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Dean Radcliffe of Chicago, rides an elephant bike past a home that was being searched by Minneapolis police during the Republican National Convention in Denver, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. Protesters said police raided three Minneapolis homes on Saturday, just a few hours after Ramsey County sheriff's deputies raided an organizing site of a group seeking to disrupt the convention. (AP Photo/Ross D. Frankilin)

Dean Radcliffe of Chicago, rides an elephant bike past a home that was being searched by Minneapolis police during the Republican National Convention in Denver, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. Protesters said police raided three Minneapolis homes on Saturday, just a few hours after Ramsey County sheriff's deputies raided an organizing site of a group seeking to disrupt the convention. (AP Photo/Ross D. Frankilin)

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  • Bill Schaffell, a special effects vendor for the Republican National Convention, from Los Angeles, Calif., guides more than 100 balloons through a nylon net in preparation for the convention at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Schaffell says more than 100,000 balloons will drop on delegates next Thursday night after Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Republican National Convention logo is projected as the RNC unveils their national convention lectern and podium while photographers record it at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minn Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. The 30 feet by 50 feet HD screen is made of 360 segments and can project video, photography, and graphics. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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  • The Xcel Energy Center, home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild, is transformed inside and out to host the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • A stagehand vaccumes the stage as preparations are underway for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Stagehands carry a sign onto the floor as preparations are underway for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Workers continue preparations at the site of the upcoming Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. With Hurricane Gustav approaching the Gulf Coast, presumptive presidential nominee John McCain said that there could be major changes to the convention scheduled to begin Monday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Dean Radcliffe of Chicago, rides an elephant bike past a home that was being searched by Minneapolis police during the Republican National Convention in Denver, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. Protesters said police raided three Minneapolis homes on Saturday, just a few hours after Ramsey County sheriff's deputies raided an organizing site of a group seeking to disrupt the convention. (AP Photo/Ross D. Frankilin)
  • Protest organizers hold an update session with interested citizens during the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. Protesters said police raided three Minneapolis homes on Saturday, just a few hours after Ramsey County sheriff's deputies raided an organizing site of a group seeking to disrupt the convention.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • With the St. Paul skyline in the background, protestors hold signs over Interstate 94 in St. Paul, Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Police officers spray pepper spray at a group of protesters during an anti-war rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • St. Paul police officers push back a group of protesters who were using a large sign during an anti-war protest at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Police attempt to remove a protester who was part of a group blocking a street during a rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Workers position signs as preparations are underway before the start of the opening session of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Delegates from Louisiana bow their head during invocation at the start of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
  • Cindy McCain, left, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., waves as she joins first lady Laura Bush on stage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
  • Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., waves to the crowed as he gets ready to speak at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
  • Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., points into the crowd during his speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
  • First lady Laura Bush speaks during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
  • Former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., makes a point while speaking at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
  • President Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
  • Princess Kasune Zulu of Zambia, left, and first lady Laura Bush pack care-giver packages for health workers who treat those with AIDS in African countries at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Members of the Texas delegation raise their hats in celebration on the floor of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • An unidentified delegate, from South Dakota, is seen at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Protesters march at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is introduced with their adopted daughter, Bridget, right, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • West Virginia delegates Michael Ankrom, left, and Nora Ankrom wear hats at the the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Republican presidential candidate, Sen., John McCain, R-Ariz., puts his arms around Piper Palin, the daughter of his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, not pictured, as she waves on the tarmac at the airport in Minneapolis, Minn., after McCain arrived for the Republican National Convention Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
  • Florida delegates Bryan Frederick and Nancy Patterson stand on the floor at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Frederick's gator hat holds an Obama doll in it's mouth. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Former Massachusetts Gov. and presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
  • Cindy McCain, wfe of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., center, Todd Palin, husband of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and Judith Nathan, wife of former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, left, applaud during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin waves to the crowed as she goes on stage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, holds her infant son, Trig, as she stands on stage with her husband, Todd, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, left, is joined by Republican presidential candidate John McCain, second from right, and her family at the end of her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • FILE - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, right, holds her son Trig, as she is joined by her family on stage after her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. From left are son, Track, daughter, Bristol and her boyfriend, Levi Johnston, daughters Willow and Piper and husband, Todd. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
  • Republican presidential nominee John McCain makes his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.
  • Republican presidential nominee John McCain addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.
  • Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, stand together on the stage during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
  • Arizona delegates C.R. Waters, left, and Cindy Baker, both of Yuma, Ariz., yell as votes are cast in support of the McCain/Palin ticket at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Police officers watch over two people who were detained after a Rage Against the Machine concert at the Republican National Convention in MInneapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
  • Campaign vendor Vassar Triplett sits on the curb outside the Republican National Convention trying to sell his remaining McCain campaign buttons in St. Paul, Minn., early Thursday morning, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Police line up near the capitol building during a scuffle at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • A protester on stilts is seen in front of a row of mounted police during a rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
  • Protesters block an intersection during a rally at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Cindy McCain, center, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, is escorted on stage by her son Jimmy, left, and son Jack during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

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