Comments on: Former GOP senator calls Palin a 'cocky wacko'

By: Cathy Agu

Cathy Agu — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:41 +0000

Palin is a hot air ballon. Do I hear Repug....deflation?

By: Jon Peirce

Jon Peirce — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:11 +0000

Chafee's party–fiscally conservative but pro civil-rights and cautious about international intervention–was taken over by wackoes of the Palin stripe starting in the Reagan years.

Her views on creationism, scientific research, Iraq, and many other subjects are so far out as to disqualify her from serious consideration by any except brain-damaged trailer park trash. Unfortunately, there are quite a few of those lurking around, coming out mostly at night when no one will see them.

Wild Otter

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:09 +0000

Hmmmmmm, I just wonder who is really the whacko?

By: alda

alda — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:09 +0000

It seems that many Obama faithful spend their days and hours writing childish comments on line, forgetting that there is a real world out there involving some people who don't even know what a CNN comment is (or care). When Obama messes up the country worse than Jimmy Carter, the Obama fans will have learned their lesson (for some of them a second time!). Less government (and taxes) is always better than more government and more taxes. The do-gooders never seem to realize this until it is too late.

By: MD in Oklahoma

MD in Oklahoma — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:07 +0000

Palin only energized the Republican base (the conservative Christians) They were having such a hard time trying to decide to jump on board with McCain. They have found their saviour.

By: Christopher Graves

Christopher Graves — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:33:00 +0000

What do you expect from a Northern leftist turncoat?

By: Kevin C.

Kevin C. — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:53 +0000

Way To Go Senator Chafee, Way to Go !!!, But Hillary needs to be alot more active in the campaign.

By: C. Villar

C. Villar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:52 +0000

I hear Sara Palin masks are banned for halloween. All the Democrats would be so scared they would run to the left coast. I've never seen so few (Sara) scare so many (Democrats). Get back to issues. She is far more experienced than obamawama.

By: Johnny B

Johnny B — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:48 +0000

Was there a less acomplished senator than Lincoln Chafee? Oh right, Barak Obama.

By: steve

steve — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:42 +0000

Beware this cocky wacko, the libs are scared to death, what a riot to watch them try to destroy her. That cocky wacko is about to kick your butts!

By: Mavis

Mavis — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:19 +0000

Which canidate is talking about organic farming and organic food?

By: NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN!

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN! — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:11 +0000

Thank you Mr. Chafee, nice to see that someone who was a Republican actually speaks his mind. I'll bet there's lots of them out there that just don't want to deal with the grief.

But watch out – the Rovian machine is coming to get you next.

You'll hear all sorts of nasty remarks and slurs upon your character. You'll probably even have the religious right demanding that someone (anyone! or Senator Obama!) chastise you for your comments about Ms. Palin.

Find your umbrella... the ...storm is coming...

By: matt

matt — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:09 +0000

thank you, uh, esteemed former senator chappee..

(as the Obamamobile starts to backfire more than the Clampetts car on Beverly Hillbillies)

By: McCain=President

McCain=President — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:08 +0000

Chafee turned republican only to get voted in and then screwed RI by moving to another state.Talk about a lackluster

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:07 +0000

Chaffee is a left wing pacifist. His demeaner is absolutely frightening when you listen to him speak. Glad he's gone!!

By: Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas

Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:32:02 +0000

Well said mr. Chafee, I agree, I too am a republican turned independent suporting Obama/ Biden

By: david

david — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:57 +0000

She thinks the world is going to end in 20 years anyways. Thats her religious belief. So she doesnt care about our nature, our world, our home. All she cares about is use up what the world has NOW. Goodbye America.... We are going to fall because of Mccain and Palin.

By: sticks and stones

sticks and stones — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:56 +0000

Yeah, well Chafee is a nity nity poo poo.

By: Eric the Midget

Eric the Midget — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:21 +0000

I will do the ballon stunt.......with Sarah!

By: Unimpressed

Unimpressed — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:17 +0000

Who even cares what Chaffee thinks anyway ...

By: USMC Mike

USMC Mike — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:17 +0000

I think Hurricane Palin has hit landfall and is already starting to dicipate ... She's turning back into a Tropical Storm again; about to be forgotten by the end of the month ...

By: Really??!!

Really??!! — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:03 +0000

How does a former Rhode Island Senator (who is not in office during Palin's term as govenor Alaska) know her. Has he even had meet, conversed or even had an email from her??

Cocky Wacko?? FORMER Senator Chafee... your 15 minutes are up!!!

McCain all the way!!!

By: Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:02 +0000

Now THIS is straight talk...take a lesson McCain...

By: McCain = Bush

McCain = Bush — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:00 +0000

That's because she is. Who in their right mind would run on the platform of loving mooseburgers????

By: Obama Supporter from FL

Obama Supporter from FL — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:30:47 +0000

So true. The woman scares the CRAP out of me.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:30:27 +0000

This is one white woman who will never vote for McCain and Palin.

They both scare me to death.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:30:02 +0000

Here in Rhode Island, we may have not voted for Sen Chafee during the last election cycle, but he is a good person and he deserves our respect. Unfortunately, a republican controlled congress was no longer an option and Sen Chafee was still a member of that rapidly descending party. It should be know that he has recently registered as a Democrat to vote for Obama in the primary.

By: David

David — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:59 +0000

Chafee rode into office on his Dad's legacy, that's about all he's done!

By: Daryl in Seattle

Daryl in Seattle — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:43 +0000

What's even more wacko is how so little is being made of Palin never accepting spontaneous questions from the press or even her own supporters. The GOP try and compare her lack of experience to Obama's, but at least he can go somewhere by himself and take any question thrown at him by answering intelligently and competently. He knows his stuff! And so does Biden. McCain and Palin's ticket should be known as the "Won't Talk to the Press Express". What kind of national leaders can they be if they can't give answers on the spot??

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:31 +0000

Hey, if the Prada high heel fits, it must be true!

By: Kevin LA

Kevin LA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:29 +0000

Though his wording is a bit strange, I agree with the sentiment. She is an extremist. If America is to return to become once again a great, unified country, someone like Palin cannot be elected. Only Obama can unite the country.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:22 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with Chafee. I think it would be something if the Obama campaign could paint the elitist symbol on her. It would be over.

By: Breck from VA

Breck from VA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:16 +0000

EPIC TRUTH. Some people know what they're talking about at least.

By: Chad, Wisco

Chad, Wisco — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:15 +0000

Just stop the hate, this country is going to fail no matter who is elected if we cant learn to respect eachother and work together. This is garbage that we are supposed to be teaching our kids not to do.

By: AMY

AMY — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:07 +0000

SHE IS THE WORST CANDIDATE TO BE A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENCY. SHE IS AGAINST MOST EVERYTHING THAT THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH.

By: HD

HD — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:06 +0000

When will you people realize that YOU, the ones spewing these hateful, personal attacks, are tearing this country apart - not the politicians?

What happened to agreeing to disagree? Suddenly, just because someone disagrees with you they must be crazy or stupid – that's pathetic. How about debating the issues in a civilized manner instead of resorting to cheap shots and insults?

I find it particularly interesting that I hear the most vicious attacks from the so-called tolerant and inclusive party. Just grow up - all of you.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:03 +0000

There should be at least enough 'truth in advertising' in the your constitutional right to print this tripe to at least make you print somewhere in the article that CNN only prints material which will positively effect Obama's bid for the Presidency.

You guys are a joke.

By: Pat, Westminster, Maryland

Pat, Westminster, Maryland — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:02 +0000

How about this possibility: McCain just chose Palin to get him into office. That's why they won't allow her to give interviews and answer tough policy questions. She couldn't possibly cram hard enough in the short time she has before November to be credible. Then when McCain gets in office, she will resign because of "family issues" and he will name Joe Lieberman.

By: Gia in Los Angeles, CA

Gia in Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:52 +0000

Thank you, Mr. Chafee. Keep spreading the word and keep up the good work!!

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:49 +0000

It is good to see that some politicians can call it like it is. A heartbeat away from the presidency,that is scary. It was enough to make me donate to Obama -Biden. Lets just hope the American people aren't stupid enough to be fooled by the Rove machine again.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:48 +0000

He is exactly right about Palin. I would add:

Intolerant
Ignorant
Sheltered

By: Mavis

Mavis — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:39 +0000

Which canidate is talking about organic farming and food?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:31 +0000

Truth about Sarah Palin -

Palin's office approved a state job for a friend and campaign aide with whom she shared a land investment, financial records and interviews over the past two weeks show. She hired a former lobbyist for a pipeline company to help oversee a multibillion-dollar deal with that same company.

And she sent campaign e-mails on her city hall account while serving as mayor of Wasilla — conduct for which she later turned in an oil commissioner on ethics charges.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:21 +0000

Mccain did a very irresponsible thing by selecting someone who is so right wing leaning and zero foreign experience as his running mate, what happen if he is in the hospital, a Pain presidency gives me nightmare, for the first time in my life, I am sending money to the Obama campaign. I used to have a lot of respect for Mccain, not anymore, he has sold his soul to the devil in order to get elected.

By: Excited

Excited — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:06 +0000

Thank you Sen. Chafee, I am glad that you spoke out about this VP selection. This is a very serious position and I don't feel that Gov. Palin is ready, if so, why is she and Senator McCain avoiding the press?

By: Dan in CHI

Dan in CHI — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:05 +0000

someone please explain to me where Sarah Palin "took on Big Oil".

took them on her payroll, maybe.

Do Your Homework! Don't just believe what the GOP mouthpiece is telling you about the pitbull with lipstick.

The more I read about her, the more I see Jerry Springer Green Room written all over her and her family. I don't want that American simile anywhere near the White House, the button, or my living room.

By: ANAG LOS ANGELES, CA

ANAG LOS ANGELES, CA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:03 +0000

HAHAHAH

By: Eli

Eli — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:02 +0000

COCKY WACKO, he must be talking about Obama, now that masn COCKY.

By: Eric-29-m-PA

Eric-29-m-PA — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:27:56 +0000

I'm a Democrat and I was excited when I learned of McCain's pick. It works both ways Senator.

By: lisa d.

lisa d. — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:27:54 +0000

Chafee, a common sense republican "obamacan" is a true leader. When you are a true leader, you must stand up and speak your mind and shape the course of our nations future.