Mrs. Palin accomplished several things last night. First, she introduced herself and her story to the American people in a compelling and warm manner, complete with effective pictures of her proud family. Secondly, she praised John McCain's leadership, service to country and independence in a way that made him come alive. Thirdly, she effectively deflected the media and liberal criticism of her by saying they really represented an attack on the small-town and suburban values she grew up with. Lastly, she skewered Barack Obama with gusto but without meanness. Her line about her job as a small-town mayor being "sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities" brought the hall to its feet in a frenzy.
I don't plan to vote for McCain/Palin (or anyone else) but I did stay up and watch her speech to the Republican convention last night. She hit a home run with her remarks about Obama's lack of experience and McCain's service to our country. Joe Biden is going to have his hands full when he debates her in October.
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