Wow! Lousy strategy to announce it! Can't he just slow down the spending without saying he's giving up in Michigan. Could be that the voters may appreciate the lack of ads. What happened to that "fight" routine that he laid out in the convention less than a month ago….great rhetoric, but hard to deliver. This appears to be the beginning of the end for McCain…..no one "gives up" on a state and makes it public. Especially when he's campaigning on his "fighting" abilities.

If he's willing to stay in Iraq forever…I guess he can stay in Michigan for a month for A LOT LESS MONEY!

How sweet her hubby is her co-partner in campaigning. Last time I checked, he would not be the First Husband and we don't have an office for First Dude. I'm curious, though……What is Todd Palin running for? If McCain wins, will Caribou Barbie be copying Todd in on all her VP official emails? Isn't anyone investigating this inappropriate behavior of her? SHEESH.

the bailout didnt help anyone except wallstreet and I see that the Democrates added 110 billion in earmarks which are additional taxes for the american people……….dont you just love our elected individuals and the ones who want to guide us all into the poor house………..all i can say is thank you and may you have your house foreclosed on……

This is really sad! Palin actually thinks that she and Todd are running the McCain Campaign now? Who is caring for this poor disabled baby of theirs while she and Todd are running all over the country trying to win states that obviously will not be red on November 4th.
Sarah, pack your bags and go back to Alaska and take care of your family!

Obama-Biden 08!

Can't we just vote for Tina Fey? I think she's prettier, and there's no doubt she's much smarter than Palin.

why does she always have to bring "Todd' into things – she's the one running. A preview of what could be to come? Todd, who hates the United STates and wants Alaska to suceed from the union. Amazing!

Vote Democrat and get these thugs out of office

palin,, save your time, stay where u r at,,,, michgans not yours,,in fact gohome ok??? you or mccain cant win!!!!! obama/biden 08 and beyond

"Todd and I" Sorry John, but we are the team………

Todd was at all the "big" office meetings in Alaska and received all the important emails of the Gov's office……. was that Toddy in the debate. Shuuuucks, the Repubs are TOAST.

Gee, I wonder why the Repubs issued the net worth of this "ordinary" AFTER the debate, Duh?

"Todd and I" – the snowmobile champion and the beauty pageant runner-up, with a high-school diploma and a journalism BA between them, running the most powerful nation on this planet, promising not to blink when making the most complex decisions ever asked of Man.

Is that really what you want?

Sarah Palin makes George W Bush look like a genius!

ooooh oooh our first hissy fit. Face the facts Falin yoooozzz a failin

This is the first time I will be taking part in any election in the United States because THIS time I care; I honestly feel I can make a difference more than ever in my life. I am overwhelmed with disbelief how many American's are actually taking the McCain/Palin ticket seriously! I have to vote for the sake of my pension and for the sake of my 18 year old son!

By the way…. Winning a debate becasue someone "didn't fumble words" is amazing to me. If we as American's care anything about our precious nation, we MUST have higher standards than that! The Vice President position is nothing to joke around with. Palin was so unprofessional in her presentation; I was ashamed to be American at that moment as the entire WORLD saw that debate!

American's, ask your self this… Would drive your family around in a car that was built by someone who is likeable? Or someone who knows the difference between brakes and an engine? Enough said…. I am so disgusted over this whole thing and all of the bloggers supporting that mess!

Give Palin a shot at Michigan voters. Michigan voters are way to smart to be fooled by th antics of OBAMA and his crowd of lying snow ballers. Come on show them Michigan you like Florida voters will be heard and counted. The DNC Pelosi, Dean, Kennedy, Kerry led Democrats can't dis-enffranchise you now. McCAIN/PALIN 08

VICE-VICE President TODD

OR

Vice-a-Versa President TODD

AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is really funny….a disagreement. But McCain made the right choice to pull out of the state. He might as well pull out of all the battegrounds, since he has no chance. Republican strongholds like NV, NC, CO,NM,MO,FL, VA are all likely to go blue. Just a month left to go. McBush and Pali(es)n are going down.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008
CHANGE FOR THE PEOPLE

How sad that you have to sound like a politician in this great country of ours, whatever happened for "For the people, by the people"?
Sarah hang in there for all women who have worked with vicious clawing women who are petty, jealous and have very low self esteem.
Carpe diem!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Please give a warm welcome to the next President and President of the United States of America — Sara and Todd Palin!!

I suppose it's safe to say that John McCain didn't get it, since he can't use a computer.

Screw you CNN, don't understimate the Pittbull, you are all for Democrat and and CNN are full of crap.

Every answer she's given till today has been reciting what she's been told. The one and only time she broke away from what McCain said, he "recanted" what she said the next day. This is a planned statement by the McCain/Palin team to make it appear as if she can make her own stand and her own choices, not just recite what she's been told.

The McCain/Palin team, aka the GOP, play the game very well.

Before you vote consider this.. Where have you heard this before?

Blame the left wing media…. Bush
Refuse to let your staff (VP) talk to the media (secrecy)… Bush
Let folksy substitute for real indebt knowledge… Bush
A Washington outsider and reformer… Bush
Refuse to talk with foreign countries and bluster… Bush
The Vice President wanting to run things and wanting more power …. Cheney

Where else? McClellan/Pellan

It is not just "bringing up the past!"

1) Todd? he has no part in this so why even bring up his name.

2) who's taking care of the kids if Palin & her husband are both off playing politics? Boy, some family values.

3) does she really think she has any business making the decisions for the campaign? Power hungry already & they haven't even won.

4) how can some one so completely unqualified, ignorant & silly think herself ready to jump in with the real politicians in DC? She can't even answer simple questions during debate & interviews.

I couldn't agree more with Sarah Palin. What was the McCain campaign thinking? I'm a Michigan resident who has been working hard for the ticket. Talk about being "disenfranchised"!!!! What an ill-conceived plan this is!!! We are sick about it. Since when do the polls dictate what is REALLY going on in America much less Michigan? Neither I nor anyone I know has ever been "polled". This decision took the wind out of our sails. We're both shocked and bitterly disappointed. Susan in Michigan.

By the way who is Todd? Sara Palin we don't need promises, we need solution, that was a poor speech for a presidential candidate.

SCREW YOU CNN, DON'T UNDERSTMATE THE PITTBULL. YOU ARE ALL FOR DEMOCRAT AND YOU ARE FULL OF CRAP,…… THAT'S WHY PEOPLE GET TIRED WATCHING CNN. CNN POLLS ARE GOING DOWN.

Palin, a total neophyte in national politics, is now offering coaching to McSame! That's rich!

Since when is TODD running for office anyway??? I mean, I know he helped her write her budget as gov. of Alaska but since when is HE an intregal part of the campaign? Somehow I can't see McCain with his Napoleon complex being comfortable having a "stud" like Todd taking such a role in the game…

Maggie (#39)you are RIGHT – she has NO clue what real people deal with – I would buy it if she would admit that she gets A LOT of help – Gov Palin, please don't pretend to understand us working "folks" – you are teetering on the level of offensive!

Can someone please explain to me about Joe six-pack? Does Joe need to go to an AA meeting?

So…Mr McCain, how does it feel to get run over by Sarah's "Snow Machine Express" on her way to the White House."

This is a dangerous person.

Palin do you know the meaning of reckless you will not use the term to refer to people or Obama. You have no idea what that meaning is. The word it is description of you as nominee for McCain. He is using you for his political gain. He put you under his wing for people not to know about his lack of judgement for choosing you as his running mate. By the way stop blinking your left eye. It is not professional especially when you are among other people. You may think it is sexy but it is not. Sorry to say do you have neurological defect that affect your left eye when you are in uncomfortable situation that make the left side of you face react the way you do.

GO GO JOE. GO GO JOE.
Biden made Palin look like a complete fool last night. Not that she really needed the help. I am looking forward to celebrating an Obama victory on November 4th. Sarah Palin and John McBush are both insane.

OBAMA/BIDEN ALL THE WAY. NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN.

WATCHING SARAH PALIN DEBATE LAST EVENING, I THOUGHT I WAS WATCHING THE MOVIE " FARGO". IS IT JUST ME, OR IS SHE A CARICATURE OS SARGENT GUNDERSON, FROM THAT MOVIE? " YA BETCHA", YA DARN TOOTIN", " WELL THERE YA GO JOE".

There ya go again Governor! When you think, you get in trouble. Pretty sure Sen. McCain didn't pick ya because of your ability to think! I mean, criticizing Katie Couric – she asked the easiest questions. What the governor reads? And the governor couldn't answer? OMG This would be funny if it weren't so darned serious!

Was that folksy enough?

This moron is a joke, only she doesn't understand that her ego
is bigger than her intellect. We need a strong and serious person
to guide our country not a senile elderly man and his ignorant
vice presidential pick.

From what I've read from many news sources, Palin's husband Todd is in many government meetings and is a fixture in Palin's office. I've also read that Governor Palin only allowed two other people to help her come up with Alaska's budget for the year-and one of those people was Todd. And wouldn't you know that Todd's hometown got a new harbor budgeted this year…….

Please tell the Palin Power Couple thanks, but no thanks, to their offer to come back to Michigan. We may just be a bunch of "Joe Six Packs," but we know that a journalist and her champion snowmobile racing husband don't hold the answers to our economic problems.

I knew people who were voting for Obama during the primaries over the more experienced Clinton because he was a "fresh face", and that was a deep as their thinking went. The media never dared to say anything negative about Obama for fear of being called racists. Well, Palin is a "fresh face" on the Republican ticket, and I find it interesting that her lack of experience is held against her by the Obama campaign and the press.
Biden tears up in the debate and he is lauded, Clinton teared up on the campaign trail and she was accused of using tears to gain sympathy, support or whatever. Ladies of America, vote as you please, but please recognize the biases. Journalism is dying, if not dead in America.

So, McCain didn't even bother to tell Palin of his decision? Did she find it from CNN? Or, is she trying cover his face because of the wide spread criticism on his yet another blunder? Interesting…

I love it.. Nobody bashes someone when they know they dont have a chance.. the sheer bashing of Sarah shows how popular she still is, and how real the McCain/Palin ticket sounds like a winner as each day goes by. Obama is a thin skinned politician in a 2 dolla suit that camoflages himself very well. He flip flops on answers like a 2 dollar chinese umbrella on a mildly windy Chicago day. Blow over Obama and let the real people show you how its done.

BYE BYE liers, you won't be miss. That ticket Mcsame/Palin is a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Palin should go and campaign with former President Bill Clinton.. I bet she will come out on top…….

Palin, she does not have a clue she just hot air like Senator John McCain..

That goes to show you that McCain is out of touch. Sarah Palin, is out of touch if she thinks Todd is going to get a free ride to the White House, he already is getting a free ride to the governors' mansion. He already is living off of Palin. Sarah Palin better take her family back to Alaska, while she still has her job as governor. Somehow, there is something shady in them thar woods

Evidence that McCain does not consult his VP, as he will not if elected. The fortunate thing here: this is proof that if elected – he'll send her back to Wasilla and out of his hair.

my country (Australia) is a strong ally and friend of the United States and people here are following your elections with interest. Politics American style with all its bells and whistles is a lot more interesting than the somewhat bland affairs that we have here. I'm sure that Sarah Palin is a very nice person but if I were an American voter her style would turn me off . It seems as if she doesn't really have a grasp on just how serious the job of vice president is . From an allies point of view all this flip "aw shucks gee whiz" business is more than a little disconcerting.

Palin is out of her league…she does not know anything about what is going on in America…is she really American???? I read online and see the news on a daily basis to know what is going on…I am an American who pays taxes…She does not get it all…she does not get the Average American either…doesn't she know that a campaign costs money..that is why I just donated to Obama's campaign so he can use the money….She is a stupid lady that does not know anything…I went to COLLEGE and I have more sense than her…I am insulted that she calls people who went to COLLEGE and have a higher degree than herself to be elitist …she needs to see there is more to America than Alaska..we are after all the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA….NOT THE UNITED STATES OF ALASKA FOR AVERAGE PEOPLE!!!

Don't give up on Michigan. Michigan has had a democratic governer for six years and Michigan needs all the help they can get. Please don't give up on Michigan I'm not.

You guys are sad. Most of you have no idea how bad the economy is in here in Michigan. Sure if things go badly for Wall Street there will be National recession, but what is under the recession we're already under here? We can't take anymore here and for quite some time the race was near tied. That is the reason that they should not give up Michigan.
As for the Todd thing, grow up. Michelle is running all over the place without Barack and no one is trashing her.

Gross.

Let her go please. Downtown Detroit. They would greet her and Toad like liberators.

Peace.

She now knows how to run a campaign. She is a campaigning political genius. Memorize a few phrases for the debate and now she is a electoral map wizard! Even when I read things she has said, I can hear that nasal blocked voice in the back of my mind. Nov 5th can't get here soon enough. Win, lose or draw, I need to get this woman out of my life.

It's not her money. She can burn through Mccain's and get her name known for 2012. We all know what she is thinking.

Cary from Michigan,

If she manages to find her way there, could you keep her please?

DUH, the new official language of the republican party

Palin set the bar so low with that Katie Couric interview that all she had to do last night was say a couple words and not drool on herself. Well, I didn't see any signs of saliva, so I guess it was mission accomplished for the McCain campaign.

I find Tina Fey's 'Sarah' much more authentic.

They pulled out of Michigan without consulting the hockey mom? How insulting and sexist! Sarah, you should join the Obama/Biden team, there will be a place for you as a Parrot-In-Chief…

That's right Lt . Gov. Todd.

How could we forget about him – he'll need a job now won't he.

I wonder if Sarah will appointment him to fill Steven's seat?

Maybe that's what she means by extending the executive branch into the legislative branch.

It must have been one of Cheney's people who scripted that one for her last night.

wow

I find TIna Fey's 'Sarah' more authentic.

She's a self serving politician, who's in it for Sara Palin. If you don't think so you need to look no further than how they keep that special needs baby up so late at night parading him around; especially with all the crowd noise, I think it's terrible.

smells like politik stunt spirit.

Palin's comment regarding more constitutional power for the vice-pres. should make us very scared. Didn't Cheney try that number on us? I have never seen a v.p. candidate give a shout out on national t.v.

She's the poster child for 'NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"

THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT DOES FAIL….we need to get back on track with that one, before another Sarah Palin is born!!

And she needs to go!!!! Get over it, pack your stuff and get to steppin! Palin shouldn't talk back to the man who's pimpin her. They're both not qualified to lead this country!!!

Obama/Biden '08

She's a self serving polititian, who's in it for Sara Palin. If you don't think so you need to look no further than how they keep that special needs baby up so late at night parading him around; especially with all the crowd noise, I think it's terrible.

All pro Obama comments. Typical of the socialist CNN. Pro take from the working people and give to the Obamanite bums. I have yet to see a post from an Obama supporter that has any substance or depth. If you are all as stupid as you seem to be this Country is in big trouble.
I don't think there will ever be an Obama supporter elected president of the MENSA Society.
All of the over weight Liberal women and unemployed men can't stand slim attractive women or successful men. You're out there and you know who you are.

It's over with.Don't bother to say goodbye.Sarah is even colder than Alaska.
The distance between Alaska and real America is the same distance between Sarah and what is going on in America.She is too far from reality.
-Joe (American in Canada)

If she's going to be "wining" the state; will she perhaps dine them as well?

MISS WINKY WINKY WANTS TO TAKE A STAB AT AMERICANS IN MICHIGAN.

She's a self serving polititian, who's in it for Sara Palin. If you don't think so you need to look no further than how they keep that special needs baby up so late at night parading him around; especially with all the crowd noise, I don't think it's terrible.

I think they should just concede altogether. Truly, we have a percentage of stupid people in this country, but I don't think it's the majority, which is why I think Obama will win this election. By the way, I'm a Republican.

So Sarah is a "Maverick" to a "Maverick". We know two negatives makes one positive. So if McCain disagrees with Bush, and Sarah disagrees with McCain, then it means Sarah agrees with Bush. I always thought Sarah was "Bush with a lipstick".

Do these people talk to each other? I know they are mavericks and all, but gosh golly gee willikerz….shouldn't they be somewhere near the same gosh golly page?

Will someone please send this arrogant, unintelligent Barbie doll back to the frozen Tundra. She is an insult to the American people. She thinks she is running for the PTA. Anyone who votes for her has to be insane. She barely has a college degree, and her debate skills are that of a fifth grader. Oh, now I get it. Maybe she's auditioning for "Are you smarter than a fifth grader" My bet she won't make it past round three.

I think McCain is finally onto something. Maybe he should do us all a favor and drop out of the other 49 states while he is at it. Then Sarah and Todd could spend whats left of the campaign funds on English lessons, doncha know …

Definitin of maverick according to Websters dictionary-

Main Entry: 1mav·er·ick
Pronunciation: \ˈmav-rik, ˈma-və-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves
Date: 1867
1: an unbranded range animal 2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

With that said, you can't have a team of mavericks as it is an indepedant individual. So why does he always supposedly go against his own party? Is it because they are always wrong? If he was a true maverick he would be a Democrat. One could probably also say McCain is also the first definition.

Here comes Todd TO SAVE THE DAY!!!

Let's hope independent viewers in other battleground states see this and realize what a quitter McCain is. There's a whole state he's admitted he doesn't care about enough to campaign for it, what makes you think he cares about you? If you still believe he does, you deserve everything you get.

Unlike CNN/Fox News

the only trusthworthy show that talks the truth: MSNBC:
Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow talk to

Sometimes, I think that Sarah Palin lives in a 'fastasy world'. I think Senator John McCain knows what he is doing concerning the State of Michigan. He's been in 'politics' longer than Sarah Palin. When 'reality' sets in, today, tomorrow or a week from now.., with Thursday nights 'debate' and previous 'interviews'.., Sarah Palin is "not" ready to be Vice-President or President. Sarah Palin is way over her head and 'out of her league'. Senator Joe Biden, Charles Gibson and Katie Couric proved that. The best thing for the Democratic Party is Sarah Palin.

McCain control your piggy please.

We, me and Todd and I, I and Todd is getting everywhere.

A rude reminder that we, me and Todd have been running Alaska to the disapproval of some state officials and Todd was getting copies of official e-mails and sitting in official meetings uninvited.

No way, No McCain, No Palin, No Todd

There is something seriously, mentally wrong with Sarah Palin.

I agree 100% with all of the above. Palin is a disgrace to women with her annoying and affected voice, her obnoxious winking and condescending tone as well as her over rehearsed bogus responses that rarely focused on the question. Palin's performance at the debate was contrived, disingenuine and full of lies, the same way she would be in office. The only choice is OBAMA/BIDEN.

Sarah Palin wants us to think she's tenacious. I think she should work on her grammar skills and get rid of the phoney Gidget act.

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah. If I give you a dollar will you promise me that you'll spend it wisely and go buy a clue?

Todd is not running for any office and is not an Alaska state employee but has been known to sit in on some of Sarah's official meetings. Does he also tell her what to do?

Governor Palin: It's not "Can I call you Joe?" The correct grammar is "May I call you Joe?" Did anybody else catch that grammatical error. Geez, this woman has a lot to learn. She sure has some confidence thinking just her prescence can win Michigan. Wow!

palin is so ignorant……obama has to win this or we are in trouble…

bye bye mcCain/Palin

Palin is making this country a joke to the rest the world. I am actually embarrased to be a woman and a Repulican with her on the ticket. Please help all women and the Repulbican party have some dignity by voting for Obama/Biden!!!!!

Frankly I don't care what she says. She said what she meant, if McCain wins Mr. 6 Pack Todd will be there running our beloved country with her. The bottom line is Palin did not answer most of the questions, I wasn't amused. And Republicans – just because she showed up and smiled doesn't mean she did great.

Just because she was drilled on queue cards doesn't replace the fact that America at one time took pride in Education and knowledge, what a blow to our core beliefs. Just to win the Right Wing over?

The Republican Party can lie all day and all night all the way until November 4th, it was an insulting experience. Several people I spoke with changed the station and watched reruns.

Are we dumbing down in America? Are we willing to accept this type of nonsense? The lady doesn't have enough intellectual curosity to even know things about the Constitution that many 6 graders learn in school. McCain did not think his choice through. If this is the best we can do, we are in trouble. Obama/Biden is the team!

Ms. Palin need to get her facts straight——for someone who claims she reads everything, she has demonstrated a very poor knowledge of info that someone who aspires to be a VP should know. Is Ms. Palin and her husband a team of VPs in waiting? Her pronouncements seem to be saying that. Basically, she's not ready—-being a Governor does not a automatically make you VP material.

Norma

It is very generous of Ms Palin and her "first dood" Todd, to volunteer their services when they have such pressing obligations in Alaska, answering to a subpoena…well, at least they WOULD answer the subpoena, if they weren't so busy campaigning. Uh, yeah…

Todd is not running for office and is not an Alaska state employee but he has been known to sit in on some of Sarah's official meetings.

Please Palin don't speak, the more you speak , the more damage you cause. Nobody is interested in whatever you have to say. So, please, do yourself a favor, "SHUT UP".
PS: The sound of your voice is irritant. Right after you spoke on TV the other day, both my monitor and TV screens crack. I can't wait for this election to be over, so that I can go back to what life used to be before your existence was brought to people knowledge.

Todd? What education level is Mr. Palin anyway? He will be her biggest advisor when John croaks from old age and before. OMG She is already expecting McCain to change his mind when she wants. What will she bring him down for if he won't croak fast enough? Is your closet clean John?
He should never have chosen someone he met for 15 minutes as VP. He said fudge it and threw the dice, now, it will come back to bite him. We deserved a more thoughtful choice from you, John, you need Gamblers Anonymous.
I can see our kids having unprotected sex, walking around with six packs of beer and racing anything with a motor saying "grab six-pack Louie and lets go kill something"!
God help us all!

This is extremely important. Today, lawyers from a far right wing religious group filed an emergency appeal of the dismissal of the case trying to block the investigation into Palin's misconduct in office. They do not want the results of the investigation made public until after the election. There is without question something to hide here.

As an outsider I am horrrified that Palin has been selected as the brightest and best leader for the future of America and IF McCain is elected has a chance of being a President. I know I shouldn't be too surprised after Bush was elected twice but….come on.

It surprises me greatly that NO ONE picked up on Biden's statement of cutting (or forgiving) part of mortgage principal to those people who were unwise and overspent on the houses. This encourages waste, destroys the economy, and basically robs the prudent consumers who worked hard paying their mortgages and taxes.
In addition it is an outrageous statement that shows where Biden's and Obama's priorities are: to buy their votes despite a suffering economy and shows lack of respect for the wise consumers struggling to maintain their good credit name. IT IS SHAMEFUL

"I fired a quick e-mail and said, 'oh, come on! Do we have to call it there?' she said. " Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers.

Just like one of those soccer games, Michigan is called. Game over.

Is it me or is Palin inaccurately using the English language?___________________________________________________

" fired a quick e-mail and said, 'oh, come on! Do we have to call it there?' she said. " Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers.

"We'd be so happy to get to speak with the people there in Michigan, who are hurting because the economy is hurting," she added. "Whatever we can do and whatever Todd and I can do in realizing what their challenges in that state are, as we can relate to them and connect with them and promise them that we won't let them down in the administration."
____________________________________________________

Same dialect in her interview this morning with Fox News.

mccain is toast already.

Sarah Palin exceeded expectations, she's a hit again, the hockey mom from the Republican Convention is back! She went toe to toe with the more Washington D.C. experienced and worldly Joe Biden, held her own while smiling and winking her way into our homes if not our hearts!

So by all measures set out by the Republican analysts, commentators, McCain/Palin supporters et al, Sara is ready to face the nation if not the world on her own. Turn her loose on the campaign trail, on all the media, appear on all of the Sunday morning political shows etc! You're ready Sarah! Last nights performance proves it! This is a "shout out to 'ya!" Let's all play "stump the candidate!"

Palin is a woman of unfettered ambition, so stupid and limited that her ignorance of things beyond her is considered a virtue. She blames everyone else for her deficiencies. Her behaviour during the debate appeals to the basest instincts of the voters, rather than honestly inform the electorate her positions, which unfortunately after her prior interviews, showed nothing but an empty suite.

I am very offended by this Todd suddenly being involved. So even people who are not elected officials get to run things? This is how dictatorships are formed!

How arrogant – like SHE'S going to convince Michigan to go Republican when they haven't in 20 years?!

Please, my neighbours, be serious.

This woman has a "journalism" degree (albeit a tortuous route to that degree) and she can not construct a complete English sentence.

Good luck with that…….

Miss Winky Winky is a joke. Go back to Alaska and see Russia from your house.

According to Palin: "Some of his [Obama's] comments that he has made about the war…I think, in my world, disqualifies someone from consideration as the next commander-in-chief,"

Comments don't kill people judgment of sending troops into fighting a wrong war does.

FYI in our world down here the American people disqualify you from consideration of being the next commander-in-chief by a thing we call voting.

Nothing this lady says should be given any credence. McCain did not put his country first by choosing Sarah.

I cannot believe the arrogance of this VP Sarah Palin.

And it is concern to me that many brainwashed wishy washy Christians are for her. Well let me just say that if we have Palin it will be Bush-like once again many times over.

Do you wishy washy Christians want another Bush like scenario? Another Bush like character will sell all our souls to Baal.

I don't think I've ever hated George W. as much as I hate Sara Palin. This woman has an ego the size of Jupiter.

What is up with the "TODD and I" comment from Palin. This is not a joint VP ticket. It is not Todd and Sara Palin ticket for VP !!! In Alaska it has been reported that Todd Palin has been allowed by the governor of Alaska to sit-in meetings he is clearly not suppose to be attending –

Sorry Todd – sidelines please!! You dont hear McCain saying Cindy and I will campaign and Cindy and I will make it happen

Ahhh, McCain – I wish you did not pick Sara Palin. I would have voted for you

Obviously she is a pawn in the McCain't camp. I admire her spunk but she is NOT ready to lead, nor is McCain't.

I think Palin may do have a chance in MI, because she and her husband can connect with the workers in MI. Although she is not poor, she is the most modest of the four candidates.

Dear Mrs. Palin,

Get used to being disappointed.. you've got quite a few more disappointments to experience over the next 4 weeks.

I guess she forgot McCain doesn't know how to "do" e-mail.

I think it's unfair to single Palin out as unqualified and out of her depth. Her running mate is equally devoid of intelligence and ability, and based on his performance in this campaign, unfit for the Senate much less the presidency.
Of course, that doesn't mean they couldn't win…after all, Palin is the next step in the Bush legacy–wily old dad, stupid bumbling idiot of a son with a legacy degree from an actual school, to a simpleton without even the appearance of (thanks Bob Cesca) Fancy Book Learnin'
God save the U.S. of A., because its electorate may not.

8 years of the dumbing of America by the Bush administration has brought us to this. How much lower can we set the bar for who belongs in the White House. This ticket is a joke!

I was under the impression that McBush/Ms Cheny with lipstick, VP hopeful were not going to turn their backs on the people of the great state of Michigan. What a cowards that they would not look at the people in their eyes and tell them. Go back and apologize to them for letting them down, spend some money, so that we can kick your butts at some other state that may be in play, like Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina. It Obama/Biden by a landslide 353 EV by my count, maybe higher come Nov. 4.

Palin is so ridiculous – her decision is all based on emotions, winking at the audience, as if the audience is the panel of beauty pageant judges. She is absolutely unqualified to be a VP, and God Bless America if she ever becomes the president. She insults everyone by refusing to answer questions and with such bravado dishonesty and with such moronic simplicity. A dangerous Bush Twin! She should ask where she can be deployed to help McCain, rather than just go to Michigan. Does she understand the difference between strategy and tactic – perhaps she is a McCain Twin – just like a bull in a china shop. Come to think of it, ship her to China, after sending her to Siberia first. Perhaps then she can come back in 1912. Guess it is 2012 and run agains Obama again.

She wants to throw more money into a losing cause… hmm… not smart business stratgey. Like HC if you cannot manage a campagine how can you manage the American economy?

Boy, she sure is cocky as of last night isn't she? Well, more cocky and arrogant than before. Are you Americans sure you want this woman in office, she herself, who said "I've only been at this for 5 weeks you know"…something to that effect.

Just think, you could have someone like her, God forbid should anything happen to McCain, as your president in the new year!

God help you all!! I can't believe you are such idiots!

Dear Mr/Ms Moderator. I've been posting a lot of comments…and they are always in moderation. Please post….I'm tired of wasting my time…is it because I'm Canadian? Thank you!

Leave him Sarah. Your slip of the tongue during last night's debate is quite telling.

This is ridiculous that you will not say anything about Obama that doesn't cast a beautiful spotlight on him. My comment about him campaigning in all 57 states is just as relevant as "Daddy said no," etc. , but you failed to place it under the comments. Your one-sidedness is sickening. What an embarrasment to your so-called unbiased reporting of the news!

McCain is frustrated that is what is all about!
Obama|Biden "08

I heard this news this morning. Thanks for giving up so fast on Michigan. We may not be totally excited about McCaine… But we really can really relate with Gov. Palin. She has become the shining light, in our fly-over, blue collar state. (There's more to Michigan than Dems DETROIT). Just outside of that corrupt hole of city,… Is the rest of us! God fearing conservatives(Just like Palin!)
Just when we were feeling energy from the Rep. Party… They pulled the plug??? STUPID MOVE!

Might as well close your campaign headquarters in FL, VA, NH, NC, and OH while you're at it. The U.S. is turning blue.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Tell me, the way she talks is that an Alaska accent? Doesn't she have to go back to Alaska and face the music on corruption . just another lying repub.only in a skirt. . I want a vp that doen't start a war with their sarcastic mouth. Biden deserves an award, I would have called her out on everything she said, I want to see her run the senate, hope it will be on Cspan so we can all enjoy it

I thought we are voting for the Palin-McCain ticket. She should be able to move the entire campaign back to Michigan!

i think she has some serious mental problems. this phony cutsie wink wink act is so transparent. what kind of a moron would vote for her and base that most important vote on some idea that she is a real hocky mom maverick. what the heck kind of reason is that to elect a vice-president/ president!!!!

". . .Todd and I"? You have GOT to be kidding! There are so many things wrong with that phrase in this situation. But if she cannot see it, I doubt that telling her will make a difference. This is a political office she is looking at, not a family fish fry! Or can she not tell the difference!!

Watch your back McCain. LOL!!!! However, I think it's Cindy that has to worry.

She's a poorly educated moron. 5 colleges to get a bachelor's degree — she doesn't have a graduate degree. "Todd" has NOTHING past a high school diploma.

I want my doctors and world leaders to be ELITE… not mediocre, or in this case, sub-average.

what does todd have to do with the campaign?

And what is she going to tell them? How she's going to cut taxes to bring the jobs back? Or how she's going to tell them she will drill for oil like and charge the compaines a windfalll tax like she did in Alaska?

!!!! what a NUCULAR catastrophe !!!!

What McCain is coming to realize, along with a reluctant Palin, is that this race is over. The right is holding on for dear life as indicated by the shrill tone of Faux News and others, but it's pretty clear that once they gave up Michigan, they are beginning to face facts. When you're a R candidate for President and your key states are VA, NC, NV, NH, OH, and FL, your goose is cooked. Absent something cataclysmic, this one's done.

Who is running for Pres here…? Palin or McCain…sounds like she is already running the show…that is even scarier!

No Way, No How, No McCain/ Palin/First Dude

Someone please tell Todd, he is NOT in Alaska anymore… He is not running for any office. Tell the First Dude, he will have to keep his title there in Alaska a little longer. There are no side cars next to the Oval Office.

you know, why pull out of a state I hope Obama wins just to show him
it was the wrong thing to do

I have never heard of a candidate throwing in the towel with just weeks before an election. Wouldn't this hurt more by disenfranchising voters in Michigan? Obama's 7 point lead may become much higher if swing voters feel abandoned by the McCain camp. Does the popular vote matter anymore?

she looks as though she's been reprimanded by McCain in the picture above. Now she's telling HIM what states they are going to stay in. I get the feeling she wishes he were running for VP and she for Prez with "Todd". Isn't that sweet???

No one in Michigan is stupid enough to want the repackaged Bush policies that McSame offers for the economy.

McCain is being smart by trying to sell his LIES elsewhere. Too many jobs have been lost in Michigan.

I can't believe how Palin can call her family an "AVERAGE" income family. I bet she's not making 30K-40K a year. Also, what is it that makes her think men do not care the same way about their children as women do? Voters should vote based on who they think will do good for Americans based on their economic roadmaps, their homeland security etc..

I really think that the next best thing for Palin to do is go on Meet the Press.

If I lived in Alaska these days I think that I would just fall on an AX!

Todd?

"I fired a quick e-mail and said, 'oh, come on! Do we have to call it there?' she said. " Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers." – S. Palin

Her speech is just poor for a Presidential candidate. I wonder just how much longer we will allow her to degrade Americans by thinking that second grade speech is acceptable.

Is this the way their gonna run this country? The president takes a decision, his VP contradict? Don't you consult each other before releasing a decision to the public?
What a desperate campaign?- Thank God Americans are not stupid to vote for such a ticket.

Oh really Ms. Palin I lived in Michigan and now live in Ohio. I have seen these manufacturing plants close in Michigan and now in Ohio. I have a good idea for ya why don't you go to MORAINE, Ohio where there plant will be shut down Dec 23 and tell them how to feed their families. You are standing by a man that has given George Bush a stamp of approval on moving this plants overseas. You are standing by a man that said nothing about what his plan is to bring these jobs back to the United States, and Ms. Palin you want to go talk to these workers Oh please do! Are you going to tell them that John McCain will give them money to go back to school to find a different job in different field. Thats going to go over well for someone that might be in their 40s. GET A GRIP COME DOWN TO THE LEVEL OF THE AVERAGE WORKER.

McCain says: We must move our campaign out of Michigan, all is lost.

Palin: But Senator McCain, all is not loss, there are several hundred thousand more jobs , thousand of homes, millions in pensions and savings that can be lost in Michigan if we do press on and possibly win.

Scenario A. McCain/Palin. Republican President McCain while respected for his many years in the senate and love of country would be in gridlock with a democratic majority Congress. They will never give him the permanent tax cuts that his campaign is founded on and he would start as somewhat of a lame duck. Palin would be President of the Congress. The majority would not respect her intellect and knowledge, or rather and to no fault of her own, her lack of legislative knowledge. This coupled with her hair raising comments of executive expansion over Congress is a 4 inch thick titanium wall that has slammed shut her prospects of bipartisanship work in the nations capitol. Simply put it would be more of the same. And at the end of the day, if the legislative branch is locked down with the executive branch, we the people loose.

Scenario B. Obama/Biden. Democratic President Obama would be welcomed by the democratic majority congress with his exemplary constitutional law knowledge and legislative knowledge and experience. And actually some centrist Republicans would welcome him because of his ability to understand and respect opposing opinions. Vice President Biden is loved by the majority of Congress and respected by ALL of Congress. His constitutional law knowledge and legislative accomplishments and experience commands respect. So as President of the Congress and a clear understanding of this congressional president's reach, Vice President Biden will be warmly welcomed by the Congress. In addition Senator McCain would return to the senate as the loyal opposition that can reach to his base and his conservative Republicans in the Capitol when attempting to make continuity with the executives of the White house.

no, no, let sarah go. let her spend time, money and valuable resources. please. that 80 million needs to get spent fast, why not waste it a forelorn hope. let sarah go. please, i like when the maverickness of the marvericky maverick goes against the maverick who mavericked too much that hes retreating like a maverick with 5 weeks to go.

I really can't stand the act she puts on – it drives me bonkers!!

I think this Michigan thing is a sign of things to come for McPalin in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida and so and so on -

Obama/Obiden/O8

Palin is proving once again how misinformed she really is. She is the one who is reckless for accepting a job she obviously has no experience. She made a statement last night that people should live within their means, well, she should take her own advice and recognize her own limitations.

In reference to her statement about Couric; what did she expect the questions should be: energy policy things she feels comfortable answering. Katie Couric is a professional and focused on questions to give the public an idea where Palin stands. It is not annoyance Palin conveyed but ignorance and limited knowledge outside her insulated life in Alaska.

In my opinion Palin is reckless for accepting a position she has little knowledge and now want to insult the public's intelligence with her 3rd grade answers. McCain judgment is very poor.

McCain and Palin are made for each other. He feeds her lies and she upholds them. McCain and Palin are Karl Rove's puppets with noses extending so long that birds can build their nests.

The VP debate is the sickest thing I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. Palin was so pathetic. I have never witnessed a Presidential or VP candidate change the questioning format during a debate to serve their scripted answers. This woman is an insult to us as women.

Palin received a degree in what again? My seventh grader (straight A student) could have done a better job than her especially with the use of correct grammar.

Sarah Palin is a sheep in wolves clothing! She doesn't have a clue. It's painfully obvious that she enjoys the spot light. Why else would she be in a beauty contest. She isn't what America needs right now. We need somene who is smart enough to know what news papers they read and something about the Constitution.

Sarah go back home and take care of your kids and your soon to be grandchild.

who the hell is todd? don't tell me he calls the shots…one unqualified led by another, this nation is doomed if they pull this stunt off. Americans wake up!

Wire – Sarah did very well but Biden was much better. I love Serah but will not vote Republican this time because of what they have done to our economy. A vote for the Republican party this November will surely lead to the demise of this great nation. I love America and will never gamble with it!

Way to go, John. Picked yourself a real winner there. Good thing you don't resemble a moose or you might be hanging on her wall. Oh, wait, that still might happen.

What a farce. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we're a bunch of idiots. Thanks to the Republican party for continuing to destroy what little respect the world still has for us.

Maybe she doesn't "get it" on how much campaigning costs..she seems to think she is running for prom queen or school president.."geeze" you better take "Todd first dude" home to look after your special needs baby.. who is looking after the kids anyway? Just another George Bush with Lipstick.. failed government, failed war, failed economy.. GEEZE gal that is alot of failures.. darn right!
At this rate Palin will cause McCain to keel over.. she thinks she's playing Candlyland or something!

Let her go. No Problem.
Let her waste their time and money in a state they'll never win. After all, wasting money is one of her specialties.

It doesn't really matter anyway, they're going down.

Really! The nerve! Who does she think she is? Is she the one running for president or is it McCain. Isn't he in charge of where and when he should go or stay.. Maybe the ticket should be Saarah/Todd. Of all the gall! Now I've heard everything. (or maybe not yet, let;'s see what nonsense she comes up with next.) Paraphrasing TinY Tim, "God help us, one and all" Marylou from Brick, N.J.

This is great – she wasn't a complete fool during the debate, so now she has delusions of adequacy. She has gotten so cocky she will hang herself for sure…

Sounds like she's about to put the knife to the old man! McCain did this to himself. I've said it many many times to young men. When it comes to women, nothing is free. Governor Palin is about to wreck the McCain/Palin ticket so that she can build the Palin/????? ticket, with her and Todd at the top. We all need to watch this one closely.

Another thing we need to watch is the conservatives. They have all simply lost their minds! Some of them actually think Palin won last night. Obviously, she feels that she outshined everyone and should be crowned queen of the American Territory. You conservatives really need to check yourselves. I can remember a time when I could actually respect republicans. I could never actually be one, but I respected their love for the country and doggedly they'd protect it. Now I just see a bunch of souless talking heads that are bought and paid for. My point is that you conservatives need to really think before you jump behind this lady.

Just a thought.

What's with the "Todd and I" stuff. I thought she's the one running. Don't make women look worse than you already do.

Look Sarah Palin used Cliff notes lin her answers last night. She is not fit to be anywhere near the Presidency and because John McCain chose her, even though Mitt Romney was available, it means he DID NOT put his COUNTRY FIRST. Now its your turn you salt of the earth, patriotic, hard working, Americans. It's you turn to put your TRULY put your COUNTRY FIRST and maybe vote against your natural inclination , even your political bent but vote for the well being of your country and make sure GoV Palin is never anywhere near real power in this country. haven't we had enough with George Bush? Do we really needs someone who is even more less intellectually curious and more idelogically rigid? Haven't the past eight years being ENOUGH?

And Geezer is just waiting to spank that naughty girl…

Baby steps huh baby steps OK. He just let you do interviews and you are now able to finish sentences although they are canned position points. If number 894 says you are pulling out Michign you pull out of Michigan. They hate you and Todd there and ol' 894 , the Bush incarnate will get stoned at the Michigan border.

I'll tell you what Sarah..I work and deal with those who live in very low income areas..why don't you come on by…and we'll give you a tour….
we have lots of voters who want their concerns known.

Please…patronizing….that is one thing I dislike about her style…very patronizing….She has not concept what it is to walk out your door with bullets flying; drugs regularly around children throughout their developement years; the poorest in educational opportunity…get real Sarah…go to where people are dying each day just trying to survive.

This is great – she wasn't a complete fool during the sebate, so now she has delusions of adequacy. She has gotten so cocky she will hang herself for sure…

The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.

But Palin wants more power.
Palin = Cheney

MORE OF THE SAME Quest for Power

2 things wrong with this, one it not your ticket Idiot! Atleast Mccain knows strategy on how to win, are you so disillusioned now that you think youre better than Mccain.

And 2nd this looks more like a ploy to keep her political life alive while Mccains ship is going down. Thats just wrong.

Since palin have a history in alaska of turning on firends i think it would be a great fight to see paling and mccain go at each other. loose your temper mccain come on you can do so easily.

Palin may wear a skirt but she's put her pants on now. Sweetie, sometimes the answer is "No".

Can anyone tell me what level of education Palin has? Leading a country? Shame. shame. shame.

Sarah you are truly unbelievable. – I betcha!

They should try to talk and somehow figure out a way to agree on this

I agree with Palin, Michigan may be leaning toward OBama, but when the truth comes out that Obama cannot bring back the high wage, low tech manufacturing jobs that Michigan has lost they may change their vote. Until November 4th the polls can be twisted to say what the media want you to believe. Go John and fight in all of America especially by going on the talk shows including the View again.

Will she say the same thing when McCain pulls out of Pa., then Va., then Fl.,…..

Send her to Utah…we can use her here to get Obama elected.

Obama/Biden 08

I didn't know that Todd was running also!! They're a little scary

For God's sake Sarah, don't you know how uneducated, stupid and silly you are acting–and I do mean acting. You are so phony.Please so yourself and the American public a favor——Gooooooo Home!

McCain says: We must move our campaign out of Michigan, all is lost.

Pali

The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.

The VP is basically part of the administration's cabinet and clearly a lobbyist for the administration who should not inject his/her-self into Senate proceedings unless it is to decide on a tie vote.

Palin wants more power, just like Cheney. More of the SAME!!!!

Palin-McCain '08. Look like John McBlame has created a monster.

That girl is a typical stupid american who doesn´t have the faintest
inkling of what´s happening in the world.

I didn't realize Todd was running for office.

I think the debate has now gone to her head.

As Todd Palin is known as the the shadow governor in Alaska, this can't be good.

Todd and I?? Jeez. I thought Todd was her husband not her ticket-leader.
Go home and take a nap, both of you.

Palin is making what she thinks is the best decision for the Palin/McCain ticket….

Sarah, it isn't your decision to make. You are the sidekick, not the main attraction.

You might want to remember that.

So take your gimicky hick self complete with the flirtatious winking and gosh darn it alls and go back to Alaska.

You are not ready for prime time.

Its a time ploy!

MCCAIN: SARAH! COVER OUR RETREAT OUT OF MICHIGAN
LOL

I have such bad vibes about Palin…and Todd????????????????What is wrong with people that think she is so great!!!She is scary as hell!!!!!!!!!!!

PALIN: Your plan is a white flag of surrender in Iraq and that is not what our troops need to hear today, that's for sure. And it's not what our nation needs to be able to count on.

Yet the McCain/Palin camp is surrendering in Michigan with a big white flag. Where's that maverick spirit now? McCain wants to do one thing and Palin wants to do another. She has no idea what McCain policies are. Now she wants to be an expert in the campaign.

I have a good feeling they will be surrendering more battlegroud states very soon.

I can't wait to see SNL and Letterman.

Bless her sweet little heart. I wonder if she really learned to speak like that or is that something she picked up in the past few months. Because gosh darn it, people like me.

IT'S OBVIOUS SHE'S CLUELESS!

AFTER FUMBLING AND BUMBLING THROUGH A SCRITED DEBATE; NOW SHE THINKS SHE GOT SOME SENSE BUT SHE NEVER KNEW WHAT'S GOING IN McSAME CAMPAIGN!

GRANDPA MsSAME ALREADY GOT THE SHOT AND PAIN-LIN JUST FOLLOW LIKE A DOG IN A LEACH!

ONLY IN AMERICA WILL SOMEONE READ CUE CARDS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON ECONOMY & FOREIGN POLICY IN VICE-PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE!

NO WONDER OUR EDUCATIONAL STANDARD IS FALLING…..SARAH PAIN-LIN IS A POSTER CHILD FOR EVERYTHING THAT'S WRONG WITH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM!

IT'S NOT A SURPRISE SHE GOT A COLLEGE DEGREE BY ATTENDING SIX COLLEGES….SIX AMERICA, SIX.

WAKE UP FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT THIS TIME!!!!!

GEORGE BUSH IS UNINTELLIGIBLE ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is just a ploy to make her look indpended after quoting McSame all last night. It was like all I heard from her was what we see on his commercials.

One more sign she has no clue about politics outside of an igloo or bear cave. She was way better than anyone expected in the debate. If you count rote answers of talking points and no significant programs to help the economy or health care. And if you like mugging at the camera like a slapstick game show host.

Couldn't you just see her impressing the Arab Leaders at a Middle East summit by winking at the camera and making little faces whilee they spoke. "You betcha"

I have such back vibes about Palin…and Todd???????what is wrong with those people that think she so great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!She is scary as hell.

Like the hardened pros that are running McCain's camp care what Palin the Poser thinks. She's starting to believe her own hype… her ego is spiraling out of control.

Sarah Palin wants to feel the pain of he people of Michigan. She certainly isn't feeling pain, having a net worth of 900,000 – 1.2 million. Yes, she sure is Ms. Main Street. It's just another case of deception by the McCain campaign. The deception is that she's trying to come across as just an ordinary citizen.

Palin is about Palin, she did nothing to defend McCain last night , and actually disagreed with his position on Global Warming. She is only looking to jumpstart her 2012 campaign for president..lord help us all.

Mrs Palin continues to refer to "Todd and I" in her statements about her role as VP and within the McCain / Palin campaign and potential admnistration…is Todd Palin (god forbid) now up for the role of "SHADOW VP"? "Oh"…give us a break "there" golly gosh and come out and say what is really going on.

Palin the lier.. mediocrity seems to thrive in my "past" party. Culture war is what they love.. bomb bomb bomb countries is called patriotism. What a disgrace to the party of Lincoln. Sad day for America to see a VP candidate with such low IQ and knowledge and Rep spin masters call it "connecting with the people" and "joe six pack" I want intellects to be P and VP not some Joe 6 pack drunkards.

this is the best reality show on tv!! trust me

I see a break down in McCain/Palin camp I guess who is control and it is not Mc Cain Its Rove who told Mc Cain to pick her and Palin and Todd so heres the down ward fall of a polictical ticket that was falling from the begining and check the jack.

Go Big O: Obama for President

veterans for Obama 08

Why is Gov Palin refering to "Todd" as someone who can make a difference in Mich? "Whatever Todd and I can do…" "Todd and I would be happy to get to MICH"……strange…….

And enough already with the entire family hitting the stage at EVERY event!

Still undecided….feel strongly about McCain….but not sure I can vote for the McCain/Palin ticket…….

Is this the next McCain stunt? "Sarah saves Michigan." We have all been wondering what his next move will be. My thinking just shows how little I trust this ticket.

No sense in argueing who will be best as President/Vice President. I do know national health care will be like it is in other socialist or 3d world countries-is that what you want? You will be in long lines, and may never get that operation that your doc who you waited months to see said you needed. You're best care will be at a local drug store-is that what you want? People with CASH will get the best health care, then what? You think doctors won't take cash? It's just another idea from a society of people who truly think of you as the "little people." There are many other ways to improve healthcare in this country-I'm betting on Palin as the one to clean up more than just one mess we're in.
She is a quick study and I believe she will listen to the majority voice in this country, not the minority, not the corporations. McCain has been in a long time and has a track record just like Biden, except McCains voting history is more pleasing-Biden is a salesman-has he told you he writes off his expense to travel from his "nice" home in DE to DC-how many Americans sitting in hot traffic spending fuel from their apartments can do that? I will continue to listen, but I will also continue to "research" their habits and votes.

It's almost over Governor Palin. Stop the sulking already. Just listen to McCain. You did well in the V.P. debate, but YOU didn't win. The Democrats will take back the White House and then you can go back home and do your job as Governor. You are not qualified to be V.P.
Obama/Biden 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see it now…

Tod & Sarah's Excellent Adventure.

Gotta give her credit. She has more balls than McCain.

Too bad she hasn't learned when to shut her mouth and quit sounding like a shrill lunatic.

Ms. palin would you please go back and watch your debat. You didn't answer a single question. You just spit your talking points that they fad you..

I'm still shocked that nearly half of this country is so stupid that they think Barack Obama will make a good president.

..Todd and I? Todd and I? Todd and I………..

Bumper stickers in Alaska says" We are the coldest state, but we have the hottest Governor". However, this is an election , not a beauty contest. With all due respect, all the female world leaders (India, Pakistan, Sri lanka, Phillipines)had one thing in common; Beauty / charisma. However, all of them were disastrous leaders, corruptions were rampant (Ex: Tooper gate) which led to rollercoaster economies. Avoiding questions, not giving specific answers during the debate, and Giving a "wink" ,a CUTE smile may have connected her with Americans. But it is a recipe for DISASTER . Wait until she get's elected and fix our economy. Go figure. WE will get what we deserve.

Since Palin, Todd and the crew can't go to Michigan, Pensacola has to suffer with Mrs Six pack Annie. Wonder will she be packing her pistol and all those kids. That why McCain's running out of money, feeding, housing, dressing and flying the Palins around.

I live in Michigan. Tell her to go home! Is this the best the Republican party can do for a VP pick or maybe she's the only one that would accept the job!

If I were McCain, I would never turn my back on this chick– I don't trust her one single whit.
And what's the deal with the "Todd & I" stuff?? Has she blown off her running mate & decided she & Todd will run the country?
This is a scary gal– same cloth as Dick Cheney.

HEH HEH HEH …. I wonder how John boy likes that !! First it was the "Palin/McCain" and he thought that was a joke I bet… Then she wants to expand the VP duties over the house and senate, now she is telling the McBush boys how to run their campaign… HAHAHAHA. . Maybe they don't know what they have hold of. But I'll bet Ms Sarah shows them sooner or later…

Nothing ventured – nothing gained!

she doesn't have a clue.

Yeah Sarah and Todd would love an opportunity to do a no reporter deception show for the workers of America.

Let's see it's about -lies, lies, lies, lies, etc! So what's new with Sarah?

If I were McCain, I think I'd take some of that cash I was going to spend campaigning in Michigan and hire myself a full-time food taster!! Watch your back, Senator — Sarah and Todd are breathing down your neck!! Wink, wink ~

Praise be to God!
The American people get it!
NO mcCain, No Palin!
No way No How

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

As a resident of MI, I support Obama and Biden 100%, I believe they are best fit for the jobs, I think they'll turn this nation in a positive direction. That said, I think McCain is a fool to pull out of a state that is so representative of the harsh times of our nation right now. Palin is actually right on this. She makes my skin crawl, but she's right. You can't discount ANY state right now.

The ONLY way to be non-biased is to bounce between a couple of stations…watching any one station for two minutes – you will know where they stand. There will honestly be people that will vote for McCain BECAUSE of Pailin. Face it – she is our next Diana…we left England so long ago, to leave the life of kings and queens, but we've never stopped the idolization. She is smart, beautiful and bringing about such powerful feelings from "feminists" you are not who you think you are – she is what you have been fighting for. When you see a powerful woman who the men like too – do not find this as a threat – find hope in the future of women in politics. I just don't get why the whole abortion thing is the be all end all – the issue is Self Actualization and you are no feminist and not what you say you stand for – if you do not stand up for any and everyone that is reaching their own self actualization. You are also not a true American – this is not about YOU it is about US. A side note – When freedom is not at the top of your list – it is due to being spoiled – who spoiled you – people that fought for you like McCain.

Okay, she was better prepped and didn't disgrace herself at the VP debate, but I fail to see how this entitles her to start dictating how and where Mccain should spend his campaign funds. I don't think Mcain is going to be too happy with her second guessing him and his campaign wizards. Further more when did Todd become a candidate for "SHADOW VICE PRESIDENT"???? Is there such a position??

"It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove you are a fool."

Vote smart, vote Obama/Biden 08!

He Can't raise the money to keep going after Michigan….and there's no way he will let Palin loose on her own. I smell a spring fresh white towel being thrown in.

She made it pretty clear in her few coherent statement of the debate that she thinks this is her election. Can John get his pitbull back on the leash?

Make you wonder, hmmm; is this as scripted and contrived as her debate "performance"?

This looks like another panicky McCain reaction that does nothing to make him seem presidential. When you're not as stable as Sarah….???

… yeah, I'll bet she said that.

The fact that she didn't find out until the next day shows that the McCain campaign doesn't even take her seriously.

This is like a family vacation for the Palins. Sarah's most excellent adventure!

Ok Sixpack Sarah…..what will be the next state you want

McWonder to drop? Alaska ya say…..shucks ….golly…..doggon.

What's suddenly up with the "Todd & I" stuff?? Has she blown off her running mate & decided she & Todd will run the country? If I were McCain, I would never turn my back on this chick– I don't trust her one single whit.

This si amazing. Palin comes out on her feet and the press and the republicans are saying thins like "a tie is a win for Palin" or "she held her own". She didn't answer the questions, walked around the tricky ones, winked, gushed, waved and threw those folsky gotacha, ya and so on and people are considering her for VP, potebtially president? Good grief… commentators from Europe are just laughing at her, or saying that she's pathetic and it's unbelievable she's even been considered as VP and americans are enthusiastic just because she managed not to blow it on ONE debate she was trained for?!

t is just too scary to have Palin on the loose, potentially becoming the president of the United States.

Go ahead and CAMPAIGN in Michigan with Todd if you like! Take your time!

You will be wasting your time! But please do!

God help us if that woman from Alaska ever becomes President of the United States

Just because her husband was an ex snowmobile champion and she sounds like she's straight outta that movie Fargo don't mean northerners will care. If this woman is so airheaded to not realize that an 8 point lead this close to voting while so many other states need attention means you move on, then she's too dumb to be near the presidency. Another Rookie Palin call for the score card.

The Presidential nominee runs the campaign, the last I looked. From hearing some of Rush today, sounds like the conservatives have all but conceded the election and are blaming McCain.

Looks like they want to position Palin to be their candidate in 2012

it's pretty darn bad when your team is this divided. why dont one of you take the upper peninsula and the other take the rest? it's only untill nov, 4th when barack obama will take it all. cant we just all get along? silly repubs.

Ok…let's see she says "todd and I" (unemployed Todd…Alaska's "first dude") So, I want to know who is watching her 5 kids (including the un married prego and the 6 month old with downs) What a bimbo!!! She and her whole family belong on Jerry Springer!

Mary Jo

"I fired a quick e-mail and said, 'oh, come on! Do we have to call it there?' she said. " Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers.

We thought Bill Clinton was a problem for Hillary. Todd isn't running for office, but since he has enjoyed luxury vacations on the Alaskans TAX dollars (PORK), and continue to do so on OUR TAX dollars, while he dodges the abuse case in Alaska, they both will act like they are in separate and twins joined at the hip. So if she say his name more then THREE times when making her repeated scripted speeches, this is to make us think Todd is that valuable for the campaign of McCains………hahahaha……TWO jokers at WORK to fool the American, as she put it……"soccer mom's and the six packs"!!!

Michigan is NOT A FAN, Mommy Dearest! Take your folksy nonsense elsewhere and stop smiling and winking at the camera like a fool.

The job of vice president is serious … your goofy behavior – the winks, the should-outs and your overall lack of substance – is an insult to our country.

Todd = Mr. Sarah

So, it's really Todd(first dude) and Sara running for president not McCain?????

Oh Come on, Todd and I, she cant do anything without her husband you can Bet onthat. Thats why the Alaska folk are a bit salty about her forwarding her government emails to Toddy boy. Whats that about. So yeah…uh…. the again who is watching the kids. the six year old that Trig was hanging on. This is such a joke. Do you know what other countries are saying. I mean laughing about. Did McSame have to go thru all of this to get someone else to be a new girlfriend. Geezzz

She's the Boss!

Maybe Todd and her can go back to Alaska and take care of their kids.

Heaven forbid if this so called executive experience Palin gets in
When she was mayor of Wasilla she took the job with a 0 debt and left wasilla with a 22 million deficit!!!
McCain Palin , just more Bush Cheney
She thinks she is in a popularity contest!!!!!!!

I did not know that Todd was running? When did this happen? Are we getting two VPs if McCain wins? McCain/Palin&Palin?

OOPS she DID it again!!! please cut her loose! lol
she DISGREES with him on a LOT of things!!!
*She said she will change his little mind about drilling in Anwar.
*He VOTES to fund Pro choice groups.
*He is okay with people using birth control.
*He is okay with sex education.
*He believes polar bears are endangered.
*He would not shoot wolves from planes.
*He got his maverick reputation opposing Bush on Climate Control and gun legislation. SHE is right on with Bush on those issues.
*He is okay with abortion in rape and incest cases.
*She supports Obama's position on going after Bin Laden wherever; he only will hunt him at the 'gates of hell' NOT Pakistan!
* He does NOT believe in witches and witch hunting. (Google Palin witch hunting!! sheesh)
** Then there is her husband whose only political party, ever, states 'hate the American flag'.
There are LOTS of things she has to 'change his mind about.

LOL..LOL

That was Todd speaking..lol…

All of a sudden this chick thinks she's all that once again…Reminds me of the convention….. We only need one interview to take her off her high horse..lol.
Vote for people who know what they're doing..

Obama/Biden 08

"Whatever we can do and whatever Todd and I can do in realizing what their challenges in that state are, as we can relate to them and connect with them and promise them that we won't let them down in the administration."

What does that even mean? Can this "great communicator" please speak in coherent sentences? Couldn't they send her to finishing school for a few weeks prior to announcing her as vp nominee?

this is almost as cute as those winks at the camera last night! lol.
I dont want a CUTE VP, or President!

Get your hiney back to alaska you folksy bimbo!!!

speaking of folksy….we have one folksy politician in washington already…that moron Bush….and you all see what he did for us…talk about an absolute disaster…..NO THANKS SARAH…no more folksy leaders….go back to alaska and soak your head.

Ken
from Houston

OBAMA 08

I watched the thursday night debate, and all I could think of was SNL!
Sarah Palin is a bigger joke than George Bush! If you think I would cast my vote for a vice president who sends "Shout Outs" during an electoral debate, think again! Place the security of my family and myself in the hands of a "joe six pack" vice president? I SAY NO WAY! Send Sarah six pack back to Alaska!!!!!

As far as I'm concerned McCain and Palin can drop out of the election. Those 2 are not what this country needs – and especially Palin. Her winks and smiles remind me of someone competing in a pageant, and her folksy charm is laughable.
I love this country too much to hand it over to her and McCain, and she keeps proving over and over that she just ins't smart enough to be in a high political office.
McCin has steadily gone down the tubes, I trust nothing he says, and his choice of Palin further solidifies my opinion of him.
They need to just go home.

This lady sure is power hungry and full of herself. America come Nov 4 and the world is watching for the next POTUS to be elected into the highest office of your beautiful nation…….

Obama/Biden…….The world admires you both.

Introducing Wrinkly and Winky…America's Mavericks!

Ok, see how dangerous she is. She has one night where she manages to look like something more than a high school dropout and she personally thinks that she could run the campaign better then the professionals. What would she do in international negotiations?

Why does not giving up on a whole state make Palin "power-hungry"?

And just because the DNC gave Obama some stolen votes during the primaries doesn't mean he's got the state locked up. A difference of 9 points is pretty pathetic when the current Republican administration is so disliked…shouldn't Obama/Biden be ahead by like 30-40 points?!!

Clinton wasn't a quitter…and it seems that neither is Palin…

Internal Republican mix-up? Didn't consult with the potential VP?
Could it be, they just don't feel she is qualified? Joe-six-pack, hockey mom, not worthy to be consulted? I'm shocked!
How will Senator McCain handle his out-of-control charge?
Stay tuned!

she had the questions before the debate. or a secret ear piece on lol.

From how she has treated her family onstage, she must truly be "country first." (snicker) When she actually touches her four month old child, awake at 10:30 PM, bouncing around onstage, amidst the chaos and confusion, she starts giving it CPR, banging the poor thing on the back! The poor thing didn't just eat, or maybe from one of her lactating children, too rough!!!

Why aren't the children in school?

Since when is Todd running for office?

it's john's campaign! mind ur own bizness sarah!

mccain cant even control his pitbull! is sarah the new shot caller?
maybe she needs a shock collar! repubs better get thier acts together or the slip in the poles is going to turn into a crash.

MCSame is too old, he is already overworked..

Obama-Biden '08

She wants to get known in Mich. because she wants to run next time.

McCain is a moron
Palin is pathetic
put them together you get a pathetic moron
or something moronically pathetic.

Palin disagrees with McCain's Michigan decision

Palin and McCain just doesn't get it. They are two of the most out of touch people that appears lost in a maze in this entire beloved country, yet confesses so immensely that they are a duo of concerned mavericks for the people. I am sick and tired of this day after day after day circus that these two candidates are warranting America. They need to step aside and let the real mccoy Obama/Biden continue to address the American people's real interests and concerns. We are looking forward to Obama/Biden to restore our country's democracy and the American dream. Happy hour is over, we are ready to roll. Hola Obama/Biden. Hasta manana McCain/Palin…or should I say bon voyage you two.

I never seen a VP candidate that shows weakness especially when she change the subject on the debate & wants to talk about energy.

I can't wait till this hag is long gone…. i have lost all respect for the GOP and this trashy lady…

Wow…amazing what a little confidence can do. She still failed miserably in the debate, but I digress…

So now Todd is in the picture? What the heck does he have to do with anything? Is he some kind of shadow governor or something? That arrangement would make me really nervous…the spouse advising the vice president. If I was a Republican, I'd be pretty upset about this. And the subordination as well.

Please leave us alone in Michigan! We've been inundated with ads from both sides, and I'm glad they're looking to take a break. And I have no idea how Palin thinks she knows more about Michigan voters than McCain. Disclosure: I'm an Obama fan, and am a student not affected by Michigan's auto economy (at the moment).

Off topic: Why does my Firefox spell check recognize McCain and not Obama?

Sarah, I guess you are truly an unimportant, "pretty" appendage in your running mate's eyes. You are not viewed as strategic or having an opinion that matters in your own campaign. Methinks this is a foretaste, if, God forbid, you end up winning.

Um, is Todd Palin running for office, too? I seem to have missed that news item…methinks that Caribou Barbie needs a handler to keep her in check…

Mcsam is too old.. and he is now, probably already, overworked ….

OBAMA-BIDEN '08

Wow she never seems to fail me in her performances…she is something special. Proximity to Russia is my favorite one, nothing touches that one. This one is good though. "Awe, COME ON JOHN!" lol

Wow, a lot of people really have blinders on. I think it's good that Palin calls out McCain on decisions like this. Remember, no one person is always right and last thing you need are staff and supporters that blindly follow like lemmings.

She is a joke!!!!

Get used to it Failin' Palin! You will dislike many decisions from McSame before you back home to kill things.

Hope he didn't promise you anything while you were here, hope the deposit on your new mansion is refundable.

McSame needs to focus on the 2 or 3 states he can actually win. CYA!!!

So you're going to relate to the Joe Six-Packs? What are you going to do for them, lower taxes on rich people? That's just what they need.

YOU DEMOCRATS ARE JUST SCARED!!!!

It shows in your vicious attacks on Palin……no matter what she says or what she does.

Todd supports her……..at least it's not like the Clinton's and Edward's!!!!

PALIN KICKED BUTT AND YOU"RE JUST UPSET SHE PROOFED YOU ALL WRONG!!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!!

Who ever said the Anti Christ has to be a man?

What's with the "Todd and I'? Is he on the ticket now? What's up with her lil shadow?

Well, well well. The Republican version of sexism appears to be when a male ask a question of Sarah Palin about her qualifications, and that is a sexist statement.

So, how do Republicans define those flirty little winks and smiles Sarah was dishing out during the debate? Dick Cheney did not wink at me. I KNOW Ferraro did not wink at me. I have not seen all of Hillary’s debates, but the ones I have seen, she has not winked at me.

So, I am only left to surmise that Sarah was using this “qualification” to encourage men to “rise to the occasion” so to speak, and vote for her!

Is there cordination in the MCcain/Palin campaign? where was she when they planned to pull out of Michgan?Does that mean that they did not consult her ?Oh my God ,is that wht they want to do in the Oval Office-A president makes a decision and a vice present disagrees? Disasater-someone pleaese tell her that she is out of tourch even out of tourch with her own campaign.

Palin does not have much intellectual curiosity and knowledge, but surely have a lot of ambition. She wants to be bigger than Cheney. Stop this empty suit from running around! What a shame to women as a whole!

todd palin aka shadow governor of alaska.

Annie Git Yer Gun seems to think she has won the election for Queen of the Universe.

She must think that Dickey is the best VP of all time. What she doesn't see is that they are going to lose Michgan, Penn, Ohio, Florida and then it is over.

She showed she can memorize and blurt out answers, even if they didn't match the question.

Now we know this is the Palin – McCain ticket.

Please send her back to Michigan, and spend $10M to get the state, please.

'oh, come on! Do we have to ….?' – Sounds like a kid who doesn't want to get out of the swimming pool or eat her vegetables.

'oh, come on! Do we have to ….?' – Sounds like a kid who doesn't want to get out the swimming pool or eat her vegetables.

Palin is out of her league and says nonsense. This woman wants to get her husband involved in something he is not being elected…she needs to return to Alaska…she has no substance and wants to blame everyone else for the failures she has committed..take RESPONSIBILITY PALIN!!! All American taxpayers will with this 700 billion bailout that you do not know anything about…The media needs to ask you these questions because we need to know your viewpoint…Welcome to America…this is how the real world works….

I have watched several debates, but I have never seen nor heard an nominee stating during a debate that the "US Government" (and those CEOs) are corrupt. I work for the government in a Top Secret capacity and I am not corrupt! I take offense to ignorant statements like that. Please tell the Governor for me that I challenge her on her corrupt position. That statement is a good indicator of Palin's worth. What do you expect from an individual when question about President Bush's agenda, she stated she never heard of it, and bragged about her not knowing what the VP did on a daily basis.

And who is this TODD?

What a joke. The snowmobile racer and the moose hunting beauty queen. PERFECT. This is ridiculous and insulting to true conservatives.

Yeah, I was a little puzzled by the "Todd and I" lines too. I forget, which office is he running for again or is the VP slot on the Republican ticket actually a double one? (in which case, couldn't they have filled at least one of those slots with someone even remotely up to the job?)

It's almost as if Palin is already distancing herself from the McCain defeat, as if she thinks she has a future in 2012 & beyond. Talk about delusional!

Palin, I've had it with your folksy anecdotes, doggone it. You and McCain and frankly anyone else who either agrees with or supports deregulation can take a slow boat to China. You have all de-regulated our way into the poor house. This bailout won't amount to squat and you can bet we'll find ourselves in another spot soon enough, then what? Great Depression Part II, courtesy of the Rovian Repukelicans. You don't have now and never will have my vote. And President Bush, no thanks to you for being the WORST president in history. An $800 billion bailout, and the only real thing you're doing for Main Street other than a couple of laughable tax breaks is raisng the FDIC limit from $100,000 to $250,000? Wow. That's a news flash. Anyone with over $100,000 certainly isn't keeping it in a freaking bank account! I'm voting the bums out and giving the new guy a shot.

Mccain should use his favorite quote on her "It's very clear that Palin doesn't understand this things." We had a winning errrrr losing strategy in Michigan you can't just withdraw like that you gotta have a strategy. A winning strategy. The surge was working like it worked in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know these things. I have worked in this area for over 90 years.

Todd and I? Why is he following her around like a lil' shadow?

I guess McCain doesn't know what to do with Palin anymore…he's losing his full control on her..I wonder how it might be if they have to work in the same office!

McCain made the biggest misstake selecting Sarah Palin as his
running mate.
She is a disgrace,and how she became a governor from Alaska is beyond me.
Her answers from the debate last night were put in her mouth,and she never,I said never answered a question correctly.
What a joke.
If she is all the republican party has to offer,than we are in bad shape.
Please don't let het go to Michigan,they will destroy her like Bush and
his administration has destroyed so many families there.
Hugh Hefner is looking to put her in play boy,this is perhaps a better
deal for Sarah.

NO WHITE HOUSE FOR SARAH.

"she still wants to take a stab at wining the state that hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate in two decades". STAB?????????? LORD help us….IF this lack of a REAL American woman get anywhere near the White House, WE are going to be the LAUGHING JOKES of Country. My son can speak BETTER English then she has, and he is only seven years old………………….

Someone PLEASE tell me this is a PRANK!!!!!!!

She does not get it. She is enjoying the spot light too much & does not know enough about polls, demographs & politics. The fact is they will not win Michigan & McCain as pig headed as he is, knows when to say when. The smiling beauty queen just wants to ride a float throughout Michigan & wave at her loyal subjects.

I'm a republican. Will vote for Obama and republicans for township, congress, state.

Anyone, can be governor (Arnold, Ventura, Palin). She may be ready to lead Alaska, but not great to lead the nation. Yesterday's debate proved it. She read good scipts and had no real thoughts. I admire conservatives who can write their own scripts.

"I just want to get back to Michigan and try", she said.

Why don't just do us all a favor and get back to Alaska and try not to open your mouth on your way out.

True conservatives balk at this ticket. Neither you or McCain are qualified for the Presidency.

Wow! Not sure if that's desperation or an over-inflated ambition… perhaps both. This woman barely squeaked by with her scripted debate script, allowed the world to see that she is about as intellectually UN-curious as anyone out there, and now wants to run the campaign? OMG – she is just a frightening person. Please can we have a smart ticket this time?!! Go Obama/Biden!!

Palin is a joke. Her answers in the debate scared the h**l outta me. She is an air head that couldn't manage a McDonald's.

can i call you john? mcbushy, mcsame?
wink, wink,
wink

I am an average joe who comitts fraud, fires who does not agree with me and have at least hundred of thousands in the banks, and other little accounts, and we have a paid for house…mm i am just like most americans.

hahaha's she is nuts
that is what she is
she should go somewhre whre she can go hunting………

go away mcpalin
go away and drill
and drill i am sure CHeney will love you for that..

i am sure that if we see your tax returns we will find out the big fat contributions Bush and Cheney have made to you persnally to have the pipes in Alaska.

mmmm show y our tax returns "average jane"

Palin debate prep:

Advisor: Ok Palin, we will ask you to memorize these 20 answers. Then, during the debate, pick which of these 20 answers matches the question the best. OK?

Palin "What if none of the answers fit the question?

Advisor: No problem, pick the closest one and run with it. Most of America will just be happy you answered the question with one of my answers…..I mean your answers ….wink wink!!

And one more thing….

Sarah Palin says she's just an average Joe Six-pack like the rest of us. WRONG…she lives in a $500,000 dollar house on a lake right in the middle of town, with her husbands private plane tied to their dock. A recent Anchorage Daily Times article said her net worth was over a million dollars. That is NOT like the average Joe six-pack, if you ask me.

Sarah Palin took a huge crap in front of a national audience last night.
The media wants to call it flowers to forstall a ratings dive due to the coming landslide.

Watch this debate again. She is completely ignorant. Not dumb. Completely ignorant. This is very dangerous in a leader.

I watched the debate last night and I was just waiting to hear governor Palin say "Live From New York It's Saturday Night".

The governor gave Tina Fey enough material for life time.

You're hearing it here first. Tina Feys best will be this Saturday.

P.S. GOP spin doctors you are not fooling anybody. If you really are confident in the governors ability to speak to the media, why don't you you have her do an interview with Anderson Cooper, Wolfe, Campbell Brown or Lou Dobbs. Instead you grant interviews to Fox news. CNN is the only credible network in opinion.

So … I guess Palin fired that quick e-mail off to campaign officials from her Yahoo e-mail account. What a complete joke she is! An extremist, winking, folksy pitbull in lipstick with a horrific voice is the last thing I want in executive office. Dog-gone-it, Sarah …. I think I hear your igloo calling. Go back to Alaaaaaaaska. Gosh darn …. you betcha it would make me happy!

I respect her for not giving up, but I do believe McCain's chances are thin in Michigan.

Obama/Biden '08

Stop sippin the hater-ade on Palin and McCain, yes they dont want to fight in a state that has been primarily democratic for many years but I understand. It isnt as much of a battle ground state if it hasnt voted REP. in 20 yrs. As far as the whole "Todd and I" thing. Who is watching the kids. What office is Todd running for because he isnt important, he is merely a footnote in the history of this presidential race.

Let's face it….

Politics is perception.

You don't tell the electorate that your pulling out of Michigan wiht three weeks to gi before the election.

You pull out and and act like you didn't.

Generalissimo McCain should know about that.

It's call a strategic withdrawal.

Are you ready for this?

Palin is right.

I'm sure that the majority of Americans will latch on to one sentence and love her for it:

"We'd be so happy to get to speak with the people there in Michigan, who are hurting because the economy is hurting,"

This woman is insane.

"Todd and I"?????

We'd be glad to have you.

McCain better get a food taster-she wants to be President as evidenced by her wanting increased power if she's VP and history of narcing on her bosses and takes their jobs-like she did in her state. Remember her Freudian slip awhile back "in a Palin/ McCain" administration? President Palin-Lord help us.

The problem that Sarah Palin suffers from now is a false sense of accomplishment coming off the debate with Joe Biden. Republicans have been patting her on the back congratulating her on a "great" performance. What's worse…she believes them. So, now she feels empowered. Hasn't the auto industry in Michigan suffered enough?

What she's not smart enough to understand is that she simply can't answer important questions on her own…and that's going to be her downfall in the next four weeks. Mark my word…she'll make plenty of gaffes that could hurt McCain's credibility. She only dodged a few bullets from a less-than-engaged Gwen Ifill, but once she gets asked followup questions like the ones Katie Couric asked, she's going to stumble…and badly.

Granted, she enunciated each word more clearly than she did with Charlie Gibson or Katie Couric, but when it comes to providing answers not on the cheat-sheet, she comes off looking like the village idiot.

America…do you really want this hockey mom representing the US with world leaders in the event that something should happen to McCain while in office. Think about that…its pretty chilling. Can you imagine her dealing with a Cuban missile crisis, or God forbid, the threat of Pakistan or North Korea threatening a nuclear attack on an ally?

Send her back to Siberia courtesy of the Bridge to Nowhere! At any rate, McCain is finished barring sheer Republican hijacking of the Electoral College. Oh Wait! They did that twice with George Bush. Little do we Obama Supporters know that all the Diebold voting machines will simply route all votes for Obama to McCain. At any rate, here's hoping we North Carolinans with convert this red state blue. Without Michigan, McCain doesn't have a path to his much beloved Victory, I guess he'll go back to one of his seven houses in defeat. I just lost my job today in fact, so I'll be voting for Obama.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

The ticket is now Palin-McCain-Palin Sarah-John-Todd.
Who is Todd? VP counselor? Is it a threesome? John has to becarefull it could become Sarah-Todd-John then John will be Todd's counselor.

Really Barbie Sarah…..

I think Dude Todd and you shouldn't even try to be in Michigan….They can see through you..a total fake…just a woman with lipstick…

America wake up and smell what Sarah is cooking…..

Republican for President Obama

This woman is dangerous! Palin wants to try to expand the VP powers in the senate. She makes me sick! I don't trust this woman,she a viper with lipstick. Who does Pain think she is, Mccain's chief campainge advisor. William F. Buckley would be probaly turning in grave right now. Some republicans are saying that Palin might run for president in 2012. If this happens, the republicans are that hard up. Well anyway I can't wait to see this one.

Well, she has the heart; i will give her that. But she doesn't have the Brain.

Palin better save her energy for the upcoming Troopergate Probe report, due out Oct 10, said to contain an "October Surprise" for Gov. Palin and the whole Republican Swift Boat campaign. The court upheld the subpeonas issued by the probe's chief investigator so Palin's lunkhead husband will have to testify under oath.

Bye-Bye McCain. Send a postcard.

Bravo, Running mate of McCain is a true maverick . She has guts to disagree with him openly. God save GOP

Unrealistic…She is out of touch…
She need a reality check

What does she think about herself?

She did not even know about it until today???????????

Bush tax cuts are IRRESPONSIBLE!…..wait….let me rephrase that…let's keep the Bush tax cuts!

We CANNOT bail out AIG!….Er…strike that….I mean we are simply forced to bail out AIG or else…just ignore that first part….

The fundamentals of the economy are strong!….Er….I mean were in the worst crisis since the great drepression, my dear fundamentals, to whom I was addressing my prior comments as they relate to something…being strong, mind you.

Suspend the campaign, put off the debate until the mess is sorted out! No quick fix? Ok, lets debate anyway.

McCain: We're out of Michigan!
Palin: We should go back in to Michigan, me an Todd'll go to the car factories and everything also.

I hate to use the bizz word of the day, but erratic seems to fit the bill.

That Fox interview was awful. She said the reason she behaved the way she did in Couric's interview was because she was annoyed. She is so unprofessional. What will she do as VP? She stated the worst thing Cheney did was shoot that man in the duck accident. She doesn’t know anything. She could never be put on the spot about any issue.
America, demand more from your candidates!

TWO COMMENTS:
(1) I live in Sarah Palins hometown of Wasilla. She and I have lived in Alaska our whole lives. Where in the heck does she get that FAKE accent? People in Alaska do NOT talk like that. She sounds like she's from Fargo, North Dakota more than southcentral Alaska!
(2) USA is facing, not only down and dirty, financial times, but razors edge foreign policy times. We need someone who is boringly familiar with the nuts and bolts of government (like Biden) and not an ex-prom queen behind the wheel for our country. She is obviously a good "front woman" for McCain, but she simply doesn't have the "beef" it's going to take to get our country out of this mes..

Governor Palin does not understand the concept of throwing good money to bad and that the electoral college is winner take all by state.

Putting the money where the race is close makes sense.

Gee golly has worn thin on me. If you don't understand the game you should not be in it.

And so do we. Sarah Palin needs to go to that state that is as cold as parts of Alaska in the winter time and walk that talk. Palin will keep McCain in the game. I am so disgusted with the swift boating of Hillary CLinton by her own party and needless to say, the media, that I have switched from Democrat to Indepdent and No Obama, No Way, No How -

Todd & I? Todd disagrees??? and?

Maybe you should also try Russia since you can see it from your house!!!

you know, the more i think of the debate, the more i see a little girl who still plays with her baby dolls trying to compete with a grown man on that stage….

i felt sorry for joe biden because he really didn't have a real adult, intellectual and informed candidate to debate against. this is all a joke for her and i think she thinks America is her big dollhouse.

Todd : A guy without college education is going rule this country. Are you guys ashamed?

I don't want to se a Joe Six Pack as my VP or president. I want a vishionary to rule this coutry and lead us to future. I don't care if its democrat or republican. I cannot afford a village villian.

Oh, yeah. That's going to go over well. Come on over here to Michigan, Sarah.

You think Katie Couric is harsh? Try the Detroit News and Free Press. Talk about digging your own grave.

Go there Mrs. Palin and tell them how good they have had it under this failed administration. Tell them how their paychecks have kept up with the rich and owners. Tell you are going to change things, Tell you will make congress do as you say and if they don.t you will fire the whole bunch, just like you did the man who would not fire you brother in law. Tell how you can get the car manufacturers to build more plants and sell more cars and hire more workers with higher wages.

And you think Curic ask too hard of questions and did not give you answers before hand so you could look like you knew what the world is all about.

Uh, yeah.

This "little engine that could" crapola was tired a long time ago; give it a rest, guvnah. Go 'om and bag a moose, or whatever it is you and "Todd" do in those long winters…

Re: the VP debates…

Does anyone realize how similar this all is to the debates in 2000 between Gore and Bush?

I specifically remember an analyst saying at that time, "well, Gore didn't roll his eyes as much and Bush seemed to have a better grasp of the issues."

The Biden/Palin debate is a rerun of the year 2000 and look where that election got us. The fact that we're still putting style and substance on equal footing is absolutely ludicrous.

You all (reporter's) are right up there on "The List" with Lawyers! Bottom feeder's who want nothing but acknowlegement of themselves! Look my name in print, wow! SLAP! Try to report the FACTS, not your opinion, that's what reporting is!

We love McCain/Palin here in Michigan and will back them fully….

It appears Todd helps run Alaksa too. Perhaps we should have a co-VP debate.

As a McCain/Palin supportor it is fine if they do not make it back here to Michigan because they have been here alot and we are all voting for McCain and him not coming will not change our minds. We love McCain?Palin here in Michigan. He is the right person for the job.

Sarah Palin's tax returns just got released. Not good. She did not declare her per diem payments as income despite getting them for staying in her own residence. That is likely tax evasion, a serious concern that could sink her candidacy and career.

YEEOOWWW!

Thankfully you saved us the drama antics this week!

YIKES, now I have that visual seared into my retina!!!

NO WAY! NO HOW! NO MCCAIN-PALIN.

Just curious – is it "Todd & I" running for VP or is it Sarah? In Alaska, he was deeply involved in the running of the state & was even cc'd on official emails. Seems to me that Sarah can't do anything without the help of a man & that's offensive. I, along with every other woman I know, have worked way too hard & been way too competent to put up with an incompetent who relies on cutsey, perky vapidness to mask her inadequacies. Her little winks, her "you betcha"…fake, fake, fake & empty. As a mother, I'm personally offended – her use of her baby as a political prop goes beyond the pale. People, please. We deserve better than this. Have we learned nothing in the last 8 years? We need the best & the brightest. We need Obama & Biden.

Todd `s power to swing votes was a secret so far .` Todd and I ` if given chance at least from now onwards can surely upset the prediction of political pundits .Land slide victory is certain. Name of the party is any body`s guess

Doesn't anyone find it interesting that McCain made this decision without consulting her??? She found out about it after the fact and then she fired off the email!

Come on media do your job. It is obvious she isn't involved in any campaign strategy. I guess she will have to "study up" on that too. Only 30 days left, can she cram it all in there?

I second mk's comment: "Todd and I will walk through the auto factories and see what we can do for them…" Huh? Todd isn't up for ANY office. I don't want Palin and I sure as H do not want Todd.
This woman may be a pleasure to be around in her sparsely populated space and her tiny hometown but that charm will NOT make it day-to-day in the 'big city' with NATIONAL concerns. A quick cram course will never change that. Folksy is nice….in its place. The National Stage, The National Forum is not the place. We have a lot of dire problems. We don't need a soccer mom. We need a strong, experienced vice presidential candidate who can hit the ground running….not someone carting hubby from place to place and hiding from the media while she crams on index cards. For Pete's Sake!!

It can feel good to be enthusiastic and ingratiate yourself to a big audience, but this will be a big learning experience for Palin.

They are running as mavericks, but even maverick bosses don't like to be crossed in public. This won't happen again. McCain won't allow it, and shouldn't. Disagree on a policy, maybe, but on campaign strategy? No way (unless Palin wants to be the next Lane Kiffin).

The "Todd and I" thing is more discomforting. People didn't take to HRC running part of the show when Bill was President – Palin needs to prove that she can survive on the trail on her own. Particularly when the interview disasters created doubts about her ability to think on her own. That had better stop, or the undecided moderates who are back on the fence after last night will fall off to the Democratic side.

It's just a ploy. There's no way she would purposely oppose the parties running mate. It's just a stab at getting Michigan voters to think her ticket cares about them. Nice try. But like all other McBush/Palin BS calculated manoevers, it won't work THIS time around. People are wising up.

Thanks but no thanks, Palin. Stop trying to spread your venom.

Interesting. One thing is for sure, IF Gov. Palin were a Democrat, the Far-right-family-values people would be putting ads on TV claiming that she's an unfit mother! And the Far-right-family-values people would be on every news station saying how "these liberal-me-first-women have abandonned their families"…….. but you noticed…….. SILENCE ……. about Palin leaving her infant of only 5 months.

I can't believe for a second that there are not plenty of conservative-moms out there who may just not vote this November, because Palin goes against their values.

Isn't it amusing how the Far-right-attack-machine only attacks the Democrats, but when their own do exactly what liberated women do, mum's the word.

What hypocrites!

"Todd and I"??? That just confirms for me that he tells her what to do and has his nose all up in things. That's why he was copied on state email in Alaska. I wish she would walk through an auto plant.

They practically ran McCain out of there. I guess she thinks she's got it like that!

Mediocrity reigns as the nation sank. What's next? Another 4 years of incompetence? Who needs dramacomedies. The nation is a stage. Don't bring the popcorn – I don't think I can eat any!

Todd and I, Palin? For a moment we in Michigan thought you and McCain were running for office nto Todd. In anycase, forget Michigan. We are out of your league, barracuda baby! No way. No how. No McPalin.

"…[we'd be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers."

Is that all she thinks there is to Michigan? Walking through auto plants for a few photo ops? You're doing a heckuva job, Palin!

she's completely out of league….
Reminds me of the Muppets….the best of intentions ALWAYS ended in disaster. The only difference between Ms. Palin and Miss Piggy is that Miss Piggy was FUNNY!

Narcissistic, sociopathic, intellectually challenged and now she (Palin) has the nerve to tell the 'experienced mature senator' how to run his campaign. How come no media is alert to how Cindy McCain is always standing way back in the background whenever McCain does a debate and they get all the families together at the end? How come Cindy always looks like she's so lonely? I feel kinda sad for Cindy. She seems like she could really use a friend.

Mccain Doesnt Want To Go Back To The Auto Plants Because He Was Protested There! I Do Hope He Will Go Backand Waste Time And Money So Obama Can Take Away More Of His States!

This is all a plan. They pull out of Michagan and she and her husband come out to get some sympathy. This is a good reverse plan.

WOW, just when you thought the theatrics could not get any worse!!! He announces yesterday that he is giving up on the State. The next day she challenges it. People, are you really, really this dumb?????

Now that Palin thinks she did well in last nights debate, Palin now has the big head and wants to run things. I guess Palin forgot that she is at the bottom of the ticket and not at the top. My question is what has Todd have to do with anything, isn't Todd suppose to be watching the kids? I mean who is watching the kids? Maybe that why Palin's olderst daughter is about to have child, because nobody is giving her undivided attention, nobody is in charge only looking out for their career first, "You betcha". Now Palin wants to be a heartbeat away from the POTUS, GOD forbid. Palin let the nation know that she is all about Power (the VP Chenny comment). I think the Troppergate will rear it's ugly head and present more problem for McCain's campaign this month.

Does anyone remember how last night in the debate Palin mocked Biden for having disagreed with Obama on a couple of votes? Later, she mentioned that there are a few things that she & McCain disagree on (drilling in ANWAR for example). Now she is on the record as disagreeing not only with McCain himself, but with the campaign! The double standards with these 2 are so stark, and what's funny is that they don't seem to care. Like when she said she & McCain would put the government's checkbook online. Oops, having coauthored that exact bill with a Republican, Obama had already been there done that. But Palin & McCain kept on saying it! No matter how often their lies are proven to be just that, they forge ahead with them anyway (think: Bridge to Nowhere, Thanks but No Thanks). Is this audacity? Cuz, I'm kind of uncomfortable thinking it could be just sheer stupidity.

I can not even imagine Sarah Palin as a Vice President, and I have been a republican my whole life, let alone voting for John McCain for President. He is so out of touch with working people and the struggles they are having

I think Palin should go back to Michigan and try, so those people that has been truly devastated by the economic crisis can give her a taste of reality. This could be the lesson in life she needs. I thnk they should let her try.

She is just trying to look like maverick. Leave her be. Her and McCain are no longer a threat. They will go down in flames if Obama just keeps his stride.

Hillary tried this tactic. She ended up $30 mil in debt. But, if Todd and Sarah want to try it again, be my guest…

McSame and bulldog Barbie are a real pair…. I mean seriously… I am so tired of hearing what a maverick McCain is. I'm tired of hearing Palin tell us she is the new kid on the block here to clean up Washington. If we need a girl next door soccer mom to run this country, we're in big trouble! The idea that we need a president we can drink a beer with at the corner bar, is ridiculous. If people need a drinking buddy, they should get one! But don't expect the rest of us to vote for him or her this time!

I'll take Brains over drinking buddies anytime. You what your drinking buddy has done to this country. Seriously!

Sarah Palin is a very greedy and power hungry woman who is totally unqualified to be the VP or the next President! She is totally totally ignorant about foreign policies and national security. If Sarah Palin thinks she so well qualified, why did she need to be tutored or given a crash course for a few days. During the VP debate, Sarah came off very fakey with her try hard folksy attitude which was totally out of place in a very serious national debate. Her scripted comments were so well rehearsed as if she is making a movie and plus, she kept sidestepping many questions. That sidestepping business indicated that she had no clue what the answer is and runs away from it just like John McCain when things get very sticky!!!

This person not only thinks she's qualified to be VP, but she really thinks she's qualified to be President. What an inflated ego.

oh god , who is she .. if i am McCain I will be worry that she will try to get rid of him to be the 1st woman lead USA ( if he win ) GO OBAMA AND BIDEN YOU ARE THE BEST …

Perhaps the disagreement is staged. It seems a plausible effort to keep Mighigan in play while reallocating resources.
Frankly, if it is not staged, a VP candidate "who has been doing this for what, five weeks?" publicly questioning the campaign's direction, and implicitly the presidential nominee's judgement, evidences ininformed arrogance seldom seen in a national campaign.

They call Todd the shadow Gov you can bet he would be the shadow V.P. cause you know he was also ths shadow Mayor. I would hire a food tester if I was McCain she will poison him with her sweet ways

O…….M……G….!!!!! TODD and HER??? TODD???? OH The First Dude ya mean….. I bet ya McCan't would just love that!!!

Palin may as well get used to it…besides Michigan will be only the first and the rest will follow shortly. McCain is done!

What a joke this ticket is? Palin needs to go back to Alaska and Mcinsane back to the nursing home.

Keep trying in Michigan Palin, I doubt it will do you or McCain much good, but by all means give it another try. Why Michigan people would vote for your ticket is beyond me….The Republicans are the main reason Michigan, and for that matter, America, is in the dire economic situation it currently finds itself. By the way, you did not win the VP debate, you were scripted and came across as a robot. Who do you think you are to refuse to answer debate questions just because the questions were not in you script. You have no substance, nor do you have any answers to real questions.

OK, sorry off topic, but what is buried in her hairpiece?

On topic: Did she forget which candidate she's running with? Or, does she just really think McCain's judgement's bad?

Palin was a breath of fresh air, while Biden looked old and tired from his 35 years in the Senate.

John McCain is part of the problem with Washington, not part of the solution. Keating & the Keating Five, of which John McCain was one of . Keating was the ring leader in the Savings & Loan Failure back in the late 80's to early 90's. Research it, if you find this hard to believe.
John McCain & Cindy took many trips on Keatings plane to the Bahamas on vacations. Cindy & her dad invested in Keatings strip mall. John McCain repaid (?) the gifts once he realized that he was about to be caught. He was not arrested, but Capital Hill found he was guilty of BAD JUDGEMENT. He's remained in Washington all these years, now – here's another financial failure that America is facing with Wall Street. John McCain part of the problem, not part of the solution.

She has an opinion ? wow . who wrote that for her . Mc Cain should keep this woman , she'll keep dragging him down .

Typo in the story:

" take a stab at wining the state"…maybe that's how she plans to win it…'cause there's no OTHER way!

I know McCain got to be mad with Palin this will hurt McCain because she is going against him,,,,,,,,,,,McCain know Obama going to win this election and Palin is no help to his party,,,,watch how republican going to switch over to Obama side because of this mess

Awwwwwww poor lil hockey mom.. Take your hockey puck and go back to Alaska and play..

McCain ceded the election the second he chose Palin. He's just now beginning to realize it, and they don't have the heart to tell her yet. I can't wait till the day O'bama is sworn in and we can get this country on the right track.

She speaks gutter English and doesn't know anything about domestic or foreign policy, but you can't say she isn't confident. Overly confident. That's a good quality for a gambler, but not a potential vice president or president. It's our lives and livelihoods they would be gambling with.

Palin…did you make a deal with Todd that he would be VP if something should happen to McCain (if your ticket wins in November)?

Doesn't she understand the strategy of why McCain is moving his resources elsewhere at this late date? Duh. Another example of pushy and clueless.

Question: Why is that you never see Todd "Firstdude" with Sara "soccer-mom"?

governer palin please connect to meand relate to me and make promises that u cant keep to me…. thats exactly what i need fom my government right now.

Todd can whip up anti-American sentiment and organize a seccession movement in Michigan so that it can break away and become an independant, if somewhat impovershed, nation-state.

It could base it's economy on moose-dung energy generation and the sales of big blocks of ice (winter) and the medicinal use of blood-sucking insects (July).

Hmm, there is a reason military units stop sounding "the retreat" like during the American Revolution with trumpets or drums.

It just FUELS your enemies.

I'm surprised that McCain, with is military experience, is unaware of this. The U.S military have retreated from many fronts in our recent war in Iraq and Afghanistan but mainly on the down low (secretly). Now, if I were the other party, I will take NO prisoners, and finish off the battle. If, Deo Volente….

Same questions that mk and Karen ask:

What's Todd got to do with it? Who's minding the kids?

Is this the "maverick" who won't follow McCain?

So proud of Obama/Biden!

Senator John McCain is being 'realistic' about the State of Michigan. Sarah Palin sometimes lives in a 'fantasy world'. When 'reality' sets in, today, tomorrow or a week from now.., with Thursday nights 'debate' and previous 'interviews'.., Sarah Palin is "not" ready to be Vice-President or President. Sarah Palin is way over her head and 'out of her league'. The best thing for the Democratic Party is Sarah Palin.

dude Todd? that dumb inbreed redneck that stands behind her everywhere she goes? give me a break already what is this nonsense?!!

This is an insult to women. McCain has made me so ashamed of being a woman. What does the rest of the world think about American women now? Is this the best we could come up with? Pathetic!

I'm really tired of the idea that a Presidential Candidate who happens to be a Harvard graduate is bad for the country because " Joe Six Pack " can't or won't tolerate a candidate who is smarter than he is. McCain/Palin ticket would bring more disaster to this already hurting economy. Please tell me " Joe Six Pack " will this cutesy, folksy, easy way of speaking going to create new jobs using the same disasterous deregulation and trade policies ( he voted for Gramm-Leach-Bliley act ) deregulation bill, strengthen Social Security, medicare, unemployment insurance, and other social programs ( which are much needed in times like these )? Make no mistake " Joe Six Pack " , a conservative is a conservative and doesn't like the programs that help the unemployed, Seniors, the poor, and given the chance, would either scrap them or slash them to nothing. This economic disaster and bailout has been in the works for a few years and they wern't counting on you not noticing. Now adding almost another trillion dollars to the debt, the wealthy can keep their money for using bad judgement, while you "Joe Six Pack" get to pay for it while watching the programs that help you "Joe Six Pack" when you have lost a job due to outsourcing, get sick and can't work, or hope to retire with a little dignity. I don't know about you, but I'm not " Joe Six Pack " and am tired of Republcians like McCain and Palin who think we are just too folksy to understand the fleecing their party has given the American people and think we should give them another 4-8 yrs. Good luck..

Sarah's her own person and not afraid to be honest when she disagrees with someone, even when that person is John McCain. A candidate that DOESN'T walk lock step with her party or the person she's running with: AMAZING! I don't doubt it scares the heck out of the people in D.C.

i was undecided but feel sarah is a breath of fresh air from politics as usual….as a 66 yr old widow still working full time i wonder why i can't think about retiring as my stock accts have taken such a rediculous hit in just the last couple of weeks….why didn't we have more warning on this disaster? come to michigan sarah and give us some hope. i live in a small town in northern mich. and work in a real estate office…talk about a depressing. go sarah go…it is not politics as usual with you i am sure. send some of your energy johns way…he needs some of your spunk…

Who has all 5 children if both parents are running for the VP seat. Sara is taking Todd with her because he is the real smart on and she needs him to help her understand since it took her 7 school before she graduated.

Palin home!!!!!

Hats off, It needs a lot of guts on the part of running mate to disagree with the Presidential candidate . A real maverick only can do this at such juncture.God save GOP

SHE SAID "WE SHOULD SPEAK TO THE PEOPLE IN MICHIGAN WHO ARE HURTING BECAUSE THE ECONOMY IS HURTING" REALLY PALIN!
YOU ACED THAT ONE LOL

I'm not voting for McCain/Palin, but I have to give her some credit for having an opinion on this. The weakness with the Republican ticket isn't Palin, its McCain. He runs a negative canpaign, whines how life is not fair, and was grandstanding last week. He's grumpy old man with something to prove. Palin will be sorry she jumped on his bandwagon.

This woman is obsessed with POWER just like Cheney. She's scarier because she's Cheney reborn but dressed up in a more attractive package. She's fooling a lot of voters who are the same clueless voters who voted for Bush twice and are now complaining about the economy. It's the same republican playbook, but dressed up differently. Some people will fall for it yet again which is pathetic.

I believe that Sarah should go to Michigan and talk to voters.She is well liked by people and comes across as one of us. I hate to tell you liberals but Sarah is a good person. Just because she has not used crack like Barry Hussein Obama does not make her bad. I still wonder how many whites will be stupid enough to vote for Obama.

He isn't going to win Wisconsin or Minnesota either, so he pull out there.

Guess what? she campainged in Texas today, alone! Wow. What a move. Enjoy the republican base now, untill Nov 4th. After that, mentioning Palin is crime.
Right now, McCain is the criminal for bringing the bigest joke to presidential race.
She thinks she can campaign alone?? The second she gets loose from McCain, some smart kids would ask some detailed questions, and McCain would have to spend the next day fixing it. He got it. Attack dog can't get loose — too dangerous. Dog doesn't like it. Wuf Wuf…

She didn't drool on herself last night, so now she thinks what she says makes a difference to anyone. The hard working or out of work people of Michigan need a real change. Not soundbites and slogans.

Yeah Oh come on, Go home Palin and have a Physician cure your Blepharospasm disease!

Oh, poor Johnny, he got his feelings hurt when he walked thru the auto plant and they started chanting Obama, Obama! Ha. So he's gonna cut and run.

And now Palin, because her husband really runs the Alaska government, thinks that he can do the same thing here. These two are so clueless, just as she was in the debate. Couldn't answer the questions asked, so just went to her cheat sheet and read whatever they had told her to say.

Sarah Palin is just a joke.

Tony

Columbus,Oh

its fitting given that Michigan has been invisible to the republicans for the last 8 years. and that is how McPhony will treat you for 4 years if he gets elected.

Awww, shucks, isn't she cute.

What would she and the Todd do there? Give everyone a "shoutout" and tell them about how they remember "back in the day"? We need smarter people than this to lead the country.

hahahaha.

she is going to start defying mccain and running her own campaign, showing up where and when she wants to.

that would be hillarious. she is giving tina fey more fodder here.

McCain needs to leash his pitbull. By the way the only Constitutional authority you would have, Sarah, is to break ties in the Senate. You betcha.

Paliin…how about you and Todd just going back to Alaska…and take McCain too.

Oh boy, there's gonna be hell to pay now. I bet the Maverick is quaking in his boots. Ya know?

I'll be glad when this election is over and Palin goes back up North.
Let her be their Governor if they want, but god help us, we do not need her as our VP.
Last night all she proved is that she is adept at looking into a TV camera. That is all. Otherwise, there was no substance to anything that came out of her mouth. I'm tired of the "folksy Palin speech" — grow up and start speaking like a stateman, will ya? Gosh darn it. Bless your heart, you're full of nothing.

Who cares what the cheerleader says and thinks. She wants her vacation to go on a little while longer because she doesn't want to face the growing opposition to her administration back home…

I am so very to say this but she is an idiot! It became clearer after her debate performance last night. I've seen better performances in spelling bee contests! Honest to God, I did! This is a bad joke and somebody wake me up please. So sad and very scary too.

Palin did better last night than her previous performances. I would just love to know whether Sarah Palin realizes that there is a group of voters out there where families don't hold a portfolio large enough to even take a $20k loss??

PALIN IT'S OVER!!
YOU SUCKED IN THE DEBATE WITH YOUR SCRIPTED SPEECH, MCCAIN SAY'S THAT HE WANTS TO BE A DICTATOR, AND OBAMA IS AHEAD IN VIRGINA.. VIRGINA!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!

I am sick to my stomach that we are even considering that Sarah Palin should have a shot at the Vice Presidency and maybe even the Presidency. Our country is facing problems in magnitudes never encountered before in our history and we may never be the same. We need real leadership, smart people who make informed decisions, based on facts from quality advisors who's only mission is to do what is best for the American people. Period.

Do Americans really believe that John McCain's choices will meet that end?

The economy is in a frightening mess;
The future of Medicare and Social Security are uncertain;
Our country is fighting two wars and we could easily be adding a few more threatening nations to the mix;
Health Care is becoming out of reach for more and more people every day;
Jobs are disappearing and we don't know if they are ever coming back;
Prices are soaring for the basic staples every American needs – food, gas, utilities and just about everything we need to exist.
The list goes on and on.

Life is getting harder and harder and there is less joy – something that everyone deserves in their lives. Without joy, why are we doing all of this anyway?

We need leaders who can think for themselves, surround themselves with the top minds in our nation, and solve problems – not someone who can cram talking points into their head, and just because they didn't fall on their face, run away with over-inflated confidence that they can do a job that they clearly cannot handle.

I'm begging Americans to come together and really make the correct decision on November 4th.

This is quintessential Palin. Her and her Alaska co-governor (husband Todd) think that they walk on water. The woman is clueless! She has managed to incite anger and division among Alaskans and now the remainder of Americans. The sooner she blows this election for McCain, the sooner she will return to Alaska to face the music for her own misdeeds!

Who cares about what TODD the DOMY have to say.Go back to Alaska and KILL some more MOORS

I'm so glad to see this! It's about time that America gets to see Palin in action and the shadow VP. He attends her meetings in Alaska, why shouldn't he attend them as she campaigns, if she goes to DC?

Does anyone think that Hillary would have Bill trail her around Michigan? Why doesn't Palin send Todd off to campaign in FL all by himself?

Oh my, she's such a maverick!

/sarcasm

The winner of 2008 presidential election is: OBABIMADEN

She and Todd want to try to win there? Just who is her running mate? Questions have been raised already about Todd Palin's role in the Governor's Alaskan administration. Is John McCain now the #2 on the ticket?

Strikes me, after a disastrous week, which was saved in great part by the debate format which had no follow up questions and Joe Biden with one hand tied behind his back, that the Governor's confidence has been regained to the point of hubris.

Sarah Palin (aka Kelly Bundy) is so dense that she does not even know that her side is leaving Michigan, because they know that they will not win the State. On election night she will have no clue that her side actually lost, until the maintenance crew is actually cleaning up the hall, even though her and McCain would have given their concession speech several hours earlier.

I am a Democrat and I disagree with everything about Obama!

Do I get a headline?

Palin and her husband 'TODD want to talk to Michigan people to vote for Repub? In this economy?
Give me a break! I mean who the hell she thinks she is? She really doesn't know herself.

Obama/Biden 08

Palin go home and look after you kids, since when is Todd involved, He isn't running for a dam thing

Ok this is gone far enough!!!

This Palin thing has gone TOO FAR!!

Somebody please wake me up from this NightMare!!!

Wait, McCain, the top of the ticket, gets booed and endures chants of "Obama 08!" at an auto plant and she thinks she'll fare better?

Is she going to wink them into line?

PLEASE!!!

Who cares about what TOOD the DOMY have to say.Go back to Alaska and KILL some more MOORS

I am still ill with the knowledge that she was McCains choice for VP.
He has a problem how and it will be up to the American people

Gosh darn it doncha know, there ya go agin, givin up on a state. Me n Todd will go there by gosh by golly n talk sum cents inta those folks.

Does she have to take Todd with her everywhere she goes? I thought she was this tough, independent woman?

She will be the answer to a trivia question 20 years from now, a bizarre bit of history. After the presidential election I doubt if she'll even win a re-election as the govenor of Alaska.

guess the "First Dude" has to have a job to support his wife… as the same as Leiberman has had to support McCain from making too many gaffs and misstatements.

I find it refreshing that the GOP has decided to allow a whole family to run for office…

It seems that the reason Mrs. Palin is so upset about not getting asked enough questions on the "issues" is because those are the only questions she has rehearsed for. Whether being interviewed or during the debate, she sounds as though she's repeating what she has been coached to say. In the event she had to take over the Presidency, who would be in charge? It doesn't seem as though she is capable of leading the country herself.

You betcha. by golly … 'wink', 'wink'. Ameria needs a beauty queen int he White House.

America still feels she is not ready to be VP and definately not President, regardless of how the republicans want to spin last nights debate. She could have blown Joe out of the water and still she wouldn't be qualified.

America lets not wait until Nov 5th to find out about McCain and Palin.

Please dont waste your time here in Michigan. Trust me it would be a waste of her time.

Plus we are going to puke if we hear Maverick one more time.

All this lady needed during the debate was some pom poms and and a pony tail because she is only a cheerleader.

I think Palin is already positioning herself for 2012.

OH MY!! Does she think after one night of big/ fast/usless talk in that debate she can now go out and finish off the Obama / Biden camp all by her and dudes selves? This woman is truely delusional and needs to keep in mind she is no where near Alaska where her big/fast talk (wink, wink) took her out of the PTA and into the BIG TIME POLITICS OF WASILLA. Those folks in Michigan will eat her and dude for breakfast.

Who is she? Do what the old man says. Enjoy the next month then fly back to Alaska! Please take Todd with you.

It amuses me how fearful the Dems are of Gov Palin. There are reports of Dems have nervous breakdowns and needing therapy just at the mention of her name. One Democrat woman almost through herself out a high rise window at hearing her name.

The fear amongst the elitist Dems with all their money and self professed righteousness is something to see.

Perhaps their Messiah Obama really is not their Savior after all…….

Stop trying to sound like you are trying to go against them when you know you are not. You do what grandpa say and thats that.

Those who think she did great? you need to go back to school. Never saw anything so crazy. Biden or rather "Joe" should have said "excuse me, you are not answering the questions".
McCain was so happy….. almost as happy as her husband. Save us from stupid people.

Go home Palin, you become the joke of his campaign

Boy she really has a high opinion of herself, to think that by her and Todd going to Michigan they will turn that stae red. I think she is getting a little bit power hungry. I think the real question is whats the differance between Dick Chenney and Sara Palin? Lipstick?

"Todd and I" – what in the heck does Todd have to do with any of this? We don't need the 'First Dude' or 'Joe Six Pack' or a 'Pitbull with Lipstick' attempting to run our country. We've been with a president without brains for long enough. I want the president to be A LOT smarter than the average American!!

Dear Lord, when will this woman shut up? Are we supposed to fall over when the 'hawkey mawm" licks her lips and makes promises she has neither any intention NOR ability to keep? Does she have any idea how few workers are left in Michigan? Obviously not. Maybe they went to live with the dinosaurs.

Will be happy when some of the false idea of capability
flees from the hocky mom. Evidendly she thinks she and
hubby can conquer all.
As the intelligent voters turn to Obama/Biden she will
no doubt blame Mccain as she certainly would not
be able to accept the blame for anything, Course,
neither will Mccain so they make a good match.
ENOUGH!

Man she gets SCARIER every minute!

She is the one who is reckless and dangerous and not anywhere near qualified to be a Vice President.

She is a power hungry war monger and doesnt care who she steps on – including HER boss, the guy running for President, the guy at the TOP of the ticket (anybody hear her a few weeks back in Cedar Rapids refer to it as the Palin/ McCain ticket) – he says pull out of Michigan and she wants to second guess his decision.

Watch out people – if God forbid they do get in the White House then she will be putting something in McCain's metamucil.

What's with the whole Todd thing?

This woman is preparing for 2012. She has a reputation for throwing her political benefactors under the bus and moving up, and she will point to their pulling out of Michigan as being part of the reason why they (he) lost.

McCain's political campaign got in bed with a barracuda that they thought they could control. This will be it's reward.

McCain ought to tell Palin that she's not running for President…

McCain knows he lost this election. Why waste money in a state or nation that dont want you as a President. McCain should donate his election campaign fund to the American People to pay off debt. That is Putting Country FIRST!

I AM FROM MICHIGAN. PLEASE COME TO MOTOWN AND SHOW US HOW FOLKSY YOU CAN BE. WE WILL SHOW YOU TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT

Here in Canada we find Sarah Palin in this VP Candidate role to be nothing short of a bad joke! What is up America???? Obama and Biden are the ONLY sensible choice…please don't make the same mistake from the last 8 years where your current President, George Bush, is viewed as a caricature…Sarah Palin is on her way to be the same!!!

palin has a new perspective on politics since fox news annointed her the winner in last night's debate and even pat buchanon said she mopped the floor with joe biden, she is now so ready let's sign her up for meet the press or face the nation.how about keith olberman's show

It is amazing that so many comments are just personal insults thrown at palin. Too many people seem to have gone down pretty low on what is appriate criticism. However one may disagree with Palin it is obvious she is an intelligent and capable woman, remember she managed by herself to become chief official of her home town and chief official of a state. The criticism I read is an insult to Alaskans, to all americans in fact. If this degree of negativism and vitriol is not removed from public discurse and pushed back to taverns it is difficult to see how the USA can survive for long. Reminds me of prenazi germany… Scary. Some critics and comedians should be told to shut up, people like Bill Maher and many bloggers.

well i dont like the broad, but in fairness, michelle stumps for obama too. so lets not be too petty here folks.

and PLEASE do not get complacent. these polls are just estimates. they mean NOTHING if you guys dont vote and get your friends and families to vote. please, make it to the polls!

OBAMA/BIDEN!

And the dominoes begin to fall……………….first Michigan then……….

John, don't you get it, she has always been after your job.

First you let her do all of the talking, now you have trained her and she is disagreeing with you.

What's next, Presidential nominee Sarah and Todd running for the White House and nominee John McCain for VP?

folksy=con man

I'm from Michigan. Go away…we don't want you and the First Dude here.

They're not even elected into office, and she wants to run the show. I'd almost enjoy seeing McCain win and trying to keep this one under control if things weren't so serious in the country today. She'd be telling McCain to go take a nap while she handled the situation.

Sarah Palin, the Great Connector!

I want very, very SMART people in office in the White House, not smart people in the shadows of average or stupid people in office. McCain and Palin are, at best, intellectualy average and will be puppets controlled by shadowy intellects because they, like Bush, are tragically out of their depth.

Why are Sarah's kids out of school? No wonder she butchers the English language, her parents probably kept her out of school, as well.

Obama/Biden 08

Sarah and Tod Palin plan to ambush the WH while old man McCain is asleep. Why is Tod Palin not working at his own job because he is not running for a position or is he? The Palin's sure did make a lot of money on income taxes for Tod not to have a job. I've been to Alaska and Wasilla is a small town so where is the money coming from.

Todd? What office is he running for?

See that's the problem: Todd thinks he has been running Alaska, too.

It's not your decision, Gov. Palin, and you have no idea what the campaign's resources are. You've got a lot to learn about politics if you think you can make these kind of public pronouncements and not have them come back and bite you.

Besides, how can you carry around your written talking points while walking around an auto factory?

go moose hunting palin, season is on.

Watch your back Barack, it's October and the crazzies are out. I really want to hear about this October surprise the GOP concocting. I'll bet it's Osama bin Laden, they'll catch him and bring him to the states. Well, they could dress Osama up like Santa Clause and put him on my front porch. I still wouldn't vote for McShame.

Obama/Biden 08

I know that Obama and Biden have done so much for the people of Michigan, so Palin should not even make the effort.

Also, all the brilliant people submitting comments say that she shouldn't so that's it….it's unanimous. Twelve people have said no.

What a bunch of…

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This woman is pathetic!!! She can't string words together into a sentence that makes sense. Her presence (winks, gotcha, you bet…) is so unpresidential that it makes me sick. If this person doesn't get back to Alaska ASAP we will never be able to hold our heads up in the world again. She is a joke! I am personally mad that McCain picked such a stupid person. It is and has always been all about McCain. He could have picked someone, including a woman, that was qualified. This is just beyond belief. Pathetic! Pathetic! Pathetic! It also makes me mad that anyone could say that she is more likeable that Biden. How can anyone say that woman is likeable? Pathetic!

Watch out Sen. McCain, Gov. Palin moving you aside. Who's running this race. Tod and G. Palin.

Oh my God! When she is not confident, she is rediculous and when she is confident, she is arrogant an d rediculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is as transparent as they come. McCain needed to find a way to connect with the state of Michigan, so he said he would pullout and this action allowed Palin to jump in and appear to be in-charge, confident. I mean this is Politics/PR at its best or what. And for one thing, this is the only state in-which she can relate to. I mean Detroit is called Hockeytown. Ridiculous.

I agree with an earlier comment made someone on this topic, that, at that rate, why doesn't he just do everybody one more and just concede the election altogether?

And I also agree with the comment above, who's watching the kids? I felt so bad for Trig to have be dragged into the post debate rally thing. He was sleeping it looked like, but I'm sure not for long.

I really hope this "folksy" stuff of hers gets seen through quick. She said she was speaking directly to America. I didn't feel like she was speaking directly to me, and that $150,000 tax return of hers confirmed it. That "eye winking" stuff she did got old quick too. Reminds me too much of W's "heh heh heh" whenever he thinks he's funny.

Todd and I? Todd and I? Mr. Mccain, Watch out. Pailin and her husband might be much power hungrier than you.

FOR GOD SAKE THIS WOMAN IS LOOSIN IT

What I find frustrating is when I hear how bad Sarah Palin or how good Biden did…
Would you say if you have only been on the job as VP for 5 weeks, and you have been Senator for almost 35 yrs, who do you think know more about issues ?? Of course it the one that has been on the job for 35 yrs…So silly to say that she isn't ready for VP jpb, would you be after 5 weeks?/ O r were you at your best after 5 weeks at your present job??

After reading these comments I am sure she has plenty of money to have someone looking after her chidlren, I presume they both have set of parent?? I can come and work for her if she wants me to?

Palin can go there . Her folksy act won't play there.

"We'd be so happy to get to speak with the people there in Michigan, who are hurting because the economy is hurting,"

Man….This lady cannot talk. This is why she cannot talk to regular reporters. She can only talk to conservatives.

So happy…people are hurting…huh?

She should know that McCain does not like it when a woman gets out of her place. To him they are supposed to stand there and look pretty.

If this causes more tension in their camp I say fire away Palin. Get up in his face and say, "Look old guy, I came and saved your lackluster campaign. People come to see me, not you! I don't care if you won 10 primaries, I'm runnning this show!"

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

It's awesome to see the moonbats get all riled up. You people have no idea how to attack her now that she has footing.

And you say Republicans run negatively? Please, look in the mirror.

It seems like a little girl thing. Anyone can be trained to articulate words that were instilled into their head and/or use canned lines from a little cheat sheet as she did in the debate. Everyone, even those who adore her, thinks the words came from her own beliefs, or maybe not. During the debate, as we all observed, she used her cheat cards to say something that was irrelevant to the questions she was asked.

McCain can't win Michigan and Plain can't accept that fact. She's delusional.
And, what's Todd got to do with anything? He's just Palin's "arm candy" – you know, sweet but with no nutritional value…

Todd? SInce when is Todd running for office? Sounds like all of the reports from Alaska are true. Todd was VERY involved in the politics of the govenor's office. Why should we not expect the same if his wife is the VP? Day-by-day this woman proves herself more and more dangerous.

stay there in MI, Obama & Joe can canvas the rest of the battleground states while grandpa John is off on his own.

Guess what? There are many democrats in Michigan voting for McCain/Palin this election. We would love to have Sarah and Todd here.
Don't believe the polls. It might surprise you that McCain will take Michigan after all.
We are disgusted with the media and their lies. They want you to believe that we have forgotten about Wright, Ayers, Rezko, Pflger, and now ACORN. Maybe you can overlook this but we can't.

Todd and I and Trig, and Willow, and Piper, and…

Aren't those kids going to school?

And how's that poor 5 months old Trig was on the debate stage yesterday at 10:30PM, being bounced from hand to hand, ending up once again in the arms of little Piper?

And later on when Sarah was shown chanting "U.S.A." at her own "post-debate party" little Trig still there, huh?

Let's go to Michigan!

I want to see the look on Sean Hannity's face when Barack wins. Sean hates Barack and so does Rush Limbreath, and so does Elizabeth Hecklehoff. That is how I know I'm making the right decision.

Obama/Biden 08

Sarah Failing is thinking:
"I betchya you don't need to be intelligent to run for the VP of United States Of America!! So all you Hockey MOMS, average JOE six packs, cheerleaders and serial winkers bring it on!!!! If I can contest for this spot at such a devastating time then you can when there wouldn't be anything left in 2012!!! "

what have we become, once America the great. Let prophecy prevail.

Todd and I …… what's that about?? Do we now have two VP candidates? Wonder if he already has a .gov email address?

I continue to be amazed at her tunnel vision about how others see her. Get a clue, Sarah! We don't see you like you see yourself?

Obama/Biden 08

Does she do anything without her husband?

Careful John! You know what happens when people don't do what she wants. You can be replaced. Don't let your campaign become the next troopergate.

SO WHAT.

You people are a bunch of ignorant left wing idiots, did you ever think that win or lose it important to let the people know that you care?

Obama/Biden 08

And how will McCsenile read your email through his black berry. Did you use your yahoo account again?

Unstable characters..

i dont like mccain, but palin is trying to run to the top of the ticket, and i think he's going to let her for the votes. sad.

Michigan! How about Florida and Ohio? They're going to be out-of-reach, too!

WINKING HER WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE! Obama/Biden08

Todd & I? Oh, boy! This smells bad.. Is Todd the real power center here and she just a face?

If Dorothy Ruby Slippers comes anywhere near my town, I'm protesting.

Obama/Biden 08

Sarah "The Maverick" Palin is stuch a Maverick that she is willing to take on her Maverick running mate – John "The Maverick of the Senate" McCain. They are two mavericks who will be a pair of mavericks as Prez and Veep.

(Cute wink and tilt of head)

MCcain/Palin are behind in most of the polls, people are realizing their not a team of maverick's, their a team of more of the same. you will never hear O'bama/Biden giving up in any state and for them to be giving on a state shows me they will give up a lot more if elected. You don't quit a baseball in the 7th inning if your losing do you. but go ahead O'bama will gladly take michigain.

We will have to get back to ya! Betcha you gonna loose Penstate as well then both of you will end up in the statepen.

MCCain please watch your back and here is why

1st there was the Palin/McCain Ticket
2nd wanting to give VP more power
3rd now it is todd and I

palin/palin 08

Awwwwww Shucks and gosh darnit,; as Todd is currently a Shadow Governor, maybe he thinks he's going to be promoted "Shadow Vice President" … sorry, almost forgot, "wink, wink"

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse. It does. You have to question the extreme ego or stupidity of anyone who would say that she didn't blink when McCain asked her to be his running mate. Either she doesn't understand, has an extreme ego, or doesn't have a clue about the importance of the VP on this particular ticket – or could it be all three? In any case, she is extremely scary.

I was just thinking about Barack shooting basketball with the soldiers. It really warmed my heart, and I hope he'll get a chance to visit them more, because they were elated.

Talk about an A list of stars he could get to go and visit the soldiers. Wouldn't that be wonderful if stars could line up to visit the troops for Christmas.

Obama/Biden 08

Why bother? what does she think she would do any different than John McSame? The republican ticket is now a laughing stock. Go DEMS …its time to crush them. We need 370/150 electoral count after the election. Voters need to show Washington that the people representing us there are not safe either. God Bless Us All!!!!

"whatever Todd and I can do in realizing what their challenges in that state are"….you mean she doesn't know what the challenges are? Lord, they're the same as in every state. The economy, Ma Clampet; the same as in every other state for the people in this country. That's the problem with their campaign. They just don't get it!

Palin ….I could go to Michigan and win them over by winking my eye.

Will sarah get up at 3.am to answer the phone whilst her baby is crying? Please sarah be a mother.

I hear many peole complain about the polls not being accurate. We'll, if Obama is ahead by only 8 points, why call it quits.

The most bizarre ticket that ever existed.

Just because she had an okay night, doesn't mean that she should be back in public again to speak! Maybe she hasn't heard of McWar's temper tantrums!!! That's the biggest reason he should not be let lose in the White House.

DO YOU WANT THAT ANGRY MAN'S FINGER NEAR THE BUTTON??

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

The only place the Palin's should be heading is back to Alaska, with their children, to help them face their challenges!

No credibility. Allot of manipulation!

IS THIS TICKET MC CAIN/PALIN OR PALIN/TODD/MCCAIN ? LOL

I don't think she know enough about anything to make any decisions.

McCain would have had a better shot at Michigan if he'd chosen Ted Nugent.

Who is really running for VP or do we get two for one. This is a bit creepy to me…may make me vote the other way.

"She also said she made her disagreement known to top campaign officials: "I fired a quick e-mail and said, 'oh, come on! Do we have to call it there?' (Michigan) she said. " Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers. "We'd be so happy to get to speak with the people there in Michigan, who are hurting because the economy is hurting," she added. "Whatever we can do and whatever Todd and I can do in realizing what their challenges in that state are, as we can relate to them and connect with them and promise them that we won't let them down in the administration."

I am determine to work like a dog this entire month. The country needs me and this election is so worth it.

Barack is far better than McCain just based on the fact that he's telling us the truth. McCain doesn't deserve to lead this great country, or anyone else who would hoodwink Americans. Just tell the truth and let us decide if you are the person for the job.

When McCain made his medical records available for a certain amount of time, I knew he was not an honest man. What is he hiding? The same man who cheated on his first wife, will cheat on us.

LET'S TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK AMERICA. YES WE CAN.

Obama/Biden 08

I LIKED HER A LOT MORE WHEN THEY WERE KEEPING HER SILENT… CAN WE GO BACK TO THAT.

Is it now McCain/Palin-Palin? This sends chills down my spine.

Wasilla or Wallisa……………whichever!!!! shoot……..

haha…the gloves are coming off, and we'll see Palin for who she really is.
Independents who are considering voting for McCain b/c of his bipartisan ability in getting both sides to work together for the better of this country, or for his foreign experience….I say take a moment to look at who else you'll be electing along with him.

Do you really believe that the country needs someone like Palin at this time in history when we are dealing with 2 wars, economic crisis, negative image in the world about us, etc. She is not capable of deductive reasoning, or even for that matter listening what is being asked of her. None of replies are relevant to the questions being asked. Unless someone else writes down for her what she needs to say, she is incapable of thinking on her own regarding any issues.

Do you really want to set the bar so low for the next VP or even possible the next president of this great country. We deserve better than what McCain/Palin is promising.

Who is in charge? What kind of leadership is McCain showing? Or is power-mad Paling just to much for Johhny to handle?

You still have a chance to shoot yourself more in the foot…………..go hom to Wallisa and tan yourself till you burn

She thinks she has mroe power/influence than she actually does. After last night's debate, I have come to the conclusion that the McCain/Palin ticket is not what the country needs. Obama/Biden ticket has me leaning their way, but I'm still not so sure. But I def. know I'm not voting for McCain/Palin!!

There are alot of Michigan voters that would have been very happy to see McCain/ Palin campaign more here. A great deal of the Michigan voting population also KNOWS that Obama is not experienced or qualified enough to be president! He is a mere puppet, for the Democratic Party! Alot of money has been used to teach him what to say, how to say it, and above all…how to dupe the American voters into believing he is ready. What business has he ever ran successfully? Why in the world would we ever trust him to be President of the United States???
We have a great deal of problems in Michigan economically, thanks to our Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm…and her terrible management of our state funds!! She has spent so much money needlessly, and just kept spending more! John Engler did a much better job managing Michigan. Seeing what has happened to Michigan since she took office, just proves why we don't need an inexperienced Democrat in the oval office!!!! Hillary, we knew… was qualified to run for office. Obama should have waited until he was more qualified to take on a position of this magnitude, (especially since our economy is in such a turmoil). We need an experienced leader, who is tough enough to stand on his own two feet, face our nations problems, and do what is right for the American people. I am sorry Barack Obama…but your just not ready to be our President!!!

of course she want to go to Michigan – finally free trip to see outside of Alaska

Maybe McCain will just pull out of the whole election jk seriously though come on Obama win win win!

What Todd should do is go to Alaska and answer the question the committee may have in reference to 'Throoper Gate", enough said!
Obama/Biden '08

I know this is off topic, but what was she trying to do during the debate? When she spoke directly to Sen. Biden she used the cute little high school voice; then she immediately looked into the camera and became professional Pearlie. Is that how she will interact with her male counterparts? Very unprofessional. Go home Sarah!

The people of Michigan just won't admit their state is rotting at its roots. Yet they keep voting into office democrat after democrat. When their economic woes continue to mount, who are they calling in? Oh No Obama!! Just what part of failed economic policies don't they understand? Don't they know their part of the country is called the Rust Belt? Michigan, don't just vote in "change," try something different adding some flavor. Try something REALLY different…try a republican candidate. Can it get any worse?

Palin needs to go back to Alaska! what a step back for women. She certainly doesn't represent 95 % of American Women! And take the baby home to bed!
McCain needs to release the rest of his medical records.. his cancer was more invasive than they let on.
We need some intelligence in the seat of President & that is Obama!

How can anyone say that McCain/Palin is what the country needs right now? The choice can not be any more clear!

Barack and Joe 2008-2016!

Goodness if they should by some freak accident win, McCain better get a taster for his food and Cindy will have to relinquish her hen pecking station to Sarah.

What the heck is she really qualified for. She was a mayor of how many people? I live on a street with more people. And while Alaska may be a huge state territorially, the population ain't so large.

I REALLY didn't want to vote for McCain/Palin. Until i just read this article about her views on not giving up in Michigan…'just try"…now…..not so sure……seems like she's going against the 'good ol' boy network' and that appeals to me……maybe……maybe

Sarah Palin just eats your Commie Liberal Lunches, doesn't she? You just looovvve to use the word "dangerous," don't you? OOOUUU!! She's dangerous! That sounds so dark and scawwee! She's dangerous all right! She steals some of the Demo-nazi's thunder and that's just too hard for you to take. Despite your liberal media tricks, she's still a crowd pleaser and you can't stand. Get over it, you whiners!!

Trouble in the camp. Be careful Johnny, this women is an ego maniac, cut throat and will do anything for her own advancement. I wouldn't be a bit surprised when she gets back to Alaska after you both lose Nov 4th, that she sues you for sexual discrimination.

She is dangerous!!!!

Who's running for VP Sarah or Todd? I wanna know because Mr. first dude of Alaska isn't running for VP… or is he?

well comeon, what a heckaca comment. how many palins are runing for vp. hell they both was governor of alaska. oh
THEY WANT TO FOLLOW IN THE CLINTONS TRACKS.
\clintons they will never come close to being. what a joke mcsain picked, actually two of them

It's people like the earlier poster carol kesling … October 3rd, 2008 6:32 pm ET
(said by Carol Kesling)
"SHUT UP AND GO home!!!!!! daddy said no and no is NO!!!!!!!dems dont like you repulsive reps !!!!!!!!!"

How immature this poster is. It's people like her (holier than thou attitude) that continues to attempt to keep the anger going. You really must wait until you have something of quality to add to this post. Fortunately for us, there are those of us who don't place any importance in your ignorance. You are an embarrasement to yourself.

John you better rein her in. Next thing you know she and Tod will be running for president.

I live in Michigan, and trust me when I say Ms. Maverick, you don't stand a chance in Michigan. You sicken me with your lack of knowledge and experience. This is not the South-you can't win us over with your charm. We look for brains because this is too serious a problem in this state to do otherwise.

Good grief, when will November get here and this woman go away. Is the thrust of the McCain/Palin campaign to annoy voters so much that their heads explode?

I don't understand what anyone finds "folksy" and "cute" about this woman. I find her antics stupid and annoying.

I cant wait to see her play with rattlesnakes and kicking out the warlocks and witches in Washington.

Michigan doesn't want you McPalin!!!

It's really going to happen.

I can't believe it. I have never seen this country pull together so unanimously for one goal–to elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I love the fact that rich Americans (Warren Buffet), poor Americans (me, after looking at my 401K) and beloved Americans (Ted, Caroline Kennedy) are coming together for the good of all Americans. I also love the fact that latinos, whites, blacks and asians are standing together for our country, particularly the soldiers. We can do this people–YES WE CAN.

Obama/Biden 08

If Todd is going to have influence in governance, will his name appear on the ballot?

Maybe letting your spouse sit in on meetings and having them conduct official gov business is OK in Alaska, but her in the national arena, if I don't get to vote for you, stay the hell out of my politics!

I have to write an email here, as the ones on Sarah Palin were closed.
I cannot believe all the ignorant comments made against her; she has more experience than Obama has, but no one wants to admit it. Apparently these hateful comments about Palin come because the people are very misinformed. Read up a little before you 'speak'; it might be a good idea, for a change.

But I thought "McCain will never wave the white flag of surrender" , lol !

Point and laugh, everyone point and laugh.

Sarah & Todd have never let reality enter into their mindset. I think that John McCain should sit back and let these two have all the funds they need and allow them to take over the entire campaign. Maybe John will fire those lobbyists in charge of his campaign and Tucker Bounds too. Sarah is becoming quite full of herself.

i hope that michigan, my home state, is too samrt to vote for the mcain, palin ticket. we are known for inteligent people.. why mcain picked palin is still a mystery to most of us. as for her DEBATE, someone needs to tell her that she was susposed to ANSWER questions. we do not want a joe-six- pac in the white house, we have had one for 8 years and look where we are now. but what can i say about people who voted bush in for a second term. go obama, biden, you have my vote and everyone in my family. proud voter from michigan.

and who's going to fund your "trip" there Palin?? are you going to fly there on your ebay jet? or don't you think its better to spend the campaign money elsewhere where it will put to better use?

This woman is a complete and total idiot! She speaks out against the strategy of her own Party and her running mate??? She does not know how to answer a single issues-related question, complains and whines when her ignorance is exposed, wants to subvert the Constitution and increase the powers of the VP (she probably has never read the Constitution), wants to continue a disastrous war in Iraq where our soldiers are still dying every single day, and then tries to call Obama unqualified??? What an awful joke she is! It shows McCain has no sense of judgment when it comes to important decisions. Palin is the worst VP pick ever! She was AWFUL in the debate last night. She did not answer a single question asked her and then even said she was not going to answer the questions asked her! Did anyone else see the stack of papers she had on her podium and how she was desperately searching through them when Biden was speaking?? She was looking for what she should say next. She is a national disgrace and an insult to women everywhere. Shut up Palin – you only make us hate you more every time you speak. Your ignorance and incompetence is staggering!

LOL!!! Chandra, you're hilarious! There's no way I'm voting for the hillbilly from Wasilla!

IT'S AMAZING THAT SHE DON'T KNOW, WHAT SHE'S DEALING WITH. . .HE PICKED HER AS HIS VP!

OH, I FORGOT!

PALIN, MCSAME IS YOUR BOSS, WHY DON'T YOU LISTEN TO HIM AFTER ALL HE KNOWS BEST. OBAMA 08

Was that written on her cue card?

Isn't Todd the guy who wants Alaska to succeed from the union?

"Todd and I would [be] happy to get to Michigan and walk through those plants [with] car manufacturers."

Yeah, because that is all you gotta do to win them over! You have done it again Mrs. Palin!

I have no clue where John McCain would be without you…Other than maybe 4 points higher in most polls.

all you so called "liberals"need to realize that with you following Obama is a clear case of the blind leading the blind.you are pathetic because you don't realize that most of the credit crisis stems from your fearless leader "Bill" who urged leanding institutions to hanout mortgages to anybody who asked for them regardless of whether they could afford it.thats all you want is a handout,somebody to give you something you don't earn.

Here is a question for the Gov. Palin:

So you and Todd are both on the campaign trail while the kids are at home. How many Americans can afford to have that type of child care? It does not sound like you are a "working mom" to me.

Joe,
Houston, TX

This woman will be the next president in 2012. She is awesome!!

"Two for the price of one" with Palin and her husband. Who is watching the kids?

MK,
Todd is the shadow governor in Alaska. Can you imagine Sarah AND Todd running our country after the old man kicks the bucket?

this was staged people, trust me. mccain aint that dumb that he would quit on 17 electoral votes. this is a ploy to make us think she is actually offering advice and not just being used to "rally the base"

Another example of her cluelessness.

Michigan is a State that has been hit hardest by the Bush trade policies, and by the economic disaster we are facing- There is NO WAY that that State will vote for "more of the same"!
Barack Obama will carry Michigan by a large margin, and his victory on November 4th will be by a much higher margin than the pundits think!.
YES WE CAN- YES WE WILL.

Aawww geee.COME ON!….Your sho shhweet!I just wanna pinch your skeletor cheeks. Can I have my $150 for this wolf paw now?

Liberals used to allow disagreements, now it's no no (especially when the top of the ticket has not much of what I'd call self-confidence)!
Now it is reformists who allow it!

Obama's reckless comments: well, he is running against Bush!
Did he read the constitution lately!?

I saw an interview with the Republican president of the Alaskan Senate. She told Rachel Maddow that she went to a meeting with Sarah Palin in the Governor's Office. Todd Palin was there. She said she expected that he would leave so she and Sarah could meet. He never left; he stayed there the whole time. This is either a co-govrnorship or Sarah is not the strong maverick she claims to be.

Hahahaha…go for it lipstick…I'd like to see you waste some more money there…I wouldn't mind at all…all for it…because the people of MI are too smart to let this phoney hockey mom take them down!

This could actually be McCain's chance to ditch her. He could tell her and the rest of the Palin clan to set up camp in Michigan (which is still going to vote for Obama) and that way she won't be traveling the country helping to destroy his campaign even further. Just a thought. Either way, go Obama/Biden!!!

Gosh darn. I bethcha she could go it there as a maverick and shake things up and do some fixin.

Cut and Run

no thanks, michigan doesn't want you.

is his strategy in michigan a white flag?

i dont understand how anyone can say she did well. she didnt want a debate about the iquestions, she wanted a press conference where she could talk about topics she thinks she is conversant in. and clearly, she wasn't.

Who's the boss, Sarah? All that rubbish she was spewing last night during the debate about increased powers for the VP. Heck, they haven't even WON yet (and they WON'T) and she is saying "do this, do that". And McCain was all over her performance last night when he spoke in Colorado today, talking like some dirty old man "How 'bout Sarah last night, heh heh heh". Watch it old man, or the little girlie girl will take this thing out from under you…oh wait, Barack Obama and his fantastically-run campaign have already done that for you.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!

I think it's HI-larious that Palin and McCain talk to FAUX news daily. That's like talking to the National Enquirerer.

Golly gee whiz, Wally. Those doggone Michiganders don't know what's good for them, dang it. Toddie and I can fix their wagons, though. Besides, you can see my house from da U.P.

Well, she is just so used to spending these old geezers money. Isn't that how she got old Stevens to get her out of Alaska.

Sad so Sad…………I bet McCain is so impressed….

That's why she recently referred to the ticket as palin and mccain.

I live in a predominantly Republican area, and there are MANY more Obama signs and bumper stickers than McCain ones here.

Todd and I? Is Todd running on the ticket? Why do you need Todd? Because you do not have the expertise to do it on you own. . . .

What a Joke!!!

relax folks… only 4 more weeks until we officially can President Obama. This election was over weeks ago.

Palin is speaking for the GOP bigwigs, believe me. She has no say. It is so obvious that McCain chose Palin as a political move, demanded by the GOP bigwigs. He preferred Lieberman; but the GOP wasn't having it. McCain is a rich old man with one last mission. That mission is to be President. He sold his soul to evil for it. That's why he is deteriorating; not only in the polls but within his soul.

I am sure Katie Couric would be pleased to have back on and ask her any questions that Ms. Palin would care to submit, in addition to any that Katie may have herself.

I doubt Palin would accept that invitation at this point. The fact is that there is no filter, the flubs are all Palin's and she should show us some of that straight talk she is always talking about by accepting responsibility for the poor showing and not blaming Katie Couric or the random voter that asked her a question at a cheesestaek shop for engaging in "gotcha journalism".

Seems like Palin has other things she could be working on…

1. Actually answering questions
2. Remembering where her family is
3. Checking on that place…oh yeah Alaska
4. Sending a thank you letter to Katie Couric
5. Working on her "I'm just one of the regular people" accents

Go back to Alaska and take care of your family Sarah…your in over your head.

Obama/Biden '08

mccain knows when its time to say when,and thats what he did. sarah theres nothing you can do.its almost over just take it like the mavs that you say you are, and move on. hey a lot of us knew the out come months ago.theres no way possible this woman can run our country. by the way i live in phx,az mccains turff and guess what we are trying to turn it blue also. obama/biden all the way

wow! This lady must be out of her mind. McCain, you should probably check out her past on how she uses people to get what she wants and then dumps them. It happened when she was in the city council, it happened when she was mayor and she did the same as a governor. The people who help her get what she wants are the people who are the ones initially in power or in the lead. She is truly a barracuda. Watch your back McCain, this may just become a Palin-McCain ticket.

It is shameful that a few people in this country think Sarah Palin did a good job last night. That show of hers was very unprofessional. She was not answering the questions, as asked. I am getting tired of the silly remarks and her onelines. It is ashame that the Rep. think she is smart, or just good enough to be president, if something was to happen to McCain. If the moderater was allowed to keep Palin on track, Palin would have blow up at her or she would have broke down in pieces. Let Palin have another one on one interview, and she would be over. Note: the interviewer would have to be allowed to ask her questions people would want to hear, and not anything about Alaska. Palin doesn't have it. Anyone can see that, but the Rep. This is sad

"Whatever we can do and whatever Todd and I can do in realizing what their challenges in that state are, as we can relate to them and connect with them and promise them that we won't let them down in the administration."
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Excuse me, but as a VP candidate, she should already be familiar with the challenges facing a state as important as Michigan.
Poor comment on the heels of a poor performance by a poor veep choice.

Sad very sad….. I bet McCain is just so impressed!!!

I don't think autoworkers give a darn if Palin visits their plant. She is not Joe Sixpack, her tax returns were just released and she makes hundreds of thousands a year. What a typical phony. At least during the debate Biden was honest that as a Senator he earns a nice salary and he is thankful for that.

I have heard that Todd Palin sits in on meetings with his wife, which is very unprofessional, given he has no government office. We don't even know that much about this person with whom she depends on. Other then he is willing to place hisself in the middle of his wife dealings: see his role in troopergate. Michgian first then Florida seocond.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

The Dems in Michigan are probably a lost cause,historically they vote for the party that gives them the most free stuff,union workers you know,a big part of the problem we are in now, is of course their fault.As with most Dems , I'm sure they are in denial,they think everything is someone else's fault.Palin could help by lowering taxes,instead they'll vote for Obama to raise taxes,and the situation will of course get worse.

The only way back is to stop spending,lower taxes,and work hard.

Haha. McCainstein's monster wants to take over! Maybe if she bats her eyelashes and winks enough, McCain will let her go.

Actually, he should let her go to keep her occupied for a while and so that she can't do any damage for him in a purple state. And, I do find it odd that Todd is everywhere with her…I guess he figures this is the only way he'll see all these cities and states for free. But, if she and Todd are out campaigning, who's watching the kids and why aren't they in school in Alaska?

What a piece of work .
It did;nt take long for.the barracuda to tell the boss what to do.
She just can;t be left alone. Even FOX can;t protect her.
What a mouth.Anybody remember Jackie Gleason
YOU GOT A BIGGGGG MOUTH.
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loser go back home!

u not the kind of change that we need,we need our beautiful country move forward!

Joe/barack 2008/2012

That's the problem with pitbulls, when they are scared they attack anything without thinking. Looks like Palin just bit the hand that feeds her.

The thought of this person being VP scares the heck out of me!!!! I mean, COME ON!!! SERIOUSLY? REALLY? PALIN! REALLY?

who is surprised at her demand? palin has already asked for more vice presidential power even when she not sure of getting to the white house. She is basking on the euphoria of the flattering she is getting from her blind leaders. She can't wait to dictate for mccain since her deceitful popullace has made her believe that she hold the aces and are responsible for the vibes and recognition mccain is getting. good for them. let her go and flip flop, lie and disgrace herself. she thought she did well at her debate

She's so much smarter than the campaign experts, eh? Please! But if she wants to waste money in Michigan, as an Obama supporter, I guess I should support that.

We'll do without her, she still has 49 states to torment with her improper grammar and "folksiness"

This woman is an idiot. Now that she made it through last night's debate and managed to talk in complete sentences she is now free to go on FIXED News and attack everyone? PLEASE!!

Maybe she and "FIRST DUD" (spelling intentional) SHOULD go campaign in Michigan so all those auto workers can start shouting OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! like they did the last time Palin and her randaddy McMoron campaigned there!

AS LONG AS SHE KEEPS HER DIMWITTED SELF OUT OF FLORIDA! We don't want you here, McPalin!

Sarah,
Save it. I live in Michigan. Only die hard Republicans who refuse to see that your party is for the rich and that your party has done all this damage to our state and our country are giving you guys a vote. Obama is taking this state by a LANDSLIDE. Stay away and try for Ohio. They seem to be pretty stupid down there. They gace it to Bush last time. I don't feel a BIT sorry for all the people out of work in Ohio.

"Todd and I?"…is he running for CO-Vice President or something? Does he NOT have a day job?

Sure. But first pronounce "nuclear" for me.

I agree Jane.

If Caribou Barbie and "First Dude" want to waste campaign time in a state they cannot win, well, then, doggonnit, go ahead, there, whydoncha!!!

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Don't bother, Gov. Palin. We're smart enough to see through your empty promises, and we know that 4 years of McCain/Palin will bring the same economic devastation to our state as the last 8 of Bush/Cheney.

Its amazing how so many "journalists" just can't hide their true feelings when ever they write a story or interview a candidate. I don't care what the media has to say about a candidate, I don't vote based on these journalists' opinions. Obama's supporters (that's most of the media) are running scared over Palin's popularity. Do you know why she's popular and why a lot of people prefer her over Obama?? Because she is REAL and has CHARACTER. Obama is just an empty suit, full of flowery speech. I am so sick and tired of the Media and Obama's supporters using the phrase "A heartbeat away of the Presidency" when referring to Palin's candidacy, YET they don't seem to notice that their own candidate is totally inexperienced, with only 100+ days in office as a Junior Senator, voting "present" countless of times to avoid having to make a decision on tough issues. If elected, Obama will not be a "heartbeat away from the presidency", he will BE the president, pretty, pretty scary….
Obama and his supporters are also extremely arrogant and show disdain on anyone that supports the McCain/Palin ticket. My vote will go to the person with character, strength and leadership, and NOT to someone that just talks pretty and offers empty promises. I do not trust someone that spent over 20 years in a church like the one Obama attended. His close and long relationship with Reverend Wright CLEARLY shows what Obama really stands for: Anti-Semitism and anti-America.
Change???? Give me a break! Obama will definitely "change" our country's dire situation from bad to worse!
McCain/Palin

Hahaha why do I have the feeling this whole "pullout" was staged to make Palin look better! Hmmm…

Hate to tell ya Sarah (wink Wink) but there aren't anybody working at them there car plants! They've all been laid off due to offshoring and this tanked economy! But hey come on over, maybe you can help up move out of our homes that are being forclosed on! Yep we folks here in Michigan REALLY want 4 more years of the same. By then you can just cede Michigan to Canada, because all the Americans here will have to have left in order to stay alive.

Like your bridge to no where – Thanks But No Thanks!

Obama/Biden 08

In the beginning the gods Brian, Charley and Katie created the earth and it was good. Later, after earth evolved into an overpopulated and polluted planet, there emerged a woman ruler named Sarah from out of the frozen tundra called Alaska. Sarah had been called by John the warrior hero to help him change the policies and procedures of the government that contributed to the fall from grace of the great nation America. Sarah accepted John’s call and proclaimed to his followers that she would serve the people and would not be swayed by lobbyists nor media wonks. Blasphemy decried gods Katie, Charley and Brian. We shall smite the hick from Alaska. We shall ask nonsensical questions of her and edit out everything except what she has trouble with. We shall call to question everything about her and use our vast influence to defame her. We are the gods and she is just a broad from the boonies. Amen.

Sarah is my beer drinken buddy just trying to claw her way to the top…
she is mean and thinks she is in charge…Fact Check Your Not

America has a choice. Nov 4, make the right choice.

OBAMA/BIDENB08

go home back to your igloo- you are a joke!

I live in Michigan and Sarah, we do not want you, Todd or your folksy charade here. Please listen to your boss and go elsewhere.

Michigan is voting for Obama & Biden!

Didn't McCain said he is a fighter and he won't give up on America. When your ditsy VP pick says in public that you don't know what your doing…It's take the keys from Grandpa. The Republicans have already had one train wreck this week.

With BHO as president, we will have instated a cult of personality, that is a cult for Obama and his ugly wife! They are so self obsessed! Obama is a crook, a maniac, and americans who will vote for him are naive and stupid. before casting a vote many Americans will think how the White House will look like if this moron will win! A den of black vipers!

This is not the only thing Palin disagree with McCain about. Palin is trying to take charge, just imagine what she will try to do God forbid if McCain win. We as Americans need to look past the smirk and ask ourselves will she be able to run the country if something happens to McCain ( the man is SICK). During the debate she sounded like a rehearsed puppet. The only difference in her acceptance speech and the bebate is she read off the screen what the Lobbists wrote and during the debate she memorized what they wrote. How can they say " She won" Come on Americans SHE WAS NOT KNOWLEDGABLE of the topics she answered every question with ENGERGY even when asked about her weakness it was "ENGERGY"

This is miscommunication within the McCain campaign. Stuff like this makes them sporadic and unstable. I'm not sure what her angle was in telling the press about this, but it looks like something they should of handled internally. What about if they're in office and they have differing policies, is she going to try to override his decision?
This looks like the Palin/McCain campaign. This just makes them look even worse to the public

go home bimbo- back to your igloo

For them to concede Michigan must mean they are really scared about taking the states they thought would be solid red. They are trying to make sure those don’t go to light red or toss up.

I thought she said her life is an open book, to ask her anything, and that you can even try to stump the candidate with her??? And now she's annoyed???

I guess she didn't realized how easy she was to stump.

Wow…she did one debate and now she thinks she's all that. Sarah sweety….you sucked in the debate! The bar was on the floor, no one had any expectations of you other than to speak in a complete regurgitated sentence. You did that. It doesn't matter that you were talking about energy when the debate question was about the economy, or when you wouldn't answer a question because YOU wanted to talk about something else, or mispoke the general's name in Iraq. You evaded questions and on other questions went so far off topic that people were snickering at you. You "betcha" that you "ain't" all that! Honey….go back home. Winky-winky!

Palin's pushing her arguments. Well why not, based on her mediocre success last night in not making a complete fool of herself, she now feels entitled to step up and display her ability to run the country. Unfortunately she'll probably have to answer some questions without having a week to prepare 3 or 4 statements that she can use for every question that is asked

ps. Todd isn't running for VP with you…

what does Todd have to do with anything?

Good thing she's talking to Fox News, because they are not a biased news organization at all. I want this chick out of my life now. Take some responsibility repubs.

This is what you call trying to regain credit…The past weeks were so bad that she needs to show that she can do better.
Good luck lady!

An interested foreigner who is watching from the sidefield.

I guess McCain is waving the white flag of defeat – goodbye McCain and your goofy running mate.

Guess when Palin announced the Palin/McCain ticket…. she was not speaking in error… she meant it… wonder if John caught on yet????

She's been in this 5 weeks [her words], and now she's an expert? Please. I hope she goes back to Alaska and stays there.

omg this lady is a joke
those king of the hill type tag lines
may work on rednecks in the south
who put their lives in the hands of Faith and Liars

they dont vote for Unions which help people.
they believe "jesus" and guns rule the world

obama 08

wake up go see billmahrs movie!!!

OMG, Palin is playing the good cop. Her job is to go bring in the joe sixpacks. while McCain goes around being serious

It is shameful that a few people in this country think Sarah Palin did a good job last night. That show of hers was very unprofessional. She was not answering the questions, as asked. She could not rebuke anything Biden threw back at her. I am getting tired of the silly remarks and her onelines. It is ashame that the Rep. think she is smart, or just good enough to be president, if something was to happen to McCain. She doesn't have it. Anyone can see that, but the Rep. This is sad

who cares about Todd anyways! Its obvious Sarah cant ride her own moose! This escapade will be the death of her career eventually! Anybody who actually thinks this lady is ready to lead the country should move to Alaska! Peace out already!!

Obama/Biden 08

Well, gosh darn it Sarah. Couldn't you have answered one question without saying "Hockeymom" or " Mavreick"?