Posted by
Sanity 102 on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:38:15 PM
America is an image oriented nation.
Industry counts on that.
Millions are spent getting out the right look, the right feel. Sometimes the tiniest thing can tank a carefully planned campaign...like a spokesperson dropping her "g" or coming across a tad trashy instead of sexy. And because so much money is involved, each commercial, each picture is tested on a variety of people from all walks of life. True, most marketing campaigns have specific target groups, but everyone in sales and advertising wishes for that run away hit that crosses all markets.
The 2008 elections is a period of "consumer" apathy.
True, Obama excited for all of a month.
And Fred or Newt will no doubt pull the same buzz.
But thanks to a booming economy, America is out enjoying herself. Most have lessons to take or drive their kids to, trips to make, jobs to compete for, church and community affairs to attend to. 9/11 was a long time ago...the economy is great...life in America is good.
In about a year, they will stop to ponder who to vote for. These are the choices they will be given.
On the Left
...a woman that once "shared" a presidency many remember fondly.
...a dignified Black man, articulate, bright.
--an ex-lawyer that they remember from last election (with nice hair.)
Against this, the Right will put up:
...a genuine ex-hero with many years in Congress
..."America's Mayor", tough on crime, tough on finances.
...the "boss" from Law & Order: an actor in the tradition of Reagan.
And their initial reaction will be to stifle a yawn.
Been there, done that.
Enter Governor Sarah Palin.
Heads turn...Who's that?
She's had 9 years of executive experience...2 terms as Mayor and 1 year as Alaska's governor. She a fiscal and social conservative...the mother of 4 kids, the wife of an oil driller / fisherman, lifetime member of the NRA, pro-life, pro-traditional marriage...ex. beauty queen and ex high school basketball player.
And everyone who listens to this list of who Sarah Palin is will "hear" SOMETHING they like.
The illegal immigration issue has put an ugly face on the GOP. Those claiming to be standing on "principles" are seen to be intolerant of those whose "principles" do not align with theirs.
Right now, today, whether it was meant to be or not, the face of the GOP APPEARS White, unforgiving and separationist.
It needs someone unapologetic for being White, Female, a mother, a wife and a successful career woman.
Sarah Palin would represent a promise of where the GOP is going...and a vow never to forget where they came from.