Reminder: the three-day GOPAC conference for local and state Republicans nationwide starts today at the Renaissance Hotel. The kickoff speaker is former Congressman J.C. Watts of Oklahoma (and a former quarterback for the Sooners).

The gaggle of folks outside the hotel -- a common stopover for visiting sports teams -- will not be there trolling for autographs from the White Sox (or handing out crazy glue for Pirates gloves). Rather, they will be a welcoming committee from Dem gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato's campaign.

From a news release:

PITTSBURGH: TODAY, Thursday, June 17, 2010, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato’s campaign will welcome GOPAC members to Pittsburgh.

EVENT:

                      Onorato’s campaign will welcome members of GOPAC to Pittsburgh.

DATE/TIME:            TODAY, Thursday, June 17, 2010 11AM

LOCATION:              Renaissance Hotel (Outside)

107 6^th Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15222