I will admit that prior to the announcement of McCain's running mate, I had written off this election. McCain does very little to excite me, though I was prepared to vote for him in the face of Obama. Not that I was really going to be voting for McCain as much as voting against Obama. However, I now have renewed enthusiasm for McCain's ticket and this election in general.
I'm just an amateur political pundit, which seems a contradiction in terms, but I still have an opinion and a soapbox, thanks to Al Gore's wonderful internet. Palin is perhaps the greatest pick that McCain could have possibly made. In one move, he stole what is ultimately at the core of Obama's campaign: history in the making. Such thoughts are now immaterial; either outcome is going to be groundbreaking. The focus can now return to the issues, the qualifications and experience of the candidates, and ultimately what is best for our great nation.
This is certainly shaping up to be an exciting few months.
Jeff C.
