Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain is greeted at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by (from right) running mate Sarah Palin; her husband, Todd; daughter Bristol; and future son-in-law Levi Johnston. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Many buttons, including this one advertising Sarah Palin as the "hottest VP," are on sale at the Republican National Convention Wednesday. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)

Dick Vinar of Eden Prarie, Minn., a volunteer, looks through t-shirts for his grandchildren at the gift shop on day three of the RNC. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)

"To us he looks like the best man for the job," said English Piper of Waynoka, Okla., who is seen here sitting in front of a billboard. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)

Colorado delegates and "McCain Moms", Crista Huff, left, Keri Brehm and Charcie Russell wait for the night's speeches to begin. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Volunteer Ben Mallon, of Northern Ireland, takes a nap while waiting for the night's speeches. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Former U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, Bob Dole, arrives at the Republican National Convention. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

GOPAC Chairman and former Lt. Governor of Maryland, Michael S. Steels speaks at the convention. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Former Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney, speaks at the Republican National Convention. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)