Convention photos: Thursday
Magnets sit atop seats in the Alaska delegation section as workers finish the stage for Republican presidential candidate John McCain's Thursday night speech, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
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John McCain waves as the leaves the podium during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Republican presidential nominee John McCain, left, waves to the crowed as he is joined by his running mate, Sarah Palin at the end of his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential nominee John McCain finishes his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday.
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Illinois Senator Frank Watson hugs Jim Durkin in mocking tribute to last weeks famous Democratic hugs during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Illinois McCain campaign chairman Jim Durkin talked about the pride he felt casting Illinois' votes for the McCain/Palin ticket during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Illinois Senator Frank Watson talks tough during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Mary Jo Arndt speaks to the crowd during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Stephanie Warner, 9, of Washington D.C. looks up to the ceiling full f balloons during the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Illinois delegation, including John McCain's state campaign chair Jim Durkin, center botom, cheer the emergence of Cindy McCain during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Delegate John Scully of Lindenhurst signs the Illinois delegations placard during the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., shakes hand with supporters and campaign volunteers as he takes the stage prior to speaking at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday.
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John McCain waves to the crowd as he enters during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Republican presidential nominee John McCain walks across the stage as he comes out to deliver his speech at the Republican National Convention.
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Former US House Representative Bob Michel speaks during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Cindy McCain addresses the crowd during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Marti Russel shines a mirrored wall on the arena floor as workers prepared the stage for Republican presidential candidate John McCain's Thursday night speech, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
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Republican presidential nominee John McCain embraces his mother Roberta at the end of his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
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Valerie Duty-Citrano of Crawford, TX wears her Texan Republican heart on her feet during the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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John McCain raises his fists emphatically during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Arena crew member Dan Lansing vacuums as workers race to finish the stage for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain's Thursday night speech, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
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John McCain and Sarah Palin wave to the crowd as the confetti drops during the Republican National Convention Thursday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Illinois House minority leader Tom Cross addresses the crowd during the Illinois delegation breakfast at the Republican National Convention Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin shakes hands in the crowd after Republican presidential candidate John McCain's acceptance speech during the Republican National Convention.
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Delegates look up as the baloons fall after Republican presidential nominee John McCain concluded his speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday.
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