Is McCain's pick suicide or does it show confidence?

Question

I see it as complete confidence. I was voting for him anyway but this really is a bold CONFIDENT move.

Answer 1

Confidence, but more cunning than anything, I don't think Obama was expecting this, his exuberance from his speech will now be a bit deflated, McCain has pulled a fast one and has burst the democratic balloon by shifting the spot light from Obama to his choice of VP at warp speed!!

I bet Hillary is howling like a freaking banshee!!!  

Answer 2

Confidence definitely.  

Answer 3

I think he just lost the election.  I think women will think it's a great move until they find out about Palin's views about abortion and the NRA.  Women who would have voted for Clinton will definitely not vote for the opposite of Clinton just because she's a woman.

Answer 4

Probably Neither. Political Suicide is absurd, Confidence at this point is to scary.

Answer 5

confident move.

Answer 6

What is that sound?  Oh yeah, the McCain campaign hitting the floor.  It's over.

Obama/Biden '08-'12

Clinton '12

Answer 7

It shows me a severe lack of judgement...with a dash of senility.

Answer 8

I see it as a "hail mary."  Very, very risky. Poor judgment, just like Iraq, voting no to alternative energy time and time again, agreeing with Bush 90% of the time, etc.

Answer 9

I see it as out of Fear.  

he had to make it Shocking  

he had to make it Unexpected

he had to make it look like real Change

Look at Her Record Look at McCain's Record

They are Republicans

They are not about change.

Answer 10

Suicide.  The guy is NOT in good health and everybody knows that.  He can no longer have the high ground on Obama's inexperience when everyone knows that he's going to kick the bucket soon and leave us with an inexperienced hockey-mom.

Answer 11

I think it is Great, and she is a good choice!! xox

Answer 12

ironic isn't it

McCain's pick shows confidence...

Obama's pick show lack of confidence...

Answer 13

I think she's a good choice. She balances out the ticket nicely. I think she'll bring in some disgruntled Hillary supporters as well as staunch conservatives. She's more concervative than McCain and is a staunch pro lifer.

Answer 14

I think that it's great for Obama/Biden ticket. Because by choosing a running mate with no foreign policy experience, his argument against Obama's inexperience is very weak now. Obama's running mate Biden is highly experienced in foreign policy. Therefore,Obama can lean on Biden to help him make decisions on foreign policy matters. As for McCain,he's 72 years old with a history of health problems. If he dies in office, then Palin will take over as president with very little foreign policy experience. If Obama ends up not finishing his term, Biden will be ready to take over as president because of his extensive foreign policy experience.

But yeah...by choosing inexperienced Palin for his running mate, McCain can't argue about Obama's inexperience. McCain's judgment can be really criticized now.

Also...my first impression about McCain's pick is that he's targeting women voters including especially disgruntled Hillary supporters. However, her strong pro-life record won't sit well with the women that are prochoice. Her strong conservatism won't sit right with liberals. Therefore, his pick might actually backfire. His pick can be seen as insulting women's intelligence too.

Answer 15

she has more executive experience than Obama and Biden and Hilary put together!

Answer 16

She is currently facing serious criminal charges in Alaska. This is indeed cause for concern.