[ari-freedom]

No need to be emotional. Just read her transcripts and decide for yourself if she has what it takes:
http://monkeycrash.com/2008/09/19/transcript-full-palin-hannity-interview/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/02/debate.transcript/

[Windflier]

No need for me to read transcripts. I heard most every word Sarah spoke on television and radio during the campaign.

decide for yourself if she has what it takes

Already done. She's definitely got the right stuff.