How does the selection of Sarah Palin affect John McCain's chances in the 2008 election?

She is a breath of fresh sir, blowing over the sleeping sheep (Democrats) hopefully waking them into reality from the Obama DRAMA.

Absurd. She is a total political gimmick. Obama was chosen for what he believes in and his charisma, regardless of the experience in executive orders. She was chosen because she was a woman. McCain had several options of candidates with similar beliefs as her, but with many many many more years of experience. You have to ask yourself if she would have been chosen if she was a male. Some how, I think not.

I question her commitment to America as she was previously a member of the Alaska Independence (note: not Independent but Independence) Party.

As in wanting to secede from the United States and form their own independent nation.

From their FAQ:

Q: What is the Alaskan Independence Party?

A: An Alaskan political party whose members advocate a range of solutions to the conflicts between federal and local authority; from advocacy for state's rights, through a return to territorial status, all the way to complete independence and nationhood status for Alaska.

So much for America first.

it's a gimmick that might just work. The Palin is being victimized by the media meme is getting the exact response McSame was hoping for.

Bill O'Reilly is now talking about the pop culture status and cache Palin has. Funny, doesn't he blast any dem for that sort of thing?

as the Previous McCain Supporter said...she was chosen because she's a woman. Nothing more

but also because she's a blank slate