I knew this would be a great election year - lots of good stuff to look forward to. But even I underestimated this, in particular, I underestimated John McCain.

I think Palin is a phenomenal choice for VP. And that is true regardless of gender. Her record of being the outsider and confronting corruption is the perfect pairing for McCain's "maverick" image.

The other great thing is how foolishly the Obama campaign walked right into McCain's trap - and started scrutinizing Palin's experience.

On Hannity & Colmes last night, there was this little gem:

Alan Colmes: Do you believe that Sarah Palin is ready, Day One, if God forbid something happens to John McCain?

Mike Huckabee: I think she’s far more ready to be President if something happens to McCain than Barack Obama would be if something doesn’t happen to McCain.

I already liked Huckabee. But that retort just put him off the map.

Comparisons between Palin and Obama are just awesome. If you read nothing else about Palin, make it Sarah Palin vs. Barack Obama by Jeff Emanuel at redstate.com. It's actually quite factually accurate. Which is what makes it all the more hilarious.

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