CNN Political Ticker
December 17th, 2009
04:51 PM ET
784 days ago

Palin meant no disrespect with blacked-out hat

Palin said she supports McCain '100 percent.'
Palin said she supports McCain '100 percent.'

(CNN) - Sarah Palin said she meant no disrespect to the man that elevated her to the national scene after she was photographed wearing a visor on which Sen. John McCain's name had been blacked out.

The gossip Web site TMZ ran photos of the former Alaska governor vacationing in Hawaii earlier this week in which Palin is shown with a McCain campaign visor with black marker covering the ex-presidential candidate's name.

The Web site declared the hat a "frontal attack on Sen. John McCain," but Palin told Politico she was merely trying to "be incognito" while vacationing in Hawaii.

"I am so sorry if people took this silly incident the wrong way," Palin said in a statement to the Web site. "I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago. So much for trying to be incognito."

A Palin source confirmed the accuracy of the former vice presidential candidate's comments.

The four term Senator McCain is up for re-election next year.

The vacation comes a month after Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life," hit book stores. Palin launched an around-the-country book tour soon after and has since visited more than 30 cities.


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  1. sms29s

    Does anyone believe Palin would try to be anywhere incognito.

    December 17, 2009 08:59 am at 8:59 am |
  2. oldsoldierboy

    Some class act this moosiah is. Watch her supporters spin this the same way she is spinning this. She is a mooseheaded liar.

    December 17, 2009 09:16 am at 9:16 am |
  3. JB

    Incognito with a campaign hat?? McCain's name blocked out with a black marker? Sarah Palin's behavior has been inappropriate from the day she was nominated to be VP. She is completely clueless-there is no other way to describe this woman.
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    December 17, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
  4. kkst2004

    ooooooh.... breaking news! Who in the world cares? WOW, lovely journalism, CNN.

    December 17, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
  5. Reny

    She is a liar and meant it as a slam. I can't beleive Americans are dumb enough to like this empty suit.

    December 17, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
  6. Going Bogue: An Op Ed critique on what PALIN thinks, by Randall in Torrance, CA (with dual Master's Degrees from WWU)

    The reason McCain's name appeared on her visor was so she could remember his name sort of in the same way she used 3 X 5 cards during the VP debate, Now that she has the word "former" (i.e., former governor, former beauty runner up, former student, former somebody almost important, etc.) in front of her titles she no longer needs to peek at her visor to remember his name.

    December 17, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
  7. CommonSense09

    When are people going to see Sarah for the person she really is???? This speaks VOLUMES about her character...or lack thereof.

    December 17, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
  8. Fred the Moderate

    Now she thinks we are all as stupid as she is. Of course she was slighting McCain.

    Honestly CNN, I don't know why you report on her

    December 17, 2009 09:51 am at 9:51 am |
  9. JIM

    So glad we did not elect her she is making the Repubs looking so bad!

    December 17, 2009 09:51 am at 9:51 am |
  10. Maddy

    Anything to attract attention.
    Keep digging the hole Sarah...........

    December 17, 2009 09:51 am at 9:51 am |
  11. Pete

    Folks should be more concerned with what's under the hat. Not much.

    December 17, 2009 09:53 am at 9:53 am |
  12. Scott

    This woman is just plain stupid. Is she trying to say that, in all of her recent book signing travels, and in all of the hotel gift shop, and in all of her closet space, that she couldn't find a totally non-descript visor to where while on vacation? And that she really, truly believed that a poorly concealed black marker covering up "McCain" was going to render her "incognito" as opposed to more headlines?

    Maybe if she actually read a newspaper once in a while she'd realize what makes the news and what doesn't. Or she could call Tiger and get his advice on what sort of PR moves the public believes and which ones make you look like an idiot.

    I'm all for fresh perspectives in politics, but let's find politicians with intelligence in addition to just being attractive and having a neighborly disposition.

    December 17, 2009 09:53 am at 9:53 am |
  13. Watching

    It was done on purpose...
    Surely she can afford a sun hat to go on Holiday!
    So low-class

    December 17, 2009 09:54 am at 9:54 am |
  14. TangledThorns

    Palin isn't used to the slimey paparazzi so why is this an issue? Anyways, Sarah Palin will make an awesome President after she defeats Obama in 2012!!

    December 17, 2009 09:55 am at 9:55 am |
  15. FM

    That is Sarah showing her true colors. John McCain is longer an asset to her, just only "Going Rogue" which empties peoples pockets!

    December 17, 2009 09:55 am at 9:55 am |
  16. Melissa

    Wth is wrong with this woman? She's a national figure that everyone is watching and she thought no one would notice? She's the one whining about how the press is always watching her. Well thats when you learn not to do stupid things, which is apparently a lesson this woman has never learned. What a twit.

    December 17, 2009 09:55 am at 9:55 am |
  17. Jeremy

    She has made millions of dollars off of her book and speaking engagements – could she not afford to buy a new hat if she really was trying to go "incognito". There is nothing "incognito" about this woman. I wish her the best in her run for the Republican nomination – as a democrat nothing would make me happier.

    December 17, 2009 09:55 am at 9:55 am |
  18. PAbookgirl

    Can't she afford a different hat? That is the tackiest thing I've ever heard.

    December 17, 2009 09:55 am at 9:55 am |
  19. Ruth

    Palin is either the stupidist person in politics or the most devious person in politics. Take your pick. If she wants to be incognito, wear a plain hat; that's what I'd do, but she's not as smart as I am - and that's scary.To imagine her a heartbeat away from the presidency almost stops my heart.

    December 17, 2009 09:56 am at 9:56 am |
  20. Shelia

    It's just not possible to take her seriously.

    December 17, 2009 09:57 am at 9:57 am |
  21. vlj in mn

    With all the money Palin is hauling in from her book, you'd think she could buy a new one! This is just plain weird, and intentional! Do me a favor... help out Hawaii's economy and buy a souvenir visor!

    December 17, 2009 09:57 am at 9:57 am |
  22. LMC

    Too bad she can't afford to buy a new visor!

    December 17, 2009 09:57 am at 9:57 am |
  23. Jason

    "Incognito" would be spending $5 from the millions she's made from the suckers who bought her book on a new visor.

    What does she need a vacation for? She hasn't performed a day of work in over a year now.

    Not only did she fail at running Alaska, she's failing at running the state of denial as well. This woman is utterly delusional.

    December 17, 2009 09:57 am at 9:57 am |
  24. dave

    why are you people at CNN making this obnoxious, attention seeking woman a news item? This is so pathetic on your part.
    Please, please, give your readers real news, not this garbage

    December 17, 2009 09:58 am at 9:58 am |
  25. Silence Dogoode

    TMZ is the national Inquirer on video....doesn't CNN have better things to do?

    December 17, 2009 09:59 am at 9:59 am |
  26. RealityKing

    Sarah was vacationing in Hawaii and all TMZ snapped photos of was her blacked out hat!? What morons...!!

    December 17, 2009 09:59 am at 9:59 am |
  27. MsSwin

    I am more concerned about her 'love it or leave it' style teeshirt, not only is it odd for a family who has supported the AIP seccessionist group, but it again reinforces her idea of how some of us are not American enough, real enough or pure enough to be true patriotic Americans.

    December 17, 2009 09:59 am at 9:59 am |
  28. Mickie

    What - she doesn't have enough money to purchase a new visor? The woman is a disaster.

    December 17, 2009 09:59 am at 9:59 am |
  29. Whatever...

    Yeah, because that's a great way to not draw attention to yourself! Here's a thought: if you want to be incognito, why not wear a hat that has NOTHING to do with what has made you recognizable around the world? I think this is another sad attempt at humor made by the completely out of touch Sarah Palin.

    December 17, 2009 10:00 am at 10:00 am |
  30. Karen

    She is a real class act!

    December 17, 2009 10:00 am at 10:00 am |
  31. James

    What a lame excuse and an explanation! Why did she wear the visor in the first place? This woman would not be minting the money she's minting had it not been for John McCain. And it's stupidious for her to think that a sun visor would make folks not to recognize her. Sarah Palin is indeed small-headed.

    December 17, 2009 10:01 am at 10:01 am |
  32. joann

    If you "adore" John McCain, you disingenuous twit, why black out his name and wear the hat?

    December 17, 2009 10:01 am at 10:01 am |
  33. joe dokes

    Does she really think people are stupid enough to buy her explanation? Palin groupies will because she can say any to them and they'll believe it because they're sheep. Everyone else on the other hand...

    December 17, 2009 10:01 am at 10:01 am |
  34. Larry in Salt Lake

    If we could only find a way to black her out.

    December 17, 2009 10:01 am at 10:01 am |
  35. Jerry D

    I do hope that Palin decides to come to Arizona to stump for McCain. It will be a pleasure to associate them together to make it even easier to eliminate McCain from a position he has abused and taken advantage of for far too long. All I want for Christmas is a candidate to beat McCain and send him away. My money is on McCain fleeing the state as soon as he loses. He does not care about Arizona if the state can not make him any richer.

    December 17, 2009 10:01 am at 10:01 am |
  36. Aim

    She couldn't possibly have thought wearing a visor with McCain's name blacked out would raise eyebrows. No WAY!

    This woman will do ANYthing for publicity. And unfortunately, the media is all too willing to oblige.

    December 17, 2009 10:02 am at 10:02 am |
  37. Jimmy

    Another non-news item from CNN. Yawn.

    December 17, 2009 10:02 am at 10:02 am |
  38. Jim

    Perhaps the form VP Nominee should have used her book money to purchase a new visor. You can't tell me that she is that dumb to think no one would notice.

    December 17, 2009 10:02 am at 10:02 am |
  39. Nathan,

    THe silly part is that this woman is covered by the press at all.

    December 17, 2009 10:03 am at 10:03 am |
  40. Greg

    please go away.

    December 17, 2009 10:03 am at 10:03 am |
  41. Jim

    Incognito? Yeah, because people don't recognize Palin unless she has McCain's name on her forehead.....

    December 17, 2009 10:05 am at 10:05 am |
  42. Mike Finelli

    You've got to be kidding me. We're supposed to believe that while she was packing for her trip to Hawaii she said, "hey, i'm going to need a hat to wear so people don't recognize me, this campaign hat will work, I just need to black out McCain on it". She is either lying or not very bright. Both would be my guess.

    Can someone buy her a hat because appartently she only has one.

    December 17, 2009 10:05 am at 10:05 am |
  43. Dar

    What a great story this was.....................oop's this is CNN, I thought I was reading a tabloid

    December 17, 2009 10:06 am at 10:06 am |
  44. Michael

    Going incognito by wearing a hat with your own name on it?
    Does Palin know what "incognito" means? That IS a pretty big word – four syllables, you know.

    December 17, 2009 10:06 am at 10:06 am |
  45. TexasTea

    Not smart Sarah, and I’m calling shenanigans on this. You claim you were trying to be inconspicuous, but that just drew more attention to you. Why even wear the hat?

    December 17, 2009 10:07 am at 10:07 am |
  46. Mahalo

    I was actually there near by these guys and a McCain-Palin supporter gave it to her to use on the beach and she marked it out after they joked about how it turns out McCain probably wouldn't be elected in AZ again next year because he's shown he doesn't really support the right common person values. She also remarked she thought she could influence him when in office so she was happy to be on the ticket. She didn't say it mean, but clear enough to get the point.

    December 17, 2009 10:07 am at 10:07 am |
  47. Tim Sledge

    Sarah Palin reminds me of a kid who throws a snowball with a rock inside at a passing car then runs in the house and denies everything when the driver knocks at the door.

    December 17, 2009 10:08 am at 10:08 am |
  48. Brad Darby

    What I want to know is, was Caribou Barbie wearing her "I Love Rush Limbaugh" t-shirt?

    December 17, 2009 10:08 am at 10:08 am |
  49. Cheri, Columbia, SC

    Hmmmm...so this is the only hat she has in which to go incognito?!?! I think not...

    December 17, 2009 10:08 am at 10:08 am |
  50. Martin, GA

    She's trying to bait a response from McCain so she can "come back at the attack" like she's doing w/ Arnold and Gore, so she can get to point where she can express her true feelings. Pretty vicious eh?

    December 17, 2009 10:09 am at 10:09 am |
  51. Matt

    Please stop reporting on Palin. No one really cares about her. It was rediculous she was selected as a running mate and more obsurd she continues to be spotlighted.

    December 17, 2009 10:09 am at 10:09 am |
  52. Curt F.

    Palin keeps on amazing us with her outright stupidity. Did she really think she could be icognito? Is she too cheap to buy another hat? And people want her to run for President! How sad is that!!!

    December 17, 2009 10:09 am at 10:09 am |
  53. Lynn

    Poor Palin, maybe she should dip into her book deal proceeds to buy another cap. Apparently she only had the one cap so to go rogue she taped over McCain's name.

    December 17, 2009 10:10 am at 10:10 am |
  54. Lynda/Minnesota

    WOW. Am laughing so hard I don't know where to begin on this story.

    December 17, 2009 10:12 am at 10:12 am |
  55. Dave

    Surrrrrrre she meant no disrespect! In what possible way can that *not* be seen as disrespect? What's she doing marking out his name in the first place unless she has contempt for him?

    Sarah Palin has a long history of dissing and discarding anyone who's ever helped her, and this fits her sociopathic pattern. McCain's of no use to her anymore, so he's become her private joke, where she scribbles over his name on old campaign gear. The only thing she's sorry about is that she got caught at it.

    December 17, 2009 10:12 am at 10:12 am |
  56. jane

    Now Palin has CNN talking about her hat.

    December 17, 2009 10:12 am at 10:12 am |
  57. Russ

    As much money as Sarah Palin makes she couldn't buy a hat that didn't need to be blacked out with marker? Why would you intentionally black out someones name on a hat when you could just buy another one?

    December 17, 2009 10:13 am at 10:13 am |
  58. John in Tampa

    I hope she was wearing a flag pin at least. A couple of symbolic items like this and her faithful will leave in droves.

    But seriously, she should know better. Even I look at a hat before I put it on.

    December 17, 2009 10:14 am at 10:14 am |
  59. Rumself

    Sarah, your lack of judgement never ceases to amaze.

    December 17, 2009 10:14 am at 10:14 am |
  60. Geoff

    Folks,

    Get real! She was doing what most folks of modest income would do with campaign leftovers. Black out the candidates (name, picture, slogan,etc) and wear the item!

    This is no different than blacking out an old bumper sticker.

    December 17, 2009 10:14 am at 10:14 am |
  61. Pier Giacalone

    This is just another example of what is a truly desperate plea for attention from a person with nothing of note to say. The sad part is that she probably thinks she's some kind of genius for manipulating the media into running a story about her. I wish Fox would just give her a show and end the suspense.

    December 17, 2009 10:14 am at 10:14 am |
  62. Amazing

    Much to do about nothing. How stupid to try to make this an issue. Palin bashers are getting desperate.

    December 17, 2009 10:14 am at 10:14 am |
  63. lmj

    Sarah Palin wanting to be incognito is like me NOT wanting to win the lottery. They are both lies.

    December 17, 2009 10:15 am at 10:15 am |
  64. Obama-Mama

    If no one can see through this person....Why would you "have" to wear a visor with McCain's name blacked out? This woman loves attention and will do anything to get it. I am also shocked she would vacation in Hawaii since she bolted out there to avoid all the natives while in college. This woman need to grow up....Can you imagine her being president. What a circus

    December 17, 2009 10:15 am at 10:15 am |
  65. Lance

    This is just to show how stupid this woman is. She has no brain.

    December 17, 2009 10:15 am at 10:15 am |
  66. george

    Ingognito? If I was trying to run for the elected position of second in command. I'm sure I would choose to wear a different hat, instead of trying to cover one up. IMHO

    December 17, 2009 10:15 am at 10:15 am |
  67. G

    Why do we have to keep hearing about Palin. She is a nobody.

    December 17, 2009 10:16 am at 10:16 am |
  68. Tom

    Ha ha, paint over McCain's name with a black marker to remain incognito ? That's the only hat she has ? And a woman with a hat covered with black ink is not attracting attention to her ? Come on, if you tell lies, at least tell some good ones. Problem is, Sarah Palin has a traitor's personality. And if you read Dante, you can find out where traitors end up.

    December 17, 2009 10:16 am at 10:16 am |
  69. brian

    Right, because the millions of dollars she made selling her book can't buy a new black hat. Pathetic excuse.

    December 17, 2009 10:16 am at 10:16 am |
  70. J.Crobuzon

    And you wanted this silly woman as Chief Executive?

    December 17, 2009 10:16 am at 10:16 am |
  71. hm,florida

    trying to be incognito???? yeh, take a black marker and cover over mccain's name. yet, just another STUPID thing palin did. but, she adores him & blah, blah, blah. she can't stand him and that is a fact.
    AND TO THINK THE TWO OF THEM "MIGHT" HAVE BEEN THE LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY.

    December 17, 2009 10:17 am at 10:17 am |
  72. kcl

    HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa....made my day!!!!! This lady is just a riot!!!!!

    December 17, 2009 10:17 am at 10:17 am |
  73. Fritzy

    If she was trying to be incognito, why didn't she blackout her own name?

    Or better yet, why wear campaign swag on a vacation at all? Go relax after all your hard work!

    December 17, 2009 10:18 am at 10:18 am |
  74. tina

    Are we to believe that Sarah does not have another hat that she could have worn? I'm sure she could afford a new hat. I am sure they sell hats in Hawaii. Of course, she knew what she was doing when she blacked out the name on the visor... This crazy does nothing without a purpose.

    December 17, 2009 10:18 am at 10:18 am |
  75. james

    GO PALIN 2012!!!!! Oh wait a minute, haven't the Mayans supposedly predicted the end of the world with their calendar ending in 2012?

    December 17, 2009 10:19 am at 10:19 am |
  76. Felonious Monk

    McCain officially has been thrown under the bus. You can't tell me that after making millions on her book deal she can't afford another hat! She is eating any and every republican she can for lunch. Reagan said "do no harm" to your fellow republicans. I guess after the Huckabee incident and now this McCain incident she is no longer subscribing to Reagan philosophies.
    This is just too funny to watch.

    December 17, 2009 10:19 am at 10:19 am |
  77. Randy, San Francisco

    What more proof do Palin supporters need to recognize that this lady does not have the intellectual or emotional maturity to be President?

    December 17, 2009 10:20 am at 10:20 am |
  78. FEDFL

    Sure, that's not an insult ... and the book's title was a misprint, the real title is, "Going Rouge: An American Wife"

    December 17, 2009 10:20 am at 10:20 am |
  79. Dave

    LOL CNN. You got to be kidding me.

    No wonder you are LAST in the list of Media.

    I await the day that the shareholders finally realize they have a bunch of numb-nuts running the news.

    Keep it up. You help her numbers grow.....

    Palin 2012.

    (PS. I know this won't make it on. This is for the Twitt that reads this for CNN and decides not to put it on the website. Merry Christmas)

    December 17, 2009 10:20 am at 10:20 am |
  80. Anonymous

    This pig with lipstick is an absolute "GOOFBALL" if she believes anyone will believe that story good luck just like the shirt if you don't like America leave it, she needs to think about doing just that!!
    We sure could do without her here wouldn't many miss her

    December 17, 2009 10:21 am at 10:21 am |
  81. cathie

    So poor Sarah couldn't buy a new visor with nothing written on it. Everything with her is calculated, everything!

    December 17, 2009 10:21 am at 10:21 am |
  82. Beth

    Once again, she proves just how DUMB she is. Did she not have another hat she could wear? I mean, really...

    December 17, 2009 10:21 am at 10:21 am |
  83. kim p

    Ahh, poor thing. It is so sad that she can't afford to buy a "plain" hat, and is reduced to having to mark out McCain's name on a hat to get some privacy.

    December 17, 2009 10:23 am at 10:23 am |
  84. adviye ergul

    You have enough money. Buy a new hat if you want to be incognito.

    December 17, 2009 10:23 am at 10:23 am |
  85. MissAthena

    Oh how much more of this woman's "rogue" garbage do we have to swallow? "Incognito" my foot. She just wanted the attention, (surprise, suprise), and then didn't have the courage or honor to admit the intentions of her own "rogue" inclinations to bite the hand that fed her and began this nonsense in the first place. If this woman even gets close to the presidency in 2012, then the predictions will be correct and the end is near.

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  86. PurduEE

    Her statement makes no sense. Why wouldn't you just throw away a $4 promotional visor? Why would you spend the time to color the lettering in black (on a blue visor)? She can't afford another one? I wear shirts and promotional stuff from former employers all the time – I'm proud of where I've been and what I've done. I imagine that Ms. Palin can't say the same.

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  87. Russell Hammond

    It was planned – all part of Palin's "rogue" appeal and to remain in the spotlight. Let's face it, that's all she has and that's the card she plays.

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  88. Jeff

    Yes she did. So she took the time to black out the McCain logo, instead of grabbing a different hat? Please.

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  89. doug

    Just goes to show she's being true to her fiscally conservative "maverick" nature... Why spend $5 on a new hat when for $1 and a bit of effort you can cleverly disguise your old one?

    Thanks Sarah! *wink*

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  90. once upon a horse

    PLEASE CNN is there anything this woman does that will NOT make political ticker? I'm no fan of Sarah Palin but give the woman a break...ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!

    December 17, 2009 10:24 am at 10:24 am |
  91. DOG1

    At no time in this woman's life does she ever want to be incognito! Being the center of attention is the one and only thing she loves.
    Unless trying to be incognito means becoming the center of attention.....Hmmmmm!

    December 17, 2009 10:26 am at 10:26 am |
  92. Carol

    This woman has never tried to be incognito. Why did she wear a blacked out hat in the first place – there are a million other hats she could have worn if she wanted to "hide." The blacked out hat would be noticed far more than any other hat, and she knew it!

    December 17, 2009 10:27 am at 10:27 am |
  93. mark from dover

    That's pretty funny..what..she can't afford a new hat while on vacation in Hawaii?

    December 17, 2009 10:28 am at 10:28 am |
  94. The Real Repblican Motto: "In Fear We Trust"

    "So much for for trying to be incognito".
    Huh? This publicity hound? Uh, sure. What a class act. What a pathetic excuse.

    I wonder if she has some campaign t-shirts with magic marker black out?

    Either she really is the caricature of ignorance the left paints her to be if she still hasn't caught on to how publicity follows you when you court it so assiduously, or she is just the tactless, tasteless, boob the left paints her to be.
    Palin apologists to the rescue! Make up some excuse about her being thrifty (after she squandered six figures on her campaign shopping spree) or how she is recycling (she who denies global warming, wants to drill everywhere, thinks the green means money and not conservation).

    December 17, 2009 10:28 am at 10:28 am |
  95. Mark

    Will she never learn? Sarah Palin is NOT smart enough to play these games. Her statement that she was trying to stay "incognito", suggests that she cannot afford a new, plain visor while on VACATION in HAWAII. If her point was to get her name in the news AGAIN, well done. Might I suggest paying someone to advise her on publicity. If she has someone, perhaps a new one with a higher IQ.

    December 17, 2009 10:29 am at 10:29 am |
  96. MoBear

    Why would Palin even wear that hat if she wanted to go "incognito" but then have to black out McCain's name? If she wanted to vacation in Hawaii without being recognized she should have worn a straw hat like the rest of the tourists.

    December 17, 2009 10:29 am at 10:29 am |
  97. David in San Diego

    Can't we just stop paying attention to every insignificant this has-been twit does. The media extending her fifteen months of fame beyond all reasonable limits. Enough already!!!

    December 17, 2009 10:29 am at 10:29 am |
  98. Rico

    But why Sarah? Can't you buy at least an unmarked visor if that's what you wanted? Geezzz... how much really does it cost for a generic visor? like $5 ? No. I think you really wanted to make a statement by using that visor and blacking out Senator's McCain's name... you might just as well put a duck tape on it. Oh well... whatever.

    December 17, 2009 10:30 am at 10:30 am |
  99. Dan Davis

    It amazes me the attention this person desires. There are a lot of hats in Hawaii. And she has visited 30 cities since her book was published. Even more hats to be purchased. Why this particlular hat? She knew as the pen was marking over McCains name that she and the hat would draw attention. Amazing.

    December 17, 2009 10:30 am at 10:30 am |
  100. Amanda

    I find it fascinating that many people in this country feel that someone with only a bachelor's degree is qualified to govern our country. She shows her lack of education/intelligence weekly. What a mockery we would be if we elected a former beauty pageant contestant to the White House.
    I expect more out of our country's leaders. I want them to be the best of the best and have the highest education our system can give them. You don't have to be a lawyer, but come on, I need some sort of advanced education and especially in Mrs. Palin's case, maybe a class in Geography.

    December 17, 2009 10:30 am at 10:30 am |
  101. Jane Evans-Wieder

    This jerk belongs in a cave, there is not much she does which does not cause heads to turn. She should hide her head in shame for the trouble she has and continues to cause. Considering she had no clothes of her own, and a very large amount of money was spent to make her presentable to the public, she must of recycled the hat by blacking out her running mates name. Gotcha

    December 17, 2009 10:30 am at 10:30 am |
  102. Lisa

    She is a pathological liar. This incident demonstrates (yet again) her passive-aggressive personality; just about everything else demonstrates her narcissism.

    And yes, I am a Ph.D. psychologist. This woman is *textbook.*

    December 17, 2009 10:30 am at 10:30 am |
  103. JR

    TMZ and Sarah Palin... a match made in heaven....

    December 17, 2009 10:31 am at 10:31 am |
  104. cara

    Dumber 'n dirt. The hat works both ways. Someone should have told Bible Spice she could just turn it inside out if she really wanted to be incognito.

    December 17, 2009 10:32 am at 10:32 am |
  105. Keith in Austin

    Why is this news? Seems as though the Media will do anything to try and paint Sarah Palin in a negative light.

    December 17, 2009 10:32 am at 10:32 am |
  106. Jay Kay

    This woman is small and petty. She's unfit for any kind of public office.

    December 17, 2009 10:32 am at 10:32 am |
  107. Brad - Ohio

    Sarah has the right idea for a change. Now if we could just get America to black our her name from the daily news, the tragedy of the 2008 GOP ticket would be gone.

    December 17, 2009 10:33 am at 10:33 am |
  108. sue

    Why don't all you haters just leave her alone? She is popular , intelligent, and in tune with the common people; and you just can't stand that. More power to her.

    December 17, 2009 10:33 am at 10:33 am |
  109. Randolph Carter. I'm no expert but...

    As governor of Alaska, Sarah endorsed end of life counseling. Yet, when democrats proposed the exact same type of thing, on a purely voluntary basis mind you, It suddenly morphed into "death panels." Funny that. Have a nice day!

    December 17, 2009 10:33 am at 10:33 am |
  110. Enough

    Big scandal. Geez what's the big deal, she's not on the campaign trail and is just recycling the hat, that should make all the greenies happy. CNN keep on reporting these NON news stories. Guess you can't get enough of Palin. Keep her in the spotlight, we only support her more.

    December 17, 2009 10:34 am at 10:34 am |
  111. jr

    Why don't you post the picture? Her son was certainly not incognito (or protected from the sun), nor was her daughter (not in school still) nor was the ex-first-dud. Clearly a statement.

    December 17, 2009 10:34 am at 10:34 am |
  112. Lisa

    I didn't vote for Senator McCain but feel that he deserves more respect than Ms. Palin is giving him. Where would she be without him? up in Alaska no one would have heard of her.

    December 17, 2009 10:35 am at 10:35 am |
  113. al in memphis

    Book signing, island vactions, speaking events– well Palin was right when she quit her job as Gov of Alaska to do that more important work.
    I'm okay with her cashing in on fame if the media is willing to give her the money, but she's not far removed from the Hannity and Limbaughs of the political scene. Not really interested in serving in a government capacity, just someone running their mouth and collecting the cash.

    December 17, 2009 10:35 am at 10:35 am |
  114. Chad

    C'mon now, this is starting to get ridiculous CNN. She's on vacation with her family, leave her alone for once!

    December 17, 2009 10:36 am at 10:36 am |
  115. Sue in Canada

    She's a tool. A cheap tool at that. What a disgrace.

    December 17, 2009 10:36 am at 10:36 am |
  116. Phil Kessack

    Stop the rabid attacks on Sarah! This is getting absurd.

    December 17, 2009 10:36 am at 10:36 am |
  117. Ron in California

    Once again..much ado about nothing.

    December 17, 2009 10:36 am at 10:36 am |
  118. sharon pearson

    another "how silly of you to point out my stupidity!". i'd feel much better with some heartfelt apologies when she does something inappropriate. can the woman do nothing but offer excuses and blame others when she's busted? even with something this small, she minimizes and acts like miss piggy's "moi?" how can she continue to say and do such ridiculous and uninsightful things, including blatant lies, breaking all the rules of intelligent politicking and still be standing? someone please explain....

    December 17, 2009 10:37 am at 10:37 am |
  119. MAngeline

    If I were McCain, I would run as fast as I could away from her "support" for his re-election bid. She might have gotten him some votes in the last election, but she eventually cost him more votes than she won for him. I still find it hard to believe he made such a poor choice.

    December 17, 2009 10:37 am at 10:37 am |
  120. Disgusted

    What a dingbat! Her 15 minutes were up an hour ago. Please Sarah, go away now!

    December 17, 2009 10:37 am at 10:37 am |
  121. Scary woman

    ...Palin told Politico she was merely trying to "be incognito" while vacationing in Hawaii.

    LOL!! Yeah, nothing says incognito like a black marker abusing an article of clothing.

    December 17, 2009 10:37 am at 10:37 am |
  122. Anonymous

    There are other hats to be "incognito"....don't you think!

    December 17, 2009 10:37 am at 10:37 am |
  123. d jacobs

    Good grief,

    Spend a little of the book money and help the economy on a new visor with Hawaii on it!

    December 17, 2009 10:38 am at 10:38 am |
  124. Carl

    The sadly funny part about all this is that I'm pretty sure Palin thought that crossing out McCain's name would put her incognito. Might as well cover your eyes and yell, "You can't see me!" Just goes to show how low her IQ really is... Wow, just wow.

    December 17, 2009 10:38 am at 10:38 am |
  125. The Film Professor

    Our daily dose from the dimwitted twit.

    I would love to see a polar bear just smack this woman.

    December 17, 2009 10:39 am at 10:39 am |
  126. annie

    Liar, liar–pants on fire.

    December 17, 2009 10:39 am at 10:39 am |
  127. Kate

    Yes, it is all about Sarah!! Of course she marked McCain out on purpose. She wants all the attention. No smarts...just ignorance. I am sure that she had another cap to wear, why did she pick that one??
    I would never, never vote for this woman for anything!

    December 17, 2009 10:40 am at 10:40 am |
  128. LabRat116

    Stupid IS as STUPID DOES!

    This is precisely why she can't be President of the United States.

    She is STUPID!

    December 17, 2009 10:40 am at 10:40 am |
  129. laurie

    Like she thought this would be incognito....she didn't REALLY think a visor would do this????? Does she think everyone else is STUPID??? or is she stupid....my vote is on the latter....

    December 17, 2009 10:41 am at 10:41 am |
  130. Mike Urciolo

    If she really wanted to be incognito, couldn't she have just bought a new hat? They're not that expensive!

    December 17, 2009 10:41 am at 10:41 am |
  131. mary

    Give me a break! I'm so tired of her games. Why didn't she just spring for another visor? Everything thing this woman says and does has an agenda.

    December 17, 2009 10:42 am at 10:42 am |
  132. jack

    She's such a train wreck. The decisions she makes should convince people that she would be a nightmare in ANY high level elected office.

    December 17, 2009 10:42 am at 10:42 am |
  133. JOHNSON oklahoma

    People this idiot did this for media attention only her last three minute fo fame is almost over

    December 17, 2009 10:42 am at 10:42 am |
  134. Laurie in Spokane

    It seems Palin gives absolutely forethought to her actions or words or appearance and even goes out of her way to offend people or groups. YOU think carefully....is this the creature YOU"D want representing us as POTUS? Gaaawwwd, she's a sad example of American politics.

    December 17, 2009 10:42 am at 10:42 am |
  135. Jim Lofgren

    Palin knows she is in the limelight wherever she goes. Going public with that hat was a deliberate dig at McCain or a PR blunder. I believe it was both.

    December 17, 2009 10:43 am at 10:43 am |
  136. Tony B

    Truly a moron- what..can't she afford a new hat?

    December 17, 2009 10:43 am at 10:43 am |
  137. New Age Independent

    Palin's Hat???? CNN, are you serious? This kind of reporting is ridiculous!

    Clinton pledges $100,000,000,000 a YEAR for CLIMATE Change for poor nations. One might think that the administration choice for spending 100 BILLION OF OUR TAX DOLLARS, would get a little debate and visibility.

    December 17, 2009 10:44 am at 10:44 am |
  138. Andi

    She couldn't afford a new hat and had to wear that one?

    December 17, 2009 10:44 am at 10:44 am |
  139. LoLo

    This woman is all about self. No one is surprised about her actions but the hard core conservatives who keep believing and trusting this woman. She only lies and takes.

    December 17, 2009 10:45 am at 10:45 am |
  140. KJ

    If she didn't want to been seen, then why not stop at Wal*Mart and buy a cheap hat? This appears to be a lame excuse. But, I bet she would have a lot to say if someone else did the same thing!

    December 17, 2009 10:45 am at 10:45 am |
  141. TM

    This woman has NO class. You can buy a visor just about anywhere. The only reason to black out the one she wore was to make a deliberate statement. So congratulation Mrs Palin, you suceeded in reminding everyone what a spiteful, vindictive, and self absorbed person you are.

    December 17, 2009 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
  142. susanj

    She is too stupid for words.

    December 17, 2009 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
  143. Chuck Anaheim, Ca

    Blah Blah Blah. Has she posted a respnse on Facebook yet?

    December 17, 2009 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
  144. Kim in AZ

    She's so full of cr@p. Is she trying to say she doesn't own any other hat? And she is never about not being recognized.

    December 17, 2009 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
  145. Don

    She is still doing and saying really dumb stuff. Just take your money and go away. God bless quitters.

    December 17, 2009 10:46 am at 10:46 am |
  146. Chris

    Good God that woman has to be the dumbest person on earth. Everything she does gets dumber than what she did the day before.

    December 17, 2009 10:47 am at 10:47 am |
  147. Jack Lowe

    What a twit! She couldn't find a "Get er Done" hat in her husband's wardrobe?

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  148. bc

    If this is way Palin's choice for "going incognito", heaven help us if she were to have to make serious choices as a president.

    Hey, Sarah, how is it that you even had the visor to begin with? I'm sure your profit from your "book" would have given you more options to go incognito.

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  149. BestProfitCompany = WAR

    All that money she is making by misleading her naive followers and she can't buy a new one!?!? That is 100% disrespectful but I like it!

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  150. Mike

    This woman would not know the truth if it bite her in the ass. Comments like this show Americans a disrespect. We are not stupid.

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  151. Ruty

    Oh no, she got caught with her lips moving again! Lying as usual. Go home silly broad and never appear again. You are a disgrace to the American people.

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  152. California Dem

    This woman is nuts!

    December 17, 2009 10:48 am at 10:48 am |
  153. Peter M

    Trying to be incognito? By wearing a campaign hat with McCain's name blacked out? Are you kidding? I know she's not the smartest person in the world... but she's either worse than I thought or a compulsive liar. Why won't she just go away... she makes Republicans look so bad...

    December 17, 2009 10:49 am at 10:49 am |
  154. mungie

    See Governor Lingle for a new hat. She would LOVE to give you one of hers.

    December 17, 2009 10:49 am at 10:49 am |
  155. File under "Sarcasm"

    Come on, CNN, are you a news organization or a gossip column.

    The woman wanted to enjoy a day at the beach without advertising to everyone who she was and, rather than buying a new visor, she altered one she already owned. I wish the current adminstration in Washington would use the same common sense to rein in their spending spree.

    December 17, 2009 10:51 am at 10:51 am |
  156. Andy

    We are stuck with the bimbo whom he unleashed on America. Media stop reporting on her unless you can get a real interview with her without the ghostwriters. That would be a CHRISTMAS HOOT and a good comic relief for us all!

    December 17, 2009 10:51 am at 10:51 am |
  157. Anonymous

    she contradicts herself on a regular basis, she did it on purpose.

    December 17, 2009 10:52 am at 10:52 am |
  158. felicia

    It really don't matter mccain is a balckout anyway. Who cares?

    December 17, 2009 10:52 am at 10:52 am |
  159. dave

    She really should give up lieing because she is very bad at it.

    December 17, 2009 10:52 am at 10:52 am |
  160. Javier

    Why isn't any one saying anything about her Cuban dictator green cap she wore on tv just the other day. Palin is usually the first person to speak out about anything resembling socialism, communism etc. (Remember she can see Russia from her house.) Well the point is she looked very communist or para military wearing that stupid hat.

    December 17, 2009 10:53 am at 10:53 am |
  161. Texas Doc

    Did she ride the Teabagger Express bus to Hawaii? I wish she would just go away. Nobody cares what a cretin like her has to say about anything. She needs to go back to Alaska, and stay there. I hope McCain's opponent beats him like a gong. Picking her to be anything more than a carnival ride operator is not wise. Why would he inflict her on us? Why does he hate America so much?

    December 17, 2009 10:53 am at 10:53 am |
  162. Robert

    LOLROF... She REALLY is stupid. The photo in question really hides her identity. THAT hat would really make people think it wasn't the former VP nominee..

    I mean, if she had a wig and makeup and baggy clothes in addition to that hat, maybe.... she could make the case she was trying to be icognitio.

    But in reality the woman hungers for recognition and attention.

    I don't know what the real reason is she blacked his name out, and I sure as heck don't care. But the nonsense this fool spews from her mouth is both maddening and humorous at the same time. Maddening that CNN continues to cover her every move and word... and humorous at the idiocy displayed by her every day..

    God I hope she is the 2012 Republican Presidential nominee.. Maybe McCain will agree to be HER running mate. That is how crazy the Republican party has become.

    December 17, 2009 10:54 am at 10:54 am |
  163. George Guadiane - Austerlitz, NY

    That's IT???
    There are people STARVING in the world, people getting KILLED in wars and for no good reason...
    And you are taking up space with infighting GOSSIP?

    It's not that I am on Ms Palin's "side" (I'm not sure she has one), but REALLY???

    Could you TRY to leave her alone for a day or two?

    December 17, 2009 10:54 am at 10:54 am |
  164. Royster

    Please make it stop......all I want for Christmas is ONE DAY without silly Sarah Palin pseudo-news.

    "As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him"???.
    Palin bashed the McCain campaign for MONTHS after their election blowout to Obama. Palin blasted Obama when HE vacationed in Hawaii. Evidently Palin's short and selective memory remembers only what benefits her.

    December 17, 2009 10:54 am at 10:54 am |
  165. sybaris

    Yeah OK, like she couldn't spring for or borrow another hat. The pattern is set, she's going to periodically rattle the media with orchestrated low-level controversy until campaigning starts. Old hat.

    December 17, 2009 10:54 am at 10:54 am |
  166. S Callahan God help America!

    lol...an issue over a 'hat', really CNN......
    lol
    it was the weather man on ABC that said...come on, "I mean the visors are only 4.99 anywhere in that area!".....but this hat?

    December 17, 2009 10:55 am at 10:55 am |
  167. SC mom

    Her explanation makes perfect sense.

    December 17, 2009 10:55 am at 10:55 am |
  168. Jason

    Better than the olive drab cap she had been seen in recently. It made her look like one of Fidel Castro's minions!

    December 17, 2009 10:55 am at 10:55 am |
  169. Paula V.

    Sarah Palin says she "adores" John McCain? After she blasted him and his campaign staff in her book? She's rediculous. She can't just wear a different hat? I think they sell those in Hawaii. That's a lame attempt at trying to blend in with the crowd.

    Every time I see a headline about Palin or something about her on the news, it's the same old thing: She's in a heated battle with someone, and she's planning on seeking revenge. She's the only person on the planet who can actually make a living by seeking revenge on every person who disses her. If there were a female version of the WWF, she'd be a perfect fit.

    I hope her husband gets her some anger management videos for Christmas this year.

    December 17, 2009 10:56 am at 10:56 am |
  170. JR

    this is a weird lady.

    December 17, 2009 10:57 am at 10:57 am |
  171. ED from Canada

    Wow ..is there nothing just when I thought the remarks about The Governator Schwarzenegger was rude and tottaly out of touch..she goes ahead and does this...
    From a person up here in Canada , I am not sure whether to laugh my head off or be utterly embarrassed for my real cool neighbors to the South for having to endure this truly idiotic uninformed maligned out of touch lady...

    It seems that everyday she is burning bridges but this a good thing cause the more bridges that she burns, the least likely that she will attain any semblance of political life .....

    Sorry once again for you guy down in the States, I feel real bad that somebody like her exists...
    Hey is she related to the comedian , Carrot Top????

    December 17, 2009 10:57 am at 10:57 am |
  172. Democrat in MD (CNN please post. Thank you!)

    Yeah, right! She's sorry, all right...sorry she got CAUGHT! And she has never been one to "go incognito" She craves the attention (media & otherwise) with every fiber of her neocon being!!!

    December 17, 2009 10:58 am at 10:58 am |
  173. Sally Ann

    She couldn't simply choose to wear a different visor? Sorry, this was deliberate.

    December 17, 2009 10:58 am at 10:58 am |
  174. Sean

    She is either more of a nitwit than originally believed or a horrible liar (or both). To even begin to suggest that a celebrity such as her, on par both in intelligence and capabilities as a Paris Hilton, can travel "incognito" is absurd. I'm an Alaskan ashamed that you are associated with anything in this state. Maybe you should just stay on permanent vacation somewhere else.

    December 17, 2009 10:59 am at 10:59 am |
  175. Uncle Buck

    You mean to tell me this disguised blonde actually packed her bags and went on vacation with a McCain campaign visor and then decided to black it out so that she could "be incognito"? This says basically one of three things:

    Either she can't even plan what clothes to bring on vacation making you wonder just how inept she would be at planning for a nation.

    She did bring it along with her to make a political statement on a local level while hoping the greater news wouldn't pick up on it and embarrass her to the nation.

    Or that she was either not bright enough, too lazy, or too much of a tight-wad to stop in one of the many local vacation gift stores to pick up a visor that wouldn't have had McCain's name on it.

    This woman says a whole heck of a lot about the absolute ignorance of the American people and what they are willing to "overlook" in order to support their need for only a few basic political needs.

    December 17, 2009 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  176. JC in SC

    If she looked like a goon in the hat, then there are no apologies necessary. It's just Sarah out and about being Sarah. Come on. Am I missing something with this woman? Can anyone tell me why there is any interest in this woman at all? I'm serious. President? Governor? Mayor? I think there is a case of mistaken identity and we've been snow jobbed into thinking she's got something to offer. Is this the best the Republicans can offer and we're just waiting for the real thing to surface between now and election time 2012? I hope we do, because if this is it, then I thought last election was a joke. This would be real comedy if it weren't so sad.

    December 17, 2009 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  177. ED

    This woman is beyond stupid OR... a continued attempt to stay in the media spotlight. How anyone can think she has any potential for office is just downright ignorant.

    December 17, 2009 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  178. Ken

    Again...this woman acts like a first grader. She is a national disgrace.

    December 17, 2009 11:01 am at 11:01 am |
  179. Jeff, TN

    In cognito? Why not just buy a different hat?

    December 17, 2009 11:01 am at 11:01 am |
  180. Joe citizen abroad

    If she was trying to be incognito, why didn't she wear a different hat?

    December 17, 2009 11:02 am at 11:02 am |
  181. Carlos L. Harrisburg PA

    Humm so she did not have any other hat to wear at the time. I don't buy it Sarah...

    December 17, 2009 11:02 am at 11:02 am |
  182. We adore you, Sarah!

    Enjoy your much-deserved vacation in Hawaii - and keep telling the truth. Loved your book, just loved it !!!!!!!!!

    December 17, 2009 11:03 am at 11:03 am |
  183. Michele

    Who does she think she is fooling? If you meant no disrespect than why didn't she wear another visor? She knew exactly what she is doing. Why are people still thinking she run for president??? What a disaster.

    December 17, 2009 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
  184. Claire

    I would have found a better excuse: One of my kids got a hold of it. I didn't want to throw it away.

    December 17, 2009 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
  185. Denisa

    Can we have a BLACK OUT on Palins' quips, one liners, and stupidity?

    December 17, 2009 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
  186. ThinkAgain

    OMG this woman thinks we're idiots! Like she doesn't have more than one hat with a visor? Like she can't afford to buy one if she'd forgotten the only one she'd brought with her?

    Give me a break! I think this was either a direct slam to McCain or yet another ploy to get herself back into the news.

    This woman is just plain awful! GO AWAY, PALIN!

    December 17, 2009 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
  187. R.F.

    So why where the hat in the first place? Why not wear another hat which she didnt need to cross out? Or is she so cheap she cant afford a hat. no I think this about her being stupid and idiotic.

    December 17, 2009 11:06 am at 11:06 am |
  188. FRANKIE

    She's trying to be "incognito"? She's one of the most recognizable women in the world, and she thinks blacking out a name on her visor will do the trick? God, she is even DUMBER than I thought!

    December 17, 2009 11:06 am at 11:06 am |
  189. Mickey

    Is she so cheap that she couldn't buy a visor?!? She had to black out McCain's name? SHe probably stole it from a Goodwill Box somwhere.

    Palin, you are a liar, plain and simple. Your every move and word is being recorded, and your actions will be used against you to expose you for the FRAUD you and your family really are.

    December 17, 2009 11:06 am at 11:06 am |
  190. EF

    I'll believe her explanation when I see her in casual snapshots wearing a T-shirt or cap with McCain's name on it, like any normal person in her position would occasionally do. Until then, I'd say a picture is worth a thousand words. You don't have to be a genius to interpret the blacked-out name of a former running mate. Hats with no name at all are readily available at convenience stores everywhere.

    December 17, 2009 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  191. killbucket

    "Sarah Palin exercises poor judgment" -stop the presses!

    December 17, 2009 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  192. Proud American

    She couldn't afford another hat??!????

    December 17, 2009 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  193. Truth Matters

    Oh Please, she wore a McCain visor because she was worried she might not be recognized. She is addicted to her own celebrity. I agree with Hitchens who said she is a disgraceful opportunist whose brand of populism is deceptive and dangerous. A moral coward who will say or do anything to stay in the limelight.
    Even Paris Hilton had to grow up sometime, hopefully Sarah Palin will follow course for the sake of her family, if nothing else.

    December 17, 2009 11:08 am at 11:08 am |
  194. Mike

    Every little thing that Palin does is not new worthy, can you guys please just stop reporting on her. I mean looking to the right of this post, there is your Categories section. You have had more post about Sarah "I lost in the last election and quit my job as governor" Palin, then Health care. More reporting on the important things and less on the unimportant please...

    December 17, 2009 11:08 am at 11:08 am |
  195. Mark

    Oh, please! "So much for trying to be in-cognito"??? Really??? If you wanted that, then you should have picked a less conspicuous piece of apparel. Does anyone really buy into these Palin parlor tricks? Clearly this is just another stunt to keep her face fresh in the media.

    December 17, 2009 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
  196. Michael

    When is this woman going to go away? She's a reality show at best, not a political leader or leader of any kind. She went from a city council member in a tiny little town (15 years ago) to being the governor of the least populated state in the US, to a candidate for VP...to quitting her job as governor, and now as fodder for the esteemed crap site "TMZ" – Sarah GO AWAY PLEASE

    December 17, 2009 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
  197. NFL1

    If she wanted to be incognito, why did she wear any campaign related attire?? She could have worn any kind of visor from Hawaii and played tourist! Seems to me, this type of visor would only DRAW attention.

    December 17, 2009 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
  198. williedyanmite

    palin: the gift that keeps on giving!

    December 17, 2009 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  199. Ashley

    Is it really that difficult to buy another $10 visor? Or just wear a different hat altogether to avoid any possible disrespect? This seems like yet another scheme to stay in the headlines.

    December 17, 2009 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  200. Brian

    She couldn't find or purchase another hat??

    December 17, 2009 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  201. Jason

    Something tells me she can afford to buy a new visor to be incognito.....

    December 17, 2009 11:12 am at 11:12 am |
  202. Al - Calif

    Why is the CNN political ticker so fixated on Sarah Palin? The woman does not even hold an elected office! A "story" about the sun visor she wore!? By the way, I'm sure if she had aspirations of holding another elected position she would thank CNN for all the publicity. CNN, you've turned into one of those media outlets that run stories about celebrities all day, like someone cares what Jen Aniston's is wearing to dinner. Give me a break, if you have a story about something political, then fine, but leave this type of stuff to TMZ.

    December 17, 2009 11:12 am at 11:12 am |
  203. Dan G.

    Why has CNN become the number one source for dishing political trash when it comes to Palin? Most of the CNN Palin stories don't rate the coverage.

    December 17, 2009 11:13 am at 11:13 am |
  204. the southern progressive

    sarah palin trying to be incognito... now that's a laugh

    December 17, 2009 11:13 am at 11:13 am |
  205. cony

    If CNN does not stop mentioning about this woman I will start a boycott against CNN. This woman is a whacko. The country is in a mess so focus on solutions to our problems. She represents the worst in our society so stop talking about her and direct you energy and financial resources on helping America by discovery people with new ideas that can save America and the world.

    December 17, 2009 11:13 am at 11:13 am |
  206. Dave

    My God, CNN and some other networks put this woman in the news every single meanigless chance they get.

    It really is pathetic.

    December 17, 2009 11:13 am at 11:13 am |
  207. candy wilson

    Use some common sense.. wear a different hat.. I am sure she can now afford it

    December 17, 2009 11:14 am at 11:14 am |
  208. Obama-Mama

    I hope this is on Olbermann tonight. I will be rolling all over the floor with laughter.....This chic is amazing. lmao

    December 17, 2009 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  209. Kaiser

    Palin represents America's best and the brightest *Chuckle*

    December 17, 2009 12:54 pm at 12:54 pm |
  210. Jason B.

    First, Palin, trying to go incognito? Just can't buy that.

    Second, just buy a new hat!

    December 17, 2009 01:21 pm at 1:21 pm |
  211. TMart

    If the woman had any sense (which she doesn't), she would have worn a different hat. On this issue I don't doubt her word, but I doubt she is so poor that she couldn't have picked up another hat somewhere. She's such a loser. And as far as I am concerned, giving up her governorship makes her a super-loser and quitter. I wouldn't even vote for her for school board.

    December 17, 2009 01:22 pm at 1:22 pm |
  212. Obama supporter

    Palin...what a loser. She has a following of about 30%. That's not getting her anywhere.

    December 17, 2009 01:24 pm at 1:24 pm |
  213. ShaLung

    You people are pathetic !!!!!! You complain about being tired of seeing her in the news but just can't resist bashing her one more time for giggles. This woman has twice the intelligence than the average person posting comments on this site. And twice the governing experience and accomplishments as our President. What's the biggest hurdle you had to deal with today ??? Probably trying to figure out what picture of yourself to put on facebook or myspace. Pathetic ........just pathetic. Retards pointing their finger at others calling them stupid. God save America.

    December 17, 2009 01:25 pm at 1:25 pm |
  214. ms

    If this woman becomes the president, I'll surrender my citizenship to the United States and move to Europe.

    December 17, 2009 01:26 pm at 1:26 pm |
  215. cara_mia

    maybe it was just a mistake...again
    But why she makes so much mistakes?!!

    It was so cheap for her to use this blacked out cup.
    Her excuse was "exceptional", too – good for fools...

    December 17, 2009 01:27 pm at 1:27 pm |
  216. steve

    She is SO ridiculously lame. Most normal people who wanted to go incognito would simply have bought a visor that said Hawaii on it....this was an intentional slap at McCain pure and simple.

    December 17, 2009 01:27 pm at 1:27 pm |
  217. sylvi

    How about a big paper bag instead??? Cover her up!

    December 17, 2009 01:27 pm at 1:27 pm |
  218. Anonymous

    Can't she afford to buy a new hat for vacation????????????????????

    December 17, 2009 01:57 pm at 1:57 pm |
  219. hdjones

    Every time Palin opens her mouth, the pool of remaining people who are dumb enough to believe her becomes smaller. The average IQ of her supporters must be under 90 by now.

    December 17, 2009 01:58 pm at 1:58 pm |
  220. Robrob

    Bwahaha! All those free clothes she got from the GOP, couldn't they have given her a decent hat?

    December 17, 2009 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  221. Sherry

    I've been to Hawaii many times. There are ABC convenience stores on every corner...literally! Stop in one, Sarah, and pick up a box of macadamia nut chocolates and a new hat. While you are there see if they have any common sense or manners you could take with you. Mahalo!

    December 17, 2009 02:00 pm at 2:00 pm |
  222. Charlotte

    Oh really.....this is just another stunt to keep her name in the news! Palin is a "total NITWIT!" This lady needs to hide in the back woods of Alaksa (near where she can see Russia!) CNN is just reporting the news and not making up the stories.....Palin gets a A+ for all her stories, actually she's quite Pathetic!

    December 17, 2009 02:01 pm at 2:01 pm |
  223. Anonymous

    Like many, I'm starting to get the picture: She's not at all as simple-minded as some think. With so many knuckleheads clamoring to be famous by having done nothing (e.g., Balloon boy parents, Salahi trash couple), Palin manages to somehow campaign by simply wearing a hat, essentially... by doing nothing. Hats off to the new age we increasingly seem to deserve! Political discourse is now stuck in the shallow end of the pool.

    December 17, 2009 02:01 pm at 2:01 pm |
  224. The Other Michael in Houston

    Okay but couldn't you have just dropped 20 bucks on another hat that you did not have to black out someone's name. Sarah, Sarah, Sarah.....that is why 90% of us dispise you.

    December 17, 2009 02:02 pm at 2:02 pm |
  225. cane pazzo

    Don't you have more relevant things to report on than this garbage?

    December 17, 2009 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  226. simlyIMO

    She is a complete twit. I can't believe people give her the time of day. A national joke.

    December 17, 2009 02:06 pm at 2:06 pm |
  227. David V^(

    So what, I was lookin at the leg shot ,McCaine is probably kicking himself for choosing Palin over Clinton ,must been her hotness c erainlly not her brains, and the nation morns . as liebberman throws down with the RNC

    December 17, 2009 02:06 pm at 2:06 pm |
  228. Brad

    The press takes pictures of anyone who even LOOKS loke Palin these days, and she sees "incognito" as wearing a visor? Let's forget about the fact that the visor has her former running mate's name blacked out and forget about politics for a moment. "Incognito" equals visor!? That's about as clever as a Groucho mask.
    Now... the dillema... her hat has the name of her former running mate on the front of it. Either she blacked this out and packed it in her bags OR she found it, found a sharpie, and took the time to color it in... instead of purchasing a new hat at the hotel gift shop. I've never been fortunate enough to go Hawaii, but I'm going to bet there is a place you can get a different head cover... MAYBE even one without any of the former presidential cadidates' names on it.

    December 17, 2009 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  229. Sandy

    I am sure Sarah Palin has a good number of hats she could have worn or buy a new one. To wear an old hat with McCain's name blacked out is so ridiculous on her part. She knew exactly what she was doing and the controversy it would create. For her to call it a "silly incident" is PURE SARAH PALIN and exaclty why she should not be in any poliitcal office. Please make her go away for good!!

    December 17, 2009 02:08 pm at 2:08 pm |
  230. Simple Words

    It would seem to me to be more appropriate for CNN to move the Sarah Palin "irritainment" articles to the "Entertainment" section of their web site. She is a wonderfully interesting "B"List entertainer, and seems quite happy in that role. This is a filing issue, not a reporting issue.

    December 17, 2009 02:08 pm at 2:08 pm |
  231. Kenneth of Minneapolis

    It appears that Mrs. Palin is smarter than the average politician...She has very clever ways of staying in the news.....way to go Sarah!.....why would she black it out?.....Ask yourself that question....remember she just received around a million dollars advancement on her book.....wearing a campaign hat....this Lady is SMART

    December 17, 2009 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  232. Joel Miller

    OK, I understand Palin has a large following which makes some of what she says newsworthy. But I find that reporting on everything this mediocrity wears or does is completely irrelevant to anything important.

    December 17, 2009 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  233. Andrea, NC

    Why can't she buy a new hat? They certainly sell lots of hats in Hawai'i that would make her look more like a tourist. I don't think she would be that poor...

    December 17, 2009 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  234. Mike

    Incognito, my A$$! She is just trying to keep her name in the news while on vacation. She's got books to sell, you know! If anyone believes anything that comes out of this woman's mouth, you are a fool. Perfect example – she quit on Alaska because the legal bills were too costly for her state. BULL! She had a book to write and a short time to do it. She didn't have time to govern AND write. She chose millions of dollars for herself OVER her beloved state of Alaska. Now can we please let her fade into obscurity where she belongs?

    December 17, 2009 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  235. Rezident

    Sure hope Palin is on the Prez ticket in 2012, imagine the fun we could have with that scenario as she proves to be an endless source of amusement or amazement, whatever the case may be, in that her supporters are just as stupid as she is.

    December 17, 2009 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  236. strong

    Lies, lies, and all lies.

    December 17, 2009 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  237. Rob

    Boy, you libs sure are scarred of Palin. Picking on every single little thing regarding her. If she was truly as dumb/bad/insignificant as you all like to claim you sure wouldn't be on here posting every time a story comes up about her. Never mind the fact that she could have done a way better job than the dunce that's currently sitting in the President's chair.

    And there will come a day in January 2013, after the disgrace that is Obama leaves office. When a decent minded Conservative Republican is sworn in as President. When all decent, true Americans will say "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty we are free at last!"

    December 17, 2009 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  238. gt

    i dont much about her politics ,,, but she looks great and is very attractive

    December 17, 2009 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  239. Moonbeam

    I believe that "Carmen Miranda" style hat would make Mrs. Palin much more incognito. Juts lots of fruits and nuts, the usual ...
    I also noticed that in order to be incognito she went to Hawaii, while, of course,deep in her heart she would rather be nowhere but in Alaska!

    December 17, 2009 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  240. jason S

    She cannot afford a NEW visor, and instead has to use a marker to be incognito? really??? she continues to surprise me with her idiotic ways... people like this are dangerous.

    December 17, 2009 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  241. rice, bryan

    why are we still paying attention to this attention craving person? someone once said that if you ignore a person long enough they will go away, can we all try this?

    December 17, 2009 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  242. kygirl

    She can afford a vacation to Hawaii, but couldn't afford another visor?!?!

    December 17, 2009 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  243. Sharon

    Give the woman and her family some peace. How far do you have to go to be on a peaceful vacation? I would have blotted out the name also, if I realized it was the only cap I had at that time. If she had not and wore the cap with McCain name, what would the gossip be?
    And as most of you viewers stated "Oh why didn't she go out and buy another hat, couldn't she afford one?" Well this is par for the course, just buy, buy,buy. THINK !!! That's why we are in the economic situation we are in!
    ?Why are almost all the printed comments negative? Oh yes, they are moderated by CNN and only printed if deemed appropriate.

    December 17, 2009 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  244. Dave

    Just another ploy to get her name back into the headlines. I really can't believe how many media outlets continue to buy into the bs. The book show is over...how else is she supposed to keep her tattered name into the headlines and fresh in the minds of the poor souls that still think she's the best thing since sliced bread?!? Palin is pathetic!

    December 17, 2009 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  245. Sean

    Then wear a different hat. Done on purpose. The woman loves the spotlight more than Obama.

    December 17, 2009 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  246. W l Jones

    Ms, Palin is the democratic best spoke person,, she wont let a Repub get one word in edge wise. Keep up the good work Ma ma our economy need you.

    December 17, 2009 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  247. Spicoli

    She had a hard time explaining the John McCain Voodoo Doll, however.

    December 17, 2009 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |
  248. paul

    .........doesn't matter what hat she wears....shes still HOT!!!

    December 17, 2009 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |
  249. Brian, NJ

    Buy another stinking hat!!!

    You have to worry about her decision making skills. Remember, Stupid is as Stupid does.

    Whoever wrote "moosiah", that's funny

    December 17, 2009 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  250. Rezident

    It continues to amaze me that Palin has any supporters at all, are they as woefully ignorant as she is? Actually "ignorant" may not be the operative word, as she sure knows how to get publicity and keep her name before the public. If some folks are stupid enough to select Palin as their presidential candidate in 2012, they deserve what they get, and for the rest of us, it provides an endless source of amusement regarding her stupidity. Go Palin!!

    December 17, 2009 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  251. Gregory H. Brooklyn, New York

    Sure!! How can I get in the News? I know. Sorry Maverick, you chose her.

    December 17, 2009 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  252. Jim McKeacheran

    What I see on this message board are a lot of liberal political novices. Amazing the vitriol and ignorance!

    December 17, 2009 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  253. Laura, Boston

    CNN and the main stream media:

    Why can't you give the lady a break every now and then.. She is a private citizen and as such should be given the privacy she deserves to go on vacation and dress how she chooses. How many of us would cringe if the media published us for dressing down...

    Shouldn't you ask John McCain if he felt disrespected? I bet if you actually took 2 minutes to make a phone call to his office, you would find out that he is just fine with the situation.

    December 17, 2009 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  254. sue

    Why don't all of you just grow up?

    December 17, 2009 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  255. Mike in SA

    With all of the struggles and Democratic in-fighting that is going on regarding insurance reform and all of the near riots and political head-butting that is going on in Copenhagen, this is the story that continues to top the ticker??? Great journalism.

    December 17, 2009 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  256. Julia

    Ahhh...what about wearing a different hat, Sarah? Anything to get into the public eye.

    December 17, 2009 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  257. Linda

    Don't worry Sarah, they know you weren't disrespectng Mac, they are just claiming it politically.,

    It proves you needed to try to be incognito, but if also proves, they wont leave you alone.

    December 17, 2009 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  258. Ellen

    She should have bought a new hat.
    She wrote a book for lots of money so she could buy one every color of the rainbow.

    December 17, 2009 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  259. SNAPPA

    What? She can't afford one that was blank in the first place? I guess now we know why the republicans had to spend $150,000 on a wardrobe on her....

    December 17, 2009 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  260. Sarah Palin's next statement

    I'm so rich I can go to Hawaii, but I can't afford to buy a sun visor, so I just grabbed one I happened to bring with me all the way from Alaska to Hawaii and I happen to have a black Sharpie with me and thought "now nobody will recognize me" and scratched out this true American hereo's name.

    December 17, 2009 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  261. Indiana Pagan

    I'm encouraged to see so many people commenting that do not buy Mrs. Palin's ridiculous excuse of wanting to be "incognito". Of course it was both a blow at John McCain and a publicity stunt.

    December 17, 2009 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  262. GOP oppression victim

    How odd of her to do such a nutty thing. Yeah as if she can't afford a few million from her Republican shopping spree budget for clothes during the campaign?

    December 17, 2009 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  263. Rick

    Shame on her. Re-using a hat! She should have gone out and bought a brand new visor and a $10,000 outfit and done that at least twice on that day so that she looks just right so that the media could fawn over her. Getting caught not looking just perfect...what a shmuck!

    Oh please.

    December 17, 2009 02:32 pm at 2:32 pm |
  264. Tom in VA

    Does this woman EVER tell the truth?

    She knew EXACTLY what she was doing. If she REALLLY wanted to go unnoticed she would have worn a hat with NO writing!

    And...

    She wouldn't have had her PR people tell the press where she was!

    Doesn't anyone see her for the phony she is!?

    December 17, 2009 02:32 pm at 2:32 pm |
  265. NOTFromChicago

    Quick! Quick! There's a Sarah Palin piece on CNN! Get your hatchets out and bring up all of the old tired insults!!

    Geez you people need to get a LIFE. So don't vote for her. We'll cancel out your votes. heh heh.

    December 17, 2009 02:36 pm at 2:36 pm |
  266. mike in colorado

    she couldn't just buy a plank hat??? incognito??? how about the funny glasses with a big nose and mustash??

    December 17, 2009 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  267. Tilda

    you"go"girl! "go" sara, "go"! we "love" you sara!!!!!!!!!!!

    December 17, 2009 02:38 pm at 2:38 pm |
  268. laughingoutloud

    do you people have no lives? is this all you have to do all day, sit there and worry about the ramifications of someone wearing a visor w/ black marker on it? get a life and find an interesting topic to waste your pathetic lives on.

    December 17, 2009 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  269. Over it

    The more i see of this woman the more she reminds me of why women in power get the horrible reputations that they do. She is an absolute disgrace to women, the American public and that standards we uphold in society now. She deserves NONE of this publicity that she gets. Does the republican party honestly intend on making this woman something more than she is, another worthless politician with a double digit IQ.

    December 17, 2009 02:45 pm at 2:45 pm |
  270. hongli

    What is Sarah Palin doing with the Republican head-gear. I thought she said that everything was returned to the party. Clearly Sarah,this is called "Stealing". When you say everything was returned and you're still wearing their visor then you are a "LIAR". Please return every piece of property that belongs to the Republican Party now.

    December 17, 2009 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  271. John Sullivan

    Hey Betty,
    How do you spell "trailer park" ? Why its P A L I N

    December 17, 2009 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  272. JB

    I "support J McCain" but I blacked out his name... Uh, OK.

    This woman is and will always be a buffoon.

    December 17, 2009 02:48 pm at 2:48 pm |
  273. robert

    ummm.. she's made millions off of her Book yet she couldnt find another visor. perhaps one that didnt have his name on it? I dont buy it. She will do and does anything she can to get her name in the press, desperately hanging on to whatever bit of relevence she can muster.

    Maybe she can run for office with Bill O'rielly and Ann Coulter can be her campaign manager.

    December 17, 2009 02:48 pm at 2:48 pm |
  274. Big Ed

    Everything this nut-job does is for a reason: usually for attention. If we all just turned our backs, maybe she will just go away. If stunts like this don't show you she is beyond ill-suited for the presidency, you are not thinking clearly or are a relative of hers.

    December 17, 2009 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  275. Michele

    Let's round up every McCain/Palin hat from last fall from Goodwill stores, and black out BOTH their names! I think she's on to something (or ON something!)

    December 17, 2009 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  276. dash

    What... with her new found wealth, she couldn't afford a touristy new visor hat with colorful Hawaiian pattern???

    December 17, 2009 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  277. Edwin

    I hate nearly everything about this woman, but come on, she's just wearing a visor.

    December 17, 2009 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  278. david

    finally.. the birthers have sent a PI to investigate the birth certificate. Of course, I don't think she is close to having the ability to dig up facts. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as she comes back to the movement and announces she was unable to find anything, that will be proof enough for those dimwits

    December 17, 2009 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  279. Palin Fan

    Doesn't matter to me about any hat she'd wear, nor how dark the sunglasses. If she walked by me on the beach it isn't what she had on her head that I'd be looking at. Nice legs! If Mrs Obama was walking by me on the beach, no matter what she was wearing, I'd continue my nap. No comparison.

    December 17, 2009 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  280. shoegazer

    Why didn't she just have the GOP pay for a new hat?They could have added it to the clothing expense account she has already established.

    December 17, 2009 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  281. dan

    This is news? Where was CNN when it came to outifts Hillary or Michele wore? Give me an ever loving break CNN! If you would just be some what fair it would be a miracle! GROW UP and get over it!

    December 17, 2009 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  282. Maria from VT

    CNN please stop reporting on Sarah Palin

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  283. robert

    Please for the sake of all that is decent and good in this world. please please go back to Alaska and fade back into Obsucurity!
    This is just ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  284. BillybobTIREDOFFAILINPALIN!

    Gee...what a dumb move Palin. You couldn't find a single hat that didn't have a McCain logo on it in all of Hawaii? Duh!

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  285. Canadian for America

    Move along folks there is no news here. Lets go keep the laughter moving.

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  286. Ice

    WOW! I know Ms Paliar can afford a new visor ....GOING ROUGE is only $4.99 on AMAZON

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  287. Tom

    The queen of white trash country, the voice of the cultural underbelly, the angel of the evangelical hypocracy, the personified perfection of a lie. It is said that love and hate are close together, she is perfect at the art of selling hate for love, and love for hate. It takes a person with no conscience at all to be so good at what she is doing.

    December 17, 2009 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  288. Roger KC

    Who cares. This woman is a no-op. Please stop covering her.

    December 17, 2009 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  289. Libertarian

    This woman is sooooo completely irrelevant.....let her fade already.

    December 17, 2009 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  290. Sam of CA

    Shes just trying to get into the news. Either that or she is so cheap that she would rather wear a blacked out cap instead of spending $10 to get a new one.

    Since we already know she loves good clothes then this wasnt an oversight on her part.

    December 17, 2009 02:57 pm at 2:57 pm |
  291. Anonymous

    Amanda December 17th, 2009 10:30 am ET

    I find it fascinating that many people in this country feel that someone with only a bachelor's degree is qualified to govern our country.

    You mean like Harry Truman? You liberals are fascintaed with your hate for Palin. Are you really that much afraid of her.

    December 17, 2009 02:58 pm at 2:58 pm |
  292. cecilia

    to everyone who is getting sick of coverage of Sarah
    We Democrats need the energy of getting mad – let's not forget the last 8 years
    And, maybe some of the Republicans just might have an ah ha moment where it all begins to click and they realize that she really is an idiot in short shorts
    CNN is doing a great job – I would rather hear about Sarah the Joe Leiberman -

    December 17, 2009 02:59 pm at 2:59 pm |
  293. tntwise24153

    I wonder if she has any book signings or appearanced scheduled in Hawaii – and if so, would this trip be deductible as a business expense?
    Maybe the taxpayers are paying for this vacation.

    December 17, 2009 03:00 pm at 3:00 pm |
  294. Homer Simpson

    Im surprised she'd knew how to use incognito in a articulate manner.

    December 17, 2009 03:01 pm at 3:01 pm |
  295. LYNETTE IN CA

    That is so very tacky or she's just plain cheap! She's in Hawaii where there are tons of HI visors! Is she saying that her book tour didn't go well enough to afford a new one?? This is hysterical! Seriously, a magic marker??

    December 17, 2009 03:02 pm at 3:02 pm |
  296. waltinAZ

    Who cares? Most of us American people have other SERIOUS ISSUES to worry about! Nothing but a promotional and visibility kick since she cashed in her "lotto ticket" after quitting a lesser paying job she wasn't qualified to do. Bless all of you who buy the book. Hope it makes for a good campfire after you figure out it wasn't worth buying. Happy Holidays! Peace and love–even to you Sarah.

    December 17, 2009 03:03 pm at 3:03 pm |
  297. Boston Irish

    Why does it seem that ALL the people that complain about her and CNN for running articles on her are even reading the article. If there is an article about someone I dislike as much as those here dislike her, I just don't read it and go to something I am interested in. Nobody forced you to read about her, so what's your excuse for doing so???

    December 17, 2009 03:04 pm at 3:04 pm |
  298. jackson

    A hat or visor, with her IQ in the teens – she should be wearing a helmet.

    Alright you Palinist's has she posted a response on Facebook?

    December 17, 2009 03:06 pm at 3:06 pm |
  299. TiredofDem

    Just love all these negative comments about Sarah. Ignore them Sarah. You've written a book that's a No. 1 Bestseller. Right up there with Beck's book. If the bestsellers included coloring books, maybe we'll see some liberal ones there someday. In the mean time, we need to be patient with our leftist friends. Learning to read is hard for the neo-socialists. And from what we can see in some of the posts, learning to think is even harder.

    December 17, 2009 03:06 pm at 3:06 pm |
  300. Ex-NC-Pub

    She is vacationiung in Hawaii and showing some skin? It seems that when Obama did this, the right-nut went into a frenzy. Where is their craziness over this?

    December 17, 2009 03:06 pm at 3:06 pm |
  301. Liberal4Obama

    Poor John McCain, he is a war hero and Sarah Palin mocks him like that, she is a disgrace.

    December 17, 2009 03:06 pm at 3:06 pm |
  302. Huckapardoner

    She didn't pick up a hat on her Beverly Hillbillies shopping spree last year?

    Now why did she say this without being asked the question? 'Causer her stinking dogsled boot in mouth disease couldn't stop it from showing who she really wants to win?

    "I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago. So much for trying to be incognito."

    December 17, 2009 03:07 pm at 3:07 pm |
  303. Hulagrrrl

    I love it – Obama doesn't wear a flag pin and he's not patriotic. Palin blacks out McCain's name on a visor and it's just a misunderstanding.

    December 17, 2009 03:07 pm at 3:07 pm |