It's a bit of a strange atmosphere but there's no doubt in my mind that McCain's decision to suspend Convention political business while Hurricane Gustav struck was the right one. It was right both Morally and politically. To quote the leader in today's local Star Tribune, McCain's statesmanlike comments on Gustav "might convey a message at least as positive as four additional hours of speeches would have".
Sarah Palin continues to attract huge media attention. Her speech on Wednesday will be a big test. For now, having a staunch conservative on the ticket has rallied the GOP base behind McCain and selecting a woman has thrown a spotlight onto the quarter or so of Hillary supporters who say they may now vote for McCain.
Republicans seem pretty upbeat. The polls suggest that Obama got only a slight lift from his Convention last week.
It's back to politics today, with Sen Joe Lieberman, Gore's running mate in 2000, backing McCain from.the GOP conference platform.
