October 6, 2008
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Gov. Palin spoke about Obama's ties to Rev. Wright in an interview.
Gov. Palin spoke about Obama's ties to Rev. Wright in an interview.

(CNN) – Sarah Palin has increasingly embraced the attack dog role on the Republican ticket – but in a new interview, she seems to endorse a line of attack John McCain had distanced himself from earlier this year.

The Republican VP nominee told Bill Kristol of the New York Times that Obama's long-time relationship with minister Jeremiah Wright should be a bigger issue on the campaign trail. "I don't know why that association isn't discussed more," she said.

Watch: Wright situation 'difficult' Obama says

"Because those were appalling things that that pastor had said about our great country, and to have sat in the pews for 20 years and listened to that — with, I don't know, a sense of condoning it, I guess, because he didn't get up and leave — to me, that does say something about character," said Palin. ".I guess that would be a John McCain call on whether he wants to bring that up."

Watch: Obama hits back after Palin accuses him of 'palling around with terrorists'

When the North Carolina Republican Party launched a television ad this spring taking aim at Obama's ties to Wright, McCain first repudiated the attack. "I've said again and again, I do not believe that Sen. Obama shares Rev. Wright's extremist views which he has stated, whether it be the United States Marine Corps or the flag or what," McCain said. "I am leaving that issue to a dialogue between Sen. Obama and American people."

He added that all he could do, "in as visible way as possible, is disassociate myself from that kind of campaigning."

But McCain soon signaled that he might have changed his position on whether state Republican parties or downballot GOP candidates should exploit the Wright issue in local campaigns, suggesting that he had shifted his stance after Obama told an interviewer that the controversy surrounding his ex-pastor was "a legitimate political issue."

"As I said before, I am of the belief that Sen. Obama does not reflect the extremist statements that Rev. Wright has given," McCain told reporters. "I have no comments on it, but I also understand why millions of Americans may, as Sen. Obama said yesterday, view this as a political issue."

Still, the issue has not been major fodder on the trail since McCain himself dealt with fallout from the endorsements of headline-grabbing pastors this spring. Reports of controversial statements by evangelical leaders John Hagee and Rod Parsley ultimately led him to reject the backing of both men.

Filed under: 2008 Election • Sarah Palin


deetee   October 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Are they kidding? Resurrecting Rev. Wright? Well, let's whip out that video of the good Governor being saved from witches and while we're at it, let's delve into Todd the First Dude's secessionist ties AND don't they both have subpeonas hanging over their heads?

Jordan - San Marcos TX   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Are you kidding me?

How does this solve anything? When Obama wins, I had better not hear anyone on the right wondering why. He proposes plans and solutions, McPalin proposes more lies and smears.

Wendy in NC   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

What is just so ironic about all of this is that had McCain belonged to Rev. Wrights Church and the roles were reversed, it would still be making headlines.

You know what Dems…you have had the media in your back pocket the last two Presidential Elections and you still LOST!!

According to the "polls" your guy was up 12 points going into the last election…and you STILL LOST!

The Silent Majority is NEVER silent on election day. I REJECT OBAMA and HIS LIES. He stands for nothing I beleive in.

Tracy   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Sarah – question for you, during the debate you criticized Biden for always looking back – what was it you said? Oh yeah – …..there you go again, looking back. So I ask you, where is your forward looking views? If you are going to "pretend' to be an adult and a "leader", how about talking about policies for a change. Americans need answers and not this "recycling of old news" you seem to only know how to do. While people may view you as being a "tool"of McCain (mouth piece for smearing his opponent), I say tthat thave it wrong – this is who you really are. So sad but true.

Johnathan American   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I'm all done with CNN, I've tried all morning to post my Republican retorts but they are only posting Obama trash mouthed posts. CNN is BIASED! Don't expect any representation here Republicans! Boo-Hiss!

Paul   October 6th, 2008 12:09 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

ExPostFacto   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

It's the ECONOMY Stupid!

R   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

As a "Washington outsider" she sure has learned fast. Does that mean her words as a Washington outsider, which was meant to be a positive thing, should not be taken seriously now?

Lee from FL   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

why am i not surprised.

Jerry Jiang   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I am wondering how can 40% something Americans still approve this ticket. Are the polls totally wrong, or the country has become hopeless?

Marcelo   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What gets me is that people don't realize that John McCaine is the unpatriotic one. Everything he is doing now will only undermine the credibility of the presidency if Obama should win. His attacks only serve two purposes…to WIN and to divide the American people. "There is no 'I' in the word Team…but there is in WIN" – John McCaine. You make me sick John McCaine. I hope you lay comfortably at night snuggled in your lies.

Robert   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

More McCain smears. This is disgusting.

katiec   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

It is totally amazing, sad and scary that you moderators will
not publish anything questioning CNN's handling of
the campaign, will not publish anything complaining
about the decisions of CNN and the media, and
ignore your bias when it comes to the election.
So much for freedom of speech,.

Rebekah A.   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Palin is such trash. She should be ashamed of herself.

Bart From Vancouver BC   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Where is Biden in all this? He should be Obama's attack dog and call this incompetent ignoramus for what she really, is a lying, clueless, uni-dimensional (insert your favorite Palin noun). All this from a person who in all probability used her governor's position to try to fire her ex brother in law and then when some one stood up to this airhead she fired them. It never fails to amaze the speed in which the GOP abandons issues and resorts to lies and innuendo all the while having a closet full of skeletons.

The truth be told   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

After all will the AMERICAN PEOPLE fall for this childish stuff? I am not sure I trust the American people.

Bridgette-PA   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

OK, and the American people are supposed to believe a moose huntin', gun totin', wolf killin', witchcraft psycho????. Go away Sarah, you need to hope that the investigation against you won't wind your butt up in jail!

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

Ariana   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

umm, isn't this old news?????
maybe if she picked up a newspaper once in a while, she'd know that.

Kevin, Austin   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Dude – You're right on – the entire right has their marching orders – bring down Obama by any means necessary. So little Billy and Seany and Rushy are all up in arms doing "exposes" on Bill Ayres and "The History of Radicalism" and Obama and Rev. Wright.

It's really comical to see how transparent and coordinated the attack is. I'm not sure who is giving the orders – Rove, Murdoch, Clinton? But somebody is and like good little puppies (or pit bulls), they've all stepped up to spew their venom.

Meanwhile the dow is nose-diving. I'm struggling to keep my job, my house and my nest egg that is invested in 401ks and 529s. These nutjobs aren't speaking to me or most of America.

Good luck with that.

MemeForObama   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

All i will say to ms failing or palin whatever her name may be is don't cry when obama comes back at u. u've been dishing it out on Obama since u got picked up. Obama will eventually come back at u(do u remember mrs clinton??). She attacked obama for months till he got fed up with it. When Obama fires back at u, trust me u and ur group of returgs will cry for years to come.

Obama is a gentleman but he's human too!!

Lisa   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Sarah Palin is looking more and more foolish. Enough already Sarah. Save yourself. McCain is not worth it because when he looses in Nov. he's going to loose you to.

FYI Mrs. Palin- Keep the little integrity you had before you joined the wrong side.

Rey Martinez   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Come on, stop the bickering and focus on the Economy! We are dying here!

Hot Rod   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Since Gov.Palin is more concern about "character"than issues like
I don't know ……..jobs , gas prices ,or the economy. Let's talk about her character……. I wonder if we can get her husband's former business partner to let the media look into his divorce case documents. I'm willing to bet that Sarah Palin's name come up once or twice. Let's ask Senator McCain why he left his disabled wife for the millionaire heiress with the drug problem. If you want the gloves to come off let's really take the gloves off. It is time for Sen.Obama to release Moveon.org and let's see how Mrs.Palin responds. Let's talk about HER pastor let's talk about her husband who wanted Alaska to succeed from the U.S. Let's talk about her daughter and the boyfriend and the shotgun wedding. Let's ask for hospital records on the day your baby was born.Let's talking about the photos on the internet of Bristol kissing her boyfriend's sister. Then ask Ms. family values if she wants the gloves to come off. Please post this!!!!!!

Oregon calling   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

It's pretty easy to name items "after the fact". Personally, I think that the term "Joe Six-pack" is degrading. What do you think that we are all a bunch of drinkers? Personally, it is more responsible to not DRINK & DRIVE. This lady needs to go back to ALASKA.
One more thought, if she is suppose to be so strong on Energy why does Alaska have the highest gas prices in the country? Riddle me this.

Obama / Biden 08

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Silly Sarah! Do you really want to go there? Just to name a few: Witch Doctor Pastor; Speaking in Tongues; Pray for Gays; Jews for Jesus; Troopergate; Keating 5; Group that husband belongs….Just for starters, LOL…

Lets Go! Ready to Rumble….

Older Women for Obama/Biden, 08

Paula   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Oh boy, have you opened the door, Pentecostal Palin! Not even close to the IQ of a pit bull. My daughter has one and she is way smarter than you.

CMitch FW, TX   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

What are the issues? Palin please stop using scare tactics. If country first, what is the state of the economy? As a woman you really disgust me. You have no idea what going on in this country. You no ethical or moral subsistence.

Cindy from NC   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

THE DOW DROPPED 500 pts already and the day is not over. AND THIS SO CALLED LEADER IS TALKING ABOUT REV. Wright.

GUESS WHAT Rev. Wright is not taking away or giving me any $$. He doesn't set the rules/regulations or in McCains case DEREGULATION.
Please come up w/ something that is going to help me and put our country together and divide it.
LOOSERS

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

stock market and the economy are in the tank and all thest tow can do is attack because they ahve no clue as to what to do…
WAKE UP AMERICA….stay asleep and this will be the end of the country we know and love.
McCain/Palin…not Country FIrst and not fit to lead.

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.

Stacy from Loudoun County, VA   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Senator Mccain, Governor Palin: What is your plan for aiding us in the economic crisis? Please, time is ticking? Governor Palin, we covered this earlier this year, maybe you did not read about it all the way up in Alaska.

Mikey   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I'll take a dozen Rev. Wrights to a church where they speak in tounges, think they are going to shelter all the "worthy" refugees at the end of days, and with their Jews for Jesus friends blame the non-acceptance of Christ for their suffering terrorist attacks.

Not to mention Palin's witch doctor and McCain's friends who blamed 9/11 on God's retribution against America for not following their narrow vision of foreign policy or Katrina on the people of New Orleans for having a gay rights parade.

Beyond that, Sarah Palin is a lying sleezeball in addition to holding extremist views and being completely unqualified for VP. What does she think Cheney did wrong as VP – not expanding the powers of that office enoughg! She is a scary thought as VP and even moreso as a potential President.

The McCain-Palin campaign is working hard to ensure there are at least as many reasons to vote AGAINST the GOP ticket as there are reasons to vote FOR Obama-Biden … and there are now plenty of both.

Obama '08

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

This woman is no Christian.

Konrad Kuczak   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Wasn't the Palin crowd supposed to release Sara's tax returns last Friday? Did they find out she never filed?

Sam   October 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

What does Rev Wright, Ayers, etc. (or even Palin's pastor) have to do with the very PRESSIING issues of economic recession?

Patrick M   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

The King John McBush III believes that the American people owe him the White House!!! You're wrong King John. King John McBush III doesn't tolerate critics, his temper is like as of North Korea dictator. Listen King John, right now the American people are worried about the uncertainty of tomorrow because of the financial crisis. You don't understand how the economy works, these are your own words. By the way, you don't deserve to be the leader of the Free World. I'm gonna vote for the first time in my life and my vote is for the real change, Barack Obama.

Patrick M

Susan   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Rev. Wright is an old black man that had to experience racism directly. It was his generation that had to drink out of a different foundatain. It was his generation that saw black people hang because they looked at white people. My point is that he is speaking the truth that he believes, and that's not right but he can not speak from any other point of view. Those are his experiences, those are his truths .Many people go to chruch for twenty years out of tradition they do not necessaryily agree with what their pastor or priest says 100%. Why should this matter. This attack iis null and void with me.. It does not matter. What matter is that 750,000 people had a job this time last year. Winter is coming what is the plan. Why should I vote for you….

Independent   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Are they gonna raise the fact that her spiritual guide is a witchdoctor?

ANGIE   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

unbeliiveable OUR 401KS ARE DWINDLING AWAY and this nutcase wants to talk about wright WHO THE FREAK CARES LOOK AT THE ECONOMY LOOK AT OUR SAVINGS GOING DOWN THE TOLIET can she get her witchhunt pastor to make her disappear?

Kurt from Canada   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Country first, eh?

How about winning at all cost.

I actually used to respect McCain. I once said he's the only Republican with the possibility of becoming president whom I, as a foreigner, would be okay with and feel comfortable about. Turns out he may very well be the most amoral of the bunch.

Please, Americans, don't buy into this garbage. I do't think your reputation internationally will recover should you elect these political thugs.

Mizz Independant   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

When you have nothing to offer on issues you bash the opponent with smear lies and distortion. The Palin/McCain ticket with set this country back. I for one want to look to the future. I am willing to give Obama/ Biden a chance. The Repubs have been in power too long, we need something different. I believe Sen Obama has that vision and my husband and I are willing to give him a chance. As far as smear and attacks they turn me off I want to hear about issues that affect us all. What about her "witch doctor". Those without sin can cast the first stone and I don't believe Mizz Palin fits that bill.

Obama/Biden 08

Voter in Ohio   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Shameful? She is a politician, that's what politicians do. If you are too uneducated to figure that out, grow up. Even Obama's campaign does it, so let's stop playing like one party is more holy than the other. How uneducated and blind can you people be?

Clinton in '08!!!! Obama and McCain are liars.

Sue   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Sarah better be careful will the slamming instead of talking about REAL ISSUES,,, someone may bring up about how the sex education in Alaskan schools are,,evidently not very good, seems she needs to talk to her children about some facts also…

William   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Wow…every time Palin opens her mouth she causes more damage to McCain's campaign. Looks like somebody needs to put a leash on that pit bull!

kay   October 6th, 2008 12:03 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.?

fa   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

if sarah loves this country so much, why did she support and why was her husband a member of a group that hated america and wanted alaska to seperate from it?

Soledad   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

wow! this woman just don't stop does she? she's all fired and spirited after that debate thinking she qualifies to be VP not realizing Biden won. Well darn it, sarah girl…der ya go again talking about the past instead of focusing on the future…

Dandelion.   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

All of this stuff is old news. Thanks to the Clintons, people heard about this months and months ago. People have made up their minds, whether they're comfortable or not with Barack Obama. The majority of the people see this kind of junk for what it is. It's all a fog screen. Where are the issues? Where is the substance? Why don't they want you focusing on what truly matters?

Truly American   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

How can anyone say this is a lie. It is factual. You should know who you are backing.. Would I trust this person? NOT…..
The issues are important. Character is equally important. H Obama's character is definitely in question.

redhead from Toronto   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

John McCain – You may have been a good soldier when you were a POW in Vietnam, but now you a re just a shadow of your former self, even the John McCain of 2000 would be ashamed to know you now.Give us all a break, Go Home and take your Groupie Sarah with you.

RapidRay   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

This is like watching a summer camp archery contest for 8 year olds.
The kids know it dosn't matter where the arrows come from or who's giving them to you. The whole idea is to fire them and hope they luck out and get a bullseye.

Sorry, "Hawkeye" Palin…that arrow's been shot once before. It was twisted then, as it is now, and we already know it doesn't fly true any more.
Besides, knocking off wolves from a helicopter is so much more challenging, dontchaknow?

Jacob   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I agree 100% with her. I'm still not sure who i'm going to vote for but I have wondered why this has been on the "hush hush" about his religous preference. It's just my opinion but I can't stand either one of the presidential candidates. PALIN SHOULD BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Independent for Obama   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

So much for a so-called "outsider" proclaimer!! You seem like a bigger politician than ur mc-grand-daddy!!! LOOSERS!!!

John J.   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Did this woman pay any attention to the crazy things said in her own church? In fact, she didn't just sit in the pew and listen to the words, she got up on the pulpit and participated.

As Jesus once said: Remove the plank from your own eye before removing the speck from your neighbor's.

BS Walks   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

"The Dude"…regardless who raised the planned question. She has no room to talk. I remember when SenatorMcCain and his wife said on the view and many times since that they was going to run a "CLEAN" campaign. What happened? Is this how he deals with pressure. What will "they" if the start losing the war? Something to think about.

Sue T   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

This woman has gone to far…….She is a disgrace to American, to her own party and this kind of campaigning is going to bring McCain down into the gutter where they belong……..the economic news today is as bad as in the past weeks and Palin can only focus on trashing Obama, …….give us a break, this woman got a little kick start after her debate and now she thinks she is the answer to changing the americans minds to vote for McCain and bring him up in the Polls……what a laugh, she is killing McCains chances of any hopes of winning the White House.

peter brotherton   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

mr. obama is a differet person from his former paster mr. wright who knows why he say these things,he must have had some bad experiences.

Painlin   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

What about Palins witch doctor?

I Won Playing Palin bingo on debate night!! "Maverick"….BINGO!!!

offwallst   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

HEY CNN!!

WHEN YOU START OBJECTIVE REPORTING…SEND ME ANOTE AND I WILL COME BACK….BUT UNTIL THEN I CONTINUE TO GO ELSEWHERE LIKE MOST OF AMERICA IS!!!1

DO A ONE HOUR DOCUMENTARY ON WHY OBAMA IS DANGEROUS FOR AMERICA AND I WILL APPLAUD YOU

political junkie   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Please – Please – some network show the 'witch doctor' video
on Palin in her 'church' excorcising her of evil demons (but I guess
it didn't work!) this was also shown on Bill Mahr's Real Time Show
on Friday night and I WONDERED why – that was the first time I
saw it – ALSO – while we are at it – show the video that is circulating
about the killing of wolves in her state – by helicopter and airplane
and high-powered rifles – SHE is offering $150 per front left leg
of EACH wolf that is brought in this way… PLEASE domocratic
party – get these videos on television NOW!! Those alone will
completely erase her from this election (although her obvious
lack of intellegence should do that for most voters)…

JS   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I sincerely hope someone at tomorow night's debate puts the question to John McCain: How can you ask America to trust you with the presidency when you promised us you would keep this campaign clean, and would not bring up this tripe with Wright, yet now your running mate is giving stump speeches about it? How can you ask America to trust you with the presidency when you swore unconditionally that you would fight earmarks and veto any bill that contained them, and then turned around and voted for a controversial, dubious spending bill with 150 BILLION in earmarks attached? Remember "read my lips"? As least George H.W. Bush got through his campaign before he started this atrocious flip-flopping, back-tracking hypocrisy.

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

"America has already rejected these lies and tenuous personal connections for Senator Obama."

Have they? Obama's numbers have already gone down a little, and that'll increase as her campaigns continue. I agree that this woman's the worst trash we've seen since – well, George W. Bush – but remember those tactics do work.

Uh.....doesn't the 8th Commandment say....   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

…..thou SHALT NOT bear false witness against thy neighbor?

Not that I'm a bible thumper……..almost the exact opposite, actually, but, if you claim you are a Christian, Ms. Palin, then shouldn't you follow the rules that Mr. God gave to y'all??

ALSO,

Ms. Palin has been going around claiming the US of A is the end all and be all of an exemplary perfect nation, and she is WRONG. If you think this country is perfect the way it is, vote for McLame/McSnarky. If you think this country needs some MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS, vote for …..

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Thomas   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Anger, fear and smear……..the Republipuke mantra! And now for some good news:

Monday, October 06, 2008

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows Barack Obama attracting 52% of the vote while John McCain earns 44%. This is the highest level of support ever recorded for Obama and is his largest lead of the year.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

so obama a couple times heard a rev critzize our country, meanwhile the Palin family were apart and supported a group that wanted to SEPERATE from our country

Micheal shoemac republican voting for Obama in miami florida   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

What i dont like about her most is that she thinks that the War in Iraq is an act of GOD

Lord help us all if this lady gets in office

Happy2bnappy   October 6th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

If you have nothing else to talk about, guess you need to bring up something that has been covered.

How many people have been to church and your preacher made some off comment that you thought was inappropiate. Did you leave the church? We are not at fault for what our preachers may and may not say.

Please come up with something new. Seems you need to focus more on the important issues: Economy, high gas prices and uneployment rate.

I am a female and would never any a million years vote for her just because she is a femail.

Yes We Can
Si' se Puede
Obama/Biden 08

LWE, FL   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Everything is going to hell in a handbasket, the market is tanking, there is still no money flowing, and the presidential candidates are talking about who hung around with who back when. It doesn't matter!!!! Get serious about what you are going to do to fix this mess instead of trying to smear one another from here to kingdom come!

Confused by Ignorance   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

not to mention she was actually sitting in the front row when that happened. it's been confirmed. all the rev wright comments that have been posted, it's been proven that obama wasn't present for any of those. why bring up something that makes you look even worse than the person you're attacking? idiot.

Tony   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

THE FACT TAHT SARAH PALIN WOULD BRING UP REV. WRIGHT WHEN SHE HAS ONE WHACKED-OUT PASTOR IN HER "CULT" CHURCH IS LAUGHABLE.

WE ARE NO LONGER DRINKING THE KOOL-AID SARAH!

SEND MCCAIN BACK TO WHINING IN THE SENATE AND LET'S GIVE PALIN A ONE-WAY TICKET BACK TO MOOSE COUNTRY.

chas alabama   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

The more Palan and McCain talk bad about Obama the higher Obama's ratings go, keep up the good work Palan and McCain

Rick   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

She is turning into another tired/tiring politician. My respect for her as governor of Alaska early on has been diminished greatly by her willingness to become the shill (shrill?) of the Republican party. She sounds nothing like she did when she was her own boss. Pity.

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

This is how stupid Steve Schmidt is. These childish, baseless attacks are having the opposite affect.

They are bringing to everyone's attention how desperate McCain/Palin are and people are already stressed out about their future finances.

Go away McDrama and take your new girlfriend with you.

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Jay, please don't ever put Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney in the same category. Give the evil mastermind his due.

BJ Mayorga Jr.   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Will Jack Cafferty & Wolf Biltizer ask McCain, what about the bad tactics that was not going to be used. This man has chance in so many issue's, doesn't anybody have the gutts to tell him to stop, its not going to help him, probadly hurt him more than help. Maybe tomorow Obama will tell him to his face, I sure would love to see that

w.l. jones   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

It appears some people forgotton what our founding fathers said about the rule of law ,it a must we know and under what a democracy is and that to be govern for the people and by the people. Said enough.

Marie   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I can't believe it …. I am watching my retirement funds go down the tubes and then read this ….. PLEASE, young people, show up at the polls, vote Obama, save yourselves and save your parents, other wise you'll be serving us soup on the bread lines. How out of touch McCain-Palin !

Hey Americans   October 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

You liberals who worship Obama can no longer tell lies from truth. Your party (Democrats) caused this fiscal crisis and your candidate stands for nothing but himself.

Walter, FL   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I hope reporters and news anchors are now starting to question her past, too – plenty of opportunities here: Let's start with the rape kits that she cut off support for, to save a few thousand bucks a year (check the New York times for "rape kits Sarah Palin").

Paul Anderson   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

There are very important issues that are at steak right now. Instead the the Republicans are bringing up Rev Wright. That is so low.. I believe that the McCain and Palin ticket is now stooping very low. They must be far removed from what is really happening in the Country. God help us!!!

KD NY, NY   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

CNN-You make it sound like Palin just blurted out about Wright issue, when in fact she was asked about it by Kristol. Please correct your article to make that clear.

redhead from Toronto   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

What a pathetic, disgusting piece of work she is. Go Home Sarah. She is up for VP of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Sorry Sarah, The American People deserve much better than you or John McShame.

AKH   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

You think Rev. Wright is scary? He's old news. If you really want to see scary, check out the new Rolling Stone cover story about John McCain – it's available online now.

David   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

When Biden got emotional on his family lost, Palin had a chance to offer sympathy or civility..she offered none. and now Biden is burying his Mother in law and she was still on the attack today..go figure

Connor   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

This from a woman who had a ritual done on her, in her own church, by a Kenyan revivalist to protect her against witchcraft. Excuse me. McCain and his camp are pitiful.

Since they have no shame, I am ashamed for them.

Debbie in LA   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Now I known that Palin doesn't have room to talk!!!!!

What she need to talk about is troopergate.

Anna PA   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

When I see that she is coming on tv I mute her. When I see that something has written about her I don't read it. This incapable women is irrelavant.

The best attack the repugs have is going back to old news. Maybe it's because McCain can't remember what already has been tried. Seems like it's time for the rocking chair for McCain.

Micheal shoemac republican voting for Obama in miami florida   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

wow this is coming from a lady who who is under investagation

wow

Teddy   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Desperate acts by desperate people. McCain/Palin are running scared.

Economy   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Economy……..you can see the congressional hearings from back when the Democrates argured nothing was wrong with fredddie and fammie.

The Rep & McCain were fighting to put resolutions in action to stop the mess we have today. Watch it on youtube and see for yourself who said what.

Don't be blind.

McCain/Palin 08

Now lets see if CNN takes this post. Most times my stuff never gets on.

kay   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Why don't we call vote Sarah Palin President.

George Ennis from Toronto, Canada   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Governor Pailin is doing the right thing. She is cementing the base of the Republican party. It is a smart move and obviously the goal is to translate that into the highest possible turn out for that group.

Clearly the Republicans are conceding the field in terms of having a policy fight with Obama. Credibility and trust once lost is hard to restore and on the economic, healthcare and social security issues it has been lost.

So now the attention as we race towards election day will be to attempt to distract voters with spurious claims and allegations on Obama's patriotism, loyalty etc. The veracity of these claims by the Republicans is irrelevant. The fact is that a lie repeated often enough is accepted as true by many voters. The only question remaining is just how large that group of voters is on voting day.

Barackafied Cheesehead   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

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

Global J   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Shameful.
Sow what you reap, Sarah.

OnFire   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I have been a true Republican, but now for the first time will be voting Democratic. Palin has been a distaster and I'm sorry, but having here as President if something ever happened to John scares me to death. Now, they try smear tactics? I thought Palin was supposed to be one of us. Sounds to me she is one of them, trying to put on a show. God help us. Sorry John, you lost my vote.

Deb   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Are you kidding me? Perhaps the campaign just googled this for her since she could not name any of the newspapers she read in Alaska.
America is too smart for the type of campaign McSame and Palin are running. Please someone get the skeletons out of her closet. I am sure there are many particularly since she was not vetted. Senator Obama keep attacking them on the economy and do not stoop to their level.

IT'S THE ECONOMY-STUPID   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Look's like the Witch Doctor left some demons.

Palin thinks the Bush Doctrine is an OBGYN   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Desperate!
Hahahahaha…Go home to Alaska, you can take McCain,Bush, Cheney and all the ,racists,religouis radicals and nuts with you.

You guys can rule Alaska as an independent Country.You can wait together for the "Rapture" while you fight the Alaska National Gaurd vs Russia,Iraq,Iran and Afghanistan-Good Luck!

Goodbye!
Obama-Biden 08

clean up washington   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Better to have a pastor than to have a witchdoctor!

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Look Palin, I know you are late in getting into this game, but there has already been a dialogue pertaining to that issue. We are past that issue and looking at things that are much more importan, LIKE THE ECONOMY (STUPID). If we really wanted to start talking about pastors at this point we should really take a good long hard look at your pastor. As I understand it, he is quite controversial as well.

No, you need to pick a new tactic. Look forward and talk about what you plan on doing in the future. Your comments show that you are stuck in the past.

McCain is out of touch. He is out of ideas, and he is running out of time.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

Allison   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

If not leaving a sermon condones it than Palin has some explaining to do about Israel and witches. Personally, I prefer to keep religion out of politics. I wish Palin would spend more time learning about the issues than giving these inane speeches and interviews that show her lack of depth.

edex, FLORIDA VOTER   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

OKAAAAY!!!! THE GOP ticket really want to drag us back. that's it ……next

OBAMA/BIDEN

al in memphis   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Now I guess we see what Palin role in the McCain administration will be. We now more about her ability to talk down in muddy politics than her ability to provide leadership, and vision for change

This is the shake up Washington ability she brings–I really feel for women who desire a better example of leadership.

Tony in NM   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Ignorance is bliss.

(except that in this particular case, Palin's ignorance could end up hurting the whole world…. were she ever to stumble into the presidency)

Thed Weller   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Rev. Problems? Doesn't Palin have some of her own?

Ryan Kr Jr   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Sarah Palin— all you know is attacks and smear tactics but dumb and clueless about domestic and international affairs. Americans 're not going to fall for this smears coming from a woman who can't name a newspaper she reads. A woman who can't name one bi-partisan accomplishments of John McCain since his 26yrs in the Senate. A cheerleader who can't name supreme court cases she disagrees with. A woman who claims Russia proximity to her house gave her foreign experience credentials.

Rob   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Ms. Palin,
All of a sudden you have so much condidence because you were able to recite memorized talking points at the debate and not come across as the real Sarah Palin America got to see on Katie Couric. (Someone who is totally out of her element, can barely put a sentence together, and unfit for the role of VP. Unfit to be commenting on anything political outside of little Alaska PERHAPS.)
Well Miss, it's too little too late. We're all on to you and know what you're really made of. These feeble attempts to discredit Obama will do you and McSame more harm than good so keep it coming! LOL. You are both pathetic.
Rob McGuire, NYC

dolarbil   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

EVeryone should ignore the McPalin ticket's desparate ads.

don't give it any news play. don't even acknowledge them.

Betty   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Of course! Miss Palin is used to deal with "old" stuff, being in the ticket with and old, angry and dishonest man.

Voting for McCain is like voting for the bully that gets you lunchbox every day at school and consider him "experienced" and "strong on issues".
If you never overcame those feeling of submission to the powerful, do us all a favor, pay a visit to a shrink on the day of the Election!

Evan   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Why not raise the fact that Palin is part of a church that belives that its Jews fault that they have terrorist attacks and that the end of days is upon us?

Will in Richmond, VA   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Didn't McCain tell his staff never to bring Rev. Wright up?

Did Palin miss that memo?

Crik in OH   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Welcome to 3 months ago! This didn't work for Hillary. It killed her momentum and made her look desperate. It won't work for you!

rinny   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

CNN to be fair and balance if you want to post stories about pastors… how about refreash our memory with palin pastor problems and church problems.. palin is opening up an unwanted door… if she decides to run for president in 2012 she better start erasing footage across the internet… there is so much proven and factual information on palin that is incriminating its unbelievable. mccain poor judgment is really shining through to let his vp canidate on the loose to make those attacks! they didnt work in the primaries and they wont win now! us independent voters do not like this type on nonsense.

Michelle - Michigan   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Pathetic… The McCain's camp is grasping, becoming so desperate that they bring up old news. They make me sick! I question any imbecile who would actually vote for McCain / Palin.

Obama 08

Emmanuel.   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

In a speech on sunday, Palin calls Afganistan "our neigbouring country". The news media should give the American people more exposure through one and one interviews (with no scripts and talking points) into the types of counsel and advice a Sara Palin is able to offer to a sitting President in case of the misfortune that Macain is elected President.

Sara Palin is still avoiding the one and ones. She takes talking points and scripts then haul attacks and negative dirty mud in her campaign.

Sara Palin should attempt to talk about taxes, health care and defend Macain/Palin policy positions. That will be a tall order for someone who has shown to lack much substance.

Scary Palin   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Palin, please do elaborate on your own eccentric and wildly unpopular religionous extremist views. Do enlighten your Joe Six-pack and Hockey Moms around the country on your own gross discord with mainstream religions as well as Main Street America. Please show everyeone once and for all just how 'off' your really are as it will only make Rev. Wright even more harmless and your failing ticket sink faster than it already is.

Beverly Centini   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Huge difference….Obama's minister was preaching – one has the right to accept or reject his views. Sarah Palin was the one doing the preaching – and if we're going to start attacking religious beliefs, the news media should have a field day with Sarah Palin's radical views and her ability to speak "tongues." If Americans aren't satisfied with the Obama's performance in his first term, we can vote him out of office. The actuarial odds of McCain becoming ill or dying in his first term are 1 in 5 – then Palin can plant her "God's will" attitude in the Supreme court and take us all back in time 50 years. McCain and Palin represent an anarchy, not a democracy. They blatently lie, are totally uneducated on issues, and abuse power….a repeat of the Bush administration!

P Kosalwat   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Palin, the Parrot-in-Chief, repeats whatever is fed to her by her handlers. McCain and the Republican Party know very well that the claim about Obama being linked to a terrorist is unfounded but they are so desperate that they would do anything to turn their campaign around. If Palin wants a real link to un-patriotism, she doesn't have to look far. She herself is married to one. Her husband once belonged to and still friends with a Party that advocates Alaska's secession from the United States. McCain's pick of Palin as his VP is an insult to women across the country, particularly Hillary's supporters. If he thinks women will support anybody whose qualification is wearing a skirt, he's sadly mistaken. Palin's dumb, unqualified, and clearly out of her league. She could barely speak coherently when being asked questions that she hadn't been fed the answers. I think we've had enough of a dumb President running the country. Is there anything left that Bush hasn't destroyed?

kay   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

She should clean her own back porch before casting the first stone.Her closet is full and there for the digging.

josbam   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

That really sounds desperation….I hate this woman !
Sarah go back to Alaska…You are not qualified to be vice president and amrican people already know that.Do not try to focus on something that is not an issue .the big issue is the economy.

P Carter   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

More recently, Palin's attended a Wasilla Bible Church sermon conducted by the founder of Jews for Jesus, David Brickner, who made several remarkable claims about terrorism in Israel.

"Judgment is very real and we see it played out on the pages of the newspapers and on the television. It's very real," he said. "When Isaac was in Jerusalem he was there to witness some of that judgment, some of that conflict, when a Palestinian from East Jerusalem took a bulldozer and went plowing through a score of cars, killing numbers of people. Judgment — you can't miss it."

Palin, by all accounts, didn't "get up and leave" the pew.

Cindy Nelson   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Wow here she herself has had more churches than maybe Colleges she's attended, and she is the one shown being prayed over by her very own "Witch Doctor"…
Typical Repbulican hypocrite.
They have nothing left. What about the economy. What are they saying they are going to do for the American People.
I guess they are taking advice from Karl Rove.

PaulE in Louisville KY   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hilarious! Palin is a creationist that believes people and dinosaurs co-existed. I'm much more scared of that kind of thinking…

Grace Needed   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

OF course, Senator Obama 'doesn't share these extremist views' or he would NOT be seeking election for the Presidency of the United States. We've all had past alliances with people who made questionable statements and/or resorted to practices we would disagree with or even abhor. That is why they are just alliances. How many of you agree with everything your pastor, priest or rabbi says? How many of you would approve of everything your past alliances have done? Come on, this is low and dishonorable campaigning and Senator McCain has already evidenced his poor judgment by his pick for V.P. without vetting. We know who has had the judgment on each and every policy issue to make sound policies. That would be the Obama/Biden ticket. We know who has NOT learned from their past mistakes and continues to be erratic and reckless in their decision-making. That is the McCain/Palin ticket. Make an informed choice this election day on the real issues and not the smoke and fog others try to throw out there.

Elizabeth - TEXAS   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

CNN show the video of Palin preaching at her church. She said she is quoting Able Lincoln – which is a lie. Let's see the Witch Doctor video of Palin in church.

Mary   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Apparently they have no TVs in Alaska because Palin keeps bringing up issues from six months to a year ago. Did she just hear about these things?

go away mongers- Ventura,CA   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Governor Bimbo can not run on the issues (she doesn't know what they are)- so she brings up all this goodfy stuff from the primary.
She has no clue, and she needs to go back where she came from-Most of the American public sees right through her and other than being something to laugh at on SNL, she serves no real purpose.
The old days are fone republicans…and soon you will be too!

Real Real Change   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

This from somebody who has sat through a sermon stating that terrorism against Isreal is God's retribution for not accepting Jesus.

Biff   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

WHY IS TODD PAILIN "NOT" HONORING A SUBPEONA???

HE IS NOT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL……..

SHOULDN'T HE BE IN 'JAIL' RIGHT NOW?????

clean up washington   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

If Reverend Wright is fair game, so is Pastor Muthee. Who? Yes — the Pastor who claims to fight witchcraft and who prayed for Palin at her church in Alaska. If we are to infuse the comments made by pastors, Hagee comes to the picture as well. Net result? Offsetting penalties, no replay of the down as time has expired and the game is over. Sticking to the issues would be a better strategy, or is it a tactic? Who knows?

Hey Americans   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

For this reason alone I will not vote for BO.

rusell   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

give me a freakin break , how come these republican idiots don't seem to think that economy matter's , maybe Palin needs to stop worrying about Obama and worry more on how she's gonna explain that scandal that she's involved in ,and her husbands terrorist ties ,………..it's a shame that main stream media allows idiots to have some sort of say on a nation level , espcially when there plain ole lies .
oooooh , but I geuss that';s what you do when you have no agenda for help-ing this country out of it's rut………………..cnn do ur job .

Mary   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

WHAT NERVE!!!
Palin's pastor prayed with her and Palin gives him credit for expelling WITCHCRAFT and helping her become Govenor.

Donna   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I thought she said in the debate that her and the other "maverick" didn't want to look backwards, they are looking and moving forward??

Odd that bringing up something that is OLD NEWS is now the thing to do when the polls are down for you…

Bill Kristol is a jerk who probably has PLENTY of things in his past that he does not want raised…poor REPUBLICANS..all they know how to do is bring up old issues insteading of talking about things that matter like the ECONOMY….

Okey Moronu, FortWorth, TX.   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

It seems that Ms. Palin did not watch the replay of her own debate on CNN, you go nuclear on your opponent, the independents go negative on you.
Do not forget that just because Joe McCain say Arlington Virginia is a communist country, McCain owns a home in Arlington Virginia, does not make McCain a communist or is he?
Is there a subliminal message here?

onelove   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

This is just so stupid of the McCain/Palin camp.

People are hurting daily and this all she talk about? So what she was asked the question. Palin has no problem not responding to direct questions.

As a voter I would not vote McCain/Palin because I can see their interest is not America's best interest.

Raleigh, NC   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Sarah!…. It's the ECONOMY, STUPID!

nancy   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

S-A-M-E O-L-D, S-A-M-E O-L-D…
What are YOU going to do for the country?

Pat   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

i guess now McCain/Palin realize the american people want significant change, not disillusional change they need to discredit one of the most inspiring, intelligent politicans I ever listened too–he's name Mr. Obama

give it a rest-people are hurting, losing jobs, homes, their savings and rather then try to help your people you prefer to get into a war of words and try to get the people to ignore the real issues-Palin give your people more credit then that

Peter from OH   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Palin's job = radicalize the base

proud army and navy mom   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Example 701 of mccain's unfittness to be a US president:

At least three of McCain's GOP colleagues have gone on record to say that they consider him temperamentally unsuited to be commander in chief. Smith, the former senator from New Hampshire, has said that McCain's "temper would place this country at risk in international affairs, and the world perhaps in danger. In my mind, it should disqualify him." Sen. Domenici of New Mexico has said he doesn't "want this guy anywhere near a trigger." And Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi weighed in that "the thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He is erratic. He is hotheaded."mple 701 of mccain's unfittness to be a US president:

OS   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

YOU STUPID LADY FOCUS ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THIS COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.

IF YOU HAVE NO QUALIFICATION TO CONTEST ON ISSUES AND POLICIES – THEN QUIT.

The high road   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I did not like Palin from the time she was introduced, BUT NOW I CAN'T STAND HER.

Mary   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This is really getting weak and childish, can someone them is this what American politics has come too? The McCain camp is acting like there are more than 2mths to goe. They need to start getting back to the issues and cut this old nonsense out

Mountain Man   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

The way I see it…America is still the country of free speech. Wright has a right to say what he wants. That DOES NOT mean it is O8amas' position. Just because he [O8bama] attended Wrights church does not mean those are O8bamas opinions. This IS NOT a political issue! Separation of church and state. Just because you "know" someone does NOT mean what they SAY is YOUR opinion! Since when is someone responsible for anothers words out of their mouth!?

Jay in MA   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

What scares me more than Wright is the little kids singing their hymn to Obama… straight out of North Korea.

Will they be calling Obama "Dear Leader" any time soon?

Elizabeth - TEXAS   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

And the Republican's are proud of this. Tell us about Trooper Gate – abuse of Power and the new Ethics Violation charges that are coming.

Barack Obama is going to be one of Americans greatest Presidents.

Jay   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Looks like Dick Cheney is back in the form of Sarah Palin.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

What an extraordinary display of hypocrisy! Is winning at any cost more important than maintaining a semblance of integrity? Palin – you should be ashamed!

Dan, TX   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

McCain/Palin = Dishonorable/Dishonest.
McCain/Palin = the end of America as leader of the free world.

I'm not a liberal. I once considered myself a conservative – actually I am more fiscally conservative than McCain and I agree with Obama's economic policies far more than McCain's.

Thompson   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Question…Is the "pregnancy" of Sarah Palin's daughter a reflection of her character?

nuclular weapons= PALIN NEED TO CHECK A DICTIONARY   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

she is killing her career for christ sake.

Republican Base Voting OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Old News we want the facts of Today…………. The Economy Stupid should be the quote of the day.

Obama/Biden 08/12

judy from minnesota   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

The Republican candidates/party are losing…they know it and they are desperate.
Wake up America! Don't let these smear tactics work this time. Look where the last election results got us.

bridgette   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

This is just a thought, but, is it possible that we can hear any kind of plan from Palin and McCain. Can we know where they stand on any of the issues. All we know where they stand is they stand agianst Obama. That does not tell me anything. This late in the game I should know where he stands.

Christy   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

it's a sad day in this country. Sarah Palin is ringing the bell for the Hungry Wolves to come to dinner and we are all falling for it.

I am so distressed by this negative campaign tactic and do not wish to watch anymore CNN or any other channel until after electiond ay.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Check out Caribou Barbie's apocalyptic minister casting out witches on YouTube! You wanna play dueling weird ministers, babe?

"Anchorage, Alaska – Seven aides to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have reversed course and agreed to testify in an investigation into whether the Republican vice presidential nominee abused her powers by firing a commissioner who refused to dismiss her former brother-in-law.

There is no indication, however, that Palin or her husband will now agree to testify in the legislative inquiry, which has dogged her for the past several months and could hurt John McCain in the final weeks of the presidential race." [from the AP]

Miss Piggy   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I smell fear!!

Matt   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Yet another well thought, deeply researched issue from Gov. Palin.

Why the GOP is endorsing this white trash hillbilly is beyond me.

TM in Colorado   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Hey The Dude – That may be true, but the whole point of people's frustration with the woman is the fact that she doesn't have a clue what she is talking about………………………

Roy B   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Sarah, Let's talk about you stonewalling Troopergate and with regard to Sen. McCain, let's talk about Charles Keating!! You have nothing of substance to say!

WinObama   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Sarah Palin has increasingly embraced the attack dog role on the Republican ticket

Well, of course, she'll embrace this. If she can just attack like a junkyard dog, she doesn't have to talk policy issues that she doesn't understand.

Army Vet in Charlotte   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Way to stick to the issues, folks. I didn't know Jeremiah Wright was running for president.

With the finance industry in meltdown and people losing jobs and homes… this is important, why?

Palin is pathetic.

Lorna, NY   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

The McCain campaign is PATHETIC! The McCain of 2000 would not have approved of the McCain of 2008.

Spencer from VA   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

She better hope that Sen. McCain loses. Because if he became president and something were to happen to him, the C.I.A. will not allow her to run this country. They will take her out!!!

Gary in High Point   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

All Palin can do is repeat the the Talking Points fed to her by her Bush/McCain handlers.
She is a Barbie Doll filled with data doing a data dump. No more.

ncharge   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Is this all this bimbo is good at is attacking with scripted lines. She doesn't even read the newpaper come on… Unless Todd read it for her while advising her as usual. Come on Give another interview so we can laugh again. No Notes Please. Doggone it we need to Laugh. Tina Fey has a Job… she doesn't need your help…. Just Plain stupid…. Forget about the attacks we need to hear about jobs and etc. Sarah you are not in Alaska this is real….Not CandyLand

mitch   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

our economy is tanking ,due to republicans, and sarah wants to talk about rev. wright? ok. what about ur witch-doctor?

Random Dude   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

The DOW is down by 500 points…Palin , you moron, we care less about Obama's ties

RW   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Come on BO; she opened the door so let's close it.

texas voter   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

oh here they go. the GOP is dirty dirty dirty. Rev Wright is old news. McCAIN dirty involvement in the 80's will come out. OBAMA 08 ITS A BRAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Typical White Person   October 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Picture this – Tony Rezko sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom if Obama wins…

Typical White Person   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Picture this – Bill Ayers sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom if Obama wins…

Joan , Ontario   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

If she keeps this up, it won't be long until the clips of her on stage with the minister who chases away witches will show up on the screen. That should be good for some SNL segments.

Biff   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Really????

Can someone ask when the candidate for V.P. will finally have a PRESS conference?

TC   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Sarah, Rev Wright has nothing to do with this Presidential Election. Listen little gal, Americans are worried about the economy not what some Rev said in the church. Remember Senator Obama wasn't in church the majority of the time when Rev Wright made what are viewed to be negative comments. Oh I just remembered you wouldn't know that because you didn't bother to keep up with the new until McCain made an ignorant choice and selected you as his VP.

ProudMama   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

More fear mongering from a republican. So typical!

THE NEXT REPTILIAN SMEAR WILL BE THAT OBAMA IS THE “ANTI-CHRIST”. IF MY CHOICE IS MCMORON OR THE “ANTI-CHRIST”, THEN I WILL PROUDLY SUPPORT THE “ANTI-CHRIST”!   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Now, what’s her name has been relegated to the back pages of the political history book, where her only stated merit will that she freed Dan Quayle from the public humiliation he as had to endure. She is officially a bigger bobble head than he is.

The Reptilians should be proud that their campaign has been reduced to an iconic American punch line!

The Reptilians should just privately concede the election and do an honorable last month so they will live to fight another day. MAYBE they can regroup in time for 2012.

Continuing down the road the “Liar’s Express” is now traveling will only bring out the whole Keating 5 etc, and cause the Reptilians to lose any respect from middle America. Reptilians will not only be a laughing stock, but a dishonored laughing stock.

No political clout for decades.

But hey, what do I know.

Spencer from VA   October 6th, 2008 11:50 am ET

She is making herself look like a complete fool. Don't talk on this things you don't have any knowledge of. She is putting a bitter taste in the mouths' of African American people. She needs to shut up.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Dan in VA   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

So now the plan is to have your VP pick act as the mouthpiece for people like Hannity and Limbaugh? We want solutions to problems Mr "Country First", not more mindless distortions of reality that those kooks repeat over and over again because they have nothing else going for them. Your campaign is becoming a travesty. To think I would have once voted for you. Never twould have hought of you as a hate driven man.

Mark   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Heard it earlier, guess if Obama follows suit and discusses the witch chasing pastor that Palin has in her past, it will come out as sexist or different or something less…Come on guys, really?

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Palin and McCain are just playing their usual immoral games.

I think it would be good to see how John McCain confronts his acts of treason that he committed while he was a POW. The simple truth is that John McCain is NOT a hero. While I will thank him for his less then competent service to our country, we can not in any way call this man a hero. He did not act as a hero should, not by the definition I have come to understand. Turning over information and making propoganda films for the enemy equates you more to the likings of Benedict Arnold then it does George Washington.

Obama has cleared his name of the connection and denounced his relationship. McCain, you must now denounce your citizenship and move to Vietnam to do the honorable thing! And man will I love it when McCain is the hell out of my country.

McCain is the biggest threat to our country since Hitler!

Non-Conformist   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

AIP, Troopergate & Witch Doctor …. etc

Here we come …. it's not 2004 … repugs ….

We Progressives have infinite ammunition ………. they're new …

Your Move   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hmm…so "The Gov" is going to bring up Rev. Wright again? I'll see that call and raise you Gov's witch doctor pastor. You betcha!

Maggie from Virginia   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

You just had to go there didn't you Sarah? Get ready for the backlash.

LOL   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

look at the comments your husband's friends have said!!!!!!!!!

HYPOCRITE!

Ken Pittsburgh   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Palin has her own Rev problem she better not go there.

Sarah's Kenyan Pastor   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

She is right we need to talk about about our pastor.
Starting with hers.

Tony   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

MCCAIN AND PALIN ARE DESPERATE ADN THEY HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS NOW THAN TO LIE, ATTACK, DISTORT FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS.

THEY ARE COUNTING ON THE IGNORANCE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF AMERICAN VOTERS TO BUY INTO THEIR B.S., NOT ASK QUESTIONS OR GET THE FACTS ON THEIR OWN.

COME NOVEMBER 4TH SHOW THEM AMERICANS ARE MUCH MORE INTELLIGENT THAN THEY GIVE US CREDIT FOR.

Paul   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Mrs. Palin

Your pitbull strategy won't distract us from all the ills facing our nation thanks to your party,

It s time for real change and we ll see you in November when the nation will punish the policies of your party in the polls

Obama – Biden 08
Yes we will

Elizabeth - TEXAS   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Palin, tell us about your Witch Doctor. Better yet let's see the video on CNN tonight.

NancyinMichigan   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Ummm…does she really want to start talking about religion and pastors? Witchhunters, endtimers. Palin needs to realize her connections are majorly weird.

Rev. Wright is old news.

EDW   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

CHECK OUT PALIN'S WITCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. PROBLEMS WITH PASTORS?

TM in Colorado   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

This woman has no substance or any thoughts of her own. Wouldn't honesty and telling the American people what you and John plan on doing to get this country back on track work so much better for you the trashing the other guy? Oh, that's right, you all don't have a plan. Go back to Alaska Saray and take care of your state……………….

Typical White Person   October 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Picture this – Wright sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom if Obama wins…

OS   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

YOU STUPID LADY FOCUS ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THIS COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.

IF YOU HAVE NO QUALIFICATION TO CONTEST ON ISSUES AND POLICIES – THEN QUIT.

NO ONE IS AS BAD AS YOUR HUSBAND, WHO WAS THE MEMBER OF THE PARTY THAT WAS SUPPORTING ALASKA'S INEPENDENCE FROM USA.

tulsa   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Palin, you are the most vile example of a grasping, ignorant and vindictive candidate.
WE THE PEOPLE utterly reject your slimey inuendo.

and for Mr. Kristol, you have been so wrong so many times that no one with an IQ over 100 believes anything you spout.

TKW- New Mexico   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I know Palin doesn't want to bring up crazy pastors! Her pastor will trump Rev. Wright anyday! We've already been down this road in the primaries!

Dirk Nowitzki is a Maverick, McPhailin is NOT   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Shut UP Palin. YOU have the kooky church. Seen any witches lately?
Still waiting for doomsday? Tell us more about Jews for Jesus.
Just shut up and release those tax returns showing us just how Joe Six-packish you are NOT! Most regular folks I know don't live on a lake and have their own plane.
Hurry up November so we can send Palin back to Alaska with her pitbull tail between her legs.

Gallimimus   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Looks like, the gop is going to get more pathetic. The desperation is just ooozing it's way out of the campaign. Palin is the biggest joke of all time. I can't believe Mr. AmeriMcCain would do this to the country. Who is actually running for president, McCain or McPalin?

Independent for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Sarah,

I would like to ask you about your witch doctor and your involvement in the separationist Alaska Independence Party.

Stupidity disqualifies you Palin from being VP.

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

Sean Chong   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Yah yah yah…. Rev Wright… how about your doom-day speech at a Church? You didn't even denounce what your pastors say in that church! And your hubby's stand to make Alaska independent!

Donald Darko   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

That line of attack worked so well for Hillary- why not bring it back?

In the meantime, what's up with Palin's crazy witch doctor preacher?

Fay   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

This lady will stop at nothing. She managed to put two sentences together at a debate and now she has the gall to bring this stuff back up! I am so tired of the smear campaign that is McCain/Palin!

Obama/Biden '08!

Texas   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Sounds like McCain has moved into that place we used to call: he-makes-the-bullets-and-she-fires-them place from back home. Anything goes with her, while McSame tries to take the high road. No one is buying it!

Concerned citizen in Indiana   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I am very sad to see Palin being used as a tool by McCain campaign – First, as a tool to attract Clinton supporters, which didn't seem working as well as they wished, and now to throw whatever comments that can potentially damage Obama's personal image.

THAT WILL NOT HELP US PEOPLE AND COUNTRY! It is time for us to think whom we would like to lead our nation. The answer is clear.

Obama/Biden 08

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

So meanwhile, how's your 401 K, America?

Independent in Fairfax, VA   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Sarah Palin is the last person who should be talking about a religious figure going overboard. What about her own? What about all the videos out there of her church and its craziness? What about talking in tongues? And what's the difference? She actually supports the extremism at her church.
I'm sick and tired of Repubicans playing this game. High moral values if your daughter gets knocked up but immoral if it's someone of low socieconomic status? Demonstrates you are qualified if you can see Russia but not if you were a constitutional lawyer, community organizer and senator?
I feel like they have done nothing but project their own inadequacies. Psych 101.

Ann   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

why is it that every time I tune into CNN today, all I see and hear is that obnoxious, grating voice of the runner up to the Idaho state pageant? She is uneducated, obnoxious and completely unqualified to be the VP. CNN please stop running her obnoxious lies – my blood pressure is up because the markets down, and I don't need any more stress, especially from the likes of her.

Dora   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

You shouldn't be talking Palin – yours is a 'witchhunter'. Talk about crazy

Ken in NC   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I'm beginning to like Palin. She is doing a good job for Obama. The more she squeaks out her vile words the bigger the polls show Obama leading. She is a good Secret weapon for the Democrats.

Gadissa   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Palin can say anything but she can not safe MacCain's and herself from going down in history.

FED UP REPUBLICAN   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

PALIN IS SICK DISRESPECTFUL AND AVOIDS THE SERIOUS ISSUES THAT REALLY EFFECT USE, THE DOW DROPS BELOW 10K AND THIS IS WHAT SHE BELEIVES WILL SAVE US, GIMME A BREAK!

CR   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

This is a sick campaign… Cnn is shameful for reporting this trash!

Pat   October 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

It never ceases to amaze me how a woman who can't even name the newspapers or magazines she reads can come up with this stuff. I guess she didn't want to admit that "The National Enquirer" is her main source of information. Her speeches are sounding more and more like she is on their staff.

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

Despicable! That's all she can do …attack! I wish she had something more constructive to share! Shame!

maddie   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

It's sad that a candidate's only role in a campaign is attack dog tactics. But then again Sara Palin, a venemous airhead, really isn't capable of doing anything else. Vice Presidential material? I think not!

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Sarah is just another in a long line of rethuglican sleeze merchants.
Palin: Just another right wing mouthpiece.

Alice Brinkley   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

By all means, let's not talk about Obama's character. After all, he swept his preacher under the bus several months back. Let's look at Obama's nuances of today only. Only the racists and foolish who support Obama would ignore his past.

Donna   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

and what about Palin's own involvement in a church which advocates the "Rapture" and in which she was blessed by someone seeking to keep her free from witchcraft? Or her presence when a Jews for Jesus minister spoke? Or her husband's long-term membership in the radical Alaska Independence Party, whose anti-American rhetoric exceeds anything ever said by Wright?

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

she need to be careful as her minister is one who can be questioned as well, a bring her beliefs into the forefront.
Once again McCain is talking out of both side of his mouth…of course i am begining to wonder who is really running that campaign her or him?

Cammi317   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Uggh! That woman disgusts me. What a piece of work. What kind of self-respecting "Christian" woman would go around espouting such things. Trashy, trashy, trashy.

gluv   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

this is lower than low

Ony   October 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

OMG.

OH NO SHE DIDNT.

What, are they really bringing this crap back up?! Are they really that lacking in attack stories??

Puzzled   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

This is such old news. Lets talk about Troopergate and the returns that don't include the per diems she charged the state for staying in your own house.

Ms. GA   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Look who's trying to take the attention off of themselves. Since she and McCain completely suck at policy their only option left is to fight dirty. hahaha so desperate.

Brian   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Smears! Smears! Smears!

America has already rejected these lies and tenuous personal connections for Senator Obama.

McCain/Palin is disgusting! We've got REAL PROBLEMS in America right now, and McFrankenstein and Caribou Barbie are trying to distract us all from what's really important to everyday Americans and their families.

Reject these politics, America! Vote for real change in '08!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

mary mt   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Palin a trial is coming regarding all your lies.. and plus. So please you must shot up now, before it blow up in your face sooner than you think

Disgusted By McCain and Palin   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Desperate and disgusting! McCain and Palin have no record to run on and no ideas on now to solve the economic crisis, so they think they can dupe and distract Americans with discussions of Rev. Wright and Ayers.

McCain and Palin have become total jokes.

McCain and Palin: erratic, incompetent, and out of touch!

francee   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

BRING IT ON!!!

Both McCain and Parrot Palin have some shaddy Rev's in their past.

While these two go after Obama on stuff that people do not care about, at least the ones who are undecided, the dow is tanking. Let's see what Parrot Palin and her Grandfather have to say about that.

They are trying to turn the page and the country is hurting bad in the economy.

Greg in MN   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Is it really a good idea to call attention to things "crazy" pastors say Sarah?

You have some videos of your own pastor to talk about if you do.

The Dude   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Actually, Bill Kristol raised the issue of Rev. Wright. Palin was answering a question about Wright.

McCain Invented the BlackBerry, Palin Invented the Manure Spreader   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

McGimmick and his sidekick have run out of ideas to fix the economy and now have to resort to distortions, lies, and mud-slinging.

So much for running an honorable campaign. You used to have integrity, John. What happened to you?

Sue   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

And what about her religious ties?
But I guess she will not be answering questions concerning that…Why is the media even covering her? Since she has decided that she does not need the media to get her message across-I do no see why the media needs to cover her!

Doesn't she remind you of Peggy Hill from King of the Hill!

Terry from GA   October 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Why are McCain and Palin so afraid to come up with solutions to problems that we're facing today? The market and the economy are "tanking" on a daily basis and all they want to discuss is "old" news.

Tired Elephant   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Maybe Governor Palin would rather address something really timely and pertinent like the economic freefall due to deregulation and, above all, the rescinding of legislation prohibiting banks from engaging in certain activities. McCain's mantra just hit the fan big time.

When you have nothing to offer but past policy you resort to attacks like this. By the way, Governor Palin, perhaps you'd like to ask your "hero" McCain about the "Keating Five" and the failed Lincoln Federal Savings and loan. Yogi was right! "Deja vu all over again!"

Obama- Next Stop.. White House   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

It appears to me that Rocky & Bullwinkle are

D>>>E>>>S>>>P>>>E>>>R>>>A>>>T>>>E

Look McShame & Betty Boop….. We have read this book & we know the ending.

YOU LOSE!!!!

Barack Your Vote!!!

AVERAGE JOE   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

she is Unbelievable

is that why u want people to vote for you?

me   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Yes… Fall into the trap Palin… Your witchhunting pastor is not gonna be brought up…promise.

Renee' McDuffie   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

If Sarah Palin has any sense she should leave this alone. What about a minister praying to keep the witches out of soul.

Jerry Ohio   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I wish palin would stay in Alaska and dont leave because American dont want to hear this negative attacks against Obama is she out of her mind….Palin and McCain are coo coo need to be in a cage

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