Sarah Palin?

[tsptalk]

The rumor is that Sarah Palin of Alaska could be McCain's choice for VP. I thought he needed an economics guy like Romney, but a female NRA member could be a good strategy - or a big mistake. He is sure rolling the dice.

We'll either have an African Amercan as president, or a female VP. We've come a long way, baby!

 

[nnuut]

The rumor is that Sarah Palin of Alaska could be McCain's choice for VP. I thought he needed an economics guy like Romney, but a female NRA member could be a good strategy - or a big mistake. He is sure rolling the dice.

We'll either have an African Amercan as president, or a female VP. We've come a long way, baby!

Saw a video she put together explaining the ANWAR Oil drilling problem. She is a straight shooter, I like her, smart lady, pulls no punches. I think Romney should be the one, might be able to help with our economic problems.:worried:

 

[tsptalk]

I like what I'm hearing about her.

 

[JTH]

He is sure rolling the dice.

I must admit I'd be surprised if he pics her. Alaska isn't exactly an important state for electoral votes. I do like her though, she's pretty, from my home state, and she speaks her mind. Still, I don't think her credentials are up to par. :suspicious:

 

[luv2read]

surprise pick but a logical one...Condi Rice.

 

[tsptalk]

Condi Rice is too "Bush". The dems would pounce on that.

 

[luv2read]

More Bush than McCain? I think she would be a "draw card" for race and gender from the Obama ticket, especially the die-hard Hillary supporters who would rather vote GOP than vote Obama.

 

[sugarandspice]

A pandering pick for sure. And what will it get them. Women voters who are undecided?.....Independant voters who own guns? Straight-shooting tough-talking women have to tread very carefully. I dont see a landslide of new voters coming to the Republican side.

 

[JTH]

I understand the press will hammer this pick. However, I think they will underestimate her warm spunky personality and sharp wit. I believe she can win over many, once America gets a chance to know her.

 

[luv2read]

I understand the press will hammer this pick. However, I think they will underestimate her warm spunky personality and sharp wit. I believe she can win over many, once America gets a chance to know her.

Rice or Palin?

 

[2EASY]

Joe Biden is going to eat her alive in a debate. It's over. Mccain picked someone with less experience then Obama.

 

[JTH]

Rice or Palin?

Sry, I meant Sarah.

Rice is brilliant, but she has an extremely cold personality, I don't think she'd complement McCain.

 

[JTH]

Joe Biden is going to eat her alive in a debate. It's over. Mccain picked someone with less experience then Obama.

Less experience then Obama? I respectfully disagree. As for Biden eating her alive, that is definitely the predominant assumption, but I won't believe it till I see it.

 

[James48843]

I just saw an interview she did on C-SPAN last spring.

I can't believe it.

THAT is who McCain picks to be a heart-beat away?


Well, that blows the republican's attack about lack of experience- right out of the water.

I just can't believe who he picks.

He just blew any chance that he had. It's gone. period.

 

[James48843]

Less experience then Obama? I respectfully disagree..

Try this:

Mayor of an Alaskan town of 8,000, two terms. City Council one term same town. Biggest issue during her term was roaming bears coming into town to eat garbage.

NO state legislative experience.

Appointed- not elected- to the Oil and Gas Oversite board in Alaska.

Won election as governor of the state with the smallest population in the U.S. less than two years ago.


I'll recap:

No state legislative experience.
No national legislative experience.
less than one-half of one term as Governor.

 

[luv2read]

Try this:

Mayor of an Alaskan town of 8,000, two terms. City Council one term same town. Biggest issue during her term was roaming bears coming into town to eat garbage.

NO state legislative experience.

Appointed- not elected- to the Oil and Gas Oversite board in Alaska.

Won election as governor of the state with the smallest population in the U.S. less than two years ago.


I'll recap:

No state legislative experience.
No national legislative experience.
less than one-half of one term as Governor.

"Cold" or not, Rice would have been a better pick for a "balanced" ticket. Oh well, Obama picked Biden, and that was a bad one too. He should have picked a seasoned southerner - like JFK did...as much as he and LBJ loathed each other they still saw the necessity.

 

[Frixxxx]

Try this:

Mayor of an Alaskan town of 8,000, two terms. City Council one term same town. Biggest issue during her term was roaming bears coming into town to eat garbage.

NO state legislative experience.

Appointed- not elected- to the Oil and Gas Oversite board in Alaska.

Won election as governor of the state with the smallest population in the U.S. less than two years ago.


I'll recap:

No state legislative experience.
No national legislative experience.
less than one-half of one term as Governor.

Maybe this is the type of "grass root" person we need.....The seasoned veterans haven't gotten us very far. Honestly, I would have preffered Romney. But then again, a mother of five, and a journalist/poli sci major is not a lawyer. Cool!

 

[James48843]

A bit about Palin:

"
Palin was a highschool standout basketball player. She played point guard and helped her team to win the State basketball championship in 1982. Two years later she won the title of Miss Wasilla, and went on to compete in the Miss Alaska pageant. She didn’t win the crown but did earn the Miss Congeniality title. She went on to earn a degree in journalism from the University of Idaho.

She served two terms on the Wasilla City Council and two terms as Mayor of Wasilla, the fastest growing city in Alaska. She made a bid for Lt. Governor in 2002 but lost that election. She has earned a reputation of being a bit of a maverick because of accusations she has made against some fellow Republicans for ethics issues.

Some members of the media used Palin’s attractiveness to spin their coverage of her run for governor. She was elected to office in November 2006. In July 2007, Sarah Palin was heralded by the national media as the most popular governor in the United States.

She eats moose burgers and rides snowmobiles and is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Most important of all, the residents of Alaska believe in her ability to lead. Palin has a bright future and is young enough to be able to set her sights as high as she likes. We’ll be watching this woman and will be anticipating even greater things in her future.

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Well, she eats moose burgers and rides snowmobiles. Played basketball, and was a former "Miss Wasilla".

What more could you ask for in a Vice Presidential candidate?




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[James48843]

And her "journalism" career?

She previously did local sports for two TV stations in Anchorage.


Now there are some journalism credentials.

 

[JTH]

It will be interesting to see the Dems attack her for her lack of experience considering Obama's lack of credentials.

As a VP she will have more experience then Obama.

Son in the military, Pro Guns, Pro Life, Blue Collar husband, small town roots, Washington Outsider, ethics reformer. City Councel Member, Mayor, and Governer.

I think it was an excellent choice. McCain is shoring up his conservative base, increasing his odds of snagging the Clintonites.