June 26, 2008
Posted: 07:00 PM ET

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Watch Palin discuss her thoughts on being VP.

(CNN) — Would Gov. Sarah Palin join the Republican ticket if asked? The Alaska governor is among the popular names being tossed out there as a possible vice presidential running mate.

In many ways Palin is considered a good match for Sen. John McCain: young, conservative, a reformer who took on and beat Alaska's old guard Republican machine, and hugely popular.

On the other hand, Alaska may be geographically large, but in the presidential race it’s the electoral map that counts, and Alaska only has three electoral votes.

CNN Correspondent Joe Johns put the question to the governor in a recent interview.

CLICK here for her answer.

Filed under: John McCain • Sarah Palin


bryan from new york   July 23rd, 2008 9:36 am ET

Who cares which state she would carry? Would she help with the female vote?

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 26th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Sarah Palin is the new Hillary well until 2012 or 2016 ofcourse.

Palin for VP NOW !!

ANGIE   June 26th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

who cares obama is gonna win the only reason the gop is showing woman for mccains vp is because he is trying to win the hillary woman voters and if those woman were smart and i trust they are they would see first of all mccain dont have respect for woman leaving his wife after an accident calling his present wife the c word not to mention why would hillary woman supporters in her right mind want to vote for a man that is complete opposite of hillary

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 26th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Best Candidate for Vice President the Republicans have is

Sarah Palin—dont believe me review her record in Alaska, She has an 85% approval rating for a reason ! Bipartisan Solutions.

BV   June 26th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Is that a safe match, her being young and attractive? WE don't need him fighting two wars. The one in Irag and one at home. Let's go with someone else to be on the safe side.

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   June 26th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Sure Palin join in with McCain as his VP. Why not, at least he will get a few more votes then he will as it stands now. But I do understand why Palin says no… she just goes on the list of all those republicans that will not support the nominee. I am finding all this so very interesting… democratic and republican politicans not supporting and getting behind the party nominee. Such a shame, this is called true party unity on both sides.

Jim - Independent   June 26th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

hmm… I think she would be an intriguing pick for Vice President. If a women is selected as VP for McCain, it truly will be a historic election for both the Republicans and Democrats. Whoever the winner is would make history.

VP   June 26th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

CNN) — Would Gov. Sarah Palin join the Republican ticket if asked……
I think McCain is waiting on Qbama

dan   June 26th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

wouldnt it be hypocritical? Obama has been in the illinois and united state senate for over 10 years and republicans harp about his experience to select a VP who has only been a govenor of a small state for under 2 years?

Martin   June 26th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a great choice,
probably for 2012 and beyond?

Right Now John Kasich is a better choice.

Ohio and Pennsylvania,
it may come down to that?

adam   June 26th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

mcsame thinks that if they have a women as a vp, the hillary supporters going to vote for mcsame. dream on mcsame it's not gonng to happen.

OBAMA08-12!!!!!!!!!

A Libertarian for Palin   June 26th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

I was going to vote for Bob Barr, but I'll vote for McCain in a heart beat if Palin is his VP.

Ken Kimball   June 26th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

While she may not have much experience, GW Bush had his dad GHW Bush, VP Cheney was former congressman and secdef and Rumsfeld was a former congressman. All in all, imense experience does not necessarily translate into good judgement and honesty.

Aliou FL for Obama   June 26th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Who's McCain again?

The guy who is only relevant when he is saying something negative about the American darling Obama?

Aliou FL for Obama   June 26th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Been there done that. Republicans need a female vp because that would polish their image of war mongers

Phil, FL   June 26th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Nah – she should remain above the loser mentality that McWarmonger brings to the table.

She has it made in Alaska – can do the max for ALL of her kids – why get aboard the Straight to Hell in a Handbasket Express?

Arizona Alvin   June 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

McCain's VP selection is particularly important because he will not likely live for 8 more years, though we cannot know of course. I hope he does not choose just another cookie cutter conservative who says all the right things and doesn't mean any of them, like Governor Whats-her-name or Mitt Romney.

Huckabee would be his best choice. He is something of a populist. He would unite the evangelicals. He is a decent human being, unlike most of the Republican leadership.

Phil, FL   June 26th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

He he he he he

Bet she's against drug use too – not like Cindy McShame.

Phil, FL   June 26th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Then again……

At least she's not used to taking every weekend off to visit one of her 8 McMillionaire McMansions.

Might get more from her than McWarmonger.

John   June 26th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Adding a VP to the ticket with the intention of having them bring their home state or region to your side rarely works, witness VP Al Gore in 92 and 96. If the VP candidate has wide appeal he or she can help the ticket somewhat, but it does NOT matter what state they call home.

HG   June 26th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Talk about experience she has NONE!

Phil, FL   June 26th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Just what we need !!

A mother of 5 trying to take over when McWarmonger kicks the bucket.

No thanks.

John in Iowa   June 26th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

McCain must get a woman on the ticket, or he's through. This lady is super-sexy, and would even pull in a lot of the male vote.

I say go for it, McCain!

Lisa from Georgia   June 26th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

McCain can promise to fill his entire cabanet with women, but it won't make a difference. McCain oppose everything women stand for. Why would any woman vote for him.

Obama '08

jimmy velman   June 26th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

OBAMA AND HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGNING TOGETHER WILL WIN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION FOR OBAMA.
THEY DO NOT NEED BILL CLINTON ON THE SAME STAGE DURING THEIR CAMPAIGN SPEECHES AND APPEARANCES.
OBAMA IS BEING POLITE TO BILL, BUT HE REALLY DOES NOT NEED BILL CLINTON CAMPAIGNING FOR HIM.
OBAMA WILL WIN WITH HILLARY BACKING HIM AND CAMPAIGNING
WITH HIM.

Brian   June 26th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

This morning, Romney faithfully repeated that charge. When I pointed out that Obama reached across party lines to work with Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, on a non-proliferation measure, and with Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Oregon, on increasing gas mileage requirements, Romney shot back, saying that “Actually, on both cases, you’re talking about two liberal positions, non-proliferation as well as the gasoline mileage."

There you have it from Romney himself….. gasoline mileage is a LIBERAL issue……… I guess conservatives don't care about high gas prices!

J. CA   June 26th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Why sign on with a LOSER ? McCan't can't win.

John in Iowa   June 26th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Put her on the ticket, McCain-She's gorgeous!

Brian   June 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

John McCain is against pork barrel spending…. except when it comes to OUR taxes funding his campaign!!!!

Is this a fiscal conservative?
Small government?
What about HIS family values????

Republicans UNITE and send this traitor and Joe L out on the street!

jane   June 26th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

please Hillary don.t help Obama

Jack from California   June 26th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Another rich spoiled brat – yep a good running mate. At least she seems tough enough to deal with the "Ice Queen" Cindy!

But, one has to think, can she relate to such an old guy like McGeezer?

Gary from Madison, WI   June 26th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Pay Attention: this is the GOP's answer to try to secure Clinton's supporters. They WILL have to have a woman or minority on their ticket just to compete. Condi Rice said she is open to being the VP, and we all know how good she has done. No matter who they throw on the ticket, it will be voter pandering.

In the end, the issues (I hope) will be the deciding factor. If that is the case, change is coming! If not, say hello to $10.00 a gallon of gas, another war (maybe two), and say goodbye to Roe v. Wade.

Dayahka   June 26th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Popular? Maybe, but qualified? No. If McCain wants a woman, there are far better ones available. Palin would be a no-go. We're all already worried about McCain's age and health, so the big question is: Would Palin be able to step in to the presidency on Day 1 (should McCain drive through the Pearly Gates)? Absolutely not. This would be a disaster. Forget it.

Willy   June 26th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Good pick!

Brian   June 26th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

haha a woman on a Republican ticket???? yeah right!

Smile   June 26th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

GOP is lame and boring,,,No one is responding to this lame ticker…..New name…McLame(McCain)

Raymond Duke   June 26th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I don't know the woman so I cannot comment on her qualifications. If she has got them then good. The republicans will go with the best they can pick. A good canidate beats one that can give you one state.

jimmy velman   June 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

CHOOSE COLIN POWELL FOR VP.
MCCAIN OUGHT TO WOO THE GENERAL TO BE HIS VP

Evontroy   June 26th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

She's hot

William, from Cali!   June 26th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Do you really think, the Republicans have a chance to win this Election; no matter who's the VP? Then, I guess you wouldn't call Karl Rove, a "Slumbag", neither…………………………….Just checking!

Lisa   June 26th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Obama just donated $2300 to Hillary's campaign. He might as well select her as the Vice President. She is the best qualified candidate to take office once he's impeached.

M.S. Indiana   June 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Please don't do that to yourself Sarah Palin… Don't get any where near McCain he is bad company..

Go Ron Paul VP !!!!

Michelle from Colorado   June 26th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Who? Oh yeah, anybody will make John McCain look better than he does right now.
Hey, this is not an Obama endorsement. I wouldn't vote for him if he stuck a gun to my head…hmmm, he ISa communist, I had better take that back. I might have to eat my words and a few bullets.
Between a rock and a hard place, pray! Please, God, please save us from these pathetic candidates.

Not a Good Choice ....   June 26th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Given McCain's age and prior history of skin cancer not to mention other human threats to a president at a time of war, this woman would have a realistic chance of becoming president.

There is NO WAY she is ready for that have had to deal with the very narrow scope of responsibilities of Alaska for not very long.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   June 26th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

If you are going to write an article then WRITE it – don't TRICK us into watching a video! Thank you.

Nikki Strong   June 26th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Who?

Gene   June 26th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Please don't do it Sarah. I've always liked you and thought you were one of the few republicans who has a good head on her shoulders and actually incorporates common sense and intelligence when she speaks.

Please don't lump yourself in with someone like McCain.. I don't ever want to see you compared to him in any way… you're too good for him and don't deserve to be stuck working on a sinking ship.

Ted:Canada   June 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Canada for Obama
Listen to your best friends and neighbors from the North. They are the only ones that really care about you.

Sarah don’t get hooked up with McCain you will get politically scared for life as a “looser”. Listen to your northern friends!

Heard that McCain held a town hall meeting and only six people showed up hence he is not going to compete with the “weekends”. Any truth to this?

Amber   June 26th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

In my opinion, Gov. Palin has been doing great things for Alaska. The only thing that could change my vote from Obama to McCain, would be Sarah Palin for VP!

Bradley In Colorado   June 26th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I think Palin would do better with Obama. She's a woman (for the few feminists who aren't with the Puny Unhappy Whimpering Adults) and a conservative, so that would bring variety to the Democratic ticket.

Obama/Palin or whoever in 2008 and 2012!

CNN please post this.

whotoo   June 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

She is beautiful.

joe   June 26th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

she had a silver spoont in her mouth all her life. who are you? please go home with mccain

It just doesn't matter   June 26th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

John McWalkingCane is going to lose, so it doesn't really matter who he picks. The war is a deal breaker for the republicans, no way McGeritol can get elected supporting the most unpopular war and being indistinguishable from the most unpopular president.

joe   June 26th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

good luck mcshame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we love obama

TheTruthHurts   June 26th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I think McCain gets more pop from a woman than Obama. Obama doesn't need it, but it would help McCain's old war–mongering perception.

Just saw a McCain ad on Fox News in California. Probably a waste of money here in CA, but he's rollin in dough, right?

Sheryl   June 26th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I think Sen. McCain's choice in VP is very crucial. His choice could sway many Independents, Conservatives and Hillary supporters toward his campaign. I think he needs to make this decision rather quickly and have his nominee campaigning around the country for him. His choice needs to be a very charismatic person.

Bishop   June 26th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

She'a a NEWBIE too!!! This is ridiculous!!! Booooooooooooo…..

Wrong   June 26th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I wish people would stop speculating on who is going to be the VP for either candidate. This drama is prolonging the hype. Furthermore, who in their right mind would come out and say that they wouldn't mind being a VP – it is clear that these people are not knowledgeable about American politics.

Franky   June 26th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Hmmmm, I like the way you think……

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