[MississippiMasterpiece]

I don’t share the enthusiasm for Palin that many on Free Republic do. I think her choice was a weak attempt to pander to female voters with no regard as to her qualifications to assume the presidency should McCain be unable to complete his term. Frankly, I doubt whether the majority of Americans are ready to have such an inexperienced woman one heartbeat away from the presidency, especially when there are other, better choices within the Republican Party.

To me, Palin’s choice practically guarantees an Obama/Biden victory in November. The Democrats will carry (moving roughly from west to east) Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, Virginia, the District of Columbia and Florida. It’s also possible North Carolina and Louisiana will go to the democrats. On election night, if Virginia, North Carolina and Florida go early for the Democrats, you can go to bed knowing the landslide has begun.

[Paperdoll]

McCain’s VP selection only guarantees Nobama’s victory if many Conservatives think as you say you do.

[Paperdoll]

McCain’s VP selection only guarantees Nobama’s victory if many Conservatives think as you say you do.

[Acrobat]

Pander? I think there are men with her conservative credentials, but they don't balance the ticket with youth, outsider status, and legacies of flip-flopping. (See Thompson, Pawlenty, Rommney et al)

As conservative as they come, smart and bucking party dogma, she fits.

NOW, let's talk about the intangibles: women voters over 30, solidifying the base with solid prolife, pro-gun stands and a "citizen" elected official and you've got a "Ms Smith goes to Washington" story that the country loves... Hands down, a winner