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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave a very good speech at last night’s Republican Party Convention. Those in attendance certainly loved it as will the social conservative base of the Republican Party but the big question to be decided over the next several months is how will moderate Republican and Independent voters react to her. As reported in the NY Times , Ms. Palin:
… was seeking to wrest back the narrative of her life and redefine herself to the American public after a rocky start that has put Mr. McCains closest aides on edge. Ms. Palins appearance electrified a convention that has been consumed by questions of whether she was up to the job, as she launched slashing attacks on Mr. Obamas claims of experience.
Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown, Ms. Palin told the delegates in a speech that sought to eviscerate Mr. Obama, as delegates waved signs that said I love hockey moms. 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 a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.
As the crowd cheered its approval, Ms. Palin went on: I might add that in small towns we dont quite know what to make of a candidate who lavishes praise on working people when they are listening, and then talks about how bitterly they cling to their religion and guns when those people arent listening.
But, here’s the real story behind Seantor McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin to be the Republican Party Vice Presidential nominee.You tube Video of John McCain Asking Sarah Palin to be VP I think and hope that the McCain – Palin team will be rejected in favor of Obama – Biden. More on the Convention at Real Clear Politics.