Palin gets thumbs up from S.C. RepublicansBy Robert Behre (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Friday, August 29, 2008
Related storyThe choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the GOP vice presidential nominee is bound to satisfy Lowcountry Republicans who make up John McCain's base here. Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell, one of McCain's South Carolina co-chairs, called Palin an outstanding pick. "She's a conservative lady who has executive experience, and I could not be happier with his choice. He picked a conservative reformer, somebody very similar to himself in terms of philosophy," Harrell said. "I'm looking forward to meeting her next week." Lowcountry Republicans would have been less enthusiastic about two other possibilities, including former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, both of whom are pro choice. The choice of Palin, who is pro life, seems certain to create more unity in Minnesota next week. South Carolina GOP Chair Katon Dawson previously said he is firmly in the pro-life camp, "and I would have some concerns in a nominee that was not, but that being said, it's John McCain's pick." U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint praised Palin for her work cutting wasteful spending, opposing earmarks and taking on corruption in her own party. He also noted that she "knows we must aggressively pursue American energy sources like offshore drilling to reduce our dependence on foreign oil." Read more in tomorrow's Post and Courier. |
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Posted by Tulane75 on August 29, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a scary pick, as I am uncertain whether Palin has the experience or expertise to be commander in chief. Actually, what I meant to say is that I am certain that she does not.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Senator McCain can't win, as we saw that in 1968 (Agnew) and in 1988 (Quayle), questionable vice-presidential picks were no obstacle.
Whether she can win is less important than whether she is competent to be president.
Posted by ChrisPia on August 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excellent Choice All Around. ethical,down to earth,Family Values,Erin Brokovich allure,Pro-Life,Conservative ,Commander of the National Guard,Pro NRA,Mayor and Gov. experience etc..A Fresh Face.
This was not a gamble by John McCain........Following George Bush Policies Might be.
McCain -Palin has My Vote.
Posted by Pluffmuddy on August 29, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tulane, please refresh my memory and tell me which state Obama governed???
Posted by MsBehavin on August 29, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If McCain picked Marmaduke as a running mate, SC Republicans would still think it's an outstanding choice.
Posted by Tulane75 on August 29, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My comment is not intended to be partisan.
Pluffmuddy's logic is flawed, as Obama's experience, or lack thereof, is irrelevant to the question of whether Palin is competent to be president.
Does Obama's lack of executive experience make Palin a better candidate? Wouldn't you ask the same thing about Senator McCain, who also lacks executive experience?
Posted by draftdot on August 29, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess Harriet Miers & Katherine Harris were too busy to accept...
Posted by draftdot on August 29, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oops...
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/...
Posted by MR_PRETTY on August 29, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO @ MS.B "I LOVE YOU BABY"
Posted by jeff61 on August 29, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This Sarah Palin gave a greater speach off the cuff today than Obama boy did Thrusday with a teleprompter ....Her speach on the fly today shows me she has what it takes. It's about time a "Hockey" mom is the game... What has Obama's angry wife done????
Posted by ConcernedDorchesterCitizen on August 29, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, we have a vindicitve woman who is torked that a man dared to divorce her sister and tried to get him fired. What will happen during her "time of the month" and the Russians make her mad?????
Scarier that Barack I say.
Posted by geekguy2008 on August 29, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He should have picked Condeleeza Rice.