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Originally Posted by jeanief  That is not JUST a flip-flop but a 180 degree turn. She did not change from the time he made his first statement--he knew at that time about her book. SO, since SHE did not change, what supports his flip flop? Only 2 days later and he now changes him mind? Makes him look weak and indecisive OR easily manipulated by his handlers and advisors.
Or, perhaps, this is what he really means by saying he will bring "change". |
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see where McCain personally *knew* she was writing a book about Obama two days prior - or anytime prior to the point at which it became an issue. I am assuming he didn't know, and that - as I assume with Obama - team members from the campaign handle those issues and if anything, the person at the top of the ticket relies on their expertise.
I don't believe she should have been chosen, but in the end I'm fine - almost happy - with her as a choice. I think it's important to the process that any appearance of potential bias is eliminated. I think it's important so we can focus on the candidates and not any agenda that the questioner might have. There's no reason to muddy up the process with such questions about the moderator when there are plenty of capable moderators out there for whom such questions don't exist.
She stands to 'win' financially if Obama wins because her book is set to launch on Inauguration Day. Of ALL days, why that day to launch a book about a man who has a chance to be President? Obviously it's no coincidence. Whether or not that would impact her line of questioning isn't even the issue, because the *potential* is there and that potential is an unnecessary distraction. Plain and simple.
All that said... there are two ways to look at things. You can see them as challenges or let them cause you fear and frustration. I don't think Palin let that effect her ... and that falls in her favor.
+1 points for Palin.
Amen.
Let's eat!