Just how politically gullible are the women of America? Lets ask John McCain that question. The women who supported Hillary Clinton were also supporting the Democratic Party. He wouldn’t name a running mate until Barack Obama named his. If Barack named Hillary, would he have then gone with Gov. Tim Pawlenty? He chose Sarah Palin because he wanted a woman who was unknown, ambitious and could be molded, so then we women would change our minds in our pretty little heads and vote Republican because there was a woman on the ticket? I admire Hillary, she was my first choice during the nomination race, then I moved on to Edwards and ended up going with Barack Obama. Now Hillary is campaigning for Obama. I believe she truly endorses his capabilities to lead over nation along with Joe Biden. You would think that those who supported her would follow her lead. Although I would have said no, I wish McCain would have chosen me. I don’t make a million dollars, but I consider myself as middle class.

I worked in factories for 30 years.

Served on the executive board for our union.

Attended conventions, one of which I sat on a bylaw committee (the only woman) and turned a fifteen minute meeting into over an hour because I alone wouldn’t be a yes person on a voting issue. When asked if I wanted my name and locals name in the minutes I said yes because when International seen it they would know our local wanted a fair voting procedure for union candidates. I also told them it was a waste of my time, and my locals money if I didn’t stick to my opinion. The motion passed with only one nay-that be me.

I coached a little league team and we took fourth place out of 10 teams. I wore lip gloss.

I out-shot my husband and his uncle target shooting at a hundred yards.

I never shot a moose, but I did put in for a license and didn’t get one. I thought someone should be fired for that but changed my mind when my father-in-law and some friends were drawn. I could go on about my outdoor accomplishments, but there could be trouble on the home front.

If I sat on the farm I could see Iowa and the lights of the casino. So what do you think “my friends” could I have qualified?

I look forward to one on one debates to hear what Gov. Palin has to say without the help of telepromters.

I think she would make a really good VP for the NRA. Maybe get rid of some corporate jets so we’d stop getting three four color letters a week asking for more money.

I’m Ellen Stenseth and I approve this message.

Ellen Stenseth

Albert Lea