The woman from nowhere

John McCain's choice of running-mate raises serious questions about his judgment

The Palin appointment is yet more proof of the way that abortion still distorts American politics. This is as true on the left as on the right. But the Republicans seem to have gone furthest in subordinating considerations of competence and merit to pro-life purity. One of the biggest problems with the Bush administration is that it appointed so many incompetents because they were sound on Roe v Wade. Mrs Palin's elevation suggests that, far from breaking ... Full Story »

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Terry Gamble
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by Terry Gamble - Oct. 1, 2008

The Lexington column in The Economist is notable for its fiscally conservative bent; hence, it is of interest to read its take on the Palin pick by John McCain, particularly in regard to his temperament and his judgement.

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