Night Three Report Card: Palin's Big Night

Grades A, C, C, F
For those of us on the fence, this speech was extremely negative. I would be happy to see the day when one party's way of trying to get ahead is not by bashing the other but offering real answers to the many issues we face. Having voted Republican in the last couple of elections, I can guarantee that that won't be my choice this time. The sneering, sarcastic remarks by both Sarah and Rudy were uncalled for and highly unprofessional and more is expected from those that want to lead the country. What horrible examples for the youth to follow. Maybe they were appealing to the youth that can't vote with the type of attitudes and mocking that occurred. More was expected. I am no longer on the fence.

Palin did great and we learned more about obama in her 30 min speech than obama and the media has reported on in 2 years. Look out Washington here she comes.

Nasty speech that will probably turn off swing voters.

I give it a "D".

What was John McCain thinking when he asked Palin to be his running mate!!! She is way out of her league. She is ridiculously inexperienced and tonight's speech made me truly dislike her.

Her downfall may be she is too polarizing. She took great liberty in distoring Obama's positions, when in fact, she not only agreed with many - she practically lifted one of his speeches.

jjmpls then vote for the other party, plain and simple.If you are somehow intimidated by Sarah Palin, then slide on over to the other side and jump on the Messiah bandwagon, it's going down.

Terrific speech! I predict McCain will get a huge bump in the polls out of this.

Sarah Palin is a Breath of Fresh Air that Washington is not ready for. Yes there are skeletons in her closet, but that makes her human. She has more experience on how to Govern than any of the other candidates. So, B. Obama, Beware - the tigress is going to get you. She said she cleaned up the Politics as Governor. Now due to 'sour grapes' some Democrats feel that they just have to blast her good name to kingdom come because she clamped down on them and they almost hate her for it. I give Sarah straight A's tonight. Never have I listened to a speech and actually connected with the person giving it. I hope the Democrats in Alaska will come to their senses about her ex-brother-inlaw and realize that he is the jerk. And the person whom she fired, as Governor she has the right to fire and/or hire as needed. He just wants his 'minute' of fame in smearing her name. I'm ashamed of these people. Sarah is a fine and upstanding person and to say such untrue rumors about her is awful. Dem's you need back to school for some courage to know when you are wrong and admit it.

She was great and I didn't think she would impress me.

George must be scared of the GOP who declared war on the media today.
"B" for filling in the blanks on her political record? Gimme a break. She is hiding from reporters.

I think Gov.Palin did a great job tonight. I especially appreciated the comment she made about working for the people and NOT the media.

She Hit a Home run

All the Obama followers are going nuts every where. That is a good sign.

I love all the bloggers who are trying to blast the GOP for being "nasty." Give me a break. The media is absolutely ridiculous in their scrutiny. All Barack Obama did during his speech is say "enough" about 2,000 times. All this guy does is ride the anti-Bush bandwagon and hope time doesn't run short on him. Before the convention bounce he was already falling behind in the polls. Good for Palin to stand up strong! I agree that Rudy crossed the line a couple of times but the reality is the GOP's message tonight stated the TRUTH of Obama's so-called policies, although he really doesn't have any. He doesn't stand strong on anything. What kind of meat should the GOP give when Obama doesn't give any substance of any sort except "enough." I say enough of the sideshow Obama and show us that you know what you are doing once GQ magazine and the tabloids stop calling for your picture. I give it an A, B (she should have addressed the scrutiny more), A, A+

How mean spirited and nasty tonight was.
It made me sick to watch Mrs. McCain
laugh at at all the sneering. I felt like I was watching the Romans laugh at
someone being eaten by the lions, eager
to see blood; Mrs. McCain being one of tthem. Is that what we want for a first
lady? I voted for George Bush and regret it. I will not vote Republican
this time!!! Not a chance. We don't need another war man.

You have to be kidding me if you think this was a great speech. Too negative is right. Obama was respectful and factual. Rudy and Sarah were just nasty. They call themselves real Americans? If so I don't want to be one.

Sarah Palin blew the Dems out of the water and showed us what she's made of- determination, grit and a smart and brave women who is not afraid of the liberal media or the slimbags trying so desperately to take her down. She's got more going for her than Obama has ever hoped to have- she is just as good a speaker and yet guess what? She's actually DONE something and proven herself. She's an asset to McCain and although the media is trying to compare her to the Dem Presidental Candidate, she is running for VP - but watch out- she's on a path to even greater things. What a breath of fresh air and hope for the future of our country. Isn't that what it is all about? I don't think that after the election I'll be interested in sitting around having a Obama worship session when the rest of the world walks all over us or, worse yet, decides to blow us to kingdom come because Obama would have to gather a group together to sing KumByYa before he could make a decision to act!
Wake up America!! This is real!

Better experience, better judgement and better speech, for a VP candidate, than a presidential candidate, B.O.

The biased media is treating Sarah unfairly.

What do you mean by "turn the page" on the Bush Administration? The Bush administration is keeping this country safe!!!

What kind of woman would put up with the"Cold State Hot VP" buttons the delegates were wearing tonight? Once again the GOP shows it's ugly sexist underbelly.

ACCF

She fired up the "base", but she comes across as sarcastic and petty. Her belittling Obama for working as a community organizer and other snotty remarks just give Hillary good ammunition to shoot her down. She definitely removed any inhibitions the press or Obama campaign may have had in going after her. The real test will be whether the McCain campaign will turn her lose for a news conference or let her campaign alone. I doubt it. She proved she can very effectively deliver a prepared speech, but she may not be able to discuss or defend it. Also, the speech included many very obvious untruths about both her own record and what Obama proposes to do.

ACCF

She fired up the "base", but she comes across as sarcastic and petty. Her belittling Obama for working as a community organizer and other snotty remarks just give Hillary good ammunition to shoot her down. She definitely removed any inhibitions the press or Obama campaign may have had in going after her. The real test will be whether the McCain campaign will turn her lose for a news conference or let her campaign alone. I doubt it. She proved she can very effectively deliver a prepared speech, but she may not be able to discuss or defend it. Also, the speech included many very obvious untruths about both her own record and what Obama proposes to do.