Hurricane Isaac

A worker attaches plywood to the window of his shop ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac on August 27, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to strengthen into at least a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall near Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Opinion: As Hurricane Isaac Threatens The GOP Continues To Party

As Hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf again, we will see if Katrina and Isaac serve as bookends of GOP hostility to federal disaster relief. An odd stance for a party that claims to “choose life” while watching people die in natural disasters rather than provide an adequate response.

2012/08/28

Republican National Convention Begins In Tampa

Despite lots of empty seats inside and rain and wind outside, the 2012 Republican National Convention was called to order in Tampa, Fla. The convention then recessed until Tuesday — a move to give delegates more time to arrive safely.

2012/08/27

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