ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (CNN) – With 10 days to go until election day, long brewing tension between Sarah Palin and key aides to John McCain has become so intense, it is spilling out into the public.
Several McCain advisers have suggested to CNN they have become increasingly frustrated with what one aide described as Palin “going rogue” recently, while a Palin associate says she is simply trying to “bust free” of what she believes was a mishandled roll-out that damaged her.
McCain sources point to several incidents where Palin has gone off message, and privately wonder if they were deliberate. For example: labeling robo calls “irritating,” even as the campaign was defending the use of them and telling reporters she disagreed with the campaigns controversial decision to pull out of Michigan.
A second McCain source tells CNN she appears to now be looking out for herself more than the McCain campaign.
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McCain did call her his soul mate. They are two of a kind, unfortunately neither plays well with others.
Just a glimpse of the disaster that these 2 clowns would be like in the Whitehouse we can not let that happen
1,2,3 go... this is just the start
wow
So what it boils down to is something many have been saying for a long time...Picking Palin was a mistake...
Go Sarah, Go Sarah, sink the party, sink the party!!
John McCain & Sarah Palin are not trustworthy just like President Bush & Vice President Cheney.
Sarsh Palin used campaign contributions — part of it government campaign funding — to buy $150,000 of designer fashions and baby clothes at New York's fanciest department stores — Neiman Marcus ($75,062.63 in one shopping spree), Saks Fifth Avenue ($49,425.74), and Bloomingdales (a mere $5,102.71). That doesn't count the $4,716.49 she spent on hair and makeup in September alone. Baby Trig got a mere $295.00 at Pacifier and Steiniauf and Stroller, Inc.
We DON'T want her as VP otherwise she would continue to have wild shopping spree with OUR taxpayers money. She is NUTS.
What do you expect? If you look at her political history, she ALWAYS steps on her mentor's head to grab the next rung on the political ladder. It was only a matter of time before she threw McCain under the Straight talk Express.
HAHAHAHA!! McLame's VP choice is trying to take over and be the President instead! LOL! This is what happens when you have a couple of liars and cutthroats, you can't turn your back on each other or you'll get shanked. No harmony in the McCain camp? How can that be?
Leave her alone. She is being a Maverick!!!
This just proves how there white house would be run... Like a circus...
Sarah palin is a taking parrot... repeats whatever is said..
does anyone really care what this bimbo has to say . she still can't answer a question
" Looks does as looks says"
GOP implosion is truly a wonderful sight to behold. better than fireworks and tequila parties.
Keep Doing What You Are Doing Sarah! Dont Listen To Anyone! You Look Out For Yourself! Dont Let Mccain Drag You Down! Teach Him A Lesson . . . Vote For Obama!
hMmMmm something fishy huh........ nO cOmMeNt!
She is a looser, and when the GOP rebuilds the intelectuals will boot her out.
Ha that tells you what kind of administration they will have. This is also what happens when you give someone who abuses power MORE POWER.
She's looking to be in the top spot and put the 'FIRST DUD' in charge of this country. Scarey
I HOPE DEMOS WIN THE WHITE HOUSE THIS YEAR!
FOR ALL PEOPLE IN U.S.A AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE TOO.
MCGREEDY ERRATIC MISJUDGMENTS,
1) IRAQ WAR
2) DEREGULATION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
3) AND OF COURSE DEVA PALIN FOR VP.LOL.
* * AND PROBABLY EVERY TIME HE HAS A THOUGHT.
"off the reservation" Oh, for god's sake, in a campaign rife with racism and subtext you have to use THAT expression???
"She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone" – Perfect! She's the ideal candidate to follow in the footsteps of Bush, Cheney and Rove in their ignore-the-public-do-what-the-hell-I-feel-like style. Is it any wonder that the GOB (Grand Old Borg) machine picked her to partner McCain?
I still think this is Bush-Cheney-Rove's punishment for McCain for the days when he still had ethics and was a maverick. I think the next time he's forced to defend her as the Veep choice, we might just see McCain's head explode.
Ain't it grand?
Thank you John McCain for picking Sarah Palin and sealing the deal for the 44th President of the United States Barack Hussein Obama! Take that, take that, take that...
all i can say is Palin should have turned down the position. She is just not ready to be in the spot light.
Process questions???? I have yet to hear her give a coherent, let alone correct answer to any question.
Wow...this is what distruction looks like
If SHE is the future of the Rep. Party. . . .
I am very Happy. . .
GO Obama!
Mccain your Campaign is a mess and out of control Is this how you wil RUN THE COUNTRY A mess and out of control?
Free Sarah Palin
Senator McCain & Governor Palin are highly intelligent people,
honest and trustworthy. As President & Vice President they will lead
America to victory in the war and bring an end to our economic crisis.
GAME OVER!
It doesn't surprise me that the Mcsame camp is having problems with Palin. She seem to think she's above the law and everyone else, which has been demonstrated in her abuse of power as the governer of Alaska. She's not untouchable and I look forward to hearing the entire truth about her pit bull tactics in the way she handles people and the press.
Obama/Binden '08'
If this is accurate is it really a suprise to anyone.
Good. I'm kind of starting to change my view of Palin. I believe the McCain Campaign got someone that they could "groom," and turn into this crazy person. Palin voiced many policies that were similar to Obama's before she was turned into this crazy woman we see now. Good. Let her talk. Palin save yourself, and stop allowing yourself to be used for Johnny's pupose.
Palin like McCain don't care about us the people, they care about themselfs, that is so obvious. She will through McCain under the bus as soon as she has a chance you just watch. She scares the hell out of me. Wake up America. Vote , Vote smart, Vote Obama.
She is a witch, and dosen't care who she hurts and/or steps on to get her way. She will do anything to advance HER in her career. Shame on you Palin, Shame on you McCain, and shame on you rep. who trust, and like her. Wake up.
I'm sure no one is really surprised by Gov. Palin's actions.
A party divided will not stand!
the McCain campaign just keeps giving us gifts. Keep it coming.....
What did you expect from a Maverick? Follow the script?
The endgame now plays. Definitely over for the McCain / Palin campaign.
No surprise here. This is the same woman who ran against her own mother in law. This is what happens when people aren't VETTED before taking the National Stage.
If you can't trust the relationship between these two 'mavericks' why on earth can I trust them to lead the country in the right direction?
You can't control your running mate, you can't keep your die hard supporters, you can't control your campaign.......what in the world makes people think that he can control the destiny of 300 MILLION people?
Palin said today at a rally in Missouri "we will give tax relief to EVERY American, EVERY business". Oh really Sarah, sounds a lot like the definition of socialism you were pumping to your supporters earlier in the week. Gosh Golly Gee Sarah your idea sounds even worse to me. The McCain campaign claims there is no way Obama can give tax relief to 95 percent of America while only repealing the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy but how exactly do you think you can give relief to EVERY AMERICAN AND BUSINESS? Maybe its that social security system you have targeted. I remember John McCain saying in the second debate that seniors will not be able to enjoy the same benefits they have now. Maybe his horrible record on Veterans issues is where he will find that kind of money to cut. Or maybe these are just more lies to get what they want which is 4 more years of failed Bush policies and the people take it in the backside again while the rich get richer. Some of us have learned!
McCain should have asked those questions, before he picked his VP. Shows, McCain's Judgement is questionable.
McCain's Campaign has controlled Palin...now she's speaking out. Palin has 'Major Disagreements' with McCain, and she did not have a problem letting it be known.
McCain is not qualified to be President!
Senator McCain & Governor Palin are highly intelligent people,
honest and trustworthy. As President & Vice President they will lead
America to victory in the war and bring an end to our economic crisis.
Also, I might add that everytime I "leave a comment" in favor of
McCain & Palin it is never posted!!
If McCain gets elected he better consider a good taster.
ha!
It's quite simple actually - she's driven primarily by her ego and doesn't even know it. And that never makes for good decision-making in the long run. She's contributing (heavily) to what is going to be the worst-run Republican campaign ever, resulting in one of the worst routing of the Republicans in a Presidential election ever.
This is a ruse of the Republicans to make everyone believe that she is a maverick.
They can't run a canpaign and some folks want them to run the country? The lies and contradictions should have made EVERYONE see the light. How can anyone vote for this collection of clowns???
LOL...... LOL>>>>>>> told you so lol>>>>>>>>would you like a cup with that wine>>>>>>>
The Republican Party tried to use Palin and now she is using them – to build her own base for the future. I do not like Palin and disagree with her values and her tactics. While I do not think she is intelligent, she is certainly crafty. In her position, I'd be trying to do the same – saving my own backside.
You go girl! Keep talking to only the far right and tell them how you really feel. You helped Obama raise $150 million and he is only on track to raise $66 million. We need you to anger the rest of America more!!!
Why did McCain pick someone with so much inexperience. Tim Pawlenty must be rolling his eyes at who McCain picked over him. McCain and his whole campaign: fools. They deserve to lose for this dreadful incompotence.
Whoa! Well this is what people who abuse thier power are like. They do not listen to anyone but themselves and if your opinion does not match up with his or hers your OUT.
the self destruct mind of the democrats were much worse. they had to
be intervened by other democrats. look at the '04 and '08 democratic
presidential candidates. they vastly craved for power. sickening
It is pretty clear to anyone with even the dimmest of intelligence what kind of a person and politician Gov Palin is. What doesnt amaze me is that there are folks out there who think she is a god sent gift to mankind when in fact she is the opposite! Michael Moore was right when he said Barack is running against IGNORANCE not McBush.
Palin has an ego the size of Alaska
They insisted she needed time to get briefed on issues on the national and international stage she was not familiar with and has never dealt with, and on McCain’s long record.
McCain is really insane. He keep taking about Obama not ready in there is not time for on the job training. What are they doing for Palin on the job training. McCain is 72 years and if something happen to McOld Palin will be our next Preident and we don't have time for her to be friefed on issues on the national and international. Obama/Biden 2008
I knew when the Rep. rolled out Mrs. It's All About Me, that they were not going to be able to controll this one, as they have controlled Mr. McSame. So now she is breaking out of the box that they have tried to keep her in... All though she has a lot of air in her head... She is going to need a lot of schooling in econmics, government and legal affairs. I hope she can spear the time in between all the feedings.
How can I say this as intelligently and eloquently as possible? Hmmm....
IT'S OVER.
At least we know who President Obama will face in 2012. En Guard Presidential Candidate Palin.
Obama-Biden '08'
The knives are out as sad-sack Sarah looks to undermind the top of the ticket.She has read her own press clippings and now sees herself
as more important than McCain.I would have a food tester if I was you
Johnny old boy.
This is what happens when you let Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity run your campagin.
If she wants to protect her political future then she needs to stop attacking everyone that is left of her right wing evangelical platform. She will secure the base of the republican party but she can't win with that. Just ask Huckabee.
As an Obama supporter she has been the best thing in getting him that much closer to the whitehouse! Thanks Sarah!
She has no sound message! And it is obvious how much McCain is regretting picking her...seeing how he accompanies her to all the interviews. They know she cannot deliver a proper message for their campaign. So someone needs to be chaparoning her at all times to be there and speak on her behalf when she makes a mistake!
so much for team play
Palin has an ego the size of Alaska
And unfortunately for her and anyone she comes into contact with, she doesn't have the smarts to go with it
McCain can't even control his own campaign and he wants to handle our country? McCain's campaign has been poorly managed, another example (as his response during the crisis) that he is NOT the kind of leader we need. Obama and Biden have done a much better job, running an almost flawless and serious campaign! For good judgment and experience, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!
10 days left and the knifes are out! This will be an ugly end the the campaign for the GOP.
G wonder why I am not voting republican this year! Great pick Mc Cain it sure was a Maverick move!
Whatta team!
Sheesh.
Good for her. The McCain campaign has been ineptly run, and they're handling of her has been amateurish at best. Why should she allow herself and her bright star to be sacrificed by a wavering campaign run by incompetents? She's young, she's got a whole career ahead of her to think about.
And someone need to tell the idiots running the campaign that Palin is not the reason they are behind.
Dear John McCain,
This is what happens when you choose a running-mate because you met her and got an instant crush on her. Should have vetted her, my friend.
XOXOXO
KJL
She wants to be the next leader of the party????
Are you kidding me? This woman is a total nutcase. The GOP needs to dump her ugly b- asap.
Hopefully the Alaska legislature & Courts will get her out of our lives here pretty soon if they go after her on the abuse of power charge & all the state money spent of her kids deal!
EDUCATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES – FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I'm beyond perplexed how John McCain or Sarah Palin have the education or mental capacity to seriously contend in this election or run this country. Neither has a law degree. Barack Obama and Joe Biden both have graduated from Law School.
Not since 1964 has a major party ticket had a President and/or VP candidate with no legal education!!! Lets get out the ignorance vote people!!! At least Johnson was a humble man about his background and Humphrey had an MA in political science, and was working on his doctorate, not to mention they were incumbents!
The only president to have served that graduated from the US Naval Academy was Jimmy Carter, who ranked with an honorable, distinguished, exemplary 59 out of 820. Not a bold, horrendous, dispicable, embarrasing 894 out of 899 like John McCain! You are the weakest link! Goodbye! And as for Sarah Palin, 5 colleges later she managed to graduate with a BS in communications! That trully is BS! What a disgrace to the GOP this is !!!
Furthermore, it has not been since 1884 that a major party ticket has not had a Presidential or VP candidate that neither had an advanced degree of some kind, in this case James Blaine and John Logan, also Republicans, who lost to Grover Cleveland. John McCain and Sarah Palin will trully bring education back to what it was 124 years ago, but they will lose like their Republican Predecessors in 1884!!!!!
The honeymoon is really over and now the fun begins.
She thinks she's Evita Peron. God save us from this person!!!
Despite promises and legal guidance not to talk directly with potential bidders, Palin had meetings or phone calls with nearly every major candidate, including TransCanada.
_The leader of Palin's pipeline team had been a partner at a lobbying firm where she worked on behalf of a TransCanada subsidiary. Also, that woman's former business partner at the lobbying firm was TransCanada's lead private lobbyist on the pipeline deal, interacting with legislators in the weeks before the vote to grant TransCanada the contract. Plus, a former TransCanada executive served as an outside consultant to Palin's pipeline team.
A house ( or party) divided against itself can not stand..and with all the division in the republican party now, you can see it falling apart more and more each day..Its going to take republicans a looonngggg time now to rebuild their party, and convince people its really a decent respectible party !!!!
TEXAS FOR OBAMA
McCain has been around long enough to know that picking a save VP is usually the best way to go. All the McCain gimmicks have been fake, from Sarah Palin to Joe the fake plumber to McCain worker attacked by Black man........and now things are blowing up in their faces.
This is the non-leadership that we need. They're acting all 'mavericky' out there on the campaign trail. Finally they admit that she had no prior knowledge about domestic and international issues. The public knew that and had she admitted it maybe it would have been overlooked... IT became evident that she was uniformed and was trying to bluff her way through the whole thing. When we look at the way she words her sentences it's also evident that she doesn't read any periodicals.. However GOOD RIDDANCE I hope I see a public brawl before the weekend is out... lol
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
THE "MOOSE RUNNING LOOSE"
It's amazing that people and the Mccain campaign are making a big deal of Joe Biden's "test " comments.
Firstly, they are not quoting him in context (the full quote is very complimentary of Obama and he said Obama would be ready and has a spine of steel ) and secondly Joe Lieberman said exactly the same thing in an interview that within a few months John McCain would be tested and that McCain would be equal to it.
She was always for herself and no one else. All Palin cares for is power and the more the better she likes it. God help America if this woman ever gets anywhere near the Oval Office. It would be the end of America as we know it.
In hindsight Mitt Romney is looking pretty good as a VP pick right about now.
That is not going to change a thing about her neo-con views that cater mostly to the republican base and limited to a fringe of the republican party.
The repubs probably wish Nov. 4th never come but they will have to face the music for the hard time America is facing right now.
I see a landslide coming for O/B 08/12.
Should this surprise anyone?
Palin, the beauty-queen, newscaster, mayor, governor, VP candidate can remake herself faster than Madonna, and like Madonna (probably the only similarity!), she knows how to keep herself in the public eye and is gonna do it, come hell or high water.
Let's hope Todd has good mothering instincts, because if Sarah needs to shed the rest of the gang on the way up, well, you betcha' that's the way the cookie is gonna crumble.
that is what happens when you pick a incompetant
Mrs. Palin calling from a 7-11 parking lot is still insisting that the signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars should be imminent.
Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.
Hahahahahahaha...oh this is too funny.
I've said since they introduced her that she is just like 'Karen Walker' from Will and Grace. Sounds like her, sense of self entitlement like her, no comprehension of reality like her....
(My apologies to Megan Mullally but she DID portray Karen Walker well.)
Anyone who spends $150,000 on clothing is a certifyable Diva.
Not that we didnt know she was the wicked witch of the west to begin with. Just what we need a heartbeat away from the presidency. A power hungry diva who is too dumb to realize she is dumb.
If McCain had asked me, I could have told him about a week after his selection, that Palin is much more interested in her career as a politician than his. He needs to take care of that 'knife in the back' cause she doesn't appear to be the kind of perso who would hesitate to stick it in. She also has that husband of hers to do the dirty work. Can you say 'Troopergate'?
haha........this is great.
Is this supposed to make me feel sorry for them? Let her show her serpentine scales, I mean, true colors.
Tenion at the end very much mean a end is near. Hilliary faced the same promble at the end with division in her camp.
Diva? We don't need no diva for VP. Cognition and competence please.
Well, Well, you shall reap what you sow.... think of a flat line monitor
and this McCain choice for VP raising her hand to take the oath of
office to become President of the United States of America..
If that doesn't give you somber sobering thoughts then your thinking
leaves much to be desired...
Yup...Its that old-white-retired guy from Ma. a former Republican
Bruce
This is just one more sign that they are not fit to hold the highest offices in this country.
Palin should be thanking McCain for even bringing her name to the attention of the national media. Without him she wouldn't have her pricey Nieman Marcus wardrobe.
I voted early-trying to make Indiana blue!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
I'd like to see this bimbo running for President in 2012 and ofcourse the moronic republicans will vote for her.
cj
Oklahoma
She has all way been for herself so what the difference?
Go right ahead Sarah....we all know how power hungary you are and lets see McCain lose his cool totally......that should wrap up your journey to the White House.
The McCain campaign is nothing more than a laughable fiasco......nobody on that team seems to know what is going on!!!!
Please, please continue to amuse us, as we already know that the campaign is coming apart at the seams......and they want the American people to believe that they can run this country!!!!
I think the end of the road is drawing ever closer for the McCain camp...and I'm sure McCain will be showing his true colours very soon.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08
NO SAY IT AIN'T SO !!!!
PICKING A SECOND PLACE BEAUTY CONTESTANT FOR
VP, MAY HAVE SOME BENEFITS. WINNING ISN'T ONE OF THEM.
MCGREEDY IS NOT ONLY ERRATIC. HE IS AN OUTRIGHT IDIOT.
good to see her true self. she will do great
not at all suprised, sarah palin is not at all hard to figure out..don't understand why mccain and others did not read her motives earlier, she apprears to be a very smart, savvy opportunitist and I believe mccain will very soon wish he has never given her a chance..remember her...she is a loose cannon...anyone that would leave their handicapped child and/or bring the child on campaign airplanes, what do you think she would do with someone she does not love. Principles are very important...she seems to still need to learn many things...
finally!!!!! what we already knew is being confirmed...
Now that's MAVERICKY !
I guess it's time for the campaign to lie in the bed it made.
Ol McCain better watch his back, sounds like the Pitbull is playing a COUP.. We as Americans better be very worried and concerned if somehow the Repugs get elected. Palin might just cause mutiny, if she wants such power.. Vote Obama./Biden 08
Her nomination for VP has been a train wreck from day one.
It's funny...you would think during the long vetting process, they would have learned all the nuances and aspirations of Palin. Making a choice on a whim to steal the hillary voters sure bit McCain in the rear huh??
Serves him right.
Selfish, Selfish, Selfish.
This is how you repay McCain who took a big gamble and picks you to the second highest office in the land.
My dislike for this person grows daily.
Oooh... infighting in the McCain camp? I'm shocked I tell you. Shocked!
If they can't pull their collective selves together and run a unified, on-message campaign, what kind of leadership would they exercise as President and Vice-President of the United States?
The left hand would be fighting with the right and all the while our country would continue to sink deeper and deeper into financial ruin.
You can bet the military and the churches would be doing great though.
It's time we the people took back our government and our country.
Vote for Obama / Biden on November 4th.
They have the focus, the vision, the teamwork ability, and a solid plan to bring our country and our people back on track.
Looks like Palin turned out to be the airhead everyone suspected she was – unable to learn enough about foreign and domestic issues to give a satisfactory press conference, and "not good at process questions". What's left?
The neocons, in their incredible cynicism, thought the American people would buy into the Palin image they marketed. Instead, Palin's many shortcomings are coming back to haunt the GOP. What goes around comes around.
Too late to replace her – ballots are printed and people are voting.
Can't wait until Nov.5 when all these aides spit out the truth on failing Palin.
Palin doesn't care if McCain wins or not. She's got her eye on 2012...it'll be easier for her to run if she's not trying to unseat a Republican president.
Let's be honest...Palin cares only about herself. So much for country first.
Cat fight! Cat fight!
Oh, wow. Things are unraveling over there. One more reason to vote for the "no drama" Obama campaign.
Bush Republicans should be held for treason for what they have done to this country the last 8 years. They are evil.
If so, it seems consistent with the "ego" and attitude of privilege already exhibited.
We've seen signs of this side of Gov. Palin already in her handling and subsequent "spin" of the official misconduct "troopergate" hearings, and the more recent matter of travel expenses, and the Governor's reported favoritism in the pipeline bidding.
I'm not a liberal nor a partisan on either side, I have no bias in this. But I see major danger signals in this candidate and in the whole Republican ticket. The arrogance, the sense of entitlement, all these things must be kept away from the further temptations of power.
WoW!
Nice pick John.
Interesting how the GOP is just imploding. This woman is seriously delusional if she thinks she is the future of the Republican party.
What a joke! Many people including myself were very concerned over McCain's senility and mindset from the beginning. When he picked Palin, he went over the line. It was the beginning of his demise. I'm glad that the party is in such dissaray, but I am very upset that Palin will be using this chance to further her career and that we will have to listen to her voice for years to come. McCain should have just let her be in Alaska to eat Mooseburgers.
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Wow, simply wow. Can you say mutiny! The GOP ship is sinking and now they're resorting to cannibalism. LMAO!
The more people see of this air head the worse it gets for the repiblican party, when someone does not know what the Bush Doctrine is, what a V.P. does, what pre conditions are, does not read newspapers or magazines, wwhat would you expect?
If so, it seems consistent with the "ego" and attitude of privilege already exhibited.
We've seen signs of this side of Gov. Palin already in her handling and subsequent "spin" of the official misconduct "troopergate" hearings, and the more recent matter of travel expenses, and the Governor's reported favoritism in the pipeline bidding.
I'm not a liberal nor a partisan on either side, I have no bias in this. But I see major danger signals in this candidate and in the whole Republican ticket. The arrogance, the sense of entitlement, all these things must be kept away from the further temptations of power.
I have never witnessed so much chaos in a campaign before. I'm not just talking about the Palin Insurgency, but also about the total lack of cohesion in the structure of the campaign. This thing is falling apart and no one is in charge. I think a major meltdown may be imminent. By contrast, the Obama campaign is surprisingly chaos-free, and this perception may be driving voters his direction. After all, do voters want the same people who cannot run a political campaign try to tackle America's tough issues?
Sounds like trouble on the home front, that's what happens when you select a VP on emotion!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
I'm so sick of the Philip j Berg lawsuit posts. His sources(wikipedia, inside edition)wouldn't even be acceptable in a high school research paper much less a presidential lawsuit.
Read the actual filed lawsuit people! Wikipedia says blah blah blah? Wikipedia is not accurate! Not a legitimate source. This lawsuit is frivolous, childish, and illegitimate. Obama is American and the American dream. Hillary isn't coming back. Give up, its not an "America issue" its a non-issue. Seriously! Wikipedia as a source on a lawsuit! It be laughable if so many werent ignorantly tryingto push it.
Wow. This is getting more and more interesting by the day....better than a soap opera.
I have a mesage for the Republican party.... If Governor Palin is the next star of the GOP, it's no wonder your party is in so much turmoil right now.
Who knew? I could've sworn that the MCain people promised us that Ms.Palin has been thoroughly "vetted".
Good for her! In my opinion the McCain campaign has been more sexist in their treatment of her than any of the so-called "liberal media." I don't like Gov Palin, but she should have as much power/independence as Biden is trusted with.
What an arrogant woman! Not surprising from a person who thinks she knows better than scientists on global warming and genetic research on fruit flies for human diseases (a standard practice in science). She is just a self serving, corrupt, lying, IDIOT! She is totally using McCain. Some women use their looks and charm to obtain things they do not deserve. She is definitely one of them.
As for her wardrobe ... you can put lipstick on a pig, but she is still a pig.
Vote early and vote OBAMA!!
I don't sense any discord between Biden and Obama.
while i have no doubt this report is accurate in claiming palin is a self serving "diva", it bugs me when they use unnamed sources. give your name and give the story cred!
a crack in the wall is a sign of a faulty foundation.....that a sign Republican are lossing badly
Obama......for president for sure
You got a redneck lady on the loose, so you better watch out guys, she's a gonna get ya.......
let the blame game begins.
wow, a strong woman who has her own opinion, we can't have that. Fist Obama trashes that, and now McCain, what's with men trashing women with a mind of their own.
Hmmmm, they said "They insisted she needed time to get briefed on issues on the national and international stage she was not familiar with and has never dealt with, and on McCain’s long record."
I thought she was qualified and ready to step in the top spot if something were to happen to McCain? The irony here is thick.
I think she is trying to highjack the McCain campaign.
Palin wants Alaska to secede from the union, so now she is seceding from the McCain campaign.
The Republicans will be sorry they ever heard the name, Sarah Palin, before this is over. No doubt McCain already regrets his preposterous choice.
Witness, the McCain/GOP implosion.
No one in the GOP wants to be part of this.
Especially not the GOP candidates.
And they wanted to run the COUNTRY??????
HaHa, it will all be over in 10 days, you can then go back to Arizona and Alaska and watch how the country is suppose to be run.
Sarah and Todd went into the campaign with their own agenda. It just so happened that they out smarted the mccain camp and the RNC. Although she was told to attack Obama, she herself is responsible for the race baiting of this campaign. The last straw was the intentional made up false story of the attack, which caused many hours and money to the police force in PA. Not to mention the embarrasement to good and decent Repulicans and also the woman's family.
President Bush as Commander in Chief of all people of the United States, should step in now and denounce all that is going on at palins and mccains rallies and ensure safety for all citizens at rallies and on election day. This is the least he can do for America.
If she's the next leader of the republican party, it will be a lond run for the democrats.
If she's as trustworthy/competent/experienced as the McCain campaign claims she is, then this should not be a big deal, right??
Pretty funny how even her own campaign says she knows nothing about foreign policy, national issues, or even her running mate. ....scary.
if the GOP can't get their own campaign under control...how do we expect them to lead a country??
Obama '08!!
This woman is very dangerous. She needs to be stopped. She's beginning to make Dick Cheney look nice. It's a frightening time if she is allowed to get any further politically.
Palin, so if another question asks you a question about their questions you wouldn't be good at answering those process questions? Yes, I can't see how she could ever be the leader of the Republican party. How would that be working out for ya?
Who would have thought something like this would happen? Oh wait, many people did.
Thin line between "rogue" and "maverick", huh? Words are funny.
I hope everyone is enjoying their Gas Bribe. We like to say "Take the bribe and vote for the left." Karma, baby.
Is Gov. Palin defying the instruction of Sen. McCain? Well, that's what you get for choosing a MAVERICK.
If she throws her hat (along with rest of her $150,000 wardrobe) into the primary mix in 12, she will get her clock cleaned. She's not a primetime player. I've read some reports that her Alaska approval ratings are falling, and that she will get some serious challenges for the governorship next election. Things won't be so smooth when she returns to Juneau in 11 days.
wow what a team...do not put that woman in the white house please
I knew she was a rogue from the day she complained to McCain about having to pull their campaign out of Michigan. Is she a diva? Of course she is. I have no argument with that.
Palin doesn't know what it means to be VP, she instead is trying to greedily suck up more power for said position. Thank God she won't ever be in such a role, let alone president of the United States.
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
ENOUGH SAID!!!!!
HENCE THE REASON SHE DIDNT BLINK WHEN ASKED TO BE THE RUNNING MATE OR BEING AT HOME WITH HER NEW BORN OR PREGNANT TEEN!
Yep, thats a Reformer for you. Seems like John shouldnt be looking to work across the isle so fast, he cant even handle his own running mate. Could you imagine the things that would be going through her head if she were to win the VP office?
Troopergate must have been true. She is power hungry!
PEOPLE WAKE UP BEFORE IT BECOMES A NIGHTMARE FOR US ALL!!!!!!!!
..., so she's not good at process questions. That means that she's not a critical thinker,...she can't digest input from competing points of view, policy, etc.
She needs to return to Alaska and continue her efforts at being the "Defender of the Northern Frontier."
This woman is a loose cannon, folks.
Egomaniacal to the extreme. Please do not vote for this ticket.
You will doom us all.
I really think she is psychotic. Get her some help and get her gone.
Guess that's what happens when you have 2 "mavericks" on the ticket, both of whom have been found guilty of ethics violations...(oops..was that my out-loud voice?)
Without Sarah Palin, they would have crowds of about 2,000 like Joe Biden and John McCain get. 60,000 turned out to see Sarah in Orlando and 70 million watched her debate. Sarah is beloved by millions of people in the U.S. and when Obama fails, as he will, she'll run for President in 2012.
The RNC are a bunch of idiots who handled her terribly and she should break away from them. And by the way, Sarah is much more accomplished than her critics-Mayor, Governor with the highest approval rating in the U.S., member Alaskan Board of Energy and Conservation, Degree in Journalism, all by the age of 44 and all while raising 5 kids.
10 days left for palin and McCain to get out of my sight
I predicted this the minute I saw her. I knew she would be the downfall of McCain in the long haul. Thanks Sarah! All the lies and manipulation have finally caught up with you. You claim to be a Christian but I don't think I see mean, lying, and vicious under the word Christian.
.Palin.... “She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser,She take money from the RNC to buy Expensive Clothes ,Lies And WINK you Betcha!!!
If true, this can't be good news for McInSane.
Obama / Biden ... landslide 2008.
VP WANNABE GONE WILD! ROFLMFAO!!!! TAME YOUR PITBULL MCCAIN! I SEE A BLADE IN HER HAND!
Mccain did not vett Palin , had he done that he would have known she is all for herself , she can use you and trash you . Alaskan politicians are wary of her , she is vengeful and power thirsty, she commits the same crimes she calls out others for .
fashion shopping , power abuse, unethical billing and the list goes on
Well by picking Palin Mccain dug his campaign's grave
Ah, the self-destruction of the GOP ticket. Wonderful. These reports only serve to confirm what most American's already knew: that McCain nor his advisers knew much at all about Palin before her selection VP running mate. MAYBE, she's smarter than we give her credit (or maybe more naive) because it appears she's jumping off a sinking ship, and positioning herself to be the "new face" of the GOP.
Sen. McCain should have vetted Tina Fey, as she seems to understand completely who Gov. Palin and first dude Todd really are.
John, a lot of us thought you had better judgment, including Tom Ridge, who, in a self-centered moment, suggested PA would be yours if you'd picked him.
Happy retirement, John.
Keep it up!! Love it!! The GOP has created a monster...can you imagine her as the VP? She'd bully McCain.
Get rid of these clowns.
One Vote.
One Team.
One Vision.
Obama/Biden '08.
Does this really surprise anyone? This campaign is going down like the Hindenburg – in flames.
Palin is a Diva. She hasn't got any sense and shoots off her mouth like she's shooting moose.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Biden is so intelligent and so misunderstood. If the scary angry republicans would quit looking for things to be critical about they would understand. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Palin is so bad for McCain. She is power hungry, but doesn't have near the experience of our beloved community organizer. Now she is causing a riff in the campaign. She's a loser.
GO Obama!
Joe speaks the truth, the McShames just won't stick to the real issues. Like Sarah's wardrobe, and stuff like that!
Looking for the second comming! 08
We don't know who Palin and McCain are because they change every week. They should stop saying we don't know much about Obama because we don't know who they are. At least Obama has been consistent and constant.
With the McCain/Palin factions infighting in full swing we've reached the most interesting point in the campaign. The best thing about watching it from afar is that both groups will be losers when the dust settles. A better outcome one cannot imagine.
LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD, AND IS ABOUT TIME GUYS, OBAMA 08
Clearly the only reason Palin is in this race is to be in the spotlight and to gain more 'power', so that she is able to inflect more fear and 'control' the lives of more individuals. What the republicans forget is that for the 'American' people, this election is not about winning, but about building a better America, and doing what's best for the American people. McCain is focused on doing what's best for corporations and the wealthy, Palin is focused on doing what's best for her own best interest. Unfortunately for her, this is one beauty/popularity contest she will not win.
These people can't even stay unified in a campaign. How in the world, then, are they going to unify the country?
She's taking em down – go caribou barbie!!!
You idiot.
the beginning of the end.
"Never allowed herself" to be vetted? That was PALIN'S fault?
Then you shouldn't have picked her, you bloody incompetent morons.
Can't polish a turd!
Just another biased report from a very biased group of journalist trying to create the notion that things are going to hell in a handbasket for the Republican party.
The reality is that this country will be going to hell in a handbasket with the incredible increase in business taxes and government spending brought on by your artificially created Messiah.
God help us as we are about to lose businesses and their employees big time under the Messiah, Nanacy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
Liberals you win this time, country you are about to be the big LOSERS!!!
McCain Palin and Hillary supporters 2008
Sarah Palin is the best thing that happened to the McCain campaign.
Amen!
"Off the reservation?" Seriously?
Palin is just a back stabbing dumb girl with no future in national politics. She might think she is gearing up for the future, but nobody wants her. She is too stupid. She should concentrate on raising her child for one. Then she sould spent more time her her teenage daughter so she does not sleep around like her sister. No one would hold anything against Palin for stepping down for these reasons. She has hurt McCain with her lack of knowledge. Just wonder what would happen if McCain dumped her and brought in Mitt Romney at the last minute. Romney would bring Economy knowledge and experience, something Palin lacks. But Palin won't bow out because she wants to mmake her mark for the future at McCain's expense. McCain...Send Palin back to Alaska and NOW! Results would be a win.
The selection of Sarah Palin is the dumbest decision that John McCain has ever made in the campaign trail.Sorry Mr Mccain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only thing that would surprise me anymore about these two is her poisoning Mccain and then trying to take over front runner but with no vice-president!
Confusion? Power Hungry? Reactive instead of proactive.
Can't even run a campaign, let alone the country
Wise up!! Obama wants to bring us forward, not backward.
There is nothing conservative about wasting resources oversees.
Sorry, but Palin is a total joke and McCain is no longer in touch with reality. We need someone who plans to be around for the next 30 years and has plans to make sure our county is #1 again.
GoBama
I went into a restaurant last night and there was a beggar out front. I sat down, had my meal and when the bill came, I paid it but did not leave the waiter a tip. The waiter asked why since he felt he had given me good service. I told him I was spreading the wealth and his tip was going to the beggar in the $ 150 Nike sneakers.
"next leader of the party"!!!....she will disappear by Christmas...
I SEE NO FUTURE IN POLITICS FOR SARA PALIN, THE SOONER THIS WOMAN GETS BACK TO ALASKA , THE BETTER VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN
She's losing it and McCain is about to pop!!! This is the end of the Republican stooges as we know it. We can not get back to the things that mean allot to americans
well you get what you pay for an out of contril pitbull in lipstick.
OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA 2008/2012
Wait, no, that's a Dem strategist talking. Reading comprehension is fun. Never mind.
(If it's true, though, they still shouldn't have picked her.)
From day one, when Palin so presumptuously implied that she represented all women, my impression of her has only grown worse. She is a self-serving, self-centered politician in the worst possible ways. To find that she is "bucking" the people that brought her to the national spotlight comes as no surprise at all.
signs that their campaign is collapsing....the straight talk express is coming apart – derailed !
Palin is so far in over her head, and it is so obvious.She has a record of bullying and trampelling over those who get in her way.This should be no surprise as her and Todd have been doing this for years.She has thrown many good people under the bus in favor of hiring school mates that agree with her ways.She has said some of stupiest things, and this happens many times a day.She contradicts her party and herself.Palin lucked out and used colleterall to get to be Govenor and she is miserably unqualified for VP.
Wow. I guess they have a real maverick on their hands,and of course, they don't what to do about that.
I don't put much stock into stories using unidentified sources. What would stop them from just making this crud up?
This was already debunked by the campaign and report by one of the Fox imbeds.
*Ahem* Mi-mi-mi-mi-mi . . . .
The fat lady is back stage warming up her vocal chords . . .
McCain should've picked Lieberman. At least he's a cowardly turncoat. Palin is a self-absorbed turncoat.
That One/Biden '08
Sara Palin appears and comes across as the type of person that would do anything to advance her career..She would throw John McCain to the wolves if they do not will this election.. and no doubt she want the be the face of the Republican Party in the future.Most of the right wing nut jobs will love that..
Did you expect anything less? The choice was ludicrous, and demeaning to the American public. To have such total disregard and disdane for the average citizens intelligence is inexcusable. Palin was a disaster waiting to happen, and she has finally imploded. In 11 days sarah, back to your mooseburgers, while sitting at your hearth, binoculars on hand,vigilantly protecting us from the onslaught kf the Russians, You betcha !! Wink! Wink!
Ashley Tood will be her running mate in 2012. go stupid
stupid 2012
If Palin is labeling herself as the next leader of the Republican party, than they have truly lost their way. It's absolutely hilarious that her perceived star status, created mainly by people's fascination with her next big mistake, would make her believe that this hollow dream would be anything but. The majority of the country will never embrace her.
What do you expect? this Palin lady is an opportunist who thinks of herself and family only. Watch her America!
didn't anyone see this coming?
"She's going rogue! She's going rogue! Everybody out of the sumbmarine!!!
This the part in the movie where the bad guys start shooting at each other. The criminal mastermind behind the Big Guy starts laughing maniacally and begins blowing up everything, ultimately setting off the doomsday device before it's ready. A few smart henchman run away just in time, usually....
and nobody saw this coming right, please give me a break.
Wow! This campaign will probably go down in history as the worse campaign ever!
Is this a suprise to anyone? Palin'e entire career has been littered with the corpses of political mentors and allies who have tried to help her, and she has repeatedly stabbed them in the back. I am reminded of a phrase that describes her perfectly; "She has all the characteristics of a dog except fidelity". She has neither intellect nor experience in any depth, but has the ambition of Lucifer.
This is by far the best news I've heard all week. They are breaking at the seams.
Obamaramma!!! 08!
It's all over except for the crying. The more the prevailing story of the McCain campaign is back biting, infighting and public recriminations the better it will be for Obama come the 4th.
"Sarah Palin is playing 2012"
Oh holy cow, this is only possible in the US, isn`t it? Please tell me that isn`t true.
This is the circus and the ringmaster is not McCain anymore. Palin is banking on herself for the next election and her extreme right religious agenda. John has sold his soul to the devil (or "The Lord's followers")trying to get the social conservative vote. What a stupid move. Now he is stuck and going down. How many times McCain's campaign is going to fumble? Hilarious...
Obama and Democrats for 2008- 20012
Sarah please go back to Alaska you have brought nothing but shame to the republicans and women. Just go home, there is no future for you in politics in this country.
Now, could you imagine what if would be like if these two got elected? She would be drilling holes in Alaska and he would be bombing every country he didn't like. Pretty soon, the world would be one big ball of Swiss cheese. Perhaps McCain should have used a process called "vetting" prior to choosing Palin. I strongly feel the only reason he chose her was to get the women's vote. How sexist of him. He knew she wasn't qualified and to this day, all he says when asked about her qualifications is that she energized the base of the Republican party. If he had chosen "Yosemite Sam", that character would have energized the base because McCain couldn't. He can't publically admit her ineptness to handle the job as VP, but, then its too late to choose someone else more qualified. Oh well, McShame – You reep what you sow! You did a very dishonorable deed to this country and your party by choosing this unqualified person for such an important job. This election is not a joke, but, you have made it one. You are NO hero in my eyes. You are sad.
Are these the real first signs of the McCain campaign unravelling !!!
rogue eh! She'll be worse. Now she.ll forever have that moose in the headlights look
This is Democratic BULL,and a liberal media ploy,to drive a wedge into the Republican party, according to sources.
With her abuse of power, her ethics transgressions, her $150,000 on clothes (as a hockey mom), her govt money spent on her children, her putting Wasilla into debt, her silly views of evolution, her anti-science perspective, her lack of support for sex education (or lack of applying it to herself, given her presumed eight month gestation of her first child), her divisive categorization of 'real' Americans and others who don't look/act/believe like her...
Well, good luck to Sarah the Mayor, let alone Sarah the Govenor. Of course, she can see Russia from her front door...
GOOD FOR HER. GO GIRL !!!
MCGREEDY TREATED HER LIKE
DISPOSABLE WINDOW DRESSING.
SHE IS YOUNG. UNLIKE MCSAME,
SHE HAS A GREAT FUTURE.
SHE CAN'T LET HIM TARNISH HER
WITH HIS RIGHT WING CRAP.
What amazes me is that the American people have been given almost no access to someone that could potentially be the next president of the United States. We've only known Palin for about 2 months and somehow that's enough time to elect someone to represent our country for the next 4 or possibly 8 years. It's about the same amount of time we get to get to know who'll be the next American Idol.
But the bigger problem for Palin is when she does decide to run again she'll be up against her peers who will no doubt crucify her on her international credentials, her experience level and her readiness factor. Right now Palin has no one to compete with but the Democrats. When she finally has some real competition we'll get to know the REAL Sarah Palin and we'll probably get even more dirt on her as her Republican rival(s) try to bring her down in an effort to win themselves.
I think the reason many Republicans are backing Obama is so that they don't have to eat their words that they were behind Palin during the election and now doubt her when running against her. In fact their support of the other side will only prove that they never thought she was ready to be president.
Wow. This is the obituary.
Next time properly vet your running mate. That's what happens when you don't! It has become so obvious that she's always wanted to be famous. At any cost.
Seems as though McShame's pet project has abandoned COUNTRY FIRST and is looking out for SELF FIRST. Hmmm how about that maverick.
Amen to Peter Hart.....
finally , its about time that people of her ,,own ,,party see her for what she is ; a supervisual snow girl who should keep on watching her,,dude,, sleigh around and hang your fancy clothes up as a reminder of what could have been and please don,t ever leave alaska again..another week and it is OBAMA,s time
The whole Republican party seems to be full of mentally ill people. Those people looking for the anti-christ, keep your eye on this woman...
Lol, the American public saw this fickle, viscious woman for what she was when the McCain campaign unveiled her at the RNC. Well Repubs, you get what you pay for. What are you going to do with this monster you created?
This is indicative of what a McCain-Palin administration what be like...ongoing tensions and divisiveness. Both are putting themselves first rather than "Country First". The American people deserve better.
Vote Obama/Biden 08
That's the result of only having one or two meetings with the person you elect as your VP. McCain may have observed her overtime, but he really didn't know her. If McCain has no control over her, how can you expect him to have effective leadership in the White House?
Sarah destroyed any possible interest or respectability she might have had when she threw her own daughters pregnancy out and into the faces of the public. As a 79 yr old man whose life has covered many aspects of people and life through years cannot ever remember a mother throwing an in your face an attitude about an error in judgement or mistake about her teenage high school daughter[student] being with child. Telling the world with a big smile on her face, like a badge of honor about the situation.I nor anybody I knew felt that that was not somehing a family member ,much less a mother would brag about. She lost any credibility she was hoping to get and it has shown that in everything she has said or tried to accomplish since.SAD SAD SAD
Queit as its kept, She has really been on her own from the beganning.
McCain has been out of touch and Johnny Come Lately on just about all fronts. The only reason of her selection as well as to the way she was rolled out; was because John McCain put himself FIRST. He wants that JOB more than anything. So he'll do anything and everything to get it . Just look at the facts; he was drawing 600 to 1200
people to his THM, now in appearing with her their over 10,000 at each event. It's his platform, she doesn't have one(yet). But that's not stopping her from getting the BIG HEAD about her own electability.The bottom line she is still on a bridge to no where. John McCain is at a DEAD END.
Sarah take your kids and head back to Alaska ,run don't walk. This election is over. Obama&Biden
MACCAIN -PALIN FALLING APART!!!!
It is clear now that the end is near for these two un-hopefuls.
Back to ALASKA "YOU BETCHA"
Even Governor Palin's own ticket seems to hate her. How does she plan on running in 2012, exactly?
ha.ha.hahahahahahahaha, etc.
Why are we not surprised? This is Eve Harrington. She will step on McCain to get to the top. She and her husband – AIP Todd- have an agenda, and they're going to stop at nothing to achieve it. She fooled McCain with her winks and aw-shucks manner, but she didn't fool the American people. She's intellectually-challenged, but calculating enough to reallize that she can go far on her looks. What she didn't count on was the scrutiny of the national spotlight. But it doesn't seem as though Alaskans are willing to give her another chance, if the McCain ticket loses, so it seems as though Sarah-All About Eve-Palin will never get a chance to get her close up.
Palin is looking out for palin. She has the ego to think she
is accepted by intelligent people and shooting for 2012.
What a bubblehead she is.
Can tell by Mccains expressions when with her that he
is not too thrilled, Well, John, you reap what you sow.
You threw away all judgement, security of our country
and honor thinking by picking her you would win.
You cannot campaign on lies, distortions, attacks,
trying to divide our country with hate, anger and
fear and expect the American voters to have any
respect for either one of you.
You have no one to blame but yourselves.
All things come around, and Sarah Palin, who knows nothing, will end up with nothing.
Not only was she unqualified THIS year, she will be less so in 2012 or in any intervals therof. Her thinking is not clear, nuances of interactions are lost/not there, from a personal level to an international level.
She has been wowed by crowds that are oblivious to her real persona and beliefs. Opportunism and selfish amition rule the day, and the country will rue the day when her unbridled ambition ever comes to fruition. She knows not the word altruistic.
And those gol-durned, good-for-nothing, pork provided fruit flies....not good for anything....except maybe helping autistic and other special needs children. We don't need more misunderstood and unsupported science.
Regardless of Sarah Palin having a Diva status within the GOP or not. The fact remains that she's a represenative of Socialism for the rich....who caused or economic problems to begin with. It's rather alarming to see her oil executive husband constantly on stage with her. Sometimes, I don't know if she's the vice presidential candidate or him.... I don't constantly see Joe Biden's wife on stage with him... Is it any coincidence of special interest that her husband is constantly "looming" in the background like a fly at a barbeque ??? The GOP represents special interests ( not Joe six pack or Joe the Plumber)...and Democrats represent the people....
Uhmm, that is just the way the cookie crumbles...... Palin 2012 and not McSame 2008..... That says a lot for McCain's judgement....
If Palin has a future in politics then the Right Wing Republicans are scarier than ever. (Not to be confused with the real conseratives). This women is a liar and cheat. She put her small town of Wasilla in millions of dollars in debt for her own agenda. She abused her power as Governor. She has no ethics, other than her own agenda. I doubt she will be re-elected in Alaska and there is currently a recall being considered. There is a good website that is following and reporting on what is going on up there call mudflats.wordpress. Not to mention she does not have the intelligence to be a world figure. The rest of the world is laughing at this good country.
Expect more of this "eat their young" to happen after McCain/Palin lose the election. The Republicans will come apart faster than you can enumarate what made up that party in the last years (right wing nuts, military nuts, religious nuts, greedy nuts, corporate nuts, real conservatives). If you have to resort to fear tactics you KNOW there is something wrong. As long as you're in power everything is great. After that it's not so great...
Um, as funny as it was, I don't see it being good for your cause if you call Sarah Palin "Plain" as in "Tracy Schmitt, Plain's press secretary..."
wow. You know after reading all this I will certainly be changing my vote. Sorry but if this is how Palin will treat Mccain I will be voting for Bob Barr and if he is not on the ticket in my state then well I guess Obama will get my vote. The ONLY reason I was not voting for Obama was because I make more than 250,000.00 a year. lol I guess Ill have to deal with it, I guess it wont be too bad.
The wild horse is out and the stable door is broken so there is nothing McCain aides can do now. It serves McCain right for being dazzled by Palin's smile and not seeing beyond her guile. It would be pathetic if it was not so hysterically funny.
This marks the end of the GOP, how this will affect traditional two party politics is going to be very interesting to watch. It will cause the most turmoil in the deep south and religious west.
I love it....they can't even get along on the campaign trail...how are they supposed to work together if they won the white house...i asked two people the other day who were voting for McCain if they were scared if he died that Palin would be the next president....the look on their face was priceless!!!
I have never seen a woman so fake as Pailin. She spent all her time campaigning negatively. Let me tell you if Mcan lose the election it is because of her. She should have stepped down earlier and Mcain would have been ok. She is not helping.
Thanks
oh come on now, another attempt to palin smear by the left. Give the lady a break. There are far more important things in this election than this piece of unsolicited gossip.
It's to bad these people who work for John McCain didn't insist on investigating her throughly before announcing she would become the VP choice.....
BUT THEN AGAIN, maybe they had no choice. John seen another pretty face and knew he just had to have her.
SO MUCH FOR GOOD JUDGEMENT ON HIS PART.
So bottom line..... Its a good thing for the voters all this is showing up now before the election. We've all known all along she is in this solely for herself. Not the country, not her family, NOT John McCain, NOT the handicapped children, JUST SARAH PALIN...
I guess this means she'll be going back to Alaska???? LOL....
She's not a barracuda or a pit bull. She's a loose cannon. And a dim witted one at that. Her past record is proof that she doesn't have the executive skills or intelligence to be Vice President or, god forbid – shudder to think, President. Let alone a state Governor!
I have but two messages for Sarah Palin and her fans, who are too blinded by bigoted fanaticism to see her for what she is:
1. Thanks, but no thanks.
2. I can see your lack of intelligence from here.
You betcha!
A diva? What happened to Maverick? How sexist is that? I am no Palin fan, but it is clear, like Hillary, that women get bashed just for being women in the media and that is sad.
I would do the same as she because it is obvious to everyone except maybe McCain himself, that he has some really, really bad campaign "advisors" and they have pretty much lost him this race and now they are out backstabbing their VEEP choice.
You didn't see this coming GOP? (gosh darn it – wink wink)
This was wholly predictable. Palin's pattern of rewarding friends with plum positions in Alaska and her vindictiveness against those who crossed her, her denial that she was found to have engaged in any ethical wrongdoing when she was found to have done precisely that, her willingness to use her children as political props...it all adds up to a complete narcissist and the last person who should be in a position to govern.
I bet McCain is kicking himself in the rear for his pick of Palin.
That is one lady that cannot be trusted, and she has ruined
his chances of ever becoming President.
Let the lady be herself, she is better that way than being roves puppet!
If these reports are true then we are seeing the begining of the end of the McCain Campaign. While I support Obama, it is sad to see McCain's campaign coming apart like this. You reap what you sow and McCain is doing just that and it is really sad. He used to be a man of honor, I question to this day what changed with him, why he lost his honor.
People outside of the world (of politics) are not stupid. Most who were not so caught up in the politics saw the Palin pick for what it was, and Palin for who she is – self-serving. America should feel lucky that it didn't get its just desserts in having Palin become VP. McCain would have been banished to the nursing home in his dribbler in no time. At the end of the day, Colin Powell has saved
America (the main conservative who was willing to put into words what so many others knew!) and so many have since had the 'courage' to speak up.
Talk about a maverick thing to do. Nice pick, McCain.
this woman is such an embarrsement to the office for wich she is running! im so sick of her! mcsame displayed some truely poor judgement in selecting her as vp. everyone with half a brain should be terrified by the thought of her being the 2nd in command! she makes dan quail look like a rhodes scholar! i wish she would go on some sunday morning news shows, like meet the press, so the country could really see what a dunce she really is. america please use your brain and really think about what is best for our country, when you vote! the time for real change is now! america and the world needs a leader like obama! vote for change! vote for hope!
So now they've created a monster and don't know how to contain it...OR, has their blame game started early?
They changed and groomed Palin and wrote her vile speeches, then they turned her loose at their rallies with free reign to say anything she wants.
In my humble opinion, McCain and Palin have smeared the republican party, their supporters, and our nation...they have spread hate, mistrust, dishonesty, race-baited, and has made America look weak and utterly horrible.
I'm sure the real trrorist nations are shouting with glee whenever Palin makes one of her hate-filled speeches calling Senator Obama a socialist, a friend to terrorist, a traitor, and will demean the white house.
Enough, Palin, enough!!!
This story comes as no surprise. McInsane has been running a disfunctional campaign for over the last year now. He has struggled to focus on a central theme within his campaign, and by selecting Gov. Palin to win over Clinton voters displayed the wrong judgement he has made over and over again. The two candidates are both out of touch with average everyday Americans. McCain having numerous houses and cars, and Palin using tax payers money for a wardrobe bill of $150,000.
Mr. McCain how are we to trust you to run the white house when indeed you cant run a functional campaign.
Obama/Biden 08'
McCain is just getting a taste of he's own medicine. Doesn't taste very good does it?
McCain is unable to run a campaign,
How can he run a divided country?
Just shows us that this maverick thing does not work.He wll not be able to work with his own party as he usually does not,why does he think that the democrats will work with him if they are the majority in both houses.
Maybe the republicans can pick Palin in four years.
YOU give them hell; just set the record straite. The Moter-city-mad-man Ted Nugent agrees with you Sarah Palin (you girl), know its time for everyone else to open there eyes and shut there mouth because we do not want to destroy the earth and nieghbors like the extrem liberal race at hand.
Whoever everyone needs to stay focused on the ball, being straite talking represetitives of society as a whole.
To the Obama supporters and all they may say and think Osama’s Presidency would be so Frikin Liberal that the laws of the land would become so loose that his choices and ideas would destroy society and the fabrics there with, and will make it a free for all or an out right sod-am and Gomorrah. All of which choosing Obama would be wrong for all and will be answerable to God in his second coming and those whom choose him are beholder to there choice in this election!!!
THIS IS NOT BECAUSE HE IS A BLACK MAN OR WHITE!!!
Not a sermon just something to think about.
The Republican Party has gone from giving the American people one of the worst presidencies in United States history to one of the worst presidential campaigns ever. That's some trajectory. Here's hoping that the "Grand Old Party" will never recover–the democratic spirit in the U.S. and the world can't be expected to survive its uncivilized nature forever.
A diva? What happened to Maverick? How sexist is that? I am no Palin fan, but it is clear, like Hillary, that women get bashed just for being women in the media and that is sad.
I would do the same as she because it is obvious to everyone except maybe McCain himself, that he has some really, really bad campaign "advisors" and they have pretty much lost him this race and now they are out backstabbing their VEEP choice.
Wow, they let the lipsticked pit bull out of her cage, and she's trashing the living room. Now she's merrily traipsing across a succession of battleground states, making it look less and less like McCain has any semblance of control over how this race is going. Didn't we see this coming?
Come November 4, she'll be headed back to Alaska. Will she try another foray into federal politics? Maybe, but it's hard to imagine. She's become this generation's Dan Quayle. History will judge her less harshly than her contemporaries, but it's going to take years for her to get beyond her own well-documented follies.
The world will see that this PICK by John McCain was a TOTAL JOKE. Even if he had given her the oppertunity to speak to the press earlier she would have failed.This PITBULL had NO TEETH and NO COMMONSENSE,case and point -her husband was in her office making decisions.John McCain made this pick solely to attract disgusted Hillary's supporters which was a TOTAL FAILURE.
REALLY? Didn't see that coming.
thats why people should be voting the obama ticket
Yes folks, this woman is indeed the Anti-Christ...
let her be she will be history in several weeks and the poor state of alska can deal with her craziness and lack of knowledge
While it is true that I have no respect for Ms. Palin's political argument,
I must admit that she is doing the right thing for her future political or otherwise. I can see a future talk show host role for you Ms Palin, because for whatever term you have left in Alaska you can kiss politics bye bye after that. But before you go I just want to say thanks for the memories.
Let's hope Alaska voters have the sense to vote her out of politics completely by 2012 rather than have to compete with a reincarnated "maverick." She, more than any one person on either side, has brought this presidential contest to new lows.
Her story is all about Sarah. What is in it for Sarah.
Sarah is ambitious. She didn't even blink when she was asked to be #2.
God help us should she ever be commander in chief.
"Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party."
That's perfect!! If she is the best that Republicans have to offer then Democrats will rule for a long, long time.
Watching Palin's stump speeches it is clear the campaign for 2012 has already started. Too bad for John McCain it's on his campaign's dime.
Throw the Republican campaign to the Democrats Sarah. You are in an Republican base and you have to do as told as what you want to do girl. Silly Silly Silly. Get your status back for Alaska.
This is hilarious! McCain and his lack of judgment reins once again. This was just a catastrophe waiting to happen, just sad that the truth is coming out later rather than sooner. This woman has PROVEN that she only does things that benefits her – the so called tax cuts in Alaska, the lies that she has told, the firing of her brother in law, the pretense of being a hokey mom with 150k in clothes to burn (so much for the walmart moms). She is a blatant idiot, but i must give her credit for waking up and at least proving herself to be the real Sarah Palin, cold and calculating. And now that the writing is on the wall she is trying to jump ship to think of her (failed) 2012 bid.
hey cnn,, why dont u report about that how obama hasnt released his birth certificate, his medical records, his law school day stuff,, etc etc..
quit posting this garbage
How many of you good republicans really want Todd Palin abusing his power behind the scenes in DC?
"Sarah" has put women's political gains in our country back two decades! I'd like to know what Cindy McCain has been thinking lately . . . .
People want to put John McCain and Sarah Palin in charge of our country when they can't even agree on how to run a campaign? Are you joking?
She comes across very unintelligent and seems to be expressing her own personal beliefs, mainly pro life opinions, than what her and McCain are going to do if they win. She seems more like she should be giving lectures at churches rather than being a politician.
It is a shame that the candidates cannot be on the same page, all it does it hurt the ticket, and with the division drawn so strongly along party lines, a ticket needs to be as strong as possible. Maybe it is just me, but I believe that an attempt in 2012 for her to run for President will be somewhat futile. As a moderate Republican, I will not vote for her in 2012 or any year, and she is why I am not voting for McCain. It is one thing to be strong about your stance on Christianity, but we, in my opinion should not make America the Christian version of Iran. The seperation clause of the Constitution clearly bars that from happening. If the conservate Christians want to be a dominate force in politics, they should do away with the Electorial College so that they can have their own party (Constitution Party) and not pollute the Repubican
The truth is McCain is a drag on her.
Without her he would lose fifthy states.
From the quote in the article:
Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
And THAT is NOT what we need in the White House!
The black widow prepareth to striketh...
This is not the type of group we need running our government. We need a team that can work together.
Obama and Biden are a good team. What Biden has said is simply relaying the briefing information from the Pentagon. All new presidents face crises, often this occurs very soon after election. They are being prepped NOW on possible scenarios. Obama is ready to lead from Day 1. I'm not sure at all about McCain. He can say he's been tested all he wants, I don't see how he's tested as President.
Boy, did I make a BIG mistake.....someone should have warned me!
Those are some great "quotes" from anonymous sources.
HA HA HA HA
Palins head grew too fast!! That is what you get for making a completely unqualified person to belive that they are ready to be the President of the United States LOL
She is just Dumb enough to BELIEVE you and NOW she wants HIS JOB!!!
Oh GAWD this is GOOD!!!
Run Run Run - 2012!!!!!
America Uberalis!
We need to SHUT THIS WOMAN DOWN.........It was a fluke that she ever became Gov, and a bigger fluke to get the nomination.....I am sure that John McCain regrets his political stunt now... Now Sarah go home to Alaska and deal with the mess waiting for you........For all you "Really Patrotic" Americans please follow her to Alaska.......
Are we surprised that she is doing all that? She is a very divisive person, whether it's to do with her party or her country. A good leader does not do that. Hopefully those people who are following her will open their eyes before November 4. So far her speeches, as well as John McCain's, are attack, attack, but with no clearly laid out plans as to what they are going to do concerning the issues important to the American people.
Don't put them in the white house because they will act the same way they are acting now.God help the United States of America.
It is quite obvious that Palin is looking out for herself. She knows that her own brand has been tarnished and she is trying to save face in order to run for 2012 and perhaps even a senate run (see Senator Stevens court tragedy unfolding). Should McCain lose, one of the questions that will come up is why did he choose Palin instead of a safer Pawlenty, Huckabee, or Romney?. Anyone who follows politics knows that this was a shotgun wedding of sorts (McCain: You Palin Woman help me with the base, my campaign is hemmorhaging" Palin: you old maverick, I don't care about you or your party its about me get it!"). McCain's campaign is going down and neither Palin or Joe the Plumber can save it.
The McCain campaign just needs to sit Palin down...she's so clueless and gimmicky...that it's become comical...and where do they get this notion that she's the most famous Governor in the U.S of A...no-one ever heard of her until he selected her...
Palin was a poor choice. Most women should have been able to determine that within minutes of seeing her. She did not rise to her position as Governor based on her intelligence. She got there because she is unethical and will do anything to gain power. She is a diva. She is a power seeker. Unfortunately, she is not intelligent enough to pull off the role.
MS.PALIN IS SEEN AS A JOKE TO EVERYONE ..SHE IS TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROBO CALLS THOUGH...HANK WILLIAMS JUST CALLED MY HOUSE IN CENTRAL PA WITH A MOUTH FULL OF
GARBAGE..DON'T LIKE HIS MUSIC ANYWAY..DON'T LIKE HIM NOW.
MAYBE THE NFL WILL FIRE HIM !!!
I don't blame her! I personally don't support the McCain/Palin ticket, but more power to her for trying to be more herself. McCain's campaign is obviously all over the place and back and forth so I think she should try and "bust free" as much as she can because if it stays on the current course, it looks like Obama is going to win and Palin will be on her own to defend herself, she has a bigger future ahead of herself then McCain does, he's pretty much done after this.
Sorry Mrs Palin you are such an airhead know nothing no one will take you seriously after this election.
I WOULD WATCH HER IN A TALK SHOW.
SHE SHOULD GO MORE TO THE CENTER &
SHED THE OLD CREEPS DICTATORIAL CRAP.
HE IS GOING DOWN & TAKING AS MANY PEOPLE
DOWN WITH HIM AS HE CAN. SHE HAS A FUTURE,
BUT NOT IF SHE STICKS WITH THE RIGHT WING CREEP.
WE LIKE HER BUT NOT FOR VP.
Let Palin be Palin. She is a Maveric remember?
wow, now the MCcain staff see Palin for what she is. I can't believe the RNC chose someone to energize the base when the base is the only thing they got. I am giving advice for free to the RNC please consult me as soon as possible.
thats what happens when you pick a beauty queen. She will run in 2012 and win her party nomination, but no one will ever vote for her, she tried to ban books, abused her power, and is charging women who were raped $2000.00 for a rape kit, she is pitiful. President obama will win in 2008 and 2016.
Only message Palin hears inside her empty head is 'God is great'. She is an empty headed religious fanatic.
Cheers!
If we never hear from her again, it will be too soon!!!
So much for Country First. Hope this nasty campaign implodes.
Is this the type of person we want running our government if McCain were to die? She's willing to stab her whole party in the back so that she can have a shot at 2012, but doesn't she realize that her party will not respect her after ruining it for McCain?
Sarah's already a legend in her own mind. She's just what this country doesn't need – AGAIN!!
Way to go Palin!!! I was just talking to a friend about this very issue. It did seem as though they set her up to fail. Maybe if she wasn't John McCain's running mate, she might have casted herself in a better spotlight. Who knows.
Vote Obama/Biden!!!
Don't let the stump speeches fool you: she'll be a Wahsington insider as soon as 2012 if not 2010. And for anyone who thinks Bush/Cheney was bad for the country, heaven forbid we ever have to get through a Palin/? administration.
LOL, i am not at all surprised; this was clearly evident in her strong will and character from the beginning. I applaud her! The way McCain aides have been running the campiagn is pathetic. Americans do not like to receive telemarketing calls, nor do they like receiving campaign calls; they are both irritating, as anyone with common sense knows. Likewise, the campaign has stumbled in focusing on attacking Obama on trivial, vague matters, such as the Bill Ayers connection.
I am voting for McCain, but his aides have not always done a good job of advising, etc. And Palin has the brains to know.
she has no idea of anything to do with how a country should run or what a VP's responsibilities are. Does she really see herself as a canditate for the presidency next time. She must be dreaming. She is the laughing stock of both parties.
BRAVO!!!! People IN THE LOOP seeing this woman for what she is: This "Diva" with no connection to those in her circle is so delusional that she thinks people like her?!! Methiinks itty bitty baby saywuh can talk a good game but when she is called out, the intense fragility of who SARAH PALIN really is bursts through!!!!
We cannot have this weak-willed feeble minded banshee in the White House!!!!
the puppet has a mind of it own
I still processing the 150 thousand in free clothes. I am still in disbelief. Change is coming........
Now, does this "news" really surprise anyone?
There's no doubt that Palin is nowhere near ready to hold high office, and it's equally obvious that McCain exercised extremely poor judgment in selecting her as his running mate.
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It's taken the McCain camp this long to figure out Palin's "not ready", when everyone but the most rabid right-wingers figured that out the first time she opened her mouth!
Just another reason to keep these oblivious republicans away from the White House.
The inside fighting is pretty entertaining. Never a dull moment with the McCain campaign. While we are loving the entertainmentthey bring, we can't wait for this election to be over so that we don't have deal with the McCain campaign and their tactics. Go Obama!!!!!
This is not surprising...we predicted this. We always saw Sarah Palin as in it for her own "celebrity" gain, and the fact that she was arrogant enough to think she had the substance and depth of national and international knowledge and critcal thinking not to blink when asked was scary!! McCain's choice of Palin shows his distasterous judgement and also putting politics ahead of what would be best for the American people...this is the worst political ticket the world has seen from America in my lfietime and thanks to the Republican base for making a joke out of politics espectially in these very delicate times...Canadians for a better world pray for an Obama/Biden victory!!!
Can you say "Tom Eagleton"?
Wow the wheels are falling off lol. Poke a fork in them ,their DONE!!
you guys hav not seeing any thing yet
Obama was very wise to pick Joe Biden who is very submitted to his leadership and who we all know has exhausted all his political ambitions, so Obama does not have to worry about Joe Biden having selfish ambitions for his political future.
Mad dog on the loose... I guess she back fired ehh McCain?
sounds like the GOP trying to spin some of her unfortunate moments as 'maverick'
If she had been vetted PROPERLY they would have found out about this streak in her. It's been evident for some time she's setting herself up 2012.
There's still no question she was mishandled but what does it say about her when she puts her own self interests above her running mate and the party. As the lies and misrepresentations continue to come out about how she has been "running" the state she'll fade away. If she thinks she's being scrutinized now then wait until she tries a run for the nomination.
Palin will continue to throw John McCain under the "Straight Talk Express" every chance she gets. It's all about Sarah the same as when she ran in Alaska.
Palin is a dangerous person. She will expend nothing to get her way. Look at her ex-brother in law. The people in Alaska are not for her anymore. This country cannot grow with McCain/Palin.
The Republican Party left me. I didn't leave the Republican Party.
Obama/Joe " the Senator".
this article is interesting, but predictable
It is unforunate that rogues in our country get rewarded. The media in its quest for sensation has provided over the top coverage of Palin. She is basking in this notorious glory and she will be cashing her chips as soon as this election is over.
If McCain had fully vetted Palin, he would have learned that Sarah is all about Sarah. The sports center that left the town 2 million dollars in debt, the attempt to fire Wooten, the bridge to nowhere.....all the work of a woman who gets her way with a wink and a smile, rather than brains and hard work.
John McCain should not be surprised that Sarah is now selling him out.
I love it.
Obama/Biden '08
No need to scream and holler at the pigs(or bulldogs) after the barn door has been thrown wide open.
Dear Sarah has been exposed to the glory of the national spotlight, I don't think there is any looking back. Even if it means shaking off that old gray-haired dude.
Similarly Joe the plumber wants to represent us as a Congressman. No selfish motive here – this is all for you Ohio/America.
wow this is not surprising. she's all for herself. If I was todd i would demand a DNA test of all those kids..
I can't stand her. She is annoying and every word she says is just pure stupidity.
The only reason why McBush does not want to tax the rich is because he does not want to tax himself.
Like this comes as a "BIG" surprise!!!!! Welcome to realty Mccain Camp!!
She always steps on the head of the person with her to reach the next rung of the ladder so this doesn't surprise me at all.
HA! this woman is such a joke.
The choice of Gov palin did what it was suppose to do, excite the base. She now should just stay on script so as not to damage her own political life.
Maybe it wasn't a slip when Palin stated at one time, to paraphrase: and a Palin/McCain administration!
What a shame....if indeed this is true....what a shame!
You get what you "pay" for. Obama/Biden '08 & '12!!!
Why use a fancy foreign word like "diva" when the good old American term "drama queen" fits so well?
Palin's self-promoting independent streak is the price that a one-time impulsive risk-taking fighter pilot has brought upon himself.
Palin is a self-serving political hack that will be exposed as a fraud.....She brings out the worst of America.....Ms. Palin says everything about how Senator Mccain would govern....
I am living in Canada and I cannot believe what is going on with the McCain – Palin ticket. If you want to opinion of a outsider looking in. I can't believe McCain picked this lady to be VP. To all the supporters who think she is qualified to be President of the United States of America you are really un-informed. It really is a joke watching some of these rallys and speeches that are being made by the McCain-Palin ticket. If I could vote I would support Obama/Biden. How can you as Americans support 8 years of Bush and think that McCain and Palin will change America? I just don't get it!
He created the monster that is biting his -ss back! Wow! Shame on him! Another example of bad judgement!!!!
wow.. the McSame campaign is coming undone. It's surprising how MsSame can make the argument for experience when, he has far more experience in running campaigns and still failing, and failing miserably.
Experience means nothing if you're not competent, and McSame is incompetent.
If you think of this objectively, McCain is not qualified to run the small business Joe the plumber wants to buy.
Vote Early, Vote Obama and Vote for a great future for all Americans.
Does it surprise anyone that Palin is "going rouge"? Just look at her history. She has a trait of stabbing her political allies in their backs whenever it can be used it as a stepping stone in her own career. Did McCain's people actually think they could trust her to do anything else?
This is what you get for not Vetting properly, McCain chose her for her looks the buggage has been overwhelming, we are annoyed, you have taken our party to a new low, it is time to regroup and let rebuild the republican party. I have voted for Obama, this country deserves a good competent president.
This is getting really, really interesting.
Keep digging Sarah. Maybe Alaskans couldn't see the whole picture, but the "liberal media" is going to make sure everyone sees it. The tone of this article reminds me very much of the circulating email written by Anne Kilkenny, whom knows you well, back in August.
maybe john magoo should read the internet to see how well his diva is doing.
i'm john mccain and i have discovered the internet.
keep in mind, this is the woman who wants to go shake things up in congress once she is VP. She has no regard for the Constitution, her family, campaign advisors, no one. How could anyone sleep at night knowing she is one 72 year old's heartbeat away from being the leader of the Free World?
so is things really falling apart in Mc Cain's camp ?
Just really POWER HUNGRY....and tsk, tsk, she had nothing to do with Troopergate.....GET REAL!!!!!
Palin seems to say "yeah" a lot.
That says it all!
I think Mccain made a big mistake to take sara palin as vip,she only had make things worse for him and the party.You gotta think before you say something and that was king salomo's way
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McCain his always saying he has bn tested, how? just to choose his VP was a failure..............................what else do we need??????????????
And we expect a McCain/Palin presidency to get something done if they are elected? He doesn't have the support of his own party, nor his own President. How in gawds earth is he going to lead this country forward? This isn't a maverick! This is someone not fit to lead. I can hardly believe I'm saying this because it wasn't that long ago that McCain was very respectable in my eyes.
None of this really comes as a surprise. It is very clear that the McCain campaign rushed with their descision for Palin as the running mate and the honeymoon is clearly over. Palin may have had a shot on the national scene after she developed more experience, but she alone is responsible for her lack of knowledge, inappropriate comments and implications on Obama and her overall demeanor. I do not believe she has a chance nationally and should stick politics in Alaska. I will be voting for Obama but I lost a lot of respect for John McCain (8 years ago....I voted for him in my state's primary over Bush). He's is no longer thinking of his country but of winning and his decisions (Palin-VP etc) are indicitive of that. It's really too bad. An Obama win will give the country the best chance nationally and internationally. "Obama/Biden 2008!!!"
McCain, having seen all these, Is Palin ready to be president? Please be your own judge and evaluate your judgement in vice president selection. Better vote Obama/Bidden ticket for the future of your children even if you believe you have no future left.
She played in the court of the big league when she was hardly ready for a kindergartden playground round. She could have taken care of herself better, but she sold her soul to the devil. As the great Maria Callas said when, at the beginning of her career, even though she needed a lot of exposure still, she was offered a major part at La Scala in Milan that she was not ready for, she turned it down and said: "I will only sing it when I am ready for it". 20 years later she confessed that one of the big secrets of her legendary success was "to know when to say no!".
Palin could learn something here. It is more how she sold herself than the fact that she just did it. And how she sold herself? Cheap, low, arrogantly and unintelligently. As the saying says: "You can fool evryone sometimes, and you can fool some poeple all the time. But you cannot fool everyone all the time".
I don't believe that anyone in the McCain campaign is surprised by Palin's self-seeking tendencies – those have been on display for quite a while. In several instances (Troopergate, the bridge to nowhere and the personal misuse of Alaskan funds), Palin has displayed a selfishness that is cavalier at best, if not downright carnivorous.
Palin was picked purely to appeal to the extreme right, in an effort to consolidate the swiftly crumbling Republican base – she was an emergency measure, a stopgap, if you will. Her character or her judgment weren't really concerns for McCain or his campaign, and as a result, they've forfeited their right to complain about her. (Not that I mind hearing those complaints!)
The McCain campaign trembling in the wake of its self-created disaster is not unlike an appalled scientist screaming, "IT'S ALIVE!" when the Frankensteinian monster awakes. Really. If the only difference between a hockey Mom and a pit-bull is lipstick, then the only difference between a Frankenpalin and a Frankenstein is... an exquisitely expensive wardrobe. If only all cannibals were as well-dressed.
Palin will feed on those who built her up; that is what her species does. I'm tempted to bring in all sorts of tired metaphors about black widows, but... Well, those would be in poor taste.
Ahem. This is Garak, over and out.
Admiral Ackbar is an Obama supporter
looks like the pitbull with lipstick has turned on her master. It's McCain's own fault really. He had no idea who she was or what she stood for and now it's coming back to bite him in the butt.
Palin is very ambitious woman. I pray that she will not succeed her evil desire.
This is fun, watching the bushbots bicker and blame ... they also keep bringing up Joe 'the unlicensed, tax dodging' Plummer .... keep up the good work, Barack Obama and Joe Biden can start getting the people together to fix mcstain's and the chimp's colossal destruction of our proud nation ...
thisis the exact reason the shouldn't havemade her into a puppet in the first place... as a stunge democrat, i'm not shy to say i admire the lady... but when she first burst onto the scene it seemed as though she was being remoted around by McCain'saidesand not McCain himself cause as much as they like to call him a rebel or maverick, it's clear`that he's doing things that nancy pfotenheir (i know that spelling's wrong) etc is telling him... i like teh guy but they ruined him!!!
andrepublicans, ya'll know you would vote for elmo if he was ur nomine no matter how wrong he would be for the country and the world!!!
palinshould do her she can run all she wants in 2012...
Go home Sarah......and, please, stay there and don't resurface in 2012! You've probably got at least four years of legal and ethical problems to work through.....
I think its pretty obvious that Palin is looking out for herself. I hope my GOP buddies realize the mistake Mccain has made and Mccain needs to drop her from the ticket NOW. I would admire and respect him more if he admits he made a bad choice and chooses someone else. A true leader realizes his mistakes and bad choices, he admits them openly and corrects them wisely. Mccain has until Nov. 4 2008 to get my vote 100% right now he's at 50.5 % I think alot of people will respect him more and vote for him if he admits he made a bad choice.
i say let her go...let her go by herself and get interviewed by anyone but sean hannitym and ket her make a fool of her self as a national figure...2012...give me a break....do we republicans want to lose agin in 4 years?
The campaign's handling of Sarah Palin has been inept. They have shouted to the world - she's not ready to be a serious political player. It is a direct result of their strategic choices that the only one of the presidential candidates with any real-world executive experience is considered too inexperienced for the executive branch - incredible!
Their advice to stonewall troupergate has made it much worse than it would have been if Governor Palin had continued to cooperate as she intended.
Frankly the best chance McCain has of winning in the last 10 days is for Palin to shake off the handlers and communicate their message at every opportunity - and if she occasionally disagrees, then it proves she actually things. (I doubt therefor I think!)
As far as 2012, her best option is to win in 2008. I think the campaigners are trying to build a case for not blaming them so they can have a job in 2010 and 2012.
Hey, if Palin runs against Obama in 2012, Obama is all but guaranteed a second term!! Palin can rally the ever-shrinking Republican base, but no one else.
Go Obama/Biden '08/'12
I was for McCain until he picked this person. It is not her sex that I deride, there are many capable intelligent women that I would have voted for. It is her complete and utter ignorance wrapped inside complete and utter arrogance. This is George W in a skirt.
I greatly fear a democratic whitehouse coupled with a democratic congress, but not as much as I fear the possiblity of this women as the President. She doesn't handle process questions well? Give me a break. John McCain has pushed a complete incompentent on us and for that alone I must vote for Obama. Although I do it with almost equal reservation.
Millions and millions of Americans knew she was not a good choice. Republicans have only themselves to blame for their stupidity. But I guess after the Bush years republicans have been dumbed down.
good for saerah...its a bad ticket and she should have the least to do with it as possible
but if they bring up joe the plumber one more time im gonna snap
It is apparent that Sarah Palin is not a team player or ever intended to be one. She is in this presidential race for herself and envisions herself as a "great president" rather than a V.P. Did you not hear her the other day saying that she was in charge of the Senate?? She better start reading the Constitution of the United States rather than her own "dream books."
Go Obama/Biden
awwwwww she's just like Cheney!!!
lOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE UNRAVELING FOR THE McCain Campaign
Remember a "Divided House House Cannot Stand" It may be time for McCain to regain his dignity and tell Palin to tone herself down. The retoric is not doing him or the party any good. In McCain case it seeems to be why should a man lose his soul. And lose a race.
This is what happens when you panic and pick a running mate that you have not vetted. A half hour together is not enough to really get to know the person when they are a complete unknown.
And this is a suprise to anyone?! The only reason she ran for political office was to replace the "old boys" club with her own. I honestly believe that she imagines she is the top of the ticket!
Well, it's official, the republicans have chewed off three legs and they are still caught in the trap, 10 days before the election and they are already making excuses for their dismal campaign!
"They insisted she needed time to get briefed on issues on the national and international stage she was not familiar with and has never dealt with, and on McCain’s long record."
How does this not negate McCain's "experience?"
No candidate in either leading party has experience being president. The best we can look for are presidential qualities.
Just go vote already people!
A Maverick against a maverick – does that make her an anti-maverick?
i am a life long republican but why should i vote for this mess? this is like a joke to me.
obama 08
we all knew this. its just coming out now.
god save us all if she ends up in the white house.
Good. Let her cut her own campaign's throat. Her self-centered behavior is a harbinger of what could be in the White House.
No thanks.
Palin "going rogue" LMAO!!
I'll make the popcorn. This is going to be GOOD!
what a joke palin is and mccain
I'd never say that I don't think Sarah Palin is a good person. I will however say that from day one, most rational people were aware of the dire consequences for McCain. This was an ill-fated and ill-conceived plan on McCain's behalf. While some years from now Palin may have a chance in the National political forum, she clearly isn't right now. Any sane voter or follower of this election realizes this. MY problem is that McCain has made ONE political decision thus far...and it doesn't speak well for his "decisions to be made under fire."
Can you say "IMPLOSION!?" Keep cranking that hurdy-gurdy handle and more craps gonna come out. Just like a celebrity. She's letting it go to her head...
You see what happens when you pick someone, you know NOTHING about. Mccain tried to get the Hiliary vote....and failed miserably. We cannot have these two people in the white houes. They do not even have the same political values....they are dividers not uniters.
VOTE BECUASE OF ISSUES NOT RACE OR SPECIAL INTERESTS
AMERICA in 08'!!!!!
History is prolog, she took the jobs of every one that appointed her to positions. McCain called this being a marvic again judgement.
By all accounts, Sarah Palin had an amazing life in Alaska. Governor of a beautiful state, a great advocate for the people, a beautiful family, etc. I don't think her V.P. run did anything for her credibility; instead it turned her into a national joke. It did give her name recognition & she will probably make big bucks off that but I don't see her as a serious player on the national stage. From the beginning, I've always pictured her in one of those "No Excuses" commercials. (Do they still make those jeans?) I think she should spend her time making nice with the Alaskans as they've been turned off by her antics, as well. I wish her & her family long & happy lives in Alaska.
Obama-Biden '08! Yes We Can and Yes We Will!!
You go girl! Back to Alaska....and don't come back no more, no more....
she fights, some generals in iraq want victory some are wishy washy.i really respect her.
They are falling apart. This is what happens when you pick someone that no one knows. Plus, when you operate in the spirit of division, you shouldn't be suprised that it comes back to bite you in the booty! If they win this election, then there was probably some foul play involved.
Obama-Biden 08 & 12
I think Sarah Palin is a better politician than McCain's campaign of party dinosaurs will allow her to be. The main campaign seems incapable of sticking to a message or narrative, and Palin–who didn't become a governor accidentally or on a whim–is reacting to their bad advice and lack of talent. She drags the ticket down only because her nomination reflects on McCain's judgment. She may have a future still, she's just got to win the blame game.
I love it. The McCain camp is getting exactly what they deserve and it proves once and for all that she was not properly vetted. This woman is all about usurping power for herself and abusing it.
If people really believe that McCain/Palin is better for America than Obama/Biden then they really have a screw loose.
A tumbling down, a tumbling down. Sarah don't bother looked towards 2012 we saw enough of you to last a life time. Go back to Alaska and Bake!
like Lady Thatcher, SP will end up as her own worst enemy
They are just figuring this out?? Get rid of her. Now.
Unless of course, the time stamp is when the item is published, not when it is submitted. But really, I feel I post well reasoned comments that don't make it, I then I look at the stuff that does......
Imagine this woman nuclear codes. McCain made a GIGANTIC mistake in choosing this woman...CLEARLY demonstrates his inability to make sound reasonable judgments and his unfitness to be President.
Seriously think about the woman being a heartbeat away from the presidency.....with the real probability of being the President of the United States of America...Leader of the Free World.
What?? Sarah Palin a self-interested opportunist? Oh my, what a huge surprise!
Just like she is trying to divide the nation she is now taking on her running mate. Divisive woman. That is not the kind of leadership we need
wow this is a well oiled machine, they aren't on the same page as the RNC, they aren't on the same page with the VP, they aren't on the same page as the American People, and come November 4th, we will show John McCain that we are on the same page, with Barack Obama
I am not a republican. But just the notion that Gov. Palin sees herself as the new leader of the party is enough to worry me about the future of the party. Our country works best when we are able to balance the way we elect our goverment. Now is a good time to take a hard look at where the party is, what the real identity is, real message, new leadership. It is imperative that the party moves on from the disaster that the McCain-Palin has been. this is not reflective of the party of Ronald Reagan by any means. The party seems faceless, out of touch with the american people and their real needs, unable to relate to the crisis we are facing (economy,jobs,foreclosures,health care,education) contrary to what we are hearing from McCain goverment does play a role (an important) in dealing with this challenges...This is too important for all of us and is required that competent,inteligent,well seasoned leaders emerge and take a handle of the future of the party of Lincoln....for the sake of the United States of America....
Obama/Biden 08
For Palin 2012 there must be a Obama 08.
We finally found the WMDs! I guess you can call her talking back Words of McCain's Destruction.
I find Palin more appealing after hearing this. She may in fact be the real maverick on the McCain/Palin ticket. McCain's campaign, his nomination of her, and especially the way they treated her only convinced me McCain was being trendy rather than the "original maverick" he claims. All of his political decisions have been all highly calculated, but totally irrational. I don't agree with her values, but Palin probably is intelligent and a great governer. Alaska loves her, but this campaign has turned her into a prop by presenting her proudly and then trying to muzzle her. I'm only sorry that we didn't get to see more of the real unscripted version of herself at the start of the campaign.
Hillary's campaign had similar infighting amongst her and her strategist at the end. And like McCain she used the same fear tactics in her final days. I suppose when you can't agree on a vision, distraction is all you have left. I don't plan on voting for McCain/Palin, but at least Palin seem to be following her instincts. I wish her the best of futures.
Sarah Palin is known to stab people in the back and McCain is not an exception.
How irritating to see a once respected news channel stoop to "sowing seeds" of dissension from unnamed sources with the election so close and in the balance! You sound more and more like MSNBC and all the RINO conservatives who are more interested in splashy displays of self promotion than sacrifice for a cause greater than themselves. You begin to resemble state run news organizations such as Pravda. Make no mistake about it. You will all reap what you have sown and unleashed on the soul of this nation. And when you start your mealy mouth self examinations and intellectual introspections in the years to come it will finally dawn on you that there is no turning back .....and what you have helped to foist on the People.They only wanted"straight talk". Thanks for nothing!!!
Palin was a stupid choice and I am glad she is causing trouble for the campaign. Hopefully she will not be able to cause trouble for the rest of us. I was watching the McCain talking about job loss and I just wanted to point out that the last 8 years have proven that corporate tax cuts do not equal job creation and I hope nobody falls for this again.
Sorry about the incorrect spelling of "against" in my previous blog
Lays on my couch, soda on my left, popcorn on my right.... JUST trying to enjoy the show!!! I have a feeling that it's not going to have a happy ending.
Well it looks like Palin wants the top spot... Seeing 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in her grasp, not the VP mansion. I heard about the dissay in the RNC; but in the DNC seems work as usual. They are steady as a ship on a calm sea. Looking at the RNC well it is bumpy and people running off at their mouths. The 150,000 dollars of clothing? The cost of her make-up artist. Something about this makes you wonder. Even if McCain was in the lead, she could incidentally cost him the election.
She wants to hold news conferances, she is not bright, even Obama was a bit irritated about his telling about being tested, but seeing that the whole world wants Obama for Presidents and that is including our friends to the North.
Palin is a loose cannon, McCain is trying to keep from sinking into oblivion. Remember she had no clue to what a VP does... She could not answer any Supreme court decision that she did not agree on, she could not answer anything about Bankruptcy. She went on back to energy. She is a reformer when she wanted to stop scientist to continue to do go work.
Just read about what she is all about, I did... McCain said she is the most popular Gov. in the whole United States, well she is not mine, mine is Ed Rendell, he has more expriernce then she;
1 he was a DA of Philadelphia
2 he was a mayor of Philadelphia
3 he was Gov. pennsyvania
I have no problem about people having guns, but if you live on the outskirts of a city that has the highest crime rate per capita, and drive by shootings? 5 Philly police officer were killed by criminal who should not have any guns.
I have to stop, but go out and vote, please.
Go Obama/Biden08/12
She's a maverick right? What did the McCain camp think would happen? Can't wait to see who is the first to write a book about this campaign – talk about finger pointing. If Palin decides to run for the senate or the top job later on, she bertter be prepared for some interesting ads to be run. Remember, what goes around comes around – so be prepared because all of your talk in 2008 will come back to bite you in the end.
If anyone can get this message to Sarah Palin, I would appreciate it.
Dear Sarah,
I really liked you when I first heard about you a couple of months ago. I thought that you were Godly and very likeable. However, I did not think that you were ready to be Vice President of the United States. I had already decided to vote for the Obama/Biden ticket, but you did cause me to take another look at John McCain.
But now, I hardly see the Christian values in your character that I thought would be there. The way that you talk down and try to belittle Barack Obama is offensive to me. You don't have to put people down to build yourself up. I thought that you would be a different type of politician... a Christian role model. But for whatever reasons, you have chosen to play dirty.
I have never voted for a Democrat before because I am Pro-Life. Yet, I have decided that I cannot be a one or two issue voter any more. I will be casting my vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I believe that many Christian principles better are achieved under a Democratic policies (Healthcare for everyone, tax cuts to the majority of the people, and ending this nonsense war).
Sarah, I wish you the best and your beautiful family, but I can not give you my vote. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Like we didn't see all this coming..
Ive been calling this woman dangerous from day 1.
Yes, she plays the dumb role really good, BUT that does not detract from her motives. I beleive the Republican party will tear this woman down as quickly as they built her up.
This is scary, and telling of McCain's misjudgment in picking the right VP for the America
Obama' 2012
IF YOU ARE THAT AGREE WITH PALIN/MCCAIN, STOP WRITING COMMENTS, GET OUT AND VOTE, AND VOTE NOW.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED, THEN ASK SOMEBODY ELSE TO VOTE, OR MAKE A DONATION, OR WHATEVER YOU DO, PLEASE SPEND YOUR TIME AND ENERGY ON MAKING A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION.
This is priceless. This infantile finger-pointing makes Hillary's campaign look orderly and adult. Sarah Palin has a history of looking out for herself only. When her husbands step-mother, who is pro-choice, ran to replace her as mayor of Wasilla, Palin hand-selected her opponent and openly pushed her supporters to campaign against her mother-in-law; when Palin's supporters called her mother-in-law a "baby killer," she just looked the other way and let the process take its course, which inevitably led to her understudy getting elected. Her record and personal history shows that she puts personal ideology and ambition above all else – including family – and she will do whatever it takes to make a name for herself.
The only problem is that John McCain was too caught up in his own dreams of becoming president that he willingly threw everything he believed aside and chose Palin as his VP. She was clearly not ready and not vetted, but she would not let that get in the way of her road to the White House. Fortunately she has proven that she is way out of her league, and the American people have not been fooled by this latest attempt to distort and gloss over a politician's character. She is an unqualified, uneducated, self-serving, erratic, extremist ideologue.
I am a life-long Democrat, but the GOP needs to dump this woman fast, for its own sake and for the sake of the country. We need a viable second party for our system to thrive, and Sarah Palin will burn down the GOP's tent if that's what it takes to get herself power.
I have heard enough about Palin's executive experience, which she says is more than Baraack Obama. Running a state that is still under the federal guidelines dosen't give her a wealth of experience. Look at the population of Alaska, now look at the population of the United States as a whole, big difference. Can't answer questions put to her oops they forgot to rehearse that issue. Look at advisers of the repub. ticket. They don't seem to be so taken by her "maverick" back hills persona. What's happened Palin? Your foot getting to big for your mouth.
From the beginning Palin has shown she is not VP material, and God forbid President........her interviews, her troopergate, her wardrobe, her lies, her values, her religion, and when you take a good look when McCain and Palin are together, McCain hangs his head, This was the wrong discission to make her VP, they knew it then and now they are regretting it........McCain boasts about Change, the only change he has is changing his mind from day to day, he isn't consistant on any issue, he seems to know (or think he knows more) about Obama's policies than his own.........This is a sure sign of OLD AGE. If you don't think the terrorists of the world and other countries aren't going to test McCain you are crazy.......he would be the first to be tested, to see what a 72 year old man and his VP that is short a few bricks from a wagon load.......what they would do..........and with McCain's Love for War mentality he would put us into World War III
All it took was a little time for the truth about Sarah Palin to become apparent.
First, she proved - repeatedly - that she can't field a simple question with an intelligent answer. Then, she claimed to be vindicated in the "troopergate" investigation - despite publicly-available evidence to the contrary. Next, we learned that the RNC has spent almost $200,000 on her wardrobe and makeup (more than was spent on the foreign policy advisor, and it shows). And now we hear that - surprise! - she's in this for herself.
John McCain will regret selecting her for the rest of his life. Hopefully, the rest of us won't have to suffer along with him. I'm disgusted. And I'm voting for Obama.
I don't want this person to be my vice president. I'll take Biden over Palin any day of the week. The guy may not be as smooth a talker as Barack (Who is?!), but nobody can deny he's a good man.
OBAMA '08
I SAID FROM DAY ONE THAT THIS INCOHERENT, INCOMPETENT, BABBLING DIMWIT WOULD TORPEDO MCCAIN AND HIS CHANCE TO WIN.
NEVER BEEN HAPPIER TO BE RIGHT!
Isn't her 15 minutes up yet?
The advisors are confirming who the real Palin is. She is a mistake for our country. No McCain. No Palin. Wake up America, we already know the effects of a White House that worries about self goals and agenda. Vote Obama!
That's the Alaskan Way...
Todd's not standin' around for his health..wink, wink.
Sarah's lack of knowledge is more relied
upon for that help of her number one dude..except
for when Thomas Muthee is needed...
WOW!!!!!!! What a surprise
Country First?
By "diva" I think they mean "maverick." Serves them right.
I think this was predictable. Just look at how well she treated fellow Republicans in Alaska. I'd like more of the real Sarah Palin to come out just so people would see who she really is before they cast their vote.
This women is a huge danger to america, uneducated and disconnected except for the republican christian base. If McCain had picked a women like Kay Baily Hutchenson I would not be so petrified if a 72, four-time melinoma cancer victim got elected.
Can you imagine what would happen if Palin ended up as President, this is a women who believes in the RAPTURE the first time a foreign country went after us ...would Palin push the RED BUTTON?
that is what she does, good that you realized..
look at her past...she kicked out the Mayor of Wasilla who encourged her to join the city council. The then Alaskan governor, asked her to be his lieutanant and then again she back stabbed him to become governor. It was long time coming but I knew that would happen.. Good luck Mcain
Palin was McCain's wrong choice. McCain failed in his first presidential test. President's first test start with selection of running mate. And McCain judgement was absolutely wrong. He went after glamour than substence. In his opinion Obama is a celebrity, so he thought to counter Obama with Palin the celebrity. But he ignored basic thing and that thing is qualification. I seriously doubt McCain judgement.
Other failed judgement of McCain was keep doing negative campaign even if it was not working. McCain failed to understand American's sentiment and current issues american facing then how can he understand the issue being faced by people of other part of the world. Obama is the best choice for this term, very balanced, very calm, takes correct decisions and right time. Do not lose his composure at time of crisis. Obama shows what is he during primary campaing and still showing what he is upto. He is real person and pain of normal american is in his heart.
I just read about this on Huffington Post.
Keep up the bad work McCain and Palin. I knew that the negative energy you guys are spewing would boomerang back at you and you would destroy yourselves.
Keep up the robocalls, nasty ads, and trash talking.
Obama/Biden 2008/2012.
MUTINY!
lol
obama '08!
If she knew off the bat that she was being fed the wrong info, she could have said something... She could have altered her tailored statements.. It only shows how clueless she is.
The caricature seemed to have been art imitating real life. She is no
even up to George Bush's level, and after eight years he is still not ready to be president. If Chaney was not ruining the country and our reputation the depth to which we would have sunken is beyond imagination.
Give the USA a break vote for a change. Obama/Biden 2008.
Self destruct.
Power corrupts, this woman is DANGEROUS! But hot....VPILF sure.... VP? NEVER.
This Should Officially Solitify Any Undecideds, To Go For The Obama/Biden Ticket. Do You Really Want This Kind Of Stuff Going On In The White House.
Okay, maybe in eight years she will be better informed, although I doubt it. You can fix 'uneducated" but you can't fix "stupid"!
SEE WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH A PALIN ADMINISTRATION:
LIES, DECIET, ANDISTRUST
For once I can honestly respect something Sarah Palin has done. It's about time she decides to put matters into her own hands and let "Sarah be Sarah." While I still don't support most of her political views and will definitely not be voting for her and McCain, she just earned an ounce of respect from me for finally giving the American people to see a more genuine side of her. Kudos, Sarah! Go Obama!!
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
Ok, now tell us how that's a pundit? Go ahead you neocon freaks, tell us how your goddess in taxpayers disguise is being 'beaten up' by the media. This is the CAMPAIGN THAT WORKS FOR HER....telling you that she is completely selfish and suffers from A.D.D.....who cares about special needs children, SHE is a special needs primadonna!
"Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Diva, my you-know-what! Dream on, Sarah.......she's a mean and scary woman!
Is anyone actually surprised?
Well duh. Everyone knows shes completely insane and unfit to run any office. We don't need a 'rogue' running the show. We need a sound elected official.
this woman is dangerous and needs to be shut down.... any thought of her running for president in 2012 has got to be crushed.... she's a liar and cheat, not to be trusted and is a Bush Republican in the worst possible way..... NO PALIN EVER
Proof that you can't control her...she's power hungry...and we don't need a power hungry VP in office....we've had one for the past 8 years, and we all see how THAT turned out.....
OBAMA-BIDEN 2008
Too funny.
I think this is why most Presidential candidates VET THEIR VP CHOICES. Judgment good.
Obama '08
MC CAIN IS TO BE BLAMED FRO CHOOSING IN EEXPEIENCE LIKE PALIN. DID HE PUT COUNTRY FIRST IN HIS CHOICE OF VP? NO. WINNING ELECTION FIRST..... COUNTRY LAST. THAT IS MCCIAN FOR YOU. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, well...John McCain cut off his nose to spite his face.
SO – exactly what ticket are republicans voting for? And if this is going on now, what would have happened if they were elected? I think there are many republicans who can't wait for Nov 5th so they can put this to bed and stop talking up a chaotic ticket.
Ths ship is sinking, the wheel have fallen off the straight talk express, and the fat lady is singing. She is going to make it look like it's McCain fault so she has a chance at some sort of position in the GOP.
What a way to thank a guy for a $150,000 make over.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ship is strating to drown , way to go mcsame and caribou barbie.
“going rogue”??? Sarah Palin is and has been all about herself. She is becoming the campaign's "Maverick" which John McCain has championed, that is until the message was embodied by Palin and is now scuttling his campaign. The poor judgment side of McCain's choice glares brightly in the public's view. Palin will now be seen in the Republican Party as a non-team player, which she always has been, and blamed for the election defeat. Bottom line, she is a misfitted amateur playing in the big leagues. Maybe the Evangelical Christian will want to form their own Party with Queen Palin at the helm.
She is playing year 2012 already. It sad that she seems to be more interested in her personal succes than being a good team player. Not a good choice. Poor McCain.
So then, what are the Obama folks saying to the gaffe-tastic Biden side of the ticket? How about reporting that too...
Mccain is to blame, he knew palin wasn't ready and yet he offered her the vp spot, and now the GOP are denying sarah palin of her freedom of speech, she cant even speak to the media alone... if palin is disagreeing so much with john mccain maybe there should be another debate between palin and mccain to see who the real maverick is...
She has her own agenda and it doesn't include John Mc Cain. She is one sly fox!
Wow! They can't even get their stuff together within their own party?! This should NEVER have come out of the advisers mouth. You wouldn't dare see an Obama adviser say something like this about Biden. Yet another area where McCain should take notes from "The Man"!
OBAMA '08!!!
This woman is obviously not qualified to step in as President at this time; however, she is a masterful politician and a skilled speaker. I think she is spot on to look out for herself. McCains dreams are gone; Sarah's are the future and I say...You Go Girl !!!!!
Anyone who would seriously give this shallow woman credence for the Vice Presidency or leader of the Republican Party ought to have their heads examined. Starting with John McCain, of course. Her (and the cult part of the Republican Party) view of the United States and the world is so narrow it frightening.
This is astoundingly bad news for John McCain. Nobody in the McCain campaign likes Palin, and after this, I firmly believe that she will run for president in 2010.
Its falling apart!
PALIN IS DANGEROUS, NOT JUST DANGEROUSLY STUPID, BUT DANGEROUS TO OTHERS AND THE COUNTRY!
SEND THIS FOOL BACK TO MOOSE COUNTRY AND KEEP HER THERE!
We are seeing the true colors of Palin. Need we say more?
Go Obama/Biden '08 !!!
Looks like Sarah is becoming John McCain's worst nightmare. The bride of Frankenstein is breaking out as the campaign sinks.
You independents better jump on the Barack ship. It's not to safe over there on McCain's sinking ship. As you can see everybody else – and yes even Republicans have already jumped ship.
Obama/Biden 08
The Change We "All" Can Believe In (not just small towns)
I appreciate Palin's efforts to derail the McCain campaign.
And yes we know TAINOPWER:
Obama was born in the US and is a citizen so don't even try to start it again. We all know you are off your meds and can't help yourself.
Obama 08/12 for a better America
Governor Palin is highly intelligent, honest and "down to earth". She
will make an excellent VP. Stop all the negatives from the Obama
team. I want to hear who paid for Obama's clothes, who paid for his
trip to see his grandmother, and, where did the 605 million in donations come from when America's economy is so poor at this time. Senator McCain will be "THE President" who will lead America to victory and save our economy. Governor Palin will be taught well
from President McCain and will be able to lead our country if some-
thing happens to the President. However, my 83 old mother says that
President McCain will be around for a long time!! With age comes
knowledge!!
How on earth can Mccain expect us to respect his judgment after picking this rookie as his VP.
I wonder if he even plan to win in the first place.
A lot of people do not plan to fail but they fail to plan.
I see the end of the road for McCain on November 4th.
Americans cannot be fooled.
Period!
If it weren't so sad, it would be funny. It is truly the "perfect storm." Everything they touch turns to crap. Divine intervention for a struggling nation. OBAMA!
Bush/Cheney were to Halliburton, what McCain/Palin would be to Exxon Mobil.
There's the old adage "when you find yoruself in a deep hole, stop digging". Palin isn't smart enough to figure that out. If she becomes the standard bearer for the Republican party, then they are in deep, deep trouble. Most objective people with any measure of intelligence have figured out she perhaps reached her level of competence as the Mayor of Wasilla, if not before.
now it's time for Main Stream America to say,
"I TOLD YOU SO!"
Even GOP KNOW S THE TRUTH THAT PALIN CAN'T BE TRUSTED–
ABUSE OF POWER ABUSE OF POSITION ABUSE ABUSE ABUSE
Sarah's future is not as a politician. I guarantee she will get a nice fat contract at Fox....
As a conservative, I'm voting more for Gov. Palin than Sen. McCain. I can see why she would be struggling with his group of left leaning handlers.
Hmm one MORE reason NOT to vote for this ticket.... like I even needed another.
When the ship is sinking – it's everyone for herself baby!
Well I guess we have to give Palin a little credit, – she is a bit smarter than she talks.
The sooner she is off the airwaves the better,
She thinks Robo-calls are irritating. Has anyone honestly told her she is irritating.
Good riddance. Not soon enough
God save the Republican Party from Gov. Palin's leadership.
THIS GOES DIRECTLY TO JOHN McCAIN's JUDGMENT.
HOW MUCH PROOF DO PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERRSTAND THAT JOHN McCAIN IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR A POSITION AS "COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF", , , , AND SARAH PALIN IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PERSON TO BE BEHIND A CANCER STRICKEN McCAIN AND JUST A SINGLE HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
There's the maverick you republicans wanted
Personally, Palin can do all she wants to protect her political aspirations; however, her running for President in 2012 or beyond is nothing short of laughable. There are so many competency weaknesses and issues with her "facts" vs. the real truth, that she has – with the exception of the "base... (the religious right) in effect, burned all bridges, leaving her with one option: returning to Alaska to finish out what's left of her political career.
He has created his own monster. I almost feel sorry for him. Of all the female republicans he could have chosen, he selected a child.
Sounds like a campaign that is imploding....
Sarah Palin has proven to be what she has always been-a dingbat. How the American people can even consider her as a potential Vice-President, and President, is beyond belief. Yes, I am aware Bush is a two term President. She never answers a question directly and with conviction, whatever the subject. Her pretence to be a " Walmart mom", while she shops at Niemen Marcus, says it all. The okey doke all over again! She is patently false, and totally unqualified. Can anyone imagine her dealing with the economic crisis, and any International ones? As cynical and opportunistic a choice as can ever have been made. The American people deserve far better.
Hahaha well I thought she was a "Maverick". She is going Maverikeee ... This is what you get when you don't completely vet a candidate. McCain can talk about experience all he wants, but is lack of sound JUDGMENT is coming to play, just as with the financial crisis. America wake up and realize the GOP is bring this country down. Vote Straight Blue (VSB)
What a vile and repugnant princess.
This woman being a heartbeat away from the presidency is the strongest reason of all to vote against the McCain/Palin ticket.
She is the antithesis of everything progressive and forward thinking that the Obama campaign stands for.
Comedy, thy name is GOP.
here-here
You could see it coming .At one time she said , "The Palin- McCain ticket"..............This women scares the hell out of me .
Can you imagine waking up one morning and finding her the President ,and she has to deal with Iran, Korea , etc ?
Lord help us !!
John ,N.C.
I have always thought Palin was dangerous because she has a personality combination of extreme ambition with narcissism. She does not have insight into how others view her, she does not appear capable of true empathy. These character traits in a "leader" can lead to real problems and what she is doing proves this analysis.
Like an avalanche coming down a mountain, Palin is out of control, this article takes all doubt away that McCain's first executive decision was to pick this psycho racist that he has lost complete control of! This guy wants to be President????
so 40% of the country is willing to vote into the presidency a 72 year old man who cannot control his "diva" vp.
NICE
Sarah Palin = Diva
John McCain = Drama Queen
Poor Sarah, dressed up, used, and thrown away like a toy at christmas. Looks like the republican boys are warming up the bus to throw you under. Let the finger pointing begin, I'm sure this will somehow be Barack's fault. Too funny!!
End the drama vote Obama.
Ok so, she's a woman... no big surprise there.
"advisers" can only do so much advising. they're not the ones running for office.
the public loves her..let her do what she wants.
Princess Caribou looking out for herself - imagine that; she has always been in this for herself, just watch her constant mugging for the cameras and gimme looks and winks (Tina Fey has these down). But that's all she could be in it for; she has no political philosophy, no ideas, no ability to comprehend anything larger or more important than herself. A dangerous narcissist, in another political climate she would have the makings of a fascist dictator (down-market, dumber Eva Peron).
SO WHAT?
THAT'S HOW A MAVERICK IS SUPPOSED TO ACT.
YOU GO GIRL.
Is the stewardess morphing into Alice in Wonderland? Palin 2012 !!!
Is she that clueless ... Let me try to put it like this: You can spend $150,000 on clothes and makeup for a pig, it's still a pig!!!
Sarah Palin is an idiot - almost as big an idiot as the republicans that chose her to represent our party. We should vote out the lot of them and start over from scratch.
Wow, who didn't see that coming? Oh yeah, McCain. Great leadership skills!!! He can't even make the one crucial decision in his campaign correctly. Imagine what his administration would look like? His administration would actually have us pining for bushes’ administration. Now how awful would that be?
By the way, McCain will be loosing his home state of Arizona as well. Add the 10 Arizona electoral votes to the Obama column.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008
Obama/Biden '08/12
A rogue
sounds more like a Maverick
and how idiotic is it to say you are a team of Maverick's since they do things their own way
"Maverick is as Maverick does"
this why not only am I not voting republican this year presidentially
i am thinking of changing my affiliation to Independent
I am not leaving the party the party is leaving me
since I live in Non-pro America California
and I am not a real American
because I do criticize our country when we are wrong
Hopefully we'll never have to see Sarah W Palin again in Washington. What a disgrace!
STICKS AND STONES...
I KNOW YOU ARE BUT WHAT AM I?
I KNOW YOU ARE BUT WHAT AM I?
I KNOW YOU ARE BUT WHAT AM I?
Just what the McCain group should have expected when She was picked to be VP. She wants to make a name for herself and going down the way the Republicans are can't blame her when you run the campain that the republicans are running no one in charge.
WOW, HOW CUTE? SHE'S NOT QUALIFIED TO BE ANYTHING, LET'S FACE IT
Sarah Palin is not ready to be vice president or president. Furthermore, it is baffling to me how she was able to become governor of Alaska.
Sarah Palin is not intelligent. She has very little intellectual curiosity. If you ask her questions to test her basic knowledge, she clearly shows that she is not knowledgeable. Catie Couric interview
showed this. McCain advisers know this. That's why they were afraid to let her run wild.
Quite frankly, she should have been able to do her own hair and makeup. I wonder what she would have looked like had she done her own hair and makeup and worn her own clothes. The Obamas and Bidens wear their own clothes.
LOL; looks like the GOP has created a monstrocity. I am not really concerned with Caribu barbie ; just the blind idiots that are following her !!!
McCain should have vetted her and this is a clear indication of McCain not having it takes to be the president fo United States. He (McCain ) claims the mantle of experience but it looks like his two and half decades of experience comes without judgment. Experience without judgment is worst than inexperience with flawless judgment.
McCain is hot head just like Palin, he ignored what was important and pulled a political stunt to score political point. He deserves what he gets.
I can see the end of your political career from my house!!
John McCain wanted a maverick.
So when you select a maverick, you should expect that person to speak their mind, which will sometimes conflict with the theme of a campaign.
Is it true that Russian aircraft fly over Alaska to get to the US?
I agree.
"She never allowed herself to be vetted. Voters turned against her both in terms of qualifications and personality."
She has not protected women in Wasilla. Charged women for rape kits in Wasilla, AK. Watch what they do.....
McCain wants to charge me for my healthcare for the first time ever. I like my current healthcare. I do not want to be let out on my own to wander around looking for good healthcare.
Healthcare is too important to go out and "Maverick it up."
Please vote against bad Healthcare. NO MCCAIN.
Thank You.
You guys will try anything to diminish the Palin effect that is real.
What kind of story can we create today? Hmmmm, I have an idea. What about her college days? I bet she said something or did something back then we could use in the next 10 days. Why not.
Why don't you spend your time reporting on news instead of trying to create news.
That's right. She's going to go against her own party bosses just like she did in Alaska, so watch out! She befriended many and later threw them under the bus. She sees members of her party as corrupt, and seeks to replace them with her own brand of corruption.
Geez Palin,
Wheres your loyalty?
You cant even be loyal for 2 months.
Honestly many saw this ambition of yours very early and
its no suprise she is going rogue and seeing to her personal interests
more and more.
In the final throws of the pres. race, Im betting she will outright denounce John McCain.
I suppose "rogue" is a step above "maverick"...it`s pretty obvious that she`s had her own agenda, from the time she was mayor to being Governor. I don`t trust this woman nor should any of the voters who think she is on their side. She`s self-centered and dangerous...
This is no surprise. Palin is a sociopath, and her only concern is for herself. Not only will she damage McCain during the campaign to make herself look good, watch for her to start shredding him the minute they lose.
All i have to say is 'Palin for 2012'
What did they expect from Palin...? Of course she now sees the handwriting on the wall and will turn on her "creator." She wore their clothes and spewed their hate for the past 2 months with the promise she could be a vice president in spite of her lack of qualifications or even knowledge of what the job entails. They created this Frankenstein. Now they have to deal with it.
Avoid the Drama... Vote Obama!!!
Don't blame Palin. Blame McCain for picking the wrong choice. Palin is now drunk with power as she looks forward to running for president in 2012, -thanks to McCain's help in making her "famous". However, with her lack of inellect in imporptu interviews, I hope she will not ultimately end in an asylum when she realizes it takes more than beauty to be a leader.
That shows you how ungratefull she is. She was a nobody from Alaska and McCain put her on his ticket, having plenty of more qualified republican women for the job. Now, this is how she is paying him back. Just like people with new money who start squandering it on unnecessary stuff, she is squandering her given political capital. By 2012, if this is really the beauty queen's goal, she would be dust in Alaska and mainland politics. Mark my words.
How dare she thinks about 2012? Isn't she a proven idiot, bigot and dumb enough to come back and showcase her very very low IQ in four years? Poor Sarah it's not even funny anymore, just go back to where you belong: THE WILDERNESS!!!!
From everything I've read, Mrs. Palin would throw any body under the bus to get ahead. She is totally amoral. Given the opportunity, she could probably mouth convincing progressive talking points if there was something to be gained there also.
IT'S TIME TO SEND THIS IMBECILE BACK TO ALASKA AND KEEP HER ON A VERY SHORT LEASH!
What a hoot! McCain should be watching his back ever since she made the slip, "McCain ... is the man we want to leave"!
I am SOOOOO ready for Palin to take her negative twang back up to Alaska. She was a horrible pick in the first place by Senator McCain, a pick that puts the entire country at risk should she find her way to the top, an ignorant bull headed self-proclaimed "maverick" who's really nothing more than a pretty face over an unproven record. I don't care what she's done in Alaska in her short stint there, in terms of knowledge or understanding beyond Alaska's state lines she is devoid.
Sarah Palin is completely out of touch with everyone except the most extreme right wing element and those too ignorant to see her for what she really is: a fake. She knows nothing about world politics, yet she's too ignorant and bravado to realize she knows nothing. Sarah Palin as president would be like throwing a loaded uzzi into the gorilla cage at the zoo. She's more bravado and ignorant than George Bush and surely won't blink when she runs the country off the edge of a cliff.
If there really is a God watching over America as she says, that God will keep her out of the White House now and in 2012. She should stay Gov of Alaska full term then run for the Senate, and then let's judge her on her ability to bring people together. What we're seeing right now typifies what she's historically done: stab those in the back who helped erect her career.
Palin's the type who'll smile in your face while she's shoving the knife into your ribs. Her black-and-white views of the world come down to this: you're either on her side and see EVERYTHING Sarah's way, or you're one of the bad guys and need to be eliminated.
She's a threat, a pretty package wrapped around a not-so-pretty human being.
This shows just how she would eventually turn against the American people. Sounds like succession to me! Scary, Scary lady. People, please pay attention.
Vote Obama/Biden
"she needed time to get briefed on issues on the national and international stage she was not familiar with and has never dealt with, and on McCain’s long record"
Isn't this particular line from the above article simply admitting that Palin is not ready for the VP position? To me it says that her own party does not believe she is qualified to fill those shoes. She is just a barbie doll hastefully chosen to manipulate Hillary supporters once there was no longer a female figure in the race. Palin is a very far cry from being a "replacement" for Hillary Clinton's years of education, experience, and knowledge in the political system on both the national and international stage. It is sad that McCain thought any woman would do, but it is more sad that many Hillary supporters agree with him. Hillary's appropriateness for the White House was not because she is a woman, it's because everything else that makes her Hillary.
This just shows us one more reason why McCain is not the person for the job. He thinks American's are stupid enough to believe this charade and puppet show is trying to pull using Sarah Palin as his Howdy Doody.
SHOULD Obama/Biden win next month and SHOULD VP Biden decide to retire prior to the re-election in 2012, what about a Barack Obama/Tina Fey ticket?
Obama will have had time to start digging America out of this economic mess, restore our credibility in the world, and the long journey of re-uniting America. His efforts will prove critics wrong. And for those who are just hung-up on Sarah Palin, Tina Fey has the "look" if that is what you seek, and is exponentially more intelligent than Palin would ever hope to be.
Seriously, get out and vote, and if your state has early voting; vote early, as I did here in Tennessee. Oboma/Biden '08.
Sarah Palin lacks a 4th grade knowledge of geography ,yet she thinks she is qualified to be VP or Pres.
Like many evengelicals Sarah claims to be a devout christian while at the same time "bears false witness against others" with great ease.
"Disingenuous "is a truer description for Mrs. Palin.
This is a good story
NO surprise here in Alaska.Ms.Palin has long run things the way SHE wants and anyone who steps in her way quietly disappears.We have had our fill of her up here- now rest of the country can see her for what she is- a FAKE, a LIAR, and a resounding HYPOCRITE.Not to mention a nationalis t Christian who believes in a Christian theocracy with her at the helm..
The GOP slogans should say"PALIN FIRST" , not COUNTRY FIRST.
She possesses a malignant narcicissm that keeps her going on a
relentless pursuit to the top and God help anyone who gets in her way- Including her family.
As ye sow so shall ye reap
McCain didn't bother checking this b**ch out and now he's surprised that she is a losse cannon with an ego the size of ANWAR? This is why he is down 15 points in the polls; he's not too bright.
And if she thinks that she is going to be the rising star in the party, wait till the long knives come out and the blame game starts. She will head the ticket in 2012 right after Quayle does. The problem with the Republican Party is that it is fundamentally dishonest; theay are incapable of telling the truth. Tax Ciuts? yeah if you're rich; Fiscally repsonsible? Don't make me laugh? Strong on defense? they have done more damage to the military than all the Iraqis and Al Quaida combined. Education? a disaster. Infrastructure? Crumbling. Jobs? Millions lost.
The Party of Hoover resurrected in the image of George (What me Worry) Bush, the most incompetent POTUS ever; bar none.
Time for Palin to fade back to alaska with the rest of the nuts in tow. The soviets used to banish people to siberia and we can put alaska to good use. After reading up on her trans-canada pipeline deal where they had only one bidder to be allowed to bid under fixed guidelines not to mention her two meetings with dick cheney at the same time looking for money from washington for more bridge to nowhere projects. Her support of the anti-american AIP IS A SLAP IN THE FACE OF ALL MILITARY VETERANS who died fighting the japanese in WWII in alaska! She's killing John McCains chances. I think McCain was duped and infiltrated by the extreme right with Bush-Cheney cohorts. Palins going off on her own now thinking about future political careers. Et Tu Sarah!
You know... McCain lost the election when he chose that red neck bimbo Palin. She is seriously out of touch!!! what a freak.....I think I hate her more than I hate Bush.
I am so happy America has wised up and is getting ready to throw out all the repubes and send that twat packing back to Alaska!!!
Mary Jo Smith
I guess these are the type of issues that don't come up when the candidate actually knows their running mate rather than relying on a vetting process that lasted about 60 minutes.
YOU MADE THIS BED…IT’S TIME TO LAY ON IT
Wow, just wow. It just keeps getting worse. Why do insane people want to vote these idiots in? They can't even agree amongst themselves. Palin was the worst decision McCain could have made.
Whether it's a "process" question or a "gotcha" question, this woman is an idiot. She cannot put together a complete, understandable sentence in answer to a question. She is not ready for prime time. Being a governor from Alaska, where Todd did most of her work for her, does not make one ready for national politics.
That this woman was picked as VP candidate is wrong and scary on so many levels. The campaign even admits to keeping her from interaction from the press because "she was not ready." I'm sorry, but I wouldn't want my VP candidate to "need time to get briefed on issues on the national and international stage they are not familiar with and has never dealt with." If a person is to be a VP candidate, they should know national and international issues better than 99% of the country. Palin knows nothing except how to lie, you betcha.
Let her keep talking. She puts a nail into her political future every time she speaks to the press.
You mean a candidate that spent most of per time in Alaska stepping on everyone's heads and pushing people out of the way to get ahead is 'going rogue'?
Sarah Palin reminds me of Eva Peron more and more every day.
Is this an orchestrated thing to make us believe that she is different than she has appeared to be? It seems calculated...again. As if the McCain campaign wants her to really appear more competent and "maverick" and that she's been holding back. They are USING THE PRESS to convey this message.
Listen up, Republican party – I will never vote for any ticket with Ms. Palin on it. She is unqualified – period. Being Governor of Alaska is about as impressive as being mayor of the city that I live in (perhaps less impressive because that city has more people in it than Alaska). As to comparing her to the next Ronald Reagan, please give us credit for being more intelligent than buying that analogy. The late Ronald Reagan was governor of California, a state that has more population than many nations in the world and an economy to match.
I'm not defending her for one minute - but it is nice to see that she might be losing her parrot persona.
Scary......the brainless(Palin) leaving the brain(McCain).
This is what would happen if She...cough cough . I mean McCain were elected president. The Repubs have no sense of order and corporation. This is what happened in the Bush White House and it would be happening for Obama right now had he selected Clinton instead of Biden.
Good choice, John. You can't even run your own campaign. How would you run the country?
I understand that John McCain is thinking about selecting Joe the Plumber to be Secretary of the Treasury...not too far off than Sarah Palin for VP!
That Palin woman is EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the sake of our nation, please get rid of her and her dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party"
hmms... now I am getting worried about her, what if she actually gets in to the white house?
What a surprise!
Palin wrecking herself, her party, the McCain campaign... all in one fell swoop! Who'da thunk that?
She has a "holier-than-thou" attitude, filters information and accepts no responsibility for her own actions.
Will history paint her as a "maverick" or will history paint her as the most despicable semi-politician that was ever on a major party ticket?
Palin and McCain will make history – the biggest LOSS in the presidential race EVER! When she goes back to Alaska with her tail between her legs I hope the legislature does what's right and IMPEACHES her!
You betcha, wink, wink!
In such a serious time in our history, the idea that Gov. Palin was even presented as a vetted viable choice for Vice President, and what could be the highest office in the land, shows what some will do to keep things as they were. Bye, bye Palin!
Obama '08!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY! Please.
Let her speak. The more soundbites we have to prevent her wasting the national stage again, the better.
Yeah, Rogue Sarah, oh so independent! She can't even stay loyal to her own would-be president. Her bright future in 2012? Gimme a break! She'll have to campaign from the trash heap of history.
SHE IS A REAL SLIME-BALL. WHAT AN EXCUSE FOR A GOVERNOR OR VP CANDIDATE. McPAIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE SELECTIVE. THIS IS ALL HIS FAULT. SHE LOOKS LIKE A SERVER AT HOOTERS.
oh, here we go, now there playing the blame game.
1. McCain tried the scare card
2. McCain tried the anti-american card
3. McCain tried the sympathy card
4.McCain now trying the blame card.
Just shut up already McCain and go away.
You can't control your caribou-barbie while campaigning how are you going to be able to control her once you are President. I am an independent voter I tried to give you every chance to try and show me why I should vote for you. Yes, I will support Obama now, there team seems to be working pretty well together, yes there have been gaffes on Biden side but all in all they have been there pretty much together.
Uh oh! Looks like the "Invisible Fence" malfunctioned and the "Pit Bull" wandered off the reservation.
Its all for the world to see! Just another validation of McCain's very poor judgment he exercised in choosing Ms. Palin. And to harp on "Country comes First" was just an eyewash, truly exhibiting his desperation and lust for power.
Palin dosent realize her political career outside of alaska is over.After this election the Republican party is going to redefine itself.And 1of the biggest reasons McCain wont win is because of her.She dosent get.
Why am I not surprised?
She's a joke. Plain and simple.
Oh... I get it Maverick actually means Diva!
how is anyone supporting this? For crying out loud, people, these are our lives you're playing around with!
Looking forward to 2012 already. I don't believe that Obama or McCain are going to provide the real leadership this country needs.
REALLY? DIVA? you could've knocked me over with a feather. Centrist Republicans, your party has been completely hijacked by a dumb religious wing nut. What am I saying, it was hijacked 8 years ago, now it's merely a formality.
It was obvious that she is inept and self serving from the start. Read the logs in Alaska! I find the comment in the article about her not being trusting with anyone including her family to be very revealing and interesting. Watch out for Sarah whenever she rears her head again.
sarah Palin may be adiva but it will take her longer than 2012 to come back.She still has so much to learn and it seems to me like she takes stuff personally.like SNL forexample,how many politicians have red on SNL?
ANd her shoping spree,OMG! One wonders,did she miss out on so much when growing up?I just dont fathom what this woman thinks of americans.She is just taking us for aride....AND I HOPE U'ALL ENJOY coz i ain't coming along
"I'm a Maverick"
I about spilled my tea on this one.
The Governor who enjoys abusing power.
The hockey mom who spends $150,000 on clothing.
The hockey mom who said shes like you and I with $150,00
and chooses not to spend it at a small independently owned
business that might be owned by you and I?
The AIP supporter going rogue?
Oh no I can't believe she is going rogue(sarcastics added).
Anyone dumb enough to put her in office deserves
exactly what they get.
Just imagine what she will do if she were ever elected at a federal level.
John McCain chose a pit bull. I have always warned owners of pit bulls. Pit Bull have really bad ending stories.
Mere words almost fail me at this time when even his campaign is admitting this beyond moronic female is a diva.How the man can continue to claim his maverick status when the entire world now realizes he no more had a voice in her selection as his running mate as the man in the moon did is beyond my comprehension and since he hadn't a voice in it and the " powers that be " did one has to question if even "they" properly vetted her or has this comedy been shock and awe to them as well? I predict the republicans going down in flames on Nov 4 but the larger question for them must be asked- Is this the future of the GOP?If so they best prepare themselves for a long hard winter of many many seasons out of power, out of voice, out of influence and hopefully out of sight.
Gee they created a monster ......surprise, surprise !
Palin has an arrogance about her that is not appealing. It is okay to be confident, but to be arrogant like Palin when she has no knowledge of the issues is a turn off.
Can we please stop with the dictionary bastardization from the Republican party? A diva is by definition "a distinguished female singer; prima donna" and unless Sarah Palin is a singer, she is in no more a diva than she is a maverick or whatever else they make her up to be.
How about they just say she is a woman, plain and simple. She has a husband and kids, she's the governor of Alaska and she's running as VP for McCain. The End.
Mccain's campaign is in a complete jeopardy. This shows that Mccain and Palin are not on the same frequency.
LMAO Now they are learning who she really is. Guess she really wasn't vetted.
What judgement does this show of McCain?
Poor judgement.
I cannot afford a repeat of the last 8 years.
Palin has nothing to do with the USA, she is out for herself.
She needs to go back to Alaska and it looks like, make it a independant country that she can control. She is big on that.
I do not need this kind of person a few heart beats from the presidency.
What happened to McCain? If you know please give me a call.
His choices are not excusable.
I will be voting for Obama.
This is what a McCain and Palin voter will say on November 5, 2008?
I was depressed last night, so I called a Suicide Hot Line.
Got a freaking’ call center in Pakistan.
I told them I was suicidal. They got all excited
and asked if I could drive a truck. I give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama & Biden '08
Time is Running Out for the GOP.....Karl Rove Politics didn't work this time!!!
The Mccain/Palin campaign seems to be sinking faster than the Titanic ship. If they are unable to manage and run a small campaign, how do they expect to manage a country that is in financial turmoil. It seems to me the answer is distinctly clear who to vote for in November. I have never seen such a level of disorganization!!
Where are all the stories about the rogue Biden? Clearly he has gone so far off the reservation that the Obama campaign has had to gag the guy. He has not been allowed to talk to the press for over a month. Palin has been all over the media circuit. This story is another example of media bias.
Unfortunately, John McCain's irrational choice of Sarah Palin has now come back to bite him in the behind. This is what happens when you don't thoroughly vet your VP pick.
What the hell is a process question and what is it about it that she can't answer it?
Begs the question: what other "processes" can she not deal with?
Palin is America's Marie Antoinette...........She is making a fool of herself and she cost Mccain the election
Betty the maid
I've been waiting for this. I figured she would have done it before now though. It'll be interesting to watch regardless.
No surprise here the fact is she has no qualifcations whatsoever and she thinks she is God gift to mankind. One would think when listening to Senator McCain that Governor Palin is a specialist in energy, sorry all bs. I suggest the reading of the article of the AP investigation about the major contract to build a 1,715-mile pipeline to bring natural gas from Alaska to the Lower 48, this will give you a clear idea of McCain "maverick" Sarah Palin. As I always say the hole detaining the lies is never deep making them come to the surface when you least expected.
Clearly part of her aquarian nature to bust free from conformity and confirm her status as an individual. And what is a "process question"?
just another reminder of John M
Hey Sarah, remember when I commented you were being set up by the boys running the show in the campaign and John Mc Cain himself to be used and abused like so many women in McCain's past.
Well get ready here it comes.......it's going to be all your fault then they will send you back to the American equivalant of Siberia, I think they call it Alaska and no one in Washington will ever take your calls. Oh and your pay off......they will probably let you keep the clothes.
I think both candidates should "go rogue" against their handlers. The campaign itself has hurt the images of both candidates, pushing McCain to hold back his maverick tendencies and not defend his record of deregulation when it is obvious that deregulation is not the cause of this crisis. They're not letting McCain take the direction in his own way, and that alone makes him seem less a maverick as much as he seems handled by his own campaign.
It also has held back Palin from saying what she believes. Anyone who believes the VP and President need to be in agreement on all things and that anything to the contrary is off-message are ridiculous – look at Cheney vs. Bush on gay rights, for instance.
maybe she actually answer questions instead of reading from that pitiful script she keeps having to go back to.
Sarah may have insulted American Pit Bull Terriers; but she is Right, ROBO calls are extremely annoying. I keep my landline busy so they can't call me. Thank-you, PLC
If i was the GOP I'd be worried about 2012 too. Send this diva back to Wasilla.
Palin is a bitter cocktail of hubris, ignorance, venom and incompetence. Of course she is only playing her own hand – she is thinking of 2012, not 2008.
To John McCain: fire her. You will take some flak for admitting a bad decision, but a last minute addition of a competent VP will give you a BIG boost. Get the Republican Party to ax her so it won't seem like you changed your mind.
Sarah Palin would be far, far worse than W. America cannot stand that, John. Be a patriot and fire her. You I could stand, Palin never.
Repulicans will want to say, "liberal media blah blah blah"
But this was from a source WITHIN THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN.
And honestly, I'm not surprised at all with Palin's true nature.
Tthe McCain staff have thrown Sarah to the dogs how many times? Sarah has had to put up with more crap from the media and celebrities than anyone else ever has, and what has McCain's people done for her? Answer that one. Number Two: McCain's staff are from the Year One. He has about as much good, intelligent, up-to-the-minute people on his staff as Bush did – NONE. So them spilling to the media doesn't mean anything. I took my McCain/Palin sticker and cut out the McCain name before I put it on my back vehicle window. . I am voting for Sarah – NOT McCain. I only hope he wins so she is in place for the Presidency for the next go round.
"Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
This is the core belief of right wing nuts that have destroyed the GOP. Substitute evangelical for Diva and you describe the way all these nuts think. The rest of us are not worthy, un-American heathens in their minds. This divisive destructive behavior needs to be rooted out of American politics now. Or, we could just rape the environment, pile up debt, and move to Alaska for the coming rapture!
It would seem to me that the internal polls for McCain-Palin campaign must tell them they are about to be crushed for this "in-fighting" to become "open warfare".
No doubt Palin ia trying to set herself up for a 2012 run. Only a couple of problems with that scenario. If she has not been severly chastised for her misdeeds as governor of Alaska(including possible impeachment and/or jail time), while her reactionary views on such topics as equal pay for equal work, women's right to choose, creationism being taught in school and the war in Iran might appeal to the ultra right wing evangelical base of the Republican Party, it is far, far too extreme to attract socially moderate Reps., Reagan Dems. or independants. Even if she were the Rep. nominee, she would NEVER be elected POTUS.
Palin is really out of touch with American people. Thanks for some smart Republicans who finally realised that their candidates for president are not siuted for the job "the President of the United States and endorsed our next Presiden Obama" they figured-out the McCains angry atitude and Palins ignorant comments in which she said there are two America.
What party is she trying to lead? After this election the republican party is going to be two separate and distinct entities: the fiscal conservatives and socially moderates, the party that has the best long term chance of wooing back independent voters in 2010, and the evangelicals kooks that Bush sold the party out for in order to win in 2000 and 2004. Well, of course, I've already answered my own question.
The GOP has some major soul searching to do. Do they want to be the "Big Tent" that Ronald Reagan imagined or do they want to remain hostage to the 10% of Christians who now own the base? The intellectual flight from the right has been STAGGERING in the past few weeks: Powell, Buckley, and it's only just begun.
The GOP really needs to consider the cost of putting Palin out in front; she's not representative of contingent that they need in order to get back into power. Even though she draws the crowds at the rallies, the crowd at the rallies are not the tie breaking votes they need to win elections. The Democrats have managed to take back ownership of the word liberal in this election and they've managed to change the zeitgeist of the nation. The GOP is going to have to move back to center in order to do the same, and having a kook on center stage is not the way.
just another reminder of John McCain picking her not because of country but because he needs to win at any cost.
I'm not surprised, after reading the excellent profile of Palin in this week's New Yorker. She comes across there as someone much more intelligent and able to chart her own course than what we've seen from her involvement in the campaign.
It does seem like they are both laying grounds for the post election blame game though, should things continue to go bad for them.
A bunch of garbage that is obviously exaggerated.
McCain does have a few too many very young people – they need to grow up more but do have the skills Obama has – talks the talk and can't walk the walk.
Just heard on TV Obama say "John McCain never did anything to stop this crisis" – MCCAIN THE ONLY SENATOR THAT DID DO SOMETHING. He drafted Legislation in 2005 which Schumer, Frank and Dodd blocked; it was to rein in Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. At the same time Obama, according to Hearing yesteday on CSPAN was taking the highest amount of money in history from these scam entities – you should get copy of hearing and listen to DEMOCRAT SCHUMER SAYING MCCAIN WARNED YOU AND US.
LET'S TELL THE TRUTH, MAKES US PEOPLE MAD.
J Buck
Minnesota
So, Palin has balls!
And...that's a bad thing!
Just what part of 'maverick' do you not understand!
Just out of curiousity, if there is no hint of disagreement on issues in the Obama/Biden camp, do you mean to imply that Biden is Obama's 'yes' bitc*!?
So who is really running for president McCain or Palin?
Sarah Palin recognizes that McCain has virtually no chance to win this election, and has started the political divorce proceedings....
Thank you, Sarah, for insuring Obama's victory! How will they keep you down on the farm now that you have seen Paris!
she is still clueless.. only talking about issues she understands is not enough... she still knows nothing of Foreign relations nor does she know how to fix the economy.. sure she cut taxes in Alaska but she also raised Two other taxes one was added grocery tax!! Spending increased in all her years in office of mayor and governor!!
That is not what we need!! $150,000 for clothes?? $45000 for hair and makeup.. what about just being yourself and wearing what you got? Pay for it yourself?? Why the family? Just spending not needed right now!!
Its too late in the game to start your oun campagne. Its only 10 days left to screw things up and they are already there........screwed up
This article really says it all, and it demonstrates that John McCain is a dangerous pick for the White House, to have tapped Palin for the job. America, don't be duped again like the last two times.
This is the Repubs eating their own. The campaign is a mess and someone is going to be blamed. They are trying to position themselves out of the storm that is to come. So sad
She can play for whatever she wants, I think the public now sees her as the Michael Dukakis of 2008. Back to Alaska.
Palin is undoubtably the WORST VP choice in the history of this country!
2012? By then she will have secured her proper place in history: as a national...nay, WORLDWIDE JOKE.
This is not the kind of leader we need. A leader of herself and not McCain. She will take GOP down the drain. It is time to leave GOP to join Dem.
this woman is more than scary she is dangerous. thank god she represents a small fringe part of society. I think anyone who votes for her deserves what they get.
Who is this Palin lady?
Just more b.s. bias from CNN. Talk about a bunch of rogues!!
McCain advisors admit that she was "not ready" so that is why they limited her exposure to a couple of high profile interviews. Not ready for interviews means that she is hardly ready for the office that she is running for. How could she have a well rounded view of the issues in a couple of weeks? Al the McCain campaign would be able to do is indoctrinate her with their own ideas in that short amount of time. There is no way that she could gain the "student of history" perspective that she needs to be a good candidate whom has looked at history and carefully formed her own opinions. The Republican leadership has used this tactic before in putting unqualified, maliable, inexperienced people in positions of power so that they can be indoctrinated and then manipulated to do the bidding of their masters. GWB himself, is the prime example of this. You bring these naives up from obscurity indoctrinat them, keep them insulate from other views and they become grateful, brainwashed servents of Haliburton and others. Palin is/was just a cynical and gimmicy pick.
HARRY TRUMAN BLEW UP HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI WITH NUCLEAR BOMBS. HE HAD THAT POWER AS PRESIDENT AND USED IT.
ANYONE WHO BELIEVES SARAH PALIN SHOULD HAVE THAT POWER IS HOPING JOHN MC CAIN WILL LIVE ANOTHER 8 YEARS AND DOESN'T REALLY BELIEVE SHE SHOULD HAVE THAT POWER.
I'M SURE OF THIS. PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS TRUE.
DIVA? Those aids think they know more then her that's their problem. I remember once having met another governor of Alaska while I was Chamber President and giving him a walking stick and when he was going through the airport the next year and wanting to stop and talk the aid pulling him along. He was already shceked in and there was no rush. Aides need to know their place and these obviously didn't thinking she was a Diva from the start and no more qualified then them. Well up their nose.
At least McCain's running mate is not running around the country making stupid gaffs like (I'm smarter than everybody) Joe Biden. Joe it seems as a hard time not putting his foot his mouth when he opens it.
I guess that's the maverick in Sarah..... you betcha!
That's what happens when you join a campaign just to see your name in lights, and not because you have a clear understanding of all the issues. What a moron! And she has the nerve to look ahead to 2012, what a joke.....
And some people want to put this loon-ball a heartbeat from the President-s office?
Noooooooooooo Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain-Palin bridges fallin down fallin down fallin down McCain-Palin fallin down Obama Biden 2008
The definition of a PIT BULL is. My way or the highway..not a team member. So this is no surprise. Shes above all others. I Think that she really believes she has a handle on things and a know it all. Thank God we all have a better handle on situations then she does. GO OBAMA
Going rogue is what mavericks do, it makes them interesting people, and entertaining too, but it also makes them very poor leaders, and boy do we need good leaders now – one choice Obama!
Looks like the excuse "Let Palin be Palin" is as lame as all the other campaign slogans. News flash: She's been "Palin" all along...
As for as Obama is concerned this is the best choice McCain has made. McCain should have known better. He wanted to play to the Hillary voters and now it has backfired.
I'm not surprised Governor Palin is frustrated. Senator McCain seems to have forgotten why he wanted to be president, and his only ambition now appears to be to win ... at any cost. His message, his agenda, his plans all seem to be lost. And with Governor Palin's own popularity dropping so quickly, the campaign, the manner in which she has been handled, and her own blundering statements could end her political career. She has 10 days to salvage her own reputation and to convince the American people–or at least her party–she should be considered a player in the future. She's not going to be able to do that if they keep her gagged. Of course, it doesn't help that when she does speak, she appears so inexperienced and uneducated on so many topics, including the scope and duties of the position she currently is attempting to attain.
She needs to be thankful to John McCain for even adding her to the ticket. She is not smart and has limited experience. How do you vote for this McCain ticket.?
Gov. Sarah Palin should apoligize to Sanator Obama for the insults she has rained on him for the last couple of weeks. To be fair, you cannot compare the intelligent of that Gov. Sarah Palin and Senator Barrack Obama. I was shock to know that Gov. Palin does not know the functions of the vice president .The position she want to occupy.
Thanks.
Outstanding Job Sarah Palin. You are the leader of your party. I cannot wait to see you out on your own. The GOP is really desparate to allow Sarah on her own. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next few day.
ONCE AGAIN, "TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!!!
McCain really shot himself in the foot when he chose an idiot like Palin as a running mate. She's too stupid to even realize what a hindrance she is. I actually hope she does try to make a run for president in 2012; It'll ensure that Obama stays in the White House another 4 years.
* So Much for Leadership.
* So Much for Team Work.
*Country First=====> Ego First*
This is what happens when you choose someone completely unqualified-you reap what you sow. I can only hope in 2012 or 2016 people remember what a power hungry diva she is and reject her outright if she tries to run for POTUS.
Obama/Biden 08&12
Go back to Alaska Sarah. You have done nothing but inject hate and division into this election, and you are baseless and hypocritical in your accusations.
You lack the vision, experience, and ethics to be our President. And you are one mean-spirited lady.
ok, but she and the republican party can make the call on abortion for millions of women??? these people truly are touched...in the head.
guess we know who the maverick is no, lol. it's not too late to swicth McCain/Palin to Palin/McCain. it won't change the outcome, but it appears that she has the energy. McCain never seems happy to be with her. he always seems irritated and his affect seems forced.
Wow!!! They really do eat their own don't they!!! Of course she doesn't trust McCain's aides, she doesn't know them, and they don't know her! Clearly, here is the reason why you don't pick a VP candidate you've only met once and spoken to twice....they will turn around and BITE YOU!!
McCain, you got what you deserved....Sarah Barracuda...the man eater
Sarah Palin "...a Diva..." who sees her self as "...the beginning and end of all wisdom." Are you kidding me?? She represents to wisdom what GWB represents to presidential popularity and competence, what Dick Cheney represents to honesty and integrity, and what Joe McCarthy represented to political and social freedom. Only one thing they all have in common...REPUBLICANS!!! Throw the bums out!!!
Vote Obama & Democratic-2008 and beyond!!!
yes, she was mishandled, and now she's angry. She allowed them to damage her reputation because she did'nt know any better.
The comment by the campaign that Palin needed to be sheltered from the press because she needed time to prepare herself for national and international issues that she was not ready to discuss and to become familiar with McCain's positions is remarkable.
When you go for a job interview, you should study your employer and prepare yourself before hand. She had months to become prepared before McCain picked her. The fact that she was not prepared to be a candidate when chosen is an indictment of her and McCain's selection process and decision. It is not an excuse.
Oh Palin!
Not good at process questions...maybe some of my 10th grade students could help you. At least you're speaking your mind though...I'll be ecstatic come Nov 4 when I never have to hear about you again.
I only feel pity for McCain. I think this is another test result for his leadership abilities (first one being poor judgement on picking Sarah and second one over "suspending campaign") that is more impulsive than analytical.
If he is not able to provide solid leadership to set of senior strategists and a have a control on the "message", how in the world is he going to lead a nation's administration that is under a crisis of the century?
This woman is dangerous and scary. If she is any part of the Reblican future God help us all. The dumbing of America tour, brought to you by Sarah Palin
Palin really scares me. She is not clued in enough to be in the position she is in, and yet she thinks she is. This narcissistic characteristic in her is what makes me not consider a McCain vote. I don't want her any where near the white house leading the most powerful country in the world. Only God knows where he judgement would take her, and I don't want to find out. As soon as McCain picked her this undecided voter made up her mind to vote for Obama.
Another sign of how Palin was just picked on the spot. If McCain's aides can't get along with Palin, then how will that group do any better if elected to office? Also... Palin has no chance of making the national scene again after this election...
Obama/Biden 08!
She's not a Diva, she's just stupid.
Ha! It was INEVITABLE!!! How could she resist the temptation to RUN FOR PRESIDENT - when the guy who she is supposed to be supporting is TANKING?!
This is great news for the Democrats. They could only have dreamed of a Republican party so fractured that it would descend into partisan squabbling - within its own party.
If McCain wants to reclaim a shred of integrity, he should fire her now. Of course he won't do that, meaning that he is going to suffer a terrible defeat on November 4th. Let's face it - gamblers and craps-players don't need advice. They need help. Lots and lots of help...
Why wouldn't she go alone with McShame? Who would like herself hang around a man that could be her Grandfather...Hey Sarah you said the other day in an interview that you shop at " Out of the closet" at a consignment store in Alaska to buy clothes. We have one her in Fort Lauderdale with the same thing but it is a Gay group who sells things to the poor. Like a Goodwill store is. So does this mean that you are GAY friendly? I would odds that your new hair doo was done by a GAY man..Nothing wrong with it sweetie, just don't bash us because the Republican Party is so hateful to Gays...After all we are everywhere. Police, Judges, Senators, Firemen, the list can go on and on...By the why my best friend is a Police officer and he is Gay also. I would rather him come to my home than a Shoot from the hip Rogue cop.
From U.K. When i first heard that McCain choosed Palin just to get Clintons surporters, i knew it was wrong. That was a wrong judgement. Well its all over now. Even the latest news is spreading like wild fire-150,000 dollers for clothigs, it shows they are out of touch.
The world is waiting i am waiting also to see OBAMA become the next president of the states. My prime minister is waiting also.
I had a friend who used to say "you can't polish a turd" and I never understand what she meant until this campaign.
Palin has delusions of adequacy. However, she is inadequate in every area that counts; education, experience, discernment, instincts, political conncections. Her candle is almost extinguished. She has less gravitas than Dan Quayle. Her only base is the extreme fundamentalist wing of the GOP and their power is waining as the country turns it's attention away from wedge issues to the economy, jobs, energy, the War and our global reputation.
So, if she can't follow orders while on campaign, how could she POSSIBLY follow orders as a VP?
Why she got an 80 percent rating in Alaska, I'll never know. That number must have been put out by her people. She is not a team player, she believes she knows it all, and yes she is a diva. She is just using John McCain to get to the next level. We pray she does not. She has done too much damage and frankly, she lies.
Man!!! I haven't heard such a good story since I read about "Charmelagne"...you know this is better! LOL!!!
All I'm gonna say is I told you so GOP. But noooooo, you thought it was a joke, but nooooooooo, you thought people wouldn't care, etc.
But on the other hand, if she's doesn't succeed, she'll be one of the biggest busts in American politics...
First Palin need to get an understanding and have a clue. It appears that she can trash talk but have no subtance. Half the time I really don't know what she's talking about.
Obama/Biden
Should we be so unfortunate to have McCain/Palin win this election, their taking over the White House Administration would make George Bush Administration look good. Palin has gotten so empowered and full of herself by the attention she has received, that she would be extremely dangerous if given power. She is NO Hillary and could never be. While I think help for 'special needs children' is important, it IS a special interest group, something they say they want to abolish. There are many other illnesses that need funding too, however if not something that personally affects Palin and McCain, then it will definitely be cut out. This is pretty obvious by their comments.
lol, maybe she really is a maverick. Too bad for McCain, she's mavericking against him!
This will go down in history as the worst VP pick ever. No vetting and no chemistry at all. She is just ruining McCain's campaign.
* So Much for Leadership.
* So Much for Team Work.
*Country First=====> Ego First*
This article sounds like another unsubstantiated media hack job to me. I'd be interested to hear what your definition of a "McCain aide" might be. You can't seriously expect a thoughtful reader to take this at face value. Trying to portray Palin as a diva is a truly pathetic and sexist ploy, one which reflects your own fears that you'll be seeing her in a presidential campaign next time around.
PALIN IS DREAMING ABOUT 2012 SHES JUST DREAMING , THERE ARE MUCH BIGGER , BETTER , AND BRIGHTER FISH IN THE GOP THAN SARA PALIN FOR THE 2012 ELECTION PALIN HAS NO CHANCE . CHARLIE CRIST . TIM PAWLENTY , JUST TO NAME TWO WOULD BLOW HER AWAY .ANY WAY IF THE POLLS ARE RIGHT ONLY A FEW DAYS OF THIS HORRIBLE WORST IN MY LIFETIME REPUBLICAN GOVENMENT . OBAMA 08 ITS LOOKING LIKE A LANDSLIDE TO OBAMA/BIDEN .
i wonder is she really believes the garbage coming out of her mouth?
If McCain can't control her when she's merely a candidate, wait until she's ensconced in the White House as vice president. Who knows what she'll do or what policies she'll advocate. And I happen to like John McCain. But I don't want the tail wagging the dog.
The end is near.
Change is coming and its name is President Barack Obama.
I saw this coming a week after she was in the convention. She doesn't care a rat's patuty about the rest of us only want "she wants". god help us if that happens, this is one scary person. Hey, if they (Alaska) indicts her butt for the ethics thing, what will happen then? Oh, it was all the democrats fault..........partisan politics again.
This is no shock. Every indication points to her ego and bull-headedness being a huge problem. We have had stubborn , uninformed, and uncompromising leadership for the past eight years. Do we really want more of this? I can't believe anyone even supports this woman. She is not vice-material much less presidential.
I am sad to see the republican party fall this far. It is in complete disaray. I am ashamed to have once called myself a republican. What happened to the party of Lincoln? The party has been overrun by the way out there fringe.
PALIN IS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL AND OUT FOR HERSELF. NOT THE COUNTRY, NOT HER PARTY.
MCCAIN CAN'T EVEN CONTROL HIS OWN RUNNING MATE.
JUST LIKE BUSH WITH CHENEY.
WAKE UP AMERICA AND VOTE OBAMA / BIDEN BEFORE TOO LATE. ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT.
no surprise here.
Well the election is not even over and they Republicians are starting to
jump ship .. Fingerpointing and scapegoating is just stating!!!!!!!!
I hope she goes back to Alaska and I never have to hear this woman's voice again. Soon.
I pray that all Americans will see her for what she is – perhaps the most dangerous political newbie since Adolf Hitler. The US and the world is in for a whole lot of hurt if we don't kick her out hard and fast. No kidding.
That what happen when you only know your running mate for a few day before you pick them! He is getting what he asked for!!!
Seems the McCain people don't like it when their Mavericks actually go Maverick. (And by the way, isn't "Country First" a socialist slogan?)
Well, well, well.....you get what you paid for!
As I told Alaska Sen. Green months before the Gov. became VP running mate. Maybe what we need is less process and more action and strait talk. Good for Palin!!
Palin has become a legend in her own mind. We need real leadership, folks! We need Barack Obama!!
Finally the real Sarah Palin is coming out....and its going to be an ugly one. Diva? ...i see arrogance instead
Yup. That pretty much sums it up.
I am so sick of Sarah Palin! GO AWAY!
McCain you are an IDIOT for picking that bear skinnin' beotch!
10 more days and she can go back to where she came from... election day cannot come soon enough
Aw. The Republican Night of the Long Knives shall soon be at hand. Make sure you have your popcorn ready cause it's gonna be great.
She is out of any control. She is a fundamentalist, even worse than Taliban of for the better all Quada! Does she understand co-oparation
needed. We in Europe are scared of her rethoric in lies and hate.
Is this what Christians stand for... than I'm ashamed to be one.
Please vote for common sense: Barack Obama. He is not a socialist... he is a realist. and beyond.
Isn't that what politicians do anyway? They go with the flow as long as it works for them and when it doesn't they use a life saver to pull out and make it work for themselves? I call it...back stabbing !!!!
In two months we have learned more negative things about this ignorant, selfish, corrupt, etc Alaskan "governor"...than positive ones. Wake up people !!!!!
sad really, but not surprising that she's looking out only for number one.
Sarah Palin is a disgrace to this country. Former McCain supporter now Barr supporter
what a stupid stupid woman ....
When they lose, Palin will say that McCain dragged down the ticket.
Her true colors starting to shine already. Go ahead all you replublicans, tell us how GREAT she is. I am dying to hear this one. Go on we're all ears......
Obama/Biden 08 AND 12
"Diva" is such a tactful term. McCain has gotten what he deserves.
I HOPE SHE RUNS IN 2012..I WONT VOTE FOR THEN, EITHER.
The McCain folks who supposedly vetted her are just figuring this out?
I knew she was a diva the first time I heard her speak.
She is a power-hungry megalomaniac with delusions of grandeur who believes she has been chosen by God to institute a theocracy and she wants to be the queen.
Republicans have been duped. Turnabout is fair play. We have been duped by the neo-cons for way too long.
Hey Gov. Air-Head, I have two words for you (no, not those two) ... ten days.
As an Obama supporter I find it ridiculous that McCain's people are turning on Palin.
Was she a bad choice? Yes.
But hey...YOU picked her!
And I might not be a big wig political strategist but turning on your VP choice before the election...not the best idea ever.
Look, more people on the Republican side like Palin more than McCain so the idea of her planning her political future is fair.
Especially when McCain aides are treating her this way, how can they not expect her to start looking out for herself.
Oh well...this is just another part of the collapse of today's Republican party.
So my side benefits.
Finally, McCain's campaign sees Palin for what most of us (especially PA residents) realized awhile ago. Palin marches to the beat of her own drum and is distancing herself from the old man to set up a 2012 Presidential run. There's no chance McBush will take PA in 2008!
The wheels are falling off. It is so obvious that the McCain/Palin campaign has been extremely negative, inciting hatred and division amongst the American people rather than trying to bring them together for a common cause. When you do this rather than work towards giving hope to the people then it will become very difficult to keep your own team together. I am encouraged by hope rather than fear.
Obama represents hope for America!
Vote Obama/Biden '08.
FREE SARAH PALIN SHE IS READY TO CUT JOHN MCCAIN LOOSE AND SHE IS READY TO RUN IN 2042, BECAUSE SHE WILL NEVER BE READY TO RUN THE NEXT 30 YEARS, I WILL BE IN THE GROUND WITH A COLD HEAD BEFORE SHE BECOME PRESIDENT THEN AGAIN DEAD PEOPLE CAN VOTE................
As the saying go
Joe "The Plumber"
as for Palin
Sara "The Dummer"
There may well have been some mishandling, but I think the fact that when she did the interviews with Couric and Gibson, it truly showed how uneducated and illiterate she is about anything outside the State of Alaska. I think the republicans recognized this and that is why they tried to keep her from doing interviews.
Just another case of McCain's bad judgement when he picked her for his running mate. He should never have picked such a right wing, evangelical extremist just to shore up his support from the right wing conservative base of the party and women. Evidently, he thought all us women were not intelligent enough to vote on the issues and would vote for him just because he had a woman running mate. That might have been true if she knew more about any of the subjects outside of her State of Alaska. Unfortunately, she is a small town, small minded person. I'd vote for Bush before I'd vote for her in 2012. She makes me ashamed to say I'm a woman.
I seriously doubt she is capable of of playing for anything except the same old GOP boring tactics of division, polarization, fear-mongering and trying to distract voters from the real issues.
I am not surprised to hear of infighting among the McCain team. They have created a Frankenstein's monster and are now unsure of how to control it and keep it reigned in. Unfortunately, we will all have to wait until the 4th for the torch wielding citizens to end the nightmare.
Lmao.. what a bunch of screw up folks. maybe she should be running instead of john mccain...lol
You must remember Palin's personal history: beauty pageant contestant, "Mayor" of Wasilla (they met once per week to discuss city issues), and Governor of Alaska, a land of few women, where bigotry is as acceptable as shooting a wolf from an airplane. Palin may actually believe Alaska is a microcosm of the lower forty-eight (it is not) and therefore she has the experience to be President of the United States. Just under the shallow surface, the illuminating glare of the spotlight exposes the true self: an egotistical, manipulative wolverine in Louis Viton clothing. The spectacle of this once rising star has faded and fallen back to earth with an ignominious thud.
Much of what Sarah Palin was asked to do by the McCain-Sarah campaign in my opinion has been contrary to her nature. The attack role given to her does not fit her personality. She will attract more people to herself and the GOP if she does not go negative. She has the potential to be what Obama is today. As an independent I have more in common with her than John McCain that is why I am not voting the GOP ticket
I beg to differ with the McDufus advisers on the issue of Knuckle Head being a diva. Yes, divas believe that all interpretation of information and other intellectual discourses start and end with them. It presupposes however that divas have to be intelligent about their subject matter in order to be the gate-keeper of it. Knuckle Head, however, is espousing empty rhetoric and ignorant ranting to audiences who still believe that the Earth is still flat.
If the McDufus campaign is now worried about how Knuckle Head is going rouge, they are to blame for creating context and venue where mediocrity is a representative of their party. They created her, they need to send her back to Alaska. NO wait, they will blame it on someone else for creating that Frankenstein. Pitiful!
Governer Palin is not a Rogue! She is an intellegent person caught in a rough campaign. I'm not clear why she would want to be VP of the US ... having a family of 5 ... but, who am I to judge anyone's desires and aspirations?
I think in the end, Obama/Biden will get the win and Govenor Palin will have given all of us a view and perhaps an appreciation of Alaska politics and their environment! In my book, If McCain/Palin win, I will not be happy ... but, I believe the loss will be her gain!
See! ... Smart and Wise!
So John McCain made a very bad choice for VP, and it's blowing up in his face. Better HIS face than America's ... and the world's for that matter.
Too bad the GOP can't tell the difference between "maverick" and "rogue".
RIP.
Can anything go right for McCain? Well i guess they are doing something mavericky after all.
The campaign is just now noticing that Palin is a "diva"??? Where have you guys been all these weeks? Maybe it is only right that her make-up artist makes the most money. The rest of the advisors need to be fired.
It is sooooo obvious. This Palin women is a self-serving, egocentric ambitous. piece of EYE CANDY who has an overinflated opinion of what she is but knows exactaly where she wants to go. She is shrewed enough to recognize that the McCain/Palin ticket is going down the drain with an extra flush from JOE THE PLUMBER. It is obvious that McCain the GAMBLER picked her for the RIGHT EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN EXTREME'S VOTE. And Palin see riding McCainn's coat-tail as achieving whatever it is she has planned for herself after Nov.4th. Here is a mid-40s good looking who had to go to 5 colleges to earn a 4 year degree. Who cannot describe any newspapers/books she has read except the BIBLE. Does not show any knowledge of CONSTITUTIONAL ruleings or ROLE of VP. OMG
I am sooooo not surprised. Anyone could tell from the very beginning that this shallow woman was only out for herself !! Yes, John Mccain used her as his personal attack dog however, once she was in she has used the Mccain camp to serve her own purposes. When she said "in a Palin/Mccain administration" we all knew what her motives were.
Isn't this what you get from a Maverick?
If Sarah Palin sees herself as the new head of the GOP, conservatives better jump ship. This is NOT the message they need to be spreading for the next 4 years. They need to regroup and reconsider their core values before they have any chance of gaining respect. And Palin isn't the person to do that. She's so much like Bush I'm surprised she wasn't already hired onto the administration and then fired in disgrace.
Everyone should pray REALLY REALLY hard that she goes for the big bucks and becomes a media celebrity and NOT a political leader.
She is exceedingly dangerous and the McCain camp blew all of his hard earned legitimacy with the stunt of bringing her to national prominence.
Let her be a high paid voice of ignorance– she looks way better than Rush Limbaugh right?
Palin 2012? Absolutely not possible. She is not intelligent nor is she qualiified to run for President. Palin is like a funny disney movie ... and she knows that. keping her on locked down helped her not to make a total fool of herself. So, can you actually see Sarah palin running for the nomination of her party? give me a break
If she is the future of this party then the dems will be in good shape for the next two decades.McCain you created this monster...Now deal with her! The wheels have falllen off the express.
I have to agree: the campaign should have let Sarah Palin be Sarah Palin and let the people judge her on her own merits. In fact, I believe the campaign should have let John McCain be John McCain–his management at the hands of the Rovites is permanently damaging him. Of course, if they had let John be John, he never would have picked Sarah in the first place–she may be smart, but she doesn't have the curiosity, intellectual depth, or wisdom to be POTUS. If John McCain had been allowed to pick someone like Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman, this would have been a very different election, more about ideas and less about mud-slinging.
She needs to protect her career. I'm not one of her fans, but I understand that Mcain is done and she is at the beginning.
She has a place in the ultra rigth of the Rep party that Mcain never will.
I don't like her, but I do understand.
Ok, they were protecting her because she was'nt ready. I'll buy that, but she should not have been used as an "attack dog" either. That's what ruined her.
Hahaha!!!.
Any house that is divided against itself cannot stand.
May John McCain campaign rest in pieces.
Last night on McLaughlin Group
the phrase "off the reservation" was used by Pat Robertson, its used again here in this story today.
"This adviser also decried the double standard, noting that Obama’s running mate, Joe Biden, has gone off the reservation numerous times"
Hard to tell if the writer is quoting senior McCain aid or if this is the writers own phrase.
I take it the conservative ticket is not courting the Native American vote,
because its a straight-up racist comment.
A little suprised to see it used so flippantly and so publicly.
McCain's decision to pick such an unqualified VP candidate is
coming back to haunt him. My advice to her is " stay in Alaska! You have nothing to give this nation.
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
well i glad her own people are finally coming around to seeing her as most of us did the night of the rnc speech...and btw are we now going to hear charges of sexism among the gop minions..where's fiona when we really need her...lol
Don't complain! What you have is what you've got. Is that all qualified individuals the Republican party has? Joe the plumber is also thinking about running too for the congress in 2010. Is that a joke? Did he even finish high school? Get up, wash your face and go pee even if you have that in your dream during your sleep. What on earth makes him think that he has all that needed to be a congressman? The third grader, Palin, also thinks that she will be ready(not now but will be ready) if she has to take over as the president and yet she can't even answer why helping Wall Street rather than Main Street on the Katie Couric interview. She can't even name historic court cases she disagrees, newspaper or magazines to educate herself. "I read all of them." The joke of the 21 century.
Spin this how you want. Looks like the wheels are coming off the "straight talk express!!"
This woman is delusional if she thinks she can come back in 2012 and be accepted by anyone beyond the most ignorant and rednecked amongst us!
Wow, this campaign is totally imploding. The ship is sinking and everyone is scrambling for their own lifeboat.
If she thinks she is the future of the Republican Party, then I'm Jesus.
Don't act as if this is a surprise. McCain made a blunder in choosing this lady, purportedly to gain conservative republican voters. What he ended up with:
Yes, he will get the ULTRA conservative
No, he will not get the "regular" conservative votes
No, he will not get women's votes
and HELL NO - he will not get educated republican voters with this "2-bit" lady.
Power hungry abuser of power. Let's please squash this bug before it gets wings.
One word comes to mind when thinking of Ms. Palin – "hubris." Ultimately it will bring her down. She is a silly, yet dangerous example of where we are today.
After watching her doing her own thing and behaving as an entertainer instead of a candidate for vice president, it is clear she will listen to no one and go for her own self-aggrandizement. This does not speak well of a politician who is guided by advisors. We do not need a loose cannon in the White House. That attitude is that of a dictator, not a leader of democracy.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012
Please Obama save us from 2012. I could not imagine that woman being president. Does she really think she is capable of running this country. Incredible.
What a bimbo! Now they figure her terms for the gas pipeline got the company she favored the contract! She's down right dangerous. so are most republicans recently!
Sarah Palin is dangerous for our country. She is not qualified to be President of the United States of America or the Vice President, or any other position in Washington. She is hungry for power and will stop at nothing to get it. Just look at the investigations being swept under the rug in Alaska. John McCain made a very big mistake when he chose her......
At least she's smart enough to look out for herself. The McCain campaign sougt and tried to use Palin to their advantage and now she's returning the favor.
As McCain was portrayed on SNL, Palin is also mentally unstable and dangerously unbalanced. Period!
Gee, Sarah Palin lookin' out for #1? What a shock! Still think you have good judgment, McCain?
The only future I see for Palin is showbiz (which isn't bad). She has caused too much bad blood among 'Real' 'Pro' American voters. If she already thinks she's a diva she'll have problems in showbiz, because there are already too many of them in Hollywood. She is deceitful, manipulative, and divisive. The only career she's suited for is that of a bounty hunter.
Let's shut up media about Palin. Use that ink for something more uplifting!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
If this woman thinks she can lead the Republican Party, she is dead wrong. How can a semi educated wench be a leader of a great party like ours? She is unqualified. Period!
Ahhhhh.... remember the days when the McCain campaign mocked Obama as a celebrity and a diva (he eats arugula!)? Now they know what a diva really looks like. And Obama is laughing all the way to the White House. Who says there is no justice in this world?
If S.PALIN HAS TRULY GONE ROGUE THEN SHE IS UNFIT TO BE A V.P. AND OR A PRESIDENT !!!!!
THIS ALSO KILLS ONCE AND FOR ALL THE QUESTION OF OBAMA'S
JUDGEMENT.
THIS SHOW THE LACK OF JUDGEMENT ON THE PART OF MCCAIN!!!
THIS EXTREMELY SERIOUS IF SHE HAS GONE ROGUE
AND MCCAIN WINS
HOW THEY BOTH GOING TO WORK TOGETHER AND IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND PALIN BECOMES PRESIDENT
ACTING LIKE A DIVA AND MORE SERIOULY NOT TAKEING ANY ADVICE FROM ANYONE WILL BE DANGERUS TO BOTH USA AND REST OF THE WORLD !!!!
SO THE MEDIA HAS TO FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON AND REPORT IT BEFORE ITS TO LATE .PUT AMERICA/WORLD 1ST BEFORE ANY PARTY OR PERSON !!!!
look at the end of the day the mccain and palin ticket is grasping for straws... this is what happens when you have too much experience and not enough experience... i mean you can say i can see russia from alaska that dosent make you and expert on foreign policy.. hell i can see the moon from my house that doesnt make me and expert at nasa.... it dosent matter how much you prep plain, my mom always told me you can lead a dog to water but you cant make him drink.. well palin i know you have to be a little thirsty right about now
Oh boy! I can't believe this; now they're gonna trash Palin within the campaign. They made a mistake "rolling out" Palin, i.e., picking her in the first place, and now the cowards are going to trash her.
The GOP needs to get it's sh...t together!
I used to say that Sarah is the gift that keeps on giving, but now I'd say that about the entire GOP!
Not surprising, she has had her own agenda all along. Under the fake smile and youbetchas and dontchaknow beats the heart of a schemer.
And they expect us to let them run the country??? Worst decision picking Palin, in the worst campaign ever.
Another desprate tactic....
JUST LEAK!!!!
The "wild rebel-bad girl" in the campaign!!
Try again.
Poor Sarah... it seems that nobody in the lower 48 really understands a moose burgre eating hockey mom!
Palin can try hard to be self-centered and take as much control as her power-hungry right wing evangelical witch-protected soul will permit, but she can't control one important factor–her God-given brain processing deficiency. She is clearly by all objective measurements a white trash, Artic redneck dimwit.
You can dress em up but you can't learn em any more new smarts!
And the GOP's mad scientist Create-A-Candidate experiment has created a monster. Arrogance doesn't come cheaply, does it?
who didn't see this coming? making a snap decision on a VP sounds like a fairly critical oversight that is now causing serious problems for the republican party. If she won't listen to her aide's now, she won't listen to them in the White House either. Do you really want that kind of person second in line to run this country?
John McCain showed a complete absence of judgment in selecting his VP running mate, so how in the hell can we trust him to have the judgment to be President? He also did not see the obvious threat of Virginia voting for the Democratic candidate, a state which is in the "back yard" of Washington D.C., so how is John McCain going to recognize an international threat thousands of miles away. He is indeed erratic, out of touch, not all that smart, and actually quite old already. Barack Obama is the polar opposite, and clearly a person who has the potential to be an excellent President.
As for Palin, she should think about becoming presidend of the hockey league in Alaska, and be happy with that.
The fact that she could potentially be vice president, or God help us, PRESIDENT, is the scariest thing I could ever imagine. Please tell me this is a nightmare. Or a late April's Fools joke or something!
i think the McCain/Palin camp ROCKS
She is helping herself to run for 2012,not for macain.
John McCain began as a man of acknowledged integrity and is ending as a confused old man. Sara Palin began as a reforming governor and is ending as a selfish pretender. The future of each is a casualty of a campaign run by myopic handlers who haven't accepted the sea change in US politics.
It's President Obama by default.
Has she given up on winning? It seems like a prerequisite for being president is having a VP that you want to work with.
Sarah Palin is running for her next platform. She is egotistical,
vain, self-serving and self-promoting. Watch out – she'll be back
after all this. She us like a virus which must be shut down. You
can't be that involved in your face if you have a well-defined
intellect.
she is a joke and will always be a joke.
What's the matter McCain, can't get a reign on your PitBull? I wondered how long it would take for Palin to bite the hand that pushed her out onto the rest of us. The thing is that even with all of the exposure that Palin has gotten during this election year, she still would not be a suitable candidate in 2012. Why, because she would need to beef up her creditentials, education, and foreign policy experience and the way things are shaping up that is not likely to happen. She must be myopic if she believes that after this election is over, that the RNC will select her for more/future grooming. At any rate......
Obama/Biden 08 & 12!!!
Well let the "Straight Talk Express" began. Whom ever told her she was a diva, THEY LIED.
Hopefully Sarah takes her family and heads for home,and hope she still
has a husband and a job when she gets back to Alaska.
I have lost ALL confidence in the press. Governor Palin has been just crucified by the press for every little thing that she does and they look the other way at Biden and Obama. It would have been nice to see a fair ball game, not umpires (press) with blinders on. Can you say a fixed game?
McCain is getting exactly what he deserves for this pick. If he had picked Chuck Hagel and maintained his centrist image, he wouldn't be having this trouble and he might even be competetive at this point. Palin in 2012 is a guarantee of Obama for 8 years. She is not qualified and - as the McCain aide points out - is untrainable. You can mold and cultivate a candidate, but you need quality starting material. Turning Palin into a qualified candidate is like turning Rosie O'Donnell into a Playboy model - there ain't no amount of digital enhancement that's going to cut it...
Why is it so hard to state the obvious? Palin is a backwater outsider who somehow managed to stage acoup in Alaska. John McCain is an old coot who, in a fit of madness, picked her because of her gender. Of course she is going to "go rogue." She has no respect for parties or politics, only a driving ambition for domination.
It was only a matter of time for all this to start spilling out to the public however obvious it seemed from the day she was introduced to the public.
Hopefully this will be a lesson learned for any campaign tactics in the future. The voting citizens should never be taken for fools by trying to create an illusion to sell a message. Be respectful to others and the respect will be shown back to you.
I feel for Sarah Palin and hope she can be able to reclaim herself politically as well as a woman in a leadership role. I also see a book in the works before her said 2012 comeback...Good luck with that SP!
For now Obama-Biden 2008 & 2012!
Winner = Barack and Far Left Liberal Ideology
Four Years of misery for business
Winner = American People through their misery of living with high taxes and companies shutting down to go to a tax friendly countries, decide to rethink the anti-business liberal policies that have never worked and kick Barack and as many democrats as possible out of the Senate and Congress.
American Business 2008 is the Biggest Loser this year.
Wow its so over for the Republican party. This is just another sign showing that not even Mccain's own people think they can win.
This "rogue" and uninsightful behavior of Pailn's reminds one of what has been said about her by so many in Alaska. Couple this with her ability to smile broadly while relishing her role in attacking her opposition. I find this self-promoting woman's ability to whip naive crowds into a frenzy to be more than a little scary. Add in her exploration of ways to ban books from libraries, and I think I recognize this persona.
I blame McSame for all of this. Odds are that mot of us would have never heard of Sarah Palin of Alaska. "I can't believe that future of our party is several steps backward in time.
btw...I voted Tuesday and crossed over to vote for the Democratic ticket. GOP, let's get our act together.
P.S. McCain you and the RNC created this monster....LOL!
God Love Ya!
McCain should take the clothes back.
Well, maybe she's a maverick after all...
Sara Palin, will do anything to push her own political career forward, she is dishonest, a liar a self only political gainer, who will walk over her own nose if it hang far enough down. I hope they jail her for her wrong doings back in alaska, and the racial inciting in this campaigning, here inthis great USA.
Henry
G.B. MI
It is so obvious that Palin is prepping for a run in 2012, but she'll never make it past the first few primaries, not against Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Tim Pawlenty, who will all probably be in the race as soon as this one is over. The McCain-Palin campaign and their party are dying, there may not even be a GOP for them to be nominated by in 2012.
Back to Alaska with you, Sarah the rogue Wolf Killing Liar!!
Obama 08!
Before John McCain starting running for office, I always thought he was a decent man. Between the dirty politics and the choosing of this woman as his running mate, I feel his judgement can no longer be trusted. I know women like her-they are in it for themselves and only themselves. Maybe for once in her life she will not get what she wants. She IS NOT qualified for office. Voters need to get the big picure and not vote one issue or we will continue to be perceived as an ignorant nation. I am a moderate who will be voting for Obama/Biden and the hope for our future-governing from the middle, not the extreme right.
The way Palin keeps lying and getting away with it when Clinton was impeached for his one lie about his sex life is clear evidence of the abject hypocrisy of the Republican party. She repeats lies that McCain has even refuted, such as the ones about Obama's supposed connections with terrorism. She's allowed by Brian Williams on NBC to get away with saying that Biden claimed that Obama would cause an international crisis. All these lies and slander: Why doesn't McCain do something amazing and admit that it was a mistake to choose Rove to run his campaign and then to elect a running mate without any credentials whatsoever? Obama would be within his legal rights to sue for defamation of character for the Ayers claim alone.
Well, what did they expect.????? One of the biggest things the Republicans gushed about when they introduced her at the convention was how she took on the old boy network in her own party in Alaska. Guess she's found another group of Republicans she's not afraid to take on.
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
This scares the living hell out of me.
This is exactly in line with the warnings from people who worked with her in Alaska after McCain announced the pick. She seems like a person driven by a lust for power: the talk of "taking charge of the Senate" comment, the drive for power that compelled her to "not even "blink" when picked for VP, and the sense that she is already trying to overtake McCain and the people running her campaign. The thought of what a person like this would do if they became president is horrifying.
Palin is a diva? On whose stage? who is her audience? I think she is a right-wing lunatic who would be more effective being surrounded in her true element. She needs to wear hunting gear from Wal Mart, and lay off of her fat smoothing cream around her neck. She would simple be more powerful if she showed her true, unworldly, barbaric self.
Winner = Barack
Loser = many of us soon to be unemployed by his anti-business liberal policies.
Thank God we can kick these guys out in two and four years if we don't elect Palin this time.
Palin 2012
Only in a Republican America can man who is a Harvard Educated Constitutional Scholar, with 8yrs as State Senator and 4 yrs as US Senator and member of the Foreign Relations Committe deemed not ready to lead yet an ultra conservative woman, with 20 months as Governor of Alaska and a Bachelor of Journalism considered ready on day one.
Republicans held control of Congress for 12 of the last 14 years. They had the White house for 8. McCain has been a US Senator for 24 years! And now he talks of change?
The old guard is the problem. The republicans held our trust and lost it. It indeed is time for change!
Nobody shoud be blame except John McCain for selcting he without investigating her records. She think that narrow minded republican like her and she will be presedent 2012. The thing she does not know that if a monkey was selected insted of her for the vice president still narrow minded republican vote for it. with this thinking she does not have a chance to be president at all.
Arash
When a ship starts to go down, its human nature to have the every man ( or woman) for themselves attitude. Mc Cain made a historical error in judgement in picking Palin. If she is looking ahead to 2012 she can forget it. Palin will be a faint memory by 2009.
Why is it so hard to state the obvious? Palin is a backwater outsider who somehow managed to stage acoup in Alaska. John McCain is an old coot who, in a fit of madness, picked her because of her gender. Of course she is going to "go rogue." She has no respect for parties or politics, only a driving ambition for domination.
Come 2012, if this Hockey Mom comes out as a Republican or Independent front runner against OBAMA or Hillary Clinton......the ice will melt below her feet. She will be smoked.
Take an advice beauty queen, you are better off in an igloo back home in Alaska. Leave Washington alone for the next 10 years....go for Senate run first and some grasp of the reafl issues.
Sara Palin out of control. I don't think anyone could have predicted that.... LOL!!!!
How much more evidence does anyone need to be convinced that Palin is wrong for McCain and America? She and McCain hold to the philosophy (much like Bush) that the ends justify the means. The Republicans have had their chance(s) and they blew them. Give Democrats a chance now.
I'm a registered Independent who voted for Obama.
And just when you thought that Obama was the celebrity!
If Palin thinks she's the next leader of the republican party, then I'm the next nobel laureate in astrophysics.
And "not good at PROCESS questions"? That is digging deep to simply find an excuse for sticking foot-in-mouth...
Looking forward to 11/4 and beyond....
Palin's aide admits Sarah is not good at answering process questions? Hell, Sarah is not good at answering any questions. People, this person is woefully unqualified to be VP let alone President. She intends to "run the Senate". The title of President of the Senate is for all intents and purposes a ceremonial tag. The ONLY time the VP has any say is for a tie braking vote. Fortunately she will be dangerous only if elected and again fortunately enough Americans will invoke their common sense and not vote for this poor ticket. There seems to be little good left in the Republican party with this ticket representing them.
It is just what they deserve.
You pick a pretty face and a vacuous intellect for the most powerful position in the country, maybe even the world, and the mis-spent confidence inflates them.
McCain should have had the wisdom to seek advice from wiser people.
Has he ever heard of "Gamblers Anonymous"?
Not enough brains or charisma to lead the RNC. Sorry Missy.
It is clear there is no family connection – she has not looked any of her family in the eye once – including her young daughter who is being traipsed around like campaign tinsel.
She doesn't even look at them when she kisses them or touch her mouth to them.
She will resent her mother in future life – guaranteed.
This woman is beyond just being a diva – she is a megalomaniac of the likes we have not seen in a log while – well not since Cheney – not so long – but just as dangerous.
John King, Peter Hanby, and Dana Bash all Obama supporters. CNN likes to make things up and report it even if they know its a lie. Just like Drew Griffin did the other day and no apology to Gov. Palin. Is this article true CNN or are you just making it up? CNN has no credibility anymore.
I would like to know what sources John King is using. Funny how this comes out now and when Biden was going off on his own, CNN never covered that. Get a life and report why Obama has yet to discuss the specifics of his "TAX" cut and plan. You people are insane. There is NO way OBAMA can pay for the tax plan and you let him walk without having to explain the plan. The debate questions were terrible, not once was Obama asked to explain his plan which every paper has stated that cannot happen the way he described. Yet, no coverage about it from the NEWS you can trust site.
OMIGOD, Dr. McFRANKENSTEIN,
THE MONSTER IS LOOSE....
WHAT SHALL WE DO?
AHAAA, WE SHALL TIE HER TO AN ICEBERG
AND HAVE HER ENDLESSLY DRIFT
BETWEEN ALASKA AND RUSSIA................
thats not all she is
Child abuse with draging the kids around like that
This is what you get when a candidate is not properly vetted!! McCain use to have integrity, but when you sell your soul to the devil, your campaign burns up in front of you.
HAY COME ON CNN, SHOW MY COMMENT, BE FAIR.
VOTE FOR MC CAIN AND SARAH PALIN.
She's a loser. One need only look at http://www.bofads.blogspot.com to see the long long list of her gaffes and lies. If she's the leader of our Party, we're done for.
Sarah Palin appears to be the worst VP candidate ever. She is a selfish woman, who thinks that she achieved the top of the mountains. Her arrogance and ego are detrimental to Mccain's candidacy. The only executiveposition that a president is allowed to pick without congress' scrutny is the VP. McCain really blew it. I hope that the republican party will not give Sarah Palin another chance.
Does Sarah Palin want John McCains job? Maybe she cannot wait till the day she thinks she is going to take over. I wouldnt wish that on anyone...
Shocker!
This is great news for John McCain!
Surprise.... surprise... surprise!
You Repubs always did say she was smart; so, why be so shocked when she is "smart" enough to abondon this malignant campaign?
Palin was made into a star by the desperate McErratic campaign, and now they will bear the consequences. She is a remarkably ordinary person, not a star among Repub governors, and was never going to attract Hillary's supporters. If she becomes a/the face of the Repub party after this loss (in spite of undercutting whatever slim chance McErratic had), they will wander in the political desert for a decade or more. She is an "empty pants-suit."
Lots of Canadians like me, have US roots and the shadow of the US falls over the entire of this country so I claim the right of a person more influenced by your affairs than most of your citizens – to comment.
How in the name of all that is holy can a person who claims Christian convictions lie through her teeth like she does. The Bible says, "All liars" are condemned – no reprieve for politicians.
Is anyone else reading this story laughing out loud? Did then NOT see this coming? Palin is out for self, not McCain and not this country. She is incredibly misguided in believing that the support is bigger than the curiosity.
Imagine if you will: Palin in front of the mirror with her eyes shut tight saying "I am going to be PRESIDENT...I WILL BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! They love me"...and clapping her hands with glee.
This is some SCARY stuff!
CNN i dont know why you do not post my remarks but im going to talk anyway.
The McCain-Palin ticket is imploding. They know there in for a huge loss because of misstakes and the economy, plus the fact that this a democratic year. Palin, for all her stupidity realizes this and is looking toward 2012. McCain is taking his last breathe
McCain made the biggest mistake ever choosing Sarah Palin. McCain has become the worst of the worst of all Republicans, The very thing he hated about his own Republicans. He has become the next G.Bush Jr.
This woman will NEVER be President of the United States.
Ah ah ah!
McCain is suddenly regretting all the millions of dollars he spent trying to label Obama as "the biggest celebrity in the world".
Look at it now! She spent $150,000 just last month. She is the greatest celebrity in the world. But is she ready to lead?
McCain's ship is sinking. The dogs are turning on each other.
Is this really a surprise? She seems like a psycho-bat-woman who's been reading too much of her own press. But she's really good-looking so people keep letting her get away with it. Go back to being a hockey cheerleader!
I guess she is showing her real colors as "Palin the Reformer". She not only takes on her own party, she takes on her partner–the man who put her on the ticket! I guess she is saying, "thanks but no thanks John, I'll reform you too so I can get ahead!" He's like the bridge to nowhere, she supported him, but now is against him. She is clearly someone with her own agenda, and poor McCain has been used just like other Republicans who were nice enough to let her join the playing field, only to be stabbed in the back. That's Palin for you! Is it too late for McCain to change his VP pick? If I were him, I'd be scared.
Imagine that!!! McCain's attack dog has turned on him. Palin has sipped from the devil's cup and she feels powerful. The free clothes, adoring fans (idiots) have a created a monster. IF McCain did get into office she would set him up with in the first 6 months to be impeached or worst.
Today I saw an "I love Palin" bumper sticker, so some have already dismissed McCain. I hate it for him... but that's what he gets!!!
Sarah Palin AKA Gift from heaven
What I love about the GOP ticket:
Most of the Republicans who respect McCain can't abide Palin and most of the Conservatives who love Palin can't stand McCain.
I've love to read a behind-the-scenes book about this election when it's all over. Funniest campaign EVAH!
Nothing is surprising me at this point. This one is going down in the annals of history as the WORST. CAMPAIGN. EVER.
It's careening into one giant avalanche of FAIL.
Palin maybe looking out for Palin but remember... Even is she's not looking at running in 2012... She must still try to keep her "Cush" job as govener of Alaska.
She may now lose that as well now that her gaffs has gone out to the world.
Bottom Line, we need to change the topic from Palin to how we will bring this country together on Nov. 5th.
Bring it Together America! Vote 08'... Hopefully for Obama
figuring out that a former beauty queen is a diva is hardly shocking!
The arrogance of the ignorant is a paradox of human nature.
The McCain Campaign is just learning what many of us knew all along, and that is that Sarah Palin's VP quest is a joke and she will be a has been just as soon as this election is over. So much forthe McCain Maverick style. He sold his soul to Karl Rove, George Bush and Company long ago and is finally reaping the fruits, "Sarah Palin" the Joke of the Nighttime TV.
I support the McCain-Palin ticket at first, but she has made me think twice about them. I'm not an elitist, but I think we need someone smart in the WH. The more I hear her answers, she doesn't appear that knowledgeable. She never really answers the questions, but just kind of goes around them, just talking points, no specifics.
And, I'm worried about her judgement in the latest news on spending on that money on her makeup and clothes. With American's losing their jobs and incomes, it just wasn't smart to let her handlers spend this kind of money on her. Her makeup alone, is what I make in one year! What kind of values are those?
If John Mc Cain can't handle her how is he going to handle the Country,this is a clear picture of his short comings.
If this is all the GOP has to look to in 2012 they are in pathetic shape. The woman is a grasping, self-serving climber with nothing to offer to the national scene. She actually was in over her head as a mayor of a tiny town. She was plucked out of obscurity and now has stars in her eyes. She will step on anyone who gets in her way. She does not, nor ever will, possess the qualities of a great leader. I think Katie Couric gave us a good idea of Palin's capabilities.
The whole country is lucky that the Palin pick backfired...big time. I don't think we were ever ready for her.
I have serious concerns about Sarah Palin. She is a proven liar and I believe that if you lie, even after you have been proven to be a liar, then you can not be trusted. Tell me when those children go to school and where do they go? She is not a good mother, but she is using those children. If the average citizen was doing that, CPS would be hot on the trail and taking the children putting them in foster homes. My heart goes out to that little baby that she constantly drags around.
We've been telling them what she's like....maybe the Republicans will now sit up and listen to this devious Diva!
What other than her 10 minutes in the national spotlight could possible make this woman believe that she should be on a 2012 ticket ? This is obviously a case of someone who has bought into her own PR.
By now, McCain should realize that if you sacrifice your principles for ambition you risk aligning yourself with like minded individuals. Clearly, Ms. Palin's ultimate loyalty is to her own ambition.
I am a nanny and I would be proud to have Sen Obama as a nanny friend. We need more nannies like him in our business.
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” ...Just the type of person we need in the executive branch of our government. I don't think so!
too bad for Mcshame... he will regret this !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think you get what you deserve for choosing your V.P. without vetting her at all. This guy has entrusted his campaign to a bunch of incompetent people. It makes you wonder who he'll entrust with our economy seeing how he admits his own weakness in that area. Oh yeah, I know who he'll trust.... the same people that Bush did. The McCain campaign continues to react to yesterday's headlines instead of showing any leadership on issues.
So much for putting America first. Sarah Plain Stupid is looking out for herself. When the ship sinks, the rats and cock roaches usually sneak away. Yes Sarah, you truly are a Maverick.
Having a head strong person with precious little international experience as a VP candidate is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately Senator McCain hand picked her without the benefit of a full vetting process. That is just one more example of his inability to trust other people and making spur of the moment decisions on his own. That is not the mark of a successful President.
Why isn't CNN reporting this on the air? This is a very important developement that the public should know. This woman is not interested in doing anything for America. It's very apparent she's only interested in what this campaign can do for Sarah Palin.
McCain claims he is better suited to be the commander and chief than Obama, yet his VP is going "rogue" on him (it also sound like all the Republicans are leaping from the sinking ship). So McCain can't keep is own VP reined in? Is he fit to be commander and chief? If something happens to McCain and the Palin has to stand in, do we want a "Diva" running her own agenda? Would she bomb, bomb, bomb Iran to armageddon?
At least Biden seem to be reined in and subdued after his gaffe.
It looks like at a time when Sarah Palin should be acting like Hillary Clinton, she's acting like Britney Spears.
McCain deserves he, after all he picked her. It is interesting, the Senate republican Congressional Committee and Palin are turning on him during these last few weeks before the election. What they say must be true, "they is no honor amongst thieves.”
With certain real Americans being so fascinated with Divas, such as Paris and Brittany, should we be expecting the release of a 'sex' tape? Seriously, let's accept the fact we have to put up with only 10 more days of this 'fruit' who will fly away back home to hibernate for the winter if her constituants will take her back!
As for her leading the 2012 Republican ticket, I truly hope so because we will finally lose their beliefs of backward thinking from the world landscape. More exposure will only advance the phrase, "What were we thinking?".
World leaders will surely test her because her own Party hasn't.
Shes definately looking to 2012, even she can see the writing on the wall. In 2012 we'll see Palin and Joe the Plumber on the ticket and when they lose to Obama and we'll see Joe the Plumber and Thomas the Tank Engine in 2016
Is this what happens when you put two Mavericks together? What is the second-in-command maverick to do?
Good for her. She pulled her own weight. McCain did not pull through. He faltered on the economy, while Obama BUSTED out in front with the right message.
Above all, they were way ahead of Obama. However, W messed it up again. This time, crashing the economy.
This ongoing drama queen and her story is getting pretty lame. And speaking of "process," this places into question the decision making process of John McCain. If he has any. McCain voters, be careful what you wish for.
Yeah. Palin going rouge sounds like a great plan. She's shown such command of the issues so far. She should just ad lib and talk to the press as much as she wants.
Sarah, Sarah, Sarah – I'm not voting for you or John, but you should appreciate that people like Nicole Wallace are much, much smarter than you and your advisors. Keeping you safely hidden from the press was the RIGHT strategy, as is proven by the fact that your adventures with the press have proven to be so harmful to your credibility. McCain made a horrible pick. The only thing that the COULD do was try and hide it, and hide you in the process.
The idea that you might be back in 2012 should make every Democrat's heart warm, though I can't believe the Repubs wouldn't try and rehabilitate their brand in the next 4 years and find a good, legitimate candidate to nominate.
How does Sarah Palin justify stating that Barack Obama is "not ready", when it is so apparent that if she became "President Palin" (not a real stretch if McCain is elected) she wouldn't know how to find the bathroom, (since her sense of geography includes viewing Russia from her porch) much less a plan for our country's national situations?
This woman is scary! This country would be in a world of trouble with her as President!
She isn't good at process questions? That would be questions of how you put together ways of accomplishing things. Based on what we know of her executive experience in Alaska, her way of problem solving seems to be more in the way of bullying than process. Maybe that works to get a hockey rink in your town or force oil companies to pay more to the state of Alaska, but that is not the what we need on the world stage where the reaction to bullying is at best a lack of cooperation by our allies, and worse, much, worse on the part of our enemies who possible nuclear weapons and a capacity for the most cold-blooded acts.
Palin is disagreeing with McCain. McCain is disagreeing with Palin. McCain is denouncing Bush while he continues to push Bush tax cuts.
The wheels have definitely come off the Straight Talk Express bus.
Sounds like something a "maverick" would do... I would suspect that any real "maverick" would resent being handled and told what to say all the time.
I have had posts in the CNN blogs since the first week she was selected saying that a Palin McCain debate would be priceless.
In her first public interview she said she would 'change his little mind on drilling in Anwar.
I can TELL you she is NOT the future of the republican party and that she WILL lose her popularity in Alaska AND I can tell you why!
Now that the world knows she has benn a porker getting $500 per citizen in ear marks of YOUR American tax money and that you get $50 per year there will be an end to that.
Alaskans will blame HER for not keeping her head LOW.
Google "bridge to Wasilla" at least the bridge she said thanks to went to an airport!
You have people who have lost their homes in Hurricanes and she wants to reduce her drive to Anchorage by 35 minutes!!!
Are you going to pay that for hER???
What Palin not good at process questions? Surprise, Palin is not good period. She was not ready when she accepted the offer, she is not ready now. She should never have left Alaska, at least they approved of her. Had she been vetted they would have known that even as Mayor of a small town, she had to hire a city manager because she is not good at processes, no executive experience at all. Palin turned the Mayor position there into a figurehead position only.
GO BACK TO ALASKA
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08 N 2012
What do you know? We knew it would not be LONG. As a WOMAN, I knew, this WOMAN was trouble. She do not follow RULES, she state it herslf. She is setting herself up to move on to BETTER things and VP was not in er VIEW. STOp HER NOW, she is VERY DESRUCTIVE, with her HOCKEY MOM, TAKE NO PRISONER ATTITUDE. OR SHE WILL SELF DESTRUCT.
This is just more evidence of bad judgment by John McCain in choosing a running mate who's ill-suited for him. And bad judgment would make a bad president. You have to wonder, if Palin keeps going rogue, when she'll slip up and make an even bigger gaffe than she's made in the past. But even though she's trying to break free and be her own woman, it looks like it's too late to help her base, with Obama maintaining and even building his lead nationwide and in battleground states. The sharp slap in the face that Americans have received from the financial meltdown, 5 costly and disastrous years in Iraq, and other blunders by the Bush administration have made the American public all too able to spot politicians who don't make the grade in these days when good help is hard to find. Luckily, Barack Obama is the right man in the right place at the right time. But it will take all of us to steer our country back on track.
Don Stevens
Anaheim, California
the beginning of the end!!
The wheels are coming off the cart of the McCain campaign. They have nobody but themselves to blame since they picked Palin to begin with.
I have never heard Palin speak with any intelligence or conviction about any of the important policies. All she gives us in that line is puppet answers or no answer at all. The only thing she does at rallies is spew her venom with lies and 7th grade name-calling. She is a ridiculous candidate, and this will go down in the history books as the Republicans' dumbest decision ever. As a little side.....I'd much prefer to see her wearing an American flag pin, rather than that silly polar bear. If a candidate is from Kansas, do they wear a sunflower to show that they love Kansas more than the whole of America? No, but Sarah does that. Somebody ought to start spewing venom about her. Her 8 month first child and shotgun marriage, her fringe, hateful religion, her using state money to cart her kiids around, rather than make wiser choices about their lives (school, normalcy, etc.), talking about being a "hockey mom", when she only did that for a couple of years.....and what parent isn't a hockey/soccer/softball/band/football/theater, etc., etc., etc. Mom?There are soooo many things we could dis her on, but the Dems are sticking pretty close to telling us what they'd like to do for the country, rather than waste time on that stuff. They only do that when necessary for self defence against the crazy, meaningless and constant attacks.
She sounds a bit marvericky to me. Hmmm, isn't that what they wanted?
Its a scary thought to imagine a world with a "rogue" Vice President Palin...God forbid!
Maybe Gov. Palin has a conscience or maybe she knows McCain is going to lose and she is trying to distance herself. She definitely has a future in national politics like it or not.
DON'T WE HAVE A MOTHER, DON'T WE LOVE OUR MOTHER, WHY NOT VOTE FOR SARAH PALIN AND STOP CRITICIZING HER. OUR WE NOT PROUD THAT SOME DAY A WOMAN, THE SAME GENDER AS OF OUR MOTHER, WILL BECOME VICE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT.
VOTE FOR MC CAIN AND SARAH PALIN.
This woman is a dangerous right wing nutcake and a true neo-con without a decent education to enable her to lead on a national level. "The next leader of the party?" Is that the best they have? Four years from now, no one will care about that woman...
Let the party begin. I guess the McCain campaign is starting to see the true colors of Palin, the same time she is making a note that they are going to lose and starting to look after herself. I'm sure she is going to piss off alot of people (powerful people) as she goes, then comes November 5th, she will be all alone dragging her kids and her yes maaam husband back to Alaska. I guess we Americans are not stupid after all. We give anyone a chance to shine, but it doesn't take us long to see the true colors of a person. Bye Bye Diva.
America save the world from Palin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Palin has lost a lot of credibility throughout this election. I don't think I would be thinking about next election if I were her. She's got other issues at home to worry about besides Troopergate.
Palin's ONLY goal is to "win." Because of her "Lack Of" she does not realize that there is SO much more involved. Why will 2012 be any different than today? Palin does not have the capcity to stop, listen & learn; her ego and self-centeredness will be her demise...Crash and Burn.
Country First, right?
This is an ueducated woman who will stop at nothing to get to the TOP. Including stepping on McCain
I'm the bigger maverick, No I am. I am ,NOOOO I am. What a disaster this campaign has been. It will go down in history as one of ,if not THE biggest disaster in political history.
Ooops the Maverik shell is cracking......
If you guys can't reveal your sources. I don't believe it. I hate when people write something and say "adviser or source said it"
McCain made the pick, now let him live with it, he wanted to go outside the norm and pick her.....
I read her correctly a long time ago. The Republican Party did it too themselves. How can they govern if they can not get along. McCain is running for President not her. I am sick of her she is an insult. I predict the end of her soon. Obama/Biden.
Hmm...looks like the "Maverick" is taking a maverick turn. It's ironic that they're scrambling to explain this. Looks like the McCain campaign is getting a taste of its own medicine, so to speak.
God help america if this moron on a moose runs in 2012
I doubt many could stand another run by this woman for anything!!!
This whole article is stupid. The fact of the matter is that Governor Palin has more experience than Barack Obama. That is why the pro-Obama media keeps smearing Gov. Palin on a daily basis (like they did to Hillary) to distract the American people from Obama's lack of experience. Obama has been in the US Senate only 3 years and he has spent most of that time running for President or voting "present." Moreover, as Joe Biden and Hillary said, Obama is not ready to be President. Moreover, Biden said that he would be honored to be on the same ticket with McCain. If it wasn't for the collapse of AIG, Fannie and Freddie, which came the day after McCain-Palin took the lead in the polls (which is curious), McCain would be ahead right now, but the race is not over yet.
The 2012 ticket should look like this:
Huckabee / Palin
I truly believe that they can win with this ticket. I heard a lot of good things about Huckabee while he was a governor. He made hard decisions.
I prefer Huckabee or Hillary for 2008, but unfortunately, that did not happen. Obama now, is defintely better than McCain
Sara Palin should go back to college and EARN a real education. She should obtain at least a PHD before thinking about national politics.
Right now she has both feet in her mouth and it is had to remove them.
World travel shoud be high on her agenda as well instead of looking through her kitchen window and thinking she can see Russia.
The question I'd like her to answer is this; does she have any form of internation history?
Can she understand the difficult issues of the Middle East? Does she really know anything about Iraq and it's 2000 year history?
If George Bush, Dick Cheney and John McCain can't seem to fatom the critil issues of the middle East, why then does she think she have a clue?
How stupid one have to be not reading and understanding history?
So Sarah Palin thinks she knows best? From what I can tell, this woman is so vacuous it's a wonder her head doesn't collapse. The fact that anyone would put her up for office is an insult. Next leader of the party? Who does she think she is?
And the McCain campaign implodes...
One of many reasons not to allow her to run this country.
IT WOULD BE PALIN FIRST!
It's all a front!
"divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom"
Wow – does this already sound like someone familiar – perhaps our current president??? Guess it's not just divas who think this way. Is this alleged behavior a surprise to any of us? This woman is not fit to be VP in any rational person's mind, let alone president. Come on American, wake up and look at each candidate and running mate's actual platform, interviews, character and credentials. I think the choice is beyond obvious to anyone with an open mind. Then again, this is the country that voted W in twice............
At least she is clever enough to sense a sinking ship.
Good, and hopefully she'll be home in Alaska to spend a long winter there. She won't have to bother with Washington DC.
Alaska is a true national treasure, purchased during the administration of President Andrew Johnson, for the American People. It was a wise purchase, very good real estate, sold by the Czar of Russia.
Palin may be governor, but most of Alaska belongs to the American People, who paid for it in 1867.
Palin is an unqualified boob and is merely dressed-up white trash. I have nothing but disdain for her and her dangerous religious fundamentalism that wants to dictate to everyone in the country – including those who actually think for themselves and have no use for that kind of mythology. That having been said, she's absolutely right that robo-calls are irritating. If the McCain campaign is pointing to THAT as the source of her weaknesses for the ticket, they really need a reality check. She's right on the money with that one, although this doesn't make her any more qualified to be VP, if just means occasionally she has a flash of insight (maybe her own phone has been targeted with these loathsome calls). If the McCain campaign cannot focus on anything else in an effort to clean their house up, they deserve to lose.
This is dumb, what I find funny is that some McCain people are so critical of Palin. Without her this would be a way different race. The republican base needed to be energized so they would go out and vote. SHE DID THAT. McCain had great judgment when choosing her.
McCain/Palin O8
PLEASE make her go away...while I agree with her that the McCain campaign has been mismanaged, I don't think that's why SHE is failing to impress people. SHE is failing because:
1. she has no ethics, and no problem using public funds for personal gain.
2. she is NOT a fiscal conservative, maybe she's stingy with her own money as she claims, but she is certainly not stingy when it comes to spending government or campaign $$$
3. she is far too (socially) conservative for the average American.
4. she is not qualified to be Vice President when it comes to time in office, educational background, knowledge of world affairs, or knowledge of how the federal government works.
5. she has dangerously unconstitutional ideas about the role of the Vice President.
She needs to be stopped.
Voting for Obama/Biden is a good way to do that.
PALIN NEED TO PACK BAG AND GO BACK TO ALASKA WHERE SHE BELONG AND PLEASE SHE IS NOT WELCOME TO CANADA NO TIME AT ALL CANADIAN IS FOR OBAMA AND WE ALL COMING TO OBAMA RALLY.
She is a Diva unto herself ONLY!
palin will be forgotten by most people as soon as nov 4th is over. she's ridiculous.
Everytime we see Palin, Cindy and John McCain on TV, we change the channel right away. We cannot stand them. They are oh, soooooo full of hatred, full of lies so hypocrite. Palin had her 15 minutes of fame. Hopefully she will just fade away and go back to bridge of nowhere. Thank God, few more days till election day is over.
As an Obama supporter, thank you John McCain. Sarah Palin is the gift that keeps on giving. Hahahahaha
"The Sith always turn on one another."
"and at the end of the day, voters turned against her both in terms of qualifications and personally." - are you kidding me? Obviously you have not been around her campaign stops. She is the most popular candidate of any of them and if she had the HUGE spending campaign budget Obama has, she'd be in the White House.
McCain has a good message but is a poor messanger, Obama has a poor message but is a good messenger. Obama will be our president and God help us.
I do not know if it is a caricature. After listening to her interviews, and now knowing she can't deal with process questions. (Does that mean she can not think independantly), than SNL has her down pat. McCain really believed he could substitute Hillary in our minds. Sadly, he forgot Hillary's attraction is her mind, and ability to process and communicate complex information.
I was a Hillary supporter. Sarah Palin, other than being a woman, is not Hillary Clinton.
Go Obama
Yep, that's another little red flag being raised for the McCain campaign.
Sarah Palin thinks that she has a future in politics. However, this campaign has hindered any chance of that. Palin is just as likely to continue a political career as Michelle Bachman. These are all hints of things to come.
This doesn't surprise me at all. Palin was never ready and to be honest was the worst possible choice for McCain. I do believe that she was looking out for her best interest all along. The McCain campaign is no longer together but fighting constantly. If you watched the interview McCain and Palin had with Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News, you can see the distance, the tension, and the dislike.
Will people please stop bringing up the Joe Biden speech on Obama being tested. Joe Leiberman has said the same thing earlier this year on Face the Nation with Bob Schefer. McCain keeping saying he has been tested. When? When was McCain President? Being a POW is not the same as being President. Does he not understand that??? Only four people on the face of the earth knows what it is to be tested as President and that is Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and the current President. Those are the only people that has been tested in that job. Why doesn't the news media bring up the Joe Leiberman interview, this will stop the talk about being tested and why Joe Biden said that in the first place. Joe Leiberman and Joe Biden were right.
Wow, you mean that the Republican handlers are finally seeing what was obvious to everyone else right after her nomination. Way to impress the nation with your insight and wisdom, boys.
I'll help you with a couple of other things you might not have figured out yet. The earth is round. The sun rises in the East. And Obama is going to be the President of the United States.
McCain's advisers have severely misjudged the prevailing political winds and when it's all said in done may have in the course of two months orchestrated one of the worst run campaigns in a long time. McCain himself has even appeared at times to have recognized this, but it's too late for him to do anything different.
Palin is reaching the same conclusion, and realizes her long term political credibility has been damaged as a result. She is not an idiot, but has been mishandled incorrectly by what appears to be a totally inept campaign team. It's too late for McCain in this election (look at the electorate picture, not overall poll numbers), and it would only be wise for her to make an attempt to salvage her reputation before her return to Alaska.
Palin is the last thing this country needs. She is unprofessional, unintelligent, and dare I say it – Un-American. She does not represent the core values that we Americans hold to close to our heart; honesty, integrity, and demonstrating respect for others.
She has repeatedly lied in public forums, for instance 'Obama pals around with terrorists' is a deplorable lie to put out there just to win an election. Yet this is just one of many lies that have spewed out of her mouth- and McCain does not denounce them, just the opposite he defender her in his final debate.
McCain and Palin are not fit to represent our country, nor do they have the intellectual capacity to do so.
And WHY is this surprise? Women across the country could see this from the start – a woman much too high on herself. The Republican Party desperately tried to market Palin as an up-and-comer . Did they really think they could suppress this woman's overblown ego for very long? McCain came close to getting my vote until he picked a bimbo trophy as his running mate.
B.Obama ,08
Change we really really really need.
Change for our children and our children's children.
Their future and all of ours are in jeopardy.
Vote Obama ,08
I'm not surprised! Of course she is looking out for number one. that is what she did from day one.
It reflects on McCain. His decision to bring her own after really not vetting her. McBush is sunk!
If only it were that simple ... they picked a maverick and, dang, they got a maverick. Nor is the revelation that there's a politician who's keeing an eye out for her/his own future much of a newsflash. Most are, I'd guess, and probably need to in order to survive. It's not like Palin was a longtime McCain stalwart - she just met him a couple of months ago.
No, what's scary about Sarah is that she considers herself *God's* chosen diva. See Alan Boras' thoughtful column in this morning's Anchorage Daily News about Sarah's weird Kenyan witch-doctor "blessing," the role of witch doctors in Kenya today (eleven "witches" burnt to death last May), and what it has to do with American religious history and contemporary conservative extremists.
It is bizarre to me that people went hysterical for Obama to renounce ill-considered words spoken in a sermon twenty years ago, for which he wasn't even present (and which he *did* clearly renounce), but no one has called for Sarah to any way reject the profoundly anti-American ideology this guy was proclaiming, on tape, as he laid his hands on her.
Is this for real? Why are they talking about this now, with 10 days until election? Hmm, maybe it is because McCain's campaign is fundementally inept.
It's nice that the McCain campaign staffers have finally begun to realize what the majority of the country realized weeks ago. I'm guessing someone finally looked up from their nap and saw what was REALLY going on around them. That's the GOP for you, asleep at the wheel while driving our country and the global economy over a cliff.
Maybe someone should remind Sarah Palin that after McCain loses on Nov. 4th, she'll have to return to Alaska to face another defeat in two years when the voters of Alaska also show her why she's not a "maverick". Gotta hand it to the GOP, if they really wanted to forfeit a presidential election, they couldn't have done a better job than they did with this one. But don't worry, somehow they'll still figure out a way, wrong though it may be, to blame the Democrats, Obama, AND the unbiased "liberal" media that took the time to vet their VP candidate when the GOP couldn't be bothered. The residents of Alaska should be thankful, at no cost to them the rest of the country showed how corrupt their beauty queen really is.
my post from a month ago >>>
McCain and Palin are NOT on the same page on everything from reform to birth control.
September 25th, 2008 11:31 am ET
PT Palin depression The BIG question that SP was asked and HER answer are soooo being overlooked in the Media!
Before whe was put under wraps, a reporter asked her about McCain's opposition to drilling in Anwar.
Remember her response? She said she 'will try to change his (little) mind on that' Can you spell insubordination?
What other issues are Tod and her going to 'change his mind' on?
*He votes to fund pro choice groups.
* She is against birth control and sex education in schools
*Does he believe in shooting wolves from planes, that global warming is a myth, and polar bears are not endangered?
*abortion for rape victims
* as a maverick, he opposed Bush gun legislation
* the list goes on Independence for Alaska
McCain and Palin should debate!!!
Try to find either of the Palin's waving an American flag before she was selected!!!!!
Palin/Palin 2012
(I still predict she will be dumped for Romney or Lieberman)
The elite liberal media wants you to believe that Sarah Palin is a religious fanatic just because she's a spiritual warrior who believes in fighting demons and witches with prayer and that Alaska will be a refuge for believers in The End Of Days. But her praise of Joe The Plumber, who was registered with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Natural Law Party before he registered Republican, proves she's open minded and that her religious beliefs don't always dictate her politics.
Well I say let her go! because the more she talks the more people see the real deal & it is not a pretty sight! Look below the surface & she has a dark soul...very little light at all. I was wondering how she could go do a policy speech on specail needs children, when she cut funding in Alaska for special needs children? Did any one ask her about that...She is nothing but a mouth peice for dirt. I find it very sad...I really hope the republican party see what she is before they make her a big deal in that party...it will only sink them...
From vogue to rogue might best describe this person.
Opportunistic, stupid and misleading, she exemplifies the Republican mindset.
If this is 2012 on the way, good thing the Mayan calendar predicts Doomsday...or is that the Doomsday they predicted?
Palin's approval ratings are the lowest of any VP candidate in the history of our country,
Her disapproval rating are the highest of any VP candidate in the history of our country,
Sarah Palin is the most unpopular and disliked VP candidate in the history of the United States of America.
Why do you think that is?
I love it.
She is not a maverick. She appeals to the base because that what she is. Mcain's is more of an ally to the independent voter to the moderates. She views are more in line with Bush and the religious right. So this wasn't going to work and she clearly wants to be the star. She said it herself 3 weeks ago, the "Palin/Mcain" ticket.
Ah so here is a campaign that can't even get it's own house in order, and wants to take charge of the whole country.. I say No McCain Palin, No How, No Way!
When the children of Queen Elizabeth II were airing their marital problems in public, some of the papers in England and some of her advisers were asking her the question I'm about to ask the McCain campaign " My God, Sir..can't you get her under control?" Or maybe it just doesn't matter much anymore?
This to me shows just how disgustingly superficial American politics can get. It confirms that McCain's choice of Palin was simply to get women and conservative voters, with zero regards to her capabilities (or incapabilities). And then they had to put up a show and fully contain her so that the TV viewer won't realize quite how incapable she is.
This is not democracy. This is disturbing.
McCains "experts" and McCain himself have screwed up his campaign... Sarah has a future and is right in not leaving it up to these dimwits
My best line in the Bible is 'The truth shall set you free' now revelations are coming out on the level of McCains judgement, the truth is he simply lack judgement period dot! How on earth in a bid to win an election, he picked some one that is not ready and that never had a dream on becoming a VP in her life, Respected Senator McCain threw away caution and want to put America into a feeble hand of Governor Palin in case of an unexpected, that a poor judgemment. In our growing up years we were taught to seek knowledge when we are ignorant, but Senator McCain reversed that by choosing Palin as a running mate. Obama made up for his 'inexperience' on foreign policy by choosing an experienced Biden as a VP America think!
Well i think this service John McCain right, he chose her without fully vetting her!
Good to see the Republicans are starting to eat their own.
A good sign.
And a frightening reflection on their organization. If they can't run a campaign– and clearly they can't– how to they expect to convince voters they can run the country ?
I WONDER HOW MCCAIN CAN CONTROL HIS CABINETS OR HIS ADMINISTRATION IF HE CANNOT EVEN CONTROL HIS CAMPAIGN TEAM. I THINK HE CANNOT BE A GOOD PRESIDENT IF THIS IS THE CASE. I THOUGHT HE IS TOUGH. OR MAYBE HE IS NOT BEING RESPECTED BY HIS OWN PEOPLE. SORRRRREEEEEE!!!!!
Uh h.. this is another lame attempt to make Palin look "good" and wise...
it won't work GOP!
wow
As a law enforcement officer, let me be the first one to tell you that the people who are POWER HUNGARY, and abuse their power, are the ones who should NEVER be allowed to be in such a position of authority in the first place. It doesnt make any diffrence whether they are in public office, or in law enforcement. They always make horrible choices and make horrible examples of the rest of us who uphold our integrity and keep our oath to serve the public. Sarah Palin is a POWER hungary who already abused her power. She is vendictive, and only in it for herself. I can see that she would do anything to get MORE POWER!
A REPUBLICAN HOUSE DIVIDED. LMAO.
I really don't see how she could ever be successful as a presidential candidate. It would be tremendously hippocritical of Republicans who claimed Obama was not 'experienced enough' to even consider voting for her.
When Joe the Plumber gives out more TV interviews and press conferences in 1 week for John McCain than Sarah the VP nominee has done in 2 months, you know there is something seriously wrong with McCain's campaign. And if he can't run a campaign, I can't even imagine how he could run the U.S.
Does not surprise me in least....I sure hope she does try to push herself to the top of GOP in 2012...it will ensure at least a generation of Democratici rule!!! YOU BETCHA (wink, wink)!!!
Serves McCain right for not properly vetting, spending 15 minutes with a woman and then expecting a strong partner. He got a lightweight, zealot with no background who has helped bring down his campaign.
I feel bad for the advisor who is lying under that bus. She'll be crushed to death now that the wheels are coming off.
Evil turns in on itself. "Values" republicans. I wonder if that is solely a tactic of manipulating the base, or if they really have any values? I would also point out, that while the democratic party are certainly not socialists (and I wish they were), people believe in socialism because they actually are concerned about the welfare of others. Love thy neighbor, sound familiar you hypocritical jack booted vultures?
Why don't you go away, already....
The McCain campaign imploding on itself,PRICELESS
In your article you used the term "gone off the reservation". In Canada a reporter would be called on the carpet for an ethnic slur such as that!
(only in America? in America only!)
I love it! You don't even have to get them a rope you can instead just get out of their way and they'll apparently be quite content to hang themselves! What a pick John!! A diva who thinks she's the new chosen Messiah of your party that wont even follow your own instructions. I guess we know longer have to wonder whether or not she'd make a good "second In command".
If McShame were smart, he'd tie an anchor line around her and dump her in the Gulf of Alaska and then apologize profusely to the American people for abandoning his principles and running the sleaziest campaign ever.
He MIGHT be able to salvage his senate career if he writes all this dangerous, reckless and extremely ugly behavior off as a prolonged "senior moment".
John, you shot your own foot off this time. As for the rest of your party, can you say "Titanic"?
Let her go "rogue" all she wants because every time she does she sends another "Undecided" voter to Obama!!!
Keep talkin' Caribou Barbie!!!
Its obvious that Palin is going to attempt to save her 'political future'. She's ambitious.
Thing the governor doesn't 'get' is that 55% of Americans, including people in her own party do not believe she is qualified to lead.
I predict that Palin & the "first dude" will be retiring from politics once the whole investigation is over into their ethics violations.
NO PALIN EVER..... EVER
This is yet another "gasp for breath" from a drowning campaign... The thrashing about underwater will soon come....
Of course, Palin's pick as vice President at first seems a successful coup againt the Democrats, but it was an eloquent testimony to McCain's rash judgement. The ticket lacked chemistry and a "fundamental" knowledge of where the country was headed, after eight years of George Bush in the White House. The choice was spiteful and it has gone naturally awry. Gov. Palin should hang those expensive costume for 2012 i.e. if she has not already done herself in with all the media guffaws. Case closed.
***Palin appears to now be looking out for herself more than the McCain campaign.***
Didn't she do the same in Alaska?
With her answers to question related to the Vice Presidency of the U.S and her inability to discern or understand what goes on during the primaries, she seems to be forgetting the hand that chose her.
Anyway, if these rumors are true, I think it offers a great revelation into McCain's and Palin's mind. Meanwhile someone should tell them that their tactics are not working. If these self proclaimed mavericks can't run a campaign with all the so-called experience between them, how do they plan on running the country?
So if John McCain can't handle his own running mate, how can we expect him to handle the economy, domestic issues and foreign policy? Oh yes, and that concentration of superegos know as Congress.
He isn't the right man for the job and she isn't the right woman for the job.
EVERYONE SHOULD OF SEEN HOW SHE TREATED THE PEOPLE WHO HELPED HER IN ALASKA. WHY WOULDN'T SHE DO THE SAME TO THE MC CAIN PEOPLE ?
This does not surprise me one bit. Deceitful lair is what I'd use to describe Sarah Palin. What type of woman would use her children as bait to bring in sympathy votes. The son going of to war, the teen daughter's pregnancy, and the poor baby with special needs. This woman is a pathetic example of a "hockey mom". Hockey moms protect their children and keep them out of harms way. Shame on you Sarah. Shame on you John McCain for putting your personal interest before the interest of the country by picking her as your running mate.
Remember all those times John McCain praised Sarah Palin as one who 'turned against members of her own party"? As McCain has now learned this isn't necessarily a virtue.
I'm just stunned that the Republican party is just NOW starting to see Sarah for who she is!! She is absolutely given up on the bid for the white house in 2008 and is looking toward a possible future in 2012. I believe since day 1 she has always seen the ticket as Palin/McCain not the other way around.
She is DANGEROUS!! This woman wants to push the far rights ultra-conservative religious agenda and she doesn't care who she steps on to do that...even Senator McCain!
We do NOT need any more division in the white house. I'm voting for the ticket that can and WILL unite this nation...Obama/Biden 08/12
So since when was the NEWS based on suggestions? If the aides have an interest in this election they'd do well to keep their mouths shut.
John McCain is reaping what he sowed when he chose Gov. Palin as his running mate. She represents that portion of the Republican party that thrives on division and intolerance in the guise of patriotism and Christianity. It is no surprise that she would be poor team player when things are not going well.
Wow that's news...Sarah Palin is out for Sarah Palin and thinks she has the ... "knowledge and experience" ...to win this race herself. Funny that every time a citizen says what an overbloated ego with total lack of fortitude she is we are "attacking" her.
None of this is surprising and would have been obvious to McCain if he hadn't made the same thoughtless decisions that he always makes. He tends to act on impulse and then goes into a frenzy with damage control. Palin has considered this to be the Palin/McCain campaign from day one. Problem is, she's reckless – even more so than McCain.
Remember, she came out of the convention with a laundry list of false statements. McCain and Palin spent several weeks repeating lies about the airplane on eBay, bridge to nowhere, etc. It's been downhill from there.
I agree that the McCain campaign has mishandled her from the start. I've watched her for over 2 years and if not given an "Approved script" she could have contributed much more to the campaign. She's just the type of leader I've been looking for and I hope to see her in the future.
PAsmart
The republican party is beginning to fall apart and turn on each other. Sarah Palin has not only dug the republican party into the ground, but also any political future she thinks she could possibly have. She seems to be unaware of her unpopularity amongst majority of Americans and actually believes in her mind that she is qualified to run as president of this country. I also believe she is going to find it very difficult in the future to get backing from the republicans that she has angered during this campaign. She needs to come to her senses and realize that Americans made a mistake in the past to elect a less than qualified George Bush into office and that the same mistake will not be repeated.
This is great! Again, the gift that keeps on giving!
The problem that Sarah Palin has is that she does not understand the difference between "laughing at" and "laughing with". Although she is a politically sav vy woman she is a very stupid woman. She knows nothing about the world and its people.
I cannot believe that she thinks that Americans will embrace her in 2012. Her stupidity really shows in her thinking that this could happen!
A friend once said to me that " There was a time when stupid people were at least a little humble about it ; but now they have such a sense of entitlement!" I think that my friend must have been talking about Sarah Palin!
Canadian Cath ( looking forward to seeing a bright, articulate, world leader in The White House)
Palin has plans to pad her pockets whether by being in politics or in show business. She is using this as her launching pad for bigger things.
She would do well on Fixed News. I am sure Murdock would love to have her on the air.
The fact that she is poorly educated and clearly superficial doesn't matter to Fixed News.
Obama/Biden '08
I just can't find it in me to trust Palin. Beyond the AIP, troopergate, and her anti-Christian attacks on Obama, I just don't think she's straight. The new Alaskan pipeline, a $30 Billion project, had one bid. One bid. That just doesn't sqaure with what I know about government contracts – it sounds corrupt to me. She is not what she seems to be – and I don't think she represents most Americans – most people I know make a mistake and take responsibility for it. Palin pretends that it never happened – over and over again. We've had a President like that for 8 years. American can't afford anymore of this.
Please "Media Hounds" give us all a break – the election is not over until the last legitimate ballot is counted. All we can hope for is that the American people do not get caught up in the hype and focus on the issues.
How can Palin even think..to play for 2012 when 2008 ticket has been a total pathetic game and a real farce for the most serious process of the country which is to select the next President.
She not going rouge, she is setting herself up not to be the fall gal. GO OBAMA/BIDEN
Josephine the Plumber and McCain the Bummer!!!
Just what this country needs .
O.B.08
Palin doesn't even know what her role would be if she was elected with McCain. Perhaps she finally figured out she was part of a ploy. McCains only intentions were to use her for Hillary votes. She knows this now and is probably indeed going rogue so she'll have somewhere to go after McCain loses in a few days. She was never selected for her brains or experience anyhow. Disaster in the end for the Republicans.
Somebody should buy McCain some depends because his maverick move is coming back to bite him on the behind. As for Diva Palin, you are no match for either Obama nor Hillary so good luck, by the time you are ready to lead you will have as many wrinkles as McCain.
See what happens when you have poor jugdement. Now it is clear that this pick by John Mccain was not well thought out. She is only out for herself. This is the same thing that she did in her home state. Not a team player.
Obama/Biden 08
White Women From Ohio for OBAMA
Wow you have GOT TO LOVE THIS WOMEN, taking control because she knows her campaign is Finished, you know what i might vote for her in 8 years if she runs... By then she would have enough experience
Obama/Biden 2008/2012
Palin/ Unknown 2016
I like her.
I voted Republican for the first time. What the media has done to her is aweful. If obama wins...i hope she comes back in 4 years and runs against him because if it was her on the top of the ticket day...she would win.
Good. Let's hope she implodes the McCain campaign. God help us if this kooky team is elected.
NIGHTMARE SCENARIO for America and the world: Old, hapless John McCain wins the election and Sarah Palin becomes vice-president.....things will go from bad to worse for the U.S, both at home and around the world.....McCain has no clue but insists on doing things his erratic way and will not listen to anyone....
Can you imagine the number Palin would do on McCain once they find themselves in the same mess as Bush and Cheney have put us in? People might actually pray for the return of Bush-Cheney. Too scary to even imagine?
May heaven and the good sense of the majority of Americans save us from this scary scenario!
Mr. McCain, Please watch "All About Eve" at your earliest opportunity. We promise not to say "I told you so..."
John McCain can't even control his own campaign and running mate. Why in the world would we want to put him in charge of running the country?
Sarah Palin is the final nail in the coffin of the Republican Party I once knew and loved.
Obama '08
That's my girl!!!
She warned everybody she would change Washington! And she's has already started
Don't patronize a mother of five!
I'm begining to get a nagging feeling that maybe things aren't going do well in the McCain-Palin camp. Like, maybe the wheels are coming off? The circular shooting squad is a symptom of a desperate campaign off the rails and the drowning rats are fighting to get on the last life raft. Is that Tallulah Bankhead I hear singing...?
=/ Obama '08
Sarah Palin`s selection was a desperate attempt at cashing in on millions of women being disappointed at Hilary Clinton losing the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama. The difference was/is that millions of people had a say in deciding that historic contest. Nobody voted for Sarah Palin (outside Alaska???!) except Mc
I agree that she has been mishandled by the McCain campaign since the start. I've watched her for two years and she's exactly the type of down-to-earth leader I've been looking for. If allowed to get away from the "approved script", I feel she could have contributed so much more to a failing campaign.
It is disgusting to give credence to these annoymous sources. How do we not know that this is a creature of a journalist – who is pro Obama – imagination?
Could lthe CNN newsteam throw some light on a story that Obama has failed to produce his US birth certificatre as requested by a judge of the court? Is this true or not? Now here is a story that one could research. You do not have to depend on these unknown sources.
This woman sends chills down my spine!
NOW THIS IS INFORMATION. WE LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
IT IS OBVIOUS THAT SHE IS OUT TO GET HERSELF A NAME. SHE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT RUNNING FOR VP, RIGHT NOW. HOW CAN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TRUST THIS "DIVA" IF MCSANE CAN'T TRUST HER HIMSELF. ALL SHE CARES ABOUT IS GETTING SOME DEALS IN THE PROCESS. SHE IS THROWING MCCAIN IN THE CASKET BEFORE HIS DEAD.
MORE INFO BOUND TO COME OUT.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Good for her, I mean I still don't think she is qualified and I still believe she should have bowed out as Katherine Parker the columnist wrote. But the McCain campaign has messed this lady up and you can tell she was not even aware of it. Because all she could see was opportunity. She is by no means a leader but least she knows when to get out of the kitchen.
I'm actually feeling sorry for the GOP, but then again they put Palin in this position...does the term 'maverick' fit her...perhaps we'll see the 'true Palin' in 2012...or more likely 2016.
There sure are alot of scandels turning up around Palin. The most recent is the natural gas pipeline – looks like the terms & bidding process weren't fair and only catered to a few select companies – one of which Palin had ties to – TransCanada – the one that won the bid.
if sarah palin is able to pull enough wool over all our eyes that
she becomes the future of her party God help us. Why isn't she going
away?
To anyone thinking of ever voting for Palin or Joe-the-Plumber or like types, please watch "Idiocracy"! Maybe a double-feature with "Dave".
Seriously, saying that paying taxes is socialistic or unpatriotic is insane! Do their children attend public schools?! Despite the available tax plan charts, Joe hasn't yet figured out he'd be better off if Obama is elected. Spare us. Talk about unclear on the concept. Get a clue or get out.
And don't dare call those who believe in responsible taxation unpatriotic!
maybe idiot child has a brain after all, weeeeee!
That "diva" attitude of self-righteousness and superiority has turned off all of the moderates who might have voted McCain. And "people who think they're better than everyone else" is how she defined "elitist" on NBC. Elitist, thy name is Palin.
Palin a programmed pit by GOP. This women is the worst person i ever seen she is evil
I think I just found out what "Be afraid, be very afraid" means!
Good for that is so selfish; Sarah only represent the ideology of the Republican Party; they don't have the interest of America at heart but theirs. VP indeed!!!
I'll move down south to mehico if palin becomes a president. Is Palin the most qualified republican in the country? You betcha! Doggone it mcsame believes it too.
The ultimate backfire, not only did Sarah Palin turn out to be a lame duck VP choice when it comes to knowledge and qualifications but now she turns out to be as disloyal to her running-mate as her Husband is to our country. This is better then any soap opera in history.
This woman needs to go away and stay away from national politics. She only cares for her own political future. That says alot about ones view of are country. As a republican, I'm outraged she was even picked for the veep job. Pathetic!
Now they are referring to the Gov. as a Diva...well, in the words of Country Joe & The Fish: "Woopee, we're all gonna die!"
That's all
Diva? I don't know this woman personally but I have gotten the impression she is caught up in herself. Fame can do awful things to some people. Now even Joe the Plumber has delusions of grandeur and is thinking of running for congress.
I'm becoming a bit tired of these people.
This is hysterical. Let her. McCain made a very dangerous tactical error with Palin. Now the Chickens are coming back to roost.
Wow Sarah Palin is even more of a liability than I originally thought, I bet McCain is wishing he picked a different running mate.
This is getting a little dirty don't you think CNN. Calm down. America will make informed decisions inspite of pathetic articles from both sides.
She's so Maverick-y that even McCain cant control her!
Imagine how bad she'd be as a President with advisors pulling out their hairs!!
Well you can never control a pitbull for long! Stupid mccain camp should have realised this before picking her..sorry too late!!
So much for McCain's experience and judgement! First he picks an unqualified running mate and now we find out she is not a team player or a leader but an ego-maniac. She could go go nutsky with the nuke button. Put him out to pasture and she need help.
It does not surprise me a bit that Palin is a diva,. I have felt that all along. McSame better wise up and smell the coffee. She's running for herself not as VP. I imagine she has illusions of being the first VP then President. Watch out America. We don't need her kind in the white house. I smell trouble and she is it! And all you ogleing men better get smart too. I have said all along she is an air head and she is proving it. All I have to do is sit back. Poor McCain....so desperate.
destruction comes from within
McCain's election of Palin completely made the party's momentum take a nose dive. It was obvious that McCain's choice was not for the
benefit of the nation but for the intention of popularity. Consequently many, me included, lost trust in McCain's ability to make rational choices and question his integrity regarding promises for the "benefit of the Nation.".
Sarah "Rogue" Palin
So, what did Sen. McCain expect? She has said from the start that she was born to be a politician, that she had the kind of spirit and drive few have to carry out necessary duties. She looked down on McCain from the the very beginning.
It's been more and more apparent that she doesn't get along with the McCain staff; after all, they're the ones who "leaked" the clothes and makeup information, who help keep Troopergate alive, who controlled information to her. All in an apparently failed effort to keep the rope short. She has been returning the favor, believing, it seems, that everyone is blind to her behaviors, tics, and attempts at self-serving pity/sympathy/leadership/whatever elicitations.
Thinks way too much of her own accomplishments. It's all over her face, words, and gestures, and treatment of Sen. McCain.
mccain lost his way when he veered from his strength of independence and judgement that was winning the battle for independents.
palin's campaign has hijacked the imporance of his message and the aping to the conservative right mixed w/ an inconsistant message on the important issue of the day – the economy. it is that flip-flopping on the economy, only now is he sounding more coherent but its probably too little too late, that makes independents squeamish and decide that obama is the lesser of 2 evils.
i always liked mccain but in the climatic moment of his poltocal career, he is acting like a rookie.
But she's a Maverick. Didn't you know she wasn't going to listen to McSame?
Because they insisted on misleading the people with dishonesty and fearleading, they were caused to turn upon one another and fight amongst themselves until the dust settled, and they were no more. –The ousting of the faux Republicans. A new Republican regime is formed and will return with a wholesome agenda in 2020.
And the glue comes loose. I knew it was just a matter of time before the Republicans would start to cannibalize themselves. Bon apetit!
This is perfect! But Palin needs to get a clue. She was not mishandled; it is just that she is not smart enough to be a good leader. It would be great though if she stays major politics, because Tina’s impression is awesome!
Why should this be a surprise to anyone? I'm no high paid veteran politial adviser, but you don't have to be to see this coming. As much as I can't stand the guy, Mitt Romney would have been a better VP pick. And if McCain wanted to attract women and moderates at the same time distance himself from Bush, he should have picked Christine Todd Whitman. She's a governor from the east coast, former cabinet member and disillusioned with the Bush administration.
oh well, adn we know CNN loves her, the only "news " in the ticker and CNN overall is palin
let CNN crown her..
where is mcgrumpy is he not the one running???
hhhaahaha well cnn just told mcgrumpy slap slap slap
cnn want to manipulate the election and the voters
now they want us to crown this woman
Palin is too "mavericky" for the former "maverick"?
Choices and consequences! McCain should have vetted her better, or gone with his heart's desire, Lieberman... no backbone, John?
Betting she wouldn't be a quiet VP either ... just out there running the Senate, like all great VP's do ... hasn't realized or never knew that the VP has only two jobs: break a tie vote in the Senate and check the President's heartbeat every morning.
Maybe someone should tell her that Mrs Barry Goldwater helped start Planned Parenthood...Republicans were not as ignorant then, and did good things for Americans...
It is a shame that things have gone so awry and cult lady now gets to be a diva. She has been divisive, shown narrow-mindedness, thinks the VP controls the Senate, has foreign relations experience because of living in Alaska(???), spoke at Vogler's Alaska Independence Party America Hater's, had a witch doctor do a exorcism on her at church to expel witchcraft etc...how can I trust her with ANYTHING???
Even though she is an entertainment curiosity for the moment, surely no one can trust her when she lies and knowingly calls someone a Socialist, a terrorist, or some other nasty and knowingly false thing to put doubt in someone's mind, cannot be trusted to do the RIGHT thing at all...she has learned to lie with a straight face. Does she believe what she says? Scary!!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully America will put this diva away.
We have great women in every field in America. She is not great. Not even good. Her time in the spotlight has been insulting to great women.
Not good with process questions? Ummm...how are you supposed to lead a country that is to set an example for and work with the rest of the world when you can't answe "processed questions"?
You Palin suppoters must be blind of too filled with hate for Obama to see reality. This woman is a dummy.
oh dear
a diva? what a shock. this woman is a nut.
Were she to run again for Governor in Alaska, she would lose. People now know her better than ever before. She is hollow.
This girl is a dimwit. There's no other way to put it. She was able to get elected Governor in Alaska with about 125,000 votes and it's probably fair to say very little of the debate was about complicated issues of domestic or foreign policy. She simply doesn't have the intellect to handle this stuff although it's amusing to watch her trying to fake it. You can't. What's most amazing about this is the way she has been embraced by establishment figures on the far right who see her as some sort of future standard bearer. I'm hugging myself with glee at the prospect but suspect I'm going to be disappointed as she disappears back into Alaskan obscurity. At least she'll be able to wow the folks up there with her new designer duds.
Far right republicans like Palin..should take all the rest Far right republicans and head to alaska with her sessionist husband. i tink it was in the mid 90s the far right reps entered congress and tainted it. Palin you are their leader. take all of them to your Alaska. your preaching of higher taxes is scaring no one. we are not stupid. we are already in serious debt. and we all know we have to pay for this in the years to come. You are NOT a maverick. John Mccain IS NOT a maverick. Any one can be a Governor. just like Arnold schwarzenegger, Gary coleman, and You. so stop touting your EXECUTIVE experience...lol..it simply does NOT exist. You are very non Observant of the outside world..outside..alaska.
Of course, this is the Palin/Mcain ticket. She's been looking to the Oval Offices ever since she was brought on to the campaign. It's all about her and her agenda. McCain should send her packing back to Alaska who wont be happy to have her back after leaving Wasilla with millions in debt, busted the state run dairy and abused her power as govenor. She was for earmarks before she was against it.
Obama/Biden 2008/2012
Hey, McCain did this to himself.
Everyone knows that unintelligent, uncurious people who always think they're right about everything are bad news.
We saw what happened with Bush.
But at least Bush seems like a decent enough person underneath all that.
Palin's just nasty, mean-spirited, and hugely egotistical.
She's the sort of dumb thuggish extremist that William F Buckley did his best to purge from the GOP.
Current GOP leaders should take note.
This is not surprising...........
McCain wanted another M-a-v-r-i-c-k.
He got one.
What was he expecting another M-a-v-r-i-c-k to do?
Hey John ... For future reference: O-p-p-o-s-i-t-e-s (With the Same Core Values) Attract.
"Experience" ?
Yea Right!
John McCain ... You've just exposed the whole World to exactly what we can all look forward to in a McCain Administration. A Vice President who understands that the 'Ole Man' aint got long and he is her stepping stone. You picked her. Deal with it.
I don't care for Sarah Palin but I certainly R-e-s-p-e-c-t her for doing what is in H-e-r best interest. After all ... She may actually have a future. This is John McCains last chance.
Also ... How is it that the Media never pick up in the Brian Williams interview when Palin said:
"I have more executive experience than Barack Obama"
... That she was S-i-t-t-i-n-g B-e-s-i-d-e ... John McCain?
Oh Shock! She just happens to have More Executive Experience ... than John McCain too. If that is her standard; Isn't she r-e-a-l-l-y saying that she is More Qualified than John McCain?
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom.”
TOOO SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We've got no use for this "diva".
Presidential terms are four years, as everyone knows, but Sarah Palin and the Republicans are sure doing their darndest to hand Barak Obama an eight year term !!! I think that suits me just fine. I can see it right now, a Sarah Palin/Wurselbacher ticket in 2012. That would make the election a "no brainer". Two liars running on the Republican ticket in 2012. Joe doesn't own a plumbing comapny. He doesn't belong to a plumbers union and he owes back taxes. Sarah, ....well Sarah is Sarah. We now know her well. She is a retrograde, nincompoop idiot who knows next to nothing except to charge the State of Alaska for plane, hotel and other expenses for her family members because they were also "on official government functions" when on trips with her. So, you take it from there, and the question is: what else does this make her? Abraham Lincoln isn't just "turning over in his grave", he's ready to come out and join the chorus against JM & SP.
John McCain, your way of making important decisions scares the (you know what) out of me. I do believe that all of this points to an opportunity to many qualified public servants who want to become, Mayor, Governor or Senator of a State of the Union in the near future. The strengthening of the government structure of Alaska should be considered as a matter for discussion by the National Security Council.
The repugs chickens are comin home to roost!!!
Big mistake, McCain. Huge. Absolute disaster.
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So the chickens are coming home to roost...and even staffers on the Republican campaign are calling Sarah Palin a "diva"!
Send Palin back to Alaska after Obama and Biden win the election! She's totally unfit to be a serious candidate for national politics in this day and age with her outdated beliefs! A story in a newspaper here in Toronto said today that before her expensive makeover, Palin looked like a – Canadian! That was pretty funny and probably true! Another reporter said she is "uncannily self-confident". Also true. She's way out of her depth and we're still waiting for her to do her first news conference since becoming McCain's running mate. I double-dog dare ya', Sarah!
I also had to laugh at the line in the story above that says John Edwards wanted to protect his future interests. Well, he sure blew that with the forced admission of his extramarital affair, didn't it?
So we can see that there are plenty of unqualified and undeserving candidates from both parties!
By the way, the Americans I know here (and people with dual Canadian and American citizenship) have all voted for Obama in advance polls. Although I don't have a vote, I'm ordering a "Canadians for Obama" t-shirt. Check out the website. We're rooting for you, Barack and Joe (Biden, that is, NOT Plumber!!!)
They can't even blame this one on the "liberal media" considering it's coming from their own campaign. They didn't need to tell me she's a diva, that's been obvious. She's been looking at 2012 since she was picked for VP. I don't care how much she calls herself a "hockey mom" and plays that angle. She's not this everyday person who suddenly decided to run for city council and went from there; this woman is a politician, and a cookie cutter politician at that. Even worse, she's a cookie cutter politician who has no semblance of foreign policy. I can't wait until 2012; she's going to get crushed like Barry Goldwater did.
We can always count on CNN to publish garbage. That's how we got here in the first place. "Sources" say CNN's been paid MILLIONS in revenue from Obama himself. Sources. Riiiiiiiight.
This is the smartest thing she's done since we've been introduced to her.
Palin in 2012? Now that's even a bigger joke than McCain/Palin 2008!!!!!!!!!! Go back to Alaska!
Did she even know which day of the week she would be appearing on SNL?
if this is true!!!! i feel sorry for the GOP ticket and America if the republicans win. I will be ashamed of my country.
Sarah Palin needs to take her $!!,000+ a week hair and makeup artisit and head on home and you better grab that $150,000 wardrobe for you and your family. The nerve a Louis Veton bag for your 7 year old.
You have been a joke since day one. You were selected"Only" because you were a woman and McCain, in his usual poor judgement, thought women were dumb enough to vote for you because you were a woman. He figured we weren;t bright enough to figure out you did not even know the job description. Then after the bubble burst then he sent you out to be the attack dog and say the things he wouldn't dare say because he said he would not say those things. He used you to do his dirty work and the "stink" stuck to you and now they are going to throw you under the bus. When the only news network that supports you is Fox, you definately have a problem Leaders of the free world do not say"gotcha" and "you bet" and "betcha" and wink and "to ya".and they do not drag their children from place to place as you have. What happen to their education??? Let me guess – the McCain hired full time teachers to teach them when you weren't dragging them across a stage. Go back to Alaska and rerun the last few months and see what exactly happened to you since you are the number one joke on SNL. Learn from your mistakes.
[sarcasm]Oh my! Who knew! [sarcasm/]
It appears that McCain is getting what he wanted – a maverick!
That said, what other politican is going to trust running with her? Another way, she has stabbed herself in the back.
Besides, if 55% of the people think she is not ready for Pres – what makes her think they are going to make her Queen of the GOP? I really think she is delusional.
Well, that's what you get when you pick a "maverick" as your running mate ...
Sarah Palin acts like someone with a limited educational background. She seems full of bluff and bluster and empty show. She uses nasty innuendoes,crafts repugnant attacks on Obama's reputation and uses all this as a smoke screen for her own short-comings. Who is the REAL Sarah Palin. Why won't the media show us? What is being unsaid about John McCain and Sarah Palin in this campaign in favor of playing the race card against Barack Obama? Some facts I am aware of through means other than the media. Facts that are not about who has the most experience but facts about who has the most education and intelligence. Show us what a White House full of the McClain/Palin clan would be like as opposed to an Obama/Biden White House.
"“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else."
Like, DUH. Where were you when you chose her as the VP candidate?
It astounds me that this woman not only thinks she's qualified to run for a national public office, but that she thinks she knows how to handle a presidential campaign better than John McCain.
Sarah Palin, you are by far the worst thing to ever happen to the GOP and you have single-handedly cost us this election.
Not that I'm too thrilled about McCain choosing you in the first place. God, you think you know someone though... then this.
It is kind of old politics that we are tired of it. I thought when Gov. plain join the ticket she will bring new things to Washington but that was turn out untrue. I think we got your message time for you to go away.
Thanks
PALIN first Country second , maybe bus ride is a good idea.
A campaign disarray is what we see here. McCain is going down and he will never have a chance in presidential politics in his life. This is his last. But Sarah Palin on the other hand does now she has a national spotlight. I do not think she would allow McCain campaign to make her look like an idiot. She seems to be trying to break free.
She's gearing up to run in 2012.........I hope she uses these next 4 yrs to study and learn from past gop mistakes....Ha! That was a joke!! She'll still be Bush in a dress...
This is kinda sad, I like McCain and I would have voted for him if he didnt pick Palin. But because of his poor pick for VP I will be voting for Obama. I may not agree with everyone Obama is going to do in the white house, but I think we need people who really put this nation before political gains.
Oh Sarah Sarah Sarah. Who to the @$#! do you think you are? Just because the ignorant right wing hate mongers love you that don’t mean the rest of us do. Most strange McCain supporters are going to hold his choice for VP as the single reason not to pick his ticket. You are running of delusion and fumes. Please Stop! And contrary to what they are saying at your Klan rallies, you will not beat out Obama in four years.
Palin has a mind of her own.....and McCain has consistently let her use it, all the time acknowledging they have differences of opinion on some issues.
So.....what's the problem?
Looking forward to having a President Sarah Palin at some point in the future!
This ain't coming out like the McCain team thought it would. I predict that John McCain's temper will rear it's ugly head in a few days and all hell will break loose in the republican board/strategy room. This is getting interesting.
PLEASE get out and vote for CHANGE!!!
Obama/Biden-2008 + 2012
It hurts my ears to hear the CNN East Coast anchors mispronouncing a little town in New Mexico. Rick Sanchez especially should know that the town of Mesilla is not pronounced Me-sil-lah but Meh-see-ya. The double "l" in Spanish is pronunced "y" and even the Anglos in our State know that! Come on now, you can do better than that!
Isn't that what a MAVERICK does? She is just Mavericking.
Go Sarah!
Ha! As much as I enjoy the circular firing squad, I have to agree that Palin has really gotten the shaft in all this. She must have thought she won the lottery when they picked her. Who could have thought that McCain would so successfully transform himself into a stupider, more transparently mendacious and more asinine version of George W. Bush. And on top of all that, his campaign has got to be the most grotesque train-wreck in modern political history. How do you pull a stunt like "suspending" your campaign without having planned out, in exacting detail, 10 steps ahead on how you're going to follow through on that? They hadn't even figured out how to handle Letterman. Then they set up an all-hands super-special meeting in the White House, and McCain just sits there with his thumb up his @ss. And how on earth do you put out phony adds making a fraudulent link between Obama and Franklin Raines, AT THE EXACT SAME TIME as Rick Davis is cashing $15,000 monthly checks from Fannie Mae? Pathetic!
I couldn't see myself ever voting for her, but Palin is a fresh and engaging political personality. Given a reasonable amount of time to learn the ropes, she could have become a contender. By pulling her in way over her head so quickly, and then dragging her into this farce of a campaign, the McCaniacs have pretty much destroyed her as a politically viable national candidate. Hopefully, she'll return the favor and carve them up with that moose knife real good!
The traditional Republican party alliance between extremism and moderates is beginning to self-destruct before our eyes. When McCain allowed his campaign to be subjugated by the religious right in the selection of Palin, they made unknowingly brough to the surface the major single problem of the party. When you add this to her unbelievable ambition and blindness to other opinion due to naivete in politics, you create the worse political scenario possible. Just like Hillary Clinton almost killed the Democrats because of her polarizing persona, Palin will destroy the Republicans in the same manner.
Sarah Palin will be the new leader of the extremist Republican party. It will also become a much more virulent and "pure" religious and neo-conservative party than ever before. Smaller but homogenized and more extreme.
Mark my words: Tanks on the streets of America for Guy Fawke's day.
Sarah Palin is a joke – she has no business being on the national ticket.
If the Republican Party thinks it has “brand” problems now, let Sarah Palin continue on this path and see just how bad it can get. Governor Palin is not even remotely qualified to lead anything, much less save a political party.
McCain's sign says, "Country First," but he is getting just what he deserves when his ambition drove him to pick Palin as a political ploy that placed his country at great risk.
They tried to turn her into a NEO CON but she's not, even though she shares a lot of similarities with dick cheney.
My opinion is that Six-Pack Sarah is doing a great job for the Obama campaign. She is doing all that the Obama campaign has been saying. I think the McCain campaign should leave her out there because she is also making for a good landslide re-election of Obama in 2012.
My neighbor is an Atheists and this evening on his way to work he knocked me for a loop. We were discussing the debate and he said to me, that McCain and Palin scare him so bad that he was PRAYING for an Obama / Biden win.
Now that was a powerful statement coming from an ATHEIST.
Palin is like Alaska Fools Gold, just a flash in the pan but under examination ….. Worthless.
Did Palin not realize from the start that McCain and her were on two different sides of the coin on a lot of issues?
I know in general politicians are ambitious folk, but Palin seems to be motivated purely by blind ambition and the desire for power. Her willingness to sell out her own ticket for future career prospects is frightening.
I can't help but feel a little sorry for McCain.
Well, I'm of two opinions. First, this is just more proof that she is not ready. This article contains open admissions to the fact that she had to be taught within weeks all of the important things that a VP should know, instead of knowing them already. Life or death issues that an administration must deal with are not in pop quiz territory. Only people who REALLY know what they're doing should be allowed in, unless you feel that Katrina, Iraq, wild deregulation/privatization, and oil speculation have all been handled intelligently.
Secondly, good for her for getting away from the creepy Rove campaigners. We should get to know her for who she is, lack of qualifications and all.
Good for her, she should speak her own mind. Too bad she is just like any other politician. Are there any authentic pols out there? Please don't make the silly suggestion that Obama is. He is just like the rest, but just more smooth about it (which makes it all the more annoying). I don't like any of my choices. Can we get some real leaders that don't act like children. Pathetic. All of them.
"Remember: divas trust only unto themselves as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom"
I thought that was a Maverick.
They are really imploding. I hope that John McCain's long, successful career in politics is not permanantely damaged by this campaign and particularly by Sarah Palin.
McCain has done a lot of good things but he sold his sould for one last shot at the big chair and it appears he will lose.
I find it ironic that the 'maverick' would be the lead player in the demise of the GOP. In some ways, it's poetic.
I look forward to the fresh start with Barack Obama.
This lady has no shame to stand up there and tell lies. They WILL NOT balance the budget in four years. After the government just bailed out the richest Americans the bankers to the tone of trillions. Her speach is always about what Obama siad and what Obama will do–Sarah tell up what John and you will do. You make it seem as if your the ONE at the TOP of the ticket. Why did JOHN McCAIN say out of his OWN mouth he VOTED with Bush 90% of the time-It's just more of the same!!!!
Palin is wasting her time trying to play Diva. What she doens't real is the entire country is laughing at her. Being a Mayor or a 7,000 and a Governor of 600,000 doesn't make anyone capable of being a VP or President for that matter. When the election is done and over she will go back to Alaska and find herself without a job. Palin needs to be impeached for all of the misuse of power. She has taken advantage of the Alaskian people, but she wont take advantage of the United States of American. Bye Bye Palin
Speaking of Diva Palin "going rogue" or she can be referred to as a loose cannon....WHERE ARE HER MEDICAL RECORDS? What doesn't she want the public to see? She said all should be an "open book"....Is she hiding something. She doesn't like to answer questions asked of her, so this is just along old Sarah's attitude–scary woman!
While my comment is awaiting moderation, may I edit it? I said "twenty years ago." Should have said "seven years ago." Thanks.
From mayor of a tiny city to a few questionable months as governor of a state with population not much bigger than Los Angeles, to leader of the Republican party. I believe we may have found a new definition of ego.
y cant they wait until after the election to trash each other...
I'll be so glad when she can go back to Alaska! May we never have to here her bile again.
Watch out for the Maverick! lol!
Wow!!!!!! This is a lovely thing to hear 10 days before Election Day. NOT!!!!!!! If I were in McCain's campaign, I'd be shaking in my boots and preparing to jump ship to save my reputation.
Chris from NC
I agree. She's too close to the presidency not to be fully vetted. Very difficult to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket considering McCain is old. She should do as many interviews as possible over the next week and see what happens. I think that's McCain's only chance.
I hope the Republican party finds itself after Nov. 4. The US needs a healthy two party system.
Palin is the symbol of everything that has gone wrong in the Republican party:
- collective narcissism
- total moral corruption while simultaneously claiming righteous holders of faith;
- projection of incompetence and lack of ethics onto others;
- religious indoctrination;
- rejoice opposition to learning and education;
- denial of facts;
- narrow-mindedness.
Palin will either lead the evolution of the Republican party into a Nazisque group or fade into the oblivion while more intellectual, honest conservatives take the helm. Let's pray for the latter. Being the narcissistic lunatic she is, I'm sure she will push for the former. She might just win.
Palin is A DISAPPOINTMENT to the Republicans like me who can think and would have been happier without the Bimbo factor on the Republican ticket. If Senator McCain wanted to select a Woman for a VP he should have goine with Olympia Snowe or Kay Hutchinson or one of the female Governors who have a sound mind, a keen intellect and present themselves better than "gotcha" and 6-pack Joe. etc.
She's a frigging disaster and only out to make a name for herself. I think McCain should drop her. Terrible choice and he is going to lose this election because of his poor judgement.
- Zee
The right wing has lost this election for McCain and he knows it. You can see it in his face. Palin is a farce and its McCain's legacy in this election. She is mean and arrogant.
In my opinion, Pailin was not a good choice for VP by McCain. If elected and something happened to him, we'd have a very aggressive President in charge of our country.
I will be voting for Obama!
Eula Bolin
Mo
It is so hard to understand the reasons she was chosen for vp nominee. And the choices she makes are apparently just as odd as the choice McCain made in picking her. What about family feuds in public office and projects out to bid for favored contractors? What about her kids going everywhere at public expense? (Do they go to school?) Sad for her and them that this harsh light is shining. Sad for all of us that we have to learn this way about the mistakes of an early political career. A proper vetting would have spared the Palin family and the American public. There are reasons for practical, methodical and prudent ways that were cast aside in this selection process.
THIS ARTICLE SAYS IT ALL. NO MCCAIN NO PALIN NOT NOW NOT EVER.
May be Sarah Palin thought this election is just like a beauty contest whereby she can spend $150.000 for dresses amd make-ups . Imagine what will happen if she is elected as a vice Prsident of the United States of America?
Awesome! Going rogue! Diva! How about this for a clever idea: going for the presidency in 2008 instead, picking Dan Quayle or Joe-what-his-name for VP. It's possible to do that isn't it Palin? LOL!!!!!!
GOING rogue? She's been a rogue her entire (self-admitted) redneck life!
Hopefully she goes off the deep end and does a spread for Playboy after she loses. Seriously her being a MILF is about all she has going for her. Way to pick a winner Mr. McCain
Hmmm.......looks like by far the biggest gaffe of the campaign was made by John McCain. But we knew this already, didn't we!!!
How self-centered must Gov. Diva be to think that she will have any political future in the GOP after this campaign? Is she so naive that she doesn't know what happens to people who draw the scorn and ire of the party?
My guess is, after a few months of more media fluff......this lady will never be heard from again.
Let er go!! Lets really see what she has to offer the country. Can she work well with others towards the most serious issues facing not only America, but internationally!!
Who's surprised by this? Palin's 15 minutes of fame has gone to her head. The beauty queen sociopath in her is coming back out. She'll do anything for attention.
She knows this campaign is a joke. She's just trying to solidify her own political future.
Still think picking Palin was a 'good choice'? Stil proud of her, McCain?
That's a strong woman...they tried to stifle her, they tried to keep her behind closed doors. She's stronger than that. I may not support her...but at least give her the dignity of campaigning with the boys!
This time...I'm on Palin's side (but never again)
If the most important decision/responsibility a president has is to select a qualified successor as vice president….then John McCain’s selection of Sarah Pavin was so flawed, so absolutely irresponsible that – as a matter of national security – he should have been summarily “excused” from his campaign by the GOP.
What do you expect??? This caribou barbie CANNOT be trusted at all. She is a hypocrite and so self-centered that she will do anything to attain her own personal political ambition. I can believe that she won't trust even her own family...do you expect her to personally do her role as a mother when elected vice president? She says, "forget about family, i want to be the vice president of America!!!" She will spend all her times parading and pretending to be a qualified government official. One thing...was she the only best candidate for Alaska??? Looks like Alaska, when they filled their ballots, they were thinking the race was a "beauty contest."
“She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said this McCain adviser, “she does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else"
Just what we need running this country....NOT
Sarah Palin`s selection was a desperate attempt at cashing in on millions of women being disappointet at Hilary Clinton losing the DEMOCRATIC nomination to Barack Obama. The difference was/is that millions of people had a say in that historic contest. Nobody voted for Pallin. She was simply force fed to the American public by John McCain and his strategists, grasping at straws while the Republicans are about as popular as a skunk at a picnic. Now she has decided to stab McCain in the back; as a reward for making her a national (joke) figure. I almost pity McCain. He could have picked so many qualified running mates. Intead he gets the airhead from Alaska.
So, McCain is a maverick and Palin is going rouge. That's all our great nation needs–a rogue leader who won't listen to anyone except themselves.
It appears that all the criticism by her own Alaskan constituents–that she is an authoritarian, closed-minded leader–turns out to be true. It is telling that in the final days of this election she is more concerned about herself than her party, than her country.
Country first? No, wait. For Palin it is me first, country second. This is one diva we don’t need in politics period.
I think our nation would best be served if the social conservative wing of the Republican party splits off and forms their own, new party. That way, the Republican party can regain its strength, focusing on the issues that matter most.
The Republican party needs an adjustment of attitude and character towards our nation. It's a guilt of intolerance and indifference when partisan politics take precedence before the needs of our citizens. This election is a referendum to every political party that the needs of the American people is the hierarcy of our politics. It's a reminder of who we are and what we are all about; a godly nation that honors freedom, liberty, and the pursue of happiness.
Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08
Palin is a dangerous RIGHT-WINGER
Maybe she'll go ultra rogue after elected and defect to Russia.... since she can see it from her window.
Sounds like a campaign coming off at the seams...I would love to see bimbo barbie run for president, SNL and the rest of the comedians will have material for years.
CNN I'AM VERY SAD TO ME AND MAYBE IT'S JUST ME. IT
SEEMS LIKE I'AM WATCHING FOX-NEWS WHEN I WATCH.
IT'S LIKE YOU ARE ON THE TRAIL FOR PALIN AND MCAIN
I THOUGHT NEWS WAS SUPPOSE TOBE A SOURCE OF GOOD
REPORTING NOT FOR ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER.
WELL, IT SEEMS YOU PEOPLE THINK PALIN IS READY TO
BE PRESIDENT YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE HER INSTEAD
OF BARACK OBAMA. MY GRAND-PARENTS ARE NATIVE-AMERICAN
I'AM AFRICAN-AMERICAN BECAUSE MY FATHERS GRAND-PARENTS
NOT BY THEIR CHOICE KINGS,QUEENS ON A BOAT. BUT, MY
BROTHERS JOKE I'AM A BLACK SARAH PALIN. THE ONLY
THING THAT MAKES US DIFFERENT IS I'AM TRUTHFUL,HONEST
AND WILL NOT LIE JUST TO GET MY POINT ACROSS. I SAID MY
GRAND-PARENTS ARE NATIVE-AMERICAN I KIND OF THINK THEY
WERE HERE FIRST. COOPER ANDERSON YOU KNOW I WOULD
STAY UP AT NIGHT NO MATTER WHAT TO WATCH YOU WHEN
YOU WORKED FOR THAT OTHER STATION AND PRAYED AND
HOPE YOU WOULD GET A BETTER TIME SLOT SO ALL PEOPLE
COULD WATCH YOU. COULD I HAVE BEEN WRONG? OH,
I FORGOT TO SAY I WOULD NOT USE MY CHILDREN FOR
ANY REASON SARAH PALIN. YOU NEED TO BOUND WITH YOUR
NEW BABY. CNN SHAME DON'T PICK SIDES JUST DO WHAT
YOU CAN DO REPORT THE NEWS. YOUR WEEKEND REPORTERS
LET THE WORLD KNOW WE WOULD RATHER HAVE SARAH
PALIN THAN TO HAVE AN BARACK OBAMA. I WILL NOT GO
IN THAT PLACE WHERE RACE SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR
BUT THE ISSUES. IN MY CASE IT'S THE ISSUES AND NOT
WHO IS RUNNING. I WOULD NOT WANT A PALIN TO RUN
THE COUNTRY I LOVE. WHY MENTION HER HUSBAND AND
FRIENDS WANTED TO MAKE ALASKA A COUNTRY ALL BY
IT'S LONELY SELF OR SHE JUST SPENT THREE(3) HOURS
DEFENDING WHY SHE FIRED A PERSON.