The Republican National Convention

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Selecting the Republican Candidate for President 2008

What a convention! Now, it's all over but the voting. The convention has come to a close and John McCain and Sarah Palin will be hitting the campaign trail. It's going to be an interesting couple of months.

In the meantime, if you missed the Republican National Convention, join us here as we recap the exciting, historical events that took place in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1 - 4, 2008.

Ready for some old-fashioned GOP excitement? Let the festivities begin!

The 2008 Republican Presidential Ticket - John McCain and Sarah Palin

Convention Schedule Highlights 

Nightly themes and featured speakers.

  • Monday, September 1: "Serving a Cause Greater Than Self." The pared-down schedule included speakers First Lady Laura Bush as well as Cindy McCain.

  • Tuesday, September 2: "Service: The Courage and Service of John McCain." Speakers included, by video, President George W. Bush as well as Senator Joe Lieberman and former candidate and Senator Fred Thompson.

  • Wednesday, September 3: The theme, "Serving a Cause Greater Than Self." Prime-time speaker, vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Additional speakers include McCain's former primary rivals Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, and Rudy Giuliani.

  • Thursday, September 4. The theme, "Peace: A Safer and More Secure America." Featured speaker, accepting his party's nomination, Senator John McCain.

Look for a complete schedule of each day's events on the Republican National Convention's official website.

McCain-Palin Campaign Buttons 

Campaign buttons for 2008 Republican presidential candidate supporters.

John McCain's Nomination Acceptance Speech 

The 2008 Republican Candidate for President

Senator John McCain: Nomination Acceptance Speech

U.S. Senator John McCain accepts the Republican nomination for President at the 2008 Republican National Convention

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John McCain's Biography 

John McCain's life in his own words.

A highly readable book about John McCain's family and his life up to when he was released from the POW camp where he survived based on the faith that had been instilled in him by his father and grandfather before him.

Faith of My Fathers

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Books by politicians are not often worth reading, but John McCain's Faith of My Fathers is an astonishing exception to the rule.

The Republican senator from Arizona has a remarkable story to tell--better than just about any of his peers--and he tells it well, with crisp prose and an unexpected sense for narrative pacing. The first half of the book concerns his naval forbears: his grandfather commanded an aircraft carrier in the Second World War, while his father presided over all naval forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. They were the first father-son admirals in American history.

Young John McCain knew he had enormous shoes to fill and rebelled against many of the expectations set for him. . . (click on the book to read more)

Sarah's Speech 

Sarah Palin's Wednesday night speech rocked the GOP convention!

Watch history being made in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Remarks by Sarah Palin

Remarks by the Presumptive Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin to the 2008 Republican National Convention

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Sarah Palin's Biography 

The book that became an overnight bestseller before it was even printed!

When John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president was announced, everyone wanted to find out more about her. Naturally, they looked for a biography. Good news, there was one. Bad news, it wasn't available. Better news, the publisher decided, quickly, to reprint it in paperback. Best news, it's available now and you can order it here.

Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down

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In 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican primary election and a former governor in the general election to become Alaska's first female chief executive and its youngest ever.

2008 Republican National Convention Featured Speeches 

Highlights from the RNC in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1-4, 2008.

Here are some highlights of speeches from some of the evening and prime-time speakers including President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Mrs. Cindy McCain, Senator Joe Lieberman, and former candidates Senator Fred Thompson, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney.

President George W. Bush

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First Lady Laura Bush

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Fred Thompson - The Courage and Service of John McCain

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The Original Maverick: John McCain

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Mike Huckabee: Right Reform & Right Reason

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Rudy Giuliani: Wrong Reform & Wrong Reason

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Remarks by Mitt Romney

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Tom Ridge: Proven Leader

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Remarks by Mrs. Cindy McCain

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The Logo of the 2008 Republican Convention 

Featuring the traditional GOP elephant.

"The circular design features the silhouette of a triumphant elephant, a Party symbol dating back to 1874, along with the names of the host cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

"'Choosing our logo is another important milestone in planning the 2008 Republican National Convention,' said convention President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Cino. 'This design highlights the spirit of the Republican Party and it will adorn everything from the Xcel Energy Center to t-shirts and other souvenirs.'"

(From the GOP Convention 2008 website.)

History of the Republican National Convention 

This will be the 39th. Minneapolis-St. Paul was also the site of the 10th Republican convention in 1892.

"The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and to adopt the party platform and rules for the election cycle.

"Like the Democratic National Convention, it signifies the end of a presidential primary season and the start of campaigning for a general election. In recent years, the nominee has been known well before the convention, leading many to oppose the convention as a mere public relations event and coronation.

"Historically, the convention was the final determinant of the nomination, and often contentious as various factions of party insiders maneuvered to advance their candidates. Since the almost universal adoption of the primary election for selecting delegates in the last quarter of the 20th century, however, the convention's significance has diminished. The national party focuses on the convention as a unity point to bring together a party platform and state parties."

The above is from Wikipedia. See the complete Wikipedia article for more details.

Additionally, the GOP convention website presents an informative question and answer format history of the convention.

What's the Forecast for Minneapolis-St. Paul? 

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Current weather conditions in Saint Paul, MN (55102)

Local Pollen Reports

78°F (Feels like 77°F)

Last update: 7/13/09 12:53 PM CDT

Humidity: 25%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 39°F
UV Index: 8 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.13in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Fair
High: 80°F
Low: 64°F
Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sunset: 8:57 PM

Tuesday
Jul 14 


Mostly Sunny
High: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:57 PM

Wednesday
Jul 15 


Scattered T-Storms
High: 77°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:56 PM

Thursday
Jul 16 


Partly Cloudy
High: 73°F
Low: 56°F
Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sunset: 8:55 PM

Finding Your Way to the Xcel Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 

Site of the Republican National Convention 2008

Convention Wear: Shirts for Republicans 

Show off that traditional elephant emblem.

Plan Your Trip to Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota 

Hurry and make those reservations!

Convention dates are September 1-4, 2008. Why not go early and stay late? Make a vacation of it.

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Convention Wear: John McCain for President in 2008 

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The GOP Convention and Republicans in History 

Books and DVDs for Republican fans and historians.

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The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

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Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans by Lewis Gould

Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans by Lewis Gould

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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg

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Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan

Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan

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The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches that Shaped History by Wynton C. Hall

The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches that Shaped History by Wynton C. Hall

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Republican Convention Memorabilia 

For historians and collectors of Republican and GOP memorabilia.

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McCain - Palin Collectibles 

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Have Something to Say? It's Your Turn. 

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Very nice lens! Good recap of the Convention.

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ReplyPosted October 21, 2008

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ReplyPosted September 17, 2008

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Great lens! There is a lot of very useful information here. No matter which political party you belong to, you need to make your vote count. Please feel free to visit my lens and say hello anytime.

ReplyPosted September 04, 2008

The_New_Pink wrote...

RON PAUL 2008-- he's the only man uncorrupted by the system. It's time to give civil liberties back to the people, not use fear to take them away.

ReplyPosted May 31, 2008

7thAngel wrote...

The election is McCain's to lose. Select the right running mate and he'll take the oath of office next January. OTOH, if he selects someone like Giuliani, he'll get smoked.

BTW, nice lens!

ReplyPosted April 16, 2008

 
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