The Republicans
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Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Although Lieberman has a history with Democrats, he has supported Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain throughout the election season. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
Bush, Lieberman Kick Off Convention Night No. 2
The Republican National Convention returned to its regular schedule Tuesday night after the activity of Hurricane Gustav and news of Gov. Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter. Primetime speakers included President Bush, speaking via satellite from the White House, former Sen. Fred Thompson and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.).
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- Opinions: Camarota | Stumped | Marcus
Dual Loyalties?
Harold Meyerson talks about Palin's history with Israel and Alaska. Post opinion writers weigh in.
Rick Davis
VIDEO | In a meeting with The Post on Tuesday at the RNC, McCain's campaign manager said the 2008 election is about a composite of veiws, not issues.
Laura Bush and
Cindy McCain
VIDEO | Newsweek editor Jon Meacham's exclusive interview with First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain about the nomination of Governor Sarah Palin, their husbands, children and the toll of war.
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)
"I'm here because John McCain's whole life testifies to a great truth: being a Democrat or a Republican is important. But it is not more important than being an American."
Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.)
"It's pretty clear that there are two questions we'll never have to ask ourselves [about McCain]: Who is this man, and can we trust this man with the presidency?"
President George W. Bush
"I know what it takes to be president, and these past eight years, I've sat at the resolute desk. John McCain's life has prepared him to make those choices. He is ready to be president."
First Lady Laura Bush
"I'm glad that America's first female vice president will be a Republican woman."
ALL SEPT. 2 SPEAKERS +
