I shudder at the thought and the images that are conjured up by the headline but I can’t think of any other reason as to why he’s picked Sarah Palin as his running ‘mate’. She’s hot. Here are the facts (and some pictures).

Is he screwing her?!

She was elected Governor of the State of Alaska in December 2006 which gives her less than 2 years experience in elected office by the time the 2008 elections come around. This after McCain has in the past been severely critical of the relative inexperience of his competitor Obama (Wonder how he will respond to questions on that!). One of McCain’s aides was quoted saying that McCain is going to “make the choice from his heart.” Hmmm.

McCain hasn’t worked with her in any capacity in the past and she has never featured in any of his campaigns. A VP is someone who is qualified to be President in the eyes of the President. And in McCain’s eyes, he found the most qualified person to be Palin (some suggest that his decision reminds us of the symbol of his rival party – the donkey!).

Doesn't she look like some supermodel posing in some fantasy office outfit!?

This is a desperate move by the Republicans to woo the disgruntled Hillary supporters (read: women) to vote for them. This election would be a great test of the average American intelligence. Would they be influenced by their feministic tendencies and vote for the man/woman pair (aged 72/44) or would they be driven by common sense and a little consideration for the country and vote for the man/man pair.

This election has been no short of entertainment. First with the democratic candidature race between a black man and a woman. Next this. I cannot wait to see what fireworks the actual elections will bring about. I wish elections in India would be as entertaining. Not where we vote for candidates we hardly know about. All said and done all the media attention on the american elections have been educating. No one will counter the fact that this event is being followed by many more people than the population of america.

I am neither democratic nor republican. I do not support Obama (primarily for his outlook towards outsourcing). Neither do i support McCain (I don’t know why). But I am thoroughly enjoying this blockbuster reality show that is the American Elections of 2008!

UPDATE: Here’s a video I found of McCain and Palin’s campaign. Funny!

Disclaimer: I mean no offence to any of the people/parties mentioned in the post above. It is merely a figment of my imagination and I figured that it would be for the better good of mankind that I penned it here. Thanks for not sniping me down!