Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate
 

Not confirmed yet, but lots of people are saying it's a done deal

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If true it's a pretty strategic and ballsy move to go with a female to steal away some of those women voters that maybe were behind Hilary and were on the fence. It's been a great time for women and minority candidates.

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A move towards disenfranchised Hillary supporters?

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I don't think that is true from what I have heard.

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From what I heard it's a total rumor and is NOT true.

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[quote=firstdown;469132]I don't think that is true from what I have heard.[/quote]

What else are you hearing? Now I'm hearing Lieberman, but he's always with McCain.

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[quote=Mattyk72;469127]If true it's a pretty strategic and ballsy move to go with a female to steal away some of those women voters that maybe were behind Hilary and were on the fence. It's been a great time for women and minority candidates.[/quote]

On the one hand he gets his "out of the box choice" on the other hand the far right is happy because of her socially conservative views. Just like McCain could attack Obama for choosing an insider like Biden when he's preaching change, Obama could say "why are you challenging my age an inexperience when you chose someone three years younger than me who just became governor a couple of years ago"

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[quote=SmootSmack;469136]What else are you hearing? Now I'm hearing Lieberman, but he's always with McCain.[/quote]

Romney is still on the bubble.

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[quote=hesscl34;469139]Romney is still on the bubble.[/quote]

Really, I thought he and Pawlenty said they were out

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[quote=SmootSmack;469138]On the one hand he gets his "out of the box choice" on the other hand the far right is happy because of her socially conservative views. [B]Just like McCain could attack Obama for choosing an insider like Biden when he's preaching change, Obama could say "why are you challenging my age an inexperience when you chose someone three years younger than me who just became governor a couple of years ago[/B]"[/quote]

yep no doubt

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[quote=SmootSmack;469143]Really, I thought he and Pawlenty said they were out[/quote]

Nope, heard last night he's still in the running... and considering it.

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[quote=SmootSmack;469143]Really, I thought he and Pawlenty said they were out[/quote]
I don't think they would tell a false truth?

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It's being reported as official now from what I understand

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[quote=SmootSmack;469154]It's being reported as official now from what I understand[/quote]


Yes, here it is..

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#800080][url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25970882/from/ET/]NBC: McCain picks Palin as running mate - Decision '08 - MSNBC.com[/url][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#800080]What a shame. So much for Republicans.... [/COLOR][/FONT]

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[quote=hesscl34;469157]Yes, here it is..

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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#800080]What a shame. So much for Republicans.... [/COLOR][/FONT][/quote]

That'll teach you to doubt me :)

Changing the thread title

Why is it a shame for Republicans?

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[quote=SmootSmack;469158]That'll teach you to doubt me :)

Changing the thread title

Why is it a shame for Republicans?[/quote]

No way they'll win now... not a chance.

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I'm still trying to digest this pick. It just seems odd to me.

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[quote=Mattyk72;469161]I'm still trying to digest this pick. It just seems odd to me.[/quote]

You've got that right.. odd!!!

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[quote=hesscl34;469160]No way they'll win now... not a chance.[/quote]

I'm not really sure why you say they have no chance now

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[quote=SmootSmack;469173]I'm not really sure why you say they have no chance now[/quote]

[LEFT][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff][LEFT][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Arial]I believe McCain is going after the pro-life people and the evangelicals. Mitt Romney changed his position a while back from pro-life to pro-choice and I think that hurt his chances as VP with McCain. Being a Mormon also works against him. The country does not know this woman and I believe it makes the Obama and Biden ticket a very strong force. We will get to know her in the next few months. But, I believe it will be an uphill battle for McCain with the general population. Republicans can only hope that Mrs. Palin comes on strong and confident and makes a great impression with people.[/FONT]
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It's a good conservative friendly pick. We'll see if she can attract women voters who are pro-choice. Should be interesting to watch her debate Biden.

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There has been talk of her for about 2 months among Conservatives, so this is not a sudden choice.

I've done some looking into her background and I believe she is a solid choice.

She's a mother of 5 children, one who has Down Syndrome who she chose to give birth to and raise instead of aborting. She's a solid Conservative who has a record of consulting with the state Constitution before signing any bills or vetoing them. She has a record of cleaning up government corruption in Alaska. Remember the "bridge to nowhere"?

She will gain McCain the votes of pro-life conservatives, who he needs to win this race and also will get a lot of votes from the bitter and angry Hillary supporters who feel betrayed and said can't support Obama. Many were already planning on voting for McCain, this will seal the deal with them.

While it's a smart strategic move, she is also very competent and is not entrenched in Washington's corruption. I felt McCain NEEDED to choose a Governor with actual experience in running a government from the top instead of another Senator. I thought it would be Romney but I love this choice. Maybe she'll even convince McCain to drill in ANWR.

She could also attract the horndog vote:

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[quote=hesscl34;469175][LEFT][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff][LEFT][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Arial]I believe McCain is going after the pro-life people and the evangelicals. Mitt Romney changed his position a while back from pro-life to pro-choice and I think that hurt his chances as VP with McCain. Being a Mormon also works against him. The country does not know this woman and I believe it makes the Obama and Biden ticket a very strong force. We will get to know her in the next few months. But, I believe it will be an uphill battle for McCain with the general population. Republicans can only hope that Mrs. Palin comes on strong and confident and makes a great impression with people.[/FONT]
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Actually, the fact that the country DOES know Biden hurts Obama.

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I don't know a thing about her, except that she likes Moose burgers. I guess McCain is banking on the Hillary followers being petty, caddy (sp?) sore losers.

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The horndog vote huh. That's really something to strive for. But then again I'm sure it will work especially for those southern repub bubbas :doh:

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;469193]I don't know a thing about her, except that she likes Moose burgers. I guess McCain is banking on the Hillary followers being petty, caddy (sp?) sore losers.[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Can you see Binladen taking her seriously? ... not that he takes anyone seriously, but don't you think a woman leading the US is the perfect situation in his eyes.. considering their beliefs about women? ... [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Having a son, the last thing I want is a woman leading this country during a war with terrorists. I hope John boy is taking his vitamins.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;469193]I don't know a thing about her, except that she likes Moose burgers. I guess McCain is banking on the Hillary followers being petty, caddy (sp?) sore losers.[/quote]

I'm at a loss as to how someone can go from Hilary to McCain. Unless it's all about being spiteful over Hilary not getting in, or if it's flat out racism against Obama, I just don't get it.

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[quote=Mattyk72;469195]The horndog vote huh. That's really something to strive for. But then again I'm sure it will work especially for those southern repub bubbas :doh:[/quote]

BOY HOWDY!! YEEEHAW

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The idea that such a solidly pro-life candidate would draw significant numbers of Hillary supporters from Obama just for being a woman is a stretch. I think more important is the reaction her nomination has gotten from the Christian right, who seem solidly behind it.

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[quote=Mattyk72;469195]The horndog vote huh. That's really something to strive for. But then again I'm sure it will work especially for those southern repub bubbas :doh:[/quote]

If it must be about that, which it musn't, give me Michelle Obama.

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[quote=hesscl34;469196][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Can you see Binladen taking her seriously? ... not that he takes anyone seriously, but don't you think a woman leading the US is the perfect situation in his eyes.. considering their beliefs about women? ... [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Having a son, the last thing I want is a woman leading this country during a war with terrorists. I hope John boy is taking his vitamins.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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I'm surprised to hear this argument from a woman, honestly. What would be better than a female in a position of power while we rain down tomahawks on whatever one-camel village that terrorist fuck is hiding in? Then watch him explain to his people how an "inferior" woman helped kick their asses.

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[quote=hesscl34;469196][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Can you see Binladen taking her seriously? ... not that he takes anyone seriously, but don't you think a woman leading the US is the perfect situation in his eyes.. considering their beliefs about women? ... [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Having a son, the last thing I want is a woman leading this country during a war with terrorists. I hope John boy is taking his vitamins.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Who says a woman can't lead this country in a war against terrorism?

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[quote=djnemo65;469200]The idea that such a solidly pro-life candidate would draw significant numbers of Hillary supporters from Obama just for being a woman is a stretch. I think more important is the reaction her nomination has gotten from the Christian right, who seem solidly behind it.[/quote]

And, if you think about it, what is to be gained by picking up Romney or someone like him. He already has those voters.
He needs someone to ADD to those he currently does not have.......Hillary's peeps, and non-Hillary's who would like to vote for a woman

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[quote=hesscl34;469196][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Can you see Binladen taking her seriously? ... not that he takes anyone seriously, but don't you think a woman leading the US is the perfect situation in his eyes.. considering their beliefs about women? ... [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Having a son, the last thing I want is a woman leading this country during a war with terrorists. I hope John boy is taking his vitamins.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Check this video out Hess!
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Actually, having a woman leading a nation against radical Muslims has a nice irony, since they treat their women so badly and do not let them even work, let alone hold a position of power.

This woman has a solid record, so pre-judging her simply because she's a woman is not fair to her or McCain.

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[quote=Buster;469209]Actually, having a woman leading a nation against radical Muslims has a nice irony, since they treat their women so badly and do not let them even work, let alone hold a position of power.

This woman has a solid record, so pre-judging her simply because she's a woman is not fair to her or McCain.[/quote]

I wouldn't call it "nice" irony...

Well, then I'm unfair. I don't think we are ready as a country to have a woman leading us, and I AM a woman..

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;469203]I'm surprised to hear this argument from a woman, honestly. What would be better than a female in a position of power while we rain down tomahawks on whatever one-camel village that terrorist fuck is hiding in? Then watch him explain to his people how an "inferior" woman helped kick their asses.[/quote]

... it's all good until they kill her children...

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[quote=hesscl34;469215]... it's all good until they kill her children...[/quote]

Would it be any better were a male President's children to die? I'm having trouble following your logic here.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;469217]Would it be any better were a male President's children to die? I'm having trouble following your logic here.[/quote]

I wouldn't vote for a woman during a time of war. It's that simple, and I have my own personal reasons for why that is.

...stepping off the train.. and going back to football.

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[quote=hesscl34;469215]... it's all good until they kill her children...[/quote]
I am sure down through history, men involved in the military have had to put their son's and daughters in harms way...........