Barack Who?

I cannot believe John McCain selected Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. What a creative, gutsy, stunning choice!

Contrasted against the nasty things I've had to say about other Alaskan Republican elected officials recently, Palin particularly stands out as a star. If you haven't seen her before, you are going to be blown away when you see her for the first time in a few minutes when she makes her first official appearance. I'm mostly stunned that McCain made such a savvy pick, but I guess I shouldn't be; the guy never should have won the primary, but managed to find a way.

And what a contrast in the candidates' positions: Obama is such a "star" that there was no way he could pick an exciting running mate in comparison. Choosing Joe Biden made the yawn that much bigger, and really all it did was serve as an admission by Obama that he lacks experience himself.

McCain, on the other hand, had a huge opportunity to pick a thriller, and Palin fits the bill. The timing-- the morning after his opponent's acceptance speech--ain't half bad, either.

Democratic cockiness about this November's outcome should go right out the window, if it hadn't already. This election is by no means a done deal. Nice pick, McCain campaign.

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