tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post5796431658369580561..comments2023-09-05T02:12:57.445-04:00Comments on The Busman's Holiday: Drudge Sucker Punches OprahBob Mayohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284393139608821650noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-5785326159331749612008-09-09T06:29:00.000-04:002008-09-09T06:29:00.000-04:00When there was a supposed pregnancy pact in Hartfo...When there was a supposed pregnancy pact in Hartford (or where ever) involving teenage girls, many people (including, one assumes, conservatives) asked “where are the parents?”. When bloggers ask about Bristol Palin, whose mother has, on occasion, advocated abstinence only sex education, we are told it is a private family matter. <BR/><BR/>There was actually a certain amount of genius in the Palin pick, as far as the McCain *campaign* goes. Because she is largely unknown, the media naturally wants to investigate her, to provide fresh news on a long and somewhat boring campaign trail. What comes out, a pregnant teenage daughter, flirtations with a secessionist party, pragmatic flips on earmarks, creationism, same sex marriage, book banning and sex education, are surely red meat to the media. And of course the McCain campaign yanks Mrs. Palin away, and accuses the media of sexism. A youngish, attractive woman, tough but facing a withering barrage of questions and inquiries…and she is from a small town, a self proclaimed hockey mom, or pit bull with lipstick if you prefer. It’s no wonder McCain is ahead in the polls. How she would fair if she had to take over as President is anyone’s guess, and not really the responsibility of the campaign.EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.com