A few supporters of Barack Obama began to quiver after John McCain selected Sarah Palin to be his running mate. A major defection by angry old Democratic women who supported Hilary Clinton seemed very likely. Politricks is an emotional sport, and John McCain did his best to tug at the emotions of women who would love to see a female in such a powerful position. However, McCain may have reacted prematurely. Here are a few reasons why:
1) Small Timer-I’m not saying that greatness can’t come from small places, but picking Palin for Vice President is kind of like hiring a mayor of a city to be veep. Alaska’s population is just over 700,000. So that means she was in charge of a state that has a few more people than cities such as Austin, Memphis, or Baltimore. And the problems that occur in Alaska can’t compare to the drama that takes place in the M-Town and in B-More. Good luck with taking over the entire United Sates if McCain is no longer available.
2) Family Values-The Republican Party has always pushed the importance of family values. In fact, Palin has pushed for abstinence only programs and disagrees with sex education in schools. When one of the most important leaders of the party has a teenage daughter that’s pregnant, it’s really not a good look. Sure, every family has its own problems and it does humanize Palin. But how can a potential President guide a country if she or he can’t guide their own family correctly?
3) Corruption?-Palin is being investigated on whether she fired a state employee who refused to fire a trooper who divorced her sister. If she’s found guilty, that could really pose a problem for McCain. It also questions her emotional stability and her ethics.
4) Geraldine Ferraro-In 1984, Walter Mondale decided that he wanted to make a political splash by selecting a woman to be his veep. Women across America were ecstatic of the choice—at first. However, like old Pepsi, the Ferraro fiasco fizzled out and led to 8 more years of Republican power.
The honey moon may last for a few weeks, but I predict that Palin’s star will soon fall. She has no substance and McCain’s gamble won’t payoff. Maybe McCain should have picked Condi Rice. Although she's tainted by the Bush Admin, Condi did her thing when it came to foreign affairs. I'm sure she's more ready to lead than a lady who governs a place that is known for snow dogs and Igloos.
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