It’s been a week since John McCain announced that his running mate would be Alaska’s Governor, Sarah Palin. What we know is that she’s from a small place [Wasilla Alaska] where she played basketball and made it to second in the Miss Alaska beauty pagent. She grew up attending the Evangelical Cherch, Wasilla AG. She went off to college[s] and graduated with a journalism degree. She married at 24 and had the first of her five childeren seven and a half months later. She’s had four more, one of whom is an unwed mother. She served in several local offices including Mayor, and ended up successfully running for Governor of Alaska last year. She’s under investigation for misusing her power. She’s a Conservative Republican Pro-Lifer who believes Global Warming isn’t man-made and opposes putting Polar Bears on the endangered species list. A local person has summarized her career nicely
here. She’s pretty and sassy, impressing people when she speaks, but is unavailable to the Press. And her selection brings the endorsements from James Dobson and the Religious Right.
Focus Action founder cites ‘bravery and integrity’ of Alaska governor; will discuss VP pick on ‘Hannity & Colmes.’
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Focus on the Family Action founder and chairman James C. Dobson, Ph.D., issued the following statement today after learning that Sen. John McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, had selected Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate.
Dr. Dobson will further discuss McCain’s pick tonight at 9 p.m. ET on Fox News Channel’s Hannity & Colmes.
“Sen. McCain’s selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is an outstanding choice that should be extremely reassuring to the conservative base of his party. She is a strong executive who hates corruption and puts principle above politics. After floating the names of Tom Ridge and Sen. Joe Lieberman in recent weeks – selections that would have created consternation among pro-family Republicans – Sen. McCain has chosen a solid conservative who has a reputation for espousing common sense.
“Gov. Palin’s commitment to the sanctity of life is not just a political position. She was advised to abort her fifth and youngest child when it was learned he had Down syndrome. She refused. That’s bravery and integrity in action.
“Gov. Palin’s views align with Sen. McCain’s own stated position that human life is precious and must be protected – and that gives us confidence he will keep his pledges to voters regarding the kinds of justices he would nominate to the Supreme Court and the way he would conduct our nation’s domestic and international affairs. This selection by Sen. McCain is a very encouraging sign for his campaign.”
Her insertion into the race has created a media circus as people scramble to figure out how to incorporate her into the already confusing mix that characterizes this campaign. McCain’s campaign manager says that she may or may not be appearing on the News shows where she can be interviewed:
SCARBOROUGH: Can we expect Sarah Palin on Meet the Press and other one on one interviews throughout the course of this campaign?
DAVIS: We’re going to do whatever we think is the best to win. We have 60 days left and if we think it’s a good idea to go out there and do those shows, we’ll do them.
SCARBOROUGH: Can you avoid it? Meet the Press?
DAVIS: We can afford anything we want to do. … We’re going to do what we think is in our best interest. If that means access to the press, we’ll give it to you.
John McCain may think this is really cute. The Republican Pundits might think that it’s another last minute antic that will win the day. Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly are having a field day. But in the end, Palin’s selection and the way it is being handled is irresponsible, and an insult to the American political process. What Rick Davis says is the bottom line, "We’re going to do whatever we think is the best to win." The fate of our country isn’t what’s driving things. It’s just about winning…
“It’s just about winning”. I have said many times to anyone who will listen that the difference between the Republicans and Democrats in the last several years is quite clear. It’s not about who is better for the country for the Republican operatives but how they can win. If the country is doing well doesn’t matter to them, take the Clinton years where most people felt that they were doing well. Republicans did everything they could to destroy the Clinton presidencey.(Not that I was happy when he fooled around with Monica) Bush on the other hand has been a disaster for all but the rich with one of the lowest if not the lowest recorded approval ratings because” the fate of our country isn’t important it’s about winning.