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How Not to Announce Your VP Pick
Matt NegrinPosted: Aug 29th 2008 3:11PM
Filed under: US Elections, Politics, Breaking News, Boston University, VeepstakesSarah Palin -- who? -- is the new temporary face of the Republican Party. Her selection as John McCain's running mate, however, was awkward at best and embarrassing and potentially fatal at worst.
First of all, it's probably not a good idea to pick a vice presidential nominee who is under investigation fo
r allegedly firing a law enforcement official for personal reasons. In July, Gov. Palin dismissed her public safety commissioner who refused to fire a state trooper going through a divorce with the Alaska governor's sister. Eep.
Secondly, Palin is by all means a "surprise pick." Yet the coverage of her selection will in no way compete with Barack Obama's selection of Joe Biden. And although McCain attempted to stunt coverage of the Democrats' convention by unveiling Palin hours after Obama gave his historic speech, people are still talking about the previous night's explosive activities. Timing is everything, and here it was a bit too early.
And when you appear in a hall with your running mate for the first time, try to tell the audience to avoid repeatedly chanting the ominous "U-S-A!" battle cry like it's 1941.
Also, is anyone thinking about the looming Biden-Palin VP debates? The old man is going to crush her.
As far as issues go, the biggest one by far is abortion rights. Palin tows the Republican Party line here, opposing abortions in nearly all circumstances. That fits super nicely with McCain's burning desire to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. These delicate issues do not sit well with most of Hillary Clinton's former (and current?) supporters the McCain campaign is bizarrely courting.
Finally: Alaska? Is that even considered part of the United States yet?
First of all, it's probably not a good idea to pick a vice presidential nominee who is under investigation fo
r allegedly firing a law enforcement official for personal reasons. In July, Gov. Palin dismissed her public safety commissioner who refused to fire a state trooper going through a divorce with the Alaska governor's sister. Eep.Secondly, Palin is by all means a "surprise pick." Yet the coverage of her selection will in no way compete with Barack Obama's selection of Joe Biden. And although McCain attempted to stunt coverage of the Democrats' convention by unveiling Palin hours after Obama gave his historic speech, people are still talking about the previous night's explosive activities. Timing is everything, and here it was a bit too early.
And when you appear in a hall with your running mate for the first time, try to tell the audience to avoid repeatedly chanting the ominous "U-S-A!" battle cry like it's 1941.
Also, is anyone thinking about the looming Biden-Palin VP debates? The old man is going to crush her.
As far as issues go, the biggest one by far is abortion rights. Palin tows the Republican Party line here, opposing abortions in nearly all circumstances. That fits super nicely with McCain's burning desire to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. These delicate issues do not sit well with most of Hillary Clinton's former (and current?) supporters the McCain campaign is bizarrely courting.
Finally: Alaska? Is that even considered part of the United States yet?
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lanita gonzales
11:34AM 11:34AM Aug 30th 2008
Listen little Boston boy it is obvious that you gathered up the few facts you thought would sound the worst about Gov Palin and wrote them down. Go look at you candidate a minute...let's see he sat in a church full of people who chose to clap and cheer as some white guy, who thinks he is black, mocks Hillary Clinton. Obama has had 20 years to promote unity in a church lead by the likes of Rev Wright. Those were his friends cheer and jeering racist remarks. How did your candidate buy his house?? With the help of a criminal. Need I go on....?
I may not agree with her on all issues but she is a lady with principles who as far as I can see is willing to stand up for those principles. She has taken on the b/s in Alaska with a no nonsense approch.
I think we could use that in Washington.
Now Gov Palin wanted a police officer fired who beat his wife...he is lucky. If I were in her shoes I think a little buck shot to the ass might have been in order...do you have a sister? A mother? Would you do what you could if someone were beating them. Maybe not as you are just a boy.
As for Senator Biden crushing her, I think you had better stay tuned. You may see a little whip ass going the other way.
Lastly, I guess your candidate has confused you about about how many states there are in the United States of America. His guess was 57. Do you know how many states Organisation of Islam??? That's right kid...57. Think about it. Do you want an American with principles in the White House? Or some guy who gives great speeches. Maybe your candidate can start his world tour in Russia. I'm sure his world tour of speeches will keep us safe here in America...NOT>
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Ab
10:25AM 10:25AM Sep 15th 2008
Your comment is nothing but BS. It doesn't matter who you are and what the circumstances are, nobody gets to use their official position to take action against another person. Not even the president can do that. She was entrusted with the powers of the Alaskan state government and she used those powers for her own personal vendetta. If the State Trooper was being physically abusive, it was her responsibility to get the police involved. It was completely inappropriate for her to even have the "appearance" of impropriety. But that didn't seem to bother her.
So you can LIE to yourself if you like, but the average person doesn't believe the BS people like you are trying to push.
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sharon
2:01PM 2:01PM Aug 30th 2008
My first time posting and was surprised at the immaturity of your blog. Of course there are worst ways to introduce your VP pick and that is....I am proud to introduce the next President" as Senator Obama
said of Senator Biden. Of course he may be right on target.
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RealAmericanValues
9:15PM 9:15PM Aug 30th 2008
Palin's sole accomplishment as Governor of Alaska has been to increase oil industry taxes by 11%, resulting in a 16.5% decline in oil production but tripling the welfare payment to every resident of Alaska to $2884 in 2007. She submitted the highest budget in Alaskan history - quite an accomplishment considering Alaska already had BY FAR the highest level of per capita state spending AND the highest level of per capita federal spending in the country. Combined state/federal spending in Alaska is a staggering $27,000 PER PERSON! How could anyone consider this Chavez clone a conservative?????
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M2D5
1:45PM 1:45PM Aug 31st 2008
The old man is going to crush her.
It is nice to hear the opinion of an old man like your self. I strongly doubt that you have even watched any interviews of Gov Palin. My guess is that you are merely repeating that which has already been posted on the internet by other bloggers and your "go to" web sites for your analysis. Nothing here that was original just copies of what others who appear to be "worried" are starting to put in regards to Gov Palin.
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Michael
4:14PM 4:14PM Aug 31st 2008
Its tow the line like in Tow-truck or something you tow. Not toe as in the things on your foot or toenail. I guess they let anyone with a computer write this stuff. How much does it pay? I know how to use a dictionary and the difference between toe and tow!
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Amanda
3:09PM 3:09PM Sep 1st 2008
She's young and pretty. I see this as a set-up for another NY Times affair story.
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