Mean MrMustard
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Sarah Palin to be McCain's VP!!
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lupi
Lifer
Recent news update:
By John Harwood , CNBC Political Correspondent | 29 Aug 2008 | 09:24 AM ET MCCAIN, OBAMA, POLITICS, RNC, GOP, REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a self-styled "hockey mom" who has only been governor for a little over a year, is GOP Presidential candidate John McCain's choice for Vice President, CNBC has learned.
According to a Republican strategist, Palin is the nominee, though McCain's campaign has not comfirmed this.
With an announcement scheduled in Dayton, Ohio, an associate of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said the governor had been informed he is not McCain's pick.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for Pawlenty, who had all but ruled himself out.
"I'm not going to be there. I plan to be at the state fair. You can draw your conclusion from that," Pawlenty said on his weekly call-in radio show on WCCO-AM in Minneapolis.
He also called it "a fair assumption" that he will not be McCain's running mate.
Associates close to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney were saying the same thing, telling The Associated Press that the former presidential candidate had not been offered the job by McCain.
Video: Palin discusses energy policy in July appearance on CNBCVideo: Palin talks about oil drilling in June appearnce on CNBC.
Palin is a first-term governor credited with reforms of her out-of-the-way state.
Newly minted Democratic nominee Barack Obama is making an aggressive play for the traditional GOP stronghold and its three electoral votes, and polls show the race close.
At 44, Palin is younger than Obama and, like McCain, she calls herself a maverick.
A Gulfstream IV from Anchorage, Alaska, flew into Middletown Regional Airport in Butler County near Cincinnati about 10:15 p.m. Thursday, said Rich Bevis, airport manager.
He said several people came off the plane, including a woman and two teens, but there was no confirmation of who was aboard.
"They were pretty much hustled off. They came right down the ramp, jumped in some vans here and off they went," Bevis said. "It was all hush, hush."
Among the other possible running mates: former Pennsylvania Gov.Tom Ridge, Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and former Rep. Rob Portman of Ohio.
The Arizona senator decided on his choice for vice president early Thursday, but the campaign has given no hint on the selection that will be announced on his 72nd birthday.
The speculation sent a buzz throughout Denver, where Obama accepted his party's nomination and put Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on his ticket.
Jill Hazelbaker, McCain's communications director, gave nothing away during an interview on CBS' "The Early Show."
"John McCain is going to make the choice from his heart. He's going to choose someone who can be a partner in governing. He's going to choose someone who brings character and principle to the table and who shares his priorities. And I'm confident that he's going to make a great pick," Hazelbaker said.
Republicans kick off their national nominating convention next week in St. Paul, Minn., and McCain's campaign hopes the announcement of his running mate will stunt any momentum Obama might get from the just-concluded Democratic National Convention.
McCain was mum on the subject Thursday as he and his wife, Cindy, boarded a plane in Phoenix bound for Dayton.
?AP contributed to this report
Also hearing that she has been spotted at the rally in Ohio which should make this about a lock as I don't think she would have been there otherwise as several of the other well talked about choices had routinely been campaigning for/with him.
By John Harwood , CNBC Political Correspondent | 29 Aug 2008 | 09:24 AM ET MCCAIN, OBAMA, POLITICS, RNC, GOP, REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a self-styled "hockey mom" who has only been governor for a little over a year, is GOP Presidential candidate John McCain's choice for Vice President, CNBC has learned.
According to a Republican strategist, Palin is the nominee, though McCain's campaign has not comfirmed this.
With an announcement scheduled in Dayton, Ohio, an associate of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said the governor had been informed he is not McCain's pick.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for Pawlenty, who had all but ruled himself out.
"I'm not going to be there. I plan to be at the state fair. You can draw your conclusion from that," Pawlenty said on his weekly call-in radio show on WCCO-AM in Minneapolis.
He also called it "a fair assumption" that he will not be McCain's running mate.
Associates close to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney were saying the same thing, telling The Associated Press that the former presidential candidate had not been offered the job by McCain.
Video: Palin discusses energy policy in July appearance on CNBCVideo: Palin talks about oil drilling in June appearnce on CNBC.
Palin is a first-term governor credited with reforms of her out-of-the-way state.
Newly minted Democratic nominee Barack Obama is making an aggressive play for the traditional GOP stronghold and its three electoral votes, and polls show the race close.
At 44, Palin is younger than Obama and, like McCain, she calls herself a maverick.
A Gulfstream IV from Anchorage, Alaska, flew into Middletown Regional Airport in Butler County near Cincinnati about 10:15 p.m. Thursday, said Rich Bevis, airport manager.
He said several people came off the plane, including a woman and two teens, but there was no confirmation of who was aboard.
"They were pretty much hustled off. They came right down the ramp, jumped in some vans here and off they went," Bevis said. "It was all hush, hush."
Among the other possible running mates: former Pennsylvania Gov.Tom Ridge, Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and former Rep. Rob Portman of Ohio.
The Arizona senator decided on his choice for vice president early Thursday, but the campaign has given no hint on the selection that will be announced on his 72nd birthday.
The speculation sent a buzz throughout Denver, where Obama accepted his party's nomination and put Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on his ticket.
Jill Hazelbaker, McCain's communications director, gave nothing away during an interview on CBS' "The Early Show."
"John McCain is going to make the choice from his heart. He's going to choose someone who can be a partner in governing. He's going to choose someone who brings character and principle to the table and who shares his priorities. And I'm confident that he's going to make a great pick," Hazelbaker said.
Republicans kick off their national nominating convention next week in St. Paul, Minn., and McCain's campaign hopes the announcement of his running mate will stunt any momentum Obama might get from the just-concluded Democratic National Convention.
McCain was mum on the subject Thursday as he and his wife, Cindy, boarded a plane in Phoenix bound for Dayton.
?AP contributed to this report
Also hearing that she has been spotted at the rally in Ohio which should make this about a lock as I don't think she would have been there otherwise as several of the other well talked about choices had routinely been campaigning for/with him.
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Lifer
I heard two suits on the DC Metro this morning saying they believe she is the one.
Well, we always knew Republicans would lose this one.
Well, we always knew Republicans would lose this one.
RightIsWrong
Diamond Member
Good morals? She is under investigation for trying to retaliate against a former brother-in-law by ruining his life and getting him fired!
If that is what you consider good morals.....I'm worried.
RightIsWrong
Diamond Member
I readily admit that the Dems are hypocrites. As is every other person that walks this planet.
RY62
Senior member
I've been checking in with former Clinton voters and I believe this could be a game changer. Sarah Palin is a great choice, She could bring a lot of support from the former Clinton female supporters. And the announcement comes just in time to take some wind out of Obama's sails.
The first black President or the first female VP, either way, this will be a historic election.
She doesn't have a thick resume but the experience on this ticket is in the right order. On this ticket, the Presidential candidate has the greater experience. On the Obama ticket, the VP has experience and the Presidential candidate doesn't.
A few positive points for Palin.
She's very conservative on social issues, and has a good economic record - both plusses for the GOP camp.
She is 44 years old and a mother of five.
Like McCain, Governor Palin is the mother of a young soldier serving in Iraq.
Her youth would provide a balance to McCain's age - he turns 72 today.
PALIN PUTS PRINCIPLE AND THE PEOPLE FIRST
She was elected governor in 2006, largely due to her whistle-blowing efforts against fellow Republicans.
She likes to hunt moose and loves to eat mooseburgers -- a detail the press will repeatedly emphasize. She's also, more importantly, a life member of the NRA.
PALIN IS A REFORM GOVERNOR WITH BIPARTISAN APPEAL
Palin doesn?t just criticize pork-barrel spending ? she slashes it.
The first black President or the first female VP, either way, this will be a historic election.
She doesn't have a thick resume but the experience on this ticket is in the right order. On this ticket, the Presidential candidate has the greater experience. On the Obama ticket, the VP has experience and the Presidential candidate doesn't.
A few positive points for Palin.
She's very conservative on social issues, and has a good economic record - both plusses for the GOP camp.
She is 44 years old and a mother of five.
Like McCain, Governor Palin is the mother of a young soldier serving in Iraq.
Her youth would provide a balance to McCain's age - he turns 72 today.
PALIN PUTS PRINCIPLE AND THE PEOPLE FIRST
She was elected governor in 2006, largely due to her whistle-blowing efforts against fellow Republicans.
She likes to hunt moose and loves to eat mooseburgers -- a detail the press will repeatedly emphasize. She's also, more importantly, a life member of the NRA.
PALIN IS A REFORM GOVERNOR WITH BIPARTISAN APPEAL
Palin doesn?t just criticize pork-barrel spending ? she slashes it.
Sorry the pick does nothing for Hillary supporters. She is a gun toting, anti-abortion advocate. The last thing in the world any feminist Democrat will support. Just like nobody was going to switch over when Biden was selected. Ridiculous pick. You have an aging McCain with the second person in command having more history as a beauty queen than political experience? Is this the best our country has to offer?
MikeyLSU
Platinum Member
yeah, for the past couple of election and this one included I had to hold my nose to vote because the Dem on the other side was that bad. I never really liked Bush or McCain. I really like this pick in hopes that we can get someone like Palin to bring back the conservative politics into office. Maybe not for McCains term but after that possibly.
http://www.cnn.com/
I don't know much about her, other than a google image search turns up that she was a major hottie back in her day. Still kinda is for a woman her age.
I don't know much about her, other than a google image search turns up that she was a major hottie back in her day. Still kinda is for a woman her age.
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