BRILLIANT! Talk about stealing the other party’s thunder! This is a great pick on so many levels. And it doesn’t hurt that she has astronomically high approval ratings in Alaska.
I was suspicious that he might choose her with all the ads to entice Hillary voters out there. Darn… I was going to make this prediction too… That’s why I can’t win in Vegas.
Interesting choice…she’s pro-life, someone who built a record for herself based on fighting political corruption (particularly among her own party) and has shown an ability to win elections against pretty formidable foes.
At first I was dissapointed, because I thought a McCain/Romney ticket would have been great, but wow, what a surprise pick. I think it is a very smart pick and one that will play out favorably in the next few days. It will be interesting to see how she does in the debates. But again, what a surprise pick, a true Washington outsider.
The more I read about her, the more intrigued I am.
I agree with Danny…it’s good that she’s a Washington outsider, it’s good that she has executive experience (something the Dems do not have on their ticket), and she contrasts McCain nicely with youth, vigor, and appealing to women. She also compliments McCain’s reputation of cleaning up politics.
The McCain camp has been masterful in dimming Obama’s wattage from last night.
As much as I hate carl rove, this was brilliant. You cant use the experience level either because BO was only a senator for a short time and she was a govenor for almost the same amount of time. I suspect that lots of hillary lovers will jump BO ship, i wonder if Oprah is still crying her eyes out with this.
I too was worried when she was mentioned as a potential candidate. But now after learning more about her, and listening to her speak, she is perfect. She is conservative, strong, independent woman. And she hunts moose too! PERFECT PICK!!! Sure makes Obama look bad for not picking Hillary.
As I think more about this Palin announcement…I wonder how much thinking went into how well McCain could manage/govern his VP? With Romney, we know they would probably clash regularly, but with Palin, and her relative inexperience, she’s moldable.
So not from “washington” It’ll really polish up government I think. She knows the systems and doesn’t have all the political baggage. Some interesting facts…. Miss Alaska runner up, was PTA president has one child with downs-syndrome and one in the military. Pro-life, pro-gun, anti gay marriage. i have a good feeling about it. Besides Hannity thinks she’s great and i agree with a lot of what he says
Except that she has a history of bucking her party elders and shaking the tree quite a bit. I’m not sure that moldable is the best term to describe her.
I think men think this sews up the women vote, but I’m not sure about that. She’s too much of an outsider, not much charisma, with very few electoral votes to bring to the table, little star power or clout. I’m voting for Obama, but I was hoping for a more formidable choice to keep it fun.
Choosing a woman who is such a surprise seems like she was chosen mostly because she’s a woman. That feels cheap.
Don, come on. I’m no Hannity supporter, but Cameron is entitled to be. And in case you hadn’t noticed, Rudy didn’t make a good case against anyone. He got spanked and it was about time. He’s a good man, but as Biden said, “There’s only three things he mentions in a sentence: a noun, a verb, and 9/11″.
Aug 29th 2008 • 08:08
by Jobu
Yes! Yes! The hottie with the naughty body! Wooo hooo!
Aug 29th 2008 • 08:08
by Aaron Orgill
BRILLIANT! Talk about stealing the other party’s thunder! This is a great pick on so many levels. And it doesn’t hurt that she has astronomically high approval ratings in Alaska.
Aug 29th 2008 • 08:08
by Rich Okelberry
I was suspicious that he might choose her with all the ads to entice Hillary voters out there. Darn… I was going to make this prediction too… That’s why I can’t win in Vegas.
Aug 29th 2008 • 08:08
by Eric
Here’s Palin’s Profile on Wikipedia.
Interesting choice…she’s pro-life, someone who built a record for herself based on fighting political corruption (particularly among her own party) and has shown an ability to win elections against pretty formidable foes.
-Eric
Aug 29th 2008 • 09:08
by Danny Brownell
At first I was dissapointed, because I thought a McCain/Romney ticket would have been great, but wow, what a surprise pick. I think it is a very smart pick and one that will play out favorably in the next few days. It will be interesting to see how she does in the debates. But again, what a surprise pick, a true Washington outsider.
Aug 29th 2008 • 10:08
by Eric
The more I read about her, the more intrigued I am.
I agree with Danny…it’s good that she’s a Washington outsider, it’s good that she has executive experience (something the Dems do not have on their ticket), and she contrasts McCain nicely with youth, vigor, and appealing to women. She also compliments McCain’s reputation of cleaning up politics.
The McCain camp has been masterful in dimming Obama’s wattage from last night.
-Eric
Aug 29th 2008 • 10:08
by free america
As much as I hate carl rove, this was brilliant. You cant use the experience level either because BO was only a senator for a short time and she was a govenor for almost the same amount of time. I suspect that lots of hillary lovers will jump BO ship, i wonder if Oprah is still crying her eyes out with this.
Aug 29th 2008 • 11:08
by Russell
I too was worried when she was mentioned as a potential candidate. But now after learning more about her, and listening to her speak, she is perfect. She is conservative, strong, independent woman. And she hunts moose too! PERFECT PICK!!! Sure makes Obama look bad for not picking Hillary.
Aug 29th 2008 • 12:08
by Don
Yes, a moose killer! That’s what we need!
Aug 29th 2008 • 14:08
by ericfrandsen
As I think more about this Palin announcement…I wonder how much thinking went into how well McCain could manage/govern his VP? With Romney, we know they would probably clash regularly, but with Palin, and her relative inexperience, she’s moldable.
-Eric
Aug 29th 2008 • 14:08
by Michelle
So not from “washington” It’ll really polish up government I think. She knows the systems and doesn’t have all the political baggage. Some interesting facts…. Miss Alaska runner up, was PTA president has one child with downs-syndrome and one in the military. Pro-life, pro-gun, anti gay marriage. i have a good feeling about it. Besides Hannity thinks she’s great and i agree with a lot of what he says
Aug 29th 2008 • 15:08
by Cameron
Except that she has a history of bucking her party elders and shaking the tree quite a bit. I’m not sure that moldable is the best term to describe her.
Aug 29th 2008 • 15:08
by Jessica
She has less experience than Obama, but I’m sure that’s not going to be pointed out by any republicans.
This seems to even things up. One inexperienced outsider and one hardened veteran per party. Let the games begin.
Aug 29th 2008 • 15:08
by Cameron
And it should be fun watching Democrats try to tag her as inexperienced when their top candidate is just as much if not more so.
Meanwhile, there’s no need for McCain to make the case against Obama when Hillary and Biden have already done it for him.
Aug 29th 2008 • 16:08
by Don
“Besides Hannity thinks she’s great and i agree with a lot of what he says”
I think I just threw up a little . . .
Aug 29th 2008 • 16:08
by Don
What do you McCain supporters think about TrooperGate?
Aug 29th 2008 • 16:08
by Don
Cameron,
So I guess there’s no need for Obama to make the case against McCain because Mitty and Rudy have already done it for him, eh?
And there’s no reason to make the case against Palin because Karl Rove has already done it . . .
Conservative “logic” is so inane sometimes . . .
Aug 29th 2008 • 18:08
by Cameron
Maybe if “Mitty” was McCain’s running mate.
But he’s not, and Biden is Obama’s.
Aug 29th 2008 • 19:08
by Doree
I think men think this sews up the women vote, but I’m not sure about that. She’s too much of an outsider, not much charisma, with very few electoral votes to bring to the table, little star power or clout. I’m voting for Obama, but I was hoping for a more formidable choice to keep it fun.
Choosing a woman who is such a surprise seems like she was chosen mostly because she’s a woman. That feels cheap.
Aug 29th 2008 • 22:08
by ashley
oh Don relax.
Aug 30th 2008 • 08:08
by Aaron Orgill
Don, come on. I’m no Hannity supporter, but Cameron is entitled to be. And in case you hadn’t noticed, Rudy didn’t make a good case against anyone. He got spanked and it was about time. He’s a good man, but as Biden said, “There’s only three things he mentions in a sentence: a noun, a verb, and 9/11″.
Aug 30th 2008 • 09:08
by Cameron
Uh, the Hannity comment wasn’t mine.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Aug 30th 2008 • 16:08
by Aaron Orgill
Yeah, sorry, Cameron. I don’t know what I was thinking. I must have been looking at your comment, below that one.