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McCain's Desperation Move: Sarah Palin
Discourse.net —
... a very conservative blog, says, Geraldine Ferraro: “If she really is the nominee, will it come across as a desperation move, a Hail Mary, as Mondale’s choice of Ferraro did in 1984? I’m afraid so. Her experience just doesn’t justify a place on the ticket.” ...
Reeking of desperation
Political Animal —
... who could help make him a better president. When looking for a running mate, John McCain looked to someone who could help him look like a better candidate. Indeed, today's announcement seems to be largely based on two considerations: 1) who might help peel off some disaffected Clinton supporters; and 2) what might help undercut coverage of Obama's big speech in Denver. These aren't the considerations of a national leader; they're the considerations of a political hack. Consider this item from Power Line, a conservative blog, written before the reports had been confirmed. I'm ...
Obvious and obviously flawed pandering
Martini Revolution —
... I found it ironic that McCain chose to introduce a clearly unqualified and underwhelming choice for Veep — who was picked as an obvious pander to Hillary supporters solely to assist McCain’s ambition to be President — under a banner that read “Country First.” Someone who puts “country first” wouldn’t select a person with such limited credentials, no national and no foreign policy experience to be Veep. Especially when he’s a 72 year-old cancer survivor not in the greatest of health to begin with. ...
Desperately Seeking Susan
Agitprop: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Propaganda —
... for president, I don't think it's as fair a hit on Palin, who has more executive experience than Barack Obama. It certainly will be hard for the Democrats to make. FL GOP: Palin gets mixed initial reaction among Florida GOPers One top GOP advisor summed it up this way: "It's crazy.'' Palin's lack of experience in the hard-knocks world of presidential politics will be hard to overcome, the advisor said. Powerline: A desperation move If she really is the nominee, will it come across as a ...
Sensible Criticism of Sarah Palin
GayPatriot —
... some bloggers and pundits have offered some thoughtful criticism of the Alaska Governor and questioned her qualifications for the second highest office in the land. In the interest of having a civil discussion on the benefits of John McCain’s choice, I thought I would share some with you.
Of the conservative web-sites I check regularly, the folks at Powerline have expressed the greatest amount of criticism of Sarah Palin. John Hiinderaker fears “she may be the Geraldine Ferraro of 2008.” Given her lack of “foreign policy and ...
