Just what we want as the second most powerful person in the world in line to be the most powerful. A beer swilling, cutesy, prom queen with no depth. And its not only the "liberals" after her. Some of the most staunchest conservatives are questioning her ability and McCain's judgment in choosing her. Of course, those conservatives who don't hew the party line are "elitists."

What did our founding fathers wrought?

10 years sober

Wrong, Palin. We're ticked that McCain, ever the hypocrite, chose someone with absolutely no foreign policy experience and far-right radical views (particularly no abortion options for rape victims) to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. If you think that the American people don't realize that you were chosen for ONE reason—to try (and fail, judging from the polls) to take Hillary supporters away from Obama—you're an even bigger fool than I thought.

If you want McCain to have a chance, resign from the position of running mate now and recommend that he chose someone far more qualified, like Huckabee or Romney. Or some random guy off the street who weren't for multi-million dollar bridges to nowhere before they were against them. They're more qualified, too.

Katie, criticsim of Palin is not just coming from "liberals". It's coming from everywhere. The woman is a moron and the only time she doesn't say anything that sets off a cringe reflex is when she's parroting off the spoon fed lines she learned in debate camp.

You have to laugh at these Republicans who seem infatuated with Ms. Palin because she's from Alaska or something. The kool-aid drinkers have failed to take a step back and examine her on the issues facing this country and she really is very clueless, to say the least. This goes to show all what kind of judgement John McCain has.

Liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

America is the most powerful country in the world, but……

why does America continue to ruin its image around the world when many people continually try to label Obama as a Muslim, say that "liberal" is bad and weak and that…….

….it is OK to lie and spin truth about good people.

It is so sad to watch Republicans do whatever they need to do to win.

She wants to manage the US economy and can't even manage a simple 401k plan? My 401k plan has been making money as the market sinks because its invested properly.

Another desperate attempt by SP to create rapport with people…

Sure Joe-6-pack needs to be represented, but I am not sure that you would want Joe-6-pack running the country… Matt Damon was right… a very bad Disney movie…

The veteran soldier and the hockey-mum come joe-6-pack… how sad.

I am not american and cannot vote, but it is clear that Obama has a vision to integrate american with the rest of the world, McC/P are desperately trying to get the vote of the fearful and the closed minded… I really hope you wake up… the world is not out there to get you and if America starts talking to people and showing up as a leading force, everyone will follow.

Its the 21st century, go out of your borders and travel like the rest of the inhabitants of planet earth. You will realise it's a lot nicer than the scaremongers are wanting you to believe.

We love you guys, dont shoot yourself in the foot again for the 3rd time.

sorry to hear it you should have gone into bonds august of 07 like I did I'm not a collage grad and we saw this storm on the horizon and the experts didn't. Perhaps a lot of alittle common sence should be put into the Gov't ya think.

Rep. Pres. Liberal Demo Congress no more one party rule!

2012

isn't the current occupant of the whitehouse, a joe six-pack?

It's too bad she lost all of that money…I am stilling hoping for her early retirement in November though

I'm an average American and I believe I could debate (and win the debate) with Palin on foreign affairs. I also have lost money in the stock market - as has just about everyone else. I listen to what she says (when we get the chance to hear her speak) and I cannot believe she has any better grasp on the problems and possible solutions than I do. In fact, from listening to her I believe I have better common sense and reasoning skills than she does. Yet I don't think I'm ready to be the VP of this country.

And with all that being said, if I don't think I'm ready - I know she isn't.

I don't believe Palin lost 20k in this meltdown. This is just another stunt to act like she care about he economy and American people. Why is she just now coming up with she lost this money now? People I know who really lost their money checked on this a couple a weeks ago!! The conservatives will say or do any thing to try and gain grounds!!

1. I do not Joe normal six pack as my vice president. Joe normal six pack does not understand the economy. 2. I am a financial planner and Sarah and Todd should have moved their money into money markets and fixed accounts 8 months age. This shows a lack of knowledge of the market.

The only way Sarah Palin should go to Washington DC is as a tourist. She has all the intellect of Dan Quayle.

James Wilson and Olivia, just remember you're supporting losers.

Why would you support losers?

We're all going to need a six pack every day if this moron and John McLame make it to the White House. I saw the piece on CNN last night about the island in Alaska where you can actually see Russia. It's hilarious that Caribou Barbie has never even been there and doesn't have a clue about that, as well as anything else. It's shameful of McLame that he abandoned all of his morals and values in picking her just so he could win at any cost. Pitiful. Sit him down and make sure he gets his meds on a regular basis.

Just say NO to Bush 44.

I really think, she thinks this race for VP is a joke. She is trying to appeal to the rednecks and she sounds very stupid. That is right, rednecks. Mrs. Palin do not need to be in that VP position because she is not capable of holding her on. This debate will show the world how she is so out of touch with what is going on all around her. McShame should be ashame of himself picking a person like Gov. Palin to be second in command. This country is looking for great leadership in this time of crisis. This is no Joke Gov. Palin! So act as such. Get it together, or resign! That is the bottom line. We don't need 4 more years of dummies running this country again. Vote for Obama and Biden 08′

She's an insult to Joe-Six Pack Americans everywhere.

What a joke!

What does she mean by six pack? Does she say that all Americans are drunk and drink six packs every night? Or is this just a weekend American-thing? I don't drink beer. . .well, maybe a beer here and there, but certainly not a six pack. So since I don't know what a six pack American is and I need to ask.

Is this type of American, that Palin is one of, anything different than a tobacco-chewin' American? Or is this type of American, because I don't know, any different than an American that prefers Pabst Blue Ribbon over Budweiser, even though Budweiser is now owned by a non-American firm?

Or maybe she is saying that the average American has six-pack abs. But she doesn't look like she frequents her in-house gym very often. . .maybe her in-house tanning bed, but not the gym.

We need total honesty for a change folks - Palin has that. Do you want Wallstreet and WA cleaned up, or don't you want a cleaner system? She cleaned up Alaska and took care of the good ole boys who were picking the pockets of the Alaskan residents.
The Senate has I'm sure many that scored 1600 on the SATS, however have no common sense. They are for "self" only…with exception of a handful.
Harry Truman was a good Pres and he was as down to earth as there was, in fact he saved America. He also was not popular as there was war at that time as well…….yrs later he became a hero - Americans live in the moment. It is time for Americans to buy only what they can afford as well.
John McCain saw the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac problem coming and in 2005 and 2007 authored bills to stop the problem we have today….listen to the facts folks !
Jack Carlson
Seattle WA

It seems that McCain/Palin think it's perfectly fine to just 'steal' Obama's stances and even their sayings and adopt them as their own. Hasn't it been Biden that's laid claim to the "Joe Six Pack" label? It's just too obvious that McCain's campaign is chaotic. Of course the logical thing to do is to look at the most successfully run campaign in the history of America and follow their lead. That, my friends, would be Obama's campaign, by the way. So when "experience" wasn't paid attention to by America, they "adopted" Obama's message of "change". Simply put, McCain/Palin sit back and see what Obama's going to do, criticize him for it and when that doesn't work - say exactly the same thing as if they first came up with the idea(s). Didn't Pat Boone do the same thing with Little Richard's songs during the 50's? Folks didn't want their kids listening to "those people's" music, so they simply "adopted" the same song and put a new face on it. Guess McCain says "if it worked for Pat Boone, it can work for me!"

Palin's comment are extremely disingenuous. I'm sure she has lost money in the stock market. I'm sure it's troubling to her. I'm sure she believes that she relates to others who have lost money. The difference is that she has no worry whatsoever that she may lose her house, or not be able to pay for gas, or have to choose which bills to pay and which ones to not pay.
Her unmitigated gall in presuming to *share* some common bond with those of us who actually work for a living , is beyond dishonest. Tell me Sarah Palin: do you lie awake at nite wondering how you're going to pay your bills next month, or tuition for your kids, or how you're going to pay for gas?
In case nobody has told you….you are not like us. It's insulting when you compare yourself to those of us who actually do something for a living.
Please. Quit. Now.

When she left her stewardship of Wasilla, Alaska as its mayor, they had a $22 million deficit. I do not want her to be second-in-command of our nation. You think we have financial problems now? Between her record and McCain's 9 houses and 13 cars, they don't know squat about finances or economics. Go have another 6-pack and shoot a moose, Mrs. Palin.

Personally, I don't understand what is so great about having a leader "just like us". I know I'm not capable of leading the free world. I fear someone "just like me". I want some one who is better than me. That's why you have leaders. To be greater than the rest. We had a president that was just like us, and he got us into this. I'm ready for someone a little smarter and a lot more pragmatic.

PALIN . . . YOU ARE A COUPLE BEERS SHORT OF A SIX PACK!

Do people really and truly understand that she will be sitting a heartbeat away from the presidency, backing up a 72-year-old guy who has a history of cancer?

Nothing drives me nuts more than listening to some of these folks who act as if we shouldn't expect Palin — and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden — to be well-versed on national issues, foreign policy and the social and cultural issues that have to define America.

I resent Palin's characterization of "normal" Americans. Nor do I think that Palin in any way represents most of us. Most of us don't have $20,000 to invest, let alone lose. We are lucky if we have a 401K at all!!

They need to keep her on a Leash..Seriously - this is getting way of hand - this lady should not be talking to anyone and mean anyone. This is so spooky. Can my 10 year run - his IQ is higher than Sarah's?

Hockey mom, Joe sickpack…. she is looking for some group besides right wing religious nuts to appeal to. I also agree with other posters here about losing 20K doesn't make you a Joe six pack.

If I don't understand what you're saying, I want it to be because you're incredibly smart, not incredibly stupid. I don't want my next door neighbor running the country. I want the guys who went to law school, who know law-making, who read a newspaper!!

Joe six Pack ?

She is talking about Joe Biden indirectly….what a sexist comment
Palin is a sexist !!!

OMG, this women is not qualified to lead this country. We have too many problems for this joke of a leader to fill in for VP and God help us all for president. The american people should demand the very best for this country and I am insulted and in disbelief that some think she is capable of this task. John McCain and the whole republican party should ashamed of themselves to even think we could accept a ticket that lacks the qualifications to lead. I can't believe this country's voters are so stupid. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!! Sarah is a joke and if they get in office it won't be funny.

I wish I had $20,000 to loose in the stock market! What kind of account did they have that they lost more than $20,000?

I don't mind that Todd Palin worked hard and saved well, but don't call yourself average when your household income is easily $200,000 + annually, and your housing is provided by the state of Alaska. That's not average.

So I guess we're suppose to feel sympathy for Palin just because she lost 20,000?

And how did that work out for you America???

How curious how those who derided a VERY SMART and EDUCATED and SUCCESSFUL Mitt Romney are stating that we need someone smarter than an average "Joe". Indeed, I want someone smarter than me to be the chief executive officer of the country. I'd also like to have someone with a track record of leadership, lead the country. So, as I make my decision, I'm voting for the Presidential candidate who has the abilty to get things done, John McCain. Here's something else, under democratic leadership in the house and senate in the past two years, are you better off or worse off? I urge all to seriously consider the answer to this question.

…that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency? Really, Gov. there is a difference between representing the average American and being an "average American". I don't understand how someone who makes twice the income of the average Alaskan FAMILY feels like she is an average American. This is the same person who made 64K as a mayor of a town with less than 10,000 people and in her second term hired an administrator to DO MOST OF THE DAY TO DAY ACTIVITES of mayor for her. This is a person who spent 312 nights of the year at home as opposed to the govenor's mansion, six hours away from the capital. This is the person who was known for texting on her Blackberry when in meetings with legislators, if she bothered to show up at all. So she's saying the average American makes over 100K a year, and doesn't have to show up to work everyday?

I'll take the guy who sponsored the Violence Against Women Act (which protected women from domestic abuse, and date rape among other things), and made sure to not only go to work everyday, but also make the two hour commute to and from the capital to spend time with his family.

Fact is……..Joe 6-pac American is not the same "DUDE" that you are trying to identify with Govenor. "JOE" of today is better read and MORE involved. Frankly, many "JOE" Americans are actually "JO" Americans.Both sexes are EXTREMELY interested in the future of this country…………..even more importantly……based on interviews that you have given………..it would appear that most of them are better read than you are Madame Gov.

uhhhhhhhh………whatever………..is she saying Joe Six Pack is incoherent and has a lack of insight and thoughfulness? like her?

oh and no republican has any right to bag on any democrat about crazy preachers. SERIOUSLY.

She's right. i don't want joe-sixpack in the vp position. i want the most qualified.

Well said,JAMES WILSON. Well said.

palin has no clue she is no joe six pack american who does she think she is i am a woman and certain do not think like her. she is way out there palin has no idea she ought to go back to alaska. she has no experience and knowledge of anything palin is with a 72 yr old man who could drop dead at any moment. do we really want her to run our country????????? please think about it

On Palin:

If she is a "Joe six-pack," does this mean she drinks beer?

If she doesn't blieve that Energy is the source of our universe and life, does this mean she talks to "It" or "God?"

I hope that Joe treats her like an equal and tears her apart. I hope she breaks down and cries "wee, wee, wee, all the home."

I don't want to live in this country if she is talking to dignitaries or doing absolutely anything in decision making.

We would have Speaker Pelosi as President when McCain croaks.

The debate will remind me of Burns and Allen. It will be the best comedy show I have ever seen.

Dan Kelly
jkelly104@cox.net

If this woman had put her name into consideration for the Republican Presidential primaries, she would have been driven from the field with snide guffaws by the same people who are trying to sell her now. Honestly tell me I'm wrong. She has no business being where she is.

As someone from the Caribbean who's watching the US elections, I have to say we were way more fortunate in our choice of women leaders. So far we've had a female Prime Minister of two islands, and a Deputy Prime Minister of another - and all three of them were brilliant, highly intelligent women - no Joe six-packs.

Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the UK, whether you agreed with her views or not, was another example of a brilliant mind (now sadly diminished by Alzheimer's), but again, tellingly, no Joe six-pack.

How dare she stereo-type us average Joe's as always having a six-pack handy!! And why do they always exploit military members and their families? We can all see right through their charades.

if she lost that much because of this economic crash that her party created, maybe she can really be transparent and openly declare her tax returns.

also, the american public is smart enough to know that even though you're an outsider wanting to be a heartbeat away from the presidency, you have to have the necessary skills to do a very important job, a job that billions of americans would look up to and rely on, a job that the rest of the world would be dependent on. a normal joe-six-pack american is not it. i am a normal joe-six-pack and i know very well i'm not qualified to be the vice president of the most powerful on earth.

i'm now truly convinced that sarah palin is not only delusional, but overly ambitious and would not care who gets in her way. she would even sell her soul to the devil to get what she wants and that scary. the devil, however, is waiting in alaska when she returns after november 4th to answer for her transgressions.

IT IS A WHOLE LOT BETTER TO SUPPORT YOUR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BY VOLUNTEERING AND MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR CAMPAIGN THAN BLOGGING ON CNN . IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT YOU BLOG HERE UNLESS YOU BACK IT UP WITH CONVIC.TION . AMERICANS WILL VOTE INTELLIGENTLY BY CHOOSING THE CANDIDATE WITH EXPERIENCE, JUDGEMENT
AND A PROVEN PATRIOTIC AMERICAN WHO PUTS "COUNTRY FIRST."

Lost $20,000? TAKE A NUMBER, CARIBOU BARBIE.

And be thankful it was only $20,000 you out-of-touch whiner.

Sarah Palin must have failed the second grade twice,because if me not mistaken she is 46 years old,that would make her 11 years old in the second grade.I was only 8 years old in second grade.Joe biden did not give any major speeches on television in 1972,you could not find footage of Joe nowhere on television unless you are talking about the tragic loss of his wife and daughter.

She'll do fine.
Unlike her rivals–she has NO ties–to the elitist Harvard and Yale alumnus who believe it's their destiny–and theirs alone to control the government and finance of the United States.

A breath of fresh air and a wake up call to the Kennedy's, Bush's, Clinton's, and Obama's of the country–we want representation!

Sorry, but in these tough times, I don't want a "Joe six-pack" running the country. Give me the "elite" (the best of the best).

In response to the other thread that was closed to comments, Gov. Palin knows full well that the comments she made about Joe Biden being in the senate since she was in 2nd grade was clearly an attack.

To All Palin Supporters: Can you please stop and consider something for a second…What if she really is that dumb. What if it's not the media and Democrats picking on her, but that she really is that clueless? The woman couldn't name one Supreme Court Case other than Roe v. Wade. Not one….not even Gore v. Bush that decided the 2000 election for god's sake. She couldn't even name one magazine or newspaper that she reads for current events. Not only is she not smart, she doesn't care about the world around her, and the worst part is the fact that she is so smug about it.

McVeigh was a terrorist for bombing the Federal Building in Oklahoma
and he was not a Muslim if I remember it correctly! So please don't even bring OBAMA'S religion. After all he graduated at Harvard Com laude with a law degree and as a former professor of constitutional lawyer I would trust him more better than McCain. McCain didn't have good grades when he graduated from Naval Academy.

The office of Vice presidency of the United States has certain prerequisites. They apply to ALL that seek the position, even Joe Six-pack.

Gov.Palin's resume is weak at best. Blackout her name at the top and would you even consider it?

Does the "average Joe Six Pack" have their lip liner tatooed on? She is a sham and a disgrace to her party and this country.

Sorry, Sarah. That's just not good enough. You talk and think like a 13 year old girl. We need a WOMAN in the VP slot. A woman with background and BRAIONS! You're not even worth your Alaska governor's salary!

Hoe about giving us the percentage drop that $20k represents - then we can tell if it was of any real consequence to her savings…

The only thing that scares me more than having Palin anywhere near the White House, is knowing there are Americans out there who want her as VP! If people like her smart-alexy comments and quick insults then give her a talk show. American desires much better than Palin in the highest offices!

Is she nuts or what! 20K - I would be depressed right now and my 401K didn't get hit like that… Avg Joe's have to actually work and not fake that they are intelligent. Way out of her League.

This is sick. America is facing real problems that require more than joe six pack at the helm. This logic puts a corner store clerk in the treasury, a bike courier in Transportation, and a travel agent in charge of foreigh affairs.

Palin, you are not new energy but the energy of someone vastly out of their league getting a shot that over 200 million of us are now qualified to hold as well.

If after all the loose and uninformed talk from Sarah Palin, Americans still believe the MCain-Palin ticket is the best team to lead America forward in the 21st century then Good Luck! Again I say get beyond race, and vote Obam?Biden.
You will get the leaders you deserve!?? Another Bush term? Do you really deserve that?

Concerned Canadian Cousin

DO NOT LEAVE THIS COMMENT IN MODERATION! FREE SPEECH!!!! REMEMBER?

I don't understand most of what comes out of Palin's mouth. ANd that I do understand is either fluff or bull.
And no, Palin, THIS American, and I'm sure there are many more who don't wish for, as you put it, "a
normal Joe 6-pack American representative" whatever the heck that means. What does that mean? Or are you just being patronizing, thinking if you can act down to earth enough, most of us will feel indebted to your generosity to stoop "to our level."

Don't do me any favors.

Many of us Americans are looking for someone at least a cut above average in intelligence, competence and integrity, and from what I continue to see, you simply aren't cutting it.

Frankly, I am surprised that you hold the position of governor.

Ah….. REALLY? I STILL FIND THIS WOMAN A JOKE!!!!
AS YOU CAN SEE ON THIS PICTURE, SHE CATERS TO WHITE WOMEN AND NOT ALL WOMEN!!!! I AM NOT SAYING THAT ALL WHITE WOMEN BELIEVE IN THIS CRAP SHE IS TALKING ABOUT, BUT ALOT OF WHITE WOMEN DO!!!!! THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE LOOK STRAIGHT THROUGH HER CRAP AND WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA!!!!!!

Whether she is or she's not, the VERY LAST THING WE NEED IN OUR HIGHEST POLITICAL OFFICE IS "JOE SIX-PACK". Ask yourself if you would be comfortable with your next-door neighbor representing the country. I would not.

It dont matter if she smart or not I still vote for Obamara. I thing and peple know that he will give us money and that is wut we need rite now. Not a butch of peple runnin they mouth

Her six pack contains only empty bottles. This is not true for the average Joe….. just look at Joe Biden.

To Donna in ID: Palin is not "an everyday person". Unlike full time working mothers like me, she has a job where, for the past 19 months, she has "worked" in her home (and charged Alaskans for it) for nearly twelve months out of that time. I have to show up each and every day at my job. She also has a husband who's home most of the time to care for the kids (my husband also has a full time job where he has to show up each day) and extended family who also take care of the kids (our families are either deceased or out of state). I guess Hillary was right… it DOES take a village. By the way, she also has a net worth from her various businesses that is in the millions (my net worth is my $300,000 townhome and the checking account). Wake up, America. She isn't the "new" anything. She's George W. in drag! (And by the way, I graduated from ONE four year college, as opposed to her attendance at five different colleges to get one lousy degree - which distinguishes us even further).

I don't want Joe Six Pack to be the next president or vice president. I want someone with exceptional intelligence and diplomatic skills.

Gov. Palin remembers listening to Senator Biden's speeches when she was in the second grade, yet she could not remember or clearly state anything McCain has done to "reform" Washington in his 26 years in the Senate?!?

She is clearly not qualified to to run for VP. It has nothing to do that she is governor or AK. Just her comments alone discredit her. There will always be gaffes, but seriously, if this person came into your house and wanted to sell you insurance and answered your questions like that, would you buy from her? If you were looking for a financial planner, and she answered questions like that, would you let her touch your money? The media is not trying to trip her up. They are asking her any question they would ask any politician, male or female. Hillary took the same questions. Palin simply doesn't even know what she it talking about. I am sure she is smart, have good principals and may be closer to the average American, but she is simply not the person for the job. Hit back at this comment, I know someone will, but you need to really step back and take an unbiased look at her. I don't know how to say this, but loosing 20K is a drop in the bucket. She is young and will get it back. My parents retired and have lost money and they don't have time to get it back.

Geez… Like ya know, like Miss Alaska… like Geez… 5 Years to get a B.S. in journalism…. Like Geez…

Geez, what a joke she is.

Dear Steve in NV,

Jimmy Carter will not be voted the WORST PRESIDENT IN MODERN HISTORY, as George W. Bush will be (the day he leaves office).

The amount Palin lost was modest. CNN may try to make it sound like she lost a fortune, but the truth is that she and her husband do not have a fortune.

why is this story still on the ticker.cnn republican bias

The "extrememe hostility" is nothing more than expecting honesty and competence from a potential president and she hasn't come close on either count.

Furthermore, I want someone with common sense in the White House. Palin has NONE.

»Sarah Palin=So LOVELY!So smart!…Oooh! So Wonderful!…Ooh!

Sarah Palin is the "real deal" and she has raised the neck hairs of some in the Media who apparently are little jealous of a woman as Vice Pres. Palin's records shows one of fighting for the decent, honest and good American.
Palin has been attacked like I"ve never seen anyone attacked - pretty cowardly in my opinion.
Where is the talk about Biden - his misstatements about history and facts are running 5-1 against him….to me that shows unfairness and a desire to "run the show in America" by the ABC, NBC and CBS crowd; and that is dangerous for America.
Bring back Walter Conkright…at least we have Lou Dobbs (who is not always right but is unbiased).
Joanne Buck
Minneapolis, Mn

I tink its great that Palin will be Veep cuz she is cool & stuff & she dont tink she is someting special just like mme so I hope she & Mcain win.

I WANT A COOL PREZ!!!!!!!

How can we look to Obama, Biden and McCain when they are all part of the problem—

They were all there while this problem was developing and none of them saw it or else they saw it and it wasn't in their personal interest to do anything about it–

Sarah is right–we need a Joe six pack type looking out for us—

Sarah was not insinuating age into her comment that Joe Biden was giving speeches as a congressman since she was two. It must be fun twisting a persons words to fuel your own agenda but she was just noting that hey, I will be debating a very knowlegable candidate in Joe Biden and if I can stand with this man then I have come a long way baby!

Good grief. Wasn't one Joe Six Pack Cowboy from Texas for 8 years enough? Look at the mess we are in …. everywhere!

I'll take the two attorneys to lead my country any day over Gramps and his puppet.

Obama/Biden '08

She is a total joke. News flash Palin, the average american does not have $20,000 to invest, yet alone lose. Try again, maybe you need McBush beside you to feed you the correct answers like in your second Katie Couric interview.

Obama/Biden '08

I am kind of surprised. Edwards, who has an Affair out side of marriage, and tells his wife about it is crucified.

Yet Obama, who has down right lied about his relationships with Ayers, with Rezko, and with Wright is the king of goodness?

He has an extremely narcissistic personality, and his claim to fame in four years will be a legacy of hate. Just read through the posts of his supporters?

Newsflash: Obama is just a man. Why all the infatuation? He has switched virtually every stance he ran on, proving that he stands for nothing and everything. He in essence called himself a blank screen which everyone could project their personal desires on.

Problem with that, many of the adoring supporters will become gravely disappointed to find out Obama isn't different than any other corrupt politician…only more polished.

Joe Six Pack means that sheis the everyday person and that is who she represents. People have been wanting change, someone who isn't part of the Washington crowd and when someone like Sarah comes along she is flogged by the media and people who are too stupid to realize what is really going on. You say you want change with Obam? Well if he is elected you will see change like you cannot imagine - And you won't like it.

Given our current economic situation and no planned exit out of Iraq, we simply can't afford to have a "Joe Six Pack" kinda girl a heart beat away from the Presidency.

This isn't fun and games here. I could care less if I can see myself having a drink with the VP of this country right now.

The current President got elected being a "Joe Six Pack" kinda guy because of two things. He father was a former President of the United States and we were coming out of the 1990's peace and prosperity years. Alot of the American people thought that any old "Joe Six Pack" could manage in that situation. We now know (those of you who voted for GW) were WRONG…

We simply can't afford to have Sarah Palin or John McCain in office at this critical time in our country's history. We need serious leadership and she simply AIN'T the one…

palin is an idiot her interviews are disgusting, stupid she should be running for vp she is unfit

James:
Your lack of intelligence at lease tells us how Bush was able to ruin this country. People like you voted for him twice.

I have been watching that the whole team of CNN is absurdly after Palin trying to ridcule her.

Let me say this very clearly:

1. MaCain ticket is going to win.
2. America is going to have a woman VP - Palin
3. Palin is definitely going to tackle issues much better than all the old bandicoots - who have ruined this country - particularly guys like OBAMA who just sit in the Senate and do nothing except try to get their own career graph going. Palin is true / honest and for the people - she learns fast and acts fast.

God bless Palin / Macain and America.

CNN, when are you going to broadcast and report on the connection of the Keating Five and McCain: As the stock market recovers from its biggest single-day drop since the crash of 1987, a former federal regulator who had a front-row view of John McCain's role in the Savings and Loan scandal says he is repeating some of the same mistakes.

"Laura" wrote…
"The only one has brain is Hillary Clinton and you know what, you voted for Obama Mucama, dont be so happy, wait until he gets there with his wife, she is the one will run this country. and you well how will be Hate, Hate, and more HATE."

My Respose…
"Hi Laura, may have that again, but in English this time? Thank you"!

One more incident that reflects McCain/Palin are out of touch with the everyday American lives. Maybe she can eat moose meat or move into one of McCain's 13 homes should her mortgage fail - from the looks of the past week, she may be looking for a new job. How many people have lost the pensions and cannot retire because of the lack of regulations and/or corporate greed. GIVE US A BREAK!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Gosh
the GOP seems to have a deep obsession with Muslims. It's about all they can talk about on the blogs—-why? Avoidance of other issues maybe? Fear of everything? What a bunch of scared fearful people. Are you afraid of WITCHDOCTORS TOO? because that seems to be Praline's faith, (SEE IT ON YOUTUBE—YIKES!!!) and you will be seeing the Kenya dude in the white house is mccain wins. Is that better than any other faith, and what all hockey moms will start to believe?

Take a religion course and get a clue–stop being SO AFRAID OF EVERYTHING…..EXCEPT VOODOO DOLLS IN THE OVAL OFFICE.

Fact: Palin is no less experienced than Obama, except for the harsh reality that if Obama is elected, he is not simply a "heart beat away" from the presidency, He WOULD BE, in spite of his lack of executive experience!!!!!

Fact: If voting for McCain is an act of racism (that card is played way, way, too much) and not a matter of voting for someone believed to be the better candidate based on experience and character, then voting for Obama is sexist and done simply because Obama supporters don't want a woman VP. The logic for one is just as ludicrous as the logic for the other. Get over the racist thing already and stand on something more substantial than that.

Didn't we just have "Joe Sixpack" from Texas as our president for 8 years? I don't think one would call that a huge success.

Sarah Palin is a joke. Total airhead. Its a shame that she is the governor of Alaska. She is downright stupid!!! No other way to say it.
OBama/Biden08

this woman is a joke, joke, joke and I am a woman. she talks about joe six pack, she was blessed by witchcraft at the church where they showed a video how come no one talks about how palin and her husband are avoiding court for troopergate palin is getting away with it if it were me or you we would be arrested she talks about stupid stuff, she insults women all over mcsame did this for politcal reasons he has no judgement, he has a bad temper, he shows contempt to obama and others very scary palin go home and take care of your newborn as other mothers would mcsame should drop out of the race

Idiot in the White House: Been there, done that, and don't have to do it again.

How about her state pension? Is that still secure?

»Sarah Palin=So interesting,so lovely,so smart=Next Vice-President. Yes.

Anybody can be a VP regardless of their experience and or their background however, Americans need to think before they vote in Nov. 4. I am a woman but I will not support Sarah Palin just because we don't share the views on abortion, religion and among other things. America is in great financial crisis and we have two wars going on. I don't think she is capable to handle the second HIGHEST POSITION IN THE UNITED STATES EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT. She can't even articulate simple answers to her interviews. I was going to vote for McCain but clearly his views does not reflect what America is today. I hope for the sake of our country voters will vote for someone who can again bring trust, respect and restore credibility in the world. I do believe that OBAMA can do that. People around the world have a highest regard to OBAMA compare McCain.

»I Love Soledad o´Brien!…I Love Suzanne Malveux!…»I LOVE Sarah Palin!…Why?!…Because i have GOOD TASTE!…McCain/Palin=The Presiential DREAM Ticket/Team,of course. Yes.

You may be a joe six-pack with no common sense. Why pretend that you are smart when you are not. No note cards or paper should be needed when you are speaking.

Unfortunatly for Palin and Mccain we Don't want Another Drunk President in the White House! After 8 Years of Bush being Drunk behing the will why would we want another One. Obama Biden the Sober choice in this Election

Sarah you have no idea what us Americans are going thru. You lost $20,000 last week. I feel real bad for you. Us Americans are living pay check to paycheck. You and John just dont get it.

Does she think she is the only one? One more incident that reflects McCain/Palin are out of touch with the American people. Maybe she can eat the moose she kills or live in one of McCain's 13 houses if her mortgage falls through. GIVE US A BREA!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

I actually don't feel bad about having someone on the VP ticket that doesn't have a whole lot of experience. After the Democrats nominated someone for their Presidential ticket that doesn't have any experience, I figured that it was okay to bring in someone who will have to learn on the job. Besides, John McCain would be the President, not Sarah Palin. Obama would actually be the only President, who would have to learn on the job, and have no experience leading anything going in. I think all the hatred towards this woman is simply because she believes in God and is pro-life. This is what liberals do to people who don't agree with them. All you have to do is look at the comments posted here on this blog and it makes my point for me.

IF YOU HAVEN'T SOLD ANY STOCK, YOU HAVEN'T LOST ANY MONEY! YOUR NET WORTH HAS DECREASED, BUT THAT CHANGES CONSTANTLY!

I don't think it makes me an elitist to want someone who has enough education and experience to do the job. I have a four-year college degree with a major in communications and a minor in journalism and I am in no way qualified to be president. Am I elitist for ruling myself out?

James Wilson - can you actually think for yourself? You sound like a Hannity sound bite. Do your research and gain some knowledge. Hannity is a propaganda spewing hack and you're just the bumbling idiot following him. Form your own opinions and sound bites and just maybe someone might take you seriously.

»VOTE with your BRAIN!!»VOTE McCain!!…

"Joe Sixpack" knows better, and, due to less money in his pocket, is now down to four.

Sarah Palin makes $250,000 per year, owns two homes, cars and a plane.

Time to "come on down", Sarah and get real.

Why do people want a president just like them? I want a president or VP who is more intelligent than me. They would be leading the free world, not running a PTA. It's too dangerous of a world to ask for anything less than an exceptionally smart individual.

Oh lord, they've equipped Palin with a bunch of stupid catch phrases.

ONE NATION

Sarah I have a message for you thanks but no thanks.

I notice that a lot of the pro "Joe Six-Pack" that post here are flat out incoherent in their posts. Forget typos or misspellings, just plain old incoherent. Do we want the candidate that is favored by these lowest-common-denominator types to win? I mean, they pander to the least educated people in this country and portray intelligent and educated individuals as elitists. Is this a good thing? This sort of mentality has resulted in two wars (one justified, the other not justified) deep divisions in this country, and a decimated economy. Sorry to those out there that I'm speaking against, but it's because of you that I cannot and will not vote for John McCain. Keep waiving your flags and pointing fingers at the non-lapel pin wearing "muslim". You should all be proud of your ignorance.

Gwen Ifll has written a book with Obama as a central character,his name is even part of the title of the book. She is the person that will moderate the debate between Palin and Biden.She is scheduled to release her book at inauguration time–doesn"t it seem like she should recuse herself, otherwise, it seems like her questions will be based on her financial interest in the outcome of the election.I will always feel that a fix was on by the Presidential Campaign Committee.

Another distraction!

The Republicans are doing anything to get away from the single-most important issue of their lifetimes……

Why don't Americans (including Republicans) ask her what she is going to do help the financial crisis?

»Sarah Palin=WONDERFUL Lady=Honest Leader=Next US Vice-President. This lovely Lady is MUCH BETTER than that IRRELEVANT man called "Joe BIN or Biden or something??!?!…McCain/Palin,08=OF COURSE.

I keep wondering, why didn't they just use Sarah Palin on the _scripted_ lecture circuit, instead of throwing her up in the voting public's face like this?

Her acceptance speech was just fine, and I'm sure she was able to put some of her own words and twists in there to make it more real. She could have done this for four, even eight years. The Republicans could have given her increasingly visible and critical jobs as she moved along—whether they were in office or not. How about just running against Sen Stevens???

Why did they do this? What the heck is their game this time? What a waste of national attention, energy, and angst, at a time we need to be working on real issues. McCain, you have screwed up by listening to your own advisers, and have even unleashed them on your VP pick. Or maybe that is the way you really are; maybe you _did not_ listen to your advisers. Twit.

As a Conservative American, I cannot express my absolute glee in more resolute terms, that this one humble woman from a small town in Alaska so thoroughly upsets, disturbs, confounds, terrorizes and polarizes the Liberal Left like she does.

She's really my hero.

Keep up the good work, Sarah, you're doin' fine.

McCain/Palin '08

She is a JOKE. I have tried to give her a chance…several actually, but she blew it. Name a suprem court case other the roe vs wade, she could not. Asked about where she gets her news, could not name one national news paper. I done even listening to her at this point. No way will they win. John can't even look Obama in the face like a man, atleast like a man does where I come from.
And the straw that broke my back, she speaks like, a, like, you know, a 15 year old for heavens sake. Good lord please help this country if she gets anywhere near the the WH!

GO OBAMA BIDEN2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are almost there my fellow Obamabots!!!!!!!!!

Palin has more than 200K in her 401K and that's a bad thing? Actually makes her seem intelligent to me and if that seems rich, you're going to have one rough retirement as she is actually behind the curve in savings if that is all she has

We already have a 'Joe 6 pack' in the Whitehouse…..
Look where that got us.

"The one thing I found during the [2006] debates was no matter how knowledgeable her opponents were on the issues, it didn't matter…She has an amazing ability to turn a 45 second answer into a folksy story… she's never been forced to know the issues."
-Andrew Halcro, Sarah Palin opponent in 2006 Alaska Governors race.

Breaking New……..Obama has taken Florida in the polls. Yeah I know you republicans dont go by the polls when it doesn't suit you…….but………
IT BURNS DON'T IT…ha ha ha ha

Palin needs to realize it is going to take more than catchy phrases and dazzling one liners to get the majority vote.

I, like James Carville, am absolutely mystified.

Hey morns wake up! This country owes Obama an apology! Palin's church speaks touges and believes in Witch Hunting…book banning? Pretty sad if you ask me. Middile America needs to go to college and get educated! Maybe then they would realize that you need someone better than just "average" of of us running the country!

I take offense at Senator Paulin's comment referring to "Joe six-pack American". Is she trying to say that to be average in America a person must drink beer? What image does her statement put into the minds of all who think of average Americans? This is just another example of her inexperience, ignorance and her complete lack of identity as I'm sure this was a memorized term that someone thought would make her seem more connected to the American People. Senator Paulin: go home, it's Moose Season in Alaska!

Isn't this exactly what people said about Bush?

Boo hoo, Miss Ping Pong can borrow the money from her daddy McShame.

So an Archie Bunker or a Peter Griffin is what we need in the white house?

Palin, please!

Most "common" Americans don't have 20,000 dollars of investments, let alone that much to lose.

Where are the tax returns MISS TRANSPARENCY?

I'm ok with a Joe sixpack VP. What I'm NOT ok with is a VP that apparently has never read a newspaper and just repeats meaningless talking points.

Average Joe six-pack American, huh?! Guess beer wins out over being informed by reading all those newspapers, magazines, news webites that she couldn't name for Katie Couric — after being asked three times! And Sarah has a B.A. in journalism?! YIKES!

Anyone see something really, really wrong with that? Or is it just me?

Clueless airhead Palin is at it again huh? Can someone tell me who is the "average six-pack Joe" that has $20,000?

I think Sarah Palin is exactly the kind of person the framers of this country had in mind as a citizen-leader. Someone who lives a life, gets involved, makes changes and has real life going on at the same time. She'll step up, serve and do her best, and then give somebody else a turn.

If the Palins have 200K in a 401K, great, that means they've saved that much and not spent it. I could have had that much set aside if I'd wanted to, and I've never brought home more than 40K.

Regarding the media and her statements, I for one am refreshed to hear somebody say real things when they're asked questions. I was wavering between Obama and McCain, but Palin has pushed me firmly over to the red.

joe six pack whis woman is a joke joke joke how can anyone vote for this ticket i don't want them running our country on her principals i dont think so. this woman is totally out of it. palin made the comment about biden being in the senate since she was in 2nd grade oh hello mcsame is an old man at 72 he could be her father what a joke this ticket is. wake up america this is very scary and for my kid' s future
oh my gosh

In other words, you're a moron, just like the people who support you.

Since she put it out there, has anyone even seen her tax returns? I'm not saying they haven't, I just have heard nothing that would make her "joe six-pack" and frankly, I find the term condescending and offensive. She no more has a clue about foriegn policy or this bail out mess than she does about what the "lower 48″ face on their plate. We cannot go into the back woods and shoot our dinner. We are faced with rising prices and lower return on our investment. We aren't sitting on the cusp of the highest office in the land while having no concern for the ramifications our decisions make on our families. Any woman who so willingly threw her pregnant teenage daughter under the bus of pubic opinion cares little about anyone other than her own trajectory.

And McCain? He is an old fool who wants to realize his 20 year dream of the presidency. He may have at one time been a maverick, but quit talking about your stances 2 or more years ago. Since this race started you've been to the right and getting wronger all the time.

And by the way Sarah, a lot of people struggle just to MAKE $20,000 per year. So the fact that you lost that much shows you are not like "average" Americans.

Our next president should not be a "normal Joe six-pack American." Has Palin seen the movie Idiocracy? That's where our country will be in a few years if we don't start voting for the most qualified and best educated person for the job.

We've had 8 years of "normal Joe six-pack," we can't afford 4 more!

Obama/Biden 08

It's quite obvious what you all read, only these blogs

If only Lincon and Teddy Roosevelt could see their part now.

What's wrong with being an average American, who works, raises a familiy and runs for office? At least Palin is not one of the elitist in Washington. I for one think she's refreshing and will be good for America. It's the American Dream. But what do you guys know about working hard, you are too busy collecting your freebies!!!!

James Wilson…you can't be serious!!!! I don't want my Pres. or VP to be average….I want my leaders to be smarter than myself and I'm a pretty smart woman!!!

I've met Joe Six-pack, lady (sic), and you're no Joe Six-pack!

I bet she doesn't have a brother who lives in a shack on $1 a month!!

Good to see someone who knows what family is all about.

Mac/Palin '08

Six pack of what? Does Palin drink beer or is she just trying to make people think she is common folk? I is this what you say when your running mate is married to a beer heiress? I don't think her fundamentalist religion allows her to drink. Joe? Is she a transsexual? I have also been to Alaska and really believe that Alaskans are out of touch with America as a whole-they need to visit places like LA, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland among other great American cities every year.

If the economy continues under republicans, I won't be able to afford a six-pack. Nice gimmick though.

She hasn't lost as much as McCain’s Wife. I think I could retire on her 300,000 dress. Of course those elitists obama's shop at Khols and grew up on food stamps. Just because people are smarter then you don’t mean they are elitists

I too was going to vote for McCain until he chose Palin as his runningmate. The total lack of judgement shown in that decision, shows we don't need him in the White House.

Joe six-pack American?? What an insult .. so now we are all 6 pack drinking Americans .. that's what we do? Good grief .. she just continues to show her ignorance. McCain needs to really get rid of her before it is too late, but unfortunately, he won't admit his mistake.

Obama 08, it seems.

I don't want "Joe-six pack" running the country. This gets more and more frightening every day.

Go away Sarah…

@Ken

You're an idiot if you use to be a Clinton supporter and you're now supporting McLame. McSame's views and Hillary's are completely opposite. I guess you are a true to heart republican. Haven't you heard the line, No Way, No How, No McCain, No Palin.

If Palin goes into the White House for any other reason than being in a tour group after November 4th, America's transition to an Idiocracy will truly be complete.

This woman is an incurious dolt. Did you hear her answer to Katie Couric on which newpapers she reads? She didn't name 1 national newspaper, I wouldn't be surpised if it is because she couldn't name one.

She obviously had no interest in national or international policy or politics before getting the phone call from John McCain, and this is the woman the right wing-nuts want to elect to power. God help us all.

Because every Joe-Six-Pack has a tanning bed in their house.

And no, I don't care that she used her own money…no "average" person has a tanning bed in their home regardless of HOW they paid for it.

Could she be any more cliched, pandering, vacuous -please fill-in your favorite adjective! Call me anything you want if you are actually a Palin fan but this person is an imbecile and a liar. She is NOT Joe-Six Pack by any stretch and even if she was, I wouldn't want "Joe Six-Pack" as my VP or (gasp) President. Just like the Wizard of Oz, I need a President and VP with brains, a heart, and courage. She is not an example of this. Gotta go with the O in 2008!

'Nuff Said.

This just in. We can now report that Sasquatch is alive and well and living in Alaska. The proof has been confirmed. The fact that Sarah Palin was elected to the top of the Alaskan political food chain indicates there are thousands of the species living in quiet and remote villages, throughout Alaska. The manual dexterity and mental acuity of Sasquatch is evident by the fact that thousands of the Sasquatch village dwellers were able to find and pull the voting lever for Palin in the last gubernatorial election!

Stay tuned for further updates!

Geez, it's more like she HAD a six-pack considering all the nonsense that she's been spewing! Idiot.

Obama/Biden 08
Vote Common Sense!

What exactly is a Joe six pack? She is like a parrot repeating a list of canned phrases she was given. She talks in riddles and it seems that we keep having to come back and have someone explain what she meant to say. This is no longer funny.

Oh, I just think they're not used to someone ya know comin' in an' talking health care like they do worry and the jobs how to pay for kids braces; all the reform Sen McCain will bring with me is what they are all excited about, that and the energy I bring who's talking about my old VP rival I'm just sayin' I can find the videos on that and bring 'em to ya…….——————……..——……………—…—————————————————————————————

Why should we want someone average to lead us? Shouldn't we desire leaders who are, I don't know, a little better than us? Anyone who sees her "Joe six-pack" appeal as a good reason to vote for her should stick to voting for reality-show contestants.

Sample questions from tomorrow's debate.

Senator Biden, what are the geo-political ramifications of the bailout bill?

Governor Palin, what's your favorite shade of lipstick?

Now, while I'm confident that Biden can answer his question and demonstrate a broad world view, and thorough knowledge of the interconnectedness of world economies and governments, I'm not so confident of Palin's response. I envision:

"Oh I like all of them…you know, whatever you put in front of me I'll wear…or you know, if I don't like it, I'll just give it to one of my daughters…because it's about family…values….and…but not Piper, I wouldn't give it to her because she's too young for lipstick…and like I was saying…family values are important that we have…and also, it's about job creation…"

Yeah, I dont' want Joe Sixpack running/ruining this country. Let the Harvard Guy fix it. Thank you!

Obama 08

Where is Dan Quayle when you really need him?

At least, he could spell potaaatoo!!!

Joe six pack is alright for the football game in the bar, frog gigging, backyard sports, b