Newly released emails from Palin and a McCain campaign advisor show that people who were preparing to run the country seem to lack the ability to spell check and properly capitalize words such as "Alaska," and names such as "Todd." Scary
Emails made public between McCain campaign Steve Schmidt and Sarah Palin show how she lied to the McCain campaign about her husband Todd's 7 year membership in the secessionist Alaska Independence Party.
The highlighting is mine.
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Palin:
"That's not part of their platform and he was only a 'member' bc
independent alaskans too often check that 'Alaska Independent' box on
voter registrations thinking it just means non partisan. He caught his error when changing our address and checked the right
box. I still want it fixed."
Schmidt:
"Secession. It is their entire reason for existence. A cursory examination of the website shows that the party exists for the purpose of seceding from the union. That is the stated goal on the front page of the web site. Our records indicate that todd was a member for seven years. If this is incorrect then we need to understand the discrepancy. The statement you are suggesting be released would be innaccurate. The innaccuracy would bring greater media attention to this matter and be a distraction. According to your staff there have been no media inquiries into this and you received no questions about it during your interviews. If you are asked about it you should smile and say many alaskans who love their country join the party because it speeks to a tradition of political independence. Todd loves his country
We will not put out a statement and inflame this and create a situation where john has to adress this."
