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Listening to all of the nay-sayers denigrating Sarah Palin, one has to wonder what they want in this country. They keep saying that they want small town values and small town actions. But when presented with Gov. Palin, they downplay her as inexperienced. Yet they support Barack Obama, a fiftyish lawyer who has literally accomplished nothing for his country. Gov. Palin, in two short years has accomplished more than most people in this country, all for the good of her people, not herself. But that is not good enough for the nay-sayers. In my opinion, based on the above alone, they lack the spirit of the old America, and embrace the spirit of themselves.

Have you noticed that the Republican Convention schedule is so filled up with tributes to Ronald Reagan & other 'heroes' that they are not saying anything about the most important issues to people today – ex. Need for affordable healthcare, the War, the economic crisis, the War, fixing social security, the War, reducing dependency on foreign oil – and any oil for that matter, the War, Global warming, the War, current total lack of diplomacy, the War ........

How much is the war costing us every week, Sarah Palin???

I can hardly wait to hear what she has to say.

I do know one thing though, the way the democrats are blasting her and her family, they must realy be worried; otherwise they wouldn't be mentioning her at all.

A has been and a want a be, what more needs to be said. The GOP has spared no expense on this one.

September 2nd, 2008 10:33 pm ET

People keep talking about Palin's exectutive experience. She governed the 3rd from last smallest state for 1.5 years while Obama was running a National campaign for the same amount of time. Obama was well received by foreign leaders all over the world while Palin has never met with any other country's leader. Obama was a United States Constitutional professor, does Palin even know the Constitution?
Obama is a Harvard graduate and first black person to be president of the Harvard Law Review (leadership). Palin graduated from a small college with a degree in journalism and worked as a sports reporter. Obama worked as a community organizer right out of college and helped organize much needed help for the less needy. Palin owned a small fishing store in Alaska. On and on and on.

Obama has excellent experience, was President of Harvard Law Review, chose to be a community organizer over going to Wall Street, and was a Constitutional professor before he ever even ran for state senate. God knows this country needs someone who understands the constitution. The experience argument against Obama is getting very old. He has tons of experience, just not in Washington. He definately has more relevant experience than Palin.

Oh boy.....I hope the best for this up and coming star. Yes I am voting Obama because McCain just doesn't do it for me but if I had my way this woman would be on the top of this ticket. She is waaaaaaaay better than McCain in my book. If he wins I think she will keep him from making a fool of himself.

I am a Canadian that has been watching the convention on CNN. I like the idea of McCain choosing Sarah Palin as VP. I wish our Canadian government would look more toward women in this kind of position.. I think to much has been focused on her daughter and not enough on what she can bring to the people of America, I think she could do a wonderful job, if people would just give her a chance..Women have so much to offer in this day and age.. As far as experience, I think she has just as much as Obama, as he is running for President, not VP.. Thank you

I struggle to see how the Republican party is about "reform".
This woman supported the Alaskan earmarks and was demanding more per capita in earmarks than any other governor in the U.S. She supported the Alaskan bridge-to-nowhere and then changed her position just recently as it made her look badly on a national stage. The speeches and handlers are all Bush aides – the Republican party is not about reform – it is about more of the mcsame.

After listening to the speeches at the RNC last night, let there be no doubt that the republicans have always been, are, and will always be the most corrupt, unethical, self-serving people in politics and that there followers are so easily fooled, easily led and gullible.

The liberal media is trying to destroy Governor Palin. The more they down-play you, the more they fear you. The truth shall set you free! Best of luck Governor Palin! No way, No how, NOBAMA! Wake up America!

She will need to make sure she has her lies together before she speaks. Ever since they have chosen her something new everyday comes out about this weirdo. Did anyone else notice it was only only old people and empty seats at that convention and the only aa I saw was McCains daughter.

she will do fantastic!!!!

I can't wait for Palin's speech tonight. The democrats and their media have been doign everythign they can to discredit her and sow seeds of uncertianty about her. They're doing what they're supposed to do.

Who's NOT going to watch the speech tonight after the buzz so far? Who's NOT going to tune in to hear what this woman has to say?

Its absolutely GUARANTEED that her speech will be a hit and GUARANTEED that she will capture the hearts of millions tonight.

Looking forward to getting back to some substantial discussion. I'm excited to hear what she has to say.

I say Go Gov Palin! John Mc Cain got it right by picking you!

Shakespear said, "all the world is a stage ,and all the people are actors".
He must have been thinking about political conventions. Some of the performers are better actors than others. Gov.Palin did not go to law school and therefore she is not going to present an overwhelming heart
rendering speach. Unless she wrote her own speach, she won't make the cardinal sin of politicians by speaking the truth. I am not saying they all lie, they simply modify the truth in such a way, that if called to task, they can claim that was not what they meant, and the opposition is taking it out of context

Palin can start talking about morality, then she can talk about taking pork, then she can talk about the bridge to nowhere that she was in favor for, the she can talk about Mothers against drunk drivin who ought to picket her today, then she san talk about wanting to outlaw abortion in the whole country......this woman is a lightweight.

So far in the convention we have a VP choice that her best qualifications that have actualy been named is she an avid hunter and knows how to dress a moose (well, she gets in a helicopter and chases animals until they can't run anymore and then shoot them...that is not hunting, it is slaughtering).
A spokesman for the campain was asked point blank on Monday to name one Executive Decision that Palin has made in her "Vast Executive Experience". They could not name a single one. They met once before making their choice.
So McCain made this choice because it it best for Americans or because it is best for his political career? His first large decision for America has been squandered for self-interests. If you cannot see that, you are blind.

Has anyone else noticed how that Campbell Brown foams at the mouth at the mention of Sarah Palin? Speaking of "lack of experience", has she never heard of Barack Obama??

If anyone missed Fred Thompson's speech, here's a transcript:

Folksy cliche Another folksy cliche. Country witticism he heard from a Ma & Pa Kettle movie. Blah blah blah awkward sentence structure followed by "any day of the week!" And to conclude, folksy cliche, folksy cliche.

Seriously, what was with that guy? He had to clear his throat every four or five words. Is he a conservative or a consumptive? Somebody get that goofus a lozenge... and a book of more up-to-date sayings... I thought I was watching The Grapes of Wrath delivered by a pneumonia patient.

At least Palin will do better than that, despite her dog-caught-in-a-fence-like delivery.

I think Johnny McBush is the father of the 17 year old's child.
That is the only logical reason he picked this woman as VP, after all she was the head of the PTA

The Republicn CROOKS, have no chance of winning.

Barack Obama 50% John McCain 42%.

Please give me a break. What a joke. Mcsame and his cheerleader. All you racist,war mongers filled with hate and fear. I am sorry...4 more months and goodbye. Go crawl back into your hate filled holes....

The media can spin this around and around and around. As a female from New York City I feel very offended to hear that it may be up to the people of middle america to decide on this election. I hear about the election of 1988 and how people are treating her wrong. When a person choose to get involve in politics all is fair. Now why should she be treated fairly when she hasn't even been vetted by her own party. This is so disgusting. Another thing I notice was the plain white that was across the convention last night. Not even close to the rainbow tribe of Obama's convention. That was the real and up to date america.

Sarah Palin is Teddy Roosevelt all over again, Tough, reformer, and a person that puts America first. And she does it having 5 kids at the same time. We love her.

McCain/Palin 08'

'Obama made it clear he thought it was off limits. So care should be given to the subject. "
Only because both sides agreed on that subject. Left and right. Not because only Obama said so. Let me clear that up. lol

Now we will get to sing the chipmunk song. The woman hasa already let the sexest CARD be tossed in her defence so thta anyone thta asks her a question can be attacked as sexest. BETTER START LOOKING LONG AND HARD at a woman in todays political game that tries to HIDE behind the GENDER TRAP. She has more to hide than the BUSH administration.
By the way talk about her exicutive experience how does leaving a 12 million dollar debt in her small town prove she as able to run anything.

GOOOO SARAH!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for her speech!!!

Also I am curious to know how they intend to promote this "reform" policy when everything John McCain does is via the puppet strings of the super right conservative base... sounds like the last 8 years to me... any signs of his Maverick likeness went out the window when he pandered to the Evangelical right and added Palin.
John McCain=Puppet
Puppet= George W. Bush
Puppet Master= Evangelical Extremism
Not my country... I put my country first with all Americans- not just the chosen few!! No Way No How No McCain... 8 was enough!!
Barack Obama said it best, we are ALL American's first- when men and women are dying in a way and fighting together, they are not only helping those who are Dem or Rep... they are fighting as Americans. The Republicans displayed last night they will be using the same divisive scare rhetoric and tactics- only this year...we are all too pissed to take it anymore!

Obama/Biden 08

POW,911,POW,911 The ReThuglicans live in the past and they(John McSame) use terrible judgement. Their convention is nothing but spin and it is sad to see how many people fall for it. Palin is a JOKE to be in a position to become VP.
Obama08

Work on the immorality and illicit behavior of your own children in your own home before trying to legislate to other adults how we should live. How can this fringe lunatic red neck manage the Country when she is not even effectively managing her own household?

W. Bush was a gov. with all of this so called expierence and look at the mess this country is in right now because of all of his so called gravitas.... This guy Thompson, with all of his tough talk towards Obama, looked like a dear caught in the headlights when he was running for President. And he should have spent more time saying how they plan on fixing the economy the current admin. ran down. I am a war veteran, a Marine 1371 combat engineer, and I do not want another war idiot in the White House. The republicans are starting to look like old news, and they seem to be a step behind the heart beat of real America. Obama can count on my vote in November this year and in 2012 if the republicans can't get back together. I am putting country first. Go Obama!!!

God help this country if McCain/Palin are elected. I will consider moving overseas.
War, war, war. Ultra conservative zealots. Great.
Palin is as scary as McCain–and he could certainly kick the bucket at any right moment. She is dirty money, reactionary, and has zero point zero knowledge/experience with a) an economy of any size not supported by oil reserves b) foreign policy or terrorism.
The ultra conservative base elected George W. . . twice! I sure do hope enough people see these warmongering, money spending, economy and citizen of this country ignoring idiots crooning about John McCain's wartime (the relevance to running this country? anyone able to give me that?) heroism. Great he's a hero. Go home and be a hero. Leave this country to someone who actually cares about its citizens. GO HOME and GET OLD(ER) there not in the white house. Palin GO HOME and take care of your state (maybe you can gain independance like you want) and your family.
Depressed Citizen hoping this country isn't so STUPID as to elect a Rove-puppet for 4 more years.

Oh this is gonna be rich-

That accent will be a big hit in Minnesota, but eveywhere else? It's already annoying. It sounds like the Chipmunk version of Fargo.

Let's see how many POW references they can squeeze into this baby, shall we?

If a Republican wants to talk about reform that is good.

How about:
reforming the tax policy;
reforming the Iraqi policy;
reforming the electronic spying policy;
reforming the energy policy;
reforming the trade policy;
reforming the medicare drug plan;
reforming party politics;
reforming health care;
reforming the world........

Wait! That would make her a Democrat. Never mind.

I also might add that by the media having an open conversation about traditional family values it opens minds by allowing a conversation and opinions larger than our neighbours that often act as an echo chamber. The media in many ways helped Palin by making the conversation open. You did not savage her. But 2 days is enough of the subject. the focus needs to be on her stand on issues... and looking into them and reporting them. Not GOP talking point but real investigative journalism. You did your job opening the traditional family values conversation but I want to know if she really was a member of a group that was pro making birth control illegal.

It's about reform. Like being against the bridge to nowhere (after I was for it). Like how Hillary Clinton supporters should like me (even though I make Dick Cheney look like moderate). Like being against lobbyists (after I hired a lobbying firm to win $27 million in federal earmarks for my town). Like being against corruption (after I used my political power to try to have my brother-in-law fired).

I can't wait hear this message of reform.

yes palin, practice your lies and spouting more republican propaganda. You have zero experience, so get up there tonight and try to compare yourself to Obama or Clinton and not only will you not pick up any supporters but I guarantee that you will lose the few you have.

What a woman. She can and does it all. Middle America loves her and that's where the election will be decided. It will be decided in the small towns of Indiana, Pa., Ohio and Michigan, not in some elitist ivory tower in Cambridge.

McCain/Palin 08'

Sarah Palin 12 & 16'

i don't care how they prepare her, she is unfit to run this country. You can put lipstick on a pig and it's still a pig.

she should go back home and raise her children. This is not saying that woman can do both successfully, but she and her husband was obviously lacking somewhere.

Speaking Advice for Gov Palin:

Pick out one typical audience member and imagine him naked.
Imagine you are speaking to him, addressing his past behaviors and positions, his current grasp of the real world, and his future needs.

That sorry soul is the Republican Party you are getting set to join big-time. Take something for your stomach before going on or you will lose it big time.

This will be the one shot that Governer Palin has to solidify her position. She better know that everyone (Republican and Democrat) will be listening and analyzing what she is saying (and not saying).

I hope she is prepared and had a good speech writer.... she will need it.

About reform? When she hired a lobbyist to pursue millions in Federal earmarks for her small town? (And ended up with a huge budget deficit anyway, even after all the Federal money poured in). When she served on the board of a 527 political group formed solely to support the indicted Senator ted Stevens? When she was wholeheartedly in support of the Bridge to Nowhere....until she was against it, after she was safely elected Governor and after Congress pulled the funding. Perhaps her "reform" agenda included the $500 million in subsidies and handouts to Big Oil to build a new pipeline at a time when Alaskan oilfields are reducing output. You've got to be kidding me. The only "reform" her record shows is "reforming" her positions for expedience and political ambition, just like McCain has done to win his nomination.

McCain/Palin – Ambition First

if cnn had given Ron Paul the coverage they gave him in the piece at the target center throughout the campaign, the american people would be putting Mr. Paul in the White House, instead of one of these two ( you fill in the space )..

Do you think they will now explain what the job of VP entails?? She seemed to have some questions on it- thought they may want to bring her up to speed before the big speech...lol

Sorry, it's not about reformed its more about McPOW pimping you out for votes. This is criminal and the American public should be slighted by it. McSwine really thinks that there are that many women out there that are voting age that can be this easily fooled. Ladies if you really want to be treated on an equal foundation you must first be willing to stand on that foundation.

Pimping one woman in order to herd other women reminds me of Clay Williams of Texas. Did these guys all go to the same summer camp, high school, and fraternity?

Am I the only one to notice at this convention their all old white men and bitter looking white women. The GOP is so out of touch with day to day problems –especially all the ones their idiot President caused/. I didn't vote for him so I can't consider that mess my President

THERE IS NOTHING THIS WOMAN CAN SAY TONIGHT THAT WILL MAKE ME BELIEVE SHE IS READY TO BE PRESIDENT. MCCAIN HAS MADE WOMEN LOOK LIKE FOOLS AND WE ARE RISING ABOVE THIS TO SAY DOWN WITH THIS HILLARY WANT-A-BE!
JOHN MCCAIN IS NOT CAPABLE OF MAKING AN IMPORTANT DECISON AND THIS FAKE WOMAN [PALIN] PROVES THIS. WAKE UP REPUBLICANS YOU HAVE MADE YOURSELVES LOOK LIKE FOOLS HERE.

"it is about reform." Yes, Sarah, you are right on that account. Our Constitution is being systamatically trashed, our reputation is in the gutter, the ecconomy is in the toilet. Yes, please Sarah, please talk about reform. How about the national debt, yes reform is what it is about. We are waiting to hear the refroms you want on these issues.

Joe Lieberman is very upset because McCain picked Palin instead of him....LOL

Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air for the Republican party and this election. John McCain has shown himself to be a master chess player with this pick.

I don't agree with the Republicans on any issues but they will probably end up winning this election because the Democratic party is stupid. In the one election they couldn't lose, the DNC was heavy-handed throughout the primaries, overrode the will of the voters, and lost the most loyal voting block they have.

Did you look around that convention hall last night? How can the Republican Party say it represents America? It was like "Where's Waldo" trying to find a face any other color than white!

She will probably give a very good speech. But this is frankly insignicant. Why?? Because we (America) would like this potential Vice President to do SEVERAL one on one interviews with some of our best news anchors and reporters. SHE HAS to appear on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, ABC news, CNN, etc. etc.. Until we have see her take on unscripted questions, we haven't a clue who she really is...Like I wrote before it will be a fine speech, but it will be as significant to most Americas as adding a cup of water to the ocean.

"It will be about reform" Palin says?? What a hypocrite, how about she start with herself, who is she kidding? She's under investigation and there are legimate charges against her! How about she start with explaining how her experience governing Alaska for less than 2 years and less than 600,000 in popluation would transcend into being prepared to be the most powerful person in the free world? This is so irresponsible of McCain, it speaks to his lack of judgement. If he was so careless with his VP pick, I wonder how careless he will be in selecting other cabinet positions (Secretary of State, etc.). Putting Palin in the Whitehouse is equivalent to taking a goldfish out of his fish bowl and putting it in the ocean, it will be eaten alive!

Im sure she will do awesome tonight! Go Palin!

Some really big shoes to fill...I'm interested in hearing her speak–and watching her handle the job in the days ahead.

As far as being a breath away from the Presidency goes–all I've got to say is Pelosi is 3 breaths away-and I wouldn't sleep well if she were in the big house–Palin at least has command presence–and understands what the term–the buck stops here-really means.

STOP CENSORING MY COMMENTS CNN. I hope she falls on her face. I was listening to that bum of a mayor Giulianni this morning praising Palin's accomplishments. Come on!!! Rudy. You actually ran a city with 8 million people. This chick ran a village with 8,000 people. That is not leadership I can believe in. Neither is McCain Mr. I vote with Bush 90% of the time like it's all good. LOSERS!!!

I find it interesting how the Republicans have turned the word "liberal" into a negative and yet if you go back in history, the last "liberal" in the White House balanced our budget, grew our economy, etc.- the debt under the Reagan and Bush was and is staggering.

I was taken back watching the R convention last night how old it was...not just in age but in technology supporting their convention. A definate lack of diversity in it's convention hall...I can see how a 44 year old woman could be the energizer for them...look foward to her speech tonight....

Does it bother anyone that Dutch spy sources are saying that the US was planning to bomb several Iranian Targets within weeks using unmanned aircraft? Does it bother anyone that this is a famous repuglican tactic to start or initiate some kind of conflict and instill fear in people near an election so that a repuglican can get elected? Haven't we been played enough. Aren't we tired of the fear tactics and the warmongering? Good God people, wake up!

Will the Republican vice president nominee speak about her views on Alaska becoming independent from the US?

HAS ANYONE TOLD HER WHAT THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DOES? SHE SEEMED TO HAVE SOME CONFUSION AROUND THAT IN JULY!!! ONE THING WE KNOW FOR SURE–JOHN MCCAIN WOULDN'T BE MY CHOICE FOR THE ONE TO TELL HER BECAUSE HE'S STILL STUCK IN VIETNAM AFTER MANY DECADES.

She has been in hiding for a few days so she should have had plenty time to polish up her speech.Will be nice to hear someone under 60 speak and lets hope the crowd does not resemble last nights geriatric club.Last night was a time warp and too many flip flops from Freddy and Joe as well as the self serving speech from Laura so anything would be an improvement.Last night was all about war and war heros and if you are not Republican you do not love your country.The party put all there marbles on having Palin saving their parties lives tonight after insulting every Dem and independant.Palin will have to hit it out of the park to get some respect back to Americans and that pressure was put on her by her party.

"It's about refprm" is all she knows about the speech. I'll bet $100 dollars she didn't write her own speech like Biden or Obama did. I'll also bet that this "reformer" image thrust on her is pure fantasy.

And if I hear again from Republicans that she is more qualified than Obama I'm gonna puke. Obama ran for and won a major party's nomination for president and received over 18 million votes. He ran a flawless campaign, people believe him. Palin has received 0 votes nationally (i'm sorry, 1 vote, McCain's). She has 1.5 yrs as a governor of one of the least populus states. She was mayor of a town of 5000. Excuse me, but MY town's mayor is more qualified than Palin is, I'm sorry...I'm not buying it.

To Mike R in California: From Previous Ticker b/c it got closed off

You are an idiot all of your statements are flawed. You are the epitome of the type of person that succumbs to the trickery and is easily fooled. Go back to school and earn that degree, then maybe you will understand the ways of the world my friend.

GOP – They clearly love America but can't stand Americans!

Governor Palin, how's that investigation into political firing going, eh?!

I'm no fan of Republicans and I have never and probably will never support any Republican candidate for any office, but I have to say, I don’t think Fred is wrong. Once again we Democrats have chosen a candidate who offers pie in the sky idealism over pragmatism and common sense. If elected, I hope Obama proves me wrong, but I think he will be a disaster. I'm also afraid that this Democratic Congress doesn’t have the will to oppose a President from either party and that an Obama Presidency will degrade into the Democratic version of the Republican congress under G.W. Bush – rubber stamping everything he wants to do and unwilling to put the brakes on bad policy. As I said, I hope Obama proves me wrong, but I'm not counting on it.

Did you all see the make up of the Republican convention. That is suppose to be the representation of the United States. Nothing they say benefits me. Their agenda is against anything I stand for and is not beneficial to my children's future. America has had enough and it is time for a change not another lie.

Say what you will. It doesn't change the fact that the Republican party is a mess.

One more example of the hypocrisy in the republican party.

Why was Joe Lieberman allowed to speak at the Republican convention last night?

Since when does an Independent promote one party over the other?

This just proves that Lieberman is an unethical, dishonest, disloyal, traitor.....in otherwords a true republican.

REFORM? Reform to what? To your way of thinking or GET OUT OF THE WAY? So if I don't reform to your way of thinking, are you going to fire me too? Am I now UN-AMERICAN and UN-PATRIOTIC?

After watching last nights convention speeches, as a Republican Conservative, I am disgusted to see that the Republican Party is creating further divide in America. It is not an INCLUSIVE Party. It does not speak for ALL AMERICANS or ALL CHRISTIANS. The Republican Party has turned into a movement for the extreme right wing evangelicals! It is an EXCLUSIVE CLUB that is DIVISIVE, NOT INCLUSIVE!

COUNTRY FIRST? This country belongs to many people, not just your brand of Republicanism! You don't get to decide who is PATRIOTIC and who is not! You don't get to say who is a Christian and who is not!

AND?????????? LOOK LADY I DON'T KNOW YOU AND I HONESTLY THINK THAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE ONLY EMBRACING YOU BECAUSE THEY REALLY DON'T HAVE A CHOICE. YOU PEOPLE THINK THAT YOU CAN PICK ANY WOMAN OFF THE STREET AND SAY "HEY SHE WILL GET US THE HILLARY VOTERS" THINK AGAIN! YOU REMIND ME OF LESLIE SANCHEZ, LORD I CAN'T STAND THAT WOMAN!

Meanwhile, another firing controversy for Palin. This time for firing a local police chief for disagreeing with her (he wanted to close bars earlier because of a spurt of DUI incidents and wanted to restrict the carrying of concealed weapon by civilians).

Palin has quite a history of tolerating no dissension, firing people when she steps into office and hiring people totally devoted and loyal to her... sound familiar?

Palin is dangerous to America.

Coach her and coach her well not that it will make much of a difference. I still will not vote for her.

If every person who plans on voting for Obama/Biden takes at least 5 people with them, or gets 5 people to vote Democrat, McCain/Palin will be curshed in a landslide.

It's time to stop talking and start doing.

Palin is the best the GOP can do, next to John McCain - which is pretty sad. Considering that there are more people living in the city of San Diego (1,256,951) than Alaska (670,053), her "experience" can at best be measured against those of mid-sized metropolitan city mayors. And THAT'S the best Republicans have as their go-to person for Vice-President?

It's almost enough to feel sorry for McCain.

I am shocked at how your coverage has changed from the Democratic Convention to the Republican Convention. The coverage of the democrats was decent. But, this junk you're pouring out on Palin is just tabloid sleeeeeeze!!!!! I'll have to agree with Fred Thompson that the dems look scared. Can't you just state the news facts please. I thing us adults can figure out the facts. That news clip of McCain looking down while Palin gave her speech makes CNN look so bad, in fact this will be my last blog to CNN. I WILL NOT WATCH YOU ANYMORE YOU TABLOID SIMULATORS!!!

Reform is good. Reforms like not using political power to have people fired for divorcing your sister. Reforms like not pressureing the Public Library to ban books that offend you just because you are Mayor of a tiny Alaska town. Reforms like excluding people from National Office when they have ties to radical anti American , Alaska Separatist Groups. Those kind of reforms?

Anyone who claims to be comfortable with the Sarah Palin Pick. Is deceiving even themselves . We do not know her views on anything other than Moral issues. Moral issues do not keep us safe.
Stupid people choice a president over abortion rights as apposed to national security and the economy .

Give her a job BUT NOT VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

inexperience more the same

Look a little closer at Palin's "reform" record people. The thruth is she was one of the worst pork barrel spenders out there and she was for the bridge to nowhere before....then she was against it later. I am okay with spending money on government programs we need – better education, healthcare, etc.... but Palin used way too much government spending for the size of her town honestly.

I just don't think her actions as a mayor and governor match with what her speeches are saying.

Fred Thompson should stick to playing a politician on TV. He may think he's in a TV show with the cameras and bright lights, but he should be reminded that he failed in the real world and he is just not the right person to redicule BO.

The Republicans continually portay themselves as holier -than -thou, but we now know they don't have a monopoly on family values and morality.

CNN read your own true polls:

Quick Vote
What did you think of the GOP convention's Tuesday night program?
Thumbs up 25% 15306
Thumbs down 29% 17172
Didn't watch 46% 27600
Total Votes: 60078

of course you wont report these, but you will make something up........and say the GOP was world watched........ as usual

Reform???? You mean more of the same. She recieved millions of dollars of pork barrell spending for her state even though McCain has tried to paint her as someone who is against that. Is she going to deny that when that has proven to be true? She has also caused a huge deficit for her state. Republicans are the biggest hypocrites alive, it's amazing to watch them. I wonder how that abuse of power investigation is going for you Palin? Now McCain's campaign is trying to interfere with that investigation.

I predict that Palin will drop out of the race within the next month....and McCain will put Lieberman on his ticket.

I think Palin is a ruse, and I also think it will backfire on McCain.

McCain makes the wrong decisions again and again, and his choice of Palin just proves my point.

John McCain is not an honorable man. Period.

I will give her the benefit of the doubt tonight, lets hope she delivers.

This woman is a disaster.

I am waiting in eager anticipation for Ms. Palin's speech tonight!
I love her and the values she stands for and supports.
This is a big oppurtunity for her to tell the rest of America what she is all about!

Sarah "I'm unqualified and am in a heap of doo doo in my home state" Palin is what, going to win us over tonight with her vast knowledge of history, current events, and foreign policy??? Uh, I don't think so.
This woman needs to sneak out of town tonight and get back on the first bus to Alaska. These Republican double standards (no sex ed but my teenage daughter gets knocked up and has a shot gun wedding) is not what our youth of today need. It's done far to much damage to this and earlier generations.
Sorry Sarah, I think Barbie dolls are poor images for the young girls of today. I'd much prefer one that knows her world history and at least knows where to find Kazakhstan on a map.

REFORM? Reform to what? To your way of thinking or GET OUT OF THE WAY? So if I don't reform to your way of thinking, are you going to fire me too? Am I now UN-AMERICAN and UN-PATRIOTIC?

After watching last nights convention speeches, as a Republican Conservative, I am disgusted to see that the Republican Party is creating further divide in America. It is not an INCLUSIVE Party. It does not speak for ALL AMERICANS or ALL CHRISTIANS. The Republican Party has turned into a movement for the extreme right wing evangelicals! It is an EXCLUSIVE CLUB that is DIVISIVE, NOT INCLUSIVE!

COUNTRY FIRST? This country belongs to many people, not just your brand of Republicanism! You don't get to decide who is PATRIOTIC and who is not! You don't get to say who is a Christian and who is not!

She'll need plenty of practice runs, as she has no idea what she's doing.

Shame there's no practice run for the real deal, right?

I am looking forward to actually hearing from Palin- the media and the sexist men have done a great job in the last week discussing her looks- per Biden " she's good looking", her mother hood – per Obama- "she's a good mother and an up-and-coming politician" and the many other sexist comments. Has anybody asked Obama how good of a father is he since he has two young children at home.

I am a Hillary supporter and will always be- No, Palin is not HIllary but I do want to hear what she herself has to say.

Maybe in the VP debate Biden can mention directly to her that she's "good looking" since he made mention of that on the campaign as if there are not serious issues facing this country.

Oh, God here we go, she's going to come out and what did she called Sen. Hillary Clinton a "whiner"? Yeah, let's see whose whining now....she's going to attempt to fire back on her being "inexperience" blah, blah, blah....

Voters KNOW that she has NO SAY in being the VP. Come on, did you guys think "Temper-Tantrum" McCain is going to allow this women any say in his campaign. She's just a "trophy" VP, someone who John McCain thinks women in this country are going to vote for because she's a "woman". PUH-leeeeeeze. Give women some credit, we're all well-education and VERY intelligent, despite the fact that John McCain continues to think his pandering of Gov. Sarah Palin is just going to make TRUE Hillary Supporters to roll over and abandon their loyalty to Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Ain't gonna happen Johnny boy.... not in YOUR lifetime anyways.

Is this going to be a Miss Alaska evening?

yeah right! "This will be about reform"

"Elect me so I can fire people, steal some bucks and ban books in libraries!"

What a complete joke

I made an error, "I do believe McCain will be more of the past "eight" years."

where is the story about the video of her stating that it is in God's plan we invade Iraq?

Some one needs to tell Palin that the Pledge of Allegance was NOT written by the founding fathers (she thinks it was). Also add to the list, abstinence only education doesn't work, she supported Ted Stevens, and only after her name was announced for VP, that issue was removed from her web site, that she almost was recalled as the mayor of her town, and she is under investigaiton for abuse of executive power...Well never mind that is the GOP way isn't it???

I reckon she'll resign after her first debate with Biden. VP? Puhleeeeze

#1 ALASKA FIRST ALASKA ALWAYS
#2 What exactly does a vp do on a daily basis

I'm tuning in tonight to see who this lady is (although from what I've read, someone else is writing her speech). But I will not vote for her. Her abstinence only policies may be OK for her family, but I will not let her or McCain dictate what education and choices my daughters have access to in the future. Obama/Biden respect women and their right to choose and will fight for equal pay for equal work. For my daughters, I'm voting Democrat.

I wish Ms. Palin the best in her acceptance speach tonight.
She is a new face to Washington DC politics. I am going to
keep an open mind while listening to her speech.

I do however, believe that McCain will be more of the
past four years. I also believe he is his own man. I am clear
as to who I am voting for, and I wish the McCain/Palin ticket
well.

It appears there is something else surfacing on Palin. She is the gift that keeps on giving.

She is a lost cause.

I would like to find out when are we going to start discussing the issues again? Like universal healthcare, the economy and alternative forms of energy.

Palin says "It's about reform". I guess McCain is wanting to be the "change" candidate now, even though he voted with Bush 95% of the time. The GOP looks very confused with an ever-changing message to target these days.

Palin = the TOKEN WOMAN on JOhn MCCain's ticket.
There is nothing she can say to make me vote for her.
John McCain is a wolf in sheeps clothing.... living in the past and living the life of his wife's luxury.
John McCain is not an honorable man – and he's so afraid the press and the news media will discover just how corrupt he is.
Now he's using blackmail to keep the media from reporting the news about him and his VP Palin.
He's sneaky and secretive, and woe to us if he is elected president.

SHE IS GONNA BREAK...STAY TUNE.

THE WOMAN LOOK SCARED WHILE WALKING AROUND THE STAGE THIS MORNING. I SAW IT LIVE.

She looked very scared and insecure. Is this the best they could do with her hair?

Perhaps she will talk about family values such as thrusting her 17 year old daughter into the national spotlight at what must be a very difficult and trying time for her!

What a reckless decision on the part of both her and John McCain. The greatest and scariest thing McCain has in common with W Bush is their decision making process based on gut instinct instead of carefully considered analysis.

No Way, No How, No McCain!!!

Pile on DNC and David Axlerod. Can't have a strong woman actually stand up for what she believes in, afterall.

Palin has done no interviews. They have her locked away and guarded here in KY at Fort Knox. It is hard for me to have to watch Republicans sit there, and actually make the case that this woman is qualified on DAY ONE to take over. SHE WAS A SPORTSCASTER with a DEGREE in JOURNALISM.

That's not belitting her, that's scaring the **** out of ME. What's she going to do with Putin and North Korea and China? Write a story and report it along with SPORTS?

Also, what is the deal with the Religious Right actually applauding this girl being pregnant? Like it wasn't obvious that she was trying to hide it by wearing a BLACK dress and holding the baby over her stomach.

That's the thing that bothers me about the Right, especially when they love to judge people on MORALS and VALUES. Glenn Beck tore Jamie Lynn Spears a new one about being pregnant and having no morals and values.

I'll bet my paycheck that he stays MUM on the VP's daughter, Bristol. Why you ask? Because Jesus, Morals, and Values only matter when YOUR guy is ahead in the polls.

Thanks for making "CHRISTIANS" look even worse for not practicing what they preach.

POST THIS CNN

Bad enough that Thompson attacked Obama in the name of defending
the pathetic likes of Sarah Palin... Now Mary Maitlin (A.K.A James
Carvilles other half) called Obama that little "PUNK" this morning
on the Don Imus radio show... Repugnant Republicans... This hate
mongering is just why we need a man of dignity..Barack Obama...

Sarah Palin for vice-president (of the local school board).

Well, now I've heard it all. I knew republicans were narrow-minded, unethical, mentally challenged, etc., but on the news this morning I hear from a group of women at the convention last night the folling quote.

They gave credibility to what I have always believed about the republicans and in over three decades since I was old enough to vote, they leave no doubt whatsoever that I am correct.

A woman all decked out in her ridiculous American flag stetson said, when askled about Palin for V.P. and possibly, if elected, only one heartbeat away from the presidencey, the following:

"Sarah Palin can skin a moose, can Obama or Biden?" "I think that is pretty cool and she has my vote." The group of 7 or 8 women with her all gave a thumbs up as they chanted, McCain/Palin.

That, combined with the simple fact that G.W.Bush says McCain is read to laed should leave no doubt as to what will happen too each of us, our families, friends, communities adn country should McCain/Palin be elected.

God Bless America...the Land of the Free and the Home of the Insane!

Tonight should be the highlight to watch Palin. She is a nice woman, although her past and experience is questionable. I am betting she will have to withdraw. A debate between her and and Biden should be one that will make history. I think I could do a better job then she could. I like Biden, and I see the victory for the Dem's in Nov. Unless Bush pulls some military scare tactic, or Karl Rove makes up a story about Obama or Biden right before the elecletion. I hope I can stay awake tonight for the convention...it was so boring last night. The crowd looked tired and defeated.

Oh yeah, she's all about reform, and so is McCain. Let's vote with Bush/Cheney 90% of the time, use the power of office to settle personal vendettas, and turn the country into an extremist rightwing machine. Let's cut taxes for the rich, ignore global warming, teach creationism in schools, and make more wars. Let's make the United States of America into a theocracy that destroys the environment and makes war around the world. Great reform ticket!

Yea she needed get there early to work on her family values speach.

Apparently, she cancelled her appointments yesterday so she could be hammered with her talking point: "it's about reform." But hey, seceding from the US sure counts as bold reform in my book...

If the experience factor is there winning ticket? Why so much coaching? Her speech should be from her heart as was Fred Thompson's. I'm too confused.

The more I hear the more I see that whatever she says it is controlled by others. It is a very confusing pick. Contradictions on so many ends. You say, am I scared if she and McCain win? Very much so.

And I quote – "Only in a Repuglican America is a Black man who is a Harvard Educated Constitutional Law Scholar, with 8yrs as State Senator and 4 yrs as US Senator who has run a brilliant and ultra successful progressive campaign not ready to lead but a white ultra conservative woman with a BS in journalism and 19 mos as Governor ready on day one..."
Disgusting!

McCain and Palin will win this election. There is nothing the Democrats can dig up to discredit either one of them without incriminating themselves.

This is not a joke and we are not amused. It has nothing to do with gender. She is not even qualified for the the VP position. God forbid something happens to McCain, but we cannot afford to have this person one heartbeat (literally) from the Presidency. Terrorists would be celebrating in the streets McCain is elected. McCain's judgement is in serious question and let's talk character. He cheated on his wife. Christians who support his are just as bad as he is.

LETS WAIT FOR THOSE DEBATES. THIS IS GOING TO BE GOOD.

OBAMA......08

This is not a referendum on women and their ability to work and raise kids. This is an election to choose the leader of the free world. McCain's judgment has just been demonstrated as not fit to lead a boy scout pack. Sarah has consistently demonstrated abuse of power in office and poor judgment with her personal life, the lives of her family members, and her professional life. She was a part time mayor of a tiny little town and after just weeks in office she fired the police chief and librarian because they had supported her opposition. She so politicized the town that she had trouble finding a new Police Chief because applicants perceived her as a political hack and micromanager. She pulled the same abuse of power as Governor. And isn't it just sweet that she will be raising her 5th child who will be the same age as her grandchild? How's that for American values? And now she is bringing Levi – the high school flunk-out to the convention to parade him around as a model – this self described "red neck." Sarah's company, Rouge Cou, is French for 'red neck". Yup Yup. True American values

Better believe it Dems this woman was only introduced to let the wind out of Obama's sails. Bet big on her withdrawal!

Republican thug strategy is in full effect. We can not let them steal this from us again.

Get smart America and vote Dem, or its four more years of corruption and nightmare!!

It is a mazing how before when young women, especially black women get pregnant young and unwed the world is so ready to bash them and call the names. But these same very people( republicans) are so ready and willing to embrace this Palin and her unwed daughter. SOme say he's going to marry her. I sure if you ask the other teenage moms in this world, their boyfriend said the same things to them. Palin is living in a fantasy. What she hopes it will be and what she wants the world to believe is truth. But in all reality, this happens everyday. And these are not the real issues facing our country. Economy, War and Freedom are the major issues.

There is a child with Downs Syndrome, who Sarah Palin decided to bring into this world, whom she will now be ignoring. This isn't as simple as having children. This is "I have a child with a SEVERE disability, so while I must continue to work (because I was elected) I really need to pay special attention to my FAMILY." Pair that with now becoming a grandmother to her 17 year old daughter's child and having to largely ignore that...Are there morals there? I must have missed them! When did Christians or Cons decide any of this was ok?? When she put "Republican" behind her name?? Not acceptable.

What kind of parent with 5 children, one disabled, and soon to have a psuedo 6th, do you think Palin will be as VP? Not much considering that she will probably need to outsource her 'parenting' responsibilities to a team of supernannies. If you think her husband will be the full-time mom, he might as well have his cojones cut off right now and become President ####. With all the time constraints of parenting, and the 24×7 requirements of being a VP, I just don't see it possible without the levees breaking down. Her teenage and pregnant daughter has already proven that breach. I can already imagine Palin saying, err.. 'Hey, John, I'm going to miss the inauguration 'cause my daughter is having a baby'.

Who cares, for miss alaska, beauty contest with cindy mccain.

This is not about 'attacking a working mom" or even "attacking a woman". This is about 2 people who have 5 children, and the youngest is a tiny infant with Downs Syndrome. Now, those parents chose to bring that child into the worldMy morals tell me, be they woman or man, they made that choice and now need to pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to that child. Your career at that point needs to be adjusted, man AND woman, to accommodate. That doesn't mean TAKE ON A POSITION THAT REQUIRES 24X7 ATTENTION. That's poor decision making, poor judgment, and poor morals. Has nothing to do with sex.

Who cares, lol what a joke.

THIS WOMAN IS RISKY AND DANGEROUS TO OUR COMPANY.
DO NO LET, HER APPEARANCE FOOL YOU.
SHE'S A DANGEROUS AND RISKY WOLF IN SHEEP'S HEELS.
THIS WOMAN IS DANGEROUS AND RISKY

SAY NO WAY! TO GEOGE MCCAIN & SARAH MCPALIN

I heard the father of her soon to be grandchild will be there........... on his face book.. he states he does not want to be married... or have children............ so......... will this be a SHOTGUN WEDDING????