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Tonight's convention lineup
Among the speakers at tonight's final session of the Republican National Convention are plenty of John McCain's Senate buddies.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Matt LaPorta, Indians
It certainly has been an eventful summer for Matt LaPorta. He started the year by blasting 20 home runs in 84 games for the Brewers' double-A affiliate, then became a household name in early July when he was shipped to the Indians for reigning A.L. Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia. Shortly thereafter, he joined Team USA for the Beijing Olympics and was hospitalized with a concussion after being hit in the head during a heated game against host China. Sufficiently recovered and now the proud owner of a bronze medal, LaPorta is helping the double-A Akron Aeros make a run at the Eastern League title. By Jay LeBlanc.
So that's what community organizing is?
On the heels of Sarah Palin's attack on Barack Obama's political history, the Obama campaign tells us exactly what community organizing is — sort of.
Bristol Palin needs support not showcasing
The way Sarah Palin handles this family crisis will provide us with good insight into her character, judgment and ultimately her fitness to lead. So far I am not impressed.
30 Teams in 3(2) Days -- Ottawa
We're more than two-thirds of the way home in our look around the league
Prospect Q&A - Brian Matusz, Orioles
University of San Diego lefty Brian Matusz was the consensus top pitcher available in this year's draft, but Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh and Kansas City all passed, in part because of signability concerns. Unwilling to pass up the chance to land a potential staff ace, the Orioles took Matusz with the fourth overall pick and signed him to a major league deal including a $3.2 million bonus just hours before the deadline. With his projectable frame, collegiate experience, four-pitch arsenal and impeccable control, Matusz has all the makings of a future star. By Jay LeBlanc.
Nuts and bolts from today
Just a couple quick hits before turning off the laptop for the night.
Travel represented at RNC
Among the groups hosting events parties and receptions this week is the Travel Industry Association, which just four years ago didn’t have any presence at the political conventions.
Jim Gilmore gets to work
The former Virginia governor and current U.S. Senate candidate has had a schedule packed with interviews and meetings with donors, hoping to build momentum for his race against fellow former state Gov. Mark Warner.
Steele lauds McCain at convention
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele delivered a patriotic treatise at the RNC that doubled as an attack on Sen. Barack Obama's message of change.
Summing up another busy day
Turner talks, Steffy doesn't and quarterback tumult could possibly die down for a little bit.
Tonight's speech lineup
Minority outreach, the three also-rans, and then Sarah Barricuda will take the stage.
