[SoConPubbie]

Nope, those were observations. If the McCain campaign was as aware of Palin's 'downsides' as some here suggest, they did a very poor job of dealing with them. Most likely an indication of how despaerate McCain's campaign was at that point.

Or maybe your characterization, much like your opinion of Palin, is ill-informed.

Like most detractors, you have nebulous proof to support your negative opinions.

While supporters can easily find her accomplishments while Governor, and Mayor and also almost all of her positions on the issues are right in line with Conservatism.

[Ready4Freddy]

...and also almost all of her positions on the issues are right in line with Conservatism.

Agreed, and there's a lot of good she can do for the party & the cause. But it doesn't necessarily make her good Presidential material.