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Obama on Palin: 'Mother, Governor, Moose-Shooter'

September 08, 2008 7:04 PM

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- At a town hall meeting at North Farmington High School outside Detroit this evening, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., offered a new schtick to his attacks on the Republican ticket.

In a now-familiar riff on how the Republicans spent their convention talking about personalities and not about issues, Obama praised the biographies of both Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

"You notice, at their convention, they spent a lot of time talking about John McCain’s biography, which is compelling," Obama said. "They talked about Sarah Palin’s biography, which is compelling."

When some members of the audience laughed at the notion that Palin's biography was compelling, Obama insisted he was being serious.

"No, no, it’s an interesting story," Obama said. "No, no, look, I mean that sincerely. I mean, mother, governor, moose-shooter, I mean, I think that’s cool, that’s cool, that’s cool stuff."

Obama's larger point, he said, was that the Republicans "didn't talk about the issues. And so, that gives you a sense of what the strategy’s going to be over the next eight weeks."

-- Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller

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Sarah Palin is an underwhelming
candidate for Vice President.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 5:00:54 PM

Underwhelming, huh ? Judging by that standard, what does that make Pee-Wee Obama ? If Palin is underwhelming, than Obama is under-underwhelming.

You cant diss Palin, because whatever you throw at her, can be thrown back at Obama - ten fold. He is the most underqualified front runner for the presidency we have seen since (sic) Ducocky.

Posted by: RepublicanTroll | Sep 19, 2008 12:56:59 PM

Economy and jobs were doing great, lowest unemployment average in 40 years right up until the Democrats regained control of both the House and the Senate. I see a connection. We certainly do not need to give them the White House when their nominee wants to spend Trillions more of our money. Raising taxes will not help the economy, even Barrack admits that. Figuring out a way to have fat cats Democrats like the Kennedys pay their 'fair share' of federal taxes would give all these 'tax the rich!' some credibility. Instead they target small business owners EARNING THEIR INCOME who create the bulk of jobs in this country. Try taxing those who have huge 'trust funds' that will never even pay the Death Tax because of their family trusts. Obama/Biden = Bad tax policy + worse economy.

Posted by: Pam Burton | Sep 11, 2008 10:47:08 AM

New Mexico,

Biden, being the "johnny-come-lately" that he is should get scrutinized as well.

Posted by: Leonard Peltier | Sep 10, 2008 6:41:18 AM

I notice Obama's not talking about issues anymore either. He's talking about McCain/Palin and how bad they are. Things sure change when you are behind in the polls. He better not start digging around on Palin to much. This could cause people to start looking into Biden's past (or His) and that could get reallly bad.

Posted by: New Mexico | Sep 9, 2008 5:10:56 PM

Sarah Palin is an underwhelming
candidate for Vice President.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 5:00:54 PM

Palin is a goddess.

I have a serious crush on this woman. When she spoke about her husband at the campaign, and said, "20 years and 5 children later, he's still my guy"...guys out there - tell me that as a guy, this didnt make you melt ?

What a real woman. A class act, a loyal and loving mother and wife, a street fighter, a moose-hunter (even though Im anti-hunting to the max, this makes her sexy for some reason, I dont know why).

She is everything and then some. How could you not fall in love with this superior, supreme example of a female, belonging to the human species ? Oh man she just makes me melt, like butter in the microwave.

Posted by: Sarah Goddess | Sep 9, 2008 1:58:54 PM

The Republican convention did talk more about Obama and also the media. They called the media a fish. Also lets see they don't like Obama, mainstream media, every artist on Yes we can video, anyone with any kind of talent. They just discovered change a few days ago just in time because the election is 56 days away. Obama for 19 months talked about change real change not Schmidt's poll tested change.

Posted by: Emily | Sep 9, 2008 1:27:40 PM

Wasn't it the McCain campaign that said the campaign wasn't about issues? So, why should they talk about them....they view the election the same as an American Idol contest...who does the best song and dance. Right now, I will give McCain\Palin credit for singing and dancing better than Obama....However, sooner or later they are going to have to say something of substance....Otherwise, it becomes a simple choice....More of the same with McCain or a change in direction with Obama...

Posted by: indy_voter | Sep 9, 2008 12:31:22 PM

Sarah says she is not for
planned parenthood and by
extension probably means
every woman should reject
the idea.

Pregnancies are part of
her god's plan for women.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 12:27:36 PM

As a secessionist will Sarah Palin
be able to get NSA clearance?

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 12:19:06 PM

Peter
Baggage? The trooper needed to go - he threatened to kill the governor's father, consumed alcohol on duty, drove drunk in his patrol car, illegally hunted, and tased his 10 year old stepson. Usually you libs are salivating over the possibility of lynching a cop like this; now you are defending him? The daughter's pregnancy does not have anything to do with the Governor's ability as a parent or executive. And her husband's DUI happened before they were married (and right about the same time that your messiah was snorting coke).

Seems pretty funny that a guy that wouldn't be able to pass a NSA clearance would be able to get this far on the road to the Presidency.

Posted by: dcgirl | Sep 9, 2008 11:30:48 AM

Chuck,
The "leeching" as you put it comes from the amount of federal dollars sent to Alaksa divided by the number of residents. Because they have fewer residents the per capita amount is larger. But stop and think about it (if that is possible). There has to be roads and other infrastructure out in that tundra in order for business to pull the oil (that you and I use) out of the ground. Think about some other states - what do they give us in return for their federal dollars? Some probably a lot more than others.

Posted by: dcgirl | Sep 9, 2008 11:27:36 AM

Electoral college votes favor
Obama 273 to 265 over McCain.
270 nails it making Obama the
next POTUS.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 10:49:45 AM

McCain is hard at work on
the coming wars he is
starting in Georgia and
Ukraine.

He wants to crash the
economy and drive more and
more people into economic
distress.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 10:46:01 AM

270 electoral votes are needed to win.

Obama 273

McCain 265

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 10:34:48 AM

Anon:

The gallup poll states:

Gallup Poll - Election News
McCain Now Winning Majority of Independents
September 9, 2008
John McCain’s bounce in voter support spanning the Republican National Convention is largely explained by political independents, who are shifting to him in fairly big numbers, from 40% pre-convention to 52% post-convention.
Gallup Daily: McCain’s Bounce Gives Him 5-Point Lead
September 8, 2008
John McCain’s support among registered voters increased six percentage points from immediately before the GOP convention to immediately after. That convention bounce leaves him with a five-point lead over Barack Obama in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update, 49% to 44%.
Republicans’ Enthusiasm Jumps After Convention
September 8, 2008
There has been a substantial jump in the election enthusiasm of Republicans, from the 42% who were “more enthusiastic than usual” a week ago to the 60% who are today, and the John McCain-Sarah Palin ticket has moved ahead of the Barack Obama-Joe Biden ticket in the latest USA Today/Gallup Poll.
Religion Remains Major Dividing Factor Among White Voters
September 5, 2008

Posted by: Mary Anne | Sep 9, 2008 10:30:45 AM

Anon:

Your candidate has a spotty record as a human being! Ask him to turn in his membership card to the human race!

Posted by: Mary Anne | Sep 9, 2008 10:30:12 AM

Anon:

That can change because key battleground states are now up for grabs and Obama is losing ground! lololol Do you think he feels the way he made Hillary feel during the primary season! GOOD! I hope McCain crushes him in the election this year!

Posted by: Mary Anne | Sep 9, 2008 10:29:00 AM

Read it and weep Obama Junkies:

From the Gallup poll:

Gallup Poll - Election News
McCain Now Winning Majority of Independents
September 9, 2008
John McCain’s bounce in voter support spanning the Republican National Convention is largely explained by political independents, who are shifting to him in fairly big numbers, from 40% pre-convention to 52% post-convention.
Gallup Daily: McCain’s Bounce Gives Him 5-Point Lead
September 8, 2008
John McCain’s support among registered voters increased six percentage points from immediately before the GOP convention to immediately after. That convention bounce leaves him with a five-point lead over Barack Obama in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update, 49% to 44%.
Republicans’ Enthusiasm Jumps After Convention
September 8, 2008
There has been a substantial jump in the election enthusiasm of Republicans, from the 42% who were “more enthusiastic than usual” a week ago to the 60% who are today, and the John McCain-Sarah Palin ticket has moved ahead of the Barack Obama-Joe Biden ticket in the latest USA Today/Gallup Poll.
Religion Remains Major Dividing Factor Among White Voters
September 5, 2008

Do you think Obama is feeling a bit the way he made Hillary feel during the primary season? lololol Good riddance Obama!

Posted by: Mary Anne | Sep 9, 2008 10:28:03 AM

Shrill Sarah says men don't
start wars but her god incites
them. Wars are part of her god's
plan for believers.

Posted by: anon | Sep 9, 2008 10:21:58 AM

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