October 24, 2008
Posted: October 24th, 2008 04:05 PM ET

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Palin campaigned in Missouri on Friday.
Palin campaigned in Missouri on Friday.

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (CNN) - Perched on a stage in a chilly parking lot outside a Bass Pro Shops store in Springfield, Missouri, Sarah Palin promised a crowd of bundled up supporters Friday that the presidential race is tightening in these final days.

“It is going be a close race,” she said. “Man, it's coming down to the wire and thankfully, we're seeing some closing there in the poll numbers. We know its going to be close, but Missouri, with your support, with your vote, we're going to take the maverick of the Senate and put him in the White House."

Palin said Missouri - and the giant sporting goods store that made up the backdrop to the event - reminded her of Alaska.

“They're both states, just filled with good, hard-working, all-American people, loving the great outdoors,” she said.

At the rally, Palin reprised some of the new lines she unveiled this morning at a policy rollout focused on helping children with special needs, but returned primarily to the meat of her stump speech, telling the crowd that Barack Obama’s tax plan will stifle small business growth.

“And no one knows that better than Johnny Morris, who founded Bass Pro Shop,” she said. “Johnny founded one of the America’s great companies with nothing more than a dream and eight feet of space in his dad's store. And like a lot of other businesses, it grew into a big one. It got to hire more people and create more jobs all across this country.

“And that’s the kind of job growth and the job creation that our opponents’ massive tax increase would kill,” she said. “And we're not going let that happen.”

Palin was introduced at the speech by singer Naomi Judd, who blasted the “unrepentant liberal biased media, the pseudo intellectuals, the Hollywood elite and the bloggers and the haters” who, she said, have unfairly maligned the vice presidential candidate throughout the campaign.

But according to Judd, Palin isn’t the only political figure under attack: the singer added that she was ashamed of some of the “sexist barbs” being tossed at Palin, Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama and “even Hillary.”

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florence Giannini   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I think of Sarah Palin as the Manchurian Candidate or some character from a Stephen King novel being prepared to infilitrate the government and wreck havoc with her super right wing ideology. Seriously, why doesn't the media hammer her about her ties to the Alaska Independent Party – afterall she does sleep with one of their members. She scares the heck out of me and my friends. I think she scares the hell out of John McCain too. Big mistake on his part and he knows it.

Preston   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"...thankfully, we're seeing some closing there in the poll numbers."

Doggone it, Sarah. Would you kindly define "we". You betcha.

heidi   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I am so amaze that I could dislike a individual so quickly yet such a short time.

The NBC interview with Brian Williams is another joke. McCain & Palin pretended to be teammates as if they were husband and wife and finishing one anothers thoughts.

So rehearse. So fake. So yesterday.

What is todays date...never mind its not Nov 4th yet. But god please see the USA through this mess.

CM in AR   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sarah, honey do you have dyslexia? Check again girlfriend.

greg   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Ladies and gentlemen im from Copenhagen Denmark, its all over no matter how you look at it Obama is the clear winner in all areas. Even in the absolute worst case scenario and mcain wins the popular vote ( in the extreme that is snows in july ) Obama will win the electoral votes. So its more or less over for the GOP

j   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

She's just parroting what other people have been saying or what she hopes will happen. I hope she's wrong. I'd like to see Obama widen his lead. I'd like there to be no question but that he's America's choice for president.

theogracias   October 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Where does she see this???In Russia?????

Free clothes.. thanks but no...HELL YA!!!!

Kristina, Seattle   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I think she probably also sees the baby Jesus in her cereal bowl. The woman is a nut-job.

Stop with the hate rallies John McCain   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

she also sees Russia from her house
yup yup you betcha

TjayeInLA   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I think she may be confusing it with Russia. She can see RUSSIA....the polls are not tightening.

Poor Chile...she's overworked.

Eight Is Truly Enough   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Where is her off switch? Listening to her nasal twang of venom and vile with that "eat your young" grin is sadistic on so many levels.

E POP   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

IT'S OVER.

Chris in CA   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Wave bye bye, Sarah.

Fired UP and Ready to Vote!   October 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

What polls is she looking at? It must be some polls in Russia she can see from her house.

Independent Voter   October 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

only in the land of the moose and the idiot!!

Chad   October 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

WOW , Polls tightening huh? Which poll has she been looking at the North Pole from Alaska.

AEK   October 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Interesting how she has also now become the advocate for special needs children. Was this before or after she cut funds for the Alaska Special Olympics?

MB   October 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I suppose I must be an ignoramuse,as I care about what Sarah Palin has to say. I think she will make an excellant VP,and would love to see her running for president in 2012.

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Ya know, I can see the future too...Palin, I can see your future...you're back at home with gun headed to helicopter and I see poor woodland creatures running scared...
NO! no Sara! NOT BULLWINKLE!!!!

MARILYN, MCALLEN TEXAS   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

WHAT WORLD IS SHE LIVING IN, THERE SHE GOES STICKING THOSE
NEIMAN MARCUS SHOES IN HER MOUTH.

Struggling American   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Hey Just like she can see Russia!

Not sleeping at the switch   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

ok we hear you LOUD AND CLEAR Baghdad bob!

mike   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

"loving the great outdoors" and then killing animals from a helicoter.

CitizenAJ   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Palin said Missouri — and the giant sporting goods store that made up the backdrop to the event — reminded her of Alaska.

“They're both states, just filled with good, hard-working, all-American people, loving the great outdoors,” she said.

There she goes again with a subtle hint that other parts of America are not filled with good, honest, hard working Americans. This woman is SOOOO polarizing. She is a bad choice for VP, bad choice for any elected position. Who does she think she represents or COULD represent, just conservatives? People EXACTLY like her? Her politics are divisive and scary. What kind of VP will she be? Will she represent all of America or what she perceives as the "pro-America" parts of the country. Please vote for what is best for the nation people. John McCain and Sarah Palin ARE NOT!

Kevin   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I am sure that Johnny Morris would not even feel the tax increase. I would think, just like Senator Obama, that he would want to see the majority of American's get a much deserved break! His "eight feet of space" was built up over 20 years ago!

Dh   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

She sees the polls tightening? Clearly, she ain't no rocket scientist...

Obama 08' - White, Catholic, 47 yr old supporter   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

She can also see Russia from her back yard. Palin is a Failin, and what polls is she looking at?

heidi   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Excuse, Mrs. Palin

What polls are you watching?

Hollywood Elitist   October 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Let's see.....she abused her power as Governor of Alaska, spent state funds schlepping around the country with her kids and falsified the records, fired a state official who wouldn't knuckle under to her hubby, and wears clothes purchased at Saks worth more than most Americans make in a year....and Ms. Judd thinks people are unfair to the Gov? Oy Gevalt!

That Other Jerry   October 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

It may come as a surprise to those whose idea of political discourse is to post things like "shut up!" on a forum, but a large number of people actually THINK about issues and candidates in the last weeks before an election. And as these intelligent voters start to make up their minds, it's not surprising that polls are tightening up. Look for election night to be a long one, much to the consternation of the "let's make fun of Sarah" crowd.

Georgia Gal   October 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Sorry Sarah, but you'll need more than Missouri. In order for them to win (based on on CNN has it divied up right now, they'd have to everything that is still a tossup and steal atleast one that is currently in Obama's column). I know its not a done deal yet, but I have a hard time seeing that happen.

Billy   October 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

11 more days and she can go back to where she came from.

brian   October 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

By close, I think she means election day is getting really closer and some day it will be very close!

JaneB3   October 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

LOL! Palin sees polls tightening, just like she sees Russia from her front door!

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Noami Judd, IT'S NOT THEM, PALIN DID THIS TO HERSELF ALL BY HERSELF................ENOUGH as you put it...blasted the “unrepentant liberal biased media, the pseudo intellectuals, the Hollywood elite and the bloggers and the haters” who, she said, have unfairly maligned the vice presidential candidate throughout the campaign.

McCain say that the Republican National Committee doesn't buy his clothes. Cindy McCain PINKED slipped H-U-N-D-R-E-D-S of EMPLOYEE’S with YEARS of SERVICE to SAVE her millionaire to pocket!!!!!!!!!!!

Again; ENOUGH blaming everyone ELSE for McCain and Palin VERY negative and unjustly campaigning!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I guess she read a paper?

K Sarah sarah   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Sarah P. shhhhhh! (as she looks intently at the gathering crowd, then whispers slowly)

I see poll numbers

Hillary sent me   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

At least Judd had some decency to point out attacks on Michelle and Hillary.

md voter   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

blah blah blah... it's all the "liberal" media fault and how about the "activist" judges running around... when will all the neocons and traditional realize that "leave it to beaver" was just a television show and not a complete representation of the 50s... mainstream american doesn't want a neocon agenda shoved down it's throat, we are a bit more enlightened these days...

RD   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

JUST LIKE SHE CAN SEE RUSSA FROM HER BACK YARD

Shay   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Palin is going to wear a swimsuit to the rally to get a lot of votes. John can't seem to do anything without her by his side so let's see what they do. The math for her is like shooting a Moose.

CM   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Please tell me she runs again in 2012. We need some laughter in our politics. If she runs then we know the GOP is bankrupt of ideas.

As much as I cannot stand what the Republican party has become they do need to lose badly and take this as an opportunity to revamp and bring in fresh ideas. For lack of a better phrase they may need to find their own 'Obama' and change direction.

The government needs a strong a viable opposition and the current GOP isn't ready for that.

angelina   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Give me some of what she drinking LOL !!! Please

joe the plumber   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

No to Obama the "Wealth Spreader" , No to Socialism, NOBAMA

jaye   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This woman is a disgusting figure... and thats all I have to say about that.

Joe from Mahwah, NJ   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Palin also sees russia from her house.

Tammy - KCMO   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Not everyone in MO is stupid enough to vote for McCain/Palin. I've had 2 robocalls including the one from Guliani and so much hate mail from the Republicans that I plan to vote straight Democratic now – something I've never done before.

Gerry in Va. for Obama.   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Oh REALLY? Well she must be going to a different fortune teller then I am..... She is dreaming of course.... As the voters see more and more of what is really in store for them if, they vote HER ticket, more voters will move to OBAMA/BIDEN. WE ARE ALL VOTING FOR A LAND SLIDE OBAMA/ BIDEN 08

VOTE OBAMA VOTE BIDEN VOTE OBAMA VOTE BIDEN VOTE OBAMA

Manny   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

What fantasy poll are you looking at????? Wake up!!!!

NavyMom   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Shouldn't that be ignoramooses? LOL

Louis in Los Angeles   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Sarah's 14 out of 15 minutes are about up.

What is she going to say next?

America the Stupid   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

150,000 dollars for clothes! People are losing their jobs and she spends that much!!!!

OUT OF TOUCH OUT OF TIME OUT OF LUCK

Sorry crazy witch, time to go back to kooky land.

sandee in Portland   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

At this point, it seems that Sarah is only working to get republican congress and senate elected. I'm sure she's not so illerate that she can't read the polls.

Get out and vote, people. Put Obama in the White House.

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

HEY OBAMA SUPPORTERS,

WHY DO YOU MAKE FUN OF SARAH AND VOTE FOR OBAMA WHEN SARAH HAS MORE EXPERIENCE THAN OBAMA.
IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!!!

IS BECAUSE OF HIS SPEECHES OR WHAT??????

I CAN'T FIND AN OBAMA SUPPORTER TO GIVE ME SOME FACTS.

ALL I GET IS A BUNCH OF BUSH COMMENTS AND OTHER JUNK.

WAKE UP!!!!!

FrankinPhilly   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

It's the same mentality following the report of the investigation that indicated she acted unethically in abusing her power to have her brother-in-law fired: lie about it until even you believe your own lies.

Sure, Sarah. It's a tight race; the independent report cleared you of any ethical wrongdoing; and you ARE smarter than a fifth grader.

nyindependent   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I think it's pretty clear now that the vast majority of the people are not buying the McCain/Palin logic of "Obama will tax small businesses." Look at the polls. It's just true...the way they're painting it.
Thank goodness this election is almost over!!!!!!!!!

Independent for "That One"

CNN - Getting A Little Better   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Why is the media trying to make her a star or a star politician?

She fires up the base – we get it, but she is no where near a Hilliary Clinton, Debbie Schultz (FL-Rep), Senator Boxer (CA-Senator), Secretary Rice (Sec. of State), or even Laura Bush.

She is a far-right mouthpiece for all things hate - If it's a women that the media wants to build up, pick one of the above or just watch Senator Clinton on the stump – she is amazing. But why put all your eggs in Sarah Palin's basket?! I don't understand.

tc   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

was this before or after that loon made up the fake attack. You should call her back and ask her why she is trying to sink your campaign.

p1tey1   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

There she goes getting all "mavericky" on us again. PLEASE send her back to Alaska! America is moving away from her kind of politics....THANK GOD!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Rachelraye49 - MD   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

It's okay for Sarah to keep her head up and to think positive. Why not? She wants to win also. But, I'm sorry I will be voting for Obama/Biden.

why is that.....   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Repubs. say the opposite of what is actually happening or happened
Repubs. see the opposite of what is actually caught on tape or audio

the polls show Obama pulling away yet they see it getting closer and tighter, which leaves me to believe that if they say it is going to be a close race, that could only mean the opposite it is going to be a blowout

hmmmmmm

What happens in Vegas.. is BLUE!!!   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

She must be looking at the "Official Rush Limbaugh poll."

roger   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

The election is so close ....GOP got two most important votes (Bush and Chainey) and that itself is a big win for Mccain.

Alex   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

yah if you a growing 10+ lead for obama

sjay   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Fortunately she won't be able to see the White House from her porch.

Lina   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

20.000 bundled supporters! Is that what you call a crowd? lol cnn!

Rick CT   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

What is she supposed to say? Somehow, I remember Hillary doingthe same thing all the way up to (and even past the last primary). I'll bet every one criticizing her for saying ths would also jump over your favorite sports star if they predicted defeat for their team. Get a life.

ATTENTION!!!   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Palin sees polls tightening in closing days........Witch Craft ...Wink!! Wink!!

Veteran for Obama   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Bush and Cheney just voted for their fellow Republicans.
This is another reminder of the albatross the McCaine/Pailin ticket wears.
The theme song to a James Garner western series states..."Maverick didn't come here to lose." It doesn't apply to the McCaine/Pailin ticket.
They are part of a losing ticket that can't escape a record of loss for eight years running. No one wants a re-play of that!

Joe the Troll   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

If women can't get over the idea that any criticism of their positions or careers is sexist when the same happens to men in politics, then I have to question their value to the process entirely.

Elizabeth in Texas   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

NOPE!

Hucklecat   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This is the same woman who said the report had "cleared her of any ethical wrongdoing." She lives in her blindly ambitious, make-believe fantasy world where she is VP material and the polls are in her favor.

MEP   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Yes. We all know how much she knows about these things. Did she take time out from her Troopergate deposition to make these remarks?Jack of all trades, master of none.

Gracie   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

PUH-LEEEEZE.... "Failing Palin and her continued LIES and SPIN"..... it's no wonder she can't see past her own nose.

The only think Caribou Barbie can see is her back porch coming into view when she's sent home packing without the $150,000 wardrobe consolation prize!!!

Joanna   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Wishful thinking Sarah, but having earned your journalism major from 5 different colleges, I can see where math might be a difficult concept for you.

Ron   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This is going to be closer than people think.

cindy   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Sarah no way, no how!-

kayway   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

the polls I saw today gave Obama 97% of black vote, add that to 50% of the white vote, hmmmmm...that speaks for itself. Not close by a LONG shot.

Perla   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I will be so happy when this woman is out of the national media. She should go home and do something she is good at–other than hunting, that is.

Maybe she could work at being more consistently pro-life and stop her bloodsport and quit glorifying war.

Judy, FL   October 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Mavericks in the White House HeHe.

Mary WA   October 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I'm wondering-did Palins 6 yr old daughter know she has to give back that Louis Vuitton purse? I think it is mean to give such an expensive designer item to a child and take it away. Why does her child need this item for the campaign in the first place? This is no hocky-Joe six pack mom. I feel bad for her kids, especially that baby -dragged all over the place-all hours of the night. Family values? It's the hypocracy that is disturbing-hypocracy is the worst type of deceit.

YOU CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH   October 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Who cares what Palin sees just as long as we never see her again!

larry in Chillicothe OH   October 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Are you kidding. She must be like Mike Huckabilly and not be able to do math.

Danielle   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Go home Sarah, you're a bloody fool. Thank goodness I only have to listen to you for 11 more days. Have a safe trip back to Alaska.

PS. McCain thank you for waiting until September to bring her on stage. I don't think I could have handled listening to her for a year or two. Advil sells have gone through the roof since she starting speaking gibberish to the American people.

Peace, love and Obama in 08' & 12'

rin   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

which poll is she looking at...... the polls on her clothing tab???

Jay T.   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Yes, I'd agree that that is exactly what usually happens. But, with her on the ticket, that will not happen. Who in their right mind would think this woman could "get 'r done" or has "got 'r did" as Governor? Just get honest with yourself. She is the worst VP runningmate in U.S. history and, the worst candidate running for federal office this year. And, yes, I am including Rep. Mahoney and Rep. Bachman.

Tired   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This campaign is all about Sarah. Never about McCain or putting the country first. I feel sorry for Mccain when she cut McCain off and took over the interviews. Oh well...this is what you get when you "married" someone you met for about two hours.

Christine   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

No' soccer Mom from Manhattan', I want to hear Sarah Palin.

james   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I'm sorry but she is NOT READY. Wake up America!!

Nate in Mpls   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Oh, Joe. Can I call you Joe? You beat me to it. Which polls indeed. After one of the worst days of polling in the McCain campaign.

A. Swaggerty   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Naomi Judd... what a political and intellectual savant

Joseph in PA   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

As a Math teacher, I would like to see her SAT Math scores. Does she KNOW how to read and draw conclusions from data and graphs?

Siva   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I am so sick of the word Maverick now. Anytime I read that word now, I can see her face in my mind. scary!

James Dumas   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I am extremely surprised that a Republican supporter actually identified with Michelle Obama being attacked and criticized. I guess some of them are human after all.

republicans hate america   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Thank you Sarah for putting Obama in the Whitehouse. we love you.

von from lakeland, fl   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Palin sees polls tightening just like she sees Russia from her house. ;-)

Independent for Obama   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wow!! In her own world.

As she continued her speech, "I'll be at Saks Fifth Avenue if I need to be reached and thank you for my new wardrobe."

cindy   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

You're dreaming sarah... There's absolutely no way that your campaign can catch uop at this late date and saying it ani't gonna make it so!

No way, No how!!!

david   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Sarah:

Change is coming.

To your wardrobe.

Stef   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

It's another tactic of McCain/Palin trying to get out the vote. Sarah, please go back to Alaska.

Joe   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

idiot.

TexicoFromMexico   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

She does? Where? Florida? Thats the only state....I guess she does not realize that all Obama has to do is when the states he is supposed to and win just 1 more from: Colorado, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri, Florida, Indiana,Nevada.......McCain has to run the table and take Penn.....

even if Obama won just Nevada it would be a tie at 269-269 and Obama wins the tie break. So McCsame better get out there and get all those states turned red....hes got 11 days and counting.

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

She sees the polls tightening about as clearly as she sees Russia from her house.

sam   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Thank god!!!It is very close in red states...You are correct Palin...

Jeff   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Didn't you read her comments from the other day. She's looking at the god poll.

Rita of Dallas   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

When this is all over, I truly hope we can come together as a nation. We have some very serious problems and only by standing together can we overcome. This country has been divided too long. We need to remember, that before we are Democrats or Pepublican, we are all Americans and as such we are all entitled to our views. Yes, some are different, but that doesn't make us any less American. That is what makes all of us unique. It is time to put our Country first.

joeb   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Take your nitwit, feather-brained "maverick" self back to Alaska

Mike Austin   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

You spout off enough spin, you are eventually going to start believing it.

Nebraskan   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Noooooo....she's saying "maverick" again??

This is one of the better Palin articles to come out, though. She stuck to attacking Obama's policy and not Obama himself.....she's learning.

NFlorida&voted4barack   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

She's in denial..

BatCat05   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

And that's coming from the lady that can see Russia from her front window. Do they drug test VP candidates before or after the nomination?

Greg Smith, Clifton Heights PA   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

All Democrats, John McCain will win this election. This will be the November surprise. Get used to it.

Country first   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

When you go out there to vote you better pay good attention and double check your vote before you summit it. In some state if not all the republicans fix the machine up. If you vote straight democratic they fix the machine so your presidential vote go for McCain instead of Barack. So you might think you vote for Barack and the machine was fix and it goes the other way. So pay good attention to make sure your presidential vote goes to your choosing candidate. These are disgusting tactics that the republicans are using right now in some part of Texas and may be nationwide. We need fair and free election so rigging these machines is nothing but disgusting tactics. Also when you go to the polling place no political T-shirt because they will turn you away.

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

lol, WHAT polls have you closing?

Turnabout is fair play   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

In her Alaskan world, she sees this. In the REAL world, we know the truth, polls don't mean anything, only that vote in the booth matters. Disregard this clueless parokeet of the GOP.

Alan   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

No - wait. Now that she looks closer she realizes it was just Russia she saw.

Illinois   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Get a life, Sarah's listeners. She's so phony.

laurelle47   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

don't worry Sarah....you'll be home in plenty of time for thanksgiving or whatever the hell it is that you kill from helicopters.

Rusty   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

She sees the polls tightening like she saw a report that said she did nothing wrong in trouper-gate. Reality and what she says are often at odds. She has the ability to say a lie as if she believes it. Maybe she does. When she speaks the truth, it seems a happy accident.

T from AZ   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Ummmm LMAO! I've gotta give it to her. She does has a sense of humor, By Golly

Kate   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

GO HOME TO ALASKA.

Rupert   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Is there anywhere in America that doesn't remind Sara Palin of Alaska?

Anne E.   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Dare to dream, Sarah.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Yes and the fool can see Russia also.... Palin is a total fool

bob in fl   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

No, you can't have the VPOTUS

Not yours.

Linda31   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Ah shoot and I liked Noami Judd.

RT   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Don't let the facts get in the way of a good stump speech. Obama's lead went up again today and she's telling everyone the race it tightening. Lie, lie, lie, smear, smear, smear, fear, fear, fear. That's all the GOP has left to offer these days. The saddest part is that there are still people blindly following every word they say and take it all for granted. Sad.

Dawn   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If McCain wins, to anyone in Canada, you think this is the 1960's? I know that McCain says that Obama will raise your taxes? Would you like your taxes raised, because that you have to offset the tax cuts that the Fortune 500 Fat Cat who incidentally do send their jobs oversees. Before you vote read what you would be like under McCain and of course Obama... I will vote for Obama, before I will vote for a Republican.
They love to inflick terror into the American people... First it was pallin around with terrorist. Then it was socialism, now it is the first 6 months it is a national crisis...

Stick it to um....

Obama/Biden08/12

jm for sc   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Palin can also see Russia from next door.

John in Virginia   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

NOT ONE SOLUTION in that article. Not one. Other than attacks on Obama, all she did was say with your help we'll put "the maverick" in the White House. Well what are you going to do for them Sarah? Doesn't seem like "the Maverick" has any answers either. It is obvious that she isn't even talking to the people in the crowd who make $250k and under because their taxes will go down under his plan. But that's exactly what the Republicans do: take care of people who are already doing well. Don't do anything for people who need it.

Mickie in PA   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Well, someone must have told her because she doesn't read - and in fact it has been tightening around her neck for a while. Even McCain's body language doesn't look like he likes her much. I guess you can only do so much with a diamond lil' wardrobe.

Edwina   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Please, someone, anyone, define the term maverick for this woman. In all fairness, I understand she needs many terms defined, but she uses this one with so much regularity that she really, really needs to understand it. Once she does understand it, she will cease to use it.

Paul in Dallas   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

"Maverick" of the Senate? the word "maverick" has been so over-used it means nothing now and only arouses annoyance in mant people. seriously, the word won't be used any more because of how these fools have acted. maybe at one time McCain was a maverick, but those days are long gone. and if you have to go around calling yourself "maverick" you are by definition not one.

Roxanne   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Palin it's just has to suck to be used. The McCain camp used you girlfriend. And if you seriously expect to be a candiate in 2012– get a hold of yourself. YOU do not have the creditials, and I doubt you'll get them in the next four years. Alaska appreciates you and needs you– go back there...you seemed to be doing well.

Ray from CA   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

9 point lead?
it tighnted?
what?
Sarah Palin? I still dont know her stances on issues

Independent-Gurnee, IL   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Close in what universe? Like Alaksa to Russia? Please. Give it a rest already.

Scott NYC Independent   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

yeah just wait until word of the phony attack by an imagined 6'4" black Obama supporter hits the news. slide babe slide – as in land slide

Todd A   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The one and only reason I will not be voting for McCain is his choice of Palin as running mate. I can't vote for her with a clear conscience, and I know a lot of other people feel the same way.

Rich   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Thank God this crap will all be over in 11 days.

"They're both states, just filled with good, hard-working, all-American people, loving the great outdoors"

Other than St. Louis and Kansas City, of course. They're wretched hives of scum and villainy.

Clare   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Does anyone really care what Sarah Palin says?

Yolanda   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Not being over-confident, just being smart! I will not cast my vote for John McCain! I want change and only Barack Obama can bring it! I want my child to be able to live in a country where she can see that the good guys can win! The evil spewing from the mouths of several republicans has been dishonorable and the fact that John and Sarah have not gone against any of it makes me disgusted with them.

CS in PA   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Must be that Alaskan math! But then again, I forgot she can't remember which newspapers she reads! Stop the insanity!

Poetic   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

What world is she living in?

Soccer mom from Manhattan   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Please shut up, Sarah! Only ignoramuses care to hear anything you have to say.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Voters are really paying attention this year, people like Palin can't pull the wool over our eyes this year..... we have had ENOUGH of HATE speeches, and DIVIDE AND DESTROY politics.... it's NOT going to work this year. I am very happy I VOTED for Obama

Kathy S. Cloughn   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I'm hoping for an Obama landslide! Not sure what planet she lives on.

JW   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Is she speaking to the "real" citizens of MIssouri, or the "fake" ones?

Obamanator   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Sorry Palin. Your running mate is NOT a Maverick, he's a SIDEKICK. Hopefully he'll just fade away and take you with him.

Oh yeah, he is a POW and you can see Russia from your porch! That changes everything!

OBAMA 08

carmen   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

The race is tighten and it will be close? That says a lot about Sarahs grasp of reality and judgement! Start handing the wardrobe over the charity, Moose Huntin' Granma.

Mary   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

When is the whole truth going to come out about that lying piece of dirt Palin. Why hasn't she been charged with abuse of power? Is everyone that afraid of her. She should be in jail, then she won't have to worry about clothes.

Why won't she release her medical records? Is it because she had female surgery several years back. Really she needs to be in jail. She is a liar and not trustworty. Most women I know cannot send the sight of her.

Lani in Los Angeles   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Is it really a tight race or are they creating the illusion for rhetoric and to keep the headlines interesting?

Dennis   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I guess Sarah Palin wasn't given the latest poll numbers by her staff.

Naomi Judd should also be angry at the Republicans and McCain's advisors for sexist treatment. Governor Palin's ability to be President, should it come to that, is not questioned because she is a woman, but because of the bizarre answers she gives to questions time and again on topics such as her international experience, the role of the VP (which probably got blown out of proportion), etc. As people have pointed out with Senator Obama, quetioning his credentials and abilities is not racist, and questioning hers is not sexist.

James   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

There's only three things Sarah Palin mentions in a sentence - a noun, a verb, and the word "maverick." Doesn't she actually have something of substance to say?

Bill   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

She thinks the polls will be tightening? LMAO...Looks like she knows as much about politics as she does about the role of the vice president!

Christy   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

She also sees Russia from her bathroom.

Ha ha   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

What planet is this woman on?

joe   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

And she needs to stop mentioning "All-American"....who is she to judge who is and who isn't American? She's the one who's husband was a member of a group trying to make Alaska it's own country for 8 years.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

No wonder McCain can't afford more ads. Did you hear that in addition to the $150K that was spent on wardrobe for Palin and her ENTIRE FAMILY, that TWO WEEKS of make up for her cost the campaign $22,500 (Per the Huffington Post) That's a serious makeover!

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

hmmm...she thinks the votes cast by Bush and Cheney are really going to matter that much?

We all get a bit dumber every time this worthless sack of crap talks!

Obama/Biden....by a LANDSLIDE!

rachel   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

What polling data is Palin referring to? And how many small businesses in Springfield does she expect make more than $250,000 a year? I suppose when you're able to spend more than half that amount on your wardrobe in six weeks, it seems pretty paltry. I doubt most Ozarkians can relate, though.

joe   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Which poll is she looking at??

Independent white female patriotic voter   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

HOw is Mccain a Maverick if he voted 90% of the time with the worst president ever? Palin, the only thing hurting him more than his voting record is his pick for VP and all your negative remarks.

David   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Where is she getting her poll numbers from. Tightening polls?

I have read more polls that seem to pointing in the opposite direction.

Any way I just want to say that I am taking my chances with Obama – who is proving to be the all inclusive candidate which is much different than the divide and conquer approach of McCain/Palin.

Bill Clinton was a chance we took and survived quite well. Ronald Reagan was another chance we took and survived so why can't we do the same with Obama. And if I remember correctly neither Clinton or Reagan have or had any military experience.

THE WATCHER   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Poor Sarah, you kind of feel sorry for her.

Fred, So. St Paul MN   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

McCAIN will win

jeremy - tx   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obviously being here on tha main land has made her delusional.

Dave   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

She wishes!

Rave   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

2 of the worst guys in United States history already casted their votes for McCain / Sarah Palin.. What more does Obama need to win this election
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Tiff of lithia springs   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

She must be looking in a lemon crystal ball she bought at Spencers.
Or maybe she bought it from SAKS.

DELUSIONAL

SHE IS CRAZY IF SHE THINKS THESE PEOPLE IN GEORGIA ARE IN THE COLD RAIN FOR MCCAIN.

Charlie Bradley   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

It may be a close race, Caribou, but on Election Day, It will become for you and your running mate "Close but no cigar" :)

Baze   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

LMAO *taking a deep breath* LMAO

ONE NATION

MONIKA   October 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

IN YOUR DREAMS.
OBAMA/BIDEN/08

Obidan08   October 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

In your dreams

John in VA   October 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

This "Anti-American" from "fake Virginia" will be happy to see you head back to your igloo!

"That One" 08

rm   October 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Palin is not the person I want running my country. Obama supporters, get out and vote. Take a friend and a neighbor. The republicans will cheat, and we all know it.

Erik   October 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Hooray! She said "maverick!" My Palin Bingo card is now complete for this week's game.

John   October 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Not only is she in the dark all winter she is completely ion the dark all year long. Give it up pom pom girl.

Wensley from FL   October 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I guess she is starting to see things too...

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Why no comment on the fact that the RNC/McCain campaign paid Palin's makeup artist $22 800 for the first two weeks of October?

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