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Palin Fires Back at Critics

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin tonight played up her small-town credentials, cast herself as a political outsider, and took a swipe at her critics in the media during her much-anticipated address to the Republican convention, Politico reports. After formally accepting the nomination to be vice president, she took a not-so-subtle shot at Barack Obama. "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."

"I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone," she said. "But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion—I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country."

John McCain greets Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, and her boyfriend, Levi Johnston, on his arrival in Minneapolis for the Republican National Convention.
John McCain greets Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, and her boyfriend, Levi Johnston, on his arrival in Minneapolis for the Republican National Convention.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., points to the crowd as he stand next to his vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during a campaign rally Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., points to the crowd as he stand next to his vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during a campaign rally Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gestures during her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gestures during her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin pumps her fist during her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin pumps her fist during her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Todd Palin, husband of Sarah Palin, holds his son Trig as his wife addresses the crowd at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
Todd Palin, husband of Sarah Palin, holds his son Trig as his wife addresses the crowd at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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