OK, That's a Jawdropper

John McCain chooses Sarah Palin as his Veep.

Who?

Early reports of her background: spunky lady, not afraid of the old boy network, self-styled "hockey mom". Apparently was able to whip Wasilla, Alaska into great shape as its mayor--only two years ago.

Then the report that McCain met her for the first time only six months ago, and has spoken with her only once at any length length--the Veep job interview.

If McCain gets elected, she will be only one very old heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States.

With a single stroke, McCain has taken the "experience" club with which he has tried to pummel Obama right out of his own hand. Palin has ZERO military or foreign policy experience.

I think the press and the Democrats are about have a field day feasting on some fresh meat. If the Democrats are half-smart, they'll let the press do most of the bashing lest the Dems appear unchivalrous.

But more importantly, how can anyone think this choice reflects well on McCain's judgment? He is OLD. If he dies, who wants someone in the Presidency who is only two years removed from running a city that claims a whopping 6,715 residents? Is she gonna stare down Putin? Contain Iran's nuclear ambitions? Broker peace between the Shia and Sunni? Bring a two-state solution to life in Israel? Does she even know anyone qualified enough to ask them to be on her presidential team?

I'm not often at a loss for words, but I'm aghast and flummoxed. So far, she doesn't strike me as Maggie Thatcher-caliber. I think the press will be on Palin like Gallagher on a watermelon.