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The Hail Sarah Pass Open Thread
DownWithTyranny! — Picking Sarah Palin was a real desperation move on McCain's part-- and it's going over badly. I'll keep updating all day. Even Rahm Emanuel gets this one right: "After trying to make experience the issue of this campaign, John McCain celebrated his 72nd birthday by appointing a former small town mayor and brand new Governor as his Vice Presidential nominee. Is this really who the Republican Party wants to be one heartbeat away from the Presidency? Given Sarah Palin's lack of experience on every front and on nearly every issue, this Vice ...

Ready to Lead?: McCain taps Alaska Gov. Palin as VP
Crooks and Liars — ... unable to serve?  Although known as a reformer, Palin is a product of the corrupt Alaskan political machine, and is even under criminal investigation herself for abusing the power of her office. Can she possibly face off against Joe Biden on any issue? She pronounces “nuclear” like George Bush.  I knew that the GOP ticket wanted to continue Bush’s policies….but four more years of Bushisms too!? Rahm Emanuel pretty much sums it up: “After trying to make experience the issue ...

At First Glance, Palin Is A Smart Choice
Open Left - Front Page — ... 3. It will be difficult for the Obama campaign to make an experience argument against Palin. Even though Palin is probably the most inexperienced candidate for vice president in contemporary American history, the Republicans have spent months attacking Obama's supposed lack of experience. So when gnats like Rahm Emanuel issue silly, over-the-top press releases about Palin's career, they re-open an experience debate that John McCain probably wants to have with Obama. ...

Panic?
Blue Crab Boulevard — ... Too, too funny. Rahm Emanuel has gone on the attack over the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate: After trying to make experience the issue of this campaign, John McCain celebrated his 72nd birthday by appointing a former small town mayor and brand new Governor as his Vice Presidential nominee. Is this really who the Republican Party wants to be one heartbeat away from the Presidency? Given Sarah Palin's lack of experience on every front and on nearly every issue, this Vice Presidential pick doesn't show judgement: it shows political panic. Actually the ...

David Sirota: At First Glance, Palin Is A Smart Choice
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... 3. It will be difficult for the Obama campaign to make an experience argument against Palin. Even though Palin is probably the most inexperienced candidate for vice president in contemporary American history, the Republicans have spent months attacking Obama's supposed lack of experience. So when gnats like Rahm Emanuel issue silly, over-the-top press releases about Palin's career, they re-open an experience debate that John McCain probably wants to have with Obama. ...