Photo: #A Republican party supporter watches the proceedings on the floor of the Republican National Convention 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., on September 1, 2008. The political jamboree's opening day turned into a Hurricane Gustav fundraising effort as the Republicans scurried to change its convention plans amid fears of being seen to stage a political celebration while a killer storm pummels the Louisiana coast.
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A Republican party supporter watches the proceedings on the floor of the Republican National Convention 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., on September 1, 2008. The political jamboree's opening day turned into a Hurricane Gustav fundraising effort as the Republicans scurried to change its convention plans amid fears of being seen to stage a political celebration while a killer storm pummels the Louisiana coast. (Photo by Stan Honda/Getty Images)

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The city of St. Paul hosts the 2008 Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center Sept. 1-4. The effects of the gathering are far-reaching and widespread.

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Republican National Convention

Politics returns to Republican convention

September 2, 2008

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Day two of the Republican National Convention gets underway in St. Paul today. Republicans staged a subdued opening to their convention yesterday, amid concern that Hurricane Gustav could significantly affect New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf Coast.

Organizers say former Senator Fred Thompson and independent Senator Joe Lieberman, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 2000, will address the convention tonight. President Bush will also make an appearancy by satellite.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with reporter Tom Scheck, who's been covering the convention.

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