CNN Breaking: Alaska Gov. Palin is McCain's VP pick

[thenext8seconds]

"Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice-presidential candidate on the Republican ticket for the White House, CNN has learned. The 44-year-old Palin, now in her first term as governor, is a pioneering figure in Alaska, the first woman and the youngest person to hold the state's top political job."

darn it. this sucks. the media is already going crazy over her!!!!

[washingdem]

1. Not to be a dick, but there's a dozen other threads like this

[Johonny]

2. wow someone no ones ever heard of... great

Hey great idea. You have a late convention, a short run to the Nov elections, so chose a running mate at the last hour and pick someone that is unknown outside of Alaska. Oh and did I mention how much his base loves women.

[MiniMe]

3. And under ethics investigations. oops