October 4, 2008
Posted: October 4th, 2008 06:55 PM ET

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In remarks Saturday, Gov. Palin sought to link Sen. Obama with 1970's radical William Ayers, according to a statement released by the McCain-Palin campaign.
In remarks Saturday, Gov. Palin sought to link Sen. Obama with 1970's radical William Ayers, according to a statement released by the McCain-Palin campaign.

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (CNN) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday slammed Sen. Barack Obama's political relationship with a former anti-war radical, accusing him of associating "with terrorists who targeted their own country."

Palin's attack delivered on the McCain campaign's announcement that it would step up attacks on the Democratic presidential candidate with just a month left before the November general election.

"We see America as the greatest force for good in this world," Palin said at a fund-raising event in Colorado, adding, "Our opponent though, is someone who sees America it seems as being so imperfect that he's palling around with terrorists who would target their own country."

Palin made similar comments later at a rally in Carson, California.

Obama's Chicago home is in the same neighborhood as Bill Ayers, a founder of the radical Weather Underground that was involved in several bombings in the early 1970s, including the Pentagon and the Capitol, and the two have met several times since Obama's 1995 campaign for an Illinois state senate seat.

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Nsikan, MD   October 4th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Gov Palin, send your kids to school. Stop being selfish. Give them basic edtuaction so that their generation will be better than yours and Todd. Stop lying about Obama. Election will be over but your conscience will leave with you for ever. Do not sell your soul to the devil, see why people that speak in tongues need be careful?

Ro   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Char...WOW...I love the way you put it. Your words are SOOOOOO true!

Trevor P   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This will be the stupidest thing I will see on the internet today.

It appears that the republicans are going to resort to scare tactics this time as well.

Linda Duran   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

How sad that McCain is resorting to such shameful tactics. But I guess he feels he has no other choice since he really has so little to offer the American people.

I am disappointed, but feel that the American people will not fall for this slime. Not this time.

Mary, Ohio   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The only people who believe Palin's garbage mouth are the people who are voting McCain/Palin, anyway. Go back to Alaska, Palin. Take your kids back with you so they can get back in school, and take that poor baby and get him started with interventions instead of having your kids lug him around the country. You are a poor example of everything that you say that you stand for.

Obama/Biden '08!

Republican Mom for Obama!!!   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What about McCain and Keating 5?????????

Will   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The McCain/Palin campaign has been built entirely on distraction and lies instead of substance and integrity. Thank God we can show them how ridiculous they are in 30 days.

cindy   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I didn't think she could sink much lower than her comment to Joe Biden about a "place in heaven for his wife" but apparently she can.
The MCCain campaign is now at the bottom of the barrel....John McCain included!

Darrell Ann Arbor MI   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I knew this was coming. This is what happens when you can't stand on you position on the real issure. You create a diversion and hope there enough FOOLS out there to follow you.

mama   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The scary thing is not what McCain and Palin are resorting to now. It is that people actually believe this garbage they are spewing.

John Tucker, New York City, NY   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Governor Palin...

"There You Go Again..."

You are No Ronald Reagan, I know you are desperate. This isn't helping much. Aren't you going to be a grandma soon?? Go take care of your daughter!

Put country first and disappear for a while, not hearing your voice is like a song to my years.

Obama-Biden 08/12!!!

BIYOYO   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

And she calls herself a tongue-speaking born-again Christian. Shame on her!

AJ in Fla   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Mary M , Patriot, Monica, Char you folks need to get off yhe COOL AID, open up the windows and let the fresh air in, start a "fiber" diet and get over it, Mrs. Palin will be the next VP of the Great USA...!!! and when that takes place all of you can migrate to CUBA, VENEZUELA, IRAN, N.KOREA or any of the other wonderful countries of the World.

Lisa Braun   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Desperate & Pathetic!!

McCain – once a hero, now an old, nasty, shameful little man!

LJ   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

John McCain says honor is so important to him yet he continues to condone dishonorable behavior from within his own campaign.

It appears all the McCain-Palin ticket has to offer this country is bitterness and lies. Is he that desperate to win? I honestly thought McCain was a good man and have slowly come to realize that he is either putting up a false face or – like Bush – surrounds himself with some bad folks and does nothing to set high standards for them.

How can we believe this man if he becomes our President? We currently have an administration that is known to lie....why would we want another? Does McCain really have that much contempt for his Fellow Americans to think we can be fooled by this crap?

Major Dan   October 4th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

No one hear know if these are lies are not. Let's have the rumors checked out! Same with Trooper Gate. Everyone has their opinions and that is all that they are. NON-factual opinions. Trooper Gate is being investigated and I think we Americans need to know the truth before we put anyone in office.

mal   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Although Sen. Obama and the Times have made it perfectly clear that he did not "pal around" with terrorists, McCain and Palin still keep repeating this misleading lie. It insults their own followers' intelligence. Can they just say any ridiculous thing and their followers just accept it as truth? Purposely misleading the public for political gain seems like Me-First-Country-Secound politics. Yet McCain keeps saying that he's gonna bring 'change' to Washington and Wallstreet.
Who believes it? He and Palin are so plastic and stereotypical of the same disinginuousness of the past 8 years. For them to have the audacity to use the term 'change' is disturbing.

Chris in CA   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

In my book theses atrocious comments should be the final nail for anyone on any fence.

Finally we the people will have leaders we can be proud of.

Obama/Biden 08, 12

Former Republican in Texas   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Uh wait, wasn't it the McCain group who advocated a "clean" campaign with no negativity??? Wasn't it McCain who whined earlier that the Obama campaign was saying "negative" things about him & that he didn't want this to be a negative campaign.

Come on Palin, are you going to take the Karl Rove & Newt Gingrinch route now and go negative and try to just tear down your opponent–maybe because you have nothing good or substative to say about yourself???

Alex   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

If what's going on in wall street is not proof enough to Sarah Palin that this country is far from perfect and ruled by interest groups and greed, then I don't know what is. Being in the same room with and bumping into someone in your neighborhood is not enough to justify the "support of terrorism" accusations she is making. This woman has nothing to say.

Mike-in-Bellingham   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

final score: Obama 44 Keating 5

Josephine Paredes   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Republicans continue attacks that have not worked and won't work. Obama's dream for America is too great for it to continue to fail with their stupidity. We are facing a Recession and all they care to do is destroy an individual that wants to bring positive change to our country and the world.

I am a female first time voter at age 44 years, who has seen my country go down the drain because of the Bush Mistakes that we are all now forced to pay for so dearly. We have had 2 great democratic candidates run for President against him (Al Gore and John Kerry) and have been defeated by republicans using these same attacks. No more! Americans are standing up and shouting loud and clear to the republicans this year.

That's why Obama and Biden are inspiring us to rise above our past mistakes and take the higher ground where we belong. We will win this election to bring back our country, to the place where our forefathers intended. These great leaders fought for it to become the greatest nation in the world.

In this election independents, republicans and democrats will fight to defend our country and be viewed again as the great nation that we are.

I am a proud American who does not wear a flag pin, but carries it in my heart.

Joe Six-Pack   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hey, I just heard there's a new, REALLY THIN book soon to be released, It's entitled: "The Depth, Knowledge, and Integrity Of Sarah Palin, And Her Vision For America."

Becky   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

You people have all been drinking Bam Bam's kool aid again. You think he's the Messiah and don't even bother to look at the truth! The fact that he was 8 years old at the time of the bombings is irrelevant! Bill Ayers is not even sorry for the terrorism, and has even said that he wished he had done more! Obama funded Ayer's far left education program that included changing the Pledge of Allegiance for young children! So go ahead and believe that Bam Bam is the next coming of Christ if you like, but you have nothing to say when the country gets taken over with higher taxes and a left wing lunatic agenda like he is proposing. Get a life.

dan adaMS   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

SARAH PALIN is CRAZY!!!!! WEIRD FAMILY ! BEWARE MY FRIENDS SHE IS NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! HAVEN'T YOU NOTICED IT?

pg   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

no surprise from Palin/Republican party. people are sick of this party and their dirty tactics. Rather than talking about american people and what they are looking for in this election, they are playing dirty politics. SHAME ON YOU SARAH SHAME ON YOU

Herman In LA   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Yep she's really different alright...

jackiebrown   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Palin, you need to zip it and throw that trash talk away. I guarantee the McCain-Palin will get this back. Let us not forget Palin that your husband, Todd Palin wants to secede from the United States and on your interview in St. Louis after the chatter stuff you called "debate" you were asked why was your campaign pulling out of Michigan and you said that they needed to send Todd and you (Sarah Palin) to campaign...whats up with that? Oh, by the way you got a situation yourself in Alaska and how much did you hear about John McCain when you were in the second grade? Did you hear about the S&L involving McCain?

Concerned Canadain   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Please media, do your job. Is it so important that your side win the election that you would sell your souls?
Put your country ahead of your desire for power and investigate and expose Obama. Nobody wins if Obama and his cabal seize the reins of power.

Paisley   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

McCain and Palin are the mavericks that are boasting their uncanny ability to bring both parties together and promote respect and bipartisanship. They are already demonstrating this ability by name calling and making false accusations. This campaign is only the honeymoon. God help America if they are actually elected.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Madrep   October 4th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

It's about time the attacks start. Biden didn't hold back! Where exactly is Husseins money from over seas coming from? Anybody bothering to ask? Let's see, if you mix yellow and blue, you get green, not blue, right! Those 150K voters were probably about 95% blue. I am amazed at this country. You wanted change in 2006 so a democratic Congress came to power. Since, gas went from 2.19/gal to over 4.00/gal. Housing fell through the floor, cost of living, lost jobs, etc. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. No way Obama. Joe Biden would be a better candidate.

Geoffrey   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Perhaps if Governor Palin was a more skilled reader she would have understood the whole NYT story instead of just a point or two that she could use in at attack. Apparently the "pit bull" is emerging. Can somebody find her a tube of lipstick?

Matt   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

This shows how desperate the McCain/Palin campaign is for attention. This is fear mongering and swift boating at its worst. This is an absolute disgrace to the American political process. I hope the American people pull their heads out of their butts and have the intelligence to realize that this is not true. Palin just needs to go back to Alaska and stop bothering the rest of us here in the lower 48. As far as Im concerned she can go play with the polar bears and go read all of those magazines she supposedly reads..this is just simply ridiculous!

ALLAN USA   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

American is crazy to vote for Obama. His friend show his judgment and his character.

Paula   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Palin is a power hungry deceitful person-she was "upset" when McCain pulled out of Michigan and is desperate to win the white house. I am voting for Obama but if I were Republican, I would be very upset at McCain's pick for VP. She is the LEAST qualified and there were others so much better: Condi, Powell......

Stan in Oregon   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Can't we all pitch in and get Caribou Barbie a bus ticket back to the north country? But then I guess G'pa McBush would get a bit lonely and we don't want that to happen. Anyway, it is sad when we get to this level... Whatever happened to telling us how you are going to fix the problems of our country, telling us what you stand for, etc.

Allison   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wow. A new low for the McCain Palin campaign. The aide who came up with this attack should be fired. It's disgraceful to think that a Senator and a Governor would go along with such a baseless and dangerous attack is a disgrace to the offices they hold. Particularly Palin's agreement to spout such garbage shows a lack of character unbefiting the offices she holds and seeks. Is this just an attempt to proves that she reads the New York Times? Clearly if she does read it she cannot comprehend that her statement grossly distorts the Times article. Most likely she is parroting what some speech writer told her to say and once again not showing that she can digest and understand the material enough to know that this is just plain wrong.

tony   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

AYERS – RESKO - REV. WRIGHT - FR. FLAGER–
Telling his PAKS in SF that the GOod People of this Country Cling to GUNS and RELGION–
WE are the Ones who should be appalled that this man is even in CONSIDERATION for the PRESIDENCY-
His Brother lives in AFrica on $10 a month–
He will speak to our enemies Unconditionally -
His Tax Plan is so radical–HE has no IDEA how he can pay for the more than 1 TRILLION Dollars more he will send-
Under this Guy-WE will be bailing out again soon !!!
Be Careful with your vote–
The Media is not giving you all the info to deal with–

NNeely   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

McCain has lost all credibility with me. It is not just that he has proven that he is not a man of "honor", but that he has proven that he is a man who is easily corrupted by power. He is letting us know that he will rob the American people of the "hope" for our future just to win. He owes Obama an apology and he should step down for the sake of the nation. As for Palin, this is just another demonstration of her lack of understanding, and of her status as a "puppet" for McCain. Let's remove McCain before he hurts America any more, and cut her strings completely. Accountability should start now.

Fed Up   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The American people are more interested in the economy, the environment, health care and the Iraq war than listening to more of the politics of fear and smear. I've spent a summer in Alaska, there are GREAT people there, please don't hold Sarah Palin against the Alaskan people. She should be ashamed to show her face in public with some of the things coming out of her mouth. Is she really that unintelligent to say some of the things she does, or just that immoral?

Filipina   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Palin is a sick woman.

Obama/Biden

Sam   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

By the logic of the McCain camp, if my neighbor from a decade ago got a DUI 30 years before I met him then that somehow means I support drunk driving.

ridiculous

William   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Is this the best Mccain and Palin can do!! This shows how bad his judgement is. First his VP, economy , bailout announcement and now this crap.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

PALIN, WATCH YOUR MOUTH. TERRORIST COMMENTS CAN GET YOU JAILED.

Justin   October 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Didn't This Issue Get Raised at Every Step of the Race So Far? I guess Rev. Wright should be making his triumphant return to the airwaves again. It seems like McCain and Co. have finally thrown their hands up and let Sean Hannity run the show.

Lisa   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Palin: Plain needs to watch what she is syaing .. the swiftboat attacks is not going to workk.. because we the people are about issues: substance and we want change.... the only thing she has changed is my mind ....................No McPalin.

Gohi   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Dear Sarah, can you tell us your real vision for the country? If you don't have any, go back to school to learn about national and international issues that our country is dealing with instead of tearing Obama down. You are empty, lack of exerience, don't distract us, tell us why you must elect you and the 72 yr man.

in the know   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

maybe obamer will crank those dumbo ears up and fly away.

Natasha in tally   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

CUE UP REV. WRIGHT!!!!!!!!!DON'T FALL FOR IT AMERICA. NO ONE IN AMERICA CAN SAY THEY 100% AGREE WITH THEIR PASTOR, RABBIR ETC, AND IF THEY DO THEY ARE LYING. WE ARE THINKING HUMAN BEINGS WHO ARE ALLOWED TO DISAGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER BUT STILL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO LOVE. IF BARACK OBAMA AGREED WITH EVERY WORD THAT PEOPLE AROUND HIM SAID I WOULD NOT WANT HIM FOR PRESIDENT. THE ABILITY TO HAVE PEOPLE AROUND YOU WITH DIFFERENT OPINIONS AND STILL DRAW YOU OWN CONCLUSIONS IS CALLED FREE WILL. ALL MEN FALL SHORTS OF GOD'S GLORY, THAT IS WHY WE GET UP IN THE MORNING TO TRY AGAIN. YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO WORSHIP THE LEADER OF THE CHURCH THE POINT IS FOR YOU TO FIND YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, NOT REV. WRIGHT. WHEN YOU FOLLOW SOMEONE LOCK AND STEP THAT IS A CULT OR MAYBE IT'S JUST JOHN MCSAME!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

timber (ex dem)   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

It is sad that so many americans could be brainwashed by Obama's empty words. Last time I saw this happen was when GWB was elected. I did not vote for him and will not vote for Obama. The Obama campaign is a cult and I will not be part of it.

Jeff in DC   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

McCain is a true American hero. Shame on him for besmirching his own reputation as a national icon and a great statesman. Not only will he lose with this strategy, but he will never reclaim his former honor in the eyes of many Americans with this disgraceful attack. For a man of his caliber, this act is a disservice to all Americans and to himself.

Senator McCain: you're going to lose this election. This is not the worst thing that can happen to you, so I advise you to do so gracefully. I'm not voting for you, but I still want to be able to respect you when this election is over.

Mark   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

After reading enough to make me sick, you know what is really sad, to listen to you McCain Bush Palin haters just bash away. Its not sad to hear what you write, it is sad to know that we live in the "Divided States of America" regardless of what you all say, it is a close race, so that means the country is divided! Do you really think Obama will ever convince the other half of Americans to join him? Can anyone remember when the president had a true majority, and not just a 50/50 or 60/40 split?

jim   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

McSain might have voted 90% with Bush and stleast he didnt leave the ballot blank or undecided like your guy.. Lets look at something very carefully. I am not disagreeing with you that we have a problem.
ECONOMY= If you think Obama can fix it in Four years you better look at history

James   October 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

When she and McCain loses this election, they should be mocked and shunned for their behavior in this campaign.

They are disgusting.

linell, Winter Park, FL   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

"This is not a man who sees America as you and I do..." You are right, Sarah, Obama is a man who sees America as a country of voters who see through your pandering, lies, and winking. He is a man who offers us hope for change from the horrors of this administration...you offer us nothing but more of the same. You give me nightmares!

Anna, VA   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Looks like McCain just lost the election. I was caught in the middle for quite a while, but this about does it. So much for 'avoiding dirty politics' and being a 'reformer'. Obama just got one more swing state voter.

Harvest   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Palin doesn't even know Obama, let alone who he's pals with. I suggest she try to learn more about the U.S. history, the U. S. economy, and foreign policy instead of trying to hit Obama w/ stuff she has no clue on. Also (her favorite word), she needs to be more concerned w/ her own Federal investigation trial, which she has refused to cooperate w/, only after she agreed to do so before being selected. Finally, she needs to look at her own grandpa, McShame, and his involvement w/ the SNL crisis.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO JOHN MCSHAME, AND NO SARAH PATHETIC!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!!!!!

auggie   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

just when you think mccain-palin can't get any less AMERICAN, they do, they are DANGEROUS to our country. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

tom_lewis   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

What she knows , she did not know one magazine name. She went back and ask her dad, dick chiney to find out what she need to comment now.

In debate which she prepare for two months. She remember three things.

Recover, energy and Maverick.

She blink like a porn call girl.

Independent FL voter   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

The NY Times article effectively debunked this, I know because I read it. Apparently, Governor Fembot did not, which I find completely unsurprising. We can just add this to the list of things she (a) doesn't know, and (b) hasn't bothered to learn.

Vote Obama/Biden!

Aris Condrea   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Don't erase my comment.

Lisa, MD   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

THIS IS FOR CHAR I LIKE YOUR OUTLINE :-)

JEFF   October 4th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Every registered voter should read char's comments. It couldnt be said better. I am a republican and I am tired of the lies that this country has been subjected to under Bush/Cheney. I previously had a great deal of respect for McCain until he chose Palin as his VP. How can he look the American public in the eye and say that she is the best person for the job. More republican lies.

GO OBAMA

Tom   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Sounds like a Rovian script. Palin can't speak in complete sentences on her own, so it must have been scripted for her. Trash talk from desperate, disgusting people. Have they no shame?

terry maineiac   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Sara Palin by her own admission meets regularly with communists whenever Putin enters US airspace. She is a communist sympathizser and refuses to report any of her clandestine meetings.

PALIN: Well, it certainly does because our– our next door neighbors are foreign countries. They're in the state that I am the executive of. And there in Russia–

PALIN: We have trade missions back and forth. We– we do– it's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia as Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where– where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border. It is– from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation, Russia, because they are right there. They are right next to– to our state.

She is working to end the american way of life and is working towards harboring and providing safe haven to true believers.

In June, Palin addressed graduates of a youth ministry program at that church, telling them, “It was so cool growin’ up in this church and gettin’ saved here.”

CNN’s Jessica Yellin looked into the church’s beliefs and reports that it practices speaking in tongues and also “teaches that Alaska will be a shelter at the end of the world.”

A video produced by the church proclaims with apocalyptic imagery that “God has a destiny for the state of Alaska!” and in another clip someone from the church affirms, “I believe that Alaska’s one of the refuge states.”

Yellin acknowledged that “whether Palin shares these beliefs is unclear” but noted that “during her June visit, she described the Iraq War and a natural gas pipeline she is trying to build as part of God’s plan.”

Donna   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

How is the ticket that is running from an ethics investigation, talking about morality and behaviors.
Cowards!
Rabid hypocrites!
McCain/Palin: So What if Obama Was Eight in the 60's!
I hope her church has a "Pray Away the Stupid Soon" in honor of the First Pit Bull.
And oh yes, Joe Six Pack cannot wait until the pit bull is dog-gone!

Defining moment   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Aawww ... Say it ain't so Caribou Barbie, I betcha you and McInsane have nothing positive to offer the American People. .. Wink wink. The dog must have eaten your homework on the economy, healthcare, foreign policy, etc... Doggon' it.

Don't worry your 15 minutes of fame will be over in like 30 days. Darn right it will ... wink wink!

I am a maverick and I will not vote the way you want me too!

Obama-Biden '08 & '12

David P   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Klondike Barbie is baring her claws.

She can't get enough of her shrill voice, don'tcha know. "Gee golly, campaignin sure is fun. When's the talent portion of the show? Can't wait to display my superior seal clubbing form!"

Go back to Wasilla, you're too stupid to even comprehend that you're a pawn. God, this lame joke makes one long for the naive incoherence of Quayle. In the end, though, the joke will still be on us. After this ticket crashes and burns, Schmidt and Davis will throw McCain (justifiably so, however) under the bus in order to preserve their "fair haired" girl. They have "bigger" plans in store for her in the future. We haven't heard the last of this pig on a lipstick yet.

Sholbo of Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

CHAR.....(Below)
I'm a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight…..

* If you grow up in Hawaii , raised by your grandparents, you're 'exotic, different.'
* Grow up in Alaska eating moose burgers, yours is a quintessential American story........WELL SAID.

McSame has decided to play to SEAN HANNITY play book. (It's only here in America) can that stupid , NO-COLLEGE DEGREE SEAN HANNITY can be the voice of " REPUG " COLLEGE GRADUATES. God bless America.

McCain is toast   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Too little too late hockey mom. You've got real crisis to take care of, so lay off the contrived attacks.

DAStubbs   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

OK, so let’s take the gloves off.

John McCain is a traitor. He is a traitor to the American people and he is a traitor to the honor of all men and women who serve in our military. John McCain has been a traitor since the day he wrote these words:

“I am a black criminal and I have performed the deeds of an air pirate. I almost died and the Vietnamese people saved my life, thanks to the doctors.”

Those are the facts. Not ALL of the facts, of course, but they are the indisputable the facts I choose to use to show you that McCain is a traitor to the American people and our way of life.

This doesn’t feel right, does it? So why do we let Gov Palin get away with saying things like “Obama pals around with terrorists”? I hope this election will prove once and for all that attack politics is the act of desperation that dooms a political campaign.

PulSamsara   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Palin – Americans aren't going to play your Bush/Rove fear games this time !
You're growing Desperate and lashing out in desperation !
Dang Gummit' Palin – you're about to LOSE !

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Why would America REWARD complete Republican failure ?

We wont.

janelle   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Does Palin know she just makes herself look even more stupid by going off the deep end with stupid accusations? Keep digging Palin, little do you know you are digging the grave of the McCain/Palin ticket!

Cindy   October 4th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

This is what Steve Schmidt said about the NY Times on Sept. 22nd, "Whatever The New York Times once was, it is today not by any standard a journalistic organization."

So Palin disagrees with the campaign's chief stategist? Or perhaps they didn't fill her in on this one just like they didn't tell her about the campaign pulling out of Michigan?

Jeff   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Not this time! Not this year. We know they are desperate. The attacks will come, but this time, we will not be fooled.

Tim   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Ditto! All please vote to keep our country safe from Palin!!!!!!

Ethan   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Fear much?

She tried it at the Biden debate (fear this, fear that) and Biden was twice as successful in winning new voters and undecideds. Go ahead and play your fear games, lady. You and McLoser are just digging your own political graves.

Tupac   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

There they go again... Swiftboating!!

Do Republicans have anything to offer to this nation besides personal attacks? What's next Obama's not like one of us because he's a "half-breed Muslim" like the senior citizen in FL put up in his front yard.

Diane   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I'm so glad the McCain campaign is not playing dirty politics. McCain said he would run a clean campaign and not stoop to low tricks. ....oh, that was before he picked Palin as a running mate.
Please please America: please vote for Obama- we need someone in office that is intelligent, thoughtful, listens and speaks well, respected globally, and acts only after learning all the facts first.
Palin's speeches show she lacks a grasp of the issues, and she resorts to dirty politics because she can't speak constructively on the issues.

jay   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

We already know that Governor Palin!!! But we already made up our minds. Sorry!
Obama was 8 Years and have no personally relationship with Ayers even today...... it's all professional relationship, if any.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

JUST WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS IS THIS KIND OF DIVISIVE UNAMERICAN COMMENTS COMING FROM PURE IGNORANCE. PALIN NOT ONLY HAS ATTACKED OBAMA BUT HAS ATTACKED MANY AMERICANS WHO SUPPORT OBAMA. PALIN NOR MCCAIN IS FIT FOR LEADERSHIP OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

Miles   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

1. Obama barely knows the guy, and they are certainly not "pals."

2. Obama was a little eight year old kid when Ayers was doing his thing.

3. If Ayers is such a terrorist, then why doesn't Bush lock him up? Huh? If anyone off the street could ostensibly call Ayers up and go to McDonald's for a milkshake with the guy, then Homeland Security obviously doesn't consider him a terrorist.

4. Sarah Palin is a radical fundamentalist idiot of the same ilk as the radicals in other countries who stoke hatred to keep themselves in power (you know, the people we call terrorists). God save us all if these nutjobs win the election.

reality   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

try 2:

The McCain campaign should be ashamed of themselves. This after he promised a dignified campaign void of such personal attacks.

This is another reason people should not vote for McCain. He has no morals anymore. He'll sink to any level to win. We don't want any leader with such low moral standards.

Shame on Sara Palin!!.. Shame on McCain. Shame on the people who vote for them !!

Jeanie   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures. It is obvious that John McCain is extremely desperate at this point in his campaign. To see him sink to this level of desperation saddens me. I used to have a great deal of respect for him, but his lack of integrity in this presidential campaign has tremendously eroded that respect. Regarding Sarah Palin, I still cannot believe that McCain chose her to be his running mate. She is uninformed, undereducated, and ill-prepared. Her credibility factor is almost nonexistent, and she simply cannot be taken seriously. She is not even close to being in the same league as Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Her nonsensical comments only strengthen Obama's chances for becoming our next president. Go Obama and Biden!!!!

Steve   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

The MCain/Palin ticket is now, as announced earlier today, engaging in desperate tactics. The citizens of our country should not tolerate such tactics. Hopefully this campaign tactic will rally the troops even more against this dishonorable and pathetic ticket. Go Obama and Biden.

Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Like I said - if you're NOT pro-Obama, you just don't get posted. And if you do - any previous post is IMMEDIATELY removed.

CNN -Nazi party!

Larry   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Out of all these comments only 1 moron. Now THAT'S encouraging! We knew it was coming, just surprised it took so long. The Republican party is pathetic. It's not going to work this time though, sleaze bags. Fool us once, your fault. Won't get fooled again. OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!

Aris Condrea   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Finaly we start to hear on news what we knew about Obama. Why took so long?

Clark in Austin   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Honestly....all you pro McCain/Palin people... how can you take this ticket seriously. Do you live in the lies that Obama is a Muslim or just because he's black. In a time when so much is at stake, you want to listen to a woman who thinks an 8 year old .... If you look at her own religious affiliations, her own actions and beliefs.... we'd all rather you just stayed home and let the people who at least understand what's at stake here do the voting.

W Virginia   October 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

All I can say is "THANK YOU" Char, you hit the nail on the head.

julie in fl   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Palin and McCain are pathetic. This pathetic attempt of taking Obama down is childish and is not helping my America economy problems! It don't help me at the gas pump! no substance! McCain has switched his stance on nearly every position for the betterment of his campaign. Palin is not like me and I don't find her smart....she is just someone that can remember to read one liners.

Nina   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

McCain and Palin are pitful, they are going to lose this race. We the american people know you are telling lies, because you can not win this race. So they come out with information that was already fact checked. What a dummy (Palin). She needs to re-educate herself. I have no respect for her, I thought she had it going on but she is really stupid. Go back to college and get a real degree.

candace   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Obama isn't responsible for what others say. If people are responsible for other people behavior then McCain is responsible for the actions that Bush. Obama is good for the country and the reason why people refuse to see it is because he is BLACK that is the reason. People are afraid that a black man can build back this country better than any white man. Palin lacks the experience, but I guess no one says that because she is white instead they say she is one of them. And you call Obama Racist.

Kevin   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Amen Char

Montana liberal   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

char –

Right on!!! The hypocrisy of the McCain-Palin ticket knows no limit. McCain-Palin putting country first, what a croc . . . they'll say/do anything to get elected!!!

Kat   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I guess as long as we can keep calling everything the Republicans say "racism" we might be able to scare them into silence.

SeattleVoter   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Sarah Palin has proven beyond a shadow of any doubt she is not only unfit to represent our great country in any capacity, but she will say or do anything to drag the republican party further in the mud. Ever since the VP debate where she received a false sense of confidence she has been spouting off ridiculous statements. Sarah Palin should simply stop talking because she is speaking complete nonsense. I'm beginning to believe that she was selected as McCain's running mate not to earn the support from female voters but those who are uneducated or slow. Most people with any common sense can see she is worthless and couldn't put more than one coherant sentence together without the McCain campaign telling her what to say. God forbid if Mccain is elected president and dies before the end of his first term. She can't wink or flirt her way out of alienating the United States from the rest of the world.

Ohioan   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

McShameless and Screech are desperate. Look for more smear and slander, even as Screech tries to evade her own ethical problems in Alaska.

Donna   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Very tacky remarks but expected of the McCane folk!! Palin is just falling in line with their attacks as she was trained to do...she probably didn't even know about Ayers until she was prepped on what to say...

Ignorance at its best................

FormerAlaskanFemale   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Eat her alive Tina Fey!!!

Jimi NY   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I think Palin is a terrorist because her state is right next to Russia. I think her and Putin "rear" their little heads from time to time to plot the takeover of Canada. The "Bridge to Nowhere" was actually going to be a bridge to Russia.
Watch out, America. You also know that Russia is allies with Cuba, so that means she is a friend to Fidel Castro, too, and supports his regime.
I wouldn't be surprised if Bin Laden was hiding in the mountains of Alaska with a six pack and a hockey stick and the "first dude" as his poker partner.

This is a REAL MORON!!!! But what really scares me is that there are people in this country that agree with her. I can see some of these folks sitting around the kitchen table tonight going, "I know he was a terrorist with the name Hussein!"
I cannot believe the crap that comes out of her mouth! This is ridiculous. Next she say Obama was abducted by aliens from outer space and he wants to take over the world.

AMERICA . . . DO NOT LET THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN OFFICE AGAIN!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!!!!!!!

b. Krause   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

And Palin pals around with anti-Semites (her preachers) and the ultimate terrorists, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Come on, why do you even report such stuff?

Betsy   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

She is trash. Send her back to Alaska. What a bubblehead and McClain along with her. Do they think playing dirty is going to get them in the White House??? What losers!

Brenda R. Harris   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Ms. Palin is a christain "right"? .then why is she telling false hood against another human being . She needs to practice what she preaches.

Lone Wolf   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Hey "Scare-ah" –

Why don't you demonstrate some of that bi-partisanship you were promising in the debate and cooperate with the Alaska legislature regarding Trooper Gate? If you are truly innocent, you have nothing to hide.

tatanka   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Do you know what I can't believe? There will be some complete dumb butts out there will think this out and out lie is the gospel just be cause the idiot palin espoused this trash. This has to be the most underhanded decitfull gutter tacticts I have ever seen This absolutly makes me livid This just turns my stomach There are some things I would like to put here but I know they would not be posted.

AJ in Fla   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

hit him hard Lady...!!! he is an impostor

Lisa, MD   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

HERE WE GO PALIN IS ATTACKING AGAIN BOY THIS IS REALLY GETTING TO BE A BIT MUCH. THE MORE YOU ATTACK THE MORE IS IN OBAMA FAVOR :-)

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I send comments but they are seldom posted.

I would like to see OTHER candidates written up in poltics at CNN. I am so dang tired of Sarah Palin I could puke.

She is unintelligent, uneducated, uninspiring, unimportant.

Someone needs to tell Silly Sarah that she is NOT running for president.

McCain's legacy is going to be Sarah Palin, not much more.

Steven Jensen   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

It's official: The McCain/Palin campaign is done. Palin's comments are not the cause - the final straw has been the Wall Street crisis - but they are clear evidence that this election is all but over. As a loyal Republican, I'll still be voting for McCain, but I can see now that my vote will be in vain.

Todd   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I find it interesting that when the NY times reports a negative story about the McCain campaign (rick davis' $15,000 a month payments from fannie mae), the McCain campaign says that the NY Times is no longer a legitimate news organization and is in the tank for Obama. However, when they report something about Obama (which isn't even negative if you read the article) the McCain campaign quotes it as proof that Obama supports terrorists. Which is it.. legitimate news or the "liberal media"

Victor   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Ok let's reveal who wants to be America's next Second (or even first) dude – Todd Palin". Go to Wikipedia and you'll read this "Palin first registered to vote in 1989. From 1995 to 2002 he was registered to vote as a member of the Alaskan Independence Party.[11] In late August 2008, The Politico reported that Palin was registered to vote as an independent ("undeclared"), and had never registered as a Republican.[12] In early September 2008, a spokesman for John McCain said Palin was now a registered Republican. AIP wants Alaska to seceed from the USA!!!

Also he decided not to go to college cos he needed all those years planning how to elope with Sarah Palin after graduating from Wasilla High. So our NEXT first dude holds only a high school diploma!!!

garry albrecht   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Palin is just desperate with this last outburst. It is typically of someone who can not answer a direct question from a debate moderator. She spins her own spin instead of some solid fact.

I hope the American folks are smarter then her.

Rave   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Palin says she can see Russia from her home. I have a strong feeling that she has ties with KBG.
That is how ridiculouse her loose comments about Obama are.
Grow Up, Grow Up, Grow Up...

Dianne   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Disgusting that Palin and McCain has stooped this low. I hope they realize people want real CHANGE The religious right, at work again.

swen ERIC   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Such a stupid third grader comment. She need to be arrested for this.

Obama need to sue her for that comment. Mcsame dickchnney and bush policies . are we not sick of this?

John   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Just another example of Sarah Palin saluting and being the attack dog. The same type of fear tactics used by the Bush administration. Given the poll results for McCain, you can count on his campaign and his party to become even more negative. Just sound bites and no plans. So much for the straight talk express.

FormerAlaskanFemale   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

EAT HER ALIVE TINA FEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Live From New York It's SNL!!!!

KCBob   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Never thought I would say this, but McCain is a scum bag.

Liz   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

What next? This is getting ridiculous. This election is supposed to be about issues...not rablle-rousing. We are in such a sad state that this is what the political process has come to. And I dare ask what does Mrs. Palin mean when she says Obama does not hink like "you and I?" I am an independent voter and was possibly leaning toward McCain until he selected that woman from Alaska. I am also neither a big fan of Obama. I may as well do a write in vote on November 4th...I wish we could elect Hillary Clinton!!

Kim   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

McCain Supporters will be voting for McCain-Palin, no matter how many times the crazy lefty loonies think that a terrorists friend should be in power! Over our military! Making America weak! Ashamed of being American! Yikes lefties think about what you are saying........re read your posts, please you all sound like cult members ignoring the truth! What are you really angry about.....

Tony Nagy   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Obama/Oprah is NOT the people you want in the white house. I dont know what more to say to convince the American people that, you are staring down at the collapse of the Inited States of America as we know it, and i strongly suggest you be vigilate of the media. The Media wants into the white house to get thier news. McCain will not allow that... he'll show you the left and then give you a right hook straight to the jaw... the media doesnt like that, it makes them look bad, thats why as a Canadian, im very concerned who gets the white house. If the media wants a good story... investigate this one... 'Why are so many Wealthy Americans moving to Canada, peticulary the west?

AZVoter   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Big talk from a woman whose husband is a member of a political party that advocates treason.

Bea   October 4th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

no weapon formed against Obama/Biden shall prosper

Rachel   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Mrs. Palin, your husband is a former member of the radical group Alaska Independence Party which advocates secession of Alaska from US. If you want to point fingers of Obama's obviously professional affiliations, if any, you are married to a man that doesn't want to be an American, but Alaskan. McCain was wrong once more and realizing picking you was selfish political stunt gone bad.

Mrs. Palin, if you truly love the US as you claim you do, drop out of the race. Don't do this to us. But you won't, you are not that patriotic. Surrendering because one realizes the mistake is not only patriotic but admirable. Obama is trying to do that for us in Iraq.

Jim in Orlando   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

She's 100% correct. And Obama has consistently lied about the relationship. That never mattered to a lemming anyway.

Tempus Fugit   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Looks like the Straight Talk Express is now going off the rails as the Crazy Train.

Obama/Biden 08   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

The Republican campaign, falling behind Obama in polls, plans to make attacks on Obama's character. We have seen this before for the Republicans< when you have no plan to lead this country,all you can do is go on the attact..John McCain has shown his lack of leadership this last 2 weeks. And this AIRHEAR Sara Palin possibly being a heartbeat for the President of US Teriffies me to death..Please America vote for Obama/Biden,for real Change and real Hope for this country...

Silent voice   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

What is Sarah LIPSTICK- Six pack trying to say? She better pay attention to her family problems, they are about to overwhelm her. Racism, injustice, and much is a form of terrorism, her underworld cult is an extremeist organisation that has the tendency to be a terrorist organisation. Thats how it starts. Sarah is an EXTREMIST. Real empty bucket. Somebody tell this moose eating, wolf killing, REDNECK to go back to her VILLAGE, and focus on her children. There one guilty of fonication, and one who may not come back from war, he is not better than other brothers and sisters who lost their lives in defence of AMERICA, He stands a strong chance of not coming back. I challenge Sarah Palin, if she is a true christian, let her pray to derail this prediction. SHE HAS MATTERS OF THE HEART. REDNECK IN LIPSTICK. GOTCHA!!!!!!!!!!
Silent voice

pdixon   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I AM WONDERING MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY HOW JOHN MCCAIN CAN STAND TO LOOK AT HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR!!!!!!!!!

John   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

May Palin's words go to her family !

Obama posters are very offensive   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Obama backers on this ticker and elsewhere have made it clear that they do not like women or senior citizens. Calling Sarah a pig and John a senile old man who should change his diapers. This talk alienates and offends a HUGE number of voters. Remember, the older a citizen is the more likely they are to vote.

On Nov. 4th by the time the Obama backers get up out of bed and smoke their first joint the polling places will already be closed.

Your Conscience   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

The biggest terrorist organization is the Rupublican Party Period. They've successfully tore this country into two. The Bush Doctrine is at work right now in the U.S. - You're either with us or against us. They've played on fear for much too long. I'm sick and tired of republican terrorists misguiding, making up lies and excuses to get what they want.

Bill, you're a republican bigot of extreme proportions. Who cares what his name is. Emphazing his middle name, one he didn't choose promotes your parties politics of fear. You and people like you are the worst in america.

Ohio for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Wow! McShame and Cant get right Palin are a bunch of sad people. Time to bring the bones out the closets about Palin. I doubt this rove smear crap will work again.

Obama/Biden

QG&#@   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Wow...These guys are getting desparate. Being that she can't talk intelligently about the issues, doesn't really know McCain enough to talk about his record,and is only an expert at moose hunting, she really doesn't have much else to say. Not to mention anybody who would waste their morning going out to hear her talk is as big a moron as she is. So they wouldn't understand an intelligent speech anyway.

Terry   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

SCARY!!!!!
I do not want her in charge of my education, religion is important to some people, but that's craziness right there!!!!

Jodi-lee   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

The McCain camp slinging hateful fear-mongering lies because they have nothing left to stand on??... Yawn.
Johnny is quite the paradox; both erratic and completely predictable.

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Arghh, really having trouble getting stuff posted.

Once again, we see sleaze and misrepresentation coming from McCain and Palin. See the NYT debunking of this relationship. I guess the GOP is trying the old tactic of trying to throw as much mud as possible at their opponent in the hopes that something will stick.

And one more thing,
McCain was accused of taking bribes in the Keating 5 case, but charges were dropped.

Ayers was accused of the bombings but charges were dropped. Yet the McCain/Palin campaign act as though he was proven guilty.

So by their logic, either both McCain and Ayers are guilty, or neither are.

Do they really want to go there?

liar_palin   October 4th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

now that the champagne and caviar is restored to the wall street elite, next up may well be a bush/mcain terroist alert with full drama of 'imminent threat' ...palin is warming up the audience with her lies.

JoeOhio   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

If this is the "honorable" campaign that McCain promised, I shudder to imagine what his "not so honorable" campaign would look like.

Janice Hough   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

And she knows this how? Because she keeps watch on terrorists from her house?

Shannon   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

So Obama supporters condone bombing government buildings. Good to know, tell me is murder ok, how about rape and torture. What is wrong with you people. Tell me, what isn't true about this statement, the man bombed buildings, he is a terrorist!

Wil   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

MCCAIN AND PALIN DISGUST ME AND ARE PATHETIC WEASELS AND WILL DO AND SAY ANTHING TO WIN THE WHITEHOUSE....
YOU KNOW WHAT BOTH OF THEM CAN GO AND DO!!

RJ   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

McCain changed the call sign of his bus from "straight talk express" to "gutter express".

Chuck H   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

What about Phalin's radical terrorist supporter husband?
Wasn't he in a group that wanted to secede from the United States?

Fran   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Say it isn't so Sarah......there you go again, going backwards!!!

Good grief, you are the pits!!

obama/biden 08

S   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Oh don't forget the being blessed by a Kenyan Witch Doctor, believing in the end of the world and the lobbyist connections. OH WAIT....THAT'S SARAH PALIN!

David P   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Klondike Barbie is baring her manicured claws. She must love to hear her own shrill voice: it's like fingernails filing on a chalkboard.

"Golly gee, campaignin sure is fun, don'tya know! Man, when will the talent portion of the show start? I just can't wait to display my superior seal clubbing form!"

Too bad she doesn't realize that she is a pawn with an extra x chromosome being manipulated by McCain. In the end, though, we, the public, will bear the short end of the stick. When this ticket crashes and burns (woohoo!!), Schmidt and Davis will move to throw McCain under the bus (justifiably so, however) in order to preserve their "fair haired" girl. We haven't seen the last of the pig on a lipstick. The neocons have found their new image.

Klondike Barbie won't spoil my inauguration celebration, though. GOBAMA!

For Obama more than ever   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

It is shameful and is not winnin me over that's for sure. This is basically saying, e've run out of ideas and are willing to go as low as the worst forums on the internet. Using fear tactics and lies. So far that is the only thing McCain/Palin have conviced me f. They lie and they try to make people afraid. Same as Bush and Chaney.

Andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The kitchen sinks are now coming. It's desperation time for Team McCain!

Art   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

After her big night of reading cue cards, it looks like Palin and her clueless and unstable running mate are getting desperate and heading for the gutter, or should I say, circling the drain.These people have nothing useful to say – their mode is to simply attack and then wrap themselves in the American flag with their usual words of "surge", "surrender". For all his talk about being a maverick, McCain is very much like Bush – they both seem to have an IQ of about 90.

Dan   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

i wouldnt wanna see Palin with power , but its ur desicion :P

George Neely   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

This is as low as it gets! McCain and Palin have shown themselves to be beyond contemptible with comments like this. County First – no way! You two put your campaign before anything, and you just proved it. Hey Palin, you want to put your country first, resign!

Nancy, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

So now as they approach the end of their campaign, McCain and Palin still have nothing left to tell us but lies!!!

Judy   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Enough with Ayers already. Palin criticized Biden during the debates for looking back instead of looking forward (remember her "say it isn't so Joe" remarks), yet that's what she's doing here. I think that terror comes in many forms and the thought of McCain-Palin running the country terrorizes me. Who thought there could be anyone worse than Bush-Cheney?

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

One more thing.

McCain was accused of taking bribes in the Keating 5 case, but charges were dropped.

Ayers was accused of the bombings but charges were dropped. Yet the McCain/Palin campaign act as though he was proven guilty.

So by their logic, either both McCain and Ayers are guilty, or neither are.

Do they really want to go there?

Sick of McSame and his idiot sidekick   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

They are racist idiots. End of story. Sarah Palin is such a joke, and McCain is old as dirt. Keep the trailer trash out of the White House.

Missouri Mom   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Palin is a national disgrace! I am so sick of her folksy idiotic slang and her complete ignorance on major issues I am ready to donate the max to the Obama camp!

Doug Blackman   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Stupid. Vicious. Contemptible. Is there no insult that this dim-wit and her keepers will not perpetrate?

That anyone in this country fails to see through her vindictive, hateful, petty, small-minded golly-shucks veneer is disheartening and terrifying.

If Bush had the rest of the world scratching their heads, Palin would have them rolling in the aisles.

auggie   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

the only thing we need to fear in this election is mccain -palin.

Bob from Florida   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Seems to me what we're looking at here with the Republican candidates running for office is precisely what we'll end up with if in fact they are elected into office – 4 more years of an adminstration blaming the Democrats for a failed economic policy and a failed foreign policy. Personally I'm ready to have someone in the white house who is more intelligent than the average Joe six-pack – someone who is capable of understanding the problems this country faces and is capable of not only recognizing, but also backing the people who are capable of fixing them. I don't think either John McCain nor Sarah Palin fit into that catagory. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with the Obama/Biden ticket this time around.

reality   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

try 2:
The McCain campaign should be ashamed of themselves. This after he promised a dignified campaign void of such personal attacks.

This is another reason people should not vote for McCain. He has no morals anymore. He'll sink to any level to win. We don't want any leader with such low moral standards.

Shame on Sara Palin!!.. Shame on McCain. Shame on the people who vote for them !!

Soccor Mom   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Palin is a fundamentalist, an extremist, manipulative, petty, and downright mean! She doesn' have facts or has any experience. She doesn't believe in American values and wants to remove certain books from libraries (respect our Constitution) and charges women who are raped for their examination kits (awful human being)! Stop the lies!

We have real issues and real problems oversees and on American soil. Stop distracting the American people and building wedges between the citizens.

Obama was 8 years old child when Ayers and the Weatherman group were active. Obama and Ayers were members of an anti-poverty board between 1999 and 2002 and Ayers contributed $200 to Obama's re-election fund. THAT IS THEIR ONLY CONNECTION.

But I am not surprised she is confused as she tends to be when she can't process facts or the truth! Why doesn't she ask McCain why he supported deregulation and continued to support the greed by supporting the tax cuts for the rich – these failed policies that have put America two steps away from financial bankruptcy. Oh and where is the maverick now – the bail out was supposed to be $700 billion and suddenly it's $840 billion due to the GOP's pork that they added on.

Brian   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Since the gloves are off, think Manchurain Candidate

steve   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Nice try Palin. People want to hear how you are going to make change. No one wants to hear attacks on the other candidate! Go back to Alaska!

kent   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

This is vice presidential? This is Christian? This is American civility?

Sam   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

McPalin isn't doing their campaign any good. Both of them look like idiots.

x hillary supporter   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

picture this, push the handle , the water swirls and the crap goes down the drain, that is obama when all the truths about him come out. oh happy day!!

West Chester, PA   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

OK, after sitting on the fence... then reading this article, I am sending a contribution the the Obama-Biden campaign tonight.

Leesa   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Isn't it just like the "good Christian" to use fear tactics, lies and bear FALSE WITNESS

SK   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Palin=
Incompetent politician
Irresponsible mother
Cheney in a beehive

Lyn   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I am sooo tired of these negative attacks by the McCain campaign. They spoon-feed Palin these ridiculous accusations to make because there is NO WAY she would come up with them on her own!!! She is like the Republican parrot, saying whatever they please. It is only a month left in this election, can both sides stick to the facts and explain what they would do in office.

Palin has some nerve trying to attack the character of Obama, when she and her family refuse to cooperate with officials for the Troopergate!

If you scared say you scared   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

CHAR

THAT COMMENTS WAS BRILLIANT THAT'S STRAIGHT TALK FOR YOU

POST THIS CNN I DARE YOU

Betsy   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

@ Char. I could not have said it better.

Cheryl - Toronto   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

This kind of stuff backfired on HRC. It will back fire on Palin if americans aren't too stupid.

Jose   October 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I guess it proves McCain will do anything to get elected, including selecting someone who has no business being a VP candidate.

california voter   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Shame on Sarah Palin she is practicing bad politics because they
are losing their campaign fight. They are so very desperate to win
that they will say just about anything. This is nothing but complete
nonsense and the American people are not that dumb! To believe
garbage like that.

R U Proud?   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Are you Republicans proud of yourself now? So righteous, so christian, so scared you have become liars to God himself.

Val   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Since Obama rising in the polls, here's goes Mccain camp getting real negitive in last 30 days of this presidential race. Hillary warned of this tatic. I would advise the Obama fight fire with fire. Obama should attack Palin on troppergate and Mccain on Keating 5. It's great to be above it to that kind type of tactics, but now it's for Obama to attack back and put the Mccain camp on defense in regards to troopergate and Keating 5. I know this is not Obama style,but for the of sake of America he has to do this. There's lot ignorant and not informed people in American that belive in these sleazy false statements Mccain/Palin has nothing to offer American people and the polls are showing it, thats why they are resorting to these sleazy tatics. Obama slam these clowns to ground and so won't hear from them again!!

mark from NY   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

after the gop accuse obama with bill ayers and then they will say that he is black, and he is not one of us. then, the racism will take place. i want to see if america is that stupid

If you scared say you scared   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Char,

NOW TRAT'S STRAIGHT TALK FOR YOU I LOVE IT

Curt W   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Disgusting how the McCain campaign is being run. For me this barrage of negative comments only supports the view that McCain is an angry, irrational, erratic candidate, or as he likes to descriibe it "Maverick." Hog wash! McCain/Palin, it's a slippery slope you're on, stop pissing in the wind an making it this way.

eli   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

For a person who holds a degree in journalism and who cannot name even a magazine she reads and then later on blame the journalist who did the interview one can imagine how much of truth is there to what she says.This isj ust a ploy to shift atttention from matters that matter to ordinary Americans.

No cocky wacko   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Truely shameless

Brad   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Sarah, you married a dude that wants to secede from America, you even charleaded one of their occasions. You're not just the spouse of a terrorist, Sarah, You're a Terrorist.

Le   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The first thing I want to say is that debates are exciting, informative and intentionally so. In my view, Mrs. Palin uses debating in a way it ought not to be used. For example, she sounds more like a preacher with language (new energy, revelation, maverick, change is coming and a whole lot more). This is not how she should campaign. We are not electing a Pastor for Vice President to tell us about the apocalypse.

It didn't surprise me to learn that the Governor's background is from a new age Church in which she belongs. I don't think this will go over well with middle America.

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

Lance   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Ok that just sealed the deal for me. I will NOT be voting for McCain/Pailin.

This type of fear campaigning is intolerable. It shows they are scared and desperate. If you really want to link someone to a terrorist, really the biggest terrorist of all is George Bush I think.

I was undecided but I think I will vote for Obama now.

John   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I am sick of hearing hearing about Barack Obama from Sarah Palin and John McCain. When would they talk about what would they do for an average american?

All they are doing is dividing the country by negative attacks. They should be engaged in civilized discussions on what is good for the country. It is said, "Liberals listen thinking they would learn something" and "Conservatives talk thinking they would win the argument".

THere is nothing to win when there is no civilized dialog. Dogs can bark all day, it would never bring food to the table.

travis simons   October 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

What about McCain's friendship with G.Gordon Liddy. Liddy is the man who broke into the Watergate hotel to plant wire taps to spy on the DNC. The guy who was convicted of conspiracy, burglary, wiretapping. And was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for crimes that subverted the US government and led to the impeachment of Nixon. Liddy has had fund raisers for McCain at his home. McCain has called Liddy "A dear old friend" and "Some one I admire greatly" McCain even said "G.Gordon Liddy personifies what makes America great" In 07 McCain went on Liddys talk radio show and had great praise for Liddy, a bonafied enemy of the state and government subversive. Liddy also has contributed over 5000 dollars to McCains campaigns including 1000 dollars for this years election. Liddy is also a special to Fox news. This seems to me to be a much more disturbing relationship than Obama raising money for poor people and schools while crossing paths with Ayers.

Lana, California   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Looks like Parrot Palin got her cracker AND her talking points this morning. How cute...

Do we really need another 4 years of peanut brained, shallow and dangerous people running this country for the benefit of themselves and their fellow neo-cons?

Women for Obama.

Kyla in Calif   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

...wasn't Palin's husband a member of a group in Alaska, that wanted to succeed from the United States? ..
Again lies that play at the fears and prejudices of people. These innuedos have no place for adult politics.
It's the economy stupid and Obama and Biden are not the dummies

Rich in Seattle   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

That's low even for the her. So can we use the same logic and say how she was a member of the party that wanted Alaska to break away from the United States? Sounds pretty radical to me. But since real facts don't really seem to matter to these people, why not say it.

I am so sick of these nasty tactics the McCain camp is using, get real or just go away! America has enough problems because of you and your buddies.

It's not just time for a change, it's way past time for a change!!!

McCain is a road to nowhere.

cs   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Mccain-Palin, what you both will do to win- Please just go away both of you are a disgrace to Washington.

GO Obama and Biden, the people, voters and leaders around the world are waiting for you and your leadership. God Bless

Tom Salonick   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Bill Ayers doesn't hit the radar screen in this election. The George W Bush cheerleader for 8 years and a 25 year proponent of deregulations seems more significant.

Just look in a mirror. We've all had past relationships with people that, in the end, weren't in stride with our values and beliefs.

This election is not about past relationships, instead, the constituency is more concerned with the future of our country, more specifically, the next 4 years.

Hindsight leads me to firmly believe that such distractions in the past are partially responsible to our current predicament.

rukidding?   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Yes, get ready for the last ditch deperate attempts by the repubs to try to gain some ground, as they know America is mostly behind the Dem ticket, and that is growing stronger daily because of just these kind of attack mechanisms. McCain's camp is going to try to trash Obama with every peice of B.S. they can from here to Nov. 4.

This will only make the rebubs look worse and lose more votes because America is sick of it. We got it from them last two GOP campaigns and now a 3rd time with McCain. Same old, some old. And yes, Palin is just a GOP barking mouthpiece. With all her little winks and slashing slurs. She and the GOP are disgraceful and sore losers. Most of America does NOT want them in office. We look forward to thier defeat.

SOS- Save America from a fate worse than death- Vote Obama

Marie   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

what isn't true about what she said. His pastor is a racist, he got help purchasing his home from a convicted felon, and his friends are terrorists. sounds right to me!

Barbara   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

John McCain and S.P. should be sued by William Ayers for defamation of character. The McCain handlers have been exposed as a group who have yet to grasp the pulse of the electorate. They seem to believe that they need only speak to those who they enjoy labeling the hard working white people. McCain and his buddies have managed to rape the treasury of this country while sending young men and women off to die in a war that may last longer than the Viet Nam War. No disgusting ill-advised attack on Barack Obama can change that fact. While McCain and S.P. continue to shore up their so-called base of beer drinking, gun toting, bigoted, high school drop outs of low information voters; we- the other myriad groups of Americans first want to thank them for not including us as a part of their base; and then unlike your base we are capable of thinking criticallyl. Lastly, your fear tactics are as out of date as your out of touch approach to real issues.

billy joe jeffries   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

She's turning into a really wonderful Republican, isn't she? You don't need facts, an understanding of government, ethics, principals, common sense, good judgment, self respect, character, patriotism, etc, to win or run a campaign. All you need is to take some flimsy facts and spin them so you can call your opponent a terrorist. It's what has worked the last 8 years. Anyone stupid enough to vote for a candidate based on the lies, smear and fear, deserve what they get. America is in ruins and possibly ruined by the last people who got into office running their campaigns this way. You want 4 more? Now's your chance.

I would say this speaks VOLUMES about the character of John McCain and Sarah Palin. Awful despicable people who don't love their country, just the power it could give them and what they would do to it if given a chance.

Angela   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Wow, this site is unbelievable. Ayers yes bombed when Obama was 8, but his article of stomping on our flag and wishing he had bombed more AMERICAN SOIL TARGETS was just released on 9/11/2001. I guess only americans that care about their country would be aware of this. I guess in a few decades we will see Bin Laden hosting a fundraiser for Obama, I mean afterall according to this defense all will be forgiven???????

Kirk   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

This has nothing to do with uniting the country. These bogus attacks against Obama are more dangerous to our democracy than something that happened in the 1960s when Obama was eight years old. I was twelve and against the Vietnam war, does that make me and millions of Americans terrorists? Maybe we should take a closer look at Sara and Todd's membership in the AIP. (Alaska Independence Party) This group supports secession from the Union.

Perusing-Through   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

. . . AND DIDN'T "TODD PALIN" (First Dude") BELONG TO AN ALASKAN SEPERATIST PARTY.

I think the mantra of Todd's Alaskan Revolutionary Party wanted to separate from the United States, and they were stock piling weapons in preparations to do so.

And Sarah has the nerve to make up this lie on Obama.

tatanka   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Why do the news outlets play into the hands of the hate spewing lie spreading idiots from hell? could it be they are in bed with the trash that is bringing the campaign to the point of disgust? I think so. Also I bet you don't have the guts to post this.

Objective, VA   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Seriously....

This is beyond offensive. It is wildly ignorant and arrogant of the McCain/Palin campaign.

I think Palin has a lot of talent. But her ignorance to broader national issues and international affairs is dangerous during these times. These sophmoric attacks belong at some other level of election (perhaps student council). But not the presidency.

At some point Americans will need to wean from a dependency on cheaply crafted attacks to ponder on matters of far graver importance -issues.

dana B   October 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I guess Paliin is starting her run for 2012. Shame on you Sarah. Add this inflammatory comment to: we may need to go to war with Russia, can't say what newspapers she reads, I can see Russia from Alaska so I have foreign policy experience, didn't respond to many questions during the debate, winking at the audience (would she do these with foreign diplomats????), troopergate, not knowing McCains voting record, confusion over her stance on Pakistan and same sex couple rights to name a few. Change 08 Obama-Biden

DaProfessor   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

PALIN ... The last dame that shoudl be poking pins in her Obama doll. She is married to a guy that wants to seceed from the USA.. Zounds and gadzooks!

undecided voter   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

The media is so liberal and the democrats are so blind. Concentrate on the economy? I wish Obama could do that, the only thing I hear is the word CHANGE and nice speeches full of empty promises. Like he has not attacked McCain, let alone Palin these last few weeks. McCain should of started his fight long time ago. I can't believe that one could vote for someone that belonged to a racist church more than half his life with messages like "dam America"? And only stopped having a relationship with Wright because it became public? You want to talk about racist. It does not get bettern than that. What a bunch of hyprocrites. The democrats are the ones who should crawl back in a hole. They are the ones who started this mess with Clinton and did not want to oversee Fannie and Freddie. WAKE UP AMERICA.

Teachesus   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

What's the difference between Gov. Palin and a Pittbull? A pitbull had a better chance of getting me to vote for McCain.

Just Say No to "Winky and Wrinkly"   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

As a voter I am truly tired of these senseless rampages, especially from someone who is no better than a 5th grader. Let's hear the "real" facts. Let's hear what specifics McCain proposes to help this country. Oh that's right he can't, because he is in lock step with Bush. Forget it, I already know what Bush wanted. I've experienced it for almost 8 years.

AKH   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Troopergate! Troopergate! What's worse for our country, being on a board with someone who was a radical many years ago or abusing the power of the office you hold RIGHT NOW? Sarah Palin is may not be a deep thinker, but she's ambitious and vindictive as all get out ... also.

BP   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Are you telling me she actually read an article in the New York Times????? It just can't be, doggone it.

I hope you're looking forward to Saturday Night Live tonight as much as I am.

linda from South Dakota   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

omg,, this lastest from palin is totally ridicules,, how dare her even go there,,,, how low do these two(mccain and palin) have to go to get attention???palin has stepped way over her bounds ,, its called sleaze,, what makes her think she;s top dog? thats enought to make anyone not even think twice about who they are goin to vote for,, you want a name caller like her and mccain? throwin out aqusations that arent true,, to win? imagine if they did win,, what they would tell you? more lies,, cover-ups,,,, more sleaze,,, palin,, u have lost all my respect (if there was any left) go back to alaska and do your damage there ,we dont need you here in the US of A,, obama/biden 08 and beyond,,

idiots for McPalin   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Why would Obama support Bill Ayers when Obama is running for the presidency??? Then Bill Ayers would want to blow up the government again. this accusation against OBama just doesn't make sense.

steve   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

The Republican party now has two femmes fatales: Coulter + Palin

former gop   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

"Force for good"???!!!!!

Palin spent $400,000 to lobby for shooting bears and wolves from planes, which the majority of Alaskans were against.

BRUTAL MURDER OF WILDLIFE IS NOT A FORCE FOR GOOD!

Rory O' Shea   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

@ CHAR-

Absolutely brilliant comparison!! But you have to remember that neo-cons cannot stand facts and figures- like Stephen Colbert says, they go with their "gut"

Palin is fair game now. I honestly didn't think even SHE could go that low. Bring it on "Joe Six-Pack" AKA "Governor Nitwit"

Daniel Kelley   October 4th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I don't under stand how someone can just say thing like that and then just wake away from it. This is country first, no this is disgusting. I wonder what John MaCain fellow veterans think of him now. I wonder what Sarah Palin says wen she talks to God (Sorry but it the only way I can get what I want ) Wen do we start to call them on the lies ? How much do we have to take? This is not the American way.

CA Senior, San Jose   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

She lacks the credibility to change the minds of California voters. We have a large portion of educated professionals who know Palin has no
evidence that Obama has done anything inappropriate as a result of knowing Ayers when he was 8 years old. The same is true of the Chicago Rev. that the RNC claims is an Obama problem. CA will go Democrat in the GE.

tina fay   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Nice comment coming from the GOP cheerleader who is married to a guy that was a member of Alaska Independence Party until 2002. I guess after she expends her VP powers she will let Todd become the president of independent Alaska.

Huang LEE   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Sarah you're out of your league!!!!

Katie Couric interview is all you are going to get.

SARAH GO AWAY !!!!!!

KEEP YOUR COMMENT TO YOUR SELF.

MCCAIN = "DIMENTIA"
SARAH = LIPSTICK = "AIRHEAD"

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Ken from Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

When I grow up I want to be a Republican, so I can tell lies, get away with it and twist the truth around so badly I might be taken seriously by idiots!!

Kristina, Seattle   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

And here come the next wave of swiftboat attacks! Because all those dishonest, fear-mongering negative ads worked SO WELL for Mc-Palin last month! These 2 are a desperate joke.

Miles, Texas   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Palin is a genius. If I were running for president, that would be totally the way I would want to win the hearts and minds of America. Man, I just get a warm and fuzzy feeling inside when I think about going to the polls and voting out of fear. It totally rocks, it's like, dangerous or something. And let me tell you, I can't wait get rid of this uncomfortable and confusing sense of optimism that that Obama guy has been has been pandering. I just want to work at an unfettered primal level. And then there's all the free time I'll have to shoot nature and obsess about my sports team being better than your sports team when I don't have to think about the economy and foreigners all the time. So many wacky names and real big numbers. Stupid media. What self respecting Joe-6-pack hockey mom has time for that?

Obama=Terrorist. McCain=Maverick. We could of had this election over with months ago. The only thing that would make it better would be if there was some nuculer threat to boot. Wait...what's that Pat Robertson?... Nuculer attack between Nov. 4 and the inauguration....Woo Hoo, home run. U.S.A.U.S.A!!

Andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It's funny what politicians will say once the desperation kicks in. Palin/McCain are back on their heels big time. I personally can't wait to see their faces after these two lose. Palin is running the same strategy as Bush ran in 2000. Take a look at some of the clips that Olbermann put together on last nights show. The similarity is incredible, they are using the exact same strategy.

Larry   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I like it !!! People need to KNOW who the man is they are getting ready to vote for,NOT who he say's he is,but who he REALLY is !!!Most people are so unhappy and angry with Bush and the Republicans,they are going the other way,I understand that,but Obama ,who's your only other choice ,is not who he says he is.Judge him by the company he keeps.

Obama/Biden working the people

McCain/Palin working for the people

Jalee   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Wow, finally all the secrets are coming to the surface, New York Times started this morning now ABC is bringing up what Chicago news is talking about....????

DD   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

sticks and stones may break our bones but McCain/Palin can never hurt us
Obama/Biden '08!

K that you have to be

CJK   October 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Ms. Palin didn't name which publications she reads recently. Therefore, she will slander Mr. Obama with a quick " sound bite," without reading and learning about the facts. Too many reports have spelled out in details Mr. Obama's relationship with Mr. Ayers. I hope the public will really read the facts - and see how she continues to spin "mis-truths. " She probably doesn't know anything about the McCarthy era...and how people were hurt by such tactics as those of the McCain team. I don't know how she can live with herself. Her depth of understanding is shallow - and she will try to win at any cost. If the election weren't so important, one could laugh at her antics.

Peg from K.C.   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

This is such a shameful twist of facts, not only to Obama, but to all of the people in America who have been touched by and had their lives ravaged as a result of bona fide terrorism, both domestic and foreign. That someone who is seeking the vote of American's under the guise of "wholesomeness and honesty" would stoop this low in an attempt to distort something this grevious for the sake of spin ... well, it speaks more to the character of a demon than a saint. I think she may well experience some poetic justice of her own soon. This act of hubris may have opened her own Pandora's Box.

Mj   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

She makes me sick...petty politics from a half-wit.

Carol   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

McCain and Palin are pathetic. If going negative and trying to smear your opponant is what you need to get ahead, then that is a pretty hollow victory. It does a disservice to the people of this country to distract the focus away from the issues that affect us all and into a campaign of attacks and defenses. With this tactic, we all lose.

I used to like John McCain back in the days but now he is a pitiful example of how a politician will sell his soul to get elected. And to think, he was the one who said he was going to run an honorable campaign.

Larry in San Mateo   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Dear John, Please don't take your eye off Ms. Palin. She'll say and do anything to get what she wants, and I think she wants to be Commander in Chief. She stabbed you in the back about your decision to stay in Michigan and she's willing to make bold faced lies about your opponent even when presented with evidence to the contrary. Watch out! This woman is a snake!

Nina   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

McCain is not a truthful man. Remember when he said he will get the criminal person or persons who ask for pork barrell and you will know their names, well guess what Sen. McCain just signed this recent bill with a bunch of pork barrell in it....and now you know his name SEN. JOHN MCCAIN. What a liar!!!!! Remember what you tell the american people. Yours lies do catch up with you. Another Bush in the making.

linda   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Desperate times for desperate people make them say ANYTHING that will avert the negative buzz off themselves. The McCain/Palin campaign is deteriorating everyday, like the economy, so what else are they going to do? Spread lies and put fear into people's minds, that's what. Yeah, THAT'S the kind of leadership we want for America...YOU BETCHA. Palin is PATHETIC.

Hahaha!   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Thank god this Bimbo won't be in the White House. The McCain/Palin ticket is TOAST. The writing is on the wall.

Lies, slimy politics, and dishonor. These are the values of the supposed "War Hero".

Beverly   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Now.....maybe Sarah Soundbite has connections with terrorists – or at least who she views as terrorists – because she lives closer to Russia than Obama.

The logic of her and my statements is equally absurd.

She is truly pitiful, and just keeps embarrasing herself and digging her hole deeper and deeper.

Alex   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Mccain simply George Bush on steroids Sarah Palin is just Dick Cheney in Earrings. this people are pathetic. I want to hear something about my mortgage not who is connected to whom. After all mccain took a Vacation on the sea with An Italian Mafia who has been convicted So john Mccain is a member of the Mafia family

TM   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Can someone stop Rove and Palin from destroying the social security system ?

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

Ken from Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The McCain/Palin can't win by telling the truth so they're making stuff up and continuing to tell blatant lies. Wonderful!, just freakin' wonderful!

steveo   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The woman is a demagogue. She is truly disgusting.

Betsy   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Ahh, so Palin is done with her debate and she thinks she did such a great job that she now has our ear. Guess again, Mrs. Palin. Enjoy your time in the national limelight. It is coming to an end.
You failed to impress the majority of our country and now is being used by Grandpa McCain in his sleazy campaign tactics. Too bad it won't work.

PPPPPete   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

After complaining of sexism, Palin falls back on the age old Republican subtle racism to suggest that Obama is not one of "us." Americans are tired of nasty personal attacks and this style of campaigning. Why doesn't Palin tell us how she will fix the economy, health care, national security (the list goes on and on)? Instead she engages in juvenile playground name-calling. America deserves much better....the choice is ours.

ricardo williams   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

McCain health care plans will cause more Americans to go bankrupt.

Josh in Indiana   October 4th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Palin is misleading the country right now with all these false claims. GOD only knows what will happen when they get elected this year... May GOD bless America.

Amy   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Trophy VP pick Palin hangs around with a war monger wacko who uses her .

Palin starred in the movie FARGO   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

If you were interviewing a person for the VP of your comapany, and she said she was qualified because she was a joe six pack hockey mom...would you hire her?

Bilal   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This isn't surprising. McCain/Palin can't win on the issues, so they have to resort to the politics of fear and hope that enough Americans fall for it (again).

fred   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

when you don't have a plan, or can't defend your policy, you attack the
person. This will backlash on McCain. We are tired of this gargage.

blue in a red state   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

smear, fear and swiftboating, a page out of Bush, Rove, Cheney play book, but the difference is we know how they lie to win now

Shirley-Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Way to go Char

Charlie C   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I'm very disappointed to think that the John McCain that we respected and admired for so long has turned to this type of campaigning

Fed UP   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

PUHLEEEZE!!! Next thing McPain/Failin will be doing is calling Obama the Antichrist!!

ANYONE who votes for that ticket after watching that pathetic performance by Palin in the debate with Biden should have their head examined (or a labotomy).

WAKE UP America, and smell what the Republicans are shoveling!! Can Palin answer a question, for crying out loud??

"Oil...energy...down home...fight...drill, baby, drill...victory...win...energy..hockey..."

GIVE ME A BREAK!!

This ticket isn't qualified to run a Burger King!!!

Tim   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

If this is all they have left, You bums are finished!!! I think I will go donate another $30 now...

Obama/Biden 08

Obama/Biden 08   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I never thought I would hear myself say this, but this is an all-time low, even for McCain and Palin. They should be ashamed for stating such negative and misleading statements.

Women for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Palin you stupid woman , Obama was 8yrs old when that happen, In fact the same newspaper you read that from state that Obama is not close to Bill Ayers. How dare you accuse Obama of being a terrorist. Obama have nothing to hide, I can't say the same of Palin you stop the investigation in Alaska ,you are the one that is hiding the truth from the American people, your lies will get you and McSame nowhere. So shot up and tell us the people the truth.

Suhale   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This lady is not only dumb but she is extremely dangerous. Just because she did not make a fool of herself (as usual) in her debate, she thinks she is the savior of the American people. This right wing nut case is extremely dangerous for this country, because she has the combinmation of 3 charcteristics which makes her very toxic, dumb, ignorant and power hungry.
Even God canot help America if we give power to the Republican party for another four more years.

Andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This doesn't surprise me. I am sure we will hear more offensive personal attacks from the McCain campaign as November 4tj gets closer. The polls aren't going well for McCain.

Sarah   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This is beyond pathetic. The right-wingers have totally proven our point.

You have nothing ... NOTHING that you can defend McCain or Palin about. Not one shred of evidence that either one is anything more than a total loser.

Hey, I bet that once in the 1980's Obama took a leak at a urinal right next to a guy who had a criminal record. Let's bash the media for not covering it! Let's make some completely asinine argument that Obama is now a criminal because he stood next to this guy for 30 seconds.

Billy Bob Thurton   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

The train has left the station "folks", the election is ovr and the American people finally opened their eyes to see the McCain for what he is: Selfish, greedy, corrupt beltway politician.

I do expect new lows coming from McCain camp, since they have got nothing left in the ammo dump, now that the real McCain is revealed. Palin choice shows nothing but a reckless "hail Mary" from McCain, who is NOT a republican by any means or stretch of imagination.

Why is it that not a single article has been written about McCain's involvement in the Keating 5 scandal, same as the one today, where he actually took mobey from embezzlers and was censured by Congress for "inappropriate behavior". Is there media self-imposed a gag order on it?

What I am mostly surprised is the press "non-coverage" of McCain's womanizing and philandering in DC for the last 20 years. It is talked about in every circle within the beltway but the press is "mum" about it. He has hit on every attractive woman in every party he has been to, including tasteless proposals and groping the wives of his colleagues. Why?

Billy

john   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

She is 100% correct. Obama has character issues

Darryl   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

An Alaska judge has refused to block the state investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power when she fired Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan this summer. Attorneys argued over the proposed temporary restraining order to block the Legislature's investigation on Thursday.

VON BISMARK,Vienna.   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Life is not fair...No lying is not fair!

NMAPhiDelt484   October 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

TO THE McCAIN CAMPAIGN: THESE TACTICS NEVER WORK AND WILL WITHOUT A DOUBT BACKFIRE ON YOU. THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN ISN'T ANY BETTER.

WHY POLITICIANS CONTINUE TO USE THESE DEPLORABLE TECHNIQUES IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION. NEITHER OF YOU DESERVE TO BE OUR PRESIDENT.

VoteObama   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It's comments like these that turn an intellectual conversation about issues into biased and inaccurate rants and raves.

If Palin is really up to the job, she should play hardball rather than say the media is being unfair to her ("what news publications do you read" is NOT a trick question).

What ever happened to "attack the ideas, not the person"??

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Here we go again. Bush=McShane=Palin=swift boat politics.

Backlash   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Here we go.....this is going to be an especially ugly month for politics. McCain is going for broke being behind in the polls...and Obama will have to step it up in response. Typical Washington politicians.....

Ryan NC   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

This is definitely a new low from McCain campaign. Why they don't stick to the reality and talk about the issues! Palin should learn some more about their platform and focus on that instead of mudslinging!

LT   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a complete moron, what else does she have to campaign on other than lies. Those of us who can actually read and write new that the first time she opened her mouth. Sarah go home , hold your baby and try and teach your children some morals even though you don't have any of your own.

BstnRedSox   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Say it ain't so, Sarah. How soon Ms. Palin forgets her Christian roots. I believe the person she claims to follow was accused of sedition and crucified for these false accusations. In fact, one of the charges laid agianst him was the he "hung with the wrong people (my paraphrase)" Perhaps were she present in that time, she could have been one of the Pharisees bearing false witness, since it seems she does that so well.

Dave   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a despicable human being. The fact that the McCain campaign is stooping to this level of political maneuvering out of desperation indicates the total lack of capability to lead this nation forward at this most crucial time in history. Running a campaign based upon character when our country is in such desperate straights and our citizenry is in such dire need of leadership and ideas just shows that McCain and Palin both would be completely incompetent as President of the United States. Simply pathetic!

manuel   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

The McCain /Palin Campaign is just a disgrace to the American Politics. I don't really know the type of guys following this Ticket.
Shame – Shame – Shaaaame.
The world will just laugh at this type of modern Politics.

New England Yankee   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Sarah Palin is nothing but a liar. Years ago there was a dance called the "Twist". It perfectly fits her campaign. She has become nothing more than a political hooker, prostituting any way she can to get elected. GOD save us and forgive us if we put these two liars in power.

Latrobean   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

This coming from a woman who's husband advocates Alaska's secession from the U.S. When will we hear more about Toad's radical beliefs?

george   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Mccain should call this lady to order right before she gets sued
She is shallow and dumb

Jeff Lind, Camarillo, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Just goes to show what a lying, shameless bunch of thugs McShame/Palin are. Truly despicable, and utterly desperate. I guess when you're losing as badly as they are, they can't run on real solutions and a positive tone. They have nothing but the albatross of George Bush, Dick Cheney, and McCain's own 26 years of failed, angry policies to weigh them down. They can tread water all they like, but in the end it is their own party, and their own failed policies, combined with Mrs. Folksy, eye-winking Palin as an extremely poor choice on the part of McCain, that will sink them to the bottom.
The liars have been in the White House for 8 years, believing in their own dark medicine, and feeding it to us in ever larger doses.
But behind their jaded eyes, lies the truth, and their dilemma.
Vote them out on Nov. 4, like a political tsunami rolling across this great land, and let's right this ship....

Darryl   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– An Alaska judge has refused to block the state investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power when she fired Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan this summer.

dm   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

humm...isn't Palin married to a guy who joined the Independent party in Alaska that wanted to leave the nation?? So isn't she married to a traitor??

markymark22   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It's about time McCain/Palin come out swinging about Obama, his ties with Ayers, etc. and his rhetoric! He has yet to say anything but fluff while people follow him blindly. Wise up America!

johnny   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Still waiting for the bankruptcy question to asked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ali from oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Nice try Sarah. Thanks for playing. Now, shoo. Go back home.

nharris   October 4th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It's sad when you have to resort to lies cause you have no economic policies or solutions to help this country out of it current economic crisis! This will not work McCain and Palin are desperate right now!!

VS   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

It seems pretty silly to try to distract attention from the economy when that's the issue most critical to Americans' well being these days.... It doesn't inspire much confidence in McCain that he would waste our time with such trivia at a time of such grave peril.

lia   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Palin is desperate for power. She is offensive to it's extreme. No one likes you now and you will have no place in this country for another hundred years!

Jennifer   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Shame, shame, shame on you, Sarah Palin. You tout yourself as a loving Christian but freely and gleefully lie at every opportunity. Shame, shame, shame on you. Every lie is a sin, without exception.

Brandon24   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Unlike Ms Palin, William Ayers can connect the dots from one thought to the next and speaks and writes intelligently.
I would bet some of our worthless US dollers that Ms Palin had no clue
about 60's radicals and the Weathermen until someone in the McCain group said "Here, say this."
It is interesting th

timmothy   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

THE GOP ARE TERRORIST. TO THE PEOPLE ON MAIN STREET

FemaleAgainstPalin   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Oh Sarah, you should be careful!

For someone who has a husband that is the member of an Alaska separatist group and the member of a radical church that seeks to convert gays and Jews, you sure talk a lot of bs!

Bertico   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Wow, here he go... They can't beat Obama with issues concerning America, so they're going to go on the low-road. Here's a great example that McCain-Palin are not running for the people, but running for themselves. I'm still an undecided voter, but every single day my vote is traveling more and more towards Obama.

Darryl   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– An Alaska judge has refused to block the state investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power when she fired Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan this summer.

Attorneys argued over the proposed temporary restraining order to block the Legislature's investigation on Thursday.

This is why she trying to put the attention on Senator Obama..

michael minorgan   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

McCain is reducing himself to something he said he would NEVER let himself do..It's a pity he cant campaign honorably like he swore to..I guess desperation brings out the best in people..McCain you make me sick..this is not the way my heroes fight! You know this has to backfire on you. The economy is too big a story to be sidetracked it will come back to bite you big time..It's too bad you cant concentrate on what is really worrying your "friends"..THE ECONOMY..I guess you have no real solutions or ideas there..Huh????

Mark   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

GOP is now completly pathetic.

Nothing left to do but grasp for straws and attack Obama's chartacter. Too bad they don't have any real ideals on how to move this country forward.

Wayne   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

so now palin is a swiftboater....hardly surprising since she is comfortable with playing very loose with the truth....and since their campaign has been so pathetically thin on issues and substance..this just makes them exposed for what they are...just another bush/cheney/rove bunch...

so next i guess they'll be pointing out that ...gasp...obama is black...

Les Blain   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The choir that the Governor is preaching to will swallow this without question. Obama supporters will see it as the desperation that it is. Independents, whom I like to think of as "thinking Americans" hopefully see these as the words of a campaiagn that has nothing else to say, no new ideas. A pointless, meanspirited and shameless attack.

Desperate mud-slinging   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

If the best you can do is guilt-by-4-degrees-of-separation you must be pretty desperate.

Pathetic!

Ba"Rock" the Vote!!   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Last act of a desperate campaign

Who??? Oh,I had just forgotten about her..   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I was with 18,000 people in Newport News, Virginia today, trying to see a glimpse of Obama.

Palin is a pretty face telling everyone what everyone has already heard.

Using fear, only this time with lipstick, isn't going to keep working.

Obama/Biden 2008

Dan   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Look how Presidential Obama is!

ash   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

God I love Sarah! Finally someone with the guts to tell the American people the real truth about Barack Hussein Obama. Sure can't count on the left-wing media to do their jobs....

mel   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Another hail mary! Won't work....

Obama 08

BJS   October 4th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

How sad the McCain/Palin campagin has become. This women is one clown shy of a circus as it is, and has helped turn the Republican side into a circus. I was once a strong republican, but thank you McCain I can no longer have respect for what you have become. Your running mate has made me think twice about you and your mind set, and this sort of mud slinging has proved your desperate and I refuse to become desperate with you – YOU BETCHA – WINK WINK

A dog barks in berkley round   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Sarah really shines in the gutter.Maybe she can drive the warlocks and witches out of D.C.I bet Jesus would be so proud of her now.

Greg FL.   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

This is a slippery slope Palin and Mccain are heading down. The Keating 5 comes to mind. Palin's own questionable ties to witch hunters, seccesionists and her ethics investigation all will be fair game. It has become obvious McCain can't win on the merits of his campaign, so it's smear time.

Shirley-Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Comments like these make her a very very ugly person and if she plans on running for president one day people will not vote for her Republicans, Democrates or women. Palin you got mud on your face, you look disgraced somebody going to put you in your place. McCain and Bush is more of the same. Palin needs to take that bridge to nowhere home, her fame and for that matter fortune has run out.

Jon   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Here they come, right on que. The republican ticket starts firing slanderous/meaningless personal attacks against the democratic candidate in an attempt to move the focus off the issues... issues that do not serve the republicans well, especially after the 7+ years of ineptitude we saw from the current republican administration. Though we are not better off after those 7+ years, hopefully we are the wiser for it and do not fall for these cheap shots again!

60 YO white female , Springfield, VA   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

No matter what "Unstable Mc Cain" and "Unable Palin" say, I will never vote for those clowns!
OBAMA 08 !!

LC   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Is that the best she can do? If he was a terrorist I don't think he would be walking the streets today.

The McCheney Report   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

" For God's sake, you must divert to another track now!" yelled the sweaty dispatcher Joe. He continued to say " There is a bridge ahead that leads to nowhere!".

The conductor responded "My name is John, I say we stay the course. This is the same course that my best friend George told me to take."

An image of old man appeared from nowhere and whispered in the conductor's ear. "My name is Dick. Just stay the course John, I' m sure you can make it." The left eye of this man winked as he continued to say " I know the builder of that bridge and it is safe."

Weeks later after the crash a young inspector wearing a blue trench coat came to my office. He said to just call him Barry. He told me that he had completed his investigation of a train wreck that happened weeks earlier. He said " I know who built that bridge....that famous bridge to nowhere." He reached inside his coat and pulled out a very thick envelope and gave it to me. I quickly opened the envelope and pulled out the contents. My eyes dropped with sadness as I saw the name of that bridge builder.

The Palin Constuction Company

Venkatarama Krishnan   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I am appalled at the vituperous attack on Senator Obama by Governor Palin by asociating him with terrorist organization when he was 7 years old!! This is the usual Republican trick. When Dukakis ran for president the Republican elder Bush concocted a Willie Horton story saying that he was soft on crime. When Kerry ran the younger Bush concocted a swift boat attack on him. Is this the way the Republicans run a campaign?

UNITING the PEOPLE   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

ANOTHER ATTEMPT from McCain CAMP to take our EYES off the REAL ISSUES of our economy and THIS high bail out bill that was caused by McCain and his history of VOTING with BUSH. Will someone tell this LATE and DUMB woman that this has ALREADY been news and if this is the only thing that are going to do is RETURN to the same TACTICS that were USED before she WAS used, then she is the fool, NOT the American VOTERS. What she needs to EXPLAIN to the American voters is what kind of witches and warlocks did HER pastor remove from her evil body? She also needs to tell us why the Republicans thinks her and her husband should continue to BRAKE the LAW in Alaska after a Superior JUDGE stated that the CASE would be heard on OCT. 10 th. Just because she perform 20% out of 100% during her debate with Biden, DOES not make us forget the SAD and SORRY interviews she has GIVEN.

Steve   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Wasn`t it the McCain camp that accused The New York Times just two weeks ago for being "an Obama advocacy organization"?

Maybe McCain should ask himself why Palin was attending a meeting with AIP(Alaska Independence Party) a couple years ago.I guess it`s time for McCain to change his slogan from "Country ¨First" to "Alaska First".

McCain is conceding Michigan to Obama.He`s down in the polls.It`s obvious that he will do everything to win this election with flat out lies and fear mongering.

Obama/Biden 2008!

Smartvoter   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Has Palin done any research on Mr. Ayers.
1. The Weather Underground never killed anyone, while they did cause much damage, no one was killed during their bombings
2. It happened after 1968 when after RFK was shot, their was no one in the election to represent anti-war people. People were being suppressed for saying their opinion
While they were wrong, it appeared to them that SDS(Students for a democratic society) non-violence wasn't working. While their actions were wrong, what they were protesting against was right.
3. If he wants to mention acts that happened years ago, Then why has the Keating five been brought up.
4. Ayers gave only $200 to the Obama campaign, $1 less and it wouldn't have been reported
If she wants bring Ayers up, She should have researched the facts and if sure wants to bring up history. Keating 5 will come up on McBush.

Turn Off   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Sara is beyond being cute with these type of statements, it puts her into gutter politics and we all know the type of woman that flounders for attention in the gutter. It is know time to turn Sara off by ignoring her.

Truth-Teller in Colorado   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Republicans, your policy is lies after lies after lies after lies after lies after lies after lies after lies...

Tammy in Idaho   October 4th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It just makes me ill that the Republican's are going to take this election to the gutter and not stay on the issues in this country. Our country needs leadership. We have tough times ahead and instead of trying to win on the issues that matter to American's they will drag us all through the mud to get to a position of power. Disgusting!!!!!

LongV   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

We American know better than that, the world is not the same ever since 9/11 of 2001, and it is getting worse not because we are not doing a good job to protect ourselves, but the radical terrorists are working hard to bring down democracy and freedom throughout the human race. It is a dangerous time for any amateur on-the-job-training commander-in-chief, without a solid record of defending our nation on the front line.

Chuck   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Goodness. How low will they stoop? Obama was 7 years old when Ayers was part of the Weathermen. Anyone with basic math skills should know that.

Kathy   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Weii, it just goes to show you that she is at last reading a newspaper, even if it is old news. Instead of spewing hatred she should try to complete the new Bush biography-"White House for Dummies"

Diane   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Sarah Palin is no independent thinker. She's capable of nothing more than being John McCain's puppet. She's a great actress who excels at memorizing lines. John McCain is desperate, and it shows with his selection of a VP running mate. Could you imagine her running our country, should something happened to McCain? I think it's scary.

MLD   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Dear Char,

You are an idiot.

Chris S   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Wow! Palin is pathetic! Going a little to far as saying that he has a terrorist connection

Patriot   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

PALIN–

P HONY
A IR HEAD
L YING
I NCOMPETENT
N IT WIT

andy   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

pretty sure she had never heard of william ayers before her handlers fed her this new script.

nick Sumpter   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

it is a terriorist that we know. who did what almost any black radical group was doing in those days so lets not place our hands over our mouths. lets put them on sarah palin and pray that her mccain can get put there brains together and come up with a better attack at Obama's character and relationships to people. mind you she did not have to face racial adversity at that time she was in alaska. obviously trying to divert our attention from the real crisis which is the economy.

Dee Dee   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Seems pretty desperate to start slinging mud and twisting around the words of another in order to throw the attention off of your own shortcomings. But no worries... we love you anyway Sarah, gosh darnit! *wink*

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Kmp;   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

It truly shows to McCain and Palins character that they will do whatever it takes to win. Instead of sticking to the issue's they are going to attack Barack not on the issues but Barack Obama himself.

If McCain truly wanted to put this country first then he would be out there putting forth his plan for this countries economy, healthcare and how he plans on fixing our image abroad instead of resorting to 5th grade tactics of calling someone names.

Pursang   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Sarahs husband, the first dewd, Todd belonged/belongs to an organization, here in Alaska, wanting The State of Alaska to secede from the Union. With that organization having ties to known domestic terrorist organizations. As Cheney sez "so"?

peter   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

One of Obama's first campaign "coffees" to announce he was entering the race for President was held at Ayers home. Obama was not 8 years old two years ago. Who exactly is lhe liar here????
American's need some truthful answers.

MK, Detroit, MI   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

McShame is panicked right now, everything he pulled out of his hat is not working. Guess what? Neither will this! The McCain/Palin ticket is on the bridge to nowhere as far as this election goes. Just look at the polls!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

LouAnn   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Bill....shut up, you're ignorant.

EBZ   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hey Palin, you missed this non-story last summer? You rather a bit behind the times.....

It must be because you were so loaded down reading every news magazine and news paper, like you told us you did.....

Go USA   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Palin, before you open your mouth to attack Obama, are you sure you know who Bill Ayers is??? just want to double check......

dede   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Fear is what they want you to do. Sad very sad.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

How can she leave her small child who will desperately need her? Children tease unmercifully and need their mothers unconditional love and pure motives.

Victor   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Oh my God! The McShame campaign is now in 'desperate mode'. Americans are tired of been hoodwinked and this swift-boat tactics is not gonna work this time. If the GOP think we're dumb enough to believe Obama should suffer for the crimes committed by one of his Illinois constituents when he (Obama) was just 8 yrs old, then that's another bridge to nowhere! We may have to look into Sarah and Todd Palin'c connections to the Alaska Independence party…Todd was a member of the AIP until a few yrs ago!!! ,,,and my neighbour did time for a felony, do I stop saying hello to him?

Kelsey, NY   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Sarah is right-Obama is dangerous-not only because of his terrrorist connections but because of his Rev. Wright connection-

Obama has never answered the question: How do you sit in a church for 20 years if you don't agree with the racist sermons of your preacher?

Answer that please Mr. Senator–

MCG   October 4th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

If McCain wants to talk about character can anyone say KEATING 5???

ralph   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I think the Mccain/palin campaign ought to realise that the world is watching and are tired of the ( attempted ) drift , away from the issues needing attention. The GOP ticket shouldn't come to the town square " naked " (without substance), they should let Americans into thier laid out plan.
What a shame, coming from the so called ' straight talk ' team.

Ralph, Athens Greece

GEEZER/GIDGET '08   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The Geezer is as outdated as the "outdated patchwork quilt of programs" he thinks he can replace?

No more drama, just vote Obama!

independent party female   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The New York Times themselves have debunked this issue. I guess we are back to more of the same from McSame/Failin in that they have no solutions so they "kick the competition in the shins". You go you MAVERICKS you.....you shake it up....lol

Harry   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

That the McCain camp would sink so low, while expected, is truly despicable.

It's typical for a candidate who's wrong on all the important stuff that affects the American people to try to change the subject to trivialities and baseless attacks on his opponent.

This is going nowhere. The only thing McCain is swiftboating are the remaining shreds of his honor and integrity. Shame on him.

Dia, Dayton, Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

What is she talking about? What about her husband who was once a secessionist? They are desperate to change topic. They could talik about polar bears, because personal attacks won't do this time.

CE   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Swiftboat Sarah...

Francis, Hawaii   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It's sad the Palin is trying to belittle Obama as much as she can and at the same time telling everyone about herself being so great! Why does she not give the media a chance to ask her questions freely instead of saying she will answer only at what she wants to say. Don't want someone who is not honest and someone who is so manipulative and misleading.

Petunia   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The sniping hockey mom has no game. This isn't an issue.

Nick   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I am buying a ticket for Palin to go back to Alaska 5weeks in advance!

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

palin makes me sick

JDS   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

How low Palin and McCain will go to try upsetting Obama's drive to the White House..
DIRT DIRT AND DIRT.
Mc and P ,We are certain that the anerican people will send you back where you belong.

JT   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

McCain/Palin campaign ticket is really getting desperate about trying to get their polls numbers up. Palin just need to be happy that she was able to memorized the script that the McCain campaign coached her on real well. For her sake and her campaign ticket, I hope that well coached debate for her don't go to her head.

Sean   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Well here comes the outrageous claims and accusations of October politics. Its pretty much all the McCain camp has so they are going to try to play petty politics while Obama talks about real issues like the economy and health care. Up to you which is more important.

Just Human   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

April, I like your style!!!

Trysh in Los Angeles   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The Wright ads didn't work last week, so now they are trying this again. We've all seen this; don't they have anything new?

This is getting sillierer and sillierer.

JEAN WOODS   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

WHY DON'T OBAMA ATTACK MCCAIN ON THE KEATING 5 . AND PALIN ON HER CORRUPTION ON HER BROTHER-IN -LAW,

a true american   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I hope the rest of america is as sick of the tearing down of another american at their own personal gains. The america i was born in was built on principals that you compete fairly, if you loose, then you do so with the utmost integrity intact. Mcain/Palin trying to smear a fellow american while not just americans watch, but the entire world watches is truely "unpatriotic". How can we expect other nation to follow our lead if we cheat, and lie?

Mike D.   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

John McCain's "friends" bankrupted America, and they have the nerve to say Obama's distant connections are bad. So pathetic.

Glenn Dyer   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I expect to see more of this kind of attack from McCain/Palin as election day draws nearer. Predictably, rather than have an intelligent discussion about real issues, the Republican ticket will escalate their personal attacks on Obama hoping voters will be distracted. This tactic worked in the 2 previous elections. I hope this year, American voters will see through this gambit and instead cast their ballot for the ticket capable of leading, and not elect those who rely on political gimmickry and outright lies to win the White House.

john   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It is true. He may have denounced Ayers for political convenience but the fact of the matter is Obama is friends with Ayers. Just as Obama denounced Jeramiah Wright who is an anti american radical, Barack Hussein Obama sat in his church and agreed with him for 20 years. Obama is truly a Castro type socialist who blames America first for everything.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 4th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Is Obama under any investigation? NO!

Sarah Palin can't say that!!!

no mcshames   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm waiting for the unraveling of this party to slip racist remarks, any day now........... they sure aren't winning any New votes.

lily   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

These lies are insulting to anyone, republican, democrat, independant, americans hopefully are smart enough to see through
this disgusting tactic.

John   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

The McCain/Palin ticket has no good ideas and no plan for this country. More war and more lost jobs. I find Palin to be offensive and condescending. Americans have had enough of these distractions. This kind of politics is how we go Bush/Cheney. You like Bush/Cheney? Then vote McCain/Palin. She's Cheney in a dress.

Mary M   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Palin and McCain should crawl back in the gutter where they came from. The idea that Barack is dangerous is laughable. Palin and McCain scare me like crazy. They are just scared of somebody who is bright and gives us hope after a couple of thugs. Rapid dogs should be put down.

Snapper   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

She should have said terrorists "pal" around with Obama, he is the top dog after all.

Cathy Agu   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Shame on you Palin...I guess your christain beliefs does not extend to telling the truth.

You are a desperate woman. You know you have lost it ALL. Including your governnoeship...This is the ultimate LIE to no where.

Donald, Canton, NC   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Well, here with go.

The victim of George Bush and Karl Rove's onslaught to win the Republican nomination in 2002 and subsequent "swift-boating" of Kerry in 2004 is now rearing its head.

x hillary supporter   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I just heard it said that obama camp said what Gov. Palin said is offensive, I have researched obama's connection to Ayers and found it to be true, It is offensive to me that this is not front and center in the media. The American people want to know the truth.

Mike   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

another attempt of desperation by McBush and pallin i cant wait to see the new polls on monday obama should have a nice comftorble lead and the change we need will be Coming in less than a month Obama/biden 08!

Independent from PA   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Ahem, Sarah Palin! It is easy to throw punches behind the pants of the would-be candidate (re-McCain). Why don't you take tough questions from the MSM? How about Trooper gate and the list of your skeletons behind the closet. I hope Obama and Biden get tougher on her. She is getting away with way too much in the name of being a woman. As a woman I am offended by her lack of gravitas and the bar being so low for her. Only in America!!!

Mike Allum   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

The rest of the world does not, by any streach of the immagination , see the USA 'as the greatest force for good in the world'. That comment by Gov. Palin is the personification of the arrogance and ignorance displayed by a person who has to attempt to understand the problems faced by world governments (and people who don't shoot moose for a hobby) in a matter of days. It is insulting to people who have reported, read,and who have attempted to followed current affairs for most of their lives.

steve   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Anyone who spews this kind of fear based propaganda lies to sway votes does not deserve to be considered for the vice-presidency!
It sounds like she's been hanging out with Ann Coulter.

MoniCA   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Wow – Palin is nuts! She is dangerous! Please do NOT vote for the McCain-Palin ticket!!!

bill   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

In the next few weeks the American Electorate will really see the real Barack HUESSEIN Obama and his other terrorist friends including the Rev Wright. America needs to wake up to the enemy within.

char   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight.....

* If you grow up in Hawaii , raised by your grandparents, you're 'exotic, different.'

* Grow up in Alaska eating moose burgers, yours is a quintessential American story.

* If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.

* Name your kids Willow , Trig and Track, you're a maverick.

* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.

* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well grounded.

* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black

President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that

Registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law

professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over

750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human

Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state

of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs,

Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any

real leadership experience.

* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6

years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the

governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become

the country's second highest ranking executive and next in line behind a man

in his eighth decade.

* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful

daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real Christian.

* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and then left your disfigured wife

and married the heiress the next month, you're a true Christian.

* If you teach responsible, age appropriate sex education, including the proper use of

birth control, you are eroding the fiber of society.

* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex

education in your state's school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up

pregnant, you're very responsible.

* If your wife is a Harvard graduate lawyer who gave up a position in a prestigious

Law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to

raise a family, your family's values don't represent America 's.

* If you're husband is nicknamed "First Dude", with at least one DWI conviction and

no college education, who didn't register to vote until age 25 and once was a

member of a group that advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your

family is extremely admirable.

OK, that makes it much more clearer now...

keesa from new orleans   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

THE MCCAIN CAMP WANTS TO BRIND UP REV.WRIGHT, WILLIAM AYERS,

BRING IT ON BI*TCHES
WICTH DOCTOR,PASTOR MUTHEE PALIN PASTOR
KEATHIN 5 , MCCAIN
PALIN ON TAPE TALKING THE WAR WAS OVER OIL
CHARGING RAPE VICTIMS FOR RAPE KITS
MCCAIN OLD AGE
MCCAIN SAYING BRINGING BACK THE DRAFT
PALIN PASTOR SAYING THAT THEY GONNA TRY TO TAKE OVER THE CAPITAL IF SHE BECOMES V.P OR PRESIDENT

MCFAILING/FAILING PALIN BRING IT ON WE GONNA DRAG YALL SO DEEP IN THE MUD THAT MCCAIN AINT GONNA BE ABLE TO GET UP

SO BRING IT ON BI*TCHES BRING IT ON

Tammy - KCMO   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Palin is fair game now. No more playing nice.

Douglas   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Well let's ask Sarah how her husband's plans to help Alaska succession from the USA is going? Also has Sarah seen any good witch doctors lately? Oh, Sarah how's the Troopergate investigation going? Sarah how's that new pipeline going that a Canadian company is alleging going to build? Hey Sarah ban any good books lately? Hey Sarah charge any rape victims for their rape kits lately?

I rebuke you Caribou Barbie in the name of that is wrong with the economy and the occupation of Iraq.

Tony   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

The Mccain camp is resorting to Bush/Rove tactics of 2000/2004!
The Mccain camp should worry about the appearance of impropriety in the Troopergate Investigation.
Or The fact Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain has enjoyed strong support from a lobbyist group that backs the Kosovo Liberation Army despite allegations the KLA is a Muslim terrorist group with ties to criminal drug networks and al-Qaida.

So it seems Mccain has AlQaida ties..That are alot stronger than Obamas ties to Ayers.

Someone should tell New to the scene Palin to check her own backyard before she starts sprouting lies and slander!

Sue   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Palin and McCain are showing that they will now say anything , even if it is true or not. They are getting desperate because of their sinking ratings. How sad it has to come to this. Hopefully their negativity will backfire on them. I guess if their is nothing to build up about yourself, try and drag the others down.

Obama/Biden '08

Tod, Grenada   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama was 8 when Ayres did what he did (40 yrs ago) and all of a sudden Senator Obama (now 48) is responsible for all that? Palin, get a life, go abck to Alaska and take care of your kid rather than Todd and you leaving the baby alone in Alaska. You are a shame to American people. Try talking about the "fundamentals of the economy that are so strong" according to Senator McCain. American people are sick and tired of those Swift-Boat politics. They deserve a lot better than that!!!

Kay   October 4th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

If this election was about who could use the most underhanded, dirty personal attacks then it would be no contest. McCain/Palin would win hands down. But this election is about everyday people trying to hold on to their homes, jobs and 401K's. And that's why Obama/Biden will win!

kisha ga   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

OK SO! AND MCCAIN AND PALIN ALSO A APART OF A RADICAL GROUP AND THAT GROUP IS CALL THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION! SO TRY AGAIN. MS TROOPPERGATE. WHERE IS THE DEMS 527's AT ITS TIME TO HIT THEM WITH ALL THE DIRT ON THEM.

Just Human   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Why can't they just focus on the issues and not have to bullie the other party? We have real problems and I think people want to hear answers, not lies/distortions and media "bites". Don't take things out of context. Affilation is not always what it seems...

kalu   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mccain/Palin have nothing else to tell the American people. Obama was eight years old when the Eyer issue happen and Americans understand what an eight years old can do. Mccain left his first wife undivoced and was having an affair with his current wife, Cindy the elitis millionaire Mccain ,who has no idea what a typical Americans are going through and the so call Sarah ,Miss Piggy lipstick , Palin who critized others while her daughter got pregnant at age 17, was unable to answer any foreign policy question that she was asked. She refused to suport apstinence program that could have helped her daughter and now the Republicans are talking like getting pregnant at that age is all good without a husbamd. If it was Chelsea Cilnton or Obama's daughter was pregnant will the republicans be singing the same tune? you could have seen Rush,ORAILEY and Henessey. criticizing and yelling like a mad dog

dennis from chicago   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

as of this date 10 4 08 OBAMA HAS BEEN DENIED HIS APPEAL... case number 08 cv 04083 filed in eastern pennsylvania DISTRICT COURT JUDGE BARCLAY SURRICK...PRESIDING......... BARACK HUESSIN OBAMA must now render legal PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP..........CERTIFIED COPY OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A BONAFIFIDED LONG VERSION OF HIS B I R TH CERTIFICATE...... a man of deception/ A DUAL CITIZEN........[ KENYAN/ INDONESIAN.....] not properly VETTED BY THE DNC...... possible FELONY COMING UP R E A L C H A N G E C O M I N G your way possibly to the SUPREME COURT.........

bob   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

sorry palin, your power hungry attitude is not taking you anywhere near the white house!

DonnaNOLA   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

He is friends with a FEW REPUBLICANS but I wouldn't go as far as Mrs Palin does and call them TERRORISTS , some republicans can be really mean and hateful, but I still wouldn't call them that, OK OK , maybeeeeeeee DICK CHENEY heheee …….

Kim Cowan   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Sarah Palin, in attempting to smear dirt on Barack Obama, only smears dirt on her own face. Her snotty accusations aren't the slightest bit credible. We can only hope that her vindictive, false accusations will make more people decide to vote for Obama/Biden!!

DemsUnite   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

She's desperate and pathetic. The man did bad things when Obama was 8 years old, now he's involved in Chicago politics which forced Obama to deal with him occasionally. McCain and his puppet are getting more ridiculous and low by the moment.

Tammy - KCMO   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I think this leaves the McCain campaign wide open for counter attacks such as keating 5, mccain's gambling problem, troopergate, palins witch doctor, mccain's in-laws mob ties, etc.

Tara in SB   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

So much for Honor.
What a sad commentary on someone who used to be a decent man. He's heading down the same route as Duke Cunningham.
I know a lot of WWII veterans who are crying in their graves today.

AOA   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Not the least bit surprising coming from Palin. What do you expect from an airhead?

PA Mom   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

To quote Dick Cheney, I think we're seeing the "last throes" of the McCain campaign. He was unable to beat Obama on issues, vision or substance, and unable to pull the wool over the eyes of the majority of the American people with the sham candidate Palin. Suspending his campaign didn't work, and neither did trying to cancel the debates. So now McCain will go all Rush Limbaugh on Obama by busting out the right wing's greatest hits. Soon he'll be saying that Obama is a secret Muslim. Too bad it will backfire. You betcha!

Darren   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Palin smearing Obama? I can't wait until this puppet is put back in it's box in November. Maybe when she doesn’t have the McCain posse to shield her, she’ll be forced to face her own controversy in Alaska. How can anyone still respect a woman who brings nothing more to the table than prepared attacks from the Republican swift-boat machine?

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

will someone please explain why are they still fundraising?

mc c will be looking so confident at the debate after he received this weekend the questions....hypocrite...can you think Saddleback Church?

Laurie   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

The McCain campaign is embarrasingly unethical and dishonest. To think a man who at one time was ruined, hurt, and violated by the same tactics used on him. Rove and other campaign managers blasted McCains reputation and he has chosen to sell his soul. Although he has an opportunity to create education on smear campaigns, PTSD, benefits, and dishonesty, he chooses to sell out. Palin told America during the debates she will not follow directions at the debate but will gladly follow her own rules. How can we trust her to follow the rules in our Administration? How can we trust she will do the honorable thing for America when she defies rules and ethics? Between Palin and McCane, they are on a road to the depths of depression. Wake up America! Our allies hate us; we represent dishonor and a superficial philosophy.

michael minorgan   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

give me a break..i think he was 8years old at the time he met Ayers!!! Let's bring up her excorcism at her church etc etc!!!!!!!!!! "get the witches from her!!!!!"

Turk   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Whoa, are they getting desperate

Joe, Canada   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It bespeaks of tremendous shame and disaqppointment for Mr. McCain's campaign to stoop to such nonsensical obfuscations in a quest to win an election at such a time in American political discourse. Mr. McCain's campaign, if for nothing at tall, should be mindful of the fact that many struggling democracies look to America for guidance in conducting conducting free, fair and informed elections. It does American equivocations to such countries no good when your political conversations get so clouded with such diatribes and patent falsehoods. Your politics should bring the best in Americans even when you disagree. Americans deserve better!

C Spurgeon   October 4th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

What a bunch of crap. That woman is not a nice person....

Paula   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This is not news and Obama was oly 8 yrs old.This hardly qualifies another stupid remark.This woman is not even in touch with her own campaign.What will be news is when the Troopergate results come out.The Mavericks aren't doing well.This proves their desperation.Too bad America is smarter than her.

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I dislike Palin more and more and more. She is a scary person.

Bill   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Sad but TRUE! She's right, Obama is an empty suit that oews a lot to people who are criminals and yes, terrorists.

Nelle   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

What a little toady she has become. So sad. McCain needs lies and half truths to run his campaign, the very thing he decried he would never do. A pathetic old man!

DonnaNOLA   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

He is friends with a FEW REPUBLICANS but I wouldn't go as far as Mrs Palin does and call them TERRORISTS , some republicans can be really mean and hateful .......

April in Denver   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Someone should tell this little Miss Neocon smear-mouth that this stuff won't work this time........but just in case, we all need to voice our opinion as loud as we can as the fight is now beginning....Rove Shields Up!!

Obama 08!!!

LouAnn   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Palin was probably told to say this by the McCain camp. She probably thinks she telling some new juicy tidbit, when this has already been mentioned and discarded months ago. McCain is using Palin as his personal dummy.

Victor   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Oh my God! The McShame campaign is in now in 'desperate mode'. Americans are tired of been hoodwinked and this swift-boat tactic is not gonna work this time. If the GOP think we're dumb enough to believe Obama should suffer for the crimes committed by one of his Illinois constituent when he (Obama) was just 8 yrs old then thta's another bridge to nowhere! We may have to look into Sarah and Todd Palin'c connections to the Alaska Seceessionist party...Todd was a member of the AIP until a few yrs ago!!!

Anthony   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Fear him! That's their plan. You have got to be kidding me! What about some actual plans McCain! And if I'm Sarah Palin and I care about my political future, the last thing I would want to do is use prove lies as a foundation for an attack.

Jezzebel - Sarah   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The Bible talks about the spirit of "Witch Craft" as a person who uses their influence to control, manipulate and seduce people or situation. Take a look at how Jezzebel (in the Bible) used her influence (sex appeal ...wink, wink) to seduce a nation of people. Wake up America, that Pastor was not talking about a figurative "Witch" but the spirit of Witch Craft

Also, read the book of Revelation that talks about Jezzebel. Please send Sarah Palin back home with her pack of lies. Men/Women/America don't be seduced.

I wouldn't want to see us running to Alaska after she pushes the button!

This is critical!

Obama/Biden 08

Michael-4 Obama/ Biden   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This is just another Republican political tactic to make attacks on Obama's character a centerpiece of candidate John McCain's message in the final weeks of the presidential race.What's clear is that John McCain and Sarah Palin would rather spend their time tearing down Barack Obama than laying out a plan to build up our economy.THis is really Pathatic when it comes down to lying and misleading the americian people..Shame on you John McCain for using the Atwater_Rove way of politics..

Sandra Brinson   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

It never ceases to amaze me what John McCain will do to win this election. His 'Straight Talk' motto seems to have no principlies anymore. Palin has clearly showed that she has none. Talk about power hungry!
McCain, I used to think that you stand for honesty and integrity, but that disappeared some months ago. It's really a pity.

Gary in High Point   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I don't condone what Mr. Ayers did in the 60's, but I am 65 and past those times...I don't forget the.

McCain, if he is the man man he claims to be, should be campaigning like a man, not like a little boy who has been caught doing wrong and can respond by calling your mother names.

If Obama wanted to sling real mud he could start with the Keating 5 and Cindy McCains's drug use and work from there. He doesn't need to and isn't that type of person. But if McCain insists on mudding the waters he will only hurt himself.

Corinne Halberg   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

John McCain, Sarah Palin and their handlers have told so many lies that they wouldn't know the truth if it smacked them upside the head ... actually, that sounds like a good idea. Shame, shame!!

Independent Dave   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This economy is going in the tank and this is what they are talking about?!? These people need to wake up. If Palin keeps talking about this crap I will vote for Obama. At least he talks about the issues.

Jonathan   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Wow. Palin = DISGUSTING

POW=PTS   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

KEATING 5, KEATING 5, KEATING 5, KEATING 5, KEATING 5
TROOPERGATE, TROOPERGATE, TROOPERGATE, TROOPERGATE,
CONVICTED DRUG ADDICT, CONVICTED DRUG ADDICT,

idiots for McPalin   October 4th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

How about her seccessionist ties to the AIP? Her witch craft video, her stance on not supporting raped victims, TROOPER-GATE scandal, her extra-marital affair, her blaming the press for asking her legit questions?? Get some balls.

Anne   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I guess when they have no idea what theyre doing this is the only way they think they can win. Not this time though, we are smarter and we dont want or need MCpain and his side kick.

AJ   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

How delightfully deceptive of her, and thanks to CNN for a very deceptive headline as well. Does McCain realize that her craziness is getting into the news more than any of his policies? I guess you might call that a flaw in HIS judgment.

Independent supporting Obama/Biden.

Brian B   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I'm waiting for the idiots to respond to this by saying that Barack Hussein Obama is a terrorrist and a muslim and will harm this country. Let me show you how ignorant you will sound....John McCain is a terrorist, he name is similar to Timothy McVeigh (OKC bomber). Mr. bomb-bomb-bomb, bomb-bomb Iran must be a terrorist. Let's round up all those people that look like McCain and McVeigh and send them to Gitmo Bay. Do you see how ignorant you can be?

Mc Nasty for Mayor   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Palin should go take care of her 16 year old pregnant daughter and her four kids. She is a bum and so is Mc Shame. When the GOP can't win they go dirty by all means.

Hank   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

This comment is directed at the core Repub base which believe the inuendo thrown BOs way. The hope to attract new voters? I don't know if it will work. I would hope that the voters would be more thoughtful. I am certain Palin never heard of Ayers before being provided the talking point of the day since she doesn't read newspapers. There is another high-ranking republican that doesn't read much. Oh ya... GWB.

noemis   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

It is obvious that the McCain campaign is desperate and will do or say anything to take away attention from the fact that they do not have any plans to get Americans out of the mess their party has created. For someone who likes to toss around the word "honor" their actions couldn't be more dishonorable. However, at this time in the campaign the public does not want to hear this crap from either party. They want to know who plans to help them stay in or get a home, put food on the table, save their jobs and stop the warmongering. We are tired of these ridiculous personal attacks. Sarah Palin is robotic spewing whatever is written for her and this is evident since she can't speak straight without a podium and a speech or notes in front of her.

Alberto Buster   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

These Statements show the desparation of the McCain-Palin, This also show Sarah palins pure stupidity and lack of knowledge of the issues. This is just a continuation of the Bush administration tactics! Using fear to sway people's votes! As a Christian I think that Sarah Palin should be ashamed of herself, and this woman calls herself a Christian! LOL! Christ clearly taught that the The Spirit of Fear is not of or given by God! So why is she trying to place fear in people? Who do they think they are going to fool with their fear-mongering? Not Me, I used to vote republican but now I am voting for Obama All the way!!! GO OBAMA!!!!

Cheri   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

McCain will do absolutely anything to get in the White House – even lose what little shred of integrity he had left in allowing this kind of garbage to spew forth. I hope people see through the ploy being foisted upon them and act/react accordingly: make sure Obama/Biden are the ones that will be elected President and Vice President.

Dave   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hopefully the American public will be able to see through these "throw the kitchen sink" last-ditch efforts by the McCain camp.

Now that the McCain camp has realized that they will not be able to get the American public to pick McCain, they will try hard to scare the public NOT to vote for Obama.

With the economy the way it is, though, I have a tough time thinking that the public will shift focus...

Carmen   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

i cannot believe what i just read- Pailin hits Obama for "terroist"connection. Can you believe that this woman would say something like this to the whole world- Shame on her. Sara, you are such a lier. i know that you and Mccain will loose big.

j   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Sounds like the "silly" season is in bloom. Apparently McCain-Palin (or is it Palin-McCain) can't win honestly so they're resorting to complete nonsense. Do people really want such power hungry people in the White House? With Palin wanting more power than Cheney, McCain may need to watch his back and get a food taster, should he become President.

John Hoehn   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

When ever one sees an outrageous statement coming from the wannabees, simply send the Obama campaign a donation.

Thierry   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

CNN,
Please, don't be like FOX News!

Obama08   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Crap, you got us Palin. Surely you saw that ahead of time since you've also got ties to communists being that close to Russia. :)
How cute, the McCain campaign is being negative..who would have expected that one?

Christopher   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Palin just keeps on digging herself in kimshie....Keep it up Palin...You are going a great job helping Obama getting elected by showing just how stupid you really are.

-OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Dan, TX   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Palin is truly a liar. Lies, lies, lies. How stupid does McCain think we are. How many republicans can you really get to hate America? I hope not that many. But republicans are clearly running an anti-American campaign this year. They need to be smacked down.

I am an American. I will be voting for Barack Obama. A true American success story.

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Anyone with an IQ over 50 finds this type of nonsense was to be expected by a desperate old coot and a bimbo.

TMA   October 4th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

No surprise that desperate McCain would try to defame his opponent by bringing up something that happened when he was 8 years old. McCain has no plan, nothing constructive for America.

Palin has proved she is a true Republican.

Shame on both of them.

Danny, Savannah GA.   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Keating 5 anyone?

60-yr-old white woman for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Her statement was probably made with a wink, a nudge, and a nose-crunch, so how true could it possibly be?

Matt   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

This kind of political behavior is disgusting and borderline libel. It is the desperate act of a desperate party. Palin is the terrorist.

kim   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

What a act of desperation Mccain and Palin are in big trouble and their desperate and comments like this turn more people off to them!

Commonwealth   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Yeah, and W has ties to Bin Laden and Saudi oil money. But I guess that's OK, Governor, isn't it? That's not the same thing is it?

Griff   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

CNN have this Illusion! They are my Home...... Never! Never! Never!....
My one Mission is for all my Toto's In Kenya.. To make sure Barack Obama never becomes anymore, than that Illusion....
I keep saying how much I care about the "YOUNG", of this world.. If I can prevent this Idiot of any kind of POWER. I WILL...
24/7... Has You Say...

Louis   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Palin neeeds to go back to Alaska to taking care of her down syndrome child...Not this time.....We heard that during the primary it did not work and it will not work.....You have a lot to deal with, an unmarried pregnant teenage daughter. Besides, let the whole know who you are? You cheat on your husband... I betcha your kids are not even his child because you are a town girl............. GO TO YOUR BRIDGE TO NOWHERW....

Claudia - Eugene, Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Sarah's statement is dispicable. It would be very depressing if there is anyone in America who gives any credence to this outrageous lie.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

FEAR FEAR FEAR. This is all the Republicans know. Who else is tired of being afraid???

j   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

How can Sarah Palin think of herself as a Christian and repeat such untrue remarks? I am thankful that she is not a member of my church.

megan   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

It's sad to see this sort of thing because many people are unwilling to learn the truth and will always be willing to believe the worst about Obama.

Colin   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Just when we all think Palin isn't just like the others in DC, she's obviously changing under the political pressure of John McCain. It's a bit of a shame, for once I thought we would have a cool VP.

kc wisconsin   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Clearly they must not have telivision or papers in alaska, I believe hilllary tried the ayers and rev wright stories and see how well that worked for her. Also I would not toot my horn too loudly if I was Palin considering she is still under investigation for ethics abuse not to mention if average joe ignored a subpeona his 6 pack would be headed to jail for contempt.

Brandon   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Palin and McCain are low lifes.

elaine   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

So Sarah Palin accuses Barack of "palling around with terrorists." What's her explanation of the fact her husband was a card carrying member of the Alaska Independence Party, a group that allegedly advocated secession from the rest of the United States. How is that patriotic? Oh wait, take millions of dollars in earmarks from the very citizens that you're trying to distance yourself from. Way to go Sarah. I guess after the scripted talking points you regurgitated at the debate on Thursday, it's back to the same old nonsense. I don't think you can work your way out of this one with a wink and a smile, which by the way was really cheesy I think to everyone except for that dude from the National Review. You ain't no Ronald Regan

inuk of the north   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

William Ayers' idea of change was to blow up establishment buildings. He used the slogan 'need for change now or we'll blow you up'.

This has since been shortened to 'need for change'.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

the nyt article, please take a look at the link below....the worst kind of people the mcpiglin campaign.....no more mr. nice guy with the slime ball sarah

http:/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27018244

and don't forget to google:

Alaskan Independence Party.......Palins belonged.

Brian Thompson   October 4th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

P.S.

Lets not forget all the rightwing religious zealots out there who spew hate, who claimed that

"9/11 OCCURED BECAUSE AMERICA SUPPORTS HOMOSEXUALS TO EXIST AND ABORTIONS TO TAKE PLACE, IT IS ALL THE GOVERNMENTS FAULT"

"Hurricane Katrina was an act of God to persucute the homosecuals who were going to have a parade"

And guess who all those rightwing fanatical evangelicals are the very people who support McCain Palin. They spew hate for people not like them, then rail at the government. This is McCain's base.

idiots for McPalin   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Please play the Palin witch craft youtube video. She is protected way too much, and quite honestly she did such a bad job during the debate, she gets a D for her performance.

Al   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

McCain and Palin are an embarresment. Don't they have anything better to do with all that's wrong in our country today. Obama was 8 years old when the 'Weathermen' did this....Makes me wonder. I guess we'll have to start examining Mrs. Palin's role with the Alaska Independence Party that recommends, among other things, that Alaska should succeed from the United States. That's really putting 'Country First',...just not the United States of America.

Dana in Maryland   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I guess the lipstick is off and we're left with the Pit Bull. It's about all she's good for. Just keep her away from my kids. Gov. Palin makes Bush look like Einstein, and that ain't good.

One word for the McCain Campaign, LAME. Anyone noticed lately, but McCain is looking older every day. (Gettin' meaner too)

corydig   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Sarah Palin is 100% correct. He has ties with terrorist and they also contribute millions to him. Please wake-up and see Hussein Obama as a left-wing & inexperienced anti-american fool who will destroy this country.

Alexandra   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

She's back on her high horse again since she came back from speech bootcamp–after her disastrous interviews with Katie Couric. If I were Obama I'd sue her for those comments-Let her continue with her negative comments it's just going to work against McCain.

Mary   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

It is truly a pathetic state of mind when the economy is crashing in a downward spiral for anyone to pay any attention to such smear tactic speeches. You should really really care if you can afford to stay in your homes, keep your jobs and put food on the table.Take my words, You are not insulated.The economy will get worse before it gets better.It is a global problem.Just take a look at Europe with the banking system and the bailouts taken by their governments.Over 150,000 jobs lost in September in USA.Does it not scare you? The economy should be the priority number one issue just like it is in Canada. We have our election October 14th and economy tops the agenda and you should too.Without the economy we are truly busted.

Mike O'Brien   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Is this lady 'nuts' ? Sometimes, I think that Sarah Palin lives in a 'fastasy world'. When 'reality' sets in, today, tomorrow or a week from now.., with Thursday nights 'debate' and previous 'interviews' and this lastest comment.., Sarah Palin is "not" ready for prime-time or 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. Mike in Montana

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

McCain/Palin can not win fairly so now they are going to fight dirty. It will back fire and will make people vote for Obama. Didn't Clinton try this tactic
& look what happened to her. Macain/Palin really need to quit stealing everyones material. Palin is the most disquailified person for vice president she can't even answer questions posed to her in interviews or in debates. They better not win because if they do next is World War 111.
The reason Palin cited that article because she didn't read it, I guess she doesn't read much.

CW   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

What else would one expect from a desperate campaign? They continue to lose ground and, instead of campaigning on issues that really affect all of us, they resort to dirty tactics, counting on the stupidity of the american public. Do they really think that we are all sheep who blindly believe what they say? I for one check out everything that I read or hear from both campaigns and then make my decision. I am insulted that they continue to bombard us with non-issues that are no longer relevant. What a waste of their, and our time, but if they wish to continue on the downward slope they're on, more power to them.

Obama/Biden O8

Florida Democrat   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

People dont have to wait till republicans come into the whitehouse to lie to them and deceive them like the Bush administration did. The republican are doing it on their way to the whitehouse. And the funny thing is many people who dont want to vote for Obama for the silliest of reasons are trying to believe what McCain and Palin are saying against him.

laurence   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Oh HELL! She ain't worth it... Just another republican friday night girl.

D   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

palin needs to shut up. the debate the other night showed her incompetence. When asked a question she did not know she decided to talk about energy. She is an idiot. She did not fool us. they will not fool us with this crap either. Talk about the issues and tell the people what you can do for them instead of attacking, Mccain is an old man who has lost his honor and palin is an idiot, what a ticket.

CR   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

This is pathetic and reputable organizations like CNN should not resort to publishing such garbage. THIS IS ABOUT ISSUES!!!

Mark, Detroit Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The McCain has really lost it..resorting to these kind of swift-boat attacks becasue they can't debate on them on real issues. I was undecided, but now I am voting for Obama/Biden.

bubiddy   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

How pathetic this republican ticket has become. It is nothing less than a mockery of what this great party used to be. Surely, this past republican controlled Congress, along with the Bush Presidency has shown America with out a doubt, that the upper echelon party members and it's affiliates have lowered their values and morals to sub standard levels. If these people think Americans out side of their conservative religious base will believe lies and innuendos portraying Obama as some kind of terrorist lover, I feel my party has drawn the line. I am republican on paper because my values are based on truth, values, hard work and fiscal responsibility, none of which I have seen this past eight years. I would expect my parties nominee to run on his character and record, along with the core values I just mentioned. If that is not good enough, I am appalled by the use of fear and hatred as tools against ones opponent as we are all Americans here. This has gone too far. Our current administration has ruined the reputation of our party and our Nation. If I felt for one minute John McCain and Sarah Palin were up to the task I would vote with my party, but they are both deflecting the issues and facts continuously and attacking the character and integrity of two US Senators who appear to care for our future as much as the rest of us do. The democratic ticket has worked hard to speak about the issues our Nation faces this election. Mrs Palin and John McCain seem to be working to spin the facts and avoid direct talk on what it important. Slander and defamation are not what my affiliation is about. I will vote Democratic this election and in the future, until I see some respectful, honest change in what Republicanism has become. This is why our party is loosing it's base and the democrats are gaining in size. It is not there core views on Government, it is their integrity. Republicans have become biased, divisive, racist and hateful and Democrats have become inclusive and respectful of diversity. What happened here? Disgraceful, simply disgraceful!

Josh   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

These guys are becoming obviously desperate!
Its so surprising that even after a poor vote count from house republicans in the vote on the bailout, McCain can still point to his suspending of his campaign and claim success.If he considers that good enough for him, and if that is all he could come up with even after halting all else (due to failure to multi task) and concentrating on the bailout deal, then I am not sure I want to vote for him.

Andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Who cares Palin!! Oh yeah, hey Palin umm your against re-distribution of wealth? I guess you don't listen to your lord Jesus christ. Read the bible sometime. Republicans are fake Christians. They only want wealth for themselves and businesses.. that's a complete contradiction to everything the bible teaches.

I'm sick of the media never bringing this stuff up. What are you people afraid of??

lon   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Sarah Palin has really lost all respect that I had for her. I thought she was a very respectful and smart woman but her comments proved otherwise. As a mother, I teach my kids not to lie and put others down but I guess she wasn't taught that in the backwoods of Alaska.

McCain/Palin drop out of the race. You have already lost.

Obama/Biden 08

elizabeth martin   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

PALLIN, I THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW YOU ARE NOT PART OF THE TEAM, IF YOUR PARTNER CAN MAKE A DECISION WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE THAT SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR POSITION IN THE CAMP. AS FOR YOUR COMMENT ,THAT BOAT SAILED ALONG TIME AGO. AMERICANS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR FINANCES NOT AN EVENT THAT HAPPENNED BEFORE YOUR TIME. I THINK IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO GO BACK TO ALASKA BECAUSE THE ELCTION IS OVER. STOP THE PARODY.

monica   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

If I thought Palin knew who they are I'd ask her what she thinks of Mccain's ties to his criminal pal Keating who created the 1st S&L economic crisis for Americans or his buddy Gordon Liddy. And I'd ask her how she likes how Mccain greased the skids with his own hands to make it easier for Keating to cheat Americans out of their tax dollars.
Obama had nothing to do with Ayers' actions, period.

Reed from Charlotte   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The McCain campaign is using this ignorant woman to attack Obama with vicious lies because they feel he won't respond because she is a woman and a dumb one at that. Furthermore, I guess the country knows the answer to the question, “How will McCain use Palin after the debate?” He will use her giggle, to bat her eyes and spread lies.

dave   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

You go girl!

Expose the real Obamatron

Wendy G.   October 4th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

McCain's decision to use Swiftboat tactics proves that he believes that the end justifies the means. It also demonstrates his total disregard for the public's need to have good information about the candidates. Yes, there are always exaggerations but this kind of junk is beneath everyone. Thank God it's almost over.
By the way, a lot of foreigners are sick of hearing American politicians suggest that America is the ONLY place is the world where people can realise their dreams. It's a fantastic country, but it's not the only fantastic country.

NormK   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

As McCain promised to run a clean campaign, he lies, is ignorant, or he forgets? No matter what the reason is, it's frightening.

Go McCain/Palin!   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

You tell 'em Sarah! Why the media isn't reporting on Bill Ayers I will never know.

NOBAMA '08! Use your brain, people! We need a leader!

Joe   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hockey mom and a pig with lips stick, sound like big time moron.
if she not kkk . I think this woman is very dangerous
she love life and she thinks every boby else desever death.
This is a joke and so disrepectfull to the America people.
She is a criminal on the run, she needs to go and testify
the case that is going on in her home state.
I can not understand why she thinks she is above the law.
She love her disable baby , she hate abortion, but she has no problem blowing people apart killing mouse.
Now that she is addicted to moose blood, guess who she wants suck?
Blool sucker is always a blood sucker
WATCHOUT FOR MORONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THEY ARE DANGERIOUS

Mohammad, LA CA   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Despicable. The key question is: Will the media fall for this?

Elisabeth   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Total BS that will backfire for McCain.

John   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Wow... Palin touts herself as a Christian, with good Christian values. It would seem that she easily abandons those values in a desperate attempt to disparage Mr. Obama. She KNOWS the charge is a lie yet she utters it again. Swiftboat politics.
Perhaps Mr. McCain's reprimand for his involvement with Charles Keating and the four other members of the "Keating Five" should be brought up. While McCain was exonerated of any corruption, he was reprimanded for his poor judgement. At least there is some truth to that.

JF   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I am sick of this!!! This party will go to any lengths (or sink to any depths) in its sad attempt to stave off its inevitable demise. I think there is a glimmer of hope that the American people are finally waking up and seeing the "true colors" of this bunch, and it's NOT a pretty sight ......

uncle salty   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

… And since we all know from her TV interviews what a wise and brilliant person Sarah Palin is, we should definitely listen to whatever she plops out of her mouth…

Greg   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Is this the depth to which American politics and politicians have sunk? We deserve so much more than Mrs. Palin's unformed accusations. Indeed, we demand more. Shame on her and Mr. McCain.

Jeffery -- Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Has everyone forgotten? That, while a POW in Vietnam, McCain collaborated with the enemy and made that traitorous tape? Yes, yes, he was tortured. But, then, how do we know that he, as President, won't be affected by the brainwashing he was subjected to while a POW?

Now, this is an absurd argument. But, if Sarah Palin can accuse Obama of consorting with terrorists, shouldn't we look at the possibility that McCain is a "Manchurian Candidate", of sorts?

GF   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The foul stench of desperation.

No way, No how, No McCain/Palin

Cory   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

It's not surprising that an uneducated poor-excuse for a candidate would say this in a moment of desperation....but CNN why are you reporting it? This is yellow journalism, giving any kind of credence to sensational claims that you know are false. Please have respect for yourself and your field. I will stop reading/watching CNN if you can't determine what is real news and what is propaganda. It is fine to report substantiated criticism with Obama but don't fall for Palin's garbage. The reason Obama and Biden ignores Palin is because she is empty attacks, no substance and when you respond to it you play her game....and it's the only game she has. I don't understand how she can claim to be patriotic when she knows nothing about the history of American government. If you want to report this, the headline should read "Desperate Palin falsely ties Obama to terrorism".

Tony   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Its unsustancial vicious attacks to the caracther of a candidate that disguisted me from the GOP tickett I am an independent voter thats looking very close for issues and facts on both candidates and I am sure just like me millions of Americans are disappointed with the GOP tickett please if they dont have any thing sustancial to talk about they should keep their comments and opions of the candidates to themselfs.

Thierry   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

For the last two elections, GOP had used scared tactic, fear factor strategy, lies, and negative, nasty ads to win the election. Do they have anythingelse to offer? I think that's incompetency, ridiculous, and stupid for a party to use these kind of strategies to win an election. I am not a Democrat, but Obama is more presidential than McCain. McCain looks like someone who suffers mental retardation. The worst, he chose a Palin who has no clue what the economy is about. How she is going to deal with this mess their party created? She only has Russia as her foreign policy experience; how she going to deal with the rest of the world? For the first time in my entire life I am afraid for my own country.

Obama 08   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain and Palin campaign has turned into a joke. Just like Obama stated in one of his speeches, they have no new ideas for the problems of America so they choose to speak negative remarks about him and his campaign to cover up the fact that they have nothing to offer to the American people.

Anna   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The more desperate and nasty that McCain and Palin get, the more solidly we know that we are heading in the right direction – away from their snarling, rabid campaign toward a better America. I can not wait for the relief from this nasty Republican campaign tactics. But, be vigilante against their cheating at the polls. They will try that again too in a final desperate flail for power.

jane in Columbus,ks   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Am I the only voter who finds this typical Repug type of negative campaigning to be offensive? Their are so many issues needing to be dealt with in our great country right now and the repugs are so low, and continuing to sink, that is this their only answer. Yes indeed we get it you alone are the master of the swift boating style but I have never read, seen, nor heard that swift boating accomplishes effective problem solving which is what Obama/Biden offer for the greater good. You sir and madam, and trust me I use those terms in the most sarcastic tone available to me, have nothing to bring to the table, refuse to answer even the simplest of questions and offer 4 more years of same old same old and much likely worse.Crawl back under the rocks like the rattlesnakes in the Az high country you both are and allow true statesmen to step forth and lead us out of the dark ages of the past 8 very long years.

The Fall of Troy   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Shameless! I used to admire John McCain as a man of honor and integrity. At least he was 8 years ago when he ran against George Bush. Sadly, he has morphed into a completely unprincipaled man who will say anything, regardless of the truth, in order to get elected. He is truly dragging the level of discourse down.

disbelief   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

And so since CNN reported it this way... and BO denies denies denies... we're supposed to believe YOUR side of the story? No way, No more, uh uh.. you guys are afraid to report anything real these days. You guys are on your way OUT.

Jerry Jiang   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I used to incline to republicans. However, so many of them have become shameless liers. They dare to call white black, or the other way aroung, right in front of camera. McCain is no difference. Palin is just a joke.

liz, from MO   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I have noticed that usually my comments stay in moderation for a 'very long' time especially if I post on CNN. I am keeping close eye on this one!

WI Voter   October 4th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Palin's comments make me want to puke. Unprofessional distortions.

Obama-Biden 08!

mike   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

sorry McCain

USA in 08   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

McDesperate

Scott   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Palin is pathetic. Her nomination as vice-president is a national tragedy. Of all the more qualified candidates McCain picks this nitwit. The scary part is the 30% of the population that thinks she is qualified for the job. Being mayor of a town that has a population less than 7000, and a governor of a state with 650,000 people is not a good qualification for VP. She runs a state I might add, with the highest high school dropout rate, lowest college enrollments, highest suicide rates, highest rape rates, worst conservation record, least ethnically diverse, one of the lowest levels of individual annual incomes, and the list goes on. How anyone can think this woman is qualified to be more than a 7-11 manager is beyond me. She is no reformer. She gets millions of $$ of earmarks for her state and turns around and says she doesn't. She was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it, she is one of the biggest Oil supporters there is, she is so socially conservative she makes Bush look like Carter, and true to form she spews offensive rhetoric every chance she gets. As evidence by the debate she has no grasp on the consitutionally explicit definition of the job of VP. For crying out loud she has a BA in communications not history, law or political science. Wake up people.

ken   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

i am growing weary of the attempts to win office at any expense- – whether financial or based on smearing and spreading false claims. These people...McCain and Palin...will stop at nothing to secure their own destiny. It is not about restoring honor, trust, dignity and leadership in our institutions. It is only greed and power and as an American I am ashamed of these people.

Ron   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

So...McCain and Palin are no different than Bush. They resort to "swift boat" ads when they're losing. Sarah should go back to Alaska and let the legislature finish their "troopergate" probe. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!!! I have so little regard for republicans right now, I could not see myself voting for them for a long, long time.

I hope America will not fall for the same old fear mongering. I hope Sarah will go back to Alaska, and hopefully never be heard from again.

Sara   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Palin proves her absence of knowledge, intelligence and substance every time she opens her mouth. All of the above make her one dangerous candidate. The more she talks, the more idiotic she sounds.

America is a great country. KEEP YOUR STANDARDS HIGH, PEOPLE!!!

nick Sumpter   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

well first off sarah palin is a no brain milf who doesnt know half the stuff she's talking about and to say that about obama is wrong. lets talk about sarah palin first off at the debate she could get the name of the army general right. second she didnt answer the question about what is her achilles heel i doubt if she knows what it means. third her and mccain are like the ghost and the crypt keeper she hasnt gotten to know anything about mccains plan, but she is calling out obama and biden on there plans to boost there economy.then lets take a look at her family an unwed teenage daughter who is pregnant and be forced to marry the guy no matter what the daughter says; i bet when they lose the election they wont get married anytime soon. but let OBAMA have had a teenage daughter who was pregnant there would of been a national uproar he's not fit to be president then mccain mccain talks about hes a war hero no you're not cause you got caught what heroic things did you do. your patriotic and brave for serving but lets be serious your not a hero.colin powell hero mccain not what medals do you have. im only 20yrs old and i can read between the lines of McCains crap. stop the drama vote oboma

laxbus   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

and so it starts..

In debating lingo it's called "argumentum ad hominem". If you can't defend your position (or if you don't have a position), attack your opponent...

I'm waiting for her to accidentally call him "Osama".

judy mitchell   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

What about McCain's captivity at the Hanoi Hilton. He was bombing women and children. Maybe he could account for his missions with Agent Orange drops and other maiming of women and children in Vietnam -Another war that we did not belong in. Just like Iraq and Afganistan -Bomb, Bomb,Bomb

Chris Nebraska   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

She's an idiot! Obama has called our great nation "the last best hope on Earth." How does she hope to convince anyone that Obama doesn't believe in this nation?

I don't see how the McCain campaign, with their well-documented aversion to truth, thinks Americans will believe anything they say.

Tom   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Not surprising that we are now hearing the dying calls of the failed McCain presidential campaign. They are so desperate that they are grasping at any straw. Sad how a once principled man like McCain has sunk to a level so low. I had hoped he would run a decent campaign filled with messages of hope. Instead we get slurs and lies. Very disappointing.

jay   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Palin's IQ = Bush's IQ

Nicolette   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

You can't win on the issues, so you take the low road and dig up old news that Obama has already been cleared of. Congratulations Palin, you have paved the road for the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Dawn Starr   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Referring to Palin as an attack dog is an insult to dogs everywhere. I’ve never known a dog to lie.
If the McCain camp thinks Americans will believe this nonsense then they are even more out of touch than we already thought.
Dawn
Portland, OR.

idiots for McPalin   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

CNN, there is no link between Ayers and Obama(Mendel's biography on Obama).

This is a rumor started by Sean Hannity and blew up on TV when Stephanopoulus moderated a debate between Hillary and Obama. Let's remember who Stephanopoulus is, a former Clinton White House Spokesman., this is not proven. Stop rumors. Shut up Palin your witchcraft video is being watched around the world!!!

Novita   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Sarah, do you think US image hasn't been torn enough by your other Republican (Bush-Cheney), now time to rebuild US image, we don't need a Hunter Style (after the last 8 years Cowboy style) of government....who said that conflict can only be solve with muscle, or in Alaska perhaps you can only use the pitbull's or barracuda's teeth. What a Failin' Sarah.....I believe that's not what your pastor tought you at your sunday school....as a christian, you should show more love than attack..

Drew from Green Bay, WI   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

This is certainly going to blow up in McCain's face. I understand he's trying to draw attention away from the economy and trying to energize his campaign again, but there has to be some limitations. I don't see how this would help him. It's really going to push independant further away, and I'm predicting a blowout this election after originally thinking it would be close.

Wasilla Witch   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I was wondering when the McSlime Camp was going to start trying to pin Obama to Ayers. The funny thing is that Obama was 8 years old when Ayers was doing his terrorist activities. There is no connection whatsoever. Nice try though!

Now is the time Obama thows in the "Keating 5" card. That was more recent and McCain was directly involved in this savings and loan scandal.

The Obama Camp also needs to push McCain to disclose his heath records. McCain has had recurring melanoma 4 times which means it will be coming back. What does he have to hide? Come on McCain, you coward! Do the patriotic thing and show us your records. We deserve to know your health status!

Patricia   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

A new low, Senator McCain. I didn't think it was possible.

dick delson   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

this woman is beyond stupid. republicans think she's wonderful, but she is a threat to society, much less the country.*

char   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I'm a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight.....

* If you grow up in Hawaii , raised by your grandparents, you're 'exotic, different.'

* Grow up in Alaska eating moose burgers, yours is a quintessential American story.

* If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.

* Name your kids Willow , Trig and Track, you're a maverick.

* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.

* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well grounded.

* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black

President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that

Registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law

professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over

750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human

Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state

of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs,

Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any

real leadership experience.

* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6

years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the

governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become

the country's second highest ranking executive and next in line behind a man

in his eighth decade.

* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful

daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real Christian.

* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and then left your disfigured wife

and married the heiress the next month, you're a true Christian.

* If you teach responsible, age appropriate sex education, including the proper use of

birth control, you are eroding the fiber of society.

* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex

education in your state's school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up

pregnant, you're very responsible.

* If your wife is a Harvard graduate lawyer who gave up a position in a prestigious

Law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to

raise a family, your family's values don't represent America 's.

* If you're husband is nicknamed "First Dude", with at least one DWI conviction and

no college education, who didn't register to vote until age 25 and once was a

member of a group that advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your

family is extremely admirable.

OK, that makes it much more clearer now.

Please help me send this around the world.

Middle American   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Desperate mudslinging from a campaign that is down in the polls and out of ideas. As pathetic as the Hockey Mom's credentials to hold office.

jo   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

god this will be the most ignorant VP ever......I don't think she will servive as Governer let alone VP.

Gene   October 4th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Palin, nomore negative attacks of this nature. A recent polls show that Americans are weary of this kind of stuff. By the way, the real issues related to the economy are hitting hard enough for anyone to be distracted...so change tactics!

outsider   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Media should speak for the country's sake. This woman has no brain function regarding moral, truth, justice, decency, integrity, peace, love. She really is not in this level. Maybe Carl Rove's house. But she only have 1% Rove's brain. I doubt Rove will accept her.

Peggy in Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I think I'll just turn off the TV and radio from now on when Palin and McCain come on. This is clearly their next step in the campaign: to lie through their teeth the discredit a man who will rebuild what the Republican administration of Bush and McCain have torn down!

I've lost all respect for McCain, and Palin is following him around like a poor dumb puppy.

nate from CA   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Sarah Palin acts like she is running for President. I think that Freudian slip a few weeks ago was really just her blind ambition and that empty head of hers. Her blind ambition is going to get the best of her this week and I hoping it will be while she is here in CA. It will probably happen trying to answer a reporter's question. Go get her media.

Jon from Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Sarah Palin has zero credibility. She is the biggest gimmick in the history of US politics.

idiot_nation   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

it's very clear that china will be the next leader of the 21st century, if mc_liar and winkie cutie get their way.

Tulsa   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

And she calls herself a Christian? What does the bible say about such behavior?

JimS.   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Wow.
Could McCain and Palin get any more desperate?
It won't work, losers.

phil   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

he has a terrorist name, doesn't he?

Tony, Miami   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

McCain is using Sarah Palinnucular by letting her do his dirty job. Shame on you old ....

Rodney   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This is ridiculous! McCain & Palin have absolutely nothing to run on so now they are going to try to scare the American people with a bunch of non truths about Obama. I hope the American people will see through this, and figure it is desparation on the part of McCain & Palin. If the American people believe this, then they deserve everything they have coming!

Tom Moore   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Oh, please. Here we go, the duo who promised to conduct an honorable campaign are now going to decend to an historic low in an effort to salvage a failing campaign. Karl Rove must be so proud!

hello   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Shameless McCain/Palin. Can you talk about issues rather than attacks? It never worked before and never will. Shame on you. What about Troopergate?

DB   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

It was only a matter of time before they brought up the same old debunked charges. Throw enough lies around and something might stick. There is no regard for integrity in the McCain campaign... they must really be getting desperate.

Brian, Texas   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Bring it on McCain/Palin. Let the nation see your whining, evil, defeated ways. They will go down fighting, but the key part of the statement is that they will go down. Where I live, I have only seen one positive campaign ad for McCain, and that was over a month ago. Since then all of his campaign ads are attack ads that nobody believes because they have already been fact checked. Obama shows ads that tell about his health care plan and the positive things he hopes to accomplish. I know what I would rather hear.

McCain/Palin – nothing positive to say about themselves (only smearing the competition)
Obama/Biden – giving the nation a sense of hope and change to come

Shirley   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

More McCain-Palin lies! How about your involvement with Charles Keating & the Savings & Loan Scandal Senator McCain? Senator McCain was admonished by the senate for his actions with his friend Keating. How about the gifts & trips you got from Keating Senator McCain? As for Gov Palin if you have nothing to hide why are you trying to stop the investigation of you in Alaska?

Sherrie F.   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Sorry ditsy Palin; you're just way too ignorant for the American people... because of the stupidity you continually spew and replicate from the McCain camp. It not only makes you look even more stupid because you do NOT have ONE CLUE what is going on but now just an ugly, ugly person. We do NOT want, nor will we tolerate any ignorance and ugly in any public leadership position EVER again!

You're not in your little gossip town anymore... you are a tourist to the rest of our country! You already know that we call tourists MAGGOTS! You mizz Palin are no different than a MAGGOT!

Congratulations for your Miss McMAGGOT title... I can't think of anyone better than you to deserve the title!

Helen, NY   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This is obama, my friends. Obama is a radical liberal guy who has no credibility to become our President. He is trying to avopid serious questions about himself. Obama is a total fraud.

kevin   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I wonder how Palin justifies her(and Todd's) ties to the Alaskan Independence Party, who want to see Alaska separate from the rest of the USA. Their founder has said some pretty un-American things in the past, yet Palin found it necessary to commend their work just this spring, telling them to keep up the good work (of convincing Alaskans to vote for separation).

This is the person who would be #2 to a man that sat in a POW cell while defending the same UNITED States of America. How in the world did she look her son in the eye when he shipped out to defend the UNITED Stated of America?

Independent   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Now that is down right slanderous....

I see where people are starting to call her FAILIN.....
Real dirty politics from McShame and FAILIN!!!!!!!!

Caroline   October 4th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Shame on Governor Palin. No one in the Obama campaign is launching and the main stream media is not reporting – accusations posted on the National Enquirer and other websites about her and her conduct and that of her family members. To use her position and access to the voters in the country to make these types of exaggerated statements and accusations that the Republican campaign knows are just that (not the facts) is indefensible.

DebAgain, Allentown,PA   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

One more thing.

McCain was accused of taking bribes in the Keating 5 case, but charges were dropped.

Ayers was accused of the bombings but charges were dropped. Yet the McCain/Palin campaign act as though he was proven guilty.

So by their logic, either both McCain and Ayers are guilty, or neither are.

Do they really want to go there?

JohnDoe   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Don't cave in to another SCARE TACTIC. That's all the Republicans can do.

chm222   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

It used to be that it wasn't that I didn't like Sarah Palin I just didn't want her for my VP or President. Now, I think I might actually hate her. With her new tactics I believe she has no respect for the truth or real morals and I believe this also shows her inner racism and ignorance. I don't believe that there are enough Sarah Palins in the country to spread this disease of hatred and intolerance further than the anti-government groups, but if there are it will be proof as to how far behind this county has fallen.

david   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

1960s terrorist? Those were different times 48 years ago. Didn't Palin say during the debate not to look back on the last 8 years of the Bush administration but to look forward? So why is she so concerned with 48 years ago? Palin has so many screws missing or loose under that librarian hair style.

AjB   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Palin's and McCain's smear tactics are despicable! What about questioning Palin's patriotism, given that her *husband* was a member of a group that wanted Alaska to secede from the US? The McPalin slate has no plan for our economy, no plan for our international quagmire, no plan to lead this country in a new and positive direction. Their moral authority is non-existent.

elle   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Sarah Palin is at it again...her hauty, arrogant stupid self...shooting off her mouth as she always does....She is a stupid person who sadly thinks she knows it all....but as we saw on the Couric interview, she can't even recall the magazines and newspapers she reads, because she most likely doesn't know they even exist. Keep it up Palin and you're not only going to lose this race, but you're going to get your sorry behind sued behind belief..

clark   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Running out of ideas to gain momentum on your side again huh guys? how about trying something zany and talking about important things like say, uh, the economy?

Michael   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Who is running for president, McCain or Palin? I can't even tell anymore. She is so power hungry, it scares me...

Ann   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Really? Your loose mouth, scripted speeches, say-what-you want campaigning has terrorize the nation. Please go back to Alaska to look out after the Russians.

Jim   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I demand that Palin apologize immediately and step down from the campaign for those scurrilous accusations.

Hani   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Everyone expected this to come from the McPalin.What better way then to sway from the main issues namely the economy and Healthcare.This tactic will only work with the ignorant. Old news verses the new change.

Go Obama – the almighty is watching.

Patricia, Thousand Oaks, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

STOP TRYING TO DUMB DOWN AMERICA, PALIN!!!!

Vik   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Palin, it's a little too late to be saying this stuff. Basically all the people who've made up their minds are set and the undecided voter will be turned off by your vulgar attitude. It was nice of you to stick to the script force feed to you at the debate, but we need people with a little more brains running the country. You're not an attack dog, you're a woman, have some dignity and start acting like one!

Dennis   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

So, does being keynote speaker for (first she was a member then she wasn't) the Alaska Independence Party make you particularly patriotic. The founder of the party said he hated the United States and all it stands for. I guess that doesn't count since only her husband was a member, unless now history's changed again and he was't either.

Vinny   October 4th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

What a joke!

How despicable!

More distractions!

Instead of giving the American people their vision of where we should be as a nation; more jobs, a strong economy and a united country, McBush and Failin can only attack, attack, attack. These coming from an ideology that has rewarded wealth and not worth and celebrated political parasites and economic vampires in wall street. 8 years is enough.

Can we afford more of the same?

mary   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

If John McCain wants votes then he needs to set forth his plan for all of us to see, otherwise no amount of bashing and trashing will endure us to him.

He needs to lose the Palin, and get a real running mate. She is nothing but a lipsticked mouth spewing what-ever words pop up on her teleprompter and we deserve better than that !

JU   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

pathetic.... the mccain campaign is shooting blanks now... they have nothing left to offer as far as the real issues go, so they are getting out the manure spreader....

next will be the 'obama is a secret muslim' ads.....

Solomon Freeman   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

The palin of a woman is sick.

WOMEN FOR OBAMA!   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama wasn't even born or only a baby when Palin accuses him of a terriorist connection with Ayers. The Republicans are nothing but lies and more lies. Palin is nothing but a road wh- – -e who hides from the new media because she doesn't know her a– from a whole in the ground. She is so out of touch, as is her running mate, with America today. Of all the brilliant Republicans McCain could have chosen and he stooped so low as to choose her. She is a joke. Everybody is laughing. She was hilarious at the debate. She definitely is not presidential "material". Obama will be the winner in this race and all the lies Palin and McCain can cook up will not make one iota of difference. (signed) Josephine Six-Pack, Oh gosh darn it.

OBAMA 'O8!!!!!!!!!!!!

The high road   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

SEN OBAMA, JUST CONTINUE TO STAY THE HIGH ROAD. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO GAIN BY STOOPING TO THE DIRTY LEVELS THE MC CAIN CAMPAIGN AS WAGED AGAINST YOU.
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Wow this Mcain-Palin ticket is so pathedic! This is a new low for them! Maybe they should spend sometime explaining how they are going to fix the issues our country faces... o wait they dont have a clue how!!

Shaun   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

It's getting desperate for the GOP....Almost time to end the suffering

barbary   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This is one of the most disgusting things I have ever witnessed. Truly despicable and coming from a party that simply does not care any longer about ethics or morals. I wouldn't even be able to shake hands with a moron like her for fear of getting a kind of dirt on me I could never wash off.

tsmith   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This is lying at it's best! I will never vote for a Republican! Can they come up with a plan for anything?

Rosemary Walker   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I find this latest low level tactics by the McCain/Palin ticket to be unamerican and quite frankly desperate. It is in my opinion that as an american, I would not want these two candidates to represent me as my leaders. Both McCain/Palin are disgrace to ole glory and I would venture to say as I was taught by my parents, "If you don't have anything nice to say about another person, then keep your opinions to yourself."

Julie   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Pretty gross on Palin's part to make an accusation of this magnitude. Especially considering that she doesn't seem to understand the strength of her own ignorance.

Ali Sayed   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Those are extremely inflammatory, uncalled-for remarks. John McCain and Sarah Palin have gone to a new extreme low by projecting these baseless attacks. McCain is just trying to divert our attention away from his unrealistic economic plan by using these low-road tactics. At this rate, Obama will win the presidential election by a landslide.

Mike Smith   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures. McCain/Palin are victims of their own reality; stuck in the unenviable position of advocating for the war in Iraq while the American economy teeters on the brink of collapse. The Bush administration shifted from pro-conservative to socialist/fascist almost overnight leaving McCain/Palin to preach "maverick" idealism without articulating a clear or compelling message to differentiate from the leadership of the status quo.

Expect to see more of the same metaphorical "Obama Voodoo Dolls" being dressed up with turbins, dangled in the spotlight and stuck with verbal needles by the McCain/Palin (Geppetto/Pinocchio) team in a futile effort to divert attention from their flawed, fragile and beleagured campaign for the presidency of the United States.

Donna   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

McCain/Palin are showing just why we don't want them to take office. Since they are slipping in the pols they do what Republicans do best. LIES!! We've had 8 years of lies and no solutions. NO MORE! Why is it that as a country we have to stoop to this level. Hopefully, people won't fall for the line of baloney this time around. Shame on you McCain/Palin you've sunk to a new time low. Please Obama, keep to your guns and stick to the issue's. You've got my vote!

MaryMaryQuiteContrary   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This from a woman whose husband supports a group that wants Alaska to be it's own country and break away from the United States anymore.

This woman scared the bejesus out of anyone with enough sense to try, just TRY to imagine her as President!

YIKES!!!!

JohnLee   October 4th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This isn't politics Palin/McCain – this is smearing and swift boating. I'm still trying to figure out why I once supported McCain. What did I actually see in him?

Deain ,New Jersey   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I guess when your delema is that your falling way behind in polls,you pull out of a battleground state and start fling poo from trees.

Joel   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I guess the N.Y. Times is one of the papers she reads or someone reads for her that she couldn`t name when katie Couric asked her
what papers she read

Jack   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

She has ruined his campaign. This is just going way too far. I just can't vote for this ticket in good conscience. I mean this woman would be a heartbeat from the Oval Office. That is just scaring me. I like McCain, but she is too radical for me.

Robert   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

You know it is a disgrace that as great as we claim that we are as a country, we even give idiots like Sarah Palin a platform to demonstrate her ignorance and stupity.

I am not running for VP and I know a lot more about issues facing this country both domestically and internationally.

AMERICA, WAKE UP. DON'T BE FOOLED 3 TIMES by this wacko right wingers.

Bryce Mohan   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

You've got to me kidding me. Obama was a child at the time Ayers involved in the weatherman...and oh, by the way...he wasn't even convicted of a crime.

Sarah Palin: Doesn't know what the bush doctrine is, can't recall what she reads on a daily basis, doesn't remember which supreme court cases she disagrees with, can't recall which specific times McCain fought for regulation of the financial industry, said she would 'absolutely' go across pakistans border to hit the terrorists...

Did I forget to mention she's already under ethics investiagtion?

Is it just me or is the entire McCain compaign based on trying to scare voters with half truths and outright lies?

Do they actually have any solutions to share with the american people?

Maybe it's time to suspend the compaign again.

Mike   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

She's absolutely right. Wake up, moderates, and take a very close look at Obama's friends and his voting record in the U.S. Senate. To say that he is extremely liberal is a gross understatement.

Mccain is a liar   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Not this time republicans, we aren't as stupid as you think Mccain campaign!

DonnyBrook   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

This just goes to show how reckless and irresponsible Sarah Palin truly is. She was probably reading from a couple of 3×5 cards when she spoke, anyway. All she does is parrot John McCain; even when she does have an original thought, she sticks her foot in it. If she is going to shamelessly hurl accusations about something that happened years ago, then maybe half of America still loves their ex-spouses, or secretly wants to go back to work for ex-bosses, or seek out ex-lovers from years ago. Using her logic, if you once supported something, or even hinted at supporting something, then you must always support whatever that something is. I wonder how that goes for her Trooper-Gate controversy?

Barbara   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I am 67 years old and for the first time I have voted for a democrat.
Just tell Obama that it's in the mail. Change is needed. Don't let McCain and his hockey mom running mate stop you from telling the American people what you will do for them. I lived in Arizona for 30 years and don't know what McCain has done that I should vote for him. Oh, yes he and Bush got us into a war that we shouldn't be in.
PS my husband voted for you as well. score 2 to zero.

Lipsticks on Pig   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

This woman is pathetic. Isn't the time the Obama campaign starts going after her? We all know she will start whining sexism. This stupid woman, who can't mention the newspapers and magazines she reads or the Supreme Court decisions she has disagreed with is ill-qualified even to be a small town mayor.

CJV   October 4th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

McCain and Tucker Bounds = Bush and Karl Rove. No substance, no ethics, pure liars. We've had enough. Us independents are smarter than you give us credit for, Mr. McCain and Mrs. Palen.

Vote Obama-Biden for a better tomorrow.

Eric   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

GOP desperation, this people are sick.

Charlie in Maine   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Do ya really want to go back that far friends of Charles Keating? Besides Barack Obama was not even walking yet in the mid 60s. McShame was an adult when he did his thing for Keating.

Iris   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This is so disgusting and even reason more why the McCain-Palin ticket is unworthy of my vote. I would much prefer Palin tried to do a little more research on the economy and what she could substantively bring to the White House than smear and lies. The ONE TIME she picks up a newspaper...it's not to find out what's happening in the financial world but gossip! Pathetic!
I'm going to take a page from Hillary..........Shame on you Palin!

Griff   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

You have to excuse my typing faults. Who would ever believe I could type 60 word a minute, 50 yrs ago.. But my Eyesight is not what it used to be... This message is to anyother Bloggers. I suppose,

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Sen. Barack Obama was a young boy – just 8 years old – when Ayers was conducting his horrible activities. Obama is not a terrorist, and he can NEVER be held responsible for the actions of Ayers. Everyone knows that Barack has condemned Ayers' actions.

RobWA   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

LMAO!! So sad old man and incoherent Barbie, won't work this time. People are SICK OF ALL THE NEGATIVITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob (Illinois)   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I'd like to say I'm surprised at Palin saying this crap but I'm not. She just solidified her credentials as a GOP campaigner: When you can't win on the issues throw garbage.

Jorve, Jonas (Tallahasee, Florida)   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Senator McCain, you are the father of the Republican Party with a great personality. Please, Sen. McCain, do not involve in a dirty politic like that. It is not good for the country right now. This country needs good examples and strong leadership not dirty craps.
Mr.McCain, let me give you an advice" Napoleon Bonaparte remains One of the greatest military leaders in France history even if he was defeated by a small Haitians military army in 1803. Heroes stay Heroes even if they lost a war."

ELias   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Not surprising at all. This election is not close and McCain knows it. These types of attacks are desperate attempts from a desperate campain. What Mccain needs to do is begin protecting his legacy. He is a great American and I'm sure he does not want to be remembered as a low down dirty politician. His campain is moving in that direction. Sad, so sad.......

Larry-Minn.   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Isnt it just like Obama after the fact that he isnt friends with him..Just like quitting the church after 20 years of being a member. Like a little kid catch throwing a snowball...."I only threw one!" hahaha

jhsm   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

The fact that Palin's version of Christianity apparently doesn't want people to work in charitable organizations, if one of the members did something despicable 4 decades ago should speak for itself. Shut up Sarah.

Joe   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

You know your campaign is over if you have to resolve to kitchen sink tactics like Clinton did against Obama. Obama had to endure vile attacks throughout spring so he will have no problem holding his ground for a month.

McCain and Palin are hearing the fat lady in the background getting louder.

Georgia Democrat   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Continue with you negative comments Palin you will not be the next VP or president or I will move to Rome!!! Our country deserves more than an average Joe or a Hockey Mom!!! So go govern Alaska for you have nothing in common with me or the views of real Americans. Drop Out Go Home So McCain can choose a real VP pick. You have Blown his chances for becoming the next President and he has you to Thank. Maybe he should've chose Lady De Rothschild or Campbell Brown. Anyone that has a common sense and deals with Real Issues.

Iowa Independent   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It is time to SEND PALIN back to Alaska to MOOSE hunt....and hopefully SHE is charged with corruption for wrongful firing a State employee for "personnal" reasons!!!!

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Is this woman nuts?????????????

Kathy   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This is all they have left, and independents aren't going to appreciate these kind of lies and distortions on Obama's character.

BAM in Maine   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Let's see, McCain has no plan for the economy, no plan to get out of spending billions in Iraq, he'll deregulate healthcare as he did the banking system, and picked a Tina Fey look alike as his running mate, ok, I get it, time to Switft-boat.

Ed   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Palin? Thanks, but no thanks.
She is so full of it!!!

Kip D. Fisher   October 4th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Well here we go again, more of the same Republican tactics, focus on personal attacks and negative ads instead of what they are going to do for the country. Why can the Republicans not focus on the real issues that affect real people? Because they dont have answers, they just have fear of losing the white house, and they will resort to whatever tactics they have to, even Karl Roves swift boat tactics. I hope this backfires on McSame. I'm so tired of this divisivness, the so called "your either with us or against us" mentality. Its becoming more and more obvious that Obama/Biden is the ticket for change, and McCain/Palin is just more of the same.

emtp JB   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

What a stupid, idiotic thing to say!! Could she possibly think that anyone will believe her B.S.?? Keep it up Sarah and we'll be glad to send you back to the moose of Alaska. YOU ARE A JOKE! DON'T TRY TO LOOK LIKE SOMETHING YOU ARE NOT...INTELLIGENT!!!!

Tegan   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Palin needs to remove the word Christian from anything to do with her. Being Christian has to do with telling the truth and being kind, good, etc. I noticed the Bible wasn't something she could list as something she reads.

Stop hiding behind a label that doesn't fit you Sarah. You are a total mean spirited phony woman.

Bruce - Grand Rapids, MI   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

You know, interesting that Palin would say this, considering the fact that her husband belonged to a group that advocated the succession of Alaska from the United States–(treason?). I suppose if we go through everyone's friendships we will find people that society would not find appropriate. How is that in anyway indicative of the issues to become President. I have noticed that Gov. Palin likes to give jabs, like where she criticized Couric. I think most people who have watched that interview (Republican and Democrats alike) understand that it wasn't Couric that was reckless or unprofessional. I suppose one of the best ways to deflect attention is to try to direct it to others.....

ricardo williams   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

OK. Palin we don't care about these issues. We care about health care and jobs. McCain doesn't have any plans for the economy and his health care plans is outrageous. McCain wants to give tax break to Oprah and company who don't need it. Sarah Palin you are likable but slightly annoying. You are pushing your luck. The last time Americans voted on likability they ended up with George Bush. We don't care about slander. We are afraid of more of the same.
Why don't you suggest that McCain put his houses and cars on EBAY? That will be a sign of change.

Don   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

This is what we call a desperate statement. An unqualified woman to be president of this country is accusing Obama of terrorism. Shame on McCain!!!

PA   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

What a pity! what a disgrace! McCain/Palin are falling back in the state polls. They are resulting now to desperate smear attacks to win. The american people deserve to hear about the solutions to fix the U.S. economy. Look who is talking? Sarah Palin is under ethical investigation in Alaska. If she has nothing to hide, she should think about anwering questions in the troopergate investigation in Alaska; not cite executive priviledges.

GnosticMan   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

idiots, i am so glad that mccain and palin are such idiots. it will be that much easier to defeat them in a few weeks.

ScottPruden   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

WHO READ THE STORY TO HER????
I THOUGHT SHE WAS ILLITERATE!!??? YOU KNOW, "WE HOCKEY MOMS AIN'T GOT TIME FOR NO READIN' AND RITIN'"
WHAT A BUFFOON!!

Sean   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Blow that Swift Boat up before it reaches you Obama, and then McCain's chances of getting into the White House will go down with it!

marvin   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Let's see, Sarah Palin's HUSBAND belongs to a secessionist political party, but somehow Obama being an ACQUAINTANCE of Ayers is worse?

Nice try. Not a credible threat.

Todd Palin is a terrorist! (see how it sounds?)

Mike   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

So Sarah is a pit bull with lipstick, on the attack. Then she probably doesn't mind if those attacked fight back. If Obama really did cavort with radicals, can we say that Palin is cavorting with idiots? Can she argue that simply knowing someone is the same as adopting their ideas? If so, she is forever aligned with the radical right - regardless of her own thoughts and actions. Perhaps this is "palienation" - the separation of Palin and her supporters from reality.

Jenn   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Sarah Palin should choose her attacks wisely. One word: troopergare

Brian Thompson   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Anyone who has been reading plitical news on line is well aware of this false accusation in the way that the McCain camp is implying.

First off, William Ayers was never convicted of any of the things Palin cited.

Secondly he is currently a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago with two master degrees in early education and one doctorate degree in education.

How is Obama connected to something that occured when he was six years old and living in Hawaii. The guy held one fund raiser, I could see if Ayers was on Obama's campaign, you know like McCain having all those lobbyists on his.

This has been hashed and rehashed. It is a non-issue, but the Republicans know that fear works. Fear distracts.

But, please Mrs. Palin, please tell us about your ideas of moving forward.

Ramki   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Palin is simply pathetic. She does not have substance and has gone to the extreme. Surprising to see that many in GOP could not see the emptiness in her talk.

Richard   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Two wars a faltering economy and this is what McCain/Palin want to talk about with voters. Really?

Lets talk about Pailin's husband who was a member of a group that wants Alaska to seceed from the United States. And if her husband has these beliefs then what will Pailin do in the Whitehouse. And no she wasn't 8 when they got married. And no they have more then a flimsey I've been in his house once and on a board with the person relationship.

carol   October 4th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

It's the same old thing with the McPalin ticket......they are down in the polls dues to incompetence and lack of leadership skills....so here they go again putting out negative adds.
We are SO OVER this crap.....where are their solutions to solve this countries problems.....financial, corruption, end the war, jobs, better wages, equal wages for women etc etc!!!!!!
Just what does John McCain offer.....nothing, same old talking points....I suspended my campaign, I can fix it, I can win wars, I know how to do it and the list goes on!!!!!
When you have no plans of your own all you have left is negativity.....and boy does he thrive on that.....MR CLEAN CAMPAIGN, MR COUNTRY FIRST, MR REFORMER.......all nice slogans John McCain likes to give himself and not ONE of them true.
I don't know how he has the nerve to think of himself as honorable, because he is far from that......time for John McMaverick and Sarah ....I'll get back to ya" Palin to just go home!!!!!
Elvis left the building years ago and it's now time for the both of them to follow suit!!!

Dandelion.   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This woman aggravates me more than any other politician. She is incredibly cocky and yet she is incredibly unqualified. Her folksy persona is so disingenuous, anyone who falls for it is a total moron.

chas alabama   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Keep talking Palan, your ignorance is showing

James   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

My favorite part about Pitpulls is that many only lash out when provoked. This latest attempt at lies is hilarious.

Some facts:

While the Bridge To Nowhere was never built, Palin took the money from American tax payers anyways, making her state responsible for more earmark money per person than any other state in the USA.

Palin's Inauguration as the governor of Alaska was sponsored by BP the oil company.

Palin fired a statetrooper who she didn't want on the force because he divorced her sister.

Palin tried to ban books and when the librarian refused she fired her, the librarian was later hired under pressure from other political figures and local government.

Palin's husband works for Big Oil as a Field Operator for BP

Palin thinks that even woman who are raped should not be allowed to have abortions.

Palin constantly says that god is telling her what to do and that god hates the ideas of other people if they disagree with her

Just some food for thought

Obama/Biden 2008

victor imperia   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

MCcain+Palin = desperate & shameless.

will they interject race as their last resort if their ticket keeps slipping in the polls?

I wouldnt put it past them being that MCain has already sold his soul.

AMERICA ...............GET READY FOR SOME UGLY POLITICS OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS

Dwayne   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

They are evil!

They know they will not win, so they are playing dirty!

Isn't it funny, they so religious yet these tactics they use are more inline with evil then good,

I guess they will be asking for a lot of forgiveness when all this is done! Probably in tongues too.

michael walls   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Boy, now this is desperation at it's best, Is ok to step up your attacks, but with LIES this is truely sad. Oh and who would take a canidate serious that send SHOUT OUTS like she was at a night club, not in a debate, call it folksy call it what ever I just call it a person who does not have a clue. I guess that picking a woman to to get the Hillary Clinton voters didn't work out for you huh, John. Maybe if you had picked a true knowledgeble, experienced woman instead of a Hockey MOM, maybe you would not be falling furthur and furtur behind in the polls. Hey John guess what Americans are not stupid.

Brian   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I absolutely sincerely hope American people are brighter than this.

Again, desperate and absolutely low move by John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Well, angry and very annoyed but somewhat expected for these swift boating to happen.

People wake up plz. Don't be fooled by these failed and corrupted politics!

Go Obama/Biden 08' & 12'

payback   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

palin, is shameless....how dare she. her and husband, belonged to a group in AK. known for wanting to separate from the lower forty-eight....If that's belonging to a TERRORISTS GROUP. what's-up with that.

Chuck   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

She's sick. I've met with Barack Obama. He is a good man who loves his family and America. Palin is worse than a joke, and anyone who believes she is qualified as VP is simply wrong. Folksy? Attacks like these aren't folksy. They are divisive and ignorant.

Jacqui   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures. But please Gov. Palin, you are in violation of the Word of God when you slander people. Also, I would like to remind you that we have all forgiven your daughter her violation against God. Or wait, does God forgive Republicans their sins and not Democrats or even anyone who more than thirty years ago committed a wrong and has since repented by his actions.

Cheryl McCord   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

And which newspapers and magazines does Sarah Palin read?

ALL OF THEM..............

Ruth   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Of cource once she realized that her debate staged performance has not worked in changing the polls, the only strategy remaining is tearing down Barack Obama's Character. No thoughts on any reasonable policy to attract voters.Pathetic . Obama/Biden 08!!!!

JBP   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

How dare she?! What a negative, negative woman. Why doesn't she focus on what she wants to do for the American people instead of trying to tear someone else down.

karen   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

It is very sad that Sara is taking that low road to nowhere. It sad for the country

joeparadis   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This attack by Palin is despicable. However, this tactic got George Bush elected and has resulted in the worst presidency and the worst economy in a very long time. If America wants a repeat, Palin and Vinegar Daddy John are your candidates.

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Everyone who has half a brain already know that this kind of nasty tactic of McCain-Palin is a FALSEHOOD and has been debunked many times. But I guess if one has an evil heart, if one is unqualified to be VP and president, and whose campaign is in the toilet; then I guess it's the only thing one can try to dig up.

This evil and unqualified ticket – McCain-Palin – is a disgrace and definitely the America people deserves better!

Oliver   October 4th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

America we need to open our eyes.
This is just one more example of what Obama really is.

What does it take for peolpe to understand that Obama is Anti-American.

We havent seen his real face yet!

David   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I think that this is a misscalcuation on the part of the McCain campaign. This sort of thing has been exhausted and the ignorent people who buy into stuff like this are a small and preconvinced minority. The manner in which the McCain campaign has been run and the people McCain has chosen to surround himself with are enough to send the majority of 'undecided independants' to the Obama ticket.

x hillary supporter   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

The American people need to know of obama's radical and terrorist connections, let the chips fall where they may. If he has nothin to hide why worry. But it is going to be brought out.

Jackie   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

All I ever hear from her are jokes and insulting things aimed at Obama and Biden. She should concentrate on the scripts she's given to recite . Her comment about Obama and Mr. Ayers is old hat and not true. Obama/Biden are talking about the problems and solutions that effect this messed up country. My mama always told me not to point fingers cause your thumb is pointing back at you. Shame on you Palin, especially when you're supposed to be so religious.

Einar A. Elsner   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

This is truly pathetic, to see before our eyes the gradual decay of John McCain into a caricature. What a sad way to end what had been a good political career.

Lorraine   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Sarah Palin keeps boasting to voters that she is a maverick, that she took on Big Oil in Alaska and stood up for what is right and that she will bring the change she brought in Alaska to the white house. From what I have seen about Sarah Palin in Alaska, she is all about continuing corruption and abuse of power in politics.

Sarah and Todd Palin have already shown their contempt for the rule of law by ignoring subpoenas. Sarah Palin as Governor has even been using a private e-mail account to shield government business from public scrutiny. We have all seen this pattern of behavior under President Bush and this will most certainly continue into the white house if McCain Palin are elected.

Lionel, GA   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Say it ain't so Sarah.

This is coming from someone that is being investigated for ethics violations in her home state of Alaska. Also, based on her tax returns it looks like she could be under another investigation for tax evasion. No per diems have been reported as income.

Obama was 8 years old when those bombings occurred and the only reason he knows Ayres is because they both live in Chicago and were on the same board doing charity work. I am sure that in McCain's 72 years of being on this planet he has known folks with backgrounds that can be viewed as scrupulous. Especially all the time he spend in those casinos shoot craps. I notice that he did not include his gambling winning and /or losses in his tax returns. I believe that is a violation of our tax laws.

Martha Rowe   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

To my eternal chagrin, I donated money to John McCain's campaign in the primaries. He is incapable of running an honorable campaign and will do anything to win, no matter how dishonest. I am a Republican who thinks our ticket is a cause for shame.

Kay   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

People, we have never had a Candidate for National office not do an interview on CNN. Let's demand it or are we in North Korea or Cuba?

Peter from OH   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Palin as McShames attack dog; the worst from the McShame campaign is still in front of us. These losers have nothing to loose anymore, they are two laughing stocks already.
What is even more dangerous than a pitbull? A cornered pitbull.

Wanda in Smyrna, GA   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a psychotic, ignorant clown and she's very dangerous for our country. It's a shame the way the McCain campaign has used her as a puppet to try and get the female vote. Sorry, it won't work. American women are way smarter than that. Sarah, shut your trap and go back to your igloo and stay there.

Obama/Biden '08

Antonyo Burks   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

UMMMM I dnt thinl no one buying that this time, that was 40 years ago Obama was eight hahahhaha Please Palin go back to Alaska take Mclame with ya! OBAMA 08

Gloria   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Rats will attack anyone in sight when they are cornered. Palin has a lot of gall, when she is under investigation for abuse of power.

Sounds like she is exactly what she claims not to be...a Washington insider.

TKW-New Mexico   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

This is ridiculous! This witch is crazy! WAKE UP AMERICA! These the McCain camp doesn't put country first. They are all about fear mongering. They're desparate, they will do anything to win!

Colin   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Sarah Palin pals around with someone who thinks the US is so imperfect that he joined an Alaskan Secessionist party. Sarah calls him "husband".

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Once again, we see sleaze and misrepresentation coming from McCain and Palin. See the NYT debunking of this relationship. I guess the GOP is trying the old tactic of trying to throw as much mud as possible at their opponent in the hopes that something will stick.

Gina   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I guess the country is about to see just how low the Republicans can go... they are proving themselves to be truly pathetic.

Kaeo   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

To suggest that Obama has terrorist ties is to in many ways suggest that he is a terrorist. This is a wreckless statement by the McCain campaign and completely out of line.

SDYARBER   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Please Mrs Palin, do you think the people are stupid enough to find your comments beliveable that Obama pals around with terrorists. what when he was 8? Please try and stay focused on the issues. It's the economy stupid!

Wake Up America   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I wish Falin and her lies would go away. I am so tired of hearing that nasally, high pitched, fast talking voice of hers.

The Republicans messed up the economy, they got us in 2 wars at one time. The AMERICAN DREAM of a house, a car and dog has been reduced to a cheap apartment, a real used car and a mix breed stray. It just aint right.

Phyllis   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

It shows you what Palin's level of reading comprehension is! It is apparent that she and her "running mate" do not look at issues objectively. And they are attracting the same kind of mentality as theirs!

ED HINDERS   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I WOULD THINK MCCAIN AND PALEN WOULD BE THE LAST PERSONS TO ATTACK OBAMA'S CHARACTER WHEN CONSIDERING THEIR OWN PERSONAL LIVES. I THINK MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA ARE FAMILY ROLE MODELS.

Alex   October 4th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

What a slimeball of epic proportion Palin made. How low can the campaign goes???

and hah! I knew it! McCain campaign wanted to focus away from national issues and onto Obama's characters. Its may works in 2004 because of less severe issues that popped up during that time with Iraq War, Immigration, and Homeland Security. But this time, the stakes are extremely and emotionally high, we can't risk ourselves to go through the same slimeball attacks of 2004. We are too educated and too aware about what been going on this time and we can seek out truth and lies from both campaign.

So far, Obama/Biden seems to be the best candidates for focusing on issues AND attacking on lies and policies from McCain/Palin rather than just attacking their characters AND better judgments on how to handle the crisis in America. McCain gonna sink with his borrowed strategy of 2004, it won't work on us this time!

WE CAN, YES WE CAN TAKE AMERICA BACK

Obama/Biden for '08

VP - North Carolina   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

VERY DISGUSTING that she would open her mouth and utter such hatred!!!!!! LOL for condeming Barack for the actions that someone was arrested for and charges dropped some 40 years ago when Barack was 8 years old. What a joke!

Sad that she is just a regular street walker for the McCain camp!!!! God have mercy on you!

Jim   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Desperation on the part of the McCain campaign is very apparent. Resorting to the same people and tactics that sunk his 2000 campaign is the last act of a failed campaign. It's sad, really. I guess his stated desire to be President no matter what, even if it requires constantly lying, will be his legacy.

Andrew Lee, Nashville, TN   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Pretty sleazy McCain......pretty sleazy.

MELADEE LINDSEY   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

more of the same. Fear and hate got Bush 8 years is that all the GOP
has to offer the country. What about jobs ,health care Tax breaks
GIVE ME A BREAK

VOTE FOR THE CHANGE WE ALL NEED
OBAMA 08

Dave, Houston, TX   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

It's great that she has no conscience about lying. She'll need that if she wants to be the next Dick Cheney.

keith   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Even if Obama met him a handful of times, it is not fair to call Ayers a "terrorist". Terrorist is a term reserved for Muslim extremist and used by the McCain campaign to incite fear in the electorate. It is insulting and ridiculous to call Ayers a terrorist for federal bombings 40 years ago. What he did was dispicable, but it was another time and it occured when Obama was in grade school.

I thought McCain was going to change politics and be a bi-partisan President. ...Not with these frivolous attacks....

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Sarah Palin has NO qualifications for her position and is too ignorant to know how dangerous she really is. She terrifies me as she attacks on trumped up charges because she has no substance to her own position.

adem, oakland CA   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

BREAKING NEWS;

John MCcain is giving up on his campaign, and endorsing Karl Rove.

molly   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

gabbage, they are now bottom feeding, not this time, NOT this time!!!

Greg, San Francisco, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

It is only going to get uglier from here on out. McCain and Palin are facing almost certain defeat and will now pull out any manner of lies and slander to attempt one last 'Hail Mary' in the election. There is absolutely no compelling reason to vote FOR McCain/Palin so they must make a case against Obama. It won't work but all Obama supporters should be ready to get out there and hit back.

sick and tired   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

How can Palin say anything when she won't even abide by her own judicial system. You better be careful Palin, you forgot how messy you were and still is in Alaska. McCain can't shield you from all your dirt.

Juan   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

yeah, yeah, another scripted, memorized comment she should have mumbled in the debate while avoiding answering the real questions.

rich   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Palin and McCain are desperate at this point. Previously undecided voters are choosing Obama and Biden, all that McCain and Palin are doing is pandering to their base with their desperate mud-slinging.

EJ   October 4th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

McCain is desperate, weak, shameless, and sad. People saw through the other gimmicks and they'll see through this one too. How ugly to prey on fear and 9/11 trauma this way.

SD   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Let me get this straight...a man of mixed racial heritage, educated in American schools and colleges (some the best I might add), born and raised in the US with 2 small litle girls (who are absolutely beautiful) is a terroists. Maybe that's why we can identify the real terrorist cells in the United States, because we don't have a good matrix for them. Let me try; born on foreign soil with deep ties to that and other countries, pays mostly in cash, a loner, ect...see what I am saying.

carolyn Jones   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This should come as no surprise as McCain and Palin have little to offer the American people. Sadly, my GOP has hoodwinked the electorate this way over the last 8 years. This year, only the ignorant will fall for that.

And.....as a woman with a graduate education, I am insulted that McCain would think that I would fall in behind the "Stepford Wife" he has chosen as his running mate.

Jenny   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Its called desparation.

Erin in Oklahoma   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I hope that this nation will not buy into distractions and b.s. We can't afford it now.

Obama/Biden 08

sandy   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

She and the entire McCain campaign are disgusting. No matter who I chose to vote for, this is unacceptable. If they can't beat him fair and square without this type of disgusting trash, then they should give it up. I now know that I am definately voting for Obama.

SFSportsFan   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Break out the Palin pastor video protecting her from witches. Let's talk about troopergate and Palin's cronies avoiding subpoenas. These attacks should not be allowed to go unanswered

LMani S. Viney   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

At some point America, we have to make a stand against attacks like this. This is not about Obama nor McCain but the respect and integrity of the process in which our President is chosen.

For a campaign to stoop so low to go into personal attacks in the midst of one of the most historice economic crisis, in the midst of two wars and in the midst of the pain of so many Americans dose a disservice to our country and ALL of its citizens.

Before anyone goes partisan let me ask you this. Would you approve of this action for your children to follow if they too one day sought the Presidency.

At some point we need to rise above this era of Lies, Deciet and Decpetion.

Ben   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

There goes the last shred of respect I had for McCain...

Annie from WI   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

McCain and Palin: Desperate as a wounded animal.

KJ   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Ms. Palin Americans are tired of the lies and the politics of fear. If that is all you got give it up. If you have something positive and truthful to say then people may start to listen.

Allison   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Absolutely pathetic.

Leslie   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hearing that Gov. Palin has launched personal attacks on Sen. Obama – attacks that have absolutely NO relationship to the truth, not only infuriates me, but makes me even more certain, that neither she nor Senator McCain, have an ounce of integrity. They are desperate and will communicate hateful lies in order to win. This is the sort of strategy that we have had to put up with for the last 8 years. it is one of the reasons the USA is no longer respected by the world. It makes me want to work that much harder to ensure that Obama – the candidate with integrity wins.

Aaron   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This is really sad. I am so glad the American people have nothing better to worry about than who Obama had casual ties with when he was younger... Good Job McCain Palin, you can't beat Obama with gimmicks or policy ideas so you do the only thing you are good at: ad homonym attacks. Great job! You have all the argumentative ability of grade school bullies.
I wonder how it feels to sell your soul for the presidency...

OHIOmomforO   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Well, Governor, we aren't the greatest force for good in the world anymore, thanks to your friend G.W.

Chris   October 4th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

And here we go. Could set you watch by this. The GOP pulls out their nothing new smear card.

Let's discuss Keating 5, and oh while your attacking his character let's talk about how McCain had an affair while still married. Yes, let's do that.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a shameless seeker of power for hew own psychopathic ends. She will ultimately fail.

Sunil Gupte   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This is really disturbing tactic coming from a vice presidential candidate. McCaine and Palin should be ashamed of these tactics. In these difficult days, we are looking for solid answers from the candidates and not such useless character attacks. Another such irresponsible attack from the McCaine and Palin campaign and I am voting for Obama-Biden. I am sick of these people not attempting to come up with answers to our nation's problems.

David   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Sorry Republicans, the American people are (finally) on to your lies and scummy tactics. Your time is over.

Ron San Bruno Ca   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Does Sara not realize that gwb the dickster,rummy,rouge and albertohooo did more destruction to the USA then any terroist , and it took them eight years to do it, and we let it happen sitting back and watching our favorite reality shows on our 50" Plasma that took us eight years to pay off .People let me tell you this, if you ever find yourself even considering accepting sars as A .t for vp of this country, then you really need to think about your childern's arms and legs, because that will be thier future and you are responsibile

AM   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

No surprise here (wink)...she's under investigation in her own state...you're darn right she's a swift-boater...lol

Marty   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I knew Palin was looney tunes, but she's completely lost it now!! Sometimes there are those who really need no more rope to hang themselves. Go home Sarah. You are a disgrace not only to women, but to the whole political process in the U.S.

Jacqueline   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Sarah Palin calls I am sure feels that she is an honest person, yet telling lies....lies about others is just hideous....what goes through her head. It would be great if Ayers sued her for that remark.

Steve - Atlanta GA   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Palin is just like McCain, Bush and Carl Rove.....the American people deserve more this time around....she should be ashamed of herself. Our nation is hurting from the current economic crisis and all she and McCain can do is spead lies....

Obama/Biden 08 – Let's change the way our political system is elected and operates....

rfx   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This shows how desparate McCain has become. This issue has been addressed multiple times in the past, and Barack has come out fine. Americans will not fall for this type of negative campaigning. If John McCain had any real ideas for America, he would be telling us about his ideas and not tearing down his opponent.

Kay   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

THis is an important election, demand that Sarah Palin do a live interview on CNN

David   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Ms Palin needs to come up with something more original, this is old news we already heard about. She should be concentrating on economically, world affairs, and health care issues. What are her plans for future jobs and taxes. Nothing, because she and McCain are to busy running a smear campagin.

Fabian   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This is what you end up doing when the country finds out you cannot be able to articulate even your position. I am a foreigner who follows your politics closely, but if America ends choosing this woman for VP, the country will become a laughing stock, and nobody ,will ever, ever take US seriously anymore. I doubt if Sarah Palin read the article,and even if she reads it, I doubt if she can understand it. I have to admit that when she described the bail-out to Katie Couric, she made George W.Bush look like a genius. Anyway, good luck to her and may America get it right this time around.

Vic   October 4th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Please excuse the typo. I DO believe these accusations about Barack Obama.

Thierry   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Palin should be ashame of herself. She is the least eduacted VP Candidate in the US history. She doesn't even know how to behave, she has no style, no common sense. She acts like she is from the block. I can't understand how McCain let these BS part of his election. If he loses the election, he will also lose his credibility.

Ana   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

THIS IS JUST SAD....FOR A "REPUTABLE" POLITICAL PARTY TO RESORT TO NAME CALLING WHEN WHAT THE COUNTRY REALLY NEEDS IS LEADERSHIP TO TAKE US OUT OF THIS MESS!!!!!!!!

Kamunje a'Tembele   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Mrs. Palin needs to apologise to the United States of America, to the millions of americans who respect and support Senator Obama, and to Sen. Obama for this kind of alarmist and reckless speech.

Anyone who can run their mouth like this has no business running for any public office, even if it is for the job of mayor of a moose park. It is unfair to the moose.

Senator McCain also needs to distance himself from this person, by immedietly removing her from his ticket. Either that, or he should repeat her words and be one and the same

Good Mrs. Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Well, I thought I would at least listen to Mrs. Palin to see if she has what it takes to be a V.P. of the U.S. of A. I was okay with her until this comment she had about Mr. Obama and that Ayers guy (nobody knows who he really is). In the past few days, since the V.P. debate, it seems to me that Mrs. Palin has shrouded herself with the typical Republican-Rove-McCain black cape to make others look bad. Typical. Now, after seeing this article on CNN, I am no pissed. There is no way I am voting for her. Shame on you Mrs. Palin.

Stan   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

The McCain camp demonstrates why they should never be elected with each one of these low blows.

Brian from Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Now that's mature, the GOP feels the election is slipping away so they start spewing lies, lies and more lies. What's next, will they bring out the swift boaters? I wonder if McShame will make eye contact with Obama Tuesday night. Maybe he learned something from Caribou Barbie Thursday night. Maybe he'll even give us a wink.

Bobby Brown   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Ms. Palin is the one that is most dangerous to American. Anyone who lies on another American patriotism for political gain is a dangerous individual. How low will they go? This is why we need change. America needs politician who focus on issues not personal attacks. This is just a tactic to muddy the waters of what appears to clear which political team can best lead America out of financial disparity.

frank   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

if e have seen a "terrorist" madam palin...call fbi......yeah right...not this year, why does the republican party always try to win on silly talking poiints. connecting obama to some one who did something against the government (corrupt one at the time) went to jail, is now a lecturer lecturing future leaders, a neighbour.....its called open mindedness ,... well come to the city m'am. u dont need to agree with evey one to be polite.
embarrasing for the REPUBS TO HAVE NO IDEA
NOWAY, NO HOW, NO MCAIN-PALIN.

kim   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Are they serious? Do they really think this is going to fly with voters. McPalin need to call it quits so Barack can heal the country.

victor,nj   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

its time to remind the voters about the keating 5 scandal!!!!!!!!

Skip   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

YES! It is about time someone brought this up...if Obama can't tell domestic terrorists where to go, then he sure as heck will have trouble telling foreign terrorists their days are numbered.

Of course...the media will say, "McCain's Desperate"; McCain Campaign out of ideas, or McCain Campaign out of touch...but you know what? There are millions of Americans like me who will hold the media and its advocacy for a candidate accountable by ALL MEANS NECESSARY. When you start becoming a media talking head for the STATE, then you are no better than Al Jazerra, or North Korean media types. You lose what little credibility you have "left" and we don't trust you to provide a fair and accurate account as the "4th institution of government....

Frank Lee   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Keep talking, you clueless nitwit.

You'll bury yourself, gramps, and the entire GOP before you're done.

Beating you and the rest of your team will be an even greater pleasure.

Alvin   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Negatives like this really work because MSM helps to spread them by allowing discussing them by pundits. In the end, they receive more coverage than they have actually be paid for.

If MSM reduces time spent on discussing negative ads their effect will; decrease.

Steve C.   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Sounds like Palin should be cited for slander and taken to court.

Nick - Arlington, VA   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

When you can't win on the issues and when your campaign is pathetic...you start going negative....that NYT article presented nothing but exculpatory evidence showing how little Obama had to do with Ayers...McCain-Palin = Pathetic.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

Peggy T.   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Sarah Palin acuses Obama of hanging out with terrorists. I guess, when you have so little going for yourself & your ticket you distore the truth. She has gone after people in Alaska that dared to disagree or question her judgement on issues. Not to mention the fact that she's acused of trying to get her ex – brother -in – law fired. Which has been the basis for the Troopergate issue in which she's being investigated for in Alaska. If there is nothing to this issue as she'd have people believe, then why is John McCains pals trying so hard to get this issue swept under the rug. If this is indeed as Sarah Palin says, why not address the issue & put it behind her. By trying to avoid the Troopergate issue, it makes her look guilty.

nitro   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

This is truely unbelieveable that their campaign is going so bad that they would stoop to such nasty politics. There has to be a more dignified way for them to gain credability and have respectable people vote for you.

reality   October 4th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

The McCain campaign should be ashamed of themselves. This after he promised a dignified campaign void of such personal attacks.

This is another reason people should not vote for McCain. He has no morals anymore. He'll sink to any level to win. We don't want any leader with such low moral standards.

Shame on Sara Palin!!.. Shame on McCain. Shame on the people who vote for them !!

obama sucks   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

It's about time McCain/Palin went after barack HUSSEIN obama.

barack HUSSEIN obama is NOTHING that he appears to be. This man is the biggest threat that has ever come to this great nation.

IF HE'S OKAY IN MEETING WITH FOREIGN TERRORIST LEADERS (with no pre-conditions), THEN it is not surprising that this idiot PALS AROUND WITH TERRORISTS IN THIS COUNTRY.

NOBAMA-i refuse to drink this idiot's kool-aid.

GO MCCAIN-PALIN!!!!!!

Vic   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I don't believe any of these accusations against Obama.

MM   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I am so now disgusted with McCain/Palin that I could scream. I think the Obama campaign should take out ads endlessly running McCain's words about running an "honorable" campaign.

Contribute to Obama's campaign!

andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

running out of gas and states what about your pastotr that cast out witchcraft spirit from you sarah. are you a witch? if yes then you bare not qualify to be vice president and you need to be sent back to alaska for deliverace.sorry it te economy stupid

James   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Palin just lost my vote for McCain. What is wrong with her? I thought she had it back together after the debate. They need to wire her jaw shut. Dump her and get Guiliani.

Focus on the issues, not rhetoric. It makes me sad that they can't come up with something better than that.

karl   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

The VP debate last night could prove the fact that the Republican candidates are not that ready as a team ...maverick they are not! what is it all about that chant drill baby,drill baby! i doubt Mccan is seriously running to become the next president of the united states!

ran   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

More garbage from Mccain/? and Republicans.

People there is a simple fix to this stuff: vote Obama/Biden and only Democrats this time and maybe the Republicans will get it; that we are tired of this kind of politics. Talk about the issues and not garbage.

Republican Supporters in the Dark   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

That's the only way the Republicans will try to sway the American electorate – hopefully they don't fall for it this time. They can't win on the issues, they have no substance. It is really sad. Sarah Palin is a joke. She's like a robot, all that comes out of her is what has been programmed in her. This is not Wasila or Alaska (no disrespect to the people of Alaska), this is the national stage Gov. Palin, and you madam are not qualified to be VP, USA and God forbid, President.

Raymond Micheals   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Well unfortunately Sarah Palin is married to someone who belongs to a terrorist organisation.
Yes Todd Palin was a member of a sessesionist party.

Nelson Mandela was a terrorist and now my hero   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

To say William Ayers and the Weather Underground in the 60's were anything like Al Qaeda or even like the IRA only highlights the extreme ignorance of Sarah Palin on the War on Terrorism and every other issue.

The Weather Underground set off bombs in the middle of the night with the intent of destroying property owned by the government, not taking human lives. In fact, the only lives the Weather Underground took were their own when a bomb mistakenly went off in a member's apartment. Incompetent, misguided vandals hardly strike terror in the hearts of people.

William Ayers, like Nelson Mandela, has changed his ways and is doing much good for his community.

jim sloan   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

what about palins husband todd who belonged to a cessationist group that vowed to make alaska a soverign country
do the palins hate america

Srid   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

On a clear day, Obama can see Osama! so Obama is a terrorist. Go Palin go!!

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Honestly... this low-life level of politics is disgusting! The public is not interested in who can be the biggest bully in the school yard. Stop wasting everyone's time and start focusing on what can you do for the country.

Ms White   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

this whats happen when one is losing and desparate...these attaches are the "been there...done that" ads. More On
Obama/Biden 08/12

Barbara   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Hope you have the fact checkers working overtime.

I think the best job for Palin is to go back to Alaska and keep an eye on those Russians, wink, wink.

Hopefully, in November the truth will set us free!

GO OBAMA-BIDEN
HOPE FLOATS!

John Iammarino   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

So much for taking the high road. The McCain/Palin ticket is about as bankrupt as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. No surprise that once McCain saw the poll numbers slip, he threw integrity under the bus. Anyone see a pattern here. And by the way, what war did Senator McCain ever win? I've heard this comment repeated by Palin the other night and McCain said it himself: "I know how to win a war." Really Senator....so why don't you suspend your campain and go to Iraq or Afghanistan to show off your expertise. Just like you bailed out last week and claimed credit for the bailout bill that failed come Monday morning. This guy is not to be trusted. Seriously America...WAKE UP!

mmdiver   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

SHAME ON YOU GAL.

mark bright   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

sorry swift boaters, won't work this time

Sara   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

How despicable can the McCain/Palin campaign get? I'm not 100% behind Obama, but he's getting my vote. My fear is that there are enough haters out there who will soak this up like the little mindless sponges they are. Once upon a time, I and a lot of other people had respect for John McCain, but those days are long gone when he reverted to swiftboat attacks. Our country and this world are in too grave of situation for these kind of dangerous games and distractions.

paul   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

shame on mcsame

Kay   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Readers Viewer demand CNN do a live interview with Sarah Palin or CNN should stop reporting her.

Gina   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I'm glad Palin said this – not only does it show how ignorant she is, it also proves that the McCain Palin ticket is simply desperate. She is despicable.

MB in HB, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Hang tough, Senator Obama, they're getting desperate and McCain's campaign is imploding.

KEEP FIGHTING the good fight and well see you in the White House in January!

sunder   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Its a shame that Palin still speaks non-sense instead of speaking about policies ! O wait is that is what for she was brought into?

Kevin Kris   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Not this time, Not this Year, Not this Election.

Enough is Enough..

Gov. Palin, Thanks but not Thanks.

Obama / Biden '08 '12

Diane Dagenais Turbide   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Good day,

what is the real scare and the real threat is your lack of knowledge on the economy!

Rebecca   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I say Sarah Palin should go back to Alaska, she is the most dangerous person on either ticket. I'm just surprised that McCain hasn't started a war just to win. Wait he still has time, maybe Bush can call Bin Laden and have him send out a terrorist message like he did in the last election.

Rob   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Ahhh... have you seen the witchcraft videos of yourself..

I would probably keep quiet until Nov 4th!

Sue   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Who is Sarah McPalin ? this is someone who wants to be president and yet cannot name one supreme court case! cannot name a single news paper!

Well, wnk, wink she will.

Mike   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This is just the begining shame of you, Palin, I can't believe you said something like that...what's don't you go back to Alaska...

Rick   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Intelligent minds talk about issues, unintelligent minds talk about people! Palin has just proved what kind of mind she has.

Do Republicans really want this kind of person that may succeed to the Presidency, especially when so many unfortunate issues are facing America? She can't even articulate McSame's policies, she can only lie/mislead her following sheepish herd.

joe cnn   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

And she says all that with a smile on here face. “Say it ain’t so Joe”

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

More crap from McAncient's Double Talk Express. No explanation of his policies, goals, plans from his campaign. Just slander and lies. I guess he has nothing of substance to say. Nothing of substance to offer. It's just so sad. We already know the Clueless One (Palin) has, like, nothing to offer. Geez! Golly! Gosh! *Wink*

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I have to add that as a professed Christian, Sarah Palin is on the edge. Please note the humility with which Obama has run his campaign. Here are some scriptures from Proverbs 6 that Palin should read:

12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.

13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;

14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Susana   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

You have lost me for good McCain. I once had so much respect for you. I would have never imagined that you would resort to these tactics in the final stretch. The "Maverick" John McCain needs to keep his campaign managers in check. It's too late to fire them and they are costing him the election.

Tony   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

So sad that in a time of unspeakable economic uncertainty, the McCain camp has to resort to kitchen sink politics to reverse the trajectory of their falling poll numbers.

What we want to hear is what the "quinessential deregulator" will do with Wall Street. Why he supports a war that costs 10 billion a month when the country benefitting from it has a 70 billion surplus. Why he still firmly stands by an economic policy that has seen the biggest surplus in history deriorate to the biggest deficit. And while not as important, why does Sarah Palin refuse to be interviewed by anyone other than the Republican spin machine (aka FoxNews).

Daannyy   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Sounds like I need send Obama-Biden some money the more I hear her talk the more I want to send

WTH?   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Old news..... *Yawn*
But what is funny is, if Sarah actually read the article she would know it said he was not pals with this man.
LOL, you are an idiot.

Spivey   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

A sign of desparation. The latest hail mary for McCain. First – Nominating Palin; Second – Suspending campaign; Third – Six degrees of separation game. Pretty it will be fourth down and long Mc(have you no)Shame

Concerned Canuck   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The rest of the world has faith in Americans not falling for these disgraceful tactics. We obviuosly have more faith in you than the Republican party has. Republicans are trying to make their own people look like simpletons and idiots. If the United States can restore their standing in the world and start REALLY leading, the world will follow.

Concerned Canuck

Moi   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

So predicitable; the inducing of fear into the voters in the 2004 election worked for Bush. Guess McCain and Palin think it'll work for them too. (*yaaaaawwwwn)

Myron Fowler   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

4th quarter 30 seconds left on McCain's clock.
time for McCain to foul hard " he's sending in the dirty players"
I can't wait till this election is over so the governor can go back
to the bridge to no where.

Walter, Long Beach   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

John McCain is running the filthiest campaign in modern American history. But he doesn't have the courage to do the dirtiest work himself.

He has to hide behind a skirt.

Can anyone say "COWARD"?

Dan S   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Here it comes the lowest common denominator, the scum sucking lies and deceptions that attempt to make the Democratic candidate out to be something they are not and most of all to make them out to be unpatriotic.

GOD help us to be more sane and smart this time around.

Obama 08

Frank   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Can Sarah Palin just please SHUT UP! I don't know about you but I don't want a "Joe six pack" anywhere near the presidency. I would actually prefer someone who is well educated, intelligent , has a vision, inspires people and yes, qualified. Palin has none of these qualities.

Greg   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

McCain/Palin are getting desperate and will sink to the lowest level just to win. Shame on them!

liz, from MO   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Oh ok. So Sarah Palin is the 'new face', and 'new ideas' (as she described herself) of hurling the kitchen sink and swift boating tactics! Honestly she should be using this much needed time (since time is not on their side at the moment) to address serious issues that affect American people. Before I forget, she claimed in the debate that Biden was looking backwards; now that she is the candidate of 'change' and 'future', let her talk straight to the people. America is facing tough times to start engaging in dirty politics and besides, this Ayers story came up during primaries and Barack has already denounced the man.

Palin should tread cautiously otherwise her favorability rating will continue to plumet!

proud army and navy mom   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Thats are Angel Obama.....No shady characters in his past

Charles   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Before the debate, she was just a hate filled idiot, now she is an annoying hate filled idiot.

Erin   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

So McCain picks the least qualified person in history to run as VP with him on the ticket. Someone who is personally MARRIED to a guy who belonged to a group who wants to succeed from the US – and they call Obama unpatriotic?

People are sick and tired of these slimeball tactics. McCain has no shot at winning this election, but rather then go out with style or grace – he'd rather do and say the same things that he once dispised himself 8 years ago.

He doesn't deserve to be a senator, let alone a President.

RyanM   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Um....Wasn't Lt Gov Todd a member of the Alaska Independence Party and didn't you once speak at one their conventions?

What is their platform? Seccession from the Union?

This Ayers thing is old news. Please.

Gov Palin – you're a decent person – I don't agree with you on several issues – but please don't go down McCain's low road as he will bring you down with him.

Mike - Lorain, OH   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Here is a question:

Are you responsible for the actions and words of everyone you meet?
If I have a friend who is anti-sementic, am I to be held responsible for his beliefs? Can I not be friends with someone even though I fundamentally disagree with some of his beliefs?

Dianne, Miami Gardens   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

McCain-Plain Campaign is "Pathetic". They starting dirty tatic against Obama and that's not going to work. It is scary to think Palin could become President. I don't trust her and I DESPISE her.

JR   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Looks like the McPalin's are feeling the heat and are stepping up their rhetoric... not to say character bashing...Questions is will the America public fall for it again??

Florida For Barack!   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Palin, the person who couldn't name one newspaper she reads, is trying to attack Obama because of some newspaper article?? Somebody has their priorities wrong. Sad.

Harriet   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Disgusting. I guess the stupid, persuadable vote will come out strong for McCain Palin again. How disgusting. Why don't we have a real debate about the economy, instead of this ridiculous accusation

Denise   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

While this country is in an economic crisis, while hard working Americans are living in tents and sleeping in their cars, while in September 159,000 jobs were loss this woman is calling Obama a terrorist! I'm stunned that any sane person would cast a vote for her and McCain. They are running the same type of campaign that Bush ran which was a campaign of fear. In 2000, I seriously considered voting for McCain had he won the Republican nomination for President. However, this man will do anything to win which in the end will be his downfall and the main reason he will not be our next President.

Griff   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

The Boss? This Guy??? The Original Boss... (BACK IN THE USA): Boss. Seems to have forgoten about his opwn Country...
"THE USA"....

Philbert   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

If this isn't proof enough to show that McCain – Palin will stoop to any lengths to get elected I don't know what is. My undecided has just switched to Obama's side after reading this. These tactics are beyond shameful.

V   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

To Palin

If you are a candidate left with some self-respect – speak of your record and your plans for the people – not resort to some cheap accusation...and by the way – fix the skeleton in your cup board – that is, your husband's connection with seccessionists...

Lilly   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Please – someone find out the TRUTH.
We all need to know the truth – STOP reporting your opinion.

As a DEM – I want to know all about these criminals – before I VOTE.

DAVE   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a terrorist in her own way by backing a terrorist president, G W BUSH, guilty of war crimes. She is a shallow self-interest type of person. Its too bad that American politics have come to this. How can we be proud of our once wonderful and fair country. Im really wondering

Florida For Barack!   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Palin, the person who couldn't name one newspaper she reads, is trying to attack Obama because of some newspaper article?? Somebody has their priority wrong. Sad.

sudha   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Is this the lowest McCain/Palin can stoop or will they go further? God help them and God help us from them.

Brandon   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Just another show of who/what she is. The only things she are knowledgeable about are hockey moms and Alaska. I find the first even more funny as hockey isn't even in the top 3 of the most popular AMERICAN sports (hockey being a Canadian sport if I'm not mistaken).

At least now you see the true colors of the McCain/Palin ticket: They can't win on the issues so they have to go to personal attacks. It's the same middle school antics that have been the summation of their foreign policies: I don't like you so I'm not gonna talk to you.

Grow Up.

Neeraj   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

If Sarah palin believes America is the number one force of good in the world, why does she affiliate with seccessionists from Alaska? She's too dumb to say anything coherent about the economy, so she digs up crap like this?

OBAMA BIDEN 08

Patricia   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Go ahead Palin – cultural wars won't work. That was overdone last summer. People are tone deaf to it. To connect Obama when he was eight years old (as if he had anything to do with Ayres' comments)
is about a srelevant as saying you were in the second grade when Biden was starting his political career as if you listened to him. As far as stepping up the attacks – how much worse can they get? They have been vicious all along. Ayers is not new; it is not relevant and it is ad nauseum.

Sarah- ARIZONA   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

This woman is pathetic and does not represent the women of today.

He lies are pathetic and disgraceful. She should learn how to read and analyze information and stop being a puppet.

Palin= puppet of the GOP

Bruce   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Sad really, I hope both McCain and Palins careers in the public come to and end. The depth they have brought this election to is shameful.

Paul   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

This woman, and I hesitate to call her a woman, is despicable. Her party's colors are showing through. Their behavior is like that of vermin.

Jane   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Palin and McCain are indeed shameless. What else can we expect from someone who would foist a ridiculously unfit candidate for Vice President on our nation and a silly, "I'm just a regular soccer mom" phony who is egotistical enough to think she should actually be in next in line for the presidency? This is a non-issue, and CNN should stick to reporting real issues–like candidates' views on health care, joblessness, the economy and Iraq.

Ann   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Palin: Mrs. Pitbull
She is good at what she does. Attack, lie, denigrate and distract the media since McCain/Palin have nothing else to do. The message they convey is heard loud and clear. I have nothing to offer so I'll attack that will get attention.

Matt - Florida   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Disgraceful. Shameful. Dirty. Pathetic. We all learned in grade school that it was weak to try to build yourself up by tearing another down.

Is this what they mean by Maverick?

BL   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I hope Obama fights back fast and hard and doesn't let this swifboat tactic take over.

Keating 5!

J. Huck   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Sarah, is that the best thing that you got??? That is soooooo old news, and was never proven that they influence him at all. Here is a tip for you "Cheney with lipstick" – TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN REALLY DO TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY, NOT THE USUAL LESS TAXES TALKING POINTS CRAP.

It is only a month to go, be constructive, be specific and yes, BE HONEST.

Kate Fergus   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Let's brace ourselves because when the republicans are behind, they pull out all the lies and make up the most outrageous dirt. They can't fight fairly because they have no self-respect or integrity. These are not the people we want in the White House. We've had 8 years of lies and mismanagement. We don't need another four.

Obama/Biden '08

Madeleine   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Umm, the NYT article pretty much discredited the idea that Obama and Ayers have ever been close (although the two have occasionally encountered each other and served in organizations together). Did Palin READ the article?

The article also describes Ayres as a sort of rehabilitated radical who has done a tremendous amount of good in his community since his horrible acts 40 years ago (When Obama was what? "In, like, second grade" as Governor Palin would say).

The desperation of the McCain campaign is really showing.

Slacko   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

McCain and Palin are insulting the US public with their stunts and gambits. We aren't morons, and we know well how to judge how close people are to each other.

For instance: Obama is not close to Ayers.

McCain lets the lobbyists who screwed up our economy run his campaign.

Who is friends with terrorists, again?

Donald Beckwith   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Why am I not surprised? McCain is a desperate man – and no-nothing Palin has come along for the ride. The "straight-talk express?"

JimL   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Might as well just hit her with her secessionist ties. Leave to it McCain/Palin to distort the truth.

javone77   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is a brand new low! I don't even know what to say.

Jason   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Palin is despicable. It isn't going to work.

Abbey   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is McPain act of desperation to distract people from issues. McBush/McPain campaign is a joke – moving from one drama to another.

Anyway, it appears Americans are not going to be distracted by these jokers.

Go America, make McBush/McPain an accident of history and vote for real change Obama/Biden.

Ray Refundo   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

the Repugs are desperate! They will say anything now! They have no other choice, watch.

Darcy - USA citizen   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I wish the media would cull out these phony charges and refuse to report on stories made up to create mistrust in either of our presidential or vice presidential candidates; realizing they (the ones we select) are going to have a very difficult time when they take charge of our welfare without having to try to undo the negative images the press helped to achieve.

Please, press reporters, we need you now to help us come together as a nation, more so now than ever in my lifetime.

It's a change we need.

Lisa T.   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Obamas character should be looked at more closely. He can't believe his luck with the ecoonomy. He isn't one bit sorry because it will help him win. If he is elected, it will not help Black Americans or jobless Americans. Wait and see, there will be a huge backlash within the first year.

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The Obama/Biden Spokesman is absolutely correct in his statements!
This is OLD news that surfaced at the beginning of the Campaign and died a quick death. If William Ayers is a Terrorist why is he currently holding a position at the Chicago University as a Professor? Or at least the last time I checked that was the current update!

John McCain should be ashamed of himself and his Campaign. The man who stated he was going to run a clean Campaign has reverted to using the sleeziest tactics in Campaign history. And Americans thought Hillary using dirty attacks!

Along with McCain's lies and his selfish attempt to garner sympathy through repetitious monologues about his pow experience he's illuminated to the world that he has Zero credibility, Zero integrity, a warped mind, a dangerous lack of concern for his Country in choosing his VP, a platform that bears no relevance too the problems facing Americans today,no knowledge in the economic field and has now proven he has no backbone!! He is so spineless he had to send his inexperienced Pit Bull into the Ring to deliver his slanderous accusations!

And let's be truthful, accusations is all they are, all they ever have been and that's already been proven months ago! So, John McCain and his Pit Bull not only look truly weak and pathetic but have just written their own Campaign Headline – FEAR Rises in the Republican Camp! Shame on McCain!

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Everyone who has half a brain already know that this kind of nasty tactic of McCain-Palin is a FALSEHOOD and has been debunked many times. But I guess if one has an evil heart, if one is unqualified to be VP and president, and whose campaign is in the toilet; then I guess it's the only thing one can try to dig up.

This evil unqualified ticket – McCain-Palin – is a disgrace !

Tim   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Too bad this side has to start slandering instead of sticking and answering on the issues..

Martha Bone   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

John McCain and Sarah Palin are launching despicable and false personal attacks because they have no plan to help our faltering economy. Shame on them both!

Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Mudslamers and liars. Thats what you will have if you vote these pyschos in.
Lets talk about the economy, health care, education, jobs, energy.
A side show, swift boat poilticsand more of the same.
So this is mcCain's October surprise, HA.
He knows he's loosing and now he's getting even sleezier.
he is not doing America any good and especially with his dirty tactics. If McCain wants the best for HIS COUNTRY and PUT OUR COUNTRY FIRST, then HE SHOULD STEP DOWN NOW!

miguel   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Wow. Palin picked up a newspaper a read the headline, but obviously not the entire article herself or did she have to be told what to think.

malexander   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If the McCain/Palin campaign refuses to allow Sarah Palin to talk to reporters or appear on live news shows (except of course Fox campaign headquarters) why does this network or any responsible news agency continue to waste air time with McCain talking points. I don't think this campaign can or should be taken seriously. It looks and is acting desparate. So why does this respected news source continue to give them free airtime? From where I sit, everytime McCain accuses news agencies of anything, those same news agencies caves in. The more McCain tries to separate himself from George Bush, but more he mirrors his campaign, almost action for action.

Slick Rick   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Sorry Gov Palin, you are the Terrorist! Oh you forgot to say that Obama is Muslim. Great tactic McFailin, bring back all the old crap that didn't work. Very Smart! Don't Vote for JOKE '08

Saheed, Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This woman seems to have gained confidence due to her FLAWED performance in the debates and her inability to answer questions but rather use prepared notes from Bush Advisers.

The American Public and the whole world knows that Sarah Palin does not have the intellectual make-up or the curiosity to run this country and the thoughts of her being No2 in the greatest Country in the world is simply unnerving!!!!

Barack / Biden 08'

Kenney   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

McSame is going on the negative. If Obama was smart the DNC would make an ad putting McSame in the middle of the S&L crisis of the late 80s. As for Palin, moveon.org should make an ad challenging her patriotism(since she and Todd want Alaska to be their own country) and ask do you want a person in the White House who believes in witchcraft complete with video. The repubs have no honor and no shame.

Canadian fan   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

It's amazing that Palin has to search into the past to find some "truths". Doesn't she know these articles have not been researched and explained correctly??? As an interested neighbour,
I am mystified by how she thinks winking, and using what she "thinks" are the average American sayings will get her elected. Also isn't it the presidential candidate who runs their platforms, so how does she have the nerve to say return to Michigan. Thank heavens Michigan voters are thinking clearly. Obama/Biden in November! Heaven help the world if she should become your next Vice-President.

Evan; Phoenix, AZ   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is bullpucky. They can't win on the issues so they turn to slander – how typical of the Republican party. Disgusting.

Saywhat?   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

It is not surprising that Palin would make these false statements. The McCain ticket has been one of the most dishonest, dishonorable and ugly I've seen in years. Maybe it seems so horrible to me because I at one time believed McCain had honor and I contemplated voting for him. I have voted Republican for all presidential elections I have voted in. McCain's actions have made that totally impossible during this election as I do put country first when I vote. That decision was easy as I have viewed the increasing deterioration of McCain's judgement, abilities, and, perhaps even, sanity. His choice of Palin, his frantic shifts as the economy implodes, and his abandonment of all things honorable make my own choice an easy one, but it also makes me fear for my country if he is elected. If there is anything that McCain has proven that he cares nothing about, it is country first. McCain First should be his campaign slogan. God help us all if he is elected.

Tony   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

you are the one who's husband is a member of the Alaska Independence Party who want to succeed from the United States of America. You are the one who should be tried and electrocuted for treason.

Olivier from Canada   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Poor Republicans.. please US citizens.. don't elect these people.. for the love of al that lives

karen   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Who wants to bet somehow McCain brings up Ayers and Rev. Wright at this "town hall" on Tuesday? Or it wouldn't surprise me if they have a plant in the audience to bring up a question.

I think it's time to roll out the "Keating 5".

Irma in North Carolina   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I think you and John boy should talk about the issues that are at stake and quit the bashing the more you attach the further you will get behind.

BE STRONG MINDED   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

BE STRONG MINDED BECAUSE THE GAMES HAS JUST BEGUN.

BC   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This woman is crazed now that she seems to think she won this debate. She has delusions of adequacy. Americans aren't going to put up with this for long.

Junior   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Since McShame campaign wants to step up their swift-boat attacks on Obama;s character, and personally. We as democrats are ready to retaliate against the McCain campaign. We'll give them a taste of their own medicine and makes it more bitter for them. We'll have our own Karl Rove on the Democrat side. McShame is so desperate, so he's using steve schmidt who's a protege of karl rove so tell them that we're ready. we have a military and artillery ready fo the mcshame campaign. so we'll donate more money for tha ads. "enough is enough" so bring it on mcshame.

Calandra Ferguson   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Now she reads.

Janice in OK   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

McSame and his pathetic pick for VP better be ready to take crap if they're gonna dish it out! Obama/Biden '08

houston,tx   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

PALIN NEEDS TO STOP SAYING THINGS THAT ISN'T TRUE. MAYBE THATS WHY OBAMA IS AHEAD IN THE POLLS. MCSHAME/PALIN NEED TO START TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THINGS AND MAYBE(NOT) HE WILL GAIN A POINT IN THE POLLS.

Joshua College Station Texas   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Laughable first, then frightening that Palin and McCain resort to this. Fear is all they have left. Typical neoconservatives.

Billy   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

What a disgusting comment from Palin.

Endless Nick   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is rich coming from a woman so deeply tied to an Alaskan secessionist group that she married one of its members. Last I heard, calls for secession were considered treason–an actionable crime.

joe six pack   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

typical republican. do as we say and not as we do. distort, repeat, distort again. they have no plan. losers

Jackson   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Wasn't Palin's husband apart of the Alaskan Separatist movement? Is this really the road the McCain-Palin alliance want to go down? I guess so considering they have just been humiliated on the economy issue.

bill pike   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

just when i think there might be an ounce of reason to look at the republican party the bush camp shows it's ugly head. i think he was 8 years old during the Vietnam war. i am so sick of the people bush has around him and this shows once and for all–DON'T PUT YOUR EYE ON THE PROBLEM PUT IT ON HE SAID SHE SAID LIKE WE DID WITH BUSH. thanks you republicans for showing me that the democrats have the right party, the right people, and the right way of doing business. and you call yourselves Christians as a way to get votes. you will answer for this type of bush politics. VOTE OBAMA TO CHANGE OUR COUNTRY.

BofDC   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Time for the GOP to pull out all the stops now...Pathetic.

stinkycheeseman   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Just donated to Obama's campaign. This is a great way to inspire Obama supporters– Keep it up Sarah :)

Lisa   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Wow. I guess the next move is to reveal to accuse Barack of verbally abusing his family, using foul language, disrespecting women, and kicking his dog. No sorry, that would be John McCain.

Dave in Florida   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

The swift boat attacks won't work this time. McSame is desperate, he sees his dream of being President slipping away. They've taken the Sean Insanity talking points into the campaign.

Instead of talking about waht they will do for our ailing economy – they want to deflect attention away from 159,000 Americans losing their job last month in Bush / McSame economy. Not this time, Not this year.

We're going to hold you accountable McSame/Republicans for saying " The fundamentals of our economy is strong on Sept. 15th, and on the same day AIG needs a Govt bailout for $87 billion, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers – Lieing to us AGAIN!

November 4th can't come fast enough.

Jerry from Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

as if anyone is listening to this woman anymore. Joe Biden went on at some length in Thursday's debate about his desire to pursue clean coal technology yet Palin was telling people in Ohio Saturday that Biden/Obama opposed clean-coal. Either this woman doesn't hear, doesn't listen, or just prefers to lie.

Republicans are trying to stonewall the abuse of power investigation in Alaska until after the election presumably. yet republicans want her in even higher office? She said Thursday she wanted the powers of the VP expanded?! more power for her to abuse?

sonora   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

As a resident of Arizona since 1975, I am disappointed in the direction Senator John McCain's campaign has taken in trying to smear Barack Obama. It is shameful and I expected a higher form of dialog from our esteemed Senator. Here is a man who suspends his campaign in response to the current financial crisis, but now it is back to business as usual....demonizing his opponent. I for one will be listening to the next debate for answers by both candidates of their plans and solutions, not what happened in the past. How hypocritical for Governor Palin to admonish Senator Biden for looking backward to the past, when she is doing the same thing by dredging up this 60's has been and projecting his unlawful activites onto Senator Obama. Shame on you Governor Palin. And shame on you Senator McCain. America will be listening Tuesday night, and we want to hear about the future, not the past.

drew   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

what crazy lunatic woman.

Dustin   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I used to think John McCain was an honorable man, but clearly he wants to be president so badly that he'll say or do just about anything (or at least allow it to be said or done in his name).
Aren't we all sick of this? Don't we want to talk about the problems we have like adults instead of just resorting to calling the other guy some more names? I'd love to hear John McCain explain how exploiting 40 year-old cultural divisions and casting more aspersions on his opponent's patriotism is leadership.
I mean, it says right here in black and white that his campaign intends to try and take focus away from the economic problems by insulting Barack Obama. "Ignore the real problems! Obama's a scaaary Muslim!" Could someone please explain to me how that is putting "country first"?
John McCain should be ashamed of himself.

Jeremy   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Governor Palin has no interest in history. She repeatedly accused Obama/Biden of being backward looking in the debate for paying attention to the past eight years. Now she wants us to look at what Mr. Ayers did in the 60's. The view of "America right or wrong" can only be held by the willfully ignorant. This describes Palin to a T.

Ann Y   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

When you're losing, smear, smear, smear. So much for Cindy's statement that "you won't see those negative attacks coming from our camp." I've lost all respect for you, John McCain. It makes me sad, but it's a product of your actions.

Irene   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

The McCain campaign is resorting to DIRTY POLITICS!

They NEED to do this................ANYTHING BUT TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMY and the past 8 years of GW BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION!

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

goodvoter   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Palin is pathetic and her comments are unforgiveable. McCain and his campaign are fools if they think at time when most Americans don't know if their jobs are secure, they are going to lose their homes, and if they will have enough money left at the end of the month to feed thier families that acting like a bully on the playground, hurling nasty insults, and outrageous attacks that try to divert our attention so we can see how awful their grasps on the facts and reality are will be enough to get votes. I am SICK, really SICK of these tired politics that are shameful, dishonest, and lack dignity. I want answers, real answers. I don't want to hear another smear or another mention of the word maverick. I want to know how they are going to help me, right now and in the future. I am tired of sleepless nights filled with fear and trepidation of the future. Hear immature comments do nothing more then convince me with every breath I take and every fiber of my being I wil make sure we elect Barack Obama and Senator Biden. Same on you John McCain and Sarah Palin for losing site of country first and straight talk and for turning into the very machine that so dishonerably has taking over the Republican Party!!!! Americans everywhere deserve better from you.

Thomas in MT   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

No surprises here. Sarah Palin and John McCain, instead of providing clear, rational discourse on how their Administration would improve the nation's standing in the world, relieve the financial disaster perpetrated upon us by Washington and Wall Street, relieve the environmental/energy crises, and improve the overall well being of our nation choose to obfuscate the issues with ridiculous attacks.
The good 'ol boy network is strong with the Republican ticket. Most frightening is that Governor Palin's "down home" style demonstrated in the debate with Senator Biden was orchestrated to appeal to the beer swillin', NASCAR lovin' crowd who would rather get their information from the sound bytes provided instead of actually reading factual information and studying the issues and the candidate's positions on them. We are heading for deep trouble if that level of mediocrity is where the bar is set.

Disgusted By McCain and Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Let's forget talking about the economy, unemployment, health care, the war in Iraq, job creation, the environment, or any other issue that actually affects the lives of real Americans. Instead, let's try to distract voters by cynically hyping up discredited connections between Mr. Obama and others that have absolutely nothing to do with what Americans actually care about. When you don't have a record to run on, you have no new ideas, and you're promising that the next 4 years are going to look a lot like the last 8, than you forget issues and focus on slander and lies.

The McCain and Palin team disgusts me.

It's time for real change in America!

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!

Patty   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This from a woman whose husband wants Alaska to secede from the US. Once again, simple Sarah doesn't have the facts and mouths off about things she hasn't a clue about.

Sadly, this is what politics boils down to. If you can't address the issues, attack the character. Hopefully people will vote the issues this time and not elect two bumbling fools to the White House again. Once is a mistake, twice is stupidity, three times...

Chris   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is desperation time! Palin and Mcsame are willing to do anything to turn the tide. Nevertheless, it will not work this time because this tactic will not provide job nor restore the pride lost by America.

Arizona Demo   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I m not surprised, as McCain has nothing to run on except smears and innuendos. If he wants to play swift-boat politics, then everything should be up for grabs --Can anyone say Keating 5????

Greg P.   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

So much for idea's. Anytime a salesperson starts to tell me how bad, evil or pathetic their competition is, I stop listening.

If McCain/Palin have to tear down their competition to make themselves look better, perhaps they really have nothing to offer.

I guess we will be seeing a lot of this for the next few weeks. Sure would be a terrible way to win an election.

Linda   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is a cheap shot! Why can't the Republicans act with dignity. Obama doesn't attack them with lies. I find it sickening to hear such false accusations against a man with integrity. Sarah Palin is a sorry example for our children and grandchildren... I wish she would go back to Alaska to her family and get out of politics. She's not fit to be VP or President of anything!

Ready for a new day   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I guess Sarah is now formally part of McDesperate's campaign. Sarah, that dog don't hunt. Remember, Barack was 8 years old.

BC   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This woman is crazed now that she seems to think she won this debate. She has delusions adequacy. Americans aren't going to put up with this for long.

james   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Surely Obama is innocent of the friendship with Ayers. Why? He was in a church that preached hatred...Wright..............for 20 years,,,,but said he never heard any such words from Wright............................if you believe that.you will vote for the man who is the most "liberal" abortionist in US history.OBAMA!....................McCain supports the protection of the unborn child from the scapel! Do you have a heart, or are you yellow to the bone? Do you have the courage to do the right thing no matter what the lefist say! Don't believe the wolves in sheeps clothing! They are abortionist and progressive socailist! VOte for McCain,a man of honor and integritry who has the experience and fortitude to deal with terror in the womb and in this world!

FORGET THE VP OFFICE SARAH, IS A PERKY FLIRTY CUPIE DOLL, WITH A COMELY WINK VYING FOR MISS U.S.A. AND GUYS, HER TALENT IS PLAYING THE FLUTE!   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

In fact, a republican religious neo-con was whipped into such a frenzy over Sarah, he wrote about his reaction in his column.

The printed response involved the words “sit”, “couch”, “straight up”, and “burst” all in one sentence…

Wonder if he was eating buttered popcorn at the time…

Dawgon’ it dude, don’t cha’ know, God was a watchin’ ya!

Of course, He may have been too busy monitoring Sarah’s sanctioned religious crusade in Iraq, to have noticed.

John .A   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

hahaha lol Todd Palin belongs to a secession party the Alaskan Independent Party who wants to break away from the union, and Sarah Palin belong to that same party 2 years ago, and in the debate with Biden she is asking or advocating for more power to the VP, that is more scary than a terrorist who did something when Obamawas * years old

FRONTIER   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Am I the only one that wants to have a good old fashioned catfight with Sarah Palin?
Last ditch effort for a desperate campaign...

boyd@Boston   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Smear Talk Express!

Russ   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Pathetic palin is on drugs.

Bobby   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Like Palin is the one to condemn anyone....This attack only shows how running scared the McBush/Lipstick ticket is...why aren't they talking about what they plan to do if (god forbid) they were elected. This only solidifies my vote for Obama....

Ravi   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Wow, talk about bringing back the Swiftboat style attacks of 2004. It would be truly sad if we are denied a great president because people fell for these scare tactics once again.

Denise   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

wow i guess deperate times call for desperate measures, shes pathetic!

JCD in PHL   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Here we go!!! As sad as it is, you all knew this was coming. The Obama campaign knew it too.

Unfortunately, McShame campaign has finally come to the realization that their policy is fundamentally flawed, and the only way they see out of it is to lie, baby lie. Divide, baby, divide.

Hopefully, those 527s step it up now. I'm sending everything I can to MoveOn.org immediately. McShame goes Ayers? MoveOn needs to go Keating 5 and Troopergate. They go Wright? MoveOn should go Hagee and the Witch Doctor and all that other mess Palin had going on up in the tundra.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as "honor" with John McCain. After this last 31 days, he will fade off into oblivion and THIS will be his legacy.

Sad.

Lisa, Corpus Christi, Tx   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

...and so it begins

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

It's Obama that gives us hope that American can be all that she promises to be. McCain and Palin will give us more of the same where we are hated and distrusted around the world.

jkwilliams   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

This just let's me know that the McCain campaign is 'running scared' when they feel they have to dig up OLD and FACT CHECK news - that has been dispelled!!! They were just shouting victory only a few days ago after the VP Debate - what happened? Mr. McCain-Ms. Palin - our country is in peril, our economy is bankrupt - focus on these things and not on mess!!!

Rich from Philly   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Totally in character with Republican slime machine–they have no issuew to run on–McCain-Pailin oppose the economic interests of all except the rich elite. Next they will accuse Obama of being married to an African-American woman.

Ron Canada.   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hillary tried the negative campaigning and lost. Wise up McCaine. you are losing too. Try talking sense for a change.

Malik   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

That goes to show you,the McClain camp and its new Airhead Palin can open use personal attacks again Obama in order to win an election.Well I do hope the American Public has a lot more on the cap not to feed into their madness.The election is getting closer and they have ran out of real issues to discuss.Once again dirty political tacts.Grow up Palin/McClain.

Jeff E   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a joke. She won't make herself available to the press, holds no position she hasn't been briefed on by McCain handlers, has no experience on the national stage – calls herself a Christian – yet has no shame about lying through her teeth in a feeble attempt to feed her own ambitions.

With his choice of running mate, McCain has revealed his poor judgment and his cynical attitude toward the American people. His campaign is now careening into the gutter with shoddy and false personal attacks because the polls show Obama widening his lead.

The American people have had enough of these negative, shameful Carl Rove tactics. This time, the good guys will win.

RJ   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Good start, Sarah!
Keep up the good work!
Hit him where it hurts.
Next chance, slam the empty suit for his racist views.
That should wake up the white people of this country to vote against this hack.
Enough already.
Drop the gloves!

Republican For Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Boy Palin sure is a GOOD Christian isn't she? Lies and attacks. If you look hard enough, behind the sarcastic and hateful diatribes–don't you see Jesus in her heart?!

THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT IS NEITHER.

Snag It   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

This is as a result of Palin getting stupider every day.

This is similar to the statements that George Bush and Osama Bin Laden are Pals because of their businesses.

Debra   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

The McCain/Palin ticket is starting to reek of desperation and flop sweat as they turn to swift-boat tactics to derail the momentum of Obama/Biden. Is this what they call straight talk to the American people? If so, then they are sadly out of touch with our need for strong, measured leadership, and well thought through solutions to the crisis at hand. Citizens of America, I know we are better than attacks and slander. Rise above the maelstorm.

Moe, NY   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Pure republican sleaze.

Jo   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

MCCain/Pain I don't believe how low you are trying to go. I just know for sure now, you are just like George W Bush in your misconception of the facts. And spreading the dirt! Don't you remember what he did to you? Was that the truth?
I have been around long enough to remember the Keating 5. Now that is true. It put the taxpayers in another bailout to help the Savings and Loans and the rich. Now there was someone who was in with the bad guy!

Frank   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

desperation is a stinky cologne. Pailn is an idiot.

Doreen   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Welll, well, well...how low will McCain go now that he knows this election is lost to a better man. Shows Palin for what she is – the Republican's attack dog.

djw   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Hey Sarah got ya – reading IS fundamental!!!

Mary   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Seems like the last frantic efforts of a drowning campaign.

Ann Marie   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Palin, The Republican Pitbull

At this point, Palin does not surprise me anymore. From the day she was introduced she showed an innate talent for lying, denigrating, mocking and serving as just a distraction for the Republican Party. I doubt anyone will take her seriously after making such a horrible attack. If she was her own women she would refuse to make such unwarranted attacks. Obama was barely 8 years old at the time of the Weatherman events and her attacking him on this is hitting rock bottom. It is unfortuante that the Republican Party continues to use Roveian tactics of out and out lying, disparaging the opposition and misrepresenting the facts. I must say McCain and Palin are very good at using Rove dirty tactics. The good thing, voters don't believe them anymore and probably don't listen-I know I don't

Kate Gibson   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Panic attack children!
Search and destroy ... Nice, when so called Christians start this sort of thing! and encourage it. Do we start checking out everyone's past friends or acquaintances and who fought whom in the sandbox? Do they really think people will vote for them when they resort to this type of behaviour? Not me for one.

Sam   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Ayres, Wright, and many others ARE important because they represent what Obama is today. Obama think "white" people eat more food the the poor in another country....not any other race but "rich white people". He said it and nobvody else makes up these words.

Obama is from the "victim" crowd and is out to bl;ame the rich, the whites, and anybody that gets in his way to power!

He was a lawyer for ACORN which commits voters fraud ewhile getting public grants (tax money). He taught how to register voters which has cause fraud cases in seven state AND ID theft. Is this who we want to run our country? Who is this man? My God, if anyone even mentions or questions his background, they are shameless and offensive......

He is a fraud with no experience or honest background....

That's my opinion.

Allen   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

McCain/Palin have nothing, so they play the "terror" card? Oh, give me a break.

Those two need to not only lose the presidential election, but end their political careers as well. No integrity or values whatsoever.

Marv   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Sarah Palin hasthe nerve to attack obama, when she is being investigated for possible criminal activity in Alaska she is just an empty suit who has used her looks to get where she has gotten she has no braibs going to five colleges before graduating. She has never seen a black person none in idaho none in alsaka she will probably run if she seens one.She is dumb , dumd , dumb.

Bea   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Lowest Level of desperation...no weapon formed against Obama/Biden shall prosper.

al/Alabama   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

So, Palin doesn't know what magazines and newspapers she reads, but she knows enough to attempt to malign Obama's character. Why won't she talk about Troopergate and her own despicable actions while governing Alaska? Why won't she and talk about McCain's involvement in the Keating Five? Apparently, she is not only ignorant about the the duties of the VP as laid out in the Constitution, but she is also ignorant about the law. The charges were DROPPED Sarah!

Paul   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Finally we know why McCain picked Palin- to broadcast lies and smears even McCain could not stomach We knew their desperate and losing campaign would result to Swift-boat like tactics near the end of the campaign. Palin is a low IQ moron who has not risen above the level of a high school cheerleader for McCain, who is definitely showing signs of Alzheimer's disease in his speeches. What a duo! Thankfully we will never hear from them or think of them again in a month, other to remember this ridiculous and pitiful duo with a few guffaws in years to come .By the way, did you know John McCain fraternized with the enemy, the North Vietnamese, during the Vietnam war (for 5 years) ? He even spewed propaganda against the United States!! He's a hero? Read it in his book.

larry florida   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Once again, the right wing nut cases are loose in the land. I am suprised that palin could string that many words together at the same time. Everyone needs to vote and put theses people where they belong – out of service. McSame can retire and Palin can shoot some wolves and drink beer with Joe six-pack – what a joke these people are......

roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Palin should not forget that after McCain decided to remain a POW, he started making propaganda for the North Viets., at least according to his book, where he bragged about it! That is a lot different than knowing a weeatherman!

Tami   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Oh Great...know we have to listen to McCain's "trophy" VP pick ATTACK Obama for the next month.
She needs to look at HERSELF before she starts attacking. She will be sorry if she get's in over her head. mark my words!

Chad in Cincinnati   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

And Palin is a former/shadow member of the Alaskan Independence Party – a seditionist group that wants Alaska to become it's own country.

Palin has actively participated in events with this group, as oppose to Obama who was a young child when Bill Ayers was part of the Weathermen. Or, lets talk about John McCain and the Keating 5... another case of active participation... hypocrites.

ObamaWillWin   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

She doesn't even know what achilles heel is. At least, that is what it seemed because she ignored the question in the debate completely. How could she say anything credible?

Diane, NY   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Why is CNN so afraid to post a comment from a military wife who is a Republican supporting a Democrat.

It is this kind of behavior and nonsense from the McCain camp that has made me loose all trust in my party.

Republicans–the party that believes in that life is sacred until he or she is born and then they don't care one once about the circumstances the child's born into, the educations system the child is stuck with, and whether or not the child was born with health care issues his or her parents can't afford.

So much for the party of values. Sarah's outright lie about "pals" with terrorist is disgusting. Maybe she needs to get "prayed over" again by the witch hunter.

Arden   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

The Obama Campaign staff already are aware that the only thing they have left is to attack Barack with everything negative they can throw at him (they are getting desperate) Its time to go after the witch of Alaska. Maybe people need to be reminded that we saw the video of her and the laying of hands by some extremist preacher . From what I have heard her husband is an atheist. and the preacher was responsible for some poor woman who was run out of town for causing car accidents. If that's not a tragedy I don't know what is. Remind the american people that the only thing that McCain and Palin have to offer are sick, twisted, negative statements becasue they have nothing to offer the american people. You have already survived the Clinton kitchen sink being thrown at you you will survive this as long as you fight back. They have already drand blood Barack, go after her. Forget respect.

STMH-Straight Talk My Hinny...   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This is just another McWar/Failin Palin destraction. I just hope the Obama camp comes back swinging.

ajc   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Did she read the article??? Looks like she saw a headline and tried to run with it...anyone with a brain will see this. Can you say DESPERATE!!

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Everyone who has half a brain already know that this kind of nasty tactic of McCain-Palin is a FALSEHOOD and has been debunked many times. But I guess if one has an evil heart, if one is unqualified to be VP and president, and whose campaign is in the toilet; then I guess it's the only thing one can try to dig up.

Alex   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Definition of unpatriotic and anti-American- trying to smear your opponent when you're not doing well in the polls. Swiftboating is the slimiest tactic there is–and please remember who keeps doing it. How about focusing on the issues? Is that too American for ya? (wink wink) ;)

Iowa Voter   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This is a low to me, just another example of Republicans sinking to extremes in signs of their desperation to rid the stink of a horrid economical situation. Working with a man that once had ties to an organization like that does not mean that he agrees with the program nor does it mean that they were friends. Republicans have sunk to new lows and come election day, the people will prove they no longer want to hear the derogatory campaigns but rather one on the issues.

Jon, Tulsa, OK   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

More garbage from McCain & Palin... I read the article this morning, before Palin commented on it. Apparently, this is the beginning of the GOP ticket's new, desperate, "gloves-off" offensive. If people continue to read with more proficiency than Gov. Palin, this will be seen as a continuation of the previous strategy that she and Sen. McCain have been employing: Lying.

Peggy Lucas   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

What do you expect from the original "thank you, but no thank you, I'm just a hockey mom " Palin. She has no idea what the issues are, she is just John McCain's attack dog.

SrMaggieMay   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I'm not surprised with anything that comes out of her mouth anymore...it would actually be hysterical if I knew the rest of the nation had a grip on how off base this woman is.

I'm baffled by anyone who sees this palin person as a good VP choice....she's brain dead, doesn't have one thought of her own, and at the end of the debate the other night, I thought she was going to beat her poor baby to death, watching the way she was wrapping him on the back in a manic fashion, showing some serious signs of psychological instability.

I just hope Barack keeps it positive and his campaign doesn't take the juvenile bait from those two weirdos.

I like the TV ads he's showing in the Northeast. I've actually learned a few things about him. With the McSame ads, I only learned he's a very bitter, desperate and angry old man. It's actually kind of sad to see.

CNN – PLEASE POST FOR ONCE!!!

Herwin   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

99, as i call Palin, the lookalike of the actrice who played the helping hand of secret agent Maxwell Smart in the sixties American tv serie Get Smart is on the loose. We'll see how long she'll get the chance to play dumbo, saying a lot of nonsense

Joe Public   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Keep talkin' & winkin' Sarah. The more you open your mouth, the more you hurt the senile old man. What a moron. BTW, this "main street" hockey mom makes over a mill a year. Funny, we don't sit around the table at my house & fret over how to spend our millions. Dear Sarah, you DO NOT represent Main Street America.

Pat Schuld   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Does it surprise me that Sarah would stoop to this low since she isn't able to convince Americans she is the best. She is nothing but a sarcastic woman unfit to be vice president . Sarah stoops to low tactics just read up on her fiasco in Alaska in regards to her ex brother in law. She is a very dangerous vivcois woman and should no way hold a office of vice president/president.

Jose   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

It is a shame that a woman as stupid as Palin can lower herself even lower my making false accusations. We should remind her that she abused her power in Alaska to revenge her sister. The only reason she is a governor is simply because of her pretty face but there is no brain behind her. As a Democrat and a proud American, I am insulted by her lack of knowledge of some of the most basic issues affecting this Country and the World. I am sure that right now the rest of the World is laughing at America for even considering her as a Vice President. We already have a moron in the White House; I don't think we need a second one.

Tom   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

This from a woman who said "keep up the good work" in a speech to a separatist party in Alaska, that her husband was long a part of, a party that hates America.

Oh Boy!!??   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

And Palin is married to secessionist. Has been for many years.

Obama stops in the street a year and a half ago and says "Mornin', Bill" and BANG!

He's a terrorist.

How many years has she been involved in her "END OF DAYS", "ONLY ALASKA WILL REMAIN", "OOH-EEE-OOH-AHH-AHH-TING-TANG-WALLA-WALLA-BING-BANG WITCH DOCTOR"?

Palin, PLEASE!

Marie-Gurnee, IL   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Palin/McCain... you are descpicable. Go back to the holes you call home and stay there!

benedict   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I dont blame sarah because she is like a trumpet ,she voice out whatever is blown inside it for heaven sake who is fooling who the game is up iwill advise her to quickly head back to her state before the Alaskan tired of her

FLDem   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Palin is a moron who needs to shut her mouth. Life was so much better when she was hiding from the press. People like this don't need to be seeking an office in the White House. I am so fed up with the Republicans using fear to get votes! Grow up!!!

wise   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

This is someone who sees American as imperfect enough to pal around with terrorists ? answer Todd Palin

TOM-E   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Go home palin your a loser on a loser ticket and your desperation is pathetic. get a grip and go home.

Valerie   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

My husband just read me the statement that Gov. Palin said about Senator Obama. I'm not a political person but that statement was nasty. If you want the American people to vote for you, STOP the BAD MOUTHING. If you can't stop the politics of hatred and division, you are obviously a disgrace to the American principals you pretend to represent.

Kimberley   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Wow. McCain has fallen so far down into the abyss he can't think clearly. How sad.

Hannah Storm   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of listening to anything that come out of Palin's mouth. The more she talks the more I will talk to people about the positives of an Obama/Biden ticket and the negatives of a McCain/Palin ticket.

Vote Obama/Biden on Nov 4th!!!!!

ready   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

mCain and sarah need to grow up because people are not stupid.
sarah palin has been under investigation in alaska. mCain has been a champion of deregulation which destroys the economy therefore
both cannot be trusted.

tony   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Nasty, vicious, dirty people. And we want them to be our next in Command? Is this how they are going to present themselves to the nations of the world. Dont they realize people around the world are already watching them? ANy one who votes for McPalin deserves what they get. Just like the ones who voted for Bush – you are reaping the rewards of your stupidity. Doesn't that stupid woman realize that Obama is as concerned for his family as everyone else is? Calling him a terrorist is inhumane. She needs to go home and spend some time mothering her children and tending to her own dirty laundry.

This country cannot take another Republican. He isn't going to change the world – he is part of the Republican machine and nothing will change – When 9/11 happened and Bush wasn't in DC, Cheney was temporarily in charge – do you want Sarah Palin in charge during a crisis like that. Wake up people before it's too late. Save yourself, your loved ones, your futures and your country. Don't vote Republican

Patti   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Good for you Palin. People need to know the truth about Obama.

Lyndon   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Pathetic.

So much for honor and decency in the McCain campaign, although it was probably thrown out of the Straight Talk Express weeks ago.

debbie   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

These people who like to claim God as their own are going to be served with their own sauce one of these days. I cannot believe the American people would believe these outright lies. Sarah Palin is proving that women can be equal to men, in the worst sort of way.

Now pardon me, I feel unclean after reading this and need to go wash my hands.

Smartvoter   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Has Palin done any research on Mr. Ayers.
1. The Weather Underground never killed anyone, while they did cause much damage, no one was killed during their bombings
2. It happened after 1968 when after RFK was shot, their was no one in the election to represent anti-war people. People were being suppressed for saying their opinion(Chicago 8) While they were wrong, it appeared to them that SDS(Students for a democratic society) non-violence wasn't working. While their actions were wrong, what they were protesting against was right.
3. If he wants to mention acts that happened years ago, Then why has the Keating five been brought up.
4. Ayers gave only $200 to the Obama campaign, $1 less and it wouldn't have been reported
If she wants bring Ayers up, She should at least have research the facts.

JOANN   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

HILLARY TRIED TO USE THE SAME THINGS MCCAIN/PALIN...AND IT DID NOT WORK....

PLEASE WHAT ABOUT YOUR WITCH DOCTOR PALIN????

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

No weapon forged against you [ Sen. Barack Obama ] will prevail, and you [ Sen. Barack Obama ] will refute every tongue that accuses you [ Mrs. Michelle Obama and Sen. Barack Obama ] . This is the heritage of the servants [ Sen. Barack Obama ] of the LORD, and this is their [ Sen. Barack Obama ] vindication from me," declares the LORD. – Isaiah 54:17

Maureen   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I am not surprised by this at all. They have to grasp onto anything that they possibly can and then construe the truth to fit the need of turning voters against Obama. I will not be swayed. McCain and his sidekick can try to divert the attention as much as they want but as usual they avoid the REAL topic that is on our minds... the economy. Which is not a concern to them since McCain is so out of touch with the people of America. We are not stupid and for them to pull such a stunt makes me ill. I hope the smart voters of America can see this for what it is... Its a smoke screen that the Republican party is so well known for.

Derek Berlew   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

How sad that Mcain and Palin have nothing to offer but pathetic personal attacks. God help this country if these two are elected in November.

CATHERINE, NC   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

It is very sad indeed that Sarah Palin will resort to such low blows all in the name of Politics. Frankly, I care about the issues esp the economy- how I can pay my mortgage, put food on my table and gas in my car. I have not heard anything concrete from McCain/Palin ticket on these issues. I guess Mccain has sent Palin to do his dirty work while he watches from the sideline. IT IS DEFINITELY THE ECONOMY, STUPID!!!!

Joseph   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I have never seen or heard of more vicious people than Republicans. If they can't play the political game fairly, they will play dirty. Even in McCain's home state of Arizona, the Republican ads against Democratic opponents are the most venomous and mean-spirited I have ever seen. They are desperate. They know they are running behind the under-dog but their dirty campaigning tactics won't win them any votes. It will turn me off, me for one.

greenfish   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

And what about John Hagee among others. Desperate move.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

This is McPain act of desperation to distract people from real issues. McBush/McPain campaign is a joke – moving from one drama to another.

Anyway, it appears Americans are not going to be distracted by these jokers.

Go America, make McBush/McPain an accident of history and vote for real change Obama/Biden.

Arthur   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

If Americans still don't see that Palin is a farce after THIS, they never will. How dare she......

Arthur from the Netherlands

Dirk   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I thought McCain promised to run a clean campaign focused on the issues. I guess when you can't win that way you have to drop you morals and slum with Rove type tactics. It is sad to see what has happened to McCain. He is no longer a a maverick no matter how many times he gets Sarah Palin to say the word maverick.

JIm in Plymouth   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

This is why I will no longer be a Republican. McCains campaign has turned dirty, dishonest, and dishonorable!

VON BISMARK,Vienna.   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

DESPARATE!

danman   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

that woman is an idiot

Bob W   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

McCain makes it ugly...... I guess he figures it's his only chance.

He has to SCARE the voters, so he's sending out his lipsticked ATTACK DOG to spew sound-bites that she doens't even comprehend.

That's pitiful, and I believe the American people will see McCain for what he is:

An old, weak man who would rather lose his honor and self-respect than lose an election.

Unfortunately for him..... he's going to lose BOTH, and BADLY.

DC   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Strange comment to come from someone who palled around with Alaskan separatists.

TLM   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

While I am a Democrat and ardent supporter of Barack Obama, I am also a professional women who had immense admiration for John McCain. Now all I can say is shame on you, John McCain. In your desparation to win the presidency, you have selected an unfit running mate, played politics with the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression, and now decide to employ the campaign tactics you deplored at the hands of George W. Bush. Senator McCain, you were a war hero, POW, and highly respected US Senator – act like it! And regarding Sarah Palin – be careful taking those gloves off, Govenor. The political process has taken pity on you to this point seeing that you've "only been at this 5 weeks". Are you ready to be treated like everyone else or do you need Uncle John to sit next to you and take more of the tough questions?

Michael Hentges - Cincinnati OH   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

When is Sarah Palin going to come up with her own original ideas and statements? The fact that the McCain campaign did not even advise her that they were pulling out of Michigan proves that she is nothing but a political pawn for McCain. Cute folksy scripted statements only go so far.....let's hear about the issues. Do the republicans really think the American people are that stupid? "GOOD GOLLY, YOU BETCHA"....(with a smile and a wink).

Recreator   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

It is a shame when Senator McCain cannot deal with the real issues and has to result to grade school insults and falsehoods.

Vote Obama/Biden for "real" change!

Dixie Wallace   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

OUTRAGE IN IOWA
Here in Iowa we are disgusted that CNN would be a part of patronizing the disgusting rallies that Palin is taking part in and the vile that is coming from her mouth. I will NOT be watching CNN and actually I was viewing your station in lieu of MSNBC. Sorry!

Palin/McCain as it is called are absolutely despicable in their campaigning methods. Now McCain is taking "credit" for bringing the "rescue" bill to a resolution. How stupid does he think that we are? Iowans can see right through him. He need not come back to our state to "win" votes. If any of us did think that Palin had it together, her scare tactics regarding Barack's terrorist friends will not work. Absolutely disgusting.

Real American   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama is going to win. McCain and Palin can't stop his victory but they think they can. They think going super negative is going to help them. Ha!! It's over, McCain has no honor. These last weeks of this election will display McCains deep desperation and hunger for the office he will inevidibally lose. All of his honor will be replaced with a sad, desperate, low rode, campaign that will be his final statement in politics. Obama 08!

Eugene   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Gosh-darn lyin' governor of Alaska....there she goes again shootin' her mouth off without engagin' the motor.

Palin is a joke   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hey MCcain How is Keaten doing these days? You should know since you were part of the Keaten 5.

Its typical Republican crap- we cant win on the issues, so lets attack the person.

Palin and MCcain = no honor or dignity

Marydoe   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Do I smell desperation?

Sam   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Was she winking when she said this?

CSantos   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Palin has finally fallen off the deep end. To accuse of Obama for "paling" around with terrorists is stretching the truth at the least and outright crazy. With McCain's struggle on the campaign trail, his pullout of Michigan, it is becoming clearer that the McCain camp is becoming desperate. Considering our current state of fear that has been generated by the Bush administration, words such as these can only create more fear, exactly what the McCain/Bush/Cheney camp wants and has done for the past 8 years.

Andrew   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

And all I can say is...WHAT?!?

Seriously, talking about your opponent's character and judgment really isn't the way to go, Senator McCain. Talk about the issues, not about crap like this. I'm sorry that we've gotten to a point where all I see are attacks like these...

Maddy   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Crash and burn.

Michael   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

What an outrageous comment from Gov Palin. Let's focus on THE ISSUES folks, not this tripe from a team who is so scared of losing control they will stop at nothing.

Force both sides to focus on the issues, not this kind of clap-trap.

Yes we can!

Steve in WY   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Youbetcha. Wink. Shout out to my people. Hockey Mom. Joe Sixpack. Maverick. Original Mavericks. Can I call you Sarah? Wink. I sent Putin back to Russia. Wink. Soccer game. Pit Bull, Prom Hair, Team of Mavericks, LipStick.

AHHHHHHHHHHH. PLEASE GO AWAY. YOU HAVE MADE YOURSELF INTO A CARTOON CHARACTER. ENOUGH.

Johnathan   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

What ever happened to McCain and his camp promising to stick to the issues and running and honorable campaign?

JB   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Will anyone else out there be glad when 05 November rolls around?!?

Obama / Biden ... landslide 2008.

ready   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

mcCain and sarah need to grow up because people are not stupid.
sarah palin has been under investigation in alaska. mcCain has been a champion of deregulation which destroys the economy therefore
both cannot be trusted.

conny   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Who is Sara Palin, OH she's that person who is now running the Mcsame camp and who is above the law. It's too late i know who the next President will be.............woopee!

Cathy   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Our nation is in a time of serious crisis on almost all fronts. It is an INSULT to all of us to have a candidate for Vice President of the United States chose to make blatantly false, fear based statements solely to divert attention from the issues that face this nation.

ENOUGH of this irresponsible, childish behavior that does nothing but demonstrate the lack of any plan to address the serious issues we face.

We need professional, intelligent LEADERSHIP to navigate the path out of this storm - NOT CHILDISH IDIOTIC STUNTS. This is far too serious for infantile games.

It is so apparent that Governor Palin truly has no ability to perform at a senior leadership level - what a DISGRACE!

alaskans against Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

McCain and Palin have certainly lost it now...I have no idea why they would waste their time tearing down the one hope our country has to dig itself out of this mess we are in...shouldn't they focus their time trying to rebuild America's confidence in both their abilities and the Republican party at large? By distracting the American public with their smear campaign strategies, they are digging their own graves...beware McCain/Palin...your 15 minutes of fame is coming to a close...

maxine   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

how does this help the american people? KEATING 5

Jeff   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

This kind of lie makes me want to remind people that Sarah Palin is a mother who neglects her own new-born children, is supportive of pre-marital teen-age sex, and is a vindictive politician who fires people who don't do her bidding. These facts may not be 100% true but they are more true than her statements about Obama, which seems to be fair. BTW CNN, why doesn't your article lead with the fact that she took one or two details from the article and used them completely out of context? The story is, "Sarah Palin lies about Obama again". Until Palin and McCain start using real facts, that's the only headline that should be reported. And I would expect you to hold Obama to the same standard as well.

nesto   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

My fellow countrymen,the time has come for the McCain campaign to show how they can distract America from the very issues which affect us for the sake of power. Be prepared to hear,read and see more of this. Fellow countrymen this is our moment. Republicans have stolen power twice using this same trick. As is usually said " you can fool some people some time,but you can't fool all the people all the time." The first fool is OK, the second fool is OK, but the third fool is the real fool. Let us stay alert and lets know that McCain will not help us more than what Bush has done. If we vote McBush again, then we are going to go down the drain.

Obama/Biden 2008 and 2012

SAT   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Focus on the economy. 159,000 jobs were lost last month. Has Bill Ayers committed any terroist actions in recent years? If not, I'm not that interested in what happened in the 60's.

Amy   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

ENOUGH with the smear tactics!

We need somebody who can govern, not somebody who can smear.

The McCain campaign are the ones terrorizing the american people with these low tactics.

Harold Epstein   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The end is near for the McCain/Palin campaign and I strongly suggest they end it with dignity as opposed to in the gutter with lies and scare tactics.

If you have to lose, lose because people are not convinced by your argument.

tara   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Not going to work. Next!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 :)

willowood   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Is there any chance CNN is doing a fact check to accompay their reporting so we know the TRUTH...I know what a silly notion the TRUTH...not just what each camoaign is saying.
I would also be happy to have you report the Palin witchcraft religious ritual as often, AS OFTEN ,as you played the Jeremiah Wright soundbites. Fair is Fair.
And by the way where were your so called 'investigative reporters' when the economic crisis was looming years ago. Oh, that's right you just report the news after the fact. Yelling fire when we are ablaze doesn't really address the culprit who was thinking about setting the fire and did...You should count yourselves in this mess along with a do nothing Admiistration and Congress.
We have a free press...free to report and say whatever they like with no consequence.

SickOfLies   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Why won't these people pack up their marbles and go home? They refuse to tell us HOW they will fix the economy; expect Americans to pay thousands and potentially lose their health insurance under their proposed health care plan; and are BOTH ignorant about the economy AND foreign policy. So now they want to attack Obama's character over a non-issue. They have pulled out of Michigan, out of Pennsylvania, DC, Maryland, VA, and Pa., are littered with Obama/Biden signs and rarely do you see Republicans voicing their support on these comments. RARELY. We need change – desperately. The entire WORLD is watching. Only Obama can bridge this gap – not these people who feel they are above the law (Palin refusing to cooperate with an investigation-her many hidden private e-mail accounts). I don't want my president winking at me and being 'schooled' as we go. She couldn't even graduate from one college – she's a joke and McSame knows it. So now they resort to mudslinging. Unbelievable!

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Sarah,

If you want my vote, I want to hear YOUR PLANS on how are you going to help McCain govern this country. I AM NOT interested to hear about Obama from you, but about you.

mav in Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

How about we focus on Palin's 'connections' to the Alaskan Secessionist Party instead? Treason I say! Treason!

Michael, Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

What Palin said is absolutely dispicable!!!

interesting   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Keep it coming McCain-Palin. Knock the the guys out.

Obama is a Benedict Arnold set to destroy America. Period!

PUMA 2008!

ready   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

mCain and sarah need to grow up because people are not stupid.
sarah palin has been under investigation in alaska. mCain has been a champion of deregulation which destroys the economy therefore
both cannot be trusted.

Amy in Mineapolis   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

More liers for McPalin???

Wale   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Terrorists such as Alaska Independent Party members

amitj8pe   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

These are serioud times in the country which require serious plans from serious people to resolve the issue. Republican candidates do not provide any plans on the issues.

I hope rep candidate is elected and then people can see country sinking further and rapidly as margin for error for next president is real thin.

Mary - PA   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

You know, I used to think of Sen. McCain as a man of integrity. I used to think of him as a man of honor. Luckily he is starting to show his true stripes and hopefully the rest of America will also see him for what he is and what he has become. I am so glad that Sen. Obama is staying with the issues while Sen. McCain plays school yard bully games.

Andre   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

These people will not stop from going any distance to criticize others. Look at the difference. Democrats fight a respectable campaign by questioning on the issues. Republicans fight a immoral campaign by attacking the candidates' values. Its well documented what Obama has with Tony Rezko and William Ayers. Did Obama or Biden ever ever question Palin's personal problems which she has never even defended herself on record. If questioning patriotism is the only way republicans think they can win, they turn off the independents like me.

Mark   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The article said: "Speaking at a fund-raising event in Colorado Saturday, Palin said: “This is not a man who sees America as you and I do..."

Yeah, he probably studied some Supreme Court cases a some time in his life...and has at least a small clue about our history as a nation.

What a joke...how can she be taken seriously. We want a serious VP, not a wind-up doll full of talking points. McCain can do better...

Sean   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Hey Sarah, how are you going to fix the economy? How are you going to end the war? How are you going to restore civil liberties? How are you going to restore the image of America in the world? How are you going to fight terrorism? How are you going to catch bin Laden? How are you going to prevent a nuclear Iran? How are you going to stop America's addiction to oil? How are you going to fix the health care system?

Ann Breslawski   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

This is surprising that a smart lady like Palin would believe such a thing about Obama. I blame McCain for this attempt to belittle Obama by spreading lies about him. Palin on the other hand is power hungary and will do anything to win. I believe she is a socialist and an extremist. McCain is a bitter old man about most things. I believe he is a racist and suffering from post traumic stress disorder for many years. He shows how he would lead the country, that is with anger and hate for others not like him and Palin.

Sarah....and my last name isn't Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

McCain is now grasping....If she bothered to read the whole article, she would see that there hasn't been any close connection.

Obama/Biden '08

Randilyn   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I would like to hear more from the candidates on what they plan to do when they become President instead of cutting on each other. I am a Democrat, but feel that all of this negativism is so childish and useless. We need to hear more involved details about how they plan to save us from destruction and economical ruin. It scares me to think that Palin is a heartbeat away from being the leader of our country. McCain must have had a senior moment when he chose Palin for his VP. or maybe it was her good looks or she flirted with him with a wink and a smile! Watch out Mrs. McCain!!!! It looks to me that Palin with do anything to get what she wants. I am not a "Hockey Mom" or "Joe 6-pack", and don't want to be one-Thank you very much, Sarah! Go Obama!!!!

SamSunny   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

These sort of attacks say so much more about the people using them than the people they are aimed at. John McCain looks weak and impotent using this childish approach. Who wants a man who fights throwing mudballs and hides behind a woman skirts. Pathetic.

Nugget texas   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Hey Sarah–How's that Troopergate workin' for ya? Why don't YOU come clean?

Dana from NY   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Before you start pointing fingers make sure your hands are clean. She has some absolute NERVE to say the least!! McCain and Palin disgust me and I look very forward to watching as they lose November 4th!
They are nothing but fear mongers- playing on the hatred and biggotry that plagues our country. Because they cant attack him for being African American- they will play on the fears using words like "terrorist". If they were the better people for the job they could beat Obama on facts and policies- and since they cant they want to play dirty- doesnt take much for Americans to see that!!
How come no one is talking about Sarah Palin being blessed by a witch doctor that practiced with hunts in Africa- and actually had women murdered because they were alleged "witches"!!!???
How come no one points out the fact that their "transparent" VP is being less than transparent regarding the investigation into her Abuse of Power- and has the McCain campaign doing everything they can to have the charges dropped??

No more slimy Republicans- Sarah Palin is nothing more than a WOLF in sheeps clothing!!

Obama/Biden 08

Street Man   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I have zero respect for John McCain now. Zero hero.

Julie   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

She's pathetic.

man   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

She got to go back to the issues that are much relevant right now in the lives of the american people instead of spending time on some false personal attacks.

Mark   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I have tried to think and speak kindly about Gov. Palin - but no more: She is simply despicable. To suggest that Obama has any "connection with terrorists" is mean-spirited, ignorant, and cynical.

Clearly, Palin knows nothing and believes nothing. She is a politician at its worst: An empty, heartless shell. She will say and do anything for the sake of her political ambitions.

It is a great relief that she will return to Alaska in November (that is, until she is elected to the U. S. senate).

Phyllis   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Well, she really is a pitbull with lipstick. McCain should be ashamed of himself for hiding his ambition behind Palin's lies.

Joel Burlingham   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

America needs to prepare itself for the fear, smears, lies, distortions, and divisive innuendos that will come from the McCain camp and the political right wing. That's all they have to offer since they have no credible record of accomplishments. It is long past time for Americans to see through this disgusting and contemptible strategy and move the country forward through unity, intelligent planning, and
respectable world leadership.

golfgurl   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Are they his pals because they are losing the race? She can't answer basic questions.

McCain/Palin not ready to LEAD!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Rb   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Sara Palin is a disgusting lizzard just like McShameless. She is just as stupid and obviously has ZERO pride or self respect.

Lynne Dolan   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

To heck with Ayers ... I'd feel better if Obama had fervently denounced the despicable acts of Reverend Wright. He [Obama] had no problem paling around with him for 20 years, and he is more of an anti-American terrorist than anyone.

kevin   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Shame on you John McCain. You are great role model for bipartisanship....not. Actually I have to say that in 3 short months you have gone from being a guy that I was going to vote for to being a guy that I have ZERO respect for. Literally makes me sick to my stomach.

JON   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

It is not suprising to anyone, the McBush campaign is desperate: they cannot come up with smart move to fix the economy, which is the #1 issue for most of us. I have lost 20% of my retirement money in 401k and I want to hear more from a candidate with the brain to fix these problems. I do not want to listen to the distractions.During the debate, Palin praised her boss on the surge in Iraq rather than laying out the plan to fix the economy and health care. I'm independent, McCain just lost my vote.

park more   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I am democrat and I will vote McCain-Palin. Hillary, Biden and Clinton were saying that Obama is not qualified at all. Now he is qualified... Lies lies and lies

Johnson in St. Louis   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

you can really tell when a campaign is losing because they come out with all kinds of negative junk either true or not so true to try to get the country to back them. It worked during the Karl Rove era, but I am not so sure it will work this time. Too bad that McCain didn't keep his promise to run a clean and different campaign and it may also be too bad that Obama doesn't get down in the mud with him...then again maybe the latter has the right idea.

josh   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Its going to be 30 days of Republican Hell. What will they do? Phoney Bin Laden tapes?
Terrorist attacks on NYC? Nothing is beyond these people.

Desperation   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

It appears we are returning to the post convention tactics of GOP – lying and overexaggeration. I don't mind negative constructive attacks – but please stop budging the truth and taking sound bites.

McCain/Palin =Dumb/Dumber   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

What happened to giving us the reasons you would be a good candidate. Oh yeah, it got replaced with attacking your opponent. While this country is faced with economic woes & multiple military actions, this is the best they could come up with and they wonder why Obama is pulling ahead!

Canadian grieving for America   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

With the present economic crisis, the shape your country is in, the best the MCain campaign can do is create more lies. The desperation is becoming more intense.

I am saddended that the focus is not on the issues. The Republican party seems bankrupt of ideas or leadership. Imagine 4 more years of this government. Adding Palin to the ticket leaves only one question.

Is she the best that the Republicans have to offer?

I would be ashamed if I was an American. The world is ashamed for you. On November do the right thing America, get your country back, get the respect of the world back.

They fooled you and lied their way into the white house for 8 years. Americans you can be conservatives on some issues and liberal on others, stop this nonsense.

As an outsider it seems that this election will not be about issues but color. I believe that if OBAMA was white the election would be over. Color has nothing to do with judgement. Palin and MCain are white but they are still dishonest idiots.

vjh   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Can Palin SPELL Terrorist?

Chris, Canada   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures. How about the issues, Sarah?
You can find out about them by reading a newspaper!
Gosh darn, wink

Linear   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

This is just sad. They are really trying.

Gotymyjd2003   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Well, I guess now we know that at least she reads the New York Times...don't know why it was so hard for her to remember that when Katie Couric was asking her to name just one periodical...

But really. When she first came on the scene, I thought: "man, she's kind of hot!" But the more she opens her mouth, the more I wish she'd just go away. So annoying...

Michael   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Wow, first McCain does a hail mary to pick Palin as VP, and now Palin is doing the same thing with her statements about their running mates.
Amazing! Well, even if there were any truth to what she's saying, she's failing to realize that the investigation proved no wrong doing or actual connections. Not, that Palin is familiar with the process of an investigation because she keeps refusing to cooperate with the one that's investigating her wrong doing in her home state of Alaska.
Come on McBush and Palin is this the best you can come up with?/?
Wow. Can't wait till November. :-)

Angie   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Its a shame that the McCain campaign has to stoop so low to use 'swift-boat' type of attacks to deflect the true issues in this country. They can do whatever they like, it won't change the fact our economy is in the toilet, we are fighting a very costly war (both here and abroad), and our downward spiral doesn't seem to want to end.

Senator McCain & Gov. Palin – let's hear how you plan to turn this around. Let's hear how you are going to restore America's good name around the world. Let's hear how you are going to bring home our very brave service men and women and provide them the kind of healthcare they deserve.

Stop acting like spoiled children throwing mud, stick to whats most important to American's – the economy, universal healthcare, an end to this war.

Bud Clark   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

N.B. – Obama was EIGHT YEARS OLD. I hardly think he would recognize a terrorist at that age, much less hang out with one. When, OH WHEN, are the Wrong Wing and the Konservative Kristianist Krazies going to remember the 9th Commandment: "Thou shalt not bear FALSE WITNESS against thy neighbor." (emphasis added). Barack Obama is a Christian gentleman, and no amount of dastardly "swift-boating" by equally dastardly Republicans is going to change that. Rather, they should see to their own sinking ship of state.

Bud Clark
San Diego CA USA

Judith Frazier   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I could not BE more disgusted with this white trash ticket! The McCain/Palin campaign epitomizes all that is wrong with American politics.
I would love to see American voters stand up to this once and for all, and send a clear signal to the Rovian planners that we will no longer tolerate the lies and half-truths that are the Republican earmarks.

Why in God's name is this bimbo cheerleader even involved in a race for leadership?? She does not qualify for a PTA leadership.

Stand up, and put an end to these tactics that are making a mockery of honesty.

Paul Hackett   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I like Palin, but this is politics as usual. She can stand on her own principals and beat these guys hands down.
I say " Let Palin be Palin. "
Because Obama, and Biden can't help but be who they are.
You see Palin is really a Peoples politician. Obama, Biden, and even McCain are a Politicians, politician. I will vote for McCain to simply get Palin into Washington. Even as a Vice President, she will pissing just the right people off, and maybe getting capital hill off of their Butt's long enough to listen to what the people really want?

Amy Q   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

As I recall, many in the 60's were considered terrorists (well, by today's standards) because they spoke up against the status quo of the government and the country. MLK was seen as a terrorist. John and Robert Kennedy were considered radical liberals for pushing for civil rights. For Palin to lamely attempt to, yet again, drag up something that happened nearly 50 years ago in our history only further shows how unqualified and out of touch she is. And it's pretty ironic coming from someone who is under investigation for her own practices as a mayor and govenor – something she has only been doing for a couple of years at that! And someone who thinks Cheney's biggest mistake was shooting a friend while duck hunting – apparently ignoring it was a quail hunt.

I suspect she would be first in line to attack the Dems if they brought up McCain's VERY active role in the Keating 5 in the 80's under Daddy Bush. Oh, wait, she already has.

If voters are again stupid enough to buy into the lies of the Right-wingers than we will deserve what we get.

As a woman, I find Palin disgraceful, disgusting and a major step back for women everywhere after we have fought long and hard to be taken seriously and to have a voice and a vote.

linda n carolina   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Just keep it up Palin...lets see how low you will go since your are now the official wh@#$ for the Rep-lie-can party. Make your kids proud of you. You'll be lucky to get reelected Gov. Alaska must be sooooo proud of you. Hear that??? That's a landslide coming to roll over you and McCain in Nov.

am not stupid   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

this is sickening. if you can't beat him, destroy him.

ourdeal   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

There you go...sick people started targetting on an individual basis..It's shameful to add Mr.Obama to Ayers ..this so called foreign policy expert who sees Russia from her window need an education to know that when Ayers incident happend Obama was 8. It will not be surprised that this lady who is on job training will pickup Rev.Wright issue one more time. What they should know is these are the old & rotten tactics which yielded nothing...suggestion to these folks is to concentrate on economy..and country ...if you guys bark like this, even in 2012 you guys will not have a chance...

Matt   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

If you don't hit, they will hit you. Biden should have destroyed Palin in the debate, instead, he was quite soft. Wrong strategy. Obama should state that he would not bother to respond to someone who thinks Putin flyin over would give her foreign policy experience. Be tough!

Noneya   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

These tactics are used, because there are people who respond to them. As I reflect back on the past few elections, and watch this one, only one question comes to my mind...

"Who is John Galt?"

Can anyone make the connection?

tim   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

you can tell the way a person is by watching and listening to the way he runs his campaign. If McCain is running a dirty campaign, then I wonder what he is like.

LAH   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Muzzle her already!

Kevin   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The problem with this tactic by the McCain campaign is that millions of Republican voters will buy right into it. They will not require from McCain a plan to restore this country and put America back on the right track. They will not require evidence that McCain is the better man for the job. The Republican base will devour this. Obama will become a terrorist, the Antichrist, unpatriotic and a muslim in their minds. It is so unfortunate that people can base their votes on distortion, lies and fear rather than on an objective comparison of the candidates. I have had enough of Sarah Palin and her "you betchas'" so the fact that she made these statements is irrelevant. What is relevant is the shallowness of the Republican party to resort to this tactic and the ignore the issues and that the republican voters can be "energized " by a few "Gosh Darn its", You betchas and winks. It is unfortunate that so many voters will not have the capability or desire to look beyond this at the issues and the truth.

Peggy T.   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Sarah Palin is outragous, but when you have nothing going for your own Vice Presidental ticket, I guess you do what you can to distorte the truth & just plain lie. She needs to buck up & address her own legal problems in Alaska. Troopergate is hanging over her head & it seems to me that IF she has nothing to hide, then why does she have John McCain & his pals running interference for her with this issue? John McCain & The Keating Five, which happened back in the late 80's to early 90's is some thing that people should look at real hard before even thinking about voting for John McCain. He was one of the five Senators who helped cover up the fact that Keating used the Savings & Loan funds as though they were his own personal account. John McCain & his wife Cindy took trips on Keatings plane to the Bahama's. McCain repaid Keating (so the story goes) only because the whole thing was about to be exposed. John McCain was viewed by those on Capital Hill as using bad judgement. John McCain is still in Washington, low & behold here we are facing another financial crisis this time due to deregualation. Sarah Palin needs to clean up her own back yard before she goes to accusing any one else of any thing.

republican for OBAMA   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

she is so low. what about her unethical behavior? obama knows someone who has a shady past. palin is a shady person herself. much worse
OBAMA BIDEN 08

Bendo   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

deparation seeping in on the mclame camp, most Americans will see this and their ship will sink even further, time to pull out of PA mclame, you are weak and your going to lose, badly!

RDW - TEXAS   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Typical McPain attack. He's got nothing else to run on, so he goes out and attacks Obama for something that's not even close to the truth. But again, nothing he or his running mate would know the truth from anything else.

alabama liberal   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

not surprising. republicans can only win when the focus is taken off the issues.

F - SC   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

It sounds like that needs a little more investigation.... as does a Letter to the Editor in the Greenville News on Sun. 9/28. The letter writer who wrote in part...
"...Interestingly, another of the largest recipients of donations from Fannie Mae went to Sen. Barack Obama who was IN THE SENATE FOR ONLY 143 DAYS BEFORE he started campaigning for the presidency.."

That's really not much experience, is it?

Live From NY   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

This coming from the woman who said all debate long that "We should stop looking towards the past and get on with the future."

Not her specific words, but watch the VP debate. She turns away all of Biden's critiques saying we can't look at the past, and then pulls this only a few days later.

Raymond Duke   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The truth sure hurts doesn't it. It had to be somebody to bring it up for the liberal media sure is not going to cover it or investigate it. Go Palin and watch the liberals start crying foul. They sure did not mind going after Palin on everything. Turn about is fair play so you liberals can get your Hankerchiefs out.

Bonnie O., Raleigh, NC   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Looks like the "mavericks" are running scared.

Yes We Can!

Obama '08

art   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Swift-boating in full force. One more month to go.

Anthony in Ohio   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Megan   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Palin hit it right on the head!!!!
Do we really want to trust our future to this man and his buddies?

Sean   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

How pitiful of McCain and Palin. And the saddest part about it is that there are people out there who will cpmpletely buy their lies, distortions, and personal attacks.

My vote's going towards positive change with Obama, not the vile, deceptive, Rovian tactics that McCain has so warmly embraced.

PSK   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

This miserable excuse for a politician has now gone too far.. To accuse a United States Senator of consorting with terrorists is not only shameful, but criminal. Little Miss Alaska (I'm sorry, I should say Little Miss Runner-Up, Miss Alaska) needs to go home – I promise, Mrs Palin- no one will miss you.

energy   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

That is a very good development. Obama has continued to make McCain's relationship a big deal in the campaign. It is time to expose Obama's ties with Jimmy Carter, Ayers, Muslim roots, Rev. Wright, Nancy Pelosi, the failed Fannie Mae, Rezko, etc.

If Obama ever mentions Bush, McCain should attack with those crazy relationships of Obama. Enough is enough!!

Movement for Real Blacks for President!!

Alvin   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Republicans are running scared because Obama is having a surge in the Polls. And can somebody tell McCain/ Palin that

`Its the economy, stupid!`

JUNIOR   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

SHAME ON PALIN !!! THIS SMEAR CRAP WILL GO NO WHERE. McCAIN / PALIN ARE LOOSERS!!! WE NEED JOBS AND NOT SWIFT – BOAT WE HAVE ALL UNDERSTOOD SWIFTBOAT IS BASED ON LIES. YOU CANNOT TIE THIS AYERS TO THEN YOUNG Obama OF 8 YEARS OLD! THIS BARBARIC OF PALIN! SHE IS RATHER VOLNERABLE BEING UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IN ALASKA ! SHAME PALIN SHAME. I SUPPORTED HER BUT FOR EVEN BEING WORSE THAN McCAIN, NO MORE! NO WAY!!!

maxine   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

When you are behind throw the Kitchen sink. Who care about bill ayres, i want to know more about financial future and how my family is going to cope.

Morshed, Houston, TX   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

What else they can do? McCain-Palin's morning starts with personal attacks on Obama. That's nasty politics! These kind of lie would not divert voters mind to another direction. Criticizing on Obama will certainly help to win him(Obama) in November with a big margin. This secret is a ugly true but big politicians never realize. That's what history teaches us.

sam   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Obama was 8 years old!!

8!

Now Governor, how old is Pristol?

john   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

"...the McCain campaign has decided to take a much more aggressive approach during the remainder of the campaign that will refocus attention away from the country’s troubled economy..."
Translation: the McCain campaign has decided to go negative to distract America from real issues...

RS Oregon   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

When OBAMA was 8, this man was accused of a crime. Now, being on the same charity Board where they probably met, and the guy, like MANY MANY people who are Democrats and/or are impressed with Obama, hosts a fundraiser for him. They live in the same part of Chicago.

Wow, Palin probably cant imagine knowing as many people of varied backgrounds, histories, race, color, religious beliefs etc.and having polite, cordial relationships with them without necessarily endorsing all of their beliefs, past actions and relationships in their lives. A bit different than living most of your life in Wasilla, Alaska.

What a naieve dummy.

brad from syracuse   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

FINALLY!!! FINALLY!!!!! Thank you Governor Palin for FINALLY bringing this to the NATIONAL front. This has been known about Obama for months. Ayers wife is just as radical as Ayers is.

Oh, this is going to be fun. An outsider to Washington with NO political agenda other than to bring the truth foward. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

hazelwade   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

the bible says that we can lengthen our days or shorten them . i beleive if obama is voted in that we will defenetly shorten them.

Charlie   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

You go Sare Palin. Its about time the real Obama stands up....

Anj   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

HE WAS 8!!!

This is disgusting!!! Grow up Palin!!!

park more   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

No Obama

joe   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I do believe so. As Hillary once said: How can he tolerate his anti-America Pastor for 20 years? How can he palls with Extremist Bii A. for such a long time? How can he has friends like the jailed Major? such and such.

They are all facts that shadow his past.

jews4obama   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

somebody committed a crime when obama was 8,i mean seriously mcsame is not gonna win these race.this is mcsame been erratic.

ann   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I do not like dirty political statements, but I can not even think of Obama becoming my president. I am just praying that is doesn't happen. The United States needs someone that is not so radical in everyway as Obama is. I would not trust him to walk my dog let alone run the country.

kathy   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

This woman is just an idiot. I can't believe she buys into all the crap the McCain people are feeding her. She was so disrespectful to Senator Biden at the debate. When she spoke he looked very interested and intently at her. When he spoke she spent most of her time looking at the notes they had prepared for her. That's why she kept wanting to go back to another subject. She was programmed. to say certain things and she had to get them into the conversation.

Doesn't this woman realize McCain doesn't like women and if they, God forbid, make it to the White House, Cindy McCain is going to slap her to the back of the line and not allow her to take the spot light away from her. She doesn't look real thrilled when she has to stand near Palin anyway.

I'm so tired of this woman pimping her children, when they should either be in school or in bed. What was the deal with having that baby out the other night after the debate. She should keep her mouth shut and just ride on her little bit of glory she had from the debate. although i'd hardly call it glory since she was programmed by the McCain regime.

David   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

No plan for economy? Instead of talking about the economy, the McCain/Palin team is going to attack Barack Obama's character. McCain/Palin are not putting the country first, instead, they are putting themselves first.

Shame on McCain and Palin

Will   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

America needs to know who they are electing just as well as what they want to implament. This information is no different than when Biden or Obama claim McCain is the same as Bush with him voting with W 90% of the time. In fact Palin's comment is more accurate and factual than that most popular Obama statement.

Knowing Obama's friends and past, his voting record, his tax increases, his feelings about our miltary, and seeing the type of charecter his supporters have from thier posts on this forum and others on the net, will give Americans the most importaint information they will need in making thier choice this November.

Thanks to Sarah Palin for making this importaint information available to all fair minded Americans struggling with their choice of the best of two evils. Also, for the comments from the Obama supporters to these facts, just compare them to the comments from those from the right. Now, who is more tolerant, fair, and doesn't wish harm to those who disagree with them?

Shepp   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Pathetic. Mccain is deplorable. Palin is ignorant.
You should be ashamed Mccain.
You promised A CLEAN campaign.
How'd that Keating 5 deal work out for ya Johnny?...
Hmmm just by a hiar?

JWR   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Just like a typical pit bull go dig up a 40 year old bone.

ted d   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

What will McCain and Palin try next? Notice the Democrats don't bring up Keating 5, gambling ties, or personal issues about Palin and her dysfunctional family. But anything goes for the gutter campaign of Palin and McCain. Country first? What a joke! McCain and Palin will tell any lie imaginable in an attempt to win votes. It's pitiful.

OPEN YOU MIND   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

McCain on ideas alone because doesn't have any. He doesn't have to stoop too low because his poll number s have already done that for him.

Obama/Biden 2008

bob   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Kind of hypocritical considering she is married to a man who advocates Alaska sesseeding from the U.S. Todd Palin is a registered independent now, but the two previous election cycles, he was a registered member of the Alaska Independence Party. She is married to a man that does not even want to be a citizen of this great country. Great pick for a VP there.

keeth   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Obama / Ayers acquaintance = Obama terrorist supporter.

McCain a member of the Keating 5 = .... oh, never mind.

kalamafood   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

It is unsurprising for the McCain camp to attack Obama in the midst of this economic crisis, to say nothing of the state of the country's energy crisis and world standing. They have no viable platform to stand on; no position they can win. It's time to pack up, go home, and pine for all those tax breaks they surely deserve.

ket   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Palin is a disgusting person.

Irena   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Desperate people will do desperate things to knock down someone who is clearly in the lead. Obama is a fine man...read his book.

Joshua   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

What she said was far from reality. I think she is Mccain's toy. She can not be trusted. Bridge to nowhere....... By the way she was a member of Alaska independence party.

Mer   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

LMAO!!! McCain/Palin ticket is going mad. Please let’s stick with the real issue instead personal attacks!! If I was Palin I won't try to get personal!! Can she explain the troopgate investigation??? Of course they have to run an aggressive campaign if they want to win… they need to distract us from the real issue. Otherwise there is no way they will win the Whitehouse on Nov. 4th

Mike   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

This story of theirs trying to connect the two really holds no ground. It is just more despicable tactics by the McPailin camp. They know they need to take the focus off the economy because McCain doesnt know much about the economy according to himself.

Obama/Biden 08'

Judy in NC   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Here we go again.... Tell us again what John McCain's plans are for the future of this country??

Indy   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

The total moral bankruptcy of McCain is now complete. Who once was a moral, maverick that independents liked, has become a Republican conservative joke. Palin has sealed the deal.

No More Mistakes   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Shes a stupid liar!

Brian   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

McCain's mouthpiece with lipstick

Ambrose   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

So it is just fine for this woman to attack a US senator – but who are the Democrats to question her abilites? Give me a break. I do not want "JOE SIXPACK" & "SOCEER/HOCKEY MOM" running the country. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swing Voter Sick of Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

This woman truly is the devil. I used to respect McCain for being a maverick and logical thinker but picking her shows a complete lack of judgement. She offers absolutely NOTHING for the country.

Part of me thinks they're prepping her for 2012 or 2016 which before these comments would not have been horrible, but this brings new light as to how dangerous she really is to the country.

cecil   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

What Magazine Did She Read This In!

BARACK ATTACK   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

wholly pathetic.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

she is really disgusting.

Electra   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

That is just plain RUDE! How offensive and just desperate! Does the repub camp have any manners, here in sunny England, we're by no means perfect, but our politicians attack the oppositions policies, judgement and political integrity and persona, but NEVER their personal character. They should be ashamed of themselves, but i am not surprised. They have shown themselves to be completely below the belt, they are not capable of putting together any coherent policies to help Americans through these difficult times, so they deflected attention from that and Palin's incompetence and inexperience by dirty tricks and spreadingnblatant lies. Please dont fall for it America, this election is too important for you and the world at large in trying times. And Palin is a insult to all smart women, and whats with the winking?!Imagine if Thatcher or Clinton started winking, it'd be ridiculed but no some Americans fall for it! No wonder the rest of the world thinks u are utterly idiots?! Show us u aren't!! (Im sure all aren't!)

Rob in NV   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I'm beginning to think the "lipstick on a pig" comment SHOULD have been directed at Sarah Palin, and that it would have been far too mild as a description of who and what she is.

chris   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Palin sounds like she fits in just perfectly with the "washington elite."

Kay   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Why don't you go to life shows like CNN and say this... CNN should stop listening to the empty scripted person if she is not able to come on even Larry King and do a show.

Even Briteny Spears and Paris Hilton are about to do a live show on national TV to defend theselves.

Why can Sarah Palin come to do a show on CNN but will run to go tape show is FOX.

CNN should black out this pretender. I stopped been scared of what McCain doubious campaing will say. I am feed up of this double standard.

Reading script of a paper is a VP debate was even scored as a good performance. CNN stop this and treat Sarah Palin as a Candidate for VIce President of America and let her tell America how and why she should be trusted.

David   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Typical of a Republican response, trying to turn from the real issues and attacking character. Ayers committed those attacks when Obama was a child. At least Obama did not abuse his powers like Palin has appeared to have done.

What respect I had for Sarah Palin is rapidly disappearing.

Sarah, you are no Hillary Clinton and are even worse than George Bush. I guess you need some NovoMcCain to handle your PA"L"IN .

Clinton Supporter for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

McPalin is just evil.
evil evil evil!

Barry Butts   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

The Republican Party has really shown America how ignorant they are with Sara Palin. John McCain should be ashamed......He has lost his integrity and so has the Republican Party. They are so desperate now!! Shame on you..

Obama Biden

Carolyn   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Palin/McCain, your desperation is palpable. Your tactic are deplorable. This is disgusting. And sad. And scary.

texan2step   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

They say that when everything falls. Go ahead and throw the kitchen sink. Well I guess its time to label one of your own US Senator a terrorist. Palin is a true attack dog and nothing else. She should be ashamed of herself and you should all be ashamed if you think that McCain is a decent person. These Republican need to go. Line them all up across the "bridge to nowhere" and hang them for what they have done to this country over the last 10 years. Eight of them with the biggest loser of them all (BUSH) and two during the last 2 years of Clinton when things for this country began to go the wrong way. That song America the Beautiful is more like "America the Pitifull" We need to change that image of ours and not let McCain/Palin or any other Republican near our government.

Andrew from FL   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

It's fourth-and-long and the McCain campaign is going for a Hail Mary... But you, Sen. McCain, are no Doug Flutie

Launch fly   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

What a low life. She is showing her true character.

Janiece   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I am so frustrated with John McCain and Sarah Palin! They claim to be christians....... I want to know what being a christian means to them. It is ok to bash someone and lie about someone to get what you want.. I have not once heard Obama or Biden hit so far below the belt as this. It is quite a let down. I am beginning to have less and less respect for McCain/Palin the more I hear. Stick to the reason you are running for office. Have a little respect for yourself and please respect the American people that you claim to love and want to serve respectfully but actually respecting us enough to make the right decision based on FACT....

You are getting scared..... soooo scared!!!! This is the kind of tactic people that are grasping at straws use. How sad!!

by the way,, My husband is a soldier in the military and has been to Iraq twice. We would like to know what your definition of "WIN" is when it comes to the war in Iraq.

PLEASE HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND STICK TO THE THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US.... OUR FUTURE!! You would think that a war veteran would know a little something about honor (something he claims to have) sooo sooo sad!!

Raj   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

She is just pathetic. Palin, we ppl are suffering economically and u have nothing to talk about that other than distracting....

Economy Plz....

John   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

What about Palin's connections with the secessionist Alaska Independence Party? Apparently, they plan to work with the Russians to create an "independent" Alaska... just like Ossetia did.

Amy in Cincy Suburbs   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

In a speech a few days ago, McCain repeatedly returned to the need for bipartisan cooperation in Washington to confront the nation's biggest problems, primarily with the economy.

How, then does a launch of Swiftboat-like attacks for the sake of deflecting attention away from important issues to character defamation show any bi-partisan leadership quality?

I hope those voters that are able to ask questions Tuesday night might consider posing such a question to McCain: If you're plans will truly bring about positive change for Americans, why the need for negative campaigning?

supawoman   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The Republicans will say and do anything to distract the American public from the real issues. They are loosing the election so they are resorting to their dirty strategies. Americans are smarter and more informed than they think. We know desperation when we see it.

Obama/Biden 2008

insider   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The Palin VP is slipping away! (she is saying) Oooohhh I’m melting but I will still get you my pretty!

David from Germany   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Palin, shut up and go back to Alaska. OBAMA -BIDEN 08

mike elder   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

When you can't win on issues you have to try and make the other person look bad with lies. Obama was eight yrs old when that happened. I wonder if sarah would talk about troopergate since that is what is on the table now. I guess she didn't hear that question.

LT   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

This is the beginning of the McCain-Palin descent into lowlife, scumbag tactics that will not alter the thinking of the American People. Anyone listening to the barely literate Palin, and spineless and trifling McCain should be counted among the most intellectually depraved persons on the planet. Neither McCain or Palin have a slate so clean that they can condemn anyone's past (and in this case innocuous) affiliations.

OhioVoter   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Hold on to your seats! Just when you thought they couldn't go any lower theyr're speeding up their descent into the gutter. Please stay above them Obama. Just hold your nose, look the other way, and keep going.

mayva   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

What else this unqualified woman and John McCan't will say and how low will they go to get elected in Nov. It is amazing to me how sleazy the campaign that John McCan't is running.

cecil   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

pal around with;

dumb

Kina   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Well it's not surprising how low the McCain campaign would go to win this election. Let' see what they come up with tomorrow. The nation no longer cares about the economy, health care, and that silly war in Iraq. I want to hear about how Obama linked up with someone (who's charges we're dropped) that allegedly committed crimes when he was eight years old. Really? Is that the best you can do?

PAvoterinde   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

THIS from a woman who is under investigation for abuse of power! McCain keep your dog in check. She will ruin it for you along with her career.

LOL   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

She's getting desperate and is really grasping for straws. Sarah you ding a ling true Americans have Obama figured out as the do you and McCain. He's a winner and you and McCain are a mooseketeers.

J   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

What about the fact that Sarah Palin is absolutely INSANE ....

SrNanny   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Is Karl Rove or his disciples working on the McCain-Pailn campaign? Sure sounds like it. What a bunch of losers!

john   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Jeesh, like "I'll betcha" !
Please just stop opening your mouth Mrs. Palin. You really are messing things up for Paw-paw.

pam   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

she is just pittifil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kg   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

omg...these new and unique attacks against obama are sure to tear him down. how about the economy, the war, healthcare, foreign relations? this is not the strategy of someone that puts country first. This is McCain-Palin first, GOP second, and my 401k last.

RAM   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Palin is a deranged lunatic that can't construct a decent sentence nor provide coherent answer to anything of national importance to America. It saddens me to realize how low American has sunk in selecting her as a VP candidate. God Bless & Save America.

Kasey   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

McCain is a complete pig! How low can he possibly go?! McCain, when you have nothing else to run on you attack the other guy in order to divert attention from yourself. You and your running mate disgust me.

tatanka   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I think Obama should sue the idiot palin for slander. Where does she get off saying stuff like that? She should be charged with a crime and thrown under the jail, witch.

Dallas   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

CNN, you may choose not to publish my comment, but I will comment anyway. This air-head lady, couple with the shameless, selfish, self-righteousness McCain is the most dangerous political force in the country. I am scare to death for their chance of them being elected. Shameless, shameless, and shameless.

jjjj   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Everybody is evil in thier own way.( Including Palin, McCain, Bush, Pope, Satan, )

jim   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

palin is an idiot

Johanna   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Ok, McCain and Palin start to sound very desperate. I was respecting McCain before he chose Palin. If he starts campaigning about "Obama's terrorist connections"... I just can despise him. There is no honor, no respect, only dirty tricks. I'm tired for dirty politics. McCain proves there is no difference between him and Bush. I feel stupid I thought he would be different.

This is not a way for a maverick to work. He is just a dirty old man triying desperately to win. This makes America look really bad!

JOANIS TAYLOR (JT)   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

What a shame for Ms.Palin who couldn't even remember any
Newspaper she reads when asked by Katie Couric last week.
What an idiot!

GREG CHARLOTTE NC   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

go Sarah.....Obama hates America

Truth Hurts   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

go get a life Palin, no more fear tactics, they do not work this time, we are scared of you in the white house than Obama

S.H.   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Palin is now officially McCain's "attack dog". What a preposterous statement to make! Obama predicted the McCain-Palin ticket would do exactly what they're doing. Keep on moving Barack. We're with you all the way to the White House.

kjs   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Today's Gallup poll – Obama plus 8. Doggone it, I betcha that this election is goin' to be a landslide.

Nate   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

A "charming" lady who knows how to put her foot in her mouth.

Diana Ewing NJ   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Let's see Obama must be guilty of helping Ayers... you know how those 9 year olds are...that is how old Barack Obama was.. when Ayers was busy..

Rachel Zimmerman   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I am a Republican and I need to know about my retirement fund; not about something that happened when obama was 8 or something you heard in the 2nd grade. You set women back when you let them (McCain) use you as a gutter sniper. We have come such a long way to get a winking vp model. Don't sell yourself or your daughter (family) that short. And please set a scheduled routine for the baby and stop dumping him on the baby girl.

lane   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

it is an insult to this country to even allow anyone as DUMB! as joe six pack to even be considered as a vice-presidential nomiee! nothing but a stone redneck from Alaska with a bunch of disfunctional children, and a husband (todd) who needs to go somewhere and get a job. i bet they are milking the state of Alaska for more than bush and cheney did the entire United States! and if she wants try to string a sentence together now, an talk about terrorist, she needs to shake hands with the two biggest one's in the deck of cards "BUSH/CHENEY". palin and that bunch of drunks that she brought from Alaska needs to take a long walk on a short pier off of that bridge to nowhere that she was building! are even better let her go an get a master degree, that should take up the next twenty years and about ten different schools! CNN i dare you to post!

David P   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Klondike Barbie is baring her claws.

She can't get enough of her shrill voice, don'tcha know. "Gee golly, campaignin sure is fun. When's the talent portion of the show? Can't wait to display my superior seal clubbing form!"

Go back to Wasilla, you're too stupid to even comprehend that you're a pawn. God, this lame joke makes one long for the naive incoherence of Quayle. In the end, though, the joke will still be on us. After this ticket crashes and burns, Schmidt and Davis will throw McCain (justifiably so, however) under the bus in order to preserve their "fair haired" girl. They have "bigger" plans in store for her in the future. We haven't heard the last of this pig on a lipstick yet.

Jim   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

We are indeed entering t he "sleaze phase" of the campaign. It is sad to see how Palin, and her mentor McCain, show such disrespect for the American people by focusing on negative attacks, with many stated exagerations and untruths, rather than providing a positive positioning of themselves with a plan for the future.

Spencer   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

How low can you go? I have now lost all respect for McClain and his campaign. He needs to put a muzzle on his pitt bull! She is soo unqualified to run for any office. Giving her a microphone and a platform is a dangerous thing. She needs to retract her comment or McCain you will lose!

The Fat Lady   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

This one is over, folks. Do you hear the fat lady singing?

Obama '08

Dr. G   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Palin is a pathetic excuse for a leader. The McCain-Palin ticket is so out of touch they think the American people are voting for American Idol. This is troubling times that call for real decisive leadership and not a unqualified and uneducated woman who is too afraid to answer questions. If Obama were this dumb, he would not even be in the discussion. Real affirmative action at work.

Diana   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Be careful of the lies you attempt to spread, Palin. Look what's happening to Bush and all the GOP. Learn from their lies...God knows the nation has learned to spot lies.

JERMAINE   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The scare tactics won't work this time Repubs.

Liam Dean   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

She's an absolute idiot.

Paul   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The truth hurts Obama. Your Hitler ways will be shown no matter if the Liberal media wants to bring it up or not.

Larry Buchas   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Coming from a right-wing fraud and repetitive liar, this has no credibility. She can't look straight into a camera without winking at it. Sarah's qualified for beauty pageants, not Presidential campaigns.

Now she's going to the Karl Rove playbook just when the NY Times features a story discrediting Barack's ties to William Ayers. Or maybe she listens to Porky Limbaugh & his racist agenda?

It is time to put country first, McCain. It is time to dump this journalist who trashes the English language.

N Gee   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Politics is full of misinformation and that OK with me..... I like Palin says can no longer depend on others for my info.

McCain Palin campaign is simply dishonest, liars about Barrack..... as an independent I simply can not trust what they say. I'm not Joe Six Pack or a Hockey Mom, I live on my street not main street and I want to be inspired, not swift boated and lied too. Thanks Sarah for making up my mind today! Your lying, winking, tax returns convinced me you and John McCain are not the ticket.

first time voter   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

why am i not surprised? Republican bs at it's finest , or should i say lowest, John M is scared, they have no dirt on Obama so they will now bring up things that we already heard over and over again in the primaries... smh

sophia nyc   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

8 years of this is enough, thank you.

I'll vote Obama/Biden '08

Tayo   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

This is a loser remark:.... get down to issues not mud-slings

Boston Bean   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

She's beating a dead horse here and opening herself up for scrutiny regarding the McCain campaign's efforts to stop/coverup/muddy the investigation into "Troopergate" and maybe bring up the rumor of her alleged affair with her husbands business partner.

therealmarie   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

This woman is an idiot. The MSM loves her because she generates ratings. If she and McShame have knownledge of any terrorists in America, it is their duty to report them to the authorities. Not to do so would be criminal. McShame is a coward and is running a cowards campaign. Pimping a Bimbo to do his dirty work. Sad.

Al   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Typical dirty republican politics as usual.

Ryan in Michigan   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Not surprising that the mccain campaign scum is trying this type of attack.

"who cares about our economy or what I plan to do to make this country a better place, this guy is 'dangerous' and i wanna be president so you cant vote for him!!"

Obama 08

texas for obama   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

wow thats simply amazing, let the mudslinging begin, this is coming from someone who doesn't honor a served subpoena...wow

Art   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

No surprise. Even with the claim of how well Palin did in her debate, the only hope the Repubs hold out now is to attack Obama. Now would be their chance to promote true "maverick" ideas on how they would actually solve the main issue of our day – the economy. It's actually sad that they admit their best plan is to say Obama is a bad man rather than say they have an answer to our economic challenges. Politics is so disgusting – tear each other down. Please – focus on solving America's problems. Show us a "working together" model of how they can make things better. Attacking the opponent just doesn't impress as the kind of leaders I want. When I disagree with their plans, do they simply attack me for my own views rather than work with me? I sure wish these "mavericks" would get rid of the Repub play book on avoiding issues and attacking and show some true leadership – promoting how we can all come together for the betterment of our society. We need leadership, not attack dogs, even if they do wear lipstick.

Gabry   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

What did Palin say?
"This is someone who sees American as imperfect enough to pal around with terrorists who targeted their own country.”
That barely makes sense! Come on, America! We are not stupid enough to buy this!

I can see Russia   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Please shut this pitbull up.

John McCain's tax cuts for the wealthy will REWARD the same greedy Wall Street types he vilifies for the creating this financial crisis.

How much sense does that make.

And by the way its time to mention The Keating 5, where McCain took cash to help out the S & !

Tayo   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

This is a loser remark:.... get dow to issues not mud-slings

swindon   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Didn't take long, did it, before McCain got back to slinging mud.

Realist   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

More Lies, More Lies. McSame and Falin have NO integrity. ZERO.

Ready fo change   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Another pathetic attempt to smear Obama. This woman, and McCain, are a disgrace to the American set of ideals and beliefs. Shame on them. Barack Obama without a doubt now has my vote.

Obama FOREVER!!   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Mcshame/Failin, shame on you guys. why don't you just accept the defeat like real MAVERICKS and just join an OBAMA volunteer group in your respective contituents ana elect OBAMA PRESIDENT @ 08.
Thank goodness failin could atleast recult the name of the paper from which she read the story. One step up .....you will learn slowly and reach the required VP level when you will 72.
Nobody will be derailed again poor GOP's the economy is important get right on that and tell us what you have for the american pple.
BARRACK/BIDEN.........................BRAVO!!!! On va gagner!!!!!!!

MWA   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

These two are not mavericks. They are insane probably from their own homogenous ideas borne of their hatred for peoplewho are different. Palin and McCain have mutated, replicated and degenerated brains that are depleted of original ideas and thoughts.

Michael   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The McCain/Palin campaign is going to throw a lot of false stories out there to prey on the fears of low information voters. It's up to Obama/Biden and supporters to point out these lies.

Sarah Palin is not a very smart person, and these attacks will backfire.

country and american people first REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA/BIDEN   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

this is a shameless comments for palin i thought she had a little respect for Obama she's a reel witch Palin you lost my respect for you Palin you go too far and you deserve to be punish for that.

GGW   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

She's a joke.

witheld   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Palin better be careful, she could be sued for defamation of character. She is being immature and rediculous.

DC FOR OBAMA   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

TIME FOR OBAMA TO TAKES THE GLOVES OFF!

e   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

this woment is a blithering moron.

Obama is the best thing to happen to this country. If anyone votes for McCain, you are losing a great leader and an inspiring figure. Any country would be ecstaticto have his as a president or a prime minister.

Obama, if the American people are not smart enought to know the best choice I would suggest you move to Africa, Unite the countries and become a force unlike anything before.

MB   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

McCain/Palin are getting desperate. They have NO plans at all for fixing America's problems and can only resort to lies and smear to win. Don't buy it America !

tony jones   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

How can Palin talk about someone when her husband isn't honoring a court ordered subpoena? Thats patriotism for you huh?

Michigan Voter   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

They don't have any plans so all they can do is incite fear. Remember this is a person who made the willingness to ban books a litmus test for job loyalty. A person who can't name a newspaper she reads. A person the claims Putin "rears his head" and flies over Alaska. A person who, in her quest for power, will say anything, however nonfactual or incoherent. Chosen by a man with supposed experience, as a ploy to gain votes.

Truly Scary.

Matt in Canada   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

After Couric won on "Stump the Candidate" this is all Palin has left. Sad.

Georgian   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

correction aren't "dumb" enough to fall for this

LS in Virginia   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

This is one more case of the Republicans tryng to deflect attention from their own inadequacies in this campaign. Their latest strategy is to fling mud in as many directions as possible and hope it sticks somewhere. Anything to draw attention away from Palin and her husband disregarding (breaking) the law in regard to their subpoenas and McCain's key advisors recent and strong links to Freddie and Fannie. Not to mention McCains's failure to lead in the recent bailout votes (3 of his 4 even his Arizona representatives did not follow his lead). Etc., etc., etc. Obama is a good man of great intellect, substance and judgement. Biden also is a man of like qualities who showed us at the debate that he is a man we can rely on. I look forward to the real change they can provide.

Helena   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

This woman is a disgrace and very ignorant. Does she realize that Barack Obama was only 8 years old when those bombings took place? I find Sarah Palin to be extremely offensive in every way.

Mike F, Vancouver Canada   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

When I was eight, I hung around with terrorists? Come on Ms. Palin, keep digging this huge hole. No one should believe what comes out of your head/mouth. I do know Bay Buchanan is all ears!

The Republican attack is becoming more pathetic by the minute!

Wait for more whoppers to come!

First Time Voter   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

This is sickening, though not surprising. When one campaign can't argue on this issues, they argue on erroneous facts.

chris24   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Sarah needs to go back to Alaska and start over.
She portrays herself as an attack dog and she is
nothing but a blow hard.

Her foreign policy advisor is the lobbyist who tried to
sell the Iraq war to the general public. Does this
give you any idea of the scare tactics she will employ to
get her and McCain elected?

I can't wait for her to be a dim memory.

Bryan   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Its not surprising in the 11th hour that the McCain campaign is getting increasingly desperate.

Mark Fambo   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Is this what we call straight t alk?Amricans are more than this Palin so go back to Alaska

Leah,Texas   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Dear Ms. Palin,
You are saying untruths about one of our U.S. Senators, Senator Obama, and you should be ashamed of yourself for being so UNpatriotic. Now please pack up your bags and go back to Alaska where you belong.
Thank you.

SAGG   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

McDesperation! Get ready for it...

Mary   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

What a character she is? if anything is she and her husband who are part of a group that wants Alaska to be separate from USA. Projection I say.
It is shameful, But I guess she doesn't know the meaning of that anyways.

Wisconsin

David   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The truth hurts....

john 4 obama   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

mccain-palin: country last...

tishoogle   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Sara you are a sick woman to make such a untruthful statement! Shame on you, are you making your children proud of the lies
you continue to make! CNN hope my comment is made!!!!

I am so dissapointed   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

So this is where we sink to in the next 30 days. It is beyond saddening that Palin would but her name to anything like this. McCain has obviously lost it – A former man of honor and dignity. He has age to blame it on and greediness for this post.. But what is her excuse? She probably had a future with more 'runnings,' but these characteristics of her nature she is putting forth are disgusting.

James   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!? IS THIS THE LAST RESORT MCSHAME HAS?!?
WOW, NOW THE REAL QUESTION IS CAN MCSHAME JUST FINISH THIS ELECTION WITHOUT CAUSING ANY FURTHER SHAME TO HIS SELF OR PARTY. I WONDER HOW HIM OR PALIN EVERY HEARD OF THE TERM, TIME TO "GRACEFULLY BOW OUT"

Jenny from IN   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

NICE!

GO GET 'EM OBAMA!

They can't focus on real issues, because they don't have real knowledge or solutions and their VP candidate is embarrasing so they're swiftboating you.

Not this time, the American people are too smart for this.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

HAHA   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

wow...

alex   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

A sign of desperation !

Mary   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

All of these candidates are full of crap. Every time they open their mouth, they mislead the public in order to garner votes. Neither will get my vote.

michael   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Limbaugh and Hannity.. are now the in charge of the Sarah Palin's vice presidential candidacy.

Roy   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Obviously the sign of a DESPARATE McCain campaign, when the issues are left behind for personal attacks. McCain/Palin know they have no economic plan, were wrong about the war, and now had to abandon Michigan due to Obama's 8 point lead. All they have left is to resort to f alse namecalling, allegations, and lies. SHAME ON MCCAIN........straight-talking express???? More like the Bull-Talking MESS!!

Jerry D   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Hopefully these attacks will not steer anyone outside of the sheeple that have already committed to vote for McCain so it does not help Obama. Those sheeple would rather let this country fall deeper into its woes than to have a respectable leader like Obama. Be it race, religious fear (although Obama is more a Christian than McCain will ever be) or just plain stupidity that drives these folks, they will hopefully be the only cheering section the McCain ticket has. If you want to talk about terrorists, lets talk about how this country was attacked by the family and friends of one George Bush!

Tina   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

just one more reason for me to hate sarah palin...i bet you she winked when she said this too..

Dan   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Sadly, McCain-Palin have turned to shameless personal attacks on Obama-Biden since addressing the issues isn't working.
And, oh yes, she lied in the debate. She said that Alaska had divested itself of Sudan. In fact, her administration killed the bill that would have done just that. Here's what Brian Andrews, Palin's deputy treasury commissioner, said before a hearing on the Gara-Lynn Sudan divestment bill in February: "The legislation is well-intended, and the desire to make a difference is noble, but mixing moral and political agendas at the expense of our citizens' financial security is not a good combination."
(Minutes from the meeting are posted online by the legislature.)
The American people should not be fooled by these unfair, unfounded, and distracting McCain-Palin tactics.

ghar   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Palin is a loose cannon

Georgian   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

This is so typical, I hope that the American people arent smart enough to fall for this nonsense.

Pat   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Wow! She really is not just a bulldog, but a pitbull. The woman loves blood. Obama was 8 years old at the time. Give me a break. Miss goody 2-shoes is thirsting for continued war in Iraq, war in Iran and is now jabbing at Russia. She's been called by the media a female Cheney. How low can you go?

The McCain campaign has nothing left to go on but dirty tactics. They can't deny that they are a continuation of the dirty corrupt policies of the last 8 Bush years. Let's get rid of the threats that have plagued this country and our representatives. Let's demand that our rights be restored, the Constitution adhered to, and that we regain our sovereignty and respect from the rest of the world. Let's get back to letting our people live in dignity and put an end to the robber barons who have stolen from us for years. Hostility, threats, corruption of unspeakable words, and inequality of humanity in this of all countries must go.

rdf   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

When you have nothing intelligent to offer, just keep talking loud and fast and insult people. This woman isn't fit to run for for vice president. She is an insult to women and a disgrace to our country. She needs to go back where she came from and lose herself on one of her moose hunts.

Just Me   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Sara Palin is really annoying. For someone who knows nothing about American History or America Government she sure has a lot to say about nothing.

If it wasn't for John McBush telling her what to say..........she wouldn't know what to say.

Go home and take care of your kids!

Larry   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Drop the Keating 5 bomb.

D. Edwards   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I am tired of the bickering and attacks. Can we please focus on the issues?

Obama/Biden 08

Tom from Baltimore   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Simply horrible. McCain/Palin should be ashamed of themselves. Is this the best this ticket has to offer?

Yes We Will   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Palin needs to take care of her baby instead of spreading lies. McCain/Palin is on the "Bridge of No Where".

chris   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS WOMAN CAN MAKE SUCH ACCUSATIONS TO SCARE PEOPLE FROM VOTING FOR BARAK, NO WONDER SHE IS CALLED BARACUDA, THIS IS NO LADY AT ALL..

ohio   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

WHAT A LOOOOOOOOSER YOU ARE PALIN

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

They are masters of deception ~~ and she is going to prove to be the worst. No substance, just garbage.

Karen   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Honestly, there's not much to say. If the GOP has to resort to lies at this poibt in the campaign, if America is dumb enough to fall for it, shame on us.

I expect Rev Wright will be re-energized as well.

Would it also be fair to bring up McCain's infidelity /Keaton 5 and Palin's corruption of power?

nyla   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I guess she forgot about her affiliation with the 'first dude's' quest to succed from the union...they are so pathetic.

James   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

GOP...BANKRUPT OF IDEAS, MORALS AND SOLUTIONS,
FEAR IS THE ONLY OPTION THEY HAVE LEFT.

THE MCCAIN SHIP IS SINKING FAST!
PATHETIC!

HIT THEM HARD BARACK!

cecil   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Great Reply!

Sen Obama has strongly condemned the despicable acts Ayers committed 40 years ago, when Obama was eight. What’s clear is that John McCain and Sarah Palin would rather spend their time tearing down Barack Obama.

tuhle   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The attacks are welcome because they will show how low McShame campaign will go. Supporters of Pale-in will believe anything and will not be deterred. Republicans this time around are more condescending than ever, and it's great to see their true colors

Alaska hillbilly   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Fear, desperation, panic. The result is always a defeat.

cmc   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

This woman and her co- conspirator are at it again. Talk about "slim" This just goes to show you how desperate they are. Her confidence after the debate is making her make statements that are not true, even when the press disputes them, they just keep the BS up. I guess that Republicans do when they know their days are numbered. I sure wouldn't want to be her when they loose, she has to go back to Alaska, knowing that the people know what kind of a person she is!!!!!!!!!!

Mike   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I think it's funny that the Obama campaign sites this as "tearing down" someone while they had instructions on their website to go and protest Palin's visit to Dallas on Friday. Will America wake up in time to stop the socialist revolution here?

Dan   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Again we see the McCain/Palin camp focusing on something other than the challenges facing the country and what they would do about them. And why would she be so concerned about Ayers since his alleged acts occurred when she was in the second grade?

Niki   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Oh. My. God. What an idiot she is.

Mark   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Ya know sumtin, them thar terrirists are bad nues...

Vote Obama if you don't want yirself a nextdur naybur of Rushia in the White House eh

Gail   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

When did Palin start reading the NY Times?

DarkSide   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Palin is a Tool! 31 days from now she will be forgotten and used.

Pam   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Dear, dear, Sarah, you're second grade brain will never learn. Once again you parrot what the campaign advisors tell you to. The McCain campaign is seeing its own demise and are just choosing to make their fall from grace even faster. What Sarah has failed to learn is that she is being used by the Republicants. But second grade brains such as hers usually can't figure that out until it's too late.
The 60's were a tumultuous time in this country's history. Mr. Ayers has paid his debt to society. He and Sen. Obama met when they worked together for a charitable organization, The Woods Fund, an anti-poverty, philanthropic organization.
Once again, the right chooses to find only the bad in people, rather than the good. Not very Christian of you Sarah, now is it?

It's time to kick the Republicans out of office across the board.
State – House – Senate and the White House!

Obama ~ Biden 2008

Al P.   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

This is a disgusting distortion, an unforgivable slur. But maybe it's exactly the sort of hockey-mom Palin has always claimed to be: petty, short-sighted, and bigoted.

Lisa   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Sad excuse for Republican candidates! Do they think that we are stupid enough to believe their lies! Palin and McCain make me sick! I am a registered REPUBLICAn and I am ashamed of what our party has become over the last 8 years!

Matt from Indiana   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Someone should hit her for her obsessive connection with a make believe spirit and her hatred for human freedom. This is odd she would do such a thing. Then again, it just hit me, I'm not sure she knows what a terrorist is, she certaintly can name Osama Bin Laden. Very interesting comments to say the least.

Phil Seder   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I heard Obama was also recently seen dancing in a glade with the devil under the light of the full moon. Geez, where do these people (Palin / McCain) get their view of reality from?

crazyHereTheyGo   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Wow I knew stupid would show up I guess being 8 doesn't count!

This will backfire MsssPalin!!!!!

Dems 08

Elle   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Didn't we beat this story to death already.....Maybe Palin's Witch Dr. can chase him out of town!!!!
It is getting redundant and desperate.

Independent for McCain-Palin   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Truth hurts doesnt it Obama. I guess he never listened to Reverend Wright either.

OBAMA = SOCIALISM

Former Cuban-American Republican   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Here we go. The McCain/Palin"terrorist" attacks against OBAMA have official began. No surprise here. McInsane and his crew have nothing else to hang on to. Why won't they want to spend their time and money in trying to come up with solutions to the economic crisis, to balancing the $10 trillion deficit, the two ongoing wars, healthcare, social security, unemployment, housing crisis, ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. which are so devastating and plaguing this country????????

Perhaps if he (McCain) did this, his hypocritical slogan of "Country First" would be believed.

Sorry McCAIN IT WON'T WORK ANYMORE. AMERICANS ARE TIRED OF THE SAME OLD (PUN INTENDED). E N O U G H!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Siman   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Desparate time that showed McCain and Palin talked anything but the real issues that we as Americans concerned about. Shame on you McShame!! Palin go back to Alaska! You are not qualified! Go home and start cooking your Moose burger!

Justin   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

What a sad, pathetic, desperate little man John McCain is. In fact, what a sad, pathetic, desperate little party the GOP has become.

Paul   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Not only is Palin's comment out of touch with reality given that Obama was eight years old when Ayers was politically active, she is conveniently ignoring the fact that she is MARRIED to an individual who less than ten years ago belonged to a party intent on separating Alaska from the USA. How desperate are these fools going to get??????

Obamamama, chicago   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

McCain is desperate.

Dale   October 4th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

It amazes me how these "God Fearing" right wing conservatives who claim to rely on their faith to lead them in the right direction can spout such half-truths and out and out lies.

Perhaps they have forgotten or think they are above God's Ten Commandments. Specifically Commandment #9, Thou shall not bear false witness, (lie).

Or, perhaps they believe it doesn't apply to them as long as they pray for forgiveness.

They are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites!

Larry   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The McCain campaign is finally broadening its interest in terrorism. Until today it seemed that Islamic Terrorism was all one word to them. Now that they are reaching back more than forty years to ferret out dangerous geriatric terrorists, we should expect they will be condemning the much more recent violence against family planning clinics and practitioners.

The real issue is the economy. Given Governor Palin's penchant for deflection, it is understandable that she has undertaken this mission. Besides, stunt pilot wasn't availbale today. He is resting in one of his many nests.

Kay   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Madam Christian, maybe you can tell us how and why you and you husband support Alaska Secede from the United States of America.

Of course you and you McCain are not interested in the economic problems facing the country.

People like you make sinner look like saints. Just wait you will get the full weight in this election.. Alaska won’t even have cold for the heat that will come to you. America is ready for deal with double lipped fools like you.

oboeanon   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

She really has no clue. So, she read the NYT and decided to think of something to say. She never checks her facts.
Go back to Alaska.

cubs   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Sarah: you don't even have a clue what's going on. You have been so well scripted by the McBush pundits its sickening. You've been up in the tundra to long, this is the real America down here. I imagine the pony express hasn't reached Alaska yet but this is all OLD NEWS, if you even call it news. FOX has run it into the ground along with many others so what makes you think your comments are going to make any difference??? You and first dud need to go back home and maybe catch up on what's happening in the world. Give it a break!!

Gilberto Gil   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

America lost 160,000 jobs in September, and 200,000 more homeowners lost their homes in September, and THIS is what the McCain-Palin ticket wants to talk about? This non-story? Wow...these people are REALLY out of touch.

Beth   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Both campaigns should spend less time digging the dirt and focus on the issues.

Most of what I hear these days from the Republicans is regurgitation of the FoxNews rabid anti-Democrat propaganda machine. There's a bit of truth to most everything either side says, but that doesn't mean the whole is true.

The McCain-Palin ticket should have more integrity.

Bama4Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Boy...talk about grasping at straws!
Obama/Biden 08

OBAMA 4 President   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Typical Republicans, they can't win on merit, so the nasty distractions are hurled at voters in endless loops of MAD-RUSH and EVIL-HANNITY repeating the same vile lies over and over like demented fools.

Who do they take us for? We have vetted Barrack and accepted him, nothing in his nature is close to being a terrorist. I'd rather have intellectuals for friend than that nasty piece of work called Sarah Palin. She only knows how to attack, at least a pit bull senses danger before attacking, but Sarah, No way! It is her nature to give these cutting, biting comments. She'll definitely start the third world-war that Bush could not get off the gorund for sure with her evil wit. Mad dictators in the world will believe her to be attacking them with her evil snares and McCain will add to it with his temper and boom we're in another war that will surely diminish America's super power status. Then they'll call for an emergency bailout!

Where do these people come from? Using their fake patriotism, lies, distractions, and endless sarcacisms to defraud honest, hard working Americans. I pray God's severest judgment upon them all... SOON!!

Il Voter   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Instead of speaking on real issues like Economy, War and health care they talk about Aiyers and Wrights. Today our lives are affected by Economy and War. So why speak unrelated issues.
Who cares for Palin or Mc'Cain anyway.

tony   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Here we go. McGimmick is trying to change the game, but I think that the American people has finally moved away from stupid attacks.

Maybe Obama needs to mention the McCain's Keating 5 connections, veterans that served with McCain who tells a different story about McCain.

beth   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

McCain/Palin desperate and sick......loosers

EWHATLEY   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

IT IS PLAIN TO SEE THAT GOVONER PALIN IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT (NOT VICE) . LOOK OUT MCCAIN

Nsikan, MD   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Yeah, keep lying hopefully you'll get some that would listen. I have already cast my vote and it wasn't for you. Your lies drove me faster to the booth and am sure others will follow. Your christianity keeps my mouth open in amazement. We sure don't need more of the same. Lets see ..

jojodancer1119   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

McCain-Palin are grasping for straws! You might as well put a fork in it because you're done!!!!

D in Phoenix   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This from a woman who (along with her husband) is defying a legally-issued subpoena.

How can she question a person's "pals" when the country should be labeling her as a criminal?

B M Simpson   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

What an act of desperation! Next, Obama will be accused by the McCain campaign of triggering every dispicable act since Adam and Eve!

Surely, Americans will see through this gross misrepresentation.

Pat in Georgia   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

McCain and Palin should be ashamed for casually making such an absurd and unfounded claim. What happened to McCain's promise of a positive campaign? Is this still his pay-back for Obama not having the town hall meetings McCain wanted - or is he just hell-bent on slinging anything his cronies can dream up to distract from the economy? I'd love for Obama to ask him to "prove it" at the debate next week...

Pin NC   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

That's a beautiful thing,.... Sarah's reading. She gets an "A" for effort and a "F" for comprehension. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

pakuna   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Swiftboat-like attacks my behind. Whenever obama gets caught in a disgusting truth his campaign says it is a lie. Is the whole world lying against him. It is a KNOWN fact. You elect him into the white house you might as well have a room reserved for the terrorists he runs with and are funding his campaign. He will do nothing for our economy. He is just using the economy as a vote getter because he is saying what people want to hear.

carlvmay   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Obama an Ayers "pal"?
Sarah, how low can you go...spinning the truth, being the barracuda...you are despicable.

This kind od Swiftboating will backfire. Are you mentally ill, and is McCain senile. I seriously think so.

Republican Woman for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The Obama campaign responded swiftly to Palin’s
comments. “Governor Palin’s comments, while offensive, are not surprising, given the McCain campaign’s statement this morning that they would be launching Swiftboat-like attacks in hopes of deflecting attention from the nation’s economic ills.”
LMAO...so they have decided to forego talking about issues...shocking!

Melissa   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Sounds like a typical republican smoke screen to me. Another weak attempt to distract voters from the real issues that are affecting Americans. Perhaps if McCain-Palin had more substantiative, quality plans for this country they would discuss those instead. However, for lack of better material, McCain-Palin create twisted facts to get attention. No one is buying it accept perhaps those deeply entrenched in the McCain campaign.

Good will prevail... OBAMA/BIDEN 08

ROGER IN THE VALLEY   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

IS THIS WOMAN STUPID OR IS SHE BEING USED AS AN ATTACK DOG? MCCAIN ONCE AGAIN LIES TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. AFTER SAYING HIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE AN HONORABLE ONE, HE WILL STOOP TO LIES, SMEARS AND ANY OTHER SHAMELESS ATTACKS HE THINKS WILL HELP HIM TURN AROUND THE MOMENTUM. OBAMA ANSWERED ALL THE CRITICS ABOUT AYERS AND AYERS NEVER KILLED ANYONE. MCCAIN AND BUSH WITH THEIR POLICIES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN HAVE SO FAR KILLED ABOUT 36,000.

WillH   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Does this put Keating 5 on the table?

Shellie   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

These new attacks on Obama are despicable. It makes me respect Palin and McCain even less. These reeks of desperation. What about the economy, healthcare and real American issues? McCain has proven he will do ANYTHING to win and I don't want a president who who has such low moral values. I will be voting for Obama and Biden.

C   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Palin's words are as erelavant as Mr. Bush himself. Obama was eight years old when Ayers committed the crimes. Now Ayers is a professor in the US; aren't real terrorists supposed to be in prison? Try again, McBush/Failin!

dumbfounded in VA   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Good grief!!! If I want to hear about Obama I should be able to listen to Obama not McCain or Palin. If I want to hear about McCain I should be able to listen to McCain not Obama or Biden. I just wish the mud slinging would stop and the candidates would focus on what they stand for – not what the other side does or does not.

rowzeer   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Palin .....didn't our country pal around with the Shah of Iran and Noriega and Saddam when he was at war with Iran....seems like Sarah doesn't know US history

Not surprising for someone who doesn't read a newspaper.....the same nice trait that W had.

JIMMY   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

NOT THIS TIME, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

SCARE TACTICS WILL NOT WORK ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!

WE WILL NOT BOW TO FEAR, WE WILL STAND UP AND RECLAIM OUR GREAT NATION.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08'

ken   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Shameless! McCain/Palin.

You've lost the elections in october, get over it and start writing your concession speech.

Brad   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Sound to me like comments from a desperate campaign. The McCain campaign is losing ground fast. Americans no longer care about the non-issues that boost the Republicans. I would expect nothing less from the campaign that pulled out of Michigan last week.

not surprising   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

don't want to talk about issues?

resort to personal attacks.

chaco   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Hahahahaha...what goes around comes around, Sarah.

"My friend the witch doctor he told me what to say..
he said..
Ooo eee ooo ah ah, ting tang walla walla bing bang...."

(Google Rev. Muthee praying for Sarah to be governor)

obomom   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Get ready McSame...Keating 5, gambling, skin cancer concerns, Cindy McCain drug problem may all be on the table.

Tamarra   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

What about Palin's husband's separative ties? Why do they want to go this route>

John Johnson   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

This woman needs to stop making moronic accusations like this. The hypocrisy is stunning. One minute she's talking about "reaching across the aisle" and her bipartisan skills, and the next minute she's talking out of the hole in the top of her head spewing this kind of absurd and utterly irrelevant tripe. She's too ignorant and arrogant to understand that questioning her opponent's patriotrism is not going to serve her or her ticket well in this election. Everytime she speaks- EVERYTIME– nothing useful, edifying or insightful comes out of her loud, high-pitched, reactionary mouth. And anybody who think Barack Obama is a friend of terrorists deserves to live in a country ruled by this former sportscaster.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Welcome to Washington Ms. Palin. Now you lost the right to say you are washington outsider :)

Curious Immigrant   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

This is by far the most outrageous, dirtiest, pathetic political campaign strategy I've ever seen in my whole life. I've been to different part of the world icluding third world countries, never I thought that an industrialized country, powerful, educated people like America will sort of doing anything such as lying, character defamation and scaring people to death just to earn a vote. I just hope that American Voters will be smart enough to cast their intelligent choice on Nov. 4. Change should be the utmost priority not someone who Prostitute themselves to be a victim of political slave. If someone claim to be COUNTRY FIRST, then let their good JUDGEMENT will prevail should something happen along the way . Intelligent Judgement can make America a better , safer place to live.

Jen, Gainesville   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

McCain and Palin have already lost their credibility. They are shameless, playing with such lies and distractions when the American people are struggling with difficult issues such as jobs, homes, and economy. McCain and Palin are why people have been sick of politicians and Washington.

Mike, Florida   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

This attack has pushed me from being undecided to supporting Obama. I find this attack spineless, shameless and desperate.

Nick FL   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

ha. finally. Now we know the McCain campaign is desperate and in a panic. The more they throw garbage like this around, the more people will hate them. Looks like it's all she wrote now.

kbh   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Here we go...I guess desperate times call for Rovian tactics. Keep at it Caribou Barbie...keep trotting out those tired old accusations. Been there, done that. Your tactic is as old as your hairstyle.

Obama/Biden '08

Obama-Junkie, IL   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

And so it begins, the corruption of Palin. Just when she got back some type of slight credibility with her "C+" debate performance, she is spouting talking points that will turn off independents and allow Obama/Biden to win in a landslide.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The truth is finally coming out... go Sarah!!

Dylan   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Since Palin mentions "connections" how about the well-documented personal friendship has with convicted banking criminal Charles Keating.

Keating now only gave campaign contributions to McCain but provided gifts such as 3 free vacations to his Bermuda resort. According to a Senate investigation...Keating is said to have connections to the criminal BCCI which literally did business with terrorists.

ATL Joe   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

it's obvious queen sarah is good at doing one thing,
throwing stones.

Wizzard   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

SImply amazing that the Republicans would do this. I guess sometimes it easier to say factual wrong things about your opponent and try to tear down them than it is to present something new, exciting and from a "maverick" team. Same old stuff, broken record, last 8 years all over again.

Palin thinks it's o.k. to forego the problems in her own state and turn a blind eye to everything she has done, but yet tear down everybody else. Even after an Alasksan Supreme Court justice ruled, they are still trying to overturn the ruling. Guess the same rules don't apply to both side.

Do as I say, not as I do.

What a joke.

brad   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

this is a good sign that McCain/Palin are going down toward the pathetic path.

Rick   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I am not surprised at Palin's comment. She doesn't have enough smarts to talk about real issues.

tkforchange   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

If you cant win the people by actually addressing issues – resort to ugly,dirty politics- McCain-Palin strategy

David   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This claim is nonsense and again points to the desperation that McPalin are feeling. If this is the best they can come up with, then they are going to lose going away, as we are seeing now.
And, by the way, why is this a headline on CNN.com anyway?

Charlotte   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

You are known by the company you keep.

NB   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

How dare you Palin?

ultimo   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

McCain has gone too far/

Laughable   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

So much for McCain's pledge to not question a person's patriotism. He'll try to paint this as a issue of "judgment", but when you say “This is not a man who sees America as you and I do – as the greatest force for good in the world," I have a hard time believing that.

This is pathetic politics, and Americans will see through it.

And what ever happened to the NYT not being a reliable and unbiased news source? I thought we couldn't trust what they wrote?

disgusted   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Desperate times, desperate measures by mcsamse/Pain Ticket.
America how low can this Ticket go? Issues Please.....

John   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

For someone who is refusing to take responsibility and cooperate in investigation in her home state of Alaska, she's making awfully big mouthed claims.
Besides, when is she going to release her tax returns. Joe Biden has released his. I have a feeling it's because that 'snow town' girl is as the media has eluded, a multi-millionaire like McCain.
And, after some of her more recent comments, it's looking more and more like she's probably a RACIST too.
That's quite a mix for someone vying to be VP.

ONLY GOD CAN UNDERSTAND WHEN SARAH SPEAKS IN INCOHERENT AND SIMPLISTIC TONGUES!   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Why wouldn't she lie, we have proof she cannot read.

Couric the low-life hate filled “gotcha“ journalist, trapped poor, picked upon yet vivacious Palin with a “pop quiz” unfair question, “.Name something specifically you have read to help form your world view?”. Pitiful and helpless Palin’s response was “…blah, blah, blah, ‘all of ‘em‘ blather, blather, blather…”.

Can that be found in fiction or non-fiction?

Patrick   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Barack Obama has not been honest about his past and current connections..the media needs to wake up and explore these past connections as they do reflect on the judgement of the man. Obama supporters will call this dirty, but lets be honest, if this was anyone else, democrats especially would be demanding to know why Obama has maintained ties to people who terrorized this country and was mentored by a man who clearly dislikes this country.

John Dubai   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

For the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone in the right mind would even consider voting for the Wrinkly/Winky ticket. They do nothing BUT LIE!! And the animal abuser air-head wants MORE POWER as VP than DICK CHENEY!!!!

We need to put Wrinkley out to pasture, and we need to send Winky back up to the tundra so she can serve out her one and only term as Governor and fry herself on her freaking tanning bed.

PEOPLE, IF THIS TICKET DOESN'T SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU THEN YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

girish divecha   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

same old fear tactics applied by OLD REPUBICAN MACHIN. American people are smart enough to make their judgement based on fact and not fear mongerinscaring tactics appied in 2000 and 2004.

LET US JUST SAY "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" LET THE TRUTH PREVAIL.

Ali, Mechanisburg, PA   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This is not a time for smear campain, We want to hear want a Mccain-Palin ticket will do for the country. This time is too serious to be distracted. This seems to that the Mccain-Palin is desparate and is willing to do everything in oder to win this election. The Americans people deserve better.

Thebe   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

When Obama was eight years old?! My lord, how the Republicans are reaching!

Hmmm...what was that article I read about Todd and Sarah Palin kicking around with Sucessionists? And this, folks, is recent history, when they knew better!

mart   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Dispicable! The Keating five saw America as perfect enough to steal from. You can't even name one newspaper that you read to keep you informed of the basics of current affairrs. Palin has shown over and over again that:
1) she is disrespectful of authorities and people. (did you observe the condescensions during the convention and the debate? The McCain camp has vowed not show one ounce respect to Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden.This drives indies to Obama's side.

2) she is not the bi-partisan politician she claims to. she is just phony and the American people can read through the folksiness.

3) she is empty, devoid of tangibles. Remember the saying 'Empty barrels make the most noise'? What she has managed to bring to the 2008 race is nothing but NOISE!

4) She is Flirtatious, winking and hoping men will fall for her. Sorry, Sarah, this is not a beauty contest.

tom   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Here come the swift boaters! No ideas, no ethics, no integrity, but plenty of finger pointing and name calling. Isn't eight years of this enough? Lastly, if Ayres is a terrorist and out on the streets, isn't this another example of Shrubs failed efforts to capture or kill terrorists?

Let's get muddy   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

"She's not smiling, she's showing her teeth."

Independent   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

How does this help the ECONOMY!

There were two ways McCain couls have gone now that the polls are not in his favor. He could get a stronger footing on the ecomomy by coming up with a sweeeping p;an that would help familes. Or he could try attacking Obama's character again.

I would have prefered the fromer but it seems he chose the latter. This means he has no clue opn how to help the economy. I am sorry but I could care less on whether Obama knows people who have had charges "dropped" on being a suspected terrotist. This is silly

Dylan   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This connection has been vetted by all independent fact-checking sources as nonsense. We cannot let fear and holding Patriotism for ransom shape our politics. When you don't have plans to help the country you turn to garbage. That is what McCain and Palin are doing here.

what'a new   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Palin has a natural nack for taking what she wants from a source and ignoring the context. even her final quote in the debate was stupidly mis-used as it had been in reference to a social benifit deprivation aimed at senior citizens.

I wonder is she ever actually read a whole page of text in her life. Oh wait- maybe she can't because of that twitch in her eye.

Palin fails   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Thats it? Thats the best the GOP can come up with?
Dont vote for Obama because he once talked to a guy who talked to a guy that wasn't actually convicted of blowing things up 50 years ago.

There getting desperate...

Republican for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This is the McCain/Palin slogan now 'Fear First Country Last'. Thanks but not thanks this year

Obama/Biden 08

Deb (New York)   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This being spewed by a woman currently under investigation for abuse of power. Someone who is looking for even more power as vice president. Someone who other than reciting information recently "force fed" to her does not have a clue as to what happens in the nation. Most recently she could not even name the newspapers she read in Alaska. Please this is the same swiftboat tactics used in 2004. I wonder Sara, wink, wink...do you know about Keating 5?

Sarah Rocks!!! No reason, she jus' does!   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sarah Six-Pack, You GO Girl! Let's not talk about relevant issues like the economy, foreign policy, the Supreme Court or Health Care. Obviously, we all just want to hear you slime the black guy! Gosh darn it, you are just SOOO good for our country - exactly what we need right now in this time of crisis.

I really hope that the old geezer bites it before January 20th so that you can be our President! That would be like, sooooo awesome!

(wink, wink. hair toss. aw shucks. wink cutesy wink!)

NUNNYA   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

MCAIN,PALIN LAST ACT OF A DESPERATE CAMPAIGN.

Tom in CA   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

That's what I like to see...a "Post Turtle" puting country first. Making you quilty of another's acts when you were eight years old. I bet she doesn't even know why the Weathermen did what they did.

I like how the McCain campaign is feeding her lines to spit out. Too bad she's not a critical thinker.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NO MCCAIN! NO PALIN!

ALL THEY TELL ARE LIES...LIES...LIES!

Chris   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Don't you love the "transparency?" Ok, when the polls show that we are about to lose, let's change the subject and attack on mythical personal issues. Instead of focusing on the issues (e.g., the economy, health care, Iraq) that Americans want to discuss, let's stir the pot up and make us scared of Barack "Hussein" Obama. Are we sure that we want to walk down that road (e.g., Troopergate, Bill Hagee, Jerry Fallwell, Keating 5, drug addict wife, etc). Let's keep the focus on the issues instead of the "typical Washington" approach. Oh, maybe I'm mistaken, but I thought that they were the "maverick team" of change that would reform Washington? Looks like the Mcsame 8 previous years!

Alex   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Been There, Done That already Governor. I think you can be a bit more serious than that. Pathetic, simply Pathetic most defnitely desparate.

b   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sarah Palin doesn't know how to read !!!!!!!!

James R   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

And people get offended when she's called a bimbo?!

Joe Regis   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

There is little else for McCain – Palin to get a hold of, there are taking the less honorable low road again. Desperation should not push a nominee to desperate measure.

America deserves better. The McCain – Palin is digging themselves a bigger hole than the abyss the are already in now.

The repubs are doomed this year.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Inutah   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

McCain/Palin just lost any shred of respect that I may have for them....It's so bizarre to me what a puppet she has become...

Beuf watching closely in Canada   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I guess Jim Henson really isn't dead. Apparently the Republicans have hired him as he is doing marvels with Palin.

Man, and I thought that Canadian politics could get nasty. This is pure schoolyard/sandbox tactics (or is that a strategy...?)

Jeff   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I am sick of GOP's swift boat style attacks. I think we should show the GOP on Nov 4th that we are sick of their tactics.

michael   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Supreme Court will decide whether to block the findings of an abuse-of-power investigation due to be released next week that could be potentially damaging to Gov. Sarah Palin's vice presidential candidacy.

I wish everyone could tell the courts i'am in a race for the white house so i dont have to obey the law

Hriley   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Palin just keep it up, the more you open your mouth and wink that stupid wink you make your Republican ticket look more and more ridiculous. It's obvious to many she was an 11th hour choice to sway Clinton voters. I'll give my vote to Obama thank you very much this woman isn't following that clown.

seattlegirl   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

She is becoming as reckless as McCain. I cannot even listen to their rants anymore. I will be so glad when November 4th is over and she is back in Wasilla.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Absurd attacks are all that is left when behind in the polls with only a short month left to go. Beware McCain-Palin, this is what the Clinton campaign resorted to when their backs were against the wall and look what happened to them.

Brian   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Stick with what you're good at I guess, not solutions, mudslinging.

Here's hoping this backfires, so we won't have to put up with as much of this in the next election.

Sue   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Keating Five or Troopergate anyone? How about adultery, pill-poppring wives, and pregnant unwed mothers? Or better yet, how about Fanny Mae-Rick Davis ties, or Alaska's still investing in Sudan, following an outright lie about divesting during the Veep debate? Does this become fair game too? Please. Smells like deperation.

Ms. G   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

If Sarah Palin wants us to believe in the ticket McCain/Palin, she better starts speaking the absolute truth; because, all that come out of her mouth is lies. How come she claims to be a Christian? Being a Christian means speaking the truth no matter what.

CM   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Strong word from a woman who is ignoring the laws of this very country by failing to respond to the subpoena issued by the commission investing her abuse of power charges.

Palin Hater   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Palin keep your moth closed the more you speak the dumber you look

Chris   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Wow, what a statement by Sarah Palin. Would somebody please tell me why people even bother to listen to her anymore. She and the McCain camp have hit a new low, to the already record-breaking low of their campaign.

Barney   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Come on Pain – this is weak, to say the least. Not even current, and Obama was not even born then.

What about your subpoena-dodging?. What about the warmonger making propaganda film for Viet Nam? Those are directly attributed to the two of you.

Toyin   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Obama never tried seceding from America.

Steve in WY   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

McCain-Palin. Lame and Lamer.

dale van pelt   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

sarah pelin is a guttersnipe.

sol   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

shame on you liar Palin!

jen   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

here come the pathetic, offensive attacks. let's hope Americans are smarter than this ignorant winking woman.

Reese from NC   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This is just the beginning of the attacks. Unfortunatly for McCain this is all old news and thanks to Hillary Clinton, Obama is more than capable of handleing the "Kitchen Sink" strategy. She made him a stronger candidate and a better man. Thank you for that. This is a new era, the country will no longer be fooled by divisive attacks. This country can only be rebuilt through unification not division. Sorry McCain it is no you time. This time only a man of honor and respect will be our President and that is Barack Obama.

Obama/Biden 2008

Mike in Salem   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

McCain hasn't learned has he? The more negative he and his Palin the Puppet get the more they prove that they have nothing to offer the people of the United States because all they have is smear. I think someone involved in an abuse of power struggle should keep her mouth shut. It is not her first abuse of power aligation and I'm sure it won't be her last.

Just because she can repeat the words her GOP 'keeper's shoved down her throat does not make her VP material.

They won't allow her to do another interview with anyone not on FOX because anyone of any intelligence will ask her questions she can't answer – like do you read? HELLO! She couldn't answer that question and felt that Couric was attacking her? Give me a break.

I wish the election season was over, it goes on too long and I wish McCain and Palin the Puppet were safely back in the states they live in and can do damage to just Alaska and Arizona.

Edozie   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Can someone please stop this sudden spread of the cancer that is Sarah Palin? Is there a doctor in the house, America needs chemotherapy!!!!!

EJ (USA)   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Palin should be ashamed of herself for saying that. What a crazy statement.

RJ   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

This is it. The Republican sleaze machine is turned ON. Now it is for the people to decide whether to buy this crap again in 2008.

As for Palin, may be she ought to read the article at NY Times completely. It said Obama has no connection to Ayers. I thought she reads everything and anything infront of her.

Everytime Palin opens her mouth, it's driving me nuts. The moron should shut up.

Mike in WI   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Oh, yah that Obama he sur is cavortin' with terrorists...You betcha... wink wink... This woman has no credibility at all.

Albert, rhode island   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

even hillary thought this attack was lame.

Generation X   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama, focus on McCain!!! Palin is to stupid to answer any questions; she a nobody!!! lmao

R Mck   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

what a sorry attack by the bridge and road to nowhere, troopergate having, don't even read the news paper, much less cite an article Palin. She should spend her time reading more so as not to come off like an idot, who's only attribute is the ability to regurgitate right wing talking points. Palin, McCain, radical right wingers and Osama like extremist must think that the American public must be stupid.

Deb Bauman   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

McCain/Palin are ruthless liars. They distort the truth and attack because they do not have plans for the countries problems. They should both shut up and go home.

Jeremy   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

PALIN IS ABOVE THE LAW..........period. The abuse of power at Alaska is NOTHING. Wait until she get to White House and Dick Cheney will look a toy!

jane   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama's character is WHY so many people are moved by him. Obama's judgement is exactly what we need in the White House
We do not need the likes of John McCain sitting on the RED button and we surely do not need a "character" like Sarah Palin, with her 10th grade attitude representing Americans. This is foolish – and let them attack – they are loosing such ground, they have no choice. Although I was undecided about a month ago – the more I listened to Palin, read McCains Plans (what little there are of them) I've moved to BLUE. I am so sick of the republican tactics.

sunny rosen   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

john has had nothing positive to say throughout his campaign.....because he is part of the crowd that has brought us to this horrible place in the nation's economy..all he has left is to go negative on obama so he can attempt to cover his own mistakes. i truly believe most people will see thru this and vote obama!!!

Hendrix   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

another desperation attempt by the mccain campaign.

jack   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

yes obama is guilty of meeting with ayers and still is talking to him
hes lying if he says he isny

Amy in MN   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I guess when you have nothing to offer you have to attack those who do. Gov Palin obviously doesn' t pay attention to detail as shown in her few media appearances and false claims. Thanks, but no thanks Gov Palin!

Canadian for Obama!!!   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Not surprising at all! Poor McPalin has to revert to these tactics. Too late..YOU LOSE! Back to Alaska and Arizona to the retirement home.

O-B-A-M-A.....O-B-A-M-A!!!

Drew   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Palin, you are a disgrace to our country. I am truly fed up with senseless attacks on Obama. Do your homework next time you cite your "punchlines". Don't make me send Katie Couric on you.

D-MI   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Oh, golly gee, there you Rethuglicans go again, goshdarnit...
The first and only time I donated to a political candidate was when McCain insinuated that Obama was a Socialist. It made me mad, and I gave what little I could because I'm sick right-wing lies, fear and stupidity.

This time, I'm doubling my small contribution. I encourage everyone else to do the same. This is really a sick attack.

Sarah Palin: you are a pig.

30 days people: keep your guard up, and stay focused.

Don   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

The McCain/ Palin campaine is disgusting, shamefull and desperate.

They should be ashamed of themselves.

Linda   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Here it comes. Since Reagan the GOP is unable to win on their own policies. They should be ashamed, they are certainly not following Christian doctrine as is clearly noted in the New Testament Bible. Maybe Palin should read this one book...it would be a good start in her education.

sallievoter   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Mccain and palin are at an all time low in their ratings. People just don't like them. So, what do they do? Get meaner, more negative, more vindictive and more rude. Yep, that ought to really help them out.

Palin is under a serious ethics probe in Alaska. That alone should be enough for her to keep her from accusing others of anything. But she is not terribly bright, and has been selected as the sacrificial messenger while mccain hides behind her. She gladly accepts this mean-girl role, so I hope she gets the same treatment in return, expecially for her atrocious disregard for the laws in Alaska.

Karen   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Our economy is in shambles, what a perfect idea to go negative at this time.

sam   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

This is sickening to the cor – McShame and Palin are getting desperate by the minute.

Lee in Ohio   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Wonder if their "more aggressive" approach will including, winking, sexy smiling, and folksy talk???

Albo58   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

McCain and Palin really don't have to dig up seedy things on Sen. Obama because his background has so much to find! Depite what the lib loons and a totally biased press have been saying, Sen. Obama's character and qualifications should have automatically disqualified him already, but so many people detested Hillary so much that they settled for this fraud!

Stephanie-Pinson/AL   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

What does this moose burger eating, caribou hunting, redneck talking woman saying? Just because she didn't act like a deer in headlights during her debate she thinks she can attack somebody. I hope for her sake that there is no October surprise. Since she is so willing to throw punches, I think she can be woman enough to take one. Barack and Biden need to show her why people are tired of these negative attacks at a time when people are wanting for something better.

David S   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

“This is someone who sees American as imperfect enough to pal around with terrorists who targeted their own country.”

I'm sorry, but this is utterly disgraceful and way, way beyond the bounds of acceptable discourse. They should be ashamed, absolutely ashamed.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Keating Five or Troopergate anyone? This is disgusting from a dirty rethuglican. Stick to the issues.

Kris In Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

While Ayers' activities were detestable, I think its a stretch for McCain to try to somehow make Obama culpable for those acts. After all, I am pretty sure John McCain knows lots of unsavory characters, such as his campaign manager, a man wh lobbied for tyrants and war criminals across the globe. Bill Ayers is not the issue: The economy and the direction of the country is. And McCain still doesn't get it. The only people who will be swayed by this nonsense are those who weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

Obama/Biden 08

No, seriously!   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Forget Palin, what's TODD think?????? Inquiring minds want to know.

Baylady   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

a sign of desperation....pathetic.....

Mary   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

This woman is a total moron. She is being given scripts and is doing a fine job of reading them...however, they gave her one from months ago. Haven't they already tried to label Obama as a terrorist...of course after they informed us that he was a muslim. They are getting desperate and nasty and I hope the American people can see through their smiles to the evil beneath. GO OBAMA!

RT   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Why is the headline this and not, "Palin falsely accuses Obama of having a terrorist connection"?? Anyone who does not bother reading the article will be misled into thinking that Obama has these connections. It is knowing that you folks will cover this nonsense that the GOP can proudly state that they will go negative. Which of course means lying. Why collude with the same old politics?

mary   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

The adage "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me" should be remembered. If you believed the swift boat attacks last time then shame on them but if you believe the baseless attacks this time, shame on you. Read more, read deeper, don't look on any political advertising as truth. Thank you.

David   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

simply shameless though should be expected from mcShame and Plueless, the lying tag team.

Yes We Will   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

McCain/Palin or dirt, scum, the lowest form of life and they want the American People to vote them in to lead the country.

Thanks, but No Thanks.

jt   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

it is my opinion that the regular news channels shouldn't report anything that comes out of that woman's mouth unless she is engaging in an interview with them.

it is very easy to open your mouth and say anything when you aren't challenged. let's make her engage with the media and the public.

unless obama was out there planting bombs when he was 8 yrs old with this guy, i don't think it relevant.

let's stick to the issues or lets look more closely at troopergate!

just my opinion.

WM in Colorado   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Its about time people quit being politically correct in regard to Senator Obama. He clearly has sympathies for a number of anti-American groups and countries. If he had his way we would become a colony of Europe.

Joe in C-land   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

PATHETIC!!! He was 8 years old! No evidence, no substance, no truth! Deal with the serious issues Sarah.!And don't call is Joe 6-pack and hockey moms – enough with the condescending stereotypes! We are too smart, and we want smarts, honesty, character, substance, vision, and neither you nor McC qualify!

Ricky Williams atl ga   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

and comments like this is why the GOP wont win, America see's this for what it is and "multi culturaled America" is tired of it. stick a fork in the pig with lip stick...

deb   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

keating five, anyone?

Cheney should be tried and imprisoned!   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Don't tell me because Obama happened to show up at the same fundraiser as Ayers that you can label him as a terrorist. I'm not that stupid. I've seen what the Republicans have done to me this week. Screw you! I'm supporting the guy who is going to start to get us out of this mess. If we're lucky we can do it in this decade. I'm disgusted with what the Republicans have done to this country!

ines   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Palin has entered mosquito territory..

Annan   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Palin was underground for a while preparing for a major hurdle(debate) .She is now back with baseless attacks . I will only bring you down in front of people . Please try spme other tactics
Shame on you Palin ..

nate   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Lying doesnt help you win independent voters Sarah.

Vanessa Napa, Califronia   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Now that she has begun reading I have a great suggestion...Keating Five

J Shepard, Phoenix AZ   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I fail to understand why some people continue to support the McCain / Palin ticket. We are not talking about "media hype". We are talking about words coming directly from the mouths of McCain and Palin. Please think before you vote and please don't vote a ticket based on just one issue.

Ben in LA   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

This woman is utterly repulsive.

Sarah   October 4th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Sara Palin annoys me. Before commenting on something that she has no clue on, she needs to get educated on issues that matter to the American People. The article that she is referring to is clear and simple so simple that maybe a "second grade" student might be able to make sense of it.
I wish her luck, I wonder what will happen to her after November 4th for clearly her shameless attacks won't win her this election. She needs to go back to Alaska and monitor the Alaska/Russia border or even take a trip to Diomede Alaska where so many don't even know about her existence. That's sad for a governor (I'll betcha a community organizer wouldn't have made that mistake).
So long SP!

Sue, MI   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Perhaps if Sarah would actually learn to read a newspaper she would discover that she's again spewing lies. Of course, given that McCain and his campaign have given up any pretense of having honor and morals, or even caring about this country as much as their own egos, she probably wouldn't have spoken the truth anyway.

Jenny   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I buy it.. I can seen Barrack Hussein Obama being friends with Ayers and trying deperately to cover it up seeing as these speculations have already been out before.

Vote for Change   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Troopergate-probe report out next week. Palin's real abuse of power and illegal activities will be revealed.

Keating Five-might be time for the American public to be reminded of old man McCain's corrupt past as a U.S. Senator.

Erik from PA   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Now they have gone TOO Far.

Obama/Biden 08

Co Battleground   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Governor Palin needs to learn – listen and learn. She is so very dangerous. I was sitting on the fence earlier in August but as soon as they "introduced" VP Candidate – I shutter to think that she would or could or may in the future represent our country. This woman is dangerous.

JK   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Its seems to me all they have left is DESPERATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

too young 2 vote for obama   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I cannot believe that as we are faced with an economic crisis, John McCain continues to attack Obama over character as if Americans do not worry about the issues that are greatly affecting their lives.

John McCain is out of touch, whereas Senator Obama actually understands what an average American goes through day in and day out.

OBAMA/BIDEN!

vmarsha   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

It is ashame the only thing Palin can do is give low blows and cut downs to mislead the public. Does she really think America wants another administration that sees no problem with twisting the truth when they want to sale something to the public.
If she doesn't become Vice President, maybe she can help the National Enquirer sale some magizines.

opie   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

This kind of garbage will backfire on Sen. McSame and Gov. Pain. I hope they keep it up so everyone can see their real character.

R, Ohio   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The GOP starting this nonsense again. Only narrow minded people will fall for this tactic. McCain/Palin ticket have done nothing but show America that they are bullies, and are of a selfish agenda. If they cared about America half as mush as they've said they do, they would essentially focus their energy on how to fix the economy. It's really starting to get on my nerves.

Jacob   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The McCain campaign will do just anything to get ahead in this election.. This is why Obama is going to win!

Donna   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

If the same standard is applied to Ms. Palin, she is hanging around with an admitted addict and criminal. That would be Cindy McCain.

Only someone without scruples or integrity would make these sorts of comments. Ms. Palin is remarkable in her blind ambition and willingness to do or say anything to advance herself.

R M   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Palin said: “This is not a man who sees America as you and I do – as the greatest force for good in the world,”

There's something very Bushesque about this statement.

The McPalin's are getting desperate and grasping at straws

Former Republican forObama   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

same ole Mcshame policy of lying, distorting the truth ans scaring people for votes. I knoe that American's are smarter than that, and will not fall to this highly un ethical behavior by Sarah the Hypocrite.

maverick and white trash milf   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

What a joke. This is what they have resorted to because they have an idiot for VP in Palin. This shows the real McCain, grappling anything possible.

SAK   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

This woman is complete trash! Anyone with an IQ greater than room temperature should be able to see through McCain-Palin garbage. What about Palin’s husband who is a member of Alaskan Independence Party. Also, Obama was 8 years at the time.

MM   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

McCain/Palin = pitiful

Mikey in San Antonio   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Seriously, can we focus on the real issues Gov. Palin? With a month to go before one of the most important elections in U.S. history, you would think the VP candidate would be talking about issues like the economy.

Give her the script from the debate back so she can sound somewhat intelligent.

Lorenzo in Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

McSame and Failin will launch a Reverend Wright ad in 3....2....1....

John   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

McCain is a senile idiot.

shawn from toronto, canada   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

when mccain-palin have no PLAN for the economy do what BUSH did 4 years ago against Kerry.....SWIFTBOAT.....this strategy is called Desperation....good to see that obama is going to win

Neil   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I hope Obama doesn't fall into this trap – stick to the economy and tell people that this type of swiftboating won't get them a job or help their economic situation.

AP in PA   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Shameless and appaling from the pitiful excuse for a candidate that McCain chose. Clearly his judgement is completely gone since he chose her. She is truly dumber than a rock and she has no morals, no ethics, no valiues... her boytoy Todd is an example of her judgement and so are her children.

Ted van Tol   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

This will not work.
Amerca has wakend up long time ago and only a bullit can stop Barack Obama in his journy to the White House.

May God keep him safe!

american politicker   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a Dumb sack of garbage

John McCain and Palin are thieves and lack morals. They are willing to stoop down to any level to win this election.

Its so pathetic to watch a 70 year old man groveling so much like this.

Sarah Palin, is good enough to be a bar dancer..not a vice president.

Let America judge both candidates on policy...
but thats never gonna happen is it...

If McCain wins this ...it is a disgrace for america

Patrick   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Republicans have started a immoral war, that has killed 100,000 innocent civilians, killed 4000 Amreicans and wounded another 30,000. There are over 1 million refugees from Iraq. And they are worried about someone Barrack barely knows?? Have you heard the term wolves in sheep's clothing?

greg, fl   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

mccain doesn't have anything to offer. i am not surprise at their new level of attacks. they have forgotten what happened during the democratic primaries. they have started to walk in that path. so, what happened to the other democrat candidate will surely happen to them too.

Patricia   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

It's sad to see what McCain has sunk to–he used to actually BE a 'maverick'. I guess, too, she's not referrining to the Alaska Secessionist Party, which her husband bbelonged to for many years, whose credo states that they don't care what happens to the USA, as they want to seceede from it? Look it up.

PSHAW AND GALLDURNIT SARAH LOU, DON’T CHA’ KNOW, GOD IS A WATCHIN’ YA DOIN’ ALL THAT THERE A LYIN’? DON‘T CHA ‘MEMBER, THAT THERE DO UNTO OTHERS THING-A-MA-BOB IN DA GOOD BOOK?   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

If there is one area Geezer and Gidget in which they are knowledgeable, it is lying!.

Really, is the bobble head evern relevant at this point>

Mark   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I can see the right wing swift boats on the horizon now. I hope Obama counters with a slew of ads about McCains love of casino gambling and his ties to the gambling industry. It wouldn't to remind a few people how McCain's top aid was getting $15,000 a month from Fannie or Freddie for doing nothing right up until its collapse. I gonna go donate $25 to Obama every time I see a McCain Swift Boat style ad.

Sashka Yakimova, California   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Bimbo speaks unprepared again. What is radical is her refusal to cooperate in the Troopergate case. Bimbo screems" Catch the thief" while she's being under a criminal investigation. Maybe is time for Bimbo to hit the road back to Alaska (and perhaps learn how to pronounce NUCLEAR?)

north of 49   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Maybe Buckskin Barbie should start reading newspapers... the whole story.

anonymoose   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

this is so gross. pile it on, and watch your supporters bail, McPalin.

Jack , Des Moines   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

To Governor Palin
" Bush and Republicans screwed up the economy not Ayers"

It's the economy stupid!!!!

Cali Girl   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Palin is shameless! It will be a sad, sad day if this woman becomes VP.

Vote Obama/Biden!!

Abaya   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Just like McCain, Sarah Palin should know that what goes around, comes around. Your decision to go on with negative statements about Obama will only make voters support Obama. See what happened when when Hilary Clinton went negative during the Democratic campaign? You will both loose November 4th

Arlene, Roselle Il.   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Sounds like Sarah Palin got some quick learning about
" swiftboating".
As a " Joe Six Pack" I want my president and vice president
to sound sophisticated and to be smarter and more experienced
than me.
I don't want a vice president who doesn't respect me and thinks
I want her to pretend to "folksy" so I can relate to her.

anita   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I am offended that Obama is offended.

margi   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

This woman and her running mate are so negative. Where is their plan for America? I for one will be glad when this nonsense is over.

Obama/Biden 08'

Mac in Nova Scotia   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

How can someone who is being investigated for the "Troopergate" situation, running with one of the Keating Five members attack anyones character?

nicole   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hmm, more scare tactics and lies to convince the American people to vote the Republican nominee President. McCain and Palin = Mavericks? Nope. Just more of the same.

How dare they think that we are really going to just "forget" about the economy right now? I'm so annoyed with their campaign and just wish they would put half as much effort and creativity into coming up with the solutions to Americas problems as they do about making false claims and lies about Obama.

I can now say with complete confidence:
Obama/Biden '08

Proud Democrat   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Pathetic, and desperate

All Obama has to do is keep sticking to the issues.

Obama/Biden

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Of course... If the republicans can't win on the issues, they resort to mudslinging and lies... This disgusts me!

jl   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Can "Governor 6 pack" say TROOPERGATE??????

Lorenzo in Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Palin in pathetic. Hey Palin, how id you hear about this. You don't read any newspapers.

McSame is a joke. Is this all they have now. They need to reach into the 1960's?

Paul, EP Tx   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

even joe biden knows Obama isn't qualified. it's all over youtube and anywhere else you look. this is just a career thing for Obama and his blind followers. notice how they question NOTHING about him. in their eyes he's perfect and has been a saint his whole life. it's sad how much emotion people invest in other people they've never even met. Obama has nothing on McCain. Biden knows that. The Clintons know that. America knows that.

nose4news   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

PLEASE....THIS IS SUCH A CROCK. Palin IS EVIL!

Joe in Mn   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

That is a despicable comment, from an ignorant loud mouth.

Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I cannot believe Barrack Obama when he says that will NOT raise our taxes. He is making a lot of campaign promises that is going to cost us the tax payer or is he just buying votes?
Can someone please tell me why Obama has not been fully investigated, on how he required his own home and land at a below market price?
What connections does Obama have with voters’ fraud and Acorn?
Why is he trying to place blame on the Bush last eight years when he himself has had two years to help change it and did nothing?

John Rico   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Desperation has set in. It won't work. What's next? Saying 8 year old Barack Obama was behind the attacks himself? Why not blame him for 9/11 too?

Toine in Tx from Chicago   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

What the heck will be next? Guess i won't hear any real issues from this group

OBAMA' 08

nick,yonkers n.y.   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

the mcCain,palin campain has stooped so low they become desperate,and will do anything to win the presidency.for our sakes that wont happen.

Tamarra   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Yes, talk about the other guy because you nothing else to run on. These alligation are ridiculous. It is as if John McCain has no shame and maybe people need to bring up his past issues.

REAL AMERICANS   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Has the Republican party lost its mind??? Attacking Senator Obama will not make us forget this mess we're in and who caused it. Get real.

dbacchus   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Under the present circumstances, the more these two idiots will be bringing 'old news' and distractions from the real issues (ECONOMY!) the quicker they will lose. It looked rather pathetic before, but right now, when the country is on a verge of a real crisis and possble depression, comments of Palin and her running mate look plain idiotic, I don't have other words to describe that.

To the moon   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Does Palin REALLY want to talk about 'church' issues– and chance the stories in her own 'backyard' of Wasilla to be brought up?

James   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Unbelieveable. These are Rove-Bush tactics at their best. The Republican machine will stop at nothing until they have grasped at the last straw. Enjoy the ride while it lasts, Republicans, because on November 4th, you're gone.

lori   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I think some of his corruption activities in Chicago should be investagated and made public. The american people have a right to know .

rosangel..change that im waiting for   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

OLD STORY AND NT ACCURATE LIKE YOU AND MCSAME BUBBLEHEAD PALIN

Don   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Gee. Why should we expect any different from the McCain/Palin campaign. Maybe it is time for Obama to contact an attorney and see if this is actionable under slander or defamation laws. M&P are the real terrorist here. Not able to lead, Not fit to lead. An embarrasment to the country.

Susan   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Thanks McCain for your negative campaigns. I have almost decided whom to vote. Sorry you are on in the list.

President-elect Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

3 words for Palinocchio: The Keating Five

Merle Hill   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

We know what to expect from the slow witted Palin...No brain...no gain. They have no plan but they sure can lie well.

annie - never again a dem.   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

'0' sat on a board for the Annenberg project (educational grant) for 2 yrs with ayres and they collectively agreed to give millions of dollars to ACORN, THE RADICAL VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD organization. Maybe journalism isn't totally dead if New York times did this article, but there again '0' lies, lies, lies and then lies some more! This was a big plus for New York Times!! This was a big plus for Gov. Palin! Seems like '0' heard that in a matter of minutes but sat in a black liberation church listening to wright for 20 yrs. and didn't hear a thing. I think that is either called 'selective hearing' or just another of the big zero's lies and more lies.

GARY   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

TRUTH IS THE TRUTH. HOW ABOUT THE ISLAMAC MUSLIMS IN THE EASTERN WORLD THAT HELPED HIM THROUGH HARVARD. THERE IS A ALOT THE MEDIA AND CNN IS KEEPING FROM THE COUNTRY.

Real Talk   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

This is a desperate move by two mavericks who share one thing in common. They have both been under a government investigation while in office. I mean come Palin is currently under investigation and Todd Palin feels like he can avoid his subpoena. Why can he get away with this. I know If i pulled a stunt like that, calling it unfair I'd have a new wardrobe and everything in it would be orange.
Keating 5
Troopergate
Now let's talk character!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would you trust to run this country, not criminal's
Obama 08

Kristin   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I believe that the "radical" and "terrorist" comments made by Palin and the McCain campaign are racist. The sad truth is that there are Americans who are ignorant enough to believe their smears and will equate Obama with "radical terrorists" throughout the word – perhaps one whose name rhymes with Obama.

The McCain campaign is playing dirtier than Bush. And it shocks me that McCain is going this route considering what Bush did to him in 2000.

Why not focus on the real issues – the economy and unemployment – instead of throwing mud? Oh yeah, that's because McCain doesn't have any solutions to the problems we are facing; so he has to deter people's attentions to negative attacks and smear campaigns.

It's sad. McCain used to be a respectable politician, but now he's lower than low.

paula   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

If McCain & Palin believe that Americans are stupid enough to fall for this tactic, they are wrong. It's all a diversion from the important issues that we need to deal with. Actions such as this by McBush/Palin (aka Cheney, only more power hungry) is the main reason the character of our country has fallen in the eyes of the world. We are aching for intelligence and diplomacy. This just gives a shining example of how they will deal with important issues at home and in the world. Don't let these two bring us down any further. If we've learned anything it's that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Pokies47   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Shame on Palin and McSame for stooping to this level. This is totally un Amercian and something McSame said he would never do. I guess he will do or say anything even if it's below his standards to be president. Obama08

Joan   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

McCain & Palin are behind & desperate!!!! So they attack

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

That is rich coming from Palin, whose husband was a member of the AIP, that favored Alaska's secession from the USA. This woman is subversive, for her own affiliations, as well as her own behavior, her history (book banning) her church, her witch hunting pastor...if we should be scared of anyone, it's Palin as a VP. Those who have no qualifications must attack the truly qualified.
GO HOME PALIN! KEEP ON STRONG, SENATOR OBAMA!!

Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I cannot believe Barrack Obama when he says that will raise our taxes. He is making a lot of campaign promises that is going to cost us the tax payer or is he just buying votes?
Can someone please tell me why Obama has not been fully investigated, on how he required his own home and land at a below market price?
What connections does Obama have with voters’ fraud and Acorn?
Why is he trying to place blame on the Bush last eight years when he himself has had two years to help change it and did nothing?

Mary   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

It is so sad with the job losses, the economy in melt down that some will find this type of information worthwhile, she is a sad sad lady to go along with this type of slandar
The same man that defended her families right to privacy.
She has no shame
The Enquirer is now saying there is proof of her affair, the huffington post is saying her taxes returns raise questions, mccain tax returns are raising questions of gambling.
No one is clean and I hope the Dem rise above this and dont start tossing back, I am not sure who would come out the winner, but the American people will come out the losers

Please post I am so tired of blogging and nothing getting posted

HEY Zeus!   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

The way McCain runs his campaign is the way he will run the country.
Bitter, nasty, misleading–with not a single idea about what to do for america. Reminds me of Bush.
Shame on him.

CmdrScott   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Knock knock...

Whose there?

Palin!

Palin who?

PALINDICULOUS!!!!!!

Northern Exposure   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Sarah you are nothing but a lying, deceptive, tax dodging... can't write my true opinion.

How about getting back to Alaska and answering some questions about "Troopergate" Cheney Number 2.

indievoter   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Why did the DNC file a motion to dismiss in the lawsuit that is pending against obama in regards to his birth certificate? He has been ordered to produce it. What are they trying to hide? If he didn't have something to hide, they would just produce the birth certificate, not file a motion to dismiss

Christian, Tampa FL   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This is the end of the McCain campaign. There is nowhere to go for them anymore, and these ridiculous attacks will only backfire.

Royce from Georgia   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This is just sad..
I thought it was about country first..

Eric   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

TWO WORDS:

KEATING FIVE

KEATING FIVE

KEATING FIVE

KEATING FIVE

KEATING FIVE

KEATING FIVE

Johnny   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Palin is walking a very fine line here. GOP must address the issues. Remember the Clinton Campaign tried this and failed miserably.

Tim Beamer - Hayden Idaho   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

It is this type of politics that we as Americans dont need. Im sick and tired of politcians thinking that I cant see through attempt to deflect the real issues. McCain is a fool if this is his answer to our problems. We all know that both Obama & McCain want whats best for this nation. What we have to decide is which one can do it better. If McCain fails to focus on real issues then he does not deserve my vote. Vote the issues America not campaign rehtoric.
Idependent Voter for Obama

joyce   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

thanks but no thanks
want work this time
no wa,no mcsain,no (absolutley no palin and todd

Nancy Tashman   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

When you can't win on the facts, you try to win by throwing mud. We'll see on Nov. 4th what really sticks with the voters.

Eve   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

This all happened when Little Barry Obama was living thousands of miles away in Indonesia and attending primary school and a member of the local boy scout troop.

Where are the issues?

paige   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

more lies from McCain/Palin, how low will they go.

Informed Voter   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Desperate Times call for Desperate measures ... LOL

Dimwit Sarah should come on MTP, CNN etc .. & do her smearing .....

Juan from L.A.   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I'll rather have my freaking Bulldog run this country than this weasel of Palin...she scares the heck out of me...she's the most hypocritical being in the world...worst of all incompetent and not the brains to get there...

oh gosh...   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

palin should just shut up.

Sean   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

She has serious issues.

Democrat and true American   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Is this woman out of her mind? Why does the Republican party think it can lie its way into office. Terriorist? Please Sarah. From what I've heard about you, you have terriorized the people of Alaska in one way or another. I'm guessing your ex-brother-in-law would have some interesting stories. Sarah, go somewhere, sit down and compose yourself.

Shedrick Grimsley   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a staunch racist. She has now proven that she will do or say anything. She does not have small town values...she has racist values. She has a pastor who believes that women are witches. She attends a church that believes that homosexuality can be prayed out. She believes that the vice president does not have enough powers. Her values, her beliefs, and her outlook is frightening. She is a person to be feared.

Debbie in Crystal Lake   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I guess we can expect to hear cutie-pie-wink-wink Sarah state soon that Obama is secretly a Muslim. I guess when what your campaign stands for isn't what the people want to hear, you've got to resort to swiftboat insinuations & lies like the big ones she told during her "debate". What an idiot she is!! Sarah's problem is that the listening public aren't also idiots.

Cheryl   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Sorry, Gov. Air-Head, the tried and true Republican dirty tricks campaign isn't going to work this time around, wink-wink. Betcha, doggone it, another month and you and your old fart buddy will be sent back to the rocks you climbed out from, wink-wink.

Wow   October 4th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Next they will blame Obama for 9/11 and consipiring with Al Qaeda.

faye, NV   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

How in the heck Palin question somones committment to this country when her IQ is 20/12? Terrorist attack will not make the Palin/McCain ticket win. Palin/McCain is the dirtiest campaign I have ever witness.

She knows how to read a stump speech and deliver on it, but after that nothing is left in her brain. I wish she would stop flirting at Americans. A wink when someone is speaking is a sure sign they are lying.

Obama/Biden 08

Anthony of Mesa   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Im just wondering what the difference is between a "MAVERICK" McCain and a "Liberal" Obama is?

Eve   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This all happened when Little Barry Obama was living thousands of miles away in Indonesia and attending primary school and a member of the local boy scount troop.

Where are the issues?

Carl29   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

"has decided to take a much more aggressive approach"? Translation: "The honorable" McCain has decided that the only way he can win is by SMEARING Obama.

priscilla   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Those who throw dirt better get ready to get dirty!!! Are we surprised that they would try this bull again.. Nope! This is old news that many sources (except for FIX News) have already debunked! Thanks to that I just donated another $100 to Senator Obama bc I will not allow these dummies to steal this election, not this time!

Obama/Biden 08

Doug In PA   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This McCin campaign gets sleezier all the time. I guess when you dont have any answers to campaign on you go negative and slanderous. It makes both McCain and palin look less ready to lead and more willing to do whatever it takes to win. I guess the fear tactics worked for that moron bush so why not give it a try!

M   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I expected this from the McPalin campaign. It was only a matter of hours. They really do not have any shame! The New York Times article was showing people that Obama does not have a connection with Ayers!
I guess Mrs. Palin needs to brush up on her reading comprehension...

Andy   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Does a woman under investigation for corruption in her own state who is running with the only presidential candidate ever to be reprimanded by congress (keating 5) want to bring up something like this?

Here's some advice Palin, shut up and go hide under a rock for 30 days. Hillary Clinton tried this line of attack in the primaries and it didn't work. McCain tried it over the summer, and it didn't work. Notice a pattern?
Obama knew Ayers, so that makes him guilty of everything Ayers did? I guess if you think seeing Russia from Alaska counts as foreign policy experience then it wouldn't be too hard to use the same logic against Obama.

Problem is you are a moron and you have no plans to fix our economy so the only option you have is to smear your opponent. You also fail to understand you have now opened yourself up to attack, where you were fairly immune to it before.

Stupid republicans.

FORGET THE VP OFFICE SARAH, IS A PERKY FLIRTY CUPIE DOLL, WITH A COMELY WINK VYING FOR MISS U.S.A. AND GUYS, HER TALENT IS PLAYING THE FLUTE!   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

In fact, a republican religious neo-con was whipped into such a frenzy over Sarah, he wrote about his reaction in his column.

The printed response involved the words “sit”, “couch”, “straight up”, and “burst” all in one sentence…

Wonder if he was eating buttered popcorn at the time…

Dog gon’ it dude, don’t cha’ know, God was a watchin’ ya!

Of course, He may have been too busy monitoring Sarah’s sanctioned religious crusade in Iraq, to have noticed.

Kevin   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I am a Republican and I am really concerned about polls numbers...STOP THIS OLD NEWS..this will NOT work...Pls come up with something else and beat OBAMA

Reg from Florida   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

As a soldier in the Armed Forces, it is so sad to see such low level in American politics. All over the world, there are many questions as to our state of minds. To label any government official as terrorist is beyond comprehension. What is more sad, there are poeple who think that it is OK. For someone who is unable to answer the basic question but only want to engage into giberish statements like a little girls in 3rd grade, Gov Palin needs to really look in the mirror... She seems to forget that her husband was a member of the separatist group in Alaska. They may not want to admit it but everyone knows that it s true.

indievoter   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

GO SARAH BARRACUDA! Finally, someone is telling the truth about obama.

Why did the DNC file a motion to dismiss in the lawsuit that is pending against obama in regards to his birth certificate? He has been ordered to produce it. What are they trying to hide? If he didn't have something to hide, they would just produce the birth certificate, not file a motion to dismiss.

Mark Kahle   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama could not be more right!...McCain and Palin would rather sling mud, (note ,not even accurate mud), than outlay a plan to get us out of this mess..

They sure talk alot, but we still hear nothing of a plan, this is due to the fact the plan they would taut is MORE OF THE SAME!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08! 12!

CLINTON 16! 20!

TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY!!

Federico Guerra   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

She has no respect for others, at the begining of the debate she asked Sen Joe Biden if she could call him Joe, and then used that against him.

Beware of her, she uses her "looks" to advance her agenda.

Obama All The Way   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Good job, McShame-Pain... way to look even more pathetically absurd. Bring on the swift-boat. It's your last beacon of false hope. And, it won't work here! NOt this time. No way. No how. No Mccain. No Palin.

sal   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

desparate

Its over

Obama have won

And she says she is a new Washington ??? yeah right!

Go home palin.

S Callahan   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Shame on you Sarah..it's you that handles a gun not Obama!

Boy do we have a surprise for you....we are on to all the tricks of the party.......even this Bail Out...our power is in the vote.....and some

Tyshunn Felton   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

this swiftboat tactic is gonna blow up in their face. not only is it old news, but it's already been debunked by numerous sources.

Sharon C.   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

From what source did she get her information? From the many books, newspapers, and magazines she reads? Ha! Ha! Ha!
What irks me the most about Sarah is that she has not earned the right to talk down to anyone. She can't even put a decent sentence together and she wants to accuse Obama of palling with terrorists? By the way, her debating skills leave very little to be desired. I have heard high school students do better.
I find nothing charming about her winks and down-on-the farm rhetoric. She is not serious enough. She always has that stupid, obnoxious grin on her face that makes me think she is just plain silly!
McCain, I applaud you picking a woman to run with...just NOT this woman!!

concerned Citizen   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Mccain's inner circle is now convinced that he is headed for defeat in Nov. 4 – what a shame!

ralph   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

No one is going to care about character issues while the economy is in very bad shape. Shows that McCain would rather sling mud than talk about the economy.

FJ from Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

She disgust me!

Rm   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

The camera loves Sarah Palin - darn right it does! You betcha! The microphone? Not so much. Folksy is nice. I like folksy. But a little folksy goes a long way with me. With most people. It's fine if you're putting on a revival of "Li'l Abner." Hey! Golly!

For running a national government in difficult times? That's a different matter.

And it's no substitute for...for... What's that word I'm looking for? For knowledge. For knowin' stuff.

And watching Sarah Palin over these last five weeks - from her great convention speech, to stumbling around with Charlie Gibson, to imploding with Katie Couric, to surviving a debate with Joe Biden - you had to notice:

She still hasn't given any sign that she actually knows anything about anything. I take that back: She knows something about energy. Or at least about pipelines, and drilling. Which is why she kept trying to turn the conversation to energy every chance she got. (Regardless of the question she'd been asked.) The rest of it was just talking points. Memorized. And only one answer deep. That just doesn't cut it. Not for a vice president. Certainly not for a possible president.

"She came across like everybody!" - that's what someone said on one of those post-debate panels of uncommitted voters. "She sounds just like me!" - how many times have you heard that about her? "She sounds just like me!" That's nice. Maybe she can be Secretary of Next-Door Neighbor. But - no offense - I don't want someone who's "just like me" to be Vice President of the United States, any more than I'd want somebody who's "just like me" to be my dentist, or my heart surgeon, or my air-traffic controller. I'd want somebody who's qualified, unless you think that all the problems we're facing are so simple that anyone can solve them.

You don't really think that, do you? I didn't think so. That's not elitist. And it's certainly not sexist. There are plenty of highly talented, highly qualified women out there - in government service, in community organizations, in business, in the media. Women who absolutely know their stuff. Sarah Palin - perky, feisty, folksy Sarah Palin - just doesn't happen to be one of them.

NB   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

McCain,aftet watching 20/20 yesterday you lost all respect i had for you. You left your first wife because she lost 2 inches of her leg and was limping . Oh my God . You were having an affair with Cindy while married to your first wife. I don't think any woman will vote for you.
You are disgusting.

Becky in Vegas   October 4th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

What else can we expect from a campaign that is in desparation...They know they are losing and this is the way they think they can win...by lying...as usual....well that is the Republican way isn't it...lie lie lie.....but it won't work....we American voters are a little bit too smart to believe in their lies!!!! Obama-Biden 08......Our prayers go out to Jill Biden and her family....God be with you all

KEATING 5   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

HEY..
What about...

Savings and Loan chief Charles Keating Jr., who filled McCain's campaign coffers with more than $100,000 and hosted the McCains multiple times at his vacation home in the Bahamas.
In 1991, McCain, along with his four Democratic colleagues, was found guilty by the Senate Ethics Committee of using "poor judgment" for attending the meetings with regulators on Keating's behalf.

The Keating Five are Alan Cranston (Democrat-California), Dennis DeConcini (D-New Mexico), Don Riegle (D-Michigan), John Glenn (D-Ohio), and John McCain (R-Arizona).

Joseph   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Desperation....

Jeff   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

The Republicans are at it again.
Playing " BE AFRAID AMERICA! ONLY WE CAN PROTECT YOU!" politics. Luckily most Americans now see right through this tactic.

Shay   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Palin don't a leg to stand on and room to talk about nothing she don't know. Maybe he is trying to fight old battles that has been hatched out during the primaries. Anyway Mccain/Palin keeping spending money on foolish ads instead of talking about what you can do for this this coundtry.

Eve   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This all happened happened when Barry Obama was living thousands of miles away in Indonesia and attending primary school and a member of the local boy scount troop.

Where are the issues?

Wayne   October 4th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

this is pathetic! Really really pathetic!

Luckly   October 4th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Palin is nothing less than dirt. Excuse me shameless dirt, I won't bother to dust off the bottom of my boots. How can she live with herself?

Jan   October 4th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Good for Palin! It's about time someone called him on some things. Obama, Biden and their campaigns have been targeting Palin/McCain for weeks! Smear after smear after smear with the help of Hollywood and the left. Obama gaffes have been ignored by everyone expect the previous Clinton campaign (his own people)

Heather, Cleveland, OH   October 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Just read the title, but not the article yet.

I was wondering when this was going to happen. After Palin with her "Joe Six Pack – trust me, I'm just like you" has won the trust of average Americans because she's not the "typical Washington insider", these baseless rumors will be coming out of her mouth to be more believable.

This is ridiculous, but I knew it was coming eventually. Now all blantant untruths that have been buzzing around the Internet, but the media won't touch, will be coming from the lips of the "Trust me, I'm Sarah" doll.

Independent leaning Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Here we go again. Moveon.org, how about Keating 5? Let the Dems 527s be responding to McCian smears while Obama keeps and maintains point on issues--Economy adn Healthcare.

s   October 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I hate to say this but the GOP are so racist it is ridiculous. He sat on a board with the man, that does not make them best buds. Palin should be ashamed of herself. Let's take a look at your own investigation Gov. Palin, what did you do to your former brother-in-law? Why is no one asking this women the questions she is avoiding? Oh I forgot, she only gives real interviews to FOX news. The GOP could never get me vote. She needs to go read a dictionary.

Eric   October 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

She makes me believe in plain evil. And I do think that her priest should do more than a little prayer on her cause she certainly has a witch stuck inside.

I am just fascinated by the fact that those nutcases, the right-wing religious dumbs, are about the least moral people you can imagine. Lie, cheat, steal, who cares, God is on our side. I would like someone to explain me how their disease has been able to pread around the US, making your country looks like an ocean of folls.

As for the NYtimes article she obviously did not read, it concluded on the fact that Obama was far from being a fan of Ayers.

Griff   October 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

And dso she should.. America is her Country, it has never been Barack Obams.. Never...,. Infact he is still "A FOREINER"...

Watermann   October 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

It will be very interesting to see whether the US public is stupid enough to believe all this nonsense. How deep can desperation turn human beings?

Hillary then MacCain   October 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

That's right Osama is scary.

Excuse me?   October 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Cut the crap about Obama's being 8! Ayers and his wife Dorn jump-started Obama's IL senate campaign with a fundraiser in their home - and YES - Obama and Michelle were present!

beloved   October 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

AMERICANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE THINK VERY CAREFULLY

who is best?

A campaign with plans that addresses are problems or
a campaign that offers no real strategies just gimics and fear?

be blessed
beloved

Angela   October 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Don't you think people can change over that long of a timespan? Maybe Mr. Ayers has seen the error of his ways and wants to help his country now. Maybe he used to be on drugs in the 60's. Whatever the reason for his past behavior, why not focus on how he has changed in a positive direction? Has this man done anything since the 60's that would throw out a red flag?

Overseas Obama supporter   October 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I truly thing that this negativism will come back and bite McC/P in the behind.
We're all sick of the bickering and personal attacks. We want to hear plans for all our futures. No more B.S.
So maybe it'll give McC a small boost but I predict; not for long. The world wants leadership coming from the US and not bickering Teens. We lose all credibility that wa sleft with our allies if our future leaders stoop to that level.
We really can't afford that, or say Hello to the next chapter in history where the USA is no longer the leading nation, the place to be....

CognitoErgoSum   October 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It's a sure measure of desperation in which the GOP reaches to connect Obama with an organization (Weather Underground) that was active when Obama was eight years old.
So, I guess Obama has to also answer for the acts of his neighbors and fellow charitable board members?

BrianR   October 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Here we go ... this is all they got left ... why talk about issues that matter when you can smear your opponent! The Wash Post article is illuminating because it talks about this specific strategy.

I think America is ready to move on from the kind of filth and slime campaigning that McCain and Palin are embracing. It won't work this time ... maybe for a few ... but they won't win like this. They only way they can win now is to steal it.

Old white lady for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The Republicans are floundering; they have nothing to offer but negative attacks and falsehoods. I wouldn't vote for the McCain/Palin ticket if they paid me a million bucks.

susan   October 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

doesnt surprise or shock me, they are desperate and people will see right through it. it will become evident more in the polls that people are sick and tired of this – COME UP WITH A PLAN MCCAIN OR SHUT UP ALREADY

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@KuhnCNN: Posted today: Clinton foreign trip first on Twitter. http://bit.ly/9Axuh9 /via @PoliticalTicker
Updated: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:36:14 -0800
@KuhnCNN: RT @octavianasrCNN: MUST-READ// Coaching tomorrow's world leaders, through social networking -- http://bit.ly/9tmW6x
Updated: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:32:51 -0800
@AWMooneyCNN: Metro finally comes and then stops at station for 20 minutes #snoverkill
Updated: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:27 -0800
@psteinhauserCNN: I just shoveled two feet of snow off the roof. That was fun!
Updated: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:14:34 -0800
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