Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America) Sarah Palin accepted the Republican party's nomination for Vice President Wednesday night in the evening's keynote speech. She attacked Barack Obama's inexperience while defending her own experience. She also spoke in favor of drilling for oil in... Read Full Story
Republican U.S presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) acknowledges the crowd during day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America) John McCain accepted the Republican Party's nomination for the presidency Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Republican National... Read Full Story
Seeing fit to throw rocks in a glass house, Governor Sarah Palin let loose the assault on Barack Obama’s lack of experience Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Playing the attack dog, Palin riled up a packed house in Minneapolis by criticizing Senator Barack Obama without mentioning him by name — a tactic similarly used by Fred Thompson in his speech Tuesday night.
“Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown,” she explained. “And... Read Full Story
Governor Sarah Palin accepted the nomination as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party last night in Minnesota with a dynamic speech. In a speech that introduced herself not only to the Nation but also to her own Party, Ms. Palin was perky, snide, humorous and personable. She introduced her family, shared her political experience and delivered left hooks to the Obama Campaign. Ms. Palin was able to present herself as a Conservative Republican who will be embraced by the hard... Read Full Story
Sarah Palin: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States.
I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America.
I accept the challenge of a tough fight in this election against confident opponents at a crucial hour for our country.
And I accept the privilege of serving with a man who has come through much harder missions … and met far graver challenges and knows how... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Republican National Convention Speech Transcripts". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's... Read Full Story
U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) speaks on stage during day two of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 2, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America) Joe Lieberman spoke on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joe Lieberman: Thank you... Read Full Story
I've been a political junkie for a very long time... (and I'm starting to wince at the length of time that is...ouch!) Unfortunately I was on an airplane last night during the live speech, but I was able to find it on YouTube. I have to say I was incredibly impressed with her presence and command of the task. I haven't been this jazzed about a political candidate since Reagan!
Back in the day, I was in the US Navy, and to hear Reagan speak made you feel American, not just BE American. There... Read Full Story
The Sarah Palin convention speech was a big hit. The former TV sportcaster wowed a rapt audience of party faithful at the Republican National Convention .
The Sarah Palin convention speech video shows that the Alaska Governor is poised in front of a camera and a large audience. For her first major national appearance, the Sarah Palin speech highlighted her personal life, before veering into widespread support of John McCain and an attack on Barack Obama.
Interspersed with her speech... Read Full Story
Cindy McCain (R), wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), speaks as on day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcefirst lady Laura Bush listens Energy Center September 1, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America) The following was delivered by Laura Bush and Cindy... Read Full Story
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