McConnell, Kyl to Address Convention

By Roll Call Staff

Posted September 3, 2008 at 3:12pm

After being cut from a speaking slot Monday because of the Gulf Coast storms, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is scheduled to speak tonight at the GOP convention on behalf of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

Also on the lineup is McCains state colleague, Sen. Jon Kyl (R), who was added to the roster of speakers. He will make brief remarks at 10 p.m.

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