Today is a beautiful, 70-degree day in St. Paul, Minn., and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele spent it on a boat, traveling the Mississippi River.While fun and relaxing, the trip was not only about leisure, but also about business. The boat doubled as a meeting place for Republican lieutenant governors throughout the country and their spouses, allowing the group to discuss important issues facing the United States. Fedele's wife, Carol, also attended.
Later today, Fedele will get to hear Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, speak. She will tell us who she is and offer rebuttal to some of the criticism she has recently received, he said, adding that the issues concerning Palin are more distractions and that those attending the Republican National Convention have already put the comments that have appeared in the media behind them.
"We're moving forward," Fedele said. "Everyone is on pins and needles waiting for her to speak tonight...Just because no one knew her doesn't mean she hasn't done anything."
As for one of Tuesday's convention speakers, U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., Fedele said he was pleased with the message the former Democrat delivered, noting that Lieberman stressed that he was supporting the best candidate for the presidential position. It was the message Fedele expected, and Fedele said he respected Lieberman for taking a personal political risk to support U.S. Sen. John McCain for president.
- Reported by Amanda Falcone
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