All About McCain

[Strangler Lewis]

Unless you're taking orders from the Pope or the Patriarch, I don't see anything hypocritcal about being anti-abortion and pro-capital punishment. The key distinction typically is "innocence."

[Not Afraid]

Palin has 5 children, one that is 4 months old with Down's Syndrome. Her husband is not a stay at home Dad. She has time to be VP?

[3894]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Palin has 5 children, one that is 4 months old with Down's Syndrome. Her husband is not a stay at home Dad. She has time to be VP?

So much for family values.

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I believe there is a way for Biden to debate Palin effectively without coming across as being sexist. But any Biden response to something she says could be spun that way (by the media, by the GOP etc) with enough creativity.

Women want a level playing field. Think Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher. Biden should go after Palin with everything he's got and she should go after him likewise. The fact that it was even brought up shows the perception of a less-qualified candidate in McCain's running mate.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by 3894

Women want a level playing field. Think Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher. Biden should go after Palin with everything he's got and she should go after him likewise. The fact that it was even brought up shows the perception of a less-qualified candidate in McCain's running mate.

I'm not sure if you were referring to the fact that I brought it up, but that certainly isn't how I feel, at least not in regard to her being a female. But, I do expect the Republicans to call sexism at the slightest hint of an attack towards her, deserved or not. Personally, I would like to see Biden treat her no differently than a male candidate. That would be equality. But I'm certain that there will be much feigned outrage the first time anyone says anything derogatory about her in the campaign that could be even remotely construed as being sexist. And as a result, Biden will be watching his step.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

But I'm certain that there will be much feigned outrage the first time anyone says anything derogatory about her in the campaign that could be even remotely construed as being sexist. And as a result, Biden will be watching his step.

I'm sure you're right, MC. One way around that is to send out some women surrogates to soften up the ground before the debate.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by 3894

I'm sure you're right, MC. One way around that is to send out some women surrogates to soften up the ground before the debate.

You lost me there.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by 3894

So much for family values.

Wow a 4 month old with Downs? Won't that child require a LOT of extra care in the next 8+ years? I guess the nanny is a practically perfect member of the family, so sure.

As long as there's one straight christian mommy and one straight christian daddy that occasionally comes to pat the kid on the head, family values are saved. Hallelujah.

[Gemini Cricket]

MBC, that's a great point. If Hillary is truly an Obama ally, she will speak out against Palin.

I believe there is a way for Biden to debate Palin effectively without coming across as being sexist. But any Biden response to something she says could be spun that way (by the media, by the GOP etc) with enough creativity.

[Gemini Cricket]

Oh, and Happy 72nd Birthday, Senator McCain! Good thing the media is not talking about that, eh John?

[Strangler Lewis]

I think Hillary can cattily say that it's nice to see that the Republicans have picked a candidate for vice president who would not be the de facto president. Beyond that, she should focus on John McCain.