Steve Schmidt: Palin believed McCain chose her as his running mate because of 'God's Plan'

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Steve Schmidt: Palin Believed Candidacy 'God's Plan'

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/10/steve-schmidt-palin-belie_n_417977.html

| 01/10/10 08:29 PM | AP



WASHINGTON -- Sarah Palin believed that Sen. John McCain chose her to be his running mate in 2008 because of "God's plan," according to a top political strategist in the Arizona Republican's campaign.

In an interview with the CBS news magazine "60 Minutes," Steve Schmidt described Palin as "very calm -- nonplussed" after McCain met with her at his Arizona ranch just before putting her on the Republican ticket. McCain had planned to name Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., as his vice presidential choice until word leaked, sparking what Schmidt called political blowback over picking the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee.

Schmidt said he asked Palin about her serenity in the face of becoming "one of the most famous people in the world." He quoted her as saying, "It's God's plan."

Palin has not ruled out a run for the presidency.

[DJ13]

1. That God is a real joker

[Arkana]

9. You beat me to it.

Vishnu slapped God on the back and said "You're a real card, fella."

[onehandle]

2. God wanted her and her family of grifters to blow McCain's chances and turn her into 'Sarah Inc?'

Doubtful.

[Blue_In_AK]

3. Gryphen at The Immoral Minority pretty accurately summarizes

the sentiments of most Alaskans that I know. http://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/

It was God's plan? So he planned for Palin to virtually destroy the Republican party? Open Sarah up to worldwide ridicule? And force her to quit her post as Governor when she was just about halfway through? Gee, thanks God!

[HipChick]

4. God 1 Sarah Palin 0

[liberal N proud]

5. ROFL

:rofl:

[Terra Alta]

6. more proof that God is a Democrat. nt

[Zoeisright]

17. +1

LOL - excellent point.

[Ilsa]

7. So, how is she reconciling "losing" as part of "God's Plan?" nt

[MUAD_DIB]

13. teh God works in mysterious ways.

[Cant trust em]

8. This shouldn't be such a shocker. Religious people think everything is God's plan.

Color me unsurprised.

[smoogatz]

12. Not exactly.

Charismatic Christians think everything that confirms their beliefs is God's plan, and everything that challenges those beliefs is the work of the devil. So, Palin getting picked for the VP slot was God's will; the fact that her presence on the ticket drove large numbers of moderates to Obama/Biden was the work of the devil. See how it works?

[MUAD_DIB]

14. Don't forget forces of nature.

When something good happens it gets attributed to the Almighty, but when a tidal wave wipes out the christian orphanage it is an act of nature.


Curious...


Edited for poor grammar.

[merh]

18. Have you never seen the video of her being "cured" by the Witch Hunter?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl4HIc-yfgM

The Witch Doctor / Hunter cures Sarah Palin – Video

September 24, 2008

Can someone please explain to us what is going on here from 7:15 to 9:47 ? it appears to be a Witch Doctor or better said Witch Hunter curing Sarah Palin… however we need some higher authority than us to explain it.

We are highly confused at this.. how it was released.. and what actually this is. If Obama’s Ad Agencies (SS&K or GMMB) released this (or leaked it).. please inform us.

We stress you want to start off about 7:15 or so to save time, but feel free to watch the entire 10 minutes of it if you have the time.

Or this video about her running as Wasilla's "First Christian Mayor"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoErGvHnDqg&feature=player_embedded

Or this video about the Wasilla Assembly of God
http://vodpod.com/watch/1019679-crazy-palin-church-youtube-documentary-censored

[47of74]

10. In the unlikely event that was ever the case then God is a damn fool

[grace0418]

11. So Sarah Palin is a total nutjob? That's absolutely shocking!

I for one don't believe it.

[Cirque du So-What]

15. Newsflash, Iquitarod

Gawd was just fuckin' wit ya!

[krispos42]

16. I absolutely believe this

After all, Jesus was a liberal.

[Bitwit1234]

19. Yes yes yes God planned for her to loose the election.

God did a good job there.