Linda had breakfast with members of the Pennsylvania delegation at the San Diego Hilton on Mission Bay, and they talked about last night's events at the convention. The delegation overwhelmingly enjoyed Nancy Reagan's speech and the video tribute to Ronald Reagan, and especially enjoyed hearing Colin Powell's speech. They feel as though the party has been energized by the events thusfar, and Powell's message of moderation within the party was a real boost to the delegates... even though members of the group still disagree about the wisdom of the Republican Party's position on abortion rights, with some favoring tolerance of the pro-choice viewpoint and others favoring a commitment to pro-life principles.
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