Why are some Republicans trashing Palin and calling her a gimmick?

Question

Hot mic catches GOP strategists trashing Palin pick.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/hot-mic-catches-gop-strategists-trashing-palin-pick/

I'm guessing they know what most people are thinking, she has NO business being VP and a heart beat away from being president.

Answer 1

It is because she comes off a bit like a democrat. To be honest I think that is why they choose Palin. She is a mix of Obama and Hillary, if you ask me.

Answer 2

Because she is. She's an appeal to trailer-trash voters. The fact that she has a pregnant teenager daughter is supposed to be an "asset" now because it makes her more "real." This is sad.