I might just have a reason to vote Republican now!

I think it's kind of funny that someone who really has no respect for women's rights put a woman as his vice presidential pick. Seems pretty gimmicky, to me. I also think it's funny how he's been bashing Obama's experience and picks a total newbie to politics up. I think he'll probably get a large number of the Hillary supporters who've been balking at Obama, though. Wise pick, most definitely.

I very clever choice. I was going to reluctantly vote for McCain just to be against oNObama but I really WANT to vote for him

Hi Para, I just read up on her and she sounds like a great choice for McCain! He definitely has my vote!!

This was a smart, smart move on McCains part. I was a strong Hillary supporter and in no way shape or form planned on voting for Obama when he got the nomination. I was very angry that he didnt even seriously consider Hillary as a running mate and pissed off that he gave up the white house because of his selfish reasons. A Obama/Clinton ticket was like the golden ticket for the white house. As a democrat that is what we should have wanted right...the automatic ticket to the white house. So, then I was on the fence with to vote or not to vote. I too, like whiteheather was just going to vote for McCain so that Obama wouldnt become our president and now I am really going to evaluate this ticket with some excitement. I am so angry with the democratic party that I could not even watch a single day of DNC coverage. I will watch the Republican convention next week with more openness to voting Republican this election.

And on a side note, anyone know who that band playing at the McCain rally is? I'm REALLY REALLY liking them.

I really like the pick. Obama wants change and he brings in a lifer politician for VP where McCain brings in the only one of all of them who isn't a Washington sell-out. She isn't very experienced, but she has run a state for two years which has to be at least as good as Obama serving only 1 term as a senator. I am sure there are many reasons why he picked her and she wouldn't have been his first choice, but I like her anyway. I think she is very well respected as a governor.

John McCain made one excellent choice in picking Gov. Sarah Palin. In stealing a phrase from Michelle Obama for the first time in my life I am proud to vote for a Republican. Now that is not exactly correct but at lest I can be proud to vote for John McCain. You are right ParaTed with out Conservative Republicans just fade away. Sarah is a great anchor for the conservatives of the GOP.

Great choice. It was a big surprise and when I heard who McCain's choice was I did some quick research on her. She is really a fantastic woman and has acomplished a lot in her life. Unlike Biden, there is no "cloud" over her. (For those of you who are not up-to-date - Biden has TWO close family members under investigation on possible fraud charges and he is suspected of "conflict of interest" in some of the bills he helped push through Congress to the detriment of the American taxpayers.) Palin even cut her own salary as governor and has really been pro-taxpayer instead of pro-BIG business.

Paul Begala just made a fantastic point on Larry King Live; he spoke of how he and his wife had made out a will and had to decide who would take care of their children if something should happen to them and he asked if anyone believed that John and Cindy McCain would feel secure, after just one meeting, in leaving their daughter in the care of the Palin's. He said he seriously doubted it, which I tend to agree. However, he just left over 300 million people in Sarah Palin's care should anything happen to him. Running a state with hardly any people for less than two years and having no foreign policy experience or interest is not enough to qualify someone to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency and with the Presidential candidate being 72 years old and a four time cancer survivor makes it even more crucial that he choose someone "ready on day one". She may or may not be a straight shooter but she definitely IS a far right conservative, which is fine if that's what you believe in, but I'm not a conservative but putting that aside, I don't think she's anywhere near qualified. I know you'll disagree with me and bring up Obama's lack of experience but I think she is much less experienced with none whatsoever dealing with national security issues or foreign affairs. Annie

Well I'm thrilled McCain took my advice. I've been saying for many months that she was by far the best pick he could possibly make as she addresses ALL of his weaknesses. Her record is outstanding and she gave Alaska a large budget surplus making her an ideal person to help balance the federal budget.

I think Sarah Palin is a brilliant choice for VP. She is a conservative, supports the Second Amendment, has a commitment to environmental conservation, and is pro-family (straight or gay). She ended partisan bickering in Alaska by reaching out to Democrats and Independents. She has proven that solid, conservative leadership can lead a state to properity in the midst of a recession. She's a mother of five and her son will soon be deployed overseas. Her approval ratings in the 80's and 90's. She has executive experience, which you can't say about Obama (or even Biden or McCain). Talk to Governors who turned Senator and they'll tell you that they worked harder in a week as a Governor than they do in a year as Senator (and make REAL decisions). Palin gave the people of Alaska $1,200 gas dividends (at the expense of oil companies) when oil prices and state revenues when up. Her record PROVES that she's a reformer and not just talking about change like Obama/Biden. Sarah Palin is one of the most qualified Vice Presidential nominations in recent memory. She's everything the Republicans need and want in a VP candidate - she's young, charismatic, tough, conservative, and EXPERIENCED.

its so strange how he would pick her since he doesnt really now her. he had the the guy all lined up and then called him up and told him he decided on palin. thats telling me that he would turn on his friends. so are you sure he wont turn on america. just be telling us what we want to hear and then not do. Also thats telling me that hes desperate and trying to get hilary supporters to vote for him. not really sure of his tactics of doing this!! im not really to sure of him. I dont know i just want the next president to get our troops home. mccain said if it has to be he would stay over there for 100 years. so i thought the point is to get them home and all safe. just seems to fishy. besides what are we fighting for if anything are men are dieing and are oil price is going up, and some homeowners are losing there houses due to the economy. so has mccain mentioned any of these concerns and how he would fix quick. at least obama tells of what his plans are. well we will see. i really hope who ever it is delivers what they say and helps the people like they need to.

Yeah,I quit agree with you. She is such a briviliant woman that I really envy her.