Signs of Sarah at the 9/12 March on Washington

Though Sarah Palin wasn't there in person, she was well represented Saturday by signage in Washington, D.C. From Alex Knepper's eyewitness report:

Sarah Palin was without a doubt the unsaid queen of the 9/12 March. Of the many people I interviewed, about a dozen expressed solid support for a Palin candidacy, with all of the others at least open to supporting her.

Many were caught up in the fervor of Joe Wilson’s recent outburst. At moments, it seemed as if every other person was holding a “You Lie” sign. Joe Wilson, indeed, was a name I heard with much greater frequency than Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee (whose name crossed no one’s lips), and Tim Pawlenty. Floated names did include, however, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck. But these were not serious propositions.

“All eyes are on Sarah Palin,” a man said. “Without her, McCain would have lost in a landslide.”

“Palin is from outside the Beltway. They hate her down here in D.C., and that’s why we need her,” one woman said to me.

“Quitting as governor was so smart,” another man said. “She got her leg out of a political beartrap. They were trying to sink her up in Alaska.”

Palin for President pins, shirts, and even signs were constant. Truly, she is their woman. And it’s hard to see that changing. Among those with whom I spoke who were committed to a candidate, she was the only name.who came up. Her anti-Washington credibility overwhelmed them.

“She has ethics and moral values, she’s pro-life, she knows what she stands for and she speaks with integrity.” She’s one of them.

Reason's Matt Welch, in his quick impressions of the Saturday event, reports similar observations:

By far the two most referenced politicians in signage and buttons were Joe Wilson and Sarah Palin, though maybe my eyes have become so accustomed to Campaign For Liberty shirts that I don't notice the sartorial enthusiasm for Ron Paul. I should note here that I didn't really listen to any of the speeches.

Some other great Saturday signs were noted at Ruby Slippers and by Doug Ross.

First Update: A slide show of Sarah signs at the 9/12 event here.

Second Update: The guy carrying the sign that was a big Sarah Palin poster was Thomas (Sapwolf). An interview, photos and more at Manly's Republic.

- JP