Posted on 09/02/2008 3:43:26 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
Cindy McCain (L), wife of Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and first lady Laura Bush attend the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 1, 2008. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)
U.S.first lady Laura Bush arrives to address the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 1, 2008. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)
The first lady and her potential successor received loud and extended applause from delegates, but both were careful to avoid any language that could be construed as political.
“When such events happen, were reminded that first we are all Americans,” said Bush, “and that our shared America ideals will always transcend political parties and partisanship.”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080901/pl_politico/20425_1
Country First ,Serving a Cause Greater than self
http://causegreater.com/
video was shown during the brief session featuring four of the five Gulf Coast governors: Texas’ Rick Perry, Alabama’s Bob Riley, Mississippi’s Haley Barbour and Florida’s Charlie Crist.
All stressed what they were doing to respond to the storm and also asked Americans to lend a hand.
Perry, sporting jeans and a work shirt while standing in front of a Texas Air National Guard supply plane, did note to the Republicans that it was their governors who were leading the effort.
“You’re seeing Republican governors in Republican states doing a fabulous job taking care of the citizens,” Perry said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080901/pl_politico/20425_1
ideals will(rather should) transcend political parties....??
Not so sure that’s reallity!
“Blame america first” sounds familiar?
Hope the tough stuff will begin
Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan opens the first session of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota September 1, 2008. (Mike Segar/Reuters
Sarah is scheduled to speak tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.
Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain packages disaster supplies for Hurricane Gustav in Waterville, Ohio, September 1, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)
Linda Greene, president of International Services of Hope, cheers on Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain and his choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as vice-presidential candidate after he visited her disaster supply warehouse for Hurricane Gustav in Waterville, Ohio, September 1, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)
Fine! and when does he speak of his vision of USA?
Three woman stand with signs on their backs reading "We Love Sarah" in reference to vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center. (AFP/Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla)
Does anyone have the link to a video clip of their remarks?
Supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R-AZ) show their support at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 1, 2008. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)
Governor (R) Rick Perry on Hurricane Gustav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uyGhi7EB8U
Governor (R) Charlie Christ on Hurricane Gustav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaSrbAJL1gA
Governor (R) Bob Riley on Hurricane Gustav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RwqbGXOrgM
Governor (R) Haley Barbour on Hurricane Gustav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc5vDvKGdfk
President Bush, right, sitting next to Texas Governor Rick Perry, is briefed at the Emergency Operations Center in Austin, Texas on Monday September 1, 2008 as Hurricane Gustav makes landfall in Louisiana. (AP Photo/Kelly West, Pool)
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