Selecting the Republican Candidate for President 2008
March 4, 2008. John McCain is now the GOP nominee for president for 2008, but there's still excitement ahead. Next question, who will McCain select as his running mate? Will he announce his selection for vice president early or wait until he reaches the convention stage?
Whether the final Republican ticket is determined before the national convention or not, Minneapolis-St. Paul promises to be an active venue as the convention takes place September 1-4, 2008.
How will it all play out for the Republican party? What role will former candidates Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and now Mike Huckabee play? Stay tuned for old-fashioned GOP excitement come September.
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Here's what you'll find on this page.
- Countdown to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- History of the Republican National Convention
- The Logo of the 2008 Republican Convention
- The GOP Convention and Republicans in History
- Here's What's Going on Today in Politics, According to MSNBC
- POLL: Who Will Be John McCain's Running Mate?
- Finding Your Way to the Xcel Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Plan Your Trip to Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota
- Time to pack. Got luggage?
- What's the Forecast for Minneapolis-St. Paul?
- Convention Wear: Shirts for Republicans
- Convention Wear: John McCain for President in 2008
- Convention Wear: Huckabee's out, but he still has his fans.
- Republican Convention Memorabilia
- Add Your Republican Candidate Lens!
- Have Something to Say? It's Your Turn.
- Thanks for visiting this page!
(the Republican National Convention is September 1, 2008)
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.
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.)
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 paro more...1 point
The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan
<p> During his two terms as the fortieth pre 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
<p> Ronald Reagan loved to tell stories. Som 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
Here's What's Going on Today in Politics, According to MSNBC
POLL: Who Will Be John McCain's Running Mate?
The Republican vice presidential candidate - a heartbeat away.
Who do you think will be the Republican vice presidential running mate? Leave your comment with a name and then remember to click on the up arrow to vote it to the top of the list.
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I'd like to see Mike Huckabee for VP.
Huckabee has the necessary character and he's from more...1 point
Charlie Crist
Florida's governor Charlie Crist would be an excel more...1 point
Finding Your Way to the Xcel Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
Site of the Republican National Convention 2008
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.
Time to pack. Got luggage?
Only the best is good enough for this historic occasion.
Swany Walkin' Bag - Continental Collection - 13" Pocket Carry-on - Gray
Amazon Price: $149.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Samsonite Business One Mobile Office, Black
Amazon Price: $97.96 (as of 07/26/2008)
American Tourister Tribute III Expandable 25" Carry-On Upright Suiter
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
What's the Forecast for Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Check it here.
Current weather conditions in Saint Paul, MN (55102)
Local Pollen Reports
67°F (Feels like 67°F)
Last update: 7/26/08 3:05 AM CDT
Humidity: 61%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 53°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.03in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions

Today
Fair
High: 88°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sunset: 8:45 PM

Sunday
Jul 27
Sunny
High: 86°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sunset: 8:44 PM

Monday
Jul 28
Scattered T-Storms
High: 88°F
Low: 69°F
Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sunset: 8:43 PM

Tuesday
Jul 29
Partly Cloudy
High: 86°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
















