...she will be occupying the position of VP, not president.

In light of McCain's age, that should surely read:

...Touch wood, she will be occupying the position of VP, not president.

True enough, 72 isn't that old these days, and he won't have to worry about getting first rate health care - but basic common sense means that the old truism that whoever is running as vice president needs to be ready to step up to the top job on day one is doubly true with a president of that age. To ignore that is just irresponsible.