Vermont: Fred Thompson

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Republican Gov. Jim Douglas said Thursday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin nailed her speech on Wednesday night, and that the GOP ticket national ticket this year provides an opportunity Republican candidates in traditionally Democratic states.

Speaking to the Massachusetts GOP delegation at its brunch, Douglas said Palin is a great addition to the ticket. Palin, Douglas said, has “energized the Republican Party” and those outside the GOP base.