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Pregnant Minors and Cynical, Calculating Blondes
Washington Post - Sally Quinn ^ | 9/2/08 | MarkT

Posted on 09/02/2008 1:15:35 PM PDT by MarkT

Ms. Quinn, you wrote (in relevant part): "My first reaction was shock. Then anger. John McCain chose a running mate simply because she is a woman and one who appealed to the Republican's conservative evangelical base. Now, with news that Palin's 17-year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant, McCain's pick may not even find support among "family values" voters.

It has happened before, of course. Geraldine Ferraro was chosen as the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 1984 because she was a woman, but that was 24 years ago. I thought we were past this. Apparently not. McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate is a cynical and calculated move. It is a choice made to try to win an election. It is a political gimmick. And it's very high risk. I find it insulting to women, to the Republican party, and to the country."

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2008rncconvention; cynic; elitists; hypocrisy; palin; palinattacks; sallyquinn; women
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To: Political Junkie Too

My dearest friend, a female attorney, 50 years of age, claims that Gov. Palin doesn’t have enough experience to be VP. She isn’t perfect enough because her 17 year old daughter is pregnant and that the only thing Gov. Palin brings to the McCain ticket is a “vagina.” I love my friend dearly, but she is sorely misinformed.


21 posted on 09/02/2008 1:50:38 PM PDT by LottieDah (Democrats and liberals never fail to disappoint.)
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To: MarkT

What happened to Sally’s FACE???? She looks so different!! I only recognized her by her voice.......bad face lift? Evil coming out???


22 posted on 09/02/2008 1:50:49 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: LottieDah

Your friend has NO class.


23 posted on 09/02/2008 1:51:52 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: MarkT

Good....but, you might want to add that Quinn runs in circles where they make their daughters “little problems” go away VERY quickly.....and quietly.


24 posted on 09/02/2008 1:54:35 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Palin has run a state, town and fishing operation. Obama ain't run nothin' but his mouth.(Steyn)
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To: GoCards

I am furious with these comments from women about Palin and her daughter and infant son. Women like Quinn aren’t about equality for women! Sisterhood? Bullsh*t. Choice? More bullsh*t.


25 posted on 09/02/2008 1:55:12 PM PDT by tropical
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To: MarkT

Of course McCain knew about the pregnancy before Friday. It was an open secret in Alaska, the girl is clearly “showing”, and there’s no way Palin wouldn’t have told him. So the campaign announces her as VP and the country loves her. Then they wait (intentionally) until Labor day morning to let the story about the daughter out. It’s a firestorm for about 24 hours, and then we’re back on track. The timing is all intentional, and it shows that McCain’s people know what they’re doing.


26 posted on 09/02/2008 1:56:59 PM PDT by pie_eater
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To: MarkT

Sally Quinn a journalist? lol Come on, Sally Quinn is and has been the Washington DC diva of formal dinners and afternoon cocktail parties where her entire world hinges on rubbing elbows with the rich and famous and having a “confidential word or two with so-and-so.” lol If the McCain ticket wins, she will find a way to air kiss her way back into DC social prominence. And we will all have to hear from her again and again. lol


27 posted on 09/02/2008 1:59:47 PM PDT by Continental Soldier
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To: MarkT

And you folks voted for Obama because he is black, not because he is qualified to be president.


28 posted on 09/02/2008 2:00:42 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: MarkT

Dayum!!! You need to put that in the ‘Letters to The Editor!’ :o


29 posted on 09/02/2008 2:00:46 PM PDT by BossLady (People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own soul. ~Carl Jung)
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To: Wiseghy
She states that the VP will be “distracted” by her grandchild

But JKF wasn't distracted by his young kids?

30 posted on 09/02/2008 2:04:28 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: MarkT

Spot on response!!!


31 posted on 09/02/2008 2:17:17 PM PDT by netmilsmom (The Party of Darkness prefers to have the lights out. - Go Fierce 50!!!)
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To: MarkT

“McCain’s pick may not even find support among ‘family values’ voters.”

What nonsense, the opposite is true. Values voters like myself don’t condon this daughter’s premarital sex, but it is done. The “sin” aspects of this is between her and God, and the church she belongs to. I DO commend her for chosing life and to have the child. And I certainly don’t hold Governor Palin and husband accountable.

I have had too many neices that were raised in a “family values” home that still messed up sexually. Being pregnant is NOT a sin, it is the getting there that is. And as I have said, God is the the forgiveness business where genuine repentance takes place. Once again, that is between her and God.

Personally, I see this as a non-issue. It is incredibly stupid of the Dems attack machines to keep bringing this up...it is going to bite them on the backside.

I’m also tired of the ridiculous attacks that say she shouldn’t run for VP with a Down’s Syndrome child. They have already made it clear that Mr. Palin will be the primary care giver for the children.

I have seen a lot of blogs, etc. on the MSM where women voters are saying they have now decided to vote for Obama because of Palin’s pick. I think this is blantant lies. Those individuals had already chosen Senator Obama and they hope to sway the genuine undecided.

Palin was and is a good choice. God willing, if McCain wins, she may be the next president in 4 to 8 years.


32 posted on 09/02/2008 3:29:10 PM PDT by Sola Veritas (Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
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To: Ann Archy

Unfortunately, here in NYC one has more opportunity to have friends lacking class and grace especially when it comes to politics.


33 posted on 09/02/2008 4:10:51 PM PDT by LottieDah (Democrats and liberals never fail to disappoint.)
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To: MarkT

Quinn you ignorant smut raker. You’re just mad because Bristol’s not a lesbo.


34 posted on 09/02/2008 6:08:27 PM PDT by H.Akston (It's all about property rights.)
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To: MarkT

Ben Bradleeee and Sally Quinn!?!>?


35 posted on 09/02/2008 6:12:13 PM PDT by H.Akston (It's all about property rights.)
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To: H.Akston
I am uncertain with your response. I copy it here - "Ben Bradleeee and Sally Quinn!?!>?" She, in pursuit of her career, seduced Bradlee and caused, in major part, Boss Ben's divorce from his wife while pursuing her own career and personal social advancement.

That said, she is totally qualified to describe cynical and calculated decision making. She is a total hypocrite to attribute, in a negative fashion, the decision of another in pursuit of a political office. I know only that which I have read of her (starting 40+ years ago)and know that she, of all people, should not criticize any person, much less a woman, for making a calculated decision.

36 posted on 09/02/2008 6:34:57 PM PDT by MarkT
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To: Political Junkie Too
Political Junkie Too wrote: Isn't she the woman who is currently in the highest executive ranks within the GOP? That is, elected governor of a state? How many women Governors are there? How many are Republican?

Isn't the governor of Kansas a female Republican?

Frankly, the Palin episode humanizes the GOP. Everyday people with everyday problems.

37 posted on 09/02/2008 8:57:56 PM PDT by JBGUSA (If it's us or them, I choose us.)
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To: Right Wing Assault
But JKF wasn't distracted by his young kids?

Or his affairs?
Or his drug dependency?

38 posted on 09/02/2008 9:58:26 PM PDT by Nevermore
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To: JBGUSA
Isn't the governor of Kansas a female Republican?

Kathleen Sibelius? Republican?

She was reportedly on Bambi's short list. I was relieved when he went for Plugs instead.

39 posted on 09/02/2008 10:29:09 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: JBGUSA

Trigs mom is Bristol: DEBUNKED
Sarah supported Pat Buchannon: DEBUNKED
Sarah was a member of the AIP: DEBUNKED
Racy myspace photos were of Bristol: DEBUNKED


40 posted on 09/02/2008 10:31:05 PM PDT by icwhatudo (If my brother-n-law threatened to kill my father-I'd tell his boss too (Just like Palin did))
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