Republican convention planners appear to have a surprise planned for those tuning in Thursday night. Buried deep in the convention schedule released Monday is a vague reference to a mystery speaker scheduled for the event’s final evening. “To Be Announced” has a prime speaking slot late in the Thursday program. [Wall Street Journal]
BY THURSDAY NIGHT, Bain partners from Staples will have appeared, Chris Christie, Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio., former presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, even Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as the WSJ points out. George and Dick aren’t attending and wouldn’t make for a blockbuster closer for what Romney needs in a night that includes Sen. Marco Rubio.
So, who might it be?
National Review Online’s “Morning Jolt” and Jim Geraghty ask “Is it… Her?”
The more you think about the idea, the more it makes sense — whatever controversy and intense reactions Sarah Palin may bring to whatever she does, if there is one thing we know she does exceptionally well, it is give convention speeches! This wouldn’t mean turning her into an official Romney surrogate or putting her in a Romney cabinet or anything like that — just giving one of the Republican figures most beloved by the grassroots — or at least a large and vocal segment of the grassroots — a chance to fire up the base and discuss why it is so important that everyone pull out all the stops for Romney.
Say what you will about Sarah Palin, but the woman’s got show biz game.
However, Thursday will be the most widely viewed night of the week. What would finishing with Sarah Palin say to voters in swing states that Romney’s trying to reach?
If this happens, get ready for Kathleen Parker to write “What the *#@% Is Wrong With Republicans?” part deux.
The better, stronger, looking to the future choice is Liz Cheney.
Clint Eastwood
Oh, wouldn’t that be something.
Arnold?
Oh, come on… We all know it’s……………
RONALD REAGAN!!
Thank God for cryo!
Ah-Nuld? The former governator of Kalifornia? Well he said he’d be Bach. I would rather he ‘d gone Chopin.
It’s Barry Goldwater; he’s been preserved in amber all these years. As a special treat he will present the medal of honor to dead man walking, Dick Cheney.
I say we start a “Crazy pool” and whoever guesses gets a free pass to never have to see or hear another repugnantklan/teabagging/UBERChristian again!!!!!
I love that picture of Sarah Palin. What a woman!
Maybe it’s Bill Clinton. The Republicans are paying him more than Obama.
I’m thinking it will be Ted Nugent. He can wow the crowd with a five-minute version of “Wango Tango”, just before discussing the GOP’s policies on birth control and abortion.
Yeah, Nugent’s part of the buzz, too.
Not a fan, but I saw him at Camp Pendleton at a big rock show for the Marines, which a friend was producing. He electrifies his fans, that’s for sure.
He was totally hot in the 70′s.
wearing his little loin cloth, playing guitar, singing. Very hot.
It’s Zombie Reagan; everybody run! :9
I’m guessing it will be the grifter from Akaska, Ms whats her name.
Damn! I can’t hit the right keys today. Should read Alaska.
StephenAGAugust 28, 2012 at 2:58 pm
LOL. I was thinking the same thing. They de-frosted Reagan.
It isn’t a good sign with a “mystery speaker” is getting more attention than the headliner …
I love, love, love Sarah! Palin. Bozo the ugly clown may not like her, but there are many who do including this Democrat.
God! you sound like a 15 year old in heat.
Hi Bozo. As a post-menopausal woman, I’m surprised you remember what being in heat is like. Poor soul.
Maybe nobody informed you of the state of play? This kind of nasty, personal attack will get you placed in the penalty box pronto amabomom. Angels81 has been here a lot longer than you, and has an excellent opportunity to still be here when you are long gone. In short, you need to stop acting like a spoiled five year old and start acting like an adult. This ain’t no sandbox, so stop acting like a school-yard bully.
Hmmm. I’m a 15 year old in heat sure sounded kind of nasty to me cupcake. It’s the old dish it out, but can’t take it meme. As for length of time, maybe after Obama became the nominee, not before, but why should that be a concern. Her sharp tongue will get one in return. It has been her mo since she shiwed up here back in 2008. Now go drink some more of your Kool Aid.
Hey, maybe it’s Nancy Reagan.