On Thursday, Sen. John McCain delivered his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota. In these extended excerpts, we hear Sen. McCain discuss his economic priorities and the captivity that came to define his approah to life and his service to America.

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Why has the GOP fallen in love with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin? What did John McCain accomplish in his speech Thursday night? Which ticket has the momentum now? We ask John Gizzi, Political Editor of Human Events.

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We visit with Capitol Steps star Elaina Newport to discuss the Republican convention and the meteoric rise of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The Steps also pay tribute to the government's solid handling of Hurricane Gustav by reminding us about a far less stellar performance three years ago. Their song is called "FEMA".

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How well did John McCain come across to voters in his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night? Did he create enough distance between himself and President Bush? How important will his amazing personal story be in this campaign? Can Sarah Palin's appeal stretch beyond the base and draw swing voters? How will Obama and Biden try to fight back? We ask Larry Sabato, Professor of Political Science at the University of Virginia.

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Health care reform should be at the very top of the next president's agenda. That's the message from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and four other organizations stressing the need for real reform to be enacted. So what is this coalition hoping to achieve through this campaign? What is considered a must in any comprehensive reform? How can the very different approaches to reform be reconciled? And what answers should you demand from John McCain and Barack Obama when it comes to health care reform? We ask Dan Smith, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

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Why are Republicans so excited about Sarah Palin? How can she be a gamechanger in this campaign? Can she make the difference in some swing states? And what must John McCain do tonight and for the next two months to win this election? We ask Arkansas Rep. John Boozman.

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Vets for Freedom is in Minnesota this week to promote their message of finishing the job in Iraq and coming home in victory. How is the atmosphere in the Twin Cities different than they experienced in Denver? How is their message of victory in Iraq being received by the GOP faithful? And how does a veteran of the Iraq War - and specifically in Anbar Province - react to that territory being secure enough to be handed over to Iraqi control? We get insightful and powerful answers from Battle of Fallujah veteran and Vets for Freedom Co-Founder David Bellavia.

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Why are Republicans ecstatic about Gov. Sarah Palin as their vice presidential candidate? What does the GOP hope she can do for the ticket? What will be John McCain's message in his address tonight? And how will he reach out to all of those undecided voters? We ask David Lightman, White house Correspondent for the Washington Bureau of McClatchy News.

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Wednesday night, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin thrilled the Republican convention as she accepted her party's vice presidential nomination. But what did she say? Here are two extended excerpts, as Gov. Palin discusses her record in Alaska and points out the weaknesses in Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

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Republicans swung back into action Tuesday night at the Republican convention. Here are extended excerpts from former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson and Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee.

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Former Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman endorsed Republican John McCain Tuesday night at the GOP convention. How important was his speech? How convincing was it to moderate Democrats sitting on the fence? We ask former Lieberman Chief of Staff Michael Lewan.

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Democrats say Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is weak when it comes to experience on international and national security matters. But is that true? What issues does she deal with in Alaska that may prepare her very well for the number two spot on the ticket? We ask Frank Gaffney, President of the Center for Security Policy and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for President Reagan.

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After pausing a day out respect for those enduring Hurricane Gustav, the Republicans swing into full gear tonight at their convention in Minnesota. Have they been hurt by the day off? How significant is the story of Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter? What impact could Joe Lieberman have in his speech tonight? We ask Richard Benedetto, former White House Correspondent for USA TODAY.

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The media are frothing at the mouth over news that the 17-year-old daughter of GOP Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin is pregnant. Why? Is there a double standard because Gov. Palin is a social conservative? Does this hurt the cause for abstinence-based sex education? We'll talk about it with Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America's Legislative Action Committee.

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Hurricane Gustav is now a memory along the Gulf coast, but the needs for those impacted by the storm continue. What is the American Red Cross doing to assist those devastated by Gustav? What is being done to prepare for storms like Hanna and Ike that are still churning in the Atlantic? And how can you help? We ask Rob Levine, spokesman for the American Red Cross.

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Why did Gustav weaken before hitting shore? How much of a difference could that make in the amount of damage? What severe weather could this system still wreak? And what storms are now getting closer to the U.S.? We ask DAn Kottlowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist for accuweather.com.

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How badly did Louisiana get smacked by Hurricane Gustav? What disaster response plans are in effect? Why are Red Cross officials confident we won't see another human crisis like we did after Katrina? We ask Peter Teahan of the American Red Cross who is in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Are Republicans smart or ultrasensitive in scaling back the convention while Hurricane Gustav wallops the Gulf coast? Is McCain actually catching a break since President Bush will no longer be at the convention? How should he handle addressing any major destruction? And three days later, what is the verdict on running mate Sarah Palin? We ask longtime political analyst and strategist Carol Platt Liebau.

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Should the next president order a special commission designed to combat rising crime rates on America's streets? That's the argument from Ronald Ruecker, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Why does he believe such a commission is necessary? What would the commission do? Find out in Greg's discussion with Mr. Ruecker.

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