MCCAIN AND EXECUTIVE JUDGMENT

I was just writing about how all these pretty little narratives that candidates script for themselves sometimes hold up to withering attacks and sometimes fold like the house of cards they may be. The more info that comes out regarding McCain's judgment in nominating Palin, the more it becomes clear that there was evidently little time put into creating a cover story that could sustain even basic interrogation.

Today's revelation - and you have to love this - McCain criticized earmarks that Palin asked for when she was mayor. Once again: did no one vet this?

And while we're on the subject of vetting...in recent days, McCain has defended that process:

"McCain said Tuesday that "the vetting process was completely thorough." Advisers said Palin went through a rigorous process that included a three-hour interview and a survey with some 70 questions, including: Have you ever paid for sex? Have you been faithful in your marriage? Have you ever used or purchased drugs? Have you ever downloaded pornography?

70 questions? Like those? I'd make a joke about it looking like an e-harmony application...except e-harmony apps are much longer than 70 questions.

By the way, one of the more amusing bite backs I've heard from Dems this week is that if Palin has more executive experience than Obama...doesn't that also mean she has more executive experience than...McCain (who was never a mayor or governor)? Shouldn't they flip the ticket?

--O.W.