McCain was in a bit of a pickle when talking about Palin’s executive experience. If he had focused on the importance of having executive experience in order to be president, he would have brought to attention his own lack thereof. The truth is that Sarah was the best qualified of the four to be president. Senators should never be president - they are basically blowhards who never have to make decisions or take responsibility for anything.
McCain could have cited his considerable record of leadership time in the military.
It does count.