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September 1, 2008

Hillary Vs Sarah

Topics: Political News and commentaries

Women I've spoken with since Governor Palin became John McCain's pick are downright ecstatic, including many that "are" Hillary supporters. But few have conveyed any comparisons between Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. So I was intrigued to see Nancy Morgan's piece today at CFP.

Nancy borrows a line from Michelle Obama, and says that for the first time in her life, she's proud to be a woman, and although she doesn't wish to get involved in identity politics, Sarah Palin's appearance stirred feelings she never knew she had - inspiring her to contrast Sarah Palin with Hillary Clinton. Here's a few excerpts:

[...] Consider: Hillary has spent her whole life in the quest for power. She is a political animal through and through, willing to do what ever it takes to obtain the highest office in the world. How galling to see a beautiful young upstart come out of nowhere and grab the acclaim that is rightfully hers. Hillary is finding out that life just isn't fair. Welcome to the real world.

Speaking of the real world, Sarah Palin is a life long member. No power hungry politico, she. Gov. Palin, by all accounts, is a woman who embodies the best of the female species. Experienced in real life, she is the epitome of what America stands for. She exhibits the traits that have made America great. And she does it effortlessly, because that's who she is. A mother of five, a wife, a conservative, a person who has lived life and succeeded at everything she has set out to do. That's what America is.

Unlike Hillary, Gov. Palin has never had the need to 'reinvent' herself. Unlike Obama, her message comes from the heart instead of the teleprompter. Unlike McCain, she is not a career politician. She has a life, and politics is a part of it. Kinda like the citizen legislators our founding fathers favored.

The difference between Hillary and Sarah was glaringly evident yesterday. Gov. Palin graciously acknowledged Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton for paving the way, for breaking the glass ceiling. Hillary, on the other hand, issued a tepid, "Congratulations." Scripted vs from the heart. Classy vs craven. Finally, substance trumps perception. Finally, proven merit trumps vague intentions and scripted sound bites.

Unlike Hillary, Palin has a history of practicing what she preaches. From taking on corruption in her own party and prevailing, to standing up for her principles even thought they weren't politically expedient. She governed Alaska not by polls, but by doing the right thing. Can anyone mention the last time Hillary did the right thing?

[...] Most politicians claim to speak for the common man. Sarah Palin IS the common man. And, thank God, she seems more than willing and able to speak for herself. And me.

Continue reading: Hillary vs. Sarah.

I'd like to add onee of Don Surber's (Daily Mail) comments in which he responds to Hillary Clinton saying Sarah Palin can't have "her" voters - to go along with Nancy Morgans piece:

[...] 3. The new New York Times mantra: Palin is no Hillary. In 3 days since Palin appeared, 67 New York Times articles have made that clear.

Palin's not Hillary. Palin's better. Palin didn't accept bribes disguised as "cattle futures" money. Palin did not tolerate the serial sexual harassment of women by her husband as a means of grabbing power. Palin worked up from city council, and did not waltz into the United States Senate on her husband's name. Palin can hunt, fish and help make a go of it in business

More of Surber's responses here ...

Posted by Abdul at September 1, 2008 12:42 PM

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