I wish they would let Sarah Palin speak!

Palin's interview with Katie Couric was embarrassing. I may not agree with Palin's politics but she does represent the women of this nation and I cringed everytime I saw her answers to Couric's questions. At first I thought Palin was just obtuse. But I know from sound bites I have seen that she is intelligent and can communicate well.

I tell you, I was scared to death thinking this was who would take office if McCain dies while serving as president. But now I actually beleive that she has been coached to be unclear and non direct in her answers. Politics drives me crazy. Because your vote and mine are on the line politicians feel like they can not say clearly what they stand for because its too black and white. They have to forfeit votes on one side of the issue or the other.

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I was so happy that they let Palin be herself. She is engaging and charming. Biden's focus on McCain rather than Palin was a great strategy because it saved him from being a female basher. And really we are talking about the next president and those he brings with him. I have no real interest in seeing a debate focused on vice presidential picks and their appropriateness for the job. I wish Palin was on my side though. She is an admirable woman even if I don't admire her politics. Let her be herself!