First, take note of this post, in which Palin highlights the need for the "VP slot [to] be a fruitful type of position, especially for Alaskans."
Now check this out, because it looks like this Alaska-centric focus is a continuing theme for Palin:
http://www.huffingtonpost.c om/greg-mitchell/cindy-mccain-on-abc-today_b_122759.html
She is aware that there are 50 states in the Union, right? You don't hear Biden talking about what a kick ass deal this is for Delaware, or even McCain giving a wink to Arizona. Can you say "earmark?"
Now check this out, because it looks like this Alaska-centric focus is a continuing theme for Palin:
The reporter, Kyle Hopkins, asked, according to the transcript posted today, "Are you ready to be President Palin if necessary?"
"I am ... I am up to the task, of course, of focusing on the challenges that face America," she answered, and that was all she could say on her behalf on this question. Then she abruptly shifted to how her candidacy would help Alaska. "And I am very pleased with the situation that I am in, when, when you consider the situation now that Alaska will be in.
"And that is Alaska, and Alaskans will be allowed to contribute more to our great country and they'll be allowed to do that because I -- if we're elected -- will be in a position of opening the eyes of the country to what it is that Alaska is all about and what Alaska has to offer. So, I am happy to and very honored to be asked to do this. I know it's going to be great for Alaska."
"I am ... I am up to the task, of course, of focusing on the challenges that face America," she answered, and that was all she could say on her behalf on this question. Then she abruptly shifted to how her candidacy would help Alaska. "And I am very pleased with the situation that I am in, when, when you consider the situation now that Alaska will be in.
"And that is Alaska, and Alaskans will be allowed to contribute more to our great country and they'll be allowed to do that because I -- if we're elected -- will be in a position of opening the eyes of the country to what it is that Alaska is all about and what Alaska has to offer. So, I am happy to and very honored to be asked to do this. I know it's going to be great for Alaska."
She is aware that there are 50 states in the Union, right? You don't hear Biden talking about what a kick ass deal this is for Delaware, or even McCain giving a wink to Arizona. Can you say "earmark?"
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