Comments on: McCain defends vetting of Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: marc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615231 marc Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615231 It all boils down to McCain being an uninformed pompus idiot! It all boils down to McCain being an uninformed pompus idiot!

]]> By: Susan MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615232 Susan MO Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615232 Sarah Palin tried to get books banned, hunted wolves by shooting from a hellicopter, being part of a group once that tried to get Alaska separated from the rest of the "United" States". She was elected mayor in a bitty town by getting just over 900 votes total, then fired the police and fire chief immediately after for not supporting her campaign. Now, as governor under investigation for firing someone who would not fire her ex-brother in law. Sounds like she was vetted fully and will fit right in with the extending Bush policies. Sarah Palin tried to get books banned, hunted wolves by shooting from a hellicopter, being part of a group once that tried to get Alaska separated from the rest of the "United" States". She was elected mayor in a bitty town by getting just over 900 votes total, then fired the police and fire chief immediately after for not supporting her campaign. Now, as governor under investigation for firing someone who would not fire her ex-brother in law.

Sounds like she was vetted fully and will fit right in with the extending Bush policies.

]]> By: Debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615233 Debbie Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615233 NoBama, Hmmmm.....well Obama's mother nor his grandmother was not running for the VP slot. Therefore a moot point. I am uncomfortable that children of the Democrat candidate are raked across the coals by those same people who are upset with someone questioning the teachings of a candidate who's own daughter didn't listen to her, and just how well her (Sarah's) judgement is. I remember just how hateful they were when ripping Chelsea Clinton to shreds and she was just a little girl. No Moral's in that party. None at all. NoBama,

Hmmmm.....well Obama's mother nor his grandmother was not running for the VP slot. Therefore a moot point.

I am uncomfortable that children of the Democrat candidate are raked across the coals by those same people who are upset with someone questioning the teachings of a candidate who's own daughter didn't listen to her, and just how well her (Sarah's) judgement is.

I remember just how hateful they were when ripping Chelsea Clinton to shreds and she was just a little girl.

No Moral's in that party. None at all.

]]> By: MaytenMadison http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615226 MaytenMadison Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615226 I don't know about ya'll but when my job interviewed me, I had a phone interview, and on-site interview with one person, then I was called back on-site to interview with the team. And I am just an IT Analyst. I don't know about ya'll but when my job interviewed me, I had a phone interview, and on-site interview with one person, then I was called back on-site to interview with the team. And I am just an IT Analyst.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615227 James Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615227 McCain is letting the media vet Palin........ What?....... You mean that's not how it works? McDude can't use that new fangled internet and doesn't really know where Alaska is (always thought it was part of Canada) - so can't blame him. Seems kind of a shallow but obvious way to recruit Hillary's followers. Also a nice way for McSame to avoid addressing the issues. Knows Obama will not pick on her. MacGoo is brilliant! She will be his scapegoat if they lose. McCain is letting the media vet Palin........ What?....... You mean that's not how it works?
McDude can't use that new fangled internet and doesn't really know where Alaska is (always thought it was part of Canada) – so can't blame him.

Seems kind of a shallow but obvious way to recruit Hillary's followers. Also a nice way for McSame to avoid addressing the issues. Knows Obama will not pick on her. MacGoo is brilliant!

She will be his scapegoat if they lose.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615225 Franky Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615225 "Obama's mother was quite pregnant (3 months) with Barak when she married his Kenyan father …. Sarah Palin's daughter IS NOT running for VP. Leave her alone!" Hey!!! My boy already had his say, is not his fault that 75% of the country don't wanna listen.... "Obama's mother was quite pregnant (3 months) with Barak when she married his Kenyan father ….

Sarah Palin's daughter IS NOT running for VP. Leave her alone!"

Hey!!! My boy already had his say, is not his fault that 75% of the country don't wanna listen....

]]> By: Judith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615217 Judith Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615217 There is more to Sarah Palin than we know. In researching the paper from the small town she was a mayor in, there are reports from the head librarian that Palin tried to get her to ban several books that weren't to her liking. Ban books? You've got to be kidding ... anyone should be spooked here... this women is scary. There is more to Sarah Palin than we know. In researching the paper from the small town she was a mayor in, there are reports from the head librarian that Palin tried to get her to ban several books that weren't to her liking. Ban books? You've got to be kidding ... anyone should be spooked here... this women is scary.

]]> By: Jameshjttaz@yahoo.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615214 Jameshjttaz@yahoo.com Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:55:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615214 McCain is letting the media vet Palin........ What?....... You mean that's not how it works? McDude can't use that new fangled internet and doesn't really know where Alaska is (always thought it was part of Canada) - so can't blame him. Seems kind of a shallow but obvious way to recruit Hillary's followers. Also a nice way for McSame to avoid addressing the issues. Knows Obama will not pick on her. MacGoo is brilliant! She will be his scapegoat if they lose. McCain is letting the media vet Palin........ What?....... You mean that's not how it works?
McDude can't use that new fangled internet and doesn't really know where Alaska is (always thought it was part of Canada) – so can't blame him.

Seems kind of a shallow but obvious way to recruit Hillary's followers. Also a nice way for McSame to avoid addressing the issues. Knows Obama will not pick on her. MacGoo is brilliant!

She will be his scapegoat if they lose.

]]> By: Jack in Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615213 Jack in Chicago Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:55:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615213 OK. So we have Sara Palin who is un uber-right wing :Barracuda" who believes in being anti- sex education, anti-alcohol excesses, and anti-corruption. And yet her 17-year old, unmarried daughter is pregnant, her husband has been convicted of DWI, and she is under idictment in Alaska for corruption. Way to go John! OK. So we have Sara Palin who is un uber-right wing :Barracuda" who believes in being anti- sex education, anti-alcohol excesses, and anti-corruption. And yet her 17-year old, unmarried daughter is pregnant, her husband has been convicted of DWI, and she is under idictment in Alaska for corruption. Way to go John!

]]> By: dutch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615212 dutch Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:55:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615212 Get real McBush. This kind of judgement in the selection of your running mate we can do without . Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get real McBush. This kind of judgement in the selection of your running mate we can do without . Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615210 Joe Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:55:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615210 "Do we call her Mother Teresa, or fake iron lady" She do not have time for her kids and she want to be vp. she can not run her house but she want to white house. Here we go again.......... America Roll Model. My 17 years old high school drop out will be having a baby and getting marry. What a looser, she needs to get real..... "Do we call her Mother Teresa, or fake iron lady"
She do not have time for her kids and she want to be vp.
she can not run her house but she want to white house.
Here we go again.......... America Roll Model.
My 17 years old high school drop out will be having a baby and getting marry. What a looser, she needs to get real.....

]]> By: H-ROD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615208 H-ROD Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:55:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615208 ISN'T PALIN THE ABSTINENCE CANDIDATE THE ADVOCATE FOR ABSTINENCE ALONE, NO SAFE SEX EDUCATION, NO EDUCATION ON SEXUALY TRANSMITTED DISEASES ,,, NO NOTHING BUT ABSTINENCE WELL HOWS THAT WORKING OUT FOR YOU NOT GOOD HUH !!! OH WELL THE CHICKENS HAVE COME HOME TO ROOST!!! ( YES OBAMA SPEAKS WITH ONE FACE)!!! (4 MORE MONTHS) (YES OBAMA CAN)!!!!!!! ISN'T PALIN THE ABSTINENCE CANDIDATE THE ADVOCATE FOR ABSTINENCE ALONE, NO SAFE SEX EDUCATION, NO EDUCATION ON SEXUALY TRANSMITTED DISEASES ,,, NO NOTHING BUT ABSTINENCE WELL HOWS THAT WORKING OUT FOR YOU NOT GOOD HUH !!! OH WELL THE CHICKENS HAVE COME HOME TO ROOST!!! ( YES OBAMA SPEAKS WITH ONE FACE)!!! (4 MORE MONTHS) (YES OBAMA CAN)!!!!!!!

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615184 Sarah Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:54:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615184 She was not vetted at all. She was not vetted at all.

]]> By: Marrissa in Burlington, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615181 Marrissa in Burlington, NC Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:53:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615181 as a mother and woman, i would just like to add - WHAT KIND OF MOTHER LEAVES HER FAMILY BEHIND IN SUCH AN APPARENT CRISIS (newborn child with down syndrome, 17 year old daughter pregnant) TO SEEK POLITICAL POWER?!?! the only honorable thing for Sarah Palin to do now is drop from the race and take care of home - something she OBVIOUSLY hasn't been doing while all of her executive experience (and abuse of power) has been gained. as a mother and woman, i would just like to add – WHAT KIND OF MOTHER LEAVES HER FAMILY BEHIND IN SUCH AN APPARENT CRISIS (newborn child with down syndrome, 17 year old daughter pregnant) TO SEEK POLITICAL POWER?!?! the only honorable thing for Sarah Palin to do now is drop from the race and take care of home – something she OBVIOUSLY hasn't been doing while all of her executive experience (and abuse of power) has been gained.

]]> By: Flo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615115 Flo Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:50:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615115 Sorry my next President Obama, and my VP Biden, with the respect as much as I love both of you, and respect your judgments. I strongly disagree with your statement about the girl not being a public matter, for I think that it is. Sorry my next President Obama, and my VP Biden, with the respect as much as I love both of you, and respect your judgments. I strongly disagree with your statement about the girl not being a public matter, for I think that it is.

]]> By: BevAnn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1615023 BevAnn Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:46:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1615023 She was not vetted enough. McCain was too busy pandering for my vote (Hillary supporter) and the neocon base he is struggling with. He was mistaken on two counts when it comes to vote-getting and chosing Palin - (1) Hillary would run rings around this woman on any issue facing our nation, in other words she is NOT a fill-in for Hil's shoes. (2) it's a slap in my face as a woman for the McCain to believe that just because a person is female I will vote on that ticket. It insults my intelligence and certainly enrages me. Obama had my vote the day Hillary suspended her campaign. She was not vetted enough. McCain was too busy pandering for my vote (Hillary supporter) and the neocon base he is struggling with. He was mistaken on two counts when it comes to vote-getting and chosing Palin – (1) Hillary would run rings around this woman on any issue facing our nation, in other words she is NOT a fill-in for Hil's shoes. (2) it's a slap in my face as a woman for the McCain to believe that just because a person is female I will vote on that ticket. It insults my intelligence and certainly enrages me. Obama had my vote the day Hillary suspended her campaign.

]]> By: rice, bryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614906 rice, bryan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:41:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614906 mccain took one look at her, seen that she was good looking, gun slingin', oil supporter, and he was sold. he pandered for votes, to go after clinton votes, and the guy vote with her looks. and isn't funny that the religious folks are backing her, if the shoe were on the other foot they would be screaming from the pulpit. the gop stance on just tell your kids to just wait for marriage works about as good as having a stranger tell them to just wait. when i first heard this i thought to myself, great another bush daughter. but no it was just another bible thumping republican child that turned out just like an average teen ager. this doesn't make her a bad mom, just irresponsible. if your child is on birth control, that doesn't mean you condon the act of sex. that takes the "hey mom, dad i have to tell you something" out of the equation. and if this were obama who's child was pregnant, oh my god, the attacks would be coming in from every direction. mccain took one look at her, seen that she was good looking, gun slingin', oil supporter, and he was sold. he pandered for votes, to go after clinton votes, and the guy vote with her looks. and isn't funny that the religious folks are backing her, if the shoe were on the other foot they would be screaming from the pulpit. the gop stance on just tell your kids to just wait for marriage works about as good as having a stranger tell them to just wait. when i first heard this i thought to myself, great another bush daughter. but no it was just another bible thumping republican child that turned out just like an average teen ager. this doesn't make her a bad mom, just irresponsible. if your child is on birth control, that doesn't mean you condon the act of sex. that takes the "hey mom, dad i have to tell you something" out of the equation. and if this were obama who's child was pregnant, oh my god, the attacks would be coming in from every direction.

]]> By: Doreen J. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614889 Doreen J. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:41:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614889 This is a woman who put her political career ahead of her young daughter. How nice for a 17 year old - splashed all over every newspaper in the country and eaten alive by the media. Nice going mom - good judgment there. Just what was McCain thinking??! This is a woman who put her political career ahead of her young daughter. How nice for a 17 year old – splashed all over every newspaper in the country and eaten alive by the media. Nice going mom – good judgment there. Just what was McCain thinking??!

]]> By: good2know http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614888 good2know Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:41:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614888 Why is it that everytime I see the baby, Bristol's the one holding him? I've yet to see Sarah carrying her proud child with down syndrome. I'm just saying I would be happy as a parent regardless. Why is it that everytime I see the baby, Bristol's the one holding him? I've yet to see Sarah carrying her proud child with down syndrome. I'm just saying I would be happy as a parent regardless.

]]> By: Michele C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614884 Michele C Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614884 I am sick to my stomach when I think of Sarah Palin. Judgment--i don't think so; experience--NO, and on and on. But most important, for those of us who love our country, just think of what might occur if, God forbid, she should ever become President. That's why I am sick to my stomach. The thought of it makes me ill. Is this all the Republicans can offer? Do they still care so little about t heir own nation? I am sick to my stomach when I think of Sarah Palin. Judgment–i don't think so; experience–NO, and on and on. But most important, for those of us who love our country, just think of what might occur if, God forbid, she should ever become President. That's why I am sick to my stomach. The thought of it makes me ill. Is this all the Republicans can offer? Do they still care so little about t heir own nation?

]]> By: lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614883 lee Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614883 How is McCain going to choose his cabinet after this VP disaster? I have no confidence in his judgment or anyone who advised him on this VP. How is McCain going to choose his cabinet after this VP disaster? I have no confidence in his judgment or anyone who advised him on this VP.

]]> By: Leon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614880 Leon Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614880 He did not properly vet Palin. Let's be honest here McCain, you picked her because she was a woman and you thought that you will get all the women voters. Nice judgement. Liar Liar, pants on fire!! Fellow Americans, please do not elect this man to the White House. We have another 4 years of gaffs and jokes, we will be the laughing stock of the world. Come on people, vote Obama/Biden. He did not properly vet Palin. Let's be honest here McCain, you picked her because she was a woman and you thought that you will get all the women voters. Nice judgement. Liar Liar, pants on fire!!

Fellow Americans, please do not elect this man to the White House. We have another 4 years of gaffs and jokes, we will be the laughing stock of the world. Come on people, vote Obama/Biden.

]]> By: Mom who cares enough to make SMART choices http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614882 Mom who cares enough to make SMART choices Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614882 Doesn't the Republican party get it? It is not about having a pregnant teenage daughter. It is not about haing a baby at 44 who happens to have Downs. It is about judgement and priorites. Does a woman who is governor of Alaska think she is really going to be able to take care of her own family as well as be second in line to the president? Really??? Obama/Biden 2008 2012 Doesn't the Republican party get it?

It is not about having a pregnant teenage daughter.

It is not about haing a baby at 44 who happens to have Downs.

It is about judgement and priorites.
Does a woman who is governor of Alaska think she is really going to be able to take care of her own family as well as be second in line to the president?

Really???
Obama/Biden 2008 2012

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614877 Joe Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614877 The McCain has two choices ... neither of which is good. Either they have to admit that Governor Palin was not sufficiently vetted. Otherwise, they have to admit that she was vetted and that they were purposely trying to keep this pregnancy and other issues a secret. Frankly, the young girl being pregnant is not an issue with me. The attempt to deceive is a big issue. The Governor, as a part of the announcement, has continued to promote her "abstinence only" platform knowing that such a policy has failed within her own family. Also, I am really bothered by the Governor's personal character. In fact, this started long before learning of her daughter's pregnancy. To neglect spending the time with her special needs baby in exchange for running for public office seems to be an issue of misplaced priorities to me. Throw into the mix now that she is facing her teenage daughter to go through such a touch time in the glare of the national media spotlight makes this situation much worse. Vetted or not, sadly the Governor's personal conduct makes her unfit to lead in my book. The McCain has two choices ... neither of which is good.

Either they have to admit that Governor Palin was not sufficiently vetted. Otherwise, they have to admit that she was vetted and that they were purposely trying to keep this pregnancy and other issues a secret.

Frankly, the young girl being pregnant is not an issue with me. The attempt to deceive is a big issue. The Governor, as a part of the announcement, has continued to promote her "abstinence only" platform knowing that such a policy has failed within her own family.

Also, I am really bothered by the Governor's personal character. In fact, this started long before learning of her daughter's pregnancy. To neglect spending the time with her special needs baby in exchange for running for public office seems to be an issue of misplaced priorities to me. Throw into the mix now that she is facing her teenage daughter to go through such a touch time in the glare of the national media spotlight makes this situation much worse.

Vetted or not, sadly the Governor's personal conduct makes her unfit to lead in my book.

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614875 Ben Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614875 Sounds like his in love with Palin...! Sounds like his in love with Palin...!

]]> By: Linda, Brampton Ontario Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614872 Linda, Brampton Ontario Canada Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614872 McCain's choice for VP running mate has made the Republican Party come to life. I like her and she complements McCain. All the negativity out there is coming from the Democratic Party not the Republicans. They are more united than ever. Why doesn't everybody just give her a chance and get to know her a bit before being so negative? McCain has a proven record, let's trust his judgement. By the way - Canada is a foreign country - and she has policy experience with us here in the great white north!!! Thanks! Linda McCain's choice for VP running mate has made the Republican Party come to life. I like her and she complements McCain. All the negativity out there is coming from the Democratic Party not the Republicans. They are more united than ever.

Why doesn't everybody just give her a chance and get to know her a bit before being so negative? McCain has a proven record, let's trust his judgement.

By the way – Canada is a foreign country – and she has policy experience with us here in the great white north!!!

Thanks!
Linda

]]> By: Kobe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614870 Kobe Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614870 Nice one Sbama! Nice one Sbama!

]]> By: E. Pol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614820 E. Pol Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:38:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614820 I give Palin credit for supporting her daughter in front of the nation and the way she has handled the situation. Of course, ideally a vice-president with a preganant teenage daughter will cause controversy but I give her props for continuing in her campaign. As a pro-life woman, she has obviously done a tremendous job in raising her daughter, showing in the decsion she has made concerning her pregnancy. Just the mere fact that she has chosen to bring that baby into this world, shows that she is up for the challenge in facing society and battling all of the criticizisms she and her family will be recieving. Also, that she is taking responsibility for her actions and mistakes. I give Palin credit for supporting her daughter in front of the nation and the way she has handled the situation. Of course, ideally a vice-president with a preganant teenage daughter will cause controversy but I give her props for continuing in her campaign. As a pro-life woman, she has obviously done a tremendous job in raising her daughter, showing in the decsion she has made concerning her pregnancy. Just the mere fact that she has chosen to bring that baby into this world, shows that she is up for the challenge in facing society and battling all of the criticizisms she and her family will be recieving. Also, that she is taking responsibility for her actions and mistakes.

]]> By: Tiffany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614813 Tiffany Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:38:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614813 This VP of Mccain is not the best choice. This VP choice have five childrens One of them has down syndrom. One of her children is Pregnant. Sarah Palin clearly need to focus on her family instead of running for VP This VP of Mccain is not the best choice. This VP choice have five childrens One of them has down syndrom. One of her children is Pregnant. Sarah Palin clearly need to focus on her family instead of running for VP

]]> By: Andy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614792 Andy Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:37:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614792 I'm a Democrat and will vote accordingly in November. The only thing I can say is leave the bloody kid alone, and start focusing on real issues. The Republicans and their repressive, Stalinist approach to government have enough wrong with them that we don't need to start picking on kids to win. Why we should expect Palin to have any sort of magical ability that can control teenagers is beyond me. If there's one thing I've learned from being a parent of teenagers is the best you can hope for is for them to listen to something you say, and hope the fallout from their rebellion isn't too damaging. How this retarded society can believe that zero consequences for their actions for 18 years, no such thing as failing, trophies and straight A's for turning up can be fixed by parents is beyond me. I struggle with the damage schools do to my kids on a daily basis. Expecting politicians to have magic wands that can prevent teenagers from doing exactly what they want because of this damage is equally beyond me. I'm a Democrat and will vote accordingly in November.

The only thing I can say is leave the bloody kid alone, and start focusing on real issues. The Republicans and their repressive, Stalinist approach to government have enough wrong with them that we don't need to start picking on kids to win.

Why we should expect Palin to have any sort of magical ability that can control teenagers is beyond me. If there's one thing I've learned from being a parent of teenagers is the best you can hope for is for them to listen to something you say, and hope the fallout from their rebellion isn't too damaging.

How this retarded society can believe that zero consequences for their actions for 18 years, no such thing as failing, trophies and straight A's for turning up can be fixed by parents is beyond me. I struggle with the damage schools do to my kids on a daily basis. Expecting politicians to have magic wands that can prevent teenagers from doing exactly what they want because of this damage is equally beyond me.

]]> By: Bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614770 Bruce Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:36:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614770 Maybe Palin was too busy hunting and Fishing to be a GOOD MOTHER to her children and teach them GOOD FAMILY Values. Sex is fine but respnsibility is BETTER. Maybe Palin was too busy hunting and Fishing to be a GOOD MOTHER to her children and teach them GOOD FAMILY Values. Sex is fine but respnsibility is BETTER.

]]> By: Ross http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614751 Ross Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:36:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614751 Wow! either McCain and his advisers are see something we are all missing or this pick for VP was just a slap in the face of the hard liners in his party who would not allow him to pick who he really wanted "Lieberman" This is will be an interesting election! Dems just do not take the bait keep taking the high road on this selection! Wow! either McCain and his advisers are see something we are all missing or this pick for VP was just a slap in the face of the hard liners in his party who would not allow him to pick who he really wanted "Lieberman"

This is will be an interesting election!

Dems just do not take the bait keep taking the high road on this selection!

]]> By: Ex-clinton supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614718 Ex-clinton supporter Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:35:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614718 As a die hard Obama supporter, I don't mind McCain choosing a woman. That's not the issue. My issue with McCain is the way he selected his VP. Without proper vetting, you are bound to pull some skeletons out of a closet. It's not your fault Palin, its just McCain isn't qualified to be President. What is even more scary is that if McCain takes office. His selection for Supreme Court will be even worst. As a die hard Obama supporter, I don't mind McCain choosing a woman. That's not the issue. My issue with McCain is the way he selected his VP. Without proper vetting, you are bound to pull some skeletons out of a closet. It's not your fault Palin, its just McCain isn't qualified to be President.

What is even more scary is that if McCain takes office. His selection for Supreme Court will be even worst.

]]> By: Obama Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614660 Obama Supporter Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:32:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614660 McCryinShame, You wasted the RNC's money, the GOP's money, and CenileCindy's money on your campaign. Your VP was the worst pick of the Century. All you Repubs are regretting you choose Johnny Jet McBlame to run our country. You Repubs are going to bite it for real if he wins. McCryinShame,

You wasted the RNC's money, the GOP's money, and CenileCindy's money on your campaign. Your VP was the worst pick of the Century. All you Repubs are regretting you choose Johnny Jet McBlame to run our country. You Repubs are going to bite it for real if he wins.

]]> By: Becky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614576 Becky Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:29:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614576 Did McCain know that Sarah Palin tried to get BOOKS BANNED? Is he saying that he agrees with that, too? And what about Palin shooting wolves from the air? Or being part of a group once that tried to get Alaska separated from the rest of the "United" States? Is Palin for Alaska or for America? Did McCain know that Sarah Palin tried to get BOOKS BANNED? Is he saying that he agrees with that, too? And what about Palin shooting wolves from the air? Or being part of a group once that tried to get Alaska separated from the rest of the "United" States? Is Palin for Alaska or for America?

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614575 Ryan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:29:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614575 How long do you think it'll be before we here McCain say.... "I didn't need to do any vetting on Sarah Palin. I looked into her eyes and saw her soul." How long do you think it'll be before we here McCain say.... "I didn't need to do any vetting on Sarah Palin. I looked into her eyes and saw her soul."

]]> By: NoBama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614478 NoBama Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:25:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614478 Obama's mother was quite pregnant (3 months) with Barak when she married his Kenyan father .... Sarah Palin's daughter IS NOT running for VP. Leave her alone! Obama's mother was quite pregnant (3 months) with Barak when she married his Kenyan father ....

Sarah Palin's daughter IS NOT running for VP. Leave her alone!

]]> By: SBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614403 SBAMA Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:23:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614403 Vetting Process Rove: What about Palin? McCain: She was against the Bridge to Nowhere..... Rove: No John, she really was for it. McCain: Well at least she has a perfect record of service Rove: No John, she is under investigation for abusing her powers.... McCain: Well at least she has the experience Rove: No John, she doesn't McCain: Well what did Hutchison, Romney and Hucakbee say again? Rove: They said no John.. McCain: Well she is a woman! Rove: They are dumb enough to fall for that. McCain: Ok she is it! What state is she from again? Do I have a house there? Vetting Process

Rove: What about Palin?

McCain: She was against the Bridge to Nowhere.....

Rove: No John, she really was for it.

McCain: Well at least she has a perfect record of service

Rove: No John, she is under investigation for abusing her powers....

McCain: Well at least she has the experience

Rove: No John, she doesn't

McCain: Well what did Hutchison, Romney and Hucakbee say again?

Rove: They said no John..

McCain: Well she is a woman!

Rove: They are dumb enough to fall for that.

McCain: Ok she is it! What state is she from again? Do I have a house there?

]]> By: Gordo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614379 Gordo Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:22:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614379 I am male and the whole pro-life vs. pro-choice thing is not something that has any impact on my life. I really think the whole debate is a waste of energy. But, I am also a Liberal, and I believe that the right to make your own personal decisions is important, and I support that right in every case. I would not like for a young woman to be forced to have an abortion or forced to have a child by her parents or by her government. Any young woman who makes her personal choice has a perfect right to do so, no matter which choice she makes. Any young woman who makes her personal choice does not owe any explanations to me, you, or anyone else on the planet. Her family has no obligation to explain anything about it either. The phrase "Mind your own business!" comes to mind. I'm sure that the narrow-minded gossips who have had the nerve to post otherwise could look at their own families and find something else - something worthwhile - to do. Shame on you Vera, Old White Lady, Slimsistah, SAME OLD STUFF, EX Republican, and others. I am male and the whole pro-life vs. pro-choice thing is not something that has any impact on my life. I really think the whole debate is a waste of energy. But, I am also a Liberal, and I believe that the right to make your own personal decisions is important, and I support that right in every case. I would not like for a young woman to be forced to have an abortion or forced to have a child by her parents or by her government.

Any young woman who makes her personal choice has a perfect right to do so, no matter which choice she makes. Any young woman who makes her personal choice does not owe any explanations to me, you, or anyone else on the planet. Her family has no obligation to explain anything about it either.

The phrase "Mind your own business!" comes to mind. I'm sure that the narrow-minded gossips who have had the nerve to post otherwise could look at their own families and find something else – something worthwhile – to do. Shame on you Vera, Old White Lady, Slimsistah, SAME OLD STUFF, EX Republican, and others.

]]> By: euro http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614366 euro Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:21:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614366 You! mccain guys are crazzy. You! mccain guys are crazzy.

]]> By: Rusty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614283 Rusty Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614283 OK. Her daughter is off limits. Her husbands DUI is off limits. Can anyone that supports this choice really believe that we would be OK as a country is they win and McCain leaves to meet his maker in the first months of their term? She may be very nice. She may even agree with some of you about certain issues. She may even have been smart enough to go to the best schools but choose to get a BA from Utah and then stop her formal education. She may have felt that going overseas was not needed to make her worldly -- who needs to be worldly anyway? WHEN YOU ARE HONEST WITH YOURSELVES, CAN YOU REALLY IMAGINE THAT SHE COULD BE A GOOD PRESIDENT? Not grow into becoming a good President, but actually be one if we needed her early in her term? I am no McCain fan, but I will pray for his continued health every day if she somehow becomes our VP. OK. Her daughter is off limits. Her husbands DUI is off limits. Can anyone that supports this choice really believe that we would be OK as a country is they win and McCain leaves to meet his maker in the first months of their term? She may be very nice. She may even agree with some of you about certain issues. She may even have been smart enough to go to the best schools but choose to get a BA from Utah and then stop her formal education. She may have felt that going overseas was not needed to make her worldly - who needs to be worldly anyway?

WHEN YOU ARE HONEST WITH YOURSELVES, CAN YOU REALLY IMAGINE THAT SHE COULD BE A GOOD PRESIDENT? Not grow into becoming a good President, but actually be one if we needed her early in her term?

I am no McCain fan, but I will pray for his continued health every day if she somehow becomes our VP.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614262 Ryan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614262 @David S. Your missing the point. The reality is this all could of been avoided. This is not an attack on Palin's daughter. Is it ironic that a staunch supporter of abstinence in lieu of sex ed in school now finds her teen daughter pregnant, yes. But the bigger issue is McCain making this choice, knowing the scrutiny that this family would go through. We live in the age of tabloids and the media's constant invasion of privacy. McCain is the one that put this family on trial. And please stop lumping pro-choice supporters into your arguments. I am pro-choice and do not support abortion as a form of birth control! I am the norm, not the exception. @David S.

Your missing the point. The reality is this all could of been avoided. This is not an attack on Palin's daughter. Is it ironic that a staunch supporter of abstinence in lieu of sex ed in school now finds her teen daughter pregnant, yes. But the bigger issue is McCain making this choice, knowing the scrutiny that this family would go through. We live in the age of tabloids and the media's constant invasion of privacy. McCain is the one that put this family on trial.

And please stop lumping pro-choice supporters into your arguments. I am pro-choice and do not support abortion as a form of birth control! I am the norm, not the exception.

]]> By: Gerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614256 Gerry Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614256 Regarding his choice of Sarah Palin for the vice presidential nomination, John McCain says that “My vetting process was completely thorough and I'm grateful for the results." Now the real vetting begins as McCain staffers and the rest of the world press descend on Alaska to track down the truth. One can hardly wait for the ‘next’ revelation. McCain has proved one thing about being a maverick: his is not the personality type that is well suited to being the President of the United States. Regarding his choice of Sarah Palin for the vice presidential nomination, John McCain says that “My vetting process was completely thorough and I'm grateful for the results."

Now the real vetting begins as McCain staffers and the rest of the world press descend on Alaska to track down the truth.

One can hardly wait for the ‘next’ revelation.

McCain has proved one thing about being a maverick: his is not the personality type that is well suited to being the President of the United States.

]]> By: tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614245 tim Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614245 If you are chosen as VP, your life is under the gun.... either she is dumb enough to not know this and took the job out of glamour or she knows this and rolled the dice. Nice first decision, McCain. If you are chosen as VP, your life is under the gun.... either she is dumb enough to not know this and took the job out of glamour or she knows this and rolled the dice.

Nice first decision, McCain.

]]> By: Diane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614238 Diane Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614238 CNN's attacks on Bristol Palin & especially Campbell Brown's coverage is so desperate that its almost laughable. After all where is the coverage on Joe Biden's son & brother being investigated for fraud for one thing!! CNN's attacks on Bristol Palin & especially Campbell Brown's coverage is so desperate that its almost laughable. After all where is the coverage on Joe Biden's son & brother being investigated for fraud for one thing!!

]]> By: cbk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614220 cbk Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:15:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614220 Since Palin has more experience than Obama, the question shouldn't be is Palin quialified to be vice president, but is Obama qualified to be president. Since Palin has more experience than Obama, the question shouldn't be is Palin quialified to be vice president, but is Obama qualified to be president.

]]> By: sam, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614206 sam, AZ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:14:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614206 I feel sorry to the innocent children born into this idiotic family, they will be raised with these backwards values. "We're proud of her decision"...to what? Have unprotected sex with a self-proclaimed redneck? The only thing Palin seems good at is getting pregnant and hunting Moose. Ignorance. I feel sorry to the innocent children born into this idiotic family, they will be raised with these backwards values. "We're proud of her decision"...to what? Have unprotected sex with a self-proclaimed redneck? The only thing Palin seems good at is getting pregnant and hunting Moose. Ignorance.

]]> By: Abby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1614114 Abby Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:10:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1614114 Let's ALL investigate and vet obama - what Exactly is he qualified to do??? WHO watches his kids when he works ?? This is 2008 - NOT l970's - women can have a baby - AND a career. The DNC and media constant bashing of this pregnant girl are a Disgrace! SHAME on you. Let's ALL investigate and vet obama – what Exactly is he qualified to do??? WHO watches his kids when he works ??
This is 2008 – NOT l970's – women can have a baby – AND a career.
The DNC and media constant bashing of this pregnant girl are a Disgrace! SHAME on you.

]]> By: Really http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1613998 Really Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:04:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1613998 Here is the difference between Republicans and Democrates. It sounds like her daughter is taking full responsibility as well as their family and the father and his family. They are having the child and they will raise it. They are not looking for the government to bail them out. The dems side is that there should have been a government program in place to prevent it. Then the goverenment should help to raise the child and help the mother. And if you really don't want to take responsibility, just abort it. She is a great pick. Down to earth lady, with real life experience. Here is the difference between Republicans and Democrates. It sounds like her daughter is taking full responsibility as well as their family and the father and his family. They are having the child and they will raise it. They are not looking for the government to bail them out. The dems side is that there should have been a government program in place to prevent it. Then the goverenment should help to raise the child and help the mother. And if you really don't want to take responsibility, just abort it.

She is a great pick. Down to earth lady, with real life experience.

]]> By: Debra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/02/mccain-defends-vetting-of-palin/#comment-1613954 Debra Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:02:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15933#comment-1613954 JUDGEMENT IS THE ISSUE. Sarah Palin knew here daughter will come under scrutiney if she accepted the 2nd highest position in the US. Why would a mother put her 17 year old kid through that pressure, either she care about her own ambition or she does not care about being a mother. I would have never put my own child through that much pressure. I think she is a bad mother. That to me reflects how she will governer, with bad judgement. That is all I am going to say JUDGEMENT IS THE ISSUE. Sarah Palin knew here daughter will come under scrutiney if she accepted the 2nd highest position in the US. Why would a mother put her 17 year old kid through that pressure, either she care about her own ambition or she does not care about being a mother. I would have never put my own child through that much pressure. I think she is a bad mother. That to me reflects how she will governer, with bad judgement. That is all I am going to say

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