Gov. Palin’s special appeal as a hardy Alaskan, a fearless opponent of corruption, and a gifted multi-tasker has also sucked all the oxygen out of the room for Obama and Biden, who seem all too familiar and far too predictable. Starting in June, Obama had already begun to lose most of his magnetic appeal when he shifted from the hypnotic mantra of “hope and change” to more “meat and potatoes” Democratic politics. In a gambit to win independents and moderates, Obama further lost his appeal to liberals when he made a hasty retreat from core progressive issues such as FISA.

In short, Obama is no longer, to most Americans, a fresh and unique figure in U.S. politics. And, with the ho-hum choice of Joe Biden as his running mate, he further dampened the flames of enthusiasm and passion for him as an iconic, singular figure of fresh hope.

Barack Obama is about as exciting as last year’s fashions, 90% off, at Value Village.

Now check out these astonishing numbers that show the tectonic shift in one short week, all because John McCain took a gamble on an unknown running mate. Along with related blog posts, Memeorandum.com is featuring the hot new story, “Palin Power: Fresh Face Now More Popular Than Obama, McCain” from Rasmussen Reports:

A week ago, most Americans had never heard of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Now, following a Vice Presidential acceptance speech viewed live by more than 40 million people, Palin is viewed favorably by 58% of American voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 37% hold an unfavorable view of the self-described hockey mom.

The figures include 40% with a Very Favorable opinion of Palin and 18% with a Very Unfavorable view. … Before her acceptance speech, Palin was viewed favorably by 52%. A week ago, 67% had never heard of her.

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On Hillary Clinton & The Perceived Whine

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First, a little political mischief.

Sounds like fun!

Since being chosen as John’s McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin has caused a hurricane in the media and blogosphere, where one rumor has it that her 4-month old son, Trig, born with Down syndrome, isn’t hers, but belongs to her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol. The theory goes that Palin covered up her daughter’s pregnancy for political reasons.

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Hockey Mom delivers….from MACLEANSCA.blog. More from them.

She was combative and she was funny — sometimes snarky — and the crowd here clung to every single word. I can’t help but think she’s a plus on the ticket. And I can’t get over how much she looks like Tina Fey.

“I love those hockey Moms. You know, they say, the difference between a hockey Mom and a pitbull?… Lipstick!”

She delivered her big line perfectly: (more…)

EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

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ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain will deliver the following remarks as prepared for delivery to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, today at 10:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. CT):

Thank you all very much. Tonight, I have a privilege given few Americans — the privilege of accepting our party’s nomination for President of the United States. And I accept it with gratitude, humility and confidence.

In my life, no success has come without a good fight, and this nomination wasn’t any different. That’s a tribute to the candidates who opposed me and their supporters. They’re leaders of great ability, who love our country, and wished to lead it to better days. Their support is an honor I won’t forget. (more…)

“The constant partisan rancor that stops us from solving these problems isn’t a cause, it’s a symptom. It’s what happens when people go to Washington to work for themselves and not you. Again and again, I’ve worked with members of both parties to fix problems that need to be fixed. That’s how I will govern as President. I will reach out my hand to anyone to help me get this country moving again. I have that record and the scars to prove it. Senator Obama does not.”

“I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else’s. I loved it not just for the many comforts of life here. I loved it for its decency; for its faith in the wisdom, justice and goodness of its people. (more…)

Having become the fascist thugs they claimed to despise for 8 years, they are now officially reaping what they have sown throughout the primary season, when Hillary was trashed at every turn, the Race Card was played daily, and the party Far Left Fascists laughed gleefully while leaving us to watch in horror.

Not only did they horrify us, but they returned as often as possible to us to shove hot pokers at us.

Now we are laughing gleefully as the Republicans turn on the fan and slop the Obama camps’ own shit right back in their faces. (more…)

Gee. What a shock? These clowns first compared Hillary to Tracy. Well color me surprised. But these lefty neanderthal, misogynist bastards are wrong. Sara Palin ain’t Tracy Flick. Nope, she’s (more…)

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR PALIN’S ADDRESS TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

For Immediate Release
Contact: Press Office
Thursday, September 4, 2008

Governor Palin Was “Simply Brilliant”

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “She Gets An ‘A.’” ABC’s CYNTHIA MCFADDEN: “Joining me now is ABC’s chief Washington correspondent George Stephanopoulos for the Nightline report card. So George, what about it, did she win them over?” STEPHANOPOULOS: “She definitely gets an ‘A’ for this, especially when you look at that crowd tonight. They loved every minute of her speech, but also I think to the television audience, she was appealing, she was funny, she was warm at times, very, very tough at times as well. And she really did have an ability to bring these things down to earth, bring these issues down to earth, like when she talked about saving money in the state of Alaska.” (ABC’s “Nightline,” 9/3/08)

· NBC’s Tom Brokaw: “She Could Not Have Been More Winning Or Engaging.” “Tonight makes a very auspicious debut as the vice presidential candidate before this hall and a national television audience. She could not have been more winning or engaging.” (NBC’s “Republican National Convention Coverage,” 9/3/08)

· CNN’s Anderson Cooper: Governor Palin “Is A Force To Be Reckoned With.” “I mean as you said a star was born certainly for the Republican Party. Whether you agree with her or disagree with her, no one has any doubt, I think listening to that speech, that she is a force to be reckoned with.” (CNN’s, “CNN Election Center,” 9/4/08)

· CNN’s Candy Crowley: “She Was, I Thought, Terrific.” (CNN’s “Republican National Convention,” 9/3/08)

· CNN’s Wolf Blitzer: “And She Not Only Hit A Home Run, It Might Have Been Even A Grand Slam.” (CNN’s “CNN Election Center,” 9/4/08)

· CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin: “This Speech Was A Heck Of A Lot Better Than Joe Biden’s Speech.” “Well, let’s just start with an obvious point that I don’t think anyone has made yet. This speech was a heck of a lot better than Joe Biden’s speech.” (CNN’s, “CNN Election Center,” 9/4/08)

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