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The GOP and Hurricane Gustav
From the River Centre in St. Paul, Minnesota, opening day is a shadow of what the Republicans planned for their National Convention. The McCain campaign is waiting to see what Hurricane Gustav does to the Gulf Coast and if preparations were adequate. We get an update on Gustav and on anti-war protestirs, who have not altered their plans. Banner image: A television displays a weather map of Hurricane Gustav on day one of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenFrom the River Centre in St. Paul, Minnesota, opening day is a shadow of what the Republicans planned for their National Convention. The McCain campaign is waiting to see what Hurricane Gustav does to the Gulf Coast and if preparations were adequate. We get an update on Gustav and on anti-war protesters, who claimed they would draw a crowd of 50,000. Have they met their own expectations?
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3 storiesHurricane Gustav Hits the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Gustav came ashore some hours ago, almost three years to the day after Katrina. Mark Schleifstein, who helped the Times Picayune win a Pulitzer Prize for Katrina coverage, has an update .
Read the story6 minA Subdued Republican Convention Kicks Off
Opening day is a shadow of what the Republicans planned for their National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. George Bush and Dick Cheney won't be coming as scheduled. Hurricane Gustav has forced them to make other plans.
Read the story36 minAnti-War Protest in St. Paul
Anti-war protesters have gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Speeches began a couple of hours ago, and a march to the Excel Center is about to get under way. George Bush and Dick Cheney won't be coming to St. Paul, but that hasn't stopped anti-war demonstrators from going through with their plans.
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