Republican Convention
Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 September 2008 04:46 Written by lorie Tuesday, 2 September 2008 04:46
I’m looking forward to watching the convention tonight. I was so thrilled when McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. However, it seems now all the focus is on her family life and not the campaign or the things that really matter.
And, the entire ‘family’ issue seems to have put a damper on the excitement of the past weekend. And, if I’m honest, I’ve lost a little of my excitement too — and it’s not because her teenage daughter is pregnant. I’ve been through the teenage years twice already — and have three more coming right up. I hold no allusions that kids will be perfect if they are parented correctly. Kids are kids — and they do things to make us grow gray way before our time. Sarah Palin’s ability to mother is not what I’m questioning. Nor, am I questioning her ability to be VP.
However, any politician knows issues like this create controversy and all types of negativity. Why in the world did McCain choose Sarah Palin in light of all these potential issues that would draw so much attention. I’m not saying ‘they should’ draw attention — but politics is what it is — and issues like this will draw attention.
It will certainly be an interesting convention — and I’m looking forward to seeing how they go about getting that excitement rolling again.
Do you have any thoughts on this?
I question McCain’s as a politcal leader.
The convention was a good show . I think Palin is just what we need . Conservative , no – nonsense , fiscally responsible !
I am not really into politics, but I really wish they would leave that poor girl alone. She is pregnant – and pretty far along – whose business is that really? I honestly believe that this was done intentionally to bring more attention to McCain and pull it away from Obama. They could have gone the entire campain without saying anything about her being pregnant.