One thing pundits are missing in the Palin-Obama experience debate: VOTERS picked Obama.

[Brotherjohn]

McCAIN picked Palin.

[NJmaverick]

1. A good point

although in fairness, Palin's experience is virtually non-existatn compared to Obama's

[Brotherjohn]

4. I agree Obama's experience swamps Palin's. But to pundits even inclined to favor the Republicans...

... they are now having a debate about BOTH sides' experience instead of just one, which I think is a net gain for Obama. I can understand now, though, how the "experience" question is a wash to some, and I think that benefits Obama, too.

But I think the point about the voter having picked Obama pushes it even more Obama's way. McCain and Obama BOTH had a need to pick someone with experience for different reasons. Obama because his resume IS relatively light by historical standards. McCain because of his age and cancer history. (and both because we are at war)

McCain failed this test.

I would almost phrase it as "Obama's experience is moot because the voters chose him". But I guess that doesn't quite work because the swing voters we are trying to win haven't chosen him yet. The point about voters choosing him at least speaks to the validity of WHY Palin or Obama are on their respective tickets.

[liberal N proud]

2. That makes me wonder

The GOP is making Palin out to be the greatest thing that ever come along, Why isn't she on top of the ticket?

If she is so great, why are the running the crazy old man when they could be running the find of the century?

[valerief]

9. Maybe they have plans to move TaliPalin on up after the election. nt

[BlooInBloo]

3. No they aren't. HuffPo had an article saying *precisely* that a few days ago.

[Brotherjohn]

5. Do you have a link to that, or the name of the blogger? Thanks in advance. (nt)

[BlooInBloo]

7. Nope - can't recall the author. I think it was a woman, though....

But I might just be making that up.

[Brotherjohn]

8. I'll take a look at HufPo. Thanks. Glad to see some have made the point. (nt)

[faithfulcitizen]

6. I must say Carville & Begala have been hitting that point hard- 18 MILLION voted for him!

[BklynChick]

10. I keep finding myself screaming at the TV, "he campaigned for 2 yrs and was elected!!!!"