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The Fowler Report on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:30:09 PM
Perhaps I’m getting a little ahead of myself, but I think if ever there was a time for optimism, it’s now. Governor Palin’s emergence on the national scene has evoked a sense within me that has been dormant for far too long. For the first time in months or perhaps even years, I feel hope! Yes, I know; hope is the mantra of the Obama campaign . . . or is it change . . . I can’t ever get that straight . . .
In a manner reminiscent of James Stewart in his role in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Governor Palin’s approach to politics is one of representation. She isn’t from Washington. She doesn’t hobnob with the Washington insiders. Frankly, she probably won’t fit in, but this American feels like she gets it! She isn’t from a moneyed, elite, politically connected family. She’s from a family like so many families I know and love. It’s great to feel represented.
Governor Palin – and I intentionally refer to her as Governor because that accomplishment is, in large part, being overlooked by the liberal media – embodies the spirit of grit and determination that make America great. True, she is flawed, but she is governed by her convictions rather than floating aimlessly on the sea of public opinion. She is accomplished and known by both those who love her and those who fear her as a reformer. She has, without hesitation and with bulldog tenacity, rooted out corruption and brought real change where it was desperately needed. That same reformer spirit is the gift she has given Alaska is what she has to offer the rest of us.
Governor Palin’s actions speak volumes of her belief in the American dream and the opportunity of citizens of every race, creed and gender to succeed and make their communities, cities, states and countries better places to live. She clearly sees greater value in digging in with her own two hands than in talking about change in flowery speech after flowery speech and votes of “present” when confronted with tough issues.
Governor Palin has, in her short time in the spotlight, restored my confidence in my party’s ability to hear my voice and put individuals in place for whom I can, with good conscience, support wholeheartedly. Governor Palin, welcome to the big time! Make us proud!