Concerns About Palin’s Readiness as Big Test Nears - NYTimes.com

Concerns About Palin’s Readiness as Big Test Nears - NYTimes.com: "Ms. Palin, of Alaska, continues to draw large crowds, is helping Mr. McCain with fund-raising and drawing volunteers, and is drumming up support among base Republican voters who were once skeptical of his candidacy, party leaders said in interviews. Yet these rough two weeks have led some Republicans to reconsider their initial assessment that she would sharply increase Mr. McCain’s appeal among women and independent voters."