Video: Palinmania in Colorado Springs
posted at 9:31 pm on September 6, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Just listen to the crowd. I’ve honestly never seen anything like this for a conservative politician before.
Update: Maverick by four, says Zogby. “Clearly, Palin is helping the McCain ticket.”
Update: A prescient quote from last year tops Newsweek’s new profile of her: “When you talk about the Republican Party needing appealing candidates, darn right they do!… The Democrats, whether you like them or not … there is some dynamic there, and it’s something that the Republicans I think have lacked for some time.”
Update: It was like this yesterday in Michigan too, apparently. The Detroit News estimates a crowd of 10,000.
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Believe, AP, just believe.
That is all.
Terrie on September 6, 2008 at 9:32 PM
The ‘Cuda rules.
Metro on September 6, 2008 at 9:33 PM
It’s like she threw the winning free throw at the basketball finals. Absolutely amazing.
lorien1973 on September 6, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Holy crap!
nickj116 on September 6, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Conservatives are pumped up to win this election.
Dems should hide in fear.
Right_of_Attila on September 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM
It has been 14 years since we have had anything to get fired up about!
Valiant on September 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Up Four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nickj116 on September 6, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Look at the way she grins when she promises to go to Washington and “shake things up.” She’s a happy warrior. That’s got to resonate.
Anton on September 6, 2008 at 9:37 PM
To paraphrase the Huckster, the heartland loves Elvis, Jesus and the Barracuda.
Terrie on September 6, 2008 at 9:38 PM
We’ve been waiting for a long time. It is about time! Thank God for Palin.
jencab on September 6, 2008 at 9:38 PM
I love the look on McCain’s face. Never seen him smile so much or stand up so straight and tall. He knows he’s got a conservative phenom on his hands and he has to be proud of his choice for Veep. Palin could very well be the deciding factor in sweeping him into the White House. And after that: Palin 2012/2016!
Jockolantern on September 6, 2008 at 9:39 PM
I just watched a stream of them in New Mexico. Also awesome. It’s a new day for conservatives. This goes beyond just this election. Win or lose we have been reinvigorated and inspired.
D0WNT0WN on September 6, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Has it sunk in yet that we’re looking at America’s first female president?
- The Cat
P.S. I said many years ago that for America to have a woman as president, she’d have to be a Margaret Thatcher. She just may be.
MirCat on September 6, 2008 at 9:40 PM
you’ll love this link: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2008/09/06/obama-tells-indianans-hes-already-president
scrubjay on September 6, 2008 at 9:40 PM
“Those mountains behind me remind me of home”,
deep powder climbing,on real men drive snow
moblies!!!Go Sarah!!
canopfor on September 6, 2008 at 9:40 PM
I love it! He doesn’t even have to do anything but stand there; Palin is AWESOME! Like I’ve said before, she WILL be our first female president!
ErinF on September 6, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Is Allah now officially a Palinite? A Palin Person? A Roota for the Cuda?
D0WNT0WN on September 6, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Must have been too young for Reagan. Not saying she is Reagan, just comparing the reax.
Karl on September 6, 2008 at 9:45 PM
WOW!!! That crowd is practically reaching the decibel limit on the microphone. Love it.
theguardianii on September 6, 2008 at 9:45 PM
So much for the Barackopolis Bounce.
fossten on September 6, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Good lord… This is unbelievable. They are pumped!
Love the way she actually used Obama’s answer to O’Reilly about the surge against him too.
ZP on September 6, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Not a small crowd
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 9:47 PM
I can’t wait to attend a rally myself. Pure adrenaline.
roninacreage on September 6, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Damn she’s awesome! Colorado? Dayam!
ronsfi on September 6, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Too bad I couldn’t make the rally in Sterling Heights.
OneGyT on September 6, 2008 at 9:48 PM
AP – add this photo to the post!
lorien1973 on September 6, 2008 at 9:49 PM
You think? :)
vcferlita on September 6, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Obama mania is dead, ran it’s course and ran out of gas 2-miles before the finish line.
Palin mania has just begun, with fresh legs and plenty enough fuel to last for several years. Palin mania has a plan, has solutions, and is much more than “just words, just speeches.”
The country was indeed smarter than you elite Liberals gave us credit for; huh Obama!
Keemo on September 6, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Incredible.
Slublog on September 6, 2008 at 9:50 PM
We’re gonna need a bigger boat.
roninacreage on September 6, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Sure is going to torque of the Anti-American/Pro-Jihadi Leftist Democratic Traitor Dyke Liberal Hollywood FemiNazi unshaven leg & armpit crowd, that think that Hillary is the only true “woman” out there..
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!
Dale in Atlanta on September 6, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Did Cindi break her arm smacking Obama ??
defendfaithandfamily on September 6, 2008 at 9:51 PM
The content of Palin’s speech here repeats large sections of her VP acceptance speech.
The press will be annoyed, but until the McCain/Palin campaign sees some advantage in Palin talking with the press, there is no point in giving them the Number 1 “get” for an interview.
Right_of_Attila on September 6, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Thanks for posting that pic!! Man, that’s a lot of people.
nickj116 on September 6, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Allah has a Fe-Vah! Unmittigated optimism and enthusiasm.
Stop the presses.
DrW on September 6, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Good Lord….last time I heard a crowd like that, it was preceded by Ed Sullivan saying “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Beatles!!”
Patrick S on September 6, 2008 at 9:52 PM
I wanted to go to this rally so bad but the tickets were sold out.
Senator McCain sure is a good sport and seems non-threatened by our love affair with his VP. I admire and appreciate his confidence, and I am especially thankful that he has given conservatives someone to root for.
SheofTwoMinds on September 6, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Too bad Chrysler killed the Plymouth brand. They could be selling ‘09 Baracudas as fast as three-shifts-24-7 could crank them out.
innominatus on September 6, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Allah, its not so good to have the video on auto-start because every time you leave the page to look at a posted link or refresh the page to see new comments, the video starts again. That’s a pain.
Maxx on September 6, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Do you think those GOPers in DC got the message? Apparently they are still in a fog since the 06 election.
Sir Napsalot on September 6, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Allah…. ‘member back about a week ago when….all of us overly-optimistic simpletons told you to have faith?…………
……just sayin’………
FiveWays on September 6, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Babies! Guns! Jesus!
Coronagold on September 6, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Which side has the superstar celebrity now?! BOOYAH! Those three sure do look happy!
Conservative Gunman on September 6, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Colorado? I see red.
carbon_footprint on September 6, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Sarah’s a firecracker! And notice that she directs all her vast energy to highlighting McCain. Perfect! Go McCain/Palin – we’ll see you at the inauguration!
MochaLite on September 6, 2008 at 9:58 PM
i love when she giggles!…is that sexist?..:)
Bluestate_Blues on September 6, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Didn’t some guy make a speech in front of some styrofoam Greek columns in Denver some time back?
Now…..who the hell was that again?
FiveWays on September 6, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Obama’s campaign theme music,should be the
the Bee Gee’s “Jive Talkin”!!!!!!!!!!!!haha
canopfor on September 6, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Listen to talk radio. When people call up, they don’t call her Sarah Palin, they don’t call her Governer Palin, they don’t call her Mrs., or Ms. Palin.
They call her Sarah.
Blarg the Destroyer on September 6, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Only if you’re a Republican….apparently……
FiveWays on September 6, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I moved to Texas from Canada in 1977. I haven’t been this excited about an election since Reagan and perhaps this one is better.
The Libtards can’t paste the ‘GOP is a party of rich old white guys’ label on us any longer.
They are scared sh*tless.
txdoc on September 6, 2008 at 10:00 PM
And THE ONE tonight at Bon Jovi’s concert for him said that he was not staying in hotels and eating airline food just to come in second and that they had better get out there and win this election FOR him. Or so it went something like that as reported. Not that he was going to do anything, but THEY had to get out there and work for a win while the poor thing has to fly all over this beautiful country in his private plane and stay in a Motel 8? Somehow I doubt THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER stays in anything remotely like the Holiday Inn or La Quinta! What a schmuck compared to our side! McCain/Palin are asking us to work WITH them. Big diff!
Yep, AP must not have been around to see the Gipper rally us to a fevah! No, she is not Reagan, but as Michael Reagan says she might be the reincarnation! Bite em Sarahcuda! And you go McCain! I am actually going to vote for you in November!
freeus on September 6, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I live in denver, I tried to get tickets 7 days in advance, no chance. They needed a larger venue.
hanzblinx on September 6, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Its typical for politicans to repeat speaches that is what makes following them around boring.
Should try listening to an hour of Biden speeches I swear I almost make myself bald from pulling hair out just to catch him saying something stupid.
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:02 PM
The “Moose Killer”,Mrs.Smith will be going
to Washington to stir Obama’s crock,and show
Biden who has been there for over a 100 years,
what the meaning of “real change”will be all
about!:)
canopfor on September 6, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Give this woman a Kupi Doll
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Say it, Allah: Sarah’Cuda…the Arctic Fox.
ManlyRash on September 6, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Are you suggesting Invesco? ;-)
SouthernGent on September 6, 2008 at 10:07 PM
The only thing to worry about with Biden is that he can sound smart to people who don’t know the material themselves and haven’t heard him much before. He’s really just arrogant but not everybody sees that right away. And there will only be 1 debate. With Gwen Ifill (I have no idea if that’s how you spell her name) moderating. She could not be more in the tank for Obama.
D0WNT0WN on September 6, 2008 at 10:07 PM
This was further down in the Zogby poll page:
“- another indication that likely voters paid attention to the GOP convention this week, which won the highest television viewership numbers ever earned by an American political convention.”
It’s the first I’ve heard that the Republican convention got more viewers than the Democrat’s.
Jason on September 6, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Not to crap in your corn flakes (OK, maybe so) and I’m stoked about Palin too, but it’s no surprise the crowd in
Colorado SpringsStepford reacts like this. In Colorado “The Springs” is to conservatism as Boulder is toliberalismwhacked out, off the wall, radical “progressivism”.Hey, I like this strikeout feature.
rockhead on September 6, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Que viva La Barracuda!
EMD on September 6, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Then you’ll need plugs.
tru2tx on September 6, 2008 at 10:09 PM
What’s the seating capacity of the Grand Canyon.
If you book it, they will come.
fogw on September 6, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Awesome! Completely Awesome! But…
I know it is fresh off the convention, but she needs more talking points. This speech was pretty much recycled from the convention.
It does feel nice to see the American ppl standing behind conservatism. The press has gone beyond the point liberal bias and has jumped into the pool of endorsers if you ask me. The fact that I saw that story today about protesters ridiculing the press made me smile then barrel over with laughter!
I now think we have a true chance of not only winning, but by a clear margin. The citizens of this great land are more conservative than they are progressive and now they actually have a team to cheer about!
lsutiger on September 6, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Governor Palin has got her stump speech nailed. Perfect pitch. Hardly looking at her notes. When she talked about Senator McCain fighting on behalf of average Americans, she used a gesture of her hands to effectively identify herself with the crowd and as one of us.
As Governor Palin does well on the stump, she affirms Senator McCain’s judgment and leadership, invigorating his image and the campaign. This looks like a very formidable team.
Loxodonta on September 6, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Unless I miss my guess they are only arranging things a week or so in advance. Obama had months to get the message out about Denver.
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Uh, look at the top of drudge.
The republican convention was the most viewed convention – ever.
lorien1973 on September 6, 2008 at 10:10 PM
McCain would not have gotten this crowd a month ago. Or 2 weeks ago. The base is jazzed.
lorien1973 on September 6, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Palin-esque!
Strong, smart and sublime.
More energy than the entire Democratic Party.
profitsbeard on September 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Best part of her speech: When she took Obama’s ‘no one imagined the surge could work’ statement and turned it upside-down. Very shrewd.
King of Fools on September 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I hope she changes her speech up soon.
p0s3r on September 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I’d like to hear less rehashing of the convention speech, but still…the screams are very gratifying.
It gives me hope!
Bob's Kid on September 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Her delivery is improving very rapidly. During her first road speech she used her fingers to mark her spot on the speech. She had her head down most of the time and read the speech word for word. I was a bit worried but not after this speech. Today she barely glanced at her notes, ad-libbed some, and had her head held high the whole time. Go Sarahcuda!
rigdown on September 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
The best way to change her speeches is to give ones based on issues. I just read tonight that all the intelligence aggencies just breifed both obama and mccain on National security. That would give them some info to go over.
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Our National Anthem lauds “the rockets’ red glare”, but it follows then with “the bombs bursting in air”. Gov. Palin’s meteoric rise is astonishing; I fear the thought that she could fall just as quickly. I pray not, but I surely hope that Sen. McCain and his team (yes – including Gov. Palin) can parcel out her presence and stardom so that she does not ‘burn out’ before November.
I guess I’m just a nervous old fart.
ss396 on September 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I think Sarkozy and Merkel are going to love working with this woman!
ErinF on September 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
My VP debate fantasy:
Charles Gibson: Okay, my next question is for Mrs. Palin. You said that-
SP: Excuse me, Chucky, that’s Governor Palin.
CG: Oh, ah, er, yes, well, Governor Palin…
fossten on September 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I haven’t seen an Obama commercial here in NC in weeks. I heard he’s not going back to Virginia either, but that is purely anecdotal.
SouthernGent on September 6, 2008 at 10:15 PM
A slightly off topic question. Even with the popularity of Governor Palin, do the Republicans have the ground game this year. I am talking about registering voters, giving them rides election day, etc. etc. I heard Kondracke say on Fox today that the Dims have the advantage in that regard this election.
It has been bothering me ever since I heard it. I am so pumped up to finally have a real person running for high office, it would be a real downer to lose it because of a lack of organization.
kam582 on September 6, 2008 at 10:15 PM
LMAO
She’s a natural. Don’t get too excited about the crowd – Colorado Springs is one of the most conservative towns in America (home of Focus on the Family, as well as the Air Force Academy). But the visuals are still great.
rockmom on September 6, 2008 at 10:15 PM
One thing is for certain the smear campaign doesnt seem to be hitting conservatives in fact its backfiring I see that many are fired up.
The right has seen 8 years of lefties smears and whining and this is first chance we get to hit them back for their nonsense.
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Nah, don’t worry about it. Remember, in campaigns, talking points need to be repeated, while always adding something new and cycling out something old. Repetition is the key to driving your message home.
Besides, lots of people want to hear their issues reinforced.
fossten on September 6, 2008 at 10:17 PM
John McCain and Sarah Palin will host a “McCain Street USA” rally this Tuesday, September 9th outside The Golden Lamb, 27 South Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio. Doors will open at 7:00 am. Go to JohnMcCain.com to RSVP for the indoor part. Will be an outside meet and greet afterwards.
Other venues are to be announced shortly.
coldwarrior on September 6, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Also, FOX News reported about 12,000 earlier in the day in Cedarburg, Wisconsin!
Ordinary1 on September 6, 2008 at 10:18 PM
she just brings joy and passion to what she does
i don’t think we need to worry about anymore taking it in silence like GWB
billypaintbrush on September 6, 2008 at 10:18 PM
ROTFL! Funny! Translation for the slow –
McCain — has what it takes
Palin — has what it takes (you can infer it)
Obama — doesn’t have what it takes
Biden — doesn’t have what it takes
I love her wry sense of humor.
Paul-Cincy on September 6, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Did you hear her giggle near the start at something funny to her left? I’m in love. :)
Big Mac and The ‘Cuda in 08!
irishspy on September 6, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I read that Obama is making the big push here in ohio. He is refocusing everything on winning this state.
State polls I have seen McCain is within Shooting distance (3 to 5 %) in PA and Michigan. IF McCain flips either of those he can afford to lose Ohio but I still hope he can win here.
William Amos on September 6, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Palin/McCain 2008 :D
Borislav on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
I’m still riding pretty high on her success too. Rockhead is right though, Colorado Springs is Ft. Carson, Butts AAF so they run a “little” more Conservative. Having just been there though and Eagle, I did see a lot of “Obama Sucks” on car windows even before the Dem Convention.
Worries..The left nutroots sound absolutely un-freaking-hinged. Worde tahn I ever have. I’m in Asheville NC this week and caught part of Randy (HIC) Rhoades sp? Her commentary absolutely dehumanizes Sen McCain and especially Gov Palin. Her callers were rabid. I worry for her well-being.
hawkdriver on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
i agree all of us political junkies cringe when we hear the same old talking points…its a valid point and i hope someone in the speech writing team addresses this!..
Bluestate_Blues on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
oy can they give palin some new material?
anna on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Do you seriously see Sarah-cuda “burning-out” before November?
There are a slew of seasoned politicians and power-elites in Alaska that would beg to differ on that fear.
They will tell you-
Under-estimate this woman- at your own peril.
FiveWays on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
In the interest of fairness, it does appear they had a telemprompter, today.
Editor on September 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM
I hope she changes her speech up soon.
p0s3r on September 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM
The “stump speech” has a tradition going back to the first decades of this Nation. It pretty much follows a set format for a while, then changes up a bit. It’s early yet. Only 3 days since Palin’s acceptance speech and two since McCain’s. [Hard to believe, isn't it?] Patience, young grasshopper, patience. :-)
coldwarrior on September 6, 2008 at 10:21 PM
I wonder if Dan Fowler {or whatever his name is} still thinks that Palin is Dan Quayle on steroids. Or that God is on the side of the Democrats because he sent a hurricane to screw with the Republican Convention.
Somehow I doubt it.
Terrye on September 6, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I agree with you 100%. And I can tell you that in the hours before the VP announcement my feelings about a Pawlenty or Romney pick were — meh.
I was gonna vote for JMac regardless of who he picked. Before Palin was selected it was because the disaster that would be a Obama presidency. Now I’m more excited that I’ll get to cast a vote for her than I am that I’ll cast a vote for McCain.
Maybe I’m just wearing my cranky pants today. Or maybe my “glass half empty” attitude makes me search for the downside.
rockhead on September 6, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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