Buffett on Palin

When a total economic calamity meets a hotly contested presidential race, all one can do is turn to the Oracle of Omaha to see how he views the opposition. Well known for supporting Democratic candidates generally (he openly supported both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in the primary), I wondered what Warren thought of McCain's choice of running mate, Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska.

Wonder no more. The Wall Street Journal caught up with him throwing the opening pitch to Jack Welch recently and got his take on the Alaska governor.




Also noteworthy is this video from a couple of years earlier, when the world's smartest investor is sending congratulations to the newly elected Sarah Palin:




The markets might still be in turmoil, and tumbling, but it calmed my own nerves somewhat to see that Buffett believes we have an embarrassment of riches in both political tickets this season.