Re-blogged from barackobama.com:
I agree with those who find the vice-presidential nominee an interesting move by McCain, one which may give insight to the way he would govern with a little out-of-the-box approach.
It is rather difficult though to see it as much more than electioneering, an explicit appeal to the disappointed supporters of Hillary Clinton and a pandering to McCain's wobbly religious conservative base, which rejoiced over the selection of an anti-abortion evangelical Christian.
In the final analysis, I don't see Sarah Palin as an outstanding choice, as Focus on the Family Action founder and chairman James C. Dobson proclaims. In fact, I think the choice appears more a cynical and self-serving maneuver by McCain, which serves only to improve his own chances for election. It does not, in any way I see, strengthen the ticket or ensure the future leadership of the country, should something happen to McCain. An aspect, which I believe Barack Obama's choice in fact fulfills well.
Personally, this closed the deal for me. Such squandering of myriad possible strengthening choices, focussing only on his own election strategy at the expense of the strength and integrity of the office itself is so contemptuous as to disqualify him for consideration to the office of President.
One may not agree and one need not agree with every single point of Obama's platform, but it is more and more apparent that he is a more intelligent choice and that McCain is ultimately controlled by the party that has led the country to the state it is in today.
My hope is that all, the Christian right-wing conservative included, will find it in both heart and mind to cast a vote that considers all the broad interests and concerns of the political race for government of America, and not focus on casting a vote to promote the positions of one of America's many religions.
I agree with those who find the vice-presidential nominee an interesting move by McCain, one which may give insight to the way he would govern with a little out-of-the-box approach.
It is rather difficult though to see it as much more than electioneering, an explicit appeal to the disappointed supporters of Hillary Clinton and a pandering to McCain's wobbly religious conservative base, which rejoiced over the selection of an anti-abortion evangelical Christian.
In the final analysis, I don't see Sarah Palin as an outstanding choice, as Focus on the Family Action founder and chairman James C. Dobson proclaims. In fact, I think the choice appears more a cynical and self-serving maneuver by McCain, which serves only to improve his own chances for election. It does not, in any way I see, strengthen the ticket or ensure the future leadership of the country, should something happen to McCain. An aspect, which I believe Barack Obama's choice in fact fulfills well.
Personally, this closed the deal for me. Such squandering of myriad possible strengthening choices, focussing only on his own election strategy at the expense of the strength and integrity of the office itself is so contemptuous as to disqualify him for consideration to the office of President.
One may not agree and one need not agree with every single point of Obama's platform, but it is more and more apparent that he is a more intelligent choice and that McCain is ultimately controlled by the party that has led the country to the state it is in today.
My hope is that all, the Christian right-wing conservative included, will find it in both heart and mind to cast a vote that considers all the broad interests and concerns of the political race for government of America, and not focus on casting a vote to promote the positions of one of America's many religions.
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