Quote Originally Posted by dragonrider
McCain was selected as the Republican candidate, when? February? He's had 6 months to work on this VP decision --- the very first presidential decisiosn he has ever had to make and sure to be scrutinized. It sounds like he did pick her in haste at the very end, but why? He's had forever to decide, but he waited until the very last instant and made a bonehead gamble of a pick. I do not like that decision-making process. Is that how he would make decisions as president? Wait until the very end and then make a desperate gamble? Forget that. The flip side to "bold" and "maverick" is "foolhardy." It's a good thing we got to see this example of McCain's judgment well before the election.
I'll have to agree with you that it perhaps wasn't the best decision from a risk standpoint and I too question his judgement, he seems to be in it for the win more than his beliefs. However, the gamble could very well pay off. You shouldn't underestimate the sexism in this race, there many woman voters who'll switch. She also checks out with the born-again christian base. It solidifies 2 large blocs of voters. We'll see come November, but Obama used far more judgement and reason in his choice than McCain did. That doesn't get you as many votes tho, it's the buzz baby!