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In a surprise move, Senator John McCain announced here on Friday that he chose Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate.

What are your views?

Good pick & not expected.

Very astute move and very well kept secret.  She fits in the jigsaw puzzle better than the ones that were expected to be picked.  I see a lot of Dems who favored Billary to perhaps choose her.  Much will be said about her lack of foriegn affairs experience, but neither Obama nor Lieberman have ANY executive experience.  Fox News also has played up the Obama gaffe on her announcement as "Obama campaign disses Gov. Palin small town origins."  That's sure going to go over with many inAmerica...  This introduces a very interesting 9 weeks of campaigning before the election.  

McCain FINALLY did something right!!!!!!

For the first time in my adult life I can feel good about voting McCain.  :-D

Palin/Jindal 2012!!!!!!!!

gijoe1219 says ...

i dont see a problem with her! but apparently CNN news claims she is under investigation in her home state of Alaska! can any one fill me in on the claim!?

PS this still dont change my vote choice id rather carry half a bag of crap for 4 years then a full bag!

Who in Alaska isn't under investigation/criminal indictment??? lol   It's almsot as corrupt as the local politics here.

On the shallow note, she's gorgeous, but don't much else about her, other than she's a self-proclaimed soccor mom.

crrj1961 says ...

"i dont see a problem with her! but apparently CNN news claims she is under investigation in her home state of Alaska! can any one fill me in on the claim!?"

Maybe it's the link between her and the corrupt Alaskan Oil Pipeline?

Yeah, you wish it could be that simple.

From: http://celebgalz.com/sarah-palin-under-investigation/

Sarah Palin, 44, Governor of Alaska, has some controversies attached. There is a controversy over her ex brother-in-law, Mike Wooten. Mike Wooten and Sarah Palin’s sister divorced. Mike Wooten worked as a state trooper.

The legislative panel have a $100,000 budget to investigate if Sarah Palin fired Alaska’s Public Safety Commissioner because he refused to fire Mike Wooten. Sarah Palin has denied her involvement. Palin denied having her hand in her husband, Todd Palin, dialing Wooten’s bosses. Palin’s administrative staff also made many calls to Wooten’s superiors. When questioned,

The Palins alleged that Mike Wooton drank beer in his patrol car, and fired a Taser at his step son, age 11. Mike Wooton was accused of threatening the safety of the Sarah Palin’s father.

Here's some more info on Gov. Sarah Palin

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

OUTSTANDING!!

I think this is probably the best pick Sen. McCain could have made. Although I am no expert on the Alaskan Governor but she seems to be very focused with a great track record for the Republican Party.

This may also help secure some of those Hillary suporters that are so angry with Sen. Obama.

Very good pick on many points.

Ok guys, I am not a LEO but was invited to post on this topic as I am an Alaska resident. I live in Wasilla, where Palin was mayor before rising to governer of Alaska. On the surface, it appears to have been a good move for McCain; but in the long run I believe he will regret it. Sarah's husband Todd admitted outright that he pressured Monagan (former DPS commish) to fire Trooper Wooten, AFTER Trooper Wootens activities had been reviewed and an appropriate disciplinary action handed out. Also, Sarah's new DPS commish, Kopp, resigned after 2 weeks. Now nobody wants the job. Furthermore, Alaskan politicians DO have a HUGE black eye right now. They ARE corrupt, many are serving time now, or under indictment, or being investigated. If she isn't guilty, I think at the polls she will be guilty by association. My .02

freezerburn says ...

Ok guys, I am not a LEO but was invited to post on this topic as I am an Alaska resident. I live in Wasilla, where Palin was mayor before rising to governer of Alaska. On the surface, it appears to have been a good move for McCain; but in the long run I believe he will regret it. Sarah's husband Todd admitted outright that he pressured Monagan (former DPS commish) to fire Trooper Wooten, AFTER Trooper Wootens activities had been reviewed and an appropriate disciplinary action handed out. Also, Sarah's new DPS commish, Kopp, resigned after 2 weeks. Now nobody wants the job. Furthermore, Alaskan politicians DO have a HUGE black eye right now. They ARE corrupt, many are serving time now, or under indictment, or being investigated. If she isn't guilty, I think at the polls she will be guilty by association. My .02

I agree, but all politicians have that streak as well. But, we shall see and we'll see what comes out of the investigation. I think she is a good pick, and will get the Repubs over the top and bet Nobama.

chapwolfe says ...

McCain FINALLY did something right!!!!!!

For the first time in my adult life I can feel good about voting McCain.  :-D

Palin/Jindal 2012!!!!!!!!

Amen!  She's got the experience in the executive branch of state govt, small business, and a proven track record of doing the right thing even when it hurts.

Palin/Jindal 2012!!!!!!!!

McCain's timing for announcing his VP pick couldn't have been better.  All the news was a'buzz about "Obama's eloquent speech" and then McCain makes his announcement.  The news channels immediately squash the Obama commentaries and focus on McCain's VP pick.  Couldn't have been better.  I agree that McCain made a VERY good strategic move here.  His choice will bring in many, many different interest groups and people that were thinking Obama was the better choice are now lookiing towards McCain.  This is the most interesting election in my lifetime and the way the media is handling it all makes me continually laugh.  God bless America, for only here can we have all of the above and still be able to walk to our polls to elect that one person that we feel will make the absolute best President of the United States of America.

freezerburn says ...

Ok guys, I am not a LEO but was invited to post on this topic as I am an Alaska resident. I live in Wasilla, where Palin was mayor before rising to governer of Alaska. On the surface, it appears to have been a good move for McCain; but in the long run I believe he will regret it. Sarah's husband Todd admitted outright that he pressured Monagan (former DPS commish) to fire Trooper Wooten, AFTER Trooper Wootens activities had been reviewed and an appropriate disciplinary action handed out. Also, Sarah's new DPS commish, Kopp, resigned after 2 weeks. Now nobody wants the job. Furthermore, Alaskan politicians DO have a HUGE black eye right now. They ARE corrupt, many are serving time now, or under indictment, or being investigated. If she isn't guilty, I think at the polls she will be guilty by association. My .02

I understand your views on the wrong doings of the Governer, she and her husband, just like everyone else is a human being, we all make mistakes, bad decisions, ect... no one is perfect and if you think so your living in a fantasy world, come to think of it, its not perfect there either. Would you rather have like one of brothers said a "full bag of shit or a half bag of shit"? I truely believe that this is an awesome pick.

I think this was a great move on his part. As for the investigation, who cares. I'm sure the liberal media will find other trash to throw around. No one should be surprised. I think she is an overall good person and McCain already had my vote but he definitly does now!