Kathleen Parker calls for Palin withdraw

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Kathleen Parker calls for Palin withdraw
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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 2:31pm
Kathleen Parker, a conservative columnist has called for Palin to withdraw from the campaign for the benefit of the party. What do you think about that?



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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 2:42pm

as an Obama supporter, i hope she stays.

but as a person with compassion for someone trapped in a hasty decision - for Palin's sake, i hope she steps down before the debates on Thursday.

i watched SNL last night and as much as i wanted to laugh at Tina Fey, i find it hard to make fun of someone when they are obviously disadvantaged. Palin is in a really bad spot when her own words are as ridiculous as the script from the comedy writers.

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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 2:52pm

I posted this earlier and found it interesting as well.

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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 2:53pm
IF I thought she would DEFINITELY cost McCain the election - I would want her to stay put. However, I truly believe that despite the fact that she is completely unprepared for the job of VP or, god forbid, president, I still think that McCain has a shot at this election based on the past voting record of the American voters, racism, and, quite frankly, Obama's (relative to McCain) youth and inexperience. That being said, I hope he selects a new running mate. If he does win this election and something were to happen to him - very likely based on his age, btw, then I do fear for our country with Palin as the president. She knows nothing about the economy or foreign relations. NOTHING. She can't even convincingly fake it. It is terrifying. If McCain is going to win anyway, PLEASE replace this woman with someone who is more qualified.




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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 5:28pm

We just watched our taped SNL, and I thought the same.

She is not ready for this, and she is hurting herself and her future. Experience aside, Obama has had a year to perfect this. He has had the benefit of a long, hard campaign. She has the spotlight, and I think that expectations are also unrealistic. She is crucified for every flub.

I like her. I don't want her to fail. But I'm disappointed in her interviews thus far.

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Registered: 02-20-2007
Sun, 09-28-2008 - 5:40pm
On what basis has she asked that Palin withdraw? Is it because conservatives have a problem with the idea of woman leader? If that's the reason, then no, she should not withdraw. If there are other more serious issues, what are they? I personally would not vote for her anyway, but I'm curious about what the reasons are that people feel she should withdraw.
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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 7:49pm

I probably should've posted this in the first place. My apologies.


(CNN) – Prominent conservative columnist Kathleen Parker, an early supporter of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin, said Friday recent interviews have shown the Alaska governor is "out of her league" and should leave the GOP presidential ticket for the good of the party.


The criticism in Parker's Friday column is the latest in a recent string of negative assessments toward the McCain-Palin candidacy from prominent conservatives.


It was fun while it lasted," Parker writes. "Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who is clearly out of her league."


Palin's interview with Couric drew criticism when the Alaska governor was unable to provide an example of when John McCain had pushed for more regulation of Wall Street during his Senate career. Palin also took heat for defending her foreign policy credentials by suggesting Russian leaders enter Alaska airspace when they come to America. Palin was also criticized last week for appearing not to know what the Bush Doctrine is during an interview with Charlie Gibson.


“If BS were currency, Palin could bail out Wall Street herself," Parker also writes. "If Palin were a man, we’d all be guffawing, just as we do every time Joe Biden tickles the back of his throat with his toes. But because she’s a woman — and the first ever on a Republican presidential ticket — we are reluctant to say what is painfully true."


Parker, who praised McCain's "keen judgment" for picking Palin earlier this month and wrote the Alaska governor is a "perfect storm of God, Mom and apple pie," now says Palin should step down from the ticket.


“Only Palin can save McCain, her party, and the country she loves," Parker writes. She can bow out for personal reasons, perhaps because she wants to spend more time with her newborn. No one would criticize a mother who puts her family first. Do it for your country."


Parker's comments follow those by prominent conservatives David Brooks, George Will, and David Frum who have all publicly questioned Palin's readiness to be vice president.


"Sarah Palin has many virtues," Brooks wrote in a recent column. "If you wanted someone to destroy a corrupt establishment, she'd be your woman. But the constructive act of governance is another matter. She has not been engaged in national issues, does not have a repertoire of historic patterns and, like President Bush, she seems to compensate for her lack of experience with brashness and excessive decisiveness


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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 7:53pm

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Sun, 09-28-2008 - 8:10pm

"She" is Kathleen Parker? the commentator for the National Review? the one that describes itself as "America's most widely read and influential magazine and web site for Republican/conservative news, commentary, and opinion"?

http://www.nationalreview.com/

if she is liberal gutter trash media, uhh ... who is left on the right? i'm confused.

Bea

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 09-28-2008 - 8:14pm

exactly - she's crucified for every flub .. whereas McCain, Obama, nor Biden are .. what is up with THAT?


that being said .. how in the world could they effectively rename someone NOW?

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Registered: 10-26-2003
Sun, 09-28-2008 - 8:16pm

is there a precedence for that?

Bea

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