cÉzanne martinez -- suzanna martinez, nicky haley, this is the most diverse republican party in moderntimes and it will keep growing diversity will find a constant effort to reach out. gov. perry has done a great job in texas and our penetration in texas. the number of latinos running for office as republicans is at an all-time high and i give rick perry credit for his leadership. they're reaching at to find more people of color, people of different ethnic backgrounds to come together and represent republican party that would be extraordinarily exciting. >> as always, delighted to have you on this program. have a great convention week and stay safe. good to see you. that is our show for tonight. until next time, keep the faith. >> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. tavis: hi, i'm tavis smiley. join me next time for a conversation with j.c. watts and daniel wolff. that is next time. we will see you then. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is always the right time to do the right thing. i try to live my life every day by doing the rig

thanks to governor cÉzanne martinez -- suzanna martinez and orders that are coming through the forestloyal customers. i have heard these things -- the same story from other small businesses all over the country. president obama talks like he supports small businesses, but his actions are destroying us. his illustrations as putting us out of business. it is our turn to put them out of office. thank you. >> there are always going to be bumps on the road to recovery. >> i am an american, not above in the road. i am an american, not a bump in the road. >> i am an american, not a bump in the road. >> i am an american, not a bump in the road. >> i am an american, not a bomb in the road. >> i am an american, not a bump in the road. >> we are americans, not a bump in the road. >> i am an american, not a bomb in the road. -- bump in the road. >> i am an american. ping]lap [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome rick santorum. [applause] whathank you. thank you. [applause] thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you. it is -- thank you. bless you. thank you, pennsylvania. it

mikki haley and faris cÉzanne martinez. -- gov. martinez.guest: the prediction that -- took a hit this morning. they're not going to announce the ballot box vice-presidential candidate would be a headline speaker because that would give away that spot and give away the buzz they were able to build. their announcement this morning of four additional speakers, jeb bush, rand paul, mary fallon, and rick santorum -- that gives us a hint of where this short list is going. there are a few incumbent members who are on the short list. rob portman remains at the top of that list if not in second place. he will be one of the final games they consider and senator earmark or roverdeau -- marco rubio. not end up picking him. he is someone who does not have a lot of experience on the national level. it was so exciting to the conservative base that he threatens to overshadow mitt romney. there is the positive that ends of dooming him. that is the consideration on the republican side. host: given a choice, you will not get a maryland vp. caller: we need to