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05-03-2008, 11:55 AM
http://www.politickerme.com/wallyedgeme/1478/twelve-national-delegate-slots-grabs
Twelve national delegate slots up for grabs
By Wally Edge
As the convention begins to wind down, republicans will be selecting 12 more delegates to attend the national convention in St. Paul.
The Ron Paul campaign is trying to win a few more delegates, but so far has been fairly out gunned by a well organized McCain operation.
The McCain team has distributed a list of delegates and alternates that they are pushing. The flyer urges convention goers to support those folks listed on the flyer.
The flyer also states " these loyal GOP supporters have pledged their support to our nominee Sen. John McCain and can be counted on to act in the best interest of the maine Republican Party at the national convention."
http://www.politickerme.com/jessicaalaimo/1479/convention-update-130-pm
Convention update: 1:30 p.m.
By Jessica Alaimo
Delegates are working through lunch to discuss the party platform. Next they will elect national delegates and hear from Fox News contributor Cal Thomas.
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe spoke – wasn’t much we haven’t heard before but it got the crowd excited. Snowe spoke of her support for Collins’ reelection, and her plans to help Republicans across the state get elected.
The senators both urged party unity as the Democrats continue to fight over their pick for a presidential nominee.
Collins brought up a comment PolitickerME’s own Wally Edge made on a recent post. “Commentator Wally Edge said he expected this convention to be contentious,” Collins said. “Has he seen what’s going on with the Democrats?”
Both senators urged support for John McCain. Collins drew contrasts between herself and likely opponent Tom Allen on a number of issues.
Check back later for video on all speeches.
Twelve national delegate slots up for grabs
By Wally Edge
As the convention begins to wind down, republicans will be selecting 12 more delegates to attend the national convention in St. Paul.
The Ron Paul campaign is trying to win a few more delegates, but so far has been fairly out gunned by a well organized McCain operation.
The McCain team has distributed a list of delegates and alternates that they are pushing. The flyer urges convention goers to support those folks listed on the flyer.
The flyer also states " these loyal GOP supporters have pledged their support to our nominee Sen. John McCain and can be counted on to act in the best interest of the maine Republican Party at the national convention."
http://www.politickerme.com/jessicaalaimo/1479/convention-update-130-pm
Convention update: 1:30 p.m.
By Jessica Alaimo
Delegates are working through lunch to discuss the party platform. Next they will elect national delegates and hear from Fox News contributor Cal Thomas.
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe spoke – wasn’t much we haven’t heard before but it got the crowd excited. Snowe spoke of her support for Collins’ reelection, and her plans to help Republicans across the state get elected.
The senators both urged party unity as the Democrats continue to fight over their pick for a presidential nominee.
Collins brought up a comment PolitickerME’s own Wally Edge made on a recent post. “Commentator Wally Edge said he expected this convention to be contentious,” Collins said. “Has he seen what’s going on with the Democrats?”
Both senators urged support for John McCain. Collins drew contrasts between herself and likely opponent Tom Allen on a number of issues.
Check back later for video on all speeches.