Since you can't get enough of that hockey mom, it's WVPC's first all-Palin edition blog. We'll give her (and you) a break/"deference" after this epic blog. Here goes.
First and foremost, I quote Patrick Swayze (hang in there, Dalton) when I say "she's like the wind." But she's running on empty. Enter strategists.
As you already know, the right fell in love with this pick quite instantly, but the rest of the country is still skeptical after excerpts from her first television interview.
Here's the the reaction from the blogosphere.
Angus' take: Well, dad, I would describe her performance as nervous exasperation. She knows the media is ganging up on her, and last week's convention speakers only reinforced that notion: the "elites," 2008's latest shitty political buzzword ,can't stand her, and they're out to get her because she's blue-collar, a mom, and hunts. I don't buy that, dad. I just want to know why the highest office in the land has turned into such a joke.
The performance may have fallen short of galvanizing her supporters (WVPC can't find any blogs that offer overwhelming praise for last night's responses), but it certainly and predictably emboldened her critics. Will parts two and three reveal a deeper understanding of her intellect, decision-making, and worldview?
Even though this analysis is probably two weeks late, here's why Palin is a brilliantly sinister pick:
- If the Dems attack her, they look like patronizing, arugula-chomping, Prius driving snobs. And don't forget that buzzword, you elitist.
- She changes the GOP is for old white guys image. A good surface move and clever facade. Who doesn't like a mom?
- She diverts attention away from more important campaign issues. Who needs a plan when you've got personality?
- She reignites the culture wars. Wedge issues may gain more importance to voters.
- The election is now all about biography: war hero and hockey mom versus community organizer and veteran senator who persevered through personal tragedy.
How does it all add up? Disney movie.
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