2008 Republican National Convention: Day 1

Cindy McCain (L), wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and first lady Laura Bush walk on stage during day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center September 1, 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.

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