These are not good times for the GOP and their hope (McCain) and prayer (Palin) to stay in the White House. George Bush has less than three months to go but the way things are going on the campaign trail the "team of mavericks" have four days until it's all over. The blunders were bad enough yesterday, but one supposed supporter of McCain and former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger shredded Palin's "experience" went above and beyond, or shall I say below for the Republican ticket.
From The Huffington Post:
Lawrence Eagleburger, who served as Secretary of State under George H.W. Bush and whose endorsement is often trumpeted by McCain, said on Thursday that the Alaska governor is not only unprepared to take over the job on a moment's notice but, even after some time in office, would only amount to an "adequate" commander in chief.
"And I devoutly hope that [she] would never be tested," he added for good measure -- referring both to Palin's policy dexterity and the idea of McCain not making it through his time in office. (Listen to audio below.)
The remarks took place during an interview on National Public Radio that was, ironically, billed as "making the case" for a McCain presidency. Asked by the host whether Palin could step in during a time of crisis, Eagleburger reverted to sarcasm before leveling the harsh blow.
"It is a very good question," he said, pausing a few seconds, then adding with a chuckle: "I'm being facetious here. Look, of course not."
Facetiousness aside, prominent Republicans are abandoning McCain in droves. Incumbents looking to win close races are either ignoring him or trying to link themselves with Obama and/or attacking the Presidential nominee out in full view for the public to see. Pundits started leaving with the selection of Sarah Palin and it could just make for the undoing of tie that binds the different factions of the Republican party, not just for the hope and prayer of getting into office.
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