Protests at GOP Convention

Hundreds are taking to the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest and demonstrate various issues in conjunction with the 2012 Republican National Convention. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge A demonstrator flashes a peace sign in front of state troopers in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Police officers stand in a downpour as they watch demonstrators marching through the streets. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Among the signs carried by marchers is one that reads "Stop Robbing the Poor." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Robert Berg of Sarasota, Fla. looks at his dog during a Dogs Against Romney protest. AP

Enlarge This Guy Fawkes mask is painted with an American flag theme. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Demonstrators walk during a protest march. AP

Enlarge A demonstrator carries a sign that reads "Romney Great for '68." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Two carry a sign reading "Committee to Stop FBI Repression." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Code PINK is an anti-war group. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge A demonstrator blows a yellow horn. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge A banner cries for a need for health care. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge A protester carries a flag with an image of the earth on it. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Demonstrators link arms. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Demonstrators try to cover their faces as they march through the streets of Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge A demonstrator lays on the street. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Tampa assistant police chief J.A. Bennett, right, speaks with demonstrators sitting on the street. AP

Enlarge A demonstrator's T-shirt reads "The March for Our Lives." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge A police officer takes photos of protestors in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Men prepare food in a camp that protestors dubbed "Romneyville" in Tampa. ASSOCIATED PRESS