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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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Republican National Convention continues on
After a scaled back first day, the Republican National Convention today will move forward and is likely to include a keynote address by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts 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.
More from MPR
Bush to address RNC today (09/02/2008)
Authorities say splinter groups caused most of protest violence (09/02/2008)
With more free time, delegates network, see the sights (09/02/2008)
Nearly 300 arrested on convention's first day, nine injured (09/01/2008)
One protester's motivation (09/01/2008)
Police use tear gas to control protesters (contains strong language) (09/01/2008)
Resources
Republican National Convention
How conservatism is adjusting to new political realities
Authors of recent books on how conservatism can re-invent itself join moderator E. J. Dionne, of the Washington Post and NPR in a panel hosted by the Humphrey Institute. Panelists include former Bush speechwriter David Frum and former congressman Mickey Edwards.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Ross Douthat: Associate editor, The Atlantic. Author of "Grand New Party."
MIckey Edwards: Former Republican congressman from Oklahama. He's currently a lecturer at Princeton University. His new book is "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost--And How It Can Find Its Way Back."
David Frum: Contributing editor, National Review Online and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He worked as a speechwriter for George W. Bush.
E. J. Dionne: Columnist, Washington Post and senior fellow, Brookings Institution.
Resources
Humphrey Institute
Republican convention turns focus back on politics
President Bush will address the delegation via satellite at the Republican National Convention tonight. Much of the convention's opening night schedule was scrubbed last night in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.7:00 p.m.
Guests
Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican
Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat
More from MPR
Thousands march to protest war (09/01/2008)
Convention, courts, protesters prepare for busy day 2 (09/02/2008)
Coleman, Bachmann to speak at RNC; Bush live from the White House (09/02/2008)
Shepard road clash (09/01/2008)
Catch and release (09/01/2008)
How conservatism is adjusting to new political realities (09/02/2008)
Slideshow: Anti-war protesters (09/01/2008)
Resources
Republican National Convention