The Republican National Convention
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Selecting the Republican Candidate for President 2008
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.
McCain-Palin Campaign Buttons
Campaign buttons for 2008 Republican presidential candidate supporters.
John McCain's Nomination Acceptance Speech
The 2008 Republican Candidate for President
John McCain's Biography
John McCain's life in his own words.
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!
Sarah Palin's Biography
The book that became an overnight bestseller before it was even printed!
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.
The Logo of the 2008 Republican Convention
Featuring the traditional GOP elephant.
"'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.
"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?
Check it here.
Current weather conditions in Saint Paul, MN (55102)
Local Pollen Reports
77°F (Feels like 80°F)
Last update: 5/27/12 7:53 PM CDT
Humidity: 76%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 69°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.57in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions

Tonight
Low
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sunset: 8:48 PM

Monday
May 28
N/A
High: 78°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sunset: 8:49 PM

Tuesday
May 29
AM T-Storms
High: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sunset: 8:50 PM

Wednesday
May 30
Mostly Sunny
High: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Sunset: 8:51 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.
Convention Wear: John McCain for President in 2008
Team McCain T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
The GOP Convention and Republicans in History
Books and DVDs for Republican fans and historians.
If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans by Ann Coulter
“Uttering lines that send liberals into paroxysms more...1 point
The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan
During his two terms as the fortieth president of more...1 point
Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans by Lewis Gould
From Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the more...0 points
Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg
Fascists, Brownshirts, jackbooted, stormtroopers. more...0 points
Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan loved to tell stories. Sometimes he more...0 points
The Right Words: Great Republican Speeches that Shaped History by Wynton C. Hall
Award-winning presidential scholar and speechwrite more...0 points
Republican Convention Memorabilia
For historians and collectors of Republican and GOP memorabilia.
McCain - Palin Collectibles
Get them on eBay before they're going, going, gone!
Have Something to Say? It's Your Turn.
Going to the convention? Have something to say about the candidates? About this lens?
Speak up. We're listening.
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scrapperkare
Oct 21, 2008 @ 10:03 am | delete
- Very nice lens! Good recap of the Convention.
Play GO FISH with Sarah Palin's Alaska
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Jewelsofawe Sep 17, 2008 @ 2:30 am | delete
- Great lens!
What about Palin for President?
http://www.squidoo.com/palin_for_president
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democracy_conservator
Sep 4, 2008 @ 9:02 pm | delete
- 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.
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May 31, 2008 @ 10:00 pm | delete
- 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.
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7thAngel
Apr 16, 2008 @ 12:29 am | delete
- 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!
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