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kolanuraven

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ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Republican National Committee co-chair Jo Anne Davidson mistakenly referred to the party’s presumptive vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, as “Sarah Pawlenty” at the Republican National Convention Tuesday.

Palin, the governor of Alaska, was a surprise choice to join Sen. John McCain on the Republican ticket. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty had been considered one of the front-runners for the slot.
 
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kolanuraven said:
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Republican National Committee co-chair Jo Anne Davidson mistakenly referred to the party’s presumptive vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, as “Sarah Pawlenty” at the Republican National Convention Tuesday.

Palin, the governor of Alaska, was a surprise choice to join Sen. John McCain on the Republican ticket. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty had been considered one of the front-runners for the slot.

Sounds like the decision was made almost entirely on 1 issue- abortion...Another jetjockey type reckless decision- and shooting from the hip- without looking at what was best overall for the country as a whole....

UPDATE: According to the New York Times, the McCain campaign sold out to the Christian conservatives. McCain had wanted to pick Joe Lieberman or Tom Ridge.

But both men favor abortion rights, anathema to the Christian conservatives who make up a crucial base of the Republican Party. As word leaked out that Mr. McCain was seriously considering the men, the campaign was bombarded by outrage from influential conservatives who predicted an explosive floor fight at the convention and vowed rejection of Mr. Ridge or Mr. Lieberman by the delegates.

As a result, Palin wasn’t seriously considered until the last minute, and even the team assigned to vet Palin didn’t arrive until the day before the announcement was made.
 

VanC

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Oldtimer said:
kolanuraven said:
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Republican National Committee co-chair Jo Anne Davidson mistakenly referred to the party’s presumptive vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, as “Sarah Pawlenty” at the Republican National Convention Tuesday.

Palin, the governor of Alaska, was a surprise choice to join Sen. John McCain on the Republican ticket. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty had been considered one of the front-runners for the slot.

Sounds like the decision was made almost entirely on 1 issue- abortion...Another jetjockey type reckless decision- and shooting from the hip- without looking at what was best overall for the country as a whole....

UPDATE: According to the New York Times, the McCain campaign sold out to the Christian conservatives. McCain had wanted to pick Joe Lieberman or Tom Ridge.

But both men favor abortion rights, anathema to the Christian conservatives who make up a crucial base of the Republican Party. As word leaked out that Mr. McCain was seriously considering the men, the campaign was bombarded by outrage from influential conservatives who predicted an explosive floor fight at the convention and vowed rejection of Mr. Ridge or Mr. Lieberman by the delegates.

As a result, Palin wasn’t seriously considered until the last minute, and even the team assigned to vet Palin didn’t arrive until the day before the announcement was made.

I suppose you think Obama, or any other Democrat in this day and age, would consider a pro-lifer as a running mate? Besides, there are plenty of other pro-lifers that were being considered for the VP slot. Quit trying to make it sound like that was the only reason he chose Palin. I don't buy it.
 
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