The selection of a VP by a Presidential nominee is widely anticipated as the first big decision to best offer insight into the candidate's thinking process.
That being said, what the heck is McCain is thinking with his choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin?
Oh, I get the whole serving up of a pseudo-Hillary to the supposed scorned female Dems. I even get the dribble Rush pushed online this afternoon. Guns. Babies. Jesus.
What astounds me about McCain's decision is the fact Palin--a one time contestant for Miss Alaska-- is currently under an ethics investigation at home in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
An independent investigator appointed by a panel of state legislators earlier this month is looking into whether Mrs. Palin dismissed a top law enforcement official in her administration because he failed to fire a state trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with Mrs. Palin’s sister.
The investigation follows on the heels of Mrs. Palin’s abrupt decision in mid-July to dismiss Walt Monegan, her Public Safety Commissioner. Mrs. Palin said she wanted to take the department in a different direction, but questions emerged after Mr. Monegan said he felt pressured to fire Mr. Wooten.
How did Palin vett past that?
When the McCain decision broke today, I just happened to be lunching in a local Mom and Pop eatery, located in this conservative strong hold I call home. Everyone had turned to the big screen television, intent on McCain. Listening, watching and...
...shaking their heads.
One guy said, "He must be trying to throw the election."
I couldn't resist.
"At McCain's age, if he wins this election and something happens to him....that's your President."
Reply?
"I'm giving Obama one chance."
John, again. I don't quite understand the Palin cognitive processing, but hey...
...thanks.
