National Committee members thank, encourage delegates

Republican National Committeewoman Mary Buestrin thanked convention-goers this morning following the platform meeting, saying she was inspired by their work in the 2008 campaign.

Buestrin said the party set records for voter outreach despite "a candidate that was hard to put our arms around," an opponent like an "unstoppable freight train," and the "liberal media."

She asked activists to retain that fervor for 2010, saying the next election is "crucial for our party and our nation."

Fellow committee member Steve King offered delegates a suggestion for their struggles in state and national races: "Look in the mirror."

King, holding a small mirror up to the audience, read from the 2008 GOP party platform that "I see a Republican." He urged the delegation not to see moderates, conservaties or RINOs amongst their ranks.

Listen to Buestrin's speech.

Listen to King's speech.

-- By Andy Szal