With delegates and journalists wondering whether Hurricane Gustav will delay the proceedings here in the Twin Cities, we're all doing what any sane person would when bored in Minnesota -- going to the Mall of America, which is filled with all kinds of GOP-themed stuff. Here is probably the only Republican who can accurately be called cuddly.
Here I am in Nickelodeon Universe, an entire theme park within the mall, complete with two roller coasters and dozens of other full-size rides. Those are too scary for me, though.
Politico media reporter Michael Calderone is elated to meet his old childhood friend, Giant Blue Lego (TM) Dinosaur.
--Dana Goldstein