No, I just need something expalined to me. What is it that makes a former Alaska governor so attractive? Not physically, of course. I mean politically, yeah, that's what I mean, uh huh.
It is, though. I'm no longer trying to be cute here (at least for a few paragraphs). I'm posing an honest question.
What is it that makes you believe Sarah Palin has anything to offer as a candidate for high political office?
I get that she's a symbol. She represents right-wing ideas. She stands for smaller, more efficient government. Although her track record belies such a statement, she subscribes to fiscal conservatism.
I get that she's a woman in what is largely a man's arena -- right-wing politics. If you're into identity politics, she brings a different perspective to male-dominated debates.
I get that she's clever and snappy and full of attitude, and she considers herself a maverick. Those can be fine qualities in a public figure.
I get that she's clearly one of the pre-eminent Tea Party personalities. And God knows we need a third party ASAP. (Sadly, even God can't break the stranglehold the R's and D's have on our country.)
But what makes her palatable as a potential executive or legislator? I've always figured a serious politician has to be more than a symbol -- that there has to be some substance underneath all that coiffed hair and all those perfect teeth. And finding something below her surface has been a challenge, for me, that is.
So what does she bring to the table that makes her a viable member of the executive branch of government, or even of Congress?
It's an honest question, and I'm honestly requesting an answer that will provide me with some closure.
Please expalin.
I wish I could at least partially understand it too.
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