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I will never follow Jesus if he preaches that extramarital affair is wrong and he goes around and sleep around.

We're not criticizing Palin for seeking a higher office, we're welcoming it, but we want someone who can control both her professional and personal life, especially, if you preach abstience.

As a Christian, it is important you manifest that relationship of duty to God. You failed God. You failed your own party's values. It is a shame.

I am against a kid having a kid. She was never there for her daughter and she was clueless with what her daughter was doing. This is bad parenting. Growing up, my mother knew exactly what I was up to.

Palin got her point across last night with a smile and not a scowl? She talked about the issues? After total sarcasm dripping from her, it was almost funny to hear her talk about keeping the Bush tax cuts when the only reason she was able to have a balanced budget in her state was by increasing the taxes of all the oil companies during the biggest oil price boom in history.

Her only answer to the economy was to bring oil prices down by more drilling in her home state. Not exactly a solution that is nonbiased and many economists agree with Obama that it is just a stop gap measure that will only have a small affect due to the huge growth still going on in China. And if she is so proud of her anti-abortion, anti-birth control, creationism in school values, then why didn't she talk about them last night? That would have shown us who she really is and what she stands for.

Just because a woman talks tough and acts like a man doesn't make her any more qualified. Even the McCain/Palin supporters know deep down inside that any man with the qualifications that Palin had would never have been selected as his VP. Setting the bar lower just to be able to select a woman and gain the women's vote demeans all of us.

If we allow ourselves to be used as "token" women, we will never get respect. So the women of America better look long and hard at the real issues and make sure we are voting with our heads and not our emotions.

I can see why the GOP struggled with identity on Palin. She should have used the forum to talk about herself and family but instead she is trying to win women over with her domineering approach by attacking the other side. There was no substance in this speech which makes me feel that there is no substance in the brain matter.

It is okay to attack but you better make sure you back those attack with your substance of how to get the job done better!!!!

In reaction to Mitt Romney attacking Michelle Obama, Mrs Romney is a spoilted typical republican women who landed a rich man. Along with Laura Bush and all the other pathetic republican women. They just have to be a "first lady" I have zero respect for them. They really set women back 100 years.

Imagine Palin going head to head with Putin...come on...she is a joke...oh wait! Her husband won a snowmobiling contest!

She didn't say anything last night. My fear is that so many Americans are stupid that they will rule the country. They will make an emotional vote instead of an informed one. This goes to show more than anything how important education is in our country.

Sarah Palin is G.W. Bush with lipstick. Same rhetoric, same got-the-facts-distorted approach. McCain must be so desperate for the extreme right wing vote that he nominated such an unsuitable candidate as Palin. Her speech delivery reminded me of evangelical preachers when they have that: "We know Jesus is our saviour but the unbelievers don't – but we know better, we have the truth" – same type of holier than thou "confidence" in the republicans. Her limited appeal is only to those who conform to her specific definition of religion, country and apple pie. How alienating to the rest of us. How ignorant.

I know at least 4 Hillary Clinton supporters who were not sure if they would vote for McCain or Obama in November. I spoke with them last night and today. 3 out of the 4 have made up their mind after Palin's speech last night. They will vote for McCain-Palin. The 4rh is "leaning toward voting for the Republican ticket but is not sure yet.

Congratulations Governor Palin!!!!

Go get 'em !!!!!!!!

Senators do not have experience in governing. So Obama, Biden, and McCain are out. That leaves us Palin. God help us all.

If you think highly of Bill Clinton and MLK Jr., Let's not engage of the politics of personal destruction on paling and judge Obama not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his Character.
What Obama said in Scranton VS San Francisco is correct.
On experience, he effectively has been a Senator for about 145 days and has proven he can go to school and get good grades.
Of the 4 on both tickets, Obama is the least experienced, and to be compared to the #2 on the other ticket is a place where he does not want to be either.
Biden was praised for his dedication to his job, during his life tragedy, Palin is critized fo trying aspire to higher office while being a mom.

Hold on Sarah! Leave the gloves off, you do'nt need them anymore. Please stay on offense and keep punching. You will win over more than you already have.

The Republicans need to go back to 1980 and read Ronnie's speeches and review his policies. Smaller government, deterence as a best defense, fiscal responsibility, debt reduction, etc... everything except the cold war applies to this election. Even Jimmy Carter's "Malaise Speech" is appropriate all these 28 years later!!!

She will be eaten alive when she has to answer for the skeletons in her closet.

You GOP idiots really eat what scraps are thrown at you. The 'Straight Talk express' dodges media questions and reads all his comments from index cards prepared by his handlers. Palin is 'protected' from media scrutiny and her handlers try to bully everyone into not asking but just blindly accepting.

You guys are going down. No matter what you also stirred the millions who back Obama to come out in force now.

I am a, woman, democrat, college educated and own a small business. Before Palin was picked, I was going to vote for McCain. But after watching Palin's speech last night, I totally lost my respect with the Republican ticket.

No mention about education, health care, jobs, foreign policy among other things that are important to American. You just lost my vote. Whoever wrote her speech or did she do it herself since she majored in journalism was a JOKE! SHE WAS FULL OF NEGATIVITIES!

Did anyone else listen to the true feelings of Mike Murphy (2000 McCain campaign manager) and Peggy Noonan (WSJ & Reagan Admin) on YouTube? Interesting stuff...when the mic is still on.

This is all the Republicans have to offer is fear and POW stuff. I haven't heard 1 single thing that will change the course of this nation from the Repubs. People are so willing to follow them like zombies and have no idea where they're going it's pathetic! The Democrats have outlined a plan whether you like or dislike it...it's a plan. The Repubs have said...more drilling and win the war. What war?? We're fighting extremists remember! Not fighting a military power so it can't be a war. Repubs are stupid, old and senile who hate to see any form of change come that's not from their kind! Die off already so we can have a peaceful turn around to this country!

The republicans are so negative that all they believe is war. They don't inspire the citizens of United States or the world instead they put fears into their minds. heartless group of people. No hope, no positive predictions but fear, war, terrorism, poverty, these are all the republicans' ideas.

Oh my God !!
Mr. McCain if Palin your best candidate for VP; who will be Treasury Secretary, Secretary of State, Security Advisor, Secretary of Education, International Affairs, Healthcare, Urban development, your cabinet…

Haven’t we had enough during last 8 years?

Oh my God !!
Mr McCain... is she the best candidate that you could find for VP?
Who will be your

It sickend me four years ago when those, at the Republican Convention wore those little purple hearts on their cheeks which, in my mind and the mind of my WWII father showed a lack of respect that us veterans deserved from those who we fought for their freedom.

Now these same people show no respect for those community activists who try to better the communities they live in.

I think I have changed my mind. I want to be involved with a party that cares nothing about the Country and is all for a popularity contest. I am going to vote Republican as I want four more years of the same.

Why do the "news reporters" so blatently continue to be Democratic supporters? They don't even pretend to be non-biased in their reporting. CNN is an embarrasement and merely pretends to be a legitment news channel.

Re: Campbell Brown

Prior to Campbell Brown going to CNN, I did not know of her. Once at CNN, I always enjoyed watching her interviews and respected her for her many views.
I lost my respect for her as a reporter this past week due to her Liberal bais and the anti-views towards the US President and VP elect candidates for the Republicans.
People can have her views and admit their bais towards a certain ideal / party / etc, but I do not accept any reporter trying to put their thoughts and words into the person they are interviewing and challenging their discussion / words during a interview.

I hope Campbell Brown will review her comments, and then critique her comments objectively as the good reporter she is, then admit her Liberal bias.
I'm sorry, but now I turn-off CNN when Campbell comes on TV. Campbell Brown is not alone, I do the same for a number of other CNN reporters also for their bais towards certain subjects.

A Canadian from the province of Alberta

Yes she did hit it out the park, if you wanted to hear the same old same old from the Republican. I thought the speech was very negative against people who do not believe in the same things Republican do. She squanders most of the time talking about Barack Obama with sly and sarcastic remarks, but I did not hear her not once talk about the issues facing the America people like getting this economy on track or creating more jobs. To me as a very educated women, who was look for a women to stand there a talk about things that matter to women, she just came off as the typical catty, bitter woman who had her feeling hurt so she with out, with a smile and cut the person down in front of a people (very very tacky in front of you children). This were just mere distractions to get the crowd happy, but the fact is no one in the past 3 days has offered detailed plans on the issues American care most about. Also as a Christian, with Christian values, I was very appalled to have her stand up there with her under age pregnant child and her boyfriend like this was OK. I was also offended when she made the statement about community organizing, if it was not for the very few who took the call, we would not have had the civil rights movement, the women movement, and labor rights, and correct me if I’ m wrong , but doesn’t the church organize thing for the community as well. I am sorry, but this woman is not the woman I want leading me anywhere. So far the RNC is as pathetic as it can be.

If you think highly of Bill Clinton and MLK Jr., Let's not engage of the politics of personal destruction on paling and judge Obama not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his Character.
What Obama said in Scranton VS San Francisco is correct.
On experience, he effectively has been a Senator for about 145 days.
Of the 4 on both tickets, Obama is the least experienced, and to be compared to the #2 on the other ticket is a p[lace where he does not want to be either.
Biden was praised for his dedication to his job, during his life tragedy, Palin is critized fo trying aspire to higher office while being a mom.

Hold on Sarah! Leave the gloves off, you do'nt need them anymore. Please stay on offense and keep punching. You will win over more than you already have.

Mc Cain & Palin support the teenager to get pregnant at the early age before marriage? That's scary!!!

As a Dem I am just thrilled that the GOP nominated McCain and not Romney. Watching him speak last night I would have thought that this would be their guy. Dummies.

How does selling a private jet on ebay qualify you to be VP? Mike Huckabee, you're wrong, Palin got a total of 1,525 votes running for mayor in 1996 and 1999. Biden got a total of 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries. Palin, you can do better than that and Mike, get your facts straight.

Obama/Biden 08

GOP, I'll help you out. It's clearer and clearer every single day, your identity can be summed up in one word: Hypocrites.

If you think highly of Bill Clinton and MLK Jr., Let's not engage of the politics of personal destruction on Palin and judge Obama not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his Character.
What Obama said in Scranton VS San Francisco is correct.
On experience, he effectively has been a Senator for about 145 days.
Of the 4 on both tickets, Obama is the least experienced, and to be compared to the #2 on the other ticket is a p[lace where he does not want to be either.
Biden was praised for his dedication to his job, during his life tragedy, Palin is critized for trying aspire to higher office while being a mom.

Hold on Sarah! Leave the gloves off, you do'nt need them anymore. Please stay on offense and keep punching. You will win over more than you already have.

A great speach does not entitle any one to be one step away from holding the most demanding and important position in the free world. Besides, she did not even write the speech; it was crafted by Bush's former speechwriter. How dare she gets up there and critcize other politicains as not ready to lead when it is apparent that she is not capable of running her own household. Does she expect to us to forget that her seventeen year old daughter is pregnant? Does she expect her to laud her with praise for this? Obama is far more intelligent and brilliant than Sarah Palin; he wrote his own convention speech as well. John McCain is trying to borrow a page from Hillary Clinton's playbook by making Palin appear like she is a fighter. Palin, let me be clear: YOU ARE NO HILLARY CLINTON!!!!

The repubs have a new puppet for their fear and smear campaign on the dems.

She has no thoughts for herself .....therefore........lacking substance. A speech designed to avoid confrontation on substance. She sort of reminds me of Aita Bryant (who was a Miss America) or Kathrine Harris.

FORMER ARKANSAS GOV. MIKE HUCKABEE: Palin "got more votes running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska than Joe Biden got running for president of the United States."

THE FACTS: A whopper. Palin got 616 votes in the 1996 mayor's election, and got 909 in her 1999 re-election race, for a total of 1,525. Biden dropped out of the race after the Iowa caucuses, but he still got 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries.

I watched RNC last night..., “Can some one tell me what these folks have to offer?”

Though expected but could not ever imagine that Guiliani, Romney, Palin and gang could be so cheap to not even be able to honor the dignity of these elections. They folks are dividing the country.

Talk about being conservative, high family values and track record...., 3 marriages, daughter pregnant at 17, worst state of economy in last 8 years, $4 for gas, wasting almost $1Bil a day in Iraq, housing market collapse, unemployment, can’t even mention Bush because that will backfire, $ depreciating even against Canadian $, jobs moving abroad (blue as well as white color), borrowing money from China, their VP running Halliburton, war is the solution for everything attitude….

These folks have no credibility and had nothing to say except insult others on unfounded issues, terrorize the citizens and make baseless and false promises.

My dear Republicans, world has changed, America has changed…, so you better change for your own good !!!

BTW can I be your Sec of State? My sis works at McDonalds, any opening for Ntnl Security Advisor?

Obama 08

Yep. No substance. Only attacks.
Sorry. Yes, she's just a hockey mom and I've seen plenty like her. I could have given that speech and I think that most of the media were fooled by her obvious pandering.

Sara- She Wolf of the S.S. Ich bin ein Alaskan!

i'm curious.Ms. Palin claimed alaska had a budget surplus.and she returned that money to the people.isn't alaska still part of america?and if they have a surplus shouldn't it be returned to all americans?not just alaskans?i'm wondering how far she has removed herself from her secession days?sounds to me like not very far.i'll have to remember next time my family has a budget surplus...to pick 1 of my boys and spend it all on him.

Sarah Palin: A breath of fresh air! Thank you Senator McCain!

A breath of fresh air indeed! I am a woman and will vote for her not just because she is a woman but because I believe that she has the guts and the smarts to shake up some Washington "empty suits". And, there are plenty of them!

Go Saraaaaaah! And do not worry about the rhetoric that you are not ready to be "Commander in Chief".... Obama is running for that position and does not have any executive experience or your guts to cross partylines. He accuses Senator McCain for having voted 95% of the time with the Republicans but what Obama is not telling us is that he has voted 97% of the time with his buddies the Democrats.

Obama speaks of all these "miracles" that he will perform once elected but he has failed – for a year now – to tell us how he is going to pay for it! I do not know how on earth he will reduce taxes for 95% of Americans as he promises and pay for the rest of his "miracle change" whithout blowing up the national deficit to quadrillions!!! All his speeches (rhetoric) sure sound impressive however he is not telling us something that we have never heard before by every politician who rans for President! Have you not heard any candidate in the past not promising good schools, good roads, more money in your pocket, less crime on the streets? Hey, we have heard it before!

Do not be afraid of the Washington status quo Sarah Palin! They will attack you plenty but that is because they are worried that you will shake things up! Trust me, they are not really worried about what will happen to the country if you have to become Commander in Chief should something tragic happen... 90% of Washingtom politicians do not even know what the Truman Doctrine was – let alone being experts for example in Eastern European geopolitical issues! Is anybody trying to tell us that all previous Presidents had a degree in Political Science or Foreign Relations? Yeah sure...I am going to laugh!

We need a hands on "outsider" to shake up Washington. The National Security and safety of our country first requires a real "patriot" in office with great judgement, who will surround herself with an excellent team. Sarah Palin is a true patriot, she has demonstrated excellent judgement during her career, and she has the guts to bring real change!!!!!!

I am Natasha form New York, NY and approve this message

I don't care what your political affiliation is.... There should be separation of state and church. Palin's comments about the Iraq war being a task sent by God is downright scary. What is this? Another glorified religious crusade? What about the American citizens who aren't Christian? I am Methodist, raised Catholic, but I don't want my government telling me where my faith should lie. Nor should the gov't make all Americans suffer for what "their God" supposedly wants. Keep the preaching out of politics and the politics out of preaching!

I am afriad it's not about John McCain. Why is it that the Neo Con is always looking for the ineffective to run it's affairs. GWB followed by Sara – could John McCain just be a distraction?

Well hello, John Mccain already admitted he doesn't know much about the economy- it appears Palin doesn't either, so they will just ignore that issue, and hope that it goes away..

Personalities/gender/race can never trump issues because if they do then this country is doomed.

Obama/Biden and other Democrats is the only true way to get this country back for the people.

Oh OH! Has anyone read the National Enquirer? Sounds like Sara maybe John's kinda woman.

America wake up. It's good cop / bad cop tactics they're using:

It's like America is in a dark room with the light shinning on its face being grilled by Palin attacks on real change, she's done for now. So tonight, McCain is going to enter the room and say "my friends" like a million times, remind you of his service, being a POW, and blah blah blah in his speech.

All, change is trying a new direction period. How can you seriously expect the party that ran the country poorly for the last 8 years to change anything. Their ticket has to represent their base period, and that's what McCain-Palin represent. I'm not buying that crap for another 4 yrs.

Vote Democrat in '08, Give Obama-Biden and the Democrats a chance to fix this mess. Let the Republicans sit this one out, we gave them a chance for 8 yrs to continue with a balanced budget and a surplus left by the last Democratic adminstration. Instead, they blew it, and we're paying the price now. Again I say wake up!

Badger... Guilliani's right, our safety comes first. It's hard to focus on the economy when you're dead.

Ms Palin being a egular, hard-working individual with integrity, honesty etc. is only good for her family. however in Palin's case, she doesn't deserve the above credits because she did not practice what she said and she did not invest enough time to care for her family. WHAT WE SEE IS WHAT WE BELIVE IN. AS AN IDEAL AMERICAN MOTHER WITH ALL THE FAMILY GOODNESS, I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT SHE FAILED IN HER NUMBER ONE DUTY AS A MOTHER.
MAVERICKS NEED ALL KINDS OF HELP. MAVERICKS ARE NOT, ARE NOT, NORMAL PEOPLE.
All the talks Palin did on Wednesday night, were pure SUPERFICIAL STATEMENTS TAILORED SPECIALLY FOR THAT NIGHT. NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT, WE AMERICANS AND REPUBLICANS BELIEVE AND PRACTICE AS AMERICAN FAMILY VALUES.
WE DID NOT HEAR ABOUT FIXING OR ANYTHING ABOUT THE BETTERMENT OF:
-OUR ECONOMY.
-OUR SOCIAL SECURITY,
-PRESERVING AMERICA'S FAMILY VALUES,
-HEALTH CARE,
-EDUCATION,
VETERANS CARE,
-ENDING THE WAR. WE LOST OVER 4160 OF OUR BRAVE HEROES. STILL LOOSING THEM EVERYDAY FOR WHAT ?
-NOTHING ABOUT 10 TRILLION DOLLARS DEBTS,
-NOTHING ABOUT THE CURRENT DEFINCIT $480 BILLIONS.
-NOTHING ABOUT UPGRADING AND PRESERVINF OUR BRIDGES, ROADS, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC SECURITY OF AMERICANS.
-NOTHING ABOUT PREVENTION OF WMD AND THE PROLIFERATION OF N.B. AND N. TECHNOLOGY.
SORRY TO SAY, MS PALIN CAME EMPTY HANDED AND WILL LEAVE ST PAUL EMPTY HANDED.
THE UNDERSIGNED IS INDEED A LIFETIME REPUBLICAN. I DO NOT LIKE WHAT I HAVE SEEN AND I STILL WITNESS FROM THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP.
OUR COUNTRY IS BLEEDING AND YET NEITHER OLD MAN JOHN McCAIN NOR HIS V.P. ARE INDEED OFFERING TANGIBLE REFORMS TO OUR GREAT NATION.
GOD SAVE AMERICA AND AND OUR MILITARY FORCES.

Gov. Palin came across as an obnoxious, uneducated, sarcastic shrill voice of the GOP (Greed over People). I'm wondering why the media never asked about the lapel pin she was wearing – it was an Alaskan Flag, NOT the American Flag. After all the brohaha over Obama wearing one, not wearing one, I would have hoped that there would have been some fairness in covering that issue, especially given the fact that she and her husband have been a member of a group advocating succession of Alaska from the rest of the country, to become its own "territory/country." S. Palin is an insult to ALL educated, hardworking women across the country. And the only sexist remark that came from anyone, came from right winger, Dr. Laura. The democrats have not breeched that line – the right wing is all about lies, distortion and fear so here we go again.

Wake up America – do not vote for Obama Bin Biden!

If Obama bin Biden answers that "3:00 AM call to the White House" he would forward it to...the United Nations!!!!

Is this what you want America?

Do not vote left-wing-liberal Obama bin Biden to be our next Commander in Chief. It took 3 statements by him to kind of condemn (he still did not even come close to it) Russia for invading a democratic and sovereign country....And, this while Senator McCain, Senator Clinton, our government, and ALL our allies – blasted Russia's invasion of Georgia! Even China turned its back to Russia on the Georgia issue despite the fact that the Russian leaders – Medvedev (Putin's hand picked puppet) and Putin himself were courting China's support on the Georgia conflict!! Ha-ha!

Go McCain-Palin '08

Now we know "Barracuda" Palin's priorities!. Everything.

Without commenting on her private affair, now we know what kind of person "Barracuda" is from the tenor (shrill or otherwise) or her attack on Obama. Was she practising the usual kind of politics that Obama seeks to change? Did she torque and twist other's words and positions out of context?

Re special needs children, how does she provide for her own special needs child now and how did she deal with them in the past.

Did she really insult the laid-off steel workers that Obama organized in their time of special needs?

Who is it who came to the aid of people or steel workers in crisis?
Whe does Palin castigate Obama for addressing laid off workers in the rust belt?

Her insulting remarks certainly revealed her character. Can't wait for the fact checker review and the troopergate investigation to report!

The most significant and obvious problem with the Republicans is "change". How diverse is the crowd at the RNC? OK. I rest my case with that one. Did you see the DNC?
Can you spell...D-I-V-E-R-S-I-T-Y?

One thing that Obama does very well that McCain falls short on is bringing this country together. We have so many issues that it's no way one person/man/woman can go at it alone. Diversity is going to be a key factor in turning this country around.

Just because McCain brings in a WOMAN..yes, I went there, doesn't mean jack, Jack. In an attempt to lure Hillary supporters, which is what this whole Palin thing is about...I think John McCain screwed this one up for the Republicans. [Most] Hillary supporters are intelligent women who make their "own" decisions, not those of the men around them!!! I went there too...with no regrets about it!

Hunters, and rednecks don't constitute a 'change' in America. Sorry to talk about your "future son-in-law" Sarah, but it is what it is.

America will have to come together and take back their country...away from people like George Bush and John McCain.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

And if Mrs. Sarah Palin proclaims herself to be..."A pit bull"...
then I guess Joe Biden might want to give Michael Vick a call..
I know...that's about as low as low can get, but that seems to be the story of the RNC. ??? You call it!

Did anybody hear Guilliani say that the country's priority is defense against terrorist first and foremost, it is the #1 issue in our country. That tells you right there that the GOP is not focused on the Economy and the struggles of the everyday person

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Marie in California – It is obvious by your love for Palin that the only reason you supported Hillary Clinton was her gender. That's shallow! Palin stands against everything – everything – Hillary stands for. Look at the issues – not the mad barking – and compare Palin to Clinton. Even a moose could see the difference.

If all you want is a woman in the office, then by all means, vote for McSame/Palin. But if you really gave even an ounce of care about what Hillary Clinton wants for this country, you'd vote for Obama/Biden.

You are so transparent.

It seems the Republicans are going around belly aching about how the other side this and the other side that. When are they going to address the issues that we the American people care about? This shrill, sarchastic, attacking, belittling strategy they are showing is completely childish!! I sincerely hope the American people see through this crap!!!

All I heard last night was a bunch of lies and deception. I did not hear anything concering our #1 concern which is the economy. I did not hear anything about uniting the country. It's pathetic that politics have become about divide and conquer. Every other word out of Mitt Romneys mouth was liberals. McCain sacrificed our #1 concern, the economy for a few Hillary voters and conservatives. It seems that if you really want to put your country first, you would've picked a running mate who has credentials in economics which is affecting everyone right now. The rhetoric against the media and liberals attacking your family wasn't necessary. When Brittney Spears sister gets pregnant everyone attacked her and demeaned her. However it's ok when a 17 yr old daughter of a politician gets pregnant. When the media was all over Obama concerning Rev. Wright, I didn't hear Obama critizing the media for attacking him. You all might want to do what you're slogan says, "Country First" for a chance by talking about the economy, affordable education and healthcare.

Obama/Biden 08

GREAT JOB SARA!
BO suppporters want evarything fast and easy. The first step was to get t o know the person, which I believe we did last night, the next is to hear what she has to say abut the issues that concern all of us.
She has only be in the public eye for one week, and she has done more in one week in bringing the republican party together and in a refreshing way, and that is GREAT. Now lets go from there.

Female White Independ voter.

I think the republicans did a great job....of more of the same fear mongering we all have come to love and share. Taking nothing from Gov. Palin, it was a great political attack, however I am one of those community organizers, and I am offended. It became clear last night that MCcains last best hope is gov. Palin. I hope the working women and mothers of America don't buy into possibly the GREATEST example of pandering in politcal history. Yes, there was red meat, but what kind of meat was it? Food poisoning comes to my mind.

McSame=WAR,WAR,WAR,KILL,KILL,KILL

"Drill Baby Drill"

I think the Republicans did a good job of showing their true colors.

Thanks for remembering normal people and taking care of real issues.

The attack dog is out...ups I mean gov. Palin. After Rove's speech..ups I mean Palin's speech Democrats can feel free to go after her...no more whining from Republicans that think they are the only ones can use dirty tricks or attacks against Sen. Obama or Sen Biden. I hope Sen. Obama start attacking the Republicans with their own tricks.

LOL! Talk about spin. Nice try, CNN. Terrorism isn't a "leftover issue". Why do you think we still have to go through Security at airports? Those leftover issues are actually the issues of the day: terrorism, economy, energy. Hello?

If you are trying to say the Obama is more interesting because he's talking about Change as a generic concept. I'm not sure exactly what he's going to change, but raising taxes and growing government are the same tired old Democratic ideals as always.

And anyone can go off and work on windmills. You don't have to be President to do that. Just look at T. Boone Pickens. And Pickens' natural gas ideas actually make sense and are a specific plan. Obama hasn't put forth any more specific plans than he has legislation in the Senate.

I don't think either party is struggling with its identity actually. I just think you either support republican ideals or you support democratic ones. And you'll end up getting whichever wins the election. It's really as simple as that... regardless of attempts to by candidates or the media to spin it otherwise.

Still debating as to whether or not that vile,elitist comment about "community organizers" is a reflection of how the McCain camp truly feels about the people of this country who are in the trenches,sleeves rolled up, working and hoping to make this place a better one for all.
Or are they so ignorant and out of touch that they really do not know what a "community organizer" actually does or so disinterested they didn't attempt to find out what these amazing people do for our world.
Someone help me out here

Another speech touting the failed policies of the last eight nightmare years. Does she really think that the majority of thinking voters will be fooled , AGAIN!

I doubt it!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want to CLING to your typewriter, vote for McCain/Palin ticket. They will make sure you only use a typewriter.

If you want to move forward and use iPod, laptop, and the Internet, vote for Obama who is backed by the Almighty Clintons, who gave us the Internet Age and wants to move us to Clean Energy, who had to make way for Obama, the Mighty Knight, powered by Americans who believe that 'Yes He Can, because We Can'

All style, no substance – and it applies to the entire Republican convention – exactly what "change" are the Republicans and McCain/Palin ticket proposing? They don't say, because there isn't a good answer to the question. And as they don't have a good answer, the Republicans resort to their usual backup plan – attack with divisive, hateful speech, using sarcasm and vitriol. They don't speak at all to policies that will actually bring change, they obfuscate.

Just a reminders...
Sarah Palin HAS to do ONE on ONE interviews with the nations BEST news anchors before stepping in the White House. We have heard the bluster and the highlights of her career...
NOW LET'S GET INTO THE DETAILS...

Hey Sarah...Nice job insulting all the hard working community organizers across our country!

Watching the US elections is greater than a soap opera.

also disappointing for someone who had swallowed the American propaganda of above board, all inclusive, liberty defending democracy.

when the chips are down, the level of american myopic, self centered double faced leadership knocks my socks off!

in my 42 yrs i have never seen such evil expressed in "political terms". I started as an enthusiastic Hilary fan...until I saw the level of desperation and divisive attacks when she started to lose... and oh! I am an educated woman running her PR company at home...

the same is playing up in the GOP camp. A few weeks ago, everything Obama did was evil.. suddenly, the GOP finds its own "Obama" and they are eating their words...the list is endless

1. He had no experience..

.leadership = experience...GOP Definition.

Suddenly Mr. Maverick McCain pulled Sarah Palin out of his trick bag and a volt farce...

a revised edition of the GOP thesarus now defines leadership as...wait for it....JUDGEMENT!!!! ding-dong-ding-dong...Bingo night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thought that was what Obama has been saying all along~

2. No foreign policy experience.

Obama was hit black n blue on this..."he has only been to Iraq once, bla bla bla ( as if Iraq =the whole world ! )

as one of those humans who live in that rest of the world, the American definition of foreign policy offends our sensibilities...

we take the time to learn about your culture and nation but the high handedness the Bush Admin has taken towards the rest of us just alienates us the more...Clinton was the last President who seemed to get it from our point of view.

well, Obama goes on a world visit which was a resounding success and the GOP calls him a Rock star celebrity!!!

its obvious now they were just plain jealous cos now they found their own "rock star', the issues no longer matter ...its all about the personality now

Obama was a greek god last week....Palin is their greek goddess now ...touche.

suddenly speeches are now the real deal.... it was outrageous that Obama could ignite the crowd....its suddenly fantastic that Palin ignite their crowd...

what puts me off most is the disrespect...nastiness... lies....just to win...

all the GOP talking heads on CNN, Fox, and the networks are just that....talkin heads!

the sad thing is that you actually have Americans who believe the balooney...!!! shock! shock

Watching this elections, I take back all my criticisms of my country's politicians...i used to compare them to the Americans but i now see that we are light years ahead

our politics is about real issues...the US version is about appearances, beauty queens and hollywood visciousness ... washington style

as a pentecostal christian, i still wonder why the GOP is the party of the conservatives...

they lack every grace and values of the christian faith...we are not haters, we serve a God who loves and respect people, i dont agree with abortion, gay marriage and i believe in creationism ...but there is no part of my bible that says Palin's speech last night represented Jesus' opinion of the Democrats....and for the records...every true christian is a community organizer...Jesus commands us to...so I wonder which Jesus the GOP conservatives represent.

to every American who reads this, if you eventually vote McCain/Palin, you would finally have proved to the rest of us that the US is a nation of empty suits after all...no content, just packaging.

the world is watching to see if Bush is a representation of the real America or he was just a bad joke...vote McCain and you finally lose the remaining strands of global respect that seems to mean so much to you..

the world is watching......

Here's a little identity thing for the GOP.

If Palin thinks she's a pitbull in lipstick that would make her, what?

Experience? Bush came in with 8 years of Governor experience and left us with 8 trillion dollars of debt? Where's the experience?

Right now, what America need is someone that has the judgement, the motivation to move us forward. We cannot stay in the oil pit forever.

Let me put it this way, do you want to CLING to a typewriter (for those of you know what it is) or do you want to move forward and use a laptop?

It's time for change! America is the leader of change and we mUST move FORWARD!!

The Repugs came with cracks last night which I had to admit where cute, but no way is the election year funny. They didn't even spend time as to where they saw the direction of this country going forward, the economy, healthcare, housing crisis, social security, national debt, nothing. If they wanted to convince an independant like me, they are not working hard enough. Sarah comments is no surpise, but instead of continuing to belittle the other side, comment on your record if it's so exstinguished. Personally, the way I see it, both parties have serviced the American people, just in different ways and took different paths. Personally, I think the Repugs contradict themselves. They say experience is key, so because Sarah has been mayor and now governor she has the executive experience. So that means, McCain doesn't have the experience McCain he's been a senator for 26 years. Hasn't ran a business, city, state, hasn't dealt with natural disasters. Hasn't budget anything which is obvious considering he didn't know much about his own holdings. When you add the fact that he's served in military, he's now an expert on winning wars as he specifically stated, which I have been looking and don't see where he won any wars or even heard he has, he's ready to take office. To be honest, he doesn't have that much riding than Obama. Only difference is, he's been doing it much longer than Obama.

Sarah is going to be the new face of the Republican party like Obama is for the Democratic. They both are for change, but the truth of the matter, they both will have a hard time changing anything because your still dealing with the same people who's been in office for years that are not going to have an open view on anything. Some may, but not much. If They would learn to reduce the terms these senators, congressmen, etc run, it wouldn't be held down by old people with old ideas. True, Sarah may be the reformer and standing against her party, but the truth is, she won't get much done because she still sitting behind McCain whose old school. If she was at the head of the ticket, I believe she just may would actually make some changes. I go with Obama because he's going to be at the head of the ticket, which means he'll have more of a say in how things will be done. I think if the Republicans had her on top of the ticket, it would have been a fight to the White House.

Besides, I like Obama because he's actually trying to get people organized to get involved and do something. I don't get that out of the Republicans. Nothing wrong with doing community service.

I can't believe that Americans are saying that they are waiting for Obama to talk about the issues. Give me a break! It is very apparent last night that Palin is only a stand-in to rally her base...that is it. She had no substance only direct attacks. Frankly, most Americans can read from a teleprompter when given what to say. I am an Independent....and I was not impressed. Please do not believe the "hipe."

Obama/Biden 08

Palin, for not being labeled as a Washington "insider," sure had a conformist speech about the same tainted Washington we know today. She "hammers" for inexperience, but what she doesn't realize is that McCain's "old-timers" may be rubbing off on her. Is she forgetting that she has been the govoner of Alaska [700,000] for a little over a year and a half. Get with it Palin, it looks like she needs to learn a few things before she heads east. She must have a brain freeze or something. And WOW!!! what an influence Bush must have had on her! Pheww!!

If we clearly review Sarah's speech (along with many other GOP speakers) and the RNC response, then you will find the entire event summed up in one word: cynicism. I could rant about many of these smeared comments of Sarah (and others) but I will not. It is a waste of my time and yours. I was truly outraged as a women, as an independent, and as a hard working American. For example, Sarah belittled community organizers in her speech and the RNC laughed in response. Community organizers are the backbone for small town America. This sly and self-interested view simply proves that the GOP wants the rich to the get richer and the poor to get poorer. I plan to register myself as a Democrat now. Thank you GOP for solidifying my decision.

Obama/Biden 08!

Palin's speech was with substance on the issues plus attack which fits Obama's acceptance speech to a tee last Thurs. She talked of not raising taxes, how to solve the energy crisis, and of course a shoulder to cry on for disabled children. She didn't do anything different than Obama and got her point accross with a smile not with a scowel. The big economy issue is not raising taxes with the Republicans. The Dems. are dancing around the economy talk and haven't really told us how they will actually jump start it. Obama talks about eliminting special interests but what are they. You need to have a plan to boost a failing economy and I haven't heard it yet by the Dems. other than throwing Bill Clinton's name out there and how successful he was, while throwing him under the bus and playing the race card against him.

That was a very divisive speech Gov. Palin. Good! Because now we really see what you Republicans are about. And ya'll ain't about jack --. No diversity in your party. I got a kick last night watching the cameraman turn to the only black guy in the crowd. You people are elitists!!!!

Some are trying to say that apPalin's teleprompter broke down ... that she had to WING IT1

PITBULL on Wings! Do we want that America? Can we afford it?
CAIN must have been stuck ... Did realistic Veep options turn him down.
He may have done better with Leiberman.

THANK you Christina P for the experience comparison (Imagine if Biden was included):

Obama:
B.A in political science from Columbia University, with a specialization in international relations
J.D. in Law from Hardvard, graduated magna cum laude; President of the Harvard Law Review
12 years (92-04) teaching constitutional law
7 years State Senator: sponsored more than 800 bills
4 years Senator for Illinos, a state with 12.8 million people

Palin:
Bachelor's in journalism from University of Idaho
4 years Wasilla City Council (8000 people)
6 years Wasilla mayor (8000 people)
1 year "Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission"
20 months governor of a state with 660,000 people

Do the Republicans really think we're so stupid that we would believe Palin is more
experienced than Obama? Give me a break…

despite all the song and dance, Guiliani, Romney, Palin and others do not persuade.

Geezalu PHIL from Texas. Please pay attention. Our government HAS grown under this administration (Yea the party of small government and fiscal responsibility )Obama may raise taxes on the top 5% (which means the people who can afford it),McCain wants to make permanent Bush;s tax cuts and reduce corporate taxes. Now if u add to that the 10 billion a month that McCain wants to keep spending in Iraq,tell me where will the revenue come from.....The sale of McCain;s houses ? Wake up, the REAL Republican party left u and me.This is not the party of Ronald Reagan

To everyone who is complaining that Gov Palin' s speech contained no policy. You all must have been asleep in ypur civics/government course in high school. Policy is laid out by the Presidental candidiate not the VP candidiate! Sen McCain will layout his policy in HIS speech! I do find it interesting and funny that the Dems can attack (teh baby is actually her daughter's baby, et al) and life is good! When the Repubs attack back it is shrill and hateful! Double standard at its best!

Cambell Brown-CNN...Shsss baby!...Palin's daughter pregnancy is none of your business...BABY!!!

Cambell Brown of CNN is a disgrace to serious journalism. Governor Palin's daughter pregnancy is mone of your business!

Quote: "Jon Klein, president of CNN, has issued a statement in support of Brown's interview. "Campbell Brown did what journalists do," Klein said Tuesday evening. "She asked fair and important questions in a respectful way and was simply trying to get a straight answer to a straightforward question." Jon Klein, President CNN.

To Jon Klein, President of CNN:

I am not surprised with your idiotic statement. You have the audacity to call Cambell Brown's utterly rude behavior, "respectfull"???!!! Either you think that we are stupid or you must be smoking something funny, or for that matter you yourself do not know the difference between "polite" and "rude" and the difference between "calm and collected" and "neurotic-phychotic" behavior.

Yes, Cambell Brown is a neurotic and rude anchor lady – this is not the first time she has been rude to her guests. Perhaps Mr. Klein=clown you were better off having done your own homework in "VETTING" Ms. Cambell Brown. She is a disgrace to serious journalism together with Mr. Hafferty!

With the exception of a few anchors and correspondents, whom I have always respected (and who keep you still in business) such as Wolf Blitzer, John King, Christian Amanpour, Candy Crawly, etc. the rest of your "pretty faces" are "knucle heads" who – I repeat – are a disgrace to serious journalism.

I prefer to remember the good old CNN that you have destroyed, Sir.

No wonder why – for example – BBC World News and BBC America are increasingly more and more in demand by American households. The fact that most satellite services and cable operators offer BBC World News instead of CNN International – offered only to 6 million households in the US a country the population of which is 300 million should tell you something Sir – that more viewers prefer BBC over CNN!!

I am very glad that the McCain campaign pulled the McCain interview from the Larry King Show at CNN. I am also very happy that the McCain campaign has informed the CNN circus network that they will no longer answer any questions by your staff concerning Governor Palin's private family life or any questions by you regarding her vetting, which in the final analysis is none of your business. Senator McCain and Governor Palin are doing the rught thing to ignore you CNN! They are not going to allow you to treat Governor Palin the same way you treated Senator Hillary Clinton during her campaign. Alleluia, it is about time somebody has the guts to tell you off CNN – Long Live McCain!

In the mean-time, I suggest that you put Ms. Cambell Brown on some tranquilizers or better yet – FIRE HER!!

Shame on Cambell Brown and Jon Klein's=Clown CNN! Leadership starts at the top! And, your top advertisers are taking notice CNN – trust me!

The republicans don't care about the econony or improving our daily lives. All they can spew out of their mouths is the same old bull-- that we've heard for eight years. They absolutely do notwant anything to change. They want NOTHING to change in America. They, meaning McBush swear that the economy is "basically sound" and things aren't as bad as everybody says it is. PEOPLE WAKE UP PLEASE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

Who the heck is Palin to tell any of us that Obama lacks experience? Honey, he makes you look like a PTA volunteer. Oh wait, that's what you are.

And who the heck is Giuliani to be espousing "family values" and throwing around the "how dare you"s?

How dare you, sir. How dare all of you for running our country into the ground over the past 8 years!!!

The GOP Convention seems leftover because it is leftover. It's left over from years of zero ideas, zero inspiration, zero concern for the issues of us, the ordinary folks in the real world.

ZERO. Wasn't that what they were repeating at the convention?

Ought to be the McCain/Palin campaiugn slogan.

It's amazing they are trashing Obama's experience, because according to General Wesley Clark, McCain too, has no REAL experience as Commander-In-Chief.

I don't care what went on last night. Eight years ago, John McCain was not good enough to elect as the Republican candidate for President. The Republican's candidate of choice was Bush.

If he wasn't good enough then, he is not good enough now.

No one votes on what is good for the country any longer, it is a beauty contest, at best.

God help us all.

As a country we need to acknowledge that we made a mistake electing a Republican Party ticket to office for a 2nd term in 2004. On that alone I'm not even thinking about the ticket they putting forth now. In, 2000 it was a mistake, but who knew. With knowledge of a failing administration, we put them back in. Now, people are considering putting people from that party in office again. Are we that stupid? Palin did nothing to address how they would fix the real issues we face in America and abroad.

Sarah Palin did what any good puppet does........ moves her mouth as someone while someone pulls her strings................. when she was first introduced we were told that she is a woman with five children and good Christian values............. that turned out not to be the case........ now she's an attack dog with more executive experience than Obama and Biden put together............but neither Palin nor the Republicans have explained exactly what that means............she is being used to reel in those disgruntle Clinton supporters....... who if they chose her will show that they weren't Clinton supporters at all instead.......... just wanted ANY woman in the White House..........

POST THIS...................POST THIS CNN...........

I like Sarah, she's *itch like Hillary, but more evil. However she's too Bushy and Washington outsiders, make the worst President (no respect for Washington or working with Congress, no understanding of balance of governement)

If McCain is Bush III, She's Bush IV:

1) A governor
2) Town in debt as mayor
3) Religiously not adhering to God and His Ways
4) Oil woman

The republicans are very excited to have a new younger face on the scene and let them enjoy this time. Unfortunately, she has not been fully "vetted". What until some more details come out about her current investigations and her "strong arm" policies. She also made a "huge" mistake last night by "disrespecting" community organizers !!

Palin = The Republic-KLAN (Shrill and Awe Attack Dogs...SAAD! indeed)

No Plan....No Solutions....No McCain

I bet the Bush writers won't be recruited to write McCains speech!

Let's be frank; the democrats didn't talk about the issues either. We will have to wait and see if McCain does tonight.

The one thing that I do see though, is that the democrats are definitly worried about what Palin can do to their chances. Just look at how the contiue to try to tear her down. If they thought that she was irrelevant, they would ignore her like the republicans are ignorring Sen. Biden.

So much video footage going around about "say one thing last year and say another thing today". There is good reason why we Republicans have not found out identity. We have let Karl Rove turn us into Hypocrites and Liars. My hat is off to Obama for running a respectable campaign.

Can Obama lead? I have done some soul-searching and I'm going to say "Yes, He Can" because "We Can".

We, the People of the United States, took matters into our own hands when the White House, did not want to leave Iraq. We kicked out Republican Congressmen/women and gave the Democrats a slim majority, which forced, the White House, to re-strategize and re-prioritize what it means to be an American, what it means to be Free, what it means to Live, what is worth fighting and dying for..

350 milion Americans have no problem sacrificing their lives for freedom, only if it is abused.

Palin is the anti-Hillary. The repubs are basically saying Palin is more qualified than Hillary...and better-looking. I hope HRC supporters are paying attention.

College?
healthcare?
trade?
social security reform?
environment?
truth about taxes? (GOP borrows from China, DNC increases top 5% of earners)
science?
birth control?
GOP and banning books?
lobbyists?
oil/coal and the environment?
finding common ground instead of labeling everyone "friend/enemy"?

Article below found on web as a different take on Sarah...She's no HILLARY CLINTON.

Palin’s ‘Contributions’ To Women: Establishes a New ‘Crack in the Wooden Floor’
By Don Davis

“SARAH PALIN PROVES THAT A WOMAN CAN FALL AS LOW AS A MAN IN TERMS OF BEING A RIGHT-WING, KNOW-NOTHING, BOOK-BURNING NEANDERTHAL IDEOLOGUE, WHO DISPUTES GLOBAL WARMING, AND HYPOCRITICALLY DENIES OTHERS THE VERY PRIVATE FAMILY CHOICES THAT SHE CLAIMS ARE HER OWN BUSINESS.”

I wish it had been Hillary, but I will vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.
It is the DNC, Obama, Pelosi, Reid and Dean that have divided the house. Funny. They can pat themselves on the back as Hillary supporters go elsewhere.

Obama plays the race card every chance he gets. So, why not the sexism card? Not allowed? I guess it's still the good old boy's club, isn't it?

I'm sick of the double standard. Nobody questions it when a father works. Nobody says men are "shrill." And, Joe, it's not Palin who is an empty suit, it's your boy Obama. He's done nothing. Why do you think he chose you, while the voters did not? You aren't as threatening to him as a woman, say Hillary Clinton. He needs YOU, because he IS AN EMPTY SUIT. You may try to fool us, but do yourself a favor and at least don't lie to yourself. YOU are the experience Obama is lacking. But YOU are not the change Obama's been chanting. Loser team.

She sounds like Edie McClurg from Ferris Bueller's Day off to me. (The Secretary)

Im amazed at how quickly the media's attention has shifted from asking the legitimate questions over Sarah Palin's experience. Yes, she can deliver a speech well..the oeprative word being 'deliver'. Id hazard to guess that you can pluck any debater from a college ,give him/her 3 days of intense practise and they can deliver a speech as well.
It saddens me that the media had begun to ask the serious questions regarding her experience and suddenly because she delivered a great speech she's a huge hit!! A "star is born" ..coem on Wolfe!! Wow, have you ever set the bar low!!!

During the republican convention wednesday night, speakers had difficulty identifying issues that are impacting the voters the most, offering little to console the millions of Americans that have been stricken by the hard times brought on by war, the economy, foreclosures and high gas prices. Speakers clung to traditional republican campaign ideals like taxes, right-to-life, less government, and faith while failing to proffer any solutions to the difficult problems facing America. (I may have been dozing off but I thought I heard someone say that under McCain's health care plan, if you can't afford health insurance, you just go out and buy your own. It just didn't sound right.)

Not only does McCain's judgement need to be questioned for picking an unqualified person to be VP, but Palin's judgement should also be considered. Sure her story is compelling, but has anyone considered that she has chosen political ambition over outing her daughter to the national media? I wonder if she considered how Bristol would feel having her "condition" become national gossip. Or maybe she was hoping for the sympathy vote for Bristol and the 4 month old. Having a special needs baby and a teenager that needs alot of support right now seems an odd time to run for VP. I certainly wouldn't want to subject my children to that. At least the baby is too young to know what's happening.

Why was it so much mockery last night? It looked like we were at a "K" rally. People wake up some of the things Palin said were demeaning to most Americans if they admit it. If you listen to the speech carefully it seems like it was made for Bush. People from what they showed me last night it is for the people that are well off. Don't talk down to people it could be put on the other foot.

The GOP will never work to make abortion illegal. This is their only hope to attract the "religious right".

The GOP will never work to loosen gun control. This is their only way to keep the NRA voters.

One of the reasons that I want to see a woman in the White House someday is that I believe women can bring their own unique brand of intelligence, charm, and strength to the position.

But, sadly, Sarah Palin obviously does not have any of that to bring to the table. When she was sarcastic and snide last night, it did nothing but make me believe that she's just another female trying to act like a man in a man's world. I don't need a woman who's proud to say she's a pitbull to represent my family, I want a woman who's proud to act gracious and deliver substance and real ideas that will show her intelligence and integrity.

And I'm willing to wait to vote for a woman until one comes along that has those characteristics. At least for now, I can vote for the first African American who has those characteristics–Barack Obama.

It's true, what is a Republican? What are their values? I'm a Christian and I share their values and I love it, but there is something missing from this party.

Moving forward, only the truth will set them free and they better find out what is wrong with their agenda.

Sarah Palin was awesome last night! I'm a former Hillary supporter and a centrist/moderate. After the DNC debacle during the primaries and because of Obama's extreme liberalism and his entourage of Far left minions, I switched to my default candidate....John McCain. Not an exciting move, but one borne of ppractical necessity.

Now I'm really VERY glad I did so! Sarah Palin is a dynamic, honest, inspiring, fearless, courageous, intelligent leader....80% approval rating as Alaska's governor..... and much more "fit to lead" than Obama. She adds so very much to the McCain ticket. She is also a testament to McCain's good judgment, wisdom, and strategic planning skills. (I guess Obama's choice of leftover Ho-Hum Biden says the same about him.)

Go Sarah!

McCain-Palin – 2008!

is that the Demorats in a cold sweat??........you are done losers

The GOP wants her for nothing more than an attack dog and when the Democrates attack back, she and the GOP can scream sexism. Guess what Mrs. Palin and the GOP your cutthroat tactics will never work because Obama and the Democrats are way smarter than that. Besides you're a PIT BULL IN A SKIRT.

Oh, and good luck keeping up with the rest of the world in science if you plan on teaching creationism in America's schools as part of the Neo-Con Banana Republic's fascist agenda...

Thanks Palin.

You've secured your base but successfully driven the independents and undecideds into the D column.

Its funny that your convention is giving Obama the bounce in the polls.

The reality of Gov Palin's speech is that it was written before they picked her as VP Candidate...by a Bush speech writer. It was inaccurate and contained some misrepresentations. To propose that this speech was politically significant in any way is laughable. The reality of Gov Palin's record is that she is inconsistent, hypocritical at times, and has not been truthful in the few statements she has made since being nominated. She is intellectually arrogant (challenges climate change with no background in science) and, by her own admission, uninterested and unaware of geopolitical events. Yet, the republicans are proposing that we place her in the likely position of being the most powerful person on earth, in command of the most powerful military arsenal and in management of an extrordinarily complex global economy. HELP!!

I am tired of hearing to win victory for a war. War is not basketball game, there is no sure win or loss. The game does not end when one team scores higher. Do we consider us scoring points at the loss of our soldiers' lives, broken families and for the other civilians who we do not even meet or know being killed? I can see hatred being perpetuated. Do you define that as victory?

Sarah used Bush's speech writer but no mention of Bush? No surprise there!

McBu$h has George's endorsement & wants his fundraising. He will pay a big price for that.

To all Democrats, Obama supporters, and people still on the fence. After listening to Sarah Palin's message last night, PLEASE GO BACK AND LISTEN to Barack Obama's and Hillary Clinton's convention speeches and GET FIRED UP AND READY TO GO ON NOVEMBER 4TH!!!

Come on Obama (Mr. Change) talk about the changes your
going to make and how your going to make them possible.
All you do is talk about your oponents and never get to the
issues. Oh, yeah forgot, you don't have any ideas just
the ones you stole from Hillary and added your 2 cents
worth.

FLASH NEWS for Sarah Palin:

Politics run by (fake) cowboys, chicken hawks or pitbulls (with or without lipstick) have proven to be an unmitigated disaster.

She maybe a fantastic Hockey mom (whatever that means), but as a politician, she is SLIGHTLY behind the times.

BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME, Sarah!!.

Yes, the speech was a good "run out from underneath a porch" setting but there was no substance involved. I never could stand a person that mocks with a smile. It is very uncooth and tells me that it is also a gesture of insecurity. If that is all the GOP has to offer the USA then it will be a sad day in America if the Republicans win the Presidential nomination. Why all the anger from you people??? I mean, why not concentrate on our economy, healthcare, issues that really matter ? When you have that cloud of Anger in your mind I find it almost impossible to concentrate on the real issues. And if taking stabs at Barack Obama's integrity wasn't enough you made sure you got CNN involved too. You know the media can actually be on your side if you earn it Ms. Palin. I find all of this a joke on the American People and I hope the American People are smart enough to realize it.

Yolanda,

SEXISM MY BUTT! She claimed that lobbyists and speacial interest groups were for Obama...Apparently, so one bothered to introduce her to the legions of lobbyists on McSame's election team.

Question: If Palin's next to oldest daughter , who looks to be 13-15 years old also gets pregnant, would she concider this another blessing? Would there be another wedding????

Yolanda,

I agree that sexism, racism, all ism's are still alive & well. I also beleive that criticism is fair. I was not happy with supporters of Obama cried racism when he was criticized nor am i happy with Palin critics & the McCain staff for playing the sexism card when she was criticized.
Obama was relatively unknown & now so is Palin. Scruntiny is good for American Polictics.
When we stop playing the ism game & start voting our interests we'll be o.k. in the U.S.
I have a question though, what if Hillary or Michelle lays into Palin would it be considered sexist then?

Palin will not get my vote. I am a woman and she disgusts me. Her stand on abortion, worker's rights.......................she should go back under her rock.

Evangelical christian my a–! How dare she toss out her snide remarks about Senator Obama.

A white woman who knows nothing about nothing! Another pretty face for McCain..........how does she stack up against Cindy! Ole Buck you better watch McCain, your wife could be the next Mrs. McCain.......oops, sorry, you are too poor! He needs his seven houses and your wife don't have money to provide him with the life he has become accustomed to living...........

she has to take shots like any other political candidate...woman or man

however, my question is American or Canadian...lol

and...regarding the question should she be at home...men are asked that question...African American men are asked that question often :::eyebrow raised:::

its open season..big boys play with big girls

Last night was a great night for Sarah Palin. She delivered herself well. Don't worry Mr. Biden, you will get your answers to all the things you say she "left out" when you and her debate. I cannot wait for that. There is a time and place for everything. You will get your chance to hear what she is all about with all the issues put on the table.

It is clear that a woman is not wanted in office" and that all of you are green with envy that McCain has chosen her as his VP and that she is so very smart and experienced.

Just where is Obama on the issues – that is the question of the day. The real issue here is can Obama lead, not Sarah Palin. He is the one running for President, not Joe Biden. Obama is the one we need answers from. Where are the answers Obama? You are the rock star with no substance, not Palin

Hillary supporter for McCain

Country First!!! Well, dear Sarah, you have put your country before your five children. You have nothing to give except narcism.

I do not want another five years of the same-ole same-ole and after hearing the speaches of last night, I'm afraid that if McCain gets into office it will be business as usual.

My children cannot afford that.

All I got last night were more attacks on the patriotism of folks who don't fit a certain mold. I'm an AA Female, single, Christian, pro-choice, moderate to slightly liberal, from an urban community, I work for corporate America, and I benefited strongly from my youth involvement in community organizations. All things that the Republicans seem not to respect. Obviously my American story isn't a real American story and my views don't matter.

I'm not concerned about who likes who. I'm concerned about whether my parents will be able to stay in retirement and continue paying off their mortgage and health care costs, whether my 1 year out of college sister can find a good job, whether my younger cousins can get a quality public school education (because that's what we can afford) and go to a good college, whether I can put gas in my car on a regular basis, and buy a home that won't lose value because of foreclosures all around me. Don't question my patriotism and don't talk down to me. I'm just as American as you and my story is important too.

hahahahahahaha!!!!! The comments in this tread are HILARIOUS!!! You were all crying foul at folks saying the SAME THINGS about Obama!! Bunch of hypocrites!!

Do Not Be Fooled!
First, I am sorry for the "future som-in-law" , can you imagine his position? He better not cross apPalin! She may use her power against him too! Shoot, she WILL use it against U.S.

aPalin should make her family first priority.

If she has m0re of a canine instinct than a maternal instinct, how can she care about you and I? U.S.
True Hillary supporters with a clear mind would not go for the apPalin trick. It cheapens the fight she made against the Washington crew.

Cain is sad.... How can he use apPalin to climb out of the pit of the last eight years and the wife he dumped for Cindy-doll. Women – WAKE UP!

OUT OF TOUCH WITH AMERICA. THAT'S WHAT JOHN AND SARA ARE.

I listen to Sarah Palin’s speech last night, and one of the things I had a problem with, was her putting down volunteering work. Not all Americans are looking to line their pockets like the republicans. Some Americans have the ability to do selfless acts like help our neighbor “community”. Maybe Sarah Palin should tell the many volunteer who came from across the United States to help the people in New Orleans when the republican government left them for dead. “Heck many of them did die!” Maybe Sarah Palin should tell the many church volunteers across America their volunteer work don’t count, when they have to volunteer day after day at food banks to help those people who can’t afford to feed their families because they are either out of work or can’t afford food and gas at the same time due to the republicans.

Volunteers are the bridge that keeps some parts of America from looking like a third world country when the government screws-up.

I sincerely hope the republicans don’t make being a volunteer the new kiss of death; because it actually fools people into thinking they are doing a great job.

A high school friend of mine had an old Maverick. It had lots of miles and was pretty run down. It didn’t always start in the winter, and it overheated pretty easily if you drove it to far. On the highway it generally pulled to the right, but it could change direction in an instant – almost so fast you couldn’t remember the original direction.

Of course it used a ton of gas, burnt oil and created clouds of smoke. But every time my buddy got pulled over, he’d tell the cops the car had been towed and spent a long time in the pound. For some reason, that excuse seemed to work all the time…

@YOLANDA

Until last week almost no one knew who Sarah Palan was and a lot of people want to know about her and, more importantly, why she would make a good vice president.

I am so sick and tired of people calling a sexism foul against the media when all they are doing are asking the questions that everyone has on their mind.

McCain's and Palin's supporters have been raising the experience issue with Obama now for a long time but when the same issue is raised with Palin they all cry sexism. Talk about a double standard.

Lay off the media and let them do their jobs. (No I don't work for CNN or any other media outlet for that matter)

Yolanda,

Get a life. If a woman is called inexperienced.......it's sexism
if a woman is said to be wrong.......it's sexism
if a woman is said to have scandals..........it's sexism
if ANYTHING BAD is said against a woman..........it's sexism

Stop hiding behind the shield of blaming others for your downfalls. The MEDIA is bringing to light Palin's flaws (NOT SPELLED PLAIN YOU IDIOT)

Get off your SEXISM HIGH HORSE and come back to reality. There are going to be attacks on EVERY CANDIDATE and their personal life. We are electing them for president, not for "mother of the year" or "PTA president".........and yes, that is a sexist comment..........and NOW YOU KNOW WHAT ONE REALLY IS!!!!

Lets really look at the experience comparison:

Obama:
B.A in political science from Columbia University, with a specialization in international relations
J.D. in Law from Hardvard, graduated magna cum laude; President of the Harvard Law Review
12 years (92-04) teaching constitutional law
7 years State Senator: sponsored more than 800 bills
4 years Senator for Illinos, a state with 12.8 million people

Palin:
Bachelor's in journalism from University of Idaho
4 years Wasilla City Council (8000 people)
6 years Wasilla mayor (8000 people)
1 year "Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission"
20 months governor of a state with 660,000 people

The speach last night sent cold shivers down my spine – simply the lies and negative attacks that have put the republicans in the white house for 8 years now was in full force last night.

No way, No how, No McCain!! In 3 days, we haven't heard ONE thing on what they'll do to fix the country – they talk about washington being broken and fixing that will fix everything, however nothing to the fact that it has been a republican administration in power for 8 years doing all the damage!

I am proud that she can read a written speach but how is she on URBAN ISSUES! How will she handle crimes in urban cities, gang, bringing businesses to urban cities.

Also, I am mother of pre-teen daughter & I been teaching her about sex & pregnancy. I been telling her to wait. I told not to look at Hollywood stars & singers as her role model. Now, we have a VP candidate that says it okay for pre-marriage sex & pregnancy. What kind of role model is she. Give me a break.

The media never bring this issue up. It is now going to be hard to explain this to my daughter. Now, I can see Mr. McCain is out of touch with the people.

To Christina P who keeps posting educational resumes of candidates -

Why are you comparing your presidential candidate to our VP candidate? it's not a logical argument. It shows you are scared.

Compare the empty suit Hussein and his 130 "present" votes to McCain, not Palin... unless of course you are admitting defeat with your argument.

McCain/Palin
I'm in.

Palin is only slightly more shrill, and slightly more interesting than McCain. The only thing she proved last night is that she can read (a speech written by someone else). Sigh......

McCain is not for us.he is for certain people. Palin you are a woman and felt very insulted by the community organizer comment. I think you insulted alot of people. I know you want to be the Vice President but don't lose your soul. You are a church goer and the attitude you use last night was unbelieverable. What's going to happen with the poor people in this country or the "Republican" don't care?

Past 5 days every media talking about Sarah Plain 24 X 7

I am glad Now mainstream media almost forget Obama

Hillary Clinton is better candidate than Obama and Mc Cain

2008 First female vice president Sarah Plain

2012 First female president Hillary Clinton

CNN only have negative Palin fodder on the ticker today, she obviously hit a nerve with the liberal establishment last night.

they have no identity. all they have left is hate and negative attacks. methinks they are desperate and gonna lose.

This Felt Like A white American Convention.

I Hate To Feel This Way, But Something Was Missing!

Just A Bunch Of Mean White Folk To Me, Thinking There The True Americans.

Sarah Palin's Speech, Nice Delivery But Had Many of False Obama
Statements.

Sarah Palin's neighbor Need To Fact Check Her Obama Red Meat

Statements . If You Want To know The Truth It's Out There!

Her Speech Was Not Refreshing At All. Empty

Same Old GOP Type Attacks, That's What They Like. Nothing Different

I Feel The Gop And The Media Are Caught Up In The Moment Right

Now. The Family, The Mom, The Baby, The Attacks.

She's No Super Women Yet, It's Only Day Three.

Sen. Obama Been Taking The Kitchen Sink For 18 Long Months And Counting.

When The Dust Settles After This Week Will See What Palin Is Really Made Of!

Obama 08

Racism and Sexism Is Live And Well In The Media and In America!

Welcome To The Real World!

Remember Now, We Don't Like To Talk About Racism In America.
White People Get Really Nervous.

With all due respect, Sarah Palin delivered and in a bright way. We need people that can actually deliver when they are in authority. America needs to learn to appreciate the rise of women.
There is something special about women leading. Noone better question her ability to run the nation. Noone teaches a woman how to carry kids for nine months with endurance. Noone teaches a woman how to run our homes. Women do a great job in what they do.
i saw in Sarah the qualities of youth, brilliance, care, understanding, family.
For you little comedian that showed up on Larry king show to say that Sarah is using her kids, I have a word for you: Get some kids and you will tow them everywhere you go and be proud of them.
There is no temptation that is uncommon to man. She has every right to love her daughter in tough times. She cannot live her daughters life for her.
Sarah did not grow up on the south side of chicago but she has what it takes to be a VP

It may be sexist to question a woman about how she'd handle work and family.

BUT SARAH PALIN IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL WOMAN OR MOTHER, LIKE SHE'S BEEN CLAIMING.

Palin has 5 kids, one of whom is 7, one of whom is an infant with Down Syndrome, and one of whom is 17 and pregnant about to deliver a grandchild.

Sarah Palin is not Dick Cheney whose 2 daughters were grown up. Palin is not Hillary Clinton whose teen daughter did not get pregnant or have special needs. Palin is not JFK or Jackie Kennedy whose 2 young kids didn't need special attention.

It's fair to question Sarah Palin about how she plans to serve the country as our Vice President while attending to her unusual family life as the loving, supportive mother she's been claiming to be.

I'd like to know.

YOLANDA..............NO SEXISM.......... PLEASE LADIES.......... THE SEXISM IS PICKING A WOMAN TO BE YOUR RUNNING MATE SIMPLE BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN............... STOP CRYING FOUL..... AT THE WRONG PARTY..............

"Take Back Washington" ????

From who, Bush???

lol

empty empty and empty.

YOLANDA, the caps lock is the one next to the "a" button on most keyboards, please lay off it.

I have to agree with his analysis. I tuned in last night, and while I was impressed with her speaking ability, Palin's message seemed to dredge up old Republican failsafes and arguments that are becoming dated, especially with such a different candidate on the other side of the aisle this year.

As far as Rudy and Romney, their speeches did nothing but make the base smile. Most independent and undecided voters I spoke to after were nothing but turned off and dissapointed.

In that long, drawn out, boring speech I cound find nothing of substance and nothing that expounded on the issues that Americans are faced with today. Personal attacks do not cover up the fact that Palin is a very poor vice presidential choice by McCain.

I am a woman and an Independent who was wavering in my decision, but Palin's speech sealed the deal for me. I fully support the Obama campaign after last night and I plan to become very active in Georgia to help him win this state.

The worse thing Palin could have done in her speech was to continue to try to divide the nation through fear and to use her child's disability to gain votes for her party. She did a disservice to all families who are struggling to care for a child or loved one with a disability. How can the republican party cry foul play when one child is thrusted into the spotlight in what some see as a negative yet applaud when another is thrusted into the spotlight where they gain sympathy and support (sadly by the mom). It is an outrage and offensive to me as a woman that Palin would exploit her family in such a way.

When you have nothign to say its easy to appear confused about your message. Although I believe the best candidate in the country is not on either ticket McBush and Palin pale when compared to Obama and Biden. The Republicans have nothing to add to the national discussion and will do what they always do which is try to scare the pants off everyone. The only thing Palin showed last night was that given an uninterrupted speech she could be every bit as hateful, scary and insulting as a man. She was not only insulting to her opponents but she was insulting to the American people who didn't hear anything about the issues they're facing everyday. She and McCanin believe that everything is okay and that the playbook used by Rove, Cheney and Bush the last 8 years will work again. Perhaps she just thinks its "God's plan" like she feels about the Iraq war that she and McCain win. If we're fooled by these 2 again like we were the last 2 elections then we deserve everything their out of touch policies will bring.

Oh Shut up Rebecca.The media ripped into Palin and her family and expected the public to agree.Well they didn't and this lady has made her mark.So suck it up,you failed to do to her what you did to Hillary.

Well the public better wise up and not listen to the BULL you're putting out CNN. I didn't hear anything about the economy from the Democrats either. If OBAMA has a plan to fix it he has not talked about it also, so why don't you say that. Just what does OBAMA stand for all I've ever heard is, "I NEVER SUPPORTED THE IRAQ WAR.' Well Brother we understand that, now tell us what your platform is. At least McCain has a plan for the security of this nation to where another 911 will not occur. If Obama has his way we will all be under the Muslim control before his four years are up.

I thought the message was much clearer than the non-message/rhetoric I heard last week –

We believe in America.
Blame America first is not the right attitude
tax tax tax tax is not an economic plan
Hussein is an empty suit
McCain is not Bush, no matter how loud you scream to the contrary
Do you really want a Marxist running our country?

Oh, and Yolanda, even though Hillary acted like a statesman and took her treatment in stride, Palin still has the nerve to call her a "whiner." Nice.

Hypocrisy is alive and well in the republican party!

We can drop all of the sexism charges against the media and the Democrats, after I watched people in the audience wearing buttons saying "I'm for the Hot Chick". Sarah sure talked like a big girl last night. Lets see her stand up and take what she is already so willing to dish out.

Sarah Palin == PAWN

This lady took off the gloves and now everything is on. If she can throw a punch she had be able to take one.

McCain picked her not for the Hillary’s supporters, but for those White blue collar workers, that is the real deception in this race, one more for the McCain. Palin (aka “the patsy”) is on the ticket as window dressing only, to hide what McCain is really trying to do! He only met this woman once, just like those men who hire pretty blondes at the reception desk, to reel you in, like the suckers are can be. I hope you are smarter than that, don’t let the Republicans play your intelligence. Palin is a woman, and I don’t doubt she is smart, or has the skills, but can she lead our country in crisis? What do you know about her? You questioned Obama background, please questioned hers!

I think Palin fits right in with Bush's identity. She's divisive and self-serving while she smiles and pretends to be full of Christ's love. I walked away from her speech wondering what Palin has against tens of thousands of community organizers who have good educations and take low salaries to serve America on her own shores. I know she was taking a swipe at Obama, but spitting out that bit about community organizers not having responsibilities shows her ignorance and inexperience. Way to insult a bunch of hardworking, low-income voters, Palin. KInd of a bad move for someone who prides herself on being "one of us."

Why has CNN's tone changed suddenly?

Lot of red meat but where is the born. "the closer the born the sweater the meat" I mean no issues, just bla bla bla and distraction and distruction. Why can they not try constructio, I maen nation building at home. "The United States of America" Like Hillary quoted whatever the threats, just GO. Great Obama.

Well the pit bull or better yet barracudda has open the door, i hope she can stand the heat because it's coming. she can't hide behind mc old geeser the rest of the campaign, she will have to speak to the media at some point and she won't have a script to follow this time, not to mention her debate with Biden who is way more knowledgable than this nasty evil woman. Biden is going to mop the floor with this witch, let's see how many jokes shes gong to have when he slams her.

Obama/Biden.

I got a very clear picture of the GOP last night. And these people call themselves the values voters? I heard nothing but snide, sarcastic, demeaning, belittling attacks. Then I watched their base stand up and cheer and wave the American flag after every little quip. Is this what inspires them? I found it hard to watch, and a sad depiction of what a large portion of America calls leadership.

Why does McCain think that women are not smart ....they wanty know that he choose Palin becuase she is a women ....only to get Hillary votes .....they want see that she is not experience enough to Lead......or maybe they have forgotten he call Hillary a B off the air......but was recorded.......Americans are dumb and this is what repbublicans feed on .....they know that he doesn't care about DEms values and the values Hillary fought so hard for Healthcare for everyone....they know they can not win unless they divide they thems.....United we will win be smart ....know when they are using YOU!

I love how one camera angle captured Palin offering a hand gesture that looked dangerously similar to Seigheil.

If she needs an identity why don't we try Palin minus the "L" like pain in the rear. That is what she is. You talk about high maintenance. First she has no experince second she has oil interest. Third she has a pregnant teenage daughter. Forth her judgement is in question. To make a decision to have a child when you are in your 40's even after having 4 is a bit selfish. I feel sorry for the child. Fith I don't see much responsibility there you have five kids and your playing politics. Sixth, responsibility and judgement don't see very good results in either one. I could go on and on she does not need to be on the ticket.

After 8 years if being lied to the American People are being asked to vote in another President and Vice President that only know how to lie, make personal attacks and avoid discussing issues. Isn't this what Pesident Bush did to get elected. I should hope that the American people would demand answers to questions on the issues and the truth and only the truth. No More Lies.

Palin is one ambitious lady. McCain was already looking like a figure head puppet that his handlers are at times having troule controling. If he wins the election he had better watch his back. It won't be Palin that is removed but McCain.

McCain, Palin and Bush...the "Political Axis of Terror" for the American people!! All three are attached at the "LIP".

Your article sounds like you're one of those media members who got their feelings hurt. I'm a libertarian/independent, so I think both major parties are full of it. But with an unbiased eye, I thought her speech was good. I thought Obama's was good as well. Both are stump speeches, so both will be light on substance, but then, since when do Americans really care about substance. But watching from the outside, you media folks have really dropped the ball. Your blatant fawning over Obama is beyond ridiculous. Chris Matthews seemed to be in a state of ecstasy when he covered Obama during the DNC–now he can suddenly be back to hardball with McCain's camp? You all should really be ashamed of yourselves. And if you really knew how to do your job, you'd give some honest coverage to third party candidates.

SEXISM IS LIVE AND WELL IN THE MEDIA

NOW THAT YOU STALLED AND STABBED HILLARY CLINTON YOU ARE AFTER SARAH PALIN.....

PLAIN DID SOMETHING LAST NIGHT THAT HILLARY NEVER DID – SHE CALLED ON THE SEXIST MEDIA AND ADDRESSED THE MEDIA ATTACKS ON HER IN A PUBLIC FORUM AND ACKOWLEDGED IT.

HILLARY NEVER ADDRESSED OR ACKNOWLEDGED THE MEDIA ATTACKS ON HER, INSTEAD SHE PRETENDED AS IF IT WAS NOT HAPPENING- THAT WAS A MISTAKE.

I ONLY WISH THAT HILLARY CLINTON ASLO CALLED OUT AND TAKE ON THE MEDIA.. SHE NEVER DID THAT IF SHE DID IT SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN OUR DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, INSTEAD SHE PRETENDED THAT MEDIA ATTACKS ON HER WAS NOT AN ISSUE OR DIDN'T EVEN EXIST- THAT WAS THE MISTAKE. I WISH SHE WOULD HAVE ADDRESSED THIS

They spent the evening taking swipes at the Democrats instead of letting the voters know where they stood. People need to look at the issues and where they want America to be in the next 4 years. All the Republicans are worried about it the war and taking swipes at Obama! Forget the economy and our national debt, healthcare, foreclosures, education, unemployment, global warming and etc. None of that matters to them. I would love to see a woman in the White House but Sarah Palin is clearly not the right choice. And John McCain is definitely not the right choice for president.

Once again, the same tired rhetoric. This year they just repackaged it. Attack Obama as elitist (whatever that means), scream how THIS time tax cuts will work, just ignore the last round, they don't count. And explain to me how John McCain is going to reform Washington. He's been there 30 years. Seems to me the Maverick has been extremely ineffective if that what he claims to have done. Every time I hear this stuff I think the Who and pray "we don't get fooled again!"

I do not see how the press is deeming her a success or a star. Not only did she have the speech written for her but she gave an atrocious delivery. You would have a simpleton to fall for this bs.
It is awful that she would bring her family on stage with her when she is totally selling them out for press. I do not understand how the Republicans or she can tout family values when she has a pregnant teenage daughter and a special needs four month old at home. Who is going to take care of them? Do people honestly believe that she can be the second in command and raise a family? I seriously think she is throwing the importance of motherhood out the window!! Before people start attacking me, I realize that many women do an excellent job balancing motherhood and a career but think about how consumming being the vice president is! Being a mother is the most important job in the world and how can she even think about taking on the job of vice president when her first priority should be her children and providing a solid family foundation for them.

I love it...

John McCain...well, let's see...he refused to give a Larry King interview this week because Campbell Brown was too hard on his guy...boo hoo...

He isn't going to talk to the press anymore about Palin's vettting process because they have been too mean to her...boo hoo

Come on...where were the issues last night? We have heard nothing substantiative from McCain for months – just knocking Obama – and nothing changed last night.

Last night's Acceptance speech by Mrs. Palin, was a direct reflection of what has become of the Republican Party! More of the same. 95% of the time spent attacking and 5% on the issues. By the way if we are the Party of country first! where in the world was the country represented last night! All i saw at the convention was a 98% of White caucasians and 2% minorities. That isn't covered by the media who labled the Obama campaign as the "Elites". People better wake up and realize its completely the other way around.

Another life long Republican gone!

The first question Obama should be asked is "Are you sorry your mother didn't have the right to chose in 1960?" Was she punished with a baby?

Of course those at the convention would hold signs declaring "prosperity!" Look at their faces. They're the party of tax breaks for the rich. They're the party whose leader says if you make $4 million a year you're not yet among the rich!

If all we need from a VP is sarcasm, snide remarks, pandering to fear, and mockery, she would be great. But we've already had that in a VP for the last 8 years. And the economy has tanked under his watch.

She reads a speech well. She proclaims a John Birch agenda. She is wrong for America.

The so obvious prejudice that CNN shows for Barak Obama is a disgrace to the media. I used to watch CNN but now I know if I want the truth, I have to get it from FOX NEWS. I can't believe that a group of supposedly highly educated people can be so stupid as to think that Barak Obama would be good for our country. I think you all are a joke!

I do not doubt Palin's expertise or ability to hold the position of VP. However, the controversies surrounding her clouds her professional attributes. Having a 5 month old special needs son, a pregnant teenage daughter, and a son who is schedule to leave for Iraq is tough for ANY parent (regardless of gender) to handle all at once. To throw in the responsibilities that the position of VP brings is very overwhelming (just at the thought of it all). If she is as good as she and the rest of the GOP say she is, then her opportunity will rise again. It is not in her or her family's best interest to accept the nomination of VP. Family should always come first!

If people were not so intoxicated with the elixir of Obama we could talk about the issues. The press seems only interested in the ISSUE of ..can Gov. Palin be a good mother and be VP. I’ve not heard one person ask him if he can be a good father and be President. Don’t forget, that Mrs. Obama has been a working mother too. What terrible parents they must be.
I’ve not heard a Democrat or MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN reporters dwell on Obama’s lack of experience….. and he’s running for the top of the ticket…not VP. Look up his record in the state senate and the US Senate and you’ll see that what was said last night is true. . Does anyone understand that the Democratic nominated man running for President of the United States....has less experience than the GOV. PALIN. Jumping on to Luger’s legislation at the last minute doesn’t mean that Obama is ready for anything.

She did talk about the ISSUES. Obama laid out a list of what he wants to do and give. What about the ISSUE of how are we going to pay for it. Now I’m hearing people I work with say, I like what Obama said, he’s going to give us free educations for our kids, free health care, etc. I said, “Nothing is free”….someone is going to pay for it….that someone is going to be US.

I also want to know where are all the feminist? Their absence proves what I’ve thought for a very long time….they’re not really fighting for women’s rights. They’re fighting for liberal women’s right. They could care less that a woman has been dragged throw the dirt. Gloria Steinem is a joke and that’s why women my age (43) do not list to her and could care less about the women’s movement of today. They only object when something happens to one of their own.

I’m a registered independent, college educated, professional, working mother of two sons and now I cannot wait to get to the polls in November. I’m voting for McCain and fast as I can.

Question: why does CNN close out the comment section so quickly....usually after a biting comment agaisnt the republicians?

My thoughts about Palin Speech....
She handled herself quite good, and worked well for that partisan of a crowd. If she was smart and intelligent, she would have used this opportunity to give a much more positive speech. Last night only confirmed the votes of the base, nothing additional. My complaint, therefore is that she did not display any independent thinking to influence the contents of that speech. Instead, she spend last 3 nights concentrating on the delivery of it. Signs of a good follower. I think she lost a good opportunity.

I took a sampling on one of the blogs here on CNN – 85% had bad impression on her speech. As an Obama supporter, I am not worried

OBAMA/BIDEN

Let me tell Sarah Palin about COMMINITY ORGANIZERS. They are the people who have "responsibilites" to the citizens who are suffering the most to gain basic rights, job training to improve thier lives and their families. This is done FROM THE GROUND UP...not from the top down.

If it was not for COMMUNITY ORGINIZER SUSAN B. ANTHONY, palin could not be where she is today.

If it was not for COMMUNITY ORGANIZER MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., millions of Americans would not have to rights guarnteed by the costituion to be treated fairly and equally, regardless of age, sex, race or religion.

If it was not for COMMUNITY ORGANIZER BARAK OBAMA, thousands of citzens from the South Side of Chicago would have DIED from asbestos contamination in thier apartments, would have no job training and no hope for their futures after the steel plants closed and families and communities devastated.

I applaud the many people who unselfishly work to improve the lives of thers and most of the time without recognition. I am one of those people.

Sarah Palin, the gop puppet, has shown her arrogance and vulgar disrespcet for the spirit of community involvement in American History.

HER IDENTITY , AS TRUE AS IT CAN BE , IS WELL KNOWN AND ADMIRED BY HER CONTITUENTS IN THE BIGGEST STATE IN THE UNION: ALASKA, WHO ELECTED HER GOVERNOR OVER ENTRENCHED POLITICANS OF HER OWN PARTY. THE GOP EMBRACED HER LAST NIGHT AS A SHINING STAR FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD OF WASHINGOTN , D.C.

The Republicans are flirting with fascism. Moderate voics have been eliiminated.

This party is just a group of elitist and out-of-touch-freaks...
Shame on them. But good for us.
They'll go down in November! I promise this will happen!

I'm struggling to find an identity for Sarah Palin. Who is she other than someone who can, so far, deliver a speech written by a Bush speech writer?

Am I supposed to just take John McCain's word that she's ready? Not if she can't speak for herself!

John McCain said Country First. He's proving to be a liar more and more – look at all the ads with well documented lies – so why believe him now.

Some maverick. He bowed and kissed the toes of the conservative right and turned over any semblance of true concern for OUR national security.

John McCain '08
Country 2nd

Why the attack on Palin's daughter? Did we forget the Clinton/Monica episode in the Oval Office? His actions were defended, and he was a grown man running the country.

Annette from Pittsburgh, PA

(REPUBLICANS) really did not show strength and forward vision in their attempt to move forward and seperate themselves from the bush administration. Crude humour, belittling falsehoods........ I do understand that both parties need to show superitive ideas to seperate themselves as better than the other, but the evening was divisive and condesending regarding McCains so called character trait of being able to reach across party lines to get things done. I see Obama attempting to be more civil with the goal in mind, not what Deutch is spewing as an epiphany to the new republican heart beat.Duestch, no substance to her or your statement yet. Even if I would bang her like you think we all want to do I still would not vote for her. I laugh at this as being a qualifier for vice president. Wake up Donny.

But what do you expect. The eceonomy has never been their agenda because they have none. It's been all about the war and McCains credentials as a war hero and his fierceness to stop any threat to the US.

But we should all know by now that war does not necessarily solve disputes and at the way things are going, if any trouble springs up in Georgia and any other place, we will have no soldiers to fight. We are already doing everything to woo kids to join up with the army. Why are they not coming forth??????

Look at these two idiots in this picture. The little girl is super cute, but McSame has the phoniest smile ever, he doesn't even know this woman. The met twice. The republicans will do anything to win. By the way, they know nothing about the economy, republicans are the fools they say God takes care of. Just vote Democrat if you want to get this country back on track.

SHE NEEDS TO STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF HER KIDS.

Very good point. Americans want to focus on the economy and not the war. Even President Bush is attempting to establish a timeline to bring the troops home.
McCain... Thanks for serving this country; now stop throwing it in our faces as millions of people (Republicans & Democratics have also served this country). Lets hear some solutions to the high gas prices, high unemployment and LOW wages. Thanks.

They all want to disown Bush – he's like the big elephant standing in the corner – everyone pretends he is not there... but he's the reason why we are all where we are today –

tired
frustrated
angry
worried
depressed
broke

How do those words resonate for y'all? Anybody in St. Paul listening?

Well last night just reminded me of the same old Republican party politics ruled by King George & Prince Dick( If you have no issues to run on, then ATTACK).. Well NEWS FLASH.. Welcome to the new Camelot of Change.. Obama/Biden

To say that Sara Palin reminds one of Hillary Clinton is a gigantic laugh. There is no comparison. I am a woman, a mother and a volunteer to numerous organizations and what I saw did not impress me. Any woman can be smug, condescending and yes, shrill, but I want some substance, and I did not hear anything but negative words. I want her to give her views on the economy, health care, Iraq,Afghanistan, Russia etc. Personally, I think she has been had by the McCain campaign and she evidently isn't smart enough to know it. I want to see her answer questions by all of the media,both left and right, but I don't see the campaign letting her do this, for obvious reasons.

Again the Grand Old Party (GOP) did what they are kow for – attack the Democrats instead of talk about how they are going to improve America. I have yet to hear from the GOP how they are going to be different from the Bush administration. I can't figure out how the McCain/Palin party is going to be different than Bush. If the GOP can decrease the cost of gas and improve the ecomomy, why aren't the doing so now? We have a Republican in the White House and the House is being controlled by them as well so what seems to be the problem getting things turned around? If they start improving things now maybe people will vote for the GOP because things are going so good and not because they want things to change. GOP don't be afraid to start improving things now we would all love for things to get better! GOP what are you going to do different than what is being done now?

Palin is a jesus freak: ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told ministry students at her former church that the United States sent troops to fight in the Iraq war on a "task that is from God."

NO WAY, PALIN

McBush / Paleny has an Identity. It is Bush/Cheney. Same cheap Rovian attacks. Same Fear mongering. No plans to fix the economy because the wealthy are not feeling the pinch. Four more years of George Bush is the identity.

The entire night reminded me of the '92 convention when Pat Buchanan gave one of the most visceral speeches in recent memory. It turned a lot of people off, and George H Bush went down in flames.
The American people, after 8 years of Dubya, are hopefully a tad smarter this time around.

No comment on this but her daughter shown in the picture that licked her hand and smoothed her brothers hair is cute as can be.

Sarah claims global warming is "Not" happening. I guess she knows more than John McCain and everyone else on the planet.

LQQK at the crowd the REPUBS enjoy – NO DIVERSITY!!! How can a party WIN when they are not FOR THE PEOPLE!!! Wake up America and realize – it's the ECONOMY STUPID!!! It's about values AND survival – it's about the over 80% of Americans that the government forgot about!!!

I AM STRUGGLING AND THERE IS "NOTHING" COMING OUT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY THAT IS GOING TO HELP ME!!!

OBA-DEN 2008-2016 – YES WE CAN!!!

Wait, Palin has given them some identity. People with knocked up single 17 years old will most definately identify.

As an educated professional, I take huge offense to a beauty queen being handed the reigns of VP candidate to the next highest office in the world. McCain has shown with this selection alone that he is not thinking clearly and has surely lost the little respect that I did have for him.

Its because they have NO NEW IDEAS.

Palin and Mccain just don't get it!! They are out of touch!! War-mongering, scare tactics, no-substance, angry, bitter speeches like the republicans have no place!! This will backfire on the republicans!!

Sarah Palin's never been out of the country but once. Is she suppose to learn the job while on the second most important job in the world?

I've been to many more countries than she has and I'm 10 years younger than she is and am not well to do. This is a global world we live in. How could she possible understand any foreign affairs? Is her experience about the world out of a textbook or a magazine perhaps?

On Oct 2nd Biden will take Palin to school on US domestic and foreign policy.

Forget the speeches, Sarah Palin should sit down with Tim Russert for just one hour. Oh how I miss Tim Russert, why did you have to leave us so soon.

McCain turned down an interview with CNN Larry King. I guess the sample questions were too tough so he pulled out. Maybe he wanted to be asked personal questions, what a joke for someone dreaming of being a future POTUS, it’s not a weekend barbeque at your cabin with the reporters.

Things will sure bottom out for McCain on Sept 1st Presidential debate with focus on domestic policy.

As for McCain strategy on Palin, keeping her away from the media will not last for long it won’t work for another 8 weeks, get real GOP. After last night speech McCain has to keep Palin on a very short leash so interviewers don’t get to her.

Come one Sarah. Don't hide from the media. Come out and be interviewed like the rest of the candidates.

Oh I forgot...you GOP hacks can't handle direct questions if you can't spin the responses into attacks.

You can't hide forever.

She told ministry students at her church that the United States sent troops to fight in Iraq on a "task from God." The Republican Convention looked like a scene from the Nuhremberg rallys; like "Triumph of the Will." Very scary...

“prosperity” was the topic?

ha ha ha ha ha...

ha ha ha again..

Anybody seen the debt? yes the debt...!!! you know the one that makes the American dollar look like muritianas pesos?

jobs sent overseas, factories moving to India, mortgages and houses gone.

What prosperity are they talking about?

Do they think poeple are that stupid?

The economy works best if government were to keep their noses out of our business and hands out of our wallets. Something democrat leaders never do. Pelosi and Reid wanted to do something about the high oil prices but never lift a finger and went on vacations. It was the market itself that brought prices down, not the senate nor congress.

Remember it was Dems who first started raiding the SS funds and putting it into the general revenue to spend like drunken fools. I for one am tired of getting taxed to death and the libs gives it away to lazy inner-city welfare moms whose only goal in life is to pump out more babies (voters) for the democratic party.

Our present president is an example of an experienced governor,of an energy state.We cannot afford this kind of experience again.

i think all of the noise being made about sarah palin's 17 yr old daughter being pregnant is well deserved, elected officials should be role models for the public they serve and what message are we sending if we act as if its o.k. the vice president is supposed to be better in all regards than the average person so why not comment on her daughters pregnacy. that is a direct reflection of her family values. lets not pretend that if this were a minority we were talking about, i dont think the conversation would be that the family is off limits. i think the conversation would be more like, who are you gonna support the child, is she gonna be on welfare, what about college etc, etc. how quickly we forget rev wright.

I wanted to hear a plan for the issues facing the country. It dawned on me this morning listening to WWL radio in New Orleans that no one was commenting on the Republican convention, people are more worried about their family, homes and the economy. Why did she not say any of her opinions on where she stands on any of these issues? I did not like the tone of the speeches, I do not think one party has a monopoly on patriotism. I think this convention had a much more hostile and negative tone than the democratic convention. I am trying to figure out what each party can do for the country and unless McCain delivers some substance tonight I will definitely believe the Democrats are the only ones with a plan. The country has been so divided, it is time to stop pandering on the divisive issues and start healing. I did not like my first introduction to Sarah Palin being more or less a series of attacks, as a fellow Christian I found it rather offensive.

Thanks Karla Rove, make sure you don't focus on the issues.

After watching yesterdays speech by Palin, am absolutely sure the Republicans are going to lose this election.

The speech was all about War, 9/11, Terrorism, fear mongering and spewing hate on Obama and community organizers. I did not hear a single item on how they will get us out of the economic mess we are in. I sure hope McCain addresses this tonight.

Americans are tired of this fearful hateful and divisive politics. Remember Clinton tried it and she lost. They may have been playing to their base but the base would vote for Shanjaya if he was the nominee.

Americans will finaly see the Republicans for who they realy are.

Heard Pat Boone was at the convention..

help me here..

Is Pat the long lost brother of Daniel?

What a disaster. God help America. I hope the combination of McCain and Palin will not drive Ameriac into total oblivion They both sound too naieve and ignorant of the most important and most urgent issue in America today...the economy. Unfortunately for America, the rest of the world is moving forward, is America thinking of moving forward? Less than two months reparates us from reality answer to that question.

"I have spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread like stars throughout the Nation, doing good. We will work hand in hand, encouraging, sometimes leading, sometimes being led, rewarding." George H.W. Bush, 1/20/89

"I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities. " Sarah Palin 9/3/08

She forgot to mention that Councilman and Mayor were only part time jobs.

As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a “bridge to nowhere.”

Only in a Repuglican America is a black man who is a Harvard Educated Constitutional Scholar, with 8yrs as State Senator and 4 yrs as US Senator and member of the Foreign Relations Committe deemed never ready to lead yet a white evangelical ultra conservative woman, with 19 mos as Governor of Alaska and a Bachelor of Journalism considered ready on day one..
It is disgusting. I thought john mccain was scary, hower palin frightens me!

You are the ones who've been idolizing the GOP convention all week for attacking Obama and his record. So why don't you ask them the question : where do they stand on issues? For months they have claimed that Obama proclaimed change without substance. And last thursday he told them what he meant by cahnge. Now it's the Republican's turn to deliver and they couldn't. They are power hungry, divisive, hating people. Jealousy they say is the root of evil

Obama chose his vp candidate for governance while McCain picked his to win the election. Obama actually put country first in his decision while McCain in his greed for power put his ego above what the country actually needs. What a hypocrite.

Wow, thank God. Some actual analysis instead of fawning. It seemed pretty obvious with all the cheerleading going on from "the best political team on television" last night that CNN got its hand slapped when Campbell Brown did her job and asked a question the other day.

If attacking the press for doing their job (especially when it comes from the campaign of the politician who calls the media "his base") works, then we really don't have a free press.

If the GOP ideal of identity is to belittle "COMMUNITY LEADERS". Politics a side this is an insult to every poll worker, PTA member, church volunteer, non-profit organization, school volunteers, missionarie, and the list goes on. Who in america, with good sense deems trashing Community Leaders as funny? Is this the identity that we are projecting globally?

Scary

If the GOP ideal of identity is to belittle "COMMUNITY LEADERS". Politics a side this is an insult to every poll worker, PTA member, church volunteer, non-profit organization, school volunteers, missionarie, and the list goes on. Who in america, with good sense deems trashing Community Leaders as funny? Is this the identity that we are projecting globally?

Scary

I thought they identified themselves pretty clearly last night. They are the party of snark and sarcasm, of removal of personal freedoms and for derision of anyone who doesn't adhere to the principals they hold dear.

Heaven help this country if these horrible people get elected.

bitter, bitter, bitter, just like all the G.O.P.

The GOP last night said nothing and just gave speech after speech trying to drive fear in the hearts of the American voter.
They talked alot of garbage last night on national tv.
No solutions just stay the course the Bush course.
They had a convention based on negatives while the DNC talked about real issues affect working people in this country.
As a Democrat I will vote for Obama/Biden not McSame/Palin.
Her name should after last night be changed to McSame/Failin.

I'm happy now. this ticket surely will fail in november.

Obama / Biden

Palin rates with Giuliani, very sarcastic and that was a big turn off.

If obama would 've got over himself & got Hilary Clinton as vp he would have helped this country. Thank you caroline (sad excuse for a)kennedy. This Democrat family for 20 years will vote republican for president and vp.

I was starting to like Palin until I heard the Frank Bailey phone call. It's really hard to believe that she didn't abuse her power by having Walt fired for refusing to fire a trooper who did nothing wrong. Frank Bailey is now refusing to testify in the matter – looks like someone got to Frank first? I wonder if she beleives that it was gods will to have her brother-in-law fired.

Give Walt Monegan his job back – the poor guy didn't deserve this.

Exactly. None of this will do anything to persuade independents (you know those who will actually decide this election–not the Republican base nor the democratic).

Identity should not be a struggle for the GOP. What we have seen the last few days is the true identity of the Republican Party.

Instead of sugar coating their religious bigotry, fear mongering and negative attacks with terms like ‘Reform’; the GOP should accept the sole blame for the failing economy, the dependence on foreign loans and oil, the quagmire of a costly and ineffective illegal war in Iraq and the irreparable damage to the position of the United States in the world.

A pitbull with lipstick but no substance taken home from the pound by an out-of-touch, sick, elderly man doesn’t scare educated, global-minded people.

Palin gave her party what they want. All I can say is that if she get into the White house with McCain, the ability for a women to get an abortion for an unwanted child, will be removed for the next twenty years. Guaranteed! A vote for them is a loss of personal rights.

And you know what's crazy?? Is like there planning like a civil war or something! LOL!!! Even the President went as far as to say the "angry left?" You know what I said? I said, "Wow." That's crazy stuff...

But the GOP don't get it!! They're just falling for my trap...

THERE WAS NOTHING IN ANY OF THE SPEECHES WHICH PROVIDED SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC PROBLEMS, HEALTHCARE, OR STRUGGLING AMERICANS.

ONCE AGAIN THAT OLD REPUBLICAN THEME: FEAR, TERROR, AND SECURITY.

N.O. O.N.E. I.S. F.A.L.L.I.N.G. F.O.R. I.T.

OBAMA 08' ALL DAY EVERY DAY.

GOT IT?

What is the difference between Cheney and Palin? Lipstick

Sarah is really Pitbull in lipstick,
all she did was bark, bark, bark.
only in a very annoying, shrill, irritating voice.
Was very unbecoming.
Bomshell a coming!!!!!!!!!!!

John McCain has about 30 years of experience in Congress.

Some people talk about executive experience, and use it as a gauge to measure the fitness of a person to serve.

All I can think of is how we have had a President for the past 8 years who had that executive experience [being Governor of Texas and owner of a few businesses before being elected].

So, I ask .. how that 'executive experience' thing working out?

And with roughly 6 months to choose the best possible person to serve as his 'soulmate', what type of judgment has John McCain displayed here?

attack attack attack--–that's all the g.o.p has

I wasted my night waiting for this woman to show case her economic, foreign policy skills, but what i have gotten instead are cheap shots.

America has no time this year for Karl Rove politics. We are fed up with the current economical pressure and need changes. We're heading in the wrong direction and won't fall for your Republican politricks this year.

I strongly believe that Sarah Palin is this WRONG choice for McCane and will not win over Hillary Clinton supporters. The woman is Pro Life, thinks that the climate change is man made, God send us to fight the Iraqi and a lot of more non-sense.

America needs a President that will work for us and not the few and after what I've seen from the Republicans this week, I can now say I'll most definately VOTE for Senator Barack Obama & Joe Biden!!

The TRUTH has set us free!!!

I can't help but be irate over how easily the media and particularly Senator Mcain Dismissed the charges of her husband for a DUI. He responded "that was 24 years ago".

We'll I'm glad to see Mcain and Palan feel ther's a statue of limitations where major offenses can be subtly dismissed. I wander if he could respond that way to someone whos had a friend or loved one killed by a drunk driver.

Now that's out of touch. Palans image to not address that or her troopergate improprieties in which the Mayor of Wasilla came online to say: Yes she said Thanks but no thanks ... Kind of ... meaning She said no thanks to the bridge but STILL took the 300K in earmarks for it.... guess it must have gotten lost with the other 26M.

Why not address that issue???

What is it about the Repubilicans???
Why must they always be demeaning???
Why is it a negative that Obama has inspired so many people that he needs large venues for his speeches??
Why is it BAD for America that a Presidential candidate was WELL RECIEVED by our European allies??
Believe it or not you really can build yourself up, without tearing some one else down.
Governor Palin came across as a OLD SCHOOL Republican in a new package. This in many ways is a real disappointment. Her remarks about the community organizer was actually pretty tasteless. Anyone who has lived in a large city like Chicago will tell you it is no small task to organize people in a manner that the fight back against those who are ignoring them. Even some of the pundits that are know Republicans made that observation some of her statements were a bit harsh. Frankly, the Pitbull with lipstick, remark is a HUGE mistake. It will come back to bite her (pun intended). Why would like to compare yourself to a dog that is known for senseless brutal attacks??
THIS IS WHAT WE NEED AMERICA!!
Governor Palin, has got up on the stage and did her "Here I am Speech" now we MUST DEMAND she does all of the MAJOR news talk shows on FOX; ABC; NBC; CNN. Especially the Sunday Morning shows. It is alot easier to work on a speech in private for 4 days, get on stage and talk tough, than it is to sit down across from a Tom Brokaw for an hour and answer questions about your past decisions and actions.
UNTIL THIS HAPPENS, SHE DOES NOT DESERVE ONE VOTE!!
IF the McCain campaign tries to avoid this from happening, EVERYONE has to demand it by telling pollsters that until she does it you will not vote for the ticket.
REMEMBER THIS..The Iraq War was a direct result of the American people and News Media not challenging the current adminstration. We CAN NOT elect someone for V.P. we know so little about….

Because they do not have any identity beside attacks. Now that Palin started to attack Obama, when Obama fights back, Republicans will call it sexism. Hypocrites and double standard

I swear, it does feel like the GOP has like a conspiracy going on. I mean, these guys just look paranoid. I'm waiting for them to start blaming KFC...and I love KFC! LOL!!!

I am a woman. I am from a small town in America. Guess who I will be voting for! It is almost too good to be true to think that we could have a person in the white house that actually knows and understands what it is like to be a regular American citizen and the struggles that we face every day. I loved Sarah Palin. You go, girl!

I agree!!!! The republicans can't discuss anything about the economy because they are the one's that got US in this mess!!!! You can bad mouth OBAMA and say crap just to "Fire" up the crowd but people are a lot more smarter then a 5th grader these days. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE DEBATES BEGIN!!!!!!!! OBAMA/BIDEN WILL RIP ANOTHER A out of MCCRAP/PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!

Wow?
How did they miss 2000- 2008? Bush/Cheney? records
How did they miss 2000-2006 Congress? records
How did they miss Mcain vs OB? records
How did they miss Palin vs Biden? records
This is the 21st Cen. We can goggle every thing someone said or did in the last 20 years. If you bougth that BS last nigth! You really just want to vote for Mcai/Palin at any and all cost to win.
But what a hollow victory when you wake up in the 2000 time machine Bush-Cheney OOPS! MACIN/PALIN WORLD VEIW!

what is going on!! it seems to me that instead of substance and knowledge the republicans are once again injecting culture into politics, so i guess after you vote you should feel good, the only problem with that is the economy sucks, we are too energy dependent on oil, foreign policy is vanished along with our jobs. so i think the repubs have gotten the wrong idea about voters being energitic about the dems, its about the issues duhh…not obama. and on the issue of experience i work for a fortune 500 company , and what is wrong in my company is also wrong in politics, they just keep putting people in power that do not have a real education. Bush was a c student at harvard and now we know why, mcain said he does'nt know anything about the economy, imagine that i dont think the teach economics101 at a military academy,and sarah palin went to idaho universitiy, idaho!!, give me a break, I will take the harvard grad. that was president over the law review anyday over these idiots anytime. the country has suffered enough, elect the smart guy to solve your probelms after all you dont go to your hockey mom neighbor to have a heart transplant now do we!!! now have a debate about that.

Pretty sad, at a time when the country needs real leadership. I do not even want to imagine four more years under republican rule (yeah, I said rule). Can the voters really be that naive and just plain ole dumb?

Smug & Cynical! I thought she was supposed to be tough, not condescending to the community organizers. Obama is not the only Community Organizer in the U.S. She actually insulted EVERY one of them. Oh yeah, she's brilliant. I can't wait for her to insult foreign diplomats who are already on edge.

Once you can see past the fact that she is an attractive woman and get to the core of her person you might not gobble up every word she says.

Palin could have said she was going to raise taxes, increase health care, give the rich more tax cuts, etc and the Rep.'s would still have gone bonkers.

Once the HYPE is over, we can get down to real business....by the way what are the Rep.'s intentions, all we have is a record of a Senator who sat in Washington for 30-years with NO CHANGE, supported BUSH 90% of the time (see where we are today, some stand-up maverick), and submitted an absolutely ridiculous Immigration Reform act that congress laughed at.

Oh yeah, Palin’s repeat speeches are boring, especially about the "Bridge to Nowhere", which we will hear more about.

Maybe she will put the V.P. residence on the Observatory Naval Base in D.C. up for sale on E-Bay. I'm glad she will not need a ride on Air Force One or Marine One, and Yes…the limo's need to go too, how about a fleet of those new Smart cars.

I can't wait to see the White House Executive Chef fired like she did to the one at the Alaska Governors mansion.

I'm glad we don't have to foot her tab as V.P. I cannot wait for her to put out an itemized list of the expenditures that were cut. Oh yes get ready folks, watch e-bay for the White House Yard Sale.

I would like to see a reduction in the food budget. Her family can eat McD's everyday instead of eating the steak and shrimp on our tabs.

Watch out Military!! Even if her two sons are in the military, we still need to cut excessive spending. How about row boats instead of Aircraft Carriers..it worked for George Washington.

Also, if she doesn't want her family in the limelight, STOP using them as PROP's. Palin is so transparent, as is the Republican party. I am ashamed to have been a registered Republican. I'm going Independent.

You guys need to wake up, she's feeding you hype. I can see the headlines... "Palin balances federal deficit with the help of E-Bay"

I could go on and on.......Wake up !!!!!!

A "FEMALE JOHN WAYNE"
WAY TO GO SARAH. GIVE THEM HELL.
STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHTS, GET THINGS DONE THE RIGHT WAY THE ONLY WAY. WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU & JOHN McCAIN. WOMAN POWER ALL THE WAY

McCain/Palin what a joke this ticket does not have a clue about the real issues people have. Hockey Mom??? What kid of hers plays hockey and when was the last time she attended a hockey game. Maybe she should run for VP of Operations for her local hockey team this is where she has the most experience.

Finding something wrong with her speech is like looking for a needle in a haystack. She hardly even addressed terrorism!. Apparently, at least according to this analysis...mentioning the fact that terrorism exists is an identity crisis.

CNN: You can do better.

What's the difference between Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin the "Hockey Mom"?

Nothing! They are both full of bull and wear dress and lipstick!

Well now look whose coming to dinner. A token pick by the GOP who doesn't believe in sex education but preaches abstinence but abstinence from what!!! Obviously Sara's own daughter must have thought babies came from the stork or you get pregnant from sitting on a dirty toilet seat.

This 1800's type of attitude by Palin should be thoroughly exposed as detremental to all young people as it has proven to be in her own family situation. This isn't belittling her daughter for being pregnant it is belittling Sara for being an idiot.

McCain does have a plan on the economy, health care, energy, education, putting people back to work and everything else our country needs. The reason we haven't heard about it yet is because, well, he can't just come right out and say his palns are the same as his twin brother Georges have been for the last 7+ years.

Pssst hey, McCain ! you can go ahead and say it, it doesn't matter because we already KNOW IT !!

Obama/Biden '08

All that I cansay is Wuff Wuff............ this went to the dogs

Well, after reading through the blog comments the Democrat "analysis" is about what I expected...

- It's simply more of the same!
- She's divisive and hateful, not like us Loving Democrats!
- She's shrill (by the way, that's the LAST thing she was...but it's an emtional word so go for it I guess)
- She's sexist (you've GOT to be kidding me on this one...she's simply a real person and not a PC-driven robot like some other people).
- Etc. etc. etc.

News Flash, people. The speeches at the DNC were every bit as partisan and attack oriented as these were, and they had NO more content. You need to be able to understand (since most of you seemingly don't) that hope is NOT a strategy. Obama's message is fine, but at this point many many many people realize that it's simply empty words and NO different from an empty suit. There simply hasn't been the experience to show us that he's anything but a great speaker.

As for the community service thing, that was a little off base but it's taken out of context (like BOTH parties do of quotes from BOTH candidates). I doubt very much that she (or Giuliani) really think community groups/organizers aren't great...the point that they were trying to make (and that has been lost in the "shrill" wailing from liberals) is that community activism is NOT a great resume builder for the Presidency of the United States. Of course, the squeaking and beeping of outrage from liberals will continue on this.

Last thing...for every person that's "outraged" by the comments on community organizers, you might TRY to understand that many of US feel the same way about "working American" comments. I make over $200,000 a year but I worked very hard to get here and I work very hard (and very honestly) to continue. Am I not a "working American"? Liberals seem to paint anyone who is successful and makes good money with a "taint of evil" brush, and THAT is incredibly offensive.

Take a good hard look at a future in which hard work is NOT rewarded...where the more you make and the more successful you are, the even GREATER you're penalized...take a good hard look at what THAT society looks like and how competitive it is in the global economy about 20 years from now. Unless you're truly blind, you'll see that it leads to disaster.

CNN like other media pundits will spend this story and try to sell it to the American people about how ready this broad is but I am glad that my eyes are opened wide to see through the garbage that is being fed to the American people. The sad thing is that so many are so desperate they are willing to vote McCain because he has put a women on the ticket. Trust me she is not wearing a halo and the media needs to report unbiased stories WITHOUT the spin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's really see what is going on here! A conspiracy. John McCain knew well in advance this 17 yr. old was pregnant. Let the press find out on their own, make the press look bad for finding this out and reporting on it and we can keep our eyes off the real issues. Let's also face it... The republicans were more shock than the press and the press doesn't seem to get it. Out of all the qualified republicans he (McCain) picks her! Give me a break. All of the republicans won't go against McCain because if he gets in the white house they can forget about any breaks or jobs he might give them. Giuliani,Romney,Hutchinson, Thompson and ESPECIALLY Lieberman was so hurt and pathetic they had to say nice things. All of the above mentioned are millionaires and they need McCain.

The American People now have a voice!

With Palin Power we shall prevail!

Thank you John for the most wonderful gift!

McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide Victory for all!

Dear Grand Old Poo's

Please do not use the term Conservative to refer to yourself.

You aren't even close.

You have wrapped so far to the right, your left of the libs.

Should look at what gop supporter told about the pick of McSame. is just BS ... They gops say it ...Is just crap to attrack my votes wich they won't have. Now turn my back to this party and hope athers will do the same

She is not her own person. She is just a puppet. We will never know who this lady is because she doesn't speak what her values are. When you want to attract voters who don't like you, you must sound genuine. And she did not sound genuine at all. Who wrote her speech, George Bush? No way, no how, no McPalin.

They're going to do a good job of ruining their own chances, too. That was the most divisive speech I've ever seen in my entire life. People like Palin are the reason I was never interested in politics before Obama came on the scene, and people like Palin are the reason the republicans won't win this Fall.

They want a fight? They've got one!

Obama/Biden 08!

The VP has always been used as the one who is the attacker. Tonight, John McCain will lay out his agenda. Good grief. Biden attacked and didn't offer much substand and even when Obama spoke he did so in generalized terms, no real definitive words. Remember, we are voting on President, not VP. So compare the two agendas tonight after McCain speaks.

I think Palin hit a nerve with the DEMS and I love it. She's been taking the heat for 4 days now and finally had a chance to give back. I love all of the "put downs" and rhetoric about her, it just makes me want to support her even more.

You are absolutely right. Palin might have energized the RNC but there was no substance. She just sounded like a stuborn little girl on stage. I mean, she read the speech that they wrote for her OK, she deserves a few points for that. But there was nothing appealing there, nothing that deserves my vote.
And Guliani, what a joke that man is. He is as pathetic as the race he ran. Everytime he opened his mouth i was afraid his dentures would fall off. And he was trying to laugh at his own "jokes". That was a bad dream for him I think.

The McCain/Palin ticket is such a joke. You have 17 year old minor having sex with a 18 year old adult.She sold a plane on ebay so that makes her tough? The Repulican party seems to think something like this will over women....Not. They rather mock the front runner Obama than talk about what they would do for the people who are struggling to make ends meet. This is so sad. I'm sure people outside of America are looking at this and laughing. Tudy/Kerik =McCain/Plain....God bless them all. go Obama/Biden....08

As a person who does community service, I am insulted by the statement she made and would like some clarification on what exactly she meant.

She's his "Dancing Queen"! More like a DRAMA QUEEN!

Sen. McCain has taken the Michael Vick approach to politics except he puts lipstick and skirts on his pitbulls.

Thank God China Owns us now

I'd hate to be labeled as AMERICAN – what a dirty word !!!!!

THEY DID TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMY LAST NIGHT WHEN THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW OBAMA WILL RAISE TAXES ON ALL AMERICANS,AND HOW THE DEMS WANT TO MAKE GOVERNMENT BIGGER ( WHICH WILL NEED MORE OF MY MONEY)

Sarah Palin was far more sexist in her speech alone than the media has been. Demeaning words and phrases like "the good ole boys", "comparing hockey moms and pit pulls" to name a few.

No substance just more of the same. She is a perfect fit with McCain-More of the Same. She is a clear divisive partisan in reformer clothing.

The analysis should have been that Palin showed who she is and will not be subject to the pitiful attacks of jealousy and rage from the left. Her experience from the #2 slot outpaces Obama in every aspect. REMEMBER, she is only running for VP. Stop your nonsense and grieving over the fact that the repubs practice equality while dems only give it lip-service (no pun intended, Bill Clinton).

wow, what a mean & nasty speech. That really qualifies her.

IF YOU WANNA BE CALLED A PITBULL, AND WHEN YOU GET ATTACKED..............DON'T CRY ME A RIVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Palin was cold, sarcastic, downright mean, and has no substance. If she only represented the advancement of women's issues, she might have a bully of a chance, but she is against any policy that promotes women – so, No Thanks, I'm not buying right wing puppet act.

There should be a law against speach writers! We don't hear what the candidates really think! We hear coming out of their mouth what the speach writers want us to hear! Even FOX news admited Palin did not write the speach, but her delivery was excellent, BIG DEAL Next time there is an election, we should nominate professional actors. They would be more convincing reading lines some one else wrote.

According to a comedian, Sarah Palin felt right at home when she saw snow caps on the horizon. Seriously, the demographics of the audience seemed very one sided. Newsmen managed to zoom in on one man of colour who had a blank look on his face.

and did you know McCain was a POW?

Great analysis. Everyone in the media is acting like Palin answered "is she ready" questions by giving a speech and that answer is yes. Its funny how all of these same pundits like Obama's speeches but always are quick to say great speech but is he ready. The funny thing about that is that in stark contrast, Obama game a speech to 200,000 people in Berlin and then 24 hours later went on Meet the Press and had a one hour commerical free interview where he answered question about everything ffrom foreign policy to the economy. Palin gave a speech and now she's going to be shut off from interviews according to the McCain campaign for a while.

Vice presidential candidate Sara Palin stated in her Wednesday night speech that people want government out of their lives, then later she proudly declared that families of children with special needs would soon have a voice in the White House. Does expect the government to do something about it. Is she an angry liberal?

A blind man or woman could have given Palin's speech last night. Was exactly the same as Bush's in 2004, only substituted energy for terrorism! YAWN!

Hey, Dems, and CNN and particularly Schneider:

Why so defensive and outraged? Since when did Schneider become "sensitive?"

She gave a great speech. She said all the things about Obama that you've never given any Hillary supporter the opportunity to say. She was funny, and she was RIGHT.

Giuliani apparently also offended Mr. Schneider's delicate sensibilities. "Ugly??" I would say funny, light hearted, on-the-mark. You press types are so defensive – and you alot yourselves lots of extra time to attempt to demolish anyone who dares criticize YOU.

Giuliani isn't running for anything, so relax. Obama people can't think of anything to say except, "she's SHRILL." That worked on Hillary, Barry, but the Republicans aren't afraid of you and your Chicago style machine politics.

I won't vote for McCain, and I won't vote for Obama either. Like a lot of Hillary supporters, I'm sick of the DNC and BO. The lady from Alaska just is not moved by your sexist attacks. Shrill-really. Can't you do any better than that?

Community "organizer." Give me a break.

an identity crises...hmmmm

well if its any reflection on the article from Pat Boone ::::snicker...laugh::::
here's a guy that can't remember that his popularity and millions came from "cover songs"...from the likes of Etta James, Fats Domino and Little Richard

Pseudo Maverick is an identity.

Cry me a river, how pathetic is this analysis and how utterly dejected can the dems be right now? They will never OPEN their eyes to the truth that McCain/Palin are true Americans that love their country and are proud to be AMERICAN. You Obamabots just keep kneeling at the altar.

For all of you who didn't see the convention this week, let me give you a quick rundown....POW, POW, Iraq, 9-11, War, Only Republicans can love American, whitewash on the convention floor, POW, American Flag, McCain Good, Obama Bad, Obama Bad, I'm a woman here me roar....but i'm a woman so be sensitive to me, 9-11, Bob Dole, we know we've screwed you over for the past 8 years American but trust us b/c we know how to fix it. POW, POW, Victory and that's pretty much it. Oh wait...We love Americans as long as your one of us. Ok now thats it!

You could take McCain's own attack ads (that Ohio has been the victim of for what seems like an eternity now) and apply them directly to Palin.

"Sarah Palin. She gives a great speech. But is she ready to lead?"

The McCain campaign is a joke and Sarah Palin is the latest punchline.

She was mocking community organizers ( even though Senator Obama has been so much more since, Constitutional scholar, state senator, senator) –

Other notable community organizers include.

J E S U S
MLK
Gandhi

I just heard someone from the Republican side disputing that Palin’s speech last night was “mean”. She said it was tough, but not mean. I disagree.

For comparison, look at the Obama campaign attacks on McCain. They go out of their way to give credit to McCain for his service and heroism. They don’t minimize the man or his character, they don’t question his patriotism. They simply go on to say that he is wrong in his ideas of where to take this country, as Bush has been wrong on where he has led us thus far. On the other hand, Palin, and virtually every other speaker at the Republican convention, attack Obama the man, his character, his wife. They demean him, disrespect his past, question his love for his country. They make snide, sarcastic, snearing statements about his work as a community organizer, when any objective viewer would know that that is truly important, caring work that benefits those in society who truly need help, work done from the heart, certainly not for the paycheck. Work that epitomizes that caring American spirit that the Republicans pay lipservice to.

No, it is one thing to criticize views and policies. It is another to demean and demonize your opponent personally. Palin and the others did the latter. Frankly, it was just the sort of politics that McCain, before he became so desperate, claimed that he wanted to move away from. It was mean.

Palin did what she was supposed to do, energize the crazy right wing base. In the process I think she pushed a lot of independents, moderates and conservative democrats away. In the end it will be about who goes out to vote so the gimmick might work. The crazies have a tendancy to come out to vote more than normal people as long as they have someone wipping them up into a frenzy of hate. It may be more important (an d easier) to get the crazies in a frenzy than try to appeal to the rest of us. Sad but true, but, this is how we got into the messes we are in now.

This
is
ANALYSIS?

Sounds like SOUR GRAPES to me.

Obama can't turn water into wine and the leftist media can not tear down Palin with lame attacks.

I found the whole speech offensive and belittling to the American people. What we need in office is people who will bring the people up not tear them down with snide remarks of offensive statements. I was very disappointed,

Yeah thats because she got up there and said a whole lot of NOTHING which is what the Republicans are all about. Smoke and mirrors.

For all of you getting your knickers in a twist over Reid calling Palin shrill last night, please visit dictionary.com. Nowhere, in any of the reference materials cited therein, is shrill indicated as gender-specific. However, this definition clearly fits her last night.

betraying some strong emotion or attitude in an exaggerated amount, as antagonism or defensiveness

Yeah, I'd say she was pretty darned shrill last night.

the media is infiltrated left wingers that are dangerous especially if russias putin can use and manipulate them. they should be grateful they live here and not in russia where they dissapear.

Still waiting for some solutions-the republicans can't mention the economy because they have no plan (or is it that they think all is well?) I don't care how talented a speaker this woman is, I did not like her, do not share her obstinate evangelical views, and will never vote for her.

The only rhetoric I hear is the whining from the democrats and their legions of followers in the drive-by media. Sinderbrand is a joke, Obama is laughable as the most inexperienced and radical POTUS candidate in history. Biden still thinks a black man can be clean and articulate. What a bunch of lost hypocrites.

if people buy the crap that the repugs are selling, they deserve the situation they are in.

the religious right seems to eat it up. they support palin. her daughter's a ho and she is a powerhunger pitbull. pathetic

When's the last time you've heard the GOP put forth a positive message about where they want to take this country? When's the last time you've heard them talk about policies? It's always, "Well, Obama doesn't have experience" or "The Democrats want to do this or that."

They never talk about their policies because THEY DON'T EXIST! Their policies are continuing the current broken policies! Wake Up! Don't let the GOP sucker this country again!

Lets really look at the experience comparison:

Obama:
B.A in political science from Columbia University, with a specialization in international relations
J.D. in Law from Hardvard, graduated magna cum laude; President of the Harvard Law Review
12 years (92-04) teaching constitutional law
7 years State Senator: sponsored more than 800 bills
4 years Senator for Illinos, a state with 12.8 million people

Palin:
Bachelor's in journalism from University of Idaho
4 years Wasilla City Council (8000 people)
6 years Wasilla mayor (8000 people)
1 year "Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission"
20 months governor of a state with 660,000 people

Do the Republicans really think we're so stupid that we would believe Palin is more
experienced than Obama? Give me a break…

What was with the finger pointing? What was with the winks to the crowd?

The message last night? I would have to say; we need to cheer about something, so let's cheer against Obama – Biden. This type of hype moves the country no where...

The message? McCain is our nominee, we don't necessarily like him, he hate Obama, so let's listen to a PTA mom sling insults... with nothing to back them up.

I did notice that the GOP has not spoken of "values" at all this week....

Not one thing new in Palin's speech that we didn't hear from taht clwon Bush in '04. What a DULL evening.

The Republican ticket consists of an aging neocon and the governor of an oil state with family ties to the oil industry. How is that any different from the last 8 years??

Thank you, thatk you, thank you Sara Palin!

My father jsut turned 80 years old on Aug. 1st and for the first time in his life is voting for the DEMOCRATIC ticket.

He said that after watching the convention last night, listening to Romney, Huckabee, Giuliani, and yourself, that he was finally convinced that the Republican Party is nothing more than an empty shell. He said that he heard NOTHING about how you and McCain plan to fix the economy, get the country out of debt, nothing on healthcare, unemployment, etc.

He even remarked that during Romney's tirade he did not mention Bush even once, simply because there is no defending Bush and his presidency, and that Giluliani has milked 9/11 bone dry. He was extremely disappointed by the hypocrisy of people like Romney and Huckabee since it was so obvious during the primaries that they despise each other and to hear them praising each other and McCain made him sick to his stomach.

He says that the entire program last night showed that when someone cannot run on their own postivie record that the republicans always resort to attack, attack, attack and that speaks volumes to anyone intelligent enough to listen.

Even my father, with his bad eyesight could deliver a speech that was crafted, written for you by someone else, practiced, staged and hollow.

THANK YOU SARA!