Laura Ingraham: Palin for VP?
posted at 2:18 pm on August 25, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Actually, Greta’s more excited about the idea than Ingraham is. I’m continually amazed by how much support there is for Palin, basically sight unseen, here in the comments at HA even though putting her on the ticket would obliterate the GOP’s strongest line of attack against The One. She’s personally appealing, represents a physical manifestation of Change, and is alarmingly young and inexperienced for such a momentous job. Remind you of anyone you know? Nor am I sold on Greta’s argument that women voters would flock to her. Conservatives love Palin because she’s down to earth to an extent that’s almost too good to be true, as if she’s a soccer mom who in her spare time decided to become governor. Hillary nuts worship Hillary for being the smart, opinionated career woman who refused to let gender expectations thwart her ambition who also somehow managed to raise a daughter. Both stereotypes are unfair — they’re two sides of the same coin — but the perceived difference in emphasis might be enough to turn Clintonites off to someone like Palin who doesn’t fit the traditional image of a feminist as well as Her Majesty does. Combine that with the scary Lifetime poll data that a woman on the ticket could actually cost McCain points and I don’t see the argument for her over, say, Romney.
Still, not the worst VP idea I’ve heard today. Exit question: I’m pretty sure I’ve asked this before, but I’ll ask again. Why would Palin make a better pick than, say, Huckabee? She’ll pull a few more women than him, probably, but he’ll pull more working-class Democrats and independents with his populist rhetoric. He’s a better public speaker than she is, it’s safe to say, and he’ll lock up the evangelicals sufficiently that McCain will have more room to pander to centrists (and no, you don’t have to remind me in the comments that plenty of evangelicals dislike him). Make the case, Palinites.
Update: The case is made!
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Browncoatone:
I like Palin, but how can you say you prefer to the sitting duck we have now. I assume that means Bush. Palin has never been tested like Bush has been. She has never had to deal with the kind of problems he has and she has never had the kind of scrutiny he has had to deal with either. I wonder how many of the people who support her would stand by her through tough times?
Terrye on August 25, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Cwac, I need to get a “buddy’ for my little turd. She is like zelcro right now, with me working A LOT and moving into a new house. She needs a friend and I think she is lonely. I use the “guy” excuse as a funny.
But man when Sarah is on the TV she is watching her. I think the cat likes her voice… funny as heck to watch!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Seen it before. Until it has something more than a front page, not worth the time.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 25, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Over at NRO, they’re running a poll on the VP picks. Right now, Palin is running a pretty close 2nd to Romney.
oldrammsteinfan on August 25, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Huckabee would be the worst choice by a long stretch.
He has a problem with Mormons apparently and he seems to have a soft spot in his heart for illegal aliens.
He is also a kiss-ass and a sycophant going on the hardball and calling Repbulicans racist and mean to minorties. reminds me of the Jack kemp, anytime they need a republican to say another republican is mean spirited just get him on your show.
kangjie on August 25, 2008 at 5:09 PM
No matter what type of hard times comes. Depending on how it was handled, I would stand next to them.
Even Obama (ugh I feel dirty now) if he handled it well and did the right thing. Like say another terrorist attack… if he handled it well… I wouldn’t complain about it.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 5:13 PM
My case for Sarah Palin:
* extremely pro-life
* extremely pro-drilling (can help highlight the Republican stance on domestic drilling)
* pro-military (son serving in the Army…can help diffuse whatever line Biden has about his own son)
* considered a maverick (willing to take on Republicans she disagrees with)
* can (and has) taken apart blow hard politicians
* not elitist in any way (can help end the “how many houses” line)
* hasn’t said anything against McCain (that I know of) like Biden has of The One or like Mitt has of McCain
* balances the age issue for McCain (although I think Biden helps cancel that issue out)
* has more Executive experience than The One
* down-to-earth and approachable
* not a Washington insider (helps neutralize the “3rd Bush Administration” mantra of the left)
* she’s a “politician of eye-popping integrity” (quoting Fred Barnes)
and lastly,
* she’s all of the above…and a woman to boot.
Here are a few articles/opinion pieces on Sarah Palin:
http://www.carrollspaper.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=25&ArticleID=6430&TM=57978.7
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/josh_painter/2008/aug/23/biden-check-palin-checkmate/
http://palinforvp.blogspot.com/2007/02/why-sarah-palin.html
PS…Thank you for opening comments up!
powerpro on August 25, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Oh Terrye, don’t get me wrong. I would rather watch a extinct Doo Doo get it then Obama. But what can i do if Obama gets in? I am hoping for better.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Palin is a very unique candidate. She has qualities thate each “type” of Republican would find likeable.
She wants to drill, drill, drill. And yet she keeps oil companies in check. No other Republican can claim to have done this as effectively as the current governor or Alaska.
She is a maverick, like McCain, and like Teddy Roosevelt. She has stared down the Republican establishment in Alaska, no easy task, and attains remarkable popularity. No other Republican has this impressive a record against intstitutionalized corruption.
She loves the outdoors, and lives in the lands that liberals claim to want to protect. She talks about the importance of utilizing Alaska’s resources, but at the same time doing so responsibly. The backdrops of Sarah and her family in Alaska are genuine, not photo ops, so she knows and indeed “lives” the debate on the environment, unlike any current politician. She is the only one who can steal the issue of conservation and the environment away from the Democratic party, which would make Teddy Roosevelt proud.
She is adamently pro life. She effectively uses her own “bully pulpit”, simply by the life she leads with her family and with Trig. No other Republican can lead on the life issue, in the year 2008, like Sarah, leading by example, as a mom.
I believe that once her story is know, and she is on the national stage, she will attract voters from multiple sectors of the country. I personally believe she would do very well in Upstate New York, and likely in most parts of Pennsylvania as well.
This is a golden opportunity for McCain, for the Republican party, and for our country.
jdg on August 25, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Palin would be a better choice than Huckabee for three reasons:
1) She would be able to bring the subject of energy to the forefront of the entire debate, and help to shape the race into a race about foreign policy and energy (both of which are GOP strengths)
2) She would be able to get dissatisfied conservatives that would balk at a pick like Mitt Romney. There’s a pretty good number of conservatives who would love to support a strong family values Governor on a ticket with McCain, and it would help in cementing the base completely.
3) With the PUMAs being a clear voting bloc that could help to turn the tide, if even 1/2 of the nearly 40% crossed over to vote for McCain, McCain would be able to get 300 EVs and a mandate. Palin would help to bring some of those women over.
I am certain others have given much more of a reason than others, and I’m open to just about any other person (Except for the rat Mitt Romney) to be the VP nominee. But I like Palin because she’s not conventional, because she has the ability to bring in voters that would be tempted to go to Obama, and because she actually has better experience dealing with the domestic issues (as she was once a 2-term mayor who had to actually DEAL with a city’s economy. That’s experience you can count on.)
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Butters
I hear ya. And that would include women across the political spectrum. A Palin pick would push the whole Huckabee/Romney Evangelical/Mormon snit to the background where it belongs. A cabinet position for Romney where he could use his economic smarts instead of having to defend his religious beliefs (what a disgraceful episode BTW) would be better for him. Huck is good at snark, I don’t know anything about Pawlenty but he seems a safe, if uninspiring, pick.
Fortunata on August 25, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Sorry for the drive by (man did this post blow-up in a hurry)
All Palin needs is More Exp Than Zerobama.
mad saint jack on August 25, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Laura,
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to comment on this important topic. I am a Clinton Democrat, supporting Sarah Palin because SHE GETS THE JOB DONE. In her third year as Alaska’s governor, she crafted and successfully steered a proposal for a trans-Canadian natural gas pipeline that had been bogged down in the Alaska legislature for 30 years. This is a measurable accomplishment that directly impacts our energy independence. She has taken on corruption in her own party. She has executive experience at the municipal and state level. She has been touted as someone who strongly supports the military–including her son, who is or will shortly be in Iraq.
Unlike Obama, she has direct foreign relations experience–with her two neighboring countries, Russia and Canada.
For those who say she is too young, I must remind you that JFK took office at the age of 44–Palin’s current age.
Finally, with regard to the comment she made on the Kudlow interview–asking what the VP does. I admit that it was a disingenous statement; however, what often is omitted when people bandy this about is that she also said–”I AM USED TO BEING PRODUCTIVE”. In other words, she is interested in working for her constituents, not being a “trophy VP”.
I think McCain would do a huge service to this country by selecting this talented governor as his vice-president.
kmw0382 on August 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM
True. Don’t think for a second I didn’t spend the last quarter of 2001 extremely thankful that Gore wasn’t in the White House.
It’s easy to demonize an oilman from Texas that grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth. Especially one that couldn’t give a speech if his life depended on it and is taking over his daddy’s job which just smacks of nepotism regardless of his qualifications.
But try it with a mother- especially one with a challenged child some time.
Not many of the loudest supporters at this point. People are frustrated with the current leadership and even more frustrated with their choices for future leadership positions. Give them the illusion of something better and you’ll get votes. That’s basically Obama’s playbook right there.
But to the meat of your question President Bush has irked me several times:
No-Child-Left-Behind
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
protectionism for the steel industry
support for Gun control
caving to global warming hysteria
Now granted, Palin hasn’t had the opportunity yet to disappont me, but that’s kind of the point. If I could slide her into the White House and him out I’d do it in a heartbeat.
But he’s still better than Gore or Kerry.
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 5:55 PM
sshhhhh don’t give away BHO knows NOTHING! You might hurt a obamaessiah follower feelers.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Romney would be a horrible choice. Huckster would be even worse… and I don’t even know who this Palin is.
Opinionnation on August 25, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I agree. Palin would be better than either of them. But I stand with my earlier statement: let Palin ripen in Alaska and bring her out next time around.
Seriously, how many of you would take Palin over McCain if the option presented itself?
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 6:08 PM
In case you’re looking for a reason to vote McCain, Sarah Palin is it.
myamphibian on August 25, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Romney is my first choice for his executive experience, both in and out of politics, his economic expertise, and his scandal-free history. He comes from outside the Beltway.
Palin offers executive experience well-beyond Barry O’s. She conveys optimism and can-do American spirit (as does Romney) in a time when Dems are hanging black crepe over the economy.
The ads practically write themselves for Palin: McCain/Palin: Energizing America into the Future!
Maybe upinak can answer this question: If Palin leaves her governorship in order to take the VP nomination, does this leave Alaska with a power vacuum or a person not as aggressive in promoting Alaskan energy sources or in tackling any residual corruption? Is the state better off if she builds an even more solid resume there?
onlineanalyst on August 25, 2008 at 6:13 PM
how ripe do you want her to be? 2 term mayor, almost done with her Gov 1st term.
Palin hasn’t left Alaska bankrupt either. Unlike Romney (whom I DID vote for in the primary). And if Sarah was running against McCain… hell YEAH I would vote for her now.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 6:13 PM
No oneline. Most Alaskans know that promoting any energy is what we are going to have to do. No matter how aggressive. Some are more aggressive then others, but more or less everyone knows.
Only problem is, who would take her place if She goes for BVeep, Parnell (lt Gov) gets elected and take over Congressman Don Youngs seat? We have this woman called Lyda Green who is retiring and will not run for State Senate again. Hmmmmmm, oneline I think we just figured something out.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 6:17 PM
I have a question for the Hillary supporters who have posted on this thread. What is your primary basis for not supporting Obama — his policies/positions, his inexperience, or his campaign tactics?
I live in a heavily Obama-oriented community in California and for professional reasons I’m not really able to discuss politics openly… so I have not really had a chance to engage with Clinton supporters who are considering voting for McCain.
The reason I ask is, that earlier in the year I took a couple of those online questionnaires (I think it was at MSNBC or CNN) in which the candidates’ views on major topics were displayed — your selection (preference) was supposed to help you match up with the candidate whose opinions best fit your own. In any event, I found many of the Obama and Clinton statements to closely align. My recollection was that the vast majority of their positions coincided, even to the point of having similar phraseology (as if they were working off the democratic platform).
So is the main objection that PUMAs have with Obama’s lack of experience? Or, is it because of the campaign tactics he and his camp use(d)?
Y-not on August 25, 2008 at 6:18 PM
That doesn’t take much.
Hell, I’m as qualified to be president as Obama is!
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 6:19 PM
To put this election away McCain needs to push the “drill drill drill ,the all of the above ,and that that will push the economy ” BUTTON. Palin is made to order for that. That is her area. She’d hammer the dems on that hard enough to send San Fran Nan home,where she belongs (in a home ,that is).
bigmike on August 25, 2008 at 6:27 PM
who isn’t more qualified?
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
I’m not. I’m JUST as qualified.
:)
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Y-not
Not that I’m a Hillary supporter or a PUMA, but you question was answered quite convincingly by a poster called rockmom on Ace of Spades site today at http://ace.new.mu.nu/mccain_woos_the_ladies
Basically she says that it’s because it’s every working woman’s nightmare (and all too often reality) to be passed over for a post by a smooth, unqualified, inexperienced guy when she has spent years working her ass off in her current position.
Fortunata on August 25, 2008 at 6:42 PM
And justifiably so.
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 6:44 PM
NBC and the mainstream media are trying to ignore the unassailable Palin. They’re obviously afraid. With the baffling Biden pick, she would be the worse possible heartache for the dems.
myamphibian on August 25, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Is Sarah qualified, does she have the necessary good judgment?
Have Governor Palin’s “Republican chops” been diminished in Alaska by her use of the office for familial revenge…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Using Daily Kos as a basis for arguments kills your argument.
The Troopergate scandal is a non-starter against Palin. She has come out smelling like a rose.
J_Gocht, you have not made your case. You have, in fact, hurt your case.
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 6:59 PM
probably more so.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Perhaps the Alaskan Legislature doesn’t share your enthusiasm, Sakaki…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:09 PM
J, Sarah has proven that she is innocent. Via audio calling tapes made as well as an Aide that came out and admited he was the one who made the call for Sarah without her permission.
The “former” two State Trooper Commissioners have been shown to have lied to her straight out. They never published it on the news, did the MSM?
Also, Wooten not being put on Admin Leave due to his conduct, speak volumes on the former State Trooper Commissioner. Why didn’t they put him on leave? No one has any answers and no one is coughing anything up.
J, if you lied during an interview and then didn’t do your job concerning people under you, when they blatently break the rules and the law and you are in charge and the head of it, would you expect not to be fired as well?
Sarah was in the right with both Commissioners. Firing both was in the best interest. And with that said, I am going to leave it alone.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:15 PM
and
I assure you both they just recently changed it. Click here to view the older version.
coffee260 on August 25, 2008 at 7:18 PM
they have already appointed one and they are finding that what Sarah said was true. Might want to update your adn.com information concerning this “case”.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:18 PM
coffee… I am not going to hold my breath. I may turn purple since I am already of a blue tinged variety. No Sun = White = run thru snow storm nakid, no one would see me!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Palin’s a good pick but Romney is the better choice and ready now.
Looking for Palin in 2012 perhaps?
Et tu Brute on August 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM
J, that story is a month old. It’s already been done. They found Palin was telling the truth. The only people hanging onto the story are people connected to Andrew Halcro.
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 7:26 PM
Do you have a link concerning the outcome of the legislative investigation or that of the earlier proposed special prosecutor?
If they’ve completed their investigating in less than a month; that’s the kinda’ gov’mint I want…!
Send some of them guys and gals south to teach us southern jerkbahs a lesson or two…!
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:32 PM
I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right there.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM
tacky
maverick muse on August 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM
So that leaves the door open for Palin to appoint herself as Senator when Stevens is convicted…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:37 PM
I have to agree with Allah… Palin’s resume (on experience) is similar to that of Barry O’s… but at least she has some executive experience.
Now let’s just establish something here… I think we can all agree that our support of Palin here isn’t based on experience, etc…. It’s based on hotness. And drilling of course. I’m talking about oil you sickos! But in terms of name recognition, etc. etc. she probably wouldn’t be a great choice.
Then again, don’t we always hear that “the VP doesn’t matter”? If that’s the case, I suspect someone as attractive as Palin could only stand to be a net plus. The camera loves her so she’d get a lot of attention (which would distract from McCain’s age, I suspect). The more I think about it, she’d be a decent pick (for winning the election… don’t know enough about her to say whether she’d be a good president), but we’d have to know how she could debate, speak, and attack before seriously considering her.
RightWinged on August 25, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Nope…can’t say that I have.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:41 PM
No they are still “investigating” but the news is playing what evidence they got. KTUU is one that has been keeping up.
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?s=8868302
if you want, go to the search and type in Palin Investigation. They are quick on getting this done.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Gov. Palin would look like his daughter or grand daughter, even…
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:44 PM
I think she’d be in a much stronger position four years from now. But I like Palin, and wouldn’t complain if she was McCain’s VP choice.
Palin’s like the BEST MOM EVER. Nothing she can’t do, and she’s charming to boot. Cute but approachable. Smart and strong. Accomplished and down to earth (or whatever it is people walk on up in Alaska). Killed herself a b’ar when she was only three.
What’s not to like?
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Remember Bush 1 took Dan Quayle under his wing on the POTUS ticket. Quayle had nothing but good looks and youth and the ability to stay backstage behind the curtains, and do as he was told.
Remind me, what made Quayle a better VP ticket seller than Palin for McCain?
The number one economic demand is to drill more now for oil, and Palin is no shrinking violet. Nor is Palin a soccer mom part-time substitute governor placed by a temp agency with no background experience legislating oil production and taxation.
I’d like to hear what criticism Palin has of her own legislature’s arrangement with the oil industry.
maverick muse on August 25, 2008 at 7:48 PM
And unlike Hillary, I don’t think Palin would be scheming for a takeover as soon as Mac was inaugurated.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Sad thing is, Quayle was a pretty darn good senator. I met him in 1988 before he’d been picked for VP, and I came away very impressed.
But he could have used a bit more seasoning. The VP gig for him was a career-ender. Real shame, actually.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Did you gals happen to catch the Brazilian men’s volleyball team…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:49 PM
McCain, unlike Obama, needs no padding with name recognition in determining his VP choice.
I agree, Palin undoubtedly has what it takes to make a great VP. I would feel uneasy should a tragedy place her in the Oval Office sooner than later. But that goes for anyone except Fred Thompson. I hope he has more role than unofficial advisory friend for McCain’s presidency.
maverick muse on August 25, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Experience is a good point from those who want her to wait until 2012.
However, wouldn’t it be nice to watch how Obama and Biden would challenge Palin on any given issue without coming across as being disrespectful of women. One of the reasons given for Obama picking Biden is so that he could be the attack dog against the republicans. Biden is known for saying things that are not always politically correct. Plus they would have to be careful not to come across as sexist and therefore, remind Hillary supporters how he treated her during the primaries. I personally think watching Obama and Biden walking on eggshells when it comes to the republican vp would be entertaining.
lady in red on August 25, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Uh…dude? Do you seriously think that she would pull a Wendell Anderson? The last time that was done, the entire party lost.
Palin is not stupid. The only person stupid enough to do something like that is Andrew Halcro.
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Did she use a Bowie Knife…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Hmmmm me thinks you are either in or know more about Alaska then meets the eye?
Do Tell!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Clinton was orchestrated out of the top spot by big money outsiders. Neo-libs or neo-progressives.
On Palin, any other year, any other time I could possibly support that. With McCain’s age and what we face for the next 8-20 years, I’m inclined to want a President on day one type with executive experience. Someone with brass knuckles, like Fiorina or Romney.
eaglesdontflock on August 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
I agree. Quayle’s wings were clipped throughout Bush’s term and the Bush family cast him in a very dim light where he deserved a much better format. He is a man of many talents and was cut short where he deserved loyalty in turn for his own.
maverick muse on August 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
My wife did…
She was unswayed by their manly wiles. She was too busy rooting for Team USA.
Took me an hour to vacuum the popcorn up from around the TV.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Volleyball? Isn’t that a ball you play with in Sand? What is sand?
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Nope. Stared it to death.
A smile, a blink, and she had a new b’ankie.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Imagine a tundra filled with warm brown hail….
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 7:59 PM
What did you do let him do… beat you at a round of golf, or did you meet him on the 19th…?
I heard he was one hell of a putter with a stutter or was it a spelling problem…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM
There is noting warm in the Tundra, unless you dig up to 6000 ft deep.. and it is around 152 degree and a dark brown with a light yellow tinge.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM
I just do my research. And make my calls. That is all.
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Not many know about Andrew Halcro. All I am saying…. you wanna talk about a bitter man. Halcro needs to grow up.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Inside Alaskan baseball… never mind folks.
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Do you know of another Republican who is as respected by both major competing factions of the GOP: the Religious Conservatives and the libertarians?
The Religious Conservatives like her cause she’s Pro-Life, and just proved her Pro-Life vews with the birth of her son, who has down-syndrome.
Libertarians like her cause she’s a hardcore fiscal conservative, willing to buck the old boy system, and has even attended Libertarian Party meetings in Anchorage.
It’s very hard to get libertarians and religious rightists to agree on anything. With Palin, both factions can unite and be excited about the pick.
ericdondero on August 25, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Thanks for the link…!
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:07 PM
np
I am off in a few to do some more packing. If you have any other questions.. find me tomorrow maybe.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Didn’t Hewlett Packard dump Fiorina for abysmal executive performance…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Mon apologies, sulla…!
I’m well known for playin’ the fool around these parts.
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
In Wisconsin you only have to dig 6 to 8 feet into the earth and the temperature stays about 50-55 degrees [F] the year around.
No permafrost.
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:21 PM
I like Palin but can she really hold up agains Biden in a debate on foreign policy? Not that Joe has great ideas there but he has experience that would be hard to verbally counter.
aikidoka on August 25, 2008 at 8:29 PM
My compliments to; “she who must be obeyed”.
You have been well trained, my dear sulla…!
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
None needed. “sulla” is an obscure reference unless you’re a Roman history buff.
Welcome aboard!
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
I married me a good’un.
Every time I shout, “woman, get in the kitchen and make me a sammich!” she asks what kind of bread, which condiments I’d like, and which of my appendages I’d like thinly sliced.
Keeps me humble.
sulla on August 25, 2008 at 8:37 PM
My anonymous character is only exceed by my inconsequent presence…!
I came as a lowly member of the Captain’s hardy crew…!
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Why is Sarah Palin a great pick for Veep. Read “Alabama Tom”’s reasons below.
1) She is young which will excite the youth vote.
2) She has a record of government reform which is what is needed in Washington.
3) She is pro-life which will be acceptable with social conservatives.
4) She is a woman which will be very attractive to all women, even get a few Hillary voters.
5) Transformation pick that helps to open up the Republican Party to women and minorities rather than being perceived as being the old white guy party.
6) Has a baby named Trig with downs syndrome, who will charm the hearts of Americans including women and people who work with special needs children.
7) Will attract the Catholic vote due to her pro-life beliefs and DS baby. These are the voters in the mid-west that McCain must win over.
8) She is a doer and can get things done, as opposed to the Hollow Man or the ONE.
9) She has courage in taking on the corrupt establishment in AK.
10) Five children in a big family. This will be a PR dream.
11) Oldest son Track is in the army and she’ll have that star in the window which will make her favorable to military families and mothers of sons (and daughters) in military.
12) She has been involved with oil/gas issues and this is the hot issue now with gas prices high and the need to obtain energy resources domestically rather than sending huge amounts overseas for imports which provide no jobs and lead to a monstrous trade deficit which kills our currency.
13) She is a lifetime member of the NRA and respects the 2nd Amendment. She believes in the right of a woman to carry a handgun on the way to the ATM to get money to feed her family – compassion anyone?
14) She understands the need to protect the environment but only as it does not hurt our economy unnecessarily. A capitalist, but pro-environment.
15) By having her on a winning ticket, it sets her up for 2012 for President, which is just what Republicans need: a reformer who won’t let Congressional Repubs. degenerate into a mass of earmark addicts bent on being Dems.
16) She would also be the perfect antagonist to militant islam because she is a woman and we all know how annoying it will be for all the Mullahs to see her on the same world leader level as the tyrants of islam. This would be so much fun.
17) With her independent populist streak, she is less likely to take the interests of secular leftist Europeans seriously. She’d be president of the USA not some ‘citizen of the world’ like the ONE.
18) She is less likely to raise taxes on capital gains and other taxes when compared to O-man, and believes in tax rebates.
19) She is more likely to appoint Supreme Court Justices (in the event she were to become POTUS) who interpret laws, not make laws, especially as they relate to the 10th Amendment, as opposed to who O-man would appoint.
20) She would unite the Republican Party for the election because she attracts some parts of the electorate that McCain needs help with such as Social and Fiscal Conservatives.
21) She would generate incredible excitement to the McCain campaign and get more attention from the MSM away from O-man. She could not be ignored.
22) Most of all, having Sarah on the ticket would make this election season SO MUCH MORE INTERESTING and give Republicans and Independents a reason to get their buns to the voting booth for higher turnout.
23) Oh, I forgot to mention that she is a Christian and the USA has a whole lotta Christians, where O-man doesn’t know what he really is as it morphs daily. We know he is not a Christian because he thinks it’s cool to kill born babies who survived an abortion.
24) She is not a socialist like O-man, and believes that free-market capitalism is still the best economic system at the moment.
25) She is a strong believer in private property rights compared to O-man.
26) She has proved as governor that she CAN be bipartisan.
27) She is a fiscal conservative and has helped to run a surplus in AK.
28) She has more executive experience than O-man and has actual accomplishments.
29) She has leadership skills whereas O-man has more the skills of a preacher as opposed to a leader.
30) If holed up in a house under fire in Faluja, who would you want watching your back: Sarah or the O-man? Get the point? Oh, and did I tell you she can ride a motorcycle?
31) She’d fit that song by Shania Twain (More Than a Pretty Face) about women and how dynamic they can be. Perfect song for the convention whether she is VP or simply gets a speech. The hype would be a tsunami.
32) She loves the USA whereas we are not sure about O-man.
33) FINAL REASON: She more than any other VP would do more to help McCain defeat the Hollow Man in November.
Now, just give her up to us, we let AK get a new governor, and then we all are happy, and nobody gets hurt. :)
Alabama Tom
McCain/Palin ‘08
Sapwolf on August 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM
You forgot the [1-800 number] and the web link for donations…?
J_Gocht on August 25, 2008 at 9:06 PM
The case for Palin is simple.
Drill, drill, drill.
If McCain picks her, the message is that his campaign will be about “all energy, all the time.” Palin is the #1 advocate for drilling.
It doesn’t hurt that she’s conservative more or less down the line. Or that she’s anti-corruption; having her as a candidate will largely erase the Stevens/Young curse and may well win the Congress back for the GOP.
Or that she’s pretty damn hot in a “Hot for Teacher” way…and frankly I think that a woman who showed some spine could actually do BETTER among men than a typical fat old moderate Republican.
Kenno on August 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Without going thru all the comments, I will say I’ve been a supporter of Sarah Palin for about a year. She’s smart, she’s a rock -solid Conservative and
she’s ably run the State of Alaska. I’d like to see the Lady debate this biden clown anytime. LOL, she’s a Dick Cheny with better jeans!
Rick554 on August 25, 2008 at 9:11 PM
AND , She’s been to visit the TROOPS and didnt diss them like Barry did.
Rick554 on August 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM
WHY would Palin make a better VP Pick than Huckabee?
Simple:
Huckabee is a Liar and a Charlatan – and everyone knows it.
Palin does not lie, and has two important things that Huckabee does not: Character and Integrity.
Also – Palin is a Conservative, Huckabee is a Pro-Life Liberal, he’s Pro-Life the same way Al Queda is.
grtflmark on August 25, 2008 at 9:23 PM
SARAH PALIN IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ABUSE OF POWER.
Besides, since when do Republicans want tax-n-spend liberals like Palin in higher office?
Windfall tax lets Alaska rake in billions from Big Oil
This woman signed into law the biggest tax increase EVER!
Alaskan in Alaska on August 25, 2008 at 9:34 PM
How about J.C. Watts (or someone similiar). That would blunt “The One” for certain.
H-ll, I might vote for Mc Amnesty if he did that.
FOWG on August 25, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Do we want information from the Horse’s mouth? Or do we want it from the Horse’s ass? (i.e. Alaskan In Alaska, Seattle Times, etc.)
I’ll take Palin anyday over those who fap their fans for Halcro.
Sakaki on August 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
I’ve seen video of Palin shooting a rifle that Romney said he would Ban.
That all I have to say about that.
mad saint jack on August 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
You’re a little late. We’ve already covered that issue and, from what I’ve seen, it looks as though it’s just a lot of Hot Air.
powerpro on August 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Alaskan in Alaska’s real blog name is SYRIN.
She is a self-admitted shill for the oil companies in Alaska. She went to high school with Sarah in Wasilla. She has an incredible grudge against Sarah that goes WAY back.
Her pick for Veep is Cantor. She believes in NO taxation.
The oil tax she refers to is not a tax but a royalty the oil company pays to drill and take the state’s oil.
She’s a notorious crank and has Halcro connections.
Ignore her and let’s get back on track.
Palin would be a dynamite pick. The only possible weakness is lack of foreign policy experience which everybody is in short supply of these days.
Sapwolf on August 25, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Among the problems of the Huckster. He’s too socially liberal. He’s also too soft on illegal immigration, which Mav already has a problem with. Also, while he draws some evangelicals, it’s not a good bet to bank on him pulling them all for team Maverick. And, there are some Romney fans who still hate him for the way he gave the primaries to McCain; for this they will NEVAH forgive him. So despite his endearing jocularity, he isn’t a good fit for the ticket…
Powerpro hit all the pro-Palin salient points; I couldnt do much better…
All I’ll add is the same remarks I’ve been stressing. It would be absolutely delicious during the debate with Joey B., to watch him arrogantly play the I.Q. and foreign policy cards, and have all the independants and PUMA’s immediately brand him as a bully; much as Hillary enjoyed a strong shift toward her in public sentiment after her debate with Rick Lazio. This, along with Plugs’ inability to throw the experience card, as it would reflect poorly on the Dali-bama, would be priceless.
She may not ultimately be the VP pick, but should recieve strong and serious consideration…
RocketmanBob on August 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM
The question of the moment: Do more American voters (that have a VP preference) prefer sizzle or steak?
I see Palin as more sizzle than steak; Romney more steak than sizzle.
Some of us old codgers prefer all steak and no sizzle but it’s obvious that not many of us felt that way.
Ah, maybe Fred will get a SCOTUS seat when McCain wins… he did a good job of helping Roberts get confirmed as Chief Justice.
electric-rascal on August 25, 2008 at 11:17 PM
McCain is mostly steak – he could use some sizzle.
Plenty of steak to Mrs. Palin too, methinks.
Sapwolf/Alabama Tom and jdg, your summations are masterly.
I can only add, she’s a fresh exciting face and new blood – something which would balance McCain beautifully.
Allah fears her lack of experience – but she would “only” be going for Veep. Now if we wanted to run her as President, that would be another matter.
Go Sarah! And if not this year, then please, please in 2012. (Palin/Jindal! or Jindal/Palin…)
Rosmerta on August 25, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I don’t think you have to choose here. I believe you can have both sizzle and steak.
Palin might not be as well-done as McCain or Biden is…but that doesn’t mean that she lacks substance…only seniority.
powerpro on August 25, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Sakaki & powerpro – Everyone knows that taxes deter investment. Palin’s 400% tax increase will deter investment. It has also proven to increase the cost of gasoline. Fuel in Alaska averages $4.35 a gallon, compare that to $3.31 in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, the Idiot in Charge (Sarah Palin) is busy handing out $1,200.00 to Alaskans in addition to the dividend. $arah Buck$ for Sarah Vote$. This woman is a train wreck. An unmitigated disaster.
Alaskan in Alaska on August 25, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Ah…that clears things up then.
powerpro on August 26, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Palin is nothing but a soccer mom from Wasilla. She probably sucked at that too.
BP spokesman Steve Rinehart said that, at current prices, BP is paying more than half its net revenues from production to the state’s production tax. The burden gets higher when other payments to government are added, such as the state royalty.
…sources among other producing companies said the total government take, which combines the production tax, state royalties and other state taxes and federal taxes, is as much as 93 percent of net production revenues on some new projects.
State oil revenues tally high
What percentage do you pay in taxes???
Alaskan in Alaska on August 26, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Hmmmm. “Alaskan in Alaska” is to Sarah Palin as “csdeven” was to Fred Thompson? Can’t let Hot Air commenters get too excited about a candidate, even if they don’t have a shot in hell. They must be shot down at all costs and with maximum abusiveness.
aero on August 26, 2008 at 12:13 AM
You’ll have to forgive me, Aero. All the b.s. about Sarah Palin is getting old. Her governing is more in line with Obama. Imagine my surprise when Obama choose Biden over Palin! Shocked. I was shocked, I tell you.
Alaskan in Alaska on August 26, 2008 at 12:20 AM
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