McCain’s Big Speech
Posted on September 5, 2008 at 6:20 amChris Sanders on John McCain’s understated, yet ultimately successful, address:
In the end, McCain’s faith is classic American civil religion best summed up in his phrase: “I wasn’t my own man any more. I was my country’s.” The policy specifics still have to be spelled out in the debates, especially with respect to the economy, but McCain showed all the signs of new life tonight, life renewed from a deep love of country.
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Marsha Blackburn: “Listen Up, Boys!”
Posted on September 4, 2008 at 8:14 pmMarsha Blackburn speaks to the delegates of Republican National Convention:
We are the gun totin’, God fearin,’ flag wavin’ Americans who are excited to see two crack shots on the ticket with the status quo in their sights. We don’t need to elect someone to install an ATM machine on Pennsylvania Avenue that debits your liberty to fund wasteful programs, and won’t do the one thing that can drive down gas prices.
Marsha Makes Her Presence Felt
Posted on at 7:24 amDespite being unceremonious dropped from a main podium speaking role, Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s voice is still being heard at the Republican National Convention:
Originally, she was scheduled to speak at the convention on Tuesday, but her slot was canceled because of adjustments to the convention schedule caused by Hurricane Gustav.
It is not clear whether she is going to speak today, the final day of the convention.
At the news conference with conservative Republican female leaders, including business executive Carly Fiorina, Blackburn joined in blasting the media for their portrayal of Palin.
“The media continues to attack conservative women to seek a way to diminish their records and to demonize their actions,” she said. “Let’s keep the focus on the issues.”
Sarah Rallies The Small Town Conservatives
Posted on at 6:19 amKen Whitehouse reports on the national rhetorical debut of the GOP’s new conservative leader:
She painted herself as a “small-town” girl, adding that she patterned her life after many of the small-town folk she grew up with.
“They’re the ones who do some of the hardest work in America, who grow our food, and run our factories, and fight our wars,” Palin said. “They love their country in good times and bad, and they’re always proud of America.”
Like many of Wednesday’s speakers before her, the governor couldn’t resist taking a shot or two at the media as well.
“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly these last 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,” she said, then added:
“But, now, here’s a little newsflash for 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 great country.”
Tennessee’s blogosphere and the blogosphere at large were not lacking for reaction.
Sarah Palin thinks community leaders aren’t doing real work. Too bad she can’t understand people do real work like that for no money. Too bad she can’t understand that some people have real jobs as community leaders and don’t get paid by how she measures success, which is with the almighty dollar.
Palin said she would be an advocate for special needs children, which automatically makes her newborn a national poster baby. In other words, she makes family a political issue with all her hockey momness.
And yes, I noticed that she wasn’t talking about a pregnant 17-year-old daughter when she spoke about her family’s challenges. I’m just sayin, if her family is going to be lauded as the “typical American family” and epitomizing “family values,” then it’s notable when she omits the evidence of it. But I digress.
If you want change, vote for McCain? So, don’t vote for the one guy advocating change, vote for the other guy advocating change? It’s a weird political season my friends. And I’m just not sure how that speech served her. It didn’t make me feel like she was the person who should be second in line for the Presidency. I mean, I can completely see how she’ll be a good advocate for McCain, but will undecided people watch that speech and think “Okay, she could run this country?”
Obama gained steam for being able to do something so few politicians can manage these days - give a good speech. But now he no longer has exclusive bragging rights to exceptional public speaking. With Palin, Republicans now have the advantage of a gifted public speaker with a story that legitimately connects with American voters.
The next Ronald Reagan wears heels.
The front that Palin opened in the culture war tonight was small town vs. big city America. But she did it in a way that made it seem as if the Democrats had started it.
I’ve got to say it. Sarah Palin’s speech served up so much red meat that I had to unbuckle my belt at the table. My expectations were low and I think people tuned in expecting a little bite and were served a buffet.
Forget any concerns I had about her, Governor Palin has proven herself time and time again the last few days. Not only will she make a sensational candidate, I am confident that she will make an outstanding Vice-President.
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Gustav May Leave Blackburn On The Outside
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 6:14 amFrom Theobold:
Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s scheduled speech at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday was canceled as the party continued to adjust its schedule because of Hurricane Gustav. Spokesman Claude Chafin said it was not certain whether the Brentwood Republican would get a speaking spot during the convention, which ends Thursday.
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Al Gore On Elections That Matter
Posted on August 28, 2008 at 10:11 pmAl Gore from Invesco Field:
Eight years ago, some said there was not much difference between the nominees of the two major parties and it didn’t really matter who became president. Our nation was enjoying peace and prosperity, and some assumed we would continue both, no matter the outcome.
But here we all are in 2008, and I doubt anyone would argue now that election didn’t matter.
Take it from me, if it had ended differently, we would not be bogged down in Iraq; we would have pursued bin Laden until we captured him.
We would not be facing a self-inflicted economic crisis; we would be fighting for middle income families.
We would not be showing contempt for the Constitution; we’d be protecting the rights of every American regardless of race, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
And we would not be denying the climate crisis; we’d be solving it.
Today, we face essentially the same choice we faced in 2000, though it may be even more obvious now, because John McCain, a man who has earned our respect on many levels, is now openly endorsing the policies of the Bush-Cheney White House and promising to actually continue them, the same policies all over again.
Hey, I believe in recycling, but that’s ridiculous.
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