Political bits

(Politico) Enthusiasm gap plagues GOP convention (GOP politicians in close races avoiding the convention like the plague. Also some choice quotes.)

(Ambinder) At the GOP convention, John McCain will accept the nomination "in the round." (I guess that's one way to try and avoid the terrible teleprompter/flat background speech.)

(Politico/Playbook) On that last night of the GOP convention, when John McCain makes his speech to accept the nomination, the "theme" of the night will be "Peace."

(WSJblog) The "Obama-can" launch (Republicans for Obama) is getting a whole lot of press considering the b-list names associated with it.

And, Making the rounds and defaming god, the Focus on the Family web video asking it's followers to "pray for rain" on Obama's acceptance speech.