…into the ground.

to the McCain campaign. I think most of you know I never thought I’d be writing that.

This is a fabulous choice. Check out volokh.com for a post on the Hillary forum comments (they love this pick!). I’m a little tweaked at the folks on our side who are disappointed or worse. I’m ecstatic!

Presidential historians will tell you that a candidate’s choice of VP tells alot about a potential presidency. The fact that Obama chose someone who could step into the presidency in case something happens to him is admirable and patriotic. The fact that McCain picked a VP that may help him win an election is shady and shows a fundamental disregard for the safety and security of the American people. Is anyone else as mad as I am?!

(”I cannot tell you how excited I am about the Palin pick. McCain lived up to his maverick reputation and did well.”)

I felt very good about this choice. McCain will be our next President.

My wife and I loved Sarah’s speech very much.

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Grover

n/t

Is how inspired and energized the conservative base is now. I just donated $50 today and I know many others(fence-sitters) who will follow likewise.

The Lady is not for turning.

McCain hit this one out-of-the-park. For all the worry about McCain selecting a pick that would have driven votes away, he has outdone himself here.

Go McCain-Palin ‘08!

Good post, though…

I hope so! She will shake up those daddering old coots!

I am miffed at McCains choice. If he wanted to pick a woman I can think of many better suited. Lingle for one.

Linda Lingle (born Linda Cutter on June 4, 1953) has been Governor of Hawaii since December 2, 2002. She was sworn in for a second term on December 4, 2006.

Lingle holds a number of distinctions: first Republican elected governor of Hawaii since the departure of William F. Quinn in 1962, first county mayor elected governor of Hawaii, first female governor of Hawaii, first Jewish governor of Hawaii; the first twice-divorced governor of Hawaii; and the first governor not to have any children. She is also the second Jewish woman elected governor of a U.S. state. During the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City, Lingle served as chairperson of the convention during the absence of permanent chairperson Dennis Hastert from the convention floor.

Prior to her gubernatorial administration, Lingle served as Maui County mayor, councilmember, and chaired the Hawaii Republican Party. On November 20, 2006, her approval rating stood at 71% with only 24% disapproval.

24 hours earlier on RedState…

10 Quick Thoughts on Tim Pawlenty as Veep Nominee

10 Quick Thoughts on Tim Pawlenty as Veep Nominee

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This pick shows that McCain doesn’t believe he needs to freaking impress anyone. He’d rather pick someone he likes personally, someone who is ethically sound, represents a blue state, and will not offend any significant niche of the base - in other words, McCain’s passing on testing the boundaries of political history.

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McCain clearly believes that Obama-Biden is self-destructing - weighted down under their own hubris and a campaign staffed by people who know how to win small-money caucuses, not big-money general elections. And he won’t interfere with that pattern by going outside of the box.

Does the Palin pick mean that McCain does indeed want to “freaking impress”, is “testing the boundaries of political history” and doesn’t “believe that Obama-Biden is self-destructing”?

The McCain Camp needs to spend the money and purchase rights to that song.

I’ve got to tell you folks, from what I’m hearing on the radio and seeing in my email, the Down Syndrome community is psyched about Sarah Palin! If this breaks out into the larger “disabled” community, you may have another group of voters (albeit small), who will have cause to re-examine their traditional political affiliations. (My guess is that DS folks tend to lean right anyway for pro-life reasons, but the larger community probably has a lot of left-leaners.)

I wonder if RedState will get mentioned?… not

But they are bashing the two snObama lines they can
1. Experience lacking (but no mention of Obama’s complete lack thereof)
2. A knee-jerk reaction to Dems refusal of HRC… sheesh

I contributed the maximum.

I am so impressed with Palin.

This is a great choice.

She has already demonstrated substance over style surpasses the Dems empty rhetoric. I did versus I will.

What a terrific surprise! I am so pleased that we will have a full Pro-Life ticket. This is proud day for conservatives. May God Bless us our candidates.

great examples of your great talent, wisdom and work ethic.

You can’t find a BSA uniform at ANY Dem event anywhere.

During Palin’s acceptance speech, there were 2 behind her.

Palin’s made her political bones fighting corruption in her own party.

Obama’s made good money getting in on corruption within his own party.

Ron Paul supporters advocated that Ron pick her as his vice presidential running mate eleven months ago, stressing her libertarian policy stances and her family values.

http://www.dailypaul.com/node/2317

She has strong, rooted family values (she has four children and her husband is a commercial fisherman), was a two-time mayor of Wasilla, one of Alaska’s fastest-growing communities, was elected President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors, and is probably the most popular governor in the U.S., with an approval rating in the 90% range!

In addition to being the youngest Governor in the history of Alaska, she is also the first woman to hold that office.

She has publicly complained about fellow Republicans’ unethical behavior and references Alaska’s Constitution whenever she speaks. Considered a maverick in the GOP, she goes around saying things like: “Fiscally speaking, the private sector can do a better job than government can do.” and “Also just trusting individuals to make wise decisions for themselves and families. I have a lot of trust in individuals. I don’t trust government nearly as much.” She recently signed a bill making it a crime for public servants not to report bribery they know about.

the VP has been outstanding, especially the last few weeks but really the whole process. It has been great to be able to come here and exchange ideas, info, opinions etc.

Palin was my first choice and I am really psyched as this is the strongest possible ticket.

And it speaks volumes about McCain as a man & politician. The choice is gutsy and visionary, the execution of the roll-out perfect. It’s a good indication of what McCain’s administration would be like and the way he would roll out policies & personnel. Also, I’m thinking no leaks to the NY Slimes.

It also shows what a good VP Obama would have been for say Biden, and what a mistake the Dems made in putting him at the top of the ticket.

Sigh. You want the ready on day 1 guy as your President, and the new exciting rookie for the VP.

I get maybe 30 - 35 visitors to my little blog each day, and in the years I’ve had it I’ve gotten maybe one nasty/snarly comment per year. I posted twice about Sarah Palin today (Whoo-Hoo!) and managed to get 4 ugly comments. Including two on old Palin posts I linked to. The Leftist drones are out in force!

I guess the Obamamaniacs are all in a dither. And it couldn’t make me happier! I’ll be grinning for months!

Whoo-Hoo!

McCain/Palin - Winners!

And McCain captures the news cycle for the entire three day weekend!

IF she can debate it’s going to be game over

First i would like to Congratulate Palin on the VP spot.
I have heard many say she has more experience than Obama and Biden combined now as an Alaskan that is totally laughable. She has overseen one of the Smallest States by Population and Budget Enough of the Largest State comments. When it comes to Foreign policy whether you like it or i like it McCain likes it she has none.

I would like to correct something somebody said that her husband was a fisherman he actually works for BP but i could care less where he works he isn’t the Nominee.

You had me pretty bummed last night with the Pawlenty news.

Geraldine Ferraro was the first female candidate for vice president back in 1984. That’s the same year Palin nearly won the title of Miss Alaska.

to President of the United States! Only in America! She is a tough cookie…Wikipedia..Then-Governor Murkowski appointed Palin Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission,[10] where she served from 2003 to 2004 — until resigning in protest over what she perceived to be the “lack of ethics” of fellow Alaskan Republican leaders.

In response to high oil and gas prices, and in response to the resulting state government budget surplus, Palin proposed giving Alaskans $100-a-month energy debit cards. She also proposed providing grants to electrical utilities so that they would reduce customers’ rates.[21] She subsequently dropped the debit card proposal, and in its place she proposed to send Alaskans $1,200 directly

In the first days of her administration, Palin followed through on a campaign promise to sell the Westwind II jet purchased (on a state government credit account) by the Murkowski administration. The state placed the jet for sale on eBay three times. In August 2007, the jet was sold for $2.7 million.[31]

Shortly after becoming governor, Palin canceled an 11 miles (18 km) gravel road outside of Juneau to a mine, reversing a decision made in the closing days or hours of the Murkowski Administration.[32]

In June 2007, Palin signed into law the largest operating budget in Alaska’s history ($6.6 billion).[33] At the same time, she used her veto power to make the second-largest cuts of the construction budget in state history. The US$237 million in cuts represented over 300 local projects, and reduced the construction budget to nearly US$1.6 billion.

I LIKE HER. Being cute is a plus!

The ad on this Palin diary has this as the ad below the story. I thought it was Palin and her husband for a second. They do have five kids.

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Go John and Sarah against Obama and whats-his-name!

McCain isn’t going anywhere soon, look at his MOTHER. She is in her 90’s and could wipe the stage with Obama in a debate! McCain has good genes.

I am pumped up about republican chances this year. The democrats went too far left since Bush got elected. All of those pork-slinging congress-critters have to have a hollow feeling in the pit of their stomachs this weekend.(republicans too) When McCin/Palin get elected the free-for all is over. No more buying votes back home with taxpayer cash!! I can’t wait.

One of the reasons to be uncertain about Oblabla’s achievements is that the paper documentation of just about every aspect of his past, beginning with his birth, is missing. Some of it is official paperwork, which should be almost impossible to “disappear”, but somehow he’s managed it.

Scary.