Do you view McCain's move as being rather cynical in choosing Palin for his running mate?

Question

Do you view McCain's move as being rather cynical in choosing Palin for his running mate?

Answer 1

I myself am rather cynical about this move by McCain

Does he think he can outsmart the electorate and the liberal media people

Answer 2

Not cynical, stupid.  She is under investigation for abuse of power.  Does that send the right message?  Nope.  

Answer 3

Affirmative action by the Republicans, tax cutting by the Democrats.  My head hurts.  

To answer your question after all the professional untouchable uncle toms the RNC have been marching out for the talk shows since the general I find it quite cynical but not surprising and I am sad that I will have to watch women betraying the best interests of other women on television in order to win an election now.  It seems very unpatriotic to me.  Starting a civil war to win an election at best.

I'm an African American soon to be ex Republican by the way.

Answer 4

I think he very well might disenfranchise more conservative voters than gain independent voters by the move... but that's just my opinion... I guess we'll see in November :)

Answer 5

I thought Ted Stevens would be a better match

Answer 6

Do you think?

What is curious to me is that if the Republican line of attack against Obama is going to continue along the lines of "he is not ready" then how will they justify choosing Palin, a former mayor and governor who is still in her first term, as the person who is a "heartbeat away from the Presidency?"

Obviously, Palin will appeal to the Hillary-ites who just want to see a woman in the White House, however, it remains to be seen if such base and obvious pandering will pay off.

I have to say though: now, the election is interesting again.

Answer 7

He made a good choice if you ask me I like her.

Vote McCain / Palin