HOW TO LOSE THE WHITE HOUSE

Choose a mediocrity as your VP. Who would've thought that Dan Quayle wouldn't be the worst major party VP candidate since WW II? Even Lawrence Eagleburger thinks Caribou Barbie is a joke:

October 31, 2008, 3:18 pm
Eagleburger Says Palin Isn’t Ready Yet
By Julie Bosman

In an interview on National Public Radio on Thursday, Lawrence Eagleburger, who served under President George H.W. Bush, was asked if Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska is prepared to be president.

“It is a very good question,” Mr. Eagleburger replied. After pausing, he said, “I’m being facetious here. Look, I don’t think — of course not.”

As is so often the case with members of the Donner Party, Fat Larry later tried to weasel out of his comment on the most appropriate outlet, FAUX News, but the damage is done. Crooks & Liars has the audio.