Christian Coalition: We love Palin and the GOP’s most pro-life platform yet
The Christian Coalition has issued a statement praising Palin:
Christian Coalition of America commends Senator John McCain for his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a pro-life conservative mother of 5 children including a Downs Syndrome baby born during April. Liberal and pro-life columnist Nat Hentoff said about Governor Palin in his column on May 26th: "I offer my unsolicited suggestion for (McCain's) vice president: the first woman – and youngest – governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, who is an unstereotypical and effective Republican."Governor Palin said about her husband's and her feelings about their newest child: "We've both been very vocal about being pro-life. We understand that every innocent life has wonderful potential." She served notice to her Alaskan constituents after the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin that being the mother of a child of special needs would not hinder her professional commitments: "It's a sign of the times to be able to do this. There is no reason to believe a woman can't do it with a growing family. My baby will not be at all or in any sense neglected." And she added, "I will not shirk my duties."
Roberta Combs, President of the Christian Coalition of America said: "Governor Sarah Palin is a bold choice for Vice President who is a courageous advocate for unborn children. In addition, she is a conservative who is a reformer not afraid to shake up the establishment. I congratulate Senator McCain for his outstanding selection for his vice presidential running mate."
In a separate statement, the Christian Coalition proudly declared that this year's proposed GOP platform contains "the strongest pro-life language ever in the history of the party."
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Finally, A politician who is not an insider. Some fresh perspective will be noticed by politicians and the people alike. Maybe that’s why some media and good ole boy politicians don’t like her. She will get “the People” paying attention to what is going on in Washington. Maybe we will even get upset about what’s going on in Washinton and hold them accountable!!??
I am tickled by this gutsy choice of running-mate. Sarah Palin is a person of deep conviction who has spent her years in politics achieving real outcomes, not campaigning for higher offices.
McCain is a Genius!!!!!!!! That’s right, Genius with capital “G.” Maybe now America can get back to its foundations. Palin will crack some skulls in Washington. She can help get rid of the corruption like that of the old Roman Empire, which was inevitably its downfall. If we’re lucky, she might even set Ted Kennedy straight.
Sarah Palin is a great choice. I though I’d be disappointed if Romney wasn’t chosen, but I’m very happy with Sarah Palin. I wasn’t going to vote for McCain, unless he chose Romney, but I’ve changed my mind. I’ll be voting for Sarah Palin!
Wow, great qualifications...a soccer/hockey mom who is anti-abortion. As a Republican, I am disgusted. Brings back memories of Spiro Agnew and Dan Quayle, other stupid GOP choices. We have much more to worry about (war, health care, jobs, etc.) than abortion. I live in fear McCain will be elected, die and this beauty queen will be our president. As he has a “trophy wife” after cheating on his first wife, now he has a “trophy running mate”.
Yes, Sarah Palin seems awesome at first glance. And if we could be sure John won’t die in office, then maybe she could be a good VP with fresh maverick ideas. But Commander in Chief, if need be..... I would want someone with more experience. Oh, yes....is she done having kids yet? after all 44 is really pushing, her latest baby will suffer because of it.
wow. our church says wow. my family says wow.
and obviously mom 83 yrs says wow.
yup God does open windows and doors for us believers. great comparision about the ship by Sara! heres prayin She sets sail and reaches all her targets! finally, we the people, will be back in charge of our Country.
by the way............. WOW== WOMEN OF WORTH
bro.ken
Political Panic…
Just 21 months ago she was mayor of an Alaskan town of 8,000 people.
If McCains cancer recurrs, do you want her finger on the launch button?
Joe Biden would be a seamless transition to the office of President.
Isn’t that what the VP should be? Ready to take over. Just like when she was runner-up in the beauty contest..her job was to take over if the number one person cannot complete their duties. Although number 2 in Miss Alaska is different from number 2 in the Presidency.
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Kris
08/29/08 10:21 PM
I should say though, I respect Gov. Palin for her choice to care for her newborn with Downs and I do not think it is impossible to do an effective job in the workplace or in office while tending to such a duty as well.
What I would love to see is a ban on partial birth and third trimester abortions, while leaving the women’s right to choose intact for the first trimester or two. I know a position like this is distasteful to both extremes, and many fall into one extreme or the other. But we do live in a fallen world where unintended pregnancy is not always just an issue of imperfect sexual morals on the part of the mother. And not all women, especially the young ones, can shoulder the expense and the responsibility of an unexpected life in their hands,and not everyone in this country has the family support or help around them to handle this when it does happen. There are two sides.