So whaddya think?

I think it's inspired... as opposed to DOH'Bama's pick.

Which was - in a word...

BORING!!!

This will at the very least get constituents attention.

And attention = interest.

Which is what really counts at this time of year.

Brilliant selection.  Who cares if it's obvioulsy pandering to the Hillary Dems.  Whatever it takes to keep Obama out is the right move.  More than anything, the fact that she actually enacted legislation that halted a major pork spending project, and she went after corrupt members of the alaska legislative delegation brings hope that there actually is someone out there who cares.  The other benefit is that the mccain campaign can use her lack of experience to highlight obama's lack of experience.  The only drawback i see is on the abortion issue.  Hillary dems seem to be pro-choice while palin is pro-life.  I see white suburban females overlooking this difference and casting their vote for the GOP

I think there's a substantial pro-life / soccer Mom demo out there thats THRILLED with McCain's choice.

Plus she's more conservative than McCain - which he needed badly.

Can't see how the Dems can attack her lack of experience - though they'll certainly try.

Inexperience and a brief resume is OK for the Commander in Chief but not OK for the VP?

Doesn't wash... 

lamboo:

Can't see how the Dems can attack her lack of experience - though they'll certainly try.

Inexperience and a brief resume is OK for the Commander in Chief but not OK for the VP?

Doesn't wash... 

 

I don't think that Palin's level of experience lends itself well to being a heartbeat away....less of an issue with a younger candidate, but McCain is 72. 72 isn't "old" old these days, but after two <60 yr old boomers over the past 16 years, it LOOKS old.

Of course, I'm sure enough people have been convinced that Obama is a movie star Muslim terrorist that it won't matter.

n/m

jimmythegreek:

...the fact that she actually enacted legislation that halted a major pork spending project...

 If you're talking about The Ketchikan-Gravina "bridge to nowhere", her own words indicate slightly otherwise:

Governor Sarah Palin today directed the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to look for the most fiscally responsible alternative for access to the Ketchikan airport and Gravina Island instead of proceeding any further with the proposed $398 million bridge.

“Ketchikan desires a better way to reach the airport, but the $398 million bridge is not the answer,” said Governor Palin. “Despite the work of our congressional delegation, we are about $329 million short of full funding for the bridge project, and it’s clear that Congress has little interest in spending any more money on a bridge between Ketchikan and Gravina Island,” Governor Palin added. “Much of the public’s attitude toward Alaska bridges is based on inaccurate portrayals of the projects here. But we need to focus on what we can do, rather than fight over what has happened.” The Department of Transportation has approximately $36 million in federal funds that will become available for other projects with the shutdown of the Gravina Island bridge project. 

To me that sounds a bit more like "the feds won't cough up the bulk of the money so let's forget it."  

Conrad Mazian:

lamboo:

Can't see how the Dems can attack her lack of experience - though they'll certainly try.

Inexperience and a brief resume is OK for the Commander in Chief but not OK for the VP?

Doesn't wash... 

 

20 mos running Alaska vs 40 mos in the Senate?

I don't think that Palin's level of experience lends itself well to being a heartbeat away....less of an issue with a younger candidate, but McCain is 72. 72 isn't "old" old these days, but after two <60 yr old boomers over the past 16 years, it LOOKS old.

Of course, I'm sure enough people have been convinced that Obama is a movie star Muslim terrorist that it won't matter.

Apples and Oranges here.  Palin's 20 months as governor of Alaska afforded her the opportunity to gain executive experience.  She successfully led the Alaska national guard, which has repelled both the russians and n koreans during her term.  Her second place finish in the 1984 Miss Alaska Pageant proves she has survived pressure packed situations. 

Palin's pick by McCain was no less pandering than O'bama's selection of Biden.  Biden was obviously chosen in an attempt to shore up Obama blatant lack foreign policy experience even after Biden stated that Obama was not ready to lead.  Get ready for a barage of ads with that sound bite.  Being too stubborn to choose Hillary may cost him election.  Palin was chosen to go after those Hillary voters, but she also could play a pivotal role in developing energy policy.  I think her insistance on opening ANWR will play well to the electorate, and her conservative philosophy will re-energize that portion of the GOP base that's been snoozing through the primaries. 

jimmythegreek:

 Palin's 20 months as governor of Alaska afforded her the opportunity to gain executive experience.  She successfully led the Alaska national guard, which has repelled both the russians and n koreans during her term.  Her second place finish in the 1984 Miss Alaska Pageant proves she has survived pressure packed situations. 

Is this satire? There are...well, a couple..reasons to defend Palin but these ain't it.

Palin's pick by McCain was no less pandering than O'bama's selection of Biden.  Biden was obviously chosen in an attempt to shore up Obama blatant lack foreign policy experience even after Biden stated that Obama was not ready to lead. 

Probably 100% accurate. I do have to say that at least Biden is a qualified pres-level pol on his own terms, something you can't say about Palin.  

  Being too stubborn to choose Hillary may cost him election.  Palin was chosen to go after those Hillary voters, but she also could play a pivotal role in developing energy policy.  I think her insistance on opening ANWR will play well to the electorate, and her conservative philosophy will re-energize that portion of the GOP base that's been snoozing through the primaries. 

And to say that drilling in ANWR is a slam-dunk GOP move is a bit divorced from reality IMO.

Conrad Mazian:

Palin give Hillary a chance to endear herself to the Dem power base by serving as a "sexism-proof" attack dog on Palin.

Bottom line - VP's are picked to shore up perceived weaknesses or deliver electoral votes - in short to get the presidential candidate elected.

But I gotta give you props for a Spot (no pun intended) on characterization of Billary CM.

Palin can't hold Hillary's panties.  

tankduke3:

Palin can't hold Hillary's panties.  

Bill couldn't either.

Dems are going to lose again,  THE BEST PART,  They controll ALL THE MEDIA YOU GET, beside AM radio, and they continue to lose.

WiscoKing13:

Dems are going to lose again,  THE BEST PART,  They controll ALL THE MEDIA YOU GET, beside AM radio, and they continue to lose.

Don't blame the media for reporting truths.

Dems will win. You can bet your life on it.

tankduke3:

WiscoKing13:

Dems are going to lose again,  THE BEST PART,  They controll ALL THE MEDIA YOU GET, beside AM radio, and they continue to lose.

Don't blame the media for reporting truths.

Dems will win. You can bet your life on it.

 

HAHA THE TRUTH, are you nuts

WiscoKing13:

Don't blame the media for reporting truths.

IF you repeat a lie often enough - some gullible constituents will accept it.

Doesn't make it the "truth".