This Question is for Republicans.?

Question

Are you happy with McCain's choice of Sarah Palin?

I am, but would like to know that the rest of the Republican base is as well.

Answer 1

Absolutely - it confirmed my vote for McCain.

McCain / Palin '08.

Answer 2

good choice

Answer 3

I am pleased so far, but seriously, she's such a dark horse that I have to give it some time to make an informed opinion.

Answer 4

I'm happy, she seems to have accomplished more than Obama, and she's VP;

"1. Current Job Governor of Alaska

2. Previous Public Jobs Mayor of Wasilla, AK (1996-2002); President of Alaska Conference of Mayors;

City Council member (1992-1996)

3. Executive Experience Governor for 2 years;

Mayor for 10 years

4. Foreign Relations experience Governor of state that borders two foreign countries (Canada and Russia)

5. Military Affairs experience Commander in Chief of Alaska National Guard;

Son is enlisted Infantryman in U.S. Army

6. Most Courageous Moment in Public Service Resigned in protest from position of Ethics Commissioner of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in order to expose legal violations and conflicts of interest of Alaska Republican leaders, including the former state Attorney General and the State GOP Chairman (who was also an Oil & Gas Commissioner), who was doing work for the party on public time and supplying a lobbyist with a sensitive e-mail.

7. In Current Office Because... Upset sitting Governor in GOP primary due to public support for her efforts to clean up corrupt government establishment

8. Theme: Change and Clean Government

9. What they've done to live that theme: Replaced entire Board of Agriculture and Conservation because of conflict of interest;

Resigned from position of Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in order to expose corruption among members of own party

10. Bipartisan/"maverick" credentials Married to a non-Republican;

Exposed corruption within own party;

Campaigned for Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell against corrupt GOP congressman Don Young;

Called out Sen Ted Stevens (R-AK) to "come clean" about financial dealings that are under fed investigation

11. Legislative Record Passed a landmark ethics reform bill;

Used veto to cut budgetary spending;

Prevented "bridge to nowhere" that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars.

12. How they dealt with corrupt individuals in home city/state Exposed legal violations and conflicts of interest of Alaska Republican leaders;

Campaigned against corrupt GOP Representative;

Ran against and defeated corrupt incumbent governor in GOP primary

13. Earmarks Opposed "Bridge to Nowhere" project;

Said Alaska should avoid relying on federal money for projects;

Campaigned against porker Don Young (R-AK) in 2008 primary

14. Environment Chair of Alaska Conservation Commission (2003-4);

Announced plans to create sub-cabinet group of advisors to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in AK"

(Thanks to Janny, for pointing it all out in this list.)

Answer 5

I'm and Independent Voter; so maybe you won't count it but I did.

It made it more difficult for me to pick who I wanted, I was leaning toward Obama but know I'm leaning towards McCain.

My Reasoning is because Obama talked about change and not the Old Guard/Establishment way but then he picked one as he's VP.

I like his message but still haven't heard how he plans on doing it?

McCain actually picked someone who it in the same thinking as him, will buck the party line when needed and the know how to work with both sides to actually make changes?

Answer 6

so far I am... there hasn't been anything to her or about her to not like yet... at least not in my opinion anyway...  

Answer 7

ABSOLUTELY