Today's Article
Dodging reporters
who demand real
answers to tough
questions is the act
of a frightened
poodle, not the stout
action of a pit bull.
who demand real
answers to tough
questions is the act
of a frightened
poodle, not the stout
action of a pit bull.
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Sarah Palin: 'Pit Bull' Or Poodle?
By Cliff Montgomery - Sept. 9th, 2008
Rick Davis, the campaign manager of Senator and GOP Presidential Nominee John McCain (R-AZ), told Fox
News' Chris Wallace on Sunday that McCain's running mate--Alaska Governor Sarah Palin--refuses to field a
single tough question from journalists "until the point in time when she'll be treated with respect and
deference."
So when will Her Highness meet with a professional reporter who demands real answers about her lack of
experience, or about her ties to Alaska's "Bridge to Nowhere" scandal?
"When we think it's time and when she feels comfortable doing it," said Davis.
But what does this reveal about a politician who claims to be ready to stare down an increasingly belligerent
Russia, an unpredictable North Korea, and the hot-tempered politicians of Iran and the Middle East, but is
scared to death that a single American reporter might ask her to respond to a harsh question?
Are we to believe that she's ready to handle all the arguments any administration faces--both at home and
abroad--but she'll shatter like glass if American reporters don't treat her like the princess she apparently
imagines herself to be?
What's she going to do the first time the Russian government accuses her of some terrible political mischief, or
Iran calls her an 'ambassador of the Great Satan'?
Gov. Palin made quite an entrance into national politics during the recent Republican National Convention,
especially with all her tough talk. Yes, she certainly talked tough.
At one point, Palin even referred to herself as a political "pit bill". But dodging reporters who demand real
answers to tough questions is the act of a frightened poodle, not the stout action of a pit bull.
A pit bull fights, but a poodle looks pretty and barks loud, then runs behind its keepers the moment anyone or
anything gives it a serious challenge.
Palin's ready for the tumble of international politics? Fine, let her prove it like Senator and Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY) did during her run for her party's nomination. She responded to
the harsh questions with serious answers. She dealt daily with "mean" reporters, biased pundits and citizens
both for and against her. And though she didn't win the nomination, she handled the contest without asking for
special favors from anyone.
Whether you like her or hate her, Sen. Clinton proved herself to be a real pit bull that both women and men can
trust in a political fight. Which is more than anyone can say for Gov. Palin.
Like what you're reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of the The American Spark
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By Cliff Montgomery - Sept. 9th, 2008
Rick Davis, the campaign manager of Senator and GOP Presidential Nominee John McCain (R-AZ), told Fox
News' Chris Wallace on Sunday that McCain's running mate--Alaska Governor Sarah Palin--refuses to field a
single tough question from journalists "until the point in time when she'll be treated with respect and
deference."
So when will Her Highness meet with a professional reporter who demands real answers about her lack of
experience, or about her ties to Alaska's "Bridge to Nowhere" scandal?
"When we think it's time and when she feels comfortable doing it," said Davis.
But what does this reveal about a politician who claims to be ready to stare down an increasingly belligerent
Russia, an unpredictable North Korea, and the hot-tempered politicians of Iran and the Middle East, but is
scared to death that a single American reporter might ask her to respond to a harsh question?
Are we to believe that she's ready to handle all the arguments any administration faces--both at home and
abroad--but she'll shatter like glass if American reporters don't treat her like the princess she apparently
imagines herself to be?
What's she going to do the first time the Russian government accuses her of some terrible political mischief, or
Iran calls her an 'ambassador of the Great Satan'?
Gov. Palin made quite an entrance into national politics during the recent Republican National Convention,
especially with all her tough talk. Yes, she certainly talked tough.
At one point, Palin even referred to herself as a political "pit bill". But dodging reporters who demand real
answers to tough questions is the act of a frightened poodle, not the stout action of a pit bull.
A pit bull fights, but a poodle looks pretty and barks loud, then runs behind its keepers the moment anyone or
anything gives it a serious challenge.
Palin's ready for the tumble of international politics? Fine, let her prove it like Senator and Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY) did during her run for her party's nomination. She responded to
the harsh questions with serious answers. She dealt daily with "mean" reporters, biased pundits and citizens
both for and against her. And though she didn't win the nomination, she handled the contest without asking for
special favors from anyone.
Whether you like her or hate her, Sen. Clinton proved herself to be a real pit bull that both women and men can
trust in a political fight. Which is more than anyone can say for Gov. Palin.
Like what you're reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of the The American Spark
e-newsletter for only $15? A major article covering an story not being told in the Corporate Press will be
delivered to your email every Monday morning for a full year, for less than 30 cents an issue. Order Now!