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Ophelia
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Karen
On the other hand, it kinda helps McCain prove that he isn't just "one of the boys" and is willing to be his own man, since there is so much animosity towards the Republican party in general right now.
no matter how much of a renegade you are, you NEED your fellow party members and their support to get their constituents voting for you.
i don't think McCain would have made this move without getting party "consent."
I mean...seriously, how much do you hear from **** Cheney (besides when he's mistakenly shooting people or kicking back to Halliburton"  )....once elected, they could stick her in Lincoln's room to decorate
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IrishLasss334
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
I'm interested to research what her politics are to see if she's a moderate republican....
I usually vote democrat but I'm not a fan of Obama...
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:17 AM |
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Karen
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Ophelia
Posted by Karen
On the other hand, it kinda helps McCain prove that he isn't just "one of the boys" and is willing to be his own man, since there is so much animosity towards the Republican party in general right now.
no matter how much of a renegade you are, you NEED your fellow party members and their support to get their constituents voting for you.
i don't think McCain would have made this move without getting party "consent."
I mean...seriously, how much do you hear from **** Cheney (besides when he's mistakenly shooting people or kicking back to Halliburton" )....once elected, they could stick her in Lincoln's room to decorate
He definitely has party consent, no doubt about it. Just meant that there were more "obvious" picks that I am sure the party was pushing for. I can't believe she was really at the top of the list prior to everything happening with Hillary.
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:24 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Ophelia
Posted by headoverheels
Jess, when are YOU going to run for president? 
I'm not 35 yet 
so you can run in, what, 2020?
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:26 AM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Smart picking the governor of Alaska!!!!
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:28 AM |
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donegal419
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
interesting pick... a pro-life woman... now that 's something i can agree with.
i also tihnk it's interesting that he picked her as she represents Alaska. Off-shore drilling is going to be more and more of an issue that will effect that state considerably.
they both picked people that they think are going to get them the moderate vote. biden for the middle class and the Catholics, Palin for the women and the pro-lifers.
let the games begin!
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:31 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:32 AM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by nrthshgrl
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
Her husband works for BP, too....
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:34 AM |
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neener1211
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by nrthshgrl
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
Her husband works for BP, too....
fantastic
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:50 AM |
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donegal419
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by nrthshgrl
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
Her husband works for BP, too....
REALLY!?? interesting.....
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:51 AM |
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Chica
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by headoverheels
is it me, or does she look like an older mariska hargitay?
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Wow! She really does. Still don't like the pick . . . reeks of "strategery." I don't like that McCain picked her as the token woman. Also, besides being pro-life, she's pro capital punishment.
(she'll probably win over my sister's vote just 'cause she loves Olivia on SVU)
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:52 AM |
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mommy2bella
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
If you close your eyes and listen to the speeches over the past years, ALL politicians start to sound exactly the same.
This is just another move to get into office. Election years bring out the "best"
I need some substance....who has that?
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:54 AM |
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donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by Chica
Wow! She really does. Still don't like the pick . . . reeks of "strategery." I don't like that McCain picked her as the token woman. Also, besides being pro-life, she's pro capital punishment.
(she'll probably win over my sister's vote just 'cause she loves Olivia on SVU)
Thank you for pointing that capital punishment issue out. why can't all these pro-lifers i want to try and support be CONSISTENTLY pro-life across the board! it drives me BANANAS!!!!
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:54 AM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by mommy2bella
I need some substance....who has that?
Me! in 2020  
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:55 AM |
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Cpt2007
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Folks, this pick has NOTHING to do with getting moderate voters. It has EVERYTHING to do with securing his base of conservative voters.
Palin is about as conservative as you can get without being a Libertarian. I don't think that this choice gets educated HRC voters at all. The more that comes out about her, the more clearly it will be seen that this was about McCain energizing the conservative Republican base.
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:56 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
why this suprises anyone is beyond me
obamas choice was just as political as mccains
at least mccain thought outside the box
they are politicians- EVERYTHING is politicial
i say kudos to both- i think both picks are good and both will enhance their candidacies (is that the right spelling?)
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| Posted 8/29/08 11:58 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by sfp0701
Hmmm See I am an independent and I really am still undecided. Last night's speech really impressed me and I thought I was all Barack.. But now.... I am really intrigued by this pick... I have some real thinking and research to do this election!!!
I am so the "group" he was looking to sway with this pick Independent and woman.
Exactly - I said it was a political move, NOT a stupid one !!! - And I don't think anyone would deny that Obama's moves are JUST as strategic - they're both trying to win an election !! McCain's is just a bit more blatant at the moemnt -
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:03 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by donegal419
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by nrthshgrl
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
Her husband works for BP, too....
REALLY!?? interesting.....
Yeah - works on fishing boats during the fishing season, and BP during the offseason.
Conflict of interest?
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:07 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by MrsPorkChop
at least mccain thought outside the box
How is this 'outside of the box' ? Because she has very little experience?
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:09 PM |
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cjik
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Excellent point. It does seem as if many are pro capital punishment.
I need to know more about her (not that I'll vote for her ticket, I can't get behind McCain). She doesn't have a lot of experience, and this could prove to lose some McCain votes, among people who are concerned about him finishing his term in office due to his age. I think he was going for disgruntled Hillary supporters though as well as his party conservatives. Very tactical.
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LemonHead
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by stickydust
By definition all politicans and their choices are POLITICAL. I find it hilarious that Obama supporters actually believe that he is not going to be political.
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:28 PM |
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DandN
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Well this takes the "Obama is not qualified" issue OFF the table - you're choosing someone to be a heartbeat away from the presidency with less than 2 years experience.
Somewhere Mitt Romney is PIZZED.
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:33 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by headoverheels
is it me, or does she look like an older mariska hargitay?
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Wow, She does!!! Although it seems she is trying to make herself less attractive with her glasses and hairstyle...
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:48 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
Posted by nrthshgrl
So we're getting rid of an oil guy in the white house & getting an oil woman?
She is also as conservative as you can get.
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| Posted 8/29/08 12:50 PM |
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metagefken
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Re: McCain's VP pick - it's official!!!
while some may see this as a great move, i particularly dont. yes, she is a woman who likes to shake things up but thats about it. she is a novice to politics and government and definitely a Washington outsider. with the way the "old boys' network" runs on Capital HIll, i cant see her accomplishing much. its one thing to unseat a governor but its entirely another to be a heartbeat away from being president. McCain is playing to the GOP base because she has a touch stance on abortion. shes going to need more than that.
i cant believe that women would be persuaded to vote for her based solely on her gender. quite frankly, thats insulting. she lacks the political chops that it takes to hack it in Washington. while i would love to see a woman in the oval office or even close to it, this is not the one. it didnt work with Geraldine Ferraro and it wont work here.
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