I watched the speech with my 11 year old daughter, Emily, who was home from school due to illness. What a GREAT moment for her to see!! I told her, "This is the type of woman that should be your hero! She is honest, loyal to family, her values and her country!!" I was very proud to be a Republican today!!!!
Mary - 18 years ago
After hearing Gov. Palin speak, my vote for McCain/Palin is solidified!
After seeing that monumental circus last night, I can see how Obama will spend the tax increases he wants to hit the American taxpayer with!
Berry - 18 years ago
I think it is clear now that McCain is smarter than we all once thought. Governor Palin is the perfect pick for the VP slot for two reasons:1. She has not slandered McCain like Biden has towards Obama. 2. She will break through the glass ceiling that Hillary weakened for women in this country. The female voice has been searching for a representative and I think it is safe to say with the departure of Hillary that Palin is the one.
-Berry, MD
Janie - 18 years ago
John Mc Cain is a real hero in my books, and he just proved how smart and very sharp he is in his choice of a running mate in Sarah Palin. Go America!!
Judy - 18 years ago
What a refreshing idea. Someone who believes elected officials should serve the people. Wonderful choice.
Shaun - 18 years ago
I believe that Sara Palin will catupult the Rebublican Party this November to bring over disinchanted Democratic women to vote for John McCain.
She brings a breath of fresh air and revived Spirit to the Republican Candidacy and has injected much needed family values and core principles of of the Republican Party for hard working and men and women to bring honor to our fore fathers who established the Consitution and the rights they established for us to be a free and prosperous nation.
God Bless America !
Don - 18 years ago
Great Choice!! This should wake those Democrats up!!
This is a Fresh of Breath Air!
This is ANOTHER REASON WHY I LOVE THIS COUNTRY !!
Come On Women - UNITE - This is Fabulous !!! Palin is Perfect for V.P.
(Where can I get a McCain/Palin T-Shirt?)
I am relieved. I am grateful. I can now vote decidedly, with conviction, and a clear conscience. I would feel the same if a male with the same attributes were chosen for McCain's running mate. The issue is not gender, race, or religion. Its proven conviction beyond rhetoric.
Marie Hudspeth - 18 years ago
What a breathe of fresh air!! Go Sarah GO!!!!!
FINALLY someone with COMMON SENSE!!!!
Karen Healey - 18 years ago
We are finally excited about the Republican ticket. We were going to vote for John McCain since he certainly was the better choice. But, now we are strongly supportive and will send a contribution as well. Loved Palin's speech.
Debra Punch - 18 years ago
This is the most excited I have been about the election since it started. Don't under estimate the power or intelligence of a smart women. Palin will be up and educated on the topics in no time and have her plan for what should be done. She will make a great President if by chance something happens to McCain. Why because she won't let the country or her family down in a job that needs done. Thanks McCain.
Elena Borowski - 18 years ago
John Mc Caine showed courage and imagination in picking Sarah Palin for his running mate. She was the best choice of all the choices he had, regardless of what Sen. Obama decided for his running mate. All power to the McCaine/Palin ticket. There is hope for this country!
Stefan - 18 years ago
I am thrilled by Senator McCain's pick for VP. He could not have made a better pick. I was hoping for someone like Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, but after listening to Governor Palin's speech I thought that this was a real mavirick's pick!
I am not a US citizen, so I cannot vote in this election but I am from a Scandinavian country, so I recognize the socialist agenda of Senator Obama and would urge every American to think twice before casting your votes to the left wingers. I have seen first hand what it can do to a country.
Go McCain/Palin!
Linda - 18 years ago
This is the best thing that has happened to our country! I am thrilled with Governor Palin and this is the ticket that will win. I am proud of John McCain and his integrity. This is what we needed and I have never felt so energized about a Republican ticket.
What an amazing choice! This race is looking better every day. Far Left vs The Mavericks. Palin for VP!
Donna - 18 years ago
I have been singing Sarah Palin's praises since last spring. Today, all of my friends who had no idea who this woman is know how excited I am about John McCain's choice as VP. I now plan to throw my clothspin away and vote for McCain/Palin.
Geraldine Dunne - 18 years ago
I'm thrilled- I'm an Independent Catholic and I cried when she spoke - she kept that precious child that God created and didn't interfere with God's creation and God's plans. Way to go,Sarah!!!! God Bless you and God Bless America......we need one of us ( normal regular people) in Washington. Yeah!!!
Cynthia Cotten - 18 years ago
I have always like Palin and her veiws. I never thought that Macain had the guts to pick her. I am very happy with his pick. I was leaning toward Barr but now I know who I will vote for.
Sandra - 18 years ago
I anticipated with excitement this morning waiting for the announcement and grateful when Fox broke who it was going to be. I was thrilled that John McCain chose a women especially after Obama didn't put Hillary on the ticket. I didn't know anything about her and after her speech today in Ohio I was impressed and feel she will meet the challenge. She is an amazing women and John McCain made the right decision to have her on the ticket. I think it is a winning ticket and I felt because of her accomplishments in Alaska she is what she stands for and will take that to the White House. This is history in the making and it is the first time in many years that I am excited about the election and look forward to voting for this ticket on November 4. Thank you Greta and the Fox network coverage. It is the best network.
Gary - 18 years ago
I am a father of a child with Downs syndrome. She is the most beautiful thing in my world.
Now I have something to be absolutely proud of to vote for. Governor Palin is a Governor, not a community organizer...or Mayor, excuse me. She is very bright and articulate and knows her stuff. You can just tell. She represents everything in life I would want my leader to be. The fact that she is a woman is not as improtant to me as the fact that she is a woman who shares my values. YOU GO GIRL!
K. Smith - 18 years ago
Senator McCain hit a grand slam home run with his selection of Gov. Palin. Congratulations to all with this selection!
Shelli - 18 years ago
I am one of Mitt's "mittens" who would never ever vote for either Obama and McCain come November. But... with Sarah Palin on the ticket, I quickly changed my mind! I identify myself as a traditional feminist. Sarah is perfect! McCain hit a homerun on this one!
However, Mitt, I still love you and will root for you in 2012.
Gayle Dixon - 18 years ago
I am 45, female, and was really moving to vote for diversity in the white house this time. John McCain just solved my problem! I am so excited to see a woman running mate on the GOP ticket. As a working mom and business owner I am concerned about the economy and taxes and I want to great future for my son. Governor Palin, help us get out of the wars of others and bring our sons home. I know you will consider this from your heart and make the best choice you can! Looks like the Republicans will get my vote this time, even after I moved from this party to independent.
Rose - 18 years ago
Don't forget the Republican women! Don't forget the true conservative Americans who were worried about having no one to vote for!
I am proud of this choice! She is for real!
Lance - 18 years ago
As a conservative who has been totally disinterested in the McCain campaign thus far I could not turn off Fox News today. This pick has re-energized me back into the party and I am so happy to see someone on the ticket who shares my values and beliefs.
Fabulous choice! I am very excited especially that this will be my first election as a citizen! my candidate was Romney but I understand that this was a needed move as the dems didn't choose Hillary so McCain picked a women. I think that if Barack Hussein Obama had picked Hillary it would have been Romney.
Douglas - 18 years ago
Sarah Palin is Awesome!! I am totally thrilled that she has been selected. She is the most believably real person I can remember ever seeing at this level in national politics. I feel the absolute up most respect for her. All of America should be very proud to have her represent our nation.
Sherry Wright - 18 years ago
Hearing Sarah Palin today gave me hope in this election. I sense in her a sincere heart, a woman of wisdom and great courage.
Traci - 18 years ago
As a born and raised Dem .......I will be voting for anyone that will clean up the DIRTY business that is going on in Washington.... And it happens to be a republican????? WAKE UP fellow Dem's..........its no longer a party thing, its a WHO GETS THE JOB DONE THING
Molly Welch - 18 years ago
Sarah seems to me to be "the real deal". How long I've waited to see someone who thought as I did about most issues. Who seems to be the person to change politics in Washington because she is an honest and honorable person who has done a thorough housecleaning in Alaska. She put her own job in jeopardy to do the right thing and go after corruption. We need more politicians like her - Go Sarah Go!
Dennis - 18 years ago
Just like in Texas Hold 'Em...McCain went all in...and changed the Game...Brilliant!
snowflake - 18 years ago
I think the was a wise and exciting choice on McCain's part. This choice has made me excited about this election and I think it will excite many other voters!!! McCain/Palin have my vote this November!
Janie Autry - 18 years ago
I am so excited about Mr. McCain and his VP pick! She will be a great asset to the United States.
Thank you ! Janie Autry in TEXAS
Susan - 18 years ago
As a Hillary delegate and life long democrat, I am proud of John McCain's choice. John McCain had the courage to do what Obama was too sexist to do, reach out to us and ask for our vote. I am very angry at the DNC for sticking us with the inexperienced candidate of their choice, not ours. I hope McCain wins. Congrats to you McCain for listening to us, something our own party has refused to you.
Vic - 18 years ago
12 years in elected office, wife, mother, woman, NOT a lawyer;
TRUE CHANGE, more experience then Obama, a GRRRRRRRRRREAT
pick.
carol - 18 years ago
I am onw of those democratic woman , who supported Hillary. Her and bill had me convince with their speeches for Obama, until I saw the reaction on Mrs. Obama, and the speech that her husband gave. It left me empty. I heard Sarah speak. Well, oh well. I just became a republican. All this time I have teetering with voting for Obama, because Hillary was out, but no more,no more. Yes i am pro-choice, and I also have 5 children, with special needs. I am educated 47 latino woman, who has no trust in Obama's lack of support of our troops. He scares me in the War dept. She has a vested interest. Her only healthy son is in the service, WOW what an American Mom, Woman, Sister, Wife, & future Vice President. Now that is a patriotic american.
She is no Mrs.Obama
Juan Godinez - 18 years ago
This lady is naive. Today she made a huge blopper with announcing the exact date her son was leaving. For security and safety issues that is never released to the public. Unbeliavable I'm in the military but any moron would know that. Give me a break also, she has been mayor of a town of 7,000 and a state outside the mainland the population of Austin, Texas. Wow I'm impressed. Enough said, she would get scare in seeing a minority.
Lisa - 18 years ago
As a 33 year old woman, a wife, and a mom I feel our country will be better with Gov. Palin and John McCain. She is bright and has what this country needs. Just look at her and what she has done for Alaska. When will this country realize these two can change the USA... Her oldest son in the Army and getting ready to leave and fight for our country. People she wears no MASK. She is great for this country!!
Zombie - 18 years ago
Obama is a Joke......... and after this pick, I am sure he will go back to doing coke!!!!!
Go to hell BHO you and wright and Ayers and the rest of the Dems, I resigned from the party when you screwed Hillary out of the White house.......
Thank you ... John McCain...!!! Bold move and we pray for the right reasons. May our God bless and His best to win for the GREAT United States. God BlessED America.
Bobbie Rawcliffe - 18 years ago
Gov. Palin is my governor and she is TERRIFIC. She stands up for what is right regardless of the cost and WE TRUST HER. When she was elected Governor, she had to defeat the sitting Republican Governor in the primary, and then defeat a former Democrat Governor, Tony Knowles. So much for "just being a mayor" of a small Alaska town. When she was Mayor of Wasilla (my town), the first thing she did was to clean house. We know her, trust that her word is her bond and like her honesty and drive. Go Sarah!
Mike in Sugar Land - 18 years ago
I can not wait until she takes on the "Gaff Machine" Joe Biden.
That woman is impressive.
Kathy J - 18 years ago
I dont care that she is a woman and she and McCain are NOT going to get my vote. Its not a sign of change but a sign of desperation.
Siphan Khek - 18 years ago
In tear!!!!, I believe this is the best McCain's decision . I will vote for McCain.
Barbara - 18 years ago
Gov. Palin is so REAL. She is such a refreshing "change" from the marketing spectacle we have been subjected to by the Obama campaign. Way to go John McCain!! Congratulations on a terrific pick for V.P. I feel proud to be a Republican again!!!
Jana - 18 years ago
I was not excited at all about John McCain's campaign at all UNTIL TODAY! What a great move by him to pick Sara to be his VP. I think he may have just cinched the Presidency. What a woman!
Kat B. - 18 years ago
Female...woman's vote
Disabled child..Americans with disabilities vote
Son going to Irag....military vote
Husband...eskimo descent....minority vote
Oh yeah....she's also beautiful, bright, loyal.......and the Democratic camp doesn't think she helps the Republican ticket??????!!!!! righttttttttttt..............
Joan Robinson - 18 years ago
What a great choice for VP! Sarah Palin on the McCain ticket has energized the ticket for conservative Republicans. I am finally excited for this race - we need more politicians like Sarah Palin to right the wrongs in our government - having an ethical team working for the people to eliminate
pork barrel spending - what a breath of fresh air!!!
Beverly& Del - 18 years ago
We are so happy that John McCain picked Gov. Palin for vp!
What a historic day for America! I can hardly wait for her to
take on Biden!
Teri from California - 18 years ago
I am a long-time Democrat and a mother of two children, ages 8 and 10. After hearing Governor Palin's speech on Greta's show a few minutes ago, I have decided to vote for Senator John McCain. I really appreciate that Governor Palin is a mother and has reduced taxes for the hard working families in Alaska.
Jayson - 18 years ago
I would vote for her alone!
janie - 18 years ago
Excellent choice! Mack has knocked this one outta the park. I was a Mitt girl, but hey I like this ticket. All the way to the white house...Please tell Gustav to go away, he is uninvited to Miss.
suzanne - 18 years ago
gov palin is a wonderful pick---i couldn't stop smiling all day!!! she is a tough yet tender woman---good grief! if the woman can manage 5 kids and the local pta with all the gossipy infighting we all know goes on in that orgainization, she is already 10 times more qualified than obama will ever hope to be. I cannot WAIT until she assends to the presidency.
Jennifer - 18 years ago
We are so excited! She is great. My husband is thrilled about her Second Amendment views and I am thrilled she is a mom. Everyone knows moms can get more done than anyone! We are also happy about her anti-abortion stance!
sheila - 18 years ago
I got the news of Senator McCains pick today and was thrilled, especially after he introduced her and I got to hear her speak. SHE IS A WINNER FOR THE TICKET.. Senator McCain did the party proud and his candidacy.
Ed - 18 years ago
Your poll's questions essentially gives two negative choices out of three. Hmmm.... I think Palin is great, not merely because she is a woman, but because she has hustle to shake things up with justice and honesty, and bring fiscal responsibility to a government that has failed to have fiscal responsibility. She is the best thing that has happened so far in this campaign.
Naomi Riess - 18 years ago
I am SO looking forward to casting my ballot for McCain - Palin and I am a liberal Democrat. Palin was a brilliant choice! Together they will be a great team and our country will be in good hands!
I am soooooo excited with Sen McCain's choice with Sarah Palin. She is exactly what the Republicans needed and this ticket is a WINNER!!!
Jordan - 18 years ago
After hearing her speak, I honestly believe that she is the boost Mccain needed. Democrats are critizing her because she is a triple threat to Oboma and his campaign for president. I honestly do not believe that Oboma would stand up against Democratic corruption. In Hilary Clintons speech at the DNC, she said that Mccain does not pay women equally for their equal work. By putting a woman for VP, this totally blows that concern out of the water. Palin is the saving grace that not only Mccain needs but America needs.
Elizabeth Brown - 18 years ago
Simple. They have my attention and I am excited about this election for the first time. This woman is the real deal and she runs rings around all three of the other candidates. Bravo, McCain!
I am a conservative...married to military submariner, born in military...raised with the belief we can do anything in this country with hard work and a dream...
I have had a lump in my throat contemplating the Obama steam roller rolling over all of us conservatives....When I got home today and heard about Gov. Palen.......tears rolled....pride welled...and I saw the old Maverick back on the scene ..the military man I love.....This will be the most historical, exciting election I have ever witnessed....It is not about black and white...it is about reason, the American Dream and about not becoming a Socialistic Country....
Goldi - 18 years ago
I was ready to sit this election out. Hated the Obomination, and didn't think McCain had shown himself to be a conservative. Then along comes Palin. WOW!!! I just woke up from a political stupor!! The more I hear about her, and hear her speak, the more I like and admire her. She is a great speaker too...and naturally gorgeous to boot (but not a fussy primper type). Pro gun, pro life, and Pro AMERICA. How refreshing!! It certainly makes me rethink McCain for having the foresight and SMARTS to pick this woman, and rain all over Obomination's post convention boost. He he he. It's all gone now. Obama who?
Jeff - 18 years ago
Finally, a person picked with real convictions, not contrived rhetoric. A woman with more character of her own than that of Obama and Biden together. You talk about a Washington outsider, no doubt we Gov. Palin is. I have not been so excitied about the Republican party since the days of Ronald Reagan. Now, lets get out and get them elected and help them clean house in Washington.
John F. Baker - 18 years ago
This good woman is a brilliant choice for McCain, and I believe for the country.
A REAL American and a REAL person! I can't wait to see her debate Biden. If he thinks for one minute that he can intimidate her he is making a HUGE mistake! LOL ;))
krissy - 18 years ago
How could she draw any votes from a true democrat? she believes in the complete opposite of what a democratic woman believes. she is pro-life, even in the case of rape, she is an extreme republican and the list goes on. America please wake up and find out what she stands for and whether those views will help us as women. Are we that desperate just to see a woman in office no matter how far she will set us back?
Sara Tokarczyk - 18 years ago
Sara Palin is the best pick for the Republican Party. I am not bias against color but BUT after what Oboma said about the bitter rural people hanging to their guns and religion, that did it. I didn't even listen to his speech last night. Nothing he says will interest me. Mccain will get my vote.
Saea
I AM A FORMALLY HILLARY SUPPORTER AND JOINED JOHN'S CAMPAIGHN ON JUNE 7 2008. I HAVE NOT BEEN SO HAPPY AFTER HILLARY UNTIL TODAY. I THINK JOHN'S COURAGE AND SMART MIND WHO IS TRULY THE MAVEERICK JOHN MADE GREAT MOVE TOWARDS THE WHITE HOUS. I DON'T THINK THIS CHOICE IS ANY THING OTHER THAN HE DID SOMETHING GOOD FOR WOAMAN, AND MOVING FORWARD WITH A VERY FORMIDABLE YOUNG BRILLIANT TOUGH AS COOKIES WOMAN AND JSUT A COOL LADY. I JUMPED UP HOOPED AND HOLLERED AND DANCED A JIG,JUST LIKE OPRAY WINFREY DID WHEN BARRACK GOT HE NOMINATION FROM SD'S. SHAME ON NBC FOR THE UNDERLYING STATEMENT AFTER BREAKING NEWS. YOU STINK! SINCERELY MARY ANN
Will G - 18 years ago
It is very peculiar how immediately following Gov Palin being announced as McCain's VP how the Obama camp questions her experience and credentials (which she has more of than Obama in my opinion). It only shows how Obama is highly concerned about his own inexperience.
Judy Bowles - 18 years ago
You Go Girl.....
I think she is going to be strong. She shows very strong character.
GOLong - 18 years ago
Wow, I love it from the heartland of the Country, Oklahoma. She is the Best all wrapped up in one. Let them dare, give her a hard time. This is going to be Great! GO
Paula - 18 years ago
Awesome choice!!! A wife, mother, daughter, sister, hunter, hockey mom, and a great Governor...Wow.
Penny sheehan - 18 years ago
Give me a break. This Barbie doll has no experience. McCane is throwing the election away
Mike - 18 years ago
Gov. Sarah Palin will not only draw Hillary supporters to the Republican ticket, but will also appeal to the regular working-class, family person due to her own background. She has much more "experience" than Obama...she set-out and achieved accomplished goals in her home state of Alaska...something Obama has yet to prove.
Debbie - 18 years ago
Great choice...exciting!!
Alan Fenter - 18 years ago
I think that McCain made a very great choice! This is one politician that I believe is there for the RIGHT reason.. .to help SOLVE a problem! Not someone who points out a problem then figures out a way to tax everyone on it.
HH - 18 years ago
Governor Palin is a delight!! A mother, a servant of the people, a reformer and beautiful too! John McCain has my vote.
chris - 18 years ago
Palin is not only a huge draw for all women, but to unite all the conservatives of the party that were not so crazy about McCain alone.
C.B.
Salisbury, MD
Donna - 18 years ago
What an excellent choice! Bring on the debates!!!
Robbie - 18 years ago
WOW!! Grand Slam!! Thank GOD!! I was afraid I was not going to be able to vote this coming November!! John McCain really came through and picked a perfect running mate!! We may be able to save this country after all!! I'm a 44 year old male and I'm totally comfortable with having Sarah as a vice president. She is 100 times more qualified than the Democratic pick for President. Once again, Great pick John!! You have our vote, my friend.
Dee in NC - 18 years ago
I thought the GOP was dying on the vine. I was going to jump ship and vote for Sen. Clinton if she was on the ticket. However, the Maverick has picked a women. She is a mom (toughest job in the world), a wife, and a hunter. What is there not to like! Gov. Palin Rocks!
Carla - 18 years ago
I was a Hillary Clinton supporter, Iam now Going to vote for McCain and Sarah Palin. go McCain'08!!!
Rebecca - 18 years ago
This move was absolutely brilliant by McCain. This has breathed new life into the Republican campaign. I can't wait to vote! Rebecca
Shannon Turner - 18 years ago
As a woman and a registered Democrat, I applaud the selection of Gov. Palin. While I am pro-choice, I will now vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. She has a HUGE track record of standing up against corruption in her own party and she has real executive level experience. As a legislator you are one of many; as the governor the buck stops at your desk. In terms of true experience, there is no comparison. When you add her executive expertise to McCain's legislative experience and foreign policy expertise, I think America has a winning combination!!
Fran - 18 years ago
Today I cried when I heard her speak! She said what I feel the people want to hear about what is needed for our great country. WE WILL WIN in the FALL due to this intelligent woman and John McCain.
Martha - 18 years ago
I am very enthusiastic about this ticket. I was backing McCain but not so enthusiastic about it. Obama scares me. I'm a Bible totin' Gramma.
Come On Girls let's get out the vote!
Judi - 18 years ago
Watched Obama's speech and had begun to be swayed to take a chance on him...No more! Palin was a brilliant choice and McCain just won my vote.
red and blue - 18 years ago
What this country needs is another civil war. Red states against blue states. Red states have red uniforms and blue states have blue uniforms. Red shoots anything that is not dressed in red and blue shoots anything that is not dressed in blue. That also takes care of anyone who thinks they will get out of the action by wearing green, or brown, or purple or any other color. If you are red, you shoot ANYTHING that isn't red. IF you are blue, you shoot ANYTHING that isn't blue. Winner take all, may the best side win.
Linda Ozmun - 18 years ago
A Brillian Pick, this is the most exciting convention I have EVER lived through! She is exactly what America needs and she has proven she is not JUST talk! Looking forward to REAL REFORM . . .
Joana Wolfarth - 18 years ago
I am thrilled with McCain's choice for V.P. in Sarah Palin. The little we know of her right now provides us with a long, long list of accomplishments in government, business and family issues. She has an agreement with a "foreign government" (Canada) to run a gas pipeline through their countries. She emboddies the values of conservatives and to top it off is out there with the hunters and fishermen. I am confident she will learn the skills she needs for the V.P. position. I just can't wait to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket in November. HOOAH!
Mary Fiore - 18 years ago
Wow! What a terrific lady, mother, wife to be running for Vice President! I hope Obama had an outboard motor on his boat because McCain/Palin just took all of the wind out of his sails! Biden better watch out!!!!!!
Sharon - 18 years ago
Good choice. I like her.
Vicki Trejo - 18 years ago
Wow, I am thrilled. Fantastic choice. I'm sending some money to the Republican campaign!!
Shirley Barnett - 18 years ago
I THINK THIS IS THE GREATEST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN FOR ALL OF US .
THIS IS GOING TO BE SO EXCITING . MCAINE HAS DONE A GREAT JOB..I AND MANY ARE VERY PROUD OF HIM AND HIS CAMPAGINE .
SHIRLEY
Chris - 18 years ago
WOW
Peggie - 18 years ago
Smart move! I am thrilled! Yes, I had never heard of her before today, but what I DID hear today, was something we all have been waiting for in America. What a refreshing, smart, talented young woman. I am "over he top" excited!
I watched the speech with my 11 year old daughter, Emily, who was home from school due to illness. What a GREAT moment for her to see!! I told her, "This is the type of woman that should be your hero! She is honest, loyal to family, her values and her country!!" I was very proud to be a Republican today!!!!
After hearing Gov. Palin speak, my vote for McCain/Palin is solidified!
After seeing that monumental circus last night, I can see how Obama will spend the tax increases he wants to hit the American taxpayer with!
I think it is clear now that McCain is smarter than we all once thought. Governor Palin is the perfect pick for the VP slot for two reasons:1. She has not slandered McCain like Biden has towards Obama. 2. She will break through the glass ceiling that Hillary weakened for women in this country. The female voice has been searching for a representative and I think it is safe to say with the departure of Hillary that Palin is the one.
-Berry, MD
John Mc Cain is a real hero in my books, and he just proved how smart and very sharp he is in his choice of a running mate in Sarah Palin. Go America!!
What a refreshing idea. Someone who believes elected officials should serve the people. Wonderful choice.
I believe that Sara Palin will catupult the Rebublican Party this November to bring over disinchanted Democratic women to vote for John McCain.
She brings a breath of fresh air and revived Spirit to the Republican Candidacy and has injected much needed family values and core principles of of the Republican Party for hard working and men and women to bring honor to our fore fathers who established the Consitution and the rights they established for us to be a free and prosperous nation.
God Bless America !
Great Choice!! This should wake those Democrats up!!
This is a Fresh of Breath Air!
In the words John McCain will understand.
"No Way, Jose!"
What a Blessing!
This is ANOTHER REASON WHY I LOVE THIS COUNTRY !!
Come On Women - UNITE - This is Fabulous !!! Palin is Perfect for V.P.
(Where can I get a McCain/Palin T-Shirt?)
I am relieved. I am grateful. I can now vote decidedly, with conviction, and a clear conscience. I would feel the same if a male with the same attributes were chosen for McCain's running mate. The issue is not gender, race, or religion. Its proven conviction beyond rhetoric.
What a breathe of fresh air!! Go Sarah GO!!!!!
FINALLY someone with COMMON SENSE!!!!
We are finally excited about the Republican ticket. We were going to vote for John McCain since he certainly was the better choice. But, now we are strongly supportive and will send a contribution as well. Loved Palin's speech.
This is the most excited I have been about the election since it started. Don't under estimate the power or intelligence of a smart women. Palin will be up and educated on the topics in no time and have her plan for what should be done. She will make a great President if by chance something happens to McCain. Why because she won't let the country or her family down in a job that needs done. Thanks McCain.
John Mc Caine showed courage and imagination in picking Sarah Palin for his running mate. She was the best choice of all the choices he had, regardless of what Sen. Obama decided for his running mate. All power to the McCaine/Palin ticket. There is hope for this country!
I am thrilled by Senator McCain's pick for VP. He could not have made a better pick. I was hoping for someone like Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, but after listening to Governor Palin's speech I thought that this was a real mavirick's pick!
I am not a US citizen, so I cannot vote in this election but I am from a Scandinavian country, so I recognize the socialist agenda of Senator Obama and would urge every American to think twice before casting your votes to the left wingers. I have seen first hand what it can do to a country.
Go McCain/Palin!
This is the best thing that has happened to our country! I am thrilled with Governor Palin and this is the ticket that will win. I am proud of John McCain and his integrity. This is what we needed and I have never felt so energized about a Republican ticket.
What an amazing choice! This race is looking better every day. Far Left vs The Mavericks. Palin for VP!
I have been singing Sarah Palin's praises since last spring. Today, all of my friends who had no idea who this woman is know how excited I am about John McCain's choice as VP. I now plan to throw my clothspin away and vote for McCain/Palin.
I'm thrilled- I'm an Independent Catholic and I cried when she spoke - she kept that precious child that God created and didn't interfere with God's creation and God's plans. Way to go,Sarah!!!! God Bless you and God Bless America......we need one of us ( normal regular people) in Washington. Yeah!!!
I have always like Palin and her veiws. I never thought that Macain had the guts to pick her. I am very happy with his pick. I was leaning toward Barr but now I know who I will vote for.
I anticipated with excitement this morning waiting for the announcement and grateful when Fox broke who it was going to be. I was thrilled that John McCain chose a women especially after Obama didn't put Hillary on the ticket. I didn't know anything about her and after her speech today in Ohio I was impressed and feel she will meet the challenge. She is an amazing women and John McCain made the right decision to have her on the ticket. I think it is a winning ticket and I felt because of her accomplishments in Alaska she is what she stands for and will take that to the White House. This is history in the making and it is the first time in many years that I am excited about the election and look forward to voting for this ticket on November 4. Thank you Greta and the Fox network coverage. It is the best network.
I am a father of a child with Downs syndrome. She is the most beautiful thing in my world.
Now I have something to be absolutely proud of to vote for. Governor Palin is a Governor, not a community organizer...or Mayor, excuse me. She is very bright and articulate and knows her stuff. You can just tell. She represents everything in life I would want my leader to be. The fact that she is a woman is not as improtant to me as the fact that she is a woman who shares my values. YOU GO GIRL!
Senator McCain hit a grand slam home run with his selection of Gov. Palin. Congratulations to all with this selection!
I am one of Mitt's "mittens" who would never ever vote for either Obama and McCain come November. But... with Sarah Palin on the ticket, I quickly changed my mind! I identify myself as a traditional feminist. Sarah is perfect! McCain hit a homerun on this one!
However, Mitt, I still love you and will root for you in 2012.
I am 45, female, and was really moving to vote for diversity in the white house this time. John McCain just solved my problem! I am so excited to see a woman running mate on the GOP ticket. As a working mom and business owner I am concerned about the economy and taxes and I want to great future for my son. Governor Palin, help us get out of the wars of others and bring our sons home. I know you will consider this from your heart and make the best choice you can! Looks like the Republicans will get my vote this time, even after I moved from this party to independent.
Don't forget the Republican women! Don't forget the true conservative Americans who were worried about having no one to vote for!
I am proud of this choice! She is for real!
As a conservative who has been totally disinterested in the McCain campaign thus far I could not turn off Fox News today. This pick has re-energized me back into the party and I am so happy to see someone on the ticket who shares my values and beliefs.
Fabulous choice! I am very excited especially that this will be my first election as a citizen! my candidate was Romney but I understand that this was a needed move as the dems didn't choose Hillary so McCain picked a women. I think that if Barack Hussein Obama had picked Hillary it would have been Romney.
Sarah Palin is Awesome!! I am totally thrilled that she has been selected. She is the most believably real person I can remember ever seeing at this level in national politics. I feel the absolute up most respect for her. All of America should be very proud to have her represent our nation.
Hearing Sarah Palin today gave me hope in this election. I sense in her a sincere heart, a woman of wisdom and great courage.
As a born and raised Dem .......I will be voting for anyone that will clean up the DIRTY business that is going on in Washington.... And it happens to be a republican????? WAKE UP fellow Dem's..........its no longer a party thing, its a WHO GETS THE JOB DONE THING
Sarah seems to me to be "the real deal". How long I've waited to see someone who thought as I did about most issues. Who seems to be the person to change politics in Washington because she is an honest and honorable person who has done a thorough housecleaning in Alaska. She put her own job in jeopardy to do the right thing and go after corruption. We need more politicians like her - Go Sarah Go!
Just like in Texas Hold 'Em...McCain went all in...and changed the Game...Brilliant!
I think the was a wise and exciting choice on McCain's part. This choice has made me excited about this election and I think it will excite many other voters!!! McCain/Palin have my vote this November!
I am so excited about Mr. McCain and his VP pick! She will be a great asset to the United States.
Thank you ! Janie Autry in TEXAS
As a Hillary delegate and life long democrat, I am proud of John McCain's choice. John McCain had the courage to do what Obama was too sexist to do, reach out to us and ask for our vote. I am very angry at the DNC for sticking us with the inexperienced candidate of their choice, not ours. I hope McCain wins. Congrats to you McCain for listening to us, something our own party has refused to you.
12 years in elected office, wife, mother, woman, NOT a lawyer;
TRUE CHANGE, more experience then Obama, a GRRRRRRRRRREAT
pick.
I am onw of those democratic woman , who supported Hillary. Her and bill had me convince with their speeches for Obama, until I saw the reaction on Mrs. Obama, and the speech that her husband gave. It left me empty. I heard Sarah speak. Well, oh well. I just became a republican. All this time I have teetering with voting for Obama, because Hillary was out, but no more,no more. Yes i am pro-choice, and I also have 5 children, with special needs. I am educated 47 latino woman, who has no trust in Obama's lack of support of our troops. He scares me in the War dept. She has a vested interest. Her only healthy son is in the service, WOW what an American Mom, Woman, Sister, Wife, & future Vice President. Now that is a patriotic american.
She is no Mrs.Obama
This lady is naive. Today she made a huge blopper with announcing the exact date her son was leaving. For security and safety issues that is never released to the public. Unbeliavable I'm in the military but any moron would know that. Give me a break also, she has been mayor of a town of 7,000 and a state outside the mainland the population of Austin, Texas. Wow I'm impressed. Enough said, she would get scare in seeing a minority.
As a 33 year old woman, a wife, and a mom I feel our country will be better with Gov. Palin and John McCain. She is bright and has what this country needs. Just look at her and what she has done for Alaska. When will this country realize these two can change the USA... Her oldest son in the Army and getting ready to leave and fight for our country. People she wears no MASK. She is great for this country!!
Obama is a Joke......... and after this pick, I am sure he will go back to doing coke!!!!!
Go to hell BHO you and wright and Ayers and the rest of the Dems, I resigned from the party when you screwed Hillary out of the White house.......
Hillary supporters for McCain/Palin 08
THANK YOU JOHN MCCAIN - WE NOW HAVE A PLACE AT THE TABLE - AGAIN THANK YOU -
I've never been so pumped about this election...GREAT CHOICE!! I got goose bumps during her speech...MCCAIN/PALIN all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT~
Thank you ... John McCain...!!! Bold move and we pray for the right reasons. May our God bless and His best to win for the GREAT United States. God BlessED America.
Gov. Palin is my governor and she is TERRIFIC. She stands up for what is right regardless of the cost and WE TRUST HER. When she was elected Governor, she had to defeat the sitting Republican Governor in the primary, and then defeat a former Democrat Governor, Tony Knowles. So much for "just being a mayor" of a small Alaska town. When she was Mayor of Wasilla (my town), the first thing she did was to clean house. We know her, trust that her word is her bond and like her honesty and drive. Go Sarah!
I can not wait until she takes on the "Gaff Machine" Joe Biden.
That woman is impressive.
I dont care that she is a woman and she and McCain are NOT going to get my vote. Its not a sign of change but a sign of desperation.
In tear!!!!, I believe this is the best McCain's decision . I will vote for McCain.
Gov. Palin is so REAL. She is such a refreshing "change" from the marketing spectacle we have been subjected to by the Obama campaign. Way to go John McCain!! Congratulations on a terrific pick for V.P. I feel proud to be a Republican again!!!
I was not excited at all about John McCain's campaign at all UNTIL TODAY! What a great move by him to pick Sara to be his VP. I think he may have just cinched the Presidency. What a woman!
Female...woman's vote
Disabled child..Americans with disabilities vote
Son going to Irag....military vote
Husband...eskimo descent....minority vote
Oh yeah....she's also beautiful, bright, loyal.......and the Democratic camp doesn't think she helps the Republican ticket??????!!!!! righttttttttttt..............
What a great choice for VP! Sarah Palin on the McCain ticket has energized the ticket for conservative Republicans. I am finally excited for this race - we need more politicians like Sarah Palin to right the wrongs in our government - having an ethical team working for the people to eliminate
pork barrel spending - what a breath of fresh air!!!
We are so happy that John McCain picked Gov. Palin for vp!
What a historic day for America! I can hardly wait for her to
take on Biden!
I am a long-time Democrat and a mother of two children, ages 8 and 10. After hearing Governor Palin's speech on Greta's show a few minutes ago, I have decided to vote for Senator John McCain. I really appreciate that Governor Palin is a mother and has reduced taxes for the hard working families in Alaska.
I would vote for her alone!
Excellent choice! Mack has knocked this one outta the park. I was a Mitt girl, but hey I like this ticket. All the way to the white house...Please tell Gustav to go away, he is uninvited to Miss.
gov palin is a wonderful pick---i couldn't stop smiling all day!!! she is a tough yet tender woman---good grief! if the woman can manage 5 kids and the local pta with all the gossipy infighting we all know goes on in that orgainization, she is already 10 times more qualified than obama will ever hope to be. I cannot WAIT until she assends to the presidency.
We are so excited! She is great. My husband is thrilled about her Second Amendment views and I am thrilled she is a mom. Everyone knows moms can get more done than anyone! We are also happy about her anti-abortion stance!
I got the news of Senator McCains pick today and was thrilled, especially after he introduced her and I got to hear her speak. SHE IS A WINNER FOR THE TICKET.. Senator McCain did the party proud and his candidacy.
Your poll's questions essentially gives two negative choices out of three. Hmmm.... I think Palin is great, not merely because she is a woman, but because she has hustle to shake things up with justice and honesty, and bring fiscal responsibility to a government that has failed to have fiscal responsibility. She is the best thing that has happened so far in this campaign.
I am SO looking forward to casting my ballot for McCain - Palin and I am a liberal Democrat. Palin was a brilliant choice! Together they will be a great team and our country will be in good hands!
I am soooooo excited with Sen McCain's choice with Sarah Palin. She is exactly what the Republicans needed and this ticket is a WINNER!!!
After hearing her speak, I honestly believe that she is the boost Mccain needed. Democrats are critizing her because she is a triple threat to Oboma and his campaign for president. I honestly do not believe that Oboma would stand up against Democratic corruption. In Hilary Clintons speech at the DNC, she said that Mccain does not pay women equally for their equal work. By putting a woman for VP, this totally blows that concern out of the water. Palin is the saving grace that not only Mccain needs but America needs.
Simple. They have my attention and I am excited about this election for the first time. This woman is the real deal and she runs rings around all three of the other candidates. Bravo, McCain!
I am a conservative...married to military submariner, born in military...raised with the belief we can do anything in this country with hard work and a dream...
I have had a lump in my throat contemplating the Obama steam roller rolling over all of us conservatives....When I got home today and heard about Gov. Palen.......tears rolled....pride welled...and I saw the old Maverick back on the scene ..the military man I love.....This will be the most historical, exciting election I have ever witnessed....It is not about black and white...it is about reason, the American Dream and about not becoming a Socialistic Country....
I was ready to sit this election out. Hated the Obomination, and didn't think McCain had shown himself to be a conservative. Then along comes Palin. WOW!!! I just woke up from a political stupor!! The more I hear about her, and hear her speak, the more I like and admire her. She is a great speaker too...and naturally gorgeous to boot (but not a fussy primper type). Pro gun, pro life, and Pro AMERICA. How refreshing!! It certainly makes me rethink McCain for having the foresight and SMARTS to pick this woman, and rain all over Obomination's post convention boost. He he he. It's all gone now. Obama who?
Finally, a person picked with real convictions, not contrived rhetoric. A woman with more character of her own than that of Obama and Biden together. You talk about a Washington outsider, no doubt we Gov. Palin is. I have not been so excitied about the Republican party since the days of Ronald Reagan. Now, lets get out and get them elected and help them clean house in Washington.
This good woman is a brilliant choice for McCain, and I believe for the country.
A REAL American and a REAL person! I can't wait to see her debate Biden. If he thinks for one minute that he can intimidate her he is making a HUGE mistake! LOL ;))
How could she draw any votes from a true democrat? she believes in the complete opposite of what a democratic woman believes. she is pro-life, even in the case of rape, she is an extreme republican and the list goes on. America please wake up and find out what she stands for and whether those views will help us as women. Are we that desperate just to see a woman in office no matter how far she will set us back?
Sara Palin is the best pick for the Republican Party. I am not bias against color but BUT after what Oboma said about the bitter rural people hanging to their guns and religion, that did it. I didn't even listen to his speech last night. Nothing he says will interest me. Mccain will get my vote.
Saea
I AM A FORMALLY HILLARY SUPPORTER AND JOINED JOHN'S CAMPAIGHN ON JUNE 7 2008. I HAVE NOT BEEN SO HAPPY AFTER HILLARY UNTIL TODAY. I THINK JOHN'S COURAGE AND SMART MIND WHO IS TRULY THE MAVEERICK JOHN MADE GREAT MOVE TOWARDS THE WHITE HOUS. I DON'T THINK THIS CHOICE IS ANY THING OTHER THAN HE DID SOMETHING GOOD FOR WOAMAN, AND MOVING FORWARD WITH A VERY FORMIDABLE YOUNG BRILLIANT TOUGH AS COOKIES WOMAN AND JSUT A COOL LADY. I JUMPED UP HOOPED AND HOLLERED AND DANCED A JIG,JUST LIKE OPRAY WINFREY DID WHEN BARRACK GOT HE NOMINATION FROM SD'S. SHAME ON NBC FOR THE UNDERLYING STATEMENT AFTER BREAKING NEWS. YOU STINK! SINCERELY MARY ANN
It is very peculiar how immediately following Gov Palin being announced as McCain's VP how the Obama camp questions her experience and credentials (which she has more of than Obama in my opinion). It only shows how Obama is highly concerned about his own inexperience.
You Go Girl.....
I think she is going to be strong. She shows very strong character.
Wow, I love it from the heartland of the Country, Oklahoma. She is the Best all wrapped up in one. Let them dare, give her a hard time. This is going to be Great! GO
Awesome choice!!! A wife, mother, daughter, sister, hunter, hockey mom, and a great Governor...Wow.
Give me a break. This Barbie doll has no experience. McCane is throwing the election away
Gov. Sarah Palin will not only draw Hillary supporters to the Republican ticket, but will also appeal to the regular working-class, family person due to her own background. She has much more "experience" than Obama...she set-out and achieved accomplished goals in her home state of Alaska...something Obama has yet to prove.
Great choice...exciting!!
I think that McCain made a very great choice! This is one politician that I believe is there for the RIGHT reason.. .to help SOLVE a problem! Not someone who points out a problem then figures out a way to tax everyone on it.
Governor Palin is a delight!! A mother, a servant of the people, a reformer and beautiful too! John McCain has my vote.
Palin is not only a huge draw for all women, but to unite all the conservatives of the party that were not so crazy about McCain alone.
C.B.
Salisbury, MD
What an excellent choice! Bring on the debates!!!
WOW!! Grand Slam!! Thank GOD!! I was afraid I was not going to be able to vote this coming November!! John McCain really came through and picked a perfect running mate!! We may be able to save this country after all!! I'm a 44 year old male and I'm totally comfortable with having Sarah as a vice president. She is 100 times more qualified than the Democratic pick for President. Once again, Great pick John!! You have our vote, my friend.
I thought the GOP was dying on the vine. I was going to jump ship and vote for Sen. Clinton if she was on the ticket. However, the Maverick has picked a women. She is a mom (toughest job in the world), a wife, and a hunter. What is there not to like! Gov. Palin Rocks!
I was a Hillary Clinton supporter, Iam now Going to vote for McCain and Sarah Palin. go McCain'08!!!
This move was absolutely brilliant by McCain. This has breathed new life into the Republican campaign. I can't wait to vote! Rebecca
As a woman and a registered Democrat, I applaud the selection of Gov. Palin. While I am pro-choice, I will now vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. She has a HUGE track record of standing up against corruption in her own party and she has real executive level experience. As a legislator you are one of many; as the governor the buck stops at your desk. In terms of true experience, there is no comparison. When you add her executive expertise to McCain's legislative experience and foreign policy expertise, I think America has a winning combination!!
Today I cried when I heard her speak! She said what I feel the people want to hear about what is needed for our great country. WE WILL WIN in the FALL due to this intelligent woman and John McCain.
I am very enthusiastic about this ticket. I was backing McCain but not so enthusiastic about it. Obama scares me. I'm a Bible totin' Gramma.
Come On Girls let's get out the vote!
Watched Obama's speech and had begun to be swayed to take a chance on him...No more! Palin was a brilliant choice and McCain just won my vote.
What this country needs is another civil war. Red states against blue states. Red states have red uniforms and blue states have blue uniforms. Red shoots anything that is not dressed in red and blue shoots anything that is not dressed in blue. That also takes care of anyone who thinks they will get out of the action by wearing green, or brown, or purple or any other color. If you are red, you shoot ANYTHING that isn't red. IF you are blue, you shoot ANYTHING that isn't blue. Winner take all, may the best side win.
A Brillian Pick, this is the most exciting convention I have EVER lived through! She is exactly what America needs and she has proven she is not JUST talk! Looking forward to REAL REFORM . . .
I am thrilled with McCain's choice for V.P. in Sarah Palin. The little we know of her right now provides us with a long, long list of accomplishments in government, business and family issues. She has an agreement with a "foreign government" (Canada) to run a gas pipeline through their countries. She emboddies the values of conservatives and to top it off is out there with the hunters and fishermen. I am confident she will learn the skills she needs for the V.P. position. I just can't wait to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket in November. HOOAH!
Wow! What a terrific lady, mother, wife to be running for Vice President! I hope Obama had an outboard motor on his boat because McCain/Palin just took all of the wind out of his sails! Biden better watch out!!!!!!
Good choice. I like her.
Wow, I am thrilled. Fantastic choice. I'm sending some money to the Republican campaign!!
I THINK THIS IS THE GREATEST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN FOR ALL OF US .
THIS IS GOING TO BE SO EXCITING . MCAINE HAS DONE A GREAT JOB..I AND MANY ARE VERY PROUD OF HIM AND HIS CAMPAGINE .
SHIRLEY
WOW
Smart move! I am thrilled! Yes, I had never heard of her before today, but what I DID hear today, was something we all have been waiting for in America. What a refreshing, smart, talented young woman. I am "over he top" excited!