GOP tries to get down to business
(Image: 2008 Republican National Convention and Reflections Photography)
With Hurricane Gustav a diminishing distraction, the Republican National Convention is trying to get back on track.
President Bush will speak live from the White House and former Senator Fred Thompson and former Democrat Joe Lieberman will speak in prime time; but the delegates and news media are focused on Sarah Palin. Did her daughter’s pregnancy and a corruption investigation take McCain by surprise?
As the torch passes from Bush to McCain inside the Excel Center, the GOP must also deal with yesterday’s protests and the police response outside.
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– Charlie Mahtesian: National Politics Editor, Politico.com
– Michael Shear: National Political Reporter, "Washington Post"
– Jennifer Rubin: Blogger, Commentary magazine
– Heather Mac Donald: Fellow, Manhattan Institute
– Wayne Slater: Senior Political Writer, "Dallas Morning News"
– Jeff Severns Guntzel: Reporter, MinnesotaIndependent.com
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