[quote=Russell]This thread just makes me wonder if a ticket like say Clinton/Edwards, if he weren’t toast, looks as repulsive to conservatives as Palin/limbaugh looks to libs. Admitted, I dislike almost all politicians, except for the ones who don’t speak through pursed lips and pander to special interests. Edward’s phony ass populist pandering is enough to make one barf, it just doesn’t look as rediculous as Palin/Limbaugh to me…well, yes it does…[/quote]
Rus: I don’t think the Republicans are seriously considering a Limbaugh/Palin ticket. At least, I hope they’re not!
Edwards is as phony as they come, but Clinton stands out in my mind as being quite well qualified to be President.
He was highly intelligent (Rhodes Scholar), was an accomplished policy wonk and had experience in government (granted it was as governor of Arkansas, but still). He should have been a stellar President, but he wasn’t and in spite of his background.
The problem with all politicians, once you get past the fact that they’re all ethically compromised, is that they are bought and paid for long before they get a legitimate shot at the Presidency. By the time they take office, the people that paid for them to be there start calling the markers. You’re seeing that sense of disillusionment amongst Obama’s environmentalist supporters and we saw it with Clinton’s gay supporters. Bush tried to remain faithful to the Republican “core” and we all know how that worked out, which is why we’re even talking about Palin at all.
By the way, and on the same subject, if you’re up for a good summer read, check out Grisham’s “The Appeal”. It’s very topical and very relevant to the discussion. I liked it, even though it left more jaded than when I started (if that’s possible).
