I'm on a conference call organized the RNC about the convention.
No news on what is going to happen beyond today in terms of the
speaking schedule. RNC Chairman Mike Duncan said they were
continuing to monitor the situation and make "day by day
assessments."
But McCain campaign manager Rick Davis did say that Sarah Palin
arrived in town last night and was working on her speech, and was
"confident" she would deliver it, and that, at this point, there
are no contigency plans for McCain to accept the nomination
anywhere else but St. Paul./
Davis described a number of plans Republicans have to help those
affected in the Gulf states:
-- On Wednesday morning, they're asking for volunteers to gather
at the Minneapolis Convention Center to assemble "comfort packages"
of toilietries and snacks, with help from Target and FedEx.
-- There will be a fundraising drive, with a list of charities
suggested by governors in the affected states.
-- Laura Bush will introduce a video featuring the affected
governors asking for help and Cindy McCain will ask delegates for
their support in a speech that will not be "over-politicized."
topics:
Sarah Palin, Oil
