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Charlie,

I was surprised too but then I remember not long ago she was on "Vogue" magazine.

Obama is nominated for President but Palin is only for VP.
We can't put their experiences for comparison on this case, I guess.
What do you think?
BTW,,,your son in-law is very good on prediction.

Palin actually has more of a legislative record and more real hands on experience than Obama. She is very clear about where she stands on issues that are important to her and actually follows through on her beliefs. It's interesting that the media and the Obama campaign are making an issue out of her experience given that Tim Kaine was seriously considered for Obama's VP and his experience is not much more than Palin's. Double standard?

I am a former Hillary supporter who feels disenfranchised, and will not be voting in this election. The selection of Palin does not make me re-think this decision, as I am firmly opposed to drilling in ANWAR, support abortion rights, and am a PETA member, to boot. That said, there is no one McCain could have selected who would have shared my views. And, I do admire Palin's strong record on ethics. I think, like Hillary, that Palin is a fighter (something that can't be said about Obama). All in all, I think it was a bold and gutsy move. Would that Obama would have asked Hillary to join him. And,I'm glad to read your blog, Charlie.

Charlie, I love you, and so happy you are blogging here now. Nice change of pace.
Last night was a historic time for all of us and it was a thrill to see. Now it's time for some real politics. It will be very interesting to see the VP debates. How tough will Joe be on this beauty queen? For us political junkies, this is the equivalent of stoner food to the stoners. What a crazy mixture, but it should be quite thrilling for the taste buds.

Two questions:

1. Is Sarah Palin the best woman, much less the best person, to replace John McCain as president should that be necesary?

2. Did John McCain put the well being of the nation, or his political ambition, first when he made this spur-of-the-moment decision?

of all the republicans in the world, is she really that qualified to be a VP? People talk about inexperience, but Palin has just been the governor of Alaska and little else. But then again, no matter who wins, he or she will certainly be representing the non-contiguous states

Oh happy day. McCain/Palin 08.

McCAIN/PALIN '08

THE TICKET ROCKS.........

Does either Obama or Biden have any governing experience? Wonder about their management styles. What kind of teams will they select?

Palin may be the only one of the bunch who has any real experience, though it be slight. She may be the only one who has rooted out any corruption personally.

When I was young and in the army, it was popular for us to sit on the front steps of the barracks and brag about how we would act in certain emergencies. Philosophy is no good here.

You find out only when it's time to act. Studying management skills isn't experience.

We have no clue about the teams these people will put together, how they will have the office of President function.

Doesn't seem to me a job for OJT. I'm very concerned.

I am amazed how Hillary supporters can either vote for McCain or not vote at all. Why? The issues that Hillary holds near and dear sufffer big time with a McCain victory. Obama said it beautifully in his speech last night. Its not about any one or two politicians its about the future of the country. Are some Hillary supporters ok with leaving that future up to some one else? After all that hard work?

mpCT: "Palin actually has more of a legislative record "

Palin has never been a legislator and certainly has nothing like the 4000+ votes on public record for Senator Obama. Our opinions can certainly differ, but you're making up facts out of nowhere with that statement.

Larry: "Does either Obama or Biden have any governing experience? Wonder about their management styles."

The Obama campaign has raised and spent over a quarter of a billion dollars so far, with Obama the CEO setting the direction and having the final say on strategy, hiring, and budgeting. And he has held that management position for as long as Palin has been governor of Alaska.

Suggesting Biden has no "governing experience" is laughable.

As a woman, I feel very strongly about a woman's right to choose. Although it would be terrific if we finally had a woman as president or vice-president, I just can't bring myself to vote for someone who I know will do his/her best to overturn Roe v Wade. I just can't. McCain has promised, if elected, to appoint conservative justices to the Supreme Court who will do just that, as well as strip gays' civil rights. So, I say no way, no how, no McCain/Palin.

Recall that Palin is under a state ethics investigation in Alaska. I think it will take some time before we know whether people see her political career as being on moral high ground or not. I'm not saying she hasn't done good and important things. Just that few people know her yet and the campaign narrative has yet to be fully painted.

As for experience and accomplishments--when it comes to Obama vs Palin--how about basketball as a metaphor here? Barack Obama shoots hoops for fun--Sarah Palin led her high school basketball team to a state championship. Is it possible that says something about the differences between the two of them?

Hail Sarah pass indeed and is there any doubt that McCain picked her to further his political career? He cannot relate to us "little people" -- when will you all get that!!

I was thrilled by Obama's speech last night. I felt he spelled out his platform clearly. It sounds to me like big business is going to pay their own way for a change!!! Whadda concept!

Thanks for the coverage ABC crew. I will TRY to watch the Rep Convention. I have to hear it for myself so those spinners out there can't confuse me as much.

It scares me to death that ANYBODY thinks giving McCain any chance at all of getting elected is good for the country.

Have a good night - good weekend. Looking forward to the news shows.

Hey, George, my man--

Apparently you didn't see the excellent ABC News coverage of all that big business lobbyist money flowing in Denver to grease the palms of all those upstanding Democrats: "Follow the Money." Didn't you happen to see the ABC News producer get hauled off by the police for trying to cover that story. You're a tad naive, my friend, if you think the Democrats have any cleaner hands than the Republicans. Why not join us Independents and do some thinking for yourself for once?

As for Obama last night. Wow.

I'm a 23 yr. old young Black man, journalism student, Christian, politically active citizen, all that good stuff.

Last night I was so incredibly proud. I felt pride from the moment the pre-speech video started until the fireworks ended, and then a just little longer.

I hate to risk sounding cliche, but I'm cool with that. I watched Barack walk out on stage and was instantly choked up, and then into crying, really ugly crying too. I am so proud of him, optimistic for him, and for us as a country. It made me think of the new possibilities he represented, on so many different levels.

Needless to say a few blown noses and dried eyes later, I left my living room feeling a renewed sense of 'Yes, We Can...' and maybe so can 'I.'

j.

oh and by the way... the blogging is the bomb, 'as the kids are saying,' as you'd say.

It gives me a chance to see someone, that I admire and study as a little bit more of an actaul person.

It's awesome.

j.

Charlie Gibson, you rock! George S. ain't bad either--but you ARE the rock! I love how you make sure you and your team cover all sides of an issue--the DNC is just the most recent example. I'm looking forward to your coverage of the RNC now too. You run the REAL "No spin" zone--not that FOX guy. And I love your blog. I print out every page of it and save them in a special 'Charlie' folder. Keep up the fantastic work. You're a newsman to make America proud!