For The Democrats:
1. Don’t let your guard down. You are under attack by the Republican Party.
2. Stand ready to defend your perspective as the political party for all people
3. Defend Barack Obama’s career path as a Community Organizer. Tell everyone that it’s the community organizers of this country who make America a country like no other on the planet. Remind Sarah Palin that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a community organizer.
4. Don’t get sucked into the bogus debates that get you off track. The Republicans are very good at starting up false wars…inside and outside of the country.
5. Make sure your base supporters, the new voters, and the undecideds GET OUT AND VOTE. The General Election registration deadline is somewhere between October 1st and October 15th. Check with your town/city hall for the exact date.
For The Republicans:
1. Stop the foolish identity politics. Stick with the issues and make sure that McCain and Palin clearly articulate HOW the will turn around our sagging economy.
2. You don’t own a monopoly on patriotism or religion. I am an African American Democrat whose roots go back to the Revolutionary War and have family church connections that would make the Vatican stand up and take notice.
3. As a small business owner show me and others HOW your policies will help our businesses. Small businesses are attracted to the Republican Party; however, we need more clarity on how your policies will help us in growth and development.
4. Take a look at your recent convention videos. Most of the people in your audience were white. How can you truly represent all of the people if your conventions and leadership are predominantly white?
5. Make sure your base supporters, the new voters, and the undecideds GET OUT AND VOTE. The General Election registration deadline is somewhere between October 1st and October 15th. Check with your town/city hall for the exact date.
All The Rest
1. Get off the fence and take a stand! Those who claim that they don’t pay attention to politics give up their power to those who will determine their future.
2. Turn off the television or radio from time to time and become your own political pundit. YOUR opinion is more valuable than Limbaugh, Drudge, Hannity, Matthews, or Olbermann.
3. If the Democratic or Republican parties are suitable for you, join another one. There’s Green Party and countless others for you to explore.
4. Just because you’re Independent does not excuse you from taking a stand on the ISSUES. You are free to vote for either party, but you should be grounded on the issues.
5. Make sure you GET OUT AND VOTE. The General Election registration deadline is somewhere between October 1st and October 15th. Check with your town/city hall for the exact date.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Republican National Convention Day Four
Final Day September 4, 2008
Filed at 6:30 a.m. September 5th
The Big Event...But Where's The Beef?
Every speech last night was a build up to the main act. The Republicans raised money for the Hurricane Gustav victims and celebrated all evening with musical interludes to fire up the crowd. There was a hint of diversity on the stage, with the rallying cries of Rosario Marin and Decathalon winner Brian Clay, but nothing like the Democrats.
I just kept asking, Where's the beef? What is this Republican platform going to specifically do to pull the American people out of the economic and military mess we find ourselves in. And if the Democrats are so off course, why is ever other speaker stealing Barack Obama's signature lines?
US Senator Lindsay Graham's speech re-worded McCain with Obama's message. He said, "I'm not saying he doesn't care (referring to Obama), he just doesn't get it." Didn't we hear that last week in Denver? And the crowd of thousands transformed themselves into a "Change" machine, vowing to change the course of history for the American people.
Of course the flag waving and chants of "USA" filled the St. Paul arena. Cindy McCain's heartfelt message was a fitting tribute to her wartime hero husband. It was helpful to learn of all the humanitarian projects Cindy McCain has accomplished, and the admirable work she has done in Africa, Asia, and other developing regions around the world. That message does mute the fact that Cindy McCain can do this noble work because she is a multimillionaire, running the family business in Arizona. And it was refreshing to finally see all seven McCain children from marriages one and two.
It was John McCain himself who disappointed me the most. Yes, I know that I am a card carrying Democrat, but I honestly reviewed his speech from my own perspective as a professional communicator who makes a living giving speeches.
The Patchwork Quilt
John McCain's message was a patchwork quilt of old Republican stumping points mixed in with borrowing lines from the other political party. He started his nearly hourlong speech with praise and adoration for Obama, professing his respect for Obama but emphatically declaring that he, McCain was going to win.
Disruption from 2-3 protesters in the arena who staged a strip show in front of millions of viewers was drowned out by chants of USA by the loyal Republican crowd.
But despite the the cheering, the protesters, and the sentimental video vignettes I expected McCain to deliver a page-turning message that would demonstrate his grasp of the main issues facing the American people. Mainly the economy.
I was profoundly disappointed.
Only a fool would argue that McCain is not an American hero. His heroism was a constant theme throughout the Republican convention. But as McCain rolled on with his message, I heard glimpses of change in healthcare, education and assistance to small business owners, but nothing I could sink my teeth into. I definitely heard the "Drill Baby Drill" message, in reference to the Republican goal of increasing offshore drilling to reduce MidEast dependancy on oil.
John McCain merely delivered a rehash of Republican ideas including school vouchers, tax cuts, and healthcare incentives. The rest of his message was McCain's premise that his POW status, war record and maverick personality were reasons enough to give him the keys to the White House. And his Vice Presidential pick, Sarah Palin, was the icing on the cake.
All bark but no beef. Crowd pleasing words for the hometown crowd in the arena, but nothing substantial to convert more of the undecideds to join the McCain/Palin parade.
But then again I forgot that many many people will vote in this presidential race like its a popularity contest. They'll vote their comfort level. They'll vote for what's safe from their perspective.
That's what's so scary about this election. It could be decided on television choreography, sound bytes and well packaged themes.
I am not a cynic. I am just trying to read the tea leaves.
At any rate, it's going to be one heck of a fall campaign season with four very different candidates taking their case to the people with an eye on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Buckle up for a fight to the finish line.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.tellcarole.com
Filed at 6:30 a.m. September 5th
The Big Event...But Where's The Beef?
Every speech last night was a build up to the main act. The Republicans raised money for the Hurricane Gustav victims and celebrated all evening with musical interludes to fire up the crowd. There was a hint of diversity on the stage, with the rallying cries of Rosario Marin and Decathalon winner Brian Clay, but nothing like the Democrats.
I just kept asking, Where's the beef? What is this Republican platform going to specifically do to pull the American people out of the economic and military mess we find ourselves in. And if the Democrats are so off course, why is ever other speaker stealing Barack Obama's signature lines?
US Senator Lindsay Graham's speech re-worded McCain with Obama's message. He said, "I'm not saying he doesn't care (referring to Obama), he just doesn't get it." Didn't we hear that last week in Denver? And the crowd of thousands transformed themselves into a "Change" machine, vowing to change the course of history for the American people.
Of course the flag waving and chants of "USA" filled the St. Paul arena. Cindy McCain's heartfelt message was a fitting tribute to her wartime hero husband. It was helpful to learn of all the humanitarian projects Cindy McCain has accomplished, and the admirable work she has done in Africa, Asia, and other developing regions around the world. That message does mute the fact that Cindy McCain can do this noble work because she is a multimillionaire, running the family business in Arizona. And it was refreshing to finally see all seven McCain children from marriages one and two.
It was John McCain himself who disappointed me the most. Yes, I know that I am a card carrying Democrat, but I honestly reviewed his speech from my own perspective as a professional communicator who makes a living giving speeches.
The Patchwork Quilt
John McCain's message was a patchwork quilt of old Republican stumping points mixed in with borrowing lines from the other political party. He started his nearly hourlong speech with praise and adoration for Obama, professing his respect for Obama but emphatically declaring that he, McCain was going to win.
Disruption from 2-3 protesters in the arena who staged a strip show in front of millions of viewers was drowned out by chants of USA by the loyal Republican crowd.
But despite the the cheering, the protesters, and the sentimental video vignettes I expected McCain to deliver a page-turning message that would demonstrate his grasp of the main issues facing the American people. Mainly the economy.
I was profoundly disappointed.
Only a fool would argue that McCain is not an American hero. His heroism was a constant theme throughout the Republican convention. But as McCain rolled on with his message, I heard glimpses of change in healthcare, education and assistance to small business owners, but nothing I could sink my teeth into. I definitely heard the "Drill Baby Drill" message, in reference to the Republican goal of increasing offshore drilling to reduce MidEast dependancy on oil.
John McCain merely delivered a rehash of Republican ideas including school vouchers, tax cuts, and healthcare incentives. The rest of his message was McCain's premise that his POW status, war record and maverick personality were reasons enough to give him the keys to the White House. And his Vice Presidential pick, Sarah Palin, was the icing on the cake.
All bark but no beef. Crowd pleasing words for the hometown crowd in the arena, but nothing substantial to convert more of the undecideds to join the McCain/Palin parade.
But then again I forgot that many many people will vote in this presidential race like its a popularity contest. They'll vote their comfort level. They'll vote for what's safe from their perspective.
That's what's so scary about this election. It could be decided on television choreography, sound bytes and well packaged themes.
I am not a cynic. I am just trying to read the tea leaves.
At any rate, it's going to be one heck of a fall campaign season with four very different candidates taking their case to the people with an eye on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Buckle up for a fight to the finish line.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.tellcarole.com
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Republican National Convention Day Three
Day Three: September 3, 2008
Filed at 6:30 p.m. on September 4th
The gloves are off and let the battle begin. Last night's convention session was the tale of two worlds: Beefed Up Diversity and Slugfest Speeches.
"Diversity Night"
First the RNC must have gotten the memo, because it looked like Diversity Night to me. They must have rounded up all the Black, Hispanic, and Asian delegates and guests they could find to parade across the cameras. I am not the only one talking about the diversity deficiency. CNN ran an online article about this very topic. Of the 2380 delegates, only 36 are black. Pretty sad commentary for a party who boasts about the patriotism and their pride in representing all the people. It's not much better for Hispanics and Asians either.
They paraded Beverly Novodor (Latina entrepreneur), Renee Amoore (Black entrepreneur), Meg Whitman (eBay) and Carly Fiorina (former HP prez) on the stage as speakers before the prime time audience joined in the fun. By the way, I thought Fiorina delivered one of the worst speeches of the night. It fell flat. and evoked no positive response from the audience.
GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele, the African American crusader of the GOP was the only prime time person of color on the main stage. That's pathetic. Steele's new slogan that has already been repeated by television pundits is "Drill Baby Drill," referring to the GOP platform pushing for domestic offshore oil exploration.
Let's Do The Nasty
The gloves came off and the nasty, sharply worded speeches lit up the crowd last night. My own former governor Mitt Romney, fresh from being passed over by McCain as a running mate, did his best to verbally beat up Barack Obama while raising the flag of Family Values. My thought was Romney needed to save the Family Values message for members of his own party, including Sarah Palin.
Mike Huckabee slammed dunked Obama with his one liner, "Palin got more votes in Wasilla than Biden got running for President!" His school desk story was a perfect close for a party that is obsessed with flags, patriotism, and "Country First" themes.
Rudy Giuliani laughed at his own jokes, and was the nastiest speaker of the evening's lineup, belittling Barack Obama's community service career and generally trashing his record in the Illinois and US Senate.
But Rudy... we're still laughing at you, since you couldn't get a single delegate in your pitiful campaign for the presidency!
It's All About Palin
Governor Linda Lingle (R Hawaii), rendered a laborious introduction for the show stopper of the evening, Governor Sarah Palin. When she finally finished, Palin stepped out to meet her new fan club...more than 5000 screaming Republicans waiting to hear the words of their new rock star.
She accepted the nomination and waited for the thunderous cheering to cease before ripping into Barack Obama. Palin followed Giuliana's lead, declaring that her 18 months experience as governor were heads and shoulders above all of Obama's "experience" combined. The more she ripped, the more the crowd cheered. She was the female gladiator of the evening, and her invisible victim was Obama.
Palin's family was on display for the world to see. Husband Todd, children Track, Willow, Piper and baby Trig. Pregnant daughter Bristol clutched the hand of her "baby's daddy," Levi, as the crowd cheered.
John McCain, at the conclusion of her well delivered speech made a surprise appearance to complete the evening. Looked alot like last week's convention when Obama met Joe Biden onstage after his acceptance speech. McCain stole a page right out of Obama's playbook.
I do agree that family matters should be off limits, but because of this woman, I will be writing a diplomatically worded commentary with my thoughts on how Palin has artfully politicized her family status for personal gains. Stay Tuned.
Tonight's Feature:
McCain's Speech Of His LIfe
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.tellcarole.com
Filed at 6:30 p.m. on September 4th
The gloves are off and let the battle begin. Last night's convention session was the tale of two worlds: Beefed Up Diversity and Slugfest Speeches.
"Diversity Night"
First the RNC must have gotten the memo, because it looked like Diversity Night to me. They must have rounded up all the Black, Hispanic, and Asian delegates and guests they could find to parade across the cameras. I am not the only one talking about the diversity deficiency. CNN ran an online article about this very topic. Of the 2380 delegates, only 36 are black. Pretty sad commentary for a party who boasts about the patriotism and their pride in representing all the people. It's not much better for Hispanics and Asians either.
They paraded Beverly Novodor (Latina entrepreneur), Renee Amoore (Black entrepreneur), Meg Whitman (eBay) and Carly Fiorina (former HP prez) on the stage as speakers before the prime time audience joined in the fun. By the way, I thought Fiorina delivered one of the worst speeches of the night. It fell flat. and evoked no positive response from the audience.
GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele, the African American crusader of the GOP was the only prime time person of color on the main stage. That's pathetic. Steele's new slogan that has already been repeated by television pundits is "Drill Baby Drill," referring to the GOP platform pushing for domestic offshore oil exploration.
Let's Do The Nasty
The gloves came off and the nasty, sharply worded speeches lit up the crowd last night. My own former governor Mitt Romney, fresh from being passed over by McCain as a running mate, did his best to verbally beat up Barack Obama while raising the flag of Family Values. My thought was Romney needed to save the Family Values message for members of his own party, including Sarah Palin.
Mike Huckabee slammed dunked Obama with his one liner, "Palin got more votes in Wasilla than Biden got running for President!" His school desk story was a perfect close for a party that is obsessed with flags, patriotism, and "Country First" themes.
Rudy Giuliani laughed at his own jokes, and was the nastiest speaker of the evening's lineup, belittling Barack Obama's community service career and generally trashing his record in the Illinois and US Senate.
But Rudy... we're still laughing at you, since you couldn't get a single delegate in your pitiful campaign for the presidency!
It's All About Palin
Governor Linda Lingle (R Hawaii), rendered a laborious introduction for the show stopper of the evening, Governor Sarah Palin. When she finally finished, Palin stepped out to meet her new fan club...more than 5000 screaming Republicans waiting to hear the words of their new rock star.
She accepted the nomination and waited for the thunderous cheering to cease before ripping into Barack Obama. Palin followed Giuliana's lead, declaring that her 18 months experience as governor were heads and shoulders above all of Obama's "experience" combined. The more she ripped, the more the crowd cheered. She was the female gladiator of the evening, and her invisible victim was Obama.
Palin's family was on display for the world to see. Husband Todd, children Track, Willow, Piper and baby Trig. Pregnant daughter Bristol clutched the hand of her "baby's daddy," Levi, as the crowd cheered.
John McCain, at the conclusion of her well delivered speech made a surprise appearance to complete the evening. Looked alot like last week's convention when Obama met Joe Biden onstage after his acceptance speech. McCain stole a page right out of Obama's playbook.
I do agree that family matters should be off limits, but because of this woman, I will be writing a diplomatically worded commentary with my thoughts on how Palin has artfully politicized her family status for personal gains. Stay Tuned.
Tonight's Feature:
McCain's Speech Of His LIfe
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.tellcarole.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Republican National Convention Day Two
Filed at 7 p.m. September 3rd
Service
Country First
Flags
Those four words symbolize my observation of Day Two of the Republican National Convention. I did watch it from gavel to gavel, and found the choreography and crowd pleasers fascinating. No longer competing with Hurricane Gustav, a nasty hurricane that could have been worse, the Republicans took back center stage in an effort to make up for lost time.
Here are my observations in list form:
Whitewashed in St Paul
Even the late Ray Charles could see that the Republican base is diversity deficient. That arena was so white and elderly...the contrast with the Democratic convention was telling. Over 40% of the Democratic delegates were non white. Last night looked like the numbers were less than 5%.
The Republicans have a looooooooong way to go to recruit and retain people of color in their party.
Suggestion....Reinvent the Republican Party in its message, membership, and political tactics. I know...it's a tall order.......but I had to say it.
McCain's Family
It was refreshing to finally get a glimpse of Bridget McCain last night. This lovely young girl adopted as a baby from Bangladesh by Cindy and John McCain is always out of camera view. It was nice to see her last night and to see Cindy McCain recognized for the global humanitarian work she has done throughout the years.
Bush Sets The Stage
The RNC breathed a sigh of relief when the post hurricane efforts forced President Bush to stay at the White House and skip the trip to St. Paul. Instead, after a fitting introduction by his wife, Laura, President Bush was beamed in by satellite video to extol the virtues of presumptive Republican Nominee John McCain. His message got close enough to McCain, while still highlighting the maverick qualities of his personality. Bush referenced the "angry Left" in his praise to McCain.
Earth to President Bush: With a country in a major mortgage crisis, a trillion dollar debt problem, a difficult war in the streets of Baghdad, and an unfavorability rating all over the world....do you have any reason to suspect WHY some on the Left..and in your own party are angry????
Shake em up Fred
Okay...we like your one liner about Governor Sarah Palin being the only candidate who knows how to dress a moose. We followed your passionate portrayer of McCain's 5-1/2 years as a Vietman prisoner of war. But I wanted more surrogate details on exactly WHAT McCain will do to resolve our mounting economic, social, and defense related issues. And I didn't need to hear about McCain's old girlfriends as you made your point about his maverick personality.
Lieberman, The Turncoat
We had over the top Zell Miller in 2004. Angry with the world, Miller delivered a fiery speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention expressing his disgust with his former Democratic bedfellows.
And now we have Joe Lieberman. More mellow that Miller, as a Democrat turned Independent, Lieberman talked about committing to country over (political) party as he praised the spirit and dedication of McCain's leadership.
All I saw was a turncoat.
This was the same senator from Connecticut who was Al Gore's running mate in 2000. Where did that Joe Lieberman go? Can we get him back? Or is the hawkish Lieberman so wedded to the war in Iraq that he's morphed into a mini version of Zell?
When is he up for re-election, Connecticut? I think it's time for a change.....
Tonight
It's do or die for Sarah Palin. Columnist and speechwriter Peggy Noonan already slipped on a hot mic and said, "It's over" for the one time Alaskan governor. As the shoes drop with the additional vetting that the media is conducting on this new flash in the pan...we'll wait and see how she brings her case to the American public at tonight's convention program.
Buckle your political seatbelt...here comes Sarah.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.TellCarole.com
Service
Country First
Flags
Those four words symbolize my observation of Day Two of the Republican National Convention. I did watch it from gavel to gavel, and found the choreography and crowd pleasers fascinating. No longer competing with Hurricane Gustav, a nasty hurricane that could have been worse, the Republicans took back center stage in an effort to make up for lost time.
Here are my observations in list form:
Whitewashed in St Paul
Even the late Ray Charles could see that the Republican base is diversity deficient. That arena was so white and elderly...the contrast with the Democratic convention was telling. Over 40% of the Democratic delegates were non white. Last night looked like the numbers were less than 5%.
The Republicans have a looooooooong way to go to recruit and retain people of color in their party.
Suggestion....Reinvent the Republican Party in its message, membership, and political tactics. I know...it's a tall order.......but I had to say it.
McCain's Family
It was refreshing to finally get a glimpse of Bridget McCain last night. This lovely young girl adopted as a baby from Bangladesh by Cindy and John McCain is always out of camera view. It was nice to see her last night and to see Cindy McCain recognized for the global humanitarian work she has done throughout the years.
Bush Sets The Stage
The RNC breathed a sigh of relief when the post hurricane efforts forced President Bush to stay at the White House and skip the trip to St. Paul. Instead, after a fitting introduction by his wife, Laura, President Bush was beamed in by satellite video to extol the virtues of presumptive Republican Nominee John McCain. His message got close enough to McCain, while still highlighting the maverick qualities of his personality. Bush referenced the "angry Left" in his praise to McCain.
Earth to President Bush: With a country in a major mortgage crisis, a trillion dollar debt problem, a difficult war in the streets of Baghdad, and an unfavorability rating all over the world....do you have any reason to suspect WHY some on the Left..and in your own party are angry????
Shake em up Fred
Okay...we like your one liner about Governor Sarah Palin being the only candidate who knows how to dress a moose. We followed your passionate portrayer of McCain's 5-1/2 years as a Vietman prisoner of war. But I wanted more surrogate details on exactly WHAT McCain will do to resolve our mounting economic, social, and defense related issues. And I didn't need to hear about McCain's old girlfriends as you made your point about his maverick personality.
Lieberman, The Turncoat
We had over the top Zell Miller in 2004. Angry with the world, Miller delivered a fiery speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention expressing his disgust with his former Democratic bedfellows.
And now we have Joe Lieberman. More mellow that Miller, as a Democrat turned Independent, Lieberman talked about committing to country over (political) party as he praised the spirit and dedication of McCain's leadership.
All I saw was a turncoat.
This was the same senator from Connecticut who was Al Gore's running mate in 2000. Where did that Joe Lieberman go? Can we get him back? Or is the hawkish Lieberman so wedded to the war in Iraq that he's morphed into a mini version of Zell?
When is he up for re-election, Connecticut? I think it's time for a change.....
Tonight
It's do or die for Sarah Palin. Columnist and speechwriter Peggy Noonan already slipped on a hot mic and said, "It's over" for the one time Alaskan governor. As the shoes drop with the additional vetting that the media is conducting on this new flash in the pan...we'll wait and see how she brings her case to the American public at tonight's convention program.
Buckle your political seatbelt...here comes Sarah.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.TellCarole.com
Monday, September 1, 2008
Republican Convention Day One
Filed at 7 p.m.
When A Hurricane Steals The Show...
Today's Score:
Launching the Republican Convention: 1
Hurricane Gustav: 10
Months of planning, hours of meetings, speeches practiced over and over again, and anticipated moments of getting back at the Democrats on prime time television...all shoved aside to make way for the biggest unwanted guest of the convention...
Hurricane Gustav.
Like everyone else today, I have switched between all of the cable channels and C-Span to learn the latest updates for both the convention and the hurricane. And so far the hurricane has won.
Barack Obama's Labor Day speech in Detroit morphed into an appeal to give to the Red Cross. I did receive the same appeal when I opened my Obama email today, and I did click through and gave to the Red Cross.
President Bush and Dick Cheney skipped St Paul altogether. Bush is hunkered down in Texas with military officers monitoring the path of this destructive storm.
Laura Bush and Cindy McCain did speak....but not to rally the base. They asked for conventioneers to take off their Republican hat and replace it with their American hat to show support and concern for the thousands of people in shelters and others riding out the hurricane.
So...today's convention was technically a washout. It was cut short, and the length of tomorrow's session will be determined after assessing the impact of the hurricane.
Governor Sarah Palin And Her Family Woes
Now that the shock is over since McCain's announcement of his vice presidential pick, Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin, it remains to be seen if this was a brilliant move or the act of a mad man. Palin is under investigation for possibly ordering the termination of a public safety commissioner who refused to fire the governor's state trooper-brother in law, involved in a nasty divorce case.
To make matters worse, the campaign announced today that Palin's unmarried 17 year old daughter is 5 months pregnant.
What revelation about Palin will drop tomorrow??
Whew.... Stay tuned for more convention news, Palin news, and Hurricane Gustav updates.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.TellCarole.com
When A Hurricane Steals The Show...
Today's Score:
Launching the Republican Convention: 1
Hurricane Gustav: 10
Months of planning, hours of meetings, speeches practiced over and over again, and anticipated moments of getting back at the Democrats on prime time television...all shoved aside to make way for the biggest unwanted guest of the convention...
Hurricane Gustav.
Like everyone else today, I have switched between all of the cable channels and C-Span to learn the latest updates for both the convention and the hurricane. And so far the hurricane has won.
Barack Obama's Labor Day speech in Detroit morphed into an appeal to give to the Red Cross. I did receive the same appeal when I opened my Obama email today, and I did click through and gave to the Red Cross.
President Bush and Dick Cheney skipped St Paul altogether. Bush is hunkered down in Texas with military officers monitoring the path of this destructive storm.
Laura Bush and Cindy McCain did speak....but not to rally the base. They asked for conventioneers to take off their Republican hat and replace it with their American hat to show support and concern for the thousands of people in shelters and others riding out the hurricane.
So...today's convention was technically a washout. It was cut short, and the length of tomorrow's session will be determined after assessing the impact of the hurricane.
Governor Sarah Palin And Her Family Woes
Now that the shock is over since McCain's announcement of his vice presidential pick, Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin, it remains to be seen if this was a brilliant move or the act of a mad man. Palin is under investigation for possibly ordering the termination of a public safety commissioner who refused to fire the governor's state trooper-brother in law, involved in a nasty divorce case.
To make matters worse, the campaign announced today that Palin's unmarried 17 year old daughter is 5 months pregnant.
What revelation about Palin will drop tomorrow??
Whew.... Stay tuned for more convention news, Palin news, and Hurricane Gustav updates.
-Carole Copeland Thomas
www.TellCarole.com
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