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Could Gustav change an election outcome?
By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing
August 31, 2008

As Hurricane Gustav barrels toward New Orleans, GOP organizers in Minnesota say the party's national convention will continue but at a somber pace.

Republicans in Minnesota to celebrate Sen. John McCain's nomination want to scale back the convention's tone out of respect, considering the hurricane is likely to cause great damage and heartache.

Will a scaled-back GOP convention hurt McCain's chances at winning the presidency?

The Dems certainly pulled off a lively and much-attended convention last week.

What are your thoughts?

Of course, our thoughts are also with those who live in the hurricane's path. Here's to the hope no one is injured and that damage is minimal.

In the news business, we try to look ahead at how stories intertwine. This hurricane, which appears to be traveling away from South Texas, might have impacts in Washington, D.C.

In Minnesota, Victoria's Toni Marek is attending the rally for Rep. Ron Paul. To read her latest blog from up north, click here.

Thanks for your help,

Gabe Semenza/Advocate public service editor

 

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    This could be a blessing in disguise for the RNC.  It is doubtful that McCain's speech would stand up to comparison with Obama's speech and now it won't have to face that comparison.  Further, Bush will not speak.  This removes the awkward question of whether that would help or hurt McCain and avoids democratic fodder furthering the Bush-McCain connection.  It also allows the Republicans to posture for the media and give the impression that they have real concerns for those most likely affected by Gustav.

    August 31, 2008 at 9:13 p.m.