Go fish.
I heard about McCain’s pick right before I had to leave for rehearsal today. Listened to her speech in the car. I wasn’t impressed. I was less so after cueing up and watching the speech and reading more.
McCain standing next to her on the platform looked like he was very nervous and, in a very patronizing way, looked like he was ready to step in if she faltered. He looked like he was reading over her shoulder. Watch the video. The imagery is amazing and undercuts the symbolism.
McCain has abandoned the experience argument. She says she doesn’t know much about Iraq or McCain’s ideas there. Briefing time coming up for Ms. Palin.
McCain has essentially made a bonehead choice as his first executive decision. I think he sensed that he had an opening when Obama didn’t pick Hillary and followed his gut and not his head. In essence he made a style choice and not one of substance. I don’t think you can sell Palin as being ready on day one, or able to step in as the Commander in Chief at a moment’s notice. Speculation is that he threw the long ball out of desperation. I think the head cheerleader caught it as it was tossed to the sidelines not down the field.
My guess is, and I could be completely wrong here as no one knows Palin in the lower 48, she will end up being another Dan Quayle-like joke shortly enough. McCain probably ruined her career.
While I hope the don’t get cocky, the Obama campaign has got to feel good about McCain’s blunder.
