McCain picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin - Thoughts?

The more I find out about Palin the more this looks like another example of bad judgement by McCain. Look at this video which was uploaded to youtube just a couple weeks ago by a local tv station in Alaska. It's pretty revealing and shows that this so called "scandal" about her is alive. I wonder how close McCain looked into this. If at all. Did they even see this video?

At the end of the video they talk about a poll asking whether viewers thought Palin was telling the truth about the firing of the commissioner. Amazingly, over 85% of the people, Alaskans, said they thought she was lying! They even mention a hotline for tips in case anyone has any information on this case.


If McCain wanted to have a woman as a VP candidate there were others available in the GOP, who have more experience and are much less risky: Christine Todd Whitman, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Elizabeth Dole, Susan Collins, Carly Fiorina etc... But he picks someone with less than two years experience as a Governer of a small state ( population wise ) and one who in that short time is already in the middle of a "scandal". Amazing. Reckless really.

Now, going into the GOP convention, they will not be able to pound Obama for inexperience, will still be trying to answer questions on whether she herself is experienced enough and also trying to explain her views on a ton of issues that nobody has the slightest idea what the answers are, including her. She actually has said she hasn't thought much about the Iraq war.

As an Obama supporter I thought the best VP choice for McCain was Romney. He is first of all an attack dog who is very effective in going after Obama, experienced as a Governer, experienced as a businessman, proven as a campaigner and would have been the toughest opponent for the Obama campaign.

That is stupid and way over the line. When you see "dirty" in everything you look at - it says a lot about you.

I liked Palin's speech because it was a good VP candidate speech. The comment about pit bulls made me laugh out loud - and pit bulls (unless they are overbred for bad characteristics) are very intelligent dogs.

I'm training one now and she's one of the quickest I've ever had in understanding what I want her to do. Remember the Little Rascals old TV show - their dog was a pit bull. Helen Keller's dog was a pit bull. Until bad people began exploiting them, pit bulls were one of the favorite pets to have and known for intelligence, loyalty, personality and tenacity. Sounds like a soccer mom to me!

Palin showed a great sense of humor and respect and loyalty for McCain - and the comment about the styrofoam "pillars" was hilarious.

Obama made a mistake this week when he claimed his "administrative experience" was in running his campaign. It wasn't a good move on his part and I doubt he'll repeat that claim going forward. He meant the comment to be impressive - but it came across to many as "I'm learning how to be Pres by running for the office".

kay