Republicans are moving Ann Romney's convention speech to Tuesday night after failing to convince any of the broadcast networks to televise any of the convention speeches on Monday.
Russ Schriefer, a top aide to Mitt Romney, had said Friday morning that convention officials were still optimistic that the networks would change their minds. But by the end of the day, Mr. Romney's camp gave in and agreed to move his wife's speech back a day so that she would receive some prime-time coverage.
Rumors had spread earlier on Friday that Mrs. Romney's speech might be moved to Thursday, bumping Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who is slated to introduce Mr. Romney just before he formally accepts the nomination.
That rumor caused a furor among Hispanic Republicans in Florida, where Mr. Rubio is seen as a symbol of the community's future success. Mr. Rubio, a first-term senator who won with Tea Party backing, is of Cuban d escent.
But Mr. Schriefer confirmed Friday evening that Mrs. Romney will speak on Tuesday and Mr. Rubio will introduce the Republican nominee.
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