So the perception is Palin doesn't read much at all that would keep her abreast of foreign policy, foreign relations, etc. For real.
I suspect those same conservatives that you're sourcing have very similar things to say about Obama. Do you give that similar weight?
i think the issue is whether she's bright enough to become vice president (and president) in less than 4 months.
but somehow, biden, gore, dukakis and hart got passes.Has there been a GOP Presidential/VP candidate in the past 30 years that Democrats didn't try to paint as stupid? In 1976, Ford was a clumsy goofball. In 1980 Reagan was a dumb actor. In 1988 Bush was a wimp and Quayle was an idiot. In 1996, Dole was a dottering fool. In 2000 W was stupid.
fyp.
no "now" needed.
otherwise, she would've named one source - just one. just one. just make something up, for god's sake. the wall st. journal, usa today, us news, washington post, new york times, foxnews.com, whatever - anything.
not that it's important for the vice president to keep up with these issues, though.
I'm sure you've seen these comments from conservatives:
Palin Problem by Kathleen Parker on National Review Online
Why watching Sarah Palin is agony for women. - By Emily Bazelon - Slate Magazine
George Will: Palin Is Not Qualified
No one would ask Obama because he could answer the question, instead of fumbling around.No one would ask Obama such a meaningless question. It was a stupid question and didn't deserve an answer. If you asked me if I know what 2 + 2 equals I wouldn't bother to answer. That doesn't mean I can't handle addition.
Obama fumbled around for five minutes trying to think of the word "inhaler". He never managed to get it. I'd say that worse than Palin shrugging off an idiotic question from a pretend journalist.