Posted by
Sanity 102 on Saturday, June 23, 2007 8:34:47 PM
From Steve's old CampagnVictory2008 blog.
Q-Gov. Palin, being from Alaska, is as unknown as a candidate could be (unless I was running of course .... talk about "unknown"!). Do you see that as something that could truly be overcome? There are people in the US that view Alaska as another country (same with Hawaii).
Being from Alaska isn't a liability. She would represent every "small town" across the nation. And she's got none of what the better known candidates have...political baggage.
Q- Gov. Palin is VERY young (politically speaking) ... goodness, she's younger than me! Little national political experience. People who look seriously at the VP candidate, look for someone who would be able to take over as President and represent the US on a world stage.
That's like asking about a very young and great looking JFK being able to represent the US on a world stage...are you kidding? American idol loving people around the world will fall in love with Palin. She's every woman's dream...the career, the kids, the Independent hubby...they will forgive her sharp brains and her nononsense take no prisoners attitude. She has had a rock star type political careeer...something that can happen to anybody--the difference is that Palin manages to keep it.
As for national experience, There's a good reason why most people prefer politicians with executive experience over those with national experience in Congress. It's like having one of your own people in your department being promoted instead of a manager from the outside coming in. Someone in Congress may have earned the title...may even be great, BUT he might be part of the "problems" instead of a solution
Q- I have heard some rumblings/rumors that JC Watts from Oklahoma might make an excellent VP candidate. I am more familiar with Congressman Watts and wonder what your thoughts might be on that, and maybe give your comparison between the former congressman and Gov. Palin.
-Why not pick Watt over Palin?
Because America is not ready for a Black leader.
What???
Ok, calm down and let me explain...
America has two major "guilt" issues..."Race" and "Gender" equality.
Of the two, the Gender card is the easiest for the American public to play.
Why?
Because most women have gotten over the bra buring period; Blacks have not. If a hundred people apply to an Ivy league school and 80 are rejected, maybe ONE, if that, will blame her gender for her failure, but at least 75% of the Blacks will think it's the color of their skin.
This is why I doubt Obama will be nominated--or win. Most people do not want to spend the next 4 to 8 years being reminded of America's racial past.
American's will view a female running in the 2nd most powerful race--with a promise of someday taking the WH as something expected. They will remember Israel's and England's female leaders--and either shrug or think...it's about time.