Republican National Convention blog posts on the Carroll County Times by Larry Helminiak September 1-7, 2008

Republican National Convention blog posts on the Carroll County Times by Larry Helminiak September 1-7, 2008

Carroll County Times: 2008 Political Conventions

Monday, September 8, 2008 Update: use this link to access Mr. Helminiak's posts: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/talk/conventions/

Sept. 7: After the convention

Sept. 5: Final day
Friday, September 5, 2008 9:30 AM EDT

Sept. 4: A giant line drawn in the sand, and you have to decide which side you stand on
Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:27 PM EDT

Sept. 3: Speeches of the day
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 11:44 AM EDT

Sept. 2: Demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 11:03 AM EDT

Sept. 1: Day one at the Republican Convention
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:06 AM EDT

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Carroll County Times convention blog by Larry Helminiak: Sept 7, 2008 – After the convention

Carroll County Times convention blog by Larry Helminiak: Sept 7, 2008 – After the convention

Talk about the issues…

Sept. 7: After the convention By Larry Helminiak Sunday, September 07, 2008

When I arrived home from the Republican National Convention, my answering machine was filled with requests for lawn signs and bumper stickers. If you’ve ever run for public office, you know how difficult it is to get people to display your name on their lawn or bumper. Getting asked to supply them is almost unheard of. And these are not “party-regulars.” These are people who have never been involved before.

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The political fever seems to have started on Wednesday night with the speech by Sarah Palin. But the icing on the cake was when John McCain said Republicans were also guilty of overspending and growing government too much. That is the message they have been waiting to hear.

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Read the entire post by Mr. Helminiak here: After the convention By Larry Helminiak Sunday, September 07, 2008

20080907 After the convention by Larry Helminiak

Carroll County Times convention blog by Larry Helminiak: Sept. 2: Demonstrators in Minneapolis By Larry Helminiak

Carroll County Times convention blog by Larry Helminiak: Sept. 2: Demonstrators in Minneapolis By Larry Helminiak

Talk about the issues…

Sept. 2: Demonstrators in Minneapolis By Larry Helminiak

When you get within a mile of the Excel Center, you start to see the protesters. Police are everywhere. As we board the bus at the hotel, the front seat is occupied by a special policeman, armed to the teeth, and brought in for this event.

Newly installed fences outside the building block all access. If you don’t have a pass to get into the hall, you don’t get within a block of the Convention Center.

It is clear that many people have come to Minneapolis to protest. What is not clear is what they are protesting. Most seem to have come just to BE a protester, and don’t know what they are protesting about.

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Read Mr. Helminiak’s entire post here: Sept. 2: Demonstrators in Minneapolis By Larry Helminiak

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Carroll County Times convention blog: Sept. 1: Day one at the Republican Convention By Larry Helminiak

Carroll County Times convention blog: Sept. 1: Day one at the Republican Convention By Larry Helminiak

Sept. 1: Day one at the Republican Convention By Larry Helminiak

Day one of the Republican Convention was supposed to last from 2:30 til 10:00 pm, with a list of speakers from President Bush on down. Everything was changed because of Hurricane Gustov. Republican governors of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas stayed home to manage the potential damage in their states. They were introduced by First Lady Laura Bush and appeared on closed circuit TV at the convention. Even President Bush and Vice President Chaney went to the Gulf States instead of the convention.

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Read Mr. Helminiak’s entire post here: Sept. 1: Day one at the Republican Convention By Larry Helminiak

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20080901 Day one at the Republican Convention By Larry Helminiak