RAINING ON THE PALIN PARADE

I was listening to Al Hunt's radio show and he was taking calls about Sarah Palin. There were several callers who were very positive but it wasn't unanimous. One caller spoke about Palin as a woman going "against the Natural Order" and another said Palin should take care of her new baby and pregnant daughter instead of running for VP.

Charles Krauthammer, the most widely syndicated print wingnut, also has reservations about Caribou Barbie:

Palin's Problem

By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, September 5, 2008; Page A21

"There are two questions we will never have to ask ourselves, 'Who is this man?' and 'Can we trust this man with the presidency?' "

-- Fred Thompson on John McCain, Sept. 2

This was the most effective line of the entire Republican convention: a ringing affirmation of John McCain's authenticity and a not-so-subtle indictment of Barack Obama's insubstantiality. What's left of this line of argument, however, after John McCain picks Sarah Palin for vice president?

The vice president's only constitutional duty of any significance is to become president at a moment's notice. Palin is not ready.

David Frum, a former speech writer for Pres. Fredo, also wasn't amused:

David Frum: Palin the irresponsible choice?
David Frum, National Post
Published: Friday, August 29, 2008

Ms. Palin's experience in government makes Barack Obama look like George C. Marshall. ... Mr. McCain's supporters argue that he is more serious about national security than Barack Obama. But the selection of Sarah Palin invites the question: How serious can he be if he would place such a neophyte second in line to the presidency?