10 Key Reasons Why Sarah Palin Was A Great Choice For John McCain's Running Mate

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Sarah Palin - John McCain's Stunning V.P. Choice

There have been very few running mate choices in modern American history that have created as much excitement as the selection by John McCain of Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

So will Palin help McCain win voters over? We believe the answer is unequivocably yes, and below we have listed ten reasons why we believe this is true.

1) The choice of Sarah Palin is absolutely electrifying the Republican party.

Unlike the extremely uninspiring choice of Joe Biden by Barack Obama, the choice of Sarah Palin is absolutely electrifying the Republican base. In the minds of many Republicans, especially conservatives, this is a game changing choice, and the Republicans have not had something positive to get really excited about in a very, very long time.

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2) Sarah Palin will help the Republicans do much better with "soccer moms".

Is there any candidate out there that "soccer moms" would identify more closely with than Palin?

The fact that Palin is a mother of 5 is going to be a huge plus factor.

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3) Sarah Palin could also potentially draw in some Hillary Clinton supporters.

Now of course some Hillary supporters would never vote for a Republican no matter what, but for those who are more moderate, the choice of Palin may get them to consider the Republican ticket.

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4) Sarah Palin's husband is a long time union member, and that will help McCain's campaign with blue collar workers.

When was the last time that a Republican ticket had any appeal for union members?

In this election union members are actually in play, as Obama has had a really hard time connecting with them.

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5) On September 11, 2007, Sarah Palin's eldest son Track joined the Army.

Track serves in an infantry brigade and will be deployed to Iraq in September 2008. This will help McCain among the military and among military families.

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6) On April 18, 2008, Sarah Palin gave birth to her second son, Trig Paxson Van Palin, who has Down syndrome.

This will likely help McCain's campaign with groups that advocate for the disabled. Plus there is the sympathy factor.

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7) McCain now has a legitimate chance to get social conservatives excited.

Many social conservatives have been very suspicious of McCain (and deservedly so), but Palin is strongly pro-life, a supporter of capital punishment, and belongs to Feminists for Life, and this will give social conservatives much more of a reason to come into McCain's camp.

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8) In 1984, Palin was the runner-up in the Miss Alaska pageant, and as much as that shouldn't count, it does.

The reality is that Americans prefer good looking people, and as sad as it is, the fact that she is attractive will win votes.

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9) A poll published by Hays Research on July 28, 2008 showed Palin's approval rating at 80% in Alaska.

Palin has had consistently high approval ratings, and that makes her much different from the vast majority of Republicans in Washington D.C.

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10) Speaking of the Republicans in Washington, this choice signals even more of a move away form the Bush administration.

This gives the McCain campaign a very fresh direction, so the criticism that this is just more of the Bush administration will now diminish.

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Awesome! I Think She Could Be One Of The Best Vice Presidents Ever!

antonia says:

great, fantastic choice, good for you sarah

Posted October 08, 2008

shelly says:

Good for you Sarah!!!!

Posted October 03, 2008

Jewelsofawe says:

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Posted September 17, 2008

Jewelsofawe says:

Great choice! The more I have seen and heard of her, the more I like her and McCain.

Posted September 17, 2008

darlkay52 says:

Sarah is the most exciting thing that has happened in politics for a long time! She & John McCain are just what this country needs!

Posted September 12, 2008

Horrible! What Was John McCain Thinking?

Homunculus says:

And the best reason... because she helped McCain lose.

Posted November 04, 2008

Mccain08 says:

To tell the truth, I have seen better Republican choices. Palin may be good for publicity, but she'll do more damage than she helps when she makes stupid comments. And I thought Joe Biden was orally inept...

Posted October 09, 2008

irregularworld says:

Sarah Palin says that a natural gas pipeline in Alaska is the Will of God. She is mentally unhinged, and a danger to all America if she gets elected.

Posted September 04, 2008

Erk says:

Oldest first term Pres...Hmmm...do we REALLY want her as the next in line?

Posted September 03, 2008

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10 Key Reasons Why Sarah Palin Was A Great Choice For John McCain's Running Mate

Sarah Palin - John McCain's Stunning V.P. Choice

1) The choice of Sarah Palin is absolutely electrifying the Republican party.

Sarah Palin on Amazon

2) Sarah Palin will help the Republicans do much better with "soccer moms".

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3) Sarah Palin could also potentially draw in some Hillary Clinton supporters.

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4) Sarah Palin's husband is a long time union member, and that will help McCain's campaign with blue collar workers.

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5) On September 11, 2007, Sarah Palin's eldest son Track joined the Army.

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6) On April 18, 2008, Sarah Palin gave birth to her second son, Trig Paxson Van Palin, who has Down syndrome.

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7) McCain now has a legitimate chance to get social conservatives excited.

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8) In 1984, Palin was the runner-up in the Miss Alaska pageant, and as much as that shouldn't count, it does.

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9) A poll published by Hays Research on July 28, 2008 showed Palin's approval rating at 80% in Alaska.

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10) Speaking of the Republicans in Washington, this choice signals even more of a move away form the Bush administration.

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What Do You Think Of The Choice Of Sarah Palin?

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