Special Edition: 2008 Election
White House
Massapequa High School
WAY
OCTOBER 2008
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Vol. LVII - ISSUE 2
Massapequa High School Students Pick Obama BY MARISSA CETIN, JAMIE DEFILIPPIS & CAITLIN WALDRON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR & MANAGING EDITOR
In anticipation of the upcoming and historical election, The Chief conducted a student poll for the 2008 Presidential Election to determine the political ideals of the student body. It was surprising to find that in a conservative, the majority of the youth supports Barack Obama as the next President of the United States. One junior student commented, “The McCain/Palin ticket is incredibly out of touch with today’s society.” Another junior agreed, “...If America picks McCain, this country will be driving itself back into the past. We need changes with political and environmental concerns, energy policies, and domestic rights for same sexes...” Out of the 411 total votes McCain received, 27% did not follow the election and of the 534 total votes Obama received by supporters 25% checked that they have not been following the race. Further, the poll indicates that the majority of sophomore McCain supporters are not monitoring the election. This fact suggests that many sophomores may still be listening to their parents’ opinions when it comes to who to support in the election, instead of educating themselves on the election and choosing their candidate based on their own values. Mr. Dowd, Social Studies Curriculum Associate, commented “I am actually surprised that it was so
close, because the influence of parents here in Massapequa would be mostly conservative and the results for the sophomores were incredibly even.” Furthermore, votes for Independent Ralph Nader (54) and Libertarian Bob Barr (15) combined, are only a hair away from the number of undecided votes (62). “Many students and voters are experiencing frustration with the two main candidates—Obama’s inexperience and McCain’s Bush legacy are main concerns,” said Mr. Dowd. “They used the Nader/Barr option as a sort of ‘protest vote.’” Interestingly, many of the sophomores who circled these choices stated that they were not following the election. Yet many of the upperclassmen that declared themselves undecided, circled “Yes” on whether they were following the election. This is a more promising statistic, showing that many students are educating themselves, but just cannot make up their mind. Mr. Dowd attributes this increase of interest to a “maturing factor,” the realization that “whatever happens [in this election] will affect seniors more, and more quickly.” He thinks that students have learned to “listen a little more” by their senior year. One McCain supporter who claimed not to be following the debates stated, “ I can’t vote. Who cares? What’s the big deal? They drag it on for so long that people end up losing interest. All they do is pick on each other. What will it really matter in the course of a lifetime?” This was a popular sentiment in the comment section on the poll sheet. Another McCain supporter who
stated he was not following the election said, “Personally, I’m voting for McCain because I support the Republican Party, because I know that he’s not running just to have the seat as president. He’s doing it to help us better ourselves and prevent such economic depression.” Although the poll numbers prove that some students have been thoroughly following the election, the number increasing with age, the websites and organizations that were created to be geared towards young adults, such as Rock the Vote, and certain MySpace ads and online forums haven’t proven to be the biggest contributors to MHS’ poll. News specials and debates have
in fact been shown across the classes as the most viewed and researched sources, for the students’ opinions and/or votes. Students seem to “trust traditional sources more. It’s hard to get an unbiased opinion, especially in the media, but conventional news seems to be less partial,” said Mr. Dowd. In fact, most students now get their news from comedy shows such as The Colbert Report or The Daily Show. Whether you get your information from The Onion or The Wall Street Journal, there is no doubt that this election—and its results—will be nothing less than historic.
A poll was conducted during social studies classes to determine MHS students’ political views and on what they based their opinions for the upcoming presidential election.
MHS Participates in National Mock Election BY CAITLIN WALDRON MANAGING EDITOR
The days until the 2008 presidential election are quickly dwindling, and competition on all sides has gotten fierce. How do we as students factor into the equation? It can be easy to think that we do not matter, but the issues that affect voters now are the problems that our generation will inherit. The National Mock Election is a program that is designed to determine how students (from high school, middle school, and even elementary school) are thinking in regards to the upcoming election. “This is going to be the most significant election that I will ever vote in, and probably the most significant election that you as students will ever witness or participate in,” Mr. Dowd, Curriculum Associate for Social Studies, stated. The official mock voting day across the country is October 30, just five days before the actual nationwide election. Massapequa School District will be conducting the program for
grades kindergarten through twelfth, and the data for our district and the high school will be available soon after the voting day. Although New York has been a historically Democratic state, Nassau County (and especially Massapequa) has traditionally been a very conservative district. However, according to the New York Times article, “G.O.P. Poised to Lose Voter Lead in Nassau,” that tendency will change in the near future—maybe even in time for the presidential election. It will be interesting to see whether student voters will reflect the political change in our society or imitate past tendencies. On October 27, all social studies classes at MHS will be able to watch mock debates with students representing the candidates. It is designed to inform the students about the viewpoints of each of the major nominees (John McCain, Barack Obama, Ralph Nader, and Bob Barr) on 10 issues. Mr. Dowd wants this mock election “to awaken students to the importance of voting” because “the most
apathetic group of voters is, historically, the 18-24 age group.” Even without their votes, underage students will have
a lasting and significant impact on this election and the future.
The Electoral Process BY ANGELA ROAMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
As many of you know thanks to social studies classes, the United States general election for the President is held every four years. The election procedure is called the electoral process. The electoral process begins with primaries and caucuses, which determine how many delegates will represent a candidate at the party’s national convention. Then, at the convention, each party’s nominee for president is selected. Each state and the District of Columbia are allocated a number of electoral votes based on the total sum of each state’s Representatives and Senators. The amount of Representatives a state has is based upon
its population. In order for a presidential candidate to receive a state’s electoral votes, he must win the popular vote in that state. Then, the candidate will receive all of the state’s electoral votes, winner-take-all style. To win the election, the candidate must receive the majority of electoral votes, which is at least 270 of the 538 votes available. If no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes, then the House of Representatives will vote on the winner. Since the president is not directly voted for by the people, it is possible for a candidate to win the popular vote without getting the majority of electoral votes. This was most recently seen in the 2000 Bush v. Gore election.
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Presidential Candidates’ Policies This year’s election is one of historical proportions. America will end up with either its first African American president, or its first woman vice president. Also, this election is following what some have called the worst presidency in history and a global economic crisis. The incoming president will inherit those problems and will need to create a plan to combat them. The people of America have a very important decision in their hands and these are the main policies that each has proposed:
Democrat: Barack Obama Republican: John McCain using information gathered from the No BY CAITLIN WALDRON MANAGING EDITOR
Healthcare: McCain’s healthcare plan calls for returning control to the people. He says that healthcare will be available to all Americans, no matter their income or job status. McCain will make it easier to obtain healthcare by guaranteeing every family at least $2,500
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to “offset the cost of insurance and lowering costs.” Top priorities will include making healthcare more portable (carry from job to job) and more accessible to traditionally uninsurable parties. Education: The main goal for McCain’s education plan is to reform teacher policies—training them, rewarding them, and creating competition for them. He also believes that parents should have the choice to choose schools for their children on the basis of what they need, and not just what is available. McCain firmly believes that, “parents and children [should be] at the center of the education process.” He supports
Child Left Behind Act and working on the program to correct its problems. Environment: The energy plan of McCain revolves around finding and developing domestic oil and natural gas reserves, and breaking dependence on foreign energy by 2025. He wants to reform the “transportation sector” by promoting alternative energy sources and investing in “clean, efficient energy.” However, the most time and effort will be spent trying to switch dependence from foreign to domestic oil. Economy: McCain has a “progrowth, pro-jobs” strategy, with an emphasis on creating millions of new jobs for the American people. His reforms promise to fix the problems of government spending and rework the government’s budget, and plans to provide relief for American consumers. The goal is to bring “reform, prosperity and peace” to America. Defense: McCain is a huge supporter of the surge that took place in early 2008 that seemed to revive American fortune in Iraq. He believes that it is “strategically and morally essential” to support the government of Iraq, and vows not to leave Iraq until it can “stand on its feet.” Abortion: McCain is vehemently opposed to Roe v. Wade and abortion rights, and during his term in office he wants to overturn the landmark 1973 decision. McCain also wants to promote adoption as an option. Gay Rights: McCain believes that marriage is between one man and one woman, and he will, while in office, not make a federal decision either way. However, he will let state governments make the decision on gay rights.
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The First Lady of the United States is an important and influential position in this country. Abigail Adams famously encouraged her husband John to “remember the ladies.” Eleanor Roosevelt campaigned for the rights of women and traveled on behalf of her husband when FDR was ill. And Jacqueline Kennedy was of course an icon of class, elegance and grace alongside JFK. Come Election Day, voters will not be just picking the next President and Vice President, but the next First Lady as well. It may not be a critical point in deciding which candidate to support, but it is still important to consider the woman who will be representing
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Defense: According to Barack Obama’s official website, he plans to bring America’s military into the 21st century by expanding the number of troops on the ground and building up the militaries defense systems. Along with expanding the military’s units, he also proposes to fully equip them for the tasks they face. Obama has said that he would “clearly define the mission.” This way, the possibility that American soldiers will get hurt is minimized. Economy: Many of his plans and policies, in accordance with Democratic principles, plan to jumpstart the economy and favor the middle class and small businesses. Also, Obama plans to create five million jobs with his “Clean Energy Economy” program. Taxes: Barack Obama promises to cut taxes for middle class; Americans that make fewer than 250,000 dollars yearly. Along with ameliorating the tough economic situation through tax cuts, many of his plans and policies start the economy and favor the middle class and small businesses. Foreign Relations: Obama believes that the war in Iraq should end through a responsible and phased withdrawal based on a specific timeline. Also, Barack Obama supports tough and direct presidential diplomacy in Iran in order to oust the hostile environment that supports nuclear development and terrorism. Obama also supports USIsrael partnership to secure it as a US allies. Health Care: Barack Obama advocates the availability of health care to all American citizens. His plan
America. Luckily in the upcoming election, both wives are exceptional women, leaving the U.S. with a fine First Lady with either outcome. Cindy McCain is passionate about helping those less fortunate and devotes her life to charity organizations. Mrs. McCain often travels to third world countries to help out first hand, especially for the cause of children’s health care in the impoverished and war torn nations. In fact, Mrs. McCain founded the American source: latimes.com Vo l u n t a r y Medical Team and during its fifty-five medical missions, she fell in love with one of the babies at Mother Teresa’s
orphanage. That baby is now John and Cindy McCain’s sixteen-year-old adopted daughter, Bridget. If John McCain is elected president, the couple has said that Mrs. McCain would not get involved in the politics, but would continue her successful charity work. To Michelle Obama, family is of utmost importance. The Democratic nominee’s wife sets limits how long she can campaign with her husband to two days so she can be home to care for the couple’s two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Unlike most political families, the Obama’s reside in Chicago, Illinois, in the best interest of their daughters. This way, Michelle Obama can continue to work at the University of Chicago. In 1996, Obama was
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consists of affordable health care for all Americans, improvement of preexisting health care programs, and maintaining Americans existing providers and doctors. Patients and doctors will have the upper hand in health care rather than the large insurance companies. Fiscal: If elected president, Barack Obama plans on ending wasteful government spending, cutting pork barrel
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spending, a very expensive way to get legislation passed, and reversing the Bush administrations tax cuts for the wealthy. Using these ideas, Obama will make government spending more accountable and efficient. Environment: Barack Obama’s plan to solve the energy crisis is to end our dependence on foreign oil companies while developing new and environmentally friendly ways to create energy, such as clean coal technology. Not only will this save Americans money in energy costs, but five million new jobs will be created to produce this new technology, improving our economy. source: barackobama.com
named the Associate Dean of Student Services at the university and developed the Community Service Center run out of the school. Mrs. Obama has also done extensive work on the university hospitals, and is currently the university’s Vice President for Community and External Affairs. Michelle Obama has done a great deal for the city of Chisource: upicics.com cago, inspiring more volunteers to help with the community service opportunities she creates. The present First Lady, Laura Bush, has been a poised and pleasant First Lady, often reaching out to schools all across America since she was a librarian. Looks like the next first lady has big high heels and pantsuits to fill!
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2008 VP Debate Draws Record Viewers BY ANGELA ROAMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
On October 2, 2008, John McCain’s Vice Presidential pick, Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, and Barack Obama’s VP pick, Senator of Delaware, Joe Biden, went head to head in the only Vice Presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The debate began with questions regarding the recent Wall Street bailout bill. Biden stressed that an Obama presidency would never write a check without oversight and would keep the homeowners and taxpayers in mind with a focus on the middle class. Also, the Senator assured that CEO’s do not benefit from the rescue plan. Governor Palin stated that the economic issues occuring have caused fear, and blamed the federal reserve for not providing the oversight necessary leading up to the bank failures. When asked what they will bring to the table as Vice Presidents, Biden answered that he has friends on both the Republican and Democratic sides, while Palin said that in a McCain-Palin office, there will be a team of “mavericks” ready to get the job done. Both candidates were asked who they believe is at fault for the subprime lending crisis. Palin said that she believed it is the predator lenders and the courruption on Wall Street that is to blame. Biden stated that Wall Street was too out of control, with too little regulation. If Obama is elected, “you can count on more regulation on Wall Street.”
Regarding taxes—in an ObamaBiden presidency, only people whose income is over $250,000 will have their taxes raised. Anyone with an income under $150,000 will have tax breaks. Biden described this plan as, “fairness.” Being from Alaska, Sarah Palin is very active in the energy field. She strongly believes in drilling and tapping into the United States oil reservoirs instead of depending upon foregin oil. As she has said, “Drill, baby, Drill.” Biden and Palin were then asked to talk about global warming. Biden believes that the situation is clearly caused by humans and stresses that you cannot solve something until you know the cause. Biden supports clean coal, safe nuclear, solar panels and wind power, which can be used as industries to create jobs and export goods. Palin begins by saying that in Alaska, they know global warming is real because the impact is real. She stated that mankind’s activities are not the only causes of the problem. Reguardless of the cause, there is a need to clean up the planet and other countries. Concerning gay marrige, the Vice Presidential picks agreed that marrige is between one man and one woman, and neither of them would reconstitute that meaning. However, they both are tolerant. Biden said that there would be no distinction between regular couples and same sex couples and joint ownership and life insurance would be aviliable. Next, foregin policy was discussed concerning Iraq, Iran, Pakistan,
The Youth Vote Movement BY MARISSA CETIN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Last month, The Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson strayed from the usual playfully snarky demeanor of his opening monologues to focus on a more relevant and critical topic to America—the right to vote, and the staggering amount of people who do not take advantage of that right. (Ferguson stated that in 2004, only 64% percent of eligible voters bothered voting.) More importantly, he scolds those citizens who disregard the right that so many have fought for, shaking his finger at the camera and boldly proclaiming, “If you don’t vote, you’re a moron.” As a recently sworn in citizen of the United States, Ferguson (a Scotland native) greatly values his newly given right, while many other natural citizens seem to not. Over thirty years since the voting age was lowered to 18, the 18-24 age range consistently has the lowest voter turnout, which is, in short, a tragedy. The upcoming election has been dubbed various names: historic, life changing, and insane. Aside from this election putting either an African American or a woman in the top two most powerful spots in Washington, this election is revolutionary because of the increased number of impassioned voters in the usually blasé age bracket. And with the current economic state
of the US and abroad, it is absolutely necessary for young people to educate themselves on the issues on the table. College campuses are swarming with political rallies and organizations dedicated to discussing and supporting the 2008 decision. High school students are, admirably, incredibly educated and emotional over the election. This is an unexpected fact given that a very small percentage of seniors will be eligible to vote in November, as a current high school senior would typically not turn 18 until at least December 2008. So why does the youth seem to be especially involved in this election? The most important issues affect us more than one could possibly fathom: the war that has caused more controversy than has created success, and the economy that is spiraling to levels not seen since the Great Depression with little hope for an upturn in the near future. The youth has strong opinions about these topics and they need to have their voices heard. No one wants to see his brother, sister, close friend and the nice guy from chem lab, let alone himself, die fighting in a war that has been argued countless times to be doing more harm than good. And how on earth are we possibly going to pay for the skyrocketing prices of college tuition in this economic mess? Barack Obama is often noted in the media for striking a chord with young people, and it’s true, he has.
and Isreal. To exit Iraq, Obama-Biden would shift responsibility entirely to Iraqis in sixteen months. There would be a timeline because Iraq needs to spend its own money and take responsibility. On the other hand, McCain-Palin declared that they would not withdraw toops from Iraq until the war is won. According to Palin, Obama’s plan is a, “white flag of surrender.” The Governor continues that Iraq will be over once it is secure and able to run itself. Biden and Palin agree that a nuclear war with Iran and Pakistan would be very dangerous. They are both Isreal supporters. Palin explains how a two-state solution with an embassy in Jeresulam would be the best for Isreal, one of our best Middle Eastern allies. As far as intervening in other countries is concerned, Biden believes that there exists a specific line, and when that line is crossed, as a country will intervene. The Senator says that a situation such as genocide forfits that country’s rights. Biden and Palin believe in instating “no fly zones” in places like
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Darfur to help those areas. With Biden and Palin only a hearbeat away from becoming President, both agreed that they would carry out the plans of their running mates. While the winner of the debate is controversial, CNN and many other news sources reported that even though Palin exceeded expectations, Biden won the debate. With entirely different backgrounds, the two candidates appeal to different types of people. Biden is a Washington regular, with a lot of experience in the Senate, while Palin appeals to the more average person. Her performance was complete with a casual shout outs to, “all those third graders at Gladys Wood Elementary School, you get extra credit for watching the debate,” “Joe six-pack,” and “hockey moms.” Usually, the Vice Presidents do not play a very important role in a presidential election, but in this historical election, everything and anything can make or break the campaigns.
Defining the Political Parties BY MIKE COOKE STAFF WRITER
Declaring your political party affiliation can, in just one word, express your political, economic, and social values. It states your position on issues large and small, foreign and domestic. So what exactly is meant by Republican and Democrat? The answer lies in the issues you support and the degree to what you want the government involved in your life. Republicans historically support more conservative issues. They favor tax cuts, a smaller federal government, and the deregulation of the economy. Democrats, on the other hand, have historically been proponents of big government and supporters of more liberal issues and a strong Obama’s, rallies are filled with fresh, young faces who respond to his promises of bringing “change” to Washington. The presidential hopeful is well aware of his strong support base in the younger generation, giving them a shout-out in the October 7 debate, applauding the youth for being especially concerned with the environment and encourages the older generation to follow their example. But where there are young supporters of Barack Obama, there are assuredly their republican counterparts. Support of John McCain is certainly not absent from the college campuses, as he also represents a force not necessarily on the inside of Washington who could bring something new to the political table—a “maverick,” at risk of sounding unoriginal. Communication is also a factor in the youth’s interest in this election. With the World Wide Web readily at the fingertips of any college student with a laptop, ideas can be read, discussed, and refuted at any time. The politicians have not let
middle class. They traditionally support higher taxes to fund increases in government-run programs. The two parties also tend to take opposing positions on social issues. For instance, Republicans, more often than not, support the War in Iraq and oppose troop removal until power can successfully be transferred to a stable Iraqi government, whereas Democrats support a timetable withdrawal of troops from Iraq, starting as soon as possible. Additionally, many Republicans are pro-life, while many democrats are pro-choice. Though these are all generalizations and discount the moderates on the political spectrum, the party outlines are a good basis to develop your own political, social and economic values and ideals. this cyber window of opportunity close either—Obama and McCain have their own Facebook profiles, and MySpace has an entire section of their social networking website dedicated to the election, not to mention the dozens of websites dedicated to encourage young people to register to vote (such as declareyourself.com, think.mtv.com, and rockthevote.com). These media outlets keep the candidates at younger generation’s fingertips where they can to access their choice conveniently and as often as they like. These websites are specifically designed to attract young voters—how many grannies do you see on MySpace daily? The issues are much more intense than they have been in the past, and the decisions made by the next president of the United States will affect the youth for the rest of their lives. With such a life changing decision, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of young people are taking advantage of their right to vote and getting educated and emotionally invested in today’s politics. Have you?
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My Night with Joe the Plumber BY SEAN MULLIGAN STAFF WRITER
I was lucky enough to tag along with my sister to watch the third and final presidential debate. It was an adventurous experience and one that I will never forget. I arrived at Nassau Coliseum and was quickly shuttled to the Hofstra Arena, the David Mack Sports Complex, where the debate took place (and where the seniors will be graduating this year). It was an hour before the debate and we waited in line for what seemed like an eternity—everybody was anxious. When my sister and I got to the front of the line, we were asked to show the pass to get in (my sister had won a ticket in the student lottery) and our ID. I thought “no problem.” However, when I displayed my ID I was turned away. I needed a Hofstra student ID. Lucky me! I said my goodbyes to my sis-
ter as she walked into the arena and wandered around the campus. There were many events taking place in many of the student halls. Events like “Rock the Vote” where local bands like Braking Laces rallied the crowd, as well as local students holding rallies in Hofstra’s Student Center. Shortly after leaving the Student Center I ran into one of my mom’s coworkers, who both happen to work at Hofstra, and I was invited to watch the debate in the Hofstra Playhouse with her, some members of the press, and students. When the debate began, I soon realized how fun this new location was. I could voice my own opinion as loud and clear as I wanted, as if it were a baseball game. Moreover, I could laugh at all the times both candidate’s spoke about the now famous, Joe the Plumber. My sister, on the other hand,
was not allowed to talk loudly during the debate in the Complex. “Security, public safety, and secret service were everywhere. Talking was not the smartest thing to do,” said Maureen Mulligan. Most people were enthusiastic about the debate like Keith Marston. “I actually enjoyed [the debate]. It feels great witnessing history,” Dave Jenesen, a student at Hofstra said, “It was great to be in the same room with a future president.” This was surely a once in a lifetime experience. I met many different people, who each had their own interesting opinions about the debate and their candidates of choice, and everyone seemed especially overjoyed that Hofstra was housing this monumental moment in this historical election.
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Barack Obama “Well, you know, Senator McCain, in the last debate and today, again, suggested that I don’t understand. It’s true. There are some things I don’t understand. I don’t understand how we ended up invading a country that had nothing to do with 9/11, while Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda are setting up base camps and safe havens to train terrorists to attack us.” “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig”
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When Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced that Sarah Palin would be his running mate, the decision was met with mixed reaction, with some questioning her political experience. But I can imagine one person who must have been ecstatic by the announcement: actress, comedian and writer Tina Fey. Without knowing much about the relatively unknown hockey mom/Alaskan governor, much of the public simply observed that she looks like Tina Fey, former head writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live. Although Fey left the show back in 2006, it appears that the SNL crew simply could not miss such a perfect casting opportunity, and Fey made a surprise guest appearance on the show (paired with Amy Poehler’s critically acclaimed impersonation of Hillary Clinton), poking fun at Palin’s accent, inexperience, lipstick
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Sarah Palin? Tina Fey? Can you tell the difference?
jokes, and her proximity to Russia. The sketch became extremely popular as a viral video online on websites such as YouTube and Hulu. The phrase “I can see Russia from my house!” has inspired t-shirts. Saturday Night Live has always been memorable for its humorous take on the country’s leaders, giving a light, funny parody of topical government issues without being overly offensive. The show gained notoriety for Chevy Chase’s impersonation of Gerald Ford back
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in the 1970s. Chase would mock Ford’s clumsiness by doing comedic pratfalls. Although this was exaggerated (Ford is actually considered one of history’s most athletic presidents), the sketches are often credited with some of Ford’s negative public image. So one is left wondering how SNL might have affected the 2008 election. Will portraying Palin as an ignorant ditz hurt public image of her? Probably not, in my opinion. Palin doesn’t come across any better
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“It was an energy bill on the floor of the Senate loaded down with goodies, billions for the oil companies, and it was sponsored by Bush and Cheney. You know who voted for it? You might never know. That one. You know who voted against it? Me.” “Senator Obama, I am not President Bush, if you wanted to run against President Bush you should have run four years ago.”
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“But the notion that somehow, because I’m a man, I don’t know what it’s like to raise two kids alone, I don’t know what it’s like to have a child you’re not sure is going to--is going to make it—I understand.”
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or worse than Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain, George W. Bush, or any political figure of the past thirty years. Comedy spares no one. If anything, seeing Fey’s Palin could create a loving familiarity in viewers. After all, as they say in Alaska, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
Sarah Palin ”I love those hockey moms. You know, they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.” “My brother, who I think is the best schoolteacher in the year, and here’s a shout-out to all those third graders at Gladys Wood Elementary School, you get extra credit for watching the debate.”