NEW YORK, NY August 30, 2008 —John McCain's choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate is being met with skepticism from some New Yorkers.

REPORTER: Brooklyn resident Martha Llamas says she's "ticked off" by the GOP nominee's selection of a 44-year-old woman; she cals it an act of "oneupmanship" against the Democrats:

LLAMAS: Because I think Hillary Clinton would have been a great choice for democratic vice president -- it's like tit for tat they just have to out play one another.

REPORTER: That very well may be the point. Nassau and New York State GOP chairman Joseph Mondello told Newsday, "Democrats who really wanted Hillary will like the idea that a female is going to be on the ticket." The choice has drawn praise from New Jersey Republicans. Former governor Tom Kean says Palin is a tough executive who knows how to bring together Democrats and Republicans.