Romney May Be Nominated Early

Mitt Romneys quest to formally win the Republican Partys presidential nomination is coming two days earlier than expected.

Mr. Romney will be elevated as the partys standard bearer on Monday – not Wednesday as previously expected – to keep the official business of the roll call delegate vote from competing with broader themes of introducing Mr. Romney. Officials also are keeping an eye on a potential threat from Tropical Storm Isaac and considering concerns about a possible disruption from Ron Paul supporters at the Republican National Convention next week.

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