Even if Obama is in the Senate for 30+ years, he still won't be "qualified" for the job.
Obama is running for the top spot. She is running for the top spot in 2016 (unless McCain opts out after one term, then she will be running against Hillary) as the most qualified AND experienced.
Another angle, this could very well put a big damper on the "black" turnout for Obama as they will see that a woman will bring greater numbers to McCain than they can muster for Super-Zero.
This would put "The Sting" on the dems who just showed their hand with 4 nines from a stacked deck only to have McCain throw down 4 Jacks.
Not only does it win this election but it puts 2012 and 2016 in the "OH-Crap" column for the Dems.
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/News/OpEds/Read.aspx?guid=d2b4e91d-d191-42c3-bfd3-0164225789ca
Looks like McCain is saying it’s Palin today (code)!