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Why Sarah Palin?

August 30th, 2008 | 1 Comment

The selection of Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin, to be the Republican Vice Presidential candidate has created a firestorm in political circles. It demonstrates the speed at which news and opinion proliferate in the electronic world we live in. Many commentators on the right and left will have their say about Governor Palin. Much pontificating will be voiced about her qualifications or lack thereof for the office. Perhaps it would be useful to look at some past Vice Presidents, and history, to establish a frame of reference for the discussion. The Founding Fathers, bless their souls, never anticipated a problem when they created the process for electing the President. The electors were allowed to vote for two candidates. The one with the majority of the votes would become President and the second place vote … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Executive Branch, Original writing, Politics

McCain and Picking a Vice President

July 25th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Power Line does another analysis of the potential VP candidates that McCain has to select from. Gov. Palin is not mentioned. Also not mentioned is the elephant in the room. McCain is old enough that we MUST make the assumption that he may die before the end of his term. His selection of a running mate should not only be based on what states the candidate can deliver but his or her preparedness to become President if necessary. That should be a criteria for any such selection but almost never is. In McCain’s case, picking someone who won’t hurt the ticket or who could deliver a given state ought to be second to the pick’s qualifications to be President. Edwards did not deliver for Al Gore. Hopes and wishes should be set aside … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Executive Branch, Original writing, Politics