It's not getting them any votes they didn't have before

I absolutely believe this is true as well.

Seriously, don't waste any despair on it -- "she failed to actually drool" is the press script that we knew they'd go for going in, because it's the only way they ever judge debates.

This is true, especially Veep debates. Seriously, she can't generate any upside for the campaign. All they're saying is that she stopped generating downside. Her story's pretty much done at this point. McCain gambled in picking her, he lost, he's now managed to cap off his losses. Now he can get back to the economy kicking his arse.

I finally read the Rolling Stone article (and literally had to go shower afterwards) and all I could think, the further I got along in it was that for McCain, with a background so steeped in familial rivalry coupled with no shame in abusing nepotism in order to get ahead, I have to think the primary reason he chose Sarah Palin was because if he's elected Prez, he's finally outdone the old man and his grandpa and if he croaks, which is in all likelihood, quite possible, then he's left behind the first female Prez.

Top that legacy, bitches.

Re: the nepotism and pulling strings, I strongly suspect that any physical records that deem him fit to be Commander in Chief have been doctored.

Right? She kept saying stuff like "Government should get out of the way of the American people," etc., and I thought, if you have such a low opinion of the Federal Government, then WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE IN IT???

It makes a kind of insane troll logic sense when you break it down - she hates government + she's completely unqualified for office = as VP, she would make sure the government was as adorably powerless as she is!

If I found her endearing, I'd say she was Ralph Wiggum.

I strongly suspect that any physical records that deem him fit to be Commander in Chief have been doctored.

By Bob Dole's physician.

I'm a bit relieved, thanks.

And still, watching the youtube video of her church and the witchhunting pastor she seems to love just put an icy cold grip on my heart. Her story may be over in the campaign lifespan but it seems that there is so much more to tell that people either won't hear or shudder would be glad to hear. That one heart beat away thing has me in a twitch.

her church

If I am remembering the interview correctly, she doesn't have "a church". she is not a member anywhere.

By Bob Dole's physician.

"His only significant health problem is erectile dysfunction. Now watch this drive."

If I found her endearing, I'd say she was Ralph Wiggum.

Have you seen Amych's Flickr set?

Really? I need to go back and get references. She stood on the dais and endorsed a witch hunting pastor who then prayed over her and extolled God to protect her from the witches in politics.

Somehow, not being a member doesn't make it any better...in some ways worse.