*CPAC 2011 Highlights*
February 11, 2011 - Potential 2012 Presidential candidate, Herman Cain addresses CPAC 2011
This year’s CPAC event in Washington, D.C. was once again a showcase of the best of the Conservative political scene. The conference is a deliberate mix of elected officials, policy wonks, dedicated activists, media personalities, and beloved Conservative superstars. Now that it has ended, there are a couple of presentations worth sharing far and wide…
The first one, posted above, was one of the most engaging speeches of the weekend - by Herman Cain. This was certainly one of the highlights of the conference and is worth watching…and re-watching. He has an engaging presence and is a strong voice for Conservatism. President Obama may be a so-called orator but Mr. Cain is a communicator.
Enjoy!
- tdc
*TUNE IN TONIGHT!* Sarah Palin Speaks at Reagan 100 Celebration
As part of the Reagan 100 Celebration, hosted by Young America’s Foundation (YAF), Governor Sarah Palin will be delivering the keynote speech for tonight’s events.
Earlier today, YAF issued an email announcement describing the Reagan 100 Celebration, as well as additional details about Governor Palin’s remarks:
As you know, February 6, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth—a celebration Young America’s Foundation is calling Reagan 100.
During Reagan 100 Young America’s Foundation will recognize President Reagan, his values, his vision, and his lasting contributions to Freedom and its future. Through the Reagan Ranch, the Reagan Ranch Center, and expanded programming all across the country, we will bring President Reagan and his ideals back to life for the next generation.
This evening, Governor Sarah Palin will give the keynote address at the Foundation’s Reagan 100 Opening Banquet at the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California. Governor Palin was Alaska’s youngest and first woman governor and the first female Vice Presidential candidate in the history of the GOP.
“I am very excited to have been selected to address Young America’s Foundation’s Reagan 100 dinner,” Governor Palin said. “Young America’s Foundation has been sharing the values of President Reagan with young people for more than 40 years, and there is no organization more committed to preserving freedom’s future.”
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, Governor Palin will reflect on the seminal speech by President Reagan, “Time for Choosing,” that discussed the risks and rewards before an America at a crossroads in the early 1960’s. Governor Palin will draw parallels to today while calling for young people to continue the Reagan revolution into the future.
Though I was too young to pay much attention to what was happening during President Reagan’s terms in office, what I have come to understand today is that he was a unique politician, and, by most accounts, a man of great character.
The United States is a young republic that has seen its share of difficult times. Yet, the history of our country is one that has allowed remarkable individuals to come to the fore as strong leaders amidst these challenges. Sometimes, these leaders emerge as strong matriarchs in their families. Sometimes, these leaders are Presidents.
Regardless of their station, great leaders can inspire great achievements in others. President Reagan, it seems, was such a man.
It is important that we understand our history, and I plan to tune in to as many of the Reagan 100 events as I can over the next two days. I hope you will too. See below for links and air times.
- tdc
*See the LIVE BROADCAST of Sarah Palin’s speech on CSPAN at 11pm Eastern time
*The full schedule of broadcasts (via YAF) - YAF Ustream.tv link
