It was September 2 and the Washington Post editorial staff was concerned: Who is Gov. Palin?
In the remaining 62 days of the campaign, it's crucial that Ms. Palin make herself available to answer reporters' questions, through news conferences, day-to-day interactions and sustained interviews.
They turned to Senator Graham, who helpfully replied:
"We're asking the American people to pick the next president and vice president, and we do not expect the American people to do so -- 'Trust me' -- blindly," Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) told us yesterday. "She will have to do what's expected of people in this business. . . . In countries where that does not happen, I do not want to live."
What is "expected of people in this business"? Here are five things that seem obvious, in no particular order:
--Appearing on the Sunday morning shows.
--Taking questions from voters.
--Holding a national press conference.
--Knowing the constitution.
--Understanding the position for which he or she is applying.
I think Senator Graham would agree that this list represents the minimum the public expects from a serious candidate for national office. So goodbye Senator Graham! Hope you find another country where you're happier.
Oh, and on your way out the door, would you mind taking Gov. Palin with you?
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GOTV!