Sun. Aug. 26: Greeters at TIA. Credit: Joeff DavisMounting a defense. Credit: Joeff DavisDogs Against Romney, Lykes Gaslight Park Credit: Joeff DavisAnother Dog Against Romney. Credit: Joeff DavisThe candidate peers out from a pooper scooper at Dogs Against Romney. Credit: Joeff DavisMichael Phillips, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), came to the convention area with his mother and brother, Karen and Brian Clay. Karen said that they are only able to take care of Michael at home because of a Medicare waiver that helps them to pay for his care, and that if Ronmney and Ryan are elected he will likely need to be institutionalized.
“Paul Ryan’s budget cuts $800 billion over 10 years directly from Medicaid, and no insurance company would ever insure him,” she said. “People need to understand what is at stake in this election.” Credit: Joeff DavisMichael Phillips’ sign says, “I am voting for President Obama because… I support a president who believes people with disabilities should live in communities.” Credit: Joeff DavisThe Welcome Event on Sunday night for media and delegates transformed the interior of St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field. Credit: Joeff DavisCotton candy was on the menu at the Welcome Event. Credit: Joeff DavisAmora performing her fire-eating act at the RNC Welcome Event. Credit: Joeff DavisGuests pigged out on pulled pork from buffet tables adorned with life-size pig. Credit: Joeff DavisScott and Janet Baker at the Welcome Event. Credit: Joeff Davis“I just love this country,” said Jane Milhans when asked what she felt during the medley of the Pledge of Allegiance and God Bless America. Credit: Joeff Davis
