Speaker line up for GOP national convention

Most of what follows is from press reports, the convention committee has not been very forthcoming with details but I am very excited about all (make that most) of the national leaders scheduled to speak at the Republican convention.

President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, first lady Laura Bush and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will open the convention on Monday with speeches about service.

From the liberal wing of the Republican Party is former mayor of New York, Rudi Giuliani, Tom Ridge from Pennsylvania and Sen. Joe Lieberman - hey wait! Lieberman is not a Republican! What's he doing at the convention?! Oh that's right, I hear he's real tight with Sen. McCain, maybe that's it.

Moving on, I am pleased to announce that many of my favorite politicians will be present and speaking: Sen. Fred Thompson (he was one of my top picks for prez), Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Mitt Romney.

Other notables include Mike Huckabee, Gov. Charlie Crist from Florida, former HP CEO Carly Fiorino and Cindy McCain. And of course we cannot forget John McCain himself and his newly chosen Vice Presidential candidate, whomever that may be!

I have also read that Sen. McCain will be taking a hands off approach to the Republican Party platform. Smart move on his part because some of his positions are contrary to long-held Republican values. With all due respect, thank you Senator McCain.