To all media who continually believe McCain has won the female vote for placing Sarah Palin on his ticket - please read: Just because there's a woman on the ticket, does not automatically mean that women vote for that person. I don't vote based on gender. Ever. I vote based the likelihood of effectiveness, a candidate's history and the real issues. I'm sure Mrs. Palin is a nice lady, and all 5 of her kids are just lovely but being a small town governor and a mother of five (despite its difficulty) is not exactly real leadership experience on the global level. She asks "What does a vice president do anyway?" I don't know.... ask Dick Cheney. Or don't...he'll probably talk you into a hunting accident accompanied by a media frenzy. Great, she can shoot a moose and gut a fish. Just what the world needs when we're dealing with nuclear proliferation, a record economic deficit and the weakest dollar in decades. Needless to say - McCain's "camp" must be comprised of all men to think that women would vote blindly without wanting to get to know her, learn about her experience and her stances. Now don't get me wrong - I am also disappointed with the democratic ticket. Where in the world did Hilary go? Seemed to me she was a shoe-in for VP. Did Barack honestly feel there wasn't enough room on the ticket for two minorities? He should have buried the hatchet and united the party. Interesting choice tapping a man who agrees you DON'T have enough experience to be president...hmmm. Needless to say my vote is up for grabs. And with true leadership experience lacking on both tickets, I am being extra cautious and critical this year to avoid a "dubya dubya III". As a woman and mother that is something I CAN respect and appreciate...the ability to watch the debates and vote for the BEST man, woman or combo ticket that is truly qualified to run our country. Needless to say, I'll be anxiously tuning in.