“State of the Union” is live from the RNC Convention in Tampa.  While there Candy talks to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus on the implications of Todd Akin’s remarks on rape. Will Akin’s position damage Mitt Romney’s presidential chances, and will it help democrats keep control of the senate?

Plus, re-branding the Republican Party with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX).

Then,  Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley offers the Democratic rebuttal.

And finally, our political panel with CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein and The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty.  Plus, the latest on Tropical Storm Isaac.

Watch Sunday at 9a & 12p ET.