2008 Republican National Convention: Thursday
Supporters are awash in balloons at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Republican presidential nominee John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin are joined onstage by their families at the conclusion of the convention Thursday. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Cindy McCain embraces vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin at the close of the convention. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The Republican ticket for 2008, John McCain and Sarah Palin, after his speech accepting the presidential nomination. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Delegates celebrate as McCain accepts the nomination. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
McCain attempts to shush the cheering, chanting crowd during his speech accepting the nomination. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
John McCain walks on stage at the Republican National Convention. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) addresses the delegates. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
Brittany Hale, 23, left to right, Francis Barraza, 24, and Kat Vermelis, 27, from Orange County cheer during a musical break at the Republican National Convention. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
John McCain and his wife, Cindy. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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John McCain gets an early look at the stage where he will speak from tonight. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
A technician stands near where John McCain will make his acceptance speech tonight at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)