A lot has been said about John McCain's recent vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin. Before her jump into the spotlight, this unknown Alaskan governor probably never dreamed of the media frenzy she spark. It seems as if everyone has an opinion on this woman, and a very strong one in fact. Love her or hate her, has the "Palin Mania" gone too far?
Some of the leading Palin critics come from Hollywood and have enjoyed plugging their disapproval McCain's choice in any possible situation. Tina Fey's biting impersonation on Saturday Night Live portrayed her as a redneck with a highly distinctive accent and brought in record viewing numbers for the popular satirical show. Film star Matt Damon has a joined the celebrity chorus and calls the pick a "disaster." There are countless online spoofs of Sarah Palin and her family. Just try googling her name and see what comes up.
She has a total of a little under 2 years in state government. In comparison, Sen. Obama has 7 years of experience in state government and 3 years in federal government. If she assumes the presidency within McCain's first term, she would assume office with less experience beyond the local level in the government than any other president of the United States
I know that our right to freedom of speech is at the very heart of our democracy, but there is a very possible chance that this lady could be the Vice President of the United States. If we can't even stand together to at least bear with Sarah Palin, how can we expect the rest of the world to take us seriously? I say we keep our mouths shut for the moment and speak at the polls this November
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Well I completely agree that it's all been blown way out of proportion, but you can't blame people, the campaign went on for soooo long that they are excited about new blood. I know that the election is over now so maybe this comment isn't relevant anymore, but you know, even now, after the election, the media just love/hates her. They've been at her house, they are interviewing her for hours at a go. Honestly, I can understand the attraction: there is something likeable about her, but in a sort of chatting-in-line-at-the-bank way. Not negotiating with foreign leaders way. Besides, likeable hockey-mom really isn't in the same ball-park as veteran/POW (McCain), 20 senator (Biden) or Harvard-educated constitutional law scholar (Obama). She just doesn't cut it.
I think the poor woman realized she was in over her head, not ready for the force and depth of a run for national office, and all the media scrutiny. I think she will not try to assume a leadership role in the GOP; and that's a good thing because the party is already in disarray and she wouldn't help bring it together.
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