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Why Sarah Palin Would Make a Good President

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As Sarah Palin continues to make political headlines, the mania surrounding her future and potential GOP presidential primary candidacy is heating up. Some think she'll start a conservative think tank, but many hope she runs for the highest office in the land.

So would she make a good president or not? To answer this, we quizzed our large group of political insiders on whether she would make a good or bad president. Some think her conservative credentials would make her a hit as president. Others say it's the fact that she's a military hawk. See a slide show of 10 Reasons Sarah Palin Would Make a Great President.

Later, we'll follow this up with the 10 reasons Sarah Palin would make a bad president.

Do you think Palin would make a good president? Let us know in the comments section below.

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This article has 7 GREAT reasons why she should be President, the rest are foolish. I don't give a squat about Saturday Night Live being revived. Here are the 7 Great reasons:

7 Reason Why Sarah Would Make a Good President:

1. Unbending Conservative

Palin is a long-time, unbending Reagan conservative who has committed to cutting taxes, eliminating some regulations, and generally shrinking the government.

2. Military Hawk

The mother of a soldier in Iraq, Palin is becoming a military hawk. She has repeatedly threatened Iran with sharp language.

3. Oil Drilling Advocate

The former governor of Alaska is a strong advocate for an energy policy. She wants to produce more domestic energy and buy less overseas. Democrats see her as tough on that issue.

4. Respect of Governors

As governor, she had the respect of other governors and worked well with the state legislature. She might bring a new bipartisan approach to Washington.

5. Friend of the Working Class

She identifies with working class Americans more than more wealthy candidates and presidents. It's not uncommon to see her working with her husband on his fishing boat. Or hunting and fishing for that matter.

6. Advocate for Disabled Children

Her last child was born with Downs Syndrome and that has made her a passionate advocate for disabled children.

7. First Woman President

Just being the first woman president would likely bring massive changes to how the Oval Office is handled and how foreign leaders view the United States.

bbmomof3 of CA 2:06PM May 16, 2013

That's what's wrong with this country, we can't stand together on anything. What about our children, to actually speak of this woman as a candidate to hold the highest office is horrific. I have no problem with anyone supporting her, she is a responsibly parent and that deserves praise. Although people in this nation have become cowards, hiding behind a monitor, stand up to what you believe and stop supporting scenarios for the sake of blogging. She does not belong in Washington and neither do I, but by solitisfying her as so shows just how desperate we have become for self preservation. Broaden your beliefs beyond personal so we can work together to fix this country..

dc of MO 11:06AM December 24, 2012

I have seen Sarah speak and she does that from her heart. She has a big heart loaded with sound common sense. True she may be light on knowledge of international affairs but that is what you have a Secretary of State for--and the woman that is doing that job NOW is awesome. She knows the constitution and understand what Democracy stands for--people being responsible for their actions and the outcomes. Her children are not spoiled by expensive trips to foreign countries while other American children go with out food or clothes to wear to school. She is bright and quick when she needs to be but she can cop an attitude when it comes to dealing with fools from the media who have nothing but an ego to build.

Paula Andersen of MO 10:37AM April 13, 2012

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