Do they do this for the male candidates? Not so often, I would say. Most of them have the idea that she is a backward hillbilly, who doesn't have brains enough to pour p*ss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Is THAT why they selected her as McCain's running mate? Because they were convinced she was Emmett Kelly in drag and would turn McCain's campaign into a circus? I think Sarah Palin is capable of choosing her own advisors, making her own decisions, and bringing herself up to date on the things that are important. I think they are afraid they won't be able to corrupt her.
I hope I didn't come off that way...but I think it's good to surround yourself with good people though...:o)