Posted on 09/06/2008 12:41:44 AM PDT by goldstategop
If there was any doubt that John McCain's surprise pick of Sarah Palin has grabbed the attention of many Republicans, Barbara Falk, a retiree born and raised in this quaint small town, put it to rest yesterday: "I came out to see her."
So did Falk's friend Pat Mantel, who said, "I do enjoy that vice president that McCain picked." And so did Mantel's sister Carol Eberhardt, a retired lab worker and single mother of three, who said, "She speaks my language."
A day after McCain gave what many critics panned as a flat acceptance speech, Palin proved to be a popular draw.
She energized a once-sparkless campaign in the McCain-Palin ticket's first two campaign stops after the Republican National Convention.
Crowds of people jammed streets for blocks around the downtown stage set up here for the GOP ticket - the campaign put out a crowd estimate, drawn from the area, of 12,000 (matching Cedarburg's population).
It would be a scene repeated yesterday afternoon in Sterling Heights, Mich., a Reagan Democrat stronghold.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsday.com ...
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
This is the kind of response that wins elections--the people who can't be swayed by anything but their feelings about a person. No ad or speech is going to sway them.
George H. W. Bush couldn't speak well, Quayle was not a popular pick, but they won because people just didn't LIKE Dukakis.
Similarly, some voters could have huge disagreements with Palin, but so like the idea of her, and her persona, that they vote for McCain.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
It’s authenticity, my friend.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Check this garbage heap out. Think taxpayer dollars. The NEA has got to go.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080905/od_afp/usvotemccainschooloffbeat_080905222625
Obama is a terrible candidate. He's fine when the media love you and cover up your parade of misstatements, your babbling and stuttering, and you have celebs to love you and millions with which to buy nice stage sets and speech writers. But the man crumbles whenever confronted.
If you can't hold your own against the creampuff Bill O'Reilly, you're not good for much. And what happens when a strong woman dares criticize you? You scream for help from women who are a lot stronger than you are.
I recently checked out some polls from 2004, and it was in September when Bush took a clear lead. If McCain takes the lead within the next week and HOLDS it for a week or two, look for the REAL slime to start coming out, and I wouldn't be surprised if Average Joe came down with an average illness that requires a new VP be chosen.
Hillary is the exact opposite of what Sarah is. She’s abrasive, shrieky, presumptuos and mean. The only mean Sarah is is when she is defending her family against classless smears. That resonates.
Isn't that amazing? Palin will just accuse Obama and Biden of being afraid of her.
And of course Hillary wants to work soooo hard to get Obama elected for eight years.
McCain has all the appropriate creds and gravitas, but Palin is overshadowing him bigtime when it comes to charisma and excitement. She has a killer smile that lights up the place and, unlike Obama, she exudes genuineness from every pore. When you add to that the fact that she’s right on virtually every issue, she is one compelling package, the most exciting conservative I’ve seen since Reagan.
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Dispatching her to our state where McCain was already leading by a commanding margin prior to the pick is a colossal waste of time. She’s got to go where she can turn votes in swing or Dem lean states (such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, etc).
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
“I am really amused by how little comment Obama’s call to the ladies to save him has received, though I shouldn’t be. Talk about blinking first.”
How long has it been since we have heard “Women and other minorities?” I ask the question because in spite of women being more numerous than men, the left wing, with the help of the media made that “equation” mainstream.
My point exactly!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Coldwater, why don’t you just pack a bag and make a trip to where McCain and Palin WILL be speaking! Make a sign telling them where you came from, and work your way right up front so they will be sure to see you. Tell people handling the campaign too, who you are and how far you travelled. What a memory that would be! They are bound to give you special attention because you travelled from out of state to see and hear them — bet you could persuade some family or friends to go with you! If you do, make sure you let the news media know too because it would help the GOP get good publicity, and encourage other people to follow your lead
Just a thought....
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Sending surrogates out to counter Sarah’s popularity will just give Sarah more grist for the mill. Think of the quips she could make about “too many players on the ice”.
Obama will just look like a contemptible wimp.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Hee hee... Obama has to do halftime entertainment for rock concerts to draw those sort of numbers.
Come on CC. Take one for the team, would ya? ;-)
I'm in Texas, and we probably won't see her either.
People said this when Ronald Reagan spoke.
Well, sheeesh! You're no fun! LOL
I only said that I’m dissapointed. How about you?
Agreed.
And on the other side of the issue, what kind of woman candidate most appeals to men? I believe it is the positive, self-assured woman who also clearly conveys compassion and humility. There is something very appealing about a woman who displays leadership ability, including a dependable set of personal values, courage, sincerity, and poise, without attempting to deny her femininity. Without trying to pretend that she is a man. And without being shrill.
I didn’t say I’d shed a tear if we won Illinois, either. ;-)
Potus is a big league affair. Yo can only BS your way so far, Unless you are Bubba,then all bets are off. And even he is getting more out of favor all the time.
If that is the case she will let obummah sink. They are always for hire, ever the prostitoots.
Until the last few days when they will actually do some serious polling so that the few polling companies who actually care about their reps can save them when McCain wins.
The Tampa trip has been postponed because the Dems quickly dispatched Hillary to Tampa on Monday when they found out the GOP was sending Palin to Florida. And the GOP didnt like that idea because they are hoping to get some of those voters. So they are putting that trip off until later.
Yes, it is authenticity. This can’t be faked. We can distinguish between a real, unpretentious, graceful, remarkable young lady of singular accomplishment and a phony media creation with legions of fawning sycophants backing him. It’s hard to fool those in the heartland. This authenticity was also exhibited by Piper Palin when she wet her fingers and slicked back her baby brother’s hair so that he might look sharp before a national audience. That moment was precious. And what a contrast to the preening and pretentious Obama and his coterie of servile suplicants in the media. Obama is an empty box in pretty wrapping and gaudy wrapping at that. He’s living proof of Lincoln’s “but you can’t fool all of the people, all of the time.” People are beginning to see through this fraud who confuses his popularity and the worship he receives from a fawning press with accomplishment. He’s no messiah, but rather a tinhorn pharoah acting out a role.
It is just possible what we are witnessing here with the introduction of Sara Palin is the awakening of “the silent majority”.
There are so many folks who believe in what she said in her speech and have believed in it for years but were simply intimidated by the megaphone of the left wing media blaring in their ears day after day after day. Palin has managed to overwhelm the noise and deliver her message, one eagerly awaited by the greater majority of Americans as represented by a population that id 85% Christian and by a wide margin believes in the sanctity of life.
There is no stopping now and she must continually move forward with her message in an unapologetic way, continuing to exhibit the amazing confidence and force she showed us on Wednesday evening.
Actually, 143 days is to much time for the likes of an empty suit like Hussein. His persona is 100% manufactured by the media. It's an illusion and illusions can only be maintained for a short period of time before beginning to fall apart under the weight of reality.
How does Hillary going to Tampa change the dynamic as far as Palin getting women voters to her side? It would seem the contrast between Palin and Hillary (Beauty and the beast) would work in Palin’s favor.
Not sure...just that it seems as soon as they found out Hillary was going to be there they postponed it.
http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/news/story/palin-visit-off-now-hillarys-coming/
Illinois won’t be in question. Iowa possibly. Or Ohio, Virginia?
OK thanks!
Great post! She will revitalize the Repubilcan party.
Exactly its hard to imagine all the questions they have been ducking and all the news stories they don’t cover just to pump this phony up.
And without male votes, Obama will lose this election.
I recently read that more men vote Rep, and more women vote Dem.
Zero’s appeal to hillary to save him is an appeal to the women voters she attracts.
The reaction of women to Palin, and to the sexist media bias towards her is crucial.
Women voters will determine this election, imo.
Obama is humor impaired.
“A day after McCain gave what many critics panned as a flat acceptance speech, Palin proved to be a popular draw.”
Please, please, please bring her to Johnstown, PA. She will help defeat that pig Murtha.
This was the legendary first skirmish between Hillary and Palin. That being said, this sounds like a tactical move to me. The RATs zigged by sending Hillary, so Sara zagged by doing something useful somewhere else. Hillary can waste her time in Florida shooting her uninspired, mercenary load at a target who knew enough not to be there (almost like a Huntress would know). And Sara can always come back to Florida later.
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