That was unbelievable. After that, you feel like asking not: How did she rise so fast? but Where has she been so long? My only quibble–I think there were a few too many sarcastic jibes about Obama. But I am smitten and impressed and just altogether over-the-moon. Congrats to Scully and congrats foremost to Palin, for a tremendous performance under pressure. Masterly, by any standard.

(Although this convention could still use more domestic substance–and a middle-class tax cut!)