CNN

Finally, a Republican with enough sense to stand up and try and take make his party for the religious fascists.

I am for Obama, but I do believe in a two party system. I find it sad that the Republican party has literally been reduced to the current traveling circus. If more of The Hagel's do not step up, the party will have lost all crediblity completely.

For example, do ALL Republicans believe that the fact that Alaska is close to Russia gives her foreign experience??

Say it to yourself slowly, do you not see how at least half of America finds that comment not just stupid but absurd!

Of couse, do not take my advice just keep on keeping on!

But she built a hockey rink on land she didn't have rights to and people play hockey in Russia.

McCain's judgement has clearly left him. Does he really think she could function as the president if he couldn't? She scares me. A lot.

Coming from within the Republican Party, Hagel speaks with great experience and is telling the truth about the one-hit wonder, Sarah Palin. Hagel's pictures of her credentials are factual and enlightening. I am glad he has decided to stand up and point this out to the American people.

How much does Palin know about the Constitution. Sen. Obama taught constitutional law for 12 years. Palin is a religious wacko with a record of abusing the little power she actually had. What will she do with more power? Let's not find out.

I can see the moon from my homeplace. Therefore I am an expert on moon exploration.

I can see the moon and stars from my back yard, but that doesn't make me an expert on astronomy, or does it? lol

chuck, you are right, but how much experience does the guy at the top of the other ticket have? oops that doesn't matter when you are vying for a cabinet position. all lets get some perspective!

Sen.Hagel, thank you Sir! Now you are putting your country ahead of your party. I am a retired first sergeant of the U.S. Army. It makes me proud when anyone can stand up and tell the truth. Mc Cain you were wrong to chose Palin for VP. There are too many servicemembers and their families lives at state. Don't allow our military to be placed in danger at the hands of Mc Cain and Palin. tld

I live 3 hours from the Mexico border and my Dad was a POW in Vietnam; Can we run for President and VP on a Father/Daughter ticket?

I'm going to Taco Bell for dinner to get me some foreign experience!

AND WHAT MAY I ASK IS OBAMA'S EXPERIENCE

Mr. Hagel has to be the next Secretary of Defense. Dude is awesome!

Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08

Hagel is one of the Republicans who never abandoned his genuine love for this country. This country is at its best when the liberal and the conservative arguments are both being presented by sides that genuinely have the country's welfare as the priority. The last decade or two has seen the conservative voice hijacked by a group that put their own selfish interests ahead of the country's. The result is that they've killed the GOP – exept for men like Chuck Hagel who never surrendered to the infiltration.

Obama's Secretary of Defense? This LIB has no problem with that.

For a few seconds, I was worried about the GOP VP Pick. But then they let her open her mouth. BIG MISTAKE! This is the woman who's ready to get tough with Russia. That way, we can cut taxes, remove all government regulations, and spend the balance on the military! Cold War, Part II.

Thank you for your insightful analysis of Gov. Palin's "qualifications" Sen. Hagel. It's obvious from McCain's vetting of Palin he didn't do such a good job.
Happy to see some one add some sanity to the deliberations...

Go Hagel! Thank you for telling the truth!

I live in Detroit, only minutes away from Canada, I guess that makes me a foreign policy expert too!? Wow! I'm adding that to my CV!

HAGEL is one of the few honest Republicans. He is soooo right on about Palin being a stretch for VP of the US

OBAMA / BIDEN 2008

HAGEL Secretary of Defense or of State

You sure about that? September 18th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

says the guy who considered running as obamas veep

she's as experienced as obama.. enough said
_____________________________________

Are you sure about that experience.....check your facts; please. Are you one of those mindless people that also speak of "executive experience?" Don't be a puppet; so easy to control your thoughts. Not only does Obama's experience CRUSH Palin's. but his EDUCATIONAL background far supports his qualifications. What's her educational background???? She only has a BA, in JOURNALISM, which took, um.....5 years and several institutions to achieve.

Further, Bush had experience, so did his dad......and what exactly did they do to help our country? You speak of experience like there is validity in your statement. Go do your homework, don't waste your vote on stupidity.

Hagel is not running for re-election because he would lose. He then attaches himself to other losers like Obama who will still pay attention to him.

Obama's crowd is dillusional in every direction.

I have almost always voted Democrat, but I might have voted for Bob Dole had he not changed once he won the nomination. Senator Chuck Hagel is another Republican I might have voted for if given the chance. I respect him, and his opinions are usually based on thoughtful consideration and not knee-jerk party politics.

I can see the moon from my homeplace. Therefore I am an expert on moon exploration.

I live near Canada, I know a mayor that drove our town in debt after being in the black, and I can be caoched to give speeches and avoid the press.

How come McCain didn't pick me? Because I don't wear lipstick?

and you sir are a traitor

On Larry King, Paul Begala said, "I can see the moon from my backyard, but that doesn't make me an astrophysicist!"

I guess Chuck Hagel will now "disappear" or be banished like Carly Fiorina!

Hagel you are a sexist and a DEM....oops(Rep..) Hagel you are now sentence to a cone of silence for telling the truth all interviews are from now cancelled.

Well when Bill Clinton ran for President he didn't have any foreign experience and was a Governor just like Palin. He became one of the greats out there with both foreign policy and the economy. If anyone has been to Alaska you can see Russia from one part of the state so I don't know why Hagel thinks that is insulting to America. I find this whole attack on Palin disgusting. Her qualifications well puts her to make decisions for the country just like Clintons did when he was running. Hillary was mocked for the same thing by her own party and I see they are doing the same to Palin by paid Obama supporters on these blogs.

Amen !!! She is an insult to our intelligence. I can see my neighbors house across the street. That does not mean I know anything about them.

People please read all you can about the real issues and what they have actually done.

What's the difference between Dick Cheney and Sarah Palin?

Lipstick!

Apparently this joke of a candidate, like McSame, cannot use "the Google" either. Before making her transparency proposal to the feds, Sarah Pa_Liar should have had one of her campaign trainers do a Google search for a federal gov transparency website.

I can drive a car, does that make me a mechanic?

The woman is goofy and dangerous!!!

The scary thing: She is planning to fight Russia if it attacks its neighour Georgia?. I find this is very serious immaturity. People like Palin should not be trusted on the world deadliest weapons!

I live next door to a doctor. Go ahead and ask me for medical advice.

It has been said that the press is being unfair to Governer Palin, and they favor Senator Obama.

I do not listen to any of them. But, I will listen to Senator Chuck Hagel.

I hear Palin has great influence with Santa Claus because of Alaska's proximity to the North Pole. Give me a break!!

Oh Yeah he's a RINO, blah blah blah

Do you folks REALLY think seeing Russia from Alaska is foreign policy experience? If you do, you're as dumb as your President.

It's funny that whenever Palin is mentioned that the republicans are so quick to thow Obama out there....

Has anyone noticed that she is running against Biden? Let's compare apples to apples here.

They republicans are just trying to spin a really bad decision made by McCain into an "I meant to do that" moment when they trump up her experience.

Obama is irrelevant when discussing Palin. It seems by recent news that he has already done many of the things she is proposing to do, anyways.

I just hope we get a day off ... like we did for Nixon, Ford & Reagan.

Chuck Hagel is the silver lining of the GOP. The one bright spot in their party. Intellegent people understand that Palin was chosen just to divert America's attention from Obama. Her 15 minutes is just about up.

GO-BAMA/BIDEN
P.S. Speaking of Biden... Let's see and hear more about him!!!

I don't know how anyone honestly disagree with what he said.

If she is so ready than why is she being protected from people who want to ask real questions? I don't recall anyone else being protect like that other than Chelsea Clinton, but she is a kid and not running for anything.

You think she knows as much about the world as Obama? Really? Want to bet your life savings on who would win a test of knowledge?

Obama has a better understanding of the world and the concept of diplomacy than McCain.

I got news for you. The price of gas has a lot to do with tensions in the middle east and barking at Iran isn't going to help. Speak softly and carry a big stick.

In my eyes, Sen. Hagel is a respectable man.

My issue is that if you want reallchange in Wsahinton..
There should laws wriiten that have term limits on Senators and Representatives.

Democrats and Republicans alike once they reach Congress do not worry about anything else but how to stay there..

Do you think eiher canidate will change anything with the same people voted in.. and than start worrying about how to stay in Washington..?

The truth is there are many republicans that are thinking the same thing but the big red curtain wall is holding them back from saying anything. I think Hagel wants to jump ship. Obviously for reelection purposes. I'm good with that. Come on board. Every American is welecome to the Democratic way....

Obama / Bidin... WIn WIn

Funny how when someone mentions Palins specific creditials none of her supporters on this board can actually point to one thing she has. Instead they try to deflect the attention back to Obama...priceless!

Ouch....I just might have to sue Senator Hagel. I laughed so hard when I read his comments I feel out of my chair! Oh well, I guess it's a good pain....
Palin is a hoot!

John McCain and Sarah Palin want to blame Wall Street for our economic mess we are in today like they did today in Iowa. The problem is that Wall Street would NOT have been able to do what they've done if John McCain and his great friend and economic adviser Phil Gramm didn't push a deregulation bill in 1999 that took away restrictions on bank and financial firms that were put in place after the Great Depression.

John McCain has a DIRECT responsibility for the economic mess we are in but he wants to try to blame everyone else. What happened to "the buck stops here"? John McCain is a fraud.

Sarah Palin: The Clarence Thomas of Women.

but but she can see russia from her house LOL!!!

Here stands one man willing to say what so many of the other, more cowardly Republican legislators are thinking and speaking of privately.

Chuck Hagel is a Republican leader who speaks the truth.

He may be the last man standing before this race is over.

Thank you Mr. Hagel!

I once smoked a Cuban cigar. Does this make me have foreign policy experience?

Palin claiming foreign policy experience simply because she is from Alaska is a joke. Seriously, people. Let's be reasonable, particularly when it comes to her claim to be knowledgeable about Russia. For example, does the mayor of Plano, Texas (a suburb of Dallas) automatically qualify as an expert on Mexican political science? Even if he became governor of Texas. You need more. At least G.W. spoke Spanish. Give her credit for what she does know (energy issues) and do not give her credit for what she does not know.

Jeez! Chuck Hagel too? If I were a woman, there is no way I would vote for this ticket. She is nothing but eye-candy and IF McCain gets elected she will get stuffed so far into the background the only place you'll ever see here is on CSPAN when she presides over the Senate. She'll be a joke. Is that what you ladies really want? You want to blow your shot at resolving the gender question on this piece of fluff? If she gets in and blows it, it will be another whole generation before a woman gets a serious shot.

Boy, CNN. You sure do close out your ticker comments quickly. This was to be posted on the "McCain goes on the attack..." story:

Instead, McCain spokesman Brian Rogers referred to television news reports citing Obama advisers who believe that economic anxiety could lift the Democratic ticket in the polls.

Kind of like the republicans were saying that another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would benefit McCain politically? Grow up, old man.

I can see the Doctor's office from my house. Does that make me a doctor??? Or the Sun, I can see it too. Does that make me a solar scientist???

Hagel's qualifications to question anyone is a stretch consideirng he's a traitor to his own party.

My son is in the high school marching band. Doesn't that qualify him to be the new quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys? Afterall, he has walked on astroturf...........

Thank you Senator Hagel, it is a tragedy that so many people need the obvious pointed out to them.

The McCain/Palin ticket:- a recipe for disaster.
Palin:- out of touch with the majority of women in this country.
Hagel is surely not alone amongst Republicans, who are dismayed at McCain's irresponsible choice of VP.

If Republicans want to avoid losing all credibility, they will openly REJECT this ticket.

For the record, CNN is intentionally not covering Biden more to purposefully avoid his non-stop verbal slip-ups from coming to light.

Is the Governer of Hawaii an oceanographer or a marine biologist? His state is surrounded by ocean so that should qualify him...right?

I must give credit where it is due and thank Sen. Hagel for having the guts to speak out against a lightweight candidate that has no business being in this race.

Go Obama!

Not only is it insulting; it's embarrasing!

There has been nothing more pathetic than the group of Republican leaders who have said "Sarah Palin is the best thing that could have happened to the party"......"Out of all the people McCain could have picked she is the best choice" quotes from Guiliani....Romney...Pawlenty...etc. Thank You Senator Hagel.

THNK YOU MR.HAGEL.I THINK THE MVAIN CAMPAIN ARE INSULTING THE IQ OF AMERICAN PEOPLE.WE HAVE SEEN OBAMA FOR 18 MNTHS GRILLED TO HIS BONE,HAVE TALKED ABOUT INT TOPICS ,RUN A GREAT CAMPAIN,INTELLIGENT,WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT MRS PALIN?I AM FROM IRAN I CAME HERE 36 YRS AGO,I KEEP IN TOUCH ABOUT THE AFFAIRS FROM MIDDLE EAST I STILL DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF AN EXPERT.PLEAS GIVE US A BREAK MR MCCAIN

God bless you Sen. Hagel ... finally a republican talking some sense.

Palin is atrocious. I would encourage anyone thinking of voting for McCain because he put her on the ticket to stay home on election day and stick to what you're good at ... reading US Weekly and voting for American Idol contestants.

Why is the Republician VP nominee being questioned about foreign policy expereience, when the all mighty Democratic President nominee has just as little and NO executive decission making experience.

Who are we voting for? President or VP?

A Republican who speaks the truth !!! Hell must be freezing over !!!

and Virgina will be blue showed how "intelliginet" Virginia is. By the way , what is intelliginet?

Hagel is smart and informed, as well as a man of integrity. He is right about the absurdity of the Palin selection. With a number of decent and competent Republicans to choose from (I'm a Democrat) McCain went out of his way to pick the very, very least qualified one. There's no way around it: you just have to blame Palin on McCain.

I'm sorry to see Chuck Hagel leave political life. He seems to be one of the few ethical politicians we have. Watching Sarah Palin is like returning to high school. She doesn't appear to be very mature and is just plain annoying to me.

he needs a cabinet post in the obama administration.

You sure about that;

you are right; she has a HELL of lot more experience than Obama; ask senator hagel said ; dont insul the intellegenc eof the American people. for Obab's policies; check out BarackObama.com

Palin is a warrior, maybe even more tougher than being a POW under the Viet Cong. She battled her way to be mayor, a fighter for Miss Alaska, she was alone fighting against Russia and Canadian aggression as well as her town where she was the mayor and dealt with snow and cold weather. Yup, i know she can save us and save the USA. Hillary who? no way..Palin-McCain 2008 !!

wow, the only bigger hack shills in the media for Obama are MSNBC.
CNN, you're totally inappropriate and biased in your campaign coverage.

WASP!!! WomenAgainstSarahPalin

Chuck tell everyone what experience Obama has. A lawyer and a community organizer and he is running on top of the ticket. Change! What change Biden has been in the senate longer than McCain. Obama had to put Biden on the ticket because Obama has no experience. McCain is at the top of the ticket the way it should be.

By the way, I can see a bank from my house. That does qualify me to be the Secretary of the Treasury.

What is Senator Hagel? A Republican that I can respect?
Is there such an Animal?
I'm shocked. I will have to pay attention to this man, because maybe he is actually a good guy. Kudos to him for telling the truth. I love it.

I live in Omaha and truly respect Sen. Hagel. My question to him would be...In his own words, he says Palin's experience is a "stretch." Would he rather have the experience questioned of a VP candidate, or the Presidential candidate?? Of course he won't say it, but everyone knows that Obama has the same lack of experience as Palin.

And I just have a hunch about this....but I bet Palin could take Obama in a game of one on one. He strikes me as a guy who is afraid of contact, and she's a girl who goes looking for it.

I live a mile from Canada, perhaps I could be secretary of state!

I was on a plane once that stopped to refuel in Anchorage. I got off and wandered around the terminal. I am, therefore, an expert on Alaska and I can tell you, based on that experience, that you cannot see Russia from Anchorage, even on a clear day. However, if you go to the right spot in Alaska, on a clear day, you can see some chunk of rock that is part of Russia. Now, since Palin's claiming all this expertise about Russia based on that fact, my question is whether she personally has ever been to that part of Alaska where you can see Russia. If so, there's no doubt about it. She's ready to have her finger on the nuclear button.

Hagel has is right.....Palen knows nothing about foreign policy. One trip overseas in her life is a joke. McCain is a joke for picking her.

Alaska's proximity to the North Pole must put Sarah Palin on a first-name basis with Santa Claus too!!

Poor Chuck Hagel. Pity him cause he probably wont have a job past November

OK, Sen. Hagel, I was one of the last Nebraska Republicans defending your actions, but no more. You seem hell-bent on single-handedly sinking the Republican Party that you allegedly belong to. Well, this Republican can't wait to vote for Mike Johanns, and send a real Republican to Washington instead of a RINO like Chuck Hagel.

At least some of her own party can come out and tell the truth for once. Absolutely incredible! What is she going to do if Russia decides to attack Georgia again? "Oh I am a mother with a special needs child... I have killed a moose before...I stopped a bridge I really wanted but found out others didn't , so then I stopped it....I came in second place in a beauty contest. I went to 4 different colleges..I have a journalism degree from Idaho state tech university a & m bible community college for women. " Come on, John McCain...Alaska? Alaska? Alaska? And...I thought you were about country first.

I'm glad we have 48 more days for republicans to express their views. Gets better every day!!

These questions of her capability and experience are clearly sexist based on pronouns such as "she" and "her" used in the story. That would never happen in a story about Biden.

I suggest the liberal press immediately cease all inquiries therein until after the election. LIke britney says, I think we should just trust our leaders.

Indeed, we should be seeing and hearing more of Biden. He has a lot to offer the American people and we can all learn from him. I don't understand why he is not getting more coverage. As some one else mentioned, Biden is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to Press Coverage.

What an Intelligent Man.

Thank God...a Republican in the public spotlight has the courage to actually say aloud what others in his party know but are trying desperately, but unsuccessfully, to cover up!

I can see Iraq and Iran on a map – can i be president too?

Palin is the most qualified Republican, male or female, to be first in line for the highest office in the land. She is more qualified than any Republican woman incuding the Secretary of State, Rice. She is more qualified than any male Senator, Congressman, Governor or cabinet member. Otherwise, why would John McCain choose her to be his running mate?
Let's face it. Being the sportscaster on a very small television station, Miss Wasilla, Mayor of a town that would hardly register in any other state and a two year governor with a record of flip-flopping, ethical misconduct and proven lies on the campaign trail is an outstanding record for a Republican. They will build monuments to this woman, mark my words.

Sen. Hagel is a smart man. We should not be fooled by people attemping to claim they have experience. The facts are what they are. Look, I can say I have experience with running a business (which I do), but does that qualify me to be the head of AIG? Not really. or Really? Point being, does the experience one has equal to the job at hand?

Sen. Hagel,
I agree with you 110% That woman is a bunch of FLUFF!! Shame on McCain. I think the old guy is losing his mind. I'm serious!!!

Perhaps Obama hasn't run anything. But Palin has and she failed. Ask a Mr. Lungren of Alaska.

Irespect Hagel. He is correct. Palin is over her head on everything. McCain is not patriotic if he is lies about her record to American people.

IF WE ARE ALLOWED TO SAY THE TRUTH,

SHE IS A DOCUMENTED VINDICTIVE IDIOT

WITH OR WITHOUT LIPSTICK. ONLY A MORON

WOULD'VE PICKED HER & A MORON DID.

Wow, an honest Republican! Amazing! I didn't think there were ANY out there. Palin, besides being horribly unqualified and clueless she is a liar.
And to You sure about that? – Obama is a Constitutional Law Scholar, taught Law Scool for 12 yrs, 8 yrs in the State Senate and 4 yrs in US Senate, co wrote and co sponsored 131 bills and has run the most successful, progressive minded campaign in history. Palin is no where near his level and there is no comparison between the two. Palin is hamburger, Obama is filet mignon.

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS ~ THIS PARTY'S OVER!!!

I hope more people will bring out these facts. She has no business being in the position of a possible VP of our country. There were plenty of qualified women who McCain could have picked. His judgment is totally wrong.

Sen. Hagel is preaching to the choir and Sara Palin is quickly becoming a joke.

Vote Obama/ Biden 08!!!

I support W.A.S.P. (Woman Against Sara Palin)

Palin doesn't have the experience, knowledge or judgment to be VP. The only thing she has a LOT of is blind ambition.

and Mr Ears is more experienced..at what...padding his resume????

I have to laugh at all the "prominent republicans" like Romney, Guliani, etc. who have absolutely raped their own political credibility by trumpeting this woman's qualifications.

I mean, could McCain have picked a bigger train wreck? This woman epitomizes EVERYTHING that is wrong in politics today.

Good for Hagel to call a spade a spade.....I imagine you'll see a few others do the same to save their own credibility as McCain and Palin head off into the sunset on the bridge to nowhere.....

I can see my bosses office from my chair. So that gives me the experience to run my own company. I can also see the highway from my office, so I am an expert on transportation.

Hey I can see the moon from my house, do I qualify as an astronaut?!

Obama/Biden 08'

I think stretch is is an understaement. America, the average sergeant in the Army, Air Force, Marines, or Navy has more foreign policy experience than Palin. And, that is not a stetch.

The average Colonel in the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy has more foreign poilcy and executive experience than Palin. And, THAT, is not a stretch!!!

I guess by the comments some GOP supporters are happy to be blissfully ignorant to the fact that their party is insulting their intelligence.

Hagel is a RINO and needs to join the Democratic party

I KNOW WHAT TO SAY & AMERICANS BETTER

LEAR TO SAY & STAND FOR THEIR INTERESTS.

MCSEAZO & HIS SIDEKICK TOGETHER DO NOT

HAVE THE BRAIN POWER TO RUN CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

THEY ARE BOTH UNEDUCATED & MENTALLY OFF.

And Obama's foreign policy credentials is Joe Biden. So what is Hagel's point? I would rather have inexperience at VP than inexperience at the presidential level.

Hagel . . . watch out, you'll find the head of a moose in your bed.

for pete sake CNN post this and stop the censorship!!!! There is something to be said, when a republican senator is calling it like it is. Amazing what and who else will come out the "closet"

We know that Sarah Palin is just a prop to sway so-called disgruntled former Clinton supporters. On close examination McCain's foreign policy experience isn't much better. After years in a Vietnamese prison camp, I doubt that he can find Vietnam on a map.

i think the american public has become too numb from american idol to make any educated voting decisions.

Gee, didn't Hagel get the memo.? This is not the time for frank honesty!

Thank you Mr Hagel for speaking the truth. From a Republican this is more than refreshing.

Chuck Hagel....the only one brave enough to tell it like it is!

God Bless you Chuck! We're going to miss you!....Thanks for speaking your mind.....:)

I can see the street and car's from my house, does that give me the ability to be the Transportation Secretary. Palin was a political ploy by McCain to get the Hillary Clinton voters. What McCain didnot equate in this decision is that not just any woman will do, Palin and Clinton are total opposites on the issues and finally, I can't think of many woman (and some men as well to be fair) in the political arena that are Clinton's equal.

Obama/Biden 08'

To AA...that was funny!

haha

YES WE CAN

But she can see Russia from her house!

You notice the only republicans willing to speak the truth about the RNC ticket are those who are out of office or on their way out the door.

Obama 08

Please let this be the tip of the Republican anti-McCain iceberg...

Oh yes, she does Mr. Hagel! She knows that the Bering Strait separates Russia from Alaska and that's all she needs to know for foreign policy.

A hockey mom, with the equivalent international policy experience...all drawn from episodes of 24.

Hagel you the man.

She walks! She talks! She crawls on her belly like a Reptilican! For the love of God, google "Uncanny Valley" and stare deeply into those eyes....

Put a leash on Sarah!

I doubt this guy has been bribed by OB...

THE ORDER FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PRESIDENCY IS: McCain > Biden > Palin > OB.

So who will you vote for? Of course McCain/Palin

This is not a time for fear and panic,it is time for leadership .

Thanks
Hagel

Palin may have been a barracuda in Alaskan high school basketball, Palin may have been a pit-bull with lipstick on PTA but right now Palin is just an Alaskan Moose in the headlights of American national politics. Palin is a McCain mistake from Alaska that keeps on giving.

Forget the October surprise this hodgepodge is unraveling.

McCain invented the Blackberry. Palin invented the "Bridge to nowhere". What a joke these two have been.

The American people ae not going to be fooled. Just wait until all the Obama workers gets people out to vote. Joe Biden is so cool. Go Joe Go...

Obama / Biden '08

I believe it was Gloria Berger who said "the first rule of hole is to stop digging"

I think I will be jumping ship. After this, the Caribou Barbie comments and Charlie Norris the other day, this ship is sinking fast. Time to cut my losses.

Obama\Biden 08

The great Palin dam has sprung YET another leak. Quick John, get your crack team in there to fix this impending disaster!

Sour grapes–he wasn't chosen...guess why?

MY BODY – MY CHOICE
MY BODY – MY CHOICE
MY BODY – MY CHOICE
MY BODY – MY CHOICE

FINALLY someone esle is insulted other than me....

omg... this has become a really aweful comedy....

Please vote obama

-V

Truth....I miss it, and it resounds so deeply in my soul.

Thank you Senator Hagel.

Charles Wong

NO, Say it ain't so! Is anybody awake out there?

Good...stand up for what's right Chuck...none of this party first and country first crap. There's a whole list of better things to pick from:

TRUTH FIRST
FAMILY FIRST
COMMUNITY FIRST
REASON FIRST
UNITY FIRST
PRAGMATICS FIRST
PEACE FIRST
...etc...

The outrage throughout the country over palin is not about her sordid family mess or her mooseburgers or her hairdo.

It is over her inability to tell the truth, her sad overestimation of her own abilities, and her dogged determination to tell lies and fabrications even when faced with the glaring truth.

It is her total lack of integrity or honor that causes the outrage.

Hagle is an honorable man for daring to go outside of party lines and say which I suspect many other republicans, are actually thinking.

Palin is totally unqualified and unprepared to be VP let alone .

Obama has wisely chosen Biden who is well prepared for the responsibility of the job.

Sen McCain has been very reckless and lacking in judgement. His decision to choose Gov Palin as VP is not putting country first. It is more a case of putting his own ambition first.

"J from DC September 18th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I heard a lot about the economy from Biden this week. Why do we not get to see more of Biden."

because today he said it's patriotic to pay more taxes. That's not what americans want to hear so CNN protects him

Thats politics of a looser...the moment mccain picked this woman as running mate its politics of a looser, atleast he can say he lost because his running mate had no foreign policy experience, he knew he was going to loose anyway, so picking gov. palin is every good reason to loose ...and not just because of her foreign policy experience...but rather because Obama is a much better candidate

He's right. Of course.., the only thing worse would be to have an even less experienced President!!

That's right "I CAN SEE RUSSIA FROM MY HOUSE".

Finally a man who stands for truth!!!!!!!!!! I live by the Marine base in VA but I sure as heck can't call myself having any military experience. Gov Palin just can't sem to answer a question. She sure can divert them to John McCain I can't wait to see her in a debate with Biden.

There has got to be more Republicans that can THINK like Hagel. One can only hope that the American people remember that they are American FIRST Not Republican.

says the guy who considered running as obamas veep

she's as experienced as obama.. enough said

I agree with Senator Hagel. Seeing Russia from Alaska is not experience!!! Don't be fooled America. McCain-Palin...based upon lies...more lies...lies..lies...lies...

I have a lot of respect for Senator Hagel because he is keeping it real. I could see him being offered a cabinet position if Obama is elected.

Chuck Hagel is the only republican in the senate that actually calls it like it is. I'll miss his honest, independentv approach when his term is completed. hopefully, we'll see him in some other capacity (maybe a cabinet post in Obama's cabinet?).

Obama is in the lead by 3 points. Take into account the fact that none of the polls include first time voters or cell-phone users. And judging by how much support Obama has from the youth demographic, he's probably around 10 points higher than McCain.

Her own party is finally turning against her.

McCain blew it. He can't win.

John McCain = He just doesn't get it.
Sarah Palin = Not the right choice.

Republican vs. Republican SMACK DOWN! LOL

John McCain is a bad joke and Palin is the punch-line!

END THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA!

Hagel stands for what I thought McCain stood for 8 years ago. McCain sold us out to win favor with the GOP base.

Thank you for your honesty.

because they take us Americans for fools.
not gonna work this election,too many lives have been messed up in some way because of BUSH!

AT LEAST CHUCK WILL SAY SHE'S A IDIOT

cnn POST BOTH OF MY COMMENTS

LOVES' YA CHUCK YOU SEXY THANG!!!

In McCain's judgement, this young lady is fit to be POTUS.

THANK YOU SENATOR HAGEL....

It speeks volumes to MCcain's judgement and since the covention we got a lot to show the wimp he is despite being a war hero given that he could not control his own "staff meeting" or "old boys club" as they went wild and dished out lies !!!

I don't think she has many credentials at all. She is just NOT QUALIFIED period. She is just another politician who lies and just says what she needs to say to get elected. Just look at what is happening now. Is she going to start to use the excuse of "executive privilege"? Pretty sad. I am not worrying what is going to happen in November. The Democrats will take back the White House. This Hillary Clinton supporter is voting for Obama.

Finally...........Someone willing to tell the TRUTH. I doesn't take a genious to see that this lipstick wearing hockey gun-totting woman-haten' wanna be mom is NOT RIGHT FOR AMERICA.

Chuck Hagel for President! It's a breath of fresh air to hear somone speak the plain and simple truth of the matter.

McCain, dump Caribou Barbie, and pick up Hagel. You'll probably win.

And how much more foreign policy credentials does Obama have? Isn't that the reason he picked Biden – to shore up his own weak to non-existent experience? The real scary thing is that Obama is heading the ticket, and not the understudy.

Not just Hagel. Today KARL ROVE said Palin is underqualified !

A stretch is a polite way of saying this VEEP candidate's only credentials are those of cronyism, mismanagement of funds and abuse of power. I really think McDepends forgot his meds the day he picked Sarah "Barracuda"

Side story she got that nickname by be vicious and always tattling to the coach on her own teammates. Also for constantly sucking up to coach as well. Funny what some people are proud of.

Honesty is the Best Policy. Thanks Hagel for being an honest man.

Thank you for some honesty Senator. It is refreshing.

Sarah Plain and Tall needs to go back to alaska where she is unwanted!

It speeks volumes to MCcain's judgement and since the covention we got a lot to show the wimp he is despite being a war hero given that he could not control his own "steff meeting" or "old boys club" as the went wild and dished out lies !!!

The next thing we know, Palin will tell the Russians that it is one thing to invade Georgia, but they better leave Alabama alone! Then again, she probably thinks that the Gulf war was fought on the beaches of Galveston and Pensacola. Anyway, we need to give her a break. She makes quite a good cheerleader, now, doesn't she? The GOP has always loved its celebrities, now they have one. What get's me is they always push "values," and values are very important, seriously. One of the best values is honesty. Do we really want another 4-8 years of our administration trying to hoodwink us?

Hagel, why don't you find another party? I am so tired of you.

Thank you Senator Hagel. Finally a Republican who speaks the truth.

But I thought if you could see Russia from your house you were perfectly qualified to be VP.

Palin is irrelevant.

Wait a minute, Senator Hagel!
Sarah Palin can see RUSSIA.... if she travels about 1,000 miles from her home to a remote, uninhabited island in the middle of the Bering Strait, and, of course, if the weather is good.
Now, what can YOU see from Nebraska? South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, MIssouri, Kansas and Wyoming..... now, how many of THOSE are foreign countries, anyway?
Geez, at least if you lived in Alabama, you could claim to be able to see Georgia, which we all know is being occupied by Russia.

Some foreign policy expert YOU are, Senator Hagel......

Why, in her first interview, she stated that we shouldn't allow Russia to control its own oil and gas...... she's obviously the expert, eh?

this proves not all republicans are stupid...now i totally respect hagel...he will not vote for Obama but at LEAST he admitted the truth about palin...

Lol. It is hillarious that Palin thinks that Alaska being so close to Russia gives her 'expertise.' This woman is a joke and a disgrace to woman leadership.

I dont think anyone was voting for her experiance, on her stand on the issues anyway. It is because she is a women, and you cant say that.

I love that he can be honest. I really doubt all these Palin supporters truly think she's a great choice. I believe they are saying they love her to fool themselves and try to fool the rest of us.

First OFF: Chuch Hagel is very sexy

Second: In defending her own foreign policy experience, Palin has said that Alaska’s proximity to Russia gives her international expertise. Hagel, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called that notion “insulting to the American people.” THANK YOU : SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT.....THE MEDIA SURE WON'T

I just don't understand why Mr. McCain snubbed Mitt Romney. I was excited by Sarah at first, but with all this coming out about her using a personal yahoo account for government work, I am questionning her judgment. Mitt Romney understands the economy, and has strong judgment about how to proceed in the world. I am afraid it will be Obama in 2008. All I can hope for now is Romney 2012...

I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE TO

STRETCH ANY THING THAT MUCH.

Say no to McPain

Thank you for being honest, Gov Parlin just isn't ready for this position. We can't just bury our heads in the sand, this is about our country people.

Go, Senator Hagel. Even members of her own party realize she is not qualified to be V.P. Since he is a friend of McCain, to bad he didn't voice this to him before he picked her. But, then McCain probably wouldn't have listened anyway. He needed to select a female to get my female sisters to vote for him. Wish he had picked a more qualified female; that might have helped.

Is Obama a comedian or a politcian. I can't really tell anymore. His jokes really do suck though! He called McCain Dennis Kucinich because of Palin. This dude is stupid. Go ahead CNN moderator. At least you got to read it.

Please... lock me in a hotel room with a staff of policy advisors for 3 weeks and I'd be able to answer the questions she's getting, too... Hagel hit the nail right on the head.

McCain is a douche. Vote Obama 2008.

"I can see Russia from my House" – Tina Fey as Sarah-dippity

I mean guys, let's be honest here: What else do you need to be convinced that Obama is THE right guy for the job?

CHECK THAT!!! I am off my game today! I thought it read HAGEE! Hagel is a good guy. CNN please don't post that last comment of mine! Hagel is right on about Palin and a valued Obama supporter!

Hagel, thanks for the sanity. Atleast you get it!

Sarah Palin is a criminal that needs to incarcerated. McCain's judgement in picking her is an obvious sign that the man has no ability to lead this country.

What a joke this must be to the rest of the world! I will be truly ashamed of America if we elect the GOP ticket.

We love you Chuck! I hope your life after the Senate is more honest.

Yes thats right, at 'stretch'... like the span of the bridge to no-where.

All McCain and Palin have been doing throughout this campaign is being 'insulting to the American people!'

sorry! I meant going dooowwwn

Sarah Palin is laughably unprepared.
But it won't be so funny if she gets elected.
Then it'll be tragic.

Now Sen. Hagel sounds like the real "Maverick" of the GOP. Maybe he should've been the republican running for POTUS.

Thank you Hagel....stop this insanity!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

By the very fact you say Palin's experience is a "stretch" you are ALSO saying that Obama's experience is a "stretch"

Thanks for the heads up.

No Vote For Obama!!

I still wish Obama had picked Hagel...

Chuck Hagel, the new driver of the 'Staight Talk Express'.

I'm not sure what's more insulting to the American people: Palin's comment regarding her "international expertise" vis a vie her view of Russia from Alaska, or Hagel thinking the rest of America values anything he has to say when he verbally condemns one of the largest religious denominations (Catholicism) as though he is judge and jury. Right wing nuts, both Palin and Hagel.

It seems the floodgates have opened for the 'elightened' GOP members to speak out against McCain and Palin.

Pity the GOP fanatics don't realize when their own candidate is insulting their intelligence.

Thanks Hagel for making that very clear. I have more experience than she.

When the shock of this gimmick settles, (McCain gambling with an important decision before his presidency) alot more top GOP officals will question it openly. Especially since McCain has been Lying and acting confusedly of late!!!!!!!!

Of course, Palin has foreign policy experience. I heard she ate belgian waffles this morning for breakfast.

things fall apart....

Something tells me that America is starting to wake up...

palin does not have a experience to be VP or President why when some ask her in the audience about her experience in foreign policy she left and got off the subject she is awful...She need to continue her job in Alaska Palin is a lier

But.. but... but... she can see Russia from her house. And she has a lot of "life experience"... just like Dr. Phil (who isn't really a doctor).

The way the cookies crumble

Kind of speaks for itself with a high-level GOP Senator says his party has insulted the American people just by their VP selection.

More Republicans will realize what a loose cannon McCain is. Palin reminds me of a hall monitor in middle school.

Mrs alaskan beuty is going in dooowwnnnnn

YES WE CAN

Ya think?

My proximity to my own body does not make me a doctor.

Peace.

It's far from a stretch. Her scripted press conferences show me how "intelliginet she is. What a joke. Put her on the Bill Maher show and let's see how she handles that scrutiny. Joe is going to wipe the floor with her.

I am the Great and Powerful Palin!

Ignore that woman behind the curtain!

interesting

I heard a lot about the economy from Biden this week. Why do we not get to see more of Biden. I know he is not black, or a women, but there has got to be something positive and interesting about him that is worth reporting. So far, I am still under impressed with the current coverage, or quality of stories on him. For a story to run, it needs legs. For a man who has been in public service has long as he has, I think he is getting the short end of the stick. He may not have gotten a lot of votes in is Presidential run. But, then again, Palin did not even run. This man may seriously be the most qualified of all the candidates.