Victor Davis Hanson has some advice for Sarah Palin, but also a little reflection on her time in the spotlight. In his summation he states:
While we rightly argue that the Sarahs of the world, if they are to be taken seriously as leaders, must read and study more, why do we not also suggest that the Baracks of the world could do a little more chain-sawing, run a coffee shop for a summer, or drive a Winnebago cross-country? (Who knows, he might meet a fellow woodcutter who knew there were 50 states or that it was dumb to make fun of the Special Olympics.)
The salt-of-the-earth vs. coastal elites is a theme that Hanson plays on often, and one that I go back and forth on myself.
I’d written here and here about Palin and people’s reaction to her and how though I was/am not a fan, I also don’t despise her as some do. However it appears she has aspirations of sticking around as a national figure now that she has been elevated to that level, so it remains to be seen if time helps or hurts her perception.
So maybe it’s time for another poll!!
Mark
Sgt. Grumbles
Elijah
Pete
It seems to me that whether or not Palin is a good politician/public figure has nothing to do with Barack Obama. I understand that much of the media is very critical of Palin and “easy” on Obama (except of Fox News), but criticisms of Palin still stand on their own and are completely unrelated to President Obama.
I agree Eli, but I didn’t see it so much as a criticism of Obama, but rather as a statement of fair-play. But if it is criticism, then you are right.