Independents react to Palin's 'speech'

Here are some reactions by four Independent voters to the speech given by the repugican VEEP nominee:

“I was completely underwhelmed. She was a republican novelty act with a sophomoric script. It was not even a speech I would expect for a someone running for the local PTA, much less for vice president.”

-- George Lentz, 66, Southfield - Independent


“Who is Sarah Palin? I'm sorry but I still don't know anymore about this young lady tonight than I did last night ... the way it looks to me, she's the republican vice presidential nominee for one reason: because Hillary wasn't selected.”

-- Mike Kosh, 38, West Bloomfield - Independent


"Sarah Palin is a self-described ‘pitbull with lipstick.’ She spent little time helping Americans learn who she is. Her speech contained few statements about policy or the party platform. … I am not convinced that Palin's experience as a mayor or governor in Alaska meet the qualifications to be vice president much less one stroke or heart attack away from being commander in chief.”

-- Ilene Beninson, 52, Berkley - Independent


“Nothing worked for me. I found her barrage of snide remarks and distortions to be a major turn off. She is not a class act. The most important point she made is that she will be an effective attack dog.”

-- Jan Wheelock, 58, Royal Oak - Independent