Fox News' huge tent in front of the Xcel Center

Fox's huge TV screen outside of the Center


Before tonight's session

Republican House Leader John Boehner (Chairman of the 2008 Convention) calls the convention session to order

I took this picture from the club level while the official photograph of the convention was being taken

Karl Rove on the O'Reilly Factor


This is Nikki and her father. Nikki was brought to the United States by Mrs. McCain and adopted by the McCain's friends.

A video about Teddy Roosevelt

Cindy and Bridget McCain


Former President and First Lady George and Barbara Bush arrive in time to watch their son and daughter-in-law address the convention

Members of the media are everywhere

CNN's political team


We both had a chance to be on the floor tonight. This shot of Laura Bush was as close as I could get. It is terribly crowded down on the floor.

I love this lady!

With the Tennessee delegation on the floor. This is Senator Bob Corker and Congressman Zach Wamp.

The President speaks (via satellite)

He was great!


Fred Thompson gave a fabulous speech


Joe Lieberman

The VIP seating area
Cindy McCain, George H.W. and Barbara Bush and Fred Thompson are on the front row, with 4 of the McCain kids and their grandmother behind them.

You can watch videos of the speeches at
www.gopconvention2008.com/videos/