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St. Paul, Minn.

Slideshow: Wednesday night at the Xcel

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John McCain and Sarah Palin hug
John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, hugs his running mate Sarah Palin as her husband Todd holds last-born Trigg at the Republican National Convention 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 03, 2008.
Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
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Sarah Palin's family
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin (R) stands on stage with family members after addressing the Republican National Convention 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Wednesday night.
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Bob Dole
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) is photogrpahed on the floor on day three of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Norm and Laurie Coleman
U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN), left, and his wife Laurie Coleman stand together on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images