Why is Sarah Palin afraid of the media?

Answering questions on the spot, tests your ability of quick sound judgment, and helps identify her positions on certain topics. So why does she repel herself away?

It has always been common, for candidates to answer questions at speech's, either from the audience or the media. Palin has shyed away from this, each and every time she is asked questions. This leads me to believe, that she might be nothing more than a pretty scripted face for the McCain campaign.

Before I get started, I will state that her qualifications are not whats lacking, but her ability to react under pressure just might be. Just think, why else would she refuse questions? Is she afraid that is she stems out from a written speech, that it might uncover that she really doesn't know as much as people think she does? Sure, it sounds all great up on stage, but we all know they have people write those speeches to tailor to voters in some sort.
Time and time again, she has questions throw at her, but she floats by like some prosecuted celebrity that don't want the media attention. It's time for her to step out of the cover that is the "Alaska Reformer" and into the limelight that is the " what can you really contribute to the entire U.S. Now, we all have seen many candidates put their foot in their mouth. Joe Biden for one. This could possibly be a huge reason for it, seeing as if she drops the ball, there might not be enough time to recover and or bandage it before Nov. McCain, could have asked her to sway away from the on the spot questions, in an effort to ride out her current hot streak across the United States. That still does not mean she should not field some questions. It is her job to answer to the public, not about personal life, but on her stance. Without doing so, one would think that basing her off of just speech's, and not that of the public interest would very much hurt her in the long run.
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The ups and downs of political hype

Following the RNC, McCain has sprinted up in the standings. This of course is mostly due to the "Palin Effect". But can we almost call it a Springer Effect?

In the beginning it seemed as if Gov. Palin's baggage that she toted along with her leading up to the RNC, would hinder any movement for John McCains campaign. For a while it did, when the media jumped on the pregnant daughter issue, and "trooper gate". But that all faded away after her speech at the RNC for the most part. Now we have another issue. This statement was given at the RNC, "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending … and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere." Could this knock the hype rocket right out of orbit?Maybe so...

As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to gain earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested around $750 million in special federal spending, the largest per-ca pita request in the nation. Now this kind of tosses a big portion of what she said out the window, hence leading integrity in question. Also adding plenty of free bash artillery to hurl from the Obama campaign.

As for the future of the candidates and their standings, well we'll just have to stay tuned for whatever backlash ensues. Because we all know its coming. With that being said, I don't think we are able to get a correct reading on the status of each party until November.

McCain,Palin and The Media

Family is off limits, but not when the media has nothing else to talk about.

You know there are a lot of qualities that I believe would make a good candidate, for Vice or for President. Some of them on my list include, selflessness, integrity,faith,leadership,passion, and the overall mindset to get this country back on track. What I don't include on my list, is the candidates children affairs, how many children she or he might have, or relatively small problems that we all have in our lives.

The media has gone way overboard on this matter. They are driving on the wrong side of the tracks when it comes to getting to know Gov. Sarah Palin. I have been reading all that I can on this matter, and I think the media is just plain ridiculous. Now i said it before i try to be unbias on here and talk about the good and bad in everyone. But if this is all the media can grasp a hold to for ratings, then I am very disappointed in there ability to cover stories that would be relevant in describing why said candidates would be a good choice.


Now let me state that I know Gov. Palin speaks strongly on family values, and that having a 17 year old pregnant daughter kind of sways it a little bit. But, can someone be with a child every moment of every day? Do i believe that she probably didn't condone this? Yes, she was probably mad. Since when does a parent or child making a mistake, impair the chance she has? I mean seriously if we were all perfect, then we could all run. I would love to know what these anchors and such have to hide. But i don't dig into it because it is not my damn business. That's right, not our business to know about ones child affairs.


I have read a few posts, and I reports from the public. Some of them state that we deserve to know about Bristol Palin. Well when she runs for Vice President then ask her. I believe these responses are out of the media created buzz and nothing more. The media creates stories that some of us thrive on. Its these nonsense stories that keep people going. Now i will say everyone has a right to an opinion, and i always take them into consideration, but when it comes to this side show of a report i just have to laugh at its sub par meaningless content.

Well i will some it up like i always do. People thinks really hard why or what makes you vote for someone. Think about all the imperfections we all have. I am not saying who to vote for, like i always state. I just wish that the media buzzards would reports on such well I don't have any other word right now... crap.

RNC and Gustov. Could McCain sieze the moment? Or could it hurt?

As the RNC approaches today, it was announced that it would be limited and or delayed due to the hell of a hurricane we know as Gustav.

First and foremost I would like to state, that there is nothing more important than the well being of Americas Citizens. It is my opinion that Gustav and the areas in threat should be handled above all. With that being said I'm going to talk about the well being of the RNC, and what effects Gustav might have on the Republican outcome.

As I read through the RNC updates in the news, I stumbled upon an announcement that stated, the first day of the RNC activities would be cut back drastically. I also read that key players would not be attending due to Gustav. A few on the list are, Republican Govs. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Charlie Crist of Florida, Haley Barbour of Mississippi and Rick Perry of Texas -- whose states lie in the path of the Category 3 Gustav . This is what is supposed to be done. But will it effect the RNC and election outcome?

My thoughts on this are, Day one of the convention is in a sense a opening day kick off. There is a lot of hype surrounding the beginning. Delaying this would downplay the whole thing a bit. Although there are several days left and plenty of agenda to go, I believe that even 1 day of a huge event like this could have some backlash. Micheal Moore is quoted as jokingly saying"This Gustav is proof that there is a god in heaven". Maybe some people honestly believe that some kind of intervention was destined to happen to the RNC. Or will McCain and the Republican party seize the moment?

If you think the outcome couldn't possibly be different, think again. John McCain has taken action on Gustav almost immediately. Being able to make quick decisions on unforeseen or unpredictable events, could play out strongly in this whole scenario. We as Americans get to take a look at his new lead from the front theme. It also does them a huge favor in keeping President Bush away from St. Paul. Last but not least it could show McCain and his party are willing to sacrifice. In a sense all these could throw a small surge of voters towards the McCain and Palin campaign, resulting in stealing some of Barack Obamas thunder.

Well with that being said, we'll just have to see whats it store for the RNC, McCain and the people.I also am also sending Prayers out for the Americans that are in Gustav's wake. Hang in there and be safe!

The right Choice?

John McCain stuffed a foot in his mouth?That is what I thought when he made a baffling choice for his VP pick. Someone once said that "Barack Obama was too inexperienced for the White House".

After listening to the reports of his choice, I thought to myself. Why would someone throw shots using the lack of experience route? I mean come on. Would that not kind of throw any hope of him using that same method in the ladder? I personally don't think this method is going to pay off in the long run. Sure it might get a bit of hype now, but its also gaining lots of criticism.

I think that this choice was made with little thought and more desperation. I am not saying he is going to lose for sure. But this move probably hurt more than helped.

In my opinion, this choice was made for a few reasons. 1, is to scrape up whatever Clinton voters he can. 2, to create a sense of shock. 3, She held the position of Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 4, to bring a sense of youth along with him. 5 She is pretty strong ethically it seams. Now lets talk about these reasons a bit.

I don't think that electing a female for VP is going to seal the deal on the Clinton voters fully. It may help some but not enough. I think people will think of this as a desperate move, making it look like he has no other way to grab their attention. The shock affect is in my opinion a move to generate hype and media buzz hoping to inch forward in the polls and sway more people to fall in line. She held a solid position that requires a vast knowledge and an ethic regard to the oil industry. This is a solid reason to choose her due to our current crisis. She isn't that old, so that kind of brings the youth within the campaign which could help. She seems very anti government corruption so that's a strong point also. Even though that should come with any candidate. One bad note that I stumbled upon as of late, is that she is bringing baggage. Palin is being investigated on a choice she made of firing one of her employees wrongfully.

With all this being said. What we have is a mediocre choice at best. She is getting solid critics on her inexperience to her having 5 kids. We will have to see of course how this all turns out. In the end i think it will be a close race. But, i think that McCain kind of killed any hopes of thunder with his VP he could have had. Thats just the way I see it.