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Eclipsed by Gustav, pared-down convention begins (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:21 AM CDT AP - The traditional festive opening of a national political convention was overshadowed by cancellations Monday, as John McCain and GOP officials tried to balance the desire to invigorate their partisans with showing empathy for those in Hurricane Gustav's path.

Troopergate could dog Palin on campaign (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 03:30 AM CDT AP - Troopergate. It's a political he-said, she-said that has dogged Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for nearly two months and is likely to do so for another two months leading to the Nov. 4 presidential election.

Bush heads to Texas as Gustav menaces (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:25 AM CDT AP - As Hurricane Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast, President Bush is out to show the nation that his government has learned the haunting lessons of Katrina and is ready to act. That includes a rapid response by Bush himself, who will be planted near the danger zone even before the storm hits home.

Obama deals gently with Palin on equal pay issue (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:47 AM CDT AP - Barack Obama seems to have only one problem with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate for vice president: She holds the same positions as John McCain, the GOP presidential candidate who tapped her.

Bush to address nation (Politico) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 11:05 AM CDT Politico - ST. PAUL, Minn. — President Bush will skip the Republican National Convention because of Hurricane Gustav and instead plans to address the nation on Monday night instead of his farewell speech to the party faithful, organizers told Politico.

Amid toned down convention the parties go on (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:33 AM CDT AP - With Hurricane Gustav spinning toward landfall, lobbyists, corporations and industry groups are scrambling to put a solemn face on their glitzy GOP convention parties and still revel with big donors, delegates and members of Congress.

Analysis: Message is don't be like Bush on Katrina (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 05:23 PM CDT AP - Hurricane Katrina was an ugly turning point in the Bush presidency, demonstrating what happens when government incompetence and spin replace results. Now comes Hurricane Gustav, casting a cloud over the Republican National Convention and, possibly, John McCain's presidential ambitions.

Gustav impact felt in St. Paul (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:01 PM CDT AP - Hurricane Gustav forced John McCain to curtail much of the Republican National Convention's opening day and, thus, threatened to upend everything from GOP party-building efforts to the candidate's own campaign strategy.

GOP cites Palin's skill, but how relevant is it? (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 03:56 PM CDT AP - Wait, now, say the Republicans. You think that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lacks experience? You think that at 44, with less than two years running the nation's northernmost state, she doesn't have what it takes yet to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?

GOP convention schedule for Monday (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:39 PM CDT AP - Organizers of the Republican National Convention canceled all speeches and program activities for Monday beyond the official business that must be conducted under party rules. Monday's session was expected to run from approximately 3:30 p.m. EDT to 6:30 p.m. EDT. Items of business were expected to include:

Palin gets comfortable in VP role (AFP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 04:08 AM CDT AFP - Sarah Palin got comfortable in her new role as a vice presidential candidate Monday as she made the Republican case to stay in power.

Analysis: When the best politics is no politics (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:56 AM CDT AP - With Hurricane Gustav surging toward the Gulf Coast, the time for contentious politics at the GOP convention is over. Now, it's time for ... more subtle politics.

Fate of New Orleans mutes Republican convention (AFP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT AFP - The Republican Party severely curtailed the start Monday of its convention to nominate John McCain for president as Hurricane Gustav bore down on the United States.

Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 02:07 AM CDT AP - McCain orders GOP convention curtailed because of Gustav; Bush, Cheney cancel appearances ... Tamping down politics in light of Gustav, Democrats follow GOP lead and suspend 'war room' ... Television shifting focus from convention to hurricane ...

Palin "bridge to nowhere" line angers many Alaskans (Reuters) Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:50 AM CDT Reuters - It garnered big applause in her first speech as Republican John McCain's vice presidential pick, but Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's assertion that she rejected Congressional funds for the so-called "bridge to nowhere" has upset many Alaskans.

$5 million in ads promote unionizing legislation (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 08:37 PM CDT AP - A labor advocacy group will begin airing $5 million worth of ads Monday on national cable and in targeted states to press for legislation that would allow workers to organize without secret ballot elections.

Indicted Louisiana House member bids for 10th term (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 07:28 PM CDT AP - Sordid bribery allegations and jokes about "cold cash" hidden in Rep. William Jefferson's freezer apparently did not matter much to voters two years ago when the New Orleans Democrat won a runoff election for his long-held congressional seat with a surprising 57 percent.

9 arrested at Xcel in antiwar march (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:47 PM CDT AP - Police arrested nine people taking part in an antiwar march at the Republican National Convention on Sunday after they crossed a security fence into a restricted area near Xcel Energy Center.

Democrats suspend "war room" operations (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:44 PM CDT AP - Democrats in town to staff an aggressive "war room" operation during the GOP convention have instead laid down their arms as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the Gulf Coast.

Critics: Palin used 'Bridge to Nowhere' for gain (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:03 PM CDT AP - Gov. Sarah Palin was for the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere" before she was against it, a change of position the GOP vice presidential running mate ignored Saturday when she bragged about telling Congress "thanks but no thanks" to the pork barrel project.

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