http://rockymountainnews.com/news/news/politics/rnc/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: Republican National Convention 2008en-usnews/politics/rnchttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/06/palin-power-energizes-colorado-springs/?partner=RSSAnna Litchenberg was on her knees in the campaign office parking lot, the sun dipping behind an old two-story building as a chill gripped the air. monterod@rockymountainnews.com (David Montero)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125415-733291news/politics/john-mccainDavid MonteroLocalPalin power energizes Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Newspalin-power-energizes-colorado-springsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125415-733291Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/05/palin-power-energize-colorado-springs-event/?partner=RSSToday's appearance of John McCain and Sarah Palin in front of 10,000 Coloradans could make the statement that El Paso County is still firmly Republican, says a spokesman. monterod@rockymountainnews.com (David Montero)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125363-733290news/politics/rncDavid MonteroCOLORADO SPRINGSPalin power to energize Colorado Springs eventRocky Mountain Newspalin-power-energize-colorado-springs-eventurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125363-733290Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/05/arrests-mark-last-anti-war-march-of-convention/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Percussion grenades, tear gas and nearly 400 arrests marked the final anti-war march during the Republican National Convention. More than 800 arrests were reported during a week of sometimes peaceful, sometimes violent dissent. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125285-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy RYAN J. FOLEY and MARTIGA LOHNLocalArrests mark last anti-war march of conventionRocky Mountain Newsarrests-mark-last-anti-war-march-of-conventionurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125285-733290Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/05/drilling-for-oil-a-hot-topic-at-gop/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ It may have been in vogue in Alaska forever, but drilling for oil has never been so hot with Republicans as it was on the floor during the final night of the Republican National Convention. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125276-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy JULIET WILLIAMSLocalDrilling for oil a hot topic at GOPRocky Mountain Newsdrilling-for-oil-a-hot-topic-at-gopurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125276-733290Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/05/lots-of-arrests-little-crime-at-rnc-protests/?partner=RSSIt started peacefully, even with some playful chanting and games of hopscotch. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125239-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy RYAN J. FOLEYST. PAUL, Minn.Lots of arrests, little crime at RNC protestsRocky Mountain Newslots-of-arrests-little-crime-at-rnc-protestsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125239-733290Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/fashions-of-gop-women/?partner=RSS Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125212-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy MELANIE COFFEELocalFashions of GOP womenRocky Mountain Newsfashions-of-gop-womenurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125212-733289Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/alaskas-first-dude-digs-into-job-creation/?partner=RSS WASHINGTON (AP) _ Todd Palin — oil worker, champion snowmobiler, hunter and commercial fisherman — also has been boning up on mining lately in his role as Alaska's first spouse. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125213-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy DINA CAPPIELLOLocalAlaska's 'first dude' digs into job creationRocky Mountain Newsalaskas-first-dude-digs-into-job-creationurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125213-733289Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/police-arrest-200-in-march-on-gop-convention/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Police surrounded and arrested about 200 protesters Thursday night after a lengthy series of marches and sit-ins timed to coincide with Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican Party's nomination for president. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125210-733290news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy RYAN J. FOLEYLocalPolice arrest 200 in march on GOP conventionRocky Mountain Newspolice-arrest-200-in-march-on-gop-conventionurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125210-733289Change733290Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/05/gop-group-praises-address/?partner=RSSChristine Walker was a Mitt Romney supporter until she heard Sen. John McCain speak Thursday night. fongt@rockymountainnews.com (Tillie Fong)Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125266-733290news/politics/rncTillie FongLocalGOP group praises address Rocky Mountain Newsgop-group-praises-addressurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125266-733290Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/adoption-connects-colorado-alternate-mccains/?partner=RSSLia Moran pays more attention than most of the Colorado delegation when talk turns to John McCain's wife and the two infants she rescued from orphanages in India and Bangladesh. bartelsl@rockymountainnews.com (Lynn Bartels)Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125199-733289news/politics/john-mccainLynn BartelsLocalAdoption connects woman to McCains Rocky Mountain Newsadoption-connects-colorado-alternate-mccainsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125199-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/palins-presence-adds-excitement-colorado-springs-e/?partner=RSSSaturday's John McCain-Sarah Palin rally in Colorado Springs is the hottest ticket in town. bartelsl@rockymountainnews.com (Lynn Bartels)Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125066-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedLynn BartelsLocalPalin sparks excitement in Springs Rocky Mountain Newspalins-presence-adds-excitement-colorado-springs-eurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125066-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mccains-bipartisan-pitch/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Not merely a Republican. Not merely a candidate. John McCain cast himself as a leader for all Americans, regardless of party or status. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125203-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy LIZ SIDOTILocalMcCain's bipartisan pitchRocky Mountain Newsmccains-bipartisan-pitchurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125203-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/palin-swings-at-obama/?partner=RSS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Thursday blamed supporters of the Democratic presidential ticket for spreading "misinformation and flat-out lies" about her and her family. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125119-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy SARA KUGLERLocalPalin swings at ObamaRocky Mountain Newspalin-swings-at-obamaurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125119-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mccain-vows-change-in-washington-14th-ld/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming" to Washington, he promised the Republican National Convention. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125194-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy DAVID ESPO and ROBERT FURLOWLocalMcCain vows change in WashingtonRocky Mountain Newsmccain-vows-change-in-washington-14th-ldurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125194-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/fallin-recalls-bombing-in-convention-speech/?partner=RSS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin evoked one of Oklahoma's darkest days, the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, and told those attending the Republican National Convention that the strength Oklahomans displayed in the aftermath is embodied in John McCain. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125204-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy ROCHELLE HINESLocalFallin recalls bombing in convention speechRocky Mountain Newsfallin-recalls-bombing-in-convention-speechurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125204-733289Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/vp-hopeful-palin-attended-5-colleges-in-6-years/?partner=RSS SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin attended five colleges in six years before graduating from the University of Idaho in 1987. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125100-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSLocalVP hopeful Palin attended 5 colleges in 6 yearsRocky Mountain Newsvp-hopeful-palin-attended-5-colleges-in-6-yearsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125100-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/protesters-organize-final-march-at-rnc-9th-ld/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Police on horseback blocked a bridge Thursday as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to march from the state Capitol to the Xcel Energy Center where John McCain was due to accept the GOP nomination for president. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125120-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy AMY FORLITILocalProtesters organize final march at RNCRocky Mountain Newsprotesters-organize-final-march-at-rnc-9th-ldurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125120-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/gop-criticism-angers-some-community-organizers/?partner=RSS SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Angry community organizers defended their work, and that of former organizer Barack Obama, as they fought back Thursday against a series of insulting remarks by speakers at the Republican National Convention. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125136-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy CHRISTOPHER WILLSLocalGOP criticism angers some community organizersRocky Mountain Newsgop-criticism-angers-some-community-organizersurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125136-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mccain-addresses-gop-convention-finale-11th-ld/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ John McCain, a Vietnam POW turned political rebel, launched his fall campaign for the White House on Thursday in the final act of a Republican National Convention marked by extraordinary attention on running mate Sarah Palin. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125116-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy DAVID ESPO and ROBERT FURLOWLocalMcCain addresses GOP convention finaleRocky Mountain Newsmccain-addresses-gop-convention-finale-11th-ldurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125116-733289Change733289Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mccain-change-is-coming/?partner=RSS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ John McCain says he has a bipartisan record and the scars to prove it. The Republican presidential nominee says rival Barack Obama does not. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125174-733289news/politics/rnc/rnc-ap-webfeedBy LIZ SIDOTILocalMcCain: Change is comingRocky Mountain Newsmccain-change-is-comingurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-125174-733289Change0Usable