Kevin Drum, The Reasonable Lefty™, says Palin did a very good job:SARAH PALIN'S SPEECH....As expected, she's doing a very good job. In a way, she's every bit the pit bull Giuliani is, all the way down to the withering scorn and sarcastic asides. But she brings it off better than Rudy: it's more straightforward, more earnest, and yes, more small town. I don't think this speech will stop the questions about her selection, but it's certainly going to have an impact. She's coming off very well in her appointed role, and making a tough, smart, and very appealing first impression.
But holy cow, can this woman pull off the culture war stuff, or what? I gather that she didn't, in fact, ever really support Pat Buchanan, but she's every bit his disciple and successor in spirit. Wow.
And maybe just one more comment: for all that both Giuliani and Palin attacked Obama for being too full of himself, I don't think I've ever heard two more adulatory speeches in my life. You'd think John McCain was the second coming of George Washington the way they sang their nonstop panegyrics to him.
But the crowd is definitely on its feet tonight. Quite a contrast from Tuesday.
Now for the Swamper liveblogging:
Praises McCain's "resolve" to persevere in his candidacy, and in Iraq.
There's a time for politics, and a time for leadership. A time to campaign, and a time to put our country first . . . a true profile in courage.
victory in Iraq is now "in sight".
Anyone else tired of hearing about McCain? Or the "McCain narrative" or whatever it is? Too late now..
She's too cute. It's practically a drawback! As if she couldn't possibly be serious. Oh dear.
Discusses son Track, who will leave for Iraq on Sept. 1l, and refers to other children. Refers to birth of latest child .. ups and downs in her family. .. to the families of special needs children .. . says they will have a friend, an advocate in Palin.
cassandra,
I was just thinking the same thing. She needs to get back to more serious topics, not just small-town reminiscences. "Every woman can walk through every door of opportunity," a pitch for the XX vote . . .
Yeah you're right. Needs gravitas. Thatcher had it in spades.
What the hey????
Now she is talking about reform in Alaska ... about time! Her signature issue.
There's your favorite line LOL
Gawd, she is repeating her lie about the "bridge to nowhere"!
She said "thanks but no thanks" to a bridge with a $329 million funding gap. Such a profile in courage!
I've heard so much of this before. She had a speechwriter, according to NRO.
Just one?!
American energy sources. I like that. Her voice is better than I expected. Voice is so important and women often have problems coming across strong without soundling like screech owls..
She's got good delivery.
Now she's getting into meaty matters, taking on Obama, which is what she is supposed to do.
Man those projections on the big screen behind her are distracting.
I am just getting the audio . . . maybe I will look at the video later.
It doesn't show that often, just on the long shots. Must drive the delegates crazy.
Oh, enough about McCain. LOL
Now she gets into the POW stuff.
"Voice is so important and women often have problems coming across strong without soundling like screech owls.."
I was thinking that its a good thing her voice is a bit adenoidal - its slightly annoying and that keeps one from being distracted by the attractiveness.
I think she's solid, comfortable and cool, not too girly. The family stuff is good - most of America doesn't know her (other than crap on MSM) and it was an easygoing introduction.
Energy stuff was great.
Best line: the presidency of the United States isn't supposed to be a journey of 'self-discovery'.
Heh.
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Ok, folks, your considered verdicts?
Mrs. Fantastic!
I feel Chrissy Matthew's thrill running up my leg.
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