Palin Watch

I mentioned it briefly in my previous entry, but it's starting to really bug me. Why isn't Palin talking to the media? Why won't she answer any of their questions? In the past month since her vp announcement, she's only granted 2 interviews. Why is that?!? I was watching The View this morning and Elisabeth Hasselback (who is a strong McCalin/Palin supporter) said that it's not the media's job to demand information, it's the people's responsibility. Well inquiring minds would like to know what's REaLly going on? I know that the media isn't the deciding factor in an election, but it is a very important vehicle for information. A lot of people (like myself) rely on the media to learn about the candidates. How else are we supposed to learn about their platforms if we can't talk to the candidates directly?

It's as if the McCain camp is trying to shield her from any public interaction. Scratch that they ARE shielding her! Even though I don't like her, I still think that it's important that she is open to discussing her party's platform and answering any questions that the media or public may have. I want to hear what she has to say without a script in front her. I want to see how she handles herself under pressure. Is she able to think quick on her toes? How are the American people supposed to find this out if she doesn't make herself available? Where's that maverick her supporters have been ranting about? Not letting Palin speak to the media only shows their lack of confidence in her. What are her advisors afraid of? You can't baby her...it's not fair!

McCain, Obama, and Biden have all had their run-ins with reporters. At times they've done well and other times not so well, but they've always given access to the people. McCain should know better! He can't bring this unknown woman who he claims is this rockstar hockey mom governor from Alaska and keep her from talking to reporters. She has the experience right? AND more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined (lol...that statement cracks me up everytime I hear it)...then she shouldn't have any problems articulating her views to the media? Hmm...I would think so. Isn't this the same woman who compared herself to a pitbull? She's starting to look like a prop for their campaign and not an actually running mate. It's obvious that they brought her in to shake up the game, but now that she's a player it's time to suit up!

There are less than 40 days until election day, they can't keep playing this game. I refuse to let someone skate into office! As a woman, I'm disappointed. She could make history as the FIRST woman vp and she's letting them use her. What kind of message does that send to young girls? You can play with the big boys as long as you're quiet? As a potential representative of the country, she really needs to show her ability to lead this country. And to me she's not making the right decisions. We're watching Palin...prove the critics wrong!