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MA & NH Delegates React
By Fred Thys

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Republican presidential nominee John McCain waves to the crowd after concluding his speech at the Party?s convention in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo)
Republican presidential nominee John McCain waves to the crowd after concluding his speech at the Party?s convention in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo)
ST. PAUL, Minn. - September 05, 2008 - This morning, Republicans are leaving Minnesota to return to their homes all over the country.

With the conclusion of the Republican National Convention last night, the delegates hope that their party's message this week has excited Republicans and won over some independents and Democrats for their presidential candidate, John McCain.

WBUR's Fred Thys spent last night in the convention hall, gauging the reactions of delegates from New England.


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