So, considering the criteria that the Republicans are using to make up national security credentials for Sarah Palin… I qualify as an astronaut. According to them, Palin has dealt with the Russians because Alaska is near Canada. That said, I qualify as an astronaut because I watched the movie Spacecamp several times.
Archive for August, 2008
No Vetting Watch
August 31st, 2008
33 Comments
The McCain campaign didn’t even check out Palin’s hometown newspaper.
“Soulmate”?
August 31st, 2008
11 Comments
On Fox News Sunday, McCain called Sarah Palin a “soulmate”. He’s met her twice. He must be her soulmate in the way that Bush looked in Vladmir Putin’s soul, and ended up twiddling his thumbs as Putin brings back Soviet-style government.
A Question I’d Like To See John McCain Answer
August 30th, 2008
36 Comments
It’s pretty simple, really. Journalism 101, frankly.
“Did your campaign actually vet Sarah Palin?”
We’ve been down this road.
UPDATE: Josh Marshall has more. Like when they went into Iraq, it looks like the Republicans never actually checked this out.
First Post-Palin Attempt To Woo Clinton Voters = Epic Fail
August 30th, 2008
62 Comments
Who didn’t see this coming? Anyone?
In just her second appearance on the campaign trail with John McCain, newly-minted GOP running mate Sarah Palin was showered with boos on Saturday for attempting to praise Clinton’s trail-blazing bid to become the first female president.
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But in contrast with the mild reception that greeted her comments at the Ohio [...]
Sarah Palin Mismanaged The Economy Of Wasilla
August 30th, 2008
72 Comments
Seriously?
Palin, who portrays herself as a fiscal conservative, racked up nearly $20 million in long-term debt as mayor of the tiny town of Wasilla — that amounts to $3,000 per resident.
Palin Laughs At Mockery Of Cancer Survivor
August 30th, 2008
37 Comments
Yeah, she’s prettier than usual, but it’s the same old Republican conservative bull from Sarah Palin.
UPDATE: I wonder if McCain will eventually eject Palin, Harriet Miers style?
Palin Is Against Abortion Even In The Case Of Rape Or Incest
August 29th, 2008
123 Comments
That’s a pretty extreme position Palin’s got going for her there. The latest polling I could find – from Fox no less – shows that 70% support abortion in the case of rape.
HRC On The Floor, Moving For Nomination By Acclamation
August 27th, 2008
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Well, I think we just had a moment here. The AP has detail, but it was one of those emotional moments I’m really glad I was there for.
Video:
Sidekick Strikes Columns Again
August 27th, 2008
33 Comments
Apparently the media distraction of the day is about greek columns. Or something. It’s stupid, like all the other GOP/MSM nonsense.
Day 2.5 Notes
August 27th, 2008
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So, leave it to me to find the really nice seats they’ve set aside for bloggers on the last day we’re going to be inside here. Anyhow, I’m on the mid-level, which is the same level NBC, Fox, CNN and AP have their pavilions. Oh, and Al Jazeera. Which is right above where they’ve put [...]
