[SmokingJoe]

“but the argument being floated around here that she has expansive experience outside of being mayor of a town with 5,000 and 24 months as Governor of a small state isn't compelling”

The biggest state in the country to you, with vast natural resources that she managed very well during her stewardship.
That argument is a heck of a lot more compelling than a community organizer from Chicago, and 2 years in the US Senate.
Given that 0bama sits on the White House, its really funny when the Palin-bashers keep coming up with this ridiculous argument.

[editor-surveyor]

"Given that 0bama sits on the White House, its really funny when the Palin-bashers keep coming up with this ridiculous argument"

The Gum runners running their gums.