Palin 2012: Jeff Weiss

Yes! Go Palin! Get those “Palin 2012” bumper stickers ready! I hope Sarah Palin sweeps the primaries and gets the nomination as the Republican presidential candidate in 2012. I've never been a fan of Mrs Palin the past, so you may be wondering why I'm so supportive of her as a presidential candidate. Well, there are actually two reasons.

First, Saturday Night Live was never funnier as when Palin was John McCain's running mate and Tina Fey perfected her spot-on Palin impersonation. Just think of the humor to be had with Palin giving interviews, making speeches, and taking parts in debates. The best script writers in Hollywood couldn't create the comedic magic of a Palin presidential campaign. Just this past week, Palin called out President Obama for using a TelePrompTer while she had notes written on the palm of her hand. When asked how Obama could improve his chances for re-election, Palin suggested (with a straight face) that Obama should declare war on Iran. She is a walking punchline! A Palin presidential campaign would help the economy by keeping joke writers across the country employed.

The second reason I would love to see Palin headlining the GOP ticket is because it would virtually guarantee a landslide for President Obama. Sure, those tea party guys love to hear Palin speak, but would they really want her to answer 3am call at the White House? I sure don't. I wouldn't trust Palin's opinion on what I should have for lunch let alone matters of national security. The country, led by President Obama, is heading for recovery. It may be a slow recovery, but it is happening none the less. Putting Palin opposite Obama in an election is a sure fire way to keep Barack Obama leading us in the right direction. Do I want Obama back for a second term? You betcha!

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