October 10, 2008
Posted: 05:42 PM ET

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Sarah Palin's event Monday is being moved to a NASCAR track.
Sarah Palin's event Monday is being moved to a NASCAR track.

(CNN) – Hockey Moms might be the hot political demographic of the moment, but NASCAR Dads haven't been forgotten.

The McCain campaign is moving Sarah Palin's Monday appearance from the Arthur Ashe Center in downtown Richmond, Virginia — capacity 6,000 — to a much larger outdoor venue: the Richmond International Raceway, which hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races yearly and can accommodate over 100,000 people.

Watch: Cindy McCain goes for a loop around the race track

The campaign doesn't expect to fill all those seats, but McCain's mid-Atlantic regional director Trey Walker said the demand for Palin tickets has nearly quadrupled the capacity of the original event site.

The raceway is located in Henrico County, which will be slightly more competitive on November 4 than the city itself, which is firmly Democratic. In the 2006 Senate race, Republican George Allen edged out
Democrat Jim Webb, the eventual winner, by just over 500 votes in the county.

The event will be Palin's second of the day in Virginia after a morning rally in Virginia Beach, which, according to Walker, should be larger than the Richmond rally.

Filed under: Sarah Palin


Jean Dyjak   October 10th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I am a female, and a big nascar fan, I watch every race but, I don't believe you are going to throw Sarah Palin in our face that day. What give you the right to decide something like this for us race car fans. I am very disappointed in the organization.

We have enough problems going on in the world already. Our one day we can set back and really enjoy our sport and you are going to bring politics into it. This is very very wrong.

I will not be watching the race that day you spoiled it for me.

Jean

ENE M DIAZ   October 10th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD WERE MADE WITH FAKING AND DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS.ANYONE HAVE BEEN ACCUSED YET,BUT ACCORN AND MEMBERS ARE UNDER FBI INVESTIGATION OF FORGERY IDENTITIES SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND NAMES OF VOTERS./////

w.l. jones   October 10th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Our Constitution is in deep trouble in alaska. >>>Help,,,,Please.

Rallying the race?   October 10th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Americans are too smart to fall for the divisiveness of the McCain/Palin ticket. We're not afraid of "THAT ONE" becoming the President of the United States.

Let's bring our troops back & challenge them to rebuild New Orleans' infrastructure.

Obama/Biden '08-'12

Not Shocked   October 10th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Too Easy

DCMata   October 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Palin needs to stop peddling hate & division- we are all Americans- facing tough times- she seems to forget that.

Palin & McCain need to tell us what their plan is and stick to our issues- not theirs!

you betcha, Sarah   October 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

She'll draw a huge crowd - vote for the McCain-Palin ticket. They'll be much better for the country than the man who has so many ties to unsavory individuals; namely, you know who they are. Go get 'em Sarah.

David Orbach, New York, NY   October 10th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Somehow that is appropriate.

Amy   October 10th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

It's too bad that so many want to go and see her only to be incited to hate. We need a president who envisions uniting all Americans behind a common cause.

Jack   October 10th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Is it any wonder that republicans have chosen to appeal to this demographic at this particular venue?

Lost in Texas FOREVER   October 10th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

guess that would be an appropriate local for a Palin rally as of late……she can rile up a bunch of rednecks to yell "terrorist", "tratior", "kill 'em", and Lord knows what else at that type of scenario. Just make sure you check your hood and sheets at the door.

Tom   October 10th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

This is a silly ploy to get media attention. I'm not a McCain/Palin supporter but I am a NASCAR fan. So I have decided to boycott this race and any other races that feature McCain or Palin. Sorry NASCAR, you want to play politics with you program then fine so can I.

Janice   October 10th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Get in a take a ride Sarah.

Jack   October 10th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Bunch of rednecks with a candidate that spews of hate and racism.

joy   October 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Barack's name on ballot as Osama wasn't a freudian slip. It was placed there for psychological manipulation. They are trying to be slick.

Joel, WI   October 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The country has suffered immensely under the George W. Bush reign. GW is a little tyrant and now he's grooming McTyrant. I don't think the country can take another year of the Republicans.

Oh, by the way, George will pardon Karl Rove because Karl will tell him to do so.

George W. Bush is without a doubt the WORST PRESIDENT IN MODERN HISTORY. I'm sure Jimmy Carter is laughing his head off, I would. In my opinion Jimmy Carter was too smart for the job and GW was too dumb for the job. I'll take smart any day, at least they have a reason for why they did what they did. GW doesn't have a clue why he tanked the ENTIRE United States. What a moron.

Obama/Biden 08

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

McCain said in his book that he lied in his last campaign -

Looks like this campaign is just a continuation of that plus smear and fear. So sad.

Biff   October 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

great… now she's giving NASCAR a bad name…..

AH   October 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The messenger of hate, (Palin). We can't afford to become a divided nation, built on hate. We are at war and we need a unifier, not a seperatist!

Ken in Dallas   October 10th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Palin stories bore me now.

A Woman In California For Obama:   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Has anyone else besides me noticed when people are attending the Obama/Biden rallies they look happy and concerned. When you look at the people attending the McCain/Palin rallies - they stand there with their angry faces and yell mean and racist chants. McCain and Palin better pray NOTHING happens to Obama or Biden. Their lives would be worth even less than they are now. I suggest they start preaching respect.

Amy, NY   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

That's right Sarah—time to take the gloves off—–Wall Street is crashing and 401 K's are going down the tubes because people are afraid that Obama might win and with his spend and tax policies ruin our capitalist way of life—

I can feel you taking charge from that imbecile McCain and you will lead us to the White House—

Sarah Palin for President 2012 & 2016

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

****Y A W N****

noel   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hockey and gasoline moms watch out Palin wants you…well she can have you. Obama has this baby wrapped up.

America the Stupid   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

McFart, please explain giving money to Osama Bin Ladin in the 80's? Funding terrorists…..McOld First

Robert Wooller Bradford England UK   October 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Ha, Ha and all the time after all this effort to smear Obama, Obama's standing in the polls just goes up and up while McCain's goes down.

CNN: Obama 49 - McCain 42

Obama-Biden 2008!!!

Lewis Farakan.."Obama is the Mesiah"...scary stuff!!   October 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

IF that statement doesn't scare you………….somethings wrong!!

People are judged by the company they keep……….Hmmmmmm

Barrack Hussain Obama keeps some pretty shady company!!!!!!

Headline: " Farakan sleeps in Lincoln bedroom" Reality?????

True American   October 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

So she can stir up more Nazi like hate and racist scum? This Republican ticket is morally bankrupt.

Papasan in Arizona   October 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

The last resort of all Failing Republican Campaigns are the Right Wing Looneys i.e NASCAR. Republicans are mad, they are waking up from a long and peaceful slumber, to find two idiots [McCain/Palin] disturbingly in love with themselves, out of touch with the common American, and running the worst Smear and Fear campaign to date! And they are justly loosing by a huge margin. That's a tough wake up call, "MY FRIENDS"! So you have this Trash Junk Yard Dog Palin running around the Nation whipping up Racist Bigotry.
McCain/Palin! You don't represent any part of America, your campaign is a disgusting lie!

k williams   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

why. oh yeah. when white people attack, they attack as a mob. palin job is to incite the racist. how sad for the usa. great country?, not.

Undecided Conservative   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

McCain's suggestion that Obama's plan would impact small businesses is wrong. "Small businesses will be exempt from this requirement," Obama's Web site says.

You can tell when McCain/Palin lie, their lips move!

As of this morning I've decided to go with the ticket that is not a non-stop babbling of lies and deception. Ignorance and stupidity. Beauty Bimbo and the Beast. Treason and Abuse of power. Ethics violations and voting against veterans.

I'm going for the man that believes in America. Is a positive change and not a negative stain!

I'm voting Barack Hussein Obama, because we deserve truely patriotic leaders, not the likes of McCain and Palin.

Abby   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

That type of crowd with that kind of spirit is dangerous. I urge all black crew members and reporters to switch with their white counterparts. I wouldn’t take chances.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17

Obama-Biden 08!!!

Stream Of Consciousness   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

LOL…..imagine that!! Folks, even SNL can't make this up.

Patrick   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Wow, how appropriate.

To be fair, though, I know lots of NASCAR fans who are really anti Palin. It seems the more someone WANTS to vote Republican because they believe in the ideals, the more they LOATHE the McCain / Palin ticket for deserting fiscal conservative ideals, smaller government and states rights. There is no hate like a voter scorned and McCain / Palin seem to be scoring their base.

And that is forgiving the irrelevant mudslinging of the past few days.

Bob Barr 2008   October 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Republicans–Don't want to vote Obama, but cannot bring yourself to vote McCain? Check out Bob Barr's website. He may be running as Libertarian, but he is the one TRUE Republican in this race.

Cincinnatian   October 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

…thus making her an expert in the auto industry!!!

Why can't McCain tell the TRUTH??   October 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Sen. John McCain criticized Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama's health-care plan. "Under his plan, he will fine employers who don't offer health insurance to put their employees in government health care. He'll fine them," McCain said.
The Verdict: False. McCain calling the plan's payment a fine is at odds with his own Web site, which calls it a tax. Obama's campaign says small businesses would be exempt from the plan.

Brittany, LA   October 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Go Sarah—kick their liberal, left wing, Communist butts. We Wal-Mart moms are behind you and those Commies will hear from us on election day. The polls mean nothing because we have not been polled. There's 94 million of us and only 13 million of them–we win.

jakesdad   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

um, y'all do realize that picture is from Talladega, right?

McCain's RAGE   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

McCain is obtain advice from his supporters. At his latest rally in Lakeview, MN, the voters were telling him what to do at the next debate. It is interesting that he receives counsel about campaign strategy from voters at a rally. McCain is losing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must say, he did tell the voters to be respectful of Obam. I guess he got the message that he was losing control at the rallies. I not running for President, but I know as a speaker that you don't let the audience control the venue.

Jim   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Gosh, a NASCAR race track sounds like a perfect spot for 10,000 racist redneck 'guys and gals' to go for a hate session headed up by fear monger and automatic machine gun advocate Sarah "The Moose Hunter" McPalin and the Keating Five Musical Circus.

bridgette   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I don't think most people like the way they are conducting themselves and that is why he is going down in the polls. Most Americans are so past this that they can't even rationally understand this campaign strategy.

Tom, KS   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

OMG! This is so predictable. Please don't let these jerks hoodwink you America.

EDDIE   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Who cares,she has nothing

Palin 2012   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Wow, lets talk about rock star status shall we….

Regretful   October 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

It's sad to see the anger and vitreol that so many Obama supporters show on these posts. Libs are complaining about the "rage" at the Republican rallies, but ignore their own rage and hatred of Bush.

As usual, both parties are blind and are unable to see in themselves what they so quickly accuse others of doing.

This country will not heal until we all want what's best for America and not our own selfish motives.

Beverly, NYC   October 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Perfect place for the new Eva Braun to hold a Klan/Nazi rally. I hope the report comes out tonight so she can have something else to blame on Obama.

McCain/Palin=Dumb & Dumber

CapoCastillo   October 10th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

i wonder if they're moving it from the Arthur Ashe center because the MCCain campaign has decided to go with the veiled racism strategy? if so, perhaps they at least recognize the hypocrisy of holding a rally there.

J UAN CARLOS   October 10th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

GO,,,,,,,,,,GOVERNOR,,,,,,,,,,PALIN,,,,,,,,,,,,,REMIND,,,,,,,,,,THE,,,,,,,,,,,,

CROWD,,,,,,,,,,,OF,,,,,,,,,,,HONOR,,,,,,,,,COUNTRY,,,,,,,,,,,,,FIRST

NASCAR FAN   October 10th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Well I guess I know who's pocket NASCAR is in. Guess I won't be watching anymore NASCAR on television. I should have known that they were racist.

Brian   October 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Palin may be tricking a lot of Americans into thinking she's a hot new candidate …

… but she's just another ugly conservative republican out to strip away our freedoms, wreck our govenment with incompetence and scare us into voting for another four years of failed George W. Bush-style politics!

Beware this wolf in sheep's clothing!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08!!!

Candy West Virginia   October 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I have seen more and more Obama/Biden '08 signs here in West Virginia it almost make me wanna cry. mccain/palin can forget about Virginia, they are most certainly turning blue. For all you Obama/Biden supporters that believe in prayer, send them a prayer of protection and safety and wisdom to guide this country. Enough of the hate already!

Ellie in Aurora, CO   October 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Another all white event!! Obama's events look like a cross section of the country - white, black, brown, young, old, rich, poor, gay, straight. McCain/Palin events have an obvious lack of color in every sense of the word…

jimmy bob   October 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

good this will let more people understand how unqualified she truly is.

California Gold   October 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Let's hope she doesn't try to whip up a blind frenzy of hate and encourage crowds to yell for anyone's death. What I have seen and heard in video this week harkens back to days of KKK crowds without the hoods. It's the 21st century and I'm shocked to see anyone gleefully selling hate and enjoying that energy.

voter   October 10th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I guess they need their space for the fear mongoring speech she will make. Hopefully, more than half of the seats will be empty and people begin to see that the republican party is all about division.

As the 'Pain Turns   October 10th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Will she participate in the wet tshirt contest too?

the other jd   October 10th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

jimminy cricket–could they get any more obvious?

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   October 10th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

…. and will Sarah be babbling her usual lies … punctuated with giggles, wiggles and wink and finger wagging?

Will she be whipping the base into a rapturous frenzy, chanting "kill the terrorist" rather than U-S-A?? One of these days, someone in her audience will take her seriously … and there will be blood on her hands…

judy, Wisconsin   October 10th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Another hateful rally, I'm sure. Maybe she'll be indited by then.

White-African(born there) American Military BRAT   October 10th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

BIG DEAL!
We QUIT watching NASCAR when Earnhart died and they came up with that stupid point system.
It's not about the best driver any more!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 & 12

Barbara, San Diego   October 10th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Sarah Palin rocks America—–Obama could not come close to her in TV numbers for the debates—-and now she needs 100,000 person arenas for her rallies—-

There's a huge silent majority out there for Sarah Palin and you will hear them on election day—

Good bye to Obama or Osama–whoever he is.

Wisdom   October 10th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Palin Bashing in 5-4-3-2-1

Margi   October 10th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

They just want to see a sideshow. Obama's numbers are steadily increasing. Yay!!!

BOOTSTOMPER   October 10th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

The wheels are coming off the low road express. McCain and Palin are total hacks. Don't be fooled Virginia by these two hateful people.

Sensible Woman for Obama   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Palin moved her rally from Arthur Ashe because it is a predominately black area. Shame on you Sarah you want to divide and represent only a select few.

Unity is strength. We need strength to get thru this economy. We HAVE to leave this country better than we found it. Division is not the answer.

Jim Schimmer   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

OMG! She is sooo dumb, its not even funny!

Do we really want such a dumb, unknowledgable, uninformative, erratic, cronist, lying, fear-mongering, hate instilling, unwise person in the white house who is literally a HEART BEAT way from the presidency…

PLEASE WAKE UP!!

Run her over!   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Good news.. maybe she will fall off and someone will run her over! Figures! she is in her element beer, babes, pollution, wasting resources, loud mouths, gun toting,K KK supporters.. darn good on ya gal.. geeze whiz and golly dang..

Shelly, OH   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Sarah will still lose. She thinks she's being noble, but she's not. She's not even being American for dodging a subpoena. If she thinks she's above the law by just running for office you can imagine what she'll do if she gets in. America has had enough of royalty for the last 8 years. Enough is enough.

Obama/Biden 08

Kristina, Seattle   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Perfect. NASCAR tracks are the ideal place to hold hate rallies.

hometowndemocrat   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Reps can have the Redneck vote. The educated will stick with Obama!

Isn't it ironic   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Obama followers were disgusting, vitriolic and hateful throughout the democratic primary. They were derisive and demeaning toward fellow Americans and fellow democrats.

They spewed insults against members of their own party and were filthy, rude, vile and vulgar to Hillary Clinton.

They were nasty and mean and ugly and divided the democratic party.

Now they pretend to be shocked at the anger expressed by the republicans.

Not half as bad as the hatred democrats showed each other and to Hillary during the primary.

IndyVoter   October 10th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Yeah Right! How convenient, they move it from the Arthur Ashe (a black man) center…hmmm.

Jesus   October 10th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

What would I do, Sarah? Remember; You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

Peter in PA   October 10th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

What in the world does this inept woman have that these rednexs so are fired up?

No Country First   October 10th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Palin is the one who is putting politics before country. If the issues she is raising now about Obama were so important, why did she wait to raise them after McSame clearly slipped in the polls? If you notice, right after the RNC (early Sept), Palin was not bringing up these Obama personal issues. But, as soon as McSame dropped in the polls (late Sept), Palin decided to go really negative.

Wal   October 10th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

McCain wants to balance the budget by 2013.
The problem is, he doesn't know yet how the deficit may looks like in 3 months.
Bush made the same promise to cut in half in 2004 election and where are we now?

He said he knows how to fix the social security. And the solution is commission. Or he pledged to not raise tax during his term. How can he be open to a commission and not open to raise tax in order to fix the social security?

He said he know how to win wars. And was advocated to go to Iraq and almost forget or doesn’t believe that the fundamental of the war against terrorism is in Afghanistan.
He said he know how to get Ben laden. It is unpatriotic to not tell that to generals how to catch Ben laden.

Does McCain he mean what he said or is the product of his Age?

We saw this movie before … that will not work again. This year2008 is different.

Bridget   October 10th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Her rabid supporters will be more comfortable in a NASCAR stadium than in a place named after Arthur Ashe, that's for sure. Stay in friendly territory…that's the hallmark of the McCain campaign.

JL   October 10th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Great. Now the republicans will say I'm not a NASCAR fan if I don't support them. Hopefully the negativity and evil she is spewing doesn't spill over to my favorite sport.

NJ   October 10th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

McCain/Palin crowds are rising. It's evident Americans don't feel Obama can run the Country. It's obvious, he couldn't run Chicago, it's riddled with Fraud, Embezzelment, Crooks,Shaddy Officials,Voter Fraud, Descrimination suits. Americans deserve better.

Palin Hater   October 10th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Maybe she'll accidentally fall onto the track

Single Mom   October 10th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

It's refreshing to hear that in our economy, people still have money to go and see Palin and McCain. I wish Sarah would investigate taking some courses at the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership; I get the feeling they are a bi-partisan group; she might learn something valuable.

Monroe W. DeVos   October 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It's clear that they want to keep Palin (and McCain!) in comfortable enivronments where they can continue to incite their base. Let's see if the rhetoric changes or continues to be incendiary…

McFraud   October 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

THe reason why? Arthur Ashe was a great BLACK tennis player and Palin doesn't like that.

John Dubai   October 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Barbie Doll is a waste of time. The only reason people will wanna see her is to hear her drown in her own speach.

Justathought   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

It seems appropriate. I think its a great dishonor to the memory of Aurthur Ashe to allow Palin to spew her lunatic rantings in a facility named after such an honorable man who faced such adversity and yet rose to such heights.

Obama/Biden 2008. God bless America!

Proud to be American   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Sarah is definately sticking to her base …. I hope she does not inspire hattred!

CLINTON '12   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

THE MARKETS ARE UGLY, THANKS BUSH

Shannon, PA   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

God don't like ugly, and he ain't that crazy about pretty either. If you have a good heart, just follow it, you know what to do. Don't let anyone persuade you how to vote.

America 08

Kentucky   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Duh, now there's a crowd she can relate to.

JD in Moraga   October 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Appropriate. Like a typical racetrack, the Republican campaign is going nowhere fast.

psittacines   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I wonder how many of those ticket buyers are like me….I would go to see her cuz she is a phenomenon who puts her foot in her mouth with every other sentence…..

It's great drama, much like Saturday Night Live…..

Has nothing to do with my vote of course, but the lady is a star these days for many delusional reasons….great fun….go NASCAR dads…this one is HOT!!!! :) :)

Isn't it ironic   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The Obama fans were vitriolic and hateful all through the democratic primary.

They insulted, jeered, mocked and ridiculed HRC and all her supporters.

They strong-armed at caucus and committed voter fraud to get Obama nominated.

Now they pretend to be shocked and scared when the republicans show some anger back at the would-be-socialist-dictator.

The hypocrisy is too ironic.

Darrel from Denver   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Given the Vietnamese broke McCain when he was in captivity, what are the odds he is the Manchurian candidate in this election?

Citizen   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

A Hillbilly speaking to a bunch of other Hillbillies at a sporting event that is based upon running moonshine. I smell a meth cookout coming.

The age of McCainism!   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

In 20 years, whenever a candidate tries to use fear tactics, attacks on someone's patriotism, and injecting race into a campaign, it will be known as a strategy conducted with McCain/Palin style tactics. Fox news type smears. The age of McCarthy and Jim Crowe are over. Welcome to the age of McCainism. The Fox news Era. The Palin effect.

Jackie in Dallas   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Oh, great. Another opportunity for Palin to encourage her followers to kill Obama. Geez, I only hope noone actually shows up, or the numbers that actually show are so small that the obvious GOP plants will stand out even more. This time, if Palin winks at the guys shouting "kill him" I think she ought to be arrested for inciting a riot, or threatening the life of a Presidential candidate.

Jeez   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Well, why not. She can see where my tax money is now going.

Jack Cavanaugh   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

thats funny

Great for her...   October 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Now she can be closer to Joe Six-Pack.

ran   October 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

the only mistake on the name misspelling is they got caught.

People do not let the right wing crazy people take this election from us once again. Regardless of the name on any ballot vote Democrat and we will get our country back.

Turnabout is fair play   October 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

YEEE HAWWW!!! And we all know what kind of educated people NASCAR attracts, right? FFS! The Rethugnicans in office must be covering their faces and almost crying into their palms at what the joke known as Sarah Failin is doing to their brand.. Keep it up bimbo, you're only helping Obama! :-)

Annie, Atlanta   October 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

They probably don't allow hate rallies at the Arthur Ashe center!

Darrel from Denver   October 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

John McCain - the original Manchurian Candidate.

What really went on in Viet Nam?

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

GREAT! Palin gets to flirt directly with NASCAR Dads. I'm sure they will all feel right at home. We will get the answer to that age old question that I have always asked; HOW MANY IGNORANT PEOPLE CAN YOU FIT ONTO A NASCAR TRACK AND SPOUT HATE?

Sensible Woman for Obama   October 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It's a shame that Palin and McCain are full with such HATE!

Our great country doesn't need to be divided. WE need to come together , we are a great melting pot.

I will pray for us and I will pray for change. We need to leave this world better than we came into it.

Please don't hate, Celebrate…Celebrate our great nation. We Need CHANGE!

Obama/Biden

Gene   October 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Weren't they the ones screaming that Obama had some nerve using a football stadium for his convention speech?

Jerry Ohio   October 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Palin is going to jail when the lawmaker read her rights to her…..Palin is destroying the republican party……I spoke with 5 republican people and tehy told me they are voting for Obama because of Palin and McCain attacking Obama with negative ads they are upset with them

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   October 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

100K…she's trippin'

Jude   October 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Those "proofreaders" in New York should be fired…each one of them that inspected the ballot. This is definitely racism…against Muslims..against African Armericans…its uncalled for.

Veteran for McCain   October 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Awesome. I feel a late surge to the polls in effect for the McCain/Palin ticket!!!!!

McCain/Palin '08!!!!

Phantom of the Oprah   October 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama is now being shown the same respect and love that the Obama followers showed Hillary, her supporters, Americans who disagree with them.

Why do you think Hatred and vitriol is acceptable when it is YOU who spew it, but scary when it is others who show it.

The scariest thing for me was the intra-party division and hatred that gutted HRC and the insults hurled at the HRC supporters.

ACORN and other Obama supporters are the ones that are scary and hateful, insulting and abusive, forceful and disrespectful.

I Invented the McMuffin... and fire   October 10th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Go girl go… preach to the uninformed that would vote rethuglican anyway.
Hey, maybe you can incite a riot! I'll personally buy you a ticket back to the land of misfit toys if you'll leave right now.

Pamela   October 10th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Do people forget it was the democratic congress who fought the reform of fannie and fredddie, house after house after house grabbed up money which will not be paid back. Obama said the lending was "fine" well we are far from fine. They chose to ignore all the warnings!! McCain was working for reform..hello why do people ignore the facts. It is all on record ..heck it is all on video. If a liberal president is allowed to get into the whitehouse wih that liberal congress the sky will be falling…the Carter time will seem like the good years. wake up people.

Brett in NC   October 10th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

An appropriate venue. There are many in the NASCAR community very much against Obama. I'm anxious to see how many folks show up.

Franky   October 10th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hmmmm, first, it was my boy with all his parties and now is Palin!! Ohhh hell yeah!!! But this time in Virginia!!! Sorry to say but it seems like Senator McCain is not invited…

And I think she' also gonna drop the first puck at a hockey game! He was right!! I mean, the President from Pakistan, you know, LOL!!!

TyWebb   October 10th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Let's all have a rally when the results of "troopergate" are released. We can then discuss witchcraft, too.

KJL   October 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

There is something horribly wrong with McCain and Palin. McCain has already shown he is too aggressive against other countries, but now he and Palin are trying to incite racial hatred in the USA. And these people try to pretend they are patriots? There should be some way candidates can be recalled, because these evil people have no place on any ballot.

NV for Obama/Biden   October 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

She doesnt need to campaign - just put her lying hate inducing speech on a continuous loop and broadcast it on the Rush Limbaugh show….

I certainly hope that the secret service has stepped up their efforts to protect Sen. Obama - Sen. Biden and their families. It will only take one of those far- right, conservative, KKK card carrying - sheet wearing loonies to watch these McCain/Palin rallies where not only are the candidates whipping them up into a raging frenzy but the audience is spewing these vile words and you are going to have some mentally disturbed psycho who has been teetering on the edge already become a real threat to the safety of not only the candidates but anyone who doesn’t agree with republican politics.

This NASCAR family is voting for Obama/Biden!

marc s   October 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I think McCain would run over his own 200-year-old mother in the Straight Talk express if it meant being president.

Brian   October 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I hope she doesn't get run over by a car traveling 200+mph. Really.

hater not a debater   October 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The McCain campaign acknowledges the plan would shift the burden to taxpayers.

Sue   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Does this mean that McCain will run ads showing Palin as a Celebrity??
What a tool!

joyce   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

who in the blank cares. she is a lieing loosere who needs to stop draging her children around and put them in a stable inviroment and in school/

John Smith   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

There will probably be more "dead-brain" men to look at "beauty" rather than brain or intellect! I bet the British, Canadians, and even French are probably laughing at us. A nation that elected GWBush twice has failed to learn from the mistakes of the past and present in the face of "beauty."

Un-Decided Voter, Now Decided   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Way to go sarah… give 'em hell

Nervous in Texas   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Rally, you mean Klan meeting? And do you think she'll have anything new to say? Or do you think she'll answer any real questoins?

Denise   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Who cares where Palin is campaigning. Is she even relevant anymore?

McCain Palin style Fascism   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Keep spreading that hate and getting your lynch mob all riled up John. We'll be over here trying to get our country back on track. Maybe taking a peek or two to see how much your campaign of fear and division helps our guy Obama out on the electoral map. Let Steve Schmidt's pitbull Palin keep on barking. Everytime she barks, we donate and organize.

sue   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain and Palin are a disgrace to this country - inciting angry mobs rather than uniting this country. Tell me this isn't campaign first, and country last. McPlain will burn this great country down.

As a former Rep I'm ashamed!

Robert, TX   October 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain will lose because of his dirty tricks. The devisiveness he's inciting is harmful to the country.

We're all in a sad state. I lost 23K in two weeks, two weeks. Am I jumping up and down and saying "kill", no, nor am I jumping out of windows because I know the real meaning of life–my God and my family and friends. I will, however vote for the Obama/Biden ticket because I think he has better ideas for the country. We will get through this.

I lost a lot of money but I'm going to sleep well tonight because I know things will get better.

Obama/Biden 08

Dotty Helms, WI   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

She's perfect for NASCAR - going in circles and completely pointless.

Forget McCarthyism. Welcome to McCain/Palinism.   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Someone should follow her around handing out brand new white sheets to all her supporters. Maybe they dont fit into their parents sheets.

Jen   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

New Newsweek Poll Obama up by 11%. Keep rolling in the mud McFailin.

Stacey   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

And suddenly being "well liked" and "popular" is no longer a bad thing…
Enjoy your celebrity!

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Just hope she can keep her pie hole shut about alleging that Sen. Obama made attempts to prevent or slow a troop withdrawal from Iraq via secret meetings with Iraqi officials. Sarah should be happy about that, her running mate wants to keep this war in business for years to come. America does not need anymore of this Republican despicable duo
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN AND YES WE MUST BEAT THE LIKES OF MCPALIN.

ohio   October 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

GOP puts osama on ballots to make people think negative about OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! people lets support the truth

mike   October 10th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

It doesn't surprise me that the same people who think its exciting to watch cars drive in circles would also find Sarah Palin interesting to listen to….

Nana Lou   October 10th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

thats great because it will take all the Oil in Alaska to keep NASCAR happy!

Victor from MI   October 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Gee golly gosh, I hope she spews out more hatred! Every normal dog-gonnit red-blooded American loves that stuff donchaknow?

Shari, NY   October 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I am more concerned about the NY state absentee ballot foul up mis-spelling Obama's name. “County elections officials tell the newspaper that it was a typo that made it by THREE ROUNDS OF PROOF-READERS”. Oh yeah, my name is Cleopatra and I live on Nile River Street. Please believe me since I believe you!

Gov. Patterson, please investigate!!!

Ian   October 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Can't forget the most boring demographic out there.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

HOW APPROPRIATE! She was probably a pit girl in races past. Perfect setting for her gun toting, war loving, trailer park white trash moose butt.

jason   October 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

More hate speech for the heartland?

Why is Palin/MCCain trying to tear us apart at this moment of crisis?

Palin is a Patriot Act   October 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This circus comes complete with clowns and a petting zoo.

Joe in StL   October 10th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Great: More room for hate speech in the bigger venue.

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