Watching the Palin speech I definitely agree with David Gergen that it was a base speech. In terms of the whole "passing the test" angle, I mean what were people expecting - for her to curl up and cry?!

I think the more important development post speech is that the whole "sexist" angle has scared the crap out of CNN. Aside from outsourcing their initial analysis to Palin's sister, the last hour has been all about how she is the perfect mix of tough and feminity, and if you think it was anything but a home run or want to challenge her you are a sexist (and that means you Harry Reid).

As a side note, I would say that slamming Harry Reid may make for a laugh at the Convention, but I wouldn't be surprised if it comes back to haunt McCain in Nevada (5 EC votes).