Comments on: Gergen: Will Sarah Palin appeal in suburban America? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: AC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1647019 AC Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:17:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1647019 What the heck are you talking about, Gergen? She will connect with people in the suburbs (and perhaps even in the cities). She appears to be a compelling figure, confident and secure in her skin. What the heck are you talking about, Gergen? She will connect with people in the suburbs (and perhaps even in the cities). She appears to be a compelling figure, confident and secure in her skin.

]]> By: Moureen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646924 Moureen Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:57:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646924 I’m a former Hillary supporter; I think Sarah Palin is a refreshing change from the facade most politicians use to mask their agendas. She laid herself on the line tonight and allowed the audience and viewers to judge for themselves if she was worthy of their votes. I admire her tenacity and strength of character as evidenced by her handling of personal life crises and being thrust into a presidential campaign. She exhibited the ability to handle the job. I look forward to watching Palin and Biden debate. Oh, and Mr. Gergen, I live in an upscale gated community in the county. I usually vote Democratic, but I’ve been known to, horrors, vote Republican if they were the better candidate. I wish political journalists would step outside their own perimeters and stop trying to fit everyone into preconceived slots. I’m a former Hillary supporter; I think Sarah Palin is a refreshing change from the facade most politicians use to mask their agendas. She laid herself on the line tonight and allowed the audience and viewers to judge for themselves if she was worthy of their votes. I admire her tenacity and strength of character as evidenced by her handling of personal life crises and being thrust into a presidential campaign. She exhibited the ability to handle the job. I look forward to watching Palin and Biden debate.

Oh, and Mr. Gergen, I live in an upscale gated community in the county. I usually vote Democratic, but I’ve been known to, horrors, vote Republican if they were the better candidate. I wish political journalists would step outside their own perimeters and stop trying to fit everyone into preconceived slots.

]]> By: Rosemary Wall http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646799 Rosemary Wall Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:28:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646799 . There was not the slightest bit of bi-partisanship in Palin's speech, which clearly followed the hateful RNC/Rovian playbook. The fact remains that this country is a mess ... I didn't hear one suggestion last night to indicate that Palin has answers to the most daunting issues facing all of us. . There was not the slightest bit of bi-partisanship in Palin's speech, which clearly followed the hateful RNC/Rovian playbook. The fact remains that this country is a mess ... I didn't hear one suggestion last night to indicate that Palin has answers to the most daunting issues facing all of us.

]]> By: lewis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646791 lewis Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:26:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646791 She will not win votes. She will not win votes.

]]> By: Rickumus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646778 Rickumus Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:24:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646778 Arrogant, pompous and immature. That is what comes to mind after watching her speech. She is clearly not ready to lead. Does she even have a plan? I think she just found out what the Vp does yesterday. Arrogant, pompous and immature. That is what comes to mind after watching her speech. She is clearly not ready to lead. Does she even have a plan? I think she just found out what the Vp does yesterday.

]]> By: Frank Biosah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646758 Frank Biosah Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:22:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646758 Sarah Palin looks to me like she could have been something, she could have been somebody but she just made the biggest mistake of her political career - yielding to the negative politics of the past. Sarah Palin looks to me like she could have been something, she could have been somebody but she just made the biggest mistake of her political career – yielding to the negative politics of the past.

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646753 Ann Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:21:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646753 I am a suburban woman and I find her o be an uneducated repulsive woman I am a suburban woman and I find her o be an uneducated repulsive woman

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646748 Mary Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:20:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646748 You liberals, running scared! America is falling in love with Palin, and it is driving you nuts! You liberals, running scared! America is falling in love with Palin, and it is driving you nuts!

]]> By: Lynne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646713 Lynne Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:13:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646713 WOW! What a plastic pit bull. The teleprompter had words for her to read from. She did not write that speech. It was written to say what mccain wishes he could say. mccain has no backbone though. if he did he would have picked lieberman or ridge, but he doesn't have say over his own campaign. the scary right wing evangelicals have all of the say. Maverick? I think not. These two make a great pair a senile old man and a aged beauty queen. real substance. WOW! What a plastic pit bull. The teleprompter had words for her to read from. She did not write that speech. It was written to say what mccain wishes he could say. mccain has no backbone though. if he did he would have picked lieberman or ridge, but he doesn't have say over his own campaign. the scary right wing evangelicals have all of the say. Maverick? I think not. These two make a great pair a senile old man and a aged beauty queen. real substance.

]]> By: Janet from Wasilla http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646711 Janet from Wasilla Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:12:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646711 Though small town and suburbia are not exactly alike, i believe that she will hit it both ways. Small town woman with pit bull like attitudes can make it work, you don't find that mixture often in politicians. I believe she's ready, and makes a good candidate for John. I have seen her work up here personally, you would be amazed. Though small town and suburbia are not exactly alike, i believe that she will hit it both ways. Small town woman with pit bull like attitudes can make it work, you don't find that mixture often in politicians.
I believe she's ready, and makes a good candidate for John. I have seen her work up here personally, you would be amazed.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646710 Mark Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:12:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646710 Who would you rather have to a dinner party: Sarah Palin or Michelle Obama? I think there is your surburban answer and I don't think it's Palin. I don't think most people would have a problem having either the Bidens or the Obamas into their home, if only because they would put their host at ease; they'd feel awkward with McCain but feel he was a distinguished man and feel proud but drained by the time it finished; but Palin ... Who would you rather have to a dinner party: Sarah Palin or Michelle Obama? I think there is your surburban answer and I don't think it's Palin. I don't think most people would have a problem having either the Bidens or the Obamas into their home, if only because they would put their host at ease; they'd feel awkward with McCain but feel he was a distinguished man and feel proud but drained by the time it finished; but Palin ...

]]> By: Foreign observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646704 Foreign observer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:11:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646704 The dumb american pitbull style which appeals to many rural people is hated all over the world. It works to win elections in uneducated areas but world leadership based on american pitbull philosophy will never work. The dumb american pitbull style which appeals to many rural people is hated all over the world. It works to win elections in uneducated areas but world leadership based on american pitbull philosophy will never work.

]]> By: Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646700 Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:11:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646700 PALIN IS JUST PLAIN MEAN AS SKUNK SCENT. PALIN IS JUST PLAIN MEAN AS SKUNK SCENT.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646698 John Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:10:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646698 I find it interesting that so-called "Christians" with their values and morals denigrate a man for being a community organizer. The job involves helping the poor and downtrodden. You know, what Christians are actually supposed to be doing instead of hating gays and counting their millions. It made my stomach turn. Barack Obama has been nothing but a gentleman throughout the campaign and seems to have lived a life of relative virtue, deciding to do the right thing instead of the easy, lucrative thing. Heck, if I graduated Harvard Law I can't honestly say I'd have the fortitude to turn down a Wall Street job. I think someone needs to ask these people how they define their faith. I can't imagine that Jesus would appreciate their divisive, holier-than-thou, violent ways. That seems to be the case with Palin, who wants to tell everyone else how to run their lives but apparently can't control her own children. I find it interesting that so-called "Christians" with their values and morals denigrate a man for being a community organizer. The job involves helping the poor and downtrodden. You know, what Christians are actually supposed to be doing instead of hating gays and counting their millions.

It made my stomach turn. Barack Obama has been nothing but a gentleman throughout the campaign and seems to have lived a life of relative virtue, deciding to do the right thing instead of the easy, lucrative thing. Heck, if I graduated Harvard Law I can't honestly say I'd have the fortitude to turn down a Wall Street job.

I think someone needs to ask these people how they define their faith. I can't imagine that Jesus would appreciate their divisive, holier-than-thou, violent ways. That seems to be the case with Palin, who wants to tell everyone else how to run their lives but apparently can't control her own children.

]]> By: Suburban Undecided http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646696 Suburban Undecided Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:10:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646696 I am one of those suburban voters you are all speaking about and I hadn't made up my mind about this election until just this moment. Quite frankly, I found both presidential candidates unable to capture my support over the past year. Obama has absolutely no credentials for the job and McCain seemed like a bit of a loose canon. However, Governor Palin has won this independent voter over and then some. At last, a smart, articulate and hard charging woman has come along – one who has found how to strike a balance between career and family. She appeared to be the genuine article with a take no prisoners approach to cleaning up Washington and the anti-corruption record to back it up. Obama says the country is broken and he can fix it but he never gives any real information on how. The usual democratic approach of throwing money at our problems hasn't worked in the last 60 years so why would it work now. I don't think the country is broken -- Washington is broken. Unfortunately, Obama's extreme liberalism would only further divide the country and would cause the congress and senate to be hopelessly gridlocked again. At Least McCain and Palin have a good chance at being able to compromise and work across the isle to get Washington out of its perpetual state of political impotency. The fact is that most hard line Republicans are going to vote for McCain and democrats are going to vote Obama. It’s the 10 to 15 percent of us who don’t vote party but vote for the best person that is going to decide this election. Palin is showing well with us and we are the ones who will end up deciding this election. I am one of those suburban voters you are all speaking about and I hadn't made up my mind about this election until just this moment. Quite frankly, I found both presidential candidates unable to capture my support over the past year. Obama has absolutely no credentials for the job and McCain seemed like a bit of a loose canon. However, Governor Palin has won this independent voter over and then some. At last, a smart, articulate and hard charging woman has come along – one who has found how to strike a balance between career and family. She appeared to be the genuine article with a take no prisoners approach to cleaning up Washington and the anti-corruption record to back it up. Obama says the country is broken and he can fix it but he never gives any real information on how. The usual democratic approach of throwing money at our problems hasn't worked in the last 60 years so why would it work now. I don't think the country is broken - Washington is broken. Unfortunately, Obama's extreme liberalism would only further divide the country and would cause the congress and senate to be hopelessly gridlocked again. At Least McCain and Palin have a good chance at being able to compromise and work across the isle to get Washington out of its perpetual state of political impotency. The fact is that most hard line Republicans are going to vote for McCain and democrats are going to vote Obama. It’s the 10 to 15 percent of us who don’t vote party but vote for the best person that is going to decide this election. Palin is showing well with us and we are the ones who will end up deciding this election.

]]> By: RNCEvilShows http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646691 RNCEvilShows Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:09:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646691 She did not impress me at all. How could she ? She insulted any and every community activist who has ever shed blood, sweat and tears for any cause. I'm appauled. Not real work ? Tell that to the civil rights workers, women's rights workers and see what the think. She needs to go back to wolf hunting in Alaska. I hope the gloves come off for the Dems. She did not impress me at all. How could she ? She insulted any and every community activist who has ever shed blood, sweat and tears for any cause. I'm appauled. Not real work ? Tell that to the civil rights workers, women's rights workers and see what the think. She needs to go back to wolf hunting in Alaska. I hope the gloves come off for the Dems.

]]> By: Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646689 Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:09:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646689 TO KATHLEEN, GREAT BLOG! THANK YOU TO KATHLEEN,
GREAT BLOG!
THANK YOU

]]> By: Vanni http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646681 Vanni Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:07:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646681 How can someone with a clear mind will be voting for McCain/Palin?!? I mean America is no longer the world leader. That country is more in debt than ever, but still people support the next bush administration. But than again it is world wide known that the majority of the american people are stubborn and very very stupid!!!! We keep hearing that McCain served his country blablabla but why doesn't any reporter asked what kind of education the man has?!? And than again what kind of qualification does Palin has more than Obama or Biden?!? How will she talk to world leaders other than in Alaska KEEP ON GOING REPUB SUPPORTERS THIS IS VERY FUNNY FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD HAHAHAHAA and HAHAHAAAA How can someone with a clear mind will be voting for McCain/Palin?!?
I mean America is no longer the world leader. That country is more in debt than ever, but still people support the next bush administration.
But than again it is world wide known that the majority of the american people are stubborn and very very stupid!!!!

We keep hearing that McCain served his country blablabla but why doesn't any reporter asked what kind of education the man has?!?
And than again what kind of qualification does Palin has more than Obama or Biden?!? How will she talk to world leaders other than in Alaska

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]]> By: Vanni http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646674 Vanni Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:07:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646674 We keep hearing that McCain served his country blablabla but why doesn't any reporter asked what kind of education the man has?!? And than again what kind of qualification does Palin has more than Obama or Biden?!? How will she talk to world leaders other than in Alaska? What a joke! KEEP ON GOING REPUB SUPPORTERS, CAUSE THIS IS VERY FUNNY FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD HAHAHAHAA and HAHAHAAAA We keep hearing that McCain served his country blablabla but why doesn't any reporter asked what kind of education the man has?!?
And than again what kind of qualification does Palin has more than Obama or Biden?!? How will she talk to world leaders other than in Alaska? What a joke!

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]]> By: Poor sour liberals http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646673 Poor sour liberals Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:06:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646673 As if saying McCain represents four more years of the previous administration isn't an age old political tactic? Seems like the same rhetoric that is used to unseat the incumbent party that along with empty promises of change. Obama = fluff. Palin is just calling him on it. The truth hurts, huh? As if saying McCain represents four more years of the previous administration isn't an age old political tactic? Seems like the same rhetoric that is used to unseat the incumbent party that along with empty promises of change. Obama = fluff. Palin is just calling him on it. The truth hurts, huh?

]]> By: Why People Vote http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646670 Why People Vote Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:06:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646670 tobiasjosias, you named some very good issues that will definitely bring down the price of oil, certainly create stable jobs and help us compete in a global economy. NOT, if people vote for the reasons you listed, America is in a crisis. tobiasjosias, you named some very good issues that will definitely bring down the price of oil, certainly create stable jobs and help us compete in a global economy. NOT, if people vote for the reasons you listed, America is in a crisis.

]]> By: rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646666 rob Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:05:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646666 I thought Palin and the rest of the RNC tonight were going to off set Obama DNC message of Change... I have followed this election with a close eye, giving both sides a chance to catch my ear. I was excited that a "county girl" could be in charge. However, I found myself confused, and mad. There was no substance!!! Ok, I know Obama has not experienced, but I did not need four hours and several speakers to tell me that.. Furthermore, I do not want to hear a governor of a state of 200,000 people, just come on stage and think Alaska politics is the pulse of the nation... Sorry McCain and Palin, no were near.... wanted to hear Issues. I want Palin to define herself. If I want to hear Obama and Dem bashing I turn to Fox. At least obama and the rest of DNC told of there view and policies.. I do not agree with most of the Dems policies, but they attempted to explain them.. They seemed to tell a story of equal ground to all parties. Tonight, the message that if you are not the right, you are wrong, and lets blame the media and the left for our problems. Come on!!! I am the person who both side is fighting to get to vote for them... Tonight did not do it for me.. I am sorry, the RNC lost me when they started this change for america Idea, you can't say that if you personally believe everything is ok.... I am disappointed tonight, and I will be turning the TV off, and change my vote for Obama...... I thought Palin and the rest of the RNC tonight were going to off set Obama DNC message of Change... I have followed this election with a close eye, giving both sides a chance to catch my ear. I was excited that a "county girl" could be in charge. However, I found myself confused, and mad. There was no substance!!! Ok, I know Obama has not experienced, but I did not need four hours and several speakers to tell me that.. Furthermore, I do not want to hear a governor of a state of 200,000 people, just come on stage and think Alaska politics is the pulse of the nation... Sorry McCain and Palin, no were near.... wanted to hear Issues. I want Palin to define herself. If I want to hear Obama and Dem bashing I turn to Fox. At least obama and the rest of DNC told of there view and policies.. I do not agree with most of the Dems policies, but they attempted to explain them.. They seemed to tell a story of equal ground to all parties. Tonight, the message that if you are not the right, you are wrong, and lets blame the media and the left for our problems. Come on!!! I am the person who both side is fighting to get to vote for them... Tonight did not do it for me.. I am sorry, the RNC lost me when they started this change for america Idea, you can't say that if you personally believe everything is ok.... I am disappointed tonight, and I will be turning the TV off, and change my vote for Obama......

]]> By: Foreign observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646661 Foreign observer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:04:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646661 Republicans have no answers for the problems of the people. We could see that during the last 8 years and we can see that within the Palin speech. Having no solutions they just sell hate and divisivness. And sometimes they try to copy solutions from the democrates (wind and solar and clean coal ! - heard this already better way from Obama). Republicans have no answers for the problems of the people. We could see that during the last 8 years and we can see that within the Palin speech. Having no solutions they just sell hate and divisivness. And sometimes they try to copy solutions from the democrates (wind and solar and clean coal ! – heard this already better way from Obama).

]]> By: Tudlow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646642 Tudlow Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:01:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646642 Loud, angry, and mean. All talk, with nothing to back it up. If she was a man with that speech, about 20 jerks would vote for him, the rest would ignore him or wanna kick his butt. So, if you heard that speech and you wanna vote for her-- --the first 20 of you are jerks, the rest are sexist pigs. Loud, angry, and mean. All talk, with nothing to back it up.

If she was a man with that speech, about 20 jerks would vote for him, the rest would ignore him or wanna kick his butt.

So, if you heard that speech and you wanna vote for her–

–the first 20 of you are jerks, the rest are sexist pigs.

]]> By: CONCERNED! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646633 CONCERNED! Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:00:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646633 I was very disappointed in Palin speech tonight. The only thing I got out of it was "she"s just like the good ole boys" Negative, mean spirited and disgraceful. ANother example of a woman letting a man use her for his own gain. I was very disappointed in Palin speech tonight. The only thing I got out of it was "she"s just like the good ole boys" Negative, mean spirited and disgraceful. ANother example of a woman letting a man use her for his own gain.

]]> By: Wesley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646629 Wesley Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:59:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646629 Since she describes herself as a pitbull with lipstick I say the Democrats go bust Michael Vick out of jail and let him take care of her for them. This woman is disgusting, her attacks on Obama are appalling and her entire speech failed to talk about any of the issues. Since she describes herself as a pitbull with lipstick I say the Democrats go bust Michael Vick out of jail and let him take care of her for them. This woman is disgusting, her attacks on Obama are appalling and her entire speech failed to talk about any of the issues.

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646623 Tom Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:58:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646623 Sarah Palin had a terrific opportunity tonight--to introduce herself to us, to give us some idea in how her mind works, maybe even trot out some ideas for how she thinks the country should be. Instead, what we got was a whole series of zingers and cheap shots at Harry Reid, Obama, Biden, community organizers (!), poor folks, democrats, and even people who deign to live in big cities. I kept thinking--what is she so angry about? Why is she so sarcastic and biting? Why is she taking out the glare of the media spotlight out on me? At first, I had some sympathy--I wanted to hear her side of it. But when she baited the media, I said to myself, "She's gonna get it! They're going to dig and dig and dig until they find something really bad, and it will bury her." Sarah Palin had a terrific opportunity tonight–to introduce herself to us, to give us some idea in how her mind works, maybe even trot out some ideas for how she thinks the country should be. Instead, what we got was a whole series of zingers and cheap shots at Harry Reid, Obama, Biden, community organizers (!), poor folks, democrats, and even people who deign to live in big cities.

I kept thinking–what is she so angry about? Why is she so sarcastic and biting? Why is she taking out the glare of the media spotlight out on me? At first, I had some sympathy–I wanted to hear her side of it. But when she baited the media, I said to myself, "She's gonna get it! They're going to dig and dig and dig until they find something really bad, and it will bury her."

]]> By: JL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646622 JL Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:58:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646622 I got a sick feeling as I watched the crowd's response to Palin's speech tonight. But, the C-Span viewers who called in afterward mostly criticized her speech as disappointing because it lacked substance. How ironic. Last night Lieberman went on and on about how important it is to rise above partisan politics. That's what would be best for our country, he said; that is putting country first. He repeated this theme over and over, and as he continued with his transparent plea, he simultaneously made personal digs at Obama. Apparently the crowd was unaware of the hypocrisy, and cheered wildly. Lieberman’s resolution of non-partisan politics was short lived. Tonight Sarah Palin continuously mocked and ridiculed Biden and Obama, including their public service, and twisted one fact after another, yet addressed few of the important issues facing our country. The venom that spewed out of her mouth was appalling. It was a mean spirited spectacle. I'm glad that Obama has not stooped to this level, and it's not because of lack of opportunities to do so. THAT is strength of character. THAT is being a leader; THAT is being a maverick, THAT is change, and makes Obama all the more appealing. I am a newcomer to the Obama camp. I admire the decency of this man and think he would help our country regain the respect it once had in this world. I got a sick feeling as I watched the crowd's response to Palin's speech tonight. But, the C-Span viewers who called in afterward mostly criticized her speech as disappointing because it lacked substance.

How ironic. Last night Lieberman went on and on about how important it is to rise above partisan politics. That's what would be best for our country, he said; that is putting country first. He repeated this theme over and over, and as he continued with his transparent plea, he simultaneously made personal digs at Obama. Apparently the crowd was unaware of the hypocrisy, and cheered wildly. Lieberman’s resolution of non-partisan politics was short lived. Tonight Sarah Palin continuously mocked and ridiculed Biden and Obama, including their public service, and twisted one fact after another, yet addressed few of the important issues facing our country. The venom that spewed out of her mouth was appalling. It was a mean spirited spectacle. I'm glad that Obama has not stooped to this level, and it's not because of lack of opportunities to do so. THAT is strength of character. THAT is being a leader; THAT is being a maverick, THAT is change, and makes Obama all the more appealing. I am a newcomer to the Obama camp. I admire the decency of this man and think he would help our country regain the respect it once had in this world.

]]> By: Steve Spears - Orrs Island, Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646621 Steve Spears - Orrs Island, Maine Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:58:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646621 I'm a basic 62 year old white american male. An Obama man myself. I think it would be wise to start at the beginning and say that politically she's a diamond in the rough. Mayor...then Governor of Alaska...a great start. Not very many skeletons in her closet, not a lot of baggage. Her primary disconnect, that has yet to be brought up, is that Alaskan's (for the most part), per capita, are really quite well off when compared with our lower forty-eight down here. They are not experiencing the same "widespread serious economic blows", in the same way we are. She'll have to do some touring in the lower forty-eight, and some learning, in order to get that part of it embedded into her system properly. So far, she's become Alaska political tough. The next thing she needs to face and experience, is Washington DC tough. As vice-president she'll have the time to be able get through that process before they get a chance to eat her alive over there. Ex-Navy I've worked for five outstanding captains. I give her an excellent leadership rating, as I do Senator Obama. For Senator or President McCain, and the nation, as a vice-president, and from a human/public relations standpoint, she'll be a big improvement over Mr Cheney for sure. Tough...is a lot better...when it includes a little polite, civility, and diplomacy as well. Good luck in November Republicans. I'm a basic 62 year old white american male. An Obama man myself.

I think it would be wise to start at the beginning and say that politically she's a diamond in the rough. Mayor...then Governor of Alaska...a great start. Not very many skeletons in her closet, not a lot of baggage.

Her primary disconnect, that has yet to be brought up, is that Alaskan's (for the most part), per capita, are really quite well off when compared with our lower forty-eight down here. They are not experiencing the same "widespread serious economic blows", in the same way we are. She'll have to do some touring in the lower forty-eight, and some learning, in order to get that part of it embedded into her system properly.

So far, she's become Alaska political tough. The next thing she needs to face and experience, is Washington DC tough. As vice-president she'll have the time to be able get through that process before they get a chance to eat her alive over there.

Ex-Navy I've worked for five outstanding captains. I give her an excellent leadership rating, as I do Senator Obama.

For Senator or President McCain, and the nation, as a vice-president, and from a human/public relations standpoint, she'll be a big improvement over Mr Cheney for sure. Tough...is a lot better...when it includes a little polite, civility, and diplomacy as well.

Good luck in November Republicans.

]]> By: Lynne Graham http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646616 Lynne Graham Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:58:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646616 I couldn't agree more, David. My husband and I listen to you. He (my husband) says, "If Gergen says it, I believe it." Thanks for being a cool unbiased head in a crazy world. I couldn't agree more, David. My husband and I listen to you. He (my husband) says, "If Gergen says it, I believe it." Thanks for being a cool unbiased head in a crazy world.

]]> By: gods-help-us http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646613 gods-help-us Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:57:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646613 what a horrid, empty person she is. i pray to the gods that we do not deserve her. and i agree with mistermister: i am sick of her already. no issues, no substance ! what a horrid, empty person she is. i pray to the gods that we do not deserve her. and i agree with mistermister: i am sick of her already.

no issues, no substance !

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646610 Anonymous Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:56:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646610 Palin can't control her daughter, she was running around screwing until she get pregnant now she want to be the VP of this country Palin can't control her daughter, she was running around screwing until she get pregnant now she want to be the VP of this country

]]> By: marg61 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646611 marg61 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:56:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646611 Sara Palin is what she appears to be so far. An extreme right wing christian who puts county first, family second. I am a mother of 2 and if I had 5 children one with DS, one pregnant, there is no way I would run for the 2nd highest office in America and it is not sexist saying so. Women do have more of a connection and role to these kinds of life situations lets not delude ourselves about that. Now, if her husband is willing to be a stay at home dad power to him? But bringing up a special needs child must entail enormous time, energy and love. This also goes to McCains judgement if he really did know of this pregnancy and knowing about the baby having DS, why did he pick her when there are other more qualified more experienced woman without these problems. He was not thinking of the Palins or of County First?? He is thinking of McCain first. Folks let's all imagine for a moment, what if the Obama's had a teenage daughter who got pregnant at 16 or 17? How do you think the right would react? There would be an uproar. They would say see, democrats don't prescribe to traditional values. This is most hypocritical. It's ok for republicans daughters to be pregnant at 17, but, it would be a scandal for a democrat or an independent. Also bothering me, is during the announcement of Bristol's pregnancy, the governor said "we are so proud that Bristol CHOSE to have the baby. ok? so did Palin let her daughter choose, which would be hypocritical, or is she being forced to have this baby?? Palins speech tonight was very nasty, sarcastic, and yes as harry reid said "shrill!" It is truly sad that Cambell Brown was offended by the word shrill? I wonder if the attack on the media by the republicans really did make the pundits nervous. It shouldn't, you have every right to report news. this is after all a free country with freedom of the press remember? I am hoping tonight McCain's speech will address the issue's?? So many people out here are hurting? And lastly, everyone seems to be addressing McCains health saying he had cancer twice. I read and maybe someone can confirm this that McCains father and Grandfather both died of sudden heart attacks at younger ages then McCain is now? has anyone else heard this because if true and he is elected that is pause for CONCERN? Sara Palin is what she appears to be so far. An extreme right wing christian who puts county first, family second. I am a mother of 2 and if I had 5 children one with DS, one pregnant, there is no way I would run for the 2nd highest office in America and it is not sexist saying so. Women do have more of a connection and role to these kinds of life situations lets not delude ourselves about that. Now, if her husband is willing to be a stay at home dad power to him? But bringing up a special needs child must entail enormous time, energy and love. This also goes to McCains judgement if he really did know of this pregnancy and knowing about the baby having DS, why did he pick her when there are other more qualified more experienced woman without these problems. He was not thinking of the Palins or of County First?? He is thinking of McCain first. Folks let's all imagine for a moment, what if the Obama's had a teenage daughter who got pregnant at 16 or 17? How do you think the right would react? There would be an uproar. They would say see, democrats don't prescribe to traditional values. This is most hypocritical. It's ok for republicans daughters to be pregnant at 17, but, it would be a scandal for a democrat or an independent. Also bothering me, is during the announcement of Bristol's pregnancy, the governor said "we are so proud that Bristol CHOSE to have the baby. ok? so did Palin let her daughter choose, which would be hypocritical, or is she being forced to have this baby?? Palins speech tonight was very nasty, sarcastic, and yes as harry reid said "shrill!" It is truly sad that Cambell Brown was offended by the word shrill? I wonder if the attack on the media by the republicans really did make the pundits nervous. It shouldn't, you have every right to report news. this is after all a free country with freedom of the press remember? I am hoping tonight McCain's speech will address the issue's?? So many people out here are hurting? And lastly, everyone seems to be addressing McCains health saying he had cancer twice. I read and maybe someone can confirm this that McCains father and Grandfather both died of sudden heart attacks at younger ages then McCain is now? has anyone else heard this because if true and he is elected that is pause for CONCERN?

]]> By: A. Ackerley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646607 A. Ackerley Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:56:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646607 Mrs. Palin, didnot refer to Sen. Obama as a person only as our opponent! She is supposed to be a person of moral value. Not evident! Angry woman. Is that what the country needs? She is not in agreement with universal healthcare. No sex ed in schools, {Teenagers will use self control} Lives on another planet? Find her arrogant and a know-it-all! Out of the mouth the heart speaketh! Mrs. Palin, didnot refer to Sen. Obama as a person only as our opponent! She is supposed to be a person of moral value. Not evident! Angry woman. Is that what the country needs? She is not in agreement with universal healthcare. No sex ed in schools, {Teenagers will use self control} Lives on another planet? Find her arrogant and a know-it-all! Out of the mouth the heart speaketh!

]]> By: Christine from West Chester, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646604 Christine from West Chester, PA Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:55:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646604 Where is my comment? Please at least send me a copy to my email address. Thank you. Where is my comment? Please at least send me a copy to my email address. Thank you.

]]> By: "HOUSEWIVES" http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646603 "HOUSEWIVES" Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:55:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646603 She won't if those suburban women watch and like the show "Housewives", they tend to be independent, open-minded and certainly more inclusive than Palin's views. She won't if those suburban women watch and like the show "Housewives", they tend to be independent, open-minded and certainly more inclusive than Palin's views.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646598 Dave Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:55:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646598 I am not a fan of the Republicans. I generally vote Libertarian but I am leaning toward Nader this time because he is the closest thing to honest person running. Nonetheless, I think that the Republicans might have struck gold with Palin. I work with suburban middle-income families all the time as a high school coach. I think this speech will sell big time to moms who do not identify with political parties and in the past have been more or less uninterested in politics. She connected on so many levels with people on issues that don't typically get talked about in traditional political discourse. She has a special needs kid. She worked on the PTA. Her husband is a union guy. She hunts. She has a kid in the military. She is attractive, well-spoken, funny. This lady is like the perfect political Mrs. Frankenstein. Sure, the political die-hards (and people who make comments on CNN.com) might not care about special needs kids and hunting, but most voters don't study the history of the Russian-Georgian conflict or the details of health care policy. They go home to a kid with autism and could care less about drilling in ANWR. I don't agree with Sarah Palin on a lot of issues, but I think this was the most effective speech of either convention, with John Kerry and Hillary Clinton getting the silver and bronze respectively. I have a feeling we are going to see Mrs. Palin quite a bit. She is the next GOP rock star. I am not a fan of the Republicans. I generally vote Libertarian but I am leaning toward Nader this time because he is the closest thing to honest person running. Nonetheless, I think that the Republicans might have struck gold with Palin.

I work with suburban middle-income families all the time as a high school coach. I think this speech will sell big time to moms who do not identify with political parties and in the past have been more or less uninterested in politics.

She connected on so many levels with people on issues that don't typically get talked about in traditional political discourse. She has a special needs kid. She worked on the PTA. Her husband is a union guy. She hunts. She has a kid in the military. She is attractive, well-spoken, funny. This lady is like the perfect political Mrs. Frankenstein.

Sure, the political die-hards (and people who make comments on CNN.com) might not care about special needs kids and hunting, but most voters don't study the history of the Russian-Georgian conflict or the details of health care policy. They go home to a kid with autism and could care less about drilling in ANWR.

I don't agree with Sarah Palin on a lot of issues, but I think this was the most effective speech of either convention, with John Kerry and Hillary Clinton getting the silver and bronze respectively. I have a feeling we are going to see Mrs. Palin quite a bit. She is the next GOP rock star.

]]> By: tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646595 tom Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:54:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646595 just looking at a map of the united states of america. there"s a lot of small towns across this land. just think,,this could be a small town election this year just looking at a map of the united states of america. there"s a lot of small towns across this land. just think,,this could be a small town election this year

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646594 peakarach,des moines,IA Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:54:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646594 I THINK BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA CAMPAIGN R IN A DEEP,DEEP TROUBLE RIGHTNOW. NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! I THINK BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA CAMPAIGN R IN A DEEP,DEEP TROUBLE RIGHTNOW.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA!

]]> By: ciel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646578 ciel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:51:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646578 Of course she will appeal to suburban america. I am from the suburbs and people here can relate to all that Sarah Palin went through raising kids, athletic background, working parents, etc. For the first time in my voting years, I am so enthusiastic about this particular election. I am glued to the TV set everytime Sarah Palin is speaking. The Democrats really have something to worry about this year. Obama made a mistake when he didn't choose Hilary and I am not a Hilary supporter. Of course she will appeal to suburban america. I am from the suburbs and people here can relate to all that Sarah Palin went through raising kids, athletic background, working parents, etc. For the first time in my voting years, I am so enthusiastic about this particular election. I am glued to the TV set everytime Sarah Palin is speaking. The Democrats really have something to worry about this year. Obama made a mistake when he didn't choose Hilary and I am not a Hilary supporter.

]]> By: michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646576 michael Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:51:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646576 Which suburbs do you live in? She will make a difference in all of the swing states and you will be in shock just like you were in 2004. Denial is an ugly shield of the truth!! Which suburbs do you live in? She will make a difference in all of the swing states and you will be in shock just like you were in 2004.

Denial is an ugly shield of the truth!!

]]> By: Emma Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646570 Emma Lee Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:51:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646570 Well, here's what it is for me: I'm a Hillary supporter who has checked out McCain/Palin as much as any citizen can at this point. And you know, the media and the out of control Obama supporters online have decided for me: I feel safer with McCain. I don't feel safe with a wuss who can't and won't apologize to Geraldine Ferrarro. I don't think the economy is ailling enough to justify BHO's vast new spending spree, and I prefer Grandpa and the Barracuda's reform and cuts to increases in taxes. I don't support helping to bail out people who bought 10x more of a house than they could afford. And let me tell you something Gergen: tell KeithO and Mr. Middle Leg Thrill to just keep it up (& tell David Axelrod we know the campaign is behind the smearing of Palin). Tell them all I like MY OBAMA better. She's prettier and actually knows how to execute a job and make decisions fast. How long did that Georgia position take to finalize with the 350 advisors, by the way? Hehehe Well, here's what it is for me: I'm a Hillary supporter who has checked out McCain/Palin as much as any citizen can at this point. And you know, the media and the out of control Obama supporters online have decided for me: I feel safer with McCain. I don't feel safe with a wuss who can't and won't apologize to Geraldine Ferrarro. I don't think the economy is ailling enough to justify BHO's vast new spending spree, and I prefer Grandpa and the Barracuda's reform and cuts to increases in taxes. I don't support helping to bail out people who bought 10x more of a house than they could afford. And let me tell you something Gergen: tell KeithO and Mr. Middle Leg Thrill to just keep it up (& tell David Axelrod we know the campaign is behind the smearing of Palin). Tell them all I like MY OBAMA better. She's prettier and actually knows how to execute a job and make decisions fast. How long did that Georgia position take to finalize with the 350 advisors, by the way? Hehehe

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646569 peakarach,des moines,IA Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:51:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646569 NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! MCCAIN/SARAH 08! HILLARY 12! NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA!

MCCAIN/SARAH 08!
HILLARY 12!

]]> By: Hilary B http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646567 Hilary B Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:50:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646567 I don't think she will, especially if she's just going to continue her tirade and not talk about real issues. I don't think she will, especially if she's just going to continue her tirade and not talk about real issues.

]]> By: DIXIE ANN TIETJE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646557 DIXIE ANN TIETJE Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:48:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646557 Palin shows that she is as sophmoric as they come. When she should speak and show intelligence, she resorts to base tactics often used by the bully on the school playground. I have seen this often, as a teacher. The bully who calls names and stirrs up things with quips and sarcasm is the student with low intelligence and self esteem. She is not VP material, and will hurt our national image throughout the world. Palin shows that she is as sophmoric as they come. When she should speak and show intelligence, she resorts to base tactics often used by the bully on the school playground. I have seen this often, as a teacher. The bully who calls names and stirrs up things with quips and sarcasm is the student with low intelligence and self esteem. She is not VP material, and will hurt our national image throughout the world.

]]> By: debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646551 debbie Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:48:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646551 I thought the speech was mean and nasty. To attack community organizers is as low as it gets. I can't imagine that this woman will go well with the majority of American people (not the old white people at the convention)!!! I thought the speech was mean and nasty. To attack community organizers is as low as it gets. I can't imagine that this woman will go well with the majority of American people (not the old white people at the convention)!!!

]]> By: christian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646550 christian Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:47:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646550 Amazing to watch the media elites fall over themselves praising this petty, mean-spirited and hollow woman smirk her way through a VP speech. What does she offer America besides platitudes? I can't believe that Americans will fall for her fundamentalist bitterness, but we'll see. The GOP delusion that she is some kind of Reagan is amazing. Amazing to watch the media elites fall over themselves praising this petty, mean-spirited and hollow woman smirk her way through a VP speech. What does she offer America besides platitudes? I can't believe that Americans will fall for her fundamentalist bitterness, but we'll see. The GOP delusion that she is some kind of Reagan is amazing.

]]> By: Michael Newman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646541 Michael Newman Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:46:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646541 Sarah Palin would do well to stay at home to take care of her infant son with Downs and her unwed pregnant daughter. That is what Family Values are all about. What total hypocracy she has demonstrated. Sarah Palin would do well to stay at home to take care of her infant son with Downs and her unwed pregnant daughter. That is what Family Values are all about. What total hypocracy she has demonstrated.

]]> By: John "Tony" Reynozo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646539 John "Tony" Reynozo Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:46:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646539 Alison- I have been to Costa Rica not a bad place. It is funny how during every election you hear that "If (Insert republican candidate name here) wins I am leaving the country". Regards, Tony Alison- I have been to Costa Rica not a bad place. It is funny how during every election you hear that "If (Insert republican candidate name here) wins I am leaving the country".

Regards,

Tony

]]> By: Joel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-will-sarah-palin-appeal-in-suburban-america/#comment-1646531 Joel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:45:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16693#comment-1646531 Mocking community organizers is a disgrace. It shows that she is out of touch with ordinary working people facing the today's challenges. I think sure, the speech was well crafted but had no substance about the issues, how we are going to lift this country, how we are going to improve the economy, etc. It is extremely irresponsible to mock the achievements of others for personal political gain. Mocking community organizers is a disgrace. It shows that she is out of touch with ordinary working people facing the today's challenges. I think sure, the speech was well crafted but had no substance about the issues, how we are going to lift this country, how we are going to improve the economy, etc. It is extremely irresponsible to mock the achievements of others for personal political gain.

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