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Palin has give one speech that was humorous, but didn't really say anything about the issues. Once people start seeing what a crazy right-wing nutjob she is, her appeal will disipate quickly. The American people DO NOT generally support:
1. Outlawing all abortion everywhere
2. Abstinence only "sex education"
3. "End times" extreme religious beliefs
4. Hunting wolves and bears from helicopters
5. Gutting all environmental and consumer protections
All of these Sara Palin-isms are to the right of the mainstream, and soon she will have to start answering questions in addition to making snarky comments.
Hillary back on the ticket? Man, you are living in a DREAM world.
In regards to Palin. I've said before (before her speech at the convention) that I thought she was a good choice. Her purpose was to shore up McCain's weak support among the religious right and she will likely do that. Will she draw folks from the center and those disgruntled Hillary supporters (that are increasingly going for Obama)? Well, that remains to be seen. A lot of those folks seem to have been turned off by her "attack dog" approach so it's possible that she may be counterproductive in getting those folks on board (we'll have to see once she makes more appearances).
I would guess McCains plan is to have him court the center and Palin shore up the right.
In any event, there is no doubt that Palin has energized the right - which was something McCain BADLY needed to do since without the support of his base the campaign was lackluster to say the least. Now, finally, he's generating some enthusiasm and those folks on this board who for months now have been minimizing Obama's power of oratory are at last beginning to recognize that oratory is a powerful tool (now that they actually have someone who can actually generate enthusiasm through their speeches). The fact is, the power to motivate people is perhaps the greatest attribute any leader can possess. Obama can do - as I've said all along - and now apparently the Republicans have at last found someone in their midst that can do the same (it's about time).
In any event, the Democrats are not frightened by her presence, but only an idiot would deny that an energized electorate is more likely to prevail than a complacent one - and with Palin the Republicans have at last found someone who can do that for them. Consequently it's time for the Democrats to up their game and give and all-out push right up until election day - hence the HUGE increase in contributions to Obama immediately after Palin's speech. I know that on a personal note, this is the first election in 53 years that I've given to ANY candidate and having already donated to Obama, I was definitely motivated to give once again.
There is no shame or weakness in recognizing the potential game-changing aspect of Palin. From the look things, she can be a powerful force - how much of a force remains to be seen, but certainly the potential is there. All that means is that the Obama campaign will have to step up to the plate and work even harder - and I'm convinced they will do so.
Ken
Last edited by LordBalfor; 09-05-2008 at 08:52 AM..
Palin has give one speech that was humorous, but didn't really say anything about the issues. Once people start seeing what a crazy right-wing nutjob she is, her appeal will disipate quickly. The American people DO NOT generally support:
1. Outlawing all abortion everywhere
2. Abstinence only "sex education"
3. "End times" extreme religious beliefs
4. Hunting wolves and bears from helicopters
5. Gutting all environmental and consumer protections
All of these Sara Palin-isms are to the right of the mainstream, and soon she will have to start answering questions in addition to making snarky comments.
I guess Obama will have sleepless nights right now with Palin doing so well.
I wouldn't be surprised if the announce that Biden has a "serious condition" (REGRET) and they are having Hillary as the new VP.
Obama is probable waking up and sweating so much and lsoing a lot of weight....
Ok, you must be seeing something very different to what I am seeing. I would imagine that Obama is absolutely delighted at how Palin is coming across.
I am happy for you that you are happy with your ticket, but you are starting to sound a bit delusional which I doubt does your case much good in the long run.
I guess Obama will have sleepless nights right now with Palin doing so well.
I wouldn't be surprised if the announce that Biden has a "serious condition" (REGRET) and they are having Hillary as the new VP.
Obama is probable waking up and sweating so much and lsoing a lot of weight....
An original Hillary pick at VP would have set the republican party back a dozen years; Biden has provided a future star. Sometimes Obama doesn't get three chances to make the right decision.
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