I am dumbfounded…Is McCain crazy? I couldn't believe this people. McCain/Palin=failure.

I am one of the women that is standing up for Sarah Palin and her amazing accomplishments at the age of 44. Hillary was unfortunately not strong enough to stand up to O-blah-blah-blah, but Sarah is.
I hope Obama attacks her because she'll stick an M-16 up his enormous nose.

McCain/Palin 08′

Obama doesn't have to say anything about Palin — she's going to implode all on her own… and take McCain with her. Anyone who has read Obama's books knows he attributes at least part of his meteroric rise in politics to some serious and sometimes incredible mistakes of his opponents. Good work, McCain, step in line behind Hillary Clinton, Alan Keyes, and Jack Ryan.

Obama's ad should also mention he has voted with the failed democratic congress 95% of the time. 95% of the time voting with a failed democrat led congress. Obama doesnt get it either do any of the Dems!!

McCain - Pain '08

The two major Alaskan papers are appalled by this choice. Palin is a great example of a neophyte's ability to rise quickly on the frontier - in a state of less than a million people. This achievement in no way qualifies her to lead our nation in dangerous times. There are so many more qualified women in the Republican party that the choice of Palin baffles - unless McCain wants to lose.

Who knows - after all, he IS a maverick. Perhaps he feels deep down that Obama and Biden are who we ALL need to lead us out of this mess?

I think the Obama Campaign should keep their tactic that way, avoiding to mention her or criticize her (McCain VP) in anyway…that way, it will just be as if she's not there…and everybody will be happy, except her maybe!

Being a member of one's local PTA and a Hockey Mom, a member of the NRA, Pro-Life (even in cases of rape or incest) and cooking moose stew may qualify one for public office in Alaska but it hardly doesn't qualify anyone to be the Vice-President of a 72 year-old man with serious health concerns.As a woman, I'm extremely offended, insulted that John McCain thinks women are inter-changeable. Does he really think that women will vote for him solely because he's chosen a woman as his running mate? As a mother and a grandmother, as someone who has worked with Down's Syndrome children, Sarah Palin just gave birth to a "full time " job.

McCain new campaign ad

EXPERIENCE ONLY WHEN NECCESSARY !!!

I thought he was gonna pick Romney
Whew !!!!! Thanks for the great pick McCain

Obama / Biden 08

Vote for real change!

http://www.lp.org/platform

McCain choosing Sarah Palin as VP is a HUGE blessing to the democrates. It completely voids out the ONE argument that John McCain had about Obama and that is experience! McCain argued time and time again that it is not about judgement, but about experience. So if experience is so important, why did he pick Sarah Palin to be his VP? Is it because of her judgement? This just doesn't make sense. Based on John McCain's logic on experience, it doesn't matter if he thinks Sarah Palin has 'good judgement', he himself can't believe that she will be ready to be VP or even President if something were to happen to him because she does not have any experience. These are McCain's own words about Obama. The democrates can attack Palin by simply using some of McCains own words and logic….they don't even have to attack her directly.

McCain picked Sarah Palin as a 'reaction' to the democrates. He wanted to pick someone who could 'top' Obama in media attention. He wanted someone who could sway some of the Hillary voters even if they are not qualified. He did not have the concerns of Americans at heart when he picked Palin to be his VP. What does this say about McCain's judgement? According to McCain, if experience is so important, what other reasons would he select Palin as his VP other than for selfish reasons?

Sarah Palin, a hidden treasure found for such a time as this.
This is a Winner. A Winning Team.
We have NO doubt about this teams allegiance to the American Flag.

Hi,

Your reporting is extremely bia, even by world standards. I have concluded that America is unduly influenced by you media clowns.

Please stop your lack luster sensorship of a fair and democratic election.

I'm proud Obama took the high road.

McPain's choice speaks volumes for his judgment.

attention: Those of you who after all this time still feel Obama has No experience..please educate yourselves,,read his books, listen to his speeches,visit his website and research his policies. I for the life of me can not understand the stupidity of some people.Do your homework please.While your at it ,look up McCain's policies and compare the two. If it's McCain you want,so be it. Use your brain for pete's sake.

Have any of you seen the interview where Sarah called Hillary a whiner. Now she's trying to attract her supports - This is a joke! This is McShame's first big "presidential" decision and he made it after only visiting with this women once. Sounds alot like W!

Just because she is a woman does not mean she is the "same" as Hillary Clinton.

1) She is "pro life", which means anti-abortion. When the next supreme court justice are picked, she and McCain will appoint ultra-conservative judges to overturn Roe v. Wade. Women will lose their right to choose. No woman I know wants that.

2) She is "pro-oil" - tied to the oil industry, just like Bush, Cheney, and McCain. She wants to drill in the ANWR and destroy the environment. In fact, she has one of the worst environmental records of anybody, anywhere, ever.

3) She is pro "big business" and wants to continue the tax cuts for the uber-wealthy, again, just like Bush, Cheney, and McCain.

One skirt is not the same as another. This is not Hillary Clinton - not even close. We women will not be made fools of.

To ALL the woman please don't be stupid vote for someone that shares the same issues that concern you and your family.Please don't vote for Sarah Palin because she is a Woman.She does Not support the same issues Hillary was fighting for.Don't fall into John McCain TRAP.

I continue to be confused by the Sara fans who say that she has more experience than Obama. He is a scholar…she was a sports reporter…Harvard Law review…U.S. Sentate…that would be national experience….and hers? Oops…I forgot being a mayor of a town fewer than10k is a great stepping stone to second in command of these united states. I imagine foreign leaders…allies and enemies are all scratching their heads.

This is a huge, Huge, HUGE mistake! McCain's whole argument against Obama is his supposed inexperience. Palin has served 2 (TWO!) years as governor. Before that, she was mayor of a small (very small, VERY SMALL) town in Alaska. Supposedly, she is a champion of ethics reform, but finds herself in her own ethics scandal after ony 2 (TWO!) years as governor. Supposedly, she is very influential in Alaska, but her own Lt. Governor, who she endorsed ENTHUSIASTICALLY, couldn't even defeat Alaska's scandal-plagued Congressman in this week's Republican Primary. According to sources out of McCain's campaign, Palin was never seriously vetted for V.P. They have NO IDEA what skeletons may be in her closet. This was clearly a last minute, desperation pick. Can anyone imagine her in a debate with Joe Biden! There are so many qualified, conservative Republican women - Why Palin? This is a huge, Huge, HUGE mistake. Palin could very well be the Geraldine Ferraro of 2008.

I think McCain really thought he can get the hardcore feminists' vote if he chose a female to be his VP. Unfortunately, unlike Hillary, she lacks experience with foreign policy and neither me nor people I know had heard of her before. She doesn't have any credibility with her role with foreign policies. I still respect her achievements so far, but I think she is not ready to help someone, specially someone whi is very similar to Bush, to run this great nation.

I can't believe how people are dogging her. You have yet to really hear where she stands on issues. To be honest we haven't heard anything about issues from either side. All we have heard is what they (both Obama and McCain) want us to. Wait till the debates. We will see how they think and what their plans are.
But the hateful vile comments that are being posted do nothing but turn one American against another based on party affiliation.

Are those boys afriad of a little girl? John McCain you did good! They made many woman mad by not picking Hilary, now if they say anything againts Palin, they will piss them off even more!

It is a matter of shame what Sen. McCain did by selecting Ms Palin and thus put his personal political ambitions above to those that are in the best interest for this wonderful nation.

Unlike what Sen McCain wants to make it appear, this election is not about man-woman issue; situation is much critical right now, and we can not afford to be deflected. We have to accept what Republicans have done to this country during last eight years. But at the same time, we have to be optimistic and move forward towards restoring what has been lost. We need a change. We need Obama in the White House.

It is our moral duty to restore the legacy of the United States of America.

Democrats for Mcain???????
I guess commom sense is really not that common!!!!!!

What!!?? at least we even heard of BARACK OBAMA 4 years ago. I didnt even know who Sarah Palin was!!!! neither did 29% of voters!! And what do we have to be scared of were leadind republicans last time i checked. anyway, barack obama is going to be the next president of the U.S…….

As a REAL Democrat and a PUMA, I have to laugh about all of this. It is funny how she is criticized for not having enough experience. Talk about hypocrites!!!! Then how she was picked to woo Hillary supporters. Of course she was, only a dummy can't figure that out. However, I will wait until I find out more. It is obvious that Obama and his supporters think I have to vote for Obama. Truth is, I do not have to vote for Obama to be a GOOD and REAL Democrat. I am still thinking about my protest vote and whether to vote GOP for the first time. It would help to make up my mind if OBAMA would stop the DRAMA and put out specific plans for the nation. Gee, isn't that what is supposed to happen during the primaries???

Wow. I was stunned by this decision. Absolutely stunned. I have always liked McCain and was swayed by his description of the inexperience factor with Obama. But he has completely undercut his own argument. Palin has not been vetted AT ALL on the national stage - at least Obama has been vetted for 4 years, 18 months of that being the intense scrutiny of the campaign trail. Now we have just 4 months to figure out who she is and where she stands on issues of monumental importance. This was a very frustrating pick for me, and makes me question again who I should vote for.

I enjoy reading all comments about politics whether I agree or not. I am thankful that we are able to voice our opinion about these important matters and we do not live under a communist rule. These are the few things I have noticed while reading these comments.

1. The democrats have a harshness about the views they take. Now I see Biden in the same light; however, I do not see Obama that way. If the democrats would show respect for the American democracy/people may be they will have some respect for their party. I believe we need both parties to keep this country from becoming one sided.

2. The republicans need to take a larger stand for their party and give contributions to whomever is running for the presidency. The republican party is quite and needs to become a bigger voice.

3. What is the purpose of TV AD attacks from both parties. This is not Hollywood. We are intelligent. Most Americans do not want to hear how we can tear each other down.

4. Which party will UNIFY us as a country? The party that will UNIFY us is the party that will be there for the country if we are attacked. We can not be friends with all countries; however, we can be civil.

5. Media: Please be mindful of your own political beliefs. The media is there to inform, not promote.

Remember AMERICANS: 1. WE ARE AMERICANS. 2. Stand for what you believe in whether Democrat, Republican or Independent. Take care of your political party. Don't cut each other down, keep an attitude check.
This will be a great race for the presidency!
May God BLESS AMERICA.
K. Scott, Florida

This was a judgement call for McCain, and he failed miserably.
To think women will now vote for him, is an absolute insult to them.

Funny that there are so many of you complaining about picking a less-qualified candidate based on gender. I would guess that most of you are Dems that believe in affirmative action. Now you have a Republican practicing affirmative action and you think it's an insult. Such hypocrites.

Don't be jealous that Mrs. Sarah Louise Heath Palin has managed to become a beautiful, confident, tough, smart, and successful state governor, wife, and mother who chooses to give all of the babies in her womb a right to life. She reminds me of all the beauty and qualities I admire in my own wife. Watching first hand how much of a challenge it is for a woman to work full-time while giving birth to and raising kids, I have all the respect in the world for this woman. If elected, she will be the most fabulous role model for women this country has ever had…Jacqueline of the 21st Century.

To get more information on Palin, research the Alaska Daily News, get the demographics of Wasilla, research the Alaska State Legislature, etc. I don't think Obama should attack Palin. Her record speaks for itself. As with everything in politics, her record is exaggerated.

I am amazed at how many people comment on Palin's qualifications or lack thereof without researching the information. I fully expect CNN, NBC, or some other major news organization will surely go to Alaska and Juneau (State Legislature) to find out about Palin. The Editor of the of the ADN sure did not have much to say about her. He even compared her to Palin.

I will not vote for Palin. I do love the fact that she fish, hunt, and shoot. Alaska is a wonderful state; Palin lives in heaven. I would not trade Alaska for Washington, D.C. That is the biggest mistake that she made…but, maybe not……BIG OIL.

McCain's new slogan should be "CAMPAIGN FIRST" not "Country First." His roll the dice pick of Sarah Palin who has absolutely no foreign policy experience is evidence of his willingness to gamble the future of this country. I am truly disgusted and I shudder at the thought of the unqualified Palin in the role of Commander in Chief. Actually, McCain is scary enough.

Four years ago is along time compared to the day of VP announcement. We have had four long years to get to know Obama. how well will you know Palin in 3 Months. I think Republicans are scared now.

McCain just put a nail in the coffin by picking Sarah Palin - she is way too conservative for the ticket to get my vote.

As a Clinton supporter, I must say WAKE UP PEOPLE, LOOK AT THE ISSUES, and PLEASE DO NOT VOTE GENDER!

To those of you who are dissing McCain for only meeting with Palin for one day - don't forget that it took B. Hussein Obama 20 YEARS to finally figure out that Wright was a racist. Or did he "figure" him out because he was losing votes??????

How can anyone say that Palin has more experience than Obama? Obama has met world leaders. He has been a U.S. Senator for four years. He has learned from some veterans of the Senate like Rep. Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel, and Democrats like Joe Biden and Jack Reed. Obama has been to Iraq and Afg. Now what about Palin? She has never been to Iraq or Afg. Someone asked her about Iraq, and she said she doesnt really think about it. Could you imagine her dealing with Putin of Russia or trying to deal with the two wars our country is in. Palin literally has NO foreign policy experience. SO, I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW A MAN WHO SAYS HE HAS GOOD JUDGEMENT, THINKS THAT LEAVING SARAH PALIN A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENCY, IS A GOOD IDEA. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST TROUBLING TIMES IN OUR NATIONS HISTORY, AND HE THINKS SHE IS READY ON DAY ONE TO LEAD THE MILITARY AND DEAL WITH WARS. I MEAN MCCAIN IS 72 YEARS OLD, AND HAS BATTLE A DEADLY FORM OF CANCER. 8 OUT OF OUR 43 PRESIDENTS HAVE DIED IN OFFICE. THATS ALMOST 20%. MCCAIN WOULD BE THE OLDEST PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY, SO I THINK HIS V.P., WAS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN MOST. IN HIS FIRST BIG DECISION HAS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, MCCAIN FAILED HORRIBLY.

I don't understand one thing. Who needs more experience and who is going to make major decisions once elected - president or vice president. We are ready to give all points to a person who has no qualifications, no experience, no achievements and is nominated as a presidential candidate and we are making an issue for a vice presidential candidate who has some achievements in her resume. In case of OBAMA who will make decisions once elected himself or his vice president.
I care for a presidential candidate more than a vice presidential candidate and now I am pretty sure I'll vote for McCain.

Conservatives (the same fools who voted for Bush twice) keep harping about Obama's "inexperience", what experience did George Bush have besides bankrupting every business he was ever in charge of, and now doing the same thing to this country. Under the Bush administration, our national debt has DOUBLED!!!

These Bush supporting fools don't have a single normally functioning braincell between the lot of them. They're only human voice recorders (i.e. read human parrots) for Rush Limbaugh. They're proud to call themselves "dittoheads" they're proud that they can't process any information for themselves or come up with an original logical or rational thought on their own.

All they can screech is the same garbage as Rush, the fat oxycontin, viagra popping "Jabba the Hut" clone. "No experience" , squawk, squawk. Polly wanna cracker?

Look at Dick Cheney that guy had loads of experience, that's the guy who executed Bush's plan for invading Iraq based on lies that's killed nearly a million innocent people. Now these very same Bush voters are asking people to trust their opinions and judgement again about Obama? Give me a freaking break already.

I think he made a great decision. I love her believes on abortion.She doesn't just talk the talk she has lived it. Instead of thinking a baby should be killed because it would be a inconvenience. I like the way she has saved Alaska so much money and turned down money for the bridge to no where. She actually wants to do something about saving us money at the pump by drilling. Instead to telling us to check our air pressure. I love the fact that she KNOWS that marriage should be between a woman and a man. I understand the people who don't believe in God thinking this way, But you people that SAY you believe should know better. Read your bible it tells you in bold letters what is right and wrong and killing babies and 2 men or women being together is so wrong. You will have to answer for your actions in the end. What are you going to say "Sorry I thought it was okay to murder something so precious" Vote McCain/Palin you know it's the right "Change" to make.

What does it say to the JUDGMENT OF JOHN MCCAIN to chose an unqualified running mate that quite possibly could end up running the free world.

SARAH PALIN SOUNDS LIKE A HIGH PITCHED SCHOOL GIRL RUNNING FOR HER SCHOOL'S PRESIDENCY.

SARAH PALIN HAS ZERO, NADA, NO FOREIGN AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE.

JOHN MCCAIN - ANY POTENTIAL YOU HAD TO BECOME PRESIDENT JUST EVAPORATED WITH THIS PICK.

SARAH SEEMS LIKE A NICE DECENT PERSON BUT COMMON - MAYOR OF A TOWN OF 5500 AND GOVERNOR OF A STATE FOR 20 MONTHS WITH LESS THAN A MILLION PEOPLE. SHE ALREADY FLIP FLOPPED ON THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE AND THAT WAS HER MOST IMPORTANT DECISION.

Has anyone seen the People magazine cover with the Palin and McCain families picture. Where is Bridgit McCain? Is Steve Schmidt afraid to show McCain's adoptive daughter that John McCain said he was so proud of during the Saddleback fiasco? Maybe Rove's Raiders are afraid that some of that horrible stuff they used against McCain in 2000 will be revived if McCain's darker skinned daughter is shown. I haven't seen her at any of his appearances but I have seen their other daughters several times.

After reading the comments on this article, I am apalled at the sexism. I suppose these are the same Obama fans who used sexism against Clinton.

Do the democrats remember that Bill Clinton was only a governor when he was elected president? No congressional or foreign policy experience. So, what's the problem with Palin?

I love how the libs say she doesn't have experience. Maybe she doesn't have a lot, but neither does Obama. I'd much rather have a vice-president learn from the president than vice-versa. The bottom line is libs would complain no matter who McCain picked so it's best just to ignore them.

I am appalled at John McCain’s VP choice! When I heard the news, I actually hoped for a moment that it could be some sort of joke, maybe a SNL bit—It’s just Tina Fey, right? But no, unfortunately it is reality. Has he lost his mind?? I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and supposedly just the type of woman John McCain is pandering to with this horrible choice of VP. But, instead, I find his choice to show very poor judgment and to be just plain insulting. It would be laughable–if it weren’t so serious. Sarah Palin is not even heavy enough to be called a light-weight and she makes the choice of Dan Quayle seem like pure brilliance! John McCain has definitely put politics before country by picking someone who is not qualified to be Vice President, much less President, of the United States. Barack Obama is right when he says, “John McCain just doesn’t get it.”!!!!!

Why all of a sudden are you Obama supporters screaming for Hillary supporters and undecideds to NOT vote for McCain/Palin? Could it be you FINALLY realize Obama needs our votes? Let me respond to a few of your accusations:

-that Palin is too inexperienced;
(Better than having an inexperienced President)

-that Palin was picked only because she was a WOMAN;
(Obama was picked because he is Black)

-that Hillary has more qualifications than Palin;
(Admitted, but I can’t vote for Hillary in this election, can I?)

-that we would dishonor Hillary if we voted for McCain/Palin;
(You dishonored Hillary and ALL WOMEN for not choosing her.)

-that McCain is pandering and a sexist for choosing a WOMAN;
(You pandered to the Black community for choosing a Black man and
with all of your Hillary bashing, I’d say all of you are SEXIST, too.)

-that McCain insulted all WOMEN for choosing a WOMAN;
(No, YOU insulted all WOMEN when you denied Hillary.)

-that McCain is out of touch;
(Admitted, but not so out of touch that he wouldn't listen to 18 million
Hillary supporters—unlike Obama and the DNC.)

I have one question for all of all of you Obama supporters: If you think so highly of Hillary—WHY DIDN’T YOU SUPPORT HER FOR VP? Instead, you ridiculed her, bashed her, and DISHONORED HER with your lack of respect for her experience and leadership. YOU are a bunch of HYPOCRITES. Hillary was the best candidate for PRESIDENT—not VICE PRESIDENT—and you all blew it.

McCain/Palin ’08 Hillary ‘12

Is this a CNN forum or a DNC forum? Hard to tell. Man, you Democrats sound nervous. The Hillary blogs are buzzing with the Palin news. You know you can't win if just 5% of Hillary's voters defect. It was a stroke of genious, a 50 yard bomb on a 4th-and-1 play! Barack Hussien Orator is polling terribly among LIKELY women voters and he knows it. He won't attack Palin because he knows he can't afford to.

Sarah Palin has already begun to capture the hearts and souls of Americans. Did you see how donations to McCain spiked up right after the announcement?

Go Sarah!!!!

McCain/Palin 08′

Obama supporters are blind , deaf and dumb.
They can't fathom the fact that he isnt a Messiah.

Palin's husband is just an "operator" in BP.

Unlike, Obama's wife Michelle, who was promoted and paid hefty salary of $250,000 because of connections to lobbyists and Axelrod's firm. Get the facts morons.

G'day.

To all the Democrats saying John McCains pick of VP is an insult to the average intelligence of Americans is laughable. She has only little less experience than Obama, which is the primary reason she was picked. Every negative comment on her is a negative comment on your Obama. McCain will win because you put ego in front of party unity. HRC would have won you the presidency in a heartbeat. The party should decide on the candidate, and the people should decide on the president. The election for the American presidency is complete lunacy.

Easy to see the outcome now!

Obama - Biden 2008

I have to admit, I am a white man of 78 years, and I did not want to vote for Obama. But Palin makes even more scared than Obama. I will not vote at all.

would never have voted for Obama

Obama supporters are scary and prove to me on a daily basis that it is indeed the Obama supporters who divided the democratic party. I've never seen so many nasty, self-centered, egotistical people in one place in my life. I see why Obama gets the young vote! If any of these "college educated" Obama supporters actually did any research before formulating an opinion that is only based on what their cronies are saying they'd find that Palin is more qualified to be POTUS than Obama! It is an shame that he may become president. He will change absolutely nothing because there is a whole congress that has to vote too and he is the one that will say and do anything to get elected. How can you Obama supporters be sooooooooooooooo stupid?

No one on either ticket has PRESIDENTIAL experience. Not even McCain. I'm sick and tired of this argument that Obama has no experience. I would still take his judgement over McCain's any day.
Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Democrats: "Me thinks you complain too much."
Are ya afraid?

I watched the McCain announcement of his VP pick. I found it strange that a man allegedly as intelligent as he, and one who had so seriously considered Palin as VP, he had to look down at his notes on the podium to announce her name. Was he reading a script from the party bigwigs??

I love how the demorats are running scared. They criticize Gov Sarah Palin for having no experience. Duh……what experience does nobama have? Who ever heard of him prior to four years ago, and what has he done in the Senate, other than run for President.
What a joke!

John McCain/Sarah Palin 2008

Palin: you're no Hillary Clinton

Quoting Lloyd Bentsen on Quayle:

You're no Jack Knnedy

Obama keeps criticizing McCain's record only because it shifts the focus away from the fact that Obama DOESN'T HAVE a record on any of the issues. But come the debates the candidates will have to speak for themselves and McCain will trounce Obama hands down! Obama is a great orator, makes great prepared speeches, but time and time again in the primary debates he couldn't even state what he himself stands for!

I am very troubled by McCain's decision to have Palin to be his vp. I will tell you right off the bat that i am for Obama/Biden however the country is divided and there is a possibility that McCain is elected. If so not only will we have to put up with McCain's ridiculous judgment what if he becomes sick and Palin has to step in, she will be completely and utterly lost. She will have no idea what to do. Not only could our country fall apart what if we are attacked when our enemies in the world hear this completely under qualified person is in control. Our military advisers will be pushing her to do things and she will have no diplomatic or foreign policy experience to weigh against what people are telling her to do. This country could completely fall apart.

As a former HRC supporter and registered independent female voter I am insulted that McCain thinks he can get my vote simply by selecting a woman, no matter how unqualified, and no matter how contrary her politics are to those of HRC. I was leaning slightly toward Obama, but this impulsive, desperate, clueless choice highlights his bad judgment and seals the deal for me - Obama all the way.

Palin got more experience than Obama.

"Executive experience" is a claim any manager at Pizza Hut can claim, so, why have the Republicans set the bar so low for qualifications for a person to overlook the care and safety of 300 million people??? This just shows McCrypt is in the pocket of the rabid Right and these neocons have just turned the MAVERICK into a very old GELDING

I haven't seen such a dangerous couple since Boris and Natasha on the old Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons.

Obama / Biden 08.

Obama/Biden is no match to the two republican contender. It is a mismatch —- Obama/Biden is clearly superior in terms of experienced, policy making, security issues, health care and foreign policies. McCain and the republicans are good on deceiving and manipulating the conservative - christians. This is the rennaisance year for Obama.

After McCain's VP selection, I'm voting for Obama without question. That was it, I was leaning toward McCain specially if he picked Romney but that ended.

I'm a Hillary Democrat for Obama. I think that John McCain's choice of Palin is refreshing coming from him. She may not have a platform that I believe in, but it is a refreshing chance that a Republican took.

Denise, I couldn't agree more. Women– we must unite around Barack Obama. Yes, I voted for Hilary, but Obama won fair and square. Bottom line, he ran a better campaign and he was our party's choice. He was the underdog, he was the unknown candidate and still he found a way to win on the national stage. McCain's judgement is so out of wack and the country is in such dire straights to NOT vote or God forbid, to vote for McCain out of some kind of spite for Hilary not winning is ridiculously irresponsible. Despite the cynics, I GUARANTEE that Hilary really wants Obama to win over McCain. And if she doesn't because of her ego, than I was wrong to vote for her at all. McCain agreed with Bush 90% of the time. Hilary agrees with Obama 95% of the time. Remember, not voting at all IS still making a choice. Obama-Biden in 2008!

This was such a horrible choice. If something happens to McCain (and you have to think that way because of his age) how can you have Palin as the President of the United States! I hope people think that way and will vote for Obama/Biden. Biden would be a great President with all his foreign policy experience. The pick of Palin was an insult to women.

To Auntie Coosa, Blairsville, Georgia, USofA………You say “she is a white woman and as we all know, Barack Obama does not even allow his white woman Grandma to be interviewed, so what's Obama's problem with "white women?" Let me answer that for you and people that only see skin color to use to for prejudice reasons….. If Obama would have let his Grandma speak (since you make it clear she is a white woman), you would have accused he of using her because she is White. Thank God that Obama is for all RACES, because people like you and the Repubs will use anyone, including a political pawn to win votes…..

For those spouting PUMA feelings, PUMA was started by Darragh Murphy who is long time John McCain supporter. Darragh Murphy contributed to John McCain's campaign in 2000 (contributions can be seen at opensecrets.org), she never contributed to Hillary Clinton's campaign, and she is still supporting the McCain camp. She is a Republican operative, who is trying to stir up trouble in the Democratic party.
I too am a Hillary fan - I also happen to like Obama. They are very similar in policy. Please do not fall for the dirty tricks of PUMA.

McCains VP just goes to show you how he makes choices. And for all those HRC fans that talk so badly about Obama needs to get past it. If you think by voting for McSame would be better than voting for Democratic party then you all must be smoking something. Lets face it that would be the worst thing you could do. And if you liked HRC so much than yu would follow her wishes and vote for Obama because she does honestly knows that with a republican in office we are all doomed. The Democratic party needs to stick together for this country more now than ever before.

Obama what a blunder not putting Hillary on the ticket, that's the biggest mistake you'll ever make in your life. Obama listened to Michelle, because she didn't like Hillary, that's probably the biggest mistake of both their lifes. Oh, just as well Michelle isn't first lady material. Cindy MCcain is a different story, would fit right in. MCcain-Palin is a God send, I wonder if Rev. Wright had anything to do with it. Bring on the debates, can't wait to see MCcain make Obama[ A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER] look like a first grader. And at the convention why wasn't Michelle waving a flag, everbody else was. I'll tell you why because all their friends are crooks, and terrorist, and she's filled with hatred. Better pray Obama's not elected.

As a Clinton supporter, I do believe she was mistreated because of her gender.

I have threatened to vote McCain as he is a relatively liberal conservative.

However, with Sarah Palin on the ticket - a far right conservative with regard to women's issues - there is absolutely NO WAY he will get my vote.

So I say this without a doubt, "NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN!!"

Both campaigns aside. Republicans and Democrats aside. This is a plea to CNN and the broader media. Please do an objective job covering Gov. Palin. This person could be our President in the near future if McCain were elected and then dies or becomes ill. Do a critical analysis. At this moment it appears that the only solid credentials she has is that of a strong religous fundamentalist. This does not qualify anyone for high office. The country is in trouble globally, economically, and diplomatically. What does she know about the Constitution, the law, financial markets, trade policies, the military, the Congress, federal agencies, etc? I am a senior citizen and I cannot recall a less credentialed person in my lifetime. Dan Quayle may have been a light weight, but even he had some pertinent background. This choice is frightening on so many levels it should examined by the press for the voters to see, and that does not mean a bunch of talking head with partisan talking points. That means real journalism. Is CNN up to this challenge? Are you really the "most trusted name in news?"

"Sarah Palin is an extremely risky choice considering the dangerous times we find ourselves in!

Contrary to even the statement made by the founders of this group she has served only one year as governor, as she gave birth to a child after 2006. How come the McCain campaign has been hitting Obama - who has served two terms in the Illinois State Senate and one in the US Senate on important committees - on experience, when now they find Palin is ready to step up to Iran and prevent them from launching all-out war and terror on the West if push comes to shove??

Also, the McCain machine is trying to paint her as a maverick but as Gov. of Alaska she is deep in the pockets of oil lobbyists (like McCain). She even sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species as this would affect oil company profits! (NO JOKE!)"

This is the truth… and it is just sick…

As to Annie Oakley-"is this true or a skit from SNL". How dare she mention her name in the same breath as Hillary Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro. The fore mentioned women are true crusaders and have fought hard for their recognition and credibility. On the other hand Gov. Palin has just barely entered the political doorway. She has not earned the right to be VP- she has zero credibility. I will be voting for Obama.

Shocking! Out of all the qualified men and women McCain had available to choose, he has chosen one under federal investigation and with absolutely no qualification to be president. I can not and will not vote for a 72 year old man with a questionable health history who has chosen this lady for vice president. I kind of like her personally and am sure she has principles and heart but nonetheless, this is an absolutely absurd choice and shows very poor judgement by McCain. At least, this makes my choice easier to make for me. I wish us all well into the future.

ATTENTION ALL READERS…
I WANT TO GIVE YOU A CLEAR EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS WRONG IN POLITICS TODAY…
Everyone who know ANYTHING about the importance of the Vice President in our nation KNOWS Gov. Palin lacks the experience.
BUT, when you have SEVERAL Republican Senators with the knowledge and experience get on television and say she is a EXCELLENT choice. THIS IS VERY VERY SAD and WRONG!! Senator McCain is 72 and the odds say his health could go bad . Do we really want a person who's experience is being the mayor of a town 8500 people and Gov. of a state for 18 months to run the country??? I think not….This is just DUMB!!

Well I used to be a Republican… but with this lying team of Bush, Cheeney, Mccain, Rove… the top with extremist right wingers and a puppet President… the VP candidate who's lack of knowledge about Iraq only maches McCain's lack of knowledge about the economy… I'll go with Obama/Biden over the extremist right wing dummy duo of McCain/Palin.

The McCain campaign theme is Country First. My grandmother always told me actions speak louder than words and the actions of John McCain betray the fact that he wasn't thinking about this country when he made his VP pick. If he were he would be choosing the BEST woman or man to take over the Presidency should something happen to him. What an egomanical, hard headed, short sighted, self-serving politican. He has always been bound and determined to become President and will do so at, now it appears, at any cost. He really wasn't the best choice either… 70+, severe health issues, acknowledges he has a lack of economic understanding … this is the very best the Republicans had to present to us??? I wouldn't marry somebody I had met once…I wouldn't even let them baby sit my children… But he picks this person to be our nation's Vice President… Country First baloney!!!

Mitt Romney would have been a much better choice if McCain's purpose
was to have any remote chance of being a "shake up". I bet
Joe Lieberman is mad as hell.

Obama / Biden 08.

I wonder how many people who post here are Obama and McCain surrogates. I mean the ability to spew these politicians talk points as if they were your own is pretty amazing. Sheep.

I just love how eveyone is just dogging this woman. You haven't even given her the opportunity to show what she stands for. I am not sure who I will vote for. I am waiting till the debates before I make up my mind.Right now all we are hearing from both sides is what they want us to hear. Let's see what they say in the debates when really pressed on issues.

So McCain's first pick is a twy year governor of Alaska who is
under indictment for "abuse of power" in seeking and obtaining
removal from position her former brother-in-law as an Alaska
State Trooper after going to the State Attornery Office requesting
all information on him be given to her.
Seems to me that she will fit right in the Republican agenda.

P.Breidinger,
Homer, New York

And Senator Obama has not defined how he will pay for his changes with, as Susan Eisenhower put it Thursday night, "our staggering debt". Nor has he defined or even resolved to offer how he will approach our staggering debt.

I do credit him for laying off of Palin, for now. They will be watching her closely for legitimate chances on that front. And I don't blame them.

But I am disgusted with the sentiment on these blogs that McCain is pandering to women…if that was the case, he would have picked a safer, more established female.
And I am disgusted with the liberal stance that pro-choice women should never consider PALIN on this issue alone. I have always been pro-choice. But for liberals to turn their heads at "IRON MY SHIRT (Hillary)" and other blatant bigoted statements and then try and hang the threat of a Roe v Wade reversal in the name of women's rights is a total Turn-off!
These people have no respect for women and no respect for themselves…
I am not going to turn my head on far more pressing and pertinent issues just for the sake of protecting women who can't protect their futures or their bodies from unfortunate circumstances.
This woman Palin does not yet have my vote in one day, but I admire her grit, her accomplishments thus far, and am willing to hear what she has to say beyond the issue of choice.
As far as I am concerned, that stance is quickly becoming the platform of really idiotic women.

Though it great that the Republican Party picked a woman for it's VP slot, they're coming off as a "Johnny come lately". Dems nominated Geraldine Ferraro back in 1984. So the politcal scene been there, done that.

John McCain could have electrified his party and the country by selecting an ethnic female as his running mate. Not neccessarily an African American female, but maybe a Native American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Arab-Amercian woman. Something totally out of left field.

Mark Caine said, "Meticulous planning will enable everything a man does to appear spontaneous." Well McCain missed "spontaneous" greatly on his VP pick.

F. Logan
Texas

Subject: concern w/ meeting her only once… On most job interviews, employers meet prospective employees/candidates only once (maybe twice). Decisions are based on the facts presented in a resume or portfolio. Given that Palin's resume is open to the public (and she has a respectable track record from what most of us can see), I believe meeting her "only once" isn't unreasonable. In fact, I believe the lack of emotion not already present from having a prior relationship makes the decision even more objective, and independent of bias. I think the decision was based on genuine aspirations to make our country better. I guess time will tell.

People are comparing experience issues but Obama was elected, people knew what they were voting for or against he had been vetted. Palin on the other hand was appointed or supposedly vetted by the candidate. Obama has shown he has picked someone who could take over if need be. Biden has been vetted for years.

McCain on the other hand had been vetted by Alaskans and McCain although who knows how well after only meeting her once, how in the world can you go by that.

Just running a campaign gives a person the executive experience and Obama has proven he is very qualifed to do that. He overlooks money, hiring the best people for the job etc. Community organizing counter to what has been stated gives a person has to make executive decisions also.

McCains decision scares me. He knows a person awfully well after just meeting her once. She could not be the best qualified in the republican party. if so, that is not saying much for the republican party. All of the people more qualified ought to be offended.

It doesn't surprise me at all that the comments on the CNN (liberal) website are mostly against McCain. It reminds me why I don't get my news here. I just come over to see what the lefties are saying.

And Brendan, you when mentioning the Democrat's ticket you stuck to the candidates education. Then when you went to the Republican ticket you thought it was important to mention Cindy's inheritance, that her father worked hard to build, and Mr Palin's part time job. What relevance is that?

If Obama would have picked someone of Sarah Palin's background he would have been called a genious by the liberal media. McCain picks her and he's stupid. The Palin-bashers are so transparent.

What about Obama and his message of "change"? Is a 30yr veteran of the Senate change?

You may disagree with Sarah's politics…but she is genuine. Come on, she is a fisherwoman, has run a commercial business, raised multiple kids, stood up to powerful ol school white male politico-mafias…again, you may disagree with her politics (some or even all of it). But she is one heck of a person.
And I guess a lot of people will identify more with her than with a guy with a foreigner dad (Obama) and one who is possibly a good down to earth person (Biden) but has been in Washington long enough to be labeled elitist.

Are you kidding me!
When I interview people for my company, I at least interview the qualified candidates at least 3 times before making the decision, and in my case those interviews are in person not by phone!
I am an independent, the McCain decision helped me decide that Obama is the only candidate this year. I don't want another George W. Bush that with the power and insight of his guts makes important decisions!

I was just reading an article about McCain yesterday - it claimed that McCain's worst flaw is putting his political ambitions before the country itself. McCain himself said that he "can only try to resist future temptations to abandon principle for expediency." He is desperate and reckless, and therefore has fallen victim to one of his greatest flaws in selecting this person as V.P. I am a democrat, but I always thought, if the democrats lose, he wouldn't be the worse choice and possibly might be the best out of the Republican bunch. Now, I am very afraid of the idea of him as pres. We are dealing with some very serious issues in the contiguous 48 states as well as internationally that she has advanced no platform and has never had to deal with these issues as governor of a state smaller than the city that I am living in right now. In fact, there are some mayors of big cities who have dealt with much larger issues than she has including security. Before his decision, I honestly would have been okay with McCain as the pres., but now, I think he is absolutely stupid and cannot be trusted with the future of this country.

Apparently McCain wants to have the women's votes, but he actually insulted all the American women's intelligence by simply choosing a woman figure on the ticket without knowing what is really on American woman's thought, he simply insult woman by not understanding why the American woman want to vote for Hillary not just for a woman!!!

McCain is dead!!! his irresponsible choice shows how bad judgement he has. of course with 7 big houses around the country, he doesnt need to know what an ordinary American worries.

American needs to be more responsible. we don't vote for race. for genda, for party, we vote for our future, our kids' future.

Whoever vote for McCain. please use your brain, use your clear judgement!!!

Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well here's a turn for the worst waiting to happen, a potential president who supports creationism to be taught in school. Let's see how fast we can go back to the middle ages and insist on the earth being flat and the center of the universe, pathetic!

By choosing an inexperienced woman running mate, John McCain took the biggest gamble of his campaign. His selection of inexperienced Alaska governor designed to woo disgruntled supporters of Hillary Clinton. Sarah Palin made a direct appeal to supporters of Hillary Clinton and by praising Clinton for her "determination and grace". It was was a very surprise choice, with even senior Republicans confessing that they had never met her or knew much about her. According to Guardian, a prestigious newspaper, " McCain's choice allowed him to wrest media attention from Obama, whose speech in front of a crowd of 80,000 in Denver on Thursday night is believed to be the most watched convention speech ever. Nielsen Media Research said it averaged 38.4 million US viewers across all major networks, reaching nearly a quarter of all US households. It easily eclipsed the acceptance speeches of both of Obama's two immediate Democratic predecessors and the 27.6 million viewers George Bush drew on the fourth night of the Republican national convention in 2004, when he was nominated for a second term". Barack Obama campaign wasted very little time before pouncing. "Today, John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency," said Bill Burton, Barack Obama's spokesman.

Palin's great story: Hockey mom to govoner of Alaska.

Palin, hockey mom to potential VP is just scary

I really don't know gov Palin, but I want the best and the brightest to run the country. Obama has a law degree from Harvard, taught constitutional law at Chicago, and was head of the Harvard Law Review. HIllary credentials are also far superior, Yale Law, former first lady, I'm sure there is plenty more. Palin only has a batcholr degree from an average university. This is not a position for anyone who has a good story. This is like asking a premed student to do the most challanging surgery. I'm sorry but you need either have advanced degrees that prepare you for the job or a long history in the political arena, Palin has neither and is just not qualified.

I can only hope that the women of the USA are not so shallow (and sexist?) to vote for McCain b/c his running mate is a woman. My wife thinks there are many women who would choose McCain for that very reason–regardless of Palin's ability to lead this country.

If elected, Palin would be one 74-year-old heartbeat away from taking the helm. And her experience is what????? Think about it. That is a frightening scenario.

Do I see a trend here? Mcbush's first wife was a model, then he dumped her when she didn't look good anymore, then his second wife was also a model and now he picks a model as his VP choice…maybe the secretary of state will be Miss. Alaska 2008?

The pick of Palin is being aptly called by Republicans and Democrats alike, a gamble, a roll of the dice.

Do we really want a President that gambles with our future?

The issue has nothing to do with Palin's experience or readiness or lack thereof. The real question is about McCain's judgement or should I say reckless endangerment.

Ask yourself, would you trust the safety and security of your family and the entire free world in the hands of someone you met only ONCE?

This is all about the judgement of McCain and nothing about Palin.

I feel for Palin's last son, why does he have to face the consequence of parents mis judgement. It is very well known that pregnancy after late 30s is risky and there is more chance for the kid to be born with disabilities. It speaks of her judgement that she went for a kid when she was in her mid 40s and also when she had a very taxing job of governer

SUSIE! Apparently you like to post on here but dont bother to read the others. Apparently you like to make up your mind on things and not wavering rather than learning more and making a good decision. I am going to tell all of you who think like Susie this one more time. Pay attention! Hillary could not be vetted to be VP. She is going to be facing Federal Charges for campaign finance FELONIES from her senate race. She successfully got a judge to push everything back so it would take place after the election. Just do some homework and you will not sound like a fool. search for Paul V Clinton. Maybe then you will understand why it was not even an option to select Hillary. The republicans would have simply destroyed the dems in negative advertising and maybe now you can see why Hillary is just fine with Joe Biden as the choice. And because you will ask i will tell you now. Besides it really doesnt matter who the VP is. All that matters is what their positions are on the issues and whether you trust them. I would gladly leave my children with Barack and Joe for a week but i would not let that creepy sellout McSame and Animal hating Palin anywhere near them. They can go out and shoot wolves from helicopters together while they tour the oil spills. Disgraceful people!

All you alleged Democrats now voting for McCain:

You don't want to vote for Obama because he's biracial or because he's young or what?

Don't give me the "experience" bs. Jefferson, Clinton, GEORGE BUSH–they had no experience either.

So really, are you all just racists or what????

It's mind boggling.

How many people at the RNC are going to be Asian, Hispanic, black, or Native American?

A combined total of 10 people.

What Country First is John McCain representing?

Looks to me like Country First only for white people.

At the DNC: it was a sea of diversity. THAT, MY FRIENDS, IS COUNTRY FIRST.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

YES WE CAN!

****THERE IS NOTHING FALSE ABOUT HOPE!****

FOUR MORE WARS
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mCcain '08

Brilliant choice by McCain. The fact that the libs here are crying so much just proves it more. Show's McCain really is the candidate of reform and change while Obama is just preachy talk and rhetoric. It's funny that Palin has more qualifications to be president than Obama does, This ticket is and exciting winner!

McCain Palin 08!! Real change we can believe in..not just preachy empty words.

Who are all of these first wave feminists who think only rich, white women are disenfranchised?

Sexism is horrific in this country, but it seems like some amazing tunnel vision to not see that racism is so pervasive and strong in this country that race can't even be mentioned.

If Obama were to lose this fall, we all lose.

Sarah Palin is governor of the LARGEST state in the union, more than twice the size of Texas. Joe Biden is senator of Delaware, 49th in size. Their populations are only 271,000 apart.

Check the AOL weekly poll. It has McCain leading in every state and Not just a few thousand polled like some of the sample poll's, it's hundred of thousands.

RECOVERING DEMOCRAT?Do you have a doctors note or did you escape?

To all of those who keeping commenting on Barack Obama NOT selecting Hillary, just imagine yourself in the same position as he is in. Then imagine yourself in the White House trying to improve the country with Hilllary & Bill also around. The Clinton's don't strike me as people who can easily "step down".

Common sense suggestes that it would NOT be a good situation for Barack Obama to find himself in. I think he has demonstrated very good judgement at making this tough decicion now. It would have been easier for him to select Hillary - - but not necessarily the best thing for your country. I think that is a very good example of putting your country first!

I used to support McCain, but this disaster he calls a VP choice has changed my mind once and for all. What a dangerous and reckless thing to do in our country's time of need. We don't need a feel good mother from some tiny country town in the barren wasteland of frozen Alaska to be our cheerleader. We need real leaders who are respected around the world to clean up the mess the Bush McCain group have left behind.

GO OBAMA! GO BIDEN!

Has anyone seen that Iraq has signed a 3billion dollar oil deal with China? You mean to tell me that we invaded Iraq so that China could get an oil field in Iraq so they could loan us more money to buy oil from the saudi's? I am just dumbfounded!

What was McCain thinking did he think he could fool Hillary supporters with the idaho univ grad beauty queen. NNNNNNNooooooo comparison.
I am beginnng to believe what some say he is senile and demmented.
Imagine he croaks in office and she is president. WOE

Why is Gov Palin so popular in Alaska? Because she added a 2 1/2 % state tax to oil - which fully funds her state government and Alaskans pay NO income or sales tax. But who pays for that? You and I do - in a dime per gallon more for gas at the pump. Put 15 gallons of Alaskan gas in your car - figure $1.50 goes to a "Palin popularity fund." No wonder she wants to drill in ANWR! No wonder she vetoed wind and alternative energy bills! This is nothing but a public policy of personal greed (in this case for her state) at the expense of everyone else and the rest of the world. Typical, same old Republican policies that we're now suffering for - but to the extreme.

Who amongst the Republican Party didn't expect this deluge of mean spirited and ignorant comments from the Democrats? It was coming no matter who was selected. Just look what they said and did to each other during their primaries. (They at least provided plenty of ammo for the Republican's to use during general election.) This definitely caught them off-guard . . . they didn't include Sarah Palin in the commercial because their marketing group wasn't prepared? First McCain is too old and now Palin is too young . . . NEWS FLASH . . . together they are the best team.

Vote McCain/Palin in 2008

McCain and Palin are DIVIDED on stem cell search, (if I got him right on the flip or flop of it), funding pro choice groups, and abortion in rape and incest cases! <<< There is your fire!
When confronted watch them NOT use straight talk and say the other is entitled to their own beliefs. Oh really? tell that to Limbaugh; instead of following his marching orders!
Were both or just one of McCain's wives beauty queens? and the 'girl friends' he used to fly around the country in military aircraft, after his daddy promoted him to flight school over more qualified applicants.
Is is true his daddy got him the medal of bravery? and he said, "shucks I didn't know that my friends"?
There is some question as to whether his daddy actually was the one who turned down early release; but Kerry and McCain, in an act of great bipartisanship sealed any proof one way or the other!
Why would you want a the leader of one of the most powerful nations on the earth be someone who heroically attempted suicide and plagirised a story about a camp guard drawing a cross.
Spend 30 minutes on UTube and Google, key words McCain / liar, and ask how ANYTHING he says can be believed.
OH YA THE SPLURGE WORKED NOT NO WAY… he will soon ask for a surge 2, call it something else and his lug nut neocons will fall for it AGAIN.

Geez Luise - I've always respected McCain and I never thought of his age as any kind of liability, but this certainly looks like the choice of a befuddled old man. A moose hunting beauty queen, a small town mayor and half term governor (who is against choice and is already under investigation). This is not going to appeal to mainstream Americans (and certainly not supporters of Hillary Clinton). I think McCain will regret the day he decided to give into pressure from the far right fringe to pick a running mate like this.

Why does everyone try to keep throwing the soccer mom out as a qualification? She was telling you that she is everyman, she is a real person and not the Washington insider that we don't need anymore of and she will fight for us.
Don't be so stupid.

She ran for office first 16 years ago, what was Obama doing 16 years ago?

Seems that some liberals are acting more panicked than ever before with all these slams. Oops they are still trying to deflect all attention away from the real problem. Mr Obama.

Listen to all of you - pathetic cheerleaders who think they're players. You make me sick - all of you.

For those saying "She has more experience than Obama."

Instead of echoing what subjective conservatives say on the news, do some research. Obama was working as a community organizer in the sturggling communities of Chicago, studying political science and constitutional law at Harvard while Palin was playing basketball and competing in beauty pagents.

She governed a town that has less of a population than the average university, that would mean every college dean is qualified for vice president. She's been in power for a state with less of a population than a typical suburban city.

Even confronted by so few difficult choices, she's been on the wrong side of so many. She may be against that "Bridge to nowhere" now, but look where she stood 2 years ago. She wants to make abortion ILLEGAL in ALL cases including rape and incest.

Obama and Palin are not even comparable in terms of experience.

Obama/Biden 08!

The responsibility of any voter should be based on what the issues are that this great country needs to fix/work on. We have serious problems that need special and careful attention. We need a leader who will pick a team with experience to make sure all the bases are covered responsibly. I believe that HRC would have done just that, and that's why I voted for her, but the truth is she was not nominated. Thank God we still have Obama who is still playing on the American team. He has not disregarded HRC accomplishments, and she has stated that she hasn't given up on her party either. I truly believe they will work together.

It is very irresponsible to vote on gender and race. Not to mention selfish.
Be smart America vote for the one that is going to pave our way for a better life for everyone and yourself.

Hey 'Dems are stuck in the fix they rigged' you asked "what has Barck Obama done?" How about take on and defeat the most powerful political machine in the democratic party and arguably US politics. That was no small feat and done with a message people wanted to hear. Yes, there may have been sexism working against HRC but very little if any coming from the Obama campaign and certainly no more than the racism Obama is still working on overcoming.

If a woman votes for McCain simply because his running mate is a woman, what separates that voter from the white male who votes for McCain simply because he's white? One's a sexist and the other a racist.

It's nice to see McCain stay true to character and go for the hottie to replace the older model. Some folks do like to be consistent.

She effectively erased Obams "historic" convention speech on thursday.

BTW does Obama give any speeches besides "historic" ones that say demonstrate not one wit of convivtion? Thats getting old and thats why McCains Palin nomination announcement immediately made his speech older than old news.

WHEN THE DEBATE BEGINS WE WILL SEE ABOUT HER EXPERIANCE. REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO SELL US SARAH PALIN. WILL SHE BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH JOE BIDEN. SELL THIS SOME PLACE ELSE……..

OBAMA……08

For an old 72 yr man that have had 4 bouts of cancer to pick an inexperienced ex-beauty queen who is under a criminal investigation from one of the outer cold fringes of the good old USA is very telling!

John McSame judgement to lead based on his veepee pick is DISASTROUS TO AMERICA!

AMERICA IS DOOMED WITH SARAH PALIN A HAIRS BREATH AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENCY!

JOHN McSAME IS CALLING AMERICANS AND HILLARY SUPPORTERS STUPID! - SORRY, WE CAN SEE THROUGH THE SMOKESCREEN!

JOHN McSAME JUDGEMENT TO LEAD = BRAIN PARALYSIS!!!!!

the Republican brainwash will start on Monday.
After that, everybody got their nugget, the economy looks greater than ever, and they can all fall in line again.
Same procedure as every for years with the Republicans!

You all do not get it. This was a blessing that fell into Palin's hands. Now her newly departed son will get protected duty in Iraq, I know this sounds cynical and diabolical, but wouln't any caring mother do this. This lady is both calculating and smart. She will trade for her child's safety against a fail run at the "Casa de Blanca".

obama/biden 08

Obama must be both scared and jealous.

Jealous that Palin has more experience than he does.

And scarred that Palin is a capable woman.

Somwhere between 20 and 30 percent of Hillary supporters have not come around to Obama yet.
In spite of Obama saying over and over again that McCain is another Bush, everyone knows he is a Moderate. The Hillary people know this is the truth.
Now as they get to know Palin they will find a strong, impressive, capable, experienced woman on McCain's moderate ticket.
Obama knows that the Hillary women will not be able to resist to find out who Palin is and what she is about. And they will like her. Maybe her pro-life stand will be a deal breaker, but McCain is pro-life too. For those who pro-life is not a deal breaker, McCain/Plain just makes McCain look more attractive to angry Hillary Democrats.

McCain/Plain 08!

Boy, this site must be read by pro-Obamas only. Being independent and not beholden to trashing either candidate out of hand, I can acknowledge that on the surface this could appear to be pandering. But look deeper. She is an anti-corrupt establishment politician who has gone against her own state party leaders because of their intrenched dishonesty. McCain trying to re-establish some of the maverick image that was tarnished in the deal he made not to make waves with Bush Jr. so he could get the nomination next time? And a husband who is a union member? Hardly traditional GOP territory (since they have been accused of breaking down unions by Obama's team). Open your eyes, pay attention - there's more to this than her being a female. Some pandering, perhaps, but don't ignore he as an outsider (but then, the Dems have the perfect insider ticket with Biden and Obama who was the quintessential machine-man in Illinois).

Ok, really?Are we going to bring the sexism card back? People are questioning Palin on her politics and experience, not her gender. Hillary was being strong armed out of the election just like anyone else who continued running while falling deeper and deeper into debt(why are her 18 million supporters not helping her with that if they believe so strongly in her?) and giving the Republicans the fodder they would need to attack the Democratic nominee in the General election. The talk of Racism and Sexism is old. People who do not chose to vote for Obama do so, for the most part, based on ideology and not race. Just like people who did not vote for HRC did so not based on gender, but on ideas. And HRC supporters who have the delusional state to congratulate McCain on his choice obviously didn't listen to anything that HRC stood for while running. I feel she would be upset to see her supporters voting for a woman who stands against everything she does just to send the democrats a message! Please think this through people, yes, Obama is risky, but at least he still stands for everything the Dems hold true, unlike Sarah Palin, gender aside!

Well so much for McCain's thinking of country first and picking someone who is ready on