Palin vs. Reagan - The Problem

[sheepshead]

mraymond,
Palin's idealogy I'm not going to argue about. She seems very well aligned with what the Republicans like, if she wasn't she wouldn't be on the ticket.

She is performing very poorly, IMO in interviews and in scenarios where it's not scripted. This latest catchphrase of "gotcha journalism" is trying to deflect the blame that she's simply not that good right now. It's not like this is something new with journalists. If she can't handle Katie Couric, what's going to happen when foreign leaders she meets throw curveballs at her?

Having to have McCain there for a followup interview with Couric gave the distinct impression that it was "dad" protecting his defenseless little girl. The GOP does seem to be shielding her. Hell, McCain wanted to cancel the VP debate completely. How long will this go on?

Look, I think she's a great story and I had hoped she would do better, I really did. But it seems to me that she is flailing right now. She got thrown into the deep end of the pool before she was ready. Someday she may be the next great GOP candidate, but right now it's not her time.

Anyone that uses Katie (K A T I E) Couric as your touchstone to assist them in determining who should get the second most important job in the world (on paper anyway, sec of state is arguably more important) probably should sleep in on the 4th.

Answer is bolded in my original quote in response to your comment.

Only you liberals worry about this gotcha crap. Listen, if she lacks experience and is unqualified,then the top of your ticket might as well fold his tent and go home. She has him beat by a mile. Besides, 8 years of vice president will prepare her nicely for the top job!

[Oscar]

I don't know there Sheep......Seems that McCain was worried about the "gotcha" crap. I have no intention on starting an argument ...So don't take my opinion that way..I saw the interview and, as was said, it seemed like a dad protecting his lil girl...

[Cheesehead Craig]

mraymond,
Palin's idealogy I'm not going to argue about. She seems very well aligned with what the Republicans like, if she wasn't she wouldn't be on the ticket.

She is performing very poorly, IMO in interviews and in scenarios where it's not scripted. This latest catchphrase of "gotcha journalism" is trying to deflect the blame that she's simply not that good right now. It's not like this is something new with journalists. If she can't handle Katie Couric, what's going to happen when foreign leaders she meets throw curveballs at her?

Having to have McCain there for a followup interview with Couric gave the distinct impression that it was "dad" protecting his defenseless little girl. The GOP does seem to be shielding her. Hell, McCain wanted to cancel the VP debate completely. How long will this go on?

Look, I think she's a great story and I had hoped she would do better, I really did. But it seems to me that she is flailing right now. She got thrown into the deep end of the pool before she was ready. Someday she may be the next great GOP candidate, but right now it's not her time.

Anyone that uses Katie (K A T I E) Couric as your touchstone to assist them in determining who should get the second most important job in the world (on paper anyway, sec of state is arguably more important) probably should sleep in on the 4th.

Answer is bolded in my original quote in response to your comment.

Only you liberals worry about this gotcha crap. Listen, if she lacks experience and is unqualified,then the top of your ticket might as well fold his tent and go home. She has him beat by a mile. Besides, 8 years of vice president will prepare her nicely for the top job!

McCain and Palin are espousing the "gotcha journalism" as why Palin is failing with the media. Go and look at the video with those 2 with Couric.

[sheepshead]

I'm not sure what that means CCraig, but I'm sure you have a point of some kind.


Then there's these beauties.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvZpp9QJRME

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRV5Y1JCGRI

[Cheesehead Craig]

I'm not sure what that means CCraig, but I'm sure you have a point of some kind.

I'll help you out since you can't follow a simple argument:

Only you liberals worry about this gotcha crap.

McCain and Palin are espousing the "gotcha journalism" as why Palin is failing with the media. Go and look at the video with those 2 with Couric.

[sheepshead]

Sorry, I still don't get it, but I'm not very smart.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Sorry, I still don't get it, but I'm not very smart.

Very well then. Carry on.

[mraynrand]

Palin is not Reagan. She is the intellect and ideology of George W Bush combined with the soothing voice of Hillary Clinton.

[mraynrand]

mraymond,
Palin's idealogy I'm not going to argue about. She seems very well aligned with what the Republicans like, if she wasn't she wouldn't be on the ticket.

She is performing very poorly, IMO in interviews and in scenarios where it's not scripted. This latest catchphrase of "gotcha journalism" is trying to deflect the blame that she's simply not that good right now. It's not like this is something new with journalists. If she can't handle Katie Couric, what's going to happen when foreign leaders she meets throw curveballs at her?

Having to have McCain there for a followup interview with Couric gave the distinct impression that it was "dad" protecting his defenseless little girl. The GOP does seem to be shielding her. Hell, McCain wanted to cancel the VP debate completely. How long will this go on?

Look, I think she's a great story and I had hoped she would do better, I really did. But it seems to me that she is flailing right now. She got thrown into the deep end of the pool before she was ready. Someday she may be the next great GOP candidate, but right now it's not her time.

So you agree with me.

[Cheesehead Craig]

mraymond,
Palin's idealogy I'm not going to argue about. She seems very well aligned with what the Republicans like, if she wasn't she wouldn't be on the ticket.

She is performing very poorly, IMO in interviews and in scenarios where it's not scripted. This latest catchphrase of "gotcha journalism" is trying to deflect the blame that she's simply not that good right now. It's not like this is something new with journalists. If she can't handle Katie Couric, what's going to happen when foreign leaders she meets throw curveballs at her?

Having to have McCain there for a followup interview with Couric gave the distinct impression that it was "dad" protecting his defenseless little girl. The GOP does seem to be shielding her. Hell, McCain wanted to cancel the VP debate completely. How long will this go on?

Look, I think she's a great story and I had hoped she would do better, I really did. But it seems to me that she is flailing right now. She got thrown into the deep end of the pool before she was ready. Someday she may be the next great GOP candidate, but right now it's not her time.

So you agree with me.

She's beyond not polished. She's downright bad.

[LL2]

Well, it sure looks like Palin is going to be the underdog in more ways than one before this debate even starts. The moderator has written a pro Obama book. Talk about the debate being skewed in Biden's favor. I can't believe other media outlets besides Fox has not mentioned this and no objection from the McCain campaign.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/01/vp-debate-moderator-pens-pro-obama-book/

[mraynrand]

and Madame Defarge knits quietly in the corner...

[hoosier]

Well, it sure looks like Palin is going to be the underdog in more ways than one before this debate even starts. The moderator has written a pro Obama book. Talk about the debate being skewed in Biden's favor. I can't believe other media outlets besides Fox has not mentioned this and no objection from the McCain campaign.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10...ro-obama-book/

It's not clear that her book is pro-Obama, but I agree that it would be better for all concerned if she "recused" herself given that Obama clearly plays a central role in her book. But if I were a conservative I would be loving this: if Palin does even moderately well she has overperformed in comparison with the dismal expectations that have been set by her earlier interviews, and if she does badly, the appearance that the moderator migth not be impartial provides her yet another excuse. By the same token, Gwen Ifill is going to have to bend over backwards to be fair to Palin or else she's getting roasted.

[mraynrand]

Well, it sure looks like Palin is going to be the underdog in more ways than one before this debate even starts. The moderator has written a pro Obama book. Talk about the debate being skewed in Biden's favor. I can't believe other media outlets besides Fox has not mentioned this and no objection from the McCain campaign.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10...ro-obama-book/

It's not clear that her book is pro-Obama, but I agree that it would be better for all concerned if she "recused" herself given that Obama clearly plays a central role in her book. But if I were a conservative I would be loving this: if Palin does even moderately well she has overperformed in comparison with the dismal expectations that have been set by her earlier interviews, and if she does badly, the appearance that the moderator migth not be impartial provides her yet another excuse. By the same token, Gwen Ifill is going to have to bend over backwards to be fair to Palin or else she's getting roasted.

[LL2]

Well, it sure looks like Palin is going to be the underdog in more ways than one before this debate even starts. The moderator has written a pro Obama book. Talk about the debate being skewed in Biden's favor. I can't believe other media outlets besides Fox has not mentioned this and no objection from the McCain campaign.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10...ro-obama-book/

It's not clear that her book is pro-Obama, but I agree that it would be better for all concerned if she "recused" herself given that Obama clearly plays a central role in her book. But if I were a conservative I would be loving this: if Palin does even moderately well she has overperformed in comparison with the dismal expectations that have been set by her earlier interviews, and if she does badly, the appearance that the moderator migth not be impartial provides her yet another excuse. By the same token, Gwen Ifill is going to have to bend over backwards to be fair to Palin or else she's getting roasted.

That's one way to look at it. I just can't see CNN and others roasting her afterwards no matter how Ifill does...but we will see.