Categories: Conventions
August 28, 2008
Emergency officials are preparing for the possibility that Tropical Storm Gustav could regain hurricane strength and hit the Gulf Coast early next week.
In part out of fear that politicking and partying while a potential Katrina 2.0 is underway, Republican officials tell the Washington Post they "are considering delaying the start of the GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul."
That's a sensitive choice. Deeply, deeply ironic, but sensitive.
That's a political choice. Deeply, deeply ironic, and politically motivated.
Planners are doing a heckuva job.
NPR thanks our sponsors
NPR's producers, reporters and editors follow the latest developments on the campaign trail. For more information, please visit our discussion guidelines.
This blog is no longer active. You can find a list of current NPR blogs at npr.org/blogs.
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.