Without balloons, fanfare -- without even much smiling -- the Republicans kicked off their convention today with rules and order. As they broke into committees 30 minutes after the gavel went down, the mood was disappointed they didn't get as much celebration as the Dems did just a week before.
"I'm kind of disappointed we didn't have a full schedule," said delegate Mojie Adler. "This is my first national convention and it had to be spoiled by a damned hurricane."