Breaking: McCain VP is Sarah Palin
Developing…. profile on Sarah Palin will be up shortly. On the matter of US Rep. Eric Cantor, I would like to say a couple of things:
Speaker Cantor sounds very good. However, I would have much preferred him on the ticket. Cantor is a good man and a solid, consistent conservative. He understands the issues and has a depth of experience that screams “Presidential.”
That said, Sarah Palin brings Executive experience to the ticket. She’s 44, a mother of five – and her youngest is afflicted with Down Syndrome. She will talk about energy, education, Special Ed, and real governance. Unfortunately, there is also a legislative investigation of Palin’s actions regarding the firing of her former brother-in-law. For that reason, I would have much preferred Cantor. But on corruption, Barack Obama has far more troubling problems. And Palin is very appealing to the base of the GOP for her positions on Life, the Second Amendment, and energy.
The first woman on the REPUBLICAN major party ticket, in the same year as the first African-American ticket, says a great deal about the country I love. Barack Obama keeps telling us everything that is wrong with our country. John McCain keeps telling us that our best days are ahead.
I support McCain-Palin, with my whole heart.
—Media Lizzy
not sure if i like that
momps
August 29, 2008 at 2:39 pm
was hoping for Cantor so much. Haven’t really researched Palin much
momps
August 29, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Not much info on Palin. I guess that could be good or bad. No DC politics involved, so that’s a plus. I was much more excited about Cantor and am a bit disappointed. Not saying I like the pick or not…I’ll have to give it some thought and research.
p.s. I love the fact that she’s from Alaska and supports the ANWAR drilling movement
weathermanswife
August 29, 2008 at 3:25 pm
This is an amazing turn of events isn’t it. You know this not at all how most of us would guessed this would be a year ago. As I recover from the shock of this announcement I am too proud of my country. I am proud that some of the barriers of race and gender are coming down in a real way. I am proud to see that we are brave enough to support in our minds the best candidates regardless of the race or gender.
Putting aside my personal preferences I see this moment as historic. Congratulations to Gov. Pailin and to Sen. Obama.
Willie Lawson
August 29, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I’d have preferred Cantor, too, Lizzy. But Palin’s a good choice. I’m SO GLAD he didn’t choose Romney.
Jenn Sierra
August 29, 2008 at 3:47 pm
The first woman on a major party ticket?
Geraldine Ferraro, anyone?
rob
August 29, 2008 at 7:07 pm