12/04/2006
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"Isn't this the most marvelous running mate in the history of this nation?"
"George W. Bush was supposed to be here in the hall. He is, of course, popular with Republicans but unpopular in the country as a whole."
"They need a national platform and a TV audience to counter that message and make the case for John McCain."
"They believe they did the right thing on Monday. They are hoping to get back into their political convention on Tuesday."