October 22, 2008
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 02:06 PM ET

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Palin flew over a corn-cut image of herself.
Palin flew over a corn-cut image of herself.

AKRON, Ohio (CNN) - Shortly after taking off from Toledo on a flight bound for Akron, Sarah Palin’s campaign plane twice circled around a now-famous image of the Alaska governor etched into a golden cornfield in northeast Ohio, offering Palin a surreal chance to look down on the outsized agricultural rendering of herself.

The portrait, which reads “Sarah America,” was cut out of 16-acres of corn in Whitehouse, Ohio by designers hired by Duke and Martha Wheeler, who hope to attract visitors to their Corn Maze at The Butterfly House, a local tourist attraction.

Palin and her family peered down on the corn-carved candidate from their windows, with several members of her senior staff clamoring over to the left side of the plane to join them.

Since many on the plane apparently missed the initial glimpse of the corn candidate, the pilot circled the JetBlue charter jet around for another pass, allowing members of the campaign apparatus to snap pictures.

Filed under: Sarah Palin


Kim   October 22nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

"Corn Candidate." How apropos.

The World for Obama   October 22nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

What a waste of corn ... and gas ... and fertilizer.

Typical Republican wastefulness.

SoCal   October 22nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

It's shame that there wasn't a moose running free on that field, so Sarah Palin could show reporters her ability at shooting animals from a plane.

Sophia   October 22nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

What a nice tribute to Sarah.

Clarence   October 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I would like to know why Obama or McCain are not talking about having the CEO of Lehman and all the other CEO crooks that caused this financial mess and made hundreds of millions of dollars doing so cough up that money and pay off the bailout, this would be the party I would vote for.

BBB   October 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

So newsworthy.... and definitely worth flying over a second time

USMC Mike   October 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

What's that scribble above the image in the field, does it list the sales going on at Saks ?

LOL folks are stuuuuupid .... her 15 mins of fame are about up ... I bet she doesn't win reelection in AK when her term is up ... I bet she doesn't even run .... She is finished ...

OLD MAN SHOUTS AT CLOUDS   October 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

This is appropros since she has corn for brains.

Joe   October 22nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Shouldn't it be "Sarah 'Independent Republic of Alaska'"?

Just teasin.

Nelson Colorado Springs Co   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

look just like her, But a third-grader's question, "What does the Vice President do?” Sen McCain running mate Sarah Palin Didn't know what her job would be. Palin would have been better off if she said I really don't know. Go Obama/Biden

Frank G   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

CORN SAYS IT ALL.

Jim   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

She looks good in corn but would look even better ater the cow has eaten and done his work on the corn, is her middle name Patty?

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Shouldn't that read Sarah knows nothing about America?

MEP   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Corn and Palin. Serendipity?

speechless   October 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Wow! so much love!

tulsa   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

lol.... I can't wait till that get's plowed under.

JohnLee   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

That takes the word "art" to an entirely new level of it has to be in the eye of the beholder! This farmer sure much be making a lot of money to do this in one of his fields. I'm sure he'll be waiting in line for a handout from the Republicans for his failed business.

realist   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Can we vote for the corn sarah instead of the real one? I think the vegetable is smarter.

rjp   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Where are the wolves to shoot at from the plane while circling?

Deb   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Can the corn field now be changed to - Bye, Bye Palin- Enjoy Alaska

Michael in Houston   October 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Isn't that like the football fans who's team who has not won a game all season having signs that say "Were #1"? Wow the insanely stupid strikes again.

Women for Obama/Biden   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

At least no one is calling Duke and Martha Wheeler anti-American. The good thing about this is FALL IS HERE AND THE IMAGE WILL FADE OUT. How much exactly did you guys pay to get this image done?

Anita of georgia   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Good image, Sarah Palin, It would've looked much better, if your foot was in your mouth. You're known for big screw ups. No way, No How, No McCain and Palin.

CM in AR   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Just where Sarah needs to be...in a corn field.

Oh brother!!!

John Driscoll   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

going around in circles looking at herself....that sounds about right.

KLEE   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

what can u say – wow now thats pretty "corny" – & puns are always intended -

Laura   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

The true highlight of her career ………………….. oh that and charging others to pay for her kids stuff ………. what a life!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

How appropriate for her image to have been graven in "corn".
Which also pretty much underscores her knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution, distinctions and relationships between the three branches, and general decorum in this campaign.

Kim   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

arah...your village called their idiot is missing!

Kristina, Seattle   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Oh yeah and they dub Obama "the one." Give me a break. Last I checked he didn't have creepy images of himself etched in corn fields. Next thing you know virgin Mary statues will start crying moose blood. I've had just about enough of these whackos.

Laura   October 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

The ture highlight of her career ………………….. oh that and charging others to pay for her kids stuff ………. what a life!

Tim in Wa.   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Wait – doesn't the governement subsidize these farmers with our tax dollars....isn't that socialism? /end sarcasm

Yay – worthless news story....thanks for wasting my time CNN – so much so I felt the need to waste more and make a comment....

Laura   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

The ture highlight of her career ....................... oh that and charging others to pay for her kis stuff .......... what a life!

Dave from MD   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Corny!!!!!

simply_kris, NE   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

..and they complaint about lack of oppurtunities.I dont believe these rednecks dint have anything better to do ! Way to prosper !

Franky   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Thats been there for quite a while.

She is not Hillary, O.K? She is popular because the brand(GOP) made her popular. Just think of it as a Hollywood. How? hHollywood is a brand, right? And they have actors, right? Well, when we see a movie and see an actor, the combination clicks. So, there could be one unknown guy who's gonna make a role but guess what? He's starting in that new Transformers!! And from there, make the connection...

Note that this a psychology type thing. I may not know a lot but I do know some...

Voice of Reason   October 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Please DO NOT encourage this poor woman! She is already suffering from delusions of adequacy...

Angus McDugan   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Comrade Obama has been able to do what the Soviet Union could not do... Turn every state in America Red.

mike   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I really have to say, um WHO CARES?

Dj   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

They will be able to set that "waste of time and money" ablaze on 11/5

Dawn   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Now that is narcissistical; Did the RNC pay for and saying "I am John McCain and i approve this drawing." Oh yeah the man from Mars came down and wanted to do crop circles and ran into John McCain and he told them they could have there own place in his White House on the future of Space Travel, did anyone one notify NASA?

Vote for who can do the right job... You Betcha!!

GO Obama/Biden08/12

SoCal   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

That must be the most "pro-america" part of the country, huh?

Walter Sobchak   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

They should have landed so they could dress that plain image up with all the Joe-Sixpacky crap you can find at Saks and Nordstrom...

John   October 22nd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Foolish......

Dixie   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Sarah is definely cut out of corn. And ignorance. Watch out America - Sarah plans to take over the Senate.

Obama 08

Geo   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

WELL, SHE IS READY TO ABUSE POWER AGAIN!!

Kyle   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

How corny. Ha.

CNN loves Palin   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Where is the story on Palin's $150,000.00 shopping spree?

Frank,MO   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

That's the Palin-equivalent of Mount Rushmore !

hmm...   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

what a CELEBRITY!

SoCal   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

They should have placed a moose on that field… so she could show reporters her ability at shooting animals from a plane.

Ron   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Sarah America ? Is that the Real America or the Pro America? Or the America that can use one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in campaign funds to buy high fashion clothes from Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Markus for her kids and herself.

maynard hopkins wi   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

VERY GOOD I LIKE TO SEE THIS SORT OF THING HAPPENING.

ITS A BREAK FROM THE ONE SIDERS THAT MEDIATE THE ELECTION AND ARE TRYING TO PICK THE NEXT PRESIDENT. AND YES YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

FactCheck   October 22nd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

The corn cut image probably has a better understanding of Article 1 of the Constitution.

Chelle in Fla   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

This is very nice, but I'm still voting for Obama!

political junkie   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Well, it definitely captures her – a cartoon caricature...

Photon Torpedo Dallas, TX   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Too bad.... waste of perfectly good corn.

That One/Biden 08'

SoCal   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

They should have placed a moose on that field... so could show reporters her ability at shooting animals from a plane ("also").

THIS IS NOT NEWS!!   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Why can't CNN go back to real reporting? Our soldiers are dying in Iraq as we speak! And you want to report on a how the GOP is accesorizing caribou barbie and Palin crop circles? Pathetic. I'm tired of you playing Sarah Palin and John McCain's hate rallies from beginning to end every morning, and then just giving us a summary of Obama's hope events. Everytime Sarah Palin blames you guys for her inevitable defeat, you guys put your tail between your legs and comply. I'm starting to see why the GOP hates MSNBC so much. They do actual reporting and find out facts. No Drew Griffins, Glenn Beck's or Lou Dobbs over there.

joyce   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

wow
now how experienced will this make her
woooooooooooooo

C A   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

My God!

If those litttle gray guys with the big eyes ever fly over this corn field while visiting earth it will scare the little guys to death. We can't have these aliens and their UFOs crashing and burning all over the U.S. Get rid of that image before it is too late.

Z   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Sarah is hot & more qualified than obama (then again, I'm more qualified), there should be pics of her everywhere (not just crops).

scott - canada   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Hey ... isn't that her way out in left field ??? Sorry, I meant to say RIGHT field. WINK. WINK. You Betcha.

Tom   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Yippee! Her vanity and a extravagant waste of fuel. It's typical of a Republican elitist.

Karen   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Hahah it looks like Alien has invaded Akron...and that is the SIGN!!!

Indiana Joe   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

So Sarah Palin's outfits cost the RNC $150,000 and Obama is the elitist? The expenses at high-end department stores, included spending nearly $50,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue's New York and St. Louis outlets and more than $75,000 at a Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis. The tally also includes $4,716.49 on hair and makeup… THAT"S HOW THE "REAL" AMERICAN FROM "SMALL TOWNS" SHOP? REALLY? …McCain and Palin are obviously OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE REST OF AMERICA. These pair of Republicans are double faced and not only dishonest but big liars... not to be trusted.

By the way, The McCain/Palin ticket is the FIRST IN AMERICAN HISTORY in which both candidates were found to have VIOLATED ETHICS STANDARDS before a national election! Nice background...

For REAL CHANGE and a REAL MAVERICK, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

tuff Col. Oh   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

'WHATEVER'

NoMcSame   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Did it cost 150k for them to do that? Didn't take long for her elitist side to come forth. No more Wall Mart for Palin, she is with Cindy now spending your hard earned money to dress with. Send her back to the cold while you still have the chance.

MarylouSC   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I hope they saved the corn they cut..if Palin is elected we will need it in our bunkers.

Rocky   October 22nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Palin this his where you need to stay.

Avg American   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Can someone seriously tell me why they are voting for the republicans? Rule #1 do not mention Barack's name, you may only say why you support the candidate. I've been told abortion, but, there is no way a liberal judge would step down if McCain won, so what's the real reason? Tax Cuts, can't be they failed us miserably these past eight years.

NYC NATIVE   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

WOW.. THAT IS SCARY

PALIN OF THE CORN!!!!

Jim   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

That's a sign from god. He wants you to vote for Palin.

\_Alien crop art critic_2112_/   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

How corny!

nitesh   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

gosh..had i not been here i couldnt hv believed tht americans are soo dumb...

Joel Parkes   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The cult of personality trumps the cult of intelligent choice.

NANCY FROM MONTANA   October 22nd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

CHILDREN OF THE CORN!!!!

Tyree in Virgina   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Thats about right...her name is in the dirt ....now her image too.

Team America   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I don't care who you're voting for that's pretty cool. I'm sure Obama is jealous, and the liberal hippies on these blogs will denounce this image as some act against the deer food supply, or something equally as stupid.

confused miami   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Let me get this straight McCain and Palin keepen using Joe the Plummer on one hand but complaining one the other hand because the media is looking into his claimes what is wrong with this man? I know he is old but shouldn't he rember what he is complaining about on one hand and using on the other hand? and if forget something that basic what will he do in power? anybody already forgot how many times in last couple years he blamed his mistake on his age? Basic things he got wrong like which party in iraq we suporting, like which part of the world spain belongs. If he can remeber the basic thing how will he handle the the impoten details? and Palin doesn't even know the basic job descrition she is aplying for? god help us all

MG, NY   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Celebrity status...hmmm...

Tom Denver   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Yup, 'bout as corny as some of her answers.

hD   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Great. What did that little trip cost?

Northern Light   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Let me guess, it must be aliens from outer space who are tired of doing crop circles and have a sense of humor. What else can they do but laugh at Sarah!!!!

Sarah Palin / Para Sailing

Alex   October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

And just when we thought Palin's head couldn't get any bigger... ;)

Deeply Sad for Society   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Sarah is a lot like the average American...which scares me to death if she were to get into office. The average American means well, but let's face it, lacks the intelligence and/or willingness to learn about the issues.

I don't want 'C' students running this country just like I don't want 'C' doctors doing medical exams and surgeries.

Brian   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Who says she's just a gimmick now?! lol...

Brian (NC)   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Is that a maze that you walk through or just a portrait I wonder?

She is way better looking than Hillary. At least she has that going for her. I mean, if I have to look at someone on the news everyday I would rather it be her than some old skank.

Ken in Dallas   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Wow, CNN, you guys are really playing up the Palin angle every chance you get. Palin's self indulgent in every conceivable way, from blasphemous pronouncements regarding God's will to embezzlement of state funds.

In what way is this particular self-indulgence news?

Gary   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I wonder who will dry up first, the corn stocks or Palin.

JD in Moraga   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Corn – how appropriate.

Sweetie   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

What a Treat!

Sarah is America!

McCain/Palin-08

barbara   October 22nd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

This is news??? Why??

marie   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

If that farmer is supporting Palin, he better be saving all that corn he chopped down, because the economy will nose-dive with McCain-Palin at the controls.

Diana Ewing NJ   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

It is good that the price of fuel has come down so that they could circle this field again...but probably means there is not new outfit for Sarah this week.

Wonder what Barack spends on Joe's clothes for the campaign... or do you think he is using the money donated for the real campaign?

Real Story ...   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Sarah in 2012 ...

Melly   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

SAD IMAGE FROM OHIO.

reggie   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

thay can make one of her in the snow on nov 5th in alaska.

UFO   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Are you sure? I believe its one of those UFO sitings.

Everyone is trying to figure out how can a potetnial VP be so far out of site and protected.

jackson smith ny ny   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Was this to take the focus off the story about her charging her children's travelling expenses to the taxpayers of Alaska? Geez, she goes to NY for a five hour conference, takes Bristol with her, stayed for FIVE nights at a $700/nt. hotel and bills the Alaska taxpayers. This is only one of dozens of such incidents. Oh Sarah, nice work if you can get it. Lordy, those Alaskans are a generous bunch.

ana   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Can you say...."One flew over the cuckoo's nest" ?

mama4obama   October 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

what a waste of land and time

Redlands   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

That's scary, almost what it would look like if she were on a dollar bill. She's a corn candidate alright!

Barbara   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

wow Sarah Palin in a corn patch, Make you wonder why they would stick her in a corn patch. SCary thought.

values   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

THAT IS WHERE SHE BELONGS IN A CORN FIELD. SHE IS A CORNBALL.

Donna from Colorado Springs   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

How typical!!!!!!!!!!!! Palin represented in a corn field. Does anyone else see the incredible irony here? One picture.......or corn maze says it all!

Greg in Mpls   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

All that food wasted...just to make a picture of Sarah. There are hungry people in this country that could have used it.

Barbara   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

A perfect venue for Sarah !. I like the idea of her image in a corn field or
as a tourist attraction at a butterfly farm... I just shiver at the thought of her in the White House !

jason smith   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I am impressed with peoples support of Palin- I believe it is well placed.

KJL   October 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Seems appropriate.

Her ideas are as corny as they come, and there isn't a kernel of truth to most of what she says.

It's True   October 22nd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Further evidence she is simply a gimmick for the GOP. Sad, truly sad.

Hershel   October 22nd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Palin needs to know her place and stop promulgating these crazy ideas ... like quoting the Constitution.

Sean   October 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

She may not know what the role of the VP is, but at least she can fly her family around on Republican donors' dimes and look at her own corn portrait!

the other jd   October 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I may never eat corn again.

The Kanadian   October 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

The only Whitehouse she'll have the pleasure of being seen in.

William Tecumseh Sherman   October 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

General Tecumseh Sherman would be very upset. He would bring the torches back up from the red state of Georgia and burn this terrible image.

Jim   October 22nd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

And the Repugs wanna talk about rockstars...JOKE!

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