(CNN) – Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice-presidential candidate on the Republican ticket for the White House in November, a senior McCain campaign official has told CNN.
Watch: McCain introduces Sarah Palin as his VP
Palin, 44, is a first-term governor who unseated incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary in 2006 and went on to defeat former Gov. Tony Knowles, a Democrat, in the general election.
An advocate of drilling for oil in her state's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, she is little known outside of Alaska.
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Just go grab any woman you can find and think that she will help you get into office. What a joke. The whole ReThuglican Party is a joke. They can't talk about ISSUES at all because they are on the wrong side of most of them. The republican party is WEAK and the tricks are OLD so they have nothing else to talk about. The republicans have an OLD DRIED UP OLD man running for president of this country and the people don't want him. Ronald the Raygun could not come out of the grave to help McSame win this thing.
OBAMA08
WHO???????????????
Way to go! Well done. A master stoke and so much better done than Obama's lackluster and leaked choice. What a great indication of who should be POTUS. McCain-Palin '08
Say WHAT? hahahahahahah OMG I can't take it. If you supported Hillary and think that she is going to be your new champion, you have a new thing coming. Oh I can't take it I'm laughing so hard.
Mr. Obvious?
Obama 08
Palin!? Please, this must be a joke. McCain spends all his time bashing Obama on his "lack of experience"…and his likely VP pick is even LESS EXPERIENCED! Talk about a hypocrite…
This just in.... Obama has clinched this election
Awesome!! Game Over Republicans!!
Obama/Biden '08
Well I guess there goes the inexperienced argument. This woman is no Hillary, and I hope people realize that.
She isn't Hillary
I think this is a disaster for John McCain. Did he actually think that Sen. Clinton's supporters are so dumb they wouldn't realize they were being pandered to?
This will not change my mind at all. I may a female but Obama has my vote. Never heard of her at all. At least no one can say they didn't know who Sen. Obama was before this elections.
. . . . WHO?
No Way no how no McCain.
You just earned my vote McCain!
McCain 08 Hillary 12
Please, tell me this is wrong!
Hopefully Hillary will be able to get angry that she might not be the first woman
Sen. McCain, please tell me how you can say Obama has no experience when Sarah might need to step into your role if you win. I am talking about age, Mr. McCain
-Republican.
is she ready to be commander in chief is something happens to Mccain??? IT
SHE AIN"T HILLARY!
She's only been Gov for 1 year and she's already in a scandal in Alaska!!! As a republican, WHAT WAS HE thinking? McCain is seniel!!!
There goes here political career.
That VP pick is a joke, We all know who McBush is trying to sway to vote for him.
holyyyyy smokes.............i'm so excited and my heart is beating so fast I can't even type. I'm a Hillary supporter. And boy oh boy .....McCain just sunk the U.S.S. Obama.
lol................McCain/Palin 08
Ladies.....let's play hardball!
HUH??? WHO???? WHAT???............... LOL.................
LOL...........
GET READY FOR THE NEW PRESIDENT........BARACK OBAMA.....
What a transparent attempt to pander to the female vote, especially from a guy who consistently votes against equal pay for women.
He just doomed his own ticket.
Palin will almost as good of a choice as Dan Quayle!!! She brings absolutely nothing to the race besides being a woman and a GOP puppet. Lame McCain is trying to capitalize on her being a woman VP since Obama didn't choose Hillary.
Newsflash: Hillary voters ARE NOT going to go for another woman VP... they only want Hillary!! Duh!!!
WAKE UP, AMERICA!! VOTE SMART.... NOT SENILE!!!
ha ha ha ha
She's no Hillary
LOL @ the desperate GOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Ms. Pallin...
Ladies ... look at his history ... John McCain hasn't cared one IOTA about women or issues that matter to them ... until he needed one politically ...
He's like a no good husband or boyfriend that is selfish ... only politically
The Democrats (Kennedy, Richardson, Pelosi..etc) and the media threw Hillary under the bus and as such, you lost MANY lifelong supporters. I just now got off the fence and will vote Republican> Too bad Dems...you had your chance!
Great Choice; she is a reformer who will clean up Washington. This choice incapacitates the changemobile.
WELCOME ON BOARD OF THE SOON SINKING SHIP.
I hope you have a pleasant journey...
Come on, Old McCain believes he get the Hillary-voters???
Well...she's NOT Hillary, and I hope the Hillary-Voters are smart enough to look through this...
By the way the last woman, that was a candidate's VP choice lost...
Good luck Sarah uhm what's her name?
Oh yea McCain....woman are that naive that they will just vote for ANY woman.
What a loser!
Wait a second...McCain decries Obama's lack of experience, and then chooses a 1st term Governor elected in 2006 to be his running mate??? Absolutely absurd...the Democrats will have a field day with this.
I will love to see her ripped by Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton!
lmfao! is this a joke?
Since June I've wondered if she was going to be the choice. Great republican from the state of Alaska. Approval rating above 80%. True conservative. Will definitely appeal to social conservatives, and defected Clinton Supporters. I support Barack Obama, but McCain has made a great choice and made this election ultra competitive.
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!! TOO BAD NOBAMA, YOU COULD HAVE PICKED HILLARY AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOU BUT YOU ARE TOO DUMB TO REALIZE THAT!!!
HAHAHAHAHA
McCain – Palin 08 YES!!
NOW THAT'S CHANGE WE CAN BELEIVE IN!!!!
John McCain just won the election. Once again, Obama and the DNC blow it.
I'm sure Hillary will get blamed for this too..
As a HRC supporter for McCain and a woman (Pro choice however), I'm thrilled.
An obvious ploy to get disenfranchised Hillary voters.
Quit whining about experience people, she has more executive experience than Obama and Biden together!
She is a gun toting pro lifer from Alaska.
It's the economy stupid! I hope this does not cause the HRC supporters to go to her though. We need change and help with the economy. He just proved he won't do jack scrap on healthcare of the economy.
She will win over SOME of Hillary's supporters. However many of Hillary's supporters supported HILLARY, not just any woman
Palin who? What? One of the least populous states... oil rich... and he picks their governor?
Makes no sense...
A seemingly shrewd move by the Republicans to get the Hillary vote, but the MAJOR issue is McCain's age and this unknown woman's ability to be President if McCain is incapacitated or worse.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SERIOUSLY???????????????????
I hope this isn't true.
I cannot count on Sarah as our commander-in-chief if anything happens to Senator McCain.
Palin is very expereienced. So before you start talking, go look at her resume.
HELLO GOVERNOR OF ALASKA!!!
STRONG, STRONG, STRONG TICKET.
Count me in Mrs. Palin!!!
Sarah Palin?? Isn't she from Alaska?? Hmmm, interesting...
I remember her name was brought up but this seems unusual. Why am I getting a feeling that it was a last minute decision?? But overall, I like Sarah, know some things about her. But I think this a big push to try and lure Hillary's peeps. Hey, they can take her peeps, I don't care, LOL!! I don't know, I gotta look at some things because this just sounds to me it was a last minute deicision or so.
Is not bad, is O.K. But I still find it unusual. I thought he was gonna pick Pawlenty...
Dear CNN
Please know right up front that I will NOT consider Sarah Palin just because she is a woman! If that is why McCain has chosen her, it won't work.
I am a 66-yr old female, retired teacher.
I am not a PUMA, either, but I was not happy with Obama's followers for the way they bashed Hillary during the primaries, or with his "not much message" campaign, and for his wanting Hillary to stop the primary process early...and other things.
Sarah Palin is a Republican....I don't agree with her platform.....so I would not be able to vote for her..or McCain.
I thought you might be interested in this.
He should have picked Paris Hilton, or Brittney Spears. He likes trophy broads doesn't he. So is Sarah the New Trophy VP?
Bad judgment in a hardcore
Honestly, I don't see how Sarah Palin couldn't be offended by even being asked. This is such an obviously transparent attempt to appeal to women, I can't imagine how people won't see it.
She Ain't Hillary.
Nice try, Mccain.
Great choice! Female! Pro life!
Who cares? She won't change a thing!!!
ANWR, people.
Talk about reaching out. Good move McCain.
...exec experience and a woman. It sounds like you're paying attention and making the right judgement and decisions.
This woman fired someone because her sister was in a bitter divorce. That will go over well. Good luck.
Echoing words against Dan Quayle in 1988:
"You m'am, are no Hillary Clinton."
this will be to easy
Congrats to McCann and Sarah. I just wish both sides would stop attacking each other and focus on what they are going to do for us not themselves.
This just made my day...
Obama/Biden '08
Great ending for a perfect week for Democrats!
Smart move. Once the public knows more about her, they'll warm to her. She's real old-school Republican. She has a bright political future ahead of her.
But not this year.
Offcourse he would name a woman. After the speech Obama gave last night, McCain knew the only way he could come back after that would be to get the women vote. McCain cannot win over with his policies because he does not have any to offer, so he has to win with gimmicks, like naming a woman to run with him.
Why would any woman want to support you after what you did to your first wife, John?
Hibitual adulterer who applied for a marriage license in Arizona in order to marry Cindy before his divorce from Carol., his first wife who had been recently crippled in a car accident, was complete.
Nice, John. Women will love you.
Does McCain really think he can pick a woman and try to take Hillary supporters away from the Democrats? Does McCain really think he can chose a first term governor and still use the "Obama's not ready" mantra? Does McCain think America won't learn about Palin's corruption charges?
Thats laughable.
hmmm...i'm thinking that mccain is underestimating us democratic women. we're not going to run to him just because he picked a woman. i'd hope not anyway. we're smarter than the manipulation.
Alright!
Now Obama/Biden will definitely win! Thanks McCain!
Conservative base will not follow.
She's being investigated on ethics.
Her husband is involved with the big oil companies.
Excellent material for the democrats to expose.
Not to mention all the crap McCain has.
You made my day...even my year!!! On to November and victory!!!
This is very strategic. Just pick a woman. Any woman.
This is an insult to all women!
Think about it folks: this woman is suppose to be ready to become Commander and Chief" if Panamanian McCain croaks? Man this is a joke!
Doesn't change my mind – I still will vote for McSame.
Does anyone really believe that McCain would listen to a woman?
Obama was right – John McCain doesn't get it. Can't wait to hear what Hillary has to say.LOL!
GAME OVER MCCAIN!!!
Senator Obama im proud of you for a job well done last night
All i know is that she is a beauty queen who has been governor for two years
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Obama / Biden 08.
You can't leak a decision that was made last minute as a result of panic.
She is literally married to big oil. Her husband works for BP.
So the republicans go so far as to pander that they choose a woman for the VP pick
you know the only reason he did this was to look good for the election there is no way he is thinking about using this VP pick for anything after the election
what an actor
Obama/Biden08 the people who take this country and their citizens seriously and who are not just trying to stay in the white house for fun
Well there goes the inexperienced argument from the Republicans!! What were they thinking????? Every single argument he's made against Obama about his so called inexperience has just been cancelled out!
It's a good pick for McCain. I still won't vote for him, but it's a smart move, politically.
Ok, so McCain's answer ... quick grab a woman any woman. This is a slap to all women in the world. She ain't no Hillary and women of the world are not stupid.
If John McCain thought that Hillary's supporter just wanted a woman – that's bad judgement. Hillary has her support because of who she is and what she stands for – not because she is a woman. The fact that she is a woman was only as (un)significant as Obama being black. So, to pick a woman as VP for political calculation only will not ring home with the Hillary supporters!
And to further ad to my previous comment, please look up Sarah Palin. If you don't know about her, you will know about her soon enough. She is a game changer. She has been about change in the state of Alaska. I'm a proud democrat, but Gov. Palin is a GREAT choice.
That first post guy is ridiculous.
A very political pick if there was ever one.
The Repugs must keep in mind that Palin is a heartbeat away from the presidency. Is she ready to serve?
McCain probably chose her only for the chance to draw in women's votes.. but you know what they say.. a woman voting for McCain is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.
Bye-Bye Barrack!
LOL who is inexerienced? This has got to be a joke. This woman has only been a governor for 2 years and people dare to question Obamas experience? Also, the state of Alaska is getting ready to investigate her on corruption charges. THANK YOU JOHN MCCAIN you just handed it to Senator Obama!
4 MORE MONTHS.!! THATS WHOT U GOT IN OFFICE RE-PUBLICANS
4 MORE MONTHS !!!!
Great choice!!
The Republicans just won it lock, stock and barrel.
Buh-by obamabots!
McCain-Palin '08
John McCain made a risky but a good choice. One goal of this VP pick is to target the "sisterhood of traveling pansuits" who voted for Hillary Clinton. In this election, Obama could have made history in big way with Hillary Clinton as VP but he didn't take that chance. Now McCain is going to make history by having a woman for a VP. I do not know her at all, but she may be able to tap into some of those women who voted for Hillary and not please about Obama not giving her a chance.
- Nuwan from Houston TX
Great choice. My DH was hoping for her long time ago. She is a rising star and will be ready to be 1st female president after MCcain
Wow talk about lack of expeirence who is this woman have never heard of her before. He is the biggest hypocrit ever.
crickets...
Desperation
Does he really think women are THAT stupid? They are not going to vote for him just because he has this unqualified soccer mom running with him. How insulting! Hillary supporters are not ignorant, they will not fall for this. Any woman is NOT better than no women in the running. He's an idiot! He's old and has a good chance of not surviving a four year term and that would leave her in charge of the country. NO THANKS!
hahahaha. this is great! and goes against the McCain/experiance mantra of the last 2 months. I guess the elephants just secured Alaska.
You Obamaites are just devistated that McCain was the one who picked a women instead he picked Biden. With Biden's dismal 2% showing in the primaries I don't see who Mr. Obama thought would want him.
Go Sarah
Wow. Exactly how stupid does he think women are?
McCain/Palin is TOAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bet on it!
wow... take that DNC
So where does she stand on the issues? Did McCain just tick off the real conservatives by picking her? Doesn't sound like she's very experienced. Could be interesting but I think Biden is going clean her clock in the VP debates.
This is a big mistake. He doesn´t understand that it wasn´t about a woman in office, it was about Hillary. I feel like this choice showcases his lack of understanding. He just lost my potential vote.
Bizarre choice. Not a smart choice. Palin has minimal experience. Palin will not attract Hillary women with a right wing and socially conservative record.
what in the world is he thinking? ha ha ha
Obama 08
And out come the PUMA'S in full force.
They won't support Palin because of her "qualifications" (because she has none).
Could it be they are supporting her because she is..Dare I say…a woman. So sad
Deb from Okla, spoken like a true okie. Get your head out of the sticks, you are voting against yourself.
She should do the RNC a favor and refuse. Since mccain can't seem to make up his mind they can hopefully help us.
PALIN, PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY, REFUSE>>>>>>
AND she's for MORE oil drilling in the reserve:(
The GOP thinks women are emotional and not politically sophisticated enough to see this pick for what it is: blind panic.
They think that women will blindly vote for one of their own than for the candidate that has their best interests in mind.
Also, there goes the inexperience line of attack. This woman has been governor for less than two years, and other than beauty pageants and state trooper scandals, has no other relevant experience.
Everyone is going to see through this. Women supported Hillary Clinton because she was an experienced, tough woman. If all women wanted was a female in the White House on top of the ticket, Elizabeth Dole would have gotten the nomination when she ran years ago!
This pick shows McCain knows he can only win by dividing the Democrats. Can't wait to see Biden devour her....hilarious
I'm a Hillary supporter that was going to vote for McCain until NOW!!! Palin as a VP? how in the hell she's going to debate with Joe Biden? is this what you called strong ticket? Now I'm just not voting!!! You blasted Obama in regards of of Experience!!! And now you are putting a women that's been a gov. just a year and a half? and a ex beauty pageant? is she ready to be presiden of UNited States!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A year an half she's been governor!! This sux for me now because I will not VOTE!!!!
Talking about Obama's lack of experience?! McCain is 72 years old, and is Palin ready to be President? Really, this is a huge risk for them. The experience card is gone, done.
Awesome. Ironically, she has more "executive managment experience" than McCain, Obama and Biden combined. This infuses an exciting new aspect and certainly will make this a historic election.
Senator McCain chose her to try and bring in the Hilliary Clinton supporters and I think that is an insult (and that might be the wrong word to use but right now I can't think of the right word). What he is missing the fact those women wanted Hilliary. She is only 44 years old and McCain is 72 if somewhere God forbid were to happen to them COULD she handle it – I don't think so. Let's hope that the Democrats win and win handily this time. Our country is in trouble and this is not the time to play game, Senator McCain.
She is no Hillary
EXCELLENT CHOICE!
Hey guys, and gals, instead of saying "who?" and tilting your head, how about doing a little more research for once? In less time she's accomplished more than Barack Obama ever has, and as far as sticking to her principles she has more integrity than Obama, Biden, or even John McCain himself.
A red state conservative who is literally married to the oil industry and under an abuse of power investigation?
That's pretty much the Republican brand right there.
Fabulous! See ya Obambam! Way to go McCain.
Hillary supporters? Welcome to the new Republican party! We will be glad to have you.
She looks like a barbie doll news anchor.Look out Cindy this just might be your replacement.Shes a big oil gal, from a big oil controled state.Nothing more needs saying.
BIDEN vs PALIN lol....... Republicans are in big trouble
It figures that he would select a former beauty queen.
i guess he's going after Hillary's feminist supporters with this.
Sweet! And she's hot too!
Yeah McCain, Just because I am a women, does not mean I will vote for any women.
Obama/Biden 08
And I love the Clintons.
This pick does a great service to George H.W. Bush. It makes his choice of Dan Quayle look like a good one.
18 months experience in the smallest state? Next in line to the presidency with a 72 year old (US male life expectency is 75 years)?
This isn't a bad choice. It is incompetent.
I can only imagine Biden's line in his vice presidnetial debate...
"Ms. Palin, I know Hillary Clinton and you are NOT Hillary Clinton..."
Sorry, McBlinky, this isn't going to work. We aren't that stupid.
Can't replace Hillary with unknown pro-lifer.................... Puhleeze, it is insulting to say the least. Which is all this deserves
Wow.... you cry Sen. Obama's inexperience and you PICK Sen. Palin? Who has NO experience? A Gov. from Alaksa? Are you KIDDING ME? This is a JOKE RIGHT?
Sen. Joe Biden is going to EAT HER UP ALIVE. She is NO MATCH for Sen. Joe Biden.
John McCain made a gamble and as a WOMAN, I think he LOST BIG TIME!!!
If McCain thinks this pick will garner more of the women vote, he is sorely mistaken! His policies will hurt more women in this country regardless who is on his ticket! Palin is no HRC!
CNN,
Please tell me this is a joke! I am trying hysterically to contain my laughter.
Terrible choice,
Married an Air head,
Now has an Air head for VP.
How gullible are Americans.
Happy Days are here again!
She is going to pave the way for all the independent hard working women who have stepped up to the plate to make a difference in their families and communities lives!
McCain/Palin 08-BY A LANDSLIDE
oops – I meant I will NOT vote for McSame... laughing too hard to type...
Georgia Ind. for Obama
Sounds great for Obama/Biden!!!
Two years of experience, previous job as a mayor of a town with 6,000 people in Nowheresville, Alaska, only 44-years-old, all good news.
Sure she's more attractive than Biden, but Biden will devour her in the debates. I'm sure she has stunning foreign policy credentials!
This is just another female Republican along the lines of Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin and all of the other attractive, inexperienced and naive GOP politicians. If you think this is going to get Clinton voters...well, lol.
No surprise here – typical pandering. If women voters fall for this, they deserve the setback McCain would mean for women's rights.
McCain just blew it. I thought he was going to select Romney. If anything happen's to McCain is Palin going to be ready? NO NO NO NO.
She does not have ANY EXPEEINCE...
Obama 08
Are you kidding? You talk about lacking experience! What's with McCain and these younger women.........Bill Clinton all over again!
Can't wait to see her debate Joe Biden!
This is an insult to women... obviously just to pick up disillusioned Hillary voters. As what one might call a former 'PUMA', I'm firmly behind Obama now!!!
OMG what a bad move on McCain's part. Do we even need to have an election?
McCain has the audacity to say that Obama isn't qualified after 8 years in the Illinois senate and 3 years in the US Senate then appoints someone younger than Obama with only 2 years as a governer and previous experience in a city council? It's clear that they think they can peel women off of the dems simply by having a woman despite her qualifications.
Downfall McCain. You won't et Hillary's supporters. This unknown small stae Gov. is she ready to lead?
Being a staunch conservative, I was hesitantly going to vote for McCain, but now I'm not sure I've even going to vote....His VP choice is very disappointing.
JS
YES YES YES! He secummed to the pressures, so women rejoice b/c he picked A woman. Any woman will likely vote for this woman.
Smart--very smart John McCain.....just what we need! Why not just hand it to the Dems?
One question. Since John McCain doesn't support equal pay for women, would Sarah be paid less than the other male VPs before her.
No Way. No How. No McCain.
McCain just pwn'd himself.
She's no Hillary, this strategy will not work.
Sarah Palin has NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. Isn't that the reason John McCain has been saying Obama isn't ready?
If McCain thinks Palin is READY RIGHT NOW, then he is also saying that Obama must also be ready.
SO REPUBLICANS WHATS YOUR TAKE..WHO IS SHE WHAT HAS SHE DONE?????
MOST IMPORTANTLY WILL CINDY ALLOW THIS YOUNG WOMAN AROUND HIM?????
Wow! Ok well this is defintely a surprise. McCain really wants those female voters. Will they bite???
wow....this is bad
So, what are her qualifications to the Commander in Chief?
Younger than Obama. So unknown that she is a wildcard. Not even one full term as governor of Alaska.
She hasn't even got any Washington expereience, good or bad. What a stupid choice! Thank you, John McCain!
I was a Hillary Clinton supporter seriously worried about Barack Obama's experience. I know Governor Palin, and I think she is a fantastic choice for Senator McCain. She actually has more executive experience than Senator Obama. I have been wavering on which way to go, and this pick solidifies it for me. Senator McCain is ready to be president, and I can cast my ballot for a woman that I really admire. Senator McCain, you have my vote.
This women is not Hilary. What experience does she have. Women said over and over again that they voted for Hilary because she was the most experienced? How does this woman compare? no contest. PANDER BEAR is awake and growling. With this pick, McCain says experience doesn't matter. There is no reason to vote for a party that failed americans. END OF STORY.
maybe he should just stand up on stage next to a jar of ovaries and a uterus. same thing.
yeah, because she could take the lead if something happened to you. what is this guy thinking? or is he?
Love it! this HIllary supporter is voting for McCain Palin!
Awesome! Palin is a breath of fresh air!
The difference between Palin and Obama is that Palin is the VP, not running for President. In addition, she has a history of success, not corruption.
McCain/Palin 08!!! Woot!
Sad choice. Romney was the right guy to choose.
Sorry, Juan McCain, you just lost my vote. Guess I'm not voting this time since I can't vote for a RINO and I certainly can't vote for the Socialist.
NOT GOOD. The fact that she is a woman will get McBush in office and continue the downward spiral.
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Young, inexperienced mother of five. What happens if John McCain expires and Sarah Palain becomes our president?? She didn't think she even had a chance to become his V.P. She has way to many things on her plate. Barack/Biden '08
huh?
So what are the requirements for VP these days?
With a resume like Palin's, I think that I could achieve consideration for VP in a couple of years LOL.
good choice. She has about the same experience as obama. He was a "community advocate" and a senator for a few years. She has been a governor for a few years.
No matter how you look at it governor > senator.
And another difference, she's NOT running for President
one year as governor of a tiny (electorally) state. and before that, a city councilwoman. and the Repubs say obama is inexperienced??? pure hypocrisy.
stick a fork in mccain, he's done.
(and ladies, both mccain and palin are anti-choice, and want to overturn roe v. wade. think about it)
Great job McCain.
McCain/Palin 08
How in the world can a woman with 1-1/2 years of experience as Governor, with no experience in national security issues, possibly be picked as a running mate by the oldest man ever to run for President. Is McCain senile, or does he think he'll live forever? What in heck does he think is going to happen if he can't serve? Oh, my God, the Republicans really do want to destroy this country!
What a stupid choice, but maybe Obama has a chance now. A 44 year old woman from Alaska with no experience to be the VP for an old man. If something happens to him, do we want her as President? I don't think so.
You just blew it McBush.
I just can't wait for the VP debate!!!!!
Whoever is moderating can't complete doing the GOP bidding and keep foreign policy completely out of it.
Biden will filet her and deliver her in bite sized chunks for the McCain camp to eat with their humble pie come November.
Can we also start talking about Alaska politics now CNN – lets have a discussion about corruption and Ted Stevens and the Alaskan GOP
I have her campaign slogan right here:
Pallin – The Most Transparent Choice.
Just wait unti everybody sees her big ties to big oil, can't wait!!! Now if Hillary voters back McCain, they'll be giving this no-name the experience to run against Hillary when Hillary runs again. Better think about controlling your emotions, Hillary supporters and PUMAs.
**********
WHO...............????
I just heard something about moose burgers.. ???
Is that how he picks his VP's...???
I guess it's not what credentials you bring to the Whitehouse ... It's...What they bring to a BBQ..??
*****
Obama/Biden .........for ALL the RIGHT Reasons..!!
While it's always wonderful to see more women on the national political stage, I have to wonder how McCain can continue to bash Obama's "lack of experience," considering his VP nominee is no more experienced.
NOW DO YOU HAVE PROOF THAT HE IS PANDERING TO THE FEMALE VOTE. NOT THIS FEMALE. THIS IS A JOKE
Ummm a young woman and an old man who has trouble with adultery.... WHAT in the world!!!
Cindy McCain, watch out!!
Mr. McCain never ceases to amaze me. I hope voters can see this gross move for what it is, to round up Hillary supporters. John McCain, you disgust me.
Sorry John McCain picking a woman will not help you. I give you some cred for trying…but it won't work! As Hillary supporter myself, how did that go?
NO WAY-NO-HOW-NO MCCAIN!!
And she doesn't have any experience, so its easy to see that you made a decision based on gender. What a hypocrite you are, does she know your voting record on womens issues? Apparently not!
So I guess Obama's inexperience is now off the table for the Republicans? Palin's experience is 2 years as governor, yet McCain believes she's ready to take over as president of the U.S. at a moment's notice.
what a joke. Biden is still gonna slam Gov Palin in the debate. Beyond a desire to carry Alaska, this is an attempt to help Senator Stevens to retain his seat, and limit a bigger Republican disaster in November.
The self-proclaimed hockey mom vs. Joe Biden? Ha ha!!
Does Palin have the experience to step into the Presidency at a moment's notice? I don't think so!
Isn't Palin under investigation in Alaska? What is McCain thinking (or is he)?
For a bunch of liberals, there are some pretty preudiced comments here. No wonder Hillary's women will be voting for John McCain.
Can you say President OBAMA.
Wow!
What a LAME attempt to steal Disgruntled Hillary supporter votes.
DORK!
McCain likes the way Palin looks, and Obama scared him last night. McCain turned 72 years old today and has fought several bouts with cancer.........now you tell me? Is this woman ready to be president? I don't think so.
LOL...I know McCain thinks that women aren't that smart, but come on this is kinda condescending to think that any women will do. It's obvioius that people have a deep connection with Hillary. How can you jump on Obama about not being ready to lead and say you will pick someone who is ready to be commander in chief and pick someone younger and even more unexperienced than Obama. The PUMA organization is a ruse their isn't millions. Didn't work for Mondale....aint going to work for you. You just feed this newcomer to the wolves Biden will chew her up and spit her out...Game On
Bo/Jo "08"
With all due respect to Governor Palin, this really looks like it's a LOOK I HAVE A FEMALE CANDIDATE I'M PROGRESSIVE decision. McCain wants to talk about experience? Palin only has some city council work and two years of governorship behind her. At least Obama had a decade of state legislature work before his senate career.
And if, heaven forbid, something should happen to McCain (remember that he would be 76 by the end of a first term, should he win), this woman with no Washington experience would have to take over. I don't think she could. She may be a competent governor (at least, I haven't heard of any scandals or anything involving her), but Washington material? I think not.
Seriously, it really, really looks like McCain is simply trying to meet Obama's historic-ness...but when Obama delivers his acceptance speech on the 45th anniversary of I Have a Dream, a governor from the sticks doesn't really compare.
You know, it's ironic.
People claim that Obama is about change and new ideas, and yet in his first decision he picks a standard, establishment senator for VP.
People claim that McCain is about sameness and old ideas, and yet in his first decision he picks a new, non-establishment woman for VP.
I can't wait until the Democrats try to claim that Palin is too inexperienced to be VP. The Republicans will simply point out that their young VP candidate has MORE experience than the Dem's presidential candidate.
I will be ecstatic if this is the actual choice. This would actually top Lieberman as bad choices go for McCain. It comes off as completely desperate to get Hillary's supporters.. and Palin is no Hillary. Also it goes completely against the republican attack line of inexperience. No one has heard of Palin and she has been a the Gov for less than 2 years?!?!
Congrats McCain, you just solidified this election for Obama
Amazing choice. Palin brings back the outsider/maverick angle to McCain's campaign. She also injects some youth, and makes the McCain ticket more palatable to the scorned Hillary supporters who have been threatening to cross the party line.
McCain-Palin '08
Who is she? I guess McCain is trying to show that he does support women's rights so any skirt will do?? She cannot compare to Hillary Rodham Clinton and I as a Woman-I'm offended with this gesture.
Obama/Biden '08
CHECKMATE?
Wow.....you gotta give McCain credit for Strategy...he`s certainly making sure he stays in the game. Don`t know anything about Sarah Palin, but the fact that he chose a woman, younger, etc makes me wonder whether she really was the best person for the VP position or whether this was just pure strategy. Either way.....good move McCain! That will certainly ruffle some feathers.
However, my support still goes with Obama!
Well this makes it interesting................but I'm still voting for Obama.
She can join McSame as being the only ticket in history who have been under investigation for wrongdoing while in office.
I guess McSame could not get someone out of a prison.
Amber, are you serious? This is a disgrace! True Hillary supporters realize how sexist McCain is being here.
This is an insult to women… obviously just to pick up disillusioned Hillary voters. As what one might call a former 'PUMA', I'm firmly behind Obama now!!!
More Pandering. LOL
A cynical choice! Does he really think she is capable of running the country–being Commander in Chief–if anything happens to him? Frightening!
What a surprise, another Repuglican who wants to drill. Awful choice. Romney is probably crying on Guiliani's shoulder right now.
I knew something had to be up. How many women are going to fall for this trick. Still the same Bushnomics
See your commander- in -cheif wanabee make an important decision.
Bad judgement,
terrible for America.
This a joke.
I cannot wait to hear FOX news, and the rest of the GOP spin this as a Positive choice. This is too funny.
Mondale/Ferraro
Mondale/Ferraro
HAHAHAHA, what a sweep it will be this year.
No experience a was MAYOR of
WASILLA, AK population 5,400.
HAHAHAHAHAHA, and they said Obama had no experience. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
well I have to say who is this Person? I have never heard of her. Senator McCain did not get this one right! What about Huckabee? He was by far our best shot at winning in November, I would rather have him choose Ridge! I can't believe this!!! Are you trying to divide the republican base. I for one will not support you now Mr. McCain, you had your shot to sure up the conservative vote, but i for one am not going to vote for you! SHOULD OF BEEN HUCKABEE!!!!!!!!!!!! I am now casting my vote for Senator Obama and urge my fellow conservatives to do so! You have lost me! Signed one mad Republican
Barack is" to young and inexperienced" quotes from John McCain welcome to the flip flop express.
Smart, attractive, and a reformer...Too bad the current Republican party's policies are repugnant to everything America stands for. Once the GOP evolves into the type of party where the majority are the likes of Palin, Schwartzeneger, and Bloomberg, I'll definitely give them another look.
like you can't see right through that pick.
politics as usual, no substance.
no insult to the lady but this is just tooooo obvious to be
believable.
Make no mistake. Picking Palin is an insult to the intelligence of Hillary supporters. You can't just pick ANY woman and expect her supporters to follow.
Palin does NOT represent the views of the vast majority of women in this country.
No way, no how, no McCain.
Obama/Biden 08!
Palin has experience in the top political job in Alaska (Governor), Obama has experience in.......wait........well................nevermind.
I was ready to vote for McCain... but now he has picked a woman with questionable ethics and little experence. How can a vote for a team that was only picked to look prettier than the Democrat?
Oh boy. Just heard that her husband works for BP. That makes me very uncomfortable. No more oil connections please. We already had Cheney and Bush. Need I say more.
McCain being a sexist thinks that one women is the same as another..as Hillary did so well...just pick a woman...........
At least McCain doesn't have an upside down ticket. She is a Govenor and was a mayor. She has more experience than Obama. McCain truly is a Maverick. The DNC installed their candidate and shoved Clinton out with the help of the media. We will have the first woman vp.
Ha! Ha! Republicans – John McCain has just handed this election to President Obama. Why would he pick someone that no one knows and has less experience than Obama? Is it because he is trying to pander to Hillary's supporters? The Lord told me tell you – IT WON'T WORK, No way, No How, No McCain. This so funnnnnyyyyyyy!!!!!
It has already been PROVEN that the leader of the PUMAS is a republican voter posing as a democrat. All you idiots still acting like you've been lifelong democrats by choosing cool user names need to find a new strategy. You republicans are only losing because you have been underhanded and conniving for the past 8 years.
McCain just can't say no to a young attractive women with money!!!!!!
What a JOKE!!!!
Way to go McCain.
You just made a mockery of women everywhere.
Game. Set. Match. Election over. See you later Obama.
Palin is a star.
I support Obama and I would LOVE it if he picked Pailin. McCain has it totally wrong – no way Hillary supporters would help any other woman but Hillary make history. No Way in Heck will they help to get Pailin into the White House with McCain. They want Hillary to be the first woman elected president – if Pailin gets in with McCain at his age you can bet seeing her run and win in 2012. Hillary supporters are not dumb – obviously McCain has a very narrow view of women! Love the pick John – way to go!! Now Hillary is going to campaign her behind off for Obama!!
I hope that this doesn't make the Hillary "supporters" (ie: closet republicans) try to justify voting for McCain this fall. If they go there solely because he chose a woman shows that that was the only criteria they had.
It's sad that people don't realize the difference between an opponent and an enemy. In the democratic nominee race, Clinton and Obama were opponents who actually shared many similar views. Now that it's over, they can focus on the enemy. The "enemy" is not even McCain, the man, but the Bush/McCain mindset and ideals that have brought this country down to where it is.
Please vote intelligently and stick with Obama/Biden '08
Wow this is shocking...
This is an insult to women… obviously just to pick up disillusioned Hillary voters. As what one might call a former 'PUMA', I'm firmly behind Obama now!!!
Hey Debbie,
I follow this blog and everybody knows you are a male republican! The game is up!
Well, this certainly puts the experience factor off the table. This woman does not have the experience to be a heartbeat away from the presidency for a man who would be the oldest elected president in history.
McCain just won the election. You Obamite's whining and pathetic insults are music to my ears. Obama's ego and lies started the ship sinking and now McCain's pick just opened up the hull. Way to go Mac!!!!!
Obama just won. You can turn off the TVs and stop reading the news, you hear me, I'm sayiing it out and loud, Obama won the nomination.
What American would elect a 44 year old woman from Alaska! I think this is a nice way for McCain to lose the election. Actually, McCain, this truly goes to my heart, I should say to our hearts.
YOu are serving us the win on a silver platter because you love this country so much you know you are not the one who is gonna be able to deliver the change you know we need and that Republicans will not bring either.
McCain we love you!!! Yes Obama supporters love you for serving us the win on a silver platter.
I know you did this on purpose!
OMG, is someone gonna wake me up, Is this real?????
Did he really chose her!!!
HALELULIA!!!!!!!!!
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I'm going crazy!!!!!!
I would like to tell McCain thank you on behalf of all Democrats, he just gave Obama/Biden the election. If he was trying to get Hillary's female voters he could have at least picked Condi who is actually known.
Wow. If I needed another reason not to vote for Obama, McCain just gave it to me. I love the choice.
McCain '08
Hillary '12
I love the pick. She is a REAL person and a woman, and has more experience than Obama has. She has executive experience and is a reformer.
WOW!!!!
The worst blunder is Modern political history.
Obama/Biden'08
THANK YOU John McCain! This is one of the most exciting things to happen in a long time. The race just got interesting again.
McCain/Palin 08!!
maybe next time the GOP can pick Clarence Thomas as VP to try and pander to African Americans.........oh wait, people have heard of him.
Big mistake. Hillary supporter wanted Hillary not just any woman. The wanted Hillary because Hillary has accomplished so much. This was a big mistake on the behalf of John McCain because this woman is not capable of running the Country in the fact that something was to happen to hip. Hillary herself is now going to work as hard as she can to get Obama elected as Hillary herself wanted to be the first woman President. This pick is no gamechanger, it just makes Obama look even better.
Biden will chew her up and spit her out. So much for the experience only candidate. I guess his first choice didn't want the job, don't blame them, who wants their career to go up in flames when he loses.
Now I know McCain has given up and not really serious about winning.
Who is going to trust this woman to run the nation should something happen to McCain.
who????? UMM who is she? what has she done????
This is an obvious attempt to get Hillary's 18 million votes. And you know what? After what the DNC did to Hillary, it is very tempting.
Prediction: HILLARY VS PALIN 2012....WELCOME PRES HILLARY!
McCain decries Obama's lack of experience... then picks her as VP???
Love it! I was a big Romney supporter and I think this is a great pick.
I cant stop laughing!!!!
This lady is not Hillary....so if you people get mccain elected and something happens to him...we'll have a very INEXPERIENCE commander in chief..
GO OBAMA GO...GAME IS OVER FOR THE REBUPLICANS
Just think; McCann wins the whitehouse and Sarah becomes president then in 2012 it's Hillary vs Sarah!!!
EXCELLENT CHOICE
Awesome pick!
This former Hillary supporter will definitely be voting for McCain/Palin!
Hmmm,
If a MAN had Sarah Palin's resume, would HE still be considered for VP. Just makes you wonder huh.
Well, there goes his argument about Obama's supposed lack of experience. Come on – the man is 72 years old, and his choice for VP is a young woman whose sole political experience is two years as Governor of a remote and highly Republican state and time spent as Mayor and a City Council Member in Wasilla, Alaska, population 5400. She has zero national experience, zero foreign policy experience. Is this who you really want to take over if McCain expires in office???
I'm laughing so hard. He's TOTALLY blown it. He can't say a WORD about Obama's "lack of experience" now...and that was ALL he had against him. He just handed the presidency to Obama! Woo hooooooooooooooooooooo
Who crafted the Violence Against Women Act? Oh yeah, that would be Joe Biden.
Sarah Who?
first time i am excited about the election. hurrah!!!!! Go Sarah
It could work... after all this is the same electorate that re-elected George Bush. They are just trying to lower the bar for the gullibility of the typical dis-engaged American Voter. Maybe it will be a home run.
He has been bashing Obama for being young and inexperienced? He is 72 years old and has had health issues – shouldn't his VP be someone who really can lead? This is just pandering at it's worst.
Lack of experience?!?!?! As a VP she has much more executive experience than Obama does... and he wants to be the pres. To me it just highlights how little experience Obama has when McCain's VP has much more!!
Doesn’t his completely undermine his 'inexperienced' argument since he can die and she could be president?
I'm glad that a woman has a chance, but I'm still backing Obama.
She ain't Hillary,... she's better than Hillary! She has more executive experience than Obama! With a 90+% approval rating plus she's NOT a lawyer. Certainly she's a darkhorse candidate but let's see how this plays out. Wake up America! NOBAMA!
McCain / Palin '08
Ladies, please dont fall for this!!! She is against abortion right among other things!!!!! She isnt Hillary and doesnt stand for anything that Hillary stood for!! She is the polar opposite of Hillary, McCain did this to try to steal some votes!!!
Dont forget what Hillary stands for, and dont fall for this McCain ploy for votes!!!!!
I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!
McCain pandering is nothing new. Now, will women fall for it? Will women seal the fate of women's rights and progress by falling for this? I can't wait to find out.
Another oil junkie......
She ain't Hillary!
Picking this woman will not get McCain the female vote. She is the complete opposite of Hillary Clinton-Pro Life, pro drilling. Does he really think he will get Hillary supporters with this choice? If anything those women on the fence will vote Obama.
I can't wait for the Vice Presidential debates.
An ex-beauty queen who's been in office for a year-and-a-half!
Great judgment McCain.
If he drops dead, I'm sure she'll be ready to lead the whole nation on Day 1!!! She's the perfect leader to handle the war, world peace, and foreign conflicts. She's like Dan Quayle...but better!
EXCELLENT CHOICE!
McCain-Palin '08
Do we know anything about her other than that she's inexperienced and a supporter of the Oil Industry. Perhaps that's all that matters.
Repeat after me: PANDERING, PANDERING, PANDERING
This is a poor choice for McCain. If he thinks that putting a woman on the ticket will bring women voters to him he is vastly mistaken. This woman is pro-life, andwill work with McCain to overturn Roe vs. Wade. She has no foreign policy experience, 1 yr as governer of Alaska, and was the mayor of a remote town in Alaska. Be wise people, Palin is not capable of being President as John McCain is not capapble to be President.
Who?? Is right! What about Colin Powell? Huckabee? Romney? Condi? Very disappointed!
I am a Hillary supporter and I am telling you that McCain pick is brilliant, he gets my family votes. She is much better then Biden. By the way VP do not need an experience, a president needs it. McCain will get a 30% of Democrats with his pick. I love McCain.
How can you be a Hillary supporter and now a supporter of McCain?
Just because he picked at woman as his VP doesn't mean she is the best choice. She is no Hillary, does she stand for the same things Hillary stands for? Or were you just supporting Hillary because she was female?
Now I see how desperately McSame needs the women.
IT WON'T WORK!
This is great! I was against Obama, but not necessarily for McCain- but Palin is a great choice. She is smart and stands up against corruption. I would vote for her!
So the GOP is trying to get those bitter Hillary supporters, I'd take offense because it seems their trying to play with peoples intelligence.
SARA PALIN FOR PRESIDENT in 2012!!! Let's turn over Roe vs. Wade!!!
NO HILLARY- EVER!!
McCain for president 2008- Let's turn over Roe vs. Wade!!!
I can't wait for the VP debate....Biden is going to dismantle her!
I'm worry for Joe Biden at the VP debate. Any attack to Palin would be seen as "attacking a woman".
Yeah, I definitely won't vote for McCain now since Palin is an advocate of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Isn't she under investigation in Alaska for abuse of power?
WHO???
What a low move to pick someone ONLY because of their gender. I've never in my LIFE heard that name before..