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By Friday morning, a silly round of "will he, won't he" had snatched news media attention away from Presidential candidate Barack Obama's historic and rousing acceptance speech and the guessing game of who McCain would or would not pick to be his running mate was in full swing. McCain answered with a choice right out of left field; really left, as in Alaska and from the farthest right of the Republican social conservative continuum. McCain selected Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Lifetime NRA member, staunchly in favor of reversing Roe v. Wade and a supporter of teaching Creationsim in school, McCain's choice of this former beauty queen, at least initially, appears to have motivated the Evangelical Christian base so crucial to Republican success in the past two elections.Here's more about the reaction to Gov. Sarah Palin from 'The Baltimore Sun':
Watching the speech from the site of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., McCain delegate Carmen Amedori, a former lawmaker from Carroll County, said she was in tears.
"It's going to really boost the ticket and the energy of the base, wherever it was lacking, because it is a first for the Republicans, and a good pick," Amedori said. "We've gone out of the realm of the manly look of the Republican Party. We have a pretty face on the Republican Party, and not just a pretty face, but a woman who is accomplished in many ways."
Palin was elected Alaska governor two years ago, with 48 percent of the 238,307 votes cast - fewer than the 282,537 votes cast in Baltimore County alone in the Maryland gubernatorial race that year.
Her selection by McCain turned the heads of some prominent Republicans after weeks of chatter had focused on former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
During a taping of a television show at the Tribune Broadcasting studio in Washington, former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. declined to give a full-throated backing of her candidacy, saying on air that he didn't know much about her.
Afterward, speaking with acquaintances, he said: "I gotta go digest this choice."
Former Governor Ehrlich, a lot of other people are right there with you.
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By: justme on 8/31/2008 9:43PM
I think it is a great pick. I disagree on a few of her hardlines, but for so many issues, it is about time they were represented on a republican ticket. I think the fact that she is a woman, and a mother is a bonus because she has a 180 degree viewpoint on so many issues than the traditional male counterparts. She has a son in the military, she gave birth to a child knowing it had a birth defect, she loves the outdoors and sports. I look forward to the debates because I hope he can bring the balance to politics that we need in this country and bring more focus to the families and what we really need.
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By: Gene McCann on 9/01/2008 12:58AM
Finally, a breath of sunshine. Her experience as a council woman, mayor, and governor provides her with a background on local issues, township, and state office.
Her visits to Iraq to talk to wounded Americans exhibits her commitment to our presence there.
Lastly, in her short political career of approximately 12 years, she has made more important decisions than Obama has made in his tenure in the senate.
It will be nice to have someone who is more in tune to the middle class than the two democractic senators.
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By: Lucy on 9/01/2008 12:57AM
It is so refreshing to see a black person speak highly of someone who is NOT black.
Obama is not experienced enough to be president. He has the same OLD ideas the Democrat Party has had for 50 years.
Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will turn the United States into the old Soviet Union.
They will kill any incentive in our country. Tax anyone who makes a dollar - and give it to people who sit on their asses!
Obama is lying about taxes. The Democrats in Congress have a bill waiting for his signature that will significantly raise taxes on anyone earning $30,000 or more a year. So if you now earn $30,000 - you are paying the IRS $4,500 in taxes. Obama's bill will cost you $8,400 per year. And, that is just the FEDERAL tax.
People need to wake up - and stop following Obama like sheep just because he is black.
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By: Ron on 9/01/2008 12:57AM
I am a 'registered' republican white male (surprise! haha) . . . oh wait, I'm gay and a Christian, I'm pro choice, but support gun rights. I support less taxes on business, but am very concerned about the environment. I want more money for education, but I want teachers AND parents more accoutable. I think that a single mom shouldnt get welfare benefits unless the father can be named. I'm proud to be an American, but embarrased on hoe my current President has work with other countries.
I want to have an additional tax of $1 per gallon to force people to be efficient, but I am concered about those stuggling to make ends meet.
I support the Auto Industries, and dislike SOME (not all aspects of unions). I like Boeing, but not how airlines treat flight attendants and pilots....
I want new ideas from a new President (think Barack), but want a person with more experience and a history of working on both sides of aisle (McCain)....
The next 60 days is going to give me an ulcer, because I take the election very serious.
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By: Joe on 9/01/2008 12:56AM
Too much "I'm a Republician/Democrate" crap. We are better than that. McCain will start World War III and it won't matter if you're pro/con, values, leadership, etc., This election is too important to let racism influence decisions which will directly impact you, your kids, and grandbabies. Some people just hate to see a Black man show them how to govern. Jealousy and envy? Electing Gomer Pyle and Betty Boe to run this country is totally irresponsible and super duper stupid.
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By: BufSolja on 9/01/2008 12:55AM
The addition of Governor Palin looks like a major act of desperation by Senator McCain. He's trying to pull in those female Hillary voters who won't accept Barack Obama.
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By: Joann on 9/01/2008 12:55AM
Governor Palin is an inspiration for women. A VP choice McCain never would have made if it weren't for Obama and his outstanding accomplishments. It shows how defeated McCain was beginning to feel because he never would have picked a woman. But because of Obama, he was forced to "think outside the box".
It is nice to see the McCain supporters try so hard to believe in her. Many of her political colleagues didn't even know who she was. One meeting and one phone call was enough to convince McCain she was right for the job?
Unlike with Biden, the Republican party is split behind this VP choice and are hoping for the best, there were a lot of comments about Bill and Hillary's acting ability. Now the entire Republican Party has to put on a show, and make believe they support this VP nomination.
I hope her sole platform is not vote for me Hillary supporters, I'm a woman. She has the same political standpoint as Bush and McCain.
If she does have any substance, we will never see it. Where was Cheney all this time? That's where she will be. No Change.
Obama-Biden is the better Presidential choice.
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By: KG on 9/01/2008 12:54AM
Speaking as a 48 year old woman ... I know John McCain is the man for the job. No doubt in my mind...As far as his pick for Vice President...I feel John McCain made a brillant move.
I got my vote on folks!!!!! I cannot wait until November 4th 2008!!!!! Finally, we can say Victory!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Shay on 9/01/2008 9:12AM
I am very suprised with McCain pick as VP. I did do some research and my main concern is why did she keep her pregnancy hidden for 7 months. It doesn't click with me. Not even a bump. Something is very fishy with this.
Her resume is very good however her education and betterhalf does not match up with Obama/Biden and their better half nor Mccain and his better half when it comes to education.
We will see when everything begins to unwrap with the tough questions she will have to answer.
Still curious about 7 months and nobody had a clue that she was pregnant. 7 months and a small body frame doesn't add up.
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By: Cecil Jones on 9/01/2008 9:05AM
Are you negros "Crazy?" The Sarah Palin pick is no Dick Cheney. She's not the best, not worthy of being the first, and she hasn't done anything to earn this selection. Did all the top Republicans see the future and sit this one out? Maybe McCain doesn't have a "Pal-in" the party? All this talk in here is Black Republican Spin. Again, I ask, "Are you negros crazy?" Are you equal?
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