Taft doesn't quite make it to prime time

August 31, 2004
Toledo Blade

Governor addresses a mostly empty Madison Square Garden at 1:50 p.m.

NEW YORK - Addressing the Republican National Convention at 1:50 p.m. is like sneaking into Yankee Stadium at 2 a.m. and trying to steal second base.
It might be fun, but no one sees you.

But that's the time slot Gov. Bob Taft received as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

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"I'm pleased to report that we currently have Republican Governors in 28 states, and as their chairman, I proudly announce to you that we are strong and growing stronger,'' Mr. Taft said to the packed Ohio delegation in front of the podium.

Most of Madison Square Garden, however, was empty.

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