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The storm that was believed to be headed toward Louisiana is now expected to pass through Jamaica.
Winds are currently at 40 miles an hour with higher wind gusts, and the storm is expected to strengthen in the next 24 hours.
The last presidential candidate to accept the nomination in an open-air football stadium was John Kennedy in 1960.
Now Port Fourchon and coastal cities like New Orleans are staring down the barrel of Tropical Storm Gustav, which could come ashore next week as the worst hurricane since 2005.
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they pick will be made on Friday.
"I am very grateful for this opportunity, and I understand my responsibilities to the Dallas Cowboys and the National Football League."
"Rove called Lieberman," one of the sources told Politco. "Lieberman told him he would not make that call."
Hillary Clinton released her delegates at the Democratic National Convention, freeing them to back Obama.
The news of the air samples came the same day a sheriff's deputy was fired for lying about a relationship with Casey Anthony.
Caught on tape: A plane in Munich, Germany catching fire on the runway left passengers running for their lives.
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