John McCain picked Sarah Palin for shrewd political reasons obviously to appeal directly to the religious right. The only way to realistically combat Sarah Palin is linking the pick to link it to McCain’s lack of judgment and sheer hypocrisy in confronting earmark reform, lobbyists and special interests. Let me explain below.

The religious right has co-opted the Republican party - so much so that any GOP President is a mere figurehead for special interests and ultra-right wing agendas. It has already been reported that McCain wanted Lieberman for his running mate... but was bullied into accepting the poorly vetted Palin. Some maverick.