That is an unknown...we need Alaskan FReepers to weigh in on that...but...think back to the Dem debates. If Biden gets to mean he will be viewed as ‘picking on’ the ‘girl’ (just like they did w/Hillary). On camera though, Palin would ‘win’ by looking young; trendy; healthy. Biden looks his age...and, hate to mention it (but I will) that ‘hair’ is awful. Does he go to Donald Trump’s stylist?
IF she were to come across as using the “picking on the girl” defense she would be percieved as weak and all the negative cliches you could think of.
McCain is leader of the strong defense. He, as president, has to have his first presidential decision of picking his VP as furthering his strength as a candidate.
McCain can EASILY lose momentum with a weak as the democrats percieved pick.