McCain Picks 'Hockey Mom' for VP

GOP Presidential nominee John McCain has picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for his VP, a self-styled "hockey mom" and little known Alaska governor.
Palin, 44, is a first-term governor, pro-life advocate, former beauty queen -- and hockey player. She's been described as "tough as nails" -- and when she was young, her father reportedly took her moose hunting in the middle of the night.
She is the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.
The pick comes as a surprise, as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty was thought to be the top choice.
Sarah is a mom to five -- Bristol, Willow, Piper, Track and Trig, who was born in April with Down syndrome.


























Oh, FRAN: You’re right. Hillary was REAL good at handling people, like her own husband. At least, teenagers have an excuse for errors in judgement; they’re still learning- he’s actally someone’s version of a grown man, who’s supposed to know right from wrong. THANK HEAVEN Palin isn’t like hillary! BTW, regarding your last sentence, it’s oobama who wants THAT!
September 18, 2008