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

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.

Comments

[3Westies]

And we all lived happily ever after. Idiot!

[AnotherAndy]

Perpetual POW picks petty Palin to please peeved PUMAs?

[jeffp26]

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.

[smark]

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

[marykins123]

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.

[zigzag1]

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

[dagnome27]

The ONLY story this tells is that Mc Cain is an IDIOT. and Wrong for America

[Faith101]

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

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

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

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

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

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

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

[LeawoodKansas]

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

[blueroses70]

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?

[novowel4me]

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

[LAB10]

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

[123dee]

LOL very creative

[AnotherAndy]

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

John McCain/Hail Mary

[UPSman]

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

[Forsetti]

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

[ZellaBee]

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

[soupson52]

cool!