FACTBOX: Speaker lineup for the Republican convention

Thu Sep 4, 2008 2:46pm EDT
 
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(Reuters) - Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican party's nomination in a prime-time speech to the convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday.

This final day of the Republican National Convention will focus on national security and foreign affairs.

Here are some of the speakers expected:

THURSDAY, September 4

Govs. Charlie Crist of Florida and Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota; Sens. Sam Brownback of Kansas, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Mel Martinez of Florida; Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee; Oklahoma Rep. Mary Fallin; all Republicans.

Thursday's session opens at 5:50 p.m. CDT (6:50 p.m. EDT). Speaking times have not been made available.

(Compiled by Andy Sullivan and Jackie Frank)

 

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