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To: misterrob
I wouldn't vote for her as POTUS with her current resume.

What, pray tell, would be your standard then?

After all, Governor Palin has more executive experience (at least in a political/government context) than a few other Presidents - let alone Vice-Presidents.

FDR and Teddy Roosevelt each had only held the elective office of governor - for a nicely coincidental two years - before winning on a national ticket (TR as vice-president).

Oh, and aside from a little military experience and running a farm, one might say that the resume was a little thin for . . . George Washington.

I'm not saying that Sarah Palin is particularly well-qualified for the job, but I think Senators are, in general, even less so. And unlike Governors, I truly think that Senators become less qualified, not more, with more time in Washington.

Because in addition to being executives, they also need to represent the people of the nation, and aside from judges, long-term Senators are probably the most-isolated, most aloof people in public office.

And yes, from that you can tell that I think none of the other three people are terribly well qualified, either. However, since none-of-the-above is not a viable, option, I'll be voting for McCain-Palin as a ticket that became more qualified - not less - when Governor Palin was added to it.
78 posted on 09/12/2008 2:38:18 PM PDT by Phlyer
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To: Phlyer

Uh, if you bothered to read the rest of my post then you would see what my requirements are. And, you simply cannot compare the world of today with what we had over 200 years ago.

All I am asking for is a track record. 2 years isn’t enough.


92 posted on 09/13/2008 4:59:43 AM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Keep the Change!)
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