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Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:00 AM

The dominatrix

Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.

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  • Tuesday, September 9, 2008 09:08 PM

    George W. with Lipstick

    The Democrats need to attack Palin by appealing to potential voters whether the stirrings they have about Palin being a regular gal , somebody to have beer with, etc. remind them of similar feelings they may have harbored at one time about George W. Bush. . And would they take a chance by repeating the mistake.

    He seemed a common sense guy with folksy ways. Didn’t know much about his views. Voters gave him benefit of the doubt. Appeared reassuring. Not threatening. Appeared to have shared values. Yes, Sarah Palin is George W. Bush with Lipstick.

    This line of attack is free from charges and distractions of sexism. And it ties the more popular half of Republican ticket to George W. Bush. I call that a win-win

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    Rumisses08

    Tennessee

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