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McCain will never “Give them Hell.” He'll compromise and fall on the liberal side of whatever issue is likely to go before him, just as his Senate career has shown.

However, Sarah could truly “Give them Hell” if she was in a position of authority.

That said, I've donated to his campaign in the past week and am thankful for Sarah being on the ticket, if only that she becomes the likely person to clean up the mess he will likely leave.

Many on this forum have vowed no vote for McCain, no way no how. They say they would rather lose the election then put a RINO in office who would further destroy the Party. Fair enough. But what about with palin on the ticket? Surely she has the conservative credentials to get the nod from the McCain naysayers here?

It is far easier to get elected president as a VP then as a challenger from the Party out of power. So what about it all you McCain haters, will you be voting for McCain Palin this time if only to get Palin in the WH in 2012 (maybe) or definitely in 2016?

McCain will never “Give them Hell.” He'll compromise and fall on the liberal side of whatever issue is likely to go before him, just as his Senate career has shown.

However, Sarah could truly “Give them Hell” if she was in a position of authority.

I've been feeling exactly as you have since McCain clinched the nomination (even before the campaign, to be accurate).

I was also one of those folks who could hardly bring myself to pull the lever for McCain this fall.

But, in picking Sarah Palin as his running mate, John McCain revealed something about his character that made me re-evaluate him as a Republican, and as a person.

I believe that John McCain has shown me (at least) that he has the ability to change his mind when confronted with facts, logic, and reason.

He would not have picked Gov. Palin if he were stuck in the "maverick" mindset. He would not have picked her if he weren't listening to us. He would not have picked her, knowing full well the kind of reception she'd get from conservatives, if he weren't already shifting his own views about conservatism.

And, understanding that Sarah Palin stands with her principles first, he would never have taken her on if he intended to waver from the straight conservative path. She will "give him hell" if he even thinks of trying that.

In short, McCain has gained a measure of trust from me. I will now vote for him with a clear conscience, and feel good doing so.