[Talisker]

That’s great, but Sarah isn’t going to be president. She had a window of opportunity and her daughter smashed it. Now she’s a pundit. Period.

All Sarah would have to do to be president is run - and she knows it. She'd win in a landslide. But, apparently, she doesn't want the presidency, for whatever reason. Personally, I think she believes she's helping things more by doing what she's doing... anyway, her "window of opportunity" was never "smashed" by her daughter.

Onl the other hand, I do think Bristol subtracted a lot from Sarah when she ran. Bristol was not "lost" or "overwhelmed" or "only had sex once at 17 years, eleven months and 30 days old" - what rot. Whether consciously or subconsciously, I think she was trying to sabotage her mother's run, and also I think there was some weird issues with Sarah also being pregnant during that time.

I don't think she hates her mother - I think she fel everything was messed up and moving way too fast, and she acted out immaturely and has made up for it since then.

[A_perfect_lady]

On the other hand, I do think Bristol subtracted a lot from Sarah when she ran. Bristol was not "lost" or "overwhelmed" or "only had sex once at 17 years, eleven months and 30 days old" - what rot. Whether consciously or subconsciously, I think she was trying to sabotage her mother's run,

Yes, I think that about sums it up. All the fanboys on here who have a crush on young Bristol are freaking out on me, but I didn't say she should be executed. I just think she hurt her mother's career, she likes attention, and she's not what I'd call a role-model.

[CedarDave]

Onl the other hand, I do think Bristol subtracted a lot from Sarah when she ran. Bristol was not "lost" or "overwhelmed" or "only had sex once at 17 years, eleven months and 30 days old" - what rot. Whether consciously or subconsciously, I think she was trying to sabotage her mother's run, and also I think there was some weird issues with Sarah also being pregnant during that time.

I haven't gotten all the way through the thread yet, but Bristol became pregnant with Trig while her mother was governor and BEFORE her selection as McCain's running mate. Sarah gave birth in April, also before her selection as McCain's VP. When she was introduced in Ohio that August day, Bristol carried Trig in part so her own pregnancy would not be so noticeable.

[wardaddy]

Wishful thinking.....and you are usually spot on

No way does Sarah Palin win in a landslide.

This ain’t 1984.

There are no Reagan Democrats....no Moral Majority

The 75% Dem voting Latino sector has grown by 1200-1500% since then and Whites have shrunk accordingly

60% of Whites voted GOP in 2012....would a been a landslide by itself for Reagan

Now...its 2-3 points shy

Its a new world and demographics have defeated us as sure as commies wanted to

Any GOP..moderate or conservative if they win will do so by less than 5 points....likely a squeaker

The Dems have reliable electorate who could care less who has nomination as long as graavy train runs and minority victim status granted