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McCain, Make History- Choose Hutchison (editorial)
History News Network ^ | August 23, 2008 | Judith Apter Klinghoffer

Posted on 08/24/2008 6:03:42 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued

Yes, I know she says she does not want to be vice president. Biden also said that. If offered she is not going to turn down the opportunity to make history. I know she will not be the first women running for vice president. But she will be the first QUALIFIED woman to do so. Geraldine Ferraro was the first one. But like Barack Obama, she was essentially an affirmative action choice. There can be no questioning of the first US female senator from the Texas, Kay Bailey Hutchison qualifications or her vote getting ability.

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TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; 2old; hutchison; mccain; openborderssellout
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To: Clintonfatigued

KBH gutted the Secure Fence Act, effectively defunding it. She did it in an effort to get the Hispanic vote when she runs for governor of Texas.

As far as I’m conerned she can kiss my baby smooth American ass.


21 posted on 08/24/2008 6:17:12 PM PDT by navyguy (Some days you are the pigeon, some days you are the statue.)
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To: Sunsong

I agree Palin, Palin, Palin. KBH would also be OK. Ridge is a BIG no for me. Liberman too.


22 posted on 08/24/2008 6:18:16 PM PDT by MtnClimber (http://www.jeffhead.com/obama/nobamanation-sticker.jpg)
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To: Fishrrman

I don’t want a woman in the VP slot anymore than I want one in the Presidential one. As a woman from a state with a woman governor, albeit a Commie woman, I just don’t think a woman would garner that many votes from Conservative/Republican women. We like men, for the most part, to be in charge.

We don’t make Margaret Thatchers here...yet.


23 posted on 08/24/2008 6:18:27 PM PDT by madison10
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To: Bobkk47
With Romney comes all the controversy of being on both sides of abortion.

I do agree with you on Governor Palin.

McCain has had opportunities to acknowledge us as being representative of Conservatism and has slapped us at every turn. Why would the “Maverick” want to change now?

Hoping for a Conservative pick, anticipating a Democrat or RINO pick.

24 posted on 08/24/2008 6:20:12 PM PDT by Rational Thought
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To: Hattie
To all

Kay Bailey Hutchinson is too old!
(Don't know enough about her recent stands to know if the RINO charge has merit!)
Three legislators is too many legislators running this election cycle!
I want a Governor running, from what little I know about Palin she seems like a good choice. Choosing her would bring in youth (looks!) and show the public that the GOP was serious about solving the current energy crisis. She could explain what intellectual fraud it is by banning all drilling in ANWAR and elsewhere in Alaska. (As I understand the drilling area is about the size of LAX.) Also Biden would have the unenviable task of debating Palin and not look like he was beating up a girl!
My question is does and Palin have any ties to the Steven's politcal machine?

25 posted on 08/24/2008 6:20:19 PM PDT by Reily
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To: Reily
Sorry typo

My question is does Palin have any ties to the Steven's political machine?

26 posted on 08/24/2008 6:21:35 PM PDT by Reily
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To: Sunsong

Reasons for Palin

1) She’s a woman with real life experiences

2) Governor of an energy producing state

3) She’s pro-life

4) She’s an economic/political conservative

5) She’s telegenic

6) She’s not afraid to play hard ball.


27 posted on 08/24/2008 6:21:39 PM PDT by Perdogg
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To: Clintonfatigued

Just what we need, two open borders liberals on the Republican ticket and two radical marxists on the Democratic one.


28 posted on 08/24/2008 6:21:44 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: Perdogg
Obama opened a huge door for McCain. Palin would draw in soccer moms across the nation and put drilling front and center.

I can see the debate now. I'm from Alaska and we want to give you all the oil and gas you could want, but guys like this Senator from Delaware are stopping us.

Pwned.

What's Biden going to do, bully a woman? Not going to happen.

29 posted on 08/24/2008 6:21:46 PM PDT by MattinNJ (I would really, really love to depose Obama.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Sa-rah, Sa-rah, Sa-rah...


30 posted on 08/24/2008 6:22:41 PM PDT by MarkT
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To: Clintonfatigued

Lame suggestion — too old, and another friggin senator congress critter. Tanks but no tanks ...

Sarah Palin please.


31 posted on 08/24/2008 6:23:23 PM PDT by webschooner
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To: Perdogg

One major reason not to have get her is that she just had a baby with down syndrome, and she is probably still nursing the baby.

She may be good in 4 years, but she is still recouping from having a baby. Nursing is a very physical activity. How could she even campaign with a nursing baby?


32 posted on 08/24/2008 6:23:56 PM PDT by luckystarmom
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To: Fishrrman
War - quite frankly - is the business of men, NOT of women.

Generally true, with the occasional Thatcheresque exception proving the rule.

33 posted on 08/24/2008 6:25:10 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Merci beau coup.)
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To: Fishrrman; All

Your post has some merit.

However, I would add this as a point of consideration:

What if 9/11 hadn’t happened?

America never really knew what W had in him until he had a disaster to respond to. History gave him the Battle of the Century, and he responded with courage and valor. History will ultimately decide what will be wirtten about his level of greatness.

Who’s to say that McCain’s veep choice, if forced into the Oval Office, could not rise to a similar level?

I really can’t argue with your premise, but I just offered something for all to think about.

Peace.


34 posted on 08/24/2008 6:25:15 PM PDT by TheRobb7 (Mutiny at the Convention: The Last, Best Hope for Conservatives in '08)
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To: Clintonfatigued

If he’s looking for a liberal Republican, she’d do. She won’t bring many votes, but she might be able to bring in some money.


35 posted on 08/24/2008 6:25:28 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: Perdogg

Whoo Hoo! Thats our girl!

36 posted on 08/24/2008 6:25:53 PM PDT by An Old Man ("The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they suppress." Douglas)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Pro-abort. Brilliant.

Then he’ll have lots of time to write his memoirs.


37 posted on 08/24/2008 6:26:01 PM PDT by BibChr ("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
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To: luckystarmom

She’s a mother with real world experiences, something that Hillary supporters could appreciate.


38 posted on 08/24/2008 6:27:06 PM PDT by Perdogg
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To: TitansAFC

I don’t care if she’s a woman, She is pro abortion and not going to get my vote ever. Why should she protect my rights if she has no qualms about killing the most innocent in our society.


39 posted on 08/24/2008 6:27:48 PM PDT by LauraJean (sometimes I win sometimes I donate to the equine benevolent society)
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To: Perdogg

At the expense of her baby, I don’t think so.

In 4 years, she may be able to run, but not with a newborn.

She chose to have a baby, so she has a responsibility to that baby first. No one else can nurse and take care of that baby like her, not even her husband.

In 4 years, but not with a newborn.


40 posted on 08/24/2008 6:29:32 PM PDT by luckystarmom
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