October 6, 2008
Posted: October 6th, 2008 10:00 AM ET

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Gov. Palin said she was trying to provide 'job security to SNL writers.'
Gov. Palin said she was trying to provide 'job security to SNL writers.'

(CNN) - Sarah Palin said Monday her recent underwhelming interview performances were intended to provide “job security to SNL writers,” as she continued to escalate the pace of attacks on Barack Obama’s character.

Watch: How SNL combines politics and humor

“I was just trying to keep Tina Fey in business,” joked the Alaska governor.

At a Florida campaign event, Palin brought up one of her less-successful media moments - her failure to respond to a question from CBS’s Katie Couric about her regular sources of news — as a segue into an attack on Obama. “There’s been a lot of interest in what I read lately,” she told the crowd.

Watch: Tina Fey impersonates Palin

“Well, I was reading my copy of The New York Times the other day, and I was really interested to read about Barack’s friends from Chicago. Turns out, one of his earliest supporters is a man named Bill Ayers. And according to The New York Times, he was a domestic terrorist and part of a group that, quote, ‘launched a campaign of bombings that would target the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol,’” Pain said.

She added later that Obama is “someone who sees America as ‘imperfect enough’ to work with a former domestic terrorist who targeted his own country.”

Filed under: Sarah Palin


Paul   October 6th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

It s time for real change. Change that will bring prosperity and peace to our nation. We need the Democrats in the White House. As a nation, we are sick and tired of the GOP 's failed policies that benefit just a few and forget about most of us.

The GOP will say anything, they now they have lost the respect of millions who are now facing foreclosure, who are worried about medical bills, college tuition, retirement, and who simply can no longer trust a party that simply benefits the wealthy.

Our economy, our safety and prosperity depend on people who truly care about all people.

Yes we will!

Obama – Biden 08

Dudley Mills   October 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Can someone teach this woman something,anything , before she open her mouth. Is this what we want the rest of the world to think of us. First there was Bush and now this limited woman and old out of touch man. God have mercy on us all

Obama/Biden '08!   October 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Yet she couldn't name The New York Times in her interview with Katie Couric...?

Gilboagirl   October 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Hey Sarah? I know why you had to spend over a week at McCains ranch getting ready for the debate but why does your running mate need 3 to 4 days off the campaign trail to do the same? He's been in debates before. Why did he need so much time for this 2nd debate; there's another one Oct. 16th. How much time will he need for that one?

Watermann   October 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Does the US really want a "Joe Sixpack" or "can I call you Joe?" or "I can see Russia" or " I dont`t know newspaper" in the White House?

Jerry Ohio   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Palin this is no joking matter when people losing there homes and jobs, health care,,,,I hope Obama win by landslide

tulsa   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Note to Sarah,
Tina is doing just fine without you, although she does have an easy job making you look stupid...... she only has to repeat what you say.

Mountain Man   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Ms Palin, Just please go away! You are dragging all the rights women have made to date back into the dark ages. I know smarter women than you! Please?

MAJ   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Palin is a prop for McCain. Palin is an empty-headed George W. Bush with heels.

Helen   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I guess she is so stupid she doesn't realize how stupid she sounds. Please CNN, can you cover some more intellectual news?

AB   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What happened to "joe six-pack" who she represents? Now she is helping Tina Fey with her career on SNL. Who is going to take care of this country if she is only a heartbeat away from becoming the president of the United States

There is no substance in what she says. No one is talking about economy, education (that badly is in a need for reform), and health care. What is she going to do about those is what I want to know, Gov. Mrs. Palin!

William   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What a joke...doesn't she know when you backtrack and try to justify your answers (or lack thereof) after the interview, it makes you look even more clueless? And I hate to break it to you Sarah, but foreign policy, financial bailout, supreme court decisions are all issue-based questions. What exactly would you like the interviewer to ask you?

BOBBY K. FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL.   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I for one wish OBAMA would not have to resort to smear ads but you have to fight back against republicans!!!! Palin for one needs to shat up cause she has alot of dirt being dished out against her plus lack of knowledge. She is becomeing a real joke!!!!! I know some will still vote for mccain/palin nomatter what and support their lie tactics but like the old saying goes "THE TRUTH WILL SET (US) FREE!!!!!!)

Obama 2008

Julie T.   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I am sick of politics.....both sides! and the Talking heads that can't discuss anything else! I've already made up my mind who I'm voting for, so all this last minute hesaid/shesaid is Baloney! and typical.

David   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Like Tina Fey needs an idiot from Alaska to keep her in business!!

Pat   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

What scares me to death is what most people consider sufficient experience to be president of the United States. We have heard Gov. Palin talk about her executive experience and how it makes her qualified to be president. But the majority of it (1996-2002) was as mayor of Wasilla – a town which had, at the end of her term as mayor, a population of 6300 people. That, I would suggest, is not the same as governing a country of 301 million people. Likewise, She's only been governor of Alaska since 2006 and the entire state only has a population of less than 700,000 people. That makes it smaller than several large cities. Come on – is this REALLY executive experience?

Sarah Bell   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

How is John McCain's relationship with Charles Keating related to today's economic crisis???

When the savings and loan industry collapsed, Keating's failed company put taxpayers on the hook for $3.4 billion and more than 20,000 Americans lost their savings. John McCain was reprimanded by the bipartisan Senate Ethics Committee, but the ultimate cost of the crisis to American taxpayers reached more than $120 billion.

The Keating scandal is eerily similar to today's credit crisis, where a lack of regulation and cozy relationships between the financial industry and Congress has allowed banks to make risky loans and profit by bending the rules. And in both cases, John McCain's judgment and values have placed him on the wrong side of history.

Bill   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Wait, Rick, is this the same Hannity that got you for Bush the past 8 years? Hmm, how is that working out for us all? Lets see, an economy falling apart more every day, a war that is going nowhere, and severed ties with Russia. I don't know about you, Rick, but I would think of looking up to other people to get my sense of judgement. But I guess he is prolife, and that is the only real issue in this elections, eh? Well, to that I have to say that those that are pro life most be pro coathanger, cause thats going to be the method of abortion if you get your way.

doctor_education   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

All communist and terrorist living inside the US should be investigated, prosecuted, and removed from society for good. Obama wrote in his book that Frank Marshall Davis was his mentor and a father figure. Frank Marshall Davis is a self-proclaimed Marxist/Communist, remember Obama said he was a father figure, it's in his book.

Why does Obama say he supports Public Schools and against allowing parents to have vouchers to send their child to private school??? Obama's children go to PRIVATE SCHOOL , he should enroll them into public school. The Clintons made Chelsea attend Public School until Bill Clinton became President. Shouldn't ALL AMERICAN CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME OPTIONS AS OBAMA'S CHILDREN??

Obama supporters think America will go back to being the way it was when Bill Clinton was President, they sure don't remember the days of Jimmy Carter. Obama will never see the day he is as great as Bill Clinton.

Former_Republican   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Gov. Palin, with all due respect, personal attack will not help you or McCain. Obama campaign has not brought up how McCain dumped his 1st wife who waited for him throughout his years in the military for a heiress who gave him a better and golden life. Read further down the paper and you will see that personally attack will backfire your campaign since your running mate are friends with felons and terrorists.

You need to tell Americans what you guys can do for us, and so far, I have heard nothing from you except repeating yourself as a "reformer" a "maverick" and not answerng any question. What can you do to make American better than it is today? Taht si what we want to hear. I am just disappointed that with economic crisis going on in America, you are attacking your opponent on personal issues instead of how we can make our country better.

You've lost my vote, I need change and you've done nothing to convince me that you will do any better than Bush administration.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Palin failed to win Miss Alaska and therefore Miss America, so now shw'll settle with being president.... The woman is a MORON and still acts like she's trying to win a beauty crown... PATHETIC and BRAINLESS.

Joe   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I think Sarah Palin should be the one running for President. If McCain wins it will be Sarah who put him over the top. As well meaning as he is, he just does not connect with the people. He seems to be stubborn and set in his ways. There is another guy who thinks about things the same way . His name is George Bush.

Pamela Washington   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Sarah, grow up! Your a joke. You are not qualified and it shows. Your smear tactics just make you and McCain look bad. Everything you know has obviously been taught to you lately. You can memorize, maybe. I think you are just desperate and it shows. It's bad enough that you enjoy killing animals and now you lie to cover your ignorance.

Rose   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Palin is such an idiot, such a disgrace for this country!!!! So apparently if she's so confident now, why not give serious interviews?

Team America   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

In case anyone needs a reminder, Tina Fey is a jealous hateful feminist. She supported Hillary 100%, then Hillary lost. She is going to hate any other female in the #1 or #2 spot because her Hillary-boo didn't win. I think it's great how Palin has brought out so much hate and anger from the liberal, weak people in the Democratic party. It shows the true character of democrats, me first, country last. Democrats hate this country so much, but they're too busy complaining and pointing fingers to actually do any good for humanity. Palin Rules!!

Please post this CNN!!!!!!

Global J   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Better yet, quit the race and give us all a chance to improve our lives and job security.

demwit   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Really..., I mean when was the last time we elected an inexperienced governor from a nothing state!!??

Oh yeah, BILL CLINTON!!

KJL   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Tina Fey's talents are indisputable. Palin's? She's mouthy and pushy, but that's all.

meron   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Palin is a disgrace. She does any thing to get elected

kay   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Yeah, CNN keep publishing whatever rubbish that comes out of Palin's mouth but CNN can not have a live interview with Palin. I wonder what if that sits well with the so called best political team.

Or is CNN the best in reports old news and exciusive? Wofl, Anderson and Campbell. Are you are to demand a live interview with Palin.?

nate   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Keep drinking the Kool Aid Rick, keep drinking the Kool Aid.

Mike, MD   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

McCain/Biden have no words anymore, they absolutely out of touch with the American people. Sara Palin, she the more Moroon and pathetic politician after Bush I never know in my life times.

OBama, is the most smarter politican i never see in my entire life, American need Barack.

Helen   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Sara Palin is a real air-head. And this is what you people are going to vote for? She is worse than George Bush. If McSame and herself wins the election we will go even further down the drain.

Rudy NYC   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Wow.

Job Security, Huh. Does this mean she admits something that we already know?

Sarah, are you just now discovering that Obama once served on a board with Ayers? Your comments suggest that is the case. Furthermore, your comments suggest that you did not finish reading the article. It drew a very different conclusion from the ugly one that you suggest.

shayhurs   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Oh really, this the first time she has heard of the NYT?

Bubba   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Fey's already working on CARIBOU BARBIE: The Musical – it will be out by Summer 09. Britney will play the pregnant ho and Will Ferrell will be the First Dude.

RealityKing   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Tina Frey must be hating the fact that she looks 3 times better dressed up as Sarah Palin. Of course her husband is loving it, and probably refusing to come to bed without the make up. I would..

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Ayers was a radical..the term "domestic terrorist" was coined after Okla.City and 9/11. Two different time and thus different definitions.
If I remember Ayers was aquitted, and has gone on as many from the 60's and 70'as have done to do thing to help grow this country and represent those who need help.
Palin you need to look and learn history and understand history.
Obama was 8 or 9 yearsold when Ayres was a radical.
Young people go ask someone in their 50's and older about life in the 70's and how the radicals were not terrorists but protestors against the governement, which we are guaranteed by the constitutiion, . Plain lies again, and shows her ignorance...of repeating what you are told.

Alyn W.   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Uhhhh.....Ms. Palin? You don't need to give Tina Fey material to have a job. She actually has a brain of her own and is already more successful and educated than you will ever be. But it's cute that you think you're so great.

william   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

NYTimes article states that Obama's link to Ayers was that, when Obama was a young lawyer with poltiical ambitions, he was named to a board responsible for judging how the Annenberg Foundation funds would be donated for educational purposes. Ayers was, as a University of Chicago Professor of Education, already a member of the board.

That's it. Oh, and the fact that Obama bumped into Ayers in the street once.

Now there's a reason not to vote for someone.

idiot.

dolarbil   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Plain is a barbie doll. she is an insult to all the intelligent women who refuse to be treated as a puppet on a string.

She has no place in national politics.

Dan, TX   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Obama will be a much better president than John McCain. Obama is thoughtful, McCain is rash. Obama accepts opposing points of view, McCain hates your guts for disagreeing with him.

Diane   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

The last thing this country needs is one of the good old boys talking about "You betcha!", soccer Mom's and Joe sixpack. This is an insult to everyday Americans. This is the nastiest, dirtiest campaign I've seen in decades. No one from the Obama-Biden side is bringing up things from Palin's past that wouldn't look so pretty if it were widely known. Since the Palin-McCain side has started to be seen in their true colors because of slipping popularity the presidential race has become a joke. My theory is that the Republicans know that they can't win the presidential race so they picked a ticket that they knew would self destruct.

By the way, I'm female, 60 and white. Go Obama!!

MAJ   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Ms. Palin is another empty-headed George W. Bush with heels.

Diane   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Hannity and facts????? Oxymoron alert!

Palin thinks the Bush Doctrine is an OBGYN   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

She is too stupid to know that she i a joke?

Wow! Pathetic....

Barackafied Cheesehead   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Sarah has morphed from an “attack dog” to a “dog catcher with lipstick on”.

Donna   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

McCain may have been "absolved" of the charges by a court but that does not mean he has POOR JUDGMENT and has cost taxpayers billions of dollars beause of it...

If you want to judge Obama's past relationships, which has NOTHING to do with him and lump him as being a "terrorist" because of things SOMEONE ELSE did years ago when he was a child, then you should be prepared to have your own judgement questioned as well...

FAIR IS FAIR....

Patricia   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

She really is disgusting and the thought of her being in power in the White House, VP or, God Forbid, President, horrifies me!!

Let's get a grip and get on with the issues at hand, real issues, not Palin crap!!!
The ECONOMY
HEALTH CARE
EDUCATION
THE WAR

shawn   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I wonder if her lips were moving when she read the Times?

Biff   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Perhaps it wouldn't be so funny were it not so dead on....

and THAT... IS SAD....

Rob   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Tina Fey will be fine sarah thanks anyway. What you are really trying to do is distract the voters with your ignorant, intolerant , blatant Liar attack AD's. Dogon it Ya just do not want to address this terrible economy that was caused by the De Regulation of the Finance Sector.
The De Regulation that your angry bitter boss, McBush has bragged about being the champion of. The angry McCain and the Ignorant Gomer Palin have nothing left but lies and desperate negative distraction from the critical issues that we face.

Republican Base Voting OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Oh this is smart and I am going the oposite of this ticket. These people are dumb and nuts at the same time. We need to talk about the Economy Today..........

John Doe   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

You betcha!!! Wink!Wink!Wink!Wink!

Greg, San Francisco, CA   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Now she's making jokes about how stupid and uninformed she is?

Nadim Salomon   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Why is Tood Palin resisting a subpoena? Is he already claiming executive privilege?

Keeping Tina Fey in business! Perhaps but unfortunaley Palin is not as talented.

Annie, Atlanta   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Bringing up a man who objected to the Vietnam war 40 years ago is lame, at best. What about "troopergate," Sarah. What about Todd's involvement in the Alaska Independence group until you ran for governor, Sarah? Is he still involved, covertly while the "shadow governor" for Alaska (terrorism?)? What about your comment that you could "tolerate" gays, Sarah? What about charging victims for rape kits because they contain morning after pills? What about turning a debate into fodder for jokes? How about enduring the scrutiny the other candidates have gone through, in one on one interviews? She couldn't. But she can blame Katie Couric for "gotcha journalism." This woman has disgraced our gender.

Yosh   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I'm sure the entire world is dumber for having seen and heared from Palin.

Doug   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Poor Sarah! I am really sorry that McCain had to drag you through all this. He knew, or didn't care, from the start that you were innept and completely unsatisfactory as a VP candidate - but he went ahead, golly gees, and exposed you to all this redicule anyway. What a pal.

Now finish you little warentless attacks, because that is all you have - no plan, nothing that will help America - so we can send you back to Alaska in a few weeks. PS I will be watching the outcome of your abuse of power trial. I am sure it will be you final exposure as the true Republican that you are.

White EX REPUBLICAN Texas Woman FOR OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

So, NOW Sarah reads the NYT???

Last week she couldn't name ONE book, magazine or newspaper that she read or reads.

Hey Sarah, Did ya read the WHOLE article? APPARENTLY NOT.

It concluded at the end of the article, that Obama and Ayres had worked on the same CHARITY COMMITTEE and lived in the same part of the city.

Christy CT   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Why is this woman getting so much attention for so little substance? Please CNN. Don't reinforce the mindlessness any longer!

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

ITS TIME FOR THE MCCAIN / PALIN TICKET TO SHOW JUST WHO OBAMA IS. THANK GOD ITS FINALLY STARTED BECAUSE THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE NOT GOING TO COMPLETE ANY RESEARCH ON THIS MAN.
I DO REALIZE THAT THE DIE HARD OBAMANUTS WILL NEVER GET IT BUT HOPEFULLY THE MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET WILL OPEN UP THE EYES OF ENOUGH PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Peg, Canada   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Keep on babbling your nonsense Sarah. The more you talk the more people realize that John McCain made a huge mistake by putting you on the ticket. Cutesy remarks and winks just don't cut it. Oh and you know the real difference between pitbulls and hockey moms? Only half of the pitbulls are...(fill in the blank.) No disrespect to hockey moms out there..I am one.

Frank,MO   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Tina Fey does well without morons like Palin – Palin though appears to have more excuses than coherent answers. Are there enough stupid voters out there to buy that bull ?

Lana   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

The GOP must be desperate. Obama was 8 years old when Ayers was accused. What about the current investigation in Alaska, Sarah? Why isn't your husband in jail for failing to respond to a subpoena?
GO OBAMA!

Bismarck   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

PALIN IS THE DISTRACTION... The animals in Alaska are so much smarter than Palin, that she needs to shoot them from airplanes, and this note that she reads the NY Times is another joke. The third graders probably read it to her.

D&D   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Palin seems to be the only one not to know that after McCain loses the elections, he wills till have his 13 cars and 8+ houses...and her, I just don't know what will happen to her...

..and by the way, Tina Fey will still have her job too!

Jerome   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

McPalin is a joke, obviously she has problems with her reading and comprehension and that is why she can't articulate the article correctly, which clearly stated that a relationship between Obama and Ayres is a huge stretch. Is it any wonder she couldn't name one newspaper or magazine she reads, she didn't want anyone to know she is aliterate.

Way to go McCain nice pick, a lady under investigation who can't read.

Tyler in Raleigh   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

She is putting SNL writers OUT OF BUSINESS, not giving them job security. What do you need a writer for when a comedian can just read what you say, line by line, and it is 100x funnier than anything they could dream up?

Another situation where the McCain camp is costing American's jobs. At least Obama and Clinton made the writers come up with new material!

mitch   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

an excuse for stoopidity? whatever works fer ya, i guess.

Ken in NC   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I think SNL writers have job security Gov. Palin. You might want to be concerned about your own job security.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

You know it's a sad nation when muslim extremists support one of our elected officials and still fool the goofballs that call themselves Americans.

jo   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

this is not a joking matter..... this is our life " I am drowning here, you are discribing the water. Knowledge matters. Tina fay just came back to say what you said word to word and that become a joke in SNL history.

tulsa   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

What a dimwit.

Alice Brinkley   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

It is easy to mock another person who is on the front line of business for America. Mockery is part of the liberal imagery = Obama's kind of people.

VICTORY   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

She is a big incompetent fool. What a brainless idiot. Put on the big red shoes because Palin is a CLOWN.

MATT FROM ARKANSAS   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

i'm tired of hearing the comments about the trooper because if you check he is still has his job. So its stupid that people keep bringing this up because if she wanted him fired then he would have been. And the keeting 5 come on it was found that he did absoultly nothing wrong on that then he came out and made new legislation on campaign finance reform

brianna   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

"i was just trying to keep Tina Fey in business" hah, yeah right. Another excuse for her stupidity.. and even her excuse was stupid.

Pat   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Someone who is under investigation for abuse of power should be careful what kind of stones she throws.

irony   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Did palin finish the article? The article clearly says that no objective reading of the public record supports her claim. Did she read the fact check where it says her statements are false, misleading and a clear distortion of the facts?

LS   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Palin is not too smart – her lack-of-knowledge really showed through her debate with Biden. And her performance was really bad, considering how sarcastic she came across, acting like she knew everything, but yet, got a lot of things wrong.

With that said, who cares about Palin's false and over exaggerated comments.

LOL   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

she doesn't need your help... idiot

Soledad   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Sarah, girllfriend...you read the New York Times? (wink wink). In that case then please do try to understand what you're reading before you open your mouth as you are making a mockery of yourself okay? And lastly don't do Tina Fey or the writers in SNL a favor...actually they are doing us a favor at your expense. You just happen to be the flavor of the month to be picked on but don't worry, after Nov 4th, you can go back to Alaska and finish that Bridge to Nowhere and we'd be forgetting ya!

Magee-Aguilar   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Sarah Palin is a complete joke! Drop out and go home!

Mark-Virginia   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I LOVE Tina Fey, but I sure hope she is back just doing 3rd Rock in 40 or so days, because Gov Palin will no longer be relevant.

I can see Russia   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

We need answers and a plan, your lipstick is wearing thin.

You and Grandpa are not the answer for America.

Repub for O   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Rick said: Be objective and check out Hannity's facts.

Did you miss what was wrong with the statement you just made? Hannity is about as impartial as McCain himself.

I'm surprised Ayers hasn't filed a defamation suit agianst Palin or Hannity. The man was cleared. Get over it. If there were any actual ties, he would have been prosecuted and he wouldn't be a college professor.

I think CNN and the logical, rational, thinking world has investigated this and found that the allegations are thoroughly false.

I'm sure we've all worked with some unsavory characters before. Since McCain can't run on his own record, he'd rather dig up the past. Which probably isn't a good thing for him. KEATING 5!!

ines   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Tina Fey is more qualified to be vp than Palin, and people actually like Fey.

paul oregon   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

people are tired of fear tactics. mcbush palin are going down

Amy, DC   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

You are sooooo soooo.......sorry i'm out of word.

Alexis   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

STOP!!! they need to just stop!! She is having the nerves to be a attack dog, but at the same time she cant even hold one town meeting, one press conference!!! SHE IS MCCAIN"S JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TSD from Houston, TX   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I'm sick and tired of people claiming that Obama has ties to terrorist organizations. If we go off that theory, I can't run for political office because my aunt used to be a black panther. That's some bull. I'm disappointed that people say dumb things like this. Now, Palin, just go away.

Stevo   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

What a joke! This woman panders to the republican base. BFD!

She is clueless without a script.

Artemus   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Watch as McCain-Palin try to change the subject from the real issues...

Rob in vegas   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Rick, you're quoting and trusting Hannity as a reliable source?
that's just laughable and comical in FAR too many ways.

all those "radical ties" have been disproven by MANY sources..

move along...

Justin, ny   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

can you imagine her as president?!?!! THINK ABOUT THAT. SARAH PALIN – PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

if THAT isn't scary, i don't know what is..

Ryan   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin is just icing on Fey's cake. Her Emmy-winning resume was already padded as it is. Even Fey herself has said she does not wish to continue impersonating Sarah Palin.

Perhaps Palin should focus on her own job security... as governor of Alaska.

ncharge   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Sarah we want to see you interview again with evading questions like the debate. Forget yor scripted drill down version of the convention speech... We want you without the memorize stuff. I need to laugh some more... Girl, Tina Frey is so much more smarter than you will ever be.... Doggone it.. Ya Betcha! You are a prop and you are tooooo stupid to realize it yourself.....

Tony in NM   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

anyone who reads the New York Times......KNOWS they read the New York Times

they don't suddenly forget when asked

Palin is unqualified and untrustworthy.

Maggie from Virginia   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

This coming from someone who's currently under investigation is laughable. What's not funny is that McCain would place Palin on the ticket despite her legal troubles. Not smart.

Have we ever had a candidate under investigation while running for one of the top two jobs in America?

TINA FEY IS A PRETTIER SARAH PALIN THAN SARAH PALIN!   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

So does that make Tina the defacto winner of the Miss Wasilla Beauty Pageant or first runner-up?

Alex   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I see her fav ratings dropping even further down. Mostly the unfav numbers, every democrat that exists will start to hate her..if they don't already...

Red in VA   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Does this mean she will challenge Biden to another debate since she won the last one?

That way she can get into more of a discussion with Senator Biden on the issues that matter.

JB   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Obama playing smear politics while at the same time accusing McCain of using smear tactics. Is this is the change we need? Obama is just the same old Washington politician, nothing new. He will do and say anything to win the election. Fact Check: Obama is pals with terrorist Bill Ayers, a man with a history of being at wars with america.

Bubba   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Disgusting – she's a creep. She and disgraced criminal Ted Stevens are much closer friends and political allies than Obama and some guy who lives down the block. Is this the best these Bush imitators can do? Gotta blame McCain's poor judgement for Palin, not her own stupidity...

Hawkeye   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Air head, total air head. What a desperate Campaign. So sad.

pol   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

She's simply stupid.

katiec   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Who in the world does she think she is fooling??
This hocky mom is so unable, unqualified, unprepared
for the second highest position in our country it is
criminal. And, for Mccain to pick her shows his lack
of qualifications, judgement.
These two have made us the laughting stock of the
world,
If it wasn't so scary, it would be funny.

becky in Ohio   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

She reads the NY Times? Her copy of the NY Times? She could not give the name of one publication to Katie. Sorry, Palin, we just don't buy it. Someone must have handed her the NY Times with stories circled in RED for her to read. She is UNFIT to lead this nation out of anything. As for Ayers, Palin is distorting the truth, lies and more lies come out of her mouth. She claims to be a Christian, yet she (and her husband) have forgotten the Ten Commandments.

Gail   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Sarah – the good ole' girl from Alaska – that doesn't play in the lower 48.

She's getting nasty – I can see she and McCain winning and then waking up the next day with "Now What Do We Do?"

They are so busy bashing Obama – it could back fire on them.

Ms. GA   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

She is a total joke to this campaign. Who is she to comment on anything Obama does when she can't even write a speech or talk to the media because they will ask hard questions. This is ridiculous for anyone to imply that Obama has ties with Terrorist. Is it because his name is Barack Obama? Come on people. The Republican are getting desperate.

Texas   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Rick, if you want fair and unbiased reporting, we all know that the only source for that is FOX news. Pa... lease, man, get a life and start to think for yourself. Seriously..... if the people who can't think for themselves would actually listen to, read, and watch fair and unbiased reporting, we might actually have a chance for the people to get a decent president instead of the likes of George Bush!

Ony   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

This woman... is an idiot. And is in denial. and will be mocked for months after her sorry butt is sent back to Alaska.

Michael in NC   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Wasn't the whole Ayers thing debunked in the exact same NYT article? It's obvious she's just trying to take advantage of poor folks who don't have the resources to fact check. Which is kinda evil.

Justin Schellenberg   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Tina Fey doesn't need Sara Palin's help, nor does America. Go away Palin, and take McCain with you.

No McPain   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

The arrogance of this moron absolutely amazes me.

And the stupidity of anyone who would ever vote for her astounds me.

lawrence   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

You know the sad thing is that Sarah Palin is probably a very nice person, who is just in waaaay over her head. I find it amazing that NOW she just happens to be reading the New York Times.

Sarah, don't let these people turn you into a liar as well as a phony. Get out now!

-K&H-   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Well I guess Sarah you are all good since you husband was part of Alaskas's seperation from America. Yeah that would include the Mayor/Gov of Alalska to be in agreement. Well he is your husband and I am sure you follow each others advice, as noted by why is so involved with the fireing of a State employee that he has no business being a part of, but yet he is. Worry about your own issues TROOPERGATE, I DONT WANT TO GET INVOLVE PALIN FOR TE AMERICAN PEOPLE. PS. Americans not like you don't shout racial issues.

Mack   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Like Ayres in the 60's, Nelson Mandela was involved with terrorist activities in his country of birth, nearly 50 years ago, and in 1993 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The world over admired this great man and would have given anything to pal up with him.

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Fact Check:
Palin/McCain have not told the truth this entire campaign.

Fact Check:
Tina Fey is a better VP candidate then Palin

Fact Check:
McCain committed treason as a POW. Who needs Terrorists when you Benedict Arnolds like John McCain

Fact Check:
Obama/Biden '08 because we need TRUE heroes not filthy Zeroes!

OBAMA 4 President   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Why does she get any press time, with her cutting comments and put downs. She can't even answer simple questions, oh sorry, she can only when it is asked by another right wing lunatic like HANNITY. They are trying to split the country apart just so they can win, so much for love of country.

Go home Sarah and have a nice chat with your children about the birds and the bees, wrong and right, and be a mother!

Fitzpatrick   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

DOW is below 10000 point for the first time in 4 years. I DO NOT CARE ABOUT WHAT PALIN SAYS. I'M GOING WITHDRAW ALL MY SAVINGS FROM THE BANK

Eugene   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Challenge to both campaigns: It was supposed to be a campaign about substance. Bring out your best substance for the last thirty days, and check the dumb Rove-trash at the door.

Hillary supporter for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

she's an idiot and hardly sounds bonafide attacking Obama when she has an investigation out on her as we speak. mccain has mis-managed everything in the last couple of months starting with picking palin to get the votes of dis-affected Hillary voters like myself. The Dow dropped below 10,000 today and this is what she wants to talk about... I'm sorry there are things that I might dislike about Obama but I think he's trying to put America where it should be instead of winning an election.

MLD ND   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Sarah...Stick to your debate mantra...Ah Joe, there you go again looking backward.

Speaking of backward. Enough said.

Brian   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

You don't have to work very hard at that, Palin! You're one big joke and America knows it!

Candidates used to select their VP from a pool of qualified candidates FIRST, then select the one that benefitted them the most politically.

McCain skipped the first part and went straight for the politics. Her selection was one of the most cynical political moves in American history.

Obama/Biden '08: Real change. Real leadership. Ready on day one. Yes we can!

wow   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Please! SNL has been around for 20+ years. You are just icing on their cake lady.

Laura   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

That's about the same as saying "Oh, I was speeding so I could give the cops something to do!"

I don't want a reckless, clueless woman that close to the white house.

IRAN_IS_MAVERICK   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

And this just shows how idiotic Palin is.

Look at how much of a maverick McCain/Palin are. They'd go totally outside of what is acceptable to win. Sorta like that country we don't like (Iran). Iran is also a maverick, they don't care what the rest of the world thinks and will do anything they feel like. Is that what we can expect from McCain/Palin?

Anne   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

CNN Why do you keep showing the footage of Palin spouting her proven lies about Ayers and Afghanistan over and over. You just perpetuate the lie.

Dameun Strange   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

ha. Tina Fey will be around long after you are forgotten.

Michelle in PA   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

With Palin's well-worn and thoroughly debunked insinuations about Ayers, at least we now know who has been behind (or at least taken up the mantle of) the "anonymous" internet smear campaign against Obama. McCain and Palin aren't about to let a little thing like "facts" get in the way of the Double-Talk Express.

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

The jokes on you Governor!

Ryan Kr Jr   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

No, Sarah Palin–you're dumb and clueless both domestic and international affairs. Go back to Alaska with your separationist dude, i betcha you must go.

Spencer from VA   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Tina has more qualifications than Palin does. If Palin was a "real" woman, she would not allow herself to be a puppet, spewing negative comments about Sen. Obama that are absolutely not true. She needs to get her facts right before she opens up her obnoxcious mouth.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

RIF   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

As Tina Fey put it herself, hopefully she'll be finished playing the role of Sarah Palin on November 4th.

Greg, NY   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

How many times are you going to print what she said about Obama and his 'Chicago friends' without printing the fact check saying that it's not true?

Tim   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hello? What about the monumental "issues" this country is facing?
Idiot!

independent   October 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Palin, Back to the issues

Stacy from Loudoun County, VA   October 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Governor Palin, Tina Fey thanks you. She said you are the best scriptwriter she has ever had.

Pepou   October 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Palin : You're no Tina Fey. You're just a pathetic non entity.

Tom , Flagstaff, AZ   October 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Palin is being so dishonest. Hoisted on her own petard.

Independent for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

CORRECTION - You are securing your position at SNL after Nov. 4th!!! Disappear you ugly barbie!

Rick   October 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Did anyone watch Hannity last night on Fox? Check his show out on Obama's radical ties. I hope CNN looks into the money trail and connection Obama has with terrorist organizations. Please CNN, be objective and check out Hannity's facts.

Disgusted By McCain and Palin   October 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Sarah Palin and John McCain have become complete and total jokes. They have no plan to ease the economic crisis and no desire to talk about the issues actually affecting Americans. They have become caricatures of themselves: erratic, incompetent, and out of touch.

Puff   October 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

You tell them, Sarah. About time Nobama is getting vetted. Too bad the main stream media failed to do it's job. The DNC selected this joker and kicked Hillary to the curb. Hillary was by far the stronger of the two and we all know about her baggage.
I hope you and John take Nobama down, he needs to answer a lot of questions that have been lurking for over a year.
McCain/Palin 08

Rusty   October 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

$100 says she does not have a copy of the NYT. She may get press clippings fed to her but I doubt she even gets those. She may have read this one article but has not held a newspaper in her hands unless she was using someone else's paper to wrap a fish.

Joe   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Maybe she ought to read the page of the NYT where she is being investigated for illegally firing a state trooper. Oh, and did you read the page that documents your membership of the Alaska Independence Party?

Probably the first time she's read the NYT. I'm guessing she's more of a USA Today "hard news" kind of gal. Moron.

Palin & McCain - the new Bonnie & Clyde   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Palin is disrespectful and self-serving to challenge Biden to another debate while he is out dealing with the death of his mother-in-law.

Chris B   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

If she really read that article she would have never made this statement.

Dear Sarah,

YOUR JUST A PROP!!!!!!

Signed,
America

RDS   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Yeah sure....hate to be the one to break it to ya, but Tina Fey was doning well for herself before you stumbled onto the scene. The last time I checked she was a multiple Emmy award winner before she starting portraying the walking comedy routine that is known as Sarah Palin!

cool onlooker   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

No other distractions uh?
Desperate Palin.

Abby   October 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

In case you didn’t notice, Tina Fey’s career is not in need of any help.

Bob Texas   October 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Ms. Palin has no substance to any comment and people need to understand that this is not a joke or a beauty padgent. We need leaders not cute ladies with cute comments. You betcha!!!

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