It's seemingly clear that Sarah Palin is not(?) going to be speaking at the GOP convention this year. That if true, is a mistake.
Via GretaWire:
“…Everything I said at the 2008 convention about then-candidate Obama still stands today, and in fact the predictions made about the very unqualified and inexperienced Community Organizer’s plans to “fundamentally transform” our country are unfortunately coming true. This year is a good opportunity for other voices to speak at the convention and I’m excited to hear them. As I’ve repeatedly said, I support Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in their efforts to replace President Obama at the ballot box, and I intend to focus on grassroots efforts to rally Independents and the GOP base to elect Senate and House members so a wise Congress is ready to work with our new President to get our country back on the right path. This is imperative. As President Clinton said in 2008 while candidate Obama and lapdogs in the media were thrashing his wife’s record and reputation, this is “…the biggest fairy tale.” For the sake of America’s solvency and sovereignty we must close this nonsensical book in November…”
(emphasis added)
The irony that everything she said at the 2008 convention still holds true, is all the more reason to have her speak at the 2012 convention. In fact, it'd make a great headline-grabbing stunt. Have her words from 2008 played back on the video screen while she stands at the podium in front of it.
When those comments are done, have her speak and remind people that those words were so right. Maybe a simple "Ditto." or "What she said." followed by a pause as if there were nothing to add would be poignant enough to make the point crystal clear.
It would certainly get media attention. And I guarantee you it would be negative attention. But that would reinforce the idea that the media got it wrong last time, and they are still getting it wrong now. What an opening.
Further, Palin is not toxic. She is still a charismatic messenger, and now she's unencumbered by the shackles of being number 2 on the ticket. If the media skewers her and gets away with it, so what? It doesn't damage the ticket, and that truly frees her up to be a powerful, highly visible attack dog (pardon the term).
Palin at the convention? It should be a no-brainer.
I mostly agree. But I also remember Romney's appearance at the '08 RNC. He was about as exciting as stale vanilla. He's got more fire in him this time around, but he would still look bland in comparison to Palin.
ReplyDeleteValid point. Maybe Palin speaks on an earlier night that Mittens.
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