Terri
09-02-2008, 08:08 AM
By JULIET WILLIAMS
Associated Press
September 2, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- With their plans for opening day of the Republican National Convention dashed, first lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain instead appealed to GOP faithful to donate time and money to those caught in Hurricane Gustav.
Appearing at the podium, Bush said America's priority has shifted away from politics, but that the hurricane offered an opportunity for a politically divided America to come together. "The effect of Hurricane Gustav is just now being measured. When such events occur, we are reminded that first, we are all Americans, and that our shared American ideals will always transcend political parties and partisanship," she told delegates.
McCain, the wife of GOP presidential candidate John McCain joined her there, asking delegates to come together quickly to generate aid.
More (http://www.gopusa.com/news/2008/september/0902_bush_mccain.sht ml)
Associated Press
September 2, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- With their plans for opening day of the Republican National Convention dashed, first lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain instead appealed to GOP faithful to donate time and money to those caught in Hurricane Gustav.
Appearing at the podium, Bush said America's priority has shifted away from politics, but that the hurricane offered an opportunity for a politically divided America to come together. "The effect of Hurricane Gustav is just now being measured. When such events occur, we are reminded that first, we are all Americans, and that our shared American ideals will always transcend political parties and partisanship," she told delegates.
McCain, the wife of GOP presidential candidate John McCain joined her there, asking delegates to come together quickly to generate aid.
More (http://www.gopusa.com/news/2008/september/0902_bush_mccain.sht ml)