So, the Vice-President choices had been made!!

For the Democrats I was a bit disappointed in the choice Joe Biden for Obama. I understand why. The experience, especially foreign affairs, which a perceived weakness versus McCain. However, Biden has been a Senator for a long time and is part of the Washington fabric so can't really be considered a "change" candidate per se. However, it is a safe choice.

For the Republicans I am confused. Sarah Palin (who?). I have read that this is a brilliant move or a dissaster. It could be good because it give a fresh face outsider and a woman to counter act Obama's change message and try and pick up dissilusioned Hilary supporters. It is a disaster because McCain has given Obama the advantage on one if his best points - experience. Palin has been a Governer for only a couple of years and before that a small town Mayor. I don't see how she could be President if anything happens to McCain. McCain could have gone for a better choice to gain the two edges he was trying to get.

I think a slight advantage to Obama over these picks.

What about Obama's convention speach. I thought it was a "good-ole" political speach. Atacking his opponant, but, with respect aswell as outlining his vision with passion. The last half of it at least sounded like an Evangelical preacher preaching on the Sermon on the Mount. An interesting juxtopostion in this election as the far more Evangelical, Born Again Christian candidate is the Democrat. I am looking forward to what the Republican convention is going to do and especially how McCain and Palin both do.

It's going to be a fun few weeks.

-Richard