[palmer]

What should not be up for debate is whether or not Palin has conservative credentials. The essential issue is the 2nd amendment which we carried by on measly vote in the Supreme Court. On that and on life, she is 100% conservative. There's not many other potential VP picks that you can say that about, Duncan Hunter would be about it, or some other governor.

Conservative principles sufficient for conservative turnout is the issue, and Palin's philosophy far outweighs this "issue" with her family.

[CottonBall]

Conservative principles sufficient for conservative turnout is the issue, and Palin's philosophy far outweighs this "issue" with her family.

Yes, as long as her philosophy on issues stays conservative. The problem I see is that never does a VP disagree vociferously with their president. They have to have a united front. So - either she will become more liberal or McCain will become more conservative. If the former, she may be toast for '12. If the latter, then it's time to celebrate!