What is the real reason why McCain chose Governor Palin as his VP choice?

Question

McCain's choice was obviously a tactical and desperate choice, but why? I do agree it was a smart choice, but what is McCain's real motive behind this? Are hillary supporters stupid enough to vote for MCCain just because Palin is a woman??? Palin doesn't bring anything to the table as far as real leadership and foreign relations....shes the governor of Alaska for crying out loud, no one gives a c**p about Alaska!

Answer 1

She's perfect.

She's very conservative, which balances out McCain's slight liberal bent.

She's pro-life, which helps with the conservative base.

She's a woman, which will pull some hilary voters.

Lastly, there ARE a couple of states that nobody gives a c**p about, but turn off the oil going thru the Alaska Pipeline for a while and see how suddenly you care about Alaska.

Answer 2

The real reason is that she has a grand child on the way  -  and it's something to keep the publics attention to election  -  because McCain is so boring otherwise.