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John McCain tore up the script for his Republican National Convention on Sunday, ordering the cancellation of all but essential opening-day activities as Hurricane Gustav churned toward New Orleans."This is a time when we have to do away with our party politics and we have to act as Americans," he said as fellow Republicans converged on their convention city to nominate him for the White House. - Strib
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Campaign manager Rick Davis said the "program will be business only and refrain from political rhetoric." The session will open at 3 p.m. central and last about two or two-and-a half hours.
What happens Tuesday and will depend on conditions in the wake of the storm.
"We do expect all of the speakers to speak at some point," though it is not clear when of if this will happen, Davis said.
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