I’m generally fairly quiet politically. I vote, but I’m not one to put signs in my yard, bumper stickers on my car, or otherwise advertise my political position. While I do believe that everyone is entitled to a political opinion, I prefer that people keep it to themselves, thank you very much.
But this morning, after General Colin Powell endorsed Senator Barack Obama, conservative pundits were claiming it was a purely racial decision.
Secretary Powell says his endorsement is not about race… OK, fine. I am now researching his past endorsements to see if I can find all the inexperienced, very liberal, white candidates he has endorsed. I’ll let you know what I come up with. — Rush Limbaugh
No surprise there, but others followed suit, including Pat Buchanan and George Will. I suppose it’s to be expected, since the McCain campaign apparently thought that choosing a female running mate would attract angry Clinton voters (and appease his conservative base at the same time). Nevermind that politically Palin and Clinton are polar opposites. They have the same plumbing, so voters won’t know the difference. Wrong.
…McCain seems to believe that millions of women voters will coo indiscriminately over any female candidate who comes along. He wants disappointed Hillary supporters to stampede to his side, followed by all other women who are enthralled by Palin’s life story.
This miscalculation could — and should — cost McCain the election.
– Susan Nielsen, Associate Editor, The Oregonian
I, for one, am not so shallow that I base my vote on superficial similarities. I vote on issues. And I believe that General Powell does the same.
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