Gov. Sarah Palin’s sudden and meteoric rise to the Republican vice presidential nomination has been historic. We’ve seen the best and worst of big-time politics and journalism. While we continue to cover the Mat-Su Valley, it’s been disappointing to see how many have presented this presidential campaign in Jerry Springer-like fashion.
We remain proud supporters of McCain-Palin, and not because we’re Palin’s hometown newspaper. We appreciate strong leadership and trust those who aren’t afraid to do what they think is right, no matter how that would play out with their party’s leanings. Sen. John McCain has shown he’s willing to stick to his guns and risk alienating his base Republican support to do what’s right for Americans. We believe that, ultimately, this is what attracted him to Palin as his running mate.
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It’s easy to toe the party line, something Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama knows well. His track record of voting the Democrat party line speaks volumes. It says that, if elected, Obama lacks the intestinal fortitude to resist the pressure from his own party when the chips are down.
For voters, the chips will be down in a little more than two weeks, and judging by many national pollsters, McCain-Palin have some ground to make up. Newsweek projects Obama has a “solid” hold on 249 electoral votes with 37 others “leaning” in his favor. It takes 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. Conversely, McCain-Palin have 140 “solid” votes and 18 “leaning,” with seven other states considered too close to call.
The numbers are a little closer according to The New York Times, which says Obama has 196 “solid” electoral votes and 81 “leaning,” to McCain’s 155 and 30. Another 76 are considered a tossup between the candidates.
History tells us that when it comes to electing our president, every vote really can count (even in Florida), and we remain optimistic American voters are capable of making this important decision based on leadership and values. Should this hold true, Alaska may lose a trail-blazing governor, but gain an important and proud place in American history.
Comments
19 comment(s)anotherREALAmerican wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:41 AM:
Ben wrote on Oct 24, 2008 3:26 PM:
SF wrote on Oct 21, 2008 10:23 PM:
GO OBAMA!
*is this a republican newspaper? get your heads out of your a**es!! "
OMG wrote on Oct 20, 2008 4:55 PM:
Phil Gramm, McCains economic advisor is responsible for much of this mess!
Yes, by all means go ahead, vote McCain, I'll see you in the soup line brain cramp! "
Oops wrote on Oct 20, 2008 4:41 PM:
I'm tired of the media acting like we are as ignorant and uneducated as our govenor, please, we dont' need a bouquet of words and declarations of pride for someone who has lied and deceived the citizens of Alaska. I can't stomach watching the news when she comes on, her very voice nauseates me. I have no respect for her or interest in her destiny. McCain will not be elected because of Palin. She will be the most unpopular party candidate in history. "
vetk wrote on Oct 20, 2008 4:40 PM:
nativegirl wrote on Oct 20, 2008 3:53 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 20, 2008 2:47 PM:
Dynahog, you're such a parrot. rracck! "socialism" "distribute the wealth, distribute the wealth."
Doesn't it occur 2 U nobody was saying this until 2 days ago when McCain saw some way 2 turn a random phrase into a campaign centerpiece? How McLame. Stay tuned, just as "palling around w/ terrorists" faded when it failed there will be a new empty scare buzz word next week. Colin Powell doesn't buy it, neither should U. "
McSAME wrote on Oct 20, 2008 2:10 PM:
Of course it will be tough! Like it wouldn't be if McCain were voted in? At least with Obama we have the inspiration and hope to endure the tough times, knowing that in the end we will be better off for it.
McCain will only inspire more hopelessness and futility...more of the same. "
Dynahog wrote on Oct 20, 2008 9:26 AM:
Obama was never in sight for my considerations. He's a liberal socialist from the get go, and wants to "redistribute the wealth". See YouTube videos on "Joe the Plumber".
Even Joe Biden now says the first couple years of Obama will be tough and polls way down. Oh? Raising taxes and increased spending didn't raise your brow? "
Dumbfounded wrote on Oct 20, 2008 9:01 AM:
Wow, and McCain has this intestinal fortitude? Two times when faced with losing on the campaign trail he has tried to get on the Democratic ticket. What does that say about him? I think it says traitor to the Republican party. I think it says he can't be truted.
We have seen how horrifyingly eratic this man is in this campaign, and prior campiagns, why would we even consider him as our President? "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 20, 2008 7:28 AM:
I was disappointed also, too...for such a good actress SNL didn't give her many lines. Following a script is one thing she does well. "
nope wrote on Oct 19, 2008 10:10 PM:
A person who owns 7 houses has no interest in the "middle class". "
another Wasilla resident wrote on Oct 19, 2008 9:37 PM:
TO Dan wrote on Oct 19, 2008 6:58 PM:
Would you care to expound on this? Chosen by destiny? Prevent what? "
Wrong wrote on Oct 19, 2008 3:50 PM:
Cartman 316 wrote on Oct 19, 2008 11:47 AM:
So, by all means, go ahead and "proudly" support her. As journalists and alleged seekers of truth you should have more regard for your credibility.
What a sad state of affairs. "
foggymtn wrote on Oct 19, 2008 3:41 AM:
Dan wrote on Oct 18, 2008 11:46 PM: