Posted on 09/23/2009 5:04:29 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner
Sarah Palin, in what was billed as her first speech overseas, spoke on Wednesday to Asian bankers, investors and fund managers.
A number of people who heard the speech in a packed a hotel ballroom, which was closed to the media, said Mrs. Palin spoke from notes for 90 minutes and that she was articulate, well-prepared and even compelling.
“The speech was wide-ranging, very balanced, and she beat all expectations,” said Doug A. Coulter, head of private equity in the Asia-Pacific region for LGT Capital Partners.
“She didn’t sound at all like a far-right-wing conservative. She seemed to be positioning herself as a libertarian or a small-c conservative,” he said, adding that she mentioned both Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. “She brought up both those names.”
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The Commonsense Revolution
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Any establishment types challange her education level, just tell them that “smart Ivy Leaguers” have caused all our problems and bankrupted the country in only 20 years.
The last 20-25 years we’ve been governed with borrowed money.
Common sense must be her campaign theme and shield to defend against attacks!
Mary Kissel reported for the WSJ that Bill Clinton was the speaker last year, but Sarah Palin attracted to most attention of any speaker for the CLSA, yet.
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