Published: 8/26/2012 - Updated: 9 months ago

Republican National Convention preparations

Tampa, Fla., is gearing up for potential bad weather from Hurricane Isaac as workers and political pros prepare for the GOP nominating convention.

Enlarge Workers prepare the stage for the Republican National Convention inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Saturday in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida National Guard troops stand guard along barricades erected around the Tampa Police Department in Tampa, Fla., Saturday. A heavy presence of law enforcement officers is in place to provide security for the Republican National Convention which begins Monday.

Enlarge Florida National Guard troops stand guard along barricades erected around the Tampa Police Department in Tampa, Fla., Saturday. A heavy ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

A U.S. Coast Guard vessel patrols Saturday outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum where the Republican National Convention will take place.

Enlarge A U.S. Coast Guard vessel patrols Saturday outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum where the Republican National Convention will ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Anthony Batri, from Largo, Fla., unfurls banners as preparations are made ahead of the Republican National Convention in Tampa Saturday.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ron Darling and other riggers load nets full of balloons for the Republican National Convention inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum Friday.

Enlarge Ron Darling and other riggers load nets full of balloons for the Republican National Convention inside the Tampa Bay Times ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this photo taken Wednesday the Tampa Bay Times Forum, site of the 2012 Republican National Convention, is viewed across the water of the Garrison Channel from Harbour Island in downtown Tampa, Fla. Weather forecasts continue to show Florida in the path of Tropical Storm Isaac.

Enlarge In this photo taken Wednesday the Tampa Bay Times Forum, site of the 2012 Republican National Convention, is viewed across ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Republican National Convention preparations

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