Scholars question Palin credentials

[NC_Nurse]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/13001

John McCain was aiming to make history with his pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and historians say he succeeded.

Presidential scholars say she appears to be the least experienced, least credentialed person to join a major-party ticket in the modern era.

So unconventional was McCain’s choice that it left students of the presidency literally “stunned,” in the words of Joel Goldstein, a St. Louis University law professor and scholar of the vice presidency. “Being governor of a small state for less than two years is not consistent with the normal criteria for determining who’s of presidential caliber,” said Goldstein.

“I think she is the most inexperienced person on a major party ticket in modern history,” said presidential historian Matthew Dallek.

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[Kutjara]

1. But you have to admit...

...they make a very attractive couple:



It's a Dream Ticket!

[skooooo]

4. No no, it's more like this..

Mr. Tudbal and Miss S'wiggins.

[tekisui]

2. The ticket is a joke. P.O.Dubya/Who?

[Flobama]

3. Small State?

I assume he means a state with a low population.

[skooooo]

5. in politics, that's what "small state" means. nt