Scrunity isn’t Sexism
04 September 2008 10:15 am by Taylor Marsh
The Washington Times talks about the alleged
sexism reportedly in play with Sarah Palin. As you all have seen from my
posts since she was picked, I don’t agree. Roger Simon of Politico has clearly nailed it.
It is not our job to ask questions. Or it shouldn’t be. To hear from the pols at the Republican National Convention this week, our job is to endorse and support the decisions of the pols.
In the big show, especially when
you’re a virtual unknown and the person at the top of the ticket keeps you away
from the press, at some point journalists and inquiring minds are going to want
to know who exactly is a heart beat away from the president. This is especially
true when the nominee is 72, has had cancer numerous times, but also when both
people on the ticket has views and policy prescription that would take this
country back to the 19th century.
Some say the hubbub is justified, and that a vigorous press is part of high
politics. Others contend that mischief is afoot.“McCain picks her at the last moment, he knew about her background,
yet he didn’t allow her to sit in front of the press and offer her own story.
Sarah Palin must know that if you go on to the national scene, you’re going
to get creamed. This isn’t like applying for the city council. She chose to
make her pregnant daughter and family part of the coverage when she accepted
the nomination,” said Taylor Marsh, a progressive talk-radio host and
blogger.“The media isn’t being sexist here. McCain thinks Sarah Palin is ‘Miss
Republican 2008,’ a woman who could bring in Hillary Clinton’s supporters.
Now the press must ask whether she is ready to possibly be the commander in
chief. It is the duty of the news media to vet those in high politics. That’s
our responsibility.” … ..
I’ve also got a post up at PJM. Stop by and comment is you feel so inclined. Top Ten is over at Huffington Post, top of the politics page. Comments also appreciated there as well.
If you really want to know how happy Republicans and their wingnut base are today listen to talk radio. Rush needs a bib.
