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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Isn’t it REMARKABLE how all of a sudden, Dims are worried about a President being killed in office. They seem to think any Secret Service protection our current President utilizes is too much, but they are oh so worried about a McCain assassin.
Speedwagon82 on August 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
You’re as brave an American as Sarah Palin, which must explain why you live in one of the last best states in the country. I too was thinking about you and recalling the other conversations we’ve had here re: Palin FTW. Congrats to you.
Among all her other attributes, it helps for me that she’s an Idaho native, a true Western governor, and a graduate of my alma mater (Go Vandals!)
McCain/Palin 08!
steadyrock on August 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
DerKrieger – Palin wraps up the Hockey vote. A lot of them in PA, Michigan, northern Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Even upstate New Yorkers are going to like her.
I daresay this busts the balloon of Obama trying to win Montana as well.
rockmom on August 29, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Some one please please please create a montage of all the dems caught on camera as they are being told who Mav’s VP pick is!
javamartini on August 29, 2008 at 2:10 PM
And Biden is a Delaware politician we see on TV in PA because Delaware is in the PA TV market.
Didn’t Biden live in PA until he was eleven? And Obama claims some “foreign policy experience” because he lived in Indonesia until about that age? Why does either think the first decade of their lives has anything whatsoever to do with qualifications for president?
Wethal on August 29, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Palin’s husband is also an Eskimo. We have the Native American ticket too!
rockmom on August 29, 2008 at 2:11 PM
<blockquote2016: Republican ticket Palin/Jindal take on Democratic ticket Clinton/Obama.
Only if its Michelle Obama. If he doesn’t win this time, he will be hated for being presumptuous and taking Hillary’s spot.
Speedwagon82 on August 29, 2008 at 2:11 PM
“She can take these guys! Her nickname’s Barracuda for Pete’s sake!!”
- Rush
BWAHAHAHAHAH!! GET ‘EM SARAH!!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Oh, yeah, CochtKnocker, her life is obviously all screwed up, now. Running for VP and all against an empty suit who is destined for an epic failure, with the great likelihood of ending up running for President in 8 years.
What a mess…
Jaibones on August 29, 2008 at 2:12 PM
I love her now, let’s coach her just a smige tomaybe mention John’s name at least once in a while, and not make it all about shattering that glass ceiling.
max1 on August 29, 2008 at 2:12 PM
carl cameron is as giddy as rush lol
trailortrash on August 29, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Only if its Michelle Obama. If he doesn’t win this time, he will be hated for being presumptuous and taking Hillary’s spot.
Speedwagon82 on August 29, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Sighs.
he is Athabaskan. Not Eskimo. Different Native.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Ridge would have given McCain PA. I’m from that part of the country as well, and people who are worried about the economy and other issues won’t suddenly feel enamored to the Republican ticket. Palin and Hillary have only 1 thing in common and that’s gender- Palin won’t get Hillary’s vote in Michigan or Pennsylvania. In fact, you can expect Hillary to handle the dirty work of attacking Palin head on. People who think she’s in for light handling because of gender are in for a rude awakening. Hillary will b-slap Palin with pleasure and enthusiasm- you should know that about Hillary by now.
bayam on August 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Enecdote from suburban Chicago:
In our real estate office, all of the women who have been talking about Obama non-stop this summer are talking about Sarah Palin. They’re all over this.
Dozens of them. It’s ovah, Messiah, your crucifixion awaits.
Jaibones on August 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Smiles, thanks! Go Vandals!
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Any way you look at it, Hillary is going to have to face Palin in 2012.
My collie says:
CyberCipher on August 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Well she’s a cutie… in a sexy librarian sort of way.
Alden Pyle on August 29, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Collie rocks!
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:17 PM
bayam — Sarah Palin is not likely to break down & cry crocodile tears on the campaign trail like Hillary did. Athletic, outdoorsy women tend to be like that.
Hillary is the past. Sarah Palin is the future. Deal with it.
Edouard on August 29, 2008 at 2:18 PM
In spite of what the Lefty elitists on the coasts believe, Palin embodies real America more than any Democrat ever will. Dems just don’t understand America. The Dems are a hodge podge of grievance groups that have America as their common enemy.
DerKrieger on August 29, 2008 at 2:18 PM
YESSSSS, we GOT IT!!!!
I’m happy!
surrounded on August 29, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Hmm… I think I know how you might spend your few minutes in the privacy of the voting booth- and it won’t involve thoughts over foreign policy.
bayam on August 29, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Can you see Hillary trying to eat a Moose Burger?
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:21 PM
I’m happy about this ticket as well but don’t forget about the windfall profits tax.
Please correct me if I’m wrong.
shick on August 29, 2008 at 2:21 PM
lol,
Was that an Al Gore vs. GWB sigh complete with eyeroll?
I’m not saying it was a bad pick, but she was picked because she is a woman, to counter Obama’s non-pick of Hillary, and to counter Obama having the only “first” to be possible in this election. Palin is a good pick, and will do the job as well as anyone else, but she wouldn’t have been picked had she been a 60 year old bald guy with the same policy positions. It is how the game goes, and McCain played it well.
p40tiger on August 29, 2008 at 2:22 PM
LANDSLIDE!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:23 PM
I have stated it before and I feel strongly that the US will elect a woman President or VP before they will elect a black man. I am not advocating it nor am I saying it is right, but I believe it is likely.
History has shown that women got the right to vote first, they were on the Supreme Court first, they were Sec state first. There are undoubtedly more… I predict they will be VP and President first as well.
JHL on August 29, 2008 at 2:25 PM
You think that Palin will take the Hillary feminist vote in key battleground states? Believe me- Hillary is only getting started. Now you know who’s going to be tasked with attacking Palin head on. And you can bet that Hillary is going to do with it with great energy and pleasure.
bayam on August 29, 2008 at 2:27 PM
I feel the same way…
If they are smart, they will not go there.
Hope i am not being redundant in the comments, i gotta get back to work and can’t read all right now.
surrounded on August 29, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Dems were probably up late last night drinking and not thinking clearly this morning on how to repsond to Palin, thinking it was Pawlenty
jp on August 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM
So I made effort send a donation via the net but the page left me hanging after I clicked the submit button so I’m hoping it actually went through. I won’t be able to confirm it till my statement arrives next month but I had to show my pleasure with McCain’s choice – of course I entered the name ‘Sarah Palin’ for my referral.
I can’t believe how poorly Obama is running his campaign (not to mention his life) and how well the McCain team is cleaning his chronometer.
There will be rough days ahead. There will be doubts, and scandals. And some people will simply not give a Republican a chance to speak much less vote for one. But I’m more confident now than ever that the next President of the United States I’m going to be hating will be John McCain. Who knows, maybe Palin can teach an old dog some new tricks about border enforcement and global warming cultism.
Browncoatone on August 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahah!!!
You’re kidding right!??
Hillary is gonna sit back and watch the fireworks.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM
I am very happy about this pick. I don’t know if if brings in Hillary supporters or not. I don’t know if it helps McCain with any group frankly, but as a husband and a father I am impressed with Palin and feel good about the choice.
John D on August 29, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Allah, you have been a downer and wet blanket for months. I too was a die hard McCain hater, ever since 2000, and was disgusted with his primary win. I “knew” it was over for us in November, reading all of the anti-”Juan” comments from everyone.
But now, I have been energized and gotten my wallet involved. I believe the game has changed, and I will give her the faith I would not invest in McCain. This shows he can reach across the isle to a real conservative, and I respect that.
So, Allah, this is why you should lighten up and join the fun. If I am excited, you can be too if you try hard enough.
leftnomore on August 29, 2008 at 2:31 PM
I disagree. Hillary wants to be President. Her best shot is 2012. For this, she needs to be running against a second Mcain term. It is in her best interests for Barry to loose.
JHL on August 29, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Ha ha, no Palin will give Hillary more motivation than ever before. The idea that another woman- esp. one from the right- has a shot to beat Hillary into the White House will drive her into a frenzy. And you thought Hillary was tough on Obama- you aint seen nothin yet.
bayam on August 29, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Shick let me answer that.
The windfall was actually part of the Murkowski administration of 22-25% tax on all oil. Sarah took it over and set it as a different pace. It was based on BBL at the 15.00 mark.. not the mark of now. It was approved also via the Legislature to increase the tax.. because the oil companies were being “stingy” concerning taxes. That is one reason why Sarah got elected. She and the Dept of Natural Resources put it in the right frame of mind and gives tax incentives for those oil companies who explore.
Also if you are wondering about the 1200.00 checks that are not part of the Perm fund. That is a tax incentive for Alaskans. We are paying HIGHER then anyone in the Nation. As of today, gasoline is 4.29 a gallon, do you pay that much? 1200 is suppose to be for energy.. but you can’t tell people what to spend their money on. She and the legislature also will be stopping the gas tax for alaska for a year (8 cent decrease very soon) and is giving more incentives for families who are poor. This is a win win for everyone here in this State. As we are being punished living up here it seems and yet we have oil.
Sarah is a great Gov. I will miss her.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:34 PM
Lemme spell it out for you.
Hillary wanted to be president.
More than that, Hillary does not want Obama to win.
She will not help Obama. In any way, shape, or form. She may attempt to look like she’s helping, but it will be nothing more than a facade.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 2:35 PM
The thrill up my leg is… otherworldly.
Been bouncing around trying to gauge reaction, and it’s overwhelmingly positive. Supporters of everyone from Mitt to Huck to Hillary to Barr to freakin’ Ron Paul are backing McCain/Palin!
Mr. Wednesday Night on August 29, 2008 at 2:35 PM
I was a real Debbie-Downer about McCain also, but this VP choice has totally psyched me. Palin is a devastating candidate.
My vote is locked in now…..but I’m voting for her and the future…..I only hope she eventually decides to go for the big prize in 4-8 years….she’ll have my vote then too.
You go girl! Stomp some ass!
LimeyGeek on August 29, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Her role as point guard on the state championship basketball team is more executive experience that Obama/Biden combined.
McCain was exec. officer of his squadron, I believe.
fred5678 on August 29, 2008 at 2:38 PM
yep
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 2:40 PM
bayam — The problem is the authenticity factor. People know Hillary has Washington insider knowledge. They just don’t find her very sincere.
All Sarah Palin has to do is trust her natural, truly sincere instincts and rely on the thick skin that she’s already developed and Hillary won’t be able to lay a glove on her.
Edouard on August 29, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Limey you are funny.
upinak on August 29, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Ah shucks folks, I gotta admit it she’s the cutest thing on both tickets…
If she modulates and doesn’t try too hard to project her voice, she’ll be fine.
Sortta reminds me of Dan Quayle with a pony tail…
Very nice…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Furthermore, re: Hillary & Sarah Palin: Hillary can’t attack her too hard or she’ll hack off the main demographic she has, which is women — who will eventually want Hillary to simmer down & shut her mouth about their new homegirl.
So don’t get your hopes up too high, bayam — women are already massively jumping on the McCain Express and deserting the Obama Train Wreck over this.
Hillary wants women on her side if she is to attempt to have any national political future. I predict she will be at least secretly happy for Obama to lose, since then her way will be paved in 4 years.
Edouard on August 29, 2008 at 2:49 PM
This puts Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota in play. We only loss Pennsylvania 51-49, Michigan 51-48, Wisconsin 50-49 (I believe after all the democrat fraud we actually won Wisconsin) and Minnesota 51-48. I bet we flip 2 of those.
Capitalist Infidel on August 29, 2008 at 2:49 PM
McCain picked the VP candidate who is most like himself in style and decision making. That makes it a lot easier for him. He will not be fighting with Daddy and she is swifter than Lindsey Graham
Palin should play better in Europe than Obama. She has the hairstyle, glasses, bod preferred for the mystery woman in Euro entertainment. There is a distance in her body language that conflicts with the fast talking. I predict a fascination overseas. She will not have to use a rock band.
Biden will not have a clue how to handle her although I won’t watch them debate because I dislike the voices of both VP candidates.
I enjoy listening to McCain and caught him recently taking on veterans rights. He sounded sincere as much as Obama sounds calculating
First stop for Palin: The View. She might as well get it over with. Then maybe politics can re-enter the race
A lot of new names posting I see
entagor on August 29, 2008 at 2:50 PM
NO, never. Please. I’m a woman, but that bunch of losers don’t merit an appearance.
funky chicken on August 29, 2008 at 2:51 PM
She’s got teh awesomeness!
ronsfi on August 29, 2008 at 2:52 PM
The View has a big audience of Hillarites.
That is the job Palin was chosen for
entagor on August 29, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Climb back into your little leftist hole, J. If she’s so cute and harmless, then why don’t you want her speaking? Seems more like it to me that you’re afraid of what she’s got to say.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I hadn’t thought of that. That will be verrry interesting to watch.
RushBaby on August 29, 2008 at 3:03 PM
This is her ticket. She can be the expert on how Alaska can be the key to drilling our way out of our current energy crisis. In sales we call it “demonstration of high value,” in the form of expertise; it is what makes a person a leader. Since people want the information, they follow, and THAT is what confers leadership. (That and having cojones.)
If she wanted to help Obama she would have told McCain in no uncertain terms that he had no right to use footage of her criticizing Obama, and insisted that he stop immmediately. Did she do that? Hmmmm? Uuuuuhhhhh–no. *drinks*
There was an earlier thread here on HA about Palin that I read for a while. I lost count of how many people said they were going to donate to the campaign for the first time, and in some cases, again. Now let’s hear again about what states she isn’t going to deliver to the ticket? The one state she is going to deliver big time is a very energized, positive, state of mind to this campaign. PRICELESS! *is merry*
Whoever posted this earlier–thanks. I have a shortcut to this on my desktop and play it every so often for pick-me-up. They should sing this at the RNC!!! Am I wrong?
smellthecoffee on August 29, 2008 at 3:04 PM
EXACTAMUNDO!!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Really entagor, Saint Mc, gives a hot damn for veterans…?
I’m an olde vet and I think he stinks like Limburger cheese…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Grue_, you’ve peaked my curiosity *eats*…does that mean you take time out for a snack after every post…?
If so, I hope it’s either a fruit or vegetable…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 3:18 PM
Well, maybe the first woman POTUS. The nation’s first POTUS was George Washington. :)
Steve Z on August 29, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Click my name. I’m a pure carnivore, baby.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 3:21 PM
And she’s not a lawyer like all of the Dems AND their wives. Palin has a degree in journalism and politics and her husband has a degree in real life. What a refreshing change!
Common Sense on August 29, 2008 at 3:22 PM
all the Hillary’s work is going to help the republicans … he he he !!!
aniladesai on August 29, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Naughty librarian. Ohhhhhhhhhhh yeah.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 3:31 PM
For the first time since CPAC, I am excited about this election!!!!!
jtkerch79 on August 29, 2008 at 3:34 PM
…Ok FRED: You now have my blessing to release the money I sent YOU several months back to the McCain/PALIN ticket.
…For Change!
ChipDWood on August 29, 2008 at 3:35 PM
You can dream in one hand or sh!t in the other. See which one gets filled first. Hillary is a woman scorned and she wants to (a) clean her claws and (b) clear the path for a run in 2010. The mocha stick-man is nothing more than a scratching post for her. Obamassiah is toast. Get used to it.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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hillbillyjim on August 29, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Fabulous graphics “hill ‘n gulley rider…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM
And the best part: she is going to be your next vice-president. Suck on it, Gocht. Suck it long and suck it hard. And choke on it.
ManlyRash on August 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Is that how you got that terrible red rash, Manly…?
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 3:46 PM
This was VERY well said.
KMC1 on August 29, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Shiver me timbers, Grue_…!
Well, at least your Mom didn’t relegate your existence to the basement, hey…
Things are lookin’ up…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 4:00 PM
AP,
Are you still planning to write in Hillary?
mikeyboss on August 29, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Hillary could shatter solid concrete if she stared at it long enough.
as for the new VP pick… I kinda like it….
johnnyU on August 29, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Atkins Diet. That explains how you can eat so much and maintain that girlish figure :)
mikeyboss on August 29, 2008 at 4:09 PM
I don’t know why this came to mind.
????
hillbillyjim on August 29, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Gocht,
Obama is much closer to a “Quayle” than Sarah Palin ever will be. And certainly not for the obvious reason of sex. But keep pushing that meme….idiot.
Calm Before the Storm on August 29, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Youtube’s blocked for me :(
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Has anyone brought this up..don’t want to read 257 posts….So, in 2012, do we have TWO women running for the office of the president???
Grue…what the H is eats..
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Are you eating a moose, Grue??????
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 4:24 PM
In the attic lies
Voices scream
Nothings seen
Reals a dream
Leaving the things that are real behind
Leaving the things that you love from mind
All of the things you learned from fears
Nothing is left for the years
Voices scream
Nothings seen
Reals a dream
(chorus)
Toys, toys, toys in the attic
Toys, toys, toys in the attic
Toys, toys, toys in the attic
Toys, toys, toys in the attic
hillbillyjim on August 29, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Very fine my good fellow…!
Do you recall Al Gore’s theme song from 2000…?
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Thanks a million for putting that tune in my head.
Aaarrgh!
hillbillyjim on August 29, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Love the speech. Somehow seeing her just makes me smile. McCain looks pretty awkward just standing there, however. He should have taken a seat.
The Principal Chair on August 29, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Good point, McCain made the push to erase the memory of the POW/MIA and rushed to normalize relations with the next low wage worker’s paradise, Vietnam
I meant McCain did sound sincere and touching while Obama always sounds uncomfortable when talking soldier, flag and country
This thread is hard to take because I am not a Palin fan anymore than I am a Huck fan. Anyone who says anything negative about Palin right now will be tarred and feathered in the threads. Ask me how I know. I have been accused of slime on another famous blog for mentioning a lack of enthusism.
I know people who dislike Palin deeply simply after watching her Charlie Rose interview. I know people who cannot stomach Hillary either.
Right now, anyone who stands in the way of the band waggon is going to be worked over. No dissent allowed
entagor on August 29, 2008 at 4:43 PM
McCain should have just left Ohio altogether!
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 4:45 PM
I gotta agree, Calm_, VP Quayle was awfully “light in his loafers…
Hell of a fine golfer though…
Palin looks much better in high heels and she doesn’t look taller than your aging Saint…
Outstanding…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Hey I know what you mean; we did a psychological music study on that beat.
Gets everybody…
You’re in good company…!
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 4:55 PM
I like her!
hadsil on August 29, 2008 at 5:11 PM
I was there!!!! We finished the project I was in town for early and I ran over to the Nutter Center. Just now getting to my computer, but I managed to snag what may have been THE last ticket into the place, and it was standing room only and electric. I called the Mrs. to tell her where I was, then my cell phone died (#$%$%# motorola). Anyway, I got inside, standing way at the top, and a woman next to me got a text message and said CNN reporting Palin gets the nod. Then McCain arrived late (he has got to work on getting places on time, that is two counting Saddleback), and started talking. They were having trouble with the mike all morning, most of the speakers had to use a handheld and apparently no one could get the podium mike fixed. Anyway, in the cheap seats we could barely hear McCain, but I caught the word PTA, and then mayor, and then Governor. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES! HOT DAMN is right, Rush! The guy next to me asked aloud who he was talking about and I said “Palin”, then his lightbulb popped on. He leaned over and said something to the woman standing next to him, and she turned to look at him and said “No” (as in, surely you jest). And then McCain announced Palin, and damn, the roof went off the place. It was freakin’ magic. Smiling faces everywhere. Again, could barely hear Palin speaking, but caught enough of it to know she nailed her speech. Man, the only way it could have been a better day was to have had a cell phone camera that worked. $%#$%#$ motorola.
Kevin71 on August 29, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Hey hill and gulley, I’m rather curious…
Did you go back and listen to the Macarena a second or third time…?
I took a music appreciation class one time where we had to rate melodies and rhythm beats combined … the “Mac” came out near the top of everyone’s list.
Imagine that, me with any music appreciation…?
J_Gocht on August 29, 2008 at 5:26 PM
When I saw the full video, I had tears of pride and joy.
Way to go McCain and Palin! Go for the win.
NaCly dog on August 29, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Today got me more jazzed about this election than I’ve been in a very long time. Who cares that McC made his pick last night and reaaaallly wanted Lieberman! We got Palin! WOO HOO!
Off topic but Grue, you make me want to find a Zork emulator for my MacBook Pro.
*holds up her lantern*
Sarjex on August 29, 2008 at 5:40 PM
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