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???

…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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

"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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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, but to be a heartbeat from being the most powerful person in the world, I dont even think that "Joe six-pack" would be interested, that's how much she doesnt know

She only lost the money if she sold out… in which she's a fool and just another example of why she should NOT be our president… which if you vote for McCain… there is a chance she'll get that opportunity.

While we're at it- why don't you insult the American public a little more, Palin. "Joe six-pack American", are you nuts, or just socially inept?
Your comments showcase an immature way of thinking- which would be fine with me under other circumstances- but this woman clearly is not ready for a job so complex and complicated. Give her a dang six-pack & send her home – McCain, you could not have found a more unsuitable VP choice had you tried.

Please give me a break. If Palin only lose 20,000 in the 401K in the last few days. I hate to tell them that they will be on welfare when they turn 65. Most middle americans lose more than that. Don't give me the Joe 6 Pack crap. Mickey mouse has more common sense than Palin.

Now McSlump is so out of touch he probably thinks he made money.

Well she can ask her rich running mate for a loan. I'm sure John And Cindy won't mind. They love bailing their friends out of trouble.

She can't name a news organization where she gets information. She can't name a Supreme Court decision. I have never seen anyone so incurious as to the wider world around her, and that includes Dubya.

She can't answer any questions dealing with life outside Alaska (and even those answers are rambling and pointless) because she has never put a moment's thought into the problems faced by people outside the Palin family.

Yeah, we tried voting in "joe six-pack" 8 years ago. Look where that got us.

I'd rather vote for someone how can think critically, thank you.

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 incoherence and complacent "Know-Nothing" ignorance.

If she uses English in her sentences, she might have a good chance of exceeding expectations Thursday night.

what a joke this woman is. where does get her principals. she is so out of touch just like mccsame. she is just a heartbeat away from being president should mccsame drops dead is the what america really wants to happen mccsame used no judgement in choosing her he is angry, grumpy and out of touch wake up america it's about the issues and she knows nothing except, I CAN SEE RUSSIA OUTSIDE MY DOOR, I AM JOE SIX PACK AMERICAN, MOOSE KILLER, PRO LIFE DISGUSTING

And I can see Russhhaw from my house!! How did she even get elected Governor of Alaska? It's easy when one knows that Alaska, population 780,000 is the methamphetamine capitol of the world.

Really? You are certainly an alien life form!

Maybe she'll release her taxes now.

By the way…where are those tax records Palin?

Are you kidding me? Joe six pack. I think that Sarah Palin is a good governor for her state of Alaska because that is what she knows, however she doesn't have the appropriate world vision to be one heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. I am not being bias in my opinion I am simply stating the truth.

Can this broad get any dumber????

She didn't lose anything if she didn't cash it in. The figure she is crying about losing is more than many have in it. Out of touch just like here buddy McCain

How about we're not used to outsiders with no curiosity about the world around them, and the inability to do much beyond recite talking points that have been stuffed into them? It's no accident that, when Tina Fey spoofed Sarah Palin on SNL this week, all she had to do was QUOTE VERBATIM. Seriously!

Honestly, do really want "Joe Six-pack" in the White House? Do we want a religious zealot to negotiate with leaders of other countries? What happens when she is speaking with Muslim leaders and insults their beliefs? That will be the start of a new Holy War. She's already claimed that the Iraq war is "a task from god." Change the word god to allah and she sounds just like the terrorists we're fighting against.

"Joe Six-pack?" Really? I thought the average American was smarter than this… Can you imagine the NASCAR parties held on the White House lawn? It's sad what McCain is willing to put us through just to win an election.

If she's the "normal Joe six-pack American" then McCain should have selected me as his running mate. Or how about my 12th grade history teacher. She was that too. Get a grip Palin. I'm sure you're a very nice person, but not someone who is fit to be a "heartbeat away" from the Presidency of the United States. I just wish other Americans would look past your dashing good looks and good speeches that you're able to give and see what they would really be getting if your and your old buddy would give them…ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

The Rezko, Ayers, Wright stuff has been examined and re-examined and found wanting. There's nothing there, no matter how much you all try to make it appear that there is.

When Obama picked Biden, he did it to solidify his ticket. It was a practical, intelligent pick.

When McCain picked Palin, he gambled that we'd be so overcome with her "newness" that we'd be too stupid to see everything that's wrong with her. She's ill-prepared to be second-in-command of this great country. McCain bet the House, and he lost.

First off, Obama is NOT a Muslim. But the horrible comments I read on people thinking that and using it as a weapon against him is so sickening.

When was it bad to be Muslim, or Morman, or Jewish, or Christian. Who cares? The basic principles of these religions are the same–Tolerance and "Love".

It is bigots like these people taht give religions and people of religious faith a bad name. You put YOUR religion to shame by your narrow-minded, hated views.

I'm Catholic, by the way. Though it should never matter.

To the blogger who indicates that the presidential candidate is a Muslim and to the so-called Hillary Clinton supporter, the selection of president is extremely important and the candidates should not be slighted. Non-essential issues should not be the main issues. The ECONOMY and the War are the issues and how the person selected will govern and lead.

It's the 'American Idol " mindset. Tomorrow you too can be the President. You don't need skill,a brain or any leadership ability. You just need to be good looking even if your DUMB!!!Say a few "cute" things and it does not matter if your CLUELESS!!!
Don't need real education, just need a good view. Is it any mystery why our once great Country is in the toilet. Go ahead blame immigrants or the minorities. Maybe blame all the liberals. It cant be the ignorance and lake of real education. Go ahead,make fun of france and the rest of Europe. Their kids are light years ahead of ours in basic education. SAD!!!!!

I would hate to know that this is the person that could someday represent our country with foreign leaders. The USA would be the laughing stock of the world. I was going to vote for McCain but when he goofed up so with his choice of a running mate, I started listening to Obama and realized that he is what our country needs.

james wilson, mark, treevor, olivia. you guys are the definition of naive. and all this business about obama being muslim, its obvious you people use patriotism as an excuse for racism. it's been proven again and again that obama is christian. and if he was muslim would that make him a terrorist? are you saying all muslims are terrorists? you archie bunker americans will be the downfall of the united states. they say great minds think alike, but in sarah palin's case………….nevermind

This woman has no clue! If you were a Hillary supporter now supporting this woman, be smart and compare and contrast what she stands for with Hillary's. I'm sure doing research would give you the brain cells that Palin so obviously lacks!

I could never vote for John McCain after he showed such poor judgment in picking Sarah Palin as his running mate. That decision showed his complete lack of concern for our great country. I've completly lost all respect I had for him.

Keep talking Palin…let the world continue to see what a nitwit you really are….I love it…makes the election so much more interesting…what an idiot she is…"joe six pack american"…The whole world is watching and McCain picks this nut…who does not understand the questions being asked of her….GOD HELP US.

Sorry but this woman is a JOKE… All of you will have to look in the mirror forever… Remember,when you tell people you believe she is ready,they will never forget it and will use that to base your judgement on. I cant wait to see these Republicans have to hide from their words in support of her.You thought the Gibson interview was bad!!! WOW…The Couric interviews are down right terrifying. Shame on you all…and you know what it is deep down…You cant hide from the face in the mirror.

Considering that Palin's net worth is in the millions, I serious doubt that she is Joe 6 pack.

I did not think the bar could drop any lower after 8 yrs. of Bush/Cheney, but I was wrong and I am not afraid to admit it.

I'm sorry, we don't need joe six-pack in the presidency. We've had 8 years of that already and look where it has gotten us. What we do need are intelligent, curious, well-educated and open-minded leaders who are willing to understand the economics and international context of the world we live in. Joe six pack needs to be represented and understood by our elected leaders, but doesn't and shouldn't be expected to understand the issues at the level needed to run the country and represent us to the world!! I personally have quite a bit more education & international exposure than Gov. Palin and yet I would never presume to take on that kind of responsibility. I don't think she knows what she doesn't know…

its true then that all rove & co have to do is put a dog & pony show on, and he american public buy it?
It's a head scratcher…
hope the sport is worth the next 4 years?

That is one reason she is loved. She is an everyday person, No phoney pretense. She is smart and she knows that people are sick of phonies so what you see is what you got.
GOOD LUCK SARAH PALIN. Your are badly needed to help bring the big shots back down to earth and reality. And I think you are tough and smart enough to handle that Pelosi if she is lucky enough to have enough stupid people to reelect her.
McCain/Palin '08

The smartest people on wall street are asking for Bail Out, whoever said being smart meant being a great leader!!!!!

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.

No Palin,

People are ticked off that you are not helping the Republican ticket much…and not to mention, you are a sorry example of a woman VP candidate! How dare you consider yourself as the NEW ENERGY. But hey, keep up the good work so that the Democrats can get the White House back!

Obama/Biden 08

I Don't Want Some Average Joe Running Our GREAT Country!

For all of you who don't believe Sarah Palin's inexperience is a liability, I want some of what you are smoking. Honestly, the lady does not have a clue. Even though I'd never vote for him, I think John McCain would have been a very capable president. I just don't understand what was going through his head when he selected a running mate that can't handle a simple non-scripted interview without sounding like a complete idiot. I'm sorry I want leaders who can at least think for themselves without being told what to sat and when to say it. If McCain wanted a woman running mate, why didn't he chose someone more qualified like Olympia Snowe or Kay Bailey Hutchenson. I think everyone of you who make these comments about how qualified Sarah Palin is really needs to take time out and look objectively at the running mate of the oldest candidate ever running for president. Do you really and truly feel comfortable with an individual running the most powerful nation world who cannot put two sentences together without the help of a speech writer. This is serious stuff people, we are not voting for the king and queen of the prom. Maybe the way we choose our leaders so friviously is what is wrong with our country today. Hopefully we will wake up before it is too late.

I don't Want Joe Six-Pack meeting with foreign leaders. Why do we as Americans have to settle for Joe Six Pack? Third World Nations have Ivy League educated dictators and we get Joe Six Pack?

Being called a " Joe six-pack American" is not normal. Where does she come up with this stuff?

To all the above commenters who say they don't want an average Joe six pack because that is what you had with George Bush and you see how that turned out — then why are you so enamored with a B. Obama who is running on the identical platform of Bush of bringing hope and change and a bipartisan atmoshpere to Washington and who himself said he was not qualified to run for President when asked 3 years ago about being on the national ticket in 08? Seems we know how hope change and bipartisan effort worked out too, don't we.

Only an idiotic desperate die hard would vote for this woman. Republicans will vote for this woman. Ergo, Republicans are….
Oh, did I insult someone? Republicans would NEVER do that! haha

Hmmmm

Things that I don't want to see "Joe Six Pack" doing:

1) Performing brain surgery on someone.

2) Figuring out a way out of a world crisis….

3) University Professor…..

4) Being PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Mark said: "Not some smooth talking lawyer with Muslim connections,"

That's the problem with some of the American, too narrow minded & racist. What's the problem with Moslem? Moslem is also a religion, same as other religions such as Christian, Catholic, Budhist & Hindu. Wake up America!! You're connected to the Global World that has different kinds of religions!!!

Completely agree with you Palin! Enough of this political baby making business. I like to see someone like Palin who, unlike Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton (even John McCain) and the rest of the elite Washington type, twenty years ago was wondering how she was going to make ends meet, working two jobs and thinking about how to make Alaska a better place for her family, and people just like her. I thought our government is suppose to represent the people. Well, it seems our democracy has turned itself into a monarchy. You are born with the name, riches and support from high powered political parents, or you marry into it. No one in congress can relate to any american. Every election its the same group of people who have been planning for this moment there entire life. They are programmed well and hard wired. Its nice to see someone like Palin, who might flub on interviews and say "awesome" and "cool" in response to serious issues. Even Barack Obama, as young as he is has been preparing for this moment since he was 6 (watch his 10 min. video he presented at the DNC). You have my vote Palin.

LIBERTARIANS (SORRY RON) FOR McCAIN/PALIN '08!

Average Joe Six-pack and THAT's who we want to run the country? I have news for Governor Palin, the "average Joe Six-Pack" wasn't runner-up for Miss Alaska. There's alot of hormone therapy and surgery involved that most of us guys have no desire to face. There's also the little fact that unlike Governor Palin, us "average" guys have come to grips with the fact that WE'RE not qualified to run the country. Mrs. Palin needs to face that fact too.

Seriously, Mark, bring it? What do you mean by "Not some smooth talking lawyer with Muslim connections,,,,"? Is this a barefaced admission that the Republican platform is based on bigotry? And how the heck did this "Sic-pack Joe" thing suddenly turn her from and idiot into a hero?

Mark, You are an idiot…….

I kinda think that we would want our best and brightest running the country, not average joes (who lost more last week in their 401k than I have total).

You are what the world sees when they imagine an American Woman! See you next Tuesday!!!

SIX PACK SARAH, YOU WILL NEVER FIT IN HILLARY CLINTON'S SHOES. YOU NEED TO GO HOME TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY IN ALASKA. MAYBE, IN 10 YEARS WHEN YOUR FAMILY IS A LITTLE OLDER. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE YOUR POLITICAL CAREER. RIGHT NOW, YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO YOUR FAMILY WHEN THEY NEED YOU THE MOST. FOUR YEARS IS A LONG TIME TO DEPRIVE A HAPPY FAMILY, TOGETHERNESS.

Hey James Wilson, Sarah Palin is the VP remember its McCain thats running for pres. and if you don't find anything wrong with McCain's behavior and Sarah Palin's answers to her current interviews then there must be something wrong with you too.
Honestly, I feel sorry for Palin, McCain has disrupted her life for his political games. There is no doubt in my mind that Sarah Palin is a humble and sweet person and she was loved in her home town of Alaska and she was/is probably a very good governor but she is not cut out to be VP. Now with the help of McCain she has become the butt of SNL and her hometown of Alaska has seen her in a light that they've never seen her before. McCain is a low down dirty politician who will do anything to get elected even ruin a nice lady like Sarah Palin's political image for his personal gain!

I'm sorry. I don't want "Joe Six-Pack" as president. I wanted an educated president that understands the complexities of a global economy

There's a reason why "Joe Six-Pack" is seeing his job moved overseas….

Now there's another Republican making racist comments. It's all Republicans seem to be capable of. Are you so uneducated that you have cannot debate on the merits of a man?

Do you not think for 5 seconds even, that Obama was not COMPLETELY vetted when he is going for the biggest job in the world? How can anyone be stupid enough to believe that 'anyone other than Palin' wouldn't have every moment of their lives, their families, friends and connections completely vetted? I'm sure that process is much worse than a strip search!

Anyone that thinks for 5 minutes that Palin has something to offer must be hard of hearing and hasn't read the news in the last couple of months.

Hockey Mom Joe-six pack American Shut Up!

Why Is The Standard For White People Running For Office So Much Lower, and Acceptable?

Funny, I dpn't know of a single person like Palin where I'm from….

I wonder who she's referring to when she says "Joe six-pack American"

What tax bracket is he/she?

What race is he/she?

What religion is he/she?

It's statements like this that betray her lack of knowledge and intelligence. People don't dislike you because you're different, the dislike you because you are aspiring to a position that with every interview you reveal yourself dangerously unqualified for.

And THAT simply insults peoples' intelligence…

Excuse me, a'Johnnie 6-pack'? I don't think so. My local PTA person or block club leader would do just as well, or I could go to a local bar and pick Johnnie to run. Stay in Alaska. Where did Todd get a 401K to loose $20,000? Opps… Anyway, America needs intelligence, experience and some common sense for everyman; not just your Johnnie-Joe-Janes 6-packs.

Sarah is the new Stupid

Gov. Palin is a "normal Joe six-pack American"?
Please.

She has state-provided healthcare that's better than anything available to the private sector, $82,000 a year salary as the governor of Alaska (Todd Palin makes about $100k), and she's not at risk of losing her job because her employer can't survive the economic disaster that Pres. Bush and his cronies failed to prevent. She won't lose her house or her job like a lot of other average Americans will or already have. Average American my eye.

I Can See Russia:
"When did we as a society decide that we should be lead by someone who is average?

When did we decide to lower the bar?"

To answer to both questions: November 2000, and then again in November 2004.

She is absolutely correct and will be getting four votes from this house no matter how she does in the debates. It is about time we un@ssed these Yale and Harvard crooks from the whitehouse and the goverment. Where you are at now with this country is because most presidents , wall street brokers and congress is made up of these supposedly intellects. Give me a real person who understands working , patriotic americans who can balance a budget and say what they mean instead of riddles and change and hope B.S. Words do not change anything, action does.

Would you trust this woman with your children's future? I wouldnt. If Palin and McCain get into the white house they will bring about what terrorists have always been after. They will cause the financial collapse of the United States of America.

I'm sorry but if you were a hillary supporter and now you are supporting mccain/palin then YOU ARE NOT AND WERE NOT A HILLARY SUPPORTER. They are on two opposite sides of the polical spectrum! obviously you are voting on gender and not policy and that is disgraceful.
get a clue, put "country first," and don't vote.

But America is voting for President not VP! So even tho Joe 6 pack is running with McCain, it will be the Average Joe who will join President OBAMA in the White House. Don't ya know?

Enough about the comments about Wright, Rezko, Ayers…

Who cares? Has Obama been found to have done ANYTHING illegal in connection to any of these people? The answer is NO! He hasn't done a single thing wrong in connection with these people other than the fact that he knows them.

James Wilson.. I'm sure unless you live in a cave.. you know people that have done illegal things… that must obviously make you a derilect and all around piece of garbage because you know people that have done bad things.

Palin is a joke. America please wake up

though they are few and far between..i have to chuckle every time a see comments by nobama, james wilson, kay..and the like..they say go girl..like its some kind of movie..this is real life.. joe six pack is somewhere cursing bush, cheney, and the repubs for outsourcing their job, not being able to send little joe to college, drowing their sorrow with a few six packs..and i bet you $20,000 they can afford to lose 20 grand..she and mccain are the epitomy of stupidity and the dumbing down of America…God help them and us if they are elected.

Clinging to your guns and religion, means this: You cling to your God who never fails, and to your gun (2nd amendment right) which is a symbol of the freedom that this great country of ours offers, when government otherwise screws up. Your Gun and your Hope is a good thing in deed, but not in the republican way that they interpet it or spin it! That's what Obama ment; also whe questioned about abortion and Obama stated that he doesn't ahve the "pay grade" He was saying that he doesn't have the moral or spiritual authority to make that decision, ah we know the Republicans think that they are God….

When we tell our children that they can be anything, even President of the United States, we do so because we hold that office in high regard. We don't want the guy up the street for President, unless he has achieved academically and is smart enough to handle the job and all that comes with it. It is not the place for the 'average joe.' We want excellence in the White House. Please do not believe that being regular is a requirement for this office. It is important that we keep that in mind.

Thank you Anthony! You said it all!

I would rather be know for being bitter and clinging to my guns and religion. At least I would have a reason for my actions. What are my reasons for wanting to be know as the average 6 pack American Joe? Oh yeah, I forgot. It's Miller Time. I wonder. Do we belch after 2 or 3 or wait until we have consumed our 6.

Re: STEVE IN NEVADA

Jimmy Carter was about $700,000,000,000 smarter than Bush.

It's funny how the idiots that gave us Bush for 2 terms now want to give us McSame/Pain for 4 more years. Not this time…No way – No how – No McSame/Pain!!!

Well…that explains the down syndrome baby.

With all due respect, the last thing America needs is "Joe Six-Pack" in the White House.

I think anyone who was a former Hillary supporter who now supports Sarah Palin is a pure idiot who obviously votes on gender not issues. That is just plain stupid. This is not a seat on the student council. If you care at all about Hillary's ideas, her politics, her convictions, her morals–everything that makes Hillary great (and there's a lot), then Obama is your only choice. If the only reason you supported Hillary is she wears a bra, then you're a moron who doesn't deserve the privelege of voting.

I want women to be in positions of power in this great country as much as anyone, but not just any woman…or we all go backward. Just wait until Palin makes a mess of things she is not ready for, then all the dorks who think women can't handle it will have all the ammo they ever need.

Obama/Biden '08

JOE SIX PACK IS GREAT FOR DRIVING A TRUCK OR COACHING LITTLE LEAGUE, BUT FOR RUNNING THE COUNTRY YOU NEED THE BIG BRAINS.

DONT KID YOURSELVES–NOT JUST ANY AMERICAN SHOULD BE PRESIDENT OR VICE-PRESIDENT. THEY NEED TO BE THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST.

IS THAT ELITIST? NO, JUST COMMON SENSE.

Joe-six pack like me? If she calls losing $20,000 in her 401K on a "little bit of savings, she sure as heck is not talking about me!!!!!!!!

I don't have a tanning bed either.

I think I would like to see her tax returns to see just how much she is like joe-six pack!

Debate question……..How much does the average household of of 7 make?????

Why not Kay Bailey Hutchinson? Or any of the other women in the Senate, or some of the other Republican Senators, or those that ran in the primary's… BECAUSE NOBODY WOULD RUN WITH MCCAIN.

Anyone supporting Palin/McCain who had formerly voted for Hillary, had no sense of Sen. Clinton's thoughts or values or convictions and only voted for her gender.

Boy, what and egotistical and conceited show off. McCain could have done better. Like Mitt Romney or Ron Paul. Does it matter that McCain warned about Fannie, Freddie 2 years ago. What did he do about it? NOTHING! Warning about it and doing nothing about it. YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT OR SHUT YOUR BIG MOUTH UP.

How sad for a great country like America. It is clear to any 12 year old that this woman is an insult to females and totally unqualified. It took women so long to get respect, especially after Hillary Clintons showing in the primaries, and to have it dramaticaly erroded by this unqualified joke is sad. It is difficult to respect Republicans when they choose such an unqualified candidate and then look you in the eye and defend such a joke. People are not that stupid, but apparently Republicans believe they are. If they win the entire world is stuck with this joke.

America has lost its place in the world in the past 8 years. The world once looked up to you. Choosing this pair will only continue the present negative view of America.

Canadians are saddened that our brothers and sisters to the South are so lost.

Please America stop this charade. No one who thinks country first could vote for this sad comedy act.

Please bring back the America we know and love, the last 8 years have left Canadians wondering "What has happened to the great USA?

Republicans stop lying to yourselves. In your heart you know she is a joke and no lipstick is going to pretty her up!

Palin,
More you talk more you reveal how little you know. We average American do not want someone like you to be our vp. We want someone much smarter than you to handle 3am call.

If you love this country you would step down now!

I don't want anyone in the white house who pronounces nuclear as "nucular" anymore. This is enough evidence for me that she's just as if not more dumber than GWB. Can we afford any more stupidity in the white house or remotely close to it?

Oh, great. Palin just reminded me to return that overdue copy of "Idiocracy" back to Blockbuster and pay my fee. She has proven at every turn that she's not very bright. All I ask is for my politicians to at least come across as somewhat intelligent. If Palin is the new standard for high-level politicians, then we're all in big, big trouble. Wake up people. Get some insight.

The funny thing is – I would probably vote for Tina Fey at this point.

What about the people who don't have 401K and stocks? She knows how we feel??

I can't imagine her as the next VP of the United States. For God's sake, McCain you should tell her to dropout now. If not you are not getting my vote. In the worst case, if something happens to McCain, she will be the President of the USA. The world will laugh at us. Shame on McCain for choosing her as the VP. If she doesn't dropout, I will vote for democrats. God Bless America.

Fact check the 20,000 loss and by the way where is her taxes so we can see if Todd was paid for being a shadow governor.

Cindy is absolutely right, except that the figure could be as much as $350,000 that she has in her 401K. Makes you wonder why she won't release her tax returns.

James Wilson! Our country is in this messs because of the policies of Ayers, Rezko and Wright?

I can not believe that these people will vote for Palin, she is a idiot. And you think our country will be safe with her as VP, possibly President if McCain kicks it. If McCain/Palin are elected you might as well just bend over and kiss your butt goodbye now.
I want someone who is smart, cool-headed.

Any folks who love Sarah Palin because she is just like them, only need to ask themselves if they are indeed qualified to be President.

Ah well, anti-intellectualism has deep historic roots in this country. Guess it should have been obvious that she'd say something like that. But I really don't get this attitude of "after the last 8 years of an idiot in the White House who could at least pretend to understand the issues, wouldn't it be great to have one that can't even mask her ignorance?" Did you LIKE the last 8 years?

Sarah Palin deserves no mercy. She will meet with Biden and say a bunch of nasty things about him, all perfectly scripted and rehearsed, and then he will engage her in an actual discussion on foreign policy. And then it will be over.

None of the 'Joe Six-Packs' I know have any money to put into the stock market. Yet her family lost $20,000 in the Wall Street meltdown? Does this make her an elitist-type 'Joe Six Pack'?

"If brains was lard, she couldn't grease a pan."

— Jed Clampett

I can't imagine her as the next VP of the United States. For God's sake, McCain you should tell her to dropout now. If not you are not getting my vote. In the worst case, if something happens to McCain, she will be the President of the USA. The world will laugh at us. Shame on McCain for choosing her as the VP. If she doesn't dropout, I will vote for democrats.

If (not when) Palin becomes great, let us know. In the meantime, my vote if with the candidate who already IS great.

Obama '08-'12!

FINALLY,, the real Sarah shows up,,, and this is the person I will vote for Nov 4th,,,,,,

Not some smooth talking lawyer with Muslim connections,,,,

McCain/Palin 08

After having 8 years of one Joe -six-pack in the White House that wrecked our economy, got us into 2 wars, have our international standing with our ally's at an all-time low.

Now we have an unqualifies politician whose foreign policy credentials is SEEING RUSSIA FROM HER STATE…..You mean to tell me this was the most qualified person to run with McSame.

He could have chosen any numbert of qualifed women candidates from Kay Bailey Hutchinson to Condi Rice. She's barely qualified to run Alaska…she could'nt come up with any other Supreme court decisions other than Roe vs. Wade….5 colleges in 6 years to earn that Journalism degree went to waste. No to Mc-Pain ticket in 08!!!!

"Joe-Six Pack American doesn't have a fing job right now. Shut the hell up, Palin."

Amen.

I can not believe that these people will vote for Palin, she is a idiot. And you think our country will be safe with her as VP, possibly President if McCain kicks it. If McCain/Palin are elected you might as well just bend over and kiss your butt goodbye now.

Sarah Palin is an insult to the "Joe six-pack American"! All the average Americans I know are capable of speaking in complete, coherent sentences. And most of the average Americans I know wouldn't be stupid enough to run for VP with the same resume as Palin. But, wait, I know far to many average Americans who have a better resume than Palin.

This woman is an insult to women!

Sorry. We need real thinking people in politics who are not in the Bush mould. There is no room for Joe-Six packs who can see Mongolia from their backyards.

> I believe that Palin will make a great VP and if she should run for
> President, I think that there too she will make a great President.

How about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny? Do you also believe in those? Aren't the words of little children so precious?

I read these comments with total amazement. Just what is the collective IQ of these people who think Sarah Palin is "Great and would make a fine VP or President?" Why are the Conservatives so afraid of a person with education and intellect? Why would you ever want a "Joe Six Pack" as ANYTHING in government? Plu-leaz stop saying Sarah Palin has as much experience as Obama. She may have "experience" though in what I don't know..But she has no brain. She talks like a simpleton!! WAKE UP people. This woman is NOT FIT to be VP or God forbid President Of USA. Think about it!!!

Wow, some scary comments here…..

Does this mean she's got a drinking problem too?
Well, guess that explains those interviews.

James Wilson, don't go away mad, just go away. Maybe you can hook up with Sarah & Little George and read MY PET GOAT. We don;t ask far much in this country, we just want someone with a BRAIN.

Hey six pack joe, somebody forgot to take you to the island in Alaska where you can actually see Russia. I just saw it on CNN. Not only have you NEVER been to little Diamond Island you cannot see Russia from your house.

To James Wilson 9/28 10:01p –

Is that all it takes?! Woo hooooo – gather my friends and let's celebrate early! I don't have ties to Ayers, Rezko or Wright either – AND I know more than one Supreme Court case! I'm running for Prez in 2012!!

I personally would like to have a President and Vice President that are alot smarter than me. She's a "Joe Six Pack American". Well good for her. We have a "Joe Six Pack American", who's just like the rest of us, in the White House right now and that's just working out so wonderful (Sarcasm). "Joe Six Pack" has managed to make us the laughing stock of the world so, I don't believe we need another one.

Sarah, thank you for providing comic entertainment for a few weeks when Americans are hurting with the downturn. We will miss you after the elections in November.

Did you quit posting or even looking at my blogs? Or are you just showing favoitism for the McCain/Palin ticket again?

How in the world would anyone with any iota of common sense want someone who is "average" to be second in command of our Country. If you were in school or at work, would you want the dumbest person becoming the president of the company or CEO of the company or principal of the school? Wasn't 8 years of the town idiot enough for you?

And talking about pastors, don't go there jerk! Palin's pastor is responsible for running a woman out of a town in Africa for being a witch!!!!! Yeah, people let's vote for somone that wants to take us back to the 1600's.

And don't anyone blame the Democrats for this economic mess. If a President decides he wants to make it easier for people to get homes, it doesn't mean a free-for-all. These people got greedy and thought the sun would never set for them…If someone gives you a $10.00 gift certificate, you don't go out and buy a new car with it — you make common sense choices. It was the Republicans that tore down the regulations that were put in place during the Great Depression to keep these economic free-falls from happening.

Re: JAMES WILSON…
Clings to her guns and religion, huh? You say that like its a good thing.
None of us want an "average joe six pack" in office(especially one that is "bitter"). We've had one for eight years, and look at our country now. I, as an American, demand far far more from my country's leadership, and refuse to lower my standards to "average". I do not want to feel like I am more intelligent then the person chosen to help make critical decisions that will effect me and my children. I have come to the realisation that so many Americans love Sarah Palin because she is "one of them"… ignorant, idiotic, and clueless.

the same folks who voted for GW Bush twice still have not learnt a single thing… as they are willing to vote for John McCain (90% of his votes aligned with Bush), and this very incapable and inexperieced woman.

The downside of democracy…. even ignorance has a vote.

Hey James you idiot she does have ties to Witch Hunters and Speaks with forked tounge! She went to 5 colleges in 5 years and graduated with a c grade average. She has no clue or has kept up with foreign policy at all until she was picked. She has no interest in it…..and now you Republicans are comparing her to Ronald Regan? Well I hate to tell ya but Obama is the next JFK

You know….I don't want a "Joe six-pack" average American for a VICE PRESIDENT. I want someone who has a stellar education, preferably a law degree from an Ivy league school. I want the person advising the President of the United States to have a full comprehension of foreign policy – not just one that stared at the Russian planes entering Alaskan airspace.

I expect a President and Vice President who is smarter, wiser, more intelligent and better equipped than any ol' "Joe six-Pack." So, yes Gov. Palin I am "ticked off" that John McCain touts "Country First," yet puts someone who is so grossly under qualified for the position that close to becoming a future President.

TO JAMES WILSON:

You go girl…right back to Alaska!

Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko and Jeremiah Wright are old news.

McCain is no saint (no one is) either so concentrate on your candidate. Your party has enough problems as it is.

Smartest guy in the room, eh?

I guarantee you that Jimmy Carter had the highest IQ of anybody elected to anything in the last 100 years…

His presidency went great, didn't it?

LOL

It is about time that we get some people like McCain and Palin in charge, people with integrity and honesty. I would rather have a leader that is straight forward, honest and not a Washington puppet. Actually how many people have had experience being the president or vice president before they were elected…NONE, so Sarah Palin you will do fine. I know I will sleep alot better at night knowing John McCain is looking out for our well being rather than that other bunch. Good luck McCain and Palin you have my vote

So vote McCain Palin and you get someone who is good friends with G Gordon Liddy, a convicted felon, a Senator who exhibited suspect behavior in the last credit melt down (Keating 5) and a VP whose pastor exorcises witches —

Do you suppose she really believes that she is the best person for the job? If she does — that's really scary.

I personally think the campaign has shown McCain to be an erratic and very high risk-taking decision maker. Choosing Palin w/o really knowing her (even if she hadn't turned out to be so ridiculous), reflexive pronouncements on Georgia before ANY of us really knew all of the details, this debate gambit, all fit someone who shoots first and asks questions later. As an Independent, this scares me.

Please put our country first and find a new VP!

CNN print this, please, please, please

How in the world would anyone with any iota of common sense want someone who is "average" to be second in command of our Country. If you were in school or at work, would you want the dumbest person becoming the president of the company or CEO of the company or principal of the school? Wasn't 8 years of the town idiot enough for you?

And talking about pastors, don't go there jerk! Palin's pastor is responsible for running a woman out of a town in Africa for being a witch!!!!! Yeah, people let's vote for somone that wants to take us back to the 1600's.

And don't anyone blame the Democrats for this economic mess. If a President decides he wants to make it easier for people to get homes, it doesn't mean a free-for-all. These people got greedy and thought the sun would never set for them…If someone gives you a $10.00 gift certificate, you don't go out and buy a new car with it — you make common sense choices. It was the Republicans that tore down the regulations that were put in place during the Great Depression to keep these economic free-falls from happening.

I, under no circumstances, want a president like me. I want a president who is someone I aspire to be. I'm not a total idiot, but I am unqualified to be president.

That said, I could have answered Couric's questions better than Palin. At the very least, I would like a VP who has some interest in the world around her, has thought about national and global issues and maybe has read a newspaper a few times.

It doesn't seem like too much to ask…

We've had a six-pack president for the last 8 years. I'll take the smart guy, thanks.

This woman will be the ruin of America if elected. Danger.

Thank you Cindy, I was thinking the very same thing. Is she serious? And to think she says she understands what average Americans are feeling? Give me a break….most Joe Six Pack Americans don't have an extra $20,000 laying around period, let alone have that much money to lose. She really just doesn't get it.

– Obama-Biden 08

Joe Six Pack does not have $20,000 to lose in the stock market

Palin is the Gov. of our least populated state, there are more people living in my hown town than her whole state. She could be "joe six pack" (I can find them anywhere, I don't want them in the WH, or even close) but she hardly represents the flavor of an American citizen. The sole reason she was picked, and I hate to be the one to tell her, she is a dimwit that can be taught not to question authority. IF she is the most qaulified GOP woman candidate then I would hate to meet those who didn't make the cut. Set aside all of that and I still come up with this, her voice is annoying, like nails on a chalkboard.

I don't want Joe 6pack to hold the 2nd highest office in the land. I want him or her to go hunting, fishing, etc. I want a very intelligent, competent and highly educated person to hold that position. Sarah, go home. I'm a professional woman and I know you are way over your head. Your 15 minutes are way over. Got back to your road to nowhere, Troopergate, incomplete thoughts, earmarks, library "issues", and blessings keeping you free from witches. You are the laughing stock of America! BTW James Wilson, go fishing with her, but don't let her influence DC.

So you lost some investment, Praline? Well, why on earth can't you share your financial records until AFTER the debate?

Ashamed of something? Hiding something? Joe has made his public, and surely you must want to be equally transparent?

No?

As dumb as Sarah is, what is even more amazing is that there are actually people out there with even fewer brain cells…..yes, James Wilson, I mean you.

She knows what Americans are facing? She understands what the problems are? She thinks the normal American is "Joe Six Pack"? Might I suggest she spend a bit of time reviewing the stats on alcohol related fatalities and injuries?

If I was religious, I'd pray for James Wilson.

Joe six pack? Is that the same as white trash? Running America? This can't possibly br happening. We must be watching a dumb reality show that will soon be cancelled!

YEP!!!! Thats just who I want to represent my country for the world to laugh at…

Its almost as bad as John McCain suggesting that his wife be in the "woman" contest and parade around with her bare breasts hanging out for all those beer guzzling motorcycle riders to drool over… That should get those old men in Saudi Arabia back on our side… Hey! Maybe the Taliban would even give up and there would be no more war….. The Sarah and Cindy show… All courtesy of John McCain……

Yah. Right!!!!!!!!

Why in Gods name would we want the potential leader of the free world to be a "Joe-six pack American"?

When did we as a society decide that we should be lead by someone who is average?

When did we decide to lower the bar?

I support and will vote for Obama/Biden. But I am really finding myself hoping that Palin will at least redeem herself in the debates. So far, she has appealed to the fears of most White people who would never, ever dream of voting for a Black man. She has presented herself as one of you. I would not want anyone like me near the White House. A lot of White people are in perpetual denial, and no matter what happens, they will see only what they want to see. The White Democrats who have an "unfavorable view" of Black people; the White Repbulicans who probably think the South should have won the Civil War, and last but not least, the Gay and Black Republicans who think they can change the mindset of a Party steeped in seperatism, superioty and fear. Look at how the past 8 years have screwed all of us. And you want more?

I'm a Joe six-pack american too.
I understand, I feel, I've lost too. There are many of us out there.
It's the media attacks on Sarah and her family that drives me nuts.
It's the Obama worshipping that drives me nuts.
Rezko, Ayers, Pflager, Wright, Acorn…….they matter, the pattern matters, the truth matters.
Someone need to tell all those students joining the obama parade to do their homework before casting their votes.
They have options, something first time voters need to understand.

Yes, go Sarah! Please be yourself! We know you can do it.
Notice I didn't do any name calling in my blog, therefore I am not an Obama supporter.
Ask Biden about being shot at in Bagdad. What a joke.

No she ain't she doesn't know the meaning of the words joe six pack. She might make a good table dancer at a tailgate party though.

there has already been a Joe six-pack running the country, and look at were that has led us!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08′

I love her spunk, but I would not sleep well knowing that "Joe Six Pack" could be in the position to launch the nukes. I noticed in the TV clip showing Palin practicing for her debate, that they had her podium set up under a big tree that looked like it might fall on her. Does this mean something?

Do folks want Joe six-pack doing their brain surgery? So they want Joe six-pack piloting their jet in a thunderstorm? How about designing our space station? Our nuclear power plants?

So why would anyone think that Joe six-pack (or Sarah Palin) should be a heartbeat away from the most important position in the world?

These neocons are literally unreal.

Of coarse she is trying to come across like she really is one of the average Americans, that is one of her goals to fit in & connect. It is just another of McSame's mis judgment in picking her, she is vp to a 72 yr old presidential candidate with a history of melanoma cancer & she's just a heart beat away from being Pres of US. Most Americans have more knowledge about what's going on in our country than Palin does. It shows everytime she is asked any type of question. I don't think she can hide that fact for ever. Obviously McSame is NOT puting country first, picking Palin is puting politics first. She is a new face, but the same old failed policies of McBush. Nothing new here, Obama is the Change We Need. Obama /Biden 08-12

It's been left twice. Post it !

I also want a "Joe six pack American" doctor, scientist, lawyer, accountant, fireman, and librarian. I just want them to be as average as possible, maybe even a little less than average so I know they understand me. Oh my god. Save this woman from herself.

Palin is under educated for this job and she is not a quick study. It has been a mistake hiding her from the voting public. People can not and will not vote for a complete stranger for this serious position. She doesn't understand the ruleof law or the "big time" world of politics. McCain used extremely poor judgement and now has again put all of us at risk with the "Palin Decision". The Republican lying has to stop. Voters are seeing it and know it is wrong.Wrong for America.

She says:
"relative low number of investments"
I say: does not equate to a loss
of $20K last week.

Gee, if she had ever presented her financials for all to see – we
would know what kind of funds they have – otherwise I consider
her comments to be just another attempt to distort the truth or
to be just posturing on her part.

AN AVERAGE JOE SIX-PACK AMERICAN DOESNT EVEN HAVE 401K OR STOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As far as James Wilson's comments, I guess he hasn't heard or seen the witchcraft video with Palin's pastor where he shakes the witchcraft out of her. Pretty awesome! Also i guess Sarah has forgotten to mention that unlike Joe sixpack, her husband and she have made over $200,000 annually over the last number of years while she was governor and Todd was working in Management at BP. So glad to see that people continue to believe her ridiculous lies. If you really want to vote for someone who is like you, then you should vote for the guy who grew up on food stamps or the guy who rides the train everyday instead of the woman with the personal chef who hunts from helicopters and makes more than many one income families on her own. But since no one really checks any facts anymore, they will just go on believing that she is just like everyone else.

I think thats an insult to Joe six-pack.

Of course, people like James Wilson who can't see how idiotic this woman is are probably around the same IQ so maybe Palin might be on to something.

We need a person in Washington that is more in touch with the struggles of the average American citizen. Palin's inexperience may be showing through but she has the ability to be a great leader. After the messes of the last 12 years, a time that both parties have had a majority in Congress, it's time to shake up Washington. The citizens of this great country need to demand that term limits be enacted so that these elected politicians can spend more time focusing on representing the people and not seeking personal gains. Corruption comes when people become too comfortable with the power given to them by the people and venture out on their own. They only care about the people when they are up for re-election. This bailout vote confirmed that!!

I'm an independent who was positive I would vote for McCain, as I've admired his career and independent streak for years. That was until he chose this inexperienced , incoherent person as a VP who is one heart attack from leading the free world. He chose a short-term political gain to become president, over the best interests of this country, and therefore, he no longer has my vote!

You sound and act like you are continually on or drinking a six pack.Go back to Alaska where the small population makes you think you are a big shot to match your BIG MOUTH.

James Wilson — Enough already with Ayers, Rezko and Wright. You may love Sarah, but real Americans are terrified that this highly unqualified feather brain will become vice president. Sarah won't be handing Joe Biden anything except an opportunity to show how unqualified she really is. Sarah is the gift to the Democratic party that keeps on giving. You, sir, need to grow a brain.

Being a Hillary Clinton supporter that is now supporting McCain/Palin, Palin is saying it like it is! What is wrong with the media always looking for something to make an issue with McCain or Palin, and NOT with Obama or Biden????

I believe that Palin will make a great VP and if she should run for President, I think that there too she will make a great President.

It is the media that needs to review their own actions and start being fair to all candidates! Palin has a whole lot more experience making executive decisions than either of Obama or Biden!

Lord, does this woman have a clue about anything? The people who are calling for her to step down in the press are not the Liberals.

The Liberals want nothing more than for her to stay the course, refuse to step down and to be a minus ten point anchor around McCain ancient, scrawny neck.

It is the Conservative stalwarts who want her to quit. They know that if she quit with a good reason (translate that as any reason at all they could spin into an attack) then the Republicans could get Liberman on the ticket and blame him for the loss.

I just don't understand. What makes her an "average" american? Isn't this the woman that made the comment that community organizers weren't as important or something? Point me to a hand full of "average" americans with a family of 5 that can afford to lose $20,000.

Joe-Six Pack American doesn't have a fing job right now. Shut the hell up, Palin.

if they are invested in a 2030 targeted retirement fund, a 20k loss equates to about a 80-90k portfolio….which is about what the average mid-40s worker has in the 401k that they've been saving in for 20yrs.

and money losses in a retirement fund have absolutely no bearing on eating and wearing nice clothes. that's all dependent on a steady job and living within your means.

That is the problem. She is a "Joe six-pack American." We don't need an average Joe running American.We just got a "Joe six-pack American" as the president. How has that been for us?

Is it too much to ask for a president and vice president to have an IQ over 100 and some semblance of an education on American and world history? It is not like I am asking for Einstein or Shakespeare to be on the podium.

And James Wilson, "hand Joe his man nuts." I think she should focus on being able to complete a logical and coherent sentence. That is where all her attention should be centered. You are asking for too much of her.

Is it just me, or haven't we had learned our lesson yet? We have seen 8 years of an average guy (ok, high functioning idiot) at the White House, are we ready for an "average Joe six pack" next? Me personally, I want the smartest person in the room (Magna Cum Laude at Harvard Law, and President of the Harvard Law Review are a good start). I have only one question for those who support Sarah Palin: 4 days after McCain announced her as his running mate, Bush dispatched Cheney to Russia and Georgia in response to the Soviet invasion; Had that happened on Jan 25th, 2009 could we have sent Mrs. Palin over to negociate peace between Putin and Saakashvili? She has a compelling story, but she is nowhere near ready for this. The fact that she has been sequestered for this long, and has yet to make an appearance on a tough (Meet the Press?) show and that most people think that her putting a coherent sentence is enough to win the debate is terrifying. This is for the second highest position in the country, we should NEVER lower the bar, only raise it.

I doubt the average Joe lost $20,000 in the stock market. Exactly how much stock and savings do you have. Palin never did release her tax records. Idiot mocked Joe Biden and she was in 2nd grade when he entered the Senate. She needs to take a look and mock McCain on his age. Such an airhead.

You're right, James Wilson, Palin just needs to rid herself of any witchcraft via her so-called minister. Hopefully, she can tell Joe and all Americans to be "right with God" and she will be the next Vice President. "You go girl", indeed!

"It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency." Says who?

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah. You are not Joe Six Pak or an ordinary person, or one of us. You are a part of the GOP, the ones who got us into this awful mess. Please lady, grow a brain. Also, some english lessons wouldn't kill you either.

Jane 6 pack is what we DONT need. we need an egghead like obama that knows what hes talking about.

obama 08

Why should we want to be led by the mediocre?

I'm done with Joe Six Packs in the White House. We saw where that takes us.

Price for ticket to Vice President debate party at theater — $0

Price for Obama yard sign — $8

Watching Sarah Palin loose every shred of human dignity in front of 80 million people — PRICLESS!

You know Sarah, they really don't need "Joe Six Pack" a step away from the Presidency. They've had that fellow for the last eight years and it hasn't worked out too well. They need someone with a lot of smarts. However, seeing as expectations have been lowered for you so much – that people feel sorry for poor Sarah – I have to say the person I really feel sorry for is Joe Biden. It is an absolute farce that this man, who is running for a serious position, has to debate a clown. (Talk about a mockery of the political system). I truly believe that his only option is not to engage the clown and try and have some meaningful discussion with the moderator.

I'd respect her more if she tossed out her scripted comments and speehes, and made more statements like this. I think this is closer to the real Sarah Palin. Now if she would just get rid of that running mate of hers and become more knowledgeable on other issues. Wish I had $20K to lose.

I think she is a little bit of learning how the economy work. But the job she is compiting for is not OJT.

just kidding on that past post. Sarah is an idiot. The girl can't even spell Pakistan

James Wilson -

God help us all if someone like you gets your way.

Since when did we want a "Joe Six Pack" uninformed, inexperienced person to be VP? I definitely want my leaders to be smarter, more experienced than me – my well-being and my family's depend on it. The last 8 years show us what happens when you elect someone you'd like "to have a beer with".

Sorry Sarah, I feel your pain. You need to go back to Alaska and keep an eye on Rusia – nitwit!

Can someone please make her stop talking? Please?

You are a strong, resilient woman, don't let the naysayers get you down. BHO is corrupt!

Yeah it takes the average American person 5 years to get 1 degree from 6 different colleges in 3 different states (sounds like a commited person). Save it Sarah. Unlike you most American women got their education with hard work not flirting, showing our legs, or trying to be Miss Popularity! It is funny that you are trying to get support from girls you wouldn't speak to in high school! That is why you still are a part of the Wasilla ELITE SIX! You think that you are better than us. Let me tell you something sister, your butt does STINK, smell it sometimes!

Sorry to break it to you, Caribou Barbie, but those of us with a brain want a little more than average Joe sixpack running the world. Same reason I don't want my local grocery bagger or the guy who fixed my sink on the Republican ticket: they're nice folks but don't belong in the White House.

Rachel Maddow said tonight that the Palins have an income close to $500,000 and several homes.
That hardly makes her Joe six-pack in anything except her speech patterns. We saw what happens when you elect someone of limited intelligence based on the premise that "they're like me." First of all, she is not like us, and second of all, do you really want this woman to have the nuclear (not nucular, Joe 6) button? Think about that!
And James, you must have missed the tape of Palin's pastor protecting her from witches and praying for her to become Governor. Isn't that against 501C3 rules?

She right she take money from VECO the same company that Senator Ted Stevens took money from but he's on trail? That interesting????

–After Americans (I mean dumb ones) had voted Bush on two occasions, as President,
–After Bush, the Hero for the Republicans, has waged wars that have and continue to kill Americans,
–After the economic wows of middle-low income folks under Republican rules for 8 years,
–After the current economic issues at play because of Republican regulations, the same middle-low income folks are again ready to vote for another Republican-type government!

How low and ignorant can the average American voter ever get?

Are you kidding me? Have a "Joe six-pack" as a Vice President? Palin is right about her BEING a Joe six-pack. But no, the #2 job of running a NATION, its vast array of policies and intricate relations with the world by a Joe-Six-Pack? This shows the utter irresponsible and reckless Palin and her willingness to destroy the country at any cost. We CANNOT have another intellectual vacuum at the highest government level. Please, what happened to the idea of choosing somebody by their qualifications?

Uh, we already had Joe Six Pack (George Bush) as president. It did not turn out well….We need to move away from the idea that the "girl next door" is good enough to be VP or President.

Fareed Zakaria on if Sarah Palin is qualified to be Vice President: "No. Gov. Palin has been given a set of talking points by campaign advisers, simple ideological mantras that she repeats and repeats as long as she can. But if forced off those rehearsed lines, what she has to say is often, quite frankly — nonsense. Just listen to her response to Katie Couric's question about the bailout. It's gibberish — an emptying out of catchphrases about economics that have nothing to do with the question or the topic. It's scary to think that this person could be running the country".

See, the thing is, Sarah, I don't WANT an "average Joe six pack" in the running for vice-president. I want someone BETTER than that. Since when have our standards dropped so low?

Oh really, do you think all us Joe sixpackers believe that humans walked around with the dinosaurs like on Land of the Lost? I'm from the heartland, the Midwest, you know, moose country, and I can't believe this lady, she's clearly unfit for the position. I am sorry, I'm not running for Vice-President, none of my friends either. We're in a dangerous world in dangerous times and world leaders would make mince meat out of her. Except she'd nuke them first, you now, bring on the rapture, so that all those good rapture believers can rush to Alaska, you know, her home state to await the mother ship. How come no one in the media is making a big deal out of the fact that one of her spiritual mentors is a 'witch hunter' from kenya? check it out on youtube, she credits this guy with her becoming Governor of Alaska. She's not one of us, she's an extremist. She doesn't believe in evolution or science or the separation of church and state. She's nuts, really, i'm not kiddin, freakin nuts.

Release your tax records, Caribou Barbie, and then we'll talk.

Well………a six pack would explain the incoherent comments made to Katie Curic

Hum, no minorities at her meeting. I don' t think Palin has ever touched a minority in her life….well, they probably clean her house since she doesn't.

BRILLIANT!

All partisan views aside, Republican or Democrat, but "a normal Joe six-pack American … in the position of vice presidency". WHAT???

I dont want an average person in the White House (President or Vice President). I want someone who knows National and International Politics, I want someone who understands the Economy, I want someone who knows how Government works, etc, etc.

Maybe "a normal Joe six-pack American" is OK for the Governor of Alaska, but I dont think she has any place in the White House. This is not a place for her, she is out of her depth.

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Sarah Palin
Tim Pawlenty
Christine Todd Whitman

Which one of these does not belong? (Hint: It's not Tim Pawlenty …)

Go back to Alaska, Sarah Six-Pack–if they still want you, that is. In case you haven't read you a paper lately, your approval rating has dropped 14 points (to 68%) since the campaign began–and that's BEFORE the Katie Couric interview.

a six pack later and I still can't find any tangible evidence of experience that warrants her being on the ticket other than the shock and awe ploy which is losing its wind. Then again, maybe she drinks imported beer and can add that to her paper thin foreign policy experience!

we have had a so called joe -six packer for the last 8 years look at what thathas gotting america. no mcbush -palin

Joe Six Pack American should not have its hands on the world's most dangerous nuclear arsenal. Joe Six Pack American doesn't understand the nuances of global foreign relations. Joe Six Pack American shouldn't have the ability to command the world's most highly trained and technologically advanced professional military.

Joe Six Pack American can't name more than one Supreme Court case, yet Joe Six Pack American wants to have the ability to appoint Justices? Joe Six Pack American is a journalism major that can't name a single news source it reads on a daily basis. Joe Six Pack American believes that humans and dinosaurs walked the earth a mere 6,000 years ago.

Joe Six Pack American should go back to Alaska and stay there. After all, we need someone to keep an eye on Siberia.

Sarah Palin….Average Red Blooded American…Right.
Since when has Joe-Six-Pack had the power and influence
to ignore a supeana from any branch of govornment. I wonder if my next door neighbor has secret powers to instruct citizens to ignore supeanas (Whispering). If your Joe-Six-Pack, do yourself a favor, admit that you look like a complete and total moron when trying to pretend to be one of us especially when choking on your lack foreign policy credentials. Your a Political infant. Let daddy McCain hold your hand for the rest of the fading campaign so you won't continue to get lost during intervies.
If you were actually to become president when McCain kicks the bucket, you would make our country look as dumb as you sound during those really badly handled interviews.
We the people are not fooled…….

The only think I am upset about is the fact she thinks she is ready to be VP or even P. I feel she thinks more about herself than her children. Even her parents are concerned how her children. She would have plenty of time later when her children are grown to continue with her goals. Life is much to short to have the children being second in her life and if she thinks that isn't going to happen she is terribly wrong on that too. Of course she hasn't been right very much the last couple of weeks anyway. If we truly care about our country we will do the only right thing and send her back to Alaska to be the mother she should be first.

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

Boiling American's down to some common denominator of "joe six-pack" is insulting and disgusting. It paints a perfect view of Palin's dim, sexist, view of a "beer-chortling" America. My best suggestion to McCain is muzzle her….

No! I live in Texas and am a southern girl at heart, but I don't want a "Joe Six-Pack" American (whatever that is REALLY suppose to mean) because that's is exactly what Bush is and I don't want some regular beer drinking, 5 colleges in 6 years American running my country.

I want intelligence, poise, grace, and strength and don't the guy or gal you'd go to a Nascar race with and I am just being honest.

I am a woman who works hard for a small salary, but Palin is an insult to women and I am not voting for that ticket under any circumstances for the good of my country.

-Elizabeth in Texas-

"Joe Six Pack American". What a curious term. I have to disagree with the governor that "liberals" are angry. I think there are alot of Americans, including some in her own party, that are concerned about her as the choice, but I have not seen anger. It seems she's trying to use the sexist card again.

WE HAD 8 YEARS OF THE JOE SIX-PACK CRAP. THIS COUNTRY DON'T NEED A PRESIDENT TO DRINK WITH ANYMORE. WE NEED A PRESIDENT WITH A BRAIN AND A GRASP ABOUT THE ISSUES. PALIN, YOU CAN KEEP THAT GIBBERISH.

She should dye her hair purple like Marge Simpson,thats who she reminds me of.

Now another "Joe Six Pack", has alot to do also… I wish you well America!!!

This woman, and I say that loosly, is a DISGRACE to the American People that she claims to be a memeber of.

Don't they realize that the REAL Americans CAN'T STAND the Gutter Politics that the Republicans are known for?

There WILL BE A REVOLUTION…………… in November.

BLIND FAITH IN BAD LEADERSHIP IS NOT PATRIOTISM.

OMG!!! I just can't believe that this is happening. God help America if they fall for this crap.

Would you want a Joe Six-Pack performing heart surgery on you, or would you rather want a qualified surgeon? Palin as VP is presents a threat to homeland security that is greater than any terrorist threat could ever be. Only an idiot would consider her a viable candidate. If the standards for choosing a leader of this country have been so lowered to the point of choosing your neighbor because you can have a beer with him/her, then we're all doomed and I'm obviously living in the wrong country.

Everyone wanted a beer with Bush and look what we got.

NO THANK YOU PALIN!

Sorry, the ole "I'm just one of you good ole boys" is not going to cut it.
You will have to prove yourself with substance and with what I have seen up to now, I don't believe you really have any. Just one liners… I'm a maverick, reform-reform, etc. She as proven she is out of her league. No more catch words, no more Palin. McCain made a huge error in judement on his pick for vice president.

Joe "six-pack American"? I am not familiar with this term. I do not drink, but I do watch the news. I am normal enough to know that when I watch Sarah during an interview I must ask myself; do I really want this person to run the country? I am a Republican and I feel that I must do what is best for my country and vote for Obama / Biden, because I do not want this person to be the Commander and Chief should something happen to McCain. The man is 72 it is the responsible thing to do… I encourage all Americans Republicans and Democrats alike, ask your-self the question: Am I really doing what is best for the country by voting for this person? Trust me I am a wartime veteran and retired from the Navy. I must put my country first and vote for Obama. He is the smarter man.

The dodo is still alive!
Seriously, there doesn't appear to be much wrong with this statement, unlike the blatant lies about fighting the bridge to nowhere and the cronyism and blurring personal feelings and favoritism in hiring high school friends to government positions while attacking those she dislikes personally.
McCain's not much like Bush — compared to Palin.

Good for you Sarah, but I don't want Joe Six Pack as my Vice President. Joe Six Pack isn't qualified!! I'm a Joe Six Pack!!

That means they have more than 200,000 in savings/401k.

What average Joe Six Pack has that? I'm sure a lot of people would love to say that they lost 20,000 dollars and can still afford to eat and wear nice clothes.

McCain is abuse to Palin, she is not qualified! i FEELL sorry about her ..really sad

CNN STOP BLOCK MODERATION ON ME

She's right. There is so much hostility and hatred from the loving, tolerant, acceptant Left because they are afraid of the political power of this intelligent, charismatic woman who makes good, moral choices in her own life and can set a great example for others. But they wouldn't want that, would they, unless it was some typical leftist (ie: abortion supporter) person that was in their hip pocket.

Oh, how gross this all is.

I have nothing against wholesome folks. I have nothing against old people, we will all get to that age.

I just do not want either of them making high level decisions on the future of the country, they are not capable of doing this correctly because they lack intelligence.

It is great to have 26 yrs of experience. But experience alone does not mean anything. You have to prove that you've made the correct decisions in those 26 yrs, that you've learnt from the past and are able to apply it to the future. McCain has not.

Peace.

Where is Palin's tax returns? I think now that she made the statement that they don't have much, her tax records should be made available to substantiate that claim….

You know what? I'm not looking for an insider or an outsider. However, geez and ticked off don't sound like vice presidential vocabulary to me. I'm not asking myself who I'd rather have a beer with either. Thanks, but no thanks, Palin.

Great. We've got a Nascar v-president. God help us

No Sarah,its the fact that your NOT smart enough to be President.We tried stupid with a beer and it didnt work.

What the heck? Joe six pack america? What does that even mean?

give me a break.

Sarah makes 150K per year, and spent 47K in per diem last year alone, sometimes when she was home. Her husband works part time and they refuse to release their financials.
Only a Republican would think 200K per year is an average family.

Yeah, Joe six-pack American. That's who I'd go to for advice and leadership on complex foreign policy and economic issues. Good grief! When did it stop being important to us that a leader was the best and brightest of us, and become more important that they were just like the guy next door?

We would love a regular American, but that doesn't mean that you have to be clueless about the issues. When question on the issues such as foreign policy and the economy Palin just fumbles. We need someone that understands these issues and has a method to solving them. McCain may have been able to do it with a responsible VP pick…but Palin does not have what it takes to step in if necessary.

the LAST person i want in the oval office is a 'joe six-pack'!

i want someone who is intelligent, educated, articulate, cool-headed and determined to lead this country back in the right direction.

hate to break it to ya, sarah darlin', but that ain't you and the old man….

vote obama/biden!

“Oh, I think they’re just not used to someone coming in from the outside saying you know what? It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency, and I think that that’s kind of taken some people off guard, and they’re out of sorts, and they’re ticked off about it,”

A normal Joe six-pack? Hmmmmmmmmmmm…

Gosh does she mean someone I can have a beer with?

We have already tried that and his name is Bush. We don't need Joe six-pack we need some very smart intelligent people who have experiences beyond the borders of a somewhat isolated world.

The globe has gotten bigger and yes small town values are very important to the fiber of what makes America great, but to navigate us through these times I am not sure Joe six-pack is the answer.

The idea is great, but it did not work to well with Bush, I mean everything is collapsing. Only a Joe six-pack kinda person could restart the cold war…

She doesn't know what Americans are going through. Many of us don't even HAVE $20,000 to lose.

I'm sorry to be frank but Sarah Palin just isn't ready to be VP!!

You go girl. We love you and want you to be the President in 2012. Finally, a bitter American who clings to her guns and religion and has no ties to Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko and Jeremiah Wright. We love Sarah! Hand Joe his man nuts in a paper sack on Thursday.

What a hoot!! Does her mental aircraft ever land or does it just circle the runway????? Scary!

Obama/Biden 08/12

Sorry, but "normal Joe six-pack Americans" don't bring in a quarter of a million dollars a year in income or own planes. Most of us didn't have $20K in our 401K's to lose.

However, all of that is beside the point. I know a ton of "regular Americans," and I love them. They include my family, my friends, my coworkers, etc. That being said… I would never recommend any of them run for VP.

I don't want someone "normal" or "average" to run my country. I don't even want someone I can relate to. I want someone much smarter than me, more educated than me (I hold a B.S.), and who is much more serious than me.

Palin could easily be George Bush's twin if she was just a little smarter since that is almost identical to the way Bush portrayed himself to the public to con them into where he is now.

she does not represent me!!!!

Sarah Palin bluntly does not have the intelligence or drive to lead anything, particularly a country going through a complex economic crisis. Neither does "Joe Six-Pack", who, I hope, would agree that they don't want their life savings, retirement plans, house, and children's education put in the hands of someone as ordinary as them. When did it become a crime to want the most exceptional among us to lead? Selflessness is has nothing to do with intelligence – and neither does selfishness. Palin is the worst mix of qualities possible: an averagely intelligent self-interested person motivated by personal gain who is willing to lie in achievement of that end. That's not a criticism – given why she was selected, and after all of her recent statements and interviews, it is a fact that can be proven with hyperlinks.

She lost $20,000 dollars in the stock market?! That's a lot of six-packs…..

No….she's not being criticized for being an outsider- she's being criticized for being a MORON! Go home, Caribou Barbie!

Obama/Biden 08

No Sarah, we are taken aback that John McCain chose someone who actually doesn't know ANYTHING about national issues to be his running mate. This interview shows just how out of touch with American's you truly are. We aren't ticked off at you at all. Wake up and smell the six pack lady. I'm an average American with a very similar background to yours and no way do I want you as my VP. I want someone with knowledge in that office and someone with knowledge and vision in the President's chair.

1. Joe-six pack isn't qualified to be President of the US, and neither is she.

2. What is she doing calling herself a dude?

okay palin, you can be "joe-six pack" but you are still someone whose out of her league… please go back to alaska… remember country first!

Joe Six Pack eh? Well my husband is the epitomy of that, and he can see Canada from the shore of Lake Michigan. Maybe he needs to run in 2012 as VP? Give me a break.

Knowing the relative importance of the United States of America in the world today both financially, politicaly and military speaking, It shocks me profoundly, as a canadian, to hear Sarah Palin's views on what she has to offer americans first, of course, and the world at large, secondly when it comes policies.

The world doesn't need in the VP spot a hockey mom, a Joe-six pack American, or a pitbull that wears lipstick.

These are extraordinary times, many conflicts going on, the economy is fragile, human rights aren't respected everywhere, environmental issues are growing by the numbers, ie, the whole puzzle is complex.

This is not the time for demagogy or funny little simplistic formulas that one would expect from a stand up comic.

These are the times for real leadership.

Being a maverick doesn't imply that you are right. Reaching out to joes may make you popular with a certain base, but will it make you take the right decisions?

Americans and the rest of the world are expecting much more from a vice presidential candidate. Sarah Palin may be a fine human being but she ain't qualified in these extraordinary times.

Patrice, Montréal, Canada

"Joe six-pact" what a joke, Palin would not know crisis even if it hit her in the face, comparing FIRST DUDES measly $20 000 loss to people loosing tons of equity on their properties and even loosing their job. You sound like a middle school girl. Her english is that of an elementary school kid. This woman is a joke. Call yourself a christian when you are so unethical. Please hopefully America is not so DUMB TO vote for you. On the other hand we might get a free Comedy show right in the Whitehouse.

This woman is an insult to "normal Americans." She and ole Todd must be doing pretty well if they have so much invested in the market that they can lose 20K and keep on going.

She's absolutely right. Ah, elitist in Washington and the media, I have some in my own family, you know, the kind that look down their nose at you because you just aren't in with the "right " clique. That's why we want her elected; she has the wisdom to not get caught up in the snobbery.

If I were selected in an ramshackle interview process to work on something I have no clue about, I will be in big trouble, will cause my employer a bunch of headaches and will be fired in all likelihood.

When the job is the VP of the USA, if clueless Sarah gets in,
God help the USA!

Obama is present – sneaking into office…

Still don't think Obama is going to get elected but this is too close and I think many people with convictions and a half a care for our future are going to pay attention now and you're going to see…..

some UGLY but VERY TRUE campaign ads in the next few weeks.

Many commentors here in CNN won't be pleased but people need to know who this joker really is… This is an election for President!!! Not school board!

I dont have any money in stocks neither does anyone i know. I think thats more normal than her freak of a life. How can you be a normal american and be a vice presidential candidate? HMMMMMMMMMMM….this blows my mind. A joe 6 pack american wouldnt try and regulate what you learn in school and would let you choose how you live your life.

I'm thinking, Geez, if Palin is what a normal America represents, it's time to think about relocating!

OLD AS A ROCK AND BOX OF ROCKS 2008

I'm sorry but did she just proudly proclaim herself to be a quote "joe six pack american?" Really? and then she goes on to say she lost 20,000 in one week? does "joe six-pack" even have a 401K? Do we need "joe-six pack" filling the second highest position in our nation's government?? What does this term even mean really, does she mean uneducated, poor, drinks six-packs joe? Everyday i read the news she never ceases to amazes me or rather frighten me. The fact that we are even talking about this women amazes me.

I can see it coming: SARAHGATE!

The Republicans will "find out" that Mrs. Palin was actually "planted" by the DNC to make McCain look stupid – as if that was needed…

Palin, yes you are average….. but the US needs more than average to lead them into the future… this is not a congeniality contest…….
Since when being "regular" is good talking about a VP????

She doesn't get it anymore than McSame.

Go Palin! Tell the people exactly what they to hear about – Hockey! Football! and Beer! Yeah…………….

'Joe-six pack American' That she is!!!!!!!!!!

Palin is also one of the "bitter Americans clinging to their guns and religion"

Hockey mom, hunter, fisher, wife, mother, mayor, governor; what's not to love about her

I am completely and utterly shocked. I don't know what to even say anymore about this whole scenario. The fact that supporters of McCain/Palin are just allergic to the truth and the spin is enought to make you really want to run for cover.

DUCK!

Hmmm…I don't even have $20,000 in the stock market to lose (or a tanning bed in my house for that matter). Does that make me even more Joe six-pack American?

CNN please post me

PS- but I guess since i can name a few supreme court cases, I'm an "elitist"!

This is a set up for us to lower our expectations for this lad. Democrats..beware of their tactic.

Not ticked off, Governor. Scared!!!!

Yeah right she has no clue….

Yeah, I'm ticked off. Sarah Palin is an idiot – we have suffered enough from idiocy over the last 8 years and the thought of more idiots in government is absolutely nauseating, not to mention reckless and dangerous. Joe Six Pack American??? God, somebody get me a barf bag. I absolutely think Sarah Palin has the self-centered ambition for the VP slot, but I think it's been made abundantly clear that she doesn't have the smarts for it. Intelligence matters people – it's not to be feared or scorned. Since when did being a thoughtful, intelligent, educated person become something to be sneered upon?? What is wrong with this country? Do we really want to reward abject intellectual vacancy with one of the most powerful positions in the world??? No way. Ignorance goes hand in hand with darkness, hate and misery.

How about the extreme hostility she has faced from conservative ideologues and Republican leaders? Gov. Palin, it's not about "average Joe," it's about being qualified for the job. Personally, I want the second highest elected position of the Executive Branch to be filled with a highly competent and experienced leader with the necessary qualifications — no offense to Joe Six-Pack or his buddies.

Joe six-pack American?? People are ticked off about her being in the race?? OMG. This woman is really clueless… I'm actually starting to feel sorry for her – almost, but not quite.

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

The difference between her and us is she took a $20,000 hit and kept going 'strong' as she puts it. The rest of us REAL average Americans would be hurting seriously after such a loss.

And no…we are ticked off because she is an idiot who clearly felt no need to keep up with the goings on of her own country that she claims to love. She seems very well versed in Alaska and apparently a very good governor to them, but she is completely unaware of what is going on in this country and other nations. So, no…its not that you are Joe six pack; it because you are Sarah Nitwit.

That is just her opinion one that I do not share…………I'm glad she feels she has an understanding of ordinary Americans but I see very little evidence of this.

Ah yes, because the last “Joe-six pack American” we elected to office has been working out so well for us. I personally believe that both of them are full of it; the average American has a higher IQ than either Palin or Bush.

Did everyone but ME forget that this woman has a PLANE parked on the lake in her front yard?

Trust me when I say that is NOT what most Americans have going on.

And I don't drink beer; I drink wine and mojitos, so what is she saying about me?

So Palin is proud of being a poor investor, and identifies with the 6-pack loser drinking themselves into oblivion?

The American Dream was supposed to be about success and working hard to improve yourself. It inspired the world. The Republicans however have turned being a poorly educated drunk (like their current President – who's fake education isn't worth the money Daddy paid for it) into a political matter of pride.

Here's to Elitism. Here's to having the BEST for the job, here's having the smartest, the most capable. John McCain might get some sympathy if he hadn't picked this idiot fundamentalist for his running mate. The world needs people who strive to be the best. Not idiots who are proud of being idiots (that's the cancer that Reagan brought to the Republican party and America).

If America is dumb enough to elect Palin then the nation is doomed.

that is an insult to 'Joe 6 pack'

This is the first time I feel I can relate to this woman knowing that she lost stocks too. But at the same time, I still cant bring myself to vote for her due to the fact that our beliefs on other issues are so completely different.

"Palin: I'm a 'Joe-six pack American'
…which refers to the excess of alcohol over a short period of time, leading to domestic abuse and DUIs. Sounds like Palin!

Did I read that right?! They lost $20,000 in a week from their 401K?! So they have over $200,000 in a 401K in their 40's with 5 kids?!?!? They have to be one of the wealthiest families in this country if that is the case! Joe 6-pack?! I don't think so.

John and Cindy McCain have to be saying – quietly to themselves – what many other conservatives are saying aloud: "this woman – Sarah Palin – is an idiot." She cracks a joke about Biden's age with the man she wants to be her boss (who is even older) standing right behind her. She says she remembers hearing Biden's speeches when she was in the second grade, but guess what. Speeches weren't on TV until 7 years later. She says you can see Russia from Alaska (as if she knows firsthand as Governor). But guess what. She's never even been to the small village where you can see Russia from Alaska. In fact, most of the residents there don't even know who she is. Embellishment appears to be her trademark.

Obviously, she's too dense to realize that it's not just liberals that feel that she is unfit for being the VP. She has little to no understanding of national and international politics and policy and can't even pretend that she has a grasp on things. All she knows is how to insult the Democrats using the lines that her Bush/McCain advisers write for her.

Maybe if she sat on McCain's lap and they made it into a ventriloquist routine, it would at least be entertaining for us.

Sarah,
Get over yourself. I'm a regular mom of four. And I've worked all my life too. My opinion is that you are so full of yourself, you can't see beyond your rimles, designer spectacles. You're over confident, cocky, tastelessly sarcastic. The sound of your voice makes nails on a chalk board sound like a symphony.
From a regular, working mom of four

I literally fall on the floor and laugh… hard.

I'm near sure people have lost MUCH more than that.

Obama/Biden '08

Yeah, right. Every six-pack mama out there has enough dollars in their 401k plan to lose a mere $20,000. Oh, Sarah, you're so representative!!

She may say she is joe six pack american but when she opens her mouth she sounds like joe white trash uneducated idiot.

No Sarah,

We don't want someone who considers themselves a "Joe six-pack". What does that mean anyway? We want an intelligent stately VP who can represent us to other intelligent stately keaders all over the world. We want a VP that will be respected by other world leaders. Your behavior during the meeting with the Pakistani President showed me that you're not capable of representing us. All you could say to his very chauvanistic comments about your looks and wanting to hug was "you're so nice". Wrong answer!! How and why can anyone take you serious with a response like that? McCain can't always come to your rescue. With all due respect, if you love our country, you will step down now.

It would be great to have a Representative, whom has consideration for the Average American's…PALIN'S NOT THE ONE!

America need's a 'SMART DIPLOMAT' !

Please go back to Alaska before it melts to the size of Rhode Island

Forgive me, but why on earth would i want "joe six-pack" in office when I can have someone who is much smarter, more experienced and worldly than I? Who is it that thinks we should aim to have the average joe as a potential leader of this country versus someone who worked his hind-end off obtaining a stellar education (one that he paid for through student loans, not silver-spoon funding) and then put it to use serving his country as a voice of the people? I wouldn't want me as president, and I hope like heck that most american's realize that the president is not someone we should aspire to have a beer with, but someone who we revere as being the best representative of the opportunities our country has to offer. i just don't understand that. haven't for the past 8 years, and don't get it now.

"Extreme hostility?" Whatever.

I tell you what people don't like is that she doesn't seem to know much about the issues, she distorts her credentials (such as the Bridge to Nowhere), she is still unknown as she won't take many questions from the press, and she distorts her positions.

Also, just one remark. That someone could claim to be simultaneously a 'normal' 'run of the mill' American and suggest that this makes them a wild renegade outsider, speaks to how deeply alienated Americans consider themselves from our political process. Interestingly, the election of George W. did nothing to calm our insatiable desire for a 'joe six pack' person to run the government. So folks, I too believe in my imagination that if we pulled a homeless fellow off the street and gave him a shower he would govern much better than the current president, but in my heart of hearts I know that that probably wouldn't work out all that well…

She is truly a flaming idiot.

All she needed to do is slur her words a bit, and those comments would come across like Joe-12-pack America.

You are no Joe six pack American. Fraom what we have been able to discover, you, Gpv. Palin, are the epitome of the old back room deal cigar smoking politician who makes deals under the table and tries to destroy anyone who gets in yourway. We do not like you because we see on a daily basis how unfit you are to be Vice President, much less even Governor of your state. You are a shame to every woman who has worked to make the progress that you are having the benefit of. You Madam are nothing but Karl Rove in womens clothing!

A "normal Joe six-pack American?" Give me a break. For one thing she isn't. For another, the last thing we need a heart's beat away from the presidency is a "Joe six-pack American" with an eighth grader's knowledge of world affairs.

Our country is on the verge of financial meltdown, losing out in global competition, threatened by terrorism. This is no time for amateur hour in the White House.

" A Joe Sixpack Average American" as Vice President?

Please. We need someone who is not clueless about national and international issues to be a hearbeat form the Presidency. Sarah Palin admitted last year that she had not stayed informed about the main issues involved in the Iraq war. She show little interest in anything outside of oil drilling in Alaska, backing the large mining interests who threaten to pollute the rivers and streams there, and shooting wolves from aircraft.

She is unqualified, uneducated, and totally unfit for national office and would be a disaster if somehow elected. P.S. I am not a liberal. Voted for Ronald Reagan, and the first Bush.

“Oh, I think they’re just not used to someone coming in from the outside saying you know what? It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency…"

The President and Vice President of the United States are arguably the two most powerful jobs in the world. Call me crazy, but I think the President and VP should be people of exceptional abilities. They should be able to understand the problems of average American, but I don't think they should BE an average American. They should be exceptional Americans.

I mean, I've got a journalism degree, but I have no delusions of being the Vice President of the United States. Neither should Gov. Palin.

Well … as someone who lost $20K Sarah, I would think you would say something more than ,,,,, “I’m thinking, ‘Geez, "

Ms. Joe 6 Pack could actually be a heatbeat away from the Presidency. Can you just see the first State Dinner at the White House when the Budwieser Clydsdales come riding through. (Cindy McCain could probably get 'em there for Palin.) Do you think there could be a burping contest afterward for a little down home appeal?
What a Super Bowl Commercial that would make!
Thanks but no thanks.

I'll drink to that!

Well, I don't even have $20,000 dollars to loose.

OhhhHHH…. now I understand why she's such a ditz! She's drank way too many six-packs. They've always said too much booze kills too many brain cells – now we have the proof!

I know so many people that are posting think Palin isn't smart enough to be VP but most of these posters couldn't even come close to her. I imagine you feel that you are smarter than her. Let's see you be a governor. Oh, that's right, she is a governor is a state that doesn't have a huge population. I believe a governor in Alaska deals with the same things as a governor in New York, only on a smaller scale. Also, the population in Alaska is about the same as the state of Delaware. Isn't that the state that Biden represents? Everyone (well, everyone with a brain anyway) knows that a governor has tons more responsibilities than a Senator. And so what if she hasn't met world leaders. She doesn't attend the same DC parties that all the Congress does so she doesn't go through the same reception lines, shaking hands with world leaders. How many world leaders have Obama and Biden actually sat down and talked with and worked out deals with? I'll give it to you that when Obama went on his world tour he met some people but that's not the same as having foreign experience. Biden has served on some foreign relations committees and may have some experience there but Obama, not. Palin is a real person. I believe that our forefathers, when creating this great country, believed that our leaders should be real people, not politicians. Obama has been rehearsing for his politicial career since he went to college. Biden has been in politics longer than anyone of either of the tickets. McCain has been in DC quite a while too but he isn't known as one of the regulars. He has bucked his party many times. He hasn't requested earmarks right and left like Obama has in his 3 short years (really only 1.5 because he has been campaigning for 1.5). Palin will be a fine VP. Give her a chance. After all, you guys are not geniuses and when you cut her down you are cutting yourself down, saying that any average Joe is not good enough.

Hey Joe six pack, don't drink more than a pack.

We don't need a VP/ potential President who needs a crash course in world affairs and economics. Heaven help us if we fall for this again and put yet another moron in the White House!

And why won’t she answer questions from the press or even from the public who come to hear her speak? Because she can’t answer without letting on that she is clueless without a script.

And how can anyone support yet another candidate (Palin) who believes they do not have to answer to the public. It is reminiscent of the secrecy of the Bush administration. She and McCain are following in Bush'es footsteps. Straight-talk Express, NOT!

Usually, elected officials refuse to answer questions AFTER being elected. It is very scary when they hide from the public before the election, and the public still votes for them. Wake up folks!

We’ve had 8 years of this. Enough is enough!

She leaves me speechless and breathless……. with exhaustion over this illusion of a candidate.

palin has no idea she is out of touch along with mcsame. palin says the biden has been around since 2nd grade. oh hello mcsame is 72 years odd and could be her father what a joke she is mcsame showed no judgement on picking her for vp he did this out of spite, anger and political reasons. he is pathetic

I don't want Joe Six-Pack running my country. I want the best and brightest people possible running my country. I want people who understand how to lead, how to govern, how to make decisions. People who understand the issues, who know the history, and who can shape the policy. Sorry, but a Joe Six-Pack won't solve our economic problems, develop energy or health care policy, or negotiate with foreign countries. My garbage man is Joe Six-Pack. The butcher at the supermarket is Joe Six-Pack. The waiter at Chili's is Joe Six-Pack. They are all nice people, but they aren't qualified to be vice president of the United States. Neither is Sarah Palin.

What she is, is a FOOL! Wasilla is missing its idiot!

"Joe Six-Pack American"?

Is she referring to Joe Biden?

So what does Palin say about the conservatives that feel the same way as the liberals. I here more of the conservatives saying dump Palin. Palin has no dignity and she let Mccain take it away. Palin is smalltown will never make it and should go back home were she belongs. We need her watching the Russians !! LOL

Just because you are stupid does not make you an average American.

No, Palin needs to understand that this country elected a "normal Joe six-pack American" President eight years ago. Why would we make that mistake again???

I don't think it is politically expedient to create a self prescribed moniker for a hypothetical aggregate of Americans that successfully endorses alcohol use and subconsciously highlights the common and yet pleasant qualities of your opposing vice presidential candidate.

Translation: This makes her look like shes trying to fit in by acting like she drinks and by using the word Joe we think of Joe Biden. A regular ol' Six Pack Joe American…what a guy!

Obama/Biden 08′

The problem that I have with this statement is that other countries don't elect their "Joe Six-Pack" citizens to the highest position in the country. Why should we settle??? These other foreign leaders are highly educated elitists. Even Third World country dictators, they went to American IVY League schools. So why does America want someone who isn't an elite running the country??? What's wrong with you people??????

Ok… SO the GOP keeps her hidden away from the public like NO OTHER VP candidate in the HISTORY of the USA Presidential election, & we need to give her "Low Expectation" / a break for Thursday nights Debate…. or for not talking to the " Humble / Great Citizens of this country" by using meaningful dialog speaking to the press???
(Maybe we are hurting her feelings & she CAN’T handle the Pressure”)
Ms. Joe-six-pack??? No I think she is like Ms. Jack Daniels that just "downed the bottle", now lacking any sense!! DO the ticket a favor; drop her before she speaks AGAIN!!
Can you imagine, her “running the country"?

I am not "ticked off" that a Joe Six Pack is running for the vice presidency. I am ticked off that a not-very-bright woman, with no intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to dismiss other points of view, who is demonstrably vindictive, who is willing to give positions of power to people without qualifications is running for the vice presidency.

It is a "sin" for Pentecostals to drink. You can't be a Joe-six pack" family.

WHAT A JOKE! THIS WOMAN IS A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM BEING THE PRESIDENT IF MCSAME DROPS DEAD OH MY GOSH

MCSAME SHOWED NO JUDGEMENT ON HIS VP PICK HE BEHAVIOR IS ERRATIC, HE IS ANGRY AND GRUMPY HE IS 72 YRS OLD HOW COULD SHE BIDEN IS OLD WHEN MCSAME COULD BE HER FATHER DISGUSTING

wea are a joe 6 pack type statement ,,she sounds like she has drank more than a 6 has been drank

She definitely would know about the average Joe six-pack men out there.

I dont know about you but I dont want a regular guy or gal as my Prez or VP. It mite be better if they were well, maybe a little more special?

Um… George W. Bush already represented the middle-American 'value' of blissful ignorance. Go home to Alaska Palin and use your BIONIC eyes to see Russia 1130 miles away from your house.

Governing to the lowest common denominator got us in this mess in the first place. I am all for having a beer with "Joe or Jill Six-Pack," but that is not what we need dealing with the important issues of our time. Please America, wake up!

Wait. . . liberals are ticked off because an average person is finally represented in the position of vice-president?

No ma'am, Ms. Palin.

The liberals are ticked off because should anything bad happend to Mr. McCain–God forbid–then you would be the president.

America is not going to allow YOU to happen to the presidency.
Sorry, you don't get or know anything about the lower 48 states. Please go back to Alaska.

And what in the world is a Joe six-pack American? You mean, you drink six packs of coke, beer, what?????

Uggg. Please go back to Alaska.

Geeze…$20,000 would pay off my double wide mobile home. It's good to know we have a VP candidate understands my woes.

I imagine she will soon be hyping that she got straight C's in school. I did as well of course, but I don't consider that to be my crowning achievement.

Being average is by definition not something you brag about, of course its not a crime either, but you should never say 'i'm average' as though that makes you better than everyone. Even the most average person will take pride when they accomplish something or demonstrate a quality that they believe is outstanding. What the GOP is doing is not trying to make an appeal to the pride of Americans, they are trying to appeal to our sense of shame that fears that there are people more accomplished than we are, with the rationale that there is no such thing as a more accomplished or qualified person.

I don't want 'Joe Six-Pack' in the White House. I am 'Joe Six-Pack and I work with him, too. I want someone smarter than us in the White House.

people on both sides of the aisle have hostility towards her because of her lack of intellect, understanding of the issues and lack of coherent thought. it has nothing to do with her being "joe 6 pack"

Sarah Sarah Sarah,

Take time to listen and learn…dont just act. U r far from being qualified….

yes, that's what it is Sarah. We're all just taken off guard by your wholesome, grounded, everyperson style. NOT!

The last eight years we've had a “Joe-six pack" President and look at the many messes he has made.

Sarah Palin is simply unqualified to be VP or President. Her troubles are of her own making.

If Palin was honest and simply admitted she had no foreign policy experience, she'd be better off than to spin ridiculous lies that her living next to Russia gives her foreign policy experience.

She's a Jo-idiot pack American. Another BUSH but without the brain

Ah, that smart politician is coming out again…it won't last (even though I hope it does – she's more fun when she's on her game)

Palin doesn't even realize she is a woman?!? What am I not surprised by this? Give me a break.

You bet I am outraged that his nitwit Palin is the VP candidate. She is definitely an outsider…she is completely clueless on the most basic issues important to ths nation. She can use all the cutesy and moronic phrases she wants. We are not stupid and we KNOW that Pallin is! There is no way any intelligent person is going to put this bimbo near the White House!
Oh and by the way Palin….you making fun of Biden's age? Your lying teammate McCain is 72 and you weren't even born when he showed up in politics!
Go back to your backwards state and once again become a nobody. The only thing people will remember about you is what a joke you are and what a stupid and irresponsible choice McCain made in choosing you!

I DON 'T KNOW WHY LOOSER WEMEN WANT TO VOTE FOR SARAH BECAUSE SHE IS RELATED TO THEM NO ABORTION ,BUT ACCEPT TEEN PREGNACY .. WHAT KIND OF MORALES IS THIS … I AM SORRY THAT MEAN WE ARE TAKING OUR COUNTRY TO 100 YEARS BACK … SHE DOES NOT EVEN CARE ABOUT HER KIDS EDUCATION , HOW SHE WILL CARE ABOUT MY GRANDAUGHTER EDUCATUION THANKS GOD THAT TWO OF MY KIDS WENT UP TO PHD AND THE THIRD ON ATTENDING NOW # 1 PUBLIC UNIVERSTY …. EVEN MY REPUBLICAN HUSBAND FOR THE FIRST TIME HE HE SAID NO WAY McCain …. OBAMA/BIDEN … OBAMA /BIDEN 08

Here we go with the average Joe crap. Thanks for officially alinging yourself with George Bush. The guy who you could have a beer with but leaves you at the bar to pay his Wall Street meltdown er…tab.

This woman's not what I want. I've never seen such crap. Vote for me, b/c I'm not qualified and neither are you.

I don't understand the people that want to elect people that are just like them. It is the height of arrogance, to believe that you are so great that everyone that you vote for should be exactly like you. Palin is a dufus, so what does that say about the people who say that she is just like them?

The governor of Alaska received a salary of $112,895…..so how is PAIN-LIN an ordinary gal?

Even as an Obama supporter, I have to believe Palin is sandbagging her intelligence…and come debate time she's going to show something more. No one can be this ill prepared for the national poltical scene…. I'm starting to feel embarrased for her.

Yes, it is wonderful to Joe six-pack running for vice president (and perhaps president) of the U.S. Unfortunately, Joe-six-pack is completely unqualified to hold those positions, no matter how "everyday" she says she is.

We don't want a Joe Six Pack as VP or President. Our country deserves an intellectual who processes national and international problems at a level greater than our own understanding.

I fully demand that my president be smarter than me, and that has unfortunately NOT been the case for the last eight years.

OBAMA 08!

Maybe that is what bothers me about her. I thought it was the sound of her voice at first but have realized it went far beyond that as time progressed. Give me Hillary any day………………………………………

I mean, Sarah what are you talking about? The reason we say that you don't understand working families is not because of your life's narrative, it's because of your philosophies, because of your beliefs. We will really be making a HUGE mistake if we elect you and McCain into office. You seem clueless at times, as if you are trying to remember your lines for a play. Please do us a favor and stop trying to be something that you are not. Sit down long enough to learn about what you are tlaking about because in the end we will lose out if you are not ready. I support Obama/Biden, but if you guys win, i want to be comfortable with knowing that if something hapens to McCain, that you will you be clueless on the national stage.

Haha! You're gonna need more than a six-pack once Joe is done with you on Thursday.

God bless her soul!
She means well!

Sarah when you go in that booth to vote.
We know that you are not going to vote for the republicans.

Make the old man feel important. He won't know the difference!
It will give you a chance to start all over again

Long live Alaska! We can see you here from Canada!

NICE PLACE!

Ms Palin, how much do you have in the stock market that you lost $20,000? Do you think the average American, after eight years of the economy we have been saddled with, has $20,000 invested anywhere, much less a nest egg so large that it could lose $20,000? Trust me, you are not this week going through what the "rest of America" has been going through for eight years.

Someone needs to check the validity of this claim. Palin is so secretive with her finances, and has not even released her tax returns. Does this sound familiar (Dick Cheney)!! Give us a break.

In fact, she has other similiarities with our current President. When asked by Katie Couric, Palin could not name one magazine, newsletter, etc. she reads to keep up on current events. Not one. For goodness sakes, even if I didn't read any; I could come up with at least one name.

Most people don't want a normal joe six pack running the country for us. We want someone qualified, and a wee bit smarter than we are. Can you imagine your next door neighbor in charge of the free world???

No, Governor Palin, it's NOT time for "a normal Joe six-pack American" to be represented in the position of vice presidency. You're confusing the necessity of average Americans having a voice in their government with the terrible idea that leadership should be mediocre. What is mediocrity? By definition, it is average. It is normal.

Leadership in government should be extraordinary. Lincoln, the Roosevelts, JFK, MLK Jr., Gandhi, etc. – these were not "Joe six-packs", they were the intellectual elite that your party seems to feel justified in maligning.

I don't think being smart is a bad thing, particularly not for my elected officials. And I despise the rising culture of anti-intellectualism that you are encouraging just to satisfy your own political ambitions.

Aw look, she's just like people!

"Geez, the rest of America, they're facing the exact same thing…" What, Sarah? Losing $20,000 in the stockmarket?? I don't think many American's would be so blase about losing $200, let alone $20,000.

You could quite possibly be the most moronic human being I've ever come across… and, in this day and age, that's saying alot.

She’s authentic, down to earth, and likeable I’ll give you that, but look into her eyes and see if you can trust her making critical decisions in the white house if ol McGee sees a light tunnel and goes cold. The poor girl can’t even make up her mind on whether she was for or against the bridge to nowhere.

Look into her eyes and ask yourselves if you can trust her to sit in front of Putin and make a critical decision for you.

Yes, let's put Joe Six-Pack in the White House. What is this, the Blue Collar Comedy tour? Thanks, Ms. Palin, for undermining what so many parents are trying to instill in their children, to strive to be better, to set higher goals for themselves, to aspire to greater than their parents, to fulfill their potential and then some. Why? Joe Schmo down the street can be President (oh, wait a minute, I think we already have a "C" student in the White House. How's that workin' out for ya, America?). I for one prefer someone who's smarter, better educated, more well-spoken, and dignified than I am. I have no shame in being a soccer mom, but I have enough humility to admit I don't have what it takes to be President.

i don't want joe six pack being that close to becoming president, i want someone who is smarter than the average person, not someone who makes the average person feel like a genius.

America does not need another "Joe six-pack" as a representative. We need intelligent, ARTICULATE, well-educated and well-travelled adults with experience interacting with both national and international leaders. Sarah Palin does not fit this description by any stretch. Sure, we are "out of sorts" and will definitely be "ticked off" should she actually (gasp) ….I just can't even write it. Oh, the nightmare of it all.

I wish I had $20,000 to loose on the stock market.

I'd say she was a six pack short of a case.

Why does this qualify her to be VP? I know lots of "Joe six packd"

As opposed to Joe Six Pack having been represented in the form of the President for the last eight years……..look how great that turned out.

As much as people hate the politicians in Washington, I think Americans should be smart enough to realize that you still need people whose economic experience to handle this crisis is the fact that her family lost money when the stock market went down…

Oh now she's Joe?

Obama/Biden 2008

"Joe six pack" ….. ? We have a "cowboy" running the country now and look where we are!

Sarah
Can you please show us your tax returns….looking for some transparency!

The reason liberals are hostile to her is because she would be a heartbeat away from the presidency and totally unqualified, a situation not helped by McCancer's age and health. And give me a break, a "Joe six-pack American"? She just thinks that because she comes from a small town and is a hockey mom. Obama and Biden have much more in common with the American people. Eight-house, thirteen-car McCrazy has no idea what life is like for the average American.

She just needs to shut up and go away.

Do I really want Joe-Six Pack leading the country during these times?

"It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency,"… (Palin quote in article)

Yep. I worked and educated my tail off to finally vote a beer guzzling slacker into the highest position on the planet…

Close her alma maters… then send her HOME

Not another "joe six-pack". Don't you think the Joe Six Pack we have in the White House has done enough damage. I'd take a wine-sipping liberal right now rather than have another 4 years of this.

To be fair, I think most Americans can name a newspaper or magazine that they read. Palin can't. That's pathetic.

LIAR!!!!! LIAR!!!!! Double LIAR.. You are the Gov. of Alaska, how could you possibly understand what ordinary people go through. You and grandpa need a nap.

Let's face it, this woman is unfit for the current office she has. She's a beauty queen and red meat for the GOP male base. McGimmick fed them and now he wants their vote.

The question is, how can any self respecting woman allow herself to be some man's trick for his own political ambition.

McGimmick belongs with Bugsy and the other gamblers. Roll high, land low… and folks, Palin is landing low….

No Sarah Sarah, it's not that we're ticked off it's just that you have not represented us well at all so we will have to say

Thanks but no thanks to the Gov. up in Alaska

She is full of moose stuffing. Is that what she learned in debate camp. Its funny how they can all relate when the polls are down, but when they are up, we are the furthest thing from their minds. Screw them.

So, the average American drinks a 6 pack a day. Well, I guess I am not average. I don't drink. I also do not use "like" in a sentence the way teenagers do. Hey average America, she is talking down to you. It is sad that most of you will not get it. Your 6 pack must be like getting in the way.

She is not normal. I find her very disturbing. By the way who can afford a six-pack right now?

Folks who ar short one beer of a sixpack should not claim that good 'ol boy status.

Or should I say Peggy Hill.

Yes, this is exactly what we need more of a "Joe Six-Pack" leading the country as if the last eight years weren't bad enough. I'm sure Palin would like a "Joe Six-Pack" to be her brain surgeon, pilot, nurse or teacher instead of someone who actually applied themselves in college. Yeah, let me know how that works out for you.

There you go girl. Look at what mess is created by all the educated and experienced people on both Wall Street and in congress. It's time we elected someone who has more common sense than education and solid values.
As far as I am concerned not having Washington experience is a plus in my book for Ms. Palin.

Geez…why don't you release your tax returns then. I can say that I lost $50K in the market yesterday. You are not a six pack American, whatever that means. Stop trying to fake your way into the hearts of Americans. It is terrible.

Hey Sarah,
We Americans don't need another drinking President. We got (six pack) Bush and look where we are today. THANKS BUT NO THANKS SARAH!!

Oh..God..what's next? lol. Palin…please, please, I beg you to run back to Alaska and spare this country the drama. I can't take you no more..really. I'm gonna get a heart attack from laughing if you keep this up. And I want to live at least till Nov 4th.

Can NOT get closer to main street than Sarah.

Biden brags that HE has NOT saved a penny.

Biden brags that he has nothing put aside for retirement.

I'll take Sarah.

I work and save and make LESS than Biden and his wife. How is he still a pauper?

Or maybe it has something to do with you being unqualified to be Vice-President of the United States,

I do have a problem with a "Joe six-pack" becoming vice president, if by that Gov. Palin means someone like herself with no understanding of the compplex national and international issues of the Executive Branch, economics, foreign policy, health care, education etc that they would need to be familiar with if called upon to be President.

Gov Palin probably does understand what ordinary people do about running a household. But that is certainly not enough.

At the least a vice-president has to be able to articulate their administration's policies. Gov. Palin can't even answer simple interview questions without inadvertently making herself a laughing stock..

Dear Gov. Palin,
Please, for the love of God, stop! Now you are "Joe-Six Pack?" Who do you honestly think you're kidding? The Office of the Vice President is a significant position of leadership, domestically and abroad. I am not threatened by the fact that you are a Washington outsider, I am terrified because you are just not qualified to be the VEEP. Have you ever just stopped to listen to yourself? Honestly? I don't want an average Joe running this country…I'm sorry; there is far too much at stake.

Palin needs to grow up and get some perspective behind those fancy lenses. Having a Joe six pack represent the vice presidency is like having an altar boy as Pope.

Joe six-pack American? Does that make any sense? She is such an idiot. I hope people wake up and realize that she is a MORON!!!!

Is she kidding? I'm so sick of hearing her and her supporters saying "She's just like them". Well guess what I DON'T want some one in power just like you (or her). Since when has excoriating well educated people, while holding high under educated people (and let's be real even a monkey can get a degree in six years) become the norm? Has America really sunk that low . OH yeah I guess we have.

The Obamabots who fill the daily blogs with silly, childish insults can not see that they are guilty of the very stupidity they rail against.

Talk about hypocrisy.

Grow UP.

A "Joe-six pack American?" Never heard that one before, it must be an Alaskan expression.

Seriously, almost all politicians say they're just like rest of us, simple common folk. Yeah, like, sure, whatever.

Yeah she drank six pack before she did the Gibson and Couric interviews. What a joke she has become, now she wants to appeal to people by saying I don't need to know alot to be VP. I just need to know how to drink a six pack and field dress a MOOSE!!!

Obamabots love how Sarah talks…
It fits right in with their own style- insults that are Oh so clever: McWar, I mean McSame, I mean McShame, oh I mean Mc+ any insult.

Look in the mirror if you want to see stupid is as stupid does.

Sarah is making a parody of the Obamanation and its infantile way of expressing itself in the crudest of ways.

PALIN . . . YOU ARE A BEER SHORT OF A SIX PACK!

Sarah "six pack" and John McGamblling, the perfect couple to lead America down the drain.

She acts like someone who's had a six pack….or two …..or three.

What does that even MEAN??!! "Joe six pack American"?? Where does she get this nonsense she spews?! Is that code for ignorant White Trash that has no place being VP? Bless her heart, because she seems nice enough… I don't blame her, I blame that idiot McSame who picked her instead of putting his country first. (I actually kind of like the poor Dear Sara, even though she stands for everything I'm against politically and socially.) She's just out of her element…. BUT ENOUGH ALREADY!!! VOTE OBAMA BIDEN and end the nonsense.

Wow. Great… Joe Six Pack. Because God forbid the person to ascend to the leadership of this country be exceptional in any way. No, no, much better they be as ill-educated and ill-informed as the average American.

Since when do we want our politicians to be so average?

Sarah is right. It's time mediocrity was represented. Go Sarah

Are you kidding? I don't want "Joe Six-Pack" running the country. The president shouldn't be someone I'd crack open a cold one with. Pull your heads out America.

Does she want to lose the entire 401k by continuing the same failed economic policy initiated by GWB , perpetuated by her boss? maybe she had a six pack before her first Couric interview so daddy had to come to hold her hand through the 2nd and ensure that she wasn't sipping on tha syssurp..
I can't comprehend why people still support her….after hearing her speak!! I'm flabbergasted.

I'm ticked off because you're not very bright. It's that simple. I won't vote for you just because your a woman, like McShame wants me to do. I won't vote for you because your a Maverick, because you aren't. If you were, you would have returned the money for the bridge … and you would have canceled the road that lead to this none existent bridge. But you didn't. You're not a Maverick. Go home!

She is a Joe Make Me Sick American… seriously does that mean she is an alcoholic too???? My GOD take m away…

Sarah is right. It's time mediocrity was represented.

She's like, five and a half cans short of a six pack. OBTW, you Sarah, would be a Jane……not a Joe (I hope).

She's not even a Joe period. Mabye a Polly-anna-12 pack

Your right Sarah, Give 'em hell Thursday night. There are more people backing you then you know and this comes from a democrat that will be voting McCain/Palin.
For the first time I've paid attention to the whole election process and let me say, the Obama backers are too just down right nasty people.
Obama is probably a nice enough guy, but his supporters have turned my stomach and that goes for CNN too!

How can she know what Americans are going through she can't even tell you what papers reads!

We had the guy Americans would most like to drink beer with for the last eight years, and look where it got us. Personally, I would like someone SMARTER than me as VP and a 72 year old, 4 time cancer survivor heartbeat away from the presidency.

She is Joke six-pack American.

If a 'Joe six pack' likes beer and sports AND is someone who understands and is thoughtful about national and foreign policy–then no problem. Unfortunately, Palin doesn't meet this criteria.

Garbage. They don't like you because you're pro-life, anti-choice, pro govt cronyism, pro-drilling, think global warming is a "myth" and any other number of things that make you the most dangerous person to even suggest for this office. Your selection is a joke and so are you. Go back to Alaska and stay there, Caribou Barbie.

Nothing personal, Sarah, but I don't want "Joe-Six Pack" even close to running the country. I want someone intelligent…that would clearly not be you or McCain.

OUT OF SORTS!!! Lady you are the one thats out of sorts… Please shut this idiot up. I wonder how she even made it to governor … really makes ya wonder .

"… Sarah Palin on Tuesday called herself a “Joe-six pack American…."

I thought Palin said that she is a pitbull with lipstick… or did she say a pig with tatooed lip liner?

The Heck with Sarah……To John McCain remember saying Chelsea was ugly and Janet Reno was her Father ….You are Ugly and so is Rick Davis are you Rick's Father ?

This is all over Abc news. Troopergate:Murlene Wilkes, owner of Harbor Adjusting Services, and holder of a $1.2 million/yr. contract with the State of Alaska to handle workers compensation claims.
Hard evidence contradicting sworn testimony has a certain effect on people. Murlene Wilkes, faced with this situation, decided to change her testimony according to a report in The Public Record. Now, with the little extra incentive of avoiding perjury charges, she has admitted that she was asked to deny the claim – at the direct request of Sarah and Todd Palin.

Come on ABC, get to work and investigate this one. Its all over Alaska

Ah Ha hah ha ha hahaha……

Joe Six-pack? That may be right–and I don't want Joe Six-pack running my country. He has for the last 8 years and pretty much f'd up our credibility….

Sarah,

Have you been reading "Red State" lately? Joe Six Pack, my butt.

If you lost 20,000 in the market (how many regular Joe's lost $20,000 today?) what was your cost basis?

Anyway, you're still an affront to women. Charging Rape Victims for Rape Kits, indeed.

No way will my daughter(s) have a rapist's baby. You're a loon!

VETS AGAINST MCCAIN! He can't even muster a vote on the New G.I. Bill. Missed 400 votes in the past year! Missed all 20 hearings on Afghanistan.

BLUE STAR FAMILIES FOR OBAMA!

She was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it. She did not return to Washington the funds that the state of Alaska received for the bridge after CONGRESS had killed it. The road to the Bridge was built after all. She doesn't like earmarks, but her state of Alaska is perhaps one of the largest recipients of earmarks. When she was mayor of Wasilla she hired a lobbyist to help obtain earmarks. I think that Sara Palin is a phony!

The way her interviews are going… you would think she's had at least a 6 pack before those interviews. Maybe that's what's causing her answers to be completely incoherant.

Troopergate:Murlene Wilkes, owner of Harbor Adjusting Services, and holder of a $1.2 million/yr. contract with the State of Alaska to handle workers compensation claims.
Hard evidence contradicting sworn testimony has a certain effect on people. Murlene Wilkes, faced with this situation, decided to change her testimony according to a report in The Public Record. Now, with the little extra incentive of avoiding perjury charges, she has admitted that she was asked to deny the claim – at the direct request of Sarah and Todd Palin.

Come on ABC, get to work and investigate this one. Its all over Alaska

If people are voting for the TOP of the ticket- then why is the Obamanation so concerned about Sarah Palin?

And… Biden IS almost as old as McCain BUT he has been in the senate giving speeches and doing nothing for LONGER than McCain.

So… Sarah was correct to honor is long history of speechmaking in the senate.

Sarah talks to people like the 12 year old Obamabots- they ONLY understand cute put down phrases: McInsane, Mc War, McCant, McSame etc etc. Hey jokers- Sarah is speaking TO you infants in a language you understand.

Sorry but Joe six-pack American doesn't have an airplane parked in his backyard and likes to enjoy his six-pack without a side of chastity. Get real, this woman is an evangelist at best. She doesn't have the intelligence to fix the SERIOUS problems we have or the good sense (or humility for that much) to realize she's running for the highest office of the most powerful country. She acts like this is a beauty contest or something.

Whatever…

Humble beginnings are great, but the position of President and Vice-President requires more than the average Joe. I want someone who is incredibly intelligent (as in, way-beyond average) and is capable of making sound judgments.

I like my Joe Six Pack guys…they're super friends and great fun… Don't think they'd be the right guys to run the country at this time though.

Really??? She's one of us?? How many "Joe Six Pack AMericans" had $20,000 to lose?

She's awesome! Liberal's despise her, real American's love her…everyone can't get enough of her…

she's a joe six pack joke

She doesn't deserve any comments. Go back to Alaska .

Just when I think the Moosegirl is done with her banal utterances.

We've already had a "normal Joe six-pack American", by the name of George W. Bush.

Look where that's gotten us.

FROM HOCKEY MOM TO FEELING THE PEOPLES PAIN. DID SHE MENTION HOWMUCH SHE AND HER HUSBAND MADE LAST YEAR? I THINK SHE IS BETTER IN ALASKA THAN ADMINISTERING THE STRONGEST CONTRY ON THE WORLD. OR MAYBE SHE COULD SEE RUSSIA FROM HER HOUSE.

Folks. This woman is scary. I know she's a down-home gal. I know we pray she has good ole' common sense. She's not scary because she's a bad person. She's not scary only because of her lack of appropriate experience.

She is scary because he has the same brand of uninformed certainty that our current president has. She does and says things that show she is clueless and then doggedly denies what is totally apparent.

On this score, she's worse than McCain. He knows what he doesn't know. He's basically comfortable in his skin. He should be, he's 72. She however, is a SCARY fallback proposition and frankly we still know NOTHING about how she things. What we do know is scary.

Sarah,

If you were a well-informed and intelligent Joe Six-Pack, that would make a world of difference. You are getting flak because you claim to have a competence you just don't have; that judgment is based upon your appallingly ignorant interviews.

You brag about not having blinked when asked to be Veep, but Charles Gibson was correct that your not-blinking was more about hubris than competence.

I'm sorry, but 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

I can't relate to Sarah Palin. She is from a different world.

She's "Joe" 6-pack implies that she's male and either drinks a six-pack of beer a night or has 6-pack abs. I don't hunt and kill animals for sport.

And I don't want my daughter to use her as a role model. She's no Hillary Clinton. Sorry, but she's not.

Tell it like it is Sarah! Maybe if the politicians had a clue as to where they once came from our country would be in better shape. I would rather have a thousand Sarah Palins than the whole house of Senate and Congress.

We've had Joe Six Pack as President for the past 8 years and look where it's got us… Sarah Palin? Thanks, but no thanks!

I don't want an average American in the White House, even in the #2 spot. I want an extraordinary American in the White House!

I'm sure Gov. Palin is a nice person. But even as an independent voter, I am not convinced she has what it takes to be VP or President.

I hate to burst her bubble but "average Joe-six pack" didn't lose $20,000 in the stock market.

But even if she were just like me, it doesn't address the real issue. Back when Bush was running for president, they had the slogan that Bush was a guy you could have a beer with. And that's what we got.

What we need isn't a guy we can have a beer with or "Joe six-pack". What we need is someone with the insight and intelligence to run this country. This isn't the PTA. It's the White House.

Pony up Palin. Put the tax returns on the table or don't talk about your family's finances.

Now you're talking Sarah. It's about time they let you be yourself.
I'm confident you"ll turn the whole election around over the next 30 days.

We love you in Ohio.

McGimmick belongs with Bugsy and the other gamblers. Roll high, land low… and folks, Palin is landing low….

No, no one is ticked about someone coming in from the outside, in fact, it's refreshing. People are very upset at the fact that Palin is a political ploy to try and gain voters, and doesn't know foreign policy, basic terms of operations, etc. Every woman I know is extremely offended and scared that she could be President Palin. Could you imagine her sitting down with Putin and telling him she's a "Joe six-pack American, so back off!?" It's an absolute joke! This could be the end…

Yes, I'm ticked off that a person who has to "cram" on foreign policy and domestic issues will potentially be the next president of the US.

The average "Joe six-pack American" has no business running a country.

So, the stock market fell 5% yesterday, meaning her portfolio was $400k. I bet Joe six-pack is glad to know he's got so much money in the back. What a maroon.

Go home Sara. You are literally making a fool of yourself. Anyone who votes for this ticket obviously does not love America. Scary!

Finally, Palin is right about something – I AM ticked off! I don't WANT Joe "Sixpack" American in the position of the VP. Are you kidding me?!? I want Joe "Mr. Smartypants Policy Wonk" American as VP. I want Joe "Brilliant Statesman" American as VP.

My neighbor is Joe "Six Pack" American. He apparently doesn't own a shirt, starts his six pack at 10:00 am, and runs a golf cart repair business out of his garage, which necessitates him parking his car on what would be his lawn, were he ever to water it. That is NOT VP material, trust me.

Palin is not qualified to be vice president. She has a degree in journalism. She is only 44 years old with 5 kids. I can not imagine her as commander in chief. McCain has very poor judgment. What ever happened to family values. Women should be in th home having and raising principled children. The fact that traditional family is broken economically and culturally is the root of the problem. McCain must have his head in the sand. Romney was far more qualified than Palin and would have been a superior choice. He may have been an economic savior.
I think the market failure is the best thing for this country. I just hope it is the the power seeking freedom and family destroying merchants and elites that fall not the poor innocent citizen.

Oh puu-leaase.

Palin’s salary is $125,000 a year.

$20,000 lost? She gained most of that back through charging the state of Alaska a $17,000 per diem – while she was AT HOME.

Mrs. Palin, you insult the American people by making this statement. You are clearly NOT 'Joe-six pack American'.

What makes Miss Mooseburger so sure every American has money to loose in the stock market in any form? I don't know anyone who has been affected like that. She is nothing like any average American I know. Scary that she thinks she is in touch with America.
RM

Golly gee whiz Opie. Could this woman be any more fake? I don't for one second believe this "aw shucks" language we keep hearing from her.

I don't ever recall a vice presidential nominee being subjected to the kind of invective that Sarah Palin has faced. Many of the daily postings on this CNN ticker reek with what can only be described as pure hatred. Much of the media, wilth CNN's Jack Caffety among the worst– has been just as bad.

At the same time, Bliden's flaws and misteps have been virtually ignored. How many voters are aware of the serious nature of his lies and plagiarism? This was true both at Harvard ( where he failed a course for exactly that reason) and during his first presidential campaign, when his lies and lifting of lines from other politicians' speeches forced him to withdraw?

I absolutely can not understand why the media can NOT report factual news , just spin. In order to have a free nation, their are responsibilities. This is the home of the BRAVE and Free. The LIBERAL media and Hollywood must not realize what gave them their freedoms. Why would you want a government controlled socialistic country??? The trashing of Palin is horrific !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't get why you are against honest integrity.

God please help us …..NOT HAVE HER AS THE VP……. if she can ask god to make her the Gov, I can ask god to not make her the VP

as a female myself Sarah Palin is not fit to be president, people wake up if John Mc Cain die today or tomorrow Mrs Palin is not fit to replace him, women wake up and see you don't have to vote for her because she is a woman she is not able to run this country, you think the country is in a mess now wait and you will see if something happen to Mc Cain you have one lady a disaster coming, wake up you all she is not the right lady for VP but yet you all sit back and do nothing, because most of you racist and bigot would rather see her in the white house than to see a black man, then each of you talk about GOD and he is not a racist or bigot he is the creator who loves all people, you people are laughing today but Ms Palin will make you cry tomorrow

i dont want a 'joe six-pack' as the VP, i want someone QUALIFIED. I wouldn't want my neighbor to be VP or anyone I know, I want someone who actually has the wisdom, experience, and ability.

PUHLEEZE! We've had the Joe six pack American remember….good old Bush. We truly do not need someone to sit around and have a beer with. We need a strong and reliable leader. Besides Palin, I live in Alaska and I know your game – I say no way, no McCain, no Palin.

Sarah is absolutely right. The liberals just cannot take the fact that a women like you or my wife is a VP candidate. Guess what, they will wake up on November 4th when McCain and Palin are elected to the White House.

Palin doesnt have to impress thinking people. Her job is to snag a couple of percent of the white fundamentalists who support Obama.
Presently "only" 3/4ths (74%) of the white fundamentalists support McCain.
Her task on Thursday is to move that number up to 4/5ths, something in the 79% to 81% range.

Rove does not care one bit what the brilliant high IQ computer users on this site think or know. He is about constructing a winning margin.

She can do that and still seem like a moron to EVERY rational being, including the conservatives who actually think and write for high brow magazines.
Her constituents live by faith, not by logic.

Wow, where is her six pack belly? All the jogging she does must have worked. I hope Palin will ask Biden some practical questions for an average Joe.

Why does the media, CNN, not treat McCain and Palin equal to Obama and Biden? The articles I am reading about each are routed quite differently. Are we voting for individuals who have the strenghts to govern a great nation? The media toys and plays with McCain and Palin and then holds Obama and Biden to the fire. I am confused. This is an election,not a popularity contest. I am proud to be an American, but one who can live without beer, football and racing vehicles. We have all lost more than any dollar could be worth. Please! CNN I thought you had more dignity and clot..

Thank you for your strenghts of the past.

A reader, no more.

Julia I. Chapman/Student

I think she's a few cans short of a six pack….

We're all out of sorts and ticked off about it because Sarah Palin is a moron, and we've already seen this great country get decimated by another moron for the last 8 years.

I'd drink Sarah's bath water.

Sara needs to sit down with Emily Post and a College English Professor!

Bottoms UP! Mission accomplished!!!

30 Sept. 2008

Sara:

And Palin wins by a Holy Powered KNOCK OUT !!! Its over– its OVER !!!

GOD is with you Sara Palin.

Tim Blakley

If "Joe-six-pack" is smart and has worked to receive the best possible education to govern our country then I hope he/she gets elected.

Palin's education is sorely lacking and it shows in her shallow responses to Gibson and Couric interview questions

I can see why the McSain camp keeps her from talking in public and in lock down at debate camp. I also see why McCain has to do her talking and explaining for her in interviews.

Wow, just think: President Palin……. Like that scares the hell out of me too.

Sarah Palin was accurate in describing regular mainsteam United States people. What I've read is there is about 60% who feel like her; lose money, barely get our taxes in on time, send our children to junior college first, hoping to win the next Lotto, we were members of the PTA when it existed, listen to Paul Harvey, and we're are searching for the next Norman Rockwell scene. And Sarah Palin is in that picture…not matter what anyone thinks or reports. And now you know the rest of the story!! Good day!

Your headline completely misquotes your own article: "It's time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency…" That means she's representing 'Joe six-pack American,' not calling herself 'Joe six-pack American.'

Another article attempting to sensationalize politics. Go back to school.

Well, golly, geez, Vladmir lets just sit down here and shoot the breeze. How about a bud light? Did they have cheer leaders when you went to high school? You know, Vladimir, big joke on me, I thought Georgia was in the U S of A until John Mc told me otherwise. Well golly.

Sarah said "It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency"

Noooooo!
We've had a "Joe six-pack American" as PRESIDENT for the past 8 years! I don't want another one anywhere near the white house!

What's there to comment on? We can call Bush "Dumb" and Palin "Dumber"

You know I love my neighbor named Joe and you're right he does drink a six pack a night, but God forbid if he became Vice President and even had a remote chance of becoming President!

Sarah, you are about as qualified as my neighbor down the street, Joe "Six Pack", only I trust him more and still wouldn't vote for him.

Do us all a favor and take your "Common American" rhetoric and go back to Alaska!

CNN POST THIS

McCain is abuse to Palin, she is not qualified! i FEELL sorry about her ..really sad

SHE IS AN IDIOT, CAN NOBODY ELSE SEE THIS

Geez! In this big mess!

I want a normal Joe Six Pack and Joe Camel to run this country!

I am out of sorts and ticked off

looking forward to legislation for building a bridge to Russia and then to Europe so we don't have to fly there to get foreign policy experience.

Let's talk street talk in DC!

We just spent the last eight years with a Joe Six Pack in the white house. We don't need another one in drag!!!!

I"m speechless…

Gov. Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air. I just hope that she doesn't change. I think that Senator McCain couldn't have made a better choice. I feel that she is very capable to do the job. I jut hope that when she takes office that she will put the Speaker of the House in the time out chair.

I don't want someone just like me in one of the highest positions in our government. I want someone smarter and more informed. Sarah Palin is definately not smarter and not informed. If John McCain gets elected with her as the VP our country is in even more trouble. Americans better wake up and smell the coffee. I too cringe everytime she speaks.

PATHETIC!!

Everything that comes out of her mouth is so contrived it doesn't come across as even close to sincere, I wonder who wrote up the script for this outing?

Anyway, the Palin Circus is coming to primetime Thursday night, I hope for her sake they don't stray off her script too far or we could be in for one the greatest (or worst, depending on where you sit) moments in television.

Please, please, please America… do the right thing.

I am not "ticked off" I just think you are unqualified to be VP.

here's the problem with the American people: they are going to buy this load of dung lock stock and barrel. It;s terrifying to think that McCain/Palin even stand a chance in this election. These candidates are selling themselves, not their policies. The fact is, as an American citezen, i could care less that Sarah palin is "Joe six-pack American" i don't care how many children she has or how often she likes to go hunting. I want to know her plans for my country. We are facing the worst economic melt down in history and this woman is babbling on about incoherent nothingness. I am disgusted with the people in this country. it doesn't matter that Obama is a man for the people or that McCain is a war "hero" this is all superficial and not the point. God help us in the coming years, because if there is a God, we will need his aid.

Ticked off isn't the word. Shocked that we seem to be willing to forsake choosing leaders that have even a modicum of a sense of history. Being "normal" isn't leadership. I dont need a leader to repeat ad nauseum that they can relate to me. FDR (can I mention his name without a conservative somewhere knee-jerking and gagging?) was of old money, but was able to relate and lead.

I just read that, according to the actuarial tables the insurance industry uses to determine the average lifespan of people within their particular age group, Palin has a one in four chance of becoming the President of the United States, should John McCain win and become incapacitated or die in office. And then we'll see what a "Joe Six Pack" presidency means, but to me it's looking more like the Jerry Springer Show.

"Sarah Palin on Tuesday called herself a “Joe-six pack American” – Just exactly where did she say that? Not that it would be a negative thing to say or be, but it seems a perfect example of the media trying to spin something to fit their own liberal agenda.

Does she think this is going to get her elected
Kind of silly i think.
“Joe-six pack American”
Pit Bull with lip stick

We've had a Joe Six Pack in the White House for the last eight years and look where that has gotten us.

Hewitt asked Palin her reaction to the “extreme hostility” that she has faced from liberals.

“Oh, I think they’re just not used to someone coming in from the outside saying you know what? It’s time that a normal Joe six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency, and I think that that’s kind of taken some people off guard, and they’re out of sorts, and they’re ticked off about it,” she said.

WHAT IS SHE TALKING ABOUT? No matter what subject she is speaking on, I honestly have a hard time following her.

My outrage over Palin's complete incompetence pales at my shock beyond measure that McCain could have judged such a person as qualified to be America's Vice President.

Undecided is no longer my status!

Anyone notice how mccain and palin give themselves nicknames and complement themselves? Like geo costanza trying to get himself called t-bone … ended up being called coco the chimp … i think its fitting.

btw, joe six pack don't have no 20K in the stock market, how out of touch are they? joe six pack is concerned about his 2K in the bank …. someone give her a clue than in the continental us we don't get free money from oil companies

What a total airhead. This is not even funny anymore. It's sick.

Thanks, but no thanks McCain. No way, no how.

Maybe I'm just an elitist, but I have difficulty believing that "normal Joe Six Pack Americans" all have $20,000 in stocks to lose to begin with.

Hmmm…… everyone at my job checked their 401's today and they were exactly the same… I guess the IRS does some retirement plans different than others….. I always thought 401k was just 401k.

Great, just what America needs for VP, a "Joe six-pack American." Like we already haven't had enough of this kind of thinking for the last 8 years. I don't want beer-swilling VP, just someone who knows how to string 2 sentences together without sounding like an idiot.

Are Americans foolish enough to again elect someone who doesn't have command of the English language; who shows her ignorance of issues by spouting soundbites that don't make any sense. Bush was a six-pack American, Palin said she is also, and I guess I am since I love a few beers. But none of us are qualified to be President. Intelligence does not make one an elitist. But intelligence IS necessary in a President!