Originally Posted by WhiplashDug

I like the fact that she has stood up to her own party. While she, like every other Politician has flopped on some issues - for the purposes of political expediency, has for the most part proven to be on the side of the people and more so than any other candidate in this race stood up for the people.

Ever since "Politician" bacame a profession in this country, everythign has gone to shit. Why is it, that LAWYERS are the butt of more jokes about their integrity and character - but totally revered as politicians?

If anyone in the 2008 presidential race is a 'Washington outsider' it's Palin. Personally, I think that's more of what the U.S. needs in Washington. I would have thought the same about Obama - until it was clear that he is just as tied to PAC's, lobbyists and special interest groups as every other prominent 'lifer' in the Congress.