2008 Woodie Awards
Pregnancy vs. political
When a person's private life clouds politics
Andrea Robertson
Issue date: 9/4/08 Section: Opinion
Shortly after Republican presidential candidate John McCain named Sarah Palin as his running mate, Palin publicly announced that her 17-year-old daughter is five months pregnant.
Palin's reputation is also suffering due to a DUI issued to her husband approximately 20 years ago.
Should Palin be judged based on the actions of others? It is impossible for any parent to be with their children every hour of every day, thus prompting children to find mischief. It is also ridiculous to hold Palin accountable for a bad decision made by her husband.
Instead of voters becoming interested with aspects of Palin's personal life, especially the aspects that she cannot change or control, voters should be look at her political credentials.
When voters become caught up in rumors and gossip regarding a candidate or a political leader's personal life, they lose sight of the true issues at hand.
The American people weren't affected by whether or not former President Bill Clinton had "sexual relations" with Monica Lewinski; however, they were affected by the decisions he made regarding government spending or legislations.
Therefore, the question that everyone needs to be asking is: What is Sarah Palin going to do for our country?
Those not in favor of a candidate who is anti-abortion, should not consider Palin.
Palin also supports offshore drilling. During her work in Alaska, she helped to pass taxes on oil companies and proposed granting Alaskan citizens a $1,200 payment from the windfall surplus the state is receiving due to high oil prices.
She has been the governor of Alaska since December 2006, the chairperson of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in 2003-2004, the mayor of Wasilla for two terms and a city council member for two years.
Although it is too soon in the race to have an educated opinion about which candidate to vote for, voters should at least give Palin a chance, instead of prematurely judging her based on things that she has no control over.
This writer can be contacted at opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.
Palin's reputation is also suffering due to a DUI issued to her husband approximately 20 years ago.
Should Palin be judged based on the actions of others? It is impossible for any parent to be with their children every hour of every day, thus prompting children to find mischief. It is also ridiculous to hold Palin accountable for a bad decision made by her husband.
Instead of voters becoming interested with aspects of Palin's personal life, especially the aspects that she cannot change or control, voters should be look at her political credentials.
When voters become caught up in rumors and gossip regarding a candidate or a political leader's personal life, they lose sight of the true issues at hand.
The American people weren't affected by whether or not former President Bill Clinton had "sexual relations" with Monica Lewinski; however, they were affected by the decisions he made regarding government spending or legislations.
Therefore, the question that everyone needs to be asking is: What is Sarah Palin going to do for our country?
Those not in favor of a candidate who is anti-abortion, should not consider Palin.
Palin also supports offshore drilling. During her work in Alaska, she helped to pass taxes on oil companies and proposed granting Alaskan citizens a $1,200 payment from the windfall surplus the state is receiving due to high oil prices.
She has been the governor of Alaska since December 2006, the chairperson of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in 2003-2004, the mayor of Wasilla for two terms and a city council member for two years.
Although it is too soon in the race to have an educated opinion about which candidate to vote for, voters should at least give Palin a chance, instead of prematurely judging her based on things that she has no control over.
This writer can be contacted at opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.
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bigfruitbasket
posted 9/04/08 @ 9:11 AM EST
From Time magazine, ""Mayor Palin: A Rough Record"; Tuesday, Sep. 02, 2008 By NATHAN THORNBURGH / WASILLA, ALASKA
Stein [former mayor of Wasilla] says that as mayor, Palin continued to inject religious beliefs into her policy at times. (Continued…)
Hmm
posted 9/06/08 @ 10:51 AM EST
McCain had my vote until he put an evangelical on his ticket. There's no way I'm going to vote for putting one of those people that close to the White House. (Continued…)
Mr. Jones
posted 9/06/08 @ 9:53 PM EST
Oh the hypocrisies of the Republican Party. I think you youngsters need to watch this, provided it posts. It's also funny. I'll include the link in case it doesn't. (Continued…)
Miss Lady
posted 9/08/08 @ 11:50 AM EST
How is her family not an issue? Military personnel are scrutinized and often penalized by misconduct on the part of their families. Why should the President and Vice-President not be held to the same standard?
really?
posted 9/08/08 @ 12:30 PM EST
The American people weren't affected by whether or not former President Bill Clinton had "sexual relations" with Monica Lewinski; however, they were affected by the decisions he made regarding government spending or legislations. (Continued…)
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