LA Times: Sarah Palin is being prepped for prime time

[BigBearJohn]

ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Sarah Palin arrived at the site of the Republican National Convention on Sunday night and has hardly been seen since.

The Alaska governor has not visited her home-state delegation, nor did she make a much-anticipated appearance Tuesday before the friendliest of audiences, an antiabortion women's group that intended to give her an award in the form of a porcelain baby.


Officials from John McCain's campaign said Tuesday that they had formed a team to ready his new running mate for prime time -- literally -- as she prepares for a nationally televised speech tonight or Thursday and a rollout of her candidacy to be the first woman elected on a national ticket.

It is not unusual for a new vice presidential pick to be schooled in the nuances of domestic and foreign affairs, particularly when the nominee is plucked from state politics.

But for Palin and McCain's presidential campaign, this is an extraordinary moment -- as the little-known running mate introduces herself to a nation that has seen a mixed picture of who she is and remains unsure what to make of her.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-palin3-2008sep03,0,1944247.story

[the Sundance Kid]

1. this is just sad. no matter how many talking points they stuff into her,

it doesn't bring understanding.

[BigBearJohn]

2. Appearances. That's all. Put on a good "show"

[the Sundance Kid]

5. she won't be able to put on a show with Joe, though

;)

[beac]

4. And, like that other thing full of stuffing,

she;ll still be a big TURKEY!

I am getting sick of hearing how it "all depends" on how good a speech she gives. I think we can all agree that Sarah Palin is a decent public speaker, bit to imply that her silver tongue can lick away all the slime and dirt clinging to her is ludicrous.

[Raine]

3. They'll stuff her full of enough crap

that she manages to not flub too badly and then the media and pundents will fall all over themselves kissing her ass and telling us how terrific she is. x( :puke:

[XemaSab]

6. They were going to give her a lithopedion... how cute!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithopedion

[chknltl]

7. So even mCcain admits that his VP pick is NOT a-

-"Ready For Prime Time Player" Good-Very good indeed! Thanks BigBearJohn
KnR

[Monk06]

8. Personally I would have shown up for the porcelain fetus. That has collectable written all over it.

[Skittles]

10. it certainly has EBAY appeal

yes INDEED

[quantass]

9. Its a virtual Guarantee her Speech today will be Well-received and Highly Praised...Brockaw

because they have set her expectations low and you can feel the media is ready to fall in love with her regardless of how she does...NO MATTER WHAT....trust me, she is the new media darling...I can see Brockaw already breaking out the champagne...

you'll see.

[grannie4peace]

11. i hope she fucks up big time!!!!!!