I already knew that one of the reasons Sara Palin was selected was her ability to deliver a good speech, so it came as no surprise that she did a great job with her speech. It was well written and effectively positioned her as a Washington outsider with experience managing people and money. I personally believe they spent too much time trying to belittle Barack Obama rather that finding a way to distinguish themselves in a classy way - a little gutter politics going on with the Republicans.
But that wasn't my problem. What was up with her family? Was it a rent-a-family? If so they could have done a better job in casting and wardrobe. Her husband seemed as if he didn't know the kids. They passed the poor baby around until it ended up in the arms of the youngest girl who proceeded to use spit to slick the child's hair into place. I'm sure that was learned behavior. The pregnant, unmarried, teenage daughter was holding hands with her boyfriend. The youngest girl had to tell the others when to stand and wave. What a mess.
When the bunch finally went on stage there was not much communication among the family aside from the official passing off the sleeping baby. You would have thought they never met before. The poor little girl desperately wanted Palin to notice or acknowledge her, but mom never looked down. Her and Dad Palin were too busy enjoying the attention. The little girl proceeded to follow her mom around the stage. I actually felt bad for the little poor child. She had practiced her wave and was ready for her moment – but it never came ‘cause mom and day never paid attention. The former PTA "Hockey Mom" must have played with another team because that crew didn't seem connected in any way.
The baby needed to be in bed and the youngest girl needs attention - she was so cute she could have won the hearts of America. If only her parents noticed she was there.
The awkward last few minutes were topped off with the entrance of John McCain who, aside from hugging his running mate, acted as if he didn’t know Palin either.
If McCain happens to stumble upon the presidency, we have to pray for his good health because the thought of the Beverly Hillbillies, I mean, Palin family in the White House is frightening. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s convention speech, Associated Press
Text of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s speech to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, as prepared for delivery:
Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States …Full speech here
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