Republican National Convention - Day 3 Live Thread

[Wretched Excess]

this is probably subject to some scrambling, but this was accurate last night.

WEDNESDAY, September 3

McCain's vice presidential choice, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will speak on a day that will focus on McCain's economic proposals.

Other scheduled speakers included: Cindy McCain, the candidate's wife; former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; former eBay Inc. CEO Meg Whitman; former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Carly Fiorina, and Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman.

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[Wretched Excess]

I am reading that bristol palin's fiance will be at the convention tonight during sarah palin's speech.

[Lauri]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

I am reading that bristol palin's fiance will be at the convention tonight during sarah palin's speech.

heh

Can you imagine the swarm of handlers scurrying about him; dressing him, grooming him, telling him where to stand, how to look, to be supportive of Bristol but avoid anything that might be misconstrued as sexual, etc etc etc.

I bet if he'd seen this coming...

[Hawkgirl]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

This is the McCain campaign pledge today...they're going on the offense. Michael Steele was just on Fox News about Palin's ss# being stolen/released.  They are also comparing the covers and articles on Palin and contrasting them with Obama's coverage...It's sickening to say the least. The left is out to destroy her, to destroy her credibility and they're publishing lies about her without any fact.

Tonight's speakers need to come out swinging, gloves off.

[Wretched Excess]

I am reading that bristol palin's fiance will be at the convention tonight during sarah palin's speech.

heh

Can you imagine the swarm of handlers scurrying about him; dressing him, grooming him, telling him where to stand, how to look, to be supportive of Bristol but avoid anything that might be misconstrued as sexual, etc etc etc.

I bet if he'd seen this coming...

 . . . he'd have kept it in the pants.

I thought the same thing.

[TheSarge]

 . . . he'd have kept it in the pants.

I thought the same thing.

Or she'd have kept hers zipped.

[Wretched Excess]

Sources: Romney, Huckabee slated for Wednesday

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) — Former governors Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are slated to speak at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening according to sources. McCain's two former rivals will address attendees at 9:00 p.m., ET.

A convention official would only confirm that the 10:00 pm hour would feature former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani and McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

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[Willow]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

I hope she does her hair a little softer, sexier, then just nails the Dems to the wall. they can't stand it that she is so good looking

[Chris_]

...they can't stand it that she is so good looking

Right on cue, jealousy rears it's ugly head

[USA4ME]

I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

The woman has given birth to and is raising 5 children.  Speaking to a nationwide audience is a walk in the park.

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[Hawkgirl]

Will she wear a pantsuit or skirted suit?

[Chris_]

Will she wear a pantsuit or skirted suit?

I gots me $20 in my pocket that says skirt.

Any takers?

[miskie]

Strange as it sounds coming out of my mouth (or should I say keyboard) The election now rests in the hands of an unknown (as of a week ago) Governor of a mostly neglected state giving her speech at the RNC before her nomination for VP.

I would have never EVER imagined that a potential VEEP could be so important to any party. The mind boggles.

Anyway, I expect she will kick ass, for 3 reasons ;

a ) She has gone from a happy place to a woman scorned with some of the lowest, nastiest crap I have ever seen in politics. The junk the Obamatons flung at Hillary seems like little league baseball in comparison. She IS going to react.

b ) The whole Caribou Barbie meme has lowered the bar. People think she is dumb. They will be floored.

c ) She young and dynamic - in many ways Obama's equal in terms of "Star Quality" - The PalinStar! if you will. Her magnetic quality can only help.

[THA HOUSTON PIMP IS IN DA HOUZ!]

Will she wear a pantsuit or skirted suit?

I gots me $20 in my pocket that says skirt.

Any takers?

Hope it is a skirt; It is a crime to hide bodacious gams like hers.  

[Hawkgirl]

I also hope it's a skirt.  I hope she looks beautiful.  It will be a big smack in the face to the feminist nazi dyke movement.
Yes, those of the rachael maddow ilk, you can be successful, smart, accomplished AND beautiful.

[Chris_]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

I would love for her to come onstage with a big huge rifle and a moose head.  Then say "in Alaska we hunt moose.  This one talked about my family.  Any questions?"

[Hawkgirl]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

I would love for her to come onstage with a big huge rifle and a moose head.  Then say "in Alaska we hunt moose.  This one talked about my family.  Any questions?"

  She has a dead bear in her office draped over her couch.  Hope she shows a photo of this.

[Chris_]

Palin is going to get more world wide eyeballs on her than Obama could ever hope to have had.. I hope she brings her game, cause we need to see some pushing back from her right from the starting gate.

If she nails it tonight, their ticket will be unstoppable ..

I would love for her to come onstage with a big huge rifle and a moose head.  Then say "in Alaska we hunt moose.  This one talked about my family.  Any questions?"

The press parasites up in the galleries would shit themselves, and the Secret Service (who would have been alerted ahead of time, of course) wouldn't even bat an eyelid.


That would be fun to watch, no doubt about it.

[Chris]

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Call to Order, Introduction of Colors: U.S. Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.)
Presentation of Colors: Law Enforcement Memorial Association (Minn.)
Pledge of Allegiance: Sharon Clahchischilliage and Mary Leavitt
Singing of "America the Beautiful": John Shillington and Ruby Brown
Invocation: Father Edward Reese
Speaker: U.S. Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.)
Video: "Country First: Prosperity," with narration by Robert Duvall
Speaker: Anne Beiler
Speaker: U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman (Minn.)
Speaker: Renee Amoore
Speaker: State Sen. Abel Maldonado (Calif.)
Speaker: Carolyn Dunn

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Elena Rios
Speaker: Ruth Novodor
Speaker: Christy Swanson
Speaker: Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams
Speaker: Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuno
Speaker: Meg Whitman, former President and CEO of EBay
Video: Sen. McCain’s Economic Reform Package
Speaker: Carly Fiorina, former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard
Prayer: Bishop Thomas Wenski

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Speaker: GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele
Speaker: Former Gov. Mitt Romney (Mass.)
Speaker: Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (Ark.)
Musical Performance: John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, and Cowboy Troy

9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Speaker: Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (N.Y.)
Speaker: Gov. Linda Lingle (Hawaii)
Video: Sarah Palin
Speaker: Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin

10 p.m. to Conclusion
Procedural Activities Required for Nomination of the Presidential Candidate: U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio)
Roll Call: Sec. Jean Inman, Assist. Sec. Connie Nicholas, and Assist. Sec. Rosie Tripp
Benediction: Rev. Eva Rodriguez
Adjournment: U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio)


Looks like a full night tonight.  Norm Coleman is speaking now.

I'm off to get some beer after Norm is done speaking.

[DixieBelle]

I'm going to watch tonight. I can't wait!

[Happy Fun Ball]

Those times are CST, by the way.

[Chris]

Those times are CST, by the way.

Yeah, the party's already started.

[Chris]

I like this Renee Amoore

That was a good speech.

[Happy Fun Ball]

I wasn't sure there for a while, and the official site didn't seem to display that information (unless I missed it).