Funny thing how the GOP is looking for reasons that Obama won the election and not McCain.
Rather than key in on a the last eight dismal years in which we have seen the Constitution shredded by a Republican administration (no doubt with help from the other wing) or the fact that they ran the most liberal possible candidate this term, they look towards the ill experienced Sarah Palin.
There are a number of reasons that one could pick for the loss, but the author cannot believe that it is because of the Veep choice. More accurately in his humble opinion it is because the GOP has fallen so far left of center, that moderate Republicans see no real difference in who they vote for.
Of course, according to Dr. Nathan Hoeldtke, and others, race had something to do with it.
But really, for the GOP to pick on Mrs. Palin is outright ridiculous. Even if her lack of experience and some reports of her alleged ignorance regarding not just foreign policy, but the difference between nations and continents had something to do with the loss, it should fall squarely on the GOP's shoulders; more particularly the idiot(s) that picked her.
She was a strategic choice, but she's no saviour. There is a very real possibility, though, that despite her akwardness in some situations and the fact that she is unqualified for the position, she gave new "conservative" life to an otherwise dying party garnering a few votes that otherwise would have gone third party or not been cast at all.
Still, there are far too many greater reasons that are staring them in their face, but the GOP cannot see the forest for the trees.
That's right guys. Keep looking. You'll find it eventually.
Maybe?
Nah, probably not.
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Hey Damon, did you see Newt Gingrich's comments about Palin the other night? He said that she's only one of many voices within the party. I'm no fan of her's, but it's obvious that the GOP establishment is trying to keep her at arms length.
I personally wish the media would've made more of the Palin's ties to the Alaskan Independence Party. It may have been enough to spark a larger discussion about the role of the Federal government and it's pernicious effects on state/local governments.
Maybe next time....
Ben,
I did not see it, but I think the GOP must start looking for a candidate the falls further right than John McCain.
Despite the blame game coming from McCain's camp, I beleive the GOP sees that Palin had a positive effect on an otherwise liberal ticket.
As to the AIP, I could not believe the leftist media did not take that and try to demonize the Palins for it. If you are interested, here is a debate that I got into on Newsvine pertaining to the radical Todd Palin. In the end, the guy could not defend his allegations and changed his tune somewhat. (Its is at the bottom of the page in the comments).
But really, the AIP issue really could have opened up a lot more dialogue if it had been given any coverage.
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