Nice Move McCain
I have to give John McCain and his Republican strategists some serious props. What a clever move it was to try and diminish the popularity bump created by Barack Obama’s rousing acceptance speech last night in Denver by announcing today that a woman will take the vice-presidential spot on his ticket. First term Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin is the choice, a 44-year-old conservative, who is a member of the NRA and is a pro-life proponent. Introducing her today, McCain said she has “strong principles, a fighting spirit and deep compassion,” and praised her record of fighting corruption.
A wise choice if, in fact, the unhappy Hillary supporters, especially the women who are still so miffed about her loss, will grasp at the straw of McCain’s new female running mate as a reasonable consolation prize.
A nice move, but Obama still did what he had to do, look confident and presidential, in his speech last night. This is going to be one hell of a race with two honorable candidates, slinging mud right up until election day. While I watched the Democratic convention in between innings of the Phillies loss to the Cubs, I couldn’t help but look for Martin Sheen lurking around. Whenever I watch the real political action, I’m reminded at how noble and tidy it all seemed on The West Wing. This really does feel like the West Wing story arc featuring Alan Alda and Jimmy Smits as the presidential candidates.
