Debate going on about how long before Palin can meet the press and answer questions on the issues...

[firedupdem]

Republican strategist says maybe two weeks or so. I say it's not going to happen. They are going to keep her hidden for as long as possible and bring her out only when she can read a speech. Also, this strategist...Todd Harris says that McCain's platform is about "change and reform"...since when? I thought it was "country first".

[alsame]

1. Ever since they noticed that 'change and reform'

was working for Obama.

[firedupdem]

2. I hate them. n/t

[wtmusic]

3. I would love to see someone ask her about history

She'd probably be worse than Dana Stepfordino.

[Prefer]

4. Don't worry - she'll be on FOX news

They'll have a carefully orchestrated set of Q&A designed to explain all the scandals swirling around her. The loyal will eat it up because they are desperate for any way out of taking responsibility for their support of Bush.

[krkaufman]

5. We need to get talking points similar to the following out to our spokespeople...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6953287&mesg_id=6953287

McCain and his campaign need to be shamed into making her available by early next week.

[krkaufman]

6. Platform became "change and reform" last week, when previous strategy was viewed as doomed.

It's BS, but they can't just forfeit.