The convention came to a virtual halt when former President George H. W. Bush arrived.  The crowd was on their feet when he walked to his seat. President Bush's service as a naval aviator was highlighted as well.  You could feel the affection for him among the audience.  You could also see the affection for the current President Bush.  The crowd greeted him with thunderous applause even though he spoke to us via satellite from the White House.  Despite the fact that the President has been demonized and attacked for eight years, Republicans still admire him.  

John McCain's service in the Navy was highlighted along with his family's history within that branch of the military.  You might think that we have heard all of that already, but when you hear all of the details of what he went through recounted by his own prison mates it really hits home.  You don't really appreciate the determination of Senator McCain living through the savage treatment he received in Vietnam without learning the gritty details of his time in captivity.  Again, he was an absolutely amazing soldier.

The best speech last night, in my opinion, was by Fred Thompson.  He hit it out of the park.  Thompson hit all of his marks highlighting McCain's character, Obama's lack of character and what a terrific choice Senator McCain made with Sarah Palin.  The crowd was fired up and on there feet.  If only he had spoken like this when he was running for President...

There is electricity in the air here in Minnesota.  Everyone is really looking forward to hearing Governor Palin and John McCain this week.