Now that we're so close to the conventions the speculation is all about who the VP choices will be by the two Candidates. I'm not going to vote for Obama so I don't really care who he chooses. But I am wondering who McCain will pick. Okay - here's my guess.I think John McCain is gonna go out on a limb and surprise everyone by picking someone who can bring an interesting slant and really add something to the GOP ticket - Sarah Palin. She is the current Governor of Alaska and would appeal to several demographics.
Obviously she would help bring in the Women's vote. She's young and exciting in contrast to what is believed to be one of McCain's major weakness - that he's too old and part of the establishment in D.C. She's perceived as somewhat of an outsider to politics since she's from Alaska. And....I have a feeling that due to our current energy crisis she can/will play a major role in the upcoming debate (if the Dems ever let it get to a floor vote) on ANWR and much of the unexplored and potential drill sites up North. Also, being a Governor she has executive experience should the unthinkable happen. All in all she's a very intriguing choice.
She may very well re-vitalize the conservative wing and base of the GOP who up until now have been somewhat lukewarm to John McCain. Her values are traditional Conservative values and that may make the difference in November when we vote. She may very well steal Obama's thunder if the GOP and McCain have the foresight to consider this very interesting choice for the ticket.
2 comments:
Dittos from Joe commenting on palinforvp.blogspot.com, who says:
Now that Palin has successfully maneuvered two tremendously difficult bills through the Alaskan legislature, each having to do with energy, she truly has stature on the entire energy issue, and has stature as a governor who can get things done in a political world where stalemate usually rules the day.
I now agree that McCain should make his move.
Imagine the ads...
1. "She is a young woman who ran against the Republican establishment, and has effectively moved Alaksa in the direction of reform, against all odds.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin 2008."
2. "She is a governor who in 2 years of office passed a law that had been lanquishing for years; a law that will allow for the flow of natural gas resources from the great state of Alaska to the midwest, into energy hungry areas. Against all odds.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
3. "She is a governor who insisted her state legistlature stay in session until a true energy plan could be put into place offering real and immediate relief to Alaska's citizens during this difficult energy crunch.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
4. "She is a mother of 5. She is an avid hunter, fisher, one who loves and believes in the importance of the environment for us and for future generations. She also understands that energy resources can and should be tapped in ways that do not threaten our land. She believes it and is doing it.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
5. John McCain. The Original Maverick. Sarah Palin. The New Maverick. Together they fought 'A Bridge to Nowhere' and knocked the establishment on its heals. Together, they will reform America.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
Congratulations, Governor Palin. Senator McCain, please make your move.
Regarding Gov Sarah Palin, Joe over at palinforvp.blogspot.com says:
Now that Palin has successfully maneuvered two tremendously difficult bills through the Alaskan legislature, each having to do with energy, she truly has stature on the entire energy issue, and has stature as a governor who can get things done in a political world where stalemate usually rules the day.
I now agree that McCain should make his move.
Imagine the ads...
1. "She is a young woman who ran against the Republican establishment, and has effectively moved Alaksa in the direction of reform, against all odds.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin 2008."
2. "She is a governor who in 2 years of office passed a law that had been lanquishing for years; a law that will allow for the flow of natural gas resources from the great state of Alaska to the midwest, into energy hungry areas. Against all odds.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
3. "She is a governor who insisted her state legistlature stay in session until a true energy plan could be put into place offering real and immediate relief to Alaska's citizens during this difficult energy crunch.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
4. "She is a mother of 5. She is an avid hunter, fisher, one who loves and believes in the importance of the environment for us and for future generations. She also understands that energy resources can and should be tapped in ways that do not threaten our land. She believes it and is doing it.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
5. John McCain. The Original Maverick. Sarah Palin. The New Maverick. Together they fought 'A Bridge to Nowhere' and knocked the establishment on its heals. Together, they will reform America.
Don't just hope for change, VOTE FOR IT. McCain/Palin, 2008."
Congratulations, Governor Palin. Senator McCain, please make your move.
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