RNC Schedule 2008

The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The four-day convention runs from Monday, September 1, to Thursday, September 4, with a full schedule of political speakers and events to reflect the theme "Country First."Official Site: 2008 RNC Schedule

The impending threat of Hurricane Gustav led organizers to adjust the convention schedule and substantially abbreviate the opening night's events. After Gustav was downgraded to a tropical storm on September 2, the schedule was again readjusted to allow some of the previous night's scheduled speakers to take the podium.Dailypress.com: President Bush to address GOP convention tonight (September 2, 2008)

• Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Gustav, the first day's schedule was abbreviated and consisted of opening remarks delivered by Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan, followed by video remarks from Laura Bush, Cindy McCain, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Alabama Governor Bob RileyOfficial Site: Schedule: September 1, 2008

• Theme: Service
• Speakers include: President George W. Bush (via Satellite), First Lady Laura Bush, Former Tennessee Governor Fred Thompson, Senator Joe Lieberman, U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner, Senator Norm Coleman, Representative Michele Bachmann, Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan and Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Jo Ann DavidsonOfficial Site: Schedule: September 2, 2008

• Theme: Reform
• Speakers include: Vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman, former Chair and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina, Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell

• Theme: Peace
• Speakers include: Presidential nominee John McCain, Cindy McCain, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, Florida Senator Mel Martinez, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Nevada Senator John Ensign, Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge

• Huck Pac: 2008 Republican Convention Schedule (August 26, 2008)