-->

• Vice President Dick Cheney canceled his speech at the 2008 Republican National Convention on September 1, 2008, due to the approach of Hurricane Gustav. President George W. Bush canceled his appearance as well.CNN.com: Gustav Prompts 'Substantial' Changes to RNC Agenda

  The speaking date was previously confirmed by Cheney spokeswomen Megan Mitchell on August 8, 2008.The New York Times: Cheney... at G.O.P. Convention

• Fast Facts

  1. Vice President Dick Cheney will not speak at the 2008 Republican National ConventionCNN.com: Gustav Prompts 'Substantial' Changes to RNC Agenda
  2. Speech date: September 1, 2008The New York Times: Cheney Will Speak at G.O.P. Convention
  3. Was to speak before President George W. BushThe New York Times: Cheney Will Speak at G.O.P. Convention
  4. Convention dates: September 1-September 4, 2008The New York Times: Cheney Will Speak at G.O.P. Convention
  5. Convention location: Minneapolis and St. Paul, MinnesotaThe New York Times: Cheney Will Speak at G.O.P. Convention

• Unwelcome?

  Prior to the confirmation, many had speculated if Cheney would attend the convention at all, as rumors had been swirling that Republican presidential candidate John McCain was trying to distance himself from Cheney and President Bush.The New York Times: Cheney Will Speak at G.O.P. Convention

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  Dick Cheney | 2008 Republican Convention | George W. Bush | John McCain | Republican Party

Categories

• View History
• Discuss on the Message Board
• Embed this Page
• Share this page