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now, if she could just do something about raising her husband's IQ.

I love this Lady!!! She's been speaking the truth this whole election cycle!!! Go Laura!!!

Confidence is great. We had confidence in the stock market also.

HIlarious!! Even republicans admit that she doesn't have experience!1 OH god please protect us from Palin and McCain

Thanks, Laura. Now can you get George to start campaigning for Palin/McCain; that will help a lot.

At least she tells the truth, not like Palin!

I like this lady, she speaks the truth, the only Bush who does!

I guess she is the brains of the family

Yeah-but what happens if something goes wrong with McCain Mrs. Bush?

I like her honesty...
Laura is a better VP than S Palin.

I never thought I'd agree with a Bush, but on this one very rare occasion I do. But no matter how quick a study she may be, foreign affairs is not something you pick up overnight, no matter how many quick briefings you get or world leaders you sit down with for an hour. Of course, Laura's husband also lacked vital foreign policy experience and knowledge, and that's what led us into Iraq, the worst foreign policy blunder in our entire history! All the more reason McCain/Palin must NOT be elected!

There isn't any "sexism" going on. The McCain group doesn't want her to speak because she is clueless in Alaska! The best accomplishment of Sarah Palin is how old she makes McCain look . On her next speech maybe she will give us her moose stew recipe.

LOL... Repubs are falling apart.

There is too much attention given to the V.P. candidate. If people are convinced enough by J. McCain' to be the next president, S.Palin will do just fine.

I am so tired of the flip-flopping, hypocrites, blaming everyone, but the current administration.

How is it that Palin doesn't have any experience, but it's ok , because she's a quick study. But, John McCain constantly mentioned Obama has no experience on Foreign Policy, and that is just not acceptable.

Can't remember how many homes he has.
Can't remember how many cars he has, 2 are from foreign makers.
Forgot that also. Sarah Palin could not meet in front of the news people; maybe she should have studied BEFORE setting a meeting. All they showed was her talking about the kids"Oh yeah, did I tell you my teenage daughter is pregnant". " Yeah people are saying it is for a black rapper", "But, we are definitely denying that". She needs to get her domestic policy together!!!!

Honesty how refreshing!

Palin IS qualified! Even the first lady says it!!!

Much more qualified than Barack Hussein Obama and Joe Biden combined!

Some can't take it, as it is too big of a bite to swallow.

McCain / Palin 08

I knew I always kind of liked Laura Bush for some reason!!

Obama Biden 2008

CNN, stop desperately looking for a news on Palin. Just report only when there's a substance. We all know Palin does not have a foreign experience. We all know she is a quick study, and a smart lady.

We should stop Palin coverage until the debate. We do not need to watch the same puppet show 100 times.

I am happy that Biden and Obama do not agree all the time. That means they are open and honest. As far as we all know who is the ultimate boss, it is OK to have a different opinion before there's a decision.

Gimme a break! This is such a non-story. Any half witted person with a conscience knows that she has no foreign policy experience and understands the risks and consequences of someone like that taking office. The really interesting story would be to do an expose' on why a large proportion of the American public chooses to ignore that fact – is it prejudice, ignorance, apathy, a belief that it just doesn't matter, party political, education, they buy the farsical examples of her "experience" etc.
Rome burns for yet another day .....

MORE HEARSAY.

I say PROVE IT. Put her in front of a press conference and let her off the leash...let the press ask her questions and we'll see. Second-hand testimonials from other political figures are COMPLETE CRAP.

THEY HAVE JUST ADMITTED THAT PALIN WAS NOT, IS NOT AND WON'T BE READY TO LEAD. SHE IS MERELY "LEARNING AS SHE GOES."

Oopsy for you Republicans. Send her back when she knows what she's doing and saying.

It doesn't take a genius to know that Gov. Palin is lacking in foreign affairs. First Lady Bush said that Palin is a quick study. Yeah, she is a quick study; in being ruthless and going after those who go against her when she is wrong. Better look for a hump in her back when she has her first debate with Biden. They just might try and giver her the answers through an ear piece.

Laura Bush also defended Michelle Obama on the subject of patriotism. Laura Bush must hate America also!

-thinks Putin is the president of germany
-Cannot make the difference between Sunni and Chiites
-thinks Spain is in Latin america
-thinks Tchecoslovacia still exists
-his campaign continues to link Irak to afghanistan and 9-11

if with all his so called foreign policy expériences, McCain still doen't know these, i do not want him as président.

so?

A quick study? Ha ha. Haaa ha ha. Bwaaaaaaaaaa ha ha ha ha ha haaa!

I think that Mrs. Bush could have a great career doing something on the line of what Clinton is doing with his global Initative, in some area that interest her...

Hey I have a lot of common sense too. And I learn quickly; that's also true. Make me Secretary of State, please!

Not only does she lack foreign policy expereince but she lacks character. Check out any Alaskan wolf hunting videos to see what this girl has been up to. We were all outraged when the Michael Vick dog-fighting operation came to light. Where is the outrage here? This is so disgusting...and so is this woman.

This is the only person in the current administration I have any respect for. She is an honest woman just like when she defended Michelle Obama. Now is the McCain camp going to call her sexist?

Straight Talk Express Laura Bush has more foreign experience than Palin.....

Obama / Joe 2008

McCain has nothing!
His judgment was to drag Palin into this.
This is the end of both of them, as it should be.

Laura Bush for president!!

WASP!!! WomenAgainstSarahPalin

JUST WHAT does Laura Bush know? Since when is SHE an authority on who has what experience? We do not need the "spouse" of our leaders giving us opinions on who is or isn't experienced.

But thanks any way Laura for the kudos.

Sarah Palin will do just fine with the experience she has.

It's obama who needs to prep up. He has NO foreign experience what so ever. A year being "present" in the Senate then another year spent running for a job not qualified for does not impress me on qualification. Also, Community service does not qualify as foreign policy unless it's done in the PEACE CORPS ! Even then! It's very Questionable.

I always knew Laura was the smart one.
I'm surprised she didn't comment on inquiries regarding 'how one would go about removing a book from the library'

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULTHOOD I AGREE WITH MRS BUSH!! BUT PLEASE DONT TRY AND DRESS IT UP YOU SAID WHAT IS THE TRUTH,ALEAST THERE IS ONE IN THE BUSH FAMILY WHO DONT LIE!!! THANKS MRS BUSH!!! I THANK GOD FOR YOU!!!

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE TAKING OVER THE WHITE HOUSE REAL SOON!!!, I KNOCK ON DOORS, I CALL PEOPLE EVERYDAY WITH THE PHONE BANK,I DO COOKS OFF, SEND MONEY EVERY PAYDAY!!

Honey – I like you but your husband is an idiot.

LOL. You mean being able to see Russia from her house isn't enough. Shocking.

Obama supporters will say the same thing about him... and will probably say he learns faster than Palin. I guess one thing to ask is whether or not Laura thinks Obama is a fast learner.

VERY TRUE, BUT HER COMMON SENSE STINKS!!!!!!!

The ONLY thing that has been sexist about the coverage of Palin is the question about being able to raise a family doing such a tough job as VP. That question has no place since it is not being asked of other candidates, BUT everything else is fair game.

The Republicans are asking for special treatment of Palin because she is a woman and the press is saying no way. At some point I would like to think that the American public is going to say enough hiding her in the closet, let her think on her feet and address the press. The election is only 6 weeks away, how much longer can they keep her hidden?

Fair is fair!

what could she say about her? she is not dumb

and she was allowed to say that?

just like cheney she will study .......... and then do and say the wrong and bad things we have seen in the last 8 y ears..

palin = cheney wiht lipstick and high heels

This just in! Laura Bush is SEXIST!

Which would you rather have: an experienced president with an inexperienced vice-president or an inexperienced president with an experienced vice-president? Which do you prefer: new blood or experience? You can't have both.

Laura should know. Foreign policy has been a dismal failure under the Bush administration.

Sexist...

/sarcasm

She does lack foreign policy experience, just as Obama does. So what is the point of the story?

Bush also said she agreed with those who have charged Palin is being treated unfairly because she is a woman.

***************************************************************************** I agree too, and the people who are treating her unfairly are John Mccain and their campaign who have given us the impression that they don't trust her to have an open dialogue in public.

Laura, first you step up and help defend (rightfully so) Michelle Obama in her comments of loving America.

Now, you say the obvious (not taking Team McCain's idiotic position of she's right next to Russia, so she's got experience).
Wow, no wonder many people like you. Can't stand what has happened to this country under your husband's guidance, but we like you.

Now, I disagree that there's been sexism on part of the media. And, before all of Palin's friends show up, remember that it was Obama himself who said "her family, and especially her children, are off limits."
So, it hasn't been Team Obama, it hasn't been any of his surrogates.
And, as before, when Palin said that Obama-Biden were attacking her, please show us what specificically went down where she was treated unfarily because of her gender.
Well, of course, besides the fact that McCain won't let her speak to the press, answer ANY questions from reporters, or otherwise, let her out of his sight. Almost like a Type A, over-steroided boyfriend.
Oops, did I just paint an ill-tempered man, say like the image we get of McCain and his hasteful reactions to virtually anything?

Yes, she is being treated unfairly by the McCain campaign because she is not being allowed to talk or speak to anyone except hand picked Fox News Sean Hannity type of softball question interviewers.

There are only 41 days left until the election and noone knows what this lady thinks. Very scary!

Obama lacks foreign policy experience as well but I don't see blogs to that on the ticker. But Obama can do no wrong and we are not allowed to criticize him.

Its good to know the first lady think shes un-qualified,give me a break,this palin woman wont even give a live interview.i dont know why people would even considerd voting for this woman,when you dont even know where she stands on issues.i wants to know where she stands on education,healthcare,immigration,civil-rights,enviroment,the only way america will know this if she gives a live interview or a live press-conference,forget about these taped interviews which any news oulet can edit,but like that old sayin you can run, but you cant hide,right now obama is pulling away in the polls,if the mccain camp dont let this woman come out in give a press-conference, then obama is going to win this in a landslide because no one knows what this woman stands on very serious issues,so please mccain free sarah palin,free sarah palin,free sarah palin,just do it.

The honest one of the family. I like Laura, I don't agree with a lot of what she says, but I think she's intrinsically honest (and pretty).

Imagine how bad George would be without her influence.

Finally, a republican who looks at the sky and SAYS IT"S BLUE!!! For Gov. Palin being treated unfairly because she's a woman, that's rubbish – she is a major party candidate for Vice President that we know very little about, and the republicans want to keep it that way.

um...yeah...and the entire Bush administration, including wives and children, opinions mean absolutely NOTHING. why is she even being interviewed? please...her husband has the lowest approval rating ever. she should just leave the white house gracefully without a word to say about anything. their support of Palin is exactly what she doesnt need.

hmmm, i wonder what she was trying to say. Quick study? That does not mean she can handle a crisis Mrs Bush.

Sorry Laura. I have nothing against you, you seem like a nice lady, but you did marry W.

Here we go again....nice lead CNN. With Biden out there falling all over himself with mistake after mistake, you choose to highlight this? Why not lead with "Bush talks about Palin's executive experience" or SOMETHING else.

McCain/ Palin 2008

Quick study? I can see Sarah cramming for finals right now...

Then again, Dubya was a "quick study", too, and you see where that has gotten us!

Its good to know the first lady think shes un-qualified,give me a break,this palin woman wont even give a live interview.i dont know why people would even considerd voting for this woman,when you dont even know where she stands on issues.i wants to know where she stands on education,healthcare,immigration,civil-rights,enviroment,the only way america will know this if she gives a live interview or a live press-conference,forget about these taped interviews which any news oulet can edit,but like that old sayin you can run, but you cant hide,right now obama is pulling away in the polls,if the mccain camp dont let this woman come out in give a press-conference, then obama is going to win this in a landslide because no one knows what this woman stands on very serious issues,so please mccain free sarah palin,free sarah palin,free sarah palin,just do it.

I hate to admit but I have always liked Laura Bush unlike her husband even though she is a little stepford wifeish but with that said, even the first lady knows she not experienced enough. Come on people, in the troubling times, we need someone with a hand on diplomacy, not a hand on the red button!!! Obama/Biden '08

Thank God Laura Bush approves of Sarah Palin, because we all know that's really what matters...the first lady's opinion.

In regards to her foreign policy experience, Bush says, "..."But I think she is a very quick study, ..." I for one don't want or need a "quick study."

In the midst of a crisis, I really don't want someone who needs a few minutes to bone up on their foreign policy skills...

what is this with the national guard again? that is stupid. she did not lead any of those men in any kind of war or battle plan. as a father of 3 girls. im happy that my kids can someday be president or vice president. the fact is she is not ready to be either. and those who attack the media for being hard on her. what else can they report on but hearsay? she hasnt gave the media a chance. and dont say charlie gibson or Palin supporter Hannity as one. those who vote on race or gender should be banned from voting.

Palin's treatment has nothing to do with the fact that she's a woman. She's beeing scrutinized just like any other person would be if they were running for office. Many Americans are looking at her experience and what she has done to determine whether or not she's fit to be a V-P or President, in the event anything should happen to J-Mac and he can't hold the position of President.

Regarding gender, lets address the fact that J-Mac chose her as his running mate because she's a woman and to woo the female Hillary supporters.

If J-Mac chose Palin based on the fact that she can see Russia from her backyard or front yard ( or whatever yard she can see Russia from) and that gives her foreign experience, then we are in for a HORRIBLE four years if they are elected to the White House.

Laura Bush must've seen the NBC/WSJ poll that shows 49% of those polled don't believe Palin is qualified to be VP.

Lady Bush is wrong.

Wasilla is foreign to the rest of us and as Mayor McCheese Palin has the experience!

Yeah, she is a quick study, all right. That is why her handlers are so scared to have her out of their sight.
I believe Palin is just as human as all of us, but the fact that she has allowed herself to be muzzled and not be allowed to speak her truth, whatever that may be, is really troubling. If the McCain team goes to Washington, we will all be governed by handlers whose agenda will be put in place.
I am confident that is enough intelligent and caring citizens who will exercise their rational minds come Nov. 4th.

So does Obama...that's why he picked his grandpa to help him out when he gets stuck..and he would be the "heartbeat" of the presidency..

Laura Bush would have been a better candidate than Sara, she is smart and have extensive travel and does not have to use her good looks to prove she has the tools to do a job for the american people.

Obama/Biden 08/12

I wonder how many Republican women are clenching their jaws when having to publically support Palin? It's obvious from the way the McCain campaign is keeping her away from answering any questions from the public (much less the media), she is unqualified to be our next vice-president.

It's hard to believe that the talk about "poor Sarah – they're picking on her because she is a woman" is still getting air time. Pulleaze! Is there nothing that can be said about her record or experience that won't be criticized as somehow unfair? Seems to me that the people who continue to do that are really making her into a victim – and that's just the opposite of the strong, capable woman she tries to tell us that she is. She can't have it both ways, I think – either "poor Sarah" or "I'm strong, powerful, capable."

The McCain campaign as well as the GOP are keeping the press, media, and others as far away from Palin as possible. What are they so afraid of?

At least she's not spouting the "She's close to Russia" claim anymore. I guess that's progress?

Finally, something said by a Bush that I can actually agree with.

Let's hope the fools who elected Curious George twice are paying attention to what's happening.

A quick study? Seriously? Is that what we want in the White House? There are no Clif's notes available on Understanding Foreign Policy and Being an Effective Leader. The election is less than 2 months away and it amazes me that the Republican ticket isn't registering with more and more voters that this is a poor ticket.

McCain may have been ok 8 yrs ago (McCain – do you remember how Rove and Bush absolutely and unfairly smeared you in South Carolina?!?!) but Republicans had their chance and they screwed up royally. Please people wake up to these 2 choices b/c with Palin on the ticket the differences b/c Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin have never been so clear as they are now!

And isn't Laura pro-choice? Interesting that she's "excited about the opportunity to vote for Palin." It's really laughable. Hurry up and get back to Crawford already.

Okay Repubs, now the first lady has said it. Not to say what she says is end all be all but when the First Lady of the current sitting United States President admits the truth, then I guess the rest of you will have to fall in line and stop with this Palin hype of she has all this experience. I do have a question that someone on here may be able to answer, when do the candadites start filling in thier cabinet positions. Is that done after or before the election? It will be interesting to see who McCain or Obama has in mind for Sec of State, National Security Adviser, SecDef etc.

Whoops! GOP slips up again and tells the truth.. LOL!!

Foreign policy for Dummies

Laura will now be escorted back to her cell.

Oh, that's all we're looking for now from our nation's leaders... QUICK STUDIES?! That might be an improvement from the dunce George W. Bush, but we need more in this time of crisis.

America, take a hard look all around at the disasters the republican party has engineered. Now take a look at their newest disaster in the works... McCain/Palin!

Let's move beyond these ridiculous republican charades. Choose the candidates with real promise for hope, change and American victory and prosperity in November...

Obama/Biden '08!!!

Anybody can be a 'quick study'. That is not what we need...we someone who already has the know-how.

I am sure Palin if given more time could 'come-up-to-speed' on foreign policy since she is such a quick study and she has accomplished a lot in her career, BUT....

there are still too many questions lingering for me to even think of taking a second look her way, i.e. the troopergate investigation!

She is not being transparent by hiding, whether it be fact or fiction...tell the truth and shame the devil Sarah!

OK liberals, come on, go for it, start with your ranting and screaming about how Laura Bush is confirming your beliefs...but PLEASE, in the same angry comments you make, PLEASE make sure you include what foreign experience the Messiah Obama has. Just to be fair, try it ONCE and see if you can do it. We are all waiting.

With all the Presidential and Vice Presidential (including foreign policy) experience Laura Bush has had, I wonder if she considers herself qualified to be Vice President.

Bubble baby is being treated with kid-gloves becasue she is a women. If Palin, today, is such a quick study, then why do her handlers keep her from the Press? Maybe that can confirm research that shows that child birth takes a lot out of a women that it may, for a year or so, effect short term memory.

Laura Bush is more capable then her husband and McCain to lead this Nation. Laura has focused on her family and community like many capable women, who live humble, forfilled lives and are the backbone of a community

Mrs. Laura Bush for president!

My gosh, i bet the only dumb thing she's ever done was marry GWB!!

I mean seriously even she thinks her own husband is a bit of a looney!

Smart woman, great point – Palin is inexperience

Great first lady, i.e. the only person worth honouring these last 8 years in this government.

See, the Republicans will speak honestly. It is true Sarah does not have foreign policy experience. Her experience is economic revitilization and exposing and changing corruption that hurts all of us. That in itself would make us a stronger in foreign policy dealings.

Laura is a heck of a lot smarter than her husband... and has a knack for calling it like it is.

(although I bet the McSame campaign wishes she hadn't said that... here's yet another pesky woman that they'll have to sequester and keep away from the press)

'Laura Bush is in New York Wednesday promoting global literacy'.

I like Mrs. Bush. She is a true Lady. However, I think she should promote literacy first in American, especially with Republicans. The problem with republicans is that the vast majority of their supporters are really ignorant/backward people. The party does not place emphasis on education so that they can keep their blind supporters in the dark. It's a real shame.

Laura spoke the truth. I respect her for speaking the truth and stating that she'll vote for Palin anyway. Voting for her doesn't mean you have to lie about her qualifications. I hope the McCain campaign is learning.

regardless of wheter see is married to Bush, I have nothing but love for laura!

A wonderful woman!!!

Wow! Laura Bush tells us what we already knew. Palin is a quick study if that includes killing caribou, hiring her cronies and firing the ones she didn't like, lying about taking earmarks, lying about the bridge to nowhere and lying about going to Iraq. The only foreign policy experience Palin has is seeing Russia from the seat of her snowmobile.

Laura, Laura, Laura! Laura! JUMP SHIP!!!!!!!!!! FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been to three countries and can see Mexico on a good day,please vote for me.My name is Ricky and I endorsed this message.

The US does not need a 'quick study' ... the current political climate here and overseas demands knowledge and experience not someone who can cram the night before and skate by. McCain's campaign should have known that Palin's incredible lack of credentials would come back to haunt them but as we've seen the past 8 years... Republicans lack any real foresight. They only care about what they can say or do or lie about that will make them look good right this second.

No news here! The entire world knows she doesn’t have any foreign policy experience. Clueless Palin is the biggest joke in US history. Thumbs down on McCain & Palin! And, if I had two extra hands, I'll give them four thumbs down!

END THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA!

If it was to be a joke is not funny at all !!! OBAMA 2008-2016 !!!

You would think by how the media portrays it that Obama has foreign policy experience. Am I the only one who can't seem to find any evidence of him having such experience?

You are concerned about Palin's lack of foreign policy experience, but don't forget the Obama has even less. At least, Palin's state borders foreign countries and Obama has never done any foreign policy issues period. Furthermore, as governor, Palin was at least commander in chief of Alaska's National Guard units, but Obama has never even done that. Quite mentioning Palin, without bringing up Obama's incompetence in that area..........

If the McCain campaign won't let Palin out of her gilded cage, and doesn't stop "protecting" her, no one but hard core party loyalists will take her seriously. She must be allowed to speak on her own, and stand up on her own in front of the press. Hillary does it. Obama does it. Biden does it. McCain does it. Condi Rice does it. Why not Palin? By "protecting" Palin, the Republicans are making her look like a fragile female flower. Do I want a fragile female flower a heartbeat from the presidency. Not a chance. McCain, drop Palin back at the bus station with a bus ticket to Alaska, and go find a real running mate. Palin is pathetic. Even Bono won't talk to her (Karzai called him and said, "Don't bother.")

You would think by how the media portrays it that Obama has foreign policy experience. Am I the only one who can't seem to find any evidence of him having such experience?

If Gov. Palin knew anything about foreign affairs than she would allow the press, Hardball, Meet the Press and Sixty Minutes to ask her serious questions about foreign affairs and how she would handle the crisis and the American economy. We the American public have the right to know what she thnks about these two major issues. Why the McCain campaign continues to hide and surround Gov. Palin isn't a mystery to many Americans, because we all know that she isn't qualified to be VP; therefore, they have no other choice but to shield Gov. Palin. If Obama or Biden had continued to do avoid holding Press conferences or meeting with Hardball, Meet the Press or Sixty Minutes, the Republicans would cry foul.

I am a Democrat and have always admired Laura Bush. I think she'd be a better VP choice.

Sure McCain has such foreign affairs experience that he didn't know that Spain was a member of NATO!

Laura says Pailin has no foreign policy experience but a lot of common sense. How does Laura know Palin has a lot of common sense? How long has Laura known Palin and how well. If not much longer nor any better than the Amercian people then how can she claim Palin has a lot of common sense? No one else knows this and many in Alaska who have known Palin much longer and better think that Palin prefers a my-way-or-the-highway approach to matters rather than a "common" sense approach.

Wow! If the current President's wife even says it...

For someone who is one beat of a bad heart away from the Presidency, I would rather they be a little bit better than "a very quick study".

Just sayin' it. We're all thinkin' it. (as the movie line goes)

Well, at least one Republicans admitting it??

I don't have anything against Palin. The fact is America is at a very serious moment now so how do I support someone I don't know anything about. If Palin starts to give interviews and says more about her policies then maybe I can support her but she hides herself.

Laura should be happy that McCain is making her husband look intelligent smart and thoughtful...

With the current inaccuracies surrounding McCain and Palin- I am liking Bush more...He seems much 'trustworthy' in comparison to McCain...

Way to go McCain... Keep making Bush look better in his last few months in office....

I was supporting McCain.. but I cant take this anymore..

So what then if, as it's happened 5 times in the past century, something happens to John McCain as president that causes the VP to have to step into the top spot? Are we just betting on a physically ravaged (allbeit for his service to this country), technologically challenged, mis-speaking, 72 year old to last for four years with no significant mental or physicial deterioration?? And if that's the case, what happens if we're wrong. You cannot learn what Sarah Palin needs to know in four months, and that is what they want us to believe. She needs to be ready on Day One. And I for one, take issue with the idea that the VP DOESN'T need to be ready immediately. She would only have two jobs, and clearly she's unqualified for one of them.

mrs. palin also lacks some brains but quick transplantation can fix that, too...

What does she or her husband know about anything??? Go back to your Crawford ranch and count your money.

with friends like this they will do you in every time

The person I most respect in the 8 years of Bush/Cheney.

Laura Bush knows her stuff.

Listen to her.

Laura Bush offers great clarity and political overstatement in the same breath.

Yes, Palin's foreign relations creds are paper thin at best.

No, she's not being picked on because of her gender. She's getting called out as an inexperience, small time politician and in presidential politics that fair regardless of the gender. Stop the sexist whining stuff already...

If the first lady can clearly see the problem with Palin being a heart beat away from the big chair then for the love of Country do not let this person any where near the White House. It would be a mistake that we can't afford to live with. Remember this is not a drill!

No news here! The entire world knows she doesn’t have any foreign policy experience. Clueless Palin is the biggest joke in US history. Thumps down on McCain & Palin! And, if I had two extra hands, I'll give them four thumps down!

END THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA!

Gotta give it to the repubs for making a plan, getting the word out and making sure that everyone sticks to the same story. If the Dems dared to bring anyone to the ticket who was as much a lightweight as Palin, they would have been laughed out of town. I wish I could've been a fly in the car of the world leaders that Palin met yesterday to hear what they really thought.

I can't wait to hear Obama stutter through an explanation to the American people why he spent his 30s hanging with Bill Ayers and Rev. Wright while John McCain spent his 30 putting his country and his fellow soldiers first while he was being tortured in a Vietnam POW camp. I can't wait for the debates.

Pathetic to think some people would elect an empty suit over a true American hero who has shed his blood for this country.

Obama, Pelosi, Reid: Is this really the braintrust that we running our government?

Yikes Laura! If you hear a bus coming, RUN!!!

Yes, John McCain does but he is 72 years old and has had cancer. So saying that it is ok that the Vice President doesn't have foreign policy experience because the President does, is like saying that it is ok that your spare tire doesn't have air because the other 4 tires do.

Too bad Geo. W. wasn't a "quick study." He'll still be trying to get it right long after he's gone from office.

SHE'S ALSO A DODGER OF SUBPEOANA'S!

Sure Laura, Sarahs' been such a transperant, non-secretive individual and besides, she can see Russia from Alaska, that's more than enough for us...

Rep's give it up!–THANKS BUT NO THANKS!

Neither does Obama! Come on people what foreign policy experience does he REALLY have? Why just because he travelled to Europe and the Middle East this past summer gives him foreign policy experience? Give me a break. I wish someone in the media would enlighten me and show me what kinds of foreign policy experience Obama has. He was a State Senator for a number of years and then became a US Senator and then a year after that he began running for President. In those years I don't see any foreign policy experience. Prove me wrong!

She had BETTER be a "quick study" considering the position she is being considered for. Good trait to have, but not what I'm looking for in a VP.

Really, does anyone really care what laura Bush thinks!

Quick study? Pelin got a D in economics and barely got out of 5 colleges!!!! Laura, now your begining to lie as much as McBush!!!
Obama spent 4 years at Columbia University in Foreign Affairs and Foreign Finnance and graduated with a Magnum Cum Laudi degree!!!
Stop BSing the American public!!!

Enough said.
Thank you First Lady for your honesty!!!!

That must be why it took her 6 years to get that Communications degree.

Rally, does anyone really care what laura Bush thinks!

Hillary Clinton on SNL: "(sexism)...An issue I'm surprised people suddenly care about."

Keep your head up, Palin. It's not easy taking on a cult of millions. I love what you did with Alaska's government and pleased you have both Republicans and Democrats in your cabinet. We need that to get anywhere in this country. Even Bill Clinton couldn't claim an approval rate of 80%.

Sarah Palin: Change you see and taste!

Typical CNN headline. Other news articles have 'Laura Bush thinks Palin is quick study" or something similar... CNN went the other way.

Now...where is the ticker that shows the almighty Obama AND Biden voting TWICE for the 'BRIDGE TO NO WHERE'.

LOL, BARACK IS GONNA GET HAMMERED ON THIS ONE. At least he didn't vote 'present'

No surprise there, she got the Republican talking points...

I visited Russia and made a refueling stop on Ireland and Canada, do I qualify to be VP ??? She was a governor...but, so was Pontius Pilate...

Laura, You are a really sweet lady and one of the best things in the Republican party. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for your husband. We need experience and intelligence in the White House to clean up the mess your husband and his cronies have made. PALIN is not the right choice for VP and was only chosen by McCain so he could try to shake up things and win the election.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 – WAY TO GO!!!

This from the woman who saw fit to marry THE dumbest and THE worst president in the history of the world-

Palin is supremely unqualified for the position, and her selection just illustrates the horrible decisions we can expect from John McCain as president.

Thanks for the advice, Laura, but no thanks.

You got to be joking. She admits Palin doesn't have foreign policy experience and then justifies it by saying – "McCain has that". So okay, let me see if I got this straight – if 72 year old geezer McCain kicks the bucket tomorrow, it's okay to have Palin on the ticket to take over – because – McCain (by then in his grave) had the experience. Is that about it?

I don't think the problem is that the GOP doesn't have confidence in her, they do.

All I'm saying is if this woman is gonna trascend politics, then she's gonna need more help than God...

Of course Palin doesn't have any foreign policy experience. Everyone knows that by now. This isn't news. What did you expect the #1 Republican lady in the land to do, lie about it??

They always say that McCain has foreign policy experience. What is that experience? When was that experience? What committee has he headed that was relevent to foreign policy? When? Being a POW doen't count. "Visiting" foreign countries doesn't count either. Unless someone can say exactly what he has done that has influenced the foreign policy of this country, I don't know what they are talking about.
Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?

But Laura, Palin can see Russia from her house ! Can you, from the White House ? That's why she has such credentials.

"The McCain campaign has pointed to Palin's gubernatorial service as head of the Alaska National Guard, part of which is deployed in Iraq, as experience in foreign policy."

Oh Brother-experiency by proxy.....

WOW! SOME REALITY! FIRST GEORGE WILL CALLS MCSAME THE HOT-HEAD HE IS AND NOW THIS!!!

Thank goodness for Laura Bush.

Lol. Well at least the first Lady is admitting it. She knows that McShame and Palin will only continue on her husbands sorry ordeal in office. I would rather have education and experience: that is what Obama and Biden offer. Than a college drop out and an old so called war POW. I think its really funny how people say Obama has no experience. Do you fact check people and stop making up a sorry excuse not to vote for Obama....Vote for McShame and you will only be bringing yourself down!!

Obama/Biden 2008!!

Laura has to get Sarah Palin on her global literacy project, because we are affraid of her and her lack of knowledge . Her overconfidence which she has expressed during these few days we know her make everything about Sarah very scary.

Thanks but no thanks, Laura.

I'll stick with Joe Biden for VP.

Foreign Policy experience isn't the only thing she is lacking. She lacks morals, information on all levels, and balanced judgement. Palin is not being treated unfairly because she is a woman but because she 1. came out of the gate and attacked Obama like a pit bull, and 2. she lies consistently.

HA HA EVEN LAURA THINKS SHE'S STUPID!!!!

I think that it's more important to have a WELL BALANCED ticket than to have both the prez and VP noms be perfect in every way. Such a politician has surely never existed! McCain/Palin is well-balanced...he offers the legislative experience, foreign affairs know-how, and experience working with BOTH SIDES. She offers executive experience, vast knowledge of energy issues, and the guts/track record to take on members of either party for the good of the citizens. I really think they WILL change Washington and help the Republican party get back to its roots.

Just say it Laura, she has zero experience in everything and her voice is so irritating, I just can't stand her.

Obama/Biden '08

I'm not saying I haven't read nasty things in the comments field that contain sexism.
But I believe she should be under scrutiny, she came out of nowhere, and doesn't have a lot of experience. It is the same scrutiny that Sen. Obama has been under.
And I have read a lot worse because of the color of his skin.
Vote the issues, and let's all try to be more understanding.
Bless us all.

It must suck to be married to the Worst President?

I'm glad Palin is taking a crash course on Foreign Policy at the U.N. I wonder if they'll offer a VP course for her online. Not much time left.

I'm not voting for a ticket that hides its VP candidate from the press. Not ready for the press on Day 1? Then not ready for the VP position on Day 1.

Sarah Palin is NOT transparent. Exhibit A: not cooperating with Troopergate, an investigation that started BEFORE she was chosen as McCain's running mate. Who chooses a running mate who is ALREADY under investigation?

McCain Lacks the Judgment to be President.

Here we go again with CNN's headlines. You people really amaze me with your reporting. I am very disappointed with CNN during this election starting form the primaries. CNN should have come right out and said that they were endorsing Obama because the reporting that I see here on your blogs plus the reporting on TV tells me that is so. I have never seen such poor reporting from a major network than I am seeing here. The media including CNN is making American politics look like a joke now and I cannot wait for it to be over. This country is suppose be the leader of democracy in this world and its not even close. We have to get back to the good old politics when people respected each other and only argued about the issues and not who did what or who did not do what. Its really pathetic now and disappointing. If by having the new technology and this is the way politics is going to, be then God please help America because we are definitely heading down the wrong road.

"a very quick study"? It took Sarah 6 years to graduate with a 4-year degree!

Nice try,.
But President Clinton also lacked foreign policy experience. He had to beef up severely to become abreast of issues left open, and threats after the Reagan Administration–not the least of which was dealing with the newly free state of Russia at the end of the cold war.

The dellineation between leaders–and losers: leaders collect valid information from varied sources (the better the leader the more sources) and then makes a logical decision on action related on the information provided.

We have the brightest and best working in our government. I'm confident we have the guidance necessary to direct the best course. But it takes a decision maker and a facilitator–to make the decision and then follow it through to success.

In that respect.l...Governor Palin has truly shown her willingness and capabilities to do the job.

I like Mrs. Bush -I wish she could tell us how she really feels about everything but, of course, she can't.

BTW will CNN ever run the video tapes of Sarah in her church? How about the one I just saw of her being blessed to protect her from witchcraft? The woman is a freakin nut job (but no witches can get her)

Yip and if something happened to John McCain we would be left with someone without a clue to foreign policy or any other experience to run the country. Not a warm and fuzzy feeling.

The only Bush that speaks the truth.

At least there is one person in the Republican Party who can tell the truth without spinning it. The requirement to be a leader is not about having one specific skill. It is about judgement, integrity and ability to use others skill to make sound judgement. When we go beyond the spin masters spin we know that there is no individual who is born to be president.

It is all about the value and judgement they bring to the table. In that scale Palin is way back on the scale. She needs more time to know what is going on around the world before she is thrown into the fire since she does not have the fundamentals. She has to develop in making sound judgments. If she runs down to debt a small town, do we need her in white house in the middle of economic crisis? That is why what is needed now is somebody who is prudent and do not go on wild spending spree. She put Wasilla on the hooks for millions of dollars debt by building a recreation complex on a land the city does not own. That is lack of judgement.

And Laura Bush's opinion matters why...?

Its great to be a quick Study, but 2 months before election is like cramming the night before the MCAT Its just not possible!

I know someone might say well Obama doesnt have a lot of experience, but his 12 plus years of state and federal legislative experience plus almost 2 years running for President dwarfs Palins 2 months of cramming.

Leon OKC

The bottom line is that normal people will not vote for an inexperienced, liberal candidate that keeps comany with unrepentant radical terrorists and racist preacherss.

We all know that Obama would kiss Bin Laden's tail if he thought it would get him a few more votes than it would cost him.

He obviously doesn't care about what is good for the USA- he cares about what gets him elected.

This entire "experience" discussion is ridiculous. Gov. Palin is a sitting Governor and former Mayor. Obama is a street organizer, whatever that is. Obama has no experience at anything. The National press has completely failed the American people by being totally biased.

Can someone please remind me of Obama's foreign policy experience? And dont mention the Euro committee he headed, they never had a single meeting so that doesnt count.

Of course she has foreign policy experience. She can see Russia from her house!

Of course, it's hard to know since they are unwilling to let her talk to the press about her so-called experience.

So did George Bush lack foreign policy experience.
He couldn't even name some of the world leaders in a pre-election television interview eight years ago.

And Laura Bush is an expert on what?

Wow! Just Wow! When the top republican wife comes out and says you lack experience, you lack experience. But we knew that all along. If I were a Republican I would be highly insulted that mcain thought so little of my intelligence by putting pea brain on the ticket. A great story – one of my coworkers who is a staunch Republican all of his 55 years told me he cannot wait to vote for Obama/Biden. And he is not the first i've seen. He said besides mccain' horrible judgement and temper which scares him, he said that palin is a joke and he wouldn't trust her to run his apartment building.
mccain/palin = pathological liars!

If any one other than a spoiled little cheerleader had been chosen by McCain, that person would have been held to the same standards by the media as Biden, Obama and McCain. I am thrilled to have an opportunity to vote against her.

But she can see Russia from her house, Laura ! THIS is foreign experience. Can you see it from the White House ? then ...

Tired of these first ladies who just bake cookies and stay behind their men. We need First Ladies like Hillary and Michelle who are strong on their own.

Tell me again exactly what it is that SARAH PALIN BRINGS TO THE TABLE? A mind boggling decision to add SARAH PALIN TO THE TICKET BY JOHN MCCAIN TO SAY THE LEAST.

But she can see Russia from her house, Laura ! THIS is foreign experience. Can you see it from the White House ? then ...

Palin is smarter than War Hero McCain and is FAR FAR smarter than empty suit hussein nobama or biden. Proven fact!

a ten-minute chit chat is not foreign policy experience.... Palin is a ZERO and Bush is a moron.

Karl Rove called McCains ads not "100 percent truthful". The nations leading financial magazine blasts McCain on economics and now Laura Bush admits that Palin has no foreign policy cred...Well, we dont need democrats to tear him down!

To Obama lovers: What good about Obama -nothing. He need to help people how to buy house for 300000 dol.less.

At least she's telling the truth about Palin's lack of foreign experience, unlike the McCain camp's pathetic lies.

Laura Bush is a kind and noble lady. She has kind words for Palin as aquick study who took six years to finish her undergraduate program.

At least Laura can be honest about something. Too bad her hubby can not be.

Cramming for the Vice Presidency?? This is a person who went to 6 different schools to get one Journalism degree? I dont think she is a quick study. Sorry Laura. Let's disagree without being disagreeable.

Ouch! That will seal it.

Thank you Laura Bush for telling the truth about Palin NOT having foreign policy experience. You're one Republican who apparently still has some honor (rare these days).

CRY ME A RIVER DEPARTMENT

"Bush also said she agreed with those who have charged Palin is being treated unfairly because she is a woman."

Tell that to Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.

If the pit bull with lipstick can't stand the heat she should stay out of the kitchen.

To those who think Palin has been treated unfairly because she is a women do you also think Obama has been treated unfairly because he is black? The difference I think is I never have heard Obama talk about it. He seems to only want to focus on the issues.

LIBERAL! You're cooking the books for Obama, too. Just like the New York Times.

I guess the First Lady didn't drink her kool-aid this morning. Of course Sarah Palin is lacking in qualifications. Of course she has no foriegn policy credentials, and a photo-op at the UN will not provide those credentials.

And given where George W. Bush's "on the job training" and his ability to be a "quick study" has brought our nation, the obvious conclusion is to keep Ms Palin as far away from the White House as possible. Alaska will do just fine.

Now tell me something i didnt know. Even Mrs. Bush knows.

WHERE ARE SARAH PALIN'S TAX RETURNS??. WHERE IS HERE MEDICAL HISTORY???

Enough fluff... CNN do some real reporting

GOVERNORS, Bill Clinton, George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter were voted in As president without foreign policy experience.

PALIN IS A VP CANDIDATE

Laura Bush...the only smart Bush in the White House. Excpet Mrs First Lady, she's not ready to be Vice President.

Obama/Biden '08

But she can see Russia from her house Laura!

Even Laura Bush's skepticism surrounding Palin is starting eek out. The McCain campaign is done.

I'm sure Laura Bush would have much harsher things to say, if it weren't bad politically for her to do so.

If Palin is such a quick study, why is Laura Bush the one delivering this message, and why does John McCain keep Sarah Palin from talking to the press?

"She's got a lot of really good common sense, and I think that's very important" ... Boy she sure can pick 'em. Look at what a great job Bush has done!

she has no experence, and you want America to put her one heart beat away from that 3:AM PHONE CALL, NO!NO!NO!!!!

Oh please "common sense" something that her husband is currently lacking...Give me a break Laura!

Republican interview instructions: 1–Open mouth 2–Insert foot

Why does the bailout money have to go to financial insitutions? Why can't this money be used directly to keep homeowners in their homes. And why ca't the money be used to help former homeowners who have jobs but need a home to get a brand new start at homeownership. This to will cut down the bad debt and stimulate the housing and banking at the same time. Why can't the inventory of foreclosed homes be reduced by helping family own homes again by selling them these home at reduced prices and making them unable to borrow on the home for a amount of years to be determined. Why does the rich have to benifit from the bail out and not the American people directly?

And Laura Bush knows a bad politician when she wakes up next to one, too.

why are we treating foreign policy like it's some high school multiple choice test. You need to do a lot better than just cram for the test. This is bs and the Mccain camp knows it.

*****

REPUBLICANS for OBAMA

Period

Even Laura Bush's skepticism surround Palin is starting eek out. The McCain campaign is done.

She has nothing ....i mean nothing to offer as vice president.

Palin has strong character and smarts.
She is a big plus to the ticket and has a great career ahead of her.
She may not have the amount of foreign policy experience as Biden, which is to be expected because of the very long time in politics by Biden........but she also doesn't have a big mouth that gets bigger depending on the size of the audience.

Biden did use the teleprompter today and did pretty good.

The people treating her unfairly because she is a woman are the McCain campaign. They are sheltering her like she is a moron. Free Sarah Palin!

I like Laura Bush...and I'll just leave it at that.

I have the highest respect for this women. She has not allowed herself to become brainwashed by this radical right extremism that has taken over the GOP. A republican in public caught telling the truth how refreshing perhaps there is hope for my party yet.

Go Obama/Biden 08 Yes We Can

shes a "quick study" is the best we can do? man if they win we all are in deeper dodo than we all ready are....wow!

Even Laura Bush skepticism surround Palin is starting eek out. The McCain campaign is done.

Ummm, yeah. Palin is being mistreated by her own party because she is a woman. The Republicans won't let her talk to nobody. I wonder why.

well this is not a time for being a quick study, either you have a foundation of foreign policy to build on or you don't. Obviously she does not. enough said.

Stop lying to the American people McCrypt!

So she is the first Republican to honestly admit that Palin has no foreign policy experience. It is really unlikely that a "quick study" can fully grasp what the world situtation is in a matter of a few training sessions and meeting with a few world leaders.

I have the question about the difference between "good common sense" and bad common sense. Is there such a thing? Common sense doesn't mean that it is good or correct when it comes to any decision made. Does she have a strategy to do things?

There could be a few people that are treating Palin unfairly because she is a woman. Could the McCain campaign be one of them - yes because of the shielding she is getting from the press and the legitimate questions they have. Let her face the fire of the press.

Mrs. Bush is right and I have no confidence in Sarah Palin!!! She's not qualified to be a heart beat away from the Presidency of this great country! People, please wake up....McShame-Palin ticket would be a disaster! And the world is watching our "DEMORACY" at work so PLEASE DON'T CHEAT this time!!

One repub who speaks the truth. Fast read.... lol...

She's got a lot of really good common sense, and I think that's very important," Bush said. "She also has executive experience from being a governor and a mayor, and I'm thrilled to have the chance to vote for Sarah Palin on the Republican ticket."
I wonder why the common sense and the governor executive experience did not help Bush.

History they say wont forgive anyone. The two women that came out through the DEMs where rashly treated and were seen by the Repubs are Men and were chrlenged and faced with issues. Its the Repub turn and the press is not allowed into are colorful scripted privacy. This is a public office for crying out loud and no press is allowed? Its like saying no one is allowed to go into a public library....Its ridiculous

Everyone knows that Palin doesn't have foreign policy experience, why the McCain campaign keeps saying she does is beyond me. When Laura Bush "the dainty first lady" can notice she is unqualified then we as the American public should wake up.

Hell I take that back we should already know this!!!

Democrats TAKE NOTICE! This is called "party unity." This is why the republians always win. They know how to lie and how to stick together.

Donald Rumsfeld, Former Secretary of Defense Memorable Quote applied to 2008 elections
As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know."

As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know.
Obama/Biden: True leadership.
McCain/Palin: known liars

We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do NOT know.
Sarah Palin: patch job of a VP choice ready to unravel.
McCain’s true state of mind.

But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know." How many GOP and lobbyist puppet strings are holding up McCain and Palin.

How would Laura Bush know what "foreign policy" means anyway? Her husband certainly does not have a clue.

This is just getting ridiculous.

Palin has not been treated unfairly. She has been treated with "kid gloves." Her selection is an insult to woman and most especially Hillary Clinton.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH...........WAKE UP AMERICA!!! ONE HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM WORLD WAR 3, 4, 5.......

NOTE THAT THIS IS A CNN QUESTION POSED TO MRS. BUSH.

ONE THEY HAVE NEVER ASKED OF OBAMA.

PAY ATTENTION FOLKS, THE LEFTISTS MEDIA HACKS LIKE CNN ARE RUNNING THIS ELECTION!!!

Please, the Silent Lady needs to go back into hiding and thank her lucky stars that her lame duck husband was not impeached for his butchery of foreign policy!

Why do we keep putting Bushes on the news? Haven't they done enough to destroy us all?

It is the McCain campaign who are not treating the Lady Palin well..they are being sexist with her, not allowing her to interact with media and let the world know her ..she is being treated like some geisha..delicate, if she can stand on her own how can she defend America and the free world !

Laura please talk some sense into the campaign!

So, i guess all people need is "confidence" to do something. I'll certainly remember that when i'm looking for my next doctor or airplane pilot. I won't be looking at experience, so long as they think they can ill give them a shot.

WAKE UP AMERICA, this pro-ideology driven woman is just spouting off crap. SHUT UP MRS. BUSH, and please find your way back into the whitehouse kitchen.

We all know that Sarah Palin lacks in foreign policy experience and that is even more reason that Senator McCain should not be elected. With the state that the country is in at the present time we don't need Palin being a heart beat away from a 72 year old heart no matter what type of quick study she is. They need to give that treated unfairly a rest because a huge segment of the population is tired of hearing it. If anyone is being treated unfairly it is the American voter because we don't know much about Palin's policy other than what we have been told by the McCain camp – we want to hear from her.

It appears that she let the truth slip out, and then she tried to clean it up. Come on Laura! The truth will set you free.

EVERYBODY knows that she lacks Foreign policy experience. It would only be news if someone was coming forward saying that she does.

She is insulting to the American people.ALL American people.

We need real leadership,not frauds,fakes,liars and games.

Good for Laura! And I'd believe her! She's married to someone who lacks foreign policy tact and diplomacy!!! Good for her!!!

I knew I liked Laura Bush. She is the only Bush with brains!

OK,,now that is scary...when the fisrt lady of the country says that you are not qualified and she is in the same party...
WAKE UP AMERICA

"Bush also said she agreed with those who have charged Palin is being treated unfairly because she is a woman."

The only person Palin is being treated unfairly by is her own party. They will not let her stand on her own two feet and speak openly to the press. So what if she makes a gaffe? Biden does it all the time. If she was a man she would not be sheltered from the press and she wouldn't be forced to repeat the (basically) same speech over and over. This is not equal treatment.

EVERYBODY knows that she lacks Foreign policy experience. It would only be news if someone was coming forward saying that she does.

She is insulting to the American people.ALL American people.

We need real leadership,not frauds,fakes,liars and games.

Laura Bush should have been president instead of her husband. She is so much more eloquent and capable of being truthful without being mean.

She absolutely hits the nail on the head regarding Palin's foreign policy experience without being mean about it. Why would a governor need foreign policy experience to govern a state? And is it a crime to not have that experience? How is that type of experience germane to running a state government?

That Palin has no real foreign policy experience isn't a crime at all. Inflating her resume for the sake of an election is criminal.

From the text of the article, the title could have also been "Laura Bush says Palin is being treated unfairly because she is a woman."

But the way CNN did it – it gives a pro-Obama spin.

And of course this is way more important than commenting on Obama / Biden voting for the Bridge to Nowhere. NOT.

The Obama plan: Get the media in my pocket and push race as a shei. The one, two punch. Then you can get away with slander, lies, anything.

i can just see it now – all you libs will be posting the same thing – "oh no, now even laura said Palin has no experience"

Look at the whole answer, she hasnt spent her time as governor focussed on foriegn policy, just like Obama as senator. obama had to do a world tour this year just to prove to us that he has enough foreign policy experience to run for president.

Sarah will charm the pants off any foreign leader. she has the guts and charm to get the job done.

Sarah will be a great VP and then one day President

The McCain/Palin ticket balances out very nicely. Tons of experience coming from Palin on Energy, Economics, and governing cities,states and tons of experience coming from McCain on Foreign policy and 20+ years of pivotal Senate issues that have had a huge impact and positive results in Americans lives.

Obama ticket: Columbia graduate with 2.0 GPA/Lawyer/2 years campaigning/99th seniority jr. freshman senator who voted present 130 times.
Biden: Lawyer/30+ years in the bed of Delaware the smallest state in the country and paid for by lobbyists and U.S. taxpayers. Supports segregation and stated that Obama was not ready to lead this country.

Glad to know Laura Bush is willing to state the facts, based on what's out on Palin's records.

I still don't know why Palin and her husband have not been thrown in jail yet and some of you people want her in the White House.
I just don't get it.

If common sense and being a quick learner are the qualifications for being a Vice President then over half of this country qualifies. I want serious leaders, not someone on a learning curve.

Lara you are so right, this poor excuse for a vice president is lacking in EVERYTHING!!

A GOPer admitting a fact? Yeah, that is news.

News Flash.....

I'm thrilled to have the chance to vote for Sarah Palin on the Republican ticket."

There u go, even Laura is voting for Sarah, not John!

Come on, Laura. Don't!!!!!!! Please don't start it!

Everyone realizes it.....except McCain.

Yeah, fortunately McCain has plenty of foreign policy experience... waiting for Joe Lieberman to whisper the right answers in his ear and confusing Spain with a Latin American dictatorship.

Heaven Help Us!

WOW

More of the same from John McShame

John McLame says, “I don’t know much about the economy, I still need to be educated”

“It would be acceptable if we had to stay in Iraq for another 100 years.”

We need to “bomb, bomb, and bomb Iran”

“I have voted with Bush 90% of the time because he has been right 90% of the time”

Sarah Failin says,

“I have foreign policy experience because you can see Russia from Alaska and I went to Mexico on vacation once.”

“I welcome any investigation into my past because I have nothing to hide, oh never mind I will not meet with any investigators for any reason ever.”

She believes the Bush Doctrine is a “World View” hahaha

She says she said “No Thanks” for the Bridge to nowhere when she was actually the one who got it approved

She says we may have to go to war WITH RUSSIA

She decreased her own responsibilities when she was the mayor of a town small enough to be run by a fifth grader

Funny how out of context her quote was taken. Interesting how CNN was looking for a specific answer, and asked the question in a way to get the answer in a way that they could turn into something like this.

Sad again that the Liberals – and THEIR press – can't come up with news to show what their boys are doing, but can only go after their opponents (and then whine about the negative campaigns!). I guess it is hard though when they find out how many times their boys backed old Palin on her bridge!!!!

A GOOD STUDY?? This is getting more than ridiculous....

Doesn't anyone read the Alaska Daily News? I read that while mayor, Palin appointed an executive committee that did most of her work. While governor, the legislation was active for 400 days and she was home for 300 of them. Wow! What a lot of executive experience.

LOL and thats all i will say.

hmmm, I think this is kind of ridiculous. She's a quick study???? come on I don't want a quick study in the white house. I want a CONSTITUTIONAL PROFESSOR!

"Quick study"?
So, they round up a couple of miserable US poodles (Karzai et al) for a photo op.
THAT's her foreign policy "study"?
No legitimate foreign leader will stoop so low as to comply with this stunt - all the Repugs could manage was to round up a few losers all of whom are beholden to Shrub.
How pathetic!!
Does ANYONE with a double-digit IQ fall for this crap?

Sarah Palin = Milli Vanilli

This isn't the time for on the job training.

I cannot dislike Laura Bush. Although, the LESS she says on behalf
of the Republican Party, the better for her.

She needs to get out of this mess and out of the way. Really.

Even Bono cancelled an appearance with Sarah. No Hype for Bono.
Sensationalism is not his style. He is a peacemaker and a humanitarian. The pictures of Sarah and the Foreign Big Wigs is
ALL the Republicans have. No Press. No conference. No interview.
Watch for "Pictures in People magazine that will "sensationalize" Sarah's meeting to appear that she is "knowledgeable on foreign
affairs" Remember people, they are only pictures.!!!! As the Reps
admit!!!!.

Obama Biden 2008

Bush thinks Palin is being treated unfairly. Is this the same Palin who has the media falling all over themselves to get pictures of a non-event at the United Nations. Shaking hands with global people is worth large crews of media–did you see all of the flashes? It looked like a setup prom picture.

This woman is also irrelevant.

She, too, has a condascending attitude about others and thinks her husband has DONE NO WRONG.

She needs to go ahead and move to her GEOTHERMAL Western White House.

I guess the Bushes can use 'alternative energy' just NOT THE REST OF US.

I can't wait until these holier than thou people are out of Washington and OUR OF OUR LIVES.

NEWS FLASH: OBAMA AND BIDEN BOTH VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE INFAMOUS "BRIDGE TO NOWHERE" Democrats are pathetic........who's the liar now you idiots???!!!!!! The foundation of this great country.......Republicans........will win again because Democrats can't get their act together!!!!!

McCain/Palin 2008!!!!

Is this something that needed to be stated? I mean any American with a brain can see that Palin lacks in foreign policy, as well as a long list of other areas, and McBush is no better. It's time for Americans to take back their country by voting for Obama/Biden, the only ones who can get us out of the mess that the Republicans have put us in!! Barack The Vote!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Hehe. Oops. There goes the truth again. My bad.

Just say NO to Bush 44 and Caribou Barbie.

Go Obama/Biden!!!

and we should listen to you because? what's your experience? Exactly, sit down and shut up. She deserves everything coming her way. what you think you can run your mouth then run and hide? She said Hillary was a disgrace to women when she cried sexism and talked about being treated unfairly. Now its her turn to feel the burn. She's not qualified to tie my shoes let alone run this country, and her views take power and authority away from women. I want my wife to be my equal not a slave. I think palin must have been a cave woman in a former life

Mrs Bush is one of the few with any integrity in the Bush White house. Yes I agree. Palin has no foreign policy experience. Not sure about the common sense; but the press has tried to cover her because she will not speak to the media. Why can't she face the media like everyone else. She is feeding into the sexism frenzy because she is walking around like a Barbie on parade who is for show but can't speak.

Thanks Laura for telling it like it is.

Now that is an oxymoron. Laura, you are an idiot, your husband had no experience for the office of President and he proved his incompetence time and time again.

Give me a break Laura and have you husband and his Cheney resign so we can get on with America.

LAURA YOU TOLD THE TRUE THE FIRST TIME.

Laura Bush would have been a better choice for McCain than Palin...I may not have agreed with her policies but I could at least respect her!!!

Laura Bush speaks her mind, I like that. But she should not feel obligated to say that pitbull palin is a quick study.

Candidates' Voting Record On Issues Related To Children's Health Care

– State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) Reauth. (8/2007): McCain – No; Obama – Yes

– Teen Pregnancy Education Amendment (2006): McCain – No; Obama – Yes

– Hurricane Health Care Amendment, to provide emergency health care for survivors of Katrina (2005): McCain – No; Obama – Yes

Laura Bush is a smart lady, I just hate she is tied to George Bush. I think that everyone needs to stop focusing on Sarah Palin with lack of experience. She did not run for her position. It was handed to her by John McCain. This is the person who needs to be under attack for making such a foolish choice of a running mate.

NOT ready to lead, NOT ready for the press, NOT ready to be transparent.
I have to say, I am a little thrown back by Sara Palin. She keeps saying everyday that she wants to bring transparency and reform to Washington. But she does not even have transparency in her own state. She has “instructed” her staff people (who work for her) not to answer subpoenas for the investigation on the trooper case. Citizens of Alaska have inquired about the issue, they want transparency. Now the small case has reached public interest and the rest of the public is now being ignored. Palin is saying that the investigation is now political. But, that happens when you are in office. The other side will ask question and try to shade light on any flaw they see. It is up to her to show that there is nothing to the allegations. If she won’t be transparent on that issue, I don’t think she will be transparent on any serious concerns the American people may have if she gets in office. For undecided voters, she is not being very transparent right now.

i love how honest she can be despite the pressure to be "republicanly correct"

QUICK STUDY ???? Is that good enough for a country in peril with a 72-year old president ? IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH ? Do you want to bet your home on that ? McCain can because he has at least eight of them.

By the way, this 'quick study' went college hopping on six colleges in five years ! And all she brought home was some degree in journalism. QUICK STUDY ? Our next President – not smart, not qualified but a QUICK STUDY ?

That's another term for 'Good Puppet' !

SO QUICK OF A STUDY IT TOOK 5 COLLEGES IN 6 YEARS TO GET A BA IN JOURNALISM..........THAT SOUNDS REAL QUICK FOR DUMMIES

Reeeeeeeaaaaaalllllllyyyyyy.........

Do we NEED to talk about this lady? I mean...she's not even running for president.

We can always rely on Mrs. Bush to tell the truth....like when she defended Mrs. Obama. Yes Laura, we believe, Sarah Palin has no foreign policy or national domestic or energy policy experience to be able to run this country if McLiar croaks! THEY ARE BOTH DANGEROUSLY WRONG FOR AMERICA!

Laura has always been the only person in the White House that tells the truth!

I'm so tired of people saying that Palin is being treated unfairly because she's a woman. The RNC played the gender card with their buttons saying she was a "hot chick", so everything is within limits. She's really being treated the way she is because she's unavailable for anything other than canned speeches. People get on Joe Biden for his occasional gaffes, but I'd love to see the number of gaffes she'd make if she were out there making a different speech every day. Oh wait...she only has ONE speech.

PALIA WASN'T A QUICK STUDY IN COLLEGE,

FIVE COLLEGES TO GET A 4 YEAR DEGREE IN

NOTHINGNESS. GIVE US A BREAK. SHE IS AS

INTELLECTUAL AS THE MORON SHE IS RUNNING WITH.

No way, no how, no McCain/ Palin!!

LADY NO ONE IS PLAYING THE SEXIEST CARD OTHER THAN THE MCCAIN CAMPAGHN

OBAMA/BIDEN08

Come on Laura, you are a very smart lady...you know she's an idiot.

Stop asking candidates for a plan that will quickly get us out of the financial mess!!!!!!!!! There isn't one. This is a stupid question. They should not be expected to provide a plan. We don't know how deep the mess is. Asking them for this is asking them to lie!

now that's an honest women....lol

THIS is the gift that just keeps giving! And it isn't even Christmas (Nov 4th) yet! hahahahahaha

Obama/Biden '08

Please note that the First Lady says "...I'm thrilled to have the chance to vote for Sarah Palin on the Republican ticket." She didn't say she was GOING to vote for her.

mmmmmm

Finally a Bush that doesn't LIE

It's sad to say, but Laura Bush has more legitimate foreign police experience than Sarah Palin, and she's never even seen Russia from her window.

Laura Bush has more sense then McCain. and Palin Even a great women like Laura can see dirty tactics. Laura you are my girl give McPalin hell.

A bailout without oversight or regulation is kleptocracy, not socialism.

I always knew that I liked Laura Bush.
It's great to see some Republicans (Chuck Hagel, President Eisenhower's granddaughter) making "sensible comments" about this election.