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Is Sarah Palin the new Teddy Roosevelt?
zimbio.com ^ | 8/30/08 | Tim Wisdom

Posted on 08/30/2008 7:27:34 AM PDT by mathprof

John McCain announced his V.P. running mate today and it turns out to be an excellent choice. Sarah Palin is the current Governor of Alaska and, although most people haven’t heard of her, she brings a lot to the ticket. The more I read and hear about her, the more I’m reminded of Theodore Roosevelt.

Although she’s relatively young she has quite a few layers of experience. She’s a former champion basketball player, beauty pageant contestant, PTA member, city councilwoman and Mayor. Her husband is a commercial fisherman and union member who cares for their five children. She’s a life member of the NRA and a pro-life, conservative, hunting, fishing, conservationist. Governor Palin has fought corruption within the Republican Party and has one of the highest approval ratings of any Governor.

Teddy Roosevelt also had a wide variety of experiences before winning national office. He had a reputation for doing what was right for the people, not for himself. As President he started the National Park system to conserve land for future generations. Unlike environmentalists, who believe the environment should be protected at all costs, conservationists believe it should be protected in balance with the needs of people. Both President Roosevelt and Governor Palin represent an understanding of that balance, coupled with an appreciation for all of our natural resources.

The most impressive connection I find between the two is a great strength of character.

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KEYWORDS: 2008veep; palin; theodoreroosevelt
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I hope the MSM (or at least Rush) makes this comparison.

Teddy Roosevelt's first elected office was gov of NY from Jan 1, 1899 until Dec 31, 1900, after which he became Vice President.

1 posted on 08/30/2008 7:27:34 AM PDT by mathprof
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I hope not.


2 posted on 08/30/2008 7:30:08 AM PDT by Maceman (If you're not getting a tax cut, you're getting a pay cut.)
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Is Sarah Palin the new Teddy Roosevelt?>>>>>>>>>>>>

Absolutely Affirmative.

Right down to being a Big Game hunter.

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Walk softly and Carry a BIG Stick.

I bet Dick Cheny is is love.

3 posted on 08/30/2008 7:32:22 AM PDT by Candor7 (Fascism? All it takes is for good men to say nothing, (http://www.theobamafile.com/))
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Experience wise, I think this is a valid comparison. Legislatively and executively, I think not. Teddy was quite the progressive (liberal), compared to current conservative Republicans.


4 posted on 08/30/2008 7:33:16 AM PDT by Paradox (Obama, the Audacity of Hype.)
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To: mathprof

Roosevelt also bucked his party and the established order in general.

The parallels are pretty amazing.

I’d call her a Teddy without San Juan.


5 posted on 08/30/2008 7:33:37 AM PDT by Wiseghy ("You want to break this army? Then break your word to it.")
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To: mathprof

McCain’s vp decision was his most brilliant move yet.


6 posted on 08/30/2008 7:33:37 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Reaganism lives--take a look at Sarah Palin)
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To: mathprof

A “Mrs. Smith goes to Washington”, or “Davy Crockett” type story.


7 posted on 08/30/2008 7:34:44 AM PDT by TruthWillWin
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The more I read and hear about her, the more I’m reminded of Theodore Roosevelt.

Math, that is exactly how I felt as I watched the Announcement Event.

8 posted on 08/30/2008 7:38:13 AM PDT by woofer (Senator Obama ain't run nothin' but his mouth - Steyn)
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To: mathprof

I’m “channeling” Teddy right now about Sarah and he simply says, “Bully!”


9 posted on 08/30/2008 7:45:16 AM PDT by synchron
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To: mathprof

Nah. She’s our Thatcher.


10 posted on 08/30/2008 7:45:58 AM PDT by aculeus
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11 posted on 08/30/2008 7:48:38 AM PDT by paul in cape
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The new Bull-Moose party. I can see a large trophy head hanging in the Oval office along with the typical family photos. However it would not be appropriate to compliment her by saying “Nice Rack”.
12 posted on 08/30/2008 7:49:05 AM PDT by bleach (They have Obama- We have Oh! MAMA.)
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To: mathprof

My recollection is that the NY Republican Party then in those days was crooked, and they wanted to bump him up to VP to get rid of him. So yes, I see the comparison.


13 posted on 08/30/2008 7:49:30 AM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: aculeus

The way she handles the press, I’m thinking more of Reagan in a skirt!


14 posted on 08/30/2008 7:54:16 AM PDT by GWMcClintock (Right after Lib Democrats, the most dangerous politicians are country club Republicans. T. Sowell)
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I hope not. Teddy is over-rated. I’ll skip the details and cut to the chase. He was a media creation. The media of the time (if you can believe it) were as biased Republican (and I don’t mean conservative) as it is biased Democratic today. He increased the size and scope of the Federal government without benefit of constitutional amendment. And so on. He’s popular all right, because he was a populist, not a conservative. Flame on.


15 posted on 08/30/2008 7:55:29 AM PDT by RKV (He who has the guns makes the rules)
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To: TruthWillWin

Daisy Crockett even....


16 posted on 08/30/2008 7:56:28 AM PDT by usmcobra (A vote for McCain & Palin is a vote against Obama bin Biden)
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Teddy Roosevelt's first elected office was gov of NY from Jan 1, 1899 until Dec 31, 1900, after which he became Vice President.

He was elected to a term in the New York Assembly before that.

And for God's sake don't try and make Palin into a Teddy Roosevelt! The media will eat her alive if you do.

17 posted on 08/30/2008 7:57:20 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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“Teddy Roosevelt’s first elected office was gov of NY”

This isn’t true. He was in the Assembly at I think age 26 and fought corruption with then Governor Grover Cleveland. He also served as commissioner of police, but I can’t remember if that was elective or appointive.


18 posted on 08/30/2008 8:00:01 AM PDT by cotton1706
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I hope so, Theo is my favorite past President.... BULLY!


19 posted on 08/30/2008 8:02:14 AM PDT by Shqipo (Palin for Veep...? The shot....SCORE!!!!!)
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To: RKV
Careful: ;D


VoteMatchQuiz, Palin is a Moderate Populist Conservative.

20 posted on 08/30/2008 8:04:09 AM PDT by Daffynition (Would you back a gun-toting former beauty queen for vice-president?)
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