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[...] She was governor of a state for about 2 years, just under the amount of time now-president Barack Obama was a US Senator when she was selected as the VP candidate under John McCain.  Also, being the governor of a state quickly throws you into the executive role.  President Obama had no executive experience at the time.  In 2007 her approval ratings were in the 90% range in Alaska as their governor, and right before she was selected to be the vice presidential candidate for the GOP, they were above 80%. For the roughly 2 years she was in office, she easily topped the charts for governor ratings in the US.  Before she was governor she was the mayor of a small town.  Which is another criticism that I'm not sure I understand.  Because the town was small, even then presidential candidate Obama snapped at her for this. [...]

[...] She was governor of a state for about 2 years, just under the amount of time now-president Barack Obama was a US Senator.  Also, being the governor of a state quickly throws you into the executive role, of which President Obama had no experience at the time.  For the roughly 2 years she was in office, as I mentioned she received some of the highest approval ratings of any publicly elected official in our country, easily topping the charts for governor.  And before she was governor she was the mayor of a small town.  Which is another criticism that I'm not sure I understand.  Because the town was small, even then presidential candidate Obama snapped at her for this. [...]

[...] I'm 3 ¾ years old, he told CNN. [...]

Why are the liberals so angry and the conservatives so calm? Independents like me are now taking McCain seriously as the real agent of change. Obama is following the democratic establishment. No thanks!

Has anyone read Article II of the Constitution? Enough said about experience.

The person(s) with the least experience are the blockheads who are running on empty. NIAA-no information at all to put up an effective argument.

Do you dolts actually believe that Barry is running his campaign??? He goes where he's told and gives another speech. He has ZERO experience that qualifies him to be president! Name 5 things that Barry has done that qualifies him...didnt think you could.

so running a campaign qualifies as experience for president? Heaven help us!
notice how he avoided her serving as governed

Obama is running for president. Palin is a VP candidate. Why is Obama even making the comparison.

There are only 4 people on the planet with enough experience to be president, but they've already had the job. It comes next to judgement and wisdom, thats where Oba has shown time and time again...he's an idiot.

Wonderful example of Obama's elitism. He is a second year, first term US Senator, but that's highier then a second year Governor? Will someone please wake Obama up and tell him the Presidency is the top executive official and he is never had such a post?

Obama should not compare himself to any vice president potential, unless he really sees himself as the VP and Joe Biden as the president.
Read "Obama Nation" by Jerome Corsi to find out what is on Obama's agenda.
I don't need Obama or any president riding roughshot over my life, only liberals elect a government to take care of them, and that's not the American way. maybe that's what Obama learned from his family in Kenya, that a population needs a government to run their lives. Be careful liberals, you're going beyond a point with this candidate that we as a nation might nor beable to return from in a peaceful manner. Read the US Constitution and brush up on the Second Ammendment. We're gonna need it when you put Obama in charge of your life.

The comment made above, "Palin has shown no ability to be in control of her own personal affairs and I don’t want her in control of my life." shows just how far off the mark liberals are. Goverment is not in charge of your life. YOU are in charge of your life. If you are looking for goverment control, then you really should vote for Obama.

What is everyone talking about, Obama does not have experience in a leadership role and he chose a VP Candidate that has been in the US Senate longer than McCain. It is true Obama has ran a very effective Campaign with Smoke and Mirrors – there is a lot of flash without any substance. His speech was full of empty promises with no solutions on how he would inact them. McCain is not the greatest presidential candidate that we have ever had but at this point anyone other than Obama is a clear choice for me and millions of others.

So running a campaign gives him more experience that being a governor of a state with hundreds of thousands of people, has a 9 billion dollar budget, manages the country's 7th largest economy and runs a government that employs 25,000 people?

Regarding "Palin has shown no ability to be in control of her own personal affairs and I don’t want her in control of my life."

Just because she did not choose the cowardly way out and abort her child does not mean she does not control her "own affairs". She is brave for choosing that route. And, her daughter, a 17 year old made her own decision to get pregnant. Again, the baby is staying. Controlling affairs does not mean aborting anytime a pregnancy is inconvenient. She is taking responsibility. And she does not have any brothers living in a hut on 1 or 2 dollars a month. Shows that Obama does not "control affairs". I would not let my flesh and blood live like that.

McCain's executive experience comes from when he was a squadron commander for the US Navy. Regarding Palin, governors have tons more executive experience than senators. Governors Do, Senators Think they’re doing! Senators take time to research issues. Governors must make immediate decisions. Governors of a state have a similar experience as Presidents because the State Government is a microcosm of the Federal Government. Palin is going to feel right at home.

Thank you Obama. It is clear by how you run your campaign will be how you would run the country. You have managed your resources in a frugal manner and out-organized any previous campaign in American history. Your ideas and direction have been brilliant and I look forward to your presidency with great enthusiasm.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

# Sept. 2, 2005: Obama holds press conference urging Illinoisans to contribute to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
# Sept. 5, 2005: Obama goes to Houston to visit evacuees with Presidents Clinton and Bush.
# Sept. 7, 2005: Obama introduces bill to create a national emergency family locator system
# Sept. 8, 2005: Obama introduces bill to create a National Emergency Volunteers Corps.
# Sept. 8, 2005: Obama co-sponsors the Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005 introduced by Senator Harry Reid
# Sept. 8, 2005: Obama co-sponsors the Hurricane Katrina Bankruptcy Relief and Community Protection Act of 2005 introduced by Senator Russ Feingold
# Sept. 12, 2005: Obama introduces legislation requiring states to create an emergency evacuation plan for society’s most vulnerable
# Sept. 15, 2005: Obama issues public response to President Bush’s speech about Gulf Coast rebuilding.
# Sept. 21, 2005: Obama co-sponsors bill to establish a Katrina commission to investigate response to the disaster introduced by Hillary Clinton

This list is much much longer...Google it.

Obama has run the most successful and innovative campaign in history.

Just imagine what he could do for America.

Obama was very helping to the Gulf region after Katrina. He traveled with Bill Clinton repainting houses and the rebuliding.

McCain voted NO on aid to Katrina and Rita victims.

Palin has shown no ability to be in control of her own personal affairs and I don't want her in control of my life.

In addition, Obama is actually doing things to help in this crisis in a genuine sense.
From the NYT: "After Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Obama introduced legislation in the Senate requiring officials take specific steps to evacuate the elderly and the disadvantaged. In his call with Mr. Chertoff (secretary of Homeland Security) on Sunday, aides said, Mr. Obama asked if the new evacuation plan was being followed."
And:
"When Mr. Obama asked how he could help, Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana told Mr. Obama that he could help amplify the message of the mandatory evacuation, particularly among the black residents of New Orleans. So on Sunday morning, Mr. Obama conducted telephone interviews with four New Orleans television stations and one radio station, lending his voice to those who were warning residents to heed the evacuation order."

Uhm what natural disater relief has McCain, Palin or Biden overseen. This is silly Obama has earned his place through two years of campaigning and 18 million votes. He has been questioned and challenged on every possible issue. He has shown the ability to accpet and transcend these questions and challenges and convince a majority of Americans so far who are voting that he is qualified and is able to handle the job. McCain has made one decision and he chose to go against his own campaign pledge of "ready to lead" and pick someone he didn't even know. Possibly placing the lives of Americans in that persons hands. Over two years we been able to ask and have answered any unanswered questions on Obama. Now we just have questions on Palin and two months to find out.

I like that Obama makes the comparison between running a campaign and running the country. It sounds outlandish, but it's true. Presidents may include in their administration those closest to them from the campaign. This is why Hillary Clinton's shaky campaign was dissected so thoroughly- either her "shaking it up" was a good thing and meant she could identify a problem and get rid of it, or it was evidence that she couldn't conduct a strong, all-together campaign. Because she's not the nominee, it's pretty obvious now that her campaign troubles translated into political failure.
I'm excited for the interview. Obama's a smart guy.

"Obama thinks running a campaign is keen to overseeing a natural disaster as the leader of a town, city, state, or country?"

Gregg,
From what I've seen the last few days, Sarah Palin's experience is joining and strenghtening a natural disaster....John McCain's campaign.

Stop comparing Palin to Obama! Obama is a Presidential Nominee and well deserved. Someone tell me what kind of executive experience does McCain have???? HUH??? He's been in congress for 26 years and he's accomplished what exactly????

Wow...what a good man and the man that is perfect for this country and our next President. Obama is like a breath of fresh air and I'm a Republican. Thanks Mr. Obama...just what we needed.

Please tell me exactly what natural disaster has Palin had to deal with in Alaska???? Also what kind of executive experience does McCain have?

Obama thinks running a campaign is keen to overseeing a natural disaster as the leader of a town, city, state, or country? Like just about anything with Obama, her experience and his lack of experience has already been exposed. The more the democrats bring up her so called lack of experience, Obama's lack of experience in any true leadership role. Obama has a huge problem on his hands in order to win this election.