It is hard to think of a more cynical and contemptuous political act this year than John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate. Having served as governor of Alaska for less than two years -- and as mayor of a small town before that -- her qualifications for national office are minimal. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
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The article highlights the discrepancies in McCain's choice, as well as providing historical perspectives, and is extremely well written. As the writer points out, McCain's former requirements for a vice president (health and moderate youth in case he dies) have disappeared in the wake of Palin, whose qualifications (right-wing religious ideas and female gender) limit her usefulness as the second-most powerful person in government should McCain get elected. What can McCain be thinking? the writer's historical perspectives cite affirmative action, but in view of Palin's inexperience, that is hardly an explanation. I agree with the author; the Palin gambit makes former presidential hopeful Walter Mondale's choice of Geraldine ... More »
This opinion piece has minimal journalistic merit. The author gets almost everything wrong about Gov Palin. She has nearly two years more major executive experience than either Obama or Biden. She has more experience was foreign governments that either of them. She was carefully vetted by McCain and his advisors.
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