McCain campaign optimistic McCain will accept nod at X

McCain campaign officials said in a conference call with reporters that they were optimistic that John McCain will accept the GOP nomination for president in person.

They also said they will announce Tuesday's convention schedule on Tuesday morning and that they're confident that Gustav won't bring a total halt to the convention.

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