While political leaders often achieve national prominence by riding a wave of issues or ideology, the strength of Republican vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin lies more in her image. Palin has unapologetically cast her image as one who shares the lot and the views of a large segment of the population.
Though there has been exhaustive, undeniably sexist criticism of this Alaska Governor, she has been unequivocal in giving visibility and a voice to her supporters - mostly non-urban and white voters, neither poor nor wealthy, religious, who strive for self-reliance.
Alaska Senator Republican Ted Stevens, convicted of seven felonies, is being persistently pressurized by fellow Republicans to step down from the Senate. John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, have wasted no time in separating their campaign from the “corruption and insider dealing that has become so pervasive in the nation's capital.”
Republican John McCain has lately been picking on Congressman Barney Frank warn voters about the fiscal dangers that would accompany Barack Obama’s presidency. It appears Frank has found a comfortable home in McCain’s speeches in the campaign’s closing days.
As it is customary for candidates to return to their home state to vote on Election Day, the Alaska Governor is also expected to do the same. The campaign, however, has not announced this officially yet, due to the amount of time it takes to fly to Alaska and the need for the GOP Vice-Presidential nominee to continue campaigning.
Prague - The Czech parliament's lower house Wednesday approved a treaty establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC), a body set up to punish war crimes and genocide.
Berlin - A German official resigned his vice-ministerial post at the Transport Ministry Wednesday after weeks of criticism of executive bonuses that are planned at one of Germany's biggest state-owned companies.
