California delegates Peggy Buff (L) and her daughter Amy Buff wait for the start of the third session at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 3, 2008. [Agencies]

Florida delegates wear alligator hats, one of which contains a miniature replica of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (L) protruding from its mouth, for the start of the third session of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 3, 2008. [Agencies]