This is a center right country. Yes, we have have a good bunch of loons and mushyheaded dolts, but at the end of the day, this country leans right.
The other thing we have is that like him or not, people know that McCain is what he purports to be. It’s not that clear with the other guy.
Finally, Barracuda. I’d say it’s better to have a candidate who half of the electorate can identify with rather than 20%.
We will prevail.
McCain gave a terrific speech, and the Boston Herald headline beside his picture was ‘Big Mac!’ (You don’t have to ask, where’s the beef.)
what was he doing with his time when he was a part time lecturer at Univ of Chicago?
He turned down tenure. Never published. No one can support themselves on part time lecturer fees.
In other words, he's got gaping holes in his resume.
What is up with that?
No wonder they are afraid of Sailin’ Pailn
What a stroke of genius on the part of McCain’s campaign. Don’t know if it was the man himself or one of is staffers that came up with the plan, but it’s truly genius! It’s a great marketing foil when you have something about your product that is negative, or thought to be by a large part of your customer base, you find a way to package that negative and present it as your biggest asset. Here’s what they’ve done.
McCain’s age is being used against him at every turn. Most responses to claims about his age sound sorta weak and fall on deaf ears. So, what to do. Have him do something that makes his age one of his strongest points! But how? I know, I know! Give him a running mate that is so desirable that voters begin thinking, “Well, it would be a shame for the old guy to die or something, but look at the bright side. It would suddenly be President Sarah, Sarah, Sarah!” So the stroke of genius was to give America someone whose ascension to the top spot would be welcomed.
If we’re lucky, he or his staff will come up with some tactics to use on our enemies in Iran and Russia, etc.
Half of America is looking forward to shaking their head sadly and saying, “Gosh, so sad about John McCain. They say he will be OK with lots of work. By the way, did you see that shot of Sarah!, Sarah!, Sarah! in that green dress last week. Wow!”
Considering the pressure Palin was under, it was an exceptional performance. It does fall under the category of great speech in one way because it achieved what the speaker intended it to (impress the audience), in spades.