They knew the " experience " arguement was n't winning - did n't win for Hillary and has n't put him even one point ahead of Obama . So if they could follow the desire of the Americans , " change " , Palin , to McCain 's view , was the best bet . Even if he 'd only met her once at a Governor meeting .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: How much did John McCain know about Sarah Palin before asking her to run with him ?
Options:
- McCain did n't like what he knew about her but he was hoping she 'd win over the public .
 - None of the above choices .
 - McCain had known Palin for years and was sure she 'd be the right ticket to the Presidency .
 - He knew very little about her and he met her only one time .


He knew very little about her and he met her only one time .