Republican Convention Opens Under a Storm-- Gustav

The  big story so far at the Republican convention isn't in Minnesota, it is hovering over the Gulf and our southern states. Hurricane Gustav is disrupting more than the lives of those fleeing its physical effects. Then there is McCain's VP choice, Sarah Palin, a dark-horse candidate , who hasn't been vetted to the nth degree and could end up being a risky choice.

From the National Journal Online, come lots of interesting takes on the convention, including, Convention Lineup Heavy On The Next Generation and on the possibility of more demonstrations  and arrests at the Republican convention than at the Democratic one.

Citizen video of police raids on homes in St. Paul: