A First For Women Republicans In Washington

I am not a Democrat or a Republican, but I have to say that the move was brilliant by McCain. Since the news broke, it has dominated the media and the Internet. I just don't understand how some are gushing over her and she has yet to speak without a script. Wait for the interviews and debate and then make up your minds, before putting her on a pedestal.

She stances on abortion and abstinence I do not agree with. She is a bit to extreme for me and I doubt I would be voting for the McCain/Palin ticket. It comes across as a slap in the face to women. This is who represents us?....she does not come close to representing me or a large contingency of women I know. Sadly, some of us are falling for the "oh she broke the glass ceiling and she represents us" Oh well.

I believe this was a very smart move by McCain because there are women out there that will vote for someone because of their gender. Although it was a smart move by McCain I do NOT believe putting her in office would be smart for our country. Although Obama dose lack vital experience atleast he wasn't just a hockey mom before decideing to run for president. Obama has the smarts and the patience get our country out of the mess we are in.

Ummm honestly no one has the experience to be the President unless you have either been President or Vice President and since no one on either ticket has been that should be enough to shut everyone up on that issue. Running a state does not hold the same responsibilities as an entire country so no one has enough experience. And even with her short stint as mayor/govenor it gives her no heads up on anyone. I am so tired of hearing that she is a pitbull with lipstick (it's not like she wrote her own speech)

Yeah, yeah she is childish at best and naive at worst. I am so tired of the try and make your opponent look bad so you won't have to discuss real issues. She inherited a city with 0.00 debt and left it with 22 million dollar debt, she supported the bridge to nowhere (whatever that was all about) and then changed her mind, she is abusive with her power (no different than others in the GOP) so why would I be happy with this pick? She is the same party different face.

The Republicans keep saying that it is all about change and they don't even want to mention George Bush-the leader of the party at this moment. Give me a break! If any of this was happening to the left this election would be over! I am sick of the sickening, blatant hypocrisy that is happening and waiting for America to wake up!

Yes, I have heard Palin speak everyday since she was nominated. She has spoken from a telepromter or a piece of paper in front of her wearing different clothing, but clearly voicing the same speech verbatim. She cut the personal chef - but the personal chef was reassigned with the same money. There was no money saved there. Then she claimed to have taken a pay cut. However, she has been paying herself everytime she worked from home. Wow, no money saved again. Same GOP, same party, it's just that one member is wearing a skirt.

She is great! McCain/ Palin all the way. I am so excited about this upcoming election.

For those who think that Sarah Palin wasn't vetted by the McCain campaign, you are sorely misinformed and mistaken. Governor Palin was in Arizona on numerous occasions in the last couple of months. She has been talked about as a potential VP candidate in the media, since February. It may have come as a surprise to those who hadn't paid attention to the list of potential candidates, but for those of us who have been actively following this, it was no surprise at all. I actually told my husband almost a month ago that I hoped McCain was going to give her serious consideration. I have since learned that McCain put a great deal of thought in this. It is not a political ploy to get Hillary votes, although if that is a result, then fine (Hillary herself said that Obama didn't have the experience to be President). There is no disputing that McCain has a significantly longer resume in that area.

The McCain/Palin ticket is definitely a ticket of straight talk. Neither has a history of blindly following the party line and they have gathered information to make informed decisions (even if that means that they have had to change a position and oppose their own party). I haven't always agreed with John McCain on everything, but I respect that he is willing to take tough stands and believe that he makes his decisions because he believes he is doing what is right.

Well at first I wasnt sure about McCains choice, but I did like the fact that she wast a lawyer I am sick of lawyers in public office, they dont go for the people just themselves. When I heard her speak I felt that this is the kind of woman who I would like to have in office. She is straight forward and to the point unlike the like of Hillary who skirt around everything. I like straight talk and she gives it like it is o backing off I like that ad so is McCain.

i'm an alaskan, and she and mccain will definately be getting my vote! she's done some awesome things for alaska while governer, and is a breath of fresh air for the white house.

I think Palin was a great choice. Even if it was a ploy to get votes from Hilary supporters that's O.K. Political campaigns are really just ploy after ploy to get votes so why should choosing Palin be offensive? I am tired of hearing women say can she be a mother and VP at th same time? Where are all the feminists to defend her? No one is asking Obama if he can be a good father and President. I think it just shows a prejudice against women. Go Palin.

At first I was surprised to hear that he had picked Palin for VP. However, once I got to find out more about her and where she stands on I was pleasantly surprised and even excited. I think that having her on the ticket makes the choice more appealing. I haven't been excited about Obama or McCain but I had previously decided to vote for McCain because of ethical reason. However, I'm more at ease with my decision now that Palin's involved.

I'm a (politically) independent, married, middle-aged, professional woman who votes for president based on leadership qualities. I don't agree with everything Palin (or even McCain) stand for, but I now FULLY support this ticket. Palin proves that McCain is his own man, and will not be afraid to make tough choices - even if those choices are outside of the traditional "Republican" box. Palin also proves that Republican's stand for more than whatever an "old, rich white man" might envision for our nation. She ALSO proves that "women in politics" isn't just for Hilary anymore. Win or lose this year, the future of US presidential politics is fundamentally changed because John McCain was willing to reach out to a conservative woman to round-out his ticket. Let the games begin!

Have you heard what Palin has to say ? If not then you need to sit down and take the time to listen. She was a very smart choice ! It will not chage my vote because I planned on voting for McCain anyways.

I'm planning to vote for Obama and Joe Biden. I'm originally from Pennsylvania and I hope most of Pa. does the same. I feel McCain's pick was a gimmick. Nobody knows anything about her and she's a heartbeat away from the presidency. He is after all, 72 years old with a history of cancer. I really think McCain will get us into another war - maybe with Iran, which he says he wants to do, and maybe even Russia - which would be a total disaster! I don't think Palin is the right choice. And I notice they're hiding her in a closet of something since she hasn't talked to ANYBODY in the press.........not even Fox! Why are they hiding her? Because she isn't ready for print time, and if she isn't, she certainly isn't ready to be President......in my opinion anyhow. It's a free country - vote for whoever.

I think McCain's pick of Palin was a smart move! Selecting her has really caused a media storm and people seem more willing to listen to his platform now that there is some excitement within his campaign.

Obama's VP pick....hmmmm what's his name????

I DON;T LIKE MCCAIN BECAUSE HE NOT FOR UNION OR FOR HUNTER LIKE ME AND ONE THING HE ANOTHER BUSH HE WILL DESTORY THIS COUNTRY LIKE BUSH DID BECAUSE PALIN IS IN SHE NOT MAKING ME VOTE FOR HER I THINK SHE IS FAKE LIKE THE REST OF WASHINGTON IS... MCCAIN IS NOT FOR THE MIDDLE AND POOR HE MORE FOR THE RICH AND ALSO I AM SICK TIRED OF HEARING HIM BEING A POW HE NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO SUFFER AT HOW MANY POW ARE MISSING AND FAMILIES ARE STILL WANDERING ABOUT THEM PEOPLE WHO GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM I FEEL SORRY FOR BECAUSE HE NOT HELPING YOU ALL... IMAGING THE PRICE ARE UP NOW WEIGHT UNTIL HE GET IN OFFICE THAT WOMEN IS NOT SPEAKING FOR ME AT ALL IF SHE A HOCKEY MOM AND ALL THIS FOR HER FAMILIES WHERE WERE SHE WHEN HER DAUGHTER GOT PREGANT I HAVE SIX CHILDREN MYSELF I AM A SINGLE MOM WORK HARD TO BE THERE FOR MY CHILDREN SHE NOT SPEAKING FOR ME AT ALL.. LIKE THEY SAID DR.MARTIN LUTER KING JR WAS A GREAT A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER ..