OK, so, you're John McCain. You're in a tight political race. The Democrats just had a very successful, emotionally salient convention. They did a good job of putting you on the defensive. Now you have to conduct your convention next week. So, how do you make a splash and steal the spotlight back immediately???
Nominate a vice presidential candidate that nobody expects: Sarah Palin.
Managed to find an anti-abortion Republican female governor. Admittedly, some here in Louisiana may be disappointed that he passed over Bobby Jindal, but I must say that Palin is a much more attractive pick for McCain to make, on the surface.
It's an obvious ploy to appeal to some of the Hillary voters . . . Now let's see if it works!
I'm waiting to see what Michael has to say, myself . . .
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Of course, don't get me wrong. I'm still backing Obama/Biden. I really enjoyed the convention coverage I managed to catch this past week.
Can't wait to get past this horse-race and see if any of these stinkers can do any good for the country . . . I have a lot more hope that Obama will do that good than McCain!
Will he really appeal to many Hillary supporters with an anti-abortion, socially conservative, "fellow maverick" woman VP candidate? I'm doubting, the more I think about it . . .
Michael's initial comment.
And feel free to note any comments I sent to you in email...or perhaps I'll add them here if I stop by the office before Tuesday.
It's so disgustingly obvious that McCain is trying to look hip and just feminist enough to not piss off the non-feminist...Makes me not to want for him even more...I'm glad I'm using an alias (and you know why)
Julia Sweeney is a little obsessed. But I'm really enjoying her commentary!
Michael's got the "Trophy Veep" thing going . . . As usual, he's got the wit and shining sarcasm down pat. ;-)
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