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At Convention, 2 Disruptions: Tropical Storm and Ron Paul By MICHAEL D. SHEAR As Tropical Storm Isaac diverted attention from the delayed Republican convention, the Romney campaign was monitoring a potential challenge from restive delegates when it does begin. Storm Rewrites G.O.P.'s Script for Convention The Caucus Boehner Sees G.O.P. Victory, but Not Necessarily a Mandate on Medicare By JONATHAN WEISMAN "I think the American people are going to vote with their wallets on Election Day," said John A. Boehner, the Republican House speaker. A Party of Factions Gathers, Seeking Consensus By ADAM NAGOURNEY Republican leaders said there was unity in the drive to unseat President Obama, but they expressed concerns about challenges to the establishment. ADVERTISEMENT More Politics The Caucus As Isaac Approaches, Jindal Cancels Convention Speech By CARL HULSE Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana announced that he would not attend events in Tampa, Fla., while the storm threatened his state, let alone speak as scheduled at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Caucus Crist to Speak at Democratic Convention By SARAH WHEATON His former party is gathering near his hometown, but Charlie Crist is now preparing to speak at the Democratic convention next week after endorsing President Obama. First Day Canceled, but Republican Show Goes On By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Delegates began to arrive in Tampa on Sunday as convention organizers said they were still working on a revised schedule after canceling the first day because of the weather. Still, many of Sunday's events were going ahead as planned. The Media Equation Viewers Don't Want Conventional By DAVID CARR If political convention organizers acknowledged that they were putting on reality shows, television networks and viewers might be more inclined to watch. Earnest and Efficient, Romney Spares the Subtlety By ASHLEY PARKER and MICHAEL BARBARO Mitt Romney's speeches and rallies are highly polished and hyper-scripted and they tell a story of a man who sees himself as a hero prepared to pull off his biggest rescue yet. For G.O.P. Congressmen in Arizona, a Fierce Primary in a Redrawn District By FERNANDA SANTOS Ben Quayle and David Schweikert will face off on Tuesday in a primary race to represent the new Sixth Congressional District. The Caucus Before the Convention, a Hometown Rally for Ryan By TRIP GABRIEL Paul D. Ryan appears in Janesville, Wis., where he grew up and still lives. Romney Says 'Dishonest' Attacks Have Had an Impact By PETER BAKER In two interviews, Mitt Romney says that while the president's attacks had succeeded in tarnishing his image, he is confident he can overcome that, starting this week. Schumer Urges Repairs to the Capitol Dome By JADA F. SMITH In a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner, Senator Charles E. Schumer asked House and Senate negotiators to provide money to repair the Capitol dome. Preconvention Polls Highlight Tightness of the Race By ALLISON KOPICKI Several new surveys reinforce the summerlong trend of a very close presidential contest.