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Palin Reminds Us: John McCain Is Really Old And Sick
The worst aspect (from a Republican viewpoint) of the Palin pick is not that every editorial and news story mentions her youth and inexperience; it is that they all invariably remind us that John McCain is 72 years old and has been victim of a potentially fatal form of cancer on more than one occasion. Even McCain's campaign's manager Charlie Black released a statement saying most doctors believe McCain will survive his first term (emphasis mine).
This has been a topic that has been scrupulously avoided by the press. Both MSM and bloggers alike have treated the topic more gingerly than they have Obama's race: until now. With the Palin's selection apparently all bets are off.
Constant reminders of McCain's fragility can not be good news for McCain.
This may be one reason why Obama, Biden and even Clinton have responded so cordially to his choice.
Comments (2)
The dems don't have to say a thing anymore. The MSM will handle the rest.
August 30, 2008 11:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
The MSM will continue to facilitate McCain's free pass. Corporate America has a vested interest in a McCain presidency.
August 31, 2008 2:51 AM | Reply | Permalink
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