I Am Sarah Palin

When John F. Kennedy uttered his historic words "Ich bin ein Berliner" in 1963, he used these words to declare US solidarity with Berliners (and by extension the entire German people). The speech resonated among freedom-loving Germans who were experiencing Communist oppression and living behind an almost impenetrable Berlin Wall.

Today, I offer a new phrase ... "I Am Sarah Palin." With these words, I declare solidarity with the 2008 Republican nominee for Vice President. I am a Christian. I am a wife (to one man for 39 years) and mom (of 4) and grandmother (of 5). I am a pro-life, pro-gun, small government, lower taxes, free enterprise-loving conservative. And, from time to time as the need required, I have stood toe-to-toe against the status quo (though never from high-profile positions like mayor or governor).

I Am Sarah Palin. I have a lovely (and loving) Down Syndrome niece who turned 20 last Spring. I've also heard the words "Mom, I'm pregnant" coming from my 16 year old daughter's mouth, becoming a grandmother for the first time before my 43rd birthday. I Am Sarah Palin.

Across the nation, there are women who see themselves in Sarah Palin. Every hateful, critical or dismissive comment, rumor and innuendo making its way through the old media, the leftist blogosphere, and late-night comedy routines will backfire because many women in so-called "flyover" land identify with Sarah Palin. On November 4th, we will vote. Our votes will demonstrate the truth: I Am Sarah Palin.

UPDATE: The speech is over and people are pumped. The genuineness of Sarah Palin continues to resonate, and she has struck a familiar chord others are echoing. Check out this link.