There's an article by Jane Mayer in the Oct. 27th New Yorker magazine called THE INSIDERS that explains how Sarah Palin became McCain's choice for vice president. It turns out she wasn't his first choice, he wanted Joseph Lieberman. But just the fact that he's known to be pro-choice knocked Lieberman out of the running. Romney was suggested, but McCain actually hates him.
A blogger named Adam Brickley, inspired by the Hillary Clinton campaign, thought, having a Republican woman as a candidate was the way to go. He searched Wikipedia and election sites for Republican women but rejected them one by one until he came upon Sarah Palin. Why Palin? Brickley is quoted as saying, "I hate to use the words 'cult of personality' but she reminded me of Obama." OK, so now we have Hillary Clinton inspiring a Republican to settle on a candidate who reminds him of Obama. Hence, Copy-Cat-Politics is born! Go, mavericks.
The article details how interest in Palin grew and how McCain was eventually cajoled by his conservative cronies to put aside his personal choices, (Country first!), and choose the candidate they preferred instead. Sort of like an arranged marriage. It's a sad story. He (McCain) loved Joe (not the plumber) Lieberman, but had to marry the bride (Palin) that his conservative parents chose for him. Damn, I'm tearing up again.
So, we have a candidate for president whose most important decision prior to campaigning was made by others, and a vice presidential candidate who can't dress herself. Yes, I know the $150, 000 included makeup and hair styling. All that money just to make her look like Tina Fey? Go mavericks!
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