And This Is Putting The Country First How?

For all of John McCain's claims about always putting country first, I defy you to find anything in this argument for Palin that even hints that McCain thinks that given the country's needs and problems at the moment, that Palin is the best person to serve as Vice President.

It doesn't, because he doesn't.  He didn't give a damn about the country when he picked her.  He only cared about increasing his chances of getting elected.