Republican National Committee

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Republican National Committee Vice Chairman Jim Bopp helped prevent a floor fight on Tuesday, negotiating an agreement with the Romney campaign over proposed changes of rules involving the nomination process. (Associated Press)

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Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, gavels open the abbreviated first session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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** FILE ** Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, left, and convention CEO William Harris unveil the stage and podium for the 2012 Republican National Convention, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus (left) and convention CEO William Harris on Monday unveil the stage for the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. The 40-by-60 foot stage cost a reported $2.5 million. (Associated Press)

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The nimble Republican National Committee already has replied to insults delivered to Ann Romney with a timely travel mug. (Image courtesy of the Republican National Committee)

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The Republican National Committee says Russian President Dmitry Medvedev should have a D after his name.

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The Republican National Committee's answer to President Obama's swanky fashion-inspired campaign fundraising: the "Super Pac" flip flop. (image from Republican National Committee)

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Republican National Committee The Republican National Committee's official "Take Back the White House" Christmas tree ornament is among the holiday offerings at gopstore.com.

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Even with 312 days still to go until party time in Tampa, Fla., the 2012 Republican National Committee has already unveiled its logo, website and countdown clock. (Republican National Committee)

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This is one of 18 online parody postcards from the Republican National Committee to chide President Obama for taking a vacation and his destination choice. More than 30,000 were sent within the first few hours of their availability. (Courtesy Republican National Committee)

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus discusses ongoing preparations for the committee's August 2012 convention in Tampa, Fla., at the RNC's summer meeting Wednesday in Tampa. (Associated Press)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele got campaign cash from developer Patrick Q. Ricker through "straw donors." Nothing in his plea agreement indicates they were aware of the illegal nature of the contributions.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus defends real estate mogul Donald Trump as a possible GOP presidential candidate who should be allowed to speak his mind about any issue, even the “birther” one.

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Former Republican National Committee chief Michael S. Steele (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus is taking care of business, dining in good company. (Image from Republican National Committee)

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Valentine's Day cards from the Republican National Committee feature Democratic luminaries, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and piquant greetings for the politically inclined. (Republican National Committee)

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New Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus holds up a gavel after winning the post during the Republican National Committee winter meeting on Friday in Oxon Hill, Md. Mr. Priebus was elected after seven rounds of voting, beating four other candidates, including outgoing chairman Michael S. Steele. (Associated Press)