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Originally Posted by Palin is Failin'!! Her numbers continue to fall in Alaska and Nationwide. She's going down faster than an easy whore! |
A Zogby Interactive online poll of 2,331 likely voters taken September 19-20 shows Obama leading McCain 47%-44%.
There's new evidence today of conservative concerns about vice presidential candidate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, particularly when it comes to her ability to handle interviews.
Palin's latest interview with CBS' Katie Couric is drawing fire from conservatives on-line. Whether those voices represent a broader wave of concern is more difficult to say.
The Palin campaign dismisses the critiques and encourages viewers to watch the full interview with Couric, not just clips.
But clearly, some conservatives are unhappy. Very unhappy.
Take for example, syndicated conservative columnist Kathleen Parker. She writes that Palin's candidacy was "fun while it lasted" but that it's time now for Palin to drop from the ticket.
"Do it for your country," Parker implores.
Conservative columnist Rod Dreher slams Palin’s performance as a “debacle” and “embarrassing”.
"Couric's questions are straightforward and responsible," Dreher writes. "Palin is mediocre, again, regurgitating talking points mechanically, not thinking. Palin's just babbling. She makes George W. Bush sound like Cicero."
Dreher makes the analogy to not being prepared for his final exam in a college class. See Jake Tapper's blog for more.
Indeed, ABC News polls showed a surge in McCain’s support after the Palin selection. The latest ABC News poll shows Palin's approval rating receding by six points.
"She is drawing gi-normous crowds" and drawing-- in Tucker's words-- "gi-normous" crowds.
"She's brought energy to this race," Comella said.
Kathleen Parker—the columnist now calling on Palin to drop out-- said she had originally been "pulling for Palin."
On September 19, Parker wrote: "I worry. Was she the most qualified person in McCain’s field of running mates? Clearly not."