October 20, 2008
Posted: October 20th, 2008 01:28 PM ET

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Palin pressed the McCain campaign’s strategy of portraying Barack Obama’s tax plan as a socialist.
Palin pressed the McCain campaign’s strategy of portraying Barack Obama’s tax plan as a socialist.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (CNN) – On Monday, the first day of early voting in Colorado, Sarah Palin urged supporters to get out to the polls, where voters will also face a choice in a tightly-contested Senate race and sort through a variety of ballot initiatives.

“So Colorado, understand that early voting begins today in this great state,” she told an audience at a minor league ballpark. “ If you believe what we believe in and if you’re ready to shake up Washington and clean up Wall Street, if you’re ready to get this economy back on track and win these wars, John McCain and I are asking for your vote.”

As she did over the weekend, Palin pressed on with the McCain campaign’s strategy of portraying Barack Obama’s tax plan as a socialist handout to Americans who don’t pay taxes.

Watch: Palin says Obama and Biden sound like socialists

“Barack Obama claims that he will cut income taxes for 95 percent of Americans,” she said. “But the problem is, the problem with that claim is that 40 percent pay no income tax at all, so, so how can you cut income taxes for folks who don’t pay them? His plan is to cut them a check and call that a tax credit. Where is he going get all the money for those checks that he’ll cut? It’s by raising taxes on America’s families and on our small businesses, on a lot of folks just like you and like Joe the Plumber.”

Obama’s campaign says their plan calls for tax relief for 95 percent of workers and their families. Non-partisan tax policy organizations agree that 40 percent of Americans don’t pay income tax, but many of those are lower-income earners who have payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks.

Palin said Obama’s tax plan “will stifle the entrepreneurial spirit that has made this country unique and has made it the greatest country on earth.”


While in Colorado Springs, the Alaska governor sat down for an interview with influential “Focus on the Family” founder James Dobson, who has long been critical of McCain but said in August that the selection of Palin as the Arizona senator’s running mate makes him more likely to vote for the GOP ticket.

Palin has three stops across the state on Monday.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Sarah Palin


Democrat in VA   October 20th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Listen Sarah, I know you didn't do very good in Economics, so I'll try to explain this to you in small words ... EVERYONE who works and makes more than $600 per year, pays taxes - Social Security Taxes. The government then takes these taxes and uses it to pay out to Social Security receipients, the amount that is left over goes, NOT INTO A TRUST FUND FOR FUTURE RECEIPIENTS, BUT TO THE GENERAL FUND.

So Ms. Palin, Everyone pays taxes.

dizizi31   October 20th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

And this is news how CNN? Why not post the Rolling Stone article on Republican Voter Registration Tactics? or the West Virginia Voting levers changing the vote from Dem to Rep. Has CNN already been a victim of the "Bradley Effect" playing along to support Obama but really McCain. Won't we all be glad when this is over!!

Nick   October 20th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Does Sarah Palin know what a socialist is?

Franky   October 20th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I gotta say, this is the woman that was raising the roof, huh? Maybe she shouldv'e worried about raising her duaghter instead of raising the roof. And I'm sure she thinks she's "cool."

No offense to her but she's doing what many men like...just sit there and listen do what we say! LOL!!! Ohhh yeah, I forgot, she represents values and substance, she's more special that Cinderella...

You know, is pretty funny when you guys(CNN) announced more than a couple of months about Palin that she can potentially be on the V.P short list. As a matter of fact, I praised that ticker!! I liked how the direction couldv'e gone but do you know what's the difference? I never knew that she had more foreign policy than the U.N(United Nations). In that case, my boy has more foreign policy than a pilot heading in and out a country...

And one last thing, I never knew she had more executive experience than all of Wall St. In that case, my boy is getting his executive skills. How?? After all that money he's raised, that's all he needs...my boy has raised more money than what Gov Palins town is worth...and she still needed extra cash(earmarks)!

This woman is more funny than President Bush...literally! LOL!!!

vw   October 20th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Sarah,

You are right.

We should encourage people to work hard for the high-pay other than stay at home for the money.

We should protect the prople who share this American-dream.

Collin Powell said you are not legible for vice-predsidency, How can we say EVEN OB is qualified for Presidency? A huge liar for some unknown reason...

Doris,Memphis,TN   October 20th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Sarah Palin is not qualified to lead. Final answer!

BJD   October 20th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

It's too bad Palin is totally incapable of formulating her own ideas. All she can do is parrot empty attacks. Sad.

Molly KC   October 20th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I was at the Obama rally in KC over the weekend and thought it was fitting that the Palin-McCain protestors were next to the crazy Fred Phelps protestors. I'm sure they're all voting for the same person!

Carlos   October 20th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Um....Joe the Plumber doesn't pay taxes either.

Darrel from Denver   October 20th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

More BS from the dimwit VP candidate.

I live in Colorado and have voted Republican since 1972. That ends this year for clearly obvious reasons, many of them portrayed whenever this clown speaks.

JD   October 20th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Meanwhile, in polls out today, Obama holds a 10 point lead in Virginia and, incredibly, a 7 point lead in North Carolina per PPP.

Wayne in CA   October 20th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

only two more weeks...and all we will have to hear is the whine of the jet taking Palin back to Alaska to face her ethics hearing...

Kelvin   October 20th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

To all of you Republican supporters who defend McCain Palin, including Rush Limbaugh, I bet most of you voted for Bush when he ran for President. That means you are responsible for the mess his administration has created over the past 8 years because you helped put him into the office. Now do you have anything to say about that?

deb in Colo   October 20th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Right, Sarah – I want to keep rewarding the CEO's that just got a $700B bailout from people like ME, with a tax break. NOT!

Lu from Houston, TX   October 20th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

"how are you going to give people with no income a tax cut?"

- How are you and McCain going to give people with no income a tax cut?
- How are you and McCain going to give poor people a tax credit for health insurance if they don't have an income? Tell them to die?

RealityKing   October 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

600 billion dollars and counting... Where is all this money coming from!!??

America has suddenly found itself in dire need of unbiased investigative reporting.

Ron   October 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Well you cannot call the Republicans Socialist. Bush has all but Nationalized the Banks. McBush wants to control our Homes by Government control of our Mortgages. Nope these are not Socialists. These are outright Marxist Communists !!

genek1953   October 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

In any campaign, for any office, the candidates who spend the most time talking about their opponents are the ones who have the least persuasive things to say about themselves.

Que Quedas   October 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Greed and ignorance is whats wrong with america........i

wcf   October 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

But what are YOU going to do for our country Ms. Palin? I have yet to hear one good plan come out of your pit bull mouth. You can chew up another candidate and spit them out, but what useful purpose do YOU serve? If you are going to be so high and mighty with your rhetoric, please give us a clue of what YOU will do! Stop creating discourse in our country! Stop promoting anger and start promoting your party and what YOU will do for us! Until then, Obama gets my vote! Did I mention that I have always voted Republican...until now?

AB in MN   October 20th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

When is Palin going to focus on what they can do for us? The most dream of Obama every night. Seriously republicans, when are they gonig to talk about what McCain and Palin can do? When is McCain going to tell us what he would do differently then Bush? Anytime between now and the 4th would be great.

oldcavpilot   October 20th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

'Joe the Plumber' isn't a plumber.

Sara Mae   October 20th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Why Palin/McCain don't talk about their views and what they will do for this country but more of what Obama will do. If you weren't an idiot you would tend to believe that McCain/Palin don't have a plan but when George Bush leave everything is set up so why should they have a plan when it is already there. FOUR MORE YEARS of GEORGE BUShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

MikeH   October 20th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

When you look into Sarah Palin's eyes, you can see the back of her skull.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

According to Palin who among you are in Pro America and not so Pro America? Who among you are real Americans and not so real Americans?

This Pit bull does not care for any of you if she try's to get you to hate each other!

Enitan   October 20th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Is this the same dope head Rush that sent his house keeper to go dope shopping for him??? Your opinion is garbage, only someone without half a brain will consider anything you say, under which one of your dopes?? cocaine or viagra?? today Rush.

8 year is more than enough. Out of touch, out idea and thank God out of time. McCain

Brainwashing is not going to work this time. majority of Americans finally woke up.

Maggie from Virginia   October 20th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Instead of speaking about why we should vote for McCain, all I hear from the McCain camp is why we shouldn't vote for Obama. That tells me everything I need to know.

Ian   October 20th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I still haven't made up my mind. Do I want "Change" or do I want to "Shake up Washington"? All this empty rhetoric makes it so hard to choose.

Brainless   October 20th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

It's sad to see that anyone would listen to McCain/Palin lies and how they portray Obama's tax plan. Don't you get it, they are all about making 5% of Americans wealthier off of us and don't want to give us or our children the medical, education and lifestyle we work hard for. When McCain says 40% don't pay taxes, he is including children, seniors and disabled. We should be taking care of these people as that is our moral responsibility. Obama is against a hand-out. You don't work (if able), you don't get tax benefit PERIOD. You dumb McCain/Palin supporters don't listen or read. Too bad as MCCain kniefs you in the back. You can all go to AK and let him screw you there.

oldcavpilot   October 20th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

It's 95% of 'working families'. The '95% of Americans' is horse-hockey the GOP keeps regurgitating. Same old garbage; distort and attack.

If you're going to pay higher taxes, you must be making more than $250k.

TheProgressiveBigot   October 20th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Of course, Barrack's one trip to Europe and Hillary's uncanny ability to dodge none existant sniper fire is far better experience than having to make actual executive decisions..

deb in Colo   October 20th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Yep – I voted today....for OBAMA.

Go BLUE Colorado!!

marie   October 20th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

CNN where are the stories about McCains tax plan what is he going to do for the people besides tell lies. Obama said that he would give tax cuts to 95 percent of working americans. Palin knows that ameriicans are stupid and will listen to anything without checking things out for themselves, and she also knows that men are weak and all she have to do is wink and smile and she will have them right where she wants them.

BatCat05   October 20th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Gen. Powell said it and I've been thinking it out loud. Palin is not ready "Day One", to be our VP or President. Anything other than governor of Alaska would be a stretch. McCain/Palin, Bad For America and Americans everywhere. Now OBAM-BIDEN, That's the ticket!

Wayne the HR Manager   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Silence the poisonous viper with your vote.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

ready for change   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

palin told linbaugh she had nothing to lose, turns out he's a racist just like PALIN IS A RACIST shame on them, their kind of thinking would set America back a 100 years, mccain palin agreed with bush 90% of the time, we don't want four more years of their failed ideas. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

william   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Sarah: Your state receives far more federal dollars (tax revenue) than it pays into the federal government. Do you have a word for that? My guess is this would be news to you.

Bob   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hmm ... refundable tax credits are "socialist" are they? Would that include McCain's $5000 refundable credit for health care? Would it include the tax rebate checks from the stimulus packages? And, by the way, would that include the Alaska Permanent fund?

Gov. Palin gives every Alaskan a hefty increase in the state handout from oil money - money that private companies should be getting for extracting American oil from the ground. Now that's "spreading the wealth".

Pot, meet kettle.

Karen   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I am not a fan of either candidate, but the McCaine/Palin is in the top two viable tickets–REALLY?

First of all stop this ANTI-SOCIALIST nonsense. America doesn't seem to know, or care, that there is a vast difference between Socialism and Communism! By using them interchangeably, you're just proving those who call you dumb.

Obama is not a Socialist, he's not even a Democratic Socialist.

They keep saying Socialism hasn't worked in Cuba. Well, they're not exactly Socialists!

What about all of the countries where Democratic Socialism actually works...and well? Scandinavian countries, UK, Israel, and much of Europe have proven that you can be a free market economy with a democratic political system that still manages to guarantee citizens basic rights such as health insurance and subsistence living wages.

If "Governor" Palin is planning on being in politics, she lacks everything the Republicans are looking for.

geek   October 20th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

You run a negative campaign when you have no ideas or solutions for the problems. It's called running away from the failures of the Republican Party.

Good luck to you Sarah. I suspect your going to spending a portion of your future involved in a law suit, then again there is that Grandma thing.

greedyboy   October 20th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

They had it right when they called her a pit bull. But, a complete idiot is just as accurate.

Joseph, Los Angeles   October 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I guess it is OK to divert most of our tax dollars to those two war awful wars overseas. No wonder this country is broke and at a stand still.

Doesn't tax payers realize that the tax they pay comes back to them in the form of stronger schools, better roads, law enforcement, city services such as fire fighters, trash collection, water, power, and the list is endless.

Why do people believe they can live here for free. It seems like everybody want something for nothing. The Bush tax cuts have depleted most of all the middle taxes paid so much that all we can do is borrow from the Chinese.

Also, this socialist claim is luducrious. McCain became part of the socialist movement when he signed on the that huge bail-out; if you want to go there.

Sorry, I cannot vote Republican this time around, and those McCain/Palin speeches that seperates us cannot sway me to their side. I just cannot do it.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Joe the plumber sit around and does not pay his taxes, what a freeloader!

Gene   October 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

That's all their campaign has left... to focus on Obama. At this point they have nothing left to offer other than being "mavericks"

Ernestine   October 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The tax break is for anybody making less then 250,000 a year with a job. All you McCain/Palin supporter believe this old mans bull, all they does is distorts the truth, he's just angry because he didn't come up with the Idea First.

Noemi in Los Angeles   October 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Stop attacking and give me concrete ideas of what you will do for our country, saying "Country First- Maverick- Reform- Drill" over and over will not solve any issues. I want examples.

joytha   October 20th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama's $150 millions comes from where?
Are we sure its not from the Radicals?
Confirm it.Violent Arab speaking islamist Hosting partys.
Fearful.
We are at Risk.
America Awake!

Andrew   October 20th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

The right wing claims wealth redistribution yet that is what has been going on for the last 30 years, only to the top 3 percent. Obama just wants to bring it back to the middle. God bless Obama and America!

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 20th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

That's funny–she says Obama's tax plan will "stifle the entrepreneurial spirit...." What kind of entrepreneur makes more than $250,000 when just starting out? Not even the mythical Joe the Plumber is that well off.

Imagine what kind of investment you have to make to see a return of $250,000 a year. At a generous 10% rate of return per year, the answer is $2,500,000. And that's $250,000 net, not gross! Oh, if only I had Joe the Plumber kind of money to make a sweet investment like that!

Kevin   October 20th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Go ahead girlfriend keep the pressure on, America will wake up and smell the roses soon. Can you imagine electing a President who would could not be hired by the FBI or CIA due to his past terrorist acquaintances not matter what the circumstances.

marty   October 20th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

God help us, indeed. Just wait until this election is over, Obama is president, the senate is filibuster proof, and there are no checks on the democrats power. Obama will return to his far left roots, and Pelosi and Reid will hand him whatever he wants. Dark times ahead, folks. No political party should have that much control, ever. They will be accountable to noone for at least 2 years(next election cycle). G. Washington was right, political parties will be the death of this country yet.

Georgia for Obama   October 20th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

The republican party is a racist party it a shame children have to hear these negative ads against Obama, my friend are black and you know what they tell me.....through out there lives they been voting for a white president now a black person running for president that he been call a terrorist, socialist, drug head,,,,,,They told me black people are upset with the republican party and they will come out in drows 2012 to defeat the republican party.

Ashame on the republican party

Go Palin!   October 20th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Palin has it right. This is un-american and a socialistic redistribution of wealth. Obama's view is flawed: penalize the best of our country while rewarding the lazy. A tax credit to someone who has paid nothing into the system is disgusting!

John   October 20th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Palin and James Dobson...two things very wrong with America.

ME   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Did Obama make money for speeches while he was an IL Senator, and if he did, does that constitute "illegal" activity? Anyone know the correct answer? Is it against the law for him to have been paid money for speeches while being in the IL Senate? just curious.

Laverne   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

What is so sad about this race is that race is still a factor in this country. Blacks have voted for whites for as long as they have had the right to vote and mostly because old white men was the only option, but they did it out of love of country and showing patriotism. Obama is not only a black candidate, but an intelligent, thoughtful, visionary which is what this country need and all white people can see is the color of his skin. The truth is white people can't let go of the fact that superiority status may be looked at in a different way. I am a white woman and I know the struggles of blacks cause I have been around a long time and I myself never thought this day would come, but it has come and I am proud to support Obama FIRST because he is the best candidate and SECOND because he has every right to represent this country he loves just like any body else. The struggles in this country have been long and hard and for Americans to make light of this is disheartening and sad. There will be a price to pay for the hatred that has taken place in this race and I don't mean something that Obama will do but a higher power than US ALL!

Democrat   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

The wind is whistling right through her ears!!

oldtrooper75   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Ms. Palin makes me think back to an ad run in the paper a few weeks ago looking for females to run for the Miss Naples title. The most relevant part was the big font line at the bottom that stated 'NO TALENT REQUIRED'

Bruce   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Palin really needs to stop and look at how silly she is making herself look Each time she speaks a LIE jumps out. If she tries to answer a question that is not on her 3 X 5 Card she sounds like a STUPID school girl. She has very strong ties to a terrorest group in Alsaka and her Husband was a mmeber of the AIP untill just a few years ago. She attended their meetings and spoke as key note speaker at the AIP convention. These people are much worse than Ayers. They really HATE AMERICA. Is that what you want ?

milo   October 20th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

"It’s by raising taxes on America’s families and on our small businesses, on a lot of folks just like you and like Joe the Plumber."

I guess she already forgot that Joe the Plumber is one of the 95% getting a tax CUT from Obama?

And she pretends that that tax increase won't be hitting giant corporations the most, not small businesses or families.

You know, kinda like her windfall tax on oil companies that was a handout to all Alaskans, whether they pay taxes or not?

Annette   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

The republican party is a party of yesteryear. The party of Reagan and those before him, in the last 30 to 40 years is gone. What we have today is a shadow of problems of the repubs party. Gov. Palin may have the charisma and looks but it will take more then that right now, to get us out of this mess economically, militarily and globally.

Good night McCain/Palin   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

In 2000 I supported McCain. Then he sold his soul to the right wing of the republican party to get their support and win the top of the ticket. Wow...what a maverick. He is two weeks from humiliation at the polls and once again John will see that the republican party in the end did not embrace him and many abandoned him. He will once again be angry and blame his own party for making him take Sara the baracuda Palin as his running mate. Afterall, John has much to be bitter about in life and again is a casualty of his own blind ambition. As for Palin, she does not have a clue but enjoyed the crowds and all the attention she and the First Dude got..... a bigger rush than going to Disneyland.

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

This idiot should keep her focus on her piss-poor performance on Saturday Night Live (and the campaign trail for that matter). How lame that she can't even make fun of herself well.

alvino   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Fox News made Joe the Plumber a professor emiritus of economics. His unsubstantiated charge of "Socialism" comes at a time when Bush became the biggest socialist in modern times. I believe McCain also voted for the bailout.

A Republican pretending to be Independent   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Colorado is pro-American

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Palin says "the problem is, 40 % don't pay any income taxes." Think about it. Taxes start on income of around $3000. And while there are deductions that we can all take, imagine how little you'd have to make in order to avoid all income taxes.

But wait, actually there is a group that avoids all income taxes. It's the group of big corporations that move offshore to Bermuda and the like. That's the group McCain and Palin want to help. The rest of us can starve in the streets.

FreeNLovIt   October 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

About Rush Limbaugh's message of why Powell supported Obama, I dotn believe it. Powell put the Country FIRST and I know that because he weighed everything before he came out.

If McCain was able to glue himself together and not show us Jackyl/Hyde, Powell would have backed McCain up.

Again, in eight years, we went from dumb to dumber as a nation. With McCain, we will be LOST IN TRANSLATION. He'll have to explain himself all the time since he is not up to date with reality (economy is sound...etc..). And the world will see us as a LOST CIVILIZATION.

oldtrooper75   October 20th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Ms. Palin makes me think back to an ad run in the paper a few weeks ago looking for females to run for the Miss Naples title. The most relevant part was the big font line at the bottom that stated 'NO TALENT REQUIRED'

End-in-Sight   October 20th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I hope McCain and Palin see the tighening of race as a result of their lies and accusations so they'll keep it up. This is a sputter from the initial good report of McCAin doing better in the last debate and his new charges. He's fired up his base. But don't fret, this is as-good-as it will get. Mark my words, hereafter until the election he will rapidly spiral downward. I think the honorable Colin Powell was the nail in his campaign's coffin. I meet more and more republicans like me who are voting for Obama. We all need to show up at the polls so that McCain and Palin can see just how many people object to their lies and unethical behavior. These are exactly the kind of politicians were need to fire and we have the power to do it!

Go Obama/Biden!

james   October 20th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

During the Great Depression everyone selling pencils and apples on the street corners were all "entrepreneurs"

Janice Crowley   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Peggy Noonan, David Brookes, and Collin Powell, all conservatives said Sarah Palin is not ready to be VP especially not president. Therefore, Palin is not relevant. What Palin says doesn't matter. I don't think anybody besides her supporters care what Palin says because she's not a credible VP candidate.

W Spivey Merritt Island, FL   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Sarah go home and take the village idiot with you. The two of you together can't come up with one thing positive that will make this Republican vote for you.

Republicans for Obama/Biden

milo   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

So by her definition, isn't the cash going from oil companies to Alaskans a "socialist handout" as well?

kathy kansas   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Sarah is an idiot. Rush is a pill popping bigoted idiot. Mccain may even be an idiot. If McCain becomes president, I'm moving to Canada. And i don't even like Canada.
Palin talks an awful lot of stuff, and she shut her pie hole. She ought to be happy that she hasn't been impeached for abuse of power.
All idiots should just shut up.

Obama Biden 08

jaye   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Palin has a taste of celebrity now and it shows.
More makeup, highlighted hair, expensive clothes and shoes... and her SNL appearance was freaky.

Anonymous   October 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I hope McCain and Palin see the tighening of race as a result of their lies and accusations so they'll keep it up. This is a sputter from the initial good report of McCAin doing better in the last debate and his new charges. He's fired up his base. But don't fret, this is as-good-as it will get. Mark my words, hereafter until the election he will rapidly spiral downward. I think the honorable Colin Powell was the nail in his campaign's coffin. I meet more and more republicans like me who are voting for Obama. We all need to show up at the polls so that McCain and Palin can see just how many people object to their lies and unethical behavior. These are exactly the kind of politicians were need to fire and we have the power to do it!

Go Obama/Biden!

Jack - DSM, Iowa   October 20th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I don't see why some people are so impressed with Gen Colin Powell's endorsment of Barack Obama. This is the same guy ( Powell ) who lied to the people of the United States, and the world, about WMD and Al Queda in Iraq. Anything he has to say means nothing to me. I can't trust him.

yaneyra from California   October 20th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Democrats, get out and VOTE!! We may end up with this idiot as a president of this nation!!!

Robin   October 20th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Tweaking tax codes to adjust who pays more taxes is NOT socialism.

The Bush administration nationalization the banks last month, not that IS socialism.

Johnathan   October 20th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

ALL SHE TALKS ABOUT IS BARACK!

WHY NOT TALK ABOUT YOUR POLICIES, GOVENOR? PROBABLY BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

JDC   October 20th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Socialists in Europe are about to celebrate if we go down the same path and screw up the US like them! They love Obama.

FreeNLovIt   October 20th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

If you want to 'Help a Billionaire Plan', vote for McCain. He'll see to it tha tyour hard-earned TAX money goes to benefit the top 1%. He's voted 90% with Bush. No matter what, he's an ELEPHANT.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 20th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

So uh, are you in the American part of Colorado?

no fear   October 20th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Palin stilfes the human spirit. The McCain Palin ticket is, unfortunately, pandering to citizens' unprincipled emotions. Candidates like these, don't want people to be discerning, don't want them to question their authority, their judgement, as it makes it much easier to control and manipulate the uniformed.
Smiling faces. . . .tell lies. . . . .
Please question authority, think for yourselves, do your own research.

usualone   October 20th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I hope Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden realize that there are millions of Americans (of all races, religions, non-religions, et al) definitely listen to and read their comments and come away with the thoughts of how admirable both gentlemen are and how fine they would be to lead the country. They are forced to defend themselves from the sophisticated hate mongers primarily from the Republican Party. I only wish the educated Republicans would speak up as thoughtfully as General Powell did yesterday. It is apparent that he observed the individuals and used his own unbiased brain power to come to the conclusions he did. It is so sad that many Americans have a knee jerk reaction to the quick bites of their opponents. And it is mighty scarey that so much hatred exists and is expressed outwardly. I am not a praying person, but one has to feel that prayer may be needed if the fringe elements succeed in this election.

Jim   October 20th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Only an idiot would vote for McCain and his secessionist, anti-american, witch-believing sidekick, Palin.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I just have a problem with those people who think that you have to serve in the military to be a President or to be a real American! Our Fore-Fathers created the Constitution for all Americans soldier or not!

Pat   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

As a woman, I have not heard one intelligent thing from this woman. Its a not inspirational to witness this on the platform for the highest office ever. I hope America doesn't fall for this Reality Show Contest that McCain has devised. He selected Palin as one contestant then he chose Joe the Plumber last week as a character in his campaign. His is just grasping at any tool from the chest to see which one works. America is that what you want for a leader? A trial an error Reality Show producer? When faced witha national crisis, do you want someone that just makes these trial and error decisions? Where is his experience? Where is his judgement? I am disappointed. So far his is selling this

Roy   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Stephina – you are way off point. What you are saying is NOT true at all. I am white and not pro-socialism. I am voting for Obama due to his overall plan that is right for this country. What happen in the past 8 years has been in hell. We need to bring our country back.

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Pathetic liars.

H. Taylor from Illinois   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Palin is focused on Colorado, which has been a key Republican state for how many years? That move by the McCain/Palin's camp this late in the game speaks volumes. I think McCain is kicking himself right now for not choosing Romney....

M. WINNERS   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

HELP! And quick...Please explain why is it that a tax break for the top 5%ers is "good economic policy" yet a tax break for the other 95% of American families is "socialism"?

Since when is reducing taxes socialism? Must be that infamous and pathetically flawed McCain/Palin neocon logic at work again...

jaye   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

She's an uneducated right wing extremist with ties to the AIP.
Let her ramble on all she wants- the smart people know whats going on.
And as for Rush Limberger, he's had an agends for years and years, and why the media is giving him attention is beyond me.
This presidential campaign is turning into a divisive attack on minorities. The republicans are desperate enough to start a race war to win this election.

Brian, NJ   October 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Obama is going to the same tax code we had under Clinton, was that socialist? Top rate goes from 36% to 39%, these people can't afford the 3%, get a grip.

Although reality is folks he won't be able to cut taxes either due to the large deficit Bush left us, not for the first 2 years at least.

TJ   October 20th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

LMAO....its funny to me when I see people who comment on the articles and only repeat Replican talking points with horrible syntax, grammer and spelling.

This reflects on there ability to research and really understand the differenct between Socialism and what Obama is promoting.

This is McCarthyism at its finest....I never thought the hard right would bring back the "Red Scare".

Whats next? Are some of the "Hollywood Elite" going to be black listed?

REP TrustLost   October 20th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

If there's anything I can vote Palin into would be to stay on Saturday Night Live. She doesn't have to say much to make me laugh! Go OBAMA/BIDEN

Ken - CA   October 20th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Palins comments are completely misleading, and the McCain campaign knows this. They have no real messages themselves, no clue as how to lead this country, and the American people should know better than to get this awful ticket their vote...

dennard   October 20th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

She just slapped poor people in the face. She just said that those people dont mean anything. Wow

do the math   October 20th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

JRM must work at Wal Mart. Even if he has something better, "his" money comes from people who buy services and things. If 95% of the people have more money to buy things, then JRM's boss may have more money and might even give him a raise!

ME   October 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Michael in AZ....in fact, all you bloggers here that are so in love with Obama, can you please put down the Obama koolaid...do yourself a favor, get off Huffington Post and CNN once in a while and research the truth.....

Lolu   October 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Firstly, Sarah Palin is TOO IMMATURE for a position in the White House. She has not been able to sort out her state talkless of wanting to rule a country?!!

Secondly, I am utterly disappointed with the Republicans. How on earth could they allow such a person be chosen as a VP candidate when the likes of Mitt Romney, Huckabee, Libreman, Gulliani were there. These are by far accomplished men. Did they think that by choosing a woman (a complete novice to governance) that would seal their victory?!!

Thirdly When will Sarah Palin ever articulate John's tax plan in proper details. I have never heard her breakdown her party's plan. Everytime i hear her speak, it's all about destroying Obama who clearly is a better person to lead and has come to put the USA back on its pedestal.

Palin! Go back home and learn more! Come back in 2020!!!!

Kate   October 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Stop crying for CNN or any other media outlet to "investigate" Obama and his connections. There isn't anything there. If there were, the GOP – who is not shy about digging into people's backgrounds – would have already found it. Think about that.

Obama saves the world   October 20th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

independents out there lets do the right thing and elect obama, can you imagine palin and AIP husband in the white houes, chaos pure chaos

donny   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Palin gets a good crowd because some people want to see a free comedy act

ran   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Palin/Linbaugh are whats wrong with our current political discourse.
Hate/fear/racism is not what most Americans want. We want spirited debate on the real issues.

But for too long the strategy of the Republicans has been spread fear/hate and it has worked. We must vote this time and in such #s that everyone will get it we are tired of this hate/fear/racism and are not going to take it any more.

Proud to be American   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Wow Palin may have a dance career but a politician .... not so much! They (Rethuglicans) are pulling for straws as they no Obama has better plan for the USA.... that is why the majority will vote

Obama and Biden 2008!

Kyle in OH   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Here's a thought from Wikipedia:

"In 1995, the British Labour Party revised its political aims: The Labour Party is a democratic socialist party. It believes that, by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone, so as to create, for each of us, the means to realise our true potential, and, for all of us, a community in which power, wealth, and opportunity are in the hands of the many, not the few"

Look at Western Europe, Canada, Scandinavia, etc. These countries are doing well and their citizens have a much better quality of life. Do these "socialist" decriers actually know the difference between "Democratic Socialism" and "Communism"?

Johnny V   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

How appropriate that her address was given at a minor league field, given that Palin is a minor league contender trying to play in the majors. She'll be sent back to training camp come November 4.

Irma in North Carolina   October 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Sarah and John the people are getting very tired of you guys attacking all the time. Why dont you guys have Cindy out their compaigning for you. John where is your flag pin. My husband and I went out and voted today in North Carolina for Obama. Lets hope the guy up above sees to it that John and Sarah are out of this race.

johnson   October 20th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

palin was brought in to draw attention away from mcsame palin is very dumb 6years to get a college degree and she is a very dangerous politician.please lets send moose barbi back to alaska and let them decide her future chances to run for anything.

Irma in North Carolina   October 20th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Sarah and John the people are getting very tired of you guys attacking all the time. Why dont you guys have Cindy out their compaigning for you. John where is your flag pin. My husband and I went out and voted today in North Carolina for Obama. Lets hope the guy up above sees to it that John and Sarah are out of this race.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 20th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

You betcha!! That Obama! I hear he pals around with former Secretaries of State like Powell, and people like Warren Buffet, who actually know something about the economy, gosh darn it!

What about John?   October 20th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I've been hearing an aweful lot about Obama lately. That seems to be all the McCain campaign can talk about. But what about John McCain, what is he proposing we do differently to fix things? Nothing. All he can do is attack.

Remember the kids in grade school that would pick on the smart kids because it was the only way they could feel worthwhile, that's what we're seeing from McCain-Palin. You know where those same bullies are now? working at the 7-11. The kid that used to get picked on? He's got a good job and has his family on the right track.

Vote Obama '08, that's the only way anything is going to change.

Michelle, PA   October 20th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You see, McCain-Palin can't put together a coherent strategy of their own, their various warring controllers can't agree on one set strategy. So their hodge podge of bits and pieces from the neocons with bits and pieces from Wall Street lobbyists with bits and pieces from Big Oil with bits and pieces from the Religious Right with bits and pieces from lobbyists for Foreign Nations....you get the idea...with no grand plan looks like what it is to the majority of the American people – clueless, unstable and lacking purpose. It's not that they don't know about or understand Obama's plan, it's just that they know it's 100% more coherent than theirs so they have to call him a liar, communist, Anti-American (and all of his supporters, and apparently broad swathes of the country's citizens in those un-Pro-american areas), anything they can to take our eyes off the ball. Americans are supposed to be better than that.

MBFLA   October 20th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Will someone send her back home so she can share the wealth with all Alaskans?

JRM   October 20th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You go girl. I work way to hard to have Mr. Obama take my money and give it to someone else who just wants to sit around and get paid by Mr. Obama. So if he promises people some of my paycheck does that mean he is buying votes??? HMMMMMMM...... Get off your butts and get a good job and stop asking for my money. Mr. Obama if 40% of American's don't pay taxes how are you going to give a 95% tax break to American's??????

Drill baby Drill!!!

McCain/Palin all the way!!

Even Steven   October 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Sorry, Sarah, Colorado is going blue this year, and there's nothing you can do about it. All of the wingnutters down in the Springs aren't going to help you guys this time around.

FreeNLovIt   October 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

In the Elephant Party, we dont believe in redistribution of weatlth, they believe in REDISTRIBUTION of the 10 trillion dollar debt.

If you like your kids to grow up and owe 10 million dorllar, vote for the Elephant.

I'm not sure America will be a free country if we keep borrowing money. We'll have to sell off Alaska.

You know,our economy is POWERED by innovation, and the Northern States, why are the Southern states DRAGGING us to hell with them? Cant they come out of their comas?

ME   October 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Funny how Dems are ahead in GE polls before the actual vote....Dukakis up 14 points before.....Gore up over 10......Kerry up 4-5 the day before the vote.....hmmmm.......I guess this means President McCain :)

Nobama   October 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Silly Dems. As Palin describes in the article, this is nothing more than a socialist handout. It's a welfare tax on the best and brightest of our country who deserve better. Do you honestly expect these people to willingly pay more? They will cut back and you will be left with the bill. Good luck with Obama.

karen-phoenix   October 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Suburban republican housewife scared to death of this women!!!
God Bless Obama/Biden and thank you General Powell

Cindy Nelson   October 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hey Stephanie~
I saw Pat Buchanans and Scarboro's sexist comments this a.m. on the news as well. What a joke. Yep , she is their love doll. They didnt say she was qualified, they just talked about her beauty.
If you cant win on issues, they just think they can win with her sexuality. Pretty disgusting in my opinion.

Stephina   October 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Colin Powell only endorsed Obama because he is Black man who wants to see another Black man get ahead!!! It is the same reason all the blacks are voting for him. Now, what I can't figure out, any white person would be voting from him unless they are pro-socialism.

If Obama were a white man, Hillary would be the nominee. That is fact, plain and simple!!!

Obama will never be President of the United States of America. That is just not going to happen.

McCain in 2008
Hillary in 2012

Joseph Adewole   October 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Is there nothing they (McCain-Palin) have to tell Americans than to attack barack Obama? What of what their plans for America or Is their plan for America has something to do with dividing America?
Why not Sarah and John talt about the real issue that affect all Americans?

Pam Holt Los Angeles, CA   October 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

More lies from Monster Palin! If you don't pay taxes, you don't get a tax cut. McCain/Palin count on people being stupid.

Dori in AZ   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

If Palin is lucky, after Alaska impeaches her for her abuse of power and whatever else they have yet to uncover, she get get a job at a 2 bit radio station reading the sports scores. Maybe. If she's lucky...

Ken   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

It is always good to hear that the truth be told. Obama is NOT the "ONE" as everybody thinks he is. Obama is like any other politician that we tell you whatever you want to hear just to get your vote. We cannot afford to have him elected, so "AMERICA, WAKE UP!"

We need to have McCain/Palin win in November and be our next President and Vice President.

NOBAMA 2008

McCain/Palin 2008

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

I am talking about Issues, there are some issues that both Obama and McCain are right on, and there are some they are both wrong on, that is why I voted based on the issues, not these corrupt parties! But some of the issues I will never move on because I know they are right like the same sex stuff is completely wrong, and I am against abortion! And we must all that the right to bear arms if just to keep our government in check, just to make sure a dictator does not get into office. Also families can not make it if the wages are too low so that they can not even buy the products that small and large business produce. Business can't exist without people, people have to come first. No company can exist without people who have families! And even in the Constitution it was wrong to be searched illegally, and the Noe- Conservatives have totally trashed the Constitution, they have said it is okay for the government to enter your house without a warrant take anything they want to see if you have committed a crime or not!

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Comments she made at "minor league" ballpark. A perfect place for a minor league candidate like her.

C   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Don't underestimate this woman. She preys on those who can't think past their Bill O'Reilly soundbite of the day. This is dangerous, people, because 40% of America thinks like this. We need to reach across the aisles in the next 4 years, and teach everyday republicans that the Bill O's and Rush L's of the world are just plain wrong.

Obama/Biden '08

George James   October 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Now, Palin talks about Obama, socialism,communism,and other things she knows very little.What a wonderful VP candidate!!!

horace   October 20th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

McCain & Palin are getting more out of touch. I guess when you drowning you grab for anything, what a joke they both are!!!!!!

ohio   October 20th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Palin a trained DOG

Owl'sInsomnia   October 20th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

What is the opposite of "spreading the wealth?" Because that is what McCain and Palin are advocating. Keep the rich rich and the poor poor? Keeping Americans stuck in a track of either wealth or poverty? Call it socialism if you want but spreading the wealth should not be a bad thing, especially if you're not rich.

oldcavpilot   October 20th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Obama the socialist:? The most socialist thing that's happened in this country, EVER, was the $700b bailout proposed by the GOP.

This 'socialist' crap is coming from people that obviously don't know the definition of the word.

paulie_nj   October 20th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Aside from Powell's endorsement, for all of you Democrats who think that blacks are not voting for Obama because of the color of his skin you are just plain stupid. If Obama was white he would not even be the nominee. The percentage of blacks flocking to him are statistically unfair and can only be explained as reverse racism. He's also dragging homeless people off the streets to vote for him, do you think they even know who he is or what he stands for? Do you really want ingnorant homeless people electing your next President?

amandazz   October 20th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a racist, thats just a fact now and he has proved it. I really believe that Obama is the right choice. I am a white woman from Montgomery Alabama. I live in a very old and white neighborhood, and I think it is a shame that my yard is the only one with an Obama sign. Its time to get past the race thing. I think our founding fathers said it best. All men are created equal. Well I guess that says it all. And Palin isnt qualified to be my house cleaner.

douglas in minnesota   October 20th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Hey, Gov Palin - here's how the math breaks down:

McCain + Palin = McCarthyism.

Supporting Theorem: If you cannot win on your own merit, intellect, and qualifications, then spew hatred, fear and hysteria. This theorem also suggests its OK to lose your honor, respect, and dignity in the pursuit of your cause (ie: the end justifies the means).

I voted early, and Obama is up by 1.

FreeNLovIt   October 20th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Look Obama's tax plan is Clinton's tax plan. Under a Clinton administration, jobs flourished and innovation took off.

Now, if you want to 'Help a Billionaire Plan' vote for McCain. He will see to it that your TAX money goes solely to help the top 1% like Donald Trump.

For eight years, we helped billionaires. If you like that, go ahead, vote for McCain.

Voted Obama in Oregon   October 20th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Oregonians received their ballots in the mail on Saturday. Our post office was jammed this morning with people dropping off ballots.

Palin will soon be returned to Alaska and Alaskan's can deal with her then. She may have even polarized the polar bear population, while every moose is running like hell. I am not so sure the Democrats in the state legislature are going to take kindly to the Rove tactics she performed on behalf of the neo-cons in the Republican Party.

Obama will have his hands full in January. Bush has left this country in shambles.

Go far away   October 20th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

This is the result you get when you cross an elephant with a moose.

ran   October 20th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Powell said it best "she is not ready"

Vote Obama/Biden

Pat   October 20th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Palin is a puppet, she promotes division and hate among voters. I'm still trying to figure out what hole, McCain pulled her out of, she should get with the View's little puppy dog, they both are just silly. Palin is just a modern day klan, and it will be a sad day for America if this she gets into office. She can not even take care of her own family (daughter pregnant); and that big ole baby her daughter is carrying around, make me wonder just who is the real baby momma? You never see the husband carrying the baby (like it's not his). Most fathers would be carrying the baby, not the daughter, and the baby looks like plain Jane...think about it.

Rush Limbreath is a Big Fat Pig   October 20th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Okay, the Republicans have already sunk the ship, and now when there's a chance to grab a lifeline for our country, they're upset that we want to survive. Rush, you go down with the Republican ship, we're saving ourselves.

Obama/Biden 08

Bruce   October 20th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Palin stop and consider what you do in Alaska
or should we say, in Sarah Palin's words — the money that Sarah Palin sends to Alaska residents is a "socialist handout to Americans who don't pay taxes."

TAYO, NY   October 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

This woman is clueless!

I can't wait till Nov 4th.

She can't even talk about McCain since she got nothing important to say about him!

Peter (CA)   October 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

April, did you notice that the "Bush buddies" endorsing Obama are the ones who saw what a mistake Bush was?
Colin Powell left his post as Sec. of State when he realized he was hung out to dry by Bush.
Now, let me ask you a question...given your tone, I'm going to bet you voted for Bush.....so why should I trust YOUR judgment?

New Day   October 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I was wondering if anyone could explain to me why those who are inspired by Obama are mindless drones and those who are inspired by Palin are bright, intelligent Americans.

Powell, much like the rest of us sitting outside the realm of extreme rightiness, were annoyed by the Palin pick but, I guess it goes to show, if you're on the extreme right, as a candidate, all you need to do is go out and say: bla bla bla "baby killer," blah blah blah, "raise your taxes," bla bla bla "socialist," bla bla bla "he's a muslim with an anti-american christian minister," and all of a sudden, you are an inspiration.

Shouldnt Palin have an original thought before criticizing others'.

nellda   October 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

She has nothing to add. She has NO substance and literally reads off her notes and has memorized her speech stumps.

Tannim   October 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

It would be real news if she was speaking in Manitou Springs, Crestone, or Boulder instead of Colorado Springs. A neocon nutjob idiot speaking in Springs is like a snowflake in the wind there–nobody notices and those that do shrug and say, "Is that all?"

larrylegend   October 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

She ain't smart enough to criticize Obama. As I recall, the economic stimulus checks that were distributed during the spring went to people who had income (by way of retirement or earned income). People who did not work or who were dependents of another did not get a rebate. This was not a give away plan to everybody.

Bruce   October 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I was wondering....
it is my under stnading that mcCain/Palin are going to increase the dedcution for people,with children...well....what does that do for me and my wife, we have no children that are dependants so we get nothing with his plan...with Obama we gat about $950 in relief....so why would i want to vote for McCain?

Ms. GA   October 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I am so ready for this election to be over with! Palin and McCain disgust me! Her campaign strategy is to lie! Why don't we ever hear about her talking about the issues.

Stephanie   October 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Today, it was proven to me that my decision to vote for Barack Obama is worth wild. Many commentator’s or speakers on this mornings’ News…behaved as if Palin wasn’t running for VP but for a “who wants to have intercourse with her today contest” and I’m not saying this to be funny. They were commenting on her appearance, which only spotlights her sexuality and obscures her professional ability and status. They were saying loud and clear that they don’t believe she’s fit to be VP, but they’re love doll, especially the comment Pat B. made about leaving his girl alone. All of this masculine language is distasteful and shameful, but it is revealing about what they think is her strengths. Hey, even though I will not vote for her, I still believe in the honor of Women! SMD, Monroe, Louisiana

Donna   October 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Empty-headed skirt.

NO PALIN   October 20th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Palin unfortunately has the power to easily undo all the hard work that Obama has done to sway voters. People will easily fall in line for Palin no matter how hard Obama and Biden campaign. We must campaign even harder than ever before to take back our country!

ME   October 20th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Hawaii, YES, HAWAII, OBAMA'S HOME STATE.....getting rid of their FAILED Universal Health Care Program......DIDN'T WORK....Made healthcare too expensive, got rid of plans that were working....

What a joke, where's the ticker story??????
CNN-ALL BIAS, ALL BULL....

Bart, Terre Haute, IN   October 20th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I still haven't gotten an answer on how imposing taxes on oil companies and then writing big checks to citizens is socialist when Obama does it, but 'the right thing to do' when Sarah Palin does it in Alaska.

Zoe, Philadelphia   October 20th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I finally figured out what it is about Sarah that scares me: it's her immaturity. She is politically immature with not a lot of experience. She is socially and geographically immature with not having travelled around America nor the world very much, if at all. And she is culturally immature as she shows no tolerance for those who are not like her.

I know people in their 20's and 30's who are more mature than Sarah. The most egregious of this developmental immaturity reared itself when her rallies were getting racially incendiary and she just laughed. An adult would have stopped it, but Sarah's laughter and her continual race-baiting today demonstrates immature high school behavior. When I watch her and her family, all I see is high school.

And... her latest intolerance of those of us living in metropolitan areas as not being pro-American like those who live in small towns? Unreal. And, again, very divisive. Very, very divisive.

I'm so sick of her. PLEASE get out and vote on Nov. 4 no matter how long the lines are.

Obama/Biden '08

liz   October 20th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I would love to see Obama campaign in Alaska and win big. If there are any Alaskan's out there please speak out.

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 20th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

all the nobama supporters should check their mental health and make sure they're not suffering from blindsided idiocy

Anonymous   October 20th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Barack Obama is a sinister person who with his terrorist friends will do more damage to the presidency than Bill Clinton ever did. Its like unleashing a forty year old child in the white house. He has no experience to be president. You think Bill Clinton digusted you wait to you get a hold of Obama. I believe he is way worse.

Peter from Arizona   October 20th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I am reminded of a politician who "took on" wealthy corporations by raising their taxes, and using that revenue to give a "rebate" to her constituents. Would you call that redistribution of wealth or (gasp) socialism? That politician was Sarah Palin in Alaska, the "victims" were oil companies, and the McCain-Palin campaign is very, VERY proud of that achievement.

For the record, I have no sympathy whatsoever for those oil companies...

Tired of the tactics   October 20th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Ron, you need to go back to school. or maybe you went to the same school as Palin. Figures.

In order to give ANY rebate or Tax credit to the individual or family must actually file their taxes. SO all that around the bush statements you have made mean nothing if the person has not filed income taxes.

Chuck   October 20th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I was just amazed that the woman could lift her two arms in unison on SNL the other night. Your could tell she was extremely uncomfortable. I think she thought they might ask her a question. I just thought it ironic that she didn't realize that they were just making fun of her to her face. A parody can say alot about what people really think of you. None of the SNL parodies has been anything but laughing at her, including her appearance this week.

R.Bentley   October 20th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

It is so obvious to me that the republican ticket is more of the same old stuff. It's time we woke up and did something to help ourselves. We need to clean house and throw out the republicans for what they have allowed to happen with their majority vote. If the democrats can't do any better with a majority vote we can vote them out, too.It's time for the average american to be able to live without worry for the basics in life and for republicans big business buddies to pay their fair share. I am tired of the little guy carrying the weight of higher taxes, outrageous fuel prices and and worry about what big business is doing to our world , with the blessings of their republican friends. We need to remember WE are the majority and it's about time we let them know it.

Lisa   October 20th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Electronic voting machines are the biggest scam in history. I'm glad California refused to use them.

Festus, Montana   October 20th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Sara Palin's weeds won't tumble here in the west. We're all smart out
here.

No McCain, No Palin and No Bachman   October 20th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman from Minnesota..where did these women get their education and how can such people get elected at their states. These two women are so shallow and ignorant, it is unbelievable.

I bet the rest of the world are laughing at the US with these whole election process, the lies being spread around, the racist remarks..

By the way, Freddi and Fannie: Paid a Republican consulting firm $2 million to kill legislation...so the repubs out there, what do you have to say...Oh I know, it is Obama's fault.

You Fools!

MEP   October 20th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Well we can't have the focus on her!

Tired of the tactics   October 20th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Is this lady dumb or what. I mean seriously, this is what some people are choosing to be their vice president????

A person MUST ACTUALLY FILE income taxes to recieve a credit. You cant get a rebate or tax credit if the government doesnt know you exist!!
I mean is this America or a circus?? Are these people really that gullible?
OMG!

Kaye- Jacksonville FL   October 20th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

She's beyond nuts...she's scary nuts...go back to Alaska and face your constituents who've gotten to know you a bit better – they may want to have a conversation about your "mavericky" leadership!

JB   October 20th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Only 17 more days and we'll not have to hear any more from the beauty contestant VP candidate. What a joke.

Talk   October 20th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Palin is right when she calls Obama looks like a socialist. Watch Obama explained to Joe about his tax policy, you will see clearly. I am Vietnamese, so I see his policy looks like Vietnams' in nearly 30 years ago, it sounds good but it will fail in real. The poor will not work hard, the rich will not invest anymore. Of course, the socialists never say they spread the wealth, they just say labour distribution. Obama says he wants chances to everybody. No, it doesn't mean you take chances from a person to give to another.

Roy   October 20th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Sarah Palin made a BIG FOOL of herself in Saturday Night Live. She needs to grow up. Go back home.

JK   October 20th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Don't worry about Sarah.

You better be concerned about the debt hole Mr. Obama is going to dig.

It will reach CHINA!!!!!!!!

Better get your local school system to start teaching your children Chinese (The future language of America!)

April Garlow   October 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

She may be able to see Russia from her house, but up until the Russians invaded Georgia, Obama didn't know that Russia has veto power at the UN–talk about stupid-and he's at the top of the ticket.

liz   October 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Sarah Palin should not be making comparisions that she know nothing about. If it is not written down for her she will avoid it. What about the windfall profit taxes that each resident received a check from in Alaska. Did she forget or conviently leave it out . OH! that's right, she don't speak from facts and her gut, but only from hear say.

LYNETTE IN CA   October 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

That's because this is all she has been given to discuss. She doesn't know any better!

Kelvin   October 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I received a "robo" call fron the RNC and John McCain. It helped me realize that I can't support anyone who would use that as a way to get a message out. I've move from undecided to Obama/Biden. Good job RNC!

Jim   October 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Let's see…do I want the candidate endorsed by Warren Buffet and Colin Powell? Or "Joe The Plumber"

Ann   October 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Funny all this talk about the 'Bradley effect' and how many people won't vote for Obama because he is black. Have they thought about the 'stupid effect' and how many Republicans are just saying they support McCain and his know-nothing sidekick?n After all, Colin Powell can't be the only Republican with a mind.

Diane   October 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Truth does not seem to matter to Palin. Her speeches offer nothing positive just the same old devisive lies. I certainly hope she will never represent the United States.

BR   October 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Ms. Palin should pack her bags and go home. She doesn't understand anything on a national scale.... economy or foreign policy. Take any issue. All she can dwell on is how a problem can dealt on a State level. Even that I doubt, she is capable of delivering to her own State. She is just a sheer DISGRACE to national politics, and the image of this country! Mr. McCain, this is what you get for pandering to the right wing nuts of your party and your lust for power. You too should pack your bags and go home.

Brain in DC   October 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

To McCain/Palin campaign:
Obama says a word and then McCain/Palin repeat it thousands of times in negative ways. Is this the way to run a campaign?? Any cleaner or more positive ways to win?

Bruce   October 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Dirty LITTLE Palin she has so much to hide. But the one thing she really needs to hide is you TOTAL LACK of BRAINS. When she speaks it is not understandable. We can't afford to have someone that is even more challenged than Bush for public Speaking.

Palin no one was laughing at your jokes on SNL. Everyone was laughing AT YOU. You are so silly you can't tell when the joke is, not only on you, but IS YOU!

The Cosmos and McCain Rocks!!!   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

»VOTE on the GORGEOUS SARAH!=BEAUTY + BRAINS= I LOVE SARAH PALIN!=Ooooh!

Anne E.   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Palin and Michele Bachmann are kindred spirits. Go away both of you, we don't need your kind.

Independent for Obama!!   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

she is finally learning what to say when early voting opens. It's funny, this woman has no experience and Mccain has the nerve to say that this is no time for learning on he job! Yeah right Mr. MCCain, you hired the least experinced woman in the republican party and you tell us that "this is no time for learning on the job". You made a huge mistake with Independents when you hired Palin, she just doesn't have what it takes to get our country out of the hole we're in.

Tom - Oregon   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

She is pathalogic. Palin can repeat the canned Karl Rove lines.... she is a bobblehead without a brain.

She will be back in Alaska in little over two weeks now..... the Moose should be scared.....

Gary   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

here is what you should all do: take some her nonsensical statements and read them out loud. You'll always say "Huh?". Print them off and give to your friends, ask them read them out load.
Here is an example, go ahead read it out loud...

"I believe that there are those measures that had to be taken by Congress to shore up not only the housing market but the credit markets - also to make sure that that's not frozen - so that our small businesses have opportunities to borrow. And that was the purpose, of course, and that part of the bailout and the shoring of the banks,"

Micah, Canon City, CO   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Colorado has had enough of gun-slinger politics. We have a proud history of independent thinking and tough questioning, and Sarah Palin can't handle either.

Is it just me, or have Sarah Palin's eyes started to betray a deep regret that she got herself into this mess, and that by doing so she may have sunk the candidacy of a worthy presidential candidate?

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

We have an economical deficit; energy deficit; failing financial institutions deficit; healthcare deficit..........all adds up to a McCain/Palin ticket–America's deficit. If Palin knew what she was talking about–she would be more dangerous.

Paul   October 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I guess all the stay at home democrats are on line today. Can't be staying home with their murdered children bacuase they have already aborted them. Must be that they are staying home preparing for the welfare that is coming their way. Must be a very proud way to live.

Team America   October 20th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

STACEY- In your comment you said that Colin Powell said the vice-president's job is to be president. Let me give you alittle Political Science 101 lesson.....Colin Powell is deflecting attention at Sarah Palin's credentials because he can't say that about John McCain. Powell knows McCain is ready to be President on Day 1. Powell endorsed Obama, so he knows the only possibility to hurt McCain's chances are to talk about his VP pick.

Anyway, it's obvious you're for Obama. I feel sorry for you for not looking at the qualifications of the candidates to make your decision. The smart choice is McCain.

Michael watching from Canada   October 20th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Isn't interesting that the only thing that Ms Palin does is attack?

If anyone should ask me what Ms Palin's strength is......

that she attacks and attacks and attacks.

Attacks only lead to diviseness, not change.

kenny cole   October 20th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I can not take a risk on Joe six pack she just don't have the experience what is Maccain thinking about what a big mistake pittbull should have being kept in the cage

Debby   October 20th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Greed is not good Clinton never promised 95% of Americans a tax cut in her plan. As a matter of fact in her debates she said Obama's plan would not turn the economy around doing this.

sykor   October 20th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Don't worry about Sarah Palin. If (God forbid) McCain gets elected, she'll step down "for family reasons" the minute after the inaugeration. She's a prop whose usefulness will end after Nov. 4.

Matt   October 20th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Talk about fuzzy math. Does she really not know how stupid she sounds? Sure, you have to pay taxes to get a tax cut. That doesn't mean Obama promised to instead just cut 40% of the public a check...that's an outright fallacy and I have NEVER seen nor heard him say as much. More accurately, it sounds to me like code-talk for complaining about welfare.

!!!   October 20th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Palin is a pain...the end!

It's funny...I don't know how this woman can look in her own eyes in the mirror and think that she is doing this country some good. Pitiful-Palin needs to be sent packin'!

Washington Voter   October 20th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Socialist? Coming from a person who video taped a speech for Alaskian Indepedence party this year.

I submit to you that Gov. Palin and her husband are Separatists.

Brain in DC   October 20th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Both sides are talking about Obama. They don't want to talk about themselves and what positive they present? As Obama predicted: Running out of ideas and out of time. As divisive as Bush/Cheney have always been.

Ms. Palin,
Enough noise please. Can I turn off Palin's noise from my news pages?

Samuel   October 20th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

No matter what the Republicans and the GOP will do, Obama/Biden ticket will win the November 4, 2008 elections. Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Chinese and other etnic groups all are crying for change. The change is real and the only candidate who stands for that kind of change needed is Obama/Biden ticket.

Go America, go Obama/Biden 2008.

Chicago GOP   October 20th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

What is with wrong with this country? Black radical, essentially a socialist with very suspicious friends/advisors. Are you nuts America? Wake up, this guy is the destroyer of Western culture!

IAMWMD   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Thank goodness McClueless was stupid enough to pick this cancer as his running mate.

Despite claims by the McCain camp that the race is narrowing, daily tracking polls on Sunday showed a steady Obama lead.

Gallup had Obama up by 52 to 42 percent among registered voters nationwide, reflecting the last presidential debate last week in which Obama was adjudged the winner by most snap polls.

Rasmussen also had Obama above 50 percent, with a 51 to 45 percent lead

Hope is Coming   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Good for Palin to continue to speak the truth. Gov. Palin displays every day that she has convictions, judgement and ability to lead our nation in the right direction.

Your joking right !!!

Angela   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

It seems she cannot talk about anything except her opponents. Has she nothing good to say about her ticket's plans and ideas? or are there none? Hs she no faith in Senator McCain and herself that she cannot speak of their policies? Does she know what they are, are there any? All they can talk about is Senator Obama and his well defined plans and programs. If you actually know what your plans are, don't be afraid to talk about them, or are they not all that good for the American people?

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Palin is for socialism, she is ok with the poor giving their money to rich companies, but will allow you to die so that her and her rich Friends can get your money! She took money for oil companies and gave it to the people of Alaska, socialism spreading the wealth to the people, government owned!

Matt in California   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

FINALLY!!! Someone has the guts to state the obvious: Obama's policies are SOCIALIST. "Spread the wealth" – Karl Marx couldn't have stated it better. Wake up, people! Bush was a disaster by all counts, but does this justify our country becoming the "Peoples Republic of America?!" PLEASE!!

Voice   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

For all you SIMPLE folks out there, ask yourselves this:

DO YOU WANT YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY TO HELP THE RICH OR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING? THIS IS THE CORE QUESTION.

Stop being the "little people" in the side-lines applauding those who make sacrifices. Stand up and be one of them. Especially all those who believe in salvation.

Obama/Biden 08

RealityKing   October 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

As a hiring manager I would like to thank the progressive media for firming up my opinion that a man with no executive experience is still better than a women with executive experience.

As long as he has the ability to inspire..., wink, wink.

J J   October 20th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

For all of you that think Obama and Biden are such upstanding people that dont lie, rememver they are POLITICIANS. They all lie. There is no way that Obama is going to be able to do all the things he has said.

Mike   October 20th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

A VOTE for McCain is a VOTE of Confidence in Palin!!!

If you are confident that she is qualified to be PRESIDENT on day one, then McCain deserves your vote.

However, I do not want you to be responsible for my kids future and I question whether you should be responsible for yours!!

John the Electrician   October 20th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Is social security a product of socialism? Is republican party now trying to get rid of social security? Tax is for paying the expense of government. We don't have wealth, we have 10+ trillions of debt!! Do your think we should not redistribute the burden of debt? BTW, current republican president contributes half of the national debt in 8 years!! Amazing that people still buying this neocon supply-side economics principles.

matt in pittsburgh   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Way to go Sarah!!

Let all the voters know about Barry Obama's fuzzy math and word nuances.

Let everyone know that Obama is nothing more than a far far left socialists. and those who are calling you a liar are just the extreme kool-aid drinkers or worse... they don't know any better.

Shay   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

If you pay close attention to Palin you will see that Palin has no clue as to what the subject is about put she love the poses that she get for cheap stardom shots. Palin only is living in a world of stardom with a photo shot.

If she had any sense at all she would be trying to sell their tax plan to make sure the people understand the different and why Obama plan is better or worst. Only a dumbyyyyyyyyyy would know that you can't sell something unless you can prove your product is better than the other. Watch TV McCain/Palin and see how people choose their product by listening to the major different and cost before they buy a product that someone is selling.

McCain/Pail is dumb and this is pathetic to see a 72 year old man who has been around for years and his teenie bopper friend on a puppet string don't know how to sell insurance. Boy what a joke. I wander how they trash the good old boy system of teh Reupblican party. I woke up this morning with a plan on my mind saying go get them boy because the Republicans don't know the different between a discount sale and regular price..

Your kids tuition going to coke heads   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Obama has said he'll spread the wealth-he'll take your money and redistribute it to drug addicts who refuse to work and have been on welfare all their lives-wake up America-this is a slippery slope that you won't like-

Can't we all just get along!   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Why is CNN blocking my comments about Palin?

Palin is an absolute idiot. She spews nothing but lies. I can't wait for the election to be over and hopefully she will not be in the white house. Did you hear her comment on GAYS? She was a Federal law to ban gay marriages. WTH... I'm not gay but who the hell is she to determine what or who someone loves. Palin wants to ban abortions as well, I'm not for them also but I don't want to tell another women what she should do with HER BODY... Sounds to me like she's the freakin SOCIALIST.

Through and through Obama   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

This woman cracks me up. I am glad we will not have to deal with this crap for too long.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

And if John McCain says I have a plan for this and I have a pan for that but does not spell it out one more time, I will scream! If he says I know how to win wars and he did not even win in the war that he was in! HE is unfit to be in office, he was not born on U.S. soil, so he should not be running for President at all! Why is it that anyone that is born in the U.S. is consider a citizen, but John was not born in the U.S. he was born in Panama!

America demands answers   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I would have love this woman to focus on what her running mate will do and not what Obama's plan will do and will not o..The truth is they dont have any plan they just good followers no concrete plans for anything. How will a man in his right mind mixed up Down's syndrome with Autism?
How will a womsn in her right mind wouldnt consult her family before accepting an office that demands all her time?
How would a campaign be surrounded by the same advisers that got us into this mess still advising them?
AMERICA SURELY NEEDS A NED DIRECTION..AND BETCHA NOT WITH THESE CLOWNS
VOTE OBAMA BIDEN 08
I am a concern citizen and i approve this message

Michael watching from Canada   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Why doesn't CNN give equal air time to Biden?

ron   October 20th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

FYI: To those of you claiming both McCain & Palin have been convicted of violating ethics laws – you show your ignorance. To be convicted they would have to have been charged with a crime and tried & CONVICTED in a court of law NOT sanctioned or reputed to have violated laws by a legistive committee or public opinion. Perhaps its time we statred testing people before they are allowed to vote.

carol   October 20th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Sarah Palin is like a broken record....please can someone change it.
It would be nice if she and McCain were on the same page as you never know which Sarah Palin is going to show up!!!!!
We are tired of hearing about "winning' these two wars....who pray took us to war....McCain,Bush, Rumsfeld, Chaney and the list goes on....I doubt she even knew much about these "two wars" until she was picked for VP.
We don't need anymore dummies in the White House....McCain and Palin are just empty vessels and just need to go away.

Kate   October 20th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I would expect nothing more from the GOP ever since they decided that being well-educated renders one too intellectual and out of touch with the real world. I can't get past this. And Colin Powell pointed it out yesterday when he described Obama as having a vigorous intellect, or words to that effect. We have already seen what happens when someone seriously lacking in intellectual discipline is put in charge of the country.

reggie   October 20th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Vice President Palin standing up for us and our country. Hit em and hit em hard, as the mainstream media is trying to givie Obama a free ride to the White House.

Surrealist   October 20th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

McCain's protege-says much, understands little, and is dangerous in the way she parrots pundit ideologues without really comprehending the impact of her words on Americans (even those within her own party) and citizens of the world.

Allen Hussein   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Memo to Caribou Barbie:

Payroll taxes paid on gross wages are TAXES.

Michelle, PA   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Another day, another spew of vile McCarthyism.

Of course, I live in one of those "Anti-American" parts of the country, as Obama is up by huge margins around here. Palin and her spiritual sister Michele Bachmann need to form their own hard right ticket and stop destroying what was once a Grand Old Party. If the psycho lunatic fringe leave, they might get me and many, many other moderate once-Republicans back. Otherwise....

Independent for Obama/Biden 08

Louise, CO   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

These couldn't make enough logic to get through kindergarten math. Actually Barbie is a lot smarter than this ho. Both her and McBush can't even make it through a sentence without contratdickting themselves.

ez   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

No need to work under Obama's Socialism   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Just sit home and get high-stay on welfare-hang out on street corners–that's who Obama is going to give your tax dollars to. Does it make you feel like working harder?

Jim   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Can someone stick a fork in her, she's done.

Obama 08

demwit   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Spread the wealth!!

j   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

What does Palin have to say about her connection to a secessionist organization in Texas? That doesn't sound like "real" America to me.

Microtek   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

People should seat back and think why we are ranning away from communist and socialist countries.

Is that because there is no future in those countries?

Why should we vote for another Socialist, Obama, to lead this great country?

I am sure we do not have a brighter future under Nobama.

Therefore, DO NOT VOTE NOBAMA.

SAY NO TO SOCIALIST

KAREN -.Bring on the Elections- It's time for a change   October 20th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Palin is an absolute idiot. She spews nothing but lies. I can't wait for the election to be over and hopefully she will not be in the white house. Did you hear her comment on GAYS? She was a Federal law to ban gay marriages. WTH... I'm not gay but who the hell is she to determine what or who someone loves. Palin wants to ban abortions as well, I'm not for them also but I don't want to tell another women what she should do with HER BODY... Sounds to me like she's the freakin SOCIALIST.

interested observer   October 20th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Is it just me? I have not heard Pailin say a SINGLE statement of any substance!!!

Come on people – attack, attack, attack is just not good enough for potentially the most powerful person in the world – economically and militarily!

Really now, where would the pit bull be without her attacks?

A wink and a nod are just not good enough for a position that demands a solid and stable and THOUGHTFUL person.

Puuulease.

Stevo   October 20th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Go back to Alaska. She is such a liar and not one to cast stones with all the abuse of power and cover up charges. Married to a secessionist to boot.

SNL performance was really lame btw. Hardly newsworthy and just a lame attempt to get an increase in her favorable/unfavorable ratings as well as SNL's.

Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet! Puppet, puppet, puppet!

ron   October 20th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Payroll taxes (Social Security & Medicare) are not income taxes. Giving back "payroll taxes" to those who do not pay income taxes is not the same as giving those who pay income taxes a tax break. Those who pay, still pay in addition to income taxes their payroll taxes – yet those who get their payroll taxes still have the "payroll taxes" count for Social Security and Meidcare purposes. Its a double whammy – they get back their "payroll taxes" in the form of the refundable tax credit, BUT STILL are credited with earnings for SS & Medicare purposes and entitled to collect thereon at some future date.
Biden's characterization that giveing tax breakss to corporations a similar "redistribution of wealth" demonstrates he believes the average American lacks the critically thinking skills to distinguish the difference. Giving tax breaks rewards those who ACTUALLY have earned sufficient income to contribute to the support of the government and provides incentives for them to continue to invest in productivity. Returning "payroll taxes" to those who do not earn sufficient income actually drains the support for government in that those individuals have not contributed any money therefore. The "refundable tax credit" is pure redistribution which is a basic tenant of socialism. I am a JD/CPA and know exactly what a refundable tax credit is = SOCIALISM. The founders of this country were CAPITALIST and they would be rolling over in their graves!

Countdown with Keith Olbermann   October 20th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I suppose if Palin becomes vice president she will give Todd Alaska as an anniversary present next year. Since Todd Palin was a member of the Alaskan Independence Party that wants Alaska to be it's own country. Basically Todd & Sarah wanted a country, a military, and an economy of their own, kind of like a little kingdom with Queen Sarah and King Todd, pretty freakin scary if you ask me.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 20th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hey Palin, let's keep the focus on TROOPERGATE, on that group YOUR husband was a member of, and YOUR health records.... I'm glad I voted for Obama 2 weeks ago in absentee ballot.

Microtek   October 20th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

People should seat back and think why we are ranning away communist and socialist countries.

Is that because there is no future in those countries?

Why should we vote for another Socialist, Obama, to lead this great country?

I am sure we do not a brighter future under Nobama.

Therefore, DO NOT VOTE NOBAMA.

SAY NO TO SOCIALIST

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

If that is the Pailn/McCain stragedy , to say Obama will giv tax cutts to those who don't pay taxes, then they need to take "JOE the NO Plumber having license self, off the poster boards for teh Republicans. Joe nice gut and alll but he made his self look ridiculous when he didn't have a Plumbers license and he made about 40K a year. Joe the plumber rather be broke, no insurance then to vote for Obama. To each is own, but Pailn/McCain are making fools of their plan.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

So why doesn't Palin release her Taxes and Medical records, she like most Republicans hide everything! And when will Joe the plumber pay his taxes, he is just a free loader! Telling Obama lies about how he want to start a business and he is broke!

Schneider (I) - CA   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Let's see...do I want the candidate endorsed by Warren Buffet and Colin Powell?

Or do I want the candidate endorsed by George "90%" Bush?

Kathryn   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

November 4th can't come fast enough. Palin go home and keep an eye out for Putin.

Amy   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Shouldn't she be telling us what she and McCain will do rather than lying about Obama's (far superior) plans?

peggyledbetter   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Palin is history after Nov. 4! I can't wait to celebrate the new President & Vic President Obama/Biden!

Big Mike   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

When you have nothing to say-You say anything.
The lies are not working......are they?

Jim Hall   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

SHE IS A FULL BLOWN IDIOT. WE ARE REPUBLICANS BUT HAD ENOUGH SENSE NOT TO VOTE FOR THE VILLAGE IDIOT THAT IS IN THE WHITE HOUSE NOW NOR WILL WE VOTE FOR THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE THAT WANTS TO REPLACE HIM JIM HALL KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

jerry in suffolk va.   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

JESUS CHRIST WILL SAVE US FROM THIS REPUBLICAN EVIL.JUST HAVE FAITH,IT WILL COME TO FRUITION!!!!!!!!PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.

I see Russia from my HOUSE   October 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Is getting tight!! So democrats lets unite and start knocking some doors for Obama!!.. We all knew that at the end the election gets tight, But for the first time I BELIEVE that this NOV. the Nominee that will win this election is going to be Senator Barack Obama!!!

Blue By You   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

She continues to LIE, LIE LIE.

April Garlow   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Don't any of you Obama supporters ever question the fact that all these Bush buddies, like Powell , are endorsing Obama?
It's like they are saying- "If you liked Bush, then you'll love Barack"

Jillian   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Is the McCain/Palin camp the only group of people that have no access to the internet? Or to the actual Tax Plans of Obama? They still find it meaningful to CLEARLY make misleading accusations...

Don't be ignorant people...BOTH sides make misleading and often BLATANTLY FALSE remarks and statements about the others plans...do your research and make an educated decision.

I continue to find it apalling that all Gov. Palin can do is talk about what the other candidate will do instead of what she and McCain WILL do...(and no, saying "i won't do that" still doesn't tell me what you WILL do)..

Peggy   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Does this woman know anything? Does she have any new ideas? She is the youngest of all candidates, yet she continously uses the oldest tricks in the book. Come on lady, say something intelligent. Say something good. Say something futuristic. Say something positive, Anything already!

Schneider (I) - CA   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Giving taxes from the rich to the working poor is socialism...

But giving taxes from the working poor to the rich...is good?!?

More GOP economics

redhead from Toronto   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Can someone please explain one more time, Barack's economy plan will benefit 95% of WORKERS, I repeat, WORKERS who pay taxes to Sarah Palin/John McCain and anyone else who still either can't read, doesn't listen or just does not want to hear the TRUTH. How much clearer can he make it? Wake up for God's sake, this election is turning into a comedy, don't you know the world is watching you flush your country down the toilet? STOP this nonsense. Everyone, just VOTE for what's best for AMERICA, the UNITED STATED OF AMERICA.

sabuc for No-Drama-Obama in 2008!!   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I wonder what the GOPs desperate new gimmick and scare tactic will be for next week? Even Colin Powell dismissed the notion of socialism when he endorsed Obama. Thank you General!!

No drama-Obama in 2008!!

Bruce   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Palin needs to explain her husbands tie to the Alaskain Independent Party. That is a HATE Group that makes Ayers look like a school boy.

No one seems interested in this issue and Obama is too nice to dig dirt like McCain loves to do.

JohnVA   October 20th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

sarah palin = kelly bundy

Noah   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

This is an air-tight argument as it is unequivocally true of Obama's "tax plan." Obama is waging a "philisophical" war on their argument, saying his tax cuts are for working people only. That's true, but still, the fact remains that 40% of working people DON'T PAY TAXES. They have no income tax liability. Look, if that is what he wants to do fine, but be honest and tell America that instead of lying about it. A tax cut means you will see your tax rate decline. That is not going to happen

shell   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

joe the plumber doen't pay taxes as we all now know.....so what the McCain/Palin ticket is saying is that it's ok to be like joe the plumber and not pay taxes, right? Isn't that what they are ultimately supporting using this guy as an example? What a foolish bunch of folks!!

OBAMA 08!

Terry, Dallas Texas   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I wish they would make up their minds because it's confusing people. Is Obama a terrorist or is he a socialist? Should we be scared of him or is he a decent man who we have nothing to fear of as president. It's a different message at every rally!

Bob Fleming   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Palin is nothing more than a cheerleader without pom poms who has no regard for the truth.

ctobey   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I don't know a lot about Alaska's payments to it's citizens but at first look it seems to me that when you tax people and (including large oil companies) and then give a pretty large check to everyone for doing nothing but live in the state it could easily be considered the redistribution of wealth.

Gotta luv this gal . . .   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I really feel for Sarah. One day she's out looking at Russia from her front porch, next day she's No. 2 on the Republican ticket.

Waiting for Sen Obama's Inaugural   October 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Hey John/Sarah....

When are we going to hear your platform on anything?

Just a thought...

Judy   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

If you ae studpid vote for McCain/Palin and you will not get any tax cuts but will see the big dogs get all the juice.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

When will Joe the Plumber pay his taxes?

Gidget re-writes the Constitution   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Obama's plan is 95% of WORKING Americans. That means Americans that pay taxes.

Go shoot another Mosse brianiac.

barbara   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

This woman is a trouble maker. Now she is speaking with the "Focus on the Family." Isn't this the organization that prayed for rain to ruin Senator Obama's convention speech? Please, please, please, don't elect this woman Vice President of the United States. All she can do is attack Senator Obama.

Francheska Georgia   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Is Sarah talking again??? ;-)

Karen   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Palin's lack of understanding of Finance is TERRIFYING as is her lack of coherent vocabulary. I am terrified that there are actually people foolish enough to let this woman any where near the White House. Her ethics are clearly horrible although she seems unable to comprehend that she got slapped. Her foreign policy experience is non-existant. She is hypocritcal and offensive.

To any ex-Hillary supporters – I was a HARD CORE Hillary supporter and the moment McCain put Palin on the ticket there was no question that I could never vote for her for a very long list of reasons. Most women I know consider it insulting for McCain to have her as his running mate. PLEASE consider the overall picture and help keep this woman out of the White House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

That's right, keep the focus on Obama. Forget about the issues. forget about the problems facing America. Let Obama focus on those things. No no, you and the McCain campaign keep the focus on what you think is important. Your campaign's entire focus has been on your opponent.
On the other side of the aisle, we feel differently.
While you have made your campaign about Obama, while you refer to him as 'TheOne', Obama has made his campaign about us, the people and the issues we care about. We are the ones that WE have been waiting for. Haven't you heard his campaign slogan? Yes WE can! This is why your attempts to bring Obama down has failed. It's not about Obama, it's about us...ALL OF US. And you can't beat ALL OF US. ALL OF US will defeat you.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA
THAT ONE '08

YES WE CAN !

Molly Weasley   October 20th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Hmm. People in Alaska don't pay any income tax to the state. The state's oil revenue goes to the state. Each resident of Alaska gets a check from the state from the oil revenue.

In other words - or should we say, in Sarah Palin's words - the money that Sarah Palin sends to Alaska residents is a "socialist handout to Americans who don't pay taxes."

Guess she must be a socialist. The horror.

Do you even realize what you're saying any of the time you're speaking, governor?

justme   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Is Sarah Palin ready to admit she abused her authority as governor of Alaska?

Is she ready to admit she "pals" around with terrorist?

The founder of the Alaskan Independent Party (AIP) was not buried in Alaska after he blew himself up while making a plastic bomb; he had stated prior to his death he did not want to be buried under the American flag; he also requested his bones to be returned to Alaska AFTER Alaska's secessation from the United States of America.

She and her family attended the AIP conference where she was the keynote speaker.

Senator McCain pals around with G. Gordon Liddy and the grandson of one of the Keating 5 is his new poster boy. LOL

Cynthia; Bham   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

And it appears as if she is a nonentity. Just there as the hype person. – she just is the Flava Flav to the rap group Public Enemy to the McCain camp.

You all keep my comments in moderation so I might as well say exactly what I really think since no one gets a chance to read it.

True Mavericks are Independent!   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

So why doesn't Palin release her Taxes and Medical records, she like most Republicans hide everything!

concerned   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Sarah–keep up the good work–the more you talk the more I know you should go home and be the good mom that I think you are–have a blessed day

Francheska Georgia   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Anyone who thinks that taxes are not going to go up, is living in a dream world. We are a nation in DEEP DEBT!!

Obama/Biden 08

Jim from Middletown, CT   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

This woman is as dumb as a box of rocks, and that's being kind. Have they nothing to offer but fear?

It's A New Day   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Sarah was funny on SNL, but she's not even close to being ready to lead this great country. That's just a fact. The McCain camp knows this as well, otherwise why would they have tried to hide her so much. They knew she was a risk and the risk is greater than the reward. The reward goes to one man, John McCain in getting more people to vote for him. The risk goes to all Americans the day Sarah has to fill John's shoes. She can't, it's impossible. She a wonderful person and probably a good governor for Alaska, but not ready at a national level.

Thanks, but no thanks Sarah.

Obama/Biden 08

BM   October 20th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

PALIN'S LAST STOP SHOULD BE IN ALASKA!I'M SURE SHE IS MISSED.IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF THE DEMS WON ALASKA!

David Newport, OR   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

who will pay for it? Only those individuals and companies that make greater the $250,000

I did a quick random survey of the businesses in my town of 10,000 and asked...do you make $250,000? I was surprised...only 2 out of 50 I called. I wonder what it is like in your town? I challenge you...pick up the phone and call your local Joe the Plumber and ask them if they make $250,000.

Shawn_T   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Oh good, she remembered to remind them this time.

blaising   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Mrs. Palin babbling about freedom of the press during FOX interview:

"As we send our young men and women overseas in a war zone to fight for democracy and freedoms, including freedom of the press, we've really got to have a mutually beneficial relationship here with those fighting the freedom of the press, and then the press, though not taking advantage and exploiting a situation, perhaps they would want to capture and abuse the privilege. We just want truth, we want fairness, we want balance."

Huh??

Oh...let's not forget that now both McCain AND Palin have been convicted of violating ethics laws:

The report states: "I find that Governor Sarah Palin Abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act

No more vote for you...you're cut off!!

Stacey   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

General Colin Powell said "the Vice President's job is to be President." The very notion that Sarah Palin would be a heartbeat away from the presidency is a nightmare in the making. No, Sarah; I would not dare vote for you and John McCain. You're not qualified to be President. Go back on SNL and do what you do best – make folks laugh at you, not with you. I'm laughing at you.

Tired of Idiots   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

EXCUSE ME GOVENOR IDIOT

Obama said he will cut taxes for 95% of working families. Don't know where you are getting you political information (maybe Helen Keller) but you need to listen. It came out of his mouth on several occasions including the two debates. DID YOU WATCH THOSE?

Joe   October 20th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Thank you! Why did you wait until two weeks before the election before stating what was obvious to anyone who actually read Obama's tax plan – it should be titled Welfare for America – you can't cut taxes for people who pay no taxes!!!!

Lilly   October 20th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

All Palin knows how to do is to go negitive like McCain does.

Thanks for helping Obama get more votes !!

BM   October 20th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

For someone who took six years to get a BS, and a "D" in economics, who in their right mind would listen to this fluff of aIR?

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   October 20th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Sarah Palin, the nastiest (fake) Christian on the planet. Instead of reading her Bible, she reads the Karl Rove "Book of Nasty Lies to Win Elections."

Paris   October 20th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

CNN you need to tell the American people why your organization is not investigating Obama’s past relationships and the people he was influenced by.
CNN stop the cover-up.
CNN investigate Frank, CNN you are betraying this nation with your cover-up.

CNN you failed us.

Jamie, ND   October 20th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

It's so wonderful to look forward and not backwards. We are moving towards a wonderful future. The future is all that matters, we can't change the past. We've had EIGHT LONG YEARS of a president who didn't know very much, was stubborn and not really ready be president. Americans have paid (literally) long enough. We are ready for a new president and a new day.

Thanks for your service John, but we're moving on.

Obama/Biden 08

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 20th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

If the redistribution of money by the government is the definition of Socialism, then taxes by themself, are socialism. Both camps plan to tax us, McCain has not said "I plan to end all taxation, because that's socialism".

So I do wonder, are people saying that they will not vote for McCain because his plans involve taxes, (which we have agreed is socialism)? Or are they simply being morons and trying to say that a plan that aims to distribute taxes FAIRLY to all, rather then simply to the rich is socialism?

I'll tell you what, I kind of like the plan that includes benefits for 95% of america rather then just 5%...I'll go with Obama's form of socialism rather then McCains implementation of it!

Independent-Gurnee, IL   October 20th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Put a sock in it lady! Good grief, someone send her home!

justme   October 20th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Is Sarah Palin ready to admit she abused her authority as governor of Alaska? Is she ready to admit she "pals" around with terrorist? The founder of the Alaskan Independent Party (AIP) was not buried in Alaska after he blew himself up while making a plastic bomb; he had stated prior to his death he did not want to be buried under the American flag; he also requested his bones to be returned to Alaska AFTER

beachgirl   October 20th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Sarah...........you are not good for the country, your speeches are phony as well as your voice, you are not even good for Saturday Nigh Life! Tina does a better job than you!!
Go back to your house AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN!!!!!!!! in other words...................BE A MOTHER FOR HEAVEN SAKES!

nicole   October 20th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

When is she going to talk about McCain's policies? I thought she was on his ticket.

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   October 20th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

It's a campaign of idiots. I mean, really. "Win those wars and get America back on track for Joe the Plumber."

Say it ain't so, Joe.

McHoover Will Destroy What is Left of America   October 20th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

It's been said that you can tell a lot about how a person will handle the Presidency by how they handle their campaign.

If you think the President and VP should incite hate crimes, make false accusations against anyone who disagrees with them and further divide our country, then McCain/Palin is a perfect choice for you.

If you want someone who has run one of the finest campaigns in this country's history then vote Obama/Biden.

It seems very clear to me.

Dianne   October 20th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Good for Palin to continue to speak the truth. Gov. Palin displays every day that she has convictions, judgement and ability to lead our nation in the right direction.

Amy   October 20th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Colorado, have I told you lately how good you look in blue?

Obama/Biden 08

smokey   October 20th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I really think the Voters really need to hold OBama accountable for all of his promises.....there really is nothing that he has not promised to fund. This is impossible given the fiscal difficulties. He claims he will find the money by going over every line by line of the budget.......I understand Americans want and hope for change but at some point they need to also come back to reality. OBama can not possibly full fill all of his promises.

I just wish the main stream media would be more objective in their reporting . OBama is simply not ready......at elast MCCain can handle things for another year till both parties present better candidates.

Paul, Europe   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Lately, America has rarely done the right thing.. which is why McCain will more then likely win in November.

That will be a very sad day for Americans

WA   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Why should this woman message matter anymore. Why don't McCain and her tell folk that McCain was endorsed by: THE ANNENBERGS, yes, that's right. They gave Bill Ayers $50 million dollar for his education program. Now Lenore Anneberg has endorsed McCain. Why don't they tell how the Annebergs endorsed other republicans, Mitt Romney, Strom Thurman, and a few others.

Whose "palling" around with terrorists now....McCain is okay with excepting their money.

I think Sarah and her brood need to head back to Alaska and talk with the moose. John McCain need to spend time with Cindy.

Abby   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Gallup Daily: Obama’s Lead Edges Higher NEW October 20, 2008
Gallup Poll Daily tracking now gives Barack Obama an 11 percentage point lead over John McCain in the presidential vote preferences of all registered voters, 52% to 41%. Obama still leads, but by single digits, among “traditional” and “expanded” likely voters.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

PLEASE COLORADO REJECT THE POLITICS OF LIES, HATE AND FEAR!

I believe that we, Americans, are fair-minded-thoughtful people. The vast majority of us, disdain the vile politics of the Republicans.

When we rise up together as ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR.......ALL, AND REJECT THE POLITICS OF HATE, FEAR, LIES AND DIVISION THAT THE REPUBLICANS SPEW........ WE WILL TEACH THEM AN IMPORTANT LESSON.

VILE AND EVIL POLITICS DO NOT WORK!

mama4obama   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I agree....those living in Colorado and any other state that offers early voting needs to get out there and vote. I disagree that they should vote for McCain/Palin.

There is only one choice when looking to the future...and that is to vote for Obama/Biden.

PoliticoPundit   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Finally I agree with Palin.. even with pre-written statement and that ties with the fact.

sue   October 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Shouldn't the focus at her rallies be on McCain and what he will do if he is elected?

NVRuby   October 20th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I am so sick of Palin's "RAH RAH USA!!!" rhetoric, implying that those that don't partake in it are anti-American.

Yes, this is an awesome nation, but it is not perfect. Instead of her trying to find ways to improve our country, she calls those who acknowledge its imperfections "anti-American". She sounds like the mother of an obnoxious kid that can see no wrong in her kid's behaviour.

Bill NY   October 20th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

This from someone whos husband was part of a group that wants Alaska to secede from the US. She also paid them a recent visit to say "keep up the good work!"

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 20th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

She's an idiot. How many times do they have to tell her Obama will cut taxes for 95% of WORKING people.

Fear and smear and more lies will not cut it this year, moose killer.

Obama/Biden

FreeNLovIt   October 20th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

If you want to 'Help a Billionaire', vote McCain.

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 20th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Palin said Obama’s tax plan “will stifle the entrepreneurial spirit that has made this country unique and has made it the greatest country on earth.”
------------------------------–
Palin If Obama's tax plan is a redistribution of wealth as YOU suggests – what does YOU characterize the windfall profit taxes in Alaska as? Why is nobody questioning that?

Obama/Biden 08

voter   October 20th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Palin makes no sense. Palin is saying that Obama will provide tax cuts to 95% of americans. 40% don't pay taxes. Her statement is nonsensical because how can you give tax cuts to people who pay no taxes. in order to receive a tax cut, you need to pay taxes. Obama actually says that 95% of working people receive a tax cut because they pay taxes. to discuss socialism, that will be republicans who nationalized the banks voted by McCain.

Greed is not good   October 20th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

It's almost the same tax plan Clinton had...yet with even LESS taxes for 95% of Americans . The GOP never called Clinton a socialist. Pathetic fear-mongering and LIES won't work.

Frank,MO   October 20th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Ywan ... more lies, Palin. Tell me ...do you actually understand what they write down for you to say ?

Bill NY   October 20th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Funny,
When someone said a chicken in every pot no one shouted
"Socialism!". What about Social Security? Are unions Socialist?
If this country does not wake up and do the right thing God help us.

White Christian Mother for Obama   October 20th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I cannot wait til this election is over so she is GONE BABY GONE!!

hmm...   October 20th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

i think she needs to take a little more time trying to sell her own candidate..

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