Road ‘Dawg, avid reader and frequent commenter is currently in the heartland and was able to attend a McCain/Palin rally in a small town east of St. Louis where he grappled his way to the front to observe and take some pictures. Here’s some of ‘Dawgs thoughts on the proceedings.
I was surprised, although I shouldn't have been, that Palin was the major
focus of the rally. It was after all the first major event subsequent to
the announcement. She had a very credible message of reform. Her message
of public service with a servant's heart rather than self interest was
very moving. You had this feeling that she was America's mom. That she
would take on this task with everything she had in the best interest of
her children with selflessness and fearlessness.
Meanwhile John McCain hung back and let her have her moment. It appeared
to have a natural feel to the partnership.
(Unfortunately, we are unable to post a picture of 'Dawg with a lady sporting a Democrats for McCain t-shirt) Jonah Goldberg doesn’t think Palin will be able to peel-off any disgruntled Hillary supporters because of Palin’s politics. Goldberg misses the point. This election and more precisely, the Democratic primaries were never about ideology and positions where there was virtually nothing to separate Suit and Hillary – it was all about identity politics and the “sisterhood”. Palin could be the biggest social conservative, pro-life Christian .... oh, never mind... and her mere presence on the ticket as a female is just one more reason for those Hillary supporter looking for any reason to bolt the Suit/Biden ticket.
And as for Goldberg's advise to attack the radical feminists.... whatever... Our advise: be yourself. Palin has a terrific story to tell the American public absent any political posturing and we're looking forward to hearing it.
UPDATE #1: It would appear that “America’s Mom” may very soon be “America’s Grandma”. Also, go over to our brother site at TILoBO for some more photos of the rally in Fallon, Missouri.
Monday, September 1, 2008
On the Campaign Trail (Updated!)
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4 comments:
great post from Dawg!!!! you should include him in your huge staff of roving reporters.........
KT, Thanks!
CM, He's on the payroll!
NO expense was spared by BwD to get me there, I assure you!
'Dawg
well, since you stated that Dawg was already on the payroll - you'd better keep an eye on him......if he returns from the convention in a private jet - be sure to ck his expense report veddy closely!!!
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