A rally in the United States would not stop Iran. It is not a policy discussion or a national security forum that would produce any real results. So for some of you to call it a Democrat being weak on national security you are truly kidding yourselves.

Obama was afraid that seeing these two on the same stage will highlight how much of an empty suit he is.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY 8-YR STRATEGY

2008 – Convince Hillary Clinton supporters that an Obama loss means Hillary runs and wins in 2012. Never mention that she can run even if Obama is president. Make everyone think she is faking her support for Obama.

Republicans win!

2012 – Use 2008 voting statistics to show Obama supporters that it was Hillary supporters that put John McCain in the White House.

Republicans win!

2016 – Democrats are disoriented.

Republicans win!

Wow! McCain-Biden "mavericks", "the real change"? Hahaha! The republican party IS this country's disease… They can't be the cure and the disease! They are relying in the ignorance and stupidity of some Americans! Palin for example: she is anti-choice Pro-gun violence, global warming denier, evolution denier, pro-constitional amendment to define marriage. Now let's review Palin's troopergate case that MSM won't talk about:
1. Palin intervened and got her sister's unemployed boyfriend hired. Crony hire.
2. They married.
3. Marriage went bad.
4. Palin intervened to get him fired
5. When commissioner balked at firing, she fired commissioner

Is that the change we want?????That's not my kind of change! No way! I'm sorry but I'm staying with Hillary, Biden and OBAMA!

I wonder if Governor Palin could find Iran on a map. I doubt it. And yet she is running for vice-president. Was the Head of the Pokdunk PTA not available? There are so many good women in the Republican party they could have choosen, but they had to make a mockery of the office.

It seems to me that when two people do not belong in the same room together. The best thing to do is to put them together to highlight how much one of them does not belong. It seems that a majority of the response on this sight are more concerned with an image and have forgotten the cause that Hillary was at one time willing to support.

Does this mean that it is impossible for Hillary and Republicans would ever support the same issue? Could anyone ever get elected if they were unwilling to support an issue simply because there opponent had taken a similar position no matter how good the cause? Or was this just a photo shoot for Hillary that really had no value to her personally?

Hmmmmm
How come the Best (worst) Political Team on Television are ALL REGISTERED DEMOCRATS? Why were ALL CNN Pundits covering the Republican Convention REGISTERED DEMOCRATS???????

LoooseyGooosey September 17th, 2008 11:14 am ET

If I were Hillary, I wouldn't want to stand next to that bueaty queen either.., she makes her look old. And I'm sure Tina Fey's husband(girlfriend??) wouldn't mind if she kept that Palin make up on, especially in bed.

Ohhhhhhh boy, Wow! "Suck it!!" as the progressives say..
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Well put.

Nice grace note from Hillary. SHE WILL MAKE A GREAT HEALTH CZAR, TO EFFECTIVELY BRING ABOUT HEALTH CARE REFORM.

She can bring about more change in Health Care than she could as VP.

Abby –

You are a phony pretending to be a Hillary supporter. You can fall for these loser if you want. This was a wise judgement from Hillary and Obama. Your are right it is the Country before politics and that's what she did. She thought about the people and not some gimmick the Repugs are trying to set up. Beside Hillary would have ate her alive and served her up for dog meat.

Hillary is a real fighter not a pretender like that floozy ya'll are running after.

Good for Mrs. Clinton this seems to me like some more of the same tricks of the republicans to divide the people of america with all this garbage this country is in a fight for its very survival and these evil tactics will not prevail why add fuel to the fire with Mrs. Cliton appearing with this fly by night palin who is only being prostitued by the rebublicans thinking voters dont see through this iam a woman voter and wil not fall for this so all these people who were so called friedns of Clinton now we know who you were fpllowing the skirt will be the ruining o america if we dont get back to the real issues at stake so to all you devils advocates " No weapon formed against me shall prosper " to those who trully believe we need change in this country before we become the next third world country !

the republicans think people are stupid, trying to put MS. I COULD SEE RUSSIA FROM MY HOUSE, one stage with hillary to make it look like she is endorsing her. nice try!

I too am disgusted that everything has become a political event. Hey Palin and Hillary, I have two tickets to the Pack/Cowboys game. They are yours if you wish to come. Oh wait, somehow that would get political.

I love YOU lILLARY. You above this woman Sarah Palin.

Why didn't Palin ask Biden to join her then if its greater than party and politics? This was clearly a stunt Hillary has proven she believes a nuclear Iran is unacceptable.It is Palin who needs to prove her worth.

I think Miss Alaska needs to wake up a bit earlier in the morning to pull this kind of BS on HRC

Father God please keep on Blessing your Dear son. OBAMA

Hillary you are my hero. You have done so much good for us and I know you will always be there for all of us. We love you. Stay away from that moose hunter you never know what the republican party is up too.

The repubs are always trying to a fast one. Thats the kind of stuff that just pisses me off. STOP, trying to play me for a fool. Talk about the issues. Is it just me or everytime our attention turns to the economy then you have some type of terriost attack to focus on John McCain……. A little suspect to me

Bumblebe, I think you need to research who is putting politics first!
McPalin – Putting party, corporations,special interests, politics and pretty much everything else, before country

TLF if you can't see that Hillary put party first by cancelling and that Barack has voted consistently along party lines, and that he is also the 2nd largest recipient of donations from Fannie and Freddie Mac who he likes to villainize but quiety sticks his hand behind his back to take the money while you sit and lose your home all to further his agenda and politcal self interest and Hilary as well then you deserve what you get. Everyone has a stake in this and everyone yourself and myself included are to blame for the mess. Its truly not about one party or the other everyone needs to grow up and stop pointing fingers and take responsibility for the problems and stop the name calling. Did you happen to notice that I was able to post this without once referring to your candidate in a name calling babyish manner. Its called maturity, why don't you go out and get some.

Abby –

You are a phony pretending to be a Hillary supporter. You can fall for these loser if you want. This was a wise judgement from Hillary and Obama. Your are right it is the Country before politics and that's what she did. Thought about the people and not some gimmick the Repugs are trying to set up. Beside Hillary would have ate her alive and served her up for dog meat.

He is a real fighter not a pretender like that floozy ya'll are running after.

Can someone tell me what Palin got to say at this forum? She can see Russia from her backyard?
Please people this is not talks btw Hillary and her

Palin want to engage Russia, Clinton believe we need Russia as an ally, Hillary supports women right to choose paling opposes, Hillary supports Talks with Iran Palin wants to engage Iran.
This is not a forum of peac its a forum to promote war and hillary wont get herself dented like Bush did on Iraq

Smart decision on Sen Clintons part.

You know Hillary just came off of a tight race, where she could have been the winner, she needs her space.

Palin is benefiting from Hillary's effort, so she should thank Hillary for paving the way.

If it wasnt for Hillary, and if Palin was just thrown out there, nobody would have voted for McCain.

Go home Hillary, you lied in your campaign which your supporters seem to have forgotten all about, You are a witch and a lipstick pig. Pumas are a joke.

palin 2012

people another reason to vote Obama/Biden and only other Democrats this time .

Is Hillary scared of Sarah Palin? Seems like it to me!

How come the Best (worst) Political Team on Television are ALL REGISTERED DEMOCRATS? Why were ALL CNN Pundits covering the Republican Convention REGISTERED DEMOCRATS???????

Hey, CNN says, 19 seconds after I submitted a comment on this story …that my comment was a duplicate….."looks like" I've said this before. HUH? Are the cloistered monks who monitor CNN"s comments to insure that they "are deemed appropriate for posting" all chosen by Obama or what? Anyone else noticed this kind of crap going on?…go ahead, CNN…..your comment?
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GOOD JOB HILLARY,
Hillary is a TRUE woman and leader of this country, Palin is a cheap disgrace to women and the McCain camp wanted both together to try and get Hillary voters…well as a liberal first and Hillary supporter second..I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR PALIN.

Once again McCain is resorting to scum like behavior to win votes well its not going to work because Hillary is much to smart for a hockey mom!

Well done Sen. Cliton.

If Obama had chosen Hillary, McCain would not have chosen Sarah Palin. Palin is a tool. Sarah Palin's #1 purpose is to get Hillary-supporters to vote for McCain. Why else would McCain choose a running mate who was ALREADY under investigation? Sarah Palin was hoping to get a great photo standing next to Hillary Clinton (even if Hillary Clinton was frowning…hahah) to use in future commerical ads for McCain. Sarah, if you don't try harder to deceit, I'm sure McCain will send you back to Alaska.

please post

Thank GOD Hillary, Sarah might want to give you some advice about sex and/or abstinence ,to prevent pregnancy.

Hillary has already stated she's not going to be Obama's hit man against Palin….

Wonder why the Obama camp didn't inform her who was going to be on the slate? To force her into a Palin confrontation?

The disingenuity of the Obama camp is really starting to stink BADLY!

I commend Hillary Clinton for her actions. This group ought to be ashamed of their attempts for trying to put both women together. GOP needs to wake up and realize whats at stake, but they will never learn.

Palin is a bad joke.

Vincent September 17th, 2008 11:14 am ET

"Lovely Sarah Palin's hero:

It might be worth asking Governor Palin for a tally of the other favorites from her reading list."

Maybe we can get some more quotes from Rev Wright or Ayers.

HILLARY PREFERS THE NATURAL LOOK LIPSTICK THAT OBAMA WEARS EVERYDAY.

YES, OBAMA WEARS LIPSTICK. HE LOVES IT.

THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE HIM, LOOK AT THE CONTRAST BETWEEN HIS LIPS AND HIS CHEEKS.

HILLARY CANNOT MATCH PALIN's LIPSTICK !!!

Don't they know that you (Hillary) are too smart to be used like that. A child could have seen through that smoke screen. Way to Go!!! Awesome! Awareness!

Politics over country, typical Dumbocrats. Republicans really do put country first.

This sounds like the work of republicans; Trying to make Clinton and Palin seem more alike. When in reality the only thing they have in common is their gender. And even that comes into question on occasion…

Clinton did the right thing cancelling her appearance at the event. The republicans will no doubt rethink theirs of sending palin as well….how else will they explain her evasiveness of questions……she is scheuled to take questions from voters at atown hall meeting…pahleeze…her teleprompter will conveniently malfunction there too…ha!…which by the way was exposed as yet another lie!……so many lies and mistruths, fabrications etc by the republicans that i've lost count…and faith in the mccain/palin ticket!

WOW

Really TACKY attempt by the repubs to pull a fast one and get clinton and palin in the same room before Hillary knew what was happening to give the false impression to Hillary supporters that there was some kind of solidarity between the two and that they should maybe take to palin.

this is a low, cheap, tacky tactic even for rove & gang.

good thing Clinton is keen and saw what they were trying to pull in the knick of time!

Good Hillary, don't let them try and trick you into some type of "joint appearance" that'll lend to her credibility issues.

I am in agreement with Senator Hillary Clinton for notifying the event organizier(s) that she will not be attending. Sarah Palin, Joe Biden, Senator McCain or Senator Obama in attendance would make that event more political in nature than what it is intended to be. For sure it would be more of a campaign photo-op. The next issue if find to be disturbing is, why would the GOP allow Gov. Palin to attend such function where she can give a stump speech for media consumption but refuse to allow her to be freely question by the media on the relevant issues and to face the music in her own state ligislature bipartisan (8 republicans and 4 democrats committee) inquirey of her handling of the firing of the State Public Commissioner. I am saying first thing(s) first. Clean out the closet of your own house (State concerns) before you should try to clean up the community centre (National concerns), this will show credibilty.

Well… McCain and Palin are pulling out all the stops. I guess they still think that women won't notice that Clinton and Palin are not interchangable. What a bunch of idiots. Maybe if they pulled their heads out of their patoos they would actually realize that Clinton supporters didn't support her simply because she was a woman, but because she had a vision for America and just happened to be a woman…. By the way Clinton would make a great Secretary of State… Go Obama / Biden

Palin wanted to be seen with Clinton so that the McCain campaign could show them "together" and sway more women voters..plain and simple..they don't really care what Clinton has to say about the issue on hand..

I am very glad that Clinton didn't fall for it..she is very much aware of how the Republicans will try anything to win…

Palin needs to go to this by herself to PROVE that she knows something…which she doesn't.

It has nothing to do with "party over people"..it has to do with the fact that Hillary has some integrity and is smart enough to know a pliy when she sees one…she can address the rally SEPERATELY…after all she KNOWS what she is talking about!

This makes no sense to me.

The two woman were not going to be speaking at any time together. So is Obama planning on sending in someone else?

Linda, Salem, MA

Dave in Illinois is correct about Slick Willie and the democrats. It is actually you Doug who is not too bright! In November McCain /Palin will win by a landslide. – Nobama

Hillary appearing with Sarah would only validate Palin….Until Palin is willing to stop hiding behind McCain she will never prove worthy of being in the same league with Hillary….or my vote for that ticket!

I love you Hillary – Why Not Attend … Show your strength!!!

Thank you Hillary…this will help win the Jewish vote for McCain/Palin.

YOU GO HILLARY THOSE REPUKES ARE TRYING TO MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE THAT DUMB PIT BULL SHE WILL NEVER COME UP TO YOUR STANDARD YOU ARE TO SMART FOR HER

I applaud her move…way to go, Hillary!!!!

ZThe Republicans definitely wanted to use this as a publicity stunt in order to make it look like Palin reaches" across the aisle," aiding in her so-called "maverick" credentials. Hillary decided not to let herself be used as a pawn in their little game. Very smart. It may seem partisan and not politically expedient, but Hillary is all too familiar of their game and is staying a step in front of them.

If McCain wins, he can thank the racists. This will be his legacy, not his status as a war hero – that will be a mere footnote!

If he wants to go out with a BANG, than he certainly picked the right VP – cocked and loaded!

To: Dave from Illinois

Anyone making accusations about responsibility for 9/11 should remember on whose watch that attack occurred!

Caribou Barbie doesn't deserve the legitimacy that being on the same stage with somebody like Clinton would give her.

Can't wait for the moose hunter to debate Biden. It's going to be a mess for Slapshot Palin!

It would be great for Hillary and Sarah to be on the same stage. It would prove that some of us are Americans first, and reps/dems
second. Iran's threat to our nation will be in the same spotlight with
them, and so bring on the spotlight, Sarah is very photogenic.

No thanks.Palin is a bridge to nowhere but liar's land. Americans better wake up.I'd rather believe a presidential candidate who hasn't been so much part of washington to bring real change washington than someone who has been in washington for 30 plus years & voted for over 90% of Bush's ideas that has led to this economic mess & increased outside hatred for America. Instead of disagreeing with George Bush about the invading Iraq and wasting our money there which had nothing to do with Bin Laden & the Sept 11th attack on us,being an experienced army officer,he should have been the first in congress on insisting we go after Bin Laden in Afghanistan/Pakistan border. Today he says he's a maverick,stealing Obama's slogan for change in Washington as his banner. How can someone with similar ideas /decision making as his predecessor,change a system.George Bush,a republican governor, used the same rap during both presidential campaigns:'I'll bring change to washington'. Remember? what a great change we have now. & still a great number in this country want to drown us all in this economic misery by supporting another 4years of the republican way. Making 12 years of confusion and increased poverty at the end of it all.Is it just that it's their ego & pride to make sure their party wins even if it means we all suffer together? Goodness!

Palin = Jews for Jesus.

I don't think I need to say more.

sarah Palin is not equipped enough to speak at any political affair. She proved how inept she was last week in her interview with Charlie Gibson. Hillary has better things to do with her time than sit a listen to a woman lauding her experience on foreign affairs by telling people she can "see Russia from my front door"! Hillarys job now is to see that Obama beats McBush. That's what'simportant……not a simpering Sarah Palin pretending to care about anyone other than herself.

stunts like this is exactly why Hillary will never be Pres.,no leadership

The only things these two women have in common is that first, they are women, and second they both are strong. But Hillary is educated and experienced in matters of foreign policy where Sarah Palin is not. She even admitted that she had not kept up on foreign affairs as mayor or governor. I can't imagine that her views at this event could be all that important.

"Governor Palin believes . . .". Give me a break. Governor Palin believes what she is told to believe. Why do you think she is being isolated from the press? Why is she not going to cooperate with a subpoena from her own state legislature?

Governor Palin represents the American woman? Good one. How many American women shoot wolves from a helicopter? How many American women can dress a caribou? How many American women are pro-life but don't support the environment? How many American women do not support the protection of endangered species?

Palin and former tricky Dicky have lots in common. Hillary is much younger in mind than Palin.

That is hilarious!! McCain camp will not verify whether or not fanatic Palin will be attending, but is criticizing Clinton for not attending.

Sure, let's have crazy semiautomatic gun toting, religious fanatic Palin at a Stop Iran Now Rally. Better yet, lets send her home on her broom.

There are two things Pain has to say: "Thanks but no thanks" and "if we wanted a bridge we would have build it ourselves." I swear this woman leaves a bad taste in my mouth. What were the Republicans thinking with this pick? Let me guess…."Women will just love her!?!"

Have you noticed how Palin and McCain are always trying to jump on the Democrats' coat tails?

First with the "he won't do town hall meetings with me" and now this–GET YOUR OWN DARN CROWDS!!!! Oops, I guess you wouldn't be able to fudge the numbers on this one, would you, McCain??

Since Hillary is not going to the protest maybe turncoat Lynn Forester de Rothschild will.

Thank you Hillary for standing up to these liars.

ON THE CONTRARY , HILLARY DOES NOT WANT TO DETRACT OR DISTRACT FROM THE POPULAR SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN . APPEARING ON THE SAME STAGE WITH MCCAIN PALIN WOULD SEEM TO SOME DEMOCRATS AS ENDORSEMENT OF MCCAIN.

Great! Hillary Clinton is far too smart, intelligent, and experienced to fall for such a trick as this. You know, when you take the low road in life, lie, cheat, steal, and discredit anyone for the sake of an office or position, that's bad. More importantly, when you refuse to provide transparency in responding to obvious questions concerning past, present, and future issues, then who is to blame? There's a whole lot that is hidden in this package. For any other candidate, it would be required.

Stay away from all of that Hillary. You have earned your experience, credentials, and great past accomplishments without taking that low road. Remember, you have never followed everyone else,,,,,,you actually set the mold for establishing new roads.

We need parties to work together for us. Dems and Republicans sticking knives into each other gets us nowhere as a nation. To those saying, "Good move, Hillary", does her absence mean anything more than the fact that she endorsed Obama and would hurt his campaign if she were to attend? Ehhh, not really. I doubt HIllary decided to abstain because she thought she was better than Palin. We wouldn't want to label her elitist, would we?

Good for Hillary,

She's too matured to be tangled up in a web of lipsticks for pigs or lipsticks for pitbulls.

The GOP machine attempted to ambush Senator Clinton to appear shoulder to shoulder with waning Palin, but Hillary knew just in time to avoid the ambush. We are on to your tricks this time around.

No way, no how, no McCain- Palin.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

To all you McSame supporters, I don't know if you've noticed but Iran isn't doing a thing to us. Yes, they have some bad ideas however I think at the moment, we should be worrying about our OWN country at the moment and all of the problems going on here. You repubs are so quick to start a pre-emptive war with another country for no reason other than because you THINK they are going to do something. Look how well that worked in Iraq. How about OUR economy, OUR health care issues, OUR social social security. If you want to be patriotic and "Country First" then worry about OUR country, not someone elses. And this coming from a 1/2 JEW! Obama/Biden '08/'12!

Israel's the Problem – I AGREE WITH YOU 200%!

Thank you for saying what so many have been afraid to say!!

Sarah is just the "Man of the Moment" (I'd say woman but then her supporters would just whine that I'm being sexist)

Everybody likes a show; and Palin sure is entertaining– but that's it.

She's a flash-in-the-pan celebrity… All Show, No Go!

18 MILLION PEOPLE VOTED FOR OBAMA to lead the country.

NOT based on his experience but based on his VISION

Sarah won't even meet with reporters on her plane…forget about even having a vision!

Wow Hillary I supported you but this isn't being very bi-partisan. Aren't you the one who wanted to reach across the isle well here is your chance.

CCPony: Look at the post from "ENE M DIAZ" and then tell me that Republicans are the smart ones.

If women vote for Palin they don't deserve the reproductive rights they'll be losing. And if men vote for Palin, they deserve the lifetime of child support payments they'll be making.

Could be the Democrats were too dumb to nominate Hillary as the
nominee, I feel she is proud that the woman factor "strong woman"
Palin is showing, she does not want to diminish that, also that is she, Hillary,
knows how capable she is in being President or Vice President.

LOL

Good move Mrs Clinton.

This isn't about Hillary in the Limelight people! Well, Hillary and her supporters do. If politicians from BOTH parties attend then by defenition it is Bipartisan but then again, dems wouldn't know much about that. I thought Hillary was supposed to "reach across aisles"???? She's afraid.

way to go hillary…

People, this action just hurts the Democrats. It's a win/win for Hillary. She doesn't have to share the limelight and it hurts Obama.

How much do you want to bet Obama says something like "I regret that Senator Clinton decided not to participate in the rally".

I think it was a savvy move on Hillary's part. Everyone knows the GOP is chomping at the bit to get some new distraction going so that Americans can divert their attention away from the failed laissez faire economics that the Republicans have promoted and the nagging Troopergate issue. Too bad we got their number. Sorry no dice, Sarah come lately.

Hillary is too good to be on the same stage as that Liar, unfit Parant Palin!

Hillary 2016! Promise!

Sarah palin believes that her role as an 'end of times' believing Pentacostal , is to use whatever powers she can accumulate to speed up the end of times.

There is lots of very interesting reading about this wide spread belief, which explains the fervor with witch many of the religious right are supporting Palin in spite of knowing she is unqualified for the role and eagerly tells lie after lie to the voters. These are the same people who would stop at nothing to get George W. Bush into he White House. They thought they understood him to be "one of us" because of the code words he used throughout his campaign to get their votes.

It is a frightening philosophy to those of us who want our families and children to be able to live out their natural lives.

Hillary is too smart for the clueless republicans looking to pull a PR stunt.

LOL @ CCPony

Hillary is afraid to be upstaged, plain and simple.

This will do nothing but help the Republicans, as the Jewish voters who are already mostly Democrats – and suspicious of Obama – will have one more reason to vote for McCain.

For a bunch of people that used to understand politics, the Democrats sure are working hard to lose this election.

Hillary and the Dems are missing a chance to be bi-partisan on an important issue. Dropping the ball once again.

Hillary Is Too Smart For Your Republican Tricks! You Just Want To Give Palin Some Kind Of Lift By Having Them Appear On The Same Stage! Ha Ha Ha! Palin Is Lame!

Watch those Republicans they still have something up there sleeve involving Sarah Palin…… I do not trust her as far as I could throw her.

Hillary is the lady we all believe her to be, she will not dignify Palin by being in the same company with her.

For some of you who said bad things about Hillary, let's talk straight about Palin…. she has so much to hide in Alaska!

"Governor Palin believes that the danger of a nuclear Iran is greater than party or politics,”

Palin even knows Iran exists? Can she see Iran from Alaska too?

People please. All jokes aside, given Palin's track record…why would she even go? Unless its a well prepared speech, she isn't going to say anything. The only reason the Republicans are even bothering sending Palin to this event is to 'beef' up her tissue thin foreign policy resume. What a joke. Let's cram it all in before the debate on foreign policy October 2nd.
Oh but wait…if they send Palin to this event then the big snoozer McCain has to stop campaigning because he cant do it without her. What a big, humongous waste of time and money from the public campaign funding they gave to him. Another day wasted. Why even bother.
McCain and Palin could start fighting behind the podium at a rally and all the republicans are going to say is… "Awww see how well they are going to reform. They are willing to go up against their own running mate to change Wa(r)shington." Such utter BS.

Abbey–You truly don't get it…you are very sad..going with the McCain/Palin Ticket huh?…good luck with that. lol

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

You all can say what you want . All I know is this woman Palin can't compare to Hillary. The Rebulican will stoop to any level even letting this country fall apart just to nominate this woman knowing she is not qualified to lead this country. Democrates this time we must fight for what is Right. All I know is that Palin has brought confusion to this process and WHO IS THE AUTHOR OF CONFUSION!

HILARY KNOWS WHEN TO SHUT HER MOUTH . FOR IN THE BACK OF HER MIND . SHE KNOWS ALL THE LIES THE FLIP FLOPPERS HAVE PUT OUT THERE . SHE WAS NOT GOING TO BE THERE SPONGE TO GO THERE AND BLOTT ALL THERE LIES OUT.

SOME SAY FAST ONES , LISTEN TO YOUR OWN ECHO , DC'S * HOLLYWOOD STAGE AND SOUND . GIVE BABY GIVE A LITTLE MORE AN WE CAN BUY THIS ELECTION . THE DC'S ARE TRYING TO SAY , WE WILL GIVE YOU X NUMBER OF DOLLARS , VOTE FOR US. THINK I AM WRONG . WELL WHAT IS IT WHEN THEY PROMISE YOU , WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY ANY TAX IF YOU DON'T MAKE $30,000 AN WE WILLL GIVE YOU $2,000.00 BONUS.
TO ME THAT IS TRYING TO BUY VOTES . RIGHT ( NOT WRIGHT , OR REZKO )

Hillary is too smart for the clueless republicans looking to pull a PR stunt.

Lovely Sarah Palin's hero:

"Fascist writer Westbrook Pegler, an avowed racist who Sarah Palin approvingly quoted in her acceptance speech for the moral superiority of small town values, expressed his fervent hope about my father, Robert F. Kennedy, as he contemplated his own run for the presidency in 1965, that "some white patriot of the Southern tier will spatter his spoonful of brains in public premises before the snow flies."

It might be worth asking Governor Palin for a tally of the other favorites from her reading list."

Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Wow Sarah, I like your choice of hero's

If I were Hillary, I wouldn't want to stand next to that bueaty queen either.., she makes her look old. And I'm sure Tina Fey's husband(girlfriend??) wouldn't mind if she kept that Palin make up on, especially in bed.

Ohhhhhhh boy, Wow! "Suck it!!" as the progressives say..

I really enjoy reading comments like all of these every day…for comic relief. Thanks, gang.

CNN fails to mention that the Jewish leaders who supported the event are not happy Clinton bailed. One said, “Jews traditionally vote Democratic, and if a major Democratic leader does not join in the fight against Iran, where are those voters going to go?” he asked. “It’s problematic from the very point of view that says you have a national poltical leader who fundamentally is choosing not to stand up against Ahmadenijad."

Interesting, though no doubt Clinton new this would be their reaction. Of course, no one wants McCain/Palin to win more than the Clintons.

Sorry McPalin. No free ride on Hillary’s back. You have no status and standing to even kiss Hillary’s shoes, less to stand side by side with her on the same stage. Go back to Alaska to kill wolves and pray for the end of the world. Those you can do just right.

Non issue, non story, period.

Hilary has always done her part to make the world a better place. This appearance would have been FOOD FOR THE FIRE!!!!!!

Oh that's original, Illinois Dave…still blaming Clinton. Haven't you figured out a way yet to blame him for Wall Street?

Good for Hillary. Why should she help lend credibility to the Palin Farce?

As for Rothschild switching from Clinton to McCain (they've closed comments there…sorry)——Why should anybody be surprised that one of the OH, SO VERY RICH would vote McCain? It is in her best interest after all. And the fact that the elitist of the elites should refer to Obama as elitist shouldn't even be a surprise anymore.

Personally, if I were still undecided at this point, her announcement would have been the deciding factor for me. Why would I go the way she's going. There's so obviously nothing in it for me. McCain is good for the Rich (the true elitists.) He'll let them keep a few more of their precious dollars. Obama/Biden are better for the rest of us. They'll let US keep a few more of the dollars we work harder than ever for.

THe rethuglicans tried to pull a fast one, fortunately the Clinton camp caught it. I guess all questions about what Hillary thinks of Palin are answered now.

Go on, girl! Let Palin speak by herself….and step in it…again.

Hillary took the right road in not making this a political event. Palin and her Republican handlees are taking what should be a legitimate protest and they are turning it into a political event. Shame on them!

Okay? So the only people sad about this are the journalists? That's what I got from the article.

Holding back their hand so that Clinton could act first. Now Clinton isn't coming and they're like HA! This whole situation is just stupid. Let's talk about taxation.

ONE NATION

Yes, yes, yes. Praise Hillary, and vote Obama? Conflicted much?

PALIN CAN'T EVEN CARRY HILLARY'S PURSE. IT IS FUNNY TO SEE HOW REPUBS WILL TRY TO PROP PALIN UP AS THEIR STRONG FEMALE LEADER. I'M AN INDEPENDENT AND I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA BUT THE REPUBS HAD WOMEN LIKE OLYMPIA SNOW, KAY BAILEYHUTCHINSON, ELIZABETH DOLE AND OTHERS WHO HAVE NOT ONLY EARNED THEIR PLACE BUT THEY HAVE ALSO PROVEN THEIR LEADERSHIP AND NUMEROUS QUALITIES. PALIN IS A JOKE AND IT IS SAD TO SEE HER USED BY MCCAIN & REPUBS FOR POLITICAL REASONS AND SHE IS TOO BLIND BY HER OWN AMBITION TO SEE THAT.

ENE M DIAZ
what is it with you and just same statement in all the blogs. You, mcshame and para sailin are just same same cards same lies at every stop.Its time for change. You can tell smart people by the judgement and quality of reasoning. unlike GOP leaders "shoot first and them aim" Hillary will always have my admiration and respect.
Lets factcheck here Obama propse talking to Iran and Syria in the last 2 yrs right now Isreal is talking to Syria even if Bush/McCain/Palin dont see the need. Bush started and see that he his doing what Obama proposes stop beacuse he would look favouring Obama…which of these peopl are puting country first before politics?

Sarah Palin acts like a spoiled teenager and why in the world McCain picked her for the vice presidency is beyond me.
I am scared that If McCain is elected and as old and with his cancer problems, she will become president and I cannot imagine her as president. Who would be happy with her as president.

She is bubby, pretty, and can read a prepared speech excellent, but as president she has to make decisions that affect the economy, the leaders of the world and the every day average American. I do not want that to happen. She is not as quailifid to be president as Gary Coleman..

CCPony. Typical Republican. Chastise a Democrat for doing what you do.

"Reknowned." Really? Must be that private school wasn't worth the price Daddy paid. That a keen enough insight?

Is McCain trying to maybe get Hillary and scary Palin to be BFF. oh hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess Hillary has avoided a pointed debate on national security issues.

Guess she's afraid of the heat.

TLF – are you some kind of moron? Palin is running for VP.

Way to go Hillary:)!!!

Palin has no business being there other than her now being the VP candidate. Up until she was selected, she did not even know what the VP did, and I seriously doubt her credentials on Iran even being good enough to speak at this event.

Hillary should have spoken just to show American how inexperienced Palin is on foreign affairs, though I'm sure she will read a great speech written by another Bush/McCain crony.

Makes Democrats look bad…will definitely be losing Jewish vote.

I am so sick of these McPalin supports.. You guys make me sick thinking that what comes out of their mouths is the truth. WAKE UP POEPLE. When this country is the punchline to every world leaders jokes and we are spending 7.35 (See North Carlione) for gas and you guys want to elect someone who just trying to make pockets fatter for these lobbist… I'm gonna move to Canda atleast they can see past race and have social reform for health care. Did i forget to mention that Hilary is way too smart to fall for such a stunt. Lets be for real…… She doesn't want McPalin in office because it could be the next 8 year of the same old same old

Vote for you childern not because of you social issues

Obama '08 – The candidate without a lobbist in his campaign

It never ceases to amaze me the lack of intelligence that makes up the republican base.

Clinton is caught between a rock and a hard place. It is new York and she needs Jewish support and it was the right thing to do. I am sure that the Obama camp and the DNC pulled the strings on her refusal. She is killing herself politically backing this fool called Obama and the DNC. I used to have a lot of respect for her and would have voted for her in the General but after the cowtieing she has done for the Obama camp and the democrat leadership I have very little respect for her in her support for my daughters. I guess the press and Obama campagin and the democrat leadership is starting the same game plan again.If you did not vote for Obama in the primary you was labeled as a uneducated gun toting religous white racist and that women who voted for Clinton were called uneducated. The new label that the press is putting on white females who now are thinking about voting for Palin are called white trash. I think I will vote for the old white man.

Good for you Hillary!! I guess Hillary was not about to fall into the Republican trap.

You know Palin goes no where without careful stage crafting, prepared scripting, talking points, and above all….capture the moment in a PICTURE. Nice try!

Now, if Palin wants to show up without the republican shield and actually answer questions…………hmmm……..never mind, won't happen.

She is suppose to answer voters questions at the next rally….watch, I bet the "voters" have been "placed" carefully in the rally and the questions will be prepared ahead of time.!! Wow, what an impressive woman…NOT!!

This cannot suprise anyone that the liberal Democrats are so hate filled and narrow minded that even issues that they believe in take second place to their political agenda. Yes, this is the party that wants me to believe they will reach across the aisle to improve this country. What a bunch of flaming hypocrites. Even though you can't trust either Clinton to do anything that doesn't help them in some way, I would have thought she would act as a Senator of the US versus a political candidate. Too bad for us.

I just read an article that pretty much states that Palin will not answer any questions at all regarding Troopergate.

Transparent it is not.

She is not allowed to speak for herself, yet she can speak "freely" on other specifics?

What are we hiding from Palin?

"GOOD!!! that will teach the republicans that they are not the only "SLY FOX" in the woods.

The Clintons helped invent the game, and McCain/Plain have not a clue on how to "PLAY"!!!!!!!!"

Glad to see that the Democrats think that wiping out an entire culture and populus of people is part of "playing" the game. For a party that likes to pretend they care about the people…ALL people you have a funny way of showing it. This rally had a specific purpose not politically linked to EITHER party or had you democrats not gotten that because it wasn't an event you could showboat. Partisan politcs belongs to the democrats not the other way around

Feeling a bit like a used condom Sarah? Try as you may, you cannot hold a candle to HRC.

Go, Hillary and show her just what a real pair of ovaries can do!

Discussing Iran should not involve tit-for-tat politics.

Thank you, Hillary, for your common sense.

Hillary would be dwarfed by Palin in NY. Ratehr than be seen as second-fiddle, Hillary will pop here head up somewhere else. America is waking up, and it sure as heck doesn't want Hillary to be the first view of the morning !

Paula in Illinois:

In the case of Mccain and Palin it is because McCain and his camp are asking the Amercian people to get to know and understand his VP pick (Palin) well enough to vote for her as VP in 8 weeks. Nothing to do with their conservative views as many people have both liberal and conservative views depending on the specific issue, and everything to do with McCain's poor judgement, outright lies against Obama and the fact that there is no way anyone can know Palin well enough in 8 weeks to have the confidence to vote for her as past of McCain's ticket.

Oh, dumb move. It is only going to hurt Obama with the Jewish vote. Clinton wants to be a world leader, but is afraid to meet with the Governor of Alaska?

Hillary is one smart lady. She knows not to align herself with the fear politics and manipulations of the rebuplican party.

Good for her, I have new found respect for her!!!

Good Job Hilary! Republican don't care about anything except how to get to the white house. They had a ready made ad on the way and they were waiting for the picture "Hilary & Palin"

Way to go Hillary. Gov. Palin doesn't deserve to be on the same stage. It's like a high school athlete playing in the pros. Stick to Alaska rookie.

OBAMA 08!1

Hillary you are Awesome!!! United We Stand!

Obama / Biden 08

"Haha, oh snap"
"… because the republican got something up on there sleeve"
"HILARY, YOU GO GIRL"
"… you dont want to be seen with the liers amyways"

Thank you, Democrats, for your keen insights. Your grasp of the English language is quite impressive – obviously, the result of our reknowned public education system.

CCPony…….you spelled renowned wrong

Why are we not talking about this? Andrew K. McCain, a son of Republican presidential nominee John McCain, sat on the boards of Silver State Bank and of its parent, Silver State Bancorp, starting in February but resigned in July citing "personal reasons," corporate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission show. Andrew McCain also was a member of the bank's audit committee, responsible for oversight of the company's accounting.

The younger McCain, who is the chief financial officer of Hensley & Co., the beer distributorship of which Cindy McCain is chairwoman, is the Arizona senator's adopted son from his first marriage.

Andrew McCain's position on the Silver State board and departure were first reported Friday by The Wall Street Journal online.

"But the curtain came down on the comedy sketch-turned-reality before the duo ever hit the stage: Clinton officials soon said they had not been told Palin would be on hand — and that her presence, which made the event a political one, would mean the absence of the New York senator."

Wouldn't Hillary's presence also make the even a political one?

Palin doesn't know the first thing about Iran except what talking points McCain's aides feed her to say!

Good for Hillary.

This is why we love you Hillary…you are a smart woman, not "fluff." Republicans can spin it any way they want, but this was a ploy and she saw right through it.

McCain is delusional if he believes Palin is like Hillary and people will vote for Palin beacuse of Hillary. How clueless and out of touch is this old man.

Is Clinton running scared….it would appear so…..can't Hillary face the next Vice President of the United States

Could Palin even find Iran on a map?? Give me a break, all it is, is a politican stunt on behalf of the McCain campaign- they were saying already in the beginning of the week that they would be sending Palin to this UN Council rally to "boost up her resume"…. YEA RIGHT- a little late no? Why dont they do a countdown clock to when Palin goes to Iraq like they did to Obama… such double standards…no one can honestly justify her position of this ticket!! They say oh her executive experience- which is currently under investigation in her state?
A true Republican at her best!
I could see Iran's President being really put in his place by the hockey mom herself. I wish she wasn't going so Hillary- a respected member of government could have gone, but I completely respect Hillary's decision to pull out- she does not want to be a part of a politican stunt that the McCain camp is trying to throw together…I don't blame her one bit!! Turning a serious matter of Iran to a mockery and politican stunt- shame on you John McCain!! That is not the place to try to "make it appear" as if Palin has a stance or clue on any of these important and serious matters!!!!!!!!!

"Thank you, Democrats, for your keen insights. Your grasp of the English language is quite impressive – obviously, the result of our *reknowned* public education system." (quote of CCPony)

IRONY!

This is strictly politics. McCain campaign knows that Hilary puts country first. Don't use those cheap propagandas that make sense to no-one. No Way, No How, No McCain, No Palin.Period.

Good move by Hillary. It would be an insult to be included in the group with McPalin, who probably couldn't keep a civil tongue in her mouth anyway. Oh, and what does McPalin know about Iran? Can she see that from an island in Alaska, too?

What is Hillary afraid of? Perhaps she can't handle not being the alpha female in the room. The true colors of this phony are showing once again. If this is an example of how she is "supporting" Obama, then she should go back to work in the Senate right now.

If Hillary can't handle being with Palin, how can she ever handle the Presidency? Obama must be breathing a sigh of relief that he didn't choose her for VP.

I am disgussed by the fact that Hillary would stoop low enough to campaign for Obama just to pay her political debt off….both her and Bill do NOT like Obama, she will do anything to keep in the good light of her party in case of a potential 2012 run. I would have voted for her had she received the nomination. Now the entire antics of the democrats make me sick. Yes the republicans are stooping to the lows of the democrats, one has to in politics. NOBAMA…..

It is so very ludicrous that Sarah is being lauded as having any true brains!

Sarah said "this" and Sarah said "that."

Sarah believes "this" and Sarah believes "that."

I still don't give a fig what she thinks, if she does.

American politicians from both parties should say "NO" to Israel. It's constantly agitating to get America to attack Iran. It's constantly trying to keep U.S. troops stuck in places like Iraq. Say "no" to Israel.

Overhaul, Overhaul, Overhaul!! McCain/Plane what you're really saying is that you want to get rid of the old cronies so that you can start with a clean slate and establish your own cronies. That's what Plane did in Alaska which is why she has an 80% approval rating.

Pumas,

Please, please take this with Hillary home with you. McCain does not need you to win.

Palin 2012

Ideology over issues…, it's what progressives call change.

Hillary is not even relevant any more. Her continued exposure will only help the GOP.

I can understand Hillary not attending. If it were after the election that would be different. I supported Hillary but will not support Obama.

The Presidency is not about Hillary and Sarah – it is about Obama and McCain. My vote goes to McCain/Palin.

Too bad…Palin has been trying too hard to use Hillary to get votes. (Anyway, that is the main reason why she was picked by McCain for his VP.) Hillary is a very intelligent woman that she would not fall for the McCain/Palin agenda. Just a reminder Palin…you are not even an inch comparable to Hillary!!!!! Go back to Alaska…your children and your special-need baby need a mother!!! Oh, I remember…you have "nannies," right???

Hillary you should be on the ballot in November. I live in a swing state and am still on the fence as to whether I should write-in your name or vote for the Democratic nominee (selected by caucus-goers and superdelegates).

Hillary is the best and we have short-changed our country by not having her on the ballot in Nov.

Hilliary had her shorts skortched by Palin because she lost her chances to be the first women VP or Pres. and she can't stand it. Hitlary will show up only when the spotlight is all about her. This shows what her agenda was to begin with. Forget the seriousness of the mess the country is in, I'll take my toys and go home, I am not playing with Palin. She knows that Palin is a real woman that can make a difference and not a woman wanna be like her. I am glad that she didn't show up. If she would just do that more often. Maybe it's time for Hillary to learn how to "just bake cookies" like all the other stay at home, moronic little housewives as she has viewed them previously. GO PALIN!!!!!

"Clinton officials soon said they had not been told Palin would be on hand…"

Curious if Palin knew Clinton would be on hand…Sure would make Palin look good. Talk about about a photo op for the GOP courting Hillary supporters. (They say they don't need Hillary voters anymore, but the tight polls, with "undecideds" deciding the race say otherwise.)

"Politics before people" – yes, the GOP knows about that, hence the choice of Palin for VP, to run with John "I'll do anything to win" McCain. But I digress. Go Hillary.

GO PALIN!!!! I don't see what the big deal is with Hillary. Obama and John McCain can stand side by side…but I guess Hillary is not as open-minded. Palin is awesome…she's seems like the most real of people you could find in a politician that relates to the American people and she's accomplished so much more…Good for Palin!!!

JOHN MCCAIN / PALIN '08!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY

Man, the Spin Cycle is really on high today…

And whose smarter than a fifth grader? Hillary will not be used by the Rep Party her values far exceeds them. Palin/McCain is a joke and if Americans can not see this ticket is a disaster then anyone who vote for them are blind.

Abby September 17th, 2008 10:55 am ET

What a SHAME!!!!! As a Hillary DEM – now VOTING for McCain -
too bad these TWO strong WOMEN leaders cannot seem to meet for a good cause.
This is NOT good for the DEMS – obama has already caused problems with the Jewish voters – this will be very bad for him.
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Your ticket is a SHAME and a SHAM. Go Hillary, she cares about the people of this nation unlike your neocon ticket!

Very smart move Hillary.
Thanks republicans for leaving us such a mess. It makes me sick.

Why can McCain and Obama being together at Ground Zero last week and not have it be a "political" event?? Hillary can't be gracious and stand next to someone without it getting "political"? Hillary backed out because she does not want to be overshadowed by Palin and not get 100% of the spot-light! Hillary is the past of american politics, Palin is the future.

Yes, I would definitely give my precious VOTE to Sarah Palin. If any woman can stand a closer chance to become this country's first woman President, it is her (now as Hillary will not be) who could, given an Act of God for McCain at age of seventy plus. Why not I wonder! Blame the news media, and blame her ex=brother in law who is giving her such a terrible time. The guy has hardly been a father himself pushing his own kids to bibi gunshots, and like. I do not care even if there was something ethically wrong in having tried to get him fired. The guy simply is a loser and why should the people of USA be losers for such lousy ordeal. Sarah and McCain are NOW my candidate and not Obama who has pictures taken with William Ayer, and the terrorist gang leaders. Obama is simply not "THE ONE" we want to lead this country. He can rule Europe or Asia or those Moslem Countries he came from, but not the Grand Old USA. Bye

Way to go Hillary, I give the Mccain Palin ticket one more week and the novelty will be completely worn off and voters will start concentrating on the real issues at hand.

Israel is the new Germany.They want to take over the world.

I am a Hillary supporter and I have heeded what she said and did as a true Dem I will back Mr. Obama and get this nation back on its feet. John McCain is running scared and trying ever ploy to try to say Hillary is in his camp. No McCain No Palin No Way.

Obama/Biden 08

Hillary you are the best.

nonsense Sarah you are not Clinton you are not going to decide who goes and who doesnt go. if you want to go go on yr own loser.

I am so sick of kissing up to Hillary supporters, well that ends now. We don't need you to win this election. Go home and take your pig with lipstick Hillary, with you.

Palin 2012.

Good for you Hillary.

Good One Hillary. That moose hunter does not deserve anytime in the limelight.

Palin has no business even being at that event! It is obviously her "celebrity" that has elevated her to the status of appearing at this event. I can't wait to hear her "informed" "opinion" on Iran. What a joke.

Bumblebe, I think you need to research who is putting politics first!
McPalin – Putting party, corporations,special interests, politics and pretty much everything else, before country.

Clinton is proving that we still can not trust her (nor her husband), nor her party.

McCain /Palin 2008 / 2012

Senator Clinton is a smart woman and knows what they Republicans are up to and will do the right thing unlike Palin.

palin not fit to be in the same room with Hillary

I guess it shows the truth about Clinton, she doesn't care about a cause that is good for the people, just what is good for her. Some things are bigger than political party ties. Like if Iran gets a nuclear weapon only Republicans would be in danger and Democrats would be safe. Grow up Hillary, put your ego to the side for one day in your life.

I don't blame Hillary one bit for canceling her appearance. Adding Palin to this intellectual forum is a joke and Hillary sees right through it.

To Dave from Illinois, 9/11 happened under BUSH'S watch. Democrats agree that empowering Iran with Nuclear weapons is a BAD idea. Clearly you are a righty and need to blame everything on the left.

Oh . . . you say Obama has "problems with the Jewish voters"?

How about non-Jewish voters? A lot of us have problems with ISRAEL. Call a spade a spade – trillions of U.S. dollars have been lost, due to unwise military engagements in the middle east and damage to the U.S. economy related to 9-11. And the ultimate cause of antagonism between the United States and the Arab world is Israel's confiscation of Palestinian land. 41 years after the 6 Day War, Israel has still failed to give back the land it took and repatriate 1.3 refugees from squalid refugee camps.

Israel clamors for the U.S. to bomb Iran. The proper response of American politicians isn't to respectfully attend events like this one. Instead, the proper response is to tell Israel "NO."

Sarah Palin is an imposter, and she is a threat to our national security.

I can't believe that they can get a turn out with Palin there…..
McCain/Palin pulled some pretty dirty stuff in Michigan with the Jewish voters and they saw through it, they needed Hillary there to get support. Way to go Hillary, take the stage with your "peers" as your hard work and intelligence has earned you. I would be sickened to ever see you in the same room with Palin. Your head and shoulders above.

Hillary is a very smart lady and I hope when BO losses the election and she can sit back , SMILE and come back in 2012!!! I am a die heart Dem who will vote for McCain!!!!

This is a serious mistake from the Obama camp. The message of unity is much more important than party politics. Amadinajad has called for the destruction of Israel our closest friend and ally in the middle east. Hillary should do what is right for the US and Israel and attend this rally.

My, my, isn't that interesting. I guess Hillary is above supporting a common cause that would show she is able to put politics aside for the common good. And she wants to run in 2012? Guess what Hillary????????

WHY THE OBAMA team still is askin Hillary to stump for him is beyond me….HES the nominee now….its HIS JOB now to unite the party….he cant even do that!!!!!!!!!!

What was the name of the crazy organization that thought they could put both Clinton and Palin at an event together without informing them first?

Typical Dems response. Never thinking clearly. Always emotionally driven reactions. Let's think about what this rally is about. Who cares about the Palin factor. Hillary is making a mistake not showing support at this gathering.

Pumas,

Go home, seriously. We don't need you to win this election. God I can't stand Hillary or her supporters. Hillary is a pig witch in lipstick. Palin is the true american woman.

Palin 2012.

Hillary, you are very smart.
don't let them steal what you have being working for all your life.

The Republicans would DIE for a photo of Clinton and Palin on the same stage. In fact I'm surprised they haven't kidnapped Clinton and forced her in front of a camera alongside Caribou Barbie for a photo op.

Or they could just Photoshop an image with both of them together. Based on some of the things the GOP has done this season, I wouldn't put it past them for one second.

I don't even *LIKE* Hillary, and I think she's doing the right thing, and is way smarter than Palin.

At least she isn't interested in being part of the McLiar Spin Machine. Wouldn't trust the Repubs any farther than I could throw them.

AND I am a registered Republican!

OBAMA | BIDEN 08!

If you truly supported the POLICIES and VALUES of Hillary, it defies all logic that you can now support the POLICIES and VALUES of Mccain.

What is more logical is that all these pumas…aka hillary dems now voting for Mccain…are paid operatives. The more you scream for attention, the more obvious it becomes.

PUMA = paid undercover mccain agitators

Have a nice day.

Do you feel a little insecure>

No, George Bush and his father created 9/11.

Thanks.

WOW! Its amazing what the republican party will do. How about they letting the "Pitbull with Lipstick" off her leash so she can expose herself for what she is. Go Obama/Biden!!!!!

Poor Ellie Wiesel.

Please help me understand why a rally against the appearance of the Iranian leader and to stand with the Jewish people, is a Republican attempt to make it look as though Hillary is for Gov. Palin. At this point I am an undecided voter and things like this continue to keep me undecided. Is our whole system soooo dark and corrupted that this entire rally, the invitation to both women, and everything surrounding this event is a ploy and orchestrated by the Republicans?

I am a small town girl trying desperately to understand why all of this antagonism exists.? Why being a liberal or a conservative is reason to like or dislike somebody as a person.?

The McCain-Palin campaign has not yet said whether Palin herself will still be attending the event, but released a statement criticizing Clinton’s withdrawal. "Governor Palin believes that the danger of a nuclear Iran is greater than party or politics,” said spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. “She hopes that all parties can rally together in opposition to this grave threat."

And that is why she is not going, STOP IRAN is the focus of this event, and it should not have any other reasons, So go and talk Ms. Palin, Hillary is a big girl, so other big girls needs to stop crying.

Exactly, everything is politics.

The GOP needs HRC so that they can manufacture more lies.

The DNC does not need Palin except for sound bites that they will get anyway, whenever that fool opens her mouth.

The cause? Don't worry, HRC is a statesmen, if she supports it she will be there for them, she always has.

While I've always supported Obama, I know that HRC has dignity and brains, and in no way should she ever have to lower herself to appear with that she, who all of a sudden believes in the Jewish cause and foreign policy? Please – that poser knows nothing of either subject.

Peace.

Palin can't stand on the same stage as Hillary Clinton. Even Republicans know that. She might want to be careful b/c if she angers Clinton, she will get a fight that she doesn't want. A pit bull with lipstick against a LION.

Hillary needs to publically say what we all know she's thinking, even though SNL already said it for her.

Dear Dave from Ill.
Bill Clinton did I repeat Did inform tne Bush about the upcoming danger. Luck this was aRepuls effort which Hillary saw through sorry to take away a talking point. Palin is not above the law she should talk with the poeple on her state

PEOPLE WANT TO SEE BOTH (PALIN & H. CLINTON ) OF YOU – ONE STAGE. GIRL& BOY LIKE LIKE BOTH. H.C SOME PEOPLE WANT YOUR HELP.
DONOT MAKE MISTAKE.

Funny that now they don't know if Palin will attend. I'm sure she would if they know Hillary was attending.

What exactly would she say in the company of Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel? In fact, it may not be so bad – it would help underscore her complete provincial, sheltered, trigger happy mentality.

You go Hil, give her enough rope…

Thank you Hillary. This will help end the myth that most women support Palin. I was fascinated with Palin at first, but her lack of knowledge and lies have turned me off. Oh, can someone please tell me if Palin has ever initiated anything in Alaska that would benefit special needs people. Just curious.

She's waiting for the Presidential Debates of 2012…

YEA

Very sad. Just when I thought Hilary would have been a better candidate then Obama. It is still me first, and women, the country, every thing else second. Just like her ticket leader.

Since when did Hillary turn away from a political event? I think our little governor from Alaska could hold her own against Hillary. Wasn't it Hillary who wanted to return to the "cold war" status during the primaries. Oh but then that was just to show she is a "FIGHTER" so she could beat Obama…just to show us she had "testicular fortitude" wasn't it? Well ladies and gentlemen I think we have a REAL fighter with Sarah and sincerity and honesty. Hillary is all talk and no action and accepts no accountability for her statements.

I don't want a cold war era ever again and certainly not for my grandchildren but America will have to take a stand with Russia.

Stop Iran, Now! That should fit right in with palin who apparently wants to start wars all over the world if she becomes Vice president. I mean, didn't this lightweight mention Russia and war in the same sentence – something a politician with half a brain would NEVER do? As scary as McCain's war mongering is, I think Palin is actually crazy. Her history with hiring unqualified cronies, bilking the taxpayers for her per diem, and abusing her power should warn all Americans about what four years of her would be like.

McCain/Palin are running for the Presidency, therefore that would turn this event into a political one and then Republicans would start spinning it saying that Clinton supports Palin. I am so happy she is as smart as she is and said No, THANKS! McCain/Palin shouldn't even open their mouths to say anything about the Senator, how dear they criticize her. Palin is full of crap and doesn't deserve to be in the same room with Senator Clinton.

If the republicans were serious about this issue they would send someone with international experience and knowledge.

oh please!!! This appearance was SOOOO not about policy, for the Republicans. The holier-than-thou attitude is so convenient when it suits them. Good for Hilary for canceling… the truth is that the news frenzy over having them in the same room would have overshadowed any policy anyway.

It was a set-up from the get-go:

She shows up, they claim it shows a commonality of interests and that Clinton believes Palin is good for national security.

She refuses to show up, they claim it's politics over our national interests.

Hilary is such a tool

it's a fact…….i have never met anyone in my 59 years that was learned, inteligent and a liberal democrat……it's true…….and if it wasn't for the block vote of blacks, there wouldn't even be a democartic party….

Well, DUH ! the republicans canceled 3 interviews with Rachel Maddow, no one reported tHAT…so what if Hillary canceleled, she has "better" things to do anyway than get in verbal combat with your star Pailn !!!! is sure strange now, how the republican ticket has been turned around, is Pain- McCain now..LOL..how does McCain like taking 2nd place again, and to a lying woman yet..oh, forgot, he loves pretty women..oh well, so much for that argument

Maybe Hillary found out that it conflicted with her scheduled lunch with Lynn Forester de Rothschild…

Go Palin! you have replaced Hillary's role faster than we expect. If Hillary runs again, she will NOT have our votes. She has abandoned us to go along with Obama! It's not the same Hillary we knew four months ago!

This is really ridiculous for the media to be focusing on this. It is all to obvious that the media was looking for some sort of "cat-fight". Hillary is smart enough to know that she is not going to allow herself to be political fodder at an event like this. As for Palin…..what "nuclear threat"?

All women are not equal. Hillary has integrity, Sarah does NOT! Hillary's too smart to be deceived by republican steerage.

How anyone would express surprise that Hillary Clinton has no intention of sharing a podium with that Bimbo Governor is beyond my comprehension.

Unfortunately, for some women (the simple ones) this election is about putting a skirt in the White house.

Hillary is a serious and intelligent politician who is committed to more than empty headed ideology.

Anyone who seriously thinks that these two women could share the same stage just simply doesn't get it.

Palin is no Hillary Clinton.Period.

Wonderful Hillary!

Way to go Hilary! There going to try to make you look like her best friend.

Thank You Hillary, I knew you were too smart to fall for the Republicans stupid plan. I will happily vote for you in 2016!!

Obama/Biden '08
Clinton/M. Obama '16

I don't foault you Senator, why give her the pleasure of being in the same room with you. She has no political character…..

cant you people spell 'liar'?

She shouldn't dignify their games with her presence. Good for her.

Thank you Hillary!!!!

I am more concerned with paying my 400 light bill and coming up with extra to pay for over 4.00 gallon gas…Maybe Obama should have told all those hollywood fundraisers last night to give that 28,500 a plate money to the people who need it…We have an economic crisis, a devestated Texas coast and these people contiue to throw money around like its nothing..I would urge Obama to give that 9 million to the Red Cross. As for Hillary, I support you, but the cause should be bigger than politics.

The danger of a nuclear Iran may be greater than party or politics, but don't think for a second that Palin won't try to make it about both.

Good for you, Hillary! But now I'd like to know how Palin plans to "Stop Iran! Now!" Hmmm…maybe she'll repeat McCain's little song "Bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran"?

Sarah Palin doesn't even know what Schindler's List is!!!

"Haha, oh snap"
"… because the republican got something up on there sleeve"
"HILARY, YOU GO GIRL"
"… you dont want to be seen with the liers amyways"

Thank you, Democrats, for your keen insights. Your grasp of the English language is quite impressive – obviously, the result of our reknowned public education system.

Stop. Iran. Now? It looks to me that iran is minding it's own business. You should all be careful, otherwise your leaders are going to get you wrapped up in another useless war.

Palin cannot hold a candle to Hilary. They are on the opposite side of the spectrum. After all…..Hilary has a brain!! Smart move Hil!!

Why should Hillary appear with a Hillary wannabe?

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McCain can't fix the economy. He and his advisers are responsible for the problems.

BRAVO, Sen. Hillary Clinton. You have clearly proven WHY Gov. Sarah Palin is NO WHERE near YOUR level. It's a DISGRACE that women in this country would even ATTEMPT to compare YOU to Ms. "Beauty Pageant" Palin!!! Any woman who claims is a true and LOYAL Hillary Clinton supporter WOULD NEVER betray YOU in such a disgraceful manner! Bottom line. Only a traitor would support Sarah Palin and claim they are a Clinton supporter.

The McCain-Palin campaign would have turned this event into a "political" theatrics and used it as another "stump" speech. I commend you Sen. Clinton for NOT stooping to such "LOW ROAD" tactics. I wouldn't want to stand to the same stage as a LIAR, CHEAT and SELL OUT like Gov. Sarah Palin.

Let's see how Sarah Palin handles this issues, as well ALL know she's NOT allowed to handle anything, let alone her speech or where she goes or doesn't go! Talk about a tight leash on the pitt bull with lipstick.

Dave in Illinois isn't too bright.

18 MILLION PEOPLE VOTED FOR OBAMA to lead the country.

NOT based on his experience but based on his VISION

Sarah won't even meet with reporters on her plane…forget about even having a vision (other than seeing Russia from her house!)

GOOD!!! that will teach the republicans that they are not the only "SLY FOX" in the woods.

The Clintons helped invent the game, and McCain/Plain have not a clue on how to "PLAY"!!!!!!!!

I am with ya Hillary! OBAMA 08

THE NATION IS CONVINCED THAT ,MC CAIN – PALIN TICKET ARE THE BEST. THEY KNOW VERY WELL HOW IS THE WAY IN WHICH INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE ARE ORGANIZED. THEY KNOW HOW TO FACE GOVERNMENT FINANCIALS DISASTER AND ACHIEVE THE INDUSTRY AND TRADE SUCCESS.,WITH TRUE AND REAL IMPROVEMENTS. THEY WILL OVERHAUL THE LEGAL SYSTEM, FACING THE ORGANIZED CRIME, CORRUPTION ,ILLEGAL DRUGS, SCHOOL PROBLEMS AT ALL LEVEL EXAMINE IT VERY CAREFUL,WITH REAL IMPROVEMENTS., . NOW IS TIME TO SUPPORT MC CAIN -PALIN TICKET, PLACING THE COUNTRY FIRST. LET BE LOYAL TO OUR COUNTRY WITH MORE SENSE OF PATRIOTISM.//////

Smart on Hillary's part not to go.

I am very very dissapointed that Hillary dropped out.

Smart women Hillary is. GOP would've had a field day with that one. Palin should be drinking your bath water, she has nothing on you Hillary.

Im starting to think many americans are supporting a country that has said publicly it wants to obliterate Israel. What if they said they wanted to obliterate the USA, would you care who went to the rally then or not?
You either believe in something or you dont. Hillary made it quite clear how she felt about Iran during the dems primaries. So did Obama.
Well, why doesnt he go and meet the President of Iran, he's gonna be right here.

So what she is saying is appearance is more important than the issues. I thought the Dems were about the issues……hmmmm I guess that answers that question!

Good for Hillary! This was not the time nor the place for this to be turned into a political spectacle. Shame oon the organizers who did not tell Sen. clinton the Ms. Palin would also be there. Once again, the Republicans try to make an end run for political points. Sarah Palin has lied so many times, and now refusing to testify on an investigation she welcomed until McCain, Rove and company silenced her proves that this woman is not strong enough to stand up to political pressure. Shame on the organizers and the Republicans that want to turn this even into a political event. Senator Clinton, I salute you!

John McLies is releasing smears on people he's not even running against.

What a sleazeball.

BETTER TELL YOUR POW STORY AGAIN SLEAZEBALL PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO GET ANGRY

Palin is not on Hillary's level. Hillary did the right thing. Palin is just a token used by the republicans to gain women votes. Hillary is too smart for them.

You go girl. Hillary Clinton is no idiot. The Repubs can't possible think that she would share the stage with the likes of Pitbull Palin. Heck, Pitbull can't even wear Hillary's lipstick!

Amy, learn how to spell.

John, what does this even have to do with Republicans trying to pull a fast one? If you read the article, it says a Jewish group was planning it. Why is it the Republican's fault that Clinton can't stand up next to Palin?

Let Republican Palin have her time in the spotlight doing her best to draw in the Jewish vote. Her best days are past. She is struggling every day to sound intelligent. But when it takes one 6 different colleges to finally get a journalism degree, sounding intelligent is going to take everything she can get. The SNL skit was perfect. I am still laughing.

The Iranian-near-missle crisis is an important issue facing our nation. I think Sarah Palin was more than justified in saying that the possibility of a nuclear Iran is infinitely more important than bickering over red and blue states.

I'm still trying to figure out what Obama has achieved as an elected official. Can someone please point out one decision that he has made that improved citizens lives.

Unfortunately, Obama has never held an elected office were a decision he makes affects people’s lives. And he wants to be President? Now that is truly scary.

Obama should go back to Illinois and run for governor so he can have a record of achievement that matches Sarah Plain’s or Hillary Clintons. Then he will be ready to run for President.

Hillary Clinton is many things but a fool is not one of them. Nice try Republicans. Nice try…

Sarah Palin and Elie Wiesel on the same stage?

Good luck, Fluffy.

Sour grapes, Hillary?

Oh ya the sleezy Mccain camp thought they was going to pull off some thing, see this also was a task from God, as Sarah would say.. God has lotza tasks to perform in this election and he will come through. The biggest and most important one is to Let Sarah and John loose this election. Then we call all sleep better at night.

Ignore Palin she is irrelevant to a positive and productive future to this country. She is only a puppet and has not had time to read, study and educate herself to understand the nature of foreign affairs. She is but a child among adults to be seen and not heard.

Is it too much to ask our leaders to come together to discuss the issues of the day? Different opinions on the solution need to be discussed. It is too bad that the charged political environment stops important sessions like this from occuring. (And this has been done by both Dems and Repubs.) Stop all the mindless political bickering and GET TO WORK. No one in the "real world" has the luxury of not attending meetings/events where others with different viewpoints are present, so neither should you.

Way to go Hillary!!! If McCain really wanted to address the issues, he would. He no longer talks about ending the war in Iraq, and has yet to fully explain what he intends to do with Social Security. I am so happy that you have not allowed yourself to become a distraction to a Obama campaign. In the last week, he has been able to focus on the issues that we all care so much about.

Its not surprising at all.

If Palin were to have the opportunity to be on the same stage with Hillary, then there is a subtle message that Palin is somehow on equal footing with Hillary in terms of status and political power.

Hillary is very smart not too empower Palin…..in fact, Hillary is sending a message telling everyone that I do not want my supporters to consider Palin as an option to me.

I'd leave the room if Palin entered. She's horrible. But at least she admits eating roadkill.

Is that event sponsored by the same Republican Jewish group that sponsored the push poll phone calls to Jews in Pittsburgh? They were trying to bad mouth Obama.

What a SHAME!!!!! As a Hillary DEM – now VOTING for McCain -
too bad these TWO strong WOMEN leaders cannot seem to meet for a good cause.
This is NOT good for the DEMS – obama has already caused problems with the Jewish voters – this will be very bad for him.

If Palin is opposite Hillary, it would lend credibility to Palin. Good for you Hillary.

But it would have been funny to see Palin stumble through the discussion and refuse to take questions…

Hillarious! Life imitating art is always fun!

Typical Democrat – politics above national security. Slick Willie's priorities cost us 9/11. Obama would be even worse!

An unscripted, uncontrolled event involving Hillary? Thank God Obama caught that one, that could have been disastrous!!!!

McCain/Palin '08

You are one of the good ones, Mrs. Clinton. You really are!

Obama/Biden '08

Thank you Hilliary.. I am glad you did!

How terrible that the Democrats continue to chose politics over country. Joe Lieberman was right. They have lost their way. Vote GREEN instead!!

This is my Hillary@work

Smart of Clinton. She could ask Palin the time of day or how she felt about Iran's oil exports to Europe and be accused of ambushing Palin the way Charlie Gibson was in asking her BASIC questions.

Great ! Senator Clinton and Sarah Palin are NOT competing for thae same position. NO REASON for them to appear together or to GIVE the APPEARANCE of COMPETITION. What is the PRESS looking for? More DIRT? Lets get real here! It's simple stupid ! CLINTON is OUT SARAH PALIN is IN. Get it !

Good for you Hillary. I respect that Palin is a legitimate governor of one of the smallest states (in population) in the Country but she still shouldn't be on the ticket and she wouldn't even be invited to this event if she weren't.

I would have paid good money to see that! LOL

Hillary isn't going to take on Palin because she doesn't want to alienate the women that now support Palin. Hillary's already looking to 2012.

She couldn't shine Hillary's shoes, let alone stand on the same stage at the same event. That is preposterous!

Bad move Hillary. If you believe the event would be interpreted as political, then it would have at least come across as bipartisan. Better pray that Sarah doesn't attend or the Dems have lost the Jewish vote. How many retired Jews from New York and New Jersey live in Florida?

Way to go Clinton! I have to give it to you…You have really stepped up to the plate…Now you need to talk to your girl Mrs Rothschild!

Good for you Senator Clinton. I wouldn't want to be on that stage either.

We love you Hillary!!

Barack/Biden 08!

I'm sorry to hear that the Senator canceled her appearance. I would have loved to have seen a good cat fight. Hillary, I supported you during your run. I now support Obama, wholeheartedly. You need to do the same. If you choose not to put your full efforts into this, your campaigns will NEVER see another dime from me again.

Good for you Hillary dont let the McPhony camp make an ad showing you and Palin together which is exactly what would have happened.

Thank you Hillary!

LOL

This Palin woman is for sure a drama queen.
Who is she going to insult?
Americans love George Bush!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmm Me thinks something is rotten with the Clintons…

I think it was pretty nasty that they invited Palin without telling Hillary. I mean, clearly this might raise some eyebrows.

Also, if you haven't read Wiesel's book "Night," you really should. Poor guy is getting caught in a firestorm with the Palin/Clinton controversy…

I'm glad Clinton didn't fall for this ploy

Good Hilary……you dont want to be seen with the liers amyways!!!!

Politics before the people thats what the Dems are all about apparently

I am kind of surprised Hillary would decide not to go.

GOOD FOR YOU HILARY, YOU GO GIRL

Yea Hillary! Palin does not qualify to stand on the stage with Hillary.
Hillary is common sense. Palin is a hip shooter big mouth who is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame with wise cracks and comments that Mccain writers are putting in her mouth. She doesn't know a thing about anything outside Alaska or troopergate.

I do Agree with Hillary because the republican got something up on there sleeve they would try to make a image Of Hillary as being Palin close supporter. Do the right thing Hillary dont attend I would not want to be in the same room with Palin she is awful and lier

Haha, oh snap.

The Republicans tried to pull a fast one and get Palin and Clinton on stage together. Too bad Clinton is too smart for them, and unlike so many of the Republican operatives who claimed to support her, Clinton is actually loyal to the Democratic party.