Who is Going to Take The Blame for the Poor Republican Campaign? John McCain's Staff or Sarah Palin?

Already, the pundits are predicting that there will be a major rift in the Republican party whether John McCain wins or loses these elections. It will be a break from the past. The party will have to adopt new ways of remaining consistent with its core values. No matter what, observers and party affiliates are saying that the bloodletting will be necessary for the party.

Some late night TV guys such as Jay Leno and David Letterman have been making fun of the campaign. Sarah Palin and John McCain have been the butts of jokes.

For sure, many Republicans are not happy with the way things are going. The conservatives are furious over the state of things or the way John McCain drives the party down to the ground. Maybe there is a future for Sarah after this debacle. After all, she was just shot out of a cannon. She is in the limelight right.

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin: Parody of Katie Kouric's Interview with Sarah Palin

Sarah and Katie

A parody of Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live two weeks ago was well-received by the Republican vice presidential nominee, according to her press secretary. It would be hard to imagine she felt the same about last night’s treatment.

Alaska’s proximity to Russia and why that emboldens Palin’s foreign policy credentials happened in the real Palin and Couric interview as we discussed earlier. The SNL writers thought that was pretty good material.

Russians hanging around

So they took Amy Poehler, who impersonated Hillary Clinton in the earlier skit, but this time had Poehler imitate Couric in what they called the “fourth installment” of the interview series.

“You got Alaska here, this right here is water, and this is Russia,” Palin (Fey) explained using her hands to assist. “So, we keep an eye on them. Every morning, when Alaskans wake up, one of the first things they do, is look outside to see if there are any Russians hanging around. And if there are, you gotta go up to them and ask, ‘What are you doing here?’ and if they can’t give you a good reason, it’s our responsibility to say, you know, ‘Shoo! Get back over there!”’

Lifeline please?

It would have been a missed opportunity had the writers not lampooned the “I’ll get back to ya’” gaffe that the real-life Palin used when Couric stumped her. They played that line when discussing foreign policy.

COURIC: “What lessons have you learned from Iraq and how specifically, would you spread democracy abroad?”

PALIN: “Specifically, we would make every effort possible to spread democracy abroad to those who want it.”

COURIC: “Yes, but specifically what would you do?”

PALIN: “We’re gonna promote freedom. Usher in democratic values and ideals. And fight terror-loving terrorists.”

COURIC: “But again, and not to belabor the point. One specific thing.”

PALIN: “Katie, I’d like to use one of my lifelines.”

COURIC: “I’m sorry?”

PALIN: “I want to phone a friend.”

COURIC: “You don’t have any lifelines.”

PALIN: “Well in that case I’m gonna just have to get back to ya’”

Wondering if Palin might call for a suspension of her campaign next week to work on a legislastive issue? If so, she should make sure she’s not scheduled for the David Letterman show. He’s already got enough material.

John McCain's Runningmate, Sarah Palin, Is After Hillary's Female Supporters' Votes

Sarah Palin vows to break the glass ceiling. She wants to give a fresh voice to women. She gives homage to Geraldine Ferraro, Walter Mondale's candidacy for president on the democratic side.

Sarah also tipped her hat to acknowledge Hillary Clinton. At the same time, she wants to tell her supporters, "I want your votes. Put a woman in the White House no matter what."

John McCain may have a chance. No matter what, the first black person and the first woman have a chance to be in the White House.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin As John McCain's Runningmate: What's Her Experience?

John McCain rolled the dice. He picked Sarah Palin as his runningmate. But wait, Who is Sarah Palin?

She is the governor of Alaska who has been in office for a year and a half. Nobody knows much about her. 98 % of the country does not know her. How can they vote for her? What has John McCain been thinking?

This must be a calculated risk by the camp of John McCain to get those disatisfied by the loss of Hillary Clinton. John wants to go after the voters who would have voted for Hillary Clinton.

Any way, Sarah Palin is the new face on the Republican ticket.

Thus far, Hillary undecided may have a new shot at supporting a woman. That is what John McCain wants to see. But Sarah Palin does not have a lot of experience in office. Before being governor, she was serving in a small town where she raised taxes. How can she stand up to argue with veteran foreign policy maker, Joe Biden? Sarah has a lot to crunch in order to be ready for the task.