Hi Mick,
What's the Alaska buzz, particularly the Alaska Jewish community buzz about Gov. Palin?
Ellen
EBG,
I don't think there is a particular Alaskan or Jewish buzz. Juneau is different then the rest of Alaska. No customer has said anything @ Costco. At services, I also heard no comments.
Do you know anything about her? She is a priss through and through. And no she doesn't seem to be all that cute. And cuteness is a part of the Palin Package. Before Palan was elected gov., she was mayor of a town by Anchorage for a couple of terms. Not sure what jobs she has had or if she went college. Her hubby works on the North Slope, which means a pretty good income. Staunchly anti-abortion, five children. Think she was a cheerleader in college. She beat a blah personality in the primary and again in the general.
Most Alaskan know that she is completely unqualified for the job. But a lot of Alaskans like the attention she brings to Alaska. Sort of the all publicity is good publicity school of thought. After all we have put up with Rep. Don Young for 34 years! And he acts and thinks like a caveman. Of our three member congressional delegation he is on only one to take office by election. Of course, the democratic incumbent was killed in a plane crash right before the election. There was no way he was going to win the election. The only reason Young was running was so the republicans could have someone the ballot. But then the rest as they say is history! Both of our senators were appointed. One by her father.
What does this do for Obama's chances. Well Palin is for the time being only campaigning with McCain. Wonder how she will do on her own? Think once the newness wears off, and people stop saying smooth daring move John, they will realize what he has done. Should he be elected and then die in office what a bad joke that would be!
Her daughter being pregnant seems to be handled OK. And really that is life in the US these days. But then there is the trooper scandal! If another controversy or two comes to light then she could be seen as a person with lots of questions swirling around them. Where there is smoke fire is often perceived. As the campaign plays out, I don't see Palin helping McCain chances. At best she will end up being a neutral factor.
What is the Windy City buzz?
Good to hear from you,
Mickey
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