Mike Huckabee will not speak as scheduled tonight at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.

Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, was booted from his prime time speaking slot as the GOP retooled  its convention schedule. Most events Monday were canceled because of Hurricane Gustav.

Huckabee’s speech is likely now Wednesday.

Tonight’s events kick off at 6 p.m. Speakers will include President Bush, via satellite, and First Lady Laura Bush.

Sen. Joe Lieberman is on the schedule. The independent from Connecticut aligns with Democrats in the Senate and was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2000.

Also on the agenda is former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee, who like Huckabee lost a bid this year to be GOP presidential nominee.

Tags: Fred Thompson, Joe Lieberman, Laura Bush, Mike Huckabee, President Bush

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