GOP Considers Delaying Convention
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on August 29th, 2008 4:29 am by HL
GOP Considers Delaying Convention
Republican officials said yesterday that they are considering delaying the start of the GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of Tropical Storm Gustav, which is on track to hit the Gulf Coast, and possibly New Orleans, as a full-force hurricane early next week.
Preparing for Mass Exodus As Gustav Gathers Strength
CHALMETTE, La., Aug. 28 — Determined to avoid the mistakes made when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, federal and state officials began preparations for massive evacuations if it becomes clear that Tropical Storm Gustav will sweep over the region with the same force as Katrina.
