February 10, 2009
Posted: February 10th, 2009 03:00 PM ET
Parton spoke at the National Press Club Tuesday.
Parton spoke at the National Press Club Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Famed entertainer Dolly Parton said Tuesday she thinks a woman would make a good president — but she wouldn’t.

"Somebody said to me, 'Well, you know what - you've got such a big mouth and you know how to talk to people, did you ever think about running for president?'” the country singer told an audience at the National Press Club. I said, 'I think we've had enough boobs in the White House, but hopefully [President] Obama ain't gonna be one of them.'"

Parton, who is in Washington to promote the 75th anniversary of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park, also joked a woman may be especially suited to show wrath against terrorist threats.

"Every 28 days, those terrorists better run deeper into them woods," she said, to laughter. "That's all I can say if we get a woman in there."

Filed under: Dolly Parton • President Obama


arithmetic is liberal   February 10th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I guess everyone was too distracted by the boobs in the picture to read the actual article.

Anna, ATL   February 10th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Debi: You are wrong. Palin was used to get the ultra conservative right wing vote, most of whom were very wary of McCain and probably would have stayed home on principle. The Pumas weren't numerous enough and the issue with them wasnt that Hillary was a woman, but rather how she was treated by the pundits in the media.

Kind of like the blatantly sexist jokes on this blog...
Dolly could have chosen another word to escape criticism for herself, and if not for herself, how about the rest of us?

Independent, illinois   February 10th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

Here is a stimulus package. Refund all taxpayers (that is people that paid taxes only, not every man, woman, and child in america) a $1 million dollar check. That would cos the government what.....$156 million or so. A lot less than $1.5 trillion.

Mortgages would be paid, new cars would be bought, debts would be paid, other goods and services would be purchased......economic crisis over.

john holmes   February 10th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

hehehhe....she said "boob"

EBC, MD   February 10th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Dolly, come one boobs... is that the only word in your vocabulary..

BOOBS, BOOBS, BOOBS, BOOBS, BOOBS......... another dumb blonde.

Mari   February 10th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

DEMOCRAT WONT VOTE FOR A WOMAN????? IN THE 70'S GERALDINE FERRARO WAS THE .......FIRST......... WOMAN TO RUN FOR VICE PRESIDENT! TOOK THE GOPERS......... UNTIL 2008 TO SELECT A WOMAN VP!

AND WHAT'S WITH THE "REAL AMERICAN" COMMENTS????????

WE ........ARE............ ALL..........REAL...........AMERICANS! EVEN WHEN WE DISAGREE.

THIS IS THE PROBLEM THAT WILL KEEP THE GOPERS OUT OF OFFICE............. YOU HATE, LIES, FEAR AND DIVISION...........KEEP IT UP........ AMERICA WILL AGAIN REJECT YOUR VILE POLITICS!

Limbot   February 10th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

This cornpone schtick is well past its frehsness date.

Rookie Prez   February 10th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Too late...he IS a boob.

pete   February 10th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Parton's hope is about the same as Obama's hope. Both gone in a flash. Fear mongering has taken over.

Jay   February 10th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

While I'm not a huge fan of Dolly's music, I will make one observation. If our politicians and business leaders were as self-effacing as she is, perhaps our country would be in better shape than it is. Yeah... I'd consider voting for her in 2016. Or Judge Judy, for that matter.

Rodney Miller Frazier   February 10th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

What? i have great respect for the south and mostly for the southern accent., i think it is truly beautiful and has as much if not more cache then the queens English spoken by a well dressed James Bond, yet when someone says something so ignorant it can make the south seem like a place where every person is sitting on the porch with a banjo and a jug of moonshine, a makes the south look so dumb! so sad...

linda from south dakota   February 10th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

lol, dolly,, you sound so tuff,,,,, boobs= fakies in the government?,, thats for sure,, and presiednet obama will : weed" em out,, thts for sure,, they wont be getting things they got before,,, make em pay out of thier own pockets if they want it,,,,, GET EM PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!!

SJW   February 10th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Please people don't you know a joke when you hear one.

boered1   February 10th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

to William A. Schaedler from St. Louis

No we did not chose the liar hillary because she is and was a liar, we did not choose her because she let her own self serving ahuteness make a mockery of the election, we did not select the liar hillary for one simple reason, she was NOT the better candidate. Pure and simple

to Jeff in Illinois please keep in mind a couple things when you read these comments, sometimes the mistakes are due to carelessness or other causes (I am dyslexic and sometimes do not catch my spelling errors for that reason I ahve a ahrd time with words that start HA for ewxample and sometimes strike multiple keys without noticing I do so. I also tend to write as I think in long run on sentences, none of my teachers could break me of that habit though MANY tired!) but overall I do agree with your post reading some of these is like breaking a code (I do it for the thrill of victory)

@ Denver Dem then run, I live in denver (ok littleton) and if you can come up with good ideas I will support you fully the only requirements are US citizen and 35 years of age.. I think if more "citizen statesmen" were out there and less politicians the country would be better off.

Allen, Hartwell GA   February 10th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I tried, but you censored it.

Joey   February 10th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Let's be honest. Dolly knows a thing or two about boobs.

Texas   February 10th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

This WAS entertaining.....and to the previous comment regarding mental midgets....if STUPID was against the law...we would have to built hundreds and hundreds of new JAILS!

Rick   February 10th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

To late Dolly, He is one, He needs to review his comments on Elkhart and their thoughts of the Stimulus. Elkhart town meeting must have been staged, because the truth is that Elkhart doent believe the stimulus will work.

deb   February 10th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Half of you people apparently either can't read or didn't bother to read the article. The stupid comments on these boards is unbelievable. Dolly did NOT say Obama was a boob. The whole article was just Dolly being funny. Jeez, people!!!

deb   February 10th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Half of you people apparently either can't read or didn't bother to read the article. The stupid comments on these boards is unbelieavble. Dolly did NOT say Obama was a boob. The whole article was just Dolly being funny. Jeez, people!!!

Jenny   February 10th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

The democrats failed to put Hillary in office. They relegated her to the pre-feminism days: Secretary. I'm glad Dolly sees the stupidity and hypocrisy in the male democratic population.

Ladies, lets hope you didn't drop the ball for your sex too.

Dixie Chyc   February 10th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

What? "Every 28 days, those terrorists better run deeper into them woods?" Sexist jokes about women coming from a woman are never funny. A woman that allows PMS to affect her is a woman who allows herself to be controlled rather than being IN control. Can we now make a sexist joke about men? Thank you. "Well, you know who about is right about at that age in development where he is likely to go through a mid-life crisis. Obama. That's right. Those terrorists better run deeper into them there hills once Obama's mid-life crisis goes into full swing, which may have already begun (didn't any of ya'll even LISTEN to him whine (I mean speak) last night?!)

Here you come again   February 10th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Please READ the article before you post. Dolly Parton is hoping President Obama 'ain't gonna be' like the boobs we've had enough of in the White House (previously). As an Obama supporter, I could not agree more. In fact, we just voted for change from the last boob. LOL

Lighten up, people. It was a joke.

Bipartisan   February 10th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Nice try Mark. But yes we did read the story and it says nothing about Bush nor does it mention any of the other 42 ex-presidents by name. And she didn't say she didn't think Obama was a boob. She said hopefully he wasn't one......idiot.

Andy   February 10th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Doing alot for the furtherance of your gender, Dolly.

Matthew, Detroit   February 10th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Barack is definitely a boob. He is losing the support of his own party.

Barney Frank came out against his Treasury Spending Plan.

Mike in Philly   February 10th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

It was humorous joking on her part. And so she hopes a politician isn't an idiot. Who DOESN'T hope that, about EVERY politician? Geez, a couple seconds of levity and distraction. Lighten up ...

Rhiannonrede   February 10th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

SteveMan, I thought it was Tim Curry's Frankenfurter in a blond wig. To paraphrase John Lennon on religion, "Dolly is cool but her followers are a bit thick." What a redneck hate fest this blog has turned into.
Little Rock, AR

Putin still invading Alaskan airspace between Palin's ears   February 10th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Says the woman who sports two George Bush triple Ds.

digger   February 10th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Where in the world do some of you people come up with the stupid things you are saying here. Most of it makes no sence at all. No body says she is going to run for Prez. Palin has a lot of experence in Gov. When I read some of these posts, I am sure some people are on drugs. Either that or there are a lot of mental midgets writing here.

southerncousin   February 10th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Sandee in Portland-Not stupid, you see how they crucified Hillary and Palin. Voting for Hillary in the first place was stupid. It takes a dope smoking village to raise an idiot.

kgeukes   February 10th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Someone Hillary's age doesen't get PMS anymore...she's gone through menopause which is nothing like PMS....Get a clue America....these people are not news worthy or intelligent

ricardo   February 10th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Dolly Rocks...and she knows we have had some 8 years of big ole boobs! Two, George W. and whats his name, who cant be trusted with a gun! I am sure Dolly's wallet has been hit just like everyone elses..Hence, why the Dollywood theme park, third most visited them park in the world..has changed its hours of operation and reported that 08, was it's worst year of operation. Dolly knows our newly elected president is very smart and will navigate (for the republican's reading this...thats someone who leads thru, guides or stirs) us thru this mess that the Republicans have gotten us into! Rock on Dolly!

American Voice   February 10th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Nooooo ...not necessarly a woman makes good president – I will vote for any good candidate regardless of gender. BUT I will never vote for you – you are not cute enough. People said that you should run for president had probably to much to drink that night.

shane s   February 10th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Boobs,lol,well people make no mistakes it is not just the republicans who have put us in this mess but all of these so called concerned poloticians who live so far out of reality, i mean come on how many working americans can relate to some one who gets a 7 mil$ severance check,sen. Armey said this( i was allive durring the 70s it was worse then than it is now) what an idiot, he needs to go talk to Trump, donald will set him straight, we need a washington who will stop beeing boobs and start thinking with the reality of the fact that something must be done or two years from now we will be eating out of soup lines.

some kid   February 10th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

i dont think dolly parton's political opinions should make national news

Maggie   February 10th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Yep. George W. Bush proved for 8 years that he was one of the biggest boobs in Washington.

TexasAnnie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*   February 10th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Dolly, I love ya (loved ya better before the horrible face lift though)..... but politics isn't your forte, so don't even comment on politics, okay??? Get back in the studio and record some music for us, girl. The stuff coming out of Nashville these days is too jacked up to be considered "country". We need to hear some good ol' country music like you & Kenny used to record!!

adods   February 10th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

I'm impressed. Dolly obvious stays abreast of current events.

Mike Dallas   February 10th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I like Dolly's reasoning on that 28 day issue.

Maybe all the conferences with Iran could be scheduled around that fact.

Rob in Detroit Mi.   February 10th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

NO Rob! Your the boob and Fake, now get out of your Mothers Basement.

Southern Belle   February 10th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Quote OMFG!!!!!! What the hell is wrong w/ these idiots. Why don't they just let a Schlub like me run for president, if all the repugs can do is come up w/ dumb ideas like Dolly for Pres. What has she done w/ her life other than write some songs and have huge boobs. Absolutely nothing and if that qualifies her than I am just as qualifed, working in a office and crying b/c the GOP is trying to destroy this country.
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What has she done with her life? Well, she built Pigeon Forge from nowhere into a thriving tourist attraction for Tennessee, bringing in millions of dollars annually for the state. She created a reading program designed to get books into the hands of underprivileged children that now spans, I believe, ten states. Not to mention various other philanthropic programs she has been involved in. Tell me, what have YOU done to improve the world recently?

Lush Limprick the real head of the RNC   February 10th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

The half-wit's physical attributes(review the tapes where McCrypt is undressing her with his eyes and all that hugging) and "beauty" is always touted as part of her reason to be the VP.

Using those qualifications, Dolly you are way more qualified, if you get my drift!

DOLLY DOLLY DOLLY!

Betty   February 10th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

She did not call Pres Obama a boob, and I am sure he will take it all in good sport. She is stating what all of us Rep and Dems alike no more GOOF BALLS/BOOBS that we must deal with for 4 or 8 years! Our country cannot and will not survive it. So I hope he sees the ariticle Dolly is a taxpayer and a voter who, by her American rights voiced her opinion. You are cool with me Dolly!

thanks, but no thanks   February 10th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

A response to the previous article. l live in PA and l will make sure that our senator Arlen Specter get re-elected. He is an honest man and we do love him. l would love for the conservative groups to have someone else running against him in primary. It will not be close. After sitting with other side and working on an agreement, l respect him more.

???   February 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Mark February 10th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Did you folks even read this story? Dolly said "There have been enough boobs in the White House already", meaning George W. Bush! She said she DOESN'T think Obama will be a boob. And she is an incredible woman with a truly inspiring life and story.
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She did not say Bush, there have been others you know, like peanut brain, Carter and then Clinton, what a laugh.... and she did not say she "DOESN'T" she said, HOPEFULLY, he isn't. But alas, it's too late for that!!!!

A woman   February 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Hey Dolly a little PMS is good for the soul. Let thos "enemy countries" know women have got what it takes and if they do not believe it just let us gaig together every 28 days. We can clear them out fast.

Yomas   February 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Let's see...Dolly Parton makes a comment about how women's menstrual cycles would benefit the U.S. in our fighting terrorism and people are more focused on her boobs and misconstrue her comment to be about Obama being a boob. This country is in real trouble.

I guess Dolly can make sexist comments about women, but any man says the same thing and it's "off with his genitals". The American populous is as close to clinically retarded as we've ever come, no wonder.

Allen, Hartwell GA   February 10th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Hey, ease off on CNN this time. We all need a little laughter in our lives, and Dolly is one who knows how to give it. As for the Obama insults, I think that Dolly's "boob" comments apply as well to many in this country...at least 45-percent of them.

Randy, PA   February 10th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

LMAO!!!!!!!!!

shoegazer   February 10th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Relax people,Dolly knows how to take certain things lightly.It is something I suggest a great deal of you do because after reading alot of these posts,it becomes very clear that the level of intelligence at times is in worse shape than the economy.Now having Dolly run as an independent teamed with that porn star that some folks want to draft,well,I'd say that would be some sort of"dream ticket"........

Rob   February 10th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

Too late Dolly, he's a bigger one than either of yours. And more fake too.

Me in San Diego   February 10th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

We love you Dolly. i don't care what party you are in. She is straight talking and has a whole lot of common sense.

he is NOT the chosen one after all   February 10th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Dolly, you're hoping against hope.

bsmith171   February 10th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

she is smarter than obama.

she has run her own business.

WIlly Brown   February 10th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Sweetie #44 has no clue.

beachgirl   February 10th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

BOOBS should not be in Parton's vocabulary!!!

this woman knows boobs   February 10th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

and they are nice

No Incumbents 2010   February 10th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

We have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work. And I have just one interest, and if I am wrong...somebody else can have my job. I want to see this country prosperous. I want to see people get a job. I want to see people get enough to eat. We have never made good on our promises...I saw after eight years of this Administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started...And an enormous debt to boot!" – Henry Morgenthau, Jr.

Justin Caldwell, Houston Tx   February 10th, 2009 5:22 pm ET

wow! lolol you republicans are sooo cute. lol. now i know why you vote the way you do. YOU JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. lol. let me make it loud and clear for those republicans who somehow didn't get the story. DOLLY PARTON SAYS SHE SUPPORTS OBAMA. AND SHE SAID THAT GEORGE W BUSH IS A BOOB. do you understand yet? not the other way around my freinds. now i see how you could vote for mccaine & palin. you simply just don't understand what people are saying. do you? poor REGIONAL party.

greed is not good   February 10th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

Was that code for Bush was a moron?

Tony   February 10th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Dolly was only making a joke in both of the comments cited in the article and both were taken out of context of her speech to the NPC. For those that questioned what Dolly has gone in her life, she was the founder of the Dollywood Foundation which lowered the dropout rate on high schools in her local communities. The foundation currently oversee's the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which operates nationally here in the U.S., in Canada, and Europe. The Imagination Library provides one book per month for children enrolled from birth to age five so that all children, regardless of their families household income, have books in their home which belong to them. Dolly's other business ventures employ thousands of people. I would say, she was done more than most people realize.

Bill   February 10th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Yes, both the White House and Dolly need a boob reduction.

Ted   February 10th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

I would take her over "spend us into oblivion" Obama any day.

Louis in Los Angeles   February 10th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

It amazes me that in the information age people in this country can still be so small minded and blind with hateful ignorance.

sandee in Portland   February 10th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

@southerncousin..." But they have proven that they are sexist." "Democrats will not vote for a woman".

How can the democrats be sexist when Hillary garnered so many votes, especially among the democrats. DUH! Are you just plain stupid or are you one of those feminists that think a woman should be in power just because she's a woman (and not necessarily a smart woman).

As a woman, I'm all for women in corporate leadership and in politics; however, she has to be intelligent. Maybe if the republicans found an intelligent one in their party (not like Palin)), then they might have a chance.

Susan   February 10th, 2009 5:08 pm ET

A refreshing story for Political news!

Dolly is a true American!

nom deplume, esq.   February 10th, 2009 5:05 pm ET

Well, the market sure made its thoughts known today. But the stock market is a Republican cabal, right? Maybe its time to nationalize that.

geecee   February 10th, 2009 5:00 pm ET

Dolly didn't call Obama a boob. She said there have been plenty of boobs in the White House and she is correct. One just left as a matter of fact.

llabesab   February 10th, 2009 4:55 pm ET

Dolly Parton certainly should know a "boob" when she sees one.

LIP   February 10th, 2009 4:54 pm ET

Dolly Parton is an extremely successful person. Sarah Palin is also a successful person. Those that belittle them in these blogs are simply jealous of this success, sexist, hate women or some combination of the three. I have said it before; I would wish it upon them that they have daughters or wives or both that make their lives miserable. I would hope that these wives or daughters become successful and rub it in their faces whenever they get the chance and of course divest themselves of these creeps.

Christine Can't Spell   February 10th, 2009 4:54 pm ET

So...you think he's not a good fit?

At lease he can spell and use subject/verb agreement as well as punctuation...

Lord, have mercy.

southerncousin   February 10th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Ooooh some hate filled, nasty, liberals responded to this. Elitists, all for the "little people" except when they are republican, a woman, from the south, actually work for a living, don't smoke dope, are not Sarah Palins grandson, conservative talk radio hosts, don't listen to Fox news, But hey, its the party of inclusion of pinkos, welfare cheats, union frauds, machine politics.

Mark   February 10th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Did you folks even read this story? Dolly said "There have been enough boobs in the White House already", meaning George W. Bush! She said she DOESN'T think Obama will be a boob. And she is an incredible woman with a truly inspiring life and story.

TyWebb   February 10th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

She would know about boobs.

Craig   February 10th, 2009 4:52 pm ET

I love this. The death of the GOP and Conservatism being exposed for what it really is. God Bless America!!!!!!

Ken in NC   February 10th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Give it a rest people. Dolly has always made fun of herself and anything or anyone that crosses her mind. She is a great woman and I suspect that if she was President not many men or countries would dare cross her. Women tend to make decisions more objectively and they stick to their decision.

Not a republican   February 10th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

Dolly I love you! Say all you need to say about the NOBAMA IDIOT, he is BOOB!

Boston Irish   February 10th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

She's talking at the National Press Club promoting a National Park. Why all the griping about Republicans?? NO party was even mentioned in the article. All you complainers have to see is any article at all and you slam the Republicans. I'm a Democrat and you guys are disgusting.

no corporate politics   February 10th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

In a free country it has to be OK to make fun of the president. There are places in the world where police will arrest you or angry mobs will beat you up if you make fun of the president, king, whatever.

I would like to suggest we stay free here in this country. I think Obama is very smart, but hey, call him a BOOB right in PUBLIC for freedom sake!

I will kick it off – the DNC and RNC are full of boobs!

It is OK to have sense of humor and maybe even – gasp – Question our Leaders!

rebekah   February 10th, 2009 4:47 pm ET

Here's to all the Obama haters out there, Do you know that all the senators in congress get free health care? and Yes this includes Republicans AMAZING that it's okay for them! Huh funny that they don't believe you should! Did you know they get a salary for LIFE!!! Hello! Wake the f*&$ up!! I wish my job would pay me for life! They suck off the government tit, and live the epitome of a Socialistic life. Obama has been in office for about 2 weeks give him a break. We've had the Republican doctrine slammed down our throat for 8 years! It is time to try something different!!!!!!!

Rev Rhiannon   February 10th, 2009 4:47 pm ET

I love ya Dolly.. U go GUUURL...........

Frost   February 10th, 2009 4:45 pm ET

read

I said, 'I think we've had enough boobs in the White House, but hopefully [President] Obama ain't gonna be one of them

she didn't call Obama a Boob .... yet

but she's all woman and can change her mind

nick   February 10th, 2009 4:45 pm ET

people she was just making a joke its not that big of a deal. Obama is a big boy and can handle it.

cph9680   February 10th, 2009 4:44 pm ET

She's great. Way to go, Dolly.

Curt   February 10th, 2009 4:44 pm ET

"Boobs We Can Believe In"

BC in NC   February 10th, 2009 4:44 pm ET

All you so called (know it all) city slickers could learn a valuable lesson from Dolly, the hilbilly or southerncousins as some of you have called her. She has more brains and common sense in her little finger than most of you have put together. Comming from a poor beginning in the hills of Tennessee to one of the richest and well thought of persons in the entire world deserves credit. Say what you want to Dolly, and tell those who don't like it to go somewhere where it's extremely hot.

Boston Irish   February 10th, 2009 4:44 pm ET

I love Dolly!! She speaks her mind and she makes sense. If the truth hurts, TOUGH!!

Ray Ray   February 10th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

Dolly – he's a bigger boob than your two combined!

Ted   February 10th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

You go dolly!

LK in NJ   February 10th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

deweyvuitton February 10th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

Dolly better watch out for good old J.B to be the boob here i don't think Obama can really be that dumb he'll surround himself with people he thinks are smart and they might prove that thought true but in the long run no one will listen to him in congress and the partisan lines will still remain and perhaps after 2 years Mr. Obama's dreams of hope and change will be crushed enough for him to start phoning it in.
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We are one Nation Under God, Indivisible... So, if the conservatives want to continue with their divisive attitude, then we will no longer be the United States of America. We need change now! Give the new administration a chance.

Richard A. Spomer   February 10th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

Well Obama Mama if you are sitting on the side other side of menopause, she may bee blessed to still have funk shining plumbing. However everybody is hoping Preident Obama is not playing part as a boobie.

Mike   February 10th, 2009 4:37 pm ET

Did you all hear about the new bestseller."Death of a party by suicide".I love storys with happy endings.

Wynter   February 10th, 2009 4:36 pm ET

Why do we care what this woman says? Is the Conservative Party desperate for media coverage?

Im impressed   February 10th, 2009 4:35 pm ET

She reminds me of my 59 Chrysler,alot of chrome and large bumpers.It was a comfty car though and a smooth drive.

Mike in VA   February 10th, 2009 4:35 pm ET

Trust me Dolly, Obama will turn out to be our biggest boob yet!!!

Virginia   February 10th, 2009 4:35 pm ET

CNN–I was one of the first to post on this story and you didn't put it on. Is there a limit or what. I called the Prez, just like others did, a boob and they got posted. I hope it wasn't something I said.........not.

Polly   February 10th, 2009 4:34 pm ET

We need some desperate housecleaning done in this country...

Virginia   February 10th, 2009 4:34 pm ET

CNN–I was one of the first to post on this story and you didn't put it on. Is there a limit or what. I called the Prez, just like others did, and they got posted. I hope it wasn't something I said.........not.

Mickie   February 10th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Mercedes says she reminds her of Palin - but Palin wasn't supposed to be comical. She was as dense as Bush was, neither one could complete a grammatically correct sentence. At least Dolly is supposed to be an entertainer.

Terry, TX   February 10th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Go Dolly....It's official… He's a Boob.

arithmetic is liberal   February 10th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Based on the comments here, I seriously fear for the reading comprehension skills of all Americans.

I hope there was a LOT of money in that stim package for education because we're going to need it badly.

gl, Pittsburgh   February 10th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Dolly is on drugs. She is too old and ugly. She just want to get some coverage.

obama supporter in NC   February 10th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Christine – if you think youw ould make a better President than Obama then by all means, go ahead and run in 2012.

gl, Pittsburgh   February 10th, 2009 4:32 pm ET

Dolly who! She need a face lift. She is ugly.

SteveMan   February 10th, 2009 4:30 pm ET

I thought that was Alice Cooper when I first saw the picture....

Baze   February 10th, 2009 4:29 pm ET

Oh please, perhaps they should get Mr. Ed's opinion next .

July   February 10th, 2009 4:28 pm ET

Love her! She got my vote jajaaaaa

Film Professor   February 10th, 2009 4:28 pm ET

Uh, sometimes one's choice of words comes off as unfortunate, Dolly.

I can already see this as a laugh line on Leno tonight.

EJ   February 10th, 2009 4:26 pm ET

The guy's been in office for 3 weeks now and all of a sudden he's a boob. You right winger haters just refuse to give this man a chance and I don't think it all has to do with race either, I think most of you are just sore losers. I'm sure after 3 weeks on a new job you were up for golden star employee of the year too, right? MORONS!

BTW I am a BIG fan of Dolly she's REALLY down to earth!

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   February 10th, 2009 4:24 pm ET

You betcha, Dolly!

BEAUFORD T JUSTICE   February 10th, 2009 4:24 pm ET

LET SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT. THE OBAMA CROWD ARE SIMPLEY MEZMERIZED BY THE COOL BROWN DUDE. IT MAKES THEM FEEL SUPERIOR TO THE REST OF THE COMMON FOLK. FOR ME I'LL GIVE OBAMA A TRY, BUT I DID LIKE HILLARY. FUNNY HOW LEFTIES AND THE INEXPERIENCED COOL AID DRINKERS DON'T HESITATE TO RANK ON ANYONE THAT LOOKS A OBAMA LIKE HE IS A FRESHMAN ON THE VARSITY TEAM. WELL SO BE IT THE ONLY REASON HE WAS ELECTED WAS HE GAMED THE PRIMARIES BUT WAS LOSING BIG TIME AT THE END AND THEY KNOW IT. ALSO, HOW MANY CAMPAIN PROMISES HAS OBAMA WHELCHED ON SO FAR. JUST WAIT HE IS LIKE " WILEY COYOTE" SUPER GENIOUS HOWEVER, ACADEMICS IS NOT THE REAL WORLD AND HIS SUPPORTERS ARE THE DESPERATE AND HOPELESS JUST WITH LARGE NUMBERS. TO ME OBAMA IS JUST LIKE BUSH JUST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHIP OF STATE, A LOSER BY ANOTHER DEFINITION.

JSU-TIGER99   February 10th, 2009 4:22 pm ET

Dolly need to go and set down.

John McCain   February 10th, 2009 4:20 pm ET

I love boobs!

David Ferguson   February 10th, 2009 4:20 pm ET

Funny how many bitter people there out here. Dolly Parton is a truly gifted, wonderful woman, and I'd wager those making jokes at her expense haven't heard how she makes fun of herself. Comments from small minds like many of you here wouldn't even faze her.

???   February 10th, 2009 4:20 pm ET

Boy, talk about some sensitive people, some of you are. Leave Dolly alone, she was jsut trying to make a funny, which I did think was funny. She's got as much right to say what she did as anyone else.
And all government officals have been made fun from time to time. What's so different about Obama? No matter what some of you still think , and some of you have changed your mind, he is not the Messiah!!

Richard   February 10th, 2009 4:19 pm ET

Dolly is a boob, who cares what she is talking about???

Justifed Cynic   February 10th, 2009 4:19 pm ET

Sorry Dolly. I think the jury is already in on this one.

The CSA has lost again   February 10th, 2009 4:18 pm ET

She should work for Faux News,we could call her Faux Parton and not be lying.

Austin   February 10th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

@nicole February 10th, 2009 3:23 pm ET

Well,
In a since Obama is a boop, because he is giving life back to the world. Which is the sole purpose of a mammory….
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OMG, put the alcohol away and step away from the keyboard.....

deweyvuitton   February 10th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

Dolly better watch out for good old J.B to be the boob here i don't think Obama can really be that dumb he'll surround himself with people he thinks are smart and they might prove that thought true but in the long run no one will listen to him in congress and the partisan lines will still remain and perhaps after 2 years Mr. Obama's dreams of hope and change will be crushed enough for him to start phoning it in.

Mike from Calgary   February 10th, 2009 4:13 pm ET

She entertains, she lightens the mood with a laugh and she makes us all think. Never mind her business acumen (which frankly is astounding) but she makes you think. Her perspective ir refreshing. Kudos to Dolly!

naqib   February 10th, 2009 4:13 pm ET

Too late Dolly... It's official... He's a Boob

Peggy Myles   February 10th, 2009 4:12 pm ET

Dolly must be having a blonde moment....There is a North Carolina side to the Smokies too (though TN folk don't think so...they are a little geography challenged)

JOE KILOZ   February 10th, 2009 4:11 pm ET

DOLLY,,,,,,,,LET,S,,,,,,,,,,NOT,,,,,,,,,,,BE,,,,,,,,PICKY,,,,,,,,,,OBAMA,,,,,,,,,IS,,,,,,,,,

JUST,,,,,,ONE,,,,,,,,OF,,,,,,,,,,MANY,,,,,,,,,,BOOBS,,,,,,,,,,,,IN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OUR,,,,,,,,

GOVERNMENT

Hannity is a racist   February 10th, 2009 4:09 pm ET

Wayne, Greenville TX Dolly parton is not an american treasure may be cow boy from TX ,bigot treasure. No more KKK and right wing republicans pease . Christine Williamson you better go back to school before you can comment on anybody.

noname   February 10th, 2009 4:08 pm ET

I see the self righteous internet tough guys/gals are out in full force today.

Griff   February 10th, 2009 4:07 pm ET

Dolly! My Lady... "I will always love You." Isn't she Fantastic...

jc   February 10th, 2009 4:07 pm ET

He's not but she certainly is. This coming from someone who should probably be using hubcaps for a bra.

Proud American   February 10th, 2009 4:07 pm ET

a Democrat know-nothing celebrity is honored here
a Republican know-nothing celebrity is villified

Soccer Nana   February 10th, 2009 4:06 pm ET

Another dimming star trying to recover light by using the name "Obama".

Butch Dillon   February 10th, 2009 4:05 pm ET

No matter what her political persuasions, it's impossible to dislike or disrespect Dolly Parton. And, let it be acknowledged that she has a right to her opinions!

America   February 10th, 2009 4:04 pm ET

"Obama ain't gonna be one of them." Look up the word ain't in the dictionary, it is in there, but is looked down at as someone who is less educated.

Diane Dagenais Turbide   February 10th, 2009 4:04 pm ET

Cute! I have always said we need a surge of men and women in their menopause to catch Al Qaida!

Marko Malarko   February 10th, 2009 4:03 pm ET

Whoa, calm down, blue. She's just making jokes. Don't be so testy.

Polly   February 10th, 2009 4:03 pm ET

lol...a woman could much easily lure a terrorist into a trap too...

George the Democrat Obama fanatic.   February 10th, 2009 4:02 pm ET

if it wasnt for her breast we would not know her.

Frost   February 10th, 2009 4:01 pm ET

Dolly would have my vote

Coat of many colors   February 10th, 2009 4:00 pm ET

Much love to Dolly Parton! Being able to laugh at oneself and not take life so serious is her gift.

Jon   February 10th, 2009 4:00 pm ET

While I hold Parton in higher esteem than I do Palin (Parton is a very shrewd business person, Palin is merely a "celebrity" with virtually no accomplishments), I think what we really need is a constitutional convention to re-write our constitution.

There is something really wrong when one party wins overwhelming majorities in both houses of Congress and its candidate wins the presidency by an overwhelming margin, yet the ruling party cannot actually govern effectively due to the opposition's road blocks.

At the least we need to amend the constitution to change the 60-vote cloture rule since most of the time a minority party can block legislation from coming to a vote.

Jeff of Peoria   February 10th, 2009 3:59 pm ET

Hey Debi your:

"Democrats will not vote for a woman".
Excuse me, but wasn't Hillary on the Democrat ticket?" QUOTE!!!

GUESS what?? They didn't vote for her. She got pummeled in the primarys

mike   February 10th, 2009 3:58 pm ET

HERE'S A TIP FOR YOU DOLLY, HE IS A BOOB. YOU ARE RIGHT!

carlo   February 10th, 2009 3:58 pm ET

Boy, does she look a mess.

Jeff of Peoria   February 10th, 2009 3:58 pm ET

SHE JUST GETS BETTER W/ AGE!!!

mike jones   February 10th, 2009 3:57 pm ET

If Obama was a "Boob" do you think they would point that out? after all, they were one's who elected him.

carlo   February 10th, 2009 3:57 pm ET

This is some sort of joke, right?

Simon   February 10th, 2009 3:55 pm ET

Christine, I would definitely not vote for anybody who can't even spell definitely correctly. Go join the Palin bunch of the seriously uneducated where you would most definitely feel at home.

Womack in FL   February 10th, 2009 3:55 pm ET

Let's set the record straight here. Dolly Parton HAS big boobs. Obama IS a big boob.

Denver Dem   February 10th, 2009 3:54 pm ET

OMFG!!!!!! What the hell is wrong w/ these idiots. Why don't they just let a Schlub like me run for president, if all the repugs can do is come up w/ dumb ideas like Dolly for Pres. What has she done w/ her life other than write some songs and have huge boobs. Absolutely nothing and if that qualifies her than I am just as qualifed, working in a office and crying b/c the GOP is trying to destroy this country.

WhoCares?   February 10th, 2009 3:54 pm ET

"Unfortunately, she is a woman who speaks her mind. Democrats will not vote for a woman. They will tear her down, thats easy, they will belittle her, that is fun for them. But they have proven that they are sexist"

At first when I read this I was completely baffled how anyone could even state this. Then I saw it came from someone named "SouthernCousin" and it made perfect sense.

jaye   February 10th, 2009 3:53 pm ET

Speaking of boobs, I think Ms. Parton is mearly foolish.

1776   February 10th, 2009 3:53 pm ET

You gotta love Dolly. Hey, by republican standards she is ultimately qualified for office. She is good looking, she can speak well, and she executive experience. Although her executive experience is real, and not imagined. Now, the only thing left to answer is whether or not she can see Russia from one of those mountains in Tennessee...

Ted   February 10th, 2009 3:51 pm ET

@ Southerncousin and Mercedes:
Cute. Now stop reading propaganda.

Frank   February 10th, 2009 3:50 pm ET

AND WHO IS LISTENING TO THIS IDIOT!
another Obamanite

Blue is my favourite colour   February 10th, 2009 3:49 pm ET

Dolly Parton needs to stick to what she knows, and not comment on
what she doesn't. The part about the "every 28 days" is a genderistic slight that we just don't need in this day and age.

Dolly, go back to the shack and close the door–you can't possibly contribute anything worth repeating.

William A. Schaedler from St. Louis   February 10th, 2009 3:48 pm ET

A woman would make a good president. However, unlike other progressive nations all over the globe the beloved USA just cannot muster up enough determination to elect one. In 2008 we had the chance. A well=qualified woman vied for the position, but instead the Democratic party nominates a community organizer from Chicago. And because his empty promises were perceived as better than any other candidate he emerges as the victor. Other nations are leaving the US in the dust. It gradually ceases to be relevant. And it is certainly not progressive. Its economy is in a shambles and will most likely remain so for decades. I blame all politicians for this.

thomas   February 10th, 2009 3:47 pm ET

Uh Dolly, the terrorists we're looking for are hiding in the mountains, not the woods. Just keep doing whatever it is you do and be happy.

Simpliticus   February 10th, 2009 3:46 pm ET

Bush was a"boob"! Parton could not have said it any better!

Sweet Pea   February 10th, 2009 3:45 pm ET

Washed up Dolly!!

Jeff in Illinois   February 10th, 2009 3:44 pm ET

I was just reading the comments on the Hannity/Obama beer article, and I'm seriously starting to fear for America if the writing abilities displayed here are representative of our population. I read about 30 comments, and only five of them were even readable.

I don't blame the education system or funding for the education issues in our nation. I went to a very poor school district, graduated with honors, Dean's List througout college, and went on to a successful career. Bad parents are the problem, and it seems that about 80% of the posters here never properly learned the English language. A grammar mistake is one thing, stringing together complete nonsense sentences is another...

Sye the Pychic   February 10th, 2009 3:44 pm ET

Lipstick anyone?Another hillbilly comes crawling out of the backwoods for her 2 cents worth of nothing.

You two should be ashamed of yourselves   February 10th, 2009 3:43 pm ET

I just hope the economy doesn't turn out to be a bust.

chuck   February 10th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

Southerncousin, Alot of democrats did vote for a woman. Senator Clinton in the primaries. If you think we won't vote for a woman because we didn't vote for Palin than you must be sharing her brainpan which is the size of a gnats.

Sye the Pychic   February 10th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

Talk about lipstick hahahah.

Pam   February 10th, 2009 3:41 pm ET

What a genius.

slkwly   February 10th, 2009 3:38 pm ET

@ Wayne, Greenville, TX

Dolly Parton is an American treasure!!!
_________________________________

–who, like most treasures, needs to be buried....deep!

Joyous   February 10th, 2009 3:37 pm ET

Ho hum

Joe Average   February 10th, 2009 3:36 pm ET

GOP group gets tough against Republicans who support stimulus
Posted: 03:06 PM ET
Posted at 3:06. Comments stop by liberal CNN at 3:07. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Toby in Illinois   February 10th, 2009 3:32 pm ET

Why is CNN putting this on the political ticker? Is she a runaway bride? Please!

annoymous-sc   February 10th, 2009 3:31 pm ET

way to go Dolly-take life in a stride & have fun living your dream...you are truly one of the best....as you can see you have already got christine williamson & southerncousin all worked up....

Track Enfield   February 10th, 2009 3:31 pm ET

Going for that Pulitzer, huh CNN?

payback   February 10th, 2009 3:30 pm ET

......... if you nothing nice to say about her...................say nothing.........she's for Obama.............leave her alone......................

NEL E BELL   February 10th, 2009 3:29 pm ET

HELLO DOLLY, LEAVE IT TO A WOMAN TOBE AND HONEST BROKER. I AGREE , HOPE OBAMA IS MORE THAN JUST ALOT OF HYPE AND HOPE. HE'S GONE NUTS WITH THE CREDIT CARD AND HE IS SCARING THE LIVING BEJEESES OUT OF MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE STILL WORKING AND SEE HIS DEBT AKA, STIMULIS PACKAGE AS JUST ANOTHER CAMPAIN PROMISE TO THE LEFTIES.

pacifictransplant   February 10th, 2009 3:29 pm ET

She thinks the terrorists are hiding in the woods?

Debi   February 10th, 2009 3:28 pm ET

@ southerncousin:
"Democrats will not vote for a woman".
Excuse me, but wasn't Hillary on the Democrat ticket?
During the primaries, in closed primary states, only Democrats could vote for the candidates on the Democrat ticket; thusfore, meaning Democrats were willing to vote for a woman. She was the second runner up.
Republicans did not even consider a woman until Hillary was out of the way. Palin was USED to get the PUMA vote.
Now the Republicans are acting like they are diverse by electing a black man for the leader of the RNC. He will be USED also.
You do not see the forest through the trees.

Tina, NC   February 10th, 2009 3:28 pm ET

Christine Williamson February 10th, 2009 3:13 pm ET
All I know is I would make a better president than this Obama guy. But I definately wouldn't want Hilary either.
---
Christine, I am pretty sure that both Obama and Hillary can correctly spell definitely. Keep dreaming.

rich   February 10th, 2009 3:27 pm ET

"Every 28 days, those terrorists better run deeper into them woods" YEP.. Those PMS females will start dropping bombs all over the place. LOL. God help us. Alquieda bets look out. It's just a matter of time.

Alfred E. Neumann   February 10th, 2009 3:26 pm ET

What is this, a boob calling another boob a boob?

CNN, always a step behind in covering the real news.

CNN, running neck and neck with MSNBC for last place in the ratings.

Greg in AR   February 10th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

@Christine Williamson....."All I know is I would make a better president than this Obama guy".........

How would -YOU-- fix the economy???????

nicole   February 10th, 2009 3:23 pm ET

Well,
In a since Obama is a boop, because he is giving life back to the world. Which is the sole purpose of a mammory....

arithmetic is liberal   February 10th, 2009 3:21 pm ET

and southerncousin, you have proven that your nickname is more than a little mildly ironic.

I think it's hilarious you say that when every positive comment during the election about Sarah Palin from her male Republican supporters came directly from their crotch.

Franky   February 10th, 2009 3:21 pm ET

"GOP group gets tough against Republicans who support stimulus"

Not as tough as their constituents will. I would not support my senators if they voted for it. Of course, I've already decided not to vote for them since they voted for the last one.

I've decided to work to fire their butts."

LOL!!! Now that's funny!! And by the way, it really sucks to be you and your Representatives or Senators, LOL!!

But good tone though, you said it in a way that people could get an idea...

Sniffit   February 10th, 2009 3:20 pm ET

@ southerncousin

dude...what Dolly said was sexist...McCain picking Palin solely for her vagina was sexist...wake up...the PUMA strategy that Limbaugh sold the GOP in 2008 did not work, it set women back a couple decades

Burt   February 10th, 2009 3:20 pm ET

This... is news?

Sniffit   February 10th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

seems to me making a comment like that does about as much good for women in politics as picking someone like Palin for a running mate...i.e., none

Mercedes   February 10th, 2009 3:18 pm ET

She reminds me of Palin with her humor. She's right: A woman president would handle terrorists real well. They wouldn't put up with their BS at all!

Come to think of it, a woman president wouldn't be putting up with this crap from congress either...there wouldn't be all this posturing and politicking going on up there if a woman ran the show. Any woman put Peloski, that is.

Bring on Palin in 2012. Instead of drill baby drill right now we would hear "cut baby cut" to all those unnecessary pork projects in the stimulus bill...

Franky   February 10th, 2009 3:16 pm ET

Mmmmm, boobs...Ohh, I'm gonna go get a brownie...

Survivor   February 10th, 2009 3:16 pm ET

OMG!! what is this doing here?? – Like Partons music – lets just leave it at that please.

Mari   February 10th, 2009 3:14 pm ET

Not even worth commenting on.

Christine Williamson   February 10th, 2009 3:13 pm ET

All I know is I would make a better president than this Obama guy. But I definately wouldn't want Hilary either.

southerncousin   February 10th, 2009 3:12 pm ET

Unfortunately, she is a woman who speaks her mind. Democrats will not vote for a woman. They will tear her down, thats easy, they will belittle her, that is fun for them. But they have proven that they are sexist

Wayne, Greenville TX   February 10th, 2009 3:09 pm ET

Dolly Parton is an American treasure!!!

Carl   February 10th, 2009 3:09 pm ET

I trust Dolly's word on boobs...

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