" Britain's Financial Times said his selection of vice president raised serious questions about John McCain's judgment and added: "The Palin appointment is yet more proof of the way that abortion still dominates American politics.
He added that Bishop Welby's appointment would show the Church of England was "thinking outside the box, which is exactly what is needed, and it would be a breath of fresh air for the Anglican Communion".
"Commissioners cannot be a member of a political party, and cannot, by law, have been an office holder or employee of a political party, or held elective office, for a period of 10 years prior to their appointment, " it added.