The rise of the Obamacons is more than a reaction against Mr Bush's remodelling of the Republican Party and Mr McCain's desperation: there were plenty of disillusioned Republicans in 2004 who did not warm to John Kerry.

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A unique departure will be made at the convention in abandoning the time-honored smoker for a smokerette, which the ladies will be invited to attend. Special “cigars” are being prepared for the ladies and the committee in charge predicts that every lady present will “smoke.”