Comments on: Sarah Palin enters her cocoon http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/ An Internet hub for moderates, centrists, and independents, with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, and right Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:34:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123208 kritt11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:39:07 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123208 Obama has been running for almost 2 years and has written two books. It would be a little pathetic if we knew the same amount about him as we do about an obscure governor whose name was announced a week ago!!!!! Obama has been running for almost 2 years and has written two books. It would be a little pathetic if we knew the same amount about him as we do about an obscure governor whose name was announced a week ago!!!!!

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123209 kritt11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:39:07 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123209 Obama has been running for almost 2 years and has written two books. It would be a little pathetic if we knew the same amount about him as we do about an obscure governor whose name was announced a week ago!!!!! Obama has been running for almost 2 years and has written two books. It would be a little pathetic if we knew the same amount about him as we do about an obscure governor whose name was announced a week ago!!!!!

]]> By: JSpencer http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123203 JSpencer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:27:14 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123203 The suggestion that we don't know any more about Obama than we do Palin is simply not true. (see how nicely I said that? ;-) The suggestion that we don't know any more about Obama than we do Palin is simply not true. (see how nicely I said that? ;-)

]]> By: JSpencer http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123205 JSpencer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:27:14 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123205 The suggestion that we don't know any more about Obama than we do Palin is simply not true. (see how nicely I said that? ;-) The suggestion that we don't know any more about Obama than we do Palin is simply not true. (see how nicely I said that? ;-)

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123199 kritt11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:09:14 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123199 She's certainly received better treatment than Hillary! She's certainly received better treatment than Hillary!

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123200 kritt11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:09:14 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123200 She's certainly received better treatment than Hillary! She's certainly received better treatment than Hillary!

]]> By: ChrisWWW http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123195 ChrisWWW Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:24:21 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123195 DLS,<br>What vicious attacks? Republicans keep saying that she is being attacked personally, and yet no one bothers to enumerate ANY of these supposed attacks. DLS,
What vicious attacks? Republicans keep saying that she is being attacked personally, and yet no one bothers to enumerate ANY of these supposed attacks.

]]> By: ChrisWWW http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123197 ChrisWWW Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:24:21 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123197 DLS,<br>What vicious attacks? Republicans keep saying that she is being attacked personally, and yet no one bothers to enumerate ANY of these supposed attacks. DLS,
What vicious attacks? Republicans keep saying that she is being attacked personally, and yet no one bothers to enumerate ANY of these supposed attacks.

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123187 DLS Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:10:19 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123187 "But we now have to rally the wagons around her, given the nature of some of the attacks. It would have been far wiser to continually hammer her slim resume, but liberals went personal and nasty...and we had to protect her."<br><br>That part is true -- and the vicious attacks will backfire with many people and help her and the McCain campaign. But don't forget that the GOP in general is circling the wagons this year. McCain is weak and divisive, and hardly generates unity in the GOP, but he is the default choice this year (default, not desperation, as with Bush in 2000) and needs to be defended along with the White House. “But we now have to rally the wagons around her, given the nature of some of the attacks. It would have been far wiser to continually hammer her slim resume, but liberals went personal and nasty…and we had to protect her.”

That part is true — and the vicious attacks will backfire with many people and help her and the McCain campaign. But don't forget that the GOP in general is circling the wagons this year. McCain is weak and divisive, and hardly generates unity in the GOP, but he is the default choice this year (default, not desperation, as with Bush in 2000) and needs to be defended along with the White House.

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123189 DLS Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:10:19 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123189 "But we now have to rally the wagons around her, given the nature of some of the attacks. It would have been far wiser to continually hammer her slim resume, but liberals went personal and nasty...and we had to protect her."<br><br>That part is true -- and the vicious attacks will backfire with many people and help her and the McCain campaign. But don't forget that the GOP in general is circling the wagons this year. McCain is weak and divisive, and hardly generates unity in the GOP, but he is the default choice this year (default, not desperation, as with Bush in 2000) and needs to be defended along with the White House. “But we now have to rally the wagons around her, given the nature of some of the attacks. It would have been far wiser to continually hammer her slim resume, but liberals went personal and nasty…and we had to protect her.”

That part is true — and the vicious attacks will backfire with many people and help her and the McCain campaign. But don't forget that the GOP in general is circling the wagons this year. McCain is weak and divisive, and hardly generates unity in the GOP, but he is the default choice this year (default, not desperation, as with Bush in 2000) and needs to be defended along with the White House.

]]> By: Jim_Satterfield http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123183 Jim_Satterfield Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:09:05 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123183 Finding out Obama's plans is easy. His web site lays it all out. Finding out Obama's plans is easy. His web site lays it all out.

]]> By: Jim_Satterfield http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123185 Jim_Satterfield Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:09:05 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123185 Finding out Obama's plans is easy. His web site lays it all out. Finding out Obama's plans is easy. His web site lays it all out.

]]> By: Jim_Satterfield http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123180 Jim_Satterfield Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:07:54 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123180 OTOH, the segments where McCain's reps are saying these things just might make good Obama ads. OTOH, the segments where McCain's reps are saying these things just might make good Obama ads.

]]> By: Jim_Satterfield http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123181 Jim_Satterfield Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:07:54 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123181 OTOH, the segments where McCain's reps are saying these things just might make good Obama ads. OTOH, the segments where McCain's reps are saying these things just might make good Obama ads.

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123175 DLS Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:07:35 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123175 No problem investigating and asking for details from both Palin and McCain about what they seek if they are elected. But may the media and so many of you do as much investigating the less experienced Barack Obama, the Dems' Presidential choice this year, and Biden, and what Obama and Biden plan to do if elected, too. No problem investigating and asking for details from both Palin and McCain about what they seek if they are elected. But may the media and so many of you do as much investigating the less experienced Barack Obama, the Dems' Presidential choice this year, and Biden, and what Obama and Biden plan to do if elected, too.

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123177 DLS Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:07:35 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123177 No problem investigating and asking for details from both Palin and McCain about what they seek if they are elected. But may the media and so many of you do as much investigating the less experienced Barack Obama, the Dems' Presidential choice this year, and Biden, and what Obama and Biden plan to do if elected, too. No problem investigating and asking for details from both Palin and McCain about what they seek if they are elected. But may the media and so many of you do as much investigating the less experienced Barack Obama, the Dems' Presidential choice this year, and Biden, and what Obama and Biden plan to do if elected, too.

]]> By: JSpencer http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123169 JSpencer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:40:10 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123169 Leon, I agree there are many sources, records, and people who have worked closely with Palin for many years that can shed light on just who she is and what she would be likely to bring to an influential national position. Here's a description of her from one of those Alaskans who has known and worked with her for a long time: <br><br><a href="http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/354444/the_word_from_wasilla">http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/...</a> Leon, I agree there are many sources, records, and people who have worked closely with Palin for many years that can shed light on just who she is and what she would be likely to bring to an influential national position. Here's a description of her from one of those Alaskans who has known and worked with her for a long time:

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/...

]]> By: JSpencer http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123173 JSpencer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:40:10 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123173 Leon, I agree there are many sources, records, and people who have worked closely with Palin for many years that can shed light on just who she is and what she would be likely to bring to an influential national position. Here's a description of her from one of those Alaskans who has known and worked with her for a long time: <br><br><a href="http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/354444/the_word_from_wasilla">http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/...</a> Leon, I agree there are many sources, records, and people who have worked closely with Palin for many years that can shed light on just who she is and what she would be likely to bring to an influential national position. Here's a description of her from one of those Alaskans who has known and worked with her for a long time:

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/...

]]> By: elrod http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123168 elrod Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:04:52 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123168 Sorry Jazz...<br>There might be more detailed stories out there about Palin's seclusion from the media.<br><br>Leonidas,<br>Her explanation of of vetoes in Alaska certainly suffice in an Alaska context. But, again, what will she veto as President (if McCain cannot serve)? She made strategic decisions about what to cut. That reflects her budget priorities. What are her priorities at the Federal level? That's what we need to know. Sorry Jazz…
There might be more detailed stories out there about Palin's seclusion from the media.

Leonidas,
Her explanation of of vetoes in Alaska certainly suffice in an Alaska context. But, again, what will she veto as President (if McCain cannot serve)? She made strategic decisions about what to cut. That reflects her budget priorities. What are her priorities at the Federal level? That's what we need to know.

]]> By: elrod http://themoderatevoice.com/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/comment-page-1/#comment-123171 elrod Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:04:52 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/general/22436/sarah-palin-enters-her-cocoon/#comment-123171 Sorry Jazz...<br>There might be more detailed stories out there about Palin's seclusion from the media.<br><br>Leonidas,<br>Her explanation of of vetoes in Alaska certainly suffice in an Alaska context. But, again, what will she veto as President (if McCain cannot serve)? She made strategic decisions about what to cut. That reflects her budget priorities. What are her priorities at the Federal level? That's what we need to know. Sorry Jazz…
There might be more detailed stories out there about Palin's seclusion from the media.

Leonidas,
Her explanation of of vetoes in Alaska certainly suffice in an Alaska context. But, again, what will she veto as President (if McCain cannot serve)? She made strategic decisions about what to cut. That reflects her budget priorities. What are her priorities at the Federal level? That's what we need to know.

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