Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota

Cindy McCain, wife of Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), speaks on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 1, 2008. The Republican National Convention is proceeding with an abbreviated session today, only meeting for official business, due to Hurricane Gustav which is currently making landfall in Louisiana. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)