GOP Cancels Press Briefing on Economy's Impact on Women

Says it will reschedule for later in storm-delayed convention

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/27/2012 11:41:28 AM

Media outlets will have to wait until later in the week to get the Republicans' take on the impact on women of what they call the "Obama economy."

A press briefing had been scheduled for Monday afternoon, but due to the storm-delayed, the presser was cancelled, at least for the moment. No word on when it would be rescheduled, but the RNC said it would still happen, only later in the week.

Convention organizers have said that event and speakers--conventions are the chance to highlight some party up-and-comers, would be accommodated in the new, three-day convention schedule.

The convention will get an official, technical opening, Monday at 2 p.m., but then immediately close for the day with no agenda items.