Well, McCain has chosen, and our editor won’t be the only one relieved to see that the nod has gone to the staunchly pro-life Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin .
A former beauty-queen with a passion for grueling outdoor sports and an unembarrassed attachment to family and religion, Mrs. Palin is quite the All-American marvel . Because she has frequently defied GOP leaders in Alaska, she also has something like John McCain’s maverick reputation, which should endear her to the media. It seems social conservatives have good reason to be satisfied with McCain’s pick.
