What makes Sarah Palin such a great choice to you?

I think it was a good choice so McCain will be able to get more of the woman's vote. But I don't think they are going to appeal to the homosexual people because in today's speech I heard that she was very much against gay marriage. I hope Mccain wins the presidency!

I know very little of this candidate, but I see it as a good thing There is always going to be something that a candidate isn't an expert on, so this is nothing new. As far as National Security goes, she has to be at least, at least, as capable as the idiot that has been in office for the past two terms! So, worrying about that is of no concern to me. I think it is a smart move, as it is about time the Republican Party realized that there are women in politics that can make a difference Finally, something good about this boring election.

She is not a good choice, she is a poor choice. She has little to no experience in politics, she has a lot of controversy surrounding her, and she just does not seem like VP material. McCain is doing this out of desperation. He is not going to win this election.

First of all, I would like to say that no presidential or vice-presidential candidate had previous experience in every area that might need to be addressed should they become president - that is the reasoning being the various cabinet positions - to assist and advise in the areas where our president or vice-president might be lacking. I also have to add that I do not believe Obama's trip oversees was anything but a campaign move to make people think that he is knowledgeable regarding foreign policy and to make people think that the leaders of other countries were already eager to embrace him as the leader of our country. Has he done anything in HIS career to demonstrate that HE would be able to handle an overseas crisis? That said, I believe that Sarah Palin is an excellent choice. Technically, she has more executive experience than Biden, McCain and Obama all put together. She seems to me to be a very diplomatic figure and I do no thing she would have any problem relating to other countries, whether friendly or hostile. Both McCain and Palin have sons currently in the military - they will obviously have the best interests of our military in mind and won't be making any decisions that might endanger those forces. Obama's main concern seems to be promising to get the troops home as soon as possible, regardless of whether that is in their best interest - timing is imperative in withdrawing our troops without sustaining huge casualties. While foreign policy and the security of our country is a priority, there are many more issues that need to be addressed - and soon! As a working class family, I feel that Palin can bring a valuable point of view to the table - issues that involve the working woman, childcare, healthcare, and services for disabled children. With children of varying ages, she can also relate to educational issues, from elementary school through high school - and the plight of college-age students to secure financial aid to further their education. I am very excited about McCain's choice of Palin as his running mate and feel that she brings a refreshing change from those who have spent their lives as career politicians.

Hey Spalladino! It's really too bad that alot of the voters will not take the time to answer those questions because if they did they would not be so happy right now. I too was around when JFK was shot and Lyndon Johnson took over and again when Gerald ford ended up as President. It's really a scary thought when some is actually a heartbeat away from the Presidency. Unless you've lived through it, as we have not once, but twice it is difficult to fathom. That's why people need to realized that the VP position is not a joke. It can really happen at any time during the term of President! I wish that people like us could remind voters about those events! But I'm afraid that they will not come up in this election or it will not matter. God help us if it doesn't! I'm not voting for McCain anyway, I don't want another minute of the Republican regime-I didn't put Bush there the first or second time. I want the gone! Give the Democrats a chance to fix the mess! It's time!

I agree 100%. I was also around when Kennedy was shot so I am not a spring chicken. The fact of the matter is she was chosen for one reason and that was to try and steal the women's vote that Hillary was getting. It is simple politics but I don't like it being done when it could put the health of our nation at risk. She doesn't have the experience to become the president of the United States and to thrust her into that possible position just to keep the hopes of stopping the Democrates from getting the White House is sinful. This was a bad choice made for only the wrong reasons.

I knew of her mostly because I have family in Alaska and she is incredible... the main thing is that it was very unexpected that McCain would choose a woman and he built up the suspense and hid it so well. A lot of people tried to label McCain as sexist, and as if he thought lesser of woman than men. His pick proves otherwise. McCain's been falsely labeled as being in the pocket of oil companies and this woman he choose has fought against oil companies. This woman complements McCain very well, with his other VP options I think there were those that some would not like for this or that reason but really even know I know a lot of people don't know about her yet, they are going to have a hard time trying to dig up skeletons in her closet and finding reasons to hate her. You asked if people would be comfortable if something happened to McCain that Palin would be president... I would! I'd be more comfortable with that then for Obama to be president right now. At best Obama is equal in experience to Palin. She's done more for her state than Obama's done in his entire political career. As related to security issues she heads Alaska's National Guard. At least she visited the wounded soldiers in Germany in 2007, Obama did not.

A Town Chairman, A City Mayor, A State Governor and the Preisdent all have one thing in common, To quote President Truman "The Buck Stops Here". As a congressman or Senator you are part of a group that has to make a decision, As Mayor, Governor or President you HAVE to make the decision and that is different. I served in an executive position and many times a committee would make a recomendation based upon the group they were representing and I had to look at the whole group. When things go wrong who gets blamed? For example - No Child Left Behing - Republicans and Democrats crafted the legislation and passed it. The President signed it and everyone praised Congress, not the President, for giving the schools more money, now when problems start to happen it was President Bush who got the blame. Governor Palin has exceutive experience which the Democrat Ticket lacks. She has as much Foreign Relations experience as Senator Obama. Two years as governor beats 143 days as a senator. Plus you add the fact that neither she nor McCain are Lawyers!

Palin is a great choice for me because she brings to the ticket the conservative ideals that McCain abandoned. Palin has a track record of fighting the establishment and the status quo. Palin is brilliant and has always fought for what she thought was right, not what she thought was right for her career. She does have experience, executive experience which is critical as no other candidate- Presidential or Vice-Presidential has been in the executive offices of their state. And most importantly, she is not a Washington Insider. That is the best quality of her candidacy. She brings a new light, a new energy to the race.

I think Palin was a brilliant strategic move on McCain's part. I have been a democrat for many years. I was a strong Hillary supporter and one of the high percentage of Hillary voters who refuses to vote for Obama. I too was on the fence and was likely to not vote at all because McCain alone did not appeal to me as a real choice. Obama spoke so highly of this change and new kind of politics and then brings on a career politician as his number 2. That is senseless. For the Republican nominee to select such a unlikely choice is a quite welcome change in my sights. She has strong family values, a strength in voice against strong opposition, a fighter. I will be seriously evaluating the McCain/Palin ticket and now leaning on the fence toward a republican vote in november.

I have been on the fence of either voting for McCain or not voting at all. With Palin as his running mate he's got my vote. One of my reasons is her being the mother of a disabled child. Being the mother of a disabled child myself it will be good to see someone in government who understands the needs we have. I like the fact she has gone against her own party and even sued the U.S. government. The lady's got moxie. We need more moxie. Yes, she is pro-life while I'm pro-choice, but there are more pressing things going on right now.

This is the first election process that I have become an active listener on and an active voter on. I have always been a person who bases my decision on a person's character and experience. After listening to Palin speak and seeing how this woman went from a hockey mom on the PTA to Governor of Alaska standing up for what was right for her people by fiscal responsibilities....yeah I can say for a fact I would not doubt that this woman has leadership abilites if in fact something was to happen to McCain while in office. She has a strength about her and a tenacious attitude. I like you do not know much about her, but plan on finding out as much as possible. But already McCain has me on his side. There was no doubt before because I was not an Obama supporter. I gave up on him some time ago. But I do believe that Palin could handle security issues with the best interest of the people in mind. This team looks real and strong. She fills in the gaps of McCain shortcomings that people are worried about-his age for one. McCain/Palin 2008 supporter.

I am in total agreement. I think MaCain made this choice out of desperation feeling he was not appealing to the younger crowd and was going to lose their vote. I do know his age is a very big issue to alot of people. Also, he was tryimg to get the WOW factor to complete with the Obama surge. I am a Hillary fan and was wowed by her speech and more wowed by Bill's; what an orator that man is, I do miss him. After his speech I am now behind Obama as I feel McCain is no real choice, just more of rhe same, as his record does show. So I think by bringing Palin in her is trying to pretend to offer something different.

I think Sarah and John know something that no one else knows. Obama is ride to high right now. I believe his balloon is going to burst. And the undenying truth about the smoke and mirrors behind Bama greatness is going to be exposed. I'm telling you this lady got something working for her no man can stop.