Republicans Consider Delaying Convention

Republican officials are still "considering delaying the start of the GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of Tropical Storm Gustav, which is on track to hit the Gulf Coast, and possibly New Orleans, as a full-force hurricane early next week," the Washington Post reports.

"The threat is serious enough that White House officials are also debating whether President Bush should cancel his scheduled convention appearance on Monday, the first day of the convention... Senior Republicans said images of political celebration in the Twin Cities while thousands of Americans flee a hurricane could be dubious."

According to the AP, there is a "better than even" chance the storm will hit New Orleans.

Meanwhile, Sen. Barack Obama issued this statement on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: "Today is a day to celebrate [New Orleans'] resilience and pledge to help them finish the job. It is also a day to remember the disastrously inadequate response from the federal government..."

Update: Republican officials are tracking the hurricane, but the Chicago Tribune notes plans are proceeding that the GOP convention will open on Monday as scheduled.


August 29, 2008




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