[ccmay]

McCain would be best served by choosing someone who can step in and lead

Sarah Palin has shown more sand and initiative in her two years in office than any ten male Alaska politicians you could name.

[MHGinTN]

Since the only other Alaskan politician I can name is Ted 'the grifter' Stevens, that's not much of a bump to cross. Running any state is more than a Senator gets in leadership experience. The choice had better be who can step in and lead in McCain's place, then sex or race might be a consideration for the historic nature. But Obambi pretty much has the 'significance' factor sewn up for this election cycle.