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by Medwin on September 2nd, 2008
She is against the government wasting money. That is all the credentials I need.
What people don't seem to get is that you pick the president for his/her judgment and school of thought. They have advisors that present them will all the information they need to make an educated decision. They don't have to be an expert in everything.
by Anonymous on September 2nd, 2008
She's a governor, which is a lot more like being President than a seat in the Senate. That alone gives her all the credentials she needs.
by COMMON SENSE on September 2nd, 2008
Does Obama have any real political credentials???
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And yes, Sarah Palin does have credentials......unlike all of washington she actually DID come from an "average" home with "average" income......the has shown herself to be a reformer of sorts and not afraid to speak up when something is wrong......She has more experience than obama (in terms of time in politics)......
by LarryH54 on September 2nd, 2008
ANY governor would make a better President than any Senator. Senators are paid to talk, but do nothing. Presidents need to know how to operate a bureaucracy. That's why the best presidents have been governors first. The fact that senators can operate as President only underlines the fact that the job isn't really as critical as we pretend. In fact, George Washington had NO political experience. He didn't want the job. And yet he was the best president we ever had, mainly because he decided that he would be an example for the future. Too bad it didn't take.
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on September 2nd, 2008
She served on the school board, was a city Mayor, then Governor. She really has more administrative and political credentials the Senator Obama.
by Fun on September 2nd, 2008
She's the best thing to happen for the democrats.
by Jack Wallace on September 2nd, 2008
Considerably more than Oblahblahma.
by Dmitri on September 2nd, 2008
Yes, for she was a mayor for some time and then the governor of Alaska. It is true that she has been in politics only as long as Obama. However, being governor is QUITE DIFFERENT than being but a senator who merely collaborates and signs bills, voting "present" in a good many controversial decisions. Let it be known that she has a 80% approval rating in Alaska, which means she is the most popular governor in America!
by Anonymous on September 3rd, 2008
Governor of Alaska, is really good credentials considering the governor of that state is more likely to deal with foreign affairs than in other states.
by helloworldbea on September 3rd, 2008
She does --- she actually has a pretty lengthy history of politics in Alaska.
by Brahmanyan on September 4th, 2008
After hearing her speech in RNC yesterday, I am convinced She has real credentials equal to any other candidates in this elections.
by tominhouston on September 2nd, 2008
Yes.
As credentials go she's way over Obamas paygrade.
by Pilgrim on September 4th, 2008
YES but does obama? He was attorney for the Chicago mob. What else? She was Mayor, Governor and has sent politicians to jail for corruption. Pretty damn good eh?
by deltabtry on September 2nd, 2008
She's the governor of Alaska, VP's essentially do nothing but cut ribbons and go to dinner parties.
by The Special One on September 4th, 2008
DUH, she's been a Governor for TWENTY WHOLE MONTHS. Also, she went to the University of Idaho and graduated with a journalism degree - so you know she's a smart cookie. I really don't see how people can say that she's not qualified to be one waning heartbeat away from the most powerful office in the land.
Oh, and if there were any more doubts about her political credentials: old white men find her attractive.
by CousinVinny on September 4th, 2008
To quote writer Joe Rothstein:
“During the 6 years she was mayor, Wasilla had about 5,000 residents. Most of the management work was delegated to a city administrator. During her tenure, general government expenditures increased by 33%, tax collections increased by 38%. She inherited a city with no debt and left it with indebtedness of $22 million, most of which was used to build a sports complex….which continues to be clouded by litigation over who owns the land where the complex was built.
This is a record worth multiple standing ovations?
....And about her record as Governor of Alaska....Alaska has a huge budget surplus. This year it could be as much as $8 billion. Not only that, the state has about $50 billion locked up in a “permanent fund,” which earlier administrations and legislators, and ballot initiatives created long ago as a way to hedge the state's bets when the oil runs out.
Because of its oil wealth and small population Alaska has no income tax or sales tax. If you live in Alaska for a year you are eligible to receive a dividend from the permanent fund. In a few weeks, nearly $3,000 will be distributed to every man, woman and child in Alaska. Sarah Palin's family---with its five children---will receive more than $20,000.
Let's face it. Alaska is like no other state in the union, where governors struggle to balance services with taxes.
It's true that as governor Palin fought the oil companies. But the fight was whether to tax them more. She led the fight that resulted in virtually doubling the tax on oil production. Now she's fighting them again---to try to force them to develop undrilled natural gas resources.
The $40 billion natural gas pipeline she took credit for in her speech is only a figment of anyone's imagination. A Canadian company is looking into its feasibility. If and when the line is built it will be heavily subsidized by the U.S. federal government."
by The Wraith of God is Coming on September 4th, 2008
A lot more than a Junior Senater that votes present and went to this church see section 8..
http://www.tucc.org/black_value_system.html
by Ms.A on September 2nd, 2008
She governs the state of Alaska!
by Vampyre Bat on October 12th, 2008
Yes. She is the governor of a State. She won an election and she has run a government. She has credentials. Some may argue more than the other two which haven't had executive experience and never had responsibility soley on their own shoulders. Some will disagree with this answer but the answer is rather obvious. She is a governor. It is true Alaska is a state even if she can see Russia from her house.
by Aldebaran on September 5th, 2008
Unlike Mr. Obama (who is pro-abortion and then some), Ms. Palin is pro-life. The right to life is enshrined in this county's Declaration of Independence. Mr. Obama and the rest of the liberals don't get it -- without the right to life no other rights matter.
When faced with uncertainty about human life, you always error on the side of life because anything else shows homicidal intent. I'll take my chances voting for Ms. Palin even if it turns out to be a mistake. At least I erred on the side of life.
In general, many hard working citizens that are Democrats feel as if their party has left them. The Democratic party of 2008 caters to the liberal fringe -- abortion through all nine months (and then some), homosexual "marriage", socialism, etc. People with families, both Democrats and non-Democrats, do not want these radical, anti-family ideas pushed on them and their children.
The taxpaying citizens that are Democrats have been abandoned by their party.
by Scott D - ex-QnA on September 5th, 2008
She has more EXECUTIVE experience than either PRESIDENTIAL candidate -- as a Mayor and as Governor of the largest State in the Union.
Isn't that enough?
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on September 3rd, 2008
Governor of Alaska, and mayor of her home city before. Certainly as much as Obama has.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on November 3rd, 2008
Yes more than any other person on both tickets.
by Dancing Lady Limbs on September 14th, 2008
No. She f*cking scares me. (excuse my language)
by Pilgrim on September 9th, 2008
Yes a lot more than Obama who has NEVER completed anything. IN Illinoise he voted present on every important issue that came before him IN the US senate he was never there. He is completely lacking in legislative experience , even though he had two legislative positions. He has no verifiable experience. He is a ROOKIE presidential candidate and will have to have OJT .
by Grammy Robin on September 4th, 2008
Running the state of Alaska, is a bit more than Obama is doing as a Senator.
Really, I was a bit put off finding out he didn't actually "vote" on a lot of issues, but voted "present". What the heck is that? He did nothing.
I'm beginning to rethink how I will vote in November.
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on September 2nd, 2008
Probably not... I believe that she is there for no other reason but to regress women back into being nothing beyond the 1950's ideal of; Barefoot, useless, irrational and pregnant. Just where McCain would like for them to be.
Nothing wrong with being a mom, but we are so much more now days in addition to being great mothers...We have it all and they want it all back!
I really think that Hilary really threw him for a loop in deciding to support Obama! Her speech was eloquent, poignant and relevent!
by Bob on November 4th, 2008
ummm, what's that line that they teach you before becoming a beauty pageant contestant? "i want world peace."
by shady on November 3rd, 2008
She is the governor of the state in union with the most land mass lol
by The Drifter on November 3rd, 2008
Yes, Have you got any active brain cells left? I am not voting for her, but still, that was a stupid question no matter how you look at it.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on September 19th, 2008
So... it seems that if you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any real leadership experience.
BUT... If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become the country's second highest ranking executive.
Comical.
by Gary dug her on September 5th, 2008
by The Wraith of God is Coming on September 5th, 2008
More than Bill Clinton did and more than Obama man some people are just desperate.
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on September 4th, 2008
When first approached to fill the position, she said... AND I QUOTE...
"I don't even know what the VP is supposed to do."
So no!
As I don't believe that there is a VP for dummies book out yet and even if there were she couldn't get through it in only a few weeks with any lasting abilitys to show for it.
Unfortunately for the rest of us, she will have to learn by doing.
by qwiz246 on November 23rd, 2010
She has "SUPER - VISION". She can see Russia from Alaska. LOL.
by bubbaa on November 4th, 2008
it took her 6 colleges before she found one with low enough standards to give her a degree. the only reason she was selected by mccain was because she'd been a beauty queen. he has a fondness for beautiful women - ask that chick he spent the night with on the boat who'd starred in the princess diaries.
by devil is back on September 2nd, 2008
the more i understand about who she is the more i understand she's a risky choice. Yes, she has (a lot) more energy than McCain and the Reps probably believe she can get some female votes, but there seems not to be more than that. I it won't be necessary but McCain might need a stronger figure if he is to win the elections.
by Anonymous on November 23rd, 2010
Someone please list them for me? As I understand she's only served as Govenor of Alsaka and did not finish her term. She's known for "The bridge to nowhere". She's got alot of money behind her. She and her husband are ruthless and you'd better not get in their way. And Bristo (?) Palin you can see is not dancing because she moves so gracefully. Her mother is in the action there too. And it seems mom has pulled strings to get her and keep her on. Palin (the mother) comes across like a ditso. But than again politicians are a bunch of clowns aren't they? So as I think about it, Palin (the mom) maybe she's in her right eliment after all. Oh ya, she also won a beauty contest, a big one! That gives her ALOOOTTT of credebilty. I'm bias to be honest incase you can't tell. I dislike Mr and Mrs Palin and feel sorry for the rest of the family members. Everytime I see her or read a headline (which I just have to read) I put a large empty trash can over my shoulders and beat it repeatedly with a hammer! AAAAw already am feeling much better. See ya.
by Anonymous on November 23rd, 2010
What a MAVERICK!!
I'm glad you guys are old enough to vote. 2010 was my last shot!
by jimmy23 on November 4th, 2008
No more than Obama has. Thy guy went from a community organizer all the way to the top with nothing to show for
by Tallyman on November 21st, 2009
Governor trumps community organizer + short-term senator
How would you feel if you were offered a tour of one of those "Obama Death Camps"?
by Have A Nice Day on September 27th, 2010
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When Hillary was running for President,did she remind you of Lucy yelling at Charlie Brown?
by bearwinston on November 28th, 2010
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Do you think if I write a letter to the president or a congressman that they will answer?
by angel1000 on February 2nd, 2011
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Should Mr.Obama now say:No,we can't!?
by robertini on June 7th, 2010
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Isn't it hilarious Obama doesn't want to "re-litigate" the last 2 years when he's spent 2 years is re-litigating the Bush admin?
by More2Be on November 4th, 2010
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I so wish I could give you 100 points! You're right - it's the whole team of leaders that makes our decisions - not just one person.
by Sweet Baby Jane on September 4th, 2008
Really? Taking the town of Wasilla from zero debt to $22 million in debt during her tenure counts as 'against government wasting money'?
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http://www.crosscut.com/2008-election/17341/About+Sarah+Palin:+an+e-mail+from+Wasilla/
by Old School on September 4th, 2008
What do you say to GWB's regime? There are those who give him a Pass because "He had Bad Advisors."
If I use your criteria, then He is totally Responsible for his "accomplishments."
by ET-11 on September 4th, 2008
very good answer.
by Vampyre Bat on October 12th, 2008
Against the guv'mint wasting money.
So why is she a Bush supporter?
by Gary dug her on October 27th, 2008
Against the government wasting money... unless she's paying herself to live in her own house or redecorate her own office for the eighth time.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on November 3rd, 2008
Oh please don't be so naive.
by Anonymous on November 23rd, 2010