She won't release any medical records, and has a good chance of becoming president without ever giving a real press conference in a campaign. Mark Salter, the literary giant most responsible for creating the McCain myth, thinks I'm out of my "fucking mind" to ponder the story Palin has told about her fifth pregnancy. Well, on the out of your "fucking mind" question, I won't get into a contest with the team that picked Sarah Palin. But, if you have a few minutes, and think the judgment of a possible future president is worth considering, check out what no one disputes. And make up your own mind.

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