WKU @ the National Conventions Blog: Hardrock, Huckabee, Hecklers, Heroines

This morning we started out toward Hardrock Cafe, but this was no vacation stop. The Young Republican organization was there to motivate and organize young voters so they can rock the election. The keynote speaker was Sarah Huckabee, however her father was in town and available, so he took the spotlight. After a gracious introduction and prayer for the devastated South Region, Former Governor Mike Huckabee made several minutes of remarks about the youth vote and John McCain who he fully supports and always has even while campaigning against him. After Senator Boenovich (R) OH. and the former Governor spoke, We were all interviewed by a New York Times reporter. She was covering the youth vote and youth issues. She turned around and asked us questions about Vice Presidential Candidate and Governor Sarah Palin, (R) Alaska, and her 17 year old daughter's recent pregnancy. My opinion was that it shows she is a real person who has to deal with real issues. Too many politicians have "shiny" and "ideal" families though, the majority of the US is not perfect and deals with hardships.

After our rocking lunch we made our way over to the Excel Energy Center where the RNC was getting underway. Mike Duncan, the Republican National Committee Chairman, and Kentuckian, called the convention to order. All the committees got underway and all orders were passed without any "Nah's." After the committees made their motions, there was a surprise visit from First Lady Laura Bush. She delivered messages from the gulf coast Governors, Including Rick Perry, TX. Bobby Jindal, LA. Bill Crist, FL. and Bob Riley, AL. Then there was another surprise visit from Cindy McCain. They then asked everyone to help out and donate to www.causegreater.com They were very well received. One thing that I noted was when they mentioned John McCain's name, there was a great reception, however when they said Sarah Palin's name, the crowd when wild, grown people screaming and yelling in support. It was an emotional moment.

Following the convention, we went to see Fox News in action. After getting buttons for all of the news people, we met Bill O'Riley from The O'Riley Factor. We also paid a visit to the CNN Grill.