May 14, 2009
Posted: May 14th, 2009 12:03 PM ET

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Sarah Palin says she can relate to Miss California, Carrie Prejean.
Sarah Palin says she can relate to Miss California, Carrie Prejean.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came to the defense of Miss California Carrie Prejean on Wednesday, calling attacks against her "despicable" and saying that she can relate to her as a "liberal target."

Prejean has been in the spotlight since famously declaring her opposition to same-sex marriage during the Miss USA beauty pageant. Palin tied Prejean to President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by saying all three believe that "marriage is between a man and a woman."

"I can relate as a liberal target myself," Palin said in the statement. "What I find so remarkable is that these politically-motivated attacks fail to show that what Carrie and I believe is also what President Obama and Secretary Clinton believe – marriage is between a man and a woman."

Palin confirmed that she spoke to Prejean "soon after the attacks started." The former vice presidential candidate, once a beauty pageant constestant herself, said she respected Prejean for "standing strong and staying true to herself.

"The liberal onslaught of malicious attacks against Carrie Prejean for expressing her opinion is despicable," Palin said. She added, "Our Constitution protects us all – not just those who agree with the far left."

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TracyD   May 14th, 2009 2:54 pm ET

Oh and A.P. in California.... Governor Palin never made that comment about Russia – Tina Fey did in one of her SNL skits. You should become more informed.

Jac   May 14th, 2009 2:54 pm ET

When their done with their hatefest maybe these two geniuses can get to work on that cancer cure...

waggs   May 14th, 2009 2:52 pm ET

what great Christians we are making these days...!
SHE LIED, get it? and got caught LYING about her naked pics, realizing she was in trouble, she began to play this wrong-headed sympathy card,gee, someone is persecuting me,because of my faith!
no, you skank, it`s because you are a LIAR.
as far as Palin goes...doesn`t she have to ask Greta the Scientologist for permission to speak now?

blue   May 14th, 2009 2:52 pm ET

Isn't funny how a majority of the left are attacking and demonizing others while claiming superiority.

Lets see, Perez Hilton the poster child for gays (I'm sorry for offending gays) thinks it's ok to take away our rights and in an effort to convince everyone else that his position is the correct one.

Wanda Sykes complains of another entertainer saying something she didn't like, and then calls for his personal injury, slanders him that he was a 9 11 Hi jacker and calls for torture of him. OH yes, makes sense to us.

I guess they are just a group of lawless do anything and expect a bailout, people.

TracyD   May 14th, 2009 2:52 pm ET

When did the definition of tolerance become so deceptive? Ms. Prejean has not said or done anything wrong and we should be applauding her. The last time I checked, I lived in a country where we are not penalized or berated for our opinions. Sarah Palin is noble for speaking up for her. At no point has Gov Palin or Ms. Prejean done anything to make people so hateful toward them. I personally do not support gay marriage and I believe that it is my right to believe. All of you prochoice, tolerant people have missed it somewhere.
Stop the hate and start appreciating the fact that we live in a country where we can have and share our opinions.

Joey Fritts   May 14th, 2009 2:51 pm ET

What? Has Palin done any nude photos? Is that how she relates? She clearly doesn't have blond hair.

David in CA   May 14th, 2009 2:50 pm ET

Whether or not you agree with Sarah Palin and Barack Obama on the issue of gay marriage, it's difficult to support any argument that Carrie Prejean is not entitled to her own views on the issue. I applaud these women for standing up with honesty for their convictions knowing full well how crude some of these liberal responses can be.

Tim   May 14th, 2009 2:50 pm ET

Why is she even making the news. Honestly – who care about her? She is done. Washed up already...

Julia Byrd- Hayden Idaho   May 14th, 2009 2:48 pm ET

Leave Ms. Ca alone, she is just an ignorant girl. The question should never have been asked, this is a beauty contest, not an intelligence contest. It's nobody's business what people do in the priviacy of their homes, gay or straight. What bugs me is people are always talking about homosexuality being a sin, well what about adulttry, fornication, lying to start a war, putting contracts out on foreign leaders, AKA, what was that right wing nuts name, that said Hugo Chavez should be assisnated by the CIA, AKA Gestapo. Hypocrits, and Palin is the President of the National Association for Hypocrits.

Let freedom begin for all   May 14th, 2009 2:48 pm ET

Ms Palin can u still see Russia from your house?

James   May 14th, 2009 2:47 pm ET

Hey people, im not here to agrue whether or not shes got two brain cells to rub together, or any Republican on here for that matter, but what i do want to point out is that, she is right. Im not saying gay marriage or "Union" isnt right or wrong, but viewed through religion, its wrong. There really isnt an agruement there. The problem is, we all know its inevitable that in a free country they would be allowed the same benefits as anyone else. Fight it all you want, good luck. This isnt even the issue although, what i feel the issue is......is who in gods name decided that question was in any way appropriate for....lack of a better term....a ditz.....this was obviously planted to stir the bee hive, a conveniently contraversial question to set the people off all over again. Think about it.

Jerry   May 14th, 2009 2:45 pm ET

Sarah needs to go back to Alaska and sit down in the corner.

You already lost the VP race..... yes your 10 seconds of fame is OVER!

get over it.

Democrat no more   May 14th, 2009 2:45 pm ET

I'm beginning to believe the lefties are just bitter, angry, mean, hateful and unhappy folks.

That is all I see from them. The only time they are happy is when they personally get something they want. I guess I need to add SELFISH to that list.

I think they need to do some soul searching and find and stop looking for things that make them feel righteous about their hunhappiness and stop blaming others who have a better ourlook and look towards the promises we can achieve, instead of bitter and angriness of what they are lacking in.

They are unhappy and trying to make the country like them. NO THANKS.

Bill   May 14th, 2009 2:45 pm ET

Seems as usual that looser trump got all the PR he can get.. USA needs to wake up to that fruad, he is NOT a wizard of finance, makes money off TV. He is simply manipulating an air head for max pub, like he did that other show he runs with all the bit about Rivers upset etc.. So long as public stupid enough to bother at those low levels it will go on and on. As far as Palin goes.. well she, Trump, Rush and all fit into same slim pond well, not a oz of integrity among them.. But that seems to ring the chimes of the media and the public.. and we ask why usa is failing.. best ask just how dumbed down have we become.
Seems we are mimic of Rome as it fell, they as do many here worshiped their "arena" hero's. ours just are on "big screen each nite (and weekends). Some trace the fall of Rome to citizens brain damaged by lead in plates, goblets etc.. here we can trace it to failed slovenly on REAL education and the "big screen". Yep we put up a great example for kids and world to follow..

hongli   May 14th, 2009 2:45 pm ET

Will Sarah Palin ever admit she lied about Trig being her son? Will Sarah Palin ever admit that Bristol is the mother of Trig? Will Sarah Palin ever say how many times she allowed Levi to sleep in her house with daughter Bristol? Will Sarah Palin ever admit that killing animals from the air is wrong? Will Sarah Palin ever admit she is a waste of time and money? I doubt it but I'm asking.

Jake   May 14th, 2009 2:44 pm ET

she calls attacks on her "despicable?"

she should clarify that these are COUNTER-attacks. This "beauty" queen attacked an entire population of people whom she is suppose to be representing!

But then again, Palin made the same attacks against the same population which helped lead her into MAJOR DEFEAT.

so of course she is defending her! But lesson learned for both wome; Ignorance leads to defeat.

rich   May 14th, 2009 2:43 pm ET

Carrie needs to thank the Liberals. She is getting FAR FAR more coverage than she ever would have if they would have treated her better. Her name is almost a household word these days, and because of the furor, we've seen "far more" ;) of her than we would have anyway!

Heck she'll probably make a few $$$ over all of this.

Mike in MN   May 14th, 2009 2:42 pm ET

Prejean and Palin do America and women proud. They stand by their principles no matter how vile the hate that the left spews at them. Prejean publicly forgave those who have spewed hate at her. People who demonstrate that kind of courage prove they actually believe in what they say. America needs more real people like these two women. They are indeed great role models for women and Americans.

tony   May 14th, 2009 2:41 pm ET

OH Please........Palin is just as hypocritcal as miss California. She is a terrible mother, as is reflected by her underage daughter getting pregnant. Case closed. As far as miss Califonia, what would Jesus say about her porongraphy and breast implants? I'm sure she prayed to him and he told here both things were OK as long as she opposed gay people getting married. Republicans – please stop trying to impose your ehtical and moral values on everyone else.........

MOOSEHEAD   May 14th, 2009 2:38 pm ET

Can the media please move on to something of more substance, and allow these self promoting bimbos to descent into oblivion.

Are You Serious???   May 14th, 2009 2:38 pm ET

I hope dumb and dumber are happy friends

@SLM

War

Hate

Torture

Conservatism at its ugliest

RealityKing   May 14th, 2009 2:37 pm ET

Great attack ad CNN. Keep up the dem work..

sammieb51   May 14th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

Can the GOP especially and all the rest in our government please get out our bedrooms and heads. All they need to do is provide a solid structure for me operate on - law, order, education, infrastructure - I don't need them to tell me who it is OK to kiss or when to have babies (or not).

Anon   May 14th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

Aren't gays the mavericks? (look up the definition.. retards)

some chick   May 14th, 2009 2:32 pm ET

Oh, keep it coming palin!! Such great entertainment.
Ms Calif. Christian values with her Gay marriage comment......
dem naked pics sure took care of her phoney character!

Greg   May 14th, 2009 2:31 pm ET

There ya go Sarah. That's your calling, defending beauty queens. Now just leave politics before you have a chance to destroy this world. "What's this shiny red button"?

Gretchen in IL   May 14th, 2009 2:25 pm ET

Once again Sarah Palin shows how much she knows about the Constitution...i.e. that it should protect Prejean from any type of criticism?!?

johnny   May 14th, 2009 2:22 pm ET

@ FAYE, NV

How has she been pubished for speaking her mind? Was she arrested? Thrown in jail? Fined? Robbed of her Crown? Or was she given 24/7 coverage on TV? She is certainly entitled to express herself, but then the entire viewing audience is certainly entitle to react to her as they wish. She is a person of low degree, laying claim to the moral high ground, and people are going down for that. Haven't you people noticed?

obama/mama   May 14th, 2009 2:19 pm ET

The only reason she was not thrown out of there is because Donald Trump is a walking horn toad.

Kim in AZ   May 14th, 2009 2:19 pm ET

Frank says "Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!"

Ummmm... unlike posing with your top off????

YBM   May 14th, 2009 2:18 pm ET

dicksuckers and carpetmunchers need to be done away with. Or if allowed to exist should not be allowed to have anything to do with children. Our children should not be taught that such a lifestyle choice is ok.

hnoel79   May 14th, 2009 2:17 pm ET

I support freedom of speech....everyone should be able to express their opinions, no matter how stupid they may be. But, if Prejean is going to pass herself off as the new poster bimbo for the religious right, then she needs to stop lying!! Um, doesn't it say something in the Bible about liars?? Like, in the 10 Commandments! Hypocrite.

obama/mama   May 14th, 2009 2:17 pm ET

It's ridiculous how everybody is praising this dimwit for taking a stand. What stand? Everybody has their own beliefs. What makes hers so special. She make a big thing by responding to Perez Hilton's comments about her. If she was such a conservative why is she posing for nude photos. Give me a break. She is just as two faced and fake as Sarah Palin.

Terri   May 14th, 2009 2:15 pm ET

Doesn't the constiution also protect those that disagree with Carrie Prejean? Stop whining about freedom of speech when you want to suppress others right to disagree with you.

Kelby In Houston, TX   May 14th, 2009 2:15 pm ET

NO!!!!! Sara Palin WILL NOT stay out of the media spotlight!!!! SO QUIT ASKING HER TO GO AWAY
YES!!! CNN is gong to continue running stories on her BECAUSE WE LEAVE 300 comments on stories about her ASKING HER TO GO AWAY!
Just sit back, grab the popcorn and laugh while the GOP self destructs.
And be nostalgic, Do you remember when the Dems were the minority? Do you remember the struggle we went through? Do you remember trying to figure out how republicans got poor people to vote against their economic interests?

Caldy   May 14th, 2009 2:14 pm ET

When the Mad Hatter turns up and says he can "relate to you", it's time to go and see the doctor.

Prince   May 14th, 2009 2:13 pm ET

Frank, it is funny that Carrie is your hero. For the record, I'm TOTALLY against gay-marriage, but what baffles me is that this same lady who claims to have family values fails to understand the importance of self-esteem. Funny that she had to go get breast augmentation to feel confident enough to compete; and those nude photos of her? Her excuse for them shows her moral ineptitude. The question she failed to answer on CBS regarding her breast implants just revealed her hypocrisy.
I love and encourage moral virtues, but when one nit-picks on what is moral or not, then they become fickle. Palin like Prejean, is just as fickle.

Really?   May 14th, 2009 2:12 pm ET

Sarah is soooooo late in her response. She responds like dial up internet access. Get with it honey, your still young.

obama/mama   May 14th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

Barbie please.

chelle   May 14th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

And the liberal media made her give an incoherent answer to a question – No wonder Sarah likes her!!!! They both speak incoherently. I wonder if Sarah thinks it's okay to smack your wife – after all the Bible says it's okay, and we must live by the literal Bible....

Casey   May 14th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

I think it's rediculous that people are attacking a beauty queen for her thoughts on same sex marriage. I think it's rediculous that such a controversial question was even asked. However, I don't think the fact that she broke the padgent rules has anything to do with her views on the subject. Nor do I think that Gov. Palin has any role in sticking up for the woman. Free speach means she can share her opinion on same sex marriage. But it also means she should be prepared to defend that position because anyone else has the right to comment on her opinions. Grow up and stand up for yourself.

Justin   May 14th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

How dare these liberals attack a beauty queen based on her values? These women are objects and should be valued as such. Carrie Prejean is an accessory, and our judgement of her should depend not on her values but on her taut buttocks and firm, high breasts. Her mouth is not for speaking. Thank you, Sarah, for setting the record straight on this.

Bob in Pa   May 14th, 2009 2:08 pm ET

Isn't it a shame to see that the Bimbos are better off than the bloggers !

Larry from RI   May 14th, 2009 2:08 pm ET

PLEASE!
You are not a "liberal" target – you are a target of those who can form complete sentences and are tired of your stupidity!

FREEMAN   May 14th, 2009 2:06 pm ET

To frank in pennsylvania . Miss California is hardly anyone ideal of Ms. Morals. The woman posed topless. Granted it was at the age of 17. But in most states 17 is considered an adult. So she knew exactly what she was doing.

bud in NC   May 14th, 2009 2:06 pm ET

Just another classic example of why the whole beauty pagent circus should be burried along with other irrelavent stunts.
The contestants wiggle their hips and thrust out their boobs, speak about saving the world and the masses are supposed to take this seriously. When this stuff is on the TV, I find more important things to do like cut my toe nails or pick out my belly button lint. Or read a good book. Time to grow up. It is adolescent.

argee   May 14th, 2009 2:05 pm ET

She (Palin) added, "Our Constitution protects us all – not just those who agree with the far left."

Yes, the Constitution protects the right of free speech for all: far left, far right, and we in the middle who can best be described as pragmatic moderates (aka those with common sense)..

please   May 14th, 2009 2:05 pm ET

frank , pennsylvania May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!
_______________________________________________________

Like signing contracts that you don't intend to honor? That seems moral to me.

John   May 14th, 2009 2:04 pm ET

Palin is right on target on this. For too long the Leftists have a field day-a feeding frenzy on those who believe in GOD and His Commandments.

Michael M. Noonan   May 14th, 2009 2:04 pm ET

All because of a solipsistic homosexual.

Mike   May 14th, 2009 2:04 pm ET

The GOP is now the GOPQ. Group of pageant queens!!! Only the enhanced and pretty will be allowed in. I guess we need a new party for the intelligent members to move to. We could all learn a lesson from McCain's mother on party politics.

KJL   May 14th, 2009 2:03 pm ET

Did Palin have a daughter we didn't hear about?

Dave C - NJ   May 14th, 2009 2:02 pm ET

No one in the media targeted her unfairly.
they pointed out that she kept lying about posing nude...so what? That's a liberal attack?

Palin is a tabloid sensation, that's it. She has no depth and has proved over and over she is not that smart...THAT'S why she is a target...it's amazing to us that someone so dumb rose to that level.

Cfoster   May 14th, 2009 2:02 pm ET

Everybody is intitled to their own opinion on an issue. I think that the way Miss California was treated was uncalled for but do we have to see Palin. She allways claims she is a victim but it is her stupidity that hurts her. She is just a pampered princess who never has had to work hard for anything in her life..

Ellen   May 14th, 2009 2:01 pm ET

Really?!?! She's posed semi-nude and lied about it; she's had a boob job; clearly this is a woman who will do anything to succeed... I am willing to bet a great deal of money that she would have taken that statement back in a minute if it would have gotten her the crown... Now she's milking her 10 minutes of fame for all it's worth, and not in defense of morality or family values – but for fame and money. The ones who are fooled by her and attribute to her some strength of character are naive; I'd like to offer them a good deal on the Brooklyn Bridge!

Chipster   May 14th, 2009 2:00 pm ET

Well, of course, she would, wouldn't she? As one air-head to another?

Poor Miss CA, the right wing really took advantage of her and promoted HALF of what she said in the pageant. They left out the first part about what a wonderful country this is because people have the right to choose to marry same-sex or opposite-sex. Sure, her personal inclination is the traditional. But the holy-rollers sure ignored the rest of what she said.

Then the media stepped in and really made a fool of her. I do feel badly for the former Miss Nebraska and others who were actually stripped of their titles because they stripped elsewhere. I guess they can just strip that morals clause out of the contracts now.

gretdawg   May 14th, 2009 2:00 pm ET

One question, does Mrs. "I can see Russia from my house" still have a regular job. It seems that she spends more time on issues outside Alaska then she does with any state concerns. What do her constituents have to say? I'm just curious.

Joe in NJ   May 14th, 2009 2:00 pm ET

"becky May 14th, 2009 12:20 pm ET

PLEASE stop giving this dim-witted, backward-thinking, head in the sand palin woman press"

Well maybe if all the Palin bashers ignored these articles and stopped posting hateful comments, CNN wouldn't publish any more articles.

Mr. Hall   May 14th, 2009 1:59 pm ET

I was totally in agreement with Ms. PreJean.....

Until Sarah Palin surfaced and attempted once again that she is also a victim of Liberal Attack dogs....

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought this story was all about Ms.Prejean...? How is it that the most despised woman in America interjects herself into the debate....

It's also funny how Sarah Palin traveled the country making Disparaging comments and flat out lies about Obama, and when she's exposed as the Fake and Phony dumb person that she is, she becomes a victim.....

Even in Ms PreJeans case, Sarah Palin is also claiming to be a victim, man I can honestly say, I have never felt so strongly about people like Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh...

Ed Dzamba   May 14th, 2009 1:59 pm ET

Little late.

Eileen   May 14th, 2009 1:59 pm ET

Oh yeah, the opinions of bubble-headed beauty contestants pull a lot of weight.

Both of them – and their opinions – are pretty irrelevant.

M E   May 14th, 2009 1:58 pm ET

Every time I read comments like these on CNN.com, I throw up a little bit in my mouth. You people are such liberal idiots – you assume that anyone who has an opinion different than yours is wrong.

The Truth   May 14th, 2009 1:58 pm ET

Let me get this straight;

If I state my opinion – I'm an intolerant bigot.
If I don't believe in something – that means I hate it.
If I say something you disagree with, – I'm stupid.
If I tried to run against you – I am forever to belittled and abused.

You ARE the party that cares - where do I sign up.

Oh , and if I point this out to you - well that's how you were the last 8 years so that makes it right.

Now I get it.

Susan   May 14th, 2009 1:57 pm ET

Prejean: Another Palin in making.

Judy in the GA mountains   May 14th, 2009 1:57 pm ET

To: John in Tampa
Your attitude is part of the poison that is spreading around our country like a wild fire out of control. When a country gets the mind-set that good is evil and evil is good. Then the moral fiber of our country starts to crumble. I hope and pray that you and your kind have a change of heart.

Quiet Conservative   May 14th, 2009 1:56 pm ET

If you all hate Sarah Palin so much, why read the article? So you can get your blood boiling, and be angry? When did America become so stinking nasty? This over an opinion of a beauty queen, who is being defended by a conservative? Tisk, tisk. Maybe you should go over to the Pelosi article and try and think up a good excuse for that lying hack, that you so proudly defend as a liberal. She's always fought of human rights, blah, blah, blah. Funny, she has no problem ripping an innocent fetus from the mother's womb.

Bev - NYC   May 14th, 2009 1:55 pm ET

I guess brainless twits have to stick up for each other. I have no quarrel with Ms. PreJean spouting all 21 years of her "wisdom" but for someone of her age to be so ill informed is preposterous. She actually said you can choose opposite marriage or same sex marriage, really? By her circular "logic" since gays choose to make it harder on themselves by choosing that lifestyle it's okay for the Christian moral majority to discriminate. Find some rich moral guy to marry Carrie hypocrit, Diane Sawyer you will never be.

Super MOD   May 14th, 2009 1:55 pm ET

@shucks...If I take your way of logic, I guess you are just as much as a hater and a racist because you do not agree with my lifestyle. This is not even close to hatred or racism. This is about not agreeing with someone else's lifestyle choices.

Josh   May 14th, 2009 1:54 pm ET

I felt sorry for this idiot(Miss Cali) until that fool started apperaring all these Right Wing media outlets. She had a hidden agenda, thank god she did not become Miss USA.
With her fate tities, she can get a job on FIXED NEWS, like the stupid blonde on the morning show – when she opens her mouth all I see is stupid.
Now look who is defending her – The Queen of Stupidity....Palin

John   May 14th, 2009 1:52 pm ET

Again Palin can't see the bigger picture. I personally respect Prejean's right to honestly answer the question that was presented to her, and I think most American's agree, even if they disagree with her postion. Here problem was using her status to promote her views while still representing the pageant. She had a chance to diffuse the entire issue, but chose to create a controversy. She's getting what she deserves.

Naldo   May 14th, 2009 1:52 pm ET

ah, yes...hypocrisy is constitutionally protected....it's great that Sarah and her cronies practice it without shame. It's also great that they can be called out on it, too!! Ms Palin you are free to be embarassed any time.

Charles   May 14th, 2009 1:51 pm ET

Sarah Palin should devote more time to her own family rather the families of others.

conservative/liberal   May 14th, 2009 1:50 pm ET

Oh, yeah. And Donald Trump didn't get to be a multi-billionaire by being stupid. He can see right through the bias of this stupid controversy.

phoenix86   May 14th, 2009 1:50 pm ET

Glad to see that a lack of intelligence and pervasive intollerance still pervades the liberal dems on this blog.

Fla.   May 14th, 2009 1:50 pm ET

Can the media please focus more on Kristen Dalton, the actual winner of Miss USA? She seems by far more worthy of the recognition and thoughtful in her compassion.

Jones   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

My God, what a disaster we averted by electing Obama. We escaped the slippery slope of a fascist personality cult; a society guided by willful ignorance; of individuals with xenophobic persecution complexes granted authority of the mightiest nation on Earth, by the skin of our teeth... and even with cooler heads prevailing as a whole and willingness to discuss things as civilized human beings, I still think we're in an uphill battle to secure the well being of future generations.

There are no doubt a fair amount of good Republicans out there, John McCain is one of them, Colin Powell another, but these few exceptions are at the mercy of a horde of barbarians that have become more loyal to their party and its lust for power, than the ideals of the nation and its citizens they were sworn to protect. They utilize fear, and sow the seeds of ignorance so people know no better. This is not conservatism, this is "regressionism", this is "recessionism", and our economy is an observable victim of what 8 years of power in the hands of these people can do.

carlo   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

I thought you all knew:

When you are young, white, and marginally attractive (blonde is even better), you can:

1. have premarital sex
2. try both side of the fence, experiment
3. take naked pictures
4. try drugs
5. lay on the casting couch
6. Major in b.s. areas like motivational speaking and broadcast journalism and actually be taken seriously even if you can't form a cohesive sentence.
7. be an unwed teenage high school dropout mom and have it regarded as "a mistake"
8. Do 1-7 and still believe that you have "values" and anyone who says otherwise is "Satan"
9. Take five schools and six years to get an undergraduate degree and still run for vice-president

conservative/liberal   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

This issue is more complicated than can be understood by you bloggers. I don't like Palin, but she happens to be right to point out that Obama and Clinton do not endorse gay marriage. And liberal and left-wing is not synonymous with pro-gay marriage. (Bloggers, for big words like synonymous, go to the dictionary.)

Lori in St Pete   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

Carrie Prejean should be on her knees thanking that celebrity blogger. If it wasn't for him, she never would have gotten her 15 minutes, which BTW were up a month ago. Frankly, I think the entire event was staged by pageant officials and the blogger to give her some play.

once upon a horse   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

wow I can't beleive I'm saying this, but I actually kind of AGREE with Gov Palin on this subject. They have NO right to condemn this young woman for her answer on her beliefs on gay marriage. In fact I feel the question should not have even been asked and it was a trap for her in the first place. Most on the right always talk about smaller goverment, well goverment needs to stay out of people's personal lives and that includes people who want to marry each other whether you agree with them or not. We are not too long removed from some states that just allowed people of different races to marry.

Jeff   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

Sarah to Carrie – from one ignorant twit to another.

Why is marriage between a man and a woman at the STATE level? "Because you said so?" I see.

I have an intolerance for intolerance. Sarah, Carrie, and anyone else like them can go straight to hell.

JOE   May 14th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

This womans IQ is the same as her shoe size...

Bill   May 14th, 2009 1:47 pm ET

LMAO...This from a woman who thinks she has foreign policy experience because she can see Russia.

Andrew   May 14th, 2009 1:47 pm ET

I think even Liberals are starting to side with Prejean on this.

It's a little ridiculous that she voices her opinion and then the left digs up old photos to try to smear her in retaliation. Meanwhile, idiots like the blogger who will remain unnamed....endorse Obama FOR PRESIDENT who says the exact the same thing as Miss California. It is nonsense.

And you gotta love the left – who run a contest where women wear very little, have it judged by perverts, and are very liberal when it comes to women's bodies....are shocked by a photo where her boobs are COVERED. Tons of magazines have celebrities in exact same poses on their front covers. Nonsense!

Fitz in Texas   May 14th, 2009 1:47 pm ET

GOOD FOR YOU GOV. PALIN for doing the RIGHT thing. As a woman I applaud you. Just to bad these feminist groups don't see fit to do the same. They what us to think they are..."an organized movement for the attainment of such rights for women". Yet, when it's time to prove it, regarding Carrie Prejean, these feminist group let her down and all woman in this country. Shame on them and every woman who slams Carrie Prejean for giving her opinion when asked a question. She did not insult anyone, unlike Mr. Hilton, when she stated her beliefs. Don't forget ladies it wasn't so long ago when we fought for our rights. You should be very careful and protect them and not let them slip away. Every American has the right to their opinion and if we allow attacks like these to occur then who knows what will come next. As far as others posting and attacking these two woman with your insults, well, I don't even have the time to waste my time on comments for you. I love opinions and often learn something from them, but insults that attack in a mean way, I have no use for and only learn how nasty some people can be.

Frank, Las Vegas   May 14th, 2009 1:46 pm ET

Great Palin defends not complying with contracts, ignoring the responsibilities and rules. Is anyone surprised? One bimbo supporting another bimbo.

Vince Viagra   May 14th, 2009 1:46 pm ET

Sarah Palin is such a JOKE. Pleasssssse stop covering her and her cohorts, including whatever nonsense the beauty pageant contestants may be spewing - it is totally and completely irrelevant and not newsworthy. May I suggest you instead devote the time/space and coverage to children battling pediatric cancer, please? God knows it merits attention.

Tulsa   May 14th, 2009 1:45 pm ET

"Our Constitution protects us all – not just those who agree with the far left."

She is so stupid, it doesn't even occure to her that she just made the point for gay marriage. If the Constitution DOES protect us all, why can't gay people get married? Isn't that discrimination?

babs   May 14th, 2009 1:45 pm ET

"The liberal onslaught of malicious attacks against Carrie Prejean for expressing her opinion"
are you kidding me?
This is a person making judgements about other people's values while she struts around in her underpants.

Lisa T   May 14th, 2009 1:45 pm ET

frank, pennsylvania "Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!"

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Moral decadence...like the nude pics of her, her disregard for the legal contract she signed – that moral decadence?

JOE   May 14th, 2009 1:44 pm ET

Palin...Go back to Alaska and shut up....

ron   May 14th, 2009 1:44 pm ET

Miss Prejean's First Ammendment to the US Constitution was tested, and you morons can't defend her? Sarah Palin is wrong somehow, for commenting on First Ammendment issues?

Charles   May 14th, 2009 1:42 pm ET

Are we seriously wrestling with what a bobble-head with a pair of aftermarket breasts says or thinks? You do all realize she's not a Supreme Court Justice...right? She's a state beauty queen. Please. Let's have some perspective. She's a fame-seeking, superficial twit, and even if I shared her views I would be embarrassed that she is considered any ANY kind of spokesperson for marriage.

People who have never been married should not be a spokesperson for marriage. Period. Marriage (successful ones) is a very difficult row to hoe. Unlike standing and smiling and not getting a wedgie in high heels and a bikini.

Had It   May 14th, 2009 1:42 pm ET

I have a cow that has 4 teets – does that make her smart as the two of them put together? – ha ha ha ha ha h ha ha ha

Palermo   May 14th, 2009 1:41 pm ET

It really is hilarious that the conservative right seems to have modified its "family values" dogma and basically now says unwed teenage mothers (Palin's daughter) and child pornography (Miss California at 17 in the photos qualifies) is "ok" because they are "Christians". Frankly, I think the only reason beauty pageant contestants are asked any questions at all is for the comedic value of the answers. We all know it is a T&A contest, so why pretend that the questions mean anything at all?

What if the question had been about African-Americans, Latinos, or Jews getting married and she said something against that? She didn't lose the pageant because of her answer, they have already stated she wasn't winning at that point anyway. She certainly is capitalizing on this...I would bet she is the only loser with a publicist.

Minnesotan   May 14th, 2009 1:40 pm ET

Of course! Two peas in a pod here. And as for Prejean becoming some sort of political spokesperson for the GOP... why not? She is as qualified in politics as all the other idiot spokepeople they've recruited. Which is zero. Other than ideology.... she is NOT qualified. But actually knowing something about politics is NOT a qualification for the GOP. Its all 100% ideology! If you believe in the lie... as Joe the Plumber full heartily does... you're their future rep.

Liz Shiraki   May 14th, 2009 1:40 pm ET

frank-pennsylvania.... I don't think that posing semi-nude in magazine photos is doing much to protect this country from moral decadence!

Boobs of a Feather Flock Together   May 14th, 2009 1:40 pm ET

frank , pennsylvania May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!

You mean the fake boobed, lying, intellectually challenged young woman who posed semi naked to further her career? Yep, she is a fine upstanding example of right wing morals. You betcha.

Ms. White   May 14th, 2009 1:39 pm ET

two dumb birds of a feather...do flock together

Charlotte   May 14th, 2009 1:39 pm ET

HA HA HAHAHAHAHAHahahahah!!!! Oh, what a surprise. A bimbo supporting a bimbo. Nobody cares what a beauty pageant contestant thinks about relevant social issues, and nobody cares what Sarah Palin thinks, especially when they have nothing to do with her. She needs to focus on the job that she is being paid excessively to do, and keep her nose out of things she does not understand (like contractual law). This constant and sorry need to jump into the spotlight wherever she sees an opening just makes her look more and more pathetic (if that is possible). No, the "Liberals" did not attack her and were not ever unfair to her – she dug her own grave by opening her mouth and stumbling all over herself struggling to answer Civics-101 level questions. She just keeps blaming everyone else for her own failings. I wonder which of the many colleges she went to were not to blame for her tortured and lengthy quest for a bare minimum BA?

B L   May 14th, 2009 1:39 pm ET

...and the Constitution also protects a liberal's right to publicly denounce all those who attempt to make an issue stance based purely upon ignorance and hatred appear to be mainstream.

RRR   May 14th, 2009 1:38 pm ET

My complaint about Prejean is less about her beliefs.....and more that she LIED REPEATEDLY to the Ms. California pegeant, signed a form KNOWING what she signed was a lie. Knowing this person is a liar and should have been ousted, how can I lend credence to other things Ms. Prejean says?

The saddest part of this is the totally blind hypocritical opinion both Prejean and Palin and others harbor. Namely, if ALL people in this country are equal under the Constitution, Gay people DESERVE equal rights to get married. Period, end of statement. Believing anything else is discrimination, no matter how you defend your position.

So, according to Palin, she applauds Prejean for being 'true to herself'......but evidently gay people can't be true to THEMselves in Palin's tiny world view.

Bob   May 14th, 2009 1:38 pm ET

Because a person identifies themselves as liberal does not automatically mean that they condone homosexuality or abortion. That's why no "Party" will ever speak for me.

Had It   May 14th, 2009 1:38 pm ET

two shallow, narrow-minded "sex sells" twits – go figure.

George- Chicago   May 14th, 2009 1:36 pm ET

This is understandable because they seem to be sharing one brain between them.

David   May 14th, 2009 1:36 pm ET

You know you're in trouble is she has to defend you.

Chris   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

It's interesting that the woman of the GOP, remind me of the sexy dukes of hazard girl........Sexy woman w/ good old time country, values....I don't hate them for their views, but I can't take them serious knowing that men lust after them......The left has Hillary, and Michelle, the right has Prejean, and Sarah......Hey, the left wins in brain power, but the right has some hot girls......isn't it wierd that they conjure up a unconservative, frisky feeling? LOL

sandee in Portland   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

It galls me to say it, but I agree with Palin. Marriage is between a man and a woman. The gay community keeps saying they want equal rights.....well, they can have equal rights with a civil union so why do they need the word marriage.

Annie   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

It's amazing, the fact that Prejean lied and continues to lie is of no consequence to Palin, guess that's because she lies for a living.
The only thing that matters is that darn gotcha liberal media!!!!

witch   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

From one liar to anothert

Jeffrey in Marietta, GA   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

Miss California is right. Both the President and Hillary Clinton both are against gay marriage. Both she and Sarah Palin are perfectly correct in pointing out that all of them are supporting this shameful bigotry.

What she fails to realize is that it is still wrong.

Tim   May 14th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

I'm sure she can definately relate as a fellow bimbo, how hard it is to gain any kind of respect from anybody.
Go away Snow Queen...

gary davis Harbor Oregon   May 14th, 2009 1:34 pm ET

this woman needs to go back to Alaska policies and shut the trap door that let her out of the state . so tired of her mouth . she is all about her personal agenda .bottom of the republican pond feeder

Shirley In California   May 14th, 2009 1:34 pm ET

Of course she defended her. She's white, a beauty contestant and a hypocrite. Did God tell her to get those breast implants and to take nude photographs? I'm sure he didn't. Both of them are holy hypocrites and will probably burn in hell for hiding behind the Bible while they preach to everyone else. As much as I don't like this Prejean woman, I truthfully found nothing wrong with her answer. She stated her opinion – I just don't like her or her demeanor just as I don't like palin. Please both of you go away once and for all.

Scott in Atlanta   May 14th, 2009 1:34 pm ET

Is it weird that you can be a liberal Democrat, and still NOT believe in gay marriage?

Because I am, and I don't.

Palin Power   May 14th, 2009 1:33 pm ET

Palin and Prejean will be presidents that this country truly needs. After Palin becomes President in 2013-2021, Carrie Prejean will be part of a long and unbroken line of conservative white women presidents.

It is any Wonder?   May 14th, 2009 1:33 pm ET

Sarah says "It's despicable when liberals do the attacing, but it's okay when she does it, or when Rush does it. She says the Consitution protects those who disagree with the far left, but doesn't it then also protect those who disagree with the far right? That's the problem...too much name calling and not enough listening. Miss CA has a right to her opinion...that doesn't make it right, but she certainly has the right to state it and those of us who disgree with her have a right to say so.

ron   May 14th, 2009 1:32 pm ET

Hurry everyone, it's your double-shot of hate opportunity! Here's a whole list of commenteers missing the larger point of Prejean's situation.

I used to like CNN but not anymore!   May 14th, 2009 1:32 pm ET

At one time I almost liked Sarah Palin! Now she just makes me sick to my stomach! Can't even stand to look at her! Not to mention hearing that smarmy, nails on a chalkboard, fake Minnesota accented, voice of her's! I can't take her anymore!

Accountability   May 14th, 2009 1:32 pm ET

The attacks are because of her dishonesty and hypocrisy which knows no political party or persuasion Sarah...but no wonder you don't recognize that as they are both at the core of your being as well.

Independant Voter   May 14th, 2009 1:32 pm ET

Ok. The joke here is just too obvious.

But, seriously, WHY would Palin even address this?!?!?!?!?
Why would she even create a connection between herself and this ditzy girl?
Is Palin that desparate to get some coverage – she'll even jump onto the Miss USA debacle bandwagon?

The joke is obvious. And, funny.
But, what's more revealing here is how small Sarah Palin's world is – this story was so moving to her that she had to attach herself to this girl's plight!
Gag!

Billy Ray Valentine   May 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET

Two birds of a feather..... Ms. Prejean is doing exactly what Sarah Palin did throughout the campaign. Blaming others for her own actions. I guess Satan won whe she took those photos. I guess Satan also won when she had breast enhancements. She's hot though.

Loan   May 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET

Most of my comment has never been posted, for I'm not a liberal.

Shame on you CNN

Jason   May 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET

Moderates can't stand you either.

You were both targeted because you are utterly vapid and obtuse!! Not because of any political leanings you might have, but because you are a pair of ignoramuses who lie, cry, and deny to get your way.

Frank   May 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET

More proof that Carrie Prejean is a tool for the right wing conservatives to run on. Now Sarah Palin has made Miss Cali her darling, just as the most of the other conservatives out there have. They need to stop using these lame excuses for people like Joe the Plumber and Carrie Prejean, and focus on helping themselves without the help these morons.

Dennis   May 14th, 2009 1:30 pm ET

Please.........!!

reggie   May 14th, 2009 1:29 pm ET

Miss California is a great role model and so is Governor Palin, but in dif ways. The liberals tried their best to tarnish Miss California, but she has come out looking much stronger and will be a huge success.

John   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

So now someone who poses for seminude photos is a conservative spokesperson? This is great. Looks like the Republican 2012 ticket is firming up. As far as free speech goes, they are both free to show their stupidity anytime they want. It's not their rights, people, it's what they say that gets people fired up.

Larry Flynt is going to have a field day with this.

Ryan   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Go away, Sarah.

You are right about one thing – the Constitution does protect us all. It gives Prejean the right to say what she did, and it give everyone else the right to agree with or criticize her.

Freedom of speech doesn't only get to work for people who agree with you, Gov. Palin.

Adele   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

One moron defending another moron. Are we surprised ?

Danny   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Dear CNN,

I used to respect your news organization because you had integrity and the ability to sort real news from tabloid garbage.

However, through some change we may never come to know, your organization now seeks out any news stories which have the ability to create anger between two opposing parties without actually reporting true 'news'.

How does this story provide information about the world around us? How can it improve our daily lives? How does it make me a better, more knowledgeable person? The answer to all of these questions is, "It doesn't".

If this is the best your organization can do to report what is feels is important to your audience then you have very little respect for the intelligence of said audience.

It is time to move on and find better, more reliable resources.

tevis   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Ahhhh, nice. I think I'll just kick back, make some popcorn, and enjoy the show.

Louis   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

FAMILY VALUES: Palin and Prejean represent the new GOP family values–abstinance only teen pregnancy, lying for personal gain, breast implants to win a contest.

Jeff   May 14th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Cant anyone in the US spell loser?

FrankinPhilly   May 14th, 2009 1:26 pm ET

One bimbo defending another.

alvino   May 14th, 2009 1:26 pm ET

The difference between Sarah Palin and the Suez Canal?

The Suez Canal is a busy ditch and Sarah is a dizzy b. . . . . !

kim   May 14th, 2009 1:26 pm ET

WOW! Another pathetic day for Palin. Her mouth just keeps on going like the energizer bunny!

Jack in Florida   May 14th, 2009 1:26 pm ET

Pageant winners stick together! WHO CARES'S????

lt27   May 14th, 2009 1:26 pm ET

Disappear please just disappear. Who cares what you think!

donttreadonme   May 14th, 2009 1:25 pm ET

Some of the stuff said about Prajean and Palin on MSNBC is just plain outrageous. It seems that there are a buch of angry elitist libs out there. Do they get their hate from Keith Olberman?

Some of the posts here on CNN are also plain mean and woul dbe moderated if the same was said about Obama.

I do see the irony though in the moral stance against gay marriage and the pictures.

tom   May 14th, 2009 1:25 pm ET

Someone stop this cultist politician !

slim-fl   May 14th, 2009 1:25 pm ET

Let's be honest people you like and want this bimbo to be President, that's why all the attention on her. She's not giving up that seat for nothing! Thanks McShame! Country first! mY A...

Todd (not the Alaska Separatist)   May 14th, 2009 1:24 pm ET

Carrie Prejean: "I can see Japan from my window in California!"

Republicans are the American Taliban   May 14th, 2009 1:24 pm ET

I must admit that the Miss America pageant contestants should not be asked questions about hot political topics. I think that it was unfair and she had every right to speak her opinion. I think she went overboard by signing up with radical political organizations that used her to further their political agenda. For that she was a pawn and a stooge. Like Bristol expounding on abstinence. You just watch and shake your head....

ray ray   May 14th, 2009 1:23 pm ET

At least these women (Prejean & Palin) are ATTRACTIVE!

Liberal defenders: Rosie O'Donnel and Nancy Pelosi.

Paul   May 14th, 2009 1:23 pm ET

Bravo, Ms. Palin!

I look forward to the topless photos of Bristol – after all, that's all fine a good, right?

Tony in MN   May 14th, 2009 1:22 pm ET

I can't believe that in 2009 we even still HAVE beauty pageants. COH!

And Trump - he is a characature of himself and he has no respect for women, no matter how many he hires. He's a mule in a show horse harness.

Randi L.   May 14th, 2009 1:21 pm ET

Not surprised Palin's sticking up for the dishonest, silicone, Republican French girl who derelicted her duties to go out spouting right-wing rhetoric. They are cut from the same cloth.

Dan in NC   May 14th, 2009 1:21 pm ET

I think they're both pretty dang attractive. Prejean has the advantage because she's younger of course.

CMG   May 14th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

Why does this not surprise me? Yes, Sarah and Miss California, truly role models for the women of America. This gives a whole new meaning to the word "nauseated."

ingrasam   May 14th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

Is it ANY surprise that f'n idiot supports her? They are both religious, incompetent idiots.
If palin did not have religion to numb the minds of the electorate she would never have even been heard of.

C W   May 14th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

I bet CNN doesn't have the guts to post this ...

Shouldn't Palin be home taking care of her special needs son? Oh, that's right: like everyone and everything else in her life, he's just another political prop.

Seriously, she went back to work within a week of having him and has been pretty much pre-occupied with her political future ever since.

Typical born-again GOP Republican: Protect the unborn, abandon them once they're born.

Emma, San Jose   May 14th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

It is good that Miss California's reign will end. She is a muckraker.

MICHAEL   May 14th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

Sarah Palin can relate to Carrie Prejean because they are both airheads. I live in California and do not like the fact that Miss Airhead California is pushing her personal beliefs as a representative of California.

Longhorn7   May 14th, 2009 1:19 pm ET

You got it Gov. Palin. The American left are becoming disgusting Americans, no stomach to win wars, shoved aside the one person who could have pulled us out of this economy slump Hillary! I admire Miss California ah Miss America because she deserves where she is at. There is still values and freedom of speech in this country.

Peter (CA)   May 14th, 2009 1:19 pm ET

Wow, those two are sure made for each other, aren't they?

Lie and manipulate to get what you want and then hide behind the veneer of moral piety.

So typical.

Candy West Virginia   May 14th, 2009 1:19 pm ET

We would probably believe what your saying if you actually knew the constitution you clueless pathological liar.

Marc   May 14th, 2009 1:18 pm ET

California was an independent country for about a month, or even less, over 150 years ago, then they joined the USA. But for Ms. Prejean it is still a country...

Michael K, Baltimore MD   May 14th, 2009 1:17 pm ET

As usual an offended right winger claims unconstitutional abuse if their views are opposed by anybody. The First Amendment protects our speech from Congres and, courtesy of the 14th amendment, local legislative bodies. It does not protect people from being 'attacked' by fellow citizens based on opinions. Should people have been more civil about Ms. California's poor presentation of her position as well as the position itself? Yes. Were her constitutional rights violated? NO!

But let's ban books in the Wasilla library. Hypocrites!

Expat American   May 14th, 2009 1:17 pm ET

Palin/Prejean&OctoMom (co-VPs) 2012

Good looking out   May 14th, 2009 1:16 pm ET

Who cares they are one in the same. Carrie spoke up and that okay
but both are not smart........its all about the money

Baze   May 14th, 2009 1:15 pm ET

More sideshow nonsense.

Mike   May 14th, 2009 1:15 pm ET

Yeah... Palin said, "Our Constitution protects us all – not just those who agree with the far left." Or the far right...

When will politicians (and those Americans still against same-sex marriage) see that this issue has nothing to do with religion or politics. It is an issue of the civil rights of a group of American citizens that by law, and under the Constitution, deserve to have the right to marry. Giving the LGBT community the right to marry will not infringe on anyone else's rights. However, continuing to deny this group of people the right to marry will only foster more discrimination, bigotry, and inequality.

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   May 14th, 2009 1:14 pm ET

I think Sarah has a crush on Carrie.

Steve, New York City   May 14th, 2009 1:14 pm ET

. . .aside from our mutual love of the United States, this might be the ONLY OTHER issue on which I agree with Palin – Miss Prejean was not trying to be bigoted – she was asked her opinion about something (and she answered honestly). People should leave Prejean alone and move on!

gt   May 14th, 2009 1:14 pm ET

a perfect statement..... the extreme pysco left cant stand up to the truth ,,,, there way or no way .....pitiful.....drip,,,, drip,,,,, drip ...one small battle at a time will ruin this country.....the far left know this,,, hang in thier gov.palin

Proud Member..Party of No   May 14th, 2009 1:14 pm ET

Palin and Carrie Prejean...............everything the democrats wish they were........Smart and hot!

Katherine in Austin, Texas   May 14th, 2009 1:14 pm ET

Sarah – go away.

mike   May 14th, 2009 1:13 pm ET

i guess hetero sex marriages ending in divorce are not considered moral decadence.

"frank , pennsylvania May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!"

Steve, New York City   May 14th, 2009 1:12 pm ET

Why is Palin still in the press? Do people have nothing better to talk about? Maybe she'll do another Katie Couric interview (we could all use a good chuckle).

Unhappy "3.6 Trillion big budget"   May 14th, 2009 1:12 pm ET

Thank Lord for sending American two faithfull, bold, smart and beautiful women in times of The American President has buried all moral issues into the deepest ground. These two women love in God and be loved by You.
SARAH PALIN 2012

Quit trying to force your religion down my throat!   May 14th, 2009 1:11 pm ET

I think Donald Trump did the right thing. If they had taken Princess Airhead's crown away, the religious zealots would have made her their martyr. Let her keep her crown. Who gives a s__t about pageants anyway!

robertebob   May 14th, 2009 1:11 pm ET

So what does Trump's decision say to all future contestants of beauty pagents? It says you can lie on your entry form, not perform your duties, and still get away with it.

Palin, among others, are making this out to be some liberal witch hunt. It's about the contract, stupid!

P. Y.   May 14th, 2009 1:11 pm ET

Talk about " dumb and dumber ".

I used to like CNN but not anymore!   May 14th, 2009 1:10 pm ET

Good Lord here we go with the same old " everyone's out to get me " " I'm just a poor little victim and a liberal target" crap! Grow up Sarah! There's an easy fix to all of your woe's! Its called going away and staying away! You should give it a try sometime MORON!

Cali J   May 14th, 2009 1:08 pm ET

OK, so most of you Dems don't have a spellcheck feature.
For those of you who say Carrie lost because of her looks, you are blind. For those of you who say Palin is stupid, she holds a much higher position than you in life and was almost your VP. Your blind hatred and name calling and little mis-spelled insults show what type of people currently considered "The Democrats". Progressives my butt. A bunch of whiney name calling losers who hate all who don't think in lock-step with your Liberal beliefs.
Not a single rational post by the Libs on this board. The hatred better stop or we as a country will never succeed.
The party of tolerence, I think not!

Jonathan   May 14th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

"the constitution protects us all" . . . (unless your gay)

Chad   May 14th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

Good grief is she still in the news?

arithmetic is liberal   May 14th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

John in Tampa May 14th, 2009 12:55 pm ET

Can anything stupid or unsavory happen anymore anywhere that she is not involved in?

A big NO to that. You can take the girl out of the trailer park...

jay   May 14th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

Kanon- marriage is a constitutional matter. Not taking a side but the right to marry has been determined as a fundamental liberity right.

Independent   May 14th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

Palin, Please, Please, Please, JUST GO AWAY!!!!!

Sniffit   May 14th, 2009 1:06 pm ET

Grow a pair. Nowhere in the Constitution (nor case law thereunder) does it say that free speech means you are to be protected from criticism and retort from those who think you said something completely stupid. That goes for EVERYONE.

Pantwetting crybaby whiners are going to ruin this country before anything else does.

tipton   May 14th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

protect us from moral decadence? really? taking her clothes off for money is perfectly moral?

SILVIJO   May 14th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

I finally agree with Governor Palin, at least on one issue.

AEK   May 14th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

Well, you know, Mrs Palin and her very odd extended family, do represent the moral compass of the United States.

Doug in New Mexico   May 14th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

I just do not understand how come there are so many mouth-pieces for God. Just keep the morals police away from me.

Nicole   May 14th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

Believing people have the right to marry who they'd like, doesn't make you part of the "far-left", Mrs. Palin. Perhaps people rather prefer to spend time, money and effort on critical issues like our degrading economy, two wars, national security, health care crisis, failing K-12 public education, high costs of college, energy shortage etc. etc. etc. – instead of worrying about if their male neighbors are holding hands. WHO CARES?!

PK California   May 14th, 2009 1:04 pm ET

What about SHE BROKE THE RULES isn't understood? It wasn't only what she said but what she did! OOPS! A sneaky photographer took nude pictures of her! Tsk! Tsk! Sure looked like a pose to me! I guess rules were only made for certain beauty queens, not the ones that the DONALD has taken a liking to. Good for the pageant gal who resigned. A beauty queen is supposed to represent the state or country that has chosen her, not parade in front of TV espousing her personal beliefs. She answered the question and it should have ended there. Good for you Sarah, to come to her defense! She needs your help like a hole in the head. But of course you wouldn't turn down an opportunity to get your face out there again!

Too True For You   May 14th, 2009 1:04 pm ET

Sarah Palin, Occupation: Permanent Self-Declared Victim of Libruls

Hobby: Getting air time anywhere, anyway

Favorite saying: "I am a victim of librul attacks"

Favorite Causes: Anything that gets her airtime

Latest Cause: Manufacturing a tenuous connection to dishonest beauty pageant contestant

Favorite Pastimes: Inciting brainless populism, Spouting right wing inanities, Ignoring gubenatorial duties

Sniffit   May 14th, 2009 1:03 pm ET

Doesn't matter "who started it" by saying something others chose to disagree with and criticize. Both sides have the right to say it. This nonsense of "I said something and now people are saying things critical of what I said so my free speech is being violated" needs to stop. NOW. If you put your cajones on the table, they just might get slapped. That's the way it works. That's the way it's SUPPOSED to work. Sure, extremists on both sides go a little overboard and act somewhat irresponsibly, but you know what? TOUGH. It's the give and take that begets progress, not some idiotic notion that everyone is supposed to be free from criticism from voicing something dumba$$ed.

R in Maine   May 14th, 2009 1:03 pm ET

I once thought that republicans believed in individual rights. But now it is clear that they just think that everyone who doesn't kiss Rush Limbaugh's ass is someone they are free to lie about in public. Palin can withdraw deeper in Alaska and keep the money she has stolen from the US government.

jay   May 14th, 2009 1:03 pm ET

Is Palin that stupid, why would she call them liberal attacks and then say Obama and Hillary agree with her.

Dieter Zerressen, Denver, CO   May 14th, 2009 1:01 pm ET

Miss California shows her boobies and I'm morally decadent? She lost and she's being attacked for her hypocrisy not for her beliefs. I still don't know what "opposite" marriage is – that's just plain stupid and that's why she lost. Then she lied about the pictures. I guess she's supremely qualified to be a Republican/conservative. Lie, deny, obfuscate and fall back on being attacked because she's Christian. Boo-hoo.

VB Lincoln Park NJ   May 14th, 2009 1:01 pm ET

One pin head defending another! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

arithmetic is liberal   May 14th, 2009 1:01 pm ET

Carrie Prejean can get married.

The people who design her clothes, style her hair, do her makeup and instruct her on how to walk are apparently subhumans who don't deserve her rights.

dominican mama 4 Obama   May 14th, 2009 1:01 pm ET

"Palin confirmed that she spoke to Prejean "soon after the attacks started." The former vice presidential candidate, once a beauty pageant constestant herself, said she respected Prejean for "standing strong and staying true to herself. "

Yeah Palin, the same way you stood strong and true to yourself(beliefs) when you allowed the yahoos at you rallies to yell "Kill him!" and you felt no compunction whatsoever to tell them that that was inappropriate. You're such a class act, NOT!

Ghost   May 14th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

Ummmm.....I don't get it. Being liberal doesn't mean you have to susbscribe to any and every tenet that is assumed to be liberal. What I think marriage is and what I think should be allowed are two different things. I don't believe in gay marriage, but I don't think that any laws should be created for or against it.

But somehow, this is still a knock on Obama.

Simmy   May 14th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

A book deal does not an intellectual mind make.....There is nothing 'far left' about free speech.....When the opinions aren't to your liking, you, like fellow Republicans, a label on it......God is much bigger than your micro-beliefs.....Hypocrisy (lying) is a sin......Criticism is free speech......

rodlang   May 14th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

I love the irony! Sarah Palin, Carrie Prejean, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton...all agree on the definition of marraige. Yet the liberals only insult Palin and Prejean. What total hypocrites.

Cynthia - Arkansas   May 14th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

Couldn't let a day go by without jumping in front of a camera. Both dumb as dirt.

Linda - Wisconsin   May 14th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

Dumb defends even stupider.

rosslaw   May 14th, 2009 12:59 pm ET

Thank goodness we have Sarah Palin to comment on the weighty issues of the day. I'm still just not sure I'm a 100% behind Ms. Prejean's "opposite" marriage concept, i.e. a cat and a dog; Rush Limbaugh and not Rush Limbaugh, etc.

Fla.   May 14th, 2009 12:58 pm ET

In talking point style, Miss CA has become the latest far right "Joe the Plumber"–just as disingenuous & hypocritical. Gov. Palin unfortunately fits right in with the nonsense.

adods   May 14th, 2009 12:58 pm ET

Palin – Prejean 2012. The Democratic dream ticket.

Eric   May 14th, 2009 12:58 pm ET

This is interesting Gov. Palin, because the Constitution also protects my right as a gay man to enter into civil marriage with my partner. Whatever happened to "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" and "all men (women) are created equal?" If we are not allowing a group of people (LGBT people) from entering into a legally binding contract, called civil marriage, than we are discriminating against a class of people. Whether you like it or not it's not a left wing or liberal value to achieve marriage equality for all people, it SHOULD be an American value. I was always taught as Americans we are to ensure freedom and equality for ALL people not just the select few, by preventing civil marriage for LGBT people you are fundamentally being anti-American.

Kevin in Ohio   May 14th, 2009 12:57 pm ET

Perez Hilton is the slime of the earth and a worthless human being. Carrie Prejean simply stated her opinion and didn't sugar coat it with anything but "Im sorry if I offend any of you". Sarah Palin also spoke from her convictions. It is crystal clear who the decent people are and who the evil ones are that are out to destroy this country. I would be ashamed to be a liberal.

Jen   May 14th, 2009 12:56 pm ET

What Mrs. Palin is trying to do is to fan the anti-same sex marriage flames that have already died down around Ms. Prejean. The larger issue for her has become the nude photos she has consistently lied about. Once again Palin has siezed on an opportunity to push her own agenda. I'm sure if she could find a way to use "Ocot-mom" to her advantage, she would, even if it further exploited those children.

John in Tampa   May 14th, 2009 12:55 pm ET

Ms. Prejean thinks signing a contract doesn't mean anything. Mr. Trump always has been an a–. But I just LOVE that Sarah Palin had to jump onboard! Can anything stupid or unsavory happen anymore anywhere that she is not involved in?

GOP Disaster   May 14th, 2009 12:55 pm ET

Good job of offending some of your Hillary supporters that you had in your back pocket Ms.Palin. I can't wait until she runs and picks Carrie Prejean as her V.P.

La Chatte   May 14th, 2009 12:55 pm ET

Well, now, that figures... bimbo defends bimbo. It would be awesome if the remainder of the Party of No moved to Alaska, which could then secede and run their own right-wing gulag. They could keep an eye on Russia from the trailer park.

John in Austin   May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Prejean needs to stop whining. She lost because she wasn't as pretty. That's as deep and meaningful as those pageants get. Her virtues and opinions are bland and empty, like the space in her head, and just like Sarah Palin.

And to anyone who follows them – you're just as dumb. :P

frank , pennsylvania   May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Miss California 2009 remains my hero! We need to protect this country from moral decadence!

Rachel   May 14th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

She stated her views, now everyone is talking about her future in politics and how she could be a spokeswoman for conservatives and how she was brave for speaking out...no one seems to remember the fact that she referred to California as "my country" during her answer...if she OR Palin is the future of conservativism, those nasty liberals are in good shape.

matty   May 14th, 2009 12:52 pm ET

She added, "Our Constitution protects us all –just not gay people."

Jane   May 14th, 2009 12:51 pm ET

Enough of Miss California & the Gov!!!! The coverage of a stupid pagent to the extent this has been covered is utterly ridiculous given the magnitude of the economic problems, let alone the wars. I wish they 2 would disappear into the back ground & the media could help by not giving them so much atention.

Tony AZ   May 14th, 2009 12:51 pm ET

She is such a maverick.

A.P. Fremont, California   May 14th, 2009 12:51 pm ET

Isn't that nice......maybe the queen and Princess of hypocrisy can join forces together. I'm sure they both have views of Russia from their backyard.....

Minnesotan   May 14th, 2009 12:50 pm ET

Palin is trying to keep herself in the public eye any way she can. She'll probably be doing commercials for 'RAID' bug spray soon, just so she can see herself on TV. Too bad she's so irrelevant. Even worse is that Tina Fey does a much better Palin than Palin.

Tony Jenson   May 14th, 2009 12:50 pm ET

So Gov. Palin believes it is okay for 17 year olds to do semi-nude photographs? Even if they are aspiring models. It is okay for them to go on photo shoots without parental supervision?

Are conservatives saying that teaching their daughter's to respect their bodies is less important than same-sex marriage?

I believe Christ said it best, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone."

DD   May 14th, 2009 12:50 pm ET

PLEASE...make her stop. I can't read any more about Palin.

Ms. California let herself have naked photos taken...clearly, you can see by the way the photos were taken it wasn't a windy day and she was looking directly into the camera as were her "girls."

Ggggrrrrr...go away Palin, you are still bad for the GOP.

Do I need a magnifying glass yet to find the Rushpublican Party tent on the ever-expanding real world campground?   May 14th, 2009 12:49 pm ET

It's all in the hypocrisy, girls. Now let's see if together you can get your combined IQs in the double digits.

itbeme   May 14th, 2009 12:49 pm ET

wonder if she agrees with the topless pics of Miss Calif too. Bet that really goes hand in hand with abstinence.......

Wil   May 14th, 2009 12:49 pm ET

It's not about her stance on marriage. It's not about the pictures. It's about the lie, plain and simple.

Tony AZ   May 14th, 2009 12:48 pm ET

Palin is a target of all those with rational thought.

fed_up_with_politicians123   May 14th, 2009 12:48 pm ET

I really really wish that this delusional, hateful person would just go away already! I agree with Cecilia I don't know whether to laugh or cry for the Republicans! Do they really want to tie their carriage to someone who is so blatantly ignorant and proud of that fact. Governor Palin please learn to keep your mouth shut!

Kanon   May 14th, 2009 12:47 pm ET

Nice try Jonathan, but marriage isn't a constitutional matter.

EricNY   May 14th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

I wouldnt call the beauty queen a liberal target. I'm a liberal myself through and through but I dont support gay marriage either. Funny how beauty pageant contestants can relate to one another!

tim   May 14th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

Where can we get one of Sarah Palin's coloring books that she signed on to write?

Grandma   May 14th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

She is not thinking she is in1900 century . Please let her know she need to read first before she write. She need to be mother first so she can do her job, she is oly empty minded women that sh think our right to think should be coming from goverment as a women I have to think and make it right for me and my baby not her or any other man

justinmeilers   May 14th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

This is so funny – Maybe Miss America should run for Vice President.

James, Phoenix AZ   May 14th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

The hateful legacy of Anita Bryant is alive and well.

VAisforLovers   May 14th, 2009 12:45 pm ET

Our constitution also states equal rights for all – to include the gay community.

The Moose and the Elephant   May 14th, 2009 12:45 pm ET

Oh, thank heaven! Just when I thought there was going to be an issue of great social and political impact that somehow slipped by without a commentary by Palin that CNN could use as a headline, she saved us with another of her intelligent evaluations.

I anxiously await her all-important commentary on the new Star Trek movie, as well.

Give it a rest.

amer_icon   May 14th, 2009 12:45 pm ET

The issue is not about the bimbos opinions, it's all about the written standards and requirements on which all contestants must meet. Like rule of law.

Trump is a dork, I no longer respect that guy.

Georgia   May 14th, 2009 12:45 pm ET

Between the two of them – their IQ equals that of a bag of Moose $#!+.

A. Goodwin   May 14th, 2009 12:44 pm ET

Carrie Prejean is a liar, a mooch, and a fake – just like Palin. Not only did Carrie Prejean LIE about whether she had posed nude before (which she did), she took the money she got for her stance on gay marriage and bought herself a new pair of boobs.

Carrie Prejean and Palin seem like they've got a lot in common. Keep opening your mouth ladies...the more you talk, the more the Republican's sound like idiots.

Barbara Independent in NY   May 14th, 2009 12:44 pm ET

Dear Lord, please grant me the patience and tolerance to deal with beauty pageant queens. I know that they can't see beyond the mirror, but I need to believe that they really might have some substance.

Kanon   May 14th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

I'm a Democrat. And it's about time Palin said something smart for a change...

Mike   May 14th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

Funny how everyone is fixated on Miss California. Sounds like Palin is mad that there is another woman taking the spotlight off of her. By the way, I've never even seen a picture of the girl who won. This is sad. The winner is the looser in the media spotlight.

Bob   May 14th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

Do people like Palin realize that when people voice their disagreement with Miss California, that they too are invoking their right to free speech?

Slash   May 14th, 2009 12:42 pm ET

Here's the difference.

If Obama got a gay marriage bill on his desk, he would not reach for his veto pen and deny Americans civil rights.

And Palin...well, we're never going to let someone like her anywhere near that desk.

As for this beauty pageant tart, no one cares what she has to say.

Mac   May 14th, 2009 12:42 pm ET

Way to go girl!
Gays and Lesbians now rule the States. Either you're for them or you're against them since the US has systematically redefined democracy as the government of the people by the minority for the majority.
Shame!

Act as JESUS would   May 14th, 2009 12:42 pm ET

Palin/Prejean 2012!

Yeah, baby!!! Thats what I call a stimulus package!!!!

John-Black Hills SD   May 14th, 2009 12:42 pm ET

I understand that dick, Cheney has invited Palin to go yak hunting in the boonies.

MoodyBlue   May 14th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

Sarah sweetie – you aren't a LIBERAL target, but rather a target of people possessing at least half a cranium.

Mike Nichols   May 14th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

Miss California...Fake boobs, nudity...She should be the spokesperson for Larry Flint and Hustler magazine.

Joe Terrogano   May 14th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

Anything to stay on camera. She is becoming the perennial candidate, like David Duke was in Louisiana. My guess is that she would have a difficult re-election bid in Alaska and the base for her includes those who also admire Cheney, Limbaugh, and Steele.

Mickie   May 14th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

Well, obviously as the republicans have ignored, the constitution also protects the right of speech to those who don't agree with their opinion. But, Palin wouldn't know about that – hypocrits only act from both sides (i.e. Palin's affair while her husband was gone and her daughter professing abstinence is the answer while she practices unprotected sex).

Tony AZ   May 14th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

Doesn't Palin have more constructive things to do than get involved in a miss California controversy. Doesn't she have some wolves to kill, or some sentence fragments to complete?

Keeth in California   May 14th, 2009 12:40 pm ET

What's that whining I hear?

LLL   May 14th, 2009 12:39 pm ET

Which liberals are giving Ms. Prejean a hard time. She has kept her crown...why would she have the need to speak with Mrs. Palin about this. Something is off

cecilia   May 14th, 2009 12:39 pm ET

Ya know, you just can't make this stuff up. I don't know if I should laugh at or cry for the Republican Party.
I am a Democrat, but I would really like the Republican Party to regroup and get back in the game. Good luck with that.
What about sending Sarah, Carrie, Rush and Joe on a long trip abroad. Will the real Republicans please stand up

Jayden,FL   May 14th, 2009 12:39 pm ET

One tool sticking up for another tool!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   May 14th, 2009 12:38 pm ET

What a surprise.... one air head defending another air head....

Joanna   May 14th, 2009 12:38 pm ET

First i think this whole issue was manufactured. I doubt this girl lost because of her views. The people against gay marriage saw an opportunity and ran with it. They do not want anyone discriminating against there right to discriminate after all. This womens answer was in coherent and made NO sense. Opposite marriage. She is a real scholar! I want to she the winners answer.... If the winner made a sentence that made sense, than i can see why she won, period.

JVS   May 14th, 2009 12:37 pm ET

All this because Ugly Carrie Prejean is a LIAR! It has nothing to do with her comment. Jeez. Get informed .

Rorschach   May 14th, 2009 12:36 pm ET

"I can relate as a liberal target myself," Palin said in the statement."

– Boy oh boy, Princess – it's everybody's fault but yours, isn't it? Let's all have a great big pity party for poor Sarah. Lady, the country saw through you. Don't you get it?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 14th, 2009 12:36 pm ET

Carrie would do herself some justices by distancing herself from the Palin clan, they are all losers looking for attention. Further, for Palin to say some of our states are unAmerican is not in the constitution, but then again Palin doesn't know law or the constitution. What an idiot.

zoff   May 14th, 2009 12:35 pm ET

make me puke!

JVS   May 14th, 2009 12:35 pm ET

Palin – Just a Wasilla hillbilly looting Neiman Marcus coast to coast.

Melissa   May 14th, 2009 12:34 pm ET

Little miss "embarassment to the every day woman" is trying to defend little miss "bimboette that hates everything different from herself". How amusing.

Ruty   May 14th, 2009 12:33 pm ET

Two phonies babbling about nothing. Miss California should be disqualified because she has false breast. Mrs. Palin because she has a false brain.

Franky   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Gov Palin is a moron, the only target I recall she ever remembered was when they bought her clothes...ohh and by the way Gov, what happen for being tough, huh? Can't handle the heat? You don't wanna prove my ex Amy Holmes that you are in fact tough? Ohh wow, she's defending someone who is literally smarter than her, LOL!! And by the way, yes, yes I would take Miss Cali than Gov Palin...at least she knows how to speak, LOL!!!

Geoff   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Good to see you all were schooled in the art of ignorance.

Reggie from LA   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Touche
I can live with not overly criticizing her honesty of belief system. We should be able to speak to our convictions. However, they need to have snatched the crown off of that noggin most expeditiously. Gov P, you don't have any ol' pics of modeling, etc, attached to your Pre- pageantry do ya?

FAYE, NV   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Sara I guess its okay to use President Obama and SecState Hillary as long as it something you believe also.

People should have the right to voice their opinion and not be punish for it. Marriage is between a man and a woman.

Jamie   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Oh what a pair! and 1/2 of this pair is totally fake! Maybe this will be the GOP ticket in 2012

Rickymo   May 14th, 2009 12:31 pm ET

Please Palin...just goa way like W!

yuri   May 14th, 2009 12:30 pm ET

The palliative Palin, praising Prejean for speakin' her mind, has a point to make people ponder. Gays and Lesbs will probably boycott her as well, but the conservative view is, for certain, commendable, on a few occasions.

ColoDem   May 14th, 2009 12:30 pm ET

SLM,
Wow it is very interesting for me to see some of the same bigots on here that perhaps should have been up there receiving the same hated crown of ignorance that she did. I give this another month and she will be done for as far as a future of anything... she needs to take a lesson in the chapter of anita bryant. She is merly a tree bearing bad fruit. Birds of a feather flock together!!!

AJ   May 14th, 2009 12:30 pm ET

Palin is more of a target because she's stupid than because of her views.
As for Prejean, she's just one more indication that California is quickly becoming a bastion of hatred and bigotry.

Maralars   May 14th, 2009 12:29 pm ET

What's interesting is that Palin still considers herself a "liberal target," when she has in fact been criticized by conservatives as well. She also continues to make gay marriage a "far left" issue when polls are showing that more and more mainstream Americans support (or don't actively oppose or even give a hoot about) gay marriage.

I personally don't agree with the lovely Ms. Prejean, but I respect her right to a different opinion than my own. What I can't fathom is why she's suddenly such a conservative darling and spokesperson. Have you heard her speak? She's even less articulate than Palin.

Dave   May 14th, 2009 12:29 pm ET

Your such a victim sarah..... unlike during the campaign when you accused our president of "paling around with terrorists", and spewing hate,and fear filled messages to crouds that were so rilled by what you said, that they were threatening him..... even McCain backed off...but you were the bulldog with lipstick.... and now my crocodile tears flow endlessly for you. You chose to try to fight below the belt... and you lost........ PS I hope you run again... it will be fun to watch you lose in a landslide.

gl, Pittsburgh   May 14th, 2009 12:29 pm ET

Why do religion people think they can sin, but nobody else can? Ms. Prejean call herself a christian that take half nude pictures and alter her body. God said do not alter your body and Ms. Prejean did just that, but it is okay becasue she said so.

Hector   May 14th, 2009 12:28 pm ET

This is the arena to which Sarah 'peter principle' Palin truly belongs – beauty contests. Any person who can be tripped up by the question 'what do you read' is way over their head in politics.....

Ted Tartaglia   May 14th, 2009 12:28 pm ET

Who cares what the bimbo from Wasilla thinks?

Paul Dobro   May 14th, 2009 12:27 pm ET

Prejean and Palin are exactly the same, no matter what the issue, it is not their fault and everybody unfairly attacks me. "oh – it was windy", "photographer took a picture when I wasn't posing", "clothing malfunction"....

I don't think the sentiment of the answer had anything to do with the outcome, it was inventing a new term – Opposite Sex Marriage – that cracked me up.

Enjoy playing the marter, because once no one cares about you two anymore, you can't play that card anylonger.

marymary4868   May 14th, 2009 12:27 pm ET

That's the first thing I have ever heard pailin say that I have agreed with!

TjayeInLA   May 14th, 2009 12:26 pm ET

Welcome to the downfall of Miss California...being linked to one of the biggest losers in the GOP.

And, I gotta say, I love how they use the word "liberal" as if its supposed to be an insult.

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   May 14th, 2009 12:26 pm ET

One nit wit supporting another. Although I do agree with Ms. Cali's viewpoint, Sarah Palin is just trying to gain some political points. Perjean is beginning to make a fool of herself though saying that she was punished for speaking her mind. No, you lost because it's a stupid beauty pageant and I guess Perez didn't like your answer.

Squeezer   May 14th, 2009 12:25 pm ET

Sorry, Sarah. What the constitution does is protect us from Congressional legislation that would outlaw free speech. It does not "protect" us from people who speak openly in disagreement of whatever opinion we express. Prejean expressed her view, others expressed a contrary one. So why the outrage? And if two of the Democrat party's highest officials agree with Carrie and Sarah, where's the "liberal target" practice? Time to go back to watching Russia, Governor.

Al-NY,NY   May 14th, 2009 12:25 pm ET

Always the victim..... She is pathetic

shut up already!   May 14th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

I am so mad I click on this, Sarah your opinions have no credability so just go away.

Zion   May 14th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

First of all if Miss California had been a minority, this would not even be an issue. I supported her until I found out about the nude pictures. Didn't this happen to another beautiful woman whose crown was immediately taken away, oh yes, my memory does serve me correctly it was Vanessa Williams, but she was black. Palin you are not a liberal target, you were targeted by the following people:

This is just to name a few, and each are considered CONSERVATIVE.
Gen. Colin Powell
Kathleen Parker
David Frum

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   May 14th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

Prejean LIED to the USA pageant.

Also, she seems to have no scruples about showing her newly-disfigured body to any Tom, Dick, or Harry around the world.

So much for her stances on marriage.

She seems like tainted goods to me.

RL.   May 14th, 2009 12:23 pm ET

Sarah Palin needs to shut up.

Shari, NY   May 14th, 2009 12:23 pm ET

Miss California exercised her freedom of speech and in so doing spoke from the heart. I am neither influenced by Donald Trump nor Sarah Palin but I must say I commend this beauty queen for taking a stand instead of playing hypocrite just to wear the tiara or please others.

Laverne   May 14th, 2009 12:23 pm ET

Oh Palin just shut up! I don't know of another group of people who could be more narrow minded and one sided than the republican party, walk like me, talk like me, act like me, or else you are not patriotic, you are a terrorist I might add! The pot calling the kettle black!

Jonathan   May 14th, 2009 12:22 pm ET

If Palin believed her own words, "She added, "Our Constitution protects us all – not just those who agree with the far left." then gay marriage would most certainly be legal. She's getting mad at the media for liberal onslaughts when she herself is a hypocrite. Sarah Palin needs to watch what she says because she will be eating her own words one day.

Tulsa   May 14th, 2009 12:21 pm ET

BWahahahahahahaha

Republicans! they can't stop playing the fool!

becky   May 14th, 2009 12:20 pm ET

PLEASE stop giving this dim-witted, backward-thinking, head in the sand palin woman press

Bassman   May 14th, 2009 12:20 pm ET

What we love about Gov. Palin is she doesn't back down from anything. Where was the criticism from the Left after Pres. Obama stated his position on same sex mariage? The Left believes in free speech unless they disagree. They are intolerant.

Kris   May 14th, 2009 12:20 pm ET

Pull the plug and let her die.

Frozone   May 14th, 2009 12:19 pm ET

Good to see the bimbos of the world sticking together.

shucks   May 14th, 2009 12:19 pm ET

She made herself a liberal target by promoting the hatred and racism she so ineloquently displayed during her campaigning. Sarah Palin is truly an idiot. The more she speaks, the more we all realize it. She has nothing to contribute to society but arrogance and ignorance. Two traits that the defacto leaders of the republican party exhibit every day. Of course she is going to come to Prejeans defense. One airhead defending the other.

Dwayne   May 14th, 2009 12:18 pm ET

Hey Palin...where were you when this first became an issue. Now that it's just about dead in the water you show up. Imagine that!

can't resist, can you Ms. big mouth Palin   May 14th, 2009 12:17 pm ET

there is not opportunity that Palin will not comment on

whether she has any knowledge of the subject or not

speak first... blame the person who prints your words when it comes out

at least this is a subject she might know something about... beauty pageant

say did you bail your sister in law out of jail for her theft crime yet... or is your close family member still behind bars... this week it happened for the second time... correct?

David NYC   May 14th, 2009 12:17 pm ET

Palin just linked Obama and Hillary to Miss California! Brilliance on display!

SLM   May 14th, 2009 12:16 pm ET

All this because Carrie spoke out against Gay Marriage. If she had been a supporter of it, none of this would have happened. Too bad those who are preaching tolerance, can't practice it themselves. Liberalism at it's ugliest.

Steve in Kentucky   May 14th, 2009 12:15 pm ET

It's a perfect combo! Carrie Prejean is exactly what Sarah Palin is - only younger. Both are total bimbos and they're both just about as smart as the other too.

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