Sarah Palin is a very impressive individual. I realize my opinion is not sought after in any political circles but I do represent an average voter and I think she is fabulous. I am a wife and mother – just like her. I have a strong faith and ethical principles – just like her. I have family struggles and challenges – just like her. I am an intelligent and powerful woman – just like her. Ok, so maybe I am not as powerful as she is but the point is that I can relate to her on many levels.
Like most of the country I first saw her when she gave her speech at the Republican National Convention. I found her to be articulate, intelligent, confident and very feminine. Many of things we want our daughters to be. I have a great respect for her and what she has accomplished in her life so far.
Whether or not you agree with where she stands on the issues I would think it’s hard not to be impressed. If you are interested on where she stands on the issues a great resource is OnTheIssues.org. The site provides information where each candidate stands.
There is a new book coming out about Palin called Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down by Kaylene Johnson. It should be available on Abunga.com very soon. I am looking forward to reading it.
To me, Sarah Palin is an excellent example of what women can accomplish – wife, mother, woman of faith, public servant and just plain powerhouse. John McCain chose well for his running mate.
I would very much be interested in what you think about her. Feel free to post a comment.
~Kerri
You are an intelligent and powerful woman, the kind this country needs running it, one that knows the hard times as well as the easy times, how to raise a family with morals and being proud of your country! I also like Sarah Palin and the McCain/Palin ticket will get this democrats vote come Nov.
I’ll give you a different perspective — I am a thirteen year old political blogger. There are two ways this goes — tactically and sociably. Sarah Palin is a political powerhouse, no matter how many lies or repeats she gives in her speeches, and that is because she appeals to the average voter, A.K.A you. And that is true — she does two things in this category.
First, she relates to you, as you have written. She is a mom, a daughter, a wife…ect
But the second is she cleans up John McCain in the spot that he keeps getting pounded. Lets face it, to the average person (and that’s a whole lot of Americans) sarah Palin is NOT more of the same. She is new, fresh, and has change. As a liberal, if you look at her policies, then they would tell you different, but the average American wouldn’t do that.
Then there is the tactical side of it, which is written in these two posts by me:
http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/the-palin-strategy-behind-the-media-frenzy-that-is-shaping-politics-as-we-know-it/
http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/observation-the-power-of-palin/
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http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/
I’d like to see a blog article about Obama too. Thanks, Andrea (working mom)
While I have no disagreements with anything written in this blog I continue to challenge all casual political observers to be cautious about making over-the-top commentary on any politican or party. What may seem like on the surface (which is all that we’ve been exposed to with Sarah at this point)to be the best thing since sliced bread – is more than likely anything but when “consistency” is thrown into the mix. We are rarely ever as enthusiastic about a politican when times come for they’re leaving the public arena as when they first arrived on the scene. For whatever reason believe this will be the case with Palin as well. Don’t get me wrong, despite sounding like a pessimist I’m really not. I’m excited about change coming from any direction or any party – for the path we have been on for eight years now most certainly hasn’t proven to be the most prudent one. I believe our great country stands on the threshold of a new-age version of a Boston Tea Party which wil shake to the foundation politics of old. Palin and McCain may be what we need to get to where we’re going, I don’t know. But, this I do know; we must place God first in our lives and in our communities and then in our courts, and country. We can’t sucessfully do this while chasing after every new and shiney trinket that the wind blows our way – we must develop a much broader picture of the situation and continue to vote as our faith would justify.
While I have no disagreements with anything written in this blog I continue to challenge all casual political observers to be cautious about making over-the-top commentary on any politician or party. What may seem like on the surface (which is all that we’ve been exposed to with Sarah at this point)to be the best thing since sliced bread – is more than likely anything but when “consistency” is thrown into the mix. We are rarely ever as enthusiastic about a politician when times come for they’re leaving the public arena as when they first arrived on the scene.
For whatever reason I believe this will be the case with Palin as well. Don’t get me wrong, despite sounding like a pessimist I’m really not. I’m excited about change coming from any direction or any party – for the path we’ve been on for eight years now most certainly hasn’t proven to be the most prudent one. I believe our great country stands on the threshold of a new-age version of a Boston Tea Party which will shake to the foundation politics of old. Palin and McCain may be what we need to get to where we’re going, I don’t know. But, this I do know; we must place God first in our lives and in our communities and then in our courts, and country.
We can’t successfully do this while chasing after every new and shiny trinket that the wind blows our way – we must develop a much broader picture of the situation and continue to vote as our faith would justify.
Love your site it is very informative am going to research the other posts to see what else I can learn, cheers! and keep up the great work!