Republican Convention Kickoff!

Well early yesterday Republicans officially kicked of their party's convention with a call of service, and duty to those conflicted by the recent Hurricane that sweep through the south. Day 1 started as normal with Republican National Chairman Duncan using the gavel to bring the convention together. He was followed by both first lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain. Both gave information out pertaining the hurricane and asked for people to donate and help out. Also during the first night the governors of those conflicted states taped a video message to the convention asking for help. But as the storm settled and the streets became clear in St.Paul, MN the Republicans picked up the convention and kicked it off. The second night of speakers where a list of many favorites from both past conventions, Democrat conventions, and favorite actor. Prime time had Laura Bush who introduced her husband President Bush. President Bush was there by satellite because of the hurricane but he still delivered a stern and continue line of support for McCain. Then came what we all were waiting for, the wait was over and the next speaker got everyone into the atmosphere. Former Senator from TN and Law and Order Actor Fred Thompson spoke next. He delivered which was probably the most entertaining and energetic speech thus far. He started with praising McCain and how he has already been tested, to immediately attacking the liberal Obama. "The Democrats present a history-making nominee for president, history-making in that he is the most liberal, most inexperienced nominee to ever run for president." This line probably was the most remembered line from Thompson speech that drew a great ovation. Thompson took of the gloves and was getting the Republicans ready for a fight. Then it was time for Lieberman, former VP nominee to Gore, an Independent leader in the Senate. Lieberman had stated before his speech that he wouldn't attack Obama and that he would only explain why he is for McCain. "Eloquence is no substitute for a record." Was the line that Lieberman stirred the pot and got allot of peoples attention. Lieberman also hoped to connect with Independents through the camera by looking straight into it and saying, "Country matters more than party." Lieberman didn't follow the advice from the Democrats and went after Obama and defended VP Nominee Palin. Overall the conventions seemed to gain its momentum back, and tomorrow night we hear from Governor Palin herself and other high profiled candidates.