Politics w/ Mr. D

John McCain's choice for "veep" (Vice-President) is little-known Alaska governor  Sarah Palin.  Do some digging -- who is she,  what's you initial impression, and especially: why do you think McCain picked her to be his running mate?

A coupla links to start you off:

Meet the Barracuda

and, believe it or not, you should skim through the Wikipedia entry on her.  (Ask me in class why i am recommending Wikipedia, of all things!!)

Post your coments here -- let's try 200 words.  Remember that this is a DISCUSSION -- along with your thoughts on the subject, you can respond to your classmates' posts. Just remember...always be polite, especially when you disagree with a classmate!   Post is due by MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY SEPT. 11.  Extra credit this time to the first one to post from each class and a second post to respond to a classmate will be extra credit.  (To post your reply, click on the "Comment" link below.)  LEMME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE POSTING!!!

"...when...[John] McCain introduced" Palin, she "got up and...referred to herself as a 'hockey mom.'" And for "those people who don't know, a hockey mom is a soccer mom with fewer teeth." 

                                                                                                                        - Conan O'Brien (no, i do NOT watch his show!!!)