re: #204 SanFranciscoZionist

She’d be far from the first candidate to overemphasize the rugged and homespun for the benefit of her campaign, but given how relentlessly her supporters harped and harped on her shootin’ and fishin’ credentials, I do feel entitled to be slightly snarky.

How much of a “cowboy” was Reagan, really? How much of a “down-home Texan” was Bush. These people are professional actors supported by very highly-paid handlers. Palin is pretty damn good at putting on her act. I’m not sure how many people, to whom the “jus’ plain folks” character appeals, are going to take her down because of her shooting technique.