Politics: Afternoon Edition:

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 HEADLINES Red meat on the menu as convention kicks off GOP delegates are scheduled to take the vote that will formally settle their party's long primary battle, although there were signs of the un-mended rift between Romney's backers and the minority of delegates supporting Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas). » Read full article GOP platform shows rightward shift Influenced by the rise of tea party activists, this year's platform has shifted to the right, particularly on fiscal issues. » Read full article Three things you need to know VIDEO | Karen Tumulty's take on the close race, the negative tone and the end of the four-day convention. » Read full article What to expect from Christie's speech VIDEO | The New Jersey governor's keynote address Tuesday is among the most eagerly anticipated speeches of the convention. » Read full article Obama courts voters in swing states Obama will try to draw some attention with a two-day trip to colleges in Iowa, Colorado and Virginia. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Ann Romney noting she has 'never given a speech like this before,' said she was excited to deliver an address at the RNC Tuesday night.: "I think you will see that my speech is heartfelt. I think a lot of you have been covering me long enough, and you know I've never gone off a written text. So this is a unique experience for me. " MULTIMEDIA Gallery: Inside the RNC: Day Two Politicians, delegates and more are at the convention in Tampa this week. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy