Well, if people are worried about someone like Palin not having enough experience I don’t see how Cantor is a step up in that department.
I still favor Palin, she would be a much better asset in the campaign.
And though I supported Romney in the primary, I would rather McCain pick someone who will command attention in a “getting-to-know-you” type of deal. Nobody wants to know anything else about Romney. People would be interested in learning about a Palin, Jindal, etc.
My only problem with Cantor is the lack of a varied ticket. Two lawmakers already make up the Democratic ticket. Where is the executive experience?
Second, what does Cantor bring to the electoral table? Jewish voters? Doubtful. Women? Probably not. Being conservative is great, but being conservative on a ticket that loses is useless.
I like Palin, but I think he clearly is. Eight years in congress with a leadership position, a decade in business before that, and a law degree and an Ivy League business degree (in real estate) are all real qualifications. Big government executive experience? But he’s already well ahead of a couple of years as governor of Alaska.
I want Palin to be prominent for years to come, whether just as a governor or senator—or as a veep or prez. But she hasn’t got the resume for it now, and would take away a big advantage over Obama.