Took office Dec. 06. Will be just shy of 2 full years come the Nov. elections. And it's 2 years of Alaska Executive experience, 48th most populus state and 3 electoral votes. Does Mayor of Wasilla (pop. ~8.5K) prior to current stint as Gov give people the warm and fuzzies about government experience? My rinky-dink town is about that size and I couldn't imagine any of the local govenrment officials ascending to VP candidate in that short a time frame.Black1 said:At least she has two years of EXECUTIVE experience.... That's still leaps-and-bounds more than BHO.And OF COURSE, it's a attempt to get Clinton supporters.
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SRTINCT said:Took office Dec. 06. Will be just shy of 2 full years come the Nov. elections. And it's 2 years of Alaska Executive experience, 48th most populus state and 3 electoral votes. Does Mayor of Wasilla (pop. ~8.5K) prior to current stint as Gov give people the warm and fuzzies about government experience?
But would you vote for her for president? The difference between running Alaska and running the country is like running a 7-11 and being CEO of Walmart.Black1 said:I think it's just enough, and not too much. She got rid of a LOT of corruption in the Alaskan Government during her short term. She also got rid of that "Bridge To Nowhere" plan everyone talks about.She may be pretty, but she is considered a attack-dog by many that know her. Her husband is used to own a commercial fishing boat (which she worked nets on...), and is a native Eskimo. She's a tough chick.... Lifetime member of the NRA, Moose hunter, 10k runner, mother of 5 children (her youngest has Down Syndrome).... and winning Beauty Queen.
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Oh, and the greatly funny thing is..... Sarah is the ONLY canidate of the four in this current race with ANY Executive experience.![]()
OCBob said:But would you vote for her for president? The difference between running Alaska and running the country is like running a 7-11 and being CEO of Walmart.
IMO I think it's a mistake. I guess we'll know for sure come November, but if I had to wager I think we will see a drop in McCain's numbers. Seems like a stunt to me to be honest.
OCBob said:But would you vote for her for president? The difference between running Alaska and running the country is like running a 7-11 and being CEO of Walmart.
IMO I think it's a mistake. I guess we'll know for sure come November, but if I had to wager I think we will see a drop in McCain's numbers. Seems like a stunt to me to be honest.
Black1 said:I think your right, it was a stunt... and possibly a mistake. But, there is really no GOOD candidate in this election anyway, IMO. So, what the hell, throw her in there. New people, new ideas. :dontknow:
Oh, and would you elect the CEO of Walmart president?![]()
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To tell you the truth I don't know enough about the CEO of Walmart, actually I know nothing about him (I guess it's a him) hehehe. I would like to see a qualified, track proven, CEO running though. There are plenty of folks to work in the cabinet and help with policy, but being the decision maker is different, and I'd love to see someone who has been there before and has had a tough board to answer to.Black1 said:I think your right, it was a stunt... and possibly a mistake. But, there is really no GOOD candidate in this election anyway, IMO. So, what the hell, throw her in there. New people, new ideas. :dontknow:
Oh, and would you elect the CEO of Walmart president?![]()
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MG42pillbox said:I cant believe you guys... Stunt? Because he had the balls to pick the fist GOP Female VP in History...
Whenever a leader does something different or unpopular its called a stunt... Then if it goes well they are called "Brilliant"
TREKER said:Interesting pick... She will get the womans vote for sure. Look how Ferraro didnt help much. She was a lot different but still a woman.
Experience will be an issue for sure. Cancels out anything about BO in-experience. Also with McCants age, if something happened to him we would have a 2 yr governor woman as president...![]()
TREKER said:Interesting pick... She will get the womans vote for sure. Look how Ferraro didnt help much. She was a lot different but still a woman.
Experience will be an issue for sure. Cancels out anything about BO in-experience. Also with McCants age, if something happened to him we would have a 2 yr governor woman as president...![]()
From a state of 670k (which is about 1/3 of the county that I live in), and near the top in unemployment.Black1 said:A two year Governor with a constant 80-90% approval rating.![]()
That's Vice President HottieKRAZYSRT10 said:Yeah....but she would be a HOT Woman President!!!!:rock::rock::rock:
SRTINCT said:That's Vice President Hottie
Talk about a 180 from Cheney.
TREKER said:I like her....
Something about unknown or non-mainstream people that shakes things up.
Many movies go for unknowns that seem to work suprisingly well.