blatherheads: pawlenty out - palin in?

[radfringe]

it's being reported that Pawlenty is out, and speculating is high that palin is in...

who is Palin?

Sarah Heath Palin (born February 11, 1964) is the current Governor of Alaska, and a member of the Republican Party. She is the first female governor of Alaska, its youngest, and is the first governor born after Alaska achieved statehood. Brought to statewide attention because of her whistleblowing on ethical violations by state Republican Party leaders,<1> she won election in 2006 by first defeating the incumbent Governor in the Republican primary, then a former Democratic Alaskan Governor in the general election.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin

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is mccain picking her because he lacks the confidence of convincing women to vote for him, and also lacks the confidence that his "experience" would be able to overcome reservations regarding his age?

[rocktivity]

1. Or maybe he's got some pathetic dream

of pulling in enough ex-Hillary supporters.

:headbang:
rocknation

[ColbertWatcher]

2. NRA chick ...

[gi4obama]

12. Her milf qualities may entice young men or women to vote for her. n/t

[ColbertWatcher]

14. Wonkette calls her a GILF.

ColbertWatcher calls her plastic.

[sharesunited]

15. Plastic as in hard outer shell which might keep her feelings from getting hurt.

She is about to step onto the national stage, and there is a big supply of ripe tomatoes at the ready.

[ColbertWatcher]

16. Plastic as in fake.

If she goes on the national stage with an investigation into charges that she abused her power as governor, it's no wonder the GOP selected her for McCain.

[sharesunited]

17. Fake like in a girly way? Wearing makeup and heels and stuff?

[ColbertWatcher]

18. Fake as in a woman who is happily a republican fake. n/t

[sharesunited]

21. That's Romney.

[sharesunited]

3. Sitting governor, former mayor, pro-life mother of a disabled infant,

Salvation Army board member, lifetime NRA member, shoots grizzly bears for fun, former high school basketball star, and former beauty contestant.

Check, check, check, check, etc.

All this, and she wears glasses.

[radfringe]

5. forgot one

cindy's opponent in biker chick contest

[notadmblnd]

4. probably thinks that's going to him the Hillary voters

Must think women are stupid and will vote for a woman simply because the candidate is a woman. Well, the pukes haven't been right for the last 8 years, why would they get it right now?

[radfringe]

20. you know the media is going to play it up

and we are going to have endless hours of "pumas" saying they are voting for mccain because he picked a woman...

then wait for the commercials which depict obama as "dissing" clinton vs mccain selecting a woman

[NMDemDist2]

6. since she's under investigation (isn't she?) seems the perfect pick for the GOP n/t

[sharesunited]

8. Yep, that is a cloud for sure. But when you hear the details it can be spun as a plus.

Family feud and her ex brother-in-law sounds like a real shit.

[radfringe]

10. is this the Investigation you are talking about?

Investigation to begin into whether Governor Sarah Palin abused her power in firing Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan
By Corey Allen-Young, CBS 11 News Reporter
Article Last Updated: 07/28/2008 06:49:51 PM AKDT
http://www.ktva.com/ci_10026165

Lawmakers will hire someone within a week to investigate whether Governor Sarah Palin abused her power in firing Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. The legislative council approved 100,000 dollars for the investigation that will find out whether Palin was angry at Monegan for not firing an Alaska State Trooper who went through a messy divorce with Palin's sister.

On Monday afternoon, the Joint Legislative Council, filled with Republicans and Democrats, voted 12 to 0 to formally call for an investigation against Governor Palin in a manner—that they are stressing—will be unbiased and done in a timely fashion.

Legislators approved hiring a special investigator to look into the controversial firing of former Public
Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. Monegan was fired two weeks ago without explanation and has said he was pressured by the governor and her staff to fire a trooper who was once married to Palin's sister.

Accusations have risen that Monegan was fired for his refusal to fire trooper Michael Wooten. The council's intent is to investigate the circumstances and events surrounding the termination of Monegan and potential abuses of power and improper action by the Governor and her administration.

[sharesunited]

13. $100K for an investigation?? That's not even lunch money in D.C.

[gi4obama]

7. Pawlenty is out

http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/27640824.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

[madeline_con]

9. Wiki highlights...

McCain't's got to have them beauty queens around him:

"In 1984, Palin was first runner-up in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant after winning the Miss Wasilla contest earlier that year..."


So-called "Right to Life" argument:

"Palin gave birth to her second son, Trig Paxson Van Palin, who has Down syndrome.<12> (Sarah returned to the office three days after giving birth.<13>) Palin refused to let the results of pre-natal genetic testing change her decision to have the baby."

Admitting there may be an environmental crisis, but probably won't act on it, what with bog oil controlling the party:

"Energy policies
Palin's tenure is noted for her independence from big oil companies, while still promoting resource development.<6><13> Palin has also announced plans to create a new sub-cabinet group of advisors, to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within Alaska. "

No on gay mariage, but she "has gay friends":

"Palin is strongly pro-life and belongs to Feminists for Life. She opposes same-sex marriage; but, she has stated that she has gay friends, and is receptive to gay and lesbian concerns about discrimination."

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Feminists for Life... :puke:

[leftynyc]

11. And they want to call Sen Obama

inexperienced? This is the twit they want a heartbeat away from the oval office? Are they really trying to say they couldn't find one more experienced woman in the entire republican party? Biden will rip her to shreds.

[semillama]

19. Maybe they think Biden would pull his punches in the VP debate

if he was facing a woman.

Boy, that's a big mistake.

[leftynyc]

22. LOL - they really are as stupid as we think

they are. Didn't think that was possible. Biden will rip the bark off her without breaking a sweat.

[fishwax]

23. I'd be okay with that

I know she's very popular in Alaska, but most folks in the lower 48 have never heard of her. That's not a good thing, since plenty of voters will have concerns about McCain's ability to complete a term. She also makes it harder to cast Obama as inexperienced.