Don’t let the weather fool you—things are starting to heat up here in Minneapolis-St. Paul, with McCain set to announce his VP choice Friday and the official start of GOP 2008 convention now just four days away. Our participants have been actively engaged in our morning sessions, which have included visits from Republican National Committee Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson, Former Congressman Tim Penny, and Minnesota State Representatives Pat Garofalo and Steve Simon, with more headliners scheduled to speak next week. The insightful questions posed by the participants have lead to informative and analytical group discussions which will set the tone for the next week as the convention gets underway.
On Wednesday, participants and honored guests enjoyed a reception at the historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. Participants sampled an assortment of delicious spreads and desserts and were addressed by Minnesota’s House Minority Leader Laura Brod, as well as Dr. Paul Pribbenow, the President of Augsburg College. Everyone is anxious for the start of the convention, as the delegates are beginning to arrive and the Twin Cities roll out the red carpets for VIPs and leaders of the Republican Party. As the DNC winds down in Denver, all eyes turn to Minneapolis-St. Paul and our participants are ready and eager to take part in history.
