Here's another article that Irene sent to me today, confirming that Palin's days as the doll of the Republican party are over. Apparently, Palin was supposed to buy just three suits, but used the opportunity to have a buying spree for her and her family. An angry aide characterized the shopping spree as "Wasilla hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus from coast to coast." The bill will end up being far more than $150,000, since she had staffers use their own credit cards for purchases, which are only now coming out as they seek reimbursement. McCain's aides never told him, because they were sure he would be offended.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for McCain refusing to let Palin speak last night, as she had asked. She would have taken the opportunity to bolster her own political future, tarnishing McCain's message of unity and reconciliation. McCain, for the first time this election, put country first.
Also, here's a great article from London (via Nilda) stating how Michelle Obama is a breakthrough first lady.
3 comments:
The R party is going to implode, the "small c" moderate conservatives for small gov't and less taxes will break away from the anti-evolution religious zealots who brought them to defeat. McCain tried to bring 2 distinctly different groups together (the Colin Powells with the Sarah Palins) - impossible! Now, party reflection begins...
um, when are you posting about your absence from blog posting for the next 11 days???
That's what I was just coming to say, Nil! Have a great trip, you guys!! Bring me back something pretty!
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