(CNN) - John McCain first met Sarah Palin only six months ago and had just one conversation with the Alaska governor before offering her the vice presidential slot on the Republican ticket, the Arizona senator's campaign said Friday.
The move appears to be a marked departure for McCain - a man known for his tendency to surround himself with a close circle of advisers and politicians he has long felt comfortable with.
But according to the McCain campaign, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee first met Palin in Washington at a February 2008 National Governors Association meeting. He was immediately impressed with the 44-year-old rising GOP star, and decided to consider her for the vice presidential slot.
McCain campaign manager Rick Davis had several conversations with Palin throughout the vetting process, but McCain himself didn't speak with the Alaska governor until last Sunday - one day after Barack Obama named Joe Biden to his ticket. It was then McCain reached Palin by phone while she was at the Alaska State Fair to discuss the possibility of joining the ticket.
Palin then traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona Wednesday evening, where she met with top McCain advisers Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter. On Thursday Palin traveled to McCain's Sedona, Arizona home where the Arizona senator had another conversation with her, and formally asked her to be his running mate.
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Where is McCain's flag lapel pin???? Theone he made such a big deal over when Obama wasn't wearing one.
Pawlenty and Romney were used, lol
DONT BE FOOLED by false bloggers saying we clinton supporters arent insulted by this… WE ARE!!
My friends an I have been EXTREMELY INSULTED by McCains' vp choice!!
Even more so because we were going to vote for him come Novemeber! But this is OUTRAGEOUS..selecting Palin simply because of her anatomy, and expecting intelligent american women to vote for him because of this!!
We have set up a group, consisting of 42 women already, who have commited to voting for OBAMA because of McCains decision.. which shows that he really IS OUT OF TOUCH with women in America!! There is only one choice this year.. OBAMA!!!
Eve Watson, New York
What a great choice!! Clinton paved the path for women like Palin. Congrats to Palin, Clinton and women everywhere.
We don’t want to know how he chose her ?
With in a day we know she is better than Obama
Life long democrat and Hillary strong supporter will vote for Mc Cain
Hillary 2012 /Mc Cain/Palin2008
Wow! He only met her once before yesterday??? That is scary! He doesn't even know her?????
Great Choice! Thanks for respecting an intelligent, strong woman.
You have this Hillary supporters vote. The democrats are all words, words, words!
Democrats for McCain/Palin
does he really think he'll get votes just because he picked a women????
Where is McCain's flag pin? He is not wearing one in any photo of him posted today. And this after he and the other Republicans made such a big deal about it. So I guess we can all question his patriotism now.
McCain Campaign, please instruct Governor Palin on how to pronounce "nuclear", "Iraq" and "Iran". No one will take her seriously if she comes out of the gate sounding like Bush!
I am so upset with this decision. What if he wins and something should happen to him?! He's leaving us with HER?! She's under criminal investigation and was placed on temporary leave last week! AND HE PICKED HER! IS HE INSANE?!
I'm going to have an aneurysm. What happened to Mitt Romney or Pawlenty, or Ridge or even Lieberman!? This is so irresponsible.
Well, they say McCain is a real firecracker, and today he blew his campaign's thumb off. Right from the beginning it looked the an impulsive choice (typical McCain, which is why his experience matters less than you'd think), and the details only confirm that. I bet he doesn't even realize how big a role her attractiveness played in his choice of her above the others. What a dangerous man to have in the White House.
Just when the number of houses gaffe was losing its punch, we have the VP announcement gaffe. This will last until Election Day, the gift that keeps on giving.
He met her one time??
This is scary. During the Warren debate, McCain would rush to answer before thinking. Now, he rushed his VP selection and selected a clearly unqualified candidate.
Does McCain have the right temperament to make presidential decisions?
Campbell Brown should be ashamed of herself. I am watching her right now - her show that alleges to be "no bias" - and she is blatantly pro-Obama. She is fully taking up the Obama talking points on Gov. Palin, without any effort whatsoever to be balanced. I am terribly disappointed.
Instead of a woman who runs with wolves, Palin prefers killing them...from airplanes and helicopters. What a brave, brave hunter! Then there's her position on teaching of evolution in schools: "It should be taught from all sides," she said ignorantly and presuming that there are many sides. Creationism (or "Intelligent Design") as the conservative courts of the land have decided is religion. Evolution is science. I wonder what her grade point average was at Univ. of Idaho.
Is it any wonder that in the last 28 years, America has dropped from being in the top ten literate countries to 41...after Poland, Cuba, and Slovenia? And this is the package Republicans think America should buy? Come on, fellas and gals. You're losing your minds.
blind shot , the future of US
SARAH PALIN????? The WORST governor in the COUNTRY on environmental/wildlife issues????? Someone a heart beat away from a presidency occupied by a pasty-faced sick-looking OLD white guy????? If nothing else, THIS should MOBILIZE a LOT of people!!!!!! It is me! What a stupid stupid choice by McCain! Nice try; no cigar!
He met her 6 MONTHS AGO......???????????!!!
How could anybody possibly decide if somebody capable of being VP after knowing them for only 6 months??
Makes you wonder what else he is likely to do in an instant, without much thaught! dangerous
She was a 5th choice. LOL @ this bungle by the GOP.
He is such a fake. First he says foreign policy is something his VP pick must have, and that he must be comfortable with that choice. Nice to see that he feels he can get in bed with her after two short meetings. Judment of McCain – 0!
He doesn't even know this woman! This is frightening!
DEMOCRATS 08!
I'm honored to be the first to comment! I'm extremely excited about the choice for VP! Women everywhere should be proud of where we have come. I'm not nervous at all; I know we're going to get this election won. Obama has too many things he's hiding about his past that still need to be exposed. Dems have made fun of President Bush for 8 years about how he talks, but have you heard Obama stumble and stutter while trying to think of answers? I can't wait for the upcoming debates, if Obama has the fortitude to accept the challenge. And do not underestimate Sarah Palin. You don't raise 5 children, one of them handicapped, without having nerves of steel and a strong conviction of right and wrong. Why is Obama keeping his secrets? Don't believe what the biased robot at CNN tell you. Shame on you women who are setting feminism back 50 years. Shame on you, Obama. (Just quoting Hillary)
Gergen and Campbell Brown are so in the tank for Obama it's crazy...how can anyone take them seriously?
This is a shocking way of doing such important business. In my mind, it seriously calls McCain's judgement into question. What a slap to people like Pawlenty and Ridge. And what a fright if anything happens to McCain.
Do not vote for McCain and his running mate. Sara Palin has no background experience. What is she thinking? I live in Juneau Alaska; I know what Sara Palin is from a standpoint of a union activist, a worker. She does not defend or support the workers, the laborers; she does not put Alaska First as she claims.
I am a Hillary supporter and I will vote for Obama in November. To think McCain using a woman and having Sara Palin take on that role to sway Hillary supporters...what realty is Sara in.
McCain what were you thinking?
Vote no on McCain and Palin because they are a recipe for disaster for our country.
Does this world-wind relationship cause anyone else pause? John McCain talked to Palin for the first time ever last sunday, then Thursday asked her to be VP? Wow... talk about a shotgun marriage. How do these two know they are compatable? What chemistry do they have? What if she hates the guy or vice versa.
America,
How low can we go? Is one week enough to elect a vice president? Senator made this decision in less than a week. And from what I heard he only met her once!!!! ONCE...., How is that possible? It is obvious that he is trying to get women vote but does he think women are stupid? I think he contradicts himself in a lot of things by choosing this lady. I wonder what his attack point would now be? "Expericance" looks out the window..... Would he use "Not white Enough" argument?
I wonder
Here ya' go PUMAs, your answer to your prayers. A woman who could, and in all likelihood will, be President of the United States...since McOld is gonna keel over half way through his first term. There she is ladies, all Pro-Life, moose hunting, fish gutting, boot stomping and ready to lead!!!
Go vote for McCain and kiss your right to choice adios. Go on, go on. Hurry up. Get outta here and don't let the door slam you in arse on the way out.
McCain picked Palin for one reason and one reason only. To pander to Hillary supporters.
That's the difference between Obama and McCain... Obama picks someone who he can learn with and get real advise from and work with. McCain picks someone that he can lead around and be his yes-man.. or yes-woman in this case. Other than the fact that she's a woman... what can she possibly add to his campaign? Obama picks people based on merit... If he wanted the "sure fire win",.. he could've picked Hillary. But he's not looking for who's the most popular... he's looking for who's the best person for the job. Once again... McCain's personal ambitions are shown to be more important than the good of the country.
Way to go McCain. Showing the independence you have become famous for. Independent from toting party line in the face of extremism. And not afraid to put a strong woman as your running mate. Because women get it down, as she sure shows. A married mother of 5 with a record and history of good government work. She compliments the ticket in every way with adding domestic policy making experience and executive experience.
The Dem's are definitely freaking out now.
I'll tell you how he chose her. Wait until we see who Obama picks. Obama chose Biden and not Hillary. McCain then decides to chose a woman so he can get the votes of those who voted for Hillary. Great strategy for November, but I really don't think he chose her as the strongest person to serve with him if he's elected.
Come on people, she wants to teach creationism in the school. She doesn't believe that global warming is man made. Really! Creationism. Don't get me wrong, I am not anti God, but I am very pro science.
Why is everyone putting McCain in his grave?
HE'S NOT DEAD!
You choose a VP who will balance you. She does that.
I love her because for the past two years she hasn't talked about change. She's actually made changes.
Former Hillary supporter for McCain/Palin
The more I learn about Palin, the more I am seeing the substance under the what I first thought was a disasterous decision on McCain's part. I hope that at some point, we can get past the pandering comments and start talking about the issues.
now I have a good reason to vote for McCain, great pick.
Gotta love the liberal media bias over all this. When Obama picked a corrupt insider with a history of plagiarism, there was nary a peep over it. No "report cards," no "what was he thinking," no "this runs counter to Obama's claim of change." But McCain taps a woman with years of experience as governor and suddenly it's a shooting gallery with liberal demagogues firing sour-grape shells claiming that strong woman who is a REAL agent for change is some kind of novice.
All this bluster from the liberal media would be hilarious if it wasn't so absolutely pathetic.
Experience...? Are you serious?
One line from the Bush administration: 'Brownie you're doing a heckeva job'! I think that sums up the fact that this is McCain's pick for the person only a 'heartbeat' away from the presidency.
I have a feeling women are going to look at this and see political exploitation rather than advancing their role in society.
What was John McCain thinking...of all the choices he had...
As an American neighbor, I think the choice of Sarah Palin is downright scary. I hope the citizens of the most powerful nation in the world will not risk having a leader with zero foreign policy experience should something happen to John McCain in the event he is elected President.
Sarah Palin has an excellent record !!!
Great choice !!!
Sarah Palin is an INSULT to the WOMEN"S MOVEMENT. NO WAY!!!!
Go back to your igloo Governor.
After having made experience such an issue in the campaign, it seems odd that Senator McCain would choose a running mate he barely knows and one with such limited experience. It appears to be a calculated political decision rather than a decision on who best could run the country in the event they need to step in for the boss.
And this is good judgement? Putting someone you only met once the be next in line to run the country? What a slap in the face toMitt Romney. At least he is qualified.
He is sadly mistaken if he thinks this Hillary supporter is going to fall in line. I am insulted at the idea that I will just settle for any woman just for the sake of getting to vote for a woman. Shows what he thinks of women's intelligence, IMO. And she called Hillary whiney a while back and now she is praising her. Well I can see right through it. She is NO Hillary Clinton. I support Hillary Clinton for WHO she is, not WHAT she is.
Palin is a set back for the women's movement
McCain went looking for a highly qualified vice president and found a fairly qualified Secretary of the Interior.
So much for McCain the Maverick, he stared Rush Limbaugh in the eyes and McCain blinked. He let the right wing of the Republican Party hijack his vp pick.
Eve from NY:
Even more so because we were going to vote for him come Novemeber! But this is OUTRAGEOUS..selecting Palin simply because of her anatomy, and expecting intelligent american women to vote for him because of this!!
Hmm, intelligent woman?
Voting for McCain, I think not!
WOW! What a brilliant pick for VP! At last, a fresh CHANGE! As a 58-year old Democrat, so far the McCain-Palin ticket has my vote!
It shows that McCain dont give credit for loyalty like Tim Pawlenty. Strange since McCain did not win big in GOP even with a weak field. Pawlenty supported him all the way. And the thanks is too someone that he just have meet once or twise. It shows that he is not worth giving in for and Pawlenty and Romney has been very bad treated i think by McShame.
Hillary supporters (if that's who you are) including PUMAs, my understanding is that you want to protect reproductive rights...well, this woman is pro-life. Get a clue...I'd rather have you stay home or write in Hillarys name versus voting for a ticket specifically intended to trick you into voting Republican.
DONT BE FOOLED by false REPUBLICAN bloggers saying we clinton supporters arent insulted by this… WE ARE!!
My friends an I have been EXTREMELY INSULTED by McCains' vp choice!!
Even more so because we were going to vote for him come Novemeber! But this is OUTRAGEOUS..selecting Palin simply because of her anatomy, and expecting intelligent american women to vote for him because of this!!
We have set up a group, consisting of 42 women already, who have commited to voting for OBAMA because of McCains decision.. which shows that he really IS OUT OF TOUCH with women in America!! There is only one choice this year.. OBAMA!!!
Eve Watson, New York
Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton, as a woman I vote on issues not GENDER!!!
Is Palin experienced enough to take over the presidency in case something happens to McCain? With all the noise the McCain has made over Obama's "inexperience" it's very, very, odd McCain would pick her.
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska is a REFORMER that doesn't bode well with CORRUPT CONGRESS led by Pelosi who is into earmark.
Interesting pick.
I have seen a few profiles on Palin, and I was impressed.
As a Hillary supporter, I was going to sit this election out, but now I think that I could vote for McCain/Palin.
Why should the Democratic care who McCain picks anyway, isn't Obama the defacto president already? He's not going to lose correct? So why have so many ___ bunched up?
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I think it's a great choice. Glenn Beck just showed a past interview with her in regards to drilling in Alaska. She is smart and has common sense, and is not afraid to make decisions her own party may not like. It's a shame Cambpell Brown can't keep her personal support for Obama in check and give this story the fairness it deserves.
Dan Quale in a dress!
Under investigation for abuse of power and barely has gotten her feet wet in politics! Perfect for the GOP!
Can you say "hot potatoe"
Eight is enough
Obama – Biden 08
McCain could and should have picked a more qualified republican. But to pander and try to copy Obama's theme, he picked a inexperienced 1.5 year governor. I was on the fence, but now I am voting for OBAMA.
HA HA HA It's over folks. It's so much fun watching republican talking heads try to spin this! They know this is a disaster. Do they honestly think the American people are going to put this woman in the position of being one weak heartbeat away from the presidency?
It is insulting that McCain thinks picking Palin will score woman votes. As a woman, I vote on who I think would best run this country. I will not vote purely if a candidate has a female on their ticket. It is quite obvious he chose her on that and believe she will relate to woman across the country. Granted, she has a compelling story and I am sure she has endured obstacles and overcame them beautifully. But this election is about something more – it is about turning this country around and restoring our image domestically and internationally. She is not Hillary Clinton, her ideals are overly conservative and lastly this is a ploy – that's it. It is awful to think McCain actually thinks that this woman can take the place of Hillary Clinton and win votes. Purely insulting to the female population.
It's an insult to the more capable women and men that he could have chosen and an insult to the women voters he is pandering to.
Judgement is important. This pro-life woman choose to become pregnant at 43. This increases this incidence of Downs Syndrome, which her baby has. Now, rather than spend time with this child, she is wanting to be the VP. What kind of family values is this. She is not responsible for her own choice. I think her child needs her. We don't.
Anyone that says McCain 08/Clinton 12 – if McCain wins, won't she be the logical choice for 12? This could put Clinton out to 2020 when she'll be older than McCain.
He should have picked Romney. McCain is so stupid. I voted for Romney in the primary and Romney is the only one with clear economic plans for the country.
McCain personal gain. hint hint Not yours. It is an insult to women and she is being used. Did you forget that men are part of Hillary supporters.
Oh what a tangled web he weaves. Now that is what I call desperate.
Smart move. I believe this will win him the election.
Bush proved any idion can be a president, Mccain just did oposite.
I'm a huge Clinton fan and I voted for Clinton in the primaries and I'm absolutely ESTACTIC about Palin! I can't wait to vote for McCain this Fall!
McCain 08!!!
HRC 12!!!
Run Sarah Run!
Hopefully she will be VP. This will end her plan to placate her greedy Wasilla business & oil company buddies by moving the state capital of Alaska to Anchorage/Wasilla. This will spare thousands of Juneau state employees from financial ruin.
There's one born every minute America.
Run Sarah Run!
I think he made a great choice. She is the fresh face we have been looking for. The way I look at it, the Democrats are worried. That is the reason why they are going after Palin for not having international experience because Obama sure as hell has no experience in anything. Thank you John Mccain for for picking a respected woman to be your VP. You did something Obama should have done!
I ove it. CNN is arguing right now that Sarah Palin cannot grab the former Hillary supporter vote. I am weighing in - MCCAIN/PALIN has my former Democratic vote. Though I disagree with their stance on abortion, the top issues are the economy and national security, and MCCAIN and PALIN will champion this. As far as her experience goes, Palin is the commander and chief of the Alaskan national guard. She runs Alaska. As an executive acutally running something, she has made more decisions this month, than Obama has made all year running around the world running for President.
I also am appalled and insulted by McCain's choice of Palin to serve as his VP candidate. How can he think that intelligent women, Clinton supporters or not, would vote for him simply because his running mate is a female? Her inexperience in national and international politics is shocking for a VP candidate. I certainly wouldn't want her next in line for the Presidency of our nation, and wouldn't vote for McCain-Palin even if I were a Republican, which thank God, I'm not.
GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN'S REMARKABLE RECORD IN BEATING THE ENTRENCHED AND INCUMBENT POLITICIANS IN ALASKA
ATTEST TO HER POPULARITY AND THE REFORMS SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED . THE CHRISTIAN , EVANGELICAL AND JEWSH VOTE WILL RALLY NOW TO MCCAIN AND ENSURE HIS ELECTION.
THE ONE NOTABLE ATTRACTION TO GOVERNOR PALIN IS LIKEABILITY AND CHARM. WHETHER OR NOT YOU AGREE WITH HER VIEWS , YOU WILL MEET A WOMAN OF DIGNITY AND CHARACTER.. AMERICAN WOMEN CAN IDENTIFY WITH HER...MOTHERS, SINGLE WOMEN, OLDER WOMEN . AND RURAL
AMERICA WILL IDENTIFY WITH HER MODEST ROOTS AND WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
mr mccain must have fell out of bed and bumped his head last tuesday night after learning about senator OBAMA pick for VP its sad that sarah would let an oldman use her like that ,
I am shucked at the Republican by trying to sell Palin to the American people. I am begging Republicans every where please do not follow our party blindly. It is obvious that our Republican President has strewed up everything for us and we need a new face in the white house not McCain, not Sarah Palin or any one from the Republican to lead this country for the next four years. CNN should also have its commentators to cut down their tones about Obama and Joe because these are American too.
This beauty queen bimbo is a disgrace and blemish to ethical americans everywhere.
Being Dr. DooLITTLE running the biggest 'park' populated by Reindeer and Polar Bears is a far cry from dealing with real, thinking and talking human beings.
Her short stint as park ranger has achieved her only notice in the columns of corruption. When she interacts with people, she gets it wrong and ends up in trouble, she is currently the subject of a very corrupt and power abusive scandal.
Obama: A TRUE american Hero!!
LOL IS MCWRONG OUT OF HIS MIND ?
DUMB QUESTION. HE HAS JUST PROVEN IT.
THIS "LADY" IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
JUST THINK ABOUT HER BEING THE NEXT
PRESIDENT OF THE US. AND YOU FOLKS
MADE POOPOOS ABOUT BUSH. WELL I TOLD YOU
SOO. MCSAME IS NOT MCSAME HE IS MCWORSE.
THIS VP PICK REALLY GOT ME RILED UP. DOES MCCAIN THINK THAT WOMEN WILL VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE A FEMALE IS HIS RUNNING MATE? THIS WOMAN HAS LITTLE EXPERIENCE. IF HILLARY WON IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE SHE WAS TESTED AND THE PEOPLE CHOSE HER FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT. WITH A 72 YEAR OLD IN THE OVAL OFFICE, IT IS LIKELY THIS WOMAN COULD BECOME PRESIDENT.TWO YEARS AS GOVERNOR, PTA, AND TOWN COUNCIL EXPERIENCE!! SHE'S PROBABLY A LOVELY PERSON, BUT GIVE ME A BREAK, READY TO BE PRESIDENT?? NEVER!!!!
I think picking Sarah Palin was a mistake. The GOP's keep bounding that no one knows Obama. Well, after over 18 mos. they are still saying it. McCain just met Palin and God knows, the American public can't possibly find out who she is by November. What gives? Do GOP's think we are stupid?
DONT BE FOOLED by false bloggers saying we clinton supporters arent insulted by this… WE ARE!!
My friends an I have been EXTREMELY INSULTED by McCains' vp choice!!
Even more so because we were going to vote for him come Novemeber! But this is OUTRAGEOUS..selecting Palin simply because of her anatomy, and expecting intelligent american women to vote for him because of this!!
We have set up a group, consisting of 42 women already, who have commited to voting for OBAMA because of McCains decision.. which shows that he really IS OUT OF TOUCH with women in America!!! There is only one choice this year.. OBAMA!!!
Eve Watson, New York
Thanks McCain! I can't believe you wanted Obama to win all along!
Hillary, why don't you condemn Palin on the issues? Bring more of your idiotic voters!
Remember "Hillary" supporters, she is no Hillary! If you truly love her, agree with her!
Obama/Biden '08
I began putting together an article on the general comments and discussion about john McCain's decision to chose Sarah Palin for VP and have found that only hard right pundits and voters feel this was a good choice. Most moderates, and left leaning people have found this to be both insulting and an example of poor judgment.
'What People are Saying About Sarah Palin' (http://thenewscoverage.net/4720) shows that many internet users are willing to dig on their own to find the details they need during this election. I am very interested in seeing what next weeks' Republican Convention will bring to the table; McCain needs all the help he can get after this decision.
Why not a women VP? The truth is that the majority of contempoary women were heartbroken by the Obama/Hillary race. There is nothing wrong of taking advantage of the situation. McCain's move is wise and shows his ability of addressing emergent concerns.
This is fantastic news! They will win in a land slide!!
John McCain doesn't have the judgment or the temperament to be President. He's made a mockery of his own campaign slogan. The choice of Sarah Palin doesn't put country first. She not capable of being commander-in-chief on January 20th. This was a cheap, desperate political trick designed to hide the conservatives' abysmal record on civil rights and gender equity.
Why the squawking about level of "experience."?
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama, and HE is running for the #1 job.–No time for training while POTUS!
This Obamabot hypocrisy seems to be masking a high level of insecurity.
McCain caught them off guard. Eureka!
Where is McCain's head??? did he think that just picking a Women would win our votes. He just doesn't get it. Does he? .... Where is McCain's judgment... He met her once before?? ... really now. My vote is for Obama and his excellent choice for VP Biden. This is no match!!!... Obama should win by a landslide! Let's hope!!!
I'm a Hillary supporter and the Palin pick solidified my support for McCain, but not because of her anatomy. Everyone who questions the motives of people like me need to research McCain's and Palin's positions. They both support equal pay, flexible work policies, family values, and health care for all Americans; they just believe these issues are better handled by individuals rather than government bureaucracy. I'm not insulted by this pick; rather I'm energized and plan to vote Republican for the first time in my life.
i wish mccain wins . then watch the whole world laugh on you folks for 4 years. come on america go show the world how insane can you get.
Wow, CNN .... you guys really are the new Fox News!
Bravo, hope the GOP pays you guys well for your services!
(This will never get posted)
Does McCain believe that we (women) are simply idiots!!! We aren't looking for someone who simply has ovaries, we're looking for someone who can actually lead our country. let's go back to the add "when the call comes at 2 AM, who do you want to answer the call"? Palin (NOT!!!). I'm a women who will be 47 on the day of the election. I've never voted before but McCain has encouraged me to register (Democrat) and cast my vote for a team that takes women seriously and has the judgement to run the most powerful and diverse country.
Rosemary
Congrats McCain and Palin, for handing the election over to the Dems.
What kind of judgment is McCain exercising when he chooses a running mate he's only had two conversations with, one whose experience in goverment, particulary with foreign policy, is shorter than even Obama's? This was a total gimmick and it's going to blow up in McCain's face. He just lost this election.
Obama-Biden '08!
I think it's great that McCain chose a female as his running mate. I do, however, have a problem with WHY he chose her. If Barack wasn't an African American and if his nomination wasn't as historical, would McCain have chosen her? I seriously doubt it.
I feel McCain and his campaign made a huge mistake by selecting a woman simply because she's a woman and not because she is the most qualified. How insulting is that to women and to Gov. Palin? And, how is it that Gov. Palin doesn't see that?
If Mccain loses he would make one heck of a PIMP. He not only wants to pimp the ladys but Amerca too.
I am completely independant, and claim no party. In fact, I couldn't vote in the Florida primary because I chose not to be affiliated with a party. With that being said, I sincerely hope that McCain chose Palin because she firms up his conservative side. An NRA member, pro-lifer, and hardcore christian, she really appeals to those conservative members of the US. But, she is only 44. And that is something that he was pretty critical of Obama about wasn't it? I'm not sure that being the mayor of a town of 9,000 and the Governor of Alaska really gives a person the "experience" it takes to be the POTUS at any second.
There is no possilbe way that this decision was made to sway the Clinton supporters. If people look at the issues and the stances of both Clinton and Palin, there is a stark difference. I think that McCain feels like he has enough to pull those disenfranchised Clinton supporters by himself, so why not go for the far right appeal that has continually dogged him from the beginning?
Risky move...we shall see.
This is worth repeating:
I was a Hillary supporter not because of her genetalia, but because of her policies. Policies that are closely linked to Obama's. So why would I ever, even for a fleeting moment, consider voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin? He voted against equal pay, and against the domestic violence act (penned by Joe Biden). So why, why would I find his choice anything other than a gross misjudgment and slap in the face of the American people, especially women. A woman with no policies or bad policies is no better, and in my opinion, much worse than a man with okay policies.
Well he countered the two things he criticized the most about Obama experience and celebrity and did a one oneupmanship by selecting a zero experience candidate that was in a pageant queen contest. Wow and half of you want this guys finger on the button.
Is he serious?
If something were to happen to him....she would be our President?!
She was Mayor of a town of 9,000 people, and a governor for 2 years in a state that's entire population is smaller than charlotte, NC and you think she could be tough with Iran and North Korea?! Are you kidding me, McCain? I thought you had a brain in your head. My respect for you has dissolved.
I cannot believe this.
All of a sudden, Obama/Biden is the SAFE ticket this fall.
I think it may work to some degree however just because people won't know what to make of her. This however, is a sad new low for elections – seems more like an eppisode of Jerry Springer – She stole my pantsuits!
Complete gimmick and unbelievably hypocritical. I think it is sad that McCain thinks Americans will fall for such shallow cheep tricks. She is the opposite of Hillary on EVERY SINGLE ISSUE!
I'm so confused. Are they trying to throw this election? Do they simply want the Dems to come in, clean up their mess and then, once all is in order again the GOP can run some real candidates in 4-8 years?
Palin is NO Hillary!
It's an insult.
Once again, the Republicans are playing politics. hopefully the women AND men of this country are finally on to them once and for all.
McCain only picked Sarah Palin to get women votes. McCain always saying experience, experience,experience and he goes and picked Sarah Palin? McCain is a heartbeat away from having Palin as Commander of Chief. How can McCain pick someone who he only met once before and also, McCain met Sarah Palin on Sunday in Arizona. After 1 meeting for VP and McCain picked Palin for VP? How desperate is McCain? Look like McCain is very desperate to win.
Did anyone notice that McCain picked the oil state governor to be his running mate. If there was an easier job over the last two years than Governor of Alaska over the last two years with skyrocketing oil prices, I want it. While the rest of us were paying at the pump, the Alaska government was raking in the royalty revenue.
He has met her only once? A person he doesn't even know, with no experience next in line to the most powerful position on the planet?
John McCain just proved that having experience does not mean you have good judgement. Jay, get a clue, she does not have "years of experience", she has 18 months govering a state smaller than a medium sized US city. You are the pathetic one.
To fill this position with someone mccain doesn't know AT ALL simply because of her youth and gender is an insult to all patriotic americans. mccain is quite old, with a previous cancer diagnosis, and he is leaving this country in her hands, before all other choices? appalling. it shows how little mccain thinks of women, in that he thinks one is as good as any other (she's a woman, therefore hillary supporters will want her!?!?!?) here's one hillary supporter who would never fall for that brand of bait and switch! OBAMA '08!
Rush L. stated "Now we got a babe on the ticket." What does he think we will vote for her just because she is a woman? Woman are not eye candy. We are so much more than that.
This is not a game of chess. McCain is putting the future of our country at risk by selecting someone with little to NO experience. She is not a Hilliary Clinton.
My vote is the Obama/Biden ticket.
when I hear people saying one hour after the announcement that "Sarah Palin has an excellent record !!!" and so on, it bocems clear once again that they'd vote once again for ANYBODY just to keep the Republicans in the White House.
This is exactly WHY we got 8 years of total disaster politics!
David Gergen is right, I am an Independent who was on the fence. John McCain just gave Barak Obama my vote.
McCain's Harriet Meyers Moment.
Great for McCain.
Hillary was my first choice and Obama was my second choice.
Then the Obamabots got ugly, vulgar, negative and vitriolic and they lost Obama my vote.
Now it is NEVER Obama.
I do not want my democratic party to ever again use nasty chicago style hateful strategies that turn democrat against democrat and divide the party.
Learn that harsh lesson or lose all future elections.
I don't understand what everyone thinks is wrong with her. She has run a state for two years, which is more time than Obama has spent in the Senate.
After the statement that came out of the Obama campaign earlier, demeaning and belittling Governor Palin, its obvious why Hillary was never considered HIS VP choice. She's a woman.
I take offense at his campaign's statement and it's just another reason why he won't get my vote.
How can bay say palin can sell her self better. Im an individual an im voting social because i feel like its a fluke to get a woman just because obama didnt choose hiliary. Mccain will not recieve my vote i personally think thats a slimy move.
I am republican who didn't like John McCain until today. This is a great decision; I laugh at those who criticize her "lack of experience" and being a heartbeat away from the presidency. Obama is a nobody ; what hypocrites.
I AM SPEECHLESS, WHAT CAN YOU SAY, McCAIN SAYS ONE THING AND DOES THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE, WITH HIS VP PICK...ONE WORD THAT CONSTANTLY CAME OUT OF McCAIN MOUTH WAS EXPEROENCE...CONSTANLTY SAYING THAT'S WHAT OBAMA LACKED..
SPEECHLESS...SPEECHLESS ..THE ELECTION IS OVER...DEMS. WINNER..........
I think Sarah Palin is a great choice for John McCain. I am a woman and am excited, not only that a woman will be Vice President, but I love Gov. Palin's dynamics, the amazing things she has accomplished in Alaska, and the new energy she will bring to the Republican ticket. I think she cna McCain compliment each other greatly!
I was going to vote for Obama until he picked Biden to run – how boring. Then I was going to sit this election out - and I have voted in every election since I was old enough to vote. But this middle aged professional woman is JAZZED about the Palin choice and am now ready not only to VOTE the McCain ticket, but am willing to work for the party. It is not because she is a woman, it is because she is smart, and has proved she is unwilling to bow to the old boy political bigwigs. She takes a stand - even when unpopular - and sticks to it. GOOD JOB MCCAIN
> Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama, and HE is running for the #1 job.
Oh right.. being the mayor of podunkville gives you a lot of experience. I can't wait until Biden tears her to shreds.
Excellent choice.
Governor Palin has about as much stage presence as a kindegarden teacher. I just cannot imagine this women representing the USA in negoiations with world leaders.
Honestly, was this the most qualified candidate for the job or just the self-serving selection by a desperate campaign?
A great, great, great choice Mccain!
So what happens to her as a VP pick if she is found guilty of abuse of power as governor?
I mean really McCain....is this the best you could do? You met the woman once. I think this really shows that you're not in control of your campaign and party.
Wow!! From my perspective above the 49th parallel, I am surprised at the amount of hate and abuse that is being poured out on Governor Palin. It makes me wonder now if the Dems are a tad worried...else why would they rant and rave over a none starter. If she is such a poor choice for VP won't the average US voter figure this out without all of the vitriolic hatred?? It makes me think of the old saying, no one kicks a dead dog.
This is Pandering at its worst. John McCain "would" rather win an election than a war... and he still may not win. Palin is not Hillary. Hillary would eat this woman's lunch. Palin is probably a good Governor in Alaska but picking her to get Hillary voters is insulting to woman. Change the name of the Republican Party to "Pander Express"...... absolutely shocking and ridiculous choice.
I will be up front and say I am voting for Obama. I'm from Illinois and I have seen him in action and have great respect for him and what he stands for. The only reason that I can see John McCain picked Governor Palin is because she is a woman. She does share the base Republican party values – but so do many, many more individuals and have greater experience to represent this country on the world stage. That John McCain would pick a woman and expect women everywhere to fall in line and to pick up votes because he added a female is an insult not only to women, but every person in this country. He contradicts his own words about having someone qualified and I am disappointed in what this choice represents to the American people.
Given McCain's comments about how his wife could win a wet tee shirt contest during a Sturgis motorcycle rally leads me to think that he is thinking with the wrong head. How he could pick an unheard of Governor of less than a million people goes to show that his judgment is that of a man that cares less about who would succeed him than using gimmicks, smoke and mirrors to get to the oval office, that is so lame and remember that he will be close to 80 years old when his first term ends. Has not America learned? Anyone who believes that Ronald Reagan wasn't having memory lapses before leaving the White House is insane and McCain seems as if he can't deliver the simplest of messages unless he is reading from cue cards.
I heard he chose her because her mom Likes Abba – Dancing Queen as well
playing cards?..Let's play a game...reread all of these posts substituting DNC for McCain and Afrrican-Americans for Palin. Then maybe all of you feminists will see how ridiculous you sound.
We don't even know how Barack knows Biden. I feel that CNN should blog about issues and do more contrast and compare, and what's right for the people of the US...than gossip. This site might as well be TMZ
I will be voting for the Obama/Biden Ticket, for many reasons. Oddly, I am very thankful that Barack took his selection seriously. He could have selected Mrs. Clinton...it would have made people happy and smile and be joyful...yet that is not what's best at a time like this, and he based his decision not on what trendy and wanted, but whats best for the people.
I like a person like that–regardless if they are Rep or Dem. It makes me feel like I count.
Trust me...he could have easily selected Mrs. Clinton. Yet, did not. He repected her and her husband...and left it alone.
I am glad he selected Biden, and with the strength of the Dems. There is no question our party is focus and determined to win.
I cannot believe that Faye (who is on the Campbell Brown program) would even make the comment that Sarah Palin is qualified on foreign policy because her son is serving in Iraq! If that is the case, then every family in America who has a love one in Iraq is qualified....John McCain had a HUGE pool to choose from. What an insult! She also says that the "feminists" are the people who are insulted by McCain picking Palin because of the Hilary Clinton comparison....I am in no way a feminist, just an average American woman, and I'm insulted that a Republican advocate on a respected news program would even insinuate that Hilary would be a reason for me to be upset about McCain's runningmate and not because of who McCain's runningmate is as a person........
Republicans touting Palin's experience in balancing a state budget overlooks what state, Alaska. With huge oil revenue, balancing the budget there is like balancing the budget it Iraq... no great claim to fame.
How? He did "rock paper scissors" with Lieberman until they got bored. And said, "Call the beauty queen. This ticket needs more eye candy. Republicans don't care about issues. Neither does PUMA so any gal will do."
Experience! Who's kidding Who? I would take Palin for President over Obama. If you consider we are voting for President AND VP... McCain-Palin is the perfect balance.
McCain may be the oldest Pres for first term at 72, but this is 2008. Lincoln was 51 when first elected 148 years ago. But, what was the average life expectancy in1860? I think McCain will make it through 4 years with or wtihout skin cancer.
All the experience on the Democratic ticket can't match that of McCain. Let's take the proven America, John McCain.
I think this was a brilliant move by McCain.....this was all McCain. The fact that Palin is not from Washington and not part of the "good ol" club could defintely change alot of peoples minds. And her son is in Iraq serving...what more do you need than that when it comes to foriegn polcy? I believe McCain chose Palin because they believed in the same things. I honestly believe it has nothing to do with Hilary Clinton's supporters...Pilan is pro life and a conservative! I mean seriously....
How can McCain plausibly make the claim that he wants to end our dependence on oil? The state of Alaska gets most of its revenue from oil. Do you really believe Sarah Palin wants an energy policy that will hurt her home state?
No way, No How, NO McCain or Palin !!! She does not even come close to Hillary, so don't even go there. Hillary has been in the forefront leading the party for years and years. Woman don't need another Right Wing, Anti choice, Gun slinging, soccer mom who doesn't believe that Global warming is real, in any leadership position. Maybe it is OK for Alaska, which has a population of less that the city of San Antonio Texas, but Not for me. Obama is a man who will take us out of this backward thinking Republican debaucle this country is currently in.
This is a pure political gimmick and sad. Everyone in America should be offended. If the women that supported Clinton go for this insult then it will settle what I feared all along. It is not about the best candidate. It is about electing a woman. Sort of reverse discrimation, but I digress.
The question you have to ask yourself is this: Was I voting for Hillary because she was pro-choice, or was I voting for Hillary because she was a woman?
Obama is pro-choice. If you are pro-choice than vote for him. But if you want a woman in the white house, and be the first woman Vice-President in office. Then vote for McCain-Palin. Because it seems like the above comments are mixed. It's either "I hate this because she isn't pro-choice. Or, I am so glad that he chose her because she is a strong, dignified woman."
Make your choice.
Maybe when she is critcized she can use the fact that she was picked by a pow to defelct any criticism
I cannot believe he chose her. I am so insulted. I never was going to vote for McCain but geez – what a joke and how dare he think just because women liked Hillary doesn't mean that we would vote for just any woman.....She needs to go back to her 5 children. And by the way, I have several friends that have children with down syndrome. They are making a big deal about her not having an abortion......Come on people. My friends didn't have an abortion either when they found out about their children – I don't think they are qualified for VP and neither is she!!!!!!
This pick is insulting to the women he is trying to reach, Palin is very right wing and the women he is targeting are independents and disaffected dems.
So Palin told Newsweek she couldn't support Hillary because Hillary was a whiner! And now that ticket expects to win over the Clinton supporters? LOL
Transparent and Desperate pick.....McCain has demonstrated poor judgment. Pandering at your best!!
I don't understand how anyone who supported Hillary can turn around and vote for McCain when they are on total OPPOSITE sides of the value pole. Makes no sense., You should have just voted for McCain in the first place, there is no way in hell u can agree with Hillary and McCain at the same time. Don't buy it !
I cannot believe I just heard Bay Buchanan say that Gov. Pallin has a son going to Iraq so that qualifies her as knowing about foreign policy. What a hack! Does that qualify her to sit Down with Putin and discuss Georgia? I can hear it now, "No I am not a Diplomat, but I play one on TV". What is it about having a son in Iraq that qualifies one as having Foreign Policy experience? She has been "too busy" to pay much attention to Iraq, even though her son is going there? I don't get it, sadly, in a much bigger sense – neither does Gov. Pallin or John McCain! Please spare us from the drivel of commentaters like Bay !
I don't understand why discussion of McCain's age is unacceptable. There undeniably a significant chance that a 72-year-old male will die or become unable to serve as President for 4 years. So the qualifications of his VP are more critical than anyone else's before. And he picked one of the least qualified VPs ever. I find that insulting that he chose his short-term political gains over the long-term potential implications for the entire country. No one can seriously argue that Palin is qualified to step up to be POTUS and a leader on the world stage. So I find this choice to be obviously political pandering, and insulting. I obviously take this election a lot more seriously than McCain does. Do you????
Obama played safe....
McCain was the maverick for change.
How ironic is that!
Biden is old, white, male and entrenched washington insider. The alleged reasons for NOT going with Hillary.
He met her once??? HA HA HA HA
I watched cnn everyday but today i notice one thing (No Bias No Bull)
Are you kidding. I just witness bias and bull on the show when they were talking about senator Mc Cain Choice for VP
The cnn reporter (Brown) was so upset and it seem that she was steaming.
If she is an Obama supporter its a good thing but do not use the cnn platform. What i found disturbing was that she said the VP didn't have any experience neither does senator Obama and i will ask that before making a comment that she do some research to see what is the job of a senator and a Governor
No Bias No Bull that is a joke.
While some say Obama doesn't have the experience needed for the Whitehouse he has proven his readiness, he can mobilize the public, has great judgement, has the wisdom to know to surround himself with subject experts and has demonstrated great intellectual acuteness. Just as he has done his whole life he pulled himself up.
Palin on the other hand was pulled up, she has not proven herself worthy of such an important post, made even more important by McCains age.
Sarah Palin insinuated that she's ready to continue on in Hillary's shoes... how insulting. She's not even fit to walk in Hillary's shadow. Maybe McCain thought that by picking Pulin as his VP he could change his name to McGain – stealing undecided votes which were originally intended for Hillary. Palin is light-years away from earning these votes. And what an insult to Hillary, as well, a blow to her directly, demeaning all she stands and has worked for. McCain named Palin for personal victory, not because Palin is qualified – being another blow, and this one to Palin herself. He doesn’t even know her, met her only once! Wake up America!
The democrats doth protest too much, methinks!!!!!!
SCARED??????
As a woman, I'm insulted by insinuations that females who have staunchly supported Hillary Clinton will suddenly experience changes of heart simply because Governor Palin is also a woman. While I wish Gov. Palin nothing but the best, McCain's choice reeks of gimmick, making me more confident than ever in my first choice: Barack Obama.
I beat she can make a mean mooseburger for McLoser!!!!!!
I'm really feeling that the news media at CNN was really shaken up with John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin. You all are really trying to only say negative things about her, about the selecting process, and are obviously upset that McCain pulled a real surprise.
Why don't you wait until you know more about her and her ideas and policies before you try to bury her?
It just shows how much CNN is for Obama and is afraid that this news will work against him.
Try to be fair...........
this is hilarious....women are not dumb they are not going to vote just because she is a women....they wanted hillary because she was strong and agreed with her values.....palin is a conservative...pro life...pro gun...pro drilling....her husband is a oil man!!! hillary supporters should be insulted
Hillary supporter. Obama and company treated her like dirt. Won't vote for him under any circumstance. Considering McCain. Then he announced his VP pick. Will now for sure vote for McCain/Palin. Ain't that simple???
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.
I'm a Hillary supporter who was still on the fence – until this morning. If Senator McCain thinks Gov. Palin is a substitute for Hillary, he's delusional. I'm now solidly in the Obama camp . . . if you vote for the McCain ticket, you can kiss Roe v Wade goodbye and the Supreme Court . . . I can't even imagine what it will look like. I'm just amazed that Sen. McCain thinks we (Hillary voters) are so ignorant we don't look at issues. Angry and energized!
AWESOME CHOICE!!
McCain/Palin
08 &12
who cares he only met her once. She is still more qualified as a VP pick than Obama is as the President pick
MCCAIN/PALIN 08!!!!
Wow, look at all the bots running scared! This lady has more experience and leadership than their PRESIDENTIAL nominee!!!! She has actually RUN a state. It just shows again what a slap in the face Obama gave Hillary.
How can any feminist feel insulted? This is historic. I voted for Hillary but the pro-Obama DNC slapped her down – now you want to reward them?
Make some sense, please.
as a democrat I am down right giddy that any doubt in my mind is now gone. McCain's vp decision is absolute pandering to women and transparent to the point of being amaturist by his advisors. Does anyone really think that diehard Hillary supporters will support an anti-choice candidate no matter the gender? I highly doubt it as it would be a slap in her face. If I were Obama I'd call and thank Mccain!!!
I ask the question is the left wing media really being fair to Sarah Palin? I suggest not. How many can sincerely and truly believe that Obama won't capture many to vote for him merely because of his skin colour ? No one im sure. Many would even defend the concept saying there are times perhaps in a a nation where certain types of individuals need to come forth ? So if its alright for many democrats to feel it alright to want to see a black man brought into office yes even because of his skin colour why then can it not be argued that bringing in a female on a ticket can't be for the same reasons of a nation showing progression ?
Of course Sarah Palin is popular in Alaska. Alaska benefitted from skyrocketing oil prices over the last two years when she was Governor. While we were suffering at the pump, Alaska's government was flush with cash from oil royalties.
Doesn't sound like he gave this much thought....
People! Wake up and talk about THE ISSUES!! Race, gender and experience aside, Obama presents a far better plan *on the issues* than McCain.
As an aside, I have to say that when I first saw the news, it worried me, but the more I see how shallow the decision was, the less I worry.
Let the debates *ON THE ISSUES* begin!!!
I believe this was a brilliant move for McCain. There are numerous voters still undecided and this gives them another reason to consider McCain. Of course people will scrutinize Palin's experience but if you look at her history she just may surprise everyone.
In the long run you will see more interest from the female voters and from those more comfortable with a female VP than President.
I am a female voter who respected Hillary Clinton tremendously for attempting to run for the top ticket. The sad thing for me to watch is Sarah Palin being "used" – literally used by the Republicans. She may be a maverick but I am sure she is also half way intelligent to know that she had zero qualifications to lead as VP leave alone if she had to step into the President's shoes. She exemplifies to me the type of woman who would not mind getting used so long as she got some fame – and that is NOT a good example for women to see. We need to see women who are mavericks but also intelligent enough to know when to say "No, I don't care that you are losing your chance at winning – I will not be the one you will use to turn around your campaign because I will not be effective – I have no experience. I have no capabilities today to lead this nation which needs economic expertise, foreign experience...."
I am an independent and am completely disgusted by McCain's decision. It is obvious that he only picked Sarah because she is a woman and he's trying to attract other women voters. He chose her not because she is the best choice to help lead the country, but because in his mind this will make him win. I read she is has no experience in economics or foreign policy. This is insane!
It was done to Hillary, now it will be tried on Palin.
But, it will be different now.
former Hillary supporter for McCain-Palin.
If we are dumb enough to elect McCain/Palin then I am moving to Mexico because I see NUKES coming our way and I hope they wipe out all the idiots that voted for this ticket!
CNN needs to fire Campbell Brown. She is rude and totally biased against Palin. I wasnt going to vot for McCain but now I am. Gov Palin is a great pick. If she is one heartbeat from being the commander in chief the what is Obama? Which one is more scary??
Palin? What is that some sort of sick joke? Buzz off McLame
The more that I think about McCain's choice of Palin, the more insulted I feel. She sounds like a sharp and capable person, but she is clearly not ready to move up to the world stage. And the main criteria of the VP is to be ready to become POTUS, with all of the world leadership considerations that come with that. So I can only conclude that McCain is more concerned about winning his election than he is about the future leadership of our country. So I'm insulted that he didn't take his VP selection more seriously (he's only met her once?!) His VP has a higher chance of becoming POTUS than most others have, and the challenges facing us are serious. So why didn't he take this choice more seriously? I take the election of my leaders seriously, but it seems that McCain is only concerned with trumping his opponent for a short-term gain.
She has more experience than Obama. Comment by a Bitter, Bible,Gun carrying Red Neck.
I watched the DNC on CNN last night with the family. It seems the world supports Senator Obama. Senator McCain has his work cut out for him.
Just disgusting. McCain did not choose the best political candidate for his campaign, but instead picked a woman with little or no experience, who could very easily become president considering McCains's age. As a woman, I am insulted. Our only hope is Obama and Biden. God help us.
As a former Hillary supporter, McCain already had my vote before he made his VP choice.
All you peolpe saying she doesn't have enough experience ask yourself this, would you rather have inexperience at the top or the bottom of the ticket?
this shows what mcain thinks of women,insulting the of women
I have just a few words about McCain and his choice for VP. I think this clearly shows McCain is a reckless decision maker who is gambling with this countries future. If he wins the election Palin will be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Please remember McCain is 72 years old. Also, how is Palin going to care for her 5 children, one of whom has Down's Syndrome, and campaign for VP.
This choice is also an insult to women, McCain thinks women just wanted a woman to be a president, Hillary received 18 mil voters, not Palin. McCain is also pandering to women, and has shown very poor presidential decision making skills.
I think he clearly blew it on his first major decision. He clearly is gambling and if this is how he would run his presidency then we are in big trouble if he should win. He will simply roll the dice and make his decision that way.
"YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING....THIS IS A LONG SHOT....WAY OUT THERE"
I WOULD FIND IT VERY ,VERY DIFFICULT TO CAST MY VOTE FOR THE TOP LEADERSHIP ROLE IN OUR USA...WITH SOMEONE OF HER INEXPERIENCE AND STATURE. THIS JUST MUST BE A POLITICAL PLOT BY MCCAIN....
MRS PALIN, MY FEELINGS ARE...YOUR CHILDREN NEED YOU MORE THAN OUR COUNTRY AT THIS TIME!!
This woman will make a criminal of victims of rape and incest who need an abortion. She is oblivious on Iraq. There is no way in HELL I as a woman will vote for this ticket. She is under investigation, turned her 6,500 population town into a gravel pit, and has 18 months as a governor of one of the least populated states. Who are they kidding? What an insult to even compare her to Hillary. She even called Hillary a whiner.
Obama/Biden is the only choice left for those of us that don't want to return to a depression and no rights for women.
Just a couple of observations:
1) So I guess that John McCain is conceding the economic aspect of the election!
2) John McCain thinks that Hillary women will vote for him now because he has a woman on his ticket
3) I wonder how the GOP plan on using the inexperience of Obama to their favor now
4) Didn't we say many of the same things about GWB that we are saying about Palin back in 2000?
5) What is it saying about McCain that with his first major decision as a canidate he chose someone that undermines his only effective beef with Obama?
6) Why would you select someone with an ongoing investigation for corruption?
I look at all of these observations and say: Wow all that experience has done him well!
I can now say that I will vote for OBAMA/BIDEN
Dear Friends:
A Hard Campaign Trail To Follow! John McCAIN!
What happened to Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Romney, Lieberman, Ridge?
Is he serious?
The choice is shocking in its contempt for the country and the office of president and vice-president. McCain's judgment is seriously impaired; his cynicism is controlling him. He's not even taking this position seriously. Shame on you, McCain.
this is a joke, the biggest joke ever in my life time... picking a VP like that.
Well, I guess this is the maverick side of McCain finally showing it's face.
I love it! Now both tickets have individuals on them that have little Washington insider experience. We're having fun now.
Considering that there were many FAR better qualified, well-informed, well-versed Republican female and male options for the position of VP, my best guesses for this selection are that:
1) not a single one of them was willing to stand up with this man, one who is so completely out of touch with our nation that he would put a relative novice in place to pinch hit when he a) gets sick, b) strokes out, 3) has a heart attack, 4) cancer returns full force.... and put our entire United States in dire jeopardy! (That's my 80+ yo mother's opinion!)
2) he met her in February, couldn't get her out of his dreams, and saw her again yesterday after a few phone calls – you know, puppy love!
Sarah Palin was a great pick. Picking the governor of a state so dependent on oil revenue is a clear signal to Big Oil about where McCain really stands.
Very conflicting choice and this might backfire.
> I think it may work to some degree however just because people won't know what to make of her.
TRUST ME – you will know what to make of her before the election – all the facts and information you need will be presented. And that's not going to be good for her.
What an insult..McDaddy Cain is now pimping for women votes.
Go McDaddy....
The country should not come before her down syndrome child. This is unfair to her 4 month old baby. Her attention should not be split at this time.
Has a very "Oh what the hell, I'm going to lose anyway" kinda mentality to this. "O honey... I'm going to the grocery store...get some apples, bread, and a VP while I'm at it..."
McCain's not paving a way for women he's using them for his own political gain. Disgusting!
Campbell Brown JUST ADMITTED that OBAMA HAS LITTLE EXPERIENCE!!!! She was sooooooo upset at the idea of Palin, she's lost it!!!!!
Sam, you are soooooo correct about Campbell Brown....SHE IS SCARED!!!!!!!!
The democrats doth protest too much, methinks!!!!!!
SCARED??????
McCain has lost his mind, he expects the American People to believe this lady has the experience on day 2 should something happen to McCain. She has absolutely no Foreign Policy experience, very little executive experience and does not even know the roll of the Vice President. The Republicans want to argue executive experience, Bush was the Governor of Texas, he had executive experience and look what that got us.
Give me a break, at least with Obama, if something happens to him we can know that Biden has the experience and the judgement to step in on day 2. He knows the roll of the Vice President, he knows how Foreign Policy works, he has faced down Dictators. I cannot believe he would disrespect the Hillary Clinton supporters by picking a woman with no experience and who is a polar opposite to Hillary Clinton and called her a whiner. Yea this election is a no brainer and it is not McCain.
Maryfrom texas – just what is it you think Barack Obama is hiding? If you can't answer that then you have no basis for saying he's hiding anything. You are one of those people looking for things that are not there; perpetuating the same lies not because of what he says but who he is.
Woman need to take a long hard look at Palin. She is not in favor of protecting your rights. She wants you to be subject to the whims of the right wing anti-abortionists, which is not the same as being pro-life.
Oh my goodness. How could anybody put a person with that amount of experience next in line to be president of the US! Oh wait, people are already gonna vote for a person with arguably the same amount of experience with fewer accomplishments to be first in line for the Presidency.
I AM PROUD THAT MCCAIN HAD THE COURAGE TO PICK A DC OUTSIDER AS HIS RUNNING MATE. THE FACT THAT HE CHOSE SUCH A "DOWN TO EARTH" FEMALE THAT UNDERSTANDS, AND BELIEVES IN CORE AMERICAN VALUES, IS ICING ON THE CAKE. HERE IS FINALLY AN INDIVIDUAL RUNNING FOR OFFICE THAT MANY AMERICANS CAN RELATE TOO. PALIN AND HER FAMILY'S STORY WILL UPLIFT MANY AMERICANS. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE DEBATES, SO THAT THE COUNTRY AND WORLD WILL KNOW HOW READY MCCAIN/PALIN ARE READY TO LEAD THE UNITED STATES BACK TO BEING THE MOST RESPECTED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.
You have got to be kidding me! SO ridiculous and irresponsible of John McCain. As if she is ready to be President if something were to happen to him.
Once again , John McCain has shown that he truly is OUT OF TOUCH!
Barack Obama and Joe Biden have my vote!!!!!
Joebama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For all those so-called die hard democrats that are now voting for Mccain because he has a woman on the ticket, you were never democrat to begin with. If you would vote for someone like this who goes against everything Hillary Clinton has fought for & support Mccain, you can have it. As for me & my family, Barack Obama has our vote.
People are so stupid to let the fact that a woman is on Mccain's ticket sway your vote. I guess some Hillary supporters are people that arent educated because anyone who can read knows she's against a woman's right to choose.
If Mccain wins in November, I hope you get what you asked for.
What has happen to John McCain?For 4 or more Months He had the short list vp at his ranch more than twice. They have campainged for and with him across the country. it seems to me he has forgotten their names and his campaign message. he is flip flopping all over the place.
Election or Pageant??
She better hope that the Miss America organizers are coming up with the questions for the VP debate.
Palin:
– A degree in journalism??
– Miss Wasilla (Miss Who??)
– Runner up Miss Alaska
– Sports reporter on a local TV station
– City Council/Mayor of the tiny burg (pop. 7,000) of Wasilla – her hometown (remember, she WAS Miss Wasilla!)
– Gov. of Alaska for a whopping 19 months – a state with the population of Dayton, Ohio
– No foreign policy experience; no foreign experience whatsoever – spent her entire life (minus college years) in Alaska – has she ever even been outside the country?
– And I almost forgot to mention that she is under review by the Ethics Committee for abuse of power. Seems she'll fit right in with the Republicans.
But hey, she's a woman, and clearly McCain thinks that fact alone will get other women to vote for her. Not this woman!
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So why did he meet her only once???
Because his other choices TURNED HIM DOWN – not a single one of them wanted to derail their political careers by being tied to THAT sinking ship.
I found this while looking through comments, what he said sparked my interest:
Don't be surprised if in about 3-4 weeks she pulls out of the race, citing the need to care for her new child. This will have accomplished a number of things;
1. The spotlight quickly went from the Democratic Convention to McCain which he desperately needed
2. McCain will have shown his willingness to run with a woman
3. The Evangelicals will be satisfied that he does hold their values
4. She will be able to walk away with dignity and respect because she is doing it for the good of her family
5. McCain will get the running mate he really wants
6. Joe Biden will be prepping to debate her and at the last minute he will have to face somebody else (Pawlenty?)
7. Whoever replaces her will be prepping the entire time to face Joe Biden.
I know this sounds very Machiavellian, but it is a possibility the Obama camp needs to be prepared for.
Nick A, Aptos, CA
I am so sorry for Democrats all they have is Obama, his wife, and Biden. As a woman am very proud McCain choosing a gutsy young mother of five children to be his VP. Too bad the Democrats did not have the balls to choose Hillary as VP, she just was not good enough for them, so they stripped off her good attributes, they made fun of her, her daughter, husband, everything they say they stood for as Democrats, and pushed her aside for two politicos (men), part of the same corrupt Washington insiders who are in the pockets of the lobbyists and other self-intrest groups. As for those women who feel INSULTED by Ms Palin, I feel insulted you did not lift a finger to help Hillary and now you turn against a woman that is your equal, what do you do? You demonize her, and insult her, calling her names the ways you did to Hillary. Shame on you!
Yikes, Palin is actually under criminal investigation in Alaska for allegedly attempting to get a police officer fired...who just by some chance happened to be her SISTER'S EX-HUSBAND.
google it folks....i'm not kidding. This story broke last week, but is not national because of how little-known she is...for now.
This is definitely a desperate cry for HELP on McCains behalf. How insulting to WOMAN that supported Hilary!!! Come on this is no Hilary Clinton, how dare McCain pull this on America!! Great for the Democrates, all the talk about Obama's experience just flew out of the window. We must be careful he just celebrated a birthday today, could she really be CIC !! We have only 67 days to discover who this lady is! Atleast Obama's been around for the past 18 months, and we have learned quite a bit about him. Be AWARE ALL REPUBLICIANS 67 days and counting!!!!!!! What skeletons does she have in her closet!!! Obama is much smarter chosing someone with lots of experience is what a smart person does!!!
I like her alot, I do not like her pro life stance at all, I do think we should use our natural resources and also go green. Please no fur.
I can't say she is an ideal choice but she does seem very commited, vibrant and accomplished.
I'm far from excited about being shoved into this situation. I will vote for McCain and I hope he wins. With the Democrats in the senate and house hopefully nothing will get done and we can get Hillary in 2012 if we are lucky.
A ---D A Y----H I S T O R Y--W A S---M A D E
Oh my Gwad! G I Joe and Barbie have come to life and are sharng a brain cell... quick close the toy box!
Please people do not overlook the fact that this lady mis used her office by having her brother in law fired from his job to aid her sister in gaining custody of their children. Really can you get in any lower... but wait that aint all. when somebody stood up against this in justis they too were fired by her... Her kind of misuse of power fits right in with Bush and company
Ahhhhh~!!! YUCK!
Please take Campbell Brown off this story....she is coming unraveled.
Experience! Who's kidding Who? I would take Palin for President over Obama. We are voting for President AND VP...McCain-Palin is the perfect balance.
McCain may be the oldest President for first term at 72, but this is 2008. Lincoln was 51 when first elected 148 years ago. But, what was the average life expectancy in 1860? I think McCain will make it through 4 years with or without skin cancer.
All the experience on the Democratic ticket can't match that of McCain. Let's take the proven America, John McCain.
I was a Dem for Hillary, Now I am a Republican for Sarah, no more shutting out the women........(obama should have picked Hillary) now he is going Down..............GO REPS
John macain show America that he have no ways of winning this election,but to choose a women on his ticket ,to get haillary voters.
McCain and his staff do not know anything about the women who supported Hillary. We vote issues. Selecting a woman that he has me face to face only once shows how shallow his choice was. She is no Hillary.
She is an interesting person and I hope that she soes move into national politics at some other level.
I do admire her pro choice commitment and having her son after testing revealed that he had downs syndrome.
We all know MaCTemper, he was looking for a puppet on a string, she fits the bill, I I was Cindy I would be wondering if this was her replacement, we cant afford to have a trigger happy old guy in the whitehouse, with a toothless vice president.
Everyone is talking about pro life issues and she unites the party with her hard stance. Republicans act like they actually stopped abortion. Last time I checked thousands of children are dying everyday. They talk about the Democrats are just talk but the other party has been using something that realisticly they can't stop in the house as there ground to stand on. So just because you can voice your oppinioin about pro life merrits you the VP office.
It is all just election talk to get the Christians to vote for them. God gives people choice and you live with the choice. So how can Republicans be harder on people than God.
I am actually pro life but I believe that you need to make more than pro life your meat and bones to win votes. It's about the people .
All the talk about McCain having only known her a short time. Obama has known people over 20 years and did not know them?
i just can't believe politics in america have come to this!
McCain is the beast while Sara is the beauty.
McCain is trying his best. He deserves an "A" for effort.
So on election day both VP candidates will have sons in Iraq. The difference is Pallin, and her surrogates, have used that fact repeatedly to beef up her credentials and the democrats mention it twice, once buried deep in Biden's bio on barackobama.com and once in the intro of Biden by his son at the convention.
The difference here is that the kevetvchin town council didn't have to vote to send her son into battle where as Biden knew that his vote would put his son in danger. Now that's putting your country first!
The Republicans are looking for another Bush.
They figure McCain will not last long and then Palin will be in office.
Because she has not experience, then the Bush/Chenney croonies can pull her strings and lead her along just like they did Bush. Watch out America, we will be in WW iV if Mccain/Palin are elected.
Watching CNN tonight with Campbell (was she in the crowd of media cheering for Obama at the convention?).Campbell Brown, with heavy red lipstick, could replace Heath Ledger as "Joker". David Gergen, please, somebody take a scissors and cut that "waft" of hair off his head. Please, do a Rudy G. for him and cut it off. Both are deep "in the tank" for Obama. Can we be objective? Pat
You there are some hillary supporters here who believe that mccain will give universal health care, equal women rights, equal pay... are you people in a dream land!!!!!!!!! there is no equal anything or universal health care from mccain!!!!!!!
I am shocked beyond belief with Mr. McCain's choice. It is absolutely terrifying to think that someone with Mr. McCain's age and health history would choose a running mate with so little international and legislative experience to possibly lead this country. This is making the Republic party a laughing stock, reducing their party to a joke. Perhaps I am dreaming. I certainly hope so.
Doesn't it bother anyone else that Palin has to deal with the demands of an infant during this campaign? She has a 4 month old child. It's hard enough to get a real night's sleep, take a shower and eat on a regular schedule when you have an infant. How is she going to deal with the travel and campaign schedule for a VP candidate? And if she were elected and had to move up to POTUS soon, how could she jugge a high-needs infant and the presidency at the same time?!?! I'm a working parent and I'm juggling my schedule as best as I can. But my children are no longer infants and my job is nowhere near as demanding as VP or POTUS. That's just an insane combination of high-demand challenges. Doesn't that bother anyone else?
John McCain's choice for VP, Sarah Palin is a direct insult to all American woman. To think that Sarah Palin could inherit Hilary Clinton voters emphasises that John McCain doesn't understand the American woman. One woman is not as good as the next!!!
I resent all comments above that state "intelligent women" would now not vote for McCain/Palin. It sounds a bit like sour grapes from those Hillary supporters. Look at what Sarah Palin has done in two short years as Governor. We need more people like her in Washington !!!
Look at it this way, if he did meet her more than once, the NYT would be shooting it's mouth off with another unsubstantiated story....
If he wanted a woman VP – he should have chosen someone like Condi Rice, who no democrat likes, but at least she's more qualified than all the fools in the race right now. I mean, she's spent the last 7 years telling George what to do.
I just hope Hillary supporters are not swayed by Palin's gender. When it comes to the issues, SHE'S NO HILLARY. Voting for McCain because he chose a woman gives credence to the notion that women vote on emotion only.
DON'T BE FOOLED. That pants suit contains a right-wing, regressive, intolerant politician. If you really want to see this country move forward, don't vote for two people who are against everything Hillary and the rest of the Democratic party stands for.
Women don't be fooled! McCain is using this woman. This is unacceptable!
Mcstupid has to be insane. Changing skirts from Hilliary to Palin is not the same. America Wake Up!!! Is this the begining of the end of our union.
Shiloh you are an ignorant individual, your right she chose to become a mother, it is our bodies we can do what we want with it, so what if she was 43 and had a baby, your an idiot, she is a woman of child bearing age and she's married if she wanted to have another child it is her perogative, ugghhh you people.
While it is wonderful to see another woman as part of the national political scene, it is patronizing to think that women who supported Hillary Clinton and the values she espouses would give one minute's thought to voting for the McCain ticket. My wish was to elect the most experienced candidate to sit in the White House and fix the mess created by the Republicans. Tthe choice of Joe Biden calms my concerns. The choice of an inexperienced governor just to try to attract the disaffected Clinton supports and appeal to the radical right astounds me.
John McCain's choice of a running mate is definitely an insult to the American people and how demeaning to every intelligent woman in this country. Does he (and not McCain actually, but his stupid advisors) think that women are that stupid? All he is trying to do is lure the Hilary Clinton supporters over to his camp by insinuating that Obama wouldn't chose a woman for his running mate but he will. What a dill weed he is. It's not just having a woman for "show" in his camp, but it is what she understands and brings to the table. It's about thow well she understands the over all struggle of all individuals not just women. It's about her strenghts and her involvement in other issues concerning this country. I am not saying that she has nothing to offer and in fact, I hope she proves me wrong but I am saying that this is Republican business as usual. Thinking that the American people are ignorant of their tricks because they have been for so long. John McCain is an empty vessel that has no concept of what is right or wrong. He just stands there and let these idiotic ideas be poured into him and he goes along with whatever is fed to him because he is so out of touch with reality.
A M E R I C A ' S--N E W E S T---S W E E T H E A R T-– A H........
These are due to them not putting my message out the first to this caption.
In the west the train came through , wagons and steel.
West ward young man!!
The golden gate so beutiful put in place by the manpower!
That labor force put in the oil rigs in the oceans and gas pipes that
moved man in history. Sinclair and Richmond oil.
Remember any others. These men met challenges and ranched and farmed. They moved nation and were not afraid to have a woman with them.
Stellar the courage to bring woman into the highest of offices and administration of the USA.
congratulations.
IN the Beginning! New Beginnings for this fine Presidential candidate and Vice Presidential Candidates. Vote you vote counts.
As a mother I am disgusted that, this woman with a disabled 4month
old baby is choosing politics over her family. Biden refused to take his nomination in1972 untill persuaded because he put his sons first.
This woman jumped over a position that she never thought about.
>Biden is old, white, male and entrenched washington insider. The alleged reasons for NOT going with Hillary.
EVERYBODY knows by now that the real reason that Obama could not pick Hillary Clinton was BILL CLINTON. Not to mention that both Clintons have a history of corruption, and that NOTHING woul dhave energized Republicans more to come out and vote than having her on the ticket.
former beauty queen and hubby works for PB (oil company) ~~ a perfect choice !!! GAG
I think Palin is a brilliant choice. As a member of the bitter gun toting church going conservative crowd Obama looks down so much on, I am rethinking my original opinion of McCain. He has done the one thing necessary to bring us conservatives back to the fold.
I find it amazing that Obama can actually state that Palin has no experience, I guess he doesnt look at his own thin resume. Being a Governor is the best experience at being a President, not a bureaucrat Senator like Obama and Biden. I also like the idea of getting someone from outside of Washington involved, personally I'm sick and tired of that corrupt lot.
Palin is the breath of fresh air that I needed to get interested in this election.
I thought she was runner up to Botox Barbie in the Miss Buffalo Chip contest. Guess someone gave ME the wrong information.
No, wait, wasn't she the one hunting with Cheney when he shot his friend in the face?
No, wait –
OH – he has never been voted ms. congeniality, but SHE has.
Great Choice !!!!!!
Thank God we have Obama !!
McBUSH IS PALIN IN JUDGEMENT – HIS DECISION HAS JUST PUT THE FREE WORLD AT RISK.
"How McCain chose Palin"
It is a Joke I means Big Jokes , Ha Ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only morons will fall for this
By the way the Gop or Rep party should be scrap it is a kkkkkkk party which does not represent the reality of America.
It looks like only white party.
We want a change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
go Obama, go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain cares more about winning than this country!!! Its about the issues idiot: the economy, international relations, taxes, and health care. The future of our country should not be diminished to that of a beauty pageant or popularity contest. Since McCain criticizes Barack for his rock star status, then why is trying to become one himself instead of placing our country first? Barack had it right: McCain does not have the temperament and judgment to be POTUS. The mere fact that he waited to see who Barack was naming as his V.P. instead of naming a V.P. who would be best for the country on the issues. This speaks to his lack of judgment, integrity and genuine "vision/plan" for change. Having a woman who happens to be your V.P. pick is fundamentally different than having a V.P. who happens to be a woman. He really don't get. As a democrat, I feel cheated and will offer my apologies to Mitt R., who would have substantiated McCain's claim that he has the well being our country, safety, and livelihood in mind. McCain is just out of his mind!
McCains age is showing with his judgement because he criticizes obama for not having experience, and then turns around an chooses a running mate with less experience. Regardless if she is the governor of a state ,that has a population lower than my home town...........Thank You McCain Have a happy birthday!!!!!
Well Eve, your message only proves that you could care less about the issues, but only about your own selfishness. Are you a democrat or not? You were going to vote McCain just because Obama didn't pick Hillary? Now you can't give Palin a chance because you feel offended so you are now voting for Obama? I am still undecided and will wait to choose my pick as I have sense enough to give a fair chance to both.
Met her only ONCE ? You got to be kidding!
...geeez, after reading these posts I have come to the conclusion that I did not give you die-hard Hillary supporters the credit you deserve...if you are going to vote for McInsane after this then you are more foolish than I thought. Thanks for proving me wrong.
what a joke. this lady, a very nice lady im sure, told cnn's dana bash that she had 13 years executive experience. so this means that 11 out of the 13 years were mayor of a town of 7200 people. wow!!!!!! alaska, a beautiful state im sure, total population i heard wolf blitzer say was less than the city of san antonio texas. im not sure who is more STUPID john mcidiot or anybody that is planing to vote for john mcidiot. talk about BAD judgement.
I care because it shows what poor lack of judgment he has. He didn't even trust himself to make the pick. He would rather win an election than stand by what he believes. At least Obama will put the country first.
I am just trying to picture Sarah Palin having the dreaded 3 a.m. conversation with Ahmadinejad... And I haven't been this frightened since I watched Silence of the Lambs.
I can clearly imagine Hillary, Condaleeza or any number of strong, qualified women in that situation, but this soccer mom with her perky ponytail who admits that she has been too busy to pay much attention to the war in Iraq will never be taken seriously by a Middle Eastern leader. Bin Laden must be drooling in anticipation of the next four years.
I am so disappointed in you, John McCain, for putting your ambition ahead of your country. You know in your heart that this woman should not be the President of the United States. Shame on you.
Desperate! To choose a woman who became pregnant at the age of 40 knowing that chances of having a child with Down Syndrome are significantly increase after the age of 35. And what did she do? Ms. Palin went ahead and became pregnant, despite the fact she already has four other children, and now she has a very sick child condemned to a lifetime of disabilities; what right did Ms. Palin have to do that? She has already demonstrated how irresponsible she is in her personal life, and we can count on Ms. Palin to take away a women's right to choose if something happens to ancient McCain. The women in this country can kiss our freedom to choose goodbye! If Palin ever becomes President; she will appoint judges that would strike down a woman's right to choose. I am happy that John McCain was stupid enough to choose someone like her... inexperience, reckless, and irresponsible... The "old dude" just lost the election!
Nidia Cota
Malibu, California
Land of the Free!
What an insult to women! Today, for the first time, I made a donation to the Obama-Biden campaign! To pick a woman who John McCain met one time and has decided she can take over in a heart beat – is purely a political move. Women who wanted Hillary Clinton didn't want a woman – they wanted Hillary who was capable of being the Commander in Chief and who had experience, knowledge and the ability to lead. Hillary didn't want the VP job – as Bill would have to divulge too much info. That needs to come out and stop this talk that Obama didn't pick her when in fact she didn't want the job. More will come out about Palin including she doesn't believe in abortion even if the live of a woman is threatened. I shutter to think how she can stand up to Iran and Iraq or even South Korea without any idea who they are. Look at her quotes...those will come out. She hasn't given the situation in Iran/Iraq any thought at all. Terrible pick John, just awful.
So the man who has been bashing Obama for being inexperienced chose someone of less experience and who is currently under investigation by a federal committee on charges of abuse of power as his VP after meeting her only ONCE! McCain is proving he doesn't have the judgement to lead our country.
Why not Kay Bailey Hutchinson? Or anyone else with experience?
Thank you John McCain.. Once again, you prove how out of touch you are with the real people of this country. Picking an unknown with no experience with national politics. And this, after you admitted that you don't really know as much about the economy as you should. Oh, Mr. Candidate there is so much much more that you don't obviously know. It's nice to know that this is your answer to Hilary. You obviously don't know that although we Hilary supporters were saddened by her lose, almost devestated, that when it comes down to voting, it is the issues that will persevere. Barack Obama knocked it out of the ball park with his speech Thursday and with his pick of Joe Biden for VP. My vote, along with countless others has been redeemed by my beloved Democratic party.
How does McCain "know her so well" if he only met her once. All i can say is he does not have much respect for women if he thinks this choice will "woo" them because she is female. SHE IS NO HILLARY, NOR WILL SHE EVER BE!
Finally, almost 30 years after the first woman nominated as a vice president (by the Democratic party, of course), the "other" major party in the United States finally decided to follow suit. I certainly hope that this selection is sincere and really indicates a move forward rather than just a tactical move to distract and divide for a short-term personal gain of "you know who".
Thank you.
This was a complete insult to me as a woman who supported Hilary Clinton. At least I know now 100% that Obama is my pick. I use to have alot of respect for John McCain, but not anymore. I don't understand how he thought just picking any woman as a running mate would turn us Hilary supporters his direction. I would hope that any (WOMAN) Hilary supporter would not vote for him because of the way he just insulted our intelligence!!!
Obama has 10 years of solid experience in state leg & senate. He has 10 years previous working for workers. 20 years experience vs. Palin's 2 years.
McCain = pander. He'll do anything to win. He is not putting country first. I think he wanted a woman so he could push her around. He's certainly not looking for someone to give him solid advice. I think she'll be shut out of important meetings.
Way to go John, you just gave the election to the Demos. Stressing the important of demonstrating your first big decision as Presicent..you blow it. Go Demos!!
McCain is a great man for president. Very smart choice!
CNN isgetting sad for this choice. Especially Mr Jack Cafferty. Please,
your guys read the Palin's resume. She is younger than Obama, but
she has more experience than Obama.
McCain is digging his own grave.... how appropriate for the old man
This VP pick by Mcain is insane!! I get the impression, he picked a woman so he get the votes of Hillary supporters,...wrong! This VP choice is to prove a point...do or say anything to get elected. I can not tolerate John McCain. I actually thought he might win.
This will not help. She is insulting to women. She is not qualified to be a heartbeat away from the most important job in the world. I guess we should go to the local PTA and grab one of the mom's and pick her as a VP pick. Why not just pull a name out of a hat. This is a very crazy move on his part. Very imature of you McDesperate, I expected better.
Obama/Biden 08
This is wonderful news. The Republican ticket could not be more representative of 21st century America: pro-gun, conservative, tax-cuts for the wealthy, let's-go-trash-the-environment-for-short-term-benefit, screw-the-rest-of-the-worl, and so forth.
Responding to a comment above ... "Alaska is flush with cash from oil royalties". How about being flush with billions of dollars from TAXING oil companies. There is a difference between royalties and taxes.
Dear Senator McCain,
I'm not stupid. I know the difference between a woman of substance and qualifications and one who is nothing but pretty token to have around.
An ex-Hillary Supporter
Judgement... Judgement... Judgement...
He meets the woman one time and chooses her to be his VP running mate. Once again, John McCain makes a monumental blunder in judgement. This man will destroy our country with his ill-advised, reckless poor judgement.
I wonder who is looking after the new VP candidat's 4 month old child with Down's Syndrome?? That was mentioned, I'm sure meant to be a selling point. I know many people with Down's Syndrome, and I have a nephew with this syndrome. I understand Sarah Palin's husband works oil rigs and fishing vessels. WHO raises the children? Having the right to life is one thing. Having the right to a mother who wants you and really cares for you should be in the same package.
Hey America,
Thanx John! As Bill said, "we're on the right side of history. " Republicans should be concerned, all of you. You allowed a maverick to seal the deal for Barack.
You can't justify the pick. Hillary's defections will be few. The Republicans just gave Barack a coronation, and most women who were wavering, aren't now.
This is high-tech exploitation, feeding on the desires of a segment of the gender population; it is pandering to women.
Hillary didn't pander. If she made it to the nomination, I doubt seriously she would have selected Julian Bond, or Cornell West to court the disaffected African American.
Boy, what a gift! I'm not saying Palin isn't intelligent; but the Republican's did better and stay out of the Dem's closet.
They took on an issue that doesn't fit, and the Dem women aren't stupid either.
Good luck!
ok, here we go
He just doest not get it
this person was the mayor of a town of 8,000 people IN ALASKA
hellooo
talk about isolated places,
that is experience
m mmm mccain
mmmmcain
sorry to say, but that trick wont work, just because she is a woman to think that he will get the PUMAS , sorrry
but thePUMAS have a brain
and this woman is NO hillary clinton
Many Republicans are SCARED TO DEATH because McCain made a HUGE ERROR in picking this woman. Hillary's fans won't like her because she stands for everything Hillary doesn't like. Women in general will be ticked off because they will believe that the Republicans think that anyone who is female will appeal to women. NOT!!!! I would much rather have a man who has my values and ideals than a woman who doesn't and there are MANY of us who feel that way.
She is a "hockey mom"! That explains it all!
We was not for Hillary because she was a women. Hillary was the first lady and married to President Clinton and well able to step in as President and this choice of Mccain shows Mccain has no judgement this is scary. Mccain is 72 years old and he choice a VP with less experience than himself. This is so terrible! This move was a Political move for Hillary's supporters Mccain is not thinking about the American people's future just another Political move. This is not good!!!!
My wife and I are democrats from NY. yest I was all for Mccain. This decision is so irresponsible that it shows you that Mccain is out of touch. Its sad because I wanted to vote for Mccain. But his pick is not qualified.
I hope women (especially Hillary supporters) do not fall for this nonsense! Palin is a die-hard CONSERVATIVE... say goodbye to roe v.wade and your freedom to choose ladies! Also please lets not forget what senator McCain actually stands for (i.e. Bush policies)! I am insulted by John McCain's choice. God forbid something happens to him and "president Palin" will lead America? Think people! By the way, senator Obama did a PHENOMENAL job last night! I am so proud!
Obama/Biden '08!
Given that she is just a heart beat away from become VP – is this how McCain puts his country first??????
Are we, the American women, so very stupid that he thinks we loved Hillary for her gender? I find McCain's stop gap selfish choice of a woman VP both, offensive and yes, unpatriotic. He said he wasn't going to put the election before his country – well, you just did Senator McCain!
You met her only once in the vetting process and you made up your mind about her being your VP – hmm stinks of insincerity about the 'putting politics before the love of country.' Are you just that desperate?
You just helped me make up my mind. Yes, Obama/Biden you got my vote!
McCrypt thinks that the fact that Palin won Miss Congeniality in the Miss Wisilla contest, qualfies her to deal with the issues in Iraq???
I've been at my job longer than she has been a Governor. My husband went to Iraq and I volunteer in my community. I guess I should run for Vice President, too!
Wow, I guess if she can be VP by being mayor of backwoods USA, then in 2012 I am announcing my candidacy.
Country First McCain, YEAH RIGHT!
I will stick with Obama/Biden with CONFIDENCE.
As a republican women, mom, and professional, Phalin gives me and my own daughters a renewed sense of empowerment. I spoke with my 3 year old about a women being elected as the VP of the US and she clapped her hands. I'll be clapping all the way to the poles on Nov. 4th when I cast my resounding YES vote for McCain and Phalin. Finally, a leader, a common sense lady who complements MacCain perfectly!
Just remember, when you're cursing high gas prices at the pump, Alaska benefits from higher oil prices. McCain and Palin aren't going to implement policies that hurt her home state. There is no way they will do anything to reduce our dependence on oil, or to reduce oil prices.
Kay you must be mistaken...McCain has a record of going against equal pay. Please do YOUR research.
This is obviously a move to grab the Clinton voters. My mother and sister both wanted Clinton initially but they love Obama as well and will stick to the Democrat ticket. They also are pro-choice. McCains party will definitely be appointing Supreme Court judges to overturn Roe v. Wade. No matter how Republicans on tv try to spin it, the reaction by bloggers who more accurately depict views of the American people are that, by both liberals and conservatives, the majority disapprove of this VP pick and slap to the face of the intelligece of women everywhere.
It has become obvious this past week that Obama is the right choice to lead this country. Start with VP picks. Continue on with policy changs. And end it off with foreign relations because ours is currently strained.
Obama/Biden 08!
For the Hillary supporters who are now planning to vote for McCain:
Why were you a Hillary supporter originally? What about her positions and policies appealed to you most strongly? What made you feel she was most qualified of all the candidates on the Democratic side?
I'm curious, because many of Hillary's more vocal supporters don't seem to have a clear idea of what her positions on the issues actually are.
As a Hillary voter I am insulted.
John McCain must think there are a lot of very stupid women in America. This woman is no substitute for Hillary Clinton. I am insulted and outraged.
I was a Hilary supporter – I view this as such an insult that McCain thinks this would get my vote just because I'm a woman. Hillary's such an intellectual with a wonderful record of working on family issues such as healthcare. I'll vote for Obama in a heartbeat. Obama has YEARS of experience in Chicago as a public servant – helping people in need. Sadly, a large share of our country is in need of help today. He seems to be able to empathize with us regular people the way that Hillary does. I'm not going to be voting for Miss Alaska Runner 1984!
This woman is next in line to become president after a 72 year old man with a history of cancer! Is she qualified? Well...after all, she is the Commander-in-chief of the Alaska National Guard.
This choice is profound.... it is the hand of G-d messing with McCain's brain. If it's true that he chose Sarah Palin in order to garner the women votes then I cannot understand any mother choosing to accept this job (being a heartbeat away (and even closer, if that is possible, since we are talking about a 72 year old man) from the Presidency when she has a four month old baby who in addition to being a baby has down syndrome. No job is worth this sacrifice and I am unbiased observer from Canada.
I have been thinking for weeks now, since we have been hearing so much of McCain being a POW and undergoing so much torture, whether McCain is mentally stable to make major decisions – this choice certainly shows that there is some instability there in his thinking.
The U.S. really needs someone who can lead and can be strategic, and I strongly feel McCain does not meet up to these standards. Especially, with his last decision regarding his vp choice(gov. Palin). Even though it may not have been McCain's plan to choose any woman with a respectable background(yet no experience) just to steal Clinton supporters, too many he did.
Earlier in his campaign, McCain accused Obama of having little experienced and now he chooses a govenor with only 2 years making changes in our country. The word hypocrite comes to my mind when the name McCain is brought up, from his lack to follow through on his attack on Obama about experience.
McCain is not even on the same level of Bush, he's more like a Bush Jr. I can honestly say, i hope Barak Obama is the future president.
I am looking for someone who can lead a nation not a soccer team or a small troop of men. This nation deserves a charasmatic person, who can influence, bring a tide of change, and presents a positive image of America.
McCain and Palin are not qualified or have shown they have the leadership qualitiy within them. Republicans are looking more desperate and a mess.
This Obama-can is voting Democrats for the first time.
CNN=OBAMA.......very disappointing.
Eve from NY I agree with you. Sen. McCain is showing just how much he thinks of women. He has pulled the biggest insult a man could on the women of today. He thinks the only reason Hillary Clinton was loved was because she is a woman. But we all know that the reason women loved Sen. Clinton was because of her heart and what she stood for in this country. Sen. Clinton has proven to millions that she loves her country and that she will fight for this country and the people in it.
Sen. McCain has met this Governor once. This alone shows that he is out of touch and will do anything to win this election even if it means USING this Governor to do it. This has set women back 50 year.
Sen. McCain picked this Governor thinking all Sen. Clinton supporters was only behind her because she is a women. What an insult. So he picks a women for VP spot.
Sen. McCain don't under estamate Sen. Hillary supporters. Sen. Hillary Clinton is a true Hero.
The election is over. Repubs never wanted McCain. This is called looking forward to the next election and finding someone to sacrifice without losing a conservative candidate who can be a legitimate contender in a future election. At this point it's all for show. Throw something against the wall and see what sticks. I'd like to know how disappointed the Republican strategists really are when the camera lights are off and they know longer have to pretend to be excited.
I am amazed and confused concerning the pick of Gov Palin for the VP position. I do not feel this way because of Gov Palin but rather the reaction of the talking heads on CNN. I always felt that CNN was following an agenda with Obama in that their spin was in his favor overall. But when this white woman is nominated for the VP CNN is bringing up all the issues that were ignored or half heartedly used when applied to Obama. The issue of experience, being female as a political trick...what about Obama being black as a "trick", her lack of foreign diplomacy. All these things apply to Obama but with Obama its not a problem or glossed over in some form of a rationalization?
You have to ask why is there a diouble standard? Is it because white America is afraid to ask meaningful questions or confront black people? Is it the "white guilt" that has created so many double standards in out country such as affirmative action at play? Is CNN so biased that their reporting is so slanted they don't see it?
I am so disgusted that our so called news has been lowered to such a level. A level of image and opinions and not the facts. Here is one fact...CNN has no credibility with me nor should have with any other rational American.
I am not surprised that McCain would pick a "token" woman for his vp.
He has made the comment that he would not want to be a vp because they just go to funerals. It did not matter to him whether she has literally no experience because she will not be anything but window dressing for him. Knowing how well the democrats were doing at their convention made him choose someone to counteract their momentum.
Yeah!
McCain/Palin 08
HRC 2012!
I really get a kick out of you liberals and your comments on this subject... Calling out Palin on not being experienced. In case you have not noticed, she has as much experience as your Messiah. Not only that but her experience is entrenched in an executive role. She is also the conservative voice needed to satisfy the conservative base that may feel left out by McCain. She is not the simple "puzzle piece" that Biden is to Obama (talk about being used!).
Sorry libs, but this just took all the spark away from your boy!
McCain/Paldin '08, '12
How do you pick a running mate whom you do not know? Can anyone honestly see Sarah Palin taking over as President of the United States?
McCain is a desperate old man.
As a republican who voted for Romney in the primary, I am sorely disappointed and frustrated with this. I disagree with all the pundits who are so desperate to make us Republicans feel excited about the ticket and saying this is a god-send. It's NOT. McCain says he puts Country First. Clearly, he thinks this is a game. It's not – he is gambling with the presidency of the United States. The republican delegates should reject McCain's nomination and place Romney's name in nomination for president. Clearly, McCain has lost it – completely. This is so ridiculous. I remember when all the conservatives were lambasting McCain – now suddenly, he is their hero? Disgusting and very sad. Please, we need Romney to save our party.
So glad that Clinton supporters are not failing to this insult.
That is the different between in this election. Common sense Vs No sence. I am so pround of these ladies that are not letting this irrevevant negative division influence their putting their country first by considering the situation of this country.
I am one of those undecided voters. I am ( WAS) regestered Republican. I am a 44 year old woman with a small child and take care of my Grandson, I did work and now can not find a job,now our family lives on my husbands Social Security and I have no health care. I guess my profile is in the mix and my vote is one being faught over. I have made my decision I am voting for Obama / Biden ticket.
Gloria Steinman was right in January when she said, "a woman with Barack Obama's experience would never gotten this far in running for President".
Obama was sworn into the Senate in Jan. 2005 and announced his candidacy in Feb. 2007 and before that he was in the State Legislature. Palin is a Governor of a state for 2 years. Obama makes a trip to Iraq and now he has enough foreign policy experience. If Palin went to Iraq for a week would you be more comfortable? Why did Obama pick Biden? If you answer that question honestly, it's because Biden has foreign policy experience. So its perfectly fine for Obama to pick someone who lacks his strenght, but if McCain does it he's "lost his mind".
I don't remember this outrage when Obama announced. He lacked and still continues to lack experience and is never questioned by the media and his judgement is the only thing that matters to his supporters. The outrage is greater here about her lack of experience is "because she is a woman". It's as simple as that.
This is why CHANGE every one is "suppose" to be craving will never happen. If you question Palin's experience, you have to question Obama's experience and if you don't you clearly have chosen person/party over your country.
This is a great day for American history. On Nov. 4, we will have the opportunity to vote for our 1st African American male president or our 1st Republican female vice president. Either way, we are headed for change.
OBAMA SPEECH WAS THE TRUTH, GREAT AND MADE MCCAIN MAKE SUCH A DESPERATE MOVE......ONE CAN'T ASK FOR MORE.....
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Once again, nothing against Sarah, she's just a pawn here, but McCain hardly knows her. She has no legal credentials at all, she's as qualified to be President as Jessie Ventura is. No, actually Jessie's more qualified.
What is McCain thinking? Is this the mind you want running the country? McCain has not only lost his bearings, he's lost the entire drive train.
Eve from New York,
I can't believe you and your friends belong to the same species as the rest of womankind. Besides you are a Democrat, I don't believe any of you were ever Republicans or were going to vote for McC. Who gave you the right to decide who he would choose? You should be angry at your future king Obama the first for choosing an insider attack dog Biden, instead of Hillary , now that should have REALLY INSULTED you! Go and ventilate your supposed anger at someone else other than MAC, who had the guts ( balls) to choose a well-qualified woman for the second spot.
Do you think Mccain told her that he would give her 70% of the current VP's salary? You know how good his record is on equal pay for equal work...
Jack Cafferty is shamed into anger for John McCain. Because he knows his boss Obama is getting losing.
I am insulted that we are comparing a VP candidate to a Presidential candidate and by that I mean comparing her (Palin) and inexperience (“being a heartbeat away”) from someone who has no more experience and is a heartbeat away from November. Also I am insulted that we are comparing her to Hillary Clinton who was campaigning for the Presidential nomination not the VP. She is only the VP candidate and I think it is unfair to compare her to the presidential candidates. I like her and it is what it is. I do not agree with all issues but I like the ticket. When I vote, I obviously will not be voting for Hillary Clinton because she is not the presidential candidate. And if Palin and Clinton were both running for president, I would vote for Clinton. But as it is, apples are being compared to oranges and I will either vote for McCain or Obama and I will be voting based on the presidential candidate's experience which is a heartbeat away in November not the "middle of the night phone call" experience of VP's which are not a "heartbeat away" as far as I know as I do not have a crystal ball.
A hockey mom???? Get real!! Ms. Palin no more has a pulse on main stream hard working urban American women, than most of us have on the correct way to prepare moose stew! Women of all ages should be horribly insulted!! And, do I really want to entrust my life, home and country on a candidate who's command experience is being in charge of the Alaskan National Guard??? And please, do not try to compare her to Hillary!! Their only commonality is their gender!! This is no "maverick" decision by Mr. McCain, it's a travesty!!!
If Sarah has no experience, then neither does Obama...she at least governed a state, he governed nothing. It's a great choice...the only ones who don't yet realize that are the Obamamaniacs who would declare it a disaster if Abe Lincoln were somehow running on the ticket.
NO-bama '08
Everyone is saying what if something happens to McCain. Well what if it doesnt? What if nothing happens to Obama? Then we will have a guy with less than 3 yrs experience leading the country.....
I think we need to hear from some democrats, that they KNOW Hillary Clinton, and you Sarah Palin, are NO HILLARY CLINTON.
Not even close!
You call Hillary a whiner, are against women's rights, admit you don't know or care much about the war in Iraq, and believe global warming is a myth?
Your name does not deserve to be mentioned alongside Hillary's.
I am so glad to see how many people out there think that Palin is a terrible choice. She will NEVER win over Hillary supporters, because she has nothing in common with her, and thank God for that. Where, afterall, is health insurance considered a RIGHT in the Constitution anyway? It will make it that much sweeter when she blows Biden out of the water. Is anyone in the Democratic party actually basing their judgement of Palin on her record? Maybe before making all of these ridiculous comments about her, some reading should be done regarding the fabulous things she has done for Alaska.....you could start with her outstanding approval rating! Finally, a ticket with some brains on it!
Their seems to be something ironic about having the phrases "winning over Hillary supporters and shoring up the staunch conservative vote" all in the same sentence.
Governor Palin is a brilliant choice. Mrs. Palin is a maverick with common sense and a deep seated pride in America and public service. Mrs. Palin is exactly the kind of real, sincere person Mr. McCain and America needs as VP.
How totally insulting that McCain thinks choosing a woman would attract Hillary Clinton voters. This woman, while accomplished in her VERY short political career as governor of a very small population, STANDS AGAINST EVERYTHING HILLARY CLINTON BELIEVES IN AND HAS FOUGHT FOR. She is against a womans right to choose in all and ANY case! Former Hillary voters, don't be fooled. Hillary made great strides for women in the world. Governor Palin would reverse DECADES of progress.
Go Palin...my email is soaring with support for her.
Only met her once, and knew she could be trusted with the 2nd most important job in the world...
As President, will McCain bother to meet his cabinet appointees at all? How about his Supreme Court nominees?
I know he's getting tired in his old age, but come on...
I am absolutely insulted by McCain's choice of running mates. To think that women will vote for ANY women, no matter what her beliefs, is ridiculous. The only thing Palin has in common with Clinton is that they are both women.
John McCain vastly underestimates the women in this country.
Obama is a good speaker, but what are his real achievements? What has he done good for people in Illinois? Nothing! just get paid from working people and words words, good words.
Gov Sarah Palin is much better than Obama. her Executive knowledges to handle state level responsibilities.
People need to see real achievements to evaluate who is ready to be Commander-in-Chief.
John McCain's VP pick:
John McCain's pick for VP was an obvious ploy to try to get some of the women who were disaffected because Hillary Clinton was not the candidate and not selected for the VP slot. As a woman I am insulted. With the country in the worst shape I have ever seen it in, John McCain has put party before the future of this country. To think that if John McCain were unable to complete his Presidency and the person at the helm was this person who is not even close to having the skills to accomplish the task is unbelievable! Also for his VP candidate to stand up today and try to take credit for the 18,000,000 cracks in the ceiling was also insulting. She is no Hillary Clinton.
Many of the folks who voted for Hillary liked her because of her husband's legacy. Is anyone stupid enough to vote for a soccer mom from Alaska to be the leader of the free world...? How out of touch are we now? There is no way I'm listening to this woman giving a state of the union address. Teacher yes. PTA ok. Mayor maybe. Governor of Alaska, well its Alaska so what could possibly go that wrong. President of the US, NEVER!
When I heard of the Palin selected, I laughed at the desperate tactics of the Republican party. Then I really thought about the implications and her lack of experience and now I am extremely scared. If anything happens to McCain she is going to be our president and that really freaks me out!!!!! Please don't insult Barack Obama by saying that this woman has more experience than him. He might not have as much experience as McCain but he had enough wisdom and judgement to fully vet the candidates and he gave the American people confidence that if something were to happen to him we have someone who can step in and keep this country going. I am insulted that McCain thinks that my choice is based upon whether a woman has breasts and a vagina!!!
McCain has insulted every single American by making a joke out of our Presidential election. He's opted for a cheap publicity stunt instead picking a qualified running mate. He's a shell of a man who has sold every last scrap of his dignity to extremists. The John McCain that suffered for American ideals in Nam wouldn't stop to spit on the pathetic coward that's currently running for President.
This is truly a sad day for America.
People ! Palin does not NEED to be a Hillary! She stands on her own rights. I think , secretly Hillary is proud of that spunky lady gov., of course she would never say that out loud but in the privacy of her home with her family present, am sure SHE DOES!
This is an absolute disgrace, to the men and women serving our country knowing that their possible future president is someone with judgement who would not place them in harms way, and now McCain picks a VP who has no clue on what's going on with the war or foreign affairs. This decision comes from a former POW with experience and politica background; however, failed to make a wise decision for a VP pick- May I remind you this person will be "A heart beat away". This is one person I don't want answering the phone 3am in the morning! Sorry, McCain you lost my vote and respect.
Majority of you people on these blogs....blow my mind at the rude and hateful insults and comments, just because your opinion is different than someone else's. I don't care what party your with or not with, we are all Americans!!! So many of you have forgot how to be respectful to anyone. Funny thing about respect, you have to give it to get it. I would be ashamed of myself if the only way I knew to show my opinions is by having to "slam and be hatefully insulting" to everyone else.
Palin has more experience and integrity than Barack Obama. There were no witnesses to his ability at the Democratic convention. There were no serious person involved at some point of Obama's life standing nest to him, stating I know Obama. I've been with him, we've toiled/endured together. You can trust him. I do. He has no resume, no real endorsements that state he ready to lead. He needs Biden to give him accountability.
Unfortunately there are people in this country who won’t vote for Obama just because he is black and thus probably would have voted for McCain. I wonder how those same prejudiced folks feel about having a woman a heart-beat away from the presidency.
Senator McCain once again has proven himself to be a political opportunist with this decision that demonstrates a disturbing lack of good judgment. Palin has no intelligence or interest in foreign policy and this decision places the safety of the American people in jeopardy. As a woman, I am insulted at this superficial attempt by McCain to manipulate my vote.
Obama/Biden ALL THE WAY!!!!!!
Picking a red-state, pro-life, wife of an oil executive, with virtually no experience, who's under investigation for firing an innocent police chief who did nothing other then refuse to illegally fire Palins brother-in-law over personal issues is BAD for Sen. McCain, and says a lot about HIS judgement.
The ONLY reason he offered her this slot is because everyone else turned him down. They didn't want to be on that sinking ship.
Obama/Biden '08 O'Yeah!!!
Wow. I have no other words. Just wow.
OK, I have a few other words: What, was Harriet Meyers too busy working another job she wasn't qualified for?
This is just unbelieveable. McCain ignored Mitt Romney with his economics experience, Pawlenty with his party loyalty and youth, Ridge with his military record and governing experience, and even Huckabee for his religious sway. Instead, he chose exactly who he says he fighting against– and INCREDIBLY inexperienced governor with a scandal already in tow.
Not to mention she was a beauty queen. First runner-up for Miss Alaska?
I really didn't think that McCain was this desperate. He's running scared. And now, he's running with a COMPLETELY untried woman because she's a WOMAN.
Obama/Biden 08. Help us change the world.
I am so, so, so, so disappointed in McCain, how can a man who's running on the notion that he is the most qualified to be commander and chief, put a woman who said she "has been to busy to pay attention to the Iraq war" as his next in line to command...1 and half years of experience, and already been investigated for corruption.... Governor of ALASKA, what do they even do up there?! Lock up those 3 electoral votes guy, way to go!!!! JESUS!
For all you PUMA people and others who won't vote for OBAMA because Clinton lost... Go vote however you want and SHUT UP!!! You will not decide this election. For every ONE Clinton supporter that won't vote for Obama there will be THREE to FOUR Republicans voting for Obama or not voting at all. So, in the end. Your votes, and your whining mean absolutely ZILCH. Thanks have a great day
On his 72nd birthday, John McCain, who has a multiple bout of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer, chose someone who has few months experience as a governor of a state with population less than that of Dayton, OH, to run the country from a heartbeat away from the presidency. COUNTRY FIRST?
As a fellow member of the NRA, I wouldn't mind seeing Governor Palin in the centerfold of the American Rifleman magazine, but I sure as heck don't want to see her as our Commander in Chief, if McCain bites the big one, or becomes incapacitated, before his term is up.
Let's stop kidding ourselves.....the Mayor of Podunkville, Alaska, and less than 2 years as Governor of a State of a half-million people? Vice-President?
I don't think so.
THIS IS THE BEST HE COULD COME UP WITH. SHE HAS RUN A STATE THE SIZE OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FOR 1 YEAR. THATS READY TO LEAD? SHE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. WHAT IF SHE DID HAVE TO TAKE OVER FOR MCCAIN? COULD SHE STAND UP TO PUTIN, OR DEAL WITH THE WAR IN IRAQ WHEN SHES NEVER BEEN THERE. THIS IS NUTS!!!
Again this is very insulting to women. McCain only chose her to pull in women voters and Hillary supporters. This decision says he does not think the voters are very smart and only go by gender. Why on earth would Palin feel the need to mention 18 million cracks ? Because this is exactly their plan and what was talked about behind closed doors((We want the women and Hillary supporters so duh lets put a WOMAN on the ticket, they are too stupid to realize these parties are total opposite and just want a woman))
Brilliant. Absolutely a great choice.
You have to be kidding me! Women voting for McCain because he selected a VP just because she is a woman??? Now I have to say there are some really dumb Americans who just have no freaking clue.
Wow, I am simply amazed by the idiots that will throw away another 4 freaking years just because a won was selected and those excited to vote for McCain now, no nothing about this inexperienced woman!
MORONS!
Omgosh you people are such HYPOCRITES!!! First you claim that you can't stand Obama because he's inexperienced and then you're OK with a woman who has ZERO experience who is a heart beat away from the Presidency.
I am disgusted by John McCain's choice. I can't believe he thought women would believe he made a right choice. At his age, he should have picked someone who could step in with experience. He lost my vote.
Obviously McCain is pandering to Hillary's supporters. He needs to learn that woman are not interchangable. I was a Hillary supporter and I am not amused. I will vote for Barack.
This guy after having met her once and makes her the VP on the Rep ticket. He's not a maverick, he's an idiot and doesn't have the judgement to be president. PERIOD !!!!
You liberals! Pardon me, your ignorance is showing. Obama's campaign is a house of cards. Don't be fooled by the so called "charisma," which seems to be all you can base it on. If you'd stop choosing such "charismatic" candidates, maybe you could finally choose a good president. You can write poems about McCain and Palin all you want. That's not going to change the fact that Obama has connections with communists and has socialist leanings, that he has no accomplishments, that he's hiding his past, that he's only telling you what you want to know.
By the way, CNN and your other media cohorts, why don't you just head on down to Louisiana now? We don't need you or your bias at our convention. I'm surprised you're even letting us have our say. One female commentator was oohing and aahing over the last night of the convention, "Oh, how can the Republicans top this?" Surprise. We don't need an over-the-top show with Greek temples or fireworks to make our candidates look like gods. They can stand by themselves.
You keep joking and making light of the hurricane possibly hitting the coast at the same time as the convention. Just go. You know you'd rather be there anyway. Go. Stay.
This VP pick by McCain totally negates his claim to have sound judgment based on experienced while accusing Obama on being inexperienced and unable to lead. Even McCain surprised me with this one. Very unfortunate for McCain and a gift to Obama. If this is how he is a maverick and likes to politically gamble, I would prefer he not use the USA and it's future as a bid.
Remember the first mcCaine's wife, he left her for Cindy at the time a lot younger than him. Now he look at Mrs Palin the same way. Watchout Cindy....
Wow to actually have Campbell Brown CNN call Obama "our guy" in a heated debate with Bay Buchanan was pretty amazing. I know obama has CNN in their pocket. But to hear it like that was something.
I have always thought in the past that Campbell Brown was a reporter first and maintained appropriate separation of job and politics. I was amazed a little while ago to watch her in action in regards to the appointment of John McCain's selection of V.P. Tell Campbell Brown that she needs to get back to being a reporter and less of appearing as nothing more than a jealous woman as it is not becoming at all for a professional reporter.
As a woman I would like to see a woman become the President of the United States some day. However, it is disrespectful to me, a woman, for McCain to sellect someone like Governor Palin, who has so little experience to lead us in the event of him not being able to function. This pick is definately not about looking out for the needs of women, but rather his own ego. I am so dissapointed that Mr. McCain would use Senator Clinton for his own gain.
August 29th, 2008 7:22 pm ET
McCain picked Palin for one reason and one reason only. To pander to Hillary supporters.
That's the difference between Obama and McCain… Obama picks someone who he can learn with and get real advise from and work with. McCain picks someone that he can lead around and be his yes-man.. or yes-woman in this case. Other than the fact that she's a woman… what can she possibly add to his campaign? Obama picks people based on merit… If he wanted the "sure fire win",.. he could've picked Hillary. But he's not looking for who's the most popular… he's looking for who's the best person for the job. Once again… McCain's personal ambitions are shown to be more important than the good of the country.
made a good point
voters are looking for experience and making the right choices..
Dan from Plant City,
McCain picked Palin only because she has a vagina.
If this is an indication of McCain's judgement, then I'm totally for Obama.
If you think Obama's gonna wipe the floor with McCain in the debates... just wait. That'll be nothing compared to what Biden will do to Palin. He'll have her wiping her own tears from the floor before he wipes the floor with her. Biden is SO much better of a pick than Palin on BOTH issues and experience. This won't be funny. Palin and McCain may be overrun with sympathy votes after that debate.
Palin, smart pick for McCain. She's younger than Obama and yet more trust worthy, and she actually has experience at governing.
McCain/Palin 2008!
For all you people who think McCain chose Palin, because she was the best person for the job, or because he had guts, then you know absolutely nothing about politics! There is one reason and one reason only why McCain chose Palin. Sorry my fellow americans, we are being manipulated...and frankly I find it insulting. McCain is more interesting in winning the election then doing what is right for the country. Now where is Ron Paul when you need him?
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I was a Hillary supporter…. and yes, I am a woman! And I am extremely offended by what McCain is implying with his VP pick. Does he think we are stupid or something???
I WILL NEVER CONSIDER VOTING FOR HIM!! ….. I did not vote for Clinton because she is just "a woman"… I voted for her because of her substance! And your VP pick is a slap in my female face!!!
OBAMA/ BIDEN 2008
Eve from NY: An intelligent woman would never vote for a candidate with interests clearly against their own, solely out of spite. Just saying... Secondly, most Americans aren't very intelligent, hence the choice.
My sympathies to Sarah Palin's oldest daughter, looks like she just got promoted to "Mommy" for at least the next couple of months. I have a hard time getting on board with a woman who does not have enough wisdom not to get pregnant at the age of forty four.
But isn't the real question, How many times did Karl Rove meet with or speak with Palin????
Inquiring minds want to know.
McCain just tossed his hopes into the garbage can. There are 6500 more qualified people who ride the subway in NYC every day. So long John.
A few of us (women) were watching Governor Palin speak today and we all noticed how McShame was checking out Governor Palin's..ah, bum, the whole time playing with his wedding ring finger. Watch out Cindy, if they leave one for another, it justs easier the next time! We think Karl Rove has been a very busy bad boy!!! When you lay with dogs, you'll get up with fleas!
Thank you, John McCain.
Thank you for choosing the running mate I was hoping you'd pick: someone unknown, with no proven track record who will basically cause your moderates to cast a vote of no confidence by voting Independent, Democrat or worse, not at all.
I will be looking forward to watching the White House turn blue again in January when the Village Idiot–I mean, President Bush–moves out.
IF THIS ELECTION WAS BASE OFF OF JUDGMENT VS. CHARACTER I WOULD VOTE CHARACTER BECAUSE THIS JUDGMENT IS BASED OF "DESPERATIONS"
"WAKE UP AMERICA" VOTE WITH A HEART AND MIND AND NOT SIGHT!!!!
Hey! there is WAY MORE TO WOMEN THAN ABORTING THEIR BABIES!
Pandering to the pro-choice segment of the population is irresponsible and downright hypocritical. If women do not want to become pregnant let them become more responsible, pro-choice means I can do whatever I want and I do not have to be responsible for my actions and of the consequences of my actions because there is abortion to take care of any " problems".
what a joke... more reasons to make sure the Republicans don't cheat and steal another election... our very lives depend on it
Met her ONCE before, did he?
That's like marrying someone after a one night stand, or buying a house from a photo. Does he think picking a VP is like love at first sight?
Attention National press, Let the vetting begin!
"No Bias – No Bull" !! Campbell Brown has shown bias since the primaries and this evening she almost fell off the edge with her shrill reporting on her disbelief of McCain's VP choice
She looks and sounds like Macain's office secretary. Another one of Macain's uncaculated decision making.
We are in trouble. She is not washington but she is for Bush/Macain
economic policy.
Shouldn't she consider a 4months disabled baby first before career that she has never thought of.
It is not bringing a baby in the world. Taking care of it is as important too.
Campbell Brown just said "in the next hour we will take a No Bull, No Bias look at Sarah Palin"...please!!! No Bias on CNN?
Could you guys let us get to know her a bit before you continue your stumping for Obama?
Okay, all of you people who were for Hillary and are now wanting to go McCain....she made it very CLEAR, that you vote for the morals of the person and NOT the sex of the person. She and Obama actually have a lot in common, just a different way to go about it. Stop whining and stomping your feet because he didn't pick her as his V.P. Look at how nasty it got between them, do you think it would have been different in the White House? Don't get me wrong, the Clinton's have a great legacy and I would never EVER discredit her service or Bill's service to this country.
Its all about judgement, and McCain fails
I get picking the woman idea, but you have got to be kidding that this was the best woman that the GOP could come up with. What were you thinking? Looks over brains? Or doesn't McCain trust a strong, intelligent, experienced woman? Or did those women turn McCain down? The selection is an insult to women who worked hard for Senator Clinton and is really no different than Bush the senior picking Quayle, no matter how hard the Republican talking heads and Rush Limbaugh try to spin it. What a hoot1
Thank you John McCain for choosing Governor Palin as your VP. Your choice made it quite clear the type of presidency you would have if you won in November. This 46 year old white, female, Independent voter just made her first political donation–to Barack Obama!
jp,michigan
You didn't even watch any of the convention, did you? There were three days of speakers endorsing him, from family members to politicians. If you don't agree with his politics, that is one thing, but I am so sick and tired of the induendo, snide references, and slimy BS.
Question: If Palin was a man would McCain have tapped HIM to be his VEEP? No Way. This is very transparent and will ultimately put Obama in the White House.
Am I the only person who is not surprised that John McCain chose Palin as his running mat? Truthfully, I had never hear of her until this week, but she's a perfect fit. I can't think of anyone else whose going to push the petroleum industry's agenda more than Palin.
"does he really think he'll get votes just because he picked a women????"
Wow! He picked a 'women" a "WOMEN!!!" Glad to know people with intellects like yours have a vote in this country, no wonder we are where we are!
This choice only reinforces my impression that John McCain does not have the judgement to be president. McCain could have chosen much more qualified people to run as VP (Lieberman, Romney, Ridge, Whittman, etc). This is the first time in my life that I can say I have much more foreign policy experience than a candidate running for one of the highest offices.
wiser:
You've got to be kidding me? You would rather vote for McCain/Palin JUST because McCain picked a female veep rather than basing your vote on the ISSUES that you should be behind as someone voting for a female? Do you understand that Palin is ultra-conservation and is heavily pro-life? You are doing exactly what McCain is hoping you would do: vote for him because he picked a female VP. He's using you and your vote – doesn't that anger you in the least?
Palin has no experience whatsoever. Nice, "bold" choice McCain, but honestly, you have health issues, I'd like to know that our VP could command the country if something were to happen to you. Palin hasn't shown us anything to suggest she could be President.
Brilliant choice President McCain.
You can smell the desperation from the dems because they know that Palin, as VP is even more experienced than Obama as VP.
McCain/ Palin '08 If you are smart enough to put your country ahead of your party.
Will CNN stop putting McCain in his grave and stop giving all the gushy kudos to Obama?
Campbell Brown is an idiot. Thank God she's not on the ticket.
I would much rather have a number 2 who will learn on the job training than a number 1.
Campbell, seriously, you're an idiot.
Good Goddess! I guess he thinks we want a combination Norma Rae and The Flying Nun who had a daughter that she named "Willow"! What an idiot! I wonder if she can make good coffee.
This nomination is an insult to the American citizenry!
McCain didn't choose her...she was chosen for him. Just like everything else in his campaign. McCAin is just an empty suit – and puppet – Bush.
McCains history of derrogatory comments regarding wormen, particularly his wife, and his horrendous voting record regarding womens rights make this selection all the more laughable. It's so blatantly obvious that this is a token selection.
Her extreme position on abortion will be a deal breaker for anyone but those on the far right.
Yeah, I want a beauty contest contestant with very little experience and very little foreign policy interest a breath away from the presidency. Heck, why didn't he just pick his barber? He's probably equally qualified, and at least McCain knows him.
Are there no moderate Republicans to stop the insanity! Oops, guess that is a oxymoron, since this pro-life choice was only chosen to solidify the base and pander to women.
We understand the Obama kid's frustration.
Obama was never going to win anyway. This just makes it more of a stomping on Nov 4.
What an insult to PUMAs... McCain thinks PUMAs are empty headed, vote for any skirt, kinda people, with no brains to stop and think ....
So let me get this straight. There are people out there so against Obama that you would be suckered in by a candidate who chose a running mate for the presidency after meeting the person and talking to her once!? Are some of us that gullible? And what is it saying that you're voting for a person so you can suffer 4 years of failure only to get a chance to vote for somebody 4 years later? Do you know how much damage can be done in four years with the ideas McCain has proposed? You see what happened in four years with Bush and we were too foolish to heed that warning. Please, for the sake of my children and yours, do not make the same mistake three times!!
John McCain picked his VP based on 1 meeting 6 months ago? She was the mayor of a town of 9,000 (about 20% the size of my suburb) and has 2 yrs of experience as a governor. Is McCain going senile?
Shocking to have only met one time. Shocking to know she is a heartbeat away from the Presidency – I'd like to know has she ever even traveled outside of the country? Ever? Barely two years into a term at one of the least populous states. I highly doubt given her positions that "real" Hillary supporters vote that way – except the fake Republican posters here pretending to be them - so easy to spot those. I do love the drama of this pick but the bloom will wear off the rose very soon.
People this is about the ISSUES, POLICY, NOT A WOMAN! MY GOD this country is doomed! Are you people serious?????? Nothing about what she stands for, just trashing Obama and McCain. Grow up people, this country is in trouble!
Hillary PRICELESS
PALIN WORTHLESS
I think McCain`s choice is good, for HIM!!! but for everyone else, I think not. He`s thinking with the wrong head =O
Palin was not chose to be a Hillary double, nor to "trick" Hillary people. I believe there were many reasons, but mostly to show that Republican's want "CHANGE" too, and we just started!!
Barack Obama has been the leader of a campaign organization involved in one of the most challenging primaries in history, and has made hundreds of decisions in the public eye in the process. He's been tested and shown his judgment, decision-making skills, and capabilities to lead our country.
Barack made his choice of VP by hiring someone very senior and experienced, a true expert in foreign policy.
John McCain's has selected Sarah Palin as his VP. Few of us know much about her, and look forward to learning more. However, it is impossible to believe that anyone could possibly advance a case that she is qualified to be our next President. Her resume is just too skimpy, and we'll only see two months of her before the election.
What's almost as troubling is that McCain has spent so little time with her before making the choice. No CEO in business would hire his/her #2 based on one interview. This speaks volumes for how McCain, viewed by many as being impulsive, makes his most important decisions.
Was a Republican until today. But I've finally had it. This is pathetic.
All you animals lovers, check out Defenders of Wildlife web site to read about "Ending Alaska's Aerial Killing before you decide if Palin is right for VP. Just more of the same!!!
This has to be one of the most political VP selections in modern history. John McCain basically aims to eliminate the relevancy of the VP position. The blatant craven aim of this choice was so transparent as to near comical. What will history say? The VP of the US was chosen purely to attract disaffected Dems by their gender.
If this Carl Rove play works, god help us all.
McCain has run an entirely dirty campaign, has offered no feasible solutions for the war, healthcare, economic crisis, oil dependency reduction, the environment, etc.
And he hopes to APPEASE the women of America by offering Palin???? Why on earth did he not choose a well-qualified Republican woman if he was going to choose a woman. Palin BRINGS NOTHING and makes McCain look VERY, VERY old (He does have children older than her).
I am a female NOW DEFINITELY VOTE FOR OBAMA!
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than the democrat's top ticket Obama.
Obama has never ran anything , not even a city.
She has ran a city + a state.
Ok Mr. Mccain,
Was Hillary just a woman to you, who could be easily replaced to another woman? How insulting!
And if something happen to you in WH, would you really want to put this risky person in the position of COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF? Is this
what you're saying "PUT the COUNTRY FIRST"? What a hypocrite!
You've just chosen to put the country in danger only to be president. You've just made a decent woman a tool for your presidency only to woo women votes.
If you think the woman of inexperience could be NO.1 when something happens to you, Why not Obama? Obama is a man of knowledge and judgement, why can't he be the NO.1? Because he's black? What a double standard!
Please let me off this planet! Let me get this straight. Soccer-mom, less than two years as a mayor of 8K people, less than a 1.5 years as a gov, under investigation, biggest worry as a mayor was the dog race, not yet through menopause, not tested, not seasoned, no DC experience, one heart beat away from prez, and McVain expects us to support this so-called leader who has her finger on the nuc bomb, and we are to reaspect her. What is the quidproquo? Did McVain bed her and this is hush actions? What qualifies her over Hutchinson or any other Repub seasoned respectful women. My god, what has the Repubs sank to. Obama has already won...its over. If the women of America vote for this "ra-ra-zis boom bah" soccer mom, can I have the office of Sec Defense for my new job. I will do anything, suck anything, be anyone, act like anyone, and... oh my head hurts. We are doomed. Doomed I say....
Pro bridge to nowhere before she was against it.
Her first flip flop.
OMG....CAMPBELL BROWN HAS TOTALLY LOST IT!!!!!
SOMEONE SEND HER ON VACATION!!!!!!
PALIN HAS SCARED YOU, CNN!!!!!!
I'm not for McCain but what in the Hell is he thinking. If he wins we have a prom queen as the VP and god forbid if something happens to John she would be the president . What is this country coming to. This is why Americans hate Washington.
Let's take the chance to get to know her. She seems very nice, but at this point I question her qualifications. I think it is a fair discussion to discuss her readiness given John McCain's health. I question her judgment given the ethics investigation into her which was launched by Republicans and her support for the bridge-to-nowhere (which she now claims not to support). I also question McCain's judgment having only met her once before offering her the job.
Most importantly, let's talk policies... Does she bring anything to Hillary supporters except being a woman? We should not be voting ala American Idol – we are voting for the direction of our great country.
During the forum mcCain was ask three people that helped shape his life. He said Gen Petrious, the lady from ebay and Rep. Lewis. Mr Lewis said that he was not even a friend of McCain and never talk to him at all just have a cordial conversation if they happen to bump each other in the hallway. Now what's that tell you? Maybe Gov. Palin happen to say hi to him in Washington and mcCain hired her for the most next important job in the land. Did they go the normal vetting process like the DEM's?God help us if he happens to win this. Idon't think Mccain is capable of thought process before deciding, did he ever consult people and see what they think of the selection.
What an insult. McCain has shown his lack of judgment.
I'm an avid Obama supporter thats believes John McCain would just run the country farther into the ground than Bush. However, I am also insulted by this pick by McCain. It is absolutely insulting to the intelligence of American woman, as if he only chose he in an effort to patronize us and win over Hillary supporters. This was such a contradictory move on his part. He keeps saying that Obama is not qualified because he does not have enough experience, yet he selects a woman who has NO NATIONAL political experience. Furthermore, HE HAS ONLY MET PALIN ONE TIME before making this decision. HOW ABSURD!!! If that is how he plans to make his decisions in the unlikely event that he becomes president, I definitely don't want to be around to witness it!
This pick is purley gimmick...i mean seriously...
Sounds like Palin really put on the pageant girl charm with McCain, must be he has a weakness to young brazen brunettes who know how to handle her guns!
The reason that McCain and his party will loose big this year, is because he and the republicans are so rapped up in political tactics and games that they have lost sight of the issues which are priorities for the electerate. When people are losing their jobs, their homes and their children's lives over in Iraq, they pay attention. The looser is the one who tries to insult the American people in these hard times.
The state of Alaska has less people than the city of Chicago!
GOD help us one and all-but why not cindy !!!!!!!!and moose is her favorite meat !! and she supported the "bridge to nowhere"!!!!!!
LOL ITS FUNNY ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SAY POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT THIS MISTAKE WRITE VERY SIMILAR. MCCAIN SHOULD SPENT MORE TIME ON HIS VP PICK INSTEAD OF ON HAVING A CAMP THAT BLOG TO TRY TO BE HIS YES CAMP.
Now there is finally a person with governing experience on any ticket. A youthful, gun-toting, former beauty queen, and successful soccer mom-type who leads an entire state, not to mention being a conservative who believes in the core, wholesome values that has helped build America, yet still is tough enough to stand up against big government and special interest groups. Is she the modern-day Annie Oakley of government who, with Maverick McCain, will help reform the government and establish fiscal responsibility in the government finally? At the DNC convention, speakers stated about working from the top up, instead from working from the top down. Why then, is the Illinois senator, with no governing experience, a presidential nominee, when Sarah Palin has successfully lead an important state, fought against the bullies of special interest and reduced wasteful spending? Being governor is more credible and qualified to be president than a single term senator. Just look at how many governors and senators were president. Whites who vote for a black man for president due to some sense of white guilt, while blacks vote for people of the same color, is more insulting to intellectuals than women voting for a woman for president.
Campbell Brown's guest just said that when McCain met Palin he knew she was a good leader because "he knows one when he sees one". Is that the same as looking into her eyes and seeing her soul ala Bush?
Ok Kids...I am a Hillary supporter, an Independent, middle-age, highly educated woman–this is a no brainer–Obama has my vote and the vote of ALL of my friends who were Hillary backers. I know because I took my own poll. We find this demeaning and insulting. This echoes of Bush's Harriet Meier blunder and his stupidity in hiring 156 law school graduates who were pretty much brain washed into the cult. I come from a family of attorneys, and believe me, being a "soccer mom" somehow doesn't equate with the study, the knowledge, and the application of Constitutional law. Treking through Alaska does not mean you can negotiate a deal with Pakistan...you get the picture.
Had Palin any clue of the magnitude of this postion, she would have gracefully said "Thanks, but NO thanks. I'm not qualified."
Republicans–you really could have done better than this. You will definitely not be making friends with Independents.
Now those stupid idiots saying "you're not voting for Obama because of his race" can now be countered with gender
this is so stupid
DO YOU PEOPLE REALIZE HOW SEXIST YOU ARE BEING? Thinking McCain picked a woman just for the sake of picking a woman? Or not that she brings a younger perspective, the people of Alaska love her- and she is the future of a newer GOP- one better shaped
Clinton's loss set the foundation for a failing Democratic party
McCain just lost any chance of winning. Biden will devour her.
Ask her to spell potato. It this Dan Quayle in disguise?
Campbell Brown is a JOKE. She's part of the best Obama team on television....
She has as much experience as Obama. Only difference is she is running for 2nd place, he's running for 1st.!
If ANY american votes for this ticket they are HYPOCRITES. This woman has NO credentials to run this country should something happen to senator McCains health. This is the best thing the republicans could have done for this country, pick a losing ticket. The economy is in the toilet and we pick someone who knows nothing about how to get it back on track. To the women saying "this is great", it is the worst thing that could happen to this country, repubs have proven to be HYPOCRITES and have ZERO cred. Who is Palin???? There is a double standard here.........lotso hypocrisy in america. Where did all the STAND UP, STRAIGHT TALK REPUBS GO???? ABSENT, LOL......they're a joke!!!!!!
Ray,
Question: If Obama skin color is not black, would he even be close to a democratic nomination?
No Way.
What a year for politics. I told my wife a year ago the race would come down to McCain and Obama. I was right. Mr. McCain is someone who I long respected but I told my mother IF Hillary was nominated I would vote for her just so she would see a woman president in her lifetime.
I was also going to vote for Mr. Obama BECAUSE he is an African American and I think having him as a president would undo some of the harm done to this country by centuries of hypocrisy. I’ve always thought that Fredrick Douglas or Dr. King should replace George on the dollar bill. This country was built on the backs of those unfortunate souls born with brown skin and the dollar is the backbone of our economy, heck the worlds. Symbolic gestures to elevate the spirits.
A VP will replace the president in the event something happens to him (her). It should be common sense that in a race as close as the Dem, controversial at that since Florida and Michigan could have changed the tides, that Obama would have picked Clinton ….. but he didn’t. To me that spells egotistical narcissist. Wake up man!! Half your party wanted her so if you die, shouldn’t she be your replacement? Fool, how can I vote for you now?
Democrats have always taken ludicrous positions in their positions. Here is what they are saying now. How can they choose this person who is nothing more than a Governor? Idiot, you chose Bill Clinton for president and he was a Governor. How can they pick her for #2, she has no experience? Idiot, your #1 has no experience. We are on a platform for change. Idiot, you want to change to someone with no experience with an insider for backup. At least McCain, #1 is experienced and by the way, both considered outside the beltway. Yes this is a ticket for change, the Republican ticket that is. And by the way, McCain has too many houses, Idiot, last race you ran Kerry, he had almost as many houses, why wasn’t this a problem then?
But this blog is about Sarah. Yes, Sarah not Mrs. Palin. I think she is exactly what this country needs. I am thrilled.
She was recorded as saying that she has zero interest in foreign policy...and this is who wil be president should something happen to mccain? I think not!!!
like Hillary said:
No how, No Way, No McCain!!!
Go Democrats!
Yeah McCain a Maverick with a do as I say attitude. How could he choose someone that is out of touch with main stream America. This was a complete insult to women like me. She is no Hillary and it is an insult a an obvious political Repulican Chess game to pick this women. I am offended at the idea this was a bold pick. She is going to follow whatever McCain tells her to do. All the crap in Alaska means nothing compared to our mainstram America. You are still a Repulican bad boy wanting her to get in line. At least Hillary is graceful and in the campaign with her party. As an independent I am insulted that they "Repulicans" go so low. Alaska please.... and Joe's son Bo is off to Iraq as well. This makes the world see AMERICA IS NUTS... OBAMA IS READY AND HAS AT LEAST GONE AFTER HOW TO GET IT DONE AND BRIDGE THE GAP OF WHAT HE DOES KNOW AND HOW HE NEEDS US ALL AS AMERICANS TO UNITE PERIOD... THANK YOU MCCAIN FOR BEING THE SAME BUSH NEXT DOOR!!! THANK YOU DEMOCRATS FOR SHOWING WHAT WE CAN DO FOR CHANGE. THIS IS A BULL,DUMB,GAME BY THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE. GOSH TO THINK HE COULD PICK SOMEONE HE DOES NOT KNOW ON A WHIM IS RIDICULIOUS...... SO MUCH TO SAY, THIS IS A BOOKREPORT READY TO HAPPEN. I WAS ON THE FENCE THANK YOU FOR MY NOW OBAMA 08 CHOICE... THE COUNTRY WANTS CHANGE AND WE WILL DO IT TOGETHER. WE REALLY DON'T WANT EITHER OF YOU ANSWERING THE PHONE AT 3AM SINCE SHE'S THE SOCCER MOM AND YOU'LL TAKE YOUR PILLS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE. E V E R Y T H I N G !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Undecided voter is now voting for McCain/Palin '08!!!!
Wow. McCain met her six months ago. We just met her and already know she has ZERO experience on anything. Gov of Alaska for less than two years. State with 670K people. Former mayor of a town of less than 10K people. No interest in foreign affairs (never mind two wars and Russia on the prowl). For the bridge before she was against it. Need I say more. McBush proved he is senile. And, he thinks the educated, hard-working women of this country will vote for her simply because she's a female. I'm insulted for the women of our country! How dare McSame pull this stunt. I know you're steaming out there ladies. Let John McBush know how you feel.
Campbell Brown is soooo beautiful!!!!!
Sarah Palin was a good choice. She's a fresh face with a background of making good things happen.....this is a good "change".
Obama needs to cut out the rhetoric with all of this "change" that he preaches and needs to start giving speeches with some substance. Even Biden admitted that Obama is not ready to be Pres. He lacks the smarts about more than just foreign policy.
Palin has great values and potential.
She's proud of the US...unlike Michelle.
She's and her husband: both union members, parents were educators, understands and supports domestic fuel support, manages a large family. She's a great speaker and an intelligent lady.
Hillary would've been just a slick willie repeat. That's old news.
I don't think McCain will be kicking the bucket so soon! Shame on you all discriminating against age. LOL
This is soooo comical on so many levels. The Republicans think you can exchange one female for another. Does that mean that I can exchange my Dad for John McCain? He's worked hard all of his life (steel mill worker and was an officer at the local Elks club) and he's about the same age. Perhaps we could exchange Senator Obama for a better looking black man. While we are at it maybe we could find a slightly younger man to plug into Biden's spot.
They just don't get it. This is a typical superficial move on the part of the Republicans. Get a grip. Its about the issues. You can dress up a pig (elephant) anyway you like buy it is still a pig.
McCain just doesn't get it. We didn't want Hillary because she was a woman. We wanted her because we truly believed she was the best for the job. Picking an unqualified novice to be a heartbeat away from the presidency because she is a woman is such a horror-and such an insult to all American women. If she did somehow rise to the presidency, God help America. A beauty pageant contestant would be Commander in Chief. I'm a registered Republican woman. I have been trying to decide what I should do now that Hillary is gone. Thank you McCain-I've made up my mind!
And McCain is questioning Obama's experience? This woman could be a heartbeat from the presidency and she's got nothing.
He must have heard what she had to say!! Unlike Obama who sat in a hatefull church for 20 years and never heard a word!! LMAO!!
Thanks to Campbell Brown.....you have single handedly made my choice John McCain by your blatant support for Obama. You need to take a deep breath and quit making it so obvious who YOU are voting for!
McCain give me a break do you think just because she is a woman you can steal Hill's followers we were for Hill and true Dems. you might get the PUMA vote. But not the true party!
First of all, your age..... do you really think she could step into 2 wars and the economy she was over a small population.
Bad move and an insult to me a Hillary supporter!
Hey Pumas...do you know this woman called Hillary an insufferable whiner?
This is Comic Releif and Funny as H**l!!!!!! So much for personal relationships, experience and being ready from day ONE. Thank you for the early November gift John McCain:)
Poor Mitt!!! Does he even remember her name???????? FUNNY
Obama/Biden 08/12!!!!!
YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!!!!!
John Mc Cain was not making a good choice when he chose Palin. When I read the news report she abuse her office as a Govenor when she and her husband went after her ex brother inlaw job. Then she sent her staff after his job she was wrong and his her husband going to jump into the affairs that effect her as VP can he sit back and keep his mouth close. He had no right to question why his ex brother inlaw was still employed as a state trooper and hounding for him to be fired. How Petty
McCain has stated, sometimes jokingly, that the only duties for a VP are to inquire after the health of the president and to break ties in the senate. If these statements actually reflect his views and the conditions under which the job was offered, could it be that Governor Palin was the only person that did not refuse?
This is about John McBush winning. We poor, suffering "saps" do not really matter. He allows us to see what is most important in his way of thinking. May the Lord help us if the majority falls for his spin and the perseption which he wants us to swallow as the truth.
WOMEN WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???????????
Are you a woman who wants your choice taken from you? Your words and choices of all kinds will be taken.
Sara Palin may be the governor of my state but I did not vote for her, she does not have and has never had Alaska's best interest in mind. She has oil and money on her mind...not to mention this new baby she has...there are some serious rumors going on about her. None of us here in Alaska even knew that she was pregnant, but we do know that she took her 17 year old daughter out of school 7 months early and sent her away and then look she has a new baby that she is claiming is hers.....I guess we will find out. She is just a liar so I guess she fits right in with McCain.
John McCain is no manager. "Hiring" someone based on one meeting is not a risk. It is reckless. If he picks a VP based on one visit, then you can imaging that he wouldn't bother meeting with his cabinet. Take a look at how McCain was peeking at her butt while she was speaking today.
Did you know this about Palin?
In January 1997, Palin fired the Wasilla police chief and library director. In response, a group of 60 residents calling themselves Concerned Citizens for Wasilla discussed attempting a recall campaign against Palin, but then decided against it.[12] The fired police chief eventually sued Palin on the grounds that he was fired because he supported the campaign of Palin's opponent, but his suit was eventually dismissed when the judge ruled that Palin had the right under state law to fire city employees, even for political reasons.
Palin?? Are you kidding! Two things. McCain has only met her once in his life so he should focus on getting to know her and start over. Palin gives birth to a disabled child and goes back to work after 3days and she's called a Nurturer. More like an abandoner. Women stress at having to go back to work after maternity leave and Palin goes back leaving her family to care for this child. Mothers with disabled children are more concerned with the development of their child not their community let alone their nation. This is what we want for a VP a so called mother, a woman that gets pregnant with a demanding job, delivers, and leaves the world to raise her disabled child. How sad for this NB with no mother. Oh and let's not forget she'll have to work after hours with no OT so we should look forward to an expensive child care bill. McCain is sure to win...... In his dreams.....
Jim, in response to your question about this being a "trick" and double standards.
The people voted for Obama and he won the primaries fairly (no matter what people say). However Palin was CHOSEN by McCain so there is a possibility this may be a trick to pander towards women. There is no double standard here.
I now seriously believe McCain has lost the little bit of mind he had left...does he think that women are stupid? This Hillary supporter is now voting for Obama
I want to know about the care that Palin's 4 month old child is getting. Is she able to provide an adequate level of care while campaigning for VP?
Can one of you people who claim to be Hillary supporters, and now wish to vote for McCain because of Palin, explain your decision? Palin is the ANTI-Hillary. Palin is anti-choice, anti-science (creationist), anti-gay, and she's currently under federal investigation on charges of abuse of power! Yeah, she's quite the reformer.
After she was announced as McCain's presumptive running mate, she stated that she does not believe that climate change is man-made. Is it because her husband works for an oil company?
frivolous; irresponsible; calculating but unthinking and unthinkable.
Campbell.. Please moderate yourself.. Your suppose to be a reporter but your method of challenge to your guests in regards to the Republican VP appointment are showing a different side of you..
You women should not be offended by McCain picking Palin for his VP. If anything, it gives us (that is right us, even though I am a man, I am a Hillary Clinton supporter that will NOT vote for Obama) a chance to show Obama how wrong he was by not putting Hillary Clinton on the ticket as his VP.
To tell you the truth, I still think that the "Super Delegates" made a huge mistake by making Obama their nominee instead of Hillary Clinton.
What the "Super Delegates" did, voting for Obama and what Obama did by picking Biden has started their downhill fall. Obama/Biden will not be able to beat McCain/Palin come November.
The Democrat Party will NOT win back the White House, and you have the "Super Delegates and Obama to thank for.
He chose someone he only met once? This is how this man makes decisions?
If he wanted to choose a woman, why didn't he consider Rice? She has excellent foreign policy experience and would have even made me think twice about my vote. But someone he only met once as a ploy to absorb Clinton supporters? What kind of idiots does he think they are exactly?
I just know McCain has to be smarter than this! He's the republican presidential candidate for crying out loud!! How could he not have considered that the American people, more namely, the American women would view this as a political stunt. America is NOT stupid! It seems that he just wants to get in office, by whatever means necessary. And just because Palin has a son who joined the military on September 11, 2007, and is serving a tour in Iraq doesn't mean she has foreign policy experience. If that's the case, my mom should be on the ticket. This Alaskan governor of 2 years who was the mayor of a city of less than 9000, also second runner up of the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant is a bold choice for the republican presidential candidate. That's serious experience! But McCain doesn't need a secretary... he needs a vice president...
Yours truly,
Mississippian-running-for-cover-from-Gustav
I am so outraged!
When will we all wake up and realize that our election should NOT be based on Colour of skin nor Sex.
I am apalled that Gov. Palin could even, even compare herself to Senator Clinton!
Listen up everyone.....we are in a state of close disaster...
Shame on the Republicans for short sighting the American Women when they think all we want is a WOOOman in the seat.
NO we want what is best for our country.
So sit back and get over race and gender and just listen to the facts..
THEN...make up your mind.
Thank you. PW
The only one that is shook up is McCain. Cindy better watch out.
One of my favorite Pythons was a Palin. Mcain must have a sense of humor
well killing wolves with a machine gun from an helicopter is like killing iraqis from an air plane with a cluster bomb, no wonder she has been chosen! and this way she will avoid any 'dick cheney' hunting accident!
perfect choice
Sarah WHO???? I reiterate my previous statement: The man is verging on senility, and is going through his second childhood.....or is it his third? Palin has less experience than Obama, no matter how much they try to justify it as much experience She may be a big fish in Alaska bug in the lower 48, she's just another little fish like the rest of us.
And McCain throws the election, ladies and gentlemen
I feel bad for the people who are racist and sexist...they have no one to vote for now
I hope all of the Hillary Supporters will calm down & reconsider for the sake of our collective daughters!! Too many women (and men) worked way too hard to give us a fundamental right to our own bodies-please don't let this ignorant republican couple take it away.
Sarah Palin in 2006 supported "The Bridge to Nowhere" and even inferred that Alaska Comgressional delegation was in a position to let it happen faster
McCain is the perfect idiot in search of his own perfect piece of a$$. Johnny boy is all about the quest for poontang.
uhh nice choice Mccain...NOT
If you think Obama has little experience, what do you think of Palin?!
And also, I think it is quite insulting that Mccain picked a woman Vp just because she's a woman. People who are supporters of HIllary are not going to vote for them because Palin is a woman...what is Mccain thinking?!
I love a May December romance...I mean, ticket.
Everybody should be scared if this woman is vice president without any experience at all. Her education is inadequate and being a mayor and a governor for less than two years does not qualify her to be president. Nobody who seriously supported Hillary is going to consider this woman a substitute for her–people posting otherwise are Republicans in disguise who were never for Hillary to begin with. Those of us who truly supported Hillary are voting for Obama/Biden. McCain has lost all credibility by choosing an unqualified woman that he met only once. Does he know how many houses she owns? Or anything else about her? And he supposedly loves this country. If so, he will vote Democratic this year and send Governor Palin home.
Doesn't she have a 5 month old disabled child and 4 other children to care for? That's not very responsible.
There goes the last shred of respect I had for Sen. McCain.
The Republican spin on this selection is actually causing me whiplash! She has good "judgement"??? Where have I heard that was trumped by "experience"???
How does anyone know that he choose her just because she's a woman, Give it a little time , just five hours ago most people had never heard of her. Clinton supporters just hang on a minute and give her a chance. Inexperience is what it is, and nobody is going to get that before Nov are they?
When on June 6, 2007, the Alaska Creamery Board recommended closing Matanuska Maid Dairy, an unprofitable state-owned business, Palin objected, citing concern for the impact on dairy farmers and the fact that the dairy had just received $600,000 in state money. When Palin found out that the Board of Agriculture and Conservation appoints Creamery Board members, she replaced the entire membership of the Board of Agriculture and Conservation.[23][55] The new board reversed the decision to close the dairy, but later in 2007, with Palin's support, the unprofitable business was put up for sale. There were no offers in December 2007, when the minimum bid was set at $3.35 million,[56][57] and the dairy was closed that month. In August 2008, the Anchorage plant was purchased for $1.5 million, the new minimum bid; the purchaser plans to convert it into heated storage units.[58]
Who ever heard of this woman? He met her ONCE before putting her on his ticket?? Clearly another example of his ample experience not equating to good judgment. This is ridiculous.
SARAH PALIN IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER STATE GOVERNOR. She shook up Alaska to its roots.
McCain has made a bold and telling move selecting someone with Chief Executive experience – the only one to have any – of the four running for the White House.
http://pacificgatepost.blogspot.com/2008/08/mccains-renewal-sarah-palin.html
Wow...This is to add insult to injury. McCain insults the intelligence of women by picking a woman just for pandering; but then to pick her after only meeting her once before. ARE YOU SERIOUS!
Any Hillary people that are even getting a neuron close to voting for McCain should be a shame, really. Hillary does not want you voting for McCain and Palin who both stand against all she stands for.
This is hilarious. No McSame No.
Campbell Brown you ROCK!!! Thanks for putting Senator McCain's campaign manager on the rug regarding Governor Palin. Being mayor of a small town, short-term governor, and having a son in the military doesn't mean she's qualified to sit in the Oval office should something happen to Senator McCain. I think the Senator has made a huge mistake for his party....there are fair more qualified women he could have chosen that are more than qualified to step in as President. If he believes Governor Palin will pull from Clinton's female base, he's spent too much time in the Arizona Sun.
So she was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it! Humm She is under investigation for corruption ! Humm She wants to protect Big Oil ! Humm Yep She should appeal to the Republican Base alright. Perfect. Does her middle name start with Dubya?
@vic nashville,Tn
Why do you people keep saying Hilary 2012? Her chances of being President are over because no one will vote for her after she causes the Democrats to loose this election. She will be the Nader of 2008, so to speak, and everyone will point the finger at her for years to come. She'll be lucky to keep her senate position long term if he looses.
Go Republicans!! We have the winning team!!
Congratulations Palin!! Good choice McCain!!
Some people just do not have a clue! She has a son on his way to fight.
She is a mayor, and a family ordinated woman. Her husband is a commercial fisherman and is of great support.
I wish people would open their eyes and also do a little research. There is more to politics than whats on the surface. The president does not make all the choices. I can not tell you how many people think everything is up to the president. It is a scary world out there.
We the People!! Need I say more?
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Trina
Campbell Brown just screeched her way through an interview with a McCain advisor. I don't care for his choice either but get a grip Campbell!
I cannot believe how many of you are allowing yourselves to be brained washed by Obama's ability to "SPEAK". Speaking is not doing! In all of his "grand" promises, does he tell you how he plans to do it? Of course not. He says in his speech last night that "in ten years" he is going to accomplish things. Even if he's elected to 2 terms he won't be there in 10 years! All you women out there saying "how dare McCain" yet you are believing Obama who has nothing but opinions of how things should have been done and even with 20/20 vision (hindsight) he is still wrong. And the gall to take credit for the war being won? You people are so gullible it is really really scary. By nothing more than a motivational speaker?. Want to buy some swamp land? Allow yourselves to think & maybe you can come to your senses.
Are you kidding me?! Palin is the proverbial "Dan Quayle" of this election. If she's trying to snag some Clinton supporters, then supporters need to know that while she praised Clinton in today's speech, she called Clinter a "whiner". I have firm faith in American Women that they will not fall for this obvious ploy for their support.
Everyone is slamming Sarah for her foreign policy.....what exactly is it again that Obama has done?
Don't be fooled my fellow women. Governor Palin seems like a strong, intelligent women, but she will sell us down the road. I'm sure she has good intentions but she is a puppet of the Republican party. She is not ready to be president and she is not a person who will empower women. I think that Carl Rove created her from a kit in his basement. Don't fall for it ladies. She will work against us to persue her own power. She is pro-life and pro-Irag war. Pay attention to the details, she does not believe what you believe.
What in the world? Are we running an election or a beauty pagent? Both Palin and Cindy Mcain are former pagent contestants? What a laugh. I find it hard to take the Republicans serious on anything lately.
hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!! in chess you aren't allowed to put yourself in check..... i guess mccain only plays checkers.
Will someone please give Campbell Brown her Raging Democrat lapel pin?
Given the logic of some of these comments and McCain's pick, feels like being in the Twilight Zone.
LOL – she has a reputation for taking out republicans – ha ha ha – goodbye McBush
look at this excerpt from the weekly standard:
" In the roughly three years since she quit as the state's chief regulator of the oil industry, Palin has crushed the Republican hierarchy (virtually all male) and nearly every other foe or critic. Political analysts in Alaska refer to the "body count" of Palin's rivals. "The landscape is littered with the bodies of those who crossed Sarah," says pollster Dave Dittman, who worked for her gubernatorial campaign. It includes Ruedrich, Renkes, Murkowski, gubernatorial contenders John Binkley and Andrew Halcro, the three big oil companies in Alaska, and a section of the Daily News called "Voice of the Times," which was highly critical of Palin and is now defunct."
David Gergen was just on CNN talking about how the Hillary supporters see this as an insult- well no she is not HIllary but then again she's a Repub so what did everyone expect. I dont consider her an insult- I do very much want to hear what she says this upcoming week.. Seems the McCain camp should have had her out today to really explain who she is and what she believes in- instead there have been only the pundants on TV either saying this is never going to work or that MCain had to do this.
It is very ironic that some seem fine with a presidential male candidate who has very little to no foreign policy experience , but yet a woman vp candidate with the same little or no foreign policy experience- is somehow a horrible problem.
As a Hillary suppoerter I want to hear what she says – I don't know if I will vote or not- but I do know that I am not voting for Obama- HIllary has done more for them than any other losing candidate in history and yet they have done very little for her- cant even make a tiny dent in her campaign debt and it's obvious Obama never considered her for VP- she was never on his short list and I feel insulted when Obama acts very coy and just won't say the truth which is they never considered her.
Maybe BIden should debate McCain and Obama should debate Paulin.
This the reason divorce is on the rise, you meet lady today, introduce her to friends and relatives the following and marry her on the third day. You barely know her n she may just rob you off. Mr Mc, you barely her...not a good idea
Independent, you're the only IDIOT if you intended to vote for Obama because he's "African American". You idiot he's bi-racial and AMERICAN! And, you're a bigger IDIOT if you vote for this woman simply because she is a woman. What this country really needs is a law against IDIOTS like you having the right to vote. Idiot. Just shut up!
Soo much dirt I'm finding. WOW.
On July 11, 2008, Palin dismissed Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan for not adequately filling state trooper vacancies, and because he "did not turn out to be a team player on budgeting issues."[60] She instead offered him a position as executive director of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which he turned down.[61][62] Her power to fire him is not in dispute, but Monegan alleged that his dismissal may have been an abuse of power tied to his reluctance to fire Palin's former brother-in-law, Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten, who had been involved in a divorce and child custody battle with Palin's sister, Molly McCann
Pretty obvious that many of these posts are paid "botters" trying to stir the pot. I loved Hillary, but the Obama-led DNC kicked her to the curb. Remember? Now we can't have her.
I appreciate that McCain is secure enough to put a woman on the ticket. And she seems like a very capable choice.
It's Obama who insulted women by not choosing Hillary. His ego was too big. She would have outshone him by a mile. She should have been on the top of the ticket. Let's thank him by voting for him??
Are you kidding me?! Palin is the proverbial "Dan Quayle" of this election. If she's trying to snag some Clinton supporters, then supporters need to know that while she praised Clinton in today's speech, she called Clinton a "whiner" in March of this year. I have firm faith in American Women that they will not fall for this obvious ploy for their support.
go ahead mcshame, pimp the vote
So many people seem to question Barack Obama's experience. The conversation seems to say that he is "just a good speech". McCain, after using this to his advantage chooses not only someone who is less experienced but also someone who is being investigated for abusing her power in order to fire her brother in law. Of course, an underling has taken the brunt of this investigation, a long time Republican trick.
I have one question after 8 years of George W. Bush. What is wrong with a man who is intelligent enough to make a speech that inspires, who is intelligent enough to pronounce the name of countries and world leaders correctly, who is intelligent enough to not be the butt of late night comedy, who is intelligent enough to be against a ridiculous war, who is intelligent enough to choose the best person to be his running mate.
It comes down to "judgement" in the end.
God help us! McCain is really Insane...Given his background and alleged affairs with lobbist and comments by his ex-wife that McCain was turning 40 and wanted to be 25 again. Now looks like McCain is turning 75 and wants to be 55 again with his choice of running mate...
Better check and see if John McCain's been abducted by aliens. Palin? A beauty queen sportscaster newly elected governor from Alaska? I have been laughing all day.
NO WAY... From a Dem StandPoint. Thanks Republicans you put the rocks in your already sinking boat. I might have been a little worried w/ the other canidates but you picked someone w/ little experience and a female that you barely now.
So you are basically insulting woman especially those who believe in the advancement of woman. To choose someone based on sex is pathetic. It would be different if he even knew her or had some type of political relationship with her but just to pick her now just because.
McCain is McInsane..... Sad Choice.
I listen to CNN on a regular basis. My family often point out there are hundreds of other channels availavle. In all my watching I have not heard you say Barach Obama did not ask Hillary to be VP. Maybe he asked her and she refused. Do we know for sure.
Gov. Palin is to be commended by for being a good mother, so am I and millons of others. She gets sympathy for caring for a child who is challenged, so does millions of others and my own family. She has our prayers for her son going off to war. I also pray for many other parents whose children have gone to war many times,some who did not return.
If she is such a wonderful candidate, why did she even mention these things, as part of her resume for VP, and possible Commander & Chief.
First a Trophy wife, now a Trophy VP! What mistake will McGAFFE make next?
If you had any inkling that McCain had any sound judgment; it should now be confirmed that HE DOESN'T!!
Wow ...
What a moron ... I bet he overrode everyone else in his vetting committee to choose her ...
I think the old coot is only thinking of trying to replace Cindy McCain at one of his 10 houses ...
LOL what a joke ... Obama by at least 20 % points ...
Palin said that her dismissal of Monegan was unrelated to the fact that he had not fired Wooten. Palin said that members of her staff had made contact with public safety officials regarding the trooper, though she said that her staff's contacts with the commission were not directed by her and she had little knowledge of them. She also took disciplinary action against one member of her staff who had mentioned her and Wooten's family connection to Monegan's staff.[65] In August 2008, the Alaska Legislature hired Steve Branchflower to investigate Palin and her staff for possible abuse of power surrounding the dismissal.[66] Democratic State Senator Hollis French, who is overseeing the investigation, says that the Palin administration has been cooperating and that subpoenas are unnecessary.[67
He has known about her for six months. He has known her for six days. I think he just shot himself in the foot. Nice try. I was voting for Obama anyway, but they are going to have fun with thisone on the campaign trail.
For the Hillary supporters who are now planning to vote for McCain:
Why were you a Hillary supporter originally? What about her positions and policies appealed to you most strongly? What made you feel she was most qualified of all the candidates on the Democratic side?
I'm curious, because many of Hillary's more vocal supporters don't seem to have a clear idea of what her positions on the issues actually are.
What a joke this site is. I put up two posts against obama and you didn't put up either of them.
Can you find a more left leaning commentator than Campbell Brown?
CNN- you are better than this? Pull Campbell Brown from the Air and tell her that her job should not be to take the news of Sarah Palin personally. It makes her look incredibly shallow.
She needs a reality check.
GOP forced to select a Clean oil candidate to fill in, to steal the electro votes from florida. No big oil $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to run the race unless you go in big oil dirrection.
OMG AGAIN!!!
Someone at CNN NEEDS to send Campbell Brown on a vacation!!!
SHE jumped down the guests' throat.....not the other way around!
She is a JOKE!
McCain's choice was clearly impulsive. I think in making this tactical decision, he got scared by Obama's celebrity status and ability to draw crowds. If he wanted a woman, there are more seasoned republican females with well known conservative opinion.
Obama is a more serious candidate with his choice of Biden and McCain with his choice worries me as a maverick.
I wonder what kind of judgement will go into his decision making if he becomes President.
Campbell you are a joke!
Don't understand how this women would first sacrafice her son to Iraq and now her family to become a VP candidate. Expecially with a four month little baby with down syndrome. What was she thinking???? What kind of message is she sending out to girls and future mothers? There are plenty of candidates with more experience and grown families that would have been a better choice.
Figures. He meets her only once. I see a pattern here, Seems he only met Cindy once and fell in love (while still married), and who can forget the Vicki Iseman thing. If he becomes president, I wouldn't be surprised if there was another Clinton-Lewinski type scandal.
I'm amazed by this, regardless of her sex or race. This is horrible. 19 months of experience as governor of the 47th smallest state in the country that is separated from the rest of the country by another country. She has NO foreign affairs experience at all. McCain met her for the first time just 6 months ago. He didn't call her about the possibility of this position until one week ago (only the 2nd time they've ever spoke; 6 months after the first and only time they had met). She's under investigation as we speak for questionable actions she recently performed while in those 19 months of office that could result in her loosing the governor's office.
If PUMA's support and vote for McCain because of her, they're supporting a woman that is on record as calling Hillary, and her supporters, "whiners". A woman that on the majority of political issues today takes a stance opposing Hillary Clinton's stance.
I don’t care what her approval rating is in that little state of Alaska. This is a joke by John McCain and any day now he will tell us all ….it’s all a joke.
"Why not a women VP? The truth is that the majority of contempoary women were heartbroken by the Obama/Hillary race. There is nothing wrong of taking advantage of the situation. McCain's move is wise and shows his ability of addressing emergent concerns."
LOL!!! I could imagine...."Oh, O.K. Let's put her, see how she does, LOL!!!" That's funny. In that case, I'm sad young conservatives might not be here BUT can Pawlenty "pretend" to be the V.P? LOL!!!!!!!!
Guess what? National Security, huh? Economics, huh? Etc...it sounds to me like a plan.....
Goodness! The democrats appear to be a little angry and vengeful! Imagine that! I think Gov Palin is a wonderful choice and I am not insulted. It was a brilliant move and I'm excited to see a true outsider who isn't corrupt nor is she intimidated by all the ranting, raving, and threats. Way to go McCain! I can't wait to vote now!
McCain has one foot in the grave and this will be his back-up for our country? I know very little about her, but she looks like something he picked up on the Vegas strip. "Hey, Honey. Come over here. Wanna job? Wanna be my veep? Give me a break!
I just want to make the point that Palin is married. Her husband can look after the children. If you think that it is wrong for her to be out campaigning then you MUST say the same for OBAMA. His girls need him too. Some of you sound like women with children shouldn't work. News flash...they do!!!! This includes parents of special needs children. Don't go even try to say that only she can take care of her kids. She has a husband!!!!!!
McCain is 72, what is he thinking about, if something should happen to him, we turn to a 44 yearold hockey mom, beauty queen from Alaska. Nothing against her but experience is KEY. People are now seeing the real choice should have been HILLARY on the Democratic ticket. I think we are in Trouble!!!!!
Stop putting McCain in his grave? He's 72, for godsakes! He's as old as my grandfather when he died!
He could have come up with somone better. Choosing a someone only because of their parts makes no sense. My vote was Mccain and now I'm switching to Obama. What a cheap pick!
I hold my judgements about the candidates until the election. Though I have never done any thing like this before(blogging), after listening to Campbell Brown's questioning and commnets of McCain's VP pick, I continue to be disturbed by the new's commentator's argumentive efforts to immediately discredit the candidate. It was my understanding that new's reporter's are to be neutral, report the news and not sway it. Let the viewer decide by providing the information. At the bottom of the screen it says "no bias, no bull", that statement is far from the truth. Report the news, stop trying to make it.
I think Palin is a great choice.... go McCain go!
WHAT?? WHO ?? Excuse me, I'm having the dry heaves.........gaggaggag
Just heard Gov of Minn say that Obama chose the safe pick in Biden and that McCain made a bold pick in Palin. Wasn't it just last week that Hillary was considered the SAFE pick by the Rep party and they jumped all over him for selecting foreign policy experience and implied that he insulted Hillary? This sounds like a little bit of back -tracking if you ask me. No doubt Obama/Biden have great plans for Hillary on the Hill and and this Palin up-start will be left in the dust.I trust the American voters will see through this childish game McCain is playing.
canada
Ohh and by the way, she is under investigation, huh? It seems like nothings change...
This is where the heart of the Republican Party is at. They have no idea what to expect...
This choice is incredibly irresponsible. McCain is 72 years old and, God forbid something happen to him, but if it does, he has selected a person that makes Obama's experience look like freakin John Adams! If something were to happen to McCain, a man who has survived cancer 4 times, do you really trust Palin to do what is best for America. Are you kidding me!!!! I'm still a Republican, but I cannot believe that there is not more outrage on the part of conservatives at this pick.
These Goofy on here talking about they Hillary supporter who supporting MCSAME they are lying these are fake Republicans who trying to use brainwash Hillary supporters....Dem knows best,,,,Republicans are liars and Palin is the wrong choice I never heard of this lady until today....I wondering what Romney supporters going to do since he was not chosen..
0bama/Biden 08
DBUBLA and CNN- I CANT BELIEVE YOU POSTED THAT COMMENT. WHAT MODERATOR THOUGHT THAT WAS AN OK COMMENT TO POST TO THE WORLD, LET ALONE HOW MANY YOUNGER READERS SAW THAT...LIKE MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!!!!!!!?????
I WON'T EVEN SINK TO YOUR LEVEL DBUBLA TO EXPRESS ANYTHING BACK TO YOU.
THIS GOES TO EVERYONE: THAT WAS A SHAMEFUL, HATEFUL, SEXIST, DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT THAT WAS COMPLETELY TRASHY, JUST LIKE THE PERSON WHO WROTE IT!
FIRE CAMPBELL BROWN!
tell me this is not real
that she is not in the offing for a white house position .
Mccain is sureluy insane to pick Plain
This is not a small town mrs america contest
this is the leader of the free world position
So, the question du jour is: did McCooCoo get a taste of twat before making his choice? Or was he convinced after a modest whiff of crack? Whatever, Johnny Boy was satisfied filling the ticket based on a pantie raid.
CNN WILL YOU PLEASE LET SOMEONE ANWSER MY QUESTION!
HOW MANY TIMES HAS SHE BEEN TO IRAQ & IRAN?
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
What's insulting is anything or anyone Dem or Lib. Miserable bunch of mindless wretches. Pucker and smack Hussein's butt until the cows come home. It won't make him anymore accomplished or worth a good puff of wind. He's a cheap, Chicago politico nothing more.
He's a spineless, lying whimp. You want to know how his Presidency would go? Check out Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Zimbabwe. He'll bring his pals and friends into DC and butcher the government.
Make fun of McCain and Palin until your bed wetting little mouths dry up. They both have something in the way of character and achievement.
Hussein can be your President but he will never be mine.
What is everyone squawking about Palin’s background not providing enough expertise on the international scale???
1. She was mayor of a town with less than 9,000 people. No doubt, Osama Bin Laden is hiding in a cave somewhere with even less people.
2. She can simultaneously fly a plane, shoot raindeer, caribou, and polar bears. She’ll get him.
3. She was a former beauty queen. This means she will get along well with Carla Bruni Sarkozy, and help our relations with France.
4. She is a hockey mom. Everyone knows that high school hockey fights always get quickly resolved, so her expertise in this area will be wonderful in resolving our conflicts with Iran, North Korea, and Russia. After all, they are just a bunch of overage kids, right?
5. Has anyone asked her if she can spell potato?
My God, Campbell Brown just is jumping down everyone's throat and needs to let people answer her question. Her bias is so blatant. Normally I really like her, but I'm really turned off by Campbell.
As for Palin, I'd love to get to know her better. I'm reserving my judgment until I get to know her better.
Obama/Biden are decidedly partisan and turn me off.
-Independent Voter
Will the American people really fall for this calculated political move?
Pure political theatre. How sad.
This has Karl Rove written all over it.
I cannot believe some of the staff at CNN. All they know how to do is slam the Republicians instead of giving them the same coverage and respect they give the Democrats. Campbell Brown is extremely biased. I don't think that has any place on air, she needs to keep her opinions to herself and report from a unbias standpoint where the Republicians are concerned.
Palin noted for reform... Great choice on McCain's part.
Are you kidding me. Cambell Brown is running a show called No Bias. She is so unproffeshional and owes Sarah Palin an apology. I can not stand to listen to her.
I am thrilled to death with the selection of Gov Palin. She is a breath of fresh air, her committment to ethics in government is exciting.
I think she is raw enough that she will not be impacted by the political machines. I am a registered republician and was starting to lean toward Obama after the convention until I heard the selection of Gov Palin, I think she is exactly what the republicians need. BTW I think the pro-life is given too much press it is not the most important issue for me. Can't wait for the VP debate. And how dare the "liberated women say they are insulted" they are typical of women who will not support other women in the work force. What do they have to be insulted about. This woman has been a wife, mother, city council woman, mayor and govenor not to mention the Commander in Chief ot the Alaskan National Guard. I am a retired government worker and if I had a hat on I would take it off to Gov Sarah Palin.
the chinese must be laughing
more puppets to play with
and russians must be giggling , the debacle that USA will be
Palin is no Hillary, do not compare. Hillary is no VP, so do not contrast. Don't mad at Palin for she can not replace Hillary. Don't hate Palin becos she is VP, hate Obama for Hillary is not VP.
John McCain chose this female who broke the law by using the influence that her office has to pressure her brother in-law boss into firing him for divorcing her sister, and challenging her in court to gain custody of his children. What kind of person would force someone to fire their brother in-law she that her sister can gain custody, so he would not be able to take care of his kids, and we all know the courts will not give anyone custody if they can not financially take care of their kids, all women should be seriously mad! Republicans always talk about families but they never live up to them, she is as bad as the adulterer John McCain!
I wonder when Senator McCain will give us a count of the last time Ms. Palin toured the situation in Iraq.
One thing is sure now, no matter who wins, history is being written in this election. People will elect either a mulatto(he is only half-black, so first black president is yet to come) president or a female VP. America, you're growing up! Kudos to you!!!!!
Thank you SOOO much, Senator McCain!!
You have just handed the election to President Barack Obama on a silver platter!!
ask yourself, if you were blind and could not see then herd she was asked, would you ask her based off the news press and the things she done?
I think they are freaked out because, she has a nice smile (k now what i mean) and they are afraid of there inner feelings, and the dogs are out of the closet. 4 years she wil have experience and run herself for president.
Maryfromtexas....I would like to REVOKE your voter registration card. You said "Women everywhere should be proud of where we have come... Shame on you women who are setting feminism back 50 years. " I should be proud just b/c McCain chose a woman?? I am setting feminism back because I am an Obama supporter? Had he not won the nomination I would have voted for Hillary, because her democratic views are in line with Obama's when you get down to it. To suggest that I should vote for the ticket with a woman on it simply because there is a woman on it is setting feminism back. It says I can't sift through the issues and make the decision I think is best for me and my family. I am a woman, not a feminist, but I know that the principal here is that woman should have equal rights, equal opps, etc... If I can't support who I believe to be a qualified candidate b/c he and his veep have boy parts...I'll just keep my bra on and stay barefoot and pregnant.
it sure seems like campbell brown's head is about to pop off when she talks about palin. is she getting under your skin already?? this is the best choice for vp..
go mccain/palin
Bet the moderator is some angry black women, probably overweight. you know the kind, that claims to be proud she is black then goes out to chemically straighten her hair to look like a white woman, like the obama's do. even their little kids get their hair chemically straightened despite it being an unhealthy thing to do. ha ha ha ha
GREAT PICK!
The question is can Gov Pallin deliver votes? The fear that Mc Cain will die in office is a non issue and she will be President is a non issue. Joe Biden is 65, only 7 years younger than McCain and his health problems have been far more serious.
I think that she brings new life, appeals to the conservative base, is truly pro life in action, not just words, has a Native People's husband, is vital, outgoing, aggressive, and appears to be an idealist.
Mc Cain takes chances and that is more than anything what Americans like.
Me clapping vigorously!!!
Thank you McWalkingCane for lifting any remaining doubt that Obama/Biden will be in the White House come Nov!!!
Us Dems aren't mad about his choice. I think it's great too! Makes our job as Dems easier.
Obama/Biden 08
this is a bolder choice than a joe biden. to argue that she does not have enough experience is a delicate position for the democrats, as the top of their line brings no more experience himself. and for anyone who accepts the argument made by obama that it is not so much about experience but rather judgement that matters, then palin has shown a similar level of judgement... unless of course democrats believe that only a man or a democrat can demonstrate judgement.
This is just another reason why i have lost faith in our entire system, both parties. We have witnessed so much trickery, and blatant criminal activity from both democrats and republicans alike for years now. I would give anything if "we the people" could quit arguing over the distractions that they toss at us to argue over while they continue to rob us blind. Once again the Democrats will promise health care reform while the republicans will promise to do away with roe v wade, and neither will come through.
I live in the deep South and cant wait to watch the ultra conservatives try to figure out who to hate the most. Think they have actually read their bible cover to cover? This will be a very confusing time for the natives. At least it will be a fun circus to watch this go round.
A strong, wise woman is something to admire, but someone with no experience selected for VP, all republicans should be ashamed of Mccain.
McCain's to stump speech entitled
Pimpin' Ain't Ez
If the enemy were surrounding you in a foxhole, who would you choose to have your back, Sarah or Obama? The choice is clear to me.................SARAH PALIN!
We're very excited about this ticket.
Mc'Cain has been spouting all along about Obama's lack of experience and he picks someone who has even less. I wonder what theme he will be using now. I bet we won't be hearing anymore about lack of experience. He'll have to find something else to attack with. It seems to me he is not practicing what he preaches. Oh well, he'll apparently do and say anything to win. If he thinks he can get the women's vote with this trick, we are too intelligent for that.
McCain LOVES beautiful, rich, and ... women. I hope McCain does not DIVORCE Cindy for the Beauty Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The world has already started to laugh at American, thanks to John McCain, what a great and wise judgement!!
Palin has been on the job less than 24 hours and she's already made a HUGE political gaff (actually she lied). In her debut today, she stated she was against to the "Bridge to Nowhere." Turns out, in 2006 she was quoted that she supported it the project. Of particularll interest, she was for it because of earmarks.
Uh oh! I'm sure the neocons will find a way to try to spin this.
Bay Buchanan.....sheesh! David Gergen asked a thoughtful question and received a bombast of Republican screaming from Bay. Shame on her for dismissing all of the "feminists" as a pack of envious witches. She forgets whose shoulders she stands on. Oh, wait a minute...must be Phyllis Schafly she's thanking for her "success".
Regarding Sara Phalin. One the one hand, it can be seen as another giant leap for women. Then again, it can be viewed as a most disgusting example of pandering. I am happy for Sara, but sad that the only reason she was tapped was to try and save McCain's presidential bid. We may be emotional, but we are NOT stupid!
McCain has just endorsed an entirely pro life view and the evangelical community is in buzz with Palin as his pick
3 Liberal Supreme court justices will retire in the next 4-8 years. If they are replaced by the likes of Scalia and Roberts, say goodbye to Roe V Wade.
Palin, a great pick for social conservatives, a risky pick for America
Following this pick, there is NO DOUBT, the next president of the Unitd States will be Barak Obama.
Last week Barak slammed dunked with his pick of Joe Biden.
Then a brilliant convention!!!
Today, McCain dribbles the ball off his foot with his Palin Pick!!!
Women considering voting for this woman...especially PUMAs...are you willing to put the country at risk, put more lives in harm's wary in Iraq...just to see a woman as VP??? Seriously, that's blood on your hands.
Please vote for the GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY....not just your own personal taste.
A presidential election isn't just about symbolism. Please be responsible with your vote. People's lives are at stake.
Just ask yourself, if that phone rings at 3:00am...do you really want her answering that phone?
PUT AMERICA FIRST, not your personal agenda.
She called Hillary a whiner...a righty to the hilt. He just made his first presidential decision and blew it!
weak weak weak. Liberals will have a field day picking on this BLIND pick. But they liked billary so maybe just because its a woman he can get some points just like his ill-advised handlers thought.
Post my stuff!
So, now there can be no doubt.
If McCain/ Palin win, Roe v. Wade is done.
Hillary 2012 won't change that.
5-4 is better than 6-3 against.
Before you vote, consider your decision wisely.
McCain fell for the pretty face over the nation.
This is what we women are tired of.. Choose me for my brain,
choose me for my view points.
This woman is a joke!
I'm shocked.. Its a darn same when they choose a woman who no one really knows, and she wants to get rid of the Wade/Roe
I love you Hillary and I didn't realize how smart you are..
I should have given more to your campaign.
I will follow your lead and vote Obama. Because to p ut a woman in the WH who is 1/2 as smart as you, hurts my pride!
I voted for you on the issues, and she has none!
CNN, post my coments, you ask for them then you hold back on posting them! Shame on you CNN
Ok.... This dude was seriously thinking with his crotch....
When did McCain finally decide to choose his running mate? Was it either the during the Talent, Swimsuit, or Evening Wear competition?
So What? This lady is not known and how can you pick someone for VP of our country, and you've only talked to them once? You talked to her once and have met her once and she will be our President once you kick the bucket during your term McCain?
I don't think so!!!
Obama/Biden '08
Women aren't as dumb as the Republican party/McCain think, this is a political ploy plain and simple...to be honest it frightens me to think that this woman with ZERO experience would be one McCain heart attack away from being president...I'm sure there are many Republicans and Hillary Clinton supporters who would agree...what pandering...
The stench of desperation is upon us....
Obama/Biden 08
As a Hillary supportor I am happy to vote for McCain and Palin. Many of us dems will back McCain because we do not like or trust Obama. Maybe in 2012 Hillary will run again.. But History is being made with McCain/Palin and I as others want to be part of it.. God Bless
Palin's selection goes to show that John McCain is pandering to the right wing of the GOP. Any independents out there, take note. That governor from Montana was right; McCain's a sidekick, not a maverick.
I am not a Hillary suppoerter, I am not even living in the states, I am not even able to vote BUT I am insulted by McBUSH pick!
This selection is so "Left Coast" "Left Field" it appears McCain is conceeding!!
Hahahahahah......
This isn't high school McCain. Don't try and win the popularity contest by bringing in a beauty queen.
I think the Dems are more happy about this than anyone else.
Sarah Palin for VP? John McCain needs to get his medication adjusted!
How dare the Republicans question Obama's experience?! This is not only a telling commentary on McSame's judgement, it's an insult to all the PUMAs who supported Hillary.
I've supported Obama from the beginning...and will definitely work to put him in the White House!
Obama - Biden '08
If a governer is not qualified for VP who is?
I doubt this lady has been completely vetted. Palin should be toast by about Wednesday after Keith Olbermann and crew get done with her.
It sounds like the old McCain who ran off with Cindy after the first sight and then broke with his first wife. He is a gambler all his life. He can gamble with his life or his party. But we do not want him to gamble with our country.
He just lost the Presidency !!
This election just got a lot more exciting. Obama got the thunder over his speech, kicked to the curb by a woman. LMAO
McCain fell for the pretty face over the nation.
This is what we women are tired of.. Choose me for my brain,
choose me for my view points.
This woman is a joke!
I'm shocked.. Its a darn same when they choose a woman who no one really knows, and she wants to get rid of the Wade/Roe
I love you Hillary and I didn't realize how smart you are..
I should have given more to your campaign.
I will follow your lead and vote Obama. Because to p ut a woman in the WH who is 1/2 as smart as you, hurts my pride!
I voted for you on the issues, and she has none!
I really dont know what McCain is thinking by selecting Palin. But this shows McCain is not the picture of safety and stability that he would want his many years on earth to convince us of. Obama has been handed a lifeline in addition to his inspirational abilities and smart economics- EXPERIENCE. Nevertheless Dems, be careful how you throw your punches at this woman.
Great! Very good pick! This ticket will win! They are the BEST
McCain/Palin 2008`
Well, he does like beauty queens.
I have one/two questions for McCain. HAS THIS PALIN EVER BEEN TO IRAQ.?
Meck, Vanc
What experiance does Palin bring? 1.5 as Govenor come on and part of that she was having a baby come on america be real what is she going to do for the economics of America does she even know what is happening on the streets of america. Does John McCain ? We need help domestically here. We don't need a McCain Cheerleader we need someone that is going to have ideas on how to keep feeding, clothing, and educating the babies around america. We can't do this without keeping jobs in america. Affordable educations, Affordable healthcare for all americans. Yes we are all of our brothers and sisters keeper from the least too the most. I don't feel Palin knows enough to get this done she has no idea how too get this country out of debt and we all must keep this in mind. Obama has been in the trenches of america helping the least of them he does know our issues. McCain the son of a 4 star admiral in the navy has live with the silver spoon and he still does'nt get it we don't need to have history making of a women VP. We need history making economic change.
Some of you people are really making me sick. Having only read 1/3 of the comments I am utterly shocked at the comments here. Whether this lady is someone you like or not, to call her the things I have seen here is shameless. Just becuase she gets a VP pick she is now a "Bimbo."
There is only one thing that I can believe from this outpouring of hate. Either we are all sexist pigs, willing to berate a women just becuase she dares to play in a mans world. . . . or (what I believe is happening) you are scared.
Dems I can understand why you would be scared. As one caller put it, she seems to be "the real deal." For once in my life time, I apparently am seeing an honest politician. And it is making many of you tremble in your boots.
What is with Cambell Brown and Sara Palin. Cambell is a little tissy. She acts like she (Cambell) was slighted. Taking it a little too personal. I can't wait till Lou comes back on...
I am convinced that McCain has lost it. Why would this man make a vital decision for a V.P that has no experience? Is it because she is a Female. He could have chosea women with more experience. This proves to me, that this man can not make sound decisions. And yes, I am a Female.
Thanks McCain, Ive just donated some money to Obama for the first time. What the hell where you thinking
I can understand Campbell Brown's frustration and this tells us that the Republicans and McCain for that matter really don't care about anyone but themselves. The question is very simple as Campbell is trying to get a sense of this decision for everyone. If you are accusing someone of not having the experience, which by the way was your strongest wining point, why will you give it up and go for someone who has no experience? As an educated mother with a child with special needs it is insulting. Here we are trying to get parents to take care of their kids, and this poor special needs boy is going to grow up with someone else taking care of him instead of the priceless mothers love. Hillary Clinton is more intelligent than Ms. Palin. This is not even about Palin, it is about McCain! If McCain was as smart as he thinks he is, he would have allowed the news media to help us win by scrutinizing Obama message and drawing out attention to some flaws, but here I am, and all I know is it was a great speech and McCain gooffed by loosing my vote.
If he had picked somebody like Jodi Rell of Connecticut, I would have called it a home run and a genuine advance for women. Hillaryites and conservatives alike would be comfortable with an experienced woman a heartbeat away.
I have the uncomfortable feeling that instead, McCain reviewed his shortlist (Palin was known to be on it) and said, in order of importance, "1 – she's hot" and "2 – she shores up my right wing."
The downside is that Palin may be a time bomb. If she remains the story in neutral to negative ways, McCain loses ground. If she underperforms on the campaign trail, Biden will pounce. If she is a deer in the headlights at the VP debate, ditto. And if, God forbid, the troopergate thing has legs and she Spitzers – it's a disaster for the ticket.
I expect McCain to show her off at the convention and then put her in the deep freeze. If there's a skeleton, you could be looking at a last minute "safe" replacement, especially if Gustav delays the convention.
Olberman/Maddow for President and Vice President
What a really stupid choice!
Jay, what years of experience does Palin have as governor. She has been governor for 1.5 years. Not several years. He does not even know her. He met her once and spoke to her once last week. How does he know he can trust her or handle a crisis if God forbid he becomes ill. As a woman, I am insulted. He chose any woman to win the women vote. We are not dumb.
Now those who are saying this is a brilliant choice I see you do not have a clue as to the word brilliant. She is a nobody and this goes to show you that McINSANE is clueless! He chided Obama about inexperience and look at his choice, geez. He would have done a bit better with Huckabee at least people know of him.
But McINSANE really think WOMEN ARE STUPID! He used this to try and bolster his failing campaign that even his republican buddies are bailing. But what is interesting is that you would think he would have consulted with this republican base to vet out the VPs but like the idiot he is he alienated his own people.
This will surely back fire and I thank him so! He met her once and she has no experience but governing over 9,000 people. Now really, in all honestly people is that experience to lead? He insulted women by pulling this stunt. Desparation to say the least!
I can't wait until the debates. He will get angry and continue to fumble like he always has.
Palion in PANDERING to woman voters!
I am a republican, and i think Mc Cain just lost the election with his vp choice, (I thought obama screw up with his vp choice by not picking up Hillary). Well just goes to show you most politicians think we the american people are morons, thats why they keep screwing us all the time.
what is your problem!!!!? Campbell Brown, with Palin, she is a great choice!!! and I am very happy he chose a strong women, all you do is try to get negative about her, but you love on Obama!!! PLEASE!!!! remember this is about McCain and Obama and Obama is still the less experience of all 4. WAY TO GO! MCCAIN/PALIN08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POWER TICKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank goodness she has experience as commander and chief of the national guard in alaska. And she plays the flute. As a woman im sold. NOT!!! Is this the best they have? A gun toting woman, against woman's rights.
McCain pulled her name out of hat. There was no method. Once he saw her up close for the second time, he was going to pick her if she was the local dog catcher. The guy can resist an attractive women. The guy thinks below the waist because there's nothing above the neck.
That is, PALIN IS PANDERING!
I think Campbell Brown is understandably outraged at this stupid decision. Plus, she was awful to Hillary in one of the debates, so if she's being tough on Palin, I say, turn around is fair play. McCain should know that most of Hillary's followers have come over to Obama since the convention. I do wish CNN would focus on this investigation into Governor Palin's alleged abuse of power for firing someone who wouldn't fire her sister's estranged husband. Clean government, reform...what a joke.
Sarah Palin how could you fall for that trick from that pimp McCain p.s hillary clinton wouldn't go out like that john mccain quit flipflopping @ keep it real
What is Senator MCCain thinking he needs to fire everyone on his ticket. I am a mother of 4 does that make me a qualified VP choice. I have a MSW and a Master of School Psychology. I am really scared now. When you raise children they need you there. Not on the campain trail. What happens when the children are going through normal growing pain. Where will her attention be. This just goes to show we are not thiniking about how to get ourselves back to the place america once was, but beating out a Dem at any cost. This is why we got Bush for another 4 years not because he was capable but because he was Rep. This is sad
It is a shame that John McCain picked Sarah somebody? Who is this person? McCain can't really answer that himself because he only had one conversation with her. Who mets a person one time and is willing to make such a committment with them, only AN IDIOT! What is he thinking? As a women, I am offended that he made this choice to shake things up and to win the women over. Hillary Clinton is in a whole other league and this should offend Hillary and all women across America. People voted for Hillary because she was qualified and not a just a woman, that was the bonus. Also, a comment was made that because her son is going to Iraq, she has foreign policy knowledge. Well, lets let all the parents who have children fighting or have died in this war be placed on the ticket as well.
Madame Vice President Palin – Get used to it! her accomplishments make both Obama and Biden look like school boys outside the principles office. Michelle's pity party of 'working women who can't get a break' is over. Barak's 'i care about workingwomen and my mother sob story' is minimized by a woman who has 5 kids, including an american soldier and special needs kid. She will take the mantle away from Margret Thatcher. Republicans have given us Dr. Rice and Madame VP Palin. This is GREAT GREAT GREAT!
I want to criticize her because her husband works for the biggest oil drilling company in the world and I don't want more oil politicians in office to do nothing but raise gases, possibly to $7-10 as is their target with the next Republican. He recently went on-leave so there wouldn't appear to be a conflict of interest while his wife runs office, since his co. BP has been paying Alaska off to do offshore drilling and her husband helps lobby to increase oil taxes for a living. WAKE UP unless you love going broke keep sticking your head in the sand. I'm not gonna let a devil in disguise fool me but that's fine if guys get a hard on and vote for her so they can be a broke joke. I can't bring myself to vote for Obama, but I am not crazy to vote for more inflation and higher gas prices by oil cronies in office either.
TODD PALIN WORKS FOR BP – world's largest oil co.
TODD PALIN WORKS FOR BP – world's largest oil co.
TODD PALIN WORKS FOR BP – world's largest oil co.
All you animal lovers should check out the Defenders of Wildlife website and read what Palin has been up to. Just more of the same! no thanks.
Oh my goodness! How could you trust someone you only met once! Offering them the chance to hold the highest job in America if you die. I don't have any words for this other than I'M SCARED TO DEATH OF MCCAIN/PALIN. He's crazy! That's not a maverick, that's just DUMB.
And she will be "one stroke" away from having her finger on the nuke button. Wow, scary....
I agree with Begala. McCain is senile!! Crazy! Nuts! Either he is the best poker bluffer in the world or he is really stupid. He should have picked Huck, Romney, Ridge, or even the traitor Lieberman!!! I guess stupid is as stupid does!! And boy was he stupid!!! What is he thinking? She is an empty pant suit!!! No experience!!! Being governor of Alaska is like being chief dog catcher in NYC. What are her duties? Keeping the Carabou away from the humans. Lowering the ice-fishing taxes. Alaska has about three people in it. She has only been governor there for less than two years and she is already under investigation. I guess McCain owes the Oil Companies a huge favor because that is the reason I can think of why he would pick Palin. Unless he just wants another pretty face to look at.
Gov. Palin and Political Experience This Speaks for itself.
A month ago, Palin said:
"...what is it exactly that the V.P. does every day? I’m used to being very productive and working real hard in an administration. We want to make sure that that V.P. slot would be a fruitful type of position, especially for Alaskans and for the things that we’re trying to accomplish up here for the rest of the U.S., before I can even start addressing that question."
OMG. He only met her once before now and he goes from the gut and picks her as VP? John McCain is another Bush that goes by his gut. OR.....He really didn't have much say in it. So who did?
Met her once? Ok, so he's decisive, but maybe the public should vote for someone who stops, thinks, reflects, and analyzes before making huge decisions. This choice has sealed my vote for Obama (and I'm a female registered republican). Where can I donate to the Obama campaign? I'm calling them now.......
Campbell? Brown needs to forget the word "experience"! Studies done have indicated that virtually most people off the street could do a credible job as President of the United States. How could anyone do worse than the present Congress?!
This is shocking to know he only met her once.It goes to show how out of touch McCain is with the people of this country.
It is obvious Mc Cain has a thing for young women. Look at his wife. Go figure that relationship. His pick for VP just reasure my vote for Obama. He will pull the ignorant women who voted for Hilery just because she's a woman and nothing else. John McCain has sold his country out for a young babe. Shame!!
La Nita
Richmond CA
What absolute sexism I'm hearing from the supposedly "progressive" left of center crowd when they go on about whether or not Mrs. Palin's 4-month-old child will be getting proper care! What...husbands and fathers are somehow incapable of caring for children?
Typical liberal hypocrisy!
She has only 20 months experience as a Governor of Alaska and a Mayor Her education is a communications degree NOT a LAW degree, but she does look good!! That’s the republican thinking with the wrong HEAD!!!! I sorry.
Oh Mitt should not have upset McCain you would have been the VP instead of the pretty women.
I personally think that McCain has given up on this race with this pick because if the phone rings at 3am in the morning who will better answer that phone as VP Biden or Palin, Think about it.
Yeah!!!!!! Let's outwit Obama with a woman VP pick. Forget the fact he only met her two or three times in his life... And the fact that she could be the next President. There is one thing that McCain has never gotten throughout this whole campaign, that Obama brought to light in his speech on Thursday, and that is that this race is not about him or Mccain. It is about the people. And McCain just made it crystal clear that for him he doesn't care about "The People."
Obama-Biden '08.
Grok, to answer your question the answer is she won't be able to do it. As a mother with a kid with special needs, it is not easy at all. She has five kids either one of them will take care of that poor kid or a nurse.
How absurd. He has been complaining about Barack Obama's experience and he picks someone he met once six months ago who has only been a state elected official for a few years? McCain is 72 years old, and a person with no national experience and little state experience is a heart beat away from the presidency. My vote is now decided and it will certainly not be McCain.
Cambell Brown just had a melt down during an interview about McCains VP pick. She was forced to conceed that – at best – Obama's experience is no better than Palin's. It was hysterical!
Lieberman has got to be PO'd. McCain played all of his lapdogs: Ridge, Romney, Graham and Pawlenty.
Superb choice — absolutely superb — McCain and Palin. I was so hoping he'd pick Sarah — and aren't her children darling! We're back to sanity instead of a Las Vegas Greek-columned spectacle, crowning Obama, the emperor with no clothes. On to victory in November — REAL change and REAL solutions for America — the BEST country on earth!
The new governer of Alaska? Not even proven as a Governor of her state yet? The only thing she has going for her is that she is against abortion...and a woman. McCain doesn't even know her! So a man who is 72 years old, had cancer four times, feels that he has picked someone to take his p
Sorry no Hillary! How can she take Hill's words of 18mill...cracks.
No way no how!!!!!
Obama this time
This is outrageous.
John McCain – Strategy First.
This is an insult to all women. If John McCain should die in office, and she becomes president it would be a disgrace to have a pro-life woman be the first woman president. A disgrace. Shame on you, John McCain. Shame on you for thinking that women are stupid enough to fall for this horrible gimmick. Shame on you John McCain.
I live and work in Juneau, Alaska. I know Sarah and many others that know and work with her. We are shocked by this pick. She is an interesting person and did step into a difficult role as a new governor in a state being run by old boys that had lost touch with the people and were making deals behind closed doors. However, we also know this is over her head. She could learn to do the job but she doesn't have what it takes to do it from "day one." I say this as someone that knows her, voted for her and have voted for most of the republicans in Alaska for over 14 years. She is not as "perfect" as McCain will attempt to market her! There is meat on the bones of the mess she is in with the state trooper issue. We also wonder why she waited 7 months to even tell the public, including her staff she was about to have a baby. McCain will say she is popular and I know the numbers say she is. However, this is in part because she followed a governor that was out of touch and didn't care about us. She also just gave us all a $1200 energy dividend on top of our normal dividend. You will also hear that she cut the budget, but that isn't true. The total budget went up 30% this year and she did it by taking advantage of the higher oil revenues and a new tax on oil companies. This will appeal to some dems but I know personally local reps are not happy with it. There is just too many issues and questions that only we in Juneau know about to outline here but I must say knowing her like we do it likely has far more to do with her "look" and being a "women" and he thinks he can market her to win some votes. Bad pick from where I sit and right now that is looking out my window at her governor's house.
Sheesh....Is John McCain so out of touch he actually thinks women who supportered Hillary Clinton would be impressed with his choice of an pro-life, NRA member, a less than one term governor...of Alaska....just because she's a woman? What an insult! This woman supports everything Hillary opposes. If you switch from Hillary to Palin....you never really understood Hillary in the first place, but are in fact, just as sexist as any misogynistic male ever was.
Not to mention what an unbelievably irresponsible decision this is, particularly given McCain's advanced age and heath issues. Would anyone really be comfortable thinking of this inexperienced local politician as president? McCain likes to criticize Obama's lack of experience and then turns around and nominates this person to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Either he's really desperate....unbelievably cynical....or his mental state needs to be examined......before November please.
WE NEED A WOMAN AND WE GOT ONE. CLINTONS SHOULD HAVE FOUGHT IT OUT
Experience???.....heck of a differece between governing Alaska and the most powerful nation in the world.....especially for someone that admitted to not knowing exactly what a VP does......and McCain is 72 having cancer 4 x. Sounds like a desperate last ditch effort to grab the presidency at any cost . McCain is playing jeopardy.
A true Washington outsider coming to fight the "good old guards:" Inexperienced? At least she has governed a state for two years unlike Obama who has played with the old guards for a part of his term and most of it campaigning for his bid for presidency. Who has more experience governing? Isn't Palin coming coming from the "outside" bringing change to Washington?
As a woman and Hillary supporter I'm voting for McCain, is just now that decision is no brainer after the democrats totally outgenderized Hillary. Those idiot sObama supportes who jhust don't get it.
S C A R Y.
McCain put his campaign first, and his country last with this shockingly irresponsible decision.
I agree with Eve from NY. What a condescending ploy from the Republican camp! Do they really think American women aren't smart enough to vote for a candidate based on their credentials that they had to choose a woman because that's the only way they'll get the female vote?
I'm very insulted as a woman. Is McCain playing ol' boy politics and trying to put women in their place? Listen up. We won the right to vote, not because we have breasts but because we have brains!
Many of us Hillary supportors will back McCain no matter who he would have chosen for V.P. Because we do not like Obama and will never back him. The media is pushing Obama and Hillary was not treated right by the media or Obama. So its McCain for us. At least he is honest.....
Very manipulative move on the part of McCain. There is no way I would vote for him just because he chose a woman as his running mate. Nice try, but we are smarter than you think. Although it is kind of entertaining watching him sweat, trying to one-up Obama.
By the way, Palin has a 5 month old infant with Down syndrome. As a mother of two small children and one on the way, I can't help but wonder where her priorities are when it comes to motherhood and being there for your family when they need you the most. Who's going to play mommy to this child during the campain, and later if for some ungodly reason McCain slimes his way to the presidency? Not very maternal is she? Obama '08
I saw a post just now about "Liberal Media Bias" regarding the coverage of the democratic convention.
Hmmm.. 84K to 15K at the conventions?
I know "has been" music groups that garner more than 15K .... Chaulk it up to the media bending over backward to have fair coverage that they are going to give the rebublican convention the attention it will get....
If it were fair and unbiased, they would have a few reporters show up...
This is ridiculous. McCain has thrown away the election. My Mayor is more qualified for the VP slot than Palin is. I never thought that the Obama campaign would win the experience argument and the change argument at the same time.
This is tooooo funny... It is very scary to know that Mccain actually thinks that by choosing a women, those of us pissed off about clinton will just run to him... That is just toooooooo funny.
Hillary cannot be replaced just by anyone... Mccain...
He was immediately impressed with her...maybe he thought she was hot! Seriously, have they had enough time together to know how well they mesh? How they work together under fire? I doubt it.
She is similar to Bush.
Both were pom pom cheerleaders.
She is only his "RUNNING MATE." She will last maybe a year. Repubs can't take the chance of this woman being President, but neither can the rest of America.
She's just window dressing for the ticket
I think the Democrats are just jealous that the Republicans now have the prettiest person ever on a Presidential ticket.
Barry just slipped into 2nd place.
Boo-hoo-hoo
McCain is a gambler, a risk-taker, who's proved that he is not fit to be president. He seems to think this is a chess game, a game to outwit or outplay your opponent. This is not what we need for the leader of the Free World. In his first and most important decision in his political career, he chooses to gamble the interests of America for the sake of winning an election (he thinks!). Talk about "I'd rather lose a campaign than lose a war"! Hah! Apparently not! There goes the double-talk express again!
I can't believe I am actually taking the side of Republican but...I have to. Since you want to compare the experience of the democratic presidential nom. Obama and the republican vice presidential nom. Palin, I have a question for you. I have only heard about Obama's work as a Community Organizer. What has he done/accomplished as both a state and us senator? If he wins, he will be the president. What has Palin accomplished as a Mayor and Gov. of the State of Alaska? Anyone can be present...but, lets look at the accomplishments. Cnn,since it is apparant that you want to compare a presidential candidate to a vice presidential candidate...why not do a report of what each has accomplished in his/or her position?
In time, America will realize what a dangerous decision this really is. The woman who will, in theory, be a heartbeat (and an aging heartbeat, at that) away from the Presidency has clearly not been thoroughly vetted. That the runner-up for Miss Alaska will have her finger on the nuclear trigger is almost as frightening a thought as having the finger of an doddering, out of touch, old reactionary with anger issues there.
More of the same from McSame.
TODD PALIN WORKS FOR BP – world's largest oil co.
Her stand on issues are starting to be known...I think McCain is about to ask for a mulligan?
As a woman, this pick is nonsense. They think that we are so dumb that we will just vote cause of gender. We women can think and read, and understand when people speak. We have opinions and this woman does not represent my views at all!!!! SHAME!!!
Fire Cambell Brown!!!
Wow McCain, a beauty queen. Watch out Cindy, you know what happened last time that happened!
i think the choice was mccain's. i just didn't understand why he had to stand right there with her giving her speech. he was also looking at her speech. i hope he isn't one of those control freaks. i hope palin does not live to regret this decision.
I am a woman who supports Hillary and I can tell you I find McWeirds choice to be an insult . Hey, let's go on a blind date and call it campaigning. If I were Romney, Pawlentry or even Lieberman I would tell McWeird to go back to one of his houses (if he remembers where they are) and not to call for help when whats her name is bringing the ticket down.
Obama/Biden 08
Mccain met her when???
Wow....what a move...too bad this is 2008 and women arent so naive...he could have nominated his wife instead!
I don't know anything about this gritty Governor from Alaska, or what impact she will have on the election or the Hillary voters...
But nothing in the world besides THIS could have stolen so much next day attention from the speech that 38 million heard last night.
This day's news is all anyone talks about. He knew Obama was about to make the speech of his life.
Wow Wow Wow.
McCain, Stupid? I think it would be very Stupid to underestimate him.
Very stupid indeed.
Wow! There have been so many amazing anniversaries of historical events in just this one short week. And today, August 29, is presidential hopeful John McCain"s 72nd birthday – and the 51st anniversary of Sen. Strom Thurmond's (R-South Carolina) 24-hour-long filibuster opposing the Civil Rights Act!
Cambell Brown has lst her mind!! She is a disgrace to journalist everywhere!!
So much for the GOP slaming Obama's experience. 2 years ago she was the Mayor of a town of 8,000. WOW! If this is an example of McCain judgement heaven help us. All we need is a hot headed ex-military guy with no judgement at all. I am having a hard time thinking of a more irresponsible act.
This is a LUNATIC decision. Flabbergasting!! Utterly unreal!! I do not want to risk the chance that our country could be run by a person with <2 years as Governor of a state with a population smaller than Baltimore, MD. Frankly, I'd trust the mayor of Baltimore, MD more than Ms. Palin!!!!
Who is caring for her young son with Down's Syndrome? Pro-family? Are you serious? Children with Down's have a difficult time bonding anyway. And she has the gall to preach about other women's family values.
McCain is a disgrace to the office he purportedly wants to hold. He just threw the election. He showed up to a knife fight with a bag of potato chips.
What a disastrous show of poor judgment on the side of McCain. He's 72 years, has had cancer 4 times and chooses the most inexperienced person he can find. What an idiot!!!!!!! He just lost my vote.
I am a young female voter 21 matter of fact. My first time voting for the president and I have something to say.
Mr McCain did you forget that young voters are watching you as well. A lot of young voters have been watching this campaign from the very beginning.
Did you forget that we are the future generations. I was tleaning towards you but now I have change my mind.and will vote for Mr. Obama. I do not know Palin and it appears to me that you are riding on her plus using her for your own benefits instead of America. I do not want to waste my vote. My vote is very important to me.
I did research on every possible VP that I thought you would select. Not in a million years would I think that you would select her because of her credentials was not up to the experience as you quoted to Mr. Obama.
I narrowed it down to maybe Pawlenty and not Mitt Romney because he is a mormon.
But now I see what a lot of my friends and future generations are saying.
No Way
No How
No MCCain
I laughed when I saw this. I really did.
The only way you could say Gov. Palin was the right choice is if you didn't think about it for more than a minute. And I mean that literally. If, upon hearing McCain's VP announcement, your first instinct was to cry out, "OMG A WOMAN VP MCCAIN RULZ 2008!!!" and then not think about your decision until November, then yes, you could say Palin was a good choice.
Think about it for more than a minute, however, and several ugly truths are revealed. Like how McCain criticized Obama for 3 months about his experience and then choose a VP with even less. Like how she is under investigation for corruption charges. Like how she stands on the FAR right of every single issue involving women. And, like how she was caught, ON TAPE, saying she doesn't know what the VP does, in July of this year. Yes, a month ago the current Republican VP nominee said she didn't know what a VP does.
No, this was a bad choice. A terrible choice. A choice that is completely reliant on the ignorance and knee-jerk reaction of voters. Feminism, like Civil Rights, is about equality, not preference. If you believe Palin is right for the job, vote for her. But only for that reason.
I completely agree with another commenter who said that McCain's personal ambitions are more important than the good of the country. He wants to win, period, and he is picking a woman in hopes he will pick up the Hillary supporters, or just women in general that would like to see a woman as Vice President. How can he choose someone that he has only met twice, when he has always based his politcal career around strong, long-term relationships? To think he is willing to put our country in jeapardy by choosing a person who is clearly not qualified to run the country in the event of his death is just completely irresponsible, not to mention frightening. I can only hope people will see through his transparent strategy, and they will realize that Obama is the one who chose the person he feels is most qualified to run our country in his absence, as well as a person with a tremendous amount of experience in the government...not a person he feels will just get him to the White House. For McCain, winning at any cost is no better than a person who cheats his way through life at the expense of others. And I am tired of hearing how McCain is the type of person to take chances and roll the dice...NOW is not the time to roll the dice, our entire country is at stake here. Again, total irresponsibility–and lack of clear judgement–on his part. Think of the terrorists...they are licking their lips right now hoping McCain wins, and topples over dead.
Finally, a ticket I can vote for!!! I was just saying yesterday over lunch that I probably would just not vote this year. Because it wouldn't be voting for someone, it would be voting against someone. As of today, with the nomination of Gov. Palin, I feel we have a viable option. I am thrilled with this choice. I was not a Hilary voter. I am a Republican, that hadn't been to thrilled with my options. I watched the entire Democratic Convention, and was quite moved emotionally by Joe Biden's son Beau Biden, but still not moved to vote for Barrack Obama. Knowing the accomplishments that Gov. Palin achieved in such a short time, considering her political career is albeit miniscule compared to Joe Biden, I can not imagine what she can accomplish as a Vice President with many years of political promise ahead of her. I will not only now cast my vote wholeheartedly for the Republican Ticket, I will seek out ways that I can help ensure their success. I am a Vice President of a large staffing firm and I have seen first hand the economic condition in the blue collar world of work. I feel so strongly that this new Republican ticket, can make I will most definately cast my vote for John McCain as well as encourage as many others to do the same as I can manage.
Imagine, Republicans taking advantage of the Democratic Mantra, without ever having uttered the words. John McCain with his choice of running mate has actually already made "Change We Can Believe In!" Fabulous!
i think mccain was drinking some spice kool aid when he made his vp pick. once a dem always a dem mccain is the wrong pick to lead our country. he is not in touch with the people. i believe mccain is satan just look at him devil the wrap up in one.
I just read about Palin over at talkingpointsmemo. I can't believe that McCain picked this woman as his veep. She was the mayor of a town of about 8,000 when she ran for governor and won, and used her new job as governor to pressure a subordinate to fire her ex brother-in-law who was a state trooper. She is currently under investigation, and has changed her story during the course of it. There is no way that this person is qualified to be Commander-in-Chief of the US military. McCain has made a serious mistake by picking a neophyte idealogue with no foreign policy experience to be "a heart beat away" from the presidency, and it perfectly illustrates his lack of good judgement at this critical time in our history.
My wife and I are conservatives. We have not liked McCain because he has been so wishy washy on key conservative issues.
Obama's stands on so many issues means we would never vote for him. So our family was going to hold our noses and vote Republican. We were not going to put up signs, make phone calls, financial contribute to McCain.
Now with the inclusion of Palin, we are energized. McCain has made the best decision of his life and one we can whole heartedly support. The Governor brings our conservative values and out of the Beltway viewpoints to the ticket.
The Media just does not get it!
It is not about getting Clinton followers who are proabortion and big government supporters. It is about energizing the conservatives and appealing to all the people outside of DC, NYC, LA, etc. The men and women who are fed up with all the political and media elites who are out of sync with middle America. Palin is not like all the reporters with their liberal agendas and condos in the city. She is one of us!
Where do I sign up for the McCain/Palin team?
I would think that a good working relationship might be an important factor in determining ones running mate..Hmmmmm . One conversation.....
Can you say Mondale/Ferraro? Does McCain WANT to lose? This is just an SNL sketch waiting to happen. I say this as someone who's always had a soft spot for McCain, and I kinda think that Obama is profoundly creepy. That said, I think McCain's just thrown away the election with this stunt pick.
Why all the Democrats on here keep saying the same things over and over, like-no one should vote for Palin just because she is woman. Well, I got news for you all. I have been one Republican that has been saying for months that I will wait til after the debates, after learning as much as possible about both of their policies, plans, and issues, and we get closer to Nov before I decide 100% who my vote goes to. With that being said, I would like to give the same advice out...to any party..do NOT vote for Obama just because he black. That is racist, unamerican, wrong, and not in the best interest of the country!!
Campbell Brown, why are you so visibly upset by McCain's choice, trying to coerce a guest into admitting that she was shy on experience, calling a great governor a "former beauty queen".....anything to demean her. Shame on you Campbell, you have reached a new low, right down there with the disgusting Jack Cafferty, I thought you were supposed to be objective in journalism, you sound just plain jealous. You should grow up.
Great Scott! after one meeting six months ago, McCain offers her the number 2 spot. we republicans are getting dumber and dumber
Palin said that Hillary's whining during the primaries "turned her off". Well, now she thinks she can praise Hillary and I will vote for her just because she's a woman. I don't think so missy.
Trophy wife...trophy running mate.
Superb choice — absolutely superb — McCain and Palin. I was so hoping he'd pick Sarah — and aren't her children darling - Michelle?! Back to sanity instead of a Las Vegas Greek-columned spectacle, crowning Obama, the emperor with no clothes. On to victory in November — REAL change and REAL solutions for America — the BEST country on earth!
Thanks McCain!
We Democrats thought we were gonna have to work for this victory in November.
How Mc Lame.
How dare Mc Cain question the women of America's intelligence and honor by vetting Palin.
Yes I was hoping for Hillary but I,m not so bitter to vote for McLame because he chose a woman( who is is Pro-life.)
To the women who will vote for Mc Lame: You are not a true Democrat but a traitor for falling for this dirty, ignorant, immature move.
To Mc Cain, you are a womanizer and a loser.
Obama knows what our nation needs and doesn't play the lowest dirty card. He is concerned and loves hs counrty. You Mc Cain are only in this for yourself.
Obama/ Bide 08
And don't worry Hillary will have a very significant role in the new Administration.
God Bless America!
He talked to her twice before making his decision??? Just what was he looking at?? This is absolutely scary. He is 72 years old, has been treated for cancer 2x's and he picks someone who was a beauty queen, a mayor of a town with less than 5,000 people and has been governor to one of our most densley populated state for two years. If he elected President and God forbid something happens to him, we all better start praying. Also, this election is more important than what one thinks of abortion, or gun control. There is a whole different, dangerous world out there and I for one want someone in control who is qualified. Sorry, but this woman is not qualified. My vote is for Obama/Biden
How can these so called "Dems" vote for these two? THEY HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON WITH YOUR BELIEFS.
Say goodbye to the environment. She doesn't even believe in global warming.
She may be a woman, but from what I've read about her she holds nothing truly dear about the women's movement. Say goodbye to the right to choose.
Oh...how about say goodbye to our economy. Let's suck oil until we have no more, make no real plans to actually become energy dependent, and let's have 100 years in Iraq.
Good job, so called "Dems." You're immature whining about Hillary not wining the ticket is gonna cost the country an important election if you have your way.
Once people get to know Palin, they will be impressed. She will be admired and liked. As with any politicain some will agree with her on the issues and some will not. But she is strong and lifts women up, Democrat and Republican alike. It will be very interesting to see how the Hillary Democrates react as they get to know her. Palin is pro-life which will be a deal breaker with many. But she will prove to be impressive. She will be admired. Biden is in for a suprise she's tough.
McCain/Palin 08!!!!!!
Does a governor of only 670,000 people really have that many challenging issues to deal with? Is there really experience in that? The Chicagoland area has 9.7 million people to serve. Socio-Economic issues all over the place. That's the norm for Obama. That's also very representative of the U.S. as a whole. Now that's a challenge!
steve-so.ill.,regarding keith olberman, his the biggest LOSER!!! in msnbc, sorry, but his ignorance will help MCCAIN/PALIN 08!!! WIN!!!!!
Strong, smart females are not ging to fall for this nonsense.
Married to an OIL MAN that works for BP
Against Choice-a seat away from control of the Supreme Court
Pro-Gun (How can you call yourself Pro Gun AND Pro-Life?!?!)
Wants the Polar Bear off The Endg. Species List
Wants to ruin Alaska for a 3 month supply of Oil
Was FOR the BRIDGE TO NO WHERE before she was against it.
Rep Ted Stevens Fan
Pat Buchanan for President....need i type more?
Is his wife even in the country? Did she even know in advance? It does not sound like he even makes the descisions, unless his head is all fogged up. Brilliant? The man has been shot down 3 times.
First term governor on her resume and that is it! The only thing she is good for is the look! Other than that, there are very little substances. Great choice McCain....you just handed Obama the presidency. Life Long Republican Supporter NO MORE! THANKS AGAIN MCCAIN!
You have got to be kidding me!!
McCain speaks to this person once and she is his V.P. choice? How desperate is McCain to appear relevant in this election? He insults all the supposed Hillary voters that he claims are going to vote for him, by making this blatant sexist choice, in the wake of the epic Democratic convention. I will bet he dosen't even know her middle name!
As a Hillary supporter and member of the Democratic party I had decided to support John McCain in this year's election after her defeat. I feel that Obama says nothing that represents my needs in this election. He makes great speeches that in the end tell me nothing about what he can do except not be George W. Bush. We already know that. I have long felt that John McCain was a moderate I could support and realize that he is the best candidate for the job. Adding Sarah Palin to the GOP ticket is a nice balance but he already had my vote. And as a woman I am insulted by Democrats who know think I am shallow or stupid and will vote for McCain because of Palin. How little does the Obama campaign really know about what is important to women today? Obviously very little.
Palin is obviously a risky move. However, it does seem that in a short amount of time, she has done something to distinguish herself as a governor.
What, exactly, has Obama done to distinguish himself as a senator. Maybe if one Obama supporter could answer that, I would consider voting for him. But they never have an answer.
Moreover, can someone tell Campbell Brown to remember to take her medicine. She is making an absolute fool of herself tonight with her anti-Palin bias. If she's worried about experience, why didn't she ask these same questions about Obama? After all, isn't he the one running for President? Total bias. No wonder people gravitate to other channels.
I doubt CNN will post this....But it needed to be said.
It seems that both this election , is not how one of party going to solve problems i.e means how we going to improve things in USA , which is the great country in world , regarding people health , education, living conditions etc but which minority Black or woman , going to hold high position in country. In world woman has held high position , but no black man has held high position as minority in any country. This is real test to find out that we have solve racial issues around world yet.
Stefanie, Texas wrote:
"Can one of you people who claim to be Hillary supporters, and now wish to vote for McCain because of Palin, explain your decision? Palin is the ANTI-Hillary. Palin is anti-choice, anti-science (creationist), anti-gay, and she's currently under federal investigation on charges of abuse of power! Yeah, she's quite the reformer."
Stefanie, Democratic women cover all ranges of conservatism and liberalism. It is a huge mistake to think that all Democrats support a woman's right to choose and are against religion in schools. I live in California, my sister lives in Michigan. News Flash! She thinks Palin is a great choice. She is totally unforgiving of Obama's treatment of Hillary Clinton. When he didn't pick her as VP she decided not to vote at all. Now she is energized but in the wrong direction. There are a host of reasons that women admire Hillary Clinton.
Obama's grudging references and acknowledgment of her seem patronizing to my sister and she despises him and the DNC.
Is it possible for Clinton to still be veep, if Biden resigns??? This is Obama's only hope.
She is nice looking but McCain shouldn`t gamble with the American ppl. Being a mayor in a small town, ok but not VP. It`s like giving a diploma to someone who hasn`t graduated from high schooI. I will never vote for u McCain after this pick.
According to the Republican party this should immediately make all women vote for the McCain ticket and agree to lower wagers as well as giving up all the ground on Roe vs Wade.
Wake up!
She ADMITED to knowing NOTHING about Iraq meaning it will still be 100% McCain influence, aka victory or nothing. I myself, along with millions of widows and orphans, would like to know just what consitutes "victory."
8 is ENOUGH.
Bad Judgment
In their decisions over the last 24 hours, both John McCain and Sarah Palin have provided us with ample evidence of the Republican inability to exercise good judgment. McCain in appointing Palin, and Palin for accepting a position for which she’s stated she knows nothing about and is clearly not qualified for. American’s do not need people in power who are eager to act irrationally under the guise of ‘being a maverick.’ It’s scary to think of the decisions these two could make in the unlikely event they are ever elected. Give me Obama’s thoughtful, educated and considered decisions any day.
I was a Hillary supporter and am now a PROUD Obama supporter!! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008....ALL THE WAY!!
I sincerely believe that this is the case of a 72 years old man who is at the verge of brain fatigue. Beauty and ugliness have finally merged in McCain and Serah Palin. But is Palin as Vice President a reason to vote for this old felllow? Voters shall be the judges–but I seriously doubt that the outcome will be positive. Some analysts are already saying that McCain has succeeded in taking the spotlight away from what was deemed as Barack Obama's most brilliant speech by appointing Serah Palin a day after his speech as his running mate. But I beg to part away from such misguided opinions because some one who is bringing nothing but negative to an already dampened candidate only helps Barack and pushes McCain further away from the Whitehouse.
If this joke of a team is actually elected then I am leaving the country and taking all my capital with me.
Palin – just another gimmick from the Republican party and McCain – like the tire pressure guages and the gas tax holiday.
Sarah Palin was my second choice for VP behind Mike Huckabee. She has more experience with governing than Obama has. Obama goes to the senate to argue and vote. Does that give experience? Maybe for congressional elections, but not for executive branch elections. Palin has executive experience. So, before you don't think she is fit for the presidency, think again. Obama is the one with no executive experience. At least Biden and McCain have been in the senate for awhile to get some policy experience.
What does it matter how many times McCain met with Sarah Palin? McCain saw Joe Lieberman almost every day and he did not pick him. When Obama has very little experience, no one in the media has much to say about it, but when McCain thinks outside the beltway, liberal pundits jump on with both feet. Sarah Palin runs an entire state, Obama just runs his mouth about "hope" and then selects a beltway insider, same old, same old. Obama is in favor of economic justice, which is just another way of saying, "I will take money away from you, and give it to someone who probably did not earn it." Or, maybe a better way would be to Hillaryize it and say from each according to their abilities, to each according to their perceived needs, sayeth Obama. Great! We get a conservative, a non-socialist, with a brain. What more could you wish for in our republic? Certainly NOT Obama and Joey Biden. Now Obiden are going to have to ramp up for destroy the character of a capable, articulate woman. Good luck guys, you are going to need it. May the farce be with you. Don't start picking out the drapes and carpeting for the White House just yet.
Refusing Federal earmarked funds to build a bridge is not an example of independence and being a maverick; it is an example of how rich Alaska is from OIL money. Alaska makes so much money from OIL that the residents (from a very less populated state) do not have to pay STATE income tax; in fact the STATE pays them. They have TONS of money to do what they need to. It's easy to have courage and say no to money when you have wealth. The rest of the country does not have the luxury that Alaska does (saying no to Fedeal funds). We have to deal with limited financial resources and unlimited needs and have to make hard choices. This example does not show us if she can make the hard decisions – only the easy ones.
WHATS UP YOU ONLY PUT THE FAR LEFT LOONS! COMMENTS ON HERE!!!! WAY TO GO!!!! MCCAIN/PALIN 08!!! POWER TICKET!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait, he picked her after only meeting her once! What a gimmick to try and get female voters. It won't work. Call me old fashioned, and I am a working MOM, but if we had a 4 month old baby with special needs both my husband and I would not be looking at that as a time to advance our careers especially into a job where time with your family would be minimal. Not with a premature infant. Yet she will be applauded for her family values to outlaw abortion and punish women and doctors, even in cases of rape or incest.
As a lifelong Alaskan native and a Republican, I can faithfully say I will NOT be voting for McCain and Paulin due to the slightest chance that she becomes the president of this country. She rules as if in a dictatorship, not listening to others opinions and making poor decisions in the process. She has been under investigation for the firing of a govenment employee who stood in the way of her family issues, and lost the state millions of dollars trying to bankroll a dairy farm because it was HER idea to do so. In fact, she fired all of the Board Members who told her not to do this and replaced them all with a new board of her friends who voted for her to bankroll the dairy, which went under and lost millions for us.
It is scary to think she will be in charge of all of you if anything happens to the geezer in her corner.
LAME...Im switching parties, OBAMA 2008
I feel like I am watching Tina Fey impersonating Sarah Palin on a Saturday Night Live episode.What was he (Mr McCain thinking)?I as a woman find this appoinment an insult to women all over the USA.
The only happy women I can think of (with this appoinment) would be Evangelical's.G-d help us (the women who fought for Roe V Wade).
I am speechless. An undergraduate degree with a minor in political science, member of City Council and Mayor in a town of little over 5,000 and a year and 1/2 as gov. of a state that has more rain deer than people is all it take to be second in command of a world super power??????! Wow! We must seriously question McWar's judgement. And her's for accepting. She has 3 young daughters and a 4 1/2 month old infanct son with special needs that she will obviously never see. Wake up America.
Thank you, John McCain! Your desire to pander to the PUMA crowd has just highlighted your desperation, your lack of understanding, and your poor judgment. If you had chosen a truly experienced woman, we democrats might have been worried. But someone you just met 6 months ago? Who had phone interviews with - not you - YOUR STAFF? And then you saw her for the 2nd time on WEDNESDAY? As in two days ago? What?? I guess you must have heard really good things from all 8500 residents of the town that she formerly governed as mayor. I've had cans of food in my pantry for a longer time than this woman governed even at the state level. Seriously??
What a joke. McCain should be ashame. I once supported Hillary. I am Obama All the way. America get out and vote. Your voice will count more than ever now. Obama and Bidden ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MSNBC's use of breaking news with the caption how many houses does Sarah bring to the ticket is crude beyond belief. But think of this, for them to stoop this low means that the choice Mccain has made has hurt them to the core. Last nights hope has turned into today's despair.
So we have McCain who wants to go to war with any country that disagrees with the US and we have Palin who says she hasn't followed the Iraq war much. Wow, the Republicans really have great foreign policy.
What was he thinking? This is a not-so-veiled attempt to attract moderate Democrats, who will see right through it. This choice says volumes about McCain decision-making abilities. He's known a maverick with an bit of a temper. This shows him as someone who likes to shoot from the hip, but who knows where the shots will land. That's not someone I trust making on-the-spot decisions with nuclear weapons or our servicewomen's and servicemen's lives, much less the long-term affect on my children's lives. Talk about an "impulse buy" at the checkout!
She will be absolutely WONDERFUL for the Party and for the White House. McCain could NOT have picked a BETTER candidate!!!! Cannot wait for all women who really WANT CHANGE to get behind this WOMAN who has the guts to bring it on!
Loser McCain, I'm a woman that would never vote for a beauty pagent with no brains, just cutie pie smiles and phoney beliefs...and his wife was a beauty pagent winner, and he picked one for his running mate, he is a dirty old man!!! She has no qualifications, but she's cute, that all and that's why he picked her! We're not stupid McCain! You hillary people should see through this!!!
I want a OBAMA/BIDEN! Take the idiot McCainaics and trash them!
Gov. Palin is a great choice! What I'd like to know is why Campbell Brown of CNN is so negatively biased against this woman. Journalists are supposed to give the public a balanced view of the news. As a Harvard grad student who has taken courses in journalism, I wonder if Ms. Brown realizes how obvious her attitude is to CNN viewers and how her emotional displays detract considerably from her credibility and professionalism as a newsperson. Chill out, Ms. Brown and give Ms. Palin the benefit of the doubt. Someone took a chance on you at the start of your career, remember?
All you women out there should be same to be picked just because of your anatomy.
McCain' s zipper made this choice.
What are the evangelical's going to do when they find out she believe in and promotes EVOLUTION? McCain won't have those votes.
BTW in reference to Campbell Brown and no bias/no BS...this is the no BS part and she is just pointing it out. Good for her.
I flew in late last night back home to Connecticut, all airport restaurants and shops were closed with their gates down, but the employees were sitting after their work watching their TVs and listening to what Senator Obama had to say, doubt anyone would stay after a long day of work to watch McCain and listen to what he would have to say.
Judgment? Not so much. Experience? None. Chemistry with McCain? Who knows? Wonder if she's up for a biker beauty pageant with Cindy?
But evidently what she does have is ties to oil, a desire to change the Supreme Court and overturn Roe v. Wade, and probably lock up homosexuals as well.
Oh, and she has a handicapped infant who will now be taken care of by whom? And where? Alaska is a long way from the campaign trail.
Oh, and I guess the most important qualification-she said "yes." Like I said, zero judgment. This race is now Obama's to lose-can the Democrats blow THIS one too?
Hillary supporter for Obama!
Just saw a PUMA person on Chris Matthews, forgot her name already...looked like a real bitter sour puss, if her face looked any more stearn she would have broken the camara lenses...pathetic!
The bottom line is McCain picked Plain not for her qualifications but simply to draw backers of Hillary Clinton as evidenced by some of Plain's first comments targeting Hillary supporters directly.
This is clearly a serious lapse in judgement on McCain's part – he simply doesn't understand why American's backed Hillary because if he did understand he would never have picked Plain – Hillary and Plain may both be women but you could drive a the space shuttle between them on the issues. People backed Hillary because she represented their values – Plain does not.
Bottom line – If McCain doesn't have the judgement and ability to understand his fellow American's and he didn't have the judgement and foresight to stand against the war in Iraq then how can we elect him to be President? Obama got it right – It's not that McCain doesn't care i- He just doesn't get it.
Palin is a logical choice for the Republican party trying to reconnect with their base of very conservative, NRA, Christians. Palin is right in line with them. I am personally offended by the choice as I apparently with millions other women are qualified to be VP. Women have fought for decades for equal pay for equal work, and with all minorities have fought against tokens. Mrs. Palin is not the best choice for VP she was chosen with a callous and paternalistic view of what women want. and need. If McCain wanted a woman on the ticket why was Kay B. Hutchison not contacted? Oh that's right there is a single issue divide. I have never been so offended by a national party!
wow!!!! what a blunder. the libs will eat him up. just because billary almost got in does not mean a woman is ready to lead,but thats exactly what mcolds handlers think. so good job up until today john but its over. we will now be led by a black,muslim,liberal p.o.s. so thanks
Graet Move.
Obama and his team can not say she is not experinced enough. She is only 3 years yonger than Obama and she is the govenor of a state.
She has some actual expeiriece that Obama lacks
A pure light-weight who could easily replace an old man as commander in chief. People, vote with your brains, if you have any.
ANY WOMAN stating on here that she is a Hillary Clinton supporter and SHE is insulted by Palin is first of all NOT a Hillary Clinton supporter and secondly WE ALL KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE>>>OBAMABOT!! NONE< NOT A SINGLE Hillary supporter would be ANYTHING but right behind Palin 100%!!!!! So, go peddle your CRAZY to people who will fall for it!
As an Alaskan I can tell you tha Sara Palin is qualified to be to Vice President of the US. She has taken on each public office she has been involved in with full understanding and enthusiasm. She cleaned out corruption and wasteful spending. She has been working the energy issues for many years and taken on the oil industry and established a course for the Alaska Natural Gas pipeline. She is an outdoors person in any north country weather condition and knows how to survive in the wild. Just ask her how many moose she has bagged and how many large halibut she has landed. Just watch her straighten the out sobs that get in her way. She is a LADY -The full meaning of a Lady. Looks like a lady, acts like a lady, an intelligent lady, and knows how to work with focus and determination. As Vice President chairman of the US Senate She will rival Nancy Pulosy in a manner that Nancy will take lessons from Sara. as for foriegn policy –Alaska and Alaskans have more international experience because of our location being very near Asia and the many asian international relations that we have being in the the cross road as we are. Many countries internationally relate to Alaska as a country seperate from the US.
Still under investigation ??? The former Miss Wasilla ran into trouble when she tried to fire an Alaska State Trooper, Mike Wooten, who also happened to be in the process of divorcing her sister, Molly McCann. When the Commissioner of Public Safety refused to fire Wooten, he was fired. Now, she is under investigation for possible ethical violations and abuse of power.
You know...I was laughing at this decision this morning when I first saw it. Then I went and started reading about this woman- how she has repeatedly gone against the GOP in Alaska to do what she thought was right. She is a maverick- and a perfect side kick for McCain.
And if she does end up as President because something happened to McCain- she is still more experienced and more trust worthy than Obama.
Change eh? Sure. Just have no votes showing you are willing to work with anyone but fellow liberals. Run on an anti-war stick but then pick a VP that voted for the war. Oh- and our boys are leaving Iraq for sure- but now they are going to Afghanistan. Cause that's what the polls say to do.
He has more experience than Obama.
She has more experience then Obama.
Both have showed a willingness to work with the other side more then Obama.
If you want change- the answer is clear.
A true Washington outsider coming to fight the "good old guards:" Inexperienced? At least she has governed a state for two years unlike Obama who has played with the old guards for a part of his term and most of it campaigning for his bid for presidency. Who has more experience governing? I agree with independent- Clinton was a governor too. He was experienced enough to be president.
Isn't Palin coming from the "outside" bringing change to Washington? A true outsider! Isn't that what Obama's campaign is all about? A fresh person in Washington.
All you women giving kudos to a woman who is willing to give her 4 month old infant with down syndrome to someone else to look after while she is off running for VP must have a really cold heart. I have looked after several children with Down Syndrome and they all need a mother, not a VP. I can't get past the fact she went back to work 3 days after having her special needs baby and he is now only 4 months old. My heart aches for this child who will not be able to adequately bond with his mother. Are Conservatives really looking for someone who puts their own ambitions far above the needs of their family?
To all who are comparing Obama's experience to Palin, it needs to be pointed out that Obama was ELECTED while Palin was CHOSEN by an old man so desperate to win, he throws the country under the
Straight Talk Express!
If anyone thinks this is a 3rd Bush term, you have got to be kidding me. Can you see Bush picking Palin. Heck no. He'd have picked Romney. McCain is truly a Maverick.
McCain/Palin 08
Governor Palin also met with Senator McCain in Washington in March to discuss oil drilling.
only met her once before this week? Mc cain is insane!!!!! A possibility of her becomming prez should mccain die in office. No experience on national security or forgein relations. at least obama chose biden for his vp he balances out obama what obama lacks he can consult biden. work for me. go obama-biden 08
A governor with experience. Honestly I see him trying to find a way out of this one. There was a time I would have voted for McCain or is it "Inane" this was a blunder. OBAMA 08
mccain just gave away the election. this was a very stupid choice. she will get ate up by biden in the debates,she has no where the brains of obama and biden. mccain is dumb like bush he needed a smart person to make up for his lack of brains.
its a joke
just like McCain's entire campaign!
but it all makes sense now! McCain will be president during the week, and while he rests on the weekend palin gets to be president
its sure to be the perfect combonation of experience and youth! its just GOT TO BE!! lol
thanks for the laugh John!
Wow, This shows how out of touch McCane really is. With this decision we has shown it is about him and not us. (Americia) The only reason for this choise of a VP is that John wants the women to vote for him. As a man I FEEL THAT McCANE JUST INSULTED OUR LADIES.
Must be the age!
Is the only explanation!
John McCain Obsession with Beautiful Women
What do Carol McCain, Cindy McCain, Vicki Iseman, Sarah Palin, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears all have in common?
Poor old man…Ha ha ha.
Sarah Palin?
Ok- so his theme is "County First"??? This was clearly "McCain" first. My vote will without question go to Obama!
McCain – clearly insane!!! LOL
Could a woman really lead this country??!?! in the words of the Dem rock star 'YES WE CAN'!!! Brilliant move. I was struggling for whom to vote for because, honestly, I don't like either one, but this just convinced me to vote mccain/palin. I'm psyched.......
The jury's out at this point. However, if Campbell Brown continues her "reporting" of the VP choice, Sarah Palin will be thoroughly chewed up and spit out. If Campbell Brown will be subjecting us with her personal opinions through the convention next week, I will watch any other channel but CNN. She is arrogant, rude and totally offensive...time to give her the hook.
Two words from someone who was undecided until this morning:
Check. Mate.
Obama/Biden '08!!!!!
i want to know what Palin does to help McCain other then a V.P. who is to grab votes. What does she know anything on the national level? she was the governor of ALASKA!!! How is she suppose to stand up to the leaders of foreign countries and how will she beable to deal with the senate? Biden fills the parts that Obama doesnt have what does Palin do for McCain? if they win then the person with no national experience a heartbeat away from the head of our country........
god pray for a Democrat win.
Has anyone mentioned a possible Barbie Doll syndrome with McCain?
How many, if any, non-elected vice-presidential candidates have gone on to run for and win the Presidency? Could it be that none of the others who had been mentioned as possibilities wanted to risk being part of a losing team? Palin really has nothing to lose whereas the others could possibly be future candidates.
Again, McCain proves that all this experience he talks about hasn't done any good, as far as growing into a true leader, who looks at the whole picture.
Wow, what a poor judgement by McCain!!
The candidates biggest decision so far has been selecting a the best VP candidate.
I don't care if you are McCain's supporter, but you can honestly say she is the best pick over the likes of Romeny, Ridge, Powel or Rice.
i'm no mccain supporter, but already the claws have come out against palin as a woman. the pundit on cnn just made fun of how her beauty queen training helped her with her speech today, bloggers and commenters are already attacking her for taking on this job since she has children, huffington post has a degrading picture series of her, pundits all over are saying how biden can't have a real debate with her now or he'll be seen as bullying her, msnbc's breaking news headline during her spech said "how many houses does palin own?" etc. pretty much, this woman is just being treated as a joke. even though she may lack experience (and has gotten more done in her two years as gov than obama in all his senate years) – she is the VP nominee of one of our major parties and as a person, deserves a little respect.
i can't wait for the misogyny i'm going to have to endure for the next two months straight; with hillary out fo the race, i began to forget that sexism existed. but make no mistake, all women, no matter their politics, shouldn't sit around and let this woman get degraded or treated differently for being a woman.
She doesn't even know what a VP does.
Count Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as one of the most surprised that she was chocen as unning mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
In an interview just a month ago, she dissed the job, saying it didn’t seem “productive.”
In fact, she said she didn’t know what the vice president does.
Larry Kudlow of CNBC’s “Kudlow & Co.” asked her about the possibility of becoming McCain's ticket mate.
Palin replied: “As for that VP talk all the time, I’ll tell you, I still can’t answer that question until somebody answers for me what is it exactly that the VP does every day? I’m used to being very productive and working real hard in an administration. We want to make sure that that VP slot would be a fruitful type of position, especially for Alaskans and for the things that we’re trying to accomplish up here for the rest of the U.S., before I can even start addressing that question.”
Must of been love at first sight!!!!!
I'm a Hillary supporter and I'm not falling for this crap.....NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rove have his dirty little hands in this....what a !(($H%$...you can fill in what ever suits you.....
Is it true she won't hear of putting the polar bear on the endanger list???
McCain is thinking with the wrong head. Cindy you better have gotten John to sign that prenup.
I think I have this pick figured out! McInsane realizes that he nor the the republican party can win in November, so he wants to do a symbolic gesture-Geraldine Ferraro- for the Republican party.
Why does this Sarah Palin seem familiar to me...? Oh, that's right, she used to go by the name Harriet Miers! Good to see she's still working!
ARE REPUBLICANS SMOKING CRACK?
Republicans win again!
I am a Hillary Clinton Supporter who will vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.
Barack didn't have the wisdom or the intestinal fortitude to choose Hillary Clinton. He chose a good old boy for his VP! He is an arrogant phony, an obfuscator, a prevaricator, an equivocator and a wimp!
Obama is toast! His stand on abortion is so far left even democrats cringe! Biden/Obama is the ticket of babble and rhetoric!
McCain/Palin is the ticket of authenticity, integrity, action, reform and real change Americans can believe in!
To Eve (7:10)
Would you women Hillary supporters stop giving yourselves so much credit; that 18 million count didn't solely consist of you!
Give Gov. Palin a chance, some of us Republicans like her, stop giving yourself a pat on the back believeing that you will make or break this election.
Go McCain/Palin
Desperate measures for a desperate party.
I am very shocked by McCain's VP choice...did all the others say "No Thanks"? It frightens me that Palin thinks she qualified to hold this position! I can't believe a mother with young children would consider this- Will there be back lash from the party that brought us " family values"?! This election gets more interesting by the minute!!!!
This is an insult to the intelligence of every woman in America, because he only picked her because of her sex! while there were many other male candidates that were more qualified. This is also irresponsible and a showing that it is McCain who puts his political interests BEFORE the country by doing this random choice in hopes of winning the swing women vote. How sad and how scary!
Does Mc Cain really think that women will cast a "gender" vote rather than a "substance" vote this election year? How insulting. He needs to understand that women are not interchangable And even if we were focused on supporting a woman 'just because' , Palin doesn't hold a torch to Hillary. Barack/Biden 08!
Oh I forgot MSNBC is the same as saying CNN. Moderate that!
This is a disgrace! All the Republicans do is exploit people. This indow dressing is hurtful to all woman. She looks very weak and make women look even weaker. She knows what this is and she should have turned it down.
I was going to vote for McCain but now I AM NOT happy.
Fine, I'll give CHANGE a chance but man if I get burnt... if I feel like I was fooled I am going RIGHT back to McCain.
Holding my nose and voting Obama...
Republican keeping his fingers crossed.
1. Steve- Blobermann isn't that smart. My 3 year old can handle that idiot.
2. Don't say she isn't qualified. She is govenor of a state. You know like Clinton was a govenor of a state, or do libs forget those facts.
3. Might want to stay away from the experience issue. Osama Obama has none. He's not even an experienced senator. He's spent two years wasting your tax money campaigning. He has never managed anything. He hasn't managed a state, a city or an organization.
4. I don't care if Mccain met with her once or ten times. Everyone knows that the candidates have people that sort those choices out and make recommendations. Just like Osama Obama. Seriously, he never spent a whole lot of quality time with Biden. Try focusing on real issues and quit voting for a rock star that can read a teleprompter. Someone from CNN ask Obama if he can actually spit out an orginal idea and plan.
The 18 million cracks dont seem to like McCains choice.
Where's your flag pin for your lapel Mister McCain? Tsk. After you all made such a big deal over Obama not having one.
There’s no way troglodyte Republicans are going to vote for this ticket with McCain one foot into death’s door. It’s essentially voting for Palin for President.
McCain is desperate period.
A VP Choice based on anatomy and genitalia.. Great.. This is a sure way to insult Hillary...and some of her supporters...
GO SARAH!!!!!!!!!!
She'll kick Joe Biden's but!
On a more serious note, this woman's credetials are impecable. She won't be hearing any criticism from any Catholic Archbishops over whether she should receive Holy Communion.
She has to deal with the governments of Canada and Russia on a regular basis.
She is working to build a nautral gas pipeline from Alaska, thru Canada, to the lower 48 states.
Alaska is larger than three-quarters of all of the other countries on planet Earth.
She is Commander-in-Chief of the Alaskan National Guard.
She has more Executive experience than Obama and Biden and McCain combined!
I have been following her for about 5 months now and she is not a person that anybody is going to be able to dismiss easily, so be very careful of your contempt before investigation.
She doesn't merely hold an opinion about being Pro-Life (can't stand you 'people' that call it Anti-Abortion), she LIVES Pro-Life everyday. That makes her 100% UN-TOUCHABLE on this topic.
She is a fantastic, beautiful, intelligent, wholesome, role-model for young women everywhere.
Go McCain/Palin '08 Down with Obama Bi(de)n Drama
You know what this article says to me–McCain's trying to hump her bones, nothing else. She even wears her hair like his wife, who's maybe getting a little old right now....wow
The Dems say "Eight is Enough". 2 seconds of Obama is enough.
This is just shows he has poor, rash judgement (choosing an inexperience person, just because she is a woman) You cannot vouch for someone when you've only met them once. I don't care who it is. He's 72 years old...how can he put someone who was recently just the mayor of a town of 8,000 people and for only 15 months, the governor of a state of only 600,000 people. Barack Obama's conressional district was 20 times more populated. This is ridiculous.
This woman wants to make it criminal to have an abortion, even if the pregnancy is from rape or incest. Since incest is a part of our society, how many women want to be forced to have the baby from their father, brother, uncle or cousin. What kind of sickness is that. Or how would you like to be raped and then be forced to have the rapists baby? She is a pyscho rethug and all of you women better think twice about the lives of you daughters, granddaugters.
Some women have stated that the younger women should have to pay a price for not voting with them. I think that is the most selfish and horrible thing I have heard come out of the mouths of people that are supposed to be predisposed to nurture. I guess you have forgotten about the thousands of women that died or were left sterile or diseased because they did not want to have babies. What about the young people that are dying everyday for an unjust war. Do you want their blood on your hands.
If you put this man in office, I hope you can sleep at night without the blown off limbs and heads of innocent people creeping into your dreams.
So Palin isn't Hillary Clinton? Well, you can't have Hillary Clinton because OBAMA WAS AFRAID OF HER.
Disaster, Complete Disaster.
The days of a V.P.'s like Quayle are and should be gone. We need two men or women or one of each, who have different strengths and weaknesses to offset each other. It is going to take to very wise people to get us out of this mess. Inane just sealed his fate.
Campbell Brown should be professional, like Larry King. Brown has some more growing to do. She needs to learn how NOT to interject her personal bias into her reporting. CNN took a gamble with her.
Straight Up.
Becky Ann in Michigan
I have to wonder: WHO comes first in her life? Her country or her family? Being a woman, politician and mother, what are her priorities in a crisis?
McStupid made ANOTHER blunder and has handed the Presidency to Obama.....Thanks, Senator, we needed that! Obama and Biden will show you what REAL political patriotism is. I can't wait until the debates and watch Obama and Biden tear you two lnto verbal shreds. I'm going to the Red Cross and give blood for you....with pleasure!
You two deserve each other. Keep an eye on him, Mrs McCain, or you may wind up where his first wife did, losing him to a younger woman. Sound familiar??
This is an extremely irresponsible choice by McCain and as a woman I am offended. She is simply a pawn in this political chess game and an illustration of tokenism at work! Hillary put those 18 million cracks in that ceiling by her decades of service, this woman just walks on the scene and dares to believe that she deserves to now carry the torch for woman into the white house. She should have been offended to even be asked given her inexperience. She is clearly as irresponsible as her running mate. The responsible thing would have been to say no. Women of America are not that stupid and we are not buying into this.
If you Hillary supporters think she deserves Hillary's vote, please think long and hard before you go to the ballot box, vote your values. It's bigger than being a woman, it's also bigger than being African American.
Shame on McCain who states he would rather lose a political campaign than a war. it's clear that McCain would rather risk the fate of the entire country than lose ANOTHER political campaign for president. This is depressing and scary – Do what is right people – no matter who your choice was yesterday, it is clear which presidental ticket is good for our country. If you thought Obama/Biden was the risky choice, it is the only choice and clearly the SAFE choice! It is up to you and me to do the right thing...Obama/Biden!
Be careful of what you pray for because you just might get it.
With all the Republican numb nuts praying to God for rain during the convention this week. . . well, God is answering your prayers.
The Lord moves in mysterious ways. I believe this time he’s moving with Gustav and Hanna.
Good luck boys and girls, it’s tough to win when God is not on your side.
First of all, McCain was the poorest choice for the Republican presidential candidate, now he selects the poorest choice for a VP, keep digging yourselves deeper in the hole Republicans. McCain is dazed and confused one day the next he is desperately groping in the dark!
I DON'T THINK CAMPBELL BROWN IS BEING BIAS SHE IS JUST AS TUFF ON OBAMA AND BIDEN, SHE IS JUST STAING THE FACTS HOW CAN WE NOT SEE THIS IS POLITICAL AFTER MCCAIN SLAMMED OBAMA ON EXPERIENCE AND SHE HAS NONE, HECK I CAN RUN A SMALL ISLAND. YES, THIS IS A SHOCKER AND THAT IS WHAT SHE IS POINTING OUT. DON;T HATE THE MEDIA OR JOUNALIST. SHE JUST WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THE HECK MCAIN WAS THINKING.... I AM TOTALLY OBAMA BIDEN NOW... DON'T THINK THE CLINTON'S WON'T HAVE MAJOR JOBS WITHIN THE PARTY. AS HILLORY SAID WERE YOU IN THIS FOR ME OR THE PARTY??? AND THE COUNTRY IS IN TO MUCH OF A CRISIS TO LET MCCAIN PLAY GAMES.... HE NEEDS TO ENJOY HIS LAST DAYS.. SOCCER MOM NEEDS TO DON THAT BE A MOM... PERIOD
Wow, nothing like choosing a VP candidate YOU DONT EVEN KNOW!
That is just shocking how much of a stunt this selection is. Seriously, if this nation elects this ticket then we deserve all the hardship it will bring with it as our economy crumbles to dust and our world standing, what is left of it, is eclipsed by Europe, China and Russia.
i think having a strong resolute woman on the ticket is just the right ticket....lets look at the polls in 3 weeks....she has a lot of work ahead of her in the next few weeks....Good Choice John McCain not picking another grey haired guy...oh by the way I am one of them....
MCcain has failed the american people. Sarah is under investagation in Alaska for illegal firings. WOW, not even in the WHITE HOUSE yet and under investigation. Wake up America.
lol...I read alot of these comments and though most are meant to be serious one can't help but have a good laugh. I think McCain has a great sense of humor based on his pick but I'd watch out for his liability for poor Rachel at the top...Deep Breathe..........
Why is CNN blocking my post about the scandel in her own state? A true blog allows for freedom of blogging. This is selected blogging to not allow people to voice their opinion. Is this CNN or Fox news?
It doesn't surprise me that he only met her once. The bottom line is this...
He only picked her to sway Hillary supporters, plain and simple. It should be an insult to all women that he thinks he can win their vote just by selecting a female running mate. No intelligent woman who supported Clinton would fall for this nonsense. Palin is pro-NRA, hardcore pro-life and anti-gay rights. All of this flies in the face of everything Hillary stands for.
If a Hillary supporting woman is actually voting for McCain just because he picked her, then obviously you were voting for Clinton just to see a woman president, not because you believe in what she stands for.
McCain is 72 and has had health scares in the past. God forbid something happens to him and we are stuck with Palin. What do we even know about her? Do you really feel comfortable with her as a possible commander in chief? Are you confident in her talking to Putin? And he talks about Obama being young and inexperienced. How irresponsible can you get?
Having said all that, If McCain/Palin win in November, it will not surprise me at all. Americans vote for stupid reasons. The issues always take a backseat. This is the same country that elected Bush twice and look where we are. Dan Quayle was an idiot, but he got elected. Use your brain for once.
Obama/Biden '08
Wha? McCain is so experienced? Has worked in politics how long? During that time he must have met, worked with, developed trust with, and befriended no telling how many political figures. And he selected a VP that he met once?
Met her once at a conference six months ago is enough to know if you might want to invite she and her husband to dinner. Yet McCain, after a single meeting, was able to know that he wants to work and live in the same house with she and her family for FOUR years. I can just imagine if I'd selected my small business partner after meeting her once six months ago. My friends would have tackled me to stop me jumping into that business relationship.
imagine that, he picks a woman to try and take HRC followers. and she's half his age to make up for him being 400 years old. this guy is a joke
not one humble bone in his body
Geena Davis has more experience as Commander in Chief.
JUDGEMENT. HAHA. Did McCain say Obama had no judgement? Great choice I think. I was a bit worried, but not anymore. He did what he had to do, because Biden would have eaten Mitt alive during the VP debate.
See Ladies, McCain really care about your rights.
I think McCain has taken this pick to show just how stupid he thinks the country really is. He did it for his own perverted enjoyment so he can laugh at all you idiots that will vote for him because she's a woman and good looking. And he want's to drill in Anwar so bad the oil companies probably have her in their pockets too. This is an oil company pick and McCain's last hope to get Hillary's vote. He knows he's in trouble. This was a desparate move,and a bad one. People don't want her for President or Vice President, they wanted the Clintons. And what's going to happen if McCain dies. He'll be almost 80 before he finishes his first term. How much longer do you think he has? That's all we need a senile, old man a pretty looking woman that has no idea what she would be doing. LOL
I think McCain is giving up. He doesn't want to be president, he wants Barack too. This is a forfeit move.
Apparently it makes the dems angry when the McCain VP, Palin has more experience than Obama and they realize how hopeless he is!!
OMG.... Are the Republicans that stupid to think that the reason people were voting for Hillary was because she was a women. They need to get their heads out of the mud. If any Hillary support votes for this ticket, they were never a real Hillary support.
If he really wanted to make a impact on the race he should have picked Condi Rice. She would have made a better choice. Hillary has been publicly vetted. My God, at least Biden could step in at Commander and Chief.
To all women, this is the worst insult ever. Palin says she's a hockey mom!!!
Give me a break......
Why all the questions about the "care of her baby" ? Did you all forget about the husband, and the other siblings? Those types of comments are completely sexist by the way. If you trying to infer that a/any child must be suffering because the mother works outside the home, you are a sexist, plain and simple whether your a man or woman.
I am not surprised that a handful of ex-Democrats are now in favour of an extreme right-wing agenda. I feel this could be scripted, like so much is in politics.
How can people's beliefs so so flexible or are these Republicans-come- lately just playing games? It's easy to make claims like these "now-I -know- better" people do.
I liked your comments, Stephanie of Texas.
Hey Eve....he is not out of touch with this woman....I think it is wonderful that he went outside the beltway and someone who has not connections to the good ole boys club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you women out there think that John McCain only picked Sarah Palin because she is a women you are dummer then Barack. Look at the facts, she has a positive history of change in the short amount of time she has been governor of the State of Alaska. While Barack Obama has been parading around the country for 2 years campaigning the Presidency with no credit of change to his name. Not to mention his views on the war, his choice of mentors in his personal life are very questionable. They all changed when it wasn't popular with the American public. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure how transparent he is and how much of a puppet he is. You need to accept that women can be strong and independent . Get over yourselves and get a life!
Please google Palin and Alaska scandel. This is happening now. She might be behind bars in a few weeks. Wow, McCain really did his homework.
One person chose based on what was best politically for potential votes. One person chose based on what would be best for the country if, God forbid, he died and the country was turned over to the VP. It's not too hard to figure out who's who here.
I hope that the women who supported Hillary see right through this for what it is. As Hillary said, did you support me because of me, or did you support me because of what I stood for? If you supported Hillary because of her views and positions on issues, there is really no choice for you. If you just want a woman in office, you now need to vote for McCain. Think about what you would be doing. Lifelong NRA member. Lifelong opponent of Choice. Involved in political and criminal investigation in her own state. Supports teaching Creationism in schools. Hey, you make up your own mind.
All the Dems out there. I think you should goto this site to see what your precious Obama really is. It's sad that most of you are gonna pick him because he's all about change. Well go here and see some facts about him which are true.
http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/video.aspx?RsrcID=2036
I actually dont support either of the major parties because for one their stands on the majority of the issues arent ones I agree with, and two McCain and Obama have both changed their stands on the controversial issues mainly for votes.
I want a president who is actually gonna stand up to the old way politics were done; where politicians would fix symptoms of problems rather than fixing THE problem. That right there is the main reason our country is facing alot of the problems we have.
So vote for the person who ACTUALLY represents the issues you feel are important to YOU.
Not on gender, race, religion, or out of spite.
So it went something like this! "Hey Sarah...err...you're kinda' hot. Wanna run with me? Hubba hubba..."
I made my first political blog tonight on this blog site. I watch all the new chanells and have been reading all kinds of blogs. And I can not believe how rude Dems and Reps are being while makeing their comments. I like to listen to all views but this is unreal.
Brilliant
I hope everyone keeps this in mind:
Obama picked a VP who would compliment him when he is working as our President. He could have chosen Clinton to get votes, but he decided to look at what would help him get the job done in the oval office.
McCain picked a VP solely to win the election.
I was keeping an open mind about McCain till this moment. Not any more.
I AM MCSAME SUPPORTER BUT WHY.....WHY....WHY....PALIN.
the gop thought that mccain's being white would be enough to get him elected. then, obama electrified the convention and they got scared. now they're counting on women to vote with their uteruse (uterii) instead of their brains. well, women aren't as stupid as the gop thinks they are.
In early August, the Joint Legislative Council, filled with Republicans and Democrats, voted 12 to 0 to formally call for an investigation against Governor Palin in a manner—that they are stressing—will be unbiased and done in a timely fashion.
If this is McCain's answer to win Hillary supporters, forget it! It's not the gender in play here, it's the person and it won't happen!
Jo,, where were you for the last year...CNN has been the wind behind Obama's back...CNN + Palosi + Dean + Kennedy nominated Obama..
and the Clinton's lost...Without the Clinton that convention was a bust. OK Obama gave a good speech..I think we know that already....
The man can speak....
hahahah sometimes the truth hurts doesn't it.
I feel bad for the people who are racist and sexist…they have no one to vote for now
This is truly unbelievable. I honestly don't think I can vote for this ticket and feel comfortable with someone who has so little experience. She's really going to be next in line for the most important job in the world?
Palin may need to learn the job quicker than some realize. McCain's public statement of health indicates that he has been having a series of mini-strokes. The statement indicates high blood pressure, dizzyness, and fainting, all of which are indicatations of mini-strokes.
McCain makes possibly the most important decision of his campaign, choosing a woman whom he has barely spoken with? And this is the "good judgment" that the Republicans are touting?
Ha ha! I love the libs & feminazis de-crying Mac's pick of Sarah Palin! You can almost smell the fear because they know this is gonna sink "the messiah and the hair-master"!! And Olbermann? He can foam-at-the-mouth and rant all he wants! His bleating only reaches his Kool-aid choir! (And maybe Chris "thrill down my leg" Matthews, if they can play nicely!)
Go, Mac/Palin!!!
Hillary supporters–sweet revenge–vote McCain/Palin. Obama chose a VP without the same reproductive organs we have! Shame on you Obama!
You and I never met the candidates, but vote for them. If McCain and palin only meet once, they feel comfortable with each other what's the fuss?
this is scary ..... i cannot belive this this is actually very dang scary ......
I find it very disturbing that McCain would choose a VP running mate after
personally meeting her only once. If this is the way that McCain plans to run this country then shame on him and shame on those of us who fail to take this as a warning. McCain who is not ready for the job as president.
Did he not realize that the person chosen as a VP would potentially be only a heart-beat away from the becoming the president? Does he want to win this election so badly that he cares nothing about the impact that a poor decision ,such as this, could have on the millions of Americans who love this country
Of course she's the head of the Alaska National Guard. She's the *governor of Alaska*. The governor is always the head of the National Guard.
I am shoicked at this choice. Alaska has a population of approximately 670,000+. Anchorage has population of approximately 270,000+. The small town where she was mayor is around 8,000 I have seen in articles. I am a little perplexed as I read she fired her police chief when she was mayor. Plus I think I remember she may have gotten rid of other staff members. As Governor she has taken everyone on – big oil an legislators. Presently her administration is under investigation regarding undue pressure exerted due a divorce nasty divorce case between her sister and brother in-law is a law enforcement officer. Accusation pressure was exerted to have her brother in-law fired. This information has been gotten from todays Anchorage newspaper.
This woman is not experienced!!! Republicans talk all you want. You hit Obama with huge smear ads all the time. You have labeled him repeatedly. Republicans how dare you now say she is qualified. You really think voters are stupid!!! This is sad. I am insulted!! I am a registered Republican!! Not this time!!!!
McCain is not showing respect to Hillary Clinton by chosing this woman as his VP and thinking that any woman will do in this election. Hillary has a great record of achievements that would have supported her bid for the presidency or as a choice for VP. McCain has just cheapened the whole process and I find it insulting as a woman and I am sure that I am not alone. Biden will destroy her in their debate.
So, okay. McCain wants to court women voters by choosing a female running mate. Instead of choosing Kay Bailey Hutchison or Elizabeth Dole or Condi or any other of the qualified Republican women he could have picked – He chooses Cutie McPretty.
I can't wait to see how Miss Congeniality stands up to Putin and Ahmadinijad.
*rolls eyes*
This is a gimmick and if you buy it, you are a sucker.
How many times will Republicans allow themselves to be duped (and take all the rest of us down with you?)
EIGHT IS ENOUGH!
Just because the GOP fooled the people twice they think they can do it again. American's aren't that stupid, they landed on the moon for crying out loud. Not this time, 8 is enough.
Game on. Brilliant move Mr. McCain! And I sincerely thank you. If my state is close and I have to vote for you, you've just made it a whole lot easier.
Obama fans: You may be too young to remember but Joe Biden endorsed a Kerry-McCain ticket in 2004. Guess he can't be as bad as the desperate Dems are now trying to make him out to be.
Country before party!
That's just appallin'!
Palin is a truly disappointing choice, one McCain made mainly because of her gender. Again, McCain misses the point that we don't deny or grant opportunities because of race or gender. Gender-neutral does not mean choosing a woman so you have a woman on the ticket. It means choosing the best person possible and not denying it to someone because she's a woman.
A state Governor with 1 1/2 years experience and no knowledge of national politics or of foreign policy for the second highest job in the land says a lot about John McCain - thoughtless about the nation and only concerned with trying to shake up his dull campaign. McCain's age makes it far more problematic that this untried, unknowledgeable newcomer, a kind of female Dan Quayle, may serve as President at some point, a truly disturbing possibility. Shame on John McCain for his short-sightedness.
Palin is rigidly Pro-life but hunts animals and carries a gun. Where is this regard for life?
Another trophy woman for McCain – besides his wife.
As a woman, her appointment is very insulting. She does not embody what Hiliary represents. Any former Clinton supporter who votes for McCain because of her appointment needs to re-evaluate what the issues are.
VOTE BOB BARR! VOTE BOB BARR! VOTE BOB BARR!
The old soldier just shot himself in the foot !
The democrats are already panning her as a woman..guess that's why they slurred and flamed and lied on Hillary...you know they say it takes a real MAN to support a strong woman. Guess there ain't many in the Democratic Party is there.
Is it true her husband works at BP another about OIL for the rich, if so how many females work in the area?
Five children at home.............pleaseeeeeeeeeee. just want to know if CNN leave comment.......................
CYNTHIA STICKING TO A PLAN WHEN EVERYONE THINKS IT'S WRONG IS WHATS APPEALING TO YOU ABOUT MCCAIN ? WOW
SPEECHLESS !
Before Halloween she and Cindy McCain will both be drug fortified. The political mill she is about to enter, given her support of big oil and virtually no national level and foreign policy experience as she tries to convince the American people her time as mayor qualifies her to be one heart beat from serving as our President, will grind her to a pulp. Yea, both Cindy and Palin will be in the ER requesting controlled substances for aggressive hand shaking.
I just started researching her family history and the first thing I found was a Charles R. Heath (her maiden name) from Idaho who was a World War II POW: Wonder if they're related? Might be something for CNN to check out!!
Prisoners of War, 1941-1946
about Charles R Heath
Name: Charles R Heath
Race: White
Residence State: Idaho
Report Date: 21 Sep 1944
Latest Report Date: May 1945
Yes this it McCain and Myers... Wow
Palin is a right-wing christian who has zero experience. This pick is simply insane. Imagine her as president.... worse than Bush. What a nightmare.
She is quite the looker. I bet Hef's wheels are turning. If she doesn't make it in politics there is always the mansion.
I was still on a high from watching Obama's speech from Section 317 at Invesco last night when I heard news of McCain's VP selection this morning. It's a cherry on my sundae! And the only thing better than this truly amateur selection is watching the Republican pundits in their hilarious defense of it on CNN! I love it! Obama and Biden should pick out their tuxes for the inaugural ball.
Let's see -
Joe Biden is mentoring Barrack for on-the-job training for President
John McCain is mentoring Sarah for on-the-job training for Vice President
So who would we rather have – a President in training or a Vice President in training?
Good for McCain! Obama gave a flowerly speech that I found socialistic in nature, the government is not here to solve all our problems. With Palin we know what she stands for, with Obama we know he won't even call himself bi-racial but rather identifies himself with one side of his heritage over the other and made all his decisions in a group (Senate setting. As a middle aged women who has voted for both parties in the past, I think she would be a mover and shaker not just a talker.
McCain seems to have a penchant for models.
WOW!! First major decision for McCain and he chooses someone he met once!
I can't believe she is the best that the Republicans have to offer. Pretty sad. She is governer of one of the least populated states and has had prior experience as mayor and school board member!!!
WOW, If this were a title fight it would be OVER
What? I am shocked by McCain's running mate choice. I am a staunch democrat, so I am happy with his "maverick" decision. Does this person have any education?
Dana doesn't know squat.
It's a fabulous team whether you're are a dem or rep; lib or con.
Cnn, pulled you head out of the sand and look at reality.
This is the best example of the fact that John McCain is "out of touch".
John McCain thinks we wanted Hillary because she was a woman. He forgets that we voted for Hillary in a DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY!!!!
What he doesn't know is that we wanted Hillary because she was the woman who would promote OUR issues! Don't count on us as Hillary voters...We are not fooled! Mommy with a gun isn't going to fly!
Barack Obama and Joe Biden are more supportive of issues than a pro life, pro gun pro Bush same as the last 8 years candidate.
I'm still angry, but now I'm angry at John McCain!!! Now I'm going to vote for Barack Obama.
HAHA A woman vice-president!!!! Obama had his chance with Hillary, but in the end it was Mccain that picked one. How ironic.
So its so easy to get to a VP position....possibly a future President of the most powerful country. Its very scary indeed. Seems like this is even scarier than the terrorist threats! Palin has absolutely no foreign policy credentials nor has any experience steering an economy out of doldrums. McCain is desperate and is out of ideas. He thinks he is smart by choosing her, he has the evangelicals in line and garner some of the Hillary backers, all in one go. Too bad it ain't gonna work this time. Enough of the Bush McCain war mongering right wing losers.
Obama preaches change, picks old washington politician for running mate. McCain also says it's time for change picks forty four year old woman. both republican VP and democrat presidential nominee will have to get on the job training. question, who would you prefer to be leaning on the job, top banana or second banana.
This pick reeks of desperation. I am sure as more news comes out about how he chose her, the fact that he only met her once, the more this will have the shapings of a bad pick.
The guy spoke to her once, and after he saw Obama didn't choose Hillary, he jumped on the political option. If anyone will sacrifice Country over winning an election its John McCain. Not the pick that proves it, but HOW he chose her, only for being a woman. He only met her once, there is no way he knows anything about her. I bet she wasn't even vetted. McCain is taking a longshot on the only way he can steal withe WH.
Mr. Independent -or so you call yourself a Mr. Sound more like a Mrs. in disguise. Can you please tell me what Senator Biden is lacking in experience that Senator Clinton apparently has other than her gender? Furthermore, since your use of the word "idiot" seems to be your favorite word, I would like to share my thoughts: I think you're an idiot, and a female is disguise, not to mention a republican.
If he is willing to offer someone he's only met once and only known for 6 months the second-in-command spot, how well do you think he's going to run a country? By making more seat-of-his-pants decisions? That's how we ended up in the middle east.
I FEEL WHY WOULD MCCAIN PICK A CANDIDCATE FROM ALASKA WITH LITTLE EXPERIENCE. PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT ALASKA IS GENREALLY KNOWN FOR OIL!!!!!!!!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD REASON TO PICK A VICE PRESIDENT FROM THAT STATE.
Are you guys going to vote for Obama just because he's black?
Are you guys going to vote for Mc Cain just because he is against abortion and hates gays?
Are you going to vote for Obama just because he's handsome?
Are you going to vote for Mc Cain just because he is a veteran?
Are you going to vote for Obama just because he gave a great speech or...
Are you going to vote for Mc Cain just because he finally put a female as VP?
PICK! CHOOSE! DECIDE!
Wow. They met one time and now she is the VP pick. Sorta like going on one date and proposing the same night. Unfortunately the VP ramifications have are much more serious. Unbelievable.
Fantastic idea!
Wholeheartedly agree.
Why not?
No baggage!
No crazy cracked out husband going around screwing and screwing things up.
Cannot wait to see how this plays out.
Lin
attentiontodetailgifts.com
McCain made a wonderful descision. As I Stand with one foot on the democratic side and one on the republican, I am now one of those 18million cracks that is giving my support to the republican party. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, she has shown her ability to multi-task with her devotion to her family and country. And she still has her feet firmly grounded in christian values, and is reaching for what she believes in,She stands her own ground with the good old boys of washington and is a voice for all of us.
Reminds me of corporate America- when someone surprisng ends up with the job you wanted and you just say how the heck did that happen. McCain had so many other high caliber women to pick from.
(Condoleeza Rice, Susan- the senator from Maine, etc) I'm sorry but is he thinking with his pants ? I think she is a fine person and mother but just not quite the level I thought he'd choose. I thought McCain's weakness was economic issues- what are Palin's iideas to get the economy going other than build a pipeline in Alaska.
VERY DISAPPOINTED
will not vote for john mccain ticket
Oh lord, the democrats accuse Palin to be thin on foreign policy...what is obama's record on foreign policy...please someone tell me. Other than missing every important vote I don't think he has any.
I forgot....he went to Germany, gave hot dogs and beer and a rock concert to the public there. Of course they loved it....that's what he is doing with all the American??? money he is raising.
It's been less than 24-hours since Obama made his historic speech and then -BOOM – a historic move by the republicans.
Another reason why I will vote for McCain. He is a REFORMER indeed- in words and deed.
McCain/Palin 2008
SOMEONE SHOULD MAKE THAT BE KNOWN THAT ALASKA STATE IS GENERALLY KNOWN FOR OIL AND THE REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE IS FROM ALASKA.
Palin won't get any more womens votes just because of her sex than Obama will get just because of his race.
Oh wait....
sgp August 29th, 2008 7:23 pm ET
As an American neighbor, I think the choice of Sarah Palin is downright scary. I hope the citizens of the most powerful nation in the world will not risk having a leader with zero foreign policy experience should something happen to John McCain in the event he is elected President.
Yet you are totally cool with Obama having NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. It's bad that the future VP is inexperienced but great that the future president is inexperienced. Got Cha.
McCain is NOT thinking. This is the worst choice who could have made. It wouldn't matter if Palin is male,female, or anything else. She was only picked because of her sex and that is the highest form of sexism.
Maybe he met her online.
The shrillness, frenzy, and meanness of several anti-Palin comments is amazing and, I believe, is actually reflective of their fears about her positive impact on McCain’s chances of prevailing in November. Some of the smart dems are yet to figure out how to deal with her in a rational way
this was tucker bound's idea. what a maroon.
I seriously doubt that CNN would ever post this....
but the ranting and raving about the inexperience of Palin as McCain's pick for VP pales in comparison to the idea of Obama actually occupying the oval office. Talk about inexperience and unqualified!!
Obama has NO executive experience. All he can do is spew political rhetoric! If this country has to listen to him talk ch-ch-ch-change for two more months I think a good percentage of us will throw up! With all this talk of change ....what major change has he ever accomplished??? If I seriously thought he could accomplish half of the things he has promised America....I might even consider voting for him. But then I don't really think that it is a good idea to have someone who supports murder in the White House
Well, they look like Karen Walker and her effiminate nymisis from the TV sitcome – "Will and Grace"... i
What a stupid decision!!! I understand the role of strategy, but do something that will ultimately be to the benefit of America and not to just win votes. Men in general, please be careful about the things you say because it's the gender card that Republicans will use to try to win voters.
McCain's VP choice is pathetic and will probably cost him the election, if he ever had a chance to begin with.
That said, I FULLY SUPPORT IT! NICE JOB, McCAIN!
I'm torn. I've always enjoyed watching a woman juggle five kids (one off to war and the other a babe in arms) with an aging grandpa.
This is a great pick! Sorry Obama peeps. You do not have a prayer now. For anyone that questions this womans experience. She is running for VP and she has More expereince then the ONE that is running for the President. Good job! Well done!
Who is pulling the strings, it is not mcaain
republican part y is a puppet show
Time to bring in multiparty democracy and break this stronghold of the delegate based election
McSame just does not take his job seriously. This choice is a joke. Palin, Commander in Chief, ready to lead on day one, If anything happens to McSame (If he should win) this is who we would get to lead America. There's something wrong with McSame, I knew there was, but he has a serious judgment problem. McSame has lost his bearings completely, it is hard to believe that a man running for President would have this LAME judgment.
McCain's pick for VP clearly displays a politcal scam that appeals to his selfishness in this election. He obviously chose a woman to save his behind and steal the headlines from the historic night of Obama. McCain is in this election for his own interests and NOT for the best interests of Americans. He is a dictator in the making. Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe we have our first African-American President.
LoL @ maryfromtexas
What secrets?
You're just the type McCrypt was aiming for when he made his VP choice. 'Gratz, YOU'VE set our movement back, all by yourself.
Mccain killed democracy!.. Barack Obama is here because of people.. people chose him whether or not he has experience. That is democracy.. but Palin, one person's choice.. just to get thru the elections..
Why do some of you think a woman needs to explain who will take care of the child? This country is bigger than that. Israel was smart..women help create peace...look at Maya Angelou and Golda from Israel. We need to catch up with the rest of the world.
Lin
attentiontodetailgifts.com
I just submitted the Prarie Dog poisoning article from the Defenders of Wildlife website - CNN censored it!
CNN get out of the GOP's bed! Be independent! That's right – you've forgotten what FREEDOM OF SPEECH means – it's an amendment in the Consitution of the USA! GET OUT OF BUSH"S BED!
WHAT A BUNCH OF MORONS THAT RESIDE AT CNN!
By the frequently offered up definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results — the people planning to vote for the very Republicans who've failed this country so wretchedly the last eight years while expecting different results for so voting are insane.
McCain should have picked Charlie Crist of FL. Crist would be ready to take over.
What I find so funny is 99% of the population in America had no idea who Palin was before today. How can anyone claim this choice to be good or bad at this point? Could this be one of the reason's why America is in a mess right now? Please be informened on who you vote for as your future could depend on it.
She is almost as unqualified as Obama!
Steve – southern Illinois August 29th, 2008 8:34 pm ET
I doubt this lady has been completely vetted. Palin should be toast by about Wednesday after Keith Olbermann and crew get done with her.
Yeah we all know that if Olbermann spews it , it's like gospel baby. Wow people are really stupid.
My heart goes out to Palin's down syndrome baby. That child needs their mother and more love than a typical child does. Pro-life/pro child who will be voting for Obama and praying every night for Palin's youngest child.
It hasn't even been talked about that she's under investigation in her own state currently for ethic violations, in abusing her power as governess......having her EX-brother-in-law (who was a respected state trooper for the the state) FIRED.......sounds like something right out of the redneck, white-trash, jerry springer soap opera.......thus a perfect pick for leatherface McCain
OMG! McCain only met her briefly 1 time? It is a reckless desision which will comeback and haunt him in November.How can he expect us to vote for him when he chooses a women with little experience and a Barbie doll family?
To think that a year ago McCain was broke and down in the polls. He was doing townhall meetings in small towns, while Obama was being helped by billionaire Oprah in big stadiums. But McCain's story is uplifting, the guy who never gives up even when the odds are against him. With this VP pick and the timming of it shows us why he is the nominee of his party. Palin makes the dems look elitist and has more experience than Obama actually running a state. This is checkmate on the Obama campaign, He shoud of chose Hillary, too late!
Ivy
how can you insult the intelligence of someone that's voting for Obama
Citing the frequently offered up definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results — the people planning to vote for the very Republicans who've failed this country so wretchedly the last eight years while expecting different results for so voting are insane.
Elite America is showing its true colors. The Republicans are about winning at any cost – not about the people. The Republicans know nothing about a decent living. They drive their expensive cars, having nannies for their 5 kids, and never actually experience life. They don’t witness homelessness everyday, or see students learning in broken down schools or deal with mental illness. They can hire help not deal with it.
Sarah has not done anything special. We working single mothers have done more in raising our kids (without a nanny), working two jobs, taking care of the household and running a business. I am insulted and disgusted that McCain is using a woman just to win. He is a flip flopper and I wouldn't trust his judgment to make any decision.
This Republican political arena is all about racism, sexism, age, money and power. The Republicans are scared they are losing power. They are scare of change and want to keep us oppressed.
We are suppose to be a nation (not McCain Nation as his website states) of diversity (the Melting Pot) not belittle, hate and totally disrespects humanity. Shame on McCain for abusing all the "isms."
It's 3 oclock in the rnorning and the baby is up crying, and THE PHONE
RINGS - What will Sara do???
I thought that Hillary said it best when she asked everyone at the DNC were they in it for her? A Democrat is a Democrat, and they should stand behind their party no matter what. It is just sick that just because Obama is the nominee you will turn your backs on everything you claimed to be all about, everything you claimed to support. What is Obama hiding, and how do you know?
As far as Palin, she was a plan to get women voters in, the anti-christ Hillary supporters. Shame on all of you. This country is in sad sad shape, and because you are sore losers, you are going to let it get worse.
FYI.. she is extremely pro-life, ladies.
Cindy McCain is being replaced. I gues Karma is working!! I am SO disappointed in McCain's party. I guess I will be voting Democrat for the first time since I was eligible to vote. Thanks McCain for destroying our faith in our party. PIG!!!
well spoken Independent.
And here I had thought my decision had been made after my candidate Hillary lost to Obama. I was going to sit this election out, or write in my presidental choice.....My mind is clearly made up now. No way, No how, No McCain Obama08
can she spell potato
Campbell Brown you are doing a GREAT job tonight. WAY to go.
rachael August 29th, 2008 7:16 pm ET
I am so upset with this decision. What if he wins and something should happen to him?! He's leaving us with HER?! She's under criminal investigation and was placed on temporary leave last week! AND HE PICKED HER! IS HE INSANE?!
I'm going to have an aneurysm. What happened to Mitt Romney or Pawlenty, or Ridge or even Lieberman!? This is so irresponsible.
Or worse yet what if Obama wins?
I think McCain was obviously turned down by his first several choices. Can't imagine her being higher than fifth on his list. There are 19 CITIES in the US that have greater populations than Alaska. You are going to see her Vogue Cover all over the place very soon and this quote repeated over and over “I tell ya, I still can't answer that question until somebody answers for me: What is it exactly that the V.P. does every day?"
What is wrong with people in this country?? You so called Hillary supporters would actually vote AGAINST your own interests out of spite. You said that you would not support Obama even if he chose a woman other than Hillary to be his #2 yet now you praise McCain for his selection of Palin?? Its that same selfishness and lack of critical thinking that have given this country, and for that matter the world, 8 years of crippling domestic and foreign policy decisions. When are we going to learn, will we ever learn??? I feel ashamed to be an American right now. WE ARE A LAUGHING-STOCK!! Get over yourselves people. WAKE UP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE, PLEASE!!!!
Just saw a PUMA person on Chris Matthews, forgot her name already…looked like a real bitter sour puss, if her face looked any more stearn she would have broken the camara lenses…pathetic...and voting for McCain and his VP is against everything Clinton was for...how stupid!!!!
Now seriously, republicans, I certainly understand your desire to try to match Obama's wave of change... But after >7 years under your "superstars" – Bush/Cheney – is McCain/Palin ticket the best you can offer?! – it reminds me your 1996 ticket with the viagra celebrity – Bob Dole. Let me remind you that Bill Clinton won that year 49 to 41 by popular vote and 379 to 159 by electoral vote. Well, good luck to you rebuilding your party over the next 8-16 years – hopefully you'll have some serious tickets then!
The republicans are IDIOTS!! I am enjoying watching TV as they put on their phony act to actually believe that this woman is even qualified to run for VP. What a disgrace to even think that women would accept her for Hillary Clinton. This should piss all woman off and if it does not...shame on all of you for accepting whatever is thrown to us...like give a dog a bone. Have a standard will you, you enforce standards in your kids don't you? He has only met her twice!!!! Boy talk about judgment. Hillary is intelligent and smart and truly a hard worker. This choice is pathetic!
Personal to "a-lieu@sbcgloal.net
There are 15 US cities larger than the state she's governed for 20 months.
I found this in one of the other chats. Take a read, I think it's pretty interesting:
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I have watched all the debates after her acceptance speech and no one brought up the fact that she, in front of a worldwide audience, broke Operational Security the Military prides itself on. She announced the MOS of her son serving in the Army, and went on to say the exact date and the country her son’s unit will deploy too. She has not only endangered the life of her son, but all the other soldiers in his unit. Senator John McCain never talked about his own son’s service for that very reason. I think it shows the lack of Judgment on the part of McCain’s Camp to not screen her speech and shows her own inexperience on the National Stage. For a candidate who prides himself on National Security his Vice Presidential choice just blew that argument out of the water. So why are we not talking about this issue?
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I've said it once and I'll say it again. If this were a "GAME" the move would be brilliant, but it's not. On the issues, the Republicans SIMPLY, CANNOT, WIN. It is mathematically impossible if you tally a united Democratic base, the Independants and Republicans that have had ENOUGH. The statement from above underscores that this was a knee-jerk reaction to the power of Obama's speach and the unification of the Democratic base. Don't be swayed by the stagecraft. Vote on the issues.
Not only am I suprised by McCain's choice, but I have to wonder why she would want to live the tough campaign trail life and possibly the VP life when she has a special needs child that needs her so much more than the country does.
please Genral Collin Powell endorce Obama, stand for what is right and this race is over by next week after the republica circus convencion [circus because all the clowns with the elefant]
I hope everyone understands this president job is not a JOKE. This is a serious position and doing things to sway dumb people is not right. This is so wrong. I cannot believe that these Rublicans think we people are that dumb. If he was young it would be different.
I cannot believe this this is so sad. John McCain is a joke and always has been. If he would stop reacting to Obama and actually show he's capable of running this country he might win.
I think that it's great to have a woman on board! Go Palin! Especially one who has proven herself . On the news they said she had an approval rating of 80% in Alaska! IF that record won't get it then nothing will. Clinton was a governor and he went to the White House and he wasn't any more qualified either. Her record of taking on Beauracy and taking on the large oil company might be just the ticket we need in our White House!!!!
Thanks McCain, Because of this out of mind's choice, I'm more confidential that Obama will win!
MaryfromTexas, are you for real?! There are plenty of FAR more qualified conservative women than Palin, who AREN'T under investigation for ethics violations. And ALL of them, in addition to more qualified men, were shoved aside for a completely unknown Barbie?! What happened to Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Olympia Snowe, Condi, and others?
John McCain is either seriously off his rocker or this is a publicity stunt and she's going to "graciously" withdraw to care for her children.
What the heck was she even thinking, trying to conceive at her age? We all know the risks. Or is it really even her child?
This has Carl Rove's fingerprints ALL over it!!!
More of the same. This is an excerpt taken from the Ancorage Daily News:
The press was clamoring about the affair. Palin began responding to feelers from local news media. She said later that her college degree in journalism helped her focus on the public process, and she saw that the media could play a role. Once the story finally unfolded in public, press accounts made Palin the hero.
(It was a sharp contrast to her attitude toward the Daily News expressed in a 1993 letter, in which a seething young Wasilla city councilwoman called the paper "dangerously biased" for its coverage of Sen. George Jacko, a key member of the Republican majority in Juneau. Jacko had been caught trying noisily to get into the room of a female legislative aide and was eventually censured by the Legislature.
("How can you justify your restraint in slamming the Clintons, Kennedys, Marion Barrys and other philandering, chauvinistic left-wingers of the world?" Palin wrote at the time. "Your yellow, liberal rag is so obvious. I pray we will someday have a choice in newspapers again.")
I dont know anyone who looks at McCain's vp choice as more then someone who has no experience. she was what the governor of the least populated state in the country. i mean she governes with less then a 5 million, now she is to have beable to think about over 300 million. I am glad that we will make history this next election either the first African- american president or first woman vp, but i feel that McCain didnt make a good choice in the person who is to back him up. McCain says these is change, but how? she has nothing to offer and he is just 4 more years of Bush.!!! wow this is going to be some 66 days
This raises a real concern for me. I was planning to vote for McCain, but now.... The age and health of McCain will now be the primary focus of the media. The real issues will be clouded by this "shoot from the hip" stunt. Governor Palin may be a great governor for Alaska, but to be so close to the most powerful position in the world? I am not prepared to take that risk with my vote.
As Obama pointed out, it's JUDGEMENT that counts in this election. And Mr. Experience just showed all how reckless he is, how he would even disregard his advisors and supporters with this choice of VP. This woman may well be the govenor of Alaska, a state that seldom even enters into ANY discussion unless you're talking drilling, but she is not VP material.
McCain you blew it.
Let's see, the top of Democratic ticket has very little experience while the bottom of the ticket has tons. The top of the Republican ticket has tons of experience while the bottom of the ticket has at least some experience governing a state and a town.
I don't know, I'm a pro-choicer, but I have to admit that McCain's pick is brilliant. He keeps his base happy while expanding the appeal of his ticket. Democrats who are critical of Palin's experience only open up Obama's lack of experience governing anything at all. At leasy Palin has governed a state. Moreover, Palin fought hard to win her seat. Obama won his Senate seat by default.
It is definitely going to be an interesting election. Probably as close, or closer than 2000.
Palin has the same amount of foreign policy experience as the rest of us. Yet some feel this is a great choice. That means they think I'm partially qualified for the VP position. HEY MCCAIN I'M TALL, SEXY, AND A FORMER BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNER. Drop Palin and come get some.
McBush is an OLD FOOL..... what a stupid choice for VP and worst since Dan Quayle.
I think McSame used the same kind of judgment picking his VP choice as he did when he dumped his first wife for Cindy. Bad!!!!
Even California Governor Schwarzenegger would be more qualified for the position if we really need to have a governor for VP. What in the world was McCain thinking? That settles it for me... Obama gets my vote!
This is a very disappointing pick. Sara Palin has NO experience that would qualify her for running the country in the event of McSame's demise. Not only that, but she's corrupt. Do McSame and the GOP think that nominating somebody with so little experience (woman OR man) is wise? If the Dems had nominated someone so poorly trained and so underqualified, the GOp would be screeching.
We can't take four more years of the GOP underestimating people's intelligence, dividing the country using religion and sexual misogyny and hate. Please don't vote for McSame and his sidekick More of the Same.
What a poor, sick joke this is. I've lost what little respect I had for the GOP. They are clearly NOT a party that should be allowed to run for dogcatcher, even.
What the HELL were these people thinking?
Has anyone ever hired an executive for their company after only one interview! Are you kidding me? I don't know if she is qualified or not, but after the very limited time John McCain has spent with her, he does not know either.
For all of his talk about judgement, this is really just silly.
Now I'm hearing that this Gov. Palin is lying about her new baby. I'm hearing that the truth is her teenage daughter is the baby's real mom and they hid the pregnancy. But why would a pro-lifer hide a pregnancy? I mean, I've seen the pictures from back when she was supposed to be 7 months pregnant. Flat stomach. And then they say her water broke but she insisted on boarding a plane and flying back to Alaska from Texas to give birth. And she was able to give birth in Alaska? Doesn't make one iota of sense.
And then there's the issue of her trying to get her brother in law fired. Using your position of authority to exercise undue influence on others? Abuse of power? Is this Bush in a skirt?
I won't even go into her lack of experience. The scandals alone are enough for their very own season of Desperate Housewives and a Lifetime movie or two.
It sounds like John McCain didn't vet his VP pick and this one will blow up in his face.
Obama-Biden '08 & '12
Interesting read! I agree with everyone who feels she is too inexperienced and conservative to be our VP, especially first female VP. I hope Hilary supporters will see through tthe trick and evaluate her anti-abortion, anti-gay rights, pro-NRA and oil hungry record for what it is and vote accordingly. Plus, I think it's a HUGE insult to Hillary Clinton who has worked so hard (before and during this election) to get where she is today and make the history she has. I think it's highly ironic that a old white man simply appoints/nominates a freshman female govenor to a high position and then raves about women progression and liberation. I'm sure Palin has overcome some great barriers being a woman in policitcs BUT i think there is a VERY thin line between exploiting and empowering. At least in this case...
I echo all the "what if something happens to McCain" concerns. If Palin became commander in chief she would have no connections with ANY foreign policy leaders/country. She may have some executive experience but she has NOforeign policy experience. This is the area that the US President is most powerful in (even more so than domestic policy because at least the senate/house can check that somewhat). At least Obama has made some connects in his time in the senate and has made a mini-world tour to begin those connections. Worst case senario, Obama has Biden to help him with that. Palin.... im not so sure.
Lastly, I think this clearly contradicts McCains biggest attack on Obama (experience) and calls into question his ultimate judgement as a leader and decisionmaker.... This choice is a big gamble for sure, but do we want a President who gambles with our future, money, and international standing?
On a shallow note, did yall see what that lady named her children??? UMMMMMMMMMM
Senator John McCain is NUTS ! He just lost my vote. Next week is there a baseball, football game on.., or maybe just channel surfing would be better ? What has happened to my Republican Party. I am actually looking at the Demorcratic Party.., Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden. What in the world was he and staff (his trusted advisors) thinking ? One heart beat from being the President of the United States.., you have got to be kidding.. Well here goes a couple of nights without sleep and maybe my vote.
This is an insult to women and it shows that even in our society today, we often confuse progress with slander. Women are still used as props and by default we allow it. I cannot believe that Palin is allowing McCain to advertise her and her children to represent his mischievous politics.
We women are not dumb to vote for a women because, she is a women!! What an INSULT!!
This woman has not even been to college. This should be an insult to Crist/Romoni they should be pissed. And Americans stop being played, this is serious. THe world is in serious shape. God is sending signals but no one will take heed.
We all want the same thing I would think. There is only one person who should judge another and say what other people should do.
Im a independent and i think this choice made my decsion for me. IF something happens the mccain i dont want a govonor whos expierence is 2 years of govonor of alaska. She might be a reformer and thats cool for her but i rather have biden take over then her. Obama/Biden 08
Palin:
1992 – 1996 Wasilla City Council
1997 – 2002 Mayor
2002 – 2003 Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
2006 – Present Governor
Obama:
1997 – 2004 State Senator
2005 – Present Senator
Please explain how Obama is qualified for the #1 slot and she isn't qualified for the #2
PUMAs, please read and digest the previous ticker topic in which Senator Clinton herself states that McCain and Palin will take the country in the WRONG direction...are you freaking blind or what?
I chant "We just want a woman, and that's all that really maaaatters...we just want a woman, and that's all that really maaaaatttters. Who cares about the war, who cares about foreclosures, who cares about recession because...(take a deep breath here)...we just want a woman, and that's all that really maaaaattttttters."
Your leader, your inspiration, your candidate of choice disagrees with this pairing but you are still going to vote for McSamepoliciesasbushandcheney because she is, after all, a woman and that's all that really maaaaatttttters? You are setting your kind back 100 years with this kind of thinking. Think long and think hard come November...this isn't just planning the a schedule around work, the kids, and free time here...this is our future as a country.
Another thing, God-forbid McCain dies of a heart-attack, (which is very possible), do you really think this woman who has been a Govener mind you, for ONLY 2 YEARS can be our next President?? If that's the case I'm moving to Canada. I'm sure she is a very nice woman, but the only woman who is actually qualified to run this country is Hillary Clinton. Obama has a steady VP. Whatever Obama lacks (experience), Biden picks up. McCain, how do you claim to have experience over Obama, when neither of you have the experience of being President? It seems you both lack experience, b/c you both were never President! McCain YOU HAVE NO ARGUEMENT.
What happen with the old republican credo: God, Family, Country. I don't want to undermind this lady, but how can she expect to fulfill the duty as vice president or President if something happens to McCain with all those kids specially the baby with down syndrome who needs his mom around for the most time.
I think that if I was in her place I will be honor and thankful for the opportunity but I will put the well being of my children in the first place.
Women can do anything but our kids always has to be out number one priority.
Johnny Boy didn't graduate 894th for nothing, this guy spends a lot
of time looking out his belly button...He did lock in that
28% that backs George. This may get him to 29%......
I'm a Navy Vet this ain't going to play down at the legion..
I applaud McCain on his choice of Palin for Vice President. So why are the liberal media and Democrats saying that she is inexperienced? Obama barely has 3 years as a senator and taught law at a university before that. Palin has been the governor Alaska and before that was mayor for a decade. In my opinion the McCain/Palin ticket brings much more experience to the table than Obama/Biden. Obama says he is for change but what has he done that proves this? He went and picked a VP who is a symbol of old politics. I'll be voting for McCain/Palin in November!
This is very interesting. McCain, and the Republican party can only try now do defend their pick for Vice President. Palin has achieved significant and impressive accomplishments, however, this pick clearly demonstrates to me that the Republican Party is clearly out of touch with the rest of America. Everyone does not live in a perfect, rich world. By making this selection, it clearly shows their is no connection with those individuals in society who truly have to fight, claw and scratch their way to a credible life. I want a president who clearly knows what it is like to struggle in society. Someone who will understand the inner city challenges in our majory metropolitian cities, as well as someone who gets it that America should take on diplomatic approaches with the rest of the world. George Bush has alienated much of the world with his strong arm approach, mightier than thou attitude. The Republican Party has made a bluder, I certainly pray and hope that you realize it. Republicans are forced to defend McCain now and I know they will do everything they can to defend his choice. But the truth of the matter is that they are scared. I would be too if I just saw a Brilliant speach delivered by my opponent. 38 Million people watched this event, can the Republican party compete. Absolutely not.....thats the fear. Bush continues to drive this country down,..... why has he been so quiet lately....could it be he does not want to give the Democrats more ammunition?? This choice, is not going to win you "The Republicans" this Presidency...I will Vote for Obama and Biden....
My fellow conservatives and Republicans and citizens of the world: Stand proud. We elected President Bush 2 times. We will elect John McCain and Sarah Palin! Don't let the rantings and ravings of these ignorant, self-absorbed, morally impoverished Obama supporters get you down. They're panicked. Absolutely panicked. Their hatred and reactivity shows us that. They're so afraid of losing that they have to lash out and quote the same drivel they hear from the drive-by media over and over again because that's all the substance they have to cling to. Feel sorry for them. The poor, demoralized lot of them.
McCain thinks he's so clever to pick a women so he snarf up all the Hillary supporters. I'm no Hillary fan but this woman is not even in the same league as Hillary. How dumb does McCain think women are? I cannot imagine an ardent Hillary fan supporting McCain and Palin just because a woman is on the ticket.
A great choice and women in this country should help support her and get over Hillary! The DNC and media shoved Obama down your throats and did everything they could to keep Hillary from being elected!
Is this the best they can do? Nothing original? Spouting and moaning about how rotten John McCain and Sarah Palin are? You cannot have an intelligent conversation with this group of people. I wonder how many even listened to her speech today, just jumped on her because she is a white female conservative Republican. I'm not against having a black president, but my God in heaven, can't they find somebody with a little more substance? Are there no other blacks in America who are worthy of the high office of president than Obama?
If something happened to McCain, she would still have more experience than Obama!
p.s. people do live past the age of 72 you know.
Sarah Palin seems to me someone who can stare down the media and the opposition and not blink out her ideals and beliefs. Experience, they said Regan was just an actor turn Governor, no international experience and look who defeated the Soviet Union.
He only met her once. Very dangerous for the country.
Proof John McCain is not in control of his faculties. The Republicans are gagging on the words as they praise his pick.
Palin was a great choice!!....a co-worker of mine, brought this to my attention today it's a creeping sign. Obama/Biden ticket ===== Osama Bin laden....
I pray that women will reject Palin's plea to let her continue what Hillary started. It is an insult to everything that Hillary stands for.
I am sorry, but I think that there is a block of women voters who are ready to vote for anyone in either party no matter what their views are as long as they are female. That is just CRAZY!
She has more executive experience than Obama. She's accomplished 10 times what he can only talk about in 2 years. and...AND... she speaks 10 times better than Clinton.
I was more than impressed with her speaking skills. Biden will have his work cut out for him for their debate. I don't think he'll be able to brow beat this one.
She can connect with middle America. That's something neither John, Barack nor Biden can do.
McCain is the only Senator who has opposed Bush than any other Republican in the house. Get your facts starighten up you all emotionally defunt Obama surrogates.
Just see the records of the Senate, you will know !
Its not Iraq War, because all Obama surrogates voted YES on that.
What McCain brings to table, no one else does.
I can't imagine to have Sarah Palin as the new VP. If there's a debate between Biden and Palin, her lack of experience could hurt McCain intentions to be the next president.
How on earth did McCain pull this off. Is really somebody he had met only once before? Republicans all day will say "yes, McCain has chosen the "most qualified "person out of all the other qualified people...but deep in their hearts they say otherwise...they know the truth...apparently McCain views this as a game...he seems to think with a woman on his ticket he will get more votes. But if (strictly hypothetically speaking) McCain gets to the white house does he really think Palin will be the best to give him advice...God forbid if something dreadful happens to McCain, will Palin be the best person to lead this nation?
Recent interview Sarah Palin asks: What does a VP do anyway?
OBAMA/BIDEN... TRUE HEROES OF WOMEN ISSUES ANF FOR ALL AMERICANS!!!
Now they're eating sour grapes because Hillary didn't get the nomination, that the first female vice president was not theirs to proclaim. Maybe they would feel better if they sent George Obama a few bucks to help him out since his own brother doesn't seem to want to do it. Multimillion income and can't help out his brother. And he says we're our brothers' keepers. Now that's laughable. That's hipocracy. That's lunacy. "If you do it to the least of those, you've done it to me," right, Obama? How many other lies have you told? You poor, brainwashed lot of you, you Obamazombies, you lobotomized parrots. When will you start to think for yourselves? Go ahead and show us your absolute hatred of anyone who disagrees with you. It's time to panic. Be afraid . . . be very afraid.
Wow.... a wolf in sheep's clothing..... litterally.
The depths of Republican poor judgement can not be fathomed.
Jim August 29th, 2008 7:53 pm ET
I always felt that CNN was following an agenda with Obama in that their spin was in his favor overall. But when this white woman is nominated for the VP......................
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Clinton is WHITE, what are you talking about JIM!...she had 18 million voters who trusted her for her values, EXPERIENCE with leaders of other Countries, with other senators, her experience with healthcare.......it's not about a WHITE WOMEN, just think if Obama supporters were to say something like this we would be called PREJUDICE!!!!!!!! dahhhhh
I am already sick and tired of how hard Republicans are trying to justify how experienced Palin is. She could be anything but not experienced. That is just a joke or undermining the intelligence of the American public. They can say she is smart or whatever but give us a break on the argument of experience and comparing her with Hilary. This is a miscalculated political move and an insult to women. The women who voted for Hilary voted for her because of her experience and views. There is no view Palin and Hilary share other than both being woman. For McCain to think woman do not look at issue and only vote based on the gender of the person it is honestly an insult. He will pay for that big time. This is the best gift McCain can give to Obama.
she is a great choice for vp. at least the republicans respect accomplished women, unlike the democrats. speaking of dumb vp choices obama went with the MAN, who got 9000 votes, instead of the woman who got over 18 million votes. that speaks volumes about his lack of judgement, and willingness to unite the democrats!
Oh my gosh...what was McCain thinking. He is handing over this election to Obama. He had much better choices.
love
Why would any Hillary supporter now vote for McCain simply because of this choice? Hillary worked hard for the nomination, has many years of experience, etc. - it just didn't happen. McCain's choice has not been vetted by a primary or debate process. It just doesn't make sense.
Just remember that if McCain wins! we Obama supporters will turn Ex -Democrat to say thanks. So were will this end? "unity now" for the sake of our country and the people who waited long for a change.
You don't want McCain to gamble with the country? Excuse me, but Obama IS a gamble. You Obamabots are insane, blind and just aren't logical in any of your rantings! Obama is a huge gamble because he hasn't done anything! Nothing! Nana! Zip! No experience. No accomplishments. Huge ego though. Speaks intelligently. Well, golly, gee, I think he's qualified. You all are loons.
A huge thumbs up and LOL to dbubla! Couldn't have said it better myself brother, or sister, or whatever you are~but your posting hit the nail squarely on the head.
Someone should ask Bill Clinton who he'd rather HAVE Hillary or Palin.
and this man is supposed to lead? to what, more of destruction?!
I may be a Clinton supporter, but I and many others love her not because she is a woman, it's because she is a great candidate.... I heard on the radio, that Palin will bring "charm" to the campaign, well we had about 8 "charming" years that "magically" distorted the economy and position of this fantastic country!
I love Hilary, and she will always have my vote, but Obama is a great choice too.
He learns qiuck, and that's what we need, not a McLame who only reacts to what will get him elected....
IT'S ABOUT THE PEOPLE!
AND WE THE PEOPLE LEARN QUICK TOO, AND WON'T FALL FOR THE TRICKS!
WE HAVE TO UNITE TO MAKE THIS COUNTRY GREAT!
LOVE YOU HILLARY!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
I think he picked her because they both have the same jaw line. Not flattering in a woman I may add. As one person mentioned earlier Michael Palin has better credentials
Please this is about oil, oil , oil!!!!!!! This woman approves of drilling in the national wildlife refuge.. We are not going to make any steps toward alternative energy use. I just got back from Alaska and we do not need this woman as VP. I am one woman who John McCain just lost from the republic state of Indiana.. This choice scares the hell out of me.
having only met her once before offering her the job.nobody else wanted to be on a sinking ship
While I am pleased that there is a woman on the ticket, I can't help but feel there is more of a motive on McCains part then just trying to get women voters won over. Didn't he leave his first wife for Cindy, a multi-millionaire? Now he has chosen a very attractive woman who is also in the oil business to be his VP. I think he is mostly thinking with his groin more then winning women voters, If I were Cindy, I would keep a very close eye on hubby Mc Cain, I am voting for Obama/Biden and all other Dems this election, I mean this country can't possibly survive another 4 years of the Repubs destroying it piece by piece,.
can she spell potato
Isn't the title on the first page misleading? DIdn't they actually meet twice. Not an argument for her nomination, but seems like odd wording on CNN's part.
Thanks, SS, for the Defenders of Life website info-OMG!
I hope Gore rips her to shreds.
CNN-REALLY NOW-do the Dems want to get into a pissing match with who is LESS QUALIFIED!!!-this woman just may be the ticket!!!
Only time will tell-By the way Campbell Brown is tres biased-as is all the newscasters on CNN-Watch PBS-quite balanced and fair.
Nobody can replace Hillary. Stupid DNC & Oba-media do need replaced. This McCain/Palin ticket just highlights how wrong the Obama/Biden ticket is. It should have been Clinton/Obama (or at least Obama/Clinton) and the whole country knows it. Egomania is NOT the kind of change we need!
I will vote for McCain because he is not sexist, or narcissistic, or an INexperienced #1 on the ticket! I will give Sara Palin a fair chance, unlike the chance given to Hillary (BY HER OWN PARTY! – which I am through with)
No, I won't forget the strong-arming done by Obama & the DNC to keep Hillary from getting the nomination.
Insult to women? Insult to women? That's not what you would have said had Hillary been nominated, is it? Now it's an insult for a woman to be nominated for vice president? Why did it change from being an honor to an insult? You have extremely short and selective memories, my dears, you liberal women whose brains are only one dimensional. I guess it's a good thing Hillary didn't get nominated. What an insult that would have been!
I am still guffawing at your posting dbubla. I worked my butt off today and that was priceless, simply priceless!
This is funny. McShane is crazy as...... Good job!!! Everyone on the Rep. ticket thinks she is so great because she does not believe in abortion, for starters. lol Republicans are sooo stupid to fall for that trick again, and again. McShane and Bush are twins. They like to make people think they are going to stop abortion. lol Bush, has been in office for 8 years and abortion is still rising at alarming numbers, so when is that going to change, never. Let's talk about things that can be changed, like the economy. lol Keep another Republican like Bush in the set and it will change, for the worse. The only thing that is hurting Obama is his skin tone. This country is soooo racist, McShane my win the election. There is no reason for McCain to be elected, other than race.
MY COMMENT TO MCCAIN'S SELECTION IS, THANK YOU.........
IF YOU WERE TRYING TO SWAY SENATOR CLINTON'S
WOMEN, YOU MISSED. SENATOR CLINTON'S SUPPORTERS
ARE INDEPENDENT WOMEN WHO ARE NOT AT ALL SUPPORTERS
OF THE N.R.A., AND IT IS SAFE TO SAY, THEY VALUE THE
RIGHT TO CHOICE....................
you know what DEMS stands for?
Dumb Extremely Moronic & Sexists.
man you people are so insecure can't have a woman take control my
penis might shrink and my husband might get upset.
This is pathetic!!! Please GOD IN HEAVEN, deliver us from McInsane!!! This carrot to the extreme right will be this country's downfall if this senile fart wins the election.
WOMEN ARE NOT THAT STUPID!!
Just saw a PUMA person on Chris Matthews, forgot her name already…looked like a real bitter sour puss, if her face looked any more stearn she would have broken the camara lenses…pathetic...and voting for McCain and his VP is against everything Clinton was for...how stupid!!!!!
This is still a free country as far as I know, free speech and all, so, post this...truth hurts unfortunately.
McCain have flip flop on everything and this time the most important decision like the VP choice. She represent everything McShame complaint about Obama. lack of experience, a celebrity, and Obama ties with disonest people and Obama rather win then but the country first.
McShame VP choice was in a beauty pagant, she is being investigated, lack of experience and he made his choice to win and not put the country first. A 72 year old man with cancer needed to pick someone that is readlly to serve the country if something happen to him. Very bad move and once again experience but bad judgement!
Where is lil bro George ??
We dont know about Obama yet.
GOV PALIN YOU WILL DO A GREAT JOB AS VP.WE AS WOMEN CAN FINALLY COME OUT OF THE DARK AGES AND INTO THE LIGHT.THANKS GOV PALIN YOU RENEW MY LOVE FOR MY COUNTRY!!!!!!
Has anyone ever hired an executive for their company after only one interview! - Neil
There goes the hypocracy again. You could say the same thing about Obama if you would only use your brain more than the 1% it's capable of.
Is it just me, or does Sarah Palin remind anyone else of "Karen" from Will and Grace. I will have a hard time taking this woman seriously....honestly Mr. McCain what were you thinking?
Dublin, Georgia, U.S.A.
It is a sad day in history when a women is blatantly used for the pleasure of one man wanting to win the presidency so bad! Palin is obviously one tough dummy! Too all my ladies out there (mainly bitter Hillary supporters), if you THINK that voting for the McCain/Palin ticket is the answer to your bitterness then you are CRAZY. McCain is doesn't give a hoot about anyone but himself. Oh my gosh, please American do not vote for this ticket. I don't care what party you are part of (i'm a republican), but this is absolutely a election of logic vs. insane! Wow....a sad day to be a republican:(
I am not a Republican, but stupid do they think we are?
Pick a woman, gain Hillary's supporters?
I just received this from a Wilderness organization I belong to–if you are at all about what happens to generations ahead, please DO NOT vote for this pair of twins. If there is even a faint remnant of anger over Obama's nomination, work to disseminate it. The Obama/Biden ticket is strong, and dedicated. It reflects what America is yearning for-respect from the world, competitiveness, and strength/prosperity within our own nation. And If you are a Democrat and a woman, as I am (no matter your age), support Hilary indirectly by supporting what she stands for as part of the Democratic party. Don't abandon future generations, simply by voting for this woman.
I just received this from a Nature Organization. This woman could care less about what matters. Take a close look from various sources–she is more of the same and in my opinion was picked to placate conservatives and women–
"Shocking Choice by John McCain
WASHINGTON– Senator John McCain just announced his choice for running mate: Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. To follow is a statement by Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund.
“Senator McCain’s choice for a running mate is beyond belief. By choosing Sarah Palin, McCain has clearly made a decision to continue the Bush legacy of destructive environmental policies.
“Sarah Palin, whose husband works for BP (formerly British Petroleum), has repeatedly put special interests first when it comes to the environment. In her scant two years as governor, she has lobbied aggressively to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling, pushed for more drilling off of Alaska’s coasts, and put special interests above science. Ms. Palin has made it clear through her actions that she is unwilling to do even as much as the Bush administration to address the impacts of global warming. Her most recent effort has been to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the polar bear from the endangered species list, putting Big Oil before sound science. As unbelievable as this may sound, this actually puts her to the right of the Bush administration.
“This is Senator McCain’s first significant choice in building his executive team and it’s a bad one. It has to raise serious doubts in the minds of voters about John McCain’s commitment to conservation, to addressing the impacts of global warming and to ensuring our country ends its dependency on oil.”
"
Just wanted all you PUMAS to know that McCain's VP nominee Sarah Palin called Hillary a"whiner" in an online Newsweek article.Think long and hard before voting for her and McCain.
Nicole August 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET
I will be up front and say I am voting for Obama. I'm from Illinois and I have seen him in action and have great respect for him and what he stands for. The only reason that I can see John McCain picked Governor Palin is because she is a woman. She does share the base Republican party values – but so do many, many more individuals and have greater experience to represent this country on the world stage. That John McCain would pick a woman and expect women everywhere to fall in line and to pick up votes because he added a female is an insult not only to women, but every person in this country. He contradicts his own words about having someone qualified and I am disappointed in what this choice represents to the American people.
Wow Nicole, I am from Illinois (Chicago) and I have also seen what he stands for. That is why I am NOT voting for him. Where did he get you? Was it the highest sales tax in the country? Was it helping Stroger get elected? Was it voting down the recall ammendment to the Illinois constitution? Was it Wright? Phlegler? Daley? Is it that we pay close to the highest property taxes in the US? Was it the beautification of the projects he championed? Or is it simply that he comes from Illinois? If you are voting for him in hopes that if he wins he takes some of this garbage with him, then I am on board. If not grow up and look around you.
Apparently Republicans believe the woman voter is naive and easily swayed. I supported Hillary because of what she stood for and believed in not because of her gender. I hope all woman voters are smart enough to see this as just another politcal ploy and vote for the issues they believe in not the hype.
John McCain must of drank too much of that Budweiser that he let his wife sell to a foreign country taking jobs from us. It is an insult to women and to compare her to Hiliary Clinton is a bigger insult. Send Bill after her-oh, no better not, she's got that Monica look.
He didn't pick her because she is a woman. He picked her because she's a good choice. He didn't pick her because she might bring the votes of women. He picked her because she's an amazing person who happens to be a woman.
I'm thrilled with his choice. She's a strong, independent woman who has shown great poise, grace, and intelligence during her time in the Alaska government. It's not a ploy to get women to vote for him. It's a decision to get people to vote for the best ticket. And that ticket happens to have a woman.
~ what exactly are Obama's credentials again , he wears pants ! he talks alot ...yes he is wonderful talker..he has all of you drinking Kool-Aid. i can only hope some of you can see thru the fog and the glitz and glam. but your Obama , has even less, experience than Govenor Palin. sheesh people ..enough with the lip service. why in the hell does the fact that McCain has had cancer..have any thing to do with anything. i pray he lives a long life. i was going to vote democrat, until Obama was elected..i would rather vote for a PRESIDENT with experience and substance. biden has nothing to do with me switching sides. the VP is an errand boy (girl). IMO~
The question only person qualified to run for president is a president running for reelection. Get off the broken wagon. Palin is the only one who has run a state as an official in a final decision making position. I have been on the fence until now I am totally behind McCain/Palin 08. I visited Alaska in 2006 and the people of Alaska just love this woman for her accomplishment for their state. I believe her fresh no nonsense outlook is something this nation needs regardless if your democrat or republican . God Bless USA
As a woman this is a huge insult.
How dare this woman compare herself to Clinton .
You've gotta be kidding!!!!
brobama.org would never make such a non-substantive pick
He picked her because he today he turned 50, sample as that
It appears that the focus is on Palin and Obama. Shouldn't the focus be on how she measures up to Sen. Biden? It's obvious that was she was chosen to bring in people that supported Clinton to support McCain. Because of the dynamic speech that Mrs. Clinton called for unity among the democratic party, I don't think that this will change the minds of these citizens. As a woman, she will bring about change but she still is no Hillary Clinton, they're two different people, with different ideals.
Sorry John. You lost a lot of votes including mine. We are not stupid people.
It amazes me that I can post remarks as well as anyone else, but they do NOT get chosen. Ever... not one!
I'm going to try this one more time.... though it appears to be an exercise in futility!
This woman is a hockey mom with a degree (I think, it's a degree) in journalism! She has no foreign experience at all. She is from a state that is so densely populated that it is like a huge little town with all the corruption that comes with small towns. "You scratch my back and I will scratch yours." We just had a big scandal up there from another Republican congressman. But what this woman does have is a husband who is an OIL MAN. You can buy anything if you have enough money. She is not in touch with the common people any more than McCain. She is a female Buchanan! Come on, People.
And they think we will think this woman is another Hillary!!
I think I just about spit up in my mouth.
This is disgusting. I am appalled by the poor judgment shown by McSame here.
Think about this. He choose Sarah Palin as his running mate. This is someone who he barely knows and clearly is not qualified to be in the position she was just offered. Much better options were available for him. Clearly he made this choice based on trying to gain votes and NOT on picking a person who would be the best choice for our country.
Obama COULD have done the popular move and picked Clinton, but he did not. He went for someone strong in foreign policy in Biden and he choose the best person for the job. That's good judgment to me, and his choice reflected what is best for our country, not necessarily what would be best for his campaign.
MsShame selfishly picked a nobody female to try and gain some votes. SHAME ON HIM FOR THAT RECKLESS DECISION AND SHAME ON ANYONE WHO WOULD VOTE FOR A PERSON WHO PUTS HIS CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF OUR COUNTRY'S BEST INTEREST.
If anyone out there really thinks Palin was the "best" choice for vp and our country you truly are a fool.
Obama 08
I am shocked an completely appauled that Hillary Supporters.. TRUE HILLARY SUPPORTERS would fall for such a scam as this. What a gimmick. This woman stands for the complete OPPOSITE as Hillary and yet because she's a woman you're willing to vote for McCain. What a joke you all are. This was a clever tactic by McCain but as a True Hillary supporter.. who was voting on the ISSUES and NOT THE CANDIDATE; it will be a cold day in hell before I cast a vote for MCain/Palin. I can't believe you people.... Obama stands for what Hillary stood for, yet she would have made a better president. McCain is obviously playing a game, and if Hillary hadn't run such a historic campaign which left so many of us feeling cheated, he would never have considered Palin. Politics is such a game and you so called Hillary Supporters are being played. If the unmentionable happens (and it very well can) to either candidate; I'd feel much safer with Biden than Polin. Why gamble with the future of this coountry? Very Insulting!
For all of you Hillary supporters that vote for McCain/Palin. What are you thinking????? I too am a strong supporter of Hillary and was very angry. I want a woman in the White House just as much as you do, however, I want the right woman, and Sarah Palin is not the RIGHT woman. She is the absolute opposite of what Hillary stands for. Get over it, I have. Why on earth would you vote for someone who is anti-abortion, and a social conservative. Don't vote for the Republicans just to make a point. Eight is enough. Obama/Biden has my vote.
I heard someone mention on TV news, that the thing about Hilary was all about women. It's wrong!!!!! It was about Hilary....She can run this country in a heart beat...... it was about Hilary. She should try in 4 years again. Obama might not have many years of experience, but he has fresh ideas, goals, plans and youth. Mccain is Old, cancerous 4 times, tired, traumatize emotionally and mentally. How is someone like that going to run the country. We had enough of Bush. The economy sucks, we need a young, smart, intelligent, successful, family oriented, people listener, president. GOOOOO OBAMA
I did not vote for Clinton. But I have researched Palin and I can tell you all, SHE IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO CLINTON.
Good grief....well, finally, the last nail in McCains coffin!! He is showing his age with this selection. As a woman I am insulted that he thinks that by choosing her that I'll "cave" and vote for him....and as a Republican....I say...
Obama '08/'12
Watch the face of the woman behind McCain as he made the announcement of his choice for his VP running mate. The woman had no idea of the name that was coming, and looked severely worried and had no idea where McCain was going until he said "Sarah Palin". That die-hard Republican would have had the same reaction if he had chosen some stranger on the corner, and to many Americans and most of the world, that's just what he did. If you're Republican-at-all-cost, your political "spinning" looks foolish and desparate.
Shame on you John McCain.! For setting this sweet inteligent woman up for failure just to pull disgruntled Hillary supporters. You are leaving the country in dire straights should God forbid you get sick or the unthinkable. How would she step up and run the country with no policy experience or much more in any other area? This is a slap in the face to women just like your comment of making Cindy McCain Ms. Buffalo wing. Any Hillary supporter that jumps on this band wagon deserves to wear a Buffalo wing t-shirt too. Hillary is an experienced, intelligent, and smart woman and deserves a tribute better than this. One thing I can say; you will have someone to blame when it doesn't work. You're trying to ruin her career as she will go down in history as the first Republican woman running for VP to lose because of her credentials. She seems too naive to know what she's being set up for. Best of luck Mrs. Palin!
He picked her because today he just turned 50
How can we POSSIBLY expect this NOBODY to lead us if necessary?!
-INSULTED and DISGUSTED
Regarding 'Eve from NY', you can't be serious. Have you guys ever thought of voting for someone for their stand on issues? Do you guys realized by voting for McCain just because Hillary didn't make it is possibly the stupidest thing you could do? McCain is the complete opposite of Clinton and what she believes in and now that he chose Palin you're going to vote for Obama? Please, just don't vote, you and your 'group' would be doing America a favor.
You Clinton supporters sure are something...
WOW!!! Only one thought for you female pro-choice Hillary supporters....Palin does not believe in abortion under any circumstances.
Vote for McCain and Palin '08 and wait for the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.
What a week!!!
She didn't go to grad school. I'm 20 years old. I'd have a higher education than her before she leaves office, and from a more prestigious university than University of Idaho!
I'm sorry but I don't see how she is more qualified than Obama. Obama has actually had to make public choices that involved foreign affairs and national security. What decisions did Palin have to make? She sued the fricking Department of Interior for putting polar bears on the endangered list, she's under investigation for wrongfully firing someone (sounds familiar?), she shoots animals from planes? I hope she has better aim than Dick Cheney! She opposes same sex marraige and when the Alaskan Supreme Court ruled against her, she wrote a constitutional ban against same sex marraige. She, as many people have stated already, is pro-life. Nobody knows where she stands on issues of creationism – read her flip-flopping (http://dwb.adn.com/news/politics/elections/story/8347904p-8243554c.html), and thinks that global warming is "unreliable, and her husband is an employee of an oil company.
I'm sorry but the global warming issue bugs me. Has anyone seen the recent strengths of hurricanes, the tornados in random places (including a tornado warning in Los Angeles, of all places, earlier this year), the tsunamis? Those are all related to global warming and to point to all the evidence as "unreliable" is turning a blind eye to the plight of the people.
I also find it highly suspicious that McCain also picked a former Alaskan beauty queen. Apparently he likes the women close to him to be former beauty queens/models.. Cindy McCain was a former rodeo queen, which is a part rodeo competition, part beauty pageant, and I can come up with so many tasteless jokes about that... and John McCain's first wife was a former model, before she died, probably from the grief that compounded her cancer when John McCain pressured her for a divorce so he can marry Cindy.
CNN and Larry King just knocked down there creditability a few more notches by having the racist Kelly Anne Conway on for commentary on the Palin discussion.
This proves what the Republicans have always said – you just can't trust what McCain will do.
A few points: If Palin is such a conservative, family values woman, why isn't she at home taking care of her husband and 5 kids including a 5 month old with Down's syndrome?
If she is so great, why does her husband, a BP employee, inappropriately sit in on meetings that should be private?
Pros:
Woman, 5 kids, hockey mom, runner-up in Miss Alaska
Cons:
President Sarah Palin with 1.5 years of experience.
Governor Sarah Palin Vice President.., one heart beat from the Presidency of the United States. Are you kidding ! The Russian's are laughing.. What's that guy's name again.., Barack.., Barack Obama ? I am for the first time in my life.., looking at a Democratic. John.., what is your age and health ? A little concerned..
Who's going to watch the kids? Do we really want this nasal know-nothing to be president if McPain croaks?
Wow is this crazy or what well I'm not voting for her I've always supported Obama and I'm sorry her beliefs are straight bonkers not going to change how I feel because she is a woman. I think she should govern her state of Alaska and take care of her family. I have an child with Downs and it's a great responsible and I love my daughter regradless of her challenges and continue to support her. Personally I think this is a slap in the face to us women. McCain doesn't have a clue like Obama said last night he doesn't get it. What a insult and very disrespectful !!!!
Obama!
Oh pul-ease....I never wanted Hillary but to compare this woman's
biography to hers, is an insult.....It isn't just any woman will do Mc cain....Its pathetic....to think feminist only want any woman you can drag from the evangelical closets.
Now McCain, Cindy, and Sarah can have a threesome.
This proves what the Republicans have always said – you just can't trust what McCain will do.
A few points:
If Palin is such a conservative, family values woman, why isn't she at home taking care of her husband and 5 kids including a 5 month old with Down's syndrome?
If she is so great, why does her husband, a BP employee, inappropriately sit in on meetings that should be private?
So – better to have the president of the united states have no credentials, and a a career politician as vice president. Than – a career politician as president, an a vice president with no credentials.
McCain is senile. This is a political gimmick and shows how desperate he is ! Not only is McCain desperate, he is very dangerous. His vice president selection not only show extreme lack of judgment, but it also ties McCain even closer in similarity with Bush. They both will put our country at risk to settle a score or in McCain's case, to win this election. As a communication specialist, I viewed the video several times of Ms.Palin's debut. McCain's expressions, body language, and the twisting of his ring on his finger, indicates that he's very uneasy and unprepared for Ms. Palin's remarks. McCain has clearly shown his true colors. He will do anything, at anytime, to win this election. This women clearly is not presidential material. Just listen intently to how she speaks. You can also tell that the level of excitement by the audience is staged. You hear one man constantly screaming no matter what Ms. Palin is saying. The audience is clapping frantically at every word that is uttered from this women's mouth. McCain is far from being a maverick, but he has proven to be a desperate, dangerous, idiot!!!
As a woman, I find it insulting that the Republicans feel that Clinton supporters will just "make more cracks" in the ceiling because they are running with a woman candidate. Clinton supporters supported her because she was an experienced leader with new ideas, not simply because she is a woman.
Eve – from NY. I know you live in the Dem. bubble, BUT trust me when I tell you this is real. Call me a fool but, as a die hard feminist and Democrat since I was old enoough to vote, i will vote for McCain this time around. I have never been so disappointed in my Party, the Democratic Party, then I have been this year. Call me a PUMA, but I will happily endorse MacCain this time around. F Obama and all the far Left pundits who have taken over our Party.
Cindy must be getting old..bring in the NEW Mrs John McCain
never thought i'd ever question the sanity of someone running for the white house.
Get a grip all you Campbell Brown bashers! I'm tired of everyone bashing the media. I don't always agree with a lot of them all of the time but they're doing their job and as long as they're not being totally biased, cut them some slack. How many of us do you think could sit back and be totally unbiased?
He only met her once? You got to be kidding me. Could this be McCain's Monica?
Eight years ago I campaigned for John McCain. Almost from the beginning (here in NH), the Republican Party made it clear that they wanted Bush. It really didn't matter how many votes McCain got. I saw the same thing happen with Obama and Clinton. No party determines who I vote for, and no media tells me what to think.
The things I have always admired about McCain are his refusal to let anyone tell him how to think or how to vote. This week I met a former army major from PA who was in Iraq for more than a year. He says we are making a difference there every single day and that the Iraqi people invited him in for tea every time they saw him. But that story is never on the news. When McCain said we were making a difference and should let Petraeus get the job done, both parties blasted him.
McCain wanted to use the surplus from the Clinton era to shore up social security. It didn't happen. How does social security look now?
There are many examples, but the point is that McCain can be something of a maverick. I like mavericks. Picking Governor Palin was a reinforcement for me of the person that I believe in. She is a governor and governors historically outperform Senators or Representatives in presidential polls. She is from Alaska, which gets no national attention (and they probably appreciate that most of the time). She is young and energetic. She is a union member. Yes, do take note of that-a Republican union member.
And now for the woman thing. Top Democrats didn't want Hillary in Obama's camp because of the "Bill Factor". Is there anything more sexist than that? Is anyone concerned that Biden's wife might actually have an identity, a history, a point of view? Of course not. Wives stay in the background. Women who are true Democrats won't vote for McCain because of his pick, but independent women just might, especially if they were already leaning that way. And anyone disgusted with both parties can vote an alternative-yeah, they do exist.
She 44 and has a 4 month old baby? Is that her baby or her daughter's? This is just weird.
Let's face it; John McCain picked this woman because she is hot...
Cindy McCain ought to be worried. John has already demonstrated that he'll dump his wife when someone better comes along, and Palin definitely looks like an upgrade.
As I watched the report on McCain's decision for VP I as a women did not get the feeling like, hey a women I am so happy no not at all i thought of this as a strategic move and
i feel sorry for this women who is being used her and her children will be used and it is sad that some of my fellow americans will vote for this reason, when will we finally end the reign of hell we have been in for eight years , exoerience, we must think of the people and that is what Obama /Biden care for. not the trumped up speeches that the republican make by beibg blind to the eight years we have suffered as a diminishing power. my vote will count as a women with children in need of change for the future and that will be Obama
bad move McCain bad and sad that you would use this women I am a strong Hillary supporter and I will follow her cause
All women should be truly insulted by this travesty. What idiotic member of the McCain campaign thought this was a good idea??!! Do these jerks actually believe women are so naive and stupid to vote for McCain simply because he decided to put a woman on his ticket!? Unbelievable!!! Wake up America....these Republicans are getting so desperate that they are finally beginning to show how they truy feel about women. We're just a means to an end for them and they are so incredibly stupid to think that we are so incredibly stupid that we would fall for this crap!!! Take note women of America.....DON'T FALL FOR THIS GARBAGE!!! And Gov. Palin should be ashamed for allowing herself to be used this way.
Vote Obama/Biden who respect and admire the women in their lives for the people they are not for what they can do for them.
John McCain Is insulting! Does he acually think I will support Sarah Pladin because she is a woman? Gender has never been as issue. He is an insult to me as well as the the percentage of 18 Million "Hillary Supporters" that may be women. and support her values and beliefs. I will continue to support Barrak Obama and and those of the democratic system. Sarah is not a plecibo for Hillary.
Go Barack!
With this type of judgment, Now we can perhaps rationalize how and why Senator McCain became a prisoner of war.
I almost feel sorry for the Republicans. They have to bite their lip and smile and act like they are happy about this choice.
They can take a small pleasure in taking the spotlight off Barack Obamas speech...but what they have to deal with, is the the next 60 days of hearing her speak.
We know and they know...she is not qualified to answer the 3 am call!!!
I think he has lost his mind !!!!!!!
Who with any thought would allow this woman to be our vp and quite possible the President........
Obama has just got my vote
Obama08
Hey,
Now that Obama has blown his nose "self admitted" it seems I think he close to being out of bullets.
Please do not forget the U.S. Constitution, and favor one candidate by unfair sensorship of the comments submitted.
Ron
My admiration for his supposed integrity has really eroded over the years. Ever since his insincere support for the Bush candidacy after being being 'Rove-icised" into the ground and now this insult to women! As though ANY woman could be a substitute for Clinton.
I suppose he would have picked Condi Rice for VP if Clinton had gotten the nomination to appease the Obama supporters.
How do you spell O-B-V-I-O-U-S ?
This is an insult to women and it shows that even in our society today, we often confuse progress with slander. Women are still used as props and by default we allow it. I cannot believe that Palin is allowing McCain to advertise her and her children to represent his mischievous politics. - Charlotte, NC
Here's another one. When did being vice president change from being an honor to an insult? When Hillary lost? Slander? My dear, get out your dictionary. Women are still used as props? Is Hillary a prop? Is she a prop for Bill Clinton? Would she have been a prop for Obama? I guess so. Strong, intelligent women know better. Unlike most of you who are ranting and raving here, jumping to the fastest conclusion you can, not strong enough or courageous enough to think it through before you speak.
Everyone keeps talking about how Barack Obama has no foreign policy experience. What experience did Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have? Both came from governorships. Both were good presidents.
Both McCain and Palin should withdraw their names from consideration as Republican nominees; McCain is clearly a nut; Palin is clearly naive and in way over her head; she should have removed herself from consideration. This wrecks any chance McCain had of being seriously considered by thoughtful people. This nomination shows McCain to be more style than substance, more interested in doing what he's done all his life–stick his tongue out at authority–than being a mature adult. This is a sickeningly bad selection.
As a Hillary Clinton delegate, I think it is a great choice. I am
proud that McCain had the good sense to do what Obama was too
arrogant to do, pick a woman! If Obama would have listened to the
majority of democrats, and picked Hillary Clinton, he would have had
my vote. He effectively said I don't care about the 18 million people
who voted for Hillary Clinton, I don't want and don't need your vote.
Okay then, he lost millions of his own party. Now that he made an
incredibily stupid choice due to his own pride, he has to pay the
price. McCain is the one asking for our votes and addressing us,
instead of the Obama campaign simply demanding we get on board like
good little dems. Well note to you Obama, you had your chance, you
blew it, and women will not simply go to the back of the party and
keep our mouths shut.MCCAIN IS LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER EVERYDAY.
Have to love all these GOP bloggers, more than likely sitting in some dingy campaign room, claiming to be Hillary Democrats – I don't think so LOL! Hillary supporters are not some blind sheep that will simply vote for any woman! I couldn't believe the outrage among women today at work – have to hand it to McCain – he sure knows how to anger many, many women all at once! Now that's talent!
Aside from all of this – this is a very dangerous choice – she comes no where close to Obama's experience AND education! Obama is a Constitutional Scholar – he UNDERSTANDS our governance framework – he has a Juris Doctorate from Harvard! Mrs. Palin has an undergraduate degree from Idaho in Journalism – hmmmm
What is disturbing to me, is that he obviously picked her because he thought she would help him win, not run the country. All she is being used for is the election.
If gender and race didn't exist, would you PUMA's as you call yourselves really be voting for McCain/Palin over Obama/Biden? You know, if it was all about the issues?
What about if the Democrats had the Female VP, and Republicans had the Black Presidential Nominee? What I'm getting at here is that if interchanging race and gender would have somehow made a difference in how you'd vote, you my friend should not be allowed to vote.
@*!%#
If McCain ever gets elected as president and has health problems, this young person with little experience and of not-much-we-know-about (character, temperament, judgement, and policy stance), except for some scandal with his ex-brother-in-law.
McCain might be comfortable with someone like Sarah who won't challenge him; McCain can't stand Mitt or anyone else who may look better than him.
He met this person once, 6 months ago. He doesn't even know what this person is like; but no matter, she won't be challenging him, busying learning what VP is about.
We can't elect McCain. This VP selection (process and result) alone shows how irractic, scary, and dangerous he is.
She wasn't picked because she's a woman.... she was picked because she has influence to push drilling in Alaska. The gender angle is a smoke screen.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!
KNOCK KNOCK ... WHO IS THERE? . . . SARAH, SARAH PALIN ... WHO? NO REALLY, WHO IS THERE?
Its an absolute insult to Hillary supporters everywhere. I started out and have always been an Obama supporter but Sarah Palin comparing herself to Sen. Clinton is just absurd. Who is she? Her introduction to the people of America sounded like a dating profile gone terribly wrong. "She enjoys hunting, fishing, and moose stew." Really people? Our next VP is going to be a trigger happy moose stew lover?! The only similarity between Sen. Clinton and Sarah Palin is that they both are women. The similarities end there.
McCain's VP pick is astonishing. This is the person who is qualified to be one heartbeat away from the presidency? In her speech today, she mentioned her husband's snowmobiling, her PTA and city council experience? This is so transparent, McCain doesn't know Sarah Palin, he has met with her once – this is outrageous. The country is in serious trouble – the economy, the United States is at war. Unbelievable that the Republican Party could praise this VP choice.
Are those pictures of her posing nude in the 80's real?
If the McCain party is working on the angle of these depends on the top of the ticket, then that tells me he doesnt care who his vp is and he asked a mother with a new baby who has down sindrum. what a selfish move cuz he doesnt care for her life or her baby's life, and i cant believe she said yes, where are her thoughts at? Joe Biden almost quit before he even started in the senate, i have a cousin who is "speical" my aunt quit her job and my uncle works 2 jobs to keep them all together. Gov. Palin i ask god to pray for you and your family because you have just been thrown into the biggest fire ever, Sen.
McCain your SELFISH!!!!!!
Palin has the same amount of foreign policy experience as the rest of us. Yet some feel this is a great choice. That means they think I'm partially qualified for the VP position. HEY MCCAIN I'M TALL, SEXY, AND A FORMER BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNER. Drop Palin and come get some. - curvacious one
Typical. I'll bet you're 300 pounds if you're 100. You should try to become vice president some day. Oh, I forgot, Bill can't run again. Shucks.
McCain must have a VERY LOW OPINION OF WOMEN to have totally ignored many, many women that are much more qualified and would have the ability to represent women's issues much more.
I have another problem with her. I am a full-time mother of 2 - and they don't get near enough time from me. With 5 children, one a baby with downs syndrome, working surely more than 40 hours a week outside of the home, with her husband also doing the same, how is she actually raising her children herself? If she gets the vp job, she will be working, what 60-70 hours a week??? What percentage of attention could she give the vp job with that many children, many of them younger???? I just don't think it's possible to give with that many children while giving them the attention they deserve, just speaking from my experence and all the mother's experiences that I've also seen.
It's 3AM, the telephone rings. The President has become incapacitated and the VP needs to step in to run the country.
Who do you want that VP to be?
You can read the desperation in the Republican bloggers (attempting to hide under a "Hillary supporter" disguise) words. You can see Republican pundits doing backflips–saying ANYTHING they can think of–to bring some pseudo sanity to this most insane choice. I am worried about Mr. McCain. His judgment is terrible...couldn't be worse. He is not concerned with the U.S.; he has made that very clear today. Frighteningly clear. Obama is SUCH a safe choice compared to these two clueless dimwits.
We need to ask all of the seniors and Beauty Queens to sign up to be the President of the United States of America. My mom has her BA Degree, she 69 years old, very beautiful and she is an African American McCain could have gotten two for one.
I don't care that Palin has a special-needs child just like how I don't care that McCain was a POW or that Biden lost his wife and child in a car crash or how Obama's father was completely absent.
What I care about is that my body is not up for negotiation, I demand that my pay be equal, and more importantly, I demand that every single American have the same exact rights that I do. And for McCain to think that because I have a vagina I'm going to think that his old, mysoginistic ask picked a woman that I will vote for him? He's got another thing coming.
I was a Hillary supporter not because of her genetalia, but because of her policies. Policies that are closely linked to Obama's. So why would I ever, even for a fleeting moment, consider voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin? He voted against equal pay, and against the domestic violence act (penned by Joe Biden). So why, why would I find his choice anything other than a gross misjudgment and slap in the face of the American people, especially women. A woman with no policies or bad policies is no better, and in my opinion, much worse than a man with okay policies.
I'm anxious to hear what David Gergan has to say regarding Palin.
This election, Palin even could not dream the dreams that Hillary gave to those who made the 18M cracks. Only the future Republican primaries will tell whether her party deems her worth that dream or not.
Republicans, please don’t play gender or race card; public is much smarter than you think.
McCain should save his 28th August aid for November. He will need it then, when the Historic journey that Obama started by accepting Democratic nomination becomes a milestone in the History of American Presidency.
Obama and Biden will confer as equals. McCain will need to tutor Palin. She is a promising young woman, but totally unable to take the reins of the Presidency if needed.
I am at a loss for words on this one. And when I read comments who support McCain's VP choice knowing he met her once....this is just to scary for words and it truly makes me sick. That kind of stressful sick to my stomach sick. Who is she??? If Mr. 72 were to God forbid, die, she would be PRESIDENT PEOPLE!!!! WAKE UP!!! Before you pledge your dying love for this match made in hell, please find out who the heck she is first please. And we know why he picked her, the day after Biden was picked he calls her. For one reason only and we all know it. This stupid old man is playing politics with OUR LIVES!!! I hate this man. He doesn't get it, how stupid does he think us women are and I do hope all you women out there will THINK!!! THINK!!! Were you behind Hillary for her or just because she was a woman? Big difference I might add, if you were behind her just for the sake of her being a woman only, shame on all of you with that thought process. And for all of you who will vote for McCain because Obama didn't pick her, again, shame on you. For the entire time they were both campaining they both were so alike they had to make sure and to fight for something that made them different. So please stop the petty bull....So some of you say that you would rather McCain run this country because Obama didn't pick Hillary as his VP. So your going to vote for McCain. It's as if your cutting your nose to spite your face. Such absolute disregard for this country over your mindless reason that a "woman" is not in the Dem's picture, please look in the mirror and ask yourself why you really wanted Hillary.
And anyone who would vote for a woman just for the sake of having a woman president in your lifetime is a very narrow minded, selfish reason if you ask me. Scary, so very scary. I wanted Hillary to win also because of who she is, what she has done and in my heart, I believe she would have made a great president. But she didn't win, and I'll vote of Obama. McCain, his charity stealing wife and this whoever she is..... I have to go, I'm getting sick.
Hey, I was a soccer mom, can I be VP?
I just wanted to let you know that I watched your coverage of the VP announcement by John McCain today. After listening to the commentaries, I have decided to upgrade my satellite programming to include FOX News. I have resisted paying the extra money for over 5 years, however, it will now be worth the price.
A few of your commentors were so unobjective, and blasted such spin (ex. Hillary Rosen and some other dude), to brainwash people into believing that John McCain made the biggest mistake of his life. In acutally, that was a brilliant choice. As for the argument of being a "heartbeat away," we are all a heartbeat away. Remember Sinatra's song "I did it my way." Go John.
Goodbye fellas.
The truth about Sara Paline
In 2006, get this, she was for the Bridge to no where. But today she said she was against.
Against Polar bears on the endangered species list
Believes that there is no such thing as global warming
Is strongly prolife
Called Hillary "a whiner"
Unreal! When McCain introduced her, he had to look down at the paper to read her name. No way, no how, no McPalin!
Obama-Biden '08
How many words can you get out of: OBAMABIDEN
i am flabergasted that this woman was nominated i am astonished that the united states is playing this game it is disgusting> the republicans should be ashamed for themselves for being even more ignorant than ever>
mccain is a dinosaur and now< simply because he wants to out do the wonder of obama
good luck getting internation respect after this choice
god forbid mccain is elected
To Charlotte, NC: I couldn't agree more. It was an attempt at a clever ploy and will end the same way it started. BUST! Phalin is no Hillary, never was, and never will be. When will men stop trying to exploit women for their own enrichment?
The justification was just too obvious. Insulting, actually. That poor baby boy – I feel horrible that the GOP would use a loving family to crusade against Roe v. Wade.
Are we sure Karl Rove wasn't part of this?
Wow, it didn't take long for the dirt to come out. Palin is under 2 ethics investigations for abusing her power to get a state trooper fired who was involved in a bitter custody dispute with her sister. Holy cow, how did the vetting miss this. I guess John shouldn't have chosen someone he only met once. I guess her reputation of a fighter of corruption is gonna take a hit on that. Strike one. No foreign policy experience. Strike Two. A right to lifer trying to court Hillary's Pro-Choice Base? Strike Three. Your're out Palin. Seriously, McCain should have chosen Mitt, at least he could have delivered an important state to the electoral total.
Wow, Folks,
Is this the man whose hands we are going to put the future of AMERICA to?
A 73 year old man, who needs a young woman around him chosen by "loved at the first glance" to boost his job up?
He does not even know what he can expect from this woman!!!
They will need to work very close days by days, solving huge problems of the World, and of Amercia, and be ready for each other any day or night!
What will happen to the country if he wakes up from this delirium?
What if it comes out that they CAN NOT WORK TOGETHER?
The World, including America is in a huge danger of Natural catastropes, Climate Changing, Energy Crisis, Financial depth, Terrorism, etc.
Can we afford a "love at the first glance" in this circumstansis for our leadres?
Well, these are all happening because of the big mistake of the Democratic Party not choose Hillary Clinton, who has already been approved what the country would be, if she would be.....
She was preparing for this job for 8 years, and was working through the primary wonderfully.......Well, SHE would be the real choice for the country!
But it is already done, and we all accepted Obama.
But please, Don't let this OLD MAN to destroy the dream what Obama set into our mind , the hope, what we are trusting in...
McCain is an absolutely bad choice! He just proved this with his OLd Male-type mistake today!
This is the typical "old man and the young Lady story"! America! Where are you going!
If we are giving power to an old guy who is showing that he is making the Male-like mistake who needs a presence of young lady around them to refreshing their life!
Wow, please don't let him lead us, our wondeful country to the final diasaster. (It is enough for us to cope with the Natural disasters, we don't need to add more to these by a bad choice!)
Please America, wake up!
I am shocked that no one else has picked up on this. Palin has a young baby–less than a year old that has Down Syndrome and the woman is more worried about her career than caring for a child that very obviously needs his mother??? She is totally disregarding the special needs of her child. How will she fulfill the demands of travel and the needs of her children? Something will go neglected. And please, I am a feminist, mother of 3, one of which had cancer and necessitated me prioritizing my child over my career while we stabilized him and completed chemo. If a woman decides to have children, they are also committing to meeting their needs irregardless of what they actually turn out to be.
This was obviously not a decision reflecting "America First." This was a decision generated from a desparate self serving agenda.
People, this just goes to show that McCain is completely out of his wig!!!!! For PUMA and any other simple minded voter (whether your male or female), this bud's for you!!!!!! LOLOLOL
Oh my goodness, I can't hold the laughter in, WHAT A NUTCASE!!!!!!
LOLOLOL
HaHaHa!! McCAIN THINKS YOU WOMEN ARE SIMPLE-MINDED. HE BELIEVES YOU WOMEN WILL "GO FETCH" HIM A VOTE IF HE CHOOSES THIS LADY. McSAME WILL LET HER TALK AND THINK ALL SHE WANTS UNTIL HE HITS OFFICE. THEN YOU WILL HARDLY HER A PEEP OUT OF HER AND IT'S BACK TO THE STONE AGES FOR YOU WOMEN. DON'T LET THIS MAN FOOL YOU. THIS PAULIN LADY SAID "WHAT EXACTLY DOES A VP DO EVERYDAY". WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!! McCAIN ONLY MET THE LADY ONCE. IF THIS ISN'T A SCAM TO GET HIM VOTES THEN I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE "NEXT COMMANDER AND CHIEF"!! McSAME IS TRYING TO PREY ON THE SIMPLE-MINDED SO THAT YOU CAN LET HIM SREW-UP YOUR LIVES FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS. OH YEAH!!! FOR 19 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HEARING "WE DON'T KNOW OBAMA". WILL I HEAR THE SAME ABOUT THIS LADY NO ONE KNOWS BUT THE ALASKIANS? SHE BEING USED...AND IT'S SAD THAT IT COULD BE A WOMEN THAT HELPS TAKE YOU BACK TO THE 20'S (FOR WOMEN). I WONDER IF SHE EVEN KNOWS THAT McCAIN DOESN'T SUPPORT WOMEN'S RIGHTS??
McShame have been shotting at the hip this whole campaign. He makes important decision with little thought to it. He was quick to run his month reagarding Russia now after two meeting her two times and selected her come on. I am a secretary and I was interview more time for my position then she what a bad judgement . He made this decision all out of getting in the spotlight. He love being in the spotlight and he will have this country fighting one war after another. He have is no marverick. He is a old fool. He just don't get it.
I wonder if Sean Hannity and Karl Rove were sitting members of his
advisory board?
Charlotte, The bigger insult is the way Hillary was treated by the party that she and her husband built. If you are looking for insults against women, take a look at the 2008 Democratic Primary race. Hil won 9 out of the last 14 primaries but was asked (forced) to conceed to OB. As a feminist, I am no longer a die hard Dem, but open to other scenarios.
I sure hope women don't fall for this clear political stunt. In fact, it seems it is an insult to women's intelligence to think they will vote for a woman because she is a woman and not vote based on the issues.
I hope women understand that this woman wants to completely outlaw abortion rights for women including pregnancies by rape. She is a radical pro-life activist.
This is a joke by John McCain, the one who claims to put country first. With his age he is the highest risk presidential canidate to have health problems which means his VP is very likely have to step in to be President if he wins.
While Palin may be an attractive lady she is a sports journalist who has only been involved in small town politics and only served the small population of Alaska for 1.5 years.
I had the wierdest dream last night.... John McCain got himself one of those mail order Polynesian brides..... whew! Thank goodness that was just a bad dream!
I'm not laughing with Senator McCain... I'm laughing AT him!
You republicans that are pretending to be Hillary supporters are not fooling ANYONE!! If you love Hillary, you love her because of the issues that she stands for. If you supported Hillary just because she was a woman, than you weren't really a supporter. Sarah Palin has no experience, stands for the reverse of what Hillary does, and has only met John McCain once? You are calling the American women of this country stupid. We know better. Change is on the way and it DOESN'T include Sarah Palin and John McCain.
Wake up people!
Watch the face of the woman behind McCain as he made the announcement of his choice for his VP running mate. The woman had no idea of the name that was coming, and looked severely worried and had no idea where McCain was going until he said "Sarah Palin". That die-hard Republican would have had the same reaction if he had chosen some stranger on the corner, and to many Americans and most of the world, that's just what he did. Politics in action.
What does it say about McCain's judgment that he chose someone to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency based on ONE face to face meeting?
I think the pictures with Biden on Obama's MySpace page read like a fortune cookie..."Our Moment is Now"...thank God they got pictures of their moment. Did their slogan masters not bother to hit Webster's up on the meaning of the word Moment; "1 a: a minute portion or point of time : instant b: a comparatively brief period of time2 a: present time <at the moment she is working on a novel"
McSane in making this decision proves to the world he would be worst than and STUPIDER than BUSH. God! I can't wait till the WEIGHT OF THIS STUPID GOVERNMENT IS LIFTED OFF MY SHOULDER AND AMERICAN BY OBAMA/BIDEN
Mc Cain is got to be out of his mind. she is younger than Mc cain's daughter and has no experience.i like both Mc cain and Obama and was undecided. Now i am goin to vote for Obama. there is no way i am goin to let baby popping Palin be president of the USA. She does not have what it takes to be president
People are so concerned with McCains' choice for VP and the alleged lack of experience Gov. Palin has in the political arena. What about Obama......Say 145 day in Congress? Is this the experience we want in a Commander-in-Chief; never serving in the military? The President-elect has a great big mess to deal with from the current state of affairs surrounding the military and other issues on the home front. It is unfortunate that each President spends the first four years cleaning up the mess from the prior individual who held the office; if there lucky, they get to spend another four years getting things rolling to leave it for the next person.
I can proudly say that I have traveled to more countries that the GOP V.P nominee...woohoooo... I know geography, I speak 4 languages and I have never been to DC, Can I get the secretary of state job under Mclame? oops, I forgot, neither I nor my wife work for an oil company or are cronies, I guess I will not get it.
Hmmm... McCain's first wife... a swimwear model. McCain's second wife...a rich cheerleader, and his Vice President... a pageant queen. We can only guess who will be in his administration... Miss America? The Cowboy's cheerleading squad? Whoever happens to be on the front cover of the next Sports Illustrated Swimwear issue? Mr. McCain, you are a joke!
Thank you Jen of Gainesville...you said it all...
'He can gamble with his life or his party. But we do not want him to gamble with our country.'
Well, this now at least has to end the debate over experience doesn't it? I mean come on, McCain's campaign team can in no way now continue the barrage against Obama for a supposed lack of experience. Palin has one term as governor of Alaska, true, but really how much more is that worth? Very little. So lets get to the heart of the real debates. Throw the pointless scare tactic of "Experience" out the window.
To top it off, as a woman, I feel a bit insulted. I truly hope Palin wasn't asked to take on such an important office simply to seduce the women of this country. I hope it was for much better reasons. And as a citizen of the state where Palin was born and went to college (Idaho), I hope it wasn't just to pull in Western voters. I hope it was for much better reasons. Let's get this campaign going on the issues that are vital to our country and our people. Because as a single woman, I struggle on a day to day basis to meet expenses and bills without the benefit of tax breaks for families and an additional woman. Because as a teacher in the state of Idaho, I have a salary that is far below what it should be. I am lucky if by the end of the month, I have $2.00 left in my pocket. And as a person who lives with an incurable immune disorder disease, I don;t even dream about getting to see a doctor to have it monitored, since my $1500 medical deductible is practically like having no insurance at all. So, drop the experience card McCain. Stand by your choice instead of your hypocritical scare tactic, and get to the point.
You know guys, I'm gonna be honest. That Senator McCain's pick, that literally turned me not to care about this election. I was feeling like how I was feeling when I didn't pay attention at this race from the beginning. I don't care, I don't care about what happens next, I don't care about Palin and to be honest, it seems like I don't care about the Dems(like if I have anyway). It literally brought me down, it literally did...
I'm gonna try not to care about what's going on. To be honest, I think I'm just do what I do best and that's take people's money, LOL!! Plus, my boy doesn't need me, he has God already helping him...
GOP......all I wanna say that one day I believed in you guys a very, very long time ago. You guys represented virtue, honor and respect. Since day one I listened to what you said and I cared about what you did. To me, the war was special. It was special because it brought a new way to help the world. It brought service, gratitude, support and most importantly, respect. I truly believed in that just like how I believe you guys since day one. I learned from the world that they need us, I learned from the world that we are not alone and I learned from the world that our neighbors are important. I believed in that and now, I have all the evidence I need. This is not your fault GOP because the ghosts of the party will appear before your eyes...
God has a plan for me and guess what? Is already shown...I am so proud of myself.
Later guys!! I'm just gonna do what I do best now and that's get with my other mission. I'm finish with this one...
Note: Keep this guys, you'll thank me...
The first thing that came to mind when I saw McCain introduce her was “ WHAT A GREAT IMPROVEMENT” from Dick Cheney. When the yak yak started that she has limited experience my first thought was “GOOD”. This lady is intelligent! When she gets facts on any subject, she is capable of becoming knowledgeable about it. Knowledge can come from experience and it can come from studying it also. It you can only learn from experience then close all schools and collages. For eight years the folks in the White House lacked this simple ability. Could this lady be capable of being President? You are darn right, and she can be a great President.
Henry Ford once sued a newspaper that called him stupid. When he testified at the trial he conceded he did not know everything, and then he told the Judge that he had people working for him that in a matter of a few minutes could find him anything he would ever need to know.
The POTUS can “if anyone can” get any information to decide any decision necessary.
I have learned to respect the ability women have to do most anything when it is something they want to do. So please stop insulting this lady for political reasons. If you don’t trust her, vote against her, but ENOUGH of the insults.
Regardless of your views, we all need to celebrate that significant history will be made this November–we will either have a lady VP or a true African-American president. And we as a nation will make that choice with complete freedom to do so. That is truly what our country is about.
That said, Senator McCain shows that he is a bold leader not afraid to take prudent risks, and to bring individuals with differing views to his team to make the best decisions for this country. That is the kind of leadership we need–and that will be a change from the secretive, insiders network of the last 8 years.
I thought Mcain is the one who said there is not time to learn in office for this important executive positions! Where is the pin Mcain? I guess patriotism is relative sic. Republicans want to win at all cost and if you not politically litrate you will not see that this was meant to throw dust in Hillary supporters eyes, duping them to vote for him. Mcain under estimated the thinking power of women and ability to see through the dust.
As a former Dem for Hillary, I AGREE!
McCain reacts to Obam's historic speech by tapping an unknown to be his VP. Once again he fails by showing poor temperment and judgment.
Country first? Once again McCain puts politics first by pulling this gimmick and completely ignoring his age and health by putting this unknown a "hearbeat" away from the presidency. He is so desperate that he is now downright reckless.
It also amazes me how literally overnight little experience means nothing. I also heard she is a hunter. Maybe she should take Cheney moose hunting with her to find out who is the better shot.
I CAN SEE ALL THE YOUNG MEN VOTERS NOW, AN A GOOD NUMBER OF CLINTON VOTERS ON ELECTION DAY WHO THEY WILL PICK!!!!!!!!!!! YES A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN! THE FIRST WOMAN VP ON THE GOP SIDE!!!!!! YOU KNOW OBAMA WISH HE WOULD HAVE PICK THAT GIRL WHATS HER NAME?????
VOTING FOR MCCAIN TO KEEP AMERICA WITH THE SAME. NO GAYS IN THIS ELECTION LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY!!!!!!
I am amazed how much sexism is prevalent in the Democratic Party. I have left the party because of the sexism inherent in today's Democrats.
It appears that the Republican Party is the more progressive of the two parties.
If Mccain thought this one was going to work. He is waiting for a rude awaking. We don't need a beauty queen, we needed a higher candle than biden.
This election is not about Hillary, Obama, McCain or Palin. This is about America. The fact that Hillary supporters would selfishly hand over this election to McCain because Hillary lost the Democratic nomination is insane. Shame on you for being so selfish and short-sighted. If America has to endure four more years of Bush-like policies because you handed the White House over to McCain, you'll have no one to blame but yourselves.
If Obama had lost the Democratic nomination and his supporters had the same attitude, Hillary supporters would be outraged! Some of you seem to be so caught up in having a first woman or African-American in the White House that you've lost sight of what the real issues are.
Put America first. Vote for the person who can best lead our nation, regardless of gender or race.
Excellent choice!! This team wins hands down compared to the candidates for what used to be the dem. party.
Desperation has gotten the best of McCain
This is an insult to Geraldine Ferrraro and Hillary Clinton. Sarah Palin shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath with either of these women. She has no foreign policy experience and this would be laughable if it weren't coming from the GOP that brought you Dan Quayle.
yeeee haaaaaaa
the governer from montana should be having a field day.
Barack Obama was absolutely right when he said that it is not the length of experience but rather the quality of experience that mattered. Gov. Palin had only been in office for 18 months and yet she already made a diiference in her state, more than what what you could say of Barack Obama in his 2 years in Senate. She has a track record that she can deliver on her promises, unlike Obama who is gifted w/ rhetoric but no track record that he can deliver, and yet he is the top of the ticket of the democratic party. The democratic party is attacking her for lack of experience and questioned whether she would be ready to fill the office of presidency. The last time I heard , we vote for a candidate who would be ready to be President, not whether the candidate for Vice Pres. is ready to fill in case something would happen to the Pres. I hope the Democratic Party is not anticipating that scenario because their Vice Pres candidate is surely has more experience and is more qualified than their Pres. candidate. In conclusion, maybe the democratic party will now at last understand why many of the democrats will not support the current ticket exactly for that reason, we are not confident that the democratic pres. candidate is ready to lead and has the track record that he can deliver, therefore we will vote for John McCain.
Talked to her ONCE? It must have gone like this:
"I'm John McCain. If you're a woman, you're thoroughly qualified to be Vice President. If I croak, just call KKKarl Rove for further instructions"
Meanwhile, R-money, LIEberman, and Pawlenty were used as pawns in his little game.
What a dirtbag........
Wello my friends i really steped in it,
i thought i was folling the american people like my party has for the last eight years,by picking palin, oh well MCcain and whoever in,
"2012"
Hillary supporters, this same woman said that Hillary was a whiner during the primaries. You don't love Hillary as much as I do. I am going to vote Obama to make sure this woman never sees the executive office. I also believe that some of the Hillary supporters just simply are not going to vote for Obama for whatever reason...By the way, Hillary is going to mop the floor with this woman.
3rd party this year. all the way.
how come this is a 2 party system with everyone else?
just dumb.
This is an insult to EVERYONE!!! It is clear that the McCain only wants the photo ops of her family to gain emotional votes. It is sad and can any one truly say she is ready to be President. She is not. This is sad, sad, sad, sad.
This is ridiculous. As a woman, I am insulted. Who does John McCain think of the women of this country are??? Does he think us so foolish as to vote for anyone simply because she is a woman????? This makes me sick.
If John McCain wins the election (GOD FORBID) I will leave this country!!!!!
John McCain Is insulting! Does he acually think I will support Sarah Pladin because she is a woman? Gender has never been as issue. He is an insult to me as well as the the percentage of 18 Million "Hillary Supporters" that may be women. and support her values and beliefs. I will continue to support Barrak Obama and and those of the democratic system. Sarah is not a placibo for Hillary.
Go Barack!
I think this woman needs to go to the vet . She's scarey
Palin is the least qualified and inexperienced running mate in the history of the office, having served a total of 20 months in office, and none on the national level.
Thank you, Senator Mccain, for making it that much more easier for Obama/Biden '08 to become a reality. I am now breathing easier.
Not surprising. McCain is looking for a First Lady not a
VP
This is the person that McCain wants a heartbeat from the presidency? A person who confesses to have to no interest in foreign policy, who doesn't know what the VP does, and who only met ONCE. Its an insult to women to suggest they will vote for a woman, no matter how unqualified, solely based on gender. She is ANTI-choice, ANTI-gay rights, ANTI-equal rights for equal pay, and she is the antithesis of all that Clinton stood for. Mr. McCain could have chosen a women with credentials but he chose a women who was mayor of a town the size of my high school and of a state with more moose than people. Shame on anyone who puts this person in a position where she could step into a war that she s not even interested in. Women are capable of voting policy and not pony tails. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
dnc was too stupid to let the voters choose the candidate and SELECTED obama. obama was too stupid to pick Hillary as his vp. Hillary was not smart enough to stand up the dnc and go Independent – SO great job McCain! Palin will knock their socks off!
I am a republican, what an absolute disgrace!
You mean this womanis supposed to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency.
Are there no better qualified republican women for this?
This shows poor decision making skills. I am voing for Obama
Just wondering why my comments are still awaiting moderation?
I am a Democrat Woman, and I am not insulted... I am actually very happy someone is considering a woman for a position other than the missionary.
A woman far away from Washington politics... Wow, that is really Change We Can Believe in!
McCain, you old fart did great!... I will no longer be a Democrat!
She will withdraw before the nomination and one of the good old boys will step in. Great show of judgment McCain, choose for cheap votes not the betterment of the country and leadership.
John you just lost, you should be able to tell by the seismic thud felt around the country.
Obama/Biden 08
Anyone who claims that Palin is more experienced than Obama is psychotic... not to mention anyone by name... "John from Nebraska".
Objectively, I think this may have handed Obama a good chunk of the women vote. Palin is a clueless ditz, I just saw her on a TV interview. She was asked to tell "one thing that no one knows about Sarah Palin" and she said that she didn't understand the question. Are you for real? What's she going to say when someone asks her to comment on the situation in Georgia? I don't understand the question? Sweet god you can't be serious.
Did I mention her husband is an oil man ? Seriously.
I find it depressing that so-called family values voters (those people with the highest divorce rates who teach bigotry to their children) are supposed to be in love with Governor Palin, who instead of caring for her special needs infant will be busy running for and being vice president.
And it is equally depressing to think that champions of Hillary Clinton, who no doubt cared about her experience level and unique qualities as a leader despite her sex, might flock to McCain just because of the anatomy of his vice president.
As a mother of 5 myself, This women is exhausted !!! I think McCain was so busy trying to get the Puma vote that he picked a women that he just met for one day. Thanks Puma voters for making McCain lose the election. Wait a minute was that the plan ?
Let's be honest, calling yourself a Hillary supporter and voting for the opposite party just because there is a woman on the ticket seems a little counterintuitive– since Hillary endorses Barack Obama. If you want to back up Hillary DO it. And vote Democratic.
Really? How insulting to women can this get? Does the republican party really think that we will swing our votes their way just because a woman is on the ticket. Believe it or not, we do care about our country and where our country is headed! I see a man who is willing to put a "soccer mom" with NO real experience a close step to the office of President.
Good call John , you have gained this Democrat's vote. She has more experience than Boorack and just wanting to be VP. Maybe the Democratic Party should have listened to the real voters of there own party and put Nobama in that same spot. At least John McCain got this right . My family will vote for this team this year, thank's John
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Obama is more of a prop, than she may seem. She runs a state, people. Don't you call that experience?
I like her, she's beautiful, take a chance McCain, you can win her
Well, the rest of us better listen to what's really going on here. This is not even a pander to women – HIllary's fans would never follow this woman. Listening to the talking heads, this is a pander to evangelicals, to which she is folklore they've been saying. They love her, and will try to turn this into a one or two social issue election. It's the Rovian way.
I am just interested to see – the evangelicals have been trying hard to re-market themselves in the past year. "Oh yeah, we care about more than abortion! We care about, uh, war? Poverty? Um, well, uh, AIDS?" I guess we will all see if all this talk has been true. I wouldn't bet on it.
Love it! Love it! Love it! Big fish from a tiny little pond – This is the equivalent of putting the family's goldfish in an ocean of sharks and barracudas.
To compare experience gleaned from one year governing Po-Dunk, Alaska to that gain on the streets of Chicago and four years in Washington, DC is quite a stretch, don't you think?
Obama/Biden have won already. There are a lot in this country who will vote for a black man and not for a woman, white or not. And a vote for president is a vote for vp. Anything could happen, remember Regan? How close that gunshot was? And Ford? That was close too. Women are smarter than to fall for this woman for vp gimmick. Makes me even more sure McCain does not make good decisions.
McCain does not care about the issues we Americans are facing today. If he did he would not have made this awful choice. Poor judgement again!!
I find it funny that some people are bringing up her experience. Gee whiz folks Obama is as green as a gourd.
I guess it is much better to have a green president than a green VP. (LOL)
Hillary supporters are insulted. Boo Hoo. If Hillary is so strong why did she bow out early rather than get defeated. Also remember Obama didn't choose Hillary either. I have to admit, it was an excellent choice on both candidates part.
Being a mayor of a city of 9000 and less than two years as governor sure as hell does not make you qualified for VP. Ask yourself this, if something happens to my candidate can this person handle the job? This has proven to me that John McCain cannot be elected President if these are the kind of decisions he will make.
McCain said Obama would like to lose a war to win an election, he is willing to risk his country to win this election. When the dusts settles the craziness of this VP choice will become clear to most people. If Mccain was in the army he would be up for treason.
No her inexperience is NOT the same as Obama's Obama actively sought the job; has expressed definite views about international relations and debated Hillary for 2 years.
The fact that Sarah Palin took the job after clearly not having considered it suggests a quality in her that is dangerous. Can you imagine the 3.am call in her hands?
We now have a situation worse than W. A woman with something to prove. This is not mysogyny. Governor Palin is not ready and that John McCain chose her shows terrible judgement. Republicans, please help us, you CA NNOT support McCain
Shock and Awe. Oops they did it again. The republicans certainly are consistent in their ability to insult and alienate. As a stay at home Mom and Hillary supporter, turned Obama supporter, I am dumbfounded at McCain's choice for his VP. McCain has sent women a strong message. He really doesn't get it. Hillary was Presidential material. You can't just thumb through the phone book looking for a female to throw on your ticket to satisfy all those, "uneducated female," Hillary supporters. McCain is using this woman in the most vile way.
Through the primary I supported Hillary Clinton. Once it became clear that she would not be the nominee I was waiting to see who would EARN my vote. I was open to voting for a Republican for the first time. Until McCain insulted my intelligence by the chioce in his running mate. In his decision to choose Sen Biden, Barack Obama showed that he was looking to select someone who would contribute to the conversation and, just as important, someone who is more than capable to be President. McCain on the other hand has chosen the path of political expediency just to try to get elected. Does he honestly think he is fooling anyone into thinking that this was done for any other reason?
McCain met her once before selecting her? That's putting "Country First"!!!
This is just unbelieveable with the Republicans, McCain picking this women for his running mate for VP and hardly knows her and dont know much about the war or what is going on with this war,give me a break, I dont care if she is a governor of Alaska and I am women and believe me this is sooo off the wall,you talk about someone who has judgement , he is so far out in space and the Republicans are scared out of their wits because in the end there is need for change in this country and we will get the change with Obama. What a fool John McCain is, he blew it
This pick is not fully about attracting Hillary voters ( it is to an extent, and that is very cynical). But more so, it's to get the base out to actually vote for McCain. Palin is evangelical and very, very Pro Life. And if this does inspire the base, that scares me even more. That the GOP would come out in full force to put someone so unqualified, so green, in the second most powerful office in the world, and let's face it, there would be a great chance that she would step in and serve as President. This is reckless, dangerous. The more I think about it, it scares the crap out of me.
I really do think that McCain just lost the election. Elections are not decided by the base. They're decided by the majority of voters who are independents. Independents 99% of the time will choose the more sensible / safer ticket. With this choice, McCain just conceded the Safe Ticket to Obama. Thank you very much, you old, old fool.
Obama / Biden 08 and 12
There are going to be some stupid people who will vote for McCain even with the robot as his choice. This woman is the poster child for what not to be when you grow up. The Republicans and Obama haters will never admit this is a bad choice, but in their heart they know that it is. Her claim to fame is that she decided 4 months ago to have a baby even thought it had Downe Syndrome; so has millions of woman why does that make her special. McCain is doing what he does best playing with the minds of the stupid, and there's a lot of them out there.
Rice would have been a better selection than this. So many people want to say she is an outsider he stood up the Government, but actually she feel to the Lobbist who want to slaughter all the widelife in Alaska. She is a man in a dress.
I think it was strictly a political move, if something ever happen to him she would be President.Think about that !!!!!!!!!!
I am shocked by the stupidity of John MCCAin. I am democrat but even I was not so cynical as to believe that repubs would put another dumb...a after the last 8 years. Republicans are uneducable!!!!!!!
Futher what kind of mother leaves her 5 children one with special needs and an infant to campaign 100 hours and week and oh by the way be a heart beat from ruling the world.
The reason McCain likes to know people close to him well is because then he knows he can trust them. Do you think he can fully trust Palin yet? No? Why pick someone you barely know. This pick shores up his base but at what cost? Hilary voters will be drviven away by this obvious attempt to court their vote.
Harriet Miers all over again. Too little experience. Not to mention she is big supporter of Nazi sympathizer Pat Buchanan.
Maverick – One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.
Why do people continue to call McCain a maverick??
McCain's mantra should be Campaign First, and NOT country first!
And to think that just when the country starts to move in the direction of equality, the REPUBLICANS continue their condescending and disrespectful politics designed to "divide and conquer". I HOPE that every self-respectable female notices that McCain's actions are pure and simply DANGEROUS, SEXIST and POLITICAL. And I think McCain is only trying to exploit her and it sickens me that she would try to exploit Hillary and Ferraro by mentioning me today.
For a party noted for attacking affirmative action, this has to be the BIGGEST contradiction. McCain is saying that Palin is the most qualified person in the Republican Party after meeting her 1 time.
1 Time! Unreal.
People meed to wake up and stop being childish.McShame is only playing you dumb fools.lol. Its funny. Obama didn't do HRC nor did the DNC. You feel like that because you didn't get your way...You all underestimated Obama.... Vote McSDhame and your lives will be even more effected by this awful economy.Think its tough now. He wants to continue Bush's policies!!!!!!!!! Grow up!
Obama/Biden 2008! Lets take the White House and America back from the sorry Republicans Dems.... Ignorance never wins!
I would rather have seen Mitt Romney picked as the Vice-Presidential candidate but after reading all the above comments about Gov. Palin not having enough experience, had to respond.. She's been the Governor of Alaska for almost two years, served as Mayor of Wasilla and was elected as our Governor as we all were fed up with all the corruption in our state politics.
She has done a superior job and as for being under investigation, yes, she is, since one of our "fine" troopers threatened to kill her father then the "protect their own" union reps kept him on the job. Any other person doing this same thing, would have been fired.
As for experience, she has more executive experience than Obama has had in his lifetime and instead of promising "change" of which he has no plans, Gov. Palin has already proven herself by making those changes.
McCain fathered Sarah Palin's child and he's trying to keep her quiet by giving her a VP nomination.
Scary but also funny. People were jumping all over Obama's experience and now they are praising McCain for choosing an inexperience VP. I guarantee you if the democratic didn't have a good convention, we wouldn't be having this blog.
If Obama win, it be interesting. Cutting 95 percent taxes seems crazy but we were able to spend billions in Iraq so anything is possible. I still wished he had picked Hillary but then again maybe Hillary didn't want the VP job? Them two would had won it by a landslide.
If McCain win, I probably crack up ( I actually cracking up now because I won't be surprise if he does win, after all, Bush been re-elected, right?). Some of you said that women aren't stupid to fall for McCain's move. YOU ARE WRONG! As time goes by, many people are going to doubt Sara Plain and this is when all women start relating to her struggle. The pick was Brilliant even though we know McCain is using her.
Personally, I feel safer with Obama and Biden. But given the history of election, McCain may win a close one and if he does, we will struggle once again.
When do we get to see a VP debate?
That's going to be like the Patriots (Biden) taking on a Pop Warner team (Palin).
I turned on the news, saw the two of them standing together for 10 seconds, and noted two things: (1) McCain kept glancing downward (was he monitoring her behavior or checking her out?); (2) McCain kept fiddling with his wedding ring. What does that tell us? He's not really even at ease with her himself; he's trying to re-tool himself for the 21st century, but like Barack said, he just doesn't get it. The man's unconscious.
John's dementia has set in!!!! As a women I am insulted.
I'm a republican and this choice sucks. How can McCain go after Obama's inexperience? I mean he's 72 and she'll be a heartbeat away from the presidency!
How will she stare down Putin, how is she going to deal with Iran, when she's already said she hasn't paid any attention to it.
No, no, no, I will vote for Bob Barr instead.
She has said she knows nothing about Iraq 'has little interest in that-she says. You think this a a good choice for a (very) possible Commander in Cheif? She doesn't care about the county or she just thinks that Bush will guide us all without question. Her son is going to Iraq and she doesn't care what is going on there. Obama is well informed about foreighn policy and so is Biden. Have you ever been to Alaska? It's where you go if you can't get a job anywhere else.
Let's not mistake one day of utter shock over John McCain's VP "pick"
as upstaging Senator Obama.
wow democrats whining right and left,
thats one of the reasons i am a republican,
I think this is an excellent choice. all she handles and still able to be a public servant is great. running a family seems to help her keep away from corrupt politics and remember what we need to fight for. Fifth child has down syndrome definitley shows she has her priniciples right and cares for human life.
Keep whining democrats, it keeps republicans like me remember why i am republican.
wow this says it all.... Crazy McShame
Obama/Biden 2008!!!
this is reckless. The old idiot is going crazy. America save your self. You have no respect in the world.
Why is everyone making such a big deal about the fact that this she has 5 kids??? Does this woman hasveso little real experience that they have to hightlight her proclivity for pro-creation in order to boost her credibility?
I feel so exploited, so used...If McCain somehow wins this election and somehow dies, we are going to have HER as president? How could he put our lives at risk like this. McCain doesn't even know her! He met her once! I wouldn't even let someone babysit for my son if I only met them once, even with good references!
PALIN ROCKS!
to :Eve from New York" Oh puuuulease with that "we are so insulted " act. And then saying he chose Palin because of her anatomy???? What kind of sexist statement is THAT, coming from a group of women? Give me a big. big break! I'm sure he didn't choose her to attract women like you. HER ANATOMY????? What about what she has accomplished as Governor? That's one big thing I've noticed about this election. Women can definitely be as sexist towards their own sex as men can. I read it again and again when Hillary was running and now I'm reading it again. It;s a better pick than Obamas "good ol boy, Biden. I thought his was a message of change, What a joke. When are people ever gonna see that we would be better off throwing every entrenched politician out of office and replacing them all with 'Hockey Moms." Instead they keep putting back the same tired old political squatters and then wonder why nothing changes.
I didn't know whether to faint or laugh. This proves that McCain 's judgement is terribly flawed. He is DANGEROUS! This pick is also a terrible insult to more qualified Republicans like Romney, Huckabee, or Pawlenty. At any rate I thank McCain. It's all over but the shouting for us Democrats.
I love MCcain!!!! He is the right person to run our country. Obama is by far the wrong person. I am a Demorcratic but will never ever vote for Obama. He is not ready and a liar. He is very good at painting an image for the people of America. Macain has years of experiece and will get the job done correctly. I love his pick also. He is a smart man.
He met her once and she's now his VP choice? The old guy dies she is President. Does he get the fact that she has zippo experience in anything! My God, he really thinks female voters are stupid. And she's Pro-Life and anti-gay! Wow he really thinks the religious right is the total voting base of this country. I hope they get crushed in November.
McCain has just signed his own death warrant for the Office of the President of USA! How can he, or anybody for that matter, even remotely believe that just by putting a woman on his ticket..... he can dupe American women into believing that she can then be American women's substitute for Hilary Clinton! NOT by a mile! Sorry, it's NOT by a million miles! How irresponsible, how reckless and how very selfish can someone be to try to subject his own whole country to be risk of having a Commander in Chief who obviously is not qualified......just to try to secure his ticket to the oval office. This is McCain's biggest INSULT to the American people and to all American women!! Obama/Biden has my wholehearted support and vote100%
Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Biggest insult not only to women but to the American people as a hold.
I know the Republicans believe we are pretty stupid and easy manipulated, but please. Even my 14 year old daughter is asking me "
Daddy, why do people think that just because she is a women, all women will vote for her; or just because Mr. McCain has been around a longtime that he's a good leader? What has he really done in all that time, that we are still where we are today?" You're right dear I said, you are absolutely right!
Well, Eve From NY, its quite apparent you weren't exactly going to vote on the issues now were you? You were only going to vote for McCain because a man won the Primary from (oh my gosh) a female.... lame excuse.
I do not understand why people are upset with Palin not having experience, when the democrats are expecting to give us the #1 spot and he does not have experience. How someone is even considering voting for Obama is beyond me. He appears to have his OWN agenda, appears to be a dictator, and appears to think that he is better or smarter than everyone. History will definately be made IF obama is elected, but the history will be from lack of experience.
PEOPLE...DON'T BE FOOLED INTO THINKING MCCAIN PICKED HIS OWN VP...KARL ROVE PICKED HER..HER HUSBAND WORKS FOR BP (BIG OIL)..ONE OF MCCAIN'S BIGGEST DONORS. THIS IS A DISTRACTION PICK TO BUFFER HIM FROM A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ISSUES.
Obama, whether inexeperienced or not, was chosen by the democratic people and was voted for. Palin was picked by McSame. Bad bad choice. No Way, No How No McSame.
Who is she? One of Cindy's BFF's or something??
You can't replace one woman for the other. Republican women will vote republican - that's a given. But Dem women won't fall for this.
Being a mother of 5 only qualifies you to be a mother - not to run a country. I guess experience is out the window and off the table in the debates. THANK GOD that was getting pretty old. What a FLIP FLOPPER!!
I wonder what the Democrats on these blogs will say if/when Palin happens to wipe the floor with Biden in the debates.....It could happen!
Especially since that seems to be the only thing they are hanging on to in securing their candidate.
bad choice
McCain's VP choice is a decoy. The governor is under investigation. She will resign over this (as always intended) then McCain will choose who he intended to choose from day one and will be given credit for trying with the conservative base. He also derailed today's discussion about Obama and the Democrats successful convention. The engineer? You guess it, Karl Rove
I don't know how Palin feels honored to be pick. This was a last min act of desperation. The man saw the Obama speech last night and was like: "Oh crap, what do I do"!!
I will hand it to him, that is a slick move to pull. Let's just hope these Hillary supporters don't fall for this con. If you do, you're just idiots and you were never in it for Hilliary to begin with.
McCain chose her because he thinks American women are stupid. He is right, this was a brilliant move. Dumb American women everywhere, especially discouraged Clinton supporters, will vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. American "soccer moms" will eat this up. They won't care about the issues. Trust me.
People, please move beyond the control of biased media outlets and do some of your own research. Who cares if he met her once. Do you need to have multiple dinners with your surgeon before you trust him/her to work on you? NO, you pick the one you are confident in considering the information available to you. Look beyond race, sex and the talking heads. Research the candidates yourselves (voting records, state news, length of service, programs, etc.).
As a mother to a smart and talented young daughter, I have taught her to use judgement...how could I teach her now:woman are replaceable and not unique. Replace Clinton with McCanes trophy vp canidate and when you marry watch out any female can replace you????
I'd feel good about McCain negotiating with Putin (ex-KGB)/Medvedev
I'd feel good about Obama negotiating with Putin (ex-KGB)/Medvedev
I'd feel good about Hillary Clinton negotiating with Putin/Medvedev
I'd feel great about Biden negotiating with Putin (ex-KGB)/Medvedev
I feel sick at the possibility of Palin dealing with Russia/Pakistan/etc...
The half-term governor of a small, isolated, state like Alaska?!?!
This is a weird choice–very scary....
Joe Biden will be there to help Obama with presidential decisions has an experienced VP. John McCain wouldn't be there to help Palin because he would be dead for her to be president. That is why in the reverse experience is just as important. Obama has seen Washington and she has not. Also McCain has met her once she will be a VP like Truman was with Rosevelt, left out of the loop and she won't have the experience of being a US Senator in Washington.
AS A HILLARY SUPPORTER, I AM INSULTED. I supported Hillary because of her experience. For John McInsane to choose a women candidate who was virtually unknown until this morning is absolutely INSANE!!! I must say...HIS DECISION TODAY FRIGHTENS ME!!!
I am no longer on the fence. OBAMA IS GOING TO BE MY CHOICE FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
What a frightening choice. God help us all if McCain is elected and Palin takes over.
John McCain has just insulted Hillary supporters with this obvious political ploy. Some people still don't get it. It wasn't because Hillary was a woman, it was the type of woman she was (her experience, talent, and history) and the values and issues she stood for. I always thought that McCain had a chance to pick up Hillary supporters by choosing a woman VP, but this is a joke! I can't wait until Joe Biden debates Palin and hopefully says: "I know Hillary Clinton, and you ma'am are no Hillary Clinton!"
Let the games begin.
Is Mcain sick?
The biggist flip-flop by McCain to date. How unfit the claim against Senator Obama, yet McCain chooses a complete newby.
Well republicans are you proud about McCain's experience now?
Probably Cindy McCain is not serving John as per his satisfaction (it’s like Bill Clinton selecting Monica for his VP for his 3rd term). So John fell for this attractive lady to accompany him for most of his time in white house (if selected). Thank God, John McCain does not spend much time in Las Vegas casinos.
I believe that McCain only did this only out of desperation. His choice for vp is just so reckless. This man must clearly be demented, I mean really he should go visit his doc asap!!!! Nothing against her but he is still at the top of the ticket!!!! If she is so against the same ol Washington...why the heck did she agree to be on the ticket with him!!!! I would clearly be ashamed to be a Republican right now...God please save us and let Barack become the next president of the United States of America!!!!
Give me a break......obviously this man felt very comfortable with her which he usually does not ... it is what it is...
Some others may have been a better choice as mate, but she is the first one to say yes. Until we know the questions and answers with the others, let's find issues with or against her policies; not just that she is a woman.
To those ranting about her taking time away from her kids. Why is this different if it was her husband leaving her and the kids to be VP? The kids will be with her after work either as Gov or VP. The same as Bill with Chelsea, Jimmy with Amy, and JFK with Caroline and John....
This great choice, sorry that Obama did not nominated Hillary. I am inclining to the female in the government. I think we had enough of men's power, we need to refresh it with some women in power.
I would vote for Hillary, for Obama/Hillary, now it might be McCain/Palin.
What an amazing diatribe of idiocy! For those of you who think this is about Hillary you are dead wrong. For those of you who question Gov. Palin's experience you stand in contridiction if you support Sen. Obama and his experience. Those who are insulted by the decision of Sen. McCain have already been mesmerized by the rhetoric of a charismatic Chicago democrat and therefore mentally incapable of critical analysis. For those who think that McCain is to old lest they forget, 2 of the our past presidents Carter & GHW Bush are still alive and both 88 and Presidents Ford and Reagan died at 93 & 92 respectively. Obviously presidents receive the best health care available so fear not.
This selection is about solidifying the conservative base while simultaneously giving the independent voter a sense that Sen. McCain is not like President Bush who came into office corting the old guard republicans. McCain has upset the apple cart and the Obama dominated media was caught completely off guard and frankly they are in the same camp with the mesmerized sheeple.
Gov. Palin is as close to the average American, politics aside, as there has ever been on a presidential party ticket in the last one hundred years and thus truly connected to the heart and soul of middle of the road America. She embodies what the founding fathers intended when they wrote the frame work for this great country, "for the people, of the people, by the people".
Neither party had my interest as I stand for limited federal government and strong state government. I believe in the constitution and its original intent. Both parties abandoned the constitution a century ago and governmental policy is left to the NGO's, Think Tanks, and 527 foundations. I fear the undefined "fundamental change" Sen. Obama speaks of based on his past connections to known socialist and marxist. Although Sen. McCain is considered a maverick for his past splits with his party he has been invloved in the Washington political machine for too many years. But I do admire Sen. McCain for his bold and anti-establishment VP choice, knowing the scrutiny and harsh criticism he would receive. Will I vote third party as I have in the past? Yes I will, it is a matter of principle something many of you don't understand.
"Give me Liberty or Give me Death" (Patrick Henry)
Freed by the Grace of G_d
As the election draws near
Geez can't any of you democrats just acknowledge that this choice is pretty remarkable and in many good ways? Yeah, he doesn't know her real well, yeah she's new on the scene (so is barack) but look at her pluses at least. It's a woman on the GOP ticket! Never was that supposed to happen in the white man party! She fought against corruption in her own party. She has executive experience, yes not much but has executive experience. She's noble for having her down syndrome child when not having him would be so much easier. She has a 70-80% approval rating in her state. I mean how often does anyone get that kind of rating? She seems quite intelligent and articulate, very unlike Bush as most of you think Bush is.
I know why there's nothing except for attacks against her and that's because you're scared she will energize the conservatives and steal some of the more moderate democrats. I understand that, very well but you democrats just keep proving yourself to me and most of this country to be vicious, selfish, hypocritical, defeatist nuts to be quite frank.
At the very least you could praise McCain for making history and choosing a high quality person who's a woman, which isn't a rare phenomenon. Let him have his time to introduce us to her instead of demonizing her before she even says a word. You democrats scare the hell out of me.
I personally think the choice was brilliant and reactionary or not it's sheer genius. Conservatives are extremely reenergized by her. This selection is truly a game changer and I'm quite interested in finding out more about Palin and her ideas and methods. We have two reformers running against two strict party liners. And I am quite sure you can determine who is who.
I say let the games begin!
As a Hillary supporter, I am really excited about Palin on the Republican ticket. Republicans have my vote. She seems like a strong working mom who can relate to all of us women, plus not all Democrate women go for pro-choice. Like Palin some of us believe that life begins on conception.
McCain think that picking a woman as his running mate is enough to attract some of women that supporterted Hillary Clinton...sorry McCain, i don't think this is going to happen...i find it very insulting not only to all women but also to all the americal people.
Good choice.
She is a strong gen xer..... a missing link in the political area. I was not a huge John McCain fan but obviously he is not afraid of strong influencial women. That in itself is a refreshing change. I believe the women opossing this are insecure and not confident in themselves. Poor ladies...they are missing out
OMG Sarah Palin- remarkable choice- except -– as a mom,
as a pro choice –stay a home mom,– with a child in the Army
deployed 3 times in 5 years, I played softball, I coached for
3 years, I own my own childcare center for 22 years, I have been
married for 26 , I have served on numerous community events in
26 years, WHO IS GOING TO CARE FOR THE TINY INFANT, WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS, Daddy???? He wasn't holding him>>>>>
Children need mothers, and SPECIALCHILDREN NEED SPECIAL
MOTHERS, SARAH IS A SPECIAL PERSON OBVIOUSLY – SHE SHOULD BE
A MOTHER FIRST AND NOT PUT HER MOTHERING OFF ON ANOTHER PERSON, HE IS A SPECIAL BABY, SOME MAY SAY GOD GIVES
SPECIAL BABIES TO SPECIAL MOTHERS, SHE IS A SPECIAL HUMAN
MAYBE SHE SHOULD BE SPECIAL WHERE SHE IS -- SHE IS
NOT SPECIAL ENOUGH TO DECIDE MY CHILD'S FATE IN IRAQ,
GOD FORBID, SHOULD THAT HAPPEN, SHE IS NOT SPECIAL ENOUGH TO FIND A JOB FOR THE 3 FAMILIES I KNOW NEED WORK, SHE IS NOT SPECIAL ENOUGH TO PROVIDE ME HEALTH CARE I DONT HAVE ANY, AND I WOULD LOVE MY CHILD TO BE HOME FOR A (JUST ONE OUT OF 5) FOR CHRISTMAS I am sure she is
a unique compelling person, but she should not be one heartbeat
away from the fate of 300 million americans. We have
George dubya Bush for that.
god bless her and her family and god bless America
So what if he only had one meeting. That was enough to impress him with her qualifications. Look at Obama, he had many meetings with Clinton and he still did not choose her as his VP. He is so threatened by the strength of Clinton that he did not choose her to be his running mate. Its good to see a woman running in this election as VP but I am sorry that the democrats were not strong and brave enough to give Hillary a part of the ticket. I heard Larry King asking the republican strategist tonight if there were no other more experienced republican candidates that would be more suitable for the VP position. What about Obama? He has no experience and he is the democrat selection so which is worst off. He is going for the top office without any experience and she is only the VP.
I am a Hilary supporter and was on the fence as to who to vote for.
After McCain's choice for VP I am voting for Obama. It's obvious that McCain cannot be trusted to make an intelligent decision for my country. He should not be president. Why would a Hilary supporter feel any support for a pro-life,gun loving conservative. No contest McCain's choice handed Obama the election.
Calling for support and Action:
I have over come many of lives disabling circumstances. I’m an Independent Voter, I shook President Clintons hand at Red Rocks Amp Theater in Denver, Colorado, I told him then to support the differently abled population! The Republican Party has taken the high road at recruiting or getting, and supporting Governor Palin, knows the challenges which faces her child and others futures.
So I personally call upon everyone which has or will be facing the challenges of a disabling condition. The Democrats are playing the race card. So I'm asking for the support of Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and everyone else that has integrety.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Spomer
Didn't President Reagan meet Sandra O'Connor only once before asking her to serve on the Supreme Court? Don't we all go to a job interview only once before being hired?
It is BETTER to evaluate someone's credentials on actual track records than by meeting the "applicant" socially. And exactly how many meetings do you deem appropriate to hold to "meet" a person, before hiring him/her? 2? 3? 10?
To the people who keep chanting:
"McCain 2008 Hillary 2012″
Are you out of your minds?! That is a horrible choice!
The problem is not that she has no experience, the problem is that he doesn' t know her and he clearly chose her because his camp thinks her being a woman will help his campaign. For those of us who don't know her, she could very well be qualified. Yet his choosing her under the present circumstances shows how lightly he took the decision of who would replace him should something cause him to be unable to serve.
John McCain clearly lacks judgement and will do what ever he thinks that it will take to get elected.
no one should vote for this man.
McCain 72 shes a beauty queen that lacks foreign experience.
I mean wow I watched The Andy Griffin show and the mayor/gov. there in that town was a bright light "?"
Not a winning ticket, but a play at Hill's voters, here's your chance you handful of PUMAS. You now can come out of the closet and actually support your party. Dirty ol man, shame on you! Cindy you better stay close! Words of wisdom...........................don't go far.
Who in the world would support someone against abortion, does she want to see us go back to the days of "the cider house rules" when women died getting the procedures, although I would never have one myself I believe it is important to have cafe alternatives for women. Some get raped, there is incest and great pain for many. I am a councelor and most women have decided adoption but we need to provide options
I think most of the democrats talking heads have approached this all wrong and have taken the republican bait by challenging her experience. As an Obama supporter I view this as an admission by McCain that experience and spending years in Washington does not qualify you to lead the country a theme that McCain himself was previously running on. Thanks John for admitting that this should not prevent Obama from leading the country and once again changing your mind. Now lets make this about the issues.....
As an American – forget the political affiliation – I am completely outraged that Senator John McCain would so seemingly lightly invoke in every American's life an individual that could possibly be a heartbeat away from the Commander and Chief of the United States of America. Every American should be shaking their head in utter shock that a Senator – a United States Senator – would be so reckless with the livelihood of Americans. Secondly, as a WOMAN – I am affended unlike I have never been affended before. To think that simply choosing a running-mate just for the sake that she is a woman in hopes of appealing to other women is a complete slap in all women's faces and goes to show he really thinks women's heads hold no brains. Lastly, Gov. Palin should be the most outraged for being asked to be a political pawn. The judgement of both McCain and Palin is more than questioned!!! Their true concern for the well being of Americans is also more than questionable. God we pray for the citizens of the United States of America.
This is so wrong. This is another example of how John McCain and the Republican Party will go to any length to win back the White House. I am very insulted as woman. John McCain has made the worst choice he could have ever made, and all of the GOP party is praising him for his decision. This is proof enough that we need change and change is what we need immediately. This country is already ruined, I think the other countries look at us and laugh. I used to think that no more warm could be done to the United States but now that we know who his running mate is, I am personally terrified at what the both of them could do to this country. This is really serious we all should take a look at what could happen. Look at the state of our country as it is now. With that ticket we could all go to hell in a hand basket very quickly, as for Sarah Palin no one but the people in Alaska knows who she is. Hillary was more ready to run the country than she is. Sarah Palin is not a viable candidate for anything. Not to mention her special needs child. As a mother I would want to be with my baby at such a young stage in her life. This is utterley ridiculous. I am flabergasted at such a disrespect for the White House and the country this is VERY VERY VERY SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unbelievably STUPID choice by McCain. Her voice is grating. Her resume is a joke. Biden will destroy Palin. A hockey mom? OMG!!
McCain choosing Palin is too pathetic! How dare he think women will be swayed to vote for them just coz he now has a woman on the ballet.. How foolish or ignorant does he think women are anyway? It doesn’t take even a kindergartener to know where this country is headed with 4 more years of a Bush look-alike.. As Hilary said, "It's not about me." .. I'm sure Ms. Palin is a fine person, but she is NOT what this country needs.. McCain has been quoted saying she is exactly what this country needs.. He has really gone out to lunch on this one folks..
I'm just gonna say what alot of men are thinking...I'd date her in a heartbeat. However,No way can I vote for this ticket. Seriously John?????
All I can say is "Wow". McCain has no judgement and he is out of touch. This is not about Obama or McCain or Palin or Biden or Hillary.
It is about the country. So McCain wants to pick someone who isn't qualified to run our country in the event he croaks just to pander?
And his number one criteria for a VP was someone who could take over?
McCain, I fear for our country with your judgement in the White House and the potentiality for Palin to take over..
I am so excited about Sen Mccains VP pick Gov Palin!!! She seems really awesome. I was on board completely with obama however after hearing him on tape saying after a child survives an attempted abortion it would be a waste of money and resources to bring a new MD to help and that it ultimately undercuts the womans choice. After hearing that I couldn't in good conscience vote for someone who ultimately does not respect the sanctity of human life. I am so excited that this awesome surprise choice was made she will bring in to the RNP some needed excitement. She seems so genuine and real. I really love her youngest son's name Trig. I'll baby sit!!! I'm a nurse!!! I'd be honored. Anyway congratulations!!!
Pro Life Doesn’t end after Delivery ..or once every 4 hours a day!
I Remarried, Decided to have child at 43. Previous marriage have child who is 30! Tubes tied decided to have them reversed....Knew risks. we wanted to have a child so much we went to another country. Returned home 3 months later learned were pregnant! we were so happy and couldn't believe our good fortune! 26 week pregnant I had complications. in hospital for 2 months. From 1st day in hospital was told i would loose baby.(OH....MY HUSBAND AND I DECIDED TO REFUSE THE TEST FOR DOWNS AND OTHER ISSUE'S FOR THE SAME REASONS S.PALIN ) & decided to have our child! This precious child was ours and we would love him or her no mater what! My heart bleeds for this little child whose mother has chosen to take on such a position on which would in my estimation is full time. It is well known a child who spends full time with mother gains so much in every area of development! How could a MOTHER give up helping her child be all that they could be, developmentally, whether downs or otherwise! Narrrisiccism comes to my mind
As a mother,48 years old. with a 3&1/2 yr old Sarah needs to get her priorities right....ask any woman who has difficulty getting pregnant later in life because their job was more important.
In Sarah's case..O.K.she has 4 healthy kids, but I feel this child needs her more at home. It seems she feels she has done that long enough.
A working mom la la la is the best pick >>>How can the fact that she has this 4 month old precious gift from God make her more suited for the job of V.P. I feel it makes her the closest to an absentee mom and all her other children are old enough to look after themselves.
She is pro -life? Good for her when she must have enough money to have someone other then the baby's mom who knows her smell, voice touch, after having a child grow inside her and know it's upcoming changeages she will face walk away at 4 months the child still needing all the skin on skin contact to feel love from Mom .this beautiful little gift from god ... my point.... abortion" depending on the definition” before or after" then call it "ABSEENTEE MOM" maybe that would make Mom’s such as this feel better about having the child and then not being there!
Possibly that is why we have so many children who have so many psychological difficulties! This child needs you......
I think she is an attack dog and has many faces.. Attack dog/Mom/Politician/Wife/ mother?????ask the youngest child in 15 years? The baby needs YOU!
PS. He also announced his decision just to undercut the AMAZING plan that Obama laid out last night. More politics as usual!
I love it when libs get jealous. Governor Palin has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined. The only budget Obama handles is for his Senate office staff. Community organizer for POTUS? I think not.
McCain is insane! Whether we are Republicans or Democrats is this really what is best for the country? Palin will one day probably be very qualified which is not now. Country First? McCain proved that he is the one who wants the presidency at any cost. I am concerned about Americans making decisions based upon emotion, sexism, racism, religion. We are supposed to be educated people. How in the world can McCain think that his decision is one that is good for the country. I am so disappointed in him and the Republican party. Folks, let us all focus on the real issues of war, the economy, energy, environmnent, health, poverty, ethics, foreign relations, etc. Let us vote for qualified leaders who have answers to our problems that will move us forward. Let us use our intelligence and leave our emotions and religion where they belong–at home.
You crazy..... The only experience this woman has is over a group of 7000 people in Alaska... He is crazy.. If he croaks she suppose to control millions and millions of lives in the U.S...? At least if something happened to Obama.. Joe Biden can take charge and has the experience... Obama has at lease experience in Washington this woman never been to Washington.. She is from the woods...She probably promised to give him sex on the side for the job.. thats would be the only reason to have her in the office... HAHAHA
McCain is a USER & this is another perfect example.....he left his wife for a younger woman, flips his pow time out like an i.d. badge every chance he gets and now chose a woman for his vp. The only thing that comes to mind when I hear his name is SLIMY!!!!
McCain's choice of an unknown with almost zero experience is an insult to Hillary Clinton and all the many well-qualified women in politics...
So she's a woman.....Like ANY woman will do?!
Obama is a born leader, with intelligence and substance; Biden was a great pick for his VP.
I think this illustrates McCain's total lack of judgement and responsibility to the American people... Is it senility?!
Dont judge until you have heard her speak...your not voting for VP your voting for President....and I feel safer with McCain than I would with Obama.....hes proved where he stands and there isn't many of us who could have gone thru what he did honorably...he believes in what he stands and stands for ..... just read e-mails about taxes and what Obama wants and what McCain wants sure wish I could send it to everyone in America.....boy would you change your mind in a hurry if you liked Obama..................GO McCAIN
eight yeas is enough
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I cannot believe McCain chose someone he only met 6 months ago once and then he calls her and asks her to be VP without any prior meetings and discussions. What an irrational, irresponsible, and clearly politically motivated decision. Seriously, he can NOT vouch for her or her experience or lack of at all- HE DOES NOT KNOW HER! Now, if something happens to him- we will have a Commander in Chief without a record of experience OR a record of judgement on economic issues and foreign policies while we are fighting 2 wars and this close to another economic depression? I heard an interesting analogy that picking a VP is like setting up a will. If something happens to you, who will care for your children? Would any of us truly give our children to someone we had only met once within the last 6 months at a convention? Well if elected, McCain would be over 300 million plus "children"! This is reckless and unforgiveable. -Denise in TN
I am not sure which is more disturbing, the fact that McCrypt made such a hair-trigger and impulsive VP choice or Palin for willingly allowing herself to be used as a policitcal pawn. Most women, I would like to think, if you knowingly bring a special needs baby into this world, would realize, you should be giving the child more attention not less. While admirable to have a baby she knew was going to have Down's syndrome, abandoning it to further your poliical career is not.
Both McCain and Palin's decisions are selfish and self-serving and are disturbing on many levels, because neither takes into account the possible effects.
I wonder why no one from the democratic party has brought up the possible reality that mccain chose palin for her lack of exposure in washinton?meaning she is not tainted by the status quo so prevalent there.
I am stunned at the choice of Palin for V.P. This is insulting to all women in America. She is a complete unknown with a sparce resume to say the least. She is a lightweight. This rediculous choice will be rejected by all thinking, concerned Americans. McCain is demonstrating his complete lack of respect for the American people by this choice. This shows a bizzare lack of judgement. Do we really want another President who shoots from the hip, makes gut level decisions, is not the least bit introspective and is completely out of touch with us?
You may lure some of the less intelligent Hillary supporters but I would hope the majority are smart enough not to fall for this ploy. Pat Buchanan said tonight this "girl" is a ex-beauty queen. Proof that they don't respect women, they just use them when they need them.
Democrats are dancing in the streets tonight, with the choice of Palin for VP. It is not her lack of experience that is the issue with me; rather the fact that she is so clearly of the same cloth as Bush when it comes to taking care of her cronies and big oil interests. She is a Republican through and through, which may shore up the Republican base, however, the middle 1/3 of this country is not so ignorant as to choose a ticket that is so clearly on the same path as the current administration. Our country is a mess right now, and yes, we do need change. Obama may not have the experience of McCain, but he has shown sound judgement when he has been in office. He has shown that he will be a leader of the people and by the people, not one who will consistently cowtow to wealthy interest groups. I knew very little of Obama before the campaign began, but everything that I learn in terms of his stance on issues and his values in terms of our country point to a man who can and will turn our great nation around and bring us back to our former magnificence. This patriot, union member and caregiver of a spouse with a terminal illness cannot wait until January 20, 2009, when the change that so desperately needs to happen will begin.
Obama/Biden '08
How is that experience has become talk of the town lately, it was all judgment, wisdom etc all these days?
Why can't the press bring itself to label McCain's VP decision
IRRESPONSIBLE? This indicates we could actually go from bad to
worse with this guy and Palin. His decision is OUTRAGEOUS!
How many of us have seen our parents health decline rapidly when they hit their 70s.....does mcccain actually think that we think he picked the best choice to run our country if he falls ill.......we are smarter than that
Politically a great choice; it may very well win McCain the election. However, I don't think she has the credentials to be one heartbeat away from leading this country. I"m an Independent who usually votes republican, but this November, I'm probably staying home.
John McCain just shot himself in his foot. Ouch. Instead of putting "Country First", he falls for the Alaskan beauty. No offense to gov Palin, but this decision from McCain shows that he really doesn't have a good judgment. The reasoning to "use" her to get the supposedly Hillary Clinton votes is so shortsighted, it's hard to grasp that the republican base nominated him? From their (Rep) negative attacks it is very evident they are themselves frustrated with McCain.
Now consider this: he just "aborted" his own chance (or what ever he had) against the tide of change that USA demands.
BREAKING NEWS: Out of touch hockey mom leads us into Afghanastan !
As a life long Dem. They have finally lost me. They couldn't even get thier ticket together. They had their chance but blew it.
mcsame = not qualified to lead because he can't make good decisions.
what's good of experience if it's the wrong ones?
age, bad temperament, poor judgment, mcsame is the more dangerous choice. Anyone can do better than Bush, I'd take my chances on the smarter man Obama. Yes, intelligence counts.
ARe you kidding me ....do any of you believe this is MCCains choice for our potential president..this is alllll politics ...
It doesn't say where McCain met her. Was it a Republican party function or a hotel somewhere? Cindy better have her lawyers on standby. McCain and Palin are only figureheads for Bush and Cheney to keep running things. Either that or McCain has really lost it.
Please HRC supporters don't be fooled by McCain's pandering. Put America first and vote on the issues, not race or gender.
Ever interview someone for a job? You know in the first three minutes.
McCain/ Palin '08!
Hillary '12!
I can't wait to see the debates that is if Obama has the guts to finally do a face off with McCain.......Sarah Barracuda against Biden...hee hee...
McCain just lost it for the GOP. Met her ONCE and chose her. He not only lost the election but he has REALLY lost MILLIONS of Women on BOTH sides of the Aisle with this insult.
Two words: Harriet Myers
okay ...this election just becomes more of a joke each day...Mccains pick is not only a political ploy , it is irresponsible
Republican switching to vote for Obama now. What a disservice to women, does McCain think we are all that stupid? Doesn't even know this woman and chose her for VP because she wears a dress and he thinks he can get more votes that way? No way.
From what the pundits are saying, the Democrats have taken change off the table with Biden and the Republicans have taken Commander-in-Chief experience off the table with Palin.
We poor, dumb voters are now going to have to decide on the basis of substantive issues not campaign slogans. Foreign policy judgment, energy independence, environmental management, jobs, education, health care, women's rights, gun laws, crime, immigration.
OMG what a disaster!
Sarah Palin's nomination is a huge slap in the face to our allies throughout the world.
McCain's first real decision involving foreign policy–Sarah Palin as the potential leader of the Free World!!
CHANGE??? Did somebody say CHANGE????
It appears to me that there is only one DC outsider on the ballot in '08. GO PALIN!!!!
A horrible choice, McCain would rather win an election than do whats best for the country......
Hillary worked for the issues for over thirty years and that is what made her qualified. There is no way just because Paline is a woman we would just change our party and vote McCaine. No way, no how, NO McCaine!!! This is simply an insult to the women in America.
Lol, I'm on a role with you guys (the mods) not deeming my comments acceptable, which I find funny as they are always tame as tame can be in content compared to almost every other comment on this board. And if you were curious what my last non-posted comment was about it was about how sexism and racist shouldn't play a role in how people vote or politics. Not really the hate filled rhetoric you usually here on these boards, although I guess that's what they (the mods) are going for.
What does Palin being in a beauty pageant in 1984 have to do with anything? She is unqualified to lead because of it? That is ludicrous. Almost as ludricrous as the comments about how she can run for/be VP when she has small children at home. I have never seen anyone ask a male candidate how he can spend months campaigning or be in political office when he has young children. The worst part is that the people making these comments are the same ones who have been so vocal about equal pay and women's rights.
Hey Obama – John McCain gets it – you don't.
Palin is an avid hunter, a sport completely alien to most women. I am a woman so I know this. We may respect a man who hunts but rarely a woman doing the same. Most of us would be vegetarians rathan than kill our own meat. I think appointing her to this position is an insult to accomplished, professional women . Her qualifictions are way too thin. Even her appearance is unprofessional, the hair, wearing black to accept an honor, the teenage inflections in her voice
Selecting her was a bad idea, very very bad.
I'm an independent who was for Clinton. I am not an Obama supporter and was going to vote for McCain. His choice, however, leaves me no choice but to vote Democratic this fall. To select a VP you've met once tells me all I need to know about his judgment. Why didn't he pick Meg Whitman or Carly Fiorina?
Further, why is Phyllis Schlafly so excited? Does she really think it's a conservative woman's role to leave her 4 young children at home to be raised by others while she works 60-80 hour weeks?
What a team!
Biden/Obama are toast!
So Mr. Experience knew all along he had his candidate and didn't tell the world. It's kinda ironic his choice. He's definettly a sneaky strategist with no good intentions...doesn't mean he's in touch on what is going on in the real world. His own half-sister in-law says she's voting for Obama. Obviously he's not a real family man outside of his wife and daugher.
It's ashame the Republican Party always have nominees who are definetly not for the people. Yet they always seem to win the presidential election. Do I smell a conspiracy?
what are we all hoping for....as a leading nation work towards a peacefull and happy world? Isn't it. We also know that needs someone with no bias on how things have woked in the past. May be this choice will bring that extreme change that is needed....simple.
THIS WAS AN IRRESPONSIBLE DECISION AND TO THINK I WAS GOING TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN, MIGHT AS WELL SIT IT OUT!
they met once !!!!!!!!!
So McCain only met Palin once before he decided she's be a good VP?
I guess love at first sight does exist.
McCain picked Sarah Palin as a way to gain Hilary's supporters. Why is he always picking beauty queens? His wife was a former beauty queen, and Sarah Palin was also a beauty queen.
Sarah Palin just had a baby four months ago. This baby has Down's Sydrome. This child will need more time and attention than Sarah will be able to provide if she is jetting around the country. Sarah may be a strong woman, but she is not superwoman.
Her children need her. Her baby needs her. Her family especially the new baby should take priority in her life and not seeking the VP
position. Now is not the time for Sarah.
It is Ok to have a woman as VP, but not this woman.
If McCain had picked MItt I would have voted for him...but NOW...I'll be voting for Obama ! !
I agree that McCain is playing hard ball. That just the point I see it as playing with the US people lives again. I do not believe he is dear and near to the issues of the people, for the people, by the people.
She sounds like someone who has been bought and paid for by the oil industry...
Idiot.
McCain is grasping like an octopus at the boner buffet.
People this is just crazy. I'm sure Governor Palin is a fine person, but she doesnt even know how to get around the Nation's capital, and to think that she would a heartbeat from the presidency? Wow.. John McCain cares more about his blind ambition than he does about the people of this country. At least Obama was able to convince the people to give him a chance. America has to trust the judgement of John McCain. Reckless.
McCain... do you really think the American people (especially women) are that gullible? Shame on you!! I can't understand how some Americans believe this choice is a great tactic. It's disgusting...how do you sleep at night McCain.. knowing you'll try anything to win the white house. Between Bush and yourself, I don't know who's worse, you both are running neck and neck in the arrogance dept!!
This is a joke, right?.... Is this what american politics have come to? I thought George Bush was Mr. Politics. This takes the cake!
It REALLY is NO coincidence that McCain and Bush will be together in the TWIN cities!!!
Awesome choice, go McCain/Palin!!
I'm 70 years old. I've been cynical for so many years and haven't voted. I've watched Obama every time he's on TV. It's about time we can have a super intelligent man who can put us back on the right track. I've listened to all his speechs. He's a man of principle, integrity, great wisdom, and I truly believe he has the right idea regarding our domestic problems, and foreign policy. The last 8 years has cost this country not only billions of dollars of wasted money, it put us in a war with the wrong country causing thousands of our Americans to be maimed or killed, has ruined our enonomy, and we have lost our good standing in the world. And it isn't bad enough that McCain has been Bush's side-kick all these years – now he has named a VP "who he only met once". This is "totally unbelievable!" And just to have a woman so he can get all Hillary's people to vote for him. I think he's already senile!!! I truly hope no one falls for that scenerio. I'm proud to be voting for Barack Obama!!!!
OH, Good Lord!
Why not pick ME?
This is a typical example of putting political interest before the interest of the country. I am surprised when her executive experience is blown out of proportion. Alaska has six hundred thousand people and every major city in America has 10 times that population. It is like comparing managing mom and papa shop is the same as managing Boeing or Microsoft. It is like saying they both require the same skill sets. Give me a break. No disrespect to Palin but they are setting her for failure.
American people!
Work like slaves to get Obama Biden in the White House. REGISTER AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN! VOLUNTEER! We MUST NOT let this crazy old fool win. Our very lives and our children's lives depend on it. GOD HELP US
We could have had the White House back, but the DNC and Barack Obama blew it!
Palin is awesome. The Republicans are going to win and we will watch another Presidential term and the White House slip through our fingers – AGAIN.
Astounding. It is just astounding to me when there is no question we would have won with Hillary.
I think it is time we go back to electing the VP candidates. McCain and Obama both have not listened to the people on their choices. The VP candidates should be the choice of the people not the candidates as they would be President if the President should not be able to finish their term. We would have a true democracy then.
McCain doesn't even believe men and women should have equal pay, so why would he choose a women as VP? He thinks that this decision will help court Hillary supporters, he is so wrong!!! And he made such a knee-jerk decision after meeting her only ONE time. McCain is and idiot!
Obama/Biden 08
Excellent voting record? I don't think so. Voting to keep aerial hunting of wolves going and also to keep polar bears OFF the endangered species list. With her investigation, she fits right in there with the right wing neo-cons. I'd personally find it hilarious if she was indicted only days before the election.
Inexperience with foreign affairs from both McCain and Palin would be devastating at a moment where we need to raise our standing in the world after the last failed administration.
And for the Hillacrats out there. How could you follow her if she got the nomination when you can't even follow her advice after Obama's nomination? Voting for McCain/Palin is doing a disservice to women and in fact Americans everywhere as they will either keep us where we're at, or make things worse overall.
Vote for Americans everywhere
Vote Obama/Biden 08
Wow-what a pick by McCain-Sarah Palin is the real deal--what a woman--can't wait to vote McCain/Palin-–
Hillary must be blowing steam out of her ears-after being abused by Obama and further being summarily dismissed by Obama as a possible VP, she now has to watch as another woman takes what Hillary thinks is rightfully hers–sorry Hillary but Obama & Richardson and their buddies are nothing but snake oil salesmen-
McCain/Palin 08'
what is the credential for one comment to be posted because I wrote many comments in the cnn comments section but never READ NOT EVEN ONE I WONDER IS CNN "PRIVATE OR?" AS THE CHOICE OF THAT WOMAN IT ONLY REFLECT THE DEEP IGNORANT OF SO MANY FIRST) SHE IS NOT SENATOR CLINTON TWO) SHE IS NOT THE PRESUMTIVE POTANTIAL PRESIDENT AN OTHER WORD SHE IS NOT jOHN MCcain AND AT LAST THE AMERICAN PEOPLES MUST KNOW NOW WHAT SENATOR MCcAIN IS PREPARE TO DO SO HE CAN REACH TO OVAL OFFICE AND THAT IS ANYTHING AND EVRYTHING FOR THAT I THINK HE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATE IN REGARD TO IRAQ AND GEORGIA ACCORDING TO STATEMENTS MAKE BY VLADIMIR POTIN HIMSELF THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA
I think its great!! I couldnt be happier! Go Republicans!!!!
Obama all the way. I can't believe McCain choose someone that he only met one time. I hope voters wise up and vote for the right President and VP that is going to put this country on the right path.
Great choice of sidekick for the Maverick! Sure GOP, women are just going to LOVE her and move in droves to the dark side. Let's see now...she wants to drill in protected natural areas; she doesn't believe there's such a thing as global warming (does she also think the earth is flat, I wonder?); she's a former beauty queen (yep, women really like those feminists); and she wants to deny women the right to choose.
Slam-dunk. Not. Go Obama!
Why would someone with a 4-month old special needs baby leave that child to be on the road campaigning? What kind of mother does that? I find it disturbing that she had her young daughter holding her baby the entire time she was speaking. As the party of family values, I just don't understand the logic. Her husband is gone every-other week at his sloping job. Where's the parenting?
John McCain, a long-time Republican US Senator, loves
H-O-T young women
He not only married one, he has chosen one for the rest of us as a possible PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!
Hey, guys, gotta luv this!
WELL WE NOW KNOW THAT EVEN PRESIDENT BUSH [the little OIL PIMP ] IS SAYING ' WHAT ARE YOU ? STUPID ....... EVEN I KNOW BETTER THAN TO PICK A BEAUTY QUEEN RUNNER- UP. AND IM A C STUDENT ARE YOU McCRAZY
Hey job-longer,
your candidate Obama doesn't even have YOUR qualifications!
How many STATES have you run?
The big question: If McCain wins and then dies...how will Palin handle being president with no experence?
The answer: She will pick a VP that will teach her how to handle those situations. You know......kind of like what Obama did......DUH......
Can Biden resign and let Clinton take the VP? Is it too late?????
The reason I ask: When most female\male African Americans overwhelmingly voted for Obama as candidate, why does anyone think women will not vote for Palin?
Suggestion to the Obama camp to win: Unless Biden resigns his nomination, Palin will take the women voters needed to win... Obama must let Clinton take the VP somehow, otherwise, just as blacks have voted for Obama in the majority for their demographic, women will vote for Palin.. the fact of the matter is.. equality is a matter of action. I am for Obama, but I am a woman first and foremost. I was for Clinton before Obama, but I really really have taken to Obama, which is not hard – I am a lifelong Democrat. He supports the issues I support. But in order to move ahead in this unequal world, ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS, (yes, I know, it's ironic that I'm writing to try to invoke action.. anyway..) and sometimes it takes baby steps to move forward.
THIS IS THE STORY:
On March 2007, Palin presented the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) as the new legal vehicle for building a natural gas pipeline from the state's North Slope.[34] This negated a deal by the previous governor to grant the contract to a coalition including BP (her husband's former employer). Only one legislator, Representative Ralph Samuels, voted against the measure,[35] and in June Palin signed it into law.[36][37] On January 5, 2008, Palin announced that a Canadian company, TransCanada Corp., was the sole AGIA-compliant applicant.[38][39] In August 2008, Palin signed a bill into law giving the state of Alaska authority to award TransCanada Pipelines a license to build and operate the $26-billion-dollar pipeline to ship natural gas from the North Slope to the Lower 48, through Canada.[40]
!!!!Members of the board of directors of TransCanada (as of April 25, 2008) are: Sarah Palin, Kevin E. Benson, Derek Burney, Wendy K. Dobson, E. Linn Draper, Paule Gauthier, Kerry L. Hawkins, S. Barry Jackson, Paul L. Joskow, Harold N. Kvisle, John A. MacNaughton, C.M., David P. O'Brien, W. Thomas Stephens and D. Michael G. Stewart.!!!!
I am speechless.. I am conservative democratic that was caught in the middle between McCain and Barrack. I was most likely going to vote for McCain! However, after this pick of VP, I am terrified of McCain. On his first big judgement call, MCCAIN PICKS A VICE-PRESIDENT THAT HE DOES NOT EVEN KNOW! He puts the future of our country in the hands of a person he only met once! SCARY with a capital S! I got to vote for OBAMA BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF WHAT MCCAIN MIGHT DO NEXT! THIS GUY IS PLAYIN POLITICAL GAMES WITH THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY! Does he think women are stupid or dumb or both! THE PICK LOOKS LIKE AN OBVIOUS GIMMICK! OBAMA, YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY VOTE ANYMORE!
Finally they see, after all that talk of experience, this is what you get. Laughable.
I just have to point out that these 2 are the 2 most awkwardly looking people when photographed together!!! Obama and Biden look good together!! McSame and Palin just look odd together!
Obama Biden 2008
He must be out of his mind; this is so irresponsible of McCain, I fear for the welfare of this country should he and Palin end up in the White House. McCain really doesn't get it, most women are smarter than he gives us credit for and elect a candidate based on policy, not gender.
Thank you John!!!!!! Your old age and senility have helped Obama.....you go!!!!!
This 'man' has no shame. And any woman who falls for the GOP trick of figuring we are stupid enough to vote someone simply based on gender deserves what we will get with McCain as President.
Palin is a Cindy clone – probably a sorority sister of hers. She has no idea what the average American goes through as she, too, appears to have come from money.
McCain didn't choose her to help him run the country – he chose her because he thinks women are stupid and their place is barefoot, pregnant, quiet and in the kitchen and Palin will be the perfect White House housewife, not VP.
She's far more suited for a part on Desperate Housewives than as our possible President.
Morons – all of them and anyone who supports them still.
wow democrats whining right and left,
thats one of the reasons i am a republican,
I think this is an excellent choice. all she handles and still able to be a public servant is great. running a family seems to help her keep away from corrupt politics and remember what we need to fight for. Fifth child has down syndrome definitley shows she has her priniciples right and cares for human life.
Keep whining democrats, it keeps republicans like me remember why i am republican.
McCain's VP selection was irresponsible and insulting. It never crossed my mind to vote for him, but this move was by far the most despicable of his campaign so far. As has been said before, TRUE Hillary supporters will see beyond gender to the fact that Palin is essentially opposite with respect to everything else!
Obama-Biden '08
Wow, truly idiotic! There is no way to even compare this woman to Hillary Clinton. Less than two years as Governor? Only met McCain once? When John McCain drops dead during his first term in office, this woman can NOT lead this country. She has no experience in Washington and will get eaten alive. Any Hillary Clinton supporter that is now supporting the McCain-Palin ticket because there is a woman involved is truly ignorant! Thank you John McCain for securing the win for Obama!
OMG, I can't wait until they start roasting Palin over the pit. The baby is her daughter's? She left her city in financial ruin? McCain likes her because she reminds him of Cindy with dark hair? It will be glorious!!!
Now the race gets interesting! At least the GOP has their ticket right; with the experienced guy on top, and the up and comer in the VP slot.
She has about the same level of expertise as BHO, probably a little more actually. She actually manages a state, he just showed up to vote present...
McCain/Palin 08
Hillary 12
McCain thinks women are stupid enough to vote for just any women, regardless of her lack of qualifications. It is an insult to the American Women!!!!
As a woman and a Democrat, I am insulted and angered by John McCain’s VP pick of Sarah Palin.
The fact that he chose the VP primarily because she is a woman is an insult to my intelligence. The equal rights movement is based on the empowerment of women. An integral part of empowerment is the ability to think and act freely not as a monolithic group. Truly independent women will see through this façade and vote for a president/VP based on the issues and one’s governing ability.
I am a supporter of Barack Obama. I also recognize and admire Hillary Clinton’s contributions to the Democratic Party and to the Country. Her position on universal healthcare and women’s issues is unwavering. If it were not for Barack Obama running at this time, I most definitely would have supported Hillary Clinton-NOT because of her sex, but because of her stances on the issues and her ability to govern. It angers me that Hillary Clinton or someone of her caliber may not be the first female President, but instead someone who is a right-wing conservative who is riding the coattails (coffin) of an elder statesman and who doesn’t value the sanctity of choice, equality, human rights, environment etc may. For those Clinton supporters who are considering voting for McCain based on his VP pick, please consider that you are not only undermining women everywhere, but also you are also undermining Hillary Clinton and her message.
LOVE Palin--great pick--NRA member, loves fishing & hunting, eats Mooseburgers, drop dead gorgeous-–every man's dream--trade Biden for her any day-
McCain/Palin 08'
The selection of Governor Palin is an insult to women voters. If Senator McCain respected women as being thoughtful and intelligent voters, he would have realized that gender first was not the correct priority in his selection criteria....that we women vote for qualified candidates male or female. He lost my vote with this choice because there is nothing compelling about Governor Palin, nothing...and he showed his true colors by putting the country at risk to further his own political gain. His most important first decision as a presidential contender was apparently conducted on a whim.
Some day Governor Palin may prove to be an essential force in American politics, but there is no reason at all to bring her forward and sell her prematurely as that now.
We have just received orders to produce 500,000 new bumper stickers that read: McSame and Mrs. Plain 2008
I'm a hardline republican woman but I'm voting for Obama/ Biden.
I'm not that crazy to put a NOBODY in such a high officer, even if she has a pretty face.
Who cares. Hillary Clinton knew Bill Clinton for decades. She trusted him with her life, child and career. He still undertook some interesting activities in the oval office with an intern. People's character can be learned quickly – and in th Bill/Hillary case, no matter how well you think you know somebody, they can be someone completely different.
I think its great!! I couldnt be happier! Go Republicans!!!!
Begala said it best on Larry King tonight. Would a parent entrust their child's life with a person whom they've met only once? Then why in the world should we place Palin in the position to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency of the United States? We'd be entrusting her with the lives of 300 million Americans - including 3 million of our own brave soldiers!
I wish that there were a way to exclude people from making 'staged' comments – i.e. the supposed Clinton supporters that say how wonderful this is. There might be 1000 or so people in the USA who actully feel this way, but I suspect that those on this comment page are activists who have always supported McCain (and actually hate Clinton).
Secondly, this is a pathetic pick, they met once. My goodness.
Palin was out of her depth as govener (ask her staff) and now she could be the Presedent....yikes!
Has anyone noticed that in some parts of Alaska, where the oil and gas pipelines and fossil fuel originates is over $7.00 a gallon?!!! Would Palin's "maverick" policies do the same for the rest of the country? If this is the price of gas in the state with the Alaskan pipeline, what's next for the rest of us should she become VP/President?
Good job, McCain! Sarah Palin is a brilliant choice. McCain proves that he will go his own way and do what he wants. He will run a different show than Bush is running and really shake up Washington. Democrats will naturally attempt to promote their flavor of "change" but that's socialism and America doesn't need that garbage.
It never made sense to pick someone who was a prior presidential candidate. They lost already; the American people spoke in the primaries...they didn't want them. Not to mention all the videos out there where they make negative statements about each other.
Because of Palin I'm donating the max to McCain-–is that clear enough?
McCain/Palin 08'
McCain has not only shocked me back into the political process but actually has me shopping for bumper stickers and yard signs. Palin was a masterstroke - McCain has shored up the conservative base and has solidified his reputation of his ticket as one of true change. Much like Bill Clinton recently observed: do you vote for the ticket that talks change or the one that will deliver it? In an already narrowing race that showed all the momentum with McCain, this will push them over the top. Watching the panicked fear-mongering of the democratic pundits on TV just proves how much they fear for their own ticket. Being unable to match their own presidential candidate against even the bottom half of the Republican ticket (seems like a candidate for the chief executive should have, ah, gee, I don't know, EXECUTIVE experience?!) they are attacking everything from her appearance to John McCain's health in their desperation. McCain's choice a "hail Mary"? I think the coming weeks will show where the real desperation deservedly lies...
At McCain's age he should have picked someone with at least some foreign policy experience. I think even lots of conservatives are going to be put off by this woman. No real Hillary supporter would support her.
He didn't need to talk to her more than once. Karl Rove told him she was his only chance of winning the election. It doesn't matter neither McCain nor Palin will be Governing. They will continue to get permission from Karl Rove before they can even speak in public, just like George W. Bush.
Wait until Sarah finds out she is a token, selected to be a nursemaid for John McCain.
"I may not have any national political experience, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn."
PS: God save the country.
I think this is a lousy choice and a poor and ill-thought decision from McCain, frankly.
This is not a job interview for a small town mayor. This is a person who could, in a heart-beat, become the president of the most powerful country on earth.
I thought Obama picked a weakling when he picked Biden but weakling though he may be, he has got enough sagacity to steer the country, should such a requirement come up.
McCain's choice on the other hand, is a hasty and hurried decision, intended to leverage off the dissatisfaction that people have, with Obama not picking Hillary as his running mate, which makes it dangerously immature and I question his judgement for presidential level decisions. But in the process, he skipped over highly intelligent and capable potential VPs like Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty and went for this small town amateur. She is already under an ethics investigation for trying to influence official decisions in favor of her family members. How much more ill-advised could the decision to pick her get ?
McCain will take a bath come November – is my prediction. With a pick of either Romney or Pawlenty, I personally would have been in his corner but this choice is an insult to my intelligence and hopefully has the same effect on others too, who will steer clear of a McCain candidacy. I will be sitting out this election cycle, since neither choice is too appealing.
As one of those more mature women who strongly supported Clinton, I am insulted that McCain thinks he could win my support by choosing someone with no experience and or exposure to national government. I would never vote for a candidate based on gender.
She is a mother who has 5 kids,one an infant who is breastfeeding and has downs syndrome. Oh,and dont forget a husband. And she is going to be vice pres? Sounds like she is spreading herself pretty thin. As a working mother of three, who comes home exhausted, she must be the off-spring of superman and wonder women. Who is she putting first? Mabye her ambition.
I spent more time in the showroom checking out my last vehicle than John McCain spent with the person he wants to be vice president?
So this woman is going to leave her 7 month old down syndrome infant to go chase after McCain on the campaign trail all over the country. Yep, it's obvious she has her priorities straight
So she's a woman and governed more reindeer than people. i had no idea mrs. clause had an interest in politics.
Congrats to Palin on being the first Republican female to be nominated for Vice President. I'm sure she is a wonderful person – BUT after asking "What does the Vice President do day to day?" I Can not support her or McCain. She is for everything I would fight to my last breath against.
In 2007, Palin was asked about the war in Iraq and responded by saying "I haven't given it much thought."
Way to go, McCain....clearly, your vetting team sucks.
Thank you John McCain for the birthday present. You have sealed the door of your own coffin. Im a little confused why you would pick a PTA type hockey mom who has absolutely no experience. I wouldn't let her run my coffee shop. What is John McCain smoking???
Well, GOP never care about America people. They only care about themselves, she is not the right choice. So she has been chosen only to get women vote from a democrat!!!!!!!!!! Where are those pround republicans they aren't even in number to elect McOld? GOP cannot even rely on IT own poeple. This is just suck.......... All women should see this as an insulte McCain wanna used you as a lidder to get in the top and then trash all of you. Borring party
I read a bunch of fake Hillary voters here (Same old Republicans games). I know how to play these games just like everybody does but even here we can show some honesty for ourselves at least.
One good thing I'v noticed to Ms. Palin, she is very charming and she is out played by McCain. I kind of see him pointing a gun on her back and making her speak whatever she has been told. This is such a shame for US POLITICS, in this case by Republicans who are desperate to win this election, very suspicious move by McCain, I think he is not a loyal man, he is willing to do whatever just to win this election for his personal reasons.
People are so blind and emotional to change political views. I dont care about Republicans nor Democrats, I care about my family and who is runing my country, I dont have any emotion in politics and I suggest to people, you can change your political views during the day as long as you are familiar with that and you think that choice is right for you and your family then GO FOR IT.
I choose Barack Obama because he has this charisma to bring our country in positive ways, he will keep us together and he has a good heart.
I wouldnt be so sure to vote for McCain especially after today, we dont need a 72 years old president. We are a country of THE DREAMS, NOT THE NIGHTMARES.
Mr. Bentley
J. McCain has been down in the polls all the time, just because all the attentions have been focusing always to Obama. McCain now wants all attentions focused on his camp by making a surprise choice of an unthinkable VP, creating waves of all kinds of good and bad talks, which will last for a long time– long enough to shift all good attentions away from Obama until the election day. This is a very smart strategy.
But, It is wrong time for McCain.
Interesting, but first my congratulations to all women as another step towards equality continues.
The interesting part is now the deciding factor in picking Palin.
If Obama had chosen Clinton, who would have been McCain pick?
If the answer is Palin, then McCain made the right decision.
If the answer is others then I submit to you POLITICS remix.
McDumb is crazy, McSenile is crazy. Crazy crazy–this is a beauty contest.
I really think McCain is senile and still likes beauty contestant types.....have you noticed that Cindy is wearing her hair long ??? Something weird is going on !!!!!!
Hmmmm...Sounds like McCain is going through a midlife crisis...AGAIN! He just sent his wife, Cindy, overseas to Georgia AND he stays at home meeting with this woman? This decision was risky, an insult to women all over the US, and from what I'm reading all over the internet McCain has lost voters right and left. And, if elected, does he know he's going to die right away? Sheeshhhh.......
This brash decision is a PRIME example of how McCain will make decisions about our country. I definitely don't trust him now.
Rush to war. Rush to chose vice-president. America suffers for the war. America will suffer for GOP choice of vice-president. Poor judgment on the war. Poor judgment on vice-president. McBush is really quick on his decisions. Very decisive. Very very eager to become president. Very very very poor judgment!!!!
Leo – Columbia University
For those that think this is a great pick you are so in the tank for McCain you can't be helped this includes CNN.
she has a bs degree in journalism from univ of idaho and was a sports caster
obama has a law degree from harvard, went to columbia for undergrad, and was president of harvard law review.
give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!! socker mom second in command running the country. Was the Secretary of State (Miss Rice) brought into the picture. She has all the creditials needed to be in that spot....
Please...Please get Begala off the air...he is nothing but a disrespectful political hack....calling the President a moron is unacceptable irregardless of who the president is!!
Im a Hillary supporter now voting Obama, but if he looses I can deal with McCain. But if McCain wins then dies, Im moving to France.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Cheap theatrics by John McCain. The announcement was hastily made and the timing was engineered to stomp on the bounce Obama will undoubtedly get from his spectacular in Denver. As a woman, I am insulted and appalled by this outrageous VP choice and by the low-road tactics of the McCain campaign. Palin is qualiied to be president ot the PTA and, if you google it, you'll find that she was FOR the Bridges to Nowhere BEFORE she was against them.
Lame choice by an out-of-touch, 72 year-old candidate who will do anything to win an election. "Country First" is a total JOKE!
Hey, Democrats, oil your own machine. Use your judgement and vote the best ticket. Nobody is forcing you.
RECKLESSSSSSSSSS MCCAIN! THIS IS CLEARLY A POLITICAL STUNT AND PALIN FELL FOR IT!!! How can she allow this man to use her family for political gain! Does she really thinks that he takes her seriously! It looks so unnatural! Does not even look real!
This is such an insult to all women!! McCain must think that all American women are complete IDIOTS by choosing a woman who has close to no experience and does not even COMPARE to Hillary. Does he expect that we'll vote for him just because he chose a woman!?!? It's obvious that he doesn't think Palin would actually make a good VP, he's just trying to pick up the Hillary voters who became undecided... Well, thank you McCain for making the election clear for this undecided woman... YOU ARE A SENILE OLD MAN.... OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!
My vote will go to OBAMA!!!
Did you see Obama off script today responding to Gov. Palin? DUH DUH DUH. I can't wait for the debates. Oh by the way Gov. Palin didn't use a teleprompter today.
Palin is a reckless choice. McCain made this choice for very narrow self-interest reasons without regard to American National Security if something should happen to him. Barack Obama showed outstanding judgement to his vp choice and an understanding that the choice must be made with our National Interest in mind. McCain's choice shows that he does not have the American people in mind for his decisions. If he does not have them in mind now, he will not in office as well.
This decision shows McCain is indeed four more years of fail Republican dogma that puts personal self-interest over our National Security.
And Palin is the best person in the nation to be President if, God forbid, something happens to McCain? Oy Vey !
What in the world was He thinking.... I am an Obama supporter who was excited about the election, but now I am literally on my head to get him elected out of FEAR of what will happen to our country if something happens (which is likely) to the 72 year old idiot.
John McFool, how dare you choose someone with no experience or even interest in the foreign affairs. Where were his advisors?
Who is Palin??? Why should she be one heartbeat away from the Presidency??
I do NOT want to hear anyone arguing that Obama is inexperienced… EVER AGAIN!!!
It is clear to me that Mccain is using women as a tool… just to gain votes for him. The Biden choice is a respectful one, because it was to benefit the country… the Palin choice, I’m not so sure about… it seems as though it was carefully crafted to benefit Mccain only, which is rather disingenuous to women and I hope Hillary voters see right through it!
It just goes to show you that you do not have to have political experience anymore – you can be a “hockey mom” and be one heartbeat away from the presidency nowadays.
I can't wait for the debates between Palin and Biden, and she has to explain the difference between Sunni and Shia... she will be looking for Liebermann.
Plus – I listened to conservative talk radio all day, and understand that conservatives only like her because she is "HOT" – that's it! Because she is "hot." This should alarm every American voter, and raise suspicion for anyone who knows a conservative, because this is what they think about. Clearly the wrong head they are thinking with, if they have brains at all.
This is an obvious attempt to steal some of the Barack' Obama's thunder becoming the first African American elected by a major party for the presidency of the United States.
It's could also be an attempt to add some excitement to a lack luster Republican Presidential campaign.
wow – never would have thought mccain would be so clueless..
i am not a hillary fan...but if i was- knowing hillary not on the ticket is not going to make me vote the mccain/palin ticket b/c palin is a woman..that will not do it for me or this country...and people are scared of the 3:00 a.m. call...can this woman even handle all the distractions...a baby w/down syndrom-a son in iraq-not to mention
the election...is she ready to lead this country-i can't chance it and you shouldn't either....republicans-you may not be able to admit it but, mccain is 72 & that in itself is scary enough...wow
Joe Biden will chew her up, and spit her out all over the stage during their VP debate. Especially on foreign affairs...which she has clearly said she has no interest in. And whoever said she had experience in foreign affairs because her state was near Russia needs to really get a clue.
The only logic I can come up with McCain's VP pick is that all the other candidates must have said to him "thanks, but no thanks". If not, I fail to see how on earth he will get to the oval office!
Sort of like marrying someone you met once at a cocktail party.
The choice of Palin is definitive proof of McCain's utter lack of judgement. He should concede the election right now.
Wild Otter
Alaska! Alaska! This is a diverse country. How much diversity is in Alaska??
Does she even know that McCain is one of a very few who owns 8-11 houses and still has servants
I guess thats the diversity they seek.
After the Democrat's display last night (and this was a green convention???) I will vote for any one who is not connected with the wastefulness demonstrated last night.
wow I guess we should all vote for john mccain since he has a hot vp choice oh look at that she's a woman too hello Hillary supporters jump on in the water is safe....................NOT!!
Unbelievable...
Obama was top student from Harvard, spent 8 years in state legislature, and almost 4 years in the senate. Among other, he has served on the Foreign relations committee... His age is similar to that of other world leaders when they start serving; JFK, Clinton, Roosevelt, and Grant were all younger.
Sarah has been governor for less than two years and is even younger...
How can anyone argue that she has more experience??? LOL
John McCain, has a very serious judgement deficiency. Americans would have hoped that after all these many months of silence and secrecy about a VP choice, that John McCain was actually interviewing and aggressively searching for the best possible choice of a VP.
No, it simply looks now that after all this time the best he can do is to select a running mate that he has only met once, and knows nothing about her.
With that kind of judgement what will McCain do in selecting his Cabinet and other presidential appointees. He will probably do it in his sleep.
Very poor judgement. Very reckless. I am very shocked & disappointed.
As a Democrat I can't vote for her.............and wouldn't..................but I can still look!
only seen her one day and she is already a better choice than oboma
I am thrilled with this selection. It is not necessary for John McCain to know her well. Palin's accomplishments speak about herself. Barack has a clean slate and Biden is arrogant old man. Vote John McCain.
PUMA people wanted H. Clinton because of her experience – so they said. Actually they wanted her because she was a woman and they refuse to vote for a Black – race bias painted all over their movement. Now a PUMA supporter says this will make it easier to vote for McCain. See, they didn't want Clinton for her experience – they just wanted a woman (and are racists).
Palin is getting attention today because McCain needed someone with speaking ability to fire up his party. With a major in communications, she will do that very well.
HOWEVER, McCain has spent his entire campaign boasting of his foreign policy experience and that the country needs him so badly. He is 72. What if perhaps she is left to lead the country. He has met her once, she looked good on paper, and she could be our next president. NO MCCAIN, NO WAY, NO HOW. This is FAR too scary.
Well, we Know one thing for sure McCain enjoys the company of younger women.
McCain has chosen the path of least resistance, like water running down hill. He did not want to be upstaged by people who can do a better job than he can. we all know McCain is a ladies man. look what happened to his first wife. his current wife must be a bit nervous. Good ol John McCain might be out shooting moose with his new lady.
seriously i think he must have fell in love at first sight. i wonder how ms McCain works into this, He sold our future on a good looking woman. either that or she has more charm than is known.
Refreshing! I was a Democrat for McCain until I dug deep, listened to Hillary's speech, and softened to the Obama/Biden pick. I am now voting Democrat. However, McCain's pick is refreshing from the Republican side and I hope she does well on this journey.
Very poor judgement dislayed by John McCain. He must be very desperate. Senator Hillary Clinton's supporters will not fall for this ploy. ROE V. WADE is now on the table. Paulin herself is under investigation in her corrupt state of Alaska. What was he thinking?
I can't believe McCain didn't pick Romney. Obama is doing well in the west and in Michigan. I felt like Romney could have quelled that. I didn't like McCain because I favor Obama's policies, but his choice of Mrs. Palin is downright scary as hell. She was the mayor of a town of 6500 and governer for two years of a state w/ a population far less than Dallas.
I want to thank all the Hillary Clinton supporters who are now supporting Barack Obama. As a Barack Obama supporter, I will do whatever I can to get her elected in the future if her supporters come through this election. To all those so called Hillary supporters who are voting for McCain I say GOOD RIDDANCE!!! I'm tired of you attention seekers saying you're voting for McCain... go AHEAD.. be ignorant. You'll have no one to blame but yourself is McCain is elected. Hillary is young enough to be president after Obama. Be patient. 16 years of Democratic rule sounds pretty good to me!
Population of Alaska: 683,478
Population of Chicago: 2,833,321
What great experience Palin brings to the table compared to Obama, job titles aside. A clerk in Mayor Daley's office is as qualified as Palin to be VP of this country. Wonderful day for Dems. Those Clinton supporters that will still vote for McCain will do so b/c of Obama's color and they were never going to vote for him in the first place.
Obama/Biden 08
Obama made the right decision in choosing a running mate he could work with rather than trying to play games to make history and get nothing done. For those of you who feel like he should have chosen Hillary, you should do as she did and let that go. Hillary did not want to be VP because she was offered something better in an Obama administration. She is satisfied and we should be as well. First of all, the notion that she was done wrong by the choice Obama made was created by the republican to set the stage for McCain's risky choice.
McCain actually thinks women are dumb enough to flock to him just to make history.
Obama/Biden 08
Well, I guess McCain knew he had no chance of winning against Obama and Biden. So what he did was to select a good looking woman (who is certainly smart as well) so that every other american woman be they democratic or republican would vote for her not mentioning american males of both sides. This choice shows how desperate the republicans have become.
You have got to be kidding! No more do the Republicans have a leg to stand on in the inexperience debate.
How careless of McCain to choose the person for such an important position after only one meeting! This is judgment? I think not!
I am confident that the Clinton supporters will heed her words at the convention and ask themselves why they voted for her – was it for her or for what she stands for. Palin stands for nothing that Clinton stands for and it is SO INSULTING to think that the Republicans are under the impression that they can woo Clinton's supporters simply because Palin is a woman. All I can say is never underestimate a woman scorned!
For anyone questioning "experience"... Palin has *more* actual governing and executive experience than OBAMA, and Palin is NOT running for President, but VP. Think about that, folks. Also, you should be voting thinking about whether a candidate might or might not die (these are mostly Democrats). It's a simplistic, desperate and a disgusting type of thinking.
Well, I was a fence sitting indie voter until this week (have voted Dem twice in the last twenty years, and voted 3 times Repub) I watched Obama's speech last night and just saw McCain unveil this whopper of a decision today.
Obama and Biden are getting my vote to get this country moving again.
Sorry McCain, you just made yourself look like McClown. Man, are you kidding me? Over Romney? Over Ridge???
How interesting! Obama was critized by Republicans for not having any experience, but Mc picked someone that has no experience either and thinks that Alaska being next to Russia makes her expericenced on foreign policy.
I am not sure how she complements Mc on the ticket? Hmmm!
President Bush had no experience when he entered office and on the 2nd term look how bad our economic has become.
The people that are saying Palin is a great choice are just being phony and are really scared deep down that MCSame is showing signs of dementia!!!!!
GO President Obama!!!
OH. MY. GOD. Is McCain out of his mind?!?!? What was he thinking?!?! They just handed the presidency to the Democrats on a silver platter. I can't vote for McCain now. I was already hesitant with his old age and state of health, and now he makes a horrible choice for VP. It seems his mental health is already deteriorating as well!!!
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Obama/Biden ticket is now more appealing to me.
What an insult to Hillary Clinton. Palin doesnt hold a morsel of experience compared to Senator Clinton.
How desperate McCain is to win over women votes.
We know his scheme and it will not succeed!
I am a women, however I would be frightened to hand over the presidency to hs choice of vp when dealing with this countries economic crisis AND not to mention McCain had only met her ONCE! What type of judgement is that? Unsound, unwise and out of touch!
We cannot afford eight more years or wreckless judgement!
Theres too much at stack!
I am a Democrat, a proud one. And I absolutely LOVE Sarah Palin. I applaud you, Senator McCain!
This is an insult to women and it shows that even in our society today, we often confuse progress with slander. <<<
Oh rubbish. It might have a lot more to do with the fact that Palin has FAR fewer negatives than anyone else on the short list, she is a proven reformer (she cleaned up one of the most corrupt state governments in the USA, hammered big oil, and boosted the state economy), and a maverick herself. She fits McCain's message perfectly.
Furthermore, while Obama talks about he he WANTS to change things, Palin can talk about how she HAS changed things. This is not at all an insult to women. Perhaps the insult is immediately believing this woman has no merits without finding out first.
McCain's pick of Palin to try and woo the 18 million Hillary voters just goes to show you what a low opinion he has of women. To think that these smart, intelligent women who supported Hillary because of her position on the issues would switch and vote for McCain because a woman is on his ticket is downright insulting. Palin is the anti-Hillary. Why would a Hillary supporter vote for her? She's against everything Hillary stands for and she stands for everything Hillary is against.
I am shocked and angry that the Republican Party and John McCain showed such poor judgment in choosing an unknown, small time govenor with almost no experience to be his running mate. It is almost unbelievable that this nation's security could possibly be in the hands of an elderly, out-of-touch career politician and a young hocky-mom from Alaska. I know that if those two are voted into office, I won't sleep until they are out of office! Republicans generally stand for conservative values, which includes a nuclear family with a mother in the home. How can she profess to be a conservative when she spends her time in politics when she has five children, and one of them is a Down's Syndrome baby. She should be caring for her children and not running for VEEP.
I was a Hillary supporter because of her experience and genuine concern for the American people, not because she was a woman. I have always based my vote on the persons abilities not the party they were affliated with and I would hope the rest of the American public would do the same. To the other Hillary supporters out there that are complaining about her not being picked and will cast their vote for McCain or not vote at all doesn't that choice go against everything she stood for? McCain's choice today was yet more proof to me how out of touch he really is with the Hillary supporters of America. I will be voting this year for Obama because I believe he can make a change for all of us.
Vote Democratic! At least we know one of them is qualified to be President. McCain is clueless, and Palin is an NRA anti-conservation, pro-drilling, anti Roe v. Wade conservative...another Bush clone! Just what we need to totally destroy this country. We'd be bombing Iran before Jan. 21, and the troops will never come home. Then they'll start on Russia, and hey, why not N. Korea? After all, we're the world's police now, thanks to Bush.We cannot afford 4 more years of tax cuts to the rich while the rest of us struggle to buy groceries and gas. They are clueless!
No thanks, NO MORE, NO McCain NEVER!
I cannot believe ,McCain is Nuts He's lost my, parents votes ,,,,,,he could" pick alguem better , Senator Barack Obama you got my vote!!!!!!!
I think those who believe that this choice is hurting Obama have lost their minds. I know there are people in this country who adhere to party politics, but to think that Palin has hurt Obama, Wow! Folks, Obama's speech has not been kicked to the corner because of the choice of the beauty queen, the one whose husband works for an oil company in Alaska. I teach Geography, but please remind me. Is Alaska part of the United States? I guess that's not fair. I do like Mike Gravel. I actually wished he was the nominee.
INSULT TO ALL WOMEN. DEFEAT THIS AWAFUL TICKET
Game Over. Far from the most competent person for the job. This is not about Palin, it's about McCain's totally reckless choice of a woman that is not even remotely qualified to step into oval office heaven forbid anything ever happened to McCain. His decision making is now in question and this choice makes it impossible to vote for him or them.
Seeing Palin in news reals all highlights her lack of judgement as well. Any NRA member and responsible gun owner knows everyone should wear ear and eye protection when firing a weapon – ridiculous, all of it.
To: Wiser
You would vote for McCain because he picked a woman that he only met one time and he expects to help him run the country ? You are planning to vote for him because of a woman. I am a woman and I will not vote her just because she is a woman or because Hillary did not want. You need to really think about you are doing. McCain is an older candidate and this one could very well run this country in the near future and that makes me very afraid. II do not know why you call yourself wiser because your statement is not wise. Would take someone tinto your home that you met one time and have them run your home?
Where is this woman's FOUR MONTH OLD SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD in these presidential ambitions of this Sarah Palin? How in the world can this woman accept a job that will consume her life, all her time, all her energy above her family when she has an INFANT? A very vulnerable Special Needs infant at that?! Where are the comments from the "conservative right" the "moral Majority" while they watch a mother abandon her baby to a nanny or whoever to raise for this job. This woman's priorities are messed up. As a nurse who sees too many kids left alone in hospital's with strangers, I am simply totally speechless that this woman believes she is "free" to pursue her fabulous career and have yet to hear one comment about how in the world can she juggle a job like the Presidency and be an adequate mother to a special needs child. As a nurse, I see too many parents who are so rich that nannies raise their kids, or parents who are too poor and too ignorant to know how to raise their kids, or parents who are simply irresponsible and do not raise their kids. Our families are our country's base and I know it sounds so sexist to point out. The reality is this woman is taking an all consuming job and I am questioning how can it be possible for her to mother her child and be Vice-President or even President? Working mothers make choices and the best choices with the best outcomes for small children are mothers who work around their child's needs. They do not take a job that will consume their entire being to the detriment of a child. What is this woman thinking???? What is this country thinking if we don't notice that this is just not what are families are like???? Where in her priority list, if her vulnerable child is not first, does this country fit? It must be somewhere behind ambition, after greed for power, after glory and name, perhaps riches...then comes the best interests of the country THEN follows what...her vulnerable special need child? This woman is messed up and her priorities are cock-eyed. A qualified VP candidate –woman or man is fine but this one is not free to commit to this job. Her special needs child should be her current commitment and I can't figure out why this country or John McCain doesn't see this as an important issue.
I love it how the Dems and supposed "women" on this board are seemingly offended by McCain's selection of Palin as VP. Jealous is probably the more appropriate word.
McCain has insulted every single American by making a joke out of our Presidential election. He's opted for a cheap publicity stunt instead picking a qualified running mate. He's a shell of a man who has sold every last scrap of his dignity to extremists. The John McCain that suffered for American ideals in Nam wouldn't stop to spit on the pathetic coward that's currently running for President.
I hope that the Hillabots are happy...they may actually someday have their woman in the white house...thanks
As a woman I am totally insulted. Obama, first off brings intelligence to the ticket. I know Americans have gotten used to the C student, but remember when we used to choose the A students. President of the Harvard Law Review. Undergrad in foreign relations from Columbia. Then we have the Constitutional Law professor! Then we have the Civil Rights attorney, and he brings 8 years under his belt as a state legislator and 4 years under his belt as a U.S. Senator. John McCain and the far right can try to match her LESS THAN TWO (2) years of experience in a state that has less than 700k populations all they want, the math does not add up. Obama 12 years elected office experience/Palin (2). Sorry it does not even compare! Hillary did not put 18 million cracks in the ceiling for Ms. Beauty Queen to take advantage. John McCain sure has a thing for these beauty queens. Obama I didn't get it before, but now I totally get it when you say its judgment!!! This is a bad day for America. The republicans have turned our nations politics into a circus. Ms. Palin wants to set women back 100 years. HELL NO! McCain/Palin NO WAY, NO HOW!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!?? Does McCain take American women for idiots!?? Does he really think that because we (Hillary supporters) are a little disappointed he can get us over with an Alaskan bimbo!?? This is an insult to women's intelligence!!!
McCain is such a hypocrite! Wasn't he th one killing people over Obama's "lack" of experience?? This just shows that all this is about politics and politics only not the welfare of the American people. McCain does not care about us at all. What if he drops dead (God forbid) sometimes after taking office? He's actually going to entrust our dear country to a VP that has no experience whatsoever! I am startled!
Please people do the right thing and vote for Obama and give America a real chance at change!
I find most of the comments here from the koolaid drinkers to be extremely thoughtless. I personally don't care for either of these first seat candidates, but Palin certainly leaves me with a very impressive first impression. She certainly has a thin experience record as does Obama. but her accomplishments on ethics and even against her own party demonstrates her honesty and character. I like her more than the other 3 for sure.
I guess those of you who are intent on voting for the comedy duo of Mcglum and Numb would like to be bitten for a third time. You deserve everything and then some if this duo wins the election.
It sounds like Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter know palin better then Mcain. I agree with Robert from seattle "DAN QUALE IN A DRESS" that's just.... GENIUS!! She flew to Flagstaff, Arizone and then to Sedona, Arizone....or was that the other way around.... either way i'm sure MCain has a house in both towns.
Hands down....my vote goes to...................
BARACK OBAMA!!!
My first reaction to Palin was a similar sentiment shared by many on these boards...What the heck was McCain thinking? Obama/Biden is a sure thing with this blunder. After meditating objectively on this, I'm starting to reshape my opinion on the Palin choice for veep. It will be interesting to see how both parties spin Palin, but my guess is that the Republicans will leverage the Dem's anticipated criticism of Palin's lack of expereince and parley that into indictment on Obama's minimal expereince. Absent Obama's oratory prowess and magnetic personality, there is little that separates Palin and Obama, experientially. He is a first term senator, she a first term governor. While she has no foreign policy experience, Obama's is meager by comparison. GOP can at least point to Palin's executive experience and commander in chief of AK nat. guard as presidential qualifications that Obama lacks. Obviously, this is purely political, though not just to capture the disenfranchised Hillary supporters. What at first seemed a bone-headed call by McCain packs plenty of compelling political intrigue. Time, press spin, and Palin herself will tell of the genius or travesty in this veep choice.
McCain just proved his judgment is terrible. How do you decide a Vice President after one meeting? Obama spent months vetting and meeting with people.
Palin, although seemingly a nice person, is totally unprepared for VP of the United States of America.
Her next to Joe Biden should be interesting. Night and day as far as experience and foreign policy understanding.
me again, i was wondering how good of a mother she will be to her 5 children when she is never home. was she thinking of them when she accepted?? or is political ambition more important to her. why in the world would a mother of 5 kids give up a normal life with her kids and husband for washington. i can see hilary because she has one grown and on her own. and even if a man had 5 young kids how could he disrupt their lives that way. if i had the life she has in alaska i sure would not trade it for washington, but i guess we all have different priorities.
@vic nashville,Tn and all Hillary Supporters
I am really disappointed to see all her supporters indicating voting for McCain.
It seems you just followed her for being a woman, but not for what she stands for.She is a iconic figure, who have fought for great cause.By supporting Mccain/Palin ticket you are insulting her efforts.Hilary stood for a change, to get this country back to tracks. So now why is a person, who is pro-life, a pro gun and exactly opposite of Hilliary's ideologies,being even considered when you believed Hillary for all her policies...
People think for what you are voting for and not for whom you are voting for..
Such a great champion of rights and change is disgraced....if you vote for McCain/Palin ticket
I was one of those women that had not yet decided who I would vote for until today...I told my conservative family members during the primaries that John McCain was the only Republican I would vote for. After today's announcement of his VP pick I decided I would be voting for the Obama/Biden ticket. His pick of a VP seems like a ploy with no concern what might happen to the country if he could not serve.
He's trying to bring the Clinton voters over based on gender instead of merits. It shows a lack of respect for the Clinton voters.
I don't see the big deal when she has more experience than Obama. Let me just add that Campbell Brown was a complete disaster tonight. CNNs credibility just went right out the window... again.
You obama supporters kill me. You talk of experience!!!! I would take Palin over Obama any day. I think McCain made a better pick after one visit then the democratic party after following Obama for the past year. I guess you people are sexist because you are saying something negative about a woman.
I am a 58 year old woman, one who serves the mental health community as a prescriber. I was a hippy, commune member in the 1960 and 70's (lived in Berkeley), consider myself a "new ager" (so to speak) as well as a spiritual person, However, as I have aged and gained in wisdom and service, my values, my ideals, my beliefs coicide with conservative values. I was a Hilary supporter, and when she was not chosen I decided to go for McCain. Now that he has chosen Palin my heart rejoices with a joy I never expected. God Bless America and God Bless our future President John McCain and Sarah Palin!
Holy political spin Batman! This is a total disaster. No one can honestly say if John McCain dies that Palin could be commander in chief. Now before the spin doctors descend ... if the same happened to Barack Obama (heaven forbid it happen to either - they're both honorable men) then Joe Biden would take the reigns.
Let me think - Biden or Palin.
Done thinking. The answer is obvious. Biden is by far the better VP choice with his extensive experience. He's the best back up. Palin cannot stand on her own as commander in chief. She simply hasn't got the experience. Being a mayor and short-term governor isn't good enough.
Also, Barack was chosen by 18million people. They believe he has the experience to move forward. So comparing his experience (in the Senate no less) to Palin's is ludicrous. Did everyone suddenly forget about his history?
Honestly, this Republican move holds no sway. BTW - what about economics? Mitt Romney must be going crazy right now ...
I didn't know McCain was santa claus... He is though. When I woke up today and turned on my TV.. there she was Parlin, the most wonderful gift a democrate could get. thankyou santa, McCain.
John McCain has let this country down. The first job of a Presidential candidate is to choose a running mate that is capable of becoming President. This is particularly true for one who is old and in frail health. If John McCain were to die or retire for health reasons, we would leave our military under the control of a woman who has less than two years' experience governing one of our smallest states. This is unconscionable.
Before you argue the same goes for Obama, consider that when Obama ran he had to convince voters that he had the ability to lead despite his resume. It is possible that a person could be ready for the job without a heavy resume, but it was up to us to decide. He convinced Americans that he was ready to lead. He now has a former President vouching for his abilities. Whether you believe he is ready now or not, he still had to prove it.
John McCain, having chosen someone unqualified based on nothing more than his gut (or, worse, politics) has potentially put this country in danger.
A maverick doing maverick things but a strong political drive in the choice i.e to get at disgruntled Hilary supporters and other women voters. There was no consideration of CIC aspects, Economy, health care etc experience/judgement...well???. Is she a potential President ?( Quite important I understand to you the Media and voters!?) If those do not rebound against the Republicans, something is just not quite right somewhere!?
Regards,
Hodgson.
Does Mc. cain feel confident about his choice? Does is my question...first I was completely surprise, then I watched the announcement and just see him...is he there?
I just read Begala's report card on the choosing of Palin, and it is exactly the response I would expect from a Progressive steeped in the sewers of Leninist thought.
How could anyone with such a high forehead have such a Cro-magnon mentality.
Son, I don't know who at CNN thought you were qualified to be on a news program, but if you are even considered remotely intelligent by anyone sucking oxygen, then there's hope for every ape in Africa.
Palin is going to beat the pantsuit off Obama.
Of all people, Obama should not be critical of Palin's resume. She does have more executive experience than Obama. Palin is a quarterback, not a cheerleader.
It's funny that people like to continue to mention McCain's failed marriage. What was Obama doing during that time period? Wasn't he investing his time in drug use?
Hey all you Clinton supporters who are supposedly insulted by the choice of Palin,You are all big hypocrites in the true sense of the word!!
Why is it so amazing when a woman is running for President as long as she is a Democrat??? When a Republican who is a woman is actually nominated it's an insult because she doesn't agree with YOUR views???
Your Savior Obama put himself first and his personal feelings against Hillary and CHOSE NOT to pick her even if it meant losing 18 million votes!!
All you liberals are the same, your for CHOICE as long as its YOUR choice. There is no such thing as having an opinion other than yours !! To CHOOSE NOT to have an abortion and choosing LIFE. Can it be so horrible CHOOSING not to take the life of a baby?
I would lik.e to ask McCain what happened to country first? He accussed Obama of using Iraq as a political ploy but what does he call choosing Palin? Obama is RIGHT and McCain is WRONG. Choosing Palin is purely political and has nothing to do with putting COUNTRY .
ONE HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM TOTAL FAILURE.
Irresponsible.
Wow. Thanks McSame. You got my favourite candidate elected. OBAMA. What McCain doesn't realize is that Barrack is no dummy. Can't the Republicans see that Barrack is stacking the deck. That is why he didn't pick Hillary. He wants Hillary in the Senate where she can do the most good. Think about it. Obama/Biden in the White House and Clinton and Pelosi in the Congress. Hello Republicans/McSame? Barrack was right, McSame just doesn't get it.
u so stupid how can u meet someone only once n have full confident in that person to be the vice president of the united states u always make wrong decision thats why u cant be president of the united states, BORAK OBAMA IS THE REAL MAN
Liberal media? get a grip. They are all owned by huge conglomerates that need to sell ad space. That's the only goal, there is nothing else. Journalism runs second chair. I thought only liberals had conspiracy theories.
McCain just needed to get some play, that's why he picked her.
On the experience thing: What sticks with me is this, Columbia, Harvard, Harvard Law Review, Constitutional Law professor at University of Chicago vs Idaho State Journalism major.
As a Democrat I am thrilled at the spectacular stupidity of McCain's choice; surely this pandering to the far-right will open the eyes of independents. To the Hillary supporters who said they're voting for McCain because of Palin (an anti-environmentalist anti-choice creationist wack job) – buh-bye, you're idiots who won't be missed. We'll register new voters who unlike you have the ability to think instead of shooting from the hip.
Obama 08 & 12.
McCain is insane! He had Romney for economy! Giuliani, 911 NY hero! Condaleeza Rice! Much more name recognition! He just went for someone no one really knows, not even himself! This choice was a total last minute act of desperation! I'm shocked that Palin would allow herself to be used this way, target Hillary supporter's and think that just because she is a "woman," she can gain their support, when they don't even agree on important issues. Hillary, she's NOT!!! The secret mystere' has been announced and I think there are a lot of voter's that are more than disapointed. They are worried! Hope is fading fast for the republicans who were waiting with anticipation for a more intelligent choice, only to be shocked and disapointed instead. I imagine McCain's convention will probably put me to sleep! It's time to cross the party divide, unite and become one America. I'm on board with Barack!
In most of the blogs, supporters of McCain are hailing Sarah Palin as this "no nonsense woman...reformer not afraid to go head to head with the politicians of any party". I have to laugh at this because for her to be such a "reformer" and "no nonsense" she sure fell for the non sense of McCain. I dont mean to sound insulting but she doesnt stand for strong women across this country. She is actually playing the role of a pawn for the republican party, and that is a sign of a very weak woman. She should have stood up against this nomination. Maybe then I would have voted for her and McCain
All the anti-Palin aruguments on here have been completely ignorant and ridiculous for two reasons:
1: How can anyone doubt Palin for the sole reason of lack of experience? Her experience is more than comparable to that of Barack Obama, Democratic nominee for PRESIDENT!!! If Obama wins we get a President with NO EXPERIENCE... just hype and talk... Time after time after time, the Democratic talking heads (CNN) are asked one question, "List specific examples of Obama's experience and platform"... And time and time again they fail to answer the question... (i.e. Dukakis, Cafferty, etc...)
2: All of the so-called "Hillary supporters" who are so outraged that McCain chose Palin should be ashamed of themselves. I guarantee that 95% of the negative Palin comments have been based solely on 5 minutes CNN information. Do your homework, research her platform, develop your OWN opinion. If after that you are still so "outraged" then so be it.
Oh Lord, McCain is fidgeting in her entrance speech. He fiddles with his fingers continuously. She seems to be slightly trying to face this new surprise... it shows all over her face that she does not feel she deserves this position. Honestly, do you really want her to be our NEXT PRESIDENT ... in case John McCain succumbs to sickness or worse? He is too old to run for the next 4 years and THIS WOMAN is NOT EXPERIENCED enough to make Presidentianl decisions. You know, if she had a civil rights movement or was shown giving more than (worrying about how she looks) I might have thought it was ok but she does not take HILLARY CLINTONS place. Barack Obama and HIllary worked hard the past 2 years in their campaigning. OBama has struggled through his entire life and this woman Sarah, ... people said they did not know OBAMA and he chose Biden due to his strong political experience and the experience in foreign policy plus being the chairman of the committee. THis woman is much less experienced than OBAMA or any other republican governor, mayor, senator or otherwise. The only reason John chose her was to lure women voters and side swipe men voters with her looks as it is already working on GLENN BECK... He is totally mesmerized by her looks and changed his mind about McCain because of a young beautiful inexperienced woman.. hahahaha Glenn you are a joke!!!
This is purely an act of desperation. America this is an example of how Republicans play politics.
If you elect this out of touch old (would be the oldest elected in history) man it is bad enough.
To leave it to this woman who lives in her own world out in the corner of the Earth, has hardly any experience (WAY less than Obama, to all you Obama haters), and is purely a ploy to get votes for the twisted and failure guaranteed agenda in play is irresponsible and absurd.
This country does not just desperately need, but IS READY FOR Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Please Americans you have to know by now what is going on.
For the love of our country and countrymen (and women).
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN in 2008!!!
To Debi, IN
I would rather have inexperience at the top as long as experience was on the bottom to help and also teach the top along the way because if something happens to the top, experience can take over and we would be in pretty much good hands. If experience was on the top and inexperience on the bottom and if something happens to the top then inexperience would take over and then we all would be s$rewed.
Obama/Biden
guess what, in 2006 she was for the bridge to nowhere!!!
I believe that Senator McCain is a very self-serviing individual. Not only has he chosen a woman of very little experience, he has also chosen a woman with children. Her obligation is not to McCain and his political agenda but to her family, If she is such a staunch conservative who decided not to have an abortion and knowing full well that she would be having a Down's Syndrome child–why is she putting this four month old baby aside for her political ambitions? All day she has been tauted as a conservative gun-toting, fish-loving maverick like McCain and in the background walks her husband with her baby! If elected would her priorty be to sick Down's Syndrome child or a trip to the Middle East? Shame–she will either abandon the obligation to the baby she chose to have or her obligation to the USA–Wonder Woman she is not! These two politically irresponsible mavericks have lost my vote. A Conservative in NM
It aint easy!!!
McSame
The modern day political P-I-M-P!!
WOW...whether a Rep or Dem, you gotta admit that this is truly turning out to be the Most exciting election year yet. This move by McCain staffers is brilliant, because there will be women out there that'll vote for his ticket solely based on gender. Just like there will be ppl that will or wont vote for Barack based on race. Fundamentally, this is what our country boils down to folks, Race & Gender. I just hope that the "neutral perspective" has a strong enough Voice to win on the Issues, not the -isms.
I have an idea for you, John McCain. You should open a Myspace account. I saw a profile of this one guy – one year city council member of Podunck, Iowa (pop 99), and he's half black, 1/4th hispanic, and 1/4th Asian – plus he's gay. Perfect to win over black, hispanic, Asian and gay votes. You should email him – he would be perfect as Secretary of State. Remember, 'country first'!
A good Independent candidate could really sweep in and steal some votes in this election, especially after McCain's pick for VP.
This is political pandering at its worst. McCain's choice says it all:
1.) his energy policy is to drill domestically for more oil; in comparison, Obama's is to wean us off all oil within 10 years. McCain is betting that the American electorate will choose the short-term instant gratification over the longer term. He is obviously beholden to Big Oil.
I watched part of a piece on Palin today where she was saying that the drilling in the ANWR would leave a miniscule footprint. You are probably correct. Governor, BUT, once you open a door an inch, too often it is kicked all the way open, and in our children's future that tiny miniscule footprint becomes more of a crater.
2.) He is trying to appease the conservative base – which he needs to win, AND get Hillary supporters. He will energize the conservatives with this pick, but he has grossly underestimated women. My spouse, a Republican, is absolutely LIVID over this selection. I am having a difficult time calming her down! She is now firmly in the Obama camp. Most, if not ALL, Hillary supporters supported Hillary not because she wore a skirt or pantsuit to work, but because of the ISSUES she championed – which Palin is on the other side of the spectrum on most of them. Only the extremely ticked off Hillary supporters who took Hillary's loss personally will move over to McCain because of this selection. If her values were more in-line with Hillary supporters. it might be a different story. McCain is more likely trying to energize the Republican and independant women – but as my wife shows – he might have difficulty doing that. My wife is offended.
Another thought – as to her comment about being too busy to know much about the war in Iraq – sounds like a dodge there. Also, if my son were going off to fight a war in a distant land, I would make darn sure that I understood EVERYTHING about where he was going, why he was going, how the war was going, and on and on and on.... doesn't anyone else think THAT is strange?
I'll be honest...people sometimes get pinched in politics, but at the end of the day, candidates know very well that they must shake hands at the end – winner or loser. I am for Obama and respected McCain – but today I lost respect for McCain. He essentially insulted my mother and my two sisters by simply telling them that he will use them to get get them to vote for him. He was willing to put the entire free world at risk for political pompus. I am convinced that Barack and Biden will lead us into the next century. They will crush Republicans like bugs.
Most bloggers want a chance to vent: many have good things to contribute no matter how "unique" the spelling. This very long list of
contributers seems to indicate that the pulse of "the public" is in serious trouble. We can't seem to grasp the enormity of the ability of
those in power to be reckless with our lives, even after many years of
constant demonstration. Obama is right when he tells us that this
election is not about him or his opposition...but about us, those of us who vote. SO, good people, VOTE.!!!! But THINK, first, last and often
about which candidate shows intelligence and good judgement.
.......teacher from TN.