Analysis: McCain sidekick grabs the limelight

AP via SFGate ^ | 9/12/8 | JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer

[SmithL]

AssPress Bias Alert!

[RC2]

McCain doesn’t care. He’s probably having fun with it. I’d bet that Sarah has told McCain to let them hammer at her and take the pressure off of him. The press is just dumb enough to fall for it.

[jeffc]

Yes, you are right, of course. Maybe my memory is faulty, but I do not recall the lamestream media reporting that Ferraro "stole the spotlight" from Mondale back in 1984.

I do recall them gushing about how important and gutsy it was for Mondale to pick a woman for VP, even though (by her own admission at the time) she was not ready to step into the Presidency, if it was so needed. The press did quickly cover that over, though . . . .

[mrsmel]

I won’t hold my breath to see if they report on the sparseness of Biden’s crowds when “The One” isn’t with him.

[CatOwner]

This also explains why McCain hit the TV circuit today. Even with the adversarial questioning on the shows, keep expanding his lead with the independents.

[wideawake]

It's pretty breathtaking how deeply in the tank for Obama the press is.

[KansasGirl]

Someone here on FR (Miss Marple I believe) predicted this exact story!!

[rightinthemiddle]

Before I read the article, I need to post this:

Jennifer Loven is a DNC hack!

Now, I’ll read the article and see if she disappoints.

[b9]

She did NOT “stumble on foreign policy” in her ABC interview!

Asking Charlie to clarify his question about the Bush Doctrine was wise and clear.

[JRandomFreeper]

Functions of a VP candidate: Lightning rod for press attacks, attack dog so that the Presidential candidate can stand back and look Presidential. It seems to be working just fine. With the added advantage that Zero is wasting time on our #2 pick, and has lost sight of the battle, not to mention the war.

Inside the OODA loop, indeed.

/johnny

[N. Theknow]

I won’t hold my breath to see if they report on the sparseness of Biden’s crowds when “The One” isn’t with him.

Biden has already taken a course in making animals from ballooons so he can hit the birthday/bar mitzvah circuit.

[4rcane]

maybe the media are counting reporters as part of the crowd. When Palin left, the army of reporters followed her

[rightinthemiddle]

The AP and San Francisco Chronicle still call Loven a “writer” and “reporter.”

All she does is editorialize. She’s not a professional journalist. She is a Liberal Commentator.

[N. Theknow]

Meanwhile, Obama spoke to a throng of 200 people today in New Hampshire.

0bama will spend two days in New Hampshire which has...hold on...are you ready...4 Electoral votes.

[N. Theknow]

Meanwhile, Obama spoke to a throng of 200 people today in New Hampshire.

0bama will spend two days in New Hampshire which has...hold on...are you ready...4 Electoral votes.

[jakerobins]

She’s not his Side kick she is an woman who was promoted because of her abilties and talents.

Experience with small town and running a state. She is the would be the VP an executive second only to the President.

Would be the actual President if John McCain was under anestetia or some other way unable to function.

This is an important pick for someone. Not to be taken lightly as you might been in a situation where for a little while they are the POTUS and Commander and chief.

So the trust and respect he shows her tells me he can recognize some one with leadership ability and managing a tough situation well no matter what fisnish the job.

SO off all the people he could of picked he picked a Lesser known person who shows Great potential.

Obama picked Biden. While he has experience it’s not in a Leadership psition with any responsibility.

Neither of them have any. I would be scared /worried to have either in charge.

[rightinthemiddle]

This isn’t her first liberal rodeo:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1227206/posts

[rightinthemiddle]

Loven ping

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

Meanwhile, Obama spoke to a throng of 200 people today in New Hampshire.

Palin will bring in 12000 in new hampshire

[FFranco]

I have no doubt that Mrs. Palin will be President some day. She has the sense, poise and charisma to gain the office and be a very successful Chief Executive and Leader of the Free World.