Wednesday, September 3rd was the second to last day of the convention. Our morning breakfast is becoming harder to get up for after two long days of business and social activities. Non-the-less our breakfast speakers included New York Congressman King, a Wall Street Journal Author, and a Wisconsin native, former Governor Tommy Thompson.  All focused on the importance of the upcoming election and Wisconsin’s role as a swing state.  As usual, Thompson’s speech got the room fired up and ended with his trademark “isn’t it great to be a Republican”.

Before the convention began we spent the day in Wisconsin. While back in our home state we were given a harbor cruise and a shopping day in Hudson.  While on the ship we listened to political songs from a barbershop quartet. By the time we got back it we needed to quickly change and head to the Xcel center for business.

Without a doubt Wednesday night will be one of the most memorable nights of the convention. With keynote speakers of Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, and Governor Palin it was a night of remarkable speeches.  Romney started the evening out, Huckabee got us relaxed, Giuliani got us warmed up, and Governor Palin gave us hope for the future.  On our way home the most of the talk was centered on how we finally felt ready for the upcoming election and our chance to help America.

Thankfully, I rode one of the first buses to the hotel and arrived quickly after the convention. Many of the later buses arrived much later because of disturbances on the street. At one point our hotel was even protected by police officers in riot gear.  The matter cleared up quickly and the day finally ended with a get-together hosted by several organizations in a nearby theater restaurant.
S.G.

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