October 16, 2008
Posted: October 16th, 2008 06:00 PM ET

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Palin stumped in traditionally-red North Carolina Thursday
Palin stumped in traditionally-red North Carolina Thursday

ELON, North Carolina (CNN) – Thursday marked the first day of early voting in North Carolina, a state unaccustomed to being in the political spotlight this late in a presidential election year.

But at an afternoon rally at Elon University near Greensboro, Republican Sarah Palin did not offer her supporters even the gentlest reminder that early voting - an opportunity both parties are working to take advantage of - is now underway at nearly 400 sites across the battleground state. Long lines at one-stop voting locations have been reported throughout North Carolina.

She did, however, mention the 85 degree heat.

“Thank you all for that very, very warm welcome to beautiful North Carolina, and it is warm,” she said. “Man, this Alaskan gal is … I’m roasting. This feels really good.”

Palin’s speech lasted only about 20 minutes, and was an abbreviated version of the remarks she delivered this morning in Maine: a brisk run-through of her ticket’s beliefs and platforms, including a one-line promise to protect Second Amendment rights.

In fact, the audience spent more time with country singer Hank Williams, Jr., who donned a Carolina Panthers jersey and warmed up the already warm crowd for about 45 minutes before Palin arrived on a local version of the Straight Talk Express along with North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr.

Near the end of her speech, Palin pressed the audience to stand firm against accusations of negative campaigning, and told them to pay “close attention” to Barack Obama’s record.

“It’s not mean-spirited and it’s not negative campaigning when you call someone out on their record,” she said. “So don’t let anyone, don’t let them make you believe that you’re being negative or mean spirited or unpatriotic or unfair when you are asking about somebody’s record, OK?”

After the rally, Palin continued on to a fundraiser at a home in Greensboro.

Filed under: North Carolina • Sarah Palin


Carolina Tarheel   October 16th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

PLEASE POST!

I voted (NC) today and it was for Obama/Biden. Took my 89-year old mother...that was 2 for O/B. Also hand-delivered my 91-year old WWII veteran father's O/B vote!

Jim   October 16th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Sarah Palin makes Dan Quayle look brilliant.

"I'm Jim Gray, and I approved this message."

MEP   October 16th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Does she know anything about voting outside Alaska? Maybe she should actually read one of the many newspapers placed before her. Soon. Try some words with more than one syllable for fun.

islander   October 16th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Palin you are a shrill voiced fake ,fine christian you are..go home!

Charlotte   October 16th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

The Obama-bots are sure worried about Sarah...

KLEE   October 16th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I'm in South Carolina (a red state) boo hoo – but will vote gladly for Obama/Biden – at least North Carolina has seen the light! In these days of the internet – you can go (if you take the time) and check out everyones statements. The republican party seems to me "vicious" and "untruthful" I cringe everytime they spout out the same old lies!! Barack Obama is right – a few more weeks of this and it will be over – I just pray – that the "truth" prevails and "real change" comes to our U.S. Government. Hold on to your hats folks – its going to be a bumpy year or two – lets support each other. Enough of the greed and corruption that preys on our poor working backs!!!

Ryan in Johnstown   October 16th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Maybe CNN and the other major media outlets would do more substantive coverage of Palin if she would put her big-girl pumps on and answer questions from the media, you know other than Rush the addict Limbaugh and Hannity.

Todd   October 16th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

She did not mention it because they are trying to bide more time, to reach more voters and try and turn the tide in this state that is going o..o..oo....ooo.. so for Obama!!!! Obamamaniacs, power activate... YAY – good to see NC overthrowing the all mighty Liddy Dole and voting in an educated, christian, black man!!! There is a God!

idiots for McPalin   October 16th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Sarah you are the biggest idiot in this country, I can't wait for u to go back to alaska. You are the worst person in politics.

Mia   October 16th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

NC Voters: please remember to not cast a straight party vote. Checking that box does not include a vote for the President!!! Vote straight party if you want, just do so individually.

TX Independent for Obama   October 16th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Recommending early voting would prerequire that she genuinely understood and genuinely cared about civics. No. That was too much of a stretch from the raw ambition, duplicity, hypocrisy and insipidity that motivates her.

Human   October 16th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Gosh. Does she still compaign? I thought she is already left to Alaska.

Sam Benegal   October 16th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Good Job McPalin... The more this Venomous Snake opens her mouth in Swinging States, the more Obama's numbers goes up in those States...

By the way why she is campaigning with her kids? Should not they be in school in school years. Have you seen lately Obama’s children in campaign trail during school years?

I have a 11 year old girl with down syndrom, I do not use her my personal gain like yMcPalin did yesterday giving a speech in NH holding your down syndrom infant baby...

Great Parenting McPalin….. Using own kids for political advancement….You are a total disgrace…..

I am wondering why many women with young Children who are cheering for McLoser-McPalin not seeing this......

dzung,frisco,tx.   October 16th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Jerad and JCB,please pull your head out of the sand and think for a while,who brought us this mess??? Democrats or your beloved president Bush???even Mccain accepted that he is not Bush,your beloved president,but Mccain voted about 95% of Bush spending proprosals,and now he said that he can balance the budget in 4 years.Give me a break,what does he think about americans, we are not that stupid as he thinked,....well accept for a few people like yourself,keep on believe what ever he said.And about Sarah Palin,she is the dumbest person that ever run for VP.What does she know??beside attacking Obama! please somebody tell me exactly what she know! she know how to lied and if some how they get elected she will keep her promised ,country first,yes everybody her country will be Alaska,because that what her husband wants,not the U.S, I loves the U.S too much,I would not want that to happen.

Independent for Obama!!   October 16th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

what? where? when? ha? I'll have ot get back to ya!

Russell, NC   October 16th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Palin has more revelant experience than Obama and he is at the top of the ticket. Doesn't that scare you?

nelda   October 16th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Of course not, she's pathetic.

Former Republican voting for Obama/Biden   October 16th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

To the wonderful people of North Carolina.

Isn't it something that Palin could spare 20 minutes from her "busy" schedule for you! All Palin does is spew hate. She is not qualified and I don't think she could be elected even a Mayor again.

isn't it something that Palin won't even speak to the press and answer any questions. She can't. You have to know this first.

Gail   October 16th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

How about some discussion about what the Alaskan Governor will do about ethics reform and transparency in government. Why can't this be discussed along with Ayers and Acorn?

linda from South Dakota   October 16th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

poor palin,, she better go back to alaska,,, she has un-finished business there to take care ,, we dont need her here,,,, thta aqueaky voice((eeekk) and her winks,, well dare i say more? a true loser,,,,, go home sarah,, plezzzz

Jam One   October 16th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

"If not, she'll return in 2012 as the Presidential candidate and bury
Obama as she will not have McCain as an albatross around her neck—"

Beth you are dreaming, it will be difficult after she has been censored or better yet impeached by the Alaska State Legislature. Best we all ignore this woman with a "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" so she can get the Psychological counseling she so desperately needs.

Gill   October 16th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Know the truth October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Every voter… no matter who you are supporting should google:
Philip J. Berg esq and Obama.

You need to read about his lawsuit and how Obama and the DNC are trying to hide it from you. Why is the Obama campain hiding so much?

Even the medical records, McCain gave a ton of records… Obama a one page statement from his doctor. Obama was a heavy smoker for a long time and only gave it up once he decided to run for president, cancer also runs in his family.

All of the "hush hush" and hiding in the Obama campain is something to fear.
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Mr Know the Truth,

You're on that again? please get the factchek. I can see the McLiar tactics have worked on you. If you want to beleive that, hey you free to do so. But please respect our intelligence.

Joe the doctor   October 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Palin is the best thing that could have happened to Obama. The American people (at least the ones with half a brain) have learned something and see her for what she is and for what she isn't (qualified). We don't need another idiot anywhere near the white house. Too bad it took so many disasters over the past few years for people to catch on.

GO OBAMA!!

jimmy   October 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

ACORN AND AYERS ARE ENOUGH

kenny cole   October 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

let this striper shut up and sit down somewhere american are not going to take a risk on you fool wink to all your joe with thier six pack STUPID

MD   October 16th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

How can we be sure that Sarah doesn't suffer from autism? Where are her medical records?

Mia   October 16th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Now I know why McCain is so focused on Joe the Plumber. To take attention off Sarah the Twit

DeDe   October 16th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Go back to Alaska, and stay there.

AM in VA   October 16th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Send Palin and that neanderthal Hank Williams Jr back to Alaska puhleaaze.

Obama '08

Nia Hussein- Phoenix, AZ   October 16th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The Rethugs don't benefit from voting early, so why would she mention it. But then again Abuse of Power Barbi had no idea Russian officials were in her state talking about oil and energy Wed., so she proabaly had no idea about the early voting, which speaks alot about her governing and lake of knowldge about what goes on around

Brenda in Fl   October 16th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The day Macain announced that he has chosen the "Alaska Bimbo " as his running mate was the day that Michele might as well have ordered her inaugural gown.

His choice clearly establishes that he is not thinking logically and is irresponsible.

Looking at MaCains iceberg wife is bad enough but listening to Palin's high pitched wail is akin to listening to fingernails on a chalkboard.

What qualifies her to be VP? She cant even handle her own family.
I predict the Jerry Springer show for her and the rest of her family.

SANDRA THE ONE WHO CARES   October 16th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

SARAH PALIN IS NOT SMART ENOUGH TO READ ANY NEWSPAPER S TO FIND OUT.REMEMBER SHE COULDN'T TELL KATIE COURIC WHAT SHE READS...TO BAD!!!!!! IN THE ATL WE HAVE HAD EARLY VOTING FOR WEEKS.....WE ARE OUT IN RECORD NUMBER AND ARE CLOSING IN ON THE HATEFUL REPUBLICANS...

jackmack   October 16th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

OBAMA / BIDEN '08!!!

who even cares what sarah palin says at this point!? she's completely, utterly, and totally IRRELEVANT. (not to mention racist, stupid, and a lying sack of sh1t)

OBAMA / BIDEN '08!!!

tx voter   October 16th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

85 degrees is hot? Really?

Grow Up   October 16th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

You liberals out there should just slow down and listen to yourselves! Grow up and get past the whinning and cheap shots. Look at the candidates records and history and you shouldn't have any problem deciding who the next President should be.

A ROSE FROM IOWA   October 16th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

When the right goes so wrong...Vote for President Obama!!!

Sharon   October 16th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Hey Sarah. I understand that SNL will have an opening soon. Rumor is that Tina Fey will be leaving after the election. Maybe you should audition for her slot. no–come to think of it, she makes a better Sarah Palin than you do.

RSX   October 16th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Have any of you really LISTENED to Obama? He is telling us that the rich taxpayers will foot the bill for his programs while the rest of us get a TAX CUT? That's not possible. I didn't just fall off a turnip truck! Give me McCain/Palin anyday. Don't count them out!

Pepou   October 16th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Palin in North Caroline is roasting. Maybe she doesn't need the tanning salon that was paid by tax payers in Alaska in the governor's mansion.

batman   October 16th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

wow i think Campbell Brown is so beautiful thats why i watch cnn

Plant   October 16th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

The LADY that McCain told NO when she calling Obama a Arab.....WAS ANOTHER PLANT........Because he and Palin had TOO many speeches and this type of racist yelling and NEVER say anything.....he just STOOD there and SMILED..............That is why he KEEPS trying to use HER to DESTRACT our attention from the real ISSUES we face....THE ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miley   October 16th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

It is not inconceivable that she is an alien. Not an illegal alien, I'm talking an all out, Sigourney Weaver-type alien. Why didn't Obama bring that up during the debate when Bob Schieffer asked if she was qualified? Who said she was the X – factor? Palin's straight out of the X-Files.

McCain's humanity should be scrutinzed as well. What really happened at the POW camp. And just look at him. Remember Invasion of the Body Snatchers? I was waiting for him to point at Obama and shriek, "That One!!" And who talks like that, besides the freak from Silence of the Lambs ("it puts the lotion in the basket"). Think about it. . . they're aliens.

America needs to know the truth.

Rob R   October 16th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Roger: First of all this Joe Plumber guy isn't even a licensed plumber and now the state is considering sanctions against him and his boss's company for sending an unlicensed plumber on jobs. Way to go McCain for exploiting this man and possibly ruining his career.

Also, reports show that the business he wants to buy only grossed $100,000 last year – and he himself only made $40,000 – so he isn't even in a position to buy the business, not to mention the fact that the business itself doesn't even come close to the level of income that Obama's plan would take effect.

Obama's plan calls for the amount in EXCESS of $250,000 to be taxed at a higher rate. If for some miracle, he did buy that business and had TAXABLE INCOME of $280,000 – only $30,000 would be taxed at the higher rate, which experts have estimated would come to an additional $900 in taxes. $900! And considering that Obama's plan calls for a 50% credit for health care and other tax benefits – it would be highly likely that he wouldn't even have to pay that $900.

So, he basically is stirring up a problem where there isn't one – simply to advance his right wing views. (He told reporters he thinks Social Security is a joke and that he is glad we are in Iraq.)

Bottom line, he is too stupid to realize that he would fare better under Obama!

Old Guy who seen this before   October 16th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Sarah – the mouth that roared but spoke very little truth. Sarah, you can't hide from the media forever and when people find out about the "real you" – good luck!

Ryan   October 16th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I can see the moon from my backyard.

I CAN BE AN ASTRONAUT

CLS in VT   October 16th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

She doesn't want to mention early voting. After listening to that annoying voice and the hate she spews, the crowd would run to the polls–to vote for Obama/Biden.

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 16th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION BEFORE NOV. 4TH...............I keep hearing McCain saying he can PROMISE more JOBS for the American people.............Why didn't he do this for the thousands of employee's that LOSE their jobs at his wives BEER company. The reason for the reduction was to save the company millions of dollars, without regards to the devastation that would cause these employee's and their families.

QUESTION....If McCain Cares and KNOW how to create JOBS, why didn’t he share this with his wife so she would have given them the OPPORTUNTY to KEEP their JOBS????????????????????????????????

L hoang   October 16th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Quote from S. Palin: " So,dont let anyone,dont let them make you believe that you're being negative or mean spirited, or unpatriotic or unfair when you're asking about somebody's record, O.K? " thanks God....now i am wonder and want to ask about Gov. Palin record's "Troopergate"..may be somebody mistake about the "S. Palin vs. T. Palin..' who is the Gov. of Alaska?

Mark   October 16th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Roast no more Sarah, please go home to Alaska.

The OTHER One   October 16th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

This is some of the most mean-spirited spewing I have ever seen. It's worse than a playground at recess. If this is what we are teaching our kids, it is no wonder that our country is in the mess that it is in. Why can't all of you who are so freely dishing out your venom, take a step back and think of a way to use your energy in a constructive manner.
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Chris,
You took a wrong turn into CNN land. You need to go to gretawire.com. That's the Republican forum and you'll feel right at home there. Better yet, I think that EVERYONE here should go to gretawire.com and ruffle the feathers of the McCain supporters. You want to talk about mean-spirited and hatred? Go to that forum and this one will start to look really nice and civilized.

Obama/Biden 08 & 12 all the way.

Happy in Arizona   October 16th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Joe the plumber, Joe sixpack, excludes people who have names. This economy is not about Joe and certainly Palin does not support women in this country. How could anyone vote two idiots into the WhiteHouse.

nanette   October 16th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

U.S. A

Remember how McCain dumped his wife?
Thats what he will gonna do when u are not RICH and BEAUTIFUL
as Cindy.
He dont really care, specially when he knows u r ageing and disabled.

America wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AdamW   October 16th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Republicans don't care if voters vote. Where have all of you been? They just steal elections. And I am pretty sure they will try to do that again.

Thomas   October 16th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

This Lady is right out of a Cohen Brothers movie!

Hill   October 16th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Republicans don't need someone to tell them to vote early. They are smart enough to show up on November 4th, and vote... you know... like as in, following the rules of this country?

I don't get why the Democrat party thinks "poor" people are too stupid to register and vote on the day.

I don't believe that crud about "over-populated" election places either, because, already OH (despite the 200,000 fraudulent registrations), OH Democrats were sad to see such a low turnout during 'early voting'...

Come on, this story is pathetic...

Ryan Goedhart   October 16th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Well it's good to see that Palin is beefing up her international credentials, she is getting closer and closer to CUBA!

Sue   October 16th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

If Ayers is a terrorist, why is he walking the streets instead of teaching in a college? Why isn't he locked up if he is a threat to America? Why isn't he in Guantamo with the rest of the terroist? McCain and Palin are more of a threat to America and the American people than he is.....They are still trying to put fear in American hearts and minds just like Bush and Cheney have done.

Tim   October 16th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

You are not only roasting, your done. You are now free to return to Alaska. Thanks for playing...bye...bye!!!

The OTHER One   October 16th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Palin is 100% correct. The media and Obama supporters have acted like Barrack Obama should be off-limits when it comes to criticism. Which of course makes absolutely no sense, considering the man is running for the highest office in the land. They paint any criticism of Obama as an "attack" or "hateful." What they fail to see, is that everyone isn't as brainwashed as themselves. People can have legitimate gripes about Obama without being hateful or racist.
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That's right Jerad. So this means Sarah Palin should NOT be off limits either. The Republicans shield her from the media as if she's some kind of goddess. What they're really saying is "she's too dumb to handle the media by herself and she'll sink them to the point of no return." Well guess what? Too late. She's already sunk her party. She's a joke.

GrammieJ   October 16th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hank Jr is stoned most of the time, perfect role model for Palin!

Jane   October 16th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

My friends...
This dog, Palin- should be ashamed of herself forever. I cannot believe she did not call it quits by now. The more she barks the more stupidity she reveals. How dumb can someone be? It's only a matter of time before she reveals something else about her family only to further fuel a mockery of herself. You're a lying and indecent individual. I hope you find great great difficulty ahead of you. You belong with the rest of the pitchfork dwellers. Oh and anyone who supports you is obviously brainwashed by the tube. I picture primarily teenage girls, since you obviously could carry a meaningless conversation with them.

Allen in Hartwell GA   October 16th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Post Turtle!!!

RThomas   October 16th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

I'm a Democrat. Rich people are evil. Corporations are evil. Oil companies are evil Rich people at corporations are really evil. Rich people at oil companies are the most evil My life is really hard. I work really hard when I have a job. I want to have gas for my car. I want to send my kids to college. I want food for me and my family. I want the best healthcare. I don't want to pay any taxes. Can you please take care of these things for me? Thanks
Oh, and anyone who disagrees with me is an idiot. And they are liars. And they have no morals. And they are dumb. And they are selfish. And they are racist and hate women.

Enough Already   October 16th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

McCain said Palin is an "expert" on autism? How can she be an expert on autism when her son has Down's Syndrome? Last time I checked, autism & DS are two entirely different neurological disorders.......

SMH

Dawn Pittsburgh PA   October 16th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS GO OUT AND VOTE! WE MUST BE HEARD!! DON'T BELIEF ANY POLLS! THE ONLY POLL THAT MATTERS IS NOV 4th! THE REBUB HAVE STOLEN ELECTIONS BEFORE!!

WE MUST VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!

Tulsa S   October 16th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

This woman is a disgrace to all women every where........

ohio   October 16th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

this women is just a simple girl out of small town programmed by GOP to attack. whats up pitbull???

REF   October 16th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

For all of those contemplating to vote for B. Obama.

When did so many of the American populace decide to give up on Capitalism and turn to Socialism? Take it from someone who has lived under Socialist countries twice in my life. It is a very dangerous path you are following.

anne   October 16th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Palin is a hate-monger. She is the worst our country has to offer the world. I feel bad for any little girl with a mother stupid enough to support Palin. That little girl will never know that having dignity and honor are important. She will think lying is just fine and she will think any publication except for FOX news is the "lying elite media". It's totally a shame any child should even be exposed to a woman like this.

Dan   October 16th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Palin is a absolute moron and a disgrace to women who strive to make a difference.

TKW-New Mexico   October 16th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Please Palin stay out of the sun, you're brain is fried enough. You're starting to show signs of confusion, like New Hampshire is in the Northwest. Why don't you take a load off and GO BACK TO ALASKA!

A Republican Concedes Victory   October 16th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Everyone blames the Big Red for all the challenges we face even though the Dems control congress the lat two years and have gone along with so many initiatives regardless of party. It will be a real eye opener once Obama is pres and the dems control congress and we suck even worse. Let’s see, other countries, the wack-o celebrities in Hollywood, Ayers, ACRON, the movement to sign-up X-Cons and who knows what other extreme left groups are all working to elect Obama. While on the other hand the extreme right has reservations about McCain…so lets see who represents the main stream better. Wow. Amazing how easily the American public is distracted….can’t wait until the next four years are over.

LINN [ FAMILY VAULES]   October 16th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I'M A BROOKLYN WOMAN. SARAH PALIN IS NOT FOR EVERY WOMAN. AND SHE IS NOT A ROLE MODEL. I AM A MOTHER, I AM A GRANDMOTHER. I HAD TO RAISE MY THREE DAUGHTER. WHEN MY HUSBAND DIED. I HAD TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY TO TAKE CARE OF MY DAUGHTERS. THINK GOD ALL THREE OF THEM HAD THE SENSE TO FINISH SCHOOL WITHOUT GETTING PREGNANT AND THEY NEVER DID DRUGS. ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE JOBS AND ONE OF THEM IS IN THE MILITARY. GOV.PALIN YOU NEEDS TO CHECK YOUR FAMILY VALUES . YOU HAVE A HUSBAND AND A PREGNANT UNDER AGE DAUGHTER. THAT CHILD HAVE BOTH PARENTS IN HER LIFE. GOV.PALIN IF YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND WAS AT HOME MORE. THAN MAYBE YOUR DAUGHTER WOULD NOT HAD BEEN IN THE PREDICAMENT THAT SHE IS IN. IF TODD WOULD HAVE BEEN HOME INSTEAD OF TRYING TO BE A FIVE TIME SNOWMOBILE CHAMPION OR PALLING AROUND WITH HIS AIP FRIENDS AND IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TYING TO BE A MAYOR, GOVERNOR OF YOUR STATE. MAYBE YOUR DAUGHTER WOULD HAVE KEPT YOUR FAMILY VALUES. MRS. PALIN YOU ARE ALWAY PREACHING ABOUT FAMILY VALUES. WE SOUTHERN ALWAYS SAY YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. APPARENTLY GOV. PALIN YOU DON'T, PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. SO, HOW DO YOU EXPECT OTHER WOMEN AND MOTHERS TO LOOK UP TO YOU. WHEN YOU ARE SHOWING AND TELLING THESE OTHER MOTHERS WHO BELIEVE IN YOU THAT IT IS ALRIGHT FOR THERE TEENAGE DAUGTHERS TO GET PREGNANT. THIS IS WHAT I'M GOING TO TELL YOU GOV.PALIN DON'T TRY TO SET EXAMPLES FOR US. BECAUSE APPARENTLY YOU DON'T NO HOW TOO . HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO RUN A COUNTRY WHEN YOU CAN'T RUN YOUR OWN HOUSEWHOLE. AND YOU SHOULD STOP TELLING AMERICAN PEOPLES THAT YOUR FAMILY IS JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER FAMILY. WHEN IT IS NOT. YOU DID NOT EVEN HAVE THE TIME TO TELL YOUR DAUGHTER ABOUT THE FACTS OF LIFE. I GUESS YOU WAS AT TO MANY HOCKEY GAMES OR PUTTING LIPSTICK ON A PIG. OR MAYBE TRYING TO GET MORE EARMARKS TO THAT BRIDGE TO NOWHERE.

Glenn; Bakersville, NC.   October 16th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

You'll be back in Alaska soon enough Gov. Palin... Don't worry, wolf season isn't open yet!

DP in North Carolina 4 OBAMA/BIDEN   October 16th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Sarah Palin will not admit that she does anything wrong. (TROOPERGATE) Sarah Palin is in her own little world. She is not welcome in my home state of North Carolina. PLEASE JUST GO BACK TO ALASKA MAAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! North Carolina is a Blue state now to match our beautiful blue skys!!!!!!!!!!

adia   October 16th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

How in the world could the US population allow McCain/Palin to represent them? They are not qualified to be leaders of a nation just because they have a microphone. Trash talk, perseverant repeat of negative distracting myth doesn't work anymore old man & subordinate he ordained as a valid VP pick. His dementia shines during his vague, nonsensical responses. I cringe when I see the overconfident, out of place, unskilled hockey girl on the ice with the varsity guys, cuz no one plays with her, so she resorts to no- skill tactics that distract from a truly great game/event. Thanks for ruining the season for all of us Sarah, however, no goals so far for you & your team. Not even reserve championship.

proud army navy mom   October 16th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Palin is a spoonfed, bonafidede idiot.

Scott in Houston   October 16th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Palin in a moron just like "W".

She can't manage her own family. There is no way she is qualified to be VP. Her 15 minutes of fame will end on November 4th. Also on the 4th, she will disappear from the national political stage forever.

The funny part is she does not have a clue she is the reason McCain election bid is failing. The decision to pick her as VP killed McCain's chances at the Whitehouse. It clearly showed a lack of judgement by McCain.

democrats /PA   October 16th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

listen to all the hate on here
and these are people that vote in this country
they are nazi's all of them
no wounder they are voting for obama

jen1041   October 16th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

As a former Republican, the McCain/ Palin ticket is such a disgrace. If they win, this country is going down hill very quickly. GO BARACK AND JOE!!!

Kelley James   October 16th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Senator McCain America has many smart people why did you had to take Palin.

Gene   October 16th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Jared

The reason they paint attacks on Obama as hateful is because McCain is not attacking any of Obama's policies.. he's simply attacking Obama. Obama does run negative ads.. but they all target McCain's policies. Not once has Obama accused McCain of anything unpatriotic, or being untrustworthy... even though there are reasons to suspect... like McCain's military records being COMPLETELY sealed off... like McCain's pastor giving David Duke a lifetime achievement award, like McCain's campaign team being lobbyists for Saudi Arabia and Iraq...

Obama takes the high road and attacks McCain's policies.. McCain just slings mud in Obama's face. And the new thing.. with the republicans setting up a robot to call thousands of households with a recorded message that Obama is a terrorist supporter and can't be trusted.. that's the absolute most despicable, lowest of low I've EVER seen a campaign go.

Undecided voter   October 16th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

let me get this straight...
Obama wants to tax only the rich, and let us off the hook...
and Mccain wants to tax us to let the rich get wealthier...

hmmm.....

mulling it over....
gosh this is tough...

Ron in Canada   October 16th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

In reading your e-mails thank god the majority of the American peopl erealize what a shallow, no brain person Palin is. Iwas was concerned for awhile.

You watch she will be impeached as Governor in Alaska and McCain showed his judgment in picking her.

McCain/Palin- scary

Tabitha   October 16th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I doubt if Sarah Palin knew early voting was happening in North Carolina.

Gene   October 16th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

The funny thing about this campaign is after Palin and McCain lose... every election Palin goes through from now on... she's going to be connected to McCain... and therefore to Bush policies. By accepting this nomination.. she has pretty much screwed her chances of a long term in government. Anyone wanna place any bets on whether she keeps her governor job when her seat is up for re-election?

nelson   October 16th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

If palin likes to kill animals, dogs , wolves, moose, deer, etc, is it for the sport or need to kill something. I can't believe it is anything more
than the "thrill of the kill". As long as she doesn't want to kill dogs
I don't care... but as I look at my (2) buddies (dogs) It would not bode well for anyone to do that especially if I knew who it was!!! She is a worthless piece of crap as far as I am concerned.. A liar, cheater, a
racist, etc. And for #1 dud, ditto. I hope I never hear that idiots name again after this election, but probably will as she reports to cnn regarding Russian aircraft flying over the Alaskan air space.
(just venting)

rok   October 16th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Shame on McCain camp, it will not work. your desperation has gone out of hand. It pays to be honest, John McCain. You will not be able to sway voters to yourside. The voters have seen your temper displayed in public before 70 million viewers, it will not work. We need someone who is presidential, calm, reasonable, sensible, integrity, all these qualities Senator Obama have them all.

All you offered is anger, display of temper, stiffness, agitation, gestures that are uncalled for like a child, very childish attitude. It is a shame.

I know you and Palin will also vote for Senator Obama.

Vote Obama/Biden '08

PCS / North Carolina   October 16th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Palin is good for show biz, not to run a country. Why don't you give us a few more interviews, and lay down your plan for the country rather than being a "Hatchet mom" for the GOP (Or the Moose killer). Give us some specifics about your economic plan.

Diane Dagenais Turbide   October 16th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I wonder if this warm weather is caused by climate change or is she simply finally feeling the heat or is it both!

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   October 16th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

The steam seems to be running out of the BS Express.

Call Joe the Plumber!

pamela anderson   October 16th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I liked one of the bumper stickers I saw recently.

Read my lipstick! I am voting for Obama!

Rob indetroit   October 16th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

OBama-Biden 08,
OBama-Biden08,
OBama-Biden 08,

No MCbush NO MCpalin.

voter   October 16th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Jerad

really Jared. Where is the article of Palin having a relationship with AIP who wanted Alaska to be a country and not a state? How about the abuse of power and two more investigations for ethics violation? How about the two lobbiest in the McCain campaign who worked in behalf of saudia arabia? How about the two people who were beat up at a Palin rally for chanting Obama? I don't see these stories being talked about in the media.

ss   October 16th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Bill Ayers and all theother junk is just that. Spin Spin, and people truly believe it; that why we are in the mess that we're in. Can't see the forest for the trees. Well you better see it this time. Because McCain has nothing for you. Nothing by admirations. Look at his record what has he really done for the mainstream folks. Did he stop the War, or protest it, did he regulate the housing crisis. Oh yea he and Cindy had the same educational opportunity then Barack and Michelle in what world. Why did McCain start his talk out about education with the mention of Civil Rights? Didn't he know that schools were not longer sperate in some states. Oh Boy here we go again. Ya just have a good time.

sexist   October 16th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

All these folks dump on Palin. I know why. She's a hot chick and hot chicks can't ever be smart or anything but bumbling idiots. The stereotype is being applied to Palin and the appliers don't even realize how influenced they are.

Non-Socialist Canadian   October 16th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Oh, by the way we just had our federal election. That mean we voted all across the country, every adult had the right to cast one vote and we selected which party we wanted to rule our governemt and who the prime minister would be. It turns out we kept the old team. They are called 'Conservatives". Anyway, our govenment called an election, (election is not on a pre-set date ) but there is a maximum time when a governents' term runs out so they have to call an election by that time or anytime earlier. Anway like I was just saying. We called a federal election, At least 5 well known parties campaigned. There were debates, phone calls, media ads, followed by early voting and finally election. This is entire process starting with calling the election took a total of 8 weeks. Yes, 8 weeks. Think about all the money the USA would save if they limited all campaigning and fundraising to 4 or 5 months before the election date. I luv to watch the USA politics, but when it comes to efficiency of a health care system and efficieny of an electoral system, I think it's time for me to stop and sing our anthem "Oh Canada".

G from DC   October 16th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

Palin / McCain and their campaign should follow that advise: Don't think that calling someone out based on their record as being negative.

If McCain, himself, stated that he voted with George Bush 90% of the time, that's HIS RECORD!! Don't come back denying your record!!

Now....if your ads are filled with LIES, then you're not "calling someone out based on 'their record'". YOU'RE LYING!!

You can't say, "Obama will raise your taxes". That's a LIE!! You have to qualify your accusation. Instead, say, "Obama wants the wealthiest 5% of Americans to pay 3% more in taxes". That's the fact!!

Edmund   October 16th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Glad to hear Obama was only EIGHT YEARS OLD when Ayers committed those heinous crimes. There are a lot of teenagers around now that were eight during the 9-11 attacks. It's good to see that, in another 16 years, they can become "casual acquaintances" with people involved with that attack.
Ayers and his wife are known terrorists (by pretty much everyone in Chicago), they named their son after a terrorist cop-killer (also well known), and he has been photographed stomping on the American flag. Obama Claims to be just a friendly acquaintance with Ayers. McCain wouldn't even shake his hand. THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE.

my friends yes my friends   October 16th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

lets please mention all about PALIN
and can she take at least one question when she is not prep

"will you vote to have the USA become the US of Alaska?

please give detais...dont make circles.. or fill in..

please speak ENglish and then coherent English

no average joe, or my friends, (more than 100 times) or hockey or other predictable worned out phrases..

please give some substance

mitch   October 16th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

bea- ayers is a patriot. he was never convicted of anything.

Jane Jones   October 16th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

oh boy, people here are so angry, you would think Obama was trailing. Why does it please you to be so hateful towards Palin? I thought you were mad about rowdy McCain rallies!!! I hope the next 4 years give you peace, free healthcare, no taxes, 0% unemployment.
I wonder what your candidate would think of the tone of your comments on this blog.

Madeline   October 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Here we go with the people who hate the U.S. again the 40 year ago terrorist. Have you checked into Palins affiliation with the AIP. Her husbands organization. Or how about her real reason for getting into politics like changing laws so she could build her home, or having the Alaskan tax payers pay her to live in her home, (which is not illegal just sounds greedy), or her husband having so much access to the government offices and proprietary information. Now that is scary considering he is in the AIP and they helped to get her elected. Oh and they hate the U.S. Government

Rebecca   October 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Palin is beginning to remind me of Elvira Gulch THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Regina   October 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

You do not make sense. Watch cartoons, it's more on your level.
Sounds to me like you dropped out of school.

dEMOBRAT   October 16th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

She's a governor- ever think the media had something to do with painting her as stupid?

Richard A. Spomer   October 16th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Sarah just a little climate change for you, and I'm glad you didn't remind citizens of North Carolina about there early voting. Dems already got Acorn out making fraudulent activities will be investigated by the appropriate organizations.

Then Obama can be labeled criminally!!!

ss   October 16th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I can't believe people still believe McCain after all of these months; Sarah Palin should have been the icing on the cake. If Barack doesn't win. There should be no winning. The Depression is sure to come; and the govenment can buy up all the houses like the did before and make everything better. If people were really listening to the debate and not just watching for the blows they would vote Obama for thier own best interest. Get to the polls early vote make sure your vote count and problems at the polls report it. We can not let the Republican steal this one. To much is at stake. Those that don't believe to bad. Obama and Biden is the way to go.

Gene   October 16th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

She should get used to the roasting... her campaigning has gone so low... soon she'll be in a place of fire. Nice Christian lady with Christian values... spreading nothing but pure hatred. It's sick.

Bob   October 16th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

. . ..I no longer listen to Palin. I vote early for the Obama / Biden ticket.

bill for barack   October 16th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Did someone forget to crayon that message onto her coloring page ?

Madeline   October 16th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

The issue with Palin is that nothing she says has any substance. John Mccain said he would increase funding on autism then said that Obama wanted to spend money when he said we had to use a scalpel to cut rather than a hatchet so that type of funding was not cut. Sarah Palins child has Down Syndrome not Autism yet John Mccain kept saying she was experienced to be Vice President because she a child with disabilities. What a bunch of hooey my son grew up with disabilities I dont think that qualifies me to possibly be the President of the United States.

i never get posted!!!!   October 16th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

the clock is ticking....soon the moose in Alaska will be hearing the pitter-patter of palin's feet chasing them again and she's gonna be a sore loser – so run away,- poor moose!!....poor Alaskan people!!....what a crumbling bunch of nothing from this 'woman' – and I use that term loosely.....

Anna   October 16th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Kim, CNN reported on an e-mail that's going around that says if you vote the straight ticket it nullifies your note. They said it;s NOT true and to check with your local election officials.

alaska74   October 16th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Not all from AK agree with Palin's politics. Not all women agree with Palin's politics. As an Alaskan woman, I can tell you that it's absolutely disheartening that she is taking such ugliness while pretending it's of any substance at all. How are women ever going to continue to move forward with Ms. Palin spewing her feeling-movtivated statements when she doesn't even seem to know what she doesn't know. I'd have far more respect for her if she would simply admit what she doesn't know and show any kind of willingness to learn something – anything about the political position she seems to want. She cannot simply pretend her way into being vice president! Shame on her for trying to convince people that she can do the job.

Jand   October 16th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

. . . That's because she didn't want them to know that the sooner they
vote democratic, the better.

Chris in Kentucky   October 16th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Just in case you are keeping track at home
A Plumber: False
Named "Joe":False
Makes $250,000: False
Is going to buy the business: False
His hypothetical situation would be taxed heavy under Obama's plan: False

Mz Leah   October 16th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

People are calling for Palin to answer tough questions:
The GOP can't afford for Sarah to interview with a "real" network.
It would make things worse for Sen. McCain-if that is possible, which I doubt. Why is no one calling Sen. McCain on the carpet for trying to portray himself as the "victim" regarding John Lewis?
Scandalous!!!
Why are we such cowards?
How come no one is admitting we are sick & tired of hearing Sen, McCain milk to death how he has served his country & was a POW?
That's the chance you take when you enlist...duh!

Joe   October 16th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

WOW i wanna see really who wins im not voting because if i could i would vote for both but i just wanna see what happens but whoever we vote for our kids and there kids may be influenced so i see ive got some serious thinking to do!!!!!!!

HouseDiva   October 16th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

if there is a god...sarah palin will be able to go back to the frozen tundras of alaska nov. 5th.

if she cant take the heat; get out of the campaign!

Texas Mom for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

She is a disgrace to all of the beautiful women of America. She is a total insult to our intelligence and grace. How sad she is allowing herself to be used this way. Just say no deal to McCain and Palin!

Anonymous   October 16th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Some say Gov. Palin should answer tough questions:
The GOP can't afford for Sarah to interview with a "real" network.
It would make things worse for Sen. McCain-if that is possible, which I doubt. Why is no one calling Sen. McCain on the carpet for trying to portray himself as the "victim" regarding John Lewis?
Scandalous!!!
Why are we such cowards?
How come no one is admitting we are sick & tired of hearing Sen, McCain milk to death how he has served his country & was a POW?
That's the chance you take when you enlist...duh!

No McCain   October 16th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I Am afraid ...she doesnt know about NC early voting at all.....

Obama supporter in Raleigh, NC   October 16th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

North Carolina will go Blue in '08. The demographic has become more cosmopolitan in the population centers.

louise carrier   October 16th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Look at the open letter from Brigitte Bardot to Sarah Paulin(AFP).
I do not agree with all the ideas of Mme Bardot but her open letter to
Paulin represents the opinion of many women in the US and around the world. She is a disgrace for all women and for all animal protectors.

Ben   October 16th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

2nd Amendment Rights~?

The economy is in melt down and Palin promises to protect the right to own weapons- I guess that's the only thing she know anything about. After all there may be a moose in North Carolina.

A Well Educated Woman   October 16th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

She is too consumed with making herself look good while she is running her own campaign.She is making plans to be Pres.

Michael Michael   October 16th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Beth, NY said ...

If not, she'll return in 2012 as the Presidential candidate and bury
Obama as she will not have McCain as an albatross around her neck—

What an interesting piece of spin! First time I have heard McCain being called the albatross!

On top the spin on McCain the albratross, my head is spinning with the idea, as Beth thinks, "she'll return in 2012 as the Presidential candidate and bury Obama"

Please, ha ha ha, make her stop, I can't stand it!

Robert   October 16th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

To all those McCain/Palin fans ITS OVER and has been. All McCain can say is "my friend" not mine. An Palin well not much to say there but go back to Alaska because you are not ready for VP of America.All the trash talk started when she came on board an has not stopped yet. McCain all he has done in the debates is try to run down Obama and it has not worked yet.If you want more of Busch vote in little Busch McCain. Where will he get all the money for what he wants to do US the tax payer .McCain has been asked how is different from Busch and he cant answer that because there is no difference in the too.Go ahead an vote for the man that wants to TAX your health insurance an give you a $5000 refund so you can pay for the first 3 months premium. I am glad the debates are over now i dont have to watch McCain make those stupid faces when Obama cuts his legs out from under him. Obama the man for change.

Bea   October 16th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

It's about time the Unitversity of Chicago and the students that AYers taught be condemned for hiring and allowing a terrorits to teach them respectively...and all the senators be charged for working with Obama...that includes McCain

Malo AUstin, TX   October 16th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Palin you talk about negative campaing. Why are still talking about this. You are saying negative things. Why are you not telling us that you violated the states ethics. Since you are truthful why can't you tell us the truth. you and your running mate will not rule this nations with the negative ads and the lies that you are telling the nation.

KGH   October 16th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Garrison Keillor said it well: "It was dishonest, cynical men who put forward a clueless young woman for national office, hoping to juice up the ticket, hoping she could skate through two months of chaperoned campaigning, but the truth emerges: The lady is talking freely about matters she has never thought about. The American people have an ear for B.S. They can tell when someone's mouth is moving and the clutch is not engaged. "

Bea   October 16th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

It's about time the Unitversity of Chicago and the students that AYers taught be condemned for hiring and allowing a terrorits to teach them respectively.

C   October 16th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

OHH GOSH IS PALIN STILL IN THE RACE... I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT HER!

Former Republican voting for Obama/Biden   October 16th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Ask Palin about the Alaska independent Party, her Abuse of Power and Ethics Violations.

Ask McCain about G Gordan Liddy and Cindi McCain and the money she made. Liddy was convicted and served 5 years. He is one of Mccain's best friends.

Regina   October 16th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

The money that Obama spent on his campaign came from the little guy out here. We never contributed to a political campaign before, but we sure were happy to do so this time. We "donated the money." It's his privilidge to spend it on wherever it's needed in his campaign.

Tangerine   October 16th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

No one in their right mind should listen to Sarah Palin! She lied about the bridge to nowhere, I was in Ketchikan when she promised it to the citizens, and just for the record, it doesn't go "nowhere', it connects the mainland of Ketchikan to their airport, hardly nowhere. It is a necessary economic link. She also charges her state 17k in per diem for living in Wasilla, instead of Juneau, the capital, where she...by the way, the Governor! She is as real as a counterfeit bill!

Stu-Florida   October 16th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Come on... give her a break. Did anyone ever think that perhaps one of her rally coaches forgot to tell her to say that? If it wasn't drummed into her pine cone brain just before the rally, it would have just gone out the other side. Repetitive information only has about about a 20 minute window.

Go O and Joe '08-12

a tired republican who will vote for "that one"   October 16th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I am tired of hearing this woman talk crap. not only is she a lier but she just goes on the stump and talks like a complete idiot with no sense to what she is saying, it's as though she is hanging out with a bunch of high school friends. I think McVain should keep her in North Carolina until she melts .

Former Republican voting for Obama/Biden   October 16th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

The Main Stream media needs to STOP covering Palin. She won't talk to you so ignore her.

NC for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Palin is roasting alright....she is being burned for all her lies....and having been caught lying....has energized the integrity of the Obama campaign...and the McCain/Palin ticket is crashing and burning.

Marie   October 16th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Okay Mrs. Palin, let's talk about your record - now, not after the election!

IMPORTANT   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

William F Buckley must be spinning in his grave. The Republican party is falling apart at the seams, as common sense conservatives find it impossible to accept Sarah Palin. November 4th will signal the end of the conservative era. The unholy alliance between the GOP and religious extremists has forced moderates into the democratic party, and will result in not only a landslide Obama / Biden victory, but Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress. The nightmare is nearly over.

tom dawson   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I still like to think there's a chance she'll be replaced by this Monday. Not because I plan to vote Republican but just to let the world know that she's not at all representative of our country or either major party here.

tasha   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

and everyone please make sure that you and all the people you know go out and vote on Nov 4th,
this is something we got to make sure of on that day. McCain will next be telling us that there is no need to vote if the polls already showing Obama winning, We cant trust the polls and we must put Obama in the white House,
So please every one the Obama supports not for get on Nov 4th Get everyone you know please, give people a ride to the polls if they dont have a ride there we must elect Barack Obama,
McCain would you leave us hanging like you did you sick 1st wife?,

Wise White Guy   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Lim....and you are qualified to say a Harvard Law graduate and United States Senator is an empty suit........Why again? The truth is you cannot even begin to understand any of the issues, policies and positions so to you he seems to be saying nothing when to those of us who are educated we know he is speaking about the real corrections we need in this country. Lets do some simple math. Carter -debt dropped, Reagen 1st term- debt rose dramatically, Reagen 2nd term- debt rose dramatically, Bush Sr-debt rose dramatically, Clinton 1st term-debt dropped, Clinton 2nd term-debt dropped dramatically. In case you don't know that is 3 Republicans where debt increased and 2 Democrats where it dropped. And yes those three were the only three in history where the debt increased! Its not that hard people!

Gnomepark   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

How's the weather????

Usually reserved for when there is nothing else to talk about.

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State

Hispanic from NC   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I can't believe they're covering this story because she didn't mention early voting. Its not the "Obama get to vote early campaign" she's running,. she's not ppl's mom telling her lazy, irresponsible children what they should do!! – ppl should be responsible citizens and have it known anyways! I'm voting McCain|Palin no doubt!!! – People, stand for hard working, autonomous people, less government, and conservatism!! Go McCain!!!

Ron was a REP now a DEM   October 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I have a hard time listening to these people that are interviewed that say they did not hear what they wanted to from the canidates. They don't know where they stand on issues. This is terriable that so many of us don't educate ourselves about the canidates and need to be told with missleading statements how they should vote.

In all of Obamas resopnses he has detailed his positions and plans and McCain has only tried to smear Obama. McCains plans are off the cuff and seem that thered is no thought like the buying bad mortages and refinanceing that at currant home values. This would be directly burden the taxpayers and the banks would be made whole.

McCains plan to make market losses tax deductable would only benfit the rich that desposable cash to play in the market. The loss on your 401K would not be deductable. That some real redistribution of wealth

Michele   October 16th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

She doesn't even know about early voting!!

MmeHdgs   October 16th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

The thought of McCain in the Oval Office is certainly scarey; the thought of Sarsh Palin is simply terrifying.

Ron   October 16th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Where did they get this Joe The Liar ? John McCain has adopted him for his campaign, but nothing he said checks out. He doesn't make or even hope to make over 275,000 dollars. In John McCain's mind a plumber makes over 250,000 dollars a year... in reality they make closer to 50,000 dollars. John McCain must have been thinking about the plumber who works on his 9 houses.

John   October 16th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

It's about time the media stopped treating Palin with kid gloves. Let's talk about the law in Wasilla that made women pay for their own rape kits. Maybe the high rate of domestic violence that she hasn't addressed since she has been in office. Let's talk about Todd Palin sitting in the governor's office with his own phone. Let's talk about her law that allows hunters to kill wolves from airplanes for a state bounty. How about her lawsuit to remove polar bears from the endangered species list to aid the oil companies? How about her church where the members believe in speaking in tongues? The list goes on and on. This woman is so far out of the mainstream of America it's unbelievable.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 16th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Personal to Jerad:

You're right; so where are the legitimate gripes?!

Chris   October 16th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

This is some of the most mean-spirited spewing I have ever seen. It's worse than a playground at recess. If this is what we are teaching our kids, it is no wonder that our country is in the mess that it is in. Why can't all of you who are so freely dishing out your venom, take a step back and think of a way to use your energy in a constructive manner.

royce d louy   October 16th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

How dumb do the REPUBLICANS think the american people are??????
This is another ploy similar to the boat situation pulled on KERRY

Maybe the elephants should go back to the sewer they crawled out of

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 16th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Personal to Sarah Palin:

When Hugh hefner calls and offers the pin-up slot.......take it!!

It's about all you're qualified for at this point, dear!

Marie   October 16th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Sarah Palin is just one of the reasons that Senator McCain is losing. Stretching the truth, only telling half the story, negative campaigning and taxing my health insurance premiums are some of the others. He showed his poor judgement by picking her. He wants Senator Obama to apologize for things he didn't say, but he and Sarah Palin won't apologize for things they did say. John McCain could not even think last night of why Sarah Palin would make a good VP. That's because she won't.

db   October 16th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Gosh Darn it, she is SO inspiring!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-12

Phillip Bunn   October 16th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

As a life-long North Carolinan all I have to say is, "Sarah get out of my state and go the hell back to Alaska where you can claim ignorance as a virtue.

Jeff   October 16th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

With an IQ of 75, what do you expect?

ET from OMAHA   October 16th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

It wasn't on the script. The campaign forgot to write that on Paling reading book.

James Finn   October 16th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Palin...a pitbull? More like an ankle bitter!!!

Texas Teacher   October 16th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Leah DiMarco from Texas! Wow...

Joe the Plumber is a registered Republican!
Joe the Plumber is an apprentice and still learning – he doesn't have a plumber's license.
Joe the Plumber has a lien because he didn't pay his taxes!
Joe the Plumber's brother is married to Keating's daughter!

.... that explains lot! I guess he was a set up.... that was what it sounded like to me! Good research!

But we ALL know how honorable John McCain has become, I mean IS.... I mean a real Maverick, a POW, a fighter for the People.. not big business. Surely you are not suggesting that he is doing something underhanded????? Something suspect??? ... somelike ATTACK ADS???

Hell, yes! He will do whatever it takes! He makes that absolutely CLEAR!

John   October 16th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

That seems kind of odd that Sarah Palin only spoke for 20 minutes after a 45 minute performance by Hank Williams, Jr. She is incorrect when she talks about the negative campaigning. ALL of John McCain's ads have negative. His entire campaign has been negative. The McCain ads are full of lies. McCain made a fool of himself last night. He was rude and arrogant. John McCain is right that he is not George Bush, but he plans to continue Bush's failed economic policies. Then again, Barack Obama never said that John McCain is George Bush. When McCain said that he wasn't George Bush, he came across as rude.

I wish I could vote early like North Carolina can. If I could vote now, I would and my vote would be going to Barack Obama.

Greg, Atlanta   October 16th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I'm not surprised...she probably was unaware of early voting and nobody on the campaign bothered to tell her. Yet another sign that she has little to no awareness of the national and international political scene.

Anonymous   October 16th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Palin is an inexperienced, religious moron. For this reason alone, please, vote democratic.

zavier   October 16th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

As usual, she's clueless. Ambitious but no substance. She's not taking any responsibilities because she has only been in the campaign for a month or two – this is according to her in the debate. So, why would she be responsible for you if she's elected (oh, god forbid!). It's like the abuse of power as a governor and she still dares to deny it outright. Sigh ... is this the kind of leader you want? hopeless.

Wise White Guy   October 16th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Early voting is wonderful for those with disabilities or the aged who cannot stand in line for hours to vote. Of course they really do not care about those people because they are not rich. Country first right Sarah! Is that the USA or the new country of Alaska?

Georgia Peach   October 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Boo Boo Boo to Sarah Palin. Only thing I admire about her is that she holds her head up thru all these attacks about her stupidity....she doesn't even know she is dumb. I think it is called having blinders on.....as with everything going on in this country and where the other countries are located on the map! Of course, she is blameless and clueless like covering for every mistake they make. She is the one "who doesn't get it"!

Paolo   October 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Krista has outstanding grammar and spelling skills. Right up the onesided, republican alley, I mean, the bridge to nowhere!

Republican for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Palin probably thinks the election is NEXT November

Peter   October 16th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

North Carolina...if it goes blue then McCain lost no matter if he wins Ohio, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida

sandee in Portland   October 16th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

@Beth...do you honestly think people would vote for Palin in 2012? Good gosh almighty, her approval rating has dropped like a 10 ton lead bucket. In fact, it's almost down to Bush's rating.

She is an illiterate, brash, right wing extremist Christian, trailer trash politican who only uses her office for personal gain (abuse of power) and that's one kind of politician I hope we never elect to office again.

Tarrie Terava   October 16th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I believe Palin is looking ahead to 2012. She is doing McCain no favors by being on the ticket.

joseph from vancouver   October 16th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

maybe she thought she was still in the northwest. she didn't even know that the russians had invaded her state yesterday. i dont think she knows too much about anything anyway....

Edward   October 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Boy, what a mess. Give me AL Gore any day. Obama is the most dispicable person that has ever run for president. I gaurantee you folks, his own actions, for all his life, will prove that about him. But I guess we'll have to learn the hard way.

Nancy   October 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

My guess is Palin doesn't know it is early voting day. She is out of touch on most things. I saw someones post here about Barack being dangerous because he spent too much money. This is money AMERICAN CITIZENS gave to Obama because they want him to win. It is wasteful true, but this is what is necessary to get back our country in the hands of people with intelligence. The right is done! They have had a good long chance and they have done a terrible job......

Suzanne   October 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Obama has been vetted inside out for 2 years, and actually more than that in Illinois while in the State Legislature.

Palin has yet to do a major interview after Couric, unless you count the softballs from Fox News.

Obama has done tons and tons of interviews with editorial boards and national media.

Palin needs vetting.

Georgia on my mind( USA GEORGIA)   October 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

go home you are nothing,I'm a women and I wouldn't dare vote for ya, You want to be Hillary! But you not.........................

Obama 08...........
go back to the cold be for you start a race war, with all that non sence you be talking, you Mrs pailn pal around with McCain and Bush so what do that make you?
We all here also know that you nor todd dont want yal state apart of good old USA and we dont want you nor McCain
Both of you are so hard up you are selling your soul to the devil. ( I mean pal around with the devil) yal will try anything, McCain looking like a old bitter man and why do he breathe like that, sound like he cant get air

Dan, Minneapolis   October 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

A message to Palin and her supsoed Christian followers. Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against They Neighbor. Remember that?

Satan has you fooled.

Dewlso   October 16th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

This is why repugnants are going to lose. They think everyone is as dumb as they are. They seem to forget that all the damage done to our country has been done by repugnants. All the voter fraud was done in the last 2 elections by the repugnants. This is why they will lose. They have no connection to reality. They live in their little warped worlds and believe that life revolves around them.

Kathey Carlisle   October 16th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Please, after last night's debate when McCain said Palin is a role model for American women I could have just puked. She is certainly not MY role model and I hope I speak for a lot of women. Palin thinks she is the next Hilary, what a laugh that is. She couldn't hold a candle to Hilary. GO away McStupid and take your talking parrot with you. I have had enough.

Obama/Biden 08/12 from a republican in Kansas

values   October 16th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

YOU ARE STUPID JUST SHUT UP.

Lyndon,CA   October 16th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

That warm Carolina sun will put some color in her cheeks! Nine months of winter tends to make one a bit pale.

John, Flagstaff, AZ   October 16th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

This person is such a miniscule mind and it drives me nuts that the American people in hard times like this are presented with an IDIOT like this. I once was a Republican, thank god I am not anymore. Here is what I found out. Education changes your mind, I finally was able to attend college and I found out that educated people vote for Democrats. It is true 95% of people I know not having a higher education vote for McShame and McMoose.

ER   October 16th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Palin should be the last person to try to critize someones record....

the Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   October 16th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Sarah Palin is ready, Joe Biden needs to go back to grade school and learn how to spell. Seems he said Obama has a three letter word for you and that three letter word is JOBS that's right a three letter word.

But Joe, JOBS actually has four letters. You need to return to school. You are not ready and you and Hillary and Bill have said time after time that Hussein Obama is not ready to lead. Obama is risky and it is a roll of the dice for our freedom, security and our values. Sarah is ready and can spell.

McCain will protect us and not raise our taxes. Obama won't protect us and Obama will raise our taxes. So no to Hussein.

Lissa   October 16th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

This is news because people voting now are pretty much voting Democrat. Why would she encourage them to do that?

Joyce in Florida   October 16th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I think she already is roasted. Not going to win on November 4th.

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

Obama supporter in NC   October 16th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Tell her to get out of my state. Her fear-mongering is not welcome here.

White Male Catholic for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

All this negative campaigning by McCain/Palin is aimed precisely at turning people off to the race so much that they stay home. It's their only prayer. Apparently the GOP is so desperate to suppress voter turnout that they don't even want people who come to their rallies to vote.

Louis in Los Angeles   October 16th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Marge from FARGO needs her accent back. Three more weeks until we don't have to hear from Caribou Barbie again.

REG in AZ   October 16th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Palin and McCain obviously are about as factual, which is typical for them, as the Republican commentators were when talking about the debate. You had to wonder if some of the TV commentators, Pat Buchanan for one and several others, were actually watching some other debate (or just totally incapable of any objectivity) as was substantiated when the public’s reactions came in. The reality was that John McCain seemed very un-presidential as being nervous and even angry, as if on the verge of losing it at any moment. While Barack Obama seemed totally presidential as being calm and engagingly pertinent the whole time. The contrast was that McCain seemed totally stressed to make his political points and criticisms, while Obama impressed as genuinely directing himself to the people and to the issues important to the people. There wasn’t any doubt that Barack won the debate and that he came across as the better choice for president, in fact it wasn’t even close.

jimmy   October 16th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

i POSTED MY COMMENTS FOR ALL THE "JOE'S IN THE OTHER TRADES WHO CAN MAKE $250,000 A YEAR IF GIVEN THE CAPITAL
AND LESS TAXES . IT IS AN INSULT TO THE HARDWORKING
TRADESMEN/WOMEN TO TELL THEM THEY CANT MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY. "JOE THE PULMMER " WILL YET MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THSI ELECTION.

Brenda in Detroit   October 16th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Caribou Barbie – pack your bags and go home to Alaska and stay there.

Old Artillery Man   October 16th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

One of the TV stations in Charlotte NC on the local news tonight showed lines outside of early voting places. A surge in early voting, a big increase in registration and an anticipated very large vote usually is a protest vote and goes against the party in power.
McCain may say he is not Bush but he is a republican and rides the same republican elephant. This is going to make the difference in NC.

Mikey   October 16th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Jerad October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET
Palin is 100% correct. The media and Obama supporters have acted like Barrack Obama should be off-limits when it comes to criticism. Which of course makes absolutely no sense, considering the man is running for the highest office in the land. They paint any criticism of Obama as an "attack" or "hateful." What they fail to see, is that everyone isn't as brainwashed as themselves. People can have legitimate gripes about Obama without being hateful or racist.
______________________________________________
Palin has proven herself to be almost incapable of the truth.

Legitimate criticisms of Obama are absolutely fine. Not okay are all the attacks regarding:

His name
His race/ethnicity
His religion – Christian, by the way
His family
His patriotism
His loyalty to his country

and complete distortions of his beliefs and policies or the way he has run his campaign.

McCain actually said that he has heard people at Obama rallies saying the same things people at McCain and Palin rallies are saying about Obama. Senator McCain, specifically what have you heard and when??? Terrorist?? Traitor?? Off with his head?? Kill him?? Arab?? Did Obama supporters turn on a cameraman and start shouting racial slurs at him?? Are their films of Obama supporters filing into his rallies one after another saying these types of things??

And McCain and Palin have the gall to say that Obama has run one of the dirtiest campaigns ever??? Really??? Not even close to as dirty as the one they are running?? And the comments on the web by McCain supporters are even worse?? What would it be like if CNN didn't moderate them out? I remember many comments about a black man in the White House before CNN started blocking them ... and many others equally bad.

Let's not pretend! Okay???

JOE THE UNLICENSED TAX CHEAT KEATING RELATED PLUMBER   October 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

No mention of her abuse of power scandal either. CNN wont talk about it. They just let her get away with pretending the whole thing never happened. Abuse of Power? Not me. Washington elites, not me.

Heather   October 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Palin is a complete idiot. The worse thing John McCain has ever done. The two can be known as hothead and airhead. Just curious, what kind of education does she have? She makes me so uncomfortable just watching her speak in public. I have never despised anyone more.

annie - never again a dem.   October 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Since there is early voting in NC – obama should do well. After all he paid acorn ( a rotting nut on the ground) $832,000 to obtain voters thru fraud for him.

R. Squibbs   October 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

In less than three weeks, we'll never again have to hear from this yappy little dimwit chihuahua.

Praise the Lord!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 16th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I bet Palin's favorite color is "clear." What a boob she is.

Vivian   October 16th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I actually have voted Republican at one time in my life. All I see now are a bunch of religious right dishonest Christians. Very sad.

Tom   October 16th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

She's probably still upset about McBrain losing the debate last night. It's hard to remember your talking points when all you're thinking about is your dream of living in the Naval Observatory is slipping away...then again, she probably doesn't even know the VP lives there.

jimmy   October 16th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

CNN PETER HAMBY : I DID NOT:\" ALREADY SAY THAT" IN MY COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG. YOU JUST ARE A BIASED CNN EMPLOYEE.

Dave   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

MCAIN PALIN = SENILE & STUPID
They can replace Laurel and Hardy as the most inept clueless operators in US History

felicha from florida   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

WHAT'S SO SAD ABOUT THIS IS THAT SARAH PALIN IS

"WORST" THAN MCCAIN AND BUSH PUT TOGETHER....

THIS WOMAN SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME.....

GO NORTH CAROLINA GOOO!!!!

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE DO NOT LET THIS SLIP THIS TIME, IF WE WANT

THE COUNTRY BACK IN ORDER

Josh   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Pathetic fool sad sarah- just go home. You and McShame are done.
mcMoose – you moran. You planted a lot of racism in this country.
Obama wants to unite and you wants to destroy.
This is America. You fool- get back to Alaska.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Palin is a boob.

Annette   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Gov. Palin, admit you abuse your power as Alaska Governor? and it's proven? Go tell that? And by the way, maybe the Governor, just didn't know it was early voting in NC?? Who is the real Gov. Sarah Palin? Hummm?

Mark   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Know the truth:

Give me a break. Who's withholding information? Who refused to testify in Troopergate? Who won't disclose that the contractors who built her home also got the contract for the Wasilla sports stadium? Coincidence? I don't think so. Why won't she talk about her tanning bed? Who paid for it? The citizens of Alaska? Sarah Palin is the queen of nondisclosure. Heck, she won't even talk to the legitimate media!

Palin is a lying, hatemongering, racist, who knows darn well she's inciting her crowds to yell out things like "kill him" about Obama, then refuses to repudiate such remarks. She can't run on her own merits, so she just tries to sling mud at Obama.

Luckily, the American people are smarter than that (except for her adoring lap dogs, like you, Know). Sarah, go back to Alaska and face the mess you've caused there. I think there are some villagers with torches and pitchforks waiting for you.

tara   October 16th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Joe the Plumber is a Republican plant and also Charles Keating's grandson!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Faafetai Emosi-Lyerson   October 16th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Sorry to say but in my humble opinion, Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president of the United States. McCain did not consider the American people when making his decision to pick her to be his running mate. Very irresponsible and another example that he would do anything to win. Where is his love for America that he continues to preach? He should have chosen someone strong and smart to help his cause and push his beloved country to a new & better direction. Got to stop playing with the lives of people and get serious!

Indy2008   October 16th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

She is not VP material. Let alone Presidential Material. If you care about the future of this country don't vote for McAngry!

Obama/Biden 2008

James   October 16th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Have fun going back to becoming a community Planner Obama. Im sure Biden will have great ideas for block parties. Mcain and Palin know how to get this country back on track and i hope you do know CNN houses hm maybe 100 voters who post their savage commments on Mcain and Palin and will get you no where in the poles.

MCAIN PALIN 08

james in s.c.   October 16th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I'M SORRY TO SAY, SINSITER PALIN CONTINUES TO LIE, WHY IS SHE SAYING SHE'S BETTER THAN MACCIN OR OBAMA. SHE HAS PUT HERSELF ON TOP OF THE TICKET, POWER HUNGRY RELIGIOUS RIGHT WING IS FAR OFF ON ME, SHE'S A NUT JOB, PLAINLY A NUT JOB! THATS MY LAST BET THAT THIS ELECTION WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY THAT I WILL AND EVERYBODY ELSE ....OBAMA WILL BE SWORE AS THE NEXT PRSIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE AMERICA!!!!!!

Al Ram   October 16th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Lieberman: McCain is 'on the road to victory'...Sen. Lieberman like Sen. McCain is in their senior moments. Sen. Lieberman if you are really a friend of Sen. McCain you have to tell him the truth that it is done. You're not gonna win this election because on every debate you are an angry man. You have to be truthful at least to a "friend".

RC   October 16th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I believe she said "I'm so happy to be in this beautiful state of North Carolina here in the NORTH COAST"

Annette   October 16th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

McCain release your records and appointments with ACORN. I hear McCain has praised them often.

D   October 16th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

just a thought....Obama gives back the 500million or so he raised and the economy is saved

Tom   October 16th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Maybe she can talk more about domestic terrorists, like her husband who was a member of a party that wants to secede from the union, and who's founder stated that he did not want to be buried under an American flag. He stated that at the 2004 convention in Alaska, where Sarah, the terrorist's spouse, was present. Look it up.

sqlchick   October 16th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Registered Republican single mom here – work hard, pay ALL my bills – but Mrs. Palin frightens me to death – I am deadly serious. Makes me ashamed she is a woman!

Not going to sign off with who I will vote for – and I WILL vote – but cannot vote for this woman – my daughters will no longer be able to get birth control, no longer be able to stand up for Roe vs. Wade AND if this woman is elected, we will probably ALL be subject the government spying on us, the general population (or at least, more than they do currently!)

Peter (CA)   October 16th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

KTT-Your posts have been dismissed as false on other blogs. Why do you continue to print them? Factcheck.org has looked at Obama's official birth certificate in Hawaii. It is real and authentic.

Philip J Berg is a crank who files baseless lawsuits. More right wing lies at work.

Jerad-this is what Obama supporters call "attacks". It is not real-like Obama being Muslim or a socialist or the other ridiculous spin I see. Want to oppose Obama? Fine, oppose his policies and give facts, not RNC talking points and right wing lies.

Tim   October 16th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Even the medical records, McCain gave a ton of records.
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Ya, he allowed access to 1500 pages for 3 hours. That means you had to review 8 pages every minute in order to read the whole thing. Why not genuinely release them for actual, detail review? Especially when Palin could become the next Pres. if McCain is ill.

Jen, California   October 16th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

What???!!!! She didn't mention early voting? BURN THE WITCH!

X-Republican in Texas for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

JCB

May I suggest that McCain donate one of those 9 houses or 13 cars to people who really need it? He has campaign money he could also donate that to the foods banks as you suggested.
How socialist of you?
I can't wait till Monday to vote for Obama/Biden.

Chris in Kentucky   October 16th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I agree that Obama's record is up for discussion – in fact, so does the Obama campaign and the Democratic Party. I fail to see what ACORN, Ayers, and Rev. Wright has even tangentally to do with his record, though – unless he voted on legislation having to do with them (he didn't), or he led one of their organizations (he didn't), or he wrote one of his theses on one of them (he didn't – in fact, his undergrad thesis was on nuclear nonproliferation).

In other words, my Republican friends, that dog just don't hunt. Good luck with coming up with something new in the next 18 days.

PS: It turns out that Joe the Plumber is not a licensed plumber, failed to pay over $1,000 in owed taxes, and may be related to Charles Keating – so 'that one' won't work, either.

Commonwealth   October 16th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

sharon alabama October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

if obama is elected that will just prove how stupid americans have ended up they want a welfare state

No more stupid than the bunch who 'voted' Bush into office for 8 excruciating years.....

Frank in Illinois   October 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

If Obama wins the election, he will have a Democratic majority in both houses of Congress. If nothing happens, or if things get worse, I will be interested to see what his supporter's comments will be then. Obama is a product of the Chicago political machine, and I have yet to see anything good come out of that. I'm not saying that McCain is a great choice for president, but I believe he is a better than choice than the paper candidate the Democrats have running now. The last time a party stuck by a candidate like this, we were stuck with George W. Bush. It now appears that the Democrats are going to make the same mistake. It's time to stop electing leaders in the selfish manner we are now, and to start electing leaders based on what they will do for the good of the country. Until we do that, we will never get out of the mess we are in now.

Texas Teacher   October 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

dang.... ONE time McCain calls someone on the absolutely ignorant things that both he and Palin usually simply ignore, which is the same as condoning the behavior! He just sounded desperate last night trying to cover his backside over that one!

And the "health issues" for pregnant women... now that was truly disgusting. Palin is an extremist, McCain chose her for his running mate. That makes him an extremist! Actually, what I think it makes him is trying to butter both sides of the bread. But he covered that up quickly enough.

Obama looked and sounded Presidential.

Thanks But No Thanks   October 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

So Palin was in the "northwest" this morning in Maine and now down in Carolina with Hankie Williams.
Yo Sarah, Maine is in the northeast portioin of the lower 48. It's in a section called New England, but be careful - New England does NOT give you foreign policy experience.
November 5th, the day the Poodle with lipstick has to go back to Alaska and face the music that she DID violate ethics in her state.
This "sir" has read the report and I read that Finding #1 states that you abused your power to settle a personal grudge.
And in the spirit of your statement, Palin, we are questioning your record and your husband's record with the AIP. We're doing our patriotic duty of making sure you are never in a position of power at the federal level. Back to Alaska with ya now....Mush, mush.

dtaylor   October 16th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

To JCB:

Are you kidding me? Are you that clueless to think Obama can use his campaign money to just give to the government? Its not HIS money. If you want to talk about someone having millions of money to "donate", look no further than the one you are voting for..McCain. And if your decision to vote for McCain is because of this article, then its no wonder our country is in the state it is in...people like you that vote for a candidate for superficial reasons. Give us all a break.

Wolfgang Sieger   October 16th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Sanity Check. Why would it be a good idea to put Obama into the White House, since he is the de facto face of the party leading the most unpopular Congress in history?

Commonwealth   October 16th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

sharon alabama October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

if obama is elected that will just prove how stupid americans have ended up they want a welfare state

No more stupid than the bunch who 'voted' Bush into office for 8 excruciating years.....

Bill Sampson   October 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I guess the early voting reminder hadn't been rehearsed enough for her to competently deliver it. If they change her script from state to state she is bound to get so doggone confused!

McCain=the draft   October 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Enough lies and distortions McCain/Palin! We're not stupid!

Palin's husband was a member of the AIP(Alaskan Independence Party) and Palin spoke, it's on YouTube. Why is this not getting any media coverage.

I have never seen anything more outrageous than this woman running for VP and McCain's lack of judgement!!! She's a total gimmick and McCain put his campaign first! He has gambled with our lives!

Logic   October 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

JCB,

Firstly, you are no Democrat !

Secondly, spending money improves the GDP and helps the nation get out of the economic hole we are in. That is why Bush unfortunately asked people to go spend after 9/11 to get the money flowing. That is why the feds issue the people with rebate checks to infuse spending that will help the GDP. Please stop spreading bad rumors so you can get your way.

Dr. Mimi De La Cruz   October 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

IGNORANT RACIST SKANK

Pat   October 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Please, somebody explain to her that there's a difference between "calling someone out on their record" and just plain lying. At least I hope she's lying....I'd hate to think that she or the campaign doesn't even check the facts before she opens her mouth to spew venom.

Beah   October 16th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Good luck Palin! I actually feel sorry for you because you became the global topic not because you are smart but because you lack the knowledge on issues. It's amazing though because you are great at talking without substance and it's really irritating. I want someone who is intelligent and understand what they "READ".

Tim   October 16th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Amateur.

Tom from NC   October 16th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Since Senator Obama mother is white that makes him white by law on the birth certificate. So why is he claiming to be African-American?

Shane   October 16th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I wonder how Palin would handle the weather in whateverstan?

Peter (CA)   October 16th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Sharon-

Welfare state?
You really need to stop listening to Rush and Hannity.

The Socialism red herring is a joke. I can't believe anyone listens to it. "Spread the wealth" is a metaphor. It means that everyone's boat should be floating, not just the ones at the top. You know, the ones the Republicans support.

Unless you make over $250K a year, why would you vote against your best interest?

Bill   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Sarah can take joe Furzenbacher back to alaska haha

Lisa Vilen   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I was listening to one of her speeches today, and the crowd still continues to boo and chant, albeit no death threats. I call it boo and chant because that is what it sounds like vs. cheering. There is something about her crowds that exude negativity.

jayel   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Did you notice that Obama never even bothered to waste anytime with that woman. She actually wasn't worth Obama's time. And I fully understand and can see why. She's not worth mentioning in this campaign. With all the baggage this woman is carrying I admire Obama for laying off andletting the people decide what kind of a person Ms. Palin is.

Tim   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

No one is saying it is mean-spirited to call someone on their record. It is mean-spirited to let people shout "kill him" and not do something to try to stop it. Get it?

shell   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I'm voting obama 2008

Texas Teacher   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Vote... Vote.... Vote....!!! Early voting in Texas is 17 days before Nov. 4th. I think early voting is the smartest way to go. At least we don't have to stand in the long lines.

Palin is fear and hate mongering. Her followers are yelling, "Terrorist! Kill him! Get him! And other obscentities.. and McCain ONE time called someone on a ri

Ryan   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Sarah Palin is an idiot. I swear to god I will move to Canada if this moron gets into the White House. McCain is not so bad, but you have to be particularly stupid to choose such an incompetent running mate.

Open your eyes America to the stupidity on the Republican ticket!

White-African(born there) American Military BRAT   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

PALIN = McCain's PIMPED OUT PRINCESS
JOE the 'PLUMBER' = McCains NEW PIMP TRICK

Palin's not mentioning it because she doesn't want to remind the voter to VOTE FOR OBAMA

AND, we are CALLING HER OUT ON HER RECORD......ABUSE OF POWER

Pat   October 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

She's so dense, I wouldn't vote for her to be vice president of the local PTA. What were the Alaskans thinking? My guess that McCain picked her because the better candidates refused to run.

TheBlackAtom   October 16th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Sarah Palin "survived" the VP debate. WOW. She survived it. Big accomplishment there. If you can barely survive a conversation with "gentleman" Joe Biden, then how in Gods Cruel Kingdom are you going to survive a peace talk with hostile forces all over the world. Simple answer, you aren't. Palin Sucks.

ts   October 16th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Governor Palin calling from her Alaskian Igloo insisting that the signs
in the sun, the moon, and the stars should be imminent.

Rove has seriously compromised the Fox News network.

Ray   October 16th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

The Repubs already knew they were going to lose... why else would they pick her? She is their Walter Mondale... but not as smart... she's a total sacrificial lamb. That's got to be it. The Old School McCain is too smart to make such a lame pick... unless he rolled the dice on her after meeting her only once or twice and thought, "How bad could she possibly be?".... Old School McCain should give New and Sold Out McCain a swift kick in the tender spot for making such a poor, poor pick for a running mate.

Sue/PA   October 16th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Palin, "If you cant take the heat...get out of the kitchen" go...get...skoot,
go back to Alaska...they can have you, we dont want ya!!!!!

Dan   October 16th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I cannot believe how hysterical and hateful so many people are toward this woman. Maybe she would be up-to-par with your ridiculous expectations of her if she had started campaigning for the job the monent she took office like Obama did...

PeterInPa   October 16th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

“Man, this Alaskan gal is … I’m roasting. This feels really good.”

Can this dimwit coherently form a sentence without contradicting herself?

xargaw   October 16th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Of course early voting isn't mentioned. They just started the vicious robo-calls filled with smears and lies. They want to saturate and invade the homes of Americans with all the slime they can spew.

slimsista   October 16th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

cnn please post ....

WE WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SARAH PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE...

Gambi   October 16th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Sarah notice the restraint Barack Obama used last night when your name came up in the debates. There is a man of character. He could have trashed you with your own truth but he will let the American people decide and we will, "you are not a breath of fresh air" more like frigid cold blast from the North. Someone who fits right in with Washington and Wall Street you lack ethics and know how to abuse of power.

Susan Simmons   October 16th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

She is an idiot and a humiliation to all women with a brain.

Doug   October 16th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

She probably didn't mention the early voting because no one wrote down for her in her speech!!! When it comes to off the cuff remarks, she's shown she is not a creative thinker.

Has anyone noticed that her speech does not change? Same old Republican mantra; they just haven't realized that the American public "my friends" want something different, a change, someone who will fight for them.

Obama/Biden

Raj, Edmonton   October 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Luke, NC: I couldnt agree with you more. The "dude" used to be copied on Alaska Govt emails and even sit in on meetings. Real agenda? I think thats obvious!
Obama 08

Gracie   October 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

SARAH PALIN IS OBVIOUSLY ILL-INFORMED ON ALL LEVELS.

SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW DIGNITARIES FROM RUSSIA WERE VISITING HER STATE! HOW'S THAT FOR BEING A CLUELESS GOVERNOR?

NOW...SHE'S SPEAKING IN FRONT OF A LARGE CROWD IN NORTH CAROLINA AND SHE NEVER EVEN MENTIONS "EARLY VOTING".

TALK ABOUT ANOTHER MISSED OPPORTUNITY BY CARIBOU BARBIE.

henrietta   October 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

palin is a very scary, she should shut up, she knows nothing.

Desmond Sequeira   October 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Sarah Pailin has so soon become McSame's greatest liability, apart from himself of course.

Commonwealth   October 16th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Laura in PHX October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Why wouldn't you mention early voting? Perhaps she wasn't aware? It wasn't in the many newpapers she reads?

No, Laura it's 'the many papers that have been put before her all these years, also'.....

Dogcatcher   October 16th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

McCain I suggest you invest in a muzzle and a leash. lol

GRANDMA   October 16th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

McBush thinks american are only the 5% rich, in that case he is right Obama will rase tax on them.
Who is American is 95% of us that Obama cut the tax on .
We want to see how much your wife paying tax?
Obama is for Joe and me and 95% of American. McBush is for 5% the rich and yes we want to be rich so we can pay tax this is what make the America , America not just 5% rich to be richer and make decision for us 95%

Laidetea   October 16th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Palin is not use to that kind of weather and she knows it. She'll do just about anything, I mean anything just so she can get a shot at being POTUS

Obama/Biden 2008

thomas   October 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Sarah Palin, what does the Alaskan separatist flag look like? Does it have stars and stripes or a hammer and sickle?

Independent for Obama!!   October 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

She is one dumb beauty queen! she doens't know if she is coming or going and she can only say what she is reading. Her speech did not include the announecement to go vote early, you can't blame her! what does she know?

ND Mom for Obama   October 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Vote Early North Carolina!

Papasan in Arizona   October 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:

The last resort of the Failing McCain Campaign is to energize the base, Ignorant Right Wing Looneys! Republicans are waking up from a long peaceful McBush slumber [Ouch!], to find two pathetic morons [McCain/Palin], publicly displaying a comical cartoon like love affair with themselves, out of touch with our Nations true issues [it's the ECONOMY!], and engaging in a revolting "McCain First" campaign! That's a tough wake up call, "MY FRIENDS"!
The McCain inept solution is to unleash a Slang Talking Power Hungry Junk Yard Dog With The Racist Twinkle In Her Eye[Awaiting Alaska Criminal Indictment For Abusing Power] scampering around the Nation dangerously drumming up Bigotry [Wink Wink]. The obvious erratic incompetence of the McCain/Palin campaign provides us evidence enough that they are unfit for any public office. As Americans face the hardest financial disaster in the History of the USA, this is the McCain Policy! John McCain / Sarah Palin have no idea what Americans trying to survive face. 401K plans gutted, Unemployment, Foreclosures, Wall Street in the Tank, Main Street hopelessly waiting for a bail out, and the Global Economy in disarray...
McCain/Palin are a disgusting self serving disgrace undoubtedly proving they are not up to the complex task of keeping the Nation together in hard times.

P.S. McCain, your colossal arrogance has cost you Arizonans support in this Election!

VOTE4OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

CNN, you guys need to talk about the Trooper gate report since she’s repeating the lies at her campaign events by saying that she is innocent when she actually violating the status; yet, she is GUILTY! I don’t understand how any thinking person can continue to support someone who lies so brazenly. Especially decent Christians. I wonder if there’s a commandment about that? I mean, she can’t even admit that she is guilty.

Zion   October 16th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I laugh so hard when neo-whiners like Jared comes on the boards and talks about criticizing Obama. Obama has not only been criticized, but Palin/McCain has used racism to pander to a certain type of voter. Obama can take it, now I don't know if hot headed McCain can on the other hand.

ruty   October 16th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

If you people want to know the real John McCain get the October issue of Rolling Stone. He is no HERO. He is a Coward.

Jorge -- SF_CA   October 16th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

There are SOOO many things she's unaware of, I'm not surprised she didn't know about the early voting in NC.

Logic   October 16th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

“What does Palin know ?”

That is the big white elephant in the room (of the public).

She didn’t know about the Russian delegation’s visit in Alaska. We don’t care about what she does not know, but what does she know about the Bush, McCain and Obama policies, current general knowledge of the US and the world, economy, foreign policy, health care, immigration and anything in the lower 48 states and the world. What does she really know ?

Luke NC   October 16th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

This woman is scary. Even more scarier is her hubby (the first dude Todd Palin). Did you see how he hangs around her all the time. He's not running for office yet is frequently seeked out for advice by his wife. Is there another "shadow government" we need to be wary of in the vice-president's office? What is his REAL agenda?

Chuck   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Palin, the attack puppy! That is all she is being used for by the campaign's Republican puppeteers, whoever they are. She has no original thought, cannot focus on the issues and is simply there to attack and distract.

Jerad   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Palin is 100% correct. The media and Obama supporters have acted like Barrack Obama should be off-limits when it comes to criticism. Which of course makes absolutely no sense, considering the man is running for the highest office in the land. They paint any criticism of Obama as an "attack" or "hateful." What they fail to see, is that everyone isn't as brainwashed as themselves. People can have legitimate gripes about Obama without being hateful or racist.

JCB   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Why is this news? People take every opportunity to blast candidates for non-issues! This story is not news, but this garbage is why I am voting for McCain.

If you want some news, explore the issue of Obama spending millions and millions on TV coverage that will not help the economy at all. Take that money and put it to good use at a food pantry or give it to the government to help reduce the deficit. Obama is both selfish and dangerous. Democrat for McCain!

Lee   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

The 2% people were referencing earlier was if the turnout for this year's election was the exact same slice of the population as when Bush ran. With the first African-American president running, the huge surge in democrats registered (because of the primary battle), and the energizing of younger voters, that is highly unlikely.

Knyght   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

It's never mean-spirited when you're dispensing the insults... only when you're receiving them. It's a distressingly common double standard, which Palin (among others) seems particularly keen on. If it's not "mean-spirited" to liken your opponent to terrorists or incited your followers to call out things like "kill him," then neither is it mean-spirited to question Palin's governing ethics, her Howdy-Doody interview answers, or her overall fitness to lead.

You can't have it both ways Sarah. And the really scary thing is that you seem to believe you can.

Eileen from Maine   October 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

“It’s not mean-spirited and it’s not negative campaigning when you call someone out on their record,” she said. “So don’t let anyone, don’t let them make you believe that you’re being negative or mean spirited or unpatriotic or unfair when you are asking about somebody’s record, OK?”

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What an American hero she is. She is encouraging her supporters to continue lying, spreading rumors, and fear mongering.
She will make a great carnival hawker when she gets sent back to Alaska with her tail between her legs.
It is unfortunate that there are millions of people that will lick up everything she has to say. The bright side is that there are many millions more who can see right through the woman for what she is. (and for what she is not).

tylenol666   October 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Mccain people, the cow has dried up ,, your buddies milked it all the way! and Mccain wants to make stew out of whats left its Bones

Obama / Biden 08

mobiusinformer   October 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The election has already been decided by CNN and the other corporately controlled media. Avoid long lines, folks, stay home on Nov 4th.

Cindy from NC   October 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Beth, NY – Get Real... Of course she had more viewers because that was the only way anyone could see her in somewhat of a real interview/press op. We have met Obama and McCain for the last 2 years and thier debates were not going to be as interesting. We have only known her for 5 weeks.

AND THE TRUTH IS SHE GOT SO MANY VIEWERS BECAUSE WE WANTED TO SEE HER FALL ON HER FACE, especially after Katie Couric and to our disappointment she didn't

PLUS... she's like a bad REALITY SHOW that we want to watch. Our guilty pleasure. Like OMAROSSA. Love to hate her.

Bobbie in Maryland   October 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

@catholic-mom-4-Obama

YES.....To McCain–Stop the HATE & LIES!

We are all better than this!1

Barrie   October 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hmmm...wonder why Palin doesn't want to remind people to vote early...gee...she may be scared that the people realize that she is one who had no idea what she is talking about.

Please...go back to Alaska...quickly...I am sick of listening to her.

Ken in Dallas   October 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Palin's not talking about early voting, because she doesn't like the way she think early voting would go.

In North Carolina and across the nation, there's just one thing standing in the way of the McCain/Palin ticket:

VOTERS!

Abby   October 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Mike in Seattle, you are not telling teh truth. He is up by 6 in that poll.

Obama 08!

Susan   October 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Maybe if Rick Davis let her in on the infor she may have mentioned it, but because they control her every breath, she doesn't know what is going on!

Michael in Houston   October 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Larry in Boston and Sharon in Alabama, you are joking right. You cannot be that mentally challanged. I guess giving 300 billion dollors to buy out bad mortgages due to greedy lenders and stupid consumers is not welfare? And Obama voting for %100 of Bush's budgets? I guess if you keep repating the lie, you will believeit as the truth. Wow no wonder why the Republican ticket is John McCain and Sarah Palin, look at the supporters. Wow. SMFH!

Shari, NY   October 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain gave all he got last night but his anger, frustration, bumbling of words and rehasing of old falsehoods all overpowered the gusto he had in the beginning. Sarah seems to be losing steam too.

READY FOR CHANGE   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I VOTED FOR BARACK OBAMA TODAY!

West Virginia Early voting Now until November 1st!

Oh and republicans, please stop with the insults. Lose graciously and accept that the country wants a new direction...

Tim   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

No mention from Palin, big suprise!

3 more weeks and then she has to pack it up and go home!

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

McCain is the best! He is a total success. He crashed 5 planes, and succesfully lived each time he crashed them. He successfully left his disfigured wife and children, heck, he did even better and cheated on her with an adultress before leaving her. He succesfully voted against all of my veterans benefits and he succesfully avoided being imprisoned for his succesfull involvement in the Keatign Five fraud. He successfully voted with the best president ever, George W. Bush. He is great like GWB!!

Palin is wonderful. She has lots of foreign experience, she watches planes fly over alaska, always guarding us (she would have been a good co-pilot for John back then, he would not have crashed all those planes). She has lots of wisdom from all of those colleges and beauty pageants. She is good mother with children who listen to her and what she stands for. If she had to be president we get to have Todd PLUS her running our country. She is great!

I'm voting for McCain, because it is fabulous time in USA. We have been so successful at home and in Iraq with Bush, and McCain will help keep our nation booming like it is. If we want to keep being as great as we are, we need to elect the man that will maintain Bushes great legacy!! Vote McCain..because he is 95% as good as Bush!

The Truth   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Every time she opens her mouth, she sounds and looks more and more like a fool. Please sit down and shut up lady. Do people really believe she can run this country if needed?

Obama/Biden 2008 dont be late!!!

Average American   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Anything but the truth ... this woman is not acceptable as V.P.

North Carolina will be blue.............GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susan, Provo, UT   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Sarah Palin is so much more accomplished than her critics-

Mayor, Governor with the highest approval rating in the U.S., Member Alaskan Energy and Conservation Board-all by the age of 44 and all while raising 5 kids.

JIMBISCIELLO   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

" not aware" is her middle name.

Sarah Palin is Obama's best friend.   October 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Lim your vote did not matter in 2000 and 2004. It will not matter in 2008. Your opposite instict is the correct one. So start doing opposite of your instincts and your life will be so much better!!!!!!!!!

Eve   October 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Guess the latest Republican talking point of the week is that Barack Obama is a socialist. The terrorist/radical stuff was putting the 1960s on trial and now the socialist/communist stuff is putting the 1950s on trial.

Also, an aside. Really liked the Fox News shout-out that Barack Obama give in the 3rd debate.

georgia for Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

To mention early voting would be speaking truth.
She doesn't do that !

Leah DiMarco, Texas   October 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Joe the Plumber is a registered Republican!
Joe the Plumber is an apprentice and still learning – he doesn't have a plumber's license.
Joe the Plumber has a lien because he didn't pay his taxes!
Joe the Plumber's brother is married to Keating's daughter!

Sacto Joe   October 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

GET A CLUE! $250,000 in PROFIT, not in NET! If your net is $1,000,000 and your expenses are $750,000, your PROFIT is $250,000. Even then you can deduct stuff, so it's your ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.

And even then, it's on the amount ABOVE $250,000.

DON'T BE DUMBER THAN JOE THE PLUMBER!!!

Jim B   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Early voting is for Obama supporters. McCain "supporters" haven't made up their minds yet.

viince   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

"Obama continues to run against George Bush becasue he cannot run against John McCain."

That's funny, every single poll out there suggest otherwise. LOL.

Redneck from Kentucky   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Thats because she is in WAY over her head. She is not a serious VP candidate. This is all a game to her and she is enjoying her new found rock star status. It will be over soon and she will go back to Alaska and once again be an unknown.

N.Sutton   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Did anyone see the MSN fact check.. People you want a smaller Deficit? Vote for Obama.

You want a Deficit in the Trillions (the result of tax cuts by McCain) then by all means-vote for McCain.

Obama Supporter   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I hope my native state gets wise and votes Obama!!

Jared   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Has anyone noticed that those who leave anti Obama comments are a little slow in the grammar department?

Annie   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Krista, "your" in the instance you used it should be spelled "you're"...as it "you're a joke". And I mean that literally in your case.

virginia voter   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Oh my poor dear. Are you so stupid to not even know that where you are speaking there is now early voting? Well Ms. Palin, you are such a surprise. You think it"s hot now in NC, sorry dear, you are going to be toast. Oh ,by the way, I like my toast burnt.
OBAMA /BIDEN 08

Ric from NM   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

If only McCain had picked Romney instead of Palin! What a difference someone with knowledge on economy would have made. McCain/Romney would most probably be ahead in polls. If only!

common joe   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Sen. Obama said it...I am not running against Bush just the same Bush policies that McCain represents. And do nothing McCain has been in DC even longer than the senator so if your going to blame Obama then you should also blame McCain

NewThinker   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Palin is roasting because she's a half-baked Alaskan according to several European newspapers. I wonder how much long it will take her to shake-n-bake. Besides, McCain's goose is almost cooked too. All that "turning up the heat" on Obama caused them to get burned. Remember, we still have to get out the VOTE before dinner is served!

Go Obama/Biden.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

A lot of my neighbors really liked McCain, until he picked Palin. Now they are voting against McCain.

We voted early today – LOTS OF US – and they are expecting more all the way through. No one wants to wait until the last day.

I voted for Obama/Biden '08

ME   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I dare, I double-dog dare CNN to cover ONE SINGLE story about Sarah Palin that isn't a clear attempt to belittle the GOVERNOR.
CNN – ALL BIAS, ALL BULL.

(:   October 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

maaaan.
i can't wait for john to win.
i really want to see how ameirca will turn out.

Lisa P   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

“It’s not mean-spirited and it’s not negative campaigning when you call someone out on their record...”

Really, Sarah? So does that mean it's not sexist when we call you out on your record (or lack of same)?

Brin in Houston   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

“Thank you all for that very, very warm welcome to beautiful North Carolina, and it is warm,” she said. “Man, this Alaskan gal is … I’m roasting. This feels really good.”

~and~

“It’s not mean-spirited and it’s not negative campaigning when you call someone out on their record,” she said. “So don’t let anyone, don’t let them make you believe that you’re being negative or mean spirited or unpatriotic or unfair when you are asking about somebody’s record, OK?”

Sarah, honey, you're roasting because you've been called out on your record...repeatedly...and have been found wanting.

Jon   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Wow. Just when I thought the media couldn't get more nit picking than they've already been to Palin, there is this article. You have got to be kidding me. Unbelievable bias. And I don't even like the McCain ticket.

White Christian Mother for Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

As CLUELESS as she is... she probably didnt KNOW!!! "I... Dont... Knoww...."

Steve   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Palin didn't know there were Russians in her own state yesterday. How can you expect her to know the pesky details of something going on in another state? Does she actually know where she is? McCain, my man, dump her like yesterday's newspaper. If you keep her on the ticket you will LOSE.

Happy in Arizona   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

How anyone could even think of voting for McCain/Palin clearly shows how ignorant people have become in this country. Neither has any morals or ethics and the VP would not be Sareh, but Todd as he has been running the Alaska government since she took office. Last night it looked as though McCain was on drugs the way he acted, sticking out his tongue, bulging eyes, smirking, just acting and being weird. Is that what you want for President? Wake-up, and Sareh please go home.

Robert   October 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

bwahahahaha!!! do you have to pull a string to get Caribou Barbie to speak?

Tiff of lithia springs   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Catholic mom,

I'm glad to hear that decent Republicans are standing up and taking back their party.

Ez   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

To Krista

It must heart to think with you'r brain.

ME   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

CNN – ALL BIAS, ALL BULL

Lilac in Toronto, Canada   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

She cannot think any better than weather...... You need brains to be VP of US

The Bluest Skies are in Seattle   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Yes they did / Its Yes We Can Bobbie in Maryland .
Love Obama / Biden and their family 's
What an intelligent group to be voting for .
Nothings going to stop this movement all the way to the White House .

Jared   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Great job Falin! Enjoy the landslide victory for Obama in Nov. Next time you might want to blink when asked to be VP. By the way, I can see Tijuana from where I live. Can I be VP? I can also see the ocean from where I live. Can I be the Captain? Falin can be my Joe lipstick pitbull plumber Gilligan.
Pro Education. Anti-Idiot.

Go OBAMA!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

In these times when people need jobs Palin is firing them. It's kind of difficult to go around the country telling people you care about them and their job losses and on the other hand use unethical practices abusing power to get people fired. Now that's what I call negative and mean spirited.

missy, ohio   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I guess this shows Mrs.Playland do not read the NC newspaper or she would have know it what early voting. I guess the weather fry that little brains she had left...............GO OBAMA ...WE ARE ALMOST AT THE FINISH LINE YOU DESK IS READY............PLAYLAND YOUR PLANE IS READY NOW GET TO GETTING.

John   October 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

You cant give a ditz too much information to repeat she will combust

Dj   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

No, we can't handle Joe 6-pack... No, we can't handle Joe the Plumber...

YES WE CAN handle Joe Biden!

OBAMA/BIDEN all the way!!!

All for McCain   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

She doesn't have a clue where she is...she's just hot.

McCain will not get my vote. I would vote for GWB before I would vote McCain. The reason, McCain is only 95% as good as Bush. Scary, but true!

Leah DiMarco, Texas   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It is time for the 'Alaska gal' to go back home to Alaska!

krista   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

vote mccain,
the obama creed seems to be
have questionable allies. Wright, ayers
love accorn!
if your a demo~~ register! and vote often!
forget truth , honesty, why would anyone want obama in office,.

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Clueless.

WhoCares?   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

You know she didn't even know.

She is the single most clueless candidiate I have ever seen.

Julia   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

She didn't mention it because someone probably forgot to give her the crib sheet to remind her of the talking point.

Mike Meyer   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I am certain that the last thing McCain and Palin want is for North Carolinians to go to the polls when Obama and Biden enjoy an advantage in the Tarheel State.

dEMOBRAT   October 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Oh, CNN...give it a rest!!!! All you do is pick on her, this is getting tiresome. I am starting to hate this Ticker.

How about reporting the big jump in the Gallup poll for McCain????

Chi4Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Sarah Palin has truly "lowered the bar" for women and pitbulls everywhere.

Larry in Texas   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Three words for Sarah Palin……………..YOU AIN'T QUALIFIED!

You betcha she ain't!

Jerry Atrick   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

No time to get cocky or complacent people! Please sleep with one eye open until Election Day and please, if you don't fully understand the issues both parties are putting forth, ask someone who you trust.

Thanks!

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Sarah,be quite..WE ARE NOT LISTENING!!!

BARACK THE VOTE!!!

MikeH   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Right before the election that will remove the Republican grip on the Executive Branch and would permit discovery of high crimes and treason committed by the Republicans, an Army brigade is being deployed in America.

Martial Law anyone?

Moose in hiding   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

We all know she's not current on political facts, I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't even know about early voting. Go vote for obama/biden tomorrow if you can. Peace!

Ann from MD   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I seriously hope Obama wins on November 4th. I can barely stand three more weeks of listening to Palin's nonsense, let alone four years. I'd like to know what McCain was smoking last night when he said she's a role model to women.

Obama/Biden 2008
BARACK THE VOTE!

Eileen from Maine   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

She'd better get used to the heat. She is going to Hell for putting our country at risk, by trying to bluff her way into the Oval Office.

Yvonne   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Sarah doesn't really care about the McCain campaign or the voting process, she's just in it for her self-glorification.

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Turn out and vote people

Obama/Biden need you for this selection we are taking it serious.

Vote, Vote, Vote.......

Connie, Pittsburgh   October 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

It's Obama vs. Palin-–McCain and Biden don't count-

Sarah outdrew Obama by 10 million people in her TV debate-that's a pathetic performance for Obama-

Sarah brought out 60,000 in Orlando and 50,000 in Virginia Monday-
Biden has never seen more than 2,000 at any of his rallies-

Sarah either wins this year or in 2012 when she runs for President–

What a babe!!!!

Lin in Illinois   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

There is no hope with Obama. All he has done is lie to people. If he is elected the real Obama will appear and that will be the end of this country. There is hope with McCain/Palin. I am backing you all the way. God bless this country. GO GO GO MCCAIN AND PALIN.

J P from MD   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

That Joe guy gets more attention then Palin. So McCain is using him as his new gimmick. Move over Palin. VP not as important the a plumber. He is more liked. Which, proves nobody likes McCain still. NC, will it go blue? That remains to be seen.

USAF Staff Sergeant   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

She doesn't want people to vote now, because most people favor Obama at this time. Of course she wont mention it... she's hoping for a comeback.....

I started off thinking I was going to be sarcastic, but no, this actually makes sense for them, so I don't blame her for not mentioning it.

Jow Green   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Many folks here have been posting messages saying that a business that grosses over $250,000 would be subject to increased taxes under Obama.

I don't know where this is coming from, because GROSS RECEIPTS are not taxed under Federal Law, only your take-home pay.

So if Joe Plumber hires 5 guys at $50,000 a year and pays himself $100,000 a year, he grosses $350,000 a year.

But each of them makes far less than $250,000 and is not subject to any "tax increase" under Obama.

Why would people post nearly identical messages perpetuating the MYTH that gross receipts are taxed? Interesting....

JuTon   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Go figures...she's too busy telling lies about Obama that she can't get the most important message out to the NC voters which is to go and vote!!!!!

I don't understand how a person could look a crowd of people in the face and tell bald faced lies!!! That's unbelieveable to me! I'll be glad when November 5th comes so that I don't have to hear any more of her gibberish!

Go Obama/Biden/Michelle/Jill 2008 & 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This troopergate is the main reason McCain will loose...
He should have selected the governor of Mn.
I knew many people who were planning to vote for McCain but changed their minds after his selection of Palin...
I just don't believe she could be the president of the most powerful country in the world!!!

lrgayles   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Did anyone see Biden this morning talking about last night's debate? If McCain had any confidence in her, he would let her do the same. Opps, I forgot the "got'cha media" is out to get her! Poor Poor Palin.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

NO SHARON,

They want a fair shot. I think you need diversity training lady.

N.Sutton   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Yes Sarah, why remind the people that are LESS likely to vote or can't get to the polls on election day or, are older and need more time, that they can avoid long lines and vote early.

People, get up off your butts and VOTE..

Preferably Obama / Biden but VOTE.!

Roger   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Pathetic. Now Obama supporters are attacking Joe the Plumber. Somebody did some research on a plumber making about 47,000 a year. That sounds about right for an employee. Joe is going to start a business. This could cost more than 250,000. Plus he has to pay employees. Maybe Obama's plan would work if the employee were paid minimum wage.

Larry in Texas   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I can tell it is heating up. I had an Obama sign in my yard. It did not last 2 nights before it sprouted legs. Now more Mc Cain signs.

Why can't we be civil? That is because one side of the campaign refuses to be civil and keeps spouting lies. Do you her me Sen. Mc Cain?

sakibaba   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama is absolutely right about people should not become complacent.....
India has banned exit polling until the last vote has been cast because of the potential effect it had in the last elections where the party projected to win actually lost because people thought that the election was already decided so one vote less won't matter.....

It ain't over until its over........

juice   October 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This woman talks like some country bumpkin (alasken gal). Most respectable women do not like being called a gal? Nevertheless, she is clueless and in last night's debate, McCain look like an evil old man!

LaBohz   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

She probably doesn't know.

Chi4Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Sarah Palin has truly "lowered the bar" for women and pitbulls everywhere.

Kevin   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

This is what happens when you choose a VP based on strategy rather than qualifications.

Preco, NY   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

She is roasting from the heat of the campaign fire she is helping to stoke!!!

She is CLULESS and cannot divert from her script. I betcha, in that script she was reading from, there was No mention of early voting....
so?

CLULESS!!!!

Leviathan the Winner   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

The heat in NC is nothing like the heat she is going to receive when all of this is over. Alaskan citizens will be upset, along with an "energized" Republican base that will have to cope with Democratic power in all three branches of government for years to come.

Obama / Biden '08....whoo-hoo!

Shane   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Sarah Palin clueless? Say it ain't so!

Anonymous   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Obama! Obama!

danapop   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Joe the Plumber?

Joe the plumber is a MORON. Joe made about $40,000 last year, and doesn't even have a plumber's license-AND owes about 1200 bucks in back income taxes!

Joe thinks he's going to buy his boss' business and make over $250K a year? In what? A recession? With what? the credit you haven't got, Joe?

Joe has delusions of grandeur!

Hey JOE! You sure you're not smoking too much of that weed thats growing in your back yard?

Cynthia   October 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Two words for Sarah GO HOME (and STAY THERE..I feel sorry for Alaska natives)

Ann   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Why should she remind them? They would probably go and run to the polls to vote, but not the way she would want it to be. After last nights debate, she must know that Obama will win.

Jocely   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I am sure there is a job for Pelin on comedy TV.

J.

NY

facts are facts   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

You can still see the paid Republican trolls blogging the GOP lies and slander. Give it up people you're history.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I bet she really said "toastin'", gosh-darn, dad-gum it!!

Kurt Stenzel   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Sarah, I believe YOUR record was just called out as being "unethical abuse of power" or something like that... not to be mean spirited. And hey, I noticed old Hank Williams Jr. with a Conferederate hat on at one of your rallies– I take that as a little mean spirited.

Shari, NY   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Perhaps she was not aware of the early voting privilege, just like she was unaware that the Russians were in Alaska on oil business a few days ago.

Abby   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I see the paid McCain bloggers are out in full force this afternoon...A debate rear whopping g will do that to you. LOL.

Obama 08!

M.H.   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Palin thinks she is roasting in the North Carolina climate .... wait until election day. You'll be panting at the mouth stupid pitbull. With or without lipstick, you'll be roasted!

Obama/Biden '08

kristin   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I agree it's not mean spirited to call someone out on their record. Thats why I think we shlold look in to her record on wildlife, or why she would want to destoy salmon in Bristol Bay by letting them build the biggest copper mine in in salmon breeding ground, Or how bout we look at her and her husbands record on support to have Alaska secede from the rest of us. No- not mean and all gosh darnit.

Jeanne Bean   October 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

She's roasting? LOL–you'll be rosting more in a few weeks, then fully roasted, then overdone and burned...then we throw you out. You're dead meat after Nov. 4.

Jeff G   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Palin rocks.

McCain 08
Palin 09

old white woman in NC   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

We in North Carolina put out the hot seat for Palin! Boy, she really is a Manchurian candidate, isn't she?

Jeanette   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

What an idiot.

Olivia   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I'm sure these people are savvy as to what voting is going on.
Stop critisizing Palin on what she should have done.
She's doing a pretty good job so far and will make a good vp.

fontayne earle   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I've noticed that all of the comments are pro Obama. However, I personally I don't know one person voting for him. I have no reason to believe that he is a bad person. I just disagree with him on most things. I don't believe in socialize medicine, redistribution of wealth, or abortion. I believe that John McCain will keep us safe. I'm not wealthy but I believe americans have the right to keep what they earn. I don't like what this country has become. The ugly things people say. In the south we not taught to be politically correct, we are taught manners and how to treat all people with respect. If Barack Obama is elected I will treat him with respect because he is the leader of this great country.

CHERYL IN FLORIDA   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Oh,
SHUT UP!

Somerset   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

We need you in INDIANA. Come rally us, Obama/Biden

Cynthia   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Yay Obama!

Kish from Britain   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

shes such a sissy............I'm sure she wasnt told to say that.........how pathetic

Cindy Nelson   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

That is because she is clueless.
I really am hopeful that she will just go away after November 4th.
If she gets some talk show, I'm going to puke.

Jeffer65   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Is this really news? I don't trust these polls. Something could still happen and McCain could get lucky.

Donna   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Vote everyone!!! It is a privilege!
Oh and... Obama/Biden 08!

Amy, Scranton   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Joe Biden did so well in his debate with Sarah Palin that when they both held rallies in Joe's home town of Scranton–Sarah outdrew him 2:1.

Sounds like Gore in Tenn.–LOVE IT.

N Gee   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Palin is in Obama Country where the research triangle Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Piedmont Triad Greensboro, Winston Salem High Point 10 universities 4 of which are historically black...... Good Luck NC is "slipsliding away" (James Taylor not willie nelson)

Chi4Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Thank goodness we only have to listen to her lies and pandering for only 3 more weeks.

Sarah Palin is an insult to "Pitbulls" everywhere.

Georgia Gal   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Clueless as ever, Sarah.

Kate in NC   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I live in NC and my husband was once registered republican – about 10 years ago, We are now receiving slanderous taped messages, that I know are lies. Today's was about william Ayres. Nothing about their agenda, They are running the slimiest campaign I have ever encountered. They deserve to lose.

Larry B Boston   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obama continues to run against George Bush becasue he cannot run against John McCain.

Mr Obama – our country is in ruins. You helped us get here – you voted for 100% of Bush's budgets since you came to DC. And Mr Obama, when the Titantic US) hits the iceberg, you load the life boats, you do not yell at the iceberg (Bush)

sharon alabama   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

if obama is elected that will just prove how stupid americans have ended up they want a welfare state

krista   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

vote mccain,
he has far more experiance ! Far more qualifed.
far more honor!
Honest, man, in this race.
Remember democrats have a 10 % approval rating in congress.
Why elect 2 more , to the highest seats.
obama, come back in in a few years, get some worthy, clean Do something , Not president, your a joke

Laura in PHX   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Why wouldn't you mention early voting? Perhaps she wasn't aware? It wasn't in the many newpapers she reads?

Vote early people!! If you can. Wish I could!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Mike in Charlotte   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Elon is the best school in the country you've never heard about.

Charlie in Maine   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The election will come down to three factors:voter turnout, voter turnout and voter turnout. McCain's only move left is to supress turn out by flooding the election with negativity. If he could have sucked Obama into the negativity it might have worked. Make sure to vote you Obama supporters the evil empire that brought you Karl Rove, Geoirge Bush and Dick Cheney will not got down without a fight. Their 28% will vote and it is up to us to make the turnout higher than 60% if turnout is the 50% they are hoping for 28% is a landslide for them.

Think about it and vote.

Tony   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

If it isn't "negative or mean spirited or unpatriotic or unfair when asking about somebody's record..." Then why is it sexist to ask about yours?

Voted O today...

C W   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Don't forget, Democrats! There are more registered Dems than Repubs. All we have to do on November 4 is GET OUT AND VOTE!

Obama/Biden 08

Doris,Memphis,TN   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Three words for Sarah Palin.................YOU AIN'T QUALIFIED!

sbkilb Ct   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Well Sarah, I'm so... glad that you feel good The rest of us DON"T. You should be ashamed of yourself for the total lies and inuendo you have been spewing. Since the 60's with Nixon all we get is the dirty campaigning and politics from the republican party. YOUR party has caused such distrust, disrest, and shame on the U.S.

Robert..   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Mc Cain finally understands he needs to distance himself from Bush, his bigger problem is tryiing to figure out how to distance himself from his VP choice.. He had the experience in politics going for him until he chose Ms. Palin.. He had very little baggage coming in to this campaign, until he chose Sarah. Sad state for him

mk in DC   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

ummm....don't look now ticker but gallup has it at 2 pts among likely voters. You might want to consider some balance in your reporting, I mean if not on the air, at least on the web.

julie in nc   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

According to the local news here in Raleigh, approximately 6300 people have already voted early in our county alone! My husband is going after work and they showed a shot of at least 30 people in line at 5 pm. We didn't NEED Sarah Palin to tell us anything – we are already smart enough to know to go and vote.....

Foreign_Observer   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Palin = C L U E L E S S.

The great american joke!

The whole world is laughing at America. Especially Europe.

Nan   October 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Palin does not want people to early vote. She wants time to change their minds from Obama. Hopefully it will not work. Plus if you are attending a Palin rally you probably aren't going to vote for Obama anyway. Then again, she wasn't aware of a meeting with the Russians to be held in Alaska, maybe she wasn't aware of early voting

D&D   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Well she knows that is she asks people to go and vote early, they will all vote for Obama/Biden. LOL

Know the truth   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Every voter… no matter who you are supporting should google:
Philip J. Berg esq and Obama.

You need to read about his lawsuit and how Obama and the DNC are trying to hide it from you. Why is the Obama campain hiding so much?

Even the medical records, McCain gave a ton of records... Obama a one page statement from his doctor. Obama was a heavy smoker for a long time and only gave it up once he decided to run for president, cancer also runs in his family.

All of the "hush hush" and hiding in the Obama campain is something to fear.

Mike in Seattle   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Interesting that the Gallup Poll has Obama leading McCain by only two points today. Didn't see any mention of that on CNN. Seems they only like to refer to the secondary polls that indicate Obama with a larger lead. Nothing like fair and balanced!!

Observer In New York   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Sarah Palin (definition ) : Clueless as clueless is.

aiden   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

of course bring the patriotism thing into it. i guess its patriotic to spread lies about someone. please. more bush going on here.

obamarama all the way!!

OS   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

IT WAS NOT WRITTEN IN HER PRE-PREPARED SPEECH TRANSCRIPT.

Cyndi in Chicago   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

20 minutes is about all they should have to stand.

Bigbubba   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It is quite possible that Palin does not have a clue the early polls are open. She could have been told. You would think that at least one person in the entire Republican Party noticed and told the McCain/Palin team.

Just a little hint like: "The oher guy's people are voting. Maybe we ought to also."

But then again, with a ticket of Senile/Stupid maybe they just forgot

Meghan   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Go Sarah go! The more questions we ask about Obama's record, the more we see just who this man is, a socialist. America thrives on capitalism and that's what we need right now! Our economy has suffered because of the socialist "every person in a home" politics of the last 20 years, we do not need any more wealth redistribution!

Eric Brown   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Sarah must've forgotten about the early voting because of the severe heat stroke she is suffering.

Christi Hutchings   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

My God, how long will we get to reap the benefit of intelligence from this woman???

Ron   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

this woman needs to go back to Alaska where she'll face her impeachment as not only a lying "conservative" (what a joke) but also as a lying governor and a disgrace to women! hit the books u pathetic woman!

Brian   October 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Palin thinks you win the White House after a bicathalon moose hunt/snow machine race. She doesn't understand voting, unless it's in a beauty pageant.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

@ BOBBIE IN MARYLAND, YES, OBAMA/BIDEN did a great job in ALL the debates!!

I have been talking to many people both friends and family, as well, as members of my parish (Catholic). Everyone, even my elderly Republican parents are DISGUSTED with the VILE tone of the Republican-hate-lies-and-fear machine is spewing.

I believe that the Republicans will be stunned....... by the REJECTION OF THEIR POLITICS by a vast majority of fair-minded-and-decent......AMERICANS!

To MCCAIN I SAY ..........STOP THE HATE..........STOP THE LIES!

Poetic   October 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

We wouldn't want all of that makeup to melt off now would we?

She is clueless about everything..

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Dear Sarah Palin:

You say it's not mean-spirited to call someone out on their record. Okay. In that case, could you please explain your support, and your husband's membership in, the Alaska Independence Party, dedicated to the secession of Alaska from the United States of America. It hardly sounds like "putting country first" to me.

Thanks.

Fred the moderate   October 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I bet there's another reason she's roasting – Troopergate is heating up. the chief of the State Troopers testified he asked the gov. and first dude to stop requesting the fireing and that all disaplineary action was taken already in the troopers case. He said she wouldn't like the conciquences of this being exposed to the public. Well buddy – it's exposed now. We all need to turn the page on Dick Chenney' VP and it appears Palin is cut from the same mold.

Go Obama /Biden

Chris in Va.   October 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

"Joe the Plumber" should go by "Joe The Corn" 'cause he's a plant.
1/4 mill a year?!?!?! Start up business?!?!?! "Undecided Voter"?!?!?! They bring in a "Joe Six-Pack" and of all the names in the world.....you guessed it......."JOE"
Give me a break!!! How dumb do they think we are!?!?!?
Just another desperation gimmick from the McShame campaign.

KOOKOO Va   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

BARRACK YOU HAVE HAD MY VOTE FROM DAY ONE.WE WILL NOT GET NEGATIVE , AND WE WILL WIN
GOD BLESS

Independent   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If people get cocky and democrats lose this election I will be very PISSED! I do not like the democrats all that much but they are far better than the republicans this year. In fact the republicans simply cannot be allowed in the white house until they get their act together.

sick of sarah   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

she dont really care rember she said she has nothing to lose on rush limburg radio show

Beth, NY   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Obama again failed to draw as many people to last night's TV
debate as Sarah Palin did in her debate-

She buried Obama by 10 million people-–predictably she will bury
him by the same 10 million people on election day–

If not, she'll return in 2012 as the Presidential candidate and bury
Obama as she will not have McCain as an albatross around her neck-

kn   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

who cares what Palin has to say...I only want to hear her say Bye!!! I am on my way back to Alaska....

cm   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Palin does not want to remind voters about this because she is afraid that democrats and independents will go vote for Obama right away.

Kim   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I agree, Obama/Biden is the way to go!!!!!

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

DONT GET COCKY...GO OUT AND VOTE!!!!

YES WE CAN

North Carolina   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

North Carolina going Blue!!! Just voted!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

We voted early today – LOTS OF US – and they are expecting more all the way through. No one wants to wait until the last day.

I voted for Obama/Biden '08

C. Alex Brown   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

We all must get out and vote on or before Nov 4.

Sarah Palin must be sent back to Alaska.

Tyree,LV-Independent For Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

She Proves Again, She Doesn't Know Anything.

Obama/Biden 08'

Barbara Hanson   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Sarah Palin is setting the Women's Movement in Politics back 100 years!

Louise, CO   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Joe the Plumber has taken more questions from the press than Palin!
He's a real guy. He's from a swing state. He's not afraid of the press and he hates taxes. Drop the "female" pitbull and "Go for Joe" 08!

Tiff of lithia springs   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

IM WILLING TO BET SHE DIDN'T KNOW OR CARE SHE'S TOO BUSY WHIPPING THE CROWDS INTO A FRENZY OVER NEGATIVE THINGS. BY THE WAY SHE IS NOT A ROLE MODEL.

Lim   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama will not get my vote, for the same reason that GW did
not get mine in 00 and 04: empty suite and smooth talking
lines.

Fred   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Barack and Joe both did well. No contest in the debates. It still amazes me that anyone would support Palin knowing that she actively avoids interviews and will not let Americans know more about her.

Kristina, Seattle   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Well that's no surprise. Given the current polls, if the country were to vote RIGHT NOW, it definitely wouldn't look too good for the republicans. Better for the GOP to wait it out a couple more weeks and hope that Obama is outed as a transgendered Wiccan or something...

VA 4 Obama   October 16th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Bobbie – I noticed that as well...hopefully we can really get out the vote and get Northern VA to sway the whole state!

DSW   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

What, Palin didn't offer voters benefitial information and instead, made some whimsical comment about the heat? I find that very hard to believe

JimII   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Bobbie, I agree. I thought we got a lot of substance from these debates. Obama has a better plan, so more people say he won the debates. Both men put forward their vision for the country. And for me, that made the choice all that more easy.

J from DC   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

That Joe guy gets more attention then Palin. So McCain is using him as his new gimmick. Move over Palin. VP not as important the a plumber. He is more liked. Which, proves nobody likes McCain still. NC, will it go blue? That remains to be seen.

Kevin   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Uh, this is news? A gaffe? Whatever.

NObama 08!

Bobbie in Maryland   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Back to Alaska, Carabou Barbie!!!

Alissa in Kansas   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I'm sure Palin will remember to mention all the unspeakable harm she thinks an Obama Administration would bring to the country. Strange how she never seems to forget to slander us Democrats.

Obama/Biden '08

She's toast   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

And she's right, she is roasted, and so is john mccain...and i couldn't be more thankful!

Cindy from NC   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Silly Rabbitt...... Something so simple to do is just say VOTE.

I love this woman, she is so great for the Democratic Party.

Chris   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I am trying to figure out why anything she does is still news. The only thing she is good at, is memorizing 5 talking points, and go from stump to stump. She is screwed when she is up for re-election in Alaska.

O8ama supporter   October 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I think this one is better off in Alaska.

mb   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Maybe it was best she didn't mention it, she probably has no ideal where she is.

Bring America Back!   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

She's roasting all right, in he!!.

Blue By You   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

She did not mention it cuz she's a Dope!

Bud   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

She mentioned the heat.

Maybe she knows SHE'S DONE!

Denise   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

The woman is delusional. Worst VP pick EVER!! It will go down in the history books as one of the reasons McCain lost.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Please Baracks name on the ballot...

Do not press straight Democrtatic ticket or you will not be voting for him..

Tiff of lithia springs   October 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

CNN OBAMA IS WINNING IN EVERY STATE THAT YOU CALL A TOSS UP ACCORDING TO REAL CLEAR POLITICS BARELY BUT WINNING.
INCLUDING NORTH CAROLINA WHERE MRS PALIN IS.

Peter (CA)   October 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Well, let's not remind her.

Cam   October 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hey Palin, you thin NC is "roasting hot"? Wait until you get to hell!

Jackie   October 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Stay away from my state, wench. I do believe NC will truly be Carolina Blue November 4th.

ncharge   October 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Did Palin even know that voting was going on there! She is sooooooooooooooo clueless. Just Plain dumb

Bobbie in Maryland   October 16th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The CNN poll also now has my home state of Virginia leaning to Obama! However, just as Obama said today...we can't get cocky. We need to continue to carry the message of hope to everyone between now & Nov. 4th. And then GET OUT THE VOTE!!
Go Obama/Biden!!!
P.S. Didn't they both do a great job in ALL the debates??!!

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