GOP concerns about Palin grow

Spencer Collins · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 03:39 AM

GOP concerns about Palin grow

By ALEXANDER BURNS & DAVID PAUL KUHN

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A growing number of Republicans are expressing concern about Sarah Palin’s uneven — and sometimes downright awkward — performances in her limited media appearances.

Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker, a former Palin supporter, says the vice presidential nominee should step aside. Kathryn Jean Lopez, writing for the conservative National Review, says “that’s not a crazy suggestion” and that “something’s gotta change.”

Tony Fabrizio, a GOP strategist, says Palin’s recent CBS appearance isn’t disqualifying but is certainly alarming. “You can’t continue to have interviews like that and not take on water.”

“I have not been blown away by the interviews from her, but at the same time, I haven’t come away from them thinking she doesn’t know s—t,” said Chris Lacivita, a GOP strategist. “But she ain’t Dick Cheney, nor Joe Biden and definitely not Hillary Clinton.”

There is no doubt that Palin retains a tremendous amount of support among rank-and-file Republicans. She draws huge crowds, continues to raise a lot of money for the McCain campaign, and state parties report she has sparked an uptick in the number of volunteers.

Asked about Palin's performance in the CBS interview, a McCain official briefing reporters on condition of anonymity said: "She did fine. She's a tremendous asset and a fantastic candidate."

But there is also no doubt many Republican insiders are worried she could blow next week’s debate, based on her unexpectedly weak and unsteady media appearances, and hurt the Republican ticket if she does.

What follows is a viewer’s guide to some of Palin’s toughest moments on camera so far.

Speaking this week with CBS’s Katie Couric, Palin seemed caught off-guard by a very predictable question about the status of McCain adviser Rick Davis’ relationship with mortgage lender Freddie Mac. Davis was accused by several news outlets of retaining ties — and profiting from — the companies despite his denials.

Where a more experienced politician might have been able to brush off Couric’s follow-up question, Palin seemed genuinely stumped, repeating the same answer twice and resorting to boilerplate language about the “undue influence of lobbyists.”

GOP concerns about Palin grow - Alexander Burns and David Paul Kuhn - Politico.com

YouTube - CBS Sarah Palin interview

She may be able to see Russia from her house but she cant see a conflict of interest. She's not ready for prime time..

cnredd · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 04:25 AM

If we were to make a true comparisan of GOpers "concerned" about Palin and the number of Democrats "concerned" about Obama, I don't think there's a contest...

I love articles that show "concern" for the BOTTOM of a ticket when the other side has "concerns" about the TOP of the ticket...

saltwn · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

If we were to make a true comparisan of GOpers "concerned" about Palin and the number of Democrats "concerned" about Obama, I don't think there's a contest...

I love articles that show "concern" for the BOTTOM of a ticket when the other side has "concerns" about the TOP of the ticket...

This is the first time I have changed my vote based (not solely but that got the ball rolling) on the Veep choice. And by the looks of the article it may have done the same for others. Made them think why they were voting for McCain and reevaluate their findings.
She made us blink. And that was bad for McCain's hopes.

foundit66 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

If we were to make a true comparisan of GOpers "concerned" about Palin and the number of Democrats "concerned" about Obama, I don't think there's a contest...
I love articles that show "concern" for the BOTTOM of a ticket when the other side has "concerns" about the TOP of the ticket...

Um...
Check the score-board...
http://www.politicalwrinkles.com/pol...0-42-lead.html

It's not JUST "Palin" that is a reason for concern.
Quite frankly, any "concern" for "Palin" raises direct questions about THE MAN WHO PICKED HER after talking to her JUST ONCE.

Moreover, I would love to get a list of people in the Republican party who "have concern" over McCain, but refuse to show it.
If you just switched the "R" to a "D", I think the about face in his "supporters" would be pretty severe...
... and welcomed by his "supporters" ...

foundit66 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by foundit66

Moreover, I would love to get a list of people in the Republican party who "have concern" over McCain, but refuse to show it.
If you just switched the "D" to an "R", I think the about face in his "supporters" would be pretty severe...
... and welcomed by his "supporters" ...

Sigh.

That should say "If you just switched McCain's "R" to a "D", I think the about face in his "supporters" would be pretty severe...
... and welcomed by his "supporters" ...

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