September 2, 2008 - 14:24

No California speakers at convention's second night

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The second night of the Republican National Convention will not include any speakers from California.

Former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin, who heads the state's consumer services agency, was bumped from her speaking spot as a result of the shuffling that took place when Monday's session was shortened and simplified.

A list of Tuesday's speakers released by the Republican National Convention includes President Bush via satellite, former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.).

In the original list of speakers released before the convention, Marin was listed as a participant. It was unclear whether she will be added to the speakers' list later in the week.

Another California speaker, U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), lost his spot when Monday's convention session was limited to necessary business in order to recognize the impact of Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was scheduled to speak Monday night during prime time, but canceled his appearance because California's budget is still unfinished.

Ben van der Meer is a PolitickerCA.com Senior Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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