It's Party Time

ST. PAUL — The mornings ticked along with the clocks here this week. Rigid but constantly changing schedules. Options along the way, but don’t miss the bus. They depart at such-and-such. After breakfast, a political speech and some fun facts that bash Obama and embolden McCain, delegates get their pick for the relaxed mid-day: Go to the Mall of America and shop the mall of all malls, roll to Minneapolis’ CivicFest and buy some political memories or stroll through an Air Force One replica. Delegates even have a chance to play a round of golf on the lush fairways on a fine summer day in Minnesota. It’s pretty much all paid for. And paid for by corporations and politicians who use the opportunity to mention an issue or two that would benefit them — or, in a couple hurricane-related cases, the American Red Cross. Read More »