tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 McCain picks Alaska Gov. Palin as running mate By LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writer Friday, August 29, 2008 DENVER — John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday. A formal announcement was expected within a few hours at a campaign rally in swing-state Ohio. • Window on Washington Palin, 44, is a self-styled hockey mom and political reformer who has been governor of her state less than two years. Palin’s selection was a stunning surprise, as McCain passed over many other better known prospects, some of whom had been the subject of intense speculation for weeks or months. At 44, she is a generation younger that Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, who is Barack Obama’s running mate on the Democratic ticket. She is three years Obama’s junior, as well  and McCain has made much in recent weeks of Obama’s relative lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matters. Palin flew overnight to an airport in Ohio near Dayton, and even as she awaited her formal introduction, close aides said they had believed she was at home in Alaska. She is a former mayor of Wasilla who became governor of her state in 2006 after ousting a governor of her own party in a primary and then dispatching a former governor in the general election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgs05 10 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 does he really want to win the white house?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sources 10 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 McCain criticizes Obama for his inexperience, yet he selects a woman who has very little experience herself. Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I thought this was funny... John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Way to go John!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I thought this was funny... Way to go John!!! :D Im suprised he's still able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidbeaver 90 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) I woululd hit it!! HE! HE! A woman that likes to hunt and fish and is a lifetime member of the NRA can't be half bad. Edited August 29, 2008 by rabidbeaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 .....detecting some sexism here??????? I never heard of this candidate before today but listening to her after being introduced by McCain.....she's a breath of fresh air compared to the Washington crowd. The Obama "speak" gurus have already issued a statement demeaning her small town beginnings.....hmmmm....not a smart move. She nixed the Washington crowd by saying that Alaska would seek alternative fuel themselves .....they're building a large natural gas pipeline. I think she will surprise alot of ppl in the days to come.....I will reserve judgement. It's just like a game of football.....until you line up against each other....it's hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc 10 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 the perfect Vp for McCain a woman with fresh ideas and young to beat it all, shes everything McCain isint perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 ok so McCain is pretty old...should he be president this time next year and pass away...would you want this lady running the country for the following 3 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 also...forgot to add...that now even if McCain wins, we will still have a Bush in the White House 0_o (yeah I know...lol...but, at least you heard it here first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola 10 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 vERY NICE Lance, This is the worst year I have seen. is there no true leaders left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I havent been able to see much of her lately because of the festivities the last 2 nights, but I do know this. She challenges the Republican party when they go wrong, and she challenges the democrats when they do as well. If anyone wants a bipartisan candidate, she is the one. She may have a lot of conservative values, but she does not care who you when it comes to party affiliation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHS89 77 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Nothing wrong with going back to what founded this country and made it great, and that was the ordinary people trying to carve a life out in it. Not make a career off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sarah Palin "hit it out of the park tonight" with her speech. Showed she's not afraid of the liberal media or the elite Washington bureaucats. She took all that they had thrown at her these last five days and passed the "initiation with flying colors". I especially liked the part where she said Obama had written two memoirs, but had not written one piece of major legislation. With her speech, she made Obama look like "a junior community organizer" instead of a presidential candiate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sarah Palin "hit it out of the park tonight" with her speech. Showed she's not afraid of the liberal media or the elite Washington bureaucats. She took all that they had thrown at her these last five days and passed the "initiation with flying colors". I especially liked the part where she said Obama had written two memoirs, but had not written one piece of major legislation. With her speech, she made Obama look like "a junior community organizer" instead of a presidential candiate. Agreed. 100%. I love her excitement. This is shaping up to be a very, very amazing race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 she gets on my nerves...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_school_blue 247 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Great choice for McCain. Someone with a fresh perspective, that is charismatic and has shown to be a maverick in her own party. I think she is just what this country needs. Not to mention, she will help wrestle away independent and minority votes away from Obama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm getting tired of hearing "Maverick" as well...that's another thing getting on my nerves...lmao. Did you see Huckabee though? Best speech so far this year I thought...how the Republicans let this guy slip away is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm getting tired of hearing "Maverick" as well...that's another thing getting on my nerves...lmao. Did you see Huckabee though? Best speech so far this year I thought...how the Republicans let this guy slip away is beyond me. Lance, you are 100% right-Huckabee is definitely a statesman and would have made an excellent president (and may still be a future president). One thing I admire about Huckabee, is his enthusiasm for the McCain/ Palin ticket and backing them totally. If you trust Huckabee and would have voted for him, why not trust his judgment in whom he endorses? Some may question McCain's position on issues, but I think you would be hard pressed to find many who would question his selection of Sarah Palin as his VP (of course you have to exclude the liberal media--they didn't want anyone who could help the Republican ticket.) I think his selection of Palin, speaks of his ability to recognize needs and make the right decision. Sarah gave life to her son, Trig, in April and brought new life to the Republican party in September, remarkable woman!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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