Comments on: Palin takes heat for saying VP 'in charge' of the Senate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sarah Palin is NOT smarter than a 3rd grader « Type|Move|Able http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1972489 Sarah Palin is NOT smarter than a 3rd grader « Type|Move|Able Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:54:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1972489 [...] October 22, 2008 at 3:36 pm · Filed under Politics and tagged: are you smarter than a third grader, sarah palin, senate, vice president, vice president role Source: From CNN Political Ticker [...] [...] October 22, 2008 at 3:36 pm · Filed under Politics and tagged: are you smarter than a third grader, sarah palin, senate, vice president, vice president role Source: From CNN Political Ticker [...]

]]> By: KM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971366 KM Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971366 Who cares? Biden says we'll have a crisis to test Obama within 6 months, and we should be patient since they will screw up. Which is more important to be discussing? Who cares? Biden says we'll have a crisis to test Obama within 6 months, and we should be patient since they will screw up.

Which is more important to be discussing?

]]> By: OptimisticTX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971364 OptimisticTX Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971364 Who in their right mind would select this woman as their VP? Who in their right mind would select this woman as their VP?

]]> By: PalinISAnIdiot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971363 PalinISAnIdiot Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971363 Some one need to send this Animal killer bit*ch back to Alaska when she belongs. She is not qualified to be anything but kill wolfs. Some one need to send this Animal killer bit*ch back to Alaska when she belongs. She is not qualified to be anything but kill wolfs.

]]> By: CNN loves Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971359 CNN loves Palin Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971359 Where is the story on Palin's $150,000.00 shopping spree? Where is the story on Palin's $150,000.00 shopping spree?

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971360 Adam Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971360 I realize she was talking to a child and perhaps tried to simplify her answer. However, she could have just said that the VP is there to help the president with running the country. In my opinion that is really one of the basic duties of the VP and would have been easily understood by a 3rd grader. By the way, this is not the first time she has expressed this view of the VP being in charge of the Senate. I just can't fathom what was going thru McCain's head when he picked her... I realize she was talking to a child and perhaps tried to simplify her answer. However, she could have just said that the VP is there to help the president with running the country. In my opinion that is really one of the basic duties of the VP and would have been easily understood by a 3rd grader. By the way, this is not the first time she has expressed this view of the VP being in charge of the Senate.

I just can't fathom what was going thru McCain's head when he picked her...

]]> By: Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971357 Lee Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971357 Schook, Schook, Schook...please, grab a towel and sop up some of that Republican juice...you are lousy with it... This isn't a quibble about the role of the VP or an overly technical article and a less than technical answer. This is about a power mad, under qualified person, taking the cues of the current VP and redefining the position. No matter how you slice it, the VPs job is not to be in charge of the Senate. The VP has several jobs: take over for the President in the case of death or incapacitation; lobby for the President's agenda and serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. That last one, the one that consistently trips up Sarah the Ethics Violation, means that the VP simply casts deciding votes in the case of a tie and swears in new senators. NOTHING MORE. Please...if youcan see past the elephant on the door, you will see that this country needs Obama/Biden in 08 (and 12)... Schook, Schook, Schook...please, grab a towel and sop up some of that Republican juice...you are lousy with it...

This isn't a quibble about the role of the VP or an overly technical article and a less than technical answer.

This is about a power mad, under qualified person, taking the cues of the current VP and redefining the position. No matter how you slice it, the VPs job is not to be in charge of the Senate.

The VP has several jobs: take over for the President in the case of death or incapacitation; lobby for the President's agenda and serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. That last one, the one that consistently trips up Sarah the Ethics Violation, means that the VP simply casts deciding votes in the case of a tie and swears in new senators.

NOTHING MORE.

Please...if youcan see past the elephant on the door, you will see that this country needs Obama/Biden in 08 (and 12)...

]]> By: Sue in MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971358 Sue in MI Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971358 Looks like Tina Fey isn't the only one getting material from Sarah Palin. She is kind of comical in her lack of understanding, and what some people who know her say is her lack of curiosity...meaning that she has her mind set on something, and doesn't explore any other avenues. You have to look at her RNC advisers too, because the first time she blew this answer, they should have clarified it for her and made sure she answered correctly. So either she's getting bad advice, or she can't learn, or she doesn't care and plans to make this office over to her specifications...either way, we have had 8 years of stubborn, illegal, and ineffective leadership, and are ready to try something else. Looks like Tina Fey isn't the only one getting material from Sarah Palin.
She is kind of comical in her lack of understanding, and what some people who know her say is her lack of curiosity...meaning that she has her mind set on something, and doesn't explore any other avenues. You have to look at her RNC advisers too, because the first time she blew this answer, they should have clarified it for her and made sure she answered correctly.
So either she's getting bad advice, or she can't learn, or she doesn't care and plans to make this office over to her specifications...either way, we have had 8 years of stubborn, illegal, and ineffective leadership, and are ready to try something else.

]]> By: Carlos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971356 Carlos Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971356 God every time she opens her mouth is a new disaster. If I were McCain I would be shipping her to Alaska in a minute. The comedians will have material for years thanks to her, after this election. I mean, Palin gives DUMB a new meaning... it is beyond words... God every time she opens her mouth is a new disaster. If I were McCain I would be shipping her to Alaska in a minute. The comedians will have material for years thanks to her, after this election. I mean, Palin gives DUMB a new meaning... it is beyond words...

]]> By: Kellie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971354 Kellie Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971354 I would like to know why your network is not harping on Joe Biden's comments? Quit leaning left and report the news the way it should be done. Unbiased and from both sides. I would like to know why your network is not harping on Joe Biden's comments? Quit leaning left and report the news the way it should be done. Unbiased and from both sides.

]]> By: Just another excuse... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971351 Just another excuse... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971351 Phenominal...first she cant mention the newspapers she reads, then she is unable to name a Supreme Court decision she disagrees with, and now she can't properly explain the role of the VP... And the excuse of her attempting to explain it to a third grader as they would understand it is pathetic (I think a third grader can understand the statement "I'm the tiebreaking vote in the Senate if there is a tie")...If anything I think you'd want to explain it to a third grader correctly so that they dont have a misconception of the position from somebody who has the possibility holding that position. Perhaps if Palin had the common sense and the IQ of a thrid grader she'd know a little better...Just another reason why this woman scares me Phenominal...first she cant mention the newspapers she reads, then she is unable to name a Supreme Court decision she disagrees with, and now she can't properly explain the role of the VP...
And the excuse of her attempting to explain it to a third grader as they would understand it is pathetic (I think a third grader can understand the statement "I'm the tiebreaking vote in the Senate if there is a tie")...If anything I think you'd want to explain it to a third grader correctly so that they dont have a misconception of the position from somebody who has the possibility holding that position. Perhaps if Palin had the common sense and the IQ of a thrid grader she'd know a little better...Just another reason why this woman scares me

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971349 Eric Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971349 What an IDIOT. A fourth grader knows more about the Constitution than she does. What an IDIOT.

A fourth grader knows more about the Constitution than she does.

]]> By: Paula http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971348 Paula Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971348 This woman is a total disgrace.I cringe at the idea of her alone with a world leader.McCain has proven he's not a maverick and I'm questioning his honor by his long list of foolish choices. This woman is a total disgrace.I cringe at the idea of her alone with a world leader.McCain has proven he's not a maverick and I'm questioning his honor by his long list of foolish choices.

]]> By: TwinLogic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971345 TwinLogic Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971345 She admits she doesn't keep up with current events (couldn't answer what she reads or name any Supreme Court Decision she disagreed with), She didn't know what the Bush Doctrin was or meant, she believes some American communities are more American than others (what's the standardized test? - No American left behind program?) - This is not the media spinning anything - these are her own comments. She is simply the toy in the GOP Happy Meal. She claims to support people of special needs - yet the Rep Gov of California (Arnold's) pet program is helping people of special needs and asked her to hire some one of special needs - this was even before this nomination - yet she never hired a special needs person and has not made any plans do do so in the future. She admits she doesn't keep up with current events (couldn't answer what she reads or name any Supreme Court Decision she disagreed with), She didn't know what the Bush Doctrin was or meant, she believes some American communities are more American than others (what's the standardized test? – No American left behind program?) – This is not the media spinning anything – these are her own comments.
She is simply the toy in the GOP Happy Meal.
She claims to support people of special needs – yet the Rep Gov of California (Arnold's) pet program is helping people of special needs and asked her to hire some one of special needs – this was even before this nomination – yet she never hired a special needs person and has not made any plans do do so in the future.

]]> By: Government Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971346 Government Teacher Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971346 Article I Section 3: The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided Article I Section 3: The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided

]]> By: JIMBISCIELLO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971344 JIMBISCIELLO Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971344 MC LAME AND PALIN- DUMB AND DUMBER DON' T WORRY SARAH- YOU HAVE A GREAT CAREER STILL AHEAD OF YOU- I HEAR THAT ONE OF THE NETWORKS WILL BRING BACK "HEE HAW". SERIOUSLY THOUGH "MY FRIENDS"- THIS WOMAN HAS INSULTED THE INTELLIGENCE OF HARD WORKING SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE. NO MORE REPUBLICAN LIES, NO MORE KARL ROVE POLITICS OF FEAR AND DIVISION. NO MORE BUSH /CHENEY ADMINISTRATIONS THE TIME IS HERE AND NOW- GET OUT AND VOTE. MC LAME AND PALIN- DUMB AND DUMBER
DON' T WORRY SARAH- YOU HAVE A GREAT CAREER STILL AHEAD OF YOU- I HEAR THAT ONE OF THE NETWORKS WILL BRING BACK "HEE HAW".
SERIOUSLY THOUGH "MY FRIENDS"- THIS WOMAN HAS INSULTED THE INTELLIGENCE OF HARD WORKING SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE.
NO MORE REPUBLICAN LIES, NO MORE KARL ROVE POLITICS OF FEAR AND DIVISION. NO MORE BUSH /CHENEY ADMINISTRATIONS
THE TIME IS HERE AND NOW- GET OUT AND VOTE.

]]> By: Jennifer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971341 Jennifer Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971341 Wait, so if I'm understanding this right... Palin tells a third grader that the VP is kind of the in charge of the Senate and she dumped on and Biden basically says the same thing without a word. Weird. Wait, so if I'm understanding this right... Palin tells a third grader that the VP is kind of the in charge of the Senate and she dumped on and Biden basically says the same thing without a word. Weird.

]]> By: go away mongers- Ventura,CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971340 go away mongers- Ventura,CA Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971340 After all these tries you'd think she would have learned by now what the Vice President does. The more she talks, the better it is for Obama-Biden! This is just another proof that McCain's judgment is seriously WRONG! After all these tries you'd think she would have learned by now what the Vice President does. The more she talks, the better it is for Obama-Biden! This is just another proof that McCain's judgment is seriously WRONG!

]]> By: April Banks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971337 April Banks Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971337 My God help us all! My God help us all!

]]> By: Scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971335 Scott Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971335 Another "gotcha" moment. Those tricky 3rd graders. Another "gotcha" moment. Those tricky 3rd graders.

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971333 Nick Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971333 There goes Palin again exposing her ignorance. Why does the GOP not coach or at least ask her to keep quiet if she does n't know the answer. There goes Palin again exposing her ignorance. Why does the GOP not coach or at least ask her to keep quiet if she does n't know the answer.

]]> By: MD, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971334 MD, TX Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971334 She is saying the exact same thing as Biden only using different words. CNN should try and be more neutral in this contest. She is saying the exact same thing as Biden only using different words. CNN should try and be more neutral in this contest.

]]> By: A Mom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971332 A Mom Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971332 Those darn third graders....always posing those "gotcha" questions. Those darn third graders....always posing those "gotcha" questions.

]]> By: Cathy from Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971331 Cathy from Colorado Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971331 Another "gotcha question" from a 3rd grader, no less!!!!! Please post CNN. Another "gotcha question" from a 3rd grader, no less!!!!!

Please post CNN.

]]> By: EBJ in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971330 EBJ in Texas Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971330 People just need to STOP picking on poor Sarah. She is over her head in this position and she can't really help all the wrong things that the media covers that she says. She's only good at being an attack dog for McCain and she should stick at that. LEave poosr Sarah alone, JUST LEAVE HER ALONE! sniff sniff People just need to STOP picking on poor Sarah. She is over her head in this position and she can't really help all the wrong things that the media covers that she says. She's only good at being an attack dog for McCain and she should stick at that. LEave poosr Sarah alone, JUST LEAVE HER ALONE! sniff sniff

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971327 Greg Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971327 This woman is hopeless. McCain killed his campaign by selecting her. This woman is hopeless.

McCain killed his campaign by selecting her.

]]> By: Michael M, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971325 Michael M, Phoenix AZ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971325 Sarah still doesn't know what the VP's role is. Cheney just abused his "power and influence" in whatever he has done to screw up things. Sarah still doesn't know what the VP's role is. Cheney just abused his "power and influence" in whatever he has done to screw up things.

]]> By: Steve in WY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971318 Steve in WY Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971318 If this was the only time she explained the VP role is this manner, I would chalk it up to the 3rd grade audience. But she has said the same thing on numerous occasions. Including her response at the debates that she wants to expand the power of vice presidency into the legislature. If this was the only time she explained the VP role is this manner, I would chalk it up to the 3rd grade audience. But she has said the same thing on numerous occasions. Including her response at the debates that she wants to expand the power of vice presidency into the legislature.

]]> By: Phil in KC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971312 Phil in KC Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971312 I don't think Palin was trying to dumb it down for a 3rd Grader. I think she truly thought she was in charge of the Senate and could "get in there and mix it up". It shows how dangerous this woman is. Her ignorance of the role of VP is far different than Joe Biden indicating that he would lobby Congress on behalf of the President. I don't think Palin was trying to dumb it down for a 3rd Grader. I think she truly thought she was in charge of the Senate and could "get in there and mix it up". It shows how dangerous this woman is.
Her ignorance of the role of VP is far different than Joe Biden indicating that he would lobby Congress on behalf of the President.

]]> By: Cathy from Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971311 Cathy from Colorado Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971311 Another "gotcha question" from a 3rd grader, no less!!!!! Another "gotcha question" from a 3rd grader, no less!!!!!

]]> By: Jeanine G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971307 Jeanine G Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971307 If Palin was explaining it in a way a 3rd grader would understand then why didn't she explain the CORRECT answer in simple terms? Now the child has been led to believe that the Veep is in charge of the Senate which just isn't true. A family wardrobe budget from the GOP, travel expenses for her kids paid for by Alaskan citizens....I suppose she BELIEVES she would have more power then she actually would seeing as she isn't a person who can handle the word "no". If Palin was explaining it in a way a 3rd grader would understand then why didn't she explain the CORRECT answer in simple terms? Now the child has been led to believe that the Veep is in charge of the Senate which just isn't true.

A family wardrobe budget from the GOP, travel expenses for her kids paid for by Alaskan citizens....I suppose she BELIEVES she would have more power then she actually would seeing as she isn't a person who can handle the word "no".

]]> By: Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971306 Sharon Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971306 It really amazes me that McCain would have KNOWINGLY selected this woman for his VP. (????) What WAS he thinking? The choice of Palin only reinforces to the majority of Americans that he does NOT make sound and wise decisions, that he has NOT picked a running mate with the best interest of the USA in mind, and that any future decisions he may (heaven forbid) make will most certainly be as reckless as this one. He would most likely be much closer in this race - had he chosen a bright, intellectual VP - woman or not - who can actually formulate an insightful, intelligent sentence and without adding to the inflammatory, divisive, chanting she seems to thrive on. GOOOOOO OBAMA!!!!! (from NC!!) It really amazes me that McCain would have KNOWINGLY selected this woman for his VP. (????) What WAS he thinking? The choice of Palin only reinforces to the majority of Americans that he does NOT make sound and wise decisions, that he has NOT picked a running mate with the best interest of the USA in mind, and that any future decisions he may (heaven forbid) make will most certainly be as reckless as this one. He would most likely be much closer in this race – had he chosen a bright, intellectual VP – woman or not – who can actually formulate an insightful, intelligent sentence and without adding to the inflammatory, divisive, chanting she seems to thrive on. GOOOOOO OBAMA!!!!! (from NC!!)

]]> By: scott Peters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971301 scott Peters Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971301 This is not funny...This is a very scary issue that this young lady is a heart beat away from being the President of the United States and still don't know the full role in which she has been appointed to. The saddest part is how the world is viewing us as a nation. What a joke! This is not funny...This is a very scary issue that this young lady is a heart beat away from being the President of the United States and still don't know the full role in which she has been appointed to. The saddest part is how the world is viewing us as a nation. What a joke!

]]> By: Josh C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971297 Josh C. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971297 I fogot to say though too I really don't care about what she said mainly because i've heard Obama, McCain, and Joe Biden ALL SAY DUMB THINGS. I'm sorry democrats but you know it's not a big deal, you don't want me to bring up bad Obama quotes do you? I fogot to say though too I really don't care about what she said mainly because i've heard Obama, McCain, and Joe Biden ALL SAY DUMB THINGS. I'm sorry democrats but you know it's not a big deal, you don't want me to bring up bad Obama quotes do you?

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971292 Joe Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971292 Palin pretty much used the same description with Katie Couric, and she's not in third grade is she? Personally, I'm very glad to see the GOP shot themselves in the foot with her selection to run for VP. Another example of just how much they don't get what this country is really about. Palin pretty much used the same description with Katie Couric, and she's not in third grade is she? Personally, I'm very glad to see the GOP shot themselves in the foot with her selection to run for VP. Another example of just how much they don't get what this country is really about.

]]> By: Sandi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971294 Sandi Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971294 Why doesn't she just go home? How many times does she have to get beat down before leaving. I am a Republican who will be voting for Barack Obama - my decision was predicated on John McCains inability to stand strong, his Vice President selection, and her inability to answer a question without fumbling. I realize he is the top ticket, BUT, Sarah Palin will have responsibilities and she may be able to govern Alaska, but my gut tells me she is not able to take on the entire United States should the unthinkable happen, and that is the job of Vice President - not to take charge of the Senate!! Why doesn't she just go home? How many times does she have to get beat down before leaving. I am a Republican who will be voting for Barack Obama – my decision was predicated on John McCains inability to stand strong, his Vice President selection, and her inability to answer a question without fumbling. I realize he is the top ticket, BUT, Sarah Palin will have responsibilities and she may be able to govern Alaska, but my gut tells me she is not able to take on the entire United States should the unthinkable happen, and that is the job of Vice President – not to take charge of the Senate!!

]]> By: Kay Alfa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971291 Kay Alfa Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971291 I think her name is Sarah Putin and not Sarah Palin. She is actually from Russia maybe thats why the vice president is in charge of the US senate. I think her name is Sarah Putin and not Sarah Palin. She is actually from Russia maybe thats why the vice president is in charge of the US senate.

]]> By: JimG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971293 JimG Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971293 And now Dobson is praying for divine intervention on her behalf?! Palin is sure that God will do the right thing on Nov 4.?! I didn't know that God was a Republican. Oh, that's right, I forgot that the GOP has cornered the market on faith and no one outside the party is a good Christian. I'm praying for divine intervention. But the intervention I want is that we replace the high-functioning moron in the White House with someone as intelligent as Obama! And now Dobson is praying for divine intervention on her behalf?! Palin is sure that God will do the right thing on Nov 4.?! I didn't know that God was a Republican. Oh, that's right, I forgot that the GOP has cornered the market on faith and no one outside the party is a good Christian. I'm praying for divine intervention. But the intervention I want is that we replace the high-functioning moron in the White House with someone as intelligent as Obama!

]]> By: Betty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971286 Betty Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971286 Please God...have mercy on us...No Palin. Please God...have mercy on us...No Palin.

]]> By: Judith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971287 Judith Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971287 Is she smarter than a third grader? Maybe so, but you'd never know it in the lame answers she's given so far in the campaign. Every time she opens her mouth, I'm reminded of a beauty pageant interview. How sad that McCain chose to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. I really have to wonder what he was thinking. Obama and Biden are going to win in a landslide. Is she smarter than a third grader? Maybe so, but you'd never know it in the lame answers she's given so far in the campaign. Every time she opens her mouth, I'm reminded of a beauty pageant interview. How sad that McCain chose to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. I really have to wonder what he was thinking. Obama and Biden are going to win in a landslide.

]]> By: David, Silver Spring, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971272 David, Silver Spring, MD Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971272 Palin was answering the question in a way a third grader could understand. It just so happens that that's also Palin's level of comprehension. Palin was answering the question in a way a third grader could understand. It just so happens that that's also Palin's level of comprehension.

]]> By: RUN4UR$ from PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971273 RUN4UR$ from PA Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971273 Sarah, I voted for OBAMA/BIDEN '08. Just thought I let you know. Sarah, I voted for OBAMA/BIDEN '08. Just thought I let you know.

]]> By: Todd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971259 Todd Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971259 Third graders understand what a tiebreaker is, but they probably don't understand what the word "policy" means. Third graders understand what a tiebreaker is, but they probably don't understand what the word "policy" means.

]]> By: frustrated http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971255 frustrated Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:20:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971255 Did anyone else notice she said the same thing in the VP debate? She certainly wasn't speaking to third graders then. Maybe it's an indication that she only has a third grader's understanding of the VP position. Did anyone else notice she said the same thing in the VP debate? She certainly wasn't speaking to third graders then. Maybe it's an indication that she only has a third grader's understanding of the VP position.

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971250 New Yorker Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971250 Palin is the one who correctly answered the question about the job description of V.P. The vice-president IS the president over the senate. but can only vote if there is a tie. Now go look up what it means to be "president" over the senate. Too many fools believing the liberal media's interpretation. Palin is the one who correctly answered the question about the job description of V.P. The vice-president IS the president over the senate. but can only vote if there is a tie. Now go look up what it means to be "president" over the senate. Too many fools believing the liberal media's interpretation.

]]> By: SUEJ IN CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971248 SUEJ IN CT Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971248 This is beyond funny. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 This is beyond funny.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

]]> By: dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971245 dave Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971245 people keep saying the GOP is being too viscious with their attacks... but from what i can tell on these boards it appears the obama supporters are far more negative and prone to attack. But then again... if all they did was talk about issues it would be even scarier. You guys truly believe only the wealthy will lose the tax breaks? Has anyone ever actually seen what a federal budget looks like or have even the sligthest idea how it works? I'm not saying McCain is a solid alternative... they both should be ridiculed and laughed at. Poor Ron Paul people keep saying the GOP is being too viscious with their attacks... but from what i can tell on these boards it appears the obama supporters are far more negative and prone to attack. But then again... if all they did was talk about issues it would be even scarier. You guys truly believe only the wealthy will lose the tax breaks? Has anyone ever actually seen what a federal budget looks like or have even the sligthest idea how it works? I'm not saying McCain is a solid alternative... they both should be ridiculed and laughed at.

Poor Ron Paul

]]> By: Darrel from Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971244 Darrel from Denver Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971244 No, Biden didn't 'pull the same stunt' or 'say the same thing'. He said that, as one who knows the members and the body, and, as a respected member of Congress, he could work on Obama's behalf to get legislation through the Congress. He did not state he had powers beyond the Constitution, which is what Palin has said 4 times now. No, Biden didn't 'pull the same stunt' or 'say the same thing'. He said that, as one who knows the members and the body, and, as a respected member of Congress, he could work on Obama's behalf to get legislation through the Congress.

He did not state he had powers beyond the Constitution, which is what Palin has said 4 times now.

]]> By: 40 Below http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971234 40 Below Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971234 So she says it so a 3rd-grader can understand - are the 3rd graders the ones who are voting? She must think the average American is a moron to not understand anything beyond the 3rd-grade level. Please also read up on how Palin makes the state of Alaska pay tens of thousands of dollars for her three daughters' unnecessary travel, stating they are on "official business." If her reasoning is she wants to spend more time with her kids, perhaps she should consider a profession that will let her stay closer to home. Please educate yourself before you vote for Palin/ McCain. With McCain's age & health, Palin might find herself the next president. IMO, it's not the kind of "change" we want. So she says it so a 3rd-grader can understand – are the 3rd graders the ones who are voting? She must think the average American is a moron to not understand anything beyond the 3rd-grade level.

Please also read up on how Palin makes the state of Alaska pay tens of thousands of dollars for her three daughters' unnecessary travel, stating they are on "official business." If her reasoning is she wants to spend more time with her kids, perhaps she should consider a profession that will let her stay closer to home.

Please educate yourself before you vote for Palin/ McCain. With McCain's age & health, Palin might find herself the next president. IMO, it's not the kind of "change" we want.

]]> By: No Palin!!!!! No http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-takes-heat-for-saying-vp-in-charge-of-the-senate/#comment-1971231 No Palin!!!!! No Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25940#comment-1971231 The 3rd grade media is against Palin. Stop those 3rd graders from attacking her. Wow, she's hilarious. The 3rd grade media is against Palin. Stop those 3rd graders from attacking her. Wow, she's hilarious.

]]>