I hope that Palin’s success gives impetus to the possibility that McCain might change on ANWR — on the basis that even “a few cents” off the price of a gallon helps the working classes, that with less an import bill our balance of trade payments improve, that another million barrels produced here helps lower the world price that in turn helps poor, oil-hungry importing countries and keeps fewer profits out of the hands of tyrants. Perhaps after consultation with his Alaskan governor running-mate, McCain has a way out on ANWR while enhancing Palin’s powers of persuasion.