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I just read an article which state McCain picked Palin to attract disaffected Hillary Clinton Supporters
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This shows just when you think the Republicans and John McCain can't be more out of touch they find a way to show you otherwise. Sorry Grandpa McMunster appointing a token female won't get it done you putz.

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Sounds like change to me
By Terry Aug 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)
I believe it was a smart choice. She is pro union.

Palin is the only one with administrative experience. Think about it. Sounds like change to me.

I am not scared of a women president.


Another historical choice for women.
Re: Sounds like change to me
By Mr Bill Aug 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)
I am not scared of women becoming president Lord knows men have proven they can't do it.
Re: Sounds like change to me
By Barbara"Obama/Biden"Hussein Aug 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)
Terry, I know you keep saying this on every post. Do you want Roe vs Wade to get reversed??????
  
Bill, as I have said previously
By Hollywood Aug 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)
If he was after the votes of disaffected Hillary Clinton supporter a wiser choice would have been Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Susan Collins or Elizabeth Dole.
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By rhiannon aka le chat Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)
Exactly. But he isn't capable or confident enough to select a strong woman who could actually compete with him. This is pandering at its worst -- unbelievably blatant in a world of blatant political pandering.
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By Mr Bill Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)
the keyword being "wiser" one really huge reason McCain is dangerous for America is he is becoming increasingly mentally disconnected from reality
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By ktspiv4 Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)
Plus... where was Palin's shout out to Eliz. Dole? I heard only Hillary & Geraldine mentioned... can't be more obvious that they only metioned dems especially those 2 dems.
Apart from Bill, then men do not seem to
By Hollywood Aug 29th 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT)
understand that Hillary Clinton's appeal went beyond gender. They wouldn't just settle for "any woman". They want one with creds.
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By Mike in Raleigh Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)
Not Dole, she's about washed up and the women in NC are about to help retire her (I hope).
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By Mr Bill Aug 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)
from your mouth to Gods ears she should have never been elected in the first place
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By MICHAEL on The Beach Aug 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)
Hollywood,

Believe the females you mentioned (Kay Bailey Hutchinson & Susan Collinsare) pro-choice...As for Liz Dole ....she is not a spark...she is about done & too old....

McCain countered the youth of Obama with a young VP selection..+ this ticket will draw some female votes...
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By Mr Bill Aug 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)
Kay Bailey Hutchinson is also running against her fellow Republican in the next primary she wants to be Governor Hutchinson
Re: Bill, as I have said previously
By Terry Aug 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT)
Have to agree with you on this one ...

this ticket will draw some female votes...
Michael, this is my point
By Hollywood Aug 29th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT)
The choice does not attract Hillary Clinton fans. It attracts young white males.

IMHO.

The while male working class vote is the perpetual wild card.
Re: Michael, this is my point
By Sharkhunter Aug 29th 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT)
LOL!

LIz Dole is OLDER than John McCain.
Re: Michael, this is my point
By Sharkhunter Aug 29th 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT)
Hollywood,

I agre. Make that young, white, male Evangelicals.

For those who may be overlooking some facts, Biden in a Catholic. Palin is a Pentacostal Evangelical.

mcCain's mentor John Hagee spelled this one out months ago.
  
only a pander
By ktspiv4 Aug 29th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)
It is beyond obvious that McCain's VP pick was for the still unsettled Hillary voters. Nothing more & nothing less. This was the absolute dumbing down to those women who remain undecided or still angry about Obama being our nominee.

BUT what those voters need to try very hard to consider is the historic fact that Rebuplicans are the best at recycling losers. Should McCain lose as I fervently hope & pray for the sake of our country that he does... Sarah Palin has been thrust into the limelight & ain't going anywhere now. She is the new poster child of the right wing, conservative values & burned women everywhere. She is Hillary's worst nightmare in 2016.

So I can only hope that this will galvanize Hillary & her staunch supporters to put this woman & McCain in the dust. Or forget the hope one day for a Pres. Hillary Clinton & prepare for Pres. Sarah Palin.
  
Nail and Head Mr. Bill - Good Job
By Karstar Aug 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)
I like this pick for a lot of reasons. First - I'm glad the Republicans didn't pick any of their qualified people. It will keep a lot of them at home in November.

All those Republicans who hated McCain in the first place - just saw him passover many more qualified long term Republicans for a gimmick pick.

Second - that experience argument loses much of its steam.

Third - She doesn't give him a state like another pick may have.

Fourth - It's a great pick for the wrong reasons. Women should have a place at the table for the Republicans - but this pick is ceremonnial at best. Talk about your trophy picks.

McCain has a trophy wife and a trophy VP. Her credentials are she looks good. When questioned about her qualifications - she was a mayor and a governor of the smallest population for about 2 years.

I am proud of her for accepting the challenge - I think if she ever figures out who he is - she will turn on him.
  
Palin for V-P
By Democrat in Saint Clair Shores, MI Aug 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT)
You might be surprised how many women will now vote for McCain because he had the guts to put a woman on the ticket with him.
I now have a choice between a man who put a woman on the ticket with him and a man who is half white but chooses to act as if he is all black since he is being proclaimed the first black American presidential candidate.
I don't want a president who wishes to ignore half of his heritage in favor of that given him by a deadbeat dad who did nothing to support him.
Re: Palin for V-P
By Donia19 Aug 29th 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT)
Don't blame Obama on how people classify him. Blame the "one drop" rule! He had never denied his heritage; however, it is others who choose to classify him as black rather than bi-racial. It's obvious that you don't know about these things, but people are usually classified by their characteristics. He "looks" black; therefore, he is classified as black.
  
This comment should help Palin win Hillary's people...
By Mike in Raleigh Aug 29th 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT)
Re: This comment should help Palin win Hillary's people...
By DeeDee Obama-Biden 08 Aug 29th 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 29th 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT)
Sarah Palin is NO Hillary Clinton