Comments on: Palin faces off against Obama in new ad

By: Csokas

Csokas — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:27:37 +0000

Ah, The Seattle Times, heavy-handed tool of the right wing. I was at the "debate" they held in 2006 when Darcy Burner was running against Dave Reichert. They were the "moderator" but pretty much looked like ABC in the Democratic Presidential Debate this year. Where's the front page from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, definitely left-leaning, but far superior in reporting from local to national news and even sports. Plus, they have David Horsey and Art Thiel.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:25:40 +0000

What a sham! Now Palin is asking to have the ethics investigation taken over by a three panel board including one member that Palin appointed herself, instead of the bipartisan legislative council. Talk about the fox watching the hen house. This is outrageous! What lengths the Repubs will go to in order to stack the decks and manipulate the truth. It's shameful.

By: faithsem

faithsem — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:25:39 +0000

The McCain campaign’s latest ad, “Alaska Maverick,” compares Palin not to Sen. Joe Biden, her counterpart on the Democratic ticket, but to the party’s presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama....DUH!!!!

WHY is the no 2 pick being compared to the no 1 pick on the Dem ticket???? Because they know that she cant hold a candle to Sen Biden...and they are ATTEMPTING to show that Sen Obama should have pick Hillary....how dumb can you get....?????

By: Loretta from California

Loretta from California — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:18:45 +0000

and with every negative ad we democrats gain more points in the polls. Keep em coming.

Democrats Unite!!!!

By: Chris K

Chris K — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:18:22 +0000

Can someone please make these crazy right wing people go away? I mean honestly – the woman does not believe in the theory of evolution. In most nations that would be enough to disqualify you from being an elected official. America, please wake up before it's too late.

By: Arden

Arden — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:17:20 +0000

Its time to bring on the Big Gun; Hillary. This is enough. Sen. Obama has been respectful, however, if Gv. Palin is already approving attack ads, its time for Sen. Obama to start his. Gov. Palin is not a Hillary Clinton and never will be. Had she won the primary, even though she wasn't the candidate of my choice, I would have voted for her. She is the most powerful WOMAN in politics. This election is to important to allow words like sexism, and gender bias to be a part of it.

By: Roney Ohio

Roney Ohio — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:07:54 +0000

hahahahahahaha funny AD mccain make me happy with those dumb AD you are discusting

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:04:59 +0000

WOW!!! The Dem's are whipped up into a frenzy. Sure is fun to watch from this Independents POV. Have fun gnashing your teeth over this. Don't you see, the Rep's are pushing your buttons with this choice, and the great part is the liberal media (especially the female hosts) seem ANGRY. Interesting emotion from a "non-bias" group.

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:02:41 +0000

Ok.....its gonna take another woman to put this in check. Where is Hillary?

By: Juan from L.A

Juan from L.A — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:56:19 +0000

I wish the Obama campaign was all over her but they are showing I guess that they don't go down to THEIR standards. Ohh they are really feeling it with their stupid decision and hypocritical acts.

By: Democrat Voting For McCain !!!

Democrat Voting For McCain !!! — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:54:47 +0000

Stay In Denial As Long As You Chose To . But Sarah Palin Has , And Will Keep Pulling Votes To John McCain's Base , I'm A Democrat Who Will Be Pulling The lever For McCain / Palin Ticket This Novenber . I Trust John McCain , And There Is Something Special About Sarah Palin , I can just feel it , She Has A Greatness About Her , I'm Voting My Gut Feeling , I'm Voting For John McCain / Sarah Palin President & Vice President Of The United States Of America 2008 !!! Maybe 2012 !!!!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:54:03 +0000

What about the earmarks she took in for her mayoral town and her state? What about her support of Ted Stevens and the bridge before it became unpopular? Her work on the 527. She was for it before she against it. Obama's campaign should put out a responding ad.

By: lol election

lol election — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:51:49 +0000

Obama gave oil subsidies?

now that doesn't comply with his 98% liberal voting record

By: Sarah Bell, Cleveland OH

Sarah Bell, Cleveland OH — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:42:36 +0000

How dare the McCain campaign belittle the accomplishments of Senator Barack Obama. This is just a Republican scandal to destroy the first black presidential nominee. It's racist to question Obama's experience. And what flat out bigotry to raise questions about Obama's business dealings, political affiliations and his bipartisan record. Racist! Racist racist racist. (See how this works everyone?) You are witnessing the key piece of the Palin package. Use a woman to paint the entire media as sexist in the hopes that woman will be dumb enough not to see through this obvious pandering. Rallying your party base might have worked. Grabbing PUMA's ten members probably worked. But this will not work. Eat your own mooseburgers GOP. Cause I've had ENOUGH!! Anyone but McCain '08!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:41:02 +0000

Why are the republicans using Gov. Palin to target Sen. Obama?

Isn't this Sen. McCains job!

It makes more sense to me for the republicans to compare and contrast Gov. Palin againsT Sen. Biden, the man she will be debating soon!

Can't they prove she is a better VP candidate that Sen. Biden?

I just don't get!

By: chris

chris — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:28 +0000

Hillary Clinton Should be your next President. What has Obama accomplished? He has done nothing for Illinois.

By: Daryl from Seattle

Daryl from Seattle — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:29:18 +0000

Yeah she earned her rep with reform alright...Troopergate is such a reform from the norm. Oh and let's teach creationism in schools, obviously that kind of teaching helped her daughter out sooo much.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:23 +0000

This empty suit attack is getting old, especially now since the convention with Obama setting out the specifics of his agenda. McCain is still talking mainly about Obama and not his own campaign. Doesn't anyone wonder what his plan is all about? I don't really, but in case someone is curious, maybe he should let people know what he stands for instead of who he stands against.

By: WG

WG — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:12 +0000

McCain and his campaign manager need to be real for once. No matter how much McCain attempt to grabble for pieces of news that can be used to protray Palin as heroic, she is not. The issue of her pregnant daughter and potential fiancee' is a prime example. In the interest of American and this economy, who cares if her daughter marries this young football player. Why is it important that McCain is seen in a picture with her fiancee. Do the average citizen receive that kind of treatment if their daughter winds-up pregnant? I think not. This story has turned into a three-ring circus. Why are we majoring on the minor and minoring in the major? This country is in a sloping condition. We have a trillion dollar deficit and we are concerned with someone's pregnancy. Go figure.

On the convention front, Palin will come out scripted in her answers and responses to what has been in the media. What we like to know is what is her plan of action for this economy and other pertinent issues. Hopefully, she has given great thought to this issues facing the American people.

By: Right

Right — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:21 +0000

REPUTATION is Right hmm.......................

Power to her head, watch out or she come after you!

By: What?

What? — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:18:41 +0000

Sarah is more prepared to to be VP then Obama is to be President. Obama chairs a committee and he has not held one meeting. Sarah is on.........are you kidding, — Mayoral performance. Palin, who portrays herself as a fiscal conservative, racked up nearly $20 million in long-term debt as mayor of the tiny town of Wasilla — that amounts to $3,000 per resident. She argues that the debt was needed to fund improvements. The July firing of Alaska Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan by Gov. Sarah Palin. Monegan, 57, a respected former chief of the Anchorage Police Department, said in an interview with The Washington Post's James V. Grimaldi on Friday that the governor repeatedly brought up the topic of her ex-brother-in-law, Michael Wooten, after Monegan became the state's commissioner of public safety in December 2006. Monegan also said Sarah Palin sent him e-mails on the subject, but Monegan declined to disclose them, saying he planned to give them to a legislative investigator looking into the matter. The call was recorded and was released by Palin's office this month. Todd Palin told a television reporter in Alaska that he did meet with Monegan, but said he was just "informing" Monegan about the issue, not exerting pressure. I guess 180 days in the Senate and wondering streets of Chicago looking for ways to scam makes Obama White House worthy? to answer your question...I guess the person is White House worthy when they are a Mayor or a Governor that abuse the Power of Authority in a small town for personal reason's is WHTE HOUSE WORTHY?

By: Vic

Vic — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:14:10 +0000

Senator Obama is elected to be the nominee for President. Sarah Palin is selected. There is a big difference. With Barrack Obama, you get the vision of restoring our moral stand in the world, stimulate the economy, create millions of new jobs, end our dependency on foreign oil, end the stupid war in Iraq, focus on innovation and better sources of energy for our children and grandchildren. In McCain's VP choice Sarah Palin, you sadly get a grandmother who is still breast feeding. She is not ready. Why not a better qualify woman for McCain's VP pick like Elizabeth Dole?

Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:10:29 +0000

This is really amazing to me how some American cant really hide their prejudice!

They are so willing to vote for Sara Palin to who no one hardly knows but Senator Obama who have been in this spot light for almost years don’t get any respects at all

I am not saying Senator Obama has all the answer to save America but his message was almost the same Hilary Clinton need I say more

And the so call Hilary Clinton supports blogging daily saying you now voting for the Republicans my conclusion is you never believe the message Hilary was about cause if you did you would never vote for the Republicans but it seems you better have four more years of war and bad economy that voting for a African American

Yes it is a few countries and everyone is free to vote for whom they please but please leave Senator Clinton out your conversation and stop making excuse why you are voting for John McCain

By: Nik

Nik — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:10:02 +0000

The tactics by McCain are a gimmick and Americans are falling for it. Americans allowed Rove's tactics to put Bush in for 8 years and it appears that we'll have another 4 years of economic hardship under McCain. His entire "fix" for the economy is the cut taxes so the rich will continue their lifestyle thereby keeping the economy thriving and to cut wasteful spending in Washington. Do you really think rich people's spending habits and wasteful spending will get us out of the trillions of dollars of debt? If there's so much wasteful spending in Washington, why don't McCain demonstrate he places the "Country First" by refunding his social security check and not taking his public office pay check...he can afford it.

By: Tyrone Brown

Tyrone Brown — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:08:26 +0000

Meg Whitman, the former Ebay CEO who John McCain has named one of the three wisest people he knows, apparently didn't get his latest campaign memo. She tells Fox News, "I wouldn't say there really has" been any sexism in the media coverage of John McCain's vice presidential nominee. "I actually think it's completely fair for the media to vet Sarah Palin," Whitman also said.

By: Pat M

Pat M — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:08:12 +0000

The Republican Notion that Sarah Palin has the experience to Command the Nation in the absence of McCain (if by some miracle he is elected) is more than RIDICULOUS! And the continual replay by Republicans that she is in Command of the Alaska Military Guard is over reaching to a third degree! The military has been inactive since 2006 and maybe since 2005. And even the General stated publicly that neither he no Sarah had anything so whatsoever to do with Defence at the National Level. Google and read it for yourself. They can air their negative ads until the caribou and moose leave Alaska but it will all be in vain!

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:07:57 +0000

SHE IS CLOSE TO RUSSIA SO SHE HAS FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE.
SARAH APPALIN HAS BACHELOR DEGREE DOE THAT QUALIFY FOR VP WITH ZERO EXPERIENCE

WE JUST NEED HER TO ANSWER QUSTIONS SPECIFICALLY THAT ALL
I CANNOT BUY AN ITEM WITHOUT SEEN IT

SHE has foreign relation experience because alaska is next to russia"
She has a pastor who dams Jews and says "god will punish the US of A"
She is under state investigation.
She worked for the criminal Alascan politicians in a 527.
She has ties to the Alaska Independence Party.
This is supposed to be a "faux media scandal"? The pick of this person is the ture scandal

By: pamela

pamela — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:07:53 +0000

but this is just outrageous. Surely people can see what the Republicans are dong? They choose a candidate who is imminently less tested (think of the vetting Obama went through battling the Clintons) and less qualified than Obama (don't believe that stuff about executive experience...Obama ran a campaign that beat the Clintons, after all) and then use her to go on the attack, with the caveat any Democrat who fights back is a sexist?

this is an insult, not only to women, but all all Americans. Shame.

By: What?

What? — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:06:19 +0000

I guess we are suppose to be FOOLS………….Do you honestly think you are helping Clinton become President of by voting for McCain VP pick (male or Female)? If so, please take a minute and think. 1. Why would McCain pick a woman this election when he flaunted men for weeks? 2.Why would the GOP go after your votes if they are not going to use them against Hillary in 2012? 3. Would the GOP allow Hillary a chance to beat a woman that has groomed to lie, cheat and mislead you in 2008? 4. Is the Republican party going to let Hillary be President after selling the ideal that their candidate made history? 5. Will McCain and camp not use Palin experience as VP and maybe President to beat Hillary in 2012? 6. Will they use Hillary campaign finances problems in 2008, against her so the White House continue with a GOP in office? 7. Her supporters will be used as their (GOP) escape goat to excuse the way they will treat and degrade her in 2012.
This election should tell you how they will continue to play the pity games with the voters, just imagine what they will come up with in 2012...……….

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:03:32 +0000

How is being so pro-life even in the cases of rape and incest and only teaching abstinence in school...bi-partisan.

With all do respect, REALITY CHECK...as you have learned the hard way only teaching abstinence doesn't work!!!!

Palin is way to conservative for the modern women of America!!!!

By: Alaskan Girl

Alaskan Girl — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:02:05 +0000

All of this talk is pretty interesting, but I will look at words and see if there has ever been any action. As an Alaskan, I know exactly what Governor Palin has done here. The talking points against Gov. Palin come straight from a blog by Andrew Halcro, a man who ran against Sarah Palin for the governor slot and only gained 9% of the vote. He has an agenda and will stop at nothing, and the entire state of Alaska knows it and laughs at him (as evidenced by Gov. Palin's 86% approval rating). It is too bad that the media has not done any real investigating for so long that they have not learned these things: Alaska broke its record for foreign trade with Gov. Palin ($4 billion), Alaska has the 6th biggest GDP in the US, and Alaska has important relationships with Canada and China (there are articles on the internet about Gov. Palin meeting with leaders in Canada about the Alaska/Yukon Accord and the top health official of China meeting with Gov. Palin in Alaska). Gov. Palin received 114,697 votes for Governor of Alaska, a hotly contested race in which former Democrat governor Tony Knowles had the help of current Obama advisor Anita Dunn, while Sentor Joe Biden had 135,253 votes as an incumbent senator in Delaware in 2002. Just some interesting things that we know in Alaska that others don't even bother to find out.

By: Monica for Obama in Indiana

Monica for Obama in Indiana — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:58:15 +0000

Obama is running against mccain for President not palin. If she wants to face off with someone it should be Biden. Unless the republicans have fell so in love with her that they will give her the nomination instead of mccain.

By: Erika, KS

Erika, KS — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:54:57 +0000

Anyone but Obama. He's in it to stroke his ego. Period. I cant' stand anything about him. His lack of experience and zero accomplishment while in Congress. Questionable "friendships" back home in Chicago. Racist wife (go read that thesis). Why is it ok for a Presidential candidate in Obama, with limited experience, is just fine, but you've got to have thirty six years in Congress to be a good VP candidate? Obama's been running around the country for the past 18 months chanting "change," Change," "CHANGE!!!" Well, Sarah Palin IS that Change he's been talking about! Go Sarah and John.

By: WeBoDave

WeBoDave — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:53:16 +0000

McCain and Palin's idea of reform is standing up to special interests when it furthers their political career. Senator McCain and Governor Palin do not take positions today that are not popular with their base, conservative republicans. Conservative Republicans hold views on most isues that the majority of Americans disagree with.

By: McCain=Bush, 8 is enough

McCain=Bush, 8 is enough — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:45:43 +0000

This is just idiotic, palin is not running for president, and cannot be compared to Obama. I am insulted that mcshame is comparing her to Obama. Obama has earned the right through all his hard work. Palin is coming in at the 11th hour with no experience on the economy, foreign policy the housing crises or anything else and trying to be a substitute for Hillary. She is an opportunist and she should be ashamed of herself.

By: PCL

PCL — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:42:59 +0000

SOMETIMES I JUST CAN'T GET OVER HOW THE REPUBLICANS TRY TO USE THE "JEDI MIND TRICK" TO CONVINCE US THAT THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE US AND BEING ALMOST UNIVERSALLY LIKED IS A BAD THING.

I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE BIBLE ABOUT CALLING EVIL GOOD AND GOOD EVIL.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:37:31 +0000

I guess 180 days in the Senate and wondering streets of Chicago looking for ways to scam makes Obama White House worthy? Most liberal Senator for 180 days and nothing to show but a Reverend Wright who he claimed to never hear once after 18 years as a member of that Church speak racist and hate comments about USA. Let's see...then the bomber he likes to call his friend and then the indicted friend he got a million from for his house. God help us if this unqualified closet racist gets in the White House!
Senator Thompson was correct in saying Obama is for taxing businesses not the middle or low income/ so unless you work for a business or buy from a business you won't feel that crunch! Ideas with no substance.

By: THE NEW AMERICA

THE NEW AMERICA — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:35:43 +0000

STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR 5 CHILDREN, INCLUDING YOUR DISABLED BABY, AND YOUR TEENAGE MOM TO BE. THE REPUB ARE GOING TO SHOW CHILDREN THAT TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND SEX IS COOL. PALIN, WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOUR DAUGHTER WAS RUNNING AROUND HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX? PUT YOUR CHILDREN 1, AND YOUR JOB 2. THIS NATION IS SETTING A BAD EXAMPLE FOR OUR CHILDREN. MCCAIN IS NOT A LEADER BECAUSE I THOUGHT HE WOULD PICK A V.P. WITH MORE EXPERIENCE THAN PALIN. MCCAIN PUTS HIMSELF FIRST AND OUR COUNTRY 2ND JUST LIKE PALIN. NO WAY, NO HOW MCCAIN/PALIN!!!!!

By: NC

NC — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:34:08 +0000

Okay Obama shes a tough Maverick,sock it to the socker mom,shes got plenty on her plate to go after,if not her go for the old mans juglor

By: jimmy

jimmy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:33:57 +0000

NATIONAL SECURITY AND OUR COUNTRY FIRST . WE LIVE INA VERY DANGEROUS WORLD TODAY. WE AMERICANS CANNOT AFFORD TO TRUST AN UNTESTED AND UNQUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT WHOSE ONLY ACHIEVEMENT IN HS ENTIRE POLITICAL CAREER IS AS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER.
IF HE ORGANIZED PEOPLE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY SAY, IN THE PEACE CORPS , AMERICORPS OR THE MILITARY . WE WOULD NOT QUESTION HIS CREDENTIALS.BUT NO SUCH LUCK.

By: Perla

Perla — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:29:29 +0000

Oh, she's QUITE the reformer. That's why she has to try to squelch trooper-gate (using state money for her attorney) until after the general election. If McCain thought Campbell Brown was too hard on Tucker Bounds as she asked the most basic questions about Palin's alleged experience, he's going to have a very hard time over the next two months.
His POW story has bought him special coddling from the press, but it won't transfer to his new beauty queen.

By: Darrel from Denver

Darrel from Denver — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:28:47 +0000

Why stop with Palin? Clearly, there is little requirement for any job in the Republican regime. Reagan was an actor, Bush is a simpleton, Palin is the Mayor of some hamlet in the nether regions of the country, not even connected physically to the continental US. McCain is a belligerent, carpet bagging, former POW.

Anyone with Burger King experience can expected to be called any day now for a job in McCain's cabinet.

My resume' is updated and I expect I will be the most qualified person in the US for Secretary of State. No need to vett me on this. McCain doesn't need to meet me. He and I were in the same city recently. Close enough for vetting work.

By: SSgt

SSgt — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:26:36 +0000

She reformed the polar bears so the oil companys could drill!

By: NotFallingInLine.org

NotFallingInLine.org — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:25:59 +0000

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McPALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:25:57 +0000

If Obama had released this ad, saying these things about Palin, can you imagine the fuss the McCain campaign would raise? They would claim it was vicious sexism. I find it more interesting to note how far off message McCain has been pulled at this point. he is scrambling to find anything to help him recover in this election. He doesn't have a clear message anymore. It seems he now wants his main message to be about reform. Well, the old John McCain WAS a maverick, and maybe could have led some reforms. Unfortunately, McCain has given up on being a maverick in order to gain the support of the Republican base. The old McCain wouldn't have done that. Unfortunately, the older McCain is just more of the same Republican BS.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:18:51 +0000

John McCain and his possee don't know which end to speak from. Obama is running for President; Sarah Palin is running for Vice President. When did Sarah gain experience for being Vice President?

I have more experience in my little finger than John McCain and Sarah Palin.

By: All the Kings Horses and All the Kings Men Couldn't Put Fallen Little Miss Ice Chip Together Again!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:18:24 +0000

Her reputation? Scandal after scandal after scandal. Lines up nicely with The Keating Five, don't you think?

By: Joseph, Los Angeles

Joseph, Los Angeles — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:11:52 +0000

Another ineffective ad. What a waste of money.

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:10:07 +0000

What a joke ...

Sarah Palin is a nobody ...

I'm soooooooooo glad John picked her

Shows just how poor his decision making is

Bye Bye John ....

By: Obama!!

Obama!! — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:07:49 +0000

Give me a break...