I wrote an earlier post indicating there was at least some positive news for women in the nomination of Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate as evidence that women have shattered the political ceiling. I've since pulled that post because the more I learn about Sarah Palin, the more startled I am that even a republican "maverick" would choose a running mate with so little experience for a Vice President, a heartbeat away from the presidency. Today's New York Times (Article "Paiin disclosures Spotlight McCain 's Screening Process" pg A1 & A19) indicated that McCain had favored Senator Lieberman or Governor Ridge as late as last week, but because both men favored abortion, the "campaign was bombarded by outrage from influential conservatives who predicted an explosive floor fight at the convention and vowed rejection of Mr. Ridge or Mr. Lieberman by the delegates." How is it possible that any group, regardless of their religious views, could want a candidate with so little experience in the White House? It is a scary thought that a significant voting block thinks so narrowly, and makes me all that more committed to education and the need for critical thinking to become a national priority. And I hope it will motivate the Obama-Biden supporters to work even harder to win this election!
Check out this blog from a friend who was an Obama delegate at the convention. She stays up-to-date on the campaign developments and there is great info here to pass along:
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