tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743530438680774250.post1596757139565013256..comments2023-11-02T05:04:59.172-04:00Comments on Third Base Politics: What now?Nick (aka Bytor)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15826772166599084105noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743530438680774250.post-63526320225034814262008-08-25T17:38:00.000-04:002008-08-25T17:38:00.000-04:00Despite the Dems and the allied main stream media’...Despite the Dems and the allied main stream media’s desperation to see Romney as McCain’s Veep, Mitt is clearly out, with (1) Obama doubling down on the class warfare theme (McCain’s 7 houses) and (2) McCain doubling down with ads showing the hypocrisy of Biden attacking Obama in the primaries — Romney did way more than that contra McCain. <BR/><BR/>This leaves only Govs Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty. Pro-abortion Ridge and Dem-Lieberman were never real considerations, despite relentless media goading. Pawlenty’s lackluster TV performances, coupled with Palin pizzazz, the primacy of oil drilling and the ticked off women/Hillary voters, does now portend a McCain/Palin checkmate on the Dems. This is so albeit the Dems and liberal media dare not mention Palin’s name, that is, everyone but…..<BR/><BR/>And if there’s any question as to Palin being uniquely positioned and able to more than nullify Biden in debate, see the excellent discussion at palinforvp.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Team McCain, well done!!!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011502155494655727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743530438680774250.post-35392205993435578752008-08-25T11:13:00.000-04:002008-08-25T11:13:00.000-04:00Good job Eduardo.I think that Palin's stregths nee...Good job Eduardo.<BR/><BR/>I think that Palin's stregths need to be contrasted more with Biden's weaknesses and McCain's weaknesses as well. <BR/>She both complements and supplements McCain better than Pawlentry. She is strong in areas where McCain is weak: Energy, Mining, blue collar, dealing with environmental isues.<BR/><BR/>She is also strong in three areas that are important to McCain:energy independence, fighting corruption and reducing governmental budget deficits.<BR/><BR/>So far her negatives -from a GOP perspective - don't seem to be substantial. Her government experience is considerable. She is middle- class or upper middle class but not rich. Her husband works as an oil industry gas operator and as a fisherman. <BR/><BR/>Interestingly she oversaw the passage of a major tax increase on the industry. This occurred despite the fact that her husband is employed in the industry and stood to lose money on the deal. So I guess she can't be called a stoolie of the Big Oil people.<BR/><BR/>She has extensive state and city governmental experience to draw from.<BR/><BR/>She is very personable.<BR/><BR/>And she is experienced enough on the hustings to hold her own with Biden.<BR/><BR/>The key problem that Obama faces with Biden on this ticket is that Biden is the one with experience and knowledge of Foreign and Military Affaires. But Obama is the President. So when the phone rings at 3:00 Am does Obama answer it? <BR/><BR/>Does he put the caller on hold while he queries Biden about what to do? ( Asking Daddy? or Asking the Master or Guru?)<BR/><BR/>Does he transfer the call to Biden? ( Michelle: Let Joe handle it let's sleep).<BR/><BR/>Or does he hang up ( ah la Han Solo [Stars Wars] in the Death Star prison scene: "How are you. We're fine. Reactor leak --very big leak....). <BR/><BR/>You can imagine the opportunities this affords McCain to satirize Obama's lack of experience. <BR/><BR/>"Who you gone Call? (Ghost buster theme music please and Obama/ Biden -photoshopped image of Joe and Barry in Ghostbuster uniforms)<BR/><BR/>Palin also enables McCain to send a non-verbal message that Hillary's girls have another option besides Obama. There is a woman on the ticket who is a serious player. Someone who is not just a piece of eye candy. <BR/><BR/>Palin's looks do not intimidate other women. She has a soccer mom style and yet most men would find her charming and attractive. Women can look at her and not feel threatened or ridiculed. <BR/><BR/>Her experience indicates that she can handle the rough and tumble of political life. So I think that she can standup to Joe Biden in the debates.<BR/><BR/>Joe has never -IMHO- come a across as one who maintains his cool when confronted with a rational, logical opposing argument. He tends to employ cheap debating tricks and hyperbably to ridicule his opponent. <BR/><BR/>Cheap shots are his specialty. As such I would expect him to come across to the viewer as an arrogant and bullying prick. Such tactics would most likely backfire on a "cool" medium like TV. <BR/><BR/>Palin -if she can keep her composure - could win by just remaining calm and logical. <BR/><BR/><BR/>If Joe pulls the usual Biden debate stunts, then I think MCCain could pick up some votes from independent women. Women who don't like being patronized or bullied.<BR/><BR/>So I approve of your choice and I ask only that you get cracking with the McCain camp to push them to go for Sarah.<BR/><BR/>Pawlentry is just another suit; a typical GOP leader. <BR/><BR/>I think you are correct.We need to change public perceptions. Do the unexpected. <BR/><BR/>Just what military men have done for 2000 years.<BR/><BR/>Silverbear8Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com