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09/02/2004: "Doing the Time Warp"

As I write this, it is 9:55 PM EDT. George Bush has not yet spoken to the Republican National Convention, but the Independent of Britain already has a piece up on its Web site about the speech. Complete with quotes and audience reaction:

Portraying himself as a clear-minded and decisive leader, George Bush last night pledged that if elected for a second term, he would continue the fight against terrorists "not for pride, not for power," but to keep America and the world a safe place to live.

In his acceptance speech climaxing the Republican convention here, Mr Bush offered his country "clear, consistent and principled leadership," insisting he had a "clear and positive plan" both for international affairs, and to set his country right at home.

Mr Bush's speech to a wildly cheering audience at Madison Square Garden arena capped a four-day convention launching the President into the last 60 days of a campaign which will determine whether he achieves the second White House term that eluded his father.

If you want the scoop before anyone else in this dimension, read it all.