[Stormster]

I wouldn't mind a candidate not going to an Ivy League school. In fact I think it would be awesome if it were a State School or something because it's a little less "elitist" and would infer some REAL talent to get PAST all the Harvard kids BUT

why so many schools? You can stop and start at the same school, no? Or two? I really would like to know if it was an academic issue or not. I don't know anyone who went to that many schools!

Also, I am a huge believer that the President of the US should be "well educated" in things like history and foreign culture and government policy abroad (home schooled is just fine). She just doesn't seem well educated to me.

I don't know. McCain also came across too gruff for me "saying "horse****" under his breath and putting down Obama. I just think we need an erudite president.

Other countries esp. in Europe have very sophisticated leaders and we need one that can keep up without getting mocked on the world stage. I hope McCain drops her but he won't. We shall see!

[coachmur]

Really, what does how many colleges a person went to have to do with anything? That is a really wierd thing to get on your high horse about in my opinion. Maybe she had to stop and work to earn her way through school. Some of us weren't born with the proverbial silver spoon in our mouths and "gasp" we actually have to pay our own way through college. Maybe she changed majors and the school she was going to didn't offer the right courses. Maybe, Maybe, Maybe. What difference does it make?

[Stormster]

Well it could also be that she flunked out or that she has a character issues...I don't know. Maybe it doesn't matter but in my mind it's unusual and just worth understanding.

There is a 1 in five chance she will be our president! One is voting for a "ticket" and if education is important to me, and character, and consistency then that is my right.

I'm not bashing I'm just asking! You know many entry level positions in most parts of the country require a college degree. If someone had 4 or 5 colleges on the education part of their resume don't you think the boss will ask about it?

So I'm asking!

[loveajax]

Stormster, when I interview people, it is kind of a "red flag" for me when people have switched schools. Usually it is only one switch of course! And I have always gotten adequate answers. I am not hiring the potential president of the US, though, and I agree, I want to know too.

[sbaglio]

This is from the Associated Press:

The Associated Press: Palin switched colleges 6 times in 6 years

Doesn't shed much light on the topic...

[Fe2002]

Originally Posted by coachmur

Really, what does how many colleges a person went to have to do with anything? That is a really wierd thing to get on your high horse about in my opinion. Maybe she had to stop and work to earn her way through school. Some of us weren't born with the proverbial silver spoon in our mouths and "gasp" we actually have to pay our own way through college. Maybe she changed majors and the school she was going to didn't offer the right courses. Maybe, Maybe, Maybe. What difference does it make?

As a person who really and truly did go to 5, count them, 5 colleges before getting my undergrad degree. Here is my scenario.

The first was a private college in the Northeast (basically we couldn't afford it... I never should have gone).

Second was a community college back home (left because I didn't like the atmosphere, wanted to be in a 4 yr. school).

Third, a 4 year state school in my home city, the unthinkable happens (unexpected death of my mother mid semester)

Fourth, reeling with grief I leave my home city to "find myself" settle down in my current city. Found a full-time job to support myself - had to wait a year to obtain residency tuition rates, but eventually enrolled in a 2 yr school part-time until I obtained an Associates Degree. Lost a lot of credits moving from a different state and some of the private school credits wouldn't transfer.

Fifth, 4 year state university worked full time, school part-time... Bachelors degree earned.

One year later, I go to a different university and obtained my Masters.

I'm not a fan of Palin, but I give her points for perseverance on the school issue.

For the record, I only list 2 schools on my resume.

[finallyamom0310]

Persistance yes. But what about a commitment? Without knowing the full story it is hard to say but to me I feel that if she changes her mind so much just about school and what she preaches about sex ed isn't really what she practices at home, I have to wonder what she will commit to in office but actually stick with?

[sbaglio]

I'm more worried about McCain in this respect...if he can up and suspend his PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, or call for the firing of the SEC Chairman with less than a minimal knowledge of the facts (has anyone else called for this, or taken him seriously?), what lovely shotgun decisions would he make once in office? Add to that the snap decision of choosing Palin after his two fav choices, Tom Ridge and Joe Lieberman, were shot down by the Republicans...I think he's a loose cannon.

[BethanyB]

Uh, I am not rich and had to pay my way through school but I didn't end up switching WHERE I went to school. I started out at a two year community college to save money and then followed up at four year university to get my bachelors.

So if she couldn't afford the first school, why on earth would it take you five other schools to figure out what you could afford? So I'm not buying the whole money thing.

I would not use this issue to decide who I'm voting for but I would certainly take it into deep consideration. Jumping to five different schools before you graduate sounds as detrimental as switching to five different jobs in a short amount of time. No one wants to see that on a resume. It brings up tons of red flags. Was she failing out? Was not taking it seriously? Was she asked to leave? Was she simply fickle? It just looks bad so when you have that info in your mind and then you see her totally bomb the few interviews that she has had, you start to have serious concerns about her ability and intelligence on the important issues.

[KatiesEd-dad]

I never finished college so I guess that blows my chance to be elected Supreme Commander of the Universe.

Really!

[finallyamom0310]

Originally Posted by KatiesEd-dad

I never finished college so I guess that blows my chance to be elected Supreme Commander of the Universe.

Really!

Ed I think you win regardless of your education.

[loveajax]

actually, a lot of the smartest people I know (including my mom) never went to college. that said, i crack up at the "silver spoon" stuff because we all know Obama certainly wasn't born with one in his mouth. that was what enraged me about GWB the most...his trying to play this "down home" thing when he was such a "silver spoon" baby.

i'm really not sure of mccain's background (I know his dad was military). but i do think all the candidates (pres and vp) have had to work hard to get where they are at...i like it.

btw, on another board i belong to people had to say what they liked about the "other" candidate and disliked about their own...it was sort of a "bridge" for all of us....so I will start.

McCain: total war hero, amazed at his courage, traditionally more of a "maverick" than other republicans, do believe he is "in it" for the right reasons, funny.

Obama: worried about his own lack of experience, a little "troubled" by this rock star stuff, think he should have waited longer to run for pres...

Anyone else?

[Stormster]

McCain: really loves America, walks the walk (well his walk but he walks it!), can be funny, has guts and it seems he has integrity.

Barak: Sometimes I wonder if he might be too 'soft' and I wish he'd stop smoking. Not sure if he'd be a pushover with certain things: not thrilled about the willing to sit down with Iranian President thing right now.

[vegaschristina]

McCain: He is as HERO as it gets. I have the utmost respect for his military service.

Obama: I'll need to paint a picture...I went to his Las Vegas ralley last week. Being shortly out of surgery, I was seated in the nosebleed - handicapped area. The podium was at home plate and facing the pitcher's mound. There were tons of people in the infield, but I was in the stands. During his entire speech, he spoke to those in the infield (and towards the cameras) only turning to wave to those behind him once the speech was over. OTH, he has a nice behind.

[tanmansmom]

Unhappy during the debate with McCain's remark about Obama not voting to fund the troops. Although it is true, they both vetoed funding bills due to their inclusion or lack there of a timeline. He tried to spin it to his advantage and I didn't like that since he too, vetoed a funding bill.
I appreciate Obama's intelligence. I respect his education and his determination.

On the VP front: I do question Sarah Palin's experience. I would have been sooooooo much more enthuastic for Condoliza Rice to be in that spot. No one could question her foreign policy experience!
I think JB is a good dad, and that rocks in my book!