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Originally Posted by StarFish106
Maybe it's just me but a part of me feels like he is using her. If HRC didn't have such strong support or was never in the race to begin with, would he have still felt the need to get a woman? Don't get me wrong in theory it is about time that women are getting to play for the offices of POTUS and VP seriouosly. But do it because that's who you feel is best for you, not because you are scrambling trying to get another part of the demographic. If I wasn't voting for you on your own, why do you think just because you added someone who you think I should 'relate' to soley on basis of gender or race that I will now? Just MYO....(but I know there are those who will)
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I think so too. She wasn't even on the long list of people being considered for the VP spot. Like TonyB said she's very conservative, a lifetime member of the NRA, and against abortion. Those are the issues that matter to those who will never vote anything but Republican. I think McCain can no longer talk about inexperience or not knowing the candidates based on his picking Palin. Maybe she's known in Republican circles, but she's definately not known on a national scale. CNN even admitted on air they didn't have much info on her.
I just don't see HRC supporters now voting for McCain just because he has a woman on the ticket. And if they were really HRC supporters they need to listen to her speech again. She asked if they were in it only for her or the bigger picture. And McCain just looked uncomfortable standing on stage with her. I know he's usually stiff looking, but seeing him next to someone who is more animated just highlights it even more.
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Originally Posted by jitterbug13
Don't forget she has a four-month old son that has Downs Syndrome. It's hard enough having a baby period, but having one with a major disablity is going to be difficult if you're going to be VPOTUS. I was taking to my friend about this a few minutes ago and she called her selfish for running.
You're not alone. My friend and I both felt that she is getting pimped to get votes from Obama. And they talk about experience: Obama has been in the Senate longer than she's been governor. At least Bush had two terms as governor of Texas. I can't wait for the debates because Biden's going to eat her alive.
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I'm not a mother, but I can't say the decision to run is selfish. And it was already mentioned that her and hubby knew of the baby's condition before giving birth and decided to keep the pregnacy. So if it's going to be made a political issue that keeps with her anti-abortion stance.
All that being said, this will be an interesting election. I'm actually going to watch the RNC just to find out who Palin is. I wonder how quick she is on her feet. I think Biden is going to rip her in the debate.