LIVE BLOG AND VIDEO: Romney accepts nomination at Republican convention

The Republican National Convention entered its final stretch of speeches on Thursday, with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney slated to officially accept the Republican nomination for president.

Other featured Republican speakers include Florida Rep. Connie Mack, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, Olympians Kim Rhode, Mike Eurizione and Derek Parra and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.

Watch live, broadcast on MSNBC on Aug. 30., and read and participate in the live blog with executive editor Megan Carpentier, below:

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