Paul Coming to W.Va.; McCain sending Roemer

Ron Paul is the first, and as yet only candidate who has committed to attending Tuesday's state Republican Party Convention for the 2008 presidential election.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has meanwhile announced that former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer will appear in West Virginia in his stead. Besides attending the convention, Roemer will also headline a delegate meet-and-greet Monday evening.

Update: Mitt Romney told MetroNews' Talkline on Friday that "representatives from his campaign will be on hand for the voting at the Charleston Civic Center." MetroNews has posted audio of the on-air interview.

Update II: The Intelligencer of Wheeling notes that "Fewer than 1 percent of West Virginia’s Republicans cast votes to nominate delegates to Tuesday’s state GOP convention," and fields both complaints and praise about the process.

Update III: Romney has also issued a videotaped message to West Virginia convention delegates.