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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Republican delegates get ready to hear from Palin
On the third day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, the political rhetoric has ramped up, and Sen. John McCain's pick for Vice President is getting set to address the delegates. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten talks with political analysts, delegates and more live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention.9:00 a.m.
Guests
Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Slideshow: Tuesday's protests and arrests (09/02/2008)
Bush gives McCain a boost on national security (09/03/2008)
Resources
Republican National Convention
RNC speakers make their case for McCain
Three GOP heavyweights make their cases for Sen. John McCain as the best presidential candidate from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.12:06 p.m.
Guests
Joseph Lieberman: U.S. senator, I-Conn.
Fred Thompson: Former U.S. senator, R-Tenn.
George W. Bush: President Bush spoke to the Republican National Convention via satellite.
Resources
Republican National Convention
Delegates gear up for Palin nomination
After working on her speech for the last couple of days in St. Paul, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is expected to addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention and accept the nomination for Vice President. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center as tonight's convention session is underway.7:00 p.m.
Guests
Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat
Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican
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Late-night investment paying off for some bars (09/03/2008)
Mayor Coleman: St. Paul playing successful host (09/02/2008)
Police release Democracy Now! producers (09/01/2008)
Thousands cheer on Ron Paul in Minneapolis (09/03/2008)
Police use tear gas as 10 arrested in clashes (09/03/2008)
Bush gives McCain a boost on national security (09/03/2008)
Resources
Republican National Convention