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Laura Bush Addresses the 2008 Republican National Convention (video)
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First Lady Laura Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
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Convention to resume normal schedule today?
Hot Air » Top Picks — Convention to resume normal schedule today? posted at 7:55 am on September 2, 2008 by Ed Morrissey Send to a Friend | printer-friendly CNN reports that the thankfully moderate impact of Hurricane Gustav will mean that the Republican convention will get back to business.  At this point, they have no article with specifics, but apparently their sources indicate that the Gustav-imposed restrictions on campaigning in St. Paul will be lifted.  The schedule will return to normal, and the speakers originally slated to speak tonight will do so. Later this morning, the RNC will have a press call to discuss their plans in detail.  I’ll have more for you ...

Monday's Convention Speeches
News — Monday's Convention Speeches In case you missed them, Monday's Republican convention speeches are posted below. With the convention scheduled condensed due to Hurricane Gustav's landfall, the day's only featured speakers were Laura Bush and Cindy McCain. They both urged delegates and convention viewers to put partisan politics aside and donate to hurricane relief funds. Now that Gustav has passed by New Orleans, the convention will get back on track Tuesday. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) are scheduled to speak during the night session. Follow the rest of the GOP convention at The Briefing Room and TheHill.com ...

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Cindy McCain, the woman Republicans hope will be first lady next year, received a standing ovation from delegates when she entered the Xcel center Tuesday night. As the GOP convention kicked off in earnest, Cindy McCain attended the festivities with her mother-in-law and daughter Bridget. She ...