Fri Aug 29, 12:27 PM Pacific • posted by Jed Lewison
38 Million Reasons John McCain Picked Sarah Palin
Last night, more than 38 million people watched the greatest convention speech in history.
That's twice as many people as watched John Kerry in 2004.
As the day continues, let us not forget that the promise for change embodied in that speech is the reason John McCain made the running mate choice that he did.
John McCain made a political calculation that the only way he could regain the initative in this campaign was by picking Sarah Palin.
I don't think it will work, but only time will tell. But one thing is clear: in choosing Sarah Palin, John McCain put politics first.
Palin is a fresh face alright, but she's a fresh face for more of the same.