John McCain has announced that the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is his pick for the Vice-Presidential nominee on the Republican ticket. Yippee!! In his choice of Governor Palin, Senator McCain exhibits the political savvy of a seasoned politician and the wisdom of Solomon (or a man with several really good advisors). She is the perfect balance for the Republican ticket. Her staunch pro-life stance, demonstrated so beautifully by her own words, strengthens his not-so-stellar pro-life rating. This is what Governor Palin had to say in April regarding the birth of her fifth child, a son, born with Down's Syndrome:
"Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. "We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed."
What a stark contrast to Senator Obama's "punished with a baby" remark!!
The editors of National Review wrote this afternoon a piece that points out the plusses and possible pitfalls of Palin's candidacy.
By picking Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, John McCain has wowed the public and enthused the Right. He has reinforced some of his winning themes — that he has the mindset of an outsider and a fighter against corruption. He has also reinforced his appeal as the candidate more in touch with traditional values on moral issues.
McCain, meanwhile, will have to carry most of the foreign-policy load himself and showcase his good health...
This nomination presents an opportunity for all those wannabe history makers to vote for something historic without handing the reigns to Barack Stalin Obama.
Palin is enormously popular in her home state and among conservatives of all stripes. She has only been governor for two years but that is more qualification than the dog catcher from Illinois has.
She is also a great choice, especially at this particular time, as oil and gas prices keep climbing...(well, OK, they're dropping a little, but they are still outrageous) since she has a particularly keen understanding of Alaska's potential to help America become energy independent.
She hunts and fishes, does not tolerate corruption or the "good ole boy" network, is staunchly pro-life, is beautiful, articulate and young!
As Rush Limbaugh said, "Babies, guns and Jesus--Hot Da#n!"
