Postponing the convention

UPDATE # 2: Here are some photos of Sarah visiting the Alaska NG in Kuwait.

UPDATE: An excellent comparison of the records of the two least experienced candidates is posted for your education.

John McCain has been quoted, in a program taped to be delivered tomorrow, that he might postpone the GOP convention. Actually, that might be an interesting idea. We know who the candidates are and Governor Jindal is not going to be able to give a speech if his state is coping with a hurricane. Maybe they should simply hold the nominee speeches Monday and devote the rest of the week to the hurricane. They could hold a telethon and maybe even have the candidates deliver food packages or other aid to the damaged areas. These are non-typical candidates both of them.

Of course, Michael Moore is handling the tasteless remarks.

The New York Times has a pretty even handed article about the campaign today (8/31). In the last paragraph but one they have an interesting juxtaposition.

And Mrs. Clinton is likely to play an even more active role on behalf of Mr. Obama in the fall campaign, her aides said, because of Ms. Palin. She is expected to participate in television appearances, fund-raisers and conference calls with reporters to rebut efforts by the McCain campaign to court her supporters.

Why would the Times call Hillary Clinton “Mrs” but Sarah Palin “Ms” ? Both are married to the husband they have been married to for many years. Both have had only one marriage. Both are mothers. I can only conclude that te distinction is that Hillary got where she is by dint of marrying Bill while Sarah got where she is on her own. Any other suggestions ?

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