Published 9/2/2008
at WSJ.com: Washington Wire
Susan Davis reports from St. Paul, Minn., on the Republican convention.
Not many Americans knew Alaska Gov. Sarah Palins name before last Friday. Here in St. Paul, some Republicans cant remember it either.
Kicking off the convention program tonight after a one-day postponement due to Hurricane Gustav, Republican National Committee Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson flubbed the vice presidential candidates name in a speech intended to fire up the delegates gathered at the Xcel Center.
Thats why were going to nominate the first woman vice president Sarah Pawlenty! Davidson said, mixing up Palins name with Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty , who was also a prospective running mate for John McCain .
Davidson didnt catch the slip, and the crowd cheered anyway. Palin is scheduled to address the delegates Wednesday.
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