Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Excerpts: Remarks by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
for those who just can't wait to hear the speech live or may not be able to stay up that late, here are some of the excerpts from Governor Palin's speech to be given tonight :)
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Contact: Joanna Burgos
(651) 467-2728
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."
The Best Man Turned Out To Be A Woman
The Best Man Turned Out To Be A Woman - HUMAN EVENTS by Ann Coulter
...The media are hopping mad about McCain's vice presidential selection, but they're really furious over at MSNBC. After drawing "Keith (plus) Obama" hearts on their denim notebooks, Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews stayed up all night last Thursday, writing jokes about Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the presumed vice presidential pick. Now they can't use any of them.
Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson at RNC
In case you missed it...
This is a must-see speech from Fred Thompson last night at the Convention.
Is Sarah Palin ready to be President??
One of the big questions the media and the Democrats (I know, redundant...) keep harping on is whether Sarah Palin is ready to step in on 'Day One' if something happens to John McCain.
I see some Republicans hemming and hawing on this and I think the answer is very simple. Just turn the question around on them. Ask "What is it you think she's missing? What experience do you think she needs to be 'ready'?"
Unless their answer is something like, "she needs to write a couple of books" or "she needs to spend a couple of years on the campaign trail while 'serving' in the Senate" then it is very easy to turn around and say "now do YOU think OBAMA is ready to step in to the job on Day One?"
There is NOTHING is Barack Obama's life that better prepares him for the job than Sarah Palin. And up until this election, it was a given in politics that Senators don't win elections for President - Governors do - because of their executive branch experience and lack of "insider" status in Washington. The only reason a Senator will win this time is because both parties have nominated one.
Think about it. George W. Bush (twice) Bill Clinton (twice) Ronald Reagan (twice) Jimmy Carter (once). The only non-governor to be elected President in the last 8 Presidential elections was George H.W. Bush and he was never a Senator.
So obviously, the American public values state-level, executive branch service over back-room Senatorial politics.
Tell me again, how much of that experience does Barack Obama have??
Gingrich Slams MSNBC's Allen Concerning Palin's Qualifications
Gingrich Slams MSNBC's Allen Concerning Palin's Qualifications NewsBusters.org
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich did what conservatives have been waiting for someone to do since Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain's running mate: take on someone in the media claiming that she lacks the qualifications to be vice president.
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