Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/743802.html" target="_blank">http://www.miamiherald.com/new...802.html</a> >>Sarah Palin has become a drag on the Republican presidential ticket, the first time in recent political history that a running mate has made such a difference. Among many independents and moderate Republicans, she's raised serious questions about John McCain's judgment, become too much of a national punch line and reinforced concerns about McCain's age.<< >>In a nationwide survey Oct. 16-19, Pew found that 49 percent of respondents had unfavorable views of Palin, while 44 percent saw her favorably. A month earlier, 54 percent had seen her favorably and 32 percent viewed her negatively. Typically, post-election polls find that vice-presidential choices sway about 1 percent of voters. This time, Kohut said, "we'll get a much bigger number." A key reason is that "the Palin choice reflects poorly on Senator McCain's judgment," said vice presidential expert Joel Goldstein, a professor of law at St. Louis University.<< Disasterous pick, Mr. McCain. Should have gone with Joe the Lieberman like you wanted to, instead of listening to the far right of your party.
Originally Posted By mele Man, it's hard to not feel all misty at the thought of a McCain/Lieberman ticket.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I think I would have backed that McCain/Lieberman ticket, and I've never voted for a Republican President!!
Originally Posted By andyll But there are plenty of Republicans that feel that Palin is the real deal and at least 2 compared her to Reagon. It will be real interesting to see where the Repubs go in the future.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "A key reason is that "the Palin choice reflects poorly on Senator McCain's judgment," said vice presidential expert Joel Goldstein, a professor of law at St. Louis University.<<" Can anyone think of anything more specialized than "vice presidential expert"?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Can anyone think of anything more specialized than "vice presidential expert"?<< <a href="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yVAaz9vFdSo" target="_blank">http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=...az9vFdSo</a>
Originally Posted By DAR This campaign reminded me of the Summer Movie Season. On one side you had The Dark Knight/Obama. On the other Speed Racer/McCain. The Dark Knight/Obama has a brillant marketing campaign and did/might smash all sorts of records. And the supporters made/will make it a hit. Speed Racer/McCain had some eye candy to go on(visual effects/Palin) but in the end there was nothing there and people stayed/could stay away in droves.
Originally Posted By mawnck No comparison whatsoever. I LIKED Speed Racer. Besides, who you callin' a Dark Knight? ;-)
Originally Posted By Skellington88 Sarah Palin is the antithesis of Ronald Reagan. If Sarah Palin is Reagan than W.Bush is JFK.
