Conclusion:
Obama made his choice based on earlier media input.
McCain made his choice based on MORALITY, PATRIOTISM, LEADERSHIP AND GUTS.
Everyone says she has no foreign experience. Here is a video of her introducing a meeting with American and Canadian government officials concerning energy related issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6h2W9ZEwuM&feature=related
I know that doesn’t seem like much but I understand she also has had to deal with Russia with fishing and other border type issues.