Palin: Pro's and Cons

Sarah Palin is certainly an interesting pick.  Here's a rundown:

Pros:

1. Young, attractive

2. From Alaska, so outside of the "influence of Washington."

3. Pro-life, pro-gun

Cons:

1. A family values candidate, with a young special needs kid.  She will have to practically abandon much of her time with these kids to campaign.

2. From Alaska, which may lead people to believe that she doesn't understand the problems of the lower 48 states.

3. Used to be a big supporter of Pat Buchanan, she is probably more conservative than McCain on many issues.

4. Absolutely no foreign policy experience.  Contrast that with Joe Biden.

5. Likely not "ready on day one" to be president.

6. Has only been a governor for 2 years.  Almost no nation wide experience.  Prior to being a governor, she was a mayor of a small town.