[Rhodes22-list] The end of the Rove era -- Political

[Brad Haslett]

Ben,

I couldn't see a President Clinton in our future either but the old
expression "familiarity breeds contempt" still holds water. That's the
beauty of what our founding father's wrought - power swings one way
and then the other.  Redefining the constitution and the obligations
of the court is another matter.

Palin lives as a conservative and governs as a Libertarian, which is
exactly what those of us who don't need a Nanny State to survive long
for and support.

All eyes on Pennsylvania!  There's the election in a nutshell.

Brad

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM, ben
<benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> wrote:
> Isn't President the only elected national public office?  I can't see a
> President Palin in our future.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Herb Parsons
> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:11
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] The end of the Rove era -- Political
>
> Rob,
>
> Do you not see how self-conflicting your statements are? McCain is left
> of the middle. If he "lurches" right, he moves TOWARDS the middle, not away.
>
> I don't place many bets that are not sure things, but here's one I will.
>
> $100 says that Palin successfully runs for national public office,
> maintaining a conservative right agenda.
>
> Wanna put our money where your mouth is?
>
>
> Lowe, Rob wrote:
>> Dave,
>> Thanks for the story.  I certainly agree with it.  I do think McCain's
>> lurch towards the right hurt him.  We'll have to await the final results
>> to see if it's true or not.  I do agree his pick of Palin may have cost
>> McCain the election by alienating the middle.  I recall after the
>> convention he floated the name of Tom Ridge as his running mate, but the
>> base recoiled due to Ridge being pro life.  Tom Ridge may have helped
>> him win Pennsylvania, which is so critical to McCain's chances.  So
>> McCain was stuck trying to pick a running mate that appealed to the
>> base, which was Palin.  Problem was it drove the middle away.  With
>> Palin's approval ratings in the teens and her disapproval ratings over
>> 50%, it's certainly not helping McCain.  If you have the CNN story, I'll
>> read it. - rob
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
>> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:51 PM
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>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] The end of the Rove era -- Political
>>
>> I think this in an interesting piece which reinforces what I've been
>> saying about the importance of the middle of the political spectrum.
>> A similar article on CNN.com over the weekend about how Sarah Palin
>> may have cost McCain and herself the election by alienating the middle
>> - I can send that link if anyone wants it.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15177.html
>>
>>
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