The biggest positives I see on the Palin side of things is that she is not a Washington insider, she has not only shown that she is not afraid to fight the entrenched on issues, but that she is also willing to reach across party lines to get it done. IMHO she is closer to middle class America than any of the other three.

Ex-beauty pageant participant, ex-basketball player, and a working mom. – Hello, middle America.

For me a real added bonus is that she is not only someone who superficially supports Americans individual right to keep and bear arms, but she seems to deeply believe in that right. Granted this isn't a big issue for some. But for me it is.

Also does anyone think Quayle was a better potential VP than Bentsen was in ’88? And we all know how that one turned out.

It will be good to see Palin speak at the convention. Interestingly enough she was already listed to speak on the second night of the convention (theme for the night is Reform), but the VP candidate is supposed to speak on the third night. I doubt they’ll have her speak twice.