Posted on 08/29/2008 10:21:46 AM PDT by pissant
Wow. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is John McCain's pick for Vice-President. Folks, this is s close to a game changer as you can get.
Let me give you some instant reaction. I can tell you that The Brody File has been talking to multiple sources in the conservative Evangelical community and the reaction has been EXTREMELY POSITIVE. As a matter of fact, I am told that when conservative leaders heard the news this morning at a meeting at the Council for National Policy, one attendee told me that there is "nothing but elation. People are giddy. They are energized and they now believe that in fact this campaign has the ability to win this election."
My comments are below but first some more reaction. This from Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council:
Senator McCain made an outstanding pick from the choices that were on the table. Sarah Palin clearly addresses the issues so many conservatives are concerned about. It balances out the ticket. She's also really a checkmate for the Democratic Party because folks who were looking to make history for Barack Obama can make history by voting for John McCain in seeing the first woman elected to the vice-presidency. It was a very strategic move by John McCain.
This from one of the key Evangelical leaders out there, Mat Staver, Founder of Liberty Counsel:
"Absolutely brilliant choice. John McCain could not have chosen a better vice-presidential nominee that Gov. Palin. She is attractive, articulate, conservative, pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage. John McCain hit this one out of the ballpark."
More from Mat Staver on the life issue:
"She is very pro-life. She has a Down Syndrome child. She's committed to pro-life. She understands the commitment to the sanctity of human life."
Now reaction from another important Evangelical figure, Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission:
Governor Palin is a vice-presidential selection which shows that John McCain at the age of 72 today is still able to think outside the box. Governor Palin will delight the Republican base. She is pro-life. She is an avid hunter and member of The National Rifle Association and is both a conservationist and someone who avidly believes in exploiting our fossil fuel resources as well as developing other forms of energy. A mother of five and a background as a television commentator makes her appear to be a very solid candidate for appealing to a lot of women who feel that Senator Clinton was treated disrespectfully by the Obama camp. It appears that Senator Obama played it safe in picking Senator Biden and Senator McCain made the bold and unconventional choice in picking Governor Palin.
I'll have a lot more to say about Governor Palin later today. I have to jump on a flight to Minneapolis but let me just start with a few thoughts.
This is an extremely smart pick by John McCain. Yes, he's going to take his hits on Palin's inexperience and the "one heartbeat away issue" and yes she is unknown and hasn't been fully vetted. There are a few dangers there for sure. BUT…
What John McCain has now done is reinvigorate the Evangelical base. It appears from those I am talking to that Palin is a great choice because she is a woman of faith who believes deeply in the life issue. That combination will get Evangelicals excited.
Also, let me just say that while Palin may not be known much nationally, conservative Evangelical leaders know all about her and think the World of her. They like her. She has been involved and active with many Christian organizations. They like what she stands for and a woman to boot? Are you kidding me? John McCain just changed this race dramatically. Now we will see whether the Evangelical base comes storming to his side. The bet here is that it is very likely.
More on Palin and her background here
He could have done worse, I reckon.
I’m glad the early response from Evangelicals is good.
But I wonder how Palin will appear to the soccer moms and professional women out there?
Whether we like it or not, they’re a formidable voting bloc that can (unfortunately) be swayed by the Democrats promises of this and that.
My hope is that Palin makes gains with this group whether it be in West Des Moines IA, White Plains NY or San Bernardino CA.
I wasn’t going to go to the polls in November and hold my nose to vote for McCain, I was going to take vise grips there instead and vote against Odumbo.
I had been pulling for Palin to become the VP choice and knew it was a long shot at best.Today when I heard early news that she was the choice I could hardly contain myself.
When I heard McCains lead up at the Dayton speech and then Sarah herself I actually cried twice and choked up another time or two.
Thank you Jesus I said to myself. This woman has it going on.
I am now looking foward to marching into those polls 60 some days from now and proudly vote for McCain. He can make good choices and todays proves it.
Odumbo, you’re finished!
Hallelujah!
I believe she is not Catholic, she is obviously a a person of Deep Living Faith whom we can all support, what a bio. I teared up when McCain bent and kissed her baby. A real chance for Downs kids to be seen in a new light. I’m so doggone happy, still can’t believe he made this superlative choice.
Some observations I can make:
1. She’s very articulate and presents herself well.
2. She appeared polished and professional, however,
3. She’s not afraid to wear her glasses, not too vain in that area.
4. And, she’s not afraid to wear a dress.
A quote:
"I was wrong in thinking Obama was wrong."
"Obama was so correct. Obama united this country."
"Against him."
She’s pentecostal, not catholic. But you’re right, she is a hottie.
It Dims are panicking it’s an excellent choice.
Palin works for this conservative Virginia Catholic! When I vote in November it won’t be for McCain, it will be for Sarah Palin.
I’m not an Evangelical, and I’m elated!
Fox said she is Protestant. I will believe them over CNN. She’s pro life which is what I am happy about.
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