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Excerpts from Palin's Speech
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Posted on 09/03/2008 4:13:26 PM PDT by flyfree

Excerpts: Remarks by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Vice Presidential Nominee to Address the 2008 Republican National Convention

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.

On her experience as a public servant:

"I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. 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."

On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:

"I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country."

On energy policies that the McCain-Palin administration will implement:

"Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America’s energy problems - as if we all didn’t know that already. But the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we’re going to lay more pipelines...build more nuclear plants...create jobs with clean coal...and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers."

On John McCain:

"Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change."


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: 2008rncconvention; 2008veep; palin; palinping; rncconvention; sarahpalin
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To: flyfree
I predict the MSM will spkie the speech, just like they did Thompson and Lieberman last night.

That was just a test drive, to see if they could get away with it.

They did.

And they will.

21 posted on 09/03/2008 4:27:31 PM PDT by Old Sarge (I am not voting for McCain - I'm voting for PALIN!)
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To: Old Sarge

*spike


22 posted on 09/03/2008 4:27:56 PM PDT by Old Sarge (I am not voting for McCain - I'm voting for PALIN!)
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To: justlurking
I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."

Leave a mark...LOL...that ones going to leave scar tissue...check my taggy...its a keeper.

23 posted on 09/03/2008 4:28:46 PM PDT by PennsylvaniaMom (New Phrase Coined: SarahPhobia, the Irrational Fear of a Strong, Conservative Woman.)
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To: flyfree

Kick them in the ass, Sarah!


24 posted on 09/03/2008 4:29:33 PM PDT by libsrscum (Vote Palin-McCain! (or is it the other way around?))
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To: flyfree

I can’t wait! This will be so fun to watch. There is no doubt in my mind she’s gonna blow everyone away. I love the community organizer dig. They will be sorry they underestimated her. Go Sarah!


25 posted on 09/03/2008 4:30:55 PM PDT by chickpundit (Palin '12)
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To: flyfree

wow! you go girl....


26 posted on 09/03/2008 4:31:08 PM PDT by God luvs America (When the silent majority speaks the earth trembles!)
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To: Old Sarge

No spiking of her speech tonight by any of the channels - ratings talk! This speech will have a HUGE audience glued to her every word.


27 posted on 09/03/2008 4:31:33 PM PDT by over3Owithabrain
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To: chickpundit
I haven't been this interested in what a woman had to say since, er...


28 posted on 09/03/2008 4:32:28 PM PDT by over3Owithabrain
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To: justlurking; EBH

.....I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.” .....

.....Ouch, that’s gonna leave a mark.....

That penetrated....there’s now blood on the floor.


29 posted on 09/03/2008 4:33:09 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Conservation? Let the NE Yankees freeze.... in the dark)
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To: IGOTMINE
This is going to be an ass whupping of enormous proportions.

i wonder how the media is going to spin it... they won't say she hit a homerun... they won't say she knocked it out of the park... they'll say she's angry and mean spirited... can't take the heat... i just know how they'll respond... they've probably already written their material before they've even heard the speech...

i'm hoping the American people will see right through the disgusting media...

30 posted on 09/03/2008 4:34:06 PM PDT by latina4dubya (self-proclaimed tequila snob)
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To: over3Owithabrain

Wouldn’t it be rich if she outdrew O’Barry’s little pep talk.


31 posted on 09/03/2008 4:34:18 PM PDT by Edgar3 (My SUV just ate your Pius)
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To: flyfree

“I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”

Out of the ballpark!!!


32 posted on 09/03/2008 4:34:41 PM PDT by yazoo
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To: flyfree
I love it already too....hits the mark! ... hits the proverbial "nail on the head." But the loonies on the left and their chhorts in the media will say "these are not her words..she didn't write this!"

Let them snear! The word will GET out! Go McCain/Palin '08!

33 posted on 09/03/2008 4:35:02 PM PDT by nfldgirl (Tribe Member: 'Runs with Rush')
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To: flyfree

“I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”

Out of the ballpark!!!


34 posted on 09/03/2008 4:35:25 PM PDT by yazoo
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To: flyfree
I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."

Can I get a BOOYAH, my brothers and sisters!

}:-)4

35 posted on 09/03/2008 4:35:45 PM PDT by Moose4 (http://moosedroppings.wordpress.com -- Because 20 million self-important blogs just aren't enough.)
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To: flyfree

I’m sorry... I’m not getting the “community organizer” dig. Can some one explain?


36 posted on 09/03/2008 4:37:44 PM PDT by reegs
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To: over3Owithabrain

I’d like to be wrong - but I don’t think I am.


37 posted on 09/03/2008 4:38:32 PM PDT by Old Sarge (I am not voting for McCain - I'm voting for PALIN!)
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Jack Welch former CEO of GE is on CNBC asking why the McCain campaign isn’t lumping Reid and Pelosi with BO. He said something like when the Democrats had that much power was during Carter and someone else and it was disasterous. With Bo, Reid and Pelosi in power there’s no telling how much taxes will be raised etc......

i think this is a good strategy considering Congress is in the single digits in approval rating...


38 posted on 09/03/2008 4:39:54 PM PDT by KavMan
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To: flyfree

Is this true?

Who ARE you?


39 posted on 09/03/2008 4:40:04 PM PDT by fanfan (SCC:Canadians have constitutional protection to all opinions, as long as they are based on the facts)
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To: flyfree

I really wish they had not released the transcripts SOOOOO early.


40 posted on 09/03/2008 4:40:10 PM PDT by TitansAFC (In 2008, please vote GOP and show us that you love your country more than you hate John McCain)
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