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"For the first time in my life, I am proud to agree with Karl Rove"...

It already has!

END THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA!

Just more lies from Gidget does Fargo. She and McCrypt are such liars why is this even news anymore? Just another guilty republican liar.

Just like Larry Craig who we now know must have been “tapping” out Broadway show tunes in that bathroom stall!

Someone asked Palin yesterday a policy question and instead of answering it, she said something to the effect of i say ask me anything you want, play stump the candidate or something like that. That was her answer? She didnt answer anything, and then McCain stepped in.

Obama, while still green, can answer a question.

It is so sad to me, because i used to like McCain, that he is willing to go so low as to play second fiddle to Palin just to get his name up as president.

Ohh look guys!! The Dow is about 60-80 pointsd low!! I was right!!! UNDER baby!!! LOL!!!!

Why does Rove have a platform??? Oh yeah, he’s the evil mastermind who focused millions of Americans on the non-issues like gay-marriage, gays are the reason traditional marriages are on the decline, gays are destroying the country… “Me thinks Rove protest too much…hmmm!”

lOOK AT ROVES FACE IN THE PICTURE! CAN YOU SAY RIBIT, RIBIT!
HE LOOKS LIKE A FAT TOAD!

from the Lips of the Smear man Himself Rove shouln't you be in Jail by now if the democrats win you will be. Obama 08 the Truth Canidate

Man this guy is cunning...u can never tell what he is up to...but this is the definite trick up the republicans sleeve...don't fall for it people!

Obama '08

It already has, people are seeing her for the pathological liar that she is. Why won't she release her tax records? Why do they say she is ready to be VP when she is not even ready to give interviews?

Can this comment be considered in any way prescient, in light of the fact that Palin mania has already subsided?

HELLO- the excitement is already gone. its all the GOP's lying that's hurting them–2 pathological liars on one ticket–thats amazing . Palin still can't answer a question without a prewritten script . and as for McCain -he can't read it or remember it , but hey he invented Blackberry. do you thing RIM knows this-LOL

ISSUES AND TRUTH MATTER –TALK ABOUT THE ISSUES.and stop saying the economy is fundamentally safe.

Rove is being.......honest?! Hell must have frozen over.

Perhaps you should explain to all the parents of special needs kids that you claim to be an advocate for, just why you vetoed $275,000 from the Special Olympics budget while governor of Alaska, therefore, cutting it by half.

We adults can handle the many lies we have come to expect from you about your record, but this is particularly grievous, because with friends like you, these kids do not need any enemies

WHY IS THIS MAN NOT IN JAIL!

Hey Karl,
any insite as to why Sarah Palin continues to lie? How did she react when asked to be the V.P. candidate?

A) without hesitation (as she told Charles Gibson)

B) after discussing the idea with her daughters (as told to Sean Hannity)

If she did ask for her daughter's opinion, she should have told the first dude because he didn't know his daughter's knew what was going on. (as told to Greta Van Susstern)

Republican Conservatives do turn on their young!

Don't fool yourself fellow bloggers! There are a significant number of Republicans who look at the McCain/Palin ticket with disdain. Many so-called Republican surrogates of the McCain/Palin ticket have/are speaking out indirectly against it (i.e. Lindsey Graham, Carly Fiorina, and now Karl Rove).

Karl Rove was talking up the McCain/Palin ticket as smart for McCain 5 days after McCain announced her as his VP on Aug. 29th. But ever since Palin's interview with ABC's Gibson and the financial market mess, even conservative thinkers such as George Will and David Brooks really question whether McCain was right to pick Palin.

Rove calling out the Rethugs. The earth must be spinning backwards or something.

How hypocritical is America, we complain about Sen. Obama don't wear an American pin, where is McCain's American pin, and can someone please tell him to try to remember at least 1 sentence without reading every single word, getting confused on what he is saying.

Hope no one Hacks into my e-mail for my comment.

McCain picking Palin was believed to be a rash decision and events every day are proving this to be true. Either she was not properly vetted or she was and the McCain campaign thought they could keep this stuff under wraps. Either way his judgment, or lack thereof is in question. She was a bad pick and we will lose this election because of it.

Palin excitement will die down before the freak show comes to a town near me?
Palin should get a new line on the stump.
Question: What do you bring to the table?
Answer: Drama.

HOLY COW!!!!

Rove, please keep talking honey!
The more you talk, the more you damage the Mavericks.

LMAO!!!
GO OBAMA

ROVER THE DOG IS A DIRTY DOG. TWO FACED AND SHOULD BE KEPT AT ARMS LENGTH. AND BY THE WAY WHO CARE WHAT HE THINKS.

OBAMA..........08

Michelle in Philly – Senator Obama (that title is curiously left out in Fix News) has been criticized, scrutinized and answered tough questions for more than 19 months. He fought and came out ahead of both the Clintons!!

There isn't enough research in the world that can vet Sarah Palin in the next few weeks – let everyone do their job and shut up!

The only thing needed to complete the picture is Rove saying all of these things while munching on a drumstick from KFC. He is grotesque to look at. Reminds me of Henry the Eighth.......

Sarah what color is your lipstick?

In what aspect, Mike?

Game over!

Hey Michelle in Philly, Obama sat down with Bill O'Reilly. Can't get much tougher than that.

And it's more than I can say for Mooseburger Palin.

Check your facts next time.

Palin is a flawed V.P. pick. He choose her not for her qualifications, but because she is a woman. Did He honestly believe women would fall for that? We are much smarter than he credits us. I am, in fact, insulted. I would never vote for a woman who charged rape victims for their own rape kits. That is cruel and unjustified!

I don't care what Karl Rove says, Barack and Joe are still the better pick. I anyone can vote for a Republican at this crucial time is absolutely stupid. God forbid that anything were to happen to either presadential candidate, however, at least Joe Biden would be the safer choice to step in to become President.

Michelle in Philly,

I've done a lot of research. I have never found the information that so many like you insinuate is out there.

Lets see some links to these facts you allude to. I'll look at it. Where's it at?????

Why don't you negative people just shut up. If you know so much why didn't you run this country or do something about the war, economy?
I have never seen or heard or so many ignorant people and it is really an embaressement to the American people. Are you people US born citizens?

> When has any news media outlet who sat with Obama to interview him
> ever asked him any tough questions?

Ummm... last month when Bill O'Reilley interview him for FOX News. I guess you don't remember that too much... maybe that's because Obama held his own and didn't come away looking like a total dolt unlike some other hockey mom who shall remain unmentioned.

Looks like Darth Vader has wandered off the reservation.

The McCain and Palin act is truly a game. They master the Art of lying.

John McCain in one breath said not to tax the Rich and then in the next breath he said that the CEO and CFO are Stealing money which one is it?

Is John McCain if confuse?

Why is Sarah Palin alway Yelling?

She's acting like a Car Selling model what is she trying to sale..

America needs to look under the hood...

CarMax rejects that car.

Rove's correct. The surge generated by Palin won't last.

Remember, Karl Rove is first and foremost a careerist. He wants to be known as the guy with the sharpest, most accurate political judgments. So, the advice he's recently offered to Obama is truthful. Obama will help his own chances of getting elected, he if attacks McCain and Bush but pretty much ignores Palin. Palin's a fluffball who will fade all on her own.

i'm sure alot of mcclueless supporters are wandering if karl have been drinking from the same cool laid the OBAMA SUPPORTERS HAVE. LOL..........clearly, the GOP brand is in trouble. Prominent but croocked republican have signal the danger ahead with sarah as mcclueless V.Pig pick.
i don't want to say i told you so but i told you guys she was bad and she was a political imposter, placed on the ticket to deflect attention. now she has to answer to the press, the currious georges out there and now even conservative are saying "what was mclame thinking."

I don't know why Democrats are leaving their battle to the media and people like Rove to fight. Republicans for six years were in control of both arms of Govt and the Executive branch. And the Republicans have had the gutts to accuse the congress that Democrats have controlled only for two years of being reduncdant. And the Democrats are not fighting back harshly against these people. This is a mess. I like the Democarts but sometimes they made me question their political abilities. If the shoes were on the other side the Republicans would have bled this for all it's worth.

60 DAYS? It only lasted 6 after you allowed Gidget to giggle her way thru an interview.

Feeling a bit like a used condom Sarah?

You should, as the republicans have definitely used you and had "their way with you"(hope that is biblical enough for you).

To Michelle in Philly:

Darling have you been living under a rock for these past 20 months. Obama has constantly gotten tough questions and he's constant;y given truthful answers. Please explain to me what type of person would vote for a man that doesn't know how many houses he owns. That's absurd!!! It's past time for change in the White House.

OBAMA '08!!!

Why can't Sarah Palin answer questions from the real media outlets? What does this chic have to hide? When is this sideshow going to be over? It feel like I'm watching a circus act. I can't believe this is real. Karl Rove is the ring leader. Why are we listening to the "Swift Boat King?"

I wish Karl Rove would stop talking, too. He'll talk to anybody but Congress.

And how can you compare yourself to a pitbull when you won't even be interviewed, and all you can do is whine that you haven't been treated with the proper deference?

McCain is attacking the republicans and Carl Rove does not like that. I don't trust him either.

THIS MAN has to be a SEXIST, why would he run his own party down. Im a DEMOCRAT and I can see that.

He's giving a point that everyone already knows, especially the Obama Camp. They're doing just fine without him. This man is constantly trying to pull himself out of the bowels of inhumanity into decent society, and he can't. Stop paying attention to him, stop posting what he says. He should be in jail, where he can't profit from his crimes.

He sold his soul, but let's not sell ours. The man is a leach, shun him.

Obama/Biden 08

Whoever keeps pulling this guy's string, please stop.....

Ron,

I think you are right!!

Somebody needs to seriously investigate this! Has anyone ever seen Rove and Limbaugh in the same room together??

The conspiracy thickens!!

First off, who cares what Karl Rove thinks... Stop asking him questions unless it's when he's going to join th Hairclub for men.

I am waiting to see this Pig On A Spitt give out information to other in stripes in Prison. Rove should not be in front of a mike giving his views on anything. He thinks he is so smart. All of his corruptions will soon catch up with him and I will be so happy to see that. Take him completely out of the public's eye.

What Michelle in Philly said.....

There is NOTHING behind Obama's speeches. He talks pretty, but has not substance. Why does he need a teleprompter all of a sudden? He can deliver a speech but can't be specific on issues without notes. He may well have some difficulty in the debates, especially in the Twon Hall format. I guess we know why he rejected the McCain suggestion of a series of joint, town hall appearances. I think he agreed to that during the primaries, but to steal a term from most of you "Lied" about that, just like the public financing issue.

I thought it was dead already.

Palin is a joke.

Even Chuck Hagel knows that.....

Typical male-speak. Just can't stand it that a woman has the spotlight.

The writing on the wall speaks of a G.O.P demise. When and if Obama wins, Rove knows that it will be open season on his party. Becoming more personal and transparent is his way of trying to protect himself and the G.O.P. from political extinction.

ONE NATION

Obama 08!!!!!!!

Willing to take a chance. I love my country to much to see a it go down hill by the republicans.

KARL ROVE defending Democrats saying once that McCain's ads were too over the top and now saying Palin-mania will soon play out? This is truely the end of the world. When will the 7 horsemen of the apacolypse show up?

We Already Know She Was Picked As A Ploy! Her Shine Is Gone!

Palin in no way overshadows the career history, the preparedness to lead, and the vision of a McCain Presidency.

Clearly–she is a phenomenon–and may have a political future in her own right. But there is only one choice for President.

You can choose an agent (mindless, and inexperienced) of change like Obama.

Or a seasoned veteran who has warned of many of the problems we are facing today–while a lone Senator. A war hero–who has exulted in victory–and suffered at the hands of an enemy. Who better than anyone understands ALL of the roles of the President: negotiate treaties, preside as Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces; preside of exectution of the laws of the land; preserve the peace; defend the safety and security of the United States.

Palin is great. And clearly...she has more executive experience than the Democratic candidate and teh VP candidate–but she is running for VP slot. Nobody is more cognizant of that fact than Palin.

She will defer to the expert.
The citizens will make the right choice. Despite Mr. Rove.

Karl Rove is up to something but eventually his plan will be revealed.

I wouldn't trust him with a pig and a tube of lipstick

I think even Karl Rove (who has always put his personal interests above those of the country) realizes that Palin is a serious detriment to the Republicans grand scheme of things. She is starting to do some real damage to the brand in the sense that they are now viewed as desperate and needy... that is something that could never have been said of Bush and his cronies.

Palin/McCain is a disgrace to Republicans and an insult to the American voter ! True, a large part of the American electorate is rather ...simple – but even for those Palin/McCain has to be too stupid (I hope).

she's gettin heckled in iowa.
i love iowa.
iowa loves barack.

Karl is up to something fishy here. someone needs to guard the back door, it seems karl is trying to slip in. can you say TROJAN HORSE.

Who is the scariest:

Bush
Cheney
Rove
Palin

The all make my sick and my flesh crawl.Uhhhhhhhhhh!

If McCain really put "Country First" as he claims, he would have picked Mitt Romney for VP.
No, instead he went for Republican first, took a gamble to capitalise on the Hillary voter angst, and is now trying to lie his way to power.

Country First my hat. Enough is enough!

Obama-Biden 2008.

I smell a RAT. Rove is up to something. Be careful people!

Karl Rove is definitley up to something. Maybe he see's the writing on the wall and is thinking of trying to switch sides. But the democrats would never have him. Karl Rove is a pathetic excuse for an American, along with The whole Bush administration, McCain and Palin. Don't let them take our country any lower!! Vote Obama/Biden!!!

By Maverick, Bill, do you mean someone who caves to his party base instead of standing up for what he believes? Anyone remember the good old days of the straight talk express?

Republicans for Obama. It's the smart choice!

In the town hall meeting she never answered the specifics of her foreign policies and was beating around the bush.

Can she name the captial and heads of the countires of the close allies of USA?

McCain should have picked Huckabee instead of taking a chance on a dangerous and incapable unknown. Now I'm going to vote for Obama, because at least both of them are reasonably capable of doing the job of the president. McCain might be able to be President, but Palin isn't even able to be vice president, she has no idea what a vice president even does. And if something happens to McCain, Caribou Barbie will be the leader of the free world!

Obama 08, or even Barr 08, but definitely not McCain Ever.

We need a 911 panel to investigate the statements by KR

Wow! Karl Roves got more chins than a Chinese phone book.

MCCAIN AND PALIN GET SOME NEW LINES. BUT, YOU SHALL. FIRST TOP LYING. AMERICAN PEOPLES, SEE AND HEAR. WHAT WE MAYBE GETTING FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. A HOCKEYMOM AND A HER PITTBULL ON A LEACH.

Anyone notice that McCain is looking more and more confused??

Rove is so out of touch with the base anymore, I don't think anyone should take his advice seriously. (although I can't help agreeing with him that Palin's charm will quickly fade).

Probably Rove is not really trying to give any positive advice to anyone. He is just trying to improve his image and very low approval ratings. He has even lower approval ratings than Bush and Cheney which is pretty sad. Many people think he should have been forced to face hearings and maybe criminal charges. Whatever he says should be taken with a grain of salt and a lot of caution. Recently on the Daily show they showed him before Obama picked his VP ripping Kaine because he was just a governor and wasn't qualified and then they fast forwarded to him praising McCain's pick of Palin even though she has a lot less experience. On that same show, they showed O'Reily saying really horrible things about Jaime Lyn Sears unwed pregancy and blaming the parents. Then they fastforwarded a few months to him praising the Palins. There's a lot of double talk and hypocracy from both Rove and O'Reilly.

Everytime I look at this man I just can't help thinking about "Lipstick on a Pig! Go Obama/Biden '08

WASP member

Why do we even pay attention to Rove? He's entirely a nonfactor in this election. Why is this at the top of the political ticker. Gives a platform to someone whose voice has dominated our political consciousness for far too long already.

Could we just pay attention the candidates? Kthnxbye.

I don't know....either McCain did something to turn Rove off or Rove turned into a new leaf? I am betting on that Rove is bitter. I just can't trust Rove.

why are these CNN articles all biased towards Obama. They are taking words out of Rove's mouth. It is plain common sense that someone like Palin will not enjoy the same media coverage for another seven weeks. Rove is just stating the obvious that every Republican will admit.

What is she hiding?

Why doesn't John McCain get the economy?
"Sound fundementals" = out of touch.

It looks like Mr. Rove is fishing for a job as a political pundit.

We all know that, but good spin. keep telling us what we all already know, to keep yourself relevant.

Has Rove become a born again or wants to make it right for his wrong doings in the past two elections? Or is it another ploy of the republicans to throw Obama campaign off guard. They need to be careful and watch closely. It is hard to trust person who has such bad reputaion even if he is saying something that is true and sincere.

Who cares what Karl Rove is lying about these days? He needs to be in jail. Obama has never attacked Mrs Palin. Who is arrogant, Mr Rove, or Turd Blossom, as the few who love you call you? This time we want an intelligent president. If he uses a few big words that you don't understand, then so be it. Sorry!

I once stood 3 feet from Rove. He looked at me and initiated movements that could possibly have lead to....SHUDDER... a handshake! He saw the look of horror on my face and turned away.
I still have nighmares.......

Again McCain wants Obama to do "town hall meetings beside him ?" Oh please, why should Obama cave in to just what McCain wants ? because McCain KNOWS in a real debate with tough hard economy questions againdst Obama he is going to show up pretty ignorant and is trying everything he can to get out of reg debates !!!!!!! what a COWARD McCain really is....oh booo hoo
Obama, Obama, Obama all the way

It won't die down if the Obamatards think they'll win the election by smearing ANOTHER woman.

They don't know how to counter her on the issues, so they attack her character which happens to be her strongest trait. Bad move...

God, I can't wait for the debates. I only hope they're moderated better than the primaries.

Rove is just understanding that defeat for McCain is near!!! about 48 days near...

What is he up to?

Bill September 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

McCain will be the only maverick running with the experience to change DC.
Where was he for the last 26 years? If he REALLY wanted to shake Washington up GOP was in charge of the WH, the congress and the senate for 6 years. The results: economic collapse, foreclosure,2 wars and 911.

I REALLY wish CNN would stop paying attention to the stupid things that come out of Karl Rove's mouth. He is completely irrelevant to anything.

Karl Rove is really working to defeat McCain. His recent actions and statements certainly don't support him at all. The question becomes: Why is Karl Rove working to defeat McCain?

Why is Karl Rove an ANALYST instead of an INMATE?

I still blame him for helping the worst president in our nation's history get elected.

He is right on one thing. Sarah Palin will come down off of her pedestal as soon as she starts answering the questions voters want asked.

Rove realizes he will need work after next year. I smell a book deal.

How is it that I've been agreeing with Karl Rove all of a sudden? He's actually been telling the truth, some..

Karl Rove telling the truth.. GOP steered the country in a bad direction yet still has a fighting chance to win, is this election getting wierd or what?

Hey Michelle in Philly, you're an idiot just like your stooge presidential candidate.

Of course Palin was a political pick, McCain needed it to boost his ratings. And maybe that will help him temporarily, but frankly it scares me when a man who wants to run our country makes an ignorant decision like picking Palin (when he could have picked someone with much more experience). Do we want someone leading our country who is just looking out for himself? At least Obama is looking out for our country and picking someone who is qualified to be Vice President, and is not just a show boat pick.

It's a trick. People are asking for less "drawn-out" and more precise answers from Obama. Rove wants America to think that Obama is all words and little substance. Let's let Obama know to give them the substance and keep it simple!!!

If any of you think Karl Rove is somehow being genuine, you're wrong. While we sit and comment on internet news stories, he and his staff are scarmbling to find an "October Surprise" to spring on the American people about Obama and/or Biden, if they haven't found something they think can stick. Mark my words.

The solution: do MORE than just vote. Talk to those people who are still (unbelievably) on the fence. Volunteer to drive people to the polls on Election Day. Do NOT be shy about why you're voting for Obama/Biden.

NO ONE can afford another four years of what we've ALL endured the past EIGHT – republicans and democrats alike and everything in between.

Well..Well Rove..
Obama has displayed good judgment. insight, intelligence and even portions of an economic plan to restore America. His relative 'lack of experience' (as Republicans like to coin the phrase), is countered by Biden's experience and his foreign policy credentials..

McCain's ignorance of current events, his absent mindedness, along with his overall lack of intelligence is countered by Palin's ..... hmm, uhhh.. INEXPERIENCE!!!

Don't worry Karl..U are going to be exiled too... Just like GWB

I agree with Karl Rove perhaps for the first time but, I can see why the Sarah express is going to get derailed – SHE WON'T STOP LYING!

OK, sometimes, it's just exaggeration or just plain ignorance but the rest of the time it's just plain old lies!

keep talking keep talking !!!!! lol

The idea that Pa-Lie-N could be the president has scared the truth out of Carl Rove, he is willing offer Obama free advise in hopes of preventing that from happening. Cindy keep your eyes on John, he has his eye on Palin and she has meet his qualifications. The Republicans have to be pulling their hair out. Thank you Pa-lie-N, for helping the democratics. OBAMA 08, OBAMA NOW!

McCain speech – every time they chant their name or USA USA USA, they"re covering up the people who are heckling.

What a shame our right to freedom of speech will be gone if "avoid subpoenas" McCain/Palin get into office.

I don't trust Rove as far as I could throw him. Whatever he says, take with a grain of salt, and then some. If it walks like a ......, and talks like a ......., it MUST be a .......!

What ever happened to that SUPOENA, anyway ???

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN-PALIN !!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

You can't buy integrity Rove.

Someday you will look at the faces of the millions of people you hurt and want a good legacy. Too bad, it's in the toilet, along with any semblance of respect for you, or your offspring. For generations the name Rove will be synonymous with treason.

Obama/Biden 08

"she came on in a very powerful way" Rove did you mean she came on in a very lying way. She was only doing what your and McCain told her to do, and of course READ what she was told to read. Wait, to my understanding SHE was a GREAT liar in Alaska..........WAIT a minute is that what you are trying to say Rove, this is the reason you and McCain picked her, that EXPLAINS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON"T TRUST HIM OBAMA, their UP to SOMETHINGGGGGGG................

As much as I hate to say this, but I think Rove is a "Closet Obama Supporter". He is a political mastermind, and enjoys the strategic maneuvering. I think he is really enjoying the cat-and-mouse game both campaigns are playing. Too bad he is a scumbag. I do give him credit for electing a dud twice in the White House.

Why is this guy still relevant??

The Palin "Excitement" is more like watching a train wreck.

Karl, don't you and Palin have a few subpoenas to comply with?

She was a risky gamble from a failing campaign. She is a gimmick, nothing more. Don't tell me she was picked for her qualifications, that's absurd. Yes, it is reasonable to questions Obama's readiness too... that's fair. But to say she is more qualified is just stupid. Attacking Obama, is not a sufficient answer to questions regarding her qualifications.

It is a clear sign that Johnny McCain does not put our country first, he puts himself first.

Palin = Gimmick

Excitement is not evrything, it is only emotion, and we cannot trust our emotion whether it is for Obama or McCain. The real question is experience, ability and character. We are asking the same questions about all candidates, especially Obama who is running for the highest office in the land, or the most powerful position in the world, a dangerous world.

Michelle in Philly,

I think you need to get your facts straight. Obama has sat down with friendly and hostile interviewers, including the likes of Bill O'Reilly. When McCain or Palin sits down with Rachel Maddow or Keith Olberman, come back to me.

Good luck with your misinformation and distortions!

Louisiana and Arkansas, nobody is talking about these two states. Arkansas is Clinton/democrat territory and Louisiana got hit hard by two or three hurricanes that the GOP did little about. I think those two are going to be Democrat blue this year.

Amendment to my previous response: Rove is right about PALIN, WRONG about Obama! Rove calling OBAMA arrogant??? PLEASE!
OBAMA and BIDEN will win by a landslide. People see through picks like Palin in a heartbeat.

Of course Obama picked Biden for his experience and knowledge of foreign policy and the economy. Obama should be using the saying Country First. If something should happen to Obama, Biden could take over on Day One. Obama was thinking of the U.S. 1st and what would be best for it. He could of taken the political way out like McCain and picked a no nothing, no experience, wacky women like Palin too just to get more votes. And no one can say Obama didn't vet Biden. Can you say the same for McNuts. Who nominates a person for VP who is presently under investigation for abusing their powers as Governor, whos family life has low morals and who doesn't even agree with the policies you plan to put in effect as President. Both McCain and Palin are an insult to the women in American.. Do they really think we are so dumb that we don't see right thru this lie.

Karl is such a nice man.

Uh, Karl, It has already happended.

Rove is right about Obama's choice of Biden as a political pick, but you know what?? THere is a big difference in his "political pick" and McCain's "political pick" ... Obama's choice of Biden will help him and the rest of the country and is good for both of those while McCain's choice of Palin is only good McCain and not at all good for the rest of the country (heck even Chuck Hagel said today that he doubts Palin is ready ... he hasn't said anything like that about Barack).

It's a setup. I DON'T BELIEVE A WORD OF IT. Rove is a pathalogical liar. He is in cahoots with the AMERICAN ISSUES PROJECT – the ones that SWIFTBOATED John Kerry. They are geting ready to launch their attack. Obama is ready. He is one step ahead.

Firstly, Rove belongs behind bars for committing treason by divulging the secret identity of a CIA operative for political purposes and undermining the work Agent Plame was involved in with preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Since Rove dropped her name, conditions have become progressively more dangerous in the area of potential Iranian involvement in nuclear proliferation and development.
Secondly, anything Rove has to say about this presidential race, of course, should be seen as the same strain of calculated, propagandistic drivel that he and his cohorts at Fixed Noise are so adept at disseminating.

Something smells in DC!

Maybe it's the rat trap Karl Rove is setting.

Don't like it a bit.

I need a bath just from LOOKING at that guy!!
It could well be that like a long, long list of former loyalists who have been badly burned by the Bush/Cheney team, Rove has realized his credibility has been damaged beyond repair like:
Colin Powell
Scott McClellen
Condi Rice
Monica Goodling
Dick Armey
Maybe he'll join Team Obama?

Karl –

YOU gave us G W Bush, the worst (at least the dummest) leader the free world has ever known. Want to do something for your country for a change? Vote Democratic and keep your big mouth shut!

Best wishes,

He's diminishing the public's expectations of Palin, so when she gets through the VP debate without a major gaffe, she'll be declared the winner – like W was against Al Gore.

The Republican campaign is going to crash and burn into political oblivion – they will be in the political wilderness for at least 16 years, I predict. Every Republican I see/hear are acting as though they dont belong to the incumbent party, which is responsible for the crisis (on all front)in America. They are behaving as if they are of a third party. They are totally at fault, the fundamental principles that they have supported all these years, are coming home to roost. John McCain and Sarah Palin both ascribe to the failed policies of the party. I hope the American people wake up this time.

Does anyone beside me find that it strange that while McCain believes in a "culture of life" his wive's family and fortune depends on an industry that is responsible for 40K -50k deaths a year in automoble accidents?

Karl Rove told McCain to get Palin and now he knows that this was a stupid move. Rove knows that Palin has NO substance and knows NOTHING at all about the country's economy, foreign policty etc.. That shows you that McCain can't think for himself and he would be a puppet for Bush in the Whitehouse.

Annette
Atlanta, Georgia

I just can not stand this potato head guy, did you guys see he was insuling Allen Colms for telling the facts about Mccain having 59 lobbiest working in his compagn more than any body in polical history.

"Rove also told the AP Obama is an "arrogant dilettante,"

What does that make Rove?

Palin needs to back away from using Heart's "Barrcuda". A more appropriate theme song for her and McShame is from the Thompson Twins: "Lies, Lies"

Rove is the one who's arrogant. He should be in prison for contempt of court instead of handing out not-so-accurate election advice. So far, the Democrats don't seem to want to uphold the rule of law in an election year – it might galvanize the opposition. Oh, well, in sixty days, with a decisive win by the Democrats, those in the Bush administration who violated the law (and the Constitution) may be standing on ice as thin as the ice on which polar bears now stand, thanks to the very same "it can't happen to ME!" arrogance that threatens the entire globe. And with the current financial crisis, caused by Republican deregulation once again (didn't anyone remember the S and L debacle?!), we may not have the financial cushion we thought we had to address global warming. At this point, if people can't see how badly the current Republican Administration as screwed this country, then I supposed we will get what we deserve. Thank you, Karl Rove!

CNN – I know you won't post this, you haven't posted any of my comments, but here goes.

You all should check out the article on msnbc.com regarding Palin's governing tactics. She claims to want open government, but expects total secrecy from her staff. She uses personal email accounts so they can't be subpeoned when something goes wrong. She fires people when they disagree with her and appoints friends that are not qualified to run the departments.

Is that the type of government you want?

Funny how Obama suddenly had "foreign policy experience" after a one-week sightseeing trip abroad.

Let's send Sarah Palin over there for a week. Not only would she draw bigger crowds than Obambi - it would shut the Obama camp up about HIS foreign policy experience - which is a great, big ZERO other than that orchestrated photo-op - which is why he had to pick Biden - who voted FOR the war in Iraq, to boot!

LOL – Obama/Biden - what a couple of losers - what do they ACTUALLY stand for?!

This former Hillary supporter is proudly voting for McCain/Palin!!!!!!!!!

Notice how his comments immediately have us talking about her again. Karl Rove never does ANYTHING unmotivated....there is a reason why he is keeping his nose in this, make no mistake. It is not as Joe would say "an ephinany" and sudden love of truth. Do not be distracted.

Barack Obama = Lying, Corrupt, Political Hack.

this is a trick........don't fall for it

they want media attention for palin.......................

think about the e-mail hacking.................it was an inside thing.........

I know this.....................they want us to sympathise with palin...............

believe me...........it's from a reliable source

Coming from such a pillar of morals as Karl Rove, this "news" can be essentially ignored as useless. Like everything else Rove says.

Did someone finally inject this guy with a truth serum?

This guy is a real piece of work. Now he's campaigning for himself. He probably wants to be the next Director of the CIA under whatever President wins. You have to admire his incredible ability at mind games.

ONE NATION

Rove is one example of why Americans are really tired of the old style politics. We have so many more dire needs right now than worry about this "silly season" stuff.

I'm voting straight Democratic ticket for the first time in my life. Republican economics has failed during MANY presidents and congresses, including at the state level.

The Democrats just have more intelligent approaches and are the only ones who back individuals, small businesses, and workers....PERIOD

It would be nice if her 'celebrity' finally did die down. That way the issues (you know the little things that should be used to gauge electability) are discussed. I am also sure that Palin would like the 'Troopergate' press to die down, especially now that she won't (nor will anyone in the administration) cooperate with the investigation all of the sudden.

I hope Americans really are smarter than McCain-Palin are hoping.

I sitting here in my office listing to John spew his lies, and he just called Obama part of the problem in washington; this comming from a man that was there the 26 years?? Go freakin figure????

One must always wonder what Rove's agenda is. This is not a man concerned with governance, ethics, voter's rights or competence. What does he want, I wonder?

at least he doesn't lie like john mccain does

Rove telling the truth...maybe the dow will go back to 15,000, he just wants to be heard. When the Democrats take complete control of congress and the White House...they need to put him and the entire Bush team in jail!

I miss the John McCain of 2000; the Republican-sponsored 2008 version is just a shell of a man spouting lies, fabrications, half-truths, and BS. Recycled philosophies, dangerous political hijinks, unqualified picks and reckless rhetoric are self-serving and, more importantly, threatening to our domestic security. A ‘maverick’ does not mimic the talking points of Herbert Hoover while towing the Republican Party line. An elephant cannot change colors unless it lies in the mud…

SARAH PALIN IS NOTHING MORE THAN A PARROT ... AND JOHN MCCAIN IS NOTHING BUT A BAKED POTATO THAT SOMEONE TRIED TO HEAT UP AND FRY ...

MCCAIN-–ONE--TRICK---PONY--TROLLS--HAVE--NOTHING--MORE--TO--SAY---THAN--TYPE--LIKE--THIS-–SORRY--FOOLS

Rove is just buttering the other side of his bread, hoping there's a future for him doing political advisement on the Democratic side. Or it's a fake-out. Either way, he's evil and has done enough damage to the US and the world. As Heidi Klume would say "Rove, you are out!"

All I know is that I do have deep persistent concerns about McCain and Palin. I am very concerned. It does wake me up at night.

Obama doesn't need to go after Palin. She will do herself in.

wow Karl, you leaving the dark side ??

But you are right, the more we see her, the more we will distance ourself from her..

Said the therapist to voting rights, "show us on the dolly where Mr. Rove touched you."

CNN, why are giving this idiot a forum for spreading his message of lies and deceit???

For once I think he is right! The dew is already off of THAT rose!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

aww poor porky, no one listens to him anyone. Check out Sarah's unfavorable ratings- now higher than her favorables.

Of course, when people find out this bimbo is an empty headed beauty queen. She is no where as intelligent as Hillary Clinton.

McCain is a JOKE!

Everytime she opens her mouth the polls go down. This is not the same women that gave what the "Media" called excellent. I can't even believe they wrote some of that stuff without checking the facts. I think if at least one thing she had done was true...maybe America would have cut her some slack. She is a disgrace to the true intelligent women of the US. This is truly shameless!

Please keep her from speaking...she doesn't think fast enough.... The questions that where fielded for the audience yesterday and she responded like a 8th grader.

Shame on the McCain Camp for not vetted this clown. This is not "Let's Make a Deal"

Wow I am just amazed how clueless people really are, I understand partisanship but you people are ridiculous.

When has any news media outlet who sat with Obama to interview him ever asked him any tough questions? You are getting your information from a biased source and you have all their talking points.

Do a little research and you will find the truth and not the lies or the information that is being witheld from the american public.

McCain/Palin 08

Instead of answering questions from the town hall yesterday. Palin skirted the questions going around and around the rosie without the desired answer. I was left bewildered, did I miss anything? Where's the beef?

Who cares.. we all know the truth and the truth is John and Sarah are simply...

Mr. & Mrs John Mcfailin

Talk about carpetbagger,...he's just looking for his next gig. He's a very intelligent guy but he carries alot og baggage

I hate to say that I agree with this guy...........but I can see his point. The Republicans CANNOT allow Palin to overshadow the number one spot. McCain could be President, not Palin, thank goodness. I think the media needs to stop all the hipe. I mean, really, one of CNN's top stories was PALIN RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS IN MICHIGAN OOWN HALL MEETING. Isn't that what candidates are supposed to do???? How is that a top story. I think that CNN is getting a little nuts about this person , given the events in the Economy this week... how's about doing a simplified EASY to understand story detailing each sides economic platforms, or each sides Social Security initiatives, etc. You know ...some of the basics from jounalism 101 ????

That man is a big part of the reason why Bush's approval rating is in the toilet.

He is a liar, crook and a traitor to everything ethical.

He should be rotting in prison.

Rove, who is now sorry they did not pick somebody with knowledge to tackle the current economics and foreign issues that are so critical to the American people today?

I think Mitt would have been a better pick.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

I saw this jerk on Faux News yesterday, outraged that Palen's e-mails were hacked. This coming from a guy who outed a CIA agent, thumbs his nose at checks and balances(Congress), a known liar, travels to Georgia twice doing who knows what. Let's hope we won't have to see the dough boy after Nov. 4.

Ron:

I alwasy thought those two clowns were separated at birth.

Maybe Rove wants one of those "bi-partisan" positions when Obama gets elected ???? or NOT to be criminally indicted ??? I smell a big RAT...

McCain will be the only maverick running with the experience to change DC.

Tell this Rove to join Fix news. I mean ( fox news). or may rush program .

After Katrina, Iraq, World com, Enron, WMD, Mortgage crisis, Inflation, Job lost, Fannie Mae bailout, Bear Stearns, Record Budget deficit, Lowest dollars value ....

Mcsame decision for VP (second top postion) in fifteen minutes interview. ( he is too old to run this country with a mess)

Do we still need another scandal to scrap republican Govt?

Think twice to vote for republican otherwise suffer for next four years.

I think we did not learn a lesson so far?...... In recent weeks, John McCain has shown that he is willing to go into the gutter to win this election. His campaign has become nothing but a series of smears, lies, and cynical attempts to distract from the issues that matter to the American people,

This Mcsame will take us to bridge to nowhere….

ROVE DESERVES TO BE JAILED! He thinks he is above the law and the constitution. Everything he says – or McCain's campaign says – you have to always wonder "what are they trying to spin now?"

Who cares what karl rove says? He should be a felon that is not aloud to vote!

The face of a man who put himself before his country. I've seen enough.

Obama/Biden 08

After all the attention of the rich Hillary supporter defection to McCain, why no blog on Senator Hagel's comments on Palin's total lack of foreign affairs credentials. This man is a true maverick and hopefully a member of Obam's bipartisan team in January.

Also where are the comments on another McCain foreign affairs blunder about Spain not being on of America's allies?

CNN would rather give credibility to a man who should be indicted and is most responsible for taking national campaigns in to the gitter ...give me a break.!

Rove is once again creating facts. Obama has never attacked Palin.

When Obama wins in November, I think he should offer Chuck Hagle a very important position in his cabinet.

If the American people pick McNsane/Palin...who your breath America; we're going down....waaaay down!!!

Where is the reporting of the Alaska Women Reject Palin rally held in Anchorage on September 13th?

Yeah, Rove always come in after the facts and tells you: "I told you so!".
I have yet to see any good advice for any campaign going forward.

McCain is the only maverick in the running that can and will take on special interest groups in DC.

Hey Rove, go away! We all know that Sarah Palin is a political pick. And we also all know that Joe Biden was NOT a political pick. He was the best man for the VP slot.

YES WE WILL!
Obama-Biden '08

WOW Karl Rove is beginning to scare me. He is beginning to sound like an honest man when he speaks of Palin and the Republican Party. That is a frightneing thought.

Thanks for your honesty Karl. You are absolutly right. Her 15 minutes of fame is almost over. Good job Karl. Keep up the good work.

So, Palin is McCain's lifeline.

Would you give up your life preserver if you were in the middle of an ocean and it had a small hole? No, you'd cover the hole with your finger and pray like hell to be rescued. The Republicans have 48 more days, and they're praying like hell.

Resembles Porky Pig huh?

It sure will. It has already started. If you really want to see what Alaskan's think of Palin, go to Youtube.com and search "Alaska rallies against Palin". There are many videos of smart Alaskan's who know the real Palin. She isn't the Princess of Alaska that the GOP would like you to think. More like the ICE QUEEN.

OFCOURSE IT WILL..............

ONCE PEOPLE REALIZE THAT SHE IS THE DOLL THAT SAYS EVERYTHING JOHN MCCAIN WANTS HER TOO AND DOESN'T HAVE AN ORIGNAL THOUGHT IN HER HEAD.... THAT MAKES HER A..............................

I swear to God Karl Rove and Rush Limbaugh are the same guy.

Carl, I thik you were yesterdays news, look who you gave us for eigth years, so who cares what you have to say about our future.

I wonder WHO the real arrogant dillettant is?

I wouldn't trust this guy as far as I could throw the big lug.
GO OBAMA!

Gotta love Karl Rove. He tells it like it is. I don't believe he has faith in McCain and he obviously doesn't support Palin. 'Course negative ads are his speciality but I guess he doesn't want to be seen as the craftsman of a failed presidential candidacy.

Race. All race is why he wants McSame and Palin. He would rather a person that he knows nothing about than to vote Obama. What has Palin and McSame shown that they would do more for the country than Obama and Biden. For 18 months all we would hear is that the country does not know Obama but all of that just went out of the window when it came to Palin and if McSame wins that would put her one last breath from president. Top of the line educated black is still not good enough But C student crash and burn McSame and five univ. in six years to graduate Palin is all American. She does not know nothing about nothing. Race. All race.

So, Palin is McCain's lifeline. Would you give up your life preserver if you were in the middle of and ocean and it had a small hole? No, you'd cover the hole with your finger and pray like hell to be rescued. The Republicans have 48 more days, and they're praying like hell.

Sarah Palin is nothing more than John McCain's talentless opening act.

She's the flavor of the month that many are tiring of. Fortunately, people who are able to think for themselves are pulling back the curtain on this phony and horrified by what they see.

Wow ...I never thought I'd see the day that Rove would be a "boat anchor" for a republican ticket.

Honestly, I think this is a move of self preservation. He may be anticipating Obama will win the election. He doesn't want Obama bringing charges up on him. Smart man...no matter how much I dislike him. Knows how to save his butt!

Besides, we're all americans and we don't need a cheer leader, pom pom, sports caster, hockey mom, learning what a VP does on day one.

I think the American people have 'deep and persistent doubts' about the value of Mr. Rove's comments.

I think the American people have deep and persistent doubts about the readiness of this dynamic and charismatic first-term senator from Illinois," said Rove.

Rove, I think the American people have deep and persistent doubts as to why you are allowed to open your dirty pie hole.

OK WHATS UP WITH ROVE? im not buying this WHAT IS HE UP TOO???

you would have to wonder why carl rove isnt in hiding with bin laden with all the damage he and his sidekicks have done to america. if i was disliked as much as he is id consider living in a bunker in salt flats coming out only on groundhog day.

"I think the American people have deep and persistent doubts about the readiness of this dynamic and charismatic first-term senator from Illinois," said Rove.

Hey jerk!
I am an American and have no doubt whatsoever about this dynamic and charismatic first-term senator from Illinois.

Who cares what Karl Rove thinks! CNN, shame on you. I've been watching you for the past 20 minutes and counting. You are showing the McCain-Palin rally in Iowa continuously without interruption, in FULL. I don't ever recall you showing either Obama or Biden's rallies in FULL, and I'm certain you will not do in the future. I always have to go to the internet to see in full. Shame on you. You are a disgrace to your profession and you are not providing due diligence to the American public. May God hold you accountable for your bias.

"I think they ought to be just honest about it and stop the nonsense about, 'I look out my window and I see Russia and so therefore I know something about Russia,'" he said. "That kind of thing is insulting to the American people."
Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel

This turd blossom should be in jail wearing a nice pretty orange jumpsuit!

Even this nasty piece of work admits it?

Wow.........Rove FINALLY got it right!!! Do you think he and Fiorina will be traveling to Siberia together??

Serious question for Palin: Hola! if you lived in Key West – a mere few miles from Cuba – would this make you an expert on how to handle relations with the Castro government?

Don't let him fool you. Karl Rove is sly as a fox. He is only trying to stir up the faithful.

Lord, I am agreeing with Karl Rove?!?!?! The world is all topsy-turvy!!! I feel dizzy.

America and American will be safe with John McCain and Sarah Palin.
God Bless America.
McCain/Palin 08

When did Karl Rove get out of jail?

Blah, blah, blah, blah.

McCain needs to get another stump speech because the nomination is over. They are such a liar that the only way they can survive is to tell lies..

Who cares about Palin who cares about Rove? She can't even give her position on issues. Hell she can't even answer a question directly....oops......they don't have the answer....lol. Really looking forward to this Biden/Palin debate. That is one pitiful pitbull!!!

Obama/Biden 08

A political pick for McCain would have been Huckabee, but Palin was clearly a psychological pick, not a political pick. McCain likes weak and vulnerable women around him so he can feel manly, and that's what he wanted in a VP–not someone smart and independent, but someone who would do whatever he said because they would be dependent on him. The Palin pick was also psychological and not political because no one in his right mind would pick someone as unqualified as Palin or someone with such scientifically illiterate views or a fundamentalist nut based on politics.

It already is.

After this weeks Wall Street disaster, how could anyone vote for the Republican ticket?? The vast majority of Americans are so easily fooled and even more easily led. How true.

Palin is an empty suite...

Rove calling anyone else "arrogant" is downright hilarious!

Keep talking, Karl. . . just keep talking. . .

The Palin "excitement" will not just die down....it will die completely!

As the truth of her record and leadership become widely known, Independent and moderate voters will reject the misrepresentations that McCain is throwing at us. Palin is not what McCain says, that's already clear....she will ultimately hurt his ticket more than help....mark my words!

Well, well, well. Those Repubs are more afraid of their own than they are of Obama. They know this is a distaster waiting to happen. Remember the Repub newscasters who made their comments into a hot mike who did not support Palin. Well, well, well.

Wow...that's sobering, but I smell a rat. They cannot be trusted, and this may very well be another sympathy ploy ~ since obviously the "alleged" and "most convenient" email hacking situation has proven futile. What else is left if the McBush bag? I'm growing bored with all of the DRAMA...

This American has deep and persistent thoughts that Karl Rove should be behind bars.

For those who still can't grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.

White privilege is when you can get pregnant at seventeen like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your family is a personal matter, and that no one has a right to judge you or your parents, because "every family has challenges," even as black and Latino families with similar "challenges" are regularly typified as irresponsible, pathological and arbiters of social decay.

More to come....

Who in the Heck side are you on? Make up your mind. We surely see that God is performing his task here, and he continues with his task of taking Sarah and John out of this election. We do not need four more years of Bush plus a president in the white house who has committed adultry, what kind of morals are these.

I am listening to McCain... he is pathetic!!! WAR WITH SPAIN!!

What is Rove up to? He's actually making sense and being a little bit reasonable. Something's fishy, because he's never like that.

SOMEONE SEND ROVE AWAY SOMEWHERE... SIBERIA. HE'S CREEPING ME OUT.

She has borrowed an outfit from the Bush wardrobe and McCain’s main means of visibility is clinging to her frock tail.

The excitement about Palin will subside, because she has no substance.

And again, it begs the question (as I'm sure many other people are saying on this thread)....who cares what the hell Carl Rove thinks?

Face it Rove, you're going to need a real job soon.

Serious question for Palin: If you lived in Key West – a mere miles from Cuba -would this make you an expert on how to handle relations with the Castro government?

Softening the crash landing, Rove?

Obama will win by talking about policies, and why his ideas are worth voting for. He should never listen to people like you. We got his back this election, we will vote.

Even Chuck Hagel has doubts about Palin’s VP capablities.

Beware people! She has borrowed an outfit from the Bush wardrobe and McCain’s main means of visibility is clinging to the frock tail of this new American idol.

Karl Rove, you sound much wiser these days. If only McPalin could get some wisedom from you...

Obama '08

Palin is a novelty act. Nothing more, nothing less.

Saddest thing of all is that so many across the country have been in a coma for the last 8 years, especially white women, and when they awoke the first thing they asked for was Kool-Aid.

How pathetic that women are taking such a huge leap backwards and are too ignorant and apathetic to even notice.

Even Chuck Hagel has doubts about Palin’s VP capablities. Beware people! She has borrowed an outfit from the Bush wardrobe and McCain’s main means of visibility is clinging to her frock tail.

Karl Rove has a lot of guts to call anybody "arrogant".

This is an interesting story, Since Palin is doing interviews with Fix News, I mean FOX news. Other reporters are trying to change their tone on the McCain Campaign. I think, they feel that writing positive words, will gain some future gratitude from Republican, with hope of getting a much sought after Palin interview. I think that if Palin does not want to interview, just report the news. I mean after her recent interviews, I never really hear anything news worthy that she said. Except for the fact that she said something at all. If that is the real story, there is no story there. Obama is the hope for the rest of us, and Biden is still my kind of guy. McCain has no answers at all.

I guess the blossom's falling off the turd eh, Turdblossom?

Way to go, Karl! Tamp down those expectations!

Maybe no one will notice that Obama wants to build a bridge to the future, while McCain wants to build a bridge to nowhere.

I can't believe that I actually agree with karl Rove on some things???

What????? Not with the news fawning over her. She sucks and so does John McCain and Americans are brainless to even consider her for president.

Well, the Devil always knows his people best!

I am not as smart as Rove, and so I can not help but feel suspicious of these comments. I don't trust it.

He is a very sneaky fellow that Rove.