Sarah Palin: Why she is/isn't suited for President.

Were two years past the 2008 Presidential elections, which means in another two years we will be faced with a decision. To keep Obama as our President for the next four years, or elect a republican in. There are many republican names that have been circulating to run against each-other during the primaries, I've heard of a few such as Mitty Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Sarah Palin.

Many people love Sarah Palin, and I can see why. She's a beautiful woman with high energy, she has the enthusiasm of a ring leader, as many people have called her. As a prominent member of the Tea Party, the former governor of Alaska has rounded her "momma grizzlies," and inspired many people. In the news since the 2008 election, when McCain announced her as his VP, Palin has become a household name. But should Sarah Palin take the plunge, and run for President in the next 2012 election? Moreover, if Sarah Palin ran--would she be a suitable President?

First, lets discuss what a President's role in the government is, so that we may figure out what qualities he/she should embody.
Article 2 details some of the Presidents roles, he shall have command of the armed forces, with consent of 2/3 vote from the Senate the President can make treaties, appoint ambassadors and other public offices, and fill up vacancies. And as article two, section three writes "He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States."

So what will it take for someone to fulfill all of these duties? As well as some other duties that Presidents in recent years have come to accept, such as responsibility for the economy as recent Presidents have done in the past?

I believe our President should be well informed of the constitution, as well as other parts of government. As Commander in Chief and host of ambassadors, the president should be educated in matters of foreign policy and the military. He or she should also be able to know about those countries to which he shall be in communication, as well as knowing the history of our nation so that he may make decisions with hindsight.

So how do we use this information in deciding whether or not Palin will be suitable for the White House? Well, looks like we shall find out next time!

-Kat Vengo