Tread Carefully Regarding Palin
By Big Tent Democrat, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 10:31:09 AM EST
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Posted on Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 10:31:09 AM EST
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Steve M makes a point worth repeating:
[S]ome of the more piggish individuals on the Democratic side need to step back and take their cues from Hillary about how to handle [Palin] with class and respect. If Democrats are openly derisive regarding Palin's experience, it becomes chapter 2 of the "fairytale." Women will not like seeing her mocked any more than blacks liked seeing Obama get knocked around for his lack of experience.
I would add that Obama does not need to be arguing how important experience is. Let me also add that when Tim Kaine, who has exactly the same experience as Palin, was treated by the Media and the Dems as a serious and acceptable potential pick, it opens up charges of a double standard.
By Big Tent Democrat, speaking for me only