October 13, 2008
Posted: 03:01 PM ET

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McCain and Palin held a rally in Virginia Beach earlier Monday.
McCain and Palin held a rally in Virginia Beach earlier Monday.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (CNN) – With several recent polls showing Barack Obama gaining ground in southeastern Virginia, Sarah Palin boldly told a crowd of supporters Monday that the entire presidential election may hinge on this diverse but Republican-leaning part of the commonwealth.

Watch: Palin pumps up the VA crowd

"This election is going to come right down to the wire here, and it’s pretty clear that the road to victory in 2008, it's going to run right through the Hampton Roads,” Palin said. “We’re counting on the people of America's First Region to help us send John McCain to the White House. Yes! Virginia are you ready to help carry this state to victory?”

The crowd’s noisy reaction suggested they were. But recent polling suggests that this year’s presidential race will be tighter than usual in southeastern Virginia, leading some observers to predict that the battleground state’s 13 electoral votes could be decided here.

Hampton Roads, a sprawling and populous region comprised of Tidewater cities including Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, is a demographic melting pot of conservative Christians, African-Americans and military families. The 4,300 acre Naval Station Norfolk is the largest naval installation in the world, and Virginia Beach is the state’s largest city.

CNN’s most recent poll of the commonwealth, conducted September 28-30, showed Obama with a 57-40 lead over McCain in southeast Virginia. (In the context of this poll, southeast Virginia encompasses not just Hampton Roads, but also some inland counties that may include larger populations of African-Americans.) A Mason-Dixon poll of registered voters released on October 1, suggested a statistically insignificant 47-46 lead for McCain in Hampton Roads.

Democratic Senator Jim Webb, a decorated war hero, defeated Republican George Allen in Southeast Virginia by six points in 2006, but John Kerry lost the region by three points to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.

Obama’s campaign has worked furiously to register African-Americans in the region, especially in cities with major black populations, like Norfolk and Newport News. McCain’s campaign is confident that the GOP nominee’s military background will be enough to carry him in the region on November 4.

Unfortunately for Palin, her botched pronunciation of “Norfolk” likely won’t go unnoticed by the locals.

“Very good to be here in the home of the Naval Station Nor-fork, yeah, and the Naval Air Force Station also, Oceana,” she said.

Filed under: John McCain • Sarah Palin


Anonymous   October 13th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Here's the deal:
I'm sure (and hope) John McCain is a good man. I do think that he does not have control over his campaign and is overwhelmed by what is happening to him. From time to time he wakes up and realizes that the Bush-Rove operatives have gone too far and brings back the John McCain America once knew. Unfortunately even if I don't blame him, this is a horrible lack of leadership and shows that if he can't control his campaign, how will he control this country?

FreeNLovIt   October 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Oliver Stone's film portrait of President George W. Bush was always going to be controversial given the director's liberal leanings.

So Stone decided to open "W." in U.S. theaters less than three weeks before Americans select their next president — a calculated move aimed at prodding voters to think about the past eight years and the future.

==> LOok, Bush is a good man. He was called to take down Saddam Husseim. The prophecy of revelation, details peace in the Middle East. Bush is needed to secure peace in the Middle East. HOWEVER, only the ANTICHRIST can secure that peace.

Amy For Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Poor McCain!
I still don't get why I don't feel bad for him!
Hmm…I think I know why ! He deserves to be behind in the polls because he has been an erratic leader in a time of crisis, focused on negative attacks rather than bringing up real solutions for real people.

US Marine   October 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Don't worry Sarah, some of us still love the good old US of A. I am a patriot to the end and will always stand up for American freedom. I come from the same blood as the Minuteman. I am ready to fight for what is right. Don't let them take away our bullets.

Kathy S. Cloughn   October 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Can't wait for her to go home and be quiet. She has been used by the McCain campaign to do their dirty work. Hope we don't hear from her in 2012.

ready for change   October 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN!

Dick Schmitz   October 13th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I believe the Rev. Arnold went way too far. He is completly out of line. Comments like that have no place in America be it politics or religion.

Dallas, TX   October 13th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

GO Sarah, this game is FAR from OVER!

Go Sarah!!!

edward elliot   October 13th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Why didn't you report that over 10,000 people attended this rally?
But of course you emphasized the fact that Palin mispronounced
Norfolk. No doubt Obama will have the correct pronounciation on his teleprompter when he pays a visit.
In Obama's speech today in Toledo it has been billed by the mainstream media as 'new economic proposals' or 'expands economic message'. About 75-80% of his speech was devoted to proposals he has already made, another 'big' idea had already been proposed by Clinton and denounced by Obama as a 'disaster', Obama for his part made two rather minor proposals. The major media outlets are so far in the tank for him it's really become pathetic.

John, Brooklyn, New York   October 13th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Actually, Palin doesn't understand that it is NORTHeastern Virginia, not SOUTHeastern Virginia, that now has the population to swing the state - and the election. And, by the way, northeastern Virginia is solidly supporting Obama.

Jim - Georgia   October 13th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Comments are so mean - I worry about our country. I don't plan to vote for Obama, but I don't have to be disrespectful just because I disagree. No wonder negative campaigning is done - that's the heart of the average American if the tone of political comments are any measure.

Clinton Democrat for Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Gov. Palin - it'd be better if you focused on the economy by first re-paying the taxes you owe this year on the reimbursement income you received from your state of Alaska for your children's travel expenses….

PLEASE PAY YOUR TAXES

johnrj08   October 13th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

When will this woman stop! Look up dope in the dictionary and there's a picture of Palin winkin' back at ya. She thinks that wherever she's campaigning is the focal point of the election. If that was true, wouldn't John McCain be there, too?

Spencer/Commonwealth of Virginia   October 13th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Send Sara up to Quantico(C.I.A.). The people up there will know what to do with her. Gag & Bag.

Former Republican   October 13th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I love her having to grovel in a (formerly) Red state. Yeah, that "Nor-fork" is the one you use for the salad course.

TH   October 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

WHY WOULD AMERICA VOTE IN A BROOD MARE AS VP?

Robyn   October 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

At least get the name of the region correct - it is not "the Hampton Roads" it is simply Hampton Roads. If you give a speech in my home state at least know the proper name of the area!

Norman   October 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

McCain isn't long for this world, even if he doesn't die he's bound to get very sick in the next few years leaving only one person to lead. Scary though, very scary.

Jerry 2   October 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Sarah Palin proved, once again, that she doesn't get it. She doesn't understand the various regions of the US, she can't even get the correct military designations correct (and you would think John McCain would have told her…. there is no " Naval Air Force Station."

PLEASE put this woman out of our misery!!

Darrell   October 13th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

The Pathalogical Tour of Lies thankfully will end in 22 days. I doubt Alaska even wants Palin back after she has been found to be the biggest liar in American history.The Alaskan pipeline project will be a no go and her guilt of abuse just might have her unwelcome in Alaska.I hope they change some rules for the next election so we don't have a campaign that spews hate and division.Perhaps they could hook up lie detectors to the candidates.McCain and Palin would have blown them up in this campaign. 22 Days !!!!!!! No more Lies !!!!!

Cora   October 13th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Senator Obama is admirable. He is presidential and shows he is very ready to lead. He is focused, collected, intelligent and dignified, rising ABOVE inappropriate attacks on his character. In this turbulent and confusing time, he shows his steadiness, stability and genuine desire to help people stay calm. We need these attributes in a respectable and truly caring leader.

With Senator Biden, who has also shown that he is fully capable as Vice President, I believe and trust the Obama/Biden ticket to keep America great, especially for the future of my children and grandchildren.

Obama Our President, FL   October 13th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Ms Palin,
To give our fighting men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan the tools they need is PATRIOTISM
To rebuild the Common Infrastructure is PATRIOTISM
AND YES WE NEED TO PAY FAIR TAXES FOR THIS EFFORTS,
THUS MAKING US PATRIOTIC BY PAYING OUR TAXES.
WAKE-UP PEOPLE.

OBAMA NOW, OBAMA NEXT

Farid   October 13th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

My Friend "soon" Palin will have tennis shoe on and running toward;s bridge to NO WHERE"

ralph   October 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

That's what McCain gets for spending too much time in Michigan.

Americans for Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The mother of the year (not!) who doesn't even buckle her child into a carseat but lectures others about being pro-life needs to go back where she came from. She's rude, condescending, and sarcastic and all the lipstick and winking in the world can't hide the fact that she's a mean spiteful person who would be just another Dick Cheney. Please, spare us any more "news" on this woman.

RichYan33   October 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Is she still talking? Yeah. Does she ever really say anything? No. Unless it's to incite a lynch mob and forcing John McCain to have to say you don't have to be afraid of Obama.

I hope Obama runs that clip in an ad.

Nor-fork?! Nuc-u-lar? Haven't we had enough of folksy? How has that worked out for us?

22 day until she heads back to Canada. Canada? What am i saying? We all know she never leaves the country.

John in Binghamton NY   October 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Maybe they could of won if McCain didn't have to babysit her all the time.

Amy   October 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

This woman is in no way qualified to be the next VP, or worse, the next President of the US! She is uneducated in regards to the economy or foreign policy, she is unethical and incites division in all of her speeches.

I won't trust her with my future, or my children's future.

Obama 08

monique   October 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

cnn why do you keep posting posting stories about palin! Just like in dating the honeymoon is over…. we have figured her out now and she is defiantely not a keeper! Get back to postings about OBAMA AND MCCAIN PLEASE!!

georgia for Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

She hasn't the slightest idea of what she speaks.It's no wonder a growing group of Alaskans are calling for her impeachment.

Allen in Hartwell, GA   October 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

As I understand it most of the military are supporting Obama. Can't say that blame them.

MSGT, USAF, Retired

AUC   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Does her plane ever land or does it just circle the airport????????

Women are ready for you to go back to Alaska and leave the "free world" alone.

Obama/Biden08/12

Beverly   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

My son went to school at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. My guess is that town and the people around it are suffering enough economically and have no interest in supporting a continuation of eight years of Bush via McCain/Palin. Obama/Biden '08.

Pat from Florida   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Where is Senator Mc Cain's FLAG PIN?????????????????????

Verouca Salt   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I'm curious if there are still Republican leaning undecideds out there. If so, please consider the issues. If you're unsure about Homeland security under Obama, ponder this:

McCain vocally disagrees with the successful CIA program to take out al Qaeda leadership when [AQ is] located in northwest Pakistan, without alerting the local tribal authorities and Pakistani Intelligence, who have always WARNED OFF our targets in the past.

Sen. Obama, by contrast, opposes giving al Qaeda sanctuary in Pakistan, and ardently supports this initiative.

When McCain attacked Obama as niave for "wanting to bomb an ally", the very next day the CIA took out the #3 leader in al Qaeda with just such a raid, with a missile fired from a Predator drone. Coddling Pakistan's corrupt dictator for these eight years hasn't made us safer, and John McCain's simplistic continuation of this weak policy is just being Soft on Terrorism.

Please post.

Mark   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

What happened to the vitriol from last week? The "positive" approach is funny from someone like Palin since she is so much like Bush.

Greg in AR   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Sarah Palin latest pitiful mud slinging tactic proves she is delusional, unscrupulous and willing to do anything to win. Her actions show that she believes that it is possible to pick up a turd by the clean end and throw it at her opponent and not get her hands dirty.

Attack ads don't work

Obama 08/12

nina gygi   October 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

We don't want someone who represents hate and intolerance, we need change, and Sarah, you and McCain are not it.

RS   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

There is nothing out of Palin's mouth that has validity. She stills thinks she didn't abuse power in Alaska. Just image her as VP and allowing Mr. Snow machine racer to answer that 3 AM phone call. Yep, sleep tight at night, your safe with McCain / Palin in charge…..NOT.
Obama/Biden '08

Teri   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I can't wait for this to be over! So if messiah Obama wins and starts to shut down the media and free speech, can I say I told you so?! Well, I can, but no one will be able to read it…

Lynne - Seattle   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I wonder who she is trying to convince…the voters of SE Virginia or herself?

22 days is still a long time, so Obama does not have it in the bag as of yet. But it does seem that McCain/Palin are running scared.

Kevin, Little Rock   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Who's that guy standing with his arm cross? He must think he's cool or something.

Mary   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Let Sarah Palin do interviews where she has to think for herself-not just read prepared speeches and soundbite so the people can see if what former Bush speech writer, David Frum, said on CBS today is true. He said it definitely was a mistake to select Palin as VP. Frum also said it is obvious Palin has not thought about the important issues facing our country.

Peter in Virginia   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I just can't wait until Wednesday night !!! One would think that, after loosing to presidential and one vice presidential debates, that McCain would play it safe and not announce what he would do to Sen. Obama.

While in my home state, he is going all over the place describing his misled plans, while Obama is hammering detail after detail on how to handle our problems.

Can't wait until Nov 4 !!!!!

Tony   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

If they're struggling to hang onto southern states that haven't gone blue in 40+ years, how can they possibly win enough swing states to win the electoral college? Obama has much less work to do to win, I've done the math and unless something truly outrageous happens, McCain can't win this.

Anonymous   October 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I wonder who she is trying to convince…the voters of SE Virginia or herself?

22 days is still a long time, so Obama does not have it in the bag as of yet. But it does seem that McCain/Palin are running scared.

FreeNLovIt   October 13th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

If you like a D student in ECONOMICS to lead the next four most horrible days of America, choose Palin! Otherwise join the DONKEYS!! They'll saddle you on their back through the mountains and you'll be fine.

Mike   October 13th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I work at NAS Oceana, and found slight insult she screwed up the name of the base. But I'm not voting for her, I'm voting for a war hero. What sacrifice has your boy Obama made for the country? Z-i-p.

Susan   October 13th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Sarah, SHUT UP! Your 15 minutes of fame were over 15 minutes ago.

Maverick   October 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

For all those who are wondering what McCain means when he calls himself a Maverick, the definition from his website is below:

Maverick - McCain campaign spin for "My collegues in Congress don't like me because I am an arrogant, self-righteous jerk with an overblown sense of self-importance and entitlement; I take the position that anyone who disagrees with me in any way must be corrupt and unpatriotic, therefore I am the only person in the US government worthy of being president."

Also being reported today, FactCheck.org has contacted the McCain campaign and recommended that in the interest of accuracy they need to change the name of their bus from The Straight Talk Express to "The Pandering Liar Express".

They have also asked for suggestions from the public for other possible names. Any ideas?

Demi   October 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Can we all vote early to show Ken and Barbie that their days are over!
Ken go back to your mansions and Barbie go and shoot a moose!

Obama Our President, FL   October 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Ms Palin,
To give our fighting men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan the tools they need is PATRIOTISM
To rebuild the Common Infrastructure is PATRIOTISM
AND YES WE NEED TO PAY FAIR TAXES FOR THIS EFFORTS,
THUS MAKING US PATRIOTIC BY PAYING OUR TAXES.
WAKE-UP PEOPLE.

OBAMA NOW, ABAMA NEXT

pmacdee   October 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Sarah,

Time to pack the dog sled. It's a long ride home!

rick   October 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

as long as it stays away from the communist parts of the beltway, the real Americans who love America should win

angelainmemphis   October 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Is Sarah Palin smarter than a 5th grader? No, she's not even smarter than a 1st grader?

What an idiot….

Obama/Biden 08

California Gold   October 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I'd rather have a cup of Joe (Biden) than a Palin 6-pack.

Obama/Biden '08

Debby   October 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Yeah I believe Obama's campaign is working furiously for those black votes and from the looks of the other states they would register dogs and cats to win this election how pathetic. Voter fraud at its worse this year. Obama and his new tax plan will certainly put us over the edge in spending. How about just leaving taxes alone like McCain suggested.

Va homey   October 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I'm from Va. and by what I can tell, You and father time have already lost.

Go home.

Tom   October 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Sarah sure has my vote!

For Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Another speech with no substance only negative remarks.

Corey W   October 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Those idiots are now realizing that the "party is almost over", but we must still get out and vote.

angelainmemphis   October 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

She doesn't speak for me at all…………….

Rick CT   October 13th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Allowing people to raid their own retirement accounts is no answer

Football Mom in Indiana   October 13th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Will someone please take her back to Alaska since she won't go willingly

Bill   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Funny, I've never been polled and don't know anyone who has.

obama   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

This one Virginian will not be voting for you - that is for sure.

Obama 08

Pedro Elizondo of VA   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The best Sarah can do now is just stop talking. She has lost all credibility.

ENE M DIAZ   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

NEWS BROKE CONVINCINGLY. JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL. OUR ELECTORAL SYSTEM , THUS FAR HAS NOT BEEN DESTROYED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ,ACCORN, CORRUPT POLITICIANS ,THAT ARE FACING CHARGES OF BRIVERY, AND FRAUD TRAINING[ APPEARANCES], AYERS AND OTHERS RADICALS INVOLVED

JL   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Did someone ask her which magazine she read that in?

Rodger   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Too bad the military, including the Navy, know that the VA and those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, rated McCain a D and Obama a B, with respect to VA benefits, and support with equiptment in Congress. The troops in Iraq and making contributions to Obama at the rate of 6-1. What does that say…."all hat, and no cattle"!!!

oh no   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

She must be addressing the good guys………

Ken, Sterling, VA   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Hello to Palin from Northern Virginia, the place that helped put Jim Webb in the Senate, and will likely put Obama in the White House. This is where most of the people are these days!

Marcia   October 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Why does CNN keep going on and on about the Bradley effect, Bill Ayers (now debunked by all reputable organizations), etc and has barely discussed the revelation that Sarah Palin has been found by a bipartisaqn commission in Alaska (10 Republicans and 4 Democrats) to have abused her power as Governor of Alaska? Why there is not a single report on the excessive role of Todd Palin in Governor's office (note that Todd Palin is a high school drop out who has no business making such decisions). If Joe Biden would have been accused of abusing the power of his office, the scandal would be tremendous!

proud army and navy mom   October 13th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Did anybody read the Troopergate Report?

Is todd palin a panty-wearing coward or what? He ought to be ashamed of the way he tried to get that trooper fired. Somebody tell him to man-up!

Robert   October 13th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

"my friend" shes right.. unless the election runs through Nevada.. or Arizona.. or Florida or.. pick a state! Shes Desperate, ignorant and annoying. 22 more days of hearing her shrill riot inciting voice -

ya see "my friends" being 8points down is exactly where we wanted to be at this point!

go Home McSame and Painful Palin! neither of you are Mavericks!

MBFLA   October 13th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

My friends, do NOT let anything keep you from voting. They have proven that they can steal an election no matter what the polls say. We need to know Obama/Biden are up by 15 and have 350 electoral votes and still drive every registered voter we know to the polls!

Jack   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

. . . I wonder if Sara Palin sneeks and reads all of the blogs. If not,
I strongly suggests that she does so.

Democrats 08.

37-year-old First Time Voter   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Is anyone paying attention to her anymore? I don't think so.

No More False Choices   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

We can have smart & cool in the same package … OBAMA

For 40 years we've allowed the Republican National Committee to appeal to America's anti-intellectual side.

Barack, perhaps because he is African American, is COOL enough to pull off this win and still be the SMART guy in the room.

SMART doesn't guarantee he's always right but boy, I'll take SMART over DUMB any day.

Jesse from Berlin   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Quotes from John McCain…We cannot spend the next four years as we have spent much of the last eight: waiting for our luck to change. The hour is late; our troubles are getting worse; our enemies watch.
Then why did he vote 95% of the last 8 yrs with Bush….And how do you distance yourself with Bush who held a close door fund raising for you?

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

She is right. Any resources Obama has in Virginia must be activated and mobilized if Obama wants to win that state. If Virginia turned blue and Obama got their electoral votes I would be sooooooo happy.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

NCAggie   October 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

McCain has not run a smart campaign…even without all the smears, he hasn't been to the states that could determine the outcome of the election…what a dumb move! He was too comfortable with the traditional "red" states. He's waited until the last 3 weeks to campaign for the states he might lose. He has under estimated the American people.

Carol   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I beleive it will come down to the wire. Americans will Stand up and we will win. We will VOTE for the man who is Proud, experienced and has OUR interests at heart. He knows who the enemy is has faced him and it and has perservered. He will see us out of the darkness back into the light at the top.

VOTE JOHN McCAIN '08

A proven Patriot, leader, and PROUD AMERICAN

Dem from AZ   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Sorry I dont need MCsame as president and the Palins as VP. Dont you find it wierd that he is practically it all the events and on TV. He is not running with MCcain ..Sarah is. I cant wait to see this Republican campain go down in flames.

Jerry Ohio   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Palin need to be impeach……………IMPEACH SARAH PALIN she a awful person for our country.

mitch   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

if barack doesnt win there ,he'll win elsewhere. you have more than one area of a state to worry about. a shout -out to my fellow 'rednecks for obama' members, from virginia! go team!!!!

Anonymous   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

If John McCain loses blame it on Mitt Romney. As a Mormon he should never have ran knowing that he would never be elected. He has disrupted the conservatives and upstaged McCain who is a far better candidate than Romney every would be. Romney is a selfish politician who doesn't care if he screws up another candidate. Don't welcome Romney back in 2012.

Independent-Minded American   October 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I just cant wait for this circus called Palin to go back to hunting moose… you know, we need a "maverick" to keep an eye on the Russians…

Margo - TEXAS   October 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Every time this women speaks I want to puck!

Earl   October 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Clueless…. the election covers the entire U.S.A and it is Norfolk

Praetorian, Fort Myers   October 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Hampton Roads–is home to one of the largest African American audiences on the east coast–but also one of the largest military/veterans, and government business contractors along the east coast.

Should be an interesting battle.
Particularly at the Newport News Shipyard–where government contracts for military sea vessels is the lifeblood to nearly 100,000 employees and families.

sf   October 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

2 weeks ago, her mispronunciation of a major city in the US would have given me a nice chuckle and further conviction of her ineptness when it comes to anything dealing with the lower 48, including geography.

But now, I just want it over with. She is such a non-issue.

22 loooooong days and counting.

Deb n Texas   October 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Palin and McCain are wasting their time and money.

Sway the Course   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The campaign may run through many places but it runs over McCain/Palin and deservedly so.

Neither has offered anything of real substance. Their main theme is to knock down Obama rather than offer constructive ideas.

Terie   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I just cringe everytime that Sarah talks and lies. She already lied that she didn't break any laws in Alaska. Well, CNN reported Sarah broke the rules as a governor: abusing her power and violated ethical codes. In addition, Todd Palin had access into the governor's office extremely too many times and had an upper hand who to fire. If Sarah becomes president someday, he will be a very very active first dude in the White HOuse. Not a very good idea…spells DISASTER!!!

NV for Obama/Biden   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

She has NO credibility!!!! The majority of people that go see her are there for the novelty of it - not because they are going to vote for her - she has zero integrity - zero honesty - nothing that she and Sen. McCain have to say could make me believe that they have the best intrest of the American people in their sights - just 8 more years of the same thing………

Sen. Obama has a plan for AMERICA - not just a plan for the select few!!

RH   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Why no mention of Obama's ~6 point overall lead in Virginia?

Jill-IN   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Swiftboat Sarah needs to go back to Alaska.

JIMBISCIELLO   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

JOHN SHOULD SAVE THE MONEY AND SEND HER HOME TO BE A MOM TO HER FAMILY.
THERE IS HOPE FOR THE PALIN'S HOWEVER AS I AM SURE THAT A REALITY SHOW IS LURKING IN THEIR FUTURE.
MC CAIN'S CAMP MADE A COLOSSAL BLUNDER IN SELECTING SARAH PALIN, HOWEVER THE REPUBLICAN CAUSE IS OLD- AND SO IS MC CAIN .
TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP- WE CANNOT LIVE THE WAY WE HAVE IN THE LAST 8 YEARS

petena   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The only places she can pronounce right are those in Alaska. Every place outside of Alaska is foreign to her. She is getting her foreign policy experience! LOL

JayInNewHampshire   October 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

McCain never says anything he would do to fix things it is truly unbelievable. How can he expect to any where else in the polls than where he is at?

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

It's worth pointing out that Norfolk, Nebraska *is* pronounced "Nor-fork." Still won't go over well in Virginia, I wouldn't expect.

Bubba   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Hey, let's elect Palin so she can breach the public trust again. Once is not enough.

Pam   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Doesn't the election run through all the states? Did I miss something?

Donna   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Is Todd Palin running for an office? He is more shots than John McCain….

David Orbach, New York, NY   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

So Hamptons Roads is where the "good guys" live, I guess?

GB, Elgin, Texas   October 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

BOTH Obama and McCain bend the truth, exaggerate, and outright lie. They are politicians, that's second nature to them. Anyone who thinks either is the end-all, be-all is living in a dream world. McCain had a shot at Prez, until he went so negative. That, and his supporters shouting things like "Kill him!" in reference to Obama have sunk his ship, IMHO. Most folks don't think too highly of that type of behavior, especially from so-called Christians. You don't like a particular candidate, vote for someone else and leave it at that. Stop preaching hate, folks; at the very least, don't do it in the name of Christianity. You do a lot of damage to religion with that kind of talk/behavior, and, boy, do we need some faith these days!

FL for Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I am a registered Republican…SCARED TO DEATH of McCain/Palin. I have voted Republican since 1980, but not this year. Just the thought of Palin with the remotest chance of becoming President of the United States should frighten EVERYONE into voting for Obama/Biden. She ABUSED HER POWER and BETRAYED the PUBLIC TRUST. Haven't we had enough of that over the past 8 years? Americans, please wake up. We simply cannot suffer any more!

Obama/Biden '08/12

Tony   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

HEY ANN.

PALIN IS STILL TALKING JUST AS INCOHERENTLY AS EVER.

Myrna Ulrich   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

BYE BYE BARACUDA AND MC SHAME.. YOU ARE DONE !! GO BACK AND CRAW BACK INTO THE ROCKS WHERE YOU CAME FROM .!! HOPEFULLY WE WILL NOT HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN ANY TIME SOON.. OBAMA /BIDEN 08

Andre   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Ask her about the prolonged three minute booing she received at the Flyers game.

Tim   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

So McCain can't draw a crowd without Palin at his side and Palin can't be trusted to speak without papa McCain at her side. Too bad their isn't a "Best Babysitter" award! I'd vote them in in a second….

KM in OHIO   October 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Your cries for "victory" in Virginia and elsewhere are as empty as your cries of "victory" in Iraq. Delusional Republicans - you better be sitting down come November 4.

therealmarie   October 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Why are they still letting her speak???

Roxanne   October 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I imagine she feels badly. It hurts to feel used, doesn't it Sarah?? You've ruined your political career (I use the term career lightly) even Alaskians are wondering why the hell you're their Governor at this point. Say a few more unnecessary 'that's and 'there's' for a gal who attended ALOT of colleges, has a degree in Journalism— you're talking and speaking skills SUCK girlfriend that there that there!!

Kay   October 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

And we're still waiting for a plan….you only have 22 days left.

Fritz   October 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

McCain/Palin are terrified. If they are worried that they cannot carry the most right leaning district in a right leaning state, they should be terrified.

Linda Schatzer   October 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Well would someone tell Palin to tell the truth for once. Obama didnt say "why punish our kids with a baby" to abortion…he said it to sex education for kids. So Palin learn your facts ok.

Glenn Doty, Columbia, SC   October 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

It MAY depend on Virginia… Or it might depend on Ohio, or Florida, or North Carolina, or Missouri, or Colorado, or Nevada, or even Indiana, Mississippi, or West Virginia…

All of the above are possible swing states. You won't see one single state that was carried by Gore in the swing state column. It's all defense for mccain/idiot, and any state that flips is a loss for him.

Based on current polling, Obama is winning 7 of the above states, in some cases by very large margins.

So yes… it COULD come down to Virginia, as idiot suggests… But it's probably going to be a landslide victory with more than a 100 electoral votes spread..

Brenda in Detroit   October 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

oh please! who cares what she has to say? really, she is so over…she can only hope she still has a gig to go back to in Alaska when she is done on the reality show circuit aka the republican party - I hear there is talk of recalling her in Alaska.

voter   October 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Isn't the southwest of va what McCain's brother called communist? that will work real well with the virginans in the southeast. not.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

It's running through FLORIDA too….. and I just voted for 0-B-A-M-A
Florida will be BLUE THIS YEAR.

Palin is a Patriot Act   October 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Yes, the Obama Express is coming right through Virginia. All aboard!

MERLE7   October 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I WANT KNOW MORE ABOUT TO MORE ABOUT THE PALIN'S CONNECTION TO AIP;SINCE SHE IS TRYING TO PAINT OBAMA AS UNAMERICAN

Eric   October 13th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Pandering much?

JD FROM NEW YORK   October 13th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

22 MORE DAYS AND WE WON'T HAVE TO HEAR SARAH PALIN ANYMORE….SHE REALLY MAKES ME SICK…..

President Barack Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

After Barack " Whips McClowns's Behind" at this final debate Wednesday Night, Barack's will begin to increase his lead as we we get closer to election day. It cant get here fast enough….So sick of hearing McDubya and Betty Boop Palin.

Barack Your Vote 08!

Doug   October 13th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Her 15 minutes are over.

I was just in Georgia over the weekend. Georgia is a great state and I have many friends there. However, they are as politically red as their state is in general right now. I could not believe the paranoia and nagativity directed at Obama. They speak almost fearfully of him. Just crazy.

There is no doubt a country-widen undercurrent of that sentiment. Hopefully, those folks will put their emotions aside and realize that Obama is the only difference maker in this election.

Amy   October 13th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

I am a proud unregistered voter, and in the past I have supported Republicans, Democrats, and even Ross Perot. This year McCain made my decision for me with his choice of Palin as his VP. I will be voting Obama.

This woman is in no way qualified to be the next VP, or worse, the next President of the US! She is uneducated in regards to the economy or foreign policy, she is unethical and incites division in all of her speeches . I won't trust her with my future, or my children's future.
Now more than ever, we need a candidate who represents us all, and who brings us all together.
Obama 08

Miholer   October 13th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

They really need to spend more time with Sara on how to pronounce the names of the cities she is "campaigning" in. The more she talks, the better Barak does in the polls.

"That One" President Barack Obama   October 13th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

After Barack " Whips McClowns's Behind" at this final debate Wednesday, Barack's will begin to increase his lead as we we get closer to election day. It cant get here fast enough….So sick of hearing McDubya and Betty Boop Palin.

Barack Your Vote 08!

Anonymous   October 13th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Please tell me CNN,Why 99% comments on CNN for Obama,but on Gretawire FOX over 3000 comments 99% against Obama.

Karen   October 13th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Palin words are falling on death ears.. Everything she says is pointless and hold no weight. Palin really think she's has more qualifications than Hillary. If Hillary didn't become the nominee, then we sure as hell will not vote for Palin. This woman needs to get impeached and Monegan need to sue the hell out of her. Palin is trying to

Asumang   October 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I think Sarah Palin is clutching to straw now. telling a hitheto safe red region that the election hinges on their votes sounds like desperation.

Bill   October 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

It's NORFOLK Naval Station, not Naval Station Norfolk!

independent in Texas   October 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

wATCH THIS POLLS CHANGE IG TIME NEXT WEEK..
People are finally awake, and see Obama has best plans for America and economy ! He will WIN..
Keep this in mind too, has been at least 3 presidents die in office, and should that happen we want Biden in there NOT PALIN…
Obama thinks GREEN, for all of us, McCain thinks more green for all of THEM..McCain is no longer for the people, just himself and his other greedy rich republicans..even Warren buffet is for Obama..
No way McCain is gonna beat Obama ..not this time..no way..
Whites for Obama…in Texas and everywhere…
D.Bradshaw…Texas

Observant Voter from Texas   October 13th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I will NEVER vote for McShame and "Pest"Palin.

Smart voter!

Obama/Biden

Hates Palin!   October 13th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Palin is only talking the Rep Base.. No one else is listening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He voice annoys me to NO end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Queen   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I know what these people are trying to do. Notice how she blew up Obama about Ayers, whom he sat on a board with to improve education and the director recently endorsed McCain (go figure), but has yet to mention "any wrong" doing in her troopergate scandal. Ethics are a huge part of this campaign. Her constant lying, half turths, misleading ifnormatin and John McCain putting her up to all of this is so sickening! Lets just stay focused people, November 5 we'll all get what's best for the country, President Obama!

Obama/Biden 08!

B Whitt   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

What, are they joined at the hip? Is she going to go to all the cabinet meetings with him and is he going to go to all the funerals with her?

They need to try to show that Palin is capable of functioning away from the mother ship. A difficult task, but necessary.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

We all knew it would be a tight race–like 2000.
Frankly–with the exception of his inability to communicate optimism to the American people–I wouldn't mind deferring the election and keeping George a little bit longer.

Each of these guys–is intent on re-engineering everything Bush has done–at least that is what they are promising.

Yet…perhaps we should let all the actions done, particularly in the economy, settle a while before coming up with newer and bolder plans?

American for obama------   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

TO TARA WALL

I like Tara Wall's comentary that Obama agrees with Bush on some issues….that is Bi-Partisanship Tara.

He is not so liberal as they want to paint him. He has voted with Bush on a lot of conservative issues which will make the lives of odinary people better………He's just pragmatic

Darrel from Denver   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

What is this latest notion from McCain/Palin that 'the national media has written us off but they forgot to let you decide'?

The national media are simply reporting the polling, presumably polling talking to the same voters McCain/Palin anticipate deciding in November who will be the next President.

I believe the electorate has decided and the polls are reflecting that.

More campaign speak, trying to put lipstick on the pig.

Richard   October 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

SO TYPICAL:

Barack Obama is campaigning in Ohio.

Joe Biden is campaigning in New Hampshire.

John McCain is baby-sitting Sarah Palin in Virginia.

Kevin Crowne   October 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Does Sarah Palin just talk to hear herself talk? I guess you do that when you're in love with yourself.

joyce   October 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

she's actually still stumping. after the abuse of power verdict. man, you truly have to be thick thick faced in politics.

mccain/palin ticket have a lot to worry about. not just virginia but a barrage of red states that are either leaning blue or have gone blue. it is not just hinging on this one.

lisa M   October 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Tell me how you can balance being truly conservative and voting Republican, this time around?

No McCain   October 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hey McCain, rhetoric doesnt help anymore…you gotta explain what you have to offer for the American ppl.

Plus I disagree that Amerca needs a FIGHTER, we need a peace maker.

Plus it worries me that as you had your last debate, every now and then you were limping….Your health and your age is a great concern my friend.

Guru X   October 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

One issue important to any modern country is how it deploys proceeds from taxation (in combination with national borrowing) over time. It’s largely the misapplication of such funds say over the last 8 years (war in Iraq for instance is a recent example) that has caused the current problem for Americans. What Obama seems to be proposing overall, is to create a platform to raise employment, real wage levels/real national income while applying the current or even fairer tax code(first phase) leaving Americans living well, feeling cool and remaining responsible (second phase). Will this be painless? No but probably by far more so than other alternatives given the present reality. Importantly, this policy thrust should gradually reduce your national debt so your kids get a good deal too. The trick is in making the right calls not only on external finance and but more critically on domestic investment (public and private) in the short to medium term. McCain cannot go this way because – he has been slow to the draw (reactive) and too ideologically committed to vast sections of the American population still living in the past. But most of all he has not been courageous enough to call a spade what it is – a spade.

Ben - Portland, Or   October 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Yes, it will run though east Virginia. And it will continue to run right down the east coast into Florida, and the Obama administration will try to repair the damage done by a repulsive blight on our nation's history. You'll be a footnote by the time election night is over.

pat C.   October 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

well once more obama blew mccain out of the water! i feel sorry for mccain. he is now trying to run on his being a hero. that is so yesterday and sarah is a joke. obama has a clear view on what it will take to get us out of this bush/mccain era. mccain just does not get!

Papasan in Arizona   October 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Palin as VP will go down as the blunder of the century! Wake up Johnny you have lost the Election…

BTW:
The last resort of all Failing Republican Campaigns is to energize the base, Right Wing Looneys! Sure they are mad, they are waking up from a long peaceful Bush slumber, to find two morons [McCain/Palin], with a disturbing megalomaniac love affair with themselves, out of touch with our Nations true issues, and engaging in a revolting Smear and Fear campaign! That's a tough wake up call, "MY FRIENDS"!
The McCain inept solution is an Ignorant Slang Talking Power Hungry Junk Yard Dog [Palin] scampering around the Nation drumming up Racist Bigotry. The obvious erratic incompetence of the McCain/Palin campaign should provide evidence enough that they are unfit for any public office. Americans face the hardest financial disaster in the History of the USA, this is your idea of Change/Solutions/Ansewrs! John McCain / Sarah Palin have no idea what Americans trying to survive face. 401K plans gutted, Unemployment, Foreclosures, and the Global Economy in disarray…
McCain/Palin are a disgusting self serving disgrace. Clearly proving they are not up to the complex task of keeping the Nation together in hard times.

P.S. McCain, please do not come back here to Arizona.

Carol OH   October 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

What quality of Jouralism degree did Sarah Palin receive. She can't read she was found to have ABUSE her power as an Alaska Govenor she only had the job for 18 months. She can't pronounce Nor folk but she wants their votes.

This is shameful and disrepectful.

Janet - Missouri   October 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

My home state, Missouri, is one of the Republican strongholds. I'm doing everything I can to change that! It's very close here as it is in Virginia. An, by the way, Mrs. Palin, if you come to Missouri, it's pronounced MissourE, not MissourA. It's St. Louis, not St. Louey.

American for obama------   October 13th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Southeast? That is wher Pat Robertson is……….the Pastor McCain insulted 4 years ago.

I live in arlington, I still remember…………they don't like McCain very much

Maggie   October 13th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

McCain has had to re-think his campaign strategy because everything he's tried so far has been a dismal failure! He can't even manage a campaign successfully, yet he wants us to believe he can run the country? He doesn't give us any specific plans, yet wants us to believe he will "fix" Washington? Oh..he did give one specific plan - $300 billion to buy bad mortgages - the idea he STOLE from Hillary Clinton!

Obama/Biden '08!!

Rusty Miller   October 13th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

The broad-ban comments regarding Christians personally offensive to people of faith and filled with as much hate and hypocrisy as what the Christians are being accused of. You are making a broad-ban judgment that if anyone votes for McCain it is only because Obama is African American. How prejudice is that? Yes, I will vote for McCain, but not because he's black, but because his view of things like gay marriage and late term abortion go against what I understand to be God's mandates for a civil and prosperous society. You can call that radical if you want, I can live with that, just know that my vote for McCain is not out “ignorance” nor is it about the color of a man's skin. It is however, because of his politics and my personal understanding of Scripture don't agree.

SensibleCitizen   October 13th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

McCain - You have let me down (a staunch Conservative ) by your behavior in the past couple of weeks - 300B again on rewarding bad lenders???? Where are your values - you r campaign managers are morons and you are dancing to all of these folks - it scares a heck out of me to see you run an administration like this (IF elected)

Nothing you say or do now is going to change that - sorry and I may NOT vote at all OR vote for Obama but NOT for GOP this time…

LIP   October 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I have been black balled for telling the truth

TAINOPOWER   October 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

List for obama Acorn of people that is illegal to register to vote during any election

1-dead people(zombies)
2-illegal alien (yes little green people to)
3-criminals ( person w/a criminal record)
4-fictional characters (mama joe or papa joe)
5-cartoon characters (mickey mouse , scooby doo)
6- super heroes (superman , spider man , ironman)
7- new people ( babies , children , not of age to vote)
8-crazy people ( a person w/ mental problems)( most are liberals)
9- and many other reasons
personal comment: if McCain losses this election is because obamas fraud machine Acorn. 800,000.00 donation from the obama campaign? Don’t tell me that he is not trying to steal this elections. It will be a stolen presidency.

Nick   October 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

If on elections day things are that tight it Virginia, Obama already won PA, OH, FL, and the White House.

I too sing America   October 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Thanks Senator for coming, but you cannot have our state. I grew up and went to school in Virginia Beach. We are a tolerant people. Yes, there is a large military population, but what have you done for them lately? Hmm…push the GI Bill through Congress?

Rebekah A.   October 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Sarah you are a joke..Ha ha ha ha ha!

Forrest Gump   October 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

My momma always says life is like a box of chocolates you never know where the next card carring member of Alaska For Indpendence Party will pop up. Sometimes in the land of Alaksa Sarah Palin would give her support to this group and her husband was a card carrying member!

~ and that's all I have to say about that………..

John in Ohio   October 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

"Democratic Senator Jim Webb, a decorated war hero, defeated Republican George Allen in Southeast Virginia by six points in 2006, but John Kerry lost the region by three points to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election."

Shouldn't that be
"John Kerry lost the region by three points to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, but Democratic Senator Jim Webb defeated Republican George Allen in Virginia by six points in 2006."

Seeing as how, you know, 2006 CAME AFTER 2004. Additionally, and I know this may come as a shock to the pro political news team at CNN, Senators are elected by the whole state, not just a southeast portion. You may be thinking of "representatives".

I know it doesn't fit the media narrative of this race being anywhere near close, but your own CNN polls have Obama up by twelve fricking points in Virginia. Heck, that's enough to couteract a 5 point "Bradley effect" AND still be outside the margin of error. Any other state where Obama has a twelve point lead would be considered "Solid Obama". But keep it up, as long as McCain thinks Virginia is winnable for him, he'll keep spending time and resources there.

Lori   October 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Who in the US has never heard of Norfolk Virginia? My what an IDIOT!!!

Tracy   October 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

"The GOP nominee's military background" will "carry him through"? Only if the veterans of our country aren't watching how McCain votes (or doesn't vote) for veterans benefits. After 26 years, wouldn't you think someone "willing to fight" would have eradicated homelessness for veterans? Ensured psychological care for those suffering from PTSD (oh, that's right, Cindy, PTSD isn't something to worry about if you "know what you're doing")? John McCain served his country — but at least he came back. The true heroes are the 54,000 vietnam vets who didn't make it. They "gave their all," sir.

Meg Madison, Cary North Carolina   October 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I'm not afraid to identify myself…It was just reported on another reputable cable news outlet that a McCain orgainzer today, stood up on a chair to address the door-to-door surrogates, telling them as talking points to make a comparison between Barack Obama and Osama Bin Laden, among other smears. CNN, why aren't you reporting this? Why are you covering this horrible man's "comeback" speech and not letting the American people know that he's this immoral? In my estimation, this makes you as a news organization as immoral as he is. I DARE YOU TO PRINT THIS!!

Independent voter   October 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Senator McCain, I was going to vote for you but YOU didn't pick Mitt Romney as your running mate. Instead you picked someone who is has a motor mouth and don't have the knowledge regarding important issues that affects all Americans. Yes, including you rich folks out there. I respect your service to your country but that alone cannot and would not help America at this time. Our country is desperate trouble. NOW, I have no other choice than to vote for OBAMA.

TAINOPOWER   October 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

The obama plan will turn 40% or more of this country in to a welfare system and keep using my tax money to control the people. Socialism will never work in this country. All you socialist give it a rest will not work.

nganenu   October 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Bla Bla from an elected official who abused her power. Too bad for the America of Bush-Cheney or Cheney-Bush? Palin, very very dangerus. Old mccbus twice dangerous because erratic! God save America!
Nganenu

Ann   October 13th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Is she still talking?

Ron L   October 13th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The BIG problem with Governor Palin is ..she's just not that smart.
No, offense it's just the truth. What other reason would the McCain campaign have for not ALLOWING her to do ANY more interviews without Senator McCain at her side??
THE REASON IS CLEAR.
Because she is not qualified and you can REALLY tell when you ask her questions that require spontaneous answers other than remembered talking points.
I ask you members of the Republican party and ALL other Americans..
Do you REALLY want this ( average) person in the White House??
EVERY other major candaidate has been interviewed on all of the MAJOR news programs (especially the Sunday morning ones). Why should Governor Palin not have to do the same???
The complaint about the GOTCHA question issues is bogus. If a candidate for one of the highest offices in the land can't handle that, how in the world would they handle a REAL CRISIS??
The last person we elected that was of average intelligence was….
George W Bush and look at the mess the world is in from that election!!

betty   October 13th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The more I listen to Sarah Palin the greater my inability to understand why educated, intelligent people actually show up to listen to her. Since her acceptance speech I have been unable to discern anything new or substantive. I believe this woman is not strong or gutsy, she is ruthless, driven by ambition. She states she is waiting for the Alaska Personnel Board's decision on the Troopergate issue. A board she appointed, a board whose daily livelihood and continued employment depends on her - and they are going to say what? She's guilty - I don't think so. Hopefully the good people of Virginia will ultimately see her for what she is - a puppet - one, however, who would trample her mother to reach her ambition. I'm sure the people of Virginia are smarter than that. We can only hope.

A NC Voter for Obama   October 13th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

We don't need a "fighter" in the White House! We need a LEADER!

Obama for America!

Tim in Seattle   October 13th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Why is she still even allowed to open her mouth?

Jeff Brown   October 13th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Who's the fatboy in the cowboy hat?

Really Scary   October 13th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Palin abused her power! Also, she does not know how to keep her own husband under control. He said they are always involved in each others jobs. He is so stupid that he does not realize that Alaskans voted Palin to be their Governor, not him. So if she did become VP, just how involved would he be in running the VP office? This is really scrary!

Cleavette   October 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

It is clear that neither Palin nor McCain knows where they are. Palin in Norfolk Va and saying NORFORK. Sarah must have a twin becase one person can NOT be this dumb by themself.

josephine   October 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Nor-fork ha ha ha!! Tina Fey are you listening ? Here is more material for Saturday.

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

She will need to come with more than what she has brought so far.

I support "That One" Barack Obama 08/12

Jerry Atrick   October 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Sorry, but you won't be a hit along Hampton Roads and I know why.

Doug, New Jersey   October 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

There are a lot of evil blue DC people taking over Virginia and starting to outnumber the good decent, honest people in the middle and southern part of that state. To the lib who thinks this is about color, you are right for once. However, it is about blue and red, not black and white. This statement is backed up by every fact available, and there are zero facts to counter it, the bluer the ruder, the reder the better. Just spend time in a blue area vs. a red area, you see the best of this nation and the worst. People who are selfless and people who are selfish. In fact just read the words from libs here and by good honest conservatives and moderates. Libs wish for conservatives to die, something conservatives never wish on liberals, but the libs are the ones calling the right hateful, typical of their level of honesty.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Come on, come through, Virginia–go BLUE! The old man and his hate rally-conducting sidekick are getting desperate and it is so unattractive yet good to see at the same time! Help make them go away, everyone, by voting for CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!

True Blue Ohio   October 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I bet if the media started a new rule where they refused to quote statements that contain little or no substance, we would never hear from Sarah Palin again.

Laura   October 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Is the McCain/ Palin ticket for Education?

I just read that Palin future son in law DROP OUT OF SCHOOL …… because he is going to be a dad. … huh? Is he the one that is going to be carrying the tummy for 9 month that he could not stay and finish his SR. year? ………………….

Brian in VA   October 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Sarah, just get back on the plane and fly back out to alaska and stay there. You know like everyone else know's you can't fire your way into the whitehouse and the american people aren't going to sit here and talk about being "joe six pack."

I take my bourbon with a splash of water thanks!

Obama/Biden '08

Michael in Houston   October 13th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Didn't she say the same thing in Ohio yesterday? I just can't understand why McCain has not told Palin to stop talking. S