By Lindsey Ellerson

Sep 2, 2008 7:49pm

Did Palin Call Hillary Clinton a Whiner?

ABC News’ Eloise Harper reports: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, in a video interview with Newsweek, posted on YouTube, discussed the coverage of Sen. Hillary Clinton.  In an interview that appears to have taken place during the Democratic primary, Palin criticizes Clinton for her response to media scrutiny she received while on the campaign trail.

Palin says, "When I hear a statement like that coming from a woman candidate with any kind of perceived whine about that excess criticism or, you know, maybe a sharper microscope put on her, I think, man, that doesn’t do us any good. Women in politics, women in general wanting to progress this country. I don’t think it’s, it bodes well for her — a statement like that."

The presumptive Republican vice presidential nominee says that Clinton should just "work harder" and "prove yourself to an even greater degree that you are capable."

Palin explains, “I think she does herself a disservice to even mention it, really.  I mean, you’ve got to plow through that. You have to know what you’re getting into which, I say this with all due respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion for changing the status quo.”

The Alaska Governor concludes, “It bothers me a little bit, hearing, hearing her bring that attention to herself on that level.”

User Comments

MOMS OF AMERICA,
I need help with this ‘woman thing’, a “leader’s” CREDIBILITY, NOT HER FAMILY issues! lol
1. You are 44 years old and pregnant (RISKY).
2. Your ‘water broke’ PREMATURELY; and you are leaking amniotic fluid.
3. You would jump on a NON-MEDICAL plane for 8 HOURS and a 4 thousand miles trip, in order to give birth … TO A PREMIE AT THAT?
Is the above;
a) Insane
b) reckless
c) bad judgment
d) an out and out lie, or
e) all of the above? lol
The unbelievable Sarah Pollen story.

Posted by: Patriot | September 2, 2008, 2:19 pm 2:19 pm

Little Sarah should get on her knees and thank God (or Odin or whoever her Norse god is) for Hillary Clinton. If Hillary hadn’t run for President, Palin wouldn’t be where she is.

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm

it doesn’t matter if you are a democrat or a republican we have to put our country first…. we need responsible leaders. I do no want my teenage daughter looking at the daughter of the vice-president who is 17 and pregnant as any kind of a role model… lets just use our common sense.

Posted by: Countryfirst | September 2, 2008, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm

E…all of the above
-the fact that she’s being investigated by the State of Alaska on charges of abuse of power, involving SEVERAL instances where according the special prosecutor in which she may have been complicit, which are substantially more serious that she had first led the McCain camp to believe IS news.(abuse of power/dishonesty)
- the fact that Gov. Palin has taken $27 million in earmarks IS news; (pandering/corruption)
-the fact that Gov. Palin was the DIRECTOR of indicted Sen. Ted Stevens’ 527 and raised millions for him, IS news; (corrupt)
-the fact that Gov. Palin ran up a $20 million debt when she was mayor of a small town IS news.(misuse of authority)
- The fact that Gov. Palin was a member of the Buchanan Brigade IS news. (Anti-Semitic conservative, Nazi sympathizer)
- the fact that Gov. Palin is a member of Alaskans for Independence Party IS news;(sedition/treason)
-the fact that Gov. Palin is a NeoPentacostal Dominionist which is a church that preaches purging the Earth of all non-Christians by a specially anointed army of God (starting with the Jews), IS news; (religious fanaticism)
-The fact that as a teen Gov. Palin played a leading role as a member of said army (Joel’s Army or the Army of the Third Wave-which most Christian theologians consider heretical in nature) IS news….
PS: All of these stories have been broken by other major media outlets over the week end… so if any of this IS news to you, my I suggest a Google search.

Posted by: beck | September 2, 2008, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm

This is her calling the kettle blcak,wow she is a good one to talk .I hope the republicans get beat so bad and it send her back to Alaska

Posted by: indp voter | September 2, 2008, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm

We’ll now see Palin’s ability to practice what she preaches, in terms of plowing through media attention.
When she is available for media scrutiny, I’m sure reporters will want to know about her ethics investigation, the bridge to nowhere, earmarks, and Alaskan secession from the United States.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 2:23 pm 2:23 pm

Yes, she did!

Posted by: Mary | September 2, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm

WoW. McCain picked one heck of a VP *sarcasm*
I’ll be waiting for the October surprise.

Posted by: Vanessa | September 2, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm

We have to put our country first and not elect Obama who did a land deal with rezko while rezko was under federal investigation for influence peddling. Then Obama lied about it.
We have to put our country first and not elect someone who took his kids to hear rev wright’s rantings and his praise for hamas and awards to farakkan.

Posted by: Country first no rezko and no wright | September 2, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm

ha ha, wow she does all the work for the DNC.
I would like to thank Sarah Pallin and John McCain especially for making this more entertaining.
I feel like I am watching Jerry Springer, which gets my mind off of the war in Iraq, failing economy, etc.
Thanks guys.

Posted by: haha | September 2, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm

Countryfirst: I totally agree. The first and most important thing I stressed to my 26 year old daughter was respect for herself, and, if you should decide it is time to explore into the world of sex please come to me first and we will work on the safety issues. She did (at the age of 17)…your family doctor is a great resource. It just takes a good mother to take the time to talk to your children and make sure they can trust you.

Posted by: beck | September 2, 2008, 2:26 pm 2:26 pm

Sarah Palin has fallen so low, and expectations for her set so low, that i think she has a chance tomorrow to actually begin to crawl her way out of this pit. I predict that her speech might actually have a bigger audince that Obama’s. Of course even if she exceeds expectations, she still has to face the press. This is getting beyond ugly.

Posted by: Kevin | September 2, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm

Country first… hm… I am talking about Palin not people Palin knows…. why can’t you people understand the difference… Palin is crazy… we all know people who do and say crazy things, but that is very different to actaully being crazy yourself, wake-up!

Posted by: countryfirst | September 2, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm

The thing is that Palin calling Clinton a whiner will have zero effect, except maybe on the Republican base which will welcome the remark.
Clinton supporters are either now supporting Obama or not; and if John McCain’s joke about Chelsea being fathered by Janet Reno didn’t offend them, this Palin comment won’t, either.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm

I wish Hillary would come out and defend herself on this. I wish Hillary would come out and defend women on this woman!

Posted by: beck | September 2, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm

Patriot–You have your facts wrong.
Her water had not broken–she was only leaking a bit. Same condition I had for two months before my perfert son was born. I too went to see my dr when it happen; he told me it was not unusual, not to worry about it.
Obama supporters are grasping at straws, trying to bring down the opposition.

Posted by: Mai | September 2, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm

Hillary Clinton is a hero. She has help unify the whole country. Palin can’t even be a good mom and teach her daughter about safe sex, wss Chelsea Clinton pregnant and unmarried at 17… I don’t think so… HILLARY!
I am not watching Palin’s speech. I don’t want to hear anything she has to say.
Unite American women and fight for your rights… we deserve better representation.

Posted by: Hillaryhero | September 2, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm

That’s a good point, Kevin, about expectations. And also a good one about having to answer all these questions at some point – questions about bridges to nowhere, brothers-in-law, Alaskan secession, etc.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm

I have watched the Video twice,
Palin you are saying Clinton just should “work harder”.
For your information she started working harder when you were 9 years old!

Posted by: Peace | September 2, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

patriot
you hit the nail on the head
over every issue this is the one that has bothered me the most about her judgment.
outside of that her sheer lack of apparent knowledge on ANY of the issues we face seems to be the bat across the face for me.

Posted by: dl | September 2, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

Is A Dead Alaskan Baby Better Than A Live Texas One?

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm

But, you know, even after all this stuff has started trickling out, I’d still take Palin over McCain.
One won Miss Congeniality. The other is known as Senator Hothead.
I think its maybe time for a little less belligerence coming out of the Oval Office.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm

Did someone say role model? Um, let’s see… Edwards? He cheats on his wife with terminal cancer and runs for POTUS? Anyway, it’s open season on the Obama family and the media doyen. How many people are going to be put on blast?

Posted by: jennifer | September 2, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm

I think Palin should work harder at raising her kids.

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm

APPEARING LIVE ON THE NEXT JERRY SPRINGER SHOW …”JOHN McCAIN AND SARAH PALIN” …

Posted by: jamesearlc | September 2, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm

If one were to feel strongly that this message should get out, link to the video, view it and rate it well. ALso share it with everyone you can,
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

Posted by: make it known | September 2, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm

“When I hear a statement like that coming from a woman candidate with any kind of perceived whine about that excess criticism or you know maybe a sharper microscope put on her I say man that doesn’t do us any good.”
Was it “perceived” as a whine? You bet it was. Rightly or wrongly. Sen. Clinton’s complaint set her campaign back. Gov. Palin was right to point that out.
Later in the story, Gov. Palin says “You have to know what you’re getting into which I say this with all due respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion to changing the status quo.”
This article is complimentary of Sen. Clinton. People are just too thin-skinned to see it.

Posted by: mmichaels | September 2, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm

palen calling hillary a whiner is allot more offensive that what obama his supporters called her.

Posted by: mae g | September 2, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm

correction-i found the way hillary was treated by her own party and by obama supporters allot more offensive than being called a whiner by palen.

Posted by: mae g | September 2, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm

And if she did? She probably wasn’t a Hillary supporter in the first place.

Posted by: Mack | September 2, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm

Hillary DID whine and can’t hold a candle to Sarah Palin. Sorry gang…wish all you want to but Obama and Biden will lose the election.

Posted by: Randy S | September 2, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm

“palen calling hillary a whiner is allot more offensive that what obama his supporters called her.”
They are so transparent. One of Barry’s advisers referred to Hillary as a monster and they all agreed. Now all of the sudden they really care about Hillary.

Posted by: Mack | September 2, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm

it’s really funny to hear a bunch of baby killing democrats, who want to take my money and give it to some welfare mom, talking about a woman of moral standing who is embracing her own family in a crisis, working to help her daughter resolve a problem, and trying to keep her daughter OFF THE SYSTEM! I guess you’d all be happier if she chose to abort the baby, or have it plus two more to go on welfare…
You people are pathetic and need a moral wake up call before you point fingers.

Posted by: tony | September 2, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

Does she know what she’s saying? OMG! I hope nobody trips over the teleprompter at the convention because I would hate to see this woman try to wing a speech.
OMG!
God save us all … even the little people.

Posted by: OMG | September 2, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

Good bye republicans. Change your tune next go around please.

Posted by: Ben Straub | September 2, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Democrats:: if you don’t abort your child , just throw it over a bridge or hide it in the cellar or trunk of your car

Posted by: hilly-billy | September 2, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

Tony says “it’s really funny to hear a bunch of baby killing democrats”
_____________________________________________________
Palin (and Mccain) are so anti-abortion that if your female loved one were brutally raped, she could even get the Morning After Pill, much less have an abortion.

Posted by: NMP | September 2, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

Correction: could NOT even get the Morning After Pill, much less have an abortion.

Posted by: NMP | September 2, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm

The republican party is about one scandal away from being the Jerry Springer show.

Posted by: MsKay | September 2, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

Let’s take a little inventory here. Sarah Palin’s selection has:
1) Weakened McCain’s lack of experience attack on Obama.
2) Brought McCain’s age and cancer history back in the debate.
3) Gives people another reason to question McCain’s judgment.
4) Causes a distraction from his convention.
5) Makes his campaign look inept.
Yup, this was a great pick.

Posted by: DMR | September 2, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

I am voting for Obama…but Palin got it exactly right about Hillary!

Posted by: marie | September 2, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm

I think it’s “all due respect,” not “all do respect.”

Posted by: Spellchecker | September 2, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm

Phil Gramm calling us a “nation of whiners” was far, far worse.

Posted by: argh! | September 2, 2008, 3:12 pm 3:12 pm

Paul,
Huh?? You’re post doesn’t make sense…except the part where you suggest “open season” on Obama’s family. Sounds like the typical attack-dog GOP politics. How much is the GOP paying you to post here? Whatever, it’s too much given you lack of coherent sentences.

Posted by: Apple | September 2, 2008, 3:12 pm 3:12 pm

Okay, this seems to be the issue with the Alaskan Independence Party and Sarah Palin.
The AIP advocates a referendum statewide over whether Alaska should remain a state, become a commonwealth or declare its independence from the United States altogether. Most members of this party seem to favor secession from the Union.
There are no records available (at least that have been found) showing Palin was a member of this party.
However, other members are claiming she attended a 1994 party convention. The McCain camp has pushed back, claiming she is a life-long Republican and never attended an AIP convention.
So far the people claiming she did include of Lynette and Dexter Clark, and later today Mark Chryson, chairman of the AIP from 1995 to 2002.
Lynette Clark says that the McCain campaign pushback that Pain was never part of the AIP is “hooey.”
“This is like a cat covering up crap in its litter box,” she says.
I think Palin could survive being part of a fringe party 14 years ago that advocated Alaskan independence from the United States. But now the story is changing to one of whether she and McCain are covering up her involvement.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm

Apple – are you confusing me for another person here? I didn’t say anything of the kind, and I doubt the GOP would pay me when I’ve been an Obama supporter all along. Well, maybe they would pay me, based on how silly they thought my posts were, lol.
But as for this open season on Obama’s family thing, that wasn’t me. In fact, I’d like to see everyone’s family off limits, and focus the discussion on the candidates themselves.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm

I served with Hillary
and Palin….You are no Hillary Clinton

Posted by: former PUMA | September 2, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm

Put her in a room with Phil Gramm and we will all be labeled whiners.

Posted by: Ben Straub | September 2, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm

In Response to DMR:
“Let’s take a little inventory here. Sarah Palin’s selection has:
1) Weakened McCain’s lack of experience attack on Obama. ***No, strengthened it. Every time they criticize the VP nom for the republicans, they actually point out that Obama is relatively the same type of nominee!!**
2) Brought McCain’s age and cancer history back in the debate. **No, if he were to pass, there would be a VP, and The Palin/(new vp) ticket would have the same level of experience as Obama/Biden!!!*** Flawless
3) Gives people another reason to question McCain’s judgment. ***Not really. Conservative, reformer, open book life (we already know her faults), fiscally responsible.***
4) Causes a distraction from his convention. ***Why would that matter, are we voting on who throws the best party? ****
5) Makes his campaign look inept. ***No, highlights Obama’s inexperience, he has spent two years campaigning for president while pretending to have been an effective member of the senate. Likewise, as stated before, a side by side list of their personal accomplishments in office would more than put the light on Sarah Palin’s quality and leadership – while highlighting that he really hasn’t provided any.

Posted by: Tony | September 2, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm

Beck? Are you OK? Not everything you find on the internet is true. I know that may be difficult for you to accept but there are people in the world who like to spread disinformation. Why? Because they don’t have a life.

Posted by: Pat | September 2, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

From Sam Stein: Palin’s comments to her church on Iraq:
Speaking before the Pentecostal church, Palin painted the current war in Iraq as a messianic affair in which the United States could act out the will of the Lord.
“Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God,” she exhorted the congregants. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan.”

Posted by: NMP | September 2, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

May I use this opportunity to thank Sarah Palin for handing Obama a landslide victory come November 4th. Her great efforts at actualizing this dream will not go unnoticed. It is therefore my sincere hope that she will be made a cabinet secretary next year in the spirit of Bipartisanship when Obama/Biden ticket takes office.
Met Vriendlijke Groeten,
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Posted by: Jayboz | September 2, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

mack my comment was an error i meant to say the way hillary was treated by obama and supporters is allot more offensive than being called a whiner.

Posted by: mae g | September 2, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm

Tony – the funny thing is I remember in December 2006 everyone wondering if Obama was going to run, and no one wondering if Palin would.
So to suggest that McCain’s pick highlights Obama’s lack of readiness is pretty silly.
The bottom line is that Obama supporters are comfortable with Obama’s level of experience, and the fact that much of it is outside Washington. We note that many of our best presidents shared Washington innexperience and many of our worst were full of Washington experience.
But the issue isn’t Palin’s experience. It’s McCain’s hypocrisy. He was the one saying Obama wasn’t ready. He also was the one who acknowledged his pick would have to be ready, because of McCain’s age and health. And then he pulls this?
But, oh, now we say. Suddenly McCain’s isn’t the campaign of experience. Now its the campaign of change.
Well, sorry, but just seems like McCain will say anything to win at this point.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm

Lies!! The tape, and the hundred or so people that were present, are liars! This is just the liberal media trying to smear Sarah Reagan I mean Palin.
I clearly heard her say she wanted to meet Hillary and have a glass of wine.
She’s a great American, even though she doesn’t want Alaska to be part of our great country.

Posted by: Sean Hannity | September 2, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm

> baby killing democrats
Yes, someone needs a “moral wake up call,” but it’s not the Democrats. I guess Tony only cares about “dead babies” when they’re from the good ol’ USA, huh?
Bush is a war criminal. He is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent people, and has illegally occupied a sovereign nation. You know, Hitler told the Germans that they were threatened by Poland before he invaded that nation, and they bough it just as you did, Tony.
Enough already. Enough of Republicans claiming ANY moral high ground. That’s a Joke. Stop pushing your morality on the rest of the nation, and for your own sake, get some humility and wake up to the fact that GOD IS NOT A REPUBLICAN.
btw, how did that whole “praying for it to rain on Obama’s speech” thing work out for ya? Kharma’s a bitch, huh?

Posted by: lovecraft | September 2, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm

So, when did she call her a whiner I heard none of that in that video?

Posted by: frems | September 2, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm

Let’s just hope that Ms. Palin has no reason to whine.
It seems to me that she create problms and run away from the.
She chose to get pregnant at 44 years and I applaud her for not terminating her pregnance.
But, she left the child for her daughter to take care of and she allowed her 17 year old to get pregnant
And, you know what, she lied to John McCain about it
The thing is, though, that is what McCain finds appealing about the woman. She reminds him so much of his wife. She has lied for years about her addiction.
And, does Paris Hilton pick her clothes.
Palin looks like she is one pis glasses and a head shake away from a stripper and we know who the Madam would be.s

Posted by: npeebles | September 2, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm

I think Gov. Palin honered Hillary in her speech the day she was announced and as a Hillary supporter, I don’t care what they are trying to stir up here. I only wish Hillary would calll Gov. Palin and FILL HER IN ON THE SMEAR TACTICS SHE SHOULD BRACE HERSELF FOR. No one more than Hillary knows the Axlerod/Obama slime machine.
Gov. Palin is even more relatable to most American women than Hillary, who was always a Washington insider. I will always love for her great accomplishments and was behind her all the way (can’t stand Obama), but it was an easy switch to McCain/Palin.
COUNTRY FIRST…..AMERICANS VOTE TOP OF THE TICKET EVERYTIME ANYWAY.

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm

She said “perceived whine, which means that Hill’s compaining could be misconstrued as whining…Palin did NOT call Hill a whiner! The media is the ones that are experts at MISCONSTUING OR SHOULD I SAY SCREWING THE SUBJECT MATTER!!!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm

This will be interesting. How damaging is her potential involvement in a secessionist political party 14 years ago?
Also, is the information that she was involved with this party compelling, and if so, does the cover-up hurt the Republican ticket?
And, you know, this really is the stuff we’d see in a novel. McCain running a “country first” campaign picks someone who maybe earlier didn’t want to be an American at all, lol.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm

Sarah’s a breath of fresh air – all you haters are just that … haters. EVERYBODY has baggage and hers is getting extra focus because of her gender. Totally predictable from the citizens of this great nation.

Posted by: patricia | September 2, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Are you kidding? The first words out of this Shrill woman’s mouth after being nominated for VP are “Hillary Clinton is great” and “we should be proud that a woman is a VP candidate.” This chick isn’t just two-faced, she’s 112 faced. Family values and morality, huh?

Posted by: me | September 2, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Paul:
“The bottom line is that Obama supporters are comfortable with Obama’s level of experience, and the fact that much of it is outside Washington.”
So, the same doesn’t go for Republicans who are comfortable with her credentials?
Also, most of her experience is from outside Washington, but you’re lambasting her for it – speaking of hypocrisy. See my point, you can’t criticize her without pointing right back at your own candidate.
“But the issue isn’t Palin’s experience. It’s McCain’s hypocrisy.”
Hipocrisy? Are you serious? Why is Obama the only one who’s alloweed to be inexperienced – the ultimate hypocrisy here!

Posted by: Tony | September 2, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

Axelrod and his nutjobs can pay all the bloggers they want to smear Palin…go for it…..it is only backfiring on you. I will vote for Palin any day over Obama and I am a lifelong democrat! I heard Ben Stein say that the majority of whites will NOT vote for a black guy anyway so no worry about Obama making it to the White House!!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

I THINK JOHN MC CAIN PICKED PALIN BECAUSE HE HAS DECIDED HE DOESN’T WANT TO BE POTUS!!!!

Posted by: VITAL2U | September 2, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

I think she’ll drop out by end of next week

Posted by: maxm | September 2, 2008, 3:33 pm 3:33 pm

Speaking of whining…is anyone else irritated by Gov. Palin’s voice? She sounds (and looks like) the drunk lady on Will and Grace.

Posted by: lepbtv | September 2, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

hucks the new VP

Posted by: maxm | September 2, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

Huffington Post Article and video. Palin’s Church May Have Shaped Controversial Worldview About halfway through she states: “Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God,” she exhorted the congregants. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan.”
My thoughts: Justifying a war through YOUR chosen God sounds dangerously like the same view taken on the other side. What is this? A game of hockey??? I swear sports and church are great suppliers of army’s for nations and why both are INTEGRAL components (not to be dismantled) to government power. Don’t question authority! Don’t question common sense! Play Ball!
PS: If you are up on the Babygate unsubstantiated rumor (and it no isn’t VICIOUS like the McCain camp wants the public to think so no one else pokes around further) – note the jacket she is wearing. It piqued my attention.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/02/palins-church-may-have-sh_n_123205.html

Posted by: Libratine | September 2, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

ENOUGH with the attacks on Palin! Ok, we get it. Obama and the Democrats HATE women.

Posted by: d | September 2, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm

Additionally … I would LOVE to see a Sarah-Barack debate! She’d beat the crap outta him. Sorry, but a guy raised by a single mom, who then marries a “lady” like Michelle is more than likely lacking in the testosterone department.

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

How is she a breath of fresh air, because she is a woman? We know absolutely nothing about her.

Posted by: d | September 2, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

I love you Palin.
Sincerely,
Obama/Clinton Supporter

Posted by: JJ | September 2, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

The more she speaks, the more I love her. Still not voting dor her, but I really like her.
Go Karen Walker!

Posted by: LA Dude | September 2, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

Sarah Palin would make the worse VP ever. In fact I have heard so much bad things about her the last few days, I think the Repubs may change there mind before it is official, so I am not going to comment until the GOP officially make her the nominee later this week. Then it is open season.

Posted by: Eric | September 2, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

Wow! Wonder what all those angry women upset that Hillary lost that are threatening to vote for McCain think now? Here is McCain’s VP choice dissing their heroine!

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

Good Lord! What has the Republican party come to? If I didn’t know better, I’d think they are deliberately TRYING to lose this election. This irresponsible little bimbo (Palin) needs to stay in Alaska where she can remain an unknown!!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

Dem/libs are loving this but believe me, when Obama first hit the scene for scrutiny WOW….look what we got to feed on….Wright, Ayers, Rezko, Pfleger, bitter gate, Michelle angry country she’s not proud of……there is a list so long, I cannot go on.
THE BASE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS ENERGIZED SINCE THE FAITH FORUM AND EVEN MORE NOW.
McCain is a Maverick, the same guy who pizzed off Bush. He’s looked death in the eye three times and made the right pick here. He only wants to serve a single term, and his 96 year old mother will probably still be around at the end of that term.
LOVED HILLARY, HATE OBAMA AS PREZ, EVER
HAPPY TO VOTE FOR McCAIN/PALIN!

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

Tony: “Also, most of her experience is from outside Washington, but you’re lambasting her for it – speaking of hypocrisy. See my point, you can’t criticize her without pointing right back at your own candidate.”
No, that’s not it at all. I know a few others here have taken shots at her experience, but I’m not.
In fact, being a governor, I’m more comfortable with her public office background than the other three. Senators tend not to run things well. Consider how poorly McCain’s campaign has been run, and Dole’s, and Clinton’s.
Obama is the exception. Whether he’s more competent or stumbled upon better staffers, I don’t know. But as a senator running a presidential campaign, his is the exception in terms of competence and management.
But back to Palin – its not her experience. Its 1) McCain’s judgment in not vetting his pick, and 2) its her views and background, like the ethics investigation and her possible involvement in a secessionist party.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm

Debra,
even though she has trashed your heroine?

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin take a look. Seems Gov. Palin had pre-marital sex, eloped, and 8 months later, a child. Like Mother – Like Daughter?

Posted by: Linda | September 2, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm

Lay off the kid already. She has enough problems with being pregnant and her mother exposing her to the national press. With the media scrutiny, I think Palin is going to have an opportunity to put her money where her mouth is. If they go after her, she will have an opportunity to ‘model’ the behavior that she thought Hillary should have displayed. No whining. No don’t pick on my little girl. (remember all the crap they said about Chelsea). What goes around, comes around.

Posted by: Catherine | September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

Hilarious, Linda! Thanks for the link, I will spread this word farther and wider! lol

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

Now lets take a step back and look at this Video, if a man would of said what palin said he would be sexist and blasted out of politics.

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

Sarah Palin: just another reason out of ten billion not to vote for John McCain. Hillary Clinton laughs her ass off at Sarah’s “experience” and blathering commentary. Real women like HRC don’t dignify any of this gun tottin’ momma’s BS. “Abstience only,” she says! Great stuff…and it’s working well in her family. I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear a gracious bow out of Ms. Palin by the end of the week.

Posted by: Hillary 2008 | September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

Oh, and Tony, a third issue here is McCain’s hypocrisy. It was him who said Obama wasn’t ready, and it was him who said he would pick an experienced running mate, given his age and past health issues.
Yet he goes for someone fresh.
I have no problem with “fresh.” But don’t tell me fresh is bad, and then five minutes later fresh is good.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm

The door has been opened to Gov. Palin. Now it’s time for her to close it. She is in a great position to drop out with the excuse (reality, actually, whether she sees it that way is ???) that her family needs her at this difficult time and she doesn’t feel she can give the campaign all her energies cause she needs to give her energies to her special needs child and her daughter who must be feeling just awful about the position her mother has put her in. Anyone want to make a bet whether she’ll do it?

Posted by: nice pick mccain | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Wow, that’s the way for McCain to win over those Hillary supporters!

Posted by: Stacey | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Obama’s mother must be trash too..Obama’s momma was not married when she had the kid and then she did not take care of him…she pawned him off on her mother…..she also was a career mother and went on to marry another man who apparently did not want baby Obama around! No wonder Obama is so screwed up!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Hillary Clinton has more integrity and ambition in her little finger than this ridiculous hag Palin has in her whole body. Good God… the nerve of this woman. John McCain picked the wrong person to be his running mate. He knows it. She knows it. And America is discovering it.

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Are these pictures of Bristol Palin drinking alcohol? Worse yet, are these pictures of Brisol Palin with empty alcohol bottles on her bedroom shelves in her parent’s home? If these pictures are authentic, then why didn’t Gov. Palin put a stop to this behavior? Why does she allow her daughter to put empty alcohol containers up on her wall? Will these pictures be authenticated?
http://www.stupidsheeple.com/index.php/2008090140/latest/bristol-palin-gone-wild.html

Posted by: Eric | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

The paid liberal Obama bloggers are out in force….we McCain supporters not worried. Just as everyone was excited to vote the first black unqualified black guy into the highest office in our country,…..we now can make history and vote a female VP, who comes to the job with more experience than the other guy at the top of the ticket.
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

> wss Chelsea Clinton pregnant and
> unmarried at 17… I don’t think so…
Maybe nobody wanted to have sex with her.

Posted by: Howie | September 2, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

Does ABC have no shame. Are they trying to be MSNBC. They pounded the pregnancy story on GMA and now old news about Gov. Palin is headline news. No wonder cable news is blowing you out of the water. You are a shame to news.

Posted by: Angie | September 2, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

Most black mothers are unmarried and have several fathers for their babies and of course they keep them…that is all the more money they can get from welfare……

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

Catherine: “Lay off the kid already.”
Huh. I haven’t seen anyone even mention the kid, until you brought it up.
Oh, I see, you’re a drive-by poster, pushing that Huck strategy of dismissing the real criticisms with your faux indignation of faux criticism over the daughter. Got it.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

Obama was blasted by the media many times remember the many months of rev.wright as john mccain got a free pass all those months?

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

Debra, you and others like you totally spit in the face of logic! You claim to have supported Hillary because of her championing of issues important to you. But you totally throw all of that under the bus, and go with a team that is 180 degrees away from the issues Hillary fought for. You make absolutely no sense whatsoever. You need to get over Hillary’s loss and look at the issues.

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

Lol @ Debra. I’m not paid, I just have good judgment! Unlike Bimbo Palin, the most irresponsible mother to make the headlines since Britney Spears! hahaha.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

It’s not the “heroine-trashing” that’s bothersome … it just seems that there’s a little extra viciousness and delight in trashing any woman (Hillary OR Palin)who dares to be a success.

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

mfmros why even bring race into this?

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

Just heard 3 callers at CNN headline news say that this is going to backfire on the Dems if they don’t back off of Gov. Palin’s daughter…..ALL THREE CALLERS WERE VOTING FOR McCAIN/PALIN.
The more they bash her THE MORE WOMEN WILL GET THEIR EMOTIONS STIRRED UP AND VOTE FOR HER IN DROVES…..YEAH!

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

I think she should drop out and take time to care for her new baby, and the rest of her family. It’s too much for the husband to do all alone! Her baby is barely four months old!

Posted by: Marilyn | September 2, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

LOL, Debra is a Republican through and through and has only pretended to be a Hillary supporter for the sake of stirring things up. Enjoy your lame ticket of McCain/Palin, Debra. You probably love Bush too.

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

Very strange. For a while, no posts on the daughter.
Then someone shows up saying, “lay off the daughter.”
And this is followed by multiple posts on the daughter.
Do you guys need to coordinate your timing a little?

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm

Geez, this woman would not be ready for prez given 50 years. What a disappointment. With something new on her surfacing everyday, if McCain’s team did vet her he needs to get a new team. This is too much baggage to sort through before the election.
Does he just expect people to give her the benefit of the doubt on all this?

Posted by: Scalliwag | September 2, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm

Geez, this woman would not be ready for prez given 50 years. What a disappointment. With something new on her surfacing everyday, if McCain’s team did vet her he needs to get a new team. This is too much baggage to sort through before the election.
Does he just expect people to give her the benefit of the doubt on all this?

Posted by: Scalliwag | September 2, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm

Hillary Clinton has a lot of class and understanding of the problems people have! She would be thoroughly disgusted with this entire subject! She would never take part in smearing this woman..ever! If you are a Hillary supporter you would know that!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm

The comments on this blog miss the point–Palin said Hillary did not do women any favors WHEN SHE WHINED (emphasis added by me for all you who missed it). Hillary may have put 18 million cracks in the “glass ceiling”, but the primary reason she didn’t break the ceiling was her reaction to the issues put before her.
Sarah Palin now has several issues put before her. HOW SHE REACTS (emphasis mine) will, I believe, determine whether her choice is a short lived one or one for the ages. The pressure on Sarah is now enormous. What she is truly made of will determine if she crumbles or survives.

Posted by: MNResident | September 2, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm

The comments on this blog miss the point–Palin said Hillary did not do women any favors WHEN SHE WHINED (emphasis added by me for all you who missed it). Hillary may have put 18 million cracks in the “glass ceiling”, but the primary reason she didn’t break the ceiling was her reaction to the issues put before her.
Sarah Palin now has several issues put before her. HOW SHE REACTS (emphasis mine) will, I believe, determine whether her choice is a short lived one or one for the ages. The pressure on Sarah is now enormous. What she is truly made of will determine if she crumbles or survives.

Posted by: MNResident | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

I predict she will drop off the ticket “for the good of her family.”

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

So those who are calling Dems “baby Killers”… where are all the Repub’s claiming they adopted tens of thousands of the unwanted children born into foster care. Oh wait, that’s right, there are still tens of thousands of children waiting to be adopted, but what the heck, let’s just add more and more babies to the system. As an adopted child myself, Im grateful for what my parents did for me, however, I would never expect a woman who got pregnant by rape or incest to continue her pregnancy. I’d rather the mother abort her child, then give birth to a child that has the very high rate of never being adopted , sitting in foster care it’s entire life to the age of 18, then thrown on the street to fend for itself.
Those that say abortion is wrong, May God help you when something in your life goes horribly wrong and you come to find out that the choice you were so opposed to, is now the choice you desperately need.
Im pro-life for myself and pro-choice for everyone else. It is possible to be both. Im neither Dem or Repub. Just a young woman who is very scared at who will be the one to make choices over my body, considering that it will be likey it wont be me, but the gov’t. SCAREY!!

Posted by: Michelle | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

I am a woman, and would not vote for Palin on the basis of her DEMONSTRATED irresponsibility thus far. Also, we need someone in office who can devote their whole selves to the office, which she cannot do and remain a good mother to a Down’s Syndrome child and an unwed daughter!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

“When I hear a statement like that coming from a woman candidate with any kind of PERCEIVED whine…”
Can you people read? She said PERCEIVED whine — that people might perceive that Hillary was whining. She was simply saying that some people might perceive it as a woman whining. That’s not a harsh criticism of Hillary but an observation and opinion.
If they have the voter registration cards dated back to 1990 showing her as a Republican – isn’t that a FACT as opposed to hearsay by 1 person?
And to those of you who have perfect kids because your perfect parents, perhaps you should run for office. I bet we could find something if we put your home and life under a microscope.
And yes, she’ll be under the microscope now, so why don’t we see how it plays out? When it comes down to it, I’d rather have an inexperienced VP than an inexperienced President who cast so many “Present” votes instead of having the balls to have an opinion.

Posted by: Raguet | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

“Just heard 3 callers at CNN headline news say that this is going to backfire on the Dems if they don’t back off of Gov. Palin’s daughter.”
More of the coordinated distraction strategy.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

Sarah rocks! Libs are scared to death of her. She will crush Biden and Obama!

Posted by: Bill C. | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Palin’s daughter has all the privileges of a Governor’s daughter, all the money of a Governor’s influence and yet she goes and gets pregnant. Obama’s mother had none of that. She had no support. She had to educate herself while raising her kids without a father! Obama’s mother is more a hero than a spoiled, stupid, rich Governor’s daughter could ever be!
Stupid mfmros Republican can’t even compare straight!

Posted by: George McCain | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Becka sounds like a jealous, unsuccessful, fat chick … and an Obama Koolaid-lover, as well … or at least 2 out of the 3 …

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

The Maury Povich ratings went through the roof today! Ya know that show where liberal offspring are trying to find out who the real father is? At least in her case .. they know without having to test 20 bruthas from the hood!

Posted by: Grover | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

So we cant bring up sarah palins faults or we will get hit back by bringing up sarah palins daughter? No one brought her up

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Bill C: what color is the sky in your world? LOL

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

I’ve never seen anything like this. What has happened to moral compass of liberalism in this country?
A teenage girl, unwed, gets pregnant. The unborn baby’s parents decide to keep the child, marry, and face ridicule and scrutiny from society as they prepare for the hardships ahead.
You thought I was talking about Palin, didn’t you? I wasn’t. It’s the story of how Barack Obama entered this world.
The blood-thirsty leaches who are celebrating this story as part of some political victory dance need to take take a second and re-examine themselves.

Posted by: coloradorocket123 | September 2, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Tony: “it’s really funny to hear a bunch of baby killing democrats…”
I don’t care about Sarah Palin’s daughter being pregnant. It’s their business. I do care that you characterize Democrats as baby killers.
Not all democrats believe in abortion. Not all Republicans refuse to have an abortion.
But what really ticks me off the most about your comments is this: “…who want to take my money and give it to some welfare mom…”
I guess you believe the Iraqis are entitled to it but not Americans because that’s where all your tax dough is going pal. My great, great grandchildren are going to be paying for this war. Trust me, I’d much rather have it go to help women in America. And while you’re whining about women having two kids and being on welfare, why aren’t you saying a word about the fathers of these children? Do you think these women got pregnant all on their own?
Seems to me, judging from Governor Palin’s record, that if she could get some government money to help out her daughter she’d jump at the chance.

Posted by: Shea Stadium | September 2, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Lets not forget it was SARAH that made her daughters private life come out in public not the media or obama

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Patricia sounds like the fat chick to me, but she’s got it right about me loving Obama. He’s the best hope for this country. Wanna swap pics, fat chick??

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

Oh do some research – you sound like a fool .. she IS getting married! Obama’s OWN MOM was 18 and pregnant with him so shutcha trap!

Posted by: Cindy | September 2, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm

Robin: In case you don’t know…93% of obama supporters are black as are a lot of you here! Obama needs the blacks for his core support…keep talking about unwed mothers, bad mothers and you are insulting Obama’s core!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

SARAH brought it out because HOW THE HECK you gonna hide it when she’s 7 months pregnant….? I doubt the infant held in front of her would disguise it for much longer, duh.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Country first no rezko and no wright: If you have a problem with Rev. Wright teachings (as did I), will you also have a problem with NeoPentacostal Dominonist leanings or the support of Alaska separating from the U.S.??? The secession issue alone should disqualify her from running the country. What was McCain thinking?

Posted by: Catherine | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Scott: “So we cant bring up sarah palins faults or we will get hit back by bringing up sarah palins daughter?”
Yep. I guess we’ll see this response as long as the McCain campaign thinks its effective.
It does distract from discussion of whether Palin supports Alaskan secession from the Union, huh?

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Thank you, ABC for putting this up today. Carly Fiorina is going with the gender card on any criticism of Palin’s experience. I would expect more from Fiorina. Maybe Palin can have a talak with her.

Posted by: Diane | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

On the boyfriend’s facebook page he says he does not want kids. Bet he’ll make a great father.

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Another fool – hi Scott!! It was out online before she mentioned it .. not brought up by Obama??? PLEASE!!

Posted by: Carol. | September 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Thanks for the tips, Secessionist Sarah.
NEXT!

Posted by: Phillybits | September 2, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

Debra, you’re so desparate for a female that you don’t care who it is do you. Well most of us do care and Palin isn’t it.

Posted by: d | September 2, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

OBAMA would have his daughter’s get abortions, let’s not forget the real issues that matter people. Pro-life = republican. Obama had the chance to select Hillary as his VP and he didn’t want her either. SARAH PALIN is the real change America needs!!! Men have been running the white house since the government formed. Woman had to fight for rights too, including the right to vote!!! AMERICA should be proud to have someone like Sarah in thr runnning for VP and she’s the real thing, the real change, not the sugar-coated garbage Obama is trying to sell voters. VOTE McCain and Palin!!

Posted by: Sanaya | September 2, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

Hey Goofball DublBogey!! What’s up stalker??

Posted by: Marcus | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Everyone, get off of this girl’s back. Teen pregnancy is a very real issue in this country and this just goes to show that every socio economical division of America is affected by it. Let them deal with it on their own and without everyone’s criticism. As far as her being a woman with a newborn and a large family and responsibilities, la la la, women fought for equal rights in this country and I can guarantee you they ALL had to deal with these issues. So I think, telling her to take a step back and care for her family is really calling for a step back on the progress women have made in this country. Women can be moms, heck they can be grandma’s, and they can have the weight of the world on their shoulders but guess what, they can still hold a job. So what exactly is the problem with Ms. Palin doing the same?

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Some one needs to fight this political spin Obama should play the race card if this is how the game should be, we cant critisize anything Palin does or says or we will be labled sexist? That is sexism against men

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

I think there are a number of questions that needs to be asked about Palin by the American people. Some of those do involve her family. What does it say about her judgement and priorities that she chooses to run for VP when she has a baby with Downs Syndrome to care for and a 17 year old pregnant daughter? She needs to drop out and devote her time to her family rather than running for a position that will demand the majority of her time as well as travel around the world. There are also the serious questions about her political career, such as the scandal involving her ex-brother in law and her involvement in a group that supported the idea of Alaska seceding. When you look at Palin’s choices and her background it makes you also wonder about McCain. Just how good is his judgement? I’m all for a woman being in the White House if it’s the right woman. Clinton wasn’t the right person for the job of president and Palin isn’t the right person for the job of vice-president. Unfortunately, we also don’t have the right men running for president. Any chance we can start over?

Posted by: Becca | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

I have one thing to add. She has publicly stated that she smoked dope and posed nude. Great family values. If McCain gets elected, I’ll be going to the Post Office more often to see the President hanging on the wall next to Republican Barbi’s nude body drapped over her horse.

Posted by: Independant | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

That’s it exactly, d. Sarah isn’t it, and frankly, I don’t think Hillary was either, although I do admire her. It’s about the qualifications, NOT the gender.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Democrats keep bashing the unwed mothers, mothers with special needs children, and working moms. Just keep it up and see how many votes you lose!

Posted by: d | September 2, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

If republicans are so pro-life how come they are so War happy and sarah palin loves killing innocent anima
ls for sport?

Posted by: TIM | September 2, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

The Dems should have given Hillary the nomination and not Obama Bin Biden.

Posted by: Lawofattraction | September 2, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

Exhibit Z:
“Oh do some research – you sound like a fool .. she IS getting married! Obama’s OWN MOM was 18 and pregnant with him so shutcha trap!”
The post that doesn’t seem to follow any conversation, not addressed to anyone in particular, and meant to focus the discussion on how Democrats are demonizing this poor teenage girl.
Of all these coordinated distraction campaigns, this one is perhaps the most obvious.
Guess they’re finding out there’s some real problems with Palin’s background, and they’re desperate to innoculate her from any criticism. But, it won’t work.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Will Palin’s daughter and the raising of the social issues it exposes be Palin’s equivalent to McCain’s “Noun, Verb, POW!” defense so that anyone who wants to even breach the topic of teenage pregnancy, abortion, sex education, etc gets shot down by suggesting they are trying to go after Palin’s daughter?

Posted by: Phillybits | September 2, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Well, we’ll see if she “whines” just a little once the media finishes ripping her (and her family) to shreds. I find it really disturbing that McCain acted so rashly with little to no information on this woman before choosing her over several better candidates for VP. Not only is this a sign that he will make quick, uneducated decisions under pressure but it also shows that he lacks the strength of character to stand up for his own beliefs even when they are not popular with his base. What happened to the “Maverick” that appealed to moderates and Independents? Too bad – THAT guy was appealing. McSame is not.

Posted by: allie | September 2, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

Becka no one is bringing up sarahs children except the ones that use her as a shield against any critisism against palin

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

She’s a sickening example of the “values” that Republicans try to push down everybody throats, when it’s plain as day that hypocrisy rules the party!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

I do not agree with Sarah Palin politically but I agree 100% with her on her comments about Hillary’s whining about the media coverage beign sexist. I mean, let’s face it, her opponent was a black guy – duh!

Posted by: Madeleine | September 2, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Palin is an obvious idiot.

Posted by: Me | September 2, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

And, I believe that this teen pregnancy issue in NO WAY glamorizes or promotes teen pregnancy. I can almost guarantee that the little miss teens in this country A)Have no idea who this girl is and B)Were probably more “psyched” to hear that Jamie Lynn Spears was pregnant. So, let’s stand back and look at what the real cause is in this country and stop it.

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

I am a life long Democrat as is my family but this election cycle has been the worst in my history! I have never seen such hatred, such vile inuendos, such ignorant reporting in the media, such ignorance in Congress, and such a division among whites and blacks…makes one wonder where the hell this country is headed!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Ahhh, my beloved Becka … did I touch a fat nerve? I am almost as attractive and successful as Ms. Palin. I’m also a democrat who will NEVER vote for Obuma. And to quote your great candidate, “Uh, well, uh, hmmm, uh, I think that, uh, no, I don’t really want to see what you look like, uhhh.” Sorry, babe.

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

McCain and his campaign DID NOT fully vet Palin… it’s obvious. Is this the man we want running our country???? Do we want someone that is not detailed and makes quick decisions?
Obama/Biden ’08

Posted by: McCain = Bush | September 2, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

Does this woman have no shame? I don’t think I can stand 4 more minutes of this spectacle, much less 4 more years. She makes Bush and company almost palatable. What in the world was John McCain thinking? This is just too much!

Posted by: proudncgirl | September 2, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

Or this one:
“Democrats keep bashing the unwed mothers, mothers with special needs children, and working moms. Just keep it up and see how many votes you lose!”
Same thing. Doesn’t seem to follow the conversation, isn’t addressed to anyone in particular, and meant to distract us from anything except Palin’s poor victimized daughter.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

Now, Debra, please don’t go calling me ‘beloved’ or I shall try to guess your sexual orientation, BABE. ;-)

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

If Palin is truly one of the Neo-Pentacostal Dominionists, that is scary. These folks believe that Jesus can only come again to rule over the earth when the “church” has seized temporal, earthly power over govenments! Talk about a bunch of whack-jobs.

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Who cares if you dont vote for “Obumba” Every one saying back off Palins child, how do you think Obamas children feels when having to be labled a muslim or terrorist by the same people telling us to back off palin

Posted by: Scott | September 2, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

I think Debra liked Hillary for more than just her politics! lol.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Did someone say role model? Um, let’s see… Edwards? He cheats on his wife with terminal cancer and runs for POTUS? Anyway, it’s open season on the Obama family and the media doyen. How many people are going to be put on blast?
Posted by: jennifer | Sep 2, 2008 2:33:57 ——————-Have you noticed, Edwards has ran for president twice and never won. We dems hold our candidates to higher standards. McCain cheats on his wife and actually won the repub primary. Hmmmmmmmmmm Now lets talk about morals.

Posted by: jayandersonjr | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

There are a lot of Obama supporters here saying that McCain must be nuts! What do you care, you were not going to vote for him in the first place! You just need to try to protect you buddy Obama..ain’t gonna work…Speaking of October surprise..I thought that was what Hillary said..she is going to have her own October surprise!!!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

d, not all democrats share the same views. Remember we are individuals 1st and foremost. Our thought process is not tied to any polical party.
As a mother, I strongly disagree with what is being said regarding Palin’s family. They have absolutely nothing to do with any of this.

Posted by: Tw | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

I can only wonder – is America in complete self-destruct mode? How on earh anyone could vote for mccain – a bum who ditched his first wife for a wealthy second wife, and who has never accomplished anything, other than be shot down over North Vietnam and than opportunistically parlay that event into a lucrative political career – is beyond me. What an idiot, hypocritical, opportunistic, uneducated fool like Palin adds to the ticket – I cannot understand. Are Americans really sthis stupid? Haven’t 8 years of being administered by an uneducated, unaccomplished bum taught us that it is actually important to elect an intelligent and well-educated president?

Posted by: Bob | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Is this the same woman who said that “Hillary should stop whinning”????? No it can’t be!!!! Sweet pea this is not for everyone, only the strong can survive. Go Hillary, Bill and all the others who have gone thru it and still here standing. You thought it would be easy to shatter that glass ceiling. You have to earn it sweet pea, like everyone else. Maybe the “Straight Talk Express” should have stopped at Ms. Palin’s house and talk with Bristol like 6/7 months ago. And talk about protecting herself. Poor judgement on McCain’s part. The American people are not as foolish as you may think, Mr. Maverick my a#@.

Posted by: Patriotic American | September 2, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Palin needs to step-up and live up to the expectation McCain has set. If she can’t do that then his pick was an act of desperation and a concession to Obama.

Posted by: MBell_TX | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

Sorry, Debra. Apparently I’ve been using your name to speak to PATRICIA. *blush*

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

Is this the same woman who said that “Hillary should stop whinning”????? No it can’t be!!!! Sweet pea this is not for everyone, only the strong can survive. Go Hillary, Bill and all the others who have gone thru it and still here standing. You thought it would be easy to shatter that glass ceiling. You have to earn it sweet pea, like everyone else. Maybe the “Straight Talk Express” should have stopped at Ms. Palin’s house and talk with Bristol like 6/7 months ago. And talk about protecting herself. Poor judgement on McCain’s part. The American people are not as foolish as you may think, Mr. Maverick my a#@.

Posted by: Patriotic American | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

The media is so twisted. I read the headline then watched the video and didn’t see the corralation between the two. As a successful businesswomen I completely agree with her. P.S. – she didn’t call Hillary a whiner.

Posted by: Marcy | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

Independant, c’mon please don’t tell me you are so shallow in your beliefs as to think that you may “cast the first stone”? Every human being has lived their own life and made their own choices. Everyone has skeletons in there closest and frankly it is none of anyone’s business but their own…. mind your beeswax.
Personal past histories are not an issue, people grow up, they educate themselves and learn from mistakes. Live in the present. The future depends on it.

Posted by: Sanaya | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

LMAo
rpeublicans are showing their true colors… and America will not put up with republican BS anymore.
accept for those dumb enough to suport the republicans and their destruction of America

Posted by: Americans against stupidity | September 2, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm

I am not going to talk about Palin’s daughter, The girl probably did not even know even know how to use a condom since her dumb mom supports abstinence only birth control and no sex education in schools. She also does not believe in evaluation or global warming, she put her small town 20 million in debt in a few years. She flip-flopped on the bridge to nowhere after others put pressure on her to stop supporting it. She hired a lobbyist to go to Washington and get her town $27 million in earmarks. The only reason she did not put Alaska into massive debt is oil rose to $120 a barrel and money flowed in. Right place right time, otherwise her policies would have crippled Alaska’s and its economy. She said she did not know a thing about the surge in Iraq or what was going on in the Middle East last year. This is what I have learned in the last 72 hours, I am sure I will have much more to share with all of you in the coming days and weeks.

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

SO all that sweet talk palin was doing to hillary in her speech was just nothing but B.S. Palins views are the most anti woman ive seen more than any man.

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

People without sin… should cast the first stone…. Thankfully, Palin did not tell her daughter to have an abortion. Palin’s daughter’s child is innocent.
People need to learn how to forgive, pick up and get on with life.
WE need someone in this country that will be a leader and help people to overcome their shortcoming instead of putting down people because they made a mistake.
Hillary is all about “me” – self-centered, Palin is concerned about everyone.

Posted by: Justus | September 2, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

What are the Republicans trying to distract us from?
I’m betting they don’t want us to talk about her involvement with the secessionist party.
But maybe its the ethics investigation, or her support for the bridge to nowhere, or maybe its just the lie McCain told about vetting her.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

I am getting really tired and bored to death of this hillbilly of a woman and her family. I live in the UK, in the last couple of days all you see on Sky TV (Fox sister station) is one after another non-entity Republicans mouthing off on how experience this woman is and Sky news allow them their one sided arguments, we don’t do right wing views in our media in the UK, so its annoying.
I would not normally get involve in blogging, however I felt so offended by these Republicans who are mouthing off on both sides of the pond on how experience this woman is compared to Obama.
The Republicans are clearly using this woman Sarah Palin as a bait for the Democratic (and she is too stupid to realise it) they Democratic are obviously too smart to take the bait. The republicans know that this woman is not qualified for the position that she has been chosen- hence have been constantly on the defence since she was chosen, its a gimmick which is an insult to all women if not in America but certainly outside of it.
I don’t see many of the people that McCain had also vetted like Romney & co coming out in support of his choice, while Obama’s did.
To say that this woman who is an “executive” (by the way a telephone operator can be an executive- no offence to telephone operators) is more experience than Obama is a joke worthy of a laugh, this is a woman who has had less than two years of managing an administration of only 15 people with approx $2 million budget a year. Obama on the other hand has:
• Been in the Illinois senate for 8 years
• Almost 4 years in the US senate,
• A graduate of one of the most prestigious university in the world
• Has been running a campaign for 2 years which employees approx 25,000 people with a budget 3 times a day which Palin has in a year.
• Obama is one of the greatest Orator in our generation and has been inspiring Millions round the globe.
• Has meet many of the international leaders
• Has contributed to world affairs and able to hold his own
• Has been right on Iraq, etc etc..
What gift does Sarah Palin have? Her greater claim is that she is a soccer mom, no offence to soccer moms, but I don’t think it qualify her to be compared to Obama in any shape or form and it is offensive to Obama’s skills & intellect to do so. This is a woman so preoccupied with herself that she does not have time to look after her own children…don’t they have condom in Alaska?
In addition, this is a woman with very little experience of life outside of the US or even in the US itself, only obtaining a passport for the first time in her 44 years in 2007, seriously I am speechless!
America don’t be fooled again by this idiot Republicans you are worth more than this and so those your country.

Posted by: Amazed | September 2, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

Obama says he has experience running a campain that qualifies him to be a presidient more than Palin as a Govenor. Wow have you Dems lowered your standards. There was a time you where great. Now your mostly socialists and have a socialist running your party.

Posted by: Jim Rod | September 2, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

My thinking is that while people are certainly allowed to make mistakes in life, IF you’re going to run for public office, you need to be held to a higher standard. I feel the same about Scumbag John Edwards, although I at one time supported him. I also felt the same about Bill Clinton, though in many ways he was a ‘good’ president.
Hypocrisy is not a quality we should value in our leaders.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

What you Obama cult don’t get is millions of women are Republicans/Independents and will vote McCain/Palin. I am an Independent who supported Hillary because I thought she was the smartest, although I’m not in agreement with all her policies…I lean to the right…LIKE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS…DUH, LOOK AT PAST ELECTIONS.
I don’t want my taxes raised, and I want my country safe….not so hip on a President who holds hands with terriorist, criminal, racist FRIENDS. McCain is a great American and will make a wonderful President….I love his Maverick, bipartisan qualities.
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN
Truth be told, I don’t know which way I would have voted, (if Hill had got nom, which she couldn’t they kept kicking her in the teeth)….I just want B. Hussein no where near the WH!

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm

I just have to say that this Palin lady is WWWWAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY to CONSERVATIVE for me. While I don’t believe women should have abortions for no apparent reason, I do believe that if someone was raped, the mother’s life was in danger, or incest should be good reasons for a woman to have an abortion. That is just part of it. There is this fact that most of my party(Republican)has this holier-than-thou attitude about women/girls getting pregnant out of wedlock and then you have this lady’s DAUGHTER pregnant out of wedlock and now they are acting like it is no big deal because she is going to marry the father. NEWS FLASH MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS IT IS THE 21ST CENTURY SO SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO MARRY THE FATHER OF HER BABY JUST BECAUSE SHE IS PREGNANT!!!!!! Okay all the lies coming out on this Palin lady got me rethinking and now deciding to vote for Obama. I am just so sick and tired of the huypocracy of the Republican party.

Posted by: New Obama Supporter | September 2, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

Amazed you missed the big one. SHE IS A GOVENOR who has goverened and managed a state. Also mayor

Posted by: Jim Rod | September 2, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

I’m a little concerned about Palin’s Abstinence Only stance. Abstinence Only “Education” = Unplanned Pregnancies.

Posted by: mary | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

“I think she should drop out and take time to care for her new baby, and the rest of her family. It’s too much for the husband to do all alone! Her baby is barely four months old!”
So you must not be a Dem because that would be a totally opposite POV for almost any Dem demographic. If it’s too much for a husband to do all alone, isn’t it too much for a wife to do all alone…which means NO parent should work…or is it that women are better than men? Am I getting that right? It’s a little confusing, because now Joe Biden is in trouble because he worked while trying to raise his kids after his wife & child were killed. Not criticizing Biden (his was a horrible situation) At least the Palins have 1 parent at home while the other works.

Posted by: Raguet | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Poooor Becka … wondered how long it would take you to catch on …

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

McCain is a joke. Palin is the punchline!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Debra = Republican posing as a Hillary supporter.

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

A governor for 20 months already has a load of corruption charges against her and a mayor who was about to be recalled of a town of 5000?

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Comparing Obamas experence to Palins is great, I hope the dem’s keep at that one. The only problem is only one of them is running for VP and the chance to get more experence before being our leader.

Posted by: john | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

I agree. Hillary is self-centered and power hungry and that’s why she’s out of the running. People go to offical senate websites and check out Arizona vs Illinois. Obama may have rich nerds creating a fancy website for his presidential election, but take a closer look at him pre-election drama.

Posted by: Sanaya | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Are these pictures of Bristol Palin drinking alcohol? Worse yet, are these pictures of Brisol Palin with empty alcohol bottles on her bedroom shelves in her parent’s home? If these pictures are authentic, then why didn’t Gov. Palin put a stop to this behavior? Why does she allow her daughter to put empty alcohol containers up on her wall? Will these pictures be authenticated?
http://www.stupidsheeple.com/index.php/2008090140/latest/bristol-palin-gone-wild.html

Posted by: Eric | September 2, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Do you know VP is also leader of the senate and if something would happen to mccain she would be president, so VP is almost as important as president

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

Politicians are going to smear eachother, its just how it is. Not really news that a Republican is gonna say stuff like that about a Democrat and vice versa.

Posted by: Josh Langley | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

Jim Rod – aw, you’re just upset because your side has a secessionist on the ticket.
Didn’t we fight a war over that once?
Ohhhh, now we know why Palin practices with her rifle. She’s preparing for Civil War II, after Alaska declares its independence and the U.S. says, “not so fast.”

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

Apparently I catch on faster than YOU do, Patricia, since you’re still supporting a loser. ;-)

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

Michelle Obama should stay home and raise her kids too…but she has been working ever since her kids were born..she puts her career before raising her own kids…now what?

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

ERIC, c’mon please don’t tell me you are so shallow in your beliefs as to think that you may “cast the first stone”? Every human being has lived their own life and made their own choices. Everyone has skeletons in there closest and frankly it is none of anyone’s business but their own…. mind your beeswax.
Personal past histories are not an issue, people grow up, they educate themselves and learn from mistakes. Live in the present. The future depends on it.

Posted by: Sanaya | September 2, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

McCain has also fought against teen pregnancy programs

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

Sarah Palin is a kook!!!
Compare: Chelsea to Bristol….H-E-L-L-O now should the kook Sarah Palin be criticizing Senator Clinton?
I have a feeling that there are a lot of skeletons in the closet with this one. It kind of makes you wonder about John McCain’s judgement???? I believe his best days are long behind him and I don’t feel that he’s really qualified to serve as POTUS.

Posted by: Congolezza Bush | September 2, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

Let’s take a look at the dem’s role models. John Edwards, no comment needed. Barack Obama. Hangs out with known unrepentant terrorists and goes to a racist church that hates america. Has a brother who lives in a hut on $12 a day. Please brother. Can you spare a dime?

Posted by: mckennanj | September 2, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

With McCain’s age the question has to be asked:
“Which vice president should they
become president would you rather have
answering the three-oclock phone call
in the maternity ward.?.
Palin or Biden?
McCain for President,,,,,not.

Posted by: ajaxtheleast | September 2, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

Jim Rod,
She put a town of 8000, $20,000,000 in debt or $2500 a person or $10,000 for a family of 4, The only reson she did not do the same to Alaska is oil went to $120 a barrel and money flowed in. Right place right time, NO REAL EXPERIANCE

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

Umm Paul, there were plenty of comments re: the unwed, pregnant daughter. I agree with Obama, leave the family alone. Attack Gov. Palin all you want (and it sounds like there is plenty), but the kid has enough ahead of her raising a baby when she is just a child herself. BTW, why in a later post are you saying 3 callers on CNN are saying the attacks on the kid are going to backfire and then criticizing me when I say everyone should layoff Bristol Palin?

Posted by: Catherine | September 2, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

Staying home to raise your kids is not the issue, mfmros. MICHELLE isn’t the one running for office, and HER children are not special-needs kids requiring extra care.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

new Obama supporter…what a liar!!

Posted by: mfmros | September 2, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

Debra says “Gov. Palin is even more relatable to most American women than Hillary, who was always a Washington insider. I will always love for her great accomplishments and was behind her all the way.
_________________________________________________
Palin is not for equal pay= work; staunchly anti-abortion (even in cases of rape and incest); believes Alaska should be it’s own state and not part of our Union; she hunts. wants creationism taught in schools, adamantly opposed to Sex Education of ANY form – Outside of being involved in her PTA some years ago, she is FAR from being relatable to a single woman I know.

Posted by: NMP | September 2, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

The Republican “Country First” campaign!
The only thing they don’t tell ya is that for the top of the ticket the country that comes first is Georgia and for the bottom its Alaska.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm

All the spinning the conservatives are attempting can’t spin krap into gold. She is a loser. This choice says a lot about McCain. Just more Bush divisive politics. She would certainly divide the country even moreso with her social conservatism that misguidedly romances the 50′s and doesn’t look at the harsh realities of racism and bigotry. I’ve heard it said that not every republican is a racist or bigot, but ever racist and bigot is certainly a republican.
Conservatives are hypocrites and the only time any conservative compassionism is extended is when scandal happens in their own back yards. They preach to us how to live, but time and time again, they don’t walk the walk.

Posted by: jimInCalifornai | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

I got an idea that would get Palin to bring in more Hillary supporters:
Her daughter should keep the baby until she’s 8 months pregnant, then “exercise her rights” and abort it to show how pro choice she is. Isn’t what you guys laud? That’ll turn the campaign around…
I mean, that is one, if not THE primary issue your party cares about!
You guys finally get a woman on the ticket and you rip her to shreds, like you did the first female Supreme court Justice, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the First African American Secretary of States.
Let’s face it “liberals” are some of the most biased, closed-minded, stereo-typing people I have ever encountered.
Do what you’re programmed to do and vote for a Socialist with no credentials except for making good speeches to campaign for the next level of office. Louise Farrakhan and Reverend Wright sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom on a regular basis is a dream come true…

Posted by: Michael | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

Becka (and others):
This girl, on the 1st day of September, is said to be 5 months pregnant. Now back up – veeery slowly – she became pregnant about the 1st of April, the same month in which her brother/sister was born. Somehow, I don’t think she was the mother of the Down’s Syndrome baby, though I know this is difficult math for you. As far as being a role model, probably not, but at least she didn’t murder the baby. That is a value that libs just can’t seem to comprehend. Obama, as a state senator, voted to withhold medical attention from full term babies that were born alive. What kind of value system does THAT represent?

Posted by: Nobama09 | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

You know, at the beginning of the primary season, lots of other people were actually calling Hillary a “whiner,” in so many words, and names much, much worse than that…..
And these were members of her own Party (supposedly, anyway)…..

Posted by: SandyB | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

I have nothing against Bristol Palin but just wonder how she and ‘Levi’ are planning to support this child. Your average 18 year old doesn’t make much money. If McCain gets elected are the American tax payers going to support them, or, if not, are the Alaskan tax payers going to support them? Or, as Republicans does that go against the grain to accept welfare? Just wondering.

Posted by: Alma10 | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

Absolutely hilarious!

Posted by: allan_krueger | September 2, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

I could care less about the pregnancy, it’s the other 20 things that concern me.

Posted by: Reason | September 2, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

but hey, she was a beauty queen! LOL

Posted by: DublBogey | September 2, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

Catherine – someone else posted that. I just cut n paste, showing this coordinated distraction campaign is well underway. It started with Huck at the convention and is rapidly spreadly as fast as electrons will take it.

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

Sex education should be taught at home. PERIOD! That way, when Miss Susie Q, with all of her 16 years experience, comes home knocked up, the parents have NO ONE to blame but themselves. Ever notice the fading trend of “politeness” and “courtesy” in this country? Problem stated above is to blame. Stop looking to the schools and the government to teach your kids and teach them yourselves! And while some may criticize Ms. Palin with the “Ah look how well that worked” my advise to you is: birth control is NOT 100% effective and even a child with the best knowledge of sexual education CAN get pregnant.

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

Home shouldnt be the only option for sex education

Posted by: Robin | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

Rumors at the Republican convention have leaked today and it’s being said that John McCain is the father of Bristol’s unborn child.

Posted by: Kitty Litter | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

A beauty queen, oh yeah. That’d be a change for the Republicans, just look @ Laura and Cindy sharing the stage at the RNC yesterday!!
Barf. Shudder. Stepford wife, and Cowboy Cindy!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

SETH –
1) Most towns/cities/states have debt – what did you think finances building projects? Municipal bonds and the like, which have an interest rate, terms, and need to be repaid over time.
2) reread/listen again to what she said re: HRC … not that she’s a whiner, but that it does her no good to have the perception of being a whiner. Which I believe many Dems (i.e., early Obama supporters) were saying about HRC’s performance during her 1:1 Obama debate (“why do I have to answer first”) and the media/sexism discussion.
3) She doesn’t support abstinence only, but knows it’s the only 100% sure form of birth control. And, a lot of people think sex education belongs with the parents, not the schools — for any number of reasons.
4) “Earmarks” can cut both ways – good and bad. Bad can be pork, but good earmarks – also known as dedicated funding – is a way for residents/states to get back money from the federal government to pay for inrastructure projects, education, health care programs, and others. Do you think that’s wrong? Alternative, of course, would be to give states a set amount with no control, or to give states nothing and let them raise funds on their own (i.e., tax) — which do you prefer?

Posted by: DSF | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

Meant to put $12 a year.

Posted by: mckennanj | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

Now, now, Becka! Don’t get crazy on me just because you thought I was Debra. This will be the first time I renounce the Democratic Kool-aid … for some reason the Obuma cult doesn’t attract me and you know as well as I do that Michelle will have his nuts in a vise if he wins! I really don’t want an angry ___ woman calling the shots.

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

Palin was a BAD mistake.
McCain made a rush decision in picking her. She is ultra-conservative, a gun-toting NRA lunatic, an anti-feminist rights advocate.
She and McCain are out-dated and past their sell by date.
NOW she has been exposed as a person who wants TOTAL independence for Alaska away from the United States.
She was a member of their Independence Party and is under investigation – a preliminary report says that there is more bad stuff to come – but the Republicans are trying to slow that report down before the Presidential vote day.
SORRY McCain – THE TRUTH IS OUT…

Posted by: Sean Harry Is A Idiot | September 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

I very much intended to vote for McCain as as independent. Perhaps, I am only one of a few, but his push to the far right with a choice that doens’t just border on absurdity, but insanity, has left me stunned. I’m not just rethinking my vote. Regardles of whether I vote for Obama or stay home, I won’t be pulling any lever for McCain unless he changes his VP pick

Posted by: SmallBusinessOwner | September 2, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Seriously, wasn’t Cindy McCain wearing a BADGE on her cowboy suit??

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Well… this pretty much seals the deal.
McCain shot from the hip… and hit himself in the foot.

Posted by: blip | September 2, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

“I live in the UK, in the last couple of days all you see on Sky TV (Fox sister station) is one after another non-entity Republicans mouthing off on how experience this woman is and Sky news allow them their one sided arguments, we don’t do right wing views in our media in the UK, so its annoying.”
Perhaps you should focus on affairs in the UK — for instance, healthcare. I worked for a prominent UK-based company and the executives were crooks and sleezeballs, but I don’t judge all your country by them. Trust me..we have ABC, NBC and MSNBC to give the leftist liberal slant. BTW, your faux journalism tabloids in the UK are not well respected here.

Posted by: Raguet | September 2, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Typical female bashing just like Hillary. If Governor Palin was a male people would be treating her differently and with more respect. How many governors really have foreign policy experience, none. I never hear anyone saying Biden is from a small tiny state Delaware home of the credit card companies that he helped author bankruptcy reform against its card holders. Palin is getting s*****d by the media and Obama Democrats just like Hillary. Hillary had more experience than Obama but he tossed her aside like many strong females.

Posted by: abel | September 2, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Oh OK: “birth control is NOT 100% effective and even a child with the best knowledge of sexual education CAN get pregnant.”
And seatbelts aren’t 100 percent effective, and even kids with drivers education can get into car wrecks.
So should we not teach drivers education and not tell our kids to wear seatbelts?

Posted by: Paul | September 2, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

I watched the video, and I as an Obama supporter will admit that I dnt think she was being mean. I even kind of agree. Now don’t get me twisted, I love Hillary, but you never heard Obama saying people were exuding racism even when they were. I still don’t think Palin can hold a candle to Clinton though.

Posted by: The Oracle | September 2, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

The perfect candidate for the NeoCONs! McWORSE’s soul mate!
“Palin is not for equal pay for equal work; staunchly anti-abortion (even in cases of rape and incest); believes Alaska should be it’s own state and not part of our Union; she hunts. wants creationism taught in schools, adamantly opposed to Sex Education of ANY form – Outside of being involved in her PTA some years ago, she is FAR from being relatable to a single woman I know.”

Posted by: allan_krueger | September 2, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

Has anyone else seen Levi’s comments from his myspace page. “I do not have kids” “I am a redneck, all I want to do is party and shot sh**” What a winner. He will fit in nice with the rest of the palin family

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

Home shouldnt be the only option for sex education
Posted by: Robin | Sep 2, 2008 4:12:17 PM
No, but it should be a given and school should not be relied upon to keep our kids safe.

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

what? of a state of 5 people? you peaple are really demented, thank God I don’t live in your country, you deserve all you get if you vote this woman & McCain in
________________________________________
Amazed you missed the big one. SHE IS A GOVENOR who has goverened and managed a state. Also mayor

Posted by: Amazed | September 2, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

Seth, what is Levi’s myspace url? I’d like to have a look at that so I can spread it around!

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

Abel that argument is so old. Please give it a rest already….

Posted by: The Oracle | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

Abel that argument is so old. Please give it a rest already….

Posted by: The Oracle | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

I agree, its one thing to be a mom and have a career, I totally respect the women out there who can pull it off and make it work, you ladies rock. HOWEVER, there needs to be some sort of focus when a special needs kid is involved. Being vice president is a tough job, tougher than any of us can really imagine I’m thinking, and the kid should be a focus for her. However, that being said, she has a husband and a slew of kids behind her as well who can help. It’s a lot of family dynamics and a personal choice on her part on how to raise her family. Would any of you want to be told how to raise your children?
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Posted by: Josh Langley | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

I have read the Republicans VP choice,
one on one enterview. Was her comments really stated as printed.
It’s not good for the county.
Thank’s , M Howard

Posted by: Marvin L. Howard | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

mckennanj, or we could look at Larry Craig, Congressman Foley or Congressman Vitter. The Republican Party is full of corruption. Probably even worse than it was in the Nixon years.

Posted by: Kitty Litter | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

Patricia — You are typical of the Republican party — racist, ugly and ignorant.
Plus, believe me, there are plenty of us who are sick and tired of stupid white trash like yourself who have put this country into a downward spiral. Luckily, your type is diminishing along with the Republican party. Young people don’t think like you do. In fact, when you go to Church, you should really consider who you’re praying to. If you think Jesus’ teachings fit into your conservative bigotry, you have a long afterlife full of suffering for yourself, dearie.

Posted by: JimInCalifornia | September 2, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

Repuwhat they really stand for. They are the true killers which is why “they cling to their guns” with hatred of many and insist on killing the children of others when they are a little older by lethal injection or death by electrocution.blicans are the first to kill innocent people either in a war or by lethal injection. The so-called pro-life for no abortion is just a bigh cover-up for

Posted by: ForRealPeople | September 2, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

Reading all of the comments above, shows me EXACTLY why this country is on its way to hades in a hand basket.
If only we could keep the lot of you from pro-creating.
Seriously.

Posted by: brad | September 2, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

The only reason this is an issue is because the democrats are afraid that Palin will help McCain with some female voters who were upset over the treatment of Hillary. I don’t understand why however. Hillary did complain and she was treated unfairly at the hands of democrats and the DNC. Why would anyone who supported Hillary continue to support a democratic party who preferred Obama to her and treated her so unfairly. Unless you are strictly a party-line person no matter how they do things, it makes no sense to continue to support the party.

Posted by: Susan | September 2, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

I am a 51 year old white woman Democrat who was disappointed when Hillary didn’t get the nomination. However, I support Obama and Biden and look forward to seeing normal Americans prosper under their leadership when they win(and they will). To the people who say that Ms. Palin wants to keep her daughter off goverment aid – she can afford to. Others have to rely on government help if found in the same situation. Democrats are Christians also and we do have values and morals. Shame on you holier than thou Republicans that think it is okay to judge others. Shame on you and your days in control are nearly over. Thank heavens!!!

Posted by: Jerrie | September 2, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

Paul,
Methinks ye know not of what ye speak.
What Sarah Palin is TODAY and in the future is all that matters. You’ll have to find some better muck to rake to change this vote.

Posted by: Nobama09 | September 2, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

“Shame on you and your days in control are nearly over. Thank heavens!!!”
Amen Jerrie.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Im not sure the URL his comments were posted on the US Magizine website http://www.usmagazine.com/news/new-levipalin-draft

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

This is just what McCain wanted and needed. Better than I thought. All you dems/libs are going bolistic over this woman. Keep degrading her and see how far it will get you. McCain/Palin 2008!

Posted by: mckennanj | September 2, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Hey Palin, Clinton is your MOMMA.

Posted by: Blue | September 2, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Palin has foot in mouth disease…

Posted by: Americans against stupidity | September 2, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Why hasn’t Gov. Palin brought her children up to respect their bodies, avoid underage sex, and sex before marriage, and avoid alcohol? These seem like simple things to instruct your children to avoid. How trustworthy is this woman?

Posted by: Eric | September 2, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

Thanks, Seth. :-) Oh, and mckennanj? Ballistic is not spelled with an ‘o’.

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

Hey susan. Maybe you shud support Obama just because his policies are the same as Clinton’s?? Just a thought. Or maybe you weren’t supporting Clinton for her policies…..

Posted by: The Oracle | September 2, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

Noted Paul….I was worried you had lost your mind. Anyway, let’s stick to the candidates. From what I can see, they all give us plenty to throw tomatoes at without involving the families. Albeit, Obama has said the most intelligent thing I’ve heard from a candidate yet, “leave the families out of it.”. The stuff about families is just white noise from the opposition hoping you won’t look too closely at issues.

Posted by: Catherine | September 2, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

stupidity is pervasive in America….it helps to explain why dubya was elected and re-elected, why people will vote for mccain simply because his vp is a woman, and why so many actually believe in obama….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

funny when McCain and the republican party degrades every democrat its ok… but when dems degrade some republican its unacceptable
hypocrites,

Posted by: Americans against stupidity | September 2, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

As an independendt voter…I have got to say. The anti-Governor Palin mob is coming off unfactual, angry, ridiculous, and totally out if Left Field. Check your facts people before you tell smear lies. Thanks to what I have read from Obama-ite postings I now entirely support McCain / Palin 2008. Good work crazy folks you pushed my vote to McCain / Palin 2008.

Posted by: jon | September 2, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

PALIN-GATE showcases McCain’s poor judgement! McCain was wrong about the Iraq war, its implications for America and world, its possible duration and end game. Bush and Cheney, his White House buddies, emptied the treasury and bled Americans dry to get the “victory” he now claims as his. On Palin, many questions remain. The more McCain claims he vetted her well, the more determined the press would be to prove otherwise. McCain’s choice and campaign tactics put McCain first (self-interest), not “country first” (public service). Consider the following. Did McCain choose Sarah Palin, a woman with no foreign policy and security experience, as a running mate as a joke on the country he says he love? Perhas not. But he did so out of a primordial desire to win at all cost. In effect, McCain chose expediency, self-interest and short-term gain over principle and, above all, country! There are women in the Republican Party who have the requisite national security and foreign policy experience—K. Baily Huchinson, for example. Cindy MCCain tells us that Palin has national security experience because Alaska is near Russia. Beyond all obvious reasons, there is no doubt in my mind that Republicans, though they may not openly admit it, may want to focus this campaign on race, not competence and issues. What they intuitively want the country to see is a young black man pitted against a young white woman, with all the stereotypes it still conjours up in the South and rural America! In Palin’s pick, McCain and his more arcane operators may have indeed wanted to introduce race into the mix, in code. That is what McCain has become, not a maverick again. Is this part of the new McCain, one more willing to compromise on principle for immediate personal gain?. Has McCain become a prisoner of radical conversative politics of division? Palin, for sure, is negatively uncompromising on issues of climate change (Palin said climate change is not man-made), abortion rights of women, gun control (Palin is a gun-totting, life-long member of the NRA), creationism vs. evolution, Sureme Court appointments to further right wing agenda, offshore and arctic drilling, and more. Why did McCain find her so compelling? And remember that Palin is currently under invetsigation for abuse of power! And Behind McCain’s bravado is the determination to expoit what Prof. Semour Lipset characterized as “working class authoritarianism” to his best advantage.

Posted by: Dr. Sam | September 2, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

mckennanja
No one is degrading her for being a woman, we are degrading her for being a right wing wacko with poor judgement

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

Just Say NO to McCain/Palin! What a disgrace to our country.

Posted by: Tracy Christian | September 2, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

Buy those McCain & Palin ’08 buttons and bumper-stickers NOW boys and girls!
Within 10 days, you’ll be able to add them to the McGovern & Eagleton ’72 collectibles.
The hits just keep on comin’

Posted by: ally d | September 2, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

The woman can’t even win a beauty contest. What makes you think she can win an election? Take your runner-up tiara and go home, Sarah.

Posted by: Doug | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Jim in California: Big, surprise, but I’m not white. I’m one of those rare L.A. natives … I’m also not a bigot – I just call ‘em as I see ‘em. Are you telling me that Mrs. Obuma has NEVER given you the impression she’s mad at America??? I guess you also can’t tell that she rules the Obuma roost?? Dude, don’t bother responding to me unless and until you GROW a couple.

Posted by: Patricia | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

well, i guess will put off any HRC supporters who were going to go republican.
everytime i ask “can it get any worse for rebulicains?” abcnews answers “yes!”

Posted by: ifyoudriveahummerihateyou | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Geez, sorry Becka. You got me. Guess you would win in a spelling contest. Good for you.

Posted by: mckennanj | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

It’s hard for parents to raise children and expect a reasonable outcome when nothing outside the home supports traditional values.
Rebellious is taught by example too. How many musicians are making a buck feeding on teen angst and frustrations? I doubt they’ll want their own children following their messages and attitudes.
Parents are made out to be the enemy.
How is that children learn to bite the hand that feeds them?

Posted by: Joe | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Oh OK: “birth control is NOT 100% effective and even a child with the best knowledge of sexual education CAN get pregnant.”
And seatbelts aren’t 100 percent effective, and even kids with drivers education can get into car wrecks.
So should we not teach drivers education and not tell our kids to wear seatbelts?
I’m sorry, I didn’t realize you sat in on the birds and the bees talk at the Palin residence! I am simply saying that parents need to be held accountable as much as the schools do for educating our children. Bottom line. And the birth control statement was merely to prove that this (educating kids at home) is not even a 100% guarantee that a child will not become pregnant or get an STD, etc. I’m trying to point out that we need to stop bashing Palin for her daughter’s pregnancy because of her political stand point. Yes she opposes abortion and sex ed but she is in support of contraceptives. So here is my suggestion to you, if you want to GUARANTEE that no teen daughters of your get pregnant, lock her up in a room with a chastity belt just to be safe. If you would like to GUARANTEE no one in your family dies in a car accident, get rid of your car and walk! TADA!!!! ‘Cause guess what, driver’s ed can tell a kid to wear a seat belt a million times and they will CHOOSE what they want to do regardless. Same goes with sexual education in the schools. That is where the parents need to step in and really “educate” their children with life experiences and REAL consequences.

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

From the USMagazine story regarding the new father-to-be’s Myspace:
“The teen also uses the site to talk openly about how he likes to spend his time. He boasts, “I’m a f – - -in’ redneck who likes to snowboard and ride dirt bikes. But I live to play hockey. I like to go camping and hang out with the boys, do some fishing, shoot some s- – - and just f – - -in’ chillin’ I guess.”
He warns, “Ya f – - – with me I’ll kick [your] ass.”
I wonder if his last name is Bush???

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Was mom out hunting while daughter was with her boyfriend?
I expect Sarah Palin to be as good a VP or possibly president, as she has been a mother.
In other words, she’ll be an utter failure.

Posted by: Tom | September 2, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Well, whatever a “sharper microscope” is, I think Sister Sarah’s gonna find one jammed up her nether regions pretty soon now… Let’s see how she toughs it out.

Posted by: Aaron | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Don’t worry, Alma 10,
Now that the media and hate-crazed bloggers have made Levi and Bristol a story for the entire world, and blown everything way out of proportion, I am sure he will make lots of $$$$$$ selling the rights to his life story, as well as television appearances.

Posted by: SandyB | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

obama’s policies may only seem like Clinton’s because he largely borrowed them from her! and given his horrenous judgment in the past (joining and abandoning a church for political reasons, and also subjecting his impressionable daughters to the hateful rants of that church’s pastor, and flip-flopping on many of his stances, purely for political reasons yet again), i say the chances of obama actually enacting or enforcing many of those Hillary plans and policies he happily co-opts for his own credit are slim and none….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

First – Obama’s statement regarding this has been, it is a personal family matter – he is not spreading it around or making it news or commenting on it. Second – It is not news and it is a private matter… the fact that Palin’s 17 year old unwed daughter is pregnant speaks volumes on it’s own leave the girl alone – Third addressing her bashing of Senator Clinton SHAME on her just another example of the two face monster showing it’s other side since in her acceptance speech she “praised” Senator Clinton. Don’t be fooled she is not ready for this job, her kids need her more then she needs to be vice president the country will not survive another 4 years of the same.

Posted by: AttitudeOfGratitude | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

jon,
My facts have been checked you can look at my prior post and re-check them yourself. Also you were already voting for McCain no one on this forum changed your mind, so do not lie.

Posted by: Seth | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Ummm…how about the fact that her response is incoherent?
She’s rambling and never makes a clear point. Can’t wait to hear her stumble through a debate.
Compare this rambling performance to Hillary’s amazing speech last week.

Posted by: Karen | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

I enjoyed Smallbusinessowner’s comments.
Not only because he needed to let us know he is a small business owner, ( I am really impressed… not ), but the vapidity and arrogance that anyone cares if he stays home.
Please, stay home.
That makes my vote… double.
WAFI.

Posted by: brad | September 2, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

It’s ok, mckennanj, I’ve noticed that lots of people like you aren’t the best spellers….guess you had your minds elsewhere during class, like maybe how to screw somebody over or ridin’ your snowboard or voting for losers! lol

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

Wow, the dems clearly fear Sarah Palin. Have you ever seen a spin machine kick into high gear so quickly. It must really chap the dems that Obama was too big of a coward to put Hillary on the ticket. How can a guy with so little experience, who has never so much as run his own garage sale, who is afraid to have the best female politician in the country as his running mate, who chose old Washington politics as his Veep partner … How can any American think he is ready to lead or even courageous enough to do what it takes to win? He put his party and his electability at risk when he spurned Hillary.
Now the dems are reduced to attacking a woman in order to try and urgently rescue his drooping campaign.
Obama should stick to being a Community Organizer. That’s about the speed he can handle.

Posted by: Brent | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

I am voting for McCain because I disagree with Obama’s political principals, I could care less who he is friends with. However I will give him some free advice.
Fire your adviser. This past week I have heard the following and if I was on the GOP side I would be all over:
Friday : Demeaning Palin’s experience because she ran a small town (Obama’s Staff) = What are you, against small towns? Demeaning Mayors, Demeaning women’s accomplishments, attacking small states, opening up the experience comparison with your own candidate(which just happened to occur how ironic)
Friday : Criticizing Palin’s lack of foreign Policy Experience (this was Chuck Schumer) = Hey Moron, isn’t this the reason why Obama chose Biden in the first place. So Obama has the foreign policy edge in the VP spot. That is great, but he is running against McCain not Palin.
Last Night : Barack saying he has more executive experience because he has been running a campaign the last year and half – Are you honestly comparing running a Campaign to running the nation/state/city? Are you suddenly comparing yourself to the GOP’s VP?? Why are you not comparing yourself to the GOP Presidentail pick?
Has the GOP thrown you such a curveball, that you are bent on making a difference between Obama and Palin? SHE IS RUNNING FOR VP!!!
Obama, DNC, let a sleeping dog lie, nobody is focusing on you, they are skewering the GOP. You are not helping yourself one bit by giving soundbites to McCain and his 527s

Posted by: Lloyd | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Just Remember One thing Sarah Palin
Could become the first woman president
of the United states…
the headline McBush overcome by chest pains … fill in the blank___________

Posted by: Anita Yova | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

I thought OB’s mom gave birth to this golden boy at an age of 18 which means she was pregnant at 17ish, right?
And 20 years ago, Sarah’s husband had DNI, while OB the candidate was using drugs and proud of it as of today.

Posted by: tick teck | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Pro-life my foot! That is just a cover-up to keep us from focusing on what they really stand for Bearing arms to keep the status quo by killing many innocent people either by war, ordering electrocution or lethal injection of children when they are a bit older. They simply save the killing for later. Right-wingers are the true killers which is why “they cling to their guns” with hatred of many and insist on killing the children of others when they are a little older by lethal injection or death by electrocution. Right-wings are the first to insist on killing others by wars or lethal injections. The so-called pro-life for no abortion is just a big cover-up for what they really stand for. Wake up people!

Posted by: tem | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Thank you, John McCain.
As an Obama supporter, I couldn’t be happier with your VP pick.

Posted by: Jon | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Just Remember One thing Sarah Palin
Could become the first woman president
of the United states…
the headline McBush overcome by chest pains … fill in the blank___________

Posted by: Anita Yova | September 2, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

wow. This women is toxic.

Posted by: john | September 2, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

What I find extremely humorous is all the hateful rethoric about baby killing ,ect coming from the most homosexual,self righteous low like bunch of hypocritical dumb-bells that ever constituted the Republican Party.The GOP? Well once upon a time,now its just full of queers and jew baiter negro hating religous freak-a zoids.Abraham Lincoln is turning circles in his grave.

Posted by: lucifer | September 2, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

I gotta say that’s probably the first time I agree with anything that woman has to say, I said the same things a few months back, I disagree with anything Palin stands for but that time she was right on the money.
How ironic that now she has to praise Hillary in order to get herself elected.

Posted by: bj | September 2, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

They’re just giving more and more material to nighttime comedians.

Posted by: Blue | September 2, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

Gov. Palin’s new motto… “Country First”, “Family Second”
Sen. McCain judgment truly comes into question on this selection. He and his advisors didn’t think this one through. His selection of Gov. Palin is back-firing. Sen. McCain has insulted 18 million cracks in the ceiling. Everytime, Gov. Palin opens her mouth over the last three days, she praises Sen. Clinton… Her comments in this interview don’t give Sen. CLinton any praise, Gov. Palin is attacking her for speaking up against sexism and media bias…
Gov. Palin is a flip-flopper…
Poor Choice Sen. McCain… bad judgment… Your on a sinking ship…

Posted by: Bruce | September 2, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

This woman is the living incarnation of right wing hypocrisy. A long, difficult struggle finally achieved the woman’s rights that she enjoys today so fully – that allow her to be a governor, a vp candidate, even to vote and to own land, etc. And she runs on a platform of denying women’s rights! This is so typical of right wing politics, ‘Our “values” should be imposed on everyone else even though we don’t actually adhere to them ourselves.’

Posted by: Sparky | September 2, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

I wonder what her message would about teenage parents” get pregnant first then go tell your parents’

Posted by: cerveaumatter | September 2, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

Governor Palin is an excellent choice for VP…a real quality person…do your own homework & research and don’t rely on the bias media & blog hacks… and you will see she is better qualified for office than Barack Hussein Obama, aka, BO…BO is an empty suit and a product of the ages old, old Chicago political machine…NO WAY, NO HOW, NO BO…thank you.

Posted by: ltk01 | September 2, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

I think Governor Palin should ask herself “is my most important responsibility right now to my family or to politics?” What happened to those family values. It would appear she has her priorities confused and with regard to Hillary, she isn’t even in the same league.

Posted by: Terry G | September 2, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

for those who want what is best for our children, our troops and America: WriteHillaryIn.com

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

Again, the arrogance of liberal democrats…
I’m good with the delusion that Obama has TONS of experience…
Let then get excited about the “land slide” in November… *snicker*

Posted by: ellis | September 2, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

This is an insult on Hillary Clinton and the american women “Charity begins at Home” Pollen….. OOPs Palin cant even control her kids but wants to rule the world, Let the reindeer’s of Alaska keep you bussy.

Posted by: AKIN | September 2, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

At least hillary clinton was a good mother and rasied chelsea with values at least chelsea clinton wasnt pregnant at 17 and SARA PALIN WILL NEVER EVER BE HILLARY CLINTON! OBAMA/BIDEN08

Posted by: angie | September 2, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Sarah you’re playing in a sandbox that’s way to big for you. Go home.

Posted by: dan | September 2, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Well after all the calls of Foul Play and lay off all you people on Family Values..okay lets put it to the test.
I find it interesting the flood of lies and smears against American Muslims and other hateful slurs including the false claim that Obama is a Muslim or that his father is an Atheist therefore evil. But Woah, don’t say anything against Sara Palin or her 17 pregnant daughter, or McCain’s 15 min decision to pick her. OR you’re a sexist. I’m a conservative independent and I am religious. I’m also one who believes that’s a private matter too. Being a mother of two and businessperson I am sickened of hypocrisy here and the absurd attempt to have the lunatic fringe say that they speak for women like me.
From the beginning, if Palin were a man…this person is still be unfit for holding one of the highest seats in the nation yet is being treated special because Biden will be called a sexist if he is tough while debating. Ask any CEO man or women if they use this as a hiring example for top positions.
Well, I agree how family members stray or act shouldn’t be a focus. Maybe the far Right should follow their own advice and apologize for all the Obama family bashing of Michelle and his father and mother.
The question is being a Hypocrite with all the things pointed out above it makes it even harder for progressive Christians to be respected and I find that offensive. Being a politician a VP can push for and pass laws that will effect your children too. Christian Creationism in Science class as another theory. Pro-Life without any exceptions, including survival of mother who planned pregnancy. Abstinence only. What of these concerns.
Did I mention, perhaps Christians should also be forgiving and open minded to homosexuals who are monogamous and who are very productive, pay taxes and are God loving or are they too focused on imaginary sordid fantasies that they refuse to grant them the respect and privacy they and their straight supportive families deserve. Give them the right to choose a married for life option.
Bottom line is Obama/Biden answered my questions and concerns about running an effective responsible leadership, they answered my questions on key points and showed me that American can be a strong and prosperous Nation. McCain showed me his catering to the Ultra conservative right as one can get with some ol same ol failed policies. He hasn’t done anything but play victim or distract and flaunt those same policies. I’m watching the GOP, as the floor is panned, I see no diversity. I don’t see America, just the GOP as they are in the says before civil rights.

Posted by: Nina | September 2, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

fair or unfair it does a disservice to even mention it???? women can’t even be perceived to whine?????? “so be it”…..WHAAATT????? you mean you are supposed to put up with any and all abuse and just keep your little female mouth shut because that’s what good little women do???? Women aren’t supposed ot speak the truth about being treated fairly a nd equally???? if we are treated worse “so be it”????? Where did t he GOP find this neanderthal???

Posted by: jess | September 2, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

The media is going the extra mile to discredit & damage Palin being picked a presumptive Republican Vice President nominee is being hammered on all talk radio, newspaper, blogs, etc.. She has done more good & has as much experience as one term Senator Barrack Hussian Obama. Hussians VP pick Biden has done more damage to Americans signing in on the Bankruptcy laws which his son & him got paid all kinds of money to vote against taking away student loans from bankruptcys. Democratic VP pick Biden gets a pass but the guantlet is thrown down on Palin. Nevertheless, bring it on democrats & media folk! people see thru your lies & half truths!

Posted by: Tony in Riverside County Ca | September 2, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

I think Palin is a good choice for VP.
If I was out hunting, I could be certain that she would shoot at the right target, and get the job done right the first time. I think she is a straight shooter for saying Hillary needs to stop with the whining and move on. Just like all you Hillary supporters who can’t accept that she is out of the race. Don’t mess with Palin, she knows how to use her weapons. Lets pick a women who knows how to get the job done.

Posted by: Gene | September 2, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

Governor Palin is an excellent choice for VP…a real quality person…do your own homework & research and don’t rely on the bias media & blog hacks… and you will see she is better qualified for office than Barack Hussein Obama, aka, BO…BO is an empty suit and a product of the ages old, old Chicago political machine…NO WAY, NO HOW, NO BO…thank you.

Posted by: ltk01 | September 2, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

Obama said that his mother was pregnant with him when she was 18 yrs. old. I don’t understand the Obama supporters who are attacking Palin at this level. It really sounds desparate and certainly not appropriate behavior. Must be very concerned.

Posted by: Susan | September 2, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

”Obama has already been “investigated” for the last nearly TWO YEARS. We’ve heard more about him than any ten candidates put together. What we DO need to know is: What does the John McCain of 2008 believe? What does he support NOW? What does he plan to DO as president, and how does he plan to do it? He says he’s going to “balance the budget.” HOW, John? He says he’ll find Bin Laden. HOW John? He says he’ll end the war by 2013. HOW John? He says he’ll fix Social Security. HOW John? He says he won’t raise anyone’s taxes. ARE YOU KIDDING ME JOHN?”…..How many houses have you got John?.. What do you understand my middleclass John?.. Can you employ people without checking their CVs/references John?.. Hillary’s Aggrieved supporters aren’t dam stupid John…Mitt Romney would have been the best VP pick for you John….

Posted by: Ay | September 2, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

LOL – I sure hope in hell ABCNews is getting paid for the endless Hate stories against this women. WOW. Non Stop.

Posted by: Mike | September 2, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

Palin is a very strong woman — I can tell that. I am not offended by her comments at all. I couldn’t understand how mean people are on this blog — she hasn’t even started her campaign job. Why has everyone been so eager to trash her? Be open minded and let her make her case, then you can decide. The MSM is really biased, nothing like this happened to Obama when he started. I did my own research and came to the conclusion that Obama is fake, not the kind of person he portrayed himself to be. Palin is real, she is a brave and strong woman. I hope she survive this wave of scrutiny and has chance to show her strength.

Posted by: amy | September 2, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

wow!!! the republicans are so stupid first they chose mcsame, then he picks palin, and she desides to call hillary names…when the republicans are going to need hillary supporters just to stay close to obama thsi fall. stupid.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

If she ever had any hopes of gaining votes from Hillary supporters, she just tossed them overboard.

Posted by: Annette | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

This comment from an Alaskan resident:
Dear friends,
So many people have asked me about what I know about Sarah Palin in the
last 2 days that I decided to write something up . . .
Basically, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton have only 2 things in
common: their gender and their good looks. :)
Thanks,
ABOUT SARAH PALIN
I am a resident of Wasilla, Alaska. I have known Sarah since 1992.
Everyone here knows Sarah, so it is nothing special to say we are on a
first-name basis….I attended more
City Council meetings during her administration than about 99% of the
residents of the city….
Her experience is as mayor of a city with a population of about 5,000
(at the time), and less than 2 years as governor of a state with about
670,000 residents.
During her mayoral administration most of the actual work of running
this small city was turned over to an administrator. She had been
pushed to hire this administrator by party power-brokers after she had
gotten herself into some trouble over precipitous firings which had
given rise to a recall campaign.
Sarah campaigned in Wasilla as a “fiscal conservative”. During her 6
years as Mayor, she increased general government expenditures by over
33%. During those same 6 years the amount of taxes collected by the
City increased by 38%. This was during a period of low inflation
(1996-2002). She reduced progressive property taxes and increased a
regressive sales tax which taxed even food. The tax cuts that she
promoted benefited large corporate property owners way more than they
benefited residents.
The huge increases in tax revenues during her mayoral administration
weren’t enough to fund everything on her wish list though, borrowed
money was needed, too. She inherited a city with zero debt, but left it
with indebtedness of over $22 million. What did Mayor Palin encourage
the voters to borrow money for? Was it the infrastructure that she said
she supported? The sewage treatment plant that the city lacked? or a
new library? No. $1m for a park. $15m-plus for construction of a
multi-use sports complex which she rushed through to build on a piece
of property that the City didn’t even have clear title to, that was
still in litigation 7 yrs later–to the delight of the lawyers
involved! The sports complex itself is a nice addition to the
community but a huge money pit, not the profit-generator she claimed it
would be. She also supported bonds for $5.5m for road projects that
could have been done in 5-7 yrs without any borrowing.
While Mayor, City Hall was extensively remodeled and her office
redecorated more than once.
These are small numbers, but Wasilla is a very small city.
As an oil producer, the high price of oil has created a budget surplus
in Alaska. Rather than invest this surplus in technology that will
make us energy independent and increase efficiency, as Governor she
proposed distribution of this surplus to every individual in the state.
In this time of record state revenues and budget surpluses, she
recommended that the state borrow/bond for road projects, even while
she proposed distribution of surplus state revenues: spend today’s
surplus, borrow for needs.
She’s not very tolerant of divergent opinions or open to outside ideas
or compromise. As Mayor, she fought ideas that weren’t generated by
her or her staff. Ideas weren’t evaluated on their merits, but on the
basis of who proposed them.
While Sarah was Mayor of Wasilla she tried to fire our highly respected
City Librarian because the Librarian refused to consider removing from
the library some books that Sarah wanted removed. City residents
rallied to the defense of the City Librarian and against Palin’s
attempt at out-and-out censorship, so Palin backed down and withdrew
her termination letter. People who fought her attempt to oust the
Librarian are on her enemies list to this day.
Sarah complained about the “old boy’s club” when she first ran for
Mayor, so what did she bring Wasilla? A new set of “old boys”. Palin
fired most of the experienced staff she inherited. At the City and as
Governor she hired or elevated new, inexperienced, obscure people,
creating a staff totally dependent on her for their jobs and eternally
grateful and fiercely loyal–loyal to the point of abusing their power
to further her personal agenda, as she has acknowledged happened in the
case of pressuring the State’s top cop (see below).
As Mayor, Sarah fired Wasilla’s Police Chief because he “intimidated”
her, she told the press. As Governor, her recent firing of Alaska’s top
cop has the ring of familiarity about it. He served at her pleasure
and she had every legal right to fire him, but it’s pretty clear that
an important factor in her decision to fire him was because he wouldn’t
fire her sister’s ex-husband, a State Trooper. Under investigation
for abuse of power, she has had to admit that more than 2 dozen
contacts were made between her staff and family to the person that she
later fired, pressuring him to fire her ex-brother-in-law. She tried to
replace the man she fired with a man who she knew had been reprimanded
for sexual harassment; when this caused a public furor, she withdrew
her support.
She has bitten the hand of every person who extended theirs to her in
help. The City Council person who personally escorted her around town
introducing her to voters when she first ran for Wasilla City Council
became one of her first targets when she was later elected Mayor. She
abruptly fired her loyal City Administrator; even people who didn’t
like the guy were stunned by this ruthlessness.
Fear of retribution has kept all of these people from saying anything
publicly about her.
When then-Governor Murkowski was handing out political plums, Sarah got
the best, Chair of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: one
of the few jobs not in Juneau and one of the best paid. She had no
background in oil & gas issues. Within months of scoring this great
job which paid $122,400/yr, she was complaining in the press about the
high salary. I was told that she hated that job: the commute, the
structured hours, the work. Sarah became aware that a member of this
Commission (who was also the State Chair of the Republican Party)
engaged in unethical behavior on the job. In a gutsy move which some
undoubtedly cautioned her could be political suicide, Sarah solved all
her problems in one fell swoop: got out of the job she hated and
garnered gobs of media attention as the patron saint of ethics and as a
gutsy fighter against the “old boys’ club” when she dramatically quit,
exposing this man’s ethics violations (for which he was fined).
As Mayor, she had her hand stuck out as far as anyone for pork from
Senator Ted Stevens. Lately, she has castigated his pork-barrel
politics and publicly humiliated him. She only opposed the “bridge to
nowhere” after it became clear that it would be unwise not to.
As Governor, she gave the Legislature no direction and budget
guidelines, then made a big grandstand display of line-item vetoing
projects, calling them pork. Public outcry and further legislative
action restored most of these projects–which had been vetoed simply
because she was not aware of their importance–but with the unobservant
she had gained a reputation as “anti-pork”.
She is solidly Republican: no political maverick. The State party
leaders hate her because she has bit them in the back and humiliated
them. Other members of the party object to her self-description as a
fiscal conservative.
Around Wasilla there are people who went to high school with Sarah.
They call her “Sarah Barracuda” because of her unbridled ambition and
predatory ruthlessness. Before she became so powerful, very ugly
stories circulated around town about shenanigans she pulled to be made
point guard on the high school basketball team. When Sarah’s
mother-in-law, a highly respected member of the community and
experienced manager, ran for Mayor, Sarah refused to endorse her.
As Governor, she stepped outside of the box and put together of package
of legislation known as “AGIA” that forced the oil companies to march
to the beat of her drum.
Like most Alaskans, she favors drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge. She has questioned if the loss of sea ice is linked to
global warming. She campaigned “as a private citizen” against a state
initiaitive that would have either a) protected salmon streams from
pollution from mines, or b) tied up in the courts all mining in the
state (depending on who you listen to). She has pushed the State’s
lawsuit against the Dept. of the Interior’s decision to list polar
bears as threatened species.
McCain is the oldest person to ever run for President; Sarah will be a
heartbeat away from being President.
There has to be literally millions of Americans who are more
knowledgeable and experienced than she.
However, there’s a lot of people who have underestimated her and are
regretting it.
CLAIM VS FACT
•”Hockey mom”: true for a few years
•”PTA mom”: true years ago when her first-born was in elementary
school, not since
•”NRA supporter”: absolutely true
•social conservative: mixed. Opposes gay marriage, BUT vetoed a bill
that would have denied benefits to employees in same-sex relationships
(said she did this because it was unconsitutional).
•pro-creationism: mixed. Supports it, BUT did nothing as Governor to
promote it.
•”Pro-life”: mixed. Knowingly gave birth to a Down’s syndrome baby
BUT declined to call a special legislative session on some pro-life
legislation
•”Experienced”: Some high schools have more students than Wasilla has
residents. Many cities have more residents than the state of Alaska.
No legislative experience other than City Council. Little hands-on
supervisory or managerial experience; needed help of a city
administrator to run town of about 5,000.
•political maverick: not at all
•gutsy: absolutely!
•open & transparent: ??? Good at keeping secrets. Not good at
explaining actions.
•has a developed philosophy of public policy: no
•”a Greenie”: no. Turned Wasilla into a wasteland of big box stores
and disconnected parking lots. Is pro-drilling off-shore and in ANWR.
•fiscal conservative: not by my definition!
•pro-infrastructure: No. Promoted a sports complex and park in a city
without a sewage treatment plant or storm drainage system. Built
streets to early 20th century standards.
•pro-tax relief: Lowered taxes for businesses, increased tax burden on
residents
•pro-small government: No. Oversaw greatest expansion of city
government in Wasilla’s history.
•pro-labor/pro-union. No. Just because her husband works union
doesn’t make her pro-labor. I have seen nothing to support any claim
that she is pro-labor/pro-union.

Posted by: Wiscon108 | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

…I just love it how the toxic repubs try to get in Barack’s middle name every chance they get. ONLY the desperate would seize on such a thing. Funny. I think Barack and Michelle and their beautiful family rock, and I am proud they will be our First Family. It’s time for America to shake off the old prejudices and turn the page into the future. Good day everyone, fun talking with you all.
Becka

Posted by: becka | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Susan at 4:31 wrote: “Obama said that his mother was pregnant with him when she was 18 yrs. old. I don’t understand the Obama supporters who are attacking Palin at this level.”—-The fact is, Palin’s argument that abstinence is the best sex education possible, is WRONG. Her daughter, and yes, Obama’s mother, are prime examples! She can’t keep her eyes on her kids (pregnant, boozing), how can she run our country??

Posted by: Doug | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Frankly, McCain’s choice speaks to the truth about who really is the “change” candidate.

Posted by: Susan | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Stop all these hysterical (and I don’t mean “funny” by that term) postings. Democrats (or Liberals as some of you choose to call them) are not pro-abortion. You just simply cannot legislate morality. If a woman and her conscience should choose to have an abortion, that is up to her. No one wants to pressure her to make that choice. But no one should force her to carry the baby to term if she doesn’t want to. That is all there is! Would any of you want to carry a baby for 9 months against your will? Some women do, and the baby then pays the price in getting abused and neglected, going on welfare (and taxpayers support the child), getting beaten by the mother’s boyfriend, and worse. In an ideal world, all children would be wanted and loved. Unfortunately, life isn’t like that. I truly respect women who want to have children, but it’s not for everyone.

Posted by: geecee | September 2, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

wow. I’m still in shock by what i heard. Did you all play the clip? It is FAR more offensive when you hear what she says than seeing it in type. If EVER a man said this he would be skewered! Hey, lady, if you want to jsut lie down and spread em and allow yourself to be screwed over and trampled on and “so be it” because good little women dont speak up when they’e being abused or treated badly, hey, that’s your choice. but most of us women think women should speak up if they are not being treated fairly.

Posted by: Barbara Bell | September 2, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

Nina,
Thank you for one of the most intelligent posts of the day. Very thoughtful — and much appreciated.
ally d

Posted by: ally d | September 2, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

I don’t know what it is with today’s “journalists.” However, as an English major & former journalist, I am saddened to read terrible, sloppy writing every day on Intenet news.
Today it is in the above story.
Do vs. Due.
see if you can pick out the glaring slop:
Palin explains, “I think she does herself a disservice to even mention it really. I mean you’ve got to plow through that. You have to know what you’re getting into which I say this with all do respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion to changing the status quo.”
Due respect, please.
Show some respect for the readers.

Posted by: HunterSThompson | September 2, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

The Democrats are attacking Sarah Palin based on . . . . an investigation.
If this is all they have on her she is in good shape.

Posted by: Benjamin | September 2, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Well Nina, all I can say is that America was founded on the principle that every one has a personal right to believe and preach whatever they want so, here’s my suggestion for you. If you do not like this country, or what people in it believe or have to say, then go back to the home land. Reform it with your ideals and beliefs and then show the US who is boss. Know what I am sick of hearing about concerning the Obama platform? Racism in this country. Apparently it is only one sided and the African American population harbors NO ill will against the caucasian populous? BULL!! There, I said it, must make me a racist too!

Posted by: Oh OK | September 2, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Palin is woman’s answer to power. She has proven it as a mayor and current governor of America’s Biggest state, Alaska. She has Bigger experince than the senator osama. GO PALIN GO!! America ROCKS!!

Posted by: Truely Liberal | September 2, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

Palin is awesome.
She’s an authentic person.

Posted by: Tim | September 2, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

I don’t usually blog about candidates/politics. But the level of pettiness in trying to get a political spin out of this is embarassing.
If you actually watch the video, Palin’s body language and careful selection of phrases about Clinton’s “whining” is very respectful. She is disagreeing with the notion that a woman must play the victim card when the media goes after a woman.
One might only percieve hostility in her words because she’s a Republican. But her words are chosen to encourage a tough, different approach as much as to disagree with being victimized.

Posted by: T961585 | September 2, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

I’m a POW, she’s a woman, and that’s all you need to know….
Now go out and vote for McCain because it’s easier than thinking for yourself, and remember my friends…it’s all in your mind…you like McCain now…no more McCain hating evangelicals…McCain gave you what you wanted, you got Sarah the right wing extremist baby maker…Falwell died on me…but Dobson likes me now…John Haggee secretly likes me, but can’t admit it in public…vote for McCain he’s good now…

Posted by: Brainwashed | September 2, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

It is a known fact that Democrats are some of the most evil minded, foul mouthed, and hateful people in America.
The posts for this article are solid proof.

Posted by: Benjamin | September 2, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

Palin has over 80% of approval rate, she won the city mayor twice landslide. I am not convinced the the opinions of single one city resident can be representative of others.

Posted by: amy | September 2, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

She has 80% approval in her state and has highest approval rating of any Governor……she has my vote, don’t care about all the background noise, but I bet Obama is loving no one is paying attention to Rezko and his sentencing, and Wright’s quote from Sunday and all his other shady aquaintances issues. Has biden had another gaffe yet? Last night ABC was up to 5.
McCAIN/PALIN
Dems happy that Republican lost 25% of their campaign.

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

God bless America and God save us all from the last eight years with the good grace of allowing Obama to be our next president in 2008.

Posted by: Rochelle | September 2, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

How did you get to be on a site such as ABC News, with a report such as this one? Too many grammatical errors.
And it’s, “With all DUE respect,” not “do respect”. Come on.

Posted by: k | September 2, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Why isn’t this video being played over and over on TV to hone in on the whining fact?
If this was a video that would do damage to Obama, Would ABC have had a web-only discussion on it? Double standard? you betcha!

Posted by: murna | September 2, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Enough bad move by Palin. I imagine most people have more respect for Hillary. I do. I dont think Hillary models her life after Lifetime TV movies. This Palin is wreckless and irresponsibe with her own motherhood and family. And didn’t she secure $100 thousands in federal earmarks for her Alaska town…..something that McCain is running against?

Posted by: Ken | September 2, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

Clinton loyalists are better off going to Obama with a list of “demands” as it relates to legislation and cabinet appointments. Negotiate with Obama! He had the right not to pick Clinton; however, he is still commited to women’s issues. What’s the benefit of giving McCain/Palin your vote out of anger but get nothing in return?! Obama is the one who has and will continue to legislate on behalf of women’s issues. McCain does not have a track record and will not give you jack!

Posted by: Vonniewit | September 2, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

Sarah is going to destroy the Libs and they are very scared because they know it!

Posted by: Bill C. | September 2, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

Jim from the Left Coast: And what would you know about Jesus? Judging from your posts my guess is just about zero. Jesus does not approve of infanticide, which is something Obama voted in favor of as a member of the Illinois state senate, according to my Bible. You favor murdering babies, and yet have the nerve to call conservatives bigoted???

Posted by: Nobama09 | September 2, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

Democrats and liberals are shamefully sexist and have no class. They slandered and demonized Hillary, and now they are trying to tear apart Palin. I am no longer a Democrat.

Posted by: Jane | September 2, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

I guess to “work harder” can really scare the Obama welfare crowd.

Posted by: John W. in FL | September 2, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

I haven’t seen this level of vicious attack since … well, since Hillary was running.

Posted by: Susan | September 2, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

I don’t know what it is about today’s “journalists.” As an English major & former journalist, I see this stuff every day, very sloppy writing on the Internet. Spell check? huh?
Do vs. Due
See if you can find the slop here:
Palin explains, “I think she does herself a disservice to even mention it really. I mean you’ve got to plow through that. You have to know what you’re getting into which I say this with all do respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion to changing the status quo.”
Please show some respect.

Posted by: HunterSThompson | September 2, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

geecee – It’s called consequences, some people think you have to face them, especially when the stakes are high. It’s also called responsibility.
Your last point is specious as a justification for abortion. There are millions of kids who get abused/ignored/on welfare — should we start a maternity test/certification process to ensure that those who choose to keep their children are actually capable? Perhaps if you fail the test, the state can sterilize you, or pay for the abortion, or just take them away as infants to keep the child from coming to harm.

Posted by: DGH | September 2, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

Sarah Palin KICKS BUTT!!! Damn I like this woman. Mcain/Palin all day baby!

Posted by: Badger1 | September 2, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm

The BOTs must be really worried about Palin to be venting so much poison on her. And ofcourse those folks in Alaska jealous of her strength and meteoric rise are trying to make use of their 30 secs in the spotlight. What this kind of writing does is underestimate the Hillary Clinton supporters. We use our judgement, we don’t drink koolaid. These cheap tactics disgusts us, and we aren’t fooled by the overinflated #s crossing over either. Get back to real journalism ABC.

Posted by: dgfromtx | September 2, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

McCain picked Palin because she’s another inexperienced pretty young woman 30 years his younger (more like nerdy prom queen but that’s just my opinion). He got ga ga. Wasn’t thinking straight. This is another case of old whiskey and young women.

Posted by: Scotti | September 2, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

i cant wait until biden chews up this fool from alaska just like obama will show the world when he debates mccain how senile mccain is. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 for a better future.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

Sarah Palin, is the “love child” of Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, before Falwell died, and after McCain sucked up to him to get the bible thumpers to vote for him.

Posted by: Right Wing Wackos | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

I’m from Illinois and this kind of reminds me of how Obama attacked his opponents (until he forced them off the ballot) in the senate race. It was a really low point even by Chicago politics standards.

Posted by: Greg | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

Women have had to work harder than men to be acceptable. In public service, military, medical field and construction, women had to be better to be accepted. What Gov. Palin stated was correct. The truth scares the kool-aid crowd.

Posted by: martha S. | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

I just want to know when all of Hillary’s blant lies will be addressed by all these Pro-Hillary supporters! Give me a break…the woman lied to your face and you still support her. Start thinking for yourself for once. You want to critize Palin for her daughter getting pregant when this is an issue that arises for all class of citizens. Where do you get this BS?

Posted by: HillaryLiar | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

KEN – yes, Palin is the earmark queen! Not only did she secure millions, but when she left, she left Wasilla deeply in debt. I’m Alaskan and let me tell you, winning supposedly “by a landslide” in a town of 6000 is no great feat. In her brief 20 months as governor she has managed to flip flop, lose Alaskan jobs to Canada, and ignore her family. She works in Juneau (accessible only by sea and air) and her family still lives in Wasilla. Palin’s hubby works for British Petroleum on the North Slope (the Palin does not try to hide the fact that they will vote on the side of big oil). Meanwhile, who’s watching the kids and instilling all of those Palin family values? Levi Johnston, the father of Bristol’s baby is a foul-mouthed,hard drinking eighteen year old. Bristol is a party girl, known for underage drinking. How in the world can Palin manage a country when she can’t manage her own kids?

Posted by: Randi | September 2, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

1/2 of the country voted for Bush. And there were probably many democrats who voted for him as well. He was useless from the get go but people wanted him and voted for him. Now we have more useless people to vote for. I blame both parties because neither one of them stepped up to find a great leader in a country made up of 300 million. We deserve what we get because we are the ones who are allowing this calamity to occur. It’s time for all of the people to unite and save our country before it’s too late. We need a new party that truly represents our nation and our people. Both parties are a abomination.

Posted by: cony | September 2, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

Mrs. Palins selection is a distraction to get democrats to focus on non-issues rather than the current economic and political shambles. A Bur beneath the saddle. Incredible gamesmanship on the part of the republicans, but a very duplicitous use of Mrs. Palin. Insulting to both Mrs. Palin and the publics intelligence. McCain has taken these political games too far. Mr. Bush used the same political manipulation to justify lies to the public. John McCains actions at this point make me believe he is very capable of the same horrific manipulations to achieve his goals.

Posted by: zoom24 | September 2, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

Republicans are paying bloggers to fill the blog spaces. Attorneys and
McCain campaign people being sent to Alaska to “clean up” more of
Palin’s mess past and present. The Republicans are running around,
covering up, pushing false credentials and hyping their “fluff” ticket.
Governor Palin’s resume: ‘Fringe’ Alaskan Secessionist Party Member…
Almost Recalled As Mayor… Directed Fundraising For Indicted Senator
Ted Steven’s 527… Troopergate Scandal… Calls Iraq A War For Oil…
Admits She Hasn’t ‘Really Focused On Iraq ‘… Palin painted the current
war in Iraq as a messianic affair in which the United States could act
out the will of the Lord…Alaska National Guard General: Palin Plays No
Role In National Defense….was for bridge to nowhere before against
it…secured earmarks and pork for Alaska even though she is against and
is a maverick…calls Sen. Clinton a “whiner”, approval rating 65%, not
85% as told by Republicans when first announced as vp candidate.
“Enough!”

Posted by: ml_ramirez626 | September 2, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

Wiscon108 : is your Alaskan source palin’s ex brother-in-law? LOL
She has 80% approval rate in Alaska :)

Posted by: dgfromtx | September 2, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

As noted, it was a perceived whine. Women have to work harder, work longer and work better to be equal. Why do you think women make about two-thirds, that of men?
Gov. Palin tells it like it is…
McCain/Palin/PUMA

Posted by: Alice in Miami | September 2, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Squeeky was for the bridge to nowhere before she was against it…in this case it’s not a flip flop….SHE’S JUST A LIAR.

Posted by: Librarian and a Liar | September 2, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Take a deap breath folks nobody in this moron forum is going to change anyones mind on who they will vote for. This ones going to be close just like the last three. One mabe two swing states will make the difference. Watch Colorado, NM and Va. Those are the states/voters who will decide this election.
Not much to choose from anyway!

Posted by: CHC | September 2, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

Obama understands this situation best…17 year old mom was pregnant with Obama Sr. (who was already married to wife with child in Kenya). Ann Dunham was 4 months along when she married and poor Barry’s dad deserted him at 2. Then mommy marries Indonesian step dad and they dump him back on grandparents. I always feel sorry that he got such crappy parents and look how he turned out.
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

Eloise Harper, how the hell is this a Top Story? Other than people on the far left or far right or people who are obsessed with the election, this is a “don’t care” story that belongs on the back pages of the National Enquirer at best. Go out there and find some real news, will ya?

Posted by: Viper | September 2, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

Does anyone know if the state of Alaska plans on charging the 18 year-old boyfriend with statutory rape? Gov. Palin’s daughter is just 17. There are other states in this country that would throw the guy in jail very quickly!
If Alaska is not pressing charges, why not?

Posted by: mangobaby | September 2, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

Librarian … Obama was for gas tax holidays before he was against them. He was against intervening in Georgia before he was for it. He was against telling Bush not to go to China before he was for it. He was against drilling for oil before he was for it in a limited fashion. He was for his church and Wright before he wasn’t. On and on and on…. What’s that make him?

Posted by: LDS | September 2, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

Ms Hunter, you, your past and your family are now fair game (Moose, reindeer, bear). Let us see what you can withstand. The least you could have done was to sympathize with Hillary in her hour of distress, instead of maligning her. I bet she is watching you and having her now famous SNL laugh. It does not seem to me that Ms Palin has a control on her tongue. She is one of those people who will have no difficulty telling Medvedev to go ….. himself and the next thing you know the Russians have walked into Alaska and claim the Czar only sold Alaska to the USA for a set period and not for ever and they have taken it back. Definitely Ms Palin is not the contemplative intellectual person that a US President should be. Even Bush junior seems more thoughtful and reasonable. Sometimes you cannot appreciate a person until they have left office. I now have a lot of respect for daddy Bush knowing, how his son has performed and I am sure if Palin becomes President (because if McCAin gets elected and passes away or passes out) then we are going to long for Bush junior to be back. It will be that bad. The baracuda will start world war III and this time the French and the British may not be our allies.

Posted by: gjkotw01 | September 2, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

Listen and watch the tape. There was no malice in her words, only the truth that women have to “MAN UP”, and seems like the Governor has been doing a good job with 80% favorable rating in our largest state! She has my vote!
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN
ABC – YOU REALLY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES….ANY WORD ON REZKO SENTENCING?

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

Is anyone here aware that the “great” state of Alaska has only about a half a million people.lots of them being self sufficent eskimos and oil and construction workers and their litters. And that it is a frozen mess 6 months of the year?And that she is in the AIP party,a party of sedition that wants to secede from the US?Kind of like being the governor of the Bahamas. And being the governor of Alaska for 18 months isn’t really executive,leadership experience that would qualify you to,say, run THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,maybe a hunting camp or Guam or something like that but not this country,she is way too small town and provincial to be at the seat of just enormous power,I mean she can’t even keep track of her own kids,has a young son going off to the army,another one ready to drop a kid at 17 years old,a sort of drunk husband snow mobile racer dyde floating around who is even less responsible than she is…I mean Bush and his kids might be drunks and all but they aren’t out having babies at 17 and mccains wife might like her coke but that doesn’t mean much since she probably liked it before John came around and she is only going to be first lady and with her money will most likely be somewhere else all the time.I mean have you actually LOOKED at her? A little scary,I must say.

Posted by: magelleon | September 2, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

These comments are hilarious, bickering back and forth about our presidential candidates who are BOTH WORTHLESS…. and one of the funnier things is ABC who is supposed to represent both sides fairly, LMAO… Go to the front page each day and it is obvious who they want to win. Anyway, enjoy your assaults on each other regarding our two lackluster presidential candidates, no matter who wins this election we are all in for another screwed up four years or maybe even eight if the American people don’t figure out how to pull their heads out of their…..

Posted by: Mark | September 2, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

Headlines on November 5th
OBAMA WINS PRESIDENCY, SUPREME COURT NOT INVOLVED, ABC NEWS BLAMED FOR MCCAIN LOSS, ANGRY WHITE MEN PROTESTING ACROSS COUNTRY, LIMBAUGH CHECKS INTO REHAB AGAIN VOWS TO KICK HABIT….

Posted by: Ha Ha Ha | September 2, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

Hillary Clinton’s resume would fill a book. Sarah Palin a sticky note. Give me a break.. Hillary is one class act and one day she will be President..

Posted by: Sharonkathleen | September 2, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

I can see the Obama media doing their usual dirty tricks. This is the Obama way to victory. Obama has never had a clean victory in his life, why start now. We seen the Obama media turn on Hillary, now Gov. Palin. I can see Obama learned well from Resko, Ayres and Rev. Wright.

Posted by: Sara J. | September 2, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

McCain in a fit of petulance has just destroyed any hope he had of being president. I am an independent conservative and was going to hold my nose and vote for him. For the first time in my adult life I will stay home on election day. We have a lose/lose situation. Here he picks a 44 year old woman who seems to be schizophrenic. Does she want to be a Rush Limbaugh babe or a valkery-type out fishing, shooting and snow-mobiling. Wow, great characteristics for being the president. Also, she obviously believes victims of incest or rape should be forced to have a child resulting from this vile, violent act. And to show it is totally McCain acting out against his right-wingers, he didn’t even vet her. Why not just run a help-wanted ad on the internet. This is sick.

Posted by: Les Franks | September 2, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

How much is Oprah-Bama paying the media to go after Gov. Palin?

Posted by: Susie in FL. | September 2, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

Apparently, Palin is a women, but not the “right” kind of woman – a liberal woman. Just like liberals and feminists don’t consider Condi Rice the right kind of black woman – a black liberal woman.
McCain/Palin wins over Biden/Obama.

Posted by: Sigmond | September 2, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

When I hear Sarah Palin speak it is like a cat clawing a chalk board. She comes across altogether as unlikable.

Posted by: John Brown | September 2, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

As a voter, I was disappointed in McCain’s VP pick, she lacks morals and experience. She’s not a good role model for my kids. I’m voting for a better change.

Posted by: american | September 2, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm

Weren’t the Bush twins picked up on one occasion for underage drinking?

Posted by: SandyB | September 2, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm

Duh. There is a perfectly valid reason she waited to have her baby in Alaska (driving 2 hours after an 8 hour plane ride, past a better equipped facility at which her doctor had residency). The reason? She wanted her baby to some day be able to grow up to be President of Alaska! Duh!

Posted by: Jinx | September 2, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

LDS, my friend, and you are a great american…it makes him the winner…don’t you “get it?”
Now run along and continue being a “great American”….

Posted by: Librarian and a Liar | September 2, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

Sarah Palin is a hottie.
That is all I have to say

Posted by: PALINISHOT | September 2, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

To answer why she would get on a plane for 8 hours after her water had already broken, you have to realize that she wanted her son to be born in Alaska and not in a foreign country.

Posted by: concerntrll | September 2, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

jink—very true wait until most conservatives read that she has been seen at attendance of the alaskan for independance party many times….oh yes country first oh yes for her it the country of alaska. add taht to her under age daughter preganant by over age guy she has abused her powers in alaska she has taken alot of earmarks. mccain is so senile it is sad he looks like reagan did in his last term. truely sad.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

This woman enrages me!!How dare she imply that Hillary is whiner. Ohhhh, I wish I could watch a debate between those two. Hillary would eat her alive.
Sarah, dear, take your lies, rifles, babies, grandbabies and go away. Please.

Posted by: Anna Marevska | September 2, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

You may talk about Gov. Palin, but Obama is a total waste.
Biden was picked as VP because he assured Obama, the Russians didn’t invade Georgia, the state, but a country along the border of Russia. Obama, then assured the residents of Alabama, that they were safe.
McCain-Palin in ’08

Posted by: Sherry 1969 | September 2, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

i guess promising to substitute washington politics with chicago politics does technically qualify as “Change”….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

Debra, how could you claim that you represents the MAJORITY of Americans? Just because conservatives are more die hard voters doesn’t mean that they are the majority. I guess you must be making pretty good money since you want McCain to protect your tax break. If you are like the majority of Americans who make their living out of payroll, then you are with the wrong camp.

Posted by: SinCity | September 2, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

Palin certainly has some important “mothering” to do with her own family (newborn baby with special needs? 17 yr old daughter pregnant?)….seems like this lady needs to be at home with her family. Now that would show me some real family values.
She does not hold a candle to Hillary – she would have a long way to go.

Posted by: Cyndilu9 | September 2, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

You can tell that most people who comment and say “Country first” are part of the McCain campaign staff.

Posted by: wtfGOp | September 2, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm

Hussain,Hussain,Hussain,Hussain!!! So there! thats Barrys middle (Senator Barrack Hussain Obama)name?! Right? By the way the Democrats have been calling President George W. Bush… W…for a long time. Get use to Hussain…It is Senator Baracks Middle name just like W or Walker is our current President. you liberals need to get over your haughtiness & get back to the real world.

Posted by: Tony in Riverside County Ca | September 2, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

We’ll see if Palin can practice what she preaches. Look what just 3 days of scrutiny produced. Too bad you don’t get a do over McCain. Your most important decision for the election and you bombed. 5 national polls are out today and Obama is leading by a margin of 6 to 9 points. No wonder you had to hire a smear merchant from South Carolina. The same guy who smeared you during your 2000 run against Bush….that’s back when you had scrupples.

Posted by: wlw100 | September 2, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm

well lets see…its been 4 or 5 days and the mud is slinging….
1. bill cheats on hillary
2. edwards cheats on his wife…
3. barack sits in a left wing church for 20 years and opray had the sense to leave that church…
4. mccain is a war hero.
5. palins daughter is pregnant… but if she chose to abort she would be a hero to the left wing….
6. hillary did whine about things… rick lazio (i believe… he was to close to her at a debate) and the left wing press was all over it..
7. what has barack actually done, besides give a speech at last convention..
8. biden can speak his mind all day about you and your issues– but palin says a few things and we must set her straight…must come to the dark side of life….
9. lets see….cannot discriminate against race(barack)– age(mccain)–sex (palin)– i guess sexual orientation is( ) ?????
10. everyone says its bush the third if you vote for mccain….i say its the original first black president..now its a vote for actually a black president…(96% of blacks will vote for barack if thats not racism–then what is.???????

Posted by: dps | September 2, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

Amazing the number of “Palintologist” who have cropped up. This is going to be a delicious feeding frenzy for we,the majority, who are hungry to expose the truth of these neo-con”victs” like McCain, Baby Bush, Cheney, ad infinitum ad nausaem.
Moreover, it shows just how out of touch McCain is with our country. His whole justaposition in picking this lunatic is two-fold: He thinks he will capture a lot of disgruntled female voters. On what premise; that she is a woman? Also, because of her connection with the “non-denominational” (let’s call a spade a spade, a Pentecostal by any other name is just as demonical, not denominational) evangelicals concomitant her cozy connection with the Buchanan/Birchers and their separtists, white supremacist beliefs, she can shore up the conservative, neo nazi, and evangelical vote.
Ignore this pistol packing mama at your own peril. She’s more the right than Marie Antoinette and Atilla the Hun combined. Above all, don’t forget she was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, home of the white supremacists, ayrian brotherhood, separatists, et al. When all is said and done she makes Gen. Curtis leMay look liberal. Will the repugnacants stop at nothing?

Posted by: PragmaticTexan | September 2, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm

OMG OMG OMG!!!! Thank you John McCain!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for Sarah Palin!!!!!!!!! I love you John! She’s just what I wanted, the gift that truly keeps on giving and giving and giving and giving and giving! Not a dull headline all weekend, just red hot scandal! How I have relished watching everyone try and shift the debate away from her massive lack of experience! Did I mention how much I love her baggage??? (and I ain’t talking about travelling bags hah!!!!) I was actually a little WORRIED earlier in the year that the GOP might pull one out of the hat and make this race competitive (ROFL!!!!!) People hate her!!! She’s a right wing lunatic snake shakin’ gun nut!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! You did good man! And just sixty some odd days from election day, the timing couldn’t have been any better! Sarah Palin is THE best punch line you could have given us to wrap up your joke of a campaign. See ya at the polls, sorry ya ain’t gonna win =P Actually, I’m not sorry. In the words of Nelson Muntz, “Ha ha!”

Posted by: Dustin in Obama-klahoma | September 2, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm

Palin is too much of a pander for Hillary Clinton woman, on experience she keeps pace with Obama, but on ethics she beats Obama cold.

Posted by: Sylvia Johnsen | September 2, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm

The MSM should be embarrassed at how the blogs are beating them at finding news. This was reported on every Liberal blog last week, and ABC is just getting around to it.

Posted by: Dawn | September 2, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm

Fiorina accuses Obama of sexism for pointing out that Palin managed a staff of 50 people and a budget of $12 mill/yr compared to him managing a staff of 2500 people and a budget of $40-$50 per MONTH. Where is the sexism? How can numbers be sexist? The repubs have been saying all wkend Palin is more experienced than Obama. But if he pushes back they cry sexism. Now who is whining?

Posted by: Stacey | September 2, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm

who cares?

Posted by: davidfrat21 | September 2, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm

First Hillary, then Gov. Palin, the news media have proven their disgust at women’s acheivement in this country. Obama and Biden has been given a free pass. As Gov. Palin stated, it’s an old boys network. The DNC has even taken part in this farce. I was a democrat. If Obama ever becomes half the person of Gov. Palin, I would be shocked !!!!!

Posted by: PUMA - NOW | September 2, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm

Hillary Clinton was a whiner–she whined about not being treated fair–she played the woman card and she played the race card. Sarah Palin is a true trooper! Republicans are thrilled with her nomination. The Republicans are together one this one democrats—-so, you rhetric isn’t going to work. McCain/Palin 2008!! Repubs again. 3rd Bush term or whatever else you want to call it!! We are proud! Get over it!!!

Posted by: b4uvote | September 2, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm

thanks stacy for pointing out that hillary is a whiner….

Posted by: dps | September 2, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm

She implied??? how is it news to have a title that maybe someone implied something like that? Thats not news its objectivity and has no place in news reporting. What she did say was that by Hillary bring up the sexism fact just made her look weaker and was a disservice to women in high places.

Posted by: Peter | September 2, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

Gov. Palin was right on, if a woman even has a “perceived whine” she has he!! to pay. If preceived by the media, it is too late, the media plays favorites, as we seen with “THE ONE”. I can no longer let the left wing media control my views. When will the media go after Osama and loserbiden, like they have with Hillary and Sarah?
Obama – NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Julie in tampa | September 2, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm

Oh geez, I remember Sarah Palin (then Sarah Heath) when she was a crappy sports reporter for KTUU. She sucked then,too. I love the folks that keep saying she’s got an 80% approval rating…and they don’t even live here or have a clue what she has and hasn’t done. If she somehow scraped up 80% they must have taken their poll in the oil fields of the North Slope. Big oil loves Sarah.

Posted by: Janie | September 2, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

Here’s the play folks…any criticism of Palin will be classifid as sexist. James Carville did a magnificent job last night of pointing out the idioticy of Palin’s nomination. Her government office in Wasilla is the size of a 7Eleven. The state population is less than Chula Vista(Remember Karl “The Matrix” Rove’s statement about Kaine). Her total staffing is about 50. Her staffing budget is $12M. Obama has more people in his voter registration pool that her entire Alaska staff. Obama’s campaign budget is THREE TIMES her Alaska state staff budget. Ther are more people in my zip code, than in Wasilla, AK. Those are facts, NOT SEXIST COMMENTS!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

Poor John, what’s he gonna do? LOL

Posted by: dan | September 2, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

Attn: McCain Supporters/Apologists
Backlash against sexism is not going to get your team elected.
I am not appalled by her lack of experience. I am appalled by her extremist views about abortion.
No exceptions for rape or incest.
Are you kidding us??
McCain/Palin/Delay/Craig/Rove/Bush

Posted by: billy smith | September 2, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

Honestly, I don’t understand why people are so upset over Pallin’s comment – it’s her opinion and she’s welcome to it. People are so eager to hate Sarah Pallin which is ironic since she is a woman who went in and literally kicked butt in Alaska and cleaned up corruption, compared to Obama, who was elected to the Illinois state senate, and never even entertained the thought of fighting corruption in his state. People don’t like Sarah Pallin because she is tough, she’s happily married, she balances work and family and she fights for what she believes is right. As for having a pregnant teenage daughter, it’s refreshing to finally see a political family who faces the same challenges as millions of American families. Maybe now, once people set their judgments aside, we can have a serious conversation about the problem of teen pregnancy in this country. These girls, including Pallin’s daughter, Jayme Lynn Spears, and others are a product of our own American society.

Posted by: momobella | September 2, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

Its more of a difference of opinion instead of an insult from the opposing Party.
Personally, what Palin said does not even compare to the damaging insults and smears Hillary and Bill put up from fellow democrats!

Posted by: eviee | September 2, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

Randy S said: “Hillary DID whine and can’t hold a candle to Sarah Palin.”
I really cannot even begin to tell you what I think of your comment, Randy S.
Give Palin maybe 15 more years in politics, and then we’ll maybe START to make comparisons between her and Hillary.

Posted by: AEK | September 2, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

The world is laughing at McCain’s first attempt at a presidential decision. This man is not only out of touch with the people of America, hes out of touch with reality.

Posted by: annette g | September 2, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

Give Palin maybe 15 more years??? At the rate she breeds?

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

If Hillary Clinton hadn’t run, some other women might have run. Every pregnancy is a risk, at any age.
She’s not complaining about her children, or anything else.
Hillary Clinton does whine. A LOT.

Posted by: CC | September 2, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

John McCain basically secured his party’s nomination back in February, so he had about 6 months to ponder and make a descent decision. Then, out of the blue comes this Sarah Palin woman, who obviously was not vetted by the McCain team, and carrying all kinds of baggage. This is the first major decision John McCain has made towards his presidency, and what a disaster! I would have expected something like this from GW, but from a Maverick. He talks like a Maverick, but he really makes Jackass decisions!!!!

Posted by: dmac1 | September 2, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

So…who saw the picture of the “mullet man” boyfriend? He looks enthusd to have knocked up a Palin, huh? His live is effectively OVER!!! Got that shotgun, Todd? For the wedding!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

Give Palin maybe 15 more years??? At the rate she breeds? How in the world is she gonna have time for politics?

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm

momobella—yes the society that the bible banging right has created. we need to educate our kids at every turn about safe sex and give them free condoms at public health nurses. we must not make sex a dirty thing but something to do with someone you care deeply about and that it can be fun if done safely.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm

You liberals must really be crapping your pants in fear over Sarah Palin. The poison that’s spewing shows how mean and nasty you really are. If you aren’t afraid, why not just ignore her?

Posted by: Mark | September 2, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm

WOW. So if she’s that tough, then I say “Come out swinging – Biden” Palin’s man enough to stand up to anything.

Posted by: Jeanne021556 | September 2, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm

LDS…what does that stand for, let me think…..Local Dumb Sh-t, or some subversive religious cult in Utah? Irrespective, let me guess, home schooled? How much is the GOP paying you to blog? You, along with “Stony-tony, Sigmond, Susie, SaraJ, to name a few, collectively make Vanna White seem like a candidate for MENSA.

Posted by: PragmaticTexan | September 2, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

mark —- we are not affraid we know obama will win this fall we just will not let off like we did in 2000 and 2004 if we hadnt king george would never had a chance to destroy this nation like he did. we will not be swiftboated again we will be doing the swiftboating this time.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

It’s amazing how the newsmedia has went after Gov. Palin with half-truths and lies. The DNC must really have pull with them, this story is a prime example. I fully understand where Sarah is coming from. Gov. Palin is a true success story and it hurts the DNC controlled media and they are doing everything possible to discredit this successful woman!
McCain & Palin – “REAL AMERICANS”

Posted by: paulette in Ocala Fl. | September 2, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

palin implied Clinton’s a whiner? that’s nothing! obama played the race card by falsely and maliciously implying that Clinton disrespected MLK when she merely acknowledged LBJ’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement. OBAMA = HYPOCRITE

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

Johnny Mac could not have picked a better VP. This Republican team is going to rollover Dems. Osama Hussein Obama and that old dinosaur Joey Biden. Bye the way, I love watching no-nothing Lefties protest at the RNC. FOX did some nice pieces showing these “elites” not knowing who the current VP is. Great stuff. Every four years, Dems show thrir ignorance without fail. Thank you!

Posted by: Mario O. | September 2, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm

for obama, the best interests of obama trumps all else

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm

I am always comforted that the Obama cult are way more “blog friendly” and youth driven. Even more comforting is that the Boomers and Seniors are the more reliable voting bloc in this country AND WILL DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF THIS ELECTION……and are busy raising families and doing their jobs, with no time like the college cult Obama pays to be all over these boards!
McCAIN/PALIN!

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm

It looks like whoever wrote this story is trying to manipulate public opinion. The headline suggests that what Sarah Palin said was far worse than what she actually said. It is an obvious attempt to anger Hillary voters who might not bother to go on to READ the story.
It is simply more evidence that ABC news can’t hire people who just report the news, they have to shape it to fit their predjudices.
David

Posted by: David | September 2, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

Obama and the media called Hillary a whiner over and over again, and Obama called Bill someone with Alzheimers. Obama said Hillary would throw everything plus the kitchen sink at him. Obama said Hillary was on his short list. We need stronger laws for equal treatment of women. Because the media has been telling women that we have fairness and equality, and oh yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus. It time for a change. It’s McCain/Palin time.

Posted by: Chuck | September 2, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

“The unbelievable Sarah Pollen story” Can you even spell, Mr. Patriot? Obviously the Dems are outsourcing to other non-English speaking countries to blog hateful, bigoted remarks, as evidenced by their poor spelling.

Posted by: Jeff | September 2, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

Mark,
Hell yeah, I’m crapping in my pants over Palin. It’s absolutely pathetic, that in six months, this dangerous woman has been picked. Never being vetted. She was a member of an organization that wants to secede from OUR nation. She emplores POWER over PRINCIPLE (just like John McCain said at her intro…listen to it again). She preaches that abstinence only crap, and it failed in her own home. She’s nothig more than a cheerleader with a journalism degree. Her husband can’t control his drinking and driving. If you’re not crapping, you will be if she’s allowed anywhere near the White House. John McCain has his own reasons for us to crap about…namely his judgement with this pick. They will be stopped!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm

“anti-war” protesters becoming violent is the same reprehensible hypocrisy as displayed by “pro-life” protesters shooting abortion doctors

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

This should tell you how simple minded McCain thinks you are to chose this women to get the disgruntled Hillary supporters vote. Issues that Hillary supports with Obama do not matter only what you wished could happen will drive you to support The McCain /Palin ticket.
LOOKING FOR THE WOMAN SCORNED VOTE!! AND GET ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF CRAP…
And if the calling from Mother Nature -Gustav – or “act of God” – does not make you realize what that party is about (RNC- Oil interest and lobbyist) partying through the night -defending the hypocrit Veep. An yes she is a hypocrit cause her family is a role model acting contrary to what she has preached- ABSTINENCE!!!. WOW. The exception to the rule is what this party is all about.

Posted by: sxymthr | September 2, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

mario o —- you republicans are as senile as mccain. the dems will throw out the devil worshiping republican party this fall so this nation can heal and move forward.

Posted by: tom | September 2, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

of course, to a different degree

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

“I think Debra liked Hillary for more than just her politics! lol.” Becka, you’re more of the bigoted, sexist, homophobic Obama supporters. VOTE NO TO BIGOTED OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!

Posted by: Jeff | September 2, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm

I don’t hear that she’s calling Hillary anything but telling her to push harder as we have to being women. I hear the MEDIA who ever that wrote this is putting words in Palin’s mouth.
It’s soooo not fair. I guess all is fair in game and politics.

Posted by: Kim | September 2, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm

tom….i have been a lifelong Democrat, but “devil worshiping republican party” followed by a hope that “this nation can heal and move forward” is the kind of hateful politics “inspired” by obama, who undoubtedly was probably partially influenced by the hateful sermons of rev. wright……this party of hate no longer represents me and my family, much as the party of ignorance (republicans) has never represented us….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm

It is amazing how insecure the “blues” are to be threatened by a fresh face. The true definition of “change” is not a platform based in “tax and spend and redistribute wealth” but a platform designed to change the low, low satisfaction rating of Congress. Two independent people that fight against the horrible pork barrel politics that both parties are now engaged in is what is important. Tax small businesses more and create more government and you duplicate Carter’s 70% top tax rate, 10%+ unemployment and idiotic gas lines. With all respect, it was the Democrats that are famous for take from the working and give to the welfare and the Republicans that joined in later in order to secure re-election. Just Google tax rates for the last 10 presidents and figure out for yourself what WILL happen if Obama wins with a Dem congress. Of course, if you are a member of the party of “we want your stuff and squash the real American dream”, no one can help you but those that promise “free” stuff with no payment.

Posted by: politicsarenotateamsport | September 2, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

Can I just remind you Republicans that John divorced his first wife while she was recuperating from a car accident. Oh wait a minute, he started an affair with Cindy, and then divorced his first wife. So, yea Edwards definately did wrong. But to think that McCain is some sort of saint…. man. Get a grip America. Oh and to the person that posted about Palin and being associated with Neo Pentacostal Dominionist. Everyone should google that, be informed people.

Posted by: Tisha | September 2, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

Frankly Palin doesn’t seem to have a done a good job parenting, and being good at home and rising good children speaks to one’s character. It does matter. Her oldest son isn’t in college. Blogs say the older kids struggle in school with bad grades.

Posted by: Nanny Sauve | September 2, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

McCain is not Bush….these two hated each other in 2000 and probably still are not fond of one another…informed voters know this. McCain the Maverick has done it again with Palin and MILLIONS OF US ARE THRILLED!
The more the Lib/Dems try to trash her, the fiestier some of the Hillary supporters for McCain will become. Keep it up.

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

MARK and others keep saying that because we’re laughing about McCain’s choice, that we must be scared of Palin. If that’s his theory then he and others must be absolutely terrified of Obama because they spend an awful lot of time on here nit-picking things like his middle name (I didn’t pick mine, did you pick yours?). I’m here to say that I am THRILLED with McCain’s choice. He has showcased his inability to make a decision that would serve America, and he pretty much handed the election to Obama & Biden. Well done, Senator McCain.

Posted by: Sunny | September 2, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

WOW! Talk about Women supporting Women. Palin was picked because she has a pretty face and talks tough talk. She’s no Hillary! She is a disgrace to women who have put the time and effort in Washington like Kay Bailey and Conde. She can’t in any way fill their shoes right now. Maybe later, not now. What’s coming out of the closet next? A drunken cheaten husband?

Posted by: TAMMY | September 2, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

i can understand and appreciate the efforts of some in the republican party to stave off irrelevancy by promoting more progressive platform, only to be dismissed and ignored by the neo-conservative (i.e. anti-American) members of the gop……not all republicans are evil, much as not all democrats are good……the level of vitriol as allowed and inspired by obama’s campaign is a bad sign of what his candidacy has truly meant, as against those who have not fallen in line behind him (especially as against Clinton and her supporters)
all that matters to obama supporters is obama…..unity and compassion be damned, unless they serve his best interests (as opposed to those of America)….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

The selection of a crazy person like Palin has set the women’s movement back 20 years. I would like her to undergo a mental evaluation. There is something seriously wrong with her set of priorities. She is entertaining and I laugh everytime I see the clip of McCain looking at her caboose during her introduction in Dayton. Poor old guy, listening to that snake in the garden.

Posted by: zippy20082012 | September 2, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm

condi rice is a clueless lemming….her inability to recognize right from wrong and her involvement with this worst administration in U.S. history is a testment to her lack of character and good judgment…..

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm

DEBRA – ohgod, I’m so sick of the “Hillary supporter for McCain” b.s. Exactly which issue did McCain and Clinton agree upon? Either you have changed your mind about every major issue, or you were never a democrat to begin with. I supported Hillary too, I’d vote for her tomorrow if I could, but I’d vote for a one-eyed monkey before I’d vote for McCain. He and Hillary were night and day – and I care too much about my country to pout and try to throw an election. Get a freakin’ life.

Posted by: Jake | September 2, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm

Actually, I WANT Palin to stay on the ticket. She was only nominated Friday, and this has become a DISASTER!!! Mitt, Huckabee, Pawlenty, Liebermann and Jindal must be feeling like complete degenerates. Karl “The Matrix” Rove looked at a spreadsheet that said Obama was having a problem with white, surburban, females…and he farted out Sarah Palin. Great pick Rovie…(sorta like that “You’re doing a heckuva job Brownie). She won’t last a week. Why no appearances on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, Fox News Sunday? They’re gonna keep her in a bubble until tomorrow, she might even have a breakdown on stage. By the way, how did that praying for a big storm on the DNC Convention work out?

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm

the next opponent that obama’s supporters treat with any respect will be the first…..

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

The media in this country is so far left they are sickening. They are sickening with their adulation to Obama.
Biden, he is a poor excuse for a public servant.
McCain/Palin 2008 ticket is IT!

Posted by: Bob in Ohio | September 2, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

The media is swiftboating Gov. Palin, Obama needs all the help he can get. We have family in Alaska, and Gov. Palin is very highly revered and admired. She busted the Oil Companies and lowered taxes on fuel and property tax, to name a few. She also caught the republicans in crime and busted them, her own party! That took bravery and that’s why her approval is over 80%. What has Obama done, except attend racist churches, associate with criminal muslims and terrorists. Gov. Palin is a success story, Obama is like lipstick on a pig.

Posted by: Sylvia B. | September 2, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

I was for McCain but now I can’t…
Just a heart beat away…
He’s too old. she’s too young.
You gotta give it to the Dems for those numbers.

Posted by: RealMcCoy | September 2, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm

only those who truly want what is best for our children, our troops and America will write in Senator Clinton’s name on November 4th….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm

Vote McCain, for more of the same,feel the pain and don’t complain! Heaven help us all!…with so many dumb American voters..its McSame in 08! A man who said that he does not know much about the economy and who only talk about war in Iraq and vietnam..no domestic policy! No hope! Americans are the dumbest voters anywhere in the world..Europeans laugh at us all the time for the dumb leaders that we choose..YOu go around the world and people ask “How is it you Americans choose these leaders who cannot speak proper english and do not have a clue on world affairs, kill your economy and you keep putting the same type of people in office and they are correct!(George Bush/John McCain) Heaven help us all! The euro and pound are stronger than the dollar and the standard of living is higher in the Scandinavian countries than America..someone will call me unpatriotic! But what I just said is the Truth..I love my country and that is why I want a president of whom I can be proud when he travels around the world to represent me..someone who can speak well and understand that economic power is more important than military power..that man is Obama! I’m independent and did not vote for him but I am convinced now that he is the man. McCain would be an embarrassment around the world like Bush..The world is watch with bated breath hoping that we get it right this time. Heaven help us all!

Posted by: Stanley | September 2, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm

obama’s lemmings have become every bit as bad as dubya’s robots: unable to see any flaws on their candidate and ready to denigrate, disrespect and absolutely hate on any who do not agree with them that their candidate is the 2nd coming of christ…

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm

This phony Title to the article emphasizes the ABC Liberal Bias. ABC is only interested in pretending that this is Gov. Palin somehow insulting Hillary, which she did not do. ABC and the Slobbering Liberoid Media Shills for Obama are in a full orgy of smear,lies, and gutter attacks on Gov. Palin. ABC is in a panic.

Posted by: philly | September 2, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm

with so many dumb voters, it’s no surprise that we have obama and mccain as our choices from the two major parties….

Posted by: chris | September 2, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm

You cannot legislate morality!!
Palin’s personal life doesn’t matter. I AGREE. However, for years the Republicans have held themselves out to be the “moral majority,” preaching to us about family values. It is the rhetoric of the party that is the problem.
Palin typifies the modern Republican. She is quick to preach morality, ie. anti-abortion. Apparently, being an unwed pregnant mother is morale? She says she is proud of her daughter?
The fact is that you cannot legislate morality. There is a reason for constitutional separation between church and state.
The government’s job is to address the economy, foreign affairs, education, and environmental issues. It is not the place of government to legislate our personal lives and choices. We must find our own morality in our own families, churchs, and communities. Do you really think that the government can legislate “family values”?
I am a Christian. I implore other Christians to look at the issues the government can and should address rather than the false promise of legislated morality.
Do you care about our environment? Do you care about adequate, available, affordable education for all our children? Do you care about affordable and quality health care? Do you care about the well being of the elderly?
Let your answers to these questions guide your vote in November not the false promise of legislated morality.

Posted by: Gwen | September 2, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm

McCain suffers from Stockholm syndrome big time. He LOVES people who tortured him or screwed him. He sure LOVES Bush ever since Bush screwed him in South Carolina.
He just hired the hit man that Bush used.

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm

Nov. 2007
Midwest Democracy Network: “If you are nominated for president in 2008 and your major opponents agree to forgo private funding in the general election campaign, will you participate in the presidential public financing system?”
Mr. Obama: “Yes.”
June 2008
NY Times: Senator Barack Obama announced Thursday that he would not participate in the public financing system for presidential campaigns.
I lost tremendous respect for him when he broke his pledge. I don’t know if I can bring myself to vote for him or not. I’m sick of politicians who give their word and then break it later with lame excuses.
Don’t get me wrong, I know McCain has done the same, but I thought Obama was different. It seems the only “change” he is creating is the “changing” of his commitments whenever it is convenient.

Posted by: nettman | September 2, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm

I am glad Sarin Palin is a Vice Presidential nominee. She would not be there, however, without Senator Hillary Clinton having raised the profile of the untenable abuse that women have taken to make this possible for her to be considered. Had Ms. Palin worked in nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, for any time, she might appreciate what it takes to open doors. One can only give so much extra effort before they either have a myocardioinfarction or speak out. There is a balance between keeping quiet and working hard and knowing that sometimes one has no choice but to speak out . Ms. Palin is not walking onto as nearly as hostile national stage because of the people, like Senator Clinton who took the sllngs and arrows before her — even if only a few weeks before her. She is there because Democratic’s were not convinced that the absence of Senator Clinton from the National Party Ticket presents a platform democrats wish to vote for. She is there because she has led a relatively traditional life (married with children) and has yet to see how trying it may be to let the punches just roll off. Just work harder? She is there because of Sally Ride, Judy Resnick, Tailhook Report, Anita Hill and Lois Jensen and Barbara Walters stepping into the Evening News Anchor Desk — only a short while ago. Did all of the whine? I don’t know. Did they all sacrifice? Undoubtedly. Will Ms. Palin’s children be hurt because of scandal-searches? Undoubtedly. This “day and age” still exists. While Ms. Palin may have believed that Senator Clinton did herself a great disservice, she did a great service for women-kind by speaking out — whiny or not — We The People still need to be unconfused. Would Ms. Palin have made through college without a scholarship were it not for a Beauty Contest? From what I can see, Ms. Palin has had a relatively easy time of it. It is people like me who have opened the door for you — now try to find a way to stay in. You will take the brunt over the next 90 days of what some have taken for a lot longer.
Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make them come true.

Posted by: Wisdom | September 2, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm

The level of Palin worship is approaching the level of Obama worship. By this time tomorrow, Sarah will be declared a blessed virgin.

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

Swiftboating Palin??? I thought she was outdoorsy she’d be able to swim. Cheerleader with a journalism degree. That’s not swiftboating, THAT’S A FACT!!! Was a member of an organization pushing to secede from the nation, THAT’S A FACT. Violated position of power to have her ex brother-in-law’s boss fired, THAT’S A FACT. Abstinence only teachings failed in her own home, THAT’S A FACT. Husband is a dangerous drunk behind the wheel, THAT’S A FACT. Facts do not equal swiftboating!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Chris, you republicanS have an apparent monopoloy on dumb and stupid….8 years of GWB and now you want McCain to follow. PLEASE!!!
Insanity: DoING the same dumb things over and over AGAIN, expecting CHANGE.
OBAMA/BIDEN08…CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

Posted by: dmac1 | September 2, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm

She is supposed to be 7 months pregnant in this video? I have not see anyone that pregnant sitting leaning forward like this. Just noticed it. In any case, I hope she is saying what she is saying, knowing how it works in Washington politics. I hope she understands what Hillary had to face in her career. I do not think the challenge in Alaskan politics match up to the challenge in Washington or in the world. It is good that she is fresh, but it is scary she is green. And she is so ideological. No scientific support for global warming? No abortion even in the case of rape? Propose creationism in school? Furthermore, the way the world treats her is almost as if she has been chosen as a new bride of a royal family or something. A queen next to King McCain. She has no opinion for healthcare, national security and global economy?

Posted by: Question | September 2, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm

SYLVIAB – yeah she lowered property tax in Wasilla and stuck us with a tax on FOOD. Guess which is more? She also left the town of Wasilla wallowing in debt. Highly revered? Only by the oil companies. You don’t know ANYTHING about Palin.

Posted by: Shannon | September 2, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm

SYLVIAB – Taxes in Wasilla increased 33% under Palin.

Posted by: Randi | September 2, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

I didn’t hear the complaining when Kerry was bieng swiftboated. We are simply perfecting a technique that the repugnicans started.

Posted by: dmac1 | September 2, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

Obama does’nt get it..all he talks about is making America strong again economically, and bringing jobs back home, educating our children..and affordable healthcare for all. Americans don’t want to hear about that..they want a strong leader who can pick a fight with Russia,North Korea, China and Iran..and we can show off what a strong military we have..while our economy is going down the drain..So as I tell people everyday..get ready for president McCain and more of the same. With the state of the economy and the price of gas, jobs lost,homes lost, etc..it baffles me that McCain and Obama is running neck and neck in the polls..but I get it now..Americans love war..and Obama doesn’t know how to start a war..he is not even interested in war! He is more domesticy policy focused..Mistake Obama! Mistake!

Posted by: Stanley | September 2, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm

TONY – uhhh, that’s because that’s what little Georgie put on his campaign posters and stickers, “W”.

Posted by: Randi | September 2, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

The McCain/Palin ticket is the most irresponsible ticket ever. Are these people the best the GOP could come up with????

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

Palin was just bought! Wheres all the resource’s in america? Alaska! So the Bush family is still running america into the ground. Oil and Palin go hand in hand. She promised to help the people of Alaska find the crooks! She found them! Not wearing seat belts. Shes just anoughter politician now. She should have started in the judical system. she totally ignord it? Her promises down the drain. Her daughter is none of any ones business but her own.

Posted by: Steven | September 2, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

Palin was just bought! Wheres all the resource’s in america? Alaska! So the Bush family is still running america into the ground. Oil and Palin go hand in hand. She promised to help the people of Alaska find the crooks! She found them! Not wearing seat belts. Shes just anoughter politician now. She should have started in the judical system. she totally ignord it? Her promises down the drain. Her daughter is none of any ones business but her own.

Posted by: Steven | September 2, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

Jake at 5:50….I was a Hillary supporter and I will vote McCain…it’s not policies….it’s love of country, no criminal, racist, terriorist TIES as King Obama….so leave me alone about policies….COUNTRY FIRST!
50% of Americans vote with their EMOTIONS
50% vote policies….THERE YOU HAVE IT

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

Are you Palin haters on crack? Did any of you making these vicious remarks about Palin’s comment even watch the video? What did she say that was so awful, for crying out loud?
She made a reasoned statement about how women in politics ought to handle unfair criticism. She was advocating being tough and not giving in to the impulse to immediately play the victim. She even used the term “percieved whine”. She also gave props to Hillary for all she has done for women in politics.
The whole statement was well-spoken, respectful, thoughtful and classy and it came from a woman in politics who presumably went through some of this in her election.
One poster above wrote:
“Palin certainly has some important ‘mothering’ to do with her own family (newborn baby with special needs? 17 yr old daughter pregnant?)….seems like this lady needs to be at home with her family. Now that would show me some real family values.”
Honest to god, I’ve never seen such bitter and hateful people as you all. I’d call you neanderthals but that would be an insult to cavemen. You call yourselves liberals and you say this stuff? That kind of cognitive dissonance is a sickness. You people need help.

Posted by: Bill C | September 2, 2008, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm

Hell, I wish I could answer a 70 question quiz, and have a two hour interview and get offered the VP of the United States position!!! Palin just got a passport in 2007. I’ve been to more countries than this woman. This is pathetic!!! She’s a foreign policy expert because Alaska is the closest state to Russia says Cindy McCain. Her pills must be wearing off!!! I guess Putin will be afraid, very afraid of the “cheerleader”. She not qualified to cover the Olympics for ABC, much les be the VP of the USA. By the way, she pushed of secession…she deserves death, not the VP!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm

When I look at the Democratic party, I see a mix of wisdom, youth, diversity,and tolerance. The Democratic party is also reflective of how America actually looks. On the other hand, the Republican party represents the status quo; those who refuse to change thier paradigms. Who moved my cheese?

Posted by: dmac1 | September 2, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm

What is scary to me than the people running for President are the people that vote without the IQ of a cherry pit

Posted by: Joe | September 2, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm

Why didnt he pick Hutchinson, Jindal or Pawlenty. No one knows this woman, and daily is proving that neither does John McCain or his campaign. As a republican, I can only support Bob Barr now, or hold my nose for Obama and Biden. Palin is a daily dose of General Hospital, and The October Surprise is coming form our party and not from the Democratic side.

Posted by: latinovoter1 | September 2, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm

Pro-life my foot! That is just a cover-up to keep us from focusing on what they really stand for “The need to Bear Arms to keep the status quo by killing many innocent people either by war, ordering electrocution or lethal injection of children when they are a bit older. They simply save their killing for later. These right-wingers are the true killers, which is why “they cling to their guns” with hatred of many and insist on killing the children of others when they are a little older by lethal injection or death by electrocution. Right-wings are the first to insist on killing others by wars or lethal injections. The so-called pro-life for no abortion is just a big cover-up for what they really stand for. Wake up people! The “Right-Wingers” are actually “Wrong-Wingers!!”

Posted by: ForRealFolks | September 2, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm

Despite my aversion to this Republican ticket, Palin’s words reflect my feelings exactly toward Hillary Clinton’s pattern of self-applause for her power and aggressive and poor me when the lead was slipping away. Never once did I see Clinton take one iota of responsibility for her losses. It did not occur to her that women who would otherwise support her didn’t like her unhealthy tactics. That poor me has been somewhat effective I think as I hear people on C-Span, callers, say they think she got a rough deal. Huh? Weren’t they there when she was on the assault? Didn’t they see the Karl Rove strategies she and Bill attempted to use. It’s the first time they didn’t work. In that way, maybe Clinton got a rough deal. But to play the poor me as she has, Palin’s seen it truly. Doesn’t mean I think Palin’s presidential material.

Posted by: Gaias Child | September 2, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm

This was a poor pick. It’s so desperate of McCain doing whatever he can to take Clinton’s votes. First the commercial and now this. Then he lies about the reason he picked her. If that’s not more of the same I don’t know what is…
Sarah Palin holds a BA in journalism from the University of Idaho. She sounds more like a journalist want-to-be pundit on this video than someone who knows much about government.
Barack Obama attended Occidental College for two years, then got his B.A. from Columbia University. He later got his law degree from Harvard Law School (where he became the Harvard Law Review’s first black president), graduating magna cum laude. Obama was also a lecturer of constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School.
It bothers me that the main things they have to go against Obama is his good qualities – his intelligence and education (elitist) and his ability to communicate (too popular). Doesn’t make any sense to me.
I really liked McCain for his honor and experience but this choice just blew that edge out the window.
These vp choices shows McCain’s bad judgment and Obama’s good judgment.

Posted by: Real McCoy | September 2, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm

No one can be silent any way?this news ohever make me a sick men been a Father of three teen’s my self sula,ana,and maggie by the way ana my second she is a handicaped girl with multy-paralisis and she is seizure an other word she soffer from seisure on a evryday basis so this pass two to three day has been very painful to me for many reason .my time in the focus of this election ,my strong belief on the Barack Obama candidency,my desapointment on many issues that are vital to me in my Family ect ect’s but the story of that young teenage 17th years old daugther of ms palin that governor from Alaska not only hurth me deep inside for the facts my two older teenages girl are 16th going to seventeen and my oldest oldest sula who by the just start Her fresh year of college she is 17th to be 18th on this september 18 th and my yongerst maggie she is 13th to be 14th.so you see I have reason to be sick and Iam but on thing that keep me going is the fact that all this happen for a reason good and bad the fact is and will remain for ever in History this poor litle girl intimacy and privacy as been critically violated and that explicitly by the one that miss calculate the time and confound speed for presipitation and that of course is senator MCcain because just like in any event good or bad the buck al;ways stop to the top and this time is no different and it should not be and I further believe that the Americans peoples no better then that and can prove better then that and will do better then that just to finish I know that senator MCcain should know better then much peoples that one can not jump in the water if you can not” swim ” that is to move through water by means of the limbs,fins,or tail?to move as though gliding through water?to float on water?to possess a superfluity;abound?to experience a floating or giddy sensation;bedizzy?to move through or across by swimming?the act of swimming and not “SWINGING”.God bless America and all it’s peoples I did pray for the gulf coast and I could be more happy with what God as than for the peoples of the gulfs and it’s in the record(abc)(cbs and all just like evrything elses.

Posted by: Ronald Roy | September 2, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm

mfmros, more whites are on welfare.

Posted by: atl | September 2, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

mfmros, more whites are on welfare.

Posted by: atl | September 2, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

mfmros, more whites are on welfare.

Posted by: atl | September 2, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Goooolly…this is what the “mainland” looks like? I had no idear, there are houses not attached to wheels? I gotta get my mullet done, imma be a big star at the RNC Cunvechun!!!

Posted by: Bristols Sperm Donor | September 2, 2008, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm

Ronald Roy, this is a blog, not an essay writing contest. After reading all that crap, I still don’t understand what hell you said.

Posted by: dmac1 | September 2, 2008, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm

mfmros why even bring race into this?
Posted by: Robin
Because mfmros is ignorant.

Posted by: atl | September 2, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm

The Maury Povich ratings went through the roof today! Ya know that show where liberal offspring are trying to find out who the real father is? At least in her case .. they know without having to test 20 bruthas from the hood!
Posted by: Grover
Funny Grover the last time i watched Maury, it was 1 white girls and numerous white boys from the hood. Just like the high school in MA, with all the pregnant white girls, just like the repuiblican VP white pregnant daugther. Hmmm, grow up.

Posted by: atl | September 2, 2008, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm

Anybody remember that John McCain talked that BS about having weekly question and answer periods with Congress to gauge governments confidence in him? Well, that’s out!!! He’s scared of CNN and canceled Larry King tonight. I guess Campbell Brown pressing poor Tucker Bounds about “cheerleader” Palin was too frightful. Everything out of his mouth is an ourtight lie!!!

Posted by: BruhMan | September 2, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm

Carry on, Hitlery whiners. You love Hitlery stories, especially about her “dodging sniper fire in Bosnia”. Forgot about that, didn’t you. Or her cussing out her secret service detail, more than once.
Even democrats didn’t forget it, that’s why she was not VETTED.
Don’t make Hitlery mad, she just might Vincent Foster you.
Palin/McCain 08

Posted by: LarryMan | September 2, 2008, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm

“this is the first time I have been proud of my country” apparently is a best applied to the spouse of the Republican nominee -
http://news.yahoo.com/story//ap/20080902/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_palin_politics
What a bunch of hypocrits!

Posted by: Young Atheart | September 2, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm

If you think you can attract Hillary supporters by nominating this women then you haven’t a clue as to what this election is all about. If you say you are a Hillary supporter and are now going to vote for McCain because of this VP selection then you are either a liar, a traitor or a complete idiot. No Hillary supporter would ever vote for this woman who stands for everything that Hillary is against. You see, we supported Hillary because of her intelligence, her experience, her support of children’s issues, her dedication to her job and her strong beliefs in everything that we believe in. We supported her for her backbone and her “never give up” attitude. The fact that she is a woman was just icing on the cake for us. To even suggest that we would vote for Sarah Palin because she is a woman is an insult to our intelligence as voters. Obama/Biden may not have been our first choice buy they are now our choice; and, as we all know, choice is very important to all Hillary supporters.
Maybe you can persuade someone that hates wolves and polar bears, that hates our environment, that likes to kill things of beauty and destroy pristine areas or would pee in their own drinking water for a profit to vote for your ticket. That, however, wouldn’t be a Hillary supporter. So dangle your woman carrot in front of someone else because we’re not in the market for that particular vegetable.

Posted by: Salsa | September 2, 2008, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm

I don’t get how people aren’t questioning the ugliest Red Elephant in the room. If the story of Trig’s birth is true (she delivers a speech and takes an 8+ hour flight AFTER her water broke) then SHE TRIED TO KILL HER DOWNS SYNDROME BABY without risking her right-wing pro-life political career by having an abortion.
She knew the baby had Downs (90% of mothers abort upon hearing this), she knew she couldn’t have an abortion so she does everything she can to terminate this baby and keep her hands clean. I think this speaks greater volumes about her pattern of hypocrisy.
This was her 5th child (we know of) and she was giving birth at 44 years old. Don’t tell me she didn’t know what she was doing or the blatant mortal jeopardy she was risking on her unborn child. If (and its still a big if) Trig is her child, she hopped on that flight hoping by the time she got back to Alaska, that sweet downs baby would fall out of her lifeless, having suffocated in her womb absent of the amniotic fluid it needed to breathe.
Honestly, how many mothers reading this would have taken the same chance with their own child as Sarah Palin did with Trig Palin?
Either way, her career is the only thing that’s about to be aborted. And just think, were only a few days into knowing this crazy bizatch.

Posted by: Todd | September 2, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm

Nah, Sarah just HATES Texas, Texans, and the lower 49 states.
Alaska Über Alles.

Posted by: Vetter | September 2, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

I voted for Hillary but she is a whiner for getting herself between Barack and a Hard place. I would not have done anything to help that empty suit. Her speech was the best one out of the entire convention. Who vetted Palin? Who the hell vetted Obama?

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm

What does Palin know anyways as governor of 1 million moose? She has no place to judge Hillary. When Hillary Clinton was out working for the rights of women like Palin, what was Sarah Palin doing? Entering into beauty contests and getting her hair done! Palin is NO Hillary Clinton, and I wonder who seems like the whiner now?

Posted by: Anthony | September 2, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm

I voted for Hillary as well. But unfortunately to many people with no clue drank the juice and Obama won. Obama still has no clue and if he does he has not showed me. McCain is the other choice and I am still waiting on that as well. I hope whichever candidate wins it is because we the people really trust in them not just because they were great speakers or older than the other. Pay attention to what is real not the hype.

Posted by: Joe | September 2, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

No one is Hillary Clinton. The most important thing is that Obama is NO Hillary Clinton. That is the DNC’s mistake.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm

you know what, I am not a big supporter of Barack but I am getting sick of the republican hypocrites. The next time a repubican mentions Hillary or her campaign. I hope they choke on their own bile. John McCain and the rest of the radical right made Hillary, chelesa and bill’s life a living hell for years. I think Hillary called it a witch hunt. People may question Hillary’s love for Bill, but they never can question her love for Chelesa. She would have never sold Chelesa out like this, her claws always came out where Chelesa was concerned, but Gov Palin accepts a vp postion when her child is in a delicate situation. Also they child wont have any real purdens of beign young single and pregant. I bet mommy has good healthcare and grandam palin and grandpa paline will be footing the bill. I want to gag.

Posted by: rachel | September 2, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm

A Prediction:
Now that the McCain camp has used the sexism card so early in the media’s review of Palin, I bet that after Palin’s speech tommorrow night, every journalist, pundit and news station will hail her speech, saying she knocked it out of the park…
Whether it is a good speech, bad one or mediocre… they are gonna say she shone at the convention…
All the media steps backs when sexism is thrown out there…and then sucks up to the woman.
If you are a woman and want to play ball in the big leagues, then you better bring a big bat and learn to hit… this crying of sexism is a cop out.
Palin:
A wanna be, who isn’t gonna be

Posted by: lmg | September 2, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm

Uh, guys do you realize you are discussing leaky amniotic fluid?
There are testosterone patches for that.

Posted by: Kate | September 2, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm

Rachel,
Gag for what? I bet there are a ton of teenaged mother’s who would give their last diaper to have their mom be VP of the United States. Her daughter is pregnant so what? What is she supposed to do give up her career just to protect her? Sign up for midwifery classes? I don’t think well of Obama parading his two small children all over the front stage when he is the target of threats and hanging out with the likes of Rezko.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm

It’s hilarious to see the mainstream media trying to dredge this up to get Hillary supporters not to vote for her.
Too late. Obama & Co. already pissed them off and they ain’t coming back.
Next time try harder.

Posted by: Jo | September 2, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm

She’s not too bright. She
was asked in a recent tv
interview what are duties
of the Vice President.
She drew a blank.
You can google and find
out in a few minutes what
the Veep does.
Mr. Mediocrity McCain picks
Ms. Mediocrity from Alaska
who is not a woman of substance.

Posted by: anon | September 2, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

Back to back the mainstream liberal media (who supposedly backs women in power) has beat up on women, more so than any of the men.
Never again will they get their credibility back. And that’s a good thing.
:)

Posted by: Jo | September 2, 2008, 8:29 pm 8:29 pm

anon,
And your top of the ticket has no substance.
Gee, this is a tough decision.
Well, not really. I’ll pick the top of the ticket that is ready to go.

Posted by: Jo | September 2, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

A Prediction:
Now that the Obama camp has used the racism card so much, I bet that after Obama’s speech Thursday night, every journalist, pundit and news station hailed his speech, saying he knocked it out of the park…
Whether it is a good speech, bad one or mediocre… they said he shone at the convention…
All the media steps backs when racism is thrown out there…and then sucks up to the black man.
If you are a black man and want to play ball in the big leagues, then you better bring a big bat and learn to hit… this crying of racism is a cop out.
Obama:
A wanna be, who isn’t gonna be Martin Luther King, Kennedy or President of the United States

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm

Mai – im not obgyn but actually my water was leaking (just a trickle) with my daughter who was born 6-8 weeks early and my doctor didnt tell me its normal dont worry what i was told is when ever your sac is broken enough to leak there is a chance of infection they induce you or they have to close your cervix! i was already 4 centimeters open so i had to deliver and i was in the hospital alot in premature labor and they had stopped it ever other time…

Posted by: melissa | September 2, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

samantha what are you talking about??
racism? give me a break…

Posted by: melissa | September 2, 2008, 8:34 pm 8:34 pm

I hope that the attacks on Gov. Palin and her family keep up – when the idiot left attacks in mass it shows how scared they are of this little lady. The NY Times today had at least three stories knocking Palin and also knocking McCain for supposedly not checking her out more. Truth is all of Alaska knew all this stuff for months and so did McCain. KEEP ATTACKING, LIBS – A BIGGER TARGET IS ALWAYS EASIER TO SHOOT DOWN. ALL YOU ARE DOING IS AROUSING A SLEEPING GIANT!!!

Posted by: Jimbo | September 2, 2008, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm

Hmmm Palin has a pregnant 17 daughter and the media makes a big deal out of it yet
Obama has Rezko, Flager, Wright, Ayers and Larry Sinclair coming out of the woodwork and they fail to cover the story. Nah, they aren’t biased.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

All the news media is focussing the case against Palin and is diverting the attention to what Obama said about his Executive experience. What a shame? Even, Obama cannot vouch for his experience and tell people the story of his experience is in managing his campaign. Obama did not get it. Campaign and Presidency are two different things. Even Movie moghuls do campaigning for their Blockbluster Movie. Also,Obama trying to prove that he is VP candidate when he compared his experience with Palin.

Posted by: Tim | September 2, 2008, 8:42 pm 8:42 pm

Samantha I want to gag, because these republican radicals now want to tout Hillary as a standard when they trashed her for years. I want to puke when these right wing radicals say how courageous it is for bristol to have the baby when she was probably not given another option, and when she wont have to worry like other single mothers about daycare, healthcare, food, rent. That is what why I want to puke. I am not a big fan of Obama, but can only imagine what would have been said about Obama’s girls if this had happened to them oh and what if a 16 year old Chelesa had gotten preganant during the height of the lewinsky scandel oh it would have been maddness. This is why I want to puke.

Posted by: rachel | September 2, 2008, 8:42 pm 8:42 pm

jimbo does that mean most of these posters are afraid of obama then?
surprising enough i think jo was right when she said they are trying to show her in a bad light to keep clinton supporters from voting for her although i was shocked more were not annoyed by her acting like she was finishing hillary’s run with her female empowerment talks.. the cracks in the glass…
standing next to mccain talking change.. was kinda funny they all yelled ‘yes we can’…haha

Posted by: melissa | September 2, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

How do you know she was not given another option? So are you saying that you would ave rather her have an abortion? If I were pregnant 17 and my mom were governor of Alaska, I would think you know I screwed up but I will consult my mother and see what is the best thing for me and my baby. Her mother is pro-life so I wouls suspect that she would convince her to keep the child. Palin would be a hypocrite otherwise. Geeze if Bristol had an abortion and that came out it would be an even bigger story. I at least salute a pro lifer for standing behind their values and not being a hypocrite like some male pro-life advocates that don’t want abortions for anyone except their daughters who get knocked up by the pool boy.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 8:52 pm 8:52 pm

Tim.
Right on. Gov. Palin is being attacked because the left IS AFRAID OF HER…. AND YES… THEY WANT TO DISTRACT AWAY FROM THE FACT…. THAT OBAMA HAWS NO EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE WHATSOEVER. THE POOR DEMS HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ATTACK HER. BUT AS JIMBO STATES – ALL THE CRAZIES HAVE DONE IS TO AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT. TALK SHOWS ARE SWAMPED WITH SUPPORT FOR GOV PASLIN. SHE WILL BE A POWERHOUSE FOR THE REPS FOR MANY, MANY YEARS!!! GO MCCAIN/PALIN

Posted by: Manitu | September 2, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm

I don’t understand why Palen flew after her water broke but it was very risky. I think McCain only chose her because she is a radical pro-lifer and he needed to appease that conservative evangelical segment of his base AND he was hoping that Hillary supporters would maybe go for him for choosing a woman. (I think he was underestimating the intelligence of Hillary supporters. I think it could help with the far religious right.)

Posted by: Marilyn | September 2, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

I heard DOZENS of female caller today saying they are thrilled about Gov. Palin on the ticket and she has their FULL SUPPORT! Female voters are 54% of the population and not going to take the Lib smears like poor Hillary had to.
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN!
Why 3 NY headlines today with Palin in them…..ooooohhhhh they are very scared.
Also, Gov. Palin’s husband (boyfriend at the time) got a DUI from too many beers 22 YEARS AGO,
AND B. HUSSEIN WAS USING CRACK COCAINE AROUND THE SAME TIME…..
WHERE WAS THE COVERAGE AND TIME DEVOTED TO THAT….FAIR?

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm

rachel- very true… great point!!

Posted by: melissa | September 2, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm

If you are a woman with too much experience like Hillary that is a problem. If you are a woman without excess experience like Palin, that is a problem.
But an inexperienced male Obama? No problem – he’s black – and if you don’t vote for him you are a racist – even if you yourself are black.

Posted by: mary | September 2, 2008, 9:11 pm 9:11 pm

I used to think this election was going to be generational to the largest degree…middle age and up, vs. twenty something/thirtysomething….I now think it will be male/female.
It couldn’t be black/white, because although 98% of blacks are voting BO, they are only 14% of our population).
It WILL come down to the female vote.
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN/PALIN
(the single most popular Governor in the U.S.)
And don’t say I’m just voting for her because she’s a woman…..how many blacks are just voting BO because of his skin?

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm

I used to think the outcome of this election was going to be generational…middle age and up…for McCain and twentysomething/thirtysomethings for Obama. I am now thinking it will be male/female, and women are 54% of this country.
I loved Hillary and will gladly be voting McCain/Palin, after months of watching the slime Obama machine and liberal media giving him a free pass.
Oh, and don’t say I’m doing it just because I’m a woman when 98% of blacks are voting Obama!

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 9:18 pm 9:18 pm

sorry for the double post, my laptop had a wierd delay

Posted by: Debra | September 2, 2008, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm

So why is a mother’s values put on the line for her daughter getting pregnant? My mother got pregnant and her father was a minister. My mother will be the first to admit that she screwed up despite her upbringing. She did not have an abortion like my grandmother wanted her to. She gave birth to my brother at the age of 15. he is a fine adult and my grandfather loved him. Liberals should stop being hypocrites.
It turns out that Whoopi’s very own daughter Alexandrea got pregnant when she was just fifteen years old. And she gave birth to Amarah, her eldest daughter, when she was just 16. yet Whoopi spouts off about Palin on the View.
I am not one to blame people when their kids do stupid things. As a parent you give them the tools to do the best they can. I went to college and have a law degree, plus PHd. No one in my family ever got past a GED. I had no role models yet somehow ended up a doctor. The opposite is also possible. When it comes to kids, often times we have to expect the unexpected.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 9:21 pm 9:21 pm

Melissa, thank this whole thing is making me sick. I dont know many teenagers who run off nowadays to get married because they got knocked up, unless they happen to be in the public eye. I honestly think sara told that boy she would use him for target practice unless she did right by her daughter, heck we know she is under investigation to see if she got her ex brother inlaw fired, whas a little pressure on an 18 year old boy. Yes kids are gonna do what they are gonna do they are like people that way. That is the very reason we need to give them all the information that is available and all the options and not just stop at what we want them to do.

Posted by: rachel | September 2, 2008, 9:22 pm 9:22 pm

I hate to say his libs, but it appears that gov. Palin HAS MORE EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE THAN OBAMA, BIDEN AND HILLARY PUT TOGETHER – I am talking “EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE” – PROVE ME WRONG!!!

Posted by: Manitu | September 2, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm

Didn’t Hillary whine that Barak was getting softballs thrown while she had to answer tougher questions? Regardless. To those who don’t want their kids to be influenced by this womans daughter…give me a break. One thing I learned early in life is never judge another persons family cause yours might turn out worse. Whispers, rumors, claims of racism and nasty stuff, fueled by the media and Obamas pals at KOS and other places is why Hillary is not where Obama is today.

Posted by: david | September 2, 2008, 9:37 pm 9:37 pm

Debra blacks normally vote democratic anyway.

Posted by: d | September 2, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm

I’ll bet right about now Obama is thinking, “How can regain control of my own campaign”?

Posted by: Manitu | September 2, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm

Samantha I dont think Palin gave her daughter the tools she needed. Like i said kid will do what they want they are like people that way but when we give them limited options then they have limited views of the world. I may be going off on a tangent but forgive me. Teens often rebel against anything their parents stand for. I say this as an african american female. If you tell your child absitence is the only way guess what they are probably gonna have sex and not be smart about it, guess what if you preach hate against black people your child is coming home with maruice or sheniqua and if you preach against white people your child is coming home with billybob just to show they can do what they want. We need to our kids have the truth no matter if we agree with it or not. In this day and age there is no reason why there is an unwanted pregnancy except for rape/incest. All the other pregnancy’s are either planned or come out of ingorance. I am shocked how many teens don’t even think about double protection (condoms and the pill). Any this is just to say that Sara probably did her child a disservice by running and not totally educating her.

Posted by: rachel | September 2, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm

Lets be honest — she’s a disaster. She has no experience in any foreign policy matter. Plus: she alienates us middle-of-the-roaders with her holier-than-thou pro-life, pro-creationism, i-don’t believe in global warming, etc etc. I don’t know what McCain was thinking. Being 72 years old, we need a second in commmand who really knows what is going on. I was on the fence, but this just proves to me that McCain has gone crazy.

Posted by: jack | September 2, 2008, 9:48 pm 9:48 pm

I supported Hillary and I am pretty mad at Obama and the democratic machine. But Palin/McCain certainly don’t stand for what Hillary stands for. A vote for the republicans is a vote to have Roe-v-Wade overturned. It is a vote to spend another trillion! dollars on the military and dump our country into bankruptcy. A trillion dollars divided by all the people in this country means each man woman and child is carrying 100,000$ debt. And what did we get for this war? We didnt’ even get Osama — because he is in pakistan not in iraq. It is so infuriating!

Posted by: tony | September 2, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm

I think Palin is getting a bum rap for her family. Sh*t happens and you have to deal with it.
But I’m not voting for her because I think her way-right politics are insane — not to mention her running-mate is Bush III. McCain agrees with bush 95% of the time. That is way too much. He is also the world’s biggest flip-flopper. bush tax cuts: Against it, then for it. Immigration: Wrote a bill then voted against himself. Iraq: Said it would be easy, then said “I never said that”. Said we shoudl stay in iraq 100 years, then said we should get out in 2 years. He just flip-flops in the wind depending on what he thinks people want to hear. Of course you can find plenty of things he says to agree with — but he says the opposite just as often. I cant’ believe that the media never calls him one this.

Posted by: Mary Burke | September 2, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm

Rachel. I too am an African American female who practiced abstinence as advised by my mother I was a virgin until I was 24, and lost it to my husband. I did not get pregnant. I did not get pregnant. I don;t see where you are going with the abstinence thing. I practiced it and knew what birth control was. It took two people to make that baby and he could have worn a condone just as she could have taken birth control. You and I are not in the Palin household, so we really don’t know what was said or not said. Was it her daughter’s first time? Or was it her 16th time and she was not so lucky this cycle? Did she skip a pill? Was she doing rythm method and missed. How the hell do we know? We are not in that bedroom.
Teenaged pregnancy brought you Obama who was spawned of a bigamist. Palin’s grandchild will be a blessing for someone. Everything is according to God’s plan.

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

manitu, as I have said I am not a big Obama supporter but I think your commment is exactly what McCain is thinking. Hillary’s complaint about sexism was legit. Iron my shirt, monster, pimping out chelesa, her dress attire( the paintsuits), whether or not she showed too much emotion or not enough emotion. Palin’s gop buddies are using sexism to stop answering real questions like was she vetted and her stances on women issues like equal pay. She needs stop using Hillary too. Hillary was out on the stomp and earned her lumps and respect she wasnt handed the nomination. Palin was already booed when mentioning hillary. McCain forgot to tell her radical rights don’t like her.

Posted by: rachel | September 2, 2008, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

After listening to the racist and hate-mongering rants and raves of Jeremiah Wright and the church that Barack and Michelle Obama were members of for 20 years…
After knowing that the same Jeremiah Wright married the Obamas and baptized their children…
After Barack Obama called Wright his “old uncle” and “spiritual mentor”…
I find the comments about the Palin’s church ties to be proof of the stark fear of defeat being struck into the hearts of the Obama regime…
Anybody But Obama…

Posted by: Jayhawk | September 2, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

Hey, I actually admire a lot of Hillary Clinton’s work and positions, but she does have a tendency to whine every now and then…
So?

Posted by: Jayhawk | September 2, 2008, 10:04 pm 10:04 pm

McCain’s judgement really has to be questioned. Is this really “The person most qualified to take over in an emergency”. I really think not. Suppose on January 18th, mccain has a heart attack. You’ve got two wars, a huge financial crisis, and a new president who knows nothing about foreign policy, nothing about how washington works, nothing about anything except hunting moose. I think she’s been a decent governor — maybe. But she isn’t ready to be president on day one, and I have no idea what McCain is thinking. Isn’t his whole argument against obama that he is too inexperienced (after only 4 years in washington). If obama is too inexperienced, then palin is WAY too inexperienced. Too bad, I really might have voted for him if he had taken someone experienced like Romney or Pawlenty as a vp.

Posted by: Jackie Harrison | September 2, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm

Palin might be a serious force in the GOP someday. She really could be. But right now she is an anchor around their neck. Even some of the REAL conservatives have been calling McCain insane for this choice (David Frum, Charles Krautheimer, etc … these people are not lefties by any means). She just isn’t up to the task. Her choice makes McCain look like he has no judgment. The best thing McCain can do right now is to admit he made a mistake and call a do-over. Mistakes happen, but stupidity is when you don’t admit when you’ve made a mistake. If McCain doesn’t act like an adult and admit his mistakes, the GOP is going to lose this election big. If he admits his mistake, the country might respect him for his wisdom and honesty. Maybe.

Posted by: Tonya | September 2, 2008, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm

Please Obama was not ready on day one as a senator and has proven that by being a presidential candidate all the way through his term. Anyone can have a heart attack by the way. I am going with the POW over the pretty boy

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm

I don’t blame McCaine according to the media he has lost the election. So why not choose Palin? What does he have to lose? Why are the BOTS so worried?

Posted by: Samantha | September 2, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm

Samantha: True anyone can have a heart attack, but if you are 72, and you’ve had cancer several times, you have a pretty high chance of not making it through your term. Yeah, maybe McCain chose Palin as a hail-mary figuring that going the conventional way was a sure loss. I didnt’ think so — I thought he could have won just on the arguments without trying to be from left field. I’m still undecided, but now I’m very much leaning obama because of the palin pick.

Posted by: Tonya | September 2, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

What are bots. Are they like McGoo supporters.

Posted by: oo | September 2, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm

Tammy Lynn
September 2, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Barack Sexist charge, With Cnn & Msnbc
There is Proof out there I know first Hand, that Obama Campaign & Barack & Michelle Obama, them self, are making CNN & Msnbc, Thrash
Palin & Her Family,
Obama Campaign heard Quarter, emails and faxs going around, From Both Michelle & Barack,
To attack Sarah Palin on her Experience and Family Values, many sources right now confirming ties Between Cnn & Msnbc,. to the Barack Obama camp,
One Source in side Obama Head Quarters in Illinois one chief obama staffer claim that, He heard Barack telling them have Cnn & Msnbc, to thrash her and thrash her Hard, Let me worry if it Sexist or not, Msnbc & Cnn are Paid assets, and owe us, That is a quot

Posted by: Tammy Lynn | September 2, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm

This election is not only about party loyalties, its about making history! Obama has made history! Women are still trying. I applaud Palin for her courage to break the glass ceiling that has kept ALL Women from entering a domain our country’s government. Whether we like it or not -and as a Democrat I was really hoping to see Hillary be the first – Palin is changing the path for ALL women and I think that’s great! Democrats….you’ve left us down!!! We should have been the first!

Posted by: gaypastor | September 3, 2008, 12:03 am 12:03 am

BOTS are a leech like fly that infect horses. I don’t see Hillary as a whiner, after all she was very stoic after Jennifer and the girls laid out their allegations and when BJB was doing his thing in the Oral office, she can’t whine near as well as any of the “commentators” on the Communist News Network. Besides Which Palin Can’t be any worse a “female” LEADER than Barb Boxer.

Posted by: cuzinmikie | September 3, 2008, 12:12 am 12:12 am

I am a diehard Hillary Rodham Clinton voter. I am voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin in November.
JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN
The REAL TEAM for American Reform, Hope, True Change and Putting Country First!!
MCCAIN AND PALIN ~~~~~~
You have my diehard Hillary Rodham Clinton vote!

Posted by: Blondshag | September 3, 2008, 12:35 am 12:35 am

Hey Palin Fans!
Sarah has a nut case Pastor too!! His name is Ed Kalnins.
A review of recorded sermons by Ed Kalnins, the senior pastor of Wasilla Assembly of God since 1999, offers a provocative and, for some, eyebrow-raising sketch of Palin’s longtime spiritual home.
That means there are videos!!!!
The church runs a number of ministries providing help to poor neighborhoods, care for children in need, and general community services. But Pastor Kalnins has also preached that critics of President Bush will be banished to Hell…
Questioned whether people who voted for Sen. John Kerry in 2004 would be accepted to heaven, he charged that the 9/11 terrorist attacks and war in Iraq were part of a war “contending for your faith;” and said that Jesus “operated from that position of war mode.”
And if the political storm over Barack Obama’s former pastor Jeremiah Wright is any indication, Palin may face some political fallout over the MORE controversial teachings of Wasilla Assembly of God.
Gee, I remember the fuss all you Republicans made about Obama’s Rev. Hope you don’t mind if we do the same thing, OK!!!
Palin, the GIFT that keeps on giving!!!
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Davis | September 3, 2008, 12:38 am 12:38 am

Blondshag,
Your not a Hillary supporter you loser!
If you were you would listen to Hillary, NO HOW, NO WAY, NO McCAIN!!!!!!
I can’t wait until Hillary comes out and starts pounding Palin into the ground!!!
Maybe then you PUMA idiots will get the message!!!!!
Obama/Biden ’08!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Davis | September 3, 2008, 12:41 am 12:41 am

Hillary is so much better than this lady.
Palin used her body to get free college…
Then her daughter does the same. And 5 moths later she is getting married. Why did she wait for so long? to have a fake marriage for a couple of months and get divorced?
Her baby needs her and she leaves him to some else’s care. Then it is easy to raise a dozen children.
I do not trust Palin. She is in for power. She knows McCain can die any time.
Except that she can become a thorn for Hillary if McCain wins.
To have to fight for the presidency with an ex-vice-president Palin, can make life really difficult for Hillary.
And to lose the Rove case and have women go to jail for stopping a pregnancy will destroy us all.
Palin is a dangerous person. I do not trust her.

Posted by: Al | September 3, 2008, 1:57 am 1:57 am

The GOP is out-of-touch in general. They think everyone who is not in a country club doesn’t work hard and just whines.
Well, the GOP will own their failures in Hurricane Katrina, Iraq, and the housing crisis.
McCain/Palin Slogan. The only good polar bears are dead polar bears.

Posted by: Betty in New Jersey | September 3, 2008, 2:12 am 2:12 am

What if Obama had said that HRC was a whiner?

Posted by: Avembe | September 3, 2008, 2:40 am 2:40 am

I think that we all need to take a break, sit down and watch the convention. No, I am not a McCain/Palin supporter. I like the other guy. But my, aren’t we ready to jump the gun?
This is an old video. Let’s let all the other stuff play out. The media will bring us all the details in due time if there are any.
Meanwhile, wouldn’t it really be nice if we could get back to the issues of this election?
Michelle

Posted by: Michelle | September 3, 2008, 5:27 am 5:27 am

Last night, Obama was hailed as ” the most liberal, most inexperienced nominee to ever run for president.”
As Fred said, “We need a president who doesn’t think that the protection of the unborn or a newly born baby is above his pay grade.”
McCain and Palin will not be intimidated by what the polls say or what is politically safe or popular.
Anybody But Obama…

Posted by: Jayhawk | September 3, 2008, 6:21 am 6:21 am

Don’t even mention Sara Palin’s name in the same sentence as Hillary Clinton.
She can’t hold a candle to Senator Clinton.
The fact that she was even considered as a V.P candidate is due to the pioneer who went before her – Senator Clinton.
Remember that, understand that and appreciate that.

Posted by: Elizabeth Burke | September 3, 2008, 8:58 am 8:58 am

Of all issues from any candidate, the one that still troubles me the most is that Barack Obama, for 20 years, surrounded himself with people who hate the American system. I don’t really appreciate the personal lives of any of the four candidates, so I am turning to these concrete American issues as a guide:
Democracy, capitalism, national security, limited federal govt with strong states’ rights, the American dream unbridled by heavy taxation, accurate representation of constituency, and protection of the literal constitution.
JUST SAY NO TO SOCIALISM!!!!!!!
McCain Palin ’08.

Posted by: Lonzo | September 3, 2008, 10:56 am 10:56 am

What happened to family first? Mothers and fathers need to take care of their families and then venture out into the world and make it a better place. The Palin’s need to get their house in order.

Posted by: smhobbs | September 3, 2008, 11:06 am 11:06 am

Last night RNC was a joke, Senator Lieberman did more damage to the republican party with his lies about Senator Obama, than good. Stop being jealous of the man and get with the 2008 Democratic program. Last night looked like both “Old politics combined with Old Thinking Boyscouts.” Sarah Palin needs to put her family first to avoid family issues, also she does not have the experience to think about putting her feet in Senator Obama’s shoes.

Posted by: Sandy | September 3, 2008, 11:19 am 11:19 am

Still Everyone with there Bias,, so does any in here really look at the fact about both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin, they both don’t have NO yes that is right No Experience. But Obama running on That the Media is backing him and he is The new Messiah the 2nd coming of Christ,,, Most of you people are following him lie he a Image of the Virgin Marry, in a tree, or Image at a side of a building,, Most of you loser are trying to Fight who has More experience,,, The Fact that the media knows is Sarah Palin Has More Experience, Than Obama,, but I will at least say,,,, Sarah Palin & Barack Obama, NO EXPERIENCE MEANS nO EXPERIENCE, THEY BOTH ARE NOT QUALIFIED, at least palin not trying to be president with this record, and Obama looking to be President on some kind of Affirmative action issue, another free ride, He wants and needs on the job training, Biden his VP Pick said it him self, obama don’t have the experience, we don’t need to do on the job training,

Posted by: Paul V | September 3, 2008, 11:56 am 11:56 am

Wow that is funny, But does not change that fact, about Experience,,, what I love about most of these blogs are that
Obama supporters really believe half the stuff in here, They just love to argue over nothing,,, Get into a pissing Match who has experience who don’t, when its clear no one has experience between Obama & Palin, Most of you in here need to look get a dictionary look up the word “Fanatic”
Or “Cult” Read the Definition and you will Probably see your self then, Maybe, LOL
Most of you will vote because the media told you to. because that is what IN THING TO DO< I am sure it nice to be part of something big, and you want to jump on the band wagon, also so you can be cool, But its everyone right to Vote who they want, Because one thing for certain, it not going to change a thing on who going to win the Race, it that tight, Obama running out of trick,,, Maybe people should take responsibility on who they vote for, Like Jimmy Carter,, Obama is the 2nd coming of jimmy carter,, so when he voted out of office, after 4 years, or he really screws this economy up,,,Half of you will Deny you even voted for him sorry my friend that is a fact,

Posted by: Paul V | September 3, 2008, 12:06 pm 12:06 pm

Keep in mind that Sarah’s comment is coming from a Republican that would prefer to have McCain run against Obama rather than have to run against Hillary. It was always very clear to anyone with IQ above 95 that Hillary would have been impossible to beat. Given that Democrats chose to nominate an unqualified male rather than the very qualified Hillary, they deserve what they get. No SELFRESPECTING WOMAN will vote for Obama after watching his sexist and race baiting ploys through out this campaign. I too am a very strong Hillary supporter that will be voting McCain/Palin 2008 and in 2012 I would welcome Sarah to run against Hillary……Hillary will win hands down. In the mean time watch as the media continues with the sexist tactics and watch how Republicans squash them…..I see boycotts of msnbc coming soon along with cnn and any company that advertises on either of them.

Posted by: soupyet | September 3, 2008, 12:11 pm 12:11 pm

THe only spin is the Media, there been Proven fact Msnbc & CNN or on Barack Obama Payroll, Why do you think, the media are going after Sarah Palin so hard, She is a Honest threat, to Barack & Michelle Obama,
I voted for Hillary, but I will not dream, of Voting for Barack obams,
There a Lot of Barack Obama VOter & supporter out there told me that I am a Racist for not voting for Obama,,I had some just tell me, I am a Republican Rush Limbaugh Type,that is how Obama campaign Deal with things,,, Just Like Bush, If your not with Us Your Against US,
Well still Million of voter from hillary and Woman still not going to vote for barack Obama,
CNN & Msnbc or spinning Media controversy They are gong to deny giving Barack Obama a Pass,
Even tho there tons of blogs and Media coverage proving CNN & Msnbc are on Obama Payroll and attacking Palin personally knowing that they gave Obama a Pass and will not touch Obama with any negative media coverage,, unless they have to,,,
Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown Anderson Cooper, many other are pulling there Archive media coverage from there webpage, from cnn so you can’t see there progress ,, how unfair and bias the media been, So they can stay on the attack against Sarah Palin,

Posted by: Tammy Lynn | September 3, 2008, 12:27 pm 12:27 pm

Patricia:
To say that questioning Sarah Palin’s credentials is sexist is actually a sexist comment in itself. If we are not to question her credentials merely because she is a woman not only discredits the feminist movement but woman as a whole. We should not give her a hall pass because she is a woman. She should be scrutinized as equal as any other person would be. After all, it is she that suggests to “plow through” the scrutiny…
Signed,
A feminist Hillary supporter, McCain’s supposed target audience. *LOL*

Posted by: des | September 3, 2008, 1:53 pm 1:53 pm

So now the McCain camp is WHINING about the media coverage of Sarah Palin. Talk about being for something before you were against it.
Let’s be honest. The question about being a mom and VP at the same time has occurred to most of us, myself included. I’m a mother of three small children, a professional person, and the owner/CEO of a small business. I struggle daily with guilt and time constraints. It ain’t fair, but that’s how it is. When the kids are sick or need childcare arrangements, I’m the one who sees that it gets done. I could do it differently, but that’s how our family works today. However, these concerns between me and my family and are NO one else’s business, and no one else has the right to comment on them.
Questions about Palin’s foreign policy stances (if there are any- I haven’t found a single one yet), governing style (lots of drama and infighting), flip-flops on earmarks (she eventually said no thanks, but kept the money anyway), alleged firing for retribution, and so on are all we should ever be discussing about Sarah Palin. There’s enough there without getting personal.
Palin was calling Hillary a whiner for complaining about unfair media coverage. Now she appears to have flip-flopped about this issue also.

Posted by: Jennifer | September 3, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

You left wing loonies don’t know what you are talking about as far as good government is concerned. You people just don’t want to work. Income distribution is communistic. Leave Sarah Palin alone. You screw balls compare her unfavoraly to Hillary Clinton. That is stupid as Hell. It’s comparing apples to oranges. One is a left wing dingbat the other is a beautiful well poised lady with good credentials.

Posted by: Pablo | September 3, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm

Let me see if I understand….the GOP attack dogs used to make endless fun of Chelsea Clinton, calling her a dog, they used to make fun of Hillary by calling her a dyke, Sarah Palin tells Hillary to quit whining about sexism and now, that people are asking questions about the GOP vP candidate, we’re being told that asking questions is SEXIST???
Be real.
It’s sexist to think that just because I’m woman and a mom that I’m going to automatically vote for Gov. Palin!

Posted by: petraK | September 3, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm

sarah palin is a liar and abuser of official power thats not change thats corruption

Posted by: renard | September 3, 2008, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm

i think gov. palin speech was just great, she just made history by being elected as the first vice president,, however she is not qualify to be a president in case something happen to the commander in charge of this goverment. thanks

Posted by: clyde lafayette | September 4, 2008, 8:44 am 8:44 am

i think gov. palin speech was just great, she just made history by being elected as the first vice president,, however she is not qualify to be a president in case something happen to the commander in charge of this goverment. thanks

Posted by: clyde lafayette | September 4, 2008, 8:44 am 8:44 am

what going to happen when gov.palin is expose to the excess pressures of running such a vast goverment such as our. next, i think sentor Mc Cain shows lack of judgment by picking gov.palin as his vice president. this could very well cause him to lose this election. ms.palin sound great, but her ship will not sail? clafcly@msn.com. thanks

Posted by: clyde lafayette | September 4, 2008, 8:54 am 8:54 am

what going to happen when gov.palin is expose to the excess pressures of running such a vast goverment such as our. next, i think sentor Mc Cain shows lack of judgment by picking gov.palin as his vice president. this could very well cause him to lose this election. ms.palin sound great, but her ship will not sail? clafcly@msn.com. thanks

Posted by: clyde lafayette | September 4, 2008, 8:54 am 8:54 am

I actually feel sorry for Palin. With all the bickering set aside she was only picked because of her gender and at the possible benefits/gains of a man who in my eyes made himself seem a bit desperate with this move. Hillary I can see leading a country, Palin, heck no.

Posted by: Rain Man | September 4, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

Go Hillary

Posted by: T | September 5, 2008, 3:36 am 3:36 am

Take off the gloves Hillary. What are you waiting for?
Seriously, if Hillary doesn’t get out there and help fellow Democrats fight for my rights as a woman, she will not get my vote in the future. This is not about her legacy, it’s about what is good for our country. If she can’t figure that out, I’m done with her.

Posted by: mblack1 | September 5, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm

This is yet more propganda by the media to manipulate people.
Why do you folks think that they ommited what had to be much more of the question? All we hear is the tail end of a question.
We all know how the stupida reporters talk and ask questions. so i could guarantee she was asked specifically about “whining”
Please dont fall for this.

Posted by: Vince P - Chicago | September 6, 2008, 9:47 am 9:47 am

McCain/Palin – the ticket to reform Washington.
Go get em, Sarah!

Posted by: mike | September 13, 2008, 3:04 am 3:04 am

bye bye Sarah..good riddance..Go get um Michelle Obama…>>To the White House. Thanks, Hillary for your help.

Posted by: Robin | November 5, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm

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