COLUMBIA, Missouri (CNN) – Joe Biden suggested Tuesday that advocates for people with disabilities should “support stem cell research” - a remark that follows repeated pledges from Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, the mother of a baby with Down Syndrome, to parents of children with disabilities that she would be “a friend and advocate in the White House.”
When asked about the issue at a Tuesday rally, Biden did not mention Palin’s name, but seemed to direct a question to her.
“I hear all this talk about how the Republicans are going to work in dealing with parents who have both the joy…and the difficulty of raising a child who has a developmental disability, who were born with a birth defect,” he said. “Well, guess what folks? If you care about it, why don't you support stem cell research?”
Related: McCain camp says Biden 'sunk to a new low'
Biden told voters “the disability issue is not a new issue for us” and said he and Barack Obama would support stem cell research — a political hot potato that Sarah Palin does not support because it involves the use of human embryos.
In an illustration over the controversy of stem cell research — a key issue for some conservative voters — the Republican ticket is split. John McCain supports the practice.
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Keep talking Biden, and teaching Sarah. She has a lot of learning to do in such a short period of time.
"...a remark that follows repeated pledges from Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, the mother of a baby with Down Syndrome, to parents of children with disabilities that she would be “a friend and advocate in the White House.”
All that she meant was she'll pray for you. Beyond that, you're screwed and on your own.
Joe Biden= A real VP talking about issues
So he thinks that Down Syndrome babies should not exist...the world should just be filled with perfect people?
well...at least he is in sync with his running mate who thinks down syndrome babies can be aborted after they are out of the womb too.
This is disgusting....now they are attacking this ladies down syndrome kid...that somehow he is not perfect enough to exist in this world and we need to change him?
Disgusting Pigs...both of them
why would she be an advocate of stem cell research when its already been proven that scientists can use other cells than stem cells for research?
How can the Presidential nominee support something and his running mate doesn't? This is what I mean that McCain only choose Palin to get the women vote. The republican party should be ashamed for using this woman and to the women voters shame on you for voting gender. Don't you care about this country and your right to choose? Obviously you don't!!!
Nice to see a real issue come up! Surely McCain/Palin will respond with "what does a celebrity know about special needs?" Then they'll say "neener neener" and talk more about Paris Hilton.
I think we should get this message out: catholics (and I suppose other christian denominations) are NOT against stem cell research. They ARE against EMBRYONIC stem cell research. Scientists can get stem cells from sources other than embryos. I personally support stem cell research, as long as it is not from embryos. This is a fine point that I think has been disregarded in the entire ethical argument regarding this topic.
Right on, Joe!
Notice how the republicans are pro-life when it comes to embryos, but don't care how many young adults die in senseless wars?
That's not being pro life, it's being a hypocrite.
I can't wait for Palin to eat your lunch in the debates Biden. Do you really want to present this issue to a mother of a child who has a disability? Can't wait to see you get a verbal butt kicking.
I thought women were smarter to vote for a candidate based on what they believe that candidate can do for them, their families and the country. I was all for women backing Hillary but to switch to McCain and Palin overnight. That confussed me, McCain and Palin share NONE of Hillary's views. Which just goes to show your only voting for gender. GOD HELP US!!!
That's right...Repugs. put your money where your mouth is! Either support the search for a cure through stem cell research or provide financial aid to families of special needs children for their special care. Seems logical to me.
Thank you, Sen. Joe Biden for bringing this issue to the table. It needs to be cover because something is to you to some pep rally like the republicans are but not know what exactly they are ralling on. Maybe its because they resemble them somehow.
Wow someone who is acually talking about the issues. Good for you Biden. CNN you need to keep reporting on the issues like this and the economy, etc. Enough of the Palin heroine worship.
Thank you, Joe. As someone who suffers from advancing progressive multiple sclerosis, I've been through the entire realm of 'disease altering' medications, including a form of chemo. My options are used up until stem cell research can find a cure. Of course, I'll be dead by then at this rate. I cannot understand why people oppose the use of something that is to be discarded anyway, something that may answer so many mysteries and help millions of people. I was a very productive member of society until stricken with this illness and believe me when I say, I'd rather be working and productive than in the condition I am today.
explain that one GOP hypocrites...
Wow. Seems Obama/Biden are grasping at anything they can to try and raise questions about McCain/Palin. I guess they have no choice but to do so given the fact they are quickly falling behind in this race.
Touche'.
She does not support sex education is pubilc schools either because she feels it is the responsibility and the duty of the parent.
She supports teaching creationism in schools, not evolution.
She does not believe in global warming, nor the fact that much of it is created by man.
The lady is one with some rather extreme views, and she wishes to reform mine. No thank-you, Sarah. I believe and support the constitution of the United States. The one that separates church and state and guarantees my freedom of religion.
Call the GOP on their Hypocricy. The media sure hasn't been doing it like they should be.
The GOP was very harsh in their attacks on teen pregnancy and bashed parents until one of there own came along. Now they are fully supportive of teen pregnacy all of a sudden. They can't have it both ways. It's wrong for all others but ok if it's one of them.
It doesn't make sense to save a life at another life's expense. The danger there,is that our government could actually start encouraging abortion for selfish reasons,rather than the mental and physical health of the mother. It might also encourage cloning human beings,which is virtually the same thing,one life sacrificed for another. Just because a life form doesn't have a parent,per se,doesn't mean it is not a life form. If they can extract cells without harming a fetus,it might be a different matter for some,but who's to say?
Joe Biden might have some good points if he could just get someone to listen to him. McCAIN/PALIN 08
Well if the republicans raise a family privacy issue.... keeping in mind that Palin's name was not used nor was her family mentioned... then just what can democrats talk about? I suppose it would also mean pro-choice vs. pro-life cannot be talked about either. As always, supporters are going to complain and it would be the same if a statement referred to Biden's life instead.
Palin would support stem cell research, just not EMBROYONIC stem cell research. Biden wouldn't support embroyonic stem cell research if he was a true practicing Catholic. All talk no walk in the faith...
That's the stuff Biden!! Bring on the issues so that everyone sees how shallow and out of touch with reality Palin really is!
She's just a pretty face, or as someone else put it: a VILF. And you can see that on the polls. Women don't like her while men do.
Leave her kids alone ,what is wrong with you? Ok you want to put her in a I got you position.Stop using her baby for your political gain because all that is comming is a backlash. What is it with Obama democrats since the primaries, misogyny has nothing to do with hope.
Palin is a wonderful friend for people with Disablities... As Governor, she cut state aid to schools for children with disabilities by over 50%. What a pandering hypocrite...
I think it's important that people get THE FACTS on stem cell research before they weigh in- also, get the FACTS on how Palin killed a bill in AL that would SUPPORT kids with special needs, before she had one.
Hi,
First of all, I'm all for stem cell research. We've made great gains using adult stem cells and further progressed should be pursued vigorously. What doesn't seem to be working in rats or humans is embroyonic stem cells which are the center of ethical debate. Concentrate on what is working and not on what is not working.
wait a minute,
sarah's god told her to ban stem cell research, while
mccain's god is yet to speak to him about anything yet.
hmmm, grid lock within the ticket anyone?
Palin/Johnny – "If you care about it, why don't you support stem cell research?”
They do support stem cell research... even Bush does...
spin it joe... spin it...
It's sad to watch people sink...
Hmmmm... let's see here on one hand we have a 30+ year senator that has done absolutely nothing in 30+years. He is running with a guy that has been there, about 10 days (outside of campaign time) and he has wrote 2 books about himself.
On the other hand we have a 30+ year senator that has served his country in uniform for 20+ years worked with Democrats on several pieces of legislation, had the guts to stand up to his own president, had the guts to make a choice of a VP that really could have hurt him but really was the only real reformer out there to pick from....
I think this will be the first time that i vote republican in my life.
Doofus Biden is confussed agian...., oldtimers perhaps?? Obama's should replace him with Hillary.., NOW!!
How come it is okay for democrats to make sarcastic and snide references to things said by their opponents, but not okay when the republicans do the same thing?
GO JOE!!! WOOFWOOFWOOFWOOFWOOF!! KEEP IT COMING! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE DEBATES!
Joe Biden is so boring. Who cares.
Should've picked Hillary. Oh well. NOW we get her in 2012 instead (and at the top of the ticket, no less). Hip-hip-hooray!!
This is a really interesting point that Biden makes.... I never really thought of it that way before.
McCain/Palin campaign strategy:
"DOWN WITH REPUBLICANS! VOTE REPUBLICAN!"
Thank you Biden! Let's bring the focus back to the issues - and away from how much lipstick the pit bull does or doesn't wear.
The Obamaphiles are getting desperate and digging up and making up whatever they can to throw at McPalin. Aaaah, how lovely to see them squirnimg after what they did to Hillary. Bad kharma..
People fear stem cell because of the great possiblities it will bring. If people volunteer their embryos their shouldn't be a problem.
Guys we don't want another Republican in office. No way no how no McCain-Palin. Vote Obama guys!!!
Are we talking about embyonic stem cell research? He does not say. That makes a huge difference and he does not seem to grasp the significance. That is our respect for human life needs to impact how we approach the question of research on human embryos.
How can the GOP claim any authority when they won't support early childhood education for early detection and intervention, cut funding on research in universities/science; no new policies; appoint judges who won't allow science to take place. What kind of gov't does the GOP offer? More of the McSame.
the do support stem cell research...
just not ebc research.
Joe needs to learn the details.
So Biden who is for forced segregation, and also believes that anyone working at 7-11 is Indian, now want's Palin and other parent's with children who have special needs to use their children as stem cell research experiment subjects?
Why doesn't Biden drop out now and save Obama's campaign run? Shouldn't he be at home supporting his own son who is being accused of fraud and stealing millions?
I am for anything that would help this country. Right now, we need all the help we can get.
Obama/Biden '08
Only way to make progess is to take risk and study new theories. If their is a cause their is a effect. For every illness their is a cure, I really believe that, their is that opposite to all things.
Palin is a joke only uneducated woman will support her radical views and beliefs that she is trying to impose on people.
GET'EM JOE
CHUUURRCH!!!!
We will never know what Pallin beleives because it changes with what she is told by the McCain people. In fact I heard this morning that someone from the McCain campaign said if they ahve to sheild her from the press they will....come on....that is sexist...if she were a man everyone would be all over her... if you are going to play in the big leagues no matter what you sex you should expect to be treated the same. Do not think for minute if ths will hillary..anyone would care about what they said about her...beause of her sex.
I also want to hear from both campaings about the 407 BILLION budget deficit...what are any of them going to do to get this back to the surplus that bill clinton left us and W has squandered?
I will not support stem cell research or science if it means killing babies. We all know that the earth, animals and man was created 10,000 years ago by God. Once we can all agree on this fundamental idea, we can move along with the proper education of our children. Maybe then, I will have enough confidence to put my children back into the public school system. Until then, I will happily teach them at home. Go Palin, it's so refreshing to see a strong, moral woman who will one day be my president.
Get them mighty Joe. She is a fraud and she basically lies to the AMerican people about her bridge to nowhere. talk about thses issues that will split their party up. At least the democrats agree on the same issues. That is what McCain gets for pandering to the AMerican people. We have a friend in the Whitehouse in Barack Obama.
How can any reasonable, intelligent person see Palin as up to date on the things that science has taught us and will continue to teach us? She refuses to buy into evidence-based evolutionary research. And her objection to stem-cell research makes her seem less than intelligent.
How can we take the chance that this woman could be president if need be? Of course, we can expect a lot of men to vote for her because they
see her as a "cute chick." And McCain has repeatedly showed dishonesty in his campaign. There is so much McCain anger expressed with his attacks. If McCain becomes our next president, we will have voted for a corrupt, condescending guy whose focus is stuck on going to wars.
Same old repuks........They cannot support stem cell because their releigon says they can't. Gosh forbid you actually have a brain and think for yourselves. Watch, in 60 years, stem cell research will be hailed as a miracle for modern medicane, if we can get past the religeous nut jobs out there.
The cells from cord are nearly as effective and it does not require the cloning of human cells. Why are the Dem. party members so cavalier with human life? I cannot figure this out.
Until a child is born into the world he/she has no protection at all from this party. This literally makes me sick to my stomach.
stoopid republicans want to keep us in the stone age.
The Democratic with all their fall stories about Sarah Palin have proven themselves unreliable and detrimental to the American people.
Their propaganda against McCain/Palin is laughable. Obama and Biden are actually throwing the country cabin at them hoping something will stick, but the only thing sticking is the sorry state of politics in this country.
If not Clinton than definitely McCain/Palin 2008
Concentrate on the ISSUES! Differentiate between the Ds and the Rs.
McCain has to take off the yoke of Bush. Can he do that with a voting record that backed Bush's policies 89% in 2006, 95% in 2007 and 100% in 2008?
Palin has over 20 of her own scandals that will start to take the luster off her once the media is able to talk to her one on one. However, Charlie Gibson is not the one to do this – too many softballs will be thrown her way.
WHAT IS YOUR POINT? JUST ANOTHER WAY OF TRYING TO GET A PALIN. WELL, WE WEREN'T BORN YESTERDAY. WE GET YOUR MESSAGE AND IT IS NOT GOING TO INFLUENCE US IN THE WAY WE VOTE. THANK YOU.
How about the issues of child care and healthcare? The family with a child with disability has so many issues, spending more time on care of the child often hurts our job, as we can not spend as much time as colleagues, if we lose our jobs, we lose our healthcare, while the child needs so much more healthcare supports. Overall, Democrat has better policies for us. I hope Biden could elaborate more.
She is so confused. Continues to contradict herself. What else is new. Again, she is showing how selfish of a mother she is. So sad. I am over Sarah Palin. I cannot even stomach her anymore. Truly disgusted.
The "problem" with stem-cell research is that it is destroying a life (and please save the argument, an embryo is life, whether viable or not). Being an advocate of special needs or disabled people and being against stem-cell research are not exclusive of one another. You can be both.
This is gross, and Biden is an ill-informed fool.
Palin's contact with special needs children is based on her being a parent of a Down's child. Down's Syndrome is not susceptible to treatment with stem cells.
Would ANYONE say that Biden should be more knowledgeable about automobile safety because of the personal tragedy in his past?
Go Biden!!!!
What bidden cares about and talks:
Issues, Issues & Issues
Real Change & Solutions.
What Palin cares about and talks:
Lies, Lies, Lies
Attacks & Mud throwing
People wake up!!!
The republicans are stuck in the past, so what do they do?
They try to act like democrats!!!
I think enough of us Democrats are going to see through this lie
Do the republicans EVER tell the truth? I mean – aren't they going to hell in a handbasket? How can they be proud???!?!?!?!?!?!
Some how Americans are going to have reject some of the extreme rights views and policies as for the most part they are counter productive and regressive.
The religious wackos seem all consumed with preventing abortion on the grounds life might possibly begin at conception but have absolutely no conern for the living persons who are in harms way through either war or lack of health care.
Now the Republicans have obviously adopted the position the Iraq invasion wasn't about oil as per McCain's confession in his senior moment but is now a holy war being waged at God's will.
VERY VERY SCARY
Hey Biden, you don't have a child with special needs, so don't act like you know how to "fix" these children!! Palin understands from experience, as do I, that what is needed is some much needed help and relief for the parents of these special people. While we very much yearn to see our children progress developmentally, most of us understand how valuable each potential life is and are not so selfish as to destroy it for our own benefit.
FYI pro-choicers, I'd be willing to bet my next paycheck that most parents of special needs children are as vehemently opposed to abortion as I am.
republicans are FOR stem cell research. You can get adult stem cells, umbilical stem cells, etc. – Republicans supprot that.
Democrats support teh destruction of a fetus to get stem cells b/c its EASIER
You can always tell a democrat, they believe everything everyone says
they always have their hands hand and looking for something free.
For those of you who want to learn more about this, please read about stem cells from adults which have almost as much potential as embryonic stem cells. And with the technology advancing fast, we hope to eliminate the need for using embryonic stem cells by using other multipotent cells and engineered cells. This issue should not be the deciding factor in who will be our next President and Vice President. National security, economy and education are much more important and it is clear that the McCain-Palin ticket is far superior in dealing with those issues!!! By the way, I am a stem cell biologist.
Thank God McCain supports it. In the unfortunate event that he is elected, at least he won't be trying to turn the clock back on science (though women's rights, healthcare, and personal freedom will probably not fare so well).
It is grotesque how inconsistant and predominantly outright deceptive many of the Republican Policies are.
During their entire careers, McCain and Palin have been opposed to EVERTYHING they currently preach and/or are basing their campaign on. Their entire campaign is a farce and a crime against the intelligence of American Citizens. It's sad to see people actually falling for thier line of BS with out checking their history to see they have done everything in OPPOSITE to what they say they have done.
I am proud to have finally seen through the smoke screen that is the GOP. Their is only one ticket this year that is based on integrity, and who will actually strive to better america...and it is......
Obama/Biden '08
Look for Palin to feign outrage and totally dodge this issue. She'll have to phone home to the GOP headquarters and find out what her stance should be, just like her boy Johnny.
I'm for stem cell research just not the harvesting of human embryos.
The Repubs are pro life except when it comes down to sending off our sons and daughters to fight senseless wars.
It's not about important issues such as the war,our pocket books, stem cell research. It has become a beauty contest .So, I think you should step aside, Joe, so Obama can take Paris Hilton as his VP. lol
How convenient that Senator Biden avoids any reference to 'Adult Stem Cell Research' where ALL of the advances in stem cell treatment are taking place. In other words, tell the American people the WHOLE TRUTH, not just selected pieces, that once again, promote only special interest groups (embryonic stem cell researchers), rather than for the benefit of our entire population and everyone else around the world.
Biden IS NOT a parent to a child with a disability and has NO place ATTACKING THIS WOMAN.
Please let the so-called Pit Bull with lipstick stand up for herself, away from the script, away from the aides, and McCain.
She will be held accountable for her words and actions if elected, why not let the dog out and see how she behaves without the leash and muzzle.
She painted herself a Pit Bull, let's see how she bites. She may just want to roll over and play dead.
Nancy Reagan is one of the staunchest supporters of stem cell research because of President Reagan's Alzheimers disease. Mrs. Reagan seems to understand the God given talents of researchers to improve quality of life. This is another problem McCain (and his sidekick) have with Reagan Republicans.
Sarah's daughter is walking proof that she doesn't know what she's talking about. Maybe if her mom had allowed her to be educated, she would be in this states. They're morons who want to lead the country when they can't control what's going on in their home.
I am the father of a child who died shortly after birth as a result of birth defects. There is no greater emptiness than two young parents going home from the hospital with an empty infant seat.
If embryonic stem cell research can save but one percent of the children born with serious defects, then it is worth the effort. The researchers are using embryos that will never be permitted to develop into babies under any circumstances. Stem cell research is not abortion.
Is it better to suppress science and endanger future life just so an embryo can be discarded, rather than used for the common good? I don’t think so.
Vote for science and the future of our children, vote Obama.
Heart doesn't own the rights to Barracuda, so who cares what they say?
We can turn adult stem cells into embryonic cells.
We don't need to kill embryoes anymore.
Get with the times Joe. Research is advancing every day.
Typical Democratic misleading. They consistently try to say that stem cell research is illegal because of Republicans. It is not now and never was illegal. Only government funding is not allowed. If stem cells were really that promising don't you think the 'greedy' pharmecutical companies would be eager to make expensive treaments based on stem cells. They are not trying because it is just not that promising. Sure makes a good Democrat party stick to poke in Republicans eyes though. Maybe Democrats should stop poking out eyes and 'stick' to the facts.
Here is a question no one against stem cell research has been able to answer successfully or honestly....
If you knew your child could be saved from either a birth defect or a terminal disease by an anecdote that was found from stem cell research - would you unequivocally without hesitation say no? Would you say without a doubt "Nope. Don't want it. Just let the child have the birth defect or die".
Would you be willing to sign an affidavit saying that such that if the time came, you would not be allowed to use said anecdote?
Palin staying firm on bridge to nowhere what a surpise, is her middle name george or sydney. Do they think the people don't read or at least listen to the news. Something sounds mighty fishy about this bounce. I think ithat the new crowds are all staged. With the new money mccain and palin are more likely paying most of them to particpate in rallies, you know sort of like build it and they will come.
Another thing I have looked at palin every day since she entered the arena, and I have to say that she is not pretty ,beautiful, nice looking or even cute. Grant it she's not ugly like cindy. She looks like someone from the back hills who has come down to town and is 20yrs behind time in all aspects, looks dress, demeaning, speech, etc.
But like I said build it and they will come, or the builders will report that they came.
How stupid do they think we are. Give her more welfare for her, her husband and children and send them back to the hills.
From what i understand there is quite a few things mccain and the pitbull with lipstick disagree on funny mccain didnt want her as vp the gop made him to attract the woman voters because barack didnt pick hillary mccain is A GOP PUPPET he couldnt even pick his own vp now he is stuck with this quack of a woman AINT NO WAY A TRUE HILLARY WOMAN SUPPORTER WILL SUPPORT PALIN HILLARY AND HER LIKE OIL AND WATER DAY AND NIGHT AINT GONNA HAPPEN!
According to the Scripture, in the book of Ecclesiastes, NO ONE KNOWS WHEN THE SOUL COMES TO THE BODY, EXCEPT GOD...
I really dont know when the soul comes to the body, but let me tell you what, this baby has the RIGHT to live WHEN it has a HEARTBEAT, otherwise, I am all for ABORTION.
I dont have a problem clipping my toe-nails.
careful of your attacks on 'rednecks'. many of us are obama supporters and don't vote for president because of their race. a lot of us like the smart guy!
Stem cell research looks promising for the treatment, if not the cure, of a wide variety of illnesses and injury related conditions. Other nations are pouring billions into the research and the financial returns could be enormous. The United States would be making a serious mistake if we let other nations take the lead and reap the benefits. If other nations make the breakthroughs and get the patents, make no mistake...the American people will be getting the treatments with the research and cash flowing to the patent holders. For all the ethical arguments being put forth by both sides on this issue, when it comes down to a family member having the chance at a normal life, we WILL go for the treatment. We can either be a bystander or lead in this field.
A perfect challenge for McPalin to answer ... I bet that these republican looser will not answer directly and will probably raise "sexism" as an issue which the Coward News Network (CNN) will carry for ever
McCain:
Pro LIFE
Pro DRAFT
Pro WAR
Sense????
Hey Biden its embryonic stem cell they don't support get your Gaffe straight will ya.
How dare McCain choose as his running mate someone who thinks differently than him? What does he think he is – independent-minded?
THAT'S RIGHT JOE
CHUUURCH!!!!
What people forget is that in a free society EVERYone has a right to live according to their conscience- not someone elses.
Quakers, Mennonites etc... they adhere to stricter moral codes than most of us. That does not make THEM wrong and US right.
In know that Biden and Obama focus on the issues instead of the idiotic lies of Palin/McCain .... but I am worried that this will at the end not play with the American public – which suffers in large parts from ADD. The Palin/McCain hate speeches are shorter and easier to understand for some (so many) folks. I think the Democrats need a good hit man or hit woman. This would be the time for Hillary but I hear she will sit this one out (until 2012, I think). Anyway, I hope for the sake of the American People she will find her voice again. If not, we just need some other person to play the game with the repubs while the Democrats discuss the issues.
Speaking before voters in Colorado Springs, the Republican vice presidential nominee claimed that lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had "gotten too big and too expensive to the taxpayers." The companies, as McClatchy reported, "aren't taxpayer funded but operate as private companies.
Keep throwing stuff, Biden! Too bad nothing's sticking!
Nobama – No Way – No How – Not Now – Not Ever!
McCain/Palin '08
Clinton '12
PUMA!
WOW........GO BIDEN!!!! school'em biden school'em
Come'on Dems...isn't it supposed to be the Republicans who are 'slingin' out the scare'???
At least there's finally SOME change coming from you guys, instead of that same old 90% crap.
BTW-there's nothing hypocritical about bringing a Down Syndrome child to term and then not supporting stem-cell research, in fact, it's called walking the talk.
Something the Democrats know nothing about.
Be careful Joe you know you can not say the least little critical thing against the GOP's new china doll or you be called a sexiests (she will make Dick Cheney look & act like Barbi) I love how the right wing christian conservatives (extremests) will support anyone regardless of their character & experience etc they just have to be willing to spew out there right wing views & be a republican. EXAMPLES: Gingrich, GW, Cheney, Craig, Vitter, Foley, to name just a few.
That's right Joe, the Gov speaks from both sides of her face! And as for the VP debate, let's see how well she does without a teleprompter!
Wait, how is this an attack? If the republicans cared about the developmentally disabled, why aren't they interested in finding a cure? That sounds like a "question", not a "personal attack".
Repub idea of pro-life is that as long as you're homo sapien and agree with us, than we won't blow you to bits. If we can't blow you to bits, then we'll force homo sapiens that agree with us to put their life on the line to kill you hand-to-hand.
I'm not sure I want to use EMBRYONIC Stem Cell either. There's a new report that just came out and scientists CAN CREATE STEM CELLS using our WISDOM teeth.
So, this is REALLY good news that will satisfy us all!! Babies are babies you shouldnt kill them.
Thank God for people like Palin and for others. We do need them otherwise, people wil throw babies out in trash bags.
Decisions on some pretty gut level issues like abortion and stem-cell research.. People should realize that this election will affect their children and their children's because of the three seats coming up on the bench.
I love when the Obama camp speaks on "issues."
CHANGE education: Let's take a look at Chicago, where our illustrious candidate spent some time "in the trenches" of the community. Their inner-city schools are so bad, that the Harvard graduates send the little O's to private school. I guess Obama's solution is trick the American people into dumping more money into a failing system? Sounds like More of the Same, to use some Harvard rhetoric.
CHANGE the economy: His administration promises to be More of the Same of his campaign, except instead of asking for our money they'll just take more of it.
CHANGE healthcare: By adopting Hillary Clinton's plan, because she's smart with ideas, and Obama's good with words.
The country will be a joke if we vote for this ticket.
Hang it Biden. You are in over your head! The Barracuda will eat you a live.
McCain=War – great point! And may I add they are pro life except when it comes to hunting also, then they are blood thirsty!
A REAL VP candidate talking about REAL issues.
Thanks Mr. Biden and Mr. Obama for your sanity.
I have one question for the American people. If you are fixing your car and the wrench is broken do you keep using that same broken wrench. You may not be sure if the new wrench will do better but doing the same old thing gives you the SAME RESULTS!!! Come on America get with the program!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008
As Obama said- such moral certainties are above the pay grades of EVEN our politicians.
Meaning ONLY God knows and can judge what is RIGHT and WRONG.
The answer on stem cell research- is not for man to know. We each come to our own decision on it.
Who is to say which position is "right in God's eyes"? I don't think Biden had any cause to believe HIS position is any more moral or better than HER position.
Well, this man is not going to influence us regardless of what issues he talks about. We know what he is getting at and it is not going to change our minds. For one thing I respect Sarah Palin on her beliefs and you would thing the media along with all the other brown nosers
would drop personal issues regarding someones family. I doubt very seriously this subject would not have been brought up had there been no medical issues any place. Besides there is the HIPPA LAW. What happened to that If a person does not want to discuss this, it is no one else business. People think they are being such big shots trying to pull people and their families down. Well, it does not always work and will surely backfire.
The MEDIA brought up the kids, NOT BIDEN
Dear Joe: I am very proud that you are taking strong positions. We desperately need specifics to convince those to whom we speak if we are able to make the impact we need to win.
You have my full backing and my support. You are so important to this ticket and I am pleased that you agreed to be Vice-President. You are a stellar voice in the midst of so much sarcasm and outrage from Palin. Please keep it up.
Barbara Turner, Ph.D.
I would love to hear Palin try to counter Biden's argument. First she would have to turn off the snowmobile and put down the mooseburger though.
Republicans don't believe in science. That's the problem.
> I can't wait for Palin to eat your lunch in the debates Biden. Do you
> really want to present this issue to a mother of a child who has a
> disability?
Well you are going to have a very long wait then. She specifically said in her speech that she would be an advocate of parents of children with specific needs. How is suggesting funding medical research "attacking"? Or is that more Republican back-talk to cover up the fact that you have no real solutions, no policies to institute and just a lot of prayer and the mantra of "change"?
Yes John McCain is switching his colors and talk to match Obama's. Conservative Republicans are running as Democrats now. But be not fooled. This is not the reason for his recent poll bumps.
Stop looking for dirt on Palin because she is clean, maybe vindictive at best. The hard reality is that women identify with her because she looks and feels familiar to them. The problem is that they really can’t see how different she is from most of them. When they switch the Supreme Court next year, pro-choice goes out the window with it. But not for 4 years, but for the next 20 years. That is the wool being pulled over women’s eyes.
Problem is, women are not carrying this critical issue (their right to choose) in the forefront of their minds. They won’t get it tell it’s too late, and after the price for Palins seat proves too expensive in personal rights.
Don't be fool america! McCain/palin ticket is a joke.
America take note: Joe Biden isn't afraid to talk to you. He's not afraid to answer your questions.
Joe Biden is tackling the issues while Sarah Palin is hiding in her hotel room reading history books and rehearsing her rhetoric.
Wake up.
Vote Obama / Biden 08!
She wanted the job. She uses her kids in this campain. So they are fair game to any one else. The boy going to iraq as well as the baby are all fair game.
America is going to get what it deserves. For more years with McCain should completely destroy any chances America has for recovery. Its what we get for killing 100,000 Iraqis for nothing.
McCain/Palin=KARMA
Let's not talk about Palin's kids. WE should talk about issues.
Rudy NYC, Talk about being uninformed!!
1. She supports teaching abstinance...Only 100% way not to get pregnant or get diseases, and she should know!
2. Supports teaching creationism along side evolution – but I guess making sure that all sides get a voice isn't a Liberal way of thinking.
3. Touche on the Global Warming thing – guess you walk to work!!
4. I am shocked that a Democrat would think a Republican's views were extreme! OMG, what is the world coming too? Oh, by the way, have fun joining Obama's Muslim religon!!
he he he NO Bama in 08
The democrats have been the vicious vitriolic divisive ones in this election.
They have piled on to attack the female candidates- they have been vulgar and vile in their insults.
They have resorted to double standards and sexism.
i think it is a farce for the DEMS to pretend to have the moral high ground after all their bigotry and nastiness.
You're kidding? The Democratic Congress is pushing the National Debt to $407 billion and you liberals want to spend more money? You want your the hard working wealthy to pay more taxes so you can what? Get free health care? This is getting out of control. The government can't and shouldn't solve all of your problems. It's only function is to protect your freedom so that you can solve your own.
People need to get over the celebrity aspect of Sarah Palin and start looking at what she actually believes (as here). THEN the luster might start to wear off.
OH, but that would involve her having to answer questions and that would be picking on her !
Stem cell research and education are the bigger issues at stake. This election is about so much more than whether Palin forgot she wanted the bridge, whether she really is a maverick or just another Republican, or if she likes her moose tartare or well-done...
This topic has much bigger consequences for individuals than most in this election.
Whether Democrat, Republican, Independent or Anarchist – we all will have someone we love (or maybe ourselves) who may benefit by stem cell research. The religious rhetoric sounds great – "pro life" – who isn't pro-life? But isn't there another component to life than just at the beginning? What about the middle and the end? What about finding a way to make an abortion – a terrible, but sometimes necessary choice – have some small benefit?
How will you feel when you find out that had you been a little more educated about science and had supported basic research including stem cell research that you or your mom, dad, child, mentor might have lived a little longer? In a little less pain? With a little more hope?
But instead you voted for a ticket that painted itself as "Maverick" enough to make sure that American citizens won't have the best research and science in the world?
Sad.
If not for stem cell research, would special needs kids efforts be a special interest group.
I really don't have a problem with special needs kids getting well deserved help, but not just these kids. Why not ALL kids like Obama is suggesting?
I'm not for every special interest group, but isn't being for one (that affects you), and being against all others (not thought of by yourself) a bit hypocritical?
> Concentrate on what is working and not on what is not working.
Guess what? Palin doesn't support stem cell research of *any* kind. I guess you would have to actually believe in science to fund medical research.
It is funny that Barack Obama is being accused of all talk. Well He is the only one talking about the issues. He is the only one talking about his plans. What is the McCain talking about? Nothing but ebay and planes. He is talking about pork barrow spending that Palin already spent on a town she left in debt. So the choice is obvious. Vote on the issue or vote on lies.
That's what VP should do, talking about real issues. Palin? Come on... What she did so far just mocking, trashing and telling lies about Obama/Biden. I am not an American citizen, but I live in the US and I love America. Come on America.. time to get smart. Don't be fooled by crazy lunatic McCain/Palin. It is time to reconstruct this country from idiots who only think about themselves like Bush&McCain.
Go Obama, Go Biden... Go America
Do any of you suggesting the use of "other" stem cells have a science background? There is a reason embryonic stem cells is crucial to curing many of our illnesses! Embryonic stem cells, unlike other stem cells, are undifferentiated and can, therefore, have the potential to become any cell in the human body. Do you know how many lives could be saved?
Really, the solution here is simple: People who don't support embryonic stem cell research should just decline any treatment derived from these stem cells for their illnesses while supporters benefit from the research. In this way, we all win. The religious folk won't be affected by the research and can stop dictating how the rest of us live our lives!
Gidget – the Republican pawn. This woman scares the hell out of me! The government has no business in my private life, period. To try to stop new medical advances to help cures diseases is insane. And for the BOZO that said Biden doesn't think downs babies should live, thats crap, and another right wing looney tune that you alll kike to spout.
I have a disablitiy and I am against stem cell research. We should not be playing God.
Riposte:
Palin – "I support adult stem cell research"
Biden fails again while putting a spotlight on how he says once thing with regard to his faith and practices another.
The Democrats have aptly demonstrated in the past week that they exist in a political zugzwang. Best bet for them is simply to be quiet.
I don't know what McCain and Palin stand for because I haven't heard anything of sustance. Obama and Biden have drawn out their plans on the issues that Americans care about. How anyone could possibly have a clear understand of what McCain and Palin stand for is unclear to me.
Stem Cell is not Embryonic Stem Cell!
Joe is right!
The Republicans are so hypocritical.
THey are not pro-life
Trust me, I'm not alone – there are enough of us to put Palin/McCain in the White House (~5% of voters in 2004 election). Frankly, we only care about ourselves and will vote for Republicans because they always care about us – we are making > $250,000 and simply don't want to pay more taxes under Obama/Biden. Furthermore, Palin/McCain promised us even more tax cuts!
$Palin$/$McCain$
What I don't understand, and no one has ever been able to explain to me, is that how the GOP can be against stem cell research but have no problem when thousands are thrown away everyday because they weren't used.
So, it's ok to throw them away, but don't you dare use them to advance medical research.
I support CREATIONISM And EVolution. It's not fair that you should teach one and not the other.
Evolution is a fraud. God does not approve of the message. Evolution is a concept that Hitler embodies.
My friends once told me that the President of the US, does not have to have a relgion. He can be an atheist. I told all my friends that if that is true, then Hitler can be our President.
The mission and vision of the church is to help the needy.
The mission and vision of Evolution is the strong survive.
It's two opposites. Without a relationship with God, anyone can be a Hitler any day.
It has been 7 days of FEAR for the democrats.
They played dirty thinking This election was a shoo in for ANY democrat- even the least qualified, totally inexperienced, do-nothing orator that they installed over the better qualified candidate.
They thought this year they had the luxury of being politically correct instead of going with the BEST and most qualified candidate. They did not think that anything mattered but the Big D.
So they tossed out the rule book, subverted the democratic process and selected and installed the least likely candidate to win.
Now they see the folly of not allowing fair campaigns and forcing the feel-good politically correct- albeit unqualified- candidate on America.
I smell the fear in every insult and attack and lie the democrats throw out there.
You can't spell Sarah Palin without L I A R.
As on many issues, Governor Palin is going to side step. Other than ranting and raving about "nonissues," she doesn't appear to have a concise view about anything. Please, may we hear about Alaska's educational system, teenage pregancy rate in her state etc. etc.
People get ready! McDraft is going to win.
People get ready! McRove chose Padin!
People get ready.! McNOBIG GOVERNMENT means you are on your own. SWIM or DROWN!
People get ready! McNOEDUCATION If you have a complaintabout public education, pay
for a better education for your child.
People get ready McNO CARE about entitlements.
People get ready McNO to MINUMUM WAGE.
PEOPLE GET READY! McWar wants your kids, female or male .
People get Ready! Ride on the McTRAIN to extinction of the Hard
Working Man or Woman. NO JOBS.
People get ready! He will take your soul if you let him!
People get ready! Vote for McHypocrite that will run the country
under Bush and Rove.
Before Sarah Palin had a special needs child, Palin killed a bill that would have supported children with special needs. How convient that she is now for it. Same with the Bridge to Nowhere. She supported it until she realized it was political suicide. Such a barracuda.....right. But Sarah will pray for you, especially for homosexuals and thier conversion to hetrosexual.
Wow imagine that Obama/Biden talking about the issues. This is election contrary to what McCain's campaign manager may think will be on the issues. That is what this will be about. Because we will make them be about it. That $404 billion dollar deficit so far this year guess who's paying for that. We are so stop letting all of this media outlets not focus on the issues. We have heard nothing from McCain/Palin campaign but slogans. And the average American is not feeling this duo no matter how much phony and made up statistics they are coming out with.
You just dont get it joe, leave it alone. Wouldn't "I will help you also" be a better answer to Palin's pledge?? You don't have to try and tear down and disagree on everything. Just like the last four years of nothing but "it's bush's fault "for everything, even when it rains. We don't care about these old tirads, you have beat it to death. The public is actually smarter than this, always has been. The biggest gimmick in politics today is blame it on bush not the gimmick of having palin as a vp. And that isn't working except in hollywood. Pretty soon it will be "Joe must go" so obama can pick hillary like he should have and it would have been game over. Three people show up to see Joe holler, thousands to see Palin.....you just don't get it Joe, they didn't care about your two pres runs, they don't see you as a vp. Could it be us reg folks have paid attention to your record??
I expect that once Palin is finally released from training camp and is forced to answer some very important questions – as Senator Biden has done repeatedly and with such eloquence – we will see the polls shift yet again in favor of Barack Obama. Furthermore, I don't believe the polls are accurate since they exclude those energized young voters with cell phones - a large demographic for Obama. McCain is an out-of-touch politician who doesn’t quite have what it takes, but appears desperate enough to win this election by his willingness to gamble away the future of this country on a reckless, eleventh-hour whim called Sarah Palin. Now that’s a Bridge to Nowhere. I’d rather be left to fend for myself in the Alaskan wilderness – moose and all. Thanks, but NO THANKS!!!
I totally agree with I'm dumb founded again. Why is that every four years our brains totally turn to mush. The rich get richer the poor get poorer and we pretend not to see the elephant in the room.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!! BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!!
Do you really think McCain, Palin have more in common with the common people of this country or do they represent the ELITE/ SILVERSPOONERS.
Noone is jealous but call it like it is. Stop pretending that they are just normal people.
How much longer are we going to allow these greedy liars to take take take.
Palin is a quick study alright... on Rovian tactics. She's wearing Trig on her lapel like a flag pin. Her kids are props for her campaign. I'm glad she kept Trig... he's a beautiful baby. Trig will have plenty of love and support. Not all babies are as fortunate. You cannot lump all situations into Trig's basket. And just because Palin has Trig, it does not mean she'll support others with her situation.
Voting for Palin is truly a crap shoot right now. I really hope she reveals her true self before November comes around. I am really uncomfortable with the idea that people may vote for her simply because of a Trig pin. or a Track armband... and then later find out she's nothing like she's pretending to be. And then McCain steps down as President and all of a sudden.. we have a President Palin...
You democrats are running scared now. People are tired of Obama now and what he represents. I do not like or trust the man. I thought he said that he was not going to run a negative campaign but he is doing it more than McCain. Palin is like a fresh of breath air and because she is liked the democrats are all getting hot and heavy on her. LEAVE HER ALONE!!!! STOP TREATING HER LIKE HOW YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS TREATED HILLARY CLINTON. YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS DISRESPECTED CLINTON SO MUCH BUT I KNOW THE REPUBLICANS WILL NOT ALLOW THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN TO PALIN. NOBODY STOOD UP FOR HILLARY SO SHE WAS LEFT ALONE TO DEAL WITH LUNATICS BUT ITS NOT GOING TO WORK AGAINST PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and I am very disappointed in you women and how you are portraying this woman (Palin). I am a woman first and I respect all women. This is why Hillary did not become the candidate because of you women. That's why women will never get further ahead because of your actions. We have strong, good women in this country and the abuse that is inflicted on them amazes me. Come on you women wake up and lets not disown our own gender because of what party she represents. If we had all stuck with Hillary, she would have been the democrat nominee.
The joy of raising a child with a disability? Ok. It's really sad how everybody's been cowed into treating Palin with kid gloves for fear of being accused of sexism. You want to end sexism ladies? Honestly, I doubt you really do, but just in case, here's a tip: stop paying so much attention to gender!!!
When Biden ran for the office he had less than 2% of the votes.
Why does he think he is relevant now?
Compare him to Palin 85% approval and what it has done
for McCain and you see again what good judgment is and can do.
Stem cell is a little differant than someone being born with a disability don't you think? Biden keeps talking and trying to find fault with every thing the lady stands for, just keep going Dem. and you will hurt yourselves, as you already have. I think Palin is a very good candidate and she and McCain gets ny vote. Also if the Palin is praying that should be enough.
I understand Sarah Palin's position on this issue and I agree with her and disagree with BIDEN. She understands that she's not GOD. She knows that she was put in this position for a reason. I LOVE HER!!!!!! I'll vote for OBAMA/PALIN. I think they'll make a GREAT TICKET
I support Obama, but I was disappointed when he also embraced atheism and I wrote stuff to his site to inform him of the circustances.
Basically, Mother Russia banned God from all daily walks of life. The politicians and Mother Russia woke up, and they have raised generations of evil men and women. Gorbachev FORCED them to open the doors of the churches. He FORCED the Communist regime to understand that there is no reason to persecute Christians who are the most law-abiding citizens.
Apart from God, we Spiritually Rot to the core. Like the Bible says, we're like the stenches from graveyards.
Abortion is killing and it should be done ONLY if you have to...
As a mother of a handicapped child, stem cell research is a God Sent to HOPE for my child!!!! Pelin just wants to blow up the world so Jesus will come back and all the "true" christians will be saved in Alaska!!! The women is NUTS!!!! First her judgement is just a bad as McCain–McCain threw his first wife under the bus and then screwed thousands of seniors out of their retirement–he should have gone to jail!! Pelin NEVER should have gotten pregant in the first place–she told NOT too!!! AND now she won't even fund special ed or homes for unwed mothers!!!! PRAY for Obama/Biden–they are the only the American people have!!!!
She support stem cell research, just not embryonic stem cells (but don't let the facts get in your way) By the way for those who say she cut special needs funds – check factbusters and politifact, who by the way has all webpage devoted to debunking "Sliming Sarah Palin" rumors – it is not true. And I don't know why I would expect CNN to check it's facts on McCain's position – but for those interested McCain supported embryonic stem cell research in congress when it was seen as the only technologically feasible method of stem cell research, now that stem cell research is progressing with non-embryonic stem cells, he does not support embryonic research, only research on stem cells from other sources.
"Notice how the republicans are pro-life when it comes to embryos, but don't care how many young adults die in senseless wars?
That's not being pro life, it's being a hypocrite."
Thanks for saying this...it's SO true!
"Leave her kids alone ,what is wrong with you? Ok you want to put her in a I got you position.Stop using her baby for your political gain because all that is comming is a backlash. What is it with Obama democrats since the primaries, misogyny has nothing to do with hope."
Uhh Lin, the baby's own mother is using him for political gains, parading him around out on the campain trail. If that isn't backwards I don't know what is.
First of all – I have a child with a rare chromosome disorder. Second of all – it is not all stem cell research that is not supported – it is "embyonic" stem cell research that is opposed – by Palin and myself. This is a common mistake – stem cell research from other than embryonic has had notable success. I do not wish that any cure/treatment for my son come from the destruction of embryo's.
Sarah Palin doesn't really know where she stands on anything. For the Bridge to Nowhere then against it AFTER Congress pulls the plug but keeping the money they sent and using where it was not "earmarked" for, against "pork" but taking per diems when staying at home, pro-life (against abortion) but willing to send her son to Iraq to kill someone elses babies, hockey mom but not a hockey mom (maybe a former hockey mom), the list will grow daily.
What is the difference between Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney? No it's not lipstick (they both wear it). Palin is a better shot and only Cheney wears panties.
I'm surprised that no one will ever admit that they helped elect Dauba for two terms and are probably the ones that have been screaming the loudest for the last eight years. Lord help us all if they elect McSame/Saint Palin...that should put the final touches on the Good Old USA. Ya know, God gave mankind a brain, we outa try using it every once in a while, but the Repugs must consider "thinking" a mortal sin. Oh I forgot, those of us that "THINK" are just liberals and that my friends is a dirty word.
You liberal fanatics are no better than the right wing conservatives you denigrate. It is pathetic in every way to use Down Syndrome as a political tool. Many of you are only voting for Obama because he is black and you have the courage to attack women for supporting Palin as a female. You are everything that is wrong with this country– Own it!
Palin gave birth to her 1st born eight months after her wedding. I guess abstinence doesn’t work and Bristol and Levi are a true testament to that, they’re going to be 2nd generation shotgun newly weds. Now I understand what this "holier than thou" meant when she said life happens. Oh the pain of irony.
Sarah Palin is the darling of the Rep. Party. If you overlook her stand on stem cell research, troopergate,bridge to nowheregate, Alaska earmarksgate, pastorgate, e-bay gate and lobbyist gate, she becomes the answer in how to reform government in Washington DC.
Biden is showing us how little he knows what is going on with stem sell research these days.
The more energy that is put into stem cell research the more it is showing us that we do not need EMBRIONIC stem cell research.
Biden is CLUELESS as ususal.
Not all stem cell involves human embryos.
There is an article in the L.A. Times today written in by Gloria Steinem-Opinion "DEAD ON". Please, Please, Joe Biden and Barack need to read this and get it to the Obama Campaign staff. Everything in this article is so true and it could really slam-dunk the McCain/Palin Ticket.
Forget stem cell research let's just call it like it is – why would ANY KINDHEARTED, GENUINE, INDIVIDUAL with the power to effect change CUT spending for kids with disabilities in the first place? Why? Because before she thought she had the perfect kids and the perfect family and along comes Trig and now she is some kind of champion for women with diabled children? Who in the hell appointed her as God? Women everywhere should take offense to her attempts to have a monopoly on an issue that she IS against, I have seen no info that she reversed her cuts to these programs. It's called pandering folks, and it's the ultimate kind of panderring because she's using her family from her pregnant daughter to her disabled cute little baby to her son going to Iraq to masked the fact the she is a power hungry empty suit.
I think that OBAMA-BIDEN's theme song should be, YOU GOT A FRIEND! But, I am sure Obama's camp. will clear that with the
artists.!!!!
Joe,
I support you and Obama. I don't support stem cell research because it is my understanding that embryos will be used.
Actually Gov. Palin provided funding for children with special needs.
Those are the FACTS.
Good call, Joe. Palin flew for hours to give birth (at 44!!!) to a kid that she knew needed special attention. What a freak show.
You shouldnt kill babies. My mother told me of this one couple who aborted their baby and the mother kept hearing the cries of a baby. As Christians, they confessed their sins and had asked God for another pregnancy. She was pregnant again and gave birth to a baby.
My personal viewpoint on abortion is that if it has a heartbeat, you should keep it unless it is hazardous to your health.
If it doesnt have a heartbeat, I dont have a problem clipping my toenails.
MIKE September 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET
So he thinks that Down Syndrome babies should not exist…the world should just be filled with perfect people?
well…at least he is in sync with his running mate who thinks down syndrome babies can be aborted after they are out of the womb too.
This is disgusting….now they are attacking this ladies down syndrome kid…that somehow he is not perfect enough to exist in this world and we need to change him?
Disgusting Pigs…both of them
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Before engaging the keyboard, you should really get your facts straight.
It seems to me that only the Amish community knows about Pro-Life as they are against taking of any human life which includes War and Coporal Punnishment. All those who think differently are hypocrites and those who think they aren't, well you really and truly are.
Apparently Palin can not do rally's on her own, Can't do interviews. McCain affraid of what she will say? They are on different pages! She is the PORK Queen for Alaska and McCain wants NO PORK! Together, she will introduce him while he stands there looking like a puppet! I find it funny that she blatintly lies and he supports the lies! Which one would actually be president?
GO Obama and Biden '08
Sarah, The Pitbull? Meet Joey, The MAD DOG!!!!!!
Obama/Biden '08
McCain is 100% against pork belly earmarks but his VP is the queen of them! In 2 years she got 750 million and did not return the earmark monies she got for the Bridge to nowhere which she was originally for! Now saying she was never for! Outright LIE…..
No wonder she can have NO property Taxes, No State Taxes and give money back to the residences of Alaska! She is an out right thief of the American Tax payers!
Come on Hillary supporters! Palin does not stand for 1 thing Hillary stands for. Atleast Hillary and Obama are very close to each others ideas. Actually not really any difference!
For someone to say they are a Christian and come out and blatantly lie and steal from the American tax payers does not sound to Christian to me! If this is your idea of being a Christian, I feel sorry for you!
To me sounds like she has NO integrity and No morals! And it seems many going to still vote for her just because she is a woman! I really hope not! I think that most Democrats, Independents and especially most WOMEN have a lot more smarts than that!
Remember she is not the top of the ticket! DON’T VOTE GENDER!!!!!!
Republican Presidents puts us in wars and kills our economy and Democratic Presidents have to fix the mess! That is history!
4 more years of the same does not appeal to me! Times are bad enough without letting McCain hurt us for another 4 years!
There is nothing wrong with what Joe Biden said. Since she has a disabled child she should be the first one supporting it.
IT IS TIME TO STOP PLAYING AND START TALKING REAL ISSUES.
What a low blow from Biden. If he was familiar with the issue and not playing for his base, he would know that non-embryonic stem cells have shown more potential than embryonic ones. But to suggest the mother of a disabled child does not care about those children is reprehensible.
yes, Joe tell them like it is. A true VP! not someone that did not anything about the VP position six weeks ago and now she is a candidate. Sarah is such a joke!
Obama and Biden are not grasping any any straws – they are discussing the REAL issues that are up for voters consideration when choosing a Preis. & V.P. Sara Palin is full of "fluff" and contradictions when her podium comments are challenged – as they have been for 19 months for Obama. What are her views on stem cell research. What does she mean by an advocate and a friend? As a parent of a Down Syndrome son, I don't need an advocate and a friend-I need an end to the wait list for services and choices. I need health care options, I don't get "per diem" expenses to travel with my son – I have to pay for childcare out of my hard-earned $$$. This is just one issue but during the next 8 weeks, she's going to have to face the press, the debates and the American public with real answers to real issues all of us face in the other 49 states.
Palin? ...just a hypocrite. Let her talk about issues and not throwing sarcasms and lies that take this country to no where. we need more truth about her record. I believe american people are not foolish. And to the good women about there, this race is not about gender but about issues. who best represent your values today and tomorrow. also for those who need special needs, know Palin is not on your side, read her record-she slashed aid to schools for children with disabilities by 50%. Is that someone who cares about people with disability. Oh! I see, she now care after her son turned out to be in need as well. The truth is, she will not care for you. Finding yourself in a situation is no guarantee you'll work for or with those having similar situations. It also goes true with gender-because she's a lady does not mean she represents women values. Most women will turn down an offer from her to take her extreme postions.my one cent.
Keep at it Joe. I could care less if the GOP's fashion model VP is "offended".
Thank you Joe. You may not be getting the coverage and publicity
Sarah Palin is getting, but atleast you are discussing the issues.
Keep talking. People are listening.
First of all, Palin is not the only woman who wears lipstick. Can you trust
a woman that compares herself to all things a pit bull ? Oh, by the way
communities usually do not tolerate unruly pits. Second of all, Palin lied
when she said God ordered the war. Bush and Cheney ordered the war.
Hello. Enough is enough. The American people deserves to know the
truth about this woman. Something is terribly wrong with a person that
will tell a lie on God to prove her point. Palin sounds like a extremist to me.
I DO NOT understand the reluctance to allow stem research on embryo's that are going to be DISCARDED!!
Somebody needs to explain in clear terms..
WHY IS IT OK TO THROW THEM AWAY THAN TO USE THEM FOR RESEARCH???
I could even understand limiting the number of those scheduled to be discarded for use, BUT TO THROW THEM ALL AWAY???
IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!
I believe this is an unwarranted fear that some one is going to use them for something else (maybe cloning). But this can be prevented by carefully controlling the number allowed to be used at one time. Fear is the most irrational of all human emotions and we can not allow it to be an overriding facter in this debate.
Believe me IF the natural progression of science is to include cloning, NOTHING WILL STOP IT FROM HAPPENING IN ANOTHER PART OF THE WORLD.
Backward thinking in this area is preventing the U.S. from being on the LEADING EDGE of it's POSITIVE health potential. We DO NOT want to be behind the rest of the world on this potentail medical backthrough.
We need to relax the band and move forward into the 21st Century.
When a baby is born in a Petri dish, then I will concede it is a viable human being, until then I will call it what it is a few cells capable of becoming a baby if all the right things are done to it and it is put into a woman's body at the right place and at the right time.
Many women have these implanted into their bodies and get nothing by BROKE from all the promises they are given.
I want to hear what those who say they are absolutely against stem cell research tell me what they think about the four (400 plus) of the stem cells that are thrown in the trash and destroyed EACH MONTH. I have asked some who do not want stem cell research and they will stop the conversation immediately. They will say using them for research is destroying a human being, but they say ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT THOSE 400 PLUS THAT ARE TRASHED EACH MONTH.
So the only thing I can understand about the situation is that trashing them is not destroying a human, but using them to possibly cure many problem medical problems such as birth defects, spinal cord injuries, heart and other organ problems is destroying a human being.
Until a avid advocate against stem cell research explains that to me in a manner that I can understand and will make sense, I say they are just against those who have terrible medical problems and do not want them to get better
People should not be quiet just because she has a baby with downs syndrome and a pregnant teen age daughter. She must debate stem cell research and teen pregnancy. Welcome to the real world sarah and politics. It's not always polite. It comes with wanting to lead.
Obam, needs to get his fact correct the Republicans have not been in controll the Democrats have been for the last two years...duh
And all they have been is obstuctionists, the Democrats are more concerned about the party name and not the people of this country. For two years they had control and they have done nothing but sit back and watch the economy go in the tank, just so they can blame it on the republicans....that is not watching out for the people that is watching out for the party, which is also why as a DEMOCRAT I am VOTING FOR McCAIN/PALIN. The Deomcrats would not be in a neck and neck race if they chose Clinton but instead they had to go to the extreme (Liberalism) just like the Republicans did when Newt Gingrich was around the Republicans went to the extreme right...America smarten up already and vote for the individual and not the party...and in this case you take the lesser of two evils and that is McCain / Palin...none of the candidate can apeal to everybody's whininning, humanly impossible.. Please tell me when Obam has gone against his party for the good of the people vs the party you can't...I'll come back to being a democrat when PELOSI, REID and the nit job DEAN is gone...Ladies and gentlemen thos are the facts and I challenge anybody to say otherwise...without the name calling
This bozo is doing everything he can to ensure Hillary is put on the ticket. He will leave the ticket in October and Hillary will take his place. Come on, who doesn't see this coming?
Joe is trying to grab just a few headlines from Gov Palin.....or is it crumbs?
Sen. Biden is correct on this issue. The GOP has consistently voted against the interest of children with special needs. One word: hypocrisy.
I strongly support Obama/Biden, but I'm not sure this line of attack is in the ticket's best interest.
I think the Obama camp should let Mr. Biden talk more. The more he talks, the more he offend some group of people. This is way too funny seeing the Obama bandwagon getting deflated by the VP. LOL!
Get em Biden! Conservatives are in the dark ages. They should just go hang out at Michaelangelo's grave. I bet he could tell them a thing or two about religious supression and the lack of progress in medicine and research it creates.
Oh yeah one more thing where were the Democrats with the gas going through the roof, people losing there jobs and homes...on a 5 week vacation and pelosi was promoting her book which was a failure and only sold about 3,000 copies....so lets put cards on the table ladies and gentlemen !!!
Right on Biden! Beautiful idea on "stem cell research" back at the Republicans!
I think it's the lack of supporting stem-cell research by right-wing Republicans that explains why McCain/Palin are on the tickets.
Can someone please give these two some, so they can stop making the United States a laughable joke the way Bush/Dick is doing to us.
I'd like for Obama and Biden to explain their hypocrisy in attacking Palin over the Bridge To Nowhere when they both voted in favor of it. And I would like them to explain why they voted against an amendment that would have redirected the money from the BTN to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Too bad the back room deal with Howard Dean has left Obama dragging this fat tire Biden along in exchange for getting the nod over Clinton. Dean got to unseat the Clintons as the democratic power broker, Obama got their nod over Clinton, and America gets a Democratic ticket that is quickly falling into the trash can. Thanks Howard Dean!
Repubican low income conservatives are the dumbest people in America. They will vote against their own economic interest just to keep the White party alive. Their end is drawing near. It's about time minorities in this country have a voice. And the Democrats are an example of diversity. The Repubicans are only trying to act diverse, by adding a woman with no credentials. It will not work this time.
Joe Biden, expert on all.
Wouldn't that be nice to say, seeing how he has thoughts on everything and anything political, regardless of his expertise. It's truly a shame that our political system allows this type of garbage to continue year after year. Let's do term limits and get these lifetime politicians out in the labor market. Give them the same benefits that others get for putting in two or six years in a profession or job. Have them stop milking the public teat. Joe Biden shouldn't have any problems getting a job if he had term limits, would he? But, then again, all of the members of Congress, without additional influence, might be hard pressed to find a job where influence isn't a necessity.
The facts are that there are better results with everything other than EMBRYONIC stem cells. But that doesn't count to Dems/libs/pro-choice because they want abortions. Amazing, you'll protest and say how wrong it is that Americans are WILLINGLY fighting for our country, defending what's right, and unfortunately dying (doing so with honor), yet you are totally for, and even cheering, a woman's right to KILL a defenseless child simply because she doesn't want to be burdened?? By your logic, if we put Bush on trial for war crimes we should also put pro-choicers, abortion doctors, etc. on trial for genocide.
And for all of you who are rambling about a 'senseless war', if Gore and/or Kerry were President we would've already had something happen that would have made 9/11 look like a small scuffle.
YOU WANT THE FACTS – HERE ARE THE FACTS – OBAMA/BIDEN = NO NATIONAL SECURITY, DIMINISHED HEALTH CARE, MORE UNEMPLOYMENT, MORE DEATHS OF DEFENSELSS CHILDREN.
"It doesn't make sense to save a life at another life's expense."
- Wow, what ignorance you show! How many times does it need to be repeated for you to get it. THESE EMBRYOS GET DISCARDED NO MATTER WHAT. So you'd rather they just go to waste in the trash versus using them for research that can ultimately benefit others who suffer from various degenerative diseases? Let me guess, you're "pro-life".....what about those who are alive NOW and could benefit from this?
Unless you are stuck in the Middle Ages in this country and think that only God will cure all diseases magically, most other countries of the planet support stem cell research. Because there is something called progress !
Now they're saying that even talking about the ISSUES is a "personal attack"?!
When did McCain turn into such a whiner?
When the democrats bring this subject up you know they are worried. Penalize Joe Biden for a low blow!!!
As Governor, she cut state aid to schools for children with disabilities by over 50%. Palin killed a bill that would SUPPORT kids with special needs.
What a pandering hypocrite…
Biden good Job because Republican don't care about anyone if they did they would not vote against the Healthcare Bill our School Funding Bill or Unemployment relief our Energy Releif. Republicans are the Reeason why this Country is a Mess
Thank God Joe Biden is using professionalism to address the issues, unlike his opponent who has been allowed to go to stay away from the real issues. When your daddy turns you alose, how will you respond to questions regarding the issues we are facing. We don't care that you can out run a moose, let;s see how well you out run the questions that we all have for you. To the republicans – don't you think its hard to vote for someone we know nothing about, that is why so many people watched the speeches, we are trying to get information that has not been available, a lot of people watched not because we are so in love with your idea of having any women on the ticket. Some people will go to any extreme to win.
I guess Sarah can tell people that she does have foreign language skills....she apparently can speak in tongue.
Obama/Biden08.
Funny we can't ask Gov Palin ?'s. But Obama was completely racked over the coals.by all media oulets.
Talk about American hypocrisy!!!!
I do not support Governor Palin–in fact, I am emphatically opposed to her and Senator McCain. However, it is not correct that she cut funding for special needs programs. We gain nothing by making inaccurate statements.
Governor Palin DID veto a number of important social programs (including for unwed mothers) and has many positions and actions warranting serious concern. However, this is not one of them.
By the way Palin USED her kids all the time during the Convention, bringing them onstage and outside the stage ! Please !!!
Palin/McCain are not against stem cell research they are against EMBRYONIC stem cell research. I am so sick and tired of the press letting stuff like this go when they could easily point out the discrepancy and they do it consistantly in favor of the DEMs.
WHY CAN'T THE REPUBLICANS ANSWER ONE SINGLE QUESTION ON ANY ISSUE?
THIS EVASION TACTIC IS GETTING OLD-McCains henchmen scream at everything and refuse to answer.
Americans can tolerate a lot, but when we hear these evil hateful people TELL US EVERY DAY WHAT WE SHOULD THINK AND THAT WE DO NOT DESERVE ANSWERS ABOUT ISSUES, THAT IS
E-N-O-U-G-H!! YOU WILL NOT, NOT NOT TELL THIS COUNTRY WHAT TO THINK-THAT IS UNAMERICAN, AND JOHN MCCAIN IS SHAMING HIS PARTY AND HIS COUNTRY BY TYRING TO USE THE TACTICS OF A
DICTATOR.
BUSH LEAGUE INDEED.
Come on you Republicans...get your heads out of your rear.
You have had 8 years to prove to this nation that you are the ones.
The Republican party has taken a budget surplus and put our country in debt. We are borrowing money from the Chinese to pay for oil in Saudi Arabia. We are in a war that will never end....because people coming home from war are suffering PTSD.
So you are against abortion...but who is going to pay for all these children that are born unwanted. Oh yes, they will live on the streets and the Democrats will be blamed for coming up with programs to help them and raising your taxes...REPULICANS DON'T GET IT!!!
Way to go Joe! I can hardly wait till the VP Debate!
As a catholic, I can not see how Biden can support embryonic stem cell research. Being pregnant, giving birth it is a miracle on itself, from the moment of conception.
When it comes to faith Biden, put your money where your mouth is. You know very well the stand of Catholic Church on embroyonic stem cell research, you personally are talking as VP democratic nominee not as a catholic in this issue.
Also I want to add one more thing, we had a discussion last night with my wife. She is democrat, I am republican, go figure.
She has a MBA in accounting and finance, and takes a lot of offense when all media treat abortion as most important subject to females on this election. I mean really what are media here trying to say?
As for comment on Palin's baby, it does not even deserve a response, that is very very low. I think Obama should distance himself from this comment or it is going to backfire. I can not even imagine that something like this would come out of Bidens mouth, actually I guess I can, but gally this is not giong to turn out good.
As the parent of a special needs child (fragile x syndrome) medical research is extremely important -including stem cell work. (Kirsten – Many of those other cells have shown horrible side effects in studies). And praying for our children is not enough.
We need:
Research
Supporting full funding and enforcement of IDEA in schools
Support savings accounts for special needs children which don't effect their medicaid benefits
Jobs for those over age 21
Respect
No pandering
No sideshows at conventions
When she brought her baby to the RNC and trotted him out there for everyone to see it was ok for her to use him to further her position?
But when a candidate talks about an actual issue that many people care about in a frank and candid manner and it has a loose reference to the other candidate, it's completely forbidden and off limits?
Typical new republican bull-crap. I used to be a republican, but all of this right wing fundamentalist bull has completely turned me off of the party. Not to mention they are a spend-first ask questions later party now.
Mrs. Palin – I thought GOD (not country) was first! The hypocrisy reeks to high heaven and suggests that you are pandering to non-believers. Also, your party should stop stealing Sen. Obama’s ideas and slogans! Remember the 8th commandment!
What does this have to do with religion? Help me understand the logic. STem cell research is about trying to fix potential years of heart ache, religious or not.
I support stem cell research for I support any help to mankind when there is need as a consequence of disease. Our Lord gave us intelligence so that we could help others. I must say that as a woman and a Latino I strongly support Barack Obama. I have supported him and now also Biden. Obama is not just any man. He is the American dream, working to help others any way he could. He could have taken the easy road as a lawyer because of his high intelligence and lived the high life with plenty of money, yet he chose to work in Chicago as a community organizer. Obama has the strength, faith, fortitude, intelligence, and charisma of many persons before him who sacrificed for the United States of America like John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Edward kennedy...
I live in Puerto Rico and even though I am a US citizen I cannot vote for the President because we are not a state. I am asking other Latinos and US citizens to open up your hearts and vote for Obama. He will not let you down and he will help the economy and bring your sons or daughters back from a needless war. We need to unite in prayer for all Americans so that the next years will bring peace and stability to the United States. There is much to do, lets get together and do it!
Palin so far is a nobody on the issues. She tries to hide her convictions so she can stay interesting but unknow until she gets elected.
Stop foaming at the mouth folks. Biden used an example, he did not mention Palin by name. Are we at the point that if Obama or Biden say the word "woman", McCain's stormtroopers will shout "SEXISM!!!"
Biden is a smart guy. He has brought up a relevant issue and he presented an intelligent argument. Try to get that from the other side.
And he does not say disabled people should not exist. What he says is....if we have the means to remove that burden from their lives why shouldn't we? Stem cells could be used to cure cancer, heart disease, MS, etc. Does Biden want to get rid of all people with those diseases?
Someone needs to PUMP a BRAIN Cell into all the republicans so they will learn that stemcells are not only from unborn children. There has been some real science going of in this country and now stem cells are available for other sorces. But when you are against scientific research you would never know.
It is a fair question.
This is an election, we deserve a civil, informative response.
How characteristic of democrats. The long term sufferer of logorrhea should just be quiet.
Palin so far is a nobody on the issues. She tries to hide her convictions so she can stay interesting but unknown until she gets elected.
Wow, the only other person I am aware who lies as well and as much as palin is little lost caylee's mother casey anthony.
I bet palin knows where she little caylee is.
Biden SHUT UP!
Hillary supporter for McCain!!!! 2008!
Republicans seem to express outrage every time the TRUTH is spoken.
Wonder why the other, newer entry about this doesn't allow comments?
Palin is the one who uses her son as an on-stage prop. She's also the one who cut funding for special education in Alaska. Seems like this is an issue worthy of discussion.
She is becoming even more ridiculous.
It's the same thing that when Palin and McCain cut funding for programs for unwed teen mothers but want everyone else to support her family!
God loves the truth and I'm going to tell it! Tell it Biden!
Carl Rove really outdone himself by advising McBush to select Palin. She's nothing more than Rove on female hormones and is trying to turn the election to a beauty pagent. Not gonna work after the October surprise that's waiting.
It's great for her to get in front of her crowd and lie because it's gonna bite her in the a## sooner than later.
Palin is not my primary concern. It's the all out effort that's already began on the part of the repugs to suppress and prevent the Democratic votes from being accurately counted again.
Obama/Biden 08
Yet another example of the negative campaigning of McCain/Palin. Stem Cell research and why it is important is a very appropriate ISSUE to be on the table ... it is one of the many things where Bush 43 has, in my view, hurt the American people. This is just one example of too many where the McCain/Palin people want to make everything about personality and avoid the substantive policy questions that should be the basis for voters' decisions. It is up to the media to keep the focus on ISSUES and POLICIES, and not reward negative attacks by giving them traction.
That's fellow bloggers, get the truth out. Stop believing what Palin and McCain say without digging into their votes, policies and positions. When Palin made a plea for support of parents with children with disabilities, what is she purposing she would do? What is her record on the issue?
Unfortunately, it is very sad to see many Palin supporters defend her without even knowing Palin's public positions.
He said the Republicans, not just Palin. And as many people have said before, you can support OTHER types of stem cell research; a lot of very conservative people don't support any type. OMG he never said anything about her child or anything having to do the down syndrome, but thanks for grasping at straws, seems to be the McCain's camp way of doing things. Oh but never mind they mock Obama's choice to be a community organizer, or his faith, his patriotism, his wife... but he and Biden are never supposed to say anything in response because then he's being too negative? So if he doesn't attack but does defend himself, he's playing politics as usual? How about not letting people think that they can get away with lying?
Biden could've talked about the fact that she cut funding for Special Needs children, but he left that alone. He could've said a lot of things about Palin, but he hasn't and neither has Obama. Its ironic that he goes out and gives these speeches and everyone calls him an empty suit. Palin does the same thing and she's a maverick. wow. Only in America.
Can McPain stop talking about bridge to no where and earmarks. Can they come up with something credible and not a lie. Vote Obama he is more focused and in touch with real people. The people that make up more than 95% of America.
Obama08
Perhaps had stem cell research been in the advanced stages decades ago, Biden would have a brain.
Sheesh, Ol' Foot in His Mouth Joe did it already?!?!?!
*calls Bill and Hillary*
I do not mind strong religious convictions. But seeing Palin stand in front of her church and say the Iraq war is God's plan. Her Pastor standing next to her yelling that Alaska is a special place that God will spare in a soon to come world destruction. Then they both stand on stage and watch a church video that shows the world being blown up except for Alaska. Can we say, Doomsday Cult? What is the difference between David Koresh and Sarah Palin? The difference is that Palin wears lipstick and may be President!
Disenfranchised Person catch up with science news . EMBRYOS are not needed in the research model.
Does this mean Senator Biden should be closed mouthed on, gun control, teen pregnancy, the Alaska pipeline, Women's rights....give me a break. By the way the last I heard there was supposed to be a seperation of church and state He seems to understand that, why dosen't the rest of America?
Double moral of the US: In Irak there are secret killings of insurgents and their families (like under Saddam) and in the US the same people don´t like to kill a fertilized cell.
I don't understand why so many people are perfectly fine with filling out organ doner cards.. but then they scream about the stem cell issue. This may not be politically correct to say.. but I don't think that a baby's life is any more precious than that of a healthy adult, or child, or teenager.
Once again.. I still say that people that are pro-life are not really pro-life.. they are only pro-birth.
Stem cell research is VITAL to our future. Any politician who doesn't support stem cell research is NOT VITAL.
PRESENT!!!!
Yeah, that oughta teach those Republicans to try and sneak an issue past me.
Stem Cell Research = Yes
Embryonic Stem Cell Research = No
There is a difference learn them and everyone will be happy.
"Every reform is only a mask under cover of which a more terrible reform, which dares not yet name itself, advances."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Using this as a refernce is a disgusting attack. And perhaps both his and Obama worshippers could stop spreading the lies about her cutting funds by 62% for special needs children. That is untrue and has been proven by Fact Check.org throug hdiscussions with Alaskan education officals that she has practically tripled the budget for special needs children.
I just saw on MSNBC where a commentator asked a Republican spokeswoman at the RNC about with the planned reduction in the RNC how were the Republicans going to introduce Palin to the American people. Her response was blah, blah, blah "she has been very well received by the base" blah, blah, blah, "we know she will not be ready to step in within the next month, 6 months or a year". SAY WHAT!!! One person admits she is not prepared to be President, but she was still chosen to run on a ticket with a 72 year old man with health issues???? Does the Republican rabid Right have no shame???
So, this woman was selected because:
1) She possesses good conservative values which energizes the rabid Right.
2) To appeal to suburban mothers.
I am still trying to get my head around this statement. The Republican party will select a nominee, any nominee, that they know is not qualified to run the country but to energize the base!!!
So, to recap:
1) Energizing the Republican party base is priority one
2) The health and safety of 300 million U.S. citizens is priority 2???
How exactly does that play into McCrypt and Crew's "Country First" slogan?? Help me, anybody to answer that question.
This line of logic would be laughable were it not so very, very chilling.
My question to all you targeted suburban mothers, are you willing to risk the chance of putting the security and safety of your own kids in the hands of an individual, any individual whose day job is on the job training to be the President of the largest country in the Free World?
Since I have no children it is of no concern to me, but please, think about the possible consequences very, very, very seriously before pulling that lever on November 4th.
WASHINGTON – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has charged her state a daily allowance, normally used for official travel, for more than 300 nights spent at her home, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
More to come.
Boy are they grasping at anything they can Obama / Biden these two and the 300 advisors are sounding desperate, they must be wearing diapers as they bite their nails.
Maritza
Maybe Sarah Palin and her church are just going to pray for a cure like they are going to pray gay people straight!
Get a clue!
Obama/Biden '08
I love how Republicans get upset and say that he shouldn't be saying that about Palin, but they can say whatever they want to and it's fine. This whole thing is ridiculous. I can't believe that Palin has support! What the heck has she even said? Where does she stand on anything? It's just a big joke.
No Palin Pitbull Lips,
The embryos that are to be used are ones that are stored in In Vitro Fertilization clinics that are targetted to be burned.
So the choice becomes, do you do nothing and let the embryos burn and 'die'. Or do you use the embryos to search for cures that could affect millions of people?
Keep telling the truth Joe. Sarah Palin is nothing but a camouflage and she needs to be exposed.
When is she going to speak to the media I guess when all the questions are fixed.
Not another 4 years of these lying repubs.
Have the professional detachment to post something other than the drunken ramblings of the Obamabots for a change, CNN.
Looks like Ol' Foot in His Mouth Biden did it again...already...
Probably should have nominated hillary, huh?
For someone who claims she'll be an advocate for special needs kids, it's too bad Governor Palin has neither the guts nor moral fortitude to tell the American public that she cut funding for special needs kids approximately 60% in one year.
To me, it's hard to argue that an embryo, the potential to create life, shouldn't be used to help someone that is already alive. If you think an embryo has the same value as person walking among us, then fine, don't support embryonic stem cell research. If you think an embryo is worth less than a person alive today, you should back stem cell research with all you've got.
McCain and Palin are just more of the same. Where's the Maverick in them on this issue?
The official position of Senator Obama on this issue:
PRESENT!!!
The best part is the republicans continually cut programs and services to help children with disabilities and thier families and then call them "special needs children", as though their only label the need is "special needs"...how about a little action and support for families and children and a little less talk about how dedicated they are to this population just because Ms. Palin has a child with Down Syndrome.
The McCain Health Care "plan" would completely bankrupt all of these families.
Are we going to say that any issue which affects a candidate or their family is off limits?
By that argument Iraq is off limits because Biden and Pali both have kids going there.
Look for Sarah Padin "elite 6" that is what her and her friends call themselves. I think Sarah said it on ABC!!! I can't believe she would
go on National T.V. to brag about that.
Don't they have a Hotel in Dubai that is called the ELITE 6!
Google ELITE 6 to hear or read about her girlfriends "elite 6 Group
I wonder if McCain and his fellow Reps. knew she was going to go
on National T.V. and speak of her "elite" group of friends!
Hit em with the truth Joe! They can't handle the truth!
McCain's campaign manager: We will do what is in our best interest to win this election.
"The fawning, sneaking, and flattering hypocrite, that will do or be anything, for his own advantage."
- Edward Stillingfleet
Why can't we have both? If we tax the religous entities, which we should, since they are so political and, unfortunately, are shaping our political outcome anyway, and with the proceeds build them a monument, so they can go there and pray until God heals them.
And for the rest of us, we continune the stem cell research, with stem cells taken from us the "unfaithful". That way we are not stealing their souls. That way we both can have our way.
I'm not willing to carry a child of someone who deliberately chooses to bring a vegetable, called a human, into this world. If God loves them then let him take care of them.
Has anyone ever estimated how much each of these children cost us, the taxpayers?
The man's a fool. It's almost like he's a republican plant. He is probaly one of the reasons Nobama's numbers are down. He has hoof in mouth disease.
typical response from the republicans. They dont care about others, only serving themselves and feel since Palin does not support it with her own disabled child its not a matter to be discussed and in fact its offensive according to them.
Lets see, we are unable to question Palins qualifications, the media is not permitted to ask her tough questions, we are not allowed to discuss her evangelical extremism, and now they add stem cell to the list.
Note to republicans....just what is it we are allowed to discuss that you wont be offended.
NEWSFLASH TO PALIN....stem cell research is about others who need it and could benefit from it. Its not just about your kid.
WWTBHD
What Would The Band "Heart" Do?
My, my, my is this race getting dirty. I can't wait till they began to call each other "poopy pants" and "booger eaters".
same old same old just another new low for the change that is fortunately not coming!!! This man makes me sick.
Wake up America do you want 4 more years of Hell = 12 years of McBush ?
Why is the media dancing around McWar /McPhailing they want to avoid making any waves or touching all the crooked money handling / firing people, Liers .
When it was Barack or Michelle Obama the news media got their microscopes out even tghough they knew it was a lie they continued their hunt and posting hoping to get a false story circulating and they never gave up trying to do them in if they had to repeat false tales till the cows come home .
McWar /Mc Phailing are McBush and Mc Cheney the 2nd's
Palin was clearly pandering at the convention and since when she stated she would be an advocate for children with disabilities. The proof that she's not being truthful is that she CUT the Alaska State funding by 62% for the very same people she now claims to advocate for.
Sorry, Sarah, you can't have it both ways.
Yup, I did it again, folks.
DOH!!!
Biden is right. Stop the religious opposition to science. Use the brain God gave you.
obama will never underestimate white women again
The McCain-Palin campaign is an absoute disgrace. Using her son as a shield against a perfectly fair and crucial question….
Do you support Stem Cell research in the fight against many medical conditions, including Down Syndrome?
That is a perfectly fair and salient question, but of course Sarah Palin isn't allowed to be asked questions, is she?
Palin did not cut funding for special needs education in Alaska by 62 percent. She didn’t cut it at all. In fact, she tripled per-pupil funding over just three years.
Another baseless lie from the democrats.
Is this all you know??
Keep it up clowns, America is coming to it's senses and seeing through all the smears you put out!!
Obama vs. McCain
For Equal Work for Equal Pay for Women vs. Against Equal Work for Equal Pay
Bigger Tax Cut for 95% of Americans vs. Smaller Tax Cut for 95% of Americans
For "Right to choose" for Women vs. Against "Right to choose" for Women
Voted against GW Bush (Change) vs. Voted with Bush 90% of the time (More of the same)
Now choose.
So refreshing to hear people talking about the issues