Posted on 09/14/2008 1:03:17 AM PDT by Chet 99
For first time in modern history, a presidential race is actually going to be decided by the vice presidential pick.
Thanks to Sarah Palin, this is no longer a contest between Barack Obama and John McCain - it's between Brother Barack and Sistah Sarah.
Rock star vs. rock star. Inexperienced vs. inexperienced. Newcomer vs. newcomer. Change vs. change.
His "change" is East Coast intellectual. Her "change" is NASCAR.
His change is wine and cheese. Her change is mayonnaise by the gallon.
And notice how everyone is calling her Sarah Palin - not Gov. Palin. That's not good for the Democrats. It shows a certain familiarity that goes beyond just issues or her knowledge of the "Bush Doctrine."
Heck, even I didn't know what the Bush Doctrine was when Charlie Gibson asked her about it the other night on her first national TV interview.
The Democrats have got to get to the core of this new campaign. It's not a pretty thought, but somehow Democrats must plant in voters' minds that, given McCain's age and his health history, he might not make it through the term if he's elected.
Even if McCain does make it through a term, it's not likely he'll seek re-election and she will be the natural successor.
In other words, Sarah Palin may indeed be president someday.
Then there is the question of how to boost the turnout in key states.
Palin has become an instant heroine with the Wal-Mart crowd in Ohio, Nevada, Pennsylvania and other critical states. And Wal-Marters are a lot more likely to volunteer or show up at the polls than the younger people Obama has attracted.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
Wal-Marters unite!
Not overly surprising for the SF Chronicle.
Absolutely. In fact, many conservatives think the ticket should be reversed. I don't relish the idea of McCain dying in office, but President Palin sounds good to me.
Your tag line :-)
Good old pol stumbles into the truth, but uses the wrong data to get there. It is not the Walmart voter, it is the conservative ones and the middle of the roaders who find in her authenticity. She knows her own beliefs (which happen to be conservative), and she didn’t purchase them on sale anywhere. And Mr. Brown can’t bring himself to THAT conclusion, though the gets the result right in the final cut.
The Veep Stakes:
Obama picks cold oatmeal
McCain picks steak
Don’t worry libs, everything will be ok once Obama announces his VP
Now, I know that no GOP official type would ever want such a prospect mentioned in public (because it actually works to Barack's favor), and I also know that the notion is a slap in the face to the Secret Service (which hasn't lost any "clients" lately), but it would seem to be as worthy of discussion (if one accepts the premise) as John McCain's age.
I....I’m still voting for McCain. but Palin is the best pick for VP
steak marinated in scotch bonnet juice.
i prefer this idea, 8 years of mccain with 8 years of palin as vice president, so that palin can run for another 8 years as president
ba-dum-bum chhhhhhhhh!
A whole lot better than President Nobama or President Hilary or President Pelosi
How does President Palin sound? A lot better than President McCain or President Obama.
Its about time Wal-Mart does something for America!
We no longer are able to use the term “bum” as it is politically incorrect: The new terminology is “underhoused, aggresive donation-requesting, non-employment-seeking fermented beverage consumers.” Please make a note of it.
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