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Demonstrators march in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. The protestors were demonstrating outside Tropicana Field where a welcoming event is taking place for the delegates of the Republican National Convention (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Tampa, Fla., police officers on bicycles watch demonstrators as they cross the street to attend a rally Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Protest marchers move with a puppet depicting Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney during a march, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. | AP
Demonstrators march, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Gas Light Park in downtown Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Demonstrators march, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Gas Light Park in downtown Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Franz Nertte, of Miami, shouts during a protest march in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Gas Light Park in downtown Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Ganzalo Valdes, of Tampa, Fla., marches with demonstrators in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Gas Light Park in downtown Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Karen Boyer, of Portland, Ore., displays her sign during a Code Pink protest before the Republican National Convention, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators try to cover their faces as they march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. | AP
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. | AP
An anti-GOP protester carries a sign during a protest march on the streets of Tampa , Florida August 27, 2012. Some 200 protesters braved inclement weather Monday to protest Republican policies at the party convention in Tampa, Florida, but others stayed away as Tropical Storm Isaac made its presence felt. | Getty
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Activists demonstrate during a planned march on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The demonstration was being held just before of the start of the Republican's nominating convention which will hold its first session on August 28. The convention was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Law enforcement officers arrest a protester during a demonstration on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The demonstration was being held just before of the start of the Republican's nominating convention which will hold its first session on August 28. The convention was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: A dog looks out from under a sign while protesters march during the Republican National Convention on August 27, 2012 near downtown Tampa, Florida. Commercial bus cancellations due to Tropical Storm Isaac have prevented many of the expected demonstrators from arriving in the city. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as the storm threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Edward Linsmier/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Protesters march during the National Republican Convention on August 27, 2012 near downtown Tampa, Florida. Commercial bus cancellations due to Tropical Storm Isaac have prevented many of the expected demonstrators from arriving in the city. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as the storm threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Edward Linsmier/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Protesters march during the National Republican Convention on August 27, 2012 near downtown Tampa, Florida. Commercial bus cancellations due to Tropical Storm Isaac have prevented many of the expected demonstrators from arriving in the city. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as the storm threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Edward Linsmier/Getty Images)
Anti-GOP protesters carry signs during a protest march on the streets of Tampa , Florida August 27, 2012. Due to incoming severe weather and possible hurricane conditions expected to hit the state by Monday, the Republicans have decided to cut short their National Convention by one day.AFP PHOTO/MLADEN ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Protesters walk through the streets before the start of the Republican National Convention being held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Protesters gather before the start of the Republican National Convention being held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The convention will hold its first session on August 28. It was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: A man skateboards past police with a sign during a planned march on August 27, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The demonstration was being held just before of the start of the Republican's nominating convention which will hold its first session on August 28. The convention was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Police officers stand in a downpour as they watch demonstrators marching through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Vermin Supreme walks with demonstrators marching through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A police officer takes photos of protestors Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
A demonstrator lays on the street during a march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa assistant police chief JA Bennett, right, speaks with demonstrators sitting on the street during a march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A demonstrator lays on the street during a march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Demonstrator Carole Fields, of Palm Beach, Fla., listens to a speech, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
TAMPA, Fla. — Protesters blamed Tropical Storm Isaac and a massive police presence Monday for their weak showing at the Republican National Convention. Only a fraction of the 5,000 expected demonstrators actually turned out to criticize the GOP’s economic and social policies. Hundreds of police …