Presidential Election

[chromodynamics]

Palin.

What was McCain thinking?

The latest story is that she was only interviewed in the vetting process the day before she was selected, which is probably why so many stories are seeing light now, like the continuation of the abuse-of-power story; the link that her husband and she as well have to an Alaskan secessionist political party; the earmarks that she secured as mayor of Wasilla, which goes to her credibility as a reformer; and video from her speaking at her local church discussing how U.S. troops should only be "out on a task that is from God" along with other views that seem to be already hurting Republican efforts to woo Jewish voters.

This calls into serious question McCain's whole vetting process, and therefore McCain's judgement and wisdom.

Is that really the shakeup that the campaign was looking for?

Comments

[misscake]

I've had too much going on the last few days to make a proper post about this, but the answer to your question is: he wasn't thinking. The Republicans are whining that everyone is picking on her, but the fact is that they should have done this themselves long before her name was ever made public. If she's good enough to be chosen, then she needs to be strong enough to put up with the scrutiny just like the big boys do. THAT is equality.

Other than that, I am beside myself with glee. Everything that they've criticized Obama for keeps turning up somewhere in Palin's past.

[chromodynamics.livejournal.com]

I know! It amuses me too.

I'm just surprised at this level that would make such a clear error.

[misscake]

Thought you'd appreciate this:

[chromodynamics.livejournal.com]

That was great! If you didn't see The Daily Show last night, definitely check it out today, as it was hilarious!