October 30, 2008
Posted: October 30th, 2008 06:20 PM ET

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 Palin has begun holding policy events.
Palin has begun holding policy events.

ERIE, Pennsylvania (CNN) – Sarah Palin made a new push Thursday to remind voters that the threat of terrorism remains very real, despite the current focus on the troubled economy.

In consecutive campaign events in Erie, Pennsylvania, Palin argued that economic concerns are inexorably entwined with American security interests, and that John McCain is the only candidate prepared to handle both issues.

“Gone are the days when we had placed domestic and foreign concerns in two distinct categories and just choose a president according to the priorities of the moment,” Palin said at a rally in Erie. “On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time.”

The Republican vice presidential nominee was introduced by former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, an Erie native with national security experience whom McCain once considered tapping as his running mate.

Palin mocked Barack Obama’s 30-minute network ad buy a “warm and fuzzy scripted infomercial” designed to “soften the focus in these closing days.”

“He’s hoping your mind won’t wander to the real challenges of national security, challenges that he is incapable of meeting,” she said.

Palin’s speech came shortly after a meeting across town with several national security advisers at Penn State-Erie. Following that meeting, she read a statement to a small audience that introduced strong new language warning voters that the “far left wing of the Democrat party” - led by Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank – would cut defense spending by 25 percent under an Obama administration.

“They’re preparing right now to take over the entire federal government, folks,” she said. “According to their own stated plans, the first thing that will go will be one quarter of our defense budget.”

Although Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services committee, has said he would favor such a spending cut, Obama has called several times for an increase in defense spending.

Filed under: Sarah Palin


Mom in CA   October 30th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

You know what scares me? Having Palin as a VP in a terrorist attack! Remember when it was Dick Cheney who was put in the position of having to call up fighter jets to shoot down high-jacked planes? That thought alone sends chills down my spine.
She makes me want to vote for Obama/Biden 100 times!

mms   October 30th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

she thinks she could handle national security?she can't even handle an interview.and as usual she doesn't have a clue what she's talking about.

Bob   October 30th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

Well who was in the Oval office during the last attack?

The Republicans maybe?

Listen to General Powell.

Democrats 08.

Tom   October 30th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

We had all better listen to General Colin Powell. Who would you want
in charge during a threat? Sarah Palin?

Obama / Biden 08.

Raphael   October 30th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

So what if there is a terrorist threat!! We are already fighting two wars …

Are we supposed to live in fear? This is old tactics, it must not be allowed to work this time.

Frankly looks like politicians are helping the terrorist make their case and propaganda.

Michelle the Eskimo   October 30th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Sarah Palin has me proud of my country for the first time in my adult life.

Dem from Arizona   October 30th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

She is fear mongoring. Pathetic!

Is it just me?   October 30th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Sarah Palin IS a terrorist threat.

Ralph Thompson   October 30th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I think Palin is really afraid of people better educated than her. The two main targets of her "terrorist" accusations are both well-regarded professors at nationally-renowned universities. Palin went to community colleges and the University of Idaho. If it's elitist to believe that a harvard-educated man who worked his way through college, became the first african american editor of the Harvard Law Review, and turned down offers from major law firms to work in his community, than im a socialist elitist.

Obama/Biden 08

Richard   October 30th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

You think that Obama would be tested??? If Palin were "forced" into the Presidency, Think how our enemies would be eager to test her!!

Richard A. Spomer   October 30th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Gov. Palin is totally correct in addressing the threat of terrorist is constantly looking for the most vulnerable liability which remains on our side. My wife and I lived in Erie, PA for three years of our lives.

Obama neglected going to see our troops in Iraq, and Afgnistain until he was on the hot seat! Obama/Biden both ignores the success of the surge after the first insurgent of troops!

By removal of such a force will not only show weakness, cowardly behavior, and arrogance in one belief but lead to a down fall for all those participants?

from Ohio   October 30th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Palin,
Neither McCain nor you can handle the economy. You two don't have what it takes to do it. On the other hand, Obama is a brillant man who can deliver what we need. Just look at the way he is running his campaign.

Voted for Obama

Kina, A Veteran in NYC   October 30th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

so let me get this straight...Gov. Palin will have a better handle on a terrorist attack than Sen. Obama?...come on now...don't cross the line, Sarah...u don't wonna do that...that's a region of instant ignorance you are forcing yourself into...i bet you folks, though, that Gov. Palin got a few pointers from Tom Ridge, but she really didn't understand what he was saying...so she's going through the list of the words and phrases she remembers from the discussion, if there was any...caus i don't see how she can suggest anything, good or bad, to Tom Ridge...hahaha...

Obama/Biden 08.

Kina.

Maria - WA   October 30th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

“On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time.”

That's right, Palin, which is why we need to vote for Barack Obama!!!

What Palin should have said...   October 30th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

...Vote for your fears, not for your hopes. Why should be reach for something better, something higher, something brighter, when we can cower in our fear?

msh   October 30th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

thanks but no thanks. let us give obama an opportunity to handle terrorism. republican's intention in fighting terrorism is questionable. as such they will never be good at it even with 100 yrs of experience.

Jean   October 30th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Osama Bin Laden has not forgotten about America. He is just waiting for his next opportunity... like after Obama cuts "25% from the military budget"... leaving US defenseless.

Marty, FL   October 30th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

We should remember the terrorist threats and then consider Palin's lack of foreign policy being potentially a heartbeat away from the presidency. Scary.

Obama and Biden plan on winning the right war on terror in Afghanistan where it originates.

In contrast, McCain and Palin would likely continue their far right ideology of warmongering. No thanks. Eight is enough.

Obama/Biden '08

Audrey   October 30th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

How would John McCain know what to do – he was all over the wall regarding the economic crisis – God forbid he has to deal with a terrorist situation – remember, ready fire, aim.

Darth Vadik, CA   October 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

I would never vote for you though, Palin, EVER

jeropaen   October 30th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

Every evening when watching the reviews of the rally's, I am shocked about the amateurism from the McCain/Palin campaign team. As young European, living and working as an engineer in the USA, I am very irritated by their comments about the democrats so-called socialism.
I think McCain does not understand the difference between socialism and being liberal. Personally I would advice him to google it up.

Obama is maybe not the wonderboy and might have to revise a few of his promises. But he is a very smart, quick learning politician who breads the force of intercontinental alliences. For the so-called war on terrorism, Obama's team will be get more progress due to his major support by European/Asian/Australian governments. I hope that the Americans are not blinded by the cheap talks from Palin/McCain and do not loose the real focus when they are voting next week. You need to have a president who cleans up the white house image on the international stage and be present for the next 8 years 'cause the current conditions are not solved in a 2 to 4 year margin.

John Anthony, Minneapolis, MN   October 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Ill informed opportunist lying demagogue neocons like Sarah Palin are the biggest threat of all to the safety of our democracy.

James   October 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

I'm so fed up with these scare politics by the McCain camp.

Dhillon   October 30th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

DOES anybody think OLD MAN and stupid lady is going to save us from any threat

Dhillon   October 30th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Who is going to save from terror threat Joe the plumber or Sarah palin??????????
MCCAIN/PALIN erratic combination.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 30th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

DEE,

Just say no to DRUGS?

cph9680   October 30th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

God bless the GOP!

Unfortunately, "be afraid...be very afraid" ain't gonna cut it this time!

Sorry Failin!

Sue, NY   October 30th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of the hate and fear spewed from this ticket...how can anyone possible support it and call themselves christian.

JD, Washington, DC   October 30th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Yes, terrorism is real - and the thought of Palin in charge of national security is frightening.

Scott of Utah   October 30th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Fear, fear, fear, would you like some fear with that?

Obama can handle both better than McPalin.

blue in a red state   October 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

But she didn't know that a Russian delegation was visiting Alaska a week ago

CanIcallyouJoe   October 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

She fails to mention her intellectual terrorism campaign on America.

John W.   October 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah,

Please shut up, and have a Coke and a Smile.

Karrie, MD   October 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

I really can't stand this woman. If McCain wins this election, the next person Palin will try to throw under the bus is McCain. It's obvious that's the job she wants.

blue in a red state   October 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

But she can see Russia from her porch

Ohioans for Obama   October 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Can we trust the words of a woman who was recently found to have abused her power as governor and lied about it, and to have spent state dollars on flying her family around? We are better off with her in Alaska where she can "see" Russia and protect us from that "fear".

Cardinal   October 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Terrorist – a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities.

Pretty much what Sarah Palin has ben doing on a daily basis.

francheska ;-)   October 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

And Palin would be SSSSOOOO helpful with a terrorist attack. YIPPPEE!! This is just more scare tatics from the Republican party and nothing more.

Angel   October 30th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Politics of fear..ah..go away

Nanci   October 30th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Why all the very nasty comments? What do you folks intend to gain? By the way, Gov Palin has more executive experience over the senators running.

Annie, Atlanta   October 30th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Well, I see Sarah has graduated from hate rallies to playing the fear card at rallies. Don't they (McCain/Palin) realize they have turned the political process we respect and hold dear into a three ring circus, starring Joe Six Pack, Joe the Plumber, a couple of Mavericks, and lurking ex-villains? I want strong intellect, reason, the ability to bring us together, and the ability to redeem our good name in the world from my President and VP. Was that too much to ask of them?

Rapidray   October 30th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Palin reminds voters of immediate threat...

...every time she opens her mouth.

O and Joe 08

davit   October 30th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Of course she is.

Dan, TX   October 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

You are right, Palin does remind me of a terrorist threat. We must defeat Palin and her terrorist friends who want to secede from the US.

Kirk   October 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

If it is not the socialist threat then is it the terrorist one. Whatever.
JUST PLAIN (Palin) FEARS!
Go Obama / Biden so we can be safe!

NB   October 30th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Dee Liboff,CA

Go to fact check and see who was paling around with the radical extremist. It was McCain. He walks his talks, I don't think so.Why don't you Google about his first wife. Don't be so blinded with hatred .Obama is a gentleman not like McCain who ditched his disguised first wife so that he can get the Money of his trophy wife.
Obama is a fine gentleman and like millions of other fellow american's I am so proud of him.

No2RepubGimmicks   October 30th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Dee... stop being a paranoid fear-monger.

McCain used to walk the walk until he altered his positions to win his party's nomination and now panders to ONE DEMOGRAPHIC-scared, angry, low educated white people.

It's sad really.... McCain sold his soul to win an election by appealing to people that he expects not to be smart enough to know any better.

2000 McCain is gone.

Take a chance on Barack and you never know... it might be for the better.

MEP   October 30th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

She is no Winston Churchill,that's for sure.Obviously her foreign briefing puts her lack of judgment front and center for all to see. Forgotten but not gone. Where did you go, Joe?

Go Obama!   October 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I just hope my fellow American's can really see deeply into how Barack Obama has run this campaign. You see no fighting in his campaign because he won't allow it! He is the CEO of his campaign, and you have not seen any contention between his team. You can't say that about John McCain or Hillary Clinton's campaign's. Why? Hmmmm....maybe because Obama is ready to be our leader, eh?

melp   October 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Well, lets see, are they going to come out with a tape next? I feel a repeat of four years ago coming. This lady needs to shut her mouth...everything that comes out of it shows she is stupid!!!!

GO VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!!!! COME ON PEOPLE STAND UP !!!!!!!

Kenzie from Texas   October 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

My first thought when I read this headine: Yes, Palin DOES remind me of a terrorist threat"….

Jeffrey   October 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Palin is the best leader of all those running for office? You're kidding right? The last thing this nation leads is a leader that can't read. Don't believe it about Palin, she still proclaims she didn't abuse her power in Alaska, barring the fact that the written report states otherwise.

Oh yeah   October 30th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Oh Yeah, hear you bush.

Obama/Biden 08   October 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

By the way, what makes Palin think she is any more qualified than Obama to be president. Obama will have Joe Biden, an indisputable foreign policy expert, advising him and first in line for the succession. John McCain has Sarah Palin, whose foreign policy experience amounts to being close to Russia. No offense, but Obama has much better experience than that.

Seriously, who can take Sarah Palin seriously when she spouts ridiculous statements like this one?

McPalin = Shameful, hateful, awful behaviour   October 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Great. Again Republicans can't win on policy so they're trying to terrify people. Isn't that a form of terrorism?

Shameful, hateful tactics and they just never stop.

Dennis   October 30th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

It finally happened, they played the "vote for us if you want to live" card. And they claim they don't engage in the politics of fear.

Pat Pa.   October 30th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Here we go again ! Scare tactics are all they know.
Go home Sarah.

St. Paul Mom   October 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I trust Obama more than McCain in foreign affairs, even though it's supposedly McCain's strong suit. The Obama-Biden team has bench strength. And Obama wouldn't shoot from the hip.

And on the economy, McCain himself has said it's not his strength.

I think McCain is more likely to fall into habitual patterns, and Obama is more likely to be a creative thinker.

Broken Voting System   October 30th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Sarah, I'm tired of being scared. Just tired of it. No more walking in fear! Have you not read your bible, Governor?

Jason   October 30th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Americans– There is a site that allows people from all over the world cast their “vote” for the next president of the United States of America.
Out of almost 600000 people 86.8% voted for Obama.

A very effective means of solving problems is to use the “fresh eyes” approach.

– Sometimes we don’t see the forest when we are in the trees.

Arariel   October 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Oh, please, please, please talking Palin.
You're idiocy is winning the election for Obama.

McCain admitted himself he doesn't know much about the economy... and would rely on his VP a bit for that.

How much do you think Palin knows about the economy?

Let's see...

She drove a town of 5,000 people from a budget surplus to $22 million debt...

She drove Alaska into debt...

I'm really gonna trust her!

Donna from Colorado Springs   October 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Typical Palin/republican scare BS! They are losing, so they throw down the terrorist card to try to scare the last minute voters to vote republican. Sad and utterly pathetic!

Shauna   October 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

They're trying to make this election about terrorism like 2004. Ain't gonna happen this time..
Obama/Biden 08

BR   October 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Ms. Palin is back to the bad old Bush-Cheney ways of fear and war mongering because that's all she is capable of. She cannot string a few sentences that make sense. Forget about policy matters. I am appalled she is even a Governor. Its even dangerous to think that she can be the VP......just breaths away from the Presidency??? God help this country.
People, get out and vote with all your might. We can make the difference and get Barack Obama into office!

4 THE CONSTITUTION   October 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

She is terrifying. McCain is erratic. They are what we have to fear.

Daryl in Seattle   October 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Why elect McCain to handle our economic policies? So he can appoint Joe the Plumber as his economic adviser??? Why elect McCain to handle foreign policy? So he can send Vice President Palin to the middle east with her mini-skirts, showing the bottom of her feet to Muslim leaders, a total sign of ignorance and disrespect to them culturally? You must be kidding.

Tired of Palin   October 30th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Just search Palin and the Alaskan Independence Party. That is not exactly a pro American group. She did speak at their convention and her husband was a member.

Nora   October 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

The people who commented below are great! It's time to get the truth out. I'm sick and tired of hearing about terror and fear. The only thing we have to fear is McCain/Palin being elected! I voted Obama and encourage you to do the same!

OBAMA '08!!

Rj5000   October 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Nothing could bring this country down faster more than Palin as VP or God forbid, President!!!!

Bob in Rochester   October 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

This woman is the worst example of a qualified leader in the history of America. I can't wait until she goes back to Alaska and leaves the political national scene once and for all. I hope she takes Joe the plumer with her.

Carol   October 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

So, reminding everyone that there are bad people out there wanting to hurt us is a major gaffe for Biden, but ok for Palin?

Either way, I don't want a war hungry, kick your butt now ask questions later President with anger issues in the White House followed up by an "I can see Russia from my house" VP.

It's time we get back to diplomacy, it's time for Obama

Nate   October 30th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Fear-mongering anyone? Palin? Ok, you win.

keepin it real   October 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

OMG. This woman is married to a secessionist. That's a domestic terrorist.

Brian Walsh   October 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Fear. It is all McCain and Palin have left....

It is time for CHANGE and HOPE

We can make change happen, please vote, it will
make a difference.

we need something new- from OH   October 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

this is what brought you Bush for the second term, folks!

Marcus   October 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

sarah whatever her name is needs to just close her mouth, cause im sick and tired of this retard!! How in the world was she name governor? by her looks? i don't think so!! ugly betty is even hotter. The matter of the fact is...if that old bastard and that bruttnee wearing fartknocker wins the election..i will jump off the empire state hoping to catch my eye lid on a nail. Than move to europe and be awesome.

Tired in the East   October 30th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

When will people learn? The Repubs do this all the time. They get in a tough spot and tell us the terrorists are coming. The reason why there have been no terrorists lately is because the Repubs have done more to cripple this country than any terrorist ever could. They're laughing at us.

Amy   October 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Why does it always seem that Republicans have to rely on politics of fear to try and win?

Vote for the candidate who gives you hope!

Rene in PA   October 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Palin is worthy of a Bugs Bunny sign: Crackers.

'nough said.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Obama will have much better advisors than the McWarmonger team. And Obama is smart enough to listen to them

McWarmonger and the beauty queen just want to flex their muscles and boost their egos at everyone else's expense.

Thanks but no thanks.

Obama/Biden – I voted early for the two that will PROTECT MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

Fitzpatrick   October 30th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Ashley Tod and sarah palin 2012. Oh i almost forgot Joe the plumber.

USA

Thomas the Social Worker   October 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

The McCain campaign has done an excellent job of appealing to people's emotions rather than their intellects. Emotions are primitive, intellect is a higher function. If we fail to engage our higher level thinking and respond only to the basic impulses disaster is the inevitable result. Senator McCain and Governor Palin’s handlers will continue to appeal to this level of response because it is ultimately more effective. Folks here continue to go on about the lies, the fear mongering, etc. in the face of facts and are baffled about why they are not challenged. Let’s not get all confused with facts, tell me you’re going to keep the bad terrorists/communists/socialists, etc. away. If we feel that someone keeps us safe, we will tolerate an almost unlimited amount of abuse from them. Look at the last 4 years – wire tapping, torture, illegal imprisonment – none of that has kept us safe. Those that would seek to harm the U.S. have an infinite amount of patience, and even longer memories. The Bush Administration likes to crow about keeping terrorists away, they might as well tout their elephant repellant as well – I haven’t seen any elephants around since he’s been in office either.

Stacy from Loudoun County Virginia   October 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Palin knows a thing or two about domestic terrorist organizations as she received support from the Alaska Independence Party. She has some inside sources.

Mary Katherine   October 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

I was born and raised in Erie, PA..now living in Florida. I am appalled that Sarah Palin visited my hometown spewing her hatred, filth and racism. I am confident Erie and PA specifically will vote Dem again! We will take Florida as well.

jimmy   October 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Dangerous world, Dangerous times , need courgeous and experienced commander in chief.

Karen   October 30th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Sarah is a terrorist –spreading all those lies, stirring up hate at the GOP rallies, and bad mouthing Obama.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Peter – tell Larry King he lost a loyal watcher with having McCain on FOR FREE – and I turn the channel every time I see McCain or Palin.

They and all their hate and fear and division make me sick.

Peggy Anderson   October 30th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Hello,
I do not understand why there is always trouble in Florida. Why are the absentee ballots not getting out? Election Day is NOV. 4th.!!
If something else happens in Florida THIS year, then some people need prosecuting! Bush took votes back in 2004, Jeb Bush is his brother and we know why that happened. No one is as dumb as thought to be. I am not a radical person, nor a prejudice one, but the NAACP need to be on top of everything. I am crying out for their help in this cructial election. I want it to be done fair and square. I wish both candidates the very best. However, I would like to see some new and young educated brains in the white house.
Thanks for listening

Mark   October 30th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Democrats...stop using the phrase fear mongeirng...you sound like those people who are always trying to sound like they know what theyre talking about...but, you go are clueless blind sheep

Abhiyant   October 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Fellow countryman this is too important to mess it...please please don't get this these two clowns in white house...you have no idea where that will put us as a nation...these 2 republican are the least qualified to run this great nation.

jerry in virginia   October 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

only terrorist i'm worried about IS sarah palin.

Ringo   October 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I am having nightmares and breaking in sweats every night that I dream of Palin as the president of the USA!! Whatever McCain was thinking about when he picked her for a running mate!! I am a Republican but I have no choice than to vote Democrat because it is too much to risk it by not voting at all. Shame on you McCain! I will never forgive you!!

ed   October 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

You go Sarah, tell the USA how unqualified Obama is on national security and the economy. The last I check Obama has no experience to be commander and chief... McCAIN / PALIN. YEAH!!! the democrats are down in the real polls!!!

Mike   October 30th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

And this is supposed to encourage us to want to elect McCain and have HER next in the line of command? No way!

BJ   October 30th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

People are indeed having buyer's remorse with Obama. Even with the obscene amount of money he has already spent trying to steal and buy this election, he still can't pull ahead by much!

Not only that... he has the nerve to still keep asking for more donations! He's already spent $600 million dollars! Why doesn't he use that money to bail out homeowners... maybe then, he will be worth voting for.

keosha   October 30th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

give it up, its over palin mccain now that's not scary obama/biden 08

Susan   October 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

McCain is looking better now, and I am a Democrat.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
I see she's spreading more of the republican FEAR again. Get real. McCain's the one that is aching to get into another war. He was a traitor in NAM – guess he wants to make amends with the blood of our kids in IRAN

Abhiyant   October 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Here we go again with the standard scare tactic of last 8 years...how do people even stand this women.

Isaac Dompreh   October 30th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I wonder how Sarah Palin, McCains little goddess still keep making a fool out of herself and continue to use those negative attacks to pull Obama down. Those attacks will not work as the polls show right now. Will she ever talk of anything substential to keep her from embarrasement when they loose on Tusday so she could even come back in 2012. For your info. Palin if you didnt watch Obama's 30-mins informercial...it was very touching and convincing and like Obama said...he wont be a perfect president because he is not a perfect man but he will honestly let the American people know where he stands on issues. I'm in the United States Navy and i have already casted an absentee ballot for Obama. America is writeing a new chapter in our history book and neither McCain or Palin can do anything about it. Obama is the man we need and he will be the President of the United States come January by the Grace and power of God.

proud army navy mom   October 30th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

she is such an idiot. somebody please send her back to her igloo.

JB   October 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Does she seriously think she's viable for 2012? The moderate Republicans, Independents and those of the "fiscal conservative-social liberal" ilk will FLEE the Republican party if Palin is on the top of the ticket. Want to guarantee a Democrat wins in 2012? Run Palin. Please.

sabuc for Obama   October 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Yet another new piece of the kitchen they are throwing at Obama!

Not gonna work Palin!! Enjoy the limelight and the $150,000 worth of clothes cause they will both be gone come Wednesday morning.

Impeach Palin '08!!

dustin   October 30th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

john mccain couldn't even handle his campaign and the economy at the same time

Hope in Georgia   October 30th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

More scare tactics. Elect us or you are going to die!!! Enough already. We want hope over fear. Go Obama.

sneaky pete   October 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

that is precisely why i support Obama- McCain knows nothing about the economy and neither does she. Also, an attack could happen regardless of who wins on Tuesday. If in 2010 there was another attack then i think it would have happened no matter what regardless of if we have pres. McCain or pres. Obama.

Obama/Biden 08   October 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

This is seriously fear tactics at its worst. I cannot believe that John McCain chose Palin to be his running mate.

Vote Early   October 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

palin=liar

Brandon (Oregon)   October 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

I wish I could take back my vote for Merkley in Oregon. I saw him on TV the night that after I voted and he said he wouldn't have backed the bailout. He obviously doesn't understand how it affected main street.

Thompson   October 30th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

I see she's back in those clothes...She was looking pretty rough without that personal touch....

gEnie   October 30th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Just like Bush...........Lies.....Lies..........And scare us........ That's all they can say. Please get out and Vote. Obama/Biden a great LEADERS who can restore this great Country for good with Pride and Joy.

GrogInOhio   October 30th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Odd strategy. If there is indeed a terrorist threat, the Republicans have already shown a propensity to take their eyes off the ball and invade the wrong country. Do we need more of that incompetence?

82 days till the end of the Bush administration.

laurel   October 30th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Oh really. So McCain can handle an economic crisis AND a terrorist situation? Like the way he could deal with the economic crisis (to which he contributed little) AND campaign at the same time??

Robert   October 30th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Eh. I'm a McCain supporter, but I don't like Sarah Palin too much. I think she's hurting Mac more than she's helping him.

Oh well. I still won't cast my vote for a man that's only been in the Senate for 3 years.

Miguel   October 30th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Pain after Tuesday I don't know what you going to say

Palin/WRONG WOMAN   October 30th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

These neo-cons are the only terrorists to fear. Everything they say is to produce fear. ENOUGH!!! Their plans are the only ones to fear. Has she said ANYTHING that turned out to be not completely misleading or a big fat lie??

I trust Obama. He is more of a visionary and we need that. I trust him to negotiate with those who have disagreements with us. Obama has been the superior candidate with more specific plans that make sense to economists, experts in alternative energy, General Powell, and other experts and advisors. I believe he will put together a team of great cabinet members that are not just cronies, but real experts in their field. Individual responsibility is huge these days and we each have to stand up for our future...

Louis   October 30th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

...and Caribou Barbie is the one to keep us safe? Just 5 more days until Sarah is mercifully just a historical footnote. Hope she enjoys the view of Russia from her house.

Dee   October 30th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Can this woman go away already and take McCain with you

Vicki   October 30th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

We can't win so let's try W's tactic of bringing in fear votes. Give me a break Palin. Go back to Alaska and help your husband suceed from the US.

Ghost   October 30th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Quit with the fear mongering.

irony   October 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

wasn't it mccain who had to suspend his campaign during the economic meltdown? palin makes points that were lifted verbatim from Obama's speech earlier this week on Monday in his closing argument.

Tyese   October 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Again Sarah and Mccain trying to fear guilt us into voting for them. America fell for those tricks four years ago and look how that ended and I just cant take the chance that Palin could be anywhere my kids future. OBAMA 08'

ObamaSupporter   October 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

She is starting to really get on my nerves. Can she do anything else besides personal attacks at this point and fear mongering????????
It's like Bush in lipstick and a skirt all over again.

Ian   October 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

What about all the new terrorist we've just created in Siria?

David   October 30th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

If the Palin / Wurzelbacher, I mean McCain, ticket were elected, Sarah Palin would be one 72 year old heartbeat away from having to deal with that terrorist attack.

If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

Please Post   October 30th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

The only threat we have to fear is if the republicans win. Then...we will all be driven off the cliff.

FUD.   October 30th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Fear, uncertainty, doubt.

That's the McCain platform.

It was also the Bush platform...you know, the only President to ever preside over a foreign terrorist attack on American soil.

paul oregon   October 30th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

maybe palin should be worred abount two new ethics violation filed agaisnt her . the second ethics complaint is over 17000. dollars she charged the state per diem and thel latest ethics complaint filed is over palin charing the state of alaska for $21000. for air fare her children.

irony   October 30th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

anything this person says is a lie. We learned very early on when she was proven to lie every time she spoke. Any body who actually listens to anything she says is as stupid as she is. Conserve Baby Conserve. gas down to $2.10 a gallon. Conserve here, conserve now.

Zach   October 30th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Since when can Palin criticize anyone on their capability to handle a national security crisis?

Anonymous   October 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

How are we going to fix social security?

pam   October 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

sarah give it up! what right do have to call him a terrorist? who are you? you will do anything to get in the white house. if mccain wins i am afraid it is as crooked as it was in 2004. why can't people run a clean race for a change. why does there even have to be a dem or rep? people are people and nobody is better than the other. some are smarter and do not go down to level of rudeness.

strong   October 30th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Yeah, I'm scared.

Enough already, Sarah my dear.

Go home and build a bridge or something.

Hopeful   October 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

“On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time.” ...Weren't these OBAMA's sentiments the day McLame had to stop the world to get off and fly to Washington to fix the economic crisis? OBAMA is a steady and thoughtful man, the kind we need as our president!

Kat   October 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Right out of the far right play book. More scare the voter tactics when you can't run on the issues. If they want to talk fear-

Yes, let's all be VERY scared if this ill-informed, un-truth spewing woman gets anywhere near to the Presidency.

Is there no level to which McCain won't stoop? I imagine not. Look at his ticket. It's a maverick's ride to nowhere on the trash talk express.

Henry   October 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

what a disgusting venomous woman u are Palin. shame on you and every policy you stand for. you are a living disgrace to America's love of this country.

pam   October 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

sarah give it up! what right do have to call him a terrosist? who are you? you will do anything to get in the white house. if mccain wins i am afraid it is as crooked as it was in 2004. why can't people run a clean race for a change. why does there even have to be a dem or rep? people are people and nobody is better than the other. some that some are smarter and do not go down to level of rudeness,

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I don't think Palin should remind people of this as she wants to be one heart beat away from the president; she lacks the skills, respect from world leaders and their people, intelligence and knowledge to be commander on chief.

Karen   October 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Oh please, when all else fails let's try to win with the fear tactic.

weneedstrongleadership   October 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

well there you go again reminding us of you being a terrorist...

home breaker   October 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

If they Palin-McCain win it's time to all move to NYC for safety during
the next four years,that's how afraid I am of the real terror
i.e. two conservative one stupid and one whose wife owns a beer company and seems to benefit from Gambling$$$$ interests running this country.
Having an out of wedlock pregnant teenager visiting the Whitehouse might be fun though.

Kate Fergus   October 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Well if there is a terrorist threat, I want Obama to be in charge. The last thing the country needs someone as erratic as McCain and as stupid as Palin to lead the country out of any national threats.

Please go out and VOTE for Obama.
I fear this election will be much closer than we anticipate and the country will be doomed if McCain wins!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Phil the Engineer (a new demographic)   October 30th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Nice clothes, Sarah.
After all, you can't spell "fascism" with "fashion".

Charlie   October 30th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

"We are continuing this policy in bleeding America to the point of bankruptcy. Allah willing, and nothing is too great for Allah," - Osama bin Laden November 2004

It seems like Osama bin Laden had a better grasp of our economy than President Bush. With 4 more years of the same approach, who will be closer to their objective. We need Senator Barack Obama to turn the tide. He knows that it takes more than military might to win the "war on terrorism"

Larry King   October 30th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Ugh!! Does she not realize that her neo-con views in other people's opinion are terrorist?

D.Kimbro OHIO   October 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I will be glad to see this idiot crawl back uder a rock. By the way good luck trying to recapture the the state of Alaska. Theres always Ted Stevens seat???.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

She scares me more than any terrorist. Especially since abuse of power and her AIP-loving hubby hanging so close on every TV shot. Bet he's strong-arming someone as we speak

Obama/Biden '08

G.F.   October 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

This woman's skull is contains a very small brain. Nothing intelligent ever comes out of this bimbo's mouth.

Gen xer for a future   October 30th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

this woman.....

would truly be the beginning of the end

May God bless America.... and keep the extremists, zealots greedy, corrupt, and fearful in Alaska

Rick -Toronto   October 30th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Sarah...Sarah....come now....there must be more to you than the fear mongering. Some great minds have come from small towns..please don't disappoint us.

JS ...... santee   October 30th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

NO.....You're hoping that our minds won't wander toward the truth about your slimy campaign tactics.

BOOTSTOMPER   October 30th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

She is a joke.

CMJ   October 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I want a President who will NOT bring us into a WAR WITH IRAN!!! We've had enough war, we're broke, we can't afford war. McCain is too risky.

Sam   October 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

“On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time.”

And that's why I'm voting for Obama.

Republican that voted for Obama/Biden TEXAS   October 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Palin explain to everyone about the Alaskan Indpendence Party? You are such a fraud and so is McCain.

JD in Moraga   October 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Thank you, Sarah for reminding the American people that we don't need someone known as "Senator Hothead" to have his finger on the nuclear (no, George, it isn't "nucular").

John from Canada   October 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Oh boy, SARAH THE PUNCHLINE at it again...

Nov. 4th can't come soon enough, not just for Americans!

John.

J.L.   October 30th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Ah... the Republican standby... good ole fashion fearmongering. I wondered when they would go back to this. I'm sure next thing they'll say if you switch the second letter in Obama's name with a different one...

Ron S   October 30th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

It is obvious who the best choice is to face a terrorist threat. Only McCain has the backgorund and experience. I have never heard of anyone successfullly negotiating with a suicide bomber. The real question is where the terroist threat might come from? If a tape exists of Sen. Obama at a meeting where some or many of the participants are known to be anti-American or working to destroy or strongest allies should Homeland Security or some other national security agency look at it even if the news media will not show it to the American Public? Senator Obama's relationships with people who seem to hate the US continues to increase. Full disclosure from Obama or get out of the Senate, not to mention the White House.

No Hillary = No Obama   October 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Well, according to national polls most Americans trust McCain more than they do Obama on the terrorist issue and Palin is no push-over either, in case you haven't caught on it.

Lee   October 30th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

I understand what the article is about the title gave me a laugh. It kind sounds like Palin is a terrorist lol.

Gloria   October 30th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

The fear tactics reign supreme with them don't they

Where are her health records

JFK   October 30th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

And Palin I am sure with her bounty of wisdom and leadership skills will save us! YA RIGHT! Go back to Alaska!

John S   October 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Palin, America doesn't need to be reminded of a possible terrorist threat. they live with it every day of their lives. The one thing most Americans understand is that with a McCain/Palin presidency, terrorist would be frothing at the mouth to attack the USA knowing full well that they would accomplish exactly what they wanted. And that would be to get more fanatics involved with their cause. Smart Americans also know that the terrorist would think twice about attacking the USA with Obama at the helm because they know he wouldn't hesitate one second to go after them and this time he wouldn't be taking the mission of course like Bush and Cheney did in Afghanistan till the job was done. What you forget Palin is that Obama is a very very intelligent individual and would definately have a plan to take out anyone who would be that foolish to attack America again.He would use everything at his disposal and make sure he had the support of all our America friends in other countries,not go it alone like Bush did and have most of the world against it.Careful thought and stragistic thinking would give Obama/Biden the upper hand in any situation.

Joe Plumber Six Pack for Obama   October 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Tell me again WHY McCain would do a better job?

Lets talk about Exxon and Job Loss????

Donkey Party   October 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

What a JOKE this skank is. No thoughts of her own, only stupid, scare the sheep, fear and smear tactics that her keepers prepare for her. Go back to Alaska, you FRAUD!!!

Tom, KS   October 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The Financial Times and now The Economist have both endorsed Obama for the presidency. Why is it none of the Main Stream Media outlets have covered this while allowing McShame and Failin to keep up their attack about Barack being a socialist. Clearly the top economic magazines in this country understand that that is simply not true and that Obama has the right plan to lead us into a more prosperous future. Please CNN start doing your job and call out McCain when he is clearly lying.

Republican that voted for Obama/Biden TEXAS   October 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Palin is just plain horrible. Please just leave and please just shut up.

I have never in my life seen such a nasty campaign. You all should be ashamed.

JANIE   October 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Who wrote her speech. She wouldn't know a terrorist if he was sitting next to her. Palin is a terrorist! This lady needs a ticket back to Alaska along with Todd.

bill for barack   October 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

There's a terrorist threat all righty.
It's spelled P-A-L-I-N.

freddie   October 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

palin is a accident waiting to happen

sandee in Portland   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Aah, I see we're heavily into the fear factor again. Is this the only way McCain/Palin can win. I almost choked when watching McCain on Larry King Live when he asked McCain if he would be confident in Palin's abilities if something happened while he was in Air Force One between one place and another with no communication with the White House. McCain replied with his standard answer of she's scrappy, she could handle it with no problem. I don't want someone scrappy, I want someone who can think and reason before acting. Sarah Palin has not proven she can even think at this point, and McCain is such a knee jerk reactionary, he shoots without thinking at all. As a moderate republican, he has lost my vote just because of the likelihood that Palin will be made President during his tenure in office. Only the far, right wing radical Christians think Palin is smart and we know how educated they are. And of course, she's lying again, good christian that she is, about Obama cutting defense spending. He has asked repeatedly several time for an increase, not a decrease. Wish he had selected one of the other intelligent, honest women in the party.

chad in avery, ca.   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

we are not scared anymore sarah!
oh wait, we are scared, OF YOU!
you and your like minded idiots are the last thing this country needs.
welcome to the future sarah.
your not invited.
obama 08

John   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I can't imagine having this shrill, negative, unqualified woman in the White House. If McCain does win, it will be the end of conservatism in this country once and for all. They will have ratings even lower than Bush.

Pat   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

That headline is nothing but more CNN CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike from Mexico   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Ai ai ai.... stop scarying people!!! Unfair and not true.

dittohead with forty names   October 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

We should send Sarah to Iraq,shes the best terrorist we have on our side.A surefire religious fanatic with nothing left to lose.

Ken   October 30th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

How many times can you cry "Wolf!" before the people stop listening??
Oh, I forgot . They already have.

Paul Wall in Dallas   October 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

she is a deck of cards built on a mountain of lies. fear and hate is all that's left for that ticket. absolutely and totally pathetic.

dbs   October 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Does this woman, have no ethics or moral bounds? Is there anyone out there that does not see the same type of retoric, the same fear mongering as McCarthism? Have we finally reach a point in our electrorial process that preception is the new reality.

We all laugh at her, yet it is not a laughable situation that she could be so close to the heart of leading our Great Country. She has NO credentials yet she screams hell and dammation about those who run against her.

Least we forget – I strongly recommend that you read or re-read the following books...then quiver in anticipation over what a McCain and especially a Palin reactive administration will look like:

-Animal Farm by George Orwell
-1984 by George Orwell
-Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Sue   October 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

At some point, people are going to have to get past their fears by face them head on. Obama has presented a case to challenge all Americans, to adopt a new direction for America. This to me, is a welcome challenge, where the entire world can benefit.

Gregg   October 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Running on fear. America will not fall for this again. Eight years is enough of this fear mongering. Please do not vote for another four years of the same failed politics and policies. America can't afford them.

KJL   October 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Do people actually listen to this stupid person? Her idea of domestic terrorism is probably stealing her campaign signs.

Republicans for Obama   October 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Palin is absolutely correct. “On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time” and the president is Obama. What is scarier than a terrorist attack is having Palin in the White house.

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   October 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

We've seen how McCain handles the economy. He was so erratic that it sent his poll numbers spiraling out of control. Since they're now so inextricably linked, I'll stick with the guy who has proven to have the temperament to deal with a crisis. And that ain't McCain.

Sly in Seattle   October 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Shut up woman.. please.. just stop

Sandy   October 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

The behavior of the supporters at Palin rallies reminds me of terrorists.

Kenzie from Texas   October 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

My first thought when I read this headine: Yes, Palin DOES remind me of a terrorist threat"....

jeremy   October 30th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

FEAR is the only thing the GOP has left. Get a life Palin

nesto   October 30th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

whatever she says its not important really... whatever

Gene   October 30th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Sorry.. if there's a terrorist threat or a terrorist attack.. the last thing I'd want is to have Palin in charge..

I could see her having a national security meeting with the First Dude and her kids there.. since she can't seem to go anywhere or do anything without the taxpayers paying for her kids to tag along.

chris   October 30th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Lord I will be glad when this woman gets to return to alaska

mike   October 30th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

What a disgrace McCain and Palin are. Every day it's another scare or smear tactic. It is sickening to watch these desperate people try and say anything to instill fear and doubt. This is all they have to offer and it is despicable. McCain and Palin will go down as the worst campaign in history and they deserve it for this type of behavior. It is beneath the dignity of the American people.

TND   October 30th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Fear seems to be all they have. Fear has never made a society great.

finding humor in the 'hypocracy'   October 30th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

She must not stand for anything, because she sure seems to fall for everything tossed her way.

evy   October 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

someone put a muzzle on that pitbull.

william wright   October 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Well! If Obama is incapable of meeting national security challenges, he can get help! At least he wont be creating reasons for attack!!

John Lee   October 30th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Thank you sarah. Because of you, We(democratic) are winning~~!!!

John   October 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

He’s hoping your mind won’t wander to the real challenges of national security....there you go Sarah...SCARE EM!

Sammy   October 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

It's a good sentiment. However while McCain generally has the upper hand in national security he doesnt in the economy. Obama is the opposite and neither can offer both. So people are choosing which is more important to them right now.... the economy. Quite frankly if the economy hadn't gone downhill McCain would be tied at least. Maybe ahead.

Lou   October 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

It's almost like she's becoming an SNL parody of herself.. "Remember folks, vote Republican or the terrorists win"

Darla (Edmonton, Canada)   October 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Ms. Palin ... would you just stop talking and start packing your bags? We're all really, really ... REALLY tired of you!

Charlie Bradley   October 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

(yawn) This crazy woman makes me tired!!!! Go on back to Alaska already!!!

Lyndon,CA   October 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Palin in 2012!

$150,000 is a lot of money for us   October 30th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

bwahahaha.....and Mrs Palin, you're INCAPABLE in everything but smearing and reading talking points....

lisa, florida   October 30th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Palins skit on SNL says it ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vice Pres? LOL

greg, miami   October 30th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

In her scripted comments, the imbecile, actually uttering the words coherently for once, said, "On November 4, we need to elect a president who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time.”

That would not be McCain. He's admitted, and proven, that he's inept at the economy, and his one-size-fits-all response to the dangers of the world is endless war, against enemies he doesn't really understand.

OBAMA IS THE ONE TO ELECT ON NOVEMBER 4.

Bob the Plumber   October 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

The only threat that most of us are concerned about is that this woman could someday become president. That is truly my biggest fear.

No Way, No How, No Mccain   October 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

McCain sometimes forgets that he helping terrorists as well. If Khalidi founded an organization that Sen. John McCain funded then Gov. Palin has to be the GOP candidate. She the only one who does not have international contact with terrorists. She sees Russia from her house in Alaska.

albert, rhode island   October 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

so scared now, sarah. thanks for the heads up thrrr

Sej   October 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Is Palin going to talk about what she plans to do? She is obsessive about Barack. She must secretly dream about him ;-) It is amazing how much time these two spend on Barack. I am pretty sure Palin says 'Obama' more in her speeches then McCain. What are her national security plans? Keeping the radar on for Putin in Alaska?

Paul in FL   October 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Unsaid is McCain's plan to drastically cut medicare.
We cannot afford Iraq, tax cuts to everyone and healthcare. Guess which one McBush thinks is most important?
Keep in mind that no one in Canada, Australia, Austria, Germany, France or England has ever had to declare bankruptcy because of medical bills.
But then they are not the world's policeman.

Tarrboy, Lancaster PA   October 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Palin has two sobering points here. 1) Obama will be INCAPABLE of dealing with many issues, and 2) Barney Frank, as will Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, will be pulling Obama's strings simply because they are the ones who have the experience and Obama will rely on their experience to base his decisions. We've seen what they are capable of in just 2 years. NOW THAT'S SCARY!

M Smith   October 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

this coming from Palin, the same person who refused to call abortion clinic bombers, terrorists...do you even know the meaning of the word, Gov. Palin?

Dennnis   October 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Stop pointing fingers and tell me what your plan?!?!

Red herring anyone?   October 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Palin is the greatest threat to the White house and America at the moment!

Sarah Palin:   October 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Terrorism personified – Americans are not scared, we're united & will vote for Obama/Biden. Sorry!!!

AC, Former Dem   October 30th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Go Sarah!
Barack Obama is not a Muslim, but Muslim radicals are very intent on destroying us. It is a simple fact. Moderates are not able to defend or protect us without putting themselves at risk as well.

No American President is going to change their minds or soften their insane agenda.

We are 'Infidels', that is all that matters to them/the extremists, and in this age we cannot let our guard down.

Dave   October 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Palin is right when she says the threat of terrorism remains. McCain is the candidate that has been tested with reagard to that issue, and he has failed those tests miseralbly. All the more reason to vote for Obama.

Keith A. Sillsbury   October 30th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

No sarah, john is the candidate that can't handle it. He's shown the American public he is eratic and indecisive when crisis hits as when the insurance crisis hit. He refuses to talk about the issues and can't stop lying to the American people. That's not who we want leading us. Now you and john can't agree on where to stand on the issues that you do barely discuss and you are way to flakey for any of us. I'm so glad you won't have a chance to sit in the oval office.

Jo-Ann   October 30th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

fear, fear, fear....that's all you bring Governor Palin...

Well to be quite frank.....I am scared of you governor bing the VP of this country....very afraid....

The Lady   October 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Palin dear you really should not be talking about terrorist when there are so many depressed people out there due to economy, you don't know what they might do.

Jason   October 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

The greatest threat America faces is Sarah Palin.

v.ananthan   October 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

The race is tightening and that shows that voters are not buying what Obama says about McCain :
"McCain is Bush" & " With McCain there will be 4 more years of Bush"

People should vote for Obama if they think Obama is ready and has easy solutions to everything..Otherwise better vote for Mccain...

Carol   October 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

This woman is a joke. Women will not vote for a woman who does not support women rights and civil rights.

I wanted Hillary, but voted for Obama...NO MCCAIN NO WAY

go vote   October 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

According to Syria... We ARE the terrorists.

Scary times

Eyes wide open   October 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Sarah acts like she forgot the stunt McCain pulled before the first debate and suspended his campaign due to the economic crisis. It was pathetic.

Yes, We do need to elect a President "who can handle the difficulties in the economy and the dangers of the world all at the same time". McCain can't even run his presidential campaign well. His weak leadership is fostering a civil war within the GOP.

Smart Republicans are supporting Obama. People are coming together across this great nation. Let's build a better future!

JTR   October 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

ah, the politics of FEAR. The only card they have left to play.

Wake Up   October 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

This is ridiculous. I blame the people who voted for George Bush for putting us into this economic mess and in the middle of two wars. Do people realize we are letting the terrorist win with this stupid machismo attitude that Palin and McCain call patriotic? Enough!! Palin is not prepared to handle practically anything international or outside of Alaska. McCain is prepared to go into another war and I think that's stupid. I like the 'warm and fluffy' idea of focusing on education and investing in our future. There's another way to beat terrorism, don't let it ruin our livelihoods! This is distraction.

Do you really trust putting your future, your kids' futures and your grand-kids' futures in the hands of Sarah Palin if John McCain dies? Do you really think John McCain will lead our country into prosperity? I will once again blame all of those who voted for John McCain and Sarah Palin for the state of our country if he wins. I hope that all of you who voted for George Bush accept that the state of our country is a result from your votes. Accept responsibility and I just somehow we can save ourselves.

Leann   October 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

MCCAIN Loves war, so I'm sure he'll figure out a way for us to stay in one forever.

johnrj08   October 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

What would we do without her.

kikiquela   October 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Sarah Palin is definitely a " quick study" as quoted by John Mccain. She knows how to fabricate stories quickly. She is constantly condemning Barack Obama and attacking him unfairly. When asked about her "abuse of power", she whitewashes it. Forget about asking her about Ted Stevens too. You will not get far although he admits they had a good relationship. She did not reject the !50,000$ in wardrobe bought by the Republican Party. It is time sarah returned to Alaska and the bridge to nowhere!

chris   October 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Scare tactics at its finest, or worst whichever way you look at it.

mn   October 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Hard for us to see any difference between Bush and McCain when fear mongering starts anew.

paul (reformed republican)   October 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Now we intensify the Fear Factor? Of course!! Just as Bush & Cheney did 4 years ago. Who says Karl Rove's students weren't paying attention? Or is he advising from the sidelines?

Sarah: (pay attention now, it could help you tell the truth for a change) "...Obama has called several times for an increase in defense spending."

Pua, HI   October 30th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

It is in my opinion insane to vote for Senator McCain with Governor Palin as Vicepresident, or even possible President, on the ticket.
Just this one decision of his makes him not suitable for President.
Governor Palin's campaigns are ridiculous (she talks to adults like they were children) and scary (too extreme!) at the same time.

There is only one choice for the country to get back up and forward...

OBAMA/BIDEN 08... can't wait!

VOTE! OBAMA!!! VOTE! OBAMA!! VOTE!   October 30th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Still trying to win the election based on fear!!! Tell me what you would do for me if your in the white house given NEITHER one of you know a anything about the economy.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

JB   October 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Come on, Sarah. You know this is nothing but trying to make us afraid. You are not patriotic, you are a nationalist. Patriots actually care where the country is going. They don't follow their leaders blindly. I remember the "My country, right or wrong" mantra of the '60s. It's gotten us here and we are suffering for it.

Stop it. You are only harming us.

Listen Up...   October 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

And we will....Barack Obama!

a well educated woman   October 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I am pretty sure someone had to clue her in on this .

Sandy   October 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

John McCain may know something about security Mrs. Palin but you don't...you can talk a good talk but in the event something happens to McCain you can not fill his shoes. I believe Obama is the right Man for the Job no matter what lies you spill Mrs. Palin...let me say that if Obama was not the Man of choice why have the Peolpe placed him higher than the rest and is now in this position to run for the White House? In my opinion McCain knows He made a mistake when He chose you.

Observer   October 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Enough already with always trying to frighten Americans into voting for you!
What would really frighten me is if you and John McCain win on Tuesday. That would put me into the fetal position, sucking my thumb, babbling incoherently.
Go Obama/Biden!!!

Artful   October 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Yes, don't we know it. We have had to listen to lies, lies and more lies. It must be wonderful to lack morals and ethics to such a degree that none of this bothers you!

Mike,California   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Bush will be out of office Jan 2009,so the terrorist threat will be gone.

John in KY   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

If PALIN is placed in position to be Commander In Chief, (THATS WHEN THE TERROR BEGINS!)
VOTE straight DEM ticket!!

Dixie AZ   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

There she is screeching out the same same in yet another 12k suit. Come on Pennslyvania. Don't let this woman be our VP. Or McCain our president.

Done with the kitchen sink?   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I think the terrorist right now is Sarah Palin.

Texas Teacher   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Vote for someone who can handle the dangers of the world as well as the economy, Sarah, old girl? Come on, your man could not even handle his campaign and the economy!

Obama is the cool head... the thinker.... the intellect... who will ask for advice then make the right decision. McSame will do exactly what he is TOLD to do by the same people who have been telling George Bush what to do! And that is BIG Business!!! Seriously!

Vote Obama!!! Vote early!!

Anonymous   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Lord help us, she can not be for real. This is going to one day be our cammander in chief running this country? I am moving to Canada

Xerxes   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Yeah, like a terrorist would be intimidated by a politician that has been criticized for straying from talking points. How seriously do you think they would take someone they wouldn't see as more than a puppet?

Judy from PA   October 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Joe Biden guaranteed a terrorist attack if Obama is elected, but still the Dems will probably say Palin is using fear. As for Obama's informercial, if the only hardship Americans face is having to cut back on snacks, then we are doing pretty well.

Linda-Texas   October 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Go away Sarah.......

Get Real   October 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

this is totally off subject but read the following

The Republican Party encourages Pro-Life voters to blame the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on Democrats. The Republican Party never points out that five of the seven justices in the majority in Roe v. Wade were Republicans; of the two justices who dissented, one was a Republican, one a Democrat.

Was Bush lying then, or is he lying now?

When George Bush Jr. was campaigning for president in 2000, one of his promises was that, if elected, he would not seek to overturn Roe v. Wade. Does that sound Pro-Life?

One should not lose sight of the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court that was willing to ignore the results at the ballot box and select George Bush Jr. to be president has a solid Republican majority. That majority was appointed by very conservative Republican presidents. This Republican court that was willing to steal the election for Bush has not taken one step toward overturning Roe v. Wade. Why? because future Republican electoral interests would likely be adversely affected. Without the promise to overturn Roe v. Wade as bait, why would Christians vote for a Republican?

OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

take your icy shrill voice back to alaska. you and old mcsame for just fear mongers. i have yet to hear what old mcsame plans to do with the economy. oh i forgot he doesnt know much about that. just like you. you are full of hate and lies. you should be ashamed of yourself. and you say you are a christian. boy more then anything you are a BIG LIAR. THAT WOULDN'T KNOW THE TRUTH IF IT HIT YOU IN YOUR FACE. HOW SAD. LIAR, LIAR, LIAR.

OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA 2008/2012

Meka   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

MCCAIN IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT! MCCAIN HAS VERY BAD JUDGEMENT. . .HE ALLOWED PALIN, TO BE PLACED ON HIS TICKET!

MCCAIN CAN ONLY PROVE THAT HE IS A VERY ANGRY INDIVIDUAL!

THIS IS WHEN MCCAIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MAVERICK!

MCCAIN NOT FIT TO BE PRESIDENT!

BOB SOUTH S   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Now what she just said .

Do you want a President that is not a Citizen of the USA. ?

Do you want a president that wants to change our National Anthem ?

Do you want a President thjat wants to change our flag ?

This is what he "OBAMA stated on meet the press 9/8/08 .

Do you want a President with known ties to Terrorist !!

Do you want a President that does not salute our Flag ?

How can any American go along with such a flip flopper .

His reasoning that he wants to change our National; Anthem , He wants it more Islamic style that he and Michelle can support..

Where am I missing something . First it was all his lies. Then all his ties to these radicals etc. I am sure you have heard it as well as I.

Last question. ? How can any American stand up and vote for some one that has conned his way this far , with Illegals . Destroying voters ballotts for Hillary . An the list continues.

No I am not a racist , for I have many blacks work for and under me. I have been in there homes as well as they have been in mine. Thats not the issue . the issue is a liar, alwys have hated one . And I always will.

God Bless America . She is not up for sale.

EDW   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Aw yes!!!! This is how Bush won again in 2004. Way to go Palin!!!!

OBAMA '08

The truth   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

So let me get this right he can multi task when he is president but while he is running for the office he has to suspend his campaign? Get lost! Both of you! Fast!

Cnn please post I don't flood your blogs with comments.

1love   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Since when could McCain multi-task? This is all the more reason to vote for "that" other guy. Obama is whipping butt on multiple fronts while McCain is having trouble staying the course with even one message. Wait, I apologize – the one message that NcCain offers is FEAR!!!

Baffled Canadian   October 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I am baffled that Americans can even take Sarah Palin seriously. Has it occurred to anyone that potential first ladies Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain and Jill Biden are all more educated than Sarah Palin? Further, their education pertains to national issues in ways that Sarah Palin’s education and expertise does not. Cindy McCain is more capable of address educational and provisional needs of special needs youth, it’s what she did her masters in. Jill Biden would be a great champion of education reform as she just completed her PhD in that area. Of course, Michelle Obama’s training in law makes her familiar with legal and legislative processes within the US. How does 2 years as a state executive and no educational background make Sarah Palin qualified? She’s the least qualified of the first ladies.

Ben   October 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Pathetic fear mongering. This woman and the McCain campaign in general is completely ridiculous.

Joe Democrat   October 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Ah yes. The good ole Republican play book. Scare people to death, call your opponent a terrorist and hope for the best.

NOT THIS TIME. EIGHT IS A FRIGGEN NUFF.

OBAMA WINS..........OR ELSE.

Matt: honestly   October 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

And that is exactly why I am voting for Obama. McCain came out and said he knows nothing about the economy! Foreign policy he is down right scary, Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran! That is what is truly scary!

Michael watching from Canada   October 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Interesting games CNN is playing....

They show national polls closing to 5 points on a day when almost all other polls show a widening......

Then they have discussion sessions with their pundits to explore how polls can vary, especially with all the unknown factors in this election.....

Then they have a blog article on Buyers' Remorse, trying to explain why the national polls are supposedly closing.......

And what undermines their manufactured facade is that the swing state polls are widening.

I will be shocked if CNN allows any more my comments on their blogs.

Uncle Fester   October 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Sarah, you can keep the clothes, just go back to Alaska.
Please

Margaret Anderson   October 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Sarah Palin must be talking about her own lack of experience. She scares me as much as John McCain whom I get the impression would declare on a country when pushed and then we would live or die with the consequences, to prove that he is tough. He is a shallow thinker, just like what we have had for the last 8 years.
We are desparate for a thorough thinker who is an intelectual man who will not lead us into another war without judging the consequences.

Idaho

Hopeful for the 4th   October 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Of course. The terrorism card. When in danger, tell people terrorists will attack them.

Doesn't speak much for the war on terror, does it?

Joe the Comment Leaver   October 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I'd rather cast a vote for Obama based on hope than a vote for McCain based on fear...

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

And if we elect John McCain, Sarah Palin could be one heartbeat away from the being the president when that terrorist attack took place.

Of course with Obama as President, terrorist groups may actually find themselves without so much support, given Obama's popularity around the globe.

tanyia   October 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I cannot wait until this woman is sent packing.

Jeremy   October 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Can we say "Fear-Mongering" any louder? This is ridiculous. I am ready for this to be over and hopefully have her and the old man gone and out of my awareness. So much negativity. Yeah, just what we all want as our national role-model, a presidential ticket of fear, hate, and fraud.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   October 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Here comes the accelerated fear factor...

Winnie Hussein.... in Montana   October 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Read The Economist's endorsement of Sen. Obama. Oh, that's right, you, Ms. Palin, probably don't read publications of a scholarly nature. Anyway, for the rest of you, you kind find the endorsement online. It provides a very good analysis of why Sen. Obama is better than Sen. McCain – on economics, foreign policy, and America's safety.

Lyndon,CA   October 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

She is so sweet!

Sherry for Obama   October 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Woe to our country if McCain becomes president..... He will get us into wars with many countrys and we will not have enough military to defend our nation.
Why would anyone want a prisoner of war to be president.....He was totured and hes doesnt think with a straight head.
He literally scares me and I for one will not vote for him.
Palin is ill prepared and she scares me even more.
I hope people do the right thing on Nov. 4th and vote for who is going to lead this nation in the right direction and bring honor and truth and respect back to America....That person is Obama

Curtis - Marietta, GA   October 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Fear...Fear...Fear...Fear. Shut up! I'd rather be attacked again than live one more day in fear! What's the point of living life if you never really live it, but fear it?

Peter (CA)   October 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

...And there it is. The Republican closing argument from 2004.
Vote for us or you will die.

Thank you Governor but I have already voted for Obama/Biden. I'll take my chances. I do not trust Sen. McCain to keep us any safer than them and I surely do not trust you to understand anything that is going on.

Anthony   October 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

We know that and that is why we want Obama's smartness to lead this country.

Jeff   October 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

This woman is worthless. She had a closed door meeting and they gave her talking points on fear mongering national security.

Beartrack   October 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Back to fear again. Be afraid, be afraid. Don't be concerned about the real threat to this country-the Republicans.

Linda32   October 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

This woman is NASTY. This is exactly the reason we do not want McCain/Palin....a threat.

Lyndon   October 30th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Simply pathetic.

I've had enough of the Republican Party scaring up votes and appealing to the worst of human nature. Come November 4th, voters are going to sound a swift and strong message that they are better than the hate and lies of the ticket at the top of the GOP.

Lesley   October 30th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Well, that was an excellent recommendation for Joe Biden as the vice president because she has no foreign policy experience and could not possibly step into the job of President or even give an opinion on foreign affairs. Her ticket is half empty on the foreign policy side and backward on the emerging crisis our country is facing domestically.

jim in indiana   October 30th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

If McCain and Palin come back to win the election....what a sad day in history it will be that they spread hatred and told flat out lies to get elected. If they win, I will be discusted to be an american.

j   October 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Palin is a terrorist threat. I predict that if McCain is elected the US will continue to lose it's standing in the world and will cease to be a super power. That might happen anyway but it's more likely to occur with McCain than Obama.

Obama for president   October 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Bush is the biggest terrorist, I've ever seen. He has done more damage to American than any terrorist is the middle east. And john mccain helped him, which sickens me.

Fred   October 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

The fear card always plays well with the GOP mongers.

I'm not scared. I voted Obama/Biden.

Sharon - NC   October 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Yes, we all have seen just how calm, clear-headed, and rational John McCain would be if a disaster occurs. And Sarah Palin will have to be shown a map by a 5th grader to know which country we'll have to deal with.

CNN loves a horserace   October 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Last resort:

Scare 'em doggone it!

JJ   October 30th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

That's right Sarah...keep spreading the fear.

rich   October 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

That's all they got...the FEAR CARD. Sorry NOT THIS TIME!

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

She continues to forget that she's our biggest threat with her ignorance and intolerance.

Reality   October 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

And that's why, McCain suspended the campaign to concentrate on one single issue at a time?

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