“They were talking about the Presidential race. VP race is different. ;-)”
Palin, unless she steps in it in a way uncharacteristic of her past performance, is going to be the 45th President of the United States. Either she (a) becomes McCain’s VP and replaces him in 2012 or 2016, or (b) runs against and beats Barry O in 2012.
Likely would not have happened if McCain had not picked her as his VP. She’s the big winner, regardless of what happens in November.
And btw, I believe Option (a) is much more likely than (b).