John McCain recently celebrated his 72nd birthday. If elected, he'd be the oldest president ever inaugurated. And after months of slamming Barack Obama for "inexperience," here's who John McCain has chosen to be one heartbeat away from the presidency: a right-wing religious conservative with no foreign policy experience, who until recently was mayor of a town of 9,000 people. Does that make sense?

Who is Sarah Palin? Here's some basic background:

• She was elected Alaska's governor a little over a year and a half ago. Her previous office was mayor of Wasilla, a small town outside Anchorage. She has no foreign policy experience.
• Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.
• She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000.
• Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.
• She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.
• She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species-she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.
• How closely did John McCain vet this choice? He met Sarah Palin once at a meeting. They spoke a second time, the week before his final decision when he called her about being vice-president. Then he offered her the position. Are three short conversations enough to pick a VP?

This is information the American people need to see.

With each passing day, Sarah Palin's true record is being revealed. Click Here to read what the rest of America is discovering: Sarah Palin is unfit and unready to lead.

Sarah Palin delievered a great speech at the Republican national convention. Untortunately, it was full of lies and inaccuracies. Click here to read more.

Once Elected, Palin Hired Friends and Lashed Foes: Click to read a New York Times article about Palin's controversial and secretive governing style.

McCain- Palin Campaign Sidesteps Labor Issues: This article from the KC Tribune outlines how the campaign has avoided talking about positions on Labor and worker's rights.

Click Here to see an interview with Sarah Palin where she questions the importance of the Vice Presidency.

Click Here to read a statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on the selection of Sarah Palin as a Vice Presidential candidate.

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