Tonight John McCain began talking about his wife Cindy, his mother, and progressed into a hearty but respectful call for common ground and patriotism.
He called up his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, and said that her experience and accomplishments would help him reach across the aisle.
He alluded to her toughness, and gave an advance warning to the advocates of the status quo in Washington, DC.
He mentioned his status a maverick, fighting the big spenders in government and groups like the trial lawyers and union bosses.
He congratulated General Petraeus as a fellow warrior, and said that while fighting is one thing, what you’re fighting for is something quite different.
He blamed both parties for losing the trust of the American people, and promised to change that by getting back to basics, and included an attack on judges that legislate from the bench.
He advocated for more competitive schools, school choice, better teachers and parental accountability.
In the end, to my ears, he got the wildest and greatest applause when he spoke of energy independence, through both drilling and nuclear power plants.
Most importantly, he spoke of the importance of solidarity and military strength, and promised to use his experience to ensure “a stable and enduring peace.”He said he was blessed by misfortune, and realized his own youthful selfishness, as a captive in Vietnam.
He said they broke him during his captivity, but that with encouragement he stood up again. He said he was not running because he saved his country, but because our country saved him. Ending his speech with a litany of responsibilities that touch every American, he urged us all to all to stand up and fight with him.
He received instant and heartfelt approval from our GOP delegates, and we’re all looking forward to victory in November.
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