rssThe Palin Effect
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 10:25 am
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When Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was tapped to run as the GOP vice presidential candidate, there was much chatter about the excitement she brought to the base and how she might help improve turnout among Republican voters.
But now, according to a poll released by CNN, it looks like she’s causing a 2-point drag on the ticket.
Palin’s popularity overall is down:
Fifty-seven percent of likely voters questioned in the poll say that Palin does not have the personal qualities a president should have. That’s up eight points since September. Fifty-three percent say that she does not agree with them on important issues. That’s also higher than in September.
Palin gave McCain a bump during the Republican National Covention and immediately after. Her speech at the convention had all the elements of an old-fashioned stemwinder.
But as we’re coming to the finish line, it’s less clear if the Alaska governor was a smart choice.
6 Comments
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 9:58 am
I went out to dinner the other night with a good friend and colleague who
traditionally votes Republican
is a fiscal and social conservative
is a Vice President of a large company and
is a West Point graduate and former military officer.
One would think my Republican colleague would be voting for John McCain. Nope… he voted early last week for Sen. Obama. Why not his fellow Republican West Point alumnus, military hero, and the conservative standard bearer? “Palin”, he said. “I couldn't believe he chose her.” He stated that Palin was inexperienced and she had neither the intellect nor aptitude for the job and that her selection showed poor judgment of the worst kind. “There was no way I could vote for McCain after he chose Palin.” A drag on the Republican ticket? You betcha….
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 10:34 am
The collective wisdom of American's is the problem. Palin can't seem to get past the first couple of brain cells in each of our heads.
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
Why McCain Will Be Defeated – From New Sarah Palin For Pres in 2012 Website
Start Today For Real Conservative Victory Within the GOP in 2010/12
Read the short essay at http://www.palin4pres2012.com
Thanks,
Ron
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
I went out to dinner the other night with a good friend and colleague who
traditionally votes Republican
is a fiscal and social conservative
is a Vice President of a large company and
is a West Point graduate and former military officer.
One would think my Republican colleague would be voting for John McCain. Nope… he voted early last week for Sen. Obama. Why not his fellow Republican West Point alumnus, military hero, and the conservative standard bearer? “Palin”, he said. “I couldn't believe he chose her.” He stated that Palin was inexperienced and she had neither the intellect nor aptitude for the job and that her selection showed poor judgment of the worst kind. “There was no way I could vote for McCain after he chose Palin.” A drag on the Republican ticket? You betcha….
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
The collective wisdom of American's is the problem. Palin can't seem to get past the first couple of brain cells in each of our heads.
Comment posted November 3, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
Why McCain Will Be Defeated – From New Sarah Palin For Pres in 2012 Website
Start Today For Real Conservative Victory Within the GOP in 2010/12
Read the short essay at http://www.palin4pres2012.com
Thanks,
Ron
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