Real Clear Politics – “Palin Truth Squad: Dems in Meltdown” by Blake Dvorak

Real Clear Politics – “Palin Truth Squad: Dems in Meltdown” by Blake Dvorak

South Carolina Democratic chairwoman Carol Fowler said that John McCain had chosen a running mate "whose primary qualification seems to be that she hasn't had an abortion."

September 10, 2008 Palin Truth Squad: Dems in 'Meltdown'

Posted by BLAKE DVORAK

As the Politico's Jonathan Martin reported, South Carolina Democratic chairwoman Carol Fowler said that John McCain had chosen a running mate "whose primary qualification seems to be that she hasn't had an abortion."

Almost immediately, the McCain campaign's "Palin Truth Squad" held a conference call with reporters to highlight and respond to Fowler's comments.

On the call was Sen. Lindsey Graham, who said he was "shocked and surprised [Fowler would] say such a thing."

"Our Democratic colleagues and opponents are in a meltdown mode over Gov. Palin," said Graham. "If this were done the other way, it would be a firestorm of national proportions."

[…]

Also on the call was Rep. Marsha Blackburn who said that Fowler's comments are part of "a pattern that has come into play" from the Obama campaign and surrogates to "diminished [Palin's] accomplishments and demean the work she has done."

American women "are offended that the [Democratic] party ... is showing such a disrespect for all women," said Blackburn.

[…]

Read more: Palin Truth Squad: Dems in 'Meltdown'

Obama Camp Responds to McCain Rally The RCP Blog Home Page Fund's 'Mini-Army' Not True, Says DNC »

http://time-blog.com/real_clear_politics/2008/09/palin_truth_squad_dems_in_melt.html

20080910 Real Clear Politics – “Palin Truth Squad: Dems in Meltdown” by Blake Dvorak