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Potential "First Dude" Todd Palin Speaks at Cindy McCain Tribute
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ABC News' Jennifer Duck Reports: You might say Todd Palin was part of the First Wives Club today at the Minneapolis Hilton in "a Tribute to Cindy McCain." Elisabeth Hasselbeck of "The View" was MC at the luncheon and introduced Cindy McCain and Todd Palin as "the next First Lady and future first Second Man."
Hasselbeck added, "You better get your game face on because America fell in love with your wife last night."
Palin, who is new to the national spotlight, explained in a soft spoken tone that the experience is "unbelievable" and said with a smile, "Is it just me or do things move quick around here? Just a few nights ago I was on the north slope working the night shift and here I am today."
"I don't have to tell you that the Palin family has had quite a week," Palin added. "You never know what the future has in store for you."
"I should've asked a few more questions when Sarah joined the PTA," Palin joked. "When my wife starts talking about reform, corruption and making government work for the American people, it's best to just move out of the way."
Cindy McCain said she was "proud" of her husband's choice in a running mate. “She is a dynamo!”
"She is tough, tenacious, and takes on the establishment," the potential First Lady said. "She is someone who understands you don't have to be a Washingtonian to do good in government."
McCain also joked it was nice not having to worry about wearing the same outfit as the VP nominee's spouse.
The Governor of Alaska's husband has said in the past he prefers the title "First Dude." And if the Republican's win the White House it's possible he would change that title to "Second Dude."
Although Former President Bill Clinton liked to refer to himself as "the First Lad" when his wife was campaigning for the Oval Office, Todd Palin would be the first male to play the role of White House spouse.
Gov. Sarah Palin described her husband Wednesday night as "a story all by himself."
"He's a lifelong commercial fisherman, a production operator in the oil fields of Alaska's North Slope, a proud member of the United Steel Workers' Union, and world champion snow machine racer," Palin said in her address to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.
"We met in high school, and two decades and five children later he's still my guy."
A hot topic of conversation has been the amount of time Gov. Palin would have for her five children, and soon-to-be grandchild, if the Republicans win the presidential race.
McCain advisor Carly Fiorina hit this topic head-on at the beginning of the light-hearted luncheon.
"I have been both incredibly proud and outraged to have to defend Sarah Palin against the sexist attacks by the media," Fiorina said. "We women, we’ve all been there and we all recognize it and we need to stand up and say it for what it is."
Other speakers and performers at the luncheon included country singer Clay Walker and actor John Voight.
September 4, 2008 in McCain, John, Palin, Sarah, Vote 2008: Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (119)
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Yeah right Elizabeth! More like Sarah insulted and horrified American's last night. She gave no substance. She didn't not tell what the plans are for our country. She focused on tearing down Obama and took other American's with her. There is so much to speak about and she chose to do nothing but lie! Pathetic!
Posted by: enviro | Sep 4, 2008 3:47:14 PM
Sarah is a poor excuse for a VP. She gave a speech written for someone else and then changed a little for her. She is a puppet for the Republican party. She did not focus on one issue that matters to American's.
Posted by: bytheway | Sep 4, 2008 3:49:24 PM
Is it just me or do things move boring around here?
I am starting to yawn at all this idle self-promoting by the Palin clan.
Suddenly this is the best family in America. That strategy isn't going to work this time around. Humility only will win the day, lest the clan be labeled elitist.
For small town folk, they sure are caught up in a lot of yakking and flak. Time to lay low and offer as little rope as possible, because it will certainly backlash.
Imagine in a month what will come to light based on this last week's worth of tidbits.
Small families in small towns have the biggest skeletons...
Posted by: Yawn | Sep 4, 2008 3:49:26 PM
Hasselbeck added, "You better get your game face on because America fell in love with your wife last night."
I didn't.
Posted by: Will | Sep 4, 2008 3:51:18 PM
so he can speak off script
why can't she answer a single question?
maybe cause she doesn't know the answers as we have already seen
ugh.
Posted by: dl | Sep 4, 2008 3:55:44 PM
I was suprised and very pleased with Sarah Palin last night. She puts Barack and Obama in a very pale light. She has the smarts, talent and experience to do the job.
McCain/Palin will win. I was a Hillary supporter before but never for the real socialist.
Posted by: Mary | Sep 4, 2008 3:57:52 PM
bytheway,
All speeches are written by speechwriters. So nice try.
And at least she's not like Biden who PLAGERIZES his. And for that matter so does Obama.
Lol.
Posted by: Jo | Sep 4, 2008 3:59:15 PM
Remember the "Just words?" speech? That was plagerized by Deval Patrick, another black protege by Deval Patrick who ran on change.
He's now the Governor of Massachusetts with a dismal approval rating.
I'll be he dreams of 80% approval like Governor Palin.
:)
Posted by: Palin Mania | Sep 4, 2008 4:00:47 PM
Polls are showing that America did indeed fall in love with Sarah Palin last night. If your a fan of Obama the Messiah, of course you're not going to like what she said. Most talk is that she hit a grand slam with her speech however. You go girl!
Posted by: Anne | Sep 4, 2008 4:00:58 PM
All of a sudden, in a heartbeat, focus is on the Republicans. Sarah Palin sucked the wind right out of the Democratic sails.
Suddenly, Michelle Obama has been shoved to the back of the stage and this "breath of fresh air" has taken the spotlight.
Democrats - there isn't an image consultant or makeover artist that can put Michelle together and have her outshine this very real, very charming young woman. I would be proud to have her as my daughter. Michelle ? not so much.
Obama and Biden are a stuffy, boring pair and they hoped Michelle would breath some life into their campaign. Game over, they would be wasting their time.
Posted by: Bill Elliott | Sep 4, 2008 4:02:45 PM
It is amazing how so many people criticize Palin for no reason. I think she is a great speaker and carried herself very well last night. She said a lot more than Obama would ever say much less on his own accord. Get realistic, I like to see some of you people stand up before millions and be as confident as Palin. At least she is real and not fake like Clinton.
Get over yourself
Posted by: Optimistic | Sep 4, 2008 4:04:34 PM
As a Hillary supporter, I think she hit a home run.
Both my husband and I are now McCain-o-crats.
Posted by: Megan Smith | Sep 4, 2008 4:08:17 PM
The best part of the speech last night were the funny digs at ole HOPE and CHANGE Obama. What an empty suit that guy is, and finally the right side has someone who isn't afraid to point it out.
I have a suggestion for all you sour grapes dems on here who are whining about Sarah P...this November when it comes time to vote, just vote 'PRESENT'. All your smart elites will understand the nuance of that, won't you?
Hey, why don't you guys start making fun of the little kid with Downs Syndrome, too.
Posted by: eric | Sep 4, 2008 4:10:18 PM
How dare Palin claim her time as mayor was more important than community organizers like Habitat for Humanity.
Posted by: Dan | Sep 4, 2008 4:10:38 PM
All of a sudden, in a heartbeat, focus is on the Republicans. Sarah Palin sucked the wind right out of the Democratic sails.
Suddenly, Michelle Obama has been shoved to the back of the stage and this "breath of fresh air" has taken the spotlight.
Democrats - there isn't an image consultant or makeover artist that can put Michelle together and have her outshine this very real, very charming young woman. I would be proud to have her as my daughter. Michelle ? not so much.
Obama and Biden are a stuffy, boring pair and they hoped Michelle would breath some life into their campaign. Game over, they would be wasting their time.
Posted by: Bill Elliott | Sep 4, 2008 4:02:45 PM
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Billy,
Pay attention here. Sarah isn't running against Michelle. Sarah is actually on the Republican ticket - She is running as the Vice President along side McCain. The vice-president is the second in command at the White House.
Michelle is Obama's wife. Obama is on the Democratic ticket, running for President. The president is the first in command at the White House. Michelle is NOT running for political office at this time.
Are you following that now?
Republicans...
Posted by: Yawn | Sep 4, 2008 4:10:41 PM
Does the phrase "First Dude" make anyone else shudder?
Posted by: obamamama | Sep 4, 2008 4:11:26 PM
No one is interested in Sarah Palin. Except for those over 37 million viewers who tuned in last night. LOL
Posted by: JR | Sep 4, 2008 4:13:10 PM
Yawn, You missed the point. Obama and Biden are so boring, they are grasping at straws to try to spice up their ticket.
DO YOU GET IT NOW - PAY ATTENTION DUDE
Posted by: Bill Elliott | Sep 4, 2008 4:13:36 PM
Yawn, You missed the point. Obama and Biden are so boring, they are grasping at straws to try to spice up their ticket.
DO YOU GET IT NOW - PAY ATTENTION DUDE
Posted by: Bill Elliott | Sep 4, 2008 4:13:56 PM
This line "We met in high school, and two decades and five children later he's still my guy." was incredibly hokey, yet I could see my wife saying it (change some details), so it worked for me. A lot of her speech was like that - it very easily have been cheesy and annoying, but she delivered it just right so it wasn't. Overall, I think she did a great job of introducing herself to the 37 million Americans watching, but going forward she needs to cut back on the folksiness, and adopt a move professional tone - not like a professional politician, but like a competent business person.
Posted by: Mike | Sep 4, 2008 4:15:50 PM
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