Cheney for what ever he was worth was sec def. before becoming VP. Gore had a handle on technology and the environment. Bush sr was head of the CIA and a top diplomat.

But really what does Palin bring the the way of expertise and leadership. McCain would find useful as 2nd in his command ?

Charisma...

HST-libertarian:

Charisma...

Wasn't that supposed to be to Obama's detriment?

Putin has decided to break the SALT II treaty Sarah. What does your charisma suggest as the best way to handle the situation.

that's how Governors like Clinton and Bush get elected.

The job of the Vice President of the United States is to ASSIST the president and is the sitting president of the Senate.

What would of John Edwards brought to the White House (aside from another affair)

What did Al Gore bring to America in 1992?

What would of Lloyd Bentsen brought in 1988?

Someone who has not been ruined by Washington. (Yet)

I didn't think she was a good pick for McCain. I'm starting to

wonder now if she was exactly what he needed.

She's pretty popular.

It’s not easy being a governor of the largest state in the

country.

She is the commander and Chief of the National Guard, and

is a great asset as far as energy goes.

Her executive experience is a plus. She is no less qualified

than Obama, and she’s running for VP not P

or...the 47th...depending on whether one believes grizzlies and glaciers need governing...or if it's the people that do...

Edwards would have brought a great legal mind.

I mentioned what Gore brought. The internet really did start under his legislation. He was up on the Environment long before others.

Bentsen brought decades of working in both house of congress.

She'll bring a moose head to hang in one of the rooms, don't ya know.

Obama doesn't have to bring anything extra he won the race to be the candidate.

Palin was a crass selection. And you gave an non answer.

partizan:

Putin has decided to break the SALT II treaty Sarah. What does your charisma suggest as the best way to handle the situation.

LOL! She'll pack her M1 and go over and they can go hunting together and work it out over a couple of beers around the camp fire...

She is the chief executive of the state and in charge of the

executive branch of the government.

She is the commander-in-chief of the military.

She manages the state budget.

She can also fill Senate Seats.

She does have involvement in foreign affairs, through the

Homeland Security Bureau, and is trained in all the security

procedures.

She oversees 15 National Parks

You fools act like she's a clown at the circus.

Get real.

She has more experience than Obama.

She's pretty popular.

That's the "Cinderella ball face", wait till midnight.

It’s not easy being a governor of the largest state in the

country.

In size and almost last in population. Moose and Elk do not count.

She is the commander and Chief of the National Guard, and

Not once the guard is deployed, only at home.

is a great asset as far as energy goes.

She supports Obama's energy plan and has so stated.

Her executive experience is a plus. She is no less qualified

than Obama, and she’s running for VP not P

She has no experience involving the kinds of people, places and events that Obama has been dealing with. He served more people as a state Legislator in Illinois, millions not dozens.

GolfMe2ATee:

She is the commander-in-chief of the military.

She only commands the Alaska National Guard during a state of emergency.

GolfMe2ATee:

You fools act like she's a clown at the circus.

That's because she is. Except an actual clown is more entertaining.