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GOP Convention 2008

Repblican National Convention 2008To keep everyone updated, Chairman Rothra will be providing pictures and a journal of the activities and events of the Republican National Convention. This way, those at home can get an ‘insider’s’ look at the convention. Check back often as there will be new entries every day!

Convention Seating Chart (PDF)
Courtesy New Jersey Star-Ledger

Journal Entries

Day 1: Arriving in Minnesota
Day 2: Convention Begins
Day 3: Service to our Country

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Day 1: Arriving in Minnesota

Not a lot to tell here. There are lots of folks showing up. The press is here in great numbers as well. One press lady was riding up and down the elevator trying to find someone to talk to who would tell her what she wanted to hear. She was from the Associated Press (AP) …

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Day 2: Convention Begins

What a DAY! We started off with breakfast paid for by Rick Perry and Hewlett Packard. Several speakers there, including Attorney General Gregg Abbott, State Chair Tina Benkiser, Senator John Cornyn, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and a video welcome from Governor Rick Perry. The crowning joy was the appearance of First Lady Laura Bush. See …

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Day 3: Service to Our Country

The day started early and was a long and exciting one. I went to a Texas Republican Delegation breakfast in the hotel at 7:30 this morning. Several speakers were there, and I was blessed to have a front seat to watch the excitement. Mike Huckabee was speaking (see photos below). The law requires that candidates …

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Day 4: Reform Washington

As I am writing this, please excuse me if I sound a little strange. It is actually Thursday morning, about 10 AM. I got to bed after 2 AM this morning and got up at 6:45. That is two days in a row of that schedule, and I am beginning to recognize that I am …

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Day 5: We’re All Just Raisin’ McCain

It is 11:40 PM on Thursday and I have just gotten back to the hotel from the convention. This has been another long day, beginning with a 7:30 AM breakfast with the Texas delegation where we received our schedule for the day. The last day of the convention is always compelling. Throughout the day we …

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