[P-Marlowe]

But even if not... This boss / subordinate thing seems to elude you.

The Vice President is not subordinate to the President. Constitutionally the Vice President is not a member of the executive branch, but is a member of the legislative branch. There is no reason why a vice presidential candidate and a presidential candidate must have the same policy views.

In fact, Palin was chosen because McCain needed support from conservatives, so her policy positions were naturally different from his. She had no obligation to mirror his positions. He chose her and that was his prerogative. She should have stayed true to her beliefs and let the chips fall where they may.

McCain didn't want the job anyway, so her disagreeing with him wouldn't have mattered anyway.

[antceecee]

I call BS on that. You know dang well that a Veep has to tow the line so cut the crap.

[Just mythoughts]

The Vice President is not subordinate to the President. Constitutionally the Vice President is not a member of the executive branch, but is a member of the legislative branch. There is no reason why a vice presidential candidate and a presidential candidate must have the same policy views. In fact, Palin was chosen because McCain needed support from conservatives, so her policy positions were naturally different from his. She had no obligation to mirror his positions. He chose her and that was his prerogative. She should have stayed true to her beliefs and let the chips fall where they may. McCain didn't want the job anyway, so her disagreeing with him wouldn't have mattered anyway.

Ah if lord McCain did not want the job, then maybe he was just using Sarah to take her out of politics??? She was not all that easy on establishment GOP in Alaskan politics, 'you know' 'DRILL baby DRILL'. Most especially when the political wisdom seemed to be advancing to a 'green' man-made climate change protection ponzi scheme.

[Paul R.]

The Vice President is not subordinate to the President. Constitutionally the Vice President is not a member of the executive branch, but is a member of the legislative branch. There is no reason why a vice presidential candidate and a presidential candidate must have the same policy views.

Technically, that's correct, but politically, it's a nuclear minefield. I've already discussed which type of issues a VP candidate can disagree with a Pres. candidate on...

How often does one hear a VP or VP candidate disagree with their "boss" on a major issue, even when you know such disagreements must exist? It doesn't happen - for good reason.