John McCain Chooses a Woman As His Running Mate???

Published by Ashley on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 12:57 pm.

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This is one of those times that I wish I’d made this up. Not because I don’t support women in high status positions but because Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin doesn’t seem like the best possible choice of a running mate for Sen. John McCain. His selection shocked republicans across the country. After all, the list of possible running mates was lengthy and chock full of more experienced candidates.

McCain said that his running mate, “has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of.”

What record? Palin has been governor for less than two years. Prior to becoming governor of Alaska, Palin served as mayor of Wasilla and head of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Palin’s record also shows that she has no problem clashing with her own party. Yet even this impressive track record pales in comparison to Sen. Joe Biden’s long record of accomplishments.

Okay…so here’s the big question. Why would John McCain pick a woman with far less experience than himself? Is it simply because she’s a woman? Well, I see right through your strategy John McCain…and I’m not even paid to figure out political strategy. If the point was to shock us to death, he very nearly succeeded. But should we surprised? He’s already charging after Hillary Clinton supporters with reckless abandon. McCain’s pandering to the Hispanic vote and now it appears he’s trying to reel in women voters.

Do you think McCain chose Palin because of her capabilities or because of her gender? Does Palin have enough experience to be an effective vice president? What sort of effect will this have on the Obama campaign? You tell me.

-Ashley

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***Palin is 44 and has five children with her husband, Todd Palin. Her latest child was born with Down syndrome.***

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Big Mama Said on

Thats right America, watch out for who you vote for! The Obama campaigns black advisory council includes Cornel West, an African-American studies professor at Princeton University who calls himself a “progressive socialist” West has written that Marxist thought is ‘an indespensible tradition for freedom fighters.” West paid a visit to Venezuela’s left wing strongman, Hugo chavez, who has rewritten his nations constitution to give himself unprecedented executive power to install himself as president for life. West said he went to venezuela to see, ” the democratic awakening taking place. Also on Obama’s black advisory council is Charles Ogletree, a Harvard law professor who argues in favor of reparations for Blacks in America. He wants the United States to use its tax dollar to give away money to all the Blacks in the country, even thought they themselves have never been slaves themselves. Ogletree has also advised Obama on reforming the criminal justice system, and he has also advised him on constitutional issues. Another Obama foreign policy advisor, Robert Malley, had to resign after it was revealed that he had been meeting with the terrorist group Hamas, which has called for attacks against the United States. Hamas political advisor Ahmed Yousef stated that his group supports Obama’s foreign policy ideas. Obama has said he would not meet with the leadership of Hamas, but he will meet with the president of Iran, a major Hamas backer and funder. Is this what Obama stands for? It would be difficult to find so many radicals in the ranks of any of the other serious presidential campaigns from either party. watch who you vote for America, the only clear choice is Mccain/Palin on November 4th, 2008. Why would anyone vote for Barack Hussein Obama who is nothing more than an eloquently tailored empty suit with no resume, no accomplishments, no experience, no original ideas, no understanding of how the world works, no balls, and nothing but abstract empty rhetoric devoid of real substance. Watch who you vote for America, the O-mans candidacy is ridiculous and should not be taken seriously by any thinking American.



Ryan Davis Said on

Does anyone realize that he is neither black nor white???? anyone??? He has a black father and a white mother. ( I see you black women rolling your eyes out there) This is the first time to erase the race barrier completely and yet it seems to be a pro-black rally when we all know his marketability to the nation is the fact that he is light skinned and speeks well. Do you know his policies? have you educated yourself on his viewpoints? or will you blindly march on to prove a point, earn a trophy, or get that brownie button to throw on your chest. I am not saying that he is not the right candidate but don’t vote blindly and perpetuate the view of ignorance that has followed the black community for to long. I know that this will fall on deaf ears of those that are following the direction of the P. Diddy comercials and the Wyclef folk songs(by the way these men prey on your ignorance for their wealth on a regular basis, well actually maybe just Diddy) lets be educated and vote for the right person regardless of color. Don’t say your voting based on race because what really is his race? He is 100% pure american and lets leave it at that.



Jerron Said on

Once again people want us black people to turn away from Obama because he is black! I dont give a damn what a racest white person , or a uncle tom black person or a sorry greedy heartless Republicans got to say! you will not change our votes! Its written in stone and my head! This man is making history in people want us to stop being happy about this! , i am voteing and praying that obama will be the winner! people kill me like there been something other then a rich white man in the white house. you want to kill my dream! dont give damn want you other feel, Obama is my choice point blank! Called me whatever it wont change one bit! i never thought a black man will ever come this close , and i will help make sure this victory is won!



robert Said on

Darryl Jackson, McCain was considering Rice but she would of been linked to the Bush Administration, and thats not a good political move, so put a sock in it would you



LH Said on

The hatred, bitterness and pure anti-white racism listed in these comments is very saddening. It is so obvious how brainwashed many blacks in our society have become. Is this what the Obama candidacy represents? Is our country going to be more divided along racial lines if he is elected? He coyuld have campaigned on the basis that he represented BLACK AND WHITE, that he was to be the first BI-RACIAL candidate for President –something that might have brought both races together. Instead he has opted to play to the black community and raised again the sentiments of the 60’s. Will there be looting and burning of our cities if Obama is not elected? It would not be surprising given the comments listed.



lynn Said on

This women don’t know anything about people of color or the gap between city life and the wild out doors . She is more out of touch than Mr McCain you can’t..” hunt”..In the city I must admit so people do you have few people of color in Alaska so this is the best move for..” Little John”.. To go after the White sisters that will look up to her because of her color and nothing else.



jerron Said on

This is not hatred, its call being proud! you see i country has been divided for long time because it seems that if your skin is not white then you dont have a fair chance! i dont hate any one! voteing for obama is not only on his race! i heard want he will do as president and i think he is looking to the people and not for money and that makes me want to vote for him even more! my feeling that yes he is bi -racial , but one drop of black blood makes you black i dont care they will still look at him as a black man! so there it is.



Think! Said on

LH,

Your comments are getting more ridculous each time you post.

What makes McCain so qualified to answer the call. Given the fact that he was a POW (which only shows me that he was an unsucessful solider who got caught). How about his poor selection of a runing mate. There were plenty women that qualifies more than this lady who stated that she hasn’t given much thought to the war.
I am no even going to go into him saying out of his own mouth that he dont know much about economics and how good of shape the economy is.
This man could care less whether his fellow citizens has health insurance or not, and what about America’s education crisis. We are behind the ball becauae we are so caught up in being from America that we are losing our ground as a country. You republicans only seem to care about yourselves which is fine but at the end of the day it is counter productive. We need to first fix our problems before we can all say ever man for himself and apply the boot strap theory.
You are voting off of ignorance with out opening your ears to listen to what is being said and then registering how it will effect the country.
Stop worrying about who blacks are voting for and focus on why you are voting and what elements are you considering before selecting your candidate.
Obama/Biden 08



CC Said on

Man I’m tellin you McCain think he is smart…perhaps he is… but in the long run he is just hurting himself. Like everybody said he is just trying so hard to get the publicity on him saying that he is makin history just because Obama is getting all the publicity. MaCain we can see right through you man! If you really wanted to attract publicity you should have chose a more qualified VP. Like everybody said who is this woman? What the hell was he thinkin? I swaer he must have been smokin somethin when he maid that decision just so the light can be on him. Little do he know he is gonna force most Republicans to not vote or either just may vote for Obama. DAWG! What is wrong with you?!!! I’m a democrate and to be honest I feel sorry for you now. She literally has little or no experience, she’s a “soccer mom” for goodness sakes she has 5 kids and the youngest is a baby! She will not have time to take care of her family and the United States too, she has been the govenor of ALASKA for a year if even that! Come on now Alaska what the f***?! That is NOT even in the mainlands of the US. thats like the only state that has less than what 5000 people. Why the hell do you think she can tackle the US?… I’m through with man I cant even say any more.



Mrs_Gemini06 Said on

Three words: sad, Sad, and SAD! I know desperate times call for desperate measures but DAMN MCCAIN!!! This is ridiculous! And if the people can’t see that this is just a gimmick to try to get Hillary’s votes SHAME ON THEM! I was a Hillary supporter and like she said: Are you voting just for me or are you voting for America’s best interests? And if they were REALLY her supporters they would put their backing behind whoever she was backing which would be Mr. OBAMA!!!
YES WE CAN!!!!!



LH Said on

Think: Can you really “THINK?” You can’t answer sensibly the questions that are posed without expressing extreme bitterness. Do you really understand how shallow Obama’s legislative experience has been? Does 143 working days in the US Senate (the amount of time he gave to the job of Senator prior to his announcement for President) make him qualified to be President? Are you aware or do you bother to check facts that he voted Present virtually every time he voted in the Illinois Senate rather than voting Yes or No? Why? Was he afraid to take a stand on issues? Looks like a question of having or not having the cojones (that’s Spanish – look it up) to take a stand. And what about the ungodly stand he did take on children born alive from failed abortions? Do you honestly believe a man is a Christian who states that a child born alive from a failed abortion should not be given “person” status because it would interfere with Roe vs. Wade? Was that the Christianity he was taught in Jeremiah Wright’s church? I sincerely hope you will look up the testimony of the nurse who went before Obama’s Illinois Senate committee to tell him of a baby with Down’s Syndrome who survived a failed abortion but was given no medical care and was placed in a soiled linen closet to die. After hearing the child’s cries, she took the baby from the closet and held him for forty-five minutes until he died.



Ashley Said on

LH

I agree with you, Experience is not something the Obama camp should be raising about Sarah Palin. And his stance on abortion is extreme…No it’s past extreme, it’s more like he’s condoning cold blooded murder.



sherrim Said on

Each and everyone, just vote for who is your choice and see who wins.
Politics is a game, with all of us in mind. The smartest one will win and you will see who was out for your best interest. Truthfully, the system as a whole sucks. The diferences between all of us over who will lead this country SAD. Humans are creatures of words. Be steadfast and follow your hearts. No one just being elected will change nothing. Work with your kids, work within your communitys, and make your place better.



Wild4bmw Said on

It is amazing that people – both black and white – who consider themselves educated, buy into biases of either gender or race….
Why would you vote for someone just because they are “black” or just because they are female?
Kind of like voting for someone who is bald, or who has blue eyes.



JSS Said on

You know…I think he’s realized that Obama has a really big chance to take this thing to the cleaners, and so now he’s just grasping for every and any given opportunity to take him out.

A woman pick…it’s been done before (way back in the day) but…I don’t know. Pallin? She’s already come under some fire for trying to get her ex brother-in-law fired from his job…and there’s nothing worse than having a contentous woman as your candidate…

Yeah, I’d love to see how it all works out. ;D



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