You beat me to it.
Yes, it is as simple at that. One can't help but note the level of venom in the attacks against Mrs. Palin. It isn't her experience. Mrs. Ferraro had less experience when she ran as VP nearly 20 years ago; and Mr. Obama has less experience today.
Perhaps it is a bit due to the fact that she is a conservative woman - and thus has wandered off of the Liberal plantation -- and needs a good whipping.
But the hatred is primarily due to the fact that she is a Christian (and thus, also pro-Life). Satan's minions are out in full force with their hysterics (as the 'god of this world has blinded them that believe not...'). The idea of a devout Christian (a real one) being in a position of leadership has driven them mad.
Mr. Hitchens has been on the 'right' side in the war against terror, but his hatred for Christianity makes him dead set against a Palin ticket.
Prayers for Mrs. Palin and her family. And primarily prayers for our nation that God grants us the privilege of having God-fearing leaders.
I agree. Prayers for them. And in fact, prayers for those who feel they need to attack her because of her faith. They need our prayers even more than Gov. Palen does.