John McCain Selects Sarah Palin as VP Running Mate

What a gutsy and wise move on McCain's part to select pro-life Sarah Palin, aka as "Sarah Barracuda" -- I love that nickname! Sarah has it all! Here is a quick overview of her qualifications:

  • 44 - year -old mom with five children
  • Strong Pro-life Christian who has a Down Syndrome baby
  • has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources
  • As Governor of Alaska, she has challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill.
  • has used her veto and cut budgetary spending
  • As the head of Alaska's National Guard and as the mother of a soldier herself who is about to be deployed to Iraq, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops.
  • has a record of bipartisan reform
  • A life-long member of the NRA who enjoys hunting, fishing, and Alaska history.
  • Sarah has served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the State, and stays active as a marathon runner, sports team mom, hockey manager and school volunteer.

My only question here is: Why isn't she running for President?

Not enough experience ... well... look at the inexperienced Barack Obama who has done nothing for the people of IL in his short span in office -- except to raise taxes, support baby killing, hang out with criminals and make deals with them, and lie through his teeth about what he's done to help the community. He's been a puppet, a "yes" man to the party of death and nothing more.

Sarah has served one month longer than Obama's been running for president and she has done more for this country than Obama has done in his lifetime. She's a winner!

And here is how she describes her husband, Todd Palin: "My husband was a lifelong commercial fisherman... [He is now] a production operator up in the oil fields up on Alaska's north slope, and he's a proud member of the United Steelworkers' Union. And he's a world champion snow machine racer."

You can learn more about Sarah here and here.

UPDATE: According to LifeNews.com, Palin is a member of Feminists for Life.


UPDATE: Americans United for Life has posted several of Palin's pro-life statements.

The Wall Sreet Journal: Anti-Abortion Activists Cheer McCain's V.P. Pick

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Sarah Palin's Edge: She's Exactly Who We Need!

Sarah Palin: Energy, Biden, and National Security

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Comments

  1. Ebeth8/29/08, 8:32 PM

    Ever since this morning, I have been skipping around singing and getting all jazzed for the election!! Yippee McCain came through...boring old McCain has just made the election! Sarah is be best selection!!!! WooHooo!

    McCain/Palin for 2008!!!!

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  2. Alexandra8/29/08, 9:05 PM

    Thanks, I've linked. Exciting isn't it!

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  3. Captain USpace8/30/08, 12:03 AM

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    I almost giddy. Even more Hillary supporters will go for McCain now. Obama is no longer a near certainty. Heaven forbid something happens to McCain, but I believe Palin would rise to the occasion. She has the right attitude. Everyone knows Obama is NOT ready for POTUS, Palin is only for the VP. Look at Dan Quayle.

    YEY SARAH PALIN! YEY John McCain! Great pick! The 1st woman for the GOP VP? SCORE!

    She's conservative! SCORE! She's a Governor! SCORE! She's pro-drilling! She's a hunter! SCORE! She played hockey in school! SCORE! She's pro-life! And she respects women! SCORE! She fights corruption! SCORE! She's high-energy! SCORE! She's tough! SCORE! She's got 5 kids! SCORE! Her son is going to Iraq in the Armed Forces! SCORE! She's married to a Blue-collar professional! SCORE! She's smart! SCORE! She's young! SCORE!

    And she's a Hotty to boot! SCORE! The Left is going to go nuts! SCORE!
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    absurd thought -
    God of the Universe says
    never elect a woman

    who's a conservative
    she's just a gender traitor

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    absurd thought -
    God of the Universe says
    just HOPE to pay more taxes

    DREAM about high fuel prices
    CHANGE PROGRESS to move backwards

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    All real freedom starts with freedom of speech. Without freedom of speech, there can be no real freedom.
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    Philosophy of Liberty Cartoon
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    Help Halt Terrorism Today!
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    USpace

    :)
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  4. Anonymous8/30/08, 3:21 PM

    I think McCain hit a home run!!!

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  5. ElizabethTemperance8/30/08, 3:34 PM

    I think this is just SOOOO amazing and exciting!!! Sara Palin is a REAL woman - not someone who has grown up in Washington and cut her teeth on politics - she knows what it's like to be "normal" - what better appeal can you possibly get? She is someone I can believe in - she didn't get where she is because it's a job and a challenge, she got there because she wanted change - LOL!!!

    So excited about this campaign now - Obama has a good run for his money going on now!!

    God Bless,

    lizaanne

    www.RealCatholicTV.com

    Fearlessly exploring mainstream media from a Catholic view

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  6. Elizabeth8/30/08, 5:02 PM

    It is interesting to me that Sarah Baracuda is only three months older than I am...Bless her!
    Horry for some excitement in the VP debates!
    Pax

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