St. Paul, Minnesota -- With little fanfare, the Republican National Convention opened September 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Political speeches, a trademark of the modern convention, were called off as Americans turned their attention to a hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast. For what might be the first time in U.S. political history, a natural disaster derailed national convention plans. Hurricane Gustav struck the Gulf Coast -- the same region devastated by Hurricane Katrina three years ago -- on... Read Full Story
All times are CDT From second place...to the 7:00 hour. That's the reality facing Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty tonight. He reportedly was John McCain's second choice for vice presidential nominee. So last night Sarah Palin got the prime time slot; Pawlenty got to watch. Tonight, he gets his chance...but with his address scheduled for around 7:15, will anyone be paying attention? ..... Just about one hour after Pawlenty, one of Sen. McCain's closest friends takes the stage. Former... Read Full Story
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Delegates to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., say Sarah Palin left them feeling energized and made her case for the vice presidency.
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Rick DeMichele of Hatenfiled, New Jersey looks at his cellphone on day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America) Big stars and powerful politicians are one thing, but what we really love seeing at the political conventions are all the crazy hats people wear. They made... Read Full Story
I promised to follow up the DNC Convention resources piece last week with an article on Web Resources to view the Republican National Convention shortly thereafter.
Then came Gustav, and a decision to reschedule the entire convention .
Many on Twitter were wondering about travel plans changing, but at the very last minute, an abbreviated first day did go on ... and the bloggers and many others holding press passes were in the air to St. Paul.
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1. Palin taught us that she can be patronizing and indifferent of the community work Barack Obama did helping real people on the South Side of Chicago. Here’s what she said:
“And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a “community organizer,” except that you have actual responsibilities .”
The nation’s leading organization’s had a few things to say... Read Full Story
Actress Rosario Dawson greets people on the floor before day three session of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Getty Images North America) When it comes to the big time names in entertainment, everyone knows the heavy hitters belong to the Dems. But that doesn't... Read Full Story
Missouri delegate George Engelbach stands on the floor on day two of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 2, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America) The Republican National Convention got started in earnest Tuesday with a full schedule of speakers and special guests following... Read Full Story
Hurricane Gustav knocked President Bush and Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat, off the schedule as speakers last night at the Republican National Convention. But both will speak tonight instead. Republicans dramatically scaled back the opening day of their 2008 convention yesterday due to the impact of Hurricane Gustav hitting the Gulf Coast region around New Orleans. That scaling down meant they offered no speakers in primetime TV viewing hours. Bush, Lieberman and Vice President Dick... Read Full Story
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