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• Palin comes out swinging
  Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin reved up Republicans during her acceptance speech. Now, on the last night of the Republican National Convention, it's John McCain's turn to accept his party's nomination. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention. Guests9:00 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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  Delegates react to Sarah Palin's acceptance speech (09/03/2008)
  Delegate Roberta Combs talks about John McCain (09/03/2008)
  St. Paul nightlife still in Minneapolis' shadow during the RNC (09/04/2008)
  Minnesota delegates energized by Palin's performance (09/04/2008)
  Palin speaks in St. Paul while (09/03/2008)
  Bruised and arrested, teen says police mistreated him (09/03/2008)
  Slideshow: RNC Day 3 (09/03/2008)
  Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention (09/03/2008)
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• Vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin speaks at the RNC
  Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gave a rousing speech before a rapt audience at the Xcel Center in St. Paul Wednesday night, as she accepted the Republican Party's nomination for vice president. Keynoter former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani also attacked the record of Democratic nominee Barack Obama.12:06 p.m.
  Guests
  Sarah Palin: Republican vice presidential nominee and governor of Alaska.
  Rudolph Giuliani: Former Republican presidential hopeful. He served as New York's mayor for two terms, ending December, 2001.
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  Palin speaks in St. Paul while 'Rage' plays in Minneapolis (09/03/2008)
  Republicans nominate McCain for president while Minnesota delegates cheer Palin's performance (09/04/2008)
  Palin speech stirs wide range of reactions (09/03/2008)
• McCain's big moment
  Before the Republican National Convention can come to a close, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., must accept his party's nomination. Also speaking tonight will be Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, and Cindy McCain. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention.7:00 p.m.
  Guests
  Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat
  Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican
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  St. Paul prepares for final RNC protests; more than 400 have been arrested so far (09/04/2008)
  Coleman raises money in between RNC appearances (09/03/2008)
  Palin speaks in St. Paul while 'Rage' plays in Minneapolis (09/03/2008)
  Judge sets bail for anarchists charged with terrorism-related felony; attorney says charges are 'scary' and overblown (09/03/2008)
  St. Paul nightlife still in Minneapolis' shadow during the RNC (09/04/2008)
  Jailed protesters criticize police actions (09/04/2008)
  Republican leaders look at the party's future (09/03/2008)
  Republicans nominate McCain for president while Minnesota delegates cheer Palin's performance (09/04/2008)
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  Republican National Convention

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