"This candidate is a showhorse and not a workhorse."

That has been the rap that Republicans have been placing on Obama- in various manifestations sinc ehe announced his candidacy.

However, Cindy Fiorina, a Republican, has appeared throughout the day on the different channels covering the convention with the claim that such a remark- when said about Sarah Palin is 'SEXIST.'

First, I haven't heard anyone say that about Sarah Palin.

Second, so what if they did.

Third, sexism does exist. and Sarah Palin has probably been a victim of it at some point in her life and even in this election so far. But let's not call everything sexism. And let's not jump on the rightwing bandwagon as they - newcomers to recognizing that such a thing exists- try to shelter their candidate's shortcomings by deflecting every valid criticism by accusations of sexism.

There are real questions to be answered about this candidate for Vice President as she prepares to prepares to hold the office under the oldest person ever to seek a first term for the highest office in the land.

Is she -following the standard McCain set for his own vetting process- ready top assume the duties of Commander-in -Chief on day one?

How does experience as a mayor- and then as a Governor of one of the least populated states (for less than one term -less than 2 years) qualify a person to be vice president?

At what point is she planning on learning what the Vice President does?

How can a person who was a rabid supporter of Pat Buchanan when he ran for president claim any hold on the center of the American voters?

I am sure there are more questions that need to be asked, but these should be enough to get people started.