Historically Challenged

Ken AshfordElection 2008Leave a Comment

Here’s McCain’s selection for the Vice Presidency of the United States, Sarah Palin, answering a 2006 policy questionnaire: Q: Are you offended by the phrase "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance? Why or why not? PALIN: Not on your life. If it was good enough for the founding fathers, its good enough for me and I’ll fight in defense … Read More

The GOP Choice For Vice President, Circa 1980s

Ken AshfordElection 20081 Comment

Speaking of youthful indiscretions, there’s been some speculation (which I don’t believe) about Sarah Palin’s family life, specifically, that her youngest son Trig (the one with Down’s Syndrome) is not her child, but the child of her eldest daughter Bristol (an unmarried junior in high school).  It seems to me a little bit of a stretch, but this seems to … Read More