This morning I watched as the pundits debated who McCain would choose. The reporters were looking for an angle so they could break the story. As the morning progressed, potential running mates dropped off the radar. Tim Pawlenty. Mitt Romney. Both were gone. Then the rumors. A plane from Alaska had come in late Thursday evening. Suddenly, we heard a name not known by many...Sarah Palin. Sarah who?
A little over an hour later, John McCain introduced Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, as his running mate for the 2008 Presidential election.
One thing is for sure. On January 20, 2009, there will either be an African-American or a woman inaugurated. Barack Obama will become President or Sarah Palin will become Vice President.
Last night, on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr's "I have a dream" speech, an African-American accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party to be their Presidential candidate. Less than twenty-four hours later, as our nation celebrates 88 years of women's right to vote in the United States, John McCain named Sarah Polin as only the second woman on the Presidential ticket of a major political party.
This is a watershed moment in the political history of our nation. Regardless of who wins in November, history will be made.
On a side note, I was impressed with John McCain's ad last night. I appreciate his willingness to give Obama the spotlight and take one night off of mudslinging to acknowledge the historical significance of the moment. Whether it was a political move, a sincere message, or a combination of the two, it was a humble gesture.
Now that the historical significance has been acknowledged, let the battle begin. This coming week, the Republican National Convention will take place in Minnesota. Over the next 67 days, we will hear speeches, debates, and more. Time for the circus to move to center stage.
shine!
Jason
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