MIAMI (CNN) – Two hours before Thursday morning’s press conference at the Republican Governors Association — her first since the Republican presidential ticket lost last week — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was still scheduled to appear alone. Instead, she spoke with a row of fellow governors standing silently behind her.
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told CNN producer Evan Glass that they all met at 9 a.m. - an hour-and-a-half before the press conference’s scheduled start time - and by then it had been "decided" that they'd all go out together.
An RGA official told CNN the reason for the change is a "long story."
He said that when the governors were all at their private morning meeting, someone brought up the desire to get beyond what happened in the McCain campaign and look towards 2009 and 2010.
Then, this source said, Palin piped up and said she agreed that she didn't want to talk about the past.
This source insists that it was then decided that the other governors in the meeting would go with her to her press conference as a "show of unity."
The source admitted that it may not have been easy for some "big egos" to go in and stand behind her, but they knew they'd be doing so.
Not present: the conference host, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. A Florida GOP source tells CNN "he didn't know about it,” because he wasn't at the morning meeting.
In another shift, Palin — who had been slated to take questions for 20 minutes or so - took just four press queries.
Why did Texas Gov. Rick Perry cut it off so fast?
"We were running behind schedule," insisted the GOP official.
Palin may not have wanted to talk about the past, but her speech was almost entirely about the McCain campaign; she included little in the way of detailed ideas about the way forward for Republicans, the theme of the panel.
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Why won't this woman just GO AWAY!
PLEASE MEDIA, STOP INTERVIEWING HER, LEAVE HER ALONE!
Sarah Palin is awkward.... out of touch and .... gee I can go on and on... some one should tell her to lay low....study much and perhaps try it again. she is likeable enough just not that smart. She is Bush like ....
Enough already. Let this woman go back to Alaska. Tired of her run on sentences.
I guess she is now getting heat from the other governers as she is already acting like she is the leader of the party. She is biting off more that she can chew and is going to divide the party even more.
Of course the gloating lib-tards will make all kinds of inferences out of this. The GOP is simply doing some soul searching, so CNN can call this or that awkward or whatever, but the fact is, some serious self reflection is taking place as the GOP shakes itself up. That's fine with me – maybe the future leaders will come out of this more energized and ready to beat back the uber-liberalism in 2010.
She took four questions but answered them all with one, very long, run-on sentence.
republicans appear confused........ i take that back. republicans are confused. they are at a clear loss, for how to act , when they've proven their incompetence for years and decades.
It's like Saturday Night Live said–she REALLY doesn't want to get back to governing Alaska. And based on the results of their last election, it seems like her state could really use some leadership right about now.
Her speech was painful to listen to. I find it amazing that she has gotten this far when she has nothing to offer.
Sounds like Palin is trying to run the party already.
Way to go McCain! You're Dr. Frankenstien now for sure. Look at the creature you've created and no one can control. You did what you "could" before you even thought about if you "should".
Thanks for nothing Senator!
Awkward is not the word for it–Palin's an idiot, and the press conference was just plain stupid. Imagine a Rhodes scholar standing behind that idiot Palin. So now she's the stupid voice of the GOP. How stupid can you get? The GOP has lost it's mind and will continue to lose my vote.
The Obama Administration is looking better and better, thanks to idiots like Palin.
No wonder those guys were standing silently behind her...who can get a word in edgewise? You ask her a question and it takes her 5 minutes of rambling and you still don't know when she is done.The press keeps hanging on her shirt tails. What is the fascination? This is not a very smart woman. No manners. She has looks but looks unkept all the time with that long hair she is getting too old for and she speaks like a hill billy. Common newspeople. Give us something better than that! Surley there are people out there to interview that is a much better scoop.
Sounds like even the Republican Governers are unorganized, misinformed, and having alot of internal strife in their little "christian" world. Palin would make a great leader for all of them. LMAO
Why won't somebody hand her a one-way ticket back to Alaska?
GO AWAY PALIN!
Yea she has ticked off some important players in her party. They know she doesn't understand policy and that she is too polarizing a figure. The RGA knows to compete they must update their party not fall back on the crazy evangelical right which alienated so many voters. Of course, if she would run in 2012 Obama could run the table of electoral votes. He could beat Reagan's 49 state win and take all 50.
For someone that voiced nothing but disdain for the "elite" media and it's "gotcha" questions, such as what do you read( my bet is People and National Enquirer while in the check-out lane at Walmart), she certainly is reveling in that same media's current obession with her.
A 20 minute answer session?? Please, do you know how many 'also's" we would have to endure as the bobble head connected jargon phrases with "also" into what she thinks is a coherent thougt!
She should thank Perry, he saved her from a disasterous question and answer period.
She lost the election. Why is her face still on the news? Let's get down to real business and forget about her and her strange behaviors. First, she calls Obama a "socialist", and then tells Wolff Blitzer how she would like to work with him. He doesn't need her help. They are not even in the same league.
If NC has appox. 10, 000,000 people and it's votes have been counted and Alaska has only about 1,000,000 people, why is Alaska taking so long to count their votes?
Her oldest boy, got into a lot of trouble one weekend. He and some friends seriously vandalized dozens of school busses at the bus barn. They were drunk, high, and smashed windows, slashed tires, etc.
No charges,the judge said military or jail so he join the military and was deployed to the middle east. He did not graduate high school.Plus now she has a pregnant 17 year old daughter.I think she should show a little commitment to her previous "choice Of being a mother" and get herself back into her home – WITHOUT cameras this time – and raise the rest of her minor children. She should try for at least ONE high school graduate! she seems Very detached and disingenuous with regards to her children..
I watched this press conference – more campaign slogans, joe the plumber and stuff! no substance just a sad repeat (although less fired up) of the campaign ramblings – I believe Ms. Palin is about to run out of gas – she needs to go home and rest take care of her baby & family and Alaskan business and think about what the heck she is trying to do. There are far more qualified Republican Gov. out there than her – although – Palin seems to be hogging all of the "lime-light" – its like she is a "side show", which the media is perpetuating, Palin has become an act that comes to town and the townsfolk come out and point and gawk........
CNN please be aware that as the stories on Palin icontinue your viewers and readers go elsewhere for news more worthy of our time and attention.
Palin is no longer newsworthy.
We don't care. There is a world crisis going on and CNN is turning into a FANZINE for a failed VP candidate.
Maybe they realized she could not speak alone and would really show how she is out of her league. Palin now has gone hollywood and thinks she's the it for the GOP/RNC.
Listening to Palin makes my hair hurt. She's too stupid to put a complete sentence together, and my brain has to work too hard to decipher what she's saying. My eight year old daughter talks better than Palin—what a moron.
Stop televising that idiot and put someone on who can talk properly.
why is CNN calling this "awkward"? I listened to Gov Palin's entire speech and the commentaries following. They all agreed she is a rising star and has risen above the attempt by certain media to disqualify her. She is one tough charismatic lady and has a brilliant future! I regained some of my trust of Larry King after his tough, hardball, yet fair interview of her last eve. However, he was only "softball" with the Obama's–which, I guess, is his right. She proved she could answer questions from the best hard-hitters!
This woman is an idiot. Now it appears it WAS a good strategic move by the McCain camp to keep her away from the press during the campaign. Who knows...Obama's margin of victory could have been much much wider!
The "Straight Blunder Express" rides on ...
You people are doing this intentionally so that the anti-Palin comments appear at the top of the comment section. That is pretty obvious in this little observation test I just did. Why else would you let through anti-Palin trash talk for several minutes prior to posting my comment? WE are on to you!!!!
BOY, is this woman ever full of herself!
She really is the perfect local TV newscaster. Big smile, big hair, small brain.
and these are the people that some wanted to govern over the USA. give me a big break....
Sarah Palin needs to go go back to school and retake 5th grade civics before she ever gets my vote. I don't think we need another dummy in the White House.
The GOP is imploding before our eyes and no one is listening to Ron Paul.
Typical.
Palin: "I don't want to talk about the past, BUT, concerning Bill Ayers ... blah, blah, blah... "
This woman is so clueless.
I wish there was some insight on what REALLY happened behind the closed doors. It's obvious from what some of the governors have said in interviews over the last couple of days (Pawlenty, etc.), that they're sick of Palin too.
Her 15 minutes of fame are up. Send her back to Wasilla, where she MIGHT be competent enough to run the PTA.
This simpleton and wasilla hillibilly is the face of the "New" GOP?
Thank God America finally woke up from the downhill it was heading fast, I pray to God that the "real" people in the GOP wake up fast enough as the American people did or else we will be seeing a new party rise to replace this mess!!
I am sick and tired of reading, seeing or hearing about sister Sarah Palin, this is becoming as nuseating as Joe the whatever!!!
Big egos, awkward, behind schedule. Pretty much sums up the Republican Party.
WOW, so many people are afraid of Palin. She is bright, articulate and hopefully some day leading this country. All you negitive people are afraid of a true leader.
The GOP cannot be this stupid! This is too easy...
CNN, I wanty you to know everytime you bring Palin on I;m going to switch to another channel. Enough of her already!
Is there any other kind of press appearance for Sarah Palin? Come on, you guys are just piling on here – she's a natural born idiot, and there is not need to keep pointing it out.
Hummm.
I think once this is all done in Florida they are going to ship her back to Alaska and forget about her.. Is the best thing the GOP can do.
Or maybe because Sarah can't speak well? He probably realized she was sinking fast.....
Dumber than a bag of hammers
this is stupid. The election is over. Let's start monitoring the actions of our new socialist-in-chief-elect, who has representatives meeting with Hamas.
I guess he's keep the next 4 years as top secret as his past. But with a past like his, who could blame him.
I wonder how on many separate occasions he snorted blow, and when was the last time... I wonder what he did to score blow when he couldn't even afford an apartment in NYC.
I'm not surprised she didn't take as many questions. During the Presidential Campaign she was always dodging reporters. "I'm late" or "My plane is leaving". There was always something to dodge the cameras. Funny, she seems to love television interviews now, y'know, the ones where you get briefed on questions beforehand.
They were running behind schedule...now there's an understatement. They're running behind everything. Palin needs to run behind a truck right before it comes to an abrupt stop.
She still doesn't get it...not too many people like or respect her. She insults anyone with an IQ larger than their waistline.
She needs to go home and do the "Alaska" thing. Hunt, fish, snow machine, live in the dark and watch out for the Russians.
Enough already!
Sarah, Please, for the love of God, just SHUT what they call DA H3LL UP! I mean, you are totally ruining your political career. Please, go back to Alaska, and just take a whole year off from the media. Get you some crash courses on foreign policy, and the US Constitution then make a comeback. Please, just SHUT UP! That press conference sounded like a broken record. I mean come on.
Why does Palin suddenly think she is the leader of the party? She seems to love getting in front of that camera now. I sincerely hope the Republicans can find someone with a little more (no, a LOT more) sense to step up in the leadership role. This woman is NOT what the Republicans need!!!
That idiot wants to be role model for girls. Base on what–having 5 babies and absolutely no command of the English language? She thinks winking, and twirling her hair is all she needs to get ahead. Well, it's not, and she's a moron.
Stay away from my kid Sarah, your lack of education is showing.
This is just all very sad – for her and for all of us. If she wasn't attractive and charismatic, she would not get one minute of serious press coverage. She can't even formulate a single sentence properly; much less discuss policies and issues in any depth and detail. She's the epitome of a dangerous political figure – she has no clue how clueless she is.
Shameless;
You should change your name to "Mindless Redneck Republican Without A Clue.
My best advice to you is go back to school and get your G.E.D., it might help.
She scares you empth minded parroting liberal's don't she. Palin 2012
Republican should be inspired to rebuild their party because of Sarah Palin not with her,,, It is ashamed this is the best they have to offer
She will be the ruin of the GOP, mark my words. If they do not rid themselves of this ball and chain she will finish them.
Didn't someone tell Sarah the election is over?
John McCain should give her a call and tell her there is LONG wait until 2012 when she will lose again.
And they call the Republican's bitter, racists, etc. It is pathetic on how CNN continues to post these ugly messages against Palin. Get over it, I guess it just boils their blood because she is just an ordinary person like the majority of Americans and she is NOT at all part of the Washington crowd. That's why I left the Democratic party, they along with their supporters are no better than the far right Rebpublicans!
Soul searching? They'd have to have a soul to look for first! Gimme a break!
The republicans lost the election because their platform pretty much excluded most americans and alienated the moderate elements of the party. Everybody – except for the mentally challenged republicans themselves – understands this.
Want to win an election? Then don't do what you did in 2006 and 2008.
she is an absolute air head
Please – the disasta from Alaska needs to go back to the Artic!!! I watched it...it was PAINFUL!!!!!!! Can she please use complete sentences!!!!!
Sarah needs to find the Yellow Brick Road...go to OZ and get a brain!
...what does "uber" mean?
The more this idiots talks the better Obama and dems look.
why can't she go away quietly? She lost. It's okay. She's just damaging her and the republican's brand even more (who thought that was possible).
Pleeeeease make her go away. Even though there are a lot of words coming out of her mouth, there is nothing of substance to be heard. There has to be a sharper knife in the GOP drawer! Silence is truly golden in her case. We have heard enough of Sarah Palin to last us a lifetime!
Palin, crawl back to your hole would you please.
If she wants to stay in the white light of the media, I hope they fry her to high heaven. That moron deserves it.
God love her she's dumb as a rock
to "Shamless" – yep, we're "shamless" while the GOP has proven to be one sham after another...including the Alaska Governor. Let her go back and cry on Stevens' aged shoulder in Alaska – the "lower 48" has had enough.
OMG...well she ever go away!!!
Palin sees an opportunity that she wants to take advantage of.
She wants to be in the limelight all the time and unfortunate for us McCain gave her the perfect opportunity for it.
This stems all the way back to when she was in the beauty pageants.
She feeds on attention!!!
Alaska...
Coldest state – hottest Governor.
I know she was pissed and it serves her right, she still does not understand that America rejected her for the clueless, pathological liar that she is.
This person Palin...she embodies the glorification of simplicity. She lacks even the most basic elementary-school level grasp of the English language. I hope that, years from now, she will have disappeared from the national political scene, as did her language-challenged soul twin, Dan Quayle.
I'd like for a reported to ask her about her husband hanging around with the Alaska secessionist group AIP. It'd be interesting to hear her run-on sentences then.
Somebody make this woman GO AWAY!!!
Maybe someone from the adoring press needs to ask a few probing questions about her attendance at 3 Alaska Independence Party conventions and her March, 2008 welcoming message to them.
There's great footage out there on a seccessionist's channel "Defederalization" from a Nov 2007 convention where all kinds of these groups met and the AIP leader said that Sarah was one of them and the one they wanted to get elected.
Not one of those governors–Barbour, Crist, Hutchinson–would ever attend one of these conventions, much less tell them to "keep up the good work!" Sarah's not going to be able to "fool all the the people all of the time" until 2012–so they better find a new spokesman or get all of their reputations dragged into the mud.
Frankly she is giving women a bad name. What are (and were) the Republicans thinking of? She needs to go sit on her front porch and watch Russia - maybe they will send her a message or something.
She could sell mooseburgers to those who want to sit there and watch with her. Enough is enough – Let's have some sanity, some common sense, and UNITY.
yawn
"Awkward," is it necessary to call Palin an idiot, and the press conference stupid? This is the problem with American citizens today, the lack of civility. Why can you not simply say that you do not agree with her politics and the conference was not a smart idea. It is a slap in the face to the millions of people who voted for McCain/Palin ticket that you would say something of this nature.
Sarah Palin has star power like Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy. She is not going anywhere. Ugly women are just jealous of her looks.
It boggles my mind that someone who allegedly has a degree in journalism cannot seem to formulate one clear, concise sentence.
Neither can she convey a consistent message.
Yeah, keep pushing her to the fore, GOP - we Dems can't thank you enough!
Why can't Palin just slink back into obscurity? Please please please just go away. Watching her not acknowledge her role in losing the election is almost as painful as watching her bungle he way through her nine weeks in the spotlight.
Ditto, Phil's remark – just keeps spooling words...
Why is the Republican Party sitting back and letting this woman take control? It is so obvious that she is out of her league in national politics. She can't even utter a proper sentence. Her word just go on and on and on and on – and nothing is ever really said. She continually blames the "liberal" media for her own stupidity. I used to be a Republican until the religous right took over. If this woman is in charge, I will not vote Republican the next time around. McCain created her and he should stand up and tell the country that it was a mistake – that is, if he truly believes in "COUNTRY FIRST".
Come on, give her a break. Palin 2012 (please oh please).
I can't waste my energy to respond anymore. Ice fishing with politicians from Georgia is what she should be doing.....
CNN..PLEASE please pleas STOP STOP talking about this non-sense woman. We DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT want to hear from her creapy voice.
Funny how Libs take what SNL says as golden. Sad, very sad.
It's only awkward because the liberal press says it's awkward. And of course there is always the anonymous sources. You can't trust anything the press says these days.
Why does Palin suddenly think she is the leader of the party? She seems to love getting in front of that camera now. I sincerely hope the Republicans can find someone with a little more (no, a LOT more) sense to step up in the leadership role. This woman is NOT what the Republicans need!!!
Who is most interested in Sarah Palin now? The public or the media? Given the recent (Wolf) blitz of interviews she's faced, I'd say the latter.
The 'fourth estate' seem strangely anxious to capture the most banal, if not sophomoric pensees from this failed VP candidate. Doesn't matter. Palin is a Democrat's Delight. Rarely has such a gift been given to the long-suffering Dems: you probably have to go back to Nixon/Ford to find such a powerful one-two punch.
As an Obama supporter, I fervently encourage all media to inflate Ms. Palin's self-regard to the point where she will declare a scorched-earth run at the White House. Let's make her the gift that keeps giving.
I didn't see anything awkward about the press conference. Unless the fact that it was short somehow translates into "awkward".
Must be fun for Dana Bash to pose as a journalist when all she seems to do is offer up impressions.
"piped up"? Nice, non-biased way of saying she made a statement.
Maybe the guys standing behind her were hoping that she would remember this and pick one of them to be her running mate in 2012. Hmmm, I wonder.
Charlie said, "Thanks, but no thanks." The governors said, "No, you are going to pal around with us today!" and Rick Perry said, "No, here's your chance to help the mainstream liberal media and get your message out. Go ahead, talk to the American people!"
I think the GOP govs are about fed up with Princess Palin and wanted to throw her under the snowplow she rode in on. Captain Crist surrendered Fla to the Dems after McCain snubbed him as VP, so he didn't even bother to appear (the event is even in his home state for gosh sakes!). They wanted to march her out to the media firing squad and watch her get ripped apart. Rick Perry even helped out a bit. Good job guys.
Palin is completely out of touch with her own ability. What a joke!!!!
Please don't bash the lady. Once in a while she does display pockets of intelligence.
Why are the republicans STILL letting this woman speak? Why dont they just admit the woman is NOT presidential material? How she was voted gov. is COMPLETELY beyond me. She is NOT smart, and sounds like an idiot when she talks, I cant STAND her, and even I get enbarrased for her when she talks...
She sure is pretty though.....
"The Obama Administration is looking better and better, thanks to idiots like Palin."
Actually the Obama Administration is looking a lot like Clintons. I bet voters were under the impression that "Change" wasn't just an empty campaign promise. He's not even in the white house yet and he's already breaking promises...Is ripping on Palin for not being in Alaska but actually with the other Governors some sort of diversion tactic to take the focus off the fact that Obama voters were duped?
Having buyers remorse I see............The GOP know this women is not going to be the party's leader..........She hasn't the intellect at all............Her way of speaking is painful to listen to..........They should all storm into John MCinsane's office and let him have a piece of their mind..........He created this monster and know she won't shut up.............
Her 15 minutes is up already. Give it a rest.
Sarah Palin will never be the future of the Republican party. Democrats need to watch out for Jindal...he, like Obama, is a true leader. If the Republicans continue this path with Palin in the front, it guarantees continued pushing away the middle American values.
CNN can you please hold Palin related headlines for a few months? I am already depressed with real issues and worries of the current economy.
Please dont report on how she sat and what she spoke etc... we know she is an idiot. She makes me feel sick in the stomach.
I'm wishing this whole Palin parade could all just be a bad dream and someday I'll wake up and it'll be over. No such luck so far. Too many GOP conferences, too many morning shows, too many interview/pundit programs.
I for one I'm SICK OF HER and how the media is "clamoring" all over her.
All of sudden she want to put the past behind...well where was that logic when she kept bringing up Obama's past.
This woman is dangerous and I have a feeling she has a score to settle if she ever get a foothold...why is she continue talking.
I think McCain has open up a can of worms that will prove disastrous, more so, than she did for his campaign.
This lady woke up the klan base among the republicans and had the audacity to say Obama was palling around with terrorists.
It's a shame the media is not asking her the tough questions about sleeping with a member (her husband) of the Alaskan Independence party of which sought to separate themselves for the United States. She even spoke at one of their conventions. Not only that, since she is speaking about Obama and Ayers, why not mention McCain and Keating 5 or whatever and some of the same ones who supported Ayers supported McCain.
They cut it off because Palin looked like the fool that she is. She has no respect for the President -elect, so I don't feel the need to give her any respect either. I half listened and she sounded like she was talking gibberish. Can she go home now?? Please?
Can we PLEASE stop covering this woman? She has NOTHING of interest to say, and says that nothing poorly. Kiss her good-bye already!
Sara Palin, PLEASE PLEASE stop talking!
time wasted cannot be regained, move along, it has been a drag
I am a McCain fan but was also very intent on learning all I could about Obama. After the Palin pick, it didn't take me long to get off the fence and cast my vote for our president-elect. If the Rep party continues to allow Palin to be the face of the party, I'm out indefinately! I am hopeful that her 15 minutes of fame will burn out before the Rep. are reduced to a know-nothing party and there is no competition for the Dems!!!
Please, Please, I beg of you, don't keep putting this Bimbo on TV day after day after day. It is making anyone with an IQ over 90 CRAZY!! She can't construct a sentence that makes any sense, nothing she says is even worth hearing, and probably the Republicans are looking at her as some kind of bad dream that keeps returning.
Maybe start featuring Paris Hilton, or some of the winners on the Reality shows, or the losers on American Idol... Anything but the Caribou Barbie......
Her speech sounded like rehashed campaign rhetoric. It was extremely partisan and she kept saying pointed things towards Obama and the general public. For example she rambled something that sounded like the public has spoken and they should no longer judge us. I don't remember the exact run on of words, but that was the jist. Still talking about Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder.
Go home Sarah – your rhetoric means nothing to us. Go home to Todd the Imposer.
Her 15 minutes were up a long time ago. I speak for the majority of Americans when I say I hope she disappears in the wild of Alaska, and take Todd with you.
The GOP is in BIG trouble if they make this woman their voice. It says a lot about America that a woman who is so ignorant about SO MANY THINGS was chosen as a candidate for VP. It amazes me.
of course our governor charlie crist wasnt there.. he was tanning
So what are Sarah Palin's proposals for getting the US Economy back on track within the next four years? OHHH, That's Right....Sarah Palin and her 'Maverick', John McCain LOST the Presidential bid, didn't they? LOL... Sarah – May I suggest you complete your term as Governor of Alaska and then see if you could go off and take up a career in Ice Fishing with the eskimo tribe in Barrow, AK. I hear they are recruiting...LOL...{:o)
So, the most polarizing figure of the election is ready to put the past behind her? How about we just go back to the day when nobody outside of Alaska ever heard of her?
I'm sick and tired of listening to her filibuster through all of these endless interviews with her endless sentences. Instead of "progressing the country" as she so ignorantly claims, she should go back to the "great State of Alaska" and bury her ignorant head in a grammar book so that she can at least learn to put together a proper sentence.
The GOP has been reduced to a big pile of stupidity. THANK GOD we finally have an INTELLIGENT president elect.
Why in the world would (more or less) respected Republicans like Haley hitch their wagons to a clown like Palin? America has already paid the price for electing anti-intellectuals who rely on rhetoric over substance. Picking Palin as the spokesperson for the entire group only validates the wisdom in keeping her out of office. If Alaskans are so foolish as to elect Palin governor, it's of no surprise that they'd re-elect a felon like Ted Stevens...
With your negative headline for this story, you're showing just one more example of slamming Sarah Palin. In reality, this is a non-story, and leaves one question for now: Why is Sarah Palin expected to jump through those proverbial hoops, when others in similar situations don't merit even a questionable notice? Let's let Governor Palin soar and be natural, and see how that all shakes out. In the meantime, no one is given a chance of making up his or her own mind about her as present and future actor in the Republican Party.
Did you all notice she talks very fast? Manic type behavior. A full release of her medical records would be in order....not just some letter from a doctor.
I am sure glad that Palin decided that to talk about the past is not productive. I do not think she should be talking about the future either. I have heard enough of her talk, she should just put her energy to actions and keep her mouth shut.
This is an historic period in American History, not the Palin ego
show
Can the press stop interviewing Sarah Palin and focus on serious topics? We are in a major recession and people are losing their jobs. WHO CARES about Sarah Palin?????
I have never heard of the press following a losing VP candidate around this long.
Why is she still news? Let her go back to Alaska so we can get on with the real business at hand and that is a new hopeful and possibly great administration with President elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden.
LoL!!
Who woudl want to talk about such an abismal failure as she put herself through.
You can't just ignore the past! It happened, and you still haven't learned a thing from it. Bush happened, you happened, and every Democrat in the country thanks you for your cumulative incompetence.
Only in the state of Alaska an idiot like palin could become governor. She does not have the proper education or the experience or the knowledge to be on the national scene. She should first go back to school and get a graduate degree and become more mature before dreaming about becoming president of US. What a joke this lady is.
I for one am glad she is the new voice of the republican party. That alone should motivate those on the fence to move to the dems.
So, they don't want her doing anymore interviews alone. Sounds like there's a little fighting going on between the governors. Too much attention on Palin. Seems to me like she's causing a disturbance at the governor's conference. JUST TELL HER TO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!1
Her ego knows no bounds......
Sara Palin needs to go away.
Bloggers,
Many of us are so sick of the media's obsession with Palin and
so tired of them shoving her down our throats.
Perhaps if we ignore and refuse to comment on their articles
they will finally get the hint.
Actually, cannot imagine them paying attention to what the
American people want as they never have, but it is worth
a try.
I am experiencing Sarah Palin/Republican Party fatigue! I wish they would just disappear into their political wilderness and try to figure out what is best for themselves and their dismal party and just leave us alone. Go do some brainstorming....Oh I forgot, they dont really have much brain power – they are robots who are fueled by hatred and intolerance and care only about the 1% of the wealthy in this country and their trickle-down economics. They they fool the social conservatives (many of whom are poor) into thinking that they actually represent values and morals, but time and again prove themselves to be hypocrites. They could care less about education and healthcare...and I could go on and on. JUST LEAVE US ALONE, PLEASE. We have great hope and expectation for this country and you Republicans are the problem and therefore cannot be part of the solution.
I Hope Palin Is The New Leader Of The Party! . . . Democrats Will Have Control For Years To Come! Stay Out In Front Palin . . . And Keep Taking . . . You Are Doing Good!
She reminds me of the great looking woman a guy always wanted to date but, while finally sitting at dinner with her comes to the realization...what was I thinking????
In Palin world English doesn't matter, education doesn't matter, and practicing what she preaches doesn't matter. She has a pregnant teenage daughter, a down syndrome baby and she has time to fly around the country. You would think she would want some down time to spend with her family.
She's not crazy, the GOP is.
Looks like the GOP is heading for a major split.
With moderates on one side and idiots like Palin on the other.
Please can't the Main Stream Media find something else to report on, say the economy which is lurching our of control, maybe the war in Iraq and the Iraqis push to get us our of their country. There's a lot more out there than some failed VP candidate that wants her face on the front page.
Awesome! It's great that sarah Palin is getting more press than anybody else since Obama ran for president.
Anybody find out if Hillary Clinton ever worked off that 22 million dollar debt she had...did BO pay it.....cause now his canpaign is asking for even more donations to bail out the DNC.
Hey Barry, why don't you just ask your campaign to make donations directly to AIG, I understand they need some cash for their upcoming trip to Fiji.
Funny, just heard another snippet of her speech and now she is almost praising Obama. Flip flop flip flop.
Please, please, please let Sarah Palin speak! The more she opens her mouth, the more damage she does to both herself and her party. Plus, she's the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to giving comedians fuel for their jokes.
this woman cannot pry herself away from the spotlight.
as a former "beauty queen" I'd guess it's only natural.
now that she's had a taste of national fame, governing boring ole alaska probably just doesn't seem all that enticing.
it's a shame she doesn't know enough to just go away.
she has nothing to say and there's no good reason to listen.
it's sad and pathetic how desparate she is for attention.
if this is who the GOP is looking to for future leadership they are in REAL trouble.
I agree that she should be left alone after this point. It's like watching a major car wreck. It's fascinating, but still a wreck.
Let her go home. She doesn't need to be the center of attention of anything other than Alaska politics. Once she does her homework and learns a few things, maybe... but now, it's pretty painful to watch.
Let her go home. We don't need this type of politician in national office.
She is a boring and kinda of stupid. A puppet. When no one is pulling the strings, a puppet just lies there. And remind me – exactly WHY was she chosen to run on the ticket? If it was to get the women voters who were supporting Hillary Clinton, then women voters who were supporting Hillary Clinton should feel very insulted. Yes, they should look to the future – a future without Sarah Palin.
republicans really need to figure out whether or not they want her to be the face of the party. if so, dems will get at least 8 years, if not more. hillary- you really want her to be the first? 2016 isn't too far away.
She wasn't ready for the VP door she plowed through prematurely and she isn't ready to be the party leader. Ask any of the those governors standing behind her if they would be her running mate in 2012, bet she would be standing alone. Can't wait until the unnamed sources start dishing on her conduct during this meeting.
I don't think she is acting as leader of the party. I think in her own miniscule brain she really thinks she is the face of the party in the future. The other republicans probably went with her to "keep her in line" before she starts going off on another damaging tangent.
If the republicans were smart (I know – tall order), they would drop her like a bad habit. But, since asking for an intelligent republican is probably asking too much, they'll probably play this game and lose the next election as well. Oh well... Aim high!
I didn't vote for McCain or Obama, so I don't have an axe to grind.
Why not zip the lip and stop writing so many hateful comments
about Sarah Palin. She's obviously not an idiot and apparently
is well thought of as Governor of Alaska.
Look, Obama won and the left still can't resist talking and making up lies about Palin. They are indeed threatened. It just proves this woman won't being going away...
The Republicans tend to copy the successful practices of the Democrats. Barack Obama had all of his economic advisors on stage with him last week for his first press conference and it looked very impressive. Palin is copying Obama by having these Governors stand onstage with her.This is a compliment to Obama, whether she intended it to be, or not.
I found throughout the election, the Republicans copied the successes of the Democrats.The Republicans are just not very original.
When the foundation of your principals is hate and evil then you eventually end up with the likes of Palin. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. In this case the fruits of their labor against their fellow man are beginning to catch up to them.
And also to she might like also to get also to get back to her life also, too.
Is she the best the GOP has to offer? If so they can forget 2012.
Geez! The interview with Larry King was painful enough to listen to. I mean, I honestly try very hard not to draw conclusions, but let's be honest. Gov. Palin really doesn't articulate very well. Her sentences are so long winded that she seems to think that the more she talks, the better it will sound. When in actuality, the opposite it true. She sounds more and more ridiculous. It's actually painful to sit through it and make sense of what she is trying to say. I really feel sorry for her.
Go Palin!! I love to see all the negative comments...that means you are making them nervous because you are getting more attention than their star...ha..ha at least she believes in something and stands up for it even when it is not the most popular view.
WHY WON'T SHE SHUT UP AND GO AWAY!
I find it funny that the election is over and she's given more press conferences in one week than she did doing the entire campaign, she keeps saying that she's happy to get back to back to being Gov. of Alaska while secretly campainging for 2012. She's doing what she can to stay in the meida. The press should stop giving her air time so she will go away.
I hope people aren't dumb enough to believe that this woman could ever be president after watching her string of interveiws that she has given this week, I think the Republican party can do much better.
I'm sorry I thought the housing market, stock market and jobs are all tanking – why are we talking about this power hungry – self-serving – woman who needs to go home and take care of her children.
OMG ~!!!!! What is going on in this world -
My god is this lady that dumb that she can't even be trusted to do a twenty minute press conference?
Please run in 2012 Palin, I don't want to deal with the anxiety of a close election.
Long story? No it is Sarah is an idiot and she can't do anything by herself. Oh and people who use the word uber are morons.
What's it called when someone who clearly is so smitten with herself that she is able to ignore all evidence to the contrary. Is it "narcissism"?
Whatever it is, it's equal parts pathetic and fascinating.
More fascinating, though, is that she seems to have no objective advisors or handlers who are willing to pull her aside and give her some frank advice.
As for the other republican governors standing behind her, I think they realize that if they just put up with a day or two of awkwardness, she will talk her way to oblivion, and they can then get on with healing their party.
Honestly, WHO CARES what she has to say!!!
Why are we even discussing her??
Please GO BACK TO ALASKA!!!!
WE DO NOT WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
Luckily for the GOP, they got 4 years to figure this out. That'll be enough time to nicely kick Palin to the curb. The GOP has two options. They can continue to preach old time social conservatism and throw out energetic wackos like Palin, or they can adjust to the new electorate.
As a huge Obama supporter, i'd like to see the GOP move towards fiscal conservatism, and social moderates. Don't say you don't care about people living in the cities. Thats not very American. New generations will not fall for it. I'd like to see someone like Charlie Crist continue to get out there. The only problem i have with him is the orange glow. He's a nice guy, respects all his voters. If he went up against Obama, you'll have a real competition.
But until the GOP gets the memo... keep throwing Palin out there. Its great entertainment.
sarah palin======> an idiot
even people with half a brain can see that .
********sarah palin is the new paris hilton!!!
******* this country is a joke.
Why is anyone paying attention to this woman? She can't speak with any intelligence. The GOP gets what they deserve. She can't light a candle to Obama. Could any of you defenders of this stupid woman see her making an acceptance speech like Obama did? She is a complete moran. You Republicans will get what you deserve.
Palin can never in her life become leader of this great nation. There are many very well educated or knowledgeable people in this country.
There is no point in making this crap from Alaska a national leader.
Palin is right when she said there should be a woman in the ticket. But it need not be her. There are great women in this country who are well educated and can do great things. She really made fun of not herself but Alaska,America and whole Womenhood.
Me like Sarah.
Sarah Good.
You laugh.
Sarah funny!
Give Sarah Palin a break. I am not a democrat nor a republican, but I think that the media has been much too hard on her. What do you people expect. To me the best choice McCain could have made for VP was Mitt Romney. Of course no one wants a Mormon for VP like they did not want a Catholic with JFK. I enjoy all this banter and pundit talk, but let's face it these are just people's opinions.
the stupid one is CNN. Awkward? what a loaded word choice. still trying to bork her.
I am so sick of this woman and if she is the Republican future the I feel sorry for them.
YOU BETCHA we're tired of Ms Palin
Doesn't she have other things to do such as taking care of her brood and governing the state of Alaska? I don't think any of the governors care about her as much as they care about their chances for re-election in 2010.
The egos representing at this convention are even bigger than Ms Palin's.
The press is contributing to Palin continuing to be in the forefront. Don't waste your time on interviewing her, nothing intellegent comes out of her mouth. The nation is not interested, not even the Republican party. She is toxic to the party. The Republican party and the media should just let her go back to Alaska to her "Moose Stew" and also to doing the "right" job of being a mom for her handicapped kid and pregnant daughter. Don't call me a sexist due to this comment as I am a professional and small business owner and a mom who has raised three kids. There is a time for career and a time for concentrating on the priority of family. Her priority should be family, besides she is a terrible politician and it is time she realizes that McCain lost because of her. Wake up Palin, stop being so stupid you are not the answer to the Republican party. There are so many other Governors that are way more intelligent than her and actually have some good ideas for the future of the party.
Palin should learn and apply humility and discretion–and put "Country First," not herself. Otherwise she'll just be the final nail in the Republican's post-2008 election coffin.
Please tell the Obama supporters for once to SHUT UP. Gee whiz, you cannot have any disagreements because you people are always right!!! Just for once, SHUT UP and listen to the other side instead of my way or hit the highway. I am so sick of the Obama drama, enough. You won the battle, but if you do not learn to listen to people who do not agree with you, will lose the war.
Why does the Republican Party continue to promote mediocrity (Palin)? Insanity.
If it were up to Windbag Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber will be the Republican ticket for 2012, and they would appoint Rush to be Secretary of Idiocy
Is this woman for real? Why is she still talking to media constantly instead of going back and taking care of her state and "Godly family values"? Everyone else is moving on Palin. Obama is busy, so is McCain doing his thing. Start doing something other than making a fool of yourself in the media. NOBODY is interested!!!
Sarah Palin hurts herself more and more each time she speaks. She has yet to say anything substantive in her media blitz this week. I think she would have done herself a service by coming up with something to say first before doing all these interviews.
What is that old saying? It is better to be thought a fool then to speak and prove it.
The main stream news medias are doing America a real great service by focusing on Palin and creating deeper divisions within the GOP.
Their party is a thing of the past with no idea of what the present and future needs and they just keep wallowing in an organized state of confusion.
Like it is said you can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig.
Could someone shut this woman up. Doesn't she realize that the election is over and she lost! Talk about milking her 15 minutes of fame. No wonder she's a joke. She's made a caricature of herself.
Sarah who??? A waste of news space for all of America. A real piece of Political waste.
Palin is flopping around like fish out of water. What better gift could the Democrats have than her thinking she is the spokesperson for the GOP. As long as she is the main distraction the Republicians can count on going nowhere but down. They had better figure out a way to get her off-stage ASAP and back in some isolated state like Alaska.
The behavior of Sarah Palin confirms ,over and over, how professional and competent President Elect Obama and members of his organization really are.
What the hell is wrong with the american people these days? Palin should go back to where she came frome. She is a useless human being...I am so tired of seeing her face on the news.
Doesn't this charlatan have a state to run? Maybe she should lay low on the interviews and get back to work.
Why??? Is she really trying to destroy the GOP? Let her run in 2012, put her on a stage with a experienced President Obama, and let her babble. Sounds like fun. Is this really what Rush and Sean want?
Sara Palin talks to much about nothing and everybody is tired of hearing her mummble with out substance.
Im begging the media. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
stop giving palin airtime. stop covering her stories. stop plastering her name everywhere. She is unable to lead anything. stop encouraging her.
Sarah Palin is a pro at saying nothing in a million words; the BS is so thick I feel like I have to put on waders just to watch her on TV. If this is the "future" of the GOP, Democrats will be in power for eons!
Be interesting to see what their strategy will be to attract 55+ million voters to their point of view.
I noticed on the Larry King interview that she has no idea how to articulate a thought via a brief sentence. Blah, blah, blah, blah. If nothing else, can someone at the GOP get her some coaching on effective communication skills? The $150K then spent on clothes would have been better off spent with a speech coach.
Someone needs to tell this lady that the campaign is over.
Look people, I'm sorry I have to contribute to Palin but I won't because CNN and the media want me to!!!! I will however state that before I felt sorry for her and believed that the "media elite" was going after her. However now, It's all on her!!!!! She's digging a proverbial ditch for herself because she wants to clear her name and she wants to represent the future of the republican party. Honesty, I believe she should disappear for a while and then come back, please for the love of GOD and earth!!!!!!!
So, Saturday Night Live is now a source of knowledge for the democrats?
The Republican "Base" simply amazes me with their unwavering support of this woman. She is exposing the base as ignorant.
Just another sign that shows how biased the media is, especially CNN!!!! They will say anything and everything to beat Sarah Pain down!!! ... even make things up as they go along! They know she is could be President Palin in the coming years and they are out to destroy her!
Perhaps Palin is more comfortable cooking cheese dogs in a three-piece suit while being interviewed by Greta Van Sustern? Just a thought.
I am tired of this soap opera. I want some real news like what are the cabinet picks for the new incoming administration. Palin is bad old news , in fact drop the word "news" she is not even news worthy anymore.
Palin calling for an 'end' to partisanship is like Ted Stevens wanting to head the ethics in government task force. She is a hater. There is 'real' America and then the rest of us. Enough already.
The GOP will no doubt find a way of getting her elected at some point. But for now let's see if people of intelligence can clean up their mess.
It amazes me how many posters write such hatred about Palin. The vitriol is incredible. I voted for Obama and I am a proud Democrat. However, I also know that just because you do not agree with someone does not give you the right to attack them personally. I do not agree with Palin's politics, but I am at least objective.
Palin, you are scum.
I can't wait for Saturday Night Live! This is going to be a hoot! you betcha! lol
Message to Sarah Palin – "You lost, get over it!"
When is her 15 minutes going to be up? I love how now she is "proud" of Obama and would be "honored to help him" when just a few weeks ago she was inciting hatred and anger and accusing him of all sorts of atrocities. She is a joke. The only reason she keeps getting interviewed is because people want to see her make a fool of herself by continuing to speak.
I agree. If I were Sarah Palin, I would spend the next 4-8 years in obscurity, consuming books on government and world affairs. Although possibly capable, she was not prepared this time around. When pressed, she folds.
Enough Sarah Palin for one life time. Enough, already!
Why do you cater to this woman? No one wants to hear from her except her base. Sick of the run on sentences that go somewhere some of the time, the clenched fists, that clenched jaw. This is not a serious minded woman and she is perhaps among the least of the rising Republican talent who I sure hope to heck will be a lot smarter than Bush, Chaney, Rove and the gang. The party needs brains, not another dumb politician who can't govern. I'd like to hear more from those guys in the back row if you do not mind please !!!
C'mon Sarah, stop doing interviews, and start doing some homework!!! Believe me, America is not looking to Republican governers for leadership; did you take nothing from the recent election results? Or is that what you meant by "not looking in the past." Republicans need to get behind president-elect Obama, and support his efforts to lead us out of financial crisis. Lets not forget, those who don't support our president during a crisis hate America, have no patriotism, and further empower Osama Bin Laden. Isn't that what you've been telling us for the past 8 years? Either you're with us, or with the terrorists.
The press is creating this monster called "Sarah Palin!"
Why on earth is CNN posting 4-5 Palin stories a day? When is this obsession going to end.
The election was more than a week ago. She LOST.
Hey "shamless"
First off all...GOP and Soul in the same sentence? lol
Second of all...we all hope and pray that she stays in place as a "GOP leader." Good luck with that.
It seems to me that the Democrats are fine with soul-searching and changing when it reflects their own party, but when the same goes for our beloved Republican governors than the practice of such is, as so maturely put, 'stupid'. This talk of change and banding together to form a more unified society is coming from both sides. Only now, the argument is who said it first or which side will patent it as their motto. I want a leader that will take action not just an inspirational speaker. Give me change and give me unity from somebody, I don't care which side. Palin just take the criticism and keep moving forward, because more is accomplished by stepping forward than talking backward.
To Greg from MN – BRAVO ...... Well said; you took the words right out of my mouth! LOL
The Repubs have lost their minds, and so have the "real Americans" who actually think Palin would make a good leader of this country. I'm wondering if the long dark winters have affected the minds of Alaskans. Maybe the GOP will wake up and drop their jingoism and stop pandering to fringe elements of the far right (God bless seperation of church and state!), and then maybe some of us will start taking them a little more seriously.
Sarah rocks.................2012!!!
You know the "REPUBLICAN BRAND" is really making a fool of themselves and the world. But you know what? were not buying this bs, Pailn is a hot hot mess, she is ignornat. It is sad to say and I hate to be so blunt, it obvious too many many people that Pailn dosen't know what the hell she is doing. They keep looking at her beauty and not looking to the fact that she is not intelligant enough to be the head of any ticket and it dosen't have a damm thing to do with her being a female. I watch her on Larry King she was all over the place, she uses her charm to bring people into her but she has no substance. If the Republicans choose her as their leader we are all in trouble because most right ring conservatives for some reason like her.
CNN ***STOP*** covering this woman.
GO PALIN !!
PALIN 2012!!
DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN IN 2012!!
If the Republicans are truly interested in reclaiming their fair share of the voters, they need to address the most critical issues:
Creating a platform of ideas and ideals that voters will cotton to;
Recognizing that in 8 years that "65 and older group" that voted in
the majority for them will be significantly depleted;
Taking a serious interest in the minority vote by listening to their concerns and addressing their issues;
Bringing in younger and brighter Republicans to run for office who
will then entice younger voters to embrace their ideas and ideals.
Unless these Republicans are quick to act they will have lost the minority and youth vote for an entire generation and thus their political future as an alternative Party to the Democrats.
The big Star is about to super nova into a black hole.Dumb as a post,U-BETCHA.
Shamless Liberals will Make Hay out of This
Of course the gloating lib-tards will make all kinds of inferences out of this.
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Kinda like when repubs make all kinds of inferences out of everything Obama says or does, even before he does them?
The fastest way to get rid of Palin is not through the Republican party because they aren't sure what to do. If the media as thye have done to many in the past, let her go and stop doing interviews, like Larry King did last night, she will fade into the alaskan sunset not to be heard from again.
If the Republicans want to regroup, they should find a moderate voice. This will not come from Sarah Palin – she has shown herself to be poster child for the extreme right wing – not someone who will appeal across party lines. So, from a diehard democrat (who was willing to vote for McCain), keep up the good work – you will find yourselves on another losing streak in 2012 if you line up behind that Governor!
Seriously...isn't her 15 minutes over?
I don't understand why Sarah Palin has not learned her lesson yet. She needs to keep her mouth shut and stop pointing the finger at others! She should take a step back and look at herself and her track record. She is the reason why we lost last week, but she is obviously still in denial!
If she was your sister you would see things differently. The left media just wants to keep running her down and she pulled a trick on them.
Too bad for the media
as long as the rnc let her speak, they will not be a force 2 years, or 4 years from now, it may take a decade for them to find there face, i'm glad i'm with the new gop elect
The democrats could hope for nothing better then to see Palin run in 2012. She is the antithesis of the average American. I feel a bit sorry that the Republican Party has fallen so far, so fast. Here is a litmus test they should consider: Try running somebody SMARTER then W Bush next time. (Palin does not qualify.)
I am amazed at the amount of attention this woman is getting. I am equally amazed at her lack of self awareness that she does not have the knowledge, intelligence or skill set to run a country. The media has taken her down many roads-now take her happily for all of us back to Alaska. I am sooooooooooooooooo tired of her, her hacking of the English language and her advice to others.
I saw we just leave Palin alone and focus on the administration that we elected into office. This is why Palin is the way she is - she had the media surrounding her constantly, ready to attack her every word. Maybe if the media where unbiased as they should be, there wouldn't be so much anger or hate.
They weren't running late.....nobody wants to listen to this bimbo anymore......
Why is the media giving her so much attention? Why are they requesting "exclusive" interviews. She would fade away if they didn't keep her in the forefront.
Was she not paying attention on November 4 when a majority of American voters said that they do not WANT what her party has to offer? Was she not listening when she HERSELF was giddily dissecting the country in a completely partisan manner? Soul-searching aside (and I agree with all the talking heads who say that the GOP is lost, and trying to decide what it wants to be), how about a little humility and a dose of realism. Listening to her, you'd think it was a GOP sweep and a mandate.
Is it not obvious that Palin was a comical news story during the campaign and the media are just getting the last bit of comedy from this comedic character.
Its about time the GOP said thank you Ms Palin for your sub par performance, its now time for you to go back to Alaska and do what you do there. She is quite obviously not worthy of serious political national coverage.
Surely she is not the best the GOP can offer in way of leadership??
Obviously the govs are trying to take their party back.
But the more she is out there the more fllubs she makes–let her go for it!
And to "Shameless Liberals"...you do know Limbaugh is already blaming Obama for the recession and the man ain't even president yet–who is shameless now?
I think Fox News is calling ya, you betcha!
You are a Toad!
**POOF**
The spell is broken the campaign is over and you can go about your business.
Somebody please figure out the magic word to pull her out of the trance.
Shamless [sic]: The GOP is doing some soul searching? They're not going to find one, and that's their whole problem.
Shamless Liberals will Make Hay out of This..................
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...and shameful Republicans still don't get it.
YOU were the ones who got your BUTTS handed to you.
YOU are the ones who backed unjust war in Iraq.
YOU are the ones who endorsed torture and the end of a nation ruled by law.
YOU presided over the economic meltdown
YOU are the ones who are in shame.
YOU let the Bush administration politicize the Justice department.
Shameless Liberals?
YOU BET WE ARE!
ENOUGH ABOUT THIS BOOB ALREADY.... STOP THE PALIN ONSLAUGHT. IF SHE WON'T SHUT UP, THEN STOP THE WORTHLESS MEDIA BLITZ.
THE BOOB HAS ZILCH TO SAY.
The republican party has lost its way. Palin, like her or not, is at least attempting to show some leadership. The GOP is desperate for a face and a leader and for now Palin is still the best bet. Strong leadership from both parties benefits all. The Democrats had nobody until Obama stepped up. Hillary was a joke. Now the GOP needs a charismatic face to bring the party back. The country is better off with two strong parties than one dominating party regardless of your political and ideological beliefs.
Oh gosh, I have to admit..this made me laugh.
Being a Republican I am sure the ones standing the back must have had a mute button to quite her when she started straying...lol...
I almost feel bad for her.....sad to humilate yourself time and again.
I'm so tired of hearing about Palin, Palin, Palin – who cares???
It's funny-if the situation was reversed and a democrat was "soul searching" they would be lambasted by the right as being weak and sadly ineffectual. "Soul searching" is a sign of lack of confidence in one's self, as we have been told by many on the right and from what we have seen from the great MBA president -"I can't recall any mistakes". Here's a tip to Republicans- a soul is required for the process of searching it.
Republicans, you need to realize that you need to reorganize your
party with new blood. America spoke on election day and you are
not listening. Sarah Palin is likeable enough but she is not your
leader. If you can't see beyond Sarah Palin then you are setting
yourself up to lose again, which is fine with me. keep it up!!
During the campaign Sarah Palin did not give press interviews. Now you cannot shut her up. She still has nothing of substance to say.
As soon as this idiot is given more than five minutes to the press it becomes a concern and it was no surprise that Gov.Rick Perry cut short the Q& A session this morning making a lame excuse that they were pressed for time. My big concern is why this mooran is getting so much of air time.look she didn't even know what a concession speech was all about.she told Larry King that she had a speech made up to thank and praise john McCain. STUPID IDIOT a concession speech means --you are the LOOSER and you should accept the lost and then GET LOST.
Can we stop giving this woman so much air time?
The press agreed to stop covering Paris Hilton, now that's have a Palin-Free week. Heck, I'll settle for a Palin-Free DAY.
She's clearly just out for herself and every time she gets in front of a camera she either contradicts her earlier positions (she's "proud" of Obama after viciously attacking him as a socialist and a terrorist? Really, Sarah?) or just sounds stupid.
Let it be over now. I'm not a fan of the Republican party, but surely they can do better than this in 2012.
Please stop following sarah palin. She is such a bad Joke and the GOP is sinking faster and faster the more she speaks!!!
Please, let her continue talking, and talking, and talking, and talking. I'm hoping that, by the time she finally runs out of breath, America will be exhausted and repelled. Maybe then the nation will turn away from the embracement of ignorance. It's time to stop seeing education as something to jibe, or elitist, and once again recognize how essential an education is. It is frightening how this woman has been avidly held up as being "just like us." How did we allow our standards to drop so low?
America used to be the innovator, the point of the spear on technology, the origin of creative ideas and the intellectual skills that provided the wherewithal to catapault us to a position of leadership on multiple fronts. Those days have faded to a bittersweet memory. And now this woman, who cannot construct a coherent sentence, is the one that so many claim represents them? How far we have fallen.
So, please, allow this woman to chatter away and continue to expose her mediocrity. She is not stupid, rather she is shrewd; however, she is ignorant. The more she speaks, the more apparent it becomes so let her speak! Perhaps then America will rise up from its complacent lethargy and once more strive to be at the pinnacle of progress. Maybe, just maybe, once again we will appreciate the value of a good education. I fervantly hope so, because it is our last, best chance at turning around the disaster we are hurtling toward.
I'm trying to believe she's going to hang herself with her amazingly egocentric behavior. I can't believe everyone in the country isn't going to see through her and laugh her out of public office. Please, America. We had the guts to elect Obama, now let's have the guts to see Sarah Palin for who she really is: a pit bull on a "Mission from God".
do we have to be continuously plagued by having to see palin. Is there nothing else happening in the world that might warrant reporting and prime coverage?
Enough about Palin! I was anxious for the election to be over so she would disapear.
The GOP is showing just how low they will go by parading this idiot around. I'm tired of covering my ears each time she talks.
It looks like CNN will only post "Comments" from individuals who are trying to destroy Sarah Palin's political future. I am glad she is hangin tough!!!
Please stop feeding her ego. No more press coverage of this person. It's not newsworthy. Enough said. Go home Palin!
She just can't get enough, can she? Amazing how she is now using the press to push her agenda. Just the V.P. Debate, she only answers the questions she wants to or can, then starts to babble on like an idiot. Please SHUT HER UP! I would like to change channels and not hear her stupidy..........she drives me nuts.
Does this woman have no idea how painful it is to listen to her? She can't answer a question coherently. She utters nothing but long, run-on sentences. There is a reason grammar invented the period, question mark and exclamation point.
Then there is the whole problem of her being utterly clueless. Does she honestly think she's an effective politician? I think she needs to see a psychiatrist about these delusions of grandeur.
Your article states the press conference was "her first since the Republican presidential ticket lost last week." In fact it was her first press conference since she was catapulted to national prominence in August. She never held a press conference the entire time she was running for Vice President. Absolutely astounding. And she still hasn't had to answer for the dozens of blatant lies and contradictory statements she's made. Reporters – GROW A PAIR!
I'm a republican,
if if this woman thinks I am going to be voting for her in 2012, 2016 or any other year she is SERIOUSLY fooling herself. I've just had enough of her go away!! go back to eating your moose stew!
The problem with Palin is not that she is stupid, or dumb, or an idiot. The problem is that she has nothing of value to add. She, and every other Republican have to figure out how they are going to be relevant in the future. Then they should hold a press conference.
Can liberals comment on anything with resorting to name calling and insults? If the liberal rantings on this site are any indication the answer is a resounding no. AWKWARD?: why do feel the need to say that the GOP lost your vote? You know that there is and has never been a chance that you would vote for a Republican. I get so tired of liberals pretending to be outraged Republicans who can not vote for their party any more.
Good God!!! Awkward???!!! I guess it would be awkward if I considered myself to be an independent, self-aware, conservative governor, and then was told I had to change my schedule to go show sniveling, mute support for one of the most reactionary, politically debilitating figures of the recent campaign. These [R] governors were so worried about getting back on their political feet, and this is how they chose to do it!!!!! Are there ANY brains at all left in the [R] party???? Does that party contain any sentient beings?
Sarah Palin has become the Paris hilton of politics- a celebrity only becuase of the media.
Stop the coverage- she has nothing to say and nothing to offer.
You Betcha
The election is over. Why is this person still in the news day after day?
Palin is a COMPLETE idiot and a fool if she thinks she'll lead the Republicans to any victory. Buffoon, dolt, airhead, and moron are other words that come to mind.
she speaks in such broad terms that are mearley a string a words put together....they don't say anything....they don't answer questions.....and they certainly don't improve her image...
she only speaks to the lowest informed group of people that hate Obama and think he is the anti-christ anyway....
she does not have an ability to argue a point and perhaps convince someone that she has a point of view that should be listened to.
family values is no longer a republican talking point....thay don't own this issue.....
Even though I'm a Democrat, I was initially excited about the nomination of Sarah Palin as a U.S. vice president. I also feared that her inclusion on the McCain ticket might sway voters to the GOP. Within a week, I was convinced that Palin was self-serving and willing to exaggerate or fabricate in order to push her agenda. It's a shame that the first woman to reach that close to the vice presidency was such a disappointment. I hope she is soon gone from the national front.
Why are we still seeing so much about Palin? Are there no better issues to report on??
America is tired of stupid conniving people. Didn't we show that. If you want me to follow your party put show me your "FEW GOOD PEOPLE" and hide the others. (em..COUGH) Sarah Palin
The only thing that will change in four years is she will be an idiot on a wider range of subjects. By then she might be able to see china from her house.
of course she "piped up". Good thing they all went out with her.
Maybe they can help guide her..........................................
The woman is a loon.
WE ARE FORTUNATE TO BE GETTING RID OF ONE DUMMY WHO HAS SCREWED THIS COUNTRY UP TO THE MAX.
NOW THE FACE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS ANOTHER CLUELESS DOPE.
COME ON PEOPLE, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN SARAH.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE 'BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST'?
i actually like sarah palin, but it is true she does need to learn a bit more. she needs to learn how to speak better and how to answer questions better. she really needs to learn more about policies. she has potential, but if she continues to stay in the spot light she is going to do herself in. she needs to back off and govern her state and study some more and then come back.
I voted for Obama... That said, I am not a hyper partisan and actually weigh what a candidates says and how I feel it will matter in my life and those that I care about.
I have yet to hear anything substantive from Palin. During her interview yesterday with Wolf Blitzer he pitched her a softball when asking her thoughts on the current events. Hello!!! The economy is crumbling all around us, and instead of providing at least one well thought out comment on maybe the auto industry, she gives a non-answer. Something along the lines of " well I don't have an answer for you right now while we're sitting here in these chairs... let's move the country forward"..
What the .....? This is her chance to show me that I could vote for her, yet she wasted it on the same inane non-answers she gave during the campaign.
I'm sorry but she's got a long way to go to win my vote.
excuse me, Shamless Liberals will Make Hay out of This- but the term "lib-tards" ?
considering that the vast majority of liberals have above average intelligence, I sincerly doubt most of their actions are born out of reduced mental capacity.
and on another note- if you're so behind Sarah Palin, why are you using terms like "tard" when her own son is mentally disabled?
what is great about reading some of these comments is that Sarah Palin has done more with her life than any of these jealous losers ever will. I challenge them to tell me what of worth they have done with thier lives.
Sarah Palin is dumber than a fruitfly and has the intellect of a lock of hair. What is wrong with Alaskans? Could it be possible that ... that...?
How is this awkward? It's a press conference.
The press should ignore her and she will fade away.
ENOUGH OF HER !!!!!
STOP THE INTERVIEWS.
To Sarah and the GOP – May you all rest in peace. The GOP is dead . America will remember what republicans have done to this once great country, and how they stayed lock in step with the BUSH administration down the spiraling path that has brought so much pain to it's taxpayers.
Hey Sarah! The people from "Dancing with the Stars" are on the phone! Break a leg!
She took four questions but answered them all with one, very long, run-on sentence.
Enough already. Let this woman go back to Alaska. Tired of her run on sentences.
I am glad to see I am not the only one that think Sara Palin continue to answered questions with one, very long, run-on sentence. I always believe only stupid people talk alot and Sara Palin have proved to be one of those stupid people. I think she is trying to complete with President Elect Obama with his speeches and she have no clue she is so so out of her lead.
She just doesn't get it! Sarah may look the part...but when she opens her mouth....well, stupidity abounds! Maybe they like 'em like that in Alaska....but pleeze.....don't let her lead in the lower 48!!!!!
JEALOUSY
TOO FUNNY 
Poor Dana Bash, her question was so pitiful
Go home Plain!! Just go home!!
Shamless, (it's shameless btw) I implore you to keep "soul-searching" as you call it. It will keep democrats in office for the foreseeable future of my generation! Hay is for horses, not donkeys.
following senate race in Alaska...appears Begich has chance to win...(personally think that this win will be arranged by Alaskan republicans who want to shut Palin down....
Time for Palin to go crawl back into whatever hole she came out of. She's the reason the repubs lost, no matter how much the ultra-right religious social agenda types protest.
Stop covering her – WE DON'T CARE!!!
Yea ...... But the lady is hot !!!!
WAY better that ole' Hillary !!!!!
She's been on so many shows when is she scheduled to appear on "Are you smarter than a 5th grader."
I have nothing against Ms. Palin personally. All I am asking of her is to put policy statements in a coherent way. Answer questions clearly and to the point. At the level she wants to function (Governor, VP etc), the fundamental trait she needs is to formulate policies and explain them so that they can be implemented. If she cannot do that, then she is not fit to be elected to those positions.
WHY, OH WHY, IS CNN GIVING THIS BIMBO NEWS SPACE, WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY MORE NEWSWORTHY STORIES TODAY???
They agreed to stand silently behind her to see if someone would push her off the stage.
Go home Sarah and parent your family.
Palin has yet to admit that she knows nothing about most things. She needs a speech in front her and talking points from someone else. Simply put, Palin is a joke who will continue to hurt the GOP until she is shut down by the GOP.
Her actions after the election are not helping insider accusations. This awkwardness shows that members of her own party are frustrated with her behind the scenes... imagine what her "camp" had to deal with during the campaign. This woman doesn't have a chance in 2012.
Please stop covering Sarah Palin!!! There are far more interesting people, events and issues that have an impact on our lives and need to be covered. Sarah Palin is not it. She is irrelevant.
I knew a woman who thought she could sing. Because she had money and powerful friends she was able to arrange a huge concert in a beautiful hall. Everyone attended and were appalled to hear how truly awful she was. She couldn't sing at all.
Unfortunately, after the concert everyone gathered around and praised her, thinking they were being kind and doing her a favor. What it really meant was that we were invited to attend another concert a month later.
No one showed up.
Someone should do Sarah (and the voters) a favor and tell her the truth! I don't want to hear her sing anymore.
P.S. voice lessons did not help.
I am not a Republican, but can we stop the Palin bashing. She is a woman and she has gotten farther than alot of you men will dream of.
If she is so boring why is all the media still talking about her? She is getting more press that our new President.
MS. PALIN AS A WOMAN AND A DEMOCRAT OF SOUTH FLORIDA I WANT TO CONGRATULATE YOU IN YOUR VICE PRESIDENTIAL RUN.
thank you,
CNN, PLEASE MOVE ON!!! I'M HEADED TO MSNBC!
"Ive been to 57 States now"
– Barack Hussein Obama
"When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television"
– Sentaor Joe Biden
Roosevelt wasn't the president and TV hadn't even been invented yet.
These guys say some pretty stupid things. Not sure if you are up on current events but Palin isn't going to running the country, these 2 morons will be.........
She's like the Britney Spears of politics. At first it was entertaining to watch her make a fool of herself, but now it's just gotten pathetic and sad.
Please for the sake of all of us democrats, make Palin your future!
That will guarantee us in charge for a generation.
The republican party is now the party of morons and religious fanatics.
Where there was once disdain, now there's just pity. Sarah Palin simply needs to lay low and stop spreading herself so thin; there isn't much there as it is, and definitely not enough to go around...
hahahahahahahahahahhaahahahahahahahahahahahah
wait...liberal hahahahahahahah
ummmm...wait dems want big gov't.........hahahahahahahaha
wait...one more try....no guns for you! hahahahahahaha
hang it up REPs...your manipulation and lies to hillbillies are over
intelligence and truth always win in the end
bye bye
Governor Palin is a joke. I hope that the GOP puts her on the top of the 2012 ticket. It will make an Obama re-election that much easier.
Why is this person still garnering headlines? Who gives a fig what she has to say anymore? Just stop giving her credence by continually reporting her daily moves.
For this fool (Palin) to talk about stopping the Extreme Partisanship is actually comical. If this is what she really believes maybe she should just keep her loud and uninformed mouth shut and go on back to Alaska.
What kills me these idiots are already starting the campaign for 2012, and they are doing so with the worse possible candidate possible. I can't believe they decided to stand behind her, like she is the voice of the party. Repugs can you stop for at least 20 seconds and worry about the state of the country instead of your ignorant racist party?
GO Sarah!!!!
"Hopeful for tomorrow"....dodging questions? Are you serious? Have you turned on your TV lately? The press and American people can't get enough of her...she's here to stay.
Sarah Palin is a very awesome women who stands for something not many of you seem to stand for. She came to Nevada monday night late before election day and she did an excellent job. She knows what she wants to do. One question for all of you, Are you all jeolous of her????????? She is a women who puts her family first and cherishes them. It would be so hard to have a baby with the problems her baby has and she takes it and is happy and thanks God for letting her have him. ould you imagine having five children and being lied about all over the media and country???????? All I am saying is she is a great lady and keep your rude nasty comments to your nasty self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What really bothers me is that no republican is willing to opening state the obvious – everyone else can see it. The more she rambles the more she shows her lack of depth, education, and command of the English language. I would think if the republicans are truly serious about fixing their party they would get her off the stage and fast. The sad thing about Palin is that she really does think she is "the one" for the future of the republican party.
Has anybody entered that $100,000 contest? I had my two tries and lost so I am out of the race. I thought I had a great chance but I guess it was not to be. All you have to do is prove that you can find someone dumber than Sarah Palin. With my two tries, I presented a medical cadaver and an overdose victim in a vegative coma. Unfortunately, neither proved to be dumber than Sarah. Hopefully, one of you will find a winner. By the way, you cannot nominate her family members as possibles.
Oh well, hope you win the $100,000. It is obviously going to be tough.
It is a mystery to me that media is obsessed with a no brainer, stupid
PALIN. How can a person with knowledge base as broad as Palin
can even claim to run again in an election. All she has done during
the campaign is criticize Obama as a socialist, terrorist, marxist.
Does media love a dumb person? She is dumber then my 18 year old son and she wants to lead a country. What a shameful foolhardy
dream.
Sarah, your 15 minutes of fame are up. Go back and be Mavericky to your own state, if they will have you. You are nothing more than a running joke. While there will always be some nutty right wing conservatives that think you will win in 2012, most of this nation sees you for what you are. Thanks for the laughs, you gave me plenty.
How long are we going to have to endure this nonsense? Please just get her out of the media loop. As Obama puts it, 'enough is enough'.
I agree with Sandy–I find it incredible, too, that this woman has gotten this far; it is a true repudiation of all vetting processes, for even the rest of us have NOW gotten to know her, based on her post-election talks with the mainstream media whom she alternately villifies and courts.
She is quite simple in her dogmatic approach to everything (God is directing her destiny), and if she just listens or opens her eyes, her path will be revealed (and then she'll "plow right through." I would think one's link with the deity's prescribed plan would make that plowing unnecessary.
Woah to the ones who've been given a small taste of fame; they are ever loath to leave it, even when their time on the world stage is done.
The GOP next leader will be the Antichrist -think goodness I will not be around to see it. I'm praying very hard to be rapture when Jesus returns for his bride.
I voted for McCain and Palin. They lost. McCain hasn't been in the news much since then. What is Palin doing? Doesn't she have some family responsibilities or other things to attend to in Alaska? I may be persuaded to support something that she is a part of in like 2011 or 2012, but its going to get really old if she persists on being in the spotlight from now until them.
Who was watching Russia while Palin is in Miami?
Sarah Rocks! screw the haters, they're just jealous- she changed the game for all the less attractive females and they hate her for it. funny
Willy Brown... I feel sorry for you if you believe SHE is the best shot at the GOP regaining any kind of reputation..
It is too bad that no one bothers to ask Palin about her own "palling around with terrorists" meaning her own husband's involvement in the Alaska Independence Movement and her own attendance at their conventions.
This is so typical of the republican brand. Allow me to make a perdiction if I could
PALIN/PERRY 2012 REAL CHANGE FOR REAL AMERICANS
Sounds like em' don't it?
I guess it was too much to hope that she'd just slink away back to Alaska and go hunt or something. She's like a nightmare that won't go away. I don't think there is ANYTHING likeable about her – she's positively terrifying precicely because she's in a position of power. If she were really just 'a hockey mom" as she tries so desperately to portray herself as, and she wasn't trying to position herself for federal office, she'd be just a little annoying but harmless. I can't see anything likeable about someone who is more ignorant on the issues than any average American, yet still wants to be in a position of power. She doesn't care about the country. She cares about climbing the ladder of the lame duck Republican party.
Please get this woman out of my state! Phil wrote, tired of her run on sentences.... well, I'm tired of her confusing speeches. She starts talking about one thing and before you know it she trails off to something totally unrelated. I'm tired f hearing her say... "its gotta be all about..." blah blah blah when actually it needs to be about her staying home and raising her wild children. She sounds like a total hick when she speaks and she doesn't know how to answer most of the questions asked. She seems to have adult ADD.
It becomes more apparent everyday with every Palin press conference or interview that she is the Diva just as the McCain camp had said. For some reason she thinks it is all about her. She needs to go home.
I had this beautiful dream that after the election, she would just go back to Wasilla and do the world a great big favor by staying up there and saying thanks but no thanks. What a bust. Someone PLEASE, PLEASE make her go away. I just lost my job, my 401k is bleeding tto death, I can't pay my bills on UC and I read this morning that the UC fund here in Ohio is about out of money anyway. Do I really NEED to keep seeing/hearing Carribou B? I don't THINK so.
After living in alaska for almost 14 years I get an idea of what Palin's issues are. Due to the remoteness and attitude of servival up there you really don't have a clue what the rest of the world is about. couple that with the lack of travel experience, outside the USA one can become quite an idiot about the reality of the world. To get forgien policy one can not just Google a country and learn about it. Her life has been too sheltered to be a good leader. Take a lesson from GW on this Sarah
Do the people of Alaska really want her back? You have to question their intelligence for voting for her in the first place. I'm glad she is a Republican. She's the best thing for the Democratic Party. As long as she stays around, the GOP is toast. In closing, Hannity is a bum!
60% of Repugs support her. Guess What? 100% of Dems think Palin should be Repugs' leader!! It would certainly garantee an eight-yr Obama/Biden administration. Thanks very much.
Sarah Palin should be selling shoes!
CNN, What's with all the Palin stories? She was a joke before the election and continues to be one now. Any more of this and I'll go elsewhere for my news.
The fact that Gov. Palin is under any consideration to be the GOP standard bearer in 2012 is MIND BOGGLING to me. Her answers to press questions are unbelievable. Palin cannot speak coherently. She is the Queen of the run-on sentence. On and on and on and on... And when she finally takes a breath, you realize it's just jibberish!
Did you hear the Palin interview with Wolf Blitzer? She could not answer the question about the 700 billion dollar bailout. She was all over the place with her answer.
Stop the madness and stop the interviews! WE ARE SICK OF SARAH PALIN. My sympathy to the other Gov's for having to stomach that loser.
This is awesome to behold.
For years the GOP has pandered to the out of touch and insular, now it risks being led by one.
She's just not prepared, period. And I'm beginning to suspect she's not preparable, either. Putting aside that, her views still remain and they will certainly create some very awkward moments once she has to step out of her bubble and speak to anyone who isn't interested in her looks. I'd say the USA wouldn't want to be represented by such a nitwit but then it seems either I'm mistaken or republicans can't get anyone better.
Did you listen to her interview with Wolf Blitzer on the Situation Room? Half the questions she simply didn't answer, she just repeated some slogans. And then she's still harping on the energy independency as being achieved through drilling in Alaska. Has anyone told her that drilling and refining and all the steps necessary will simply take too long for the present situation and that moreover, at the end of it, America will be outdated, and hepelessly behind in innovation and technology the rest of the world might be interested in?
All you liberals...back to work!
The GOP is in real rouble if Sarah Palin becomes their party's "face." They will fall further behind the direction of the country with their religious based policy positions and will be lucky to draw 40% of the popular vote in 2012. Maybe by 2016 Palin will know the difference between a country and continent and will win the GOP primary and face off against Hillary Clinton who will absolutely make a fool out of her.
As a democrat, I am thrilled each time she goes before the media. She reminds me of Miss South Carolina in the Miss Teen USA contest with her "US Americans." Keep talking Sarah... we love those run-on sentences and, like Bush, your use of "New-cu-lar."
ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! When is the news media going to realize that the American public is sick of Sarah Palin and she simply needs to go back to Alaska, get her moose tag, go bag a moose and then go back to governing Alaska!! We have all figured out that she is not the brightest bulb in the closet and we are all tired of the nonsense that she gives to the news media when she gets asked questions. If she wants to be a leader in the GOP, she needs to sit down with a few history books, economic books, and political science books and become significantly more educated than she is now....OMG..maybe she should go back to school and earn a Social Science degree that will help her with her political asperations
Seriously people, you won the election.... LET IT GO!!
It never ceases to amaze me how ridiculous people are, even after getting what they want. Sure, Palin is an awkward person, I think everybody knows that. Leave her alone. Get a life. And start singing the praises of the one you wish to honor whole-heartedly with your lives, thoughts, and actions (President-Elect Obama and his wonderful supporing cast).
If the GOP wants to win the next election, they should stop Palin from talking. She is vicious, divisive, arrogant, ignorant, and not a team player. You saw her on the campaign trail and her true colors showed. She doesn't take responsibilities and she is a big SOCIOPATH! Palin is a disgrace and insult to all well educated and intellectual human beings, especially for women. I am a woman against Palin.
The GOP has a great future and should not be labeled as the regular Joe Six Pack as Palin like to describe herself. She talks like one, walks like one, and acts like one. She is trying to play a leading role in the U.S. politics? Give me a break. She needs to reeducate herself so that she can represent the U.S. on an international stage.
Please, CNN, stop talking about her! There are a lot of otehr better qualified, well informed Republican governors out there that you can interview. I just heard a few talking on NPR this morning. This is the kind of coverage that's needed. Not Palin!!! I hate her winks and folksy attitude. The Republicans should get together and not fall Palin again. Palin, go home. Alaska needs you there.
Jeez, you lost! Get off the CNN webpage, get out of the national press, and work for your state!
No more Palin CNN No More its making me switch off CNN News.
Stop giving his idiot press coverage .
Spend more time on the President Elect and not the losers of this election enough already does anyone on senior staff or your News idea people get it yet .
We do not need to hear anything Palin is doing its over move on CNN catch up with the times.
Hey Kraig,
So Palin, in your words, is "bright and articulate." You must have been out cleaning your guns or campaigning against gay rights when she appeared on CBS News with Katy Couric.
Maybe you do not have a good command of the English language. If she is bright and articulate to you, then you must be the shining star in your trailer court.
If she talked like she did but was intelligent and could form proper sentences, I might not have a problem with this woman.
Let's face it folks...she's just trying to cash in on her fifteen minutes of fame. She now realizes that she's no longer under the tight fist of the McCain campaign staff, so she's decided to do it her way. Only problem is, she's in jeopardy of overexposure. About a week or two from now the post-election spotlight will start to fade, and she won't be commanding much air time at all...she's just trying to get as much of it as she can at the moment while the media is still interested.
Sarah Palin is a power hungry politician intent on seizing every opportunity to her own benefit. If she really cared about "the people" she would fill in the voids of her resume instead of recycling the same old lines she used in the campaign e.g. I'm for the "workin people" and her energy policy of "Drill Baby Drill" On "Larry King Live" she talked like her and McCain won the election and blamed the press for their biased reporting. Annoyed because Katie Couric asked her what newspapers she reads? It wasn't a gotcha question and had nothing to do with as Palin maintains the fact she lives in Alaska. Her ego has been inflated tremendously since her VP pick. If she wants to be a player on the national scene, I suggest she begin to develop specific policies to address the myrid of problems we face. And of course have the ability to clearly articulate what they are.
Well, this is what happens when you decide to appeal to the populist vote (you betcha) instead of offering concrete ideas and laying out a plan how to fix our broken government. I know that it's a great tradition in the G.O.P. that you stand together no matter what. But I think it is time to say enough is enough and break ranks and start swimming for shore. This campaign was a disaster and certainly did not reflect the best and the brightest that the Republican Party has to offer. Time to send the mavericks packing and start running the party on ideas rather than this populist, NASCAR-loving, gun-toting hick caricature of itself that the G.O.P. has turned into.
I can only hope that republicans pin their future hopes on this woman. The longer they stay out of power, the better for this country.
Kraig... If she is your idea of bright and articulate, then you must have finished school in the 8th grade...for a journalism major, she can't properly form or complete a succinct thought.
Palin Palin Go Away, Go Back To Alaska, and Palin Please Stay...
Palin doesn't want to talk about the past. Instead, she wants to reinvent herself as a uniter, someone who is "proud" of Barack Obama. How pathetic. She calls for an end to divisive politics. Voters won't forget no matter how many times she tells us she doesn't want to talk about the past.
and by the way.... republicans are very mean spirited people. They need medication and lessons in humanity.
She still can't do anything on her own. Lame.. She's an idiot. Stupid is forever.
CNN is awkward to listen to.
In response to a question, she said she wouled be glad to help out if President Obama asked her to play
It's like everywhere my channel changer takes me it's an endless run of the movie "Fargo." Would someone PLEASE tell Marge Gunderson to shut up!
Seriously, Kraig?! Seriously??? I am able to converse intelligently on what I read – not being able to come up with ONE publication seems questionable at best. She is NOT articulate nor does she represent a majority of people's views. If she becomes president, we'll be moving out of the United States!
When McCAIN was sacrificed by the GOP to run against Democrats in 2008 Election knowing very well that there is a very small percentage of chance to win, the WAR VETERAN decided to revenge the GOP for not giving him the fair chance 8 years ago (when GOP pushed his then opponent BUSH as front runner) he brought a NEW face into the GOP and not the BIGGEST problem for GOP is to DEAL with the NEW face. Well Done Maverick! YOU WON!!
I can't believe she brought up Joe the Friggin Plumber in this press conference. What am I saying, of course I can. And btw, what happened to her folksy accent, you betcha's, and winking??? She's showing herself to be an actress and a fake.
Sure, Willy Brown – she scares the living daylights out of me.
Go Sarah....drive the Republican Party in the ground. They deserve
it......look at what they have done to this wonderful country.
Yeah, right, Willy Wonka. The "empty minded" = liberals as opposed to the demonstrably clueless Sarah Palin.
I am a Republican who voted for Obama. Palin was one of the reasons why. Sarah pls go back to Alaska, you are making a fool of yourself.
Baaahhhhh! baaahhhhh!! My god you people are like angry little sheep running to protect the alpha male.. She is a woman who has a diffirent belief system than most liberal dems and for this you turn it into a salem witch hunt..... I think she hit the nail on the head when she said you net bloggers should get out of your parents basements and step into the real world where you are entitled to your beliefs. You may not like what she stands for, you may not like the way she talks, but you should at least respect her for who she is. Same for all the people who dislike Obama.. you may not agree with his stances on things but that doesnt make him an idiot !! get a life people and talk about issues and stop name calling
Does this woman have an OFF switch??? If so, some one hit it please!!!
BAHAHAHA! Afraid of Palin?!! Are you serious? Yeah, afraid she might mistake us for a moose if she happens to be packing some hillbilly heat. Do not take our complete annoyance at her ignorance for fear. She's taking away from more news-worthy reports, and she needs to go far, far away.
In response to a question, she said she would be glad to help out if President Obama asked her to play a role in his administration.
Sarah–Don't sit by the phone waiting!!
Lucy... then perhaps Todd Palin should run for office, since you only mentioned the WIVES of powerful men...
If Gov Palin is serious about 2012 the less she said the better esp, if she isn't familiar with the issue. As is her 15-minutes of fame will expire real soon. Worst it may be at the expense of her future plan.
This Palin factor is like a recurring nightmare. PLEASE PALIN,
go away.
Crist, Romney, the Louisiana Governor etc., Please hear us. Send her home!
I'm enjoying the show. Britney, Paris, now Sarah.....
Usually I don't go for the Hollywood gossip on CNN, but this time, I'm enjoying watching the Republicans implode around their symbolic dolt....
WHAAAAAAAT?
I am THOUGHTLESS....WOW.....what in the world is going through her head? IS SHE AWARE that the MEDIA is having a blast with her? We all know she is stupid, why can't she just go AWAY...
Not to sound sexist, but are there any man out there in republican party that can take over this? OH wait, its better for Democrat if Palin hangs around....
EASY ELECTION in 2012.
WOOHOOO
So, why the headline "an awkward moment"? Must CNN always try to put some kind of negative slant to everything Republican?
It would seem that they met, made a decision and followed through, nothing more. Lets dump the yellow journalism CNN and do something positive for a change for the Republicans, rather than the "forever always Democrats".
She is like a train wreck, awful to see but hard not to look at.
I agree with the earlier comment though, difficult though it may be I'll change the channel every time she comes on.
@ Willy Brown, November 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET who said:
"She scares you empth minded parroting liberal's don't she. Palin 2012"
Don't flatter yourself, Willy, and don't kid yourself either. Scares "liberals"? She's a JOKE and she ran off more voters than she attracted. Keep pushing her for 2012, though, really. Best way I know to ensure a second term for Obama.
When are you right-wingers going to get the hint? The country is sick and tired of wedge-issue partisan hacks like Palin.
I hope the Repugs let her take over the party. She can never win a national election, period. She represents the right fringe and will offer no challenge in 2012. Not only is she right fringe, she doesn't know anything, she is intellectually uninteresting and that is not what we need in the position of President.
McCain running again would garner more votes in a national election than Palin. In fact, I would say in a head to head nation election between Palin and McCain, McCain wins 2 to 1 or maybe bigger.
Repugs need to stop themselves from going to the right fringe, they cannot win there. Repugs need to understand that there are major demographic shifts going on in the country that they promoted and now those shifts are going to be their undoing if they do not modify their positions and their rhetoric.
clean up washington... but when she opens those pockets, she only finds lint!
Four years of the dems in office and this nation will be flocking back to the party that KNOWS how to run a country.
Wise politicians will always pipe low when they loose an election, and stay out of media spotlight at least for some time. Palin is simply not getting it right. She now goes about looking for journalists to talk to, of course to prove her critics wrong that she is not afraid of taking questions. I find most of her answers annoying, disgusting and, even when these are not the case, lacking in substance. Can someone please tell her to stop.
It's like Britney & Paris.....TOO MUCH
Why, oh, why is her mouth still moving?
If God wants her to be president so bad (as she seems to imply), why can't he make her at least seem a little smarter? Is this the best vehicle he has? Really, who falls for this nonsense anymore?
Sarah should look to the ground right behind her, pick up her withered dignity and the little good reputation that she has left and go back to Alaska to wish in maybe 12 or 16 years from now no one remembers her incursion in national politics of 2008.
kraig
Nobody is afraid of Palin we are just tired of listening to her devisive ill informed views. She is not by any stretch a leader and her communication skills are even worse than GW, if thats possible.
get real!
Veteran for Obama and Lorna, THANK YOU for what you said. This idiot will continue to be a part of our lives until the media leave her alone. We don't need to indulge her narcissim any longer and give her any sense that we'd want her to continue to pursue public office. Be done with her already. Funny that McCain once compared Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. I think Palin pretty much falls into that category.....
Was CNN's RGA official an "anonymous source"?
Sarah don't go away mad – JUST GO AWAY!
I am sooooooooooooo tired of Sarah Palin!!!
I'm getting tired of seeing her on TV these days, and the news teams are so enger to interview her...
Sorry folks, but the jinni is out of the bottle.
I am hoping that the Governors have figured out that the best way to rebrand the Republican Party is to send Sara Palin back to Alaska forever and then figure out how to get back to representing more fiscal responsibility and less “social conservatism”.
Why not Sarah? You sure wanted to talk about Obama's past, when the majority of the country didn't care.
No interested in anything about her or what she has to say. I just wanted to tell you all that when LIVE transmission began and i saw her, I turned the TV off. Take that, Palin! And I'm gonna do it every time from now on.
Gov. Palin, go away quietly, please. The election is over as are your 15 minutes of fame. You have a state to run.
Tina Fey said it all...she hoped she would never have to play this woman after November bui, if she keeps up the interviews it's just more comedy for SNL. Please go away.....
This is really becoming very entertaining. I want more press conferences!!! Do you think she'll just keep doing them? God they're funny. She talks in reeeeeeeally long sentences.
I am a huge CNN fan- I have however been turning the channel the past several nights. I REFUSE to subject myself to the unintelligible rantings of Palin. She is so obviously stupid it boggles the mind. I have never seen anybody who can talk so much and say so LITTLE. She rambles on and on and with no meaning to what she says. What in the hell is newsworthy about her? I am sick of her. Let her go back to Alaska where she may rest in peacefyul (hopefully) oblivion. As long as CNN subjects me to Palin interviews I will watch NBC nightly news. Is the media really this stupid also to devote so much time to this woman. Shame on CNN.
What is she "extremely talented" (quote Minn. Governor Pawlenty) in? She needs to spend some quiet time in introspection. She has been too busy contradicting herself.
She's the best hope for the "Know Nothing" wing of the GOP. Good luck with all that [rolls eyes].
She doesn't want to "talk about the past"...yet, with their farce of a campaign that's ALL she could drudge up. Someone needs to muzzle this pitbull.
This woman is a flat out joke and anyone who thinks she has a snowball's chance in hell of being the President is seriously in need of medical help.
Shameless – keep dreaming – and if we are "lib-tards" (how original) then you are a con-tard (see how stupid that sounds?) If this is the idiot you are bankin ont "beating" the "uber-liberalism" then you might as well hang it up, because it's not going to happen. What you call "uber-liberal" we call progressive ... and you and your repub-tards need to shake off the super righteous, Christian-fanatic base or you are never going to beat back anyone as this World progresses and leaves you all in your medieval dust.
The lib media wants her to stick around as long as possible so they can rub our soar spot while they smile and smirk. The Republican party lost this election, not Conservative Ideology.
CNN, why do you insist on moderating out half of the people who blog here, and they ALL seem to be Palin supporters? Why? Keep that bias going.....
You know I never would have thought that someone could be less intelligent than Bush but the Republican Party found her. Nice Work
Klee – You are exactly right. The republicans were boasting about the size of the crowds at her rallies. Half the people were there for free comedy.
Shameless – keep dreaming – and if we are "lib-tards" (how original) then you are a con-tard (see how stupid that sounds?) If this is the idiot you are banking on "beating" the "uber-liberalism" then you might as well hang it up, because it's not going to happen. What you call "uber-liberal" we call progressive ... and you and your repub-tards need to shake off the super righteous, Christian-fanatic base or you are never going to beat back anyone as this World progresses and leaves you all in your medieval dust.
Speaking of awkward, she deserve any name any American call her. Iheard she 's coming back 2012 all I can say is BIG AMEN to that. She has not realised yet how many votes she caused mccain, and how divided repubs are b/cos of her.Go sara 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
As a Democrat who would love to see my party expand in 2010, please leave this woman alone. She should do as many pressers as she wants. As many interviews as she wants. I want her on t.v. every single day. Anyone who tells her to go away is being sexist. She is great for this country. Without her, we may have had President McCain. My party owes her alot. If there is a fundraiser for new clothes for her, COUNT ME IN!
ENOUGH of Palin. She ran a dreadful campaign with the other Maverick and they both lost! END OF STORY>
I agree let's not talk about the past and let's not talk about Palin in the future.
Thank you for taking my comments.
Shameless Liberals will Make Hay out of This:
"Of course the gloating lib-tards will make all kinds of inferences out of this."
Seriously? Lib-tards? Did you think of that all by yourself? The use of "lib-tards" is appallingly immature. If you have a criticism of liberals, make it clear. Judging from your sophomoric diatribe, I doubt you can.
Sarah Palin is an awkward, extremist loon. If you cannot see that, I honestly feel sorry for you.
And if you think we're gloating, it's nothing compared to the 2000/2004 gloating of the GOP.
Like David Brooks said, Sarah Palin "represents a fatal cancer to the Republican party." That's why I, personally, would like to see her linger around for as long as possible.
I don't care about her looks one way or the other. I care about her ideological extremism coupled with her ignorance. No amount of charisma rectifies that: look at our current President.
I see her more on tv than Obama, will you just go away. You are the reason I voted for the Dems.
Life was so much better when this nimcompoop was an unknown back in Alaska.
Sarah Palin doesn't seem to know what she really stands for. Or, better stated, she doesn't act the ways she says she believes in. Let her just do her Alaska thing and otherwise leave her alone. Don't pander to her efforts to try to speak for anyone else. To choose her in the first place was a grave mistake, and to continue to consider her as important to anything other than Alaska is like throwing good money after bad. She is her worst enemy; it would be kindest to just let her fade away. If not, or if she chooses not to, it will be akin to self-destruction, and that is always painful to watch..
Can we please stop talking about this? Focus on real news like how taxpayers are in danger of becoming owners of a failing auto industry just like we are owners are crappy insurance company (AIG). Oh, and some useless banks that don't understand finances too. ARGH!
Watch her interview with Larry King. Who was the idiot there? She gave great answers to his condescending questions, calling her naive, about her daughter's pregnancy, and she didn't flinch while she called him out on how ridiculous those questions were, not to mention the double standards in the MSM. Make fun of her speaking style all you want. Fine. Whatever makes you know-it-all liberals feel good about your miserable self-loathing selves. Go worship your new messiah and stop persecuting this mere mortal.
Kraig: Please tell me you are kidding. Palin needs her head examined! Articulate? An elementary school child could do better.
Everybody relax. Palin will eventually cycle out of the news. The GOP will not gravitate toward the social conservative spectrum for leadership as we will see more libertarian/cultural conservatives emerge to take the reins. Besides, the real conservative farm system consists of Jindal, Pawlenty (potentially, though I believe doubtful) and a smattering of local representatives throughout the states. Palin is simply a sensational side show attraction.
If she is the best that the republicans have to offer, than they are already in trouble four plus years from now!!!
The media needs to forget her and find something that is newsworthy.
Two phrases I learned in high school comes to mind whenever I listen to Sarah Palin. First, put brain in gear before putting mouth in motion. Second, keep quiet and be thought a fool, speak and remove all doubt.
Wow, how can you expect bipartisanship in Washington DC when the language on a small forum like this is divisive, hateful, and mean?? I guess our representatives in DC really represents our yahoo emotions
the problem is that sarah palin is currently and actively continuing her warped personal ambitions at the expense of others. they are not in "the past". if she was truly concerned about america, she would resign as governor (opening the governor's mansion in juneau for someone who wants to live there), stop cloaking herself in religion, live a truly christian life, and stay in wasilla (preferably reading books in the library she wants to ban).
I'm going to STOP reading or listening to the news until this nightmare of a woman is OUT of it. She is getting more coverage than Biden, and he won. Her statements about helping the Obama administration make me want to vomit, as she was so quick slander his good name every chance she got. How sick is that? What a hypocrite. She needs to get out of politics and into show business because I think that's where she truly wants to be. She can 'pal around' with the likes of Spears, Lohan, and Hilton. It's easier to change the channel then!
Would love to hear from governors of real states for a change... Is there a reporter with the "stuff" to ask one of the others a question directly?
Why does she constantly speak in the wrong tense, third person, in reverse?
I'm going to agree with some of the prior posts here. If CNN doesn't stop covering her, I'm forced to go back to bad reality TV.
What?: "She is bright, articulate and hopefully some day leading this country". You're kidding right??? Hate to break it to you, but she's neither bright nor articulate. Just put her alongside a woman (or a man) that actually is bright and articulate and I think (hope) you'd see the difference.
Enough about her already...
Kraig – nobody has every called Palin "articulate" before. I'd love to hear your command of the english language.
Why are we still hearing about Palin? She lost with McCain last week. We don't hear so many news stories about McCain. If Palin thinks she has the capabilities of running for President in 2012, then she is even more delusional than I had initially thought. Please stop reporting on her. She is a complete hypocrite and enjoys speaking out of both sides of her mouth. Now that the election is over, she wants to suck up to Obama and help him? Come on. Stop with the ludicrous news stories. Enough is enough.
I was counting on it only being 15 minutes. Isn't her time up?
Media is really Trying to shove this lady down our throat ! Ad Dollars are dwindiling after the Campaign so they are Desprate for anything,
Tsk Tsk
Please. Enough of her and enough of the media beating the drums for 2012. We deserve a break from politics for at least three years.
It's appalling to think that partisanship has gone so far as to encourage people into brainwashing themselves into thinking this woman is either "bright", "articulate" or in any way the future of the Republican Party.
This woman is a self promoter and the other govenors are starting to resent it. She is just an attention seeker and her 15 minutes of fame have run out. Please go back to Alaska and learn Geography.
As a Democrat, I'd love to see her stick around until 2012. I can't think of a better way to guarantee four more years for Obama/Biden!
Just 4 questions allowed?....show of support / unity? Seems like the republicans have not confidence in Palins ability to answer the questions in an intelligent manner.
Hey, I saw McCain on Leno and the interesting thing to me was he never said anything to the effect that the attacks (supposedly from within the McCain campaign) against Palin were wrong and should stop.
Geez.... this woman will do anything to get out of caring for her baby! First the kids were taken out of school and trotted around the county-side during the campaign. Now Sarah's in Florida doing all she can to duck her parental responsibilities. If she keeps this kind of traveling up, one of those kids is bound to get into some legal trouble or pregn....
Uh, never mind!
As a woman, I was proud that Sarah was the GOP pick for the VP slot. I hope she runs again in 2012. It's time for us ladies to have someone representing us in the White House... I'm a mom, and I know she's the right one for us.
This lady is becoming a real pain. She started out so good and now look at her, she won't shut up.
English 101
Sarah Palin – Jezebel
Probably most deceiving to many is that Jezebel was religious and did religious things. She was the daughter of Ethbaal, meaning "with Baal". She converted her husband Ahab to follow Baal. Ahab married her against God's command. The name Jezebel specifically means "without dwelling or habitation." A true explanation of Jezebel can clearly be described as the worship of self-will. Jezebel was teaching and leading God's bondservants astray. Over the centuries, her Spirit has been around, seeking to attack the prophetic ministry given either on a person or in the Church, and where the prophetic gift is present, you can be sure that sooner or later the Jezebel spirit will manifest itself. I sometimes doubt that the person carrying the Jezebel spirit has any notion that she or he carries it, since this person is determined in reaching his or her goal at any price.
Please turn the page with Sara P – I believe you know why – boring.....no content. I did not watch Larry King because of it. Are you listening?
I'll do my part to kep her in the news, if for no other reason than to PISS all of you left wingers off!!
What, no comment on what she was wearing?
Oh, you little goofballs, always trying to put down a woman that has risen to the top (btw, she has a down syndrome baby that you would have wanted to be aborted, imagine the horror to a liberal, an "imperfect baby").
Even some liberal woman are aghast that a conservative woman has more power then they ever imagined.
She didn't pull in those tens of thousands at her speeches because sounded like Biden.
Nothing like a smart, good-looking, powerful, conservative woman to scare a liberal.
As usual she was articulate, which bothers a lot of women haters.
Oh Sarah Palin, she may be tremendous for Alaska, but after listening to her the past couple of days I can see why her husband goes dog sledding so much.
Although not a republican, when you take a step back this is when the party could realign it's philosophy and reach across the center and pick up some conservative democrats. The republicans need to move away from the far right, push away from the Palin types and move a bit more towards the center. If this is accomplished they could regain many seats.
In response to "Shameless", before the Republicans can reorganize, they need to figure out who they are. Are they the party of traditional fiscal conservatives or are they the party of anti-intellectual neocons who seem to think that a "regular guy" or "regular woman", no matter how uneducated, can run a country better than someone with more intellect and a better education? I'm not trying to sound elitist, but just because someone is a great person to go out and have a beer with doesn't mean they know anything about government. My former barber is a perfect example of this. He was a great guy, always entertaining, and he loved to give stock tips to anyone who would listen, but there was no way I was going to take his advice because he didn't seem to be making any money. If I wanted financial advice, I would call my broker. Yes, she was an "insider", while my barber was an "outsider", but she actually knew what she was talking about.
Sarah Palin's winks and folksy style of delivery can't hide the fact that she is an extremist neocon who doesn't have the intellect to be president. Hurl all the insults you want at us liberals; we don't care. After all, we won.
The problem with Sarah Palin has nothing to do with her looks. It's that she has no intellectual curiosity. She does not have the knowledge, the judgment, the intellect, or the interest to pull together experts to get their opinions. When there are so many brilliant women politicians in this country, it's a travesty of a mockery of a sham to put her forward. She simply is not qualified. By all accounts, she lobbied for the position of VP and never even brushed up on her knowledge of the issues in preparation. Unclear of the concept is putting it mildly. I for one want a president who is smarter than I am–not somebody with whom I could not even have an intelligent conversation. The anti-intellectualism in this country is very sad. It has no place in the political arena. WAKE UP.
November 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET
Sarah Palin has star power like Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy. She is not going anywhere. Ugly women are just jealous of her looks.
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I'm sorry, Lucy, but how does "star power" translate into "competent
leadership?
She could easily win the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention.Every county in Oklahoma voted for her,whats that tell you?If you have to keep parading her picture to sell news print and air time,at least move on to her true appeal,get to the swimsuit part of the competion.
Ditto to Phil in Ashburn!!
Democrats are embracing the idea of Palin in 2012. Governor Palin is about as sharp as a cotton ball.
She's the idiot of all politics. The GOP thinks the dumbing down of
USA will put her in. I don't think so. She's such a pathetic joke-–
go home, the moose are waiting.
Of course it's awkward; just the way the LIBERAL media wants to spin it! Sarah Palin is intelligent. Maybe SOMEDAY she'll actually be interviewed by someone who's wanting to know more about her instead of picking her apart!
This woman is far past her 15 minutes of fame.
She is unintelligent, uneducated, misinformed, has very poor speaking skills, and I am tired of looking at her face and hearing her very unpleasant voice. I agree that if you insist on continuing to focus on her and her "exclusive" interviews I will simply tune you out.
You've got to be kidding... Palin decries "extreme partisanship". Her words have no foundation in thought. She changes her tune on a daily basis. Open the newest edition of the New Webster Dictionary and look for "clueless". You'll find her picture there.
In response to:
"She is bright, articulate and hopefully some day leading this country. All you negitive people are afraid of a true leader."
She is neither bright nor articulate. Besides, you're confusing being loud with being a leader.
pmf I agree with you. CNN should put Palin on the back burner.
Where can I purchase a "Muzzle"? a really good one!
wow!!! Way to go Sarah!!!! You amaze me every time I see you. You are proving more each day that goes by what a real FRUIT CAKE you really are. How long will the special on fruit cakes last? I guess it will last as long as the fruity republs what to still give us a laugh. I really don't know how long I can keep laughing, My sides are really sore.
Bill November 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET
CNN, I want you to know everytime you bring Palin on I;m going to switch to another channel. Enough of her already!
Bill, I agree with you...ENOUGH of this crazy woman! I have been swithching channels for quite some time. What is wrong with these repugs? Rick Barnes was singing her praises last night then McCain grinned and lied through his praises for her on Jay Leno. This is like the twilight zone...they act as if they have all been programed to repeat the same stupid crap and maybe just maybe they can convince themselves! I can't imagine how anyone with the slightest amount of commonn sense could support this failing sleazy lying republican party!
Running behind schedule...right. The GOP is going to try its hardest to protect its beauty queen for the next 4 years. America has already learned that a vote for Palin is a vote for stupidity. They need to stop insulting the American people.
And the fact that she's ready to move on from "extreme partisanship" just over a week removed from basically accusing Obama of being a terrorist just shows this woman will say anything to get where she wants to go.
Palin is the gift that keeps on giving to the Democratic Party. The more she opens her mouth, the more God will slam that door she's so gung-ho to "plow through." Gosh darn it, let‘s keep her talkin!
Regarding her offer to help terrorist pal President-elect Obama, let's hope he says "no thanks" - so not to go pallin' around down there in Washington, DC with a dim-wit.
Bush Like? She makes Bush look like a genius.
I know President elect Obama want be asking Sarah Palin for help with anything please she is cluesless about what this country needs. I wish she would crawl back under the rock McCain pulled her from. A majority of the country didn't know who she was and I for one would like not to ever know who she is again.
It's time to take a break from CNN until they get Palin out of their system. Turn the channel or turn off the TV and find something usefull to do until the medis silliness is over. The GOP is increasingly being defined by this idiot person.
I hope she is the GOP nominee in 2012. That will guarantee four more years of a democratic white house. Maybe she can convince Rush Limbaugh to run with her. They both have perfected the art of getting 'followers' to listen to their mindless dribble while adding nothing of substance or value to this country.
Any wagers as to how long it will take Palin to start pallin' around with Britney, Paris, and Lohan?
There is nothing better than artificially manufactured fame
This woman is on every news station giving interviews, trying to play the victim, when she was just as guilty of making up lies and slandering Obama during the campaign! Has she ever heard of Karma??? She had the audacity to make the comment that her family and children were scrutinized so much during the campaign and that Obama made the comment that his wife and family was off limits during the campaign, but her family was still criticized. PLEASE!!! Palin must have forgotten that Obama also made the comment that her family and all other family members were off limits, after it came out that Bristol's hidden pregnancy was no longer a secret. He stood up for HER family, but during one of her klan rallies she used a comment made by Michelle Obama to convince everyone that they were unamerican. She sure can dish it for someone who can't take it!
CNN, Gov. Sarah Palin did several speeches at the governors meetings this am, fox reported them and they were on. She held herself with dignity, there was nothing awkward about her in the least.
Perhaps you missed her message, very powerful, common sense
and I regard your headlien "awkward" as a biased statement period.
Would somebody PLEASE shut this idiot UP!!!!!!
For the love of God, enough already! Haven't we endured enough of this woman over the past several months. If the media would just leave her alone, she would go back to being the Governor of Alaska and perhaps the rest of us could get some peace from her constant whining and run-on sentences. This is a great moment in time and we should all stand tall and celebrate our new President without this media driven distraction of this totally inept candidate.
When will journalists stop injecting commentary into their stories? Who said it was an "awkward" press conference? The journalist did. Well, I guess the CNN "blogger" did. That's how they can get away with sloppy reporting. I used to respect CNN as a professional news agency. Now I can't believe much of what they report anymore. Ever since the second Iraq war CNN has steadily abandoned journalistic ethos in favor of sensational commentary. Sure, it probably attracts the tabloid crowd, but their staple readers will soon move on to more balanced news sites. BBC, here I come.
Palin is nothing but a symbol of what has gone wrong with the republican party the past 38 years.
To the person who said Sarah Palin is "bright & articulate", what interviews have you been watching?????
She comes off as the exact opposite. Stumbling, run-on sentences...no command of the issues.....no presence.
Her continued role on the national stage is an awkward embarrasment for the GOP. And considering recent events, that is a bold statement.
She is just a hollow-headed, stupid woman with a relatively attractive face who fell into a position of power!!!!!!!!!!! We women in politics have soooooo much more to bring to the table than she does. I heard one guy say he was going to vote for her because she looked like a hot librarian!!!!!!!!!!! When there are true women of substance in politics why oh why are we spending soooo much time on Palin.
I left the Republican Party when it was highjacked by Karl Rove and the evangelical group. Most women are pro-choice. That does not mean pro-abortion. It simply means we take motherhood very seriously and Palin is an example of someone who just flies by the seat of her pants as a parent. She thinks the pregnancy for her daughter, her son going off to war and displaying her handicapped child as a prop is ok. I do not care what she has to say and if she becomes the voice for the Republican Pary, the party will lose the few women you have!
We want smart, well educated, thoughtful people in charge – color and gender do not matter so much!
Sarah Palin has accomplished what many thought was impossible: she has made George W. Bush look smart.
let her keep talking. the more the better. put as many microphones in front of her as you can. burn her face into our collective memory . maybe then we will not forget what we have seen.
STOP ALREADY
ENOUGH OF REPORTING ABOUT THIS INANE IRRELEVANT PERSON.
IF SHE RUNS IN 2012 OR 2016 IT DOES NOT MATTER- SHE WILL NOT WIN
BOTTOM LINE IS THAT SHE IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL IN ANY WAY , SHAPE OR FORM
THE MEDIA HAS CREATED HER AND NOW IT IS TIME TO PUT IT TO REST. SHE LOST , REMEMBER?
She probably have more legs than Geraldine Ferraro because her name is easier to spell. But then Geraldine seemed to hold to the party line, or did she? Either way, either one will be forgotten in a week. Good riddance.
I can't believe that someone compared Palin to Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy. Everyone has their individual problems but both those women had brains. They did not seek out the press to keep repeating her whole stump speach but now with her righteous slant on things. She said she wanted to go back to Alaska to be their governor and to be back with her children and family. When does that start?? Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy thought always of their children first. They worked to help the world and that is why to this day they are both remembered and loved. Sarah will hopefully soon go back to Alaska and her hunting.
It is the attitudes displayed in these negative comments that keep our country in such a partisan state. Why doesn't everybody look for something GOOD in each of these politicians. After all, they are ALL politicians and they ALL want face time in front of the cameras, etc. However, whether you agree with their views or not, underneath it all, I am sure they have some redeeming qualities as human beings. Until we all soften our anger and hatred against each other, we deserve the mess we are in.
Basically, what do YOU care about whether Sara Palin "GOES AWAY" or not. SHe has every right to be out there doing what every other politician has done before her.
Some people have uncanny social inelligence, others have brilliant minds for incisive thought, others are so charismatic and inspiring you can't take your eyes off them. Palin has bullet points on a page. Cliff Notes on the same 'ole rhetoric delivered with a dashes of folksy hate-mongering.
I think the alleged "show of unity" paired with the limited questioning, was an attempt to undermind her appeal and keep her in her place. Honestly, the less she talks, the better she appears.
CNN, Gm is going under nbut it seems you guys can't get away from this story.... worried about ratings? ...come on now........let's use the media to build this country not tarnish it.
people who support this criminal JOKE of a Congress need something to take their mind off their own criminal tendencies I guess. you'll be sorry when you don't have Palin to kick around any more and your own officials have ruined your personal finances. Let's get together in a year and see how the Fascocrats have treated us.
Sarah Palin is entirely too ambitous! She wants the "goal" without going through the process of reaching that "goal". Katic Couric was right, Gov Palin need to hold her head down, close her mouth, and get smart. She only attracts the consevrvative Republican base and vexes everyone else.
We the people have spoken and we do not want to listen to this woman one more minute. She can not complete an intelligent sentence. PLEASE Sarah go back to Alaska and do your mavericky thing there and leave the rest of us alone..............................
You read these posts and realize that the biggest problem with 'unity' vs divisiveness in this country is the incivility of the people. Grow up and learn to state your points in thoughtful and reasoned ways. Hurling childish insults makes you look bad, and only serves to blunt your point.
I do not understand the continued interest in Sarah Palin. Why is CNN continuing to follow her around and interview her? I feel badly for her. McCain picked her on impulse; she wasn't/isn't qualified and doesn't even realize it herself.
The media continues to let herself make a fool of herself. Of all the republican governors, SHE get to speak?
Katy
CNN please do better than to continue this unending dribble about Sarah Palin! There are so many serious issues to discuss... and she is NOT one of them! Your viewership is going to suffer if you don't stop!
Sarah who?????
FOR THE LIFE OF ME, OF ALL THE GOP POLITICIANS AVAILABLE, WHY ARE THEY TRYING TO PUSH THIS IDIOT SARAH PALIN TO THE FOREFRONT... NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE IN THE NEXT FOR YEARS, PALIN, WILL STILL BE AN IDIOT...THE GOP, HAS LOST EVERY OUNCE OF CREDABILITTY, AT THIS POINT...
SARAH PALIN, WHAT A JOKE, MODERN DAY ...LUCILE BALL
I wish she'd stop referring to the "great state of Alaska" "up there in Alaska" etc etc. Everyone knows that Canada lies between Alaska and the lower 48. We get it. And Sarah – Katie Couric didn't ask you what you read "up there in Alaska"!!! She asked what you read to keep up on world events – a real question deserving a real answer. Katie Couric is intelligent enough to know that even in the "wilds" of Alaska, people read.
Fact of the matter is liberal men are envious that their wife is neither as attractive, intelligent nor as accomplished. Feminists are annoyed that she put them in a position to side with a woman who was under ridiculous sexist attacks or to follow their blindly very partisan beliefs that have little to do with gender equality. Women in general are jealous that she is a better home-maker, a better mother in spite of her large responsibilities.
Funny is that it is ok to vote for Obama because he's black, but it's not ok to support a woman because she happens to be conservative despite the fact that she has enjoyed enormous popularity in her homestate and has remained true to her core beliefs regardless of what they may be.
Yeah CNN, I agree with pmf. Palin is a joke just like Bush!! This country couldn't take another joke...so get real!!!
God if you can hear me I have a simple request I pray that you tell Palin to go home and stay their for good and that she is a danger to herself and this country .
How she became a Governor is beyond me .
Anonymous source sounds so much more professional than gutless source or made-up fact or distorted observation.
Oh please Sarah.. Please run in 2012! It would be such an easy win for Obama
She is just a hollow-headed, stupid woman with a relatively attractive face who fell into a position of power!!!!!!!!!!! We women in politics have soooooo much more to bring to the table than she does. I heard one guy say he was going to vote for her because she looked like a hot librarian!!!!!!!!!!! When there are true women of substance in politics why oh why are we spending soooo much time on Palin.
The inability to get a coherent vision for the conservative party is what's at stake. The fact that they keep trotting out this person who has no knowledge or insight into the world at large is just another stake in the heart of conservatives. Until such time a clearly articulated platform is communicated, we shouldn't be wasting time on hearing from the R party.
I'm sorry....why are we still talking about her...did she win??? No.
Let this woman disappear for a long while please....PLEASE>>>????
Palin's time has past, but she seems to be in denial. She seems to be a fairly competent governor, at least based on approval ratings, but is in over her head when it comes to national and international events and policies, as well as her educational background. I hope she starts to realize that and goes back to Alaska and learns to keep her mouth shut. Right now I think she is doing herself a disservice.
OTOH, if she got nominated (!!) for some serious spot in 2012, that would not only show just how desperate the GOP was to cater to women and minorities, but it would also be a big gift to the DNC. And I would love that, as an Obama supporter.
Go Palin!!
At a time when the GOP should be doing some soul searching and deciding how to rebuild the strength of the party, they are giving this "whack job" entirely too much face time. I think the party should be looking to include more moderates and centrists, and she just alienates those voters.
I think the best thing the GOP can do if they want to make a comeback is to ensure that Sarah Palin does not go anywhere farther than Alaska. It was a mistake that she was added to the McCain ticket. I was unsure who I was voting for until she was named VP. It's a shame McCain didn't show better judgment by standing up to his party about who he wanted as VP. She is terrifying. She says she doesnt want to talk about the past, but she will talk about the past in regards to everyone else. She is a hypocrite who needs to learn grammar better.
Obviously the media doesn't realize that Palin lost. When are the interviews going to end?? Let it go for crying out loud!
To Proud to be American, Phil in VA, Lorna in NY, Barb, et. al. You are all incredibly nitwitted and have no capacity for critical thinking. Please stop this ridiculous venting and liberal nonsense.
Sarah Palin is just pathetic.
You know I really hope the Republicans hitch their wagon to her star...
cause if they do they'll be demolished. Palin 2012!
The biggest of the "big egos" is Palin's. It wouldn't be fun for a group of accomplished governors to watch a fool like Palin bask in the limelight. If she wants to talk, let her talk, but do it on news shows with real questions by people who aren't fawning over her.
She absolutely does scare me. She has the same appeal as Bush did and look what happened. Is this really the person you want representing us with Foreign Leaders. Maybe she'll give one of them a "shout out". If this is direction of the GOP then Democrats should feel pretty good about holding onto and gaining even more of the majority.
I personally have read my last article concerning this egotistical, self serving, headline grabbing, manipulative woman. No more tv or radio interviews either. Enough of her, time to move forward, there are plenty of strong women in both political parties that can better serve our country.
There is no such thing as an "ugly" woman, so lets rule out that silly jealousy thing
Also, just because someone disagrees with a person or issue does not mean that they are "afraid," it simply means they disagree. Are you afraid of everything you don't like or agree with?
This woman is not good for the country and hopefully the press will end their infatuation soon and move on to the next new thing.
Time to go back and feed that baby that she reluctantly touches once in a while, isn't it?
*groan*... Would you people in the media PLEASE stop playing ringmasters to this Palin circus?! She's manipulating you and you're manipulating her - each is using the other to hype their numbers.
It was awkward...........I watched it. She's a lightweight through and through.
Why this major distraction when the country is waking up to the extent of an economic nightmare which elected representatives on both sides claim to know nothing about?
If the winners are still whining
I just wonder….
What is awkward about this? It seems like a normal press conference. CNN and Bash just want to put the worse possible spin on everything Palin does! Does Obama making fun of Nacy Reagan considered awkward? Ofcourse not ,as per the extreme bias in all of CNN's coverage.
Would someone please explain to Ms. Palin that her 15 minutes are up?
Palin is no more smart then a idiot and I,m insulting the idiot with the comparison. Palin is a want a be but fake always show, she act cutesy
and a Government official should not be cutesy only women who think
they need sex to get their way do it.
NO MORE PALIN PLEASE.
can we please stop covering this woman so she can go back to running her state? my tv is tired of her....
Who's raising her children and her special-needs newborn? Who's watching over her other unpregnant daughters? Oh, I guess they don't matter, Palin just want's to be a STAR! I'm ready for my close-up Mr. deMille!
Hey Lucy, are you on crack lady??!!
To compare her to Princess Diana and Jackie is a disgrace to these intelligent , beautifull, talented and well rounded Iconic women of our life time. You have to be kidding right? I am a good looking woman and so is palin, but she has no substance, she is devious and devisive and dont forget dumb. A far cry , ( and whimper, whale, yell, and scream) from these great women.
Beauty is skin deep, and deep down in there is someone very ugly.
So have you looked in the deep mirror lately?
I just love it that Palin's diva-ness is still coming through. She is going to stamp out the remains of the GOP (stress on the O) that is so bankrupt that she is all they can come up with as a "star." This ignorant woman is a fair standard bearer for the GOP as it rides off forever into the sunset.
Could we please just be done with Palin? Her fifteen minutes are up.
Lucy, you have got to be kidding! You're putting Palin in the same league as Princess Di and Jackie! Go read something besides conservative political blogs, will you. Di and Mrs. Kennedy were real women with real goals, problems, and personalities and a credit to their genders, not delusional ex-beauty queen sportswriters who can't speak above a second-grade level. I take that back. It's an insult to second graders.
I know I am doing that spewing thing, but there have got to be some real women in the Republican party who aren't all legs and no brains, with ambitions and principles, who don't want to be simply a talking head. I might not agree with them but I could at least respect them.
I think the press has failed to present Palin accurately. This was probably an act of kindness. Palin 2012 is the wildest dream of any liberal. If George Bush did not destroy conservatism, Palin will finish the job. I have to believe that Palin 2012 will be as disastrous as Goldwater 1964. It is delightful to watch these hypocrites tear themselves apart
Dems are NOT afraid of Palin. They are disgusted that she was even on the ticket, with her low-intellect, incurious mind and lying, blithering idiot persona, let alone her corrupt record in Alaska. Please – bring her on – we welcome her to the Republican/GOP leadership position – everytime she shows up on TV or opens her mouth, the Dems favorable ratings shoot higher and higher. Dream ticket for 2012: Sarah Palin/Joe-Stan the tax-cheating-welfare queen-not-plumber! The New Mavericksof the GOP!!! That will surely be the demise of the GOP for generations! Please – Oh – Please!!!!!
Leave her alone. Dems can win easier in 2012.
Gee..U betcha if she is the leading GOP candidate that's great for the Democratic Party. Why does she not want to talk about the past yet she wants to dig up straws in Obama's past and attempting to legitimize it. What about her palling around with AIP terrorists.... It's time to forget about this idiot like we've forgotten about Joe the fake plumber
They need to do the next season of Big Brother on her alone. How about cameras at the Governor Office, her homes, her husbands snowmobile could have a camera attached and heck we could follow her kids to school too. OPPS my bad. CNN has already beat Big Brother to the punch. She is on every 20 minutes whether we like it or not.
Oh, I forgot to add pmf, Dick Morris, etc. etc. to the list of incredible nitwits!!
I caught the conference this morning. There is an expression that is quite appropriate here. Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and appear ignorant than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Wouldn't it be nice if the press started covering today's news and issues instead of chasing Sarah Palin around like she's the only story of value. This governor has alot to learn about the world outside Wasilla. To continue this pandering to her 2012 aspirations is ludicrous. She's developed no additional skills since Nov. 4th. Come on CNN, come on Wolfe, get serious here and stop wasting airtime on this drivel. There's a crisis developing across the planet. Can you cover that so we don't have to key up BBC or International News to find out what's happening in our own country?
shes a joke.... please go away Sarah Palin...and CNN, please stop with the Palin stories before I go over to MSNBC and encourage others to do so as well... she is completely irrelevant now and will never be good for this country, giving her publicity only encourages her...please I beg you, stop!
I like the comment that she should lay low, study much, and perhaps try again ... although she will take turns at 4 universities to get there!
The world is just too complex to have this woman even consider a leadership role – you've got to understand the questions the world poses before offering solutions – she is simply not smart enough.
Let us also not forget that it is the "free market" "small government" conservatives that are presiding over the biggest blow out in spending and national debt in our history!
Please stop CNN.
You avow to be the most respected name in news and in the last 24 hours have crammed about 3 solid hours of Sarah Palin's dribble, contradictions, and whining upon us, so much for respecting us.
If you keep that up your mantra will become the most respected name in soaps.
yea Willy Brown...I'd love to see Palin in 2012...guarantee Obama's re-election..her approval rating here is diminished..she is a hypocrite beyond remorse, a basic airheaded cheer leader..I thank the press for all their infatuation of her, cause it does show how lame conservatives really are
CNN take notice,....the election is over. The failures of "Pit Bull" Palin are history. Send her back to Alaska to get some education and common sense before putting her in the public eye any more.
She is an insult to the GOP's intellegence.
If she is to be the focal point for the GOP the party is dead on arrival,....nobody takes her seriously.
Why are we giving this underschooled hypocrite even one more minute of coverage? Please, make it stop.
I find it telling that the comments here supporting Governor Palin are grammatically poor and not exactly from the Algonquin round table. It's the people who elected George Bush because they wanted a President "just like me" who put us in this trouble in the first place. Palin may be a person you want to go huntin' and fishin' with, but do you really want her making critical decisions in a complex world. I think not.
ENOUGH OF SARAH PALIN – she is no longer important to the matters at hand and should not be given any more time or a free platform to prepare for whatever it is she wants to do next. She needs to go back to Alaska and focus on her job while the media focuses on issues of importance – there are many.
Lucy – come on! Ugly women are just jealous of her looks? You must really not be a woman because I can't believe any woman would make such a condescending and ignorant statement. I don't care about her looks. I did care about her stance against nature and wildlife. I did care that she was obviously of only average intelligence. I did care that she was such a right wing religious nut. I don't care any more. It no longer matters, nor does she.
Somebody ask her about Vogler.
I agree, it's time to stop giving her air time, but it is so darn entertaining watching this dilusional woman continue to blunder on. I honestly can't believe that in such a great nation, this is the best they can put forward. Surely, there are some keener minds out there.
Holy cow, how many stories about Palin has CNN had in the last 48 hours? This is ridiculous!
I am really, really, really tired-tired-tired-tired-tired of Palin. Even if she does not want to move on, the rest of us do – please let's get back to business and leave her to the governship of Alaska. If CNN insists on covering her in excess, I will find another news source!
I'm not hatin' on her. I just want her to go away. Enough, already.
We voted for Obama largely so this ridiculous woman would NOT be in a position of prominence in the federal government – nor in the national media for that matter. PLEASE, CNN, STOP GIVING HER SO MUCH FRIKKIN ATTENTION – NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT HER ANY MORE!
Sarah Palin is a prime example of the word idiot. The thing that is really scary is that her followers are just as dumb as she is to think that she can lead any party, even a tupperware party. I love Palin! She makes the Republicans look like the party they really are (the STupid Party).
Do we have to hear about her daily until 2012? Give it a rest!
I agree. Let's put the past in the past, and stop covering this train wreck of a politician.
Keep it coming Sarah, keep it coming and watch all us independents and centrists run away from you and the GOP!! Never ever will I vote for someone as callous and shallow as you.
If it wasn’t for Reagan this party would be long dead. Now the GOP brain trust keeps parading this nitwit out to salvage their base. Newsflash; It’s us independents and centrists that you should be seeking. None of us will touch the GOP with a ten foot pole as long as she is the spokesperson.
What a disaster. I guess that makes good ol’ Sarah the Master of Disaster.
Slow newsday for CNN .... Quit covering this loser
we REALLY, REALLY don't care about her anymore. Please stop giving this glory-hound the press she is seeking!!!
I am so tired of listening to this self-absorbed woman. Won't she ever go away? She needs to go back to Alaska and hunt moose or shoot wolves or do what ever a hockey mom with lipstick does. I just don't want to listen to her disruptive voice any more. Her 15 minutes are over.
PRETTY SOON THE PALIN STAR WILL BURN OUT. SHE'S A PROGRAMMED ROBOT, THAT KEEPS REPEATING THE SAME CRAP OVER AND OVER. WITH NOTHING NEW TO OFFER, PEOPLE WILL GET SICK OF HER MANTRA. THE MEDIA SHOULD BE REPORTING ON THE PRESIDENT ELECT, AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS, AND NOT ON THIS MEDIA HOG. A PIG IN LIPSTICK SHE IS,.. BUT CAN SHE LEARN TO FLY?
Goodbye CNN....
WE DON'T CARE ABOUT SARAH PALIN!!! She's a bimbo airhead who has NOTHING to offer the country but shallow vanity. Not only that, but she has nothing of value to say and is stale, stale news. CNN, quit acting like the National Enquirer and stop this overblown Palin coverage-YEEECCCHHHH!!!!
I love how Palin really upsets alot of ignorant, gullable people.
Ok....here we go again! PALIN, PALIN, PALIN!! Is this how people become so famous by the media taking the ball and running with it? The media just will not let this woman go hide underneath a rock! WE DON'T CARE ABOUT SARAH PALIN ANYMORE! Let her stay in Alaska and look out her door so that she can see Russia again!! And for all the Sarah Palin idiot supporters, why don't you all pack your bags and move to Alaska with her! That way you can all sit around and talk about how dumb you all are since you all thought she could become the next VP. It's making me sick to keep hearing about her! PLEASE DON'T FEED IT ANYMORE MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAY!!
Can someone please tell this woman to get an education, primarily, in
the English language, Reading and reading comprehension, before she "walks through that door of opportunity."
Listening to her and watching her is simply agonizing.
What is frightening about Palin is she actually believes she is making sense!!! Listen if you can (long enough) to what SHE'S not saying. Or better yet, listen to her contradict herself, back track, circle around and basically undermine her own message. The press isn't her enemy. She is!! There are times even FOX News had to agree....
hey all you people out there there is a great verse in the Bible....sorry it's the Bible. But this will really help the thought process.
look up Job 38 verse 2.
It says it all.
PS. Did anyone notice that she never did release her medical records before the election? You know why? Because we would have found out that she is a liar and that she didn't have that baby. One of her daughters did. She didn't release her records because she knew that McCain wasn't going to win and she couldn't see her business being put in the public eye without a good enough reason. She never ceases to amaze me with her bull crap.
I don't believe i have ever witnessed someone so air-headed digging a political grave before all of our eyes! No substance whatsoever! Tell the Princess she is a better Mom than Politician! She should stick to what she is good at. Her 15 Minutes are up. John McCain threw a "Hail Mary" and the American people did not catch it. She is running the GoP out of the Stadium!
Get out of the Way! She is on Fire!
Please CNN, get over Sarah Palin! I can't turn the interviews and news stories about her off fast enough. The GOP has to find a better standard-bearer.
She is a hollow-headed, stupid woman with a relatively attractive face who fell into a position of power!!!! One guy I talked with said he was going to vote for McCain/Palin just because Palin reminded him of a hot librarian!!!! Why oh why ???? is the media spending any time on her. With sooooooooo many other women of substance in politics why are we spending any more time on Palin. Stupid is as stupid does!!!! She's an insult to all of women of intelligence.
Gov. Palin is most certainly NOT going away. She is the voice of the new Conservative movement. The movement that will sweep out all the so called "moderates" who have been dragging down the Republican Party for 4 election cycles now.
Now that the Republican Party has had its hat handed to them for running "moderates," we will start to see more true Conservatives running on items like: strong national defense, energy independance, ending illegal immigration, true tax reform (the FAIRTAX), limiting Federal spending, reductions in unnecessary regulation and promotion of state's rights.
Reaganism isn't dead. It has simply been ignored for the past several election cycles. Expect it to come back with a ROAR.
Hey Willy Brown,
Learn how to spell, okay ? Also, there should not be an apostrophe in ' liberals '. And I do believe you should substitute ' doesn't ' for 'don't '. The idea that you're eligible to vote is just as scary as Sarah Palin.
Palin represents one wing of the GOP, Jindal another, and so on and so on. I wouldn't make too much out of the post-election jockeying right now. In a year to 18 months, different story. As a former Republican, I'd love to see somebody like Jindal take over the reins. But if Palin and her wing take over, the Republicans are in for a long cold night in the political wilderness – and I'll be voting Dem for a long, long time. It will be interesting to watch!
on behalf of democrats everywhere, thank you for making the GOP continue to look like fools. well done, gov.
Alright Obama won..........Palin lost.............can't let it alone can you? can't admit the scrutiny for one and not the other was a fact.........now, start doing your job stop with the comments..and report news..leave your opinions outside the door
Enough, please. Let's move on from this woman who appears to have so little of substance to add to any dialogue.
Can we get beyond Palin? I have had enough of her. Please go away and never to be heard from again. You blew it for Mccain and won't shutup now...please just go away...
CNN, please stop covering Palin. We're sick of hearing about her. Please spend time covering Republicans who will be able to rebuild the party with serious conservative values.
Bye bye, Sarah. Don't let the door hit you in the . . . on your way out!
Palin's ONLY resemblence to the late Princess or to Jack Kennedy is her photogenic smile. She lacks the substance and general selflessness of these two icons. Palin only holds star power among the dwindling population of ultra-religious, anti-abortion, white-supremacist oriented hate-mongers who hijacked the Republican party. Write it off to jealousy if you want, but a lot of highly attractive and INTELLIGENT women absolutely hate Palin because she's just a pretty face on an empty head, and we resent her arrogance at imposing her socially conservative values on a progressive country that doesn't want them.
Sarah Palin says she wants to put extreme partisanship aside after delivering most of the atacks one of the most stunningly negative partisan campaigns this country has ever seen. She also lobs partisan attacks at Congress and the incoming President. This is pretty much par for the course of Republicans. Sarah Palin is emblematic of everything that is wrong with the political environment in this country right now.
86% popularity, OH No! She is popular.
She was articulate, as usual.
But still, she wanted to ban those terrible Harry Potter books, and her son Trig is not really her son...oh yeah, the left has a real good idea of who she is. I can tell by the comments on this thread...you really know your "stuff", yeah, you sure got her pegged.hahahaha!
TO ALL YOU PALIN BASHERS...
REMEMBER RONALD REAGAN
He/She who laughs last laughs best
Prcncess Diana!?! Jackie Kennedy!?! Give me a break! She has niether the intellignece, style or grace of either of these remarkable women.
14 minutes 57 seconds
I'm all for her defending herself against the attacks of the McCain aides. I also noticed McCain himself hasn't really stepped up and defended her.
I'm sorry, she's not ready for the big stage yet. I applaud the Republican party for bringing a woman to the forefront, they just picked the wrong woman.
Gov Jindal, Tim Pawlenty, hell, even Mitt Romney should be stepping up for the GOP. The GOP is going to have make a decision – either continue to cater to the far right or move to the center. I just don't think the far right idealology is going to get them anywhere.
If the media would just ignore the woman she'd go away. Don't you people at CNN (and others) realize that heaping more attention on her just leads to some factions in her party believing she MUST be important? Give the rest of us a break. We survived listening to her during the campaign. There are other Republican Party leaders-in-the-making out there. Go after them and hear what they have to say. Get over being "star struck" about this woman. You're supposed to be professionals for God's sake.
CNN must be desperate. Who cares about her?
Lucy,
You are partly right. Sarah Palen does have star power – like the Spice Girls or Vanilla Ice. Its about in-the-moment popularity.
On the other hand, Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy are lasting icons because they were bright, articulate, and...well...substantive...in addition to their looks and charisma.
Ugly girls aren't just jealous of Palen's looks. ALL women (including beautiful ones) should be critical of her because she aspires to the highest office in the country...simply on the virtue that she is perky and pretty. To use a metaphor...I wouldn't trust most homecoming queens I've met to perform surgery on me. I'd want a skilled surgeon, regardless of what he or she might look like.
CNN, please stop the negative press with this one candidate. I've noticed that CNN has been more negative about Palin than any other news agencies. We need to channel our energy on the hopes of the new presidency and let the past be the past...PLEASE STOP COVERING PALIN unless it is relevant and substantive.
Watching Sara Palin is like watching a train wreck .You don't want to watch .But ya just don't know what idiotic thing will come out of her mouth next. I'm fascinated ! . That's it Sara keep dig'n that hole.
You libs KNOW McCain would have made a great president. Bill Clinton had the exact same problems as Palin. Obama has the same problems as Palin...not very qualified. So let's all be fair (I know that's hard for you libs to do), and accept, concede, and admit, that Clinton and Obama lacked some serious credentials to be president. Dems are so short sighted and forgetful of those stubborn things they call the facts.
YOU WOULD THINK WITH ALL THE ECONOMIC WOES SURROUNDING US, THE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WOULD HAVE SOMETHING BETTER TO REPORT ON THAN THIS.
DON'T GET ME WRONG–I LIKE GOV'R PALIN, BUT DON'T START TREATING HER LIKE SHE'S THE POLITICAL GURU OF THE CENTURY. FRANKLY, I DON'T BELIEVE THERE'S ANYONE OUT THERE, DEM OR REPUBLICAN WHOM I WOULD CONSIDER THE GURU OF POLITICS AT THIS MOMENT.
I am tired of Mrs. Palin - I am ready for her to go home to Alaska and shut up !!
the woman is a pig with lip lard smeared on. she is the dumbest thing to waddle down the pike. she should go back to alaska, shoot at the poor coyotes and watch dead salmon float up stream.....at least other than killing the coyotes, she won't do terrific damage.
what surprises me is that she is so unafraid of saying stupid things..
she doesn't listen very well so how is she gonna be successful?
the campaign is over according to her yet she comes back with the same slogans ...joe the plumber blah blah..tito the builder blah blah no substance
how about sarah the parrot go back to alaska...
Please keep Palin as the center of attention – please, oh please!
While I agree that the "press conference" seemed awkward and at times boring, I fail to see how anyone can call Palin an idiot or claim that she is out of touch. Granted she is out of touch with Washington and their corrupt ways but she clearly is NOT out of touch with the people of her state. She HAS made positive changes for the taxpayers in Alaska on many different levels. Why isn't there a blog on Senators Frank and Palosi? Lets see investigations into their role in this economic crisis. Palin is clearly not cut from the same cloth as the crooks in Washington, she is real people trying to make REAL changes. Are you all that threatened by the strengths of this woman that everytime she speaks, you find fault. Look at her record thus far in Alaska and quit complaining that she didn't save the Republican Party! Claims that Palin is "just not that smart" are vocalized by people who are just plain uninformed, I haven't heard Alaska coming to the Federal Government for financial aid. I would prefer a person with substance who has a record of reform over someone who is an eloquent speaker who has never accomplished a single piece of legislation! Listen very carefully, Sarah Palin did not cause the failure of the Republican Party, that train was already off the tracks long before she became their scapegoat!!!!!
ENOUGH OF PALIN!! With people loosing jobs and the economy in shambles who cares about this woman!! Unless she's going to pay my bills!! Now CNN. since this is on the Ticker..you wanted a response. So ENOUGH ALREADY ABOUT PALIN!!
Who "DIED" and left PA'IN the boss???? She is all for herself and it's very obvious.
OH WAIT PALIN – I see a "CRACK" in the door at the "mental" institution. HURRY UP – you can BASH through it and become their FIRST "insane" PRESIDENT!!!
JEEZ!!! Give me a BREAK!!! Have you heard her in the interviews???? She has NO way of thinking on her own. She REPEATS the same thoughts (or script) for every question asked!!!! She had the NERVE to tell Wolf Blitzer to "ask her questions from people who voted for HER"???!!! Doesn't she GET IT – NO ONE VOTED FOR HER!!!! LOL
GO BACK TO "ALASKA AND WORK FOR YOUR PEOPLE"!!! Take care of your kids!!!
Is Sarah Palin auditioning for another SNL skit?
Message to Palin don't talk to the press, leave town and stay far away in Alaskan woods with the moose people.
Maybe this is the death knell of the Palin Redemption Tour. If she truly has designs on the 2012 nomination, the Alaska Governor has to get back to business and show she can accomplish more than mangling the English language. She is showing herself to be the I in team and this will do her no favors with the GOP hierarchy. In the end, her fifteen minutes of fame may be over.
I think the GOP will quickly find out that Palin, who appeals to only a small group in the conservative right, is big baggage and a laughing stock. She will need a major re-make, which she will do too. But on the other hand, the entire GOP is a laughing stock right now, running counter to the need to open up to the rest of the world. In spite of its still unmatched military (true) and economic (less true) powers, the US cannot always act unilaterally.
About time for someone to start stealing her thunder
Loving every minute of it !!! LoL
P.S. Press we are sick of seeing her on the TV
Setting aside the past, there really is not much for her to say, since she obviously has no future.
Go away, already and write a book - perfect title for you... The Auducity of A Diva!
I am sick of truning on the TV to see & hear her, they LOST!!! now go away, she will NEVER be President of this country, go to Russia and run ofr office since you can see it from your house. Please media no more interviews, they just keep getting worse everyone likes a good laugh now and then but she is no longer funny.
Palin, won't go "away" and it scares the crap out of the Dem's.
She has the affection of at least 57 million voting American's and you hate her for it.
I HOPE SHE TRIES A RUN IN 12. SHE WILL BE THE SAME VINDICTIVE HATEFUL PERSON DURING THE PRIMARIES. THAT SHE WAS DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE. SHE WILL TEAR UP THE OTHER GOP CANDIDATES AND MAKE OBAMA'S JOB MUCH EASIER IN THE GENERAL. I HOPE SHE DOES RUN. IT WILL BE A GIFT TO THE OBAMA.
The Republican Party has become irreverent. Just look at it failures. If Palin was the best it could offer then it deserves what it gets...
Kraig-
Bright and Articulate?!?! Are we talking about the same Sarah Palin? I'm not saying she's dumb, but I get soooo frustrated trying to figure out her meandering sentences and nonsensical answers. Sometimes I think she's trying to use big words and phrases to cover her lack of knowledge on the issues.
Hey Willy Brown...Sarah Palin doesn't scare me in the least. It's you right wingers that think she's the savior of the GOP and can't wait to vote for her again. THAT'S WHAT SCARES ME. This woman is no leader, she's a pretty face with a cute accent, and the powers that be in the Republican Party have nothing more to lose, so they're gonna bank on your ignorance to the issues and ride her coat tails to...somewhere. They've realized that their policies haven't worked and that we are ready for a change of power, so they tried to turn the election into a beauty contest. What, exactly does she bring to the table??? I'm not holding my breath waiting for you to answer...
That's why she was still talking about Ayers yesterday.
Sarah palin has charm and personality ... but no substance what-so-ever. The Republicans will sign their own death warrant for the next decade if they continue to allow this mediocre politician to serve as spokeswoman and (unbelieveably) leader of the GOP.
Luckily I am behind Obama, and am happy to watch the GOP implode before our eyes.
Sounds like Rick Perry wanted the attention...He was supposed to be the next great Republican...Keeping Palin in the forefront is good for Democrats...
After reading all these Palin stories and teh comments people make I have come to the conclusion tha Unity and change is impossible its not going to happen. Too many people can't let go and move in, I didnt vote for Barrack but I wish him the best and hope he can turn things around. Seriously some of you need to stop living in the past if you sick of her quit reading these articles and posting CNN is not going to stop posting stuff like this. I can see unity and change is on its way :/ LOL
Enough is enough.
What a goofball and media hog !! Every time she opens her mouth, she reinforces what a diva she is. How can anyone with a brain be taken in by this bimbo????
Gov. Palin did fine. She has great strength, courage to keep on fighting. You don't fool me or millions of Americans. You want to destroy Gov Palin because she is a threat to you POWER. Well, trust me we see through you. FYI...North Korea is closing it's boarder with S. Korea in Dec. Yup, someone's mettle is going to be tested. Well Biden warned you who voted for Obama. I can't wait to see your faces when he starts the draft to fight the multiple wars as the result of his perceived weakness will get America in.
All you guys are just jealous because Sarahs so smart and with good ideas such as the Iraq and good looking and oh just like me. I hope we hear from her more because she has such great ideas for the future of our country and such and makes her party look ready to lead! God Bless!
Once the election was over, I thought at last we could breathe easy knowing she (Palin) would go back to obscurity, along with Joe the Plumber, Joe-6-pack, Ubetcha and dog-gone-it (words that are banned from our household) – but she just has to stay in that media spotlight. If the conservative republican party doesn't understand that all she/they stood for DID aid in the failing of McCain's campaign, and not just the economy, then they are doomed (rightfully) to fail as well. LISTEN to the PEOPLE. And please, Palin, go away, along with your 'no regrets over the 'palling around with terrorist' comments that we had to endure for too long.
STOP! CNN Just stop.
This is not news. We do not care. And you are obviously ignoring what is much bigger news in the world.
Sarah Palin is not a worthy celebrity.
SARA PALIN IS TOTALLY IRREVELENT NOW.PLEASE STOP COVERING HER,HER POLITICS AND HER VIEWS ARE GOOD FOR ALASKANS AND THE MOOSES.
Ya think Obama's executive experience will be more than Palin's in 2012?.........YouBetcha! Take this fraud off the stage.
Bewary Sarah Palin the media is setting up for the Humpty Dumpty fall.
i hope and pray palin is the 2012 candidate for pres. what a blessing for the democrate party. it would be a gift from heaven.
I wasn't aware that Gov Palin could even speak without McCain forces moving her lips for her, so I suppose we shouldn't be surprised that she took only four questions. I suspect that Gov Perry "cut it short" like that because it was turning into another Katie Couric event.
What is wrong with all of you? You all complain about her way too much. You don't want to hear or see her anymore...TURN OFF THE TV OR DON'T CLICK ON THE LINK. All your doing is feeding into the publicity. You all keep telling the Republicans to get over it. Look at yourselves.
She is as uninteresting today as she was during the campaign. She still thinks because she can see Russia outside her window, she has more policy experience than little ol me here in the farmfields of Iowa. Why all the hype?
Sara, you're approval rating is in the toilet! . . . just like Bush's . . . we all can't wait for you and him to "exit stage left"! Your comments are not only stupid but boring!
We are no longer distracted by this circus. She is no longer a candidate. Tell us who's making the $$ off the war and who's stealing it from the treasury.
As a college student I'm curious as to why so many Democrats have time to comment on the CNN site daily. Don't you people have jobs or are you all waiting for your president to give you someone elses hard earned money while you post on web sites?
Obama's first action is going to be to establish the American's With No Abilities Act for all of you with your hand out.
The fact that Palin is anything other than a mother (and likely a poor one at that) confirms Canadian opinion about the mentality of the US and their "hollywood" politics. Come on people, are you nuts? In Canada, Palin wouldn't make it in the PTA let alone real politics.
Enough already about Palin.
She's nothing more than an item of curiosity and giving "exclusive" interviews to anyone that will listen.
Move on.....
My only hope for Sarah Palin is that she listens to Katie Couric and keeps her head down "work really hard and learn about governing ...", according to the Larry King interview, before doing any more intereviews or running for national public office. Whatever helped her slide past the electorate of Alaska, and that is a mystery, will not help her on the national stage; we are more demanding of our public figures and leaders, though one might not think that by the election of either of the Bush men, and the second twice. Quite frankly, I do not think Sarah Palin should run for office again, because when she does she will be up against the beasts of her own party, and she offers far too much fodder by being an intellectual lightweight who has a problem putting cogent sentences together.
So her husband is a terrorist, well he hasent bombed the capitol, killed police officers, and had his rich father bail him out yet so I guess he has some catching up to do. Its an idiotic comparison to Todd Palin, you liberals make me sick, you cant deny Obama knew, he dined, he co-chaired a commitee, and gave a positive review for a book by a self admitted terrorist, just keep whisting past the graveyard, Obamas past will catch up to him. Kool Aid is on sale have another...
DOGGONE IT!! Hasn't this woman gone home yet?
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!Why won't this woman just GO AWAY!
PLEASE MEDIA, STOP INTERVIEWING HER, LEAVE HER ALONE! WE have a new President , we don't need and IDIOT telling what she can do
All of you should just SHUT UP !
I am liking this!
I want her to be the leader of the party, I want her to run with who ever in 2012, especially Keyes!
then Obama will win more than 364 electoral votes!
Why is this woman not tending to the needs of her own family? For someone who wants to be the spokeperson for those families with special needs children, she appears to be neglecting her own. Maria Shriver Schwartzenegger even commented about that on Larry King Live a few weeks before the election. It was suggested that before she could promise to help them from the White House, why isn't she helping those families in Alaska from the Governor's mansion? Maybe the "liberal media" doesn't give her enough coverage in Wasilla.... Go home, Sarah. Your family (if not your own state) needs you. Aren't you planning a wedding for your pregnant minor daughter? Linda of Toms River.
At least no Ayers comments this morning. Seems to me that Todd and his membership to the AIP is in the same domestic terrorist category. Sarah Palin is far from articulate and even farther from becoming the leader of the republican party. I feel bad for her and her seemingly lack of tremendous brain capacity.
Katie Couric has it right when she says the Palin needs to put her head down and learn basic government and civics lessons before she runs for anything else. IF she would take the time to educate herself she might find a lighted path to walk on.
Someone please tell this woman to go home. Nevermind, I'll do it myself – PALIN, PLEASE GO AWAY.
How long must we endure her mindless ramblings, idiotic run-on sentences, incompetence, and lack of intelligence???
The psychological arrogance of this woman is not a joke.
She is truly troubled.
Let's stop the celebrity fascination and recognize she is a person who needs to be keep away from mainstream politics. Even Alaska should be concerned!
Please tell me....
Does anyone understand anything that comes out of this woman's month. She just goes on, and on, and on. There's never a complete sentence.....isn't the Republican party listening....she's going to get blown away by the other governors. She can't hold a candle or moose to any of them. What a mess for the Republicans! And the Democrats...well we just keep laughing!!!!!
Willy Brown, are you serious. Palin is a symbol of what went wrong with the GOP. First of all, the GOP needs to understand that simply redirecting their message to white voters is a move that will cause their party to become extinct due to the influx of diversity in this country. Remember, people of color will be the majority in the next couple of years, and campaigns must be inclusive. Stop using insulting people such as Palin and Joe the Plumber to symbolize the "average Joe." Obama's message was inclusive, and made room for all, not just fringe people. In addition, Palin's interviews are laughable. I can see why the campaign refused to let her speak on her own, she truly not as smart as a third grader.
This country does best with two partiies. While a democrat, I feel that two strong (and competent) parties provides the necessary balance.
However, I cannot fathom a viable, competent, Republican party with Sarah Palin having ANY significant involvement. The parties need informed, intelligent members. One of the reasons Obama won was the fact that he is well read, erudite, and composed. Sarah Palin is the absolute antithesis of those qualities. If Lincoln were alive, female or male, he would be appauled at the considertation of Sarah Palin as a force in the future of the Republican Party.
Can someone please contact the media stations to stop this insane circus sideshow with Sarah Palin. She is a "NutJob". She does not belong in the National arena of politics....ever. Please someone stop this maddness! What is this need to keep feeding this ego manic
Please cease and desist. Blitzer and King both had her on last night and that's waaaay too much. There are many important issues that need covering right now and she is definitely NOT one of them. If I see one more CNN story on her I'm switching channels permanently.
I'd have paid real money to see thought balloons over the other governors while Palin spoke, or some other way for them to express their true opinions.
The very idea that the least capable among them is the one speaking for them must make them crazy.
The only bright sopt in the GOP party right now is "Bobby" Jindal , Governor of Louisiana. Sarah Palin becoming leader of GOP would make William Buckley turn in his grave !.
Please CNN, until Gov Palin actually say's something we need to hear, won't you put her coverage on the celebrity pages
along with the rest of the people no one listens to?
GO BACK TO ALASKA / WE DON'T NEED YOUR KIND OF SUPPORT HERE IN THE LOWER 48..................................OR YOU TRYING TO RUN FOR POTUS ........IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN !
Palin is a pathetic chameleon. She campaigned as a rabid attack dog, which is probably why she was chosen in the first place. Like most Republicans over the last 8 years, she was a mean-spirited divider, all about what she's against, rather than what she's for. Now, after a thorough thrashing by American voters, to which she in no small measure contributed, she blathers that she's not obsessively partisan, and lectures that the party shouldn't be either. She points fingers at those who mention the party's past (you mean the record you ran on?), and professes to want to bury the hatchet (unless, of course, she has another chance to mention the President-Elect's "palling around" with terrorists). Sarah Palin is an intellectually bankrupt hack who became John McCain's Frankenstein. And so she continues to lumber clumsily on a political stage she'd never had and didn't earn the right to. But there are sharks in the waters of her own party–and, when it comes to Sarah Palin, they smell political blood. So to Democrats and the American public in general, I say just sit back and watch the fun begin.
CNN LOVES SARAH PALIN !!!
Sarah Palin is the best thing that ever happened for the Democratic Party. She is the John McCain gift that keeps on giving.
she's the "new" voice for the gop? you betcha, sinking ship.
Tell you what, A Us soldier died today in Afghanistan. Thousands are diying in Congo and Darfur. Please Cnn, shift the focus where it's worth it. Where you can make a difference and really eucate people about what's going on. Enough with first dude's wife
Ya know, I wanna do what's best for this country. Ya know, John McCain should have been president. Im gonna pick me up a telescope so I can see some more or Russia from my house. Am I gonna run for president in 2012? You betcha!
In basic terms, that was my nightmare last night.
I think my horse is smarter than Palin. Well, my mare is very pretty, makes her job when being directed and never TALKS or winks. Listening to Sarah's supporters, i believe my mare is quite qualified for the job,too. Why not? The same pea nut brains and big brown eyes. Seriously, the woman is nuts and has no clue. The only think she wants so badly is to stay at the top of the power, whatever costs, and mind you, she WILL BRING HERSELF IN TROUBLE!
PA'IN speaks like she is in HIGH SCHOOL.... Better yet, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
I "BETCHA" she ran for every office in school to get elected to NONE!!! She LOST the beauty pagent – so what does that tell you. SHE has a "empty" head.
NOW I believe what I heard about the campaign. She doesn't listen and changed the script all the time. At first I was giving her the benefit of the doubt and blaming the campaign as being "sore losers". BUT NOW – she has not SHUT HER TRAP since the election. No wonder her poor husband can barely say a word when asked a question. He's always in the BACKGROUND!!!!
SHUT THE TRAP UP SARAH – JEEZ!!!
The pit bull with lipstick has turned into a major ham.
"ignorant, gullable people" – The Republican Party Power Base
If you look at the demographics of the Presidention election results, the power base of the Republican party came from the most un-educated areas of the country.
Virtually every county within the states themselves, voted for Obama if there was at least one college or university in it. The rural areas, the South, all went for McCain. That troubles me in that it may signal in these areas a lack of being able to think for ones self.
Another day, more proof the American people were correct, GO HOME already...
Ok we had to hear about Obama for who long even before the campaign started. I'm gload she is trying to get out there and really let us see her. I believe the GOP, needs a new face and I would LOVE for it to me a women. We just need to get past not talking about what they are on, who did their hair and makeup. The men dressed in coslty suits and were made up, but no we did not hear about that. We heard more or what needed to be done, but not how they were going to do it. We need to focus on the issues and let the people speak.
I hope Palin runs in 2012 too. Not only will the Dems win but SNL will be funny again.
"I can see Africa on a map!" – Mo Rocca
When isn't a press conference awkward for Palin?
Palin is Walin and Ralin for Falin and Balin and not Mary Halin for John McCalin!
Are the other Governers serious??!! Do they really think that she should be the one running for the Presidency in 2012? A woman who doesn't even know that Africa is a continent.
You have got te be kidding me!! Give me a big break, please!!
enough of this woman already...i flip the channel when i see her.
nobody cares about her but the media. if this is the future of the party, i'd hang it up.
The media needs to stop encouraging this woman. Has anyone told her the Election 08 is over?
Ms. Palin is making a fool of herself and someone needs to tell her she is further damaging the Republican brand. She's still diggin, ya betcha!
Good God! Isn't there a sunset somewhere close to Alaska into which she can be permanently directed? Palin is yesterday's egregious error that needs to be purged from public view forever.
A half empty can makes more noise than a full can
She's far from being bright and articulate and hopefully she will never become America's Commander in Chief.......That would sure send shivers down my spine
Please Sarah Go North to Alaska
Talking about the future actually means you have to have some substance or ideas to talk about. Otherwise, it's much easier to talk about the past while professing that it's the future you care about when you are looking for some limelight.
I am sick of Sarah Palin, You would think she won the presidency. Give us a break PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is a very famous saying "Keep your mouth shut and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubts". This one fits very well for Sarah Palin
She should have learned that by now since the campaign is over. She should keep mum as long as she is does not gain enough knowledge about the political scene in this country. For someone who cant even name a newspaper (not even a local one, if there is one in Wasilla such as the Wasilla times or news) or is not even familiar with the policies of her own party, has lot to learn.
If there is any credibilty in the leaks about her lack of knowledge (political and general) and the prep work done on her during the campaign, she has a lot of learning to do and the sooner she gets about doing it the better it is for her and her future with her Party.
It was painful listening to her on CNN. Her responses seldom have to do anything with the question(s) being asked. I wonder if she ever looked at her recorded interviews to understand what she really lacks.
Her looks may have gotten her many admirers but if that alone was a qualification for a political office Paris Hilton and her likes would lead by a long way. She would loose there as well by a long shot as well.
Everybody is sooooooo tired of her... but they just can't keep there little fingers from clicking on her name...
Ha ha.... its up to you folks... stop clicking on her and she will wither on the vine...
Personally I'm very thankful she's here.... losing Bush and his follies has been made a lot easier... she now carries his goofy torch... priceless!
This woman is a total loser. Plz stop asking her to talk. PLZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!! just let her go back to alaska, hopefully the cold will freeze her lips shut.
Wow! I can't believe how easy it is for people to get behind a computer and blast people. Good thing we teach our kids to be respectful and caring towards others. I find it hard to hear that our country is uniting when people can just look at a person and put them down. God forbid we look at Sarah Palin and think what a hard working lady, good mother, role model for young girls. No let's bash her and continue to say were united because maybe she doesn't have the same beliefs or is different. Take the chance Americans to be open-minded. You certainly don't have to agree with her but you don't need to be RUDE!!
Why do we care about her anymore? Why is the media still fasicinated with her. She was a silly choice for VP and McCain paid the price for it by losing the election – time to move on and focus on Obama and how he will fix the economy. Perhaps the Republicans should do the same instead of dealing with who is going to run in 2012 because if Obama can turn things around within the next year or so, it won't matter who is running on the GOP side.
Her interviews with Wolf and then Larry King last night were awful. I get exhausted just listening to her, it's like she vomits words. I agree with everyone. Palin will not continue to be news if the news media quits reporting about her and LETS IT REST! Is the media asking her to do all the interviews and moose chili parties, or is Palin's camp soliciting all these gigs? In any event-GIVE US A REST, CNN AND LET'S MOVE ON.
I read that 80% of Republicans want her to run for President in 2012.
I know that 100% of Democrats do!
PLEASE CNN, NO MORE INTERVIEWS WITH THIS WOMAN!!!! Her time is up!
one thing about this election is the rubs won't be able to say obama lacks executive experience [smile]
Bill Maher, the comedian put it in blunt terms: "... Category 5 morron.." ... I believe that is a very good description!....
Bloggers,
Many of us are so sick of the media's obsession with Palin. They continue to shove this disgraceful woman down our throats with publicity she does not deserve.
Perhaps we can register our disgust by ignoring their constant headlines, articles about her.
Perhaps our refusing to comment may help them get the message??
Probably not as they have ignored us and quality reporting for the last two years, but is worth a try.
I say if she wants to run in 2012, so be it. We can then start printing up the 2012 Obama victory signs now, while printing prices are less expensive.
Enough already!
We're sick of Palin!!
And if the republicans continue to rally behind her they will continue losing voters.
I'm an Independent voter and was considering a vote for John McCain,
UNTIL he chose Palin as a running mate. She isn't qualified to be a Vice President, and heaven forbid, a president. I have never seen someone so full of herself, thinking everything is all about HER. GO BACK TO ALASKA AND DON'T COME BACK.
CNN....let's talk about Obama dog. not that CAT(PALIN)
This never-ending non-story of Sarah Palin really is a like a car crash. We know we shouldn't slow down and gape, but still...