This debate was all about Sarah Palin. After a disastrous couple of weeks and sinking poll numbers, she risked torpedoing the Republican’s chances entirely. She needed to show her mettle
The consensus with pundits who watched the one and only U.S. Vice Presidential debate last night was that Sarah Palin did a very good job [...]

This has to be one of the most anticipated U.S. Vice Presidential debates in the last quarter century. It is as big as Bush – Ferraro and Gore – Quayle – Stockdale. I certainly will be watching.Partial as I am to Barack Obama, I was not anticipating Joe Biden as his running mate. [...]

In her interview with Sarah Palin, Katie Couric asked the vice-presidential candidate what newspapers she reads to get current on world affairs. Palin’s response was: “ALL of them.” Take a look at the video below.
Before the last week or so, I was willing to give Sarah Palin the benefit of the doubt. [...]

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin spoke with Charles Gibson of ABC News last night about national security. This is her first major media interview since being picked as John McCain’s running mate. The video is in two parts and lasts just over 13 minutes.
See them below.

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The Economist, like many other Libertarian-minded publications and individuals, has soured on John McCain. One week ago their cover page story was “Bring back the real McCain” and this past week their storyline on McCain was that the man simply has poor judgment. What gives?What gives is that McCain, above all else is [...]

I received this e-mail from a friend that was originally penned by a resident of Wasilla, Alaska where Sarah Palin was mayor before becoming Governor of Alaska. It gives a fairly intimate look at Palin and how she got to where she is. Take it for what it is.
Democrats, beware.
UPDATE:apparently, this e-mail has [...]

Mark Thoma has a thoughtful post on the news swirling around the Sarah Palin pick as VP candidate for the GOP. His point is that the Dems risk looking condescending and elitist toward small town America in their attacks on Palin and had better be careful.
I grew up in the big city, [...]

This comes from Larry Wright of the Detroit News via the Moderate Voice

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Independents like myself who support Barack Obama and Democrats are busy trying to tear down John McCain’s surprise pick for Vice President. They say she is less qualified than many other potential candidates that McCain could have selected. I would tend to agree. But, that’s neither here nor there. The question is whether she [...]

John McCain made a surprise choice in choosing Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska, for his running mate. While this is a risky choice, it definitely balances the ticket.
Below is a snippet of the story at the Wall Street Journal. This will be an interesting election.

Sen. John McCain picked first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin [...]