I have been excited about the idea of Sarah Palin for quite some time. I believe nObama has “screwed the pooch” with his selection of Biden, and as you said, opened the door for McCain to make a great strategic choice.
My one concern about Palin is: can she perform the traditional role that the VP performs during campaigns? Can she be the attack dog? If the answer is yes, then she is the choice.
If I were McCain I would look at all the potential female running mates (and I am sure they have) such as Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Gov. Palin.
Wouldn’t a known commodity like Kay Bailey H be a better pick? I like the idea of a woman but Palin’s such an untested one.
I think Kay Bailey Hutchison is a better choice. She has more experience than Palin and Obama (maybe even combined). She can attack the dems. She’s pro drilling in ANWR and she’s got lots of experience in foreign relations.