DNC Reaction to Palin Resignation

CNN Political Ticker ^ | July 3, 2009 | CNN Political Ticker

[CharlesWayneCT]

I think her speech could have made a compelling argument for moving on. But such a speech would not have mentioned her family suffering, or putting it to a vote. It would instead have spelled out why she had accomplished all she could for the country as Governor, how her successor was a strong advocate for the same things she had run on, and how she wanted to give him a leg up since she wasn’t going to run again.

Then she could have talked about all the problems she sees in our country, and how she was going to dedicate the next year and a half to going around the country trying to help the American People stand up to what is happening to our country.

That would have been a way to resign without too much downside.

Instead, while it is true her family has been attacked, that will happen to her whenever she tries to get back into politics. And her “lame duck” excuse was silly — like she can’t accomplish anything if they don’t think she will run again? Should every politician who decides not to run again just quit? If you are term-limited, should you stop a term early?

[TomasUSMC]

Palin was the only person who could be found at the last minute to try and give McCain a slight chance. She did her best. But she is not the only option and the GOP can do better.

Find someone who is ProLife, a Veteran, AntiGay Agenda, Anti Illegal Immigration and Anti Nafta and is vocal about it. Someone who will place Reaganesk fear in Chinese and moslem hearts. Someone who can articulate and convince and lead the Nation.

That someone is.....