Mccain picks a WOMAN!

[Tink]

I seriously didn't think it would happen, but McCain has picked a running mate that I feel good about and feel balances him out well. In my opinion the best presidents aren't necessarily the ones who know it all or have experienced it all, but who surround themselves by people who do. What's important to me is that they be of good judgment, strong ethics, have a sense of calm in a crisis, are capable of standing firm in spite of controversy, and share morals and ideals similar to mine. I feel this pair does.

I'm sure her gender had a lot to do with her being chosen... as people this time around finally seem ready to have a black or a woman on the ticket. I have to agree with Marilyn that Condi Rice seemed an obvious choice, but I've heard she didn't want it. I would have loved to see Collin Powell on the ballot, but he too decllined saying he didn't want to put himself or his family through it.

I'm glad we're finally seeing a bit more diversity being offered however it ends.

[Emmsmom]

I think that Hillary, Condy, and MANY others have paved a way for women to take on important roles such as this. Who knows we might have a woman as the President one day. Imagine calling your hubby the First Man or First Husband. LOL

[goofywife]

I believe that most women can multi task better than men. I also believe that its time for a women to be in charge. A lot of corporations have a women at the helm. From what I have seen from Sarah Palin. I think that Kay Bailey Hutchison or Condoleza Rice are good women and are great leaders. I also think Christine Whitman from NJ is good as well. Its time ladies for a women to straighten things out.

I really like that Palin has said no to big money and is not afraid to shake things up.

I do not like either of the candidates for president. I think that no matter which one gets in office, they will not be there for long. I am voting based on the vice president.

[Emmsmom]

[QUOTE=goofywife;75291]I believe that most women can multi task better than men. [QUOTE]

I couldn't agree more! LOL I have often heard (and sadly from my hubby at times too) that we get too emotional when that time of the month comes. I also told him that maybe that is what we need. I expect sometime in the future we will find out. Like Tink said, more diversity is being offered now on BOTH sides. So I am sure it is just a matter of time.

[Dobie]

I completey agree Marilyn - if he wanted to pick a woman, there are many out there that would come with better credentials for the position.

[gja1000]

Palin is very charasmatic. We saw her on the TV all the time during our two week trip to Alaska this month. She is pretty, vivacious, articulate, smart, and outgoing. I can see why he would be drawn to her. Yet, I too, am worried about her lack of longterm governing experience. As they always say, "the VP is only a heartbeat away from the presidency".

She's not on my side of the ticket though, so I won't have to decide .......

[DianaB]

I like everything that I've read about Sarah Palin. She sounds like a woman who can be a great leader and knows how to get things done. In her biography there's a long list of things that she's accomplished while being governor even though she's only been governor for two years.

We can talk about Sarah Palin's lack of experience but it also needs to be pointed out it that we're also accepting Obama as a presidential candidate with only 4 years of senate experience. It seems that this election there are several candidates with little experience.

Biography for Sarah Palin--

http://www.gov.state.ak.us/bio.html

Biography for Barack Obama--

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama