Valley Republicans eagerly await Palin’s speech

A virtual unknown a few weeks ago, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, will give the biggest speech of her life Wednesday.

Mahoning Valley Republicans at the national convention in St. Paul say they are eagerly awaiting Palin’s speech.

“I’m curious to see what she has to say,” said Mark Munroe of Boardman, a delegate and Mahoning County Republican vice chairman. “This will be my first opportunity to see her live.”

Ohio Republicans have great seats in front of the stage at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, Munroe said. He’s second row center.

U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the Republican presidential nominee, surprised many when he announced Friday that Palin was going to be his vice presidential running mate.

Since then, the national media has scrutinized the Alaskan governor.

“Once you run for this office your life is fair game,” said Craig Bonar of Cortland, a delegate and Trumbull County Republican chairman. “Every family’s been in situations like this. I’m sure more information will come out.”

But Bonar said it doesn’t detract from his support of the ticket.

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