I do not think that she is any way a centrist.

It is a very very risky move on McCain's part. It puts all of McCain's attacks on Obama's experience in a very hypocritical light. In fact, every time a reporter asks the responsible question about her experience, McCain will HAVE TO either remove his best argument against Obama OR cut down his own VP Pick. Obama is less experienced than McCain, but she is further behind Obama.

This pick will get a lot of press. But, it will take ink away from the Republican convention, possibly a good idea considering how many Republican lawmakers won't be there and considering that Bush/Cheney will be there.