I'll start this one by saying, "I was wrong!" I thought last night that Gov. Pawlenty of MN was the pick. This is one time I don't mind being wrong. Gov. Palin, though a shocking choice, is a brilliant one. She is conservative on almost every issue. Some may have problems with her veto of a bill in Alaska that would have limited insurance coverage for samesex partners. Her personal and political stance, however, on marriage is solid...between one man and one woman. She is unashamedly prolife. She had no misgivings about bringing her fifth child into the world even though she knew that he would be born with Down Syndrome, contrast that with the Senator from Illinois.(see my previous blog) She is all about truly cutting government spending. If my numbers are correct she cut some 300 unnecessary state programs.
Her biggest criticism at this point is lack of experience. In reality, she has more executive experience than any of the other guys combined. They have all only been in the Senate, although decisions have to be made, obviously as a Senator, they are not executive level. She is in effect the commander in chief of Alaska's National Guard, although that may not mean much to some, again contrast that to the One.
All in all, I think this was a great choice for McCain. He sures up any questions about a conservative administration and brings a whashington outsider into the fray. I am sure many things will be said and thrown her way over the next several weeks, but something tells me she is up to the task, just ask the last two governors of Alaska!
Ok...now, not sure the next time or topic, may not even be political. If you have any suggestions I would love to give it a shot just let me know.
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I think she is fantastic. I love the fact that she is a mother of 5 and a member of the NRA. If McCain were smart he would let her do all of the talking from here on out.
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