I do not think that Palin made a good impression in this interview, but at least she did not come across to me as completely hopeless. I expect she will refine her comments on her foreign policy experience. I wish she would refine her stance on foreign policy perhaps including her stance on precondition but I am almost certain she will not as her espoused view is consistent with McCain’s perspective. I also wish she would alter her way of expressing her position on Israel, even if it consistent with US policy; I expect she will be at least a little less overt regarding her support for Israel in future. I wish she would refine her perspective on working with Pakistan; she comes across as unrealistic, but she is diplomatically correct when she implies that there will be strong US relations with Pakistan even when that is not very likely the case.
My greatest concern regarding Palin is that she tends to stumble when pressed on issues, implying she either has to work on her understanding of issues, maintaining composure, or most likely, both. It is politically necessary to defend one’s own comments but there will be a contingency, however small, that will be pained to see one defend him/herself in a way that makes him/her, and by extension, the US appear more inept. It is bad that she failed to provide “specific examples in [John McCain’s] 26 years of pushing for more regulation [or reforms on the way Wall Street does business]”.
Regardless of the interview, she is still the correct choice for McCain’s choice for VP given the large constituency of Evangelical Christians.
Oh, and Katie Couric is attractive (duh) and has really nice eyes. It was a reasonably strong interview by her, but, in my opinion, she did not particularly maintain her composure most excellently throughout the interview – she came across as a bit exasperated; perhaps this is understandable, but she is to work as a professional and so in her self-presentation, maybe she can do a better job. I thought her commentary and questioning was pretty much spot on, and that's the important thing.
Originally posted by YugaWhat could she have done to look completely hopeless, sit there and drool? She looked like a complete idiot. She didn't know what the hell she was talking about. She won't refine anything. McCain's handlers may "refine" her stance, but this bimbo is just mouthing what they are telling here to say. She is learning by rote.
I do not think that Palin made a good impression in this interview, but at least she did not come across to me as completely hopeless. I expect she will refine her comments on her foreign policy experience. I wish she would refine her stance on foreign policy perhaps including her stance on precondition but I am almost certain she will not as her espoused vie ...[text shortened]... thought her commentary and questioning was pretty much spot on, and that's the important thing.
Originally posted by spruce112358It was indeed painful. Fortunately, McCain won this election soon after the Democratic ticket was announced, so Palin could say the moon is made of cream cheese and it wouldn't matter. 😉
Oh...my...God.
Palin: "I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you." Has she confused an interview on national television with a report for school?
I hope it was less painful to listen to than to read.
Alaskans must be looking for some good oil sands to bury their heads in in shame.
Originally posted by WulebgrPalin is clearly not ready for primetime. McCain may have made a mistake with her. On the other hand, she draws huge crowds, so perhaps there's a payoff their in terms of financial donations and activating the base.
Katie warms my heart. When she does an interview, she often gets the interviewee to forget they are speaking to the nation and they think they're speaking to her alone. That's when they reveal themselves.
Last night's CBS Evening News aired part of an interview with Sarah Palin, who demonstrated beyond any doubts her grasp of economic policy and John McCa ...[text shortened]... new it had tickled her palm.
Next to Palin, Dan Quayle looks like a poster boy for Mensa.
Originally posted by MerkIt may simply be the Mohamed Ali effect. Not everyone who came to see the "Greatest" came to see him win! The Palin effect on crowds may be a variation on the same phenomenon. Its the freak exhibit at the circus. Always attracts a crowd.
On the other hand, she draws huge crowds, so perhaps there's a payoff their in terms of financial donations and activating the base.
Originally posted by kmax87I bet she could solve your cane toad overpopulation for ya Missy.
It may simply be the Mohamed Ali effect. Not everyone who came to see the "Greatest" came to see him win! The Palin effect on crowds may be a variation on the same phenomenon. Its the freak exhibit at the circus. Always attracts a crowd.
GRANNY.
Originally posted by MerkWhoa, come on now.
McCain may have made a mistake with her. On the other hand, she draws huge crowds, so perhaps there's a payoff their in terms of financial donations and activating the base.
The VP is there for ONE REASON AND ONE REASON ONLY. If the president dies, the VP takes over. That's it. If the republicans are using her to make money and appease republican voters, the republicans should be tarred and feathered.
Can any of you imagine Palin as the PRESIDENT???????
