Gov. Palin greets RNC crowd Wednesday night.

On Friday when I (~J~) heard Sarah Palin was John McCain’s choice for the vice-presidential running mate I knew I was excited and it wasn’t because she was a woman. I just couldn’t put my finger on why this choice excites me.

Wednesday night before her speech it finally dawned on me. It’s so simple I’m surprised it hadn’t hit me before.

Sarah Palin is a small town girl, as I am. She was on the PTA board as I was, was a small-town mayor of a city where everyone knows everyone else and went on to become Governor of a state important to our economy. She simply has never forgotten her roots.

Reflecting upon Governor Palin’s Vice Presidential nomination speech, we seem to have the same impression. It was dynamic, eclectic and electric! She lit up the room and managed to touch the hearts of millions of viewers in a manner unseen on the political stage in many, many years.

From the onset she showed great strength and courage as she proved she will not cower from those who have an agenda against her or her family.

In addressing energy, corruption and budgetary matters Gov. Palin showed a tremendous grasp of the issues facing the ordinary American family.

She spoke of the issues in this election and addressed the positions of Senators Obama and Biden, contrasting them to the positions of Senator John McCain and herself. In addressing these issues she proved she is not an empty suit, but rather a candidate of high ability, experience and judgment.

It is very clear from her speech she has very high regard for John McCain, the man, the POW and the Senator. The warm feelings between the two of them is noticeable.

This was game 7 of the division semi-finals for the treasured Stanley Cup and Gov. Palin scored the tying goal to put Team McCain/Palin into overtime. It now falls to John McCain to put the puck over the line for the win.

Video provided (thanks to Hot Air) for those who may have missed Governor Palin’s speech.

*Update*: The following video was to be shown last evening as an introduction to Governor Palin. Due to time constraints however, it was necessary it be shelved.

A bit of fun on Presidents Day.