If McCain wanted to pick a woman VP, why didn't he pick Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX)? ?

Question

What, is it the former beauty queen "qualifications" of Sarah Palin that did it for him?

We all know McCain has a thing for the beauties. His 1st wife Carol was a swimsuit model before her accident. His 2nd wife Cindy was a former beauty queen. Now, his VP pick Sarah Palin is also a former beauty queen.

Is McCain thinking with his head or with another part of his body (assuming it's still functioning)?

Answer 1

I would question if any part of his body is functioning... except that one part. Truly weird choice, Hutchinson is so much more qualified, still very likeable and sassy.

Answer 2

Because texas is now associated with the infamous "windshield cowboy" (as vicente fox said) george "dumbya" bush.

Answer 3

It has to be one of two reasons (because I think Hutchinson would have been much better)

Maybe it's:

- Hutchinson would turn off voters in key battle ground states _or_

- Hutchinson didn't want the job.

Answer 4

Its about time for McCain to trade in his current model wife for a new younger model.  If this is the experience and judgement we are supposed to be in such awe of, i am less than awestruck.