One of the reasons Republicans are able to still gain a foothold in a political landscape filled with promises and handouts is their ability to craft a story behind their candidates. President George W. Bush was painted as an non-elitist and someone you'd "drink a beer with. " While John McCain has been developed as a war hero, it's still hard to separate him from the rest of the Washington. Enter Sarah Palin.Sarah and her family have become a media sensation, grabbing the interest of the American people. Fox News is even running an interview with her husband, Todd, also known as "the first dude." These interviews are meant to humanize Sarah Palin and give her an aura of a working class family that people can relate to. After watching the first part, it's obvious that there are few political questions raised in these interviews. Will this strategy work and win the hearts of the country?
It's important to remember that this is all a political strategy and it is easy to become emotional attached to a story with characters that have been carefully developed. While it puts a positive spin on things, does this evade the issues? Is building a story behind the candidate an effective way to combat mudslinging?
Greta van Susteren's Todd Palin Interview
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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