The Daily Digest: 9-2-08
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President Bush may speak to convention delegates in person or via video conference.
The GOP decides to resume the convention. One day after calling Monday's session short.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann says she is scheduled to speak tonight. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney raised money for her and GOP candidate Erik Paulsen on Monday.
Delegates assemble care packages for Gulf Coast victims.
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Democrat Barack Obama also urges Red Cross donations for Hurricane relief.
Ron Paul
Texas Congressman Ron Paul (a Republican who once ran for president) has his counter convention today in Minneapolis. Former Gov. Jesse Ventura is expected to speak.
The GOP tells Paul that he can come to the convention but only under restricted conditions.
Protests
Police arrested hundreds of protesters - some who caused damage. Authorities say splinter groups caused most of the violence.
Sarah Palin
The McCain campaign reveals that Sarah Palin's 17 year old daughter is pregnant. Some say it will only help her image among pro-lifers.
McCain has fought funding for teen pregnancy programs.
Palin also hired an attorney to represent her regarding troopergate.
McCain's VP vetter defends the review.
2008 Race for U.S. Senate
MPR takes a look at GOP Sen. Norm Coleman on the 1st day of the convention.
DFL challenger Al Franken outlines his stimulus package.
2008 Race for Congress
1st District Republican Brian Davis will address the Minnesota delegation this morning.
