Headlines

“News analysis items” and reactions to the VP choice made by the presumed Republican presidential candidate, as seen in on-line editions on Saturday, August 30 2008 around 8 AM Eastern:

Washington Post
With Pick, McCain Reclaims His Maverick Image

New York Times
Choice of Palin Is Bold Move by McCain, With Risks

Los Angeles Times
McCain's choice of Palin is a risk

Denver Post
McCain picks Alaska governor as running mateMcCain courts women and surprises his party with his VP selection.
On his 72nd birthday, Sen. John McCain chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate, rattling the dynamics of the presidential race

Miami Herald
McCain VP choice has Florida rewards, risks

Chicago Tribune
McCain's pick: Sarah Palin
John McCain has chosen a tough-talking social conservative with credentials

The Boston Globe
McCain surprises with VP pick.
Selection is a bold, but risky, political gamble.

The New York Post
Alaskan lass is Mac’s wild card. Veep pick a bid to woo Hillary fans.

The Arizona Republic
Selection of Palin as VP stirs up race.
With the final piece of the presidential puzzle in place, the picture now seems even less clear.

International Herald Tribune
McCain picks Alaska governor as running mate.
Sarah Palin, a Christian conservative and a foe of abortion, is a surprise choice for second spot on Republican ticket.

The Guardian (UK)
McCain shocks party with VP choice McCain moves to steal Obama's thunder by choosing woman running mate

Gazeta Wyborcza (Warsaw, Poland)
Najseksowniejsza polska olimpijka wybrana! (Sexiest Polish Olympian selected!)