Super Mom for VP

When I first heard McCain's VP choice and watched her walk to the podium to speak, I half expected Sarah Palin to pull a bobby pin out of her hair, take off her glasses and shake her hair loose. Then Palin began to talk. Thank goodness she didn't have one of those sultry voices. Her speech and mannerisms changed the way I looked at the next VP. Okay, that wasn't a typo, I like the team. For the sake of good writing, I'll change it to the Republican party's Vice-presidential candidate. Her voice was not soft and sultry. It was one of those sharp, almost "bitchy" voices that commanded your attention. It took away from her physical attributes and made her stronger.

There were several high points that make this woman the right pick for McCain. Sarah Palin is easy on the eyes. That sounds a little sexist, but it's not. People that are attractive tend to impress others as smarter, stronger and more competent. This isn't my opinion, it's been tested and found true. So, now McCain truly is one of the luckiest men in the world. He married a younger, attractive woman that's rich AND owns a beer factory and he doesn't have to sit around looking at the usual mugs, but an attractive woman, during tactical meetings. (I always felt that McCain should have responded to the Obama campaign's question about his houses with, "Actually, I married a rich, beautiful and younger woman from a family with a beer factory. She bought them. So, in response to the question why do I have so many, I'd just like to say, I'm one lucky SOB, that's why.")

Sarah Palin spoke of her family with warmth and love. Her last child was born in April and her body is right back to perfect. Hate her for that if you want, it's allowable. She comes off strong and yet maternal. Palin's son volunteered for the military and she let it be known how proud she was of him. This type of family and parent is only to be admired. She wears the cloak of a true American that is proud to show her patriotism.

Her record of public service is just about as long as Obama's, but then she's only the Reublican vice-presidential candidate and can learn as she goes. This is the opposite of the Obama/Biden team where the VP is far more versed in public service. I was quite impressed with Sarah Palin, regardless of the minimal experience. She used everything about her life as a reason to vote for her. This lady actually turned it around for McCain and labeled them the party of change. Her speech and mannerism indicated they were not the same party as the Bush administration, without ever mentioning a word.

The highlight and "smart political moment" for me was when she brought up the two Democratic women that attempted to break the GOB glass ceiling. Her praise for Hilary may actually bring additional voters from the ranks of the Democrats. Do I believe McCain chose her because she was a woman? Hell yes. He made a smart political decision. She is bright, articulate and almost the Super Mom next door. She brings a genuine quality to his campaign and draws more women voters. It will be interesting to see her debate Biden. I think the two are matched for their capabilities in speaking and presenting their team.

There's still more to learn about Sarah Palin before I actually cast my vote. I think, unless she has a huge skeleton hidden in the closet, she'll be a tough opponent for the Obama campaign to shoot down. They already are having enough problems finding things to bring up about McCain, so they ran with a house count.....So tell us Mr. Obama, who helped you buy your house? Do you ever visit him in prison?