It's now been 7 days and counting since Palin was chosen to be McCain's running mate. We are advised there are no plans to allow her to take questions about her competency to assume the role of President. It seems POW McCain has now imprisoned his running mate and told the American voter that they will have to trust him that she's qualified.
Well, my friends, I have some questions. McCain claims he is a maverick. Would a maverick not allow his own hand picked candidate to answer questions about her views on issues that are at the heart of this campaign? Would a maverick vote for his own party 90% of the time? Just how different are you than Bush? Personally, anyone that believes 90% of the Bush policy isn't a maverick, it's a strong supporter. Does his running mate support imprisoning doctors that perform abortions? Why are you having Bush insiders brief Palin if you are so independent from the President?
At the end of the day, the longer this campaign goes on, the more you revert to the tactics used by the Republican party in the past. Where is the transparency with Palin? Why is Rove a part of your thing tank? Why does your economic adviser still call everyone who doesn't agree with you a whiner?
I was a strong supporter of Goldwater and Reagan because of their integrity and willingness to change the way Washington operated. You, Senator McCain, aren't worthy to call them your mentor. Your service to America isn't an entitlement to continue the Bush policies which are destroying the middle class.