It was one of the most memorable lines in Governor Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech at last week’s Republican National Convention. Responding to accusations that her service as mayor of an Anchorage suburb doesn’t commend her for vice president, Palin referred to Senator Barack Obama’s work as a community organizer, “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.”
The crowd roared. But is it fair to community organizers?
Take a look at this convincing column by Columbus Dispatch writer Ann Fisher and tell me what you think.
Why do pols feel that to defend themselves they must attack others?
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