A misdirection in Minnesota — chicagotribune.com Meanwhile, Sen. John McCain has posed a stark question for voters to ponder: How much would you like to see Sarah Palin of Wasilla, Alaska, as the next president of the United States? And what does the question say about McCain’s love of the country that she might suddenly need to lead? No need to discuss these things at length, really. The gentleman played his card, a two of hearts. Make of it what you will. Two good questions. And an interesting excursion into the workings of Minnesota senatorial politics later on, too.