"...and unless she can speak intelligently ab...

2009-07-12T13:28:34.442-07:00

"...and unless she can speak intelligently about the issues, and without grammatical errors, she will never go far."

On the contrary: most would say George W. Bush often did not speak intelligently about the issues. And his language was consistently laced with innumerable grammatical errors. And look where it took him.

Holds true for the other side of the isle, though: our current Vice President perpetually fumbles when he opens his mouth.

If you want to hear the other side of the argument...

2009-07-11T22:37:23.524-07:00

If you want to hear the other side of the argument, read the Wall Street Journal piece by Peggy Noonan: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124716984620819351.html

I don't think she did what she did for the benefit of Alaska. She did it for her future (although, who knows what her calculations were). And unless she can speak intelligently about the issues, and without grammatical errors, she will never go far.

She is far more accomplished than Obama, and Republicans generally agree with her principles. She a compelling speaker and inspiring in many ways. However, you can't be a contender for the highest office if you can't even say what newspapers you read. She has a long ways to go before she's ready for prime time. If she's smart, she won't rush it. She should hunker down and become a policy expert and then run in 2016 at the earliest. A 2012 run for the presidency will be divisive and she won't be qualified. She needs more time.

In sum, I think I have a lower opinion of her current skills and near-term potential than you.

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