I am discouraged to see that so many posters would base their vote for president on such superficial things as whether the vice presidential hopeful knows the price of Cheerios, or can manage her family. When did it come to pass that citizens of this country want a president who they can have a beer with or pick up kids from hockey with?

In response to your post, I just wanted to add that I was voting for John McCain long before he picked Sarah Palin, she just sweetened the deal for me. I completely agree with you when you say that we need to vote for someone (excuse me for paraphrasing) with experience, integrity and proven to be a leader. This is part of the reason I would never vote for Senator Obama. He has no record, no real experience and I am not willing to leave our country in his unexperienced hands. I don't want to start a huge debate here, just wanted to clarify that we are not voting based on silly principles or idealized notions, at least I'm not. My vote is based on so many other issues, many based on deep moral convictions that would never allow me to vote for a candidate(s) that embrace such liberal and immoral positions.

What a great country! I love that we can debate openly!

yes it is harsh. But the truth is not always sun &cookies! I have not judged my vote of gender, race or personal status.. My husband & I talked alot over who to vote for. It was not that hard to make a choice. Yes Obama has kids to but I am a big Michele fan. I am a firm believer that moms (or dads) should stay home with children untill school age. I know thats a whole can of worms. & I know some people don't have a choice & I commend people for doing what they have to to get by. (& no we are not finacialy "sound". we rent & have 1 car, so we are not people with money who have made opionions without being in those shoes)

Angelkissed--huh? I never said anything about her controlling her daughter...what you said had no real connection to what I was talking about. Kids will do what the hell they want yeah...duh. My husband was a teenage dad so was my mom & every other person in my family. I don't believe in abortion as a form of birth control. (I think abortion should be done only when needed for a very short list of reasons) so yeah she should keep her baby! She's old enough to have nookie then..well...I did not judge her or her mother on that at all & wonder whty the rest of america is? The question was to do with Palin as a mother & VP. Lets start one about Obama!!

I have nothing aginst Palin as a person. She is not the type of person I would "hang out with" So why would I want her as VP? & Change is needed. Bush has about done us in. We need to get a grip before this country falls!

Sarah Palin probably asked herself the same questions as above before commiting to the McCain campaign. If she feels she can be effective as VP, a wife and a mother then it is not my position to think any different. Her position is more high profile than most but as a former teacher turned stay at home mom, I know it's possible to manage a career and family, especially with a supportive husband. The beautry in Sarah Palin is her confidence and resolve. Although I wasn't happy with either presidential canidate in the beginning, adding Gov. Palin to his side makes McCain more desirable. My vote is a moral vote and I vote for life, liberty and justice!

I'm guessing she has a nanny! Go Sarah, with help at home, and a supportive family she can do anything!

If she were a man would we even be talking about this? I think Gov. Palin will do what all working moms have to do, balance their personal lives with their professional ones. I certainly support her trying to do so. I think she has shown that her family is more important than anything. That is the kind of person I want along side my President. Senator Obama has two little girls as well and he is running for President. Will he have enough time to be a working dad when his job is PRESIDENT?