She Hit it Out of the Ballpark!

Sarah Palin's speech was awesome. It's not surprising at all to me that "she hit it out of the ballpark". It is surprising that I can attribute that quote to CNN Analyst Wolf Blitzer.

I am an energized conservative voter who is not only excited about Sarah Palin, but I am actually excited about John McCain after being very negative about him earlier.

Photo: Courtesy of Reuters

Here is one of my favorite sections of her speech:

"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. I might add that in small towns, we don't quite know what to make of a candidate who lavishes praise on working people when they are listening, and then talks about how bitterly they cling to their religion and guns when those people aren't listening.

We tend to prefer candidates who don't talk about us one way in Scranton and another way in San Francisco.

As for my running mate, you can be certain that wherever he goes, and whoever is listening, John McCain is the same man. 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. Americans expect us to go to Washington for the right reasons, and not just to mingle with the right people.

Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests.

The right reason is to challenge the status quo, to serve the common good, and to leave this nation better than we found it."

And the quote that just made me cheer for this lady who is tougher than nails...

"What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull?

Lipstick."

Here is what one Global Warming blogger had to say about Palin on her blog:

"I want to know more about these issues - but I do appreciate a smart, talented, well-spoken, feisty woman who chooses to charge through public service which can’t be easy to say the least. I was undecided until tonight, but I’ve edged closer to McCain/Palin as a result of this woman’s speech. I’m not there yet, but closer. You still have to prove some environmental concerns to me, and we have to know more about Iraq and what we plan to do there - but I’m anxious to learn more. Thanks, Gov. Palin, GOP VP Candidate for adding some tangible excitement to this race. Last night’s convention coverage was a bore - but tonight - wow - you packed it in - and all I can say to that, is “Go Get ‘Em Girl!”

If she was inspired, imagine how conservatives feel right now!