Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:10 AM

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

SARAH PALIN : Source: Sarah Palin is John McCain's pick for vice president -- chicagotribune.com

Mattyk · 08-29-2008, 10:21 AM

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.

BleedBurgundy · 08-29-2008, 10:22 AM

A move towards disenfranchised Hillary supporters?

firstdown · 08-29-2008, 10:27 AM

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

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

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

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

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

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.

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"

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

Romney is still on the bubble.

Really, I thought he and Pawlenty said they were out

Mattyk · 08-29-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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"

yep no doubt

Hog1 · 08-29-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Really, I thought he and Pawlenty said they were out

I don't think they would tell a false truth?

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:48 AM

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

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesscl34

Yes, here it is..

NBC: McCain picks Palin as running mate - Decision '08 - MSNBC.com

What a shame. So much for Republicans....

That'll teach you to doubt me

Changing the thread title

Why is it a shame for Republicans?

Mattyk · 08-29-2008, 10:56 AM

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

SmootSmack · 08-29-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

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

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

saden1 · 08-29-2008, 11:19 AM

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.

Monkeydad · 08-29-2008, 11:38 AM

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:

08-29-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
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08-29-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,656	re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate 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. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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08-29-2008, 10:27 AM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,182	re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate I don't think that is true from what I have heard.

08-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#10
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08-29-2008, 10:56 AM	#12
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,656	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate I'm still trying to digest this pick. It just seems odd to me. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-29-2008, 11:19 AM	#14
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,734	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate 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. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ! Last edited by saden1; 08-29-2008 at 11:26 AM.

08-29-2008, 11:38 AM	#15
Monkeydad Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 33 Posts: 14,884	Re: Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate 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: __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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