I was shocked after years of hearing her say empower women, she is NOT going to let a woman who is running for Vice President on her show. Sounds like racism to me………. Her color comes before her gender I was blown away by her shunning a woman any woman!!!!! Oprah what happened girl you used to make me proud like my mother did about helping women gain power in a man worlds. I hope the power to be can make her eat those and live her mantra!!!! Woman power is enjoyed by men like me I think a woman can and will do as good a job as a man. Were equal but not in Oprah’s eyes…..

I am thoroughly disgusted with the media, for allowing this vile and vicious attacks on Sarah Palin and her family.
They have allowed Obama to get by with so much stuff, like his using cocaine, and his record on the south side of Chicago, he did absolutely nothing.
Palin has more executive experience than Obama and Biden put together.
Obama can’t point to a thing that he has done, except spend 140 days on the floor of the senate. He is a big bag og hot air.
This country needs somebody like Palin, a breath of fresh air.

Its sad that a teen pregnancy is the main topic about our possible future VP. Sarah WHO??! John McCain declared his most important concern for choosing a running mate would be someone qualified to run the country if need be and it isn’t hard to figure out that was a lie since he had met her only ONCE himself! He didn’t even know her - she was female & that made her useful to him but she is NO Hillary! He surely didn’t understand that the women in this country (& men) weren’t voting for Hillary JUST because she was a woman. Obviously he is extremely self-centered, out of touch with “the little people” & ONLY concerned with winning the election - not choosing a running mate qualified to step in & run a very troubled country in case his old body can’t make 4 years. Of course the teen-age daughther’s pregnancy puts the issue of lack of qualifications on the back buner. The apparent father of this child declared on his own blog with some very ugly language that he wants no children so I’m thinking “shot-gun wedding”. With little to no experience and a ton of extreme family distractions we think this woman is perfect for the VP spot?! Apparently Mr. & Mrs. Palin are quite self-centered also or just plain stupid. They had to know this would throw their daughter under the political, press bus! Being pregnant at 17 is hard enough but wow what her parents have done to her!!! She spoke & Repub.’s seem to feel that because she has a son going to Iraq that gives her a worthy qualification to the VP seat - boy this country is just full of qualified applicants and she sure didn’t seem to mind talking about her special needs child - as if she is the 1st mother to choose giving birth to a special needs baby. Again, maybe J. McCain should have just taken open applications from the employment office for the VP spot. The daughter’s pregnancy should be an eye opener for sex education! This woman is against abortion in cases of rape and incest! So ladies if you’re one of the very unfortunate victims of rape & you should become pregnant or men if your wife, sister, mother or friend should be raped and survive the ordeal and become pregnant if Sarah Palin has her choice you’ll have NO CHOICE! If a 10, 11, 12 etc. year old CHILD should be the victim of rape from incest or a stranger this baby should be forced to have a baby according to Sarah Palin! This woman needs to be under some serious scrutiny - she is a nut! I’m sick of hearing people say how proud they are of her for standing by her daughter. Any loving parent stands by their child - maybe she wouldn’t have a pregnant daughter if she believed in sex education and / or birth control! And getting married just because you’re pregnant is a really bad idea and at 17 does anyone really believe they are getting married for any other reason? Surely there is at least one decent Rep. VP possibility out there somewhere? Sarah Palin doesn’t even come close and J. McCain has seriously disappointed me. Obama gets my vote!

If you think the Hillary Party is not voting for or supporting Palin checkout the commets posted on the Hillaryclintonform.net site. Here’s a sample…..

This woman is a juggernaut with thick teflon coat. I predict that almost everything will bounce off of her. She has something Hillary never had, fairness and the backing of her entire party.

I hope she tells them to kiss her Alaskan ass - that’s what I hope. And then I hope she wipes the floor with Biden in the VP debate, showing his arrogant ass that she is a woman to be reckoned with. In fact, I hope she’s such an effective floor-sweeper that they’ll wish for Hillary to be on McCain’s ticket so they don’t have to deal with Palin anymore.

I also hope BO has tanked so low in the polls that the DNC dumps him and begs Hillary to assume the top of the ticket. I can still dream..right?

She should be as she is a real human, a wife, a mother, a politician, a friend…
she will ready herself for this fight ahead, and yes we will help her.

She just needs to stay the course, and remind the public that she’s a strong politician and loving mother. If she does that she’ll be untouchable. Don’t stoop to their level.

Many people seem to think that if for any reason - God Forbid, McCain was not able to continue the presidency, that Sarah Palin could not handle it.

Ok.. first of all, a president does not make decisions all by himself. He has advisors galore. If Palin were to assume the presidency at that point, she would be advised and guided, in the same way that McCain would. The point is, that she and McCain have similar platforms, so if anything was to happen, their views would be in line - and the decisions would probably be the same, as well.

The McCain/Palin ticket really is strong! They don’t just talk the talk. They have the numbers to prove it. If change is what we want, McCain/Palin is the way to go. Obama/Biden will be the same type of government.. but this time, it will lean to the left, rather than the right (i.e. Bush admin). With McCain/Palin, we would have balance and a fresh leadership.

I–make that WE–are thrilled will Palin being chosen to be McCains V.P. I say–WE–WE have been married over 54 years, and can “read/spot” the “REAL DEAL”‘ in both men and women!

e.g.–In our marriage–I am the MAN–my WIFE is the WOMAN in our household! Think of the properties of a battery–it takes BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TO MAKE ONE–AS IN A BATTERY THAT WORKS! (The Positive/negative ONLY means that it takes BOTH to make ONE! Not that “one rules over the other!” ONE without the OTHER does NOT make a “BATTERY” that works! Think about it…)

Therefore, my wife and I can’t understand the “bashings from BOTH MEN and WOMEN” for McCain choosing Palin as his V.P. Palin is the type of wife I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO FOR OVER 54 YEARS! As in: Pretty, smart, common sense, and will do whatever it takes to get “X” done! (Morally and legally of course!)

For those who are “bashing” both McCain and Palin, WE say ‘GET A GRIP! IT’S A GOOD THING!” I/WE CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE AN “X” NEXT TO MCCAIN/PALIN ON NOV. 4!

Finally, if sadly, McCain, “Cashes in”–”WHOM do WE want to “ANSWER the PHONE AT 3 A.M.!??!” PALIN! PALIN WOULD SAY ‘Let’s find some “backsides to kick!” Obama would say, “uh, uh, uh.,, uh,…” Hillary would say, “Let’s form a committee to discuss actions to form MORE committees!”

As a sidebar, I can’t believe that many news-dogs, and other “naysayers” are bashing Palin! These people are very insecure, with their “gender” to put it mildly! Read between the lines! To reiterate, I’VE been married to a “PALIN” TYPE for over 54 years! Palin’s husband. McCain, and MYSELF–are VERY LUCKY MEN!

Come on men , you have been running this country for a long time. Look where you have brought us to. Its about time for a woman. We just might not put up with the coruption you have, the greed, the lack of common sense. She might actually be able to balance a budget. Seems you can’t She’s a great pick. She’s certainly not afraid to take on the good ole boys club. Its about time.

John McCain has up staged the campaign again by selecting the Governer of The great state of Alaska Sarah Palin as his running mate. He has chosen a candidate for VP that has much more experience than the democratic party standard bearer.

The McCain/Palin ticket is on the right track to make America greater than it ever has been. Wake up America an jump on the ‘Nation First’ Victory Express for 2008.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make history by voting for and electing the first woman as Vice President of The United States of America.

So? Sarah Palin also produced a son who is about to risk his life to help keep our freedom by serving in Iraq. To me this offsets the daughter situation by at least 1000%. As a father of four daughters, all out of the next now, I can unequivocally say that they are all human, free to make their own decisions, make mistakes and live with them, even when raised by the same set of circumstances and set of high moral family values. This situation should not even be considered or discussed relative to the present political activity or to follow when Sarah sits next to President McCain. Leave her alone and concentrate on the important issues at hand like our freedoms and well being. And remember, our constitution does not direct the government to solve all our problems. Leave some for us!

Having never voted for a Republican in my 66 years, I had determined to stay home rather than vote for someone who I do not trust to keep my country safe.
Then, John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential candidate.
Although my values mostly mirror those of the Democratic party, I do trust John McCain to keep the country safe, and he has offered me the opportunity to help lift a barrier for my granddaughters. This opportunity may not present itself again in my life time. I will vote for John McCain.

This is an opportunity for women (and everyone) to realize that there is a possibility of having a female Vice President this election year. John will not run a second term, which means that Sarah will run 4 years from now. Obama may not run because Hillary will. This means there is the possibility of having two female Presidential candidates 4 years from. If they (Sarah and Hillary) both run, one of them will be elected. If Obama wins this election, Hillary will not run, neither will Sarah. Interesting.

John McCain and Sarah PAIN,are gonna beat the L out of the Liberals in November.

300 foriegn policy advisers.how long would it take obama to make a foriegn policydecision.uh uh uh uh uh .sarah palin thinks fast on here feet. she would beat obama in a game of 1on1.

I sit here and read all of whats being said about ms palin, and i can’t for the life of me figure out why you people have anything against her, she has done a remarkable job in her home state, being mayor and then govenor
she has gone up against some tough and crooked boys and came out on top. she sounds like she is for the people and not her own pocketbook, she has a oilfield worker for a husband,in otherwords a working class wife and mother,
this is what i know all of you at one time or another have been asking for, someone who is not in some ones political pocket or just makes promises they can’t keep,someone who will work for you not some political cronie, some one who will put whats right before what makes them look good. i never trusted hillary she has been caught in some lies that were just to over powering to forgive. she can run the country if it ever ( god forbid) come s to that, she has more experiance than obama, she is not putting on a show like obama is,and her head is screwed on right. so come on people lets give here a fighting chance and not try to dammge her fantastic reputation.

Im confused. All the women who are offended or insulted by McCain’s pick because she is a woman, I’m assuming it wouldn’t matter which woman it is. So no matter who McCain chose you would be insulted? Oh. Unless it was a male! Please explain why he can’t choose a female? No matter what female he chose she would be compared to Hillary.
And by the way, female Hillary supporters aren’t the only women in this country. Why do all the Dems assume she wants the Hillary Supps. I think she was speaking to all women.

You can tell they are scared of this ticket. They would have much rather fight against 2 rich white guys than two Mavericks. They both complement each other better and will make a great team. What comes goes around comes around. Obama has used race as a protective shield for criticism most of his campaign. Now he will find it diffucult to attack Sarah. It was easy to attack Hillary becuz the media hated here becuz they preferred Obama. Count on the media to start hating on Sarah. I expect here to come fighting back and being a great defender of McCain and his record. The debate I would like to see his Obama against Sarah.

I wouldn’t bet against a woman nicknamed “Barracuda”.

I cannot believe the insight of some people. How is it okay for a man with no experience to be entertained as the President but a women with actual results and more experience not able to be conceived as a VP. Women Haters, insecure men…as far as the women saying they will not stand behind just because they think it was a ploy, who cares if it was a ploy support the woman, that is the problem with women not getting ahead, women have to break other women down, who cares how she got there she is there and lets push her ahead, she is really a wonderful person with unbelievable strong character, stop trying to figure out the back story and support her for being an intellingent, vibrant woman who will probably kick more a_ _ than any man ever has…. Forget the experience fight the Demo ticket is upside down and lets face it if we want change right now it is going to come from a younger person without that much experience. McCain/Palin 08

Palin has even more political experience than Hillary! Yeah, I know that Hillary lived in the White House and all, but during that time, Palin was actually an ELECTED public servant.

Wow! As one reads some of the comments about senator McCain one would think he is in his death-bed instead of running for president! He just picked his choice for VP and we should all be happy that he chose an outsider with a proven record of service and work for the people of Alaska.
The Democrats are running scared and beside themselves! Who is the agent of change? Certainly not Obama who didn’t accomplish anything as senator in Illinois or in his short career in the US senate. I for one will vote for the McCain - Palin ticket. She is a very intelligent woman with enough common sense and intelligence to learn what she was to learn and function as VP. Sorry Hillary but you have found a challenger to your run in 2012.

McCain - Palin 2008! You go “girl!”

I am thrilled with the choice that John McCain made. Now we are talking about real change. Biden? He has been in Washington forever and Obama, how about actually inacting some legislation instead of just talking about it? Women have enough intelligence to be able to make a valid decision based on the issues, and any working mom, which is what I am, will see that Gov. Sarah Palin, has a handle on all the issues we are facing. People are being critical that she has those children and is still running as VP. Women can multi-task and do it well. It is about time we have a truly shaped up women as a choice for high office. I can definitely see someone like her making it as President someday. She has actually accomplished something that even Hillary can’t brag about!

For all of those yelling ‘CHANGE’, here it is, with Sarah Palin.
Obama’s ‘change’ only is going to change what it shouldn’t be changed.
Obama is not the same man who spoke in Kerry’s campaign. It’s clear now that he had an agenda and it is the same agenda of every ambicious, egotistic and power-hungry liberal politician.
He doesn’t want what is best for you but what he thinks should be good enough for you.
I am appalled at the money spending on his campaign nomination; if he really cares so much about the poor and the middle class, if he’s really for change, that should have been the first change to make (campaign spending).
He’s already acting as a movie and Rock star. The new American Idol!
Good speeches are only that, words that fly in the sky.
For those of us who want actions instead of words, the choice is clear: McCain/Palin.
I don’t belong to either major party, but I will not vote for a phony power-hungry individual.

Obama means “change” the same way Jimmy Carter used it, when his campaign statement
was: “Elect a leader - for a change.” Well, we got four years of a nincompoop who couldn’t tie his own shoes or take advice. And even Obama supporters compared Obama’s speech with Carter’s, contextually. I see Ms. Palin as an agent of change - and a lot more than just a way to bring
in women’s votes: she and McCain are the only ones likely to put the screws to the pharmaceuticals and subsidized agribusiness. That’s change.
Obama’s choice of the ultimate insider shows that he’s still pitching pennies and calling it Wheel of Fortune.

She got the Catholic vote as well, we were waiting for someone who values human life (pro-life), she is exactly what this country need…I do believe that the comments from “Dissapointed” Republicans are Obamas’ followers trying to discredit the “Real Change We Can Believe” choice from John McCain. Go Sarah!

I’ve had enough of D. C. politics, so Sarah Palin was a great choice for real Change! Lawyers and Washington insiders, and placing one’s political party ahead of this country, I hope, are mostly poor products of the past! I am of the ardent opinion that Palin can expertly assume the presidency if the need ever occurs.

Obama isn’t ready for any top office and Biden is a pure Washington insider who is as arrogant as Obama (doubtful that any person could top their arrogance!). Neither man has truly lived as a common American, no matter how they try to portray their past and/or present; whereas, Palin has truly experienced so-called blue collar realities and can expertly relate…. Palin is a reformer who performs!

I want Change that is real and not verbal bull per Obama and Biden! Pie in the sky is easy for the verbally gifted Obama — stupidity by his supporters is a determent to the USA!

I am a pastor in northern British Columbia - a female, and an America working abroad. I too am in a position usually occupied by men. Thankfully, the males in my denomination have not only encouraged me in this field usually dominated by men, but have unanimously endorsed my eight years as a pastor.

In turn I would like to encourage Sarah Palin in her race for the Whitehouse. With her proven track record of integrity, tenacity, and grit in Alaska, she and McCain are the right pick for a ticket that will bring back some grass-roots values to Washington. Do we really want more of the “old boys’ club”? Is that the experience we need? I think not. Let’s give a breath of fresh air to Washington, Alaskan fresh air! McCain, you have picked “brain, moral brawn, and beauty”! Way to go! I am going to be voting from abroad, and praying that the United States will receive this opportunity to return to basic common sense in government “OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE.”

Blessings on you both!

Pastor Ruth

Sarah Palin has the same amount of foreign policy experience and only two more years experience in state or federal gov’t as just about everybody in the entire US including animals. Just wait until you hear more about the great things she did in Alaska…such as putting her little town of Waskila 20 million dollars into debt and supporting the “bridge to nowhere”. Oh - she claims she was against it…but just wait. Apparently McCain’s staff doesn’t know how to use the internet and search for news stories. Nice attempt by her people to try to remove the articles where she praises Obama for his energy policy - apparently they don’t know how to use the internet either. Finally, she really shows great judgment when it comes to her children. What woman in her right mind gets on a 9 hour plane flight to Alaska after her water breaks - a month early and while carrying a special-needs child? I guess that’s what the family-values people call being a true Maverick.

This is an awesome choice by McCain. I didn’t think he would make this kind of choice. Even if this is a strategic move just to get him elected, it’s a good one because I now think he’s smarter than I had given him credit for. I am also happy, being a woman, there is a woman VP to choose.
Don’t get me wrong, I never would have voted for Obama. He talks of CHANGE but NEVER defines CHANGE. Drives me crazy to be honest to keep hearing it ALL the time.
Also, everyone seems to be commenting on Palin’s experience or lack there of. Well, as if Obama, who is the actual presidental candidate, has more experience than she does. It’s a non-issue. In my own opinion, it all comes down to character. McCain-Palin are a stronger ticket than Obama-Biden.

Ok this experience argument is just a lame attempt to discredit what is sure to be a great Vice President. First off who makes the decision to go to war? If you said the President you are absolutly right. Not the VP. As for advisors on foreign policy McCain will have the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, and the Joint Chiefs, not to mention his own experience. Obama will have the exact same minus his lack of experience but adding Biden’s experience. Add the fact that she was already an elected official when Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate. What’s worse a VP with limited foreign policy but 10 years of executive experience, or a President with limited foreign policy and 0 executive experience? It doesn’t take a neuro-surgeon to understand the answer to that one.

We on the Hillary side are thrilled at this pick. Don’t forget Steve, BiDaddy is 65 too and if something were to happen to him, God forbid, would you trust the presidency to someone with NO EXPERIENCE at all to run the White House by himself? Stay cool Obamanites, Palin is a gutsy tough reformer!

Who McCain picked as VP is not important. This election will not be about who wants McCain and whoever his VP is, It will be about Americans NOT wanting to elect:
* someone with no experience.
* someone with no qualifications.
* someone voted the #1 most Liberal person in the Senate.
* someone who will put the 3rd part of government (Excutive branch) in the control of Liberals.
* someone who will place a heavy tax burden on the working class.
* someone who does not love his country.
* someone who will “CHANGE” America for the WORST.
*** NO OBAMA…ever ***

Obama people are panick, posting everywhere posing as Hillary’s supporter. What a shame!

I am a Hillary supporter, and a group of us are just estatic!!!

Do you really want Obama as your President if something happens to Biden?????
What are you people thinking.
Woman candidate can do a good job too. She has the guts and experience which Obama lacks. Now, that is sexism!!!.

I think, in retrospect that Sara Palin is exactly who McCain would have picked. Her credentials,as a person who takes on corruption, knows more about oil than T. Boone Pickens, is fiscally conservative and is pro-life besides is a perfect fit. The naive notion that she was picked because she’s a woman, and hellsbells all of Hillary Clintons supporters are going to vote for McCain because he put a woman on the ticket is not giving John McCain due credit for his intelligence. Of course Hillarys pro-choice supporters aren’t going to vote for him, but surprise, surprise, all women are not pro-choice, and all pro-lifers are not old men. She shows that there are beautiful, intelligent, women who are pro-life,too.

As a single mother of a handicapped child, I applaud McCain’s choice - Brilliant!

He chose the best PERSON for the job.

Anyone focusing on Palin’s sex or her children needs to set aside their sexist attitudes and LOOK at her qualifications!

She took on the Good Ol’ Boys in Alaska and won, she’s got more executive experience than Obama (whose kids were NOT as well behaved), she’s CIC of the Coast Guard, she’s right next door to an unfriendly Russia, and she knows energy policy.

Anyone who thinks a handicapped child HAS to have an at-home mother has obviously never walked in those shoes. Try talking about something you KNOW - you’re falling on your face with this.

To “Jim Wilson”

Someone who does not even know how to spell “voting” shouldn’t vote anyway.

The desperate Obama-ists are ranting about the inexperience of Palin. But we have plenty of “experienced” politicians in Washington - how many of us are happy with their performance?

Obama chants “Change!” - but he picked a Washington insider…He just wants to continue the “failed policies” of a Democratic Congress!

Experience is not everything…How much “experience” did Abe Lincoln have when he was elected? As far as dealing with Moscow and Iraq and Iran and…etc. Good judgment, common sense, strength of character, dedication to convictions, and willingness to listen to good advice are far more important when dealing with these complicated issues.

“Experience” and “Inexperience” are overrated…that’s why McCain took it off the table.

I heard one of the commentators saying that Obama campaign would argue that in the course of the campaign Obama has build up his experience credentials, with over 20 debates and with a tested primary season. I agree, while Obama was building up his experience by running around campaigning Sarah Palin was building her experience by actually governing.
If the Obama campaign wants to bring up experience I would say bring it on. Let’s compare their records. Obama has been in the Senate for just about 4 years most of which he was running for president, (he actually only spent around 150 days doing the job he was elected to do) at the same time Sarah Palin, has balanced a budget, fought corruption against people in her own party, cut taxes, sent out rebates (out of tax she raised against big oil) and lets not forget she IS commander and chief of Alaska national Guard. And this is just her short résumé. Senator Obama, what have yo actually achieved in your time in politics.
Obama gave a great speech, speeches don’t do it, hard facts do, Palin has facts, Obama has talk.
Would Palin be ready on day 1 should something happen to McCain, I believe she would, and the proof is in the pudding, her achievements in only 18 month as governor is enough to convince me that should the unexpected happen she would be ready. They say she has no opinion on Iraq, Middle east, foreign policy, economy, etc… the fact that she didn’t voice her opinions dosnt mean she doesn’t have any, there was no need for her to voice them, I am sure in the coming weeks we will all here all about them. McCain said that he will pick a number 2 that’s ready to be commander in chief on day one, with Sarah Palin (who is already a somewhat of a commander and chief) he made that pick.

This election is really terrific - people voting/not voting for Palin because she’s a woman/inexperienced, people voting/not voting for Obama because he’s black, others not voting for McCain because he’s old. Hey maybe we are progressing? Look at all the contenders; female, black, inexperienced, old. This may have undertones of breaking more than just the glass ceiling. I hope our country can get over all this prejudice though and simply concentrate on who could do best for our country, our world.

Obama may be inexperienced but he is very talented. And Sarah Palin is talented too. Obama knows how to choose a team that would be the envy of the world. Check out this panel of Obama advisors and see if it doesn’t take your breath away.

http://c-span.org/search.aspx?For=global%20engagement

Also, to have managed a campaign the way he did and keep within campaign funds is just extraordinary and shows first-hand what the guy is made of. He’s not perfect that is true and makes mistakes sometimes. There’s an ingredient in these talented people and that is that they sincerely want to make the world a better, more sensible place using all the human effort possible. Yes they have some flaws (personally I disagree with much of Sarah Palin’s beliefs) however she has the special ingredient of sincerity and standing by her beliefs and genuinely strives to make improvements to the world - at least according to how she views it. Ahh, she may yet be swayed to see it differently, realistically. Oh McCain you’ve done it again!

OK - JOEL WEISS —–YOU SAID YOU WILL NOT STAND FOR McCAINS PRESIDENCY, SO HAVE IT YOUR WAY LAY DOWN BECAUSE WHETHER YOU WANT IT OR NOT HIS CHANGE IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!!! YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT AND ARE NOT INFORMED ON ANY OF THE ISSUES. MY HUSBAND SERVED THIS COUNTRY AS A U.S. MARINE AND KNOWS HOW HIS BROTHERS FEEL ON ISSUES FOR THE GOOD OF THIS COUNTRY! McCAIN IS AN HONORABLE MAN AND COULD LIVE THE REST OF HIS LIFE WITH OUT THE STRESS OF TAKING CARE OF THIS COUNTRY, BUT THIS IS THE COUNTRY HE LOVES AND FOUGHT FOR AND THAT IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND! SO JOEL YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH THE REAL WORLD AND REALIZE OUR COUNTRY IS IN NEED OF THE RIGHT KIND OF CHANGE. THE DAY IS NOW, THE TIME IS NOW! OUR FAMILY AND MANY AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE GOING TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION!!! SORRY IF THAT OFFENDS YOU! NOW JOEL YOU CAN GET UP, IF YOUR ABLE!

sorry, in a ‘change’ year where ‘experience’ will get you a close but lost election, this was supposed to give McCain the change mantle. But it’s too easy to attack her for not representing change either, due to her personal beliefs, or she’s just another Brown or Miers, etc

PLUS, the Republicans cannot attack on the experience angle anymore.

PLUS, McCain’s age can now be a legitimate line of attack.

PLUS, no one knows who she is, she can be defined by the Democrats before the Republicans define her.

OR, they can just sit back and let her embarrass herself, in an era of personality politics, she come acorss as being very simple,

What was McCain thinking? What does his do for him, other than energize the base? There are so many ways forward for the Democrats! I wonder what Rove is thinking…?

Sarah Palin is a great choice. She is a natural. She is definitely a plus. On the other hand, Obama’s VP selection is a negative. For one thing, just look at their names…

OBAMA BIDEN vs OSAMA BINLADEN.

I’m an independent. I’m looking forward to all the debates before I make my decision

For those out there that think Kay Baily was in the list, she wasn”t. She said herself she did not want to be V P, because she had other plans for her life.

As Governor of the only US State that borders on Russia I would suggest that Governor Palin has more international awareness and experience then either of her Democratic opponents.

And she has much more executive experience then Senator Obama. She is an excellent pick to run as John McCains VP .

Jake Levi
Curran, MI

Sorry, Obama, SARAH PALIN is the ONE we’ve been waiting for. She actually seems to care about our country, instead of her political ambitions.

This pick is going to make McCain look weakER, has already…..

Great Pick. I have been on the side lines due to John McCain’s age. I’m back in the game for the McCain/Palin team. I had to first ask myself a question about Sarah Palin; that is how I felt about Palin for President. I listened and have been searching info on my own. I’m pleased with Sarah Palin as President. She will gain experiance and will be ready for the job. How wounderful to have the opportunity for real change in Washington. This may be the first time the V.P. choice elects the presidentail canidate. That’s making history!

We (my husband and I) think Senator McCain’s choice was excellent! I am sure he thought about this for a long time before making his choice and it couldn’t be better. This election is very important to the American people because he above all the other candidates puts AMERICA FIRST! I ask myself how many of the liberals would have refused to leave the prison of war camp where John McCain was held when offered by the enemy? I would venture a guess of ZERO, they all would have run with their tails between their legs. That in itself makes McCain a “hero” in my eyes. I appreciate what he did for us (giving up 5 1/2 years from his life) so that we may be free - not just talk but action. Sarah Palin is a wonderful choice; with a wonderful family; loving husband and above all the moxie to carry out her strong beliefs for an honest goverment - look out “you good ole boys network” Sarah is arriving very soon.

She never once criticized her apponents just talked about her qualifications and gave others praise. God Bless the McCain/Palin ticket we will win on November 4th——— “You Go Girl”!

I’m happy there’s a woman of character on the GOP ticket,but what energizes me is that she brings both a record and a hope of goverment reform-WOW!!!

I can relate to Governor Palin, because I have thre children also, and work 40 hours a week and always have worked; however, being realistic, when you are trying to be a full time mom and a full time employee on a regular job, like mine, it is not that easy. You have to make choices sometimes, whether to devote more time to your family or your job. When my youngest child was only eighteen months old, I gave up a prestigious, high paying, demanding job, because I put my family first. I could never support a mother with five children who chooses this type of work over her family, especially her new born baby who really needs her attention. The kind that no one else can give. Nannies and fathers are not mothers. Think about it, five children, four at home and a new born. This decision shows us where John McCain and his new VP’s priorities are, and they aren’t with “the family” The many days on the campaign trail and on the road, if elected, and time missed with her children, she will never be able to get back. You only get one chance. Lives do not repeat themselves.

This announcement lifts our spirits and makes me proud to be Republican and female. Please, when Biden begins to challenge Sarah Palin I hope she looks him straight in the eye and tells him she is a quick study and has no problem learning everything she needs to know to make an intellegent decision, as she has proven in the past. You Go Girl.

This is an incredible pick!!! McCain is a fighter. He is proven his capabilities to be President of the United State with this move. He picked someone for their record and it happens to be a woman. What a great time for the country! Hillary was good but I really think Palin will bring a new real change. As a working mother and professional I was moved. Go McCain!!!! I will send all my money to you.

Great Family Values, Palin!

Dump you handicapped 4 month old off with a nanny becuause you will be too busy.

I am not a hater because I don’t think women should be barefoot and pregnant but because of the hypocrisy.

The CHANGE we need is to change the direction we are headed….distorted values, protecting one woman/one man marriages, legalized abortion….these are the CHANGES we need…to get ALL the way back to our roots in ONE NATION UNDER ONE GOD…JESUS CHRIST…We all must rise up and vote…every vote will count.
I am so proud of McCain and his decision with Gov. Palin!
I pray our campaign will use their intelligence to win instead of picking on what they believe are President Bush’s faults….as this seemed to be the number one way of the Democratic Conference.
All they seemed to do is bash our current President in hopes to when this campaign.
It doesn’t take much creativity or intelligence to find fault and criticize those who are doing their best and making decisions that are hard and complicated, for that is all our President is guilty of, making the hard decisions, not for popularity, but for what he feels like, in the long run will benefit our country most.
Why do people blame current Presidents’ for all the bad when common sense says “We have to remember, many things have been sown throughout the ages, many times our current Presidents are reaping past Presidential decisions and doing their best with what they have taken over”!!!!!

I’m finding it a bit idiotic that Sen Obama is criticizing Sen McCain’s choice for Vice President based on qualifications. Very interesting.

The Democratic party has an inexperienced Presidential candidate with an extremely experienced Vice Presidential candidate while the Republican party has an extremely experienced Presidential candidate with relatively inexperienced Vice Presidential candidate. I suspect that the fact that the latter has much more experience governing and managing than the first won’t play much in the mostly liberal press as they’ve done their best to plant the crown on their oreo favorite from the beginning.

Still, the contrast and the irony must seem pretty evident to even the most casual observer. I find it is almost like sending a politically astute boy to handle a politically astute man’s job.

HOW DARE JOHN MCCAIN DO THIS! HOW DARE HE PUT A “WOMAN” ON HIS TICKET! HOW DARE HE DO WHAT OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRAT CLOWNS DIDN’T HAVE THE BACK BONE TO DO! HE KEPT CLINTON OFF HIS TICKET TO KEEP HER FROM OVER SHADOWING HIM. NOW PALIN IS OVER SHADOWING HIM AND HIS “LIFE CHANGING” SPEECH. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE WOULD BE MAD AT MCCAIN FOR MAKING A GOOD CHOICE FOR A RUNNING MATE. IF I WAS THEM I WOULD PUT THE BLAME FOR CLINTON NOT BEING ON A TICKET WHERE IT REALLY BELONGS, WITH OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, THEY ARE WHO YOU SHOULD BE MAD AT!

Beauty Queen…1,000,000 votes
NRA member…..2,000,000 votes
Corruption reformer 3,000,000 votes
Mother of 5……….4,000,000 votes

Sticking it to Obama….priceless

Sarah is a woman who has manageds her life well and her responsibility to her constituents (as is evidenced by her record and approval rating). Obama clearly puts his public image and career first.

Sick of politicians….ready for a real steward of the people. Go John and Sarah!

What does Obama mean when he speaks of change? I hear that word alot and but Obama is not saying anything that any other preson has not said thats running for office. Does he want to change our way of life? to make us more like Europe? Take away our freedoms and money. Money is something you EARN so why should he take it from us buy adding more taxes I like america the way it is, its a good place to live. im free

I am ecstatic!! This woman is the PERFECT CHOICE!!! She is a gem - a true diamond in the rough! Her morality, fiscal acuity, courage and ethical standards are perfect for this day and time in America. They are a strong team of reformers who will shake up Washington once they are sworn in! I’m thrilled with this ticket!

Palin has the integrity I’ve long for in Washington. Then there is Oboma. Can anyone who claims to be for all the people seriously segregate the American people? He did when he sent his V.P. pick via text message to the elect few first, treating the rest as outsiders. The Mc Cain Parin ticket includes us all.

Sensitivity Training
Alan, now that John McCain has selected a female VP running mate, you and Bob Bekel would do well to be respectful and accepting of the fact that a smart, articulate and credible woman is in the race for the White House. She is in this game to win … just like the men are!
Being a man does not make anyone a better politician. Female and male politicians alike can get the job done and run this country.
Remember, without your mothers (women) you would not be here.
Jasmine

Excellent choice—Now this is our kind of change! This is a great day and what a day it has been!AWESOME!—this team will show they have the answere for true CHANGE, It is time to clean house in Washington starting with Nancy and Harry they are a dailey pain, fighting against the American people! McCain & Palin will give us a new day a new future for our Nation. Thank you both, my husband is a Veteran and is Soooooooooooooooooooo happy to see true hope in you! You have our VOTE! There is no doubt you both are ready to lead and we can’t wait!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY John McCain! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ! to Sarah and her Husband! Bless you both and your familys!