Photos taken at the RNC by Joeff Davis on Thurs., 8/30/2012 in and around the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa.
TAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Riot police gather for a group picture. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Before marching to the forum protesters gathered in the park and chanted and shouted intensely. Protesters yelled and chanted in support of gay rights, immigrant rights, reproductive rights, taxing the rich and the reform of America’s political system amongst other things. The chants were sometimes equally harsh on president Obama as Mitt Romney, one chant that began “Fuck Romney” were met by shouts of “Fuck Obama.” Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The final spirited rally of the 2012 RNC. A diversity of groups gathered in Lykes Gaslight Square Park, including Code Pink, Occupy and the Poor People’s Economic Rights Campaign. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The final spirited rally of the 2012 RNC. A diversity of groups gathered in Lykes Gaslight Square Park, including Code Pink, Occupy and the Poor People’s Economic Rights Campaign. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The final spirited rally of the 2012 RNC. A diversity of groups gathered in Lykes Gaslight Square Park, including Code Pink, Occupy and the Poor People’s Economic Rights Campaign. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – A couple kisses during the final rally of the 2012 RNC. A diversity of groups gathered in Lykes Gaslight Square Park, including Code Pink, Occupy and the Poor People’s Economic Rights Campaign. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – After rallying in the park protesters marched to the edge of the security zone of 2012 RNC. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – A Todd Akin supportor in the hallway at the 2012 Republican National Convention. Akin is the Republican Senate candidate who talked about “legitimate rape.” Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Florida Governor Rick Scott on the floor of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Florida Governor Rick Scott on the floor of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Clint Eastwood speaking on the RNC’s final night. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Clint Eastwood speaking on the RNC’s final night. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The crowd reacts to Clint Eastwood’s speech Eastwood spent part of his speech speaking to an empty chair. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Remarks by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL) on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Remarks by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL) on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan after remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan after remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan after remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan and their wives after remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Confetti and balloons drop after presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s speech on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt and Ann Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – Presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the final night of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the conclusion of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the conclusion of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the conclusion of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the conclusion of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff DavisTAMPA, FL – August 30, 2012 – The floor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum at the conclusion of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Credit: Joeff Davis
