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The Sunday Word: Convention Suspension?
The Caucus —
... of how the Arizona senator came to choose the relatively unknown Alaska governor as his No. 2. The Politico’s Jonathan Martin notes that the selection of Ms. Palin has “electrified conservative activists, providing a boost of energy to the GOP nominee-in-waiting from a key constituency that had been previously had been lukewarm — at best — about him.” R.N.C. Preview: Newsweek’s Jon Meacham ...
It's the Enthusiasm, Stupid
Weekly Standard Blog —
... Sure, the economy seems to be the central issue of the election. But there is no question that elections are also decided on how many of your supporters show up at the polls versus how many of your opponent's supporters do. And John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin to be his running mate means that more of his supporters are going to show up on November 4 than many originally thought. At least that's the feeling you get when you read stories like this, and hear Rush Limbaugh swoon like he's never swooned before. ...
The Two Conventions: Dominated by the Redemption Narrative
The Stump —
... acceptance on McCain's part that his moderate buddies Tom Ridge and Joe Lieberman just wouldn't fly. But what if McCain was calculatedly setting up his own redemption narrative, too? Lowered expectations followed by a happy shock -- could the Maverick who crapped all over James Dobson and dotes on Lieberman really be coming back home? -- is playing no small part in the wildly enthusiastic evangelical response to McCain's veep pick. Read Jonathan Martin's great Politico story on Palin's "electrification" of the base for evidence. Here's a ...
Pitney: Go Ahead and Laugh
Articles on National Review Online —
... . According to Jonathan Martin of The Politico , her selection ignited a wave of elation and emotion that has led some grass-roots activists to weep with joy. According to a McCain staffer, the campaign raised ...
Media Alert: Charmaine Quotes on Palin VP Pick and the Pregnancy
Reasoned Audacity —
... pregnant:
"As the mother of five children, I know this situation is not the ideal Sarah Palin wished for her daughter.
But the way we react to life's challenges is the true testament to our character. The Palin family is displaying courage and constancy.
We join them in welcoming this new life. Our prayers are with the entire Palin family as they deal with this in the intense glare of the media spotlight."
In Politico, Palin electrifies conservative base
By JONATHAN MARTIN, 8/31/08 7:16 AM EST ...
