Comments on: Thoughts on Palin Pick

By: David

David — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:41:35 +0000

Here is my take guys. A risky pick to say the least for the GOP...in the long term I think it's great for all involved, in the short term, I think this sealed the deal for an Obama/Biden victory come November.

By: Nick D

Nick D — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:44:39 +0000

Hey Eric, you called it, both David and I were traveling this morning. Here's BSB's response if you want to add it: Sarah Palin Who?

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:22:51 +0000

@10: This brings to the table much needed red meat, but puts our country at risk. It’s not only risky to the candidate (most agree this is a risky move, even those on the right), it’s risky to our nation at a critical time in both domestic and foreign policy issues.

Bizarre is a good word. I call into question John McCain’s judgment at this point.

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:18:43 +0000

@9: I’m not sure about “gimmick”, but this pick is purely political and not thoroughly thought through if you ask me.

It calls into question McCain’s judgement in a big way. He had said his biggest criteria was who could step in and replace him. Called this his number one consideration. Are you seriously saying you agree that Sarah is THE most qualified Republican to replace McCain should he get elected and something happen to him?

I’d say our country would be in serious crisis with her at the helm. You talk about scary. You might be ideologically happy with this pick, but it puts our country at serious risk.

Also, you meet someone ONCE and decide to make them your VP running mate? This smacks of a desperate political move and is not something a real leader who puts country first would do.

By: Phil Steiger

Phil Steiger — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:53:57 +0000

Eric…..This choice is bizarre beyond words; Alaska is a safely Republican state with virtually no Electoral impact, so what does this bring to the table? …..I talked with two women at work this afternoon who both felt insulted; Karen feels insulted, I’d feel insulted if I wasn’t amused. The “Dan Quayle in a dress” analogy is on target.

By: Daniel Jack Williamson

Daniel Jack Williamson — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:35:51 +0000

For me, Palin is no gimmick. I favored Romney for VP because he’s a conservative reformer from outside the Beltway. Palin fits the same description, so it was easy for me to feel comfortable with Palin. I’m very much excited about this.

By: J-Dog

J-Dog — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:42:53 +0000

I saw a comment on an Alaskan web page that Palin as VP is a great move economically because we won’t have to pay her as much as we would a man. Ouch!

By: J-Dog

J-Dog — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:33:37 +0000

Bush had his Harriet Miers nomination for Supreme Court. The Palin choice is McSame’s equivalent. I hope Palin is as successful as Miers.

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By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:47:03 +0000

@2: So which of the two current tickets are you supporting? I hope the Democratic one!

I know what you do with your blog…and you do it well. Great example of a local community blog.

I figure as a registered Dem I know where your conscience will be. You don’t have to divulge…but I am seriously interested to hear and to hear why.