Robert Novak: The Conservative Base Is Revitalized, And The Race Is Wide Open.

Read more (mostly about the Democratic convention), but below is a short excerpt on Governor Sarah Palin:

Following the Democrats' superb convention, Sen. John McCain gave his candidacy a needed shot in the arm with his selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Palin is a pro-life, conservative reformer. But just as important, she is a woman and young. The conservative base is revitalized, and the race is wide open.