The Infectious Sarah Palin

I may be alone on this, but ever since McCain named Sarah Palin as his V.P. choice, John McCain seems to have more pep in his step. His campaign speeches seem more vigorous, and I even get a sense of optimism that is real and not plastic.

If anybody had the idea that Sarah Palin would roll over and wimp out in the face of a hostile press, she put that idea to bed. She has proven to be a gutsy, feisty, warm, and infectious person. She communicates well and exudes a down-home persona that resonates with her audience.

Should McCain/Palin win the election, that Vice Presidents job will certainly launch her into the catbird seat for 2012. (None of my associates thinks that McCain will seek a second term, but we'll see.) Sarah Palin came along at just the right time for the Republicans. The Republican Party had run out of steam, and it looked like they had degenerated into a bunch of stodgy old men afraid of their own shadow.

At a time when things looked bad for the Republicans, along comes this confident, proud conservative mother of five who could look the opposition in the eye and take them on. The fact that she is every inch a female who isn't afraid to dress like one doesn't hurt either. No pantsuits for Sarah, there is no need to try and be manly like other female politicians. She makes her presence felt without needing the appearance of manliness.

The women, who are not jealous of Sarah, are thrilled to have their gender elevated. Women instinctively realize that Sarah Palin makes it all right to be a woman in a supposedly male dominated world; she makes them proud of their gender. Sarah respects motherhood and makes it clear that every life deserves a chance. Others disdain calling a fetus an unborn child; to them, the unborn child is just a tissue mass to flush away like some piece of garbage.

John, you have 'chosen wisely' your partner for this campaign. Sarah is like the proverbial tide that raises all boats. Her ebullience is infectious and I for one now unabashedly support the Republican ticket. Sarah has singlehandedly changed the dynamics of this race, and added fire to your campaign. I salute you John McCain for your wisdom in choosing Sarah Palin.

Cheers,

-Robert-