This year , the event was closer to the weather action also targeting Gulf Coast states . 2,286 - Number of GOP delegates and 2,125 alternates . 2,286 - Members of the media expected to attend the convention . 53 - Percent of the vote the Tampa Bay Times Forum candidate John McCain received in Florida in the 2008 election . 46 - Percent of the vote Barack Obama received in Florida in the 2008 election .
2,286 - Number of GOP delegates and 2,125 alternates . 2,286 - Members of the media expected to attend the convention . 53 - Percent of the vote the Tampa Bay Times Forum candidate John McCain received in Florida in the 2008 election . 46 - Percent of the vote Barack Obama received in Florida in the 2008 election .