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Funny how the pro-life VP candidate, Palin, is against after birth research that could save lives and favor the death penalty! So, what is it, Slapshot Palin?!

While you're at it, explain how you stood up for the bridge To Nowhere until it became obvious it wasn't going to fly and then suddenly against it?!

Why, that makes you a flip-flopper, lady!!!

I'd also like an explanation on how you don't want your family and religion discussed when you brought it up in the first place?!

Remember, Slaphot, if Obama chose Hillary as his VP candidate, you'd still be dazzling 'em at the Muk-Tuk Inn in Alaska and trying to figure out where your daughter "went wrong" and ended up with one of the "Hanson Brothers" for a husband!

Utilize those Journalism skills you acquired at that top Journalism program at U. of Idaho, Slaphot!!!

This sounds familiar Bush/Cheney = Mccain/Palin (the bulldog crew)

Such hypocrisy from the "Family" & "conservative" ""Values"" (please note extra emphasis on "values") Where do I start!? If she OR HER HUSBAND were focusing their attention on their family then maybe their 17 year old daughter (and her one-night-stand) wouldn't be expecting a child! If her Parants had taught her about BIRTH CONTROL!!!!! But that's against her "VALUES".
And what about "Abuse of Power" with Troopergate? She put herself above the law to support her sister's divorce. Not to mention that family values do not include "divorce". She has abused her position as Governor. And the list goes on! Wake up people. This is Bush III. (Yes III as in 3 because of his dad).

Obama himself said back off Palin. Let's make this about issues. Instead of spreading rumors online, let's read up and get facts. Let's make informed decisions.

And CNN? Conservative and in McCain's pocket? I can't recall the last time I read something quite so paranoid and stupid. This ain't Fox News, buddy.

so, Americans, let's let Palin straighten out N. Korea, Russia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, using hockeye diplomacy? No, just horse hockey. Wake up voters, don't fool yourselves again.

McCain is a two-faced woman patronizing coniving fool. Being a POW doesn't make you fit to lead either. He's just fooled everyone into arguing about Palin when he himself won't let the media shred her for what she is, a pit bull Cheney endorsed hockey Mom who flipflops on bridges to nowhere. Get the picture voters?

IF U STAND FOR NOTHING U WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING .......
MCBUSH HAD NO PLATFORM AND STILL DOESNT .....
IT AMAZES ME HOW EASY IT IS TO FOOL THE AVERAGE AMERICAN. ITS NOT THE POLITICIANS FAULT WE THE PEOPLE CHOOSE THEM .. THEY REPRESENT THE INTELLTIGENCE LEVEL OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF AMERICAN VOTERS . MAYBE WE JUST DONT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I PRAY THAT GOD WILL HELP US GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME
OUR KIDS ARE COUNTING ON US

Bloggers are claiming that the media is bias. No – the republicans are bias. Why should Palin be treated any differently than any other person? She shouldn't. Her life is going to be revealed to the extreme. No matter if the republicans would like to keep her life top secert. That's what McCain and the republicans get for not vetting her.

So far, everything about Palin, her actions, her character, her so-far knowledge, etc., shows she is not cut-out for the job. And this is only going to get worse, from what I can see about Palin. Get use to it McCain supporters. The republicans have lied and have turned their actions into selfish intents.

And about CNN being in favor about Obama blogger's comments being posted. I don't believe CNN posts only Obama supporters and very little McCain bloggers by choice. I think that the moderators come across more Obama supporters than McCain, so there is no other choice.

John McCane a maverick? He voted with the incompetent Bush 90% of the time. McCane is a good man and should have been the R candidate in 2000, but Karl Rove and gang sabatoged him big time to get W on the ticket. His time has come and gone. To energize his candidacy he selects Sarah Palin as VP. Lightly credentialed, mayor of a town smaller than the burg I grew up in and governor of our of our least populated towns. Not enough to pull her from the ticket. It is everything else that is so problamatic: Until last year, she had never been out of the country. Far right religious fundamentalist, No abortion if your 14 or 40, even if you have been raped. No sex education of any kind. No family planning. Disregards all the scientific material concerning evolution and supports thinking that the world is only 6,000 years old. Does not consider glabal warning as a problem. Feels God speaks directly to her, Tired to remove books from library but librarian refused. Does not want polar bears on the endangered lists – it might disturb hunters. Approves of shooting wolves from the air. And more. How can any intelligent, clear-thinking American citizen want someone like this woman to be one heart beat away from the presidency? If that doesn't scare you – you are already dead.

Senior Southern Lady

I'm really not at all surprised by the recent turn in the polls. What with all of the networks obviously gushing over the new republican VP choice. Could your reporting, maybe be just a little less biased towards the Republican ticket. It is so obvious even a young child asked why your footage of the Republicans is always shown with applauding crowds and the Democrats are not.
It's amazing how many Americans are prepared to allow this beautiful country to continue it's decline into mediocrity rather than vote for the only candidate who has any chance to bring about the change we need. I guess I'll take a line from Sarah Palin: It's God's punishment for all of the past sins committed by our great leaders.

For the Palin book-banning believers: You 0bama supporters don't have the intellectual capacity to discuss a coloring book.

For the rest of you 0bama supporters: You're losers! Hillary will return!!!

Matthiew 8:32 says that ye shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. First the bible tells that. in order to lead, you must be one in your own house and that start at home. If Sarah Palin was a real christian, no one would not have to tell not to accept the position, she would not have accepted Mccain's offer and I often wonder if her Pastor was in a place if or she will continue to preach. In essence what are we telling the young families in the world and we've already taken away their decency by letting them have their way because we are more into our carreers. Is the church selling our birthright as believers for a vote. When we are hearing Mccain says that God has anointed him to save the united states and everybody screams. Does Mccain return-home stopped the war or was there an accord signed based on Mccain release. This election is based on real issues(jobs, forclosures. price of foods and airline tickets, education, healthcare.
I do not have a problem with her being vp because i believe if Europe, Canada and other places in the world and why not America. We are seeing and understanding what is going on and we are not dumb. One more thing Abortion, homosexuality, marriage are spiritual issues not political and let's give unto Ceasar what is due unto and to God what is due to to Him and i believe that Ceasar has been fair and gave the freedom of WORSHIP and I believe that we should give them some slack and in the end if we are a good witness we can win them.

that is my two cent (it is not a mistake, it is written that way for a reason.

God bless you both candidate

False statement by Obama and the Obama press.
Sarah Palin did make positive statements about getting money for the bridge (10/26/06) but was concerned when the cost ballooned from $223 million to over $400 million. As for the money. . There is zero evidence that the $223 million that was removed from the earmark process made it to Alaska. This is just common sense in that if the money is removed, it is removed and it is just sloppy journalism for the main stream media to confuse the two.
It also looks like the mayor of Ketchikan has an axe to grind against Sarah Palin. It is obvious that if the bridge were built, whatever land and or businesses he owns would be more valuable so that has to be considered.
All in all there was no flip-flop. She originally stated, when running for governor that she was concerned about possible cost increases (the state would have had to cover the overruns). When the cost increases materialized, she killed it. The earmark main earmark money never came to Alaska and the money that did come was from an earlier earmark from before she became governor.
Sarah Palin is a true guiding light caught in the shark infested waters of the left wing obama press.
Excerpts from the newsvine

I find it fascinating that so many commenters on this article managed to ignore its actual content in favor of blasting someone they disagree with.

Palin never had any books banned. The article debunks that myth and says its false. Several non-partisan sources have also shot this rumor down.

Hey Palin-haters, next time read the article before commenting on it!

If you wait a couple more years Paris Hilton would do better than Governor Palin. Paris would at least remember what she had said before and isn't afraid of the Media.

Palintology era, even a cave man can have better judgement. than Sarah

I praise God for the way democrats have been handling this campaign across the board, from the media to the individuals who subscribe to the godless Democratic Party. The media, and the Democratic Party is a mockery of everything that is right. With perfection, the democrats are succeeding at alienating millions of Americans, at a time when they need them the most. When you have no cause on which to stand that can stand up against the elements of time, and truth, you can only resort to demean, ridicule, slander, and thus raise your opponent far above you. God bless America, and the campaign of John McCain and Sarah Palin.

There is nothing wrong with banning books that you don't want the children to read. It just shows that Sarah and John are willing to do the Lord's work and stop the perversion of our children. Welcome to the party Hilary fans!

The democratic SLIME machine at work.

Yes Sarah Palin is the almighty ruler. God told her to fight the Iraqi's, ban books, and ban abortion. This is exactly what we DONT need in the white house.

As for the polls, the electoral map hasnt changed yet and Obama is doing what he needs by campaigning in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Virginia might be McCain's but thats an area where Biden really needs to hurt.

Polls wont mean anything until the debates. After that if Republicans still win then Americans should truly be ashamed of themselves.

We haven't seen fear yet wait for 4 more years of Bush economics bailling out the rich of the riches while the working man and women lose their 401 's, home values decrease, local taxes sky rocket because funding cuts from the fedrael goverment, and 10 billion a month oil war.

Go Obama / Biden 08

When is the hockey mom allowed outside to play? I hear she has to be homeschooled on geography and policy issues. Hmmm.... these debates are going to be quite entertaining.

Here's a thought. Why doesn't someone in the media ask Palin exactly why she threated to fire the librarian then. It's a valid question. Oh wait she's not doing interviews. Maybe Charlie Gibson will ask her. He loves these kind of flag pin-ish stories if I recall correctly.

I would suggest that Palin go to the non-fiction section and study up!

She didn't actually ban books; she just floated the idea of banning books, and tried to fire the librarian when she resisted.

It would behoove you, CNN, to make it clear why this rumor has gained some legs. There IS a factual basis for this, even if the details have been distorted.

Anyone who says they were for Hillary Clinton and are now voting for McCain/Palin: go ahead, be stupid, let yourself be fooled, told what to think and what to do with your body. A true Democrat, a true supporter of Hillary Clinton would never, NEVER, cast their precious vote for 4 more years of the previous 8. NEVER vote for the types of "reform" Palin has in mind. NEVER vote for hatemongers who value guns over a woman's well-being. Period.

As so many have said recently: the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

I do not believe McCain/Palin. I suppose speaking in tongues is also not true Palin? Check out Anderson's blog. This woman is beyond scarey, she is an abomination. Better wake up America before it really is too late!

The more I read about her, the more I realize that this woman is crazy. Now she's a pentacostal nutjob.

To top it off this stewardess doesn't even know where the coffee is? i.e. she has no clue what Fannie Mae is.

This is from the From Anchorage Daily News Sept. 4, 2008:

Back in 1996, when she first became mayor, Sarah Palin asked the city librarian if she would be all right with censoring library books should she be asked to do so.

According to news coverage at the time, the librarian said she would definitely not be all right with it. A few months later, the librarian, Mary Ellen Emmons, got a letter from Palin telling her she was going to be fired. The censorship issue was not mentioned as a reason for the firing. The letter just said the new mayor felt Emmons didn't fully support her and had to go.

I was wondering if President Bush has made any comments about Palin. Did I miss his endorsement? or did he choose not to stir the pot?

She's a fake, Karl Rove trained robot. A true Republican, Rove bully who will do and say whatever, however that works at the moment and then deny it later. Wake up America–she's a flashy, flash in the pan without substance. Hillary is a woman WITH a platform, Sarah is a woman ON the platfrom. She has been called a WalMart woman-what an insult!!

So many gullible people RABID with the support of Obama.

It reminds me of 2004 campaign of GW Bush

All You GOPs Need To Fact Check The Bridge To No Where And Ebay Plane Deal!

Sen. Obama Is Right.

Check It For Yourself.

Read The Entire Doc.,

Remember The Ebay Story, Gov. Palin Didn't Tell The "Whole Story"

Here Either. McCain Ran With It oops!

Sometimes You Have Seek Out And Read For Yourself, And Not Wait To Be Spoon Feed By The Media, Or Who ever You Support.

A poll is just a poll, it's not even real ..there are thousands of young voters who use cell phones, if they poll groups of young voter, it will put obama ahead by a mile ..i don't think we should pay too much attention to the poll.
what i think Americans people should pay attention to is Americans economy issues, and how many more truths is going to come out for the newest McCain cheer leader

Let's hear more about Sarah Palin lies about how she fought against the bridge to nowhere, when in 1996 she is recorded on video saying she supported it, how she said she sold the governers jet on E-bay, but after three tries she sold it to a Republican crony at a loss.

Let's hear more about Sara Palin's ignorance, how she said today that Fannie May and Freddie Mac are funded by taxpayer money when they are, or were, not (they're being bailed out by taxpayer money as of today).

Lies and ignorance, the Republican staple All you Republican operatives out there are disgusting.

To all you people out there who are trying to decide, a warning. Sarah Palin is a Right Wing Religious facist extremist's dream. If McCain gets elected, I have a feeling these extremists will not allow him to complete his term so that they can get Sarah into the President's chair. Do you really want a speaks-in-tongues rabid creatonist running the country?

Aware....seems like you are not aware that your both your candidates are both pathological liars. Now I know this country fell for this when Bush was elected....I only hope the American people are smarter than that now. When you are told what books you can read and cant...when you are told God was responsible for Iraq...(God doesnt make wars...people do.) Then you might regret your choice.

Most of this would be cleared up if she gave an interview to the press.

The thing is, there are more ignorant than educated people in this country (big thanks to decades of failed public education), and Palin appeals to the ignorant.

In the future this election will be talked about in these terms: "Remember when Palin and the old guy ran for President?".

I deeply respect John McCain for all he has done for this country, but his time is up, and at this point he is merely a stand-in, like an extra on the movie set.

The real person running for President of the United States in 2008 is Sarah Palin, and anyone who is at least half-way realisitc about it will have to ask; This woman has zero national or international experience, if she is in charge, who's in charge of her, telling her what to do?

The answer to that question is: Not the folks who will have their names on the ballot in less than 60 days.

Obama may not be the greatest pick, but at least you know that he is running his own show, and you know exactly what you are getting for your vote. If you vote for Palin, then reality will be stranger than fiction with a small circle of old white men pulling the strings of the Palin puppet.

This is what I find funny today.

The Obama camp is reported to be privately calling the ringleaders of the Liberal Left to try to reign in all you Obamabots from making these outrageous and ridiculous accusations, and at the same time Obama comes out and calls Sarah Palin a liar.

So what are the misled Children of the Corn to do...follow their orders...or follow the example set by their tin god.

What a dilemma!!!

My prediction is this:

You're all so inmature and undisciplined that you won't be able to stop yourselves, and so you'll remain the greatest tool the McCain Campaign has.

No amount of money could buy what you do for the Repuplican Party.

You all have my many thanks.

This may not get posted because I raise a serious question that middle income folks like me need to hear about & CNN is too worried about losing its standing with the McCain camp. But here goes:

While I care a little that Palin asked people (unsuccessfully) to ban books years ago. I care more that McCain's tax plan calls for a person's medical benefits from their employer to be taxed. I will be paying taxes on the premiums my employer covers for my medical benefits. I am barely afloat and that insurance is a lifeline (even though I still have co-pays, deductibles, policy exclusions etc to pay for). Now, McCain is going to tax that lifeline to cover his tax cuts for the richest of the rich. Under his plan, I go under and my family goes with me to help out the wealthy. Can you afford to have your medical benefits taxed like its income? Can you really take that chance?

You know what happens to a pitbull when it attacks. It eventually gets put down.

Sarah Palin likened herself to a dog, she has the same opinion of herself that I do.......Mush, Mush

I can not stand any more lies!! I am going to VOTE for you Obama I just feel that it is the right thing to do in my heart no more lies did you see Palin talking about fannie and freddie????NO HOW NO WAY NO MCBUSH!!!

While I care a little that Palin asked people (unsuccessfully) to ban books years ago. I care more that McCain's tax plan calls for a person's medical benefits from their employer to be taxed. I will be paying taxes on the premiums my employer covers for my medical benefits. I am barely afloat and that insurance is a lifeline (even though I still have co-pays, deductibles, policy exclusions etc to pay for). Now, McCain is going to tax that lifeline to cover his tax cuts for the richest of the rich. Under his plan, I go under and my family goes with me to help out the wealthy. Can you afford to have your medical benefits taxed like its income? Can you really take that chance?

Yeah, but in honor of all the McCain supporters who continue to smear Obama with baseless rumors, I'm going to continue to believe Palin tried to ban books in the Wasilla library, just as she tries to ban women from having control over their reproductive organs, just as she tries to ban federal protection for the polar bear, just as she tries to ban acceptance of the fact that global warming is caused by human activity.

PALIN SARAH
PALI ARAH
ALIARA
LIAR.

What is the difference between Palin and Bush? Lipstick.
If American wants 4 more years of the same then vote McSame & Bush with lipstick. I for one am Obama all the way!

When are we going to see more Obama and McCain coverage in this race. Why is this news agency and others in this country covering the Rep. Vp choice instead of the people who are actually running for the presidency. I have seen some idiotic coverage in my days but Cnn, you take the cake. People need to see and hear wht these two people are saying, not watching a beauty pagnent with the Pitbull with lipstick If you people want to see a woman who is actually attractive, you let me know, I will send you soem pictures that would make the pitbull look like the pig in the movie Babe. My wife would make her look like a runner up in a local show.. Come on Cnn, get with the show and do what your suppose to do. Where is this impartial, vigorous and fair reporting Cnn is so well known for. You people are losing what this election is all about, the issues.

It is correct that the email list of books is false. However, it is equally correct that then Mayor Palin approached the town librarian about how to go about removing books from the library that the Mayor believed were inappropriate. The librarian refused to do so.

In other words, it is entirely accurate to say that this candidate attempted to remove books from a public library because she opposed them.

So now we are back in the dark ages with an old fashion BOOK BURNING!

I wish someone would ban these lame comment boards. It's like watching pro wrestling: a bunch of people making ridiculous and fake arguments.

According to Wikipedia on this day and time, Palin's claims are patently false.

To quote: "According to Emmons, she and Palin twice discussed the question of library censorship—first in early October then in detail on October 28.[23] Emmons stated Palin asked her if she would object to censorship, and Emmons replied "it would not be just me ... the American Civil Liberties Union would get involved, too."[23] Palin raised the possibility of people circling the library in protest, to which Emmons replied "it would definitely be a problem the ACLU would take on then."[23] In early December, Palin spoke publicly about the issue, using it as an example of a discussion she'd had with her department heads.[23] Palin said, "many issues were discussed, both rhetorical and realistic in nature," adding that censorship "was discussed in the context of a professional question being asked in regards to library policy."[23] No books were removed from the library.[24]

Palin gave signed letters to Emmons and Stambaugh on January 30, 1997 that stated: "I do not feel I have your full support in my efforts to govern the city of Wasilla. Therefore I intend to terminate your employment..."[25] Palin rescinded the firing of Emmons the next day after meeting with her and after what the Anchorage Daily News called "a wave of public support for Emmons."[24] Palin stated that her concerns had been alleviated when Emmons agreed to support Palin's plan to merge the town's library and museum operations.[25] Palin also spoke with Stambaugh at least three times about the matter, but ultimately he was fired as planned. Stambaugh filed a lawsuit which was later dismissed by a court that found the mayor had the right to fire city employees for nearly any reason, including a political one.[26]"

The question is what she meant by it. Was she testing the librarian with a sort of scientific experiment to reveal her character, or was she really serious?

So she never asked anyone to ban a book...oh, please they have people talking about it on TV with people from Alaska...so, now the campaign will have to make up another lie about why Palin wanted to fire the Librarian...this is getting better....just keep giving McCain/Palin enough rope and they will hang themselves with lies! As a former Hillary supporter, I FULLY support the Obama/Biden ticket as I don't want any of my rights as a woman taken away as will be done with Ms. "I'll deny anything negative said about me" Palin...for goodness sakes, she won't even go on TV and answer hard questions...oh that's right, she has to read the Research Books so that she will learn where McCain stands on everything (that was said by Rick Davis)!!! Alot of people here in middle PA feel like there is something that is going to come out about her in a few weeks and she will have to withdraw from the ticket...you know, the old, if it seems to good to be true, it is.

Ummmmm.... How exactly does the candidate from the party that has been in power for 8 years plausibly claim to be the true agent for change???

I don't care if he picked a woman for VP.

The claim completely defies logic.

The only possible "change" they represent is finding ways to make even BIGGER mistakes than Bush.

This Gov is very ODD, she says that God is the one that sent these young boys, men, women and girls to WAR in IRAQ and that is a lie, out and out because Bush/Chaney McCain and Swartzquaff did it. This was a war that was and is based on a LIE and she is telling them by the ton along with McCain. Please stop this maddness and put a halt to the lies. It is making lots of people sick. The Republicans DO NOT CARE ABOUT AMERICA NOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THEY ARE A SEARCH AND DESTROY PARTY!

WHEN A CANDIDATE IS FLASH GRENADED WITH SMEAR RIGHT OFF THE LINE IT ONLY SPELLS ONE THING FOR THE OPPOSITION..... FEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNRELENTING, UNFORGIVING EVER PRESENT TO THOSE LESS CAPABLE TO COMPETE ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. BUT MOB STYLE ANTICS BY THOSE LESS CAPABLE SEEK ONLY TO CLEAR THE FIELD. LEVELING IT PUTS THEM AT A DISADVANTAGE. SOUND FAMILIAR TO ANYONE FROM OBAMAS CAMP. YES IT LOOKS LIKE THIS TO EVERYONE BUT YOU!!!!!!!! LIKE RUNNING AGAINST CHAIRMAN MAO OR COMRAD PUTIN, YES NO?

47-45, stupidity is not written on anyboby's face but it's real.

Sorry, but Palin and McCain have lost all credibility with me. can't lie to my face over and over again and expect me to believe you. I hope others are not believing all the bullcrap and lies these two put out.

Palin's Wasilla records just went online. She was elected with 616 votes in 1996. Wowie wow wow.

According to ABC News tonight, the greatest demographic in the change in lead from Obama to McCain is white women.

Everyone should stop getting bent out of shape. The fact is that the path to electoral victory is clear. McCain cannot win in the electoral college, so everyone calm down. Dems, you are not going to lose and will have both houses of congress and Repugs you will not have the white house nor either house of congress. With that said, everyone can now calm down.

Hillary made the same argument about her votes, but that was not the measure, the measure was delegates and she lost and Obama always knew that she would.

The same thing applies here. It is not about the votes or the national polls, it is about the electoral college and McDumb/Bullwinkle Killer are in trouble.

No McLowIQ / No Liar or Flip Flopper

Since when does the McBush campaign know ANYTHING about the truth /
They wouldn't know the truth about anything if they fell over it.
The McSame camp is built on lies.

Would you say no to government handouts?

I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT!

Let's see... her choice, as a young mayor, was to accept handouts or let the town rot. Like every mayor in America, she went for the handout.

It's common sense, and a horrible attack stance against her.

Maybe she didn't try to ban books, but according to the new lead CNN story, she believes in the "end times" and speaking in tongues.

I hope Americans realize what they are getting into if they vote for this woman.

This is serious. Someone who believes in the rapture and the end times, if she were to become president, would be able to start wars. She said in July she doesn't even know what a vice-president does. Do we really want to see her as president should anything happen to a 72 year old John McCain?

Ask yourself.

Did you even read the article?

A list of books that were "banned" by Palin were not even written yet.

But why let facts get in the way of a good story.

What happened to Joe Biden?

McCain's camp also said she "stopped" the bridge to no where... and about 4 other major things from eBay to taxes to the most earmarks per capita (10x Obama's) (200 million for '09 '10 year) and left Wasyla in 27m in debt!

oh, and she takes away property tax or something and sends a check to everyone... and then asks for earmarks from the US Govt! what a CROOK!

The facts are starting to come out about Palin's actions, and this is just the beginning. Fortunately she will have to exposed for the narrow minded, ill prepared opportunist that she is. Is anyone wondering about her commitment to care for her Down Syndrome child? That is a full time job for life. With that baby only four months old, who is going to take care of that child? Obviously not her. Is this who we want as a heartbeat away from the President?

Obama is just upset that Gov Palin reminded us all that he published more books than major legislations.

Sarah Palin: did you you or did you not ban some books from the library? Did you or did you not fire the librarian? Did you or did you not lie about the bridge to no where?

Hahahaha! A White House shotgun wedding...priceless!

Let's put an end to this SENSELESS war once and for all and keep the billions of dollars spent overseas to use on building up our OWN COUNTRY! Now, that's what I call being patriotic! McCain scares me...seriously. He's hot headed and pro-war. Palin is a joke. I'm so worried about our environment and economy. PLEASE PEOPLE...WAKE UP!

Amazing that the only backing of Palin right now on the blogs, is trying to out smear Obama with changing the subject. Any questioning of her statements, present or past is met with shouting what about such and such for Obama. The republicans can't back her up because most of them have not idea where she stands or what she has said in the past. Obama has been vetted by the blogs, media, and the american people for the last 18 months, Your new candidate IS going to be vetted, by the blogs, media, and the american public. Your choice.

First Obama and his supporters attack her because she's a working mother, now they are attacking her for her religion. Funny, when she heard something offensive in her church, she left and joined another. Obama sat and listed to hate and racism for 20 years, and dedicated a book to the man spreading the hate. Of course he threw him under the bus later, but those are the facts. Obama sat and listened to a man who said we deserved what happened to us on 9/11. Now he's attacking her religion, that is rich! My personal belief is that religion doesn't belong in politics, but Obama has a lot of nerve! He really sounds desperate!

She did ask about banning books. they were not banned because she got big kick back.

That is very different from the fake list being sent.

just because a fake list was made does not make the fact that she asked about banning books untrue.

I have people in Alaska and I happen to know that she did for a fact ask that books be removed. If thats not attempting to ban, then I don't know what is.

All I can say is that if John McCain gets into the WHITE HOUSE we better hope and pray that he has good health. I voted for Hillary because I knew that Bill would be right there to help her, but I would not vote for this power hungry woman, she would probably boot McCain out just so she could be President.

I think McCain must believe that women are stupid. We recognize a ploy when we see one. Fact is Mccain is afraid of the issues, so he has exposed us to this sad "'hillary substitute" who will in fact reinforce the notion that women are unable to lead. Hillary is a qualified women,not a figure head. Democrats we must show up on Nov 4, and elect Barack Obama our next President of the United States. Don't let the Republicans and the media still another election. We literally can not afford a 3rd Bush term. Think back to the time when your sons and daughters were safe at home, not fighting a war we were suckered into, or when your home was not in foreclosure. The person who we select as president should not be determined by an attempt to once again distort the truth or take us away from the issues we face as a nation by parading Sarah Palin around as if she is the next best thing. Lets not get caught up in another lie. Don't believe tha Bush is not Advising McCain on how to steal an election. We ARE SMARTER THAN THIS !!!!!

Democrats – the party that can always count on winning the concession speech the day after Election day!

Obama made a very bad mistake when he didn't pick Hillary. Most of us PUMA voters will be voting for OMoma. And another thing folks- stop watching Opray who endorsed Obama doing her silly dance.

Let the Sarah smears begin. Obama deal with his all year. It's your turn.

Barack – The champion of the sheep that can't think for themselves...

i have read some of the most outrageous, hateful unintelligent ads on this site from McCain/Palin supporters...i only have one question to you. what does McCain/Palin stand for? i have heard a lot of tired slogans and even more about their "views" of Obama, but nothing about his policy. i am not trying to be snide here but all i hear from McCain is drill here drill now and surge...the things i hear from the supporters about Obama are nothing short of hate crimes even racist. without mentioning Obama, WHAT WILL MCCAIN DO FOR US.please be specific. thank you , Undecided

Why won't you discuss your proposal on the economy, Sarah? Oh that's right, because you and John don't know "Jack" about the economy. That's our #1 problem right now. Seems to me if you wanna be leaders of this country, you might want to study up on the economy BEFORE November.

Hey! They stole my theme! I've been talking and talking and talking and talking and talking and talking about change! Now they stole my theme! That was my theme! I want it back! Because all I can do is talk...I can't actually produce change! Now what am I supposed to do! Oh Crap....there goes history!

Why can't this woman speak to the press? Why do we have to wait until McCain tells you what to say. Why can't we find out what you really think. Like how you wanted the Bridge to nowhere until it was a dead deal and then you were against it. Or how if a woman or young girl is raped or a victim of incest she can't have an abortion. Thanks sarah but no thanks!!!

Remember America, The GOP said It's Not About The Issues!

It's A Beauty Pageant Mind Set For Them!

The Issues Are Window Dressing!

Who do the Republicans think they're kidding? The cat is out of the box.

McCain needs to bring up the fact that Obama cast a yes vote for the bridge to nowhere. Obama acts so innocent.

The fact is, in 1996, when she became mayor of Wasilla, Sarah Palin asked Mary Ellen Emmons, the Librarian in Wasilla, whether she would be OK with removing books from the shelves if asked to do so. She was asked by Mrs. Palin at least three different times. Ms. Emmons rightly (and empahtically) said "no way". Ms. Emmons then got a letter from Palin, saying that she was fired. However, the residents of Wasilla liked and respected Emmons and rose up in her defense, and ultimately she was able to keep her job.
While Mrs. Palin may have never had a specific list of books to ban in her hands, she clearly thought it would be her right to limit what the people of the community could read. It is only because the townspeople rose up in defense of Ms. Emmons that stopped Mrs. Palin from developing a list of books to ban.
Do not let anyone convince you that Mrs. Palin would never censor, remove or ban a book–she clearly has contemplated the action.

I think the image of Palin is clear without making anything up. All flash and no substance. McCain is obviously smitten by appearance.

SO WHY DID SHE FIRE THE LIBRARIAN IN WASILLA?!?

PALIN ASKED HER IF SHE WOULD BAN BOOKS.

LIBRARIAN SAID NO! PALIN SAID YOUR FIRED! GO TO

THE WASILLA GOVERNMENT PAGES AND ADN.COM (THE PAPER)!

YOU WILL SEE HOW THE MCCAIN CAMP IS SETTING UP CNN!

if ignorance was bliss,all republicans would be eternally happy.

The book ban is NOT a rumor. Ask the librarian. The depth of the McBush/Palin lies is absolutely remarkable.

ROLE MODEL #1:

Jamie Lynn Spears was savaged by the far rabid right religious fascists. She was pregnant at 16, and later married. She was presented as the poster child of “moral decay” in America. Her mother Lynn Spears was not spoken of very kindly either.

ROLE MODEL #2:

Stay with me while I outline a hypothetical situation. A 17 year old teenager will marry in November, 6 months pregnant after ignoring lifelong teachings of "abstinence only" as teenage birth control. The wedding will take place in the Rose Garden and hosted by Bush complete with helicopters hovering just outside the White House no fly zone. Sometime in December the little “blessing” will arrive, perhaps vying for the first New’s Year’s baby. Now, I can only imagine the paparazzi mob scene next May when the mother actually graduates from high school and the price of the resultant shots of her in Senior ‘09 regalia. What would the rabid right say about the hypothetical mother in this case?

So, to recap. For those of you out there that do not understand the definition of Republican hypocrisy, please reread the first two paragraphs until you figure it out.

BEFORE IT'S OVER WITH..........OBAMA WILL LOSE GROUND AND FALL WAY BEHIND IN THE POLLS. JUST WAIT, FOLKS! THE MAN IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT.

If McCain is elected, for the first time in my adult life I will be truly ashamed of my COUNTRY!

Aware isn't very aware.

Just one more distraction for McCain/Palin. Pretty soon the distractions will wear off the shine of Gov Palin.

Let's ask McCain why his son so conveniently left his exec bank job due to "family reasons" a week before the bank went under? Just this last month.....Geeze... more of the same.....

Pathetic McCain. Now he has to use putty to plug a leaking sinking ship. The honeymoon period it seems to be coming to an end. The little Palin puppy that deserves your protection to unscrupulously secure the presidency is exposed for the fraud she is. The lies she told are catching up and you have to always cry foul. You disseminated lies about Barack. You plagiarized his strategy for change. You and your cronies even stole from his speeches including Lindsay Graham. It is unbelievable that an American hero has stooped so low whilst aspiring for the highest office in the land. Ciao.

"I am a former democrat and Hillary Clinton supporter now enthusiastically for McCain/Palin. They are the authentic reformers with integrity. They will deliver the change Americans believe in!"

They disagree vehemently with every single thing Hillary Clinton stands for. What in blazes is wrong with you?

Will the news media finally cover the dirty smear campaigns by Obama and his supporters? It did not take long for them to get back in the groove and start to throw the mud. This is what Hillary supporters and PUMAs were talking about during the primaries, the lack of accountability of the media to hold Obama to the same integrity and honor held to other candidates. This is why PUMAs will never forgive Obama and the news media just yawns. Get real and cover the story for goodness sake. You are not covering people running for the most popular slogan, we are looking to vote for the most qualified person to be the President of the United States. By the way, Biden said Obama was not qualified to be President in Iowa, too. Why no coverage of that speech?

...more frothing...come on libs, keep up the smears...they certainly appear to be helping your candidate's cause...

Good Luck.

Dems, Independents & unhappy Republicans, I say this is all a distraction! Don't fall for these distractions. Over the past 8 years America has lost its way due to the failed policies of George Bush and the Republican party!

The Unemployment rate is at its highest ever, thousands of troops are being redeployed to Afghanistan and more killings in Iraq, more ciitizens have lost their homes, jobs and even more. We still have 47 million without healthcare and Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac had to be bailed out to prevent collapse. I say "Enough!"… of the shennanigans of John McCain & Sarah Palin. Lets talk about the issue and stop with the circus McPalin is creating to get people to forget about how far this country has fallen. If you like the past 8 years then vote McPalin…But–if you want real change and someone to take us into the future to help our children and grandchildren then vote Obama/Biden for judgement, wisdom, experience, hope and unity of the American people McCain/Palin=Bush "more of the same insane governance"

These are the same type of "Weasel Words" we've heard from Ms. Palin before.

She did approach the town librarian about censorship. When it became clear to Sarah that the librarian wasn't going to go along AND had the backig of a sufficient number of residents, Ms. Palin backed off.

The list was not as large as has been circulated in a separate email but make no mistake about it, Sarah Palin DID attempt to have books pulled.

By commenting on this large list without addressing the attempts to intimidate the librarian, the McCain Palin ticket is playing fast and loose with words.

You know ... kinda like we she MISLEAD the public (AND HER RUNNING MATE) into believing she sold that jet on EBAY for a profit. We now know she did not.

This is not even a big thing to lie about. If she'd decieve us on this, she'd surely decieve us on the BIG THINGS.

I can not follow John McCain as my leader.

"aware" looks like a Republican who greatly needs attention. I guess "aware" believes that life begins at conception!!!

Well at least she is a PROUD AMERICAN V.PRES.

So has Sarah Palin stopped lying about the "Thanks but no thanks to the Bridge to Nowhere" yet?

I could never understand the "debate" over the abortion issue. How can government expect to take a personal decision out of the hands of a woman. Will the govenment be around to help raise the child? we all agree that people on welfare and kids in foster homes is bad (drain on the economy etc) so why perpetuate the cycle by trying to force a woman to have a child she will not be able to afford to support?
Palin is anti-abortion no exception and not trying to be insensitive but I wonder what she would have done if God forbid her daughter was raped and got pregnant. If her daughter then wanted to have an abortion (as she probably would) how would that play out.

Mccain wants to stay in Iraq 100 years until victory is gained. First of all what is victory how will it be measured? When will America understand that you are not fighting "insurgents" but an idea which is being perpetuated, grown and spread by yourselves in the relatives of each son, daughter, brother and sister of these iraqis you kill. An idea cannot be fought with guns and bombs but with direct talks. Which Mccain opposes. I'm sure I've filled my space on this blog but just a few points for you guys to think about when voting. Thanks for your time.

I am so tired of the big to do going around in regards to Palin, she is just another politician and that's that! I think that the American voters will eventually see that she is just anothe rpolitician and I bet they will realize that she is not the person we want taking care of our finances, foriegn policies and certainly not the person meeting with other countries leaders, considering she can only recite a speeach that has been written by a acampaign. When the shi- hits the fan, she is not going to be able to handle the issues with other leaders who are a completely different breed. As far as I am concerned, Palin is a very divisive person, sarcastic woman and very inexperienced on the national scene. Palin is a great governor for Alaska but she is not ready for the presidency. Obama is a more cool, collective and calm type of person who will bring about change and bring respect back to America in the wrold. CNN, I try and try to post my comments and never get posted. Please don't do it again, post my comments!

aware u sound like a nut....

there's no way no how mccain/palin is going to win, they both will be exposed for the phonies they are...

Throw them under the bus pushing woman back 209 years to abortions in the back alleys next thing with Mcbush and PcPhailing she will decide only white men
can vote (Unless they are voting for her that will be the exception on voting )
Is this what they are refering to when they say a Witch will be coming in from the north riding a broom stick and the Witch will decide what we read ,where we go and she will be fallowed by this old phart she will kissing him all the time you know where.
God help us if this Witch isnt sent back to where she came from .
Obama get fired up we must return them to North L:and

fine if you want obama to loose go ahead but obamas supporter are not going to vote for mccai or clinton nor that women palin

PALIN LIES ON OBAMA AND BIDEN. REPUBLICANS DICTATED TO MEDIA HANDS OFF OF ASKING PALIN QUESTIONS, BUT IT'S OKAY FOR YOU MAKE COMMERCIALS FULL OF LIES ABOUT OBAMA AND IT'S OKAY FOR THE MEDIA TO ATTACK OBAMA AND BIDEN.

IT APPEARS THAT THE REPUBLICANS OWN THE MEDIA !!!!
ATTACK AND LIE ABOUT OBAMA AND LIE IN THE POLLS SO THAT THE PEOPLE THINK PALIN AND MCCAIN IS WINNING.
LIE ABOUT HELPING THEM. PALIN AND MCCAIN ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BUSH POLITICS. LIE ABOUT MY PREGNANT TEENAGE DAUGHTER WHO GOT ENGAGED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CONVENTION WITH NO RING. THE SELF PROCLAIMED REDNECK COMES OUT LOOKING LIKE THE BOY NEXT DOOR. THE PREGNANT TEEN'S BELLY HIDDEN BY A BLANKET AND A BABY IS NOW EXPOSED PROUDLY LIKE CINDERELLA AND PRINCE CHARMING. PALIN WHO IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ABUSE OF POWER BECAUSE SHE FIRED SOMEONE FOR A PERSONAL VENDETTA AND THEN LIED SAYING AS A MAVERICK SHE FOUGHT THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE, EXCEPT THERE IS FILM SHOWING NOT ONLY HER SUPPORT, BUT HER SITTING NEXT TO THE GOOD OLD BOYS SHE ALLEGED FOUGHT AGAINST AND THE MEDIA PORTRAYS HER A FAIRYTALE PITBULL WITH LIPSTICK, INSTEAD OF THE LYING FRAUD THAT SHE IS.

Obama trolls? We may not all be beauty queens like Sarah, but we're not that ugly.

In a democracy, it's important to be informed about the issues and the leaders before deciding who will be entrusted with the safety of our country and the future of our children. We not only have the right to question, but the duty to do so. Especially since this new face has never been vetted as the other candidates were.

She didnt ban books but she fired the librarian, and had to reinstate her . lets hear interview from her , a librarian would not lie.

James, you hit he nail on the head. The Repugs are trying to maintain an unholy alliance. The Repug lobbyists and neocons have used and abused conservative Christians who are of meager to modest means in the name of God, gays, guns, abortion, and the threat of increases in taxes. Senator Obama is right. The Repugs do a good job o running campaigns, but a very poor job of governing. Reagan was bad, Bush was worse, and McCain would be even worst.

Unless a person is racist and just can;t get over the fact that Obama is biracial, there is NO acceptable excuse for supporting the McCain/Palin ticket. Jesus asked: How can you hate your brother whom you have seen and say that you love Your Father in heaven whom you have not seen.

"But Gov. Palin's claim comes with a serious caveat. She endorsed the multimillion dollar project during her gubernatorial race in 2006. And while she did take part in stopping the project after it became a national scandal, she did not return the federal money. She just allocated it elsewhere." -Wall Street Journal.

Fact Check that, McCain! You ran on this bridge to nowhere tirade and then you picked a supporter/flip flopper/Sen. Ted-Stevens lover as your VP! Keep it up!

I have said it before and I will say it again:

Senator Obama, can you spell U-N-E-L-E-C-T-A-B-L-E?

Here's a hint: it starts with H-I-L-L-A-R-Y. And to all of you young people who will not show up on November 4: do you get it now why us Hillary supporters (supporters since you were in diapers) are angry at the stolen primaries? Sure, Obama won them fair and square. Congratulations to all of you and for all of your hard work.

And, Congratulations to Governor Palin for standing around for the last 24 months "ruling" Alaska, which has 1.5 times the population that Woodstock had in 1969 (that's Woodstock the concert, not the town).

And let's not forget the 99% support Senator Obama gets from the informed African American voters. Thanks and congratulations to you as well.

I am STILL writing in Hillary Rodham Clinton on November 4, 2008.
You should too, so this disaster never happens again.

Reform for McCain/Palin may just boil down to the way toilet paper is installed in the White House.

Sarah Palin needs to be playing with her children before playing politics.

The women has 5 kids, one who is pregnant, and one with serious special needs. This is just selfish and pathetic how this lady has LEFT EVERYONE OF HER CHILDREN BEHIND FOR HER OWN SELFISH NEEDS!

Anyone who claims to be conservative and votes for anyone like this is NO conservative!

I will be voting for Barack Obama.

What is the real reason that she asked for the resignation of the librarian then?

Did she or did she not say she knew "in her heart" that she did not have the librarian's support?

What would be the impact in a 5000 person town of the Mayor "not having the support" of the town librarian?

ASK THE QUESTIONS – IT'S YOUR JOB!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?

this just proves that the radical and extremist factions of both sides are the most dangerous to our political future. since there is now a backlash against the comments about plain's parenting style, the new angle to have people believe that she is someone who will support book bans, and who knows, maybe dare we say it... book burnings. the extreme left and extreme right are what is mainly wrong with our politics. a close second is the dumb politicians who cater to these elements and further divide americans. let's all come together to birng back common sense into our politics.

Now McCain's people might understand what it feels like to be smeared. They've been smearing Obama since he began his campaign. Maybe supporters and opponents can call a truce and debate the issues, instead?

in the interview i saw, the librarian said that mayor palin came to her and asked how would someone go about getting a book off of the shelf at the library that they would be opposed to.......and later when the mayor was asked about this, she said she was asking hypothetically.

a social conservative "hypothetically" asking to get certain books removed that someone doesnt think it is appropriate for the entire town.

lol.. that would be like vp cheney how to "hypothetically" how someone could waterboard someone without facing charge of crimes against humanity...

more of the same.. not for me

obama/biden because we cant afford another big spending social conservative and and war mongering neoconservative in a "fiscal conservative" costume... how can anyone trust the party that gave us the wonderful bush/cheney years.. i dont

The list may be bogus but the fact that she asked about whether she could have books banned is not. She's one scary woman who seems to think she is all-powerful. Imagine what could happen if she were VP or President.

Palin tried to get the librarian fired once she knew that she would not ban any books. However, thanks to the residents of Wasilla the librarian was not fired.

This is what CNN should have posted.

Obamabots desperation on these post. Rumors, rumors just to destroy your opponent. Actually lies, lies.

No she didn't ban any books. She just asked the librarian to remove them from the library. Get used to it because this is exactly what the next 4 years will be like under these clowns. Then we can all argue over whether water-boarding is torture, whether the earth is only a few thousand years old and how a pregnant 17 year old is a blessing so long as she is a Republican.

So this list is wrong, actually I believe the list was a joke, but the underlaying facts are true?

TYPICAL LEFT WING SLEAZE!

1. In 2006 PALIN DID SUPPORT THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE WITH THE GOOD OLD BOYS. SHE LIED !!!!

2. PALIN DID NOT SELL THE JET ON EBAY. SHE LIED !!!!
3. PALIN DID NOT FIRE HER CHEF, BUT SHIFTED HER AND SHE STILL COOKED FOR HER. SHE LIED !!!!
4. PALIN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ABUSE OF POWER !!!!
5. PALIN FIRED THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER WALT MONEGAN FOR NOT FIRING HER EX-BROTHER IN LAW.
6. PALIN LIED AND SAID SHE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
7. WHEN PROOF CAME BY ONE OF HER EMPLOYEES, SHE DID NOT REPENT, OR ADMIT SHE LIED, SHE SAID SHE SEES HOW HER ACTIONS COULD BE SEEN AS BEING APART OF THESE CHARGES.
SHE IS A LIAR. SHE IS NO PRESIDENT MATERIAL. SHE HAS NO INTEGRITY. THE MEDIA IS BIAS. YOU CAN ATTACK OBAMA, BUT NOT PALIN. YOU HAVE NO INTEGRITY.

The more I see and hear about the McCain/Palin duo worries me verry much. We've been directed by cowboys for the past eight years and I don't think we need another dose of the shoot from the hip cow-persons. Obama supporter from Kansas,

Idiots who spread rumors like this should realize that by doing this they only serve to discredit ALL anti-Palin stories legit or not.

Paling should say I take pride in changing my positions!! She claimed during the acceptance speech that she had rejected the funds from Fed. to build the "bridge to nowhere". Now the real truth is out – she was for it (in fact the reports say she wanted it built earlier than scheduled) before the flak was raised and then she started saying she doesn't want the earmark!! and the beauty of it is that she took the $233 million dole out anyways to buy votes of Alskans by using that money for other projects in Alaska!! What a sleezy person.

She is a politician much the same as Bush. She has a style of not really wanting to get her hands dirty rather have other people do it for her. Not my words but a newspaper in Alaska. I am so unsure which say she really thinks. She was for the bridge before she was against it. She is a reformer but takes millions in earmarks. The right wing conservatives are so happy with Palin that they are now spinning her daughter's pregnancy as okay? I remember when Jamie Lynn Spears got pregnant the people on another network F_X Network as well as a very famous right wing radio show with R.B. initials. On the pinhead front. The blame falls primarily on the parents of the girl who obviously have little control over her and says the parents are the culprits respectively. Amazing.

if mccain wins i will not be voting in 2012 so all you obama supporters are going want to do the same thing you are not going to vote mccain in 2012 and niether am i going to vote for clinton so if you pumas want to see clinton run and win in 2012 vote obama dont vote mccain

Sarah – the champion of the small brain people – ban what you don't understand (or at least try until the towns people revolted).

She may not have banned books, but she did speak to someone about "what would happen if I told you to ban objectionable books.." Hiding behind a hypothetical statement is just as bad as lying. If you vote for her to be your VP and McCain to be your President...you deserve every single thing you get.

I saw the purported list and noted that several of the book on it were published after 1996. HOWEVER, what is a matter of pubic record is that Palin asked the Wasilla librarian if she would be "receptive" to removing certain books and the librarian replied with an emphatic "no," she would NOT be receptive. She was later fired by Palin. To even think that in America today a pubic official would suggest banning or removing books he/she found objectionable is incredible in and of itself. But worse, is a public official who believes he or she is an instrument of God's will, or who invokes God to support, for example, a pipeline project. Palin may seem like the Mom down the street, but her views are extreme in the extreme.

JUST SOME MORE OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS FLASE LYING TACTICS. THIS IS THE CHANGE THEY PROMISED AMERICA. LYING AND MALT LIQUOR DRINKING. IT'S GETTING OLD. IT MAY HAVE WORKED FOR A WHILE TO GET YOU BY HILLARY BUT WILL NOT FLY ANYMORE. COME UP WITH SOME FACTS, PLEASE AND QUIT COPYING.

Sarah palin is just like Bush and Cheney they will say anything to win an election, now you see why they call him mack/Bush

How about the clips of her at church and her speechs for the bridge to nowhere?

Are we imagining those as well?

Good job CNN. She just wanted to know how one might go about removing books from the public library. She wasn't implying she actually wanted to! We'll have to expect craven misresentations like this from the thoroughly cowed press corp for a few more days, I suspect. The SuperMommy narrative still has half a tank left. Wait til next week for the air to start leaking out this media balloon

For all you PUMAS for Palin now.

She will TAKE AWAY your choice!
She believes GOD's WILL equals the WAR in IRAQ!
She believes GOD's WILL equals HER PIPELINE IDEA OVER ANOTHER'S!
She believes ONLY IN CREATIONISM.

DON"T BE SHEEP. MCCAIN/PALIN

Here we go again.

America is finally catching on that you never believe everything you see on TV news.

I'm laughing my head off! The same liberals who were 'outraged' over unsubstantiated rumors and personal attacks against Obama spew nothing BUT unsubstantiated rumors and personal attacks against McCain/Palin.
Hypocrisy alert!

Regrets, Big Regrets if McCain/Palin get into the White House. She does not deserve the position. She is not even a leader by an stretch on a worldwide level and the American need to get a real grip about is happening here. A no name and only 60 days to go. Is America so stupid to risk 4 years of a no name and McSame in the White HOuse running this country. If the media can stop it from happening, they owe it to this country to do so.

Palin can't take care of her house, can't take care of the White House.

Well at least it was a credible rumor. Why would Palin even inquire about banning books unless she were considering it?

Go ahead, try to falsely smear her again and watch that one backfire too.
America loves an underdog!
BIG MAC & THE CUDA!

All of Palins inconveinent truths are adding up fast.Everytime something gets fully checked it is then said,at the begining I said that or I only asked that question.It all started when she was quick picked for VP nominee.From there she came out to tell America that she was the most experienced,best,non-pork,reforming maverick and was better then any American that did not see it her way.Not to foget she was just plain repulsive in the way she said all of this.The Rebulicans (I doubt McCain had a choice) put her out there as the next best thing to apple pie.Then because they used a blind date for McCain they did not know much about her and so the media did what all Americans wanted,they vetted her.From there we find out the truth and it hurts and is insulting.They further insult Americans by highjacking Obamas "Change" theme.I don't care about her daughter, I don't care about her church, I don't care about her personal life to a degree.For crying out loud though, everyone has a right to know what she stands for other then canned speeches.Everyone has a right to know that she was indeed for the bridge before she was against it.That is what we call an outright lie and taking credit for nixing it when she was not the one that scrapped it.Don't forget she kept the money.Don't tell America that you are a pork barrell reformer before you tell them the truth about your pork barrell exceptence.Obama has never said he did not recieve pork barrell money or try to make it look like he accepted any.And lets not forget the difference of size in states between Palin and Obama.There are so many mistruths and lies in a very short time it is enough to just say no to Palin.She did ask the librarian about censorship and Palin did want to fire her so it is true that there was at the very least a thought of censorship.That is a point one needs to know before decing on what ticket best represents America.If the Republicans want to throw someone unknown in Americans faces and pick for VP they should be ready to be asked questions and if the answers are suspect you better expect Americans will stand up and find the truth.

Well, since almost everything she claimed has been debunked, I'll likely believe anything against her. it's a habit for her to lie.

Do your job and report the truth about Gov Palin CNN. You never had a problem doing so with Obama!

The liberal liars call tell all the lies they want, but one thing is sure.

Sarah Palin will be the first woman President of the United States when John McCain leaves office in 8 years.

COUNTRY FIRST McCain / Palen 08

You really have to report this correctly:
1. Sarah Palin asked the local town librarian if she would agree to ban books. She was tld "No."
2. As a result she fired the librarian.
3. The librarian was later reinstated after some protests.

So yes, the "list" is a hoax, but Palin's attempt to censure books in her town are true as is her firing of a libfrarian for refusing to do that.

Do NOT be intimidated by the Republican meat grinder. Put the facts out there. Chase that librarian. It's all true.

All she asked was "what would be your response if I asked you to remove some books?" She did not ask for specific books to be removed. Frankly, I find it to be a valid question for a department head. I would want to know where my employees stand on issues that may come up during my term.

I'm still undecided on my vote, but I'm getting sick of all the false rumors about both candidates and their running mates. Seriously, there's enough dirt on everyone, do we really need to make stuff up?

Seriously. She didn't ban the books, but she did hypothetically ask the librarian if she would comply to prove her loyalty. She then fired the librarian and reinstated her the next day, a sort of "loyalty test"? What the heck kind of ridiculous nonsense is that? Sure, this makes her sound MUCH better.

Yet more McCain/Palin lies: Though no specific titles have been discovered, she DID try to get the town librarian to agree to book banning- TWICE! Then fired her when she wouldn't submit. Keep your eyes on these self-proclaimed mavericks at all times- they'll stab you in the back if you blink.

Looks like that team of lawyers that the GOP sent to Alaska is getting their "monies" worth.

We live in a pluralistic society. How can the citizens of this great country consider the McCain Palin ticket if they believe in "government for all?" Legislating based on one religious belief in a country made up of many religions seems to me to be anti-American.

Mr. McCain is old. This is not a discriminatory statement; it is a fact. It is entirely possible that he could die in office. Ms. Palin is not considered to be ready for the Sunday talk shows. How can she be ready to be the President?

Has this country gone mad?

Wow, she's good at dissembling.

She asked the librarian if she could ban some books. The librarian flatly rejected the idea.

Now Palin is saying she never asked to ban any *particular* book.

That's because the librarian put a stop to it, before it could progress to that level.

Does she have some slimy lawyer parsing words for her, or it that her natural talent?

Obviously some comment posters don't actually bother to read the article correctly as Hillary Supporter for Obama has illustrated. No where does it say that Gov. Palin TRIED to ban any books. Yeesh!

Where did it say she TRIED to ban books?

“This is categorically false. The fact is that as Mayor, Palin never asked anyone to ban a book and not one book was ever banned, period,”

She Also Wants To Teach Creationism In Schools! This Woman Thinks That Gay People Can Pray Away The Gay Inside Of Them! How Ridiculous Can You Get! Her Church Teaches If You Are Gay It Means You Are Not Praying Enough! Mark My Words. . . He This Woman Ever Gets Into The White House Womens Rights Will Be Set Back Along With Americans Who Are Gay!

It's sad these rumors keep getting splurted out because the DNC has ran out of stuff to talk about. There's nothing left to Obama but an empty suit so smearing the Republican VP choice is all that's left. Obama can not speak without studdering in public, without a written speech. Palin proved she could when her teleprompter was not working for most of her speech. Even Giuliani's teleprompter wasn't working right and he delivered a great speech. So go ahead and keep spewing this junk out. The more the desperate you've become.

McCain/Palin 08, Palin '12/'16
No Way, No How, No Hillary the Hag.

When will she tell us the books she wanted to ban???

The little pathelogical liar is being slowly outed.

Palin did send a letter of termination to the Librarian. The city actually had a show down on the issue and she withdrew her termination letter.
she is a bully.

This is really funny... I'd believe anything about the PALIN-McCain ticket. Are they saying this and hoping Americans believe it, or are they manipulating things again, just like they did when some "unknown" person not connected with the campaign modified her Wikipedia biography 30+ times only 2 days prior to the announcement of her selection?

Give me a break – who does this arrogant bimbo and the white haired old guy blurred in the background behind her think they're kidding? "Mavericks" – what a joke -aAnd if her boss won't let her take questions from the press, or even campaign alone, maybe we'll never know.

From Anchorage Daily News Sept. 4, 2008:

Back in 1996, when she first became mayor, Sarah Palin asked the city librarian if she would be all right with censoring library books should she be asked to do so.

According to news coverage at the time, the librarian said she would definitely not be all right with it. A few months later, the librarian, Mary Ellen Emmons, got a letter from Palin telling her she was going to be fired. The censorship issue was not mentioned as a reason for the firing. The letter just said the new mayor felt Emmons didn't fully support her and had to go.

When any religion is taken to extreme, it becomes dangerous.
I see palin as a religious extremist. We cannot have this in our
government .

Careful now... you may just incur the wrath of god. hahahahaha To which i say, Bring it!

i am voting for obama

The librarian has stated she was asked what her response would be if the Shilla from Wasilla provided the librarian a list of books to ban. She said she would not ban the books.

As to this "race" card, Obama is both black and white, so who is he playing the "race" card against, little green men from Mars???

Maybe if she was more honest when she was first introduced to us, we wouldn't be so suspicious about everything about her. But when she said she said 'no thanks' to the Bridge to Nowhere when she actually supported it, and she gave the impression that she sold a jet on Ebay when the listing never got sold, and she said she was a fiscal conservative but she really hired a lobbyist to get money for her town, and when she exaggerated about her accomplishments as mayor, and she has a troopergate scandal going on, and on and on... then it seems like there are probably more problems that we should know about. And when the only time that we've heard her talk is during a 30-minute prepared speech where she lied and smeared and mocked and insulted, then I'm not really feeling like giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Watch out Sarah – the witch hunters are out in force ! Of course no Democrate has any skeletons in their closet. So Sarah, being a woman, is fair game? Is this fair? NO No more than the beating Hillary took from the Press during her Run. So if the Dems didn't want her why are they dis-ing the Republicans choice? Sarah isn't even running for the same position as Hillary was. Does Joe feel THAT threatened? Can't he handle one small "pit bull"? Just wait until the debate! Better yet, wait until the elections. The press will do & say ANYTHING to discredit Sarah Palin. We should boycott all political press coverage. That would stop the Dems from whinning.

I think the republicans have set themselves up for all this rumor mongering. Remember when they tried to set Obama as Muslim and a gazillion other things that were totally false. Problem is, Palin did look into the prospect of banning books and she may have cancelled the bridge to nowhere, but she sure as heck took their money to do so.

I don't think there is going to be enough time for all the maligning that is surely headed her way to get straightened out before the election. And frankly, I think the last two elections are proof that the Republican's could stand a little swiftboating.

Palin is a temporary distraction. Once she is able to be interviewed the world will see that this was a bad pick. Palin doesn't know the capitol of Iraq.

Polls – Obama lost his lead, real reformers McCain & Palin, nuff said.

You will lose Obama! You never did have what it takes to be president of the United States of America. You were just a flash in the pan with good reading skills and a phony grin!

And, Hillary Clinton can't win back voters from McCain/Palin. Hillary lost all credibility when she put party over country and propped up the loser selected by the media and the DNC!

I am a former democrat and Hillary Clinton supporter now enthusiastically for McCain/Palin. They are the authentic reformers with integrity. They will deliver the change Americans believe in!

hahaha.......i especially like the other part about firing the librarian as part of a loyalty purge only to rehire her. Loyalty purge.....yep that sounds like someone who will be willing to work with others to get things done as VP....more like if you dont agree with her you will face the consequences....SCARY

PICK OF PALIN IS AN INSULT !!! AND PALIN LIED
AND YOU ARE NOT HILLARY !!!

Palin learns from the best. In her first speech she said she fought against the good old boys and adamantly opposed the Bridge to Nowhere, so why in 2006 did she sit next to the good old boy and support the Bridge to Nowhere. Now she is running with the Good Old Boy who voted over 90% with Bush. I am a woman and Barack Obama represents change for America and change for Americans.
Ms. Palin, please check what you did and said before you say it on TV. Was that someone who looked liked you in 2006 who was sitting next to the Good Old Boy supporting the Bridge to Nowhere ??? McCain’s pick is like McCain. The Same thing. Lie to People. Hope we don’t notice. Hope we are not smart enough to check !!!

There's better things to go after Palin about than book-banning.

How about her latest gaffe regarding Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae? She thought their problems were because they had gotten too big for taxpayers. Little did she know that FNM and FRE were PRIVATE organizations.

We CANNOT have someone who knows SO little about the economy in the white house. Add to that McCain's admission that he doesn't know much about the economy, and you've got 2 people who are NOT ready to lead the United States.

People, please think carefully before you consider your vote.

I don't know why people want to make stuff up about Palin - there's plenty of real ammunition to work with. To wit:

1) She had no position on Iraq as of March 2007.
2) She was all for the Bridge to Nowhere, until it was convenient to be against it.
3) It wasn't exactly "straight talk" regarding the jet she attempted to sell on Ebay.
4) There are still lingering questions about her and her husband's involvement with the secessionist group in Alaska
5) There are still lingering questions about her pastor problem, the man who thinks Alaska will be a sanctuary for the faithful

and that's all we know of now. If people think that Obama is risky, this gal takes risky to a whole new level.

I think Sarah is great – is this going to be waiting for moderation also? Actually she is a blatant power monger who knows no truth.

Apparently the Obama trolls are out enforce!

The same dirty tactics he used during the primaries is again coming to light! He unleashes all these paid surrogates to troll all kinds of blogs and spread all kinds of vicious rumors that he, the almighty ego, has made up. Look in your closet first before you let your smear machine loose.

I was born and raised in Alaska and moved to the southeast 3 years ago but my heart and love is and will always be in Alaska. I have followed Gov Palin as Mayor of Wasilla and as Gov for Alaska. She has done a lot of positive things for Alaska since ousting Gov Frank Murkowski which is not an easy thing to do. Regarding the book ban I know it was a rumor and now has been confirmed as a not a true rumor. If memory services me well I remember a time several years ago when a group of people were trying to get Harry Potter books banned from the school district but that was not at the Mayor or Governor level but within the school district itself. You have to have lived in Alaska to understand we are a special and unique group of people who still believe and trust others for the most part and lend a hand to others in need. I lived through the '64 earthquake in Anchorage and as a child same the true meaning of what it meant to be an Alaskan. People who live in what we call "outsiders or the lower 48" cannot begin to understand what it truly means to be from Alaska and proud to be an Alaskan. I dont share all the same political opinions of Gov Palin but can see from the media although she doesnt have the experience of some of the other candidates she has the drive and determination which makes her a true Alaskan & feel she has a lot to offer as a VP for Sen McCain

Palin is a skilled liar which makes her perfect for the GOP. TO think of her representing the AMerican public with her snotty,snide manner is so unprofessional. Not up to speed yet,another day gone, and still not able to answer questions. The GOP is afraid of what will happen. Do you think the American public is going to vote for her without knowing where is stands on issues? 65 days away from a possible President. I think not.

Let's talk about Silver Bank since McCain seems to be avoiding it's calaspe. Another failed bank with mortgages and land development loans which FEDs took it over and we the taxpayers will foot the bill. John McCain knows something about that, so talk up and stop trying to soak Americans.

McCain leading Obama by 2 points, 47 to 45 percent.

I would be really nervous if I was Obama...........

Go McCain

Wasilla intermodal facility $1,000,000 Transportation FY2000

Kids are People, Inc. for a transitional living program for homeless youth and an emergency shelter in Wasilla, Alaska $500,000 VA-HUD FY2001

Life Quest Community Mental Health Center in Wasilla, Alaska $500,000 Omnibus FY2001

Girdwood to Wasilla, Alaska, commuter rail project $15,000,000 Transportation FY2001

Wasilla Regional Dispatch Center in Alaska for technology and communications upgrades $1,000,000 CJS FY2002

Federal lands: Mat-Su Borough/Wasilla, Alaska $500,000 Transportation FY2002

Bus and bus facilities: City of Wasilla bus facility $600,000 Transportation FY2002

New starts: Wasilla, Alaska, alternative route project $2,500,000 Transportation FY2002

Wasilla, Alaska water and sewer improvements $1,500,000 VA-HUD FY2002

City of Wasilla, Alaska for a regional dispatch center $750,000 Omnibus FY2003

Wasilla Airport, AK $800,000 Omnibus FY2003
Wasilla Intermodal Facility $900,000 Omnibus FY2003

Mananuska-Susitna Borough for an agricultural processing facility in Wasilla, Alaska $450,000 Omnibus FY2003

Wasilla, Alaska for water and sewer improvements $900,000 Omnibus FY2003

Total $26,900,000

You know, there cannot be that many rumors going around
without some having substance.
Did anyone question the librarian she tried to get fired?
Some have been proven true, now waiting for more.
The woman has no qualms about distorting the
truth.
And this hockey mom has the nerve to run down and tell
lies about dedicated, honorable politicians, when she
is a nothing but an attack pit bull,

Brave new world.

I don't believe her.

Palin certainly lied about selling the state plane on Ebay for a profit. It was listed on Ebay, but when it did not sell they used another source to sell the plane at a LOSS or 600 thousand dollars and now the person who bought the plane says the state needs to spend 50 thousand dollars for repairs the plane needs.
If she will lie about a plane then she will lie every chance she gets. Certainly, if she is half as smart as the republicans say she is, she should have known that would story would not fly and it would be found out in a hurry, which it was.
I am betting there will many more lies she tells that will be corrected.

Then why the hell did Palin try to fire the local librarian in Wasilla? It may not be the list of books that has been rumored but local citizens have reported she did try to fire the librarian in Wasilla and a bunch of citizens stuck of for the librarian defeating Palin. And she was not happy. So while this rumor may not be entirely true, it is true that Palin tried to fire the librarian and she LOST.

I just find it hard to believe that Time Magazine and other reliable sources got it all wrong. And also a neighbor, Anne Kilkenny, who lived under her supposed Executive Experience as a citizen of Wasilla.
Are they also going to say she doesn't believe Alaska has something to do with the biblical end times, that she encourages the shooting of wolves and bear because they compete with her gun buddies, that she wants to take Polar Bears off the endangered species list because they are inconvenient to her drill, drill, drill, that the gas pipeline she is bragging about will not be completed until 2018 if at all, that if we were to drill in ANWR there would be no possible discovery of oil for at least 5 years if not more, that she believes Global Warming is a Hoax, that she didn't take the money for the bridge to nowhere even though they didn't build a bridge (I guess it's ok to take earmarks as long as you don't use the money for what it was originally intended), that she is actually GW Bush in a skirt. Just read her resume... Do I need to go on? I guess I should fall in lockstep and vote for her because she is a woman. Issues, we don't need no stinkin' issues.
I guess if they would let her be interviewed by the press, we would know more about her. But, when you hide your candidate behind the Republican Iron Curtain, than you get what you deserve. And this exclusive, bogus, interview on ABC where McCain's cronies call the shots. What a sham. If she wants to be VP she should be out in the trenches like all the rest, not behind the suits of the McCain's team of manipulating lobbyist.

Could the media please call her out on the rest of her LIES. Bridge to nowhere whole truth, her little town of Wasilla go $27 million in earmarks. Firing the chef, selling the plane on ebay. Reformer when she clearly went out and works just as all other politicians and shop for earmarks. The McCain campaign is playing the media and the American people like a bunch of fiddles. Hillary and Obama were called out on everything. Even McCain has gotten some scrutiny. C'mon what is the phrase "Man up"? Well, report up.

Hmmmm... this needs further scrutiny. Maybe ban is not the right term? Maybe the entire list is not correct, but maybe something on the list, or maybe something not on the list? Was there an incident that involved a specific librarian that pertained to book removal?

Can you clarify this, Gov. Palin? I hope ABC asks the right questions so we can get to the meat of the matter, once and for all.

Its funny watching the Republicans whine about "smear" campaigns when they themselves have mastered that art to shameful degrees. If Palin and McCain can't stand the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen. This is nothing compared to some of the Republican lie machine ala Karl Rove and even Bush Sr. with the Willie Horten debacle. Republican self righteousness makes me nauseous.

Sarah is starting to develop a taste for the truth like Bush/Cheney.

Looks like McCains regime is getting a
taste of what they have been doing to
Obamas group for months now.

Until Palin gives the media free access for questioning on the issues that every AMERICAN (especially those like me who are in uniform and deploying all over the globe) then no legitimate news source should be chasing down rumors and dispelling them for her.

CNN should be pressing Palin to go on the record clear and simple in an open interview, and unless she does that you should STOP covering anything about her, and you certainly should not be her watchdog hired to debunk any negative statements about her.

DO YOUR JOBS! QUESTION THIS CANDIDATE AND REPORT THE NEWS!!!

mccain= bush

But will Palin ever speak other than through press releases and carefully arranged, pre-screened interviews?

mccain is not change and neither is palin

Was it Obama's books? Because thats his experience. Two books and no Laws. NObama.

Awww – the lipstick wearing pitbull whined to the campaign staff.

See how it feels No McPain? See how it feels?

No stop the lies about everything !!!!!!!!

This is funny. So Palin DIDN'T ban any books, she only TRIED to ban books. I feel so much better about her now.

Why is CNN chasing down rumors to make Palin look better instead of holding her accountable for the lies she has told and giving the American people an accurate picture of her flip flops, half-truths, and misstatements?

Oh, that's right. They're in McCain's pockets.

We should ALL boycott CNN next week until they stop the bull and give us UNBIASED coverage of BOTH candidates.

Wolf Blitzer and the rest of the biased crew are PATHETIC.

This doesn't make any sense. I read in TIME Magazine about this. Something's up. I expect TIME to stand by the story and reveal their sources.

Yes My name is Sarah Palin...when i was a mayor i turned a surplus of money into a deficit...Do i sound like a some one named bush to you. I also got selected to this thing called Vice President, Because Mr. McCain thinks women voters will flock if they see a woman on the ticket! Because he feels women are that gullable forget about the issues i am a woman so come on! By the way did i mention that he is a P.O.W. The best part is that i get free training for this job that is why i am not allowed to talk to Reporters until now. Can someone tell me What does the Vice President do anyway, can someone tell me!

It is truely amazing that the people who think they are the base of the republican party (low and middle income blue collar, church going whites) continue to think that voting the same type of people into office is going to give them a different result.

You're anti choice or pro life?

You just had a Republican President for 8 years, a Republican Congress for 6 years, and a moderate to conservative court for that entire time.

I dont' remember any hard republican push to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Every four years they try to get the so called "base" to turn out to vote for prolife, pro gun, less government, anti gay presidents and representatives and they never deliver.

You are all being used.

The sad part is you don't even care as long as someone you think you can't stand doesn't win. What is that phrase about cutting off your nose to spite your face?

And now you're considering voting in someone more hawkish than Bush to send your sons and daughters off to fight thier corporate wars for the sake of patriotism?

McCain was just in clips about expanding markets for American products. Wake up. He was talking about CAFTA without naming it. One of his first trips as a candidate was to Columbia, a nation one of his staffers is a lobbiest for. Say goodbye to more American jobs.

When are you all going to wake up and realize that the true base of the republican party really does have an income of several hundred thousand dallors to several million dallors. Look at his tax cut proposal.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results

Gov. Palin, Sen. Obama Been Dealing With This Stuff For 19 Months And Counting.

Still Here Still Strong!

Come Out And Fight, Your A Pit Bull Remember.

Not A Toy Poodle!

In addition, to banning women's right to abortion under any circumstance she also have plan what everybody should read and do not read. All I can say is god save us before she sends militia around to make sure there are no banned books in everybody’s house.

Chelsea Clinton,
Laura Bush,
Barbara Bush,
Bristol Palin ( oops, wrong list )

hmm... at least the Clintons and the Bushes had influence over their own children...

will the press be welcomed to the first White House shotgun wedding?
it will be historical!

"The fact is that as Mayor, Palin never asked anyone to ban a book and not one book was ever banned, period."

Palin asking the librarian if she would remove books from the shelves is different than asking her to "ban" the books-this is very Clintonesque–saying something literally true, but in reality, it is a lie.

Books weren't "banned" beause the librarian refused to go along with removal of the books.

Hey CNN, why don't you ask if Palin has ever opposed any books in a public library. Then ask her about Jenna James book when she says that she has never opposed books in libraries. WORK TO CATCH THE LIE. DO NOT JUST REPEAT THE B.S. THAT IS FED TO YOU.

WHY IS NO ONE ANGRY THAT SHE HAS REFUSED TO SPEAK TO THE PRESS? SHE IS HIDING BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT KNOW VERY MUCH ABOUT THE 48 states or foreign policy.

More Books Gov. Palin sought to ban:

My Two Daddies
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Elmo goes to a Mosque
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue State
Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do you Hear?

We do not need to go back in time- we have too much at stack to put another far right wing president and vice president in office. They are not good for this country – they are back by big oil and we must stop letting big corporations run this country.

obama will win this electioin

Gov. Palin Has A Mouth.

Oh, I Forgot She Doesn't

What she thinks about

Equal pay for Equal Work

The case of Lily Ledbetter

and

The fact that her new boss (McCain) thinks its totally fine to screw over working women and mothers, as to not create "frivolous" lawsuits.

I am so sick of the fact that so amnt folks on both sides get so worked up they are willing to lie their butts off about what each candidate is made of. The lies need to stop. Lets face it. Politicians screw up enough on their own.

Keeps those lies a flowin', libs...Demonize her!...Throw those smears! It's all jut polishing the shine one your new VP, Sarah Palin!

Wow! CNN has a headline and a video debunking THIS lie told on Sarah Palin, but NONE to debunk the lies told BY Sarah Palin and the McBush campaign.

So much for all of you who want to claim that CNN is pro-Obama. I don't recall them going this far to debunk lies told ON Obama.

Mc Same and Palin are repesenting old and corrupt politiks.

How can someone with over 30 years in washington talk of change.
Oh yes, just as long as he is on the campaign trail, after that business as usual.
Obama represents a new generation and people who are tired of
beeing lied too.
Who cares if he has less experience, where did we get with McSames and Bush's politics so far? NO WHERE.
Obama is honest, has a vision and only he is able to lead a new generation.

Don't fall for McSames garbage talk. Who can afford another 4 years of the same.

Obama / Biden 08

For months Obama had to fight online rumors. Its rather funny now that the tables are turned that the Republicans are crying fowl blaming the media. OH HOW THE CYCLE TURNS!

Ban a book? I don't think Governor Palin has ever read a book!

I am telling you bad things will happen to this country if she gets in office, she will push her beliefs on us, tell us when were supposed to pee! She already supports premarital sex and babies! Let her talk to the media John why are you hiding her inexperience! As a libertarian voting for barr...I know my candidate doesnt have a shot, but Obama is a better candidate than McCain, atleast he chose someone who knows what the vice president is supposed to do! I am sorry but this country will go further down the toilet if Mr. Adultry and Miss Troopergate get into the office...We already have a mess to clean up we dont need a complete wreckage of our country!

If McCain gets in office hide your sons and daughters! May god have mercy on us if he does!

Well banning books isn't that far from censoring them Sarah, and I believe you are a pitbull liar in lipstick... Also if any of these statements are untrue why dont you come out and clarify them rather than a McCain rep

Would somebody please investigate this woman's views and get the truth out to the public?

She scares the hell out of me.

The BOOK BAN reminds me of one other famous person in history: HITLER. He banned books, took them out of libraries and BURNED THEM. Next he rounded up the people that did not agree with him and KILLED THEM! Is history repeating itself? Palin is also known for FIRING PEOPLE who did not fully agree with her. How is John McCain supposed to reach across the aisle when he is an angry old man that will not budge on an issue and now with PALIN who will attempt to fire anyone who does not play by her rules? Today Cheney came out and said he approves of Palin. Enought Said!

OUR COUNTRY CANNOT SURVIVE 4 MORE YEARS OF THIS BUSH/CHENEY/MCCAIN/APLIN TOTALITARIAN GOVERNMENT.

WAKE UP PEOPLE! NO WORLD WAR III

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

The letter from Wasilla Anne Kilkenny IS the real deal and verified on Snopes. No sliming. Facts.

Yes it was a childish underhanded falsehood... just like all of the terrorist/muslim BS spouted by GOP supporters. You'll unlikely find many shoulders to cry on

Even if the list circulating in the email is made up, it is still troubling that she raised the topic of banning books with the town librarian. Why would she do that unless she had an inclination to consider applying such pressure?

I truly doubt she raised this out of the blue as some sort of leading "you wouldn't do that now, would you?" question.

ANY book banning or censorship would be outrageous.

I have doubts about what you all say since informaion concerning Palin has been taken off the internet, Why? what are you hiding?

no one has denied that . As I understand it
Palin asked the librarian whether she would be willing to ban books, the
when the librarian saud ,not, Palin asked for her resignation.
when there was an outcry from citizens of Wasilla, Palin withdrew her request for the librarian to resign.
That has not been disputed as far as i can tell.

Palin is a product of old school evangelical conservatism.
She and McCain would recklessly endanger the possibility of true progress for our nation. we have had a 'maverick' at the helm for eight years. look where it has gotten us.

My head is caught in the spin, Let's see. Palin asks the libraian a retorical question about what her response would be if she asked that books be banned and then fires the librarian the next day as a loyalty test. All of this was hypothetical. Roll up your pants legs, it is too late to save your shoes.

There just seem to be way to much baggage with Palin. She may look beautiful but everything that looks good may not be good for our country. As a woman, I am really beginning to wonder what else is Palin really hiding. She will not speak on issues and she is tagging along side McCain like he is her daddy.

Is she strong and independent or does she need her hand held. It appears to me that McCain chose her because of lack of experience. All bark and no bite. I will be watching the VP debate.

THE 2008 PALIN WITCHHUNT unfolding before your eyes!

To call out your opponent on his policies and or political mistakes is one thing...smearing is just bull.

It only helps the other side, guys!

I never heard she tried to ban any books or that there was a list. But, she did fire the Librarian and there was a protest and she relented. She did ask about removing books. But, Nothing specific. But, it does make me wonder if given the chance she would be a book burner.

How about asking the librarian about this. There are reports Palin did ask the librarian to remove some books. Let's get to the truth here! Eh?

Uh huh, right. And Sarah Palin did not fire the Wasilla Police Cheif for no reason . Also Palin did not run up a twenty two million dollar debt for her tiny town that had no debt prior to Palin being Mayor. Debunk and deny but the Wasilla Librarian and Town council are sticking by their story. And keep threatening the Enquirer for exposing Palins extra marital affair. They are sticking by their story too.

Liberal media at it's BEST!

Palin is a liar

It isn't a rumor just more republican manuvering towards fascism!

Facts aren't going to slow down the Obama bloggers from smearing Palin. I have aleady read dozens of comments saying she had books banned. They could be presented with all the evidence in the world and it still wouldn't deter them. They're afraid of her and fear does remarkable things to Obamabots.

You can't believe a word that come out of McSame or Palin's mouth. They have excuses for every truth that comes out. The story about her selling the jet on ebay...a lie. The story about telling Congress no thank you to the bridge to nowhere...a lie. She forgot the mention that she took the money. Her state, under her short tenor, has the highest per capita pork barrel spending of any state. REAL REFORMER! Just more Republicans trying to fool the gullible American public.

GOD SAVE AMERICA!

Why not let Sarah Palin speak for herself, this is ridiculous! Why is
the Rep party hiding this woman. All women should be outraged!
Hid a book , burned a book , so what. If this woman needs schooling
and preping , she does not need to be VP or anything else. Come on
ladies and gentlemen, you know this is true. America is facing perilous times and this is how we handle our elections! Everyone should be outraged, the media, newspapers, republicans , democrats and independents. Enough is Enough! This is not whether you like Obama or not, that's the freedom we as Americans
enjoy, to vote for whomever we want. But not at times like these.

What does America need.... Security! Security! Security. Everything else is Second... A Health Bill is stupid!when your every-day-life, is invaded. Health-Bill for what. You have just lost your Country, to a Consumption...

When it comes to unsubstantiated rumors about Obama it's 'outrageous' and 'underhanded' but when unsubstantiated rumors circulate about MCCain/Palin then all the Obama supporters keep parroting them as if they were facts.
Yay for hypocrisy!

"Palin never asked anyone to ban a book and not one book was ever banned, period."

I thought that she asked the librarian that if in the future she wanted to ban a book ,she could. That's not banning a book, it's asking that she might want to in the future, and if so, could she? Interesting how the GOP spin it to make it sound like they have now completely debunked the rumor, even though careful internet investigation have turned over the intricate details.

Lies!!!! You book banner! You're full of lies!

Another darn stinkin' lie... When is Abuse of Power Barbie and McSugaDaddy going to stop with the lies already and focus on the issues. The Librarian Palin tried fired but rehired after a huge out cry already spoke out on the issue as did the Libraies supporters....

Sarah Palin is an idiot. Joe Biden is going to demolish her in the debates.

How much does it cost to change a fact to a lie I wonder? McCain Campaign has plenty.

a little more information please–you have provided information that indicates that the rumor is false, but what is the origin of it? is it true that she did inquire about how to go about banning books? when the librarian told her that she would have no part in an attempted ban, did ms. palin try to fire her? was there a public outcry as a result? is there kernel of truth to these claims, or are they spun of whole cloth?

you do us as readers a disservice when you simply report what the candidates tell you and do no additional investigation.

I guess this means that all the right-wingers will go to factcheck.org and see all the Obama rumors were lies too.

Somehow though I think they'll just ignore those posts.

As if CNN will ever post one of my replies: BUT

Even if books werent banned, doesnt anyone find it odd that she asked the librarian about doing it......still weird if you ask me. Check factcheck to see that she did still have the conversation with the librarian about it.

Also, if she would actually come out and tell people something besides her stump speech, maybe people could then focus on the real issues with her as a VP pick, namely her willlingness to deceive the American people about the bridge to nowhere and her religious-nut reputation.

McCains camp saying she is not ready yet to be interviewed is lame...

she still 'attempted' to have the books banned.

Why doesn't Sarah Palin answer these questions herself in an interview? What is she afraid of?

I wouldn't be at all suprised if this were true. The are so many things she wants to ban and outlaw because of her extreme right wing views she probably would want to make anything she disagrees with unavailable.

What she would want available to the general public is how good it is to slaughter animals, including the Alaskan grey wolf by guns from airplanes, taking science back hundreds of years by teaching creationism in schools, the "sin" of teaching birth control in schools (we know where that got her), and the ridiculous stance that climate change is not man made. Not only is she stupid, she's a liar and her background is filled with scandal.

And she sucks as a mother. Who would drag five children, one an infant with special needs and one teenager that is five months pregnant along the campaign trail. She is completely self-centered. I thought the conservatives were family first! She may come from outside the Washington circle, but she fits in with the nutty conservatives as if she were trained for their crazy views.

Hillary supporters will not vote for Sarah Palin just because she's a woman. In fact, she's the extreme opposite of Hillary. If by chance some women do vote for Palin because they're angry about Hillary not making the ticket, they were never loyal to her platform in the first place. Shame on any Hillary supporters who do this.

Obama/Biden 2008

they got a point lead and now there are firing at the internet forget it it isnt hapening

"Anyone who believes the Republicans can fix the mess they created also believes the iceberg could've saved the Titanic." — Hillary Clinton

You can google the truth on google.com. Just type in Sarah Palin. It wasn't too hard to find the stuff on banning books. Do the research yourselves for the truth. Don't trust anyone else with this because it is too important an issue. It also talked about her husband belonging to an organization that wanted to separate Alaska from the U.S., and Ms. Palin was in support of that as well. Banning books–what next? Burning witches at the stake?

The Bush/McCain policy has put into place a bail out of Fanie Mae and Freddy Mac. As stated by many reporters and opponents:

America is more communist then the Soviets and Chinese combined.

Where has free market gone? Survival of the fittest? This is just more bailout to big business having us, the tax payers pay their bills as they rip us off. All brought to you courtesy of the failed McCain/Bush economy camps.

Interesting how these smears keep popping up that turn out to be Zero, Nothing, Nada. And Obama and Dems deny any involvement. Yet many of the smears that can be traced, trace back to Obama or Dem supporters, activists, or donors.
Don't they realize that as the discredited lies and smears pile up at some point noone will believe anything negative about Gov. Palin. And how stupid!!! Claiming she wanted books banned that had not even been printed according to the time frame of the allleged transgression.

This may stop the polls moving. In Colorado Springs, Sarah Palin claimed that lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had "gotten too big and too expensive to the taxpayers." Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are private corporations. The taxpayers are getting screwed by the takeover, not being saved from it. Its pretty sad when I know that and the potential VP doesn't. And so it starts….

A campaign manager writing a memo to the media is not McCain and Pain firing back!!

Yeah, trying to feed us a false image, and they keep repeating talking points, attack the MSM and then call everyone unpatiotic, and repeat it over and over and hope we believe it. The problem this time is that we are NOT BUYING it, yes, let them enjoy their convention bounce and in the end we will BOUNCE McCain-Palin in November right back to Alaska and Arizona THEY FORGET THAT "AA" will be mobilized this cycle, you can't stop the CHANGE WE SEEK! Palin=PAIN; McCain=CAIN, read the Bible!

This is sooooo funny.....McWar and McPlain "fire back" about the book

rumor......You mean to tell me that these 2 bimbo's are worried about

an article about books being banned?.. Hmmm

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S FIRE.....

DON'T GET BURNED "mavericks" wink wink

So I guess the "wanting to fire" the librarian is false too?

Sorry Johnny boy read the Alaskan newspapers.....Geez

Why is CNN being distrcted by stories that only the GOP gives life too? Why isn't CNN reporting on the real stories of Palin's Alaska – the earmarks she lobbied for, the Bridge To Nowhere she was for before she was against it, Troppergate, a zero record of accountability.

McCain cannot "fact check" the fact that he is No Maverick! Mavericks don't miss 63% percent of Senate votes!

Wake up America! Mavericks don't hire Karl Rove and have Bush aides "tutor" their VP running mate!

Why dot we hear that denial strait from Palins mouth? why some stupid memo from a campaign manager? McCains campaign categorically denies that Palin is involved in a separatist club and that she was against the bridge to nowhere but that's all lies too so why should this be any different? Lets hear Palin lie to the public herself about this not being true. enough with these inbreeds being sheltered. you think Putin or Chavez is going to be sensitive to this which's feelings?

Fellow Americans–we should be demanding that Ms. Palin make herself available to the media so that she can answer some basic questions about herself and her experience. Please join me in flooding the blogs and anywhere else you can think of and let's demand that this candidate make herself available so that he can best judge for ourselves whether she is qualified for the job.

Palin did threaten the librarian! She almost had her fired! Palin's own mother-in-law later ran for Mayor of Wasill and Palin didn't endorse her own family!

My husband served proudly in Iraq in 2004. Palin, my husband was not on a "task that is from God", he was sent there as he also believes on a lie from the Bush Adminstration.

How can America really consider placing this woman a heartbeat away from the Presidency. McCain's father and grandfather didn't live past 71!

Wake up America!

Funny thing – A lot of people believed this rumor because Palin's views are extreme and fundamentalist.

I don't believe one word the McCain camp puts out. Not one. Sorry, once a liar – always a liar. Has anybody seen a bridge?

WHERE IS THE MSM REPORTING ON THIS. WHY ARE YOU GIVING PALIN A FREE RIDE?

According to FactCheck.org:

"It’s true that Palin did raise the issue with Mary Ellen Emmons, Wasilla’s librarian, on at least two occasions. Emmons flatly stated her opposition both times. But, as the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman (Wasilla’s local paper) reported at the time, Palin asked general questions about what Emmons would say if Palin requested that a book be banned. According to Emmons, Palin "was asking me how I would deal with her saying a book can't be in the library." Emmons reported that Palin pressed the issue, asking whether Emmons' position would change if residents were picketing the library. Wasilla resident Anne Kilkenny, who was at the meeting, corroborates Emmons' story, telling the Chicago Tribune that "Sarah said to Mary Ellen, 'What would your response be if I asked you to remove some books from the collection?'

The fact that Sarah Palin even had this discussion about banning books speaks volumes...

Wow...... the McCain people are really quick to defend. Personally, I find his choosing of a mother of 5 hypocritical since for as long as I have been alive (a while now) its been the GOP wanting to keep the "women in the kitchen"! Wasn't it the GOP that has been constantly AGAINST WOMEN'S RIGHTS?????????????????

I am surprised that the far-right-conservative-people who applaud a woman being a mother and being home will swallow this woman who has a newborn baby....... but whose ambition seems to be greater than her desire to be the typical-conservative-wife.

I get the sense that there is more to this woman than meets the eye...... and I am waiting for the media to to UNCOVER the REAL PALIN. Will they have the backbone to do it ???????????????????????

liars! why should we believe you when all you do is cover up. she tried to ban books and that is the truth

I am pretty peeved at the media's caving in to Ms. Palin's lack of availability for intereviews. I believe we are entitled to see this V.P. candidate answer some questions in an unscripted format.

McCain/Palin '08

What an American Woman!

Talk about "Making stuff up"?

This is surely a Presidential election of irony and it's not over yet. I think the universe is saying, "Americans have some explaining to do." No woman or Black in 220 years? Not this time. Hillary came along and was tossed from the garden, ripped apart and discarded. She could have been saved by messiah Obama, but he turned away in glee. The universe was not pleased. Again, another chance is given and her name shall be called Sarah. So, Americans search your souls, search your hearts – which one will it be?

This is total bull! This is on record long before she was picked as a running mate! More lies and coverup by the GOP! IN FACT THIS WAS KNOWN ALONG TIME AGO IN HER TOWN.

Bull, she tried to ban the books, and fire the Librarian, but the town would not let her! The Republicans simply will not and can not be HONEST. Liars!

When can we expect to hear Palin answer some questions for herself? The American people deserve to know for whom they are casting their vote.

Be careful to the words "currently on the payroll." The next question should be, well when were there registered lobbyists on the payroll? The ones who are no l onger on the payroll, what is their role currently in the campaign? What groups are they lobbyists for?

Don't let slippery words take you down a path that leads to nowhere…

Pailin…" I put that on eBay" Which was true, and she left that thought out there for us to finish the thought…that it sold there. But it didn't. We now know the rest of the story.

Pailin…"I said no thank you to the bridge to nowhere". Which is true, and she left the thought out there for us to believe, she said no to it from the beginning…We now know the rest of the story.

There is some redemption in this story if it turns out to be false...but McCain and Palin need to take heed from nursery school books re: crying wolf...

If the Republicans spent less time crucifying people and ran a transparent fact filled campaign…whoops…i got a little carried away…if…pishaw…

I don't hear them denying that originally she was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it.

If she would actually talk to reporters she could dispute these things herself instead of the campaign having to put out a memo.

It is sad that the dems have to stoop that low because they are behind.
There will much more of this happening by the dems. because Palin is so far ahead of either of them they don't know what else to do

yeah,but, she did call the local librarian and ask her if she would consider banning some books. the librarian told her "no", and that was the end of it. in other words, palin wanted to ban certain books ,but, couldn't get past cencorship laws, and she just wanted to see if the librarian would do it ,without a legal fight. palin's INTENT was to have books taken off the shelves, but, she knew that was against the law ,too.

Wasnt it Arnold who said, "where there is smoke, their is fire?" Palin just doesnt smell right. There is something about her that screams, I am a con.

Well the polls show that some of your american are getting the word about Obama.You haven.t heard nothing yet.Wait till the rest of the story comes out about your Obama.This man has pulled wool overall your eyes.McCain will tear him a new whole,when they have a debate.Obama doesnt have a clue about anything bigger than a community. You people ever heard of Acorn.All you left wing radicals, will get wind of this one when the time is right.
You say,lets talk about the issues,will that time will come.Why not ask your left wing people why they are trying to hide his time at Columbia,
if they dont serve it up,then we will.This man is after is position for his own benifit not yours.Open your eyes. We will have to save this country
for you leftys,if you really knew this man (and you will) you are going to look pretty stupid when it all comes out,
McCain the right man for the right job.

this woman has sooooo much baggage, has told soooooo many lies all ready...i cant see how they think the American people could possibly believe a single word she ever says. to bad McCain could not get a good female VP candidate

It appears that she is his female alter -ego,a maverick @ lies & distortions & not the greatest on family.

I think I have heard enough about Governor Palin, rumors or not.
Remember the Obama fatigue?
Can we hear what Senator Biden has to say?

Some of them weren't even published in 1996? Jeez, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Palin from being the first female VP. Why is that?

Is anyone else concerned by the lack of the media in demaning that this woman be held accountable by giving interviews?

OH noes! Obamabushbots are going to explode!

When will she agree to be interviewed?

I think that people that will vote for McCain/Palin ticket honestly believe everything that comes form that camp. Almost like the invasion of Body Snatchers, they look human and sound human but they all think the same. They want 4 more years of the last 8 worst years under Bush. Republicans had an adminstration & republican held congress and did nothing to combat or prepare the problems we are facing now. They are plagarizing the "Change" banner NOW as their own. Wake up and smell the bull*&$, they are playing you like fools McCain has a 72 year old heart...you really think he gonna make it to 2nd term. You are voting Palin right into the Presidency under a false pretense. A 1 1/2 year governor from one of the most remote areas of the nation. Next are you going to vote a president from Guam?????

What, no Obama fans on her trashing because there is proof that the crap about Palin is rumors and false. That's the problem with theObama fans, they just get on here and spew thier hate and lies just like they did against Hillary. Well it is all backfiring against you now. How would you all like the responsibility for at least half the reasons Obama is failing. the other half is what he does to himself.

Yeahhh.. she'll say, no books got banned, but in reality still fired someon over the fact that she couldn't, just like saying they sold a plane on e-bay, when it really got sold by a broker.. keep stretching the truth... And now we have REAL video of her saying questionable things in church.. lets keep digging. Oh yeah, she also switched religions 3 times, does she even know what faith she is?

I'm sorry to hear that someone thinks it's a good idea to publish misrepresentations of Palin's past. At the same time, as she and McCain have a tendency to distort the truth, it makes it very difficult for us voters to figure out which of the items we're hearing about are true, and which are false. When we can't trust the candidates to speak truthfully about their past ("bridge to nowhere", earmarks, "God wants the natural gas pipeline to be built", etc, etc) it calls into question even their denials.

Here's a suggestion. Tell the truth. Then the distortions and falsehoods found on the web and broadcast through the media will be easy to identify and debunk.

Give it up Obamamaniacs! Your lies won't discredit the star who is now outshining Obama with integrity and authenticity instead of phony stories!

McCain/Palin 08 for authentic reform and integrity!

I just saw the funniest thing on Lou Dobbs so called "Independent Convention"
He was trying to carry Palins water over the news coveragewhile his live audience applauded every counter point against him

Palin DID ask books to be removed from the library....that is true.

The librarians refused and she did not press the issue, so yes, no books were banned...but she tried.

Liberals are stupid. They don't understand that attacking a hockey mom with made up stories is only going to upset the American public.

Attacks on her family and rumors are not going to help the DNC...they only play to the natural american tendency to protect families.

You people are stupid..or maybe just ignorant. It takes having a family to understand family values.

You should all follow Obama's lead on this.

She didn't get away with banning any books because the town rose up and put a stop to it. They also fought to keep Palin from firing the the highly respected librarian who opposed the ban. Palin was then forced to higher an administrator to run the town. Sure sounds like a bully to me.

so how come CNN cut her comments (not her pastor's) when she was speaking to her church that were just a little weird, by most standards? And how come no one is reporting the beliefs of that church, that the saved will come to Alaska to survive Armageddon? Most main stream protestants aren't really comfortable with speaking in tongues. This reflects very, very badly on McCain who would apparently rather win an election than ensure the security of the country in the event he doesn't survive the presidency.

Umm, CNN, unfortunately, incredibly, Palin is no longer the presumptive Republican VP nominee. Heaven help us all.

Some people are attracted to a Palin ticket because they are hurting in the present and believe a so called Maverick / Evangelical candidates will stop their pain now. I think those people will be disappointed and disillusioned.

Mrs. Palin's current family crisis (pregnant daughter and newborn) is sure to have a psychological impact on her and the family.

It would depend in great if America wants to move on from the Cheney / Rove years.

I hope McCain, 72, will retire finally.