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Thread: McCain chose a woman as VP
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08-29-2008 #41
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Originally Posted by Legend
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08-29-2008 #42
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Originally Posted by braveman
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08-29-2008 #43
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You may be right, braveman. I'm better at issues than politics. It does seem the republican party already let on how much of a tizzy there are in, when they announced they may have to delay their convention.
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08-29-2008 #44
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Originally Posted by Legend
Because that would run CONTRARY to the CHANGE he's been espousing since, well.....forever.
Then there would be more calls for him being inconsistent and a flip flopper, thus losing the moderates, and thus losing the race in the end.
I'd still vote for him, but I would have even lost just a little respect for him had he gone with her.
I don't know if you understand this Legend, because you seem kinda young by some of your postings but:
Smart choice would have been to select Hillary Clinton.
Wise choice is NOT selecting Hillary Clinton.
Obviously, one is greater than the other.
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08-29-2008 #45
It's a big attempt to steal attention away from Obama's speech (which was great- I wasn't aware they were moving to a big stadium for the last day, so the momentum captured me).
This seems like such a desperate attempt by McCain to steal Hillary's votes. I really can't imagine Hillary supporters going for, with all the bad stuff I've heard about her.
Plus (and good for me, I'm for Obama) this might keep the Republicans who would never, ever vote for a woman at home on Election Day.
-Tara
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08-29-2008 #46
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Originally Posted by ARMANIXXX
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08-29-2008 #47
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Originally Posted by Tara Emory
Of course its a tactical move..its politics. Everything is tactical in politics down to the Greek stage Obama spoke so well from. Many pundits surmise that Hillary doesn't want Obama to win...she's planning a 2012 run and Hillary really hasn't been championing Obama as she could especially with the campaign Obama ran and the tensions between the two. She'll outwardly show some support as part of the DNC show but behind the scenes don't look for Clinton to do much for his campaign..she's wanting more from Obama than she's offering ($$$).
As far as conservative (evangelical) Republicans... They'll unify by Mccain much stronger now Palin is on board, but the wild card is her down to earth family background, appeal to middle class americans, and her strongest showing will be the on the fence independents who were wondering if he'd bring aboard an inside Washington type who represents the big corporations (eg Romney). Mccain didnt choose the far-right ideologue...Palins more social issues are conservative but not the forfront of her politics. She is not a safe decision...a bit of a gamble,yet has a transformative potential to the Mccain camp, but IMO will offer much more to a broader section of demographics than some other choices he could have made.
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Originally Posted by Legend
IMO Clinton probably didnt want the VP selection. She wasn't even vetted for it, was overlooked for it and/or likely declined the selection. A VP spot would mean 8 years of OBama Presidency...because that would be the media projected "dream ticket" that would sell. Obama picked Biden for his experience...that which he doesnt have himself, and for his ability to connect with blue collar workers. Biden doesnt offer half of what a Obama/Hillary ticket does. The only problem with that would be Clinton would overshadow Obama in nearly all areas. Regardless, she wants her own ticket, not ride the tails of Obama.
Hillary voters who vote for Obama really will just reward the guy who dissed them most and you'll probably see alot others going to Mccain.
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08-29-2008 #49
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska
being governor of this state is executive experience ??
there's more people living in Jackson Heights
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Originally Posted by flabbybody