October 11, 2008
Posted: 12:40 PM ET

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Gov. Sarah Palin greeted Pennsylvania voters at a Sheetz store in Altoona, cradling her son Trig in a baby carrier.
Gov. Sarah Palin greeted Pennsylvania voters at a Sheetz store in Altoona, cradling her son Trig in a baby carrier.

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania (CNN) – Sarah Palin charged resolutely into the culture wars on Saturday, painting Barack Obama as a radical on abortion rights and drawing attention away from the troubled economy and an ethics investigation that concluded she abused her power as Alaska governor.

“In times like these with wars and financial crisis, I know that it may be easy to forget even as deep and abiding a concern as the right to life, and it seems that our opponent kind of hopes you will forget that,” Palin told a Pennsylvania crowd. “Like so much else on his agenda, he hopes that you won’t notice how radical, absolutely radical his idea is on this and his record is until its too late.”

Palin has mostly avoided raising her opposition to abortion rights on the campaign trail since she was tapped as John McCain’s running mate, a fact she readily acknowledged in her remarks. But Palin said Obama’s record on the matter is too extreme to be ignored, and she spent 10 minutes of her 30-minute speech discussing abortion.

“A vote for Barack Obama is a vote for activist courts that will continue to smother the open and democratic debate that we deserve and that we need on this issue of life,” she said.

Palin skewered Obama for voting “present” while in the Illinois State Senate on a bill that would have required medical care for fetuses that survived abortion. Obama actually voted present on three pieces of similar legislation.

“So in short, Senator Obama is a politician who has long since left behind even the middle ground on the issue of life,” she said.

Palin spoke in detail about praying along with her husband Todd about “the challenges to come” before giving birth to their son Trig, who has Down Syndrome. Palin’s remarks earned her loud applause, and an “Amen” from one man in the audience.

But the governor kept the focus primarily on Obama, highlighting in particular a remark Obama made about sex education while campaigning in Johnstown in March, when he told a voter he didn’t want his daughters “punished with a baby” or “punished with an STD” if they made a “mistake.”

“So I listened when our opponent defended his unconditional support for unlimited abortions and he said that a woman shouldn't have to be 'punished with a baby,'” Palin said as the audience jeered the Democratic nominee. “Ladies and gentlemen, he said that right here in Johnstown. 'Punished with a baby.' It's about time we called him on it.”

Contrary to Palin's assertion, Obama was not discussing his support for abortion rights when he made that remark in March.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Pennsylvania • Sarah Palin


Ken in NC   October 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Palin is dragging her kids all over the country with her. Just imagine if she became the VP and was dragging her kids all over the world and winking at all these world leaders. We would be at was with the wives of world leaders.

This woman is an AIR HEAD. I was raised to believe GOD is perfect but when I see Palin I wonder. I do not wish to doubt GOD but the proof is in the puddin and if that is not enough proof, look at her number two on the ticket. He is not much better.

Susie   October 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

She says Obama has no middle ground? She who believes a woman should have to carry a child even in cases of rape or incest? She who believes that because a choice is right for her daughter, everyone else must make the same choice? She who can only see black and white?

What a Liar   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hey Sarah, Obama is not twisting anyone's arm to make them have an abortion, well at least not to my knowledge. Did you on the other hand receive a memo or order from he and Joe Biden that said your loose Morals Daughter who has found herself 17 and knocked up has to report to a clinic immediately to get a government ordered abortion???

What a disgusting, dishonest, lying sack of Hockey Mom Manure you have turned out to be… Please do the people a favor and admit that you abused your powers as a Governor of "The Largest State" in the union…

Open comment to Sarah Palin, "You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting".

Please return home to Alaska so you can read ALL of the newspapers and look over at Russia and wait for Putin to rear his head so that you and you alone can save our country from certain invasion.

Jenny from Chicago   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Abortion? *yawn*

Talk about the economy or go home.

D&D   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

This woman is so stupid that it started to make me feel sick!

Not to mention that the investigation found her guilty of abuse of power!

DOUG   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

pentocostals believe that not only are we living in the end of days, but members shoud FACILITATE the end of days because it means the second coming of Jesus.
I want to meet my maker some day, but not in the next four years.
I don't want someone like that with their finger on the button.

Daniel from FL   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Can we please just go ahead and have the election TODAY, if for no other reason than to put us out of our misery and send this woman back to obscurity in ALASKA!! I's sorry Alaskans, but y'all can have her back. We can't deal with her anymore.

Wa   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Activist =Polin
Buy your own Rape kit=Polin
Carry your rape sperm to full tem =Polin
Never tell the truth=Polin
Tries to push her Holy Roller beliefs on others =Polin
Lie Lie Lie Lie everyday all day=Polin
Nothing concering world / or this countrys problems =Polin
Lies ,Hate ,warmongering anything negative =Polin
Swift boater, trooper gater ,dairy gater with her road to no where .Bridge to no where = Polin
Oh and by the way she is going NO WHERE FAST
Keep it up Polin /Todd you can populate the world all by yourself

frank   October 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

very sad we have to continue to hear from palin she could be impeached for such an offense and considering the heartache she has caused fine familys in alaska she SHOULD !!!

luann   October 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

We have an economy in deep trouble and this fruitcake wants to talk about abortion! Sarah please get into the now! At least into this century! Actually why don't you just go away!!!

Rick   October 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Here's the problem with this: the Supreme Court has the votes to act now and demonstrated it earlier this year in upholding the partial birth abortion ban of 2003(with Alito and Roberts providing the crucial votes needed.) The only reasons why Roe v. Wade is still the law are either
a. So called "prolife" candidates don't have the courage to press the issue in their legislatures and let it be challenged or
b. Those same so called "pro life" candidates have broken faith with their base and started playing politics with the lives of the unborn.

The reasons why I think they have broken faith and are playing politics with the lives of the unborn include the fact that without this issue, the so called "pro life" candidates would not have a rally point to fire up their base and would have 1 less reason to use for fund raising.
Lets talk real "pro life" to include reducing abortion as well as funding education and focusing on jobs, healthcare and other quality of life after birth issues also. The only candidate doing that this year is Barack Obama.

Laura   October 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Oh sure, his ideas are "radical, absolutely radical." Please. Upholding a woman's right to the privacy of her own body is radical? What could he be thinking??!! Maybe he's actually thinking logically and humanely.

Besides, with her and McCain supporting the ridiculous "abstinance only" education on birth control, that will only increase the numbers of unwanted pregnancies, hence more abortions. The number of teen pregnancies overall has increased the past 2 or 3 years at least under those policies You can't start at the end result, you have to start at the BEGINNING, with getting pregnant in the first place! You need to educate teens and young adults on their bodies and birth control.

Even if you want to compare it to illegal drug usage. You can't only tell kids "don't do it." You have to educate them about what the drugs will do and how it will impact their lives. It's the same thing with getting pregnant. That will impact your entire life, whether it's for the good or bad, and whether or not you are married.

Another problem with abstinence only teaching is that just because you get married, that doesn't mean that you want children right away or an unlimited number of them. Married people need to understand their bodies and birth control options too. C'mon, think!

Hope, not fear. GObama '08!

David Pham   October 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Palin has nothing in her head to talk but silly things.
Obama is lucky when John Mc Cain choices her …

Linda   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Have anyone of you ever looked up a picture of a fetus that is only eight weeks old? Please do that and then say to yourself that it is OK to suck the brains out of this living human being!!!! I don't think that Sarah Palin or John Mccain rules out all situations concerning abortion, just the most obvious–using it as a form of birth control.
Also you people that call her stupid, couldn't be more wrong. She is so smart that she frightens you. She is not an embarrasment to me, she represents honesty and hope for our future. As far as Trooper gate goes, Trooper Wooten was interviewed on TV and he said that he did taser his stepson. He also said that he was young and made a lot of mistakes, but he just wants to go on with his life and leave all of this behind. He said that Sarah Palin would be good for the GOP ticket. So do you all think that tasing a 10 year old is OK?? Shouldn't he have been fired??? This was a very dangerous thing to do and could have resulted in death to this child.

Scott   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Kurt… You're a moron.

SOOC   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

What is the difference between being a "radical" and a "Maverick?"

Beverlee (WI)   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I think she needs to go back to second grade and learn how to read the whole story on everything!

liz, from MO   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Palin is such a pain! Every day she is coming out with a sideline issue other than what is happening now (-economy- Remember her answer on the bailout?!!!)and basic things that Americans care about like health care and education. She should be the last one to discuss abortion giver her extreme opinion/views on a woman's right to chose in case of rape and incest.

Sarah   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

What about trooper gate?

Tab Cocovillea   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The Palin's are even beyond the radical spin the McCain camp puts out. If they don't put a muzzle on her soon, so could inspire the nut faction to kill on command. At least one McC supporter was rebuked after calling Obama an "Arab".

ohio   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

crazy using baby to gain votes

Dave, Central Illinois   October 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Yeah, how dare her defend the unborn. They can't vote or pay taxes, so the Dems have no use for them.

Judy Mia Fl   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

talk about cynical! man up sarah baracuda and accept responsibility. Not many of us like or respect you here, oh, with the exception of other cynical people! Where do you get off telling me what to do with my body….if I feel an abortion is right for me then I should be able to do…if its not than I won't.

Precious Coker   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Shut up sister Sarah!!!!!!!!!

You abused your power and are in ethics violation ( the way she has been going on these past week are we suprised?), therefore, you are unfit to pontificate on any issue whatsoever.

The law of the land has finally caught up with you, you lying hate monger!!

dwaine   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

at first sarah palin seemed ok but now she seems to be just another ditzzy air head that will do and say just about anything to get elected vice president.

doug   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

ALASKA IS THE RAPE, METHLAB, AND EARMARK CAPITAL OF THE COUNTRY..LOOK IT UP!!

Fred   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

In my best Archie Bunker….

"SHUD UP YOU DUMB DINGBAT YOU!"

SoCal   October 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

CNN: Palin's distortions of Obama's position on abortion is NOT a story.

You should be covering her abuse of power… that's the story!

vern   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

It takes one to know one Sarah. Look in the mirror and you will see radical - just the other way.

Ali   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Since when is voting present the make someone radical on an issue? Palin's views in this areas are far more extreme.

Disapointed republican with the nomination of that woman as number two for the ticket.   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Mrs. Palin abortin is not an issue this time. You are a total failure. For McCain to nominate you because of disappointed Clinton supporters is the biggest mistake he has made in life. I know he will acknowledge that one day. Go back to Alaska and face the panel and possibly your impeachment for abuse of power.

Linda   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

OMG…24 more days of this horror. I can't take it anymore. I wish this woman would shut her stupid mouth and her running mate also. Also also also, that's all she ever says. She can't even speak intelligently. I hate to rush time, but please let these next 24 days fly by…..

Mitch   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

It's interesting that she's gone from terrorism to abortion. She's not smart enough I guess to know that this is not an election topic she can win as it is a fringe issue. Did she spend any time defending her violation of Alaska ethics laws? She has no ethics but can slam Obama on his?

The lies continue. Great.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

yup here they come again with the earth-shattering issues of abortion and later I'm sure gay marriage.

IT'S THE ECONOMY, BARBIE!!!

We don't care about you and your knocked-up daughter.

Kelly   October 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Don't you have more ethics laws to violate in your fiefdom of Alaska?

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

No, actually, "radicals" on abortion are the people who think women who were raped should be forced to carry out their pregnancy, then pull funding for rape victims in the state with the highest rape rate in the nation.

You, ma'am, are pure, unfiltered scum.

Gene   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Amen Mike

November 4th can't come quick enough… but don't be so sure you won't hear from Tucker Bounds anymore… you may just run into him one day while ordering a burger… because that's the only job he'll be able to get after this election.

REG in AZ   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Palin has obviously been the worst introduction of low-level and meaningless garbage into this election cycle as has ever been seen. With McCain condoning and even joining in on a lot of it and their not ever offering anything anyone can put any hope into, it is becoming very apparent to everyone (as the polls show) that they can't be given any support; maybe the one good thing that they provide is a lesson on how not to do things.

Anonymous   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Anything to distract the county from the fact that you and McCain are completely at a lose. Please stop your lies Sarah. You are hurting the country.

sade1030@aol.com   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

People like Sarah Palin want babies born regardless of the circumstances of how they were concieved such as incest or rape. Then when they are born she doesn't support any social program which the babies or their mothers would benefit from.

Obama 08

Eduardo   October 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

No one has the right to tell a woman what rights she has over her own body or immortal soul- That is between her Minister, Pastor, Rabbi or any spiritual advisor she turns to. If we ban the right of choice to a woman why should we not also enact laws to govern any medical procedures which in many instances could also cover the males. I am strongly PRO CHOICE- You have the right to make decisions about your self- but NEVER interfer with choices

doug   October 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

In an AP story that just broke, Palin was found to have billed taxpayers for her trips to religious retreats. GREAT.
She even filed vouchers to pay for days when she worked from home!!!

Colin   October 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

OK first of all of course anything to take the attention off the real issues. Obama is not taking away the right for someone to be Pro-Life, some of the conservatives need to realize that if a person is Pro-Choice that doesn't mean the people who are Pro-Life can't continue to feel that way, continue to have children, or are forced to have a child aborted. IF YOU DONT BELIEVE IN ABORTION DO NOT HAVE ONE. Palin cares so much about children that she's not even around her new born who probably needs her more than anything at this point in it's new life. She's a disgusting person and once again is doing anything to not talk about the issues that America wants to know about. Being Pro-Life, Pro-Choice isnt going to affect gas prices, whether people can stay in their homes, health care, and all the other things that are required for people to live. Lets just get to Nov. 4th so we can elect Obama/Biden.

Sarah disgusts me   October 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

This woman is sickening.
I have 3 daughters and my eldest daughter was brutally raped 2 years ago. It's difficult still for her. Luckily, she didn't get pregnant by this awful situation. I still cry for her.
Now under Palin if my daughter was to have gotten pregnant she was supposed to have carried this much unwanted baby to term as a reminder of what she had to go through.
I say "SHAME ON YOU SARAH PALIN" You have daughters and I hope what happen to my daughter Never happens to yours, and that makes me more of a christioan than you will EVER be.

Bob, San Francisco   October 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Another distracting wedge issue for the lowest intellect base of voters.

Has everyone seen the hateful McCain supporters caught on camera? Check out Hunting Post and see what this mean-spirited partisan rhetoric is producing.

Tracy   October 11th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Pamela –
Beautifully said.

doug   October 11th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

These pro-lifers make me wonder about their mental well being.
They care deeply about an embrio, but couldn't give a crap about a child. I wonder if she gives the same amount of money to childrens charities as she does to organizations that force women and girls to have children?..
Then she turns around and receives blessings from a pastor that terrorizes women that he claims are witches. One was chased from her community in Alaska.

Jim D. in Costa Mesa   October 11th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

She'll need all those children to grow up as soldiers to fight all the new wars she, McCain and the Republicans have planned for our children when they reach draft age. She and her ilk have no quams about killing other people and having other people die for their fundamentalist causes. Palin personifies the "banality of evil" , a phrase used in describing the way Hitler and his followers planned for the millions of deaths they caused to fullfill their sacred mission. But this time, the nuts will have nukes…our nukes.

SoCal   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Palin go home!

JJ   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

"Activist courts"…and clearly from your interviews we have seen your extensive knowledge on our judicial system. Sarah Palin in 3 weeks you will be nothing more than a punch line. Enjoy your 15 minutes.

JD in Moraga   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

She decries "activist courts" when she can only name one Supreme Court case…Go Home, you ignorant cow! We have a country to salvage.

Kami   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

A womans right to choose gives every woman the right to choose whether or not they will have an abortion or keep the baby. Sarah would liek to take the choice away from us, even in cases of rape and incest. Sara Palin your views are radical please dont push them on the rest of us who agree with the supreme court that we should have the right to choose.

Hanson in Port Harcourt, Nigeria   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

PALIN CAN SAY ANYTHING FROM NOW TO THE ELECTION DAY BUT THAT WONT CHANGE THE OUTCOME THAT BARACK IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

ATLstompin!   October 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I'm not a woman, but I would imagine that if a woman has Christian views and gets pregnant before she is married or whatever reason, she will make the decision to have her child. However, I believe it should be HER decision and not a right-wing extremist opposition of his or her views. Sarah…it was YOUR decision to have five children and that is your choice. Let other women use their own mind and judgment because the way you have put yourself out there to the world….I am sure they do not want you thinking and making decisions for them. Sorry, I'm just calling a spade a spade.

Honestly though, this issue is not what's at stake here in this election. It would behoove you to speak to more current issues, like uh…the ECONOMY. I mean it's like, uh…don't you get it? You betcha! - NOT!

Annie, Atlanta   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I myself would not want to have an abortion, but feel it's not within my rights to force my position on anyone else. I'm sick of abortion being a political issue. It's a private one. With everything else going on, why are we even talking about this? Oh, that's right, diversion from guilt.

Tom   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

This is a woman who would force a victim of rape or incest to have the baby. She said she was happy when her daughter "made the decision" to have her baby and doesn't, apparently, understand that her position would deprive her daughter, and any other woman, of the ability to make that decision. She's not only radical, she can't grasp the implications of her own positions. Not the brightest bulb in the marquee.

CindyN--PA   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Typical Palin.
Always talking about non issues.

I mean "Really Palin… Really?"

Is this what you are talking about today?

You are a hate filled woman, and you are no Christain in my eyes.

Kyle   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I can't even take this lady seriously anymore. She talks about how Obama lacks character when she parades her unwed, pregnant teenage daughter, and son with down syndrome out on stage whenever she gets the opportunity. All she's good for now is to get the far right base angry and volatile at the rallys. She's already gearing up for a Presidential run in 2012.

KofTX   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I've finally figured it out….Sarah Palin has gotten this far not because she is some well-versed political phenomenon, but because her background in sports journalism required her to be an attractive personality above anything else. She's probably great at interviewing people, but not so great at giving interviews. Her career has been an exercise in making the scripted look spontaneous. But she doesn't do well with the truly spontaneous. She is great at adapting positions on issues but is insecure about her true feelings about things for fear that they won't be politically expedient.

Matthew   October 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

McCain chose Palin because… crickets…

Gene   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

So she wasted 1/3 of her entire speech calling Obama an abortion radical. Ok.. fine… does this mean the other 2/3 of her speech actually talk about anything to actually help our country… or was the other 2/3 of the speech about Obama also?

pat   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Please, Gov. Palin, stop continuing to divide our nation. No matter who wins, the shrill divisiveness of your politics will prevent us from being a unified nation.

The politics of abortion does not belong on the campaign trail, and Americans should realize that it is one of the red herrings used to keep everyone's eye off of the issues government SHOULD be controlling.

Please, Gov. Palin, stop destroying the reputation Sen. McCain has built over the years.

Tracy   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Oh, for God's sake. Typical Republicans: Divide the country on issues like abortion, gay marriage and immigration. WHO FREAKIN' CARES??? Thousands of American parents are mourning the loss of their sons and daughters and wondering how they're going to get through the holidays without them. MILLIONS of other families are just wondering how they're going to get through the month! We are screaming — why can't she hear us?

Kurt   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Alaska is short on population.

They need as many shotgun teenage weddings as they can get to fill up the Alaskan Independence Party when they secede from the Union and start The Second Coming of The Confederacy.

bud   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

You're done. Pack your snowmobile and head back to those "folks" who think your hate and b.s. is a good thing……ya…..you betcha.

Cindy-St. Louis   October 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Sadly, I agree with "Skunk Meat Anyone?" Ms. Palin is indeed using her children, especially her special needs child as props. It is truly revolting.

Power hungry and amoral- what a great combination, and what great judgement McCain demonstrated in choosing her to be his running mate.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 AND 12

JZ   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

on what planet is being pro-choice "radical"?

Strong Loving Mother   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Sarah, I believe strongly in positive comprehesive sex education of young people of all ages. I believe that the material should be age specific starting with an understanding of good touches vs bad touches, and moving on to the physical, hormonal and emotional changes experienced with puberty. STD's, AIDS, and how to protect yourself if you chose to engage in sexual activity. I believe in the right for a women to make her own choice as to whether or not to give birth to a child, particulary if she has been a victim of rape or incest. I am not affilated with any pro-abortion group, I am simply a middle aged woman that wishes that comprehesive sex education had been available when I was young and am pleased and happy that parents and sex educators are now providing young people with knowledge on how to learn to be themselves, maintain a positive image and most of all how to protect themselves when they cave into peer pressure.

Shed   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I'm so sick of hearing this woman speak that it makes me nauseous.
Just 3 more weeks folks, and this nightmare from Alaska is out of sight, out of mind.

Obama/Biden '08!!

Gloria   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Abortion is not a political issue…it is a personal issue between a person and her conscience (or God). No one else's business.

Lois   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Sarah, the voice of "morals and values" . LOL <— really laughing out loud

Rodger   October 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The vast majority of women believe they should have a choice. McCain & Palin want to appoint Justices to the Supreme Court that would reverse Roe vs Wade. This issue is like most of their issues, out of step with the American people.

JC   October 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Governor Palin has a right to her own religious beliefs, just as the rest of the country has a right not to have her beliefs dictate future policy regarding citizens' freedoms, such as (but not lmited to) freedom of choice. This politician is a dangerously autocratic one…..

Lucy   October 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Let me get this straight. Proposing that a woman should have the privacy and the right to decide what happens over her own body is "radical". Not everyone has the same religion. Our nation was based on people seeking religious freedom. It is not based on you trying to force your religious opinions on someone else. That is radical and it is exactly opposite of what our country has stood on. I have never heard you guys attacking the Chinese. The Chinese government has a One Child Policy….you think all those Chinese women don't "accidently" get pregnant too. That means that you are "anti-other-religions" and I guess that makes you a bigot and a bully. You are lucky that God loves everyone.

your average girl   October 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Radical???!
Radical is believing girls who are victims of rape should carry through with their pregnancy. Radical is believing that victims of incest should choose "life" by having a baby who should never have been created in the first place.

Sarah Palin, Obama is pro-CHOICE but not pro-ABORTION. No one just "looooooves" abortion, but every woman should have the right to make decisions about her own body. As Joe Biden said, Roe vs. Wade is the best compromise we have given the diversity and heterogeneity of America. Just because you, Sarah Palin, would give birth to a rape baby, does not mean that every other woman in this country should give birth to her rape baby.

Skunk Meat Anyone?   October 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I saw School Girl Sarah pimp out 'Potato Sack" Palin today for votes. Is this what it has come down to McCain?

lil   October 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

She is the most power hungry's polarizing person who has ever been
on a ballot since david duke.

sick n tired   October 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Just more negative irrelevant nonsense to try to take the focus off the FACT you violated ethics laws and abused your power and used your husband to do all your dirty work for you!!!!!! YOUR A SNEAK AND PHONEY SARAH PALIN AND ALSO A CLOSET RACIST WE ALL KNOW THAT BY WATCHING YOUR RALLIES!!!! YOU LOSE NOW GO AWAY!!!!!

Donna   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Pitiful….

Women's rights should be protected…she is not the judge/jury for anyone and the sooner she realizes that the better she will be…abortion is between the woman and God….

Palin Zombie   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Wow I hope I can get out of my next speeding ticket by blaming it on a partisan-lead attack.

MISAPPROPRIATING FUNDS TOO   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

In an AP story that just came out, she is billing the state taxpayers to appear at church functions. Just check out rawstory.com

Franky   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Abortion?? Ha!!!!! I haven't heard this for years!! LOL!!! Just like Illegal Immigration…

MATT WILL, W-S N.C.   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Palin, loves to lie. She took a part of Obama's statement and turned it around. She is an unfair person, and doesn't know the truth if it hit her in the face. How do she live with herself. She has been lying from day one. What a great ticket.

Independent   October 11th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Ok she is very partisan…is awakening the cultural wars the only thing republicans can do?

FAYE, NV   October 11th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

And you are bragging to take away "A right to Choose", how can you belittle people because their view is to support the consitution.
Sara you believe if rape or incest produces a baby and woman should not choose to decide if she will keep or abort the child.

I think you should be question on your ethics. Why don't you begin with telling the truth.
Bridge to no Where
Abuse of Power
Earmarks
Fudging charging the state for staying at home
teen pregnancy etc

WHY STOP CARING??   October 11th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

THESE PROLIFERS BOTHER ME. THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT THE CHILD BEFORE IT'S BORN. AFTER IT'S BORN, THEY COULDN'T GIVE A CRAP. I DON'T SEE HER ADOPTING. I WONDER IF SHE GIVES AS MUCH MONEY TO CARE FOR CHILDREN AS SHE DOES TO CARE FOR AN EMBRIO..

sandee in Portland   October 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I totally disagree with you Sarah. The right to abortion should be my choice and my daughter's choice, not the governments, particularly in this day and age where the government is involved in our lives too much. Take your "christian" attitude (lying, abuse of power, etc.) back to Alaska. You tried to stop a local hospital from performing abortions and your church and other evangelical denominations were instrumental in ousting members of that hospital's board who supported abortion rights (including your mother-in-law Faye Palin). You failed, thank God. The thought of any girl losing her life while in some back street alley getting an illegal abortion instead of a legal abortion in a hospital, is appalling.

Lynn   October 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

How about the charges for rape medical exam in Alaska? Does she really care about women and children?

Mark   October 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Yo, McCain! Isn't it time you sent Palin packing? This charade has played out long enough.

You might still win if you drop Palin now and put forward Leiberman as your VP. That would be the "mavericky" thing to do.

Troopergate   October 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Anything to take the focus off of yourself, right Sarah? lol

robert   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

So the Bimbo wants to become the next vice president and reform washington, looking to the future while setting our society back 30 years…

Sounds to me like little orphan palin has been listening to daddy mccain warbucks to much…. Please feed him his alzhiemer's medicine and change her diaper……

The republicans have lost this race….go home to alaska……

Liz   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

There has alway sbeen room for debate. But debate does not mean you can hijack my rights and call my MEDICAL treatment abortion. Right to Life seems to think anything that gives women health and freedom is a sin. It isn't. They vilify Planned Parenthood, deny AIDS research adn medications to other countries, all in the name of morality. How is it moral
to let innocent people die of AIDS while you waste time teaching abstinance to married people? How is it moral to to
leave girls ignorant of birth control methods and then punish them for making a mistake?

Get your bible out of my uterus.

April from SC   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Message to Governer Palin: I don't care about who has an abortion when my 401k is losing money. Tell her to talk about issues we really care about like my money!!! I don't have to answer for some other woman having an abortion when I go to heaven, so what's the big issue?And further more She said herself that it was her daughter's decision to keep her baby , so is she saying that she had an option to abort?

conny   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

At your next rally speak on "abuse of power", and how you know that you are above the law

Lee from FL   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

why cant she just GO AWAY!!!!
back to Alaska where we wont here her nonsense anymore.

while while we are at it, i would love for her to take some of these GOP racist hateful people with her so we never have to see or hear them again!

Bulldog   October 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Palin is out there throwing smears around like no tomorow while she was just charged with abuse of power in an ethics investigation against her. She allowed her husband to use her governor's office to pressure government officials to fire her ex-brother-in-law and she herself used her position and her staff to put pressure on Walt Monegan for months to fire her ex brother in law. After several months of Monegan not firing Palins ex brother in law Sarah Palin then fires Monegan and then changes her reasoning 4 different times. Wow. Is this who we want in our White House?

Amy, NYC   October 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

How about she heightens rhetoric on ETHICS?

Sorry but abortion is not on the menu! People are worried about their homes! Abortion can still remain a personal decision, the economic crisis won't!

Instead of trying to invade into people's privacy, or attacking Obama on irrelevant things, how about Ms Palin starts behaving as a leader? How about she gives us one solution capable to turn around the crisis?!

Obama is the only Choice.

BC   October 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

She is just too much! She's just been found to have abused her power as governor - does she even hint she's sorry? Of course not - she smiles and winks and lies some more and lectures us on morality. I tell you, if you're looking for the Anti-Christ, keep your eye on this woman…

hmmm   October 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

So she is against women's rights…interesting.

Palin would MAKE your 14 year old daughter who was rapped, have the child… Just so you know.

Deborah, Los Angeles   October 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

What a pitiful woman she is. An unrepentant hate-monger and ethics law-breaker who is determined to smear other people in her zeal to win at any cost. Well, we aren't buying it, Sarah. November 4th can't come soon enough…after the vote, she can fade right back into her life in Alaska.

I feel sorry for Alaskans.

charlie   October 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

sarah parlin is someone that is not fit to be vice president. go back home.

Obama/Biden 08   October 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I would rather have activist courts than what we have now. Activist courts gave us Brown v. Board of Education. Activist courts gave us the Miranda Warnings. What have conservative courts given us?

Lois   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Sarah, talking about "radical views", did you tell the audience how you would want to force a female to carry a child conceived from a rape and/or incest? Never mind the extreme mental anguish that the female would most likely feel under these circumstances, but how about the child when they find out just how they were conceived? You don't even believe in the morning after pill in such cases.

I won't go into the other "radical views" you have. This is enough for me.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This woman is amazing…. But even Alaska is not so far away to hide her past and her petty little mind.

This is a woman who opposes abortions for incest rape of children barely old enough to be impregnated! She has no exceptions for her radical belief system even when it comes to the life of the Mother. She wants to legislate her morality. America, is this our morality? I don't think so.

This is a woman who believes that she has a pipe line to God. I question that after seeing the pictures of her having demons… or was it witchcraft… exorcised from her body! If her rhetoric is any sign, the exorcisim failed! This woman is dangerous!

And McCain is dangerous for having chosen her for his second in command. He is trying to reign in his campaign of hate and evil. But he, his wife, and his VP choice have awakened the mentality that launched the Witch Hunts at Salem.

James   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

The Republican/Fascist are trying to take away our rights. And Bush has been sucesssful for eight years. These people are radical nuts clinging to the fringe of our society by promoting fear and hatred of all that is American. Palin is deep into this ideaolgy and very dangerous. What if she got into the White House with all her crazy opinions?! She hangs out with social, religious, and invironmental terrorists.

Don   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

No. Sarah Palin is the radical on abortion. Obama just wants the laws to remain the same whereas Palin wants to re-write the law.

Technically, Obama is the "conservative" with regard to the abortion issue.

all american mom   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I always thought an EXTREME view on abortion was not making on available to a young 13 year old girl that was raped by her drunken father!!

francee   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

It's the economy stupid!

Chris in CA   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This woman will never have the national stage again so I guess it's no surprise she'll take whats left of her 5 minutes and just keep grasping for any ray of hope. We'll I'll tell ya, Honey, hope is with the other ticket.

Go have a snack and feed the baby.

kaya.independent.   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

lol these people are a joke. They REALLY meant what they said about "turning the page" on the economy. Good luck.

Martin   October 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Another miserable attempt to try and focus on issues that are rightfully on the periphery of the American consciousness. Its clear she's running for 2012. Hopefully, the disaster that the Bush administration has been will be a lesson to those people who want a president who "they can have a beer with" regardless of qualifications for office. She's frightening.

Fact Police   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Isn't this woman facing a possible impeachment? It's mind-boggling to me how she can just dismiss an indictment by a bipartisan state board of 10 republicans and 4 democrats as if it never happened. Why isn't she out there having a press conference explaining to us why 10 of her own party members would agree that she abused her executive powers. The press are tripping over each other covering Obama "alleged" relationship with a guy from the Vietnam era but they're too scared to get some answers from the republicans on Palin's gubernatorial escapades.

cmb   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

go away now.

Mel   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

As a mother of 3 daughters I support senator Obama because he supports a womans right to choose; he does not mandate that woman have abortions and to suggest that is silly…

If (God Forbid) my daughters were raped I would want them to have a choice. Victims of RAPE or INCEST according to Sarah Palin, should choose life….I COMPLETELY DISAGREE….these victims should be able to have some control especially considering it was not their choice to be raped!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN

Sue M   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Yea Yea Yea, I'm sure there were more important issues in Alaska for you to be attending to instead of Abusing Your Powers and trying to get your ex-brother-in-law fired……..

now your trying to change the subject with other issues that didn't seem to important over the last few months, haven't heard you talk much about abortion, now it is an issue for you………

your Republican party says that they found you not guilty, but who are they to say that, the Investigation said you were, who do you think we are going to believe?

Watch you mouth lady, saying Obama is a liar, or can't be trusted, or blind ambition……….you can't use those lines anymore, but you will and make yourself look even more stupid than you already are.

Pro-Choice Woman   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I value life and the right to choose. Palin once again trying to change the subject since report came out of her guilt in troopergate. She cannot go out there and accuse Obama of being untrustworthy without scrutiny of her record…..since the report. The number one issue to date is ECONOMY 101, not abortion rights.

Commonwealth   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Those bills where Senator Obama voted 'present'…I'd like to see those to know what kind of junk was included. Of course, you conveniently forget to mention that kind of thing.

No, abortion is not something I would consider. But I'll be DARNED if I am going to support dictating to a woman what they can and can't do with their own bodies, lady. You would have thrown an absolute HISSY FIT if the government had told you what to do with yours! Don't tell me you wouldn't.

You speak out of both sides of your mouth, Governor Palin. On one side you talk about less government, less government, less government but you clearly want the government to step in when it suits you on this issue.

Mike from FL   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

This is coming from a woman who is so extreme on woman's right, anti-abortion on cases of rape or incest. She is almost just as bad as Sam Brownback. I guess you can't talk about the economy so you have to resort to this Sarah.

Sue M   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Yea Yea Yea, I'm sure there were more important issues in Alaska for you to be attending to instead of Abusing Your Powers and trying to get your ex-brother-in-law fired……..

now your trying to change the subject with other issues that didn't seem to important over the last few months, haven't heard you talk much about abortion, now it is an issue for you………

your Republican party says that they found you not guilty, but who are they to say that, the Investigation said you were, who do you think we are going to believe?

Watch you mouth lady, saying Obama is a liar, or can't be trusted, or blind ambition……….you can't use those lines anymore, but you will and make yourself look even more stupid than you already are.

Sharon - NC   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

She's just simply an idiot.

Rick   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Well it sure is good Palin isn't radical in her views on abortion. She, like most americans feels victims of rape and incest should not be allowed to abort the child. Thank god she is in line with most people in this country, not RADICAL like Obama who feels abortion is a bad choice, but is a personal choice.

Doug   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Welcome to the SOS, same old spin, taking comments out of context and spreading outright LIES. It's the Republican mantra; distort and ignore the truth. Lie about your opponent and hope no one asks you about you how you BROKE THE LAW.

mike   October 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

its about time you call yourself on your own bullcrap. i cant wait until november 4th so i dont have to listen to you, tucker bounds, or mccain again. once that happens americans will live a better life.

Claire, Martha's Vineyard   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Supreme court justices are chosen for life. I would not want someone
appointed a Supreme court judge who shares Palin's extreme view
that bans abortion even in cases of rape and incest. I cannot imagine
anyone not living by the medieval doctrine to see that a woman should
have the right to choose what she wants with her body. America
should be a live and let live society. For someone who quoted(misquoted) from a coffee cup, "There is a special place in hell
for women who don't support other women", Sara Palin is sure not
following her own advice.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Palin should maybe take a look at her own daughter and realize that unwanted births can ALSO be prevented by teaching your daughter one word: "NO" a word that Palin obviously did not say often. Pro-choice can also mean CHOOSING not to open your legs, this would have been a word to her 17-year old daughter that MIGHT have come in handy.

former republican for OBAMA   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I'm sorry, I tried to give Her the benefit of the doubt BUT this woman is NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! She single handedly will tear this country further apart than it already is!

Imo K Imo   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I am surprised anybody bothers to listen to anything this woman has to say.I thought Americans were enlightened, but to even consider the fact people have failed to realise how shallow she reealy is has diminished the average American in my opinion. A country deserves the leaders they elect. Goodluck to America

Gambi   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I have voted for a women's right to choose and even though abortion would not be right for me I believe it's between a women and her God. Barack Obama is for more alternative methods before an abortion has to be considered. BIRTH CONTROL!!!! SEX EDUCATION!!! and so am I.
Vote Hope Not Hate
Obama/Biden 2008

hD   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

…seems like Sarah is just crazy…no sense of coherence, seriousness or reason whatsoever, an alarming trait for a politician

carlos   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

she is a liar and a good liar too.

biden/obama08/12

Jessica   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I just don't understand how Republicans want "smaller government", but then think that "smaller government" should be able to intervene on issues as private as abortion. That makes no sense to me.

former republican for OBAMA   October 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I'm sorry, I tried to give Her the benefit of the doubt BUT this woman is NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! She single handedly will tear this country further apart than it already is!

Phil from a Typically "Red State"   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Hmmm…Were Palin's Pro-Life comments able to be heard above the chants of her disciples, such as: "Kill him," "Off with his head," "terrorist," etc?

For a pro-lifer, it's pretty to easy to see there's a line distinguishing the life for which she is "pro" and that life which she is not.

Maggie from Virginia   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This woman is an awful person.

No Country For Old Men   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Hey is Palin breast feeding that baby and is the boy being held is next.
Wow she will do anything for a vote.

You Betcha!

rachel   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Go Obama .. he believes in the rights of women .. he has daughters… and the right to choose is a basic right for women. abstinence programs do not work … (use Palins daughter as an example of a failed philosophy) … sex education and encouraging a more open society .. with people who can talk openly and in an educated way about sex is very important to prevent teen pregnancies… and you shouldn't have to be punished with an unwanted pregnancy if you are raped.. Palins extreme views and doomsday beliefs scare me.

mojo   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I love these prolifers. They appose abortion but do not have a problem with the death of our soldiers and all the inocent people that have been killed in this unjust war in Iraq. Sarah please go back to Alaska. I have been there and it truly is the place you belong!!

Marie Canada   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This lunatic of a woman is the most hateful and divisive piece of trash as well as a hate monger and religious nut of the worst kind. She is one of the dumbest and most ignorant of people politics has seen. Her racial slurs against Eskimos in the north by referring to them as Arctic Arabs is a disgrace. She is the rebirth of racism in America.

Felines for Freedom   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Gawd, she is such an IDIOT!

Ask Palin's Reverend Muthee   October 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

“A vote for Sarah Palin is a vote for conservative courts that will continue to smother the open and democratic debate that we deserve and that we need on this issue of life,”

If abortion was made illegal, that would completely "smother" debate. :P

Earth to Sarah… Come in Sarah :)

Evelyn Lam   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I have a basic question about what I see at every Palin event. I am impressed that she is taking care of a special needs baby. That is laudable. However, she keeps saying her children should be left out of this and that Todd is stepping up as the "stay at home" spouse. My question, therefore, is - why are her children in almost every picture and on stage at the end of every event? I was in school at that age. Even if I was being home scholed should they be available for photo ops every day? When and what do they study?

DEX   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Not at all surprised, she was just revealed as someone that abuses power and she deflects the debate. Typical politician, boy if you vote for this woman you have to be just as crazy as she is. Who is she to question the character of anyone? A vote for John McCain really means a vote for this woman to be president. It is apprent now that she is really the one McCain's handelers want as the President. Why, becuase she is so out of touch that she would be easily pushed around by the special interest. Y'all know, the same special interest that got Bush in office.

Papasan in Arizona   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

The last resort of all Failing Republican Campaigns are the Right Wing Looneys! 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! That's a tough wake up call, "MY FRIENDS"! Palin is nothing more than a Slang Talking Junk Yard Dog, and McCain thinks this is what Americans need while we face the National/Global Financial Mess McCain helped create with his DEREGULATION laws.

pamela   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Should things continue in the current economic-financial-health-climate change crisis Ms. Palin, there won't be much of a world left to bring children into. The question of bringing children responsibly into this world is a private one, Ms. Palin, and not one that should monopolize an election choice. If you want to fundamentally support a child's right to life, then tackle the big issues that impact their parents lives. Give their families health care, invest in the nations infrastructure and education, provide for an equitable tax system, stop bleeding the nations resources, not to mention young lives, engaging in unecessary wars. Give parents hope, a world that is positive enough to bring children into, and they may support life. With your agenda, I can't imagine more parents won't be driven to a choice of abortion because they will simply not be able to afford, morally or financially, to bring a child into the world.

James Araujo   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Palin talking about "unconstitutional" lol she didn't even know the ONLY power the Vice President has under the CONSTITUTION. She didn't even know any Supreme Court Case besides Roe v. Wade. Palin, one advice, read the constitution and we can discuss about it.
And of course LIES AFTER LIES!!!!!
IN NOVEMBER YOU CAN GO BACK TO ALASKA TO SEE THE RUSSIANS FROM YOUR HOUSE!!!!! BUT DON'T ABUSE POWER AGAIN, WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Donna from Colorado Springs   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Sarah Palin is revealing herself to be a true smear and attack republican, and she only appeals to those who follow her questionable ideas about life and politics. She is McCains attack dog so he can say that he isn't attacking Obama. People aren't stupid Palin and they aren't buying into your lies or McCains lies anymore. We have more important things to worry about besides your lying and whining diatribes about how horrible and scary Obama is. The two of you are the truly scary people out there spewing your garbage and "turning the page on the economy" when that is what is important! You have no plans to fix the country because you want everything to stay the same or turn your way. so all you have left is swift boat attacks and desperate pathetic smears on Obama. You are truly sad!

Independent Dave, Iowa   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Palin has money. With millions of orphaned children in the world, why does she opt to produce five offspring insted of adopting and taking care of children that are already here. Five children, that's irresponsible!

Theogracias   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Palin has no moral authority. She is no better then Nixon. Wake up, that was not a parking ticket, it's an abuse Power…that threatens democracy,

Mountain man   October 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is like "whack-a-mole". It's the ECONOMY! Stay focused on the issues, and not deflecting the mindset of America! Yes, abortion is and always will be an issue, but, at this time before the election, it is not the pressing matter. Quit distracting and start being a little dignified will you please? This mob like atmosphere is a disease eating your party up. The only chance now for a victory is to revamp for 2012 and go from there. The chance is lost on the re'lic party this time around…

judy, Wisconsin   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

She wants to turn the attention from her charge of abuse of power. I don't suppose she'll appear on meet the press or have a press conference.

Kurt   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Palin is searching for a truth to call her own.

values   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

THERE ARE PLENTY OF SHEEEEEP TO FOLLOW. AFTER SEEING WHAT GOES ON AT MCCAINS RALLIES I THINK HALF OF THE US IS TOTALLY IGNORANT AND STUPID. THANK GOD I DONT HAVE TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE LIKE THAT.

Judy Zukoski, Barnesville, PA   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I am a Roman Catholic who believes in pro-life and I will most certainly NOT be voting for McCain/Palin. This is the usual political tactic to try to get the Catholic vote. George Bush did the same thing and guess what…..8 years later, nothing has changed with regard to abortion in this country.

Wake up Catholics and realize that the battle against abortion needs to be fought on other fronts……certainly not by placing all your hopes in the Presidential candidate. Too many candidates (McCain/Palin ticket first and foremost) will just feed you what you want to hear and ignore your cause completely when they are elected. They will also fail you on every other front…..economy, healthcare, international affairs.

George   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Gov. Sarah, how can we talk about right to live when the powerful abuse of their power to fire someone in Alaska? Is it right to put a guy out of employment so that poverty can kill his family? Some logic, please!

A ROSE FROM IOWA   October 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

If you don't want an abortion- don't have one.

There's so much going on now getting stuck on an elective process is a non issue. Let's talk about the economy, the unpopular/ but never-ending wars, the differences between these candidates are huge.
McPain have no answers to the issues hitting us so hard so they throw out more divisive stuff. Go away!

Republican Woman For Obama   October 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Yea, we liberals are just waiting to kill babies! This is so stupid! The Rethugs act like they care about babies but they could care less about you after you are already born!
Hypocrisy at it's finest!
Who is Sarah Palin - Guilty of Abuse of Power! - Cheney-like much?

Mr. New York City   October 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I dont understand how Sarah Palin supports this supposed "pro-life" position yet she is a very vocal suporter of the war (which has killed thousands) and is for the Death Penalty……what does Pro-life really mean?

April   October 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Palin should not use his baby as a political tool. Just like his pregnant daughter should not be put on the spot light for politics, neither should her infant son. Leave children out of this dirty political mud pools, especially when they are under age.

Sue, Corning   October 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

We only have three plus three days more weeks to listen to these people. I wonder if she is as much of an embarrasment to the Alaskans as she is to me.

ohio   October 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

use your baby to win white house

ohio   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

go to jail idiot

Watermann   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I just watched Sara Palin`s interview with Katie Couric on "you tube"for the first time and in full length. If she is the best pick for VP of the US, I really do not understand what John McCain and his supporters are still doing there. I don`t even consider her abusing of power et cetera. Just this one and only interview.

CO   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Yes, kids giving birth to kids can be a burden and punishment when they have no other choices for their lives. We all know what Obama was expressing as a caring father.

please   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

“A vote for Barack Obama is a vote for activist courts that will continue to smother the open and democratic debate that we deserve and that we need on this issue of life,” she said.

Not that I needed any more reason to fear you, but you want ALL abortions to be illegal - including in the case of rape and incest. I think you will appoint Judges that will "smother the open and democratic debate…." You don't want a debate at all. Not only that, the antonym of "pro-choice" is not "pro-life." It is really "no-choice."

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Some people want an abortion. Some want to keep the baby.

Palin wants to force EVERYONE to keep the baby.

Obama lets EVERYONE do what they want to do.

That IS THE MIDDLE GROUND!

ol cranky   October 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

if at first you don't succeed, bring up abortion to play to the base. I wonder if the McCain-Palin health plan would actually allow under-insured parents avoid having to pay for bankruptcy after dealing with the costs of expensive, invasive and futile medical care (as opposed to palliative care) for a fetus that "survives" abortion. Somehow I doubt it, they don't seem to care what happens to children once outside the mother's body - unless the child can be used as a prop like poor baby Trig seems to have become.

Sarge in Florida   October 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Hey Sarah news break…….!0 Republicans and 4 democrats said that you abused your power as governor…Life is what it is you witch. Already lying and now even near the White House……You should have aborted your ill child….Is it really your husbands kid or is it his business partner baby?

LT for Obama   October 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

"Obama was not discussing his support for abortion rights when he made that remark in March." Imagine that. Always taking his words out of context.

Hey Sarah, what about that ethics investigation? What is your connection to AIP? We will not be distracted from your lies and bad behavior.

Billy   October 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

A vote for Palin is a vote for abuse of authority and personal vendettas!

Skunk Meat Anyone?   October 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Palin is pimping her children for votes. Just like the school girl she is.

jim   October 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

palin is a conservative nut job….i cannot wait until we send her back to Alaska where she belongs

Lila   October 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Sarah, you are a joke and blot on the planet. Till date I never wrote anything about your or your intelligence ( the lack of it). As Sen.Biden said, "Enough is enough". Stop with the attacks and the lying. You are not a Christian at all. Why don't you do a decent interview so that we can all see how much you know about issues? Scared of the big ol' media? Or are you scared that they will uncover your true self??? I am SO SICK OF THIS REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN AND MORE SO OF SARAH PALIN. YOU ARE LOATHSOME.

Anne   October 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

My body my choice.

Tom   October 11th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Palin is a moral monster, who is riling up the crowds to call for killing "Obama the terrorist traitor." At a time when people are calling out for leaders who can bring us all together to deal with serious issues like global warming, energy and the economy, she is instead keeping Americans divided with her hateful rhetoric. She is truly a moral monster!

Amy   October 11th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Please, shut up Palin and GO HOME!!

Adam, Plano, TX   October 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

trying to take the focus off yourself for the ethics violation you face now, i see.