August 31, 2004
First Family To Speak Tonight, Franks Added For Thursday
Posted by The Editors | 01:10 PM
Convention officials announced this morning that Gen. Tommy Franks will deliver a speech during Thursday night's session. Spokesman Mark Pfeifle dismissed the suggestion that President Bush felt he needed the general's visible support on the podium, saying that both the speakers list and overall delegate pool are "strong and broad." He did note, however, that 18 percent of GOP delegates this year are either veterans or reservists.
Additionally, in a preview of tonight's podium schedule, Bush twins spokeswoman Susan Whitson said the first daughters would show a "personal side" when they take the podium tonight to introduce their mother in primetime. And while the Bush girls might have been somewhat scarce this week at GOP events around town, don't expect Barbara and Jenna to be camera shy tonight: Whitson added both girls have been getting in plenty of practice on the teleprompter. -- From Meg Kinnard, NationalJournal.com
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