(CNN) – Sarah Palin may just be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton - two previous governors underestimated by the national media who went on to win the White House, John McCain said Monday.
Appearing alongside Palin in an interview on CBS, McCain reiterated his confidence in the Alaska governor, even as several conservatives suggested she is unqualified for the No. 2 spot on a national ticket.
"This is not the first time that I've seen a governor being questioned by some quote, 'expert,' " McCain told CBS' Katie Couric as Palin looked on. "I remember that Ronald Reagan was a 'cowboy.' President Clinton was a governor of a very small state that had 'no experience' either. I remember how easy it was going to be for Bush I to defeat him.
"But the point is I've seen underestimation before," McCain added. "I'm very proud of the excitement that Gov. Palin has ignited with our party and around this country. It is a level of excitement and enthusiasm, frankly, that I haven't seen before. And I'd like to attribute it to me. But the fact is that she has done incredible job. And I'm so proud of the work that she's doing."
The comments come after Palin's widely panned interview with Couric last week during which the Republican VP candidate struggled through several answers on her foreign policy credentials and the proposed economic bailout. The comments instantly became fodder for late-night comedians and prompted criticism from several conservative corners that Palin appeared to be in over her head. But a counter-chorus has also emerged, as supporters have publicly urged the campaign not to keep Palin so isolated from the media and to allow her unfiltered audience interaction.
“Holding Sarah Palin to just three interviews and microscopically focusing on each interview I think has been a mistake,” former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney told MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" on Monday. “I think they'd be a lot wiser to let Sarah Palin be Sarah Palin. Let her talk to the media, let her talk to people."
But also in the interview with Couric on Monday, McCain decried "gotcha" journalism as he sought to downplay Palin's recent comments that suggested she would support crossing into Pakistan from the Afghanistan to root out terrorists.
"I understand this day and age of "gotcha" journalism, was that a pizza place?" McCain said regarding where Palin made the comments. "In a conversation with someone who you didn't hear … the question very well, you don't know the context of the conversation, grab a phrase. Gov. Palin and I agree that you don't announce that you're going to attack another country."
The comments came during Palin's visit to a cheesesteak restaurant in Philadelphia on Saturday night, when a voter asked if she supported a cross-border attack on Pakistan
"If that's what we have to do stop the terrorists from coming any further in, absolutely, we should," Palin responded, in comments that contradict McCain's long-standing position of consulting with Pakistan before carrying out attacks on terrorists within its borders.
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McCain didn't take his medication this morning.
McCain has really lost it....
WELL, NO NEED TO SAY MORE. JOHN MCAIN HAS BROKEN FROM REALITY....PERMANENTLY!
McCain is obviously insane. Period.
I really do think that Mr McCain needs a checkup.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Are you kidding me?!?!? McCain has lost his mind. It was the most reckless choice.
OMG – don't even think it – Regan's trickle down theory is what got us in the mess in the first place. Please God no
Wow...
That about does it..
Talk about being out of touch. This guy is a goner.
Obama/Biden 08!
In your Dreams!!!!
That interview was sooo painful. As a woman, I was extremely insulted by the sexism McCain exuded, refusing to let Palin speak for herself, rather speaking on her behalf as a parent would a young child. How insulting for women everywhere!
Yes, she is the next Clinton... Roger Clinton.
What is wrong with John McCain? Has anyone checked his meds recently?
Honestly, the more he talks the more convinced I am that he has some sort of serious mental problem.
WHAT?
How disrepectful to former Presidents. Keep comparing her to Pittbulls and Baracudas please.
Insulting to ALL Americans
Obama 08
Now that's a lie, and just for saying such an outrageous statement, McCain has lost all credibility! His supporters, if they can't see, with that statement, that he considers them ignorant, then America has an educational problem much greater than I believed!
That's beautiful. But it isn't Palin's resume that has people questioning whether she can lead. It's the things that come out of her mouth when she opens her mouth. Say what you will about Obama's lack of experience, at least he manages to sound knowledgable when he speaks. Palin sounds so ignorant of major issues it's disturbing. She makes Dan Quayle look intelligent.
Remember Perot's VP choice? ADMIRAL JAMES STOCKDALE. Poor guy couldn't answer a question to save his life. Sound familiar?
He's not insane . It's the drugs.......
I was so ticked off after Hillary didn't get the democratic nomination that I swore I would vote for McCain. I actually liked him and thought he would make a better president than Obama.
But with his choice of Sarah Palin as VP, his outright lies and his bizarre behavior...well, I'm going to hold my nose, vote for Obama and pray for the best.
McCain/Palin – too risky for me.
You can't be serious!
Clinton had 12 years as governor and was a Rhodes scholar.
Ronald Reagan also had a great deal of experience, and although I disagreed with everything he stood for, he had enormous ability to communicate with everyone – I mean EVERYONE. He could make his case because he was intelligent and thoughtful.
Sarah Palin is a self-proclaimed hockey mom and proud of her ignorance. Ignorance isn't paying off these days, though, is it?!
Her goals for her kids are in the cellar, they're so low. Daughter quits school at 17 to have illegitimate child. Boyfriend quits to guarantee that he will not make it.
Son going to Iraq instead of college, and she's PROUD of that???
Give me a break!
Guess we'll never know John if you and your campaign won't let her talk.
as some of the young folks say (AN I'M NOT YOUNG)
Gag me with a spoon !!!!
Tell me he didnt really say that.
I am a bit speechless.
Clinton was governor of Arkansas for 10+ years. Arkansas has 4x the population of Alaska.
Reagan was governor of California for 8 years. California, back then, had at least an order of magnitude many people than Alaska does today.
What an asinine comment by McCain!!
McCain is SO BRAINWASH AND COMPLETED LOST HIS MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hmm. I don't think Clinton.
What do you say to this? Seriously, are McCain and Palin even on planet earth anymore?
Thank God you all agree with me.
I mean are you serious? McLame. Geez, Comparing Palin to Reagan and Clinton! Dude– wake up? Did you not get enough botox today or something. I mean you may as well go and say Palin is Kennedy as well.
Man what a mess of a presidential pick for the repubs. Thank God I am a demy
Hope springs eternal, McStupid!
It was a better choice than Obama made choosing trigger-mouth Biden with his "Bridge To Nowhere" rhetoric. Especially when Biden's home state of Delaware does have a bridge between two nowhere, which he spent money building with taxpayer's money. Along with Museums, Opera House and all those necessities that hardworking people need. Get Real. We need a strong economy, Jobs,Health care..
Is he serious!!! That's too funny...He actually compared this chick to Reagan and Clinton? I bet old Ronald is turning over in his grave as we speak and Clinton is quite insulted. I can't believe him..Okay..I'm convinced that McCain the "Maverick" has lost his ever loving mind and that this guy needs to be put in a home where he's monitored daily...he's going off the deep end now. What happen to him? I thought he was "The One" and with him being a war hero and all I thought he was sensible and smart. I don't know this guy anymore..Somebody please tell me this is just a bad dream!!
»Americans!»VOTE WISELY=VOTE McCain/Palin=2 TRUE AMERICANS.
She is going to be the next Christy Todd Whitman. A horrible governor of ill repute that goes widely unnoticed by most of the country.
The HUGE difference is... I dont think Clinton or Regan were in the middle of Foreign Affair troubles, a War, and Economic Meltdown!!! They talked with MORE SENSE... and didnt talk of War or Sanctions against another Country. They at least seemed to know about other Countries.. but we didnt even have terrorist attacking us on our own home turf then.
McCain is just a Brain Dead Old man that needs to retire and enjoy all of his homes, and visit Casinos!!!
Insane and sanity
Unstable/unable.
Soulmate/runing mate.
Americans who voted for Bush will vote for McCain and Sarah, not giving a thought to McCain's health and history.
I think Sarah Palin is the best thing ever!!!!!!!! Just put her in office, and soon we will all see the truth!!
This is just one big joke. Katie asks Sarah Palin a question and John McCain answers. LOL
Uhhhhhhhhhh....... not so much, John.
Nice try.
WHAT?! She doesn't compare to Clinton or Reagan! Not at all! That's just pathetic.
If anyone else noticed in that interview, he didn't let Palin say too much of anything for herself...he did all the talking while she just sat there like a good little pet...
Also his "no experience" lines can apply to Obama just as easily..they underestimated him from day 1 and that hasn't gotten them very far!!!
McCane= publically speaks without thinking
Palin= thinks but can't speak in public...
Deadly combination.....
I don't support republicans but I am so disgusted with the way the MSM is slurring and flaming and lying about Palin. They did the same thing with Hillary Clinton. NOne of her fantastic actions were good enough. obama would "strut and fret" upon the stage and get howling approval, wile doing absolutely nothing.
It just goes to show this country is stilled ruled by the good old boy network that are scared as the devil of a strong woman. THEY KNOW SHE CAN DO A BETTER JOB, AFTER ALL LOOK AT THE WAY ""THEY"" HAVE SCREWED UP THIS COUNTRY. All I am saying is give women a chance.
THAT'S WHY I AM VOTING FOR CYNTHIA MCKINNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell is "gotcha" journalism??!! Either you know what the person was asking, who by the way wasn't a journalist, or you say could repeat the question again because I didn't understand what you were saying?!!
Will someone get that old Mcfool back inside before he wanders off into traffic and gets hit by a car?
There is an orderly who is going to be out of job tomorrow morning...and lock the door next time.
MCCAIN HAS BEEN REDUCED TO A DESPERATE, ANGRY, WHINER.
HE KNOWS BETTER THAN ANYONE THAT HE PICKED PALIN FOR ONLY TWO REASONS AND NEITHER OF THEM EBCAUSE OF HER INTELLIGENCE!
1. BECAUSE SHE WAS AN ATTRACIVE "WOMAN", AND;
2. BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HE WOULD SECURE MANY OF THOSE 18 MILLION CLINTON VOTERS.
HE WILL NEVER ADMIT THAT HE WAS WRONG FOR HAVING INSULTED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY, BY CHOOSING HER.
HE ALSO CANNOT REPLACE HER OR IN ANY WAY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SHE IS NOT QUALIFIED AS IT WOULD PROVE THAT MCCAIN HAS VERY, VERY POOR JUDGMENT AND THAT HE REACTS RATHER THAN ACTS WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING VITAL DECISIONS.
Palin is the punchline to a McCain's bad joke!
NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN, NO PALIN!
END THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA!
Her lack of experience is not what bothers me, it's her lack of vision that is terrifying.
We'll watch and listen very very carefully this coming Thursday how much substance Palin really possesses and how well she can stand on her own.
So far, though, she has not fared much in my eyes other than the celebrity-type curiosity she has attracted. Besides, it is her very own Party that has been trying so hard lately not to have her brain exposed to the general public or be open to scrutiny by the press... The GOP's lack of confidence in her itself worries me about her.
One out of four Americans today is functionally illiterate, this means that they cannot read and comprehend a daily newspaper. Worse than that, approximately 50% of all adult Americans are numerically illiterate, meaning they cannot add, subtract, multiply, and divide three digit numbers using a sheet of paper and a pencil. It has also become abundantly clear that at least 95% of adult Americans are economically illiterate.
Is it any wonder that Obama has the support that he does? Most of the idiots out there vote on how they feel about something or someone. Whatever happened to research and critical thinking? I guess they just don't feel like it.
Hope for Change - Vote Present!
»Sarah Palin=LOVELY,clever,very CAPABLE Lady=US next President. Yes. HURRAH for McCain/Palin!...
Oh really? you mean she will either forget everything when the media ask her a question or she cheats on her husband ....
This guy is completely nuts
What McCain's camp has done to Sarah Palin has been more sexist than what any political camp could ever do.
Even in the most recent interview with Sarah Palin and John McCain, he was sitting there, basically insulting her in an attempt to smooth over things that she had said.
She is a trophy to McCain and they have kept her in a display cabinet for all to see. Sexism is when you work hard to reduce a woman to be less than she is..this is what they're doing to Sarah Palin.
Most importantly, his camp knows she's not qualified for VP- she has proven over and over again that she doesn't have the professionalism needed to hold this high office or any other for that matter. This is why they are controlling her every word and action.
BOY THIS OLD MAN IS FUNNY. OR SICK IN THE HEAD
McCain is SO BRAINWASH AND COMPLETED LOST HIS MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POW EASY GO BRAINWASH HOW SAD IS THAT!!!!!!??????????????????????
difference is regan and clinton could answer a basic question..
she's more of a talk tough while knowing nothing... and fill the rest with folksy BS while knowing .. can't stomach her after 8 years of George Bush.
and, good for her for her life and family, but she's not fit to be president and few of us are.
I have the popcorn ready to go for Thursday night. Reality shows? Heck no- this debate is going to be more entertaining than prime-time television. This woman is a bumpkin- I have a dollar bet on how long it'll take her to turn on the tears.
Never compare this hack to Bill Clinton. He is a brilliant man and the best politician of the modern era. Mooseburger is a joke that can’t answer simple questions about the world or her own running mate.
My Granddad used to hold my hand too and speak for me when I was nervous.....when I was 6.
I saw the interview – why does McCain have to sit in on the interview with her like he is her father? She sould be able to handle an interview on her own. He also answered questions for her when Katie directed them to her. He appeared to be the father making sure his daughter does not screw up again. If he has to take interviews with her, how much faith does HE have in her?
Time for gramps to check into the asylum
I am a democrat and even I know that Palin is no Regan or Clinton.
Clinton was a constitutional lawyer with a JD from one of the best schools in this country and the governor of a state that has far more than the 600,000 people living in AK. To put this into perspective, the borough of Brooklyn which is bigger in size but has less people than the Borough of Manhattan, has more than 600,000. By McCain's standards, NY's Borough Presidents are qualified to be VP or President.
Regan was the governor of the great state of California, large in size and population and he was a member of many foreign affairs relations and committees.
Palin on the other hand is "just a hockey mom"
McCain forgot someone on his list of (mis)underestimated governors:
I'll give you a clue- he's our current president, and will go down in history as the worst president of this century.
I think Sarah Palin is much more likely to be the next "Dubya" in my opinion.
I am tired of hearing and reading the republicans fanning the flames of fear that Obama will not cut taxes! The truth is he's cuting taxes for 95% of Americans! The wealthiest (top 2%) will have their taxes go back to what they were in the 1990's (they can afford this!). WE HAVE HAD EIGHT YEARS OF BUSH TAX CUTS THAT DID NOT WORK! WAKE UP AMERICA! HE FLUSHED 2 TRILLION IN SURPLUSES DOWN THE TOILET AFTER TAKING OVER THE PRESIDENCY! NONE OF HIS ECONOMIC POLICIES HAVE WORKED! JUST LOOK AT OUR ECONOMY! WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU GIVE MONEY AWAY WHEN YOU OWE CHINA OVER 2 TRILLION! NOW WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE MONEY WE OWE ARABS, EUROPEAN BANKS, INDIA OR JAPAN UNDER THIS ADMINISTRATION! THAT IS HOW THEY ARE PAYING FOR THESE TAX CUTS, BY MORTGAGING OUR COUNTRY AND CHILDRENS FUTURE! I DO NOT WANT MORE OF THE SAME! Now, REPUBLICANS ARE BLOCKING AND SABOTAGING A BAILOUT OF MAIN STREET! THE WHINERS, BABIES CRYING FOR ATTENTION, WHILE TRYING TO MAKE JOHN MCCAINS CAMPAIGN RELEVANT! AMERICANS 401K HAVE LOST 1.2 TRILLION DOLLARS WHILE REPUBLICANS AND JOHN MCCAIN CLAIM COUNTRY FIRST! THE NEW REPUBLICANS AND JOHN MCCAIN ARE NOW DEMANDING OVERSIGHT AND REGULATIONS AFTER DEPLOYING THEIR PLATFORM OF DEREGULATION AND NO OVERSIGHT FOR OVER 20 YEARS. REPUBLICANS DIDN'T WANT OVERSIGHT OVER iRAQ WAR EXPENDITURES, FINANCIAL MARKETS AND WAS AGAINST REGULATORY REFORMS! BUT NOW WERE ARE SUPPOSED TO TRUST THEM! THEIR TAX CUTS HAVEN'T WORKED! JUST LOOK AT OUR ECONOMY! THEIR POLICY DEREGULATION HAS NOT WORKED! JUST LOOK AT OUR FINANCIAL MARKET AND FORCLOSURE RATES! THEIR FOREIGN POLICY HAS NOT WORKED!JUST LOOK AT OUR FRACTURED INFLUENCE AROUND THE WORLD DUE TO OUR COWBOY DIPLOMACY! NOW BARACK OBAMA AS PRESIDENT WILL BE LEFT A ECONOMY ON THE THRESHOLD OF DEPRESSION, AND WITH PRODUCING A MIRACLE ON WALL STREET AND MAIN STREET IN 4 YEARS, AND REPUBLICANS WILL CALL HIM A FAILURE IF HE DOES NOT!
»My VOTE=McCain/Palin,of course.I am NOT dumb.
McCain thinks the American people are stuck on stupid.
GOTCHA journalism.. now how come he did not say that when OBAMA said the same thing? Guess then it was protecting America.. what a tool
We are watching the Republican "brand" fall into total choas before our eyes. From Palin to Bush and the McCain campaign to the house Republicans – it is all going to pieces. No leadership of the party, a demographic that is shrinking and an ideaology that does not fit in the 21st century
10 years from now – history will look back at these days as the end of an era in American politics.
I hope Obama is up to the challenge.
Delusional, given to feelings of grandeur, we now have 'two' flying over the cuckoo's nest...please don't let them land.
It is what it is. Palin has shown America how she thinks and how she handles situations away from the teleprompter. She is bringing about her own demise. I actually feel sorry for her; she is the manipulated token for the republican party, and she is evidently allowing it. And someone said "let Sarah be Sarah". Do we want a hockey mom, california girl mentality heading our government??! Sorry, I don't do "perky".
OMG.. He is insane
Why couldn't she face Katie Kouric by herslf again??? It's because we'd have a new episode of SNL running all week ..
What an insult to Clinton. A man who pulled himself from AK and went on to become a Rhodes Scholar. Went to Yale and all. And now, you compare him to this lightweight? Reagan is beloved by Americans but I think it's more his avuncular style of governing. I didn't think he was all that great. Likable though. But once again, comparing Palin to him does him a disservice.
Palin will be the next Clinton!! I see only negative comments on here.
Please McShame Palin no Clintons she is a idoit.
SOMEONE MUST HAVE SLIPPED SOMETHING IN HIS METAMUCIL
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzz! the old geeezer has finally flipped. I guess that is the reason he did the "Father-Daughter" interview with Palin and Couric.... because Palin is so smart.
It was obvious he was there to protect and defend her from that EVIL "gotcha" reporter Katie. I guess Palin's readiness is why McShameless would not let Palin speak for herself during the interview and kept answering questions directed to Palin. Speaking for her really builds up one's confidence in her.
Come on John we are not all Palin's, some of us think for ourselves.
Why is it that he had to answer the Couric questions for her,,come to her aid?
Come on ..if heis trying to protect her to pander to the vote of women, ask yourself this.....if HRC were running agains him would he have the same attitude topward her, protecting her...no he wold be the same mean spritied hot head he is now...so why protect Palin.
If she is ready to lead and be the VP then he needs to let her put on her big girl panites, and deal with it...deal with the press, have interviews...etc...stop hiding her McCain...what are you hiding from us?
She will do well in the dbeate because the expectations ahve been lowered to apoint that it is a joke. Biden just needs to stay on point and not let her comments and stupidity get in the way.
It is intersting thatthis is not the first tiome she has spoken about issues that contradict McCain's , which is not bad to ahve happen, but then he jimps in and makes excuses...make one wonder if he really vetted her well.
I am outraged and insulted at the cheap political trick from the McCain campaign of putting someone like Palin, who is totally unqualified, to run as VP. As I woman, I might add that she has also done great harm to other women who might aspire to high office with her snickering ignorance.
No comment needed on his comment. It speaks for itself in volumes.
»I LOVE Sarah Palin.She is so WONDERFUL!....( and beautiful!=Ooh!)
Mitt Romney is trying to set up Palin to fail in more interviews so that McCain loses and he can run in 2012.
Romney is bitter that he lost to the moderate McCain in a conservative primary and he's bitter that McCain didn't choose him as his VP.
Romney wants McCain to lose.
Heehee! Thanks for my morning laugh!
McCain has lost his mind...this is some sort of cruel joke on America.
I think that the fact that she needed McCain to go there and speak for her shows a lot about what THEY think about her abilities.
She looks like a bull (moose) getting ready to charge in that photo... good one.
When is she going to release her financial records? Why did she get an extension until after the debate?
More likely Sarah Palin is the next Dan Quayle or Harriet Myers – McPain is just flailing wildly at this point; he's evidently given up on maintaining any credibility.
Sarah Palin is an idiot!
When I listen to her, I feel like i am watching a high school beauty pageant. Her answers are very staccato and unsure and I really don't trust her to lead this country.
Obama 08
LOL .... I have heard everthing now. They sat together during that interview looking like a father and daughter talking to a high school principal. I hope she and her family have a nice time at "Debate Camp." I know Joe Biden is at home preparing for the debate, but there is a big differrence between preparing and cramming. I feel much more comfortable with a VP who is prepared rather than a VP who will have to attend "camp" before a major event.
...or she's just like another Governor with a thin resume that has almost ruined our country (DUBYAH). She's not very intelligent! Thank God for the candidates with higher IQ's like Obama/Biden!
Once again you show NO judgement..........................
Regan was a straight nut who catered to the rich .................
Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar.................................
PALIN can't even complete an intelligent sentence
YOU NOR PALIN can even sit in the same intellect booth with OBAMA so please just stop.
OBAMA a true leader and our NEXT PRESIDENT.......
Sarah will fare just fine in the debate. They managed to have the format changed to benefit any off the cuff responses, so all she has to do is spit out the correct talking point, and she will be the media darling again.
Keep the bar high.
Though I have to say that the whole McCain/Palin/Couric thing is just bizarre. Like a parent teacher conference, or something.
Wow are you kidding me,,,,, the only thing about it was that Clinton knew what he was talking about when he was in interviews and debates,
Its so funny how McCain tries to use the experiance card with Obama but wont use it with his running mate, i saw the joint interview they did with katie and he was offended when kattie asked him about sarahs stance on Pakistan, he knows he made a really big mistake by picking her, and once again that just goes to show his bad judgement
Obama/Biden 08 Michelle/Jill 16
Clinton: a Rhodes scholar and governor
Raegan: military experience and 8 years as governor
Palin: ?? Republicans and everyone should be insulted by the comparison!
How could he even begin to compare her to these two men? He really is losing his mind. Dimentia here we come!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!
What?? She heard the question very well. In fact, it was the one of the rare times that her answer actually fit the question.
McCain just doesn't get it. He fails to understand that he made a poor choice.
difference is regan and clinton could answer a basic question..
she's more of a talk tough while knowing nothing blowhard… i just can't stomach her after 8 years of George Bush.
and, good for her for her life and family, but she's not fit to be president and few of us are
between palin, numerous iraq statements that proved false and his statement a few weeks ago that the economy was fundamentally sound, he's just as clueless as she is.
that's not a very flattering picture of her haha
and is he losing his marbles?
So she didn't mean what she said at the cheesesteak place, or she didn't consult with you to get the "right" answer. Give me a break!
Obama/Biden 2008
HA!
Were either of the other two out of their minds? Did you see how she responds to attention? Did you see how she responded to McCain's performance? "Awesome...he did awesome". How she responded to Couric when pushed to explain her buzz-word response? "I'll get back to ya..."
It's gonna be a long road to that debate in two days... It's like taking me, a lowly 3rd year law student and prepping me for a debate based on the limited understanding I have on foreign affairs... (Sure...I've led a few student groups, organized national conferences with others and spoken in front of a few thousand people...)
She was mayor for (arguably) the armpit, strip-mall capital of Alaska (Wasilla).
She doesn't respect a women's right to choose...anything.
Plainly, she just doesn't get it...she doesn't know how to run a country. And if they do get elected (McCain/Palin) this will be the craziest, most hilarious four years. So sit back, crack a beer and enjoy the ride...
Or leave the country (which is what everyone threatened to do when Bush won...twice).
At this point I feel sorry for Sarah Palin – McCain is treating her like she's a bimbo. Like she is suppose to look pretty and not say a word – Free Sarah Palin and let her be herself!
I don't remember Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton bringing Daddy along on interviews, do you, John?
Are you going to be on the stage with Sarah on Thursday, answering questions for her or rephrasing the answers?
Comparing a Rhodes Scholar to Palin?
DO SEE THAT MCCAIN ATTACK ATTACK ALL THE TIME .. OBAMA DONT DO ATTACK BACK THEM HE COMPLETED IS LOST HIS MIND!
Sorry, John. She is not even the next Quayle.
He may have a valid point of comparison. Reagan had IranContra, Clinton had Monica Lewinsky, Palin has Troopergate.
OH MY GOD!!!!! GET THIS IDIOT A CHECK OUT. OOPPS, I MEAN A
CHECK UP.
mr.mcsame,
R u not ashamed to say that ? you old guy seemed wrong something .. you must have brain check up
I do not remember EVER being actually frightened by a potential VP or Presidential pick the way I was frightened by the Palin interviews. YIKES – McCain is 72 – if elected there is a 1 in 5 chance that Palin will be the President. Comparing her to Regan or Clinton..really? Both McCain and Palin seem to have only one talent....SPINNNING
Oh my god! Can McCain really be serious? I'm not a fan of Reagan but there is no way you can compare her to the former President.
Im so sick and tired of McCain lying to save his own campaign and all of his followers in denial.
She is NOT ready and never will be. How much does she know about the inner cities and the issues facing its citizens? She can relate to the small towns but small towns breed small minds. I used to live in a small town and things they can think of because of little or no exposure.
This is explains why she knows nothing outside of Alaska.
We have already seen what has happended to our country when you govern from the far right.
No more!
If this is truly country first, vote the repubs of office!
It is not Sarah Palin that concerns me. It is John McCain and his lack of good judgment. From the great Fareed Zakaria interview here on CNN.com:
Yes, and I say this with sadness because I greatly admire John McCain, a man of intelligence, honor and enormous personal and political courage. However, for him to choose Sara Palin to be his running mate is fundamentally irresponsible. He did not put the country first with this decision.
As far as "gotcha journalism", John McCain's camp has engaged in that BIG TIME (remember every cry of sexism anyone?).
It is a good thing little Sarah had her Grampa there to keep the big, mean "gotcha monsters" away. Especially that Couric beast. Everyone knows she lives deep in the pocket of the ultra-liberal-socialist elite (that is, those who choose to ignore any other interview she has ever done with a politician). She was still a little scared, but with Grampa John by her side she got up the courage to say the magic right-wing words (given to her by the wizard Rove) and make the Couric go away.
We should all be so very proud of our little Sarah. Now it is her beddy-bye time (for the next 2.5 days. We need to leave her alone so she can get ready to fight the Biden. Sweet dreams pretty Sarah.
What a sack of doo. This candidates name should not be used in the same sentence with these past presidents. This is the problem with McCain. Either he beleives this stuff or he is a liar. Both possibilities scares the heck out of me.
»Americans do NOT WASTE your precious VOTE in some candidate with a ARABIC(?!??!) NAME!!??! and with a INSIGNIFICANT running mate called "Joe BIN or something"?!??! VOTE WELL=VOTE MCCain/Palin,of course.
WHAT CRAP! IT'S TIME TO WALK MY DOGS!!!!
OMG – Is this guy on the pipe! You've got to be kidding me!
Talk about having a senior moment!
»Sarah Palin=I LOVE YOU!!... Ooh!
Palin should not be VP. To much at stake. Bad choice. Look, i like her....BUT THIS IS THE VICE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES we're talkin about here. WAKE UP MCCAIN. You scare me with your wheeble whoobling. And why don't you look at Obama when you debate him.... have some respect. is that how your gonna be with everyone who doesn't agree with you.....grin and laugh. I don't see whats so funny. Focus on the issues at hand and stop playin games.
This guy is crazy.
And he wants to be President??
I think it was a very smart choice! She will make a great president some day!
McCain is Not-All-Upstairs. McCain doesn't have what it takes to be a productive leader.
Obama and Biden are the True American Mavericks.
Is this what Bill was sucking up to McCain and Palin for? Bill wife is a very WELL educated, well spoken and VERY qualified woman (might can‘t stand on her porch to see Russia). Bill should be angry at the fact that they see him as a DUMB wanna be. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain is a person who will make a devastating decision for the worst of our Country and WILL not listen experienced REPUBLICAN'S who see her as a VERY BAD choice. Our next President NEEDS to be a leader, listener and a PEOPLE person MAN, not one who can show a disrespectful and mean spirit as what was shown by McCain in his first debate with Obama.
Obama/Biden 08
Palin's a bust. No matter how Republicans try to handle Palin . . . she's a bust. Let her talk . . . and she comes across as unqualified. Keep her under control . . . and that reinforces the impression she's unqualified. Face it – you just can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear.
Anything is better than Obama.
McCain is trying to sell Palin to the American people. We are not stupid McCain. We can see that Ms. Palin is not qualified to be VP.
Even most conservatives don't think that she is able to lead. Our economy is messed up and we just can't afford to select McCain/Palin to be in the White House.
Those of you who are prejudiced toward Obama needs to get over it and vote your pocket-book strings.
Don't cut off your nose just to spite your face--it's dangerous.
WHAT? Regan could hold an intelligent conversation and understood the issues, was also a 2 term governor from the most populated state in the nation, he didn't babble like a baffoon! And Bless her heart she is NO Clinton, she dosn't have the savey the clintons have! McCain has lost all his marbles tring to say she's Reagan! LOL gave me a good laugh this morning!
McSame sounds like he is trying to save his reckless campaign.
Obama?Biden '08
I saw this interview last night. McCain was crotchety and antagonistic toward Couric, and I could just tell how p*ssed Katie was. The spin McCain and Palin put on the encounter with the voter, and Palin's response to the voter's question, was utterly asinine. These two are a pair of idiots.
This is laughable to compare Palin to Clinton. That is the most stupid thing he ever say. And how many more to come.
Gov. Palin is certainly not in the same league as former Govs Reagan and Clinton. The attempt to frost the cake with a different color is bizarre at best. I think it's too late to spin the problem. Thursday night will be interesting. That is if the debate doesn't get cancelled for some reason.
McSame is another Bush who does not listen to the people around him giving him giving he good advise. Instead McSame, like Bush, just continue on their destruction path. Everybody is tell McBush Palin is not ready to be our next President or VP and McBush just don't get it.
Bill Clinton, for all his undeniable faults, is a brilliant guy and someone who took to the tiniest details of policy like a fish to water.
Palin is undeniably not brilliant, and knows nothing about domestic or foreign policy.
The first rule of politics in the instant media age is not to make ridiculous claims for someone (or something) that will immediately come back to haunt you. McCain has yet to learn this lesson.
When is CNN going to have Fair and Balanced reporting? Instead of focusing all your attention on Palins past and possible role as VICE President. We need to know more about Obama's college years at Columbia University, his true ties with William Ayers, and Tony Rezko. Not to mention how he contradicts himself from his book "Dreams of My Father" about his mentor and councilor Rev. Wright, and how he describes him today.......He, after all, is running for our HIGHEST OFFICE IN OUR GREAT NATION.
"I remember that Ronald Reagan was a 'cowboy.' President Clinton was a governor of a very small state that had 'no experience' either. I remember how easy it was going to be for Bush I to defeat him.
"But the point is I've seen underestimation before," McCain added.
Really John, so does this mean Obama could also be the next great president of the US no matter how much you and your surrogates deride him for having too little experience? I mean as far as underestimation goes, who woulda thought he could beat the mighty Clinton's.
He's really delusional.
its official.......he has lost it......
new york times yesterday
mcsain and top people are big time inwith casinos and big gamblers. mcsain dropped $100.00 chips like marvels. and won thousands. but he need not think he can gamble with our country
wake up people he will loose every thing we have
god bless us all
Better comparison is Quayle...
McCain has gone crazy....
Who are you kiddding???
Palin is just plainly unqualified, the whole world can see this now...
She can't even handle an interview and she is suppose to be able to lead a whole country as VP... Yeah right!
Common do we look that stupid???
"excitement and enthusiasm" from the mouth of Sen. McCain. Please attend a high school football rally for both excitement and enthusiasm.
My future is at stake...see I only own a condo and one 1997 Toyota 4Runner. I afford can't another 4yrs of republicans in control.
He said it, "John is Right" more than once. What knowledge and experience BO has? ALL WORDS.
»My VOTE=McCain/Palin=OF COURSE.I am NOT DUMB!!!
I want some of whatever McCain is smoking.
I knew Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. Both were friends of mine. Sarah Palin is neither.
this man shouldn't even be allowed to drive a car. mccain/palin are going to win the election alright. the republicans are going to retort to rigging the voting machines. obama has no chance even if wins the electoral. this election is fixed like fox news.
YIKES! IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY YOU CAN HEAR REAGAN ROLLING OVER IN HIS GRAVE!
MCCAIN HAS MADE HIS BED WITH THIS STOOGE AND NOW HAS TO LIE IN IT. HIS PLAN HAS BLOWN UP IN HIS FACE AND CRITICIZING THE MEDIA FOR WHAT HE CALLS "GOTCHA" JOURNALISM, ETC. DOESN'T HOLD WATER.
HOW MANY OF YOU BELIEVE FOR ONE SECOND THAT IF PALIN WERE A MAN AND HAD SO LITTLE INTELLIGNCE, WAS MAKING A LAUGHING STOCK OF MCCAIN, AND RUINING THEIR CHANCES FOR NOVEMEBR THAT HE WOULD NOT HAVE CUT HIM LOOSE AFTER THE FIRST INTERVEIW?
WAKE UP PEOPLE. MCCAIN IS SINKING FAST IN HIS SELF-MADE POOL OF QUICKSAND AND RIGHTLY SO.
Ok, it is clear that McCain will say ANYTHING in hopes that it will stick! Reagan or Clinton, are you kidding me?!?!
Palin's intelligence level is questionable and her command of the issues is laughable! No matter how she does in the debate, she's shown that she's simply in over her head. That's not a knock on her, it really is a knock on McCain for putting her in this position. Who know's, in 8-16 years, she may develop into a leader that could make on the task of running the country, but today the answer is clearly a resounding NO!
Right now, I think McCain really wishes he had picked Romney.
Mad cow
Neither! Despite their many differences in philosophies, both Reagan and Clinton had strong convictions about national and international policies. Palin does not. She's an empty mouth piece that was brought along for her gender in an effort to appeal to a demographic, not for any skill or actual capability. To compare Palin to either of the two former presidents is a disgrace to their presidencies and this great nation.
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Spin, spin, spin McCain.
The problem with spin is that eventually you get dizzy and fall down.
Down you go McCain-Palin.
Oh, and just for the record, a voter asking an important issue question is not "gotcha journalism"
If you can't answer a question, you shouldn't running for any political office, let alone the second highest office in the country.
The tactics of picking such a running mate and hiding her out away from questioners is really hurting your strategy to winning the white house.
Just like the tactic of invading Iraq was a mistake in the over-all strategy to win the "war on terrorism"
In this, the most riddiculous campaign season I have seen in my life thusfar, that is the most absurd and laughable comment yet.
It's official: John McCain is a lunatic.
This is not "gotcha" journalism, This a comedy script for SNL script
Gov. Sarah Palin: That's why I say I, like every American I'm speaking with, we're ill about this position that we have been put in where it is the taxpayers looking to bail out. But ultimately, what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health-care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy, helping the - it's got to be all about job creation, too, shoring up our economy and putting it back on the right track. So health-care reform and reducing taxes and reining in spending has got to accompany tax reductions and tax relief for Americans. And trade, we've got to see trade as opportunity, not as a competitive, scary thing. But one in five jobs being created in the trade sector today, we've got to look at that as more opportunity. All those things under the umbrella of job creation. This bailout is a part of that.
McCain has entirely lost his mind. What a reckless decision. How could anyone consider voting for them?
Just like you UNDERESTIMATED how bad a choice Palin was in the first place.
I think it's now time for the nice men in the white coats to come and place Mr. McCain in the padded wagon. He has clearly lost his mind. Heaven help us if he gets anywhere near the Oval Office.
Is this a joke?
That's like comparing George W. to Mahatma Gahndi. Isn't there a "Fitness for Duty" psychological examination that a candidate has to go through before they let them campaign? Be Afraid,.... Be VERY Afraid.
John McCain is definitely out of touch with reality! He said he was proud of the job she's doing?????? What job is that????? McCain at this point need to step down himself!!!!
Misunderestimated !!!!! This lady has a disability and it is McCain
mccain/palin=====hitler /goebels
What a joke!
McCain & Palin – PATHETIC!
Wow, lets compare Palin to Clinton.
Clinton – Rhode Scholar
Palin – Sports Journalist
Clinton – Left a surplus when he left the White House
Palin – Left her small town of 5000 in debt
Clinton – Leader of middle east peace, and successfully ran the Bosnia war with only 2 non combat US military deaths.
Palin – Tells Russians that cross into to Alaska to "Shoo."
Clinton – A champion of minority and women's rights
Palin – made rape victims pay for their own forensics tests.
No comparison.
No way, No how, No McCain/Palin
The joke that keeps giving.
I watched the interview and he was not comparing her to either man. What he was saying is that there were questions regarding both of their experience and that they turned out fine.
CNN your spin on this is seriously messed up.
I don't remember Reagan or Clinton looking so wide-eyed and confused when talking about the economy. John McCain clearly sees things the way he wants to see them; and then he wonders why he's so easily linked to George W. Bush!
Hmm, McCain comparing Palin to Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Weren't they Presidents? Does McCain know something about his health that we don't?
Sure!!! Mc-idiot,what an insult to compare Palin to Mr. Clinton...
Don't under estimate the American people.....
We have had enough of your party's (the repubs) spin.....
By selecting Miss Pailin shows that you are not putting our country
First,but yourself first,you really be ashame of yourself .....
Retire and enjoy your "hero status" ,12 houses and cars..
Let Miss Palin return to Alaska where she belongs...eating mooseburgers....
Obama/Biden 08
Or a more sober response....
Clinton and Reagan could put together coherent sentences responding to questions
They knew what they didn't know and when to limit something
They had guiding principles which framed their answers
They didn't believe inane beliefs: people and dinosaurs...seeing Russia = experience...saying something long enough will make it true...
Poor little Sarah got ambushed by a "gotcha" 18-22 year old constituent. It's probably his ONLY college, so what does he know!?!
She would have been much better off is she had her Omaha or St Paul speech writer there to tell him what she "really" thinks, or better yet, Grampy McCain on her arm to protect her from all those people with yucky questions. McCain's an A$$ for having chosen her, and most everybody, except the brain-dead, are beggininning to realize it now.
John McCain just refuses to face reality on so many issues.
Clinton is a Rhoads graduated with honors and Reagon was relatively intelegent until his brain went. Palin has NONE of these attributes!!!! McCain is really loosing his mind!!
All I can say is WOW! Ronald Reagan must be rolling in his grave. And now. McCain has really taken experience off the table – for sure. "President Clinton was a governor of a very small state that had 'no experience' either." I wish he would just concede and let us get on with putting this country back on track!
Country First? Ha!
McCain made his choice for VP the biggest "me first" moment I've ever witnessed! Hoping to win over the Hillary supporters and solidify his base, he picked Palin with absolutely NO REGARD FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!
We are facing problems on all fronts-domestic, international, finacial, and global-yet McCain picked the least qualified, yet likable, candidate for the job.
McCain is old people! Palin could be our president in the near future-doesn't that terrify anyone else but me?
I hardly think so...............this is not one for the "Gipper." Palin is most like Quayle or Agnew. Please do not insult President's Clinton or Reagan. She needs to form her own identity not rely on some one elses attributes. This is the Big League....not a High School Student Council Election. This is about the safety and economic security of Americans. McCain's VP choice affects my family, friends, and neighbors. He lacked judgment and responsible leadership when he selected this young lady.
It is a level of excitement and enthusiasm, frankly, that I haven't seen before. And I'd like to attribute it to me.
How many more BLUNDERS is he going to take credit for?? LOL He is insane!!
McCain told CBS' Katie Couric as Palin looked on
Is that all she does??? OH forbid her to talk, another blunder will come out that McCain will RETRAC!!
McCain decried "gotcha" journalism
If she doesnt know she should say so... instead of opening her mouth trying to sound intelligent. That is her problem. She is trying to sound and look credible about things she knows nothing of!! I am not even in politics and I could have given a better answer than that!!
More like unrehersed answers. Its the TRUE Palin when she isnt rehearsed for the PLANNED questions. Then she screws up on what she doesnt know. Does this mean she will know the Questions ahead of time for the DEBATE?? So McCain can give her all the answers for her to memorize??
McCain really is just like Bush....trying to convince us that Giliigan is Commodore Perry. To quote a staunch Republican guy I know (face in hands) "Why? Why Palin? Why? Why? Why?" Palin was a lame choice and everyone with a brain knows it.
UNBE-LIE-VABLE!!
He truly has fallen off of his rocker. Is he off of his meds?
Now take your meds John and go watch Top Gun,or a John Wayne movie again.
I thought Obama was the second coming!!
senile old man
The damage Palin can do to the ticket is that her selection makes McCain's judgement look flawed.
Making hyperbolic statements like these don't help. I understand him defending her, but at least do it in a beleiveable way.
Mc Cain is committing treason to his country.
Off with his head
While I do think she has been underestimated to a great extant – comparing her to Reagan may have been a bit of a push. And comparing her to Clinton is a bit insultive to her.
However, in a way I sincerely am glad she doesn't have Biden "years of experience" those years which things have only gotten worse for this country. Those years were politics just have gotten more dirty and instead of choosing the best canidate, we choose the lesser of two evils from two parties that are both bad. This kind of "experience" I don't need.
Let's bring a little "Main Street" common sense back to Washington.
I think it is sexist for a man to have to sit in on the interview and say what she thinks instead of just letting her TALK! Comming from a generation of women being seen and not heard, I think McCain is showing sexism.
Ronald Reagan was a friend of mine and Sarah Palin is no Ronald Reagan!
Now that's either a blunt form of provocation or the most foolish thing I ever heard IN MY ADULT LIFE!
Man, that old guy can spin!
IS IT JUST ME OR DOES SP NOT UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS IN THESE INTERVIEWS.
YOU HAVE TO BE STUPID OR IGNORANT OF THE QUESTION TO GIVE THE ANSWER THAT SHE GAVE ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF THE BAILOUT.
FOLKS THIS IS DANGEROUS SHE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND ITS NOT THAT SHE GIVES BAD ANSWERS SHE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION
AND THE PERSON OF AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE REGUARDLESS OF AGE WOULD BE ABLE TT LEAST BS THE ANSWER SHE CANT BS BECAUSE SHE IN NOT SMART AT ALL
"WHAT HAPPNED TO AMERICA THE GREAT"
It's that same old republican phylosophy.....say it over and over and over and hope people will start believing it. Well, hell....it's worked before.
Yes, Palin is HOT...just like Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
Of course I mean "hot" in like going to hell in a bucket.
Even though I was not one of those who adored Reagan and I am certainly not a fan of Clinton, both of them had many years more experience as governors then Palin's 21 months. They also had thought processes which went beyond a narrow vision of a lightly populated state. To even have the gall to put Palin in the same category as either of these two governors really does suggest that McCain believes the American people are stupid. What a farce.
To you kind, yet misguided folks who say "trickle down" (see "supply side economics") is what got us here, I have to say you folks honestly wouldn't know your own rectum from a shotgun barrel.
If supply-side economics doesn't work, please tell me the last time a poor man ever hired you to work for him. A poor man has NEVER hired me to work for him, but hey, maybe I'M just the exception, right?
Devotees to demand-side economics (basically liberal Harry HardLuck Sally SobStory do-gooder economics... see "bizarro world") contend that consumer wants and needs are what drives the economy. Look at central Africa... those poor folks want all sorts of stuff, yet their demands are not making products, goods and services magically appear on store shelves. All the want in the world will not make goods and services appear, without first having someone to provide them, someone to build them, someone to make them... someone with money to invest... ie the supply-siders.
It's a shame when 90 percent of the voting public has zero understanding of the most basic of economic principles, yet we still allow them to cast a ballot to elect even dimmer dolts than themselves, in order to raid the treasury in some grand perverted Robin Hood play.
Palin like Clinton or Reagan?
Not even close!!!
OMG – Is this guy on the pipe? You've got to be kidding me!
I think it is sexist for a man to have to sit in on the interview and say what she thinks instead of just letting her TALK! Comming from a generation of women being seen and not heard, I think McCain is showing sexism.
Obama 08
Reckless choice, huh?
What about the DEM's reckless choice for President? A professional BS artist, with a very shady past (Wright, Ayers, ACORN).
And Biden committing gaffe after gaffe after gaffe.
Don't worry, once Plain lets loose with Biden Thursday, I won't call for Biden to step down.
DEM's for McCain/Palin -2008!
I believe Palin is a great choice and will prove everyone wrong. But then again...look at how immature our governement is and the individuals who are supporting their own parties.
Some way she will get critisize for something!! But i think it won't matter!! She is a strong woman!
McInsane!!!
are you kidding me? Bill might of not had a lot of experience but he could put a sentence together.
Who wrote this headline?
You have to be kidding me, the man has lost his mind.
as I remember it, Bill Clinton is a brilliant Rhodes Scholar – who got through college in four years!
McCain in making his case for Palin admitted inadvertently that she does not have experience. Amazing...fraudelent slip or straight talk express? In making this admission, he just confirmed what many people have concluded a long time ago. Palin is unqualifed for the VP or God forbids presidency in event McCain kicks the bucket. All the debate camp in the world would not help this woman. I really wonder what type of competetion she faced when she ran as governer? Hmmm
You know the problem with this comparison.
Experience isn't the only factor to qualify someone for a job. She might not have any experience but she also doesn't have any other skills that would be beneficial to lead this country.
NOT HAVING EXPERIENCE IS ONE THING. NOT HAVING THE BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AROUND HER IS ANOTHER.
WHEN THE BOAT IS SINKING YOU WANT THE MOST SKILLED, INTELLIGENT AND DYNAMIC PERSON ON COMMAND.
BY THE WAY. DID WE FORGET THAT SHE'S UNDER INDICTMENT. WHAT A NIGHTMARE!
Just the fact that McCain sat in on the interview is proof that Palin is not considered qualified by her own party! McCain answered the question directed at Palin. Again he blames the media! Does "big daddy" think he can stand on stage w/her thursday night?....they might be cramming for the debate but she's not very well versed when it comes to "off the cuff" answers. She'll be prepped with one liners and zingers...but this is NOT what the public wants to hear! We need answers..informative answers and insight into the candidates and their qulaifications.
Republicans and McCrypt are in full desperation mode. Evidence of this is shown by the conservatives in the republican party(at least not all republicans are brain dead just comatose) suggesting Sarah resign. They now realize what two thirds of the voters already have discovered, and that is that the bobble-head with an updo has become the laughing stock of the erratic lurchings of the republican traveling circus complete with high drama tactics, that has become McCrypt’s campaign..
Therefore, the dilemma is what to do with Sarah Screech a Speech for debate prep. Four days in a hotel appears to not have been enough so now she is whisked away to Sedona for in a “refreshing environment” in the middle of the Arizona desert.
The Dick realizes that since no new scandals(the ones they claim to have discovered during the “vetting” would fill an 8G iPod) has come to light, Miss Congeniality circa 1983, cannot resign without raising questions about the HotHead “maverick‘s” erratic and impulsive decision making and judgment(?). So, my vision of the next step is outlined below as portrayed by a conversation with Dick Cheney and the Shilla from Wasilla using her pet name for her new BFF..
Sarah: “Mr. Winky, what type of wildlife lives in Arizona?”
Dick: “Oh, Babe I am not sure”
Sarah “Well let’s go see if we can find an antelope, or zebra or buffalo to kill. If we cannot find big game we can look for a warren of newborn bunnies to shoot and kill”!
Dick: “That sounds like a good way for just the two of us spend some quality time together, so, grab our rifles and let’s head out…”
Dick will declare executive privilege because he was debriefing Gidget on how to delete emails!
AUTHOR’S FULL DISCLORURE:
The snarky and sarcastic comments are mine and mine alone so stop accusing Obama, I do not want to share the credit with anyone I consider it a badge of honor. Obama does not pay me, indeed I pay him twice a month with contributions. My remuneration si if the post is posted and I get to skewer ditto heads, then life is good!
This is my advise to the American people! Do not vote for Obama just because you hate mccain, or don't vote for mccain just because you hate Obama! But vote for the one who put his country first and bring change for better.
I followed all candidate speeches, now i support Obama i seen truth in only him!
Since the McCain and the Clintons seem to have such admiration for one another these days, why don't they join forces as an Independent ticket. Sickening!
He is not put country first! she is disgrceful to all women, "she is insult to all American"–Hugle(republican)...It is scary...not funny anymore...sad
Wake up mothers fellow American...our future is in our hand..in our vote. vote wize for our children our future!
Sad but very telling that McCain could not let Palin complete the interview on her own.
WHAT?
McCain/Palin trainwreck, both sitting in her backyard looking at Russia..
In order to run for office you must be of "SOUND MIND". McCain must withdraw he is not eligible.
Reagan and Clinton could both think on their feet. They could put a sentence together easily. Palin needs a script and retakes. Silly comparison.
are you kidding me???? No way as of now...take the highway girl! she is nowhere close to clinton or reagen! she has potential, but then she should stop giving interviews like the one with couric!!
Palin is the next nothing.
She'll be at the Iditarod rooting for her
new sled dog, McCain. (who did awesome!)
Now I KNOW McCain lacks the good judgment to be our next President! Comparing Palin to Reagan and Clinton? That is hilarious! The "McCain Follies" just keep getting better and better!
Then there was an incurious Texas Governor George W. Bush who had no foreign policy experience, no economic experience, and whom everyone underestimated. He won the White House twice, and paved the way for the current economic and foreign policy debacles we see today. Gee, I'm surprised McSame didn't mention that more apt comparison...
McCain's erratic, impulsive behavior suggests he is suffering from dementia or a possible stroke.
We MUST have a full disclosure and discussion of his medical records!!
Wake Up America. I'm calling on all citizens of the world who wants peace and prosperity to rise up and join our movement for change. We must make an indisputable statement this election. Help elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden our next President and Vice President. Even if you cannot vote, let your voices be heard. We must rise up as one nation under God and rebuke join McCain.
Absolutely!
It's a shame that everybody in this country whines and complains about wanting a 'normal' person in the leadership of this country instead of a career politician, then, when one comes along are all too eager to tear her down and throw her out because she isn't a career politician.
Obama is bought and paid for by the far left. He is everything the leftists claimed Bush was, but worse.
America cannot afford an Obama 'Presidency'.
Very sad.... very very sad.
MCCAIN IS NOW LEGITIMATELY CERTIFIABLE!
VERY, VERY SAD.
The fact that a person who believes the world was created 6,000 years ago and that dinosaurs and humans lived together, who has no concept of the large issues facing her country (econo-what?) and that this person could be but a heartbeat away from controlling the worlds most potent nuclear arsenal...
To put it in the GOP's terms: Sarah Palin is a threat to national security.
John McCain does not want to win this election. I am now convinced.
Anyone see the interview last night? McSame wouldn't even let Palin speak for herself. It was a creepy Daddy protecting his daughter scene. And Palin seemed annoyed while it was happening. I think she wants to speak but this stupid campaign is holding her back. I say to you McSame, FREE SARA PALIN!
This moronic comment by McMoron does not even deserve mention let alone criticism
It is a level of excitement and enthusiasm but it's okay that Palin is clueless about dealing with any issues pretaining to running the White House. Her excitement enthusiasm is all the experience Palin needs to run the White House. Will someone make McSane and his daughter Palin end this disgusting ticket.
OMG- I can't even. The thought that Sarah Palin is anything remotely near Bill Clinton is obsurd. And then Reagan- Clinton's polar opposite I do not even get the analogy...I am sorry but anyone that votes for this side show parody is off their rocker too!!
The things this man says are just more and more off the wall.
Then that 2nd interview with Katie Couric- McCain is showing his true colors- being testy and brash- not letting Sarah Palin speak for herself... what a PIG he is... this whole thing is just a pure disgrace to women everywhere!
And I am the KING OF ENGLAND!
RNC knew she was a 'showcase' and a diversion. They knew when she opened her mouth it would be a gamble. They lost. She is clueless on the national scene; and she was a bully as a Governor.
She needs Alaska and Alaska can take her or leave her. I don't care. As Keith said on CNN, if they get in 350 billion people need to get out of the USA. Using her gender is a joke. Other prominent women have excelled standards of men in all walks of life, why does Palin need a break? Why do they think she's being picked on? She is running for the no. 2 spot in America, Have No Mercy. Go Obama/Biden 2008...
So what is Obama then? McCain is offically insane
She can be Reagan all right. Remember "Reagonomics" i.e. "Steal from the poor, feed the rich"? The trickle down theory that created a 4 trillion dollar deficit that Clinton inherited.
She can be Bill Clinton if she has sex scandals that we do not know of. Economically NO. Bill Clinton cleared the 4 trillion dollars deficit to 5.8 trillion dollar projected surplus.
I think she can be more of Bush who converted the 5.8 trillion dollar suplus to 12.8 trillion dollar deficit.
Yes she would be "Bush with lipstick".
McCain has officially lost it. Palin could never be like Bill Clinton.
Palin could very well be a great v.p. – she certainly has some cred as a gov. but she needs to go to school with all the intelligent folks she now has access to and get herself a real grasp of the economy and the world. She has the core to build on.
The spin machine is in action. It is sad to see. I genuinely feel sorry for her.
Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan didn't need someone to sit and hold their hand while they faced that big and scary Katie Couric for a clean-up interview. The comparison is an insult to both Bubba and the Gipper.
Palin is a goldfish in the waters of the Bermuda Triangle.
Sarah for VP and possibly after only a few days with on the job training our president!!!!! NEVER
Sarah for congress or senate–GO FOR IT Shake the boys up and get some expeirence. Would love to see her try to make a dent in some of the stiff, ram rod individuals that feel they are better than you and me. I never had a guarantee of a life long job. What makes some of the lifers feel that they have a guarantee–McCain, Kennedy, Pellosi, Reed. We got rid of Newt and some of his cronies.
Are you kidding me ??!?!?!?
How detached from reality are these people ?!?!
*hangs head in shame for this country*
this two are "FUNDAMENTALLY" out of touch and dangerous for america!!!1
Everybody stay away from John McCain! OMG ... senility isn't contagious, is it?
What a crock of poo.
Clinton had instincts and knowledge. Two very key characteristics that Palin lacks.
McCain has officially lost his mind.
Why is McCain sitting in on this interview? If Palin cannot stand up to a single reporter and speak for herself, how would she be able to stand up to foreign leaders and protect our country? My impression of McCain, from the debate and from this interview, is that he is an angry, controlling, irratic man. I have yet to see where he has put 'country first'. God help us.
I laughed so hard just reading the headline that milk came out my nose. You have got to be kidding me?
It's becoming clear that McCain doesn't want to win and frankly, I can't blame him. The next President is in a no win situation and if I was in my golden years after everything he's been through I'd be happy to ride off into the sunset.
I think John McCain is loosing his marbles. Really! I am fearful of this man!
This is just another example of poor leadership from the Mcsame camp.
Ha! Palin the next Clinton? Even comparing the two because they were/are Governors is silly. It is like saying that two waiters are the same because one works at a 4-star restuarant and the other is a cashier at McDonalds! Come on!
This is the mother of all possible stupidities !
UMMMMMMMMM...MORE LIKE DAN QUAYLE.......
I think it is time for John McQuixote to stop chasing windmills and face reality. For him to say that a corrupt politician from Alaska may become the next Reagan or Clinton, is beyond comprehension.
I think that Dukakis is a more apt analogy.
What's wrong with all of you???? I am mortified.
A concerned Canadian
Well if he thought she was so qualified then why not let her sit down by herself with Couric? And people are saying let her be herself. Well I think she is being herself. She read a scripted speech at the convention and at the rally's. She is being herself. She is not nor will she ever be ready for a job like VP or President. Send her back to her kids who surely need her. She has a demanding home life and she is needed there with her baby who must miss her and her teenage daughter who is pregnant. SEND HER HOME>>>>>>
I want whatever McCain is smoking. Clinton was a lawyer and a Rhodes scholar. Palin changed 5 schools in 6 years!!!
Are you crazy?
I think McCain releases these types of statements just to keep himself in the news. This has got to be the biggest joke of all...next to holding Palin's hand while speaking with Katie Couric last night.
The difference though between Palin and Reagan/Clinton is that Reagan/Clinton were both pretty smart guys and knew what they were talking about. I can't say the same thing about Palin. She is a ditz who has no earthly idea what she is talking about (hence the gibberish that comes out of mouth whenever she opens it especially in one on one interviews that are substantive).
Palin, at best, may be compared to Quayle. Dear Senator McCain, please do not insult a dead person.
I honestly don't know what to say.
John...do you realize that the more you inflate your opinion of Palin the easier it is for her to fail? One miss step (and she's taken a lot so far) and she falls back to earth from the orbit you (and few others) have put her in.
I've asked this before and I'll ask it again...how is this guy even showing positive poll numbers??
What else is he going to say... the Palin pick was a political gimmick that has now backfired... but J McCain is a stubborn old man that has to show he's right... oh well, I guess we will all find out in a few more weeks... God help us he wins.
McCain has nowhere to go now but down. He can run away from President Bush, but he can't run away from the Republican Party. The Republicans will be regarded from now on as "the party that wrecked America." Over the weeks ahead, as carnage in the economy and the financial markets ramps up, it will become increasingly clear. It is important that this meme be spread through the internet. I urge all commentators to adopt and spread the idea that the Republicans are "the party that wrecked America." It will work because it is the truth. Use it freely. Just spread the word.
Big diff, she's not running for president, McSame is.
McCain is losing his marbles.
I don't think so, McCain!
What absolute nonsense. Comparing Palin to Reagan and Clinton? McSame is desperate to make his disastrous choice look good, and CNN just keeps reporting such trash news as if it had validity. Americans aren't that stupid.
Will somebody please save us from McCain? He has totally lost it.
What world is McCain living in? Not ours.
He gambled,and He LOST.BIG TIME.
The next Spiro Agnew......
Ms. Palin,
I have met Bill Clinton and ma'am, you are no Bill Clinton!
With all due respect, but what were they thinking, bringing her to put a spark in his campaign was fine, but keep on going with the joke till the end, is just like watching the bad disney movie, where the soccer mom becomes the next president of the country, and at the end she defeats Mr. Putin, with the help of her dog and the rest of his son's friends, please be serious she is an offense to all women in the political world, for the good of america i hope this changes quickly, this lets me know that at least Obama thinks a little more than McCain.
They had/have something she doesn't have:
INTELLIGENCE.
Nice try, thanks for playing! NEXT!
What he's really saying is that "I look like a genius next to this woman". As Jack Cafferty said, If knowing that this woman is a 72 yr old heart beat away from being the leader of the free world doesn't scare the hell out of you, it should. I can't understand why any level headed, thinking American could vote for John McCain knowing this woman could wind up being our president. This is not a personal issue, she is simply un-prepared to be the VP of the United States Of America.
Wow, that's quite an insult to Reagan and Clinton!
Are you Joking – or smoking funny stuff???
Palin is a joke – God help the USA if they are elected!
That made me laugh sooooooooo hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I seriosly don't think that Palin is qualified to be governer. I think she won because the folksy stuff played well and she's very charming. When she sits down to answer questions she dangerously clueless.
I think its important to have a president with such a rich sense of humor.
I'm just glad the punchline to this joke is going to be an electoral landslide for President Obama.
dumbest comment i've ever heard! Bill Clinton was a rhode scholar and Ronald Regan was the governor of the largest state in in the union. I really wish someone would of called him out on that.
I am tired of McCain's complaints about the media. He picked a "DUD" and now has to live with his poor choice. Romney was the right choice. Romney's experience would have helped McCain who admitts he knows not much about the economy. Imagine, a president who does not know much about the economy in these times...he is not getting my vote and I am a Conserative.
If that's true, then I am Mother Theresa.
This is THE BEST JOKE OF THE DAY...cnn does not have news so they need to fill it up with this kind of wierd notes...
Can't believe Americans still support this guy..wow.At a time when he claims inexperience is a negative for Obama a higher degree of inexperience is a positive for her..lol.
Even if she does well in the debates it won't be a accurate portrayal of what she believes or who she is..it will simply be a double coating of Lipstick on a pig. We've seen her express her views, we've even heard her ramble about energy..lol.. everythin about her is laughable
THIS IS LAUGHABLE...
So why is Palin at debate camp at McCain's retreat instead of accompanying McCain to give her ideas about the bailout/rescue??
Why no comment by CNN about Newt Gingrich working in the background convincing Republicans to vote against the bill?
To convince the public that this bill is the right move it has to be a BIPARTISAN bill. The Democrates did their part...time for the Republicans to step up to the plate!!
wow
just wow
Just keep deluding yourselves, Repubs! I'm sure if you wish hard enough, she'll turn into GEORGE WASHINGTON !
I laughed out loud when I read this headline. I think they meant "the next Dan Quayle"!
Yet again – the media makes a legitamate point, and the McCain camp is scared of the truth, so they try to blame blame blame their way out of it...
In trying to restore confidence in his running mate, John McCain forgot his own judgement is also being questioned. Sarah Palin equivalent to Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton? You've got to be kidding me.
I have no doubt Palin is an effective governor for Alaska, but she obviously has had no interest in national affairs (either foreign policy or economics outside of her state) prior to being picked as the VP candidate. I've only been seriously engaged in national politics since January of this year after a 16 year disgust with the policital process and I think I could have given better answers to the questions Palin was asked. I don't gree with McCain, but I still understand his positions more than Palin does.
I really don't understand this VP pick. McCain should have gone with someone like Romney, at least he has some economic strength. This was not a "Country First" choice, this was a "Politics First" choice to shore up the support of the Republican base. Other than that, Palin brings nothing to the ticket – and even that may be fading...
I am still shocked that, she even went on a second sit down with Katie, and this time she brought her dad along! THis has too be THE TOPIC of the day! GOTCHA JOURNALISM! it wasnt even a journalist, it was a VOTER!! And the VOTER wanted to know an answer to a question but since they are obviously full of it, and making up excuses!! OBAMA needs to make this one his next ad! HE would be crazy not to use the help. THAT Is what she is doing she is helping obama win the election! USE HER OBAMA!!!
And dellusional.Will someone please get John McCain a prescription of Aricept? I would rather vote for an inanimate object than cast a vote for Sarah Palin. She will be the nail in this country's coffin. We've already had a bozo in the White House for the last eight years–we cannot afford another Bozo waiting in the wings to take the throne as Mr. Burns crumbles and flip flops himself to death.
Reagan will be rolling in his grave. Clinton will be rolling from laughter.
I cannot wait for Gov. Palin to decimate Biden on Thursday.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT, THE WORLD WILL END IF HE GETS ELECTED.
WAKE UP AMERICA!
OBAMA / BIDEN '08
I dont know how long Mccain will keep baking her up..she stumbles in every steps.
You got to be f%*# kidding me. Mr. Mcsame you should be put in an asylum for using her name in same sentence with Reagan & Clinton. Please come on Nov. 4. John Mcsame campaign is one big fraud fueled by a failed party of no ideas and unfortunately stupid Americans. If John had an original thought go accross his mind it would have been the quickest trip in north america.
The man has totally lost it.
To compare this hocky mom to any successful politician is
really stretching it.
And to think he put our country in peril when picking her
as VP tells us about his judgement and concern for
our once great nation.
How anyone can support the two of them is a complete mystery
to me.
Hey McCain, Bizarro just called; he said he wants his brain back.
I think Mccain is having dieharia from his head......
I know Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton was a friend of mine. Sarah Palin is no Bill Clinton.
McCain cannot be serious. Who is he trying to convince, us or himself?
John McLame needs to stop. It's so funny that it's everyone else is fault that Palin isn't doing good on her interview.
Um.. Clinton was governor for 12 years before becoming President, Reagan was gov of CA for 8 years.. both Clinton and Reagan also previously ran for president before they were elected. They were not completely unknown.
Palin has been gov of AK for less than 2 years, and is a complete unknown on the national scene with no known national stances on issues other than what the McCain campaign tells her to say.
The people leaving the comments are exactly right. She is no Bill Clinton. She won't have oral sex in the White House with Monica Lewinsky. I guarantee it.
Even saying the name Palin in the same breath as Reagan and Clinton is wrong. However, saying she's more like Bush 1 and Bush 2, yeah, pretty right on there.
I just love how Palin can't give an interview on her own without her sugar daddy there to keep tabs.
Plus, why doesn't McCain wear a flag pin? Doesn't he love America?
McCain is a road to nowhere.
How many times was McCain wrong with his statements?
This is another clueless prediction.
Nobody will believe you anymore McCain. You and Palin are toast.
To compare Palin with Bill Clinton is an insult to Clinton. Clinton is the most intellegent president we ever had since 1980 he graduated from the most prestigous College, compared to Palin who changed college six times before she can graduate. This woman makes Dan Quel look like John F. Kennedy.
Mccain i strongly urge a mental evaluation be done on you wow this man has lost it! lol
This Kindergarten in the name of Politics can only happen in the US.
Guess what MacCain still have followers, its not a surprise even Bush has supporters.With 72yrs naturally MacCain is old, in case of a final call, Palin becomes US President, can you people think further than your nose.
palin looks scary in that picture
I think Palin may be the next Reagan. She has morals, so she won't be the next Clinton.
President Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar. Please do not compare him and his experience to that of Governor Palin.
Sarah Palin scares the bejeesus out of me. The idea of her running foreign policy, or having to step in if McCain is ill or dying, is the most frightening thing I've thought about in a long time. Possibly even more frightening than the total economic collapse we are going into right now...
I am totally lost for words. I can't believe he can talk so highly of her after what she did in that interview. Also why he didn't let her talk when Katie ask Palin a question. No McSane.
If McCain even thinks that Sarah Palin is ANYWHERE is that same league, it just proves that his age has caught up with him more than the public realizes.
McCain needs a mental evaluation...NOW!
So Palin will either be a great (vice)President or get caught in the oval office with an intern? Heck, the way Clinton has been gushing, I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to get her alone in the Oval office.
Huh?
Word of advice to the McCain campaign. Make sure you bring along Sarah Plain's babysitter and plenty of diapers on her debate camp trip. We all know she is unable to take care of herself.
MCain had to hold Palin's hand in the interview with Couric, and then had the audacity to compare her to Clinton and Reagan? Are you kidding me?
Palin is clearly out of her league, and to anybody that thinks that Palin was not a choice that McCain was forced to make to pander to the far-right, well, I've got a Bridge to Nowhere to sell you.
oh please, Reagan and Clinton are natural speakers. have you ever seen Clinton stutter his way through questions like Palin did with Couric?? Couric wasn't even going after her, the questions were difficult but not that difficult. Not so old that i have seen much of Reagan but i have seen Clinton in action (on TV) from a Q&A with students at a UK university. he was f'ing impressive how he handled the questions, how concise his answers were etc. you don't have to agree with him but he rocked the room. Palin is no Reagan and Clinton by any stretch of the imagination, no matter how vivid it may be.
Excuss meeeee, Palin the next clinton? McCain give me a break! if so
why dont you let her conduct her own interviews rather than seat by her as a grandfather with his little grand daugther..... straight talk indeed!!!
MCCAIN IS UNSTABLE!
WAKE UP MCCAIN!
IT IS NOT EXCITEMENT PALIN HAS GENRATED, IT IS BEWILDERMENT.
SHE IS LIKE SOME EXOTIC ANIMAL ATTRACTION AT THE ZOO. EVERYONE WANTS TO STOP AND SEE HER THE SAME WAY PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY COME UPON A HORRENDOUS CAR WRECK.
JUST HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT. IF SHE WEREN'T SO PATHETIC THIS WOULD BE FUNNY!
What? Compare that moron with Reagan and Clinton?
He is definitely not well.
Whoever supports Mcsame/Palin are completely out of mind, they need check up.
wake up America, dont let our country down by electing these fools.
Dear Senator McCain; That was NOT a "GOTCHA" journalism, that was a voter asking the question. I can understand if you say you did not hear the question but to say that she did not hear the question so therefore her answer is NOT valid is questionable in it's self. If I do not hear a question I ask the person to repeat it not answer to what I think they asked. Her answers are coming across as all canned from the advisors that you have given her, seems like she cannot think for herself and when she does it is in conflict of YOUR policies. If she is NOT qualified she should step down, there have been TOO MANY people take on positions that they are not qualified for and then BIG PROBLEMS arise because of their actions. If you made a mistake say so and the people will forgive you.
If Obama were to go into a hostile interview he would get torn apart the same way but with the liberal loving media that would not happen.
?????? Really. Were both of these 'Presidents' under investigation as they campaigned for office? Were both of these 'Presidents' sequestered from media interviews? Did both of these 'Presidents' leave the state they governed with a $26 million dollar road that no-one will or can use because it goes no-where?
After a voter in Philadelphia asked Palin a question that she wasn't able to adequately answer, McCain said that it was an example of "gotcha journalism". Um . . . does it strike anyone as odd the fact that McCain is blaming the media for something that an ordinary American having nothing to do with the media asked? Hey McCain . . . GOTCHA!
John McCain seriously needs a mental check-up in addition to his physical. Americans, please. Don't mess this election up again. Your country is ruining the world.
Are you kidding?
nope, I'm convinced she's the next bozo the clown. What an insult to Americans this woman is!!!!
Palin = Reagan? Palin = Clinton (Bill)? Is he serious? Really?
Does McCain think we're stupid? THAT stupid? What an insult!
Does McCain really believe this? Then he lacks judgment and perspective to a degree that borders on idiocy - or perhaps it's creeping senility.
Either way, these comments alone show him to be unfit for the presidency.
Palin is not Reagan or Clinton. She doesn't have a national and International agenda as Reagan had nor the precision intelligence and political astuteness of Clinton. The only similarity is she appears to be a very sincere and charismatic person. The fact that her advisers admit she is not up on International relations is a problem. Any body with a vague interest in politics has some idea about the tension between the west, Korea, Iran and Russia. Shouldn't the governor of the state that is closest to two of those countries already have some understanding of these issues?
It's not "underestimation," Senator. It's well-deserved RIDUCULE. She's not fit to lead. And your comparing Palin to Reagan once again puts your judgement into question.
Hopefully, she's the next Geraldine Ferraro.
I think he forgot to take his meds for the last couple of years! Truly unreal
No way is Palin the next Bill Clinton....Although, I don't like some of the things Clinton had done as president including signing Gramm's bill into law that has gotten us into this mess....Clinton is an attorney who is extremely intelligent and educated...a Rhodes Scholar...Palin doesn't even come close.
Gotcha journalism my A#%!!! McCain is really gambling with our nations fate!! "Country First" my A#%!!!
PALIN WILL BE PRESIDENT BEFORE HILARY OR OBAMA
McCain needs to understand that Reagan's policy of training and arming Afghan terrorists resulted in Sep 11 and his trickle down economy has brought future generations with deficit.
Sarah Palin is NOT qualified on any any national issues. Her so-called state level executive position is not a substitute for her lack of knowledge Her extreme views on religion is bound to impact poltics.
McCain has placed himself first and country next in his choice
Governor Palin, you're no Bill Clinton OR Ronald Reagan.
Governor Palin is clearly no qualified to be the vice president and she displays this everytime someone of substance has her the tough questions that need to be answered in order for the American people to make an infomed decisison. My choice is clearly not the McCain Palin ticket because there really is no change from the current administration.
McSame is trying to cover up for a disastrous pick, that's all.
He's going down with her and rightly so!
Worst comparison ever. Almost as absurd as "Is Obama the antichrist?" but not really.
Ms. Palin is obviously totally unprepared for the stage that she's been thrown in. Any journalist would do better than she had, and even if she seems confident, that does not hide the painful truth of her lack of knowledge on key issues. By claiming "gotcha game" or sexism toward her by the press, McCain is trying to hide his carelessness by choosing someone who should not even been on the cabinet of any president who respects himself.
Instead of looking into comments into perspective, Dems feedbacker started jumping over it again.. it's very normal for them to say McCain has lost it..he is insane and what not. Really think thru this before you type.... Bill Clinton had same experience and Regan as well. That's what McCain is saying. Whether she will be successful or not that's time to tell. Today Bill Clinton is louded a great President and he is is Agree and I am sure all Dems agree too. and same Bill has praised John McCain as a great man and fit to be president and the same time he never endorsed Obama with heart. so all Bills supporter cross over.
Ladies and Gentlemen...bring out the Champaign bottles!! ...Lets get this party started and let the celebration begin on Election night!!! ......McCain may just as well take his Geritol and call it a night. Oh and Sarah can go back to Alaska where she can see Russia from her house!!! Obama/Biden 08!!!
I'll have to get back to ya on that!
Actually, NO WAY!!
Reagan maybe-some similarites in the acting background and
conservative approach but this is a big reach. Clinton forget it. She is just not nearly as intelligent as Clinton. People seem to have forgotten that presidents and vice presidents can and should be intelligent. Somehow this idea has gotten lost. Certainly Palin is a smart enough person but I think we need more than that in a VP or president. I keep hearing about how she is a quick study. For VP?
Very scary.
No words....
oh please spare us
she might be the next one hit wonder to never have a hit.
She has proven that she can't be trusted and ill informed on all topics. She can barely form a complete sentence on her own and the debate Thursday will prove it even more. Too bad they won't show the ear piece that she will be wearing during the debate.
Is he kidding me?!!! Comparing Sarah Palin to Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton is absurd. Bill Clinton may have been a governor of a small state but he was also a highly educated Rhodes scholar. McCain and Palin's segment just highlights the fact that Palin needs help. It reminded me of a grandfather protecting his granddaughter....lmao...they are a joke...I cant wait to see the SNL response skit.......
Palin is so qualified that she needs a babysitter to speak for her. The debate will be very interesting if she gets her cheat cards mixed up again. McCain is so irratic and she has not a clue. What a pair they would make in Washington.
Except for the fact that Reagan and Clinton both had positions on things that didnt just come from the Bible like that born again bubble head Sarah Palin. She isnt even the actual governor, her husband tells her what to do, because she is to stupid to actually govern!
Obama Biden 2008
We would not be is such a dangerous situation if the democrats had not forced Obama on the party and intalled him as nominee.
We would now have a great candidate with great plans- who, in fact, detailed those ideas and solutions prior to the democratic debates and DURING THE DEBATES.
Unfortunately the DNC and the party and the media was having a love affair with Obama.
Now, millions of Americans are forced to vote for a republican rather than vote for a candidate that stole the nomination and who is suppressing freedom of speech with his constant lawsuits and his e-mail wire alert brigade of Hitler youth.
I'd compare her to Dan Quayle, but she makes him look like the president of MENSA.
Not quite...sigh.
Please, John Mccain stop these miscellanous arguments. Your judgement on choosing Sarah Palin is very poor, I must say. Something definately went wrong that week that you choose her. Unbelievable.
Did you just humiliate Reagan and Clinton?
Cmon!! be a real journalist and THINK!!!
Not being a fan of Reagan myself, he was INFINITELY better than Palin. He was a quick learn, as they say... Palin is not.
Palin is no Bill Clinton. Jesus CNN, Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar!!!!!! Probably the smartest president we've ever had. You just can't compare someone who went to 6 different colleges and graduated with a journalism degree to Clinton.
Is it just me or did anyone else hear the disdain for the questioner while McCain/Palin we being interviewed by Couric. I don't believe the questioner was looking for a "gotcha" moment. It seems that McCain only wants Palin to answer questions from pre-approved people in particular venues. The question of an average citizen in a "pizza place" is out of context – how very sad -not to mention elitist!
I think they work well together. Seriously, I think they will make a good team. He will focus on national security and international issues and she will focus on domestic issues and the economy. Works for me!
John McCain has tried to ridicule Obama as a Britney Spears and Paris Hilton celebrity type – all glitz and no substance.
Funny how his chickens have come home to roost! Now HE is faced with his own "Governor Britney" Palin – who is proving to be just as much a light-weight as Britney and Paris on issues of substance.
Its true what they say: when you point a finger at someone, look out! You'll have FOUR pointing right back at ya!
Serve them right!
Why would you even fix yourself to say something like that? The one thing that Presidents Reagan and Clinton have in common . . . . they can speak!!!!! I mean come on. The next Reagan or Clinton . . . . . did you guys take YOUR medication this morning? If not now is the time.
Awe, McCain is so proud of his little celebrity... err... I mean his running mate.
wow...well who knows, she could suprise us all I guess..right? lmao
she is a waste of the effort in posting this report and me answering it
Can't wait to watch Biden wipe the floor with her. This ought to be good...
Sarah Palin could be the next Reagan or Clinton, in the sense that a dog could be a cat. Right now, anytime she wanders off her talking points she's like a deer in the headlights. Just what we need in a potential commander in chief.
MCCAIN IS CLEARLY INSANE!!!
No, Gramps. Sarah Palin is the next Dan Quayle.
Bill went to OXFORD
this is a scary election
McCain is to old (i am sorry, but true) I don't think his health is good even though I live in Canda this really concerns me IF he wins and a week after something happens , you people have Palin as your Pesident. LOL, OMG& what a mess.
McCain is coo coo what is going with him I telling all American do not for this coo coo bird
Your kidding – while she may be qualified as a govenor she is out of her comfort zone in big arena politics. Certainly not ready to step in as president if the need would occur... Lets get real about how capable she is -– I think John showed very poor judgement in his selection and it has been very unfair to her as a result.
Talk about insult! Reagan is probably spinning in his grave!
Clinton is probably trying to figure out how to get into her pants! LOL
Yes, the same governor who belives that she's neighbors with Russia. Excitement can only get you so far, there must be substance behind it.
WHY DOES THE LIBERAL MEDIA PERSIST IN GIVING MRS PALIN GRIEF?
WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO STOP PICKING ?
MAYBE ITS BESUSE OBAMA STINKS/??? AND WE CAN SEE THROUGH HIM
Clinton was highly educated and intelligent. Reagan had some grasp of what was going on in the world. Palin is a dolt with no curiosity and no basic understanding. If sh's lucky (and if we are not) she could be the next Bush.
The Clintons knew much more that this airhead did...Don't forget, Hillary and Bill were in Politics long before Sarah Failin came to town (Alaska). These two studied the Government for decades...
I loved the article this morning from the Huffington Post stating that Rick Davis and Steve Schmidt were getting together to help Sarah with debate camp...What cracked me up is the issues that they are going over with her are issues she doesn't even know about at all! And she is picked to the the Vice President...BAD JUDGEMENT MCSAME!!!!!
Clinton and Reagan had a grasp of the issues.
Palin? It's like we're watching "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?"
She'd make a great PR agent. But VP of the United States?
Stop. It.
This is ridiculous. This is not about a women versus man – this is about competency – and Palin has none of it. McCain politics is damaging our country. Obama is no better at it either – but for McCain to insult us time and time again as if we are ignorant and unconscious, is unacceptable. This women is not cut from the fabric we need for our country, especially in this time of struggle.
WOW. This has got me speechless. Whatever...as long as she doesn't step down. Then we'd really be screwed if they got Mitt Romney in as VP. Especially now with this economic crisis. She has no idea what she's doing, so let her stay there and lose the election.
Or, she might be like another "mis-underestimated", short term governor who became president...George W. who is a train wreck.
I know Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton is a friend of mine. Sarah Palin, you are NO Bill Clinton.
And you never will be, you idiotic, unqualified hack.
Last I knew both Reagan and Clinton were able to speak on their own. You leave Palin on her own and she fumbles badly, as long as Johnny boy is there next to her he can bail her out when she mis-speaks. I bet she would like him next to her Thursday night.
I don't think so but she might be the next George Bush.
@ Scott. Clinton letting Bin Laden go. Clinton borrowing from Social Security. Clinton letting Fannie May & Freddie Mac do whatever they want. Those are some things that got us in trouble. Reagan was a great president, Bill Clinton doesn't even deserve to shine his shoes.
Cranky old men are also very stubborn and Mccain will never admit he made a mistake in picking Palin. Let them just be and they will see what will happen. America should however ne very vigilant and wise in the coming election.
At least Reagan and Clinton were articulate enough to speak in proper sentences. Palin is a nit-wit! And I've lost all respect for McCain for choosing her as his VP pick. I'd intended to vote for him, but after choosing Palin – I cannot in good concience vote for that ticket!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OUT OF TOUCH!
daddy mccain, was so nice to help little sarah with her interveiw "retake"......scary
I have been a republican and Reagan fan for years, the idea to compare Sarah to Regan is just ridiculous. Maybe with Bill Clinton, both have had rumors of cheating on their spouses.
I understand the need for news organizations like CNN to try to appear be neutral, but this is just pandering to republicans. Good-grief!.
... and McCain said he would never LIE to the American people
she is a Bush leaning Quayle
– he also lied when HE SAID she sold a jet on Ebay for a profit
–he also lied when HE SAID it was ' a fact she had been to Iraq"
– Why won't the straight talkers testify on Palin's abuse of power investigation
– Why does the media LAY OFF Todd Palin's past (Google Palin hate America)
- get her taxes OUT
– Google Palin and witchcraft!!! She is on stage thanking her witch hunting religious leader for casting spells for her to become Governor
- McCain and her are divided on so many issues!!!
Senator McCain should be ashamed of himself to even make a statement like that.. He knows that his campaign is in some serious trouble. They have made mistake after mistake – first one being picking Palin in hindsight. Does Palin go on any network other than CBS and that one interview with Sean "Little Ball of Hate" Hannity to do interviews? I don't see how anyone could vote for them in good conscious. We know absolutely nothing about her other than what they have put out there and the interview with Couric – which should cause anyone who saw it to pause and be overtaken by concern. If elected she would be a heartbeat away from a 72 year old heart and that is a scary thought.
Did anyone see how rude they were to Katie Couric while trying to clarify Palin's Pakistan remarks last night? It was disgusting. ANd then to say it was Gotcha Journalism? It was a VOTER who asked her that question.
And I'm sorry, if you can't answer a question on the fly without being prepped and told what to say, then you have no business running for VP in this country.
Unreal.
What an insult to both Reagan and Clinton!!!
Are you serious? You are comparing Palin to Reagan and Clinton? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA What a joke.
I agree with McCain to a certain extent. I think she has a ways to go before comparisons with the Gipper will hold water, but she does have the political instincts and character to build on. I think Romney is also right, that she just needs to get out there and be herself, instead of memorizing somebody else's talking points. She wasn't called to be VP for her foreign policy experience (which is comparable to John Edwards' in 2004, by the way). She knows energy, fiscal responsibility and government reform, areas in which she can help the McCain ticket. The other stuff can come with time. She's only running for VP, after all.
Sorry, I don't have anything trite to say. But....
The difference between Palin and both Clinton and Reagan is that both men were prominant on the national scene before they became president. Reagan had run for president previously and got a lot of national exposure as Gov of California. Clinton was very high in the national Democratic party. He led the Democratic Governors group (whatever they call it) and was big within the national Democratic Party.
Palin has done nothing of note on the national level. Whether she had any national ambitions remains to be heard, but it came to her rather than she coming to it.
Her 15 minutes appear to be over and there's nothing McCain or the RNC can do about it.
I'm supporting McCain, and was very excited about Palin. However, her last couple of interviews have left me rather concerned. She has made herself appear unprepared and naive. I know the Republican ticket is not the strongest, but it's also the lesser of the two evils!
This man will say anything to try to disguise his ignorant choice.
Once an idiot, always an idiot.
Give me a REAL leader.
Democrats got us into a fine mess-
Swiftboated their own best candidate to install the lesser, but more politically correct candidate.
WE WOULD WE IN GOOD HANDS WITH HILLARY.
HRC warned us and called the Naation to action on this and other issues of import TWO years ago and throughout the debates.
The screams of the Obamanation drowned out all voices of reason.
I will never vote for the candidate who strong-armed his way into stealing the nomination.
I support the democratic process.
You know what... How many times in the last year have you gone to the bank to take out a loan?
Exactly.
But we're the one's that the Republican's are blaming for letting the bill go down in flames.
Well, that's not true, even though, if it were... I'd understand.
Barack, don't expend any of your politcal capital to help pull their heads out of their butts. Let'em rot and let John Mccain take his own bullets. Sure he puts the country first. Kind of like a bank robber puts the hostage first. He puts the hostage right in front of him to deflect or absorb any incoming fire. That's how he puts country first.
I new Ronald Reagan, and I know Bill Clinton, and you Ms. Palin are neither.
So it's gotcha journalism for a citizen to ask someone a question? Would it have been gotcha journalism if she got the answer "right"? And didn't she say she had watched the debate? If so, how did she get the answer wrong, when she had just watched McCain talk about it on national television the day before?
McCain is playing gotcha politics on the American people. If he wins, the joke's on us.
'Microscopically focusing on these interviews'? Duh? One doesn't have to look at the details of what she said, taken together it shows she's not fit to be President, not even fit to be a COMMUNITY LEADER!!!
I'm a registered Republican, but the non-stop mistakes (including the pick of Sarah Palin for VP) has made me realize there is only one choice in this election – Barack Obama. I can put country first...and vote for the only person that can unify the US right now. I'd urge all fellow Republicans to do the same, at least for this election.
McCain somehow fails to see that it is no longer her credentials that worry us, it is the things she says and her apparent inability to put together a coherent thought in an interview.
How was that gotcha politics if a American Voter asked the Question so now American People asking Question of Politician is try to play gotcha games Mccain is a Liar and His Campaign is sinking faster than the Titanic!
CNN; you do this country a disservice when you fail to stand-up and speak out of the fact that Palin is absolute unequipped from an intelligence stand-point to be the potential leader of the free work. This notion that she could be like Clinton – A Rhodes Scholar – is absolutely absurd. We're facing the biggest challenges in last 100 year of this country's history. Stop this madness and be responsible. Palin cannot and should not be allow to potential be the president of the country.
I don't think we're underestimating her. We are ESTIMATING her based on the evidence we've seen. She's the next Dan Quayle.
So now they're spinning this as if none of this is her fault, but the fault of the McCain camp?? Either way, they fail!
She excits me too every time I see her...now more than ever before, but I won't votef or her!
The only thing scarier than Sarah Palin as VP (or God forbid, President), is that John McCain chose her. He has completely lost his mind. Time for the nursing home, not the White House.
Know he seems to be justifying and embracing 'inexperience'. I thought that was the criticism McCain/Palin was throwing at Obama? I think poor old John McCain is very confused.....and looking very desperate.
Palin is pro life, a mother of five, but a gun totting animal killer. VP is out of league for this dumb beauty queen. If she gets elected for her image and charisma, get ready for an economic rollercoaster. This is just the beginning.
GOTCHA JOURNALISM? REALLY? I THOUGHT IT WAS A VOTER WHO ASKED THE QUESTION.
DIDN'T 'HEAR' THE QUESTION VERY WELL? THE VOTER ASKED HER REPEATEDLY, THE SAME QUESTION.
SHE AGREED TO THE COURIC INTERVIEW. DIDN'T SHE KNOW KATIE WOULD ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS?
CONSIDERING MS PALIN HAS A DEGREE IN JOURNALISM, (5 colleges in 6 years, no less) THAT SHE WOULD UNDERSTAND HOW JOURNALISM WORKS TODAY!
QUIT MAKING EXCUSES FOR HER, JOHN, LET HER SPEAK!
Yeah right, well if she had an affair on her husband she could be bill, but she is defintely not Hillary clinton, she's not even Chelesa Clinton.
errrrr Clinton was a BRILLIANT politican and a Rhodes Scholar.
Palin is NEITHER of these things. I think McCain has finally gone around the bend.
That wasn't even close to a "gottcha" question. Heck, it was a question that came up during the debate. So I think we could have expected that question to eventually be asked to Palin.
Also, who cares where the question was asked. Because it was asked at a local restuarant by a local resident, does that make the question invalid. Are normal people not good enough to ask questions that professional reporters ask? Are we not qualified?
Wake up McCain, Americans aren't as stupid as you think they are!!!!!
What idot wrote this article? You can be serious.
wow... is he serious? I wonder if he actually believes what he's saying
Under McCain's leadership? Give me a break!!!!
Katie is a washed-up old has been in the reporting field. "Gotcha" journalism – that's her.
Clinton is a scholar. very educated man.
Palin has a brain the size of a peanut, attended 5-6 different community colleges to finally acquire a degree in "journalism."
COME ON. DO NOT INSULT the former president.
McCain is the next Michael Dukakis.
Oh PLEASE!
Sarah Failin biotchy comments is all this woman has. She offers nothing but bark. There's nothing to this woman at all.
McGimmick using her like a P.imp use their tricks, for votes and attention. The sad thing is Sarah Failin can't see how Womanizer McCain selected her to feed the hungry sick perverted minds of the GOP male base in exchange for their votes.
As a Woman I am OUTRAGE that a woman in 2008 is willing to sell her looks to help a man win the highest office of the land. This is not only sick but downright TREASON!
Country First my behind! Its GOP hungry perverted appetite first, votes second and respect dead last!
"The next Bill Clinton"?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
PULEEZE............
Plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, demyelinated neurons, neurotransmitter deficiencies - these, and perhaps a hefty dose of mind-altering chemicals, constitute the only credible explanation for the utter cr@p emanating from McSame's grisly-smirking orifice.
Sadder still, there are still Americans who buy it all. What's THEIR excuse?
Heaven save us from these fools!!
"Let me find out and i`d get back to ya"- Palin
A Rhodes scholar-I don't think so!!
Is Palin the next Bill Clinton? Okay, what now? Are we picking random words from a hat to form headlines to write stories around?
CNN used to be a respectable news organization.
Really people, I feel bad for Palin...If McCain thought of this move,
shame on him..This is the second highest office in our land. We do
not have time for on the job training..Maybe she would do better at
some other point in time but,please not now.This country is in a mess
and we really can do better with Obama and Biden.So,easy on Palin
and blast McCain for his poor judgement again. Be smart in your
choice for President and VP this year..The VP choice does matter.
Don't let McCain try to tell you any different !!!!
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar. Palin is a moron....so yes....yes...so many similarities.
Common Mr McCain, even you know that you have made a bad choice. so much for someone that put Country first.
is this a joke – did you read Clinton's educational background? are you kidding me
CNN has a big posting of McCain wanting to raise the FDIC
IT WAS OBAMAS IDEA AND McCAIN FOLLOWED OBAMA AND AGREES WITH IT.
How come John McCain didn't add George Bush, Jr. to that list since he's the former Governor of Texas?
Now I convinced that I Mccain is deteriorating mentally. His case is getting worse and worse by the minute. He needs serious and immediate medical attention. Would somebody do something for the poor guy?
McCain is now dabbling in stand-up comedy, it seems.
Sen. McCain acted like a father protecting one of his children. That is exactly how Palin is acting, like a petulent child, running her mouth all the time, no substance, no facts. She is easy to poke fun at.....she is incredibly incompetent. The thought that she could possibly become the VP, or worse, the President keeps me up at night. The entire world is watching and laughing. She is a disgrace to intelligent woman in politics everywhere. I doubt she would have been elected anywhere other than Alaska, where few even graduate high school, and the crime rate against women is one of the highest in the country.Someone please change John McCain's medication!
Obama/Biden 08
Bill Clinton attended Yale and was a Rhode scholar. Sarah Palin went to four different schools before she graduated with a Journalism degree from the University of Idaho. There is no comparison – they were worlds apart in education, intelligence and experience.
I guess this is the only way they can spin this mess...especially now that even republicans are panning her....great choice, John!
hahahahah...that could be the funniest political ticker headline around!!!!
Your question would be more valid if it were, "Will Palin become the next teen Miss South Carolina. Palin exposed her lack of command of the issues we face in America during her interview with Couric and although she is most likely a nice person and perhaps a popular Governor, it is preposterous to infer that she would be capable of holding the highest office in the land and the most powerful position in the world. McCains selection of Palin demonstrates just how much trouble we would be in if he wins the election in November.
So McCain says that Palin maybe the next Regan or Clinton......Mary Popins or Mountain Mamma.....I'll buy....
Lesson: Democrats- do NOT interfere with the democratic process and select and install a nominee.
Let the voters vote. Count all the votes. Do NOT suppress freedom of speech as Obama keeps doing.
Democrats got us into a fine mess-
Swiftboated their own best candidate to install the lesser, but more politically correct candidate.
WE WOULD WE IN GOOD HANDS WITH HILLARY.
HRC warned us and called the Naation to action on this and other issues of import TWO years ago and throughout the debates.
The screams of the Obamanation drowned out all voices of reason.
I will never vote for the candidate who strong-armed his way into stealing the nomination.
I support the democratic process.
Haha, yeah, right. Let's get real. Bill Clinton has brains. Sarah Palin has a bridge to NOWHERE!
Obama/Biden 08' 12'
Sure seems that they have no idea what to say anymore. So they just say anything.
THIS HAS TO BE THE FUNNIEST SUGGESTION THAT I HAVE READ IN YEARS!!
Its is certainly a sad commentary on McCain's self-centered perspective of his judgment on his VP.
Again, who was it that said.....
the fundamentals of the economy are strong?
Such disillusionment.
McCain must have had a senior moment on that comment.
Palin sounded likle should couln't string 3 sentences together in those interviews. She is not ready for prime time.
Scott is right! We started deficit spending with Reagan's trickle down theory. Bush I lost an election because he "had" to increase taxes to pay for Reagan's folly. Sarah Palen has a history in Alaska that is not the greatest especially for a novice politician. But, in her speech in St. Paul, she spoke like a veteran politician: Misstating her position (other call it fibbing), exaggerating her qualifications (Russians fly over Alaska), and generally spouting a pack of lies. McCain is an angry, stubborn, old man who should really take a pre-alzheimers test to see if he is qualified
McCain is a joke. No comparison. What an insult. Palin is not qualified period. Her 15 minutes of fame have been up for quite some time now. This Hillary Clinton, and now Obama supporter, is not fooled by this person. McCain and Palin should just drop out of the race. It is over for them. And as far as underestimation goes, all of us have been fooled by this current Administration. I didn't vote for Bush then (either time) and definitely WILL NOT vote for another Republication administration. Obama/Biden 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Surely McCain jests! Though I'm not a Reagan fan – Reagan had served two terms as a governor of a major state (economy bigger than many countries) and had a lot of life experience.
Bill Clinton has intelligence par excellence and he was educated – Georgetown, Yale Law, Oxford as a Rhodes scholar and he surrounded himself with capable Cabinet people – can we bring Robert Rubin back to the Treasury Dept.?
Palin may have some intelligence – though it's not shown through yet – but she's certainly not very educated. Mostly she uses brashness to cover for her incompetence and one-liners and zingers to cover her lack of knowledge – SHADES of Bush 43! Heaven help us.
That's funny. Her rambling answers do remind me a Reagan in his later, Alzheimer days. Maybe that's McCain's point.
ha! I wonder if Bill still thinks McCain is such a great man now. Perfect!
Romney would have been such a better pick for Pres... Economic crisis... gee who would be the best at solving that? Def not McCain or Obama.
Yes, if you say something that stupid in an area filled with journalists, they "gotcha" alright. As for being like Reagan, I don't remember him claiming foreign policy experience based upon having a Mexican gardner.
OH PLEASE! First of all, I lived in California during the Reagan years as governor and he was no good at that either. The school system was completely bankrupted while he was in office and his trickle down economics only got worse as President. No wonder the "rich republicans" still idolize him, he made them a fortune. But at least Reagan had the ability to act as though he knew what he was doing, whereas Palin cannot put forth a complete sentence to questions on the bailout, national security or terrorism! She does know about hockey though.
It's incredible – people are so afraid to say she is UNQUALIFIED.
Here let me ... PALIN IS UNQUALIFIED!!!!!
Bill Clinton was an up-from-nothing Rhodes Scholar with oodles of raw intelligence and charisma.
Ronald Reagan was an actor, master of public speaking, and again, had oodles of raw charisma.
Sarah Palin, at least when she is unscripted, has no charisma, no speaking ability, and no apparent store of intelligence.
McCain has made a dangerous pick. Palin is not qualified to run our country, and McCain is a very old man with multiple battles with cancer. No matter what your political views, all honest and intelligent people should be clear on that. The last eight years have been a scathing referendum on what happens when unqualified, unsophisticated thinkers are put in charge of the federal government. Sarah Palin makes George W. Bush look sophisticated.
McCain has put politics first, country last. How any Republicans can still support him after all of his lying and cynicism is beyond me. Wake up America, this is your last chance.
mcbush, don't kid yourself.
you must be crazy.
obama 08
I think that if you can't answer questions asked by a Temple University student, you should not set yourself up on the biggest stage in American politics.
Governor Palin, you are likely to be up well past your bedtime if you think you're going to take out Joe Biden. Sure, you'll get your wisecracks and insults and meaningless jingoistic rhetoric out there, but when it's all said and done, you'll come off worse than J. Danforth Quayle or Admiral Stockdale.
....and you'll regret this decision for the rest of your career.
How dare McCain compare Palin's experience with Reagan and Clinton. This is a reflection of McCain's poor judgement while trying to do a damage control. He is very eratic and not fit to lead. He needs to apologize to Reagan and Clinton.
John McCain is an honerable man but his gut instinct about Palin was wrong. Comparisons to Ragan and either Clinton are laughable at best.
Now is not the time for one linners and snappy comebacks. And while I think his economic views are silly Mitt Romney would have lent credibility to his ticket.
Esspecially in these economic times. He took a gamble that for 3 weeks it payed off. Problem is now people are taking a hard look at the good Gov. Palin and it frightens many even conservitives.
Thank you John
Reagan yes ... Clinton no.
Reagan wasn't the sharpest tack in the box either. This is a man that fell asleep in cabinet meetings but the press covered it up. This is a man whose wife Nancy was caught on tape feeding him the appropriate responses to a reporters questions while on the ranch. Some will try to say Ronnie couldn't hear the questions. Why then didn't Nancy repeat the question, instead of feeding Reagan the answers?
It is the Reagan administrations lazzie faire [Voodoo] economics and "All-Regulation-Is-Bad" mindset that has us in this present financial crisis. Reagan wasn't the brains behind this ... he was simple the reader of the speaches. He knew how to deliver a line. In that sense, yeah Palin is similar.
Republicans have always preyed on dumb Americans that buy into folklore about a presidential / vice presidential candidate rather than his/her competency.
Democrats always pick "smarter" candidates ... Clinton is a good example. A Rhodes scholar ... bubba was no dummy. Neither is Barack.
Pick the Smart Guys .... Obama/Biden .... Dump the Idiots McCain/Palin
Oh PLEASE!
Sarah Failin biotchy comments is all this woman has. She offers nothing but bark. There's nothing to this woman at all.
McGimmick using her like a P.imp use their tricks, for votes and attention. The sad thing is Sarah Failin can't see how Womanizer McCain selected her to feed the hungry sick perverted minds of the GOP male base in exchange for their votes.
As a Woman I am OUTRAGE that a woman in 2008 is willing to sell her looks to help a man win the highest office of the land. This is not only sick but downright TREASON!
Country First my behind! Its GOP hungry perverted appetite first, votes second and respect dead last!
How very typical, the Republicans always have an excuse and always want to have it both ways. When it's a Democrat who wins a Purple Heart they make them into cowards and un-patriotic (Kerry and Cleland). So she shoots a moose and suddenly she is an expert in law enforcement and military strategy. Just remember it was Bill Clinton who got us out of the last financial mess with 8 years of hard work following the first Bush only to be followed by the second Bush who has gotten us into a worse situation with 8 years of doing nothing. I would rather have democrats who will at least try to solve the problem (and based on the years of growth they have prodcued) than Republicans who want to play golf, count their money and pray that God Will Bless America. We get there with hard work and yes with sacrifice, something our generation knows little about.
I know a real nice place where they take care of people in the beginning stages of dementia. I would love to recommend it to McCain.
This is most pyschotic story headline I've seen all year.
Yeah Right. Sarah Palin is the next Paul Bunyan.
You are being silly John McCain: There is no comparison between Palin and Reagan.
Palin is in WAY OVER her head. But she doesn't care. That is the scariest part of this whole debacle. I might not see a Republican in the White House for another FIFTY YEARS after this mistake. What happened to the Republican party? What happened to the Republican party?????
The Republican party I grew up with is GONE. GONE!
Wow... All jokes aside, I am really beginning to worry about Senator McCain. Each day the things he says are more foolish and outlandish. If you look at his behavior the past few weeks and that of his staff...its bad,
I really respected him...this hurts.
OBAMA IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND YOU ALL WILL NOT LIKE HIM
YOU WILL SUFFER
I can hear it now ...
"Governor, I knew President Reagan/I know President Clinton and you Governor are no Reagan or Clinton".
LOL.
Actually i think the staffers switched the meds between McCain and Palin
If Palin is the next Reagan, does that mean that she will be showing signs of Alzheimer's by the end of her term? Her belief that humans and dinosaurs co-existed shows that she is well on her way.
If Palin is the next Clinton, does that mean she will be fooling around with interns in the Oval Office? According to some rumors from Alaska, she has already been unfaithful to her husband, so she may be on her way to imitating Clinton in that aspect of his career.
Anyone but Obama is good with me.
I will never support a candidate who cheats, threatens, steals, sues, and lies his way into a nomination.
Long live democracy.
It was a voter who asked her a question. Since when is it gotcha politics when we ask our candidates questions?? Don't we deserve answers to our questions? McCain is ridiculous.
Sarah is the voice of America, because she is one of us!
She is an excellent Politician for the People!
We love it when our Leaders are put down by the Liberal Press!
If the Liberal Press wasn't in the tank for Obama, he wouldn't have made it past Super Tuesday.
McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide!
She's scary as a prospect for president. But what's even scarier is the fact that the McCain-Palin ticket still has credibility with a large group of voters. I don't get it.
To me, it's the same question I asked in 2000 and 2004. How did our country elect Bush Jr? And why did we do it again? I'm dumbfounded.
love the picture of Palin. it's the "i haven't got a clue" look!!
Did he really compare Sarah Palin to a Rhodes Scholar who got his J.D. at Yale? Man, McCain is in worse shape than I thought.
Ahahahahahah.....thanks for that morning dose of laughter. Now, back to work !
I think he just insulted both President Reagan and President Clinton?
I hope he doesn't really believe that comparison.
WOW
Funny responses from liberals as always. It was OK back in 1992 that Bill Clinton had no real national experience.
Can someone please remiend me WHO is running for President???
I think that Ms. Palin might do a pretty good job on Thursday's debate. That's not my problem. My problem is she is not experience for the VP position. God help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A ABSURD HEADLINE CNN???????? DON'T YOU GUYS ANY BETTER STUFF TO REPORT?
lol....lol...for him to be holding her up to all this great figures...he his setting the bar even higher for her...right now it's buried 6 feet under and she can't even hurdle over that....what a disservice he's doing to her...why can't he just let palin be palin...
How dare he compare Palin to the likes of President Clinton and Reagan?
At least they knew what they were talking about. She has no clue, she doesn't even know her current events! Scary I tell you, very scary!!!
When Couric asked Palin to come up with a legislative bill that McCain sponsored regarding wall street she purposely had her exclude the main one regarding Freddie and Fannie. So she was forcing Palin to come up with a lesser known piece of legislation from YEARS ago. Sounds to me like a gotcha question. Not to mention the daggars coming out of Couric's eyes. She never asked Obama the SAME question 3 times until she got the "gotcha" moment. Obama dodges questions all the time with his glittering generalities. The liberal media just eats it up.
Go McCain/ Palin. Obama scared me. He's offering all of these entitlement programs that sound so great – free preschool, free college, free healthcare . But guess what – it's NOT FREE. Not to mention how he thinks it's okay to let an aborted baby that survives sit on a shelf to die. That doesn't sound like universal healthcare to me.
Serves Clinton right. He's been defending Palin despite her ridiculous showings and now she's being compared to him. I'll bet he'll find a way to see that as a compliment.
Asking pertinent questions that highlight the multitude of issues that will be addressed by the next administration is not playing "gotcha". Promoting someone who is unqualified to be your running mate shows a lack of leadership and was completely foolish. Her inability to sensibly answer questions is the problem. There is no "gotcha" involved, she is simply ignorant and somewhat stupid.
For the sake of this country, I pray that she isn't. The last thing we need is another airhead evangelical in charge of the free world.
MORE REVELATIONS ABOUT PALIN COMING LATER THIS OCTOBER
McCain is DREAMING in technicolor–again! He may not yet know it–more bombshells are coming about his running mate later in October. That is the "October Surprise." There will be more devastating revelations about Sarah Palin!
He's putting lipstick on a pig again!
Is this the best ya'll can do. Not only do you Slander at will, but now you are partaking in this type of Sly Dog tactics. The Republican Base is firmly behind Mrs. Palin. Your curt remarks only show ya'll pethetic desperation. There are many citizens in the Democratic party and the Republican Party that are beginning to see B.H.Obama's, all hot air and no substance. And for one who is running for the highest office in this Red, White and Blue Country, he surly is a very sad excuse.
McCain needs mental evaluation. this guy is not really but every manupulator.
Mc-gimmick is out of his mind, he truly is off of his Meds
It's Palin's "inexperience" that makes her for me the most desirable candidate. All these "experienced" politicians are the ones who got us where we are today so a hell of a lot of good their experience did. Palin is intelligent and has common sense - the rest will come naturally for her. And she's not even running for president!
Who's idea was it to even publish this question? Obviously it's here to get a rise out of us. it's insulting to Clinton and Reagan. Come on CNN are you really this desperate?
Unbelieveable! Did McSame recently have undisclosed brain surgery to remove his reasoning skills? Angry old man living in the past? As they say in politics, Palin is the gift to the Democrats that keeps on giving everyday. What a mess he/Palin and his campaign! The Repubs have to be just suffering immensly in their private moments. Pay-back is a beautiful thing for the last eight years.
They both belong in the nut house...they should take Bill Clinton with them!
To late she's already had her Dan Quayle moment.
What, Palin likes BIG GIRLS too?!?!?
As a Conservative, I am APPALLED that McCain would compare a lightweight like Palin to Ronald Reagan. Yes, she's on the right side of the abortion issue, but she was a terrible, terrible, TERRIBLE choice for running mate.
What he needs to do is GET HER OFF THE TICKET.
Ok, I'll keep my eyes and ears open on Thursday! Was she in a crowded restaurant when she was asked all the other questions she fubbed? I'm always wondering, "What is she talking about? Are they serious?"
Check your numbers Mr. McCain, Arkansas has a population more than 4 times the size of Alaska. You are delusional!
McCain has proven himself to be a liar and has taken a grave risk with the future of our Country. How dare he compare Sarah Palin with Bill Clinton. President Clinton was a proven intellectual with great concern for the common man. Sarah Palin has thought about any of the issues that we need to deal with in this complex, dangerous world. Everyone know that McCain picked Palin to bring excitement to the ticket. They keep her away from Meet the Press and Hardball because she is ignorant of the facts and will make a fool of herself if asked even simple questions. That is the truth. But don't expect McCain to tell the truth about anything. His campaign is being run by the Bush Men, who are experts in deception, and smoke and mirrors, and in changing the subject when confronted with the facts. McCain has done us all a grave disservice and has put us all in danger by his irresponsible choice of Palin for VP.
Reagan maybe, he was also a failure. Trickle down economics, cancelling all government support of alternative energy sources research, expand the national debt, globalization, moving religion into politics.
How come John McCain didn't add George W. Bush, former Governor of Texas, to that same list?
Another day in the Twilight Zone for McProud!
We patients here at The Home are really, really proud of Johnny!
McCain must be joking!!!!!
Now is the time for all good Americans to bring back Hillary Clinton and vote for a TRUE leader.
Palin is totally unqualified and incapable to run as VP. As I woman, I might add that she has also done great harm to other women who might aspire to high office with her snickering incoherence and complacent "Know-Nothing" ignorance.
The nomination of Palin is a complete FARCE and people need to realize this. You can claim she's something but eventually the truth will come out... in other words... you can put lipstick on a pig...
They must have the old guy on some pretty decent meds! So by his logic, every governor who ever walked the face of the earth is, not only qualified to be president, but a GREAT president. WOW!
Logic and intelligence is really taking beating this election...Hopefully, Putin won't be rising up in the airspace in the heads of anyone who is falling for this manufactured piece of lint...
Oh PLEASE!
She offers nothing but bark. There's nothing to this woman at all.
McGimmick using her like a P.imp use their tricks, for votes and attention. The sad thing is Sarah Failin can't see how Womanizer McCain selected her to feed the hungry sick perverted minds of the GOP male base in exchange for their votes.
As a Woman I am OUTRAGE that a woman in 2008 is willing to sell her looks to help a man win the highest office of the land. This is not only sick but downright TREASON!
Country First my behind! Its GOP hungry perverted appetite first, votes second and respect dead last!
Please close comments on this ridiculous statement. We are all making fools of ourselves to even read this nonsense.
The Karl Rove playbook of say it enough times and the American people are so stupid that they will believe it..no longer works. We have had enough over the last 8 years of being willing to give a blank check to the lies and corruption that has nearly destroyed our country.
Sarah Palin is NOT qualified to be the VP or anywhere near being President of the US or any other position of power that requires an education, ability to reason or a brain that functions beyond the level of past beauty queen and weather girl. Get over yourself John McCain, you have demonstrated your true colors to that American people and we are not falling for your "Country First" lie. You are all about being the oh so popular "fly boy" only you need to fact the reality of being an over the hill 72 year old man who is completely out of touch with reality and probably suffering from early onset dementia. That at least explains your strange behavior and over estimation of your own abilities.
Anyone but McCain/Palin!!!!
McCain is desperate and trying every little trick to come up in polls . Even you are no way close to Clinton or Reagan .Please do not insult them
Am I being Punked? Where's Ashton? Are you serious with this?!!!! Republicans are setting the bar so low for this VP debate, that it will be considered a victory for Palin if she actually does not ask to phone a friend!!!!!!!
This is a joke...right? Bill Clinton was a Rhode's Scholar...people who underestimated him were not very smart. People underestimate Palin because SHE isn't very smart.
We have a choice:
- McCain for president with Palin as VP
- Obama for president with Biden for VP
Better McCain than Obama
Palin should be doing interviews everyday. It would be very valubable for the American people to see the major differences in how the lib media tries to grill McCain and Palin and how they lob soft balls and fawn all over Nobama.
Its funny, the media has nothing to say about how Barak being the Senator who recieved the second most cash from fannie may and freddie mac and who has their people working with his campaign is part of the Democratic problem that created this mess we are in, but will go on for days about a DWI Palin's husband got over 20 years ago. Hey wanna go back that far, then how about a nice story on Michelle Obama's Princeton thesis and how she feels about people who don't look like her.
(explains why Obama's children were in Wright's church each Sunday to hear his sermons)
Who wrote this article?? They obviously haven't seen her recent interviews....LOL...what a joke!!!
Bill Clinton is a Yale Law school graduate and Rhodes Scholar. Sarah Palin has a B.S. degree in journalism for Idaho U. Reagan graduated from Eureka College with a B.S. degree. The economy was strong under Clinton, a mess under Reagan, I think it would be a total disaster under Palin or worst.
What a joke. Clinton was a scholar, Palin holds a B.S. in journalism.
Palin will b a disaster for America if elected and her kook religious views are scary. She recently received "spiritual" guidance from a modern day witch hunter. as in someone who literally hunts "witches". This is insane. This woman doesn't have the background or knowledge base of anything outside of Alaska to represent America on the world stage, much less accomplish anything meaningful or sustainable for Americans. They can spoon feed her all they want, it doesn't equate to true knowledge or understanding. Furthermore, the job of the vice president or worse, god forbid: president is not a "quick study"
Except Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton were at least aware of the issues and had a brain. This woman is a blitthering idiot!!!
Give me a break; and to all you folk out there who say she "just needs to be let alone to be herself," you are missing the point. She doesn 't understand the issues; she doesn't have a basic college level understanding, forget experience!! In a world with so much instability why on God's green earth would you put someone like that in the office, only 2nd to an old president. COME ON AMERICAN'S - WE DID THIS IN THE LAST ELECTION - LET'S PICK THE RIGHT ONE THIS TIME!!!
OBAMA MAMA!!
Seriously, has he been checked for Dementia??
Sarah Palin can be as good as Bush too. Bush has no experience with international affair before the whitehouse, but he is fine.
She just has to make sure not to get someone with cold war experience.
Are you kidding me? Clinton vs. Palin? It is like comparing Einstein with hmmm Homer Simpson
She is the next Bozo to screw the pooch. The comparison is so laughable that i'm speechless/
The American people of tired of these uneducated people becoming president and it is not going to happen this time around. The american people and the media have turned Obama inside out and it appears that he is the only one who has done his homework and shows why he will change America. Barack Obama will win because not only do he care about people, he also knows what it will take to fix what is wrong in America. The community activist job that he took when he got out of college instead of going to wall street will pay off big for him. He is not shooting out words just to shoot them out as McCain-Palin.
The only time Palin has appeared remotely clever was when she read from a well crafted script at the Republican Convention. In the words of McCain, "we dont understand" that the Palin we are seeing now is the real Palin, unqualified, inarticulate and dumbfounded by the real issues facing our nation and our world. SAD, SAD,SAD.
It isn't underestimation that's a problem, it's the fact that Palin can't string a coherent sentence together.
Say what you want about Reagan and Clinton but they could provide substantiative answers to questions and get their points across to the public. Palin can't even get across the general subject matter of an answer much less a specific point.
McCain is grasping at straws.
I THINK GRANDPA FORGOT HIS MEDICATION TODAY.
Oh PLEASE!
Sarah Failin biotchy comments is all this woman has. She offers nothing but bark. There's nothing to this woman at all.
McGimmick using her like a MacDaddy uses their tricks, for votes and attention. The sad thing is Sarah Failin can't see how Womanizer McCain selected her to feed the hungry sick perverted minds of the GOP male base in exchange for their votes.
As a Woman I am OUTRAGE that a woman in 2008 is willing to sell her looks to help a man win the highest office of the land. This is not only sick but downright TREASON!
Country First my behind! Its GOP hungry perverted appetite first, votes second and respect dead last!
I'm sure Bill Clinton (Rhodes Scholar) would be proud to be compared to Sarah Palin. Hahahahahahahaha
Wow, do you all just repeat what the person next to you is saying?
Honestly, it's like an aviary filled with sick parrots in here.
"Didn't-take-meds! Didn't-take-meds!" SQUAAWK!
McCain's doing fine. He and Palin get my vote in Nov. Can't wait for the debates on Thursday, when Biden shows the nation why he's the worst out of the four on both tickets.
The McCain campaign must sincerely believe their followers will believe anything they say, which is a real shame because most of what they say is chock full of B.S.
What a moron! And I'm referring to McCain for making this comparison.
SAY WHAT? Read my lips......NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN, AND DEFINITELY NO PALIN!!!!
You just can't make this stuff up.
What else is he going to say? I'm surprised he invoked the memory of Clinton, actually, but everything is Reagan/POW to this guy. He's got nothing else to run on, really, except another popular president's legacy and his Hanoi Hilton stay. The "experience" tune changes when it's Obama he's talking about, even though Barack has run a campaign with more of a budget and staff than the state of Alaska for as long as Palin's been governor. The terrifying fact remains that she got her world view from the pew and she'll be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. Below average all the way, just like the guy who chose her.
It's true and others on CNN and FOX have said so as recently as last night. You Obama lovers should check out what is going around – we'll see who has the last laugh.
Oh please...Sarah Palin can't even put an intelligent sentence together. She never puts a "G" on the end of a word ending in "ing" and uses words like "awsome" and "ya (for you)". She's not even close to being in the same league as Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton.
I say let her speak. Is she a Pit Bull or a Poodle?
The simple title of this article is a huge insult to Bill Clinton and all Americans including me!
She is not even in the same universe. Clinton, like him or not is brilliant and a born politician. Regan was charismatic and a natural leader. She has none of these attributes.
McCain needs to hold his bearings and medication together.
this is a joke right?
Give me a break. You want real disaster on a global scale put her in office.
McCain just had a love at first site crush on the woman. Met her ONCE, and picked her as the VP.
If he/she are elcted then the joke will be on us!!!!!!
Unfortunately the difference is that Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton could speak in complete sentences. One may not have always agreed with either of them but they were able to articulate their ideas and positions. Sarah Palin represents the complete and utter dumbing-down of our country.
Awwwww. Johnny and Sarah are so upset at "gotcha journalism" when they're at the receiving end for a change.
Whine, whine, whine.
McCain gave up any pretense of integrity and intelligence when he and his handlers decided to select the beauty queen/hockey mom/Christianist. Palin may be cunning and shrewd as governator of the socialist state of Alaska funded by oil money. But she lacks the depth of intelligence, experience and judgement to be the potential president when Johnny's meds give way, or his temper causes a vein in his head to explode.
Her presence on the ticket says more about the cynical, contemptuous view of the American people that the Rovian Republican have than of her.
Oh please don't even mention her name in the same breath as Bill Clinton. She is ignorant.
The best thing the Republican Party could do for itself at this point is lose the election. Aside from divorcing itself from the failures of the Bush Administration, it could be a time to seriously reflect on whether the beer-culture Fox-News sort of approach is really the direction for conservatism in the modern world. The current Republican Party has as much relationship to conservative philosophy as Stalinism did to the writings of Karl Marx.
The very thing you are missing is TODD PALIN – he is most likely the brain behind this women. I am convinced that she is not VP maerial, and can only get by when she is scripted. Think here for a moment, regardless to what question a politician is asked, he or she should have some idear as to how to give an answer or an explaniation as to why it cant be answered. She foiled completely, as if she did not get the question. Its not her lack of executive experience but perhaps more tellin IQ!
Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar.
OK John, a jokes a joke! Who's your real VP? Is it Huck? Is it Mitt? It's Mittt isn't it? C'mon really! Lieberman? Thompson? Not Thompson, he's an idiot too! John....?
HAH! this is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a long time. Shame on McCain for being senile! And shame on CNN for publicizing this garbage!
McCain really seems to have the symtoms of early dimentia. He rarely seems to stay on message and the multiple blinking on questions really has me concerned. I am not saying this to be funny or anything – actually I am kind of frightened by this. His age, him very possbily loosing his marbles, his signs of PTSD and his angry comparison with Iraq and Vietnam should have everyone a little scared.
BTW I am a Veteran
Palin the next Clinton? HA! Optimistically, Palin might be the next Dan Quayle more likely the next Playboy Bunny or Hustler model. Comparing this redneck to the best President the United States has ever seen is ridiculous.
Whoa!!!! Did I just read that? Because governers have been underestimated in the past, then Palin is going to be like them? What?
This guy, McCain, will spell catastrophe for this country. He has obviously snapped.
I agree. Palin is a breath of fresh air.
McCain/Palin 08
Except Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton were at least aware of the issues and had a brain. This woman is a blitthering idiot!!!
Give me a break; and to all you folk out there who say she "just needs to be let alone to be herself," you are missing the point. She doesn 't understand the issues; she doesn't have a basic college level understanding, forget experience!! In a world with so much instability why on God's green earth would you put someone like that in the office, only 2nd to an old president. COME ON AMERICAN'S — WE DID THIS IN THE LAST ELECTION — LET'S PICK THE RIGHT ONE THIS TIME!!!
OBAMA MAMA!!
McCain is obviously off his meds!!!!!
At least we can say that she's not friends with Wright, Rezko, Ayers, ACORN cronies, CNN sheep...
This country faces some dire situations and serious consequences if Americans don't make rational choices.
It is depressing to see McCain NOT putting the country first and treats everything like a gamble. You can gamble away your money or your house, but it is the millions of Americans and their kids' future that you are gambling away.
I truly respect John McCain as a war hero, but I think he must have baked his brain somewhere in an Arizona desert if he thinks Palin will EVER be another Bill Clinton, who left this nation with a sound economy, by the way. Palin will not even survive Troopergate, much less make it to the White House. It's time for her to retire to her front porch and look at Russia.
Someone needs to check McCain's meds... STAT.
NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN AND PALIN.........................In order for Palin to be like Clinton she would have to be smart and that is not going to happen. People get real take you head s out of the sand,open your eyes and really take a look.
Palin looks scary in the picture.
too bad shes not the next George Clinton.
This woman is in need of some PROZAC, she is going to lose it with Biden and her lip stick is going to be smeared and she will look like a pitbull.
I am so tired of the cynical critics who have never had a a day of experience as an executive in local, state, or the federal government. Most of these critics have never made a speech or been interviewed by the press and quoted in the national media. The ordinary liberal who makes such personal comments as "crazy", "lost his mind", is not even qualified to make such a statement. Did these people go to medical school? I don't think so.
GIVE ME A BREAK! THIS JUST MAKES MCCAIN SOUND LIKE A FOOL. SHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO RUN ANYTHING THAT CAN DETERMINE LIVES AND MONEY!
SHE SHOULD GO HOME AND PLAY GOVERNOR AND WATCH OUT FOR PLANES FROM RUSSUA FLYING OVER ALASKA TO FURTHER HER FORIGN POLICIES.
The next Clinton? How about the next Dukakis?
cnn are you f in– kidding?? Bill Clinton????? Not close to either, try john madden
It's a bit premature to compare the woman to two past presidents. Let's see if she can hold her own in the debates.
Clinton is a Rhodes scholar who had been governor for 12 years??? where is the comparison?
Sarah Palin is the next Jessica Simpson...."Oh look there goes Putin flying in the air."
Sarah Palin is great. Please leave her on the ticket. At least Putin won't real his head into Alaska when he is coming to Crawford Texas to visit the cowboy. She is fine, she is going to fight for all mums and kick some terrorist butt.
OB is the way to go this election!
George Clinton Perhaps?....."We want the funk, give up the funk...."
ANYONE WITH JUST AN OUNCE OF COMMON SENSE, WOULD KNOW THAT PALIN IS OUT OF HER LEAGUE.
That's something Hillary doesn't want to hear, she must figure 2012 is her last shot at the presidency beyond that year, her looks goes and she start looking like Nancy Pelosi or Jimmy Carter. Of course between now and then she would have to figure out some way of getting rid of Obama.
P U L E A S E!!! Just to be sure I watched the interviews, all 3 of them. Fred Flintstone could have done a better job.
now I know what someone looks and sounds like when they live in an alternate reality. McCain recently has made the case that it's time someone really check to see if he's fit to continue. it appears dementia has gotten a hold of him.
McCain is really playing selective memory with the facts. Reagan had been the governor of the most populous state in the nation. He was not the smartest president we have had, but he undoubtedly understood the importance and gravitas of the office of president. Clinton was a two-term governor who is a very bright man, in spite of some questionable judgement.
Palin has neither the intelligence of Clinton or the presence of Reagan. Furthermore, she does not have the level of experience that either had. Even if McCain wins, she is a historically bad pick for the vice presidency.
Just wait...you all just wait.....While she may not be just like them I can see why he would say that. Everyone underestimtated both and look what happend for both. Stop judging someone before you really know them. Its amazing how so many people are so frightened of her. HA! Just cracks me up! And how dare any of you question this man's judgment! Remember who he is and where he's been! I bet you wouldn't last a day at the Hanoi Hilton!
BTW I loved both Reagan and Clinton...good men....good jobs....they didn't get us into this mess...congress did when they ignored the warnings back in 03. That's when Gas wasn't 4$ a gallon. Don't believe me? Go back and find the tapes of all those dems swearing nothing was wrong with Fannie and Freddie! I suggest America Wake up and start reading the fine print.
You won't like what you see.
If Pallin is the Next Bill Clinton, then I want to be the Next Monica Lewinsky....
There is a lot of difference between a Rhodes Scholar and a beauty queen who twice flunked out of college.
Theater of the absurd!
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and governor for far longer than 20 months. She only has a journalism degree and it took he 5 years and 5 universities to get it.
Please do not compare good old Bill with her, it's insulting.
HAHAH!! McSame has lost it...
What he says about Palin's lack of inexperience is what Barack is all about. OMG! Are you kidding me? Are you convincing us to vote for Barack? Cause I am convinced..
I am too afraid to give the country in these two foolish people's hands. No way, no how, no McSame!
YOU LIBERALS ARE SO CRUEL!!! YOU ALSO SIND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD.... DOESN'T ANYONE ON HERE SAY ANYTHING DIFFERENT?? YOUR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY... SOUNDS LIKE SOCIALISTS TO ME!!
She my be the next George Clinton and the Parliment, but that is about it.
are you serious, lets be real for a second, she heard the question loud and clear, she had a mic on and spoke loud and clear, what's McCain trying to say if it's not said at a podium it doesn't count.
Time for the GOP to take a back seat.
De regulation hasn't worked.
War doesn't cause peace.
Elect Obama.
With idoit comments like the preceeding is what will cost Obama the election. I am a dem and we are so far off in not accepting a lot of the responsibility of where our economy is today. Stop laughing because we may be crying on election day.
Smeone needs to slap the media in the face and wake them up- stop with the thrill up the leg fantasy and love affair with Obama.
YOU ARE ALL JERKS
AND YOU FOLLOW OBAMA QND YOU DON'T ANALYZE HIS TRUE POLICES
DON'Y YOU ALL REALIZE THAT HE WILL TAX YOU,YOU DON'T THINK SO WRITE DOWN ALL HE WILL DO AND FIGURE IT ALL OUT FOR YOURSELVES
McCain's ego is so inflated, they would need to add a wing on to the White House if elected.
This man is a lunatic!! How stupid does he think we are?? Bill Clinton was not CLUELESS, we are not talking about experience as much as smarts. She just doesn't have it. We are asking someone to be VP and potentially POTUS when she's never even been to the financial capital of the world until last week let alone outside of the country.
Give me a break!!!
To remotely link that woman (Sarah Palin) to such great president's as Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton is ridiculous and just plain dumb. She isn't even a 1/4 of the politician as these two. She can't even give a straight and logical answer to any of the questions she has been asked. What is McCain thinking?!!!!!!!
sure she is, This is a great promised land. Any one can become VP or president. McDaddy should have picked Paris Hilton or Pam Anderson as VP.
There is lot of common between Palin and Clinton/Regan. Both were Governor's haha.
See I can look at the Whitehouse daily in the morning. I should be more qualified to be in it as president than Obama
May God bless the whole creation once again.
You Democrates need to get a life. The alternative to Obama is Biden? He still thinks Roosevelt was on TV in 1929. Give us all a break and get a life!
Thanks for the laugh, CNN!
Governor Palin is a fanatical christian right wing-nut. I'd say that pretty much guarantees she'd only become President if, say, she was VP and the elected President died in office....
Wow! I don't remember anyone defending Reagan and Clinton like that. They were on their own to fix their own gaffers. Big daddy McCain is gonna fix widdle Palins reputation? Give me a break.
Thanks for the laughs CNN, I needed it this morning!
This is a very bad movie night-mare. McCain is very out of touch of what is required in a VP. Think of Johnson, Ford, Bush, Gore, Cheney.
No comparison, but she did tell you she was a Hockey Mom.
Clinton was governor of a state w/ 4X the population for 9yrs, Reagan the governor of the most populous state for 8 yrs. There are mayors of cities that have far greater populations. This is nearly as ridiculous a comparison as seeing Russia and knowing foreign policy. This should be her "no Jack Kennedy" moment. Dan Quayle got in...look how useful he was. We shouldn't repeat our mistakes.
I noticed McCain called Wasilla a city...which is a stretch given there are barely 10,000 people there. I think in California there are real estate developments w/ greater populations.
GOOD ONE. I POSTED THIS AT MY COMPANY AS THE JOKE OF THE DAY. PALIN IS TO CLINTON AS GW IS TO STEVEN HAWKINS.
You're kidding me, right? So far, the only "qualification" for the job the McCain camp have come up with for Palin is that she's popular. Really? This is the best they can come up with?
As for "gotcha" journalism, give me a break. Anything a candidate for VP says at ANY TIME should and will be held up for scrutiny, particularly when they are answering questions by either the press or voters. Otherwise, how could we possibly keep politicians accountable for what they promise? They could tell a different lie to every person they talk to just to get their vote then deny they ever said anything of the sort. Please, America, do not vote these morons into office!
OBAMA '08!!
"McCain: Palin the next Clinton or Reagan"
What a patently dishonest headline. McCain said simply that Palin was being underestimated–like Reagan and Clinton had been. Who do you have working there at CNN? A bunch of high school students?
She's far from a Rhodes Scholar, so she couldn't be the next Bill Clinton. However, she did put on a good act on nomination night. Ronald Reagan was an actor. Respectfully and realistically, that's the closest comparison to former president that this lady can hope for.
How ironic McCain can say Sarah is underestimated and brings up Reagan and Clinton. Well, John no more talk about Obama not being experienced. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Like you said Reagan and Clinton were underestimated and if I recall Bill Clinton did two terms and left with a surplus! So when it comes to Obama's experience leave that alone. He has proved he can hold his own in interviews and not to mention Debates.
McCain and his Republican cohorts are up to their necks in BS on this one and they know it. Republican simply don't care about their presidential candidate's qualifications as long as they are conservative Republican...i.e., George Bush. Intelligence is the last thing they consider.
McCain is simply "sticking to his guns". It's the Republican way.
But what he can't seem to grasp is that the USA is fed up with the old guard. Palin may be a fun person, with all that folksy hoopla, but no way in hell could she ever be Leader of the Free World. That's obvious.
The current perception is that OBama is Presidential and McCain is merely contentious. Neither one of them are doing anything to change that perception.
Palin is nearly irrelevent!
Oh please don't even mention her name in the same breath as Bill Clinton. She is ignorant. Don't even go there.
McCain himself insulted Mitt Romney just 4 or 5 mothns ago that he wasn't good enough because he only a governor. McCain is such a hypocrite and a liar. Palin cannot even come close to Reagan or Clinton. Reagan and Clinton had a clue, Palin does not.
Only one problem with the Bill Clinton comparison. Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and Sarah Palin clearly is not. End of discussion.
Clinton has a law degree and is a Rhode scholar. How many different schools did Palin attend before getting her Bachelors? (and I'm not sure in what). Five? Six?
McCain chose Palin to apeal to women voters and sway Hillary's supporters to the McCain camp. It's in insult to put her on the same level as Hillary.
You have got to be kidding me. To compare her to Clinton. That is the most ridiculous thing that I have ever heard. Everytime she opens her mouth to talk, I just want to bash my head in.
CNN IS OUT OF THEIR MINDS TO EVEN PRINT THIS STORY . Give me a break, NO WAY, NO HOW, NEVER EVER... Palin is absolutely clueless and CNN need to stop spreading useless stories. We have too much going on in the world with our economy to waste time on this print. CNN has totally disrespected our Former President Clinton.
WOW WHAT A STRETCH!
To compare this airhead to two great, intelligent, and inspiring presidents is ludicrous. Hopefully Palin fades into obscurity after this election...
You're kidding, right? This isn't a matter of underestimating Palin – she's an empty suit. Clinton, for all of his character flaws, is probably a genius. His intelligence and breadth of knowledge is staggering. Palin has shown talent only in playing the system and backstabbing her way to the top.
I love how conservatives get all misty-eyed and reminisce about the Regan era as if it were some golden age...give me a break! Palin might be the next Reagan, but she is certainly no Bill Clinton. Clinton possesses intelligence, something Palin seems to be sorely lacking!
On a serious note, McCain needs to undergo a psychiatric evaluation...
I know why the Republicans love her...she sounds like GW! May be on the same level with brains. I think there should be a simple IQ test and the ability to make statements or simple thoughts with or without a script.
What is amazing is McCain and Palin sat in front of Katie Couric and suggested she did hear the question properly when it is obvious she did.
"In a conversation with someone who you didn't hear … the question very well, you don't know the context of the conversation, grab a phrase. Gov. Palin and I agree that you don't announce that you're going to attack another country."
Complete BS! She heard exactly what the question was and gave an answer...problem was McCain had ridiculed Obama for the stance Palin shares with him, not McCain.
I didn't understand how Mrs. Couric let them get away with it. By the way, that someone is possibly a voter. This ticket is really scary to me.
Nice to see McCain has finally realized that inside-the-beltway experience isn't the only thing that can qualify someone for the White House. Too bad Palin doesn't have Obama's judgment, intelligence, vision, grasp of the issues, or cool-as-a-cucumber demeanor under fire. And neither does McCain. It's Obama/Biden if you want positive change that will help you and your loved ones in your daily lives.
Let's wait and here what she has to say on Thursday!
Mccain is out of his mind, he is making sarah into something she is not, and will never be, mccain got his fanny in a not when he chose her, she is his next mistress. bill clinton yeah right
Palin is like Dan Quayle.
I think the media is so jealous of the position Palin has that they will try their best to destroy her. BUT we the people LOVE her and we will vote for her!!!! Also, big freakin deal if she says "AWESOME" we all use that expression!!!! BIG DEAL.....
Palin will make an "AWESOME" vice president and then go on to make an "AWESOME" President!!!!
WOW.
Except that they knew something, ANYTHING, about foreign policy! At least they knew what their running mate's (were they running for VP, so a crappy comparison to begin with) stances were.
This is enough! Obama 08!
Is he 4real?
-V
Just when we thought it couldn't get worse . Now they are sticking the other foot in their mouths. Leave it alone. Silence is likely the best strategy at this point.
This is just getting pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.
Just wait 'till Thursday Old Man...Biden is going to send her back to Alaska with her tail between her legs. And I say GOOD RIDDANCE to ignorance and hypocrisy!!!
MCCain is INSANE and where was his flag pin during that debate on Friday night???? Does that make him less patriotic or what?
Today I'm in the mood to listen to "Master of Puppets" and kick stuff. Go figure.
I want to hear from the VOTER who asked Sarah Palin the question about Pakistan. How dare McSame downplay a voter.
Short answer: NO.
Seriously, Clinton could ANSWER THE QUESTION. He was a VERY smart guy (rhodes scholar) and had been governor for a bit longer than a year and a half. Besides, in Palin's state, 65% percent of the state is managed by the federal government. Her main responsibility had been to figure out how to allocate oil revenues throughout her state.
The fact that this ticket hasn't been laughed off the national stage makes me extremely worried for the future of our nation.
Is it just me or does the nonsense McCain spits out seem a little Maddenesque (John Madden)?!? Strange, incessant rambling that never really tells you anything.
They decry 'gotcha' journalism – for pete's sake they're right! How dare the media report on their ignorance, false statements and mistakes. Remember, John McCain said the economy is fundamentally sound a couple of weeks ago, the morning the stock market started to tank. Good thing he is putting that keen mind to work. But I do agree, seriously, coverage of Palin should be left to the comedians they are doing a most excellent job. Journalists shouldl stick to more serious matters.
What is really sad is that the GOP is saying that the expectations of her at the debate are low, and they are happy with that
I cant imagine setting such a low expectation of anyone applying for a job, or looking to get into a college, or heading out to play a football game
Everyone should have very High Expectations of both parties candidates, and because someone is inexperienced and hasnt been exposed to the global economy, or global affairs this should not and cannot allow them to just get by
"Sarah Palin may just be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton"
What more proof do you want that McCain has lost his mind?
Nice try, McCain. Reagan had extensive experience in government and engagement with the issues (whatever one thought of his policies and positions), while Bill Clinton was a phenomenally smart and well-trained man. Both in a completely different league from Palin.
Babbling old fool.
We just don't need a another four years of this.
Palin is a face with nothing behind it. A party parrot.
McCain is a stumbling, awkward puppet with special interests holding the strings. You can't tell me the republicans couldn't come up with a better leader for our country. This is all such a joke in times when we should definately not be laughing.
You've got to be kidding me. Palin doesn't have a clue. To compare her to Reagan and Clinton is like comparing a Festiva to a Lexus.
Lord, I am so tired of hearing you idiots. Will you just shut up! Vote for your "savior" and "hero". Then when all hell breaks lose - and it will - you can point your fingers and whine and moan and never admit that you were/are wrong.....just like you always do. "I want, give me, give me, I'm entitled, I deserve".....that is the mantra of today's Democrats. Just for once get off your duffs, take responsibility for your own actions and work for what you need in life. You are nothing more than a putrid drain on society and worth absolutely nothing. God help this country if your messiah wins.
DId Reagan or Clinton need to bring their "dad" to a TV interview to hold their hand? Did SNL do comedy sketches about them without the need to change the lines she utters? Bill Clinton may not have been able to see Alaska from Arkansas but he did have a brain to compensate. This woman is a joke and it is a disgrace that someone so dumb could get so close to being president of this country.
I agree that they should let Sarah be Sarah. The woman has a degree in Journalism. She should know what is coming in an interview and be able to answer honestly. Let the American people decide if she knows what she is talking about.
As far as John McCain goes, I wish he would stop comparing himself to Ronald Reagan. Doesn't he remember that Reagan had Alzheimers Disease and wasn't as old as he is when he became president. It's a bad idea to bring him up if you are as old as John McCain.
First, I still can't believe Sen. McCain chose Gov. Palin as his vp nominee. It is too late in the game for a re-do, his whole campaign is of a desperate man trying to do anything to win. It is SHAMEFUL of McCain to compare Gov. Palin to Pres. Reagan or Clintion.
As unappealing as Gov Palin is as a vp candidate, she is still a mother, a daughter, and a wife (albiet wife to a traitor of a husband who wants Alaska to succeed). We as Americans are better than trashing this woman personally. Her politics are fair game but we are all AMERICANS!!!
COUNTRY FIRST
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
Kenneth
Weaver/Alabama
Here is the problem: Clinton was smart, Regan was smart....Plain is a totally idiot. Now she is coming out with her "Gotcha journalism" give me a break! She responded to a question that was posed to her period....and she blew it! She has blown every interview she has given. She has no grasp of the issues facing us today and really it is like a bad Disney film....how much more can they spin their gaffes? Thats all they are doing now is attacking and spinning. This race is over folks, people know the real deal when they see it! Obama is the heir apparent to JFK! Its only fiiting that when this country needs a great man, one comes along.
I watched all Palin's interviews and her responses does not make any sense at all. I'm sure that's the reason her camp don't let her lose when it comes to the media because she doesn't have the knowledge when it comes to national and international issues. She's a leader for less than a million people and it doesn't matter wether she was a former PTA, MAYOR OR GOVERNOR. Her interviews were like grade school answers!
Wishful thanking J.M. Just wait for the debate when she starts on foreign policy.
McCAin would really like to take the credit for Palin's success. We'll he can have all the credit he wants for picking the worst possible person for the VP of the USA. Any women who supports that bimbo deserves to lose her rights as a women. No more equal pay for equal work, no right to choose (you personally may not agree with abortion, neither do I, but don't you think other women should have that personal right to choose). I have yet to hear a clear, response from Palin. She rattles around in circles and never answers the questions presented to her. The only time she can talk is on the campaign trail with the telepromter in front of her. Good thing she can at least read.
This is a good reason why we should fear the next four years will be worse than the last eight years!!
She is neither!!
Obama in '08!
Did anyone see the interview with Katie Couric and Sarah Palin & John McCain? Katie specifically ask Sara questions and John McCain wouldn't let her answer the questions. she asked if she regrets the answer she gave and John stepped in and cut her off.
Republicans....is this what you want to lead you. if so you guys are more crazier than i thought.
Palin is neither the next Reagan or Clinton. She is the next Dan Quayle of sorts, except she won't ever be VP.
Simple policy questions are now gotcha journalism????
McClown and Ms. Teen South Carolina need to just go away for good.
America you have a choice on NOV 4, Mccain is the most pathetic candidate I'd seen in my 38 years, America wake up .....
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Bill were is Hillary we need every good man and Woman, you couldn't get me to vote for Obama, if he had a beam of light and a dove on his shoulders. He is a big talker and has not earned the Oval office by a long shot. He depends on Liberals, Leftists, white guilt and everyone that did the heavy lifting when he was a bush leager back in corrupt chicago politics to get him elected.
I'm voting for a split Gov't Repuke Pres. and a Demo Congress lets force the elected officals to engage in compromise the real art of politics. No one party rule or we get another Imperial President like W. and he really sucks and thats our fault.
2012
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and Reagan was articulate and intelligent, no matter what you think of his policies. To put Sarah Palin anywhere near the category of Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan is insulting to both those men and to the voters' intelligence. It's absurd.
I think John McCain is a terrible human being, and a McCain presidency would be disasterous for the country... but this is just sad.
It's like watching an old man huddle in a corner, scared and confused and not sure what to do next. And just when you think it's as bad as it's going to get, you notice the wet stain spreading on the crotch of his pants.
Just go back to your home(s) in Az, John.
It's time to pack it in.
"Gotcha" journalism is in effect what journalism is intended to be: to keep the powerful on their toes. To compare Palin to Reagan or Clinton is ridiculous. As Bill Maher has said, the problem with the Alaska governor is not that she is from a small town, but that she has a small mind. Superficial, uncurious, and shallow, Palin will for all practical purposes be a one-season wonder before fading into lifelong participation in the conservative fundraising circuit. Expect to see her on Season 12 of Dancing with the Stars.
McCain is trying to persaude us for his reckless choice for VP. Which is clear that even hes not confident about palin anymore.
Palin the next Bill Clinton? I think not.
Tomorrow is the first, therefore you won't see many comments in the blogs showing support for the hOboman. Don't you all get your handouts from the Government at the beginning of the month?
Are you kidding me?
ROTFLMAO ~ too funny. McCain is lossing it big time. I can see the ocean from Tucson too...hahahaha!!! McCain it's time to retire and it's past time to send Sarah back to Alaska.
Unbelievable!.. i see the point he's trying to make.. but unfortunately the point he's trying to make isn't a very good one..
He's trying to raise the bar even higher.. as Daddy sits there coddling his infant daughter.. so sad... McCain, you gonna hold her hand at the debate too?
It's funny to watch the GOP talking heads putting the good spin on the Palin choice, all while keeping a straight face.
She was a terrible choice for all but the extreme right of the base (hope all you are happy now) and that choice, as well as many other recent actions, speak volumes about McCain's judgment and ability to lead our country during these very difficult times on several fronts.
Please, Bill Clinton was a Rhodes scholar.
Doesn’t he realize that his argument AGINAT experience works for Senator Obama better since he is much better educated and with better judgment?
Didn't Sarah Palin invited people to play “stump the candidate.”???
McCain has a small maritime border with insanity.
I never seen so much hatred before in the comments. I hope that it is strategic and from the heart.
All I know is Obama did NOT win fair and square.
All the screams of the Obamanation saying "he did TOO"... will never drown out the truth.
Hillary was swiftboated by her own party.
All the suppression of freedom of speech and all of Obama's lawsuits will NOT force people to vote for him.
First, I'll admit it: I feel bad for Sarah Palin. I don't want her to get anywhere near the White House, but it's sad the McCain campaign threw her into this national stage with no real understanding of national and international politics. She's looking like a complete idiot and she's going to have to live with that – not the old marerick.
Secondly, it amazes me that McCain praises the enthusiasm and energy she brings to the campaign as an indication of how good of a job she's doing. Correct me if I"m wrong, but isn't this the same guy who belittles Obama's celebrity status and treats the energy he invokes in people as if Obama's supporters drank the Kool-Aid or something. Obama has vision and experience, and he seems to have proven good judgment. After all, at least he chose a guy who's served 20 + years in the U.S Sentate, not an Alaskan governor (who may be politically brilliant in future years) who equates Putin's air miles over her state as foreign policy experience.
Come on, John, come on.
McCain is like a ball in a pinball machine! Poor ol' feeble fool! He seriously seems to be grasping at straws.....I can't for the life of me figure him out. What seems most likely is that he is "loosing control" and is reacting, reacting, reacting. Just not the kind of person that I can put my future in...
As for Palin, well this woman is NOT IMPRESSED! So sad, So sa
If I had even a shred of respect left for McCain, it is now completely gone. As his version of reality moves into the twilight zone, my opinion of him moves deeper into the negative zone.
What's contradicting is that Gov Palin is presumed to have a ton of "Executive Experience" however she is not allowed to speak on her own behalf. Sen McCain acted as if he was her lawyer and limiting her responses to Ms. Couric. Women should be offended by the special and protective treatment Gov Palin is receiving as it undermines the accomplishments of the fair and equal treatment women fought for over the years.
That my goodness is a TOTAL INSULT....... LOL Are you kidding me people. To say anything but the truth will do huh......LOL
Obama/Biden '08
Sarah Palin is not ready to lead this country nor her state.
CNN, WHY WON'T YOU LET MY VALID COMMENTS THROUGH? THERE'S NO PROFANITY! ALL MY COMMENTS (EXCEPT THIS ONE) JUST DISAPPEAR. NOT EVEN AN "AWAITING MODERATION..."
In two or three days McCain will probably try to compare her to MLK or Jesus Christ.
McCain: Are you OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!
Sarah Palin certainly is more qualified than sniper dodging Hillary Clinton. And don't even get me started on Obama's inexperinced handling of our economy over the last 4 years..., not to mention his failed moves this weekend on getting one bill signed.
Exatcly is the things that comes out of her mouth!!! We realize that she's not ready to lead, she's clueless and that's a dangerous for our country!! god forbid if they win!!!
McCain has not putt country first by choosing Palin and continues to exemplify bad judgement. He is prone to exagerations and lies during his stump speeches, always on the attack and talking about Obama instead tallking about the issues confronting Americans today and offering solutions.
How can John McCain compare Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton? Whether you like him or not, you have to recognize Bill Clinton’s grasp of International and Economic Issues. Bill Clinton is well-educated. He was a Rhodes Scholar.
How can John McCain compare Sarah Palin to his mentor, Ronald Reagan? Ronald Reagan had a knack for explaining complicated issues in a way everyone would understand. He could only do that, because he understood the issues.
Sarah Palin is just hopelessly uneducated to be VP. She doesn’t even have the general knowledge of the world that most American’s possess. Is it “elite” to read the paper, and books and keep yourself informed about the world around us? No. It’s the very least we can expect from our leaders.
John McCain, I think our expectations are just much higher than yours.
This completely misses the point. It's no longer just a matter of inexperience. In that respect she "might" be similar to reagan and Clinton. But if you asked Reagan and Clinton pretty much anything, they would reply with a smart, informed, and often witty answer. She sounds like an ignorant, clueless woman who doesn't know what to say beyond her learned talking points. She is fine for Alaska's governorship, and maybe even fine for a vice-presidency, as long as she only does PR work, as most VPs do. But in this case there is a high probability she will end up as the President of the US. She is clearly as qualified for that job as a blind woman is suited to compete in professional fencing.
My true belief is that Republicans don't care who or what she really is. As John McCain put it himself when asked about her credentials, he simply stated that people aren't going to care. After the first debate polls were taken and they leaned heavily toward Democratic because not as many Republicans watched the debate. Meaning he's right, Republicans don't seem to care. They have a mind set and are not visionaries. They don't accept change so therefore they just vote for whatever is thrown their way. She's a perfect example.
Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air and I'm glad we finally have someone on the ticket who represents the average American.
By the way it is hilarious to see how the Obama supporters want to throw a hissy fit over Palin's experience.....when OBAMA has even LESS experience and he is running for President.
Every time they talk about how little experience he has.....it just reminds us of Obamas ZERO experience.
Patently ridiculous!. Clinton was a YLS graduate and a Rhodes Scholar. Both Reagan and Clinton were long time actors on the national stage. Please!!
CNN: Why have you discontinued showing the Poll of Polls results to your online viewers? Has the race gotten too wide? I support Obama and like to see how he's doing in your "no margin of error" poll.
Up until Obama has gotten a bounce from the economic crisis and the debate, the poll of polls was always on the first page of your Politics page. Where has it gone?
John, both presidents that you mentioned were well educated and excellent communicaters as opposed to your pick....
You have got to be kidding. Why do you guys even report on this kind of garbage. You just give more hope to the McCain/Palin willowheads.
Reality check...check? check? McCain has fallen into the trap of lying so much that he actually believes that garbage he is spinning.
OBAMA DESERVES THE TAG AS THE NEXT REAGAN OR CLINTON AND NOT SARAH PALIN. WHAT SUBSTANCE DOES "MCSAME" SEE IN HER , ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. IS MCCAIN TRYING TO FOOL AMERICANS? WE HAVE BEEN FOOLED FOR 8 YEARS. WE CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE YEARS OF THE SAME. DOES MCSAME NOT GET IT. ALL AMERICANS SHOULD JOIN ME TO TELL MCCAIN, ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!
Why does everyone have a problem with earning something and paying for their mistakes? If you got in over your head, it's your own darn fault, and any problems that arise are YOURS to deal with, not mine. The top 50% of earners pay 97% of taxes. The top 25% pay 86% of taxes. The top 1% pay 39% of taxes. The funny thing about that? Most of the programs that our taxes pay for aren't even used by the people who pay most of the taxes. So why shouldn't they get more tax breaks? They're footing the bill for every person standing in a line with their hands out, I think they deserve a break.
I realize that letting Palin go this late in the game could be seen as an act of political suicide on McCain's part, but he needs to put his money where his mouth is and place "Country First." We're in scary and troubling times, and he's GOT to see that Palin is seriously underqualified. I mean–let's face reality here. It's not wisdom or good judgment if you continue to drive into the brick wall of limitations without "blinking." That requires brashness and decisiveness, but you'd have to be seriously short on common sense to do so. For the good of the country, let her go and take on a Romney or a Bloomberg. I say this as somone leaning toward Obama, but ultimately desiring a president and vice president (whether Repub or Dem) that I can trust to effectively lead the nation. Stop the nonsense!!
Sarah Baracuda is Pale-in substance. She will lose her governor's job when she runs again. All thanks to McSame.
You've lost your nomination to the office McCain- You and Palin managed to dig yourselves into a major abyss and will not be able to dig yourselves out of it!
Obama for President!
Sorry, but this has to be the most idiotic false choice that I've ever seen! Clinton may have been underestimated by Republicans. Palin is underestimated by every neutral observer– left and right. Clinton didn't make a fool of himself when answering questions posed by journalists. Reagan wasn't as bright as Clinton, but he could as least B.S. his way around the questions with some level of coherency. Palin is out of her league!
interresting-i'm not seeing any "pro-Sarah" remarks here..probably got "moderated" out...all 300+ of them or so...
McCain seems manic and must have been in one of those episodes when have picked Palin figuring he could cover for her inadequacies with his superman complex, To compare her to two successful Governors with accomplished oratory skills is an insult. She speaks in trailer trash lingo.
AND... YOU ALL JUST JUST PLAIN ANGRY THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE MRS. CLINTON AS THE VP OR PRES NOMINATION. WHAT IF THE REBUBLICANS CHOSE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN FOR VP.... WHAT WOULD YOU BE SAYING THEN??
McSame is really out of "touch" and just doesn't get it......this is a shame to a great country – this woman is not qualified – period. Papa John had to follow her to meet Katie Couric again and helped her answer the quetions – calling a voter question at a rally "gotcha questions" This looks really bad........
Who needs to the funny page?
well then senator mc cain,
can we see gov palin's tax return first?
haha what a joke the mccain/palin ticket are..he totally lost his mind...
please America lets prove to the world we are smarter then that! Vote Obama/Biden!!!
Having lived through both eras, I agree with your story comparing to initial receptions of Presidents Reagan and Clinton, and am now observing the present one. A couple of weeks ago, the cry was that Biden should be dropped, and might drop himself, from running with Senator Obama. This was because of his gaffes with the 1929 TV incident and other off-the-cuff less than true remarks. So the conclusion here is that while Obama preaches "change," he's tapped one of the longest-serving politicians in Biden. Consequently, we must give McCain credit for his choice until equal remarks and considerations say otherwise. Both Obama and McCain should be given the benefit of the doubt and we all can make our choices in the voting booth.
Why insult Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan like that??
McDummy how dare you even compare your "princess" to Regan and Clinton!
Regardless if people underestimated them at one point, she is completely in a league of her own with her inability to think on the spot, ANSWER a question, and form a complete sentence.
Queen of Avoidance has not business in the White House... Please just go back to Alaska...you would then be putting Country First.
And shut him up!!!
Are you retarded?
Clinton – Rhodes Scholar, became president for having the most votes out of *3* major candidates. He got lucky in 1992, but, as it turns out, it was lucky for America.
Reagan – Governor of state that is ranked as the 10th largest economy in the world.
Palin – ex-beauty queen that has governed over one of America's least populated states for just over a year, before that, was mayor of a tiny town, and left them with a huge debt. I live in a town the size of Wasilla, and if the mayor left us in debt like that, they wouldn't be able to run for office EVER again.
it is very conforting to see, that you now are seeing the light and thinking about mccain/palin as the next leaders of our country.....
OBAMA has a very dark side that most people don't see....
contribution money coming from the following countries the money has been tracked on the internet to.
SAUDI ARABIA IRAN CHINA AND OTHER MIDEASTERN COUNTRIES.
this can be traced and has been traced by the ISP. you see there are no campaign laws relating to where you get the money for your camgaign or from what countries....
I don't want a candidate that recieves money from out enemies THIS GUY CAN NOT BE TRUSTED
mcCain is trying to persaude us on his reckless choice for VP, which clearly tells that even he's not confident about palin anymore.
that's just sad!
OBama 08!
Well based on these comments, I could be the next Clinton or Reagan. I would have to cram for a few weeks though, is the casa in Sedona available?
Oh my goodness...what an insult to Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton!
THIS IS A DISASTER , FOLKS!!!!!!!
lord help us if we can compare former presidents with her.my God , please let us stop dreaming and live in reality.these lady need alot of expoture. Alaska has been a bunker mentality for her.it does seem that the other world has been away from her.i can not predict a good outcome on the debate for her and please take it to the bank.
Does Palin like young interns in cigars too!?
Please old organ grinder, let your monkey with lipstick off her chain!!!!
You can NOT compare her to a great president like Reagan who jump started the economy with his policies. And you can NOT insult her by comparing her to that farce Clinton who eventually killed the economy with his tax increases.
She is unproven to say the least. Let's wait and see what she actually says.
McCain is either lying through his teeth again or maybe just trying to outdo SNL in the comedy department.
I'm starting to wonder if this whole thing isn't just a set-up to get Obama elected – I mean, are these two for real? Maybe more meds are in order.
To the Obamanuts, please search for the terms "Obama" and "teleprompter" on youtube.
Will you say he is still intelligent????
Sarah Palin is by far more experienced than he is, and he is at the TOP of the ticket!
No matter how much they spin, it is clear that Palin is not ready (I won't say unqualified) to be VP. The very fact that they felt it necessary to shield her from questions until she was adequately schooled supports that argument. Now McCain is saying Clinton had no experience? Excuse me, Bill Clinton is a Rhodes Scholar. Being smart does count for something as intellect plays a big part in deciphering complex information to formulate policy. Bush isn't very smart and look where he got us. The job of President and VP isn't for everyone, and as Americans let's be smart enough to recognize that, regardless of party affiliation
That is an insult to BOTH Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. McCain is grasping. When will American wake up and see what is happening. WHY are the polls so close?????
It's more like she's the next Miss Teen South Carolina.
"I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uhmmm, some people out there in our nation don’t have maps and uh, I believe that our, I, education like such as uh, South Africa, and uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as... "
vs.
"That's why I say I, like every American I'm speaking with, we're ill about this position that we have been put in where it is the taxpayers looking to bail out. But ultimately, what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the health-care reform that is needed to help shore up our economy, helping the... "
They both seem to have the same nonsensical style of answering questions.
sarah palin & bill clinton =========> Liars
G.W Bush & Reagan =========> national debt raised from
($700 billion to $3 trillion)
Left Loonies: Shameful the way you treat an former Vietnam POW. My guess that most of you were drinking your latte or avoiding the armed forces, while he was being tortured by the enemy. You have no shame. You are not americans; perhaps we should send you over the other side.
People are saying that she makes Dan Quayle look like FDR.
she is not a leader...
and will not get a chance to lead.
OMG SERIOUSLY??
She HEARd the question perfectly and answered it according to what she believes! Mccain trying to spin it on the media just because he realizes it completely against what he stands for is ridiculous! He has become soo shaddy. The republican party would be much better off without her..she has good experince but NO knowledge outside her state WHATSOEVER! If Mccain wins, I hope he will have atleast 50 bodyguards and a health check every day to keep him alive in order NOt to hand over the country to Palin. Maybe America does need another 4 years to realize their country is going down....
i believe McCain is in the first stages of dementia. his choice of palin, his demeanor at the debate, etc.
at least nancy regan was smart enough to be able to keep things going when ron came down with it.
well...palin would be good at changing his diapers, speaking in baby tongues to him, and praying for a turnaround.
please don't do this to our country.
HOW DARE YOU JOHN MCBUSH! DO NOT COMPARE HER TO THESE FINE PRESIDENTS! AND A QUICK REALITY CHECK MCCAIN SHE IS RUNNING FOR VP, NOT PRESIDENT!!
That may be the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
McCain still hasn't release his medical records or any psychological evaluation. Draw your own conclusions.....what is he hiding from the American people?
Is Palin the next Clinton? Heyal No! she cant talk and lacks substance..Atleast Clinton was confident and articulate. Besides, I can't believe ppl put Reagan and Clinton in the same sentence. As far as I'm concerned, Reagan wasnt that good of a president.
I know the Obama Campaign has enough money and advertises for paid blogger positions on Craigslist. That coupled with CNN Obama Lovers that post or don't the comments submitted results in a crazy amount of Palin Hatin'. Add to that CNN only broadcasts folks that support the position that Palin is not qualified. How about having some semblance of balanced coverage? Walk into any major bookstore and you will find a fat display of books that thoroughly cover the topic of why Obama is not fit to govern. I read several articles this week on the same topic, but for some reason this position never makes it's way to CNN. Hmmmmm.... What is also tired is putting up primarily your female commentators to Palin Hate. How anti-feminist of you CNN. For some reason when you have four commentators discussing Palin they have to be all women? Big media has driven Obama's campaign from day one and frankly I wouldn't trust their judgment in selecting a President. So, CNN I challenge you to play the other side. Put up one author or journalist that has a book or article out this week covering the topic of why Obama is not qualified to govern. It'll give us all a well deserved break from all the Palin navel-gazing.
McCain/Palin '08
the new McCain/Palin ticket is now known as DUMB AND DUMBER TICKET.
This bulldog with lipstick unfortunately has the brains of a canine.
Wait, that's not really fair to the dogs!
How absurd! A morally challenged, ethically unbalanced big oil cheer leading ditz who couldn't name the leader of Ireland and whether or not he supports shin fain let alone lead us out of two expensive and desperate wars as anything but a complete failure? She can't even obey Federal Aviation law well enough to stay off (a 9 hour) air flight when she has already ruptured her amniotic fluid sac and could enter active labor with a month premature disabled infant at any moment. Nope she had to have that Alaska Permanent Fund Payment of 3 grand for him from day one. (delayed if he is born out of state).You know, the fund you pay for with your gas station price.A kick back for Alaskan's from big oil. Some good mother that she wold risk his life for 3 grand. i really don't think she can rise to the low level of ethics Clinton set. He only messed with a willing adult. She risked a premature, disabled baby for nothing more than greed. How Republican of her.
How dare McCain compare Palin to Pres. Clinton. That is beyond absurd and shows how out of touch McCain really is. Pres. Clinton is brillant and it is an absolute insult to him and any thinking American to compare Palin to Clinton.
Palin is no Clinton. (well maybe brother Roger Clinton)
Hmm. I do recall Sarah Palin invited people to play, "Stump the Candidate", regarding foreign policy issues at a town hall meeting.
I was really undecided the last few weeks but the more McCain talks the more damage he does to himself. His sad defense of Palin resembles a man putting his finger in the holes of his boat. I wonder if he realizes he's running out of fingers.
I THOUGHT THAT'S A CUTE COMPARAISON-BILL CLINTON WITH LIPSTICK!!!LOL
CNN: My last six blogs have been canceled by you. If you don't plan to honor my participation in your blogs, please let me know and quit wasting my time and yours.
The clock is ticking for McCain. Just a few more days til he'll have to explain/retract everything that his illustrious running mate said in the debate.....that is, unless she gets lost in the wilderness at his rustic retreat and doesn't resurface until after Thurs. p.m. (That's probably what he's hoping for.....or maybe arranging.)
Why would Alexander Mooney even think to post such an absurd and ridiculous notion? It about time people understood that we are all not that stupid. Sheesh!
Gotcha? Oh you mean the game the Bush administration has been playing on our country and constitution for eight years?
I think everyone is missing the point. She just isn't qualified! Yes if the McCain camp had let her do more interviews she would have appeared more polished as a speaker but not on the substance of the issues. Fareed Zakaria is the first actual news reporter to stop skirting the issue. She is probably an intelligent person but clearly not ready to be the vice president. Why is the media so afraid to say what everyone is thinking? For her to try and qualify her foreign experience more than once because she border Russia and Canada shows exactly the problem she has, no qualifications for this position.
this would be funny if it were not so serious a time in american history. shame on john mcsame for putting this person a heartbeat away from the most important position in the world. do you think she's ready? i don't. just listen to what comes out of her mouth. bill clinton is a rhodes scholar, shes not! compare what he says to what has come out of her mouth. OMG this just goes to mcsames judgement. what was he thinking? now i don't know if this has come out yet but on the web it says that mcsame has more cancer. are you kidding me? god bless obama/biden 08/12
I can't believe CNN is reporting this. They completely twisted McCains words. Nowhere in that interview did John McCain state that Sarah Palin is the next Clinton or Reagan.
I just spit out my coffee reading this on the Ticker. Absolutely laughable. Rhode Scholar with Yale Law degree vs. Journalism degree from Hawaii Pacific U/North Idaho College/University of Idaho/Matanuska-Susitna College/back to U of I?
The next Clinton or Reagen? Not a chance..........more likely the next Ferraro or never-to-be-remembered-VP-candidate-on-a-losing- Presidential ticket.
Having McCain sit next to Palin in the Katie C interview was like having a father/grandfather defending his 'bright' young daughter/granddaughter at a student-teacher conference contesting her C- test grade on an important exam.
Sarah Palin is running for VP of the United States, not VP of Student Council. Tell Daddy/Gramps to stay away....he's got enough problems with his own downward-spiraling stature in this campaign.
His presence diminishes her credibility to be a viable candidate. It looks like he doesn't have any confidence in her ability to present her arguments intelligently, nor protect herself from her own misspeaks.
That's as laughable as it gets. Comparing Regan to Palin. Ol Ronnie is spinning in is grave...
If you believe that...I've got a bridge to sell ya
Sarah Palin should not be in the same category as Regan and Clinton! McCain is going senile in his old age. I think I could have answered some of Couric's questions about the economic bailout more thoroughly, and I am definitely not a master of economics. At least I would focus my answers on the topic of the economic bailout and not healthcare, trade, jobs, etc. She was all over the map with her answer. How can the American people not see through McCain's BS?
Gov Sarah Palin took from the Excutive of Veco... Where's her tax return..
We Need Answers.....
Yeah, except for the fact that Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar, they are the same. I, like most Democrats, value education in our leaders...so the comparison ends at them both being governors of relatively small states
McCain really needs to allow Palin to stand on her own, speak her mind, and answer questions from reporters. It's absolutely ridiculous that a Vice Presidential candidate has been this sheltered. It may be too late. They should have used the momentum from the convention and allow her to grow and develop confidence when dealing with the media.
I was a supporter of McCain, but I cannot, in good faith, vote for the ticket of McCain-Palin, because of Sarah Palin. The thought of her rising to the office of President ,at any moment, is utterly terrifying.
The Reagan/Clinton experience argument is lacking because the real reason RR and WJC succeeded is their grasp of the issues (and their intelligence). If anyone doesn't "get it", it is obviously Palin. She reminds me of the Miss Teen SC contestant that spewed a bunch of talking points and catch phrases during the pagent interview.
Scary times for America. Scary.
No, I like John McCain but Sarah Palin is not a Rhodes Scholar like Bill Clinton. She may be similiar to Ronald Regan only that she is very down to Earth and like Regan was may be underestimated.
I think that is the point Senator McCain was making. Don't underestimate her based on a couple of bad interviews. Let's wait until Thursday night and see how she does.
Laura, Boston
This is just sad.
Outrageous inflation of expectations. Something else is going on with this McCain character.
Reagan had been a versatile actor, along with his Hollywood wife; and Pres of the Screen Actors Guild for years. He served two terms of Gov of our most complex and forward-looking state, demographics wise.
Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar, and for several years was a fund-raiser giving barn-raising speeches on behalf of the Democratic Party. And a lawyer to boot, along with his wife.
inner conversations may have differed some in the Clinton-Palin and Reagan-Palin households, yes?
is that a joke????
YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING, CNN...
Bill Clinton was/is a Scholar, a politcal animal, and arguably, a flawed genius.
Ronald Reagan was an optimist wrapped in a social conservative/actor/crpytofascist wrapper, that had a unique ability to reach the people on an an emotional level.
Palin is none of these things – a climber, yes (very necessary to accel, granted) But in no way a critical thinker that has created her own 'schtick' who's 'a-shakin' up and a-fixin' stuff...Only truly capable politicians can command respect not only from their allies but also their enemies, from afar as well as during the odd photo-op.
Seriously, that comment is not ok...wow for that McCain.
Enough hate speech, you Dems. Sarah Palin is head and shoulders above both of your candidates in most respects, including clarity and honesty. On to victory with McCain and Palin.
Nah, looks like she's the next Governor not to be elected VP.
Can McCain dump her at this point in time?
She a major liability.
If he needed someone with two X chromosomes, there were a lot more out there with better qualifications.
Or is he trying to lose the election. I'm not sure that anybody would really want to be prez right now.
HAS MCCAIN BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT SHE SAYS IN THE 3 INTERVIEWS SHE HAS HAD?
MCCAIN HAS TRULY LOST HIS MIND IN KEEPING HER AS HIS RUNNING MATE.
GOOD FOR OBAMA. GUESS SECRETLY SHE IS OBAMA'S GREATEST SUPPORTER.
When is McCain going to start talking about the issues and offer solutions like Obama is doing?
I've noticed that McCain is constantly on the attack. Is that the kind of president we want? I don't think so!
Ronald Reagan was governor of a state with more than 20 Million people – and his trickle-down policies paved the way for our current economic meltdown. He was a journalism major at a small college, and he didn't understand the greater world around him either, so I guess it's an ok comparison. Not a ringing endorsement by any means, since again, his trickle-down policies paved the way for our current crisis.
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar who oversaw the best economic times this country had seen in decades. Unless Governor Palin goes back in time and smartens up a bit, I don't think the comparison is a valid one.
McCain is in a state of denial and so are his supporters. She is absolutely clueless on important issues facing this country.
...And I'm going to be the next Ghandi
According to McCain it's "foolishness" to question what he is thinking, he just knows better than all the rest of us. At least that is the stance he gave in the interview with George Stephanopolis. He really does believe he knows whats best without hearing anybody else's input!!! Don't you know America – we're all stupid to him!!
This is absolutely absurd – there were other governors who on the surface seemed to lack experience or ability, but Palin lacks not only those, but essence, intelligence, political know-how, and a good grasp on how federal politics work.
Clinton never fudged his way through three consecutive interviews, and neither did Reagan – they did their research and gave educated, intelligent answers, where as Palin has a nasty habit for just dumping buzzwords and saying "we can't blink."
Palin is dangerously unqualified to be VICE president. And this isn't just from some far-left liberal nutcase, this is from firmly established conservative journalists. Anyone making a case that she's just as qualified as Reagan or Clinton to be president is pulling a fast one on you.
Don't buy it.
It's sad when the early stages of Alzheimer's is so blatantly obvious in a USA presidential candidate...
What is John McCain smoking these days? Sarah Palin doesn't hold a candle to most of the men and women I have been in contact with.
DAVE IN ATLANTA:
I agree with you. Everytime this woman opens her mouth I have more respect for Dan Quayle! SEND HER HOME!
Clinton was a Rhodes scholar who went to Oxford. He was the youngest governor ever elected at 32 and served as such for 2 plus terms.
Reagan was the president of the Screen Actors Guild, spokesman for GE, 2 term governor and ran for president once before getting elected.
How is this comparison even close to realistic??? Palin is not in the same league.
McCain shows poor judgment in selecting Sarah Palin, and even more poor judgment now for choosing to be in denial of Sarah Palin's blatant and dangerous ignorance.
Enough attacking Sarah Palin. All eyes on McCain for selecting a poor choice. McCain cares more about winning this election than about us American people. Exhibit A: Sarah Palin.
She actually does make Dan Quayle look like a genius. Actually he was fairly intelligent, just managed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, but nothing even close to the way she speaks.
Clinton was (is) a very intelligent person. In fact wasn't he a Rhodes Scholar? Little different from Palin who attended 5 colleges in 6 years, to get her 4-year degree.
Reagan certainly wasn't very bright, but he was an actor. That may have helped him fool so many people. Yet, every time I watched him give a speech, I always felt he was lying. Always.
Blah blah blah. Nobody hid Reagan or Clinton behind their coattails. Pony up or shut up McCain. Let her off the leash and put your money where your mouth is.
John MacCain is funny. May be after loosing the election he can start a new career as a comedian. I don't think you care about the country.
if that was the case you should not have selected this woman.
She is facing more investigations than any other governers in this country. She even used to accept salmon as a gift when she was a mayor that is cheap. She abused her power in her short term as a governer. How low can you go John MacCain trying to defend this woman . God save us from McCain and Palin.
Nice try, but no dice. Palin has neither the natural-born leadership skills of Ronald Reagan nor the brainpower and political acumen of Bill Clinton. Her political abilities are overrated, and she seems to rely primarily on alienation, divisiveness and fingerpointing. She is and will remain way out of her league.
"Holding Sarah Palin to just three interviews and microscopically focusing on each interview I think has been a mistake". Just wait until he becomes president and makes much more serious mistakes and more frequently!! The man married into money, got his plane shot down, is struggling with his campaign, gets borders and countries mixed up, and agrees with Bush most of the time.
whether you like he r or hate her palin is incompetent. It is obvious from the fact that old man mccain had to go with her to the interview with Katie Couric and answer questions for her. I hope the repubs take romney's advice and let her talk more. We could all use the comic relief at this tough economic time.
Lying has become McCain's latest compulsion–once he started, he seemed to want to do it more and more, until he got to a place where he is saying the most absurd things imaginable. It's just like any other addiction, you know it's destroying you, but you just can't stop.
Why won't he just let the woman speak for herself... I am NOT a fan/supporter of the ticket, but I was insulted for her when Couric specifically asked HER a question and HE answered. It's like back in the days where a woman was to sit there look pretty, make her husband look good but not open her mouth.
I see all this as very sad. If Hillary had run for the Senate from NY when she was First Lady, I would have thought she was doing something with WOW. If Sarah had waited and run for Congress, either house, I would have seen her as something other than a political move by McCain.
One day women will run this country, but please let it be the very best our country has to offer! This country deserves the best person possible, man or woman.
Sara "I can see Russia from my house," Palin is in over her head. It is obvious to anyone who hears her speak. If she were elected Vice President, we would have even bigger diplomacy problems in the world judging by what comes out of her mouth.
I agree some may be underestimating her, but she will be lucky to be remembered somewhere in between Quayle and Ferraro.
Again, when one compares Palin to Biden the question begs to be asked, do we really want Biden negotiating with our advarsaries? Who knows what he will say next – the man has no common sense,
He is the one who is very questionable to step into the presidency.
Comparing Obama to Palin still shows she has more real experience than Obama and far better judgement, and by recent statements from Obama, Palin has far more intergirty as well.
I laugh when the Dems try to point to the Bush admin as the casue of this – they blocked McCAin legislation in 05 to put more regulation into Freddie and Fannie becasue they were lining thier pockets on the deal. Since they have been dishonest up to this point, why would any of us expect to hear anything different than the Dems trying to put balme anywhere but on themselves – very predicatable.
YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING, CNN...
Bill Clinton was/is a Scholar, a politcal animal, and arguably, a flawed genius.
Ronald Reagan was an optimist wrapped in a social conservative/actor/crpytofascist wrapper, that had a unique ability to reach the people on an an emotional level.
Palin is none of these things – a climber, yes (very necessary to accel, granted) But in no way a critical thinker that has created her own 'schtick' who's 'a-shakin' up and a-fixin' stuff...Only truly capable politicians can command respect not only from their allies but also their enemies, from afar as well as during the odd photo-op.
It would NOT HAVE 'been wise' to let her talk. It would be honest (straight talking???)
There are TOO MANY questions she canNOT answer!
*she said she will change McCain's little mind on drilling in Anwar
Will she change McCain's mind on 'birth control 'sex education 'abortion for rape victims ' funding pro choice groups 'taking out Bin Laden?
* what type of rifle does she use shooting wolves from planes
* She says global warming does not exist. This is ONE of the maverick stances McCain took against Bush.
* her tax records
* her record on ear marks and bridges to nowhere
* her husband's and her involvement in the "America Hating" Separatists
* Trooper Gate
*** THESE ISSUES MUST BE KEPT BURIED they canNOT 'let her loose'
That' insult to Prisident Reagon and Clinton.
McCain's wishful thinking is laughable. Neither does Palin have Ronald Reagan's charisma and wisdom, nor does she posses Clinton's ability to answer tough questions with tremendous level of credibility and knowledge of the subject.
Anyone who considers Palin to be the leadership of this nation should watch her interview with Katie Couric. Enough said. Really, enough said.
Evidently anyone can be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton. Our mayor has done an okay job in my town, I'll alert the Obama campaign just in case Biden has to drop out due to health reasons.
It seems that not many people are concerned about Palin's "on the job training." Who's going to "train" her if McCain gets the slot and then dies during office? It is a possibility. Another puppet...just what we need.
I have been saying for some time now that Palin will be asked to step away and will be replaced by Lieberman. Biblethumper votes -secured;angry Hillary supporter votes- secured; Lieberman walks in, undecided votes-secured. Political posturing at it's best/worst. Ya...that's the kind of administration I want running this Country! NOT!
No. She will never be another Bill Clinton, that's for sure! Why? Let's begin with Georgetown University, Rhodes Scholarship, Yale Law School. Compare that to five years at five colleges (most people can do it in four at one school!) with a degree (finally!) from the University of Idaho, which may indeed be a perfectly fine school, but quite honestly, is no Georgetown, no Oxford, no Yale. Bill Clinton is SMART, intelligent, curious, intellectually competent. Ms. Palin has so far demonstrated very little ability (if any) to grasp complex issues, NO ability to articulate her extraordinarily unsophisticated views of the world. Dear lord, no! Mr. McCain's most egregious disservice to this country has been to OVER estimate her potential. It's time that intelligence - true, raw, native intelligence - resumed its rightful role as an important qualification for the highest office not only in this land, but arguable, world-wide.
A voter asking a question of a candidate is "gotcha jornalism." What next, he and Palin's continuous lies are true American patriotism?
What an insult to Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton.
McCain is becoming more and more DELUSIONAL!!
Voter asking a candidate specific question is now "a gotcha" question.
McCain's judgement at this critical point in America's history and world politics is Questionable and out right crazy concerning a lot of issues , Palin being just one of these issues.
If McCain believes his lies and delusions, I just hope not enough Americans will believe him.
God bless America.
Palin the next Clinton? Uhhh... Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar. Though Palin did win the MacArthur Genius Grant for her successful demonstration that Moose jerky can be used to heat homes 10x more efficiently than electricity.
Senator McCain is letting his credibility show.
I am a Democrat and I think that Senator McCain made a good decision for Democrats. Let her keep being Palin. Just advise him not to go hunting with her.
More like Reagan – only her dementia started while in college number 4.
He can't be for real. He will do anything to become president and he has even said that.
If we're stretching this to presidential family members, Palin reminds me a lot of Billy Carter.
She's a little like Reagan since she still believes the laissez-faire dogma Reagan rebranded as "supply-side economics,"and, like Reagan, isn't much of a critical thinker.
Much like Reagan, Palin's better qualified to be a press secretary than a president.
The boy who cried wolf:
First claims that Hillary- the VERY best Candidate in 50 years- is not qualified. She is a warmonger and a racist. She has no experience. Pretty soon- the warrior woman is swiftboated by race-baiting sexism and pro-Obama bias.
Next... The Obama does the same thing with Palin- Yep... Palin is NO HILLARY. But now all the cries in the world fall on deaf ears. The boy cried wolf once and no one is listening now.
I voted – proudly- for the very best. Hillary Clinton. Now I will vote against Obama for the cheating and dirty politics he played.
No one is listening now... even if the criticism of Palin is vaild- WHY?
Because the same thing was done to Hillary and it was ANYTHING BUT valid.
OMG. Is he on the sauce too? I think at one time I COULD have voted for McCain, I used to like him. I CAN NOT vote for him now because he caved to the right and picked Dobson's choice for a VP. To him the choice was to keep the religious zealots happy (and pick Palin, Dobson as much as confirmed it when after the pick he said "now I can vote for John McCain") and trot out the abortion smoke screen and think we all would buy it. I think the people of this Country are SICK of smoke screens and politicians we can't believe. Palin is WEAK and John McCain acts like her father, protecting her from even voters questions now. I look for him to be front and center at her debate on Thursday, feeding her the "party line" as we used to say of the KGB. God help us all if the country is dumb enough to buy their snake oil. I personally am looking for someplace else to live if that happens. I guess I would rather watch the further destruction of our country from afar. The whole world is watching us and counting on us to make the right choice and that choice is Obama/Biden.
CNN, please report actual issues impacting Americans, let us move on from this Palin side show.
She is not going to be next Bill Clinton, He was an Oxford educated / Rhodes Scholar (Brilliant) / Lawyer / Law professor / 3 terms Arkansas Governor / DNC Leader of Governors… before he ran for President.
Palin has a Journalism degree, and has only been governor of Alaska for 190 days.
Please report something worthwhile, Thank you
Who are we kidding? Palin can't hold a candle to either one of those gentlemen. Her repeat performance on the CBS News appeared to be a "do over." She didn't get it right the first time so there was McCain telling us all what she meant. Why didn't he put her on his knee and do a Charlie McCarthy?
Chelsea Clinton is more intelligent and qualified than Palin
It is unfair to even suggest that Palin may be the next Clinton or Regan. Both of these men had a base knowledge of national and international events and concerns prior to their presidential runs. Gov. Palin's knowledge base appears to be so narrow that one must question her knowledge of Alaskan issues. I do believe that she will do better than is expected, only because the expectations are so low. I also believe that there is a desire by the media to find a redeeming quality in this ridiculous choice of McCain's.
Oh, Palin is no Clinton or Reagan. McCain must have truly lost his mind. Clinton, at least, was very intelligent, personable, reasonable, and well educated. Palin – journalist, undergrad at Idaho, no graduate school, far to the right/fringe. Not even a close comparison.
I find it telling that McCain didn't trust Palin to do another interview on her own. He had to sit right there next to her, making sure she didn't screw up again.
Watch his face during her answers. You can see him praying she doesn't say something stupid.
or how about the next biggest political joke.
Sarah Palin the next Clinton??? The next Reagan??? I don't know whether to laugh at the absurdity or be terrified at the idea that this delusional old man and this unqualified hockey mom could soon be in power of the most powerful nation in the world.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!
Keep dis-respecting Palin "a woman," the same way Hillary was disrespected and Palin will have a movement/cause come election day that would put McCain in the WH.
I would never have called either Reagan or Clinton stupid, but as adjectives go it fits Palin to a tee. And yes, McCain has taken a long walk on the short pier of sanity.....he left it a while ago!
If McCain wants to compare Palin to Clinton or Reagan, he needs URGENTLY a straight jacket and some electroshock treatment....
Like dave Letterman said, someone's been putting something in McCain's metamucil (sp?)
Sensorship Why can't I call her a brainless wonder who take money from big Oil and she committed tax fraud....
Compairing Sarah Palin to either Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton is quiet a stretch....
Comparing McPlain to Clinton?.....let's put a couple of things together
Clinton......lawyer
McPlain....BA in Journalism (6 years, 6 colleges)
Hmmmm.....some comparison
The dems is scared of beautiful Sarah she will kill the Russians before they attack us at home!!!!!!!! America hating Obama will invite terrorists here and give them our jobs. VOTE JOHN AND SARAH!!!!!
Re: Comparing Bill Clinton to Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin attended four different schools before earning her degree at Univ of Idaho. That's it for her education.
Bill Clinton – graduated from the Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown with a B.S. in Foreign Service and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa; worked as an intern for Senator Fulbright; won a Rhodes Scholarship to attend University College of Oxford in England; earned his J.D. degree from the Yale University Law School.
Are these two backgrounds comparable?
Thanks, but no thanks. It is very disrespectful of McCain to call Reagan a cowboy as much as to call Palin a pig with lipstick. During the interview, McCain had a difficult time to pay attention and to control his temper. He is desperate and Palin was like his granddaughter who just got a probation at school....
No, Sarah Palin is not the next Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton actually knew what was going on. Palin is obviously not ready on so many levels.
»Sarah Palin=BRILLIANT Lady=HONEST Leader=Our next Vice-President. Yes.
The tradegy of this whole thing is that it doesn't matter to many Republicans how much she stumbles, they will vote for McCain/Palin anyway. They will make endless excuses for her. It doesn't matter if she sits down at the debate with Biden and sticks her tongue out at everyone. Noboby will care. The one thing McCain has going for him is the fact that Obama is black. Many unfortunately will vote against Obama because of this. The campaign is banking on this. Don't be surprised if the McCain campaign gets desperate and pulls out a race card at the end.
In the end, people will see what they want to even if their vote hurts their own economic interests.
Do we really need another Clinton?
Let's be clear about the profound stupidity of McCain's statement.
What McCain is doing here is drawing a parallel between the fact that Clinton, Reagan and Palin were/are all underestimated when running for office.
He then makes an ILLOGICAL conclusion that because Clinton and Reagan were both underestimated and turned out to be highly intelligent and effective politicians, that Palin must also be a highly intelligent and effective politician.
The huge problem here, as it has been revealed, is that Palin is NEITHER intelligent OR effective, disproving McCain's IF/THEN argument, which is why it immediately comes across as pure spin.
Furthermore, it should seriously infuriate any intelligent voter that McCain is either trying to dupe us, or is actually so stupid as to believe the statement he made.
The big difference? Clinton had intelligence and style, Regan, for as much as I didn't care for him had a style that resonated and enough "folksy charm" to make up for the rest of his failings in many people's eyes. Policy wise I thought he was a disaster, but he seemed very likable on a personal basis.
Palin, does not have the intelligence, and her style is a bit brittle. I wouldn't trust her with my wallet, or even with sharp objects. She has a long track history of petty vindictiveness and is just a train-wreck.
I remember Ted Kennedy saying at the 2004 DNC convention that the country cannot afford 4 more years of Bush. People voted Bush into office anyway, and now, we ALL feel like fools because our country is almost in financial ruin.
No matter what the advisers or media say on tv, we cannot afford to have John McCain in office. Please don't fall for voting for Bush again. Our country is barely hanging on.
What a joke. Unlike Clinton, Palin has no smarts whatsoever. And unlike Reagan, she can't remember her lines or deliver them appropriately. Her "journalism" degree is doing her no good whatsover, since she clearly doesn't understand the media. Why Alaska, why? What was in your Kool-Aid the day this woman was elected?
I really do not get this whole palin comparisons. they compare her to Obama, reagan and now clinton, come on now, will you stop it.
this dumb non comprehensible illerate person cannot be compared to barack especially, barack went to Havard, president of the harvard law review, he is very intelligent, please do not insuly his intellengence, even bill clinton but you see, those are bill clinton friends so I am pretty sure he don't mind mccain comparing palin's intelligence to his, shameful.
people, please do not vote for mccain becasue the probablity is very high that PALIN WILL BE OUT PRESIDENT, mccain could get sick, he is not very healthy, he wont release his medical records and got that melanoma cancer.
you now have two choices, do you want PALIN OR OBAMA. IT IS YOUR CHOOSING.
The plight of the boy who cried wolf:
First claims that Hillary- the VERY best Candidate in 50 years- is not qualified. She is a warmonger and a racist. She has no experience. Pretty soon- the warrior woman is swiftboated by race-baiting sexism and pro-Obama bias.
Next... The Obama does the same thing with Palin- Yep... Palin is NO HILLARY. But now all the cries in the world fall on deaf ears. The boy cried wolf once and no one is listening now.
I voted – proudly- for the very best. Hillary Clinton. Now I will vote against Obama for the cheating and dirty politics he played.
No one is listening now... even if the criticism of Palin is vaild- WHY?
Because the same thing was done to Hillary and it was ANYTHING BUT valid.
lol... This is funnier than Saturday Night Live. Hopefully, the American public won't be this dumb to fall for it...
Catch phrases and rhetoric. They must think they sound elegant and intellectual when they speak at interviews. Once you read what they say in print, you can see how senseless and ignorant they are.
Did you read any of Palin's interviews? Words with no meaning or relevance to the questions she's asked. Mitt says she needs to speak more. Yes...let the people hear what she has to say. That's the best thing for them to do right now.Let her open her mouth and show us what a baffoon she is. McCain is right up with her too. I don't want this dottering old man leading my country for the next four years.....if he lives that long. If not, then we have soccer mom to take over.
Please don't let this country fall any further than it already has.
McCain is the last one to fly over the coo coo nest.
"In a conversation with someone who you didn't hear … the question very well, you don't know the context of the conversation, grab a phrase. "
No, Senator McCain. If someone asks a question you con't hear very well, you ask that person to repeat it. Even so, Gov. Palin was answering the question she thought she heard - she was clear that she supported going into Pakistan without the consent of the Pakistani government.
While I was only 10 yrs old when Reagan was elected, I don't have much knowledge about his intellect. However, Bill Clinton is a Rhodes Scholar, so although he may have been an inexperienced governor, he was very intelligent. Sarah Palin....not so much.
After reading the previous comments, i know who is insane, has really lost it, and needs a checkup – sexism to the ultimate quatrain. Funny how low achievers tend to disrespect and disparage real accomplishment in others. How many of you ever achieved the level of governor of a state and have 80% of the citizens believe in you? Get real and get back to work and accomplish something yourself.
Is McCain undermining himself when he compares Palin to Clinton and Reagan? Those two were running for President. I suppose the alternative argument would be that she is so good you can make that comparison. Though I find that argument so far from plausible it gives me the shivers just thinking about it. I wonder, has there been a time when a presidential candidate deferred to the popularity of the vp pick so much? Can this possibly be good for McCain?
Either way, I think a more appropriate presidential comparison
Reagan was govenor of the most populous state. Clinton was a Yale educated lawyer and Rhodes scholar. Big difference
I saw part of that interview. He was claiming that the voter asking her the question about Pakistan was "gotcha journalism." How is speaking with a voter gotcha journalism? She knew she had media around her!
I think that Reagan and Clinton were far more qualified at the point they ran for national office than Palin is. One more point, I thought that she was running for VP. Unless it really is going to be a Palin/McCain ticket similar to how it seems to have been a Cheney/Bush ticket in some respects...
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes scholar and arguably the most intellectual president ever. Palin managed to graduate from college in six years. Nice comparison.
McCain must be senile. Comparing Palin to Reagan or Clinton is beyond ridiculous. Remember their early campaign interviews years ago? They actually gave coherent, intelligent answers. Palin? Watching her with Gibson and Couric was nothing short of pathetic.
»I LOVE Sarah Palin!!...I am NOT dumb.
WHAT??????? He lost it!!!!
YES WE CAN!!
Please do not insult President Clinton,s intelligence by comparing dumb Palin to president Clinton.
It's called Beta Amyloid Plaque, it builds up in the brain and causes dementia. As evidenced by McCain's non-sensical statements and flat out untruths.
McCain is officially insane and lost his mind. Period!!!
she couldn't even run the campaign for four hours while mccain was at dinner with lieberman bailing out the country. Oh I forgot he didn't bailout the country.
McCain's kidding isn't he? He's not getting enough oxygen to his brain.
Reagan was a "great communicator" and two term governor of California. He led one of the most significant states in the Union.
Clinton was smarter than both McCain and Palin put together.
I am hoping that the American people don't want to have another regular guy running the country. I would like to have someone who is smarter than me running this country.
Think the better person to compare her to, is the Iranian leader, he was a small town mayor to too, once..
That's it CNN...let's raise expectations for her performance at the debate so that her "crash and burn" will be that much more devestating!!!
For the record...Palin vs. Reagan: Reagan was governor of California. Hello! The population of Alaska is smaller than Sausalito!
And....Palin vs. Clinton: Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and had an Ivy League law degree. Palin tranferred colleges 3 times and spent six years before she could find a school that would give a degree.
Bottom line...not only is there no comparison – they're laughable!
What a Joke?!? Your askng if Palin could be the next Clinton or Reagan? Oh Please!
One major difference between Palin and Clinton (and for that matter, Reagan) is that Palin has never before been on the national stage nor has she expressed much interest in national and international issues. For McCain to select Palin just weeks before the election and expect her to measure up to previous governors who were able to be vetted by the media and the public for many months was an impulsively poor choice.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? HAHHHAHA
i love the juxtaposition of pictures..
a saluting Reagan, a playful and sensitive Bill and a dark and brooding Palin with bombs and evil on her mind. mwah ha haa
cnn is the new george carlin, only retarded and worthless.
You all sound like the people who doubted Reagan and Clinton
Well Clinton went to Georgetown, Yale and was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford. Palin went to 6 average schools and finished a journalism degree in five years (or was it six?) years. Regan governed a state with an economy that ranked ahead of all but a half dozen countries. Palin governs one with a population smaller than half a dozen California cities. What is McCain on?
Wow. maybe we deserve what we get if American's believe She is ready to be President...You think your angry now America, watch where four more years will have you...Even a dog knows not to use a bum leg and walk with the other three. Heck, McCain has shown me can't manage his way out of a paper bag.
Just simply a pitiful display by a man whom I respected.
Does he really expect us to buy this? Gotcha lines, not her policy positions because she was talking to a voter in a pizza place? Please! This is the most ludicrous thing I've heard yet. Anything Senator Obama or Biden say ANYWHERE is publicly scritinized to the highest degree by the McCain camp and everywhere else. Don't tell me that we should just ignore her screw ups because that's what he says we should do. She is fair game just like the rest of them. If she can't take it, then too bad, quit crying and buck up or get out!!!!! He's trying to save face because he knows he picked a complete buffoon on domestic and foreign policy outside of the state of Alaska. You can't take it back now Senator, you chose her, now live with it. I just hope the American people don't have to live with it. You think we have problems in this country now???? If they get elected, you haven't seen anything yet.
wow really? im speechless.
The verbal diatribe from my fellow Dems is pretty astonishing, the its their way or the highway attitude is what got Bush elected for a second term in the first place, Polosi’s highly belligerent comments before the vote only highlights and shows the ineptness of the current Dem controlled congress that has a 10% lower approval rating than even Bush, the most despised Pres of all time, what’s wrong with this picture, are we actually going to pretend that its all Ok. The Repugs have played Palin very close to the chest allowing small hiccups to surface and even though the Dems and the press have done all that is possible to derail her the Repugs have not withdrawn her from the ticket as yet, this bothers me, what’s their plan, at this point I am going to reserve my vote as well as opinion until after Thursday night, I do believe that Biden may be falling into a well devised trap.
What???????????????????????/ You have GOT to be kidding. Reagan and Clinton with half a brain cell look like geniuses next to this blithering idiot.
the scary think isn't that she's stupid, it's that she thinks she's smart.
I'd love for Obama to come out and say to all the Children of the Corn, "To show your support for me, I want you all to carve a big 'O' on your foreheads."
Then I'd grab my popcorn, log onto this ticker, and read all the glowing and gushing comments about what a great leader he is!
Obama is the new Hitler, and the Repuplicans are the new Jews.
That makes the Obama'bot's the new Nazis.
God has a plan.
Her name is Sarah Palin.
it really is amazing how the mcain camp is pushing this womwn into the throats of americans,please do not compare her to reagon or clinton.clinton was a scholar,had gotten scholership from kennedy to go to oxford to study.please do not compare her to clinton,or reagon.both were very informed about the world affairs.we are not all stupid.
She may be, but she won't be...
Wow, I see the Obamabot whaaaaaambulance is running its shrill traitorous siren at full volume this morning.
A, wasn't Clinton a Rhodes Scholar with a law degree from Yale? Clinton became governor in 1978 and didn't get the nomination for prez until the 90s. And Reagan was elected governor in the 60s and didn't get the Repub nomination until the 1980 election, after failing in 1976. Stupid analogies comparing Palin's background to Clinton and Reagan (who was also in the military), but this is John McCain we're talking about.
Gale,
Stockdale! That's it. Forget about Dan Quayle. Palin may be in line as worse than Stockdale! I had forgotten about him.
She looks terrifying in that picture. And no, she isn't the next Bill Clinton. Not real sure what they're grasping at here.
McCain is showing America his colossal bad judgment. Palin is bad joke.
Are you kidding me, McCain? Obama is much closer to Reagan's strong diplomacy and Clinton's strength on the economy. Palin is not even close on either.
McCain's campaign seems a bit absurd.
Its not Palin's resume that has created the "enthusiasm", its her pretty face. Put a top model, actress or even a stripper in her place, and that would generate as much excitement!
It's a good thing Sarah Palin's Dad was there to protect her from Katie Couric...
John McCain gets worse every time he opens his mouth – comparing Palin to Clinton and Reagan; his judgmen is so flawed I would not vote for him if his opponent were Donald Duck! Palin is completely unqualified for Vice President of this Country; McCain likewise is unfit for the Presidency – they should both just SHUT UP AND GO AWAY!
Rash decisions and reactions are the corner stone of the McCain campaign. The Palin pick was a rash decision with undertones of a gimmick. To compare Palin to Reagan, who was the governor of a very largely populated state, or to Bill Clinton who is a Rode scholar is just plan stupid. Maybe I am wrong about this but.....Is it possible that Alaska is so remote from the mainland of the US, that she has just not been in touch with what is happening here? What a mess.
Last night's interview looked like a dad defending his daughter. Another bad move by McCain.
CBS has another portion of the interview that shows that Palin cannot cite another Supreme Court decision other than Roe v Wade. I wonder if CBS will air that, or fold to the pressure by the McCain campaign not to air it.
McCain is trying really hard to convince himself he made the right decision selecting Palin.
Palin is trying really hard to convince herself she can do this
Guess what YES WE CAN does not apply to them
Clinton was a Rhodes scholar, studied at Oxford, and graduated from Yale Law School. I guess that is kind of like 5 colleges in 6 years – NOT. I am not saying everyone needs to be Ivy League, but people who go to that many schools in 6 years don't have their act together.
McCain is so lost in the fog he doesn't he doesn't know which way is up anymore. Before Palin can be compared to Clinton she will need to learn a lot more about the world outside of Alaska.
You all sound like the people ho doubted Clinton and Reagan
I don't recall Clinton, or Reagan, charging rape victims for the examination.
I'm lost when Palin said something about Putin was in Alaska airspace. She's full of air.
Sarah Palin is the next Dan Quayle, but hopefully never in the White House.
In my heart of hearts I believe McCain is really exhibiting senile dementia. Last week he suspended his campaign to deliver a spending bill, only to have egg on his face yesterday. Today is Tuesday: call up Palin to gather enthusiasm with hollow claims of greatness equal to Reagan (who is probably rolling in his grave–Reagan hated McCain for what McCain did to his first wife) and Bill Clinton. McCain really ought to undergo a thorough psych eval and physical with a neutral panel of qualified providers. He is all over the board. Today an unqualified new American joke is equal to 2 highly popular Presidents.
I think she's the next Quale or Bush. Someone that speaks unintelligently and rambles on about nothing. And someone that scares the bejeezes out of you.
»Sarah Palin=So Beautiful!...so interesting!...so SMART!...Aah!...I want to see this TERRIFIC Lady in the WHITE HOUSE next to the GREAT man McCain!... YES!
The boy who cried wolf:
First Obama attacks the best candidate of his own party. He falsely claims that Hillary- the VERY best Candidate in 50 years- is not qualified. He spins that She is a warmonger and a racist. He claims that She has no experience. Pretty soon- the warrior woman is swiftboated by race-baiting sexism and pro-Obama bias. We all watched in horror at this vitriolic intra-party war.
Next... The Obama does the VERY same thing with Palin- Yep... Palin is NO HILLARY. But now all the cries in the world fall on deaf ears. The boy cried wolf once and no one is listening now.
I voted – proudly- for the very best. Hillary Clinton. Now I will vote against Obama for the cheating and dirty politics he played.
No one is listening now... even if the criticism of Palin is vaild- WHY?
Because the same thing was done to Hillary and it was ANYTHING BUT valid.
I am not suprise any more by what McCain says....
I doubt Palin has the same cigar fetish as ol' Bill.
Comparing Sarah Palin to either Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton is quiet a stretch. People are raising concerns as a result of Palin's performance in recent interviews but not necessarily as a result of 'lack of experience'.
OK CNN 3rd try you all sound like the people who dooubted Clinton and Reagan
You've absolutely got to be kidding. Sarah Palin is nowhere near the inellect of Bill Clinton or the charisma and personality of Ronald Reagan. Should this individual be thrust from the frying pan into the fire, she would absolutely be destroyed. Can you picture Sarah Palin as the #2 decision maker on 9/11? I can't.
Yeah right! This turd keeps pushing the envelope. Pretty soon its going to fall off the table. I think everyone under estimated Barrack Obama. He's the next Bill Clinton.
Send McCain and Palin to Montreal. They could get a job with the Cirque du Soleil...
Ya, he realy convinced me that he is confident in her ehperience but the same time he come along to HER sessinon with Couric!!!!!!!!!!! That is unseen !!!!!!!!!!!!! She looked as litle girl that needs protection from papa!!!!!!!!!!! Mc Insane is realy loosing it, who is going to bay this story about his briliant pick!??? HE IS RECKLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Palin has a better chance at being the next Dan Quayle than she does being the next Reagan or Clinton.
This must be a JOKE right.. The only thing is I'm not laughing, something is seriously wrong with Mccain mentally. I can't believe this is there a doctor in the HOUSE???
First, Regean and Clinton were undersestimated because they did not have years of experience in Washington. However, they both had an understanding of domestic issues and forgein. Palin appears to have no understanding or foundation of the issues. It is evident in her interviews. She looks clueless. Comparing her to clinton or regean is comparing apples to oranges. There is no comparison.
My family would all vote for Pres. Clinton again if we could. With that said, 2 are voting Obama, 1 is voting McCain and 1 (me) is still deciding between writing in Hillary or voting Obama. All of us would have voted for Hillary if she was the nominee.
Palin is a joke. When will the Republicans have a ticket with 2 qualified people? Seriously, we've had Palin, "W", Quayle. in the last 16 years.
First he insults all intelligent Americans by clearly picking a woman who is not qualified to lead anything, then this article?
Even she has to know by now that she is simply out of her league. She's cramming for running the country like it's a test in high school.
Keep it real people– Does anyone really want her to get in office, McCain croak from old age and then she is our President?? McCain loses my vote simply for that reason alone.
McCain's age is showing in his mental reasoning and at this point it's not even funny anymore, just sad.
And by the way McCain...shame on you. I'm insulted you thought I would actually cast such a serious vote on gender, color or emotion vs. the issues. Anyone that votes for you and thereby her is not doing their homework.
The boy who cried wolf:
First Obama attacks the best candidate of his own party. He falsely claims that Hillary – the VERY best Candidate in 50 years- is not qualified. He spins that She is a warmonger and a racist. He claims that She has no experience. Pretty soon- the warrior woman is swiftboated by race-baiting sexism and pro-Obama bias. We all watched in horror at this vitriolic intra-party war.
Next... The Obama does the VERY same thing with Palin- Yep... Palin is NO HILLARY. But now all the cries in the world fall on deaf ears. The boy cried wolf once and no one is listening now.
I voted – proudly- for the very best. Hillary Clinton. Now I will vote against Obama for the cheating and dirty politics he played.
No one is listening now... even if the criticism of Palin is vaild- WHY?
Because the same thing was done to Hillary and it was ANYTHING BUT valid.
Sarh Palin – Wiccan free since 2003
You're comparing someone who had to go to five (5) community colleges and has zero foreign policy experience to President Clinton – a Rhodes scholar?????? These men had something Palin does not, and will not ever have – it's called a brain. C’mon, this was just posted to get attention – that’s all.
As an Independent, I like the prospect of a woman in the White House, but the more I have heard and seen, the more I now firmly believe that Palin is totally out of her league.
Let's face it no matter what the GOP does with Palin, it goes back to the old saying, "You can't polish a sneaker."
»McCain/Palin 08 = OF COURSE.
I believe McCain did his camp a further disservice by sitting with Palin in her second round of interviews with Katie in attempt to clean-up everything she got wrong the first time. It appears – and may actually be the case – that Sarah cannot handle herself unless McCain is there holding her hand. Such behavior further plays into what now seems to be the belief of most Americans that Sarah is ill-equipped, lacks confidence, and is overall too ignorant to take the office she's seeking.
Sarah was McCain's gamble and appears, like in most cases where you gamble, you do it enough and you'll eventually loose – McCain's pride in trying to keep up with his 'maverick' status-quo will cost him the presidency.
Wow... just wow.
Ignoring the flaws that Reagan and Clinton each had, they were pretty well-versed in explaining intricacies of world issues despite having not experienced them first-hand. It takes a little more than being a governor to be comparable to Reagan and Clinton.
The more they try to artificially enhance Palin the more they insult us.
It just shows she can't can't hold her own. She needs McCain to be there to bail her out.
Seriously? We have a "Republican" presidential nominee who is belittling Reagan to make a point that Gov. Palin is just as qualified? I can't believe more republicans like myself aren't ready to vote for Obama just out of spite alone for the reckless campaign John McCain has run. Now he is going to compare this small town mayor who has been governor less then two years to Ronald Reagan? Where oh where has my party gone?
Sarah is just a straight talker. She is not as experienced as others at public speaking, but if you really really listen to what the woman has to say, you would realize, just how unqualified she is.
How dare Mccain use Palin's name next to Mr.Clinton or Mr.Reagan.
She has more experience than Obama. So I don't see why not.
Is McCain trying to drive her to drink?
Why not just call her "a Lincoln for the 21st Century"?
Geez, way to play down expectations going into the debate!
I can't stop laughing! Want an insult to two great Presidents!! But then again that's right Clinton nor Regan could watch Russia from their house!! HAHAHA
First, Regean and Clinton were unders estimated because they did not have years of experience in Washington. However, they both had an understanding of domestic issues and forgein. Palin appears to have no understanding or foundation of the issues. It is evident in her interviews. She looks clueless. Comparing her to clinton or regean is comparing apples to oranges. There is no comparison.
You lefties are strange in your thinking.. Are you all vegetarians? You would throw your body in front of a helicopter to save a vicious wolf that kills caribou and moose? By the same token you believe in "slaughtering innocent fetuses"-even your own? Maybe YOU need to live in Alaska for a while to understand the meaning of life? Someone else kills your beef and "lambs" and "pigs" for you. Elitist, maybe?
What an insult to the intelligence of all Americans. This man is in left field and doesn't even know if there is a ball game going on or not!!
Heaven help us.
OBAMA/BIDEN
This nonsense about them being the original "mavericks" is insane. All of you old timers know who the original mavericks were. Brett & Bart Maverick. They also were probably more up to date on the world situation than these 2 dim bulbs are.
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and one of the most intelligent presidents we've ever had. Sara Palin is a box of rocks compared to Clinton. I supposed some find them "folksy" in the same ways, but Clinton is on the varsity while Palin is on the Freshman B team.
The emperor has reached a point where he cannot listen to his own people, let alone the colorful nation of 300M+.
When people cant tell you truth, it simply means they have given up on you.
Blessings.
McC-in-sane... must think Americans are completely gullible.
We've got news for him on Election day.
I'm getting so sick of his double-talk, retractions, lies, bragging, etc etc..... Mccain you are not respected anymore.....
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!
Bill Clinton had knowledge she is clueless. Can't hold her own in an interview without daddy McCain coming to her rescue. Clinton-Palin comparison is like apples and grapes.
Comparing Sarah Palin to President Clinton is an insult. President Clinton was a Rhodes scholar and a lawyer. You knew when he spoke he had the smarts. Not like Sarah Palin. Give me a break! McCain should stop spinning for Sarah Palin. When she speaks it is so obvious she is out of her league.
Watching the Palin DO OVER interview, with McCain watching, was like a VERY PROTECTIVE dad on "take your daughter to work day"
Is McCain going to hold her hand on Thursday too?
Gotcha Journalism???
C'Mon. Couric did everything she could to coach Palin into good answers.
This is just amazing. How the hell isn't this election already in the bag for Obama??...Oh ya..He's Black.
Reagan and Clinton didn't be-de-be-de-be-de in interviews though.
But the bigger question is why did McCain have to come in and bail out Palin in the interviews? He's Pappy!
ROFL – not quite....
For the record, Obama still hasn't clarified in what way he actually has sufficient experience to be the top name on the Democratic ticket. I know CNN and the Obamabot Whaaaaambulance would like to take America's eye of the real issue here. Nobody's fooled, though.
There is no way in the world that McCain can compare Palin to Bill Clinton. Clinton is a very intelligent man and can hold his own in any situation.
No you guys seriously.... Something is wrong with McCain... I am not sure if the pressure is getting to him or what but he is not well. All jokes aside I really don't think he can hold up for the duration of the election let alone 4 years of presidency. You people better think long and hard before pulling the lever for him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnboy can spin though, can't he? "What was it, a pizza place?" You know very well where it was, Senator, you're just trying to make it seem so inconsequential that you didn't even know that it was Tony Luke's and she was getting a cheesesteak. It was just some random pizza place, and the question was shouted across the room. Right.
Just like Obama didn't deliver his party on the 700B vote? Oh that's right, more republicans rejected the plan than dems. Ridiculous.
»Sarah Palin will CHARM the entire COUNTRY!...
McCain lost his creidbility long time back...The worst thing a politician can be called is a liar... he is proving to be one while being not very good at it..
McCain/Palin is making Bush Cheney look intelleigent, throughful and wise.
So Obama might need to revise his message.. It is not four more years of Bush- it will worse than that with McCain and Palin...
This is a silly comparison, especially to Bill Clinton, whose academic credentials were are strong as any Presidents, before he took office.
Palin took five years and four different schools to get a degree in journalism, which is laudable to obtain a degree, but to compare her credentials with Clinton's is just not in the same league.
Did any body notice in that reponds Mccain finaly admits that Palin does not have the experience......
Comparing Palin to President Clinton and Reagan is insulting to both former Presidents. McCain is out of his mind and should change his meds. Oh how I wish we could turn the clock back to the days of President Clinton and the booming economy and the days of glory for the USA.
i keep thinking mccain and palin can't get any dumber, THEN THEY DO.
A lot of people are stepping up to the plate who are experts. They are airing it on tv and very heavy on radio. Governor Sarah Palin is not ready to be VP of the United States in a serious and complicated crisis that is happening now.
Governor Palin is simply not ready for the big league.
I just wish Governor Sarah Palin would save herself and bow out.
Looks like the babysitter is speaking... if only she can venture to be that good, how can she be when her babysitter follows her everywhere just to make sure she don't tell the secret.
McCain is obviously not thinking very clearly just the thought that she might even be in that category is just beyond anything I have heard so far, unbelievable and really one just has to laugh really loud at the nonsensical statement McCain has made to think...
Please, don't make me throw up by comparing Sarah Palin with Bill Clinton. Bill was a Rhodes Scholar, brilliant man. She is a hand-crafted Alaskan Fascist at best.......a mediocre small-town mayor and drama queen at worst, not deserving our attention or consideration in the slightest degree. McCain shows his ineptitude in decision making and leadership on this.. Considering he won't even release his medic al records, we need to all run the opposite direction from BOTH Palin & McClueless, as fast as possible!!!.
Quote from the McCain people in another CNN article, "The adviser said preparing her for the debate was "really hard" because the Alaska governor was learning about issues she had never dealt with before - including those regarding North Korea and other hot spots around the globe."
Both Reagan and Clinton had been state governors for a little bit longer than Palin has been and they had attended many more governor conferences than Palin has as a governor.
Quote from the McCain people in another CNN article, "In defense, Republicans say the complaints are coming from "intellectual" conservatives - not Main Street Republicans, who they insist love the "hockey mom," from Alaska, as Palin describes herself."
Who do we want in the White House? I think us "intellectuals" on Main Street want someone who knows their stuff and has had a little more under their belt than less than two years as the head of state of a state that is thin on the population scale.
Comparing the ineptitude of Sarah Palin with the largesse of two former presidents is simply ridiculous.
haha this is just funny. At some point everyone is going to have to face the facts that Palin has no credibility and is dangerous for this country.
And another thing.....why was McCain sitting next to Palin during the last Couric interview? It made Palin look extremely weak, that she needed "daddy" to help her beat back the mean "gotcha" journalist. I'm sure a qualified VP choice can give a follow-up interview, by themselves, to explain their views.
McCain is metally ill. McCain should seriously consult a therapist about his sexual addiction. He can not let national issues dominated by his male part. I am not joking. He needs help. Everyone understands that he was hard when he chose Sarah palin. He needs to stop taking viagra and talk to a therapist about his addiction.
This Palin person deserves no mercy. The media should not be gentle with her, the public should not be gentle with her, and the political world should not be gentle with her. Nobody should be gentle with McCain about her, either. He chose her, and she accepted. These were the first real decisions of people who want to be the executives of this country.
On a related note, I know that every politician does the thing where they accuse other politicians of pursuing political goals, even though that's what they're all doing all the time, but in the case of McCain this election...well, let's just say that it's getting pretty hardcore.
This is a stupid question. Palin is the next Palin, which isn't looking too good right now.
ONE NATION
You know, George W. Bush was also a governor who was "misunderestimated" by the national media.
That's worked out great for the country, hasn't it?
Th-Th-Thats all folks!
Sarah Palin is the next dan Quayle, shes an insult to liberals and conservatives; its pathetic that she's allowed to run for VP given how incredibly ignorant she is.... good question tho cnn...
wow.. comparing Palin to one of the greatest presidents ever... this keeps getting better and better... how is Palin supposed to agree with McCain... she doesn't even know what McCain is talking about...
This is a joke. Palin is a joke. She doesn't know squat compared to Clinton OR Reagan. Obama/Biden 08
McCain himself insulted Mitt Romney just 4 or 5 mothns ago that he wasn't good enough because he only a governor. McCain is such a hypocrite and a liar. Palin cannot even come close to Reagan or Clinton. Reagan and Clinton had a clue, Palin does not.
Cannot wait for the debate and see Palin go down in flames.
Spewing memorized campaign rhetoric only works if you ACTUALLY ADDRESS THE QUESTION ASKED.
Obama/Biden '08 and '12.
I like Palin with her the GOP are sure to LOSE.
OBAMA/JB 08!
Poor John....he really believes it!! I'm fascinated how Obama and the Democrats "sank" this bailout and he "lead" the Republicans through the crisis......uhhhh......hhmmmm.....yoo hoo, John, crisis not over, you went to DC to get those "nay" votes to "yea" votes and you didn't deliver, they still said "nay" and they asked you to stay off the hill........loved your comment about Obama "phoning it in" after you stayed in your office and sat on the phone for 2 days...........
Poor John
His clinical diagnosis is , " officially mental"!
»VOTE McCain/Palin,of course.
I believe McCain is coming down to a nervous breakdown and is suffering from a disease called " Politicosis", a rare and very contagious disease that attacks the brain and render its victims delirious which may lead to "Republicanosis" that impairs your common sense and good judgment and make you lose sense of truth and reality. Many people seem to have already contracted it just by listening to McCain speak. They need to quarantine them.
The melanoma MUST have gone to McCain's brain! Poor guy.
Are you out of your mind???? Reagan and Clinton had a clear grasp of complicated issues that was evident every time they spoke - they did not speak only from scripts and staged settings. Come on this is our Country's future at stake here – Republican or Democrat people better wake up on this one! Taking away partisan politics - can anyone honestly say that she is capable of understanding and dealing with this economic crisis and world affairs??? McCain had to sit in with her to guide her through her last segment with Katie Couric. This is all so disturbing!
Trust me Palin is no Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton. The McBush/Palin ticket is with out a doubt the worst in history.
she doesn't have a clue so NO she isn;t like Clinton
You liberals are to funny with your crude ungracious comments.....and I can't wait till Nov 5th to see your reactions....
Obviously, McCain wasn't going to let Palin go solo with Couric again. Mercy, if Palin can't survive an interview with Katie Couric, how in the world could she ever survive leading our country in a time of crisis?
Face it, folks, the election is over and McCain's selection of Palin sealed the deal.
Sarah Palin is right where she belongs as John McCain's running mate She will make a great VP the democrats are so negative as same as their choice Obhama why wasn't he in Washington getting the democtarts to see how this bill was important....no he couldn't be bothered as to what is important to us He tries to make himself something he isn't...he hired lawyers so no one would say anything about him OH PLEASE after all that was said about Sarah hes a whimp trying to be a playboy
OK, If he's so confident that she's the next "Great Communicator," unleash the 'Pit Bull with Lipstick' and let the public and media have at her and judge further for ourselves. Oh, that's right...she's 'Cocooned' - great strategy! Or should I say great tactic John?
Can some one please get McCain's mental health report?
I want to know the old man's current IQ, reasoning ability etc...
wasnt it McCains camp that said Obama was inexpierienced, and on the job training wasnt an option ? well, bow he is pushing Palin for on the job training, what kind of flip flop is that ? and this morning he hurried up to "use" Obamas plan of putting the $250,000. in the next draft..what is that, again using Obamas strategy ??? ok..somebody please, convince ME I should vote for McCain-Palin now..
Thank you
D.Bradshaw Texas
"gotcha journalism" - The lady responds to a voter who asks a direct question and it's a "cheap trick?" Is there any level low enough to be McCain's floor? He was a lion of the Senate; now he is a snake in the weeds.
Sorry, but to argue that Palin is Ronald Reagan in a skirt insults everyone. Does he realize how desparate he sounds? He is going to take this race and turn it into a landslide. If I were a Republican Congressman seeking reelection, I would even be worrying if my opponent was a fictitious character with mouse ears. I would be facing unemployment in November; just like the rest of the country.
Can McCain argue he is a "leader" with all of this. I read one columnist - a conservative one - argue that the "real McCain" is hiding and will come out if he were just elected. Maybe that is what scares me. The "Real George Bush" is now the "Second Herbert Hoover." What will the "Real McCain" be for us?
They laughed at Newton....
They laughed at Einstein...
They laughed at ME....
Senator McCain has just set a record and should be on the Guiness Book as the most experimented LIAR
SENATOR, I SERVED WITH BILL CLINTON. I KNOW BILL CLINTON. BILL CLINTON IS A FRIEND OF MINE.
SENATOR, YOUR MS PALIN IS NO BILL CLINTON!!!!
Hi,
With all due respect, are you out of your mind comparing Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton??? Even if Bill Clinton was underestimated, he was still intelligent and knew enough about the world to be able to engage in an intelligent conversation.
Watching Sarah Palin speak is like watching an accident while it's happening, you feel really bad for the people but you can't help but watch thinking that it possibly couldn't get any worse but it always does...
Actually, I think there's another former govrernor that she emulates: Dubya himself. Putting unqualified friends into high positions, her fundamental religious beliefs, saying they'll cooperate in investigations at the beginning until the truth starts to come out and then doing everything in their power to hinder the investigation, serious lack of knowledge in world affairs and relying on someone else to 'tell' them what should be done rather than researching it themselves– and being proud of this lack of knowledge to boot. THIS IS WHY THIS WOMAN SCARES ME– SHE IS ANOTHER BUSH!!!
OMG!!!
Please tell me I am in a BAD dream.
This must be the JOKE of the Century to compare the PitBull with a LipStick to the two great Presidents of the Past.
Just listen to her interview with Katie and decide yourself.
WAKE UP AMERICA! November 4th is just around the corner to End this Republicans who will try anything to stay in power and bring much more HARDSHIP to America than what we are going through.
OBAMA & BIDEN! AMEN!!
How can she be the next "anything" if John McCain is sitting there next to her answering the questions for her? At least Reagan and Clinton were able to think for themselves.
Also, a private U.S. citizen ask her a question and he called that gotch journalism. I don't get that.
CNN please post this, it actually has researched facts in it-
Reagan managed an economy that out stripped many foreign contries entire GDP.
Clinton is a lawyer (thus knew a bit about LAW) with extensive amounts of charisma and intelligence.
Alaska's annual budget is around 500 million (2009 budget), compared to 1980's California budget was aroudn 21.5 Billion (79-80 budget)... and as far as Palin's education goes- 6 college's in as many years and a BS in Communications/Journalism versus Clinton's BS in International affairs, an dhis law degree from Yale...
In short, Palin is NO Reagan or Clinton, end of story.
McCain is Idi Amin
No way.
Reagan and Clinton ran for president and were knowlegable on national issues and had visions. its a nonsequitur. McCain is doing everything posible to cover up his irresponsible pick for V.P. Country First...Please
Do they seriously think Palin can pull this debate off. PLEASE!!!! She can't even hold her own during a simple interview so, I can only imagine what she will look like during a structured debate... TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!! OMG
This is just great. A presidential candidate that is showing obvious signs of senility. Suppose this dementia worsens quickly. We are then left with President Sarah "Pitbull in Lipstick" Palin.
Can anyone recommend a realtor in North Korea?
McCain is correct...both Reagan and Clinton were greatly underestimated. What he fails to grasp, however, is that both Reagan and Clinton had a grasp of national and international affairs...something Palin is sorely lacking.
With 8 homes and 13 vehicles, you'd think Grandpa could afford someone to remind him when to take his meds.
»VOTE WELL=VOTE WISELY!=VOTE John "GREAT man" McCain/Sarah "So Beautiful/Wonderful" Palin!...»YES!
uh, I'm from Arkansas...Bill was the Attorney General and the Governor who has more experience than Sarah and McShame!
WHAT!! You have GOT to be kidding!!!
So is it Reagan or Clinton ? Seems like a wide range to me
ahhhhhhhhhhh this man is insane he goes against his own words.He bashed Obama because of lack of experience now he believes Palin is the next Clinton or Regan.God please help us if they win the office.The woman dosent even know how to give an interview.Mccain had to go back to CBS to "correct her" if you watch carefully to her body language you can tell she is not comfortable.
Mc Cain is Bush, who cares what is good for the American people and our country. This was Mc Cain 1st decision to show what kind of president he would be and hopefully it is his last. As you can see, the pickings for any quality leadership from the Republicans is just not there.
Palin is nowhere near Clinton or Reagan. Several conservative commentators are asking her to step down for the good of the ticket. Her own party knows she is not the right person for the job.
THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!
Obama/Biden08
This still doesn't answer the question as to how Obama expects anyone in this country to believe his own limited resume leaves him fit to be the top of the Democratic ticket.
Come on CNN, focus on the REAL issue.....just ONCE!!!!
Sarah is exactly what America needs to get back on her feet...She wants to "audit every" government department and fine tune them...This is long over due – we need someone in Washington that will not be beholding to the corruption and lobbyists.
Then why did he not let her do the recent interview by herself and then spoke up when she was asked a question. Please, the american people are not that stupid. He does not trust her or else he would not have had to sit next to her and help answer or explain questions asked.
Is McCain on drugs???!! Time to release those medical records!
Atleast Reagan and Clinton knew what they were talking about. Palin is incoherent and uneducated. I used to respect McCain but for him to allow her as their VP is just the scariest idea since the Iraq war!
This question is a joke right?
I wish it were not. This lady is dramatically unqualified to be the next Vice President
McCain...I have a word for you. Why don't you be a man and own up to your screw up. Regan and Clinton were NOT stupid or extremely uninformed like your Barby.
ADMIRAL JAMES STOCKDALE was brilliant. Smarter than most of these guys put together. He was a terrible public speaker though, and a poor choice for VP.
At this point, I can only hope the American citizens will use their common sense because McCain seems to have lost his in a very big way, on oh so many levels.
I'm reminded of a quote when I hear the mention of McCain's name:
"A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
It is sad: McCain has stooped so low that he's gonna have to reach up to touch bottom.
come on MCcain are you sleeping or this is what happen when you get old. You can not tell the difference between good and bad.
Although I find myself in agreement with 0% of her positions, I believe she is a decent person, but breathtakingly unqualified for national office. McCain will regret this choice unless he takes radical action and does a switcheroo.
I got to hear what Begala and Carville say about these comments from McCain.
Palin = Bill Clinton = Reagan ??? How crazy, mcCain you have clearly lost it. You have already proved you would be irrational in decision making and your hot temper keeps getting you in trouble. You already proved that you are a bad president and you didn't even win yet.
All of you talking about Palin's comments. These are from the same group whose VP nomination stated that during the great depression Roosevelt addressed the nation over the television. I think you better start checking your own candidate before pointing at others.
PALIN IS THE NEXT DAN QUAYLE.
Yes...and John McCain is the next Bob Dole!
Can we please talk about her views on the world and what she will bring to the table as a public servent? No. Of course not. That would have way too much substance.
What the... Sorry. I have great respect for the Clintons and I would never insult them like this. Someone please tell McCain how stupid he sounds.
And by the way......why is he EVEN in these interviews holding her hand?!! I thought he had suspended his campaign until the financial crisis was over?! Or that he would NOT debate until this crisis was over?! Everything he says is pure politics!! He (like Bush) can NOT be trusted!
WHY isnt the media jumping on him for this?!! This is a man who will say anything and everything to try to win the white house! He is like the hobbit from Lord of the Rings who is losing himself (and everything he EVER stood for) to merely possess his "precious."
Wow! Just...wow!!!
And how is it gotcha journalism when the question came from a voter? I suppose the liberal media forced her to say it..
Eight years ago I would have voted for McCain had he made it out of the primary, but today he is an erratic and cynical person.
I think he is quickly becoming senile.
MCCAINNOW: you are an ignorant idiot! Kill the Russians? We can only hope they are smarter then we are.... (I think they are).
They are smarter, stronger, and richer then we are.
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar with ample experience dealing with people of many cultures. Even though he governed a small, predominantly rural state he was well versed in the ways of the world.
sure
Release McCains medical records, NOW!
I'm thinking Palin is a side show and was in the plan. She'll be replaced right before the election by someone else so to excite the right base again.
He is insane and must really think the American public is just plain stupid.
Good grief!
Remember Llyod Benson and Dan Quayle?
"Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" – the video clip is on YouTube.
Well, Govener (Palin)... You are no Bill Clinton (or Ronald Reagan)!
Political retoric – 2 cents.
Political stupidity – PRICELESS!!!
»I LOOOOOOVE Sarah Palin. I am NOT dumb. I will NOT waste my PRECIOUS Vote in some Candidate with some ARABIC NAME!!!... SAD people!...
1) What an insult to Bill Clinton.
2) I can't tell the difference between pictures of Palin and pictures of Tina Fey. I wonder if the Secret Service will hire her as Palin's body double.
I am a Republican but I will be changing side come November 4th.
I'm sure Gov. Palin will do better in the debate. It's too crucial for her not to do so.
This is a lack of judgement on Mccain's part, or is it that he's really lost his mind. Looney tunes.
I do believe MsSame is now MC SHAME. He is out of touch. Please give him, his medications. He really need a chek uo med.
Stay with Palin as your daugther. We do not need her as american VP.
Pleae give me a brake. You have old ideas and methods of protection.
Thanks for helping OBAMA/BIDEN ticket
I am a Republican for the most part but there is no way I would compare Palin to Reagan.
Palin as the next Clinton?!?! Bwa-Ha-Ha-Ha! More like the next Pee-Wee Herman!
Palin is an insult to all women every where..to take it for granted "I" would vote for her because she is a "woman"..when she beleaves everything I stand against is an INSULT..and her ignorance is showing in interviews..compare her to BILL..what a joke!
Anybody that has read a transcript of her interview with Katie Couric knows that she is closer to our next Paris Hilton than to our next ex-president when it comes to mental capacity.
Are you serious? please do not disrepect Bill or Ronald with that comparison ... she needs to take the proper advice and step down and take care of her babies (I am woman!). McBush did not put his country first by picking her she is so not ready to lead the US ... and I think if she doesn't no the answer she should just say so rather then bs her way through the questions.... man if you bomb with Katie (the nicest person in the world) how do you think you will stand with the world.... Obama 2008 or we are in bigger trouble :0(
Wow......partisanship found on CNN? who would've thought the 'Communist News Network' would be partisan (and blatantly supporting Obama)....
Mr. Obama parts the Red Sea....heal the sick...oh, and can't forget, he raises the dead as well. Why hasn't Obama waved his anointed hand and made the financial crisis go away? I wonder how long it will be before people start sacrificing virgins and children to the Great Obama.
Oh, good grief! The only underestimating going on is McCain's underestimating of Obama. John, isn't it about time you had your meds adjusted? They haven't been working well for quite a while now.
The only difference between Palin and Reagan or Clinton is that both Bill and Ron had excellent command of issues and could give clear, coherent answers to questions posed to them. Reagan and Clinton did not have to stick to talking points all day and did not need coaching. It's a bad comparison.
now see, mccain doesn't want to get me to cussin'......
ole moose-munch & bunch? the next reagan or clinton????
is he tryin' to tell us sumtin'?
so if elected he won't be around long and palin will eventually be top moose???
get real,,,,, obama/biden '08
Of course she didn't mean what she said....apparently the McCain camp never means what they say....at least thats what the keep saying.....hmmmmm. I'm sorry but they just don't have my trust, no matter how I try to look at it.
I'm not even sure Palin is qualified to be the Principal of an elementary school at this point.
The boy who cried wolf:
First Obama attacks the best candidate of his own party. He falsely claims that Hillary- the VERY best Candidate in 50 years- is not qualified. He spins that She is a warmonger and a racist. He claims that She has no experience. Pretty soon- the warrior woman is swiftboated by race-baiting sexism and pro-Obama bias. We all watched in horror at this vitriolic intra-party war. But Obama pulled that charade off with the help of a tingling up the leg media for Obama.
Next... The Obama does the VERY same thing with Palin- Yep... Palin is NO HILLARY. But now all the cries in the world fall on deaf ears. The boy cried wolf once and no one is listening now.
I voted – proudly- for the very best. Hillary Clinton. Now I will vote against Obama for the cheating and dirty politics he played.
No one is listening now... even if the criticism of Palin is vaild- WHY?
Because the same thing was done to Hillary and it was ANYTHING BUT valid.
Is McCain undermining himself when he compares Palin to Clinton and Reagan? Like him, those two were running for President, not Palin. I suppose the argument would be that she is so good, you can make that comparison. Though I'm struggling to find something she is so good at. Whether that's because of lack of exposure, or due to her ignorance of the subject matter, who can say for sure, but my guess is the latter.
I wonder, has there been a time when a presidential candidate deferred to and relied on the popularity of the vp pick so much? Can this possibly be good for McCain? Either way, I think a more appropriate presidential comparison would be to George W. Bush. If you take a look at her stance on the issues, she aligns much more closely to him than even her running mate.
I saw that interview and they looked like a grandpa and his daughter.
Mcliar was speaking for her like she was his child that he must protect.
When Palin was finally allowed to answer for herself, she contradicted what Mcwar said again. These two are pathetic.
I think John McCain got it right by picking Palin, I also think she is ready to lead our country if anything happans to McCain. And people get real, McCain could live to be 100, his mother is in her 90's, and a lot of us older people are not senile or ready for the grave. We can teach you young people a few tricks, after all you young people coming up are sure making a mess of it.
Dear Senator McCain, Papa John's is a pizza place and you acted like a Papa to Mrs. Palin on the Couric interview yesterday. You are a very poor example of a man of honor. You're protecting Palin because you are afraid to admit that you made a bad mistake and especially comparing her to Regan and Clinton. Ross Perot said it well, that if you take all of the people out of Washington and don't change the system then you'll still have the same problem. Are you proud that you work in the city of crime and corruption and have been there forever. Get real and get rid of her and then announce that you will only seek one term as President to not have to wheel and deal, Get the book, "The Spiraling Malady".
Take a good look at the picture accompanying this article.
Remember "Sesame Street"? One of these things is not like the other...
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Clinton was a scholar. Sarah jumped from college to college and was elected in a state with a small population. She does not have the intellect or the education to hold the office of president. I find it sad America does not seek out the best educated and the most intelligent person to lead our country. We need a person who has lived a life that has given them the experiences to deal with the whole world. Being a hockey mom and a moose hunter should not put you in the running for president. McCain was desparate to find someone to shake up the country. His choice for a running mate shows that he is not fit to make the important decisions a president needs to make every day.
"Palin the next Clinton or Reagan"
The fundamentals of the economy are strong.
Wow . . . let me guess . . . CNN has to have a shot of the bobblehead twins, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman, nodding their heads in apoproval. Come on, play it guys. We need something to laugh at this morning because there's still no rescue plan for our economy.
Jesse Ventura was also a governor and we could just as easily draw comparisons. I'm sure both have wrestled a moose or two.
Is this a joke? Seriously? It took her how many colleges to get a journalism degree while Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar! She has proven herself to be dumber than Dan Quayle. This sort of reporting is seriously harming the credibility of this site.
McCain spends half of his "suspended" campaign defending his running mate's absurd statements and the other half trying to mislead the public about his opponent. The only thing the McCain-Palin team would do in office is top the incompetency and lies of the Bush-Cheney administration. We don't need this kind of half-witted leadership doing even more damage to our country.
McCain has put politics above country. I can't imagine Sarah Palin becoming President of the United States. She is completely incapable of even holding a serious press conference. The thought of having her at the helm of our military, our economy and government services is frightening. Country First... Vote Responsibly... Vote Obama/Biden.
PUMA is just another name for poor loser. It takes a person of integrity to admit defeat and PUMA has none!
Come on, Bill Clinton? Ms. Palin does not have one-thousandth of his brain power. Reagan, yes I could see that – just another "looks the part" puppet of big business who will tell her what to say and think. No worries of any opinions of her own.
»Americans»WAKE UP!»VOTE WELL»VOTE in the GREAT man JOHN McCAIN and in the GORGEOUS Lady Sarah Palin.OF COURSE!...
LOLOLOLOL
Really, McCain is trying to influence how people view Palin. The problem with that is that is that she betrays her ignorance when she opens her mouth.
Her lack of transparency and blatant nepotism in Alaska is pretty alarming itself.
This is not funny anymore...Say goodbye Sarah!!
The wheels are really coming off the McCain campaign. Now that voters are peaking behind the current and seeing the same ideology from the past 8 years the McCain campaign is trying to obfuscate their positions on everything and hiding Palin from the world.
Wow. McCain forgot to throw in another "underestimated governor" that went on to claim the presidency. Why did McCain not throw in George W. Bush who was supposed to lose heavily to Al Gore in 2000? Why would you do that John? That's the more accurate comparison. Quit being so transparent, your senility is showing.
I agree with McCain
That statement would not be a compliment to anyone running for president. Where black people are concerned Ronald Reagan was the devil and Bill Clinton aside from his good performance as president has been exposed as a closet racist. In the end Sarah Palin will end up back in Alaska forgotton and end up a footnote in history.
The self-same folks who have been screaming "Choice" at us for last 40 years are now the ones screaming because Palin has exercised her Right to Choose but has not chosen what they believe she should have chosen. This is more evidence of the Dictatorship of Relativism that now predominates our "culture".
Somebody is joking!
Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar.....Palin is ignorant and uninterested in the world around her.
Reagan had Alzheimers.......McCain has trouble remembering what he said the day before.
to garp: Sarah palin a brilliant lady????what. have you been living on Mars?
Ohhhh please, she is good at only one thing and it’s BS. Unfortunately it’s not working anymore. Imagine her as the US President in case McCain dies. It terrifies me. She is the stupid version of G W Bush, Imagine that: O
McNut....Sarah Palin may just be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton — two previous governors........Pailhead is no Ronald Regan Or Clinton and I'm going call you McNuttY
I go with Clinton.
They had the SAME arguments against Clinton. In experienced, small state, never traveled much (other than college), over his head.
He turned out OK.
Just remember, while you pile on Palin, the same thing happened to Clinton. Remember?
Palin is the next bill clinton?
What have you been smoking? Put down the moose Juice , Its bad for you!
Where do you get this stuff?
NO, SHE WILL BE THE NEXT TINA FEY.
GARP: Yes you are....
Reagan started the era of low taxes and high deficits that have taken us down to our current economic crisis.
Oh Please......
To "Never Barak Obama (PUMA)"
-Seriously, get over it. Think about the country and the economic mess we're in instead of Hillary. Are your feelings hurt? Tough. Grab your toys and get off the playground. You're whinier than a two year old.
Wow you guys at cnn really now how to "moderate" the comments don't you. All I said was "at least Palin is not friend with Rezko, Ayers, Wright, ACORN accomplices, etc." SCARY comments huh. You are sooo in the tank for Obama that it is grotesque.
More like the next Jack Kemp or Dan Quayle- a losing Republican Vie Presidential candidate.
I wonder, is John McCain going to be standing next to Sarah Palinat the debate on Thursday? That second interview with Katie Couric was the most unbelievable thing I have ever seen. He sat there and monitored what she said and the questions that were asked. Then he gave a look as if to say, 'See, she knows what she is talking about.' Would he also be joined at the hip with her when he would be president?
Palin is the next Clinton? remind me, which one was the sexual predator?
Please............John McCain can not actually think we are buying this stuff. I quess he could if your INSANE!!!!
now i've heard it all.
Comparing Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton is an insult to our intelligence. Love him or hate him, ask Bill any question on any subject and he answers with clear and very knowledgeable answers. Ask Sarah about anything and she answers with gibberish. Pleas stop insulting the intelligence of the American people.
McCain is a bitter, sickly, old man and a Liar, who due to his age and failing health, would most likely not even see out a first term in office. The only person that world leaders would respect even less than Bush/McCain is Palin.
I think the comparisons to pets & farm animals are more apt than comparisons to ex-presidents:
1) Ms Palin stated in her (in)famous speech that the only difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is lipstick. It sure isn't brains!
2) As for the expression "putting lipstick on a pig": The way they've been running their campaign, McCain & Palin must own stock in Revlon.
How arrogant of John McCain to compare Sarah Palin with 2 ex-presidents who happened to be state governors first. I notice that he didn't mention Dubya in his analogy... why is that, I wonder? Perhaps then the analogy would be more accurate.
FINALLY FINALLY McCain has totally lost it.
HURRAYYY
Obama 08
This is a VERY interesting comment . . . Both former Presidents should be a little hurt by this one. I think McCain is going off the deep end!
This is not underestimation this is Oh my God could we find a more divisive candidate for this country??????
WOW...I never thought he'd stop taking his meds. This man has lost his marbles. If he truly believes this then he would not have needed to escort her to a second round of interviews with Katie Couric.
Poor guy – he's having delusions of grandeur or could it be the early stages of Alzheimers? I'm not trying to be facetious. Something is definitely wrong with this man.
APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD, APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FORE HEAD, APPLY DIRCETLY TO THE FORE HEAD, APPLY DIERCTLY TO THE FORE HEAD!!!!!
I GUESS IF YOU SAY IT OVER AND OVER, IT'S BOUND TO STICK IN SOMEONE'S MIND!
NO MATTER HOW ANNOYING IT IS. CAN WE STRAP AN ELECTROBE TO MCCAIN SO THAT EVERYTIME HE LIES, HE GETS ZAPPED WITH A JOLT OF ECETRICITY. HE MIGHT NOT STOP LYING BUT AT LEAST WE COULD GET A GOOD LAUGH FROM THIS NONE STOP RIVER OF LIES.
Wow, that is the most obtuse comparison I've ever seen! Palin isn't even Dan Quayle let alone Bill Clinton!
He is comparing her to Reagan and Clinton??? Someone needs a reality check. Reagan was governor of the most populous state in the Union for eight years. Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and has a JD from Yale. They are not out of her league, they are Hall of Famers, while she isn't qualified to warm the bench in the minors.
You should be ashamed for running that photo of Gov. Palin. She is just as qualified as Obama. He has no more experience as she does. Lou Dobbs is the only one at CNN with any dignity. He's honest and tells it like it is both ways unlike most of this so called news network.
MCCAIN NOW ... you're kidding, right?
The Russians??? Why does Palin need to protect us from the Russians? Last time I checked, the Cold War ended in the early 1990s. That's like saying we need protection from the Germans, or the Confederates, or England. Give me a break!
What an insult to both men. This woman is nothing but a empty headed pole climber, in more ways than one. Wake up America, this is not American Idol!!!!!
This is so wrong on so many levels. Sarah Palin is not in the same LEAGUE as Bill Clinton. She shares much more in common with George Bush. She speaks before she thinks, has a hockey-mom attitude similar to Bush's "cowboy" personna, cares little about foreign affairs, shares most of his ideology and policy beliefs... The list goes on. Someday Clinton will be revered for the great president he was and the statesman he has become. America needs the right priorities when choosing our leaders. EDUCATED = GOOD. CURIOUS = GOOD. COULD HAVE A BEER WITH HIM/HER = BAD.
They can't be serious. This is journalism? The choice of Sarah Palin as vice presidential running mate was the most insulting, cynical choice I have ever seen. What a disgrace to America and to the rest of the world.
But Clinton is smart.
Reagan was charming.
Palin is, well, unfortunate...
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Dear Lord no. I can't believe you're actually seriously entertaining this ludicrous idea CNN.
I agree, Sarah Palin should be allowed to interact more freely with the media, especially since it's free entertainment for all to see! Her interview with Charlie Gibson was priceless!! All joking aside though, both she and McCain are completely nuts.
Well, we'll see a lot more of her on Thursday. Personally, she scares the bejeezus out of me. That Couris interview was horrible. Vice-President is supposed to be the cream of the American crop (intelligence wise). She, simply, 'aint it.
That is the funniest thing I've heard all day. It's even funnier than the SNL skit of palin looking like an idiot.
John McCain is completely losing it!!
APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD, APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FORE HEAD, APPLY DIRCETLY TO THE FORE HEAD, APPLY DIERCTLY TO THE FORE HEAD!!!!!
I GUESS IF YOU SAY IT OVER AND OVER, IT'S BOUND TO STICK IN SOMEONE'S MIND!
NO MATTER HOW ANNOYING IT IS. CAN WE STRAP AN ELECTROBE TO MCCAIN SO THAT EVERYTIME HE LIES, HE GETS ZAPPED WITH A JOLT OF ECETRICITY. HE MIGHT NOT STOP LYING BUT AT LEAST WE COULD GET A GOOD LAUGH FROM THIS NONE STOP RIVER OF LIES.
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Thank God – He is not telling that Palin is going to be the next Einstein, Newton or Edison.
Oh Plezzzee! Give me a break!
The only President who could be worse than Bush would be Palin. She would make even George W. look like an intellectual.
MCAINNOW wrote:
"The dems is scared of beautiful Sarah she will kill the Russians before they attack us at home!!!!!!!! America hating Obama will invite terrorists here and give them our jobs. VOTE JOHN AND SARAH!!!!!"
Will kill the Russions before they attack? The Russions have thousands of nuclear warheads. This kind of thinking... which Ms. Palin appears to be susceptible to without a great deal of understanding of the realities .... is high on the list of reasons to not elect McCain.
McCain believes that the USA is powerful enough to do whatever it wants. He is also inclined to project American power with the military. He is a very dangerous man. Sarah Palin is even worse.
Palin: The next Reagan, Clinton.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHHAAAHHAHAAAAAHHAAAAHHAAAA.
It's good to see McCain is in good spirits again.
We've lived under Reagan and Clinton. Reagan and Clinton had thoughtful political philosophies about the roles of government in our lives and of the US in the world. Reagan and Clinton were successful presidents known and befriended by millions. Governor Palin, you're no Reagan or Clinton.
Palin would be more like another W. Bush. Her limited education isn't even close to Rhodes Scholar standards. Her experience is one of doing as she pleases without regard for rules or consequences. She's also pretty loose with the truth, even for a politician. "Truthiness" is Stephen Colbert's term for it.
If you believe she's the next Clinton, I've got a bridge in Alaska to sell ya'.
To paraphrase Lloyd Benson, "Governor, you're no Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton." To be fair, I voted for both men for President and am proud I did.
That Alaska is close to Russia is a creditible validation.
This argument that seeing the moon doesn't make someone
an astronaut....isn't valid.
If you never saw the moon....then what?
You wouldn't even have the sense to know anything about it.
I am really starting to despise the press!
One word....Hah! Clinton is a Rhodes Scholar and Reagan was Governor of California. Palin...hmm...not one of those. Sorry folks, she is a drag on the ticket and will destroy McCain's chances of winning.
Both of those men were very intelligent highly educated people who knew what was going on beyond the areas they were from. Palin is not.
Seriously? You do of course realize that Bill Clinton has an IQ well above the standard for genius. Reagan was, if nothing else, a good orator...
SP is ridiculous in the context of Pres or Vp.
I have more foreign policy experience than Flailin Palin
stupid question. Palin is the next "has been." Next question.
Ha! Ha! Ha! I love it. "Gotcha" journalism?? For one: it wasn't a journalist who asked the Pakistan question – it was a VOTER!!! If a VOTER can't ask a question and get an answer THEN WHO CAN??
As for Palin – Sorry McCain. You were wrong in choosing her and you're too stubborn to see it and acknowledge it.
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar. He went to Oxford. Whether you love him or hate him you must admit he has a brilliant politial mind.
Sarah Palin is no Bill Clinton.
Sarah Palin: Bill Clinton: Give me a break... ask her to wear her bikinis and do photo shots!
When you have to tell people, "I am not dumb", you just might be dumb sweetheart!
Please somebody tell Mcthing to suspend his statements till the bailout problem is solved. That might do better than when he or his beauty open their mouth.By that time they can work on Palins income tax returns and show them to us because we the people are --dont know if this is still democracy.
Country First My Axx............He McCain that killed Abel in th bible has since lost my vote 63.5 days ago
»HURRAH for McCain/Palin=The DREAM/RIGHT Presidential Ticket.»OF COURSE.
McCain hasn't LOST IT, you Democrat idealogues have lost it. Your candidate has so many shady secrets in his closet that when they all come out he will have to step down or be impeached if he even wins the race. Tony Reczko is ready to tell all. You better all be scared or what he might say. Go McCain/Palin!!
I think McSame and Sarah Pain both needs check up to check down. Do they really think about what say or want to say before it comes out of their mouth? Please somebody help me, what's going with the republicans, and those who support McSame/Sara Pain.
"If that's what we have to do stop the terrorists from coming any further in, absolutely, we should,"
Hey McSame/Sarah Pain, guess what I gotcha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Obama '08
Hmmm...Bill Clinton has a degree in law as well as an undergraduate degree in Foreign Service. 6 schools in 6 years does not a VP make.
Ronald Regan majored in Economics and Sociology in school and began his career as a REGISTERED DEMOCRAT!
Reagonomics aside, Palin has absolutely NOTHING in common with these great men and I believe it is quite a stretch for McCain to allude to it. Maybe he's off his meds?
The only thing Palin does well is babble incoherently to Katie Couric and Charlie Gibson...maybe she could get a degree in that?!?
Palin the next Regean is likely because both come across as nice people, but both are also dim bulbs. Bill Clinton is one of the smartest men to ever serve as president; his intellect is incredible. So, not, Palin will NEVER be a Bill Clinton.
I think the important difference between Palin and Reagan/Clinton was that Reagan/Clinton were successful state govs for years.
Reagan 8 years
Bill Clinton 9 years
Palin 21 months
Palin aint no Reagan nor Clinton. Only in her dreams.
The Republicans are complete and uneducated idiots to compare a well know educated man with and uneducated women who use her charm to get to the top. Now anybody with comon sense can see through this rocket and see that it has holes. Your Republicans keep protecting your beauty queen and see if she can actually get the crown this time.
McCain (Bush 44) just like you said "the fundamentals of our economy are strong." Somebody needs to give McCain a dose of reality! To compare Palin to Clinton and Reagon is a complete joke. I don't think he watched the interview with Palin and Couric because that interview is a clear example that Palin is out of her league. Also McCain keeps saying Obama is not ready to lead. Well my question to McCain is "Why is Obama not ready to lead and Palin is?" Based on statements made by McCain I do not believe he is ready to lead. I mean he graduated 897 out of 900 students at the Navel Academy. So he is not the smartest tool in the tool box.
Nothing else to say – the guy is in a box – he probably regrets his choice but it's too late now. The point is that Reagan and Clinton actually ran for Presidency – they were not picked. I actually think they messed this poor lady up-sad indeed!
Oh my, just another example of McBush's break with reality. Kind of sad.
McCain's decisions, including his choice for VP, seem impulsive and designed to bring attention and drama to an otherwise lackluster campaign. Pahlin for VP was a decision that pandered to women, as if chosing a woman for VP would garner all female voters, who would somehow ignore McCain's and Pahlin"s conservative stands on many issues important to women-shortsighted and misguided.
Now Pahlin is kept under wraps, or let out with 'Dad' by her side, protecting her from the 'big bad press'. If she is, as he says, another Reagan or Clinton, then she doesn't need a protector, and the American people can decide for themselves whether or not she is ready for the VP job.
boy, McPaylin is really desperate. How pathetic.
Palin another Bill Clinton?????????? THAT IS THE DUMBEST THING I HAVE HEARD FOR A LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG TIME!!!
McIdiot should get his head examined!!! Palin is a mile wide and a centimeter deep. She is unfit to hold a national office in so many ways it actually angers me that McIdiot would make these moronic claims about her fitness to serve as V.P. or god forbid President.
I thought the interview that Palin and grandpa Cain did with Katie Couric was further proof that she's not fit to lead, I mean how pathetic was that having McCain sit along side of her trying to defend her blunders..She sat there like a puppet while he spoke for her trying to explain "what she meant" give me a break!
WOW…I never thought he'd stop taking his meds. This man has lost his marbles. If he truly believes this then he would not have needed to escort her to a second round of interviews with Katie Couric.
Poor guy – he's having delusions of grandeur or could it be the early stages of Alzheimers? I'm not trying to be facetious. Something is definitely wrong with this man!
Chicken Little I hear you!
Maybe he was just reading a phone book and found a Bill Clinton in Pittsburgh and a Ronald Reagan in Des Moines, and he thought no one would notice. Seriously, I was no fan of Reagan, putting it mildly, but I would rather have his corpse in the White House than McLame and Caribou Barbie.
McCain needs a brain scan. Something's not right.
GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK. CNN...ARE YOU ON DRUGS MAKING THAT SUGGESTION?? No one can possibly underestimate her abilities to lead when she has NONE!!!!!!!!!!
HARDLY!
Nice try on spin though... he probably thinks spinning/repeating this will bring back some of his lost support.
No, she is not. These men could get on camera and were interviewed and knew what they were talking about.
As much inexperience as they would like to place on Obama, at least he can hold interviews and answer questions.
The only thing Palin is missing is the blonde hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank God – He is not claiming that Palin is going to be the next Einstein, Newton or Edison.
Are you kidding me?!! you are comparing this inbreed to 2 intelligent people? Oh McFool you see this is why I am not voting for you. Because your judgment is pitiful just look how you are handling this crisis. Just look at how you came about selecting your VP. All shooting your gun then aiming at the target. you are a little worthless worm
I love Sarah Palin. I will be voting for McCain in Nov. in the State of Fl.
I have never voted for a republican, first time for everything.
DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN/PALIN
LEADERS THAT WE KNOW LOVE THEIR COUNTRY AND ARE NOT RACIST LIKE OBAMA AND MICHELLE.
McCain is a senile babbling old fool.
There is something seriously wrong with McCain. How can he expect to lead the country when he is doing everything in his power to destroy the country?
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!!!!!!!
If you want to compare her to a president without prior "experience", how about Jimmy Carter?
Clinton Talk to the people, so did that crook all the Repubs like. But she is not allowed. I think thats sexist. woman can't talk without McCain saying so.
Vice presidential candidates should be chosen at least in part for their ability to run the country in the event of the president's unhappy demise. That held especially true for the Republicans in 2008. John McCain is 72 years old. His father died of natural causes when he was 70. His grandfather died when he was 61. So, John McCain chose Sarah Palin. Does she have the knowledge, experience and judgment necessary to run the country? In light of his choice, does he?
Thank God, He is not claiming that Palin is going to be the next Einstein, Newton or Edison.
I think they should let her loose.
I mean, she's a governor with real reform credentials.
Plus, she had the highest rating as governor – higher than ANY other. Much higher than Clinton back in Arkansas.
They're keeping her boxed up and trying to tame her. Can't do that.
And don't tell me she's not intelligent. I mean come on... Obama has more gaffes than anyone I can remember. Remember the "We've visited 57 states" remark? If Palin said that, you'd call her dumb. Obama says it, and he was just tired. DOUBLE-STANDARD.
McCain calls himself he a maverick . What he really is is reckless and irresponsible with OUR future. His reasoning is flawed and
he has a childish need to always play the hero. This would be fine
if the future of our country wasn't at stake. To further complicate matters, he chooses this questionable woman as his running mate
and proceeds to control her every move. This is a mean spirited,
selfish man. He yells about "Country First". The way I see it is
John McCains EGO first". Can we afford to have these two run
out country?
If even the outspoken conservatives are asking that Sarah Palin go home to her family, how are they going to feel when she is compared to their political "idol," Reagan?!
Way to alienate MORE people McCain. His handlers should be devoting equal time to controlling he and Palin.
Don't even dare to compare her with Bill clinton and reagan.Atleast they knew what they were talking.
» HURRAH for the GREAT Sarah Palin,our next VP. Yes.
Sarah tell us the truth.
The truth not so well told beats Obama's golden lies.
"Palin the next Clinton or Reagan"
The fundamentals of the economy are strong.
Come on, CNN. I know you guys have a shot of the bobblehead twins, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman, nodding the heads in agreement. Play it for us. We all need a good laugh this morning because there's still no rescue plan for the economy.
hahahahahahaha
Nice try, McCain!
Looks like he is in lalaland. So he wants to compare himself to Washington, Lincoln or Roosevelt? Even let us enlighten us about it. LOL guys....
Funny I don't remember Reagan or Clinton being afraid to take any questions from the press, nor do I remember either one looking like brain dead neophytes when they did answer questions from the press.
McCain knows this has nothing to do with her experience, or lack thereof, it has to do with the fact that she's an idiot.
Palin was a joke from day one, she just had Bush's speechwriter craft her a barnburner for the convention.
Every time she tries to answer questions without pre-written responses, she looks like a total and complete fool.
This has to be the quickest I've ever seen my fellow Americans see through typical right wing moose-crap, though. Usually it takes us a while to see past the jingling car keys.
The difference is level of experience – Reagan and Clinton both had a lot more time and challenge in their Governor positions before becoming active on the national stage. There's no comparison even to Obama's years of experience...he has way more intellectual chops and experience than she'll have with 10 more years as Alaska's governor.
hahahahahahahahahahahahahah......
[big breath].......hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.......
[big breath].......hahahahahahahahahhahahahaha!
Wait...so now JOHN McCAIN is making it look like Palin is running for President? Good grief. Someone wake me up from this nightmare.
How can anyone think Palin is the next Reagan or Clinton? Is this comparison supposed to be another skit for SNL? Palin is a joke and is rightfully being treated as so.
As far as the McShame...whoops....I mean McPalin.....whoops....I mean McCain-Palin ticket goes.....
I was a soccer mom, basketball mom and owned and operated five stores and took care of my husband and my home. But do I think that qualifies me to run this country? No way, no how, no Palin.
This has got to be a joke. I mean Sarah seems like the every day cool woman. But that is all Palin is and I expected 100 times more from the second in command of this great country.
Attention: The fact is that the "every day cool woman" SHOULD NOT BE THE VICE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
In addition, I love how McCain talks about the success of Presidencey of "inexperienced" politicians like Ronald Regan and Clinton but tries to challenge Obama on his inexperience. McCain doesn't know if he's coming or going half the time.
To Mcnut... Sarah Palin may just be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton — two previous governors.....McPailhead is no Ronald Regan or Clinton .....and I'm going to call you McNutty
I believe what ever Rush tells me, cause I dont have a brain.He says to vote for Sarah because she is the second coming of Ronald Reagan.
CNN.....STOP SHOWING YOUR OBVIOUS SUPPORT FOR MCCAIN.....YOU AIR OVER 20 MINS OF HIS RALLYS OR ROUND TABLE AND HARDLY NONE OF OBAMAS.......................
also.make it clear to your viewing public, that Sen Obama came out before 8 am this morning with a new plan to help stem the credit crisis.............McCain has now copied this as stated to John Roberts at 8 20 am and again in this round table in Iowa........................McCain has NO original ideas
Both may have been under-estimated, but both could actuall speak coherent thoughts. Both understood what they were talking about. The problem with Palin, as others have said, is she clearly does not understand the issues. That sets her miles apart from Clinton or Reagan. A very, very silly comparison.
More like the next Dan Quayle. If McCain wins despite Palin, we'll never hear from her again except on the talk show circuit.
And to the guy above who things she will protects us from the Russians – are you serious? Do you actually believe that because Alaska is physically close to Russian that makes Palin qualified to defend us? Wow, scary.
Someone please tell me what kind of woman names her boys "Track" and "Trig" ???? This woman is as goofy as a $3 dollar bill.
Is there a shrink the building. Any other American would be Baker Acted for absurd comments.
Sarah does need to get out with the people and not kept undercover. I am supporting her all the way to the White House, but it is so important for her to be able to get out and talk to the people, have one on one talkes with them=go to the small hometowns and let them know she is there also for them as well as the larger towns. I look forward to the debate as I know she will do very well and make us have all the pride in her that she deserves. I do disagree the TV allows all the imatations of her=that is beyond cruel.
If the US was a warplane, John McCain would be brave enough to put it in harms way and not worry about himself or whether his plane crashed. He is a brave man. There is no way in the world I want him in the cockpit of the White House.
Are you F'ing kidding, comparing her to Bill Clinton, Mcsame is no dout old and senile. This woman has no experience in nothing, foreign or domestic, she's an air head and I'm starting to feel sorry for her b/c the neo-cons of the rethugs party is using this poor woman and I think she knows it but don't know how to get out of it
oviously mccain said this to detract us from the real issues at hand, the fall of our great country, in which he is a major player.
Garp you are too dumb to realize how dumb you are.
What are you thinking McCain? Just what are you thinking....
Even though you and I are on different sides of the isle, I used to hold respect for you. But after all these shinannigans, forget it, and forget you.
She's the next Dan Quayle.
Hahahaha
McCain is trying to be funny now ! How can you compare Palin to Bill Clinton: First of all, Bill was more educated than Palin, and more qualified in terms of experience...
And how dare McCain compares Palin to Reagan? At least Ronald Reagan was an actor before he decided to run
Once again, McCain is completely out of touch with reality
Why do the Republicans protecting a non educated beauty queen with no comon sense and compare her with Clinton.
She's the next BUSH
NO WAY, NO HOW, HELL NO McCain...
The pitbull speaks the truth to Americans- it may not come out as great visionary oratory.
Obama is a great orator that does not even know what the truth is anymore- he has fallen prey to his own hype.
I love Sarah
All kidding aside, the GOP is DOA and they know it.
I think she's more comparable to Harriet Miers.
This is quite possibly the most insulting piece of non-journalism i've ever seen on CNN.
Prediction: Biden will wipe her pageant face around the debate floor.
Prediction: McCain loses in a landslide.
Prediction: Palin never gets re-elected.
Prediction: She will be laughed about and remembered for years to come.
Well, we now know Palin's new catch phrase..."Gotcha Journalism". We're going to hear it every time she gets a chance to speak.
McCain needs to realize that Palin and even his campaign are making him look foolish. This erratic behavior and his irrational thoughts are further tarnishing his already lackluster image.
Palin looks clueless... she got by on her looks and now she is over her head.
The first dude was in the room when Sarah had meetings and the first dude was involved and was copied on her emails.. was the first dude Sarah's phone-a-friend life line?
Was Palin always over her head, but her husband kept everything together?
She is not qualified to be president in case something happens to McCain.
The only difference between Reagan, Clinton and Palin, is that the first two had a brain.
Even though I disagree with many of President Reagan's political theories, he was a great American.
Sarah Palin is no Reagan!
Mr. McCain, please leave Reagan alone. He is not here to defend himself against your slanders and insults when you compare Governor Palin to him.
Dave, if what comes out of Obama's mouth sounds good, it doesn't outweigh the proven fact that he's never run/managed anything, notwithstanding his very shady background and extreme liberalism.
Yeah Right!!!!!!!!..Dream On!!!!!!!
No way, No How, No MCsame/MCPalin
Makes me wonder what McCain has been inhaling.........
This must be a joke!!! I mean Palin seems like the every day cool woman. But that is all Palin is....and I expected 100 times more from the second in command of this great country (an a heartbeat away for the presidency).
Attention: The most important fact is that the "every day cool woman" SHOULD NOT BE THE VICE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
In addition, I love how McCain talks about the success of Presidency of "inexperienced" politicians like Ronald Regan and Clinton but tries to challenge Obama on his inexperience. McCain doesn't know if he's coming or going half the time.
to garp: Just Mars. She can't even be trusted to give an interview. Her talk with Katie Couric even had poor Katie rolling her eyes. Maybe you like book-burning and back-stabbing, too.
where's the straight jacket!
Sarah Palin, a heartbeat away from the presidency, with a 72 year-old cancer survivor as president? During the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression? While we occupy two nations and face Islamic terrorism across the globe?
We have just suffered through 8 years of George W. Bush–a president who was clearly unqualified and out of his league. Do we really want to put another unqualified person in the executive branch during such troubling times?
McC has popped his cork and gone outa his gourd! Ms Palin has none of the command presence and glib eloquence of RWR and certainly has shown no signs of intellectual depth as did WJC (who, admittedly, failed to use his consistently – overly governed by his glands)..
What an insult to both men. This woman is nothing but a empty headed pole climber, in more ways than one. Wake up America, this is not American Idol!!!!!
I dare you to print this cnn
With McCain's crazy antics and his horrible choice for VP, we are rapidly becoming the laughing stock of the entire world. With McCain's petty political theather when it comes to crisis management and Palin's just plain stupid answers to questions, can you blame the rest of the world's population for believing the USA is rapidly becoming a country of certified moronic simpltons!
»Americans!»Do NOT WASTE your PRECIOUS VOTE in a Candidate with a ARABIC NAME!?!??!?!...»The GREAT and TRUE AMERICAN John McCain is the RIGHT MAN for President,of course.
Sarah Palin is on the same level as Dan Quayle. Is it potatoe or potato? She will be buried on Thursday.
If he's so proud of her, why don't they switch positions? Let him step aside and run as her VP.
but i thought she was "the maverick"? is mccain saying bill clinton is the maverick too?
Seems like Clinton and I believe former President Regan would be proud of her and she has their vote Jealously is a terrible burden to carry people and I think thats whats Hollywood is all about look how many times they have made headlines drugs... DUI ...infedility ...spouse abuse and then they try to say something about Sarah give me a break hollywood is sure a poor example of someone who should be talking about anyone
I can see the comparison between and Alaska and Arkansas, but California is a huge state and a huge economy by itself. Reagan puts any recent President (or candidate) to shame.
John McCain has put this country is serious peril by selecting the most unqualified candidate ever for vice president. The thought of this woman so close to the most powerful position in the world should have us all beyond afraid. As was so elequently stated by one of the news commentators, it's not that she doesn't know the answers, it's that she doesn't understand the questions
GARP from Ohio, you have got to be kiddin man
John McCain is pushing an agenda his own party does not believe in.
If anything that has become painfully clear last yesterday
Its a joke even to compare this stupid lady to Ronald or Bill. Is CNN out of its mind?
To even suggest that Sarah Palin could EVER be in the same league Bill Clinton is ridiculous and offensive to anyone with an ounce of intelligence.
The better comparison should be Palin=Quayle
What is wrong with McCain. How would you expect his to get us out of this mess. He has really lost it.
ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS? GET REAL!
Yes, Sarah Palin has been holding back the fact that she is a Rhodes Scholar..... NOT! What in the world is John McCain thinking?
McCain increasingly looks like a drowning man flailing his arms. For his soulmate's debate, maybe he can borrow the box that Bush had on his back, under his coat during the last debate with John Kerry. It helped him not look like the fool that he is; it could help Palin.
IT SEEMS VERY STRANGE THAT A PERSON WITH A JOURNALISM DEGREE CAN NOT TAKE QUESTIONS FORM JOURNILIST?
McCain has no morals... that is why he left his first wife for a much young and rich women!
It's a new low. McCain has become a laughingstock. I hope his reputation isn't permanently damaged after he loses this race.
McCain has lost it. Spin spin spin is all he has. She's not a Reagan or Clinton. She's a much weaker version of George W. Bush. That's a non-success story I'm tired of repeating.
Obama/Biden 2008/2012
John McCain is completely wrong on this one! Can't wait until Thursday night when she proves it to the country.
But she lives close to Russia! She can see Putin rear his head out of the cockpits of the Russian fighter jets!
McCain still thinks he can put lipstick on this pig.
Shame that the POW is now suffering mental illness.
Let Him Retire.
Mcain has been downright irresponsible to himself and the American people by picking such an inexperienced VP as Palin and its terrifying to think someone so out of touch with issues would be a hearbeat away from the presidency
Shame on him....he should know better with his experience in the senate
the white house to him is all about power at any cost!!!
Wake up and change the country
Obama-Biden08
Ronald Reagan was a great leader at a time when we needed someone strong to win the Cold War. Bill Clinton was and is a great leader who lead us to properity in the 90's.
Sarah Palin is not ready for primetime.
Garp: "I LOVE Sarah Palin!!…I am NOT dumb."
That's a Non Sequitur, perhaps the Non Sequitur of the Day!
McCain still won't let Palin speak for herself! He has to chaperone her to an interview and interject before letting her answer questions. How much faith does this imply?
I find myself growing impatient with him. He picked her, now let her get out and show her stuff. Biden makes gaffes, too (as we all know), but Obama doesn't race to his side to help him backpedal.
I used to think John McCain was a clear-headed, even-keeled free-thinker. No more. He's lost my vote.
There wasn't a single question Couric asked that was a "gotcha"-type. Palin wasn't prepared. She appeared very nervous during the Gibson interview, and that Bush doctrine question was a legitimate question. Even after the question was clarified, Palin's response consisted of a simplistic talking point.
»Sarah Palin=WONDERFUL!:US next Vice-President.
Is McCain off his meds again??? Or maybe he needs stronger doses.
How could anyone compare Palin to anyone like Clinton or Reagen??
She is like clinton in that she is a good looking individual. That's where it ends. Bill is smart and charismatic. She is a stupid redneck.
It's just that simple.
I've been a true Republican for the last 30 years but cannot in good faith support Senator McCain after his desperate choice of someone with so unqualfied as Sarah Palin. I believe that this cheap theatrical stunt has cost him the White House. If he had merely wanted a woman as a vice-president, there were far more respectable candidates that he could have chosen. Shame on you Senator McCain for even daring to say that you put Country First when should you die, you leave America with someone like Sarah Palin to be the next President.
MCAINNOW !
You sound like a paranoid lunatic.
I would agree that her brain activity is very close to Reagan's at the moment
As long as Bill is still has brain activity I would have to disagree with Mr McDelusional
Bill Clinton never bombed a crucial interview. Palin did.
Bill Clinton showed that he was articulate AND smart. Palin has done only one of those things. I'll let you figure that out.
Okay-it's possible she could develop into a formidable national pol if she survives this election with her credibility not completely shot. However, she is not there yet-not even close-not even within sight of the ballpark. Unless Biden completely tanks the debate and/or she turns in a "one for the ages" performance, she is officially on the back burner until 2012.
To Bing
Gee it is funny I saw Obama in an interview this morning and guess who he was sitting next to? Yep – Biden. so don't try that crap – they all do it but oh it is OK for Obama/Biden but not McCain/Palin.
What! Reagan was an actor with national exposure long before becoming governor. He was governor of a very large and populated state.
Clinton was governor for 12 years before becoming president and he was a Rhodes Scholar, Yale Law School, constitutional law professor before becoming Arkansas Attorney General.
Come'on McCain, you've got to do better than that.
There's a big difference between Reagan and Clinton having had no experience and Palin having a complete lack of intelligence.
OK, now we know McCain has lost his marbles.....Palin = Bill Clinton and R. Reagan.....WOW, it's scary how out of touch with reality he actually is
McCain is betting his life on Ms Palin.
McCain is getting goofy in the head!
where are the HRC supporters shouldn't they be getting angry that Palin is considered the substitute hillary and now she is being compared to Bill Clinton???
You guys only get mad at blacks who beat you? Not at the correct people.
Are you kidding me?
She couldn't even get a coherent answer to Katie Couric on the bailout.
If she can't handle Couric, how the heck would she be able to deal with the leaders of Pakistan, Iran, China, Venezula or any other country?
God save us from her, please.
John is doing his usual thing...."double down"...rather than do or say anything that amounts to an admission that he erred. His judgement, already a questionable issue with his growing "shoot from the hip" reputation, would be fair game once again. Noone, but the most rabid intelluctally challenged Palin supporters, would argue that she doesn't have serious issues...that clearly make her unsuitable for the job.
Ooops. Game over. McCain tied himself closely to the bailout bill, and its failure has cost him significantly in the polls.
Now he's predicting that Palin is going to stun the populace with her erudition at the debate? By all accounts, that's unlikely. Another 5 points down the rabbit hole.
»VOTE with your BRAIN!»VOTE McCAIN!!!...«
Comparing her to either Reagan or Clinton strains all credibility. What McCain fails to understand that in the internet age and a 24 hour news cycle, anyone and everyone has the ability to see and analyze Ms. Palin for themselves, rather than rely on his interpretation of events. And since the McCain campaign is keeping her on an extremely tight leash and acting as a chaperone during interviews and campaign rallies, it seems that he has little confidence in her abilities as well.
I'm continually amazed at how willing McCain supporters are to accept mediocrity. She is as ignorant as she is beautiful.
Palin and Mccain both Support free speech in politics and thats why they have my vote.. they will never try to silence an opinion.
Letterman's right: somebody MUST be putting something in his Metamucil...
OMG, are you kidding me. This has to be a joke, right? Once again McBush shows he lacks good judgement and makes rash decisions!!
Obama/Biden '08
Let me get this straight... Sen. McCain is now trying to offend both Hillary Clinton' suporters and Reagan republicans by comparing Sarah Palin to Pres. Reagan and Pres. Clinton? The two constituencies whose support he desperately needs to have any chance of winning on Nov 4th? Brilliant!
Palin, is Rove/Cheney biblical-submissive woman! She will continue their ruinious GOP rule while they smirk behind in the shadows.
»VOTE with your BRAIN!!...»VOTE McCain!!!...«
I was suprised and discusted with Mr. McCain's selection and indorsement of Mrs. Palin. I think this was the beginning of the end for him. I voted for him in the primary, but, it's very clear to me now that Mr. Obama should be the choice to lead our country. Underestimmated!? I would say Overestimated!
Well McCain, Palin as president is what we are worried about!!!
She can be a heart beat away from saying, I am president of America and I can see Russia from my house!!!!
Bwaah!!!! I just spit out my coffee. This woman is so stupid that it puts ALL of us in danger. SHAME on you McCain. You are a carpetbagger like no other. There is no longer a SHRED of integrity left in you. You sad, sad old man. You idiots who support her need to wake up from the Bush nightmare.
Palin is not ready for the position of VP. MCCain was looking to stir up "excitement" at the risk of this country. He's using her for just that. She has got to know in her heart that she is out of her league. VP of the US? where is her husband? He should have her back by telling her the truth – she's not ready. McCain's judgement on this one is clear – he has none. He put his campaign before his country.
Question: What happens to this country if Palin is VP and for some reason becomes the President of the US? Folks who we have not elected will have to step in a lead her as President. The President is the leader – right? We will all be in trouble.
Sarah, I know that you know in your spirit that you are out of your league. Follow your heart – and go back to being Governor of Alaska.
Dems never should have sabotaged Hillary just to install their glorious Obama.
They doomed their own party by subverting the democratic process.
Sad but true.
Has nothing to do with race or gender- other than the fact that the female candidate who was the BEST candidate of a lifetime was treated with disrespect and was mocked and jeered and insulted and swiftboated by her own party because she was NOT young, black and male.
I am not voting for McCain, I think he is shady character BUT I really thinks it's ashame that they are hiding Sarah Palin. I believe the McCain campaign is making her out to be some type of joke.
Again, I don't like her but I don't think she got to be governor by dodging the media and hiding. As a woman, we don't work like that and I am very suprised that she is allowing herself to be used and manipulated by the McCain camp.
I really want to see if she is for real or a joke.
How about the next Gumby!!
I think both men should be insulted to be compared to this brainless hood ornament.
Garp McCain & Cosmos ROCKS! September 30th, 2008 10:42 am ET Americans!»VOTE WISELY=VOTE McCain/Palin=2 TRUE AMERICANS
Can Mccain be considered an American since he was born in Panama?
Okay, all together now, John McCain believes we are all crazy because of what Palin herself says, now he wants to take away our freedoms of hearing and opinion. McCain also believed the economy is fundamentally sound and in one day found out it wasn't and rushed to Washington to save the day. John McCain is unfit to lead our country anywhere.
‘After he came home, Carol walked with a limp. So he threw her over for a poster girl with big money from Arizona. And the rest is history. Ted Sampley, who fought with US Special Forces in Vietnam and is now a leading campaigner for veterans’ rights, said: ‘I have been following John McCain’s career for nearly 20 years. I know him personally. There is something wrong with this guy and let me tell you what it is – deceit.
‘When he came home and saw that Carol was not the beauty he left behind, he started running around on her almost right away. Everybody around him knew it.
McCain should not have compare her to Clinton it's not fair to her. in time she might become a good governor but right now she not close to running this government.
Palin was interviewed at a "Cheesecake Factory" ????? good lord. That's about the only place they'll trust her to go, obviously.
LOL, the woman is not worthy of being compared to Perot or Dole or even Quayle and they want us to compare her to CLINTON or REAGAN??
Get REAL America, this has gotten way out of hand
How dare this incompetent WOMAN even think she could be Vice President? Doesn't she know her place? It's disgraceful that she was ever allowed to run for anything!! She should be at home taking care of her kids and leave running the nation to the big boys.
Go ObamaBiden 2008!!!!! All the way!!! The right MEN for the job!!!
With no good options left, McCain is again playing the Palin card. Not clear who is bailing out who at this point?
McCain bailed out Palin in the last interview with Katie Couric last night. Now his hope is that Palin or the distraction of Palin will bail out McCain in the next few days from the crisis circus that McCain has created.
Gotcha journalism? Why is asking a Vice Presidential candidate a question about an attack on Pakistan called gotcha journalism? Anyone running for Vice President should know how to answer that question!
»Governor Palin!...Sarah Palin!...= I LOVE YOU!...Oooh!...
Sarah Palin has been the most popular and effective governor currently in country. She is new to the national scene, and to any objective observer, the media is biased against her (as evidenced by their disinterest in Biden's gaffes which are far more profound than Palin's.) Gov. Palin should return to just being herself, that's what got her the popularity and confidence here in Alaska.
John McCain, are you high? Palin is the next Reagan or Clinton??? You have got to be kidding! Palin is not who you or fellow republicans thought she was. Was she the best you could do? Your arrogance is blatant and among other things, it's going to cost you this election. It is time for change and fresh air in the white house. Your stale aroma is not it!
He seems to have forgotten his cap these days.....Watz-up Mc? Is Sarah Palin causing you to leave your cap behind on the campaign trail?
I am a single mom from rural PA. I do not believe that Obama could understand what is important to me and so many others in this area. Neither do I believe that McCain can. Palin, I think, can. She is a mother of a teenager as well as the mother of a child with a disability. She is not "prissy, prim or proper" – she is down to earth. She can hunt and fish just like we do here (yes – that's how we put food on the table).
She may not be a great debater or a great speaker. She has to hone those skills. There are a lot of things that we have to be taught. She is no different but she is a smart woman and will do great things. Don't under-estimate her.
Silly McCain. Ronald and Bill were great speakers and intellects. They were well read and did their homework. Palin is a joke. Can she say what are democracy, capitalism, free markets, socialism, bill of rights, etc etc? I bet she and McCain will fail to define any of them properly. One can go to war and another kill an helpless animal. Please give me a break 0
Thats funny did snl write this??? Hes COCO!!!!
If McCain isn't scaring us now, what will? With 1 in 5 chances he won't make it through 4 years, what will our country become. How can anyone in their right mind compare Palin to Clinton or Reagan? He is deluded and unstable. If he becomes the leader of our country and the free world, I fear this war monger. I fear a nuclear war and the end of time.
"Garp of Cosmos Rocks September 30th, 2008 11:11 am ET
»Sarah Palin=BRILLIANT Lady=HONEST Leader=Our next Vice-President. Yes."
You, my friend, are mentally retarded. They don't get any dumber than you.
Why did he not mention Bush as the quintessential "cowboy governor"?
ROFLMAO!!! McCain has lost his mind. To answer the question "Is Palin the next Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan"? The answer is no.
to those people saying release the medical records-–he already did that you fools
Don't ever say McCain isn't pulling out every punch to save his campaign.
But any kind of inferrence of this comparison at any level is plain dumb. Not only is she not in the same league as either former president, but she hasn't shown the nation any indication of the validity in his statement.
And please explain why McCain had to accompany Palin BACK on CBS? Is he going to be standing beside her tonight to clarify any mistakes?
Looks like I'm being censored again. Hey I was the one who pointed out and protested that overtly racist post by "Obama bin laden", why am I now being censored? CNN should fire the moderator who let that racist comment get posted.
In your dreams Johnny Boy. Bill Clinton is a political genius, and R.R. was literate, and was veiwed as everyday man. Mrs Palin is a clown at best. I can't stop myself from laughing.
Give me a break, this woman don't know crap! Yes I said it, she don't know CRAP!
»VOTE with your BRAIN!»VOTE McCain!!«
I really have no words. McCain es loco.
Garp – you sound almost as ignorant as Palin herself! In fact, I suspect you may indeed be Palin posting here to defend yourself! Shouldn't you be at debate camp and studying up on all those issues you never thought about before?
McCain has really lost it.
Clinton = Rhodes Scholar, Lawyer, Two term governor.
Palin = BA in Journalism, 6 colleges in 6 years, less than two years as governor.
There should not be any comparision of the two.
Hey, I spent six years in college( finished with three degrees), can see the white house from my office (Domestic Policy expereince) , spent a summer backpacking in Europe (Foreign Policy experience), and was governor during girl's state (executive experience). Can I be vice president?
I would rather have a fresh face in the white house like Sarah Palin that would try harder , then a suave guy who thinks he is already president with a do nothing attitude ,that would be obama. obama wanted the bale out on wall street to get his buddy off the hook. You could probably make a safe bet that obama has made his share from wall street and wants us citizens all to foot the bill.
"Jared said:
You liberals are to funny with your crude ungracious comments…..and I can't wait till Nov 5th to see your reactions…."
Do you understand economics at all? You don't, do you?
I have yet to meet a single McCain supporter that really understands the difference between tax rate cuts and tax cuts, and can defend McCain's economic policies.
It's always "He's a straight talker, he seems like an honest guy. He's honorable, not like that elitist, Obama, who only cares about himself." You people, you voters who don't understand the issues, you are the most dangerous threat to America. You are 10x more dangerous than Osama bin Laden ever will be.
There is a fundamental difference here. Mr. Clinton and Mr. Regan both had an understanding of international relations and economic theory. We can disagree with their position in the political spectrum. However, we must admit that they had an understanding of the fundamental forces at work both politically and economically in the world around them. Mrs. Palin's recent interview was a sobering reminder that an endearing presence and cute colloquialisms have nothing to do with basic understanding of political theory, international relations, or economics. The truth of the matter is that she seems very nice, but with all due respect, is dangerously unqualified to lead this country.
The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on. I think Palin is going to surprise a lot of people. Clinton himself has seems to have his hopes up. It's pretty obvious that wants McCain to win.
»VOTE with your BRAIN!...»VOTE McCain!!«
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How's about the next Carter? Billy Carter, that is.
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Never Barak Obama (PUMA) – Obama don't need your stupid votes and they are not enough to stop Obama from winning this election.
PUMA=votes we don't need to win.
Half of McCain is senile. The other half's a liar.
I take exception to anyone comparing me to Sarah Palin! I may have occasionally mangled a sentence and misspelled potatoe, but my political philosophy wasn't to the right of Atilla The Hun!
To even pretend that Palin is in the same league as Reagan and Clinton is another blow at the stupidity of America. If there is one American that thinks this woman even comes close to having the thought process of a presidential candidate, I bet they live in Alaska, shoot animals from helicopters, wear lipstick to a hockey game, and wear high heals and socks. Enough said. What a stupid comparison.
OMG! I am not even going to entertain that comment.
I'll honestly believe Chelsa Clinton is more qualified to be VP!
to Earl
You forgot to mention that Clinton was a Yale educated lawyer. It's frankly tough to get into that school and he had no connections at the time. He's a rags to riches story.
Two conservatives that sit more in the middle is way better than two idiots that lean so far to the left they need a crutch to keep from falling over. The young people of this country better get it right .
Sarah Palin is NO Bill Clinton, NO Ronald Reagan, and definitely NO Hiiliary Clinton. McCain can try to blame Palin's ignorance of important issues on the media, but the fact is regardless how the Republicans try to spin it, she is just plain incompetent and unfit for office. MCain knew it when he used extremely poor judgment in picking in her the first place. It is why she has been completely hidden from all media, even her own press, that follows her around the campaign. Primarily, it is Republicans who are now calling her "in over her head" and telling her to leave the campaign. Others are saying to let Palin be Palin. We have seen the real Palin and she has been found grossly lacking. No one, not even her own Party is now willing to let her be 2nd in line behind a 72 yr old McCain whose heallth and mind are fast failing. She and McCain are extremely dangerous for America – not only in their views but also in their competence to lead. Obama and Biden are the best and the most intellgent choice as leaders for our nation.
Reagan a cowboy. McCain did not even give the man credit for 8 years as a governor. Bill Clinton, 9 years as a governor. How does Palin stack up to those two individuals?
Uhh... McCain must be out of his mind. Reagan (though I disliked him) was still the governor of California (largest state) and Bill Clinton was governor of Arkansas for 11 or 12 years. McCain is losing it.
I wonder what it is like to have to lie every day of your life. What an irresponsible man...and a complete sell-out. Bring back the 2000 McCain!
Obama / Biden '08...because, this time, I want a SMART president.
" September 30th, 2008 11:10 am ET
Keep dis-respecting Palin "a woman," the same way Hillary was disrespected and Palin will have a movement/cause come election day that would put McCain in the WH."
We will keep disrespecting your PUMAS because you are vicious, illogical little twits. After the Dems win back the white house, the first time we hear you complaining we're going to tell you where to stick it.
Notice that when McCain compares Palin to Bill Clinton, he only compares their political shortcomings - not their strengths. In her brief press availability, Sarah Palin has already demonstrated that she can't even keep her talking points straight - It is unimaginable that she could convincingly imitate even John McCain's simplistic understanding of the world around us.
There are different degrees of inexperience, and any comparison of Sarah Palin's preparedness and potential to that of then-governor Bill Clinton must find her gravely lacking. Same for any comparison of her readiness to that of Biden or Obama - or even McCain.
OK, I get it - it's the evil liberal media. It's the Democrats playing childish politics. So if we just get rid of the media and the Democrats, McCain will have no problems. Seems realistic. What a strong leader McCain is.
the man is truly on medication–he screwed up and can't even admit it
Sure Palin is like .Regan dead–just like both of their careers
Sarah is plainly, clearly, out of her league. Unless she has a speech in front of her, she really seems to struggle. I almost feel sorry for her, until I remember that she is running for the second most powerful position in the country. Then I feel very scared and angry that she would even apply for this job. How reckless and arrogant. Our country can do much better.
Since when is it better to have a candidate with a cute personality who can throw a good zinger (written by a speech writer) better then having the best, smartest candidate this country can provide? Remember, people looked the other way when George Bush was running- they saw him as a guy with "common sense", someone who you would like to have a beer with. They didn't care so much about his business failings, his military failings, his poor grades in college- they liked having a cheerleader instead. And we got more of the same- unintelligent choices, business failings and war. It takes intelligence, energy, political savy to run this country, especially in this critical time in our history.
Please wake up America. Sarah Palin is a nice person, but is not qualified for this job. Even before she opens her mouth, she is just not qualified on paper. We can't have another G.W.
The democrats lost the GE when they rigged their primary so Obama would be the eventual nominee.
Palin has to do nothing at all. We all watched the WORTHY HRC be unfairly gutted by hate and trashed in filthy and foul ways. We all witnessed the insults and sexist denigration of a great FEMALE leader.
So we won't allow the lesser Palin suffer the same fate.
It is about human decency and respect- not winning by any means possible.
Dems never should have sabotaged Hillary just to install their glorious Obama.
They doomed their own party by subverting the democratic process.
Sad but true.
Has nothing to do with race or gender- other than the fact that the female candidate who was the BEST candidate of a lifetime was treated with disrespect and was mocked and jeered and insulted and swiftboated by her own party because she was NOT young, black and male.
Anyone who believes that about Palin has been smoking "something funny!"
Why the comparison?
Leave her to be herself. Why do they need to defend her credentials?
They speak for themselves. Why has First Dude not campaigned, like Jill Biden has?
McCain and Romney are in a meltdown. They have both lost it. I thought that Romney would have kept himself out of the fray. McCain essentially "Iraqed" him on the war timetable issue. T
OMG, are these two on the lower end of the smart scale or what? You would think at this stage of the game that one would be able to speak without the other helping.
what a freaking joke these two are, when they lose they should go on the road with this material.
How dare you compare this loser with Regan and Clinton!!! Everyday McCain proves just how much he has lost it!!!
Did Palin graduate from High School ? Did she elope with Todd prior to graduation ?Her irrational answers, lack of understanding of the basic national policies are truly scary. Image is everything in America, vote for GOP and we will get what we deserve.
Please!
Senator McCain's choice of VP Mrs. Palin means that he put his country LAST not FIRST, she is clearly unqualified and has absolutely no foreign policy experience or knowledge. Who are they trying to kid?
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Yeah, we will be celabrating while McFunny will have to change his diaper. Hahahahaha
McCain has entered into the theatre of the absurd! Insulting Reagan and Clinton will not bring Palin's poll numbers up.
To mention the name Sarah Palin in the same universe with Bill Clinton, let alone the same article/paragraph/sentence, is totally unforgivable!
She could never come close to being like Bill Clinton or even Ronald Reagan for that matter! I understand that McCain feels she is being underestimated and it's nice that he has confidence in her abilities but then that just goes to show you how bad his judgement is...not hers! I feel sorry for her and I hope she figures it out soon that she's being used for the group she brings to the table and not for her intelligence or abilities.
Exactly what kind of drugs is this man on? Wow, denial and delusion can be powerful emotions.
more like Bullwinkle
Justin – you are so out of touch! McCain's medical records have been released. All of his doctors say he is fit, etc. Since CNN is a biased media for NOBAMA and the democRATS, few genuine Republican blogs get entered. If you want the truth, try reading, listening to unbiased sources. I look at these for a good laugh. And, Margi, you are the one stuck on stupid.
The answer is...NO/NEITHER.
why ! are we going thought this with Sarah Palin an McClain she isn't education for the job. My 8 year old son is more smarter then she is. Put her on are you smarter then a 5th grade and see what happen.
Very sad!!!!!!!!!!! McCain?Palin victory and I am moving out of the country!!
Palin's the next Dan Quayle, and that's being generous.
MCAINNOW! September 30th, 2008 11:10 am ET
The dems is scared of beautiful Sarah she will kill the Russians before they attack us at home!!!!!!!! America hating Obama will invite terrorists here and give them our jobs. VOTE JOHN AND SARAH!!!!!
McCainNow... you should probably just go and live in a cave somewhere. Your level of ignorance is frightening. Have you paid attention to any of the election coverage whatsoever? Or to proper grammar and punctuation? You are exactly the demographic McCain is hoping to appeal to- someone who can't look beyond the fact that Palin is an attractive woman and that Obama isn't white. It's sad that there are still "americans" like you out there.
»McCain!....McCain!...M...McCain. Yes.
I find it interesting, as well as dismaying, that people choose the route of personal attacks on the candidates' intelligence and sanity, as opposed to reasoned critiques of their positions or at least coherent statements illustrating their opposition to the candidates' positions. Comments like "obviously insane" or "peanut brain" are not rational political discourse, but rather ad hominem attacks, and the lowest form of argument. If you disagree with someone, at least form a cogent statement about your disagreement.
I know Bill Clinton, and Sarah Palin, you are no Bill Clinton!
Couldn't they at least have found a better picture for this article. That's the worst picture of Palin that I've ever seen
On November 5th, Sarah Palin will be the answer to a trivia question. That will be her biggest accomplishment.
The Couric interview was a disaster. Total disaster.
McCain retracting Palin's comments on Pakistan (rather than Palin retracting Palin's comments) was simply pathetic and very insulting to Palin. Palin is a good public speaker – but is not an orator as we saw with Katie Couric.
So the answer is "No" Palin is not the next Ronald Reagan and not the next Bill Clinton. She may be being underestimated now – but it sure looks like she was overestimated earlier.
McCan't left out George Bush, Gov. of Texas!!!!
Obama/Biden 08
Wow this interview was beyond pathetic.
The way McCain would not let her speak was offensive and just sad. It was like watching a parent-teacher conference, with a teenage Palin bringing her daddy to scold the mean lady, Principal Couric.
an answer to a voter doesn't count? how can that be considered a gotcha? she answers questions like she were in a beauty pagent and grampa steps in pats her on the head and makes things better.
Bill Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar. Ms. Palin is certainly not a Rhodes Scholar. Nice try.
the straight talk xpress has finally lost all their wheels–did they hit him in the head
Just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I'm a Republican, and Palin is about the worst VP candidate I've ever seen. It's so bad I'm going to be leaning Democrat this time around. Obama/Biden 08
WHAT???? This woman is no Ronald Reagan and certainly not another Bill Clinton. Her political prowess is not even in the same league. Her speaking ability is not even in their league. She might make a good Senator for Alaska and in that postioin she might even learn something about foreign and domestic affairs. Lord knows she doesn't have a grasp of those issues at this point in time.
McCain/Palin = The Bridge to NOWHERE!
»VOTE with your BRAIN!»VOTE McCain!!«
she's ditzy, gulible, knows next to nothing about the country, and seems to think talking to the media should be all fun and games.
clearly, the next Bush...
McCain is WAY off base;
Sarah Palin is no less that the next George Washington, Thomas Jefferson...
Heck! She's a walking Mount Rushmore of Presidential power! This debate Thursday will turn the whole game around, soothe markets all over the world and bring peace and prosperity to every corner of this world!!
Palin for Life!!!!!!!!
I can't believe someone has the stones to compare Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton.
Clinton-Attorney, Arkansas Attorney General (2 years), Arkansas Governor (12 years), University Lecturer, Rhodes Scholar, Education at Georgetown, Oxford and Yale degree in Law.
Palin- Wasilla City Council (4 years), Wasilla Mayor (2 years), Alaska Governor (2 years) Hockey Mom Education University of Idaho and five other colleges just to earn a Bachelors in Journalism.
Give me a break. Wake up America. A "breath of fresh air" doesn't solve job losses, rebuild foreign relations, and remedy our nations economic turmoil.
i CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW ALL THOSE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE ARE SO IRRESPONSIBLE, EVEN FRESH
DEMOCRATS I AM CERTAIN OF THAT. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THEM....
ANDRE
Who ever came up with this idea must be crazier than Mccain.
I'm not a liberal and don't vote across party lines. When you step back and listen to what all the candidates are saying I truly have no choice but to vote for Obama. McCain creeps me out. He has lost all credibility and his tactics throughout this campaign are a disgrace.
Every time I hear him speak I feel like I am watching the SPIN Bush administration at it's worst. The fact that he chose a running mate that is not qualified at all is a grave disservice to all American's. His first most important decision and this is what he does.
All I can say is he must have the worst advisor's in the world!
CNN is such a joke. They are obviously supressing any posts that are not supporting their left wing agenda. I am going to enjoy watching their coverage as they admit that their "anointed one" is unable to beat McCain/Palin even after they have tried their best to smash them. The election will not make the left-wing very happy.
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McCain has no reason to be insulting Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton like that. What did they ever do to him? Geez
Hello Bill Cliinton was a Rhoads scholar and has an IQ well over 100. Palin went to something like 5 colleges to finally get a degree in Journalism. Her interview with Couric reminded me of that South Carolina beauty queen babling at answers to relatively easy questions.
Palin is an ignorant, delusional,out of touch,stoneage,disaster;and those are her good qualities.she is an absolute disgrace to hold any political office.When John McCain chose this lunatic as his VP choice it guaranteed an Obama win.Any person with an IQ above 90 will never allow this moron to lead in our government.How dare you John McCain for chosing this dangerous stone age lunatic as your VPl!!! I supported you until this.Every since you chose Palin I have volunteered for Obama.
McCrazy
Are all the liberal comments here an indication that you don't have jobs to do?
Really amused with these comparisons?
Palin is a joke!!!!!
Obama 2008
give me a break. Palin is no Clinton or Reagan !!
McCain really is out to lunch !!!
God bless America!
If McCain is elected, I think that before long either Palin will be "persuaded" to resign, or something will "come up" that will force her out. She will have completed her task of electing McCain, and then will be dumped.
Why was McCain there?
It was like getting beaten up by a kid and then bringing your older brother with you to fight back for you.
Who is she going to bring if McCain dies in office? Todd? Rush? A moose?
At least Clinton managed to get an education at Yale and Oxford and Reagan had managed a state that has a budget bigger than many countries. I am wondering why Palin managed to change colleges so many times before she finally graduated with a communication degree. Any idea?
Palin is Bush withouth the Brains
Things have got to be bad when even Katie Couric can make you look stupid.
Of the millions of intellegient tough experienced Republican women in this county, McCain picked a hockey mom with the brains of a moose...oops sorry that insulted the moose.
It doesn't matter how many degrees you have, you have to have a lot of good sense to go along with it, and I have found that is lakeing in a lot of our politicians. I think John McCain has both, and you stupid people need to get over the fact that a woman is running for Vice President. And to Charles Hampton, you need to check into the mental hospital.
Obama looks more like the next Bill Clinton. I thought Mccain said that Obama doesn't have enough experience and has no plans? Isn't that reflected in Sarah Palin?
NOPE
NO
NOT AT ALL
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
NO
is today some sort of September Fools? You can't be serious in comparing her to Ronald Regan or Bill Clinton.
What an insult to even mention Palin's name in the same breath as Clinton. Are all you Republicans on drugs. Wake up and smell the coffee she is unqualified to be VP.
Where is all this "Sarah is qualified" stuff coming from? Does anyone listen to this woman when she talks or is it just "oh she's so cute"
Dang someone needs to be given a clue! This woman has no business being a VP of the oldest president ever! Comeon people it would be funny or cute if McCain was 40, but she could very well be the leader of the free world.... She is NO Reagan Or Clinton. Both of those men had vast knowledge of the world around them! After the dissaster of the last 8 year there's no way I'm willing to take the chance on Mrs. Palin!
I saw the interview with McCain and Palin- he took her voice away -I couldn't believe that he wouldn't let her answer the question. This clearly showed his macho side and how he devalued a woman's right to her opinion. I don't like Palin or McCain at all and am not a supporter of them but to demean her in front of America tells me he does not value women. Wow I couldn't believe what I saw today-well I knew he was like this but I couldn't believe he behaved this way today on a campaign trail. So women, you think Palin is going to have weight as a VP? Think again-I just witnessed her mean silenced and devalued-Any woman who is voting for this side will surely pay a price!
Palin is the next Dan Quayle
What's next, comparisons to Sarah Polk who wrote speeches and advised her husband, James? They are both named "Sarah," ya' know?
Clinton was a RHODES SCHOLAR. Palin took 6 years to graduate with a JOURNALISM degree.
If this wasn't real, you couldn't make it up.
Underestimation? We have a sitting two term president for whom everyone had low expectations prior to debates – Voting for someone who overcame low expectations has been done, and we're playing the price today. I urge everyone to think about their vote – probably the most important vote of their lifetime. If you can honestly say she's qualified to take the "big chair" should something happen to Senator McCain, then go for it. But don't vote for her just because she overcame the lowest expectations for any political candidate in the modern era!
PALIN IS NO BILL CLINTON. I REALLY THINK TINA FEY IS MORE QUALIFIED. THE ONLY THING SHE HAS GOING FOR HER IS A PAIR OF DESIGNER SPECKS.
If nothing else, Sarah, thanks for the laughs. If McCain/Palin wins, I won't be laughing anymore. You can do it America. Vote for the smart guy. I know he can't bowl. But at least he's smart.
McCain is really having too many senior moments....
If this does not scare people into voting against McInsane nothing would!
Palin, is a middle-aged, desperate, housewife version of Ms. South Carolina. What a disgrace for the nation!
McCain and Palin visited UN last week. Guess what... It was the "Take your children to work" day in NY....
You have to admit that she is a facsinating pick. On paper, the selection makes no sense of course. But, the Republican party has a track record of getting the ignorant vote, and has done a wonderful job of getting John Q. Public to vote against his /her own self-interest...
She is a very skilled politician. There is a good reason she is the governor of Alaska.
I actually feel sorry for her. The McCain campaign is doing her a disservice. They are treating her like a well-decorated vase in front of a store. She is there to attract customers. Once these customers come to the store, they've found that this vase is empty without any substance. She needs to be herself when it comes to the foreign matters and national affairs. If the McCain campaign is not doing that, they will be looking for a disastrous debate this Thursday.
On the ' gotacha ' comments mccain made ... my favorite quote from McCain was
' that question was ask by a voter .. it does not count '
BY A VOTER!!! hello .. those are the ones you are begging to vote for you two dumbos!
Sarah Palin, a heartbeat away from the presidency, with a 72 year-old cancer survivor as president? During the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression? While we occupy two nations and face Islamic terrorism across the globe?
We have just suffered through 8 years of George W. Bush–a president who was clearly unqualified and out of his league. Do we really want to put another unqualified person in the executive branch during such troubling times?
OH HELL NO!
Some things are so ridiculous they don't deserve a comment and this is certainly one of them
Gov. Palin would probably been even better than either one
In response to the confused person that warned Obama would invite terrorists into our country if elected, sorry, Bush already allowed that a couple of months before 9/11.
Jared: "You liberals are to funny with your crude ungracious comments…..and I can't wait till Nov 5th to see your reactions…."
Hmm...well, you conservatives are too funny with your crude, ungracious economic irresponsibility, hollow politicians and lack of direction and vision.
Incidentally, I'm no liberal, but I certainly am not asleep at the wheel. At least "try" to disguise your selfishness. Wake up. See you at the Republican bonfire on Nov. 5th!
Mitt is right in this context – they are forcing people to focus on her dumbness. As far as "gotcha" journalism – why to the Reps keep badgering this issue? They seem shocked when the media asks her questions, but not when they ask every other candidate questions. Reagan was umpteen times better at "gotcha" journalism than Palin could ever be on a scripted, cliffnoted good day. The Reps keep crying foul and sexism for asking questions. Tell me Hillary Clinton would cry sexism when asked a simple, or even tough question. No, she wouldn't. She would answer the dang question. Obama does cry 'black'. It's not unreasonable to ask questions when you are the candidate for VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Stop insulting us with this cry baby approach.
Do you think that the McCain people now see that their really isn't any Ocean Front property for sell in Kansas City?
Maybe their eyes are now open!
I think it's more appropriate to suggest she might be the next George W. Bush. The parallels are uncanny. Scary, but uncanny.
It's funny that it's only democrats and TWO republicans that want Sarah to step down. I think I smell fear!
This is a woman who was asking what a vice president does in office. You will find the video in huffingtonpost web site. She will do great favor to McCain if she step down due to personal reasons (stupidity, ignorance). Palin has been held by McCain handlers burtally for her not to spill the beans. Free Sarah!! Free Sarah!!
Sarah Palin is ten times more qualified than "Barack Obama, the Barry White of communist talk" She's just a little off balance because he didn't realize just how mean and ugly the left really is.
Sandra Bernhard is the perfect example of a liberal woman:
Plain butt ugly – inside and out!
Ronald Regan must be twirling in his grave.
Palin is having an affair with Monica Lewinski?
We are now learning that obama will be beside Biden in his next TV interview to bolster his confidence.
They will also be complaining about "gotcha" questions from voters.
Gag me with a spoon !!!
- McCain has pulled out all the stops and will do anything to win, regardless of the risk to the country.
- Obama recognized his shortcomings in foreign policy and picked Biden to fill in the gaps, even though Biden is not pretty, charming, cute, or even popular.
This clearly tells a lot about how the candidates think.
This fits somewhere between sad and just plane laughable! I feel sorry for Palin because she was thrust into this situation and had no idea what she was getting into. I liked her at first but nothing has pushed me FURTHER from McCain then Palin. As a former republican woman, I am still free thinker and have been left with the unmistakable fact, that if this woman truily thinks she knows something about Russia because she can see it from her house...The closest Clinton reference to this woman would have to be Lewinsky respectively.
Independent woman for Democrats.
I think Palin is the next gigantic crap the Republican party has taken on the American people.
Sarah Baracuda is a good name for our next Vice President. The fact that John McCain doesn't throw her in to swim with the piranhas of the
liberal media, makes sense to me. We are blessed to have a woman of faith and value, to be able to become the next VIce President of America. Go Sarah!
Palin can't even string sentences together coherently. The fact that she was not prepared to answer a question about a statement that she has made more than once is a testament to her lack of depth.
ARE YOU BLOODY MAD????
If I remember correctly, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were well-versed on the issues and knew how to communicate their thoughts with and without their teleprompters. Ronald Reagan was called the "Great Communicator" and could debate effectively. Palin struggled to get through the softball questions of Katie Couric.
I think McCain is confusing excitement with panic. They're panicking over Palin and the Republican train wreck that is this campaign. This is the first campaign ever to get a call from FEMA.
Dan Quayle? Yes
Reagan or Clinton? Not so much.
Yeah, right.
Erik, McCain was there to hold her hand. Those were some brutal questions. It's not easy being the veep gimmick...er..I..mean..pick!
I'm not a Reagan fan, but I respect him for what he did. And I feel insulted by your suggestion that Palin would even come close to being the "Next" Reagan. Didn't t both Reagan and Clinton make it to their positions by running on their won merits? Palin has been whisked up by the McCain campaign to provide some viagra action to his struggling limbido.
wow. McCain is looking more like an old Grandpa- chaperoning his granddaughter.
Palin looks weak, nervous, and pathetic.
I don't think that is an image the campaign meant to put forward.
Obama looks more presidential every day. I think McCain/Palin are making this easy for them.
We're having a boring election up here in Canada, but I feel really sorry for Americans.... McCain was a stand up guy and I thought it was win-win 4 months ago, but Palin has total ruined his credibility as a "country first" and independent thinker.
We had an airhead lead government briefly but we tossed her out after a few months. How do Americans look at this woman and imagine the country potentially being run by her?
There is a reason why she went to SIX colleges to get her degree. Clinton went to Yale and Oxford. There is no comparison between the two. Anybody who cannot see that is a fool.
perhaps the next Anita Bryant.
I'm not even sure she measures up to Dan Quayle.
And I loved how when Couric asked Palin, PALIN, if she was sorry she said what she did, McCain answered for her.
What a joke.
haha...this article belongs on SNL
the difference between Clinton and Palin is that Clinton is brilliant and capable, whereas Palin is an ignorant fool
this can't be a serious article
Reagan and Clinton were picked by their parties as a result of victory in the primaries. Palin was not so this doesn't even relate. Sorry kids, you are talking oranges and moose apples.
Gotcha journalism? Right whatever. If you keep hiding her from the press, guess what? People are just going to go up to her and ask her questions that they are concerned about themselves. You might as well just keep her from the public too.
In a million years Sarah will never be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton. She doesn't have a clear understanding of the world. More important than that, what's going on with her baby. She is running all around the country and the baby loses. I'm not saying the baby is ignored but he needs his mother.
Oh...so it's ok to be an "un-experience" candidate on his ticket, but not on Obama's ticket.
Obama/Biden 08
L O L
Just wait til the debate folks. Watch Biden go down in flames.
Her answers are "beauty contest" answers. Reagan and Clinton were in their governor responsibilities a lot longer than Palin has been and California very large and Arkansas not so large but certainly way above Alaska. This decision by McCain plus the recent McCain resolution of the problem in Washington and New York shows that maybe he has come into question about being the one for President. We need very capable people ready to step into the job right now. Biden is very capable. Obama is very smart and knows the right people to put into his cabinet. This has become very clear in the past week. The Republicans really are having problems.
Live in Northeast Ohio and people who had Hillary signs in their yard for the primary now have McCain/Palin signs in their yard!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think anyone is under estimating anything about this woman. She is unqualified and I do not want my security, health issues, or anything left in her hands. She can't do an interview and then she wants a second chance with McCain by her side. That just proves even more how lack of qualification.
A big distinction is that Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were articulate and informed. Sarah palin's perspective has not seemed to have expanded beyond a small town mentality. It's not surprising considering that Wasilla has not even broken 10,000 in population and Alaska has a population only slightly higher than Washington, DC.
I am amazed and entertained by what comes out of the old geezer's mouth !!!????........actually ...Palen is the next Minnie Mouse at Disney World......she's got the voice for it !!!!!
Puh-leeeeze!!! What do we know about her....really?? Likable though she may be, she has in no way demonstrated that she is competent and knowledgeable enough to handle anything but a big family and cutting up a moose. We certainly don't need to be saddled with (no pun intended) another Dubya!!!!!
For me, what is most disappointing in Palin is that she is a willing pon in this game of politics. She knows she is in over her head, yet wiling to stand there and look pretty reading her little cheat cards. As a woman, Im grossly disappointed that she is ok with being a political ploy....slap in the face to educated women everywhere.
As for McCain...dont even get me started. The whole repuglican campaign is just sorry!
So.... she's Reagan with lipstick??
I am familiar with ALL of the "institutions of higher learning" that Palin
"attended". The path to "academic success" for a moron is to take the bulk of your degree requirements at "paper mills" and then to transfer into a decent school (U of Idaho) to pursue a "bottom of the barrel" major ... journalism. A dead monkey could get a degree using this path. Palin
is a clown. The only thing dumber than a hockey player is a hockey mom.
HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA
This is one of the funniest things I've heard ever! John McCain actually made a funny joke. Thanks McCain. When you go back to being a Senator full time in January, you'll have plenty of time to tell jokes. You're always so full of them.
Too bad Bush wasn't questioned like this when he first ran for president.
You've got to be kidding.......As a female of very high intelligence, I find it insulting that they would actually compare this "stepford wife" to the brilliant mind of Bill Clinton.
Or she could be the next George W. Bush
Isn't it funny how they go after Palin, on experience, but Obama has less experience.... He has been on the campaign trail for the majority of his 3 years in the Senate.
shes mentally challenged....
NEITHER
Mcain has Alzeimer, he can't remember. Thats why every time he opens his mouth he say what he wants. Grandpa Mccain has to protect his granddaughter Palin from more humiliation.
Yah, that's right. Caribou Barbie is the second coming of Reagan and the New Bill Clinton.
And McSame is the 21st Century's version of Emperor Norton.
I beleive this statement to be true. Sarah Palin can relate to Main Street and when she finds her legs, she will confront corruption and partisan finger pointers right to their faces. She brings real 'Change' that Obama can only dream about. Oh yeah, and listen to Obama followers spew hatred......not what we want for America!
Democrats... when you gleefully trash, bash and attack your own BEST candidate.... when you swiftboated HRC out of the race based on sexist hate and filthy allegations....
You allow a lesser candidate- or candidates- to fill the leadership void.
Yeah, only except SHE HAS NO IDEA WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT. Isolate her from all the advisers and speech writers for two weeks and see what you get.
McCain is out of his freaking mind!
Jared September 30th, 2008 11:15 am ET
You liberals are to funny with your crude ungracious comments…..and I can't wait till Nov 5th to see your reactions….
You repubs are just plann nuts to think the American people are not on to you republs this time around. Obama doesn't have to any thing else for here on becasue McShame have lost this rest just on all his bad judgements. He can lie to his face tund red about Obama until Nov. and he still will not win.
Palin is Palin. She's not Reagan or Bill Clinton. She's the next Bush and Cheney and this is not a no-brainer.
I couldn't respond very fast, because I was trying to stop laughing.
Palin is the Next George W. Bush. All you have to do is listen to the two of them speak back to back and you soon realize there are amazing simularities.
Comparing either McCain or Palin to great presidents is a slap in the face to, well, great presidents.
McSame's choice of Palin was anti-American. He claims to put "country first," but when push came to shove he put his own political ambition above what would be best for us. Shove off, liar!!
You democrats are the most hate-filled people on the planet. You folks deserve to have the leadership you do. A group of elected officials that not only like to label people. They also like to take all good plans for themselves and then when something goes wrong, are the first to blame somebody else.
Just wait til the VP debate, folks. Watch Biden go down in flames.
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The MCcain campaign is a sexist campaign. If I were Palin, I would have told MCsame I could speak for myself during round 2 of Couric's interview. It really made her look as if she could not handle her water by having MCsame sitting next to her and answering and defending her. Not a good impression, and impressions are everything in a General Election.
Jared...our reactions?? Jumping up and down for Barack Obama, the next President of the USA!!!!
Bill Clinton is a Rhodes Scholar. Palin is clearly NO Rhodes Scholar.
OMGosh! How disrespectful and insulting to even think (much less say out loud on national TV) ot comparing Sarah Palin to Presidents Reagan and/or Clinton - shameful!
I think the idea that existed on the Hill 'that Americans are stupid' is pie in the face of Sen. McCain's campaign. The lion surely roared yesterday.
Hey Gate – are you from this world? You are now saying that Sarah Palin is comparable to Admiral James Stockdale? Well, Admiral Stockdale could answer the questions, he just did it in plain fashion and not in a PC way (that is about it for comparison). Educated at one of the best colleges in the country, served bravely in defending our country. please...
Any comparison of Palin to Reagan and Clinton is an insult to Reagan and Clinton. Dan Quayle, maybe.
Grabbing at straws! Clinton was govenor for ten years and Regan for eight not including their other public service (Clinton) and military service (Regan). I'm not sure how Palin's experience even comes close...it doesn't. I as a woman, would not vote for a woman because she is a woman. I will vote for a candidate that can make this nation great again. Palin better served as a parody on SNL. Go home Sarah! If she/they are elected, count this american as an expat!
Palin is all right. She can help the country she loves in many ways. Being in the White House is not one of them. Keep her in the news, it is fun to watch her make a fool of herself.
When we finally get tired of all the drama; We will do what is right and vote Obama!!!
I was gonna clean my room until I got high
I gonna get up and find the broom but then I got high
my room is still messed up and I know why
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
Really Clinton and Reagan...smh
Not even close...They are carismatic speakers whereas she can barely speak smh he is so out of touch....
We know Reagan and we know Clinton, Ms. Palin is no Reagan or Clinton, she is Sarah Palin. Let her make her own legacy. The GOP dropped the ball on this and she is paying the price. I do not blame her. They put too much pressure on her, which is the reverse of what they actually wanted to do. McCain seems to be allowing the pressure to get to him, now.
Henry
I do not know were you idiots come up with that Palin is not qualified. IF SHE IS NOT QUALIFIED THEN SURELY OBAMA IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A SCOUT LEADER. PLEASE MEDIA QUIT BEING SO BIASED IN SUCH DUNG. QUIT THIS KIND OF OF COVERAGE. I AM SICK OF OBAMA THIS AND OBAMA THAT. HE IS A TERRIBLE FIGURE OF SOMEONE TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. JUST WHAT IS HE QUALIFIED AT.
Comparing her to Clinton and Reagan? I would be insulted if I were Clinton and the Reagan family but knowing Clinton he is looking at her with those I want that eyes. The McCain campaign are going to re-introduce her, forget about that let's concentrate on the economy.
This is a joke, right? This woman is absolutely clueless! Comparing her to Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton is an insult to both former Presidents!
OBAMA-BIDEN 08
Clinton is way smarter than Reagan ever was, and Sarah doesn't have to be smart, she just has to learn her lines. This woman is not swift, stop trying to pretend she will ever be smart.
Also, I understand why she's not too bright. She keeps her kids out of school for this? Barack Obama would NEVER do that, never.
Obama/Biden 08
This is like a bad Disney movie that just got worst and Sarah Palin is the leading actress. I'm scared for my country that she can even possibly be President one day. Her closest comparison in modern times would have to be Dan Quayle. Yikes!
Democrats... when you gleefully trash, bash and attack your own BEST candidate.... when you swiftboated HRC out of the race based on sexist hate and filthy allegations.... A sorry day for Americans when we had to witness that ugly, disrespectful, vitriolic rain of rage against Hillary...
You allow a lesser candidate- or candidates- to fill the leadership void.
obama is black so he shouldnt win!!!
Palin didn't run for Presidency, she was tapped to be a vp. That's the difference!!
Palin the next Bill Clinton ( please ). Perhaps a comparative with Bush would have been more appropriate.
Never followed Reagan's political career closely enough, but Bill Clinton is easily one of the most intelligent and visionary US Presidents of modern time.
If Chris Brown's insulting Bill Clinton on the Letterman show wasn't enough you had to publish this... but if she ever ends up becoming the VP, she better smarten up.
I am looking forward to the debate on Thursday, may be she changes my mind.
Odd choice for Sara's photo; I'm not a supporter, but there seems to be some bias.
I beleive this statement to be absolutely true. Sarah Palin can relate to Main Street and when she finds her legs, she will confront corruption and partisan finger pointers right to their faces. She brings real 'Change' that Obama can only dream about. Oh yeah, and listen to Obama followers spew hatred......not what we want for America!
Free Bullwinkle!
that one is easy check her I. Q . PALIN that is might be 85 Bill Clinton183
If you mean will get caught cheating on the " First Dude" with an intern , than I say yes
I've talked to my friends in VA, MI, PA and NV. McCain should be VERY worried.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. Maybe Bill will quit gussing over her now. Hillary should keep a sharp eye on him. His tongue has been hanging out ever since McCain introduced Palin to the world... What a joke...
What a joke. Reagan and Clinton might have been underestimated, but at least they could provide coherent answers to questions. Whether you agreed with them or not doesn't matter - they could clearly articulate their point of view in virtually any topic, even if it was sometimes political double talk. Palin can't even do that.
...With that headline, you must be kidding...right?
Send McCain some Aricept, maybe it will stop the mental decline he is starting to experience. Oh, wait he can only focus on one thing at a time. Apparantly when he made his VP choice he was trying to do something else and slipped up.
Rise, Hillary Rise.
You created a void of leadership by sabotaging HRC.
Now lesser candidates WILL fill that void.
She isn't even the next Dan Quayle. She shouldn't even been in the same sentence as Reagan or Clinton.
Pailin is like a little kid who did something wrong and then had to get her Dad to come and speak up for her. Her misstep with Katie C. and then running back to her with her Dad on her arm was so juvenile...OMG and we are in some way thinking her name belongs next to Reagan and Clinton. The insult in the suggestion is indicative of blasphemy.
Here is Palin looking like a college freshman who just called her daddy on the cell phone and told him daddy the professor just failed me on political science 101. Please come and talk to them so I can have a makeup test.
Yup! Let's see Palin's Rhodes Scholar credentials. Or, how's about just letting us see her cumulative grade point average from the 5 mediocre colleges she attended along with the courses she claimed to have studied.
IF PALIN IS SO QUALIFIED, WHY DOES McCAIN HAVE TO CHAPERONE HER TO HER INTERVIEWS AND RALLIES?
IF HE'S SO CONFIDENT IN HIS CHOICE, WHY DOESN'T HE LET HER LOOSE TO DO HER THING?
COULD IF BE.... BUYER'S REMORSE??
Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have one very important difference. They were chosen by their repsective parties as presidental canidates through voting and the political process. They were then voted by the people into office. Sarah Pailn was picked by one man's descision with no input from the people.
Every time that McCain condemns people for saying that Palin has no experience to lead, he shoots himself in the foot. He is running almost 100% on the notion that Obama doesn't have enough experience and these messages are contradicting each other. I think McCain is running a really confusing campaign.
Let's see, was it Palin who said that there are "57" states? Oh, no, it was OBAMA. Yeah, he's a real intellectual giant. Not really smarter than a 5th grader, though.
And was it Palin who said President Roosevelt spoke to the nation on TV in 1929. Oh, no, that was BIDEN. 5th graders win again!
Finally.....a nominee that we Democrats can just sit back and
enjoy! I'm loving this show. The GOP nominees are burying themselves!
After thursday debate will have a better idea...
OMG, for him to say such a thing after he had to BABYSIT her during that second interview with Couric and stepped in and cut Palin off when she said something he hadn't scripted for her...he is seriously off his old-dude meds.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN (like grown ups who can achieve TRUE greatness)
She's just like Bill Clinton, except for the Rhodes Scholar part.
Once you become stuck in the pathological liar state, even YOU believe everything you have been told/said/read. Is there a medication to reverse THAT!?
Yea, and if pigs had wings they could fly also.
Can I say that?????
Oh, please! It is an insult to compare her even to George W Bush. For all his faults & gaffes, Bush atleast forms complete sentences, & gives somewhat relevant answers most of the time.
OMG, you got to be kidding me.
McCain never fails to amuse me with statements like this.
It has nothing to do with economy or anything significant to what is going on in this country. It's all about getting elected – we'll worry about that later.
If you're trying to pschy Joe Biden out, sorry but ain't gonna work. Something comprehensible had yet to come up on Palin's mouth.
Palin is having a hard time finding her stride, McCain needs to let her go and do her own thing – she will do fine!!! She doesn't have an 80% approval rating in Alaska for being a bumbling idiot, and if the media wasn't playing "gotcha" journalism all the time everyone else would like her too.
The comparision is obviously ridiculous.
And, it just shows how misguided McCain is.
McCain – Palin – not ready to lead !!
CNN, in Ratings we Trust.
Seriously. This is dumb.
This is utter BS. Sarah Palin in the league of Reagan and Clinton?
They (Reagan and Clinton) had fought bitter primaries and ended up at the top of the ticket. Palin was a last minute impulse option by the aging and frankly quite indecisive senator McCain.
I am a Republican but I'm disgusted with the direction of the country's foreign policy of unilateralism, endless wars, bad financial decisions, risky choices (in wars and selection of the vice presidential candidate) etc. This is sure harbinger of dark days ahead were McCain to get elected. With friends like this who needs enemies.
I am putting my country first and voting Democrat this time.
Palin is exactly what we need right now and she will definitely get the small business owner vote.
McCain/Palin 2008!!!
The bottom line is, Sarah Palin does not get it and John McCain made a bad choice when he played politics trying to get the Clinton supporters on board. It failed just like the Bush administration has. This is just a preview of what a McCain administration would be....disastrous!!!!
No Way, No How, No McCain/Palin
Barack the Vote!!!!!!
as they are trying again to
DECEIVE THE PEOPLE
with another version of the SAME BAILOUT of
CRIMINAL BILLIONAIRES on walls street!
TELL THEM TO SPEND 700 BILLION DIRECTLY ON PEOPLE ON MAIN STREET!
TELL THEM TO CREAT FAIR-PAYING REAL JOBS!
TELL THEM TO FREEZE FORECLOSURES AND RESTRUCTURE MORTGAGES!
TELL THEM HELL NO TO ANY OTHER VERSION OF ROBBERY!
Bush is Bush without the brains. Palin is even worse in the smarts department. If he wanted a qualified female republican, he could have gone with Christie Todd Whitman, but she has been called a RINO by conservatives almost as often as McCain himself. He wanted to throw a bone to the base, and he made an enormously irresponsible choice. Hope that doesn't foretell the choices he would make as president.
Can't wait to see Palin beat the pants of Biden in the debate. You Nobama loosers...what experience does he have? Why don't you read The Case Against Barack Obama. FYI, in case you're wondering, I'm an independent.
Ummmm......No.
Sarah Palin is very pretty. Sarah Palin is.......????
More like Miss Teen South Carolina..
Did anyone see her interview with Curic?
Linking Bailout to Health Care plans ? Huh
Gov. Palin is not running for President – she will be John McCain's VP – should he win. When she is running for President – then I will decide if she is credible. Until then my focus is on Obama and McCain.
What? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha
*puts down fork*
Let me get this straight.....McCain somehow thinks that Palin is in the same league as Reagan and Clinton? hahahahhaahhahahahahahah
McCain......you have truly lost it!
God help us all if this no brainer become President . It a disgrace to photo Ragan and Clinton with this woman. Palin can never be like them. "Go Obama & Biden Go"
HAHA McCain picking Palin was the best thing that could have ever happened for the Democrats!
Palin is Bush with lipstick
ha, ha, ha, ha, oh my god, ha, ha, ha, ha, oh my god, now I know McCain needs to retire even from the Senate, it is time to admit that his old way of thinking and his so called changed policies will not work in the 21st century, ha, ha, ha, ha, aaaaaaah.... Palin the next Clinton or Regan, ha, ha, ha, I agree with all the other bloggers, once everybody learns what McCain just said, comparing Palin to Bill Clinton and Reagon, then they know that he is losing it and needs to just bow out gracefully because his thinking and judgment is way off to become President, he is certainly not being Presidential at all and certainly not during the first debate. ha, ha, ha, aaaaaaaahh, ha...
Comparing Sarah Palin to President Clinton is an abhorrent insult. He was a Rhodes Scholar, she is not. He has an advanced degree, she does not. He was a multi-term governor, she is in her first term. His motto was, "It's the Economy stupid," she couldn't correctly identify elements of the economic bailout plan. So please, stop insulting the American people with sensationalization.
Garp, do you mean Gump as in Forrest Gump. Your comments show why 53% of Americans approve of this disgrace of a VP candidate. To even think that Palin is the next Reagan or even more insulting, the next Clinton is an insult to Clinton's very intelligence. Clinton was a rhoad scholar, do you know what that means? It means he was a gifted, bright, and highly intellectual individual who knew a great deal about the world before he became president. This knowledge is what he took with him to the White House. Sarah Palin actually said the 700 Billion dollar bailout was for the health insurance industry! Are you kidding me. If this the best female candidate that the republican party can come up with, they are in big trouble.
RIDICULOUS!!!! No comparison...Give me a break CNN...You all are giving this woman to much credit....I can't even stand to hear her speak...The voice along gets under my skin...She is just not presidential material...None...
I DON'T THINK SO ON EITHER COUNT. GIVE ME A BREAK. PREPOSTEROUS.
No, she won't be the next Clinton, or even Reagen. Clinton was (is) very shrewd, whether you agree with his politics or not. I never thought Reagen was particularly admirable, never saw much there, to be honest. I thing Palin is probably bright enough, but completely in over her head and she is too arrogant to realize that. She has always bullied her way into getting whatever she wants. She has that mean streak republicans seem to like when it isn't being directed at them.
How can you possibly compare Palin to EITHER of these people. Both Clinton and Reagan had LOADS more experience than Palin.
Mr Clinton had been a multiple term gov of a state with aprox 4 times the pop of Alaska and Reagan a multiple term gov of the largest pop state in the contry! No comparison. Even though I have been known to remember the Reagan years darkly and with bitterness...I would still rather have him as VP or pres ANYDAY over Palin
Are you kidding me...I wouldn't compare this hick with anyone!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008&2012
Does McCain think that if he keeps saying something over and over that people will believe him? Palin compares in no way to Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton because of her lack of Clinton's education and her lack of Reagan's ability to communicate. Another significant difference is that she has chosen to be McCain's vice president in some kind of nutty second-banana internship, instead of running for the top job on her own. Clinton would never have done that, and Reagan didn't do it.
McCain is an idiot. How powerful did this woman look when doing a joint interview with McCain. She should be supporting him but it's the other way around. She looked like she had to go and get her father because she couldn't handle the interview. If she can't handle Katie Couric, you can just imagine how she will be with world leaders.
The joke is over America, let's get down to business and select the best two people for the job–Barack and Joe.
Obama/Biden 08
Proud to have voted for the very BEST candidate- Hillary Clinton.
All yee haters for Obama... suffer the repercussions for all your dirty, vulgar, foul, filthy, denigration of a great warrior leader.
Why?
Because she was female and not a young black male.
I knew Reagan, I know Clinton. Sarah Palin, you are no Reagan/Clinton!
Where did Regan go to school?
Ridiculous question ... but for the sake of it, hmmmmm .... let's see take a look from the beginning ....
BS Georgetown
Rhodes Scholarship Oxford
JD Yale
OR
5 school/5 Year BS in Communications (funny ... that's sort of what she actually seems to be doing ... "BS" in communicating) Univ of Idaho.
Enough said! The only thing Clinton and Palin have in common is that their last name ends in "n".
Once again ... I'm voting for the SMART one!
TURN VA BLUE!!
Obama/Biden '08 and beyond!!!!!!!!!!!
HA HA. Thank you cnn. I needed a good laugh today.
HA! Bill Clinton compared to Palin!
means he's a moron which has been more noticable of late.
I propose the Barbie Doll song for Palin's theme song.
Palin is clearly not ready.. I don't know how republicans can justify McCain's VP choice at this point. He had so much more time than Obama to properly vet candidates for his VP spot. This was a terrible gimmick that is back firing on McCain big time. How can anyone dem or rep honestly say they feel confident in putting theirs that their childrens future in Palins hands. Not I.
WILL SHE HAVE THE INTERN SCANDAL?
She can match Clinton in that only.