The Energy Issue in Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Republican National Convention will resume its schedule tonight, we have been told. Because of hurricane Gustav, what was to have been the opening session Monday night was cancelled.

Some speeches were dropped, others have been rescheduled. We expect President Bush to address the convention from the White House and–given the nature of the threat to energy supplies which Gustav caused–we expect the President will talk, in part, about the need for energy independence.

The other major speakers tonight–former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT)–are expected to recount Sen. McCain’s life story.

Wednesday night will be the principal “issue” speeches, including one specifically on energy, which will be delivered by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX).

We’ll keep close tabs on the speech tonight, so look for updates as warranted!