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BlueK · 10-07-2008, 05:46 PM

IF you saw the debate, what do you think of what this columnist is saying. The substance of what she said was severely lacking, IMO. But it's ok because she looked nice, I guess. I have to say he makes some good points that underscore why I think she was a bad choice who ultimately will sink McCain.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/art...alin_a_pa.html

BlueK · 10-07-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Some of us have been saying just that for a while now. Sadly, many on here have been too distracted by shiny objects to see what should be clear by now.

Like Romney or not, and maybe it wouldn't have won it for him, but McCain's campaign probably wouldn't be crashing and burning right now had he picked Romney instead.

MikeWaters · 10-07-2008, 07:23 PM

McCain is crashing and burning because he has no message.

BlueK · 10-07-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

McCain is crashing and burning because he has no message.

that too. But Romney might have helped more voters overlook that.

MikeWaters · 10-07-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueK

that too. But Romney might have helped more voters overlook that.

nope.

Tex · 10-07-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

McCain is crashing and burning because he has no message.

Possibly, but this doesn't help matters.

Tex · 10-07-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Maybe he should improve his interactions with the press by, I don't know, actually talking to them. Or perhaps he should actually permit interviews with the person he has selected as VP.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14364.html

I'm sure if McCain just politely asked the LA Times and AP to actually report on the content of his speech, they'd do it. Hell, they carry Obama's water, why not McCain's?

UtahDan · 10-07-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Some of us have been saying just that for a while now. Sadly, many on here have been too distracted by shiny objects to see what should be clear by now.

I don't really disagree, this is a year of popular shiny objects. The primary difference between the politics of Ted Kennedy and Barack Obama is packaging. Maybe Ted Kennedy is what this country needs. I don't say that with sarcasm, I'm just pointing out that Palin isn't even the best example in this election cycle of people getting behind someone primarily because they are attractive and polished.

BlueK · 10-07-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahDan

I don't really disagree, this is a year of popular shiny objects. The primary difference between the politics of Ted Kennedy and Barack Obama is packaging. Maybe Ted Kennedy is what this country needs. I don't say that with sarcasm, I'm just pointing out that Palin isn't even the best example in this election cycle of people getting behind someone primarily because they are attractive and polished.

No one is getting behind Palin other than the religious right crowd that McCain already had in his bag. I was saying for weeks McCain's worst option was to placate the RR with his VP choice because they weren't suddenly going to vote for Obama. He's lost everyone else. At least he solidified Mississippi and Louisiana though.

il Padrino Ute · 10-07-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Some of us have been saying just that for a while now. Sadly, many on here have been too distracted by shiny objects to see what should be clear by now.

This is hilarious considering who you're supporting.

10-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
BlueK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,368	sarah palin analysis IF you saw the debate, what do you think of what this columnist is saying. The substance of what she said was severely lacking, IMO. But it's ok because she looked nice, I guess. I have to say he makes some good points that underscore why I think she was a bad choice who ultimately will sink McCain. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/art...alin_a_pa.html Last edited by BlueK; 10-07-2008 at 05:49 PM.

10-07-2008, 07:23 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	McCain is crashing and burning because he has no message.