Republican presidential candidate John McCain has picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his VP running mate. Obviously, most have focused on the fact that a conservative woman will be in the GOP ticket.
But it’s also worth noting that she also has a background as a small business owner. According to the 2008 edition of “The Almanac of American Politics,” Palin was the owner of a snow machine, watercraft and all-terrain vehicle business, and co-owns with her husband a commercial fishing business. A small business owner on a major party ticket – how refreshing!
Palin also cut property taxes as mayor of Wasilla. Oh yes, and she also was a television sports reporter, competed in the Miss Alaska contest, and reportedly, is a hunter, a former basketball player, and a hockey mom. Very cool.
Raymond J. Keating
Chief Economist
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
2 comments:
I think this is a pleasantly surprising pick, sure to energize the base, plus reinforce McCain's credentials as an "independent thinker." It will steal some small percentage of those disaffected Clinton supporters who think more about gender than ideology.
What will be important is that she be gaffe-free and serious minded, which also means avoiding too much commentary on areas of disagreement with McCain. Of which a rock-ribbed conservative could have many.
It also sounds like she has "energy" credentials, which could be the opening for her to become the "economics and business" expert/voice in the administration, letting McCain focus more on foreign policy.
Pretty good pick.
lol, yeah she was definitely a good pick. Sealed up the win for Obama way before the actual election. Thanks!
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