By GottaLaff
"Sarah Barracuda" is on the right
- Palin is the least qualified and experienced running mate in the history of the office, having served a total of 20 months in office.
- The contrast between her and McCain could not be greater.
- Does anyone really want Sarah Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency should McCain become unable to serve?
- Although known as a reformer, Palin is a product of the corrupt Alaskan political machine, and is even under criminal investigation herself for abusing the power of her office. It will be interesting to see which story line catches on: "Palin, the reformer/maverick", or "Palin, under investigation?"
- Can she possibly face off against Joe Biden on any issue?
- She pronounces “nuclear” like George Bush.
- She supports Obama’s energy plan, all but undercutting the one supposed strength she brings to the ticket.
- Additionally, it's not clear she would give any geographical advantage. Alaska has been solidly red -- it's only gone Democratic once (1964) since it became a state. Does she help in the West? It's not clear.
- She was described by the Anchorage Press as "a small-town, angel-faced mother of four, an avid hunter and a fisher with a killer smile who wears designer glasses and heels, and hair like modern sculpture, who's taking it to the boys ever so softly."
- On the personal side, she played high school basketball and her team won the state championship in 1982. She was nicknamed "Sarah Barracuda." According to the Almanac, she was Miss Wasilla in 1984 and competed in the Miss Alaska contest. She eloped with her high school boyfriend.
More analysis here.
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