Convention photos: Tuesday
Texas delegates react as President Bush speaks via satellite at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Russ Schriefer, left, media consultant to former Massachusetts Gov. and presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, right, guides Romney during his walk through of the Republican National Convention stage in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
The alternates from the Texas delegation whoop it up during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former senator Fred Thompson delivers a speech during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
A McCain sign is hung before the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Millennium Hotel during the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Pam Pollard, of Oklahoma City, Okla., wears slippers supportive of the Republican party during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
Associated Press
Former Sen. Fred Thompson, of Tennessee, speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
President Bush delivers his speech via satellite from the White house during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former senator Fred Thompson delivers a speech during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Rep. Mark Kirk speaks during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
First lady Laura Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
Associated Press
The crowd applauds as President Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former House speaker Dennis Hastert made a brief appearance at the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Delegate George Engelbach of Missouri bears a remarkable resemblance to a former president during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Col. Bud Day talks about his time with John McCain in the Hanoi Hilton during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Col. Bud Day talks about his time with John McCain in the Hanoi Hilton during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former Governor Jim Thompson speaks to the media during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
RICK WEST/rwest@dailyherald.com Charlie Baltz of Eu Claire, WI uses binoculars to scan the crowd during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., embraces their adopted daughter, Bridget, right, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, in Minnesota for the Republican National Convention, serves breakfast to residents of the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, left, greets U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., on the floor of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former Governor Jim Thompson speaks to the media during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton speaks during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Arizona Galen Kimmick watches an in memorium screen during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former Senate Majority leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., left, listens as stage manager Howard Kolins, guides Frist during his walk through of the Republican National Convention stage in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former Senate Majority leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., left, photographs his son Bryan at the lectern during his walk-through of the Republican National Convention podium in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, center in light shirt, bows his head in prayer during a chapel service at the Salvation Army Harbor Lights, Tuesday.
Associated Press
Delegate Bobbi Peterson of Will County sings and applauds the National Anthem during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Rep. Mark Kirk speaks during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
A worker carries a sign in the upper levels of the Xcel Center befor the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Signs are refracted through a sign during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Karl Rove laughs while posing for pictures during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former NYC mayor and Republican candidate for President Rudy Giuliani laughs during a sound check during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Associated Press
First lady Laura Bush waves to the crowed at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
First lady Laura Bush walks off the stage as President Bush addresses the convention on a giant monitor at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Jean Moore, from Fayetteville, N.C., checks on the progress of Hurricane Hanna at a hurricane information center set up for delegates and at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Associated Press
Former president George H.W. and Barbara Bush acknowledge the crowd during the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Col. Bud Day talks about his time with John McCain in the Hanoi Hilton during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton speaks during the Illinois delegates breakfast at the Republican National Convention Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.