The Gustav syndrome (By The Way, Welcome to St.Paul)

By Kid Reporter Jack Greenberg

Well, we are here!  After a week of reporting live from The 2008 Democratic Convention  in Denver, Colorado, I'm here in St.Paul, Minnesota, live from the Xcel Energy Center, for the 2008 Republican National Convention! 

But the convention has been altered drastically.  Hurricane Gustav completely reworked the RNC Schedule.  President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, originally scheduled to speak tonight, have dropped out.  Bush is currently  at a  Hurricane Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

Also, the convention has been reduced from about 6 hours of convention meetings and speeches on the first day to a measly 2 hours.    

Many members of the press, including CNN's own Anderson Cooper, have decided to instead shift their focus from the Republicans to storm battered New Orleans. Instead of reporting from the convention floor, Cooper and other big name anchors are braving the hurricane winds in Louisiana.

Delegates affected by the storm have been flown home to be with family. So you will have to stay with Scholastic News for all possible coverage of The 2008 Republican Convention and Hurricane Gustav with Jack Greenberg,Micheal Geheren, and Aaron and Ben Silberman.

Photo: Kid Reporter Jack Greenberg finds a sign that describes him to a tee at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minneapolis. (Photo by Suzanne Freeman)

 

Comments

[Harrison]

I feel sorry for John McCain because the Republican Convention got shortened.

[Chandler]

I had no Idea that president Bush came to San Antonio.

[austin apolinar]

keeep up the good work!!!!! yeaaaaaa

[itachi]

I feel sorry for John McCain because the Republican Convention got shortened.