Give Palin a chance before judging so harshly. It is fun to see the left wingers foaming at the mouth over her selection. There must be some good in her to evoke this strong reaction.

Bruce, Nampa, USA

Nona: Obama's liberal, not socialist. Besides, Ron Paul has been an AVID opponent of the hawkish war policies you conservatives constantly dish up. He's FISCALLY, not socially conservative. Something the rest of you Republicans should try. And Stephen O'Mara: How did that "Nixon" thing turn out?

BW, Wilmington, DE, USA

A total cipher, but watch it!!! Thet won with Quayle.

Robert Willerr, Marietta, Georgia

Eisenhower chose a running mate just as controversal in 1952. His name was Richard Nixon.

Stephen O'Mara, Tamworth, Australia

storyline for press: where's the substance this week? more fear? more tax cuts? and then?

theo, seattle, usa

McCain's selection of Gov. Palin for his VP leads me to conclude that he would make a poor choice for President. Because of McCain's age and medical history he owed us a VP choice that could have stepped up competently taken over the Presidency if he was unable to complete his term, he didn't.

Kate, Omaha, NE, USA

I'm not sure whether Palin will make a brilliant grandmother.
I am sure whether Palin will make a brilliant VP...and the answer is NO WAY JOSE!
So go Palin go--be McCains anchor from Anchorage and pull him down hook, line and sinker!

vj, london,

If Palin with her executive experience, once a Mayor status, a soon-to-be ground Mother label and in case u forget, a beauty pegeant experince still needs briefing as to how to introduce herself, then i pity where America is headed.

Felix Jimoh, Lagos, Nigeria

Daphne, please try to learn something about how government works in the USA.
Ron Paul is very conservative, believes in as little government as possible, believes in the individual. Obama on the other hand is socialist and wants the government to control everything. Total opposites.

Nona, New York City, USA

I believe McCain is very irresponsible in choosing Palin. She has hardly stepped outside of Alaska - an isolated state with little diversity. Her experience of the world is SO limited yet she is a heartbeat away. The VP choice is more important with a prez at 72. It shows he'd do anything to win.

Mimi, Cook,

Obama will change America and will think of everybody in the country .Not 'just' the rich.He's different,he has a background,does NOT believe in WAR or violence,he has a good,loyal heart and is strong and holds good beliefs.That is what America needs.Republicans are Greedy&selfish.

Jay, London, England

It is very simple really, Russia proved that socilaism does not work. America has proven that Democracy does work. As an American, you can not afford to vote for Obama! McCain is more experieced and he will lead our country, that is based off of Christian values, in the right direction.

Karla, Dallas, USA

Palin is a freak show that belongs in a Britney Spears like celebrity piece. She does not belong anywhere near the white house. Can you imagine her taking the oath of office of the president in a national crisis???

Christie , Toledo, OH, USA

Do we really need an ultra-conservative, ignorant VP who favors banning books, firing people who do not agree with her, preaching abstinence yet can't control her own children?
This is truly frightening - she does not reflect the views of our country - its about time that NY,NJ, MA,CA, to secede!

Dawn, New York, USA

THe world already saw the republicans way and the last time i checked Mr. London the world didnt like it. Not only did the world not like it the country didnt like it thats why the presidents aproval rating is under 30%.

John , New Jersey, USA

Michigan for Obama-I live in the suburbs of Oakland County
the support for Obama is increasing-yard signs and talk
we believe he is the best for this country and will lead us in the direction we want to go.

Angie, west bloomfield mi, united states

Obama hasn't done anything since he gained his senate seat, except run for president. As for experience, I don't think that spending time as a wee lad in Indonesia and Hawaii, suits a canidatae for president, and as for him being a lawyer, check the yellow and white pages, and pages, and PAGES!

jim, framingham, USA

McCain should win. We need the world to see how they do things the Republican way with an extra four years.

Bill, London,

Palin is another neo-con freak that's going to be a pain to deal with for many years to come. I was happy the more reasonable McCain won the Republican nomination until he picked this weirdo as his running mate.

Jeff, Sacramento, California, USA

"Mrs Palin has been holed up at her suite at the Hilton Minneapolis since Sunday night, as Mr McCain’s top advisers brief her on the nominee’s policy positions, national issues and how to introduce herself to an audience of millions. "

Truly shocking they picked someone that need this training!

Jonathan, Lincoln, UK

Daphne, Ron Paul is so far away from Obama politically it is staggering you think that such a switch would be possible. Ron Paul is a supportor of the Constitution, limited government, liberty, sound money and so on. Obama is opposed to all of these principles.

Rich, Middlesbrough,

I think all of Ron Paul supporters should vote for Obama.
I agree with Ron Pauls policies. And about the smartest man when it comes to policies, he stuck to the issues and I am not surprised he still has a following. He so right about all this war mongering. People want to live in peace worldwide.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Does the choice of Palin as Rep VP candidate not just prove that the American presidential campaign process is all about style without substance. I don't doubt that Palin could be a decent VP but surely there were better candidates and this wasn't just a ploy to get diversity on 'the ticket'.

Dave, Glasgow, United Kingdom

I am afraid of the religious right and what it might do to my rights and my world. After all the Talaban is just fighting in support of their religion and their view of the "correct" life style. Sarah Palin is in favor of teaching creationism. A topic for church teaching but not science class.

Jim McCreary, Houston, USA

I'm awaiting the VP candidates debates.

Jiesheng, Singapore, Singapore