Posted on 11/02/2008 1:36:09 PM PST by reasonisfaith
Sarah Palin, smiling radiantly and standing several feet above the crowd in Raleigh, NC, said “You want me to sign that?” An apt question—I was surrounded by excited Palin supporters, all yelling frantically and holding out pink t-shirts and Palin photos for her autograph. The lady next to me shouted “For my daughter, Sarah!”
In my pocket I had found a piece of sloppily folded script left over from the phone campaigning I had done just prior to the event. I held it toward Governor Palin, upward and through the barrier of angry looking Secret Service men. “Yes!” was my reply. She took it in her hand and scribbled on it as I blurted out “God bless you Sarah!” The Governor’s “Thank you so much” was barely audible above the roar of the crowd.
Moments later, my wife and daughter both squealed with excitement when I showed them Palin’s gracefully scribbled autograph.
I know, it’s just a signature. But Palin is not your average vice presidential candidate.
Seeing Palin speak and having the chance to exchange brief words with her brought me later to reflect on the fact that at the moment I felt as though I already knew her personally. I believe Palin has that affect on people because of the way she speaks--like a regular person without airs or put ons—-a sign of honesty and genuineness.
Sarah Palin has demonstrated she can do anything she decides to do, and that she has all the qualities necessary to be president if called to such a duty. Intelligence, knowledge, determination, thick skin and restraint are not the least of those qualities.
After hearing the mind-numbed robots on television hysterically claim Palin lacks experience, I have yet to hear one single example of a presidential task that can be described to be above Palin's abilities. They mention no specifics because none exist. I don't care if you're David Axelrod, Pat Buchannan or Karl Rove. When you make this silly claim you reveal an intellectual blindness brought on by too many years of experience in Washington.
And yes, Governor Palin is more beautiful in person if such a thing can be possible. Frankly, I see a lot of my wife in Sarah Palin.
She deserves that and more.
It was definitely worth the trip.
Excellent post, a lot of good stuff in one place.
You lucky dog.
I agree 100% she is the most qualified candidate we have had in some time.
She represents the best of American and that is pretty damn good.
She has been the shining moment of the campaign! Great Post!
I saw Sarah Palin a few weeks ago here in Virginia Beach. She is such a great person. I felt like I known her my whole life after that rally.. She connects with people like I have never seen before.
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