While I agree with those who feel your question was a bit skewed (how does...does anyone think that TOTV would be a good community connection..sound to you )

I have no idea whether she would or not; as Yoda said or implied..that is above my pay grade.....we have had great and good presidents that on the surface did not appear it would be...and we have had bad presidents that appeared to be a lock.

She has not had the national platform except as a VP when, lets face it, you simply carry the banner and philosophies of the Presidential candidate.

I have no idea where she stands on most issues !

Originally Posted by Keedy

She’ll be much bigger now and can play on the national stage without constantly setting off state ethics investigations by loons, parasites and liberals. She’s too big to be a lame-duck governor stuck dealing with fishing licenses in Anchorage right now.

Dealing with fishing licenses in Anchorage.......I finally have found out what she has been doing!

I think she actually damaged McCain's chances of winning. More of a negative impact than a positive one, as far as I felt. So, my answer is no, I don't think she would make a good president.

Originally Posted by SteveZ

The irony is that Ms. Palin has been a governor (12/4/2006-07/31/2009) as long as Mr. Obama was a senator (1/4/2005-/11/6/2008, less over a year campaigning full-time to be president). Ms. Palin also had 10 years' elected time as a city official. And no one seems to be complaining that Mr. Obama was vocal when elected as senator that he would complete his term, but tossed that promise while still drawing a senate paycheck. So, double-standarding is alive and well.

That is a very good point. Also, a senator's job, such as it is, doesn't enthrall the responsibilities that a governor has. It is more of an executive role as a senator only has to vote yes-no, or if he can't decide and doesn't want to take a stand he can do the coward thing like Obama did and vote "present"
Also that tired old liberal taking point of Palin bringing down McCain is an out right LIE. People forget that McCain's poll numbers shot way up after Palin got on the ticket.

Originally Posted by RCT

I think she actually damaged McCain's chances of winning. More of a negative impact than a positive one, as far as I felt. So, my answer is no, I don't think she would make a good president.

You need to team up with Talk Host - equally biased and equally misguided. Sarah Palin had a great track record as governor of the largest state is the union. More natural resources, more diversity of climate and wildlife, more coastline, etc than any other state. Every state has its challenges, but Palin has done an exceptional job facing great challenges. One can contend that states such as CA.FL.TX present a greater challenge, but certainly no sane person would equate the task of beings a governor of such states as Delaware, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut or New Hampshire to that of being Governor of Alaska.

As pointed out, she is doing the honorable thing if she intends to run for another office. McCain, Obama, Biden, Clinton etc showed no such principles. I would be much more likely to vote for her than any of the others mentioned.

Originally Posted by Keedy

That is a very good point. Also, a senator's job, such as it is, doesn't enthrall the responsibilities that a governor has. It is more of an executive role as a senator only has to vote yes-no, or if he can't decide and doesn't want to take a stand he can do the coward thing like Obama did and vote "present"
Also that tired old liberal taking point of Palin bringing down McCain is an out right LIE. People forget that McCain's poll numbers shot way up after Palin got on the ticket.

I stayed away from comparsion, but if you simply compare experience, Palin has it hands down over Obama. What Obama had was a machine, well oiled over years (at the expense of taxpayers..not expense as in money but in attention to his duties) !

I admit that alone is not the criteria for electing a President....but those who tout Obama as so much more experienced and qualified make a really bad point to their detrement.

Originally Posted by Bucco

I stayed away from comparsion, but if you simply compare experience, Palin has it hands down over Obama. What Obama had was a machine, well oiled over years (at the expense of taxpayers..not expense as in money but in attention to his duties) !

I admit that alone is not the criteria for electing a President....but those who tout Obama as so much more experienced and qualified make a really bad point to their detrement.

Another bit of irony - The last Democratic governor to be elected president came from a state with 4 times the population of Alaska, but only one-13th the geographic size of Alaska, does not border any foreign nations (Alaska borders two), nor has any coastline (Alaska's is almost 25% of USA's entire coastline).

Considering these factors, it would seem that governing Alaska is a greater challenge than Arkansas, yet the former Governor of Arkansas who was elected president has become a Democratic icon.

Originally Posted by Bucco

I stayed away from comparsion, but if you simply compare experience, Palin has it hands down over Obama. What Obama had was a machine, well oiled over years (at the expense of taxpayers..not expense as in money but in attention to his duties) !

I admit that alone is not the criteria for electing a President....but those who tout Obama as so much more experienced and qualified make a really bad point to their detrement.

If u want to compare her with someone, compare her with Bush.
2 peas in a pod.

Snipe! Snipe! Snipe! and no substance.......

Must be the party credo.

btk

Does anybody really think Sarah Palin would be a good president?

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Be honest now!

Please, don't compare her to present or past presidents? Answer the question on its own merits.

NO.

Considering these factors, it would seem that governing Alaska is a greater challenge than Arkansas, yet the former Governor of Arkansas who was elected president has become a Democratic icon

How apropos, that a disgraced, impeached, liar and cheat, is the icon of the democrats.

Excerpted from just one page...

....."investigations by loons, parasites and liberals."

...."do the coward thing like Obama did and vote "present"

"How apropos, that a disgraced, impeached, liar and cheat, is the icon of the democrats."

oh...and you didn't mention the disgrace of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree.

Originally Posted by barb1191

Excerpted from just one page...

....."investigations by loons, parasites and liberals."

...."do the coward thing like Obama did and vote "present"

"How apropos, that a disgraced, impeached, liar and cheat, is the icon of the democrats."

oh...and you didn't mention the disgrace of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree.

Now that is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Point

Do not think she would make a good president!!! MHO!! It was a fair question to ask... Sure is funny how fast Obama got thrown under the bus 2 or 3 post into this thread. I thought it was a question for personal opinion on if Palin would be a good choice for president. But you know how it goes.
Nothing Like quitting the job.... Sure is funny how the FBI piped up and said she is not under investigation. Makes you think things????

Originally Posted by barb1191

Excerpted from just one page...

....."investigations by loons, parasites and liberals."

...."do the coward thing like Obama did and vote "present"

"How apropos, that a disgraced, impeached, liar and cheat, is the icon of the democrats."

oh...and you didn't mention the disgrace of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree.

Well. I'm glad someone is paying attention. lol The EPA should start an immediate investigation on George's harvesting.
It is amazing how Sarah Palin brings out the spirit in everybody. Just like she energized the Republican Convention. You go Girl!!!!!!!