What is with Mc Cain's mind in choosing Palin as his running mate?

he is very desperate to win!!! its time for us to say eight years is enough and vote for obama. Its time for a change. Obama seems more for the people. (by the way wonder what happened to mccains wifes arm and why its in a cast) is he really violent. I dont see mccain helping the people. i see obama helping everyone!!!

I think that Sarah Palin is heads above Hillary Clinton - both intellectually and ethically. Other than both being women, wives and mothers, there is not comparison - and it is obvious to see that they are very different in those aspects as well. I think Obama's rejection of Hillary as his running mate speaks volumes - he evidently feels that the United States is ready to have a black as a President, but doesn't feel that it is ready for a woman in the White House. It's time to bring some new people into the arena, and that is exactly what McCain did when he chose Palin as his running mate. They've got my vote!

McCain was very clever to keep it under wraps and you know he planned the timing perfectly in order to get the full excitement behind his choice. I had a feeling he would choose a woman but he did act as though he had no woman he was even considering. I think also he has been getting to know her better first and of course she had her son in April so he was problably making sure she would feel up for the job too. The fact is she is like him in many ways... a Maverick! She is tough on those of any party, those where Republicans she attacked for their criminal acts. She's a gold mine, and fully supports McCain as a VP. Strong in Family values, and good luck finding skeletons in her closet. It was a Surprise... a very, very, very good surprise!

Well for one he managed to keep the suspense right until the last minute just like Obama did so good effort there. Timing is everything! I think that it is a very smart move on his part and will pay positive dividends for him. Firstly it injects fresh young blood into his overall profile; and secondly it may just cause all of those that did wish for Hillary to be up there to think long and hard about their vote now. It is going to be very interesting seeing how all of this pans out in November.

Palin hasn't done much for Alaska. If McCain gets in, it will be worse than it was with Bush. Palin doesn't give a flip for the environment, she is opposed to abortion even if the woman raped or through incest. She is against a woman's right to choose. She looks good standing against an old man. Keep in mind, he is old and we could get stuck with her running the country. It's an emotional way to get votes. This will be interesting to watch. People have said this country isn't ready for a woman in the white house. At least with Clinton we had experience speaking. If this pair gets in, it will be four more years of hell. I just hope people do their homework before they cast their votes. I didn't like her as a governor of Alaska, she doesn't listen to the people. It will just be more of the same only on a grander scale.

I don't know a whole lot about her, don't think many people do, but one thing I do think the reporters had a good point on is how in the heck is Mccain going to criticize Obama for his lack of experience which is one of if not his main points, when he has now chosen a running mate with very limited experience. Nothing against her from what I hear she sounds like a stand up person, just a good point I think reporters had about all this.

Her name was mentioned as being on his short list a while back. Frankly, he did exactly what I said he should do. He kept quiet about her and waited for Obama to choose his running mate first. Had McCain chosen her sooner, Obama would have been forced to counter by picking Clinton, a move that would have made his ticket unbeatable. Since McCain waited till now, he has an edge with female voters and took away Obama's biggest weapon in Hillary Clinton.

Well, before this morning, I had never even heard of her. I looked in to her as soon as word crossed the wire about him picking her and I was prtty impressed with what I found. No real controversy that I know of, hard working, knows how to say no to the federal government so she should have no problem saying no when she is actualy in the federal government. Did a good ddeal of house cleaning in the alaskan state governmnt and got a lot of the trash out and good people in. she has an 82% aproval rating among her states people, that in itself is almost unheard of for a politician let a lone a governor. We'll see how it plays out, we have 67 days to learn more about her, but so far, I'm pretty impressed.

I actually heard her name mentioned about 2+ months ago, so I did some research on her then. I was impressed with what I read. And today, I thought here speech was great. Everything I've learned about Palin makes me think that it was a BRILLIANT choice.

I havent had a chance to read alot about her but what i have read i really like. I think she has spunk!!! And isnt scared to speak her mind. I respect that alot more then the ones who beat around the bush. I am behind Mc Cains choice 100%.

Well, I think McCain's move was not only surprising - but very cagey, and - a move that has put a whole new twist on the policical arena. What was done to Hiliary was unfair and there is a lot of emotional turmoil going on in the democratic party - or at least so it would seem. I think this pick by McCain - will add some zest to the whole process. It had all gotten so boring as it was. Palin seems to be an ordinary wife - and mom - like so many of the rest of us. I think it is deplorable that already the attacks had begun - as soon as McCain declared her as his running mate. It wasn't even 24 hours. For heaven's sake - let's give the girl a chance! How can so many be so judgemental towards her, when it is said that no one knows much about her. I just feel down deep inside, that she'll add some spunk and some fun to the debates and the whole process. Obama talks about change all of the time, and everyone thinks that's so great and inspiring - - - well, guess what? McCain is speaking the same thing by selecting who he did for his running mate. So - let's watch and listen, and see change in action. Very interesting - yup, very interesting, indeed. Classy Cat

What really happen is that mc cain need,sombody young and what better that a woman,two point to his favor,he get woman votes and young votes is just strategy