Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin, has been confirmed as McCain VP

I have to say, I feel a bit smug at the moment.  I published my endorsement of Palin a couple weeks ago, and published Jack Kelly’s arguments for Palin’s nomination as well.  I feel, you know, like the underdog.  Nobody saw this coming–not even me!  But I said it was the right choice, and I guess McCain agreed….

I guess having a woman on the ticket, and one as charismatic and likeable as Palin, who also has executive experience and huge popularity ratings, just wasn’t that bad of an idea afterall.

Now the Republican ticket is “historical” as well.  Now the GOP might break that high, high glass ceiling.  How’s them apples?

OFFICIAL MCCAIN PRESS RELEASE

ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain today announced that he has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate and to serve as his vice president.

Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.

Governor Palin has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources. She leads a state that matters to every one of us – Alaska has significant energy resources and she has been a leader in the fight to make America energy independent.

In Alaska, Governor Palin challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill. She has actually used her veto and cut budgetary spending. She put a stop to the “bridge to nowhere” that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars.

As the head of Alaska’s National Guard and as the mother of a soldier herself, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops.

Governor Palin has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of. Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today.

I’m endorsing Sarah Palin for McCain’s VP choice.  90% approval rating in her home state of Alaska makes her the most popular Governor in the United States.  She’s young, but not too young, and smart.  And pretty solidly conservative.

E.D.