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Sarah Palin shores up GOP support at RNC with amazing speech

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Posted by: LincolnLSE

Palin Casts Herself as Washington Outsider, Jabs at Obama

by FOXNews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2008

ST. PAUL — Sarah Palin thrashed Barack Obama Wednesday as an empty suit whose campaign themes of “hope” and “change” are better suited to describe her Republican running mate, John McCain, a man, she said, who has spent a career in service to his country.

Palin, who came out of the blue to steal the spotlight at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, took a very public swat at her critics, using her headlining speech to scold the media for questioning her credentials and try to prove she has the policy chops to play with Washington insiders.

She also described McCain in glowing terms as a man who transcends politics and is a proven reformer.

“If character is the measure in this election, and hope the theme, and change the goal we share, then I ask you to join our cause. Join our cause and help America elect a great man as the next president of the United States,” Palin said.

“Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election: In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change,” she said.

The first-term Alaska governor introduced herself to voters as a small-town Washington outsider and pitched that as an asset.

“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these last few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone,” she said. “But … here’s a little news flash for those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”

She also jabbed at Obama for telling California donors during the Democratic primary that small-town voters “cling” to things like religion and guns out of bitterness.

“We prefer candidates who don’t talk about us one way in Scranton and the other way in San Francisco,” she said.

Defending her record as a “chief executive” in Alaska, she teased Obama for describing himself as a “community organizer” before joining the Illinois senate and warned, “The American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery.”

“I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town,” she said. “Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess, I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Palin would be the first female vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket, and if elected the first female vice president.

She spoke Wednesday just two hours before McCain was expected to be nominated as the Republican candidate for president. She took the stage to thunderous applause, as supporters held up signs that said “Palin Power” and “Hockey Moms 4 Palin.”

Posted by: LincolnLSE

What can I say but, "incredible!" This was the speech that the GOP needed from Sarah Palin. She has proven her ability and advanced executive experience beyond Barack Obama.

How could you question her ability to run the White House after that speech?

McCain just gained 6 points in the polls.

Sorry Barack. Real people will be voting for real candidates this election.

Reform vs Change = McCain-Palin

Posted by: Calabrio

It was a brilliant and beautiful display.
Even the pundits that hate her politically dropped their jaws and then were struck by what they perceived as a scary political reality.

Great night for the country.

Posted by: Kbob

It was a great speech. Mitt Romney's not so much. Huckabee's was okay. Giuliani gave a great speech, too.

Posted by: fossten

She's likable. People will instinctively want her to win.

Posted by: mikemark8

Not just a home run, a grand slam-and Guiliani did a nice set-up for her. She is a great speaker, and it was nice to see and listen to a real person who seems to relate to the common man.

I also like that this convention is not as contrived as the last one.

Posted by: Machspeed

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Originally Posted by mikemark8

I also like that this convention is not as contrived as the last one.

"What's the Difference between a Hockey Mom & a Pitbull? Lipstick!!" ROTFL!! Too Funny!!

"Managed to write two memoirs but no major reforms!"....OUCH! And so much more.....

To say the least, Palin was very impressive last night. It will be very interesting to see her in debate.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

you mean Hitlers daughter?

Posted by: LincolnLSE

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Originally Posted by 02V8Sport

you mean Hitlers daughter?

Absolutely ridiculous. I'm sure you could find a similar photo of Obama if you looked hard enough.

Posted by: ford nut

She was great last night.

But she can say some crazy stuff.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080903/...palin_iraq_war

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told ministry students at her former church that the United States sent troops to fight in the Iraq war on a "task that is from God."
In an address last June, the Republican vice presidential candidate also urged ministry students to pray for a plan to build a $30 billion natural gas pipeline in the state, calling it "God's will."

She must have a pipeline to god

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by LincolnLSE

Absolutely ridiculous. I'm sure you could find a similar photo of Obama if you looked hard enough.

I know, Im just playing around. CNN caught the shot.

Posted by: fossten

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Originally Posted by 02V8Sport

I know, Im just playing around. CNN caught the shot.

Yes, leave it to CNN to invoke Godwin's Law, thus ending the discussion.

Posted by: shagdrum

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Originally Posted by 02V8Sport

you mean Hitlers daughter?

"Hitler's daughter" sure is hot!

Posted by: pektel

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Originally Posted by Machspeed

"What's the Difference between a Hockey Mom & a Pitbull? Lipstick!!" ROTFL!! Too Funny!!

Funny.

How many high school hockey players does it take to change a light bulb?

None. Their moms do it for them.

Posted by: TheDude

Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention

By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Sep 3, 11:48 PM ET

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth.

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Some examples:

PALIN: "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending ... and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere."

THE FACTS: As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a "bridge to nowhere."

PALIN: "There is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform — not even in the state senate."

THE FACTS: Compared to McCain and his two decades in the Senate, Obama does have a more meager record. But he has worked with Republicans to pass legislation that expanded efforts to intercept illegal shipments of weapons of mass destruction and to help destroy conventional weapons stockpiles. The legislation became law last year. To demean that accomplishment would be to also demean the work of Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a respected foreign policy voice in the Senate. In Illinois, he was the leader on two big, contentious measures in Illinois: studying racial profiling by police and requiring recordings of interrogations in potential death penalty cases. He also successfully co-sponsored major ethics reform legislation. -END SNIP

FULL STORY AND MORE EXAMPLES HERE

Posted by: fossten

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Originally Posted by 95DevilleNS

THE FACTS: Compared to McCain and his two decades in the Senate, Obama does have a more meager record. But he has worked with Republicans to pass legislation that expanded efforts to intercept illegal shipments of weapons of mass destruction and to help destroy conventional weapons stockpiles. The legislation became law last year. To demean that accomplishment would be to also demean the work of Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a respected foreign policy voice in the Senate. In Illinois, he was the leader on two big, contentious measures in Illinois: studying racial profiling by police and requiring recordings of interrogations in potential death penalty cases. He also successfully co-sponsored major ethics reform legislation. -END SNIP

FULL STORY AND MORE EXAMPLES HERE

Obama's voted with the Bush Administration's Failed Policies!

We can't take a chance on change!

Posted by: Marcus

This doesn't deserve its own thread, but I had to post this for the fellow BSG fans:

Posted by: shagdrum

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Originally Posted by Marcus

This doesn't deserve its own thread, but I had to post this for the fellow BSG fans:

I just found my new desktop!!! That is classic! I always thought McCain looked a bit like Tigh!!

Posted by: fossten

Posted by: TheDude

Rasmussen 9/5/08:

"Obama now attracts 46% of the vote while McCain earns 45%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 48%, McCain 46%"

Guess she didn't have as big an impact as hoped for.

Posted by: fossten

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Originally Posted by 95DevilleNS

Guess she didn't have as big an impact as hoped for.

"As hoped for?" How much of an impact were you hoping for?

Posted by: shagdrum

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Originally Posted by 95DevilleNS

Rasmussen 9/5/08:

"Obama now attracts 46% of the vote while McCain earns 45%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 48%, McCain 46%"

Guess she didn't have as big an impact as hoped for.

The polls won't reflect her impact that quick, and a CBS poll today showed that McCain and Obama are tied again. And remember, CBS polls tend to be very bias towards the left...

There is also this news...

Palin Power: Fresh Face Now More Popular Than Obama, McCain

Posted by: MERIJONS97LSC

Not only is she a good speaker, But she also knows how to keep her guests in line at pool side!

Posted by: TheDude

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Originally Posted by fossten

"As hoped for?" How much of an impact were you hoping for?

I didn't. There were posts in here stating that once the RNC started and she shined, the numbers would slope considerably against Obama.

Posted by: fossten

VP picks usually don't make up jack. The fact that she brought back 5 points is pretty significant.

Posted by: fossten

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95DevilleNS

Rasmussen 9/5/08:

"Obama now attracts 46% of the vote while McCain earns 45%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 48%, McCain 46%"

Guess she didn't have as big an impact as hoped for.

Zogby has McCain/Palin up four.

Pollster John Zogby:

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"Clearly, Palin is helping the McCain ticket. She has high favorability numbers, and has unified the Republican Party. The striking thing here in this poll is that McCain has pulled ahead among Catholics by double-digits. On the other hand, Palin is not helping with likely voting women who are not aligned with either political party. The undecided independent women voters decreased this week from 15% to 7%, but those women went to Obama. Palin is also helping among men, conservatives, notably with suburban and rural voters, and with frequent Wal-Mart shoppers, who tend to be "values" voters who like a good value for their money."

Posted by: Calabrio

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Originally Posted by MERIJONS97LSC

Not only is she a good speaker, But she also knows how to keep her guests in line at pool side!

A photoshop... and a bad one at that.

Posted by: fossten

McCain now up three in Gallup poll, outside the margin of error.

Posted by: LincolnLSE

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Originally Posted by fossten

McCain now up three in Gallup poll, outside the margin of error.

Finally, the beginning of the rest of the election.

Posted by: shagdrum

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Originally Posted by 95DevilleNS

Rasmussen 9/5/08:

"Obama now attracts 46% of the vote while McCain earns 45%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 48%, McCain 46%"

Guess she didn't have as big an impact as hoped for.

Care for some salt and pepper to go with those words you gotta eat?