Originally Posted by california rick
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In the span of a single news cycle, Republicans got a jarring reminder of two forces that could prevent them from retaking the presidency next year.

At sunrise in the east on Wednesday, Sarah Palin demonstrated that she has little interest—or capacity—in moving beyond her brand of grievance-based politics. And at sundown in the west, Barack Obama reminded even his critics of his ability to rally disparate Americans around a message of reconciliation.

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"Opportunity" (or perhaps "opportunism") is probably the correct word, rick. Of course President Obama would seek to present himself as the "Great Civilizer" -- he is not being accused by party partisans of being responsible for the killings in Arizona. Palin is. So she must strike a balance between defending herself and her supporters against the smear while still condemning the killings. Bottom line, in my opinion, just about any event that attracts pols becomes cheapened by their presence.
Yours,
Issodhos

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"When all has been said that can be said, and all has been done that can be done, there will be poetry";-) -- Issodhos