OpEdNews » John McCain Chooses His Dan Quayle: Political Lightweight Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as VP Running Mate

Just goes to show you, the polls rule the politics, the tale wags the dog. With questionable backing from women who might be deluded enough to vote for a candidate from the Grand Old [white, male, middle-aged] Patrician party, John McCain has thrown out a desperate left jab, choosing as his running mate a completely inexperienced (two years as the Alaska state governor--golly, that's somethin'!), political lightweight in Sarah Palin.

If you stack Palin, who is charming, young, and enormously popular in her home state (she decries a woman's right to choose abortion, and is an avid hunter--kind of an Annie Oakley with a little more responsibility) up against Delaware Senator Joe Biden, with his 20-some years of experience in the Senate, with missions to countries all over the globe, as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, it's like putting Evander Holyfield in the ring with PeeWee Herman--ludicrous at best. And there goes McCain's chance to bray on and on about his own experience versus Obama. Kinda pandering to the undecided soccer moms nationwide, huh? Desperate tactics, to say the least.

I am a white female, 60 years old, and a school teacher. I live in the midwest. I have two grown children and 4 grandchildren. I am married. My husband has early onset of Alzheimer's Disease. I love governement and politics.
Linda BaileyI am a white female, 60 years old, and a school teacher. I live in the midwest. I have two grown children and 4 grandchildren. I am married. My husband has early onset of Alzheimer's Disease. I love governement and politics.

McCain Game

McCain is playing a game. A serious game. It's obvious why he selected this woman. I'm thinking Palin isn't the person McCain really wanted, but he had to do somethng to get attention from undecided Hillary voters. I'm concerned that undecided Hillary voters will vote for McCain/Palin simply for revenge, with no critical thinking about what this means for our country. What is her military experience? What are her foreign policies? Economy? Healthcare? And, for the love of God, is she prepared to step in as President of the United States?

by Linda Bailey (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 64 comments) on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 6:26:44 AM

Tumerica is a freelance nonfiction writer whose essays on social injustice have appeared in area newspapers. She regularly blogs on progressive political issues, food, and beauty. She writes book reviews of non-fiction books, as well as writing articles on writing for other writers. Tumerica is a published poet, with her works appearing in literary magazines and anthologies. Tumerica is also a fanatic foodie who is currently working on a cookbook.
TumericaTumerica is a freelance nonfiction writer whose essays on social injustice have appeared in area newspapers. She regularly blogs on progressive political issues, food, and beauty. She writes book reviews of non-fiction books, as well as writing articles on writing for other writers. Tumerica is a published poet, with her works appearing in literary magazines and anthologies. Tumerica is also a fanatic foodie who is currently working on a cookbook.

A Creationist Just a Few Steps from the Presidency?!?

Exactly, Linda. I can hear Karl Rove whispering in McCain's ear, "Choose Palin." McCain answers, "Who's that?" Rove: "You know, Sarah Palin of Alaska." "Alaska?" "Yes, the 50th state. She's a big hit up there." "You think the Hillary women will bite?" "Sure. they'll bite. She's got XX chromosomes, doesn't she?" "Are you sure Palin is better than Lieberman? I really wanted Lieberman." "Trust me, McCain, trust me. I got the current bozo elected, didn't I?" And on and on. It's maddening, isn't it? They think they've got us women so figured out. Ha!

by Tumerica (14 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 43 comments) on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 11:21:29 AM

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