October 11, 2008
Posted: 09:28 PM ET

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The view from the press box as Sarah Palin posed with members of the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers.
The view from the press box as Sarah Palin posed with members of the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers.

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – Although many Philadelphia Flyers fans cheered and clapped as Sarah Palin took to the ice at the Wachovia Center on Saturday night to drop the ceremonial puck kicking off this town's NHL season, their warm reception was no match for the 90 seconds of sustained booing that rumbled through the arena, drowning out most of the cheers in support of the Republican vice presidential nominee.

As Palin stepped onto the ice before a capacity crowd to drop the puck, joined by her daughters Willow and Piper, the arena's jumbotron flashed a futile message to the thousands of notoriously harsh Philadelphia sports fans in attendance.

"Flyers fans, show Philadelphia's class and welcome America's #1 hockey mom, Sarah Palin," the massive electronic message board pleaded, to little effect. Booing quickly erupted when the smiling candidate emerged from a tunnel leading onto the ice, muffling the applause of any Palin supporters in the crowd.

Some in the audience simply gave her a thumbs down gesture. Others called her names.

Palin spent about a minute and a half on center ice, posing for pictures with Flyers captain Mike Richards and New York Rangers assistant captain Scotty Gomez, an Alaska native. The crowd commotion was sustained for her entire time in the rink.

Palin's showing did not appear to help the Flyers, who looked hapless in the first period, giving up four goals to their rivals from New York. The governor stayed to watch the first two periods with family and staff in the box of Flyers owner Ed Snider, and by the time she departed the Wachovia Center for her hotel, the Flyers had narrowed the lead to 4-2.

Filed under: Sarah Palin


king   October 12th, 2008 9:55 am ET

well done philly"well done"

kevin heard   October 12th, 2008 9:21 am ET

Sarah Palin is "Bad News for this country. Her message is not one that resonates in this period of American suferring. After "W", we certaintly cannot afford a Scout Leader as VP.

kelvin   October 12th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Eventhough I am not from Philly, reading about their act makes me appreciate that city. A true American City which stands for all that America is - don't settle for less! God bless Philly.

kelvin   October 12th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Eventhough I am not from Philly, reading about their act makes me appreaciate that city. A true American City which stands for all that America is - don't settle for less! God bless Philly.

Soldier Girl   October 12th, 2008 8:12 am ET

She's out of her league!

Karen   October 12th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Thanks Philly! I'm a Met fan but now I'm rooting for your Phillies!

I was hoping that would be the reaction she'd get. The so-called "hockey mom" was booed at a hockkey game- how ironic.

And how inappropriate for Ed Snider to inject his politics into the arena and then expect fans to comply with this choice. Well, it backfired. Even with the loud music trying to drown out the boos and Palin again dragging her kids into the fray, it was obvious that this was a mistake. But I can guarantee if she would have been applauded overwhelmingly, the McCain campaign would have used that video over and over. Too bad.

terry   October 12th, 2008 7:22 am ET

Finally she gets some neg. taste and how she is NOT a hockey mom. and now reaching to soccer mom's…sigh..go back to Alaska and as they refer to us(outside..lower 48) don't go outside again once you reach wasilla.

Stephy   October 12th, 2008 7:02 am ET

Lets see if she can spin this and make it Obama fault. She and her sidekick have tried to pin everything else on him. Oh look the sun is comming up…That's Obama's fault.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

RO   October 12th, 2008 5:38 am ET

You get what you give, in this case hate.

Hispanic for Obama   October 12th, 2008 3:50 am ET

People in Philadelphia are just showing Palin their displeasure with her scare tactics. For every 1 person she's gained, she's lost 2 for McCain.

LOL I love this. Thanks America!!

Jason   October 12th, 2008 2:42 am ET

I'm not surprise that she has been booed.
The vicious hateful things that have been coming out of her mouth has no place in America today. She is an extremist

Vivita Johnson   October 12th, 2008 2:33 am ET

I guess she is not the "hockey mom" she thought she was. We as a American country need real solutions not this pretty woman attitiude.We have lost everything as a great nation except our dignity now we don't want to lose our respect because we want to shelter the hockey mom from asking tough questions. McCain is looking for a vice -president not a vice governor.

Fabian Blache   October 12th, 2008 2:28 am ET

Too bad I wasn't there to lend my voice to the effort. Booooo!

Dave N   October 12th, 2008 2:28 am ET

Nelson: HA-ha!

former Hillary supporter   October 12th, 2008 2:26 am ET

These people should show some respect for the future VP of America

Nicole in Ga   October 12th, 2008 2:25 am ET

After Palin's hate rallies this past week she deserves to be booed. Who does she think she is coming out of nowhere in Alaska and trying to cause race wars and hate down here ? Nothing like this happened in a long time until she opened her big mouth. Shame on John McCain for choosing such an running mate who now has an ETHICS violation. She should never again open her mouth to ever question the character of anyone.

Toye   October 12th, 2008 2:23 am ET

America must rediscover herself

Enzo - Canada   October 12th, 2008 2:23 am ET

I'm afraid this might be one of the nicest responses she could get considering all her racist references (dating back to her speech at the convention, by the way). I'm really happy to see that people are standing up against racism.

Shirley-Ohio   October 12th, 2008 2:22 am ET

Her personal attacks on Obama has ruined her reputation, not to mention her troopergate. There is always a respectable way to campaign without the negativity.

Scott Stump   October 12th, 2008 2:22 am ET

I knew I liked Philadelphians. Way to go Philly!

Uche Enyioko   October 12th, 2008 2:22 am ET

Gov. Palin, you got what you bargained. This is price of abuse of power, lies and negative actions against innocent citizens of our great nation.

PEACHES of LA   October 12th, 2008 2:21 am ET

2008 - 2012 - Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden

I approve of political competition but I do not approve of political character smears. When one opponent starts to smear the other that convinces me that they are trying to hide something. I am an Obama supporter AND A CHRISTIAN because he is a CHRISTIAN, a gentleman and does not have to stoop to the level of McCain and Palin.

Palin, I don't give you credit for being a sensible person because you burst onto the campaign and immediately agreed to be a "bull dog mouth piece." It is sad that you don't recognize what they are doing to you. Sorry you missed your true title. I was proud of you as a lady getting a chance to show that we can do a good job when given the opportunity; however, you have failed us ladies but you have satisfied that other party that will stoop to any measure to win. IT WILL NOT HAPPEN! You do not look cute when carrying out those scripts - definitely not looking like a beauty queen!!! YOU WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT SO YOU NEED NOT CAMPAIGN FOR IT NOW - UNDERHANDLEDLY! Poor McCain can't see your tactics.

Diane   October 12th, 2008 2:20 am ET

I hate to hear of anyone being booed…. but when you compare that to the hatred that the McCain campaign is creating…. well I guess the booing may have been deserved.

Angela   October 12th, 2008 2:20 am ET

Palin was found to be unethical

Palin is married to a separatist

Palin put her town in debt by the time she left her position as mayor.

Palin intially OKed the "bridge to nowhere" until she was pressured to stop it.

Palin OKed the "road to nowhere"

Palin was pathetic in answering questions from Katie Couric.

The Flyers fans felt they were seeing Bush when they saw Palin.

Colin   October 12th, 2008 2:18 am ET

I watched several videos of this and I love how they had to crank up the music in an attempt to drown out the BOOs for Palin. She's no hockey mom and every woman/mom I have talked to is offended by her claims of being this "hockey mom" and trying to use that to relate herself to everyday people. She deserved it, tells you what america really thinks of her.

Barrack_08   October 12th, 2008 2:07 am ET

Serves Her Right

Barrack - Biden 08

shebush   October 12th, 2008 2:04 am ET

well deserved reward for this brainless radical.

ber6964   October 12th, 2008 2:02 am ET

Good Job People she is a LOSER! How can someone vote for the first ticket in 200 years of history that have both been sactioned for unethical behavior??

Student in NY   October 12th, 2008 2:02 am ET

HOCKEY MOM MY…..

vomiting over the disgusting tactics of unamerican republicans….including palin, but shockingly…not McCain…one can't help being so old and vulnerable to the control of younger and distorted power hungry campaign confidants

Tina   October 12th, 2008 2:02 am ET

Hockey Moms for Obama!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

san   October 12th, 2008 2:02 am ET

I don't understand who was the idiot that decided this was a good idea! I am sick and tired of her using her kids!I can't stand her.

Sick&Tired   October 12th, 2008 2:00 am ET

GOOD… she deserved a good set of robust boos. I can't wait until this election is over. The republicans are really starting to look like a band of domestic terrorist themselves. So hateful and then have the nerve to claim so much faith and religous riteousness.

Sandy   October 12th, 2008 2:00 am ET

Wonder how Sarah felt with the shoe on the other foot. Think this will convince her teach her 'supporters' to become more tolerant?

rod   October 12th, 2008 1:59 am ET

looks like joe-six pack has made his statement loud and clearin philly

wegotfive   October 12th, 2008 1:55 am ET

Palin is the best thing to EVER happen to America

I will be voting McCain

I'm A Christian Too   October 12th, 2008 1:55 am ET

The worst is yet to come.

stanley cup   October 12th, 2008 1:51 am ET

people don't realize how psycho hockey moms are.

Janelle   October 12th, 2008 1:51 am ET

This Iowa woman loves the Philadelphia Flyers fans!

Let her go home   October 12th, 2008 1:51 am ET

Yikes! I guess hockey fans in Penn don't really support her?

Artola   October 12th, 2008 1:51 am ET

LOL!!!! I think I love you Philadelphia!!!! Tables have turned. She didn't seem to mind having people boo Obama at her rallies, now she sees how it feels to be booed! What goes around comes around As I recall McCain was booed on the trail when he visited a factory Looks like calling yourself a hockey mom isn't going to seal the deal, Sarah! By the way, aren't her children supposed to be in school. I know that this is a Saturday night, but it seems like they spend a lot of time on the campaign trail - all except for Bristol that is. I remember seeing them at the debate and that was for sure a school night.

sarsh   October 12th, 2008 1:50 am ET

Palin ought to arrested for inciting the public to commit atrocities on Obama.

Tom, KS   October 12th, 2008 1:49 am ET

I love Philly!

Former Republican forObama   October 12th, 2008 1:48 am ET

Proves people in the real world are tired of the Palin stunts. It's the economy stupid. The sad thing is after this campaign she won't have a career left in politics, she's too stupid to realise Mccain is going to recover just fine after they loose, while she gets to do all the dirty work and get blamed. Even now, people are excusing Mccain as a conglicted man who is being forced to go negative, while painting Sarah Paling has a mean spirited, rascist, war mongering, radical fanatic!!

Rachael, Orlando   October 12th, 2008 1:47 am ET

Sarah—time to take the gloves off even if McCain is afraid. Your huge audiences (60,000 in Orlando and 100,000 coming up Monday in Virginia, and the 70 million who watched your debate) all want you to take charge of this campaign and bring it home. Listen to the people and you will overcome.

Palin is Incompetent and Unfit   October 12th, 2008 1:46 am ET

Thank goodness Americans are finally standing up for the real and decent candidates of Obama and Biden and rejecting the false and hate-mongering tactics of McCain and Palin.
Palin has been caught and convicted of abuse of power and ethics violations in her State. These are impeachable offenses under the Alaska legislature.
We have already seen how ignorant and foolish she is. We have certainly seen the level of hatred, rage, and violence she openly causes and supports against Obama. The Secret Service is now investigating the McCain and Palin campaign for the tone and violence they are promoting. It rises to the level of Hate Crimes and is a Federal offense to threaten the life of a Presidential candidate.
McCain today acts "shocked' when one of his closest friends, the honorable John Lewis of Georgia, calls him down for the hatred, intolerance, and violence he is inciting and not denouncing. I am "shocked" McCain and Palin have not been arrested for what we have witnessed by them this week.
I can barely find words for how appalling their words and behavior are. They are disgusting and certainly are not Presidential material. The only thing they lead is hate, rage, and violence rallies. They are both unfit for office. Their own Party is denouncing them and yet they are still unrepentent. Is this what we want as examples for our children as to how our leaders behave?
I mute the TV every time a McCain ad comes on TV because I know it will be nothing but lies and hate language. I think the media should take a moral stand and stop running McCain ads and stop covering their hate rallies. The crowds are even now attacking the media at their events with racial slurs. The media should stay away.
Palin should be booed everywhere she appears. She is a disgrace. She is a hypocrite to the so-called religion she proclaims. She and McCain both are proven liars. FactCheckers have found 90% of their slander of Obama to be false and misleading. The truth doesn't matter to them. They just keep repeating the same lies that have been discredited over and over.
McCain and Palin should apologize to the nation for the level of hate and lies they have brought before us. Never have we seen such appalling behavior in a national campaign. They should be ashamed and the Republican Party should be ashamed of the image these two portray.
McCain and Palin are unfit for office. They have no decency, no character, and no integrity left. McCain is too old and Palin is totally incompetent. All Americans should reject their words and their behavior and send both back to the holes they crawled out of. Talk about un-American!

Robert S.   October 12th, 2008 1:44 am ET

They tried to turn the PA up louder to drown out the boos. Didn't work. Ed Snider should be ashamed of himself.

Dorian   October 12th, 2008 1:43 am ET

lol !! now that`s entertainment!!!!

Tracy-Oakley   October 12th, 2008 1:42 am ET

If she was truly a hockey mom then she should have known that she was going to get booed; so why in the world would she bring her young daughter to this event…How stupid can the McCain camp really be? geezzz

voter   October 12th, 2008 1:42 am ET

What a joke. Palin should go back to Alaska

tex   October 12th, 2008 1:41 am ET

truth be known she she probaly can't play hockey ,we know she is clueless about politics. go home ,raise your children SARA.

Timmy   October 12th, 2008 1:40 am ET

For once I must say, good job Phili!

Greg, San Francisco, CA   October 12th, 2008 1:40 am ET

She should never have been invited to drop the puck in the first place. I feel little sympathy for Sarah Palin given the way she has handled herself of late, but quite a bit for Willow and Piper. They should never have been put in that position. Another great parenting decision to go along with 'not blinking' when you were asked to join the ticket knowing your daughter was pregnant and would soon become the focus of national media attention.

Amy, NY   October 12th, 2008 1:38 am ET

Makes no difference. 100,000 people are turning out to see her Monday in Virginia at NASCAR. Sarah is the future and she'll be running for president in 2012 and again in 2016.

Once she gets that loser and wimp McCain off her back, we ll have her in the White House.

Meanwhile it's unlike;y that the wimp appeaser Barack Hussein Osama will last 4 years. He'll probably be impeached as unemployment reaches 20% and people are selling apples in the street.. Oh what a sweet day that will be as Osama and his angry racist wife packup to leave the White House.

You Reap What You Sow   October 12th, 2008 1:36 am ET

this getting painful out here for Palin/McCain………Her actions this past week is coming to the forefront. Voters are looking for positive message not negativity and her speech on the stump has been very hateful. McCain should do something about Palin before he self-destruct because it's obvious to me Palin is looking to help herself for 2012. This is no longer John McCain's campaign……..that is another obvious point.

BadPolitics   October 12th, 2008 1:35 am ET

No video? Although i don't like her a single bit, I wish people were more respectful. No point in being cromagnons.

Richard Besel   October 12th, 2008 1:35 am ET

Although I do not agree with a number of Gov. Palin's policy positions (see richardbesel.blogspot.com), I thought this story was a sad one. I can't imagine how I would feel if I were running for office and so many people decided to boo me. But then again, maybe if she had different policy beliefs she wouldn't get as much negative attention.

Kate   October 12th, 2008 1:33 am ET

I AM A FEMALE CONSERVATIVE VOTER AND I HAVE BEEN APPALLED AT HOW JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN HAVE BEEN RUNNING THIS CAMPAIGN. SHAME ON THEM!

SOME CHRISTIAN VALUES THEIR PALIN!

OR IS THAT A FAKE CHRISTIAN!

babs   October 12th, 2008 1:30 am ET

Palin please do not be part of this circus anymore and just go out with dignity - for your children's sake. Remember, everyone will ALWAYS have access to the internet and instant video from now on.

Peace.

J.R.   October 12th, 2008 1:30 am ET

So hockey fans have more intelligence than they are sometimes given credit for.

What next?   October 12th, 2008 1:30 am ET

Obama is a uniter? Indeed.

NC   October 12th, 2008 1:30 am ET

so i guess the people in Phillie saw the witch come out,I thought the Kenyan preacher prayed it out of her at her church,the film was shone on national TV ,she need to go back to him with all the nastiness shes been saying about Obama,dont she know as ahe call herself a christian that god dont like ugly his power wins everytime

fmr. Hillary Supporter now for McCain   October 12th, 2008 1:28 am ET

Ignorant, stupid and self righteous people have no respect for humanity. but then again the people who booed Palin aren't human at all.

But that's OK because the more she's attacked, the more popular she becomes and she is getting more popular.

So keep up the good work, Ignorant, stupid and self righteous "HUMANOIDS".

McCain/Palin '08

sue   October 12th, 2008 1:27 am ET

No surprise, we all knew this was going to happen. She's lucky they didn't throw things at her…So could someone tell me why she would bring her young daughters with her?
Why would she knowingly want to expose them to this?
She has decided to play the game & have a major roll in it. Her under age daughters should not be part of it.

Change   October 12th, 2008 1:27 am ET

GO SARAH!!!!

Atheist from California   October 12th, 2008 1:27 am ET

Good bye, Sarah! We just had for eight years (!!!) one ignorant extremist as a president , we will not survive another one.

Obama/Biden 2008

Ken, Republican Voting for Obama   October 12th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Taste of her own medicine, are these the Americans who see America the way Obama sees it, a country where you are judged by character and not by the color of your skin. You reap what you sawed.

TJ   October 12th, 2008 1:25 am ET

I wish I could see a video and hear and see the booing, for a change.

Susan, California   October 12th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Philadelphia has spoken.

Mia and Mike   October 12th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Gotta love Philly! But I don't know why she would want to subject herself and her daughters to this. Philly is heavily democratic, and although this was a national hockey game with devoted fans, including hockey moms, this was just not her type of crowd. These are extremely hardworking folks who can see through bs as clear as day.

Paul   October 12th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Way to go Philadelphia……Thats what I call a well deserved warm reception for "The Hockey Mom"….. Ya Know Joe, I can still see Russia from my front yard…….. OBAMA 08……

James   October 12th, 2008 1:24 am ET

There is no surprises here. This lady incites and divides people like no other politician in recent history. I have been out registering voters , and in has been amazing how many very angry Republicans are changing there party affiliation. Many of these folks have some very choice words for Palin.

Ray Fisher   October 12th, 2008 1:24 am ET

I hope someone sticks a puck in her mouth to keep her from saying something stupid. Next time, let Tina Fey do the honors!!!

Ken   October 12th, 2008 1:24 am ET

Perhaps she should try Edmonton or Calgary next time. Or maybe Phoenix.

Cathy   October 12th, 2008 1:23 am ET

Where is the headline that Palin gets McCain's position wrong again on a foreign issue. Now it's regarding North Korea and removing them from the terrorist list. Does McCain and Palin even talk to each other when they aren't campaigning together???

steve   October 12th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Support for Palin has dwindled down to the hard, bitter core. If she can get booed that loudly at an NHL game (even in Philly), it's game over.

Fred   October 12th, 2008 1:22 am ET

I hate them for being ahead of the Dodgers in the Pennant race…. But when it comes to politics….. the Philadelphia sports fans are A-OK!

JERMAINE   October 12th, 2008 1:21 am ET

I almost feel sorry for her…almost!

okified   October 12th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Palin deserves to be booed by normal Americans for several reasons. First her appeal to the worst side of human nature in her hate-filled rallies.
Second, her denial of wrong doing in what was clearly an abuse of power in her crusade to get her brother-in-law fired, putting all her employees in a very difficut position.
Thirdly, for dragging those children with her everywhere as props. Why aren't they in school? Why is that poor special needs child constantly seen being dragged off a plane or to a rally or fundraiser in the middle of the night? She's every cliche that women have struggled to overcome in order to be taken seriously. She looked so surprised when she heard the boos–doesn't she understand the people that worship her are an unbalanced and ignorant few?

sarahinfla   October 12th, 2008 1:19 am ET

What goes around come around….McCain / Palin just don't get it. They can not win with just there base….The country is headed down the toilet. and we need to unite. Because our enemies are waiting to pounce. Instead of uniting the country and preparing for the worst. McCain / Palin continue to create hatred and sow seeds of seperation and destruction…..John McCain no honor…John do you really love america?

Mike O'Brien   October 12th, 2008 1:19 am ET

Sometimes, I think, what kind of 'fastasy world' does Sarah Palin live in ? When 'reality' sets in, today, tomorrow or a week from now.., with last Thursday nights 'debate' and previous 'interviews'.., Sarah Palin is "not" ready for prime-time or to be Vice President or President. Senator Joe Biden, Charles Gibson and Katie Couric proved that. Sarah Palin is way over her head and 'out of her league'. The best thing for the Democratic Party is Sarah Palin. Mike in Montana

C W   October 12th, 2008 1:19 am ET

Cool! Philly calls 'em like it sees 'em!

AVR   October 12th, 2008 1:17 am ET

Total Lack of Judgement,

Why would Palin subject her young daughters to that torment. Hockey fans or not, Philly is strongly democratic. After the heated week, she should know that she wouldn't get a warm reception. Considering the fact that the fans had been drinking, I can only imagine the ugly language the kids might have endured.

Why would she subject her kids to that torment just for a Photo OP?

Mary   October 12th, 2008 1:17 am ET

"Oh what a tangle web we weave, but yet we practiced to deceive." Good for you Flyer's Fans!

Obama/Biden 08′ 12′

G-Man   October 12th, 2008 1:17 am ET

She ain't seen nothing yet.

Karen   October 12th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Good. You throw garbage out all week, you get garbage back.

Jack   October 12th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Watch the YouTube on this and look for the Obama sign in the crowd.

Joe Reed   October 12th, 2008 1:16 am ET

That woman had no business being there…her hate preaching will not work there.

Achille Salesh   October 12th, 2008 1:16 am ET

I don't know what is she looking for, Mrs "Power Abuse".
She was asked a tongue-in-question :" why did Alaska sold 75% of his oil to China ".

She stupidly said it wasn't that much amount that was sold to China.
So the questionner just laughed at her for ignoring how goes the State she's ruling.

Amazing for a VP. A Woman who should became commander in Chief if Granpa Mc Cain decide to rest a little in a nursing home, or if the Creator states his final sentece for John.

christin   October 12th, 2008 1:15 am ET

That' s right philly,tell her keep it on the campaing trail!

AR   October 12th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Palin must be such an airhead, she doesn't realize all Philly fans know how to do is boo…

sylvia   October 12th, 2008 1:14 am ET

I think palin ought to be ashamed of herself for inciting klu klux klan tactics against obama. Where does she get off in saying that obama "pals around with terrorists" when she herself is inciting violence among crowds to harm another human being…she needs to check herself because she herself is a Terrorist. Another thing, she keeps harping about obama not being 'truthful" when she herself has lied about her role in the Troopergate firing. This woman is a VINDICTIVE EVIL human being (wolf in sheeps clothing if you will, isn't this in the Bible?) and has the audacity to call herself a "Christian"..GOD help us all…in the event she could (although very unlikely) win the VP position, for those of you who voted/sided against her in any way (voiced negative remarks, voted for Obama, made fun of her , etc…) you better beware lest she does what she did to her brother-in-law to you…she will send out her Dude dog to getcha(wink)

CMG   October 12th, 2008 1:14 am ET

Sarah is no longer a star, but rather a dark cloud.

Ian   October 12th, 2008 1:14 am ET

GO OBAMA AND GO RANGERS

OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 12th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. number 1 hockey mom got booed. Im not surprised. "number 1 hockey mom a phoney and a liar. Send her back to alaska with her acid tongue.

ShelbyinSeattle   October 12th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Consider me a Flyers Fan from now on!

TS from PA   October 12th, 2008 1:12 am ET

i love my city.

Linda   October 12th, 2008 1:11 am ET

LOL - where's the video of that? Serves her right - I guess the Hockey Moms and Joe Six-Packs are sobering up to reality and finding out how America REALLY feels….

Indepedent for Obama   October 12th, 2008 1:11 am ET

Toxic, selfish, liar. Why did McCain pick this woman? Romney, Huckabee, even Ron Paul would have been better. But this woman has step on the scene, launched out some of the most divisive rhetoric ever at a convention and now our country is more divided than I have witness in at least 20 years. Shame and sad.

Mark G   October 12th, 2008 1:11 am ET

Serves her and the McCain campaign right. They shouldn't be pushing her off where people don't want her…oh wait…that would be as a VP candidate as most people in America see right through her and don't think she belongs here.

A Men   October 12th, 2008 1:11 am ET

Palin should be arrested ASAP
Who could have thought that they could find someone more EVIL than Bush/Chaney–the Beasts grow and grow

vanessa   October 12th, 2008 1:10 am ET

in my opinion, that's just plain disrespectful. i'm probably voting obama-biden, but that's still not right.

sometimes i wish this country still had the aspect of respect, especially when it comes to our leaders, even if we may disagree with them.

FRAN   October 12th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Sarah better prepare for more of this.

Sadie, Dayton OH   October 12th, 2008 1:09 am ET

LOL! What do you think of 'Joe Six-Pack' now, Palin? Your cutesy, ditzy persona is NOT what we need in the White House! You're telling me of the MANY qualified, intelligent women Republicans to choose from, this is the best McCain could do? She couldn't get a warm reception amongst her hockey 'peers'!

Florida For Barack!   October 12th, 2008 1:09 am ET

LMAO!! I'm not surprised, seriously they booed Santa, what was she thinking??

mcfear mcsenile my friends my friends   October 12th, 2008 1:09 am ET

good she is a fake
a total fake my friends
she is the worse this country could come up with

RA   October 12th, 2008 1:07 am ET

Oops! Does CNN have video of this event?

no way, no how no mccain, no palin   October 12th, 2008 1:07 am ET

Serves you right Palin, you are too divisive, Philly aint got time for that.

Michelle   October 12th, 2008 1:07 am ET

Hate brings back hate! She brought this all on herself. I just wished she didn't drag those sweet children into all of this madness. Todd Palin should have been watching his kids instead of "playing" Governor of Alaska. How is he going to hold "Governor" meetings with the Alaskan officials, while Palin wasn't around. How can she control the country (if McCain dies) if she can't even control her own man! Todd stay home and take care of your children. Your wife does not need you as a shadow, but your children NEED a parent!

vivian harper-jones   October 12th, 2008 1:07 am ET

i am tired of people voting because of calored or thinking that that a black person is not capable of doing a good job. i greed up in canada in the 50 th befor the american defectid an came to canada we had know problem now we do . if american is the melting pot what is thers problem of calord. obomia is what thay need,

RA   October 12th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Does CNN has video of this event?

tobias merriweather   October 12th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Ummm - I guess ole' Sarah P. (and J.M.) should take the response as a sign that they aren't as "popular" as they would have hoped. Sure it's one thing to be received sooo warmly when their out on the campaign trail but these were REAL people and not just folk's who think or believe that they're going to save them from that terrible terrible Obama. What a shame to have one's children with you when you're given a resounding booooo. Mommy what does booo mean?
Uhh I guess it means that we're really popular honey. Now go to bed…

Bradley In Colorado   October 12th, 2008 1:06 am ET

I always liked hockey. Palin kinda started ruining it for me for a while back there (what with all the "Hockey-mom" gibberish), but now it's all good.

DEV KARAN   October 12th, 2008 1:05 am ET

this was the sound byte of real hockey moms…shall we say !!!

AllGodsChildren   October 12th, 2008 1:04 am ET

Awwww…not all hockey moms are "fanatics," are they, Sarah?

Guess ultra-conservative, nut-case crowds are the ONLY ones cheering for you from the FAR right…you just lost the campaign for your new friend, John McCain! He shot himself in the foot when he brought you on board. You better believe it!

Tsk, tsk. You know God rewards those who play fair and without hatred and bigotry and punishes those who sow seeds of discord and division. You didn't understand that from reading the Good Book? But hey, good luck back in Alaska! When the dust settles, you can settle down and be a good little grandma to your teen daughter's illegitimate little bundle of joy. YOU betcha!

cw   October 12th, 2008 1:03 am ET

That's what she get for telling lies and misleading the American people.

the dude   October 12th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Wish they had the video!

jonny   October 12th, 2008 1:03 am ET

I boo Palin and McCain everytime I see them on the news.

I usually also give the finger at the TV.

Theresa in Minneapolis   October 12th, 2008 1:03 am ET

I guess she's not America's #1 hockey mom, after all…

Kamp   October 12th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Booing the Hockey Mom? What was she thinking taking her daughters out there? The ultimate humiliation.

dkew   October 12th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Well, it would seem that hockey fans are not too impressed with "Barbie". Thank goodness they know an idiot when they see/hear one

Barack   October 12th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Good, she's not America's hockey mom.

Rob   October 12th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Her own kind don't even like her! That says it all right there. Go home Palin, no one likes you in case you haven't noticed yet.

lea   October 12th, 2008 1:00 am ET

Must have been a real shock to her to find out that Americans have brains and we all don't march lock step in tune with the right wing conservative base that has embraced her.

DR   October 12th, 2008 1:00 am ET

CNN, come on…… tell the truth. If anyone want to see the actual video, please go on HuffingtonPost.com and watch for yourself. They tried so hard to drown out the boos with the music but they couldn't which there was a couple of people with Obama/Biden signs too.

KofTX   October 12th, 2008 1:00 am ET

THIS IS HILARIOUS!!!

keith Franklin, Tn   October 12th, 2008 12:59 am ET

Uh oh!! Looks like the Flyer fans are playing "gotcha hockey"!!!

Never has so much been said about anyone who has so little substance as Palin.

C'mon Palin …sit down with some of the mainstream media and answer some "tough" questions….not like Hannity's fan corner.

jft   October 12th, 2008 12:59 am ET

Poor hockey mom .. she do better in GOP rally……HATE.HATE.HATE….

Not VP Material   October 12th, 2008 12:59 am ET

Palin abused her power! This is what we should be talking about right now. She was governor for less than two years and already abused her power. She was not even strong enough to tell her fake eskimo heritage husband to stay out of her office and her affairs.

kirsten   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

OMG! I think i just pee'd a little.

SC for Hillary   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

There is no EXPLANATION for IGNORANT DISRESPECTFUL PEOPLE EXCEPT THEY HAVE NO HOME TRAINING. IGNORANT EQUAL FOOLS.

Tom in Delaware   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Ah, the City of Brotherly Love…they even threw snowballs at Santa Claus.

Greg, Atlanta   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Wow. She's even lost the support of Joe Six-Pack. What a train wreck.

Barack-the-Vote   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Surprised? Nope. Seems as though Americans are alot smarter than we get credit for. Maybe she should toss the the jump ball at a Dallas "Mavericks" game?

Steve in LV,NV   October 12th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Looks like the luster has come her image as a hockey mom. Imagine her getting booed at a hockey game! now that's really good!

For a moment I thought she was Wonder Woman…Govenor, hockey mom to 5 kids, wife, pitbull with lipstick,…Guess not quite. McSame sure got quite catch! Oh, let's not forget "Troopergate"…Even better!

Obama/Biden 08/12

Kamp   October 12th, 2008 12:57 am ET

To those who think using the name "Barry" for Barack is a put down, let me set you straight. He was born Barack Obama. As a child, his nickname was Barry. Barry is a term of endearment, not a fake name as you purport.

Michelle W.   October 12th, 2008 12:56 am ET

You gotta love Philly fans! This article made me so happy….If I was there, I would have been booing as well.

Ke Lee   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

The writer certainly heard only what he wanted to hear.

cecil   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

As Palin stepped onto the ice before a capacity crowd to drop the puck, joined by her daughters.

Did They Bring That Baby?

You Betcha!

Orville Lewis   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Palin is now a footnote.

1. There would have been a time for such a word.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his (her) hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing. (Emphasis mine) Macbeth - Shakespeare

Sarah Smiles When Her Supporters Yell "Kill Him"   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Fox News and AP say mostly cheers.
The audio says mostly boos.

The fact is Ed Snider, the president of the Flyers is a longtime bush/republican contributor and gave the max to McCain.

I'm a Flyer Fan, but I'm glad they lost tonight.

Ron , West Coast   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Hurray ! Bravo ! Those Philadelphia fans are no dummies ……
They can see through the Bull . They will not be used by " the hockey mom "…… They are known for their great Philly Cheese steaks , not for being idiots .
Those people paid their good hard earned money to see a great hockey game , not to see the ice queen from Alaska .
She is also a terrible role model, what with her family situation .
She needs to go back to Fargo , or northern exposure , or where ever the " Heck " she comes from . She and John McBush appear to be tearing the country apart , with their retoric , and lies .

cecil   October 12th, 2008 12:55 am ET

As Palin stepped onto the ice before a capacity crowd to drop the puck, joined by her daughters.

Did They Bring That Baby?

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   October 12th, 2008 12:54 am ET

Thanks Philly!

Doris,Memphis,TN   October 12th, 2008 12:54 am ET

This "Chihuahua in Chapstick" does not represent women of this century.

Ernest Shealy   October 12th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Now she knows what it is like to be at the other end of jeers and boos….Shame on her for her hateful rhetoric against Obama…. She has created the most hatefilled campaign I have ever witnessed in U.S. elections…..

cecil   October 12th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Palin Is A Disgrace, And Unfit TO Hold The Office Of VP Of The United States!

She's A Flag Burner. And A Hate Monger!

I wouldn't Be Surprise If She Were Stil A Member Of The "AIP".

Who Is The Real Sara Palin, She's Only Been At It For About A Month Right!

Karl Rove sucks   October 12th, 2008 12:51 am ET

all politics for john McCain even with the boos

Pat   October 12th, 2008 12:51 am ET

Just desserts. She is just getting a taste of her own medicine. If she sprouts abject negativity throughout her campaign, expect that it will come back to hit her sooner or later. Pity her two young daughters who were unwittingly dragged into this uncomfortable situation…

chris   October 12th, 2008 12:51 am ET

I'm sure McCain will want Obama to "repudiate" the fans that booed Palin… or will call them "unpatriotic" since they weren't wearing lapel pins or something… or claim they're all "extreme/divisive/angry" and nothing like GOPsupporters.

Bryan Kirchoff   October 12th, 2008 12:51 am ET

Why do we expect our candidates to be more civil and refined than we, as a society, are?

Bryan Kirchoff
St. Louis

alisha   October 12th, 2008 12:50 am ET

I don't like Palin, but I feel sorry for her, mostly because her children were there and no one wants to have that done in front of their kids. She did not look like it bothered her, but the kids had to see their mother get booed. She should just stay away from sporting events, all politicians should.

Arkansas Undertaker   October 12th, 2008 12:48 am ET

I know the Alaskan Hockey Mom wanst treated like this!

Well now she knows how her messages of HATE and being recieved!

patricia Modica   October 12th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Palin when is it going to sink into your head…….your popularity has sunk.
Take your lies and smears and GO HOME!

Chief   October 12th, 2008 12:48 am ET

God bless my home town Philadelphia: it has a blue-collar core that sniffed out Palin's hypocritical BS and careerist fakery and gave her the rasberries. Mooselini needs to go back to Alaska and her $552,000 home built by her contractor friends of that famed Wasilla sports complex . You Betcha Caribou Barbie.

Kim Denver   October 12th, 2008 12:48 am ET

She should know better than to put her kids through this. Just because she is a hockey mom — doesn't mean that she can talk trash all day and show up on the ice and expect a warm reception!

cecil   October 12th, 2008 12:47 am ET

Did She Bring Her "AIP" Pals With Her!

She's An Unfit Mother!

ChristiansForObama   October 12th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Well, Gov. Mrs. Todd Palin, what goes around comes around. You started unchristianlike rumors, non truths and abusive language, expect to receive what you dish out back to return.

bibek   October 12th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Cant say i am happy to hear that but i am glad people finally recognize the real Palin.

brenda from charleston sc   October 12th, 2008 12:45 am ET

philly, ah the city of brotherly love…and high crime rate, high unemployment rate, 90% black, poor and socialist democrats democratdefinately disrespectful of women and children regardless of their political affiliation.

bob in LA   October 12th, 2008 12:45 am ET

When you put Sarah in front of the real Joe Six Packs- sports fans, you will hear how she is recieved. By keeping her in these isolated events where the chorus is there to hear you, all you will get is the cool-aid.
Welcome to the REAL America Sarah!

Tom D   October 12th, 2008 12:44 am ET

She should be boo'd. Look at the hate and division she and McCain have spread these past few weeks.

Stan   October 12th, 2008 12:44 am ET

According to FOX (of all people), Palin intentionally dressed her 7 year old daughter in a Flyers jersey and brought the girl out onto the ice in order to dampen the crowd's boos. Palin apparently bragged about this at an event earlier that day.

Using your children as human shields against criticism - what's wrong with this woman?!

John S   October 12th, 2008 12:43 am ET

Philadelphia, I take back every single negative thing I have ever said about you. I am a diehard hockey fan and your team has given me nothing but grief over the years. But I will say one thing about Philadelphia, they always tell it like it is. They don't BS around and are straight and upfront. Good job on showing Sarah Palin shes isn't wanted in the Oval Office. Loved it. I am so proud of you people it makes me almost want to be a Flyers fan. Almost. LOL

Ndidi, ogus.   October 12th, 2008 12:43 am ET

This woman apparently have no shame. Abuse of power is no joke.

David   October 12th, 2008 12:43 am ET

Smart people in Philly !!!

Scare of Palin's so called Christian behavior   October 12th, 2008 12:42 am ET

I was never fooled, and it appears that most of America is on to Sarah Palin. She grins while saying negative things about her apponents, and trying to rile up hate at their ralleys, and claims she's a Christian. Some example. But I'll pray for her, McCain and the goodness of the Amerian people.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2008 12:42 am ET

boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob   October 12th, 2008 12:41 am ET

betcha she just deserves that boo ..

David   October 12th, 2008 12:41 am ET

If it makes Palin feel better, Philadelphia sports fans boo almost everyone, including Santa Claus.

Barbara Zimmerman   October 12th, 2008 12:41 am ET

And who's fault is all this terrible racism remarks now? The McCain/Palin duo started this who terrible mess. So sad I want to cry listening to all the nasty things being sent across the airwaves. The twisted,sneering out of context messages they are so frivolously spewing. By the time they finish their desperate, feeble try at winning the election I will need a shrink. I can't believe how they keep repeating such dribble. "But what goes around comes around"
We should send Palin back to Alaska where they need her with a gift basket of lipstick, hockey pucks,and a subscription to the NewYork Times .

Over taxed, over worked   October 12th, 2008 12:41 am ET

Somebody should of body checked her.

Happy in Arizona   October 12th, 2008 12:40 am ET

SAREH GO BACK TO ALASKA.

sam Sackllah   October 12th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Sarah Palin might be a nice person on the surface but I believe that she is a very sneaky person, she lied about her daughter, her going out with her husbands business partner, the bridge, the idea that she saved money as a mayor, the firing of the alaska police commissioner. and if this is what McCain believes is the most qualified person to be vice president out of all the people in this country, McCain should be the one people are scared of not Obama.
McCain left his wife for a rich woman after she stood by him when he was a prisoner. He also has lied about being for the veterans check with the veteran organizations, of all people he should be with the veterans. He was a prisoner but he never saw war.

USMC Vietnam Vet
Marble Mountain, Vietnam

Kim in AZ   October 12th, 2008 12:39 am ET

I'm movin' to Philly!

Independent   October 12th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Well, it seems the press will not do their job here, so the people will do it for them huh?
Yes, the press should be all over the fact that the McCain campaign has said that the panel that investigated Palin was all Obamas people, or because of Obamas people. NOT TRUE! The panel was a BIPARTISON group of 12 Alaska legislators started 3 years ago. Of the 12 members, 8 were republican, and 4 were democrat, and they all voted unanimously on the descision, as well as to release the report. The head prosecuter is a very well respected strong conservative. By the way, the very conservative Alaska Supreme Court also voted unanimous to allow the probe to continue after the Palins attempted to shut it down. Everything about this reeks of lie after lie after lie. DO YOUR JOB PRESS!! Way to go Pennsylvania!!!

Walmart mom   October 12th, 2008 12:38 am ET

I think thats enough said. I do feel sorry for her children. I wish she wouldn't have brought them. I thought family was off limits there for you dont parade them around. Humm I see a double standard..
As for the hockey fans good for them…

Pat   October 12th, 2008 12:38 am ET

What goes around, comes around.

Jeanine G   October 12th, 2008 12:37 am ET

despite what the promoters expected, the fans made their feelings known…PA is not with Palin and McCain.

I'm sure they were terribly shocked & will claim the entire hockey game was infiltrated by Obama supporters….but the fact is they just aren't into you John.

NC = Blue in '08   October 12th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Go Flyers fans. Look it up on youtube…it's great.

switcher   October 12th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Good job, Sarah Palin got what she deserves.

Pamela   October 12th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Obama should own a car dealership becasue he is a heck of a

salesman…but anyone who would raise any tax with the ecocomic

troubles is an idiot. I think the left is afraid of Sarah because

they know she can beat thier guy and that is why thye are acting like

children and ridiculing everything Sarah does.

scott   October 12th, 2008 12:34 am ET

At this point she needs to stop bringing her kids out, they are going to remember this as "people really do not like my mom"

Don MacDonald   October 12th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Well Im a Canadian so I guess I dont really have a dog in this fight but it seems to me that this woman by her dialogue is attempting to spread hate and mistrust. From the outside looking in it looks very dirty and shallow. Then theres the whole ethics question, what a suprise. It must be a Republican prerequisite to do whatever it takes to get your way no matter who you kick around. I really hope their campaign of hate doesn't lead to another 4 years of Bushism as ultimately it will filter down negatively to the rest of the world including my country.

And to Sarah Palin……Shame Shame Shame… Your giving us real Northern RedNecks a bad name…

miss yawning   October 12th, 2008 12:34 am ET

ha ha..am speechless

Stephen in Red Bluff   October 12th, 2008 12:34 am ET

She was warned that she would be jeered, so what does she do? She brings her children out with her to experience the political mud firsthand.

Now, I hear, she's complaining that "they booed Piper!"

Perhaps if you'd quit using your children whenever their appearance serves a political purpose, you'd understand how ridiculous you sound.

I only hope that Piper is too young to realize how badly her own mother is treating her by using her as a political shield.

Bobby   October 12th, 2008 12:33 am ET

HAHAHA!! Philly fans always come through when you need them.

jn   October 12th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Awesome!

horace   October 12th, 2008 12:31 am ET

If I was there I would bood Palin right out of the place. She is a law breaker!!! She think she is somebody, but too 58% of us joe six pack, hokey fans, redneck, & average joes thinks she not worthy to be aV.P.

Dave L   October 12th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Just the crowd's way of saying "Puck you, Palin."

Martha Hussein Baker for Barack   October 12th, 2008 12:31 am ET

America is speaking to you Sarah. Get the message?

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

YES WE CAN!

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon   October 12th, 2008 12:30 am ET

There goes the hockey vote.

Next…NASCAR?

Liberal in Chicago   October 12th, 2008 12:30 am ET

I bet that's not the reception she expected…

bad Obama mama   October 12th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Mrs.Palin is bringing to much pain and more of the same to the game is insane on the campaign. Too much baggage is insane on the campaign. Palin need to me at the house and fix her problem. USA don't need any more problem than what the USA already have. So at this point somebody need to drag Palin by the arm and tell her to get the stepping or hit the road Jack and don't come no moe no moe no moe.

Susan   October 12th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Finally, a reality check for Palin and her handlers. She has been kept so isolated in rallies that are in highly conservative areas that it is conceivable that this is the first time that she has seen that she is less than popular in the wider world.

Time after time   October 12th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Who in the world thought she would be welcome in Philadelphia? Who is running the McCain campaign? Mickey Mouse??

Not without a fight   October 12th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Obamacrats and Obamcans we must not stop now. The Gop will do whatever it takes to take us off message these last couple of weeks. Don't let these polls fool you, we are going to win this election by making our case to the American people. By speaking to the single mother, the uninsured student, the underpaid underemployed teacher, the unemployed factory worker, the newly registered American, the college student who doesn't know how they are going to pay for school next semester. The senior citizen who's fixed income is barely enough to pay for the medicaid. The young entrepreneur seeking capital to start the new technological driven idea, the veteran who needs rehabilitation and care, I could go on all day.

That one and some 08

Kyle   October 12th, 2008 12:29 am ET

It's a Philadelphia sporting event. What the hell did anyone expect? Maybe the Flyers owner should have put the money he spent for to show up, to a better use.

Bob   October 12th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Not a surprise that in a city where crime is on the rise and 32.5% is African American, the highest in the city, that they would boo for anyone who was not the mighty Obama.

Most people this election are not voting for a candidate whom they have listened too and accept their beliefs. This election is very simply, the vote for the person you want to see as president regardless of what they believe in.

Obama could be for guns and gang killing and the african american community would be for him as much as he is now telling them to take responsibility for their kids, to be good parents and so on.

James S from the bronx   October 12th, 2008 12:28 am ET

thats because they know shes a phony and most them feel their intelligence has been insulted by John Insane for choosing someone whom many of them might be more qualified to be V.P

marty b   October 12th, 2008 12:28 am ET

i WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE VIDEO

NANCY, MONTANA   October 12th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Well well the honeymoon seems to be over, good for the hockey crowd, who are solid Americans that can't be bought by 'mavericks' and folksey charm, doggoneit you betcha!

S. Boatman   October 12th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Boooooo! GET OFF THE ICE!

John   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Not surprised at all !!

Mike Snowden   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

She should be booed, this woman is a terrible example of a U.S. Governor. People around the world listen to her speak and laugh falsely believing that this is the 'Best' America can produce.

Lee   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Go Philidelphians! Wish I would have been there to join in the booing! What a disgrace to women, not a role model (unless you think winking during a debate is fine). She has lowered standards for women. After equating Obama with terrorists, what do you expect?

John   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

This is the most ridiculous campaign I have seen in my whole life. How in the world Mc/Palin campaign can run away from these kind of comments saying they do not believe in it when it is said in one of their own campaign to their supporters. If they want to correct these kind of pastors, they should do that in front of that same audience right there, not afterwards. It looks like they are trying to really dividing this ailing nation and not sure where is their true love that they claim for the country. I am simply amazed how a true Christian will ever say some thing like this!!!

Denise   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Ha ha ha ha ha ha. I guess not everyone loves your Joe six pack ways, huh Palin?

Kiwi   October 12th, 2008 12:27 am ET

We watch with great interest from down under and wonder why MC has chosen such a poor character like Sarah Palin ??

Sarah Smiles When Her Supporters Yell "Kill Him"