[Roses0508]

I have always liked Palin. When I finally was able to listen to the speech that she gave last weekend I was more than impressed. Its so easy to be influenced by all the negativity from others about her, but if you actually listen to what she says you find that she is voicing what you think - she is saying the things you wish you could shout at congress and the administration. And she is doing it in plain language. Listen to the hint of laughter in her voice as she deals with those hecklers. She answered with humor, good sense, passion, but no malice. I believe that she can become a very powerful voice for the American people.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

You put it exactly the way I see it.

[Vintage Freeper]

A lot of people are talking about it. I don't know how to define it. Whether it is like an aura or something else, I call it the Reagan mantle. Of all the people in the race, Palin is the one most like Ronald Reagan. I think Sarah is the only one who can actually pick up and credibly wear that Reagan Mantle because her personality and belief structure are more like Ronald Reagan than when any of the other candidates are compared to President Reagan.

I am also inclined to think it is that Reagan aura or Reagan Mantle that is obvious to those on the left and that is why they are so frightened of her and why they act accordingly.