Ron came at my invitation.  He’s a friend of mine who has authored numerous bestselling books and is a featured writer for Newsmax Magazine.  He spoke about how effectively President Bush has kept America safe since 9/11, and he talked about the contrasting approaches McCain and Obama have towards the War on Terror.

Tom delivered wide-ranging remarks in his usual eloquence, and echoed some of Ron’s statements about the value of the President’s leadership in the War on Terror.  He kicked up the red meat a notch, pointing out that if Obama is qualified to be President after being a state senator just four years ago that a sitting governor is certainly OVERqualified to be Vice President.

The delegation, hospitable as always, greeted both speakers with standing ovations. 

Ron arranged for everyone to receive a complimentary copy of the latest edition of Newsmax. 

Today, the delegates are wearing their blue blazers with an Oklahoma patch, khaki pants and white shirts.

The delegates are now off to various different functions, including a Vets for Freedom event this afternoon in St. Paul featuring newly-elected Oklahoma State Senator Steve Russell.  The event is at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Union Depot.

This afternoon at 3:30 p.m., most of the delegates will also be off to a party hosted by Mayor Cornett for American mayors and local officials at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.

And finally, RNC leaders just announced that the show will go on tonight, with slight adjustments.