http://notesfromoffcenter.disqus.com/society and theology from the view of a Christian pragmatist.enSat, 30 Aug 2008 08:02:30 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1926556<p>I had heard speculation that McCain would pick a running mate clearly ready to take over the presidency in case the all-to-thinkable "unthinkable" happens and the <i>old</i> warhorse kicks the bucket. She doesn't seem to be ready for prime time, and she has the same extreamist views that were offered to, and (at the national level) rejected by, the Republicans by Huckabee.</p>ReACTIONarySat, 30 Aug 2008 08:02:30 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1925124<p>Pretty much...yep.</p>Drew TatuskoSat, 30 Aug 2008 01:02:37 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1924638<p>I write this as a strong Obama supporter...the Dems could find a way to lose this election. There really was no way they should have lost 2004 (and really they didn't lose 2000 - but that's another story), but they did and they could screw this up too. I personally don't think they will (and I really hope they do not), but until they come out with a solid electoral showing in Nov, I will wait with some measure of anxiety...</p>revdarthFri, 29 Aug 2008 23:43:04 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1922638<p>I agree it's a poker move. I just wonder if McCain did not show his had a little too hastily. That's why I am interested to see how it plays out - especially next week.</p>Drew TatuskoFri, 29 Aug 2008 22:01:08 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1922529<p>It's a poker move. if Obama blinks, he's out...</p>stushieFri, 29 Aug 2008 21:53:21 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1920048<p>#4 was a really interesting question that I hadn't thought of. It's easy to see what Biden brings to the table for Obama but what does Palin bring for McCain?</p><p>Bryan</p>Bryan LFri, 29 Aug 2008 17:53:31 -0000http://notes-from-offcenter.com/2008/08/29/does-palin-balance-the-equation/#comment-1919230<p>Very interesting thoughts!</p><p>Personally, I can't imagine how the Democrats could manage to lose this election, but if nothing else, it is shaping up to be historic, and I'm curious how it will play out (though all told, I'm not very comfortable with either party).</p>Ken BrownFri, 29 Aug 2008 16:46:16 -0000