McCain picks Sarah Palin as his Vice

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I've never heard of her before... but a groundbreaking pick like this with the potential to get a woman in the VP seat very well might draw some Hillary supporters to McCain's side. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out over the next few days...DarKre

That would be a shame that Hillary supports would go Republican just because the VP is female.

Never underestimate the mind of a feminist. >.>

This came out of left field.

WTF, McCain!?

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"][QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]wait wait wait. So now GS members that went against Obama choice saids this is ok? Why? You have someone who is experience and someone who isnt. How is it different?Oleg_Huzwog

Could not the same be said about Obama supporters who rip on McCain for his age then applaud Biden's experience?

This sounds like weak Damage Control.

Not at all. I thought the Biden pick was brilliant because he brings what Obama has been accused of lacking. And I think the the Palin pick is equally commendable for the exact same reason - she brings what McCain has been accused of lacking.

yea well, the age debate wasnt as talked about or issued as the subject on inexperience. Though McCain does have health issues.

[QUOTE="DarKre"]

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I've never heard of her before... but a groundbreaking pick like this with the potential to get a woman in the VP seat very well might draw some Hillary supporters to McCain's side. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out over the next few days...Theokhoth

That would be a shame that Hillary supports would go Republican just because the VP is female.

Never underestimate the mind of a feminist. >.>

Feminism is a PC term for Misandry

He should have made this choice before this week, at least. Hilary Clinton fully endorsed all her delegates and is going to campaign for Obama now, if he did it earlier Clinton's supporters wouldn't feel so left out. Also, as said before, McCain singlehandedly thew out Obama's inexperience factor. Not only that Palin is under an ethics investigation, right now, if she were voted in she could abuse her power.

The good of all this? I suppose one, the increased woman support, possibly the younger vote. Also, when Biden attacks hard on McCain during the veep. debates, he might have to roll his attacks a bit on Palin or it will make him look like a bully. Still, going with a random, risky choice against an established choice like Biden is going to put McCain down a notch.

Well good for him going outside the box, but her anti-abortion stance won't win any of Hillary's votes.btaylor2404

There is such a thing as female pro-lifers, you know.

She's pretty hot for 44. buxboy

She was runner-up in a Miss Alaska beauty pageant back in the 80s.

[QUOTE="btaylor2404"]Well good for him going outside the box, but her anti-abortion stance won't win any of Hillary's votes.Theokhoth

There is such a thing as female pro-lifers, you know.

Not that were likely Hillary supporters though.

She's pretty hot for 44. buxboy

she reminds me of Nintendo's new V.P.

can someone explain to me how this is a good idea. I mean yes, its cool a woman is picked as a choice for V.P but not many know of her and its late August. Also, how can McCain think this can somehow lead Hilary supporters onto his side (c'mon, everyone knows he was thinking this)? Right now I know a lot of woman are giddy but I see that quickly dieing down 2 weeks from now. I just heard shes pro life and against gay marriage (though I agree with her on that matter).Tjeremiah1988

Until this year I didn't know who the hell Obama was. Her status as an unknown doesn't mean very much. I'm pretty sure that no man would be stupid enough just to pick a VP for more Hillary supporters.:|

Both McCain and Obama oppose gay marriage on a personal level, not legal. McCain is pro-life, and I'm relieved he picked a pro-life VP (he was considering a pro-choice VP).

He should have made this choice before this week, at least. Hilary Clinton fully endorsed all her delegates and is going to campaign for Obama now, if he did it earlier Clinton's supporters wouldn't feel so left out. Also, as said before, McCain singlehandedly thew out Obama's inexperience factor. Not only that Palin is under an ethics investigation, right now, if she were voted in she could abuse her power.

The good of all this? I suppose one, the increased woman support, possibly the younger vote. Also, when Biden attacks hard on McCain during the veep. debates, he might have to roll his attacks a bit on Palin or it will make him look like a bully. Still, going with a random, risky choice against an established choice like Biden is going to put McCain down a notch.

Scarker

Cripes, I read about that when reading an article about Alaskan politics. I didn't put two and two together and remember her name.

I'm not sure why you'd pick someone with a recent issue like that out there.

If he's trying to play the open-mindedness card, he fails... She's one of the most hardcore conservatives I've ever seen... Steingrimur

Which will help balance out some of McCain's more moderate positions. :)

He should have made this choice before this week, at least. Hilary Clinton fully endorsed all her delegates and is going to campaign for Obama now, if he did it earlier Clinton's supporters wouldn't feel so left out. Also, as said before, McCain singlehandedly thew out Obama's inexperience factor. Not only that Palin is under an ethics investigation, right now, if she were voted in she could abuse her power.

The good of all this? I suppose one, the increased woman support, possibly the younger vote. Also, when Biden attacks hard on McCain during the veep. debates, he might have to roll his attacks a bit on Palin or it will make him look like a bully. Still, going with a random, risky choice against an established choice like Biden is going to put McCain down a notch.

Scarker

I highly doubt it's as random as people think. For example, her energy policies are a major plus in my opinion.

She's also a member of Feminists for Life.

If he's trying to play the open-mindedness card, he fails... She's one of the most hardcore conservatives I've ever seen... Steingrimur

I was hoping McCain would choose Tim Pawlenty, the puns would've been pawlenty of fun if that happened! :P

And I suppose this refirms McCain's Maverick business.

I was hoping McCain would choose Tim Pawlenty, the puns would've been pawlenty of fun if that happened! :P

And I suppose this refirms McCain's Maverick business.

TenP

McCain is REALLY desperate

Well at least his failing will be more interesting now lol

Just announced. I think this is a great pick. She's a solid republican and it seems like she got things done in Alaska.

(And as VP you don't really do anything...)

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

[QUOTE="btaylor2404"]Well good for him going outside the box, but her anti-abortion stance won't win any of Hillary's votes.duxup

There is such a thing as female pro-lifers, you know.

Not that were likely Hillary supporters though.

well i did see an interview with an upset gay man saying he's vote for McCain if Hillary lost. if that's not voting against your own interests i don't know what is.

[QUOTE="DarKre"]

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I've never heard of her before... but a groundbreaking pick like this with the potential to get a woman in the VP seat very well might draw some Hillary supporters to McCain's side. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out over the next few days...Theokhoth

That would be a shame that Hillary supports would go Republican just because the VP is female.

Never underestimate the mind of a feminist. >.>

I'd agree with you Theo if she wasn't a staunch anti-abortionist. Hilliary's voters will not go for that.

McCain is 73 years old. If something happened to him (health or otherwise) we'd get someone who was Governor of Alaska for two years...duxup

I could definitely get used to looking at that preside over the senate.

I would hit it. Not once, but three times.

She's prety hawt.

[QUOTE="duxup"]McCain is 73 years old. If something happened to him (health or otherwise) we'd get someone who was Governor of Alaska for two years...Omni-Slash

I'd go with the dude with more experience, the Senator in this case.

(And as VP you don't really do anything...)

hokies1313

Are you kidding?

Have you followed American politics the last 8 years?

Not sure how this reaffirms McCain as a maverick. He picked an extremely conservative VP choice who is also under investigation for questionable ethics. As a bonus, she has less experience in public office than Obama has. What about this choice, other than her being a woman, shows any sort of departure from Republican orthodoxy? I'll grant you that it shows some boldness and courage on McCain's part, and he's to be commended for taking a risk. That said, the definition of a Maverick isn't picking someone who agrees with the Republican party platform on pretty much every issue.nocoolnamejim

Her "questionable ethics" involved her firing a commisioner who himself was suspected of unethical behavior.

I'd go with the dude with more experience, the Senator in this case.

duxup

[QUOTE="hokies1313"]

(And as VP you don't really do anything...)

Jaysonguy

Are you kidding?

Have you followed American politics the last 8 years?

Do you even know what the position of VP entails?

Nearly nothing, They don't even really have to show up to the Senate every day. Can you tell me exactly what Cheney has done the past 8 years, and I mean officially, publicly, done, outside of visits?

Her "questionable ethics" involved her firing a commisioner who himself was suspected of unethical behavior.

Oleg_Huzwog

[QUOTE="buxboy"]She's pretty hot for 44. Oleg_Huzwog

She was runner-up in a Miss Alaska beauty pageant back in the 80s.

She's all American and a good speaker. She has my vote!

[QUOTE="duxup"]

I'd go with the dude with more experience, the Senator in this case.

Omni-Slash

Alaska isn't Washington, nor does it deal with the rest of the world.

Just announced. I think this is a great pick. She's a solid republican and it seems like she got things done in Alaska.

(And as VP you don't really do anything...)

hokies1313

Smart move on McCain's part. All of the feminists will vote McCain now.

He still doesn't have much going for him though, other than that. :|

Alaska isn't Washington, nor does it deal with the rest of the world.duxup

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"]Not sure how this reaffirms McCain as a maverick. He picked an extremely conservative VP choice who is also under investigation for questionable ethics. As a bonus, she has less experience in public office than Obama has. What about this choice, other than her being a woman, shows any sort of departure from Republican orthodoxy? I'll grant you that it shows some boldness and courage on McCain's part, and he's to be commended for taking a risk. That said, the definition of a Maverick isn't picking someone who agrees with the Republican party platform on pretty much every issue.Oleg_Huzwog

Her "questionable ethics" involved her firing a commisioner who himself was suspected of unethical behavior.

And the firing of a former brother in law. She said she had nothing to do with it, but later admitted her aides were pushing for him to be fired. Smoooooth.

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Her "questionable ethics" involved her firing a commisioner who himself was suspected of unethical behavior.

Omni-Slash

Mccain has lost my vote. He picked an unknown governor from ALASKA just because she was a woman, over Mitt Romney, the former governor of Maseuchettes and a self-made multi-millionaire. this is pathetic on the part of John Mccain and the Republican party, I am ashed to call myself a conservative republican.bungie93