Conservatives Against Palin (Dallas Morning News Editors)

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Context for Journal Entries: I'm in the process of compiling all the columns/articles written by "conservatives" against McCain and/or Palin – or for Obama. Yes, I know that many are frequently posted in the Editorials or Other Articles. However, they're always mixed in with the many articles on other topics and I, personally want a "set" all in one place, for easy reference when discussing issues with conservatives. So, I'm posting them in my journal.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/editorials/stories/DN-palin_15edi.ART.State.Edition1.26dc1bb.html">Editorial: Palin too programmed, protected
By: Editorial Board, Dallas Morning News, September 15, 2008

Republican rock star Sarah Palin's two days of interviews with ABC's Charlie Gibson revealed an overscripted VP candidate ill at ease discussing foreign policy – a chief concern about her readiness.

Her performances did little to erase concerns voters may have about her ability to take over for John McCain if destiny calls, although she did seem more at ease on the second day, when the inquiry turned to domestic topics and her life in Alaska.

The issue is not experience – how many governors have foreign policy credentials? – nor one of deep knowledge of international affairs. We were looking for a sense of Ms. Palin's instincts on foreign policy. We also expected to discern something about the suppleness of her mind. Does she seem capable of being a quick study and of exercising good judgment?
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So the ABC interviews were neither damning nor reassuring. She made no glaring errors, but neither did she advance her cause.
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Perhaps the McCain camp should "let Palin be Palin." But who is that person? Was it the talking-point machine of Thursday or the warmer, more relaxed candidate of Friday? And how much does she really know?

Ms. Palin must meet more often with more journalists in unscripted settings to show her true self, not a campaign consultant's cram-session creation.

She has been a surprise hit with many voters because she comes off as authentic. Before November, they need to see the real deal.