From the River Centre in St. Paul, Minnesota, opening day is a shadow of what the Republicans planned for their National Convention. The McCain campaign is waiting to see what Hurricane Gustav does to the Gulf Coast and if preparations were adequate.  We get an update on Gustav and on anti-war protestirs, who have not altered their plans.

Banner image: A television displays a weather map of Hurricane Gustav on day one of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images