Convention photos: Monday
Pins supporting Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., are seen on the credential of a delegate before the start of the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
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Laura Bush waves t the crowd while a delegate takes a picture during the Republican National Convention Monday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Illinois delegates text to donate money for hurricane relief during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Delegates find their way at the Xcel Energy Center during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Delegates watch coverage of Hurricane Gustav from the "Hurricane Information Center" during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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First lady Laura Bush waves to the crowed as she goes on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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A protester is arrested during an anti-war protest at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1.
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Former Republican presidential aspirant Mitt Romney visits the floor of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Roberta McCain, mother of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., third left, sits with his children during the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Cindy McCain joins Laura Bush on stage at the Xcel Energy Center during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The Illinois delegation listens to various points of order during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry is projected on a giant monitor talking about the rescue efforts after Hurricane Gustav landed in the Gulf coast states as first lady Laura Bush walks off the stage after introducing the video at the Republican National Convention.
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Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, is lead onstage by first lady Laura Bush during the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Pins supporting Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., are seen on a delegate before the start of the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Cindy McCain and Laura Bush make a plea for fundraising for Hurricane victims during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Former NBA player Thurl Bailey, at the podium, leads the invocation at the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Delegates from Louisiana bow their head during invocation at the start of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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A protester kicks a smoke bomb during a protest at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Republican National Committee Chairman Robert "Mike" Duncan speaks during the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Cindy McCain, left, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and first lady Laura Bush talk about relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Gustav at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Uncertainty about the events led to a sparse crowd in the stands as First Lady Laura Bush speaks during the Republican National Convention Monday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Illinois delegate Margaret McSweeney of Barrington Hills smiles as the benediction is spoken during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Delegate Gordon Pederson of South Dakota is adorned with his mementos from past conventions during the Republican National Convention Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Police watch over a group of people who were arrested after a protest during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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Police use pepper spray to attempt to remove protesters who were blocking a street, during a rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday.
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