McCain finally used his “Maverick” reputation for the good. I’m surprised. Sarah is one of the few Republicans I still have respect for, and a main reason I still had some hope for the party down the road.
I’m conflicted. I still despise McCain. I still disagree his influence is good on the party. But Palin’s influence would be very good for this party, and arguably she is the more relevant figure between the two of its future given her age.
I was firmly sitting this one out. At the very least, Sarah demands a second appraisal so I’ll give this ticket some thought.
For McCain, best choice he could make. This will bring most conservatives to the campaign, not for him, but for her. She doesn’t hurt his “Maverick” image, she actually underlines it since she has the credentials of challenging and triumping over corrupt establishments without partisan regard. She probably won’t attract many liberal Hillary supporters unless their bitterness about Obama is that great because she’s pro-life, but those that liked Hillary because of gender she’ll be able to reach out towards. And she, her husband and children can connect with more youthful voters which Obama had the monopoly on.
Pawlenty would have been a safe pick. Palin’s edgier, contains some risk, but the upside is greater then the risks. The McCain campaign got this one right, whereas Obama blew it with their choice of Biden.
Yes, that's for sure! Most of my prayers have been answered. Hillary lost the nomination; Obama picked Biden; and McCain didn't pick Lieberman. There is much comfort in these results. We have what I'd call a weak ticket, against the weakest possible ticket on the Dem side. Our inexperienced veep candidate will not be attacked without a response regarding their inexperienced presidential candidate. She has an angry brother-in-law...Obama has an unrepentant terrorist in his camp.
DASS. Dems Are So Scrude! :D
Odd are he has less than ten years of party influence left, she has more like 30 left.