Republican National Convention: Sept. 1-4

Comparing conventions, candidates

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:56:12 -0400

I tend to digest information over an extended period of time in order to absorb knowledge with the highest efficiency. So when I have the duty to report information within hours of it being presented, not to mention writing after midnight and into the early morning, I feel like I must review it all over again with you. However, with a plane to catch, I will spray an outline for you to color-in for yourselves through further reading and research.

McCain accepts nomination

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:14:26 -0400

Sen. John McCain accepts the GOP presidential nomination and WRAL photographer Geof Levine had a birds-eye view of the action.

Politics has turned me into a vegetarian

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:52:53 -0400

Is it just me, or is this year's political "go-to" word - RED MEAT - getting on anybody else's nerve. Seriously, where did mud sling, dirt, or just plain ole trash talk go? It seems like every time there is an important event, a new phrase is created and WAY over used. Maybe it's been used before, but not like this. On the way to meet our N.C. delegates this morning, I was listening to CNN on the radio and I think I heard Soledad and the guests she was interviewing say RED MEAT about 30 times. They were referring to Gov. Sarah Palin's speech last night and how rough it was on Obama and the race for the White House. So, every time they mentioned Obama's lack of executive experience they said something like, "Gov. Palin and the RED MEAT" or "Her RED MEAT tactics" ... blah blah blah. Next time pundits, just state what it is...it's just good ole, never fail ya, always by your side, trash talk.

Protesters slow down the media

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:06:34 -0400

Riot police got to work again today, taking up strategic positions around the Xcel Center to deal with protesters.

Sen. John McCain's speech tonight

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:47:34 -0400

John McCain has a tough act to follow tonight. Usually, the nominee's acceptance speech is the convention highlight ... like Barack Obama's stadium address last week. But today, the talk here in St. Paul is still about Sarah Palin's performance. The delegates loved it and they're anxious to hear more.

Palin a tough act to follow for McCain

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:26:35 -0400

There is an army of police officers in riot gear mobilizing around the perimeter of the convention compound. They are expecting a demonstration on this last day of the convention.

McCain backers plan TV parties

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:44:52 -0400

Much like the supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama a week ago, North Carolina backers of Republican nominee John McCain plan to hold parties across the state tonight to watch his acceptance speech.

St. Paul offers striking backdrop for convention

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:40:14 -0400

The Mississippi River and St. Paul's downtown skyline provide a striking environment for the Republican National Convention.

McCain to speak from smaller stage

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:47 -0400

Convention workers hurriedly rebuilt the stage where John McCain will formally accept the Republican Party's presidential nomination Thursday night, according to The Associated Press.

Sarah Palin electrifies RNC crowd

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:34:53 -0400

Sarah Palin electrified the crowd tonight. She has the party base eating out of the palm of her hand.