Convention update: 1:30 p.m.

Delegates are working through lunch to discuss the party platform. Next they will elect national delegates and hear from Fox News contributor Cal Thomas.

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe spoke – wasn’t much we haven’t heard before but it got the crowd excited. Snowe spoke of her support for Collins’ reelection, and her plans to help Republicans across the state get elected.

The senators both urged party unity as the Democrats continue to fight over their pick for a presidential nominee.

Collins brought up a comment PolitickerME’s own Wally Edge made on a recent post. “Commentator Wally Edge said he expected this convention to be contentious,” Collins said. “Has he seen what’s going on with the Democrats?”

Both senators urged support for John McCain. Collins drew contrasts between herself and likely opponent Tom Allen on a number of issues.

Check back later for video on all speeches.