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And Obama????

NEVER does a townhall.
The press gives him softball questions.
They never challenge him on his LIES.
Obama whines about "issues", but when you give him the mic, he DOESN'T talk about issues.

He smears John McCain on houses (they're owned by Cindy- we all know she's rich).

He smears John McCain about "5 million"- we all know that was a gaffe and John McCain even pointed out it would be distorted.

He smears John McCain about "100 years"- We all know that was taken WAY out of context.

He smears John McCain about "200 billion to special interests". Barack! These are across the board tax cuts to Business- John McCain does not believe government produces jobs! It doesn't!!

He's been smearing McCain for months as "McBush". There was no more vocal opponent to Bush than McCain on EVERY single failure of the Bush presidency. McCain risked his career to speak out. Obama in contrast just votes "present" when he can't score political points.

What else?? Take any one of Barracks attacks and you'll see they distortions.

If we want any issues someone has to force these guys to come clean. The Press cannot just bury McCain. He attacks because he has to. When he used to speak about respectful campaign and asked for debates, he got NO coverage. None. It's the fault of the Press not treating each candidate equally.

what r they gonna say at the lame town hall meetings? continue to repeat lies and crazy exaggerations? i dont need to hear about the bridge to nowhere flop again. and McCain needs to take that sharpie he continues to pull out and write down some real material

He is so controled by his handlers....is this the kind of president we want?

Now we have the "No talk express". Why should he answer questions when the populace is ga-ga over his liar of a running mate?! The reason that they will now campaign together is that McBush has finally mastered her voice so she can move her lips and he can do the talking. We, as an electorate were foolish giving Bush 1 term, then we were total idiots to give him a 2nd. I sincerely hope that we know enough not to give him a 3rd.

Ladies and Gentlemen – the great John Mc B to the S

Shock of all shocks...the old man's not gonna let
his "little girl" out of his sight. John McCain has made a mochary
of our process, i'm actually embarraced . His VP pick "Sister Sarah",
proved to me that John McCain will do ANYTHING to be President.
ANYTHING!!! but, that's ok, I'm sure we'll get some real answeres,
on Mon, and Tue... That's when a real ...ah..."News Man ", (yea right)
Sean "the hach" Hannity, will have at her...I'm gonna be sick!

As a life long Republican I can only say McCain has found a woman candidate I dislike even more than Hillary. Sarah has no idea what America wants or needs.

What would have been the media reaction if Obama paraded an unmarried preganant teenaged daughter at his Democratic National party?

What would people have said if Biden could not identify the Bush Doctrine?

As an almost senior I have 50% less financial power than I had last year. That frightens me.

I can't stand four more years ( much less 8 ) of the same thing.

It appears that America just can't get past a pretty face.

Sarah Palin is a nightmare when it comes to women's rights. We may as well be back in the 50s.

She is even more conservative than McCain.

Some day I will proudly vote for a woman president or vice president, but just not this one.

Is America so "dumb downed" that we believe anything?

Please, America, stop and think what you are doing!!!

i am Republican, and even I would not consider a vote for someone who does not answer questions from the public of all parties. As a potential represanative as Vice President she would represent ALL of the American people so it's only fair that all of us can ask questions and get honest answers. I don't want an actress i want a represenative.

I refuse to beleive that americans would reward the republican party for 8 years of very bad politics? Impossible, because McCain is for 30 years a supporter of these politics.

That woyld be the laugh of the century and the world truly would think americans are stupid.

I can't see it, who really can?

Palin seems like an outspoken, driven woman who has opinions of her own. The McCain campaign, by holding her back, and not letting her speak with the public, are sending a horrible message to strong women everywhere. It's like saying women should only be seen but not heard from, just stand there look pretty & shut up. I'm sure Sarah is raring to go, & take on the press & the public.

This is not conservatism, but chauvinism. It wouldn't surprise me if once they win the election, McCain says thank you very much & packs her off back to Alaska.

Of course, can you imagine Palin on her own not being protected by Mccain or Mccain on his own with about 10 people to discuss the Bush tax cuts he is going to extend for the rich! They need to be together, it is the only way they can fool some of the American public.

MCsame is too scared to travel on his own because he would put people to sleep.

OBAMA-BIDEN08'

Watching him on the view, I don't blame him. He has too many lies to explain.

It is about time! Scripted speeches and prepped interviews can only help so much. I am gald that we will know more about this person and decide for ourselves if this is the direction our country needs to take.

Palin and McCain are supposed to be devot Christians. Commandment No. 9 says thou shall not give false testimony. Jesus must be bleeding watching these two fraudulent and mean spirited people.

Isn't it time to call Mr. McCain and Mrs. Palin what they are? I have the greatest respect for the things John McCain has done for our country, but it seems to me that in view of so much power so close at hand, he has lost all restraint.

In my world, if someone is a liar, I will call him or her out as such.

I wonder, is McCain the first presidential candidate in history to be afraid to campaign without his vice president at his side?

so now shes ready for questions,, umm rep? go her propped up on the answers(lies)????? shes no way ready to help lead this country,, she should go bake to where she came from,,,mccainas lies enough, we dont need her

Palin's running the show; McCain is only along for the ride.
Welcome President Palin.

Surprise!! Surprise!! She has got caught lying again!! I don't know about the rest of America, but I don't want another lying republican in the White House. Goooo!!!!!! Obama!!!!!

Let her duke it out on her own!

"Sieg Heil" Sarah! We loathe you!

Is McCain afraid to have Palin out on her own campaigning?Maybe we could learn the truth from one of them if they were questioned seperately.There seems to be a double standard when it comes to the media and how they handle the untruths of McCain if it were Obama they would have been on every station every hour.But they are not covering her false stories and they seem to keep popping up all the time but with minimun coverage.

DEAR CNN,

In the two weeks Palin has joined McCain's campaign trail, mainstream media has been daily smacked in the mouth by blatant Palin lies. God forbid the media really start digging for the truth. In the 14-days since Palin's national debut, there has been an average of one "significant" lie per day regarding Palin. And the lies don't stop coming.

The speed of these incoming lies is faster than the concerned voter can log them. The voters need to keep these issues in mind. As a favor for the public and for objective voters, I would like to ask CNN to do the voters a favor and follow Sarah Palin on the trail as an "instant fact check" for all new lies. This would be an honorable public service and it would help voters judge the true character of the controversial Sarah Palin.

Sincerely Yours,
An Attentive and Conscientious November 4th voter

Palin and McCain are such stupid, corrupted trash. I cannot believe with all the intelligent people in the media that everyone is scared to highlight their lies with the exception of the ladies on the View. I just donated to Obama/Biden today...as a former Republican, I am completely disgusted with the Republican party's acts.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Without a script and teleprompter nobama is toast. He sounds dumber than bush, and that is some achievement.

Awesome!

This gives America a chance to see some of the issues that McCain and Palin have for our country.

I'm really getting sick of the negative comments and small stuff the campagins are focusing on. They really should stick to the issues.

I bet the Democrats are really fustrated right now. This was supposed to be the be the best time to beat a Republican and they are still down.

They picked a candidate with no experience who has'nt accomplished anything and paired him with a man who is racist, a bigot, and a plagarizer. Good luck, Dems!

McCain/Palin '08

Do the attendees have to sign loyalty oaths? Perhaps the people who attend the town halls will do a better job of holding McCain and Palin accountable for their cynical and dishonest campaign than the media

Its why im voting for him- he answers the peoples questions directly
and its not fixed at all

he will reach across party lines to my own party

Democrat for McCain/Palin 2008
Clinton 2012

It is a great pity how McCain went from experience to "trying to win at all cost". When the election is over and it's time to work, from where will his (hopeful) Vice draw her experience? Who will play the role of a mother to her baby boy and the rest?

CNN you liars!!! I just sat through an hour of Palin propoganda, where is your advertised Joe Biden Hour??? Don't think we don't notice that you gave Palin an hour long bio and didn't offer the same to Biden. ENOUGH of the MOOSEHUNTING !!! Give us JOE!!!

CNN you liars!!! I just sat through an hour of Palin propoganda, where is your advertised Joe Biden Hour??? Don't think we don't notice that you gave Palin an hour long bio and didn't offer the same to Biden. ENOUGH of the MOOSEHUNTING !!! Give us JOE!!!

Sarah, we were groups of Hillary supporters from California, we are your new supporters now from San Francisco.

We are wishing you luck! We love you! We love your spirit, your speeches, your easiness with people, after all, you are real and a Mart Mart Mom. We really love you.

We seldom log on to the web, but we will support you silently.

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Palin is A PATHOLOGICAL EXAGGERATOR and has given a new name to DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR. She is sooo DANGEROUS TO BE IN CHARGE of our BELOVED COUNTRY. She needs to take ANTI -LYING MEDICATION.

How much you want to bet that the audience and questions are hand picked – just like bush'e were in '00 and '04.

Let's see if any of her new adoring fans ask her any difficult questions or her campaign sets her up with prearranged ones. Or maybe they will just pitch her softballs.

LOL...McCain sure don't want to leave his comfort blanket too far!!!LOL...
Was he on the campaign trail today? I guess not since she is just leaving Alaska. LOL But then again if he was the media sure didn't say a word about it.lol

Yeah right, I will believe it when I see it. They are protecting and keeping Palin as secret as possible so let's see if the questions are really screened or if they are open for anyone.

I've seen a couple of documentaries on Sarah Palin now and one thing I've picked up is that many people who know her say she is really good at keeping secrets. I don't think that is a positive thing when running as a someone who is supposed to be so transparent. Let's see if they will keep her protected with screens or if they will let her get the tough questions everyone else has had to go through.

Why could it be that they want only limited media coverage ??? hmmmmm.... Much to hide !

Here's the thing: his campaign stopped him from holding too many interviews b/c he was making so many gaffes. Saying stuff like Iraq/Pakistan border and Czeckoslovakia would be devastating to his campaign (now that Obama is amping it up on him thankfully).

And it does not surprise me that they are doing joing town halls together. McCain knows he can't generate crowds on his own and without the woman to hide behind (like he's done his entire life) he is lost. The bad news for him is finally the media is revealing her for who she truly is - a fraud who shouldn't be anywhere near the White House. The 15 minutes of fame for her is going to be coming to a swift end. Easy come, easy go.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

He needs to give up already cause his negativity and disgusting smear tactics are not what this country needs, and she needs to go back to that frozen tundra and havehot cocoa gatherings with the Eskimos. The woman is so irritatingly disgusting and despicable that she shouldn't even be down here campaigning with a smile on her face telling the American people her and McCain will promise this and promise that. I just hope that we are smart enough to see through their smear tactics and lies. I know I am.

Like they are going to let her answer any real questions. McShames fake town hall meetings have always been invite only.

I still see ad's saying she said NO to the bridge to no where, truth is CONGRESS SAID NO FIRST, then she built a road to no where.

Palin is an Empty Pants Suit. She can't answer Charles Gibsons questions, she is a robot, she has no ideas, no new plans to get America back on track. She contradicts herself. She repeats answers over and over again as if to beat America over the head with her misinformation like Bush has done to America the last 8 years..

Now she didn't go to Iraq as earlier stated by her. Shame on her, she is a flip-flop dancing queen. McCain picked himself a winner there. She isn't fooling a lot of America, only those sheep in GOP clothing.

No Pailn, No McCain, No Way.. McCain/Plain = World War 3, Higher taxes, more war, higher debt, more broken laws by our President, more misinformation.

Vote the facts, policies, and with reality, not some script that is read over and over again..

I hope they come to Minnesota, I want to ask them about illegal immigration and amnesty.

what's up with the comments' moderators...and where are all the comments..???

That's right, McBush. Keep her close and scripted. You can't trust the Princess of Pork to take questions even from a friendly audience.

What a sad joke.

Watch – these will be invited only/Karl Rove events. The media should only agree to cover them if they are open to the public. Was there even s single protest sign in the 80,000 strong open crowd for Obama in Denver? No.

There would signs of protest guaranteed for a McCain event if they knew you media guys wouldn't just fall all over yourself to fill a 24 news cycle. Then THAT would be news.

so...what they figured out was that less McCain means better poll numbers..??
That's very much the GOP way..

"Senior advisers say they believe that has allowed them to better refine and control their message, and insist that contributed to his rise in the polls even before Palin was picked."

should be interesting to see if the American voting public is willing to vote for the "senior advisers" instead of their candidate..

The role of the politician is to get elected. How they get there depends on the voters. The quality of the debate is what people are willing to except. There isn't much talk about personalities in the debates because people don't want to accept that, but a lot still has to be done.

We get the government that we deserve. We elected Bush and he gave us the government that we elected. If we haven't had enough abuse, we'll vote for McCain/Palin and get more. It's just that simple.

Vote for the America, you think you deserve.

Palin lies more than Bush so even town hall meeting won't help her stop lying.

I suppose they will each continue to perpetuate the lies that have fueled, and continue to plaque their campaign, for it is rather obvious that McCain cannot draw a crowd without his VP sidekick...and I now question both his judgment and character. This farce is clearly not about country first.

Can American truly be that gullible?

Of course it will be a joint town hall...that way McBush can jump in and bail Palin out or modify her answers when the tough questions come up. If she answers any at all:)

I guess she is your only hope Sir....

Dear Mr. McCain,

I met you at the Naval Academy in the late 90's when you held a small forum about your time as a POW. Your entire persona exuded courage and integrity; I could not wait to have someone in the White House with your character and values. Today, I saw your interview on the View and I must say that you have totally changed my opinion of you. You lied AND you lacked the courage to admit that your ads where clear distortions of Mr. Obamas Policies. After the Rove tactics used against you in 2000 I would not expect YOU to sink so low. Barack has my vote "for sure" NOW….

Respectfully,

A Navy Veteran for Change !!!!!

Sarah Palin will speak but not take any questions from the audience.

Thats because she doesn't know anything.

these two deserve each other. mccain and palin have lied, are trying to hinder an investigation into charges filed against palin, have proven they will attack and smear anyone who stands in their path. they use the same tactics the republicans have been using for years. the mccain double talk express exposed.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! the american people will not be fooled again – mccain is a liar and so is palin – they admitted she did not go to iraq what's next? they are exposed on fact check . com youtube, bill maher, john stewart, and cambell brown and now barbara walters.
it's about time someone with journalist know how take the lead and do there job! report facts not fiction- facts on yes all candidate! palin might wnat to brush up on her bible reading. commandment # 9 thou shall not give false testimony, translation – stop lying!

McCAIN ISN"T ANY GOOD!!!

SARAH should be the candidate. She is doing all the work – McCain is just a “pretty face”

McCain at least put some lipstick on – smile and don’t say anything…

On second thought…
McCain can be the campaign JANITOR – he looks the part when he puts his cap on.

Dear Old John,
Don't let dog out. Make sure she is always under your armpit. She might spoil the broth. She is risky, you know it beter than me. Especially, do not let her talk to the press and interact with voters.

Watch out!!

The two Republican Candidates are proving to be accomplished liars nuff said.

Obama Biden this fall

It's amazing to me that after the Democratic convention Joe Biden went out alone to campaign. Why is the McCain camp afraid to allow her to go at it alone in a question and answer session? If you're so confident in your number 2 shouldn't they be able to stand it alone this close to election?

both deserve a loss and criminal investigation=lying and deliberately and knowlingly sabotaging the political presidential election.
Mcsleazy ^ McBaffoon, Mcmudslingers

Unprecendented move for Palin? Is that a Republican answering questions from voters? From the Press? Caring about the country?

I think politics is pretty disgusting in this country. The way it has gone to a lower level. The way people are more concerned about sound bites than the issues. People should hold these people to a much higher standard and they're not–it's ridiculous.

Today I was thinking about, or comparing Obama's experience with Palin's experience. She's been a mayor, a governor, and she's qualitied to be president based on her experience. That's fine.

But compare Obama's intellect with Sarah's. It's not just your experience but it is your level of intellect, too. He is more accomplished and shown that over the last 2 years of campaigning. Education used to mean something in this country. He's not going to say it, but I will. Barack has a law degree from Harvard, he was a professor, president of the Harvard Law Review, a he's a decent man.

He gets my vote.

Obama/Biden 08

If McCain thinks he is going to win this election "shielding Ms. Blink Blink Nanook Palin" from the "tough questions", he can think again! I doubt there are enough American Voters, who support two liars, to give them victory! AND TWO LIARS ARE BETTER THAN ONE – right?

I can hardly wait until the Debates! Joe Biden will win that debate hands down, and Obama will easily handle McCain!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
VOTE DEMOCRATIC '08

Are they holding the Town Hall against each other? Look forward to more contradictions, half truths and outright lies...

Sounds like she is still not to be trusted out on her own. Unless she is well prepared with a script, she is too much of a loose cannon. Bad attributes for VP, or heaven forbid, the Oval Office.

Saw the Charlie Gibson interview and Sarah Palin is life imitating art. Remember, Suzanne Stone, ya know, Nicole Kidman's character in TO DIE FOR?

When Gibson asked her about foreign policy experience Palin actually said:

"you can see Russia from land in Alaska."

Take out the murder plot and put in the run for the white house and it's just HILLARIOUS!!!

We know the drill...
1. he's a POW
2. He's a POW
3. He's a POW
and then...He's a POW
vote for him,because he's a POW

The "HOKEY POKEY TEAM" how looooooooow can you go?

OOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Palin is going to take questions at a "town hall meeting". OH, WOW!! What sort of hard-hitting brain twisters is she going to get from the throngs of faithful?....

"How do you manage to keep your hair so nice after a long day??"

"Isn't it awsome that you can actually see Russia, standing in Alaska??"

"Is John McCain the best American ever, since George W Bush???"

This is very telling. The McCain campaign thinks he needs her to make him look good.

This is a bunch of crap, she can speak to the audiance but she cannot take question from her. We do not know her. Anyone voting for this ticket is not smart and don't care anything about the fate of the world. They are both liars.

The more I hear about McCain and Palin, the more I realize they are both NUTS!!!

One is Senile and needs his Depends Changed, and the others only experience is in changing Diapers!!!

This woman Sara Palin is so distasteful and evil I cannot believe that people are wanting to vote for McCain because of her. Who in their right mind cannot see through her. She is a liar, deceiving, controlling, selfish and ignorant on all policies. You would think she lived in Russia and not Alaska. People are only excited about her because she is pretty. Why are Americans so shallow!!!! She is power hunger and loves the spotlight. What about her family, her daughter???? What she is going to have the daughters raise her baby now. Trust me that will come back to bite her in a big big way. What a loser she is...........McCain he is pitiful, just pitiful. Having her do his dirty work, stand at her side as she speaks for him. Cant he speak?! I dont want a president who cant speak for himself...Why dont they separate the serpent from the apple. That is what it reminds me of when Eve was deceived by the serpent snake....then Adam followed right behind her....which is 48% of Americans that say they will vote for McCain/Palin. I cannot believe republicans have stooped so low so shallow.

McCain thinks he is being smart. Take Palin to small Town Hall Meetings, away from any Debates, and away from the Media!

You can't hide her forever McCain!!!!
People are learning more and more about your Mistake everyday!!!!

Both McCain and Obama camps have connections with lobbyists. We really need a law that prohibit any elected representatives or officials from working as a lobbyist for five or seven years after they quit the public position. If the person was a lobbyist, there should be also freeze period of five years before he or she can take a public position.

The lobbyists should have no access to our public officials. They can publish or post anything they want online, but they should not be able to interact with our officials directly. it is extremely unfair that lobbyists have more access to our officials than the voters do.

Keep going Palin and McCain, WOMEN AND THOSE WHO DO NOT DRINK COOL AID THAT "THE CLOWN" HAD BEEN DISTRIBUTING ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY.
WE NEED AN EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE AND PRESIDENT IN THE WHITE HOUSE NOT "AN INTERN" FROM DNC.
MCCAIN/PALIN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 AND HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready from day one?

Then why can't she campaign on her own from day one?

I have not heard anyone mention, the 'one issue voter'. I know far too many of them. They vote on the right to life issue. They may agree with the Democrats on every other issue, but they feel compelled to vote for the republicans to try to reverse Roe vs Wade becaue of religious views. Our country deserves voters who vote more than one issue.
Thanks.

Dana, you say But he hasn't held a town hall in almost a month — since August 20 in New Mexico.

Are we to say with you, Wow, what a change??

Hmmm. Perhaps it had something to do with the Democratic Convention and then the Republican Convention taking up 2 weeks of those 24 days.

nobody cares about this. can we report real news about the candidates?

What's the matter Palin; can't do this without McSame at your side? They saw the mess you made of the interview with "charlie" and don't dare let you go it alone.

OBAMA

Something is very wrong with McCain and America better wakeup and recognize it. McCain isn't showing responsibility as why he should be president and he can't be allowed to succeed. Americans are treading on dangerous territory with McCain, something is very wrong with McCain and it doesn't take a genious to know this.

Watch McCain hide behind Palin's skirt. Its sad.

2 OILMEM on the stage together, lets here drill baby drill now, with OIL RIGS floating in the gulf.
If we were relying on more offshore drilling right now we would be screwed,on our knees begging the same country,s were trying to gain independence from,( please we need OIL)
We have already seen what 8 yrs of OILMEN and LOBBYIST in office can do, we don,t need MC SAME and PALIN to help take this country downhill any further.
White america wake up the Junior SENATOR OBAMA did not do this it,s always been rich, old, white men screwing 95% of AMERICA. over and over and over.
It,s time to change that really OLD BROKEN RECORD!!

Not surprised that Palin will just hold rallies in the states she'll be visiting next. That follows what Obama did as you began on the campaign trail - rallies, speeches, but no mingling with the press.

Here we go again not letting her go out alone, Afraid she is going to screw up. Once again it will be the same speach.."Roble, Roble, Roble" He will be mouthing what she is supposed to say. She is starting to show her colors per the ABC interview. And as for Senator McCain He cant answer the straight questions about the real issues....Roble, Roble, Roble........and dont forget more lies to come folks!

I'm shocked. Palin's not taking any questions?

They are getting huge crowds, it's the first time I've thought that it's possible that Obama might not win. He's now saying McCain is running a sleazy campaign, this from a man who labeled the Clinton's racist to win. He would know sleaze, that's for sure!

Wow!!

McCain is smart ..........50,000 people with Miss Moosehunter by his side, 50 senior citizen without!

I can't wait until the debates when he will face Obama 1 on 1 and the real questions will be asked!!!!!!!!!

I will bet money that they are scripted answers, and not honest ones. McCain and Palin don't know how to do realy discussions

How come she cant hold town hall meeting by herself,why are they so afraid to let this woman out on her own isnt she running for the vice,theres something wrong with this picture on the wall and CNN you should find out who the author is .McCain is auctioning off someone to the people of America and dont want anyone not even his party to know.Icouldnt say anything about my daughters pregnancy because I had a baby 8 months after i got married caught it in her bio on CNN I guess she lied to her parent why she eloped

He can't go alone and she can't go alone. Reason being she doesn't know what she's talking about and nobody wants to see him unless they are ready to go to sleep.

McBush is keeping Sarah pretty close to him-could it be that his people have to keep the lines coming for her-she won't give a yes or no, she's always talking her way around the issues just like her boss.Go OBAMA/BIDEN

Good luck with that. you two. What, are you inseparable twins now?

Obama/Biden 2008

Big crowds for McCain.

Penn and Ohio are going to love Sarah.

Obama should have picked Hillary. Talk about poor judgment.

"Straight Talk" my A __ __ !!! More like DOUBLE TALK !! McCain's advisers know best. The more McCain & Palin talk, the more they hang themselves. So this is why the McCain camp took away the rope. But guess what McSame advisers, people notice when a candidate for President of the United States refuses to answer basic questions.

No–Obama does not regret not picking Hillary Clinton, however, we all know that McCain is oh SO sorry that he ever picked you, Palin!

For someone who complains so much about how the White House is no place for on-the-job training, McCain and Palin are sure spending an awful lot of time practicing their message before facing the general public.

Because he needs to hide behind Palin and her lies. Why they can not do it by themselves. Let them both go there on ways. Oh, she no both of them can not do interviews anymore.

Everybody appears to be affraid of Palin, even the Republicans. She comes off as a female Karl Rove!

How many more lies about this Palin can the American people tolerate? Is she trying to compete against her own Pinnichio McCain? Bridge to nowhere, Visit to Iraq, Sold jet on Ebay. Come on it is time for real Change.

How is that there is little or no media reaction to the comment Gov Palin made regarding her view on Roe vs Wade?

Like Reagan - Take it too the people directly-
Obama is so full of rhetoric - nows he's complaining that McCain is running the sleaziest campaign ever-
My Comment-
Takes One to to know one Mr. Axelrod-
Obama is no more ready to be President than I am–

When people go into the booth-THey are not looking for a typical Chicago Politician but someone people can respect-

Many people will say they will vote for him but they won't be able to pull the lever just like in the case when he was running against Hillary-
Like Hillary said " He can't close the deal-"

Ill be out with protest signs. Im tired of the political lies.

I see all these clowns that call themself Repugs really want to head out back and hang themself. I can see all the angry in you'll. All alone you'll was talking about Obama isn't ready because of experience. Wow back then I was wondering if the table was turn. Well now I know, you'll really can't handle it... You'll spend all your time trying to convince yourself about voting for McSenile.... The lies that McCrazy are spreading isn't working this time. I give the MSM credit this time around for call this BS that McCrazie is putting off. For the last 2 weeks, the lies and crapp McSenie put out have been all on it... This year the BS won't work, you even see the women come out and voice there views just the the women on "The View" good job ladies, but I'm sad to say he won't be back, you'll was too hard on him. Did you'll see McSenile wiggling like a worm, I was about to call the show and tell them someone need to change the old man Depend...LOL But anyway if Sen.Obama would have made a pick like this, the voting would be starting tomorrow it would be over. It's so funny to see these fools on TV trying to convince themself. not the American people we are sitting back, falling out of the chair, rolling around because this drama is too funny, You just can't make this stuff up... Wow I'm waiting on the next interview because the more she talk the more goofy them Repugs that doing them talk shows will look.

P.S.I guess when she talked about keeping our eye on Russia, well she is the Gov.of Ak she can go out too that island where she can see Russia, packing a six shooter and some Moose soup, keeping an look out....... That would be a Great American.

Vote smart this November. Vote good judgment. If you say that our economy is good now, you are an elitist and you do not know our struggle to put food on our bellies and gas in our cars. John McCain that elitist think the economy is good and has no plan to help us. He wants more wars, more tax cut for big corporate that ship our jobs oversees. Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania I know that your economies are hurting and you must vote smart and vote someone who understands your economics’ struggles. It is not time to support someone just for race or gender, it is time to take our country back and get our respect back around the world. Vote Democratic this November if you are a true American who put America first. We need change in Washington and the Democratic Party has that change for us this November.

"Town hall" meetings. Sure. Packed with people screened to ensure they've drunk the kool-aid. That will be enlightening. "Mrs. Palin, did you really SEE Russia?"

Why am I not surprised? McCain and Palin need chaperons and their handlers don't want them to get too far away from each other.

Hey, enough of this Palin celebrity thing already. While everyone is oohing an ahhing over Palin, it is distracting from the issues of the election. Obama and McCain are running for President, not Palin. Dear media, stop deciding and electing our next President and cover the candidates equally and fairly. You guys have not focused equally on the Presidential candidates. It has all been Palin this and Palin that. And on the issue of McCain, there is no reason why he should be ahead in the polls. There is a major double standard. Everyone hammered Bill Clinton for his affairs. Meanwhile, you guys mentioned absolutely nothing about Carol Shepp. Maybe I should take out a full paged ad in every newspaper in the country on a Sunday Morning about it. If you guys covered Clinton's affairs and are being so bias in favor of the McCain/Palin ticket, then fair is fair. Let's talk about how McCain got into politics. When he returned from Nam, his wife had been in a car accident. She was a few inches shorter and had gained weight. In 1979, while still married, he cheated on her with the now Cindy McCain, and this was the reason for his divorce so he could marry her. It was noted that he had extra-marital affairs between 1973 and 1979. Cindy McCain is an heiress to a wealthy beer bottling company. In 1980, McCain divorced Carol Shepp, for the purpose of marrying his mistress, the now Cindy McCain. Cindy's father then got McCain into politics. Why don't you guys tell this truth. You sure knew how to tell all about Clinton. Why don't you guys stop being so favoring of the right and if you are going to tell all about Clinton then it is only fair that you tell all about McCain. If you don't, then maybe I will.

obama agreed to these meetings, but didnt follow through on his

word. pretty "reliable" and "trustworthy" candidate the dems picked.

I am dying of laughter. This woman has been NOWHERE. She lied about going to Iraq and visiting the troops, her "trip" to Ireland was a stop for fuel for the plane, and now she wants brownie points for going to Mexico and Canada on family vacations. I mean, my CHILDREN have been to more countries than she has (including Mexico and Canada)..

When you have to ask for points for visiting Canada, it's just better to say that you haven't gotten out much. Too busy shooting the defenseless wolves in their backs...

Its is amazing that this guy is so close in the polls when he can't even pack an auditorium without Govenor Plain by his side. On the trail these days, she looks like the the person running for president while he just appears to be willing to ride her coat tails to the white house.

This will show the public that mccain/palin can actually answer the questions of the people. Obama gives speeches and lectures. Mccain and Palin speak to the people of things that concern the average American. Hoorah! townhall the best format.

Let's see more appearances of Palin on her own....Yea bet that will happen!! She is all about reform huh! John McCain sure is reforming her in to exactly what he wants.

Hey man, if I were him (or her) I wouldn't want anyone asking questions either. Too much to hide.

That is what Obama does, hold rallies. The whole primary season was one rally after another.

Now Sarah Palin, you stay close to my side and hold my hand, we don't want you wandering off now.

Will these be like Bush/Cheney events where only carefully selected people are allowed in? Also when does the McCain campaign plan to take the training wheels off?

I am sure she will be able to handle it unless someone throws her a question from left field. That always trips people up as many other VP candidates will tell you.

Once again, parade her out but don't let her say anything except the standard repubs talking points. Lets look at the strategy of the republican party.
1. Pick a relatively unknown for the VP to generate a buzz
2. Knowing that people want to know more about her, don't let her answer real questions that would determine if the ticket as a whole is qualified. (Creates more buzz)
3. When the media presses questions about her, McCain cries sexism and tries to make her out as a victim. (Poor Sarah)
4. Say anything bad about Obama regardless of the facts.
5 Try to convince voters McCains biography better qualifies him for president.
6 Keep repeating 1 thru 5 and hope McCain never has to explain exactly what he will change, how he will do it and at what cost to who.

Will it work? Remember the country voted Bush a second term. Now look where we are.

They have no choice: no one wants to see McCain, and Palin can't be trusted on her own because she doesn't know the issues.

Why won't Obama debata McCain??

I cannot wait for the debates!

Both McCain and Palin have problem telling the truth!!!

They both claim to be a Christians and they both tell lie after lie after lie even after the media exposes the lie they still continue to lie.

Is this how they will run the White House?

I'm sure they'll "screen questions" or have implants in the audience who ask only pre-arranged questions like "How do you balance both moose hunting and balancing the Alaska budget?"...What else can you expect from the McCain "doctrine"? At least it's one "doctrine" that I'm sure Sarah is very well aware of.

WHO IS THIS WOMAN THAT SHE LIES OVER AND OVER. SHE LIES ABOUT HER CHILD,LIES ABOUT TRIP TO IRAQ AND BLOCKING THE HOW SHE FIRED ALASKA CHIEF POLICE OFFICER, AND SAYS THE INVESTIGATION CAN BE CARRIED OUT AFTER ELECTION. MY FELLOW AMERICANS WE SHOULDN'T BE DECIEVED ANYMORE. DON'T LET MCCAIN AND THIS WOMAN GET US TO VOTE FOR THEM AND REGRET LATER. I DID WANT TO CAST MY VOTE FOR THEM, NOW IT'S OVER. I CAN FEEL IT MY SELF THAT MCCAIN DON'T VET THIS WOMAN AT ALL. JOHN IS JUST AFTER HOW TO GET VOTERS THAT IS ALL! AND FOXNEWS JUST KEEP SUPPORTING HER AND NOT SAYING THE TRUTH ABOUT HER! MY FELLOW AMERICANS WATCH OUT!

Why McCain has to hide under her skirt, she is terribly inexperienced and nobody is yet to ask her any tough questions. This has turned into miss congeniality contest. Wake up people no more Bush terribly agony under McSame !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE JUST CAN'T AFFORD.

Wonder how many more lies will come to follow? They sure have a lot of them now and there is still 50 days or so to go.. Vote for the truth teller = Obama or the liar= McCain... Hope the adults choose what they teach their children lying is very bad and against the 10 comandments..

Obama/Biden 08

Senator Obama continues to decline invitations to join Senator McCain in a series ot townhall meetings. He appears to be very afraid of an unscripted format. The latest invitation was extended by McCain during his appearance on "The View'. What are you afraid of, Senator Obama?

The way things are going in the republic ticket it looks like Sarah Palin is the presidential candidate and McCain is the vice president. It seems now that McCain is afraid to go out campaign on the road without Palin. I don't know if any one has notice this. McCain is looking less presidential every day when she is with Sarah Palin because she over showed him. Press use to say if Obama chose Hillary Obama will look weak can we say the same here. The press is ignoring to bring it up because they say is sexist. I see no different in treating a man in oval office less or more than a woman. Women we should stop using the term sexist because we are asked question. By we thinking we are not strong enough to answer questions or point out our view without the sexist term we are hiding behind the curtain.

This is very interesting, McCain put out an ad that condems Obama for calling Palin a pig, and defended it when asked. Now either he thinks we're stupid, he's lying, or he's stupid. Now which of these qualities do you want in a President.

BUT HE PICKED BIDEN FOR "CHANGE" THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BELEIVE IN !! HE DON'T NEED TOWNHALL MEETINGS, HE'S SMARTER THEN THAT, BESIDES YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THE "VOTERS" MIGHT ASK, AND BIDEN WON'T BE THERE TO COVER YOUR "FOREIGN EXPERIENCE " ! !

Why is the McCain campaign(you know, the one employing well over a hundred lobbyists) so hell bent on keeping Palin close to McCain at all times? And why will she not be allowed to interact with guests? And when are they going to get serious about the issues? Hmmm...FACTCHECK.ORG

So does anyone think that a non-plant will be able to ask Palin a question, or that, if asked, she will manage to answer with anything other than the one-liners she has spouted for two weeks?

its 3 am the phone rings in the white house mcain is in a terrible rageing temper flying into a rage slams the phone down and orders a nuculer strike . is this the kind of man we need takeing the 3 am emergency calls ? i dont think so . obama 08

And once again, there is an open invitation for Obama. He did say today John McCain wants to have a debate about national security let’s have that debate. Prove it! Bring your telepromter to a town hall meeting and lets have a debate.

It's pretty sad that John McCain can't go anywhere without Sarah Palin now. It just goes to show you how weak he is.

I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE SEEN A CANDIDATE THAT WAS SO PROTECTED. MCCAIN OBVIOUSLY HAS VERY LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN HER, OR HE WOULD LET HER GO OUT ON HER OWN AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. WHY WOULD THAT BE? BECAUSE THEY ARE SO FAR APART ON MANY ISSUES, SHE HASN'T A CLUE WHERE MCCAIN STANDS ON THE ISSUES AND SHE WILL MELT UNDER THE SCRUTINY OF THE MEDIA. THE CELEBRITY STATUS WILL WEAR OFF ONCE SHE EXPOSES HERSELF FOR THE FRAUD THAT SHE IS.
START THE LIST:
VOYED AGAINST THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE..LIE
SOLD THE JET ON EBAY..LIE
NEVER ACCEPTED EARMARKS..LIE
WENT TO IRAQ..LIE
WENT TO 6 COLLEGES IN 6 YEARS..TRUE
BEING INVESTIGATED FOR IMPROPER CONDUCT CONCERNING THE FIRING OF HER EX BROTHER IN LAW..TRUE
THE LIST IS ENDLESS...

BARBRA WALTER AND THE TEAM ON THE VIEW PUT CNN , NBC . FOX. CBS, TO SHAME THEY SHOWED HOW TO INTERVIEW A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WEATHER ITS A REPUBLICAN OR A DEMOCRAT . WELL DONE TO THE TEAM ON THE VIEW EXELLENT . THEY WOULD NOT LET JOHM MCBUSH GET AWAY WITH HIS LIES AND RIGHTLY ROASTED HIM FOR IT .MCAIN SAID ON THE VIEW PALIN TOOK NO EAR MARKS SHE TOO 200 MILLION DOLLERS WORTH THIS YEAR ALONE . PALIN VIEWS THE GOB OF THE GOVENOR IS TO APPLY FOR AND GET PORK SPENDING FOR THE STATE SO TELL THE DAM TRUTH MCBUSH . ALL THE VETRINS GROUPS SCORE OBAMAS VOTEING RECORD MUCH HIGHER THEN MCAIN IN FACT ITS 80% A b+ FOR OBAMA AND A D FOR MCAIN OR 20% . STRANGE HOW CNN NEVER TELL YA THESE THINGA ISENT IT . WERE WAS MCAIN WHEN THEY VOTED ON THE VETRINS BILL RECENTLY A FUNDRAISER HE VOTED AGAINST IT . THESE BYOS AND GIRLS GIVE IT ALL FOR THEIR COUNTY SOME LOOSE LIMBS LEFT WITH PSYCOLOGICAL DAMAGE AND MCAIN THINGS WE GIVE THE VETRINS TO MUCH BENNIFITS . after what they gave for this country . OBAMA O8 becouse our vets disserve better than mcain .

who wants to interact with her anyway?
Only those with IQ of less than-

What this says to me is that:

1.) Sen. McCain's handlers know that if Gov. Palin were to hold her own campaign events, she'd draw bigger crowds and overshadow McCain. (This shouldn't suprise anybody as there was little enthusiasm for McCain before Palin.)

2.) McCain's handlers aren't confident in Palin's ability to go it alone and they're keeping her close to protect her. This is evident in the fact that they don't allow her to answer questions on campaign events, and she's still using the same tired material she used in her convention speech. This doesn't instill much confidence in me as a voter.

In her interviews with Charlie Gibson, Palin came off as very underqualified when it comes to foreign relations and national security. She kept dodging the questions and changing the subject to energy, a topic she's comfortable discussing.

As far as I'm concerned, foreign relations should be the #1 issue. McCain's campaign often cites Sen. Obama's lack of experience, but while Sen. Obama has limited experience, at least he's been around the world, he's met with foreign leaders, and he can at least speak competently about the subject. (Not to mention he's got a running mate w/ extensive experience.)

Will they answer questions from real people or will they have plants in the audience. They are lying about everything else I just can't believe anything that comes out of their mouth.

He has to keep her close since he can't possibly know what stupid comments she might make.

Only attack speechs Sarah?

Do they mean that, mccain's puppet, palin, will actually be able to speak without her script, and answer a question? Or will she be wearing a mic while someone feeds her the answers

Wow what a Hero, hiding under Palin's skirt. Two dumbies on the trail.

Wonder what her children think about these "embellishments" of her credentials?

Well – Obama will NOT do town hall meetings – so now McCain will do them with Palin. Much better choice – maybe we will learn something – not like obama um ah umm, what I really mean is....

This campaign consists of a bunch of liars. Leading the pack. John McSame and Sarah Samelin.

not interact with voters
NO RESPECTABLE VOTER WILL HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS pathological liar.
Bot ready to go near the WH nor washington even.
let her stay in Alaska.
once her term is over, we will have some one to replace her.
this dummy team.

Well what is new two together.Vetted fast and one visit then pow vp pick.He has to have her with him to draw crowd .

Aides say her solo campaign events planned for Nevada Saturday, Colorado Monday, and Ohio Tuesday are all scheduled as rallies where she will speak to but not interact with voters.

I guest not becasue she having nothing to say to them by lies. Voters desire to know Palin views on the issues. How long are the McShame/Palin go to hide from questions from the media and voters?

I am listening to your program featuring several women talking about Palin.. What nonsense. The question is Is she ready to be President. ? Does she have the credentials? The average American may not know what the Bush Doctrine is, but she should have known if she is going to be Vice President or perhaps President.

I can't believe what triviality we the people are being submitted to.
The issues are the important thing.

The media must be more responsible in reporting. You lose your credibility with all the nonsense.

McCain is trying to deceive the American people into believing he has not been Bush's sidekick the last eight years. He is a dishonorable man, running a dishonorable, lying, smear campaign.He would be another disaster president, lying to the American people.

CNN has learned that John McCain and Sarah Palin plan to hold joint town hall meetings next week.

Good I hope the crown grill Sarah Palin and McShame on all their lies they have been spreading.

McShame is the won running for President, but can't go on the trail by himself becasue he know he can not draw a crown. How sad this must be. I guest the two liars will be campaigning together to continue speading more lies about Obama. How low can you go.

Controlled access to a man who wants to rule the world. Sound familiar? Sorta like McCain no longer decides for himself; guess it will not be that way in the Whitehouse, duh...

Another rich older white man running for office. What is new about that?

Hold on a minute– as a mayor and as the governor of America's largest state, Sarah Palin has no doubt taken questions from voters before. And since when is it permissible for the media to tell the public whether something has "likely" happened or not? When dealing with a simple, verifiable fact journalists should do their research.

I am sure that they will provide planted "voters" who will ask her questions to which she has memorized the answers–if this happens at all. There is no way that they will open her up to questions that she won't be able to answer–which are most of the questions that might be asked.

You know it's said that more men are actually voting for Palin than women, I think I understand why besides her being pretty, I think it's because they worry that if they judge her for her abilities and if they find the flaws there that they must be backdated in thinking, they are not as hip or modern as they themselves have always tried to be.Well let me as a woman free you up in your thinking. It's nothing wrong in making a good sound judgement call in a person whether they be male or female in fact it is a most up to date thinking process if you judge or weigh them evenly by examining them for what they stand for such as their policies and character after all this election is a most important one in modern day history because so very much is at stake. Another fact is, if you do not place your vote base on sound judgement and not reasonable judgement you are not being responsible.

It's the only way they can one, keep their stories straight and two, keep the crowds.

Smart, Smart, Smart.
The press aren't going to give you a fair shake, Go over their heads and get your message out.
Throw the middle punks out with the old stale pizza and used kitty litter.

McCain/Palin 08 !

Gov. Palen will still be controlled by the McCain campaign even if she is in a town hall meeting, because I think that the questions will be pre-approved and fixed.

That's right McCain, keeping pimping her out. It's a shame she is not allowed to travel alone. Does McCain think that she can't handle herself without supervision? I think that is sexist. He should treat her like she is equal to a man; not like a weakling.

Why should the McCain camp bring along Obama supporters posing as journalists? What purpose is served by that? The simple truth is that John McCain is finally realizing the role that 'journalists' have chosen for themselves.

If these "town halls" are anything like those of the current administration, expect a room full of carefully screened McCain/Palin supporters, whose questions are vetted, scripted and crafted by the campaign as pure PR to generate good sound bytes for the next news cycle. How is that helpful to voters in any way? That is pure theatrics! Give me a real town hall, with dissenting opinions, truly undecided voters, and an open forum of non-scripted questions instead of more staged PR any day! Let the chips fall where they may. That would be truly refreshing...

Gee, the way that the press has smeared McCain/Palin and worshipped Obama, these reporters ought to be thankful he doesn't toss out the bums out the door completely.

As a supporter of Senator Clinton, if McCain thinks that simply any woman on the ticket would give him Clinton's supporters than he is not giving us much credit; there is nothing about Gov. Palin that would cause me to vote for this ticket. Because of McCain's age I would be to afraid that Gov. Palin would be in the number 1 position and there is nothing about her that inspires trust in her judgement. This is a person who would let big oil destroy the habitat of the polar bear to get more oil (in about 10 years) rather than force the automakers and oil companys to use the tax credits that they already get to develop alternative energy.

Is it me or do I sense that every major news outlet is campaigning for an Obama win? I was just on Real Clear Politics and the majority of the articles are attacks on John McCain and Sarah Palin. Bob Herbert of the NYT has the audacity to say Palin isn't qualified yet because he's black he doesn't hold Obama to the same standard. I sense those on the left like Dana here are getting more and more unhinged. Start challenging Obama's stands on the issues because the more you attack Palin the better chance that McCain will win the backlash vote. But we know the liberal left media doesn't want the American people knowing the truth about Obama, do we!

I love this!!!! A 72 year old Senator who has been in politics for 26 years suddenly needs to be held up by his VP pick? And a VP pick is ready to be POTUS if need arises, and would not blink in the face of confrontation with Russia, is too terrified to face cameras and the press on her own sans a script? A person with tremendous executive experience is terrified of the press?

The Republicans cannot stop crying SEXISM. Yet this did not stop them from printing those buttons that the attendees of the convention wore. Remember them " Coldest State, Hottest Governor." Do not remember anyone calling Arnold Schwarznegger a "Hot Governor" or any of the other male governors across this country!

If this was a male VP who refused to meet the press what would be the reaction? Would it be excused and justified?

IF HE CAN'T ANSWER QUESTIONS NOW, WHEN CAN McSAME EVER BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.....SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER ROUND OF GEORGE BUSH TO ME!

THE DIFFERENCE IS FOUR MORE YEARS OF FAILED ECONOMIC AND FOREIGN POLICIES!

NOT THIS TIME!

AMERICANS WAKE – DONT BE FOOLED BY ANOTHER REPUBLICAN CON ARTIST THAT'VE BEEN IN WASHINGTON FOR 30YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well.. of course she'll go with McCain on his town hall meetings. She can't do it herself because then she'll have to field questions by herself.. and we already know how that will turn out.

She's great at reciting speaches written for her.. but when it comes to coming up with thoughts of her own... she sounds like Ms. South Carolina answering questions about geography.

When you compare facts against MSM sound bites it makes perfect sense to limit access to those who will report objectively vs those who will twist a moment and try to reinforce their agenda.

You reap what you sow, and the media is wondering why someone who they enjoy kicking in the head has said, no thank you.

Just a thought did any idiots out there actually know what executive experience was or that it was somehow a pre-requisite to be President or VP before the McCain camp and the Republicans told you it was the case????

Of course they will have joint town hall meetings because, undoutedly, Palin can't stand on her own.

OH Yeah Joint town hall meetings. Like I guess that means her and McSame will be Together Again (just like the song!) HA I bet Cindy will soon be getting jealous especially since John has a history of cheating! These two are just too much!! Who do they think they're fooling! Sarah unlike Reta MacNeil certainly aint' flyin on her own. And McSame should have known she didn't have her wings yet being a former pilot! HA And OH YEAH I really liked the bit about the event planned for Tuesday where she "will speak to but not interact with voters." HAHAHAHA Of course she won't, her one interaction with Gibson was enough to show Amerians how unqualified and unknowledgable she truly is about the Politics and Affairs of America!

Have some respect for yourselves and GIVE IT UP John and Sarah. You are the most pathetic team ever to dawn a Presidential Election!
I think they should make "Together Again" and then "Breaking Up IS Hard To Do" their theme songs and then "D I V O R C E" when they're leaving town! HAHAHAHA Comedy at it's Best!

Considering the fact that the press is biased and actively trying to elect Obama, McCain is making a smart move.

So why isn't she traveling by herself? Is she a coward who can't talk about any issues because she is too ignorant?

Does she need to have someone there to tell her what the answers to peoples questions are?

CNN, why aren't you asking about why she's afraid to campaign by herself?

The Pathological Liars Express!

Progress for women, speak when spoken to.

Hey, Mr. McCain, I'm an American voter with questions, can I go and ask Gov. Palin some unscripted questions?

What?? Why not?? But I just want to know if she really means she is willing to go to war with Russia over any border dispute.

What?? What do you mean I'm unAmerican and hate Jesus?? I just want to ask some questions! She IS going to be President someday, after all.

Oh well, I guess only "true patriots" deserve freedom of speech.

What is he hiding?

It is seeming more and more like Buch-Cheney.

Just keeping her on a short leash so he can rescue her when she is in "deer in the headlights" mode.

Will the audience for these townhall meetings be screened to only allow pro-McCain people to enter, as Bush has done at almost every appearance???

Liars.

Of course there going to appear together. He can't get crowds to just see him, and she can't appear on her own because there affraid of what she might say. This is certainly a great duo don't you think? God help us all.

What hypocrsy but no surprise that McCain criticizes Obama for going ahead with an announced and planned event during Ike when he had no events planned and this article states Palin is campaigning in Nevada.

This man is putting getting elected before country and honor.

CNN made an announcement that McCain, Obama, AND Palin would be making a comments about Hurricane Ike Later.
Why in this world is CNN treating Palin like she is the Republican candidate for President. She is McCain's pick for V.P. (poor choice, my opinion) In fact you are letting her speak as I type this. CNN if Palin is getting coverage you should be giving Joe Biden the same coverage. I wish all TV stations could quit trying to get certain people elected. You see what happened to our country when you did the same thing with Bush, I only hope you wake up and do what is right . We can't let Palin try to run this country. She is not qualified! And you know it. What do you have to gain?? It may be all your employee out on the street and their homes in foreclosure. Please start giving the Democrats the same good coverage .

So now McCain takes no questions and makes no more comments to the press? Palin only TALKS at rallies and TAKES NO QUESTIONS...What in the world are these two Republicans Hiding? I have never heard of such seclussions during a campaign. What do you stand for Senator McCain? What are you going to do for Senior Citizens? What about my Social Security? What about Healthcare? I only know that Barack Obama has answered ALL MY QUESTIONS. I am still witing to hear from you.

Can somebody explain exactly why Palin is so afraid to interact with voters and answer direct questions??

I think it's offensive that she's allowing the McCain campaign to keep her on such a short leash. If she's competent enough to step in for McCain in office if the need should arise, she's certainly competent enough to talk with people and answer questions.

The McCain campaign obviously isn't confident in her ability to 'get it right'. They should have picked someone they actually had faith in.

She sure does attrack more people than him – ha ha ha ha ha

Put her on the top of the ticket!!!!!!

Sarah Palin has woken up American women all over the country. A modern American working mom who is not tainted by Washington, who has the same problems we do. She has no ties to the media elite and has a record to clean up government. Just what this country needs...the real change we need. All the women I know are excited and I am so thrilled to have someone who is not a "bra-burner" as a role model for my girls!

Apparently McCain has been overstating the size of crowds coming to his rallies.

And–I just read about McCain's first wife, who he dumped, for Cindy, after she was maimed in a car accident. She mothered three children for him and waited for him to return from Vietnam. And he dumped her for a woman who was 20 years younger.

GoP. Party of family values, indeed.

Chrsitians everywhere ought to be dismayed by this crowd.

McSame won't let her out of his sight! I think it is a two sided thought....1. After the Gibson interview, McSame is afraid to let her loose on the country and 2. After his interview on The View, he is using Palin as a shield.

Why don't OBAMA do the same. I'm sure the people would like some one on one with him since he such an expert in the economy and the like. All he has ever had to do is balance his home budget and he couldn't even do that without The felon REZKO making sure he made $860,000 on their joint venture.

Aides say her solo campaign events /............./ are all scheduled as rallies where she will speak to but not interact with voters.
...............................................

Obviously they, the Repulsivicans, are petrified of what the results might be. Difficult to understand what anyone see's in her other than she's a soccer mom.

Repulsivican

Woo. Hoo. She can cram for her exam and spout the pre rehearsed answers for Charlie Gibson. Next, she's on Hannity - some hard hitting questions there. Now she's gonna take questions from a pre screened audience of neo con fanatics.

This whole campaign is becoming one gigantic "Stupid Pet Trick".

This is great news! The Town Halls that John McCain participates in, are simply the best forums for straight talk, eye to eye with the American people! Barak is afraid of that forum!

How about someone actually asking her questions dealing with serious issues, including the hard-nosed questions that the media has been making sure they have avoided from asking her ? and force her to actually answer the question, instead of politically going around it that she has done nothing but do thus far!!

The straight talk express has detoured...these are the two biggest liars since Watergate! I would think that even Republicans would reject this kind of base dishonesty.

Obama is right...this guy is willing to destroy his own reuptation in order to win...wow!

Liar, dammed liar and Daddy of all Liars un-American John S. McCain. Blatant racists Gary Bauer and James Dobson put on their white robes and have come out swinging. Enough …the real silent majority, Americans who respect and actually practice Christian values will not accept McCain and the religious bigot he has chosen as his vice-presidential candidate.

Can't go anywhere with out your new lady, eh, McCain? How're you gonna be President if you can't even campaign by yourself?

Same old story – - she isn't ready for prime time. McCain obviously doesn't trust her to be on her own. It's a joke that McCain pretends that she is ready to immediately take over if needed.

They ought to hold these meetings in lies schools – highly appropriate, what with all the lies and the promiscuity...

Senator McCain has asked repeatedly for him and Senator Obama to hold town meetings so that both of them can answer Voters questions together. Obama has declined each and every time.

What is he afraid of?

McCain could not speak the truth with the press or without it. Google "fire on USS Forrestal" and see what judgement he really has. He just does not get it. The world has moved on and he did not.

"journalists". His and Gov.Palin doing TownHall type forums is an excellant idea.

Whenever Sen.McCain disagreed with Pres.Bush–you guys LOVED HIM because you hate our President. Now that he is running for President you snickered, because you LOVE sen.obama. and thought your guy has it in the bag. Since the Republican Convention Sen.McCain is on a roll and you guys will twist and torture every word he utters and spin it to ruin him.

We Americans are so much smarter than you elitest snobs will ever know. We can hear a candidate and know what he or she said and what their words mean, without your editing, innuendo, etc.etc.

Doesn't anyone else find it odd that Governor Palin IS NOT allowed to go out on her own??
She ready to be Vice president, but not ready to go out on her own??
DOESN"T THIS STRIKE THE REST OF YOU AS A LITTLE DISTURBING??
I can just see the ad...Ready to be Vice-President, but not ready to campaign alone!!!

Very interesting New York Times article about Sara Palin. She's all that and a bag of chips! Amazing that with five kids she could still find the time to be such a sleeze! John McCain should be ashamed of himself. Country first?

REPEAT AFTER ME:

McCAIN-PAIN, McCAIN-PAIN, McCAIN-PAIN!!!!

More PAIN (and worse at that!) is what all of us, INCLUDING YOU IDIOTS, will have to suffer if you vote for a 3rd Bush term in the form of
McCain-PAIN! Return the idiot back to his village (it has been 8 long years!)

IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE. It is time for a president and a vice president
with brilliant minds and intellectual curiosity who can make wise decisions...and can pronounce "nuclear" perfectly.

OBAMA-BIDEN '08 AND '12

A poor substitute for town hall debates. Obama hasn't got the guts to face the Great Unwashed unless his people vett them.

So many lies to tell !
McSame-McShame w/ female clone of self= Liars & distortionists .
Obama / Biden 08 !!!!!!!!

I understand the last time the national media met with the Straight Talk Express, they wasted McCain's time with "gotcha" questions about Viagra.

I live in the battle ground swing state of New Hampshire. We love John McCain and his town hall meetings. And I can't wait to meet Gov. Palin.

I wonder why Barack Obama turned down John McCain's offer to do bipartisan town hall meetings all over America?

Too bad. It would be a great way to compare the candidates.
What if we offered Obama some Greek columns in the background?

I wonder if just ANY citizen will get to address questions to McCain and Palin, or if they'll be handpicked. Somehow I doubt it will actually be a free exchange of ideas no matter the questioner's affiliations. And in that format, these two will be able to say whatever they want (lies & exaggerations, if the past is precedent), with no follow-up. No wonder they want to do this type of event.

free McCain from McCain, a once honorable man, who has been a victim of dishonorobility for the good, but practising what he has fought against all his life to sit in a position his desire has made him unworthy of.

So McCain is appearing with the Republican vote getter. Smart move. She draws the crowd and he can keep the lid on her. If she is sooo smart and experienced, why do they keep her under wraps?

McCain has told too many lies to want to have any questions asked of him. He and Palin can give their speeches (or for those who like straight talk – their pack of lies) without risking the truth being pointed out. But the moment of truth is coming closer everyday.

Why is she always at the podium and he is in the bac kground? Who is going to be the president?

I can't wait to hear from them

Great, can't wait to hear who lies more, or is it that he will lie about her record, she will lie about his, and then they will both attack the media for telling the truth. Straight talk express right into the river/

Good stuff. Great team. Good balance. McCain, the foreign policy expert; Palin, the domestic policy expert.

McCain and Palin may want to stay away from each other ...thhe may get struck by lighting or just spontaneously combust with all the lies between the two of them.

If I was advising their camp I would seperate the two to lessen the chance they are both seen bursting into flames together at the same time.

can you say campaign plants?

Two mules for sister Sarah and one pig for McCain!

Who Cares...

Please people readthe article in HuffPo and follow the link to Sundays article on Sarah Palin. It is amazing. Once again CNN is slipping back into McCains pocket after they were forced to do their jobs from The View interview. This article is a must read for everyone, Republicans, Democrats, or Independents. Your very country hangs on tha balance of this election!

How bad is it when our candidate needs an inexperienced joke of a VP candidate to draw a crowd more than 500 people? And how bad a joke is she when you hve to hide her from the press and voters for 2 weeks?

I wonder why McSame straight talk express stop have his much touted Town Hall meeting. I know, someone may ask him about the lies he is perpertrating, or his VP Pick may have to answer some questios from the people she have been throwing smoke screen at to cover the real Paulin. Time is winding down,ya can't keep hiding.

how can see go on solo trips and speak and not even answer ANY QUESTIONS???????? what kind of a candidate not take questions???? maybe she is afraid she will spew more lies!!!!!!

Why are they afraid to let both their candidates speak? Whose campaign is this anyway?

"McCain aides have been getting complaints from traveling reporters about the reduced access, but it is still unclear when or if he'll hold another press conference. "

I think the press are finally starting to say "hey... what's going on? No Access? Further, just trust me mentality?"

This is different than the Bush/Cheny administration in what way exactly?

McCain/Palin have granted interviews only to ABC at this point. (The View, C. Gibson). I suspect they felt that ABC would cut them a little slack. And, to a degree they did. Can you imagine if Campbell Brown were to interview John McCain or Sarah Palin? Even the ever likable Chris Mathews would kick some butt. Why are these two hiding from thier own traveling press corp? Secrets, and lies, and lies, and secrets... just more of the same...

Forget about experience – this woman is a nut case. Has there ever been a worse candidate chosen to be VP. I bet McCain wishes he hadn't picked her.

Going to town hall meetings to spread more lies about her record of being a reformer. America, we are much better than this.

Republicanese, now they want to "better refine and control their message"?

Translation: We are putting both the Geezer and Gidget in the "cone of silence" until the election.

Don't let her be alone lest someone ask her who the father of our country is and she doesn't know.

Republican's want to "better refine and control their message"

Palin will speak, but not interact with voters. Hmmm..Kind of says it all doesn't it?

I wish the media wouldn't trivialize the McCain campaigns' dishonesty.

IT SHOULD BE A BIG DEAL WHEN A PRESIDENTIAL OR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE LIES AND INTENTIONALLY MISLEADS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REGARDING THEIR RECORD AND POSITIONS ON POLITICAL ISSUES.

the lack of communication with the press, or honesty with the American people is a future reflection of the covert Bush Administration- another words more of the same !!!

Is this because she is not qualified to speak for herself and campaign for herself? Just another Bush administration......having a VP that serves as a puppet.

CNN, why do you not report on the caging going on in the battleground states? This should be all over the news. I received my letter last week and am fighting just to be able to vote.

Look up 'caging' or 'cage list' on Wykepedia!

Republicans are scum of the earth.

Quote:

"Aides say her solo campaign events planned for Nevada Saturday, Colorado Monday, and Ohio Tuesday are all scheduled as rallies where she will speak to but not interact with voters."

Why not allow her to interact with voters?

Does NO Plan Palin have a teleprompter or will she be reading off of a paper placed in front of her?

His town halls are likely to be charades. He can no longer deal with real questions as evidenced by him refusing to meet with the press. With Palin refusing to meet with the press. He is working with Bush handlers and is nothing more than Bush league.

So which one of them can't be trusted to appear on their own?

Speak but not interact...no kidding...

"beter refine and controld their message" = LIE
"rallies where she will speak to but not interact with voters" = LIE
"he hasn't held a town hall in almost a month " = LIE
"promised to hold frequent press conferences in the White House hasn't held an availability with traveling reporters in exactly a month" = LIE

So.... the guy basically wants "openess" and "transparency" in government, as long as the media does what he wants. Can't wait until he implements a state run media to disperse doctrine around the land.

After her interview gaffs, it appears McCain is still unsure about letting Palin out of his sight.

I WOULD RATHER SEE A DEBATE BUT O BAMA SEEMS TO BE ON THE RUN.......WHAT IS WRONG WE WANT A DEBATE NOW... RIGHT NOW/ ENOUGH OF THE CAT CAL;LS AND LIPSTICKED PIGS........EITHER DEBATE NOW OR FOLD/// NO DEBATE NO VOTE FOR O BAMA//// IF YOU CAN'T STAND UP THEN ADMIT DEFEAT AND CALL YOUR TROOPS BACK/////

The ol' man cannot do it anymore alone! How pathetic! Who would be the president if they would win ?

what a shocker. not taking questions!! lol
talk about a celebrity!! wave at the crowd, say a few words then leave.
i guess after she bombed with a light-weight like charlie gibson we will get bread and butter stumps only.

Gee, I bet these events will be just like Bush's-hand picked people and screened questions. I'll be very surprised if anyone is allowed to question Palin about anything other than her hair and clothes. If they do, she'll be off on her tangent about Alaska and the good she has done there. And McCain will simply blame Obama for whatever ails the country. Yawn.

NO Hillary, No OBama, No way, No how. Keeping smiling McCain and Palin – you turned the tables on Mr. Change.

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Great NOW we can LISTEN to LIES.. IN STEREO..!!

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No more lies... No more of the same..!!

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That's nice. Grandpa two two-face sell out and his nurse.

Peace.

Mrs. Palin is perpetrating a fraud.

She is barely knowledgible on key matters of national importance. It was clear from the 1st interview she participated in that she's been cramming for the exam ... the interview ... and simply gave the rote answer.

It is pretty clear that none of this stuff has ever mattered to her and she's really not done any critical thinking about any of it to develop informed positions.

Sarah reads a teleprompter well and she "drops her g's" to sound colloquial and FOLKSY to the public. In time, she may improve her interviewing "technique" and will be able to fake out some voters but the policy & details substance isn't there.

For 8 years we tried having a folksy Washington outsider take over the Government and the White house .... That's how we got George Bush. I've learned and won't be repeating that mistake.

sure, they don't leave her alone. SHE'S A THREAT TO THE WHOLE WORLD; SHE'S DANGEROUS AND SHE'S A DOOFUS!
come on she's a joke. Well never made an interview but then first starting with will to let new cold or real war get started. She's frightening. And the repugs know what kind of joke she is.

Come on...she's a pitbull, might be, but now she's walked on the lead and wearing a muzzle...
you looked like an idiot, mrs. BUSH DOCTRINE

Of course they have to be joint town hall meetings she is not ready to go it alone as her interviews painfully point out. And the question is if she isn't ready to campaign by herself how is she ready to be VP????

So I wonder, is it that they don't want to leave Palin on her own because she's stupid, or have McCain on his own because he's getting senile?

Either way, it's strange. I hope Cindy is okay with this. I saw McCain checking Palin out, and we've all heard rumors that she likes the play around. Hmmm.......

This is a joke.. Is this going to be acceptable for a VP person? WAKE UP AMERICANS...

What a great team! I have never voted republican but will this year. My eyes were opened to the corruption of the DNC with the way they treated the Clintons and played games with the votes of those in Fl and Michegan. The "new" democratic party does not need me anyways according to Brazile. Only when Obama, Brazile, Dean and Pelosi are long gone will I ever vote democrat or give money to them again. I will NOT condone their corruption of the democratic party with a vote for them. I want my old party and their values back.

McPalin '08.

It seems that Palin navel string was also buried where McCain's was buried. If she is so tough and savvy, why does she have to cling to the helm of his pants. AND, why is he afraid to give her the full length of the rope? Is he afraid she hangs herself? I think the time has come for him to let go and let her fly. It is better for her to learn from her mistakes now than if/when she gets in the White House.

The reduction in press access is to better control the lies. Duhhh.

That's right, Johnny. Keep her close so she can't say too much. And when she appears alone at rallies, keep her on script.

The truth is your "fully qualified" running mate isn't even qualified to take questions from the folks you hope will vote for her. What a JOKE!

So she cant answer questions from the audience without McCain there? I agree the media went a little overboard on attacks, but that is no reason Palin cant step up and answer questions from the audience, from the people of the United States of America. Isn't McCain's campaign getting a little fascist in its strategies?

Our greatest civic responsibility as citizens of the United States is to cast our votes wisely for those who will be tasked to lead and represent our country.

Listen to the candidates as they respond to the issues and determine if they have the maturity and wisdom to govern our nation. Theirs will be no small task, and we can ill afford the added repercussions of electing leaders who have a shallow or naive understanding of the issues and challenges that face our nation and the world.

We must think before casting our votes. We must place intelligence in the White House.

The McCain campaign is being run by the same crowd that Bush had when he ran against McCain for President. Remember all those lie's and smears they did on Mccain saying he had a black daughter out of wedlock and that his wife is a drug addict, well that style of dirty tricks campaigning won Bush the nomination. McCain I quess fiqured this time around get dirty and lie and he too can become President. So called "Country first" McCain has not only lost his honor but he also lost my vote........

Mccain Doesnt Do Straight Talk Anymore And He Has Not For Years! I See Spit And Run Palin Has A Lot Of Events Scheduled But Will Not Interact With Voters! This Means She Will Come Out And Give The Same Tired Speech, Tell Some More Lies And Then Scurry Back To The Crooked Talk Express! Nothing New Coming Out Of The Most Un Honorable Campaign Is Recent Modern Politics!

Never , has a candidate running for the second most powerful job in the world been kept from the public scrutiny, as Sarah Palin. She is being fed "the party line" and has to have time , before they send her out , programed to preach the Republican "Mantra" to worshiping audiences! The PUPPET MASTERS, once again , have two puppets to dance to their Republican tunes !

Good symbiotic relationship between the two, but for how long?When will the Number 2 go unescorted to Face the Nation or Meet The Press? This combo scares the hell out of me because Ignorance cannot lead the blind.

The operative word is "control" here. It's curious to me that a future presidential candidate should be under the control of his press corps.

Some maverick.

Furst question: "Gov. Palin, can we see your tax returns please?

I guess now McCain is used to having more than two dozen people at his town hall meetings.

I bet his trophy VP will be at his side everywhere he goes.

You're being brainwashed people...WAKE UP!

CNN Homepage: "Ticker: Palin plans unprecedented move"

This is the unprecedented move? Taking (likely) screened questions?

They are so divided in their opinions on Pakistan, Drilling, The Environment, Stem Cell research ETC. McBush and Paleny should debate each other.

Way to go! Take Obama down.

Clinton'12

What do you mean when you say she will not interact with voters? Does that mean she will not take/answer questions? If that is the case, then I have to ask, "WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON HERE?!!!"

Oh Yes! Palin can give a STRAIGHT AND NARROW SPEECH!!! And that is all McCain wants from her!!! HE DOES NOT WANT HER WHINY WHINY ATTEMPT AT ANSWERING QUESTIONS SHIPWRECKING HIS CAMPAIGN!!!

Hurricane Ike has devasted Texas. A horrible train crash in California killing many. Families destroyed. but will recover. Then we have McCain/Palin just concerned about campaigning. Priorities in order! NOT. What about the people? But then Palin/husband will be away from their children for the next 2 months. Son going to Iraq. No tears at all.

We don't need those 2 in the Whitehouse. You have to have feelings and be able to sujpport American's.

Obama/Biden

unfortunately, the news media's obsession with destroying the McCain campaign, especially gov. Palins appointment. is counter productive to giving interviews. they for some reason, will allow all sorts of leeway to the Obama campaign. this does not resonate well with voters and is showing up in the polls CNN especially is regarded as pro Obama and I'm sure will lose viewers after the election

Palin should just walk away right now with what ever dignity she have left. For such a religious person she sure lie alot. She's a lying, clueless, lying, way too extreme, lying selfish, lying, inexperienced, lying, hypocrit, lying PERSON. The White house has no room for her big head. No Way No How, No Mccain, No Palin.

Obama/Biden

These two will NEVER be allowed out in the public ALONE.

He can't pull in the crowds and fumbles through his canned speaches.

She can't be allowed out alone for fear of being asked REAL questions.

Like 'what is the Bush Doctrine?', or WHO DIED and made YOU president Ms. 'let's threaten Russia'?

When Will Palin be let out of the sight of her baby sitters to meet and greet the reporters who are waiting to interview her? Can she speak for herself ever? The voters are not fooled in any way that she is ready to be president or vp. No way

And how many more lies will people have to listen to????

He has to have her with him since he can't get a crowd without her. Hilarious. She's like a freakshow at the circus.

Will Sarah talk about the rape kit fiasco? Hey, CNN, why aren't you?

This way dad can handle the hard questions.
Ridiculous.

John mc same would want to keep her close to him so she won't blow it.

Makes sense. This is the only way he could get people to show up at his town halls. Republicans don't want him – they want Palin.

The question of WHY the want Palin, other than she "looks just like me" is beyond me. Her record shows she's not very fiscally conservative (bridge to nowhere, earmarks, pork barrel spending, etc), so I wonder why conservatives are rallying around her.

You'd think if you truly believed in the causes of conservatism, you'd vote for someone else, like Barr perhaps.

Maybe they will try and I will say it again TRY to tell the truth...Nah...probably not especially after he just flat and out lied on The View on friday Cindy McCain and his whole relationship as they both said when they met was based on nothing more than lies. What else could they have to offer but more of the same old Bush/McCain crap

Could someone please summarize the Lies this woman had told so far!!

Only in rural white America can an uneducated, unqualified, no knowledge, LYING women be considered more qualified and a better representative for the job of President than a highly educated, extremely qualified Black man!!

If Palin was an conservative Black women, she would have been kicked off the ticket by now!!!

OF COURSE MCSHAME WILL CONTINUE TO CAMPAIGN WITH PAIN-IN, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY HE CAN DRAW ANY PEOPLE. HE PROVED ALREADY THAT WITHOUT HER THE CROWDS DWINDLE TO JUST A FEW. HE SAYS HE IS ABOUT "STRAIGH TALK" BUT LIES AND NEGATIVITY ARE NOT STRAIGHT TALK. OF COURSE HAVING TO CONCENTRATE ON LITTLE OR NO SUBSTANCE IS EASY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DON'T GET IT. "FIRST DUDE" WILL BE THEIR WITH SAR-HA. WHO DOESN'T TRUST WHO? JOHNNY CAN'T BE LEFT ALONE WITHOUT CINDY AND SAR-HA CAN'T BE LEFT ALONE WITHOUT "FIRST DUDE"! YOU DON'T SEE SEN. OBAMA'S OR SEN. BIDEN'S WIFE'S TAGGING ALONG EVERY PLACE THEY GO, BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEIR SPOUSES CAN BE TRUSTED AND THEY STAY AT HOME SPENDING IMPORTANT TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN. INTERESTING>^>^>^>^>^

I hope McCain or should I say McSame doesn't bring his sleazy campaign to Kentucky. He and his campaign have sunk to an all time low in presidential campaigning. He is a disgusting old man and he doesn't deserve to be President of this country.

John McCain still won't let his "pitt bull" lose on her own eh? Wow.... that's the first time I've ever known a pitt bull trained as a Chihuahua! LOL....

John McCain truly DOES NOT TRUST you enough to let you lose on your own. Hummmm.... maybe he's feeling some serious REGRETS or buyer's remorse!!!

After G.W. Bush you'd think that voters, even Republican voters, would be tired of an elected or campaigning politician who only talks to them and not with them. But I guess there's nothing to be said for bad taste.

Gov. Palin and John McCain, you are NO match of Sen. Obama and Joe Biden, I'm sorry.

Sleazy is NOT what we want in our White House!!

Anyone that votes GOP, and thinks that they are doing it for good christian values, should read what Jesus had to say about the pharisees in the Bible. What republicans really are, is a cult of Satanists! Period!!

Go figure. This is suppose to be a Vice President material . For God sake when will she interact with voters. She cant campaign of her own and I sure as a heartbeat away from bieng POTUS she could not make decisions on her own

Obama/Biden UTEDOT

Screened town halls as the past I am sure, scripted questions and answers.

Stump speaches instead of Q and A?
Of course.

be careful and don't let her speak unless she reads it from a script mccain.

No wonder, the way CNN bashes McCain/Palin and promotes Obama. What do you expect him to do?

What just happened in Ohio with the absentee ballot incident? I just read about it in MSNBC News. Were the Republicans up to trying to pull some improprieties again to try and steal the election in key states again? It looks like the Republicans may have just gotten a taste of their own medicine. Good for the Ohio Secretary of State there. And Dennis Kucinich and Governor Strickland, thank you for doing your best for getting the word out to your citizens that we need change.

Hay Sarah you stated the you would never blink any eye and would attack Russia..Do you realize that China and Russia would first shoot down our communication satellites before even unleashing a nuclear warhead on this country or our Allies? You also stated that you would invade Pakistan to find Bin-Laden/ remember we also gave nuclear weapons to Pakistan..MILLION of US and others around the world would be dead...I just hope that that they hit your state first.Since you stated that you can see Russia from Alaska.We would never know what hit us.until the last seconds,..What would you do then? Jump in an Apache helicopter and start shooting them like you do MOOSE, and what foreign policies do you have? I use to be a moderate Republican and now after years of lies from your party I would never belong to your groups of HATE AND LIES>

Can Todd get a baby sitter so he can give his deposition? Can Sarah still run if they bring criminal chargers? Better hurry, so Bush can pardon her.

Is it me or is McCain handing over the control of this campaign to this "cocky wacho"

Without Palin then McCain's city stops would be a bunch of individuals sleeping in the stands. Compare the McCain crowd with that of Barack's. It is no contest that the Democrats are far more energized for their top of the ticket.

McCain wants Barack to join him in town halls well that is because he needs Barack's help in securing an energetic crowd. The McCann ONLY stops are a dull, boring & sleepy.

I hope America is not that naive or STUPID that they believe McCain really wants to be in the same room w/ Barack.

I keep writing into CNN even though they never post my comments.

Is the crowd ready for Barack? Yes, we are.

Is the crowd ready for McCain? Is it time to sleep and have nightmares of four more years? McBush, OH NO!!!!

dumb and duma

I think that is a great idea. They really are a tag-team of mavericks that work well together. I think their appeal isn't their speeches, it is the fact that they have the record of change that we can believe in.

Please Senator, Lose the fascist fly on your back if you truly love this country. You're not THAT old yet.

ADMITT IT MCCAIN, SHE JUST DOESN'T MEASURE UP!

McCain wouldn't approve equal pay for women, but love to hide behind ones skirt. PUNK!

Sarah Palin is going out alone to campaign. She is going to speak but not interact with voters. Will these voters be Republicans? If so I guess it's alright that she don't interact with her because they already believe the lies that she and McCain speaks. No Suprise here.

the b. s is back

What, the McCain are trying to buy time to teach her how to be a better liar before she is off campaign on her own. The American people are starting to see straight through this sleezy campaign.

More Fodder, for Obama? The CNN Drama... Will he win?? No CNN You chose your Favorite. And lost your shirt. Be careful you don'r lose your Skirt, in November. We wouldn't want to see CNN, running around in their Shimies...

Whatever happened to the "Straight Talk Expressd?" Now the American people are being bombarded with fact-twisted ad after fact-twisted ad - how dishonorable and insulting to our intelligence! Howard Gallas, Reno, NV.

So I'm thinking the new McCain campaign plans are to do a Bob Hope/ USO style tour, but with out the Bob Hope.

Straight Lie Express..... looking forward to it!

There has to be something historic about a vp candidate having to carry the president in a political campaign.

Lies, lies, lies, more lies, lies, lies, and lies.

Do these two ever tell the truth?

What a sad sight. Palin is all the McCain camp has left.

John McCain is willing to loose his integrity to win the election. He has submitted to his Rovian advisers.

The Maverick is dead.

Even for a Obama supporter, this is sad

I had such high hopes for this campaign.

McWar has a plan.......KEEP THE NEWS MEDIA WITH HIM AND AWAY

FROM BARAK........what were your words?.." personal interests before

country".....or something like that......you sold your soul to get your one

last shot at prez....IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK MCWAR......you play us

for fools......I have to tell you....this amazing thing called "computers"

we have you figured out as soon as you put your BS out.

If I was McCain I wouldn't let the biased media hound me either. You know they are just gunning for him in their attempt to do Obama's bidding. The media has completely disgraced itself. I will never trust the so called main stream media ever again.

Getting those questions planted takes a little planning.

why cant see interact with them, maybe because she will be asked more questions she doesnt want to answer

"Interviews show that Ms. Palin runs an administration that puts a premium on loyalty and secrecy. The governor and her top officials sometimes use personal e-mail accounts for state business; dozens of e-mail messages obtained by The New York Times show that her staff members studied whether that could allow them to circumvent subpoenas seeking public records."

Hmmm...doesn't this sound a little like the Bush administration?

Come on out into the light McCain/Palin.
What are you afraid of? It's just us the American voters who want to hear you say something about the issues.

Price gouging

Johnny boy you're just sucking us in......Ms Runnerup Alaska will NOT

be taking questions from the audience.....trying to grab all MSM to go

to your campaigns?.....I think so....neither one of you have anything to

offer.

What they decided not to send her out on her own after that flop of an interview, figure they had better shield her some more, uh? Well Biden is a big boy he's out on his own not needing Obama to hold his hand.

Obama and his supporters are running scared over Sarah Palin's overwhelming popularity. They try and try to point to her lack of experience, yet they don't seem to notice it on their own candidate.

Obama is an empty suit, full of flowery speech. He is also arrogant and a wimp. Nothing that they find on Palin will even come close to Obama's long and close relationship with a racist and American-hating church.

Yes, Palin was mayor of a tiny town. Yes, she has being governor for close to 2 years, but at least she has done it. She has an amazing 80 percent aproval rating– the highest of any governor in the US.
What about Obama? A junior senator that voted "present" instead of "yes" or "no" numerous times??? Give me a break…. Where is his executive experience?

No Way, No How, No Bama

neither can stand on their own. not good enough for president or v.p.

Hope they get asked what it is we're supposed to believe from them since all they have to say lately is a lie.

Why is it that McCain becomes more popular when voters hear less from him?

Of course she has to go with him because he needs her, the pittbull with lipstick

MORE LIES TO COME!!!

As a professional woman with three kids, I care nothing about how many she has, when she get time for them or NONE of that..........that's her BUSNIESS, but her lies and the welfare of MY Country is my BUSINESS......This is not a PROFESSIONAL woman, this is a LYING professional.

At least vote for the other two men if not Obama...PLEASE.........

In running the sleaziest campaign since South Carolina in 2000 and standing by completely debunked lies on national television, it's clear that John McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

"Aides say her solo campaign events planned for Nevada Saturday, Colorado Monday, and Ohio Tuesday are all scheduled as rallies where she will speak to but not interact with voters. " Why, my understanding from the McCain campaign is she is really well prepared and good dealing with people???

um... call him out.

McCain has to bring Palin to the town halls. Otherwise, no one would show up.

Am I Right?

According to Palin, If your raped by a geneticly Mentally Insane Attacker with Aids….You must have his child.??

Correct me if I'm wrong…

Please.. Wake up America.. !

Keep control of your own body....

I want to see her do more interviews. What are they afraid of?

This should be interesting... They are going on a "Lie-athon".

That will work for a while until others figure out what some of us already know – that this is a con game by the McCain camp.

Is this going to be one of the Bush style town halls where only die hard Republicans are allowed in and if you ask a question that is not part of the script you get thrown out?

Here is a man who feels comfortable only when standing next to beauty queens!!

So Sarah will appear w/o John, but what about John w/o Sarah? Can he stand being upstaged?