August 29, 2008
Posted: 10:22 AM ET
CNN

Watch Palin discuss her thoughts on being VP in February.

(CNN) — With Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty out of the mix, increased speculation over who McCain will pick as has GOP vice presidential nominee has turned toward Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Sources point to Palin as McCain's running mate, but CNN has not confirmed.

In February, CNN's Joe Johns asked Gov. Palin whether she would join the Republican ticket if asked.

“It seems so out of the realm of possibility. I feel like I don’t even have to answer your question. At some point in my life, I would like to have an opportunity if it’s handed to me to serve on a national level," she said then. "But I don’t think it’s going to happen on this go around.”

Watch Palin answer the question.

Palin said at the time that McCain should choose a governor as his running mate.

"I do think there needs to be a governor on the ticket. A governor on the front line, administering bureaucracy and setting good policy for the people for whom they are serving. They know how to run government.

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.

Filed under: John McCain • Sarah Palin


Lisa M   August 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

So if something God forbid happens to McCain, she has the experience to be the Prez?

What experience is that?

Dave   August 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Now this is change! A true fresh face to Washington. Tell me Dems, How is Biden, a senator of 35 years change I can believe in?

John   August 29th, 2008 10:57 am ET

The funny thing about this…..she has only been a GOVENOR for 2 years….that means she actually runs a government…..she is actually more experienced than the Dem's Presidential Candidate!!!!!!!!!

Paul   August 29th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Please know she's only been governor for a year and a half!! not even 2 years !!!

victor durojaiye   August 29th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Based on the Republican Vice presidential Pick, I believe it is obvious to the entire world that John McCain is just a plain old politician with no thought out strategy, but will obviously do whatever it takes to win the White House. This election is not just about winning but about the lives of everyday Americans.

Bryan   August 29th, 2008 10:56 am ET

What a sad attempt to attract Hillary's supporters. The only problem is, once they all find out she is Pro-Life, they will run back to Obama so fast McCain won't know what hit him. I think he just picked her because he didn't want to ruin a truly promising political career!

Willie   August 29th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Wow, she was Mayor and council member of a town of 7,000 people. The entire population of Alaska is only 600,000 and this is his first choice. It's sad that people will vote for the ticket because she is a female. What a sorry election.

Linda from Michigan   August 29th, 2008 10:56 am ET

If John McCain thinks picking Palin as a running mate will get the womans' vote, he is sorely mistaken. If he thinks woman wanted Hillary Clinton just because she is a woman, he is sorely mistaken. That is an insult to our intelligence and demeaning! We wanted Hillary because of what she believes in and for the person she is inside; we want Obama for what he believes in and for the person he is inside. The fact that she is a woman or he is African-American has nothing to do with it! I feel insulted by this pick as should all other women. I will be voting for Obama.

Jess   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

WOOOOOOHOOOOO! Great choice!

Johnboy   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

It will be fun to watch all of those Obama DNC articles float to the bottom of the page. This is the new story!

Francie - G'vl, SC   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

McCain just elected PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Sarah   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

She stands for our issues and our needs. I'm a mom and so is she. I can't wait to vote in November!

NORA, FLORIDA   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

She is not Hillary and does not stand for Hillary values or views; therefore McCain would not get my vote if he paid for it!!! McCain selected her in hopes of getting the Clinton women votes but they better wake up and smell the policies. Don't be bamboozled because of the fact Palin has a down syndrome kid because she also has the supports and type of access to healthcare that many Americans don't have!!!

Patrick   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Wow, what a transparent bid to pick up Hillary supporters.

Of course anyone who would switch from supporting Hillary Clinton to supporting Palin is doing it based on her being a woman and little else. Their positions on the issues are absolutely nothing alike.

Larry Kincaid   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

They even found a pic of her with her flag pin on…..isn't that sweet?

Greg   August 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I have always thought that John McCain doesn't really WANT to be
president. This confirms my suspicions.

Larry Kincaid   August 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Governors know how to run government? You mean like Bush? LOL Then why wouldn't being a state senator count – like Obama was for 7+ years? This woman has no name recognition, no experience, and no prayer of becoming VP. Thank heavens. GOP is done for. Enough already.

drp   August 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Interesting statement – she would like to do it "if it is handed to her." She sounds like a good republican.

mike   August 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The pick seems to be one of desperation. McCain is rolling the dice and pandering to the right wing base of the party. Her experience is very limited. I wonder why he did not choose a Kay Bailey Hutchinson or another GOP female office holder with experience. Her lack of experience is dangerous. The pick reminds me of G. H. W. Bush's pick of Qualyle.

JR   August 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Thank God that Palin's no Hillary, and John's no Bill either!

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

So there goes McCain's argument about "experience".

Worst...Ticket...Ever....   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Palin is a star. When you hear her speak, you are going to be blown away.

Incredible decision by McCain. Homerun. Game over. Thanks for playing, Barry.

Fred   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Palin pales next to Hillary

Sarah   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

As a woman, I think it's about time! And my name is Sarah to! They have my vote!

Johnboy   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Where was this same story about Biden when he said the same thing when asked the same question??

Fred   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Hillary Palin, wow who would have thought…….

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   August 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Talk about your lack of experience on the part of the VP, and worse, lack of judgement on the part of McCain. Looks like McCain has been taking more and more Bush lessons on how not to do things.

Hey, McCain, thank you for handing the White House to the Barack.

S.Davis   August 29th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Sara who??????A poor man's substitute for Hillary is the dumbest choice the Repulican party can make. She sounds like an air head when she speaks.I would love to see her stepping in to be the leader of this great nation when Mccain's old behind can't do his job.We have had four years to get to know Obama and love what he stands for. Sixty days to get to know an unknown v.p. choice is absurb.Obama and Biden will win.

Willie   August 29th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I have been waiting for McCain to give me a reason to vote for him, but this choice smells like pandering to get elected. He didn't pick someone who could be President, he picked someone that he hopes will help him get votes. I just lost all respect for him. If this is how he makes big decisions, we are all in trouble should he become President.

larry wi   August 29th, 2008 10:50 am ET

That choice would worry me, only because we know nothing about her? Alaska does not have a very good reputation for crediable politicions.

Chuck   August 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

If true, why go with a total unknown with only 3 mos to go? With Mac's age factor the VP has to be someone with experience, knowledge, charisma and attractive to all voters…..Romney still is the best choice.

illegimate   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

She is an illegitimate pick as woman because she has incorrect and inappropriate beliefs.

blaising   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

And I should care about this, why??

Randi   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

This could backfire on McCain. Sarah Palin is way to conservative for Female democrates to see her as an equal to Hillary., and conservative females may not like the fact that she has five children, one with down syndrome who will now basically to left in the care of a nanny.

Patricia   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Its amazing what a panderer McCain is. Does he think women are going to vote for him just because he has a woman on his ticket? This woman is the antithesis of progress for women and we will not be fooled into voting for McCain!

Meagan   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Can anyone say DESPERATE! He's digging deep. I think it's great, now Obama WILL be President!!!

kate   August 29th, 2008 10:47 am ET

She is the Drill for Oil Candidate!! Just because she is a woman doesn't make her a Hillary< don't be fooled.

Bell Tolls Inc.   August 29th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Wow, what a terrible pick! The McCain campaign has been ripping Obama on experience for the past few months and then he goes out and picks a person with two years of experience! Can you see this person stepping into the presidency if something happened to McCain??? Joe Biden vs. Sarah Palin in a debate. Are you kidding Me? Biden is going to destroy her. The McCain campaign is doing this for ONE reason. They know they can't win unless they destroy Obama (which they failed after last night's speech) and to peel some Clinton supporters away from Obama by merely choosing a woman, even though all their policies are outdated and don't respect women's rights…

McCain Supporter   August 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Ummm…. I don't get it. Now McCain has opened us up for all kinds of critics. We don't even know how to say her name. An unknown, with 0% commander-in-chief experience. I think we just lost this race!

JIM...TX   August 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Since Hillary supporters really wanted HRC I don't think another woman is who they'll want to be the 1st woman VP…..nice try though.

Mike   August 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Who is this woman? Never heard of her. I understand McCain picking a woman to increase the women voters, but come on! Is she qualified to be VP, or for that matter President? I don't think so.

CL OT   August 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Great choice McCain. She is so smart and well spoken. We will have our first woman VP!!!! Now, that is historical!

Blu   August 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Mr. Obama will be sorry for failing to choose Hillary as #2.

gary   August 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

What happened to the experience questions???? A person who has been governor for 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This person is NOT ready to be president!!!

A   August 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

I am not sure Obama chose the right candidate, do you think Biden will help him?

Kate   August 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

She has two years of experience! The VP is supposed to be the person we can rely on if the Pres dies… McCain clearly doesn't think that experience matters.

Justin   August 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

This pick is genius. While she may be unknown, she has an 80% approval rate in her state, she is known for her ethics reform, and she supports drilling in Alaska. Critics might say she is a newcomer, but Obama is as well.

Blu   August 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Obama is going to regret not making Hillary his VP choice.

Dave R   August 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Does anyone realize we don't vote for VP', we are voting for McCain v. Obama.

Tam   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

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.

Matthew   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

It's more then obvious what some of the underlying reasons for selecting HER to be the VP. We will just have to see how many people will vote for McCain now just because he has a woman on his ticket.

normal american   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Well she has my vote..if she can raise 5 kids in this day and time than she can run the country…ha ha I have five kids its alot of work. Plus she is a member of the NRA…awesome. You need a woman in office to keep checks and balances…they have a cooler head. What a great combo they will be!

Courtney   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Palin is tough as nails and brilliant and is not afraid to take on the big machines!

Scott   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary will crush this women. This is definitely political pandering at its finest from McCain. Sure he will pick up female votes, but he lost all of the right to choose voters and a lot of the middle american voters looking for economic balance on his ticket.

jimmy from Boynton Beach FLorida   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I guess it is ok to choose an unknown for vice president. Explain to me how this woman is going to respond to the urgent issues of our world when she has only governed a state for two years. What an hyppocrisie!Good luck people. I think you rep are dellusional!All of this to get the one percent vote from remains of hilary's crazies! It is ok for the republicans to chose an actor , an unintelligent president but not a visionary. No way, no how, no Mccain.

Tim   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Picking Gov. Palin is very patronizing to Clinton voters. I think this will backfire against McCain. She is no Hillary Clinton, She's only been Gov. for two years… Taking into calculations McCains age I think He'll lose a lot of his own voters who are not ready to put a woman in the white house, especially such an inexperienced one. JUST ANOTHER EXMPLE OF MCCAINS POOR JUDGEMENT AND GIMIC POLITICS.

Ms. GA   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

This is funny. Can you say Publicity Stunt! It is so obvious that McCain is trying to win over Clinton's voters by picking a woman. It will be really sad if people were to switch over to McCain just because he picked a woman. No one knows who she is.
The Republicans are so desperate!

GC from Virginia   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Are Hillary supporters going to vote for just any woman? We'll see I guess.

But I think the main criticism of this pick is going to be that Palin's husband works for BP. It's going to allow Obama to pain the election as "Democrats v. Big Oil," which I think would be a winning strategy. Also, she has far less political experience than Obama. Given McCain's age, you'd think voters would want someone ready to pick up the mantle any day.

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Sarah Palin. The inexperienced Governor from Alaska.

Give me a break. This is beyond comical.

Jerry in Boston   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Wow. John McCain has just created a new role….

First M.I.L.F.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   August 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Palin doesn't have enough name recognition to make any kind of difference. I would hope all those that wanted Hillary Clinton to see this as a ploy to get their vote. What has her record in the past been? Is there anything special about her other than being a woman? Not to say that a woman can't do it, but what makes her different enough to be a heart beat away from the presidency?

ArtNYC   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

For those of you asking who Sarah Palin is… weren't you asking the same thing to yourselves last year when Obama ran for the Democratic ticket?

LeRoy, Atlanta, GA   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

The GOP needs to do one thing, and only one thing: Go after Obama on his principles and his liberal background (and policies if he were to become President):

Obama is PRO-CHOICE (and approves of partial birth abortion)

Obama is a SOCIALIST

Obama wants to take more tax dollars from the upper income earners and re-distribute through GIVE-AWAY SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Obama has NO EXPERIENCE RUNNING ANYTHING

Obama is NOT QUALIFIED TO BE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

The GOP doesn't need to attack Obama personally (he's probably a nice person, gives great speeches, is a good family man, etc), but the DO NEED TO GIVE THE VOTING PUBLIC THE FACTS ON WHAT HE PROPOSES AS PRESIDENT.

Adam - Texas   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

A woman on the GOP is a smart move. Clearly, it's going to be game on this coming November.

Maybe Obama should have spent less time booking stupid musical acts and erecting columns for himself and more time researching a viable VP candidate…

Donald in Orange County   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

So they know Biden is a good attack dog so when he attack her they will say he beating up on a women. Please dont fall for it when it happens. What is her resume.

Larry Kincaid   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Who? Weak pick. Very weak. No name recognition, which is necessary for the ancient McGeezer

Blu   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Obama will regret not having chosen Hillary as his VP

brad   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Is it true about her husband's having a career in the oil industry? If so, oh boy. That's decides it right there. Will have to do my research later to find the details. Not familiar with her at all.

Georgia   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

What an insult! To pick a woman just to pick a woman….not because she's the strongest Republican partner….. McCrab is an old fool

Jim, FL   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

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.

Fabian Blache III, Baton Rouge, LA   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Interesting that McCain would attempt to woe Hillary supporters by pandering to gender. Doesn't he know that this will only incite them to vote for authenticity even more so, and that would be Barack-Biden?

Also, I am concerned about how she would fair in a debate with Biden on any of the issues.

I like the pick. I think it helps the Barack-Biden ticket immeasurably.

Lisa   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

This reeks. I want a female because she's GOOD, not because she's female. I need to look into Palin's record more before I'd even CONSIDER her – given that she's running with McCain, I'm unlikely to be pleased.

Danielle, TX   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Biden will rip her to shreds in the debate. I don't think its a good ticket.

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

…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.

Antonio   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Wow, look at that crowd.. Its nothing but a sea of white faces. That doesn't look like America! Compare that to Obama's representative crowds. The GOP STILL doesn't reach out to everyone.

VA Voter   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Outstanding. It will be glorious to watch Hillary attack this lady for her views on abortion and gay marriage – many things that if I'm not mistaken, lots of Hillary's supporters support.

I've been an Obama supporter since the start, but I'm almost foaming at the mouth to watch Hillary rip this lady apart.

John McCain – way to go. Prepare to be owned.

Carl from MI   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

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!!!

Jeff   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

They'll look great on a stage together, you know, kind of like two attendees at a Father-Daughter banquet…

Woman VP-cool!!   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

In 2009, there will be three openings for Supreme Court Judges.

If McCain/Palin wins, all three judges will be pro-life, which is enough to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Abortions will be illegal ! (yeah!)

I hope Palin runs for president in 2012, because she is a CONSERVATIVE woman who is PRO-LIFE! This is a way better pick than what Hillary could ever be.

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TR in Texas   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Game On!

McCain/Palin '08

Checkmate.

Tickered Out in Ohio   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Nice movie McCain. Wasn't expecting that. Young and a woman. Touche'

Women, do your research   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Women voters, before you get so excited about having a woman on the ticket, please do your research. Find out what this person represents and how & if it will benefit you, your family, and the nation.

Susan, Pennsylvania   August 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Pandering, pandering, pandering.

This move just screams desperation on the part of the GOP, and shows very clearly there is no limit to their desire to hold onto power.

Anyone who buys into this pathetic attempt is truly off their rocker.

Cynthia   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

It amazes me that he picked Palin in the hopes of getting the Hilliary Clinton voters. It should be an insult to women to pick a woman thinking that it will get votes for him. We all have to think of the fact that Sentor McCain is really up in age and ask ourselves will she be ready? Wow, this is going to be really interesting.

debbie   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

If this is true, they will earn my vote. Obama didnt even vet hillary to be the VP eventhough she had 18million votes and Mccain is going out of the box to name a women VP. Looks like a slam dunk to me as to who women should vote for.

Mccain 08 and Hillary 12

Art   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I'm not a McCain supporter (I was in the 2000 primaries when he ran against Bush), but Sarah Palin's a strong choice for him. If he wants to make this a competitive election, he'll stay away from Liberman and used car salesman Romney.

I hope he's trying to appease the Republican base by selecting Sarah Palin (if she's the pick). I can't help but point out, though that this really looks like an attempt to grab a few Hillary voters.

Sigh.

Looks like McCain still doesn't understand women.

He's a User   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Pandering …. John hasn't cared one iota about women or their issues until he needed something from them.

Tony   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Palin would actually be a great fit for McCain. McCain's primary concern has always been cleaning up corruption and eliminating pork-barrel legislation and earmarks. Palin has a proven record of this, and is not afraid to take on her own party. If you look at her record, she's a true conservative and probably more right-leaning than McCain. Plus, if you look at accomplishments instead of total years of service she actually has more experience than Obama.

And between Sarah Palin and his wife Cindy, McCain would have the market cornered on MILFs and cougars. He's got my vote!

David   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

How many houses does she have?

NOT SCARED OF NATIONAL POLLS!   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

OBAMA JUST WON THE ELECTION!!!!

Zach   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

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…

Tyler in Raleigh   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Pandering to women voters (I hope they are smarter than that) from the state with more Republicans under investigation (or trial) for financial scams than any other state….. and thats saying a lot.

Great choice, lets bring corruption up to a new level. That is CHANGE!!!

Kay, Charleston, WV   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

If Palin is his choice she fits every piece of his campaign: Female appeals to disaffected Hillary supporters, Palin's youth/inexperience place her properly on the bottom of the ticket contrasting nicely with the Democratic ticket of youth/inexperience on top with wisdom/experience on the bottom, she can effectively argue the drilling question, she brings executive experience to the race that NONE of the other three men have.

MLG   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

This would be a great ticket.

Mike   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I just watched the video. She's perfect GOP material. I've never seen a bigger flag pin.

beevee   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Never heard of her in national politics. McCain made a poor choice.

Srini   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

As a republican, I dont know how we can answer the question of experience, if Sarah has to step into the presidency.

JK   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Palin who. So much for experience because she HAS NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few month Governor from Alaska.

MCCAIN/PALIN========MONDALE/FERRARO

She is also under investigation—-

Veterans for Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

McCain will destroy our military.

He has done nothing for the Veterans returning from Iraq/Afghanistan.

He has voted against Veteran issues 4 out of the last 5 votes.

Veterans unite against McCain!

voter   August 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

this is stupid. She has no experience so therefore they can't accuse Obama of having no experience. She has less. She is also under investigation for abusing her power as governer. Second, she praised Obama and believed his energy policy plan was better than McCain. Dumb move. I don't think Hillary supporters will vote for a woman who wants to take away their reproductive rights.

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Can someone tell me how Sarah Palin is qualified to help lead our country. Somebody, anybody….I'm waiting…

marcel   August 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I willing to bet that Senator McCain will choose either Governor Ridge or Senator Lieberman. I don't believe it will be Governor Palin. I still believe that Senators Obama and Biden will be elected on November 4th and will become President Obama and Vice-President Biden on January 20th, 2009.

OhioGirl82   August 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I confess, I'm a Mitt fan, and I never paid attention to Sarah Palin until a week ago. The more I read about her, the more I like her. She's taken on some nasty old-timers who give big-government a bad-name. She's a true fiscal conservative from what I've seen so far, cutting spending on specialty projects. Fingers crossed it's her….

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

So McCain is continuing to pander to Clinton Supporters, by potentially selecting an inexperienced female Governor to serve as VP.

I guess he will attract the support from many of Hillary's PUMA pack.

But this should still be an insult to women everywhere.

s.b.   August 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Go Sarah! What a fantastic pick.

Vets for Hillary   August 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

She ain't Hillary!

Nice try McCain…way to lose it for your party!

Bobby from MS   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

A woman VP? Looks like the Democrates are in HUGE trouble. Instead of doing the right thing and putting Hillary on the ticket Obama picked Biden.

Now McCain makes a BRILLIANT move and picks a woman VP. Better luck in 4 years democrates!!!!!!

Arkansas Undertaker   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

McCain/Palin- Weak ticket!!!

Alexis from Ohio   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Sarah Palin? She's young enough to be McCain's daughter. I was hoping he would go with a more seasoned governor like Romney or at least Pawlenty. I understand the whole woman factor, but I don't know, this is not a wise choice

What?   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

CNN……..affraid to let the TRUTH stay.
PLEASE tell me he knew he wasn‘t going to be offered the VP, LET“S be HONEST. DID you HONESTLY think he would NOT PICK a WOMAN, to play on those women who are upset with the Democratic party? He plays on people anger, intelligence, and the cause that is true to their hearts. He and that smile say it all….we will trick them now, go tell her she will be used by the GOP, we really don’t want her, but we need bait. Another trickery of McBush agenda. THINK ABOUT IT, He didn’t want a woman until Clinton was a nominee and was not the winner. He did offered his wife for the motorcycle pageant

McBush = Bush…….SAME OLD MESS!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Puffin   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

She left Alaska with her family for Ohio.

Dandelion.   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

She's no Hillary, that's for sure.

John Zeger   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

If McCain chooses Palin, it would be a political master stroke in which McCain would out maneuver even the ultimate master politician, Barack Obama. With Palin on the ticket, my money would be on McCain to win the election as he would attract many disgruntled Clinton supporters. Any takers?

EBC   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Wow…. this would be GREAT if he picks Gov. Palin… the same Gov. who used her office to fire a state trooper who was in a bitter divorce battle, the same woman who will have to answer on WOMEN'S ISSUES that John McCAIN wants to SILENCE by sending women back into the alleys to get abortions!! Who wants to DICTATE to women what they CAN'T and CAN DO with their bodies.

Please pick her so we can get HILLARY CLINTON to do what she DOES BEST when it comes to women's issues!!!

Quinn - Houston, Texas   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Make no mistake. Picking Palin would be 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!

Veterans for Obama and Ex-Republicans for Obama!   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

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!

Deborah   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

She has a ticket to fly …..

This is a sign that has me truly Excited!

McCain already won my vote when I read his vision for where we would be in 2012.

If Gov. Palin is picked as his running Mate he will have my Exuberant Support!

This will be a Great day for me, my daughter and my two granddaughters!

Breathless with anticipation!

McCain 08

Mary   August 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

WELL IS IT THE STATE WITH A BRIDGE TO NOWHERE……

Mike in VA   August 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Palin is a very interesting choice, if the reports are correct. But let's head off the Democrat rhetoric already. Gov. Palin does not have a huge amount of experience. That is correct. But in her limited time in office she has been a successful agent for change and reform. And, she'll be #2 on the ticket, so it isn't necessary for her to have as much experience as the presidential nominee. Democrats have nominated a man with no track record of success, no track record of taking the initiative on any bipartisan issues, and very little track record at all due to his lack of real governing experience — and they put him at the TOP of their ticket. Gov. Palin's potential VP nod does not erase the accurate criticism that Sen. Obama isn't ready to lead as a PRESIDENTIAL nominee should be.

proud army and navy mom   August 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

i really think mccain whether pick anyone except Romney. If anyone would watch the tapes of past debates, mccain absolutely despises the man. The feeling is mutual. Romney thinks mccain is a lying old idiot.

so if it's Romney, it's just futher proof that mccain is bought and paid for by limbaugh, rove, hannity, cheney and bush.

kelly WI   August 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Obama still has no resume. No one of his past has come up to praise him. Nothing about his college days. He has a self made bio-graphy.
Chicken to have town halls with McCain.
Scared to put Hillary as v.p.
A weakling on all fronts. An actor.
McCain 08

Obama Supporter VA   August 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Trying to steal the Women vote and hide from the obvious attacks that are going to come.

McCain makes me sick!

Obama.Biden '08

Jorge   August 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

She looks young. How much experience does she have? Will she be ready to lead if something happens to McCain?

Tired of W, OH   August 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

If I were Cindy, I wouldn't want McCain to choose Palin. He is an adulterer, you know.

Obama Is For Veterans   August 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Biden will destroy this "Hockey Mom" in a debate.

Who can relate to a "Hockey Mom"?

Please….Hillary supporters aren't that naive!

Sylvia   August 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

God I hope so….she would be PERFECT!!!!!!

Mark Wagner   August 29th, 2008 10:30 am ET

It's going to be here, Politico just reported.

Not sure what she brings, nothing on the economy. Looks like McCain wants to simply please his PUMA friends.

Bruce   August 29th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Is this an attempt to pick uip all the unhappy Hillery supporters. Well She An't Hillery

Sue   August 29th, 2008 10:30 am ET

It sure looks this way,as a private plane from Alaska has arrived in Middleton, Ohio, where McCain is, according to CNN.

If this is true, Obama is in BIG trouble.

Obama will be President   August 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

And who the heck is she????????????

Steve   August 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Palin would be a dynamic choice.

Ken in Dallas   August 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Sarah Who?

b Jiggy   August 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

If mccain doesnt pick hillary clinton but picks this Palin lady…im switching my registration to democrat and voting Obama. What a slap in the face of us hillary supporters for him to not pick clinton. I'm warning you Mccain, if u dont pick clinton me and my family will never vote for u!

PUMAS are nice shoes.
:)

vera t   August 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I am a lifelong dem woman and this means McCain has just won the Presidency this is so exciting!

Accountant Guy   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hopefully he picks her, as this would secure Obama/Biden ticket. Doesn't her husband work for British Petroleum (BP), and she was involved with some scandal involving her sister and a state trooper. It is pathetic that McBush is trying to pander to women by picking her. If he picks her, he can't use that experience crap anymore. Biden will rip her apart in debates, foreign policy, and experience!!

Obama/Biden '08

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Lets not vote for someone who is willing to kill off her state's wildlife for oil money!

Someone please ask her what's happened to her state's salmon runs lately.

This lady has done an awful job running Alaska.

Don't be fooled because she is young and female….she is as clueless as Mccain!

What?   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

PLEASE tell me she didn‘t THINK he would offer her the VP, LET“S be HONEST. DID you HONESTLY think he would NOT PICK a WOMAN (Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin) to fly in front of those women who are upset with the Democratic party? He plays on people anger, intelligence, and the cause that is true to their hearts. He and that smile say it all….we will trick them now, go tell her she will be used by the GOP, we really don’t want her, but we need bait. Isn't it been the GOP who complain and bash Obama lack of experience, HOW MUCH DOES SHE HAS?

He waits until Obama make a move and then he start his CAMERA-ACTION. Who has the 26 years experience again? He always waits until Obama makes a decision and then do the opposite as if it was what he was going do to at first. Another trickery of McBush agenda. THINK ABOUT IT, He didn’t want a woman until Clinton was a nominee, and that is when he offered his wife for the motorcycle pagent.

I will fool the voters into thinking I care about them until I take the White House, then the H_ll with those fools……………..We WANT a REAL President after these last eight years……………
McBush = Bush…….SAME OLD MESS!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Greg, NY   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I kinda hope he does pick her. McCain will be expecting to get some ex Hillary supporters. This woman is so opposed to abortion and gay marriage that you'll see Hillary herself come out and attack Palin.

It'll be glorious.

Tony Z-MD   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Please pick her. It will show that you have guts, but are still wrong.

Kevin,FL   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I would like McCain to choose Palin, she will get the female votes, for McCain, and just another reason i'll vote for McCain

Richard,Orlando,FL   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I think this would be a good pick for McCain. We need a woman to be commander-in-chief if anything happens to McCain. I know she would have a lot of experience dealing with sensitive international issues, and would be taken seriously by both our friends and enemies.

Democracynow2008   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

He could pick her but I do not think she will be the one

Obama Supporter from FL   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I think this is just like the Chet Edwards thing – throw an unusual name into the mix at the last minute and create some hype.

I certainly hope so, because a woman on the Republican ticket could hurt the dems.

You know, those female voters who just want to vote for a woman and could care less about policy? I'm sure they could manage to run from Hillary all the way to an anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, and pro-gun candidate just because she has the right plumbing.

Jack   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

OOO she's got lots of experience! LOL

Do you think she's ready to be President? You've got to be kidding me.

GOP supporter   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

WHAT!! It needs to be Romney for the economy issues in the swing states.

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hillary Supporters….Don't fall for an Alaskan nobody just because she's female.

The first woman to take the VP or Pres. spot must be exceptional.
Let's not make History with someone who will tarnish the work of the Hillarys and Pelosis of this world.

Let's be patient and vote in the right woman.

Matthew   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

If this pans out, McCain has truly hit the ball out of the park!

John B. From New Hampshire   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

can you say PANDER to hillary voters? losing ticket to be sure!

Bit/Alabama   August 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Just read this on the Huffington Post:

A Republican source confirms that John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Campaign officials, however, remain mum this morning.

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