Governor Sarah Palin pick a Grand Slam for McCain!

A month ago I along with many other conservative Republicans felt that the McCain campaign was in the doldrums and was showing few signs of gaining any momentum.

Then two weeks ago (Aug.16) came the Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion where Barak Obama and John McCain were both questioned (separately) by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. Obama seemed to me to hem and hedge and answer many questions in a halting, unsure manner. He even replied that one question was “above his pay grade.” McCain however, for the first time seemed sharp, focused and on target that Saturday night. I felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, McCain had found his footing.

Later Obama seemed to make a safe choice with his pick of running mate Senator Joe Biden, a man with many years of Senate experience and a solid record of involvement and knowledge in foreign affairs.

But while the Democrats partied and politicked in Denver reliving their “glory days” with the Clintons, Al Gore, Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy and dreaming of re-taking the White House with Obama and growing their numbers in the Senate and House of Representatives—John McCain and his team plotted, planned and worked diligently to make that final, all-important decision on his vice presidential running mate.

On Friday, August 29 as we awaited McCain’s announcement on his running mate, I confess I was nervous and concerned that he would pick someone like a Joe Lieberman, or Gov. Tom Ridge, or some lesser known liberal or moderate running mate—and it would be all over for the Republicans in this 2008 election. I felt a sense of dread and foreboding as I waited for the news.

Then like a crack of lightning and a boom of thunder came the surprise announcement, McCain had picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. As I listened to her speak my excitement grew. She was a conservative, a mother of five, a Christian, pro-gun, pro-life, pro-drilling for oil and natural gas, a proven leader, young (only 44 yrs. old) feisty, well-spoken, attractive and intelligent. I was elated!

The selection of Palin has ignited passion in the conservative base of the Republican Party that will result in increased fundraising, volunteers and enthusiasm to support this ticket.
Way to bat McCain. You knocked this one out of the park!