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Would John McCain have fared better with a different running mate?

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79.4%
Yes
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No

He was a Bush Clone! The Republicans have to rid themselves of the Extreme right extremists! They are not good for America!

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  • 14 votes
#1
 - Lynn-496527
 - 11:22 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
No

It's a shame, they would have been great together.

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    #2
     - jacque66
     - 11:26 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    No

    Palin solidified his base & brought in many votes he wouldn't have gotten otherwise. She has more valuable experience than Obama. 2012?

    {"commentId":3889648,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"OLV"}
    • 2 votes
    #3
     - OLV
     - 11:27 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    He could have picked another base-securing candidate with better credentials. He tried for the Hillary Democrats and it backfired.

    {"commentId":3889663,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"st-theresa"}
    • 11 votes
    #4
     - Ellen-for-Obama
     - 11:28 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    Yes, I think so but after watching his farewell speech I commend McCain for going out with style and class. He has restored his good name.

    {"commentId":3889675,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"myjazi"}
    • 11 votes
    #5
     - Liz-639596
     - 11:28 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    She was too inexperienced and uneducated.

    {"commentId":3889695,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"mayra-julian"}
    • 15 votes
    #6
     - Texan76
     - 11:28 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    I may have voted for McCain if he had not selected Sarah Palin

    {"commentId":3889718,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"mee833"}
    • 6 votes
    #7
     - Mary-694896
     - 11:29 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    Palin was the final nail in the McCain coffin. It sealed the deal for me on why the Republicans are so out of touch.

    {"commentId":3889769,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"ajeude"}
    • 18 votes
    #8
     - AJ in Texas
     - 11:31 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    Sarah Palin was almost the worst possible choice McCain could have made. There were so many other people he could have picked.

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    • 24 votes
    #9
     - Someguy123
     - 11:33 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    I think a lot of people voted against Palin/McCain, rather than for Obama. She definitely hurt his campaign.

    {"commentId":3889873,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"okwhitleys"}
    • 15 votes
    #10
     - rev. s
     - 11:34 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    She was pathetic and did not know what she was talking about

    {"commentId":3889884,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"trendi1"}
    • 14 votes
    #11
     - Wendy Ellerson
     - 11:34 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    No

    Congratulations to Obama, McCain should have known better and I am glad Palin is going home. I didn't like her one bit.

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    • 16 votes
    #12
     - Star-289522
     - 11:34 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    No

    She has more experience than the current president-elect.

    {"commentId":3889921,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"jwhite1012"}
    • 9 votes
    #13
     - JW-675637
     - 11:35 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
    Yes

    McCain was an idiot to run a negative campaign.

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      #14
       - me-310643
       - 11:35 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      Inevitably!

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      • 10 votes
      #15
       - RACHELINOMAHA
       - 11:36 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      He sacrificed his chances, and his legacy for the fringe of the base, and he killed his chances at the Independents and young voters.

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      • 16 votes
      #16
       - Mars313
       - 11:37 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      whether he made the wrong choice or allowed others to pressure him, Americans clearly felt she was not prepared, and questioned her readine

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      • 17 votes
      #17
       - Sarah-694961
       - 11:37 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      No

      McCain was never my choice, people voted for history not qualifications

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      • 4 votes
      #18
       - justwantitover
       - 11:38 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      Palin has more experience than Obama? Really? Unfortunately the facts do NOT bear that out. But thanks for your feedback.

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      • 21 votes
      #19
       - MRS-694036
       - 11:38 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      No

      sarah palin is an awesome candidate and I don't think that he could have made a better choice! I hope to see her again soon!!!

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      • 1 vote
      #20
       - McCain all the way-694975
       - 11:38 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      Competence and intellect matter. Huckabee or Romney would have been better choices.

      {"commentId":3890037,"threadId":"409862","contentId":"2073645","authorDomain":"chuckcavender"}
      • 13 votes
      #21
       - ccc229
       - 11:38 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      No

      I think the George Bush completely ruined any chance of another republican getting elected president this election.

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      • 7 votes
      #22
       - laluna-694994
       - 11:39 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008
      Yes

      She's a dolt. If he's pandering to women,she's the best he could do? She's a lipstick and pumps-wearing version of Bush. Stupid as Bush too

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      • 28 votes
      #23
       - Connie from Baltimore
       - 11:40 pm EST on Tue Nov 4, 2008