Not that the Repuglicans care anyway. John Mccain's event organizer got on CNN yesterday and said the convention would go on no matter what even after the reporter questioned whether it would be insensitive.

The last storm didn't interfere with the GOP daily business. They didn't respond for @week. What make voters think this time their response will be different

The God's are angry at my party. How can MCCain choose someone for a runningmate who is not qualified to be President of the most powerful nation on earth. Perhaps Gustav will subside November 5, 2008, then they will have their National Convention.

Emmanuel

Phony! Phony! Phony! Phony!

They had their opportunity to demonstrate that they cared about the victims of Katrina, but failed miserably. Wake up America! THEY'LL DO AND SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

FUNNY AND THOSE STUPID REPUBLICANS WERE WISHING FOR RAIN ON OBAMA CONVENTION. FUNNY AS HELL.

OBAMA……08

Sarah is the Gustav of Washington.

You go girl………..

One can only hope

The best thing for the Republicans might be to postpone the convention. The media coverage will be constant hurricane news and images of Republicans celebrating at the convention. That would just remind people how badly the current Republican adminstration messed up during Katrina. They should show that politics are not the priority right now.

isn't this an omninous sound on the wall. Enough. Eight is enough.

Gustav will be a category 5 storm that will come ashore on the gulf coast and bring a storm surge of up to 25 feet will bring damage far inland from the ocean (depending on the tide). It will be a more important news story than the festive GOP convention. It will bring very-expensive-long-term damage and has already killed people.

The Republican Convention must be postponed. It would be bad to celebrate in the face of disaster and suffering of thousands.

((Really appreciate it if you post this, CNN. Thanks!))

Better do something about it quickly. By the way, John, I´ve just watched a video where Sarah Palin herself says in an interview that she doesn´t even know what the V.P.´s role is and she asks for someone to explain her that. And that´s the person you chose as V.P. to be a step closer to the POTUS if needed? God help us all!

McCain should just cancel the convention all together because he's wasting his time. I am highly upset that McCain would offer the Vice-Presidency to someone he's only met one time. He has experience in making crazy, illogical decisions. He does not have this country's best interest at heart…it's so obvious in so many ways.

I read Dobson was asking people to pray for rain the night Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech Thursday night. It turned out to be a most spectacularly beautiful clear evening. Now the Republicans are facing the nightmare scenario that a devastating hurricane may revisit the New Orleans-Gulf Coast area on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina during the Republican festivities. Nero fiddled, Republican administration "sat on their hands while a city drowned." God does work in mysterious ways…..oh, yeah, another cliche, the chickens have come home to roost. God save New Orleans.

Yes grandpa keep talking about off shore drilling when Gustav might destroy the oil rigs in the Gulf…Wait until the biggest oil slick happens after it…..$10.00 per gallon of gas is headin our way folks…Mark my word…..Now grandpa wants to use another disaster to his advantage to get elected..Grandpa where were you after Katrina 3 years ago> People there are still living in FEMA trailers…..You are such a joke old old old man.

They need to postpone the convention to get Palin ready.

I have to say, I don't think Palin was a bad pick, it was a hypocritcal one. He said his criteria was the person MOST ready to be commander-in-chief. He attacks Obama continuously on his lack of foreign policy experience. This is the largest HYPOCRISY of the campaign.

As for Palin, maybe she'd make a great president, maybe not. I don't know. This choice tells me more about McCain's lack of judgement that it tells me about Palin herself. I gotta give him credit though. He's got a pair the side of two Jupiters.

This choice will begin a worthwhile debate about what skills a president must have, what the job actually entails and how the choice of a vice-presdent should be made. I think that is a healthy debate that will enlighten America. Without this choice, we wouldn't have had that debate.

Yea the mccain rep is right. You don't want to be partying while New Orleans citizens drown again. They all know too well that the failed flooding rescue seen around the globe happened while Mccain was with Bush at his birthday party.

No shame but we remember. It was all caught on video for the sake of history.

obama/biden yes we can!

PUMA let's unite behind McCain and Palin

Hypocrisy alert! I'm detecting Obama supporter arguments about how Obama helping a humanitarian crisis is 'leadership' whileMcCain doing the same thing is 'political exploitation!'

looks like God is trying to tell you something McCain!

The timing of this hurricane is so symbolic. If I believed in God I'd take this as a sign.

IT IS VERU HONORABLE THAT MC CAIN AND THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE ARE SENSIVITIVE TO GUSTAV. AS FAR AS IT REMINDING THEM OF BUSH FAILURES THIS IS ONLY ONE OF MANY FAILURES THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S. AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD SHOULD BE REMINDED OF.
ONCE MC CAIN AND OBAMA GET INTO THE DEBATES WATCH THE STORMS THAT WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE HONORABLE
SEN BARAK OBAMA.

As a veteran of this great country i,m terrified and shocked that he would make such horrible decision.

I bet McCain will end up blaming Gustav on the Democrats somehow.

You prayed and the Lord answered It with "Biblical proportions".

This amazing the republicans prayed for rain in bibcal proportions to rain out the democratic convention….but look what God did instead. Furthermore, you people know you can't hold anything as interesting as the democratic convention…so you'll just cancel and use it as a public service event because you KNOW you won't have half the audience the democratic convention had.

Well Johnny Boy im sure the people of the Gulf Coast are feeling alot better about their situation now that you and the GOP will be keeping a close watch on things! Because we all know what an outstanding job you and your pal Bush did handling Katrina. NOT!!!!

Sorry for those in the way of the Hurricane but here is the news:

Sarah Palin is a wonderful, terrific, outstanding pick; her biography is inspiring; she's a Washington outsider with a commitment to the conservative principles that will make our nation stronger; she is a “pleasant surprise” because of her pro-life record and she is a reminder to women, that if they are not welcome on the Democrat’s ticket, they have a place with Republicans; and she has repeatedly initiated bi-partisanism on her state's workload. She is a lifetime member of the NRA and can shoot a gun.

Senator John McCain has made a great pick in Governor Sarah Palin. She has demonstrated tremendous leadership as the chief executive of her state…and she is really easy on the eyes.

Never mind about Gustav, John… November is your Important Date…
Have a few Bevie's at home.

I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU REPUBLICANS, NOW ALL OVER SUDDEN THIS UNKNOWN PALIN WILL BE GREAT FOR THIS COUNTRY.

NOW U WANT TO GIVE THIS WOMAN A CHANCE, YEAH RIGHT.
DID U GIVE OBAMA A CHANCE?

WHY SHOULD WE GIVE HER A CHANCE BECAUSE SHE IS WHITE?
NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE IS GREAT AND WE SHOULD GIVE HER A CHANCE?

NOW U ARE USING THE FACT THAT SHE IS A MOTHER AND SHE HAS FIVE CHILDREN AND ONE WITH A SYDROME AS AN EXCUSE TO VOTE FOR HER.

WELL I GOT NEWS FOR YOU

NO WAY, NOHOW., NO PALIN, NO MCSAME

WE ARE NOT STUPID, WE KNOW WHY U DID THIS

Would a disruption such as this be called an act-of-god?

John,

Just mimic your idol, GW Bush and ignore the Hurricane…..

Because your campaign is synonymous to Hurricane. Disaster awaits the wicked at the door prosperity.

IT BETTER RUIN YOUR CONVENTION, DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT YOUR PEOPLE DID TO OBAMA PRAYING FOR RAIN.

WELL THE TABLES HAVE TURNED

Weren't some Republicans praying for or rain to pour down during Obama's acceptance speech in Denver?

McCain wasn't concerned about celebrating a festive occasion three years ago when Katrina swept through New Orleans and destroyed the lives of tens of thousands of people. He and President Bush were celebrating McCain's birthday, eating cake, and having a jolly good time. Why the sudden concern? Those Republicans who were praying for a downpour during Senator Obama's speech may have caused this for their own party. It's called the law of reciprocity, or in layman's terms…you reap what you sow.

Even God wants to cancel the convention — my read … stay home John … count your money with Cindy … and don't forget to take a viagra so she will continue to love you the way that only an ice princess can — you both deserve each other — and I look forward to not having to see you or George or Sarah "I used to be a mayor" Palin

Yes, the GOP has a proven track record of concern for the poor people of the gulf coast!!!!!

And Dobson and all of his cronies prayed for rain on Obama's convention speech at Invesco. And instead, the RNC gets rain in the southlands. While I hope no one gets hurt in hurricane Gustav, sounds like Karma is showing itself.

First I would like to say I really do love every person because the Bible tells me so! But as the bible says God will bless those who will bless you and afflict those for their bad acts! If by any Chances Hurricane Gustav happen to have any effects on the Republicans Convention then all I can say is may God Bless them all! The Democrats had a good time at their Convention and I hope the Republicans do also, but I am still praying for the people of Hurricane Katrina. I just hope if something bad happens President Bush would just fly around in his air plain looking down at the people as if it is their fault a Hurricane has come. And John McCain needs not to try to use a tragic situation to collect funds for his campaign that would even be too low for any Republican. May God Bless American!

Even mother nature does not want Mccain elected.

Mcain it is not the weather that is going to disrupt the convention. It is your policies and pick for VP.

People vote Obama/Biden and other Democrars to get our country back.

While people believe that God controls destiny, I would like to point out the irony of the fact that another HUGE hurricane bears down on the Gulf coast of the United States which was a defining moment for me to see that the Republican Administration in power at the time of Katrina reacted so poorly. So now even if they react as they should it is too late. GOD is reminding the world on the eve of the Republican convention that they are not the favorite as they believe they are. Religious right take notice. Conservatives take notice. You have failed in your responsibility the world over. While trying to steal the thunder from the Democratic convention and Mr. Obama's speech on Thursday night with a surprise pick of a no experience, no name person from a far reraching place, the choice back fired by being overshadowed by natural forces. God is trying to tell you something Republicans. Take note! It is time for a change.

Remember what the bible says – Those who take the sword perish by the sword. War is not the answer nor is it always by military force but by love which in this case means diplomacy.

What an insult to women Mr. McCain.

It's called KARMA!

The evidence is strong that global warming (which McCain's new VP candidate doesn't believe in!) is increasing the size and number of hurricanes.

By the way, who cares what Cindy has to say? She rich and yet she still allows her husband to degrade her. Has anyone seen any pictures with the adopted child? Where is she?

BY THE WAY BUSH HAS ALREADY ANSWERED THIS QUESTION, HE SAID YES HE WILL STILL ATTEND THE CONVENTION AFTER ALL HE'S ON HIS WAY OUT AND COULD NOT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS AT THIS POINT, IT'S NOT LIKE IT'S GOING TO RESTORE HIS RATINGS AND WE ALL KNOW THESE REPUBLICAN LEADERS DON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS THEY CAN BENDFIT FROM IT, OH HOW THEY FORGET GOD AND HIS PRINCPLES WHEN THEY INTERFER WITH WHAT THEY THEMSELVES WANT!!!!

John Mccain's only care about how much TV coverage he may loose to the storm! He could careless about the people whom may be affected by the storm!!

Wouldn't that be something. Dr. James Dobson was calling on those on the 'right' to pray for rain to wash out the Democratic Convention. Wouldn't it be ironic if the Republican Convention was 'washed out' instead. In the secular world, the new word is Karma. The bible on the other hand says we reap what we sow. It just goes to show that you must not wish ill for others, even when you have fundamental disagreements. That was such an un-Christian thing to say, but then I have come to expect anything of the so-called extremist 'religious right' Republican machinery. You make other Christians look bad. That being said, I personally wish everyone in the path of the hurricane God's protection, please keep safe. May the Lord protect and deliver you all from harm and danger. I pray also that lives and properties will be spared. God bless you all….To the Republicans and their convention: I wish you well. It's only fair for you to have a chance to do your thing.

It's a sign.. I think the earth is angry at Bush's failed policies.

Yep, after all, there goes the great plans for Obama-burying non-stop press coverage . . .best wait until you can recapture the limelight, you are going to need every bit of it.

What an irony! Didn't some crackpot (Kevin Dobson?) encourage all his flock to pray for rain to disrupt Obama's acceptance speech?

You reap what you sow, haters.

I'm just thankful that it looks like, with the glaring lights of the press making sure that more innocent lives are lost and/or washed away while McSame/Bush/Cheney eat cake THIS time, residents of the affected areas will be taken care of.

DO THESE REPUBLICANS KNOW HOW TO SPEAK WITHOUT BS. THE WORLD KNOWS WHAT BOTH BUSH AND McBUSH WERE DOING WHEN KATRINA VICTIMS WERE WANDERING AROUND THAT DEVISTATED MAJOR AMERICAN CITY, HAVING A FESTIVE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!!!!!PICTURES OF THEM BLOWING OUT THE CAKE DON'T LIE, McBUSH MAY BUT PICTURE DON'T! THEY FLEW OVER THE SITE TOGETHER WITHOUT LANDING ON THEIR WAY TO THE PARTY!

THESE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO HAVE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR THEIR LIES AND DECEIT JUST LIKE ALL OF US, BUT IT'S GOING TO BE EXTRA BAD FOR THEM, AFTER ALL THEY DO PROCLAIM THEMSELVES TO BE THE GUARDIANS OF GOD'S PRINCPLES, DON' T THEY?

WHEN YOU KNOW TO DO RIGHT, BUT DON'T IT'S A SIN! THOSE THAT CLAIM TO BE TEACHERS OF GOD'S WORD ARE GOING TO BE JUDGED MORE STRICTER! NOW THAT'S THE TRUE WORD OF GOD, DEAL WITH IT!

LIARS, CHEATS, CONNIVING SCUM AND BY ALL MEANS HYPOCRICS

"GOD AND NATURE DONT LIKE UGLY"

They're REALLY hoping the hurricane will present an excuse for Pres. George W. Bush not to be seen with his economic clone John McCain….

If they could air-brush he and Cheney right out of the Republican party, they would do it in a heart-beat!

Obama/Biden '08

IF YOU DUMP AMERICANS VOTE BACK REPUBLICANS INTO OFFICE AGAIN,YOUR ASYLUM WILL NOT BE GRANTED HERE IN CANADA BCUZ YOU ALL WILL BE CONSIDER AN ECONOMY MIGRANT.
WOULDN'T BE SUPPRISE ANYWAY,YOU DID IT TWICE BEFORE,VOTING DUMP BEST PRESIDENT THE WORLD EVER SEEING.

A simple ploy so BUSHY won;t have to speak.

Forget it McSame we already know your DNA and it Same old Same Old…..

thats what mcCane gets for encouraging people to pray for rain at Obama's acceptance speech………

Bobby Jindal of LA is supposed to speak on Day 3. I don't think he will maybe they will move him to Day 4?

Hurricane OBAMA will disrupt McCain's chances in November!!!

OBAMA / Biden 08 = officially, the most experienced ticket

P.S: Still laughing at the Palin pick.. hahahhahahhaa

Well he was celebrating his birthaday with bush during Katrina
why would Gustav make any difference to him.

McSame doesn't want competition from a hurricane. That's the real motivation.

It seems that God did not listen to pray for rain in Denver, instead he is unnecessary punishing other innocent people.

why not just turn a deaf ear?
After all, that's what this administration did LAST time.

FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS

McCain 08

FInally McCain gets it! One disaster meets another.
GOP Convention vs Gustav.
Where is FEMA when we really need them!

I understand what McCain is worried about, he can't remember how many homes he owns in New Orleans…

Nah – they don't need to postpone anything – Brownie will do a hell of job taking care of things – wait, he's at a horse show? Oh no.

what are you talking about mccain the hurricane something wont even hit the state that mccain and the republican have their convection in

What? We saw you with a birthday cake while Katrina was going on.

Good Job Brownie was about to take place.

Disrupting the convention with a hurricane? hmmm..

This is proof that God doesn't like ugly.

Stop lying, deceiving, and cheating us all, McCain/Bush..

God works in mysterious ways. You praied for rain of biblical portions and you got it! Praise the Lord.

The Republicans have won already?? And do they know that once it hits, we're gonna waste a lot of money…I mean, A LOT OF MONEY! And guess what? Who's gonna get the tab??? That debt is gonna go up!

I appreciate that they care, I really do. But come on! Even we can't do nothing about it. I believe we're doing a heck of a job letting people informed. We're gonna respond fine. We're a whole lot smarter than befrore…

And by the way, if something happens to McCain, his V.P pick is ready for this?? The pressure is building…

Oh get on with it. Your'e gonna loose anyway hurricane or not.

Where is James Dobson and his ignorant weather man? Be very careful what you ask for because it is not man that in charge but GOD…

They're in a total bind. If they celebrate the opening of the RNC with Bush and Cheney as Louisiana drowns once again, the American people will condemn them. If they postpone it they lose their momentum.

Take it as bad omen McCain …

You are own the wrong side of history.

I really thought it was a bad idea to start the convention on Labor Day. Gustav now makes matters worse for the Republicans during the convention.

What may be impressive is if McCain cuts the convention short by having an immediate roll call, have Palin and himself give quick acceptance speeches, give a prayer for everyone on the Gulf Coast, and run like hell down there to help out.

Then again, McCain would be criticized for that too.

HHMMM didn't the rabid Right group Focus on the Family pray for rain last Thursday night in Denver? Ish't Monday night the night HRH and The Dick were to mumble and rale? The Republicans should now offer up prays of thanks for sending Gustav during the Republican convention, so, they can use the storm as a cover and close early and hide the fact that it should have closed due to lack of interest.

This should free up HRH so he can do another flyover and then ride in on an Army convoy on Thursday 4 days after the storm, for a photo op,.
At least Cheney will not have to prompt hiim this time he should know the drill. Silly me, I forgot my native Louisiana now has a Republican governor, that should make him move the convoy up to Wednesday.

Like they care..

THEY SHOULD POSTPONE IT TO PREVENT DEMOCRATS TAKING POLITCAL ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION.

McCain, you are sensitive to the nations needs? Then why risk our countries security with your reckless VP decision?

McCain has a bigger storm brewing than Gustav. The Democrats are going to campaign hard and rain down on him like his worst nightmare.

So McCain, I guess you won't be eating cake and celebrating your birthday while the city drowning this year.

Update at 12:30 p.m. ET. USA TODAY's Susan Page just reported that:

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin faces a getting-to-know-you process as the Republican vice presidential candidate, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds: Most Americans say they've never heard of her.

There is also wide uncertainty about whether she's qualified to be president. In the poll, taken Friday, 39% say she is ready to serve as president if needed, 33% say she isn't and 29% have no opinion.

That's the lowest vote of confidence in a running mate since the elder George Bush chose then-Indiana senator Dan Quayle to join his ticket in 1988. In comparison, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden was seen as qualified by 57%-18% after Democrat Barack Obama chose him as a running mate last week.

"McCain suggests Gustav could disrupt Republican convention."

…so he has ordered security to deny entrance to anyone looking "slavic."

. . . KARMA!