First, let's begin with John McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Being a Texan, I naturally hoped McCain would choose Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson as his Vice Presidential candidate. I had to Google Governor Palin to see where she stood on issues and was pleasantly surprised by my findings. It's refreshing to find a politician with guts enough to stand up to politics-as-usual. Governor Palin has demonstrated she has the courage to right wrongs when she sees them. She fought against a corrupt oil establishment in Alaska. Kudos to her.
Palin's appointment serves several purposes. While some Clinton supporters call McCain's selection of a woman an "insult to their intelligence (CNN today)," I believe many women will welcome her arrival on the scene. I can tell you from the Democrats I spoke to today, many of whom were women, they have no intention of voting for Obama and Palin's appointment only reinforces that opinion. So first, Palin will attract women voters who were otherwise sitting on the fence.
Second, should McCain win and Governor Palin prove to be a force in the global arena during the next four years, we're looking at the Republican candidate for President in 2012. Any Clinton disciples that changes teams and supports Palin will now find themselves in a dilemma--Do I go back to Hillary or stay with Palin?
Last, it's just the right thing to do and America is ready for a female Vice President and, in four years, President. Only it won't be Hillary in 2012. If the good Governor plays her cards right and demonstrates the same courageous behavior in the White House as she has in Alaska she'll find herself in the Oval Office--not in front of the big desk, but behind it.
I can't wait to see what the Democratic pundits will do with this one, but you can be sure they are scurrying to create some damage control caused by Barack Obama's inability to pick a female VP candidate instead of going with tired, old Joe Biden.
The election should be fun, but I hope it's McCain/Palin in '08!
No running talk today, just running mates!
Ever forward!
TFR
2 comments:
But don't you find it odd that after McCain has hammered Obama for his lack of experience, he picks a veep candidate who is even less experienced?
No, I don't and here's why. I had the opportunity to watch CNBC's Maria Bartiromo in an exclusive interview of Governor Palin filmed a few months ago. The Governor was straight-forward, extremely articulate, and demonstrated a knowledge of oil and gas reserves that I'm guessing Mr. Obama cannot match.
Sarah Palin has ran the state of Alaska and is a proven reformer. Obama has a grand total 140 days of actual time in the U.S. Senate and he managed to make it this far in the race...one step from the Oval Office. That goes to show you if you package a candidate well, people will jump on the bandwagon. That's a scary notion. Compared to Palin, who happens to have a son entering the fray in the military, Obama is an unproven, overrated politician with zero experience.
The more I learn about Palin, the more I like her. I'm not crazy about McCain, but if faced with the decision of who is better equipped to run this country, I choose him. Obama has proven he will cave to the Clintons on every turn, which I guarantee you isn't lost on Vladimir Putin. He is watching this campaign with great interest and would love nothing more than to see Obama win.
Palin's state borders Russia and no doubt she has a better than working knowledge of what Russia is capable of doing should they get the opportunity.
To answer your question: No, I worry less about Sarah Palin being second in command than I do the thought of "Barack Obama, Commander-in-Chief."
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