November 13, 2008
Posted: November 13th, 2008 05:42 AM ET
Gov. Sarah Palin says she will support President-elect Barack Obama and his new administration.
Gov. Sarah Palin says she will support President-elect Barack Obama and his new administration.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said Wednesday she does not regret her interview with Katie Couric of CBS and wishes she had been more available to the media during the campaign.

"I should have done it, yes. And her questions were fair," Palin told CNN's Larry King Wednesday. "Obviously being a bit annoyed with some of the questions, my annoyance shows through."

Palin had some well-publicized fumbles during interviews with Couric in late September leading up to her vice presidential debate.

"Certainly I should have done the interview. And to attribute I think that interview to any kind of negativity in the campaign or a downfall in the campaign, I think it's ridiculous."

Palin added she wished she talked more to the media.

"In retrospect, in hindsight, I wish I would had more opportunities or that we would have seized more opportunities to speak more," Palin said.

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Theresa   November 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

CNN – If you continue to run these reports people will turn CNN off. We don't want to hear nor read nor watch ANY MORE OF SARAH PALIN!! enough is enough. She is a disgrace to the GOP and the country.
Let the real winners be the center of your coverage with real stories.

TeresaInTN   November 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Uggghhhh!!!! I have been faithfully watching CNN ever since the primaries every chance I had. Now, when CNN even mentions her name, I turn the channel.

This woman is really milking her 15 minutes; which been up for almost 15 days now.

Her behavior now – wanting to be interviewed now adds validity to the comments from the McCain aides who said she was acting like a "DIVA" and went "rouge"; her agenda wasn't about getting McCain elected; it was about her personal agenda the entire time.

chelle   November 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

The Moose is on the loose. Silly Sarah should fold up her tent and steal away. Go home and read read read!!! Discover the history behind the state the world is in. Educate herself, learn to speak English in structured sentences, not run-on phrases that lack nouns.
Saying the Couric interview was the result of annoyance is rather like John McCain blaming the tone of the campaign on Obama not doing town hall interviews. Neither makes any sense.

ithink   November 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Don't be surprised if you see her again. Americans can be very fickle
if Obama screws up, republicans will be back 4/8 years. If you have any doubt, just look at history. History tells us one party can't seem to hold on to power that long. The reason is the majority of Americans care little about left or right ideologies, we want an America that works!! Basically don't feed me rheoric, it's useless in the real world

This message is to all far right and far left loons!!!

Ann   November 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

WHO IS THIS WOMAN???????????????/

PLEASE CNN I CAN EASILY HAVE HEART ATTACK
GET HER OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Alex   November 13th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Sarah Palin needs to thank her lucky stars that the people of Alaska have not run her out of town for making them look so bad. Let's face facts here. The ONLY reason she is not ignored by the media is because she's a beautiful woman who knows how to work her charms. Every answer she gives is like the one an ill-prepared pageant contestant gives; a stream of nonsense desperately filled with key words in the place of substance. I'm so sick and tired of the "liberal media" not calling her on her BLATANT lies. Couric did not ask her what she read "up there in Alaska". Couric asked her what she read to keep herself updated on current events, etc. It was a perfectly fair and legitimate question and she is lying over and over to cover her uninformed, sorry behind. Enough. Go back to Alaska and stay there.

ShawnT   November 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I was on my way to work one day. On the radio, I heard a registered republican woman say she "really liked" Palin and would vote for her because "she can manage 4 kids, be a governer, and still look good"...and because "she is girly, tee hee".

I am NOT making this up.

:|

Steph   November 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

It's the McCain's camp's fault Palin is still in the spotlight. By making those snarky comments they gave her a platform to stand on. Now she gets to do what she does best and play the "oh shucks” personality politics that really is her strong suit; If they want this woman to go away they should do what the Obama camp did and just leave her alone. She'll eventually hang herself with her lack of knowledge, lack of intellectual curiosity, and lack of understanding about foreign affairs. She is about 8 years too late to win a presidency based on just a charismatic personality with no substance; we've all seen where that story leads and it's not a happy ending.

Dixie AZ   November 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

It is clear that Palin has already begun her campaign for 2012. It is also clear that she still cannot put together a complete sentence to make herself understood. She makes a fine speech from written material, but otherwise her rambling conversation makes little sense. My advice Sarah, if you want to be taken seriously, lose the folksy speech patterns – pronounce the "ings."

Georgia Gal   November 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Susie B,

It's kind of hard when the she and the media keep talking about her 24/7. I watch and read the news for other things, but then I get bombarded by all this Sarah Palin talk.

Randy, San Francisco   November 13th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Great job Palin! Thanks for helping the Democrats. A divided GOP in 2012 will mean a 2nd term for Obama in the White House.

john   November 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

So many qualified, intelligent Republican wome must be tearing their hair out with this dailey barrage of vacuous Palinism . . . .

shirley battleford, saskatchewan, canada   November 13th, 2008 10:44 am ET

With the results of her disaproval rating even to be vice-president does this woman not understand that the people spoke when they voted? When does she go away.................soon I hope.

JIMBISCIELLO   November 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

JUST GIVE HER AND HER HUSBAND A REALITY SHOW TITLED

" HOW TO SECEDE FROM THE UNION"
MAYBE SHE WILL GO AWAY IF THE MEDIA STOPS COVERING HER.
SHE IS IRRELEVANT....

Nola   November 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Please CNN stop the interviews with this woman – some of the people cannot take her any more. if you don't stop – I will have to look at another news media

Tempered   November 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Dear Sarah Palin,

PLEASE GO AWAY!!!

Sincerely,
The American People

Jerry   November 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

"Certainly I should have done the interview. And to attribute I think that interview to any kind of negativity in the campaign or a downfall in the campaign, I think it's ridiculous."

No Sarah, denying that the interview played a HUGE part in driving up your negatives and thereby undermined the campaign, is ridiculous.

Then again, you ARE ridiculous.

J J   November 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

President Barack Obama November 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

"CNN

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ENOUGH>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

NO MORE PALIN PLEASE!!!!! If I hear the word " Also " come from her mouth again I am going to bust!!"

Are you just as sick as hearing Obama saying uh, uh, uh when he is not reading from a teleprompter?

kevin   November 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Palin is what lost 08! If the party wants to lose 2016, send the Caribou Barbie out there. She's great for sound bites and she was what decided this last election.

John   November 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Go away ..... FOREVER!!!!!!!!

stephen perry   November 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Wow, All this hatred to a beautiful woman trying to help her country, there's alot of tree hugging, peaceful liberals that are very jealous of this woman... Leave her alone, Maybe if you get to know her, she'll help you with an extreme makeover.....Don't be so bitter

WoW   November 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah. Ok lets get you going for 2012, but keep in mind there are going to be some serious questions and testing that are headed your way. You have about two years to get upto speed with civics, history, politics, interviewing skills, platform presence not to mention all of issues. I remember the movie " My Fair Lady " and I know of song " How you going to keep m down on the farm " Ready, Set , Go.

EJ   November 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Who cares. . . Who cares. . . Who cares. . . In 50, 100, 200 years from now no one will remember her. They will, however, study the issues facing the nation today so maybe we should as well...?

I know the economy's tough, CNN, but still....

Bruce   November 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

She is old news...the media needs to drop her like a hot potato..she lost, she needs to understand that everytime she opens her mouth, she doea more harm than good.
I have listened as much as i could stand to her interviews since she lost, and she cannto string a snetence or complete thought together.
Stop covering her...all the media...she is still a devisive soruce in a country that needs unity.

Chris   November 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Even if all these nasty comments about Palin are true she still may have been a better choice for V.P. than Biden and would make a better senator than 1/2 of those in place. I don't appreciate her for her sarcasm but I do appreciate the fact that she chose to carry her youngest baby to term, encourage her daughter to do the same and marry instead of terminating the pregnancy, and stand up to her own party leaders when necessary. Eloquence and proper use of grammar is not what matters, except to those who worship image more than wisdom. Sarah isn't perfect, obviously, and neither are the ones who invest much of their time and energy to appear to be.

Sharon Kitchen   November 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Please..........................that would require a complete sentance.
That would require thought.

Please...................stay in Alaska.

Go visit your pal, Stevens,at jail.

Greg   November 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Don't you all see what is happening? Palin's image is being refurbished.

She's doing plenty of interviews now with anyone and everyone but the questions posed to her are not about the issues; they're about HER and her campaign. How did you feel about this? How did you feel about that? Nothing substantive and therefore nothing that can trip her up. When Wolf asked about bailing out the auto industry, he was asking a substantive question and her reaction was the same as in the past, rambling nonsense that didn't answer the question. Keep it simple and about her and she's fine. Ask about issues, well, you see what happens.

This is purely an attempt to "make over" her image. Nothing more.

Jeff, North Dakota   November 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Keep talking, Sarah! Keep taking the GOP down with you!

Adam Habib Dallas, TX   November 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Does she know what she is talking about?

BBB   November 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I wonder just how soon that pregnant daughter of hers will get married. Her "future" son-in-law probably ran as far away as fast as he could!

j   November 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Has Palin compared the way she answers questions to the way NORMAL people answer questions? I hope she or any of the other candidates competing for leadership in the GOP end up at the top. I'll never vote Republican if that's the best they can do.

Eleanor   November 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

This Bimbo is in serious denial
I think its irresponsible the way she exposes her children to the media evin in her family home
if this is all the republican party has they need a revamp
doesnt she get it!!!
America cant stand her except the media of course and she has the biggest EGO I have ever seen in anyone
All she has going for her is looks and personally I could name at least 15 CNN journalists who are prettier than her
Go back to Alaska, Palin
Everyone is sick of looking at you and listening to you!!!

DAG   November 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Interesting little known fact about the Palins. When she graduated from University of Idaho (aka Spud U) and married, she and her husband decided to try a ranching venture where they would raise caribou. In any event, they purchased 10 caribou, planted them and watered them each day but the caribou died. Undaunted, they purchased 10 more caribou and this time planted them head first, watered them daily yet the caribou died. Sarah then sent a letter to her former professor at Spud U who was dean of the agriculture and faming department, describing what she and her husband did and seeking help in trying to successfully raise caribou. It took about a month but the Palin's finally received a reply. The reply said "staff baffled, send soil samples."

Joe PA   November 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Since when does annoyance equal Stupidity?

Jeff   November 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

So she has some bad interviews and people on here will put her through the coals. Then the "Cheater" Edwards is in the news again and you are all ready for forgiveness. Shows more ignorance by the posters on here.

BTW... Any comment about the "Bridge" shows your ignorance. Obama and Biden both voted FOR the "Bridge".

Vicki5   November 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

When Palin said she did not even hesitate for a moment in deciding to accept the candidacy, I knew she was a fraud.

Dewey   November 13th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Wanna know why she's still in the news. Keep reading below. You are all so threatened by her that you can't resist jumping on here to give CNN more hits.

Jazz   November 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Tell me why are they still focusing on Palin. Go away lady and do something positive for Alaska. You are old news but hey that all good. Next time when you run for President make sure your husband is a Republican also. It look bad to see you go in the voting booth and Todd that there with you.

Susie B   November 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

If you don’t like Sarah why do you continue to waste your time listen, reading and writing about her? I suggest don’t waste your time. I have news for you she is going to be around for a long time. There are already several groups that are behind her for president 2012. Sorry to disappoint you there are millions of people who like Sarah and think she is very intelligent, authentic, and common down to heart person with moral values and will be ready to be president in 2012. You people who are putting her down are making people who love her support her more.

Voter   November 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

It's not your annoyance, dear, it's your overwhelming ignorance.

Lady in GA   November 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Me either. Frankly, I'm thankful that Katie Couric exposed the low level of intelligence that Sarah has. She should definitely keep up the interviews and then run again in 2012. Everyone will now how incompetent she is.

chubbs   November 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

MARRY ME SARAH

AndrewK   November 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

There's like no personally responsibility at all with this woman. There's no depth to anything she says, it's just whatever pops into her mind that will make her seem you know open minded and all that stuff, yup yup. At least now we can let people know we're calling a statement stupid by finishing the quote with "yup yup" or "you betcha!." Apologies for the valley girl talk.

W Spivey Merritt Island, FL   November 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Buh Bye

Susan in SC   November 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Does Palin remind anyone esle of the skater (what's her name) who attacked Nancy Kerrigan?

Lyle   November 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

After four years of fake “change” from the Obama / Biden team, America will be hungry for real change. Mr. Obama has not even taken office yet and he is already backing down from every campaign promise he made. It is becoming clear that that the more things “change”, the more they stay the same.

Sarah Palin is a strong, self-made woman with a long list of impressive achievements and she would have been a wonderful Vice President and could have charted the course for the women of America. Real change is more than a campaign slogan and it is not measured by how well one does in a television interview.

Listen Up...   November 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

To "The New GOP", that about sums it all up. I wish she had more media opportunites too, we've all missed out on some choice comedy ala Tina Fey.

R Wolf   November 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I hope the media will get as tired of Palin as so many viewers are. She is a hypocrit, she goes on endlessly about nothing, she qrates on ones nerves and she has nothing else to say. Please, media, put this one to rest!

Jeff   November 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I enjoy reading all these comments talking about her being dumb, READ YOUR OWN POSTS! Seriously, people around this board are laughable, your guy won! Now all you want to do is blast the Republican party any chance you get. Get over it! Take the higher road, and move on.

MinFL   November 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Quit putting her in the news! She's a has-been, an also-ran. Palin's the one who is completely irrelevant now so quit pretending people want to listen to her!

Other than a select few who actually like her (for whatever reason!), the rest only watch to see if she can stick both feet in her mouth at the same time. You betcha!

Awaiting Moderation by CNN   November 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The Village Idiot speaks again.

a REAL American   November 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Boy, there sure are a lot of mean, insulting things being posted here– you Democrats definitely are the party of tolerance, right? Palin had been invited to do these interviews, she is not begging for publicity. The fact remains that even after defeat, this woman still has a bright political future ahead of her and the American people are intrigued by her. Maybe that explains the hatred from the left!

By the way "Turn Texas Blue", you're not exactly the poster boy/girl for intelligence when you say that Obama's daughters are "much more brighter" than Palin.

Kay   November 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

ENOUGH OF SARAH PALIN. I almost voted for McCain, but then here comes Palin. She is one of the most uneducated, misinformed politicians I have seen or read about in a long time (besides W), and I am originally from Alabama. There are much bigger issues pending. I'm 30. Cruddy jobs that refuse to give you raises, plus my house not increasing in value, I may die with my student loan debt. Half of her wardrobe budget the GOP gave her (she bought, they bought...however it happened) would have more than paid my loans and a few car payments.

The 10-12 hour cram sessions the GOP has bragged about her working through before the election was to brush up on stuff I learned in 3rd grade. I still remember that Africa is a continent and the NAFTA includes NORTH AMERICA....opps, that continent thing again. How can anyone take her seriously regarding world events and leadership if she doesn't know South Africa is a country?.

helen   November 13th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Please no more nonsensical verbal diarrhea from her! So tired of it!

Huntsville, AL   November 13th, 2008 10:19 am ET

CNN-WHY are you continuing to cover this moron 24/7? Do you need the ratings that badly? I am sure I am not the only one who is ready to throw up every time I hear her name. She just looks desperate for attention at this point, and she needs to go back home and quietly fade away. If the GOP decides she is the future of their party, I hope they are prepared to lose the next 2 presidential elections. For now, every time I see a story about her, I turn the TV off or change the channel.

I'm rooting hard for Begich, even though I don't live in Alaska.

Sarah in NYC   November 13th, 2008 10:19 am ET

That interview is one of the things that sealed the deal for me. I was leaning toward McCain but after the interview I realized she wasn't ready to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. That's when I chose Obama.

lucy2   November 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I don't know how she can think that interview DIDN'T have a negative impact on the campaign. People saw that she was unable to answer the simplest questions, and that is not someone they wanted 2nd in command.
I understand her wanting to clear her name, and I do think the campaign mishandled her. But now she won't stay out of the spotlight, and it's too much. Plus even though she's finally allowed to talk to the media, she's not helping herself much because she still talks in circles and doesn't seem to have much to say.
And the interviews in her kitchen? Awkward, and kind of counter-productive. She's the governor! Give the interview in your office, like a professional.

Nessa   November 13th, 2008 10:16 am ET

To Lost in Texas forever:

Sarah claims to not have heard "Kill Him" and "Terrorist" during her speech, which is a downright lie. She said it during her interview with Wolf. Also, just a side note, She contacted Matt Lauer and asked them to interview her, who knows who else she's called. Just remember people, "first inpressions are lasting impressions".

MK   November 13th, 2008 10:16 am ET

My God, will she ever shut up?

Susan in SC   November 13th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Oh Sarah, Sarah, Sarah (insert shake of the head)..... What good drugs they must give you up there in Alaska! You do know that most of us in the lower 48 think you are a nut job, don't you? You are a source of facination... kind of like looking at a crash after the fact.

And just when we thought you were going back to Alaska and console yourself with some Moose hunting....... Sad Sarah, sad. This need for the spot light .... Have the doctor up your meds and WE will be fine.

Dewey   November 13th, 2008 10:15 am ET

She is still in the news because liberals (esp the media) feel most threatened by her than any other Conservative.

Amy   November 13th, 2008 10:14 am ET

CNN we are tired of all the Palin coverage....her party LOST!!!

Can you PLEASE, PLEASE keep her out of the news...she is unimportant to most Americans (over half according the the gallup polls)...

We are more concerned about President-Elect Barack Obama and how he is transitioning to bring this country back together....that's what we want to hear....NOT ABOUT THIS RACE BAITING WOMAN!!!

THANK YOU CNN...

Paul   November 13th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Not trying to be rude but please go away. I am so sick of this woman.

Kel in Auburn, AL   November 13th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I don't regret it either. She's going to be demolished in the GOP Primaries. They won't even have to make ads. They'll just run clips of her stumbling all over herself in those Couric Interviews.

Allen   November 13th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Why is this joke still getting press? Someone yank her off the stage!

Cricket   November 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

What would be the possibility that the networks could check their ratings at the times Palin is being aired?? I am one viewer that refuses to listen to or watch one more second of this disgrace to womanhood.

David   November 13th, 2008 10:10 am ET

People enough of this woman who clearly is not capable of representing any state in America There are only 640 thousand people (she represented) in the whole state of Alaska similar to the suburbs in most of our cities. She is cute and a lot of men and woman who like woman like to fantacize about her, but she is no world leader.

joann   November 13th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Couric.."What newspapers do you read?"

Palin..."I read all of them."

Couric.."Name some"

Palin..."I have to get back to you on that"

NOW MY 10 YEAR OLD GRANDSON COULD AT LEAST NAME ONE PAPER...AND THIS IS A WOMEN SOME PEOPLE WANT TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT? COME ON....GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

G   November 13th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I agree with Susan. What the heck is Sarah Palin talking about and why are we still hearing from her? She is so clueless! And if she says "ALASKA" one more time I will scream as loud as I can! If she loves the place so much, why run for the VP of the United States? I can honestly see why they opted not to let her do interviews. She talks in circles and does not make sense. What she needs to do is continue her job as the governor (unbelievable!), be the soccer mom that she claims to be and be an advocate for the special needs kids and stay away from the WHITE HOUSE!

beevee   November 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Ms. Palin needs her head examined. I don't understand why the media is still clamoring to interview her. It should have been obvious by now to everyone that she has nothing in her head except for some unshakable conservative convictions and blind beliefs that are dangerous to have in a national leader. To gain a national stature she first needs to improve her intellectual abilities, gain a good understanding of national (not just Alaska) and international affairs and stop talking like a hillbillie. Learn to talk with some poise and polish. Stop being a hockey mom and pitbull with lipstick.

Stacy from Loudoun County VA   November 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I don't regret watching it. That interview was the best comedy on television. In fact, they should do more comedy specials with Sarah Palin, she is one funny lady! She has to be pretty smart to be that funny...wait, she was serious? Umm....nevermind.

Kim   November 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

GO AWAY...........Enough of this woman, can we please focus on getting this country moving in the right direction. Everytime I see or hear her it scares me. Doesn't she have some work to do in Alaska..moose reform, etc. Seriously, polar bears are close to becoming extent. That will keep you busy Gov Palin.

kathy   November 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

In hindsight Palin says she wishes she'd have given more interviews....she wasn't allowed to because she wasn't ready for the press, it was obvious she wasn't qualified. Now that it's over she and she's had time to study and prepare her answers she wants to talk non-stop. People's opinions of her aren't changing, she's getting to be a nuisance. I turn off the TV or switch channels, rather than listen to her.

spot   November 13th, 2008 10:06 am ET

More cowbell!!!

DebM, Allentown, PA   November 13th, 2008 10:06 am ET

I consider Katie Couric a heroine for exposing just how ill-prepared and truly incoherent Palin is. She is not qualified to serve in any national office.

Peg, Canada   November 13th, 2008 10:05 am ET

So she was annoyed at some of KC's questions thus the reason she didn't ace that interview. Can she explain her poor performance during the Charles Gibson interview? Also, what the heck was she trying to say when answering the question from Wolf about the auto industry bailout?

Oma   November 13th, 2008 10:05 am ET

I just now noticed that Sarah Palin speaks without periods after her sentences. That is why everything seems to run on and on, and appears to be garbled and "dumb". If she ever learns to pause between sentences, llok out!

President Barack Obama   November 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

CNN

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ENOUGH>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

NO MORE PALIN PLEASE!!!!! If I hear the word " Also " come from her mouth again I am going to bust!!

indiePA   November 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Who cares??????? Every time she opens her mouth, her foot seems to fit perfectly! Geez, is she a Dubya clone?

Cruzan Obama Mama   November 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

This woman is getting on my last nerve. Why is she still relevant? MSM, please stop putting a mic in her face to say all this nonsense.

She is a prime example of someone that will do and say anything to get the limelight. How can you now want to work with the same person you vilified as "palling around with terrorist'? I thought he was not pro-America, but now you want to work with him. Not to mention that you were sleeping and reproducing with someone who was very ANTI-AMERICA (AIP). She is just a joke to the MSM and she is trying so hard to soak up the attention that she does not even recognize it.

I for one would like her to come back in 2012, since she thinks that this campaign was so tough. It would be good to see her go through the primaries and watch Guiliani & the other Repubs rip her apart. There has to be people in this party that is just sick to their stomach from all the attention she is getting even though she does not deserve it. There were more qualified candidates out there and just the fact that she was picked shows me how low McCain was willing to go to win.

Let the really educated, experienced, & qualified Repubs get some attention for a change!!! This woman is a disgrace to her party and gender and has single handedly knocked women back into the 70's with her antics.

Chuck   November 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

SHUT UP, WOMAN, AND GO HOME!

CNN, PLEASE STOP COVERING HER, SHE HAS BECOME IRRELEVANT.

David/Florida   November 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Sarah, you are a waste. Go back to ALAASKA and SHUT the Hell up.

CanIcallyouJoe   November 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Stop reporting on this woman. Her voice makes me physically ill.
No one cares – no one did then, no one does now.
-
"In retrospect, in hindsight, I wish I would had more opportunities or that we would have seized more opportunities to speak more"

And she has the gall to call Bill Ayres a domestic terrorist.....

kevin   November 13th, 2008 10:01 am ET

While it is painful to hear her voice and backward statements, if that is the best Republican candidate out, then Democrats have nothing to worry and we should celebrate her being their top dog. She is disliked by most, and as no substance. Even if she were to get some civic lessons, all of America saw how dense she is.

Leonora   November 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

PLEASE GO AWAY!!!!!!!! If Sarah Palin is a disgrace to REAL women in the Political arena.

Danielle, TX   November 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

GO AWAY, PALIN!!!! PLEASE!!!!

Glenn in California   November 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

"To attribute I think that interview to any kind of negativity in the campaign or a downfall in the campaign, I think it's ridiculous."

How pathetic. This shows just how clueless she is. Just like in the CNN interview where she's asked about her ideas for the future of the Republican party. She didn't have any.

"Let me look for 'em and I'll bring 'em to ya."

You betcha.

Maggie from Virginia   November 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

I wonder if she regret her remarks about community organizers.

party of five   November 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

This comment is for The New GOP::: Well said!!!!

A Canuck   November 13th, 2008 9:58 am ET

This woman needs a smack on the side of the head to smarten her up !!!!!!

RJ - Ohio   November 13th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Anyone who thinks this women is remotely qualified for any Federal Government position is absolutely insane! She's an idiot.

Joyus   November 13th, 2008 9:56 am ET

So... let me ask this, the more she's in the political spotlight, the more the investigation of all her wrong doings will go unheard of, not investigated, no air time on that! What kinf of example is this for future politicians? We ant an investigation of her done! She states in her interviews that all is "fair game" so why not investigation of her wrong doings? Will it be put off until 2012? This is not fair!!!!!
We demand justice!

Rob Johnson   November 13th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Feeling the emotion of regret requires a level of reflection and self-awareness that I don't think Palin possesses.

Say what you want about her, she doesn't lack for confidence. Like Bush, she is firmly convinced that she has never done anything wrong.

No wonder the Republicans love her so much....

Nancy   November 13th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I thought after the election that would be the end of the news coverage of Sarah. Please stop..We've had enough of her to last a life time.

Joe Pub   November 13th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I am completely surprised by the number of hateful liberals that post on CNN. The funny thing is that they tend over scrutinize Palin and the one comment that is sooo anti- Liberal but yet the left seems to put out is "Go home and take care of your children". Any other non Republican that would have the same family structure would be applauded for their "independent spirit" but not if you are a conservative because those rules don't apply then. Stop the Palin bashing already. And the other thing that kills me is the so called "lack of experience" arguement. Hello... she is a Governor and she was a mayor. Answer me this, what makes Obama soo much more experienced?

Jane MN   November 13th, 2008 9:54 am ET

During the campaign, Palin’s ignorance scared me. But what has scared me even more is the fact she didn’t realize it.

Yea right!!   November 13th, 2008 9:53 am ET

I will continue to pray for her, our leaders, our country, & the world. Can't we all just get along, love one another, & stop the hate.

Steve   November 13th, 2008 9:53 am ET

I don't understand why Palin is such a "hot" interview post-election. We don't really care what she has to say, and if you're going to give her the air time to repair her reputation, then you are obligated to ask her difficult policy questions about the problems the country faces.

Marcus Riley Philadelphia, PA   November 13th, 2008 9:51 am ET

"In retrospect, in hindsight"....still trying your best to use those fifty cent words in order to sound intelligent, aren't you, Sarah?
People who are not intelligent should not run for office. Period.

Pat Pa.   November 13th, 2008 9:51 am ET

I say, " Do all the interviews you want with her. Let her speak all she wants ", BECAUSE, every time she opens her dumb mouth we get even sicker of listening to her. This way, she won't have a snowballs chance in hell for any future elections.
She sure is an air head and she has no clue at all about what is even going on in the real world.
Pray that Steven loses.

Joyus   November 13th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Sarah Palin when asked about her pregnant daughter said that "she would be a great advocate for teen pregnancy! This lady is a loon and she is so self centered it is pathetic! I dare the media to leave her alone we will see even more of her some how some way. It's hard to believe her stoke of stupidity has gotten her this far... Are people really listening to what she says? So much contradiction.... just a liar like I've never seen before. I'm sick of her and the news for even giving her all this air time!

Gus   November 13th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Quit giving this woman attention folks.

Sheri   November 13th, 2008 9:50 am ET

PLEASE make her go away!!!!

Wes   November 13th, 2008 9:50 am ET

The press is absolutely obsessed with this verbal train wreck.

Lauren   November 13th, 2008 9:49 am ET

I wish she would just go away and shutup!!!!!

Crucker   November 13th, 2008 9:49 am ET

I have to agree with all that say this lady is not newsworthy. Please stop covering her. No more tv shows. Please let her go away. I beg of you!

ryh100   November 13th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Why are we still talking about this woman. She lost. PLEASE STOP TRYNG TO SHOVE HER DOWN OUR THROATS!!!!!

Arlene, Illinois   November 13th, 2008 9:47 am ET

In a couple of weeks it will be, Sarah Who!

arc, Lugano CH   November 13th, 2008 9:46 am ET

This white trash windbag is beginning to believe her own hype....

avatar   November 13th, 2008 9:46 am ET

oh man.. now the media is playing her.. They know they will get something out of her so the general public will have some laughs.. GOP should shut her down somehow.. Obama would love this woman to death.. The more she speaks, the more people will vote for him again in 2012.. I will not surprise me at all a few months from now, Palin will announce to be an independent b/c NONE of the party wants her..

wwf   November 13th, 2008 9:46 am ET

The lady does not get it. Her and Bush have at least one thing in common. They both live in denial.

Margarita   November 13th, 2008 9:46 am ET

I'm sorry the part where she offered Michelle Obama advice on raising her children, that' hard to digest especially since I heard her daughter said she fell back on her school work while her mother was campaining. Michelle and Barack alway made sure their daughters were well grounded and stayed in school.

I don't think the Obama's needs advice from "jumping all over the place" Sarah.

ryh100   November 13th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Why are we still talking about this woman. She lost, STOP TRYING TO SHOVE HER DOWN OUR THROATS!!!!

NYC Liberal   November 13th, 2008 9:44 am ET

When will she go back to her igloo and keep an eye on Russia through her binoculars?

Abuse of power   November 13th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Please keep Palin in the news to remind us of the Republican Party's bizarre complacency with mediocrity these days. The governor reminds me why I left the GOP.

francheska ;-)   November 13th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Can someone explain why people are still listening to this woman? Her ticket lost. She is still like a deer in headlights when you ask her a question she does not have a ready made answer for. She is still talking like she is out campaigning and out of one breathe still attacking President-Elect Obama about Ayers and out of the other breathe she is saying she would like to work with him. She has been on every news channel, giving out interviews to anyone who will listen to her and she is still showing a profound lack of knowledge on the economic situation we are in. Why is the media still cramming her down our throats?

former gop   November 13th, 2008 9:42 am ET

The reason the public is so fascinated with her is the same reason people chicken neck to gawk at a car accident. She has "side show" appeal.

NewAmerica   November 13th, 2008 9:42 am ET

I think the only people fascinated by Sarah Palin are the media and Sarah Palin. The rest of us would like to just move on. She is not going to say anything thoughtful or relevant, so unless CNN has evolved into People magazine, please cease these juvenile journalism.

Chuck   November 13th, 2008 9:41 am ET

The new line of Republican candidates in 2012 will surely outperform her when they get to debate. This woman displays a lot of ambition, however, ambition is no match for intelligence, common sense and sound judgment. History has proven that former VP losers never, ever get to become President.

Michael, Houston Texas   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I can't stomach this anymore. Hey Palin, being annoyed and being stupid are two different things. You are the one who answered the questions, you are the one that claimed to have all this 'executive" experience. It's funny now that she is trying to look like the innocent victim. You a clueless dimwit azz backwards neck, and that was evident from the first time you opened your mouth. Most of us knew nothing about you and we were better off not knowing who you are. Most of us here in the, as you put it, lower 48, are still baffled on how did you get elected Govener, I guess the cold slows down the brain cells up there. You are the reason why McCain got beat so badly. We the 65 million knew that there was no way in hell that we were going to allow you to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. Not only will you more than likely never win another election in your home state, you will not even make it to the final cut in the Republican primaries. You are just another Paris, Brittney and Amy Winehouse to us...people we laugh at and create jokes from. Now go away, no better yet stick around a little bit longer. Because everytime you open your mouth, we get to see your interviews IQ drop.

norb   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Isn't she the voice of the clown at Jack in the Box?

tammy   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

This woman cannot string a proper sentence together! Sarah, go away!

Nevada dude   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

STILL IN DENIAL. THATS WHATS WRONG WITH THE GOP.

geecee827   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Sarah just cannot put a coherent sentence together. When she speaks, her sentences are disjointed and incomprehensible and she fills in her comments with unnecessary parentheticals that just don't make any sense. She may be able to read off a teleprompter or a written piece of paper, but off the cuff, she is just plain horrible.

I hope she does try to run for national office in 2012 and 2016. She will lose each time, and then, maybe, she'll finally get the message! We can only hope.

Reality   November 13th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Doesn't this stupid woman get it? Who is feeding her the line that she has a snowball's chance in hell of every occupying the White House? The overwhelming majority of Americans cannot abide her and thinks she is not only stupid, but mean-spirited and completely dishonest. Ted Stevens is going to lose his seat; that is now apparent. So, it's back to Alaska and moose hunting for you, Sarah. And good riddance!

Pat in IL   November 13th, 2008 9:39 am ET

After all that coaching.......she still can't speak a real sentence!

MG   November 13th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Please stop running stories about this mean and selfish person. The election is over and her team lost, just incase you didn't hear. Thanks.

mj   November 13th, 2008 9:39 am ET

The saddest thing about Palin is that the more she seeks the limelight the more her lack of knowledge shows through. She would be great as a new Britney Spears or low level talk show host–like Rosie ODonnell but to be in politics is just frightening. Do you notice that as she speaks to the press now, it is all about her. Try to imagine her tackling the problems that Obama is now tackling. She should be quiet and try to get some education about speaking skills, the nation and the world. How sad for the republicans to have her represent them when there are so many better qualified republicans out there.

Dave   November 13th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Poor Palin. How dare the elite liberal media make her look ignorant by asking her questions and expecting a concise, reasonable, well thought out answer.

Palin shouldn't regret doing the Couric interview. She should regret how she presented herself. Proud, arrogant ignorance only gets you so far.

Robin in SC   November 13th, 2008 9:39 am ET

I will say this woman has backbone and a thick skin, or she's simply too self-absorbed to realize that the more she says the more ridiculed she is. She definitely is a beautiful woman, but beauty doesn't cut it anywhere but in pageants! Even Miss America has to be able to speak in coherent sentences!

NYC Liberal   November 13th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Can she please go back to her igloo and watch Russia through her binoculars!

Gayle   November 13th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Why for the life of me is she still in the news. Palin is dangerous and its not even funny anymore. This woman has spoken more lies and tried to divide this country in no way that I have seen in a long time. As a woman I want her to go back to her state and shut the heck up already. Let it go already.

Ralph   November 13th, 2008 9:37 am ET

GO AWAY!
The most brilliant tactical move the McCain campaign did was keep Palin quiet. They have readily admitted that she did not have a clue what she was talking about.

These image interviewers are proving that. The woman can't think for herself or speak. She answers questions in prepared soundbites that she repeats 2-3 times over the course of one answer.

It's sad when you see someone at that level of influence and say to yourself, "My God, I'm smarter than that person".

It happened with Bush, and now her. Like Bush, I guess she'd be fun at a summer bbq, which seems to be the level of expectation amongst her base. Sad, really.

DW   November 13th, 2008 9:37 am ET

She has a whole lot of noise to make now. you know the say keep quiet and thought to be a fool.... well she has removed all doubt. She needs to give a lot more interviews and hog the airwaves may be 2 or 3 per day. She will self distruct.

Truth Hurts   November 13th, 2008 9:36 am ET

Who cares? Too bad she did not give these interviews, when she was running!!!

Sandra   November 13th, 2008 9:36 am ET

Why does Palin bring out the "best" in those on this board? I wish she were Governor of California instead of Alaska. She works for the people, She is not a polished politician who speaks well from a teleprompter. Too bad people cast their vote based on being a smooth talker making empty promises instead real substance. What will everyone do when they realize Obama can't really walk on water?

Ken in NC   November 13th, 2008 9:36 am ET

It's nice to know that President elect Obama does not hold a grudge. I just herd the news that he wants "Caribou Barbie" in the White House. It is said that the First Family is in need of a qualified person to clean up after the "First Pooch".

It's good to know that she is good for something.

Greg in MN   November 13th, 2008 9:35 am ET

The timer on her 15 minutes went off a LONG time ago MSM...move on to something else.

60 year old, white female for Obama   November 13th, 2008 9:35 am ET

I don't know how interviewers can keep a straight face when Palin goes on and on and on and on ...contradicting herself, avoiding answers, butchering the English language with every run on sentence and terrifying the thinking members of the Republican party that she will succeed in capturing the "base" thus destroying any chance to regain power.

I wonder how many voters out there would like to claim to be the "one vote" she may have cost John McCain????

anonymous in Big D   November 13th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Go Sarah!!!! Palin 2012!!! Down with Barry – go Palin!

Chris   November 13th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Geez, every time this woman opens her mouth, she removes all doubt about her lack of the qualities and experience it takes to be a top leader. She showed NO annoyance at Couric's questions, because she's was too dense to realize that Couric was really trying to show the American voter what a dip this woman is! The RNC is never going to select her to lead the party..., until maybe she gets a serious education. A Journalism degree isn't gonna do it. Unbelievable! She hasn't shut up for over a week! The election is OVER! Any respectable candidate would at least give it a few weeks before doing 6 interviews in 7 days, whining about how she doesn't believe that being the VP pick had anything to do with McCain's loss. Nice try. Now ...GO BACK TO ALASKA!

Cackles511   November 13th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Would someone please muzzle the Beast Sarah.......The media needs to ignore her and hopefully she will go away and will soon be forgotten............

ruty   November 13th, 2008 9:34 am ET

America will forgive you for almost anything EXCEPT stupid. Remember Dan Quale? They never forgave him for "POTATOE". Palin has proven she is not smart about a LOT of things. I am a Republican. Have been all my 76 years but if the Republicans only have Palin to offer I will become a Democrat. She acts like a seven year old kid playing government. Does she EVER stop talking?

Helen, NC   November 13th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Alaskans must not be that bright, if Sarah is the only one who can represent them.

m. mckenzie   November 13th, 2008 9:33 am ET

SARAH PALIN – Go back to Alaska, you are soooooo useless and uninformed. You have no business even remotely considering a future in politics. John McCain was obviously out of his mind to select you as his running mate. You need to wisen up.

Michaela   November 13th, 2008 9:33 am ET

WHY do the liberal lefties all seem to have so much free time to wait for these McCain/Palin storie to come out so they can get their busy little fingers going to bash away. Are they trying to see who can come up with the most crative tear down of John McCain and Sarah Palin. Let's remind them of a few things:
47% f Americans VOTED FOR THEM!!
McCain/Palin ticket was AHEAD in the polls until the financial crisis in September.
Barack Obama NEEDED the Clintons to go out and campaign for him regularly to keep him up in the polls. (After of course all of his bloggers pointed out that after the primaries Obmaa would NOT need her and and surge ahead in the polls...hhhmmmm-didn't happen did it!) You were all bashing Hillary Clinton UNTIL Obmama need her to win.

So I guess it comes down to the fact that most fo these comments are left liberal views and most Republicans and Independents that supported McCain/Palin are out WORKING and not waiting for Handouts!

d   November 13th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Lets tell the truth she not ready to run this government and the way she's going not even Alaska State house either. She shouldn't regret that interview I for one thank her it let me know that McCain was out of touch and doing anything to win. But this could have been a dangerous pick if they would have won. Thank God that they didn't.

Nessa   November 13th, 2008 9:33 am ET

To Lost in Texas forever:

Sarah claims to not have heard "Kill Him" and "Terrorist" during her speech, which is a downright lie. She said it during her interview with Wolf. Also, just a side note, She contacted Matt Lauer and asked them to interview her, who knows who else she's called. Just remember people, "first inpressions are lasting impressions".

Mike   November 13th, 2008 9:32 am ET

All I have to say is that if she couldn't handle the easy questions that "Kathie C" presented. One being, name one source you obtain your information about world views? Come on, my two middle school children could have named 4 right off the top of their heads w/o thinking. She is still getting easy interviews and still can't string a good throught together... Hey if this is what the GOP wants for 2010 to start campaging. I say – Let the games begin... She ready needs to take herself out of the limelight for a while and think about going back to school. Even if they felt that Obama was a celebrity at least he was a smart celebrity. This chick is clueless!

Georgia Gal   November 13th, 2008 9:32 am ET

I'm with you Barb. I always thought Hillary was too devisive and I never thought I'd vote for her for President, but I swear if it came down between her & SP, I'd choose to vote for HRC in heartbeat!

Deb   November 13th, 2008 9:32 am ET

She's still in the news because the media thinks we care. All they're doing is trying to refuel the fire and we're letting them. As a first step, stop commenting on these particular blog articles (about Palin) and move on to other subjects. The sooner we show we don't care, the sooner she'll go away.

Frantz   November 13th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Palin 2012, what's next?
A ticket Palin/Joe the Plumber.

Terry   November 13th, 2008 9:31 am ET

That she does not regret that interview is simply another nail in her "ignorance" coffin. I mean that respectfully, as the true definition of ignorance is simple: not knowing.

Tom in Delaware   November 13th, 2008 9:31 am ET

That right Sarah, Joe Biden doesn't regret his interview either...the difference is that after Biden's bloated explanation about FDR going on TV after the '29 Stock Market crash Katie Couric turned to the camera and said, "As you can see, Joe Biden is deeply concerned about the plight of the American Family."

That's not journalistic softball....it's 'T'-Ball.

Spencer/NY to VA   November 13th, 2008 9:30 am ET

She should regret everything that comes out of her mouth.

Amy   November 13th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Why are we still talking to this idiot?

Georgia Gal   November 13th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Is it just me or is it like fingernails on a chalkboard when she talks with anyone else?? This woman just completely and totally grates on my nerves.

I so wish the media would stop talking to her and she would stop talking to the media. I don't want to hear anything about her or from her any more!

SAM   November 13th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Sarah offered to Help Pres. Elect Obama. We could use her to watch Russia from her Kitchen as part of the Homeland Security Initiatives.

Connie, MD   November 13th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Since listening to Sarah, I realy appreciate my English teachers more than ever.

Sarah is the poster child for why kids should stay in school.

Jeremiah   November 13th, 2008 9:28 am ET

She is who she is.

She does not pretend to be somebody else like so many other politicians do.
Some pretend to be Muslims when they are not.
Some pretend to be Elitists when they are not.
Some pretend to be Gun Lovers when they are not.
Some pretend to be anti abortionists when they are not.
Some pretend to be White when they are not.
Some pretend to be God when they are not..

Give Sarah a break !!!

Terry   November 13th, 2008 9:27 am ET

She is so uncooth. After losing an election, NOBODY does what she's doing. Bless her heart, she just keeps showing how unsavy & unknowledgeable she really is.

Poor, poor, Alaska. It's abviously been someone else, maybe Todd Palin, who has done so much for that great state.

And noone truly cares enough for Ms. Palin to point out to her the error of her ways.

Amanda, MI   November 13th, 2008 9:26 am ET

In the words of Judge Judy, "beauty fades, dumb is forever".

BM   November 13th, 2008 9:26 am ET

Let go of the string, people! This woman is a helium head!

Mike   November 13th, 2008 9:26 am ET

Please make her go away. I think it's time to go back to Alaska and zip it for a few years...then after she has time to realize how grossly unqualified she appears to the American people, she can come back. But, until then, please make her go away and shut up.

Frostlanta   November 13th, 2008 9:26 am ET

This lady is really clueless; Go home and fix Alaska.

OBAMA 2012

America Won   November 13th, 2008 9:25 am ET

She's scarier than Al Quaeda. We really dodged a bullet.

Helen   November 13th, 2008 9:25 am ET

When will this joke end? Palin your 15 minutes is up!

Virginia   November 13th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Palin said since the election that she expects Pres. Obama to bring about programs for children such as her latest, born with Downs Syndrome. Right now, that isn't a priority, but I would like to add my opinion. No one asked her to have all those children, and a woman in her mid 40's is more likely to have a child such as this. This has been known for years. How would a little birth control on her part have prevented this from happening? What utter nonsense to expect our president to take care of her child! The more I see and hear of this brain dead barbie the less I want her to insert herself into our politics. Stay in Alaska and when your term as governor is done, fade away.

Mike in Ohio   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Palin's future is not in the White House, nor in the Senate. It is as a radio or TV talk show host, a female Rush Limbaugh. There, she will be able to say whatever sort of incoherent nonsense she wishes, and will be able to maintain a loyal following of deluded right wingers who will be only too happy to accept uncritically anything that comes out of her mouth. Don't pity her. It should pay well.

Tina   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Go Away Please............It's a good thing the campaign had the fortitude to preclude her from interviews............She is clueless............and does not have the intellect to express herself in any way shape or form like a VP or god forbid President........I mean come on Shout out and the other ridiculous words she uses............The GOP needs to take this time to come up with bipartisan ideas that will be inclusive of the way the country is and not polorizing like this lady is............

Tracey, LA   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

I hope she keeps talking because it shows the world that the GOP really doesn't care about education. This woman is ill equipped to handle major complex issues. Her language speaks volumes about her limitations.

"A thinking man unable to communicate is no better than those who can not think"–Pericles

Sarah is someone who can not think. I think this country needs thinking men and women who can communicate. Thank goodness for Barack Obama.

Anonymous   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

"Obviously being a bit IGNORANT with some of the questions, my IGNORANCE shows through."

Fixed

dwh   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

It still annoys me to listen to her during interviews. She just rambles on and on. You know what I'm talking about if you watched Larry King last night. I finally had to turn it off. It's hard to make sense of what she is saying, or trying to say.

Ian   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Speak more? Really?

Scott Tucson   November 13th, 2008 9:23 am ET

I imagine Obama and Biden wish they had shut their traps in various interviews they've botched up. But considering the press coverage Sara Palin is receiving nowadays, one would think she won the election. Of course in about three years time most of the nation would wish that was so.

Ken in NC   November 13th, 2008 9:22 am ET

To have more interviews you must have something to say and then you must know how to say it. Beating around the Moose is not answering a question and stringing together words, that do not a sentence form, makes not you the master of the language of English.

Papagano   November 13th, 2008 9:22 am ET

As Jay Leno said, thousands of people have contacted Palin urging her to run in 2012 – all Democrats.

My post is unique   November 13th, 2008 9:21 am ET

I like Sarah.

Mike   November 13th, 2008 9:21 am ET

She keeps blaming the media and the "Couric" interview but have listen to the lastest rounds of interviews. She a rambling fool – that don't know when to shortern her statements. That's what got her in trouble with the "Couric" interview. She's does not need to be on any national stage. period. Come on my teenagers could have immediately come up with three sources of information e.g. local news papers, NY Yorktimes, wallstreet, USA today... She is dumb as a door knob... Stop it already....

Rorschach   November 13th, 2008 9:20 am ET

"Obviously being a bit annoyed with some of the questions, my annoyance shows through." - Palin

"Annoyed" = she didn't know the answers and was therefore annoyed that she looked like a complete ignoramus. So it's Couric's fault, of course.

How about that famous "Personal Responsibility", Palin?

Susan   November 13th, 2008 9:20 am ET

I actually tried my best to listen to Palin's interview on LKL last night and I lasted maybe 15 minutes. She wore me out trying to "translate" whatever language she speaks into acceptable and appropriate English. The woman cannot put together a coherent sentence! I truly cannot tell you one thing she said - she just goes on and on and on and on.........

Barb, FL   November 13th, 2008 9:19 am ET

I wasn't crazy about Hillary, but at least she has a brain. This woman is an idiot.

Phil, Ashburn, VA   November 13th, 2008 9:19 am ET

What's with the run on sentences? How can this be presidential material?

Beth from Virginia   November 13th, 2008 9:18 am ET

I still fail to understand why she thought Couric's question about which newspapers she reads was irrelevant. I regularly read the Washington Post, New York Times, and USA Today. Next question?
She has been very critical of the press when truly the press has just been doing its job. It's her own party that seems to be throwing her under the bus.

Rita, MA   November 13th, 2008 9:18 am ET

"Obviously being a bit annoyed with the questions, my annoyance shows through"–Sarah Palin

This woman is a moron and can't speak proper English. Send her to Cuba and let the Cubans teach her how to speak. Apparently our public schools didn't do a very good job.

When Barack won I thought we were through with Sarah, but I see she's still entertaining the ill-informed.

Shirley "60"   November 13th, 2008 9:18 am ET

When is she leaving? My God I have never seen a pushier woman than this one. The more I hear her talk with that obnoxious sounding voice, the more I am convinced that she is more of a punishment for all the GOP supporters. She is not only a pain in the you know what, but has really overstayed her welcome. ENOUGH PALIN, IT'S OVER !GO HOME AND TAKE OF YOUR STATE! BE A TRUE MOTHER TO YOUR CHILDREN, AND NOT JUST SOME OVER ACTIVE CRAZED POLITICIAN!

sensible Cape Coral FL   November 13th, 2008 9:17 am ET

I do not like Plain but she was put in an impossible situation by the RNC. While I applaud the choice of a woman, the RNC had many other more qualified women to choose from e.g. Kaye Baily Hutchinson, Christie Todd Whitman, Olympia Snow, Susan Collins to name a few. Palin should not be the scapegoat for an extremely, poorly run campaign.

Alex   November 13th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Does anyone else hear circus music in their heads whenever Palin is mentioned?

Nathan,   November 13th, 2008 9:17 am ET

I would love for her to speak more. The more she talks the better for the Democrats. You betcha!!!

Kentucky   November 13th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Sarah, you said it yourself..."the chapter is closed." So please do us all a favor and shut up now.

welches, oregon   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

so glad Obama is our President. This woman is offensive to not only woman, but to America. GO AWAY ALREADY.

Frantz   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Can't she just go away. The media has some kind of morbid fascination with her, all these networks want to be the one interviewing her the next time she says something stupid.

Lost in Texas FOREVER   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

I wonder if she regrets saying some of the things that made some of her supporters yell things like "traitor", "terroist", "kill him" and other nasty things about Pres-elect Obama? She never quelled these unruly crowds and I would think being the type of Christian she claims to be should would not have allowed it. If I have a major problem with Gov Palin, THAT is what it is. She said many untrue things and claims about Obama, yet she also said in one interview I read that she had never even MET him! John McCain took the high road once this got real ugly and tried to put an end to it. Gov Palin seemed to enjoy it.

Bev   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

This woman is completely blinded by ego......

Bill   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Why does CNN continue to glorify S. Palin?

She lost the election. Nobody cares about her anymore other than the newscasters. I will not listen to CNN or any other channel while they pander to her with free publicity.

kathy   November 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Palin is still an airhead. She repeats herself in interviews and makes no sense. She refuses to give up the spotlight. I don't think she was a good pick for VP and I don't think she belongs on any political stage...now or in the future.

Jennifer   November 13th, 2008 9:14 am ET

The questions were fair? Didn't she complain about the gotcha questions after that interview? Although considering she now is proud of the socialist, hangin' around with terrorists President-Elect Obama I guess she's just trying to reverse all of her statements during the campaign.

Not the case...   November 13th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Why is this woman still news worthy?????

Vickie   November 13th, 2008 9:13 am ET

To the powers that be at CNN:

PLEASE ease up on the Sarah Palin stories. Enough already. I am in Palin overload. Surely there is more news somewhere in the world?

Thanks.

Anna, US Virgin Islands   November 13th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Sara Palin go awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Enough, I'm looking forward to the holidays and receiving my new president.

-E-   November 13th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Why is this woman stil around? Please go back to Alaska and plan your daughters wedding!! America doesn't want you nor do we need you!!! GO AWAY SARAH PALIN

Love Huckabee   November 13th, 2008 9:11 am ET

No one cares what this imbecile has to say. I'm warning you CNN, stop reporting on this inept wannabe politician or many viewers will stop tuning in. She's a disgrace, and guess what I'm an evangelical Christain, and she does not represent me in the least.

I pray that God will judge her to the fullest for her lies!

Turn Texas BLUE   November 13th, 2008 9:11 am ET

DOES ANYONE DARE THE ASK?.......................... WE SAW HER PREGNANT DAUGHTER AT THE CONVENTION, AND THEN WE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF HER AGAIN! ARE THEY ASHAMED?

Jessica in IL   November 13th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Whoa... none of this is her fault! If McCain had chosen someone QUALIFIED....

Not to say that I'm not happy with the outcome of the election!

Jamal   November 13th, 2008 9:11 am ET

That Couric interview might not have sunk the campaign... but it certainly didn't help!!!

christine   November 13th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Why is it you guys in the media won't ask her what she would like to DO if she were to get into office? Especially with regard to her farther-out views.

John   November 13th, 2008 9:10 am ET

please just go away

Brian NY   November 13th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Prediction: The next ticker item posted by CNN will be titled, "Palin Has Cup of Coffee, Shuffles Paper on Desk".

Turn Texas BLUE   November 13th, 2008 9:10 am ET

THE RACE IS OVER SARAH! AND NOW YOU ARE STILL SPREADING LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND I DONT THINK HE WILL ASK YOU FOR ADVICE ON ANYTHING! IF THATS THE CASE HE HAS BETTER CHANCES ON ASKING HIS OWN DAUGHTERS FOR ADVICE, I AM SURE THEY ARE MUCH MORE BRIGHTER THEN YOU!

Clay   November 13th, 2008 9:09 am ET

The best thing the press could do for this country is to drop all coverage of Sarah Palin. Sure, if something exciting happens in Alaska, let us know. Otherwise, let her fade into obscurity.

Nessa   November 13th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Of course she going to say she has no regrets, why doesn't this woman go away. She's trying to clear her name, it isn't going to happen. First impressions are lasting impressions. If she thinks she going to beat Hillary Clinton, she's in for a big surprise.

She's an opportunist, she likes to through her weight around. I feel sorry for Levi. Check out his body language, here is a guy who doesn't want to get married. She's probably threatened him. He should run and run fast. I give the marriage one year tops! Where were Sarah & Todd when this baby was being conceived. Probably downstairs. I don't see how she puts her children first, do you?

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   November 13th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Palin told CNN's Larry King Wednesday. "Obviously being a bit annoyed with some of the questions, my annoyance shows through."

She meant to say her ignorance, dumbness, DIDN’T know nothing about politics. Thank God the REPUBs didn't let me out much so I couldn't talk to the press!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it took me 6 years in college to receive a four year degree. My IQ is 46. I will make them put the truth BACK on the internet about my true approval rate. I get back ta yo……………….

She is so NO in touch…………..

1/20/13   November 13th, 2008 9:08 am ET

To all you people to include many woman who are bashing Palin give it up. The only reason all of the woman groups dislike her is A) She doesnt look like the typical liberal woman (Short haired and manly looking) and B) She doesnt believe in killing babies.

Give it rest I thought you were the party of Peace, love, Gay and happy

The New GOP   November 13th, 2008 9:07 am ET

*** The 13 Goals the reformed Republican Party ***

1. Attack Iran

2. Ban Gay Marriage

3. Death to Rove v. Wade

4. More Tax-cuts for the Rich

5. More Freedom for Wall Street

6. More Spying on the American people

7. Better healthcare for the Rich & Healthy

8. More Drilling opportunities for Exxon-Mobile

9. More tax-cuts for companies that ship jobs abroad

10. More Guns in our homes, streets, schools, & shopping malls

11. More freedom to pollute, forget the liberal environmentalists agenda

12. Stop giving food stamps: Tell the poor to get rich; then they will get a tax-cut.

13. Declare War on Science: Ban Stem Cell Research, & Promote Abstinence-Only Sex Education

agnes   November 13th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Why is Palin STILL in the news? Enough already!

pat C.   November 13th, 2008 9:07 am ET

she was not annoyed...she was ignorant of the answers! she should go back to school and study up on her world affairs. she is not knowledgable enough to be a world leader. the world is laughing at her. that is why we all keep talking about her,because she is so dumb and yet continues to act like she is a capable candidate to lead. she needs to let go of the presidential race....it is over and she lost!!!

CMJ   November 13th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Does she know anything? She has no capacity to look at herself, her actions ("pallin' around with terrorists), and her lack of knowledge – and accept some of the blame for them losing. She is a female George Bush.

ConsciousAmerican   November 13th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Put 'County First' and quit torturing the American people with your media tour. If you have something to contribute regarding policy well then write a white paper or something. These interviews are obviously self-serving and are wearing on the patience of Americans...

fisk   November 13th, 2008 9:06 am ET

Oh really? She doesnt regret doing the interview that let the entire country know she's a joke? I'm not surprised. This is just more proof that she's a total idiot.....

Elizabeth   November 13th, 2008 9:06 am ET

I can't imagine what it's like to be so dumb that you have no idea how dumb you are. Get a clue, Sarah. The GOP wouldn't let you speak. Can you guess why?

Pam Cane   November 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Can we PLEASE stop giving this women more airtime and have her fade away back to Alaska. She is such an opportunist and power seeker.

Thomas   November 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

I don't regret the Couric interviews either. They protrayed Palin accurately and helped the voters make their decision.

But one thing that bothers me. All of a sudden Palin does not regret the interviews and thought that Couric's questions were fair. I thought Palin called those types of interviews "gotcha" journalism?

Just trying to keep the Palin spin straight. Hard to keep up with the lady.

JB   November 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Yeah, I can see why she'd be annoyed...being asked what publications you read daily is a real "gotcha" question. C'mon Ms Palin, just admit you're inept and not qualified for the national stage. Take responsibility for youself – everything negative isn't always someone else's fault – the fault lie directly on her shoulders. Your 15 minutes are well up – disappear now please.

Steph   November 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

An Alaska pin, not an American Flag pin? Can you say, "Alaskan Independence Party"?

BM   November 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

If the GOP wants to regroup, they had better get this woman back to Alaska. People are only looking for a good laugh. She is better than Jay Leno and Letterman right now.

Mike Dallas   November 13th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Neither do we, it proved what a half-wit you are.

Remember, you only get one chance for a first impression, and you have had yours and it was not impressive.

FrankD   November 13th, 2008 9:04 am ET

America certainly doesn't regret your Couric interview either, Sarah. It helped show everyone what a dim bulb you are, and helped defeat McSame. The only regret is that the interview wasn't done even sooner.

BM   November 13th, 2008 9:03 am ET

She should! Couric put to rest what we were thinking all along.She is not a bright woman. Maybe she is relying on her witch praying preacher to put her on the national stage.
I agree with Andrea Mitchell;she needs to learn geography and as someone else nicely put it, she needs to go back to school- Elementary, that is!

Jon   November 13th, 2008 9:02 am ET

And cue the "Go Back to Alaska" comments. Seriously, if that's all someone has to say, please refrain your fingers from typing.

And for everyone complaining about why she is still making headlines, Palin will be in the news for a long time to come, so please get over it.

rich   November 13th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Palin is a diva alright. lol. She doesnt care she messed up those interviews. Apparently, she is sticking it to the McCain camp. I have a feeling she is enjoying doing this just to be revengeful. Now thats a diva "my friends".

wendytexas   November 13th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Geez, Sarah...how ANNOYING to have to answer questions of substance :) !!! She really IS clueless if she doesn't think her performance on the Couric interview hurt the McCain ticket...that was when her house of cards started coming down thanks to the "Putin rearing his head..." mumbo jumbo. She's seriously in denial!!

Anonymous   November 13th, 2008 8:59 am ET

She's an opportunist, she says her children will come first if she decides to run for a higher office. I give Bristol & Levi's marriage 1 year. Have you seen Levi's body language? There's a guy who really doesn't want to get married and has been forced to. Who knows what she has threatened him with. He should run and run fast! Where were Sarah & Todd when the baby was being conceived? Hunting Moose? They need to keep a better eye on their children. Family first, right.

As far as the article above, saying it was an "annoyance" it was just a cover up. My 10 year old can answere the questions better. She never answered them, she just rambled. She likes to hear herself talk. Remember, you only have one opportunity to make a first impression.

Elizabeth - Texas - Former Republican   November 13th, 2008 8:59 am ET

I think Palin was frozen in the side of an iceberg in Alaska and McCain found her.

She needs to shout up and go back to Alaska. She needs to start listening to what she is saying. If God opens a door then she is going to plow right through it IF it's good for her, her family, her State and the Nation. Why is she questioning God? So God can open a door and she will make the decision if it's right.

Go home and get your kids in school, take care of your pregnant daughter and your little son.

But please – Just shut up.

FactCheck   November 13th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Every time this woman speaks, I thank our lucky stars about the bullet we dodged.

Michael   November 13th, 2008 8:58 am ET

For Heaven's sake, she simply wasn't ready for prime time. She was asked to fill a position to which she wasn't fit. And she made the mistake of accepting the offer. Come back in four to eight years when you've studied about issues that affect more people than the issues that merely affect the more narrow interests of Alaska.

JIM...TX   November 13th, 2008 8:57 am ET

If this bimbo is the Republican's "rising star" they're going to be in deep doo-doo for a long time !!! I cringe at every interview she makes...mauling the sentences an looking like she knows what she's saying. An this from someone with a degree in journalism. No wonder it took her 6 years to finally get one:)

KJL   November 13th, 2008 8:56 am ET

The more she talks, the more it's clear that her head is getting bigger and bigger but there still isn't anything in it.

grahame   November 13th, 2008 8:56 am ET

PLEASE. NO MORE..STOP REPORTING THIS IDIOT.

Kerry   November 13th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Go away!

worriedmom   November 13th, 2008 8:55 am ET

she's back! and glad to see her not cowaring down to all the people that were so hateful to her. I think we will be seeing her more involved in govt.

JB, Nashville, TN   November 13th, 2008 8:53 am ET

It's pretty obvious now that the McCain camp knew what a moron they'd tapped for VP and worked hard to keep her from talking too much. Now that they have no control over her, she's capitalizing on her 15 minutes and talking to anyone with a mic. I don't think she's positioning herself for future candidacy; I think she's auditioning for talk show host. She'd probably be really good at that for the Fox/Rush crowd. Think Bill-O with lipstick. Love how she said she'd be willing to work in the Obama administration "even though he hangs out with terrorists." I wouldn't sit by the phone, dear.

Ron   November 13th, 2008 8:53 am ET

How does this woman talk ? Why won't she go away ? Even American Idol winners are around for at least a year. She has only had three months. I think that her mother in law is also weighing in on her.

Mrs. Jenkins   November 13th, 2008 8:51 am ET

Wow, why are we still talking about this woman? She should go underground for a while, go get some knowledge, take a few courses on American History and Political Science, build up her political "stock" and then re-emerge as a viable candidate for 2012 or 2018. Instead, she's pouncing all over the country giving interviews where she comes off even more "dense" than she was when they first introduced her to us...

Susan   November 13th, 2008 8:51 am ET

Why doesn't she just shut up? The more she talks the more proof there is that American was correct in it's judgement to select Obama and Biden to run the country. I would like to give her a "Shout Out" – hey, Sarah! Go HOME!!

Erik from Real PA   November 13th, 2008 8:49 am ET

The woman is a loon. Abuse of power, violation of state ethics law, questionable per diem and childrens travel expenses, cannot or will not name newspapers she reads, winks and flirts on national TV during Vice-presidential debate, didn't know what the Bush Doctrine is, did not know VP duties, denies any negative campaigning (!), tricked into five-minute call with a DJ posing as the President of France. A national disgrace currenlty getting the same type of attention Paris Hilton gets. This is not the future of our American leadership.

Dallas, TX   November 13th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Go Sarah Palin!!

Run for the Senate! You'll be a great addition! The Congress needs more women like you!

Sarah Palin 2012!!!

MD, TX   November 13th, 2008 8:48 am ET

Palin did an admirable job speaking to a media that had effectively become part of the Obama campaign.

Jeff Brown   November 13th, 2008 8:48 am ET

And she is still in the news because?

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