McCain Chooses Palin As VP

American Voices

September 1, 2008 | ISSUE 44•36

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has chosen Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. What do you think?

It's kind of sad watching my racist sexist dad, sitting silently in his recliner and slowly shaking his head."

Ivan Prost
Systems Analyst
As a woman, I am flattered by this scattershot pandering gesture.

Teresa Burkhalter
Vegetable Picker
Finally, somebody who can pull in the Alaskan/pro-life/moose-hunting/woman vote.

Scott Wise
Line Cook

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