Gov. Sarah Palin's acceptance speech

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by TRFrance

Spare us, Mike. Please.

I dont know why you expected that.
VP candidates dont usually do that in their convention speeches.

And in case you forgot...Joe Biden didnt do that either. I didnt see you criticize Biden's speech for "lack of substance".

Exactly - that's not the VP-elects job.

Yahoo article on McCain's speech tonight - "Mark Salter, McCain's closest adviser and top speechwriter, said the address will focus on specific policy proposals but would also shine a light on the promise of transforming Washington and asking which candidate was better suited to make good on that promise. It will also portray McCain as a selfless public servant who has repeatedly taken political risks and challenged his party when necessary, Salter said."

[Sherri]

That was the greatest speech I think I've ever heard. Humor, poise, confidence, fantastic communicator............we were blown away! She is one tough cookie, but looks like a lady. Perfect for VP.

[Pressing-On]

Just read in another place someone posting:

I might even need to register as a democrat so I can vote twice!

Too funny!!!

[tamor]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Just read in another place someone posting:



Too funny!!!

[The Mrs]

The whole family here was very impressed! Even my teenage kids were excited and listened to every word! Now THAT'S impressive!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

The whole family here was very impressed! Even my teenage kids were excited and listened to every word! Now THAT'S impressive!

Seems that is the spirit now that Palin has been brought on board!

[tamor]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

The whole family here was very impressed! Even my teenage kids were excited and listened to every word! Now THAT'S impressive!

We were too. My husband thinks she is great.

My parents have voted for the democratic party as long as I can remember. Monday night I asked my mother what my dad would be doing right now if he were alive. She didn't hesitate when she said, "Vote for John McCain."

She even watched Sarah's entire speech last night, which was MAJOR for her. She is NOT into politics whatsoever. I was impressed that she was impressed!!

[DividedThigh]

she is tough, and dont play, i like her , she gets three votes at my house, dt

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by MikeinAR

I thought she would spend the majority of her speech ripping Obama which is the VP's job really. She did a great job of it.

I also expected her to start helping McCain lay out his plan for what he wants to do and where he wants to take the country. She didn't and I knew the Obama campaign would be quick to point out the lack of substance on the direction for America.

A lot of how this convention will play out for voters, is on John McCain now because he has to give specifics and details about how he's going to solve the issues the country is facing. It'll be interesting to hear the specifics and the direction he has in mind.

You are right, Mike. Palin has the base energized, but McCain will need to draw from the middle in order to win in November. It is a difficult line to walk because this country has been so divided by the media's constant railing on Bush and the current administration policies. If John goes too far he can lose the base, not far enough and he doesn't get the Reagan Democrats, it is a tough job.

[ILUVHIM]

Sarah's speech was filled with low blows and insults....it certainly got the geritol white republicans delegates all riled up. So much for diversity in the Republican party. It looked like a UPCI conference.