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Palin becoming a ‘mom’ icon
Published Monday, October 13, 2008
For many of us, our mothers are our biggest cheerleaders. From the first scrapes on our knees to the first time that unkind words are spoken to us, she has stood ready to make it all better.
She always had an arsenal of compliments, accompanied by a kiss and a hug, making the worst day have the brightest silver lining. We looked to her for advice. She has been someone to share our hopes and dreams with. A smiling face, a listening ear, a voice of reason in the face of life’s turmoil — that’s a mother.
Now, as Americans face the crisis that is laid out before us on our televisions each night, we’re looking for someone to fix it.
wWhile no one seems to have the answer as to how we should go about this great repair, we all want to look to someone who can give us the confidence that it will all be alright.
On Sunday afternoon, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin spoke from the stand of a small town in Ohio. During this rally, it was evident why Americans, whether they are Democrats, Republicans or Independents, find her so appealing. She has that motherly quality. She smiles the sweetest smile and cheers on the American people even in the wake of all of the turmoil that we face as a nation. She has become a star, with the national media focusing on every detail about her and her family. Americans become somewhat defensive when she is photographed in a less than flattering close-up or when a unique angle is used by a photographer to show an audience’s view of her. No matter what your opinion is of the presidential race, you know that you just can not get enough of the GOP vice presidential nominee.
We’re looking for a cheerleader, a supporter, someone to make it all better. As Gov. Palin speaks, she smiles and gives Americans that same comfort that comes from a mother.
She’s becoming an American icon and it seems that she holds a type of Band-Aid for the great boo-boo’s of our times. She can curl her pointer finger around her thumb and point it at any audience; much like a mother would do, and make anyone feel like she’s got it all under control.
As you watch her address individuals, you’ll see her offer warm handshakes, pats on the back and always a bright smile.
While no one is sure how this presidential race and economical crisis will all pan out, we can all agree that there’s no shortage of bumps and scrapes facing the American people over the next three weeks.
We’ll gladly take any encouragement and optimism that we can get. So, Gov. Palin, cheer on!
Wendy Ward can be reached at 670-6301 or via email at wendy.ward@troymessenger.com.
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Posted by richwicks (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm not looking for a mommy in my government.
I'm looking for competence, and neither McCain nor Obama have that particular quality.
Posted by MessengerReader23 (anonymous) on October 14, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This was one of the more hilarious pieces I have read during this election cycle. Palin speaking at the GOP Convention was like Gidget addressing the Reichstag. She is a slimebag and this column insults all of our mothers by comparing them to Palin.
Posted by susan_86 (anonymous) on October 15, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
INTERESTING! "We’re looking for a cheerleader, a supporter, someone to make it all better. As Gov. Palin speaks, she smiles and gives Americans that same comfort that comes from a mother." I can't stop laughing.
Posted by soccermom (anonymous) on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I see your point, Wendy. I hadn't thought of it that way, but you're right. Just as a mother stands behind her child and is their constant supporter, Gov. Palin seems to feel that same way about America. She is tired of seeing our great nation thrown to the wayside by greedy, arrogant politicians, and she wants to change it.
Posted by Roadrunner (anonymous) on October 15, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
get rid of those stupid ass democrats
Posted by trojanreader (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think that people see Palin as a real person and not a fake politician. She is a person who stands for honest values. We don't have that in politics often.
Posted by thetruth (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would much rather have someone in office who I can trust like my mother that Obama who has associations with known terriorists. This is a proven fact. Just face it, if he was white, no one would consider voting for him.
Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on October 16, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great job, Wendy. To me, Gov. Palin is very personable. I feel like if I saw her, I could just walk right up to her and speak. She is definately a breath of fresh air in comparison to a lot of the hot air we hear in the biased news reports and polls. Frankly, I agree with 'thetruth'....if it wasn't for O'bama's race, there would be less than half of the support he is getting. If a white candidate had the past that O'bama has, associated himself with the same kind of people, had the same lack of experience, I can assure you that I would not consider him....Republican, Independant, or Democrat. Wake up and smell the coffee people!!! Even Jessie Jackson agrees!
Posted by turtle (anonymous) on October 17, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
While I find her personality refreshing from the stuffy old man political circle we are used to in politics, I hear the questions many have been asking and will ask at the polls. The fact she is a young mother with young children, especially one with special needs is actually a hinderance to her politically at this level. Can she raise her children, and raise them well, give them the attention they need and nurting they need with the demands of the Vice Presidential position? When little Tripp or Trig have a nasty cold and want mom there to sit by the bed and care for them, can she do it or will she have to be on a fact-finding mission in another country? Can she bond as she needs to with her infant while traveling the country in the capacity of VP? While I think a woman can manage career and motherhood, many still do not and this can hurt McCain's chances. Either way I think we are in a mess because when neither candidate is the lesser of the two evils we are skee-rude. I'm looking hard at the independent candidate.
Posted by grunt (anonymous) on October 17, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dang Turtle! You must not have children or job. You have time to comment on nearly every article that is written in the Messenger. You cannot possibly have a job or a family to care for. Maybe Palin plans to do what you do on a daily basis only on a much larger scale.
Posted by Blue_Sky (anonymous) on October 18, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You have got to be kidding! This article is a punch line to a joke, right?
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