Politics | Republican National Convention Tonight's RNC Viewing Guide Palin has plenty on her speech must-do list ... and, oh yeah, Giuliani speaks, too By Ambreen Ali Posted Sep 3, 2008 5:30 PM CDT Copied John McCain is greeted at the airport by Sarah Palin and her family as well as Cindy McCain, right, and family upon his arrival in Minneapolis today. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Tonight, Sarah Palin takes center stage at the Republican National Convention, and Politico's Martin Kady II has your viewer's guide: What pregnancy? The maverick will focus on proving she can "do the heavy lifting on policy." Geography round: Palin will drop some knowledge on "despots and dictators" to prove she can handle the terrorist threat. Poke at pundits: Expect a harsh word about the media frenzy trailing her all week. "First dude:" Meet Todd Palin, the “rugged, Western” super-dad who also works as a commercial fisherman and oil-field worker. Remember Rudy? Giuliani, once the scheduled keynoter, has been reduced to an introduction that won’t “be remembered once Palin starts speaking." Read These Next A "horrific" incident killed 3 deputies in East Los Angeles. In the early morning hours in East Hollywood, chaos. This is why you don't wear metal in MRI rooms. You may not want to peek at suggested health insurance rates for 2026. Report an error