Several years ago, out of complete frustration, I held a press conference announcing I was "forming an exploratory committee" to challenge Senator Daschle and ran some advertisements questioning his double talk. After the Thune election, I stayed on the periphery of politics in order to concentrate on my business.
Over the last 4 years, I have been discouraged by Republicans. Frankly, I felt like the levies in New Orleans were more effective at preventing flooding than Republicans were at preventing the flood of spending programs in Washington.
But I want you to know, over the course of this campaign, I have become reenergized, not necessarily by Senator McCain, but by the same Daschle double talk of Barrack Obama.
Today, Sarah Palin, who has a story I admire, made a believer out of me again. I know the experience factor is very important, but I want you to consider something. Americans love an underdog. They love movies like 'Rudy' and 'Remember the Titans.' I was routing for Sarah to do well today. America is going to want to route for her as an underdog. They want her to succeed. I think she will.
Sarah and Todd are the All American family. As Sarah will prove herself over the next two months, I think Todd is the secret weapon. He is an All American guy who clearly looks more comfortable on a fishing boat, with a shotgun, or on an oil rig, than he does with all the plastic politicians with their slicked back hair and London Row suits. This is a huge advantage for John McCain. Barrack and Michelle may have a truly American story, but it is Todd and Sarah who will be elected Homecoming King and Queen.
This is the story of this election. I hope you agree.
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