Archive for the ‘US Politics’ CategorySalvaging SomethingThursday, September 4th, 2008Mike Pence lost his chance to give a speech on the stage at the Republican National Convention last night but he gave the speech he prepared for national TV this morning. He gave it to a pretty sizable crowd, too. Pence addressed the Texas delegation at breakfast in a hotel just across the ... St. Paul vs. DenverWednesday, September 3rd, 2008Politics aside, the Republican National Convention here in St. Paul is a much more pleasant experience than the Democratic National Convention was in Denver, a least for reporters that is. There are more and better food choices near the workspace, a workspace that is connected to the convention hall as compared ... Looks like….Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008A large number of Indiana delegates are in a private box provided by the Republican National Committee here in St. Paul this evening. Its a great place to watch the Republican National Convention and a better place to people watch. At one point a stir went through the crowd when Carl ... Shopping, Golf, and SightseeingTuesday, September 2nd, 2008Its day 2 of a 4 day Republican National Convention and Indiana delegates seem to enjoy all the free time so far. Today you could see delegates boarding buses to go to Stillwater, Minnesota (sort of a northern version of Brown County.) Others went golfing and still others headed to ... Daniels in St. PaulMonday, September 1st, 2008I just witnessed Mitch Daniels conducting an interview with WBBM from Chicago. The Republican governor seeking re-election did his best in a 30 hour visit to the Twin Cities to maximize his media exposure. Satellite interviews arranged by the Republican National Committee and meetings with Indiana media were part of ... Arrival in St. PaulSunday, August 31st, 2008The WISH-TV crew covering the Republican National Convention is on site in Minnesota where press accomodations are much improved by comparison to those in Denver (accessbile concession stands, more work space, adequate air conditioning; but then you don't care about my comfort, do you?) Security is still oppressive (see a Steve ... Celebrity and PoliticsFriday, August 29th, 2008Amid the glitz and the glamour at Invesco Field last night I found myself in line for a portable toilet behind Anderson Cooper. Before the CNN anchor could reach the front of the line he was asked to pose for photos with a number of ladies (young and old) who came ... Home from DenverFriday, August 29th, 2008The 4 a.m. wake up call came quickly for a flight home that carried a number of Indiana delegates, including Sheila Klinker, whose photograph appeared on the front page of the Denver Post this morning. Leaving Invesco Field last night required a two mile walk down streets and ramps that caused ... Oxley on the SpotThursday, August 28th, 2008Lieutenant Governor candidate Dennie Oxley got the privilege of announcing Indiana's vote in the Roll Call of States last night but the behind-the-scenes activity was much more interesting than Oxley's actual presentation. Oxley prepared a written speech. Then Indiana was told that Illinois (just before Indiana) would be the last state ... Good MoodThursday, August 28th, 2008The Indiana Delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention this morning was a light-hearted affair. Congressman Brad Ellsworth told a story of how, when he made his first speech on the floor of Congress, he misspoke saying, "I want to spank the Congressman from Minnesota." He says that sort of thing ... 
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