September 04, 2008

This evening U.S. Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican Party's nomination for President of the United States. Excerpts from Sen. McCain's acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery, are below. On running mate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin: "I'm very proud to have introduced our next Vice President to the country. But I can't wait until I introduce her to Washington. And let me offer an advance warning to the old, big spending, do nothing, me first, country second Washington crowd: change is coming." Full release

This evening Mrs. Cindy McCain will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from Mrs. McCain's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. On Americans' duty to their country: "That duty is what brings me before you tonight. And it's much larger and more important than just me or John or any of us: It's the work of this great country calling us together - and there is no greater duty than that, no more essential task for our generation -- right now." Full release

Public Ethics Radio is an innovative online audio broadcast that features scholars and thinkers who engage with ethics in public life. Each episode connects vibrant debates in philosophy with real-world politics, on issues such as military intervention, international trade, and political corruption. Full release

This evening former Gov. Tom Ridge (Penn.) will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Gov. Ridge will expand on the convention's overall theme, "Country First," as he discusses John McCain's unique qualifications for the presidency. Full release.

Today AARP recognizes its 40 millionth member, David Squires from Hampton, VA. This is a unique milestone that AARP proudly celebrates along with its 50th anniversary. Mr. Squires will receive numerous prizes from AARP, which he can use in various facets of his life -- from travel and fitness, to health and leisure. The wave of active boomers who are becoming AARP members makes the association the largest baby boomer organization in the world. Full release.

ARTL Action members are holding a sit-in to protest Dr. James Dobson at his Focus on the Family headquarters at 8655 Explorer Drive in Colorado Springs today, Thur. Sept. 4, starting at 9:00 a.m. The political 527 group is exposing Dr. Dobson for violating his pledge in which he invoked the name of God by declaring that he is voting for John McCain. Full release.

9 workers traveling 10 states to spread the truth about the consequences of a McCain presidency for working Americans -- is holding a rally for St. Paul workers to reveal John McCain's biggest secret. After extensively gathering intelligence at the Republican National Convention, the Truth Squad has discovered that despite aggressive efforts to disguise himself as a maverick, John McCain is a staple Bush Republican with a comprehensive anti-worker agenda. Truth Squad members dressed as spies are revealing this "Top Secret" information at a rally for St. Paul workers. The event features a union member who worked inside the convention and is reporting what they saw. Full release

While most girls in North America are starting a new school year this week, millions of their peers across the developing world must stay home and stop their education because they have become child brides. The result is a continuing spiral of poverty, illiteracy and maternal and child health problems in impoverished and underdeveloped communities worldwide, humanitarian workers say. Full release

Today, the 2008 Republican National Convention unveiled the podium from which John McCain will accept the Republican Party's nomination to be the next president of the United States. The podium used for the first three nights of the convention was modified to enable John McCain to deliver his acceptance speech from the center of the Xcel Energy Center. The new podium is a reflection of the town-hall style that has been a hallmark of McCain's campaign. In the new forum, he will be surrounded by the delegates that nominated him the night before. Full release

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan issued the following statement: "Tonight Governor Sarah Palin demonstrated why the McCain/Palin ticket is destined to shake up the nation's capital. This team has the experience, judgment, strength, and resolve to follow through on the reforms that will move our nation forward. As Party Chairman, I have never been more proud to be a Republican." Full release

With her acceptance speech, "Now we know why liberal Democrats hate and fear Sarah Palin," said Richard A. Viguerie, the Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com. "A week ago, conservatives and most Republicans were down-in-the-dumps, listless, unengaged. That lack of enthusiasm is a thing of the past. Tonight, thanks to Senator McCain and Governor Palin, conservatives and Republicans are fired up as they have not been since Ronald Reagan was president," he said. "Sarah Palin is the next Ronald Reagan," Viguerie said. Full release

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