Leadership is not about experience, it is a natural force within some people. Management can be taught and knowledge acquired.
A reading of the biographies of great achievers reveals gems of insight into leadership. If I recall correctly, Henry Ford had a third grade education, and once under cross examination by an over zealous lawyer, the lawyer made the mistake of raising that fact. Mr Ford replied, “Young man, on the side of my desk is a button that I can push and get the answer to any question, including questions from damn fool lawyers like yourself.”
McCain made a a multi faceted move that even some on the right missed and most of the media. It really wasn’t a mindless grab at Hillary/women voters at all.
Palin is a mirror for Obama’s experience. Obama was goaded into arguing with the other sides VP over THEIR resumes, leaving McCain “above it all” and Biden a forgotten footnote.
On a second level, it covered McCain’s political rear and allowed him to venture out to get those independents and moderated democrats who aren’t fired up about Obama.
On a third level, it reinforced the Maverick/reform image McCain had, which both refutes the stupid “McSame” charge AND hugs Obama on the “change agent” angle.
The bonus was the media overreach creating a massive TV audience and sympathy for Palin.
If McCain pulls this off, he has to have a place in the front row of politicians strategery wise. He was DEAD in the water this time last year and now look at him.
It really is quite remarkable, but it isn’t over yet.