Read the following editorial from the New York Times:
Where is it written that only senators are qualified to become President?…Or where is it written that mere representatives aren’t qualified …Where is it written that governors and mayors, …, are too local, too provincial?…Presidential candidates have always chosen their running mates for reasons of practical demography, not idealized democracy…. What a splendid system, we say to ourselves, that takes little-known men, tests them in high office and permits them to grow into statesmen. . . . Why shouldn’t a little-known woman have the same opportunity to grow?. . . .the indispensable credential for a Woman Who is the same as for a Man Who – one who helps the ticket.
As you may have guessed, this editorial was not written in the last few days about Sarah Palin, but 24 years ago about little known Geraldine Ferraro. I am sure the Old Gray Lady would like to recant.
George Marlin at the Catholic Thing, the source of this wonderful quote, echoes my point from yesterday writing “There is, however, one big difference: Palin is pro-life while Ferraro was pro-choice.”
The liberal democrats and their cohorts in the media were scared of Sarah Palin already, that is why they have unleashed the scorched earth campaign, but now they must be absolutely beside themselves. She was absolutely devastating last night.
A pro-life political avalanche began tonight. You think the last four days were bad? Wait until McCain declines a second term and Sarah Palin is the Republican standard bearer in 2012. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Another big CMR Hat Tip to Kendall Harmon.
September 4, 2008 at 7:20 am
Absolutely devastating?
You are to modest.
September 4, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I think Mit Romney will give Sarah a run for her money. It was obvious from his speech last night that he doesn’t think the McCain/Palin ticket is going to make it in 2008.
September 4, 2008 at 3:33 pm
By the way, Geraldine Ferraro was on the national scene for 4 years before Mondale chose her as a running mate. And, if you remember, there was a substantial cry amongst the liberals and even feminists that he was pandering to the women by ignoring more suitable candidates like Shirley Chisholm. I know, I worked on Shirley’s 1972 campaign.
September 4, 2008 at 4:25 pm
If McCain wanted a woman with executive experience, why didn’t he offer the VP position to Rodi or Lingle? Although, by Lingle’s argument, Governor Palin is more qualified than McCain to be president. (Maybe that’s why she didn’t get the offer?)
What about Olympia Snowe? She has as much moose experience as Governor Palin, but more government experience! (Excuse me for being snarky, but I can dish it out as well as Sarah.)
September 5, 2008 at 12:19 am
Yeah, but did you hear Lingle speak? She may be a great governor, but she can’t own a crowd. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone own a crowd like Palin did last night except Obama.
Olympia Snowe? Only if McCain wanted to lose by more than 100 electoral votes. Diss the conservative end of the party like that and he would have been toast.
I think the only pick as inspired as Palin would have been Jindal, and I think he would have turned McCain down flat. He’ll be a plenty viable national candidate in 4-8 years, and his state needs him right now.