These pictures show a little bit of why so many mainstream Americans are so excited about Sarah Palin. In addition to being governor of a state, and mother of five children, she finds time to go fishing and hunting, to visit the troops in Kuwait, Iraq and Germany, to do photo shoots for national glamour magazines, and on top of this all, she disses PETA and the animal rights nuts. Damn, she looks good in fur. This is a woman who, instead of whining about life, goes out and engages it fully.
John, thanks for linking to “The Next Cheney”…. it’s almost one AM, fully 12 hours after McCain’s announcment of Sarah Palin, and the “DNC Rapid Response” team hasn’t noticed that that page is out of date.
C’mon guys.
Sarah Palin.
Perhaps you’ve heard of her.
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Proof that Sarah Palin is a GENIUS. From her speech today:
“It was rightly noted in Denver this week that Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America, but it turns out the women of America aren’t finished yet and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all.”
Proof that the Democrat Party Leaders are IDIOTS. From the official website of the Democrat Party:
The Democrats were all ready to start smearing McCain’s VP choice, using “the old politics of Karl Rove” in direct opposition to what Lord Barry claims to stand for. But in the end, they looked like complete fools, because they left Sarah Palin off the list of possible McCain VP picks. They’re left with an incredibly ridiculous, incredibly stupid website which is a testament to their hypocrisy and idiocy.
Sometimes a change of scenery is a change for the better. The GOP nomination of John McCain for 44th President of the United States and Sarah Palin as his choice for Vice President is not only historical for the party but also for the nation. This monumental occasion not only changes the face of American politics but also changes the face and message of the Republican party - for the better. John McCain may not the most innately conservative Republican but he’s chosen a refreshing and inspiring new conservative to help lead the party into the future.
Sarah Palin is not quite the major “Bush Administration” player the Democrats would like her to be. She’s also not the MAN they’d hoped she’d be!
The Democrats, aside from overt socialism, have become a party whose interests and slogans have been defined as “not George Bush” since he won in 2000. Their major players include has been, never will be’s, and Obama, who’s got a “speech he have in 2004″ and a failed campaign ending this November 4th.
Sarah Palin will clearly challenge the Democrats by using their usual tactics against them. Obama commented on her, “it’s still more of the same”…he’s got nothing else he could say - they’re so used to bashing Bush they seem to have forgotten that he’s not seeking a third term and only have anti-Bush rhetoric in their playbook. Not to mention, she’s now the real female face in politics - overnight! What happened to that…what’s her name who Obama snubbed?
The election of 2008 was almost foolproof before, but now I’m calling it a landslide. In name alone, Barack Hussein Obama sounds like the FBI 3 most wanted list, but he’s an inexperienced liberal trying to make America a socialist country. His choice of Biden for VP is clearly an attempt to add credibility and experience to his ticket but by snubbing Hillary, he not only lost the election, but he opened the door for McCain to garner even more votes from women and those lost specifically to Hillary. She would have brought what Barack needs most - votes, but instead he couldn’t have someone who’d cast a shadow on him. People would credit her - not him for a victory. But that’s a lost possibility.
Palin now has the opportunity to change the Republican party for the better. Not only by changing the face of the party in a literal sense, but also by making the GOP the party who put a women in the White House. Palin brings back a traditional conservative American point of view and refreshes the party.
I’ve made arguments over time that Democrats refuse to admit defeat ever comes from anything other than tom foolery. It comes from American people rejecting their message. When will they get it?
The 2008 election will be about change. Change for the better in the Republican party - change that we can believe in. Hope is an important mantra in Obama’s campaign…it’s all he has left.
At a stop in Monaca, Pa., Barack Obama seemed to distance himself from his campaign’s first, harshly critical response to the Palin pick.
“I think that, uh, you know, campaigns start getting these, uh, hair triggers and, uh, the statement that Joe and I put out reflects our sentiments,” he said, according to the pool report, apparently criticizing his staff for going overboard, as he did occasionally in the primary.
He was referring to a more gracious statement of congratulations he issued later with Biden, which he then reiterated.
Yeah…. I don’t know about that.
What kind of MO is that?
Trash then say, “nah, we didn’t mean it.”
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I’m not going to cite specifics here, but here’s what I’ve been reading from the comments on a variety of sites regarding the Palin pick (sites like Grassrootspa, PolitikerPA, CNN, Foxnews, etc. as well as callers on Rush’s show)
I can honestly say Palin was a brilliant choice. Here’s what’s I’ve read of reactions on the right - the base is fired up. In this one decision, McCain secured the conservative base. I have yet to see one Republican say a single negative things about Gov. Palin. In fact, Republicans of all stripes are saying great things about Gov. Palin. It was stated best when one caller to Rush paraphrased Michelle Obama in saying “for the first time in a long time, I’m proud to be a Republican again.”
Reaction from the left - Critical of the choice is putting it mildly. The attacks on her are weak and hypocrital at best, which points to the left being scared of the uncertainty she brings. The criticism comes down to one word - experience. The talking points are that she has less experience than Obama. They are also critical of her foreign policy lack of experience. And now about a “scandel” with the firing of a state trooper. If that’s the best they’ve got, this race is over. Highlighting any supposed lack of experience only shines a light on Obama’s lack of experience.
Reactions from the media and talking heads - critical because she’s not tearing the party apart or because they didn’t see a VP Palin pick coming. Need I say any more about this group. If they don’t like her, it must be a good pick.
I’ll be curious to see the polls from the Palin pick. Biden was a bust - no bounce for Obama. Considering how conservatives are all excited, Palin should give McCain nice momentum going into the convention.
Craig Williams Praises McCain Choice of Sarah Palin
as Vice Presidential Running Mate
Williams says Palin has been his top pick for Vice President since meeting with her
twice over the summer to discuss energy crisis, other policy issues
DREXEL HILL – Craig Williams, the Republican Congressional candidate in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, today praised Senator John McCain’s selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate. Williams has been a strong proponent of Palin for Vice President and met with her privately one-on-one at the National Governor’s Association conference in Philadelphia this summer and again during his trip to Alaska to promote energy independence.
“A maverick for reform has picked a maverick for reform as his running mate,” said Williams. “She is committed to good government and ran as a reform candidate for Governor of Alaska in 2006, defeating an incumbent of her own party in the primary. Her willingness to stand up to the political establishment – even the leadership of her own party – is very much in the mold of John McCain.”
“I think she will appeal to voters as a fresh face and Washington outsider who brings a lot of energy to the campaign,” said Williams. “While a lot of the initial media attention will likely focus on the fact that she is a woman, people are going to like her record as a reformer, fiscal conservative, and environmentally conscious executive. She is an excellent choice with experience as a government administrator – something no one else on the Presidential ballot possesses.”
Williams’ enthusiasm for Palin was shared by two prominent supporters of his campaign – Delaware County Chair Linda Cartisano and Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon.
“This is a historic moment for the Republican Party, the first time we have had a woman on the Presidential ticket,” said Cartisano. “I am so proud that it is going to be the Republican Party that breaks the glass ceiling and puts a woman in the vice presidency. What I like most about Sarah is her toughness – she says what’s on her mind and is not afraid to stand up to the powers that be for what is right. She has a real independent streak that I think is going to resonate with suburban voters.”
“Sarah Palin has an impressive record in Alaska of being pro-environment, cutting waste in government, and addressing the energy crisis,” said Fizzano Cannon, who led the Republican ticket in votes in her run for Delaware County Council in 2007. “It’s not going to be ‘Washington-style politics as usual’ with her straight talk and reform agenda.”
Craig Williams is running for Congress the 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, comprising most of Delaware County and parts of Montgomery and Chester Counties. Williams is a former federal prosecutor, Marine combat veteran, and former active duty Deputy Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He lives in Concord Township, Delaware County, with his wife Jennifer, daughter and two step-children. The 7th District is his home – where he lives, where his kids go to school, where he pays taxes, where he attends church, and where he intends to spend the rest of his life.
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Change…It’s been The Chosen One’s mantra ever since he decided he was the next president of the United States.
This past week, he chose Sen. Joe Biden, a 30+ year veteran of the senate, as his running mate. This on the heels of blasting Senator McCain for not making America better during his 26 year tenure as Senator from Arizona.
So, Biden’s 30+ years did amount to the “change” Obamessiah is touting?
Feh!
Sarah Palin, John McCain’s pick for Vice Presidential running mate, is the poster-girl of change. She has been continuously pushing reform in her home state of Alaska, she even went so far as to sell the gubernatorial jet, and at a profit!
Change?
Sarah Palin: Change we can believe in!
BTW, I have to gloat a little…I did predict this one. I had one important factor in my favor…HOPE!
One more thing I just learned, Palin runs marathons. That seals the deal for me. Having run five marathons myself and will be running my sixth on Oct. 11th in Hartford, CT, I know everything I need to know about our future Vice President.
I have to admit that I was a bit nervous when Sarah Palin first stepped up to the microphone, but to my relief she delivered, as Dick Cheney would say, “BIG TIME!”
What a performance! I turned down the sound on my TV and turned on Rush. He was going wild, cheering her on. He’s pumped! She said all the right things, and she meant them. The tribute to Geraldine and Hillary was brilliant, and deadly. She was picking up their mantle and carrying it forward just days after Hillary was forced into a humiliating submission. They are the past, she is claiming the future.
All of a sudden the dynamics of this race have changed. For the first time I am beginning to think that McCain is going to win this thing. Not “can” win, but “will” win. The Republican Party has just been reinvigorated. A new generation of leadership is emerging, not in Washington, but out in the States. The future is starting to look good.
You touch on some great points about Sarah Palin. Her speech was very personal and authentic… a great contrast compared to long winded and full of hot air Obama and Biden.
The Democrats major attack on Palin can be her lack of experience. But that only serves to highlight Obama’s own inexperience. For Republicans, the master is at the top of the ticket, and the apprentice is second. The Democrats are precisely the opposite.
The Palin family’s commitment to life issues is second to none. After a pre-natal exam revealed that their youngest has Downs Syndrome, they knew the challenges ahead and pressed on.
She looks better in hunting orange than John Kerry and she does have a bit of that endearing Alaskan accent.
Overall, Sarah Palin is the most “regular” of the four candidates. A feature I find valuable in candidates.
“Are they like me?”
Yes. She Is.
Indeed, my inbox has been overflowing… tons of SMS…. phones are off the hook.
Republicans are finally excited.
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Here’s the first game that the political punditry will be playing - who does Palin remind you of.
When I was watching her speak, she actually reminded me of Margaret Thatcher - the Iron Lady. She’s the type of person who would be willing to be the only person to stand up in a crowded room and say “no” when every other person in the room would drop their spine and say “yes” on an issue. She’s my kind of politician.
