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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:00 AM

Sarah Palin's powerful "First Dude"

Todd Palin has exerted unusual influence on his wife's Alaska government. In Washington, their methods would do Bush and Cheney proud.

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  • Tuesday, September 16, 2008 07:37 AM

    Saracuda and first dude

    Fine by me if Saracuda gets a leg up from first dude. She likely needs it handling all the supermom tasks with such ease while looking so put together while slaying government dragons.

    That said, however, let's get to the meat and potatoes of this campaign, please. Education? Yeah, both candidates want to improve it. Please tell us how. Economy? Yeah, both candidates want to change regulatory oversight. But how? Taxes? Yeah, both say the other side will raise and they will lower. Details, please.

    If I were Saracuda and truly interested in improving the state of the American family and making a difference as a role model for women in government, I would be insulted by the consistent coverage that seems more fitting of a pop idol than an important politician. With concern she may be manipulated as a Karl Rove/Cheney puppet who will perform beautifully in the plan, I'd like to hear her speak her own words in response to some real issues. If she's so good, what's she afraid of?

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