Michigan Independents react to Palin's speech

[sabra]

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/NEWS15/80904002

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“I was completely underwhelmed. She was a Republican novelty act with a sophomoric script. It was not even a speech I would expect for a someone running for the local PTA, much less for vice president.”

-- George Lentz, 66, Southfield independent

“Who is Sarah Palin? I'm sorry but I still don't know anymore about this young lady tonight than I did last night ... The way it looks to me, she's the Republican vice presidential nominee for one reason: because Hillary wasn't selected.”

-- Mike Kosh, 38, West Bloomfield independent

"Sarah Palin is a self-described ‘pitbull with lipstick.’ She spent little time helping Americans learn who she is. She is a cool, poised speaker, but her speech contained few statements about policy or the party platform. … I am not convinced that Palin's experience as a mayor or governor in Alaska meet the qualifications to be vice president much less one stroke or heart attack away from being commander in chief.”

-- Ilene Beninson, 52, Berkley independent

“Nothing worked for me. I found her barrage of snide remarksand distortions to be a major turn off. She is not a class act. The most important point she made is that she will be an effective attack dog.”

-- Jan Wheelock, 58, Royal Oak independent

“Sarah got as much applause as Hillary did, and had a friendly, appealing appearance.
Her delivery style reminded me of a high school valedictorian who also might have been a cheerleader. I thought she would appear more professional, more stateswomanly. She's no match for Joe Biden.”

-- Joellen Gilchrist, 64, Beverly Hills independent

[Emit]

1. I "heart" Michigan

Nice to see they can think and see for themselves, that this Empress HAS NO CLOTHES.

Encouraging. TX for posting.

[ThatsMyBarack]

15. Me, too!

:patriot:

Besides, Michigan is a fun place to drive to for skating competitions! ;)

[AlCzervik]

2. "Republican novelty act with a sophomoric script" Excellent summary right there.

[Barack_America]

3. Props to my fellow Michiganders.

We know what's up.

We recognize George Bush when we see him, even if he happens to be wearing lipstick and a skirt.

[Obamarama]

OMG...I know one of these people. Never knew they were an Independent. Thought they were Repub.

This is good. This is real good. I hope this is playing out all across America this morning!

[FatDave]

20. All the republicans call themselves independents these days.

Either that or Libertarians. Can't blame them. I'd be trying to get the stink off too.

[DarthDem]

Other Posters - - Please K & R This

Like many here, I don't want the MSM's forced, Stockholm Snydrome-esque narrative about Palin's hatemongering speech to take hold. Thanks.

[gratefultobelib]

4. Very cogent and insightful remarks! Thanks for the post. It raised my spirits.

[bdamomma]

5. we need more responses like this.

[Teaser]

6. Well, that's nice to hear.

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[Eric J in MN]

7. She'll save us from the lobbyists!

"She seems like a real fighter, someone who would stick it to the lobbyist and special-interest groups..."

Top quote, by a guy who may not know about her job running a soft-money group associated with Senator Ted Stevens and raising unlimited donations from corporations.

[dkf]

8. I'm surprised the independents were so tough.

Its similar to comments I got from a co-worker...we were watching to learn something about her and we still have no idea where she stands on anything. Unless she is going to be a tabula rasa filled with John McCain's positions (which he has to get from his aides anyway), we learned nothing from that speech.

[Demi_Babe]

9. and I agree with each statement

[DinahMoeHum]

10. The 'Pukes went personal on Obama last night and that's a BAD MOVE

when you're trying to win over Independents and other fence-rail sitters.

Plus, it only fires US up even more to crush the GOP like a bug come November.

:kick::kick:

[demo dutch]

11. being saying all all along, will not appeal to Indies and Mods

[susanna]

12. I'm glad you posted this! I just stumbled across it myself.

Thankfully some "real" opinions from all over the political spectrum!

[Window]

13. K/R.

:kick:

[Blackhatjack]

14. She definitely did not appeal to the issues that most concern Independents/Unaffiliated Voters...

I thought I heard a few cringe last night as Palin launched into one partisan attack after another against Obama/Biden.

She obviously was not picked because she has strong, insightful, well-grounded opinions on the economy, the war, and other top issues.

The speech was a George W. Bush special --which was written by his backers, not by her.

[vanderBeth]

16. That's good for Michigan

:thumbsup:

[workinclasszero]

17. The f'in republicans have been destroying Michigan

for the last 8 years and that damn liar Palin and McBush will finish the job for king george if elected.

How any worker in the so-called rust belt states could vote for any rethuglican is beyond comprehension.

[blue_onyx]

18. Happy to see that many of my fellow Michiganders were as unimpressed with Palin as I was.

[EmilyAnne]

19. Awesome!

[FatDave]

21. By my count...

7 didn't like her, 3 did, and one (a democrat) was noncommittal.