Romney urged to 'make connection'

Mitt Romney will step up for the most important speech of his Republican US presidential campaign tonight, after a fiery warm-up from a running mate who said President Barack Obama was “grasping at a moment that has already passed.”

Having won the nomination on his second try, Mr Romney will use his speech to introduce himself to millions of voters on a national stage in a race against Obama that could scarcely be any closer. Republican colleagues urged the normally reserved Mr Romney to make an emotional connection.