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Edited on Thu Sep-18-08 06:54 AM by TwoSparkles
...give her an "out."
She is not going to be the long-term lucky charm that the Republicans hoped.
Remember, she's a result of McCain throwing a "Hail Mary." After the Dems were united during our Convention, and after they saw the throngs of supporters in that stadium--they needed a long shot. Someone who stole the media spotlight.
Her numbers are sinking like a rock. She's embroiled in a scandal that won't go away. It's obvious from her interviews, that her knowledge base is horrendously thin and that she's incapable of discussing foreign policy or economic issues without a major gaffe. She's smart. She can memorize several lines on any topic. However, she lacks the depth and breadth of experience on issues of the day. They know they can't put her in front of reporters, and they know they can't hide her until election day. Really, they're screwed. ...And then there's the debate.
I think this may be an orchestrated drama on which she decides to drop out. Then, enter Mitt Romney. This election has shifted to economic issues, and those issues aren't going anywhere. This election will be about the economy--which will only worsen--all the way to Nov 4.
Life is more serious now. Palin is not a serious candidate. She was the shiny object, but that's not working any more.
I think she'll give a heartfelt speech about the race being too personal and the attacks being too painful and her family. McCain will name a new veep--probably Romney--but he'll publicly promise to give Palin a cabinet position--which will still keep the Fundie base on board. The base will be so enraged about Sarah's departure, they'll be energized and all whipped up to vote for McCain.
John McCain has been a crazed, freakish psycho this week. Something really, really big is up. He's been down in the polls before. Obama has been ahead. Something bigger is brewing.
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