The RNC Gets into Full Swing

Day One at the Republican National Convention The mood at the RNC's big event is muted by Hurricane Gustav and street protests

Heads Bowed
Delegates listen to a prayer at the end of the day's session. Much of the proceedings were devoted to video conferences from the hurricane zone and pleas for donations to help storm victims.

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