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In continuing RNC coverage, David Frum, former speechwriter for the Bush White House, explains what Palin and McCain need to do in their speeches to win the crowd this week. Carly Fiorina, senior advisor to Sen. McCain, explains what the GOP plans to do to attract more people of color.
David Frum
David Frum
Former Bush White House speechwriter explains why he thinks Sarah Palin was not properly vetted for the VP candidacy and why she might not be ready to assume the presidency if McCain was unable to fulfill his duties. (2:52)
Full interview. (10:16)
David Frum is a former speechwriter for the Bush White House and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A supporter of the Iraq war, he's credited with coining the phrase "axis of evil." Frum writes a column for National Review Online and contributes to the editorial pages of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. His books include the best-selling The Right Man and Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again, in which he addresses the new approach the GOP needs in order to regain lost ground.
Carly Fiorina
Carly Fiorina
McCain senior advisor discusses her statement that Sarah Palin’s treatment as the VP candidate is sexist and echoes Sen. Clinton’s treatment during the primary season. (4:29)
Full interview. (10:53)
At age 23, Carly Fiorina was a law school dropout who had no idea what to do with her life. By age 52, she had been named among the world's most powerful business leaders by many publications, including Forbes and Fortune. Fiorina became Hewlett-Packard's CEO after 20 years at AT&T and Lucent Technologies, where she held senior posts. After leaving HP, she remains on the top 10 list of women in business. She's currently a senior advisor to Sen. McCain and was rumored to be on his short list for VP.