Wow. Up until a couple weeks ago, I figured that Obama had this election wrapped up, no questions asked. Love her or hate her, McCain's genius pick of Sarah Palin as a VP has changed everything.
Obama's main strength was/is that he is a fresh young face that people really don't know a great deal about, and who isn't yet associated with all of the crap that goes on in Washington. Sound familiar? Palin is the perfect answer to Obama.
Suddenly the Republican base is excited about this election. Suddenly Obama's (empty) message of change applies to both sides. Suddenly we have a race on our hands.
Now, there is a long ways to go, and anything could happen; it's just great to see the playing field leveled. The debates are going to be awesome.
It's interesting I guess. I don't mind McCain much, but the fact that there's the chance something horrible happens like him dying in office and her being president is pretty scary.
Edit: Also allows them to play the gender card, even when comments are made that don't have anything to do her. | |
Funny, I was thinking the exact opposite.
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The whole "What if McCain dies in office" line of speculation is odd to me. What experience does Obama have over Palin that makes him any more qualified to become President? Both of them are about equal in that regard.
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Maggeh wrote:
Edit: Also allows them to play the gender card, even when comments are made that don't have anything to do her. Indeed. The whole "lipstick on a pig" controversy was ridiculous. That said, Obama's people are just as willing to play the race card. | |
Obama has more experience as a senator than Palin, nevermind how she ran her nice little state of Alaska. Furthermore, Palin + McCain doesn't sound as good as Obama + Biden.
Besides, didn't you guys learn anything from the democratic primary? Black guy always stomps the white bitch. | |
Bros before Hoes, that's all I'm sayin'.
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Really? I thought she would be running the USA. ;) </Sarcasm>