21.   No one asked McCain to show his speech to the convention organizers ahead of time, according to all parties, but he plans to do so.

22.   Originally, the governor had declined an invitation to appear at the event, drawing sharp criticism from convention organizers.

23.   Police stopped street vendors from selling water to people using the area designated by convention organizers for protests.

24.   Rebel leaders and convention organizers said there would be no news about the forest conclave until it is over.

25.   Since Friday, Wilson has made much of the fact that his planned prime-time speech for Monday was canceled in a dispute with convention organizers.

26.   Ten corporations have been at least that generous to Democratic convention organizers.

27.   The GOP convention organizers offered Lazio a minor role in the proceedings, speaking along with other candidates for Senate, an offer Lazio turned down.

28.   This fits with the desire of the convention organizers to present an appearance of party harmony.

29.   Convention organizer Judy Duffy invited him by letter, but got no response.