So I've been trying to digest the Palin pick all weekend

[SeattleUte]

TNR says McCain has transmogrified from being the most earnest of political candidates to possibly the most cynical ever. FWIW.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The McCain camp must be uncomfortable with Palin right now. She has been more sheltered than any VP pick I can recall. She is nowhere to be seen. Her only major media appearance following the announcement will be tonight, in an extremely controlled environment. I would imagine she is getting a crash course in domestic and foreign policy and doesn't appear ready for interviews yet.

You belong on HuffingtonPost and DailyKos, not here.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Tex

But perhaps we ought to wait and see

Right. I said it's too early to know.

Plus, let me ask you a different question: do you think this movement among GOP and Dem women would've been different had McCain picked (his reputed 2nd choice) Pawlenty? Romney?

Now that is a good question. Let me think on it. I have to get all the furniture moved before the carpet cleaners get here, so I can't post now.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Then list her major media appearances since the announcement, Tex. Attempt to address the facts, for once.

I already made the mistake of taking you seriously once. Find a new Dance of Death partner.

[exUte]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Then list her major media appearances since the announcement, Tex. Attempt to address the facts, for once.

media appearances.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The McCain camp must be uncomfortable with Palin right now. She has been more sheltered than any VP pick I can recall. She is nowhere to be seen. Her only major media appearance following the announcement will be tonight, in an extremely controlled environment. I would imagine she is getting a crash course in domestic and foreign policy and doesn't appear ready for interviews yet.

"Cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck."

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Does anyone know what Obama has said in the last two days, outside his comments about Palin?

Nope.

Obama was the big story in this election. Now Palin is.

Now when Palin talks, everyone is going to be listening, wondering if disaster is going to strike.

Palin has pulled Obama off-stride for sure.

Nevertheless, Obama stays ahead in the polls and has increased his lead from last week. It remains to be seen if the post convention bump helps McCain next week.

[creekster]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

lol! A classic Tex response when he knows he has no answer to the question being asked. If you don't have the cajones to respond, I leave it up to anyone else to give it a shot.

Unless i missed them, there haven't been any majopr appearances. This may or may not be a bad hting. Lok at it like this: if she had been out there all this time, her appearance would have been washed out or at least mixed up with tall the rhetoric flying around about her record and her family. As it is, everyone that cares is incredibly interested in her and we have nothing. SO what is she like? We will all pay close attention tonight. If she does well, all the hoo-ha fades away. OTOH, if she stinks, she will be buried. It is very possible this approach will serve them well over time.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by creekster

Unless i missed them, there haven't been any majopr appearances. This may or may not be a bad hting. Lok at it like this: if she had been out there all this time, her appearance would have been washed out or at least mixed up with tall the rhetoric flying around about her record and her family. As it is, everyone that cares is incredibly interested in her and we have nothing. SO what is she like? We will all pay close attention tonight. If she does well, all the hoo-ha fades away. OTOH, if she stinks, she will be buried. It is very possible this approach will serve them well over time.

Actually, here is how it will go......just as the partisan hacks post Obama speech...

if she does poorly, all the Dems jump on her (Knight....JUMP QUEEN!)

If she does well, all the Dems detract by saying that she either did not do THAT well or that it was just a speech and means nothing.

That is just my guess. I doubt all the hoo ha is going anywhere, regardless of how the speech goes tonight.

[creekster]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Actually, here is how it will go......just as the partisan hacks post Obama speech...

if she does poorly, all the Dems jump on her (Knight....JUMP QUEEN!)

If she does well, all the Dems detract by saying that she either did not do THAT well or that it was just a speech and means nothing.

That is just my guess. I doubt all the hoo ha is going anywhere, regardless of how the speech goes tonight.

You could be right. Without Mike Waters' guidance it is hard to know what exactly will happen. I still think if she knocks one out tongiht, the hoo-ha will fade and she will energize the evangelical base (which is why she is there, after all) and McCain and Obama will get back to it. Either way I will look forward to her debate with Biden.