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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It?

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To: Tadsamillionaire who wrote (42882)	8/29/2008 4:13:03 PM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (1) of 224666

CBS website "But the potential for disaster is not insignificant with this pick. At the top of the list is McCain’s age. The day he announced his decision, McCain turned 72 and his health is certain to be a topic in this election. After months spent attacking Barack Obama as unprepared to be Commander In Chief, can they sell Palin as ready to be a heart-beat away from the Oval Office? How well she will perform in the debate against Joe Biden will be a crucial factor likely to determine that. Biden has 35 years in the U.S. Senate and is well versed in a range of issues from foreign policy to education, taxes and health care. Can Palin compete on the specifics Biden will bring to the table? And while Palin herself made an aggressive appeal not only to women, but specifically to Hillary Clinton supporters in her remarks today, there remains the possibility that she could be seen as a “gimmick” pick, selected to fill some need rather than for qualifications. Gender was surely a part of the decision-making process. But more important was that Palin is someone who could really energize the base (something McCain desperately needs). Most importantly, McCain seems to realize what most already understand in their gut - that the landscape of this election is tilted heavily against him as the nominee of an unpopular Republican Party. He appears to be betting that the only way he’s going to end up in the White House is as a maverick outsider. In Palin, he’s found someone to reinforce that image, regardless of the potential risks involved. "

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