MINNEAPOLIS – Former Summit Councilwoman Kelly Hatfield likes former Gov. Sarah Palin as a vice-presidential selection in no small part because the Alaskan served as mayor of a small town.
In her own unsuccessful 7th Congressional District run earlier this year, Hatfield emphasized her knowledge of local infrastructure issues as a plus for holding office in a bloated and misdirected Washington.
Palin brings the same grounded background, in Hatfield’s view.
"Her face re-brands the Republican Party," she said. "It’s not a gimmick. You don’t pick someone to be vice-president as part of a gimmick."
With her pro-life views, Palin helps Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) solidify the Republican base, said Hatfield, who is personally pro-life but unlike Palin, does not believe the government can effectively legislate against abortion.
