Next President of the United States

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

As a big state governor, she has more familiarity with executive administrations than Obama, and his disciples are setting him up to be President, not VP.

Yes, but either Biden or Palin would be little more than a heartbeat away from the Presidency. It is not pleasant to say, but given McCain's age and medical history, this is a much greater concern than it is for the younger and healthier Obama.

Alaska is certainly ranked first in geographic area, but 47th in populace, so it's hardly Texas, California or the states of the northeast. I'd venture to say that it's more than a leap from management of a tiny state to Commander in Chief of the free world. She's also been in the job for less than two years. Prior to this, she was clearly in the pocket of special interest, even going as far to support the infamous 'Bridge to Nowhere'. This flies in the face what had been one of McCain's strongest hallmarks: The defiance of special interest. Perhaps some more time should have been spent in the vetting process, as Palin continues to appear an increasingly odd selection as her background is explored.

The McCain campaign's most successful attacks on Obama have been in regard to his lack of experience. Palin's selection, although pleasing to the base of the party, has now rendered that strategy obsolete. This is compounded by the fact that neither party's base will be the determining factor in this election, and the selection of Governor Palin has not seemed to have impressed the moderates and independents that will determine the outcome.