Graham: McCain Picked Palin To Help "Tell A Story"

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First Posted: 08-31-08 12:09 PM   |   Updated: 10- 1-08 05:12 AM

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This morning on ABC, Sen. Lindsay Graham gave what might be considered a too-truthful explanation for why John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate.

George Stephanopoulos first played a clip of Graham in May stating that McCain's VP pick would be someone who could "lead if something happens to him." Stephanopoulos then asked if that was the criterion McCain used for picking Palin.

Graham's response: "He was looking to a partner that tells a story about what he wants to do in Washington. The idea of Washington being broken is accepted by most Americans. Congress is at 12 percent approval rating. Who are the 12 percent and what do they like? john has a reputation of being a guy pushing the institution called Congress, and Senator -- excuse me, Governor Palin, what she's done in Alaska is what we would hope to do in Washington. That's why he picked her."

So McCain chose Palin to be a heartbeat away from the presidency because she helps "tell a story"? That borders on a rather crass admission that Palin was chosen more for a narrative that she might drive rather than the skill or accomplishments she brought to the table.

This morning on ABC, Sen. Lindsay Graham gave what might be considered a too-truthful explanation for why John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. George Stephanopoulos first played a clip ...
This morning on ABC, Sen. Lindsay Graham gave what might be considered a too-truthful explanation for why John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. George Stephanopoulos first played a clip ...
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And we all lived happily ever after. Idiot!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:41 PM on 09/01/2008

Perpetual POW picks petty Palin to please peeved PUMAs?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:04 AM on 09/01/2008
- jeffp26 I'm a Fan of jeffp26 28 fans permalink
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No, he picked Palin to tell a story: That he cares only about getting elected president. Not about the future of this country, but of the future theft of our assets by his cronies.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:47 AM on 09/01/2008
- smark I'm a Fan of smark 8 fans permalink

They are playing games with the American people's safety and well being and that is DOWNRIGHT WRONG!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:38 AM on 09/01/2008

To think that Sen. Graham would actually state this as a reason is almost a scary as McCain's logic. Do these 2 Senators think this is a game? The sad thing is that is will probably work with the voters in this country, they like intrigue and 'a story'. America should be the leader of the world and we have turned into nothing but the laughing stock - Bin Laden must be smiling - he doesn't have to attack USofA on it's own soil, the GOP is doing his job for him.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:54 AM on 09/01/2008
- zigzag1 I'm a Fan of zigzag1 8 fans permalink

She's already telling a story. She was for the bridge before she was against it. And Trig is her grandson, not her son

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:19 AM on 09/01/2008
- dagnome27 I'm a Fan of dagnome27 8 fans permalink
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The ONLY story this tells is that Mc Cain is an IDIOT. and Wrong for America

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:55 AM on 09/01/2008
- Faith101 I'm a Fan of Faith101 5 fans permalink

This thing is worrysome, all for the wrong reasons for the country. McCain is showing his true colors.
Republican, even if you don't agree with Obama, My God, look Barr for Gods sake. This man is dangerous. Stuff is rampant about this woman

http://openthread.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/31/131615/069/482/581236

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:47 AM on 09/01/2008

A second thought, this is the classic case of "Older Man Younger Woman"

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:33 AM on 09/01/2008

A second thought, this is the classic case of "Older Man Younger Woma

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:32 AM on 09/01/2008

ROFLMAO, I guess she will tuck John-Boy in at night when Cindy is off flying in Arizona, this is the funniest thing I heard this entire campaign.

OBAMA-08

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:30 AM on 09/01/2008

Once upon a time, I met a conservative Republican with a great A$$. I kissed her and asked her to be my soul mate. ..

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:48 AM on 09/01/2008

What story would that be? The story of how a grumpy, aging, out-of touch man resorts to "but I was a POW" and "but I picked a girl" to bolster a floundering campaign?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:11 AM on 09/01/2008
- novowel4me I'm a Fan of novowel4me 2 fans permalink

I guess the "story" has a punch line and she is it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:59 PM on 08/31/2008

.....and there once was a dumb old man who ran for president with a Hail Mary.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:47 PM on 08/31/2008
- 123dee I'm a Fan of 123dee 15 fans permalink

LOL very creative

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:05 AM on 09/01/2008

Yes, I can see it now. Red, white, and blue bumper stickers everywhere!

John McCain/Hail Mary

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:04 AM on 09/01/2008

Tell a story? Well I guess after having 5 children you ought to be well versed in Dr Suess bedtime stories.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:44 PM on 08/31/2008
- Forsetti I'm a Fan of Forsetti 67 fans permalink
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Green Eggs and Sham
One Lie, Two Lie, White Lie, You Lie
Horton Hears a....Who?
Fox as Socks
Horton Hatches a Plan
If I Ran the Country
Mister McCain Can Lie, Can You
Thidwick, the Big Hearted Moose I Ate Last Night
How the Republicans Stole the Election

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:55 PM on 08/31/2008
- soupson52 I'm a Fan of soupson52 14 fans permalink

cool!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:47 AM on 09/01/2008
- ZellaBee I'm a Fan of ZellaBee 14 fans permalink

Very funny! OMG. I was still wondering what the the story could possibly be, so thanks!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:41 AM on 09/01/2008
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