>McCain could not have made a better choice if he wanted to highlight being a reformer and a maverick.
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>She's pretty much an arch-conservative which appeals to those who worry about McCain's moderate streak. OTOH, she's a real person....her husband is working-class and she's a mom with 5 kids. One of whom is special needs and she knew about it ahead of time but refused to consider abortion on principle.
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>IMHO, this may change everything. Palin embodies the whole hope, change, Washington outsider platform and she doesn't have to posture to do it.
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>I'm pretty excited .... sorry, Bob Barr.
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Great to see you back on the ranch, John! I really do believe this race is now over. Hillary's disappointed will deliver the vote. What do you want to bet Karl Rove has his fingerprints on this selection?<g> yee hah