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Palin brings "balance" to Republican ticket, Giuliani says (Extra)
Sep 2, 2008, 23:41 GMT
St Paul, Minnesota/Washington - Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday defended John McCain's pick of little-known Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, arguing that she brought 'balance' to the Republican ticket and was ready to lead the country if called upon.
Giuliani, himself once considered a frontrunner for the Republican Party nomination, told broadcaster CNN that Palin brings domestic policy expertise that would complement McCain's long military and foreign policy credentials.
'You've got to balance the ticket,' Giuliani said, comparing the choice to Democratic rival Barack Obama's pick of Joe Biden, a leading voice on foreign issues, as his running mate.
Palin, 44, was picked by McCain on Friday and is only the second woman in US history to be tapped as a vice presidential candidate. She has served as Alaska's governor for less than 2 years and her lack of foreign policy experience has prompted questions over whether she can take over if necessary as commander in chief.
Giuliani acknowledged Palin's limited political history but said the same was true of Obama, who was only elected to the Senate in 2004. Palin has also made executive decisions as a state governor, unlike Obama, he said.
'She'll be ready,' said Giuliani, who will address the convention as the keynote speaker on Wednesday, the same night Palin accepts the nomination. 'Barack Obama is not ready.'
Giuliani described Palin as 'someone that can learn, that can develop, that already has accomplished a lot,' and argued that McCain's presidency would give her time to work her way into the job.
'We have the ticket in the right order,' he said. 'We've got the most experienced candidate on the top.'
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Belch
The Politico has received an opposition research file from the Alaska Democrats.
In the file, the Democrats have released Sarah Palin's social security number minus the last four digits. Also tied to the information are her various home addresses.
Back in 2005, Democrats used Michael Steele's social security number to get his credit record.
It is atrocious that the Democrats would not only seek out Sarah Palin's social security number, but release it in opposition research to the press.
We need to know who did this. We also need to know what happened. We also need to know if it was used to bolster the Democrats' opposition research.
When it happened to Michael Steele, it turns out the Democrats knew about it and did nothing.
They cannot not take action now.
So what? Missing the last 4 numbers? What's the problem?
F*ck off and go count dead babies, moron.
I luv ya sweetie pie, give us a kiss. You are so macho.
Would luv to comply with your suggestion, but WHO is this person called OFF ? Please let me know, then we can become good pals.
Everyone keeps going on and on about the pros and cons of Palin, her family situation, her abilities - in other words, who the hell is she anyway? Well, put your worries aside - she ain't gonna be in the White House!!
This ancient ex-'beauty' queen from the crag faced region of Alaska, who looks more like a Japanese sniper in those awful glasses than a woman, has no chance of making the White House to hold up McCain in case he falls over the carpet.
Not because McCain will not make it, but because this woman seems to spend more time on her back than standing up on her feet and has probably lost the use of her legs.
Why should anyone even pay much attention to these candidates' speeches? The one that was already 'crafted' for the Republican VP was from a man's point of view, so it sounds like they have had to do some revisions. Now Palin is holed up in her hotel room practicing it. Good lord, a lot of us could do as well if we had good memory skills! To get the focus off her family life, her pregnant daughter and her boyfriend certainly need to stay out of the limelight that it appears Palin persists in keeping them in. They are just helping keep this front and center.
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SP4 : I RESIGNSep 3rd, 2008 - 00:15:50
In the face of overwhelming hyper-intelligent philosophical analysis from Lance and the disastrous prospect of the impending destruction of my great nation by having a SAMBO or RAMBO as President, I have taken the sacred oath and committed my body, soul and infallible brain to Islam.
I will become a devotee and disciple of Mohammed (sic. AD570) with the honorary title of Mullah Extaordinare, wear a rag on my head and point my arse to Mecca 10 times each day.
Farewell you Christian infidels, throw your insults at somebody else now or I will declare a holy Fatwa on the lot of you.
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