Networks, GOP Focus On Hurricane Over Convention

Networks, GOP Focus On Hurricane Over Convention

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- "It's like showing up at a party and realizing you're at the wrong place" is how CBS News Washington bureau chief Christopher Isham described the Republican National Convention on its initial day. The GOP in fact truncated opening day Monday and assumed a somber tone as a result of Hurricane Gustav.

Speeches and politicking were dropped, with only a two-hour, business-like event in its place. Parties and other non-convention events went on as scheduled, but with an eye to raising funds -- not for the GOP but for disaster relief.

Much of the networks' attention was placed on the hurricane story, with only periodic updates from the RNC.

"It's part of the news business," Isham added.

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