Now, we're supposed to want our candidates to emulate Obama?
Posted on 07/06/2009 7:22:56 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
[C]omparisons do a disservice to Reagan, who not only served two full terms as governor of California, but also spent decades studying the issues and immersing himself in conservative philosophy. His writings and radio commentaries make this abundantly clear. He proved people wrong because they objectively were wrong. This does not mean that whenever the media writes off or attacks a conservative politician that he or she is the next Reagan
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to win and govern effectively you have to do more than "galvanize the party base" and "convince conservatives" -- you also have to convince independents and even some Democrats, as Reagan did [but] instead of going back to Alaska to gain more governing experience as many advised, Palin resigned after just two and a half years on the job. And there’s nothing to indicate that she has the slightest interest in boning up on policy. Honestly, what’s her incentive to study policy and do the boring task of governing? No matter what she does, her army of apologists will make excuses for her and lash out at those who dare to criticize her by accusing them of being liberal elitists who are threatened by her sheer awesomeness....
[N]one of this really matters if Palin intends to leave elective politics and become some sort of television or radio personality. My comments are only meant as a response to those who are still seriously suggesting her as a potential presidential candidate. Last October, an ABC/Washington Post poll found that only 35 percent of Americans thought Palin was qualified enough to be president, yet now her boosters expect us to believe that an additional nine months in office is all she needed to assauge Americans' concerns, allowing her to resign and prepare for a presidential run.
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Yup. It's amazing how many Freepers fit this bill.
As she continues to take on the media directly and critically, her popularity grows. Her courage will be the single facet of her campaign that takes her all the way to the white house.
Youth and looks over wisdom and experience.
Sad.
And Sarah's foundations are solid and determined. For what all which Sarah stands unmasks the Callow Shallows...in both parties.
Although, like the Tea Parties, she always draws such paltry crowds. /s
Well said. I like Sarah Palin but wasn’t fully convinced she was the real deal. Conservatives liked her traditional values and beliefs, and her down to earth nature. As a running mate for McCain, she did a good job firing up the troops and that led to her being touted as a strong candidate for the GOP in 2012 and a good alternative to the liberal, Mitt Romney. Sadly, Palin’s resignation has changed all that.
Obama's lack of experience was/is near criminal. But, the perception by a significant majority of American electorate was that Obama was erudite, scholarly and intellectual. True of false, that was the overwhelming opinion of him at the time of his election.
By contrast, Palin suffered from the exact opposite perception. And again, right or wrong, that was and continues to be her political reality. I haven't read or heard any cogent strategy from either Palin or any of her supporters that details how she'll overcome that perception.
That statement she delivered on Friday morning, while loved by her adoring fans, was seen as rambling and incoherent by the same people that she'll have to win over if she wants a future in elective politics. Not an auspicious start if a campaign is indeed what she mounting.
Once again, we do really care about the experience and qualifications of candidates, or is it just a rhetorical club to attack our opponents with?
Yup. Like Obama, she's got an army of brainless worshipers who support her because of her charismatic personality.
It sadden's me that some many in the GOP have fallen for the politics of personality. I would expect this of the left, but not of my fellow conservatives.
Well, I see the same kind of vaccum that existed in history after the FDR/Truman era was done. Then it was who would the Republican party nominate to take on (socialist) Adali Stevenson: Windell Willkie, Thomas Dewey again, or Harold Stassen? They ended up drafting Ike.
I have enough optimism that America will be economically fatigued of OWE-bama come 2012 when the second stimulus fails like our current first one, the cap and trade "eco" results on "eco"(nomic) disaster and health care chokes paychecks to death.
Now, we're supposed to want our candidates to emulate Obama?
I think Jindal has the moral fortitude and brains to lead the country, but he doesn't have the charisma necessary to win a national election.
Palin, on the other hand, has the moral fortitude and charisma, but doesn't have the brains.
Basically, I think we're pretty screwed right now.
Apparently, we're just bitter and jealous.
I don't have any more information than anybody else on this thread, but it would seem to me that if Sarah Palin were going to retire from public life she would already have said as much. That means she is engaging in the time-honored political tradition of "keeping her options open." In any case, why does she have to "play all her cards" at one? It serves no purpose that would benefit her.
One thing I’ve learned from reading posts on Palin is that Conservatives do not make up 40% of America.
Maybe 40% think they are conservatives.
But even here in the bastion of conservative websites, you see the conservative weakness.
Just as “conservtive” politicians sell out to the Leftist media and let the media deselect and select our candidates. I see Freepers to weak in their own beliefs to support a conservative.
Most will come around if Palin puts the work in during the midterms. But the weakness and will to sellout to a media selected RINO is astounding.
You do understand that in a democracy, it helps when you have at least 50.1% of the people on your side? 35% is just a little short of that number. It might be wise to be so cavalier about it.
For saving John MeCain from the most lopsided, embarrassing presidential loss in US history?
Only if you want to win elections. The days of people only voting for a Howard Taft type background are over. Like it or not, the American people are deep in a reality TV show mentality, enamored with glamour, and looking for celebrities instead of resumes.
You can bemoan this to your hearts content, or you can admit that your countrymen are what they are, and plan accordingly. If you're looking for another moral victory, please roll out another ancient war veteran from the bowels of the RNC. If you're looking for a real victory, start with someone who has the right views, and star power to boot.
While Palin proved she can dish out the red meat in her speeches, I'm keeping an eye on Rep. Michelle Bachmann actions.
Will she write, speak, walk and talk like Reagan? No. Reagan did not strive to be like others and that's what brought him success.That is Reaganism. There is no Bushism or Clintionism , at least not in the positive sense.
Palin will forge her own path, on her own time, in her own way; and when God opens the door of opportunity, she will run right through.
And Long after the dust settles, Palinism may be the standard.
And she's easy on the eyes.
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