Sarah Palin (Alaska Gov) McCain's VP

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Originally Posted by omigodstevie

This might be considered jumping to conclusions, but I just think this was a very bone-headed move for him.

As smart as she might be, she's awfully inexperienced, and I just can't help but think to the possible future. Let's say theoretically that McCain gets elected, and due to the laws of nature, he doesn't, er, 'finish his term'. We'd be left with Palin running the country...that makes me nervous.

Plus his choice comes across as almost insulting to women voters. It's like he's trying to say that if there's a woman running with him, all the thoughtless little Democratic women will flock to him just because we're the same sex, and were totally relying on a female candidate.

Just my opinion :\

I think he's made a masterful choice. The first effect is to have stolen all the first pages, and only one day after Democratic convention. There wold be tons of press about her now, all over the world. Even only to be mother of five and a governor with over a 90% of approval. I mean, does the lady sleep every once in a while?

She looks a very strong character and an intelligent woman, and seems to have all the characteristics that might reassure even the most conservatives among the Republicans. Hats off to McCain for the smart move. Obviously I hope they'll lose.

Romy