Senator Clinton’s speech at the DNC this evening wasn’t all that bad, really. Although, I think someone forgot to tell her that the purpose of her speech was to raise Barack Obama up as a great President for this country, instead of turning it into her first stump speech for her 2012 “I told you SO” Presidential bid. And that orange pantsuit was actually a pretty flattering color on her. She was inspiring, for what it was. This, the 88th Anniversary of women’s right to vote - women everywhere, on all sides of the political isle, had to at least acknowledge the progress that has been made on that front. Like her or hate her - she does stand as a symbol of progress in this country. To be fair, so does Barack. The Democrats really have an historical campaign this year - on all accounts.

That’s as far as I can go to be nice. I’m watching the DNC with mild amusement this week. I find it hilarious how the Clinton’s have truly hijacked the story of the DNC. This week should have been about Barak Obama. It should have been about Obama/Biden and why they are the answer for this country. Instead, this week has been Barack Obama versus the Clintons. It’s amusing, really. I have to wonder if Barack Obama really thought he was going to squeak through a campaign against a Clinton without paying the price for it. Tonight was all about Hillary. Tomorrow night will be all about Bill. By the time Barack Obama gives his speech - - the majority of the Democratic party is going to be sitting there wondering why they didn’t nominate Hillary…and the remaining two months, they will continue to justify, and tolerate, the choice they have to live with - - forever wondering… ‘what might have been…’

Did Hillary mention anything about Barack Obama’s accomplishments in his lifetime that qualify him to hold this country’s highest office? Nope.
Did Hillary talk about Barack Obama’s vast experience that will guide his decisions as President of this country? Nope.
Did Hillary even say that Barack Obama would make a great President? Nope.

Why not? Because there is nothing to be said about it. There is no accomplishment or experience in Barack Obama’s history that qualifies him as leader of this great country. There is just nothing there. Her… endorsement … was lukewarm, at best. Going through the motions. Towing the party line.

Instead, we are to believe that Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle, are just like you and me. Ordinary Americans. Normal. If I hear the word ordinary one more time in reference to the Obama’s, in an effort to warm me up to the idea of Barack as President, I think I’ll puke.

We do not elect ordinary Americans to the highest office of this great land. We elect extraordinary Americans.

At least, we want to.

Back to the historic nature of Hillary’s campaign … political pundits, from ALL sides of the politcal spectrum, are talking and talking on the TV about how their emails over overflowing with letters from women across this country who are saddened and bitter about Barack Obama’s snub of Hillary Clinton. Women who are liberal democrats who have never voted Republican in their lifetime are writing in and stating that they will be casting their vote for John McCain.

What kind of boost do you think a Carly Fiorina VP announcement would give John McCain’s campaign? It’s not secret that McCain’s campaign is courting all of those disgruntled Hillary supporters. A woman on the ticket might just be the ticket. Carly Fiorina empowers women.

Carly Fiorina is a very accomplished, intelligent woman with a great deal of economic experience to bring to the table. She is well liked - - not too mention that Carly Fiorina is articulate and clean. heh.

I don’t like Romney as a VP pick He seems to fair weathered a candidate. Plus, a dream ticket for the Democrats.. his flip-flop reputation will come back to bite him in the ass.

Mike Huckabee? Forget it. He’s a bit too evangelical for my personal tastes (your mileage may vary).

Joe Liebermann? I really like Joe, but not for VP. He may be an independent - but he’s still a lib. at heart.

Tim Pawlenty? He’s a good swing-state pick (Minnesota), but other than that - I don’t feel inspired.

Hillary Clinton? hahahahahah - noway - but let’s be honest, that would be RICH! Pass the popcorn.

Carly Fiorina inspires me as a VEEP pick. What about you - do you have a favored VEEP you’re hoping for?

8 Responses to “McCain Should Go With Carly Fiorina for VP”

1. Robert
   August 27, 2008 - 03:34 PM on August 27th, 2008

   Carly Fiorina? Ughhh… She is considered a pariah in Silicon valley. Arrogant, conceited; overpromises and underdelivers.

2. Lisa Sabin-Wilson
   August 27, 2008 - 03:53 PM on August 27th, 2008

   I think she’d make a good pick…though, I never get my way on these things lol

   Who is your desired VP?

3. Robert
   August 27, 2008 - 04:09 PM on August 27th, 2008

   Of the current field, perhaps Romney. I’m curious why you think CF would be good. She has business executive experience, granted. But the most recent (and notorious) was a disaster.

   It would be a little like citing Jimmy Carter’s political experience (not nearly that bad, but the point is made).

4. Robert
   August 27, 2008 - 04:12 PM on August 27th, 2008

   But hey, I’d pick Fiorina over Obama any day. She does have a great deal of business experience and there is the chance she learned from the last failure and has changed.
   Obama has learned nothing other than there are plenty of idiots he can hornswoggle into believing his BS. He has yet to fail and have the chance to learn from it, so he’s as freshly arrogant, conceited, and unabashadly ignorant as they come.

5. Lisa Sabin-Wilson
   August 27, 2008 - 04:21 PM on August 27th, 2008

   After the ‘tech bubble’ popped, quite a lot of those tech companies suffered in ‘02-’03, as a result. With HP - the merger with Compaq (which Fiorina was directly involved with and responsible for)..it caused lots of corporate bloodshed from the top of both companies. HP continued to lose market share and Fiorina was forced to resign.

   A short time after she left, HP quickly overtook Dell as a top-seller… there are many who feel that it was Fiorina’s work at HP that set up the foundation for that success.

   The attraction for me on this ticket is the female vote, obviously. Her economic expertise and experience is solid. She’s young, dynamic and passionate - I just like her.

   Romney will be a curse to McCain’s campaign, I think.

6. San Francisco Liberal
   August 27, 2008 - 09:58 PM on August 27th, 2008

   I also have a sneaking suspicion that McCain might pick a woman. No clue who, but I think it might grab him a few extra votes.

7. Lisa Sabin-Wilson
   August 27, 2008 - 10:01 PM on August 27th, 2008

   I do too - - it will either be Fiorina or Kay Bailey Hutchinson. Probably Hutchinson before Fiorina, though.

8. Duuude
   August 29, 2008 - 07:33 AM on August 29th, 2008

   CF spied on her own people. That is why she left HP. Not the kind of person I would trust to be second in command of our nation.

   Plus, to credit her for dell, how about crediting her for the thousands that were laid off this week from HP? I work at HP in Idaho, and believe me when I say that half a department “disappearing” overnight is not an economical fix, its a catastrophe.

   And a PR nightmare for McCain.