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6 things the Palin pick says about McCain — The selection of a running mate is among the most consequential, most defining decisions a presidential nominee can make. John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says a lot about his decison-making — and some of it is downright breathtaking.

Discussion: Associated Press, The Impolitic and TIME.com

David Frum:

Palin — The longer I think about it, the less well this selection sits with me. And I increasingly doubt that it will prove good politics. The Palin choice looks cynical. The wires are showing. — John McCain wanted a woman: good. — He wanted to keep conservatives and pro-lifers happy: naturally.

Discussion: Swampland, Electoral-vote.com, I Don't Like You Either, marbury, James Fallows, The Other McCain, Jack & Jill Politics and The RBC

Gail Collins / New York Times:

McCain's Baked Alaska — It is conceivable that some people will think John McCain picked Sarah Palin to be his running mate because she is a woman. I know you find this shocking, but I swear I have heard it mentioned. — McCain does not believe in pandering to identity politics.

Discussion: Washington Monthly, The Mahablog, neo-neocon, Don Surber, Prairie Weather, NewsBusters.org and American Prospect

Rasmussen Reports:

Palin Makes Good First Impression: Is Viewed More Favorably than Biden — Sarah Palin has made a good first impression. Before being named as John McCain's running mate, 67% of voters didn't know enough about the Alaska governor to have an opinion. After her debut in Dayton and a rush …

Discussion: Weekly Standard Blog, Power Line, FiveThirtyEight.com, TalkLeft, Hot Air and JammieWearingFool

Steve Benen / Washington Monthly:

QUOTE OF THE DAY.... I'm not sure if the McCain campaign has thought this line through. … First, it's not an especially good idea for top McCain aides to joke about whether McCain is going to survive four years in office. — Second, it's not an especially good idea to describe McCain as …

Discussion: pandagon.net, TPM Election Central, New York Times and Lance Mannion

Jonathan Martin / The Politico:

The story behind the Palin surprise — John McCain on Friday announced a running mate whom he met only six months ago and with whom he spoke just once on the phone about the position before offering it in person earlier this week. — McCain's first encounter with Sarah Palin came …

Discussion: The Huffington Post, The Agitator, Guardian, THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS, Flopping Aces, BeldarBlog, TIME.com and AMERICAblog News

Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs:

Obama tiptoes around Palin in new ad — They may have run the “Bush is still is his running mate” ad regardless of who McCain picked, but this spot from Obama's camp reflects just how careful they're now playing the Palin selection. — Unlike what Team McCain had with Biden, there are no obvious video or soundbites to use.

Discussion: BeldarBlog and Althouse

Mark Steyn / The Corner:
The hostess with the moosest

Discussion: TigerHawk

Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish:
Three Words

Discussion: Stop The ACLU and The Jed Report

Will Lester / Associated Press:
Clinton urges support for Obama, says stakes high

Discussion: Associated Press, TalkLeft, Sadly, No!, Yahoo! News and Reuters

Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Desperation from Democrats

Discussion: The Moderate Voice and The Democratic Daily

Dan Balz / Washington Post:
With Pick, McCain Reclaims His Maverick Image

Discussion: Prairie Weather and Tim Blair

CNN:
How McCain chose Palin

Discussion: Anne Schroeder's Blogs, Washington Monthly and Washington Post

Peter Baker / New York Times:
Choice of Palin Is a Bold Move by McCain, With Risks

Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Washington Post

Peter Wallsten / Los Angeles Times:
McCain's choice of Palin is a risk

Discussion: MSNBC, Daily Kos, The Caucus and The New Republic

Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
How McCain picked Palin

Discussion: Grasping Reality … and War and Piece

Chris Bowers / Open Left:
McCain's Been Running Longer Than Palin's Been Governing

Discussion: Alas, a blog and Wonk Room

Van Jones / The Huffington Post:
Palin: You're no Hillary Clinton

Discussion: I Don't Like You Either, MyDD, small dead animals and Jesus' General

MataHarley / Flopping Aces:

Palin's Trooper'Gate: Beating MSM distortions to the truth — It's been over 12 hours now since Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin, has been named as GOP choice of Veep. Already, a desperate Obama camp of supporters are in search of talking points... other than the obviously poor choice of …

Discussion: protein wisdom, Feministe, The Strata-Sphere, The New Republic, Washington Post and Macsmind

Washington Post:

Exclusive: Chief Fired by Palin Speaks Out — The July firing of Alaska Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan by Gov. Sarah Palin, who was announced as John McCain's running mate on Friday, has unearthed a stream of soap-opera-like details about Palin, her husband, her family and top state appointees.

William Yardley / New York Times:

Palin, an Outsider Who Charms — Her father shot the grizzly bear whose hide is now draped over the sofa in her office. She, too, hunts and fishes. She runs marathons. She delivered her fifth child during her first term as governor. They call her husband, the reigning champion …

Discussion: Washington Post, The Swamp, New York Times, Deadline USA, Spin Cycle, The Huffington Post, Tennessee Guerilla Women, The Strata-Sphere, NewsBusters.org, Change & Experience, USA Today, Guardian and The Caucus

The National Organization for Women (NOW) web site:

Not Every Woman Supports Women's Rights — Statement of NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy on the Selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's Vice Presidential Pick — Sen. John McCain's choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate is a cynical effort to appeal to disappointed Hillary Clinton voters …

Discussion: Taylor Marsh, Neptunus Lex, Talk To Action, Religion Clause, Media Matters for America, MyDD, GlennSacks.com, Dean's World, TBogg, The Politico and Open Left

Jonathan Alter / Newsweek:
McCain's ‘Hail Sarah’ Pass

Discussion: Newsweek Blogs, The Confluence, Fox News, Daily Kos and Jack & Jill Politics

Washington Post:
Palin Focus of Probe In Police Chief's Firing

Discussion: Weekly Standard Blog, New York Times, TPMMuckraker, Roger Ailes and The Huffington Post

MTV Newsroom:
Sarah Palin, Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee, Plugs Romney …

Discussion: Newsweek, THE CUNNING REALIST, DownWithTyranny! and The Political Inquirer

Celticdiva / Celtic Diva's Blue Oasis:

BREAKING: McCain Campaign heading to Alaska to investigate — A very reliable source overheard Republican spokesperson McHugh Pierre state TODAY that he had spoken to the McCain Campaign. They are coming to Alaska tomorrow to check out the “Troopergate” investigation.

Discussion: Mercury Rising, Firedoglake and Angry Bear

Lisa Demer / Anchorage Daily News:
‘Troopergate’ inquiry lurks

Discussion: Kevin Drum, Corrente and The Huffington Post

Marcus Baram / ABCNEWS: Palin Could Be Deposed in Probe

MSNBC:
Palin faces ethics investigations in Alaska

Discussion: Angry Bear and Bring It On!

Steve Benen / Washington Monthly:

KARL ROVE'S BRILLIANT ANALYSIS..... Looking back at Karl Rove's campaign analysis from earlier this month, this might be the single funniest thing I've read in a long time. … Yes, the real problem with Tim Kaine is that he's only been governor of a large state for three years, and before that, he was only the mayor of a mid-size city.

Discussion: TalkLeft, Talking Points Memo, Think Progress and Roger Ailes

Suzanne Gamboa / Associated Press:

Ron Paul followers gathering for own convention — Featured Topics: - John McCain - Barack Obama — WASHINGTON - There's no room at the Xcel Energy Center for maverick Ron Paul, so his acolytes have packed their cars, hitched rides on “Ronvoys” and will pitch tents at Ronstock '08 …

Discussion: Reason Magazine, Donklephant and JammieWearingFool

Glenn Thrush / The Politico:

Dems armed with Palin opposition — Sarah Palin may be a complete stranger to most of the American public, but there's an important subset of the population that's doubtless already very familiar with John McCain's surprise vice presidential pick: Democratic opposition researchers.

Discussion: The Reaction, The RBC and The Daily Dish