What does John McCain's selection of his running mate tell us about him and his campaign for President?
First, it tells us that he's not really in control of the GOP. Palin wasn't McCain's first choice; we all know this. How could she have been? They've only met twice! So we know that McCain's choice was forced on him, by circumstances and by the powers in his party.
Second, it tells us that McCain is reckless. When you're making big plans, you've got to have a back-up plan. Your Vice-President is your ultimate back-up plan. McCain chose someone he doesn't know.
Third, it tells us that he has no ground game. The Republican GOTV machine depends crucially on the participation of the conservative Christian rank-and-file. They don't like McCain and he doesn't like them, but he had no choice but to placate them.
Fourth, it tells us that the doesn't take the responsibility of governing seriously. He chose someone who hasn't even expressed an opinion about the major issues of the day.
Finally, it tells us that McCain knows he can't win a campaign about serious issues. So he decided to take those issues off the table by acting like as much of a loon as possible. You can't debate a clown!