Thank your lucky stars, the election is over!! Despite the AMAZING outcome of this election, some now question if Sarah Palin cost John McCain the presidency. According to one article, “US election: Palin’s place in Republic party uncertain after defeat,” author Suzanne Goldenberg questions whether or not the Republican Party blames Palin for the loss. One interesting detail noted by Goldenberg, is when the verdict was out and Obama had one, only McCain made a speech. He conceded to Obama on election night in Arizona, while Palin just stood by his side and was not able to provide her thoughts or dismay. She was however, able to make a phone call to her hometown of Wasilla, AL.
With hopes of continuing into the 2012 election, Palin will have difficulty making this happen. The image she withheld at the end of the election has many guessing whether or not she is qualified to run again. It will be difficult for her to continue her pursuit when so many doubt her ethics and qualifications. Many Americans blame her for McCain’s defeat. With several justifications, it is understandable why people would not want Palin to continue with the Republican Party.
As Goldenberg states, “While Palin's sights seem fixed on 2012 after the meteoric rise and fall of her 68 days on the national stage, it is far from clear her fellow Republicans will welcome the return of the woman many blame for John McCain's defeat and their party's disarray.”
Only time will tell if Palin will continue on the path towards the 2012 election. With how the media has portrayed her since August, it seems unlikely that she can continue. Her image and demeanor needs a serious facelift before anything further can happen.
Goldenberg, Suzanne. “US election: Palin’s place in Republic party uncertain after defeat.” Guardian News and Media. 5 November 2008. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/05/uselections2008-palin-republicans
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I personally believe that Sarah Palin had a slight influence on why John McCain didn't win. I feel that she wasn't ready for the position and she has too much going on. I also feel that McCain used her to win. I don't think that Palin has what it takes for a successful campaign in 2012, but she might be ready to try again in 2016 when her younger children are older. As a mother, I feel that kids come first. I have a difficult time being away from my child for eight hours a day and I cant believe that Sarah Palin was willing to give up precious time with her baby for her career.
I feel that John McCain probably would have had a better chance at winning the presidency if he had a male running mate or someone that was not Sarah Palin.
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