Posted by
Tom G. on Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:41:05 PM
Too many LIBS, McCain-ites, Media Elites and anti Conservervative folks have begun this mantra of linking Palin to the demise of McCain...while the evidence suggests just the opposite...so are they being coy, ignorant or just lying...you be the judge...what is their gain from the narative?
it is to limit her long term success, isn't it!
Palin clearly added and improved the McCain campaign as the Exit Poll data above shows. Many have argued that 'they would have supported McCain if not for the selection of Palin as the VP choice are not supported be the emperical data from above. Those who said (in exit polls) it was the "MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR" both Favorably and Negatively, were only 7% of the total, they voted slightly more for McCain than Obama. Those who said it was either 'an important factor favored McCain to a greater level than those who voted for Obama...it is clear she helped the campaign!
Per the CNN exit poll:
McCain's Choice of Sarah Palin-- (as presented in Exit Polls)
Most Important Factor (7%)
52% (Obama)
47% (McCain)
1%
Important Factor (33%)
47% (O)
52% (M)
1%
Minor Factor (20%)
33% (O)
66% (M)
1%
Not a Factor (33%)
65% (O)
33% (M)
2%
Was McCain Choice of Palin a Factor in Your Vote?
Yes (60%)
43% (O)
56% (M)
1%
No (33%)
65% (O)
33% (M)
2%
Clearly the ultimate answer was that She clearly benefited the campaign, and thus you can see WHY the McCain insiders are bashing, dishing dirt and trying to drag her through the mud.
McCain should step up and acknowledge this fact in his rebuke of Campaign aids trying to blame Palin, and discredit her...IF McCain is the man he claims to be...we should her him today...if not you can expect him to carry the water for Obama, crossing the aisle to kill the Republican Party.
Which is it Senator...are you going to protect the image of the women who saved your campaign from utter defeat?
The media narative is that she caused McCain to lose out on moderates and independents...the fact is she energized the base an allowed for this to not be a masacre it could/would have been.