...without being afraid of saying something that will offend one of her staunchest fans but without being offensive or disrespectful of her or her family either. In other words, she's a political candidate who has held and currently holds a political office so she has a record, so let's civilly and respectfully discuss her like we'd discuss any other politician regardless of gender, ethnicity or ideology.
She's the polar opposite of Hillary Clinton on the issues but it seems like she's every bit as polarizing as Hillary in that you either love her or hate her.
To those of you who love her, can you tell me what it is that appeals to you about her?
To those of you who hate her or "fear" her, can you also explain that to me?
To everyone, what do you think made McCain or whoever made the final decision chose her over everyone else who had been considered and do you think it was for the right reasons and do you think she was the right choice?
Please let's not be sexist and say she has no business running for such a high office when she has five kids including an infant because that's been beaten to death and I don't think it's relevant and please let's not attack her kids because we wouldn't like it if someone did that with our own families. Everything else - her record, her statements and her known positions - is on the table!
Annie
[question posted by anniepa]responses and comments:
The first thing that comes to mind is her use of power, given to her by the people, to reward her friends and punish her enemies. I shutter to think what such a person (not male or female - a person) could do with all the power of the United States behind them. Second, she is know to be quick to fire from the hip. This is being said by a number of her Alaskan constituents. We can't have a person dealing with global issue and foreign countries, firing from the hip. I could say more, but I will stop there as those are the two areas that scare me the most. By the way, when I say scare me, I really do mean it. I am "afraid" of what could happen if she gets the job. [4magoo]
You know anniepa, a lot of person dislike people who are quick temper but we need to look beyond that. This is the case with my party the People National Party President Portia. Persons tends to dislike her because she is quick on the tongue but when she was given the task of becoming Jamaica First Woman Prime Minister she was a good one. At least to me. They had another internal election yesterday for the Presidency and she won again. I am saying this to explain the position that it is best to look at a person performance in public life than to look at the quick temperness. [kerriannc]
When she was first introduced to America as John McCain's running mate, I thought she made a very effective first speech. However, I am beginning to fear her a great deal. Here is the primary reason why: she seems to be a little bit like George Bush; she makes up her mind and then she won't budge. I think some of the problems we currently face are ones that require a great deal of thoughtful reflection, rather someone who quickly comes to a decision and then will not reverse if it shown to be wrong, as I think George Bush would not. I think we are in a very complex situation right now in the United States. While we are still obviously a very powerful nation, at least militarily, we have lots of economic competition right now, and we don't have enough economic clout anymore to get what we want in that way. Our bailout, if it works, will have involved the Central Banks of Japan and almost all of the European capitals. We can become economically powerful again, but we have to offer something people need and want. While we produced gas-guzzling cars and debated whether global warming existed or not, many European nations and Japan got busy making more fuel-efficient cars and help the environment and have set their own standards for improving their energy efficiency. We are joing the world game, on many fronts late, and I think it is critical that we have not just leaders of average intelligence, but some majorly smart folks. I don't think Palin represents that. Furthermore, it is even more frightening that she is being so much talked about. She is the VP, not the President, but she is the one drawing the crowds, even when McCain still does not seemingly trust her to speak on her own. She's only had a few interviews, and one was a love fest at Fox News. [magnolia17]
lol. .I'm responding to Rachel's comment on Fox News. . .last night I was finding nothing to watch the flipping channels. Something caught my eye on Fox's crawl at the bottom of the screen, so I left it there awhile. . .for the longest time they were just crawling this anti-Obama propaganda, it really was kind of comical after awhile. [MoonlightSerenade]
I personally think that she has made some very poor judgement calls. Her decisions to hire friends to run posts in Alaska instead of qualified applicants is an example of that. If her friends were qualified to run the posts than I would have no problem with that but, the attorney general, the Ag director are two prime examples of non qualified people having high positions that shouldn't have. She has continuously called it the Palin/McCain ticket and that worries me. She has made comments that have left me to believe that she doesn't care about McCain's position on things (like ANWR drilling). Her allowing her staff and husband to ignore supenas which is in fact breaking the law and I don't know how that is a reformer, do you? She flip flops more than a fish out of water. Her open-ended statements where one must draw their own conclusion is annoying. Her answering questions by restating the question in a different form and never really answering the question. For now these are the issues that really concern me and worries me I'm sure that once I'm attacked I will be able to think of more. [ZephyrSun]
Yes the Ag Director that loved cows. lol I read that her father was a farmer, with that same reasoning my father is a welder so I am a welder too huh? lol [ZephyrSun]
She scares me to pieces. She doesn't think man causes global warming; she will set women's rights back to the coat hanger days; she thinks seeing Russia is the same as a foreign policy. Heck, I can see trees; that doesn't make me an arborist. She is very quick on the trigger; I worry who we will go to war with next. There are more reasons, but that's enough for now. [mcat19]
Thank you kennyrose, for actually looking up facts instead of just spouting rumors, gossip and lip service. I personally like the woman and I hope she gets in...I think she'd do a great job. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~ [twoey68]
I have to agree with everything that has been said to date. She has no foreign relations experience and her answer to the question about it was very lame. When people give ridiculous answers it makes them look so unqualified. It would be better to be honest. Regarding the issue of her first speech, that was written for her, she had plenty of time to practice it, so that does not impress me. Additionally she and McCain barely know each other. IF, he is telling the truth, they met once, and talked on the phone one time before he offered her the job. That in it's self is pretty scary. She is so Anti-choice that she cares not for a woman who has been raped or become pregnant via incest. I am not sure if she cares about the mothers health or the health of an embryo if in fact the mother were taking drugs for a medical condition and became pregnant and the potential fetus would be a vegetable. I also feel that she has the Bush mentality, I think McCain does as well. We cannot continue having an administration where the leadership is not willing to change it's mind as situations become fluid. That is life, change and we need someone who can recognize that situations change and change with that. I do not believe that either of them will do that. I think she has lied. I really fear someone who hides behind their position. She is hiding behind her position as a candidate for the VP and wants to get away from her responsibility of the charges against her in Alaska. Why should she? We the people have a right to know WHO she really is? How can her husband ignore a supeona? In fact, how can Karl Rover? [zydecokitten]
At least Obama had a passport before last year. Also, his running mate is an expert on foreign policy so they have McCain/Palin beat by a mile since McCain has either forgotten much of what he knew or never knew much to start with. Annie [anniepa]
Sarah Palin is unqualified to hold the position as Vice President. She is very right wing and lacks any knowledge concerning foreign affairs. Her grasp of economic issues is lacking. She is not allowed by her handlers to take questions concerning national matters. She is not truthful about many matters including the Bridge to Nowhere. She left the city that she ran as mayor in debt for millions. She has fired personnel. She is vindictive and secretive. Another Cheney we do not need. I would love to see a woman as President or Vice President. However, I want that woman to be a leader that I can believe in and has the right background and integrity for the position. Sarah Palin does not meet these qualifications. (I would just like to add that we have had forgettable Vice Presidents in the past) [zebra2222]
I wanted to like her, even if I disagreed with her. The idea of a strong woman stepping into the vice presidency is appealing. The idea of an unknown coming out of nowhere and energizing everyone, taking on the big boys and knocking them down - come on, who doesn't love a good underdog story? How many of you cheered when Reese Witherspoon socked Candice Bergen in the jaw in Sweet Home Alabama - in defense of her MOTHER, no less? I did. But Palin is not Reese Witherspoon and this isn't a romantic comedy. Sarah Palin won't be riding off into the sunset with the hunky guy, she could conceivably be running my country. She will certainly be in a position to influence our relationships with other countries, our economic and energy policies and more. My reasons for not wanting her in that position have a lot less to do with personal dislike than they have to do with her history and experience. 1. I don't want someone in the vice presidency who had to be tutored and coached to bring her up to speed on foreign policy and other issues affecting our nation. If I was hiring someone to be vice president of my company, why would I choose someone who knew nothing about major aspects of my business rather than someone who had studied it well enough to answer questions about it without a week-long cram session? 2. I want someone who recognizes and rewards loyalty - to my country, not to herself, and not at the expense of the best possible leadership. There's too much evidence of vindictive firings and appointments to totally unqualified people for me to be comfortable that that's the case with Palin. 3. I want someone in office who knows more about the issues than I do, and who has shown a capacity to analyze them and rethink their position when they get more information. 4. I'd actually like her a whole lot more if she came out and said, "Yes, I did support the bridge when I was running because I was representing what I believed my people wanted. When I learned that it was not, I changed my position. When Washington told me I could have the money to use in other ways for things that my state needed, of course I took it. I'd have been an irresponsible leader if I turned it down." Instead we get "I said Thanks but no thanks." No, she didn't. She said, "Thanks, we can sure use it." The misrepresentation really bothers me. 5. Her acceptance speech was petty, snarky and snide. 6. "We can not blink." "We can not second-guess Israel". "We must support our allies." That kind of inflexibility scares me to death. Quick, decisive action, yes. Blindly striking out, no. And yes, you can go blind from not blinking. 7. Suggesting that being mayor and on the city council of a town with less than 10,000 people is fitting experience for being in line to take over running a country with 200 million people is a bit like saying that managing a corner store for two years prepares you to be CEO of Walmart. 8. I didn't like it when Clinton tried to claim executive privilege to avoid a subpoena, I didn't like it when Bush did it, and I don't like it now that Palin's doing it. 9. Using personal email accounts on a public server that is widely known to be insecure to conduct any kind of confidential business shows poor advice or poor judgment. I said that BEFORE she was hacked, and I'm NOT saying she got what she deserved. I'm saying it was seriously lax security for someone who might become my president, especially when it was clear that the reason she did it was to keep the correspondence away from prying eyes. [chameleonsdream]
I agree I hate the fact she is act first think later! [Rachel85044]
ok, why I dislike her! *first off her issue on climate change she thinks its just something that the earth goes through and its not a man made issue! Majority of scientist will tell you the opposite. Her views on the cause of the problem will effect how she chooses to help or not help the problem. Drilling in Alaska (something she wants to do) will hurt the problem. She votes down acts that would protect wildlife (polar bears) she doesn't believe the data that they are at risk for extinction, so she wants to wait until there is so few of them that the possibility of saving them is very difficult if not impossible. For a person so into wildlife you would think protecting it would be important. But its not she is a D*ck Cheney in a skirt. She wants to drill no matter what impact it has on future generations. *Second relgion! I hate when politicans use relgion in politics it completely wrong. It bothers me that she wants to teach creation in the classroom (when not everyone believe in it), and she is against sex education when abstinet only teaching does not work (I know we said we wouldn't talk about the kids but come on isn't her daughters pregnancy proof that it doesn't work)! I don't like the fact she believes the war is something god wanted. I just want her to stop talking about God! **Third, gun control. Ok, most people support a ban on automatic weapons (who the heck needs one) But she thinks that its ok for ordinary folks to have access to them. Now when is the last time you need a machine gun? ***Ok The dinosaurs! This is a big one for me i know it shouldn't be because who cares there dead and gone does it really matter when they roamed the earth. But it does matter that she doesn't believe in carbon dating and believes the dino's lived only 3,000 years ago! To me someone that refuses to believe scientific facts is danagerous in a powerful position. If she is really that thick headed how would she handle it if a scientist should her solid proof of a impending global disaster! Have you ever seen day after tomorrow ok well that would be us! The stupid Vice president wouldn't believe it until half the country was dead! Ok, there are more reasons but my answer is getting to long. Bottom line is she is a ignorant woman! She lies, bridge to nowhere; abuses her power (her ex brother in law), the library books (she wants to burn books), she wants to bring back the salam witch trails! The list goes on and on! SHe is a bad lady! Rachel [Rachel85044]
I agree with almost all of the previous posters. I think that she is unfit for the job. I think she lacks the ability to see both sides of an issue. I think that she doesn't have enough foreign experience. I think her religion crosses into her politics way too much. I think that she lies to get ahead. I "fear" that she could be running our country. I don't think she is at all ready. I really wanted to like her too. I wouldn't vote for the McCain ticket under any circumstance, but there's a chance they can be elected. I'm all for women being in the White House, but not this woman. [liscampll]
As you know, I was a big Hillary clinton supporter and I consider myself a feminist. But as much as I would like to see a woman close to the preidency, I have to admit that Sarah from the Frozen North is not my cup of tea. I'd hoped that any woman candidate would be the best and the brightest and that just isn't my opinion of Ms Palin. I get the impression she approaches every interview as if it were a timed question from a pageant judge and she goes for the zinger. It didn't work for her in the Ms Alaska contest and I hope it doesn't take her into the vice presidency. I'm also stunned that we have a candidate for the second highest office in the land who has never once traveled abroad. Hard to believe. I agree with the responders on this thread who say she frightens them. I'm very, very afraid that we could wake up some morning and find an untraveled, undereducated vice president succeeding to the presidency of the United States. It might be good material for a Disney movie but it's pretty scary stuff in real life. [irisheyes]
From the Anchorage Daily News, here's a new take on the Troopergate scandal: www.adn.com/opinion/comment/story/532372.html I don't know how factual it is, but it's interesting! [liscampll]
Well you said, Please don't say so many times that I have nothing to say, hehe. [Rozie37]
I think she is a strong woman that is interested in helping the people she is serving, rather it be as governor or in the Whitehouse. I don't think she will back down by the Washington bureaucrats. I believe she will do what it takes to cut the curutpiion in washington, and I think she will be a right hand to McCain, if they pool their idea together they might find a way to help us instead of going there to show off in front of the cameras and to feather their pockets on any bills that are only good for the wealthy. Her giving the money back to the people of alaska that she fought the oil companies for tells me that she is interested in the people. Her firing the chef and selling the governor's jet tells me she is not one that needs fancy things in here life. She seems to me to be a regular working mother. I think he made an excellant choice. I now seen on tv tht before this is over we will more than likely see Hillary as Obama's running mate, I think this will hurt Obama in his race for president. He will only be taking her on to get her share of the votes and I think that her supporters will see this, and if she excepts the offer she will be someone that I know I don't want in office. [bdugas]
Where did you hear that, "before this is over we will more than likely see Hillary as Obama's running mate,"? I watch a lot of political news on TV and I sure haven't seen that from anyone with any credibility. Annie [anniepa]
Annie, who are you and what are you? Are a Journalist? Are Anchor woman for a TV station? what make any difference what we think about Sarah Palin?? We are not going to decide her fate in November /2008 . The media already made up their mind as who is going to be our next President and who is going to be V.P. Well it's not going to be Mr. Obama.... [coolguy01]
Coolguy, you lost me at the end there...lol! Are you saying the media has decided McCain/Palin is going to win? Now that's a flip-flop from what most here would have us believe! Now, who am I and WHAT am I? I'd love to be a journalist and if I were an anchor woman I'd sure be in better shape financially than I am right now, but I'm afraid I'm just a regular myLot member who thought Sarah Palin would be an interesting topic of discussion, nothing more and nothing less. Thanks for participating. Annie [anniepa]
Sarah Palin scares the bejeebers out of me! She is George W. in a skirt & updo. She abuses power. She goes against everything I believe in. She's pro-life (which means she wants the government to decide for the woman), big time NRA member/supporter (and why do we need automatic weapons?), anti-environment, & sorely underqualified (she can see Russia from Alaska, however!). I think McCain made a poor choice & his reason for choosing her is because...well, she's a woman & she said yes to his request to run for VP. I think the Rep. party was trying to make history by placing a woman on the ticket which is just as sexist as not placing a woman on the ticket because she's a woman. The person on the ticket should be well qualified & have proven themselves in some way. Those Obama haters out there are ready to pounce but I think Obama has more experience (that includes life experience), more education, & more knowledge to lead our country. In addition, he made a good choice for VP candidate in Joe Biden. Gee, why aren't we discussing Biden's inexperience? Because Obama's choice was not questionable. [collieluv28]
Your last two sentences tell a very sad truth - Obama makes a fantastic choice for his VP, the first decision he had to make to show the kind of judgment he'll have as President but it's gotten ignored and forgotten because everyone's talking about Sarah Palin and ready to pounce on anyone for any real or imagined insult or "inappropriate remark" about her. Annie [anniepa]
When I listen to her talk ,I get the feeling she is an honest person. I feel like she is not hiding truth of her feelings. I just get good fibes from her.happy No, I am not republic either. [patricia4225]
You get the feeling she's an honest person even though much of what she's said in her speech that she's used over and over has been proven to me, shall I say, slightly less than honest? Annie [anniepa]
I like Sarah Palin...why? I like her strength and I like that she isn't afraid to fight with the big boys. Most women would feel intimidated in an arena that is mainly men not to mention taking the running for VP after Hillary up and quit. I really think she'd make a great asset to the McCain team and the White House. I like the things she stands for so far as family, pro-life and christianity...which I think are sorely lacking these days. Good old fashioned values. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~ [twoey68]
I'm hoping that the idea of that snowball fight had the desired results, making you both look like this --> lol On a serious note, Annie happens to be one of the most - uh civilized? - of the Obama supporters. At least you can have a relatively healthy talk with her without having to don that asbestos suit. Because of that, I would not take advantage of that & start flinging the fire balls either. [KrazyKlingon]
First of all I think that McCain choose her cause she was a woman, I mean really what other reason is there? The fact that Clinton didnt make it and all these women were so hyped to see Clinton going for it he thought that he would gain the womens votes. I for many reasons dont think she was the right choice. I at first was stroked that he picked a woman. That soon turned to just disbelief the more I read and found out. I dont think she was the best choice in the least. There is so much I have read that I dont like, her seeming to think once in power she could do what she wants. Her hiring in school mates and friends for jobs being one. There is just so much I dont agree with, the abstinence among one,I know we said we would leave kids alone but I dont understand I guess how that can be her stance when it didnt work for her or her daughter. And Im sorry but she just doesnt have the experience to do this, just reading part of her interviews is painful. Im sorry but people need to get past that she is a woman and do some research. Wish we could have it all with a woman in office but not this time I hope. [Ithink]
I'm almost afraid to agree with you because I just got called out on only agreeing with responses that were against Palin, but here goes - I DO agree with you and I can't pretend I don't, nor can I pretend I do agree with those who have sung her praises. I totally respect their opinion and their right to express it here especially since I DID ask them to, but I'm not at all a fan of Sarah Palin and I don't think I've made a secret of that. Annie [anniepa]
For one-until tonight I was very skeptical about what was, or is the Sarah Pailin Media hype. Before this evening, she had a lot of mistakes on camera and a vagueness that drove me crazy. I am a McCain supporter. I watched her Katie Couric interview and nearly chocked on my Coke. Now, after tonight I think a lot of what is being shown is media filtered. Do not get me wrong. I know she was a horrible interviewee. I do not love her. She still has a lot of proving herself to do. One other thing. The comment in the interview about VP executive power concerns me a little bit. I think Biden anwered that one right. I think that she would be a great support to McCain. If it is new blood that we need then fine. I want change just like every one else. Sarah Pailin is a mom, wife, and a business woman. I think the people that love her, love her for her down to earthiness. She does seem to be able to sit across the table from you and sip a cup of*Joe*. I had never thought of Clinton like that. She seemed a much more out of reach person. She seemed very intelligent this evening. I think the people that hate her hate her because she had that Elle Woods(Legally Blonde) affect on everyone until the debate. She was kind of giving the airheaded answers and again being vague. Now about her kids- this is not an attack in anyway. I am very glad this family model came into light though. Her children are just like mine and everyone else's. THey make mistakes and they are kids. Maybe her being a mom and showing other women that she can have it all is another attribute.- A little off the subject though... If we can leave Sarah Pailin's children alone, I think everyone should back off the celbrities children. Seems only right! [deeesfamilyvalues]
Allow me to address the last part of your response first; I agree with you completely, both about the Palin children and about everyone's kids, celebrities included. I may get myself into trouble yet again for this but when you REALLY think about it seriously, in a sense a celebrity's children should be even MORE off-limits for the simple reason that MOST celebrities don't publicly introduce their kids to the whole world, as at a political convention. Please don't take that to mean politicians' kids are fair game, because they're not, I'm simply making one of my observations that often get me in hot water here...lol. Now, to the heart of your post, where I have to be really careful... I really don't feel much more confident about Palin's capability of being V.P. following the debate because while she didn't fall on her face as some seemed to think she would and other seemed to want us to think she would, she really didn't answer many questions or give any details and she didn't want to address the differences, if any, there would be between a McCain/Palin Administration and the current one. What was it she said - "Say it isn't so, Joe, there you go again, lookin' back"? I know people like to talk about wanting a President or V.P. they'd like to have a beer or a cup of "joe" with, but while I want a President to be someone who understands what the average American is going through I also want one who is more knowledgeable and qualified than many of those I've done that with. No offense to any of my friends, I include myself in that assessment...lol! I hope so much there is a woman for whom I can proudly and confidently vote for one of the highest offices in this great country of ours in my lifetime, not because she's a woman but because she's truly the best PERSON for the job based on whatever issues face us when that time comes, but quite respectfully I don't think Sarah Palin is the one. Had Hillary been the nominee I would have voted for her without hesitation but that wasn't in the cards this time. Thanks for responding and please don't take offense that I disagreed with you on some points! You sure have every right to do the same back to me...lol! Annie [anniepa]
Why did McCain pick her over anyone with actual experience.. ?? He picked her for the sole reason to pull Hillary's female voters, those who felt left in the lurch after her campaign fell through. He was appealing to the concept, not because its what he believed in but because he felt he would get more votes in the end. Why I don't like Palin ? She hasn't answered one question yet. Her stand is to mention McCain, etc etc. I watched the debate earlier like most did and for the life of me, heard nothing but blah blah McCain. It's great to give an oral report, if you're in grammer school, looking to the paper for talking points. But to govern the whole US of A, not a chance. If she spent less time talking McCain, and more time being for real and talking like she's "round the kitchen table", she might be better off. [snovamp]
I see that this is a post from three weeks ago -- I just haven't been at myLot very often. Anyway, especially since the interviews with Charlie Gibson and katie Couric and the debates, I just don't think she has high enough intellect. I'm not saying she's stupid, just that she hasn't seemed to have analyzed or studied the more complex issues facing America or the world. Another element that's emerged that is bothering me: Palin complains she is being asked the "wrong" questions. She did it regarding Katie Couric, who frankly asked the EASIEST questions, and then she did it at the debate. I was surprised Gwen Ifill did not pursue the fact that she changed the subject constantly at the debate. To come right out and state you will not answer our questions! America has every right to know the answers to their questions! And now there is the "executive privilege" refusal to honor subpoenas added to that. Now we have had enough of this kind of b.s. during these Bush years. Enough "I am the decider" and the Cheney "so?" attitude. To see this quality in Sarah Palin does NOT reassure me at all. [MoonlightSerenade]
Great post! Good point about the D1ck's attitude, and she'd like MORE power as V.P? Unfortunately, Gwen Ifil was put between a rock and a hard place since such a big deal was made at the last minute about the book she's writing, although it had been announced well before she was chosen and approved by both parties as moderator for this debate. Had she come across as being the least bit "combative" with Sarah there would have been charges of bias all around. I think she was coached to push the issue as far as possible by saying outright she may not answer the questions asked and by constantly changing the subject when it came back to her after Biden actually ANSWERED the question asked of him. How many times did she say, "No, but I would like to talk about taxes (or energy, etc.) when Gwen asked if she had any response to whatever Biden had just said? I agree she doesn't have the intellect or the intellectual curiosity necessary to be V.P. and possibly President but the right loves her even more than before, especially those she makes horny by her cute little wink...lol! Annie [anniepa]
I can't believe the amount of retoric coming from the left regarding Governor Palin (which is what she deserves and has earned to be called!). You all just attack her because she's a woman who stands up for what she believes in. The Saturday Nite Live mallorky is so unfair. Imagine if they made fun of Hilary that much. THey don't, and you know why? Hilary takes her marching orders from the corporate people. Governor Palin (don't call her Sarah unless she calls you by your first name too) has earned the right to talk the talk, and if she says it you can believe it. How on this green earth can you fear her? How can you hate her? Sarah is just a simple Soccer mom who is running for Presidnet of the United States! This country needs people like her - that's the only way we're going to make this country whole again. So, get off you're high horse and stop being elitest and recognize you need to be alittle humble sometimes too. [Ferguson]
She is?? Are you serious??? OMG!!!! What happened to McCain then?? [Snooze]
I think that people like her because she seems down to earth and super normal with her "soccer mom" routine and her Cover Girl style smile. She seems more accessible more like you and I. I don't dig her or McCain though so if I were voting today though I am not all that big on Obama I think that I would vote the Obama and Biden ticket instead. [sharone74]
Well, personally there are a lot of things I do not like about her. She says she is a Christian, and I know it is not my place to judge, but why is her daughter Pregnant and not Married, and it is no big issue. Same thing with Marriage, and what is constituted as such as well. Makes me wonder what she really feels, as they will not let her talk by herself anymore, and sounded like she was only copying McCain when they had the Debate. Personally, I was quite shocked when McCain chose her. I just do not see where he comes from. If I would have been him, I would have considered someone else for sure instead of someone I am not sure would be able to ever stand on her own 2 feet if something ever happens to McCain. [KrauseHome]