Obama lovers reveal sexism; Palin takes heat

Governor Sarah Palin met with Congressional challengers from Utah, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Indiana who traveled to Alaska to tour ANWR. (Photo Alaska Gov.)The Democratic Party has long claimed the quarterback position for women’s rights and equality.  For years, Democratic women and men have written articles, appeared on TV shows, and held rallies, all geared towards creating a more equal country for both genders. They preached about cracking the ‘glass ceiling.’  They praised abortion rights.  They held up working women on a high pedestal.

However, this was all done under the premise that every empowered woman would and should be liberal.  They never thought the Republican Party would trump them by selecting a female vice-presidential candidate in the wake of a major Clinton upset. Sen. John McCain stated that he was honored to select the first female GOP vice presidential nominee. However, he did not overemphasize the fact that she is indeed, a woman. He was able to see a governor who has the highest approval rating in the country,  who stood up to corrupt people within her own party, and who managed to cut heavy spending within the Alaskan government.

Democrats could not take this lack of sexism on the Republicans’ part.  As Democrats struggle to find any type of incriminating evidence on Palin( the fact that all they have is that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant is evidence itself that they don’t have much), the left wing party is brain washing their party faithful into standing up for things that they so strongly opposed just a few weeks ago.

The Obama campaign is reducing his speeches to comments such as, “You can put lipstick on a pig … it's still a pig.”  Once this comment was made, Republicans were outraged that he would say such a thing, because it possibly alludes to the comment Sara Palin made at her RNC speech—the difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom is lipstick. Democrats fired back saying McCain used this expression before also. This doesn’t help their case at all.

 Some claim McCain used this statement in regards to Senator Hillary Clinton’s health- care plan.  Even though McCain used this statement, Clinton had not specifically made a comment involving the word ‘lipstick.’ Because of Palin’s comment, Obama’s remark seems as if it is a direct rebuttal to Palin’s comment, and the pig reference doesn’t help it seem any less sexist.  Also, if it has been proven that McCain has said this many times before, then why is Obama taking it upon himself to use the same exact saying?  Isn’t he clever enough to come up with his own?  After all, isn’t his ‘change’ slogan, and “Yes we Can,” chant incredibly original?

The lipstick-on-a-pig comment made by Obama has sparked so much controversy that Republicans are seeing proclaimed feminists show them some affection. The Weekly Standard said Lynett Long, a passionate feminist spoke at a McCain/Palin stop in Virginia, and had this message for Barack Obama, “Well, Mr. Obama—Mister Obama—calling girls names is something you do in fifth grade and I don't want a fifth-grader running my country.”

Republicans are amused.  When Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, was on Sean Hannity’s Newstalk 690 radio show on Wednesday, he stated that the more the Democrats fire down on Palin, the more support she gets.  He urged them to keep it up.  He also said that it is hard to win an election when you are always on the defense (in reference to Obama and his ‘lipstick’ comment).

Will Democrats keep on delivering supposed witty banter that keeps on getting them in trouble? Will Republicans stay on their toes and keep Obama on the defensive? Sometimes, a defense runs out of energy quickly. And with election day barely two months away, McCain could throw a quarterback sneak, and land the ball right in the end zone. (By Rebecca Day, correspondent)

Palin aims to take Alaska values to Washington

A monumental moment for the 2008 presidential campaign and for the Republican party just etched itself into American history. Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (D-Ariz.) has announced Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, as his vice presidential pick. 

I could not take my eyes off the TV screen as I waited for their first appearance together in Dayton, Ohio.  McCain introduced Palin as someone with a “fighting spirit and deep compassion.” And I don’t think anyone would be able to argue with that.  The Obama campaign is already taking cheap shots at Palin’s experience, an example of Democrats acting as hypocrites because, as McCain said, she will be the only one on the ticket with “executive experience.”

As governor, Palin reformed her state’s political leaders and chairmen.  She cut spending dramatically, in part by reducing her salary, and getting rid of a jet used for political purposes.  She has gained the reputation of a maverick due to her strong will and readiness to stand up to people, some of whom are even part of her own party.

Palin’s selection as candidate for the vice-presidency could not have come at a better time.  Today marks the 88th anniversary for women achieving the right to vote.  Coincidentally, today marks Palin’s 20th wedding anniversary to husband Tom. With the thought of suffragists such as Susan B. Anthony in the back of people’s minds, women across America are cheering for Palin and McCain. Some on TV were holding up signs that say, “Women for MAC.” 

Twentieth century women’s rights activist Alice Paul can look down on America today with great joy.  Not only has America made another dramatic step with women’s politics, but the Republican Party has placed women’s issues at the forefront at a critical time in history. While the Democratic Party left Hillary Clinton in the dark, barely giving her attention compared to Obama, McCain picked one of the strongest women leaders in America as his Vice Presidential candidate—a woman he says will “ Best help shake up Washington.”

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Bio notes about Sarah Palin

1. Coaches basketball on the side.
2. Youngest and first female v.p. pick for the GOP.
3. A fisherman for a while, working with her husband.
4. Got start in politics by joining the PTA.
5. Runner up in the Miss Alaska Beauty Pageant. Used her scholarship to attend the University of Idaho.

[Text by Rebecca Day; Information gathered from: Palin’s speech in Dayton and Fox News.]