Build-out continues for 2008 Republican National Convention

Older readers of Marathon Pundit will of course remember the last time the Republican National Convention came to Minnesota's Twin Cities--1892. President Benjamin Harrison was re-nominated, although that November he became the first president to lose to a former president--Democrat Grover Cleveland prevailed.

That convention was held in Minneapolis, this year's RNC will take place in St. Paul.

More from a RNC press release:

The 2008 Republican National Convention today released a behind-the-scenes, time lapse video of the ongoing transformation of the Xcel Energy Center into the podium for the Republican Party's nomination of Sen. John McCain.

In the week since work began at the venue, workers have removed 3,000 seats, built workspace for staff and media, and began technological enhancements needed to support the 45,000 participants expected. We invite you to view our progress by clicking here.

Stay tuned! The 2008 Republican National Convention plans to release a new video each Sunday, so that all can follow along with the six-week transformation.

I'm counting the days until I head west on Interstate 94 to report on the proceedings.

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