The LineThat Could SINK McCain & Palin
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| Sat, 10-04-2008 - 4:35am |
The Line That Could Sink McCain-Palin
In response to a question as to whether Dick Cheney's view of the Vice Presidency was right, not only did Sarah Palin say it was, but hinted that she'd like even MORE power, as VP.
In just over a week, it is expected that the Troopergate report on Palin's alleged abuse of power will come out. While Republicans have tried like hell to make this seem like a partisan hunt, they've have their legs cut out with every step. In fact, just last evening before Palin took the stage, the court rejected two Republican motions to stop the investigation. And, by the way, it isn't looking good. Apparently, one witness who had maintained Palin did nothing wrong, flipped her story under oath.
And yet, to this point, the McCain campaign could have dismissed the Troopergate report as much ado about nothing - a small-time issue dealing with small time politics - if it implied Palin was guilty of abuse of power. Not that I agree with that, but I could see the McCain camp fluffing it off and pivoting to much more dire issues facing American families.
Not anymore.
If a report is issued that says there is enough to say Palin abused her power, coupling that with Palin's contention that she wants even more power than Dick Cheney will become a strangling distraction for the McCain campaign with just days to go until election day.
Unless there are scary-as-hell circumstances that cause American's to lose their passion for civil liberties and separation of powers (see Patriot Act), Americans traditionally look very poorly at power grabbing and abuse. Even FDR couldn't overcome this sentiment when he tried to pack the court, so it would rubber-stamp his policies.
Of course, this is all moot if the report issues no conclusive finding, or finds Palin innocent of any wrongdoing. But if it doesn't, watch for Palin's answer on Cheney and Power to become a part of any story on the Troopergate report. And from there, watch Senator McCain's campaign get thrown so far off course that it barely limps into Election Day.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-schmeltzer/the-line-that-could-sink_b_131728.html


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I may have to get back to this tomorrow, because my copy of the Constitution is next to my desk at work, and I'm home now.
Interesting point.
As for power in the vice presidency, beyond the constitutional outline, this seems to flow from respect and caché of the person and in the eyes of those in an administration, particular the president. Dick Cheney, who borders on an anathema to
Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
That was my understanding of it, too.
I've been wondering the same thing.
That would be my guess. Those serving in Washington do have some clout and caché of their own, and they will use it if necessary. What might happen in a hypothetical McCain administration if they stepped on toes
Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
So true.
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Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
One has to consider where
The divisive tactics from the GOP will do more harm than good, because actions speak louder than words. McCain and Palin SAY that they are "going to be" bipartisan, should they be so "blessed" to be elected, but then they turn around and DO the opposite.
Attacking republicans is what John is known for: ((The ad begins by quoting Sen. John McCain at his convention: "We lost the trust of the American people when some Republicans gave in to the temptations of corruption."
As soon as he says "some Republicans," the visual dissolves to a picture of Sen. Mitch McConnell...and alleges that McCain "singled out" Mitch McConnell on corruption. (He did this in 2002.)))http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/09/kentucky_democrat_uses_mccain.php
And democrats are his favorite to attack: ((McCain, a presidential candidate, essentially accused Reid and other Democrats of harping on Iraq at the expense of not advancing legislation to fund important areas like healthcare for wounded troops and the accelerated purchase of mine-resistant ambush vehicles or MRAPs.))http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2007/07/mccain_accuses_democrats_of_fa.html
The McCain camp is double talking and sleep walking.
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