If this were a Republican leaning board, I'd sound a lot different. But seriously, look how much stuff about Palin has come out and been parroted on this board, and how much has been proven false by now.lukethedrifter wrote:I'm curious why I have the perception that some our middle of the road independents seem to be looking for a reason to vote McCain. There seems to be a more vigorous defense of Palin and a holding Obama and the Dems to a higher standard of politics. Obviously, I may be wrong about that perception but my current theory is that it's a response to a fairly left/progressive leaning board, sort of a devil's advocate response which I completely understand. My backup theory is that some find it very difficult to vote against the John McCain story.
I think the Republicans are in a situation where they have to throw some punches if they want to win. I still think the Democrats are doing well, but the way this Palin thing has played out has been to McCain's advantage at every level. The media let a rush of stories through about Palin without adequate checking, and that should have been obvious. If someone's being piled on, I do tend to try and argue for them. My Dad used to do it with me, and it drove me nuts. Though of course I've picked up the habit.
It's not that I hold Obama to a higher standard, I just don't think its his strong suit to sling a lot of mud. He's got people to do that, and they should be doing it about McCain. Palin is a problem for the Democrats but not this time around.
Speaking for myself, I'm always looking for reasons to vote for the other guy.
