Bad Timing
I think it's silly to think that McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate simply to get more female voters. And Democrats who think that are probably underestimating Palin's strengths. An NPR host (whose name escapes me right now) who was on Bill Maher's show last week made a good point about how candidates tend to struggle when debating women--get too aggressive and voters are turned off, be too polite and voters see it as condescending.
I thought Palin's selection had more to do with appealing to the right-wing Christian base than it had to do with women voters. Which makes the news that Palin's unmarried teen daughter is pregnant all the more ironic.
I don't think this news will adversely affect the Palin-McCain ticket, but it will probably energize the media for the next 48 hours. So far, I like Obama's response to the matter, which is basically to try and ignore it. A different approach than John Edward's "I'm sure the Cheneys love their lesbian daughter" attack from 4 years ago.
The race is heating up. Should be interesting. I'm currently reading Obama's "Audacity of Hope" and so far I am enjoying it. It hasn't really changed my view of him very much, merely reinforcing my current view of him. On some level, I embrace his inspirational message--it's been a long time since we've had a president that truly seems to believe in our ability to solve seemingly insurmountable problems without sounding hollow. But ultimately I can't decide if he actually has the capability to deliver on his goals or if he's just full of empty promises and ideology.
Of course, since I'm pretty much opposed to the McCain ideology, it's pretty clear which hole I'll be punching come November.
I thought Palin's selection had more to do with appealing to the right-wing Christian base than it had to do with women voters. Which makes the news that Palin's unmarried teen daughter is pregnant all the more ironic.
I don't think this news will adversely affect the Palin-McCain ticket, but it will probably energize the media for the next 48 hours. So far, I like Obama's response to the matter, which is basically to try and ignore it. A different approach than John Edward's "I'm sure the Cheneys love their lesbian daughter" attack from 4 years ago.
The race is heating up. Should be interesting. I'm currently reading Obama's "Audacity of Hope" and so far I am enjoying it. It hasn't really changed my view of him very much, merely reinforcing my current view of him. On some level, I embrace his inspirational message--it's been a long time since we've had a president that truly seems to believe in our ability to solve seemingly insurmountable problems without sounding hollow. But ultimately I can't decide if he actually has the capability to deliver on his goals or if he's just full of empty promises and ideology.
Of course, since I'm pretty much opposed to the McCain ideology, it's pretty clear which hole I'll be punching come November.
