tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087129361394881369.post7744955114345092798..comments2024-01-01T23:55:58.287-05:00Comments on Teachable Moment: Sarah Who?Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09953978758820288029noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087129361394881369.post-24138788957200868732008-09-02T21:06:00.000-04:002008-09-02T21:06:00.000-04:00It's curious that Palin's role as Governor of Alas...It's curious that Palin's role as Governor of Alaska goes unmentioned here. While neither being a mayor or being a governor in particular qualifies as "national security experience," it's odd that her experience as mayor from 1996-2002 is chosen to make the point.<BR/><BR/>Should the intervening six years be ignored? Ignore the same intervening years for Senator Obama gives us a state senator for roughly the same time period (1997-2004), but using that as his resume would make it seem thin (and dishonestly so). Which maybe is the goal with Governor Palin; if that's the case, the tactic is dishonest, but obviously to be expected.<BR/><BR/>Senator McCain's pick of Governor Palin seems to have generated a lot of excitement, worry, and negativity, depending on who is asked. Obviously there are positives and negatives. As you mentioned, she's "young and energetic" and was a daring choice. But there were quite a few disclosures about her over the weekend that may give some voters pause (or may even shore up some votes).<BR/><BR/>This is equally true of Senator Biden. Much of the reaction to him was positive without being excited (lots of political experience, good foreign policy perspective, etc.). But it was also odd to choose a 35-year Senate veteran for a campaign that wants to bring change to Washington.<BR/><BR/>This comment became a little long; I apologize. Just looking to provide a moderate viewpoint on some of the points in the post. Have a good day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com