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CRAWFORD: 'Don't be Diverted by the Ground Noise and Static'

The feeling on the convention floor changed significantly on Wednesday night during Palin's speech...

CRAWFORD: Palin

The speech she gave last night was amazing. I don't think it was possible for a politician to have a better debut on the national stage...

CRAWFOD: What a Night!

We finally had our first night of genuine politics. Fred Thompson provided what was probably the best narration of John McCain�s story that I�ve ever heard...

CRAWFORD: First Day

When the last motion passed the PA announcer coolly introduced Laura Bush. Most delegates didn�t expect to see any dignitaries today, so there was an audible gasp from the crowd...

CRAWFORD: Arrival

We've just finished visiting Civic Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It was good to see the mayors of both St. Paul and Minneapolis there...

CRAWFORD: Ramping Up

My convention experience started on Thursday with a brief orientation meeting for the Credentials Committee at the Convention Center...

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