Ustream from HotAir:

Romney’s Speech – It wasn’t as effective as Fred Thompson’s last night.

Quote of the night so far is from Mike Huckabee – “Palin got more votes as Mayor than Joe Biden got as Presidential Candidate.”

The crowd seemed very responsive to Mike Huckabee’s speech.

Everytime that Palin’s name is mentioned the audience goes crazy. She gets the loudest pops.

Hawaiin Governor Linda Lingle is on the stage now. Governor Lingle is doing a good job introducing us to Sarah Palin.

Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City is speaking now. He says that this election is the most important. He says that this election represents a turning path. He says that we the people get to decide which way, not the media, celebrities, but the people.

Giuliani is likening this election process to a job application process. We have to make this decision, and we have to make it right. He says there is one man who has dedicated his life to the US, tested, by crisis. John McCain is a true American Hero.

Giuliani is talking about McCain experience as a POW. He says that America comes first.

“He has proved his commitment with his blood”

Giuliani takes jabs at Obama’s experience as a community organizer. The crowd chants “Zerobama” He says that Obama couldn’t vote yes or no, “it was too tough. He voted present.” The crowd boos. Rudy said he didn’t know he could vote present in NYC. He says that Sarah Palin didn’t get it as governor. He says it’s not good enough to be present, you have to make a decision. The crowd roars.

Giuliani is now talking about Obama in US Senate as a celebrity senator, with no leadership or position. He says he’s never run a city, state, business, or military unit. Obama has never lead people in crisis. They are chanting “Zerobama” again.

“Not a personal attack, but a personal fact. Barack Obama hasn’t lead anything. Zero, Nada”

Crowd is chanting Zerobama again!

“Tough times require tough leadership. This is no time for on the job training.”

“John McCain is ready to be Commander in Chief. We will be safe in his hands. Our children, and our country. No Doubt!”

The crowd is roaring again.

“Change is not a destination, just as hope isn’t a strategy.”

Giuliani says that McCain will bring jobs and prosperity. He will reduce taxes, reduce government, expand free trade, and he will lead us to energy independence. And he’ll do it with an all-of-the-above approach, nuclear power and offshore drilling.”

“Drill Baby Drill!”

“We need John McCain to save the economy and make sure it grows. John McCain will keep us on offense against terrorism at home, and abroad.”

Crowd is on its feet.

Giuliani says that the Democrats never said Islamic Terrorism. He asks who they are insulting? Terrorist.

He says that they rarely mentioned the attacks of Sept 11. 2001. He says that the Democrats are in the state of denial. He says that John McCain can face the enemy. He can win, and bring victory for this country.

Giuliani points out that McCain supported the troop surge in Iraq. He says that if Democrats gave up in Iraq, they gave up on America. The crowd boos when Giuliani said the Democrats said the war was lost. He asks who won then, Al Qaida, Bin Laden? The crowd boos. He says that John McCain got it right, and Barack Obama got it wrong. He says that John McCain was most associated with the surge and it was unpopular. He says that other politicians would change their position out of self interest. He says that Obama promised to take public financing, until he broke his promise. He says that Obama was against wiretapping before he voted for it. He says if he were Joe Biden he would want to get that VP thing in writing. The crowd roars again.

Giuliani said that John McCain would rather lose an election then a war. He talks about Russia/Georgia conflict. He said that John McCain proclaimed that we are all Georgians. He contrasts that to Obama, who said that both sides were equally responsible, then he changed his position and suggested that the United Nations security council could find a solution.

The crowd chants “Zero!”

Giuliani then said that Obama changed his opinion three days later to match John McCain’s. Giuliani said that next time just call John McCain. McCain, knows something about foreign policy. He says that Mccain will open up the party to new people. Sarah Palin is a choice for the future. He says that John McCain is a look forward. He says that Sarah Palin is the new generation. She is the best and most popular. He says that she has more experience then the entire Democratic combined. She’s been a mayor. He says he is sorry that Sarah Palin’s hometown isn’t cosmopolitian enough. He says, maybe they cling to religion there. He says the first day Palin became Mayor she had more experience then Obama and Biden combined. He says that Alaska can be proud for having one of the best governors with 80% approval rating.

He says as a former US Attorney he is impressed how she took on corruption. She has no fear and stood up for what is right. She is shaking up Alaska that hasn’t happened in forever. And with John McCain and Sarah can you imagine how they are going to shake up Washington?

“Look Out!”

“One final point. How dare they question whether if Sarah Palin spends enough time with her children and be vice president. How dare the do that. When did the ever ask a man that question? When?”

He says that party is best when they are expanding freedom, make sure people have freedom here and abroad, giving workers the right to work. Parents should choose where their children should go to school. And he says they are the party who believes in America’s success. He quotes Reagan in saying that it’s a shining city on the hill, a beacon. He says we get a chance to vote for a great president and woman who proves that she can governor.

“Let’s shake up Washington and move this country forward”

VERY GOOD SPEECH!

Sarah Palin has taken the stage. She’s getting a very long ovation from the crowd. There is a sign that says “Palin Power.” The press around the podium is Micheal Phelps large.

Sarah keeps saying thank you so much. The crowd is still cheering and chanting Palin. On the screen behind her is the Liberty Bell.

“Mr Chairman, delegates. I will be honored to accept our nomination as vice president to the United States”