In a head to head race - Obama would have more experience, by a year or two. A little more legislative experience, but not by much.
This is not an Obama versus Palin race. This is Obama versus McCain, and Palin versus Biden.
If the Democrats had nominated Biden and Obama was the VP, the race would be more equal.
Why is it a fair statement to argue Obama doesn't have experience, and it doesn't matter Palin doesn't?
Because McCain does have the experience and he will be in charge. Palin will learn working beside McCain.
It does not work the other way around. The President needs to be able to step into the job and cannot do on the job training.
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