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Gas prices may have McCain looking at Alaska gov. for VP
Phoenix Business Journal ^ | July 3, 2008 | Mike Sunnucks

Posted on 07/06/2008 5:55:33 PM PDT by gscc

Record-high gasoline and oil prices are a centerpiece of the presidential tilt.

Republican John McCain has some options if he wants to leverage his vice presidential pick on the energy and economy front.

One wildcard name circulating is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, according to political consultants.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; mccain; palin; rino; vp
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To: gscc
She pushed for the new tax system after a huge corruption scandal in AK. The VECO corporation (basically a lobby group for the Oil companies) bribed a bunch of legislators to put in place a very favorable tax system for the oil companies. A couple of them went to prison. Yes, I'd prefer lower oil taxes; however, they had to do something to regain the public trust after that debacle. Although the taxes are higher, the new system isn't all that bad. For example, there was just a story in the ADN about how a group of independents is benefiting. They get tax rebates which significantly lower their cost of exploration. They are planning to explore more on the North Slope soon. These same tax rebates have contributed to the larger operating budget. Also, the price of electricity, recently negotiated union contracts, and general costs of running government have increased...everywhere. Under any governor, the operating budget would have increased. She cut crap out of the capital budget like wireless internet for 3rd graders. As for the pipeline, before there was one proposal which the legislators were never going to pass with the 30 year lock-in rate. Now all of sudden, there's two on the table. Let the competition continue.

A lot of the criticism comes from “The Anchorage Times.” They claim to be “conservative” but it's really just run by the old corrupt guard that are still bitter they got ousted.

However, should she be VP...No. Not enough experience yet.
(Also, yes I just registered and I know people are skeptical about new users. lol My job keeps me very busy, but I read this site all the time. It's where I get my news every morning. Keep up the good work!)

61 posted on 07/07/2008 12:00:59 AM PDT by SMCC1
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To: gscc

All I know of Palin is what Ive read on FR..and saw her on TV a few times. It appears she is popular within her state with most but that doesnt mean much in a national election.

Wouuld 4 yrs of McCain’s VP ruin her? Will she stand up against McCain and his goofy RAT pals? I dont know but what is cetain is conservatives are in dire need to find SOMEONE that’s real.

Talk of Palin and Jindal, two new faces on the national scene proves how desperate conservatives are for new leadership.

McCain wont get anywhere with a sitting Republican senator...most of which are pure spineless scum and most of the Republican guvs are just as bad.

We have a real mess with no good options.


62 posted on 07/07/2008 12:36:20 AM PDT by rrrod
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To: gscc
Sarah!!Please don't do it!! We need you !! In the next Senatorial election, we need someone who can knock off that blustering a$$$ Stevens. It is time for him to go.

If we can get a good Repub to knock him off in the primary, I'll vote for him/her. Anything to keep that Socialist Begich out....

63 posted on 07/07/2008 1:09:39 AM PDT by snowtigger (It ain't what you shoot, it's what you hit...)
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To: gscc

I’m more than willing to vote for McCain in order for Obama not to sit in the oval office... That said my message to John McCain is thus... “PICK ONE ALREADY!”


64 posted on 07/07/2008 5:38:12 AM PDT by Lazarus Starr
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To: Lonely Are The Brave

That’s disappointing.


65 posted on 07/07/2008 5:39:09 AM PDT by stevio (Crunchy Con - God, guns, guts, and organically grown crunchy nuts.)
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To: gscc

I love this for couple of reasons:

What a slap down.

1. The governor of Florida would not have to go through a phony marriage to try and convince folks he isn’t light in the loafers. It has been sounding as if he believes he may be tapped for VP, hence the announced marriage.

2. Hillary will self-destruct from the total anger and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions/qualities of another woman.

I don’t care about gender or skin shade. Hillary does. As long as that person does not have his/her head up its butt like all but a few politicians do, I would find this an excellent choice.

Lack of experience it is said... because she has not learned to be a crook like the rest?

She will be VP and not president for now unless something happens to Mr. McNut. Should this happen, I am convinced she is a quick learner.

If true, this is exciting news. It was like when Bush picked Cheney as his VP. It made me feel that the country was in the hands of at least one adult (Cheney).


66 posted on 07/07/2008 8:24:45 AM PDT by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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To: GOP_Lady

“Most people don’t vote because of the VP...”

There were enough of us who were going to sit home until Cheney was announced as VP.

That alone did make a difference with many of us.


67 posted on 07/07/2008 8:30:05 AM PDT by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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To: gscc

Just here for the pics...


68 posted on 07/07/2008 8:33:18 AM PDT by Hatteras
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To: gscc
may have McCain looking at Alaska gov

No, can't have her. Turn over ANWR to Alaska and then we can talk.

69 posted on 07/07/2008 8:40:15 AM PDT by RightWhale (I will veto each and every beer)
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To: gscc
In 1984, former Vice President and Presidential candidate Walter Mondale selected Ferraro to be his running mate in the upcoming election.

The positive polling Mondale received when she joined him did not last until November, and they were defeated in an electoral landslide by incumbent President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush.

I repeat: These comments are nuttier than a fruitcake.

McCain/Palin = 39 state defeat

70 posted on 07/07/2008 1:56:50 PM PDT by bill1952 (Obama-the only one who can make me vote McCain McCain-the only one who can make me stay at home)
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To: Lonely Are The Brave

FREEDOM...SOMETHING VERY FOREIGN TO MYTH SUPPORTERS


71 posted on 07/07/2008 4:02:56 PM PDT by Fred (The Democrat Party is the Nadir of Nilhilism)
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To: Fred

Liberty...

I am from the old school of Republicans who supported Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan...

They were not myths...

Look, she is ok but hardly VP material and is a country club Republican through and through.

Out with the establishment Republicans and bring on the new who believe in Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan.

“Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.”
Ronald Reagan


72 posted on 07/07/2008 5:23:37 PM PDT by Lonely Are The Brave
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To: Lonely Are The Brave
>“Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.”
Ronald Reagan

Ron was a fan of Teddy.


Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer “Present” or “Not guilty.”

- Theodore Roosevelt

73 posted on 07/07/2008 6:36:44 PM PDT by bill1952 (Obama-the only one who can make me vote McCain McCain-the only one who can make me stay at home)
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To: gscc
The drawback for Palin is that she's not experienced

But that Big Ear Socialist guy, he's got a lot of experience, now doesn't he ... and 'the Messiah' is running for Prez, not VP.

She has enuf experience to be the VP, if she can carry herself well in a campaign, and in a debate. These things I do not know, since I don't live in Perma Frost Country.

Maybe you Alaskan FReepers can tell us if Gov Palin is quick on her feet or not and can charm a crowd and perhaps a country ...

74 posted on 07/07/2008 6:47:45 PM PDT by Babu
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To: bill1952

“The positive polling Mondale received when she joined him did not last until November, and they were defeated in an electoral landslide by incumbent President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush.”

And that had to do with picking Ferraro and had nothing to do with Reagan? Your analysis is what is nutty.


75 posted on 07/07/2008 7:52:13 PM PDT by gscc
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To: californianmom

She would give On the Job Training real meaning wouldn’t she?


76 posted on 07/08/2008 2:42:01 AM PDT by jonrick46
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To: gscc
And that had to do with picking Ferraro and had nothing to do with Reagan? Your analysis is what is nutty.

No, it isn't.

Mondale picked someone who could not help at all, and that contributed to the greatest electoral defeat ever.

Despite your superficial glossing over of the subject, this is exactly what will happen in November unless McCain can do many things between now and then perfectly, and a solid VP who can deliver a state that is in the balance or up for grabs is what is absolutely necessary, not some dreamy “this will appeal to a broad spectrum of females” etc, nonsense.

She adds nothing of the sort, and would be a terrible choice that achieves absolutely nothing. - Just like Ferraro.

77 posted on 07/08/2008 9:05:20 AM PDT by bill1952 (Obama-the only one who can make me vote McCain McCain-the only one who can make me stay at home)
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To: bill1952

Still a very foolish statement. Mondale could have resurrected FDR and he would have lost in a land slide. Yes Palin isn’t needed to deliver her home state. There are, however, many states where 1-2% would mean the difference and her appeal to women, young voters, and social conservatives will mean the difference.


78 posted on 07/08/2008 7:53:56 PM PDT by gscc
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