The Sarah Palin Vetting Process
By Daniel Miessler on September 1st, 2008: Tagged as Election 2008 | McCain
Image from AP
Here’s how I imagine the phone call taking place where McCain’s VP search organizer (we’ll call him Michael) calls McCain to tell him he’s found Sarah Palin.
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McCain Staffer: “Sir, I’ve got great news. I’ve found a woman to run with you!”
McCain: “A woman? Can she read?” (laughing openly)
(pause)
McCain: “I’m kidding, Michael. You know that, right? That’s just my crazy sense of humor.”
Staffer: “Heh…yes, sir…Just remember we’re trying to build an image here and…”
McCain: “Listen Mike, when I was in that prison camp all I had was humor to keep me going. I served this country…”
Staffer: “Yes, sir—I know—I wasn’t challenging your service to the country…I was just saying…”
McCain: “You’re damn right you weren’t. Anyway, so what do you have for me? What’s the scoop on this chick?”
Staffer: “Well sir, she’s really young—only in her 40’s—and she’s very attractive. She was a beauty queen in fact.”
McCain: “A beauty queen, huh? Is she rich?” (laughing)
(pause)
McCain: “No, seriously…what’s her deal?”
Staffer: “She’s gold, sir. She’s a governor in Alaska. Pro-life. She’s for drilling and hunting from helicopters. Did I mention she’s attractive?”
McCain: “Pro-life and attractive, huh? And she’s a governor? Done deal, Mike. Make sure she’s not a closet liberal or a porn star or something. If she’s clean put me on a plane to go meet her. What did you say her name was?”
Staffer: “Sarah Palin, sir. You met her once, around six months ago.”
McCain: “I meet a lot of people Mike. Anyway, make sure she’s not hiding something and get me on a plane to see her. Sandy’s about to be our VP.”
Staffer: “Sarah, sir.”
McCain: “Yeah, whatever…attractive Republican female. Get me on a plane.”
