page_title: 2008 Republican National Convention
section_title: Tuesday, September 2, 2008
hierarchical_section_title: 2008 Republican National Convention / Speakers / Tuesday, September 2, 2008
caption_attribution_description: English: Members of the McCain and Bush families, just after the honoring w:George H. W. Bush at the w:2008 Republican National Convention in w:Saint Paul, Minnesota
context_page_description: The United States 2008 Republican National Convention took place at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from September 1, through September 4, 2008. The first day of the Republican Party's convention fell on Labor Day, the last day of the popular Minnesota State Fair, though because of Hurricane Gustav, this day was mostly a call for action to help victims and formal, required activities; most of the politicking and partying did not start until Tuesday, the second scheduled day.
  This was the latest any major party convention has ever been convened, and the first one to take place entirely in September. Traditionally, the party who holds the White House has the opportunity to select the date of its convention second, and normally the challenging party holds their convention in July while the incumbent party holds its convention in August. This year, later dates were chosen for both conventions because the parties wanted to schedule their conventions after the 2008 Summer Olympics ended.
  President George W. Bush did not attend the convention, in order to oversee relief efforts to help citizens recover from Hurricane Gustav.
context_section_description: George W. Bush, President of the United States (by satellite). Because of the events of Hurricane Gustav, Bush did not attend the convention, and delivered his remarks to the delegates by satellite. Bush honored McCain's courage and his maverick reputation, and said that McCain is ready to lead.
  Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States. The First Lady touted McCain's experience and credentials, while talking about her and her husband's achievements in the White House. She introduced President Bush who appeared by satellite.
  Joe Lieberman, Independent Democrat (formerly Democrat) U.S. Senator from Connecticut. Lieberman, who ran for Vice President (as a Democrat) with Democratic Party Presidential nominee, Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election, praised McCain and argued that Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, was not ready to be president.
  Fred Thompson, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee. Thompson attacked perceived liberal-media bias, branded Democrats as elitists, and praised McCain's vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin.
  Norm Coleman, U.S. Senator from Minnesota
  John Boehner, U.S. House of Representative Minority Leader from Ohio
caption: Members of the Bush and McCain families when former President George H.W. Bush was honored on September 2, 2008
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