TAMPA, Fla. – Virginia Del. Barbara Comstock had what she thought would be her only turn at the Republican convention podium Sunday morning during the dress rehearsal.

“I got to check out the podium, took a picture, got to get a grip on it,” Comstock said. “Everyone wants to see Ann Romney and [New Jersey Gov.] Chris Christie and [Florida Sen.] Marco Rubio and [Virginia Gov.] Bob McDonnell. I’ll help out how I can.”

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