Comments on: Boxer: Palin will not win Clinton supporters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: fmoolten http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573825 fmoolten Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:06:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573825 A woman with no national experience, mayor of a small town until two years ago, now chosen to be the next president, if McCain (who would be 80 years old at the end of a second term) is elected and cannot serve out his tenure? On paper, it seems absurd, but the choice was not intended to appeal to the rational side of voters, but rather to the disaffection of some Hillary supporters whose latest hopes were frustrated by Obama's choice of Biden for a running mate. How successful will it be is hard to predict, but it probably has as many downsides as advantages. An important question will be how the Democrats respond. If wise, they would seek a prominent response from Hillary Clinton, pointing out that Palin opposes everything Hillary stands for, including abortion rights and environmental preservation. Ultimately, as many have pointed out, but as is typically forgotten in the light of daily events, it will be Obama vs McCain, and not Biden or anyone else vs Palin. Fred Moolten A woman with no national experience, mayor of a small town until two years ago, now chosen to be the next president, if McCain (who would be 80 years old at the end of a second term) is elected and cannot serve out his tenure? On paper, it seems absurd, but the choice was not intended to appeal to the rational side of voters, but rather to the disaffection of some Hillary supporters whose latest hopes were frustrated by Obama's choice of Biden for a running mate.

How successful will it be is hard to predict, but it probably has as many downsides as advantages. An important question will be how the Democrats respond. If wise, they would seek a prominent response from Hillary Clinton, pointing out that Palin opposes everything Hillary stands for, including abortion rights and environmental preservation. Ultimately, as many have pointed out, but as is typically forgotten in the light of daily events, it will be Obama vs McCain, and not Biden or anyone else vs Palin.

Fred Moolten

]]> By: 2Nurselady http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573820 2Nurselady Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:06:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573820 Living in California my whole life, I have the utmost regard for Barbara Boxer, BUT, I think she is wrong on this one. I think Palin is an excellent choice and a move by John McCain to pull in the half of our Party, the Democratic Party, that feels so disenfranchised by Barack Obama and the DNC. McCain is proving already that he is willing to reach across the aisle and invite us in. I, for one, appreciate that very much. It is much more than so many millions of us got from our own Party! Living in California my whole life, I have the utmost regard for Barbara Boxer, BUT, I think she is wrong on this one. I think Palin is an excellent choice and a move by John McCain to pull in the half of our Party, the Democratic Party, that feels so disenfranchised by Barack Obama and the DNC. McCain is proving already that he is willing to reach across the aisle and invite us in. I, for one, appreciate that very much. It is much more than so many millions of us got from our own Party!

]]> By: Joe T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573808 Joe T Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573808 Dem wrote: "International affairs? Economy? healthcare?" And, where would Obama's experience in any of those be? NONE at all. Living from 2-7 years old in another country does not count as infternational affairs, and neither does his rock concert speech in Berlin. Economy - never even held a real job. Government and public interested paid for by the government do not count. Heathcare - being a marxist i guess is a stance, but not actual experience. Palin at least managed a town as mayor, and a state as governor. Dem wrote:

"International affairs?
Economy?
healthcare?"

And, where would Obama's experience in any of those be? NONE at all. Living from 2-7 years old in another country does not count as infternational affairs, and neither does his rock concert speech in Berlin. Economy – never even held a real job. Government and public interested paid for by the government do not count. Heathcare – being a marxist i guess is a stance, but not actual experience.

Palin at least managed a town as mayor, and a state as governor.

]]> By: Copperfield http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573802 Copperfield Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573802 First he uses Hillary Clinton in his adds, now he's trying to appeal to feminist voters who are still unsure about Obama. I hope the American people wise up to his foolish antics... 8 is ENOUGH, we want our country back. First he uses Hillary Clinton in his adds, now he's trying to appeal to feminist voters who are still unsure about Obama. I hope the American people wise up to his foolish antics...

8 is ENOUGH, we want our country back.

]]> By: Walter Greason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573798 Walter Greason Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573798 Sarah Palin is the 2008 version of Clarence Thomas. Sarah Palin is the 2008 version of Clarence Thomas.

]]> By: Patrick Peavy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573795 Patrick Peavy Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573795 Well this is one 15 year Hillary supporter that WILL vote McCain-Palin 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well this is one 15 year Hillary supporter that WILL vote McCain-Palin 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: VKP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573792 VKP Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573792 I am a Clinton supporter who is voting for McCain and I think McCain made a good decision. Senator Boxer shouldn't presume to speak for the rest of us. She may do exactly what the party says to do but the rest of make up our own minds. Obama is a danger to our country, his views are too liberal, even for a lifelong Democrat like myself. Palin keeps her word and will fight bid oil, not only that but she has a history of winning. I am a Clinton supporter who is voting for McCain and I think McCain made a good decision. Senator Boxer shouldn't presume to speak for the rest of us. She may do exactly what the party says to do but the rest of make up our own minds. Obama is a danger to our country, his views are too liberal, even for a lifelong Democrat like myself. Palin keeps her word and will fight bid oil, not only that but she has a history of winning.

]]> By: Gordon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573790 Gordon Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573790 Hillary supporters love her not just because shes a woman but because she a woman with the experience to lead our country. Palin's lack of experience on the national stage will be the republicans downfall for this upcoming election. Mccain's bad choice has in my belief sealed his defeat come Nov. The Obama/Biden ticket is a much more healthier selection for our country. Hillary supporters love her not just because shes a woman but because she a woman with the experience to lead our country. Palin's lack of experience on the national stage will be the republicans downfall for this upcoming election. Mccain's bad choice has in my belief sealed his defeat come Nov. The Obama/Biden ticket is a much more healthier selection for our country.

]]> By: Brian Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573787 Brian Rich Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573787 Boxer '12. Boxer '12.

]]> By: CP-Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573788 CP-Texas Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:05:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573788 Ruth W wrote: Democrats are so upset today because McCain picked Palin. Its so difficult for that party to do the same because they can't find an attractive woman. RW So, your basis for a VP is their looks? Sad. NO Way, NO How, NO McCain! Obama/Biden 08' & 12' Ruth W wrote:

Democrats are so upset today because McCain picked Palin. Its so difficult for that party to do the same because they can't find an attractive woman.

RW

So, your basis for a VP is their looks? Sad.

NO Way, NO How, NO McCain!

Obama/Biden 08' & 12'

]]> By: Debbie Joyner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573780 Debbie Joyner Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573780 DEMOCRATS ÅRE SEXIST!!!!!! There I've said it. Listen to all you hypocrites! Obama was still bumming around Chicago as a Community activitst - whatever the hell that means when she was elected Mayor (by the way a position where you don't get to vote present!) having already served 6 years in elected office. She went on to CLEAN up Alaska's political scene on the Ethics Committee (even going as far as to run a fellow Republican out of office) Now as Governor she's shown that she cares about balancing a budget and government ethics. You want to talk about foreign policy experience!!! Seriously!!! With Obama as your candidate! Why don't you follow CNN John Roberts example and point out that with a baby with Down's she is awfully busy to be VP - McCain/Palin 2008! DEMOCRATS ÅRE SEXIST!!!!!! There I've said it. Listen to all you hypocrites! Obama was still bumming around Chicago as a Community activitst – whatever the hell that means when she was elected Mayor (by the way a position where you don't get to vote present!) having already served 6 years in elected office. She went on to CLEAN up Alaska's political scene on the Ethics Committee (even going as far as to run a fellow Republican out of office) Now as Governor she's shown that she cares about balancing a budget and government ethics. You want to talk about foreign policy experience!!! Seriously!!! With Obama as your candidate! Why don't you follow CNN John Roberts example and point out that with a baby with Down's she is awfully busy to be VP –

McCain/Palin 2008!

]]> By: Says who http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573772 Says who Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573772 Oh yes she will. She does not have to be like Hillary - she is her own person and if she is good - she will win Hillary's supporters. John McCain made a smart move and a smart choice. Oh yes she will. She does not have to be like Hillary – she is her own person and if she is good – she will win Hillary's supporters. John McCain made a smart move and a smart choice.

]]> By: Big Picture http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573771 Big Picture Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573771 I think its a good time for the dems to hit back with the age and health issues of McCain. Considering if something shall happen to him cause he is so old. That will make Palin president. Do you think she is ready? She is a governor who hasnt finished her first term. And come on Alaska.....LOL. an economy of nothing. He had better choices. Do you think she is ready? I think its a good time for the dems to hit back with the age and health issues of McCain. Considering if something shall happen to him cause he is so old. That will make Palin president. Do you think she is ready?
She is a governor who hasnt finished her first term. And come on Alaska.....LOL. an economy of nothing. He had better choices. Do you think she is ready?

]]> By: Nancy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573770 Nancy Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573770 McCain just won over this life-long Democrat and former Clinton supporter. When Obama chose as his VP a 65 year old man who couldn't win 10,000 votes over a woman who won 18 million, he lost the last shreds of his credibility and lost the support of any self-respecting woman. Enough! The Democrats TALK about change and equality but they just can't DO it. Obama is no exception. Women are supposed to be pleased with the pro-choice stand and then let the Democrats walk all over them. NO MORE. Can't wait to vote for McCain-Palin! while waiting for sme future Democratic party to wake up and notice that 50% of the people on this earh are WOMEN. McCain just won over this life-long Democrat and former Clinton supporter.

When Obama chose as his VP a 65 year old man who couldn't win 10,000 votes over a woman who won 18 million, he lost the last shreds of his credibility and lost the support of any self-respecting woman. Enough!

The Democrats TALK about change and equality but they just can't DO it. Obama is no exception. Women are supposed to be pleased with the pro-choice stand and then let the Democrats walk all over them. NO MORE.

Can't wait to vote for McCain-Palin! while waiting for sme future Democratic party to wake up and notice that 50% of the people on this earh are WOMEN.

]]> By: anndenmck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573769 anndenmck Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573769 Lets face it she is no Hillary Clinton. The only reason he picked her is to have one up (so to speak) on the Democratic campaign. I am so tired of hearing about how BIDEN needs to or should take it easy on her because she is a woman. I am a black woman and a professional woman and I am still undecided. It is very sad that the country is left to pick between the first black candidate and a candidate that picked a woman on the ticket. It looks to me that they (Republicans) are picking someone just to win the race to the white house and are not focusing on the issues and the concerns that this country has. To the Hillary Clinton supporters, it is also sad that they would take a chance and vote the other way just because she did not win This popularity contest is taking away from the real issues. I have to say that for the first time in a long time, I may not vote at all. Lets face it she is no Hillary Clinton. The only reason he picked her is to have one up (so to speak) on the Democratic campaign. I am so tired of hearing about how BIDEN needs to or should take it easy on her because she is a woman. I am a black woman and a professional woman and I am still undecided. It is very sad that the country is left to pick between the first black candidate and a candidate that picked a woman on the ticket. It looks to me that they (Republicans) are picking someone just to win the race to the white house and are not focusing on the issues and the concerns that this country has. To the Hillary Clinton supporters, it is also sad that they would take a chance and vote the other way just because she did not win This popularity contest is taking away from the real issues.

I have to say that for the first time in a long time, I may not vote at all.

]]> By: Proud Oregonian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573766 Proud Oregonian Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573766 Thank You Sentor McCain! You've just help elect our first African American president. For that I am truely grateful! Thank You Sentor McCain! You've just help elect our first African American president. For that I am truely grateful!

]]> By: Abdul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573765 Abdul Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573765 Eric is on to something! It was a bit strange but not a surprise it required her to mention 911 and Iraq (hot button issues) Eric is on to something! It was a bit strange but not a surprise it required her to mention 911 and Iraq (hot button issues)

]]> By: Smartgirl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573762 Smartgirl Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:04:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573762 We are back to big politics about small things which is what the republican party is all about. It will be a pity if Americans get sucked in by such small mindedness. I think we should be insulted by this move and disappointed by how desperate Mccain is to win this election without having regard for the well being of this nation. Americans think: about the issues about what is wrong with this nation; affordable healthcare, job loss, credit crunch etc. Don't let Karl rove and his buddies play games with your lives. We are back to big politics about small things which is what the republican party is all about. It will be a pity if Americans get sucked in by such small mindedness. I think we should be insulted by this move and disappointed by how desperate Mccain is to win this election without having regard for the well being of this nation.

Americans think:
about the issues
about what is wrong with this nation; affordable healthcare, job loss, credit crunch etc.

Don't let Karl rove and his buddies play games with your lives.

]]> By: Kimber Grace, Texas, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573757 Kimber Grace, Texas, USA Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:03:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573757 WRONG!!!!!! I'm an Independent voter who voted for Sen. Clinton in the primary here in Tejas....but will vote for McCAIN/PALIN!!!!! in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo psyched!!!!!!!!!!! This is GREAT!!!!!!! WRONG!!!!!! I'm an Independent voter who voted for Sen. Clinton in the primary here in Tejas....but will vote for McCAIN/PALIN!!!!! in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo psyched!!!!!!!!!!! This is GREAT!!!!!!!

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573749 Chris Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:03:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573749 Bwahahahahahahaha.... Palin..... Bwahahahahahahahaha.... If any woman falls for this blatant pander manuver then, wow, um, Bwahahahahahahaha..... Obama is going to "Harlem Shake" his way into the White House now.... Bwahahahahahahaha.... Palin..... Bwahahahahahahahaha.... If any woman falls for this blatant pander manuver then, wow, um, Bwahahahahahahaha..... Obama is going to "Harlem Shake" his way into the White House now....

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573734 Steve Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:02:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573734 We all know Palin is no Hillary! We also know that Hillary is no Palin! What's the difference you might ask? Palin is actually a Vice Presidential candidiate! Are you PUMAs angry? Don't blame McCain! Blame Obama! We all know Palin is no Hillary! We also know that Hillary is no Palin!

What's the difference you might ask? Palin is actually a Vice Presidential candidiate!

Are you PUMAs angry? Don't blame McCain! Blame Obama!

]]> By: Tim, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573725 Tim, Seattle Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:02:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573725 Dingle 225 said "A hail mary is used in desperation in foot ball when you are loosing and not expected to win. McCain and Obama are in a close race and neither is winning or loosing right now." ---------- Obama 49% MaGoo 41% as of this morning from Gallup. So yes, Obama is winning. NAtional polls mean nothing you say? MOre proof? Look at the electoral map in the state by state polls. MaGoo IS losing Obama has a lock on almost 260 electoral votes now. 1 or 2 toss ups states and its an Obama's presidency Obama/Biden Dingle 225 said "A hail mary is used in desperation in foot ball when you are loosing and not expected to win.
McCain and Obama are in a close race and neither is winning or loosing right now."
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Obama 49% MaGoo 41% as of this morning from Gallup. So yes, Obama is winning. NAtional polls mean nothing you say? MOre proof? Look at the electoral map in the state by state polls.
MaGoo IS losing
Obama has a lock on almost 260 electoral votes now. 1 or 2 toss ups states and its an Obama's presidency

Obama/Biden

]]> By: Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573709 Sharon Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573709 As a female Canadian, watching from the outside, looking in on this years Presidential race, I was extremely disappointed that Hilary Clinton was not chosen to lead the Democrats, and disappointed again when she was not picked for VP. I hear the word 'change' being used often, but I see and hear no change in the Democratic Party. It is still a man, no matter what color, saying "there, there Dear". If I had a vote, it would be for McCain. He at least had the 'you know what', to pick a woman for his VP. And whether you like it or not, this years election will be all about 'race' and 'gender'. As a female Canadian, watching from the outside, looking in on this years Presidential race, I was extremely disappointed that Hilary Clinton was not chosen to lead the Democrats, and disappointed again when she was not picked for VP.
I hear the word 'change' being used often, but I see and hear no change in the Democratic Party. It is still a man, no matter what color, saying "there, there Dear".
If I had a vote, it would be for McCain. He at least had the 'you know what', to pick a woman for his VP. And whether you like it or not, this years election will be all about 'race' and 'gender'.

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573707 Charlotte Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573707 Well, well..If you voted for Hillary just because she was a woman, here you go. I voted for Hillary because she was the best, not because she was a woman. I will need to learn more about Sarah before I decide to vote for McCain, or stick with my write in for Hillary. Obama is too much Pomp and Circumstance, all that glitters is not gold. At least an inexperienced person will be a heartbeat away and not the nominee. Well, well..If you voted for Hillary just because she was a woman, here you go. I voted for Hillary because she was the best, not because she was a woman. I will need to learn more about Sarah before I decide to vote for McCain, or stick with my write in for Hillary. Obama is too much Pomp and Circumstance, all that glitters is not gold. At least an inexperienced person will be a heartbeat away and not the nominee.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573700 James Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573700 Really can't figure out whether this is a great move or a terrible move. Time will tell I guess. VERY VERY gutsy though. Gotta give the old guy some props for that one. Really can't figure out whether this is a great move or a terrible move. Time will tell I guess.

VERY VERY gutsy though.

Gotta give the old guy some props for that one.

]]> By: Dingle225 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573698 Dingle225 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573698 So the dems want someone new or they don't??? They want a D.C. insider or they don't??? They want a younger person on a ticket or they don't???? They want a woman (Palin isn't a Hillary but NO ONE IS but HILLARY) or they don't want a woman on a ticket???? They want CHANGE or they don't want CHANGE????? (a republican VP as a woman is change for certain) Sounds like no matter what McCain does they are against it. More hate and bias getting in the way. Vote or don't vote for McCain Vote or don't vote for Obama Think more..... its a good thing (as Martha would say) React less So the dems want someone new or they don't???
They want a D.C. insider or they don't???
They want a younger person on a ticket or they don't????
They want a woman (Palin isn't a Hillary but NO ONE IS but HILLARY) or they don't want a woman on a ticket????
They want CHANGE or they don't want CHANGE????? (a republican VP as a woman is change for certain)

Sounds like no matter what McCain does they are against it.

More hate and bias getting in the way.

Vote or don't vote for McCain
Vote or don't vote for Obama

Think more..... its a good thing (as Martha would say)
React less

]]> By: Katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573697 Katie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573697 Do I smell a little fear in the Obama camp? I think Senator McCain's choice is inspired! If you think about it -- she could almost be a female version of Obama's call for "change" "new leadership" "outside of Washington." Why are Obama supporters getting so upset? If Obama/Biden prove better than McCain/Palin -- they will win. By the way Senator Boxer. You don't speak for me! I am a former Hillary supporter and I will be taking a close look at Governor Palin before I make up my mind. It's called being responsible. How did it become a negative for Americans to vote for the best candidate and not just for their party? Do I smell a little fear in the Obama camp?

I think Senator McCain's choice is inspired! If you think about it - she could almost be a female version of Obama's call for "change" "new leadership" "outside of Washington." Why are Obama supporters getting so upset? If Obama/Biden prove better than McCain/Palin - they will win.

By the way Senator Boxer. You don't speak for me! I am a former Hillary supporter and I will be taking a close look at Governor Palin before I make up my mind. It's called being responsible. How did it become a negative for Americans to vote for the best candidate and not just for their party?

]]> By: Susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573694 Susan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573694 Hillary supporters, stay with the Democrats!! Hillary supporters, stay with the Democrats!!

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573691 Charlotte Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573691 Well, well..If you voted for Hillary just because she was a woman, here you go. I voted for Hillary because she was the best, not because she was a woman. I will need to learn more about Sarah before I decide to vote for McCain, or stick with my write in for Hillary. Obama is too much Pomp and Circumstance, all that glitters is not gold. At least an inexperienced person will be a heartbeat away and not the nominee. Well, well..If you voted for Hillary just because she was a woman, here you go. I voted for Hillary because she was the best, not because she was a woman. I will need to learn more about Sarah before I decide to vote for McCain, or stick with my write in for Hillary. Obama is too much Pomp and Circumstance, all that glitters is not gold. At least an inexperienced person will be a heartbeat away and not the nominee.

]]> By: CHUCK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573685 CHUCK Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573685 Um.. What happened to focusing on the issues.??? Candidate McCain is losing it and Senator McCain is a ghost. McCain continues to wish for his past celebrity, but seems to be losing his mind rather quickly. Palin is no Hilary Clinton and America will not confuse gender with the important issues of the economy, international experience, and the right to choose. In fact Palin's greatest sucess other than her whistleblowing on her republican counterparts, was raising taxes in her town to help the debt. "Governor Palin shares John McCain's commitment to overturning Roe v. Wade, the agenda of Big Oil, and continuing George Bush's failed economic policies -- that's not the change we need, it's just more of the same." Um.. What happened to focusing on the issues.???

Candidate McCain is losing it and Senator McCain is a ghost.
McCain continues to wish for his past celebrity, but seems to be losing his mind rather quickly.

Palin is no Hilary Clinton and America will not confuse gender with the important issues of the economy, international experience, and the right to choose.

In fact Palin's greatest sucess other than her whistleblowing on her republican counterparts, was raising taxes in her town to help the debt.
"Governor Palin shares John McCain's commitment to overturning Roe v. Wade, the agenda of Big Oil, and continuing George Bush's failed economic policies - that's not the change we need, it's just more of the same."

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573686 Alex Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573686 It was so clear he ONLY choose her to get hillary supporters. What is even worse that she's an oil person. She wants to drill everywhere in Alaska. Combine McCain with his drill and her, alaska is going to end up our backyard for oil. What is says we will never get away from our oil addiction. You McCain talks about getting away from oil addiction, but at the same time, painting a bad picture with this Alaska VP choice. It is clearly he is only after getting votes... While Biden, was not about votes, it seems obama is the wise guy today, not McCain. Obama chose biden to strengthen the team, not to get votes. He would have picked hillary to get votes. It was so clear he ONLY choose her to get hillary supporters. What is even worse that she's an oil person. She wants to drill everywhere in Alaska. Combine McCain with his drill and her, alaska is going to end up our backyard for oil. What is says we will never get away from our oil addiction. You McCain talks about getting away from oil addiction, but at the same time, painting a bad picture with this Alaska VP choice. It is clearly he is only after getting votes... While Biden, was not about votes, it seems obama is the wise guy today, not McCain. Obama chose biden to strengthen the team, not to get votes. He would have picked hillary to get votes.

]]> By: April Garlow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573681 April Garlow Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:01:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573681 She will get this PUMA'S VOTE, that old boy network at the DNC could have won this one hands down, but they just couldn't get past their sexist, macho egos.Gloria Borgia actually said this morning,that a woman would have a harder time being an attack dog--WHAT-?????here comes the media sexism and gender bias, raising it's ugly head again. By the way all you anti-war Obama supporters --did you hear Obama's speech last night--he isn't anti-war--he just wants to move it to Afganistan.The Soviets fought there for 20 years, crippling their economy--THAT is what you are looking at with Obama. She will get this PUMA'S VOTE, that old boy network at the DNC could have won this one hands down, but they just couldn't get past their sexist, macho egos.Gloria Borgia actually said this morning,that a woman would have a harder time being an attack dog–WHAT-?????here comes the media sexism and gender bias, raising it's ugly head again.
By the way all you anti-war Obama supporters –did you hear Obama's speech last night–he isn't anti-war–he just wants to move it to Afganistan.The Soviets fought there for 20 years, crippling their economy–THAT is what you are looking at with Obama.

]]> By: Matt, Manchester, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573678 Matt, Manchester, CT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573678 Wow, thrilling statement from Senator Boxer. What was she supposed to say, "Oh of course Governor Palin will peel off female supporters, we should just pack it in now." Next CNN will flash a headline that Biden says, "I think we'll take Delaware in the general election." Wow, thrilling statement from Senator Boxer. What was she supposed to say, "Oh of course Governor Palin will peel off female supporters, we should just pack it in now." Next CNN will flash a headline that Biden says, "I think we'll take Delaware in the general election."

]]> By: adrian scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573673 adrian scott Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573673 mccain really goofed up picking this palin woman as v.p. no experience, he's lost my vote. wrong choice. i think mccain has lost it. mccain really goofed up picking this palin woman as v.p. no experience, he's lost my vote. wrong choice. i think mccain has lost it.

]]> By: Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573674 Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573674 Palin is from Idaho, does that tell you anything about her red-neck character. I live in Hayden, and trust me these are the most racist people in the world. They hate everybody that isn't protestant, white, love guns and wars. He might as well picked Hitler's daughter. (does he have one) Hmmmmm. Palin is from Idaho, does that tell you anything about her red-neck character. I live in Hayden, and trust me these are the most racist people in the world. They hate everybody that isn't protestant, white, love guns and wars. He might as well picked Hitler's daughter. (does he have one) Hmmmmm.

]]> By: joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573668 joe Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573668 Palin has more executive experience than Obama. She practices what she preaches. And she is more of an agent for change, by virtue of her taking on powerful interests in Alaska (and winning) than the inspirational speaker who sloganeers but in the end just dances around the tough issues (When does life begin? Obama says that question is beyond his 'pay grade'). I think McCain did well here. Palin has more executive experience than Obama. She practices what she preaches. And she is more of an agent for change, by virtue of her taking on powerful interests in Alaska (and winning) than the inspirational speaker who sloganeers but in the end just dances around the tough issues (When does life begin? Obama says that question is beyond his 'pay grade').

I think McCain did well here.

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573665 bob Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573665 If this is what experience gets you- A governor from Alaska with her our self-made trouble- I will go with the new guy! If this is what experience gets you- A governor from Alaska with her our self-made trouble- I will go with the new guy!

]]> By: Tylenol 666 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573666 Tylenol 666 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573666 with that Choice I Think Mccain not only lost the 18million women Voters, but another 18Million from his own party Thanks Mccain for making it easier for us OBAMA/BIDEN 08 with that Choice I Think Mccain not only lost the 18million women Voters, but another 18Million from his own party

Thanks Mccain for making it easier for us

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

]]> By: Mike Pittsburgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573664 Mike Pittsburgh Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573664 Hmmm. I wonder how many of the so-called "experts" commenting on this and other blogs on the wisdom (or lack thereof) of John McCain choosing Sarah Palin for his Vice President candidate could have picked her out of a lineup 24 hours ago. Hmmm. I wonder how many of the so-called "experts" commenting on this and other blogs on the wisdom (or lack thereof) of John McCain choosing Sarah Palin for his Vice President candidate could have picked her out of a lineup 24 hours ago.

]]> By: Todd M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573657 Todd M Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:59:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573657 She is the governor of a small state whose budget is funded by revenues from the royalties from the pipeline. There is no state income tax and no state sales tax. She hasn't had to fight for tax cuts or budget proposals. Everyone in the state gets a dividend. She has managed a fully funded state. Her only job so far has been to cut costs. It is solidly a Republican state. She may be a reformer, but she is a Republican reformer who got elected to clean up a Republican scandal. Not to mention that 2 of 3 Republican congressmen are under indictment as well. The thrid is the daughter of the old governor who was appointed by her father and he was defeated in the primary. Clean up your own house before you throw mud. She is the governor of a small state whose budget is funded by revenues from the royalties from the pipeline. There is no state income tax and no state sales tax. She hasn't had to fight for tax cuts or budget proposals. Everyone in the state gets a dividend.

She has managed a fully funded state. Her only job so far has been to cut costs.

It is solidly a Republican state. She may be a reformer, but she is a Republican reformer who got elected to clean up a Republican scandal. Not to mention that 2 of 3 Republican congressmen are under indictment as well. The thrid is the daughter of the old governor who was appointed by her father and he was defeated in the primary. Clean up your own house before you throw mud.

]]> By: McWho? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573651 McWho? Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:59:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573651 her husband works for BP…big oil just like the lobbyist running McCain's campaign. she IS under investigation…just like Alaska's Stevens… can we see this VP candidate sitting across the table as the POTUS talking to our enemies? i don't think so…. John McCain shows yet again his poor judgment and that he just does NOT get it. John McCain this decision is not about political expediency…you have insulted every woman and every American by picking Palin…just any woman wont do…hell you would have done better with Rice….i guess the BRILLIANT speeches Obama, the Clinton's, Gore, Kerry and the rest gave at the DNC convention got your good choices running scared…Palin must have been your last most desperate choice…pandering to women, no John you just insulted them. oh yeah John just cause you put a woman on your ticket...does not erase the years you voted against equal pay....thought i would let you know her husband works for BP…big oil just like the lobbyist running McCain's campaign. she IS under investigation…just like Alaska's Stevens…
can we see this VP candidate sitting across the table as the POTUS talking to our enemies? i don't think so….
John McCain shows yet again his poor judgment and that he just does NOT get it. John McCain this decision is not about political expediency…you have insulted every woman and every American by picking Palin…just any woman wont do…hell you would have done better with Rice….i guess the BRILLIANT speeches Obama, the Clinton's, Gore, Kerry and the rest gave at the DNC convention got your good choices running scared…Palin must have been your last most desperate choice…pandering to women, no John you just insulted them.
oh yeah John just cause you put a woman on your ticket...does not erase the years you voted against equal pay....thought i would let you know

]]> By: Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573648 Sharon Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:59:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573648 Could a woman really run the USA? in the words of the Dem rock star 'YES WE CAN!!!!". Brilliant choice. Could a woman really run the USA? in the words of the Dem rock star 'YES WE CAN!!!!". Brilliant choice.

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573645 Karen Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:59:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573645 Sorry I mispelled Palin. I never heard of her until today! Sorry I mispelled Palin. I never heard of her until today!

]]> By: LLM from MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573642 LLM from MD Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:59:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573642 I meant WIN at our expense--she can not lead this country. She didn't even think she'd be considered for the VP slot. I meant WIN at our expense–she can not lead this country. She didn't even think she'd be considered for the VP slot.

]]> By: JT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573636 JT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573636 "Boxer pointed to Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as Senator Olympia Snowe as more fitting choices if McCain was interested in putting a woman on his ticket" Doesn't that statement make the case that Palin wasn't put on the ticket just because she is a woman? She has experience leading and will be a breath of fresh air in Washington. Great pick McCain!! "Boxer pointed to Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as Senator Olympia Snowe as more fitting choices if McCain was interested in putting a woman on his ticket"

Doesn't that statement make the case that Palin wasn't put on the ticket just because she is a woman? She has experience leading and will be a breath of fresh air in Washington. Great pick McCain!!

]]> By: Shame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573633 Shame Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573633 Palin is No Hillary. She is a puppet for the GOP. Shame on McCain Palin is No Hillary. She is a puppet for the GOP. Shame on McCain

]]> By: LLM from MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573630 LLM from MD Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573630 Was in McCain who said, I'd rather lose an election......guess NOT. He'd rather lose at our expense. Was in McCain who said, I'd rather lose an election......guess NOT. He'd rather lose at our expense.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573624 Mary Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573624 Guess what Boxer! I was a Hillary supporter, and I am voting for McCain/Palin. Palin has lots of executive experience, while Obama does not. Palin has accomplished lots of things, while Obama only "talks" about them. Go Palin! Guess what Boxer! I was a Hillary supporter, and I am voting for McCain/Palin. Palin has lots of executive experience, while Obama does not. Palin has accomplished lots of things, while Obama only "talks" about them.

Go Palin!

]]> By: jm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573621 jm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573621 ...great move by Senator McCain today, he made tremendous history (herstory). Gov. Palin is well liked and respected by the great people of Alaska, one of the toughest States in the Union. She deals well with the issues of environment, energy, business, wildlife conservation, indigeneous people and their cultures, transportation, finance, etc. - you name it, Alaska deals with it. Doing all this as a increasingly popular Governor, as Alaskans get to-know-her. This is a victory for the women of the world really, as woman-kind takes a giant step forward. Gov Palin will be an inspiration to women worldwide in political struggles, and inequalities of life. Shows great humility & foresight by McCain. A great day for America! JM (Independent) California ...great move by Senator McCain today, he made tremendous history (herstory). Gov. Palin is well liked and respected by the great people of Alaska, one of the toughest States in the Union. She deals well with the issues of environment, energy, business, wildlife conservation, indigeneous people and their cultures, transportation, finance, etc. – you name it, Alaska deals with it. Doing all this as a increasingly popular Governor, as Alaskans get to-know-her.

This is a victory for the women of the world really, as woman-kind takes a giant step forward. Gov Palin will be an inspiration to women worldwide in political struggles, and inequalities of life.

Shows great humility & foresight by McCain. A great day for America!

JM (Independent)
California

]]> By: Dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/boxer-palin-will-not-win-clinton-supporters/#comment-1573618 Dennis Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:58:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15417#comment-1573618 Senator Boxer has a point. He could have picked a far more qualified woman running mate from the Republican party. I won't pretend otherwise, I made my decision to vote for Senator Obama long ago. However, had I been undecided, the selection of Vice Presidential candidates would have sealed it. Senator Obama has a colorable argument to claim he picked the person best suited for the job. Senator McCain cannot. If you think Senator Obama is unqualified, and that scares you, then you should be terrified by the potential of Senator Palin in the Oval Office should something happen to Senator McCain (god forbid). Senator Boxer has a point. He could have picked a far more qualified woman running mate from the Republican party. I won't pretend otherwise, I made my decision to vote for Senator Obama long ago. However, had I been undecided, the selection of Vice Presidential candidates would have sealed it. Senator Obama has a colorable argument to claim he picked the person best suited for the job. Senator McCain cannot. If you think Senator Obama is unqualified, and that scares you, then you should be terrified by the potential of Senator Palin in the Oval Office should something happen to Senator McCain (god forbid).

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