Popeye_Card wrote:indyredbird wrote:I would agree that Palin should have more experience. But I don't understand on how those people ripping on her could be so comfortable with Obama's experience. Actually, Palin has more executive experience than all the other three combined.
It seems that Obama has been running for president most of his time in the Senate.
I'm comfortable with inexperience, if it looks like you can handle the job if given the reigns. After all, McCain doesn't really have any real foreign policy experience either as a senator. He hasn't been overseas negotiating anything with foreign leaders either.
When Obama is asked foreign policy questions, he delivers very well thought out responses. When Palin answers them, it sounds like she hasn't even thought about the topic. It's like calling up a minor leaguer to start in a MLB game. I'm going to feel more comfortable with a guy who's not standing on the mound like he's a deer caught in the headlights.
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sad thing in this Roveian era of politics, you're experience works against you more than for you. its no coincidence that Clinton and Bush were both elected with little relevant experience.
if your around awhile your record gets twisted and distorted. when McCain ran against GWB, he was butchered by Rove. And look what they did with all of Kerry's experience - they used it against him. McCain's history as a de-regulator and with the S&Ls will work against him now and rightfully so.
I'm sure Obama saw this, and decided that if he was ever going to run for president, he'd better do it now.
I agree with the Drifter - even without a wealth of hands-on experience, Obama appears to have the tempermant to think things out, work with people, hear opinions, and make good decisions. he's a smart cat. check out the clips where he talks about issues. he's educated and has opinions, and perhaps most importantly doesn't appear confined to following party dogma.
