Is palin now a liability?, page 1

reply to post by yeti101

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It is clear thst she lacks experience in many fields. But her nomination is far from a mistake, she is precisely what McCain needed and an asset where he needs it the most.

reply to post by Camilo1

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i assume you mean an asset to secure the right/religous vote and sway female clinton fans?

i think she will acheive the grass roots right vote but i dont think hilary voters will be swayed. Not on her recent performaces anyway. I dont think mccains camp made the decision on whats best for the country it was a pure political choice.

That doesn't play well with the average person.

reply to post by buddhasystem

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if she dropped out the campaign i think that would spell the end for McCain. His first major decision and he has to admit he got it wrong.

Palin might do better in the more structured debate situation. She will have well prepared answers, where she might be weak is on any follow up questions.

The plus for the republicans is i think expectations are at an all time low and if she manages a few coherent sentences it will be viewed as a success. Thursday should be interesting

reply to post by buddhasystem

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this thought has crossed my mind. He needed to look up to date by selecting a female running mate. But now she has shown to be in-adequate and it gives him the chance to pick someone else.

People will argue of course but I think a smart choice would be Mitt Romney at this point. Though several Gops have told me they may not like each other. But that should be beside the point.

Has anyone ever switched VPs during a campaign?


this campaign has been unusual anyways. What's more drama?

Whether planned or not, I think it would be an interesting move. I don't think McCain will "drop" her. As she will "resign."

I do think she has strong qualities. And I don't live in AK but she may even be a great governor. I like her personally. When she talks she keeps your attention. I told my husband she looks like she is in on a secret and funny joke.

But she was a mayor of a town of 7k. My little town has 10k and I could win a mayoral bid.

Even though she is only holding a VP slot, she has a 40% chance of becoming president. this is why so many focus on her. Her chances of president are only slightly less then M and O.
Because of M age. Even if he doesn't pass, he runs a high risk of stroke or alzheimers in his age group.

It is the elephant in the room. But people are very aware of this fact.








[edit on 30-9-2008 by nixie_nox]

Originally posted by nixie_nox
Has anyone ever switched VPs during a campaign?

In 1972, George McGovern picked Thomas Eagleton as his running mate and dumped him 18 days later, because Eagleton had undergone electro-shock therapy for depression.

Thirteen days later, Eagleton conceded what Democrats and journalists had been whispering about for days: that he had been hospitalized three times in the 1960s for depression and stress, and that he had undergone electric shock therapy. Despite the furor, McGovern insisted that he would not remove Eagleton from the ticket, declaring that he was behind him "1,000 percent."

That "1,000 percent" lasted until July 31, when, after a national uproar and following a meeting with McGovern, Eagleton withdrew from the ticket under pressure.

Source

You're right. It would be best if Palin "resigned" instead of being kicked off, but I think people would know the truth.

[edit on 30-9-2008 by Benevolent Heretic]

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