Opinions of Palin

We all contain our own views of Sarah Palin, but the media has a huge impact of what we think. The Daily Evergreen featured an article on Thursday, October 2, 2008, entitled “Palin: Accidental Comedian.” Crystal Neifert, the columnist provides her opinion back up with evidence on Sarah Palin. As with various public opinions, Neifert sarcastically argues that, “a hockey mom from an isolated northern state with almost no qualifications stands a chance of holding the highest office in the nation.”

Feifert continues to bash Palin and labels her as “one of the poorest example of female leadership.” One problem that stands out the most is Palin’s lack of knowledge on various issues. For example, the Katie Couric interview proved to be an embarrassing disaster for Palin. She was unable to answer simple questions, such as McCain’s stance on the banking regulations. If you don’t know what your partner in the run for the presidency stands for, then you’ve got some problems. Even such simple questions as to what magazines she reads, Palin couldn’t formulate a concrete answer.

Every day I question why someone would potentially vote for Sarah Palin. The interviews and speeches given have been a complete joke and prove how ignorant and air-headed she truly is. Her lack of knowledge proves that she is not prepared for what could potentially come about, her becoming vice president. I will admit that I think the media is focusing too much attention of Sarah Palin and not enough on the other candidates, mostly in part because she is a woman. Perhaps the media thinks that just because she is a woman, they are allowed to be more critical. However, I think some instances and criticisms are over the line and stretch too far away from politics. Putting aside the fact that she is a hockey mom from the middle of nowhere, the real question to think about is whether or not she is qualified to become vice president.