09-03-2008
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Member
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Member Since: May 2008
Location: The U.S.
Posts: 1,281
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Palin Speech
Politico is reporting advance info on the contents of tonights speech:
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In prepared remarks, Palin pushes back wittily but aggressively about the barrage of skeptical coverage she's been subjected to since being chosen as running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
"I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment," Palin says in the text. "And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country."
Here are other excerpts released ahead of her speech, scheduled for about 10:30 p.m. Eastern:
On her experience as a public servant:
"I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."
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Good lines there.
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