Palin: Let’s shatter that glass ceiling that Hillary cracked; Update: Full video added
posted at 1:30 pm on August 29, 2008 by Allahpundit
The shameless yet thrilling Wolfsonesque crescendo from a momentous debut. Full video to follow. I’m pessimistic (as always) about the pick and will explain why in a post to follow, but I’m glad he chose her anyway. She’s irresistible, and in this year of all years we’ve got nothing to lose. Put the election on the table and roll the dice.
Don’t forget to show your gratitude to the man who made it possible. Thanks, Barry!
Update: Obama tries to manage the instant backfire from his campaign’s moronic attack this morning on her inexperience by congratulating her for busting barriers.
Update: Here’s the full video.
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How wonderful would that be to see such a thing as that. To see this woman who was elected mayor, and then governor, to maybe be Vice President, and keep climbing that ladder on her own merits and skill. Keep strong, Sarah, you will definitely need to be so much more stronger than what your previous challenges that you’ve faced. I wish for you (and us all) only the best.
wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Very,very, very, very GOOD!!!!
Goodeye_Closed on August 29, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Fox just interviewed a Gloomy Gus who was criticizing Palin. The first thing out of his mouth was her pro-life position. The commentator pointed out that abortion is the top issue for 3% of women. “Wuuuuuullll.”
Beyond that, this clown was identified as a former Edwards spokesman. Why would anyone want to listen to a toad who couldn’t figure out what his boss was all about?
Spare me, Dems.
BuckeyeSam on August 29, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Beat me to it! Awesome line!!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 1:49 PM
you never know who is going to vote what. Many women will see Sarah as a great change… especially since she is such a sports nut.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Without a doubt, the best choice. With gas prices at their highest and a governor with a good energy policy, we can drill our way out of this, we can win!
Kini on August 29, 2008 at 1:50 PM
I will build her a shrine, so help me God. Didn’t think I’d be this jazzed during this election cycle.
TheUnrepentantGeek on August 29, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Sarah Palin is an excellent choice! I might even be able to hold my nose and vote for Juan. Maybe.
I wonder, though, who twisted Juan’s arm to make him choose her. He hasn’t got sense enough to have made that decision on his own.
Dixie on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
A great choice!
Mulligan on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
I have a White House in a field (complete with mailbox) you can bulldoze if you need the land space!!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
I just want to make another post – I am so excited by Sarah Palin – I can’t type my posts, I can’t stop smiling –
…and I want to say that I am a 50 year old white male.
Sarah Palin represents the new GOP – Smart Conservative Women
A new age started today for the GOP.
jake-the-goose on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
absolutely. her bio is more inspiring too. and she looks happy, not bitter and angry all the time
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
One of the unfortunate side-effects of a weltanshauung that embraces empiricism and rejects that for which there is no empirical proof. In such a context, life is indeed (to paraphrase Hobbes)nasty, brutish, short…and pointless.
I hope you join our ranks one day, AP. What a magnificent apologist you would make!
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
In a way, her inexperience is a big help for McCain. The Obama campaign is questioning her experience, which brings the topic to the table, and Obama loses.
gmoonster on August 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Michelle Obama, in her cheesy Jackie pearls and goofy grin, looks like a shallow little Stepford Wifey next to the gun toting, Jesus loving, POWER FORWARD, SEXY, AUTHENTIC Sarah Palin.
But, like so many OTHER Democrat wives who are asked to stand in the back and wait their turn , Michelle, too, will come to regret that little **choice**.
seejanemom on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
“I just want to say thank you and I ‘God Bless’ you”
She’s soo adorbs
Sir Andrew on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
McCain his a slam dunk with his choice. I’m so excited and happy about Sarah. Brilliant move on the Republicans part. Brilliant.
UnEasyRider on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Excellent.
*tapping fingers together one by one…
ConservativeLawStudent on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
eyeroll. he does something right, and still with the MDS. you might want to seek help
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
EDIT: All the better to get her into a much more important White House!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Is it just me, or has this move by McCain generated perhaps the biggest single-day post-gasm in the history of the blogosphere? I have never seen so much sheer volume at every political blog I’ve read. Ever.
Immolate on August 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Right – even her limited experience is light years ahead of the top of the Dem ticket.
DerKrieger on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Anyone see what Hillary said?
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Indeed. The shrine of Our Lady of Alaska.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Outstanding woman … The woman conservatives have been waiting for.
tarpon on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
I think AP, his relentless pessimism not withstanding, has the right take.
Nothing to lose in this ‘Democrat’ year.
From the reactions I’m hearing on talk radio and reading around the web, the overall reaction ranges from positive to AMERICA – F*CK YEAH!
I think McCain will get a bounce out of this pick from conservative men and women who were tepid on coming all out for him.
FIRE IT UP. The Donks know this is getting everyone excited. Expect a massive, near-meltdown panic attack in the MSM and among the Donks.
Good Lt on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
I love the look on fatty’s face at 1:22.
cyclosarin on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
I may not actually be American, but for what it’s worth this is political genius. MCain may well just have gone and won the election. On so many levels this is brilliant. Young, dare I say “hottie”, vs. Obama’s undoubted charisma. A woman, to appeal to disenchanted Hillary supporters. A mother. All the right conservative boxes ticked on the big moral issues. And it reflects well on McCain himself as it indicates political nous.
Sheer genius.
schiehallion on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Her speech was great. She’s more eloquent and likeable right out of the gate, than any of the Dem candidates were after years of practice in DC.
And good call on the hat-tips to Ferarro and H Clinton.
Tanya on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
*hands the little dixie some cheese to go with that whine.*
wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
I want to see how much money McCain collects today.
DerKrieger on August 29, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Could anyone tell if there were teleprompters there. I couldn’t see them, but the video was fuzzy. I want to believe she was speaking off notes and extemporaneously. She and McCain will do very well at the townhall meetings.
Mallard T. Drake on August 29, 2008 at 1:54 PM
From the other thread:
People of the world:
The chanting at a Democratic rally:
O BA MA O BA MA O BA MA
The chanting at a Republican rally:
U S A U S A U S A
Need I say more?
carbon_footprint on August 29, 2008 at 1:54 PM
I also can’t wait to see what Obama’s “bump” from his speech, and in a few days, what the pollsters will report on McCain and Palin’s approval ratings from today.
wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Now Obama is scrambling. All the talk is about the glass ceiling and he could have picked Hillary. He let his personal feelings impact a critical decision. This shows me a bad case of bad judgment.
flyoverland on August 29, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Does this mean all women don’t have to be pro-choice?
terryannonline on August 29, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Damn straight.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 1:55 PM
His feelings or Michelle’s?
DerKrieger on August 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Hm. A woman Veep, and chants of “USA! USA!” at the speech.
Has that happened at a Dem get-together in living memory?
The Palin pick has energized me. I’m throwing some bucks in the McCain kitty as well.
Meryl Yourish on August 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
McCain might also win over the 18-21 year-old male demographic?
cyclosarin on August 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
It is identity politics. The dems play it all the time,we might as well play also, I guess.
I like most of her positions, though.
p40tiger on August 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
I wasn’t very excited about our Republican election since it began. I thought our mainstream media had picked our candidate and that we wouldn’t stand a chance against our Socialist’s messiah. Since Saddleback & Gov Palin as VP I am excited & proud of our candidates, dare I say it, I have “hope.”
Pray for these good people!!!
Irenaeus on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Don’t get him angry. You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry.
wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Oh Ooo… she may have broken more than the glass ceiling…
There is abuse of political power, possible political skull drudgery, failure to take responsibility for the actions of her staff and raising taxes on “Big Oil”…!
Sound familiar…?
Well not the raising taxes on “Big Oil” part… George and Dick would never pull any crap like that…!
Other than the latter; she fits the present administration’s mold to a tee.
Same olde, same olde…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
I’ve been pkoing around some other blogs and the libs are slobbering and blathering about all kinds of nonsense. They sound like the Tazmanian devil cartoon character!
I imagine Chris Matthews has a tingling feeling running DOWN his leg today…
Mr_Magoo on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
I hope GOP image consultants don’t make her change her hair. I noticed the picture of the Palin family had her daughter in a pretty red party dress…and a tiara. My niece went through the tiara stage in grade school.
That her mother would let her wear it for such an important event shows more authenticity. Although that WaPo columnist who snarked at Justice Roberts’ kids’ clothes at his swearing-in will no doubt see it as a fashion blooper.
Wethal on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Perfect song for today’s celebration
RushBaby on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Why brilliant? What states does Palin put in the Republican camp? Does she change the electoral map by giving McCain a key battleground state? I don’t see Palin touching Hillary’s feminist supporters. Her base wasn’t going to vote for Obama anyway.
Obama’s team must be relieved that they don’t have to worry about overcoming the loss of a state that traditionally goes democratic such as Michigan or Pennsylvania. Palin isn’t a fundamental threat to Obama in this election.
bayam on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
From the other thread:
i said the same thing to myself watching the event
trailortrash on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
In Dayton, she introduced him as a member of the United Steel Workers Union, and I thought she said he worked on a pipeline in some capacity. Could he have been a commercial fisherman? Or is he merely a recreational fisherman?
Whatever the case, I heard that union leaders have had trouble in some areas of Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania selling Obama to their members. I say it’s time to get some naughty librarians posters made. How about a calendar with Palin hunting, fishing, shooting, and driving a truck? The union guys will love it. The poster will be a bigger seller than the Farrah Fawcett poster.
BuckeyeSam on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
My longstanding belief: Only the Republicans could ever elect a black or a female to the office of President or Vice President. The reason: The only black or female candidates the Democrats could offer would be too liberal and out of touch with mainstream America to win the swing voters.
A lady who birfs babies, shoots BIG guns, rides motorcycles, shoots free throws and goes to church on Sunday is MRS. F’ING AMERICA.
GulfCoastBamaFan on August 29, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Corrected.
Sir Andrew on August 29, 2008 at 1:58 PM
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Yea, I’m sure that McCain’s vetting team missed that. Get real.
Mr_Magoo on August 29, 2008 at 1:58 PM
They don’t have a leg to stand on since it the the Legislature here in Alaska that has the say on what is riased or not.
I love it when the truth comes out.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM
*sigh,*
Do you think that Palin is a worse choice for VP than someone like Thompson? McCain, IF he wins, will pick very skilled people to be in his administration.
wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Bitter much?
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM
It was the obvious difference between the two; that and the homemade signs instead of the glossy, mass produced “Change and Hope” props.
carbon_footprint on August 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Rush is GIDDY with this choice – I never in a million years thought I would hear Rush GIDDY!
Mr_Magoo on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Brilliant! Pumping up the base.
saved on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
All the old trolls are creeping out from under the bridge to wail and gnash their teeth. Woot!
Immolate on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Along with some considerably large brown stains. Time for a change of pants, Chris.
BuckeyeSam on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Understood, Wise Man. Hence the diplomatic wording of my post.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Todd aka the First Dude
1. Commerical fisherman in the summer time. He holds a permit to commercial fish.
2. Works on the slope, on the pipelines.
3. is part of the steel workers union.
hope that helps.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
I’m in St. Louis and so looking forward to seeing John McCain this weekend when he swings thru!! This is too awesome for words! YAHOOOOOOOO!!!! Brilliant! Stole Barry’s thunder big time!!!!
JAM on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
ruh roh, sign of the apocalypse….TRC and I agree. But the great thing is, if the idiot did say it in her presence, she’d probably knock him out with a strong cross to the chin.
If her husband had to jump in to finish the job, he’s more than up to the challenge.
That’s the difference in conservative vs liberal men, BTW. Having dated quite a bit before I married my conservative husband, I found that lib men treat their women like crap, all the while mouthing platitudes about equality etc. Role models: Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton, John Edwards etc.
Ever wonder why Maria Shriver chose Arnold?
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Who can energize the GOP base with her smile?
Who can take a crappy ticket and suddenly make it all seem worth wile?
Well it’s Palin and you should know it.
The other guys are jokers and this lady’s gonna expose it!
There’s women voters out there,
She can take them,
Gets to debate Biden
She will break him
She’s gonna make it after all
She’s gonna make it after all!!!
SuperCool on August 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Does this mean Republicans aren’t a bunch of sexist pigs?
terryannonline on August 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM
It’s invigorating. I had to spread the news to the other McCain supporters in my office during the commercial break.
It’s an awesome day.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Narcissism: Surrounding yourself with people you perceive to be lesser than yourself.
Leadership: Surrounding yourself with great people.
carbon_footprint on August 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM
The Unions here in Michigan have never been weaker. This state has been moving red ever election cycle of my life. With this pick, with our governor, and our economy as crap as it is, I see this pick as putting Michigan perfectly in play.
ConservativeLawStudent on August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
That was really exciting to watch her speak. She’s really good! I really didn’t think she would be considered for VP, but I was wrong and I like it.
She didn’t even say “John America” at the end….LOL…
nottakingsides on August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Congrats upinak! I thought of you this morning as DD and I did a happy dance at the news.
NTWR on August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Watch for the McCain bounce that Obama can only dream of
LimeyGeek on August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Great observation!
As Newman (on Seinfeld) would say: “Excellent, excellent.”
Mr_Magoo on August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Sure – whatever turns you on, sweetie.
CK MacLeod on August 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Over McCain even. A guy Rush has pilloried for a decade. Who’d a thunk it?
I think McCain is opening a lot of eyes this year. Too bad some folks are so sick with their MDS that they aren’t willing to see the man for who he really is.
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
LOL thanks! I am not afraid to share my Gov.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
We don’t need Hillary’s base to win. It would be an excellent spoil though.
And Palin doesn’t bring states, she brings energy for supporters. That will translate to votes on a wide-scale.
Sir Andrew on August 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Translation: The Dems and Libs are sh!tting themselves. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Obamassiah is toast.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
What if every politician in Washington was like Palin.
Imagine no pork
Imagine no corruption
TheSitRep on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Those of us who have wanted McCain to pick Palin all along have been vindicated. I was watching this with my 15 year old daughter and the first thing she said was “I like her”. She is certainly a great role model.
Rose on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
I can’t wait until Palin stands on that beautiful stage they’ve built in Minn. She’s going to look great! (Oh yea, McCain will be there too, won’t he?)
Mr_Magoo on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Isn’t it absolutely amazing how a little olde divorce can screw up both your life and your political ambitions…?
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
She hunts. She fishes. She takes care of her kids. And best of all…. BEST of ALL… she wears her hair in a chip clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pullingmyhairout on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
He was actually congratulating McCain a moment ago – “He’s turning things around, he’s energizing the base… now with Palin…”
Wish I hadn’t missed the first half of the show :(
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Rush is ecstatic about this, and so are his callers. Mixed reaction from NRO, one of them is worried about potential gaffes from Palin. He needn’t worry. ABC’s Jake Tapper once described Obama as a “one man gaffe machine” and the less said about Joe Biden the better. Out of the four principles in this election, I have a feeling Palin will make the least mistakes.
And she’s a hell of lot more attractive than Joe Biden.
infidel65 on August 29, 2008 at 2:05 PM
J, J, J. So desperate. So panicked. You’re grasping at straws my friend.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
J, it isn’t Sarah’s divorce. Wooten tased his own Son and has been sexist towards females while giving tickets.
I don’t know if I should even bother right now.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
He wore all his black suits early this week for convention, so he’s wearing brown anyway.
Sir Andrew on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Never in my life have I been so moved by a VP pick.
WOW!!!
TheSitRep on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
bitter?
trailortrash on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Heh. I keep asking how they could be so effing stupid, but who cares why? Viva The LibTards!
Jaibones on August 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Seasonal work. When the fishing season is over, he works on the oil pipeline. A lot of Americans will relate to that.
Obama/Biden = lawyers
McCain/Palin = not lawyers
Who’s out of touch with real Americans NOW?
rockmom on August 29, 2008 at 2:07 PM
The fear is strong in this one.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 2:07 PM
bayam – Palin will help win PA. Trust me, I’m from PA and PA voters between Pittsburgh and Philly are blue-collar, Reagan Democrats. They have much more in common with Palin than the effete Obama.
DerKrieger on August 29, 2008 at 2:07 PM
I can picture it now. Every college guy with a big poster of Vice President Palin on their dorm room wall.
RedBurns on August 29, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Possibly many more State. Arkansas, Michigan, Iowa, North and South Carolina, Kentuky, Wisconson, Ohio, need I go on?
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
the woman speaking on fox right now shows they are still trying to beat bush, lol
trailortrash on August 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
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