Republican National Convention '08

Gemini Cricket · 08-31-2008, 09:16 AM

Well, I thought it only fair...

Apparently, Bush and the president, Dick Cheney, will not be attending the RNC:

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney will skip the Republican National Convention because of mounting concerns about Hurricane Gustav, the White House said Sunday.
His Homeland Security chief warned that Gustav could prove more challenging than Katrina and the nation's disaster response coordinator worried about New Orlean's fragile levees.
First lady Laura Bush still was scheduled to address delegates in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, the opening day.

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innerSpaceman · 08-31-2008, 10:17 AM

I thought the convention was going to be delayed.

As I asked in the DNC thread, who are the Republican movie stars who will be speaking? The Dems had a red carpet's worth, but I can't put my finger on who has similar wattage among the GOP.

But is it going forward as scheduled?

BarTopDancer · 08-31-2008, 10:20 AM

I think the RNC is going to be a dammed if you do and a dammed if you don't situation.

I don't really care what they do as long as the current administration actually takes quick action this time around if needed.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-31-2008, 10:21 AM

All I can find are mentions from Friday that a delay was being considered. No news either way since then that I've seen.

Alex · 08-31-2008, 10:23 AM

They may shift key convention activities to later in the week but I don't really think that the convention can really be delayed in any real sense. You can't just say "ok, we're running from Wednesday to Saturday now." Hotels will be booked, facilities already spoken for, etc.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-31-2008, 12:40 PM

Hmmm....maybe this is a tactic to attempt to distance this campaign from Bush?

Strangler Lewis · 08-31-2008, 12:44 PM

I anticipate that the Republicans will exploit Katrina and Gustav as proof of
the need for tighter border controls.

Tom · 08-31-2008, 06:26 PM

Now it is being reported that at least for tomorrow, the convention is now scheduled to run only from 3pm to 5:30pm (local) and will only deal with party business. No speeches. And they are leaving the other days very much open.

scaeagles · 08-31-2008, 06:47 PM

Gustav is weakening a bit rather than strengthening as it was feared. Max sustained winds are down from 150 to 115. Good news certainly.

Tenigma · 08-31-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

The Dems had a red carpet's worth, but I can't put my finger on who has similar wattage among the GOP.

Chuck Norris? Bo Derek?

08-31-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I thought the convention was going to be delayed. As I asked in the DNC thread, who are the Republican movie stars who will be speaking? The Dems had a red carpet's worth, but I can't put my finger on who has similar wattage among the GOP. But is it going forward as scheduled?
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08-31-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I think the RNC is going to be a dammed if you do and a dammed if you don't situation. I don't really care what they do as long as the current administration actually takes quick action this time around if needed. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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08-31-2008, 10:21 AM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	All I can find are mentions from Friday that a delay was being considered. No news either way since then that I've seen. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-31-2008, 10:23 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	They may shift key convention activities to later in the week but I don't really think that the convention can really be delayed in any real sense. You can't just say "ok, we're running from Wednesday to Saturday now." Hotels will be booked, facilities already spoken for, etc.
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08-31-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Hmmm....maybe this is a tactic to attempt to distance this campaign from Bush? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-31-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I anticipate that the Republicans will exploit Katrina and Gustav as proof of the need for tighter border controls. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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08-31-2008, 06:26 PM	#8
Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	Now it is being reported that at least for tomorrow, the convention is now scheduled to run only from 3pm to 5:30pm (local) and will only deal with party business. No speeches. And they are leaving the other days very much open.
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08-31-2008, 06:47 PM	#9
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Gustav is weakening a bit rather than strengthening as it was feared. Max sustained winds are down from 150 to 115. Good news certainly.
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