[upcountry miss]

I still have many reservations about McCain but the alternative is so horrifying that I am ecstatic about his VP choice. May I also add that so many of the runner-ups would be jealous of her instant fame but when I see McCain just beaming from ear to ear at the applause Sara receives at every introduction, I don't worry about any jealousy. He is so proud of her and it shows.

[Thomas W.]

I’m not what FReepers would call a conservative, but I’d like to point out that McCain gave the base the gift of a person who is the most purely conservative politician to come along in years, yet she has crossover appeal.

Also, she’s charismatic, intelligent, tough, and has the ability to go over the heads of the media and the political establishment and speak directly to the people. She’s going to be here for a long time, and she’s going to have a profound effect on politics.

In one week, McCain introduced the country to a new conservative hero; unified the fractured party; and rebranded the Republicans as the party of change and reform.

I’d say that’s pretty miraculous.

I have my problems with McCain, but this past week will be studied by political scientists for decades.