Paul Begala, former Clinton strategist writes:

In choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate he is not thinking “outside the box,” as some have said. More like out of his mind.

Palin a first-term governor of a state with more reindeer than people, will have to put on a few pounds just to be a lightweight. Her personal story is impressive: former fisherman, mother of five. But that hardly qualifies her to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Really? So what exactly makes Barak Obama more qualified for the presidency? Palin, at least, has been a chief executive. That’s something that Obama, Biden, and McCain have not been. If I were Obama’s people, I’d stay clear of talking about Palin’s lack of experience because it only highlights that Obama is a lightweight.