Quote Originally Posted by De Layne View Post
Hi there Lee and Jim,
You know Lee, I heard that also, but I just don't see the 'why' of it myself. What caused the pressure, and why was she the best pick? I also agree that her speech may start to change how I perceive her nomination. It would be a kick if she came across as a likable and believable person....someone who wasn't just a token female being offered up. Of course, I'd have to see how she speaks and acts in other venues, but a good speech would be a start. I'm actually keeping an open mind.
Jim? Hehe, 8-1 still sounds high. I agree with you about the Dems loving this selection.........seems like a wonderful gift so far.
We'll probably never know. We do know that the party faithful weren't enamored with McCain's favorites (Lieberman and Ridge) because of their stance on reproductive freedom. Fact is those two were the only ones the Dems were really worried about. I'd love to know who McCain met with on Wednesday or so. Those were the people with the power to force a choice onto the guy with the nomination wrapped up. I'd love to know who they were -- they're the true power brokers in America these days. But we'll probably never know. One was probably Keyser Soze.

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