John W Dean (yes, that JWD): Sarah Palin does not qualify under the implicit constitutional standards

The full title of Mr. Dean's article being, The Sarah Palin Selection: Why McCain's Inexperienced Running Mate Falls Short of Meeting the Implicit Constitutional Qualifications for Vice President. 

Toothsome phrasing, jah? Quoting:

Consider this parallel: Does anyone believe that if John McCain were president and had selected Governor Sarah Palin under the Twenty-fifty Amendment to fill a vacancy in the vice presidency, Congress would have confirmed her? Not likely. In fact, it is even less likely that McCain would have even attempted to do so, for he would have embarrassed himself.

While the Constitution does not expressly set forth qualifications for the vice-presidency, it strongly implies them --- and Palin falls short.

Well, it's possible Mr. Dean should know. He was Minority Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee when it was working on that amendment.