Day Two - The 2008 Republican National Convention 9-2-2008

Day 2 of he Republican Convention was marked by big speeches and celebration for the GOP. Because of Hurricane Gustav, there were several mentions by elected officials and journalists making mention of the pending tragedy. Nevertheless, the convention continued.
First, senator Fred Thompson gave praise to Senator John McCain and gave a condensed biography of him. He praised John McCain for his pick of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
A noted address by Senator Joe Liberman now belonging to the Independent Party, spoke out in praise for John McCain, even though he was the Democratic pick for Vice President in the year 2000.
President Bush could not be present for the proceedings because of the Hurricane down in the gulf, but he addressed the Republicans at the convention by video.