As hoped: Fred to defend Palin in primetime tonight
posted at 5:30 pm on September 2, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Turns out I’m not the only one who thought it’d be a good idea.
Fred Thompson will forcefully defend the selection of Sarah Palin tonight in a speech Republicans are characterizing as “red meat.” He will argue that the feeding frenzy over Palin’s is the result of “panic” from the Democrat-friendly mainstream media.
“What a breath of fresh air Governor Sarah Palin is. She is from a small town, with small town values, but that’s not good enough for those folks who are attacking her and her family. Let’s be clear, the selection of Governor Palin has the other side and their friends in the media in a state of panic. She is a courageous, successful, reformer, who is not afraid to take on the establishment.”…
The bulk of Thompson’s speech will be a testimonial on behalf of John McCain, his character and his leadership. John McCain has “the kind of character that civilizations from the beginning of history have sought in their leaders.”
He’ll hit Obama on abortion, too. I’m under the weather, so to feed your insatiable appetite for all things Palin, I lazily offer you this video of her taking on two opponents in the 2006 Alaska gubernatorial debate. I only watched a few minutes but that was long enough to explode the left’s caricature of her as an airheaded imbecile. Click the image to watch.
Update: A sneak preview of the speech from Human Events: Palin was a “masterstroke,” says Fred.
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The wagons are circling around our Sarah. As they should be!
Not that I don’t think she could kick anyone’s butt, though.
Bob's Kid on September 2, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Fred Dalton Thompson is gonna show you how to give a speech. SARAH! is the new FRED! The torch is passed.
D0WNT0WN on September 2, 2008 at 5:33 PM
*swoon* My man Fred is going to defend the honor of Gov Palin? *swoons again*
This makes me feel better after reading the crap in this other thread.
Anna on September 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Get well, AP.
Karl on September 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM
EeyorePundit!!!
Disturb the Universe on September 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Find a friend and get them to watch Fred! I’m dragging Mrs. Magoo out to the tv. She loves GW, and Fred from L&O.
Mr_Magoo on September 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Go Fred! I love his biting and smart commentary.
jencab on September 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM
AH HA! Allah, order some nice soup.
Watched them live… when it was happening a few years back.
upinak on September 2, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Go Fred! Go Sarah!
McCain/Palin 08!
elduende on September 2, 2008 at 5:35 PM
The first post-Palin-pick pols are in…Obama has the biggest lead of the campaign:
http://www.pollster.com/polls/us/08-us-pres-ge-mvo.php
Not sure if even my favorite Republican can pull this one out of the fire.
What a disaster for the maverick.
(Maybe Freddie Dalton is announcing he’ll replace what’s her name on the ticket?)
alphie on September 2, 2008 at 5:36 PM
“We need a President, and Vice President, who will take the federal bureaucracy by the scruff of the neck and give it a good shaking. And we need a President who doesn’t think that the protection of the unborn or a newly born baby is above his pay grade.”
pseudonominus on September 2, 2008 at 5:37 PM
I repeat from a previous thread. After several evaded the experience question, Huckabee was the first I saw on tv say “Yes, she is ready.” I commend him for that (at least).
Mr_Magoo on September 2, 2008 at 5:37 PM
(alphie’s bridge is in NO; he got flooded out, so here he is at HA)
pseudonominus on September 2, 2008 at 5:38 PM
When Fred unloads, he really unloads. Hopefully this performance will pay dividends remind us of the “active Fred” many of us love.
Feel better, AP! It’s still a long way to November, and we’ll need you (no matter what some in the Pollyanna crowd would lead others to believe).
Wineaholic on September 2, 2008 at 5:38 PM
*snort!* My sinuses are burning from cherry coke now, though.
Anna on September 2, 2008 at 5:39 PM
yum yum meaty meat
A fine pinot shall be served
LimeyGeek on September 2, 2008 at 5:39 PM
I can’t wait for this speech. Fred and Sarah both warm the conservative heart strings. And both gonna give great speeches this week.
Spirit of 1776 on September 2, 2008 at 5:40 PM
I am sorry you are under the weather. I think about 6 raisin soaked in gin (was it gin or bourbon?) will cure what ails you.
bopbottle on September 2, 2008 at 5:41 PM
I knew you wouldn’t disappoint. You’re lucky we like having you around. Are you sure you don’t want to be one of us? You like hanging around with us don’t you? Come on alphie, fess up. You want to be one of us don’t you. It’s ok. You can admit it.
Mr_Magoo on September 2, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Oh there will be “red meat”, alright – fresh targets for the Barracuda!!
FWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on September 2, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Eeyore always feels under the weather :(
lorien1973 on September 2, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Swooning here too even though I’m a dude. Fred was my first choice and Sarah’cuda was my first VP choice. This is a can’t miss for me.
Harpoon on September 2, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations on your convention bounce. Print it out so you have something to look at and console yourself with when Johnny Mac and the Thrilla from Wasilla win the day 11/4.
Spirit of 1776 on September 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Fred!
bridgetown on September 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Palin doesn’t need any defense, just exposure. She is now the gravimetric center of this election; an alpha female in a contest with 3 beta males.
BarryO and “French Cuffs” Biden are already footnotes in American history. Everything about them will be measured by her shadow.
HelenW on September 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Fred! for Attourney General
pseudonominus on September 2, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Hope he blurts out, “Commies Suck.”
Just because.
Elizabetty on September 2, 2008 at 5:47 PM
That would be teh Awesome!
Anna on September 2, 2008 at 5:49 PM
I hope Fred! ends his speech by punching a hippie.
ReubenJCogburn on September 2, 2008 at 5:50 PM
If McCain were to give into the media and Kosolytes and throw Sarah under the bus…it’s done, it’s over, goodbye McCain campaign. Nice knowing ya…
Haunchie on September 2, 2008 at 5:51 PM
What makes you think he would do that? The press and the libs with their panties in a wad is a GOOD THING.
Elizabetty on September 2, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Wow … the video is a must see. Her stance on abortion, euthanasia so far. Long vid, 1/4 thru, but a good insight into how she’ll perform at debates.
darwin on September 2, 2008 at 5:54 PM
And here is Gov. Palin on Charley Rose, along with AZ Gov. Napalitano.
fred5678 on September 2, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Republicans on defense at the convention. That’s a good sign. Ugh.
lorien1973 on September 2, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Hey Allah, the hair of the dog usually works. :)
mrsmwp on September 2, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Huh. Skipped my way through the AK gov. debate video, stopping to listen to Sarah here and there. They discussed crime in rural Alaska. That can’t be right — P. Diddy says there’s no crime in Alaska! They don’t have crackheads or even black people according to P. Diddy. I’m sure he’s not wrong, so I wonder why they discussed it in that debate? Maybe it was just a hypothetical.
aero on September 2, 2008 at 5:56 PM
I get the feeling that if Fred makes a great case for Palin, the lefty spin will be along these lines; the sexist Republicans obviously think that woman are weak and need to be defended. For shame!
Or am I being too cynical?
landshark on September 2, 2008 at 5:56 PM
If someone can defend Sarah Palin and her daughter perfectly well tonight, it is Fred Thompson.
I remember reading a long time ago that he, too, had to face the same trials with his first wife just as Bristol and her husband-to-be are now. If you look at his Wikipedia entry and calculate dates of birth and marriage, you would see that he first married at the same age as Bristol – seventeen.
And look what happened next. Sure, they divorced years later and he remarried, but the ex still remains friends with him.
So, let’s not “misunderestimate” Fred tonight. For my part, I’m getting more popcorn!
newton on September 2, 2008 at 5:56 PM
SarahCuda says she needs no defenders:
PALIN QUOTE OF THE DAY. Bill Kristol:
http://gregransom.com/prestopundit/
Damiano on September 2, 2008 at 5:57 PM
I enjoyed the debate video. Sarah Palin was direct, clear, and concise in her responses. She struck me as someone who knows where she stands.
The Democrat contender seemed to pander a bit–giving populist answers. The Independent contender (a former Republican) confused me. Perhaps that was due to my ignorance of Alaskan state politics. He often spoke at length yet when he finished, I wasn’t sure where he stood. In fact, I had often forgotten the original question after listening to him. I think as an independent his responses were geared more to winning votes from an uncertain group of voters–therefore his responses seemed a bit murky and veiled.
We all know perfection is not possible–I don’t expect anyone to be perfect but what I like in my elected officials is:
1. A clear understanding of their positions
2. That they don’t ride the fence
3. Their words are followed by corresponding deeds
I don’t have to agree with everything a politician believes (or a CEO, Officer, etc) in order to respect them. I do not agree with G.W. Bush at times–yet he stays firm to his beliefs and acts accordingly. I can vote based on that. Same with McCain and…gasp…Hillary Clinton. I know where she stands. I respect that about her.
Obama? That empty suit spins and flips faster than Jean Francois Kerry.
Does this mean that a politician can’t change an opinion? No. Not at all. Abortion for example. I think that is an issue where many of us change our position–depending on our personal experiences in life and on our level of knowledge of the issue.
Montana on September 2, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Geez after two weeks of bashing the GOP and Palin you really think that it wouldnt have an effect ?
Now comes the counter punch
William Amos on September 2, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Debate video: Sarah = poised!
aero on September 2, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I’m not saying he’s going to, they just better not sit back on this, like Bush did for the past 7 years.
I know Mr. Maverick thought he built up some good will with the media and probably thought the family/kids weren’t EVER going to be touched, but the Kos-morons and Alan Colmes et al are proving they don’t care.
Haunchie on September 2, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Mabe so, Newt…but if Freedie does a good job…won’t most real conservatives wonder why he wasn’t the “Maverick” pick?
alphie on September 2, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Didnt the left say that after Hillary’s speech ?
William Amos on September 2, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Why not Obama?
/s!
upinak on September 2, 2008 at 6:01 PM
What time is Fred’s speech?
Blake on September 2, 2008 at 6:01 PM
I’d probably love the guy a lot more if I could stay awake through his snoozetastic speeches.
The Race Card on September 2, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Order out some chicken soup. You probably have 10 places at least that will deliver delicious versions.
Lucky bastard.
And yeah, Fred! is perfect to do this job because he also was married and expecting a child at age 17. It doesn’t seem to have stopped him.
funky chicken on September 2, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Ahhh, ’tis nice to watch a woman make so many men(and women) squirm.
McCain: With age comes wisdom.
bridgetown on September 2, 2008 at 6:02 PM
In skipping around in the debate video, I did not hear a single “um” or “uh” from Sarah. She seemed calm, collected, extremely well-informed, poised, and intelligent. She did not hesitate at any point that I saw. Her adorable northern accent was even minimal. Very nice. I don’t know how she’ll match up against Biden, but she’s clearly no lightweight as so many on the left seem to assume. I don’t see a Quayle coming out of this, put it that way.
aero on September 2, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Bedtime.
The Race Card on September 2, 2008 at 6:02 PM
b/c he’s old?
jp on September 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Not to worry, Allah. Be of good cheer…something, somehow will go wrong. Don’t dispair. Power outage, perhaps. Or a meteor hitting the convention center. Or Fred gets a stroke while speaking. Or, news breaks later that Sarah did porn when she was in college. Or that Todd is actually D.B. Cooper. Feel better? /s
ManlyRash on September 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM
…The Thrilla from Wasilla…
Spirit of 1776 on September 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Perfect. Where can I get my t-shirt?
Dorvillian on September 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM
It’s about dam time. this crap has gone on long enough. It’s time to counter attack. Fred sets it up and Gov. Palin hits it out of the park…
unseen on September 2, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Get well soon, AP. Here, have a bowl of moose stew. It’ll cure whatever ails ya.
petefrt on September 2, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Landshark-
That is why they need to trot out the GOP women!!
JAM on September 2, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Hey Nancy Pelosi had 5 kids why didnt she stay home to take care of them ?
William Amos on September 2, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Aren’t pessimistic people more likely to fall ill? Heh.
Buck, up, Allah…and Go FRED!
SouthernGent on September 2, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Flashback to Rear Admiral Josh Painter:
Sarge6 on September 2, 2008 at 6:09 PM
The Russians don’t take a dump without a plan.
I love that line.
Anna on September 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM
The only plus side of all this is that it might raise the viewership for the convention; which would probably have never reached the numbers for the dem convention without it.
lorien1973 on September 2, 2008 at 6:11 PM
You doin’ OK..?
Everything looks copasetic to me…!
Disturb[ed] was aparently concerned…?
J_Gocht on September 2, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Because the fire in his belly was just a case of gas.
lorien1973 on September 2, 2008 at 6:12 PM
That debate is way too wonky for me to muddle through.
Buy Danish on September 2, 2008 at 6:12 PM
I got 10 million reasons that say she stays Ralph….
you *could* get on board the first chance women have for a shot at real power in the 21st century….of course you’d have to dtop staring at port-o-johns
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:12 PM
I was going to watch already, because The Fred is awesome. But knowing he is on a mission on behalf of Palin is going to make it all the sweeter. Fired up Fred is just darned good stuff. I can’t wait!
SimplyKimberly on September 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM
I can see it now…………. Fred starts his speech, and all the networks cut to Geraldo Rivera standing on a bridge somewhere while his brother blows air in his hair.
You go Fred, ……………… kick some a@@!
Seven Percent Solution on September 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Sarah the Barracuda Palin
The Thrilla from Wasilla
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM
No worries, Fred will come through and REALLY get people watching Palin’s speech tomorrow.
Red meat and instant millions if Fred finds a way to quote Ronnie at the end of his speech: “We win, they lose”.
Bishop on September 2, 2008 at 6:16 PM
I’ll wager that “red meat” will be Moose Heart!
1GooDDaDDy on September 2, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Angela Merkel is far more powerful than Spur-o-the-Moment palin ever will be, sven.
I’d say money’s even than Maverick gives her the boot.
You can’t win the presidency with only a few bible thumpers in your corner…
alphie on September 2, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Hope you feel better, Allah. Thanks for throwing us a bone with a double-whammy Fred/Sarah post that’s all warm fuzzies for us addicts. :-) Does illness soften you up or something?
aero on September 2, 2008 at 6:18 PM
I hope he calls out CNN…
SouthernGent on September 2, 2008 at 6:18 PM
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Ugh, is that ‘thing’ still around?
Bishop on September 2, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Keep firing Ralph…you don’t use logic well for a German.
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:19 PM
everyone needs a stresstoy…
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:20 PM
The first post-Palin-pick pols are in…Obama has the biggest lead of the campaign:
http://www.pollster.com/polls/us/08-us-pres-ge-mvo.php
Not sure if even my favorite Republican can pull this one out of the fire.
What a disaster for the maverick.
(Maybe Freddie Dalton is announcing he’ll replace what’s her name on the ticket?)
alphie on September 2, 2008 at 5:36 PM
*****
AND the smallest post-convention bounce since 1964. Suck it.
marklmail on September 2, 2008 at 6:21 PM
everyone needs a stresstoy…
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Stresstoy? Thing has taken more damage than the city of Hiroshima.
Bishop on September 2, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Bristol’s fiance is coming to St. Paul tonight and they will both appear with the rest of the Palin family! Just hit the wires! And his mom said they had already planned to get married before they found out Bristol was pregnant!
Add another to my list!
rockmom on September 2, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Ralph’s broken in unlike Enos and Freevillage….
oops another double entendre
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:33 PM
I’ll take that bet. And laugh heartily when Sarah’cuda rips your guy a new one.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on September 2, 2008 at 6:34 PM
From one of the movies he made on how important it was to use condoms when doin the “wild thingie”…!
Sorry, that’s the only thing I could never forget from those olde, grainy, black and whites…
One helluva a communicator…!
J_Gocht on September 2, 2008 at 6:34 PM
“The wagons are circling around our Sarah. As they should be!”
More like the wingmen are positioning themselves for the attack.
exhelodrvr on September 2, 2008 at 6:36 PM
More people need to defend this V.P. pick. Stop listening to the Media and listen to Palin. Her speech was the first time the Republicans have had any vim and vigor this campaign. Too many of ya’ll are ready to throw Palin under the bus.
Mrs. Happy Housewife on September 2, 2008 at 6:39 PM
EeyorePundit ! LOL
redrock on September 2, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Kerry actually dropped a point after the Dem convention in 2004, mark…and little Bush only gained 2 points.
Your “fact checking” seems about as accurate at McCain’s vetting team work.
In any case, Obama has set the bar…if McCain fails to close the gap this week…it’s all over for him.
alphie on September 2, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Oh please…he’s not going to have a teleprompter or a enough time to memorize anything during a debate and I’d be willing to bet Palin would thrash Biden in any VP debate…keep dreaming alphie.
Haunchie on September 2, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Why Ralph you are sadly incorect….
see that 50% to 44%?
Looks awfully familiar…..
Choose your delusions
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Thanks for the debate video link. I bookmarked it so I can watch it the next time I have insomnia.
lowandslow on September 2, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Hardly. There are 2 huge opportunities: this convention and then the debates. Obama is terrible without the teleprompter, so his performance will depend on how much cover the press give him. But either could be curtains for Obama.
Spirit of 1776 on September 2, 2008 at 6:48 PM
For the first time and since McCain has actually selected Palin as his choice for Veep; Obama hits 50% in Gallup Poll.
J_Gocht on September 2, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Given how in the tank the press is for him it should be 55% or so, add in the libtard’s fear of the Bradley effect and I am not nervous at all. Anxious yes, nervous no?
The democrats better pick how hard they are gonna cheat their asses off this year and run with it.
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Ok, I’ll bite, alphie dearest.
Who actually won the 2004 election again? I forget…
Wanderlust on September 2, 2008 at 6:59 PM
“…add in the libtard’s fear of the
Bradleyracial effect and I am not nervous at all. Anxious yes, nervous no?…sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 6:51 PM
J_Gocht on September 2, 2008 at 7:01 PM
as opposed to 93% block voting??
I’ll take Pot, Kettle Black for 1000 Alex….
sven10077 on September 2, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Just a note to all the Alphie and Alphie Wannabes out there… just keep underestimating the Barracuda. Please.
Oh… and who has dominated the news cycles since Friday?
Drunken Angry Clown on September 2, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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