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Q: I don't know if I'd use the word "cool" to describe "studying," but it would be very modern…
A: It's one example of how the application of ideas is happening to some degree already… but how the application of Republican ideas could help people do things better, faster, cheaper.
Q: You're not mentioning social issues at all. Is that just something that Republicans are not going to have a debate about anymore?
A: I think it's unrealistic to ask people or to think that people who are very passionate about their core values, to throw them out the window. They're not going to do that. The fact of the matter is that the Republican Party, most people, not all, tends to be a socially conservative party. It's going to stay that way because people aren't going to take their values and throw them out the window nor should they be asked to.
Q: At end of it all, are you kinda glad you didn't get the VP nod?
A: You know, I never started the exercise of my support of John McCain with that in mind. I genuinely admire the man; he's one of my personal heroes, I have a great deal of respect for him. And so it was a labor of love for me to help him. It's an honor to have your name mentioned, and it's exciting to have your name mentioned, but I am grateful for what I have, not ungrateful for what I don't have.
Q: Indeed, you might be grateful that you didn't get it?
A: In light of the way it all turned out? It might not be the worst thing that I didn't get it.
Q: If Al Franken wins, do you think Minnesota will bear responsibility for people like Chris Matthews [and other celebrities] running for Senate?
A: [Laughs]
Q: You're making it look like anyone can do it!
A: Without any regard or reference to Al Franken or Chris Matthews, the reality of it is, is that, because we've become such an entertainment culture, people gravitate toward fame, novelty, marketing, money… so I think in the future you will see more celebrity candidates.
Wonkette emerita, political junkie, self-hating journalist, and author of Dog Days. She has worked for Time, Mother Jones, Suck, and most recently, Radar. Follow her on Twitter.
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Interesting interview. It's like you said, "I'm not scared of him." Which in and of itself is very weird right now. I think I need a drink.
Thank you.
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