Palin Effect Hits the Heartland

The Palin Effect is spreading. In Oklahoma, a GOP stronghold but a telling state nonetheless, the McCain-Palin ticket is up 65% to 32% for Obama-Biden. There will be no attacking the duo in this state - it's all but locked up.

Still, it is an important indicator that allows us to look at just how profoundly Sarah Palin is affecting the country. If there was any doubt before, it is being wiped away in even the most conservative states as her record or leaning to the right is becoming clear and giving John McCain the conservative credibility that he needs to make it into the White House.

John McCain is holding a 2-1 lead over Barack Obama in Oklahoma, according to the first Rasmussen survey of voters there this election year. Not only does the GOP presidential nominee have the backing of 95% of Republicans --- but 41% of Oklahoma Democrats support him, too. Independent voters are nearly evenly divided over the two candidates.

(via Rasmussen Reports)

Read more about Sarah Palin and her effect on the heartland on this blog.

McCain Must Explain Palin Choice at RNC

With every Vice-Presidential candidate, there is always the need to justify the decision. Some are easier than others as they come with credentials and limited baggage. Sarah Palin came with baggage and limited credentials.

It will be up to John McCain during his acceptance speech to justify the choice and to prove beyond a doubt that she is able to lead the nation if the need arises for her to step in and become the most powerful person in the world.

McCain must address one concern above all others tonight: He must convince us he's not going to die. At least not anytime soon.Because his pick for vice president, Sarah Palin, is woefully unprepared to be Leader of the Free World.

(via Suntimes)
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