Posted by
RainbowConservative on Friday, August 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Earlier today Senator John McCain announced his running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
I first heard of Governor Palin earlier this year when it was clear Hillary would loose the nomination.
Now, granted I know alot of the reason Palin was looked at by the McCain campaign is her gender, there's no surprise there, however when you look past that this woman is not bad!
She's a little more socially conservative than I like, and is no Hillary Clinton by any means, but, once again, when it comes to bread and butter "red Meat" issues, she is perfect.
She's a former executive and is also one of the best things to ever happen to the state of Alaska. She understands the importance of off-shore drilling, and she's also taken Alaska and balanced their budget for the first time since the state has been a "state".
While she came out and said she disagrees with same sex marriage, it should also be noted that Governor Palin also gave same sex couples who work for the state of Alaska health insurance and benefits, something that many state Republican leaders disagreed with.
All in all, this woman isn't a bad choice. I love how the Obama campaign (the campaign of hope and integrity--YUCK), released such nasty words about her earlier today. Especially since when it was clear Biden was Obama's running mate, McCain praised Biden and called him a good choice. I think Obama is afraid.
Sarah Palin may seem soft spoken, but, as one Alaskan lawmaker told Fox News earlier today "there are several people who've been hung out and their bodies left to dry by Sarah Palin", she's tough and has a nickname of barracuda. Those who think Biden will rip her a new one, haven't seen it yet!
It should be noted that since Governor Palin has said she's anti gay-marriage and pro-life, once again people "don't understand why I support her or McCain"... geez, it's down right stupid to support Obama because he wants gay marriage and is pro-choice -- what about national security and the economy. What is more important? Roe V Wade is a law, it's on the books, we have a Democratic controlled senate and congress and before anything gets passed on Roe v Wade or gay rights it goes through them. Give me a break...
Palin is the only former executive on either ticket, and is also the only one on either ticket who has ever been the head of a government! She may have only led the state of Alaska, but, look at what she did while there... remember, BITCHES GET THINGS DONE!
I love Hillary Clinton, and Governor Palin is no Hillary, and will never be -- and I would never and will never compare her to Hillary, socially on issues they're different. But, when I look at the McCain / Palin ticket and Obama / Biden ticket, McCain / Palin will get my support.
Also, I enjoy reading your comments and e-mails on this issue, keep them coming, I know I wouldn't blog about these issues, but, I've since changed my mind. I invite you to read even if we disagree, sometimes we teach other things by our disagreements, and it's those disagreements that make us Americans.