Interesting Article about Sarah Palin

This article on Salon.com provides an interesting perspective on Sarah Palin's Alaska-ness or her role as an an Alaskan-American.

Personally, I think two things:

1. Its obvious that this information brings into question her qualification to run as a VP or at least would be damaging if it was better known, but
2. On the other hand, maybe someone who may not see herself as an American first running on the presidential ticket for one of the main two parties is a sign of progress for the U.S. In a country so committed to seeing itself in such monolithic terms. diversity of opinion, background, and identity couldn't hurt.

I shudder at any prospect of a McCain/Palin victory, but maybe there's a positive side to her candidacy other than just gender.

B.