I respectfully disagree. Palin is now the best choice. Why? She’s more conservative than Romney, she draws to a needed demographic (Them PUMA’s are PISSED), and only political junkies actually watch the VP debate anyway. And she’s smokin’ hot (for a Governor anyway).
Palin is not ready for prime time. Her small children would be a negative for a VP candidate. And the PUMA gals are not going to vote for a pro-life Republican lady...no way. McCain needs a strong male to counter tall, mouthy, attack-dog Joe. I think Mitt would be a fine match.
“only political junkies actually watch the VP debate anyway.”
I agree.
While it would be nice if most voters were swayed by experience, logic, and excellent debating skills - that clearly isn’t the case.
There is an emotional element, and image is important.
The “image” of a young conservative, pro-life, pro energy independent woman on the ticket?
That’s a winner.
If voters were concerned about experience, then Hillary and Obama woudn’t have gotten so far.