except I also think its about showing women that the GOP can be more progressive— and not just nominate white males.

except I also think its about showing women that the GOP can be more progressive— and not just nominate white males.

The difference is that this selection blows up McCain's bid for the undecided middle. For the rational person in the middle, if they were looking for a reason to go with Obama vs. McCain , this selection sealed the deal for Obama. If someone was really UNDECIDED there is no way that person would go with McCain in light of this selection. This selection also seals the deal with any undecided voter who thought that McCain was actually a moderate on choice.

And the debates–what a disaster. Palin vs. Biden–you have got to be kidding me. And those people that think that Biden will overplay his hand and be too aggressive like Rick Lazio vs. Hillary, don't worry about it. All Biden needs to do is attack McCain and ignore Palin. Be nice, be polite but slice and dice McCain like a ginsu. And what will Palin be able to do.

Mayor of a 6,000 person town followed by the governor for 1 1/2 years of a state with less population than your standard suburban county. My county executive has more experience running a government operation.

The difference is that this selection blows up McCain's bid for the undecided middle. For the rational person in the middle, if they were looking for a reason to go with Obama vs. McCain , this selection sealed the deal for Obama. If someone was really UNDECIDED there is no way that person would go with McCain in light of this selection. This selection also seals the deal with any undecided voter who thought that McCain was actually a moderate on choice.

And the debates–what a disaster. Palin vs. Biden–you have got to be kidding me. And those people that think that Biden will overplay his hand and be too aggressive like Rick Lazio vs. Hillary, don't worry about it. All Biden needs to do is attack McCain and ignore Palin. Be nice, be polite but slice and dice McCain like a ginsu. And what will Palin be able to do.

Mayor of a 6,000 person town followed by the governor for 1 1/2 years of a state with less population than your standard suburban county. My county executive has more experience running a government operation.

Not at all. I've done some rejiggering to potentially defer 50% of my 2009 wages into a non-qualified tax-deferred plan to weather out the possible foray into 4 years of socialism. It can only be upside potential from here on out.

Not at all. I've done some rejiggering to potentially defer 50% of my 2009 wages into a non-qualified tax-deferred plan to weather out the possible foray into 4 years of socialism. It can only be upside potential from here on out.

Bottom line: She said during her speech today that she supports McCain's policies (and McCain supports Bush's) so what does she really bring, other than a woman who toes the GOP line?

Bottom line: She said during her speech today that she supports McCain's policies (and McCain supports Bush's) so what does she really bring, other than a woman who toes the GOP line?

“The myopocy of the left tilt here…”

what's “myopocy”? is that a real word?”

No, the real word is myopia….

But, in a posting forum of people who have a proven track record of NOT knowing how uncommitted voters will break, why confine yourself to reality?

“The myopocy of the left tilt here…”

what's “myopocy”? is that a real word?”

No, the real word is myopia….

But, in a posting forum of people who have a proven track record of NOT knowing how uncommitted voters will break, why confine yourself to reality?

If McCain loses as many expect him to do, the GOP did not want to take down their best and brightest in a blaze of glory.

This pick by McCain was a sure sign to me that they understand they are going to lose the election in November.

If so then why bring down the future with them???

If McCain loses as many expect him to do, the GOP did not want to take down their best and brightest in a blaze of glory.

This pick by McCain was a sure sign to me that they understand they are going to lose the election in November.

If so then why bring down the future with them???

Whether these appealing characteristics grab more people than a Romney or other pick would have, I have no idea. It should be noted that both of her previous significant political victories came against people who had many years of experience, so she should not be discounted as obviously naive.

One thing the Dems could seize on pretty quickly to hamper the folksy, I'm-like-you image, is to highlight her apparent opposition to putting polar bears on the endangered species list as well as her strong ties to oil. Are her ties to oil the way to go when we are supposed to be seriously seeking alternatives? And those polar bears are pretty popular. Most people couldn't care less if you wipe out the snail darter, but polar bears get a reaction.

Whether these appealing characteristics grab more people than a Romney or other pick would have, I have no idea. It should be noted that both of her previous significant political victories came against people who had many years of experience, so she should not be discounted as obviously naive.

One thing the Dems could seize on pretty quickly to hamper the folksy, I'm-like-you image, is to highlight her apparent opposition to putting polar bears on the endangered species list as well as her strong ties to oil. Are her ties to oil the way to go when we are supposed to be seriously seeking alternatives? And those polar bears are pretty popular. Most people couldn't care less if you wipe out the snail darter, but polar bears get a reaction.

“The myopocy of the left tilt here…”

what's “myopocy”? is that a real word?

“The myopocy of the left tilt here…”

what's “myopocy”? is that a real word?