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August 29, 2008 8:21 PM

ABC News’ Rick Klein Reports: Among the issues Sen. John McCain will have to smooth over with his new running mate: global warming.

In an interview for the September issue of the conservative magazine Newsmax, Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, said she does not believe climate change is caused by human behavior.

“A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I'm not one though who would attribute it to being man-made,” Palin said in the interview, which was posted online Friday.

McCain, R-Ariz., by contrast, has broken with his party’s dogma by supporting a mandatory program to cap carbon emissions -- a point of pride for McCain as he burnishes his independent reputation.

Palin’s quote about global warming not being manmade is also at odds with the freshly approved GOP platform for 2008. That language -- adopted by the party this week -- marks the first time the Republican Party’s policy document addresses climate change.

"The same human activity that has brought freedom and opportunity to billions has also increased the amount of carbon in the atmosphere," the document reads. "Increased atmospheric carbon has a warming effect on the earth." 

A McCain campaign spokeswoman, Maria Comella, disputed suggestions that Palin does not recognize the reality of global warming. As governor, she created a new “sub-cabinet” agency last September, to advise her office “on the preparation and implementation of an Alaska climate change strategy.”   

She has also endorsed efforts to learn more about human impacts on climate change.

“Governor Palin not only stands with John McCain in his belief that global warming is a critical issue that must be addressed, but she has been a leader in addressing climate change,” Comella said.

Palin and McCain disagree on another key environmental issue: drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Palin’s home state of Alaska. Palin is for it, while McCain wants to keep the refuge off-limits.

"It's nonsense not to tap a safe domestic source of oil. I think Americans need to hold Congress accountable on this one," Palin told Newsmax about drilling in ANWR.

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SARAH PALIN, WHO IS SHE?

Well folks hang on to your hats because the research is already coming in!!!!

Former Beauty Queen, just like Cindy McCain!

Former Sports Caster, who's dream was to work for ESPN.

Former PTA member and "hockey mom."

Former City counsel member (4 years) and small town Mayor (2 years)

Governor of the most backwards and least populous state in the nation for a whole 20 months. The Alaskan state government meets 90 days a year!

In 2006, get this... SHE WAS FOR THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE!!! But today she said in her acceptance speech she was against it!

Against polar bears on the endangered species list...

Believes there is NO SUCH THING AS GLOBAL WARMING!!

Is firmly anti-abortion and want to repeal Roe v Wade!

And last but not least she called Hillary a "Whinner" during the primaries!!!!!!!

She now wants all the Hillary PUMA fans to support her and McBush!!

So how about it PUMA gals? Hillary is a WHINER right? Sarah Palin says so!!!

Stay tuned, the research is going 100 mph on Palin right now - certainly there will be a lot more details coming in the next few days!

Obama/Biden '08!!!!!!!

Posted by: Davis | Aug 29, 2008 8:28:30 PM

Drill drill drill here drill now.
Go go go go McCain/Palin

Posted by: Moe | Aug 29, 2008 8:39:35 PM

She also does not think evolution should be taught in schools. I wonder if McCain is about to ask for a muligan.

Posted by: jim | Aug 29, 2008 8:41:23 PM

This VP choice is such an epic fail it's not even funny. Actually it is pretty funny.

Posted by: Jeremy | Aug 29, 2008 8:48:03 PM

MCACAIN HAS NO RESPECT FOR WOMEN. HE'S USING A WOMAN FOR HIS OWN POLITICAL GAIN.

I am so tired of the political reality in America.

Sarah Palin has absolutely no right to be anybody's VP. She has done nothing. She hasn't even been in office for a full-term, which isn't my main concern. We had an entire primary to get to know Obama and Clinton. We have 60 some days to get to know Palin.

She is a threat to America.

Hillary I miss you and love you... I am now voting for Obama. McCain is a jerk and has no respect for women.

Posted by: hillarynow | Aug 29, 2008 8:57:34 PM

10 years of global cooling. The data suggests she's right.

Posted by: p0s3r | Aug 29, 2008 8:58:22 PM

Davis, I thought your support of Obama, the great community organizer, meant experience didn't matter?

Posted by: biscuits | Aug 29, 2008 9:00:56 PM

McCain, I see through your antics.

I am a women and guess what you are, A JERK.

Women unite... tired of letting men use us.

Posted by: hmmmm | Aug 29, 2008 9:01:22 PM

Obama supporters of Obama Town..IS DAVIS THE VILLAGE IDIOT OR TOWN DRUNK?? JUST GLAD HE BELONGS TO THE DEMS!!

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 9:03:36 PM

Palin rocks!

Posted by: Cory | Aug 29, 2008 9:04:49 PM

The mis-statements and unforced errors on the part of the Obama acolytes are funny. Palin hasn't been in office for a full term? Guess what. Neither has Obama. Alaska as the least populous state? Well, not actually, at least in terms of population. More than DELAWARE, for example.

Sarah Palin is a reformer, took on the establishment in her own party and won, and has had nearly 10 years of executive experience. I'll take her over Obama, with ZERO executive experience, and Biden, also with ZERO executive experience (who has also apparently learned nothing in his 36 years of flailing about in Washington), any day.

Posted by: HT | Aug 29, 2008 9:06:31 PM

HILLARY SLEPT WITH THE PRESIDENT AND TOOK HIS ABUSE TO GET WHERE SHE IS!!!! Palin is a self made woman and did not need her hubby to boost her political cache.

Liberals are constantly in denial. You always have to create a reality that allows all your whacked out beliefs exist.

Posted by: Jay | Aug 29, 2008 9:06:51 PM

McCain/Pain----perfect. I say, drill for the oil. The government has no right to change the rules about which animals go on the endangered species list.

Stop abortion. It's murder.

True scientists know that global warming is a natural cycle of the earth. Global warming is just a fad that Hollywood has taken a liking to. Am I against helping the environment? No, just don't be idiots. Get educated.

Obama will raise taxes.

Obama will let illegal aliens run more rampant than they already are.

Obama and the ACLU will ruin this country.

GET EDUCATED!!!!

Posted by: Tammy | Aug 29, 2008 9:07:18 PM

What? Another Vice Presidential choice (McCain's Palin) with ties to Big Oil (in Alaska)? As Obama mentioned in his DNC nomination acceptance speech, this just proves that the GOP does not get it: the World economies--starting with America--need to end the Oil Era and usher in the Clean Renewable Energy Era of locally obtained sources. the GOP is not Grand, but it is old, let's not invite the Republicans back to the "party" in Nov '08....

Posted by: 19341 | Aug 29, 2008 9:07:39 PM

OK, do American voters really think that a Presidential candidate who's grandfather, father, himself and his son have military background will end the Military Industrial Complex's policy of America in Endless War(s), and end the GHB/GWB Iraqi war(s) (that's McCain...)? Do voters really think that a Vice Presidential choice who's husband is in the Oil Industry and who's state citizens get governmental payouts from Oil revenues in Alaska will support the complete move to clean, renewal, homegrown energy sources such as Wind, Solar, Wave, Geothermal, Biomass, cellulosic ethanol and others (that's Palin...)? Well, I don't think McCain/Palin will. They will support the status quo. So, if you feel the country is doing well and should continue on as usual, they're your pair.

Posted by: netizen19380 | Aug 29, 2008 9:08:36 PM

Are the Republicans kidding me, with the nod to Sarah Palin as McCain's VP choice? If the GOP had qualms about the one-term Senator Obama from a well-populated State (IL) and one of the countries largest cities (Chicago area), then the RNC has got to be kidding about a one-term Governor Palin of a "remote" state (AK) from the continental U.S. with no large cities, relatively. This election is a sham, (I just lament the possibility that it could've been a Clinton/Biden ticket, alas...).

Posted by: Democrat | Aug 29, 2008 9:09:21 PM

Ok 19341, lets just all sit around and wait until a solar panel or windmill moves our cars around. It is not an either/or discussion you self righteous fool. You can be for oil and future technologies. Wow you people are so one dimensional

Posted by: Jay | Aug 29, 2008 9:11:19 PM

Apparently the Goracle doesn't believe it is man made either or else he would stop flying and driving emitting gases into the air and at his house in Nashville that uses as much electricty in one month as 230 average houses- DUDE if it is so apocalyptic turn off the pot lights. I just bet it is "greens" electricity

Posted by: Brookie | Aug 29, 2008 9:11:53 PM

Hi..I'm new here...currently I'm working on a research paper about argument for global warming..any1 have any idea?

Posted by: Jenhur | Aug 29, 2008 9:14:19 PM

This country can't afford 4 more years of the GOP. No McCain/MILF in '08.

Posted by: hamishdad | Aug 29, 2008 9:15:33 PM

Out of everything I heard about Sarah Palin today, the most disturbing thing to me has to be her support of Pat Buchanan. As a Jew in Palm Beach, I must say that I am disgusted by her views. I like McCain and think he would be strongest on Israel,but supporting Pat Buchanan is a dealbreaker for me and many Jews.

Posted by: Marty | Aug 29, 2008 9:16:34 PM

democrat...I'm writing in Biden/Palin don't like Obama or McCain..........

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 9:18:18 PM

Marty: Obama is a friend of Palestine, I think that is a bigger dealbreaker.

Posted by: Jay | Aug 29, 2008 9:18:40 PM

Palin wants women raped made to keep their baby by the rapist....

WOW!!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:23:46 PM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge all called McCain a TRAITOR TO THE GOP...

The GOP IMPLOSION for sure...

They are Pee'd at McCain...

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:25:20 PM

What does being a jew have to do with anything? Get over yourself for 5 GD minutes and worry about real issues, not what someone says on a talk show for ratings.

Jesus Lord above with all thr whining, Marty. You sound like a democray.. or even worse.. one of those stereotypical Woody Allen heebs, Why does race have to play into everything.

Posted by: dfgdg | Aug 29, 2008 9:25:37 PM

raped women should keep their babies inside their womb. If you hate your baby, give it away, don't kill it.

WHY IS KILLING BABIES ACCEPTABLE TO THE HATEFUL DEMOCRATS, BUT KILLING A CHICKEN IS THE MOST IMMORAL DECISION YOU CAN MAKE!

Posted by: Hypocritical Liberals | Aug 29, 2008 9:27:35 PM

LET`S HAVE A LOOK AT OBAMA`S WORK EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:

- In the US Senate, Barack Obama has served on the FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE, VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOUR & PENSION COMMITTEE.
- Before getting to the US Senate Obama served 11 years in the Illinois State Senate.
- Barack Obama is a graduate TOP of his class at Harvard Law School. Barack Obama also has a degree in Political science specializing in International Relations.
- Barack Obama worked in Chicago, Illinois as a community organizer, Obama, as the director of the Developing Communities Project in Chicago, helped set up a job training program, a college preparatory tutoring program, and a tenants' rights organization in Altgeld Gardens.
- Barack Obama also worked as a consultant and instructor for a community organizing institute.
- Barack Obama worked as a Civil Rights lawyer for 9 years.
- Barack Obama was also a University of Chicago Constutitional Law Professor for 12 years.
- In the U.S Senate Obama has served on the FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE, VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOUR & PENSION COMMITTEE.
-- In the US Senate Obama has written 890 pieces of legislation, and co-sponsored 1096 pieces of legislation.

OBAMA EXPERIENCE -- YES!!! OBAMA KNOWLEDGE --- YES!!!! OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT-- YES!!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:27:50 PM

raped women should keep their babies inside their womb. If you hate your baby, give it away, don't kill it.

WHY IS KILLING BABIES ACCEPTABLE TO THE HATEFUL DEMOCRATS, BUT KILLING A CHICKEN IS THE MOST IMMORAL DECISION YOU CAN MAKE!

Posted by: Hypocritical Liberals | Aug 29, 2008 9:27:35 PM


BOTH PALIN AND MCCAIN SUPPORT THE DEATH PENALTY AND TORTURE!!

PRO-LIFE MY ARSE!!!

JUST PANDERERS WITH EMPTY MINDS.

DUMB AND DUMMIER!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:31:38 PM

Palin is already going to be Impeached!!

10 HOURS and already flawed like McCain...


Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:33:47 PM

Palin battles schizophrenia!!

McCain battles early Alzheimers


Yep, FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE GOP and their supporters!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 9:37:36 PM

Next appointment:
McCain choses the winner of Little Miss America for Secretary of State and he said "she'll grow into the job"

Posted by: doug | Aug 29, 2008 9:38:07 PM

Not even one day...ONE DAY....yet, and there is already a scandal and dirt on this woman. Come on repubs, she is going to get eaten alive.

Posted by: Debra | Aug 29, 2008 9:44:06 PM

What do Obama and Osama Bin Laden have in common?
They both have friends who bombed the pentagon!
Paid for by the Wright/Ayers campaign To Elect people who's wives also hate America

Posted by: Obama Bin Biden 2008 | Aug 29, 2008 9:47:06 PM

Palin fought for teaching Creationism in schools and is going to have a problem with the Jewish vote.

Here's Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida:

John McCain's decision to select a vice presidential running mate that endorsed Pat Buchanan for President in 2000 is a direct affront to all Jewish Americans. Pat Buchanan is a Nazi sympathizer with a uniquely atrocious record on Israel, even going as far as to denounce bringing former Nazi soldiers to justice and praising Adolf Hilter for his "great courage."

At a time when standing up for Israel's right to self-defense has never been more critical, John McCain has failed his first test of leadership and judgment by selecting a running mate who has aligned herself with a leading anti-Israel voice in American politics. It is frightening that John McCain would select someone one heartbeat away from the presidency who supported a man who embodies vitriolic anti-Israel sentiments.

Posted by: Paige | Aug 29, 2008 9:49:40 PM

Mrs. Palin(tology) will set America back 30 years which is fine for the religious fright in this country.

Need I remind republicans that greed is a mortal sin and the GOP is the party of greed - some would say they are being misled by false prophets another warning of the bible.

Look at Palins record or lack of it. Look at her background or lack of it then laugh at it. Biden will wipe the floor with her during the debates. At least Obama is a educated and can speak like political greats. I can hardly wait for hockey mom to open her mouth and see the bias and hate slip from her tongue.

She does however excel at breeding, at least her legs seem to open correctly. I'm sure her rough hound husband is pleased.

See a picture of her in 1984 as a "true" queen of Alaska then try to see her talking tough to anyone. I know, she can bake brownies and invite them to a hockey game. That will show em. And I guess she's fisically a mess, caused her small town $$$ needlessly. Another tax and spend conservative, but with the world ending any day now, like why worry right? What is that series, the Left Behind crowd. I want someone to ask her if she thinks we're living in "end times" just to see here her response. Either way it will be a deal breaker for her.

This nomination is a joke and so are the republicans that support her.

One more thing, she's currently under investigation for being a royal douche in Alaska. I guess she uses influence to make her family problems go away. In pocket of big oil, hates bears, she'll help overturn Roe V Wade as she cares about the fetus and to hell with the child. Typical help myself, screw everyone else conservative.

And the issue of abortion is between the mother, her maker and her doctor. (the holy trinity) Not stupid conservatives that wish to push their lifestyle on the entire world.

Let's face it after eight years we've discovered that Republicans can't govern!

Posted by: Darr West | Aug 29, 2008 9:51:18 PM

The only thing Palin will do for the 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling is put glue in them as her policies on women's issues will send us back to the 50's.

Posted by: Paige | Aug 29, 2008 9:54:48 PM

John "No Earmark" McCain and Sarahcuda "Bridge to No Where? No Thanks" Palin

vs.

Barak "$3M to my wife's hospital" Obama and Joe "Untold $M to firms my son lobbies for" Biden

Change you can actually see, not 'just words'! McCain/Palin 08

Posted by: p0s3r | Aug 29, 2008 9:56:55 PM

I am convinced the reason the Democrats are so angry at this Palin nomination is that they could not find an attractive candidate like Palin themselves, much less a smart one. They are suffering from "buyer's remorse' today {known as Barack Hussein) to late, to bad, so sad.

RL

Posted by: Ruth | Aug 29, 2008 9:59:58 PM

Well, lets fight some Obama smears:
Scandal? The trooper was using a taser on her sister's son, people. He threatened her father with a gun!
Creationism?
If you Kossacks ever bother to read the full quote, she says she's against creationism being taught in schools, but is ok with a teacher discussing it, which you "diversity" groupthinkers are against, of course.
Well, as far as abortion goes, your candidate is ok with babies being left to die who survive abortions, which is left of the entire US Senate, and left of everyone else regardless of party in the Il. Senate. Even Barbara Boxer commented after the vote that she supports taking care of live babies for God's sake.
Perhaps, you should tend to your own candidate's problems, and continue prepping yourselves for when middle America finds out about William Ayers, and your Hindenburgh moment begins....

Posted by: hippie_chucker | Aug 29, 2008 10:00:13 PM

mccainsoflawed...pro-choice/pro-life is a 3% issue..........

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 10:01:10 PM

So women who are raped must carry these babies. How about victims of incest, girls raped by their fathers, brothers uncles? Have you ever been there? If you haven't you have no say!

And how many unwanted children has Palin adopted? How many have you? If you're against abortion, you must adopt and support for life!!!

From what I'm learning in a few short hours, Palin is definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed. And John McCain thinks he can pander to women. How disrespectful!

Posted by: CJ | Aug 29, 2008 10:01:11 PM

p0s3r writes"Change you can actually see, not 'just words'! McCain/Palin 08
_________________________________

EXACTLY! I see an old man with poor judgement that used his VP selection as a gimmick. That's change you can keep.

ENOUGH!

Posted by: NMP | Aug 29, 2008 10:09:29 PM

William Ayers never went to jail for Bombing of anything but his mouth..


FBI investigated Wiliams Ayers to find out that he didn't do anything but Protest..

He never was convicted because he didn't do squat..

But you Hannity racist Koolaid drinkers couldn't find out the facts even if it was stuff up your arse..

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:10:04 PM

Not true CJ...Everyone is entitled to their opinion..I am pro-choice..Palin is pro-life..She is entitled to her opinion...No one says you have to vote for her. Some say Obama without his crib notes or handlers, is not the "brightest tool in the shed" either...Talk policies not personal attacks........

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 10:11:00 PM

Palin is Pro-life and lets people smoke weed anywhere they like..

Weed is still legal in Alaska..

Wow.. GOP got two flawed candidates now,..

lol!!

Wants Polars bears to die off,,

NICE!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:12:40 PM

Why do republicans have to be idiots? Are they idiots becuase they are republicans, or republicans because they are idiots?

Posted by: clifton | Aug 29, 2008 10:14:08 PM

How can you be Pro-LIFE and fully Support the Death Penalty??

Must be the Republican way thinking like McCain and his Gaffes...

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:15:45 PM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge all called McCain a TRAITOR TO THE GOP...

The GOP IMPLOSION for sure...

They are Pee'd at McCain...

lol!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:16:18 PM

Darr West is really suffering from a hate attack. Take a sedative why don't you? What you are writing is just plain ugly. Aren't you even a little embarrassed that such hate comes out of you?

Posted by: Ruth | Aug 29, 2008 10:17:24 PM

Why do republicans have to be idiots? Are they idiots becuase they are republicans, or republicans because they are idiots?

Posted by: clifton | Aug 29, 2008 10:14:08 PM


BOTH!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:17:44 PM

mccainissoflawed William Ayers is a terrorist....he caused terror in people's hearts...You have got to be a 60's throw-back...WOW racist??? Try another argument...that one is just.. OUTDATED

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 10:18:09 PM

"ENOUGH!"

EXACTLY!

ENOUGH sending federal tax dollars to your wifes hospital and to your church!
ENOUGH voting for bad bills because your son lobbies for the beneficiaries!
ENOUGH voting 97% of the time with Pelosi and Reid!
ENOUGH voting 'present'!

Posted by: Concerned in OH | Aug 29, 2008 10:18:30 PM

Try to be more creative Clifton..read the same quote but with Democrat used instead of Republican...I know why don't the dems just write their comments and put "please insert here" to save time...........you know just like your candidates canned speeches...............

Posted by: CuriousIndep | Aug 29, 2008 10:24:46 PM

McCain and Palin both Pro-life but support the Death Penalty.

McCain supports Adulters, Himself..

McCain supports Wars and it's big mistake for no Reason.

McCain doesn't want our Troops home until they are fully post traumatic stressed to insanity..And doesn't support their right to Proper healthcare because it would be to expensive since he loves spending 10 Million a month in Iraq~~

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:25:40 PM

“A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I'm not one though who would attribute it to being man-made,”
-------------------
Of course she doesn't, her entire career was financed by big oil.

Sure we need another oil stooge in the white house. Look how well the last one has done!

Oil companies get record profits for four consecutive years, working class Americans loose their jobs and their homes.

NO THANKS!

Posted by: Not Again! | Aug 29, 2008 10:29:30 PM

Wliiams Ayers didn't scare anybody but his cat..

Wiliam Ayers was a Protester with the Weather Underground, not a Full member Idiot.

Get it straight..
His wife Bernadine was a coo coo and a blow hard.. She went to jail but Wilianm Ayers was never charged with anything but being an Idiot wannabee Terrorist..

William Ayer is a College Professor and would never be a Professor if he bomb anything, MORON!!

But I forgot, you Republicans could never claim to be smart..

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:30:46 PM

According to the talking heads, Democrats apparently must prove their patrotism - because they are democrats.

Everyone knows Republicans love America, they just hate 75% of the people who live here.

Posted by: MCCAIN= MCSAME=MCLAME | Aug 29, 2008 10:33:08 PM

She is obviously a very intelligent
person.

Posted by: Tim | Aug 29, 2008 10:34:49 PM

Okay. Let’s never throw the “Obama isn’t experienced” card out there again. She became governor in 2006… She answered a question on the rumors of her becoming VP with the answer “What does a VP do?” Just a month ago… She is being investigated right now… Go do some searches. You’ll see she flip-flopped on why she fired the guy. First she said it was because she wanted him in a new job to focus on alcohol abuse in Alaska. And then, less than a month later, she said she fired him because she didn’t believe that he could control alcohol abuse in Alaska. She has been in charge of a state with more reindeer than people. There is a big different in pushing the button to switch on the lights in a god-forsaken town in Alaska and having your finger on the red flashing button. What happens, God forbid, if something happens to McCain (if he becomes President) and she becomes President. The sad thing is that there are many more competent women he could have chosen from. But he took this decision because he will do everything to become President. He did it because it is good for him. Not what is good for this country. It is a sexist decision trying to play “women” to get their vote. Shame on McCain.

Posted by: Angry African | Aug 29, 2008 10:35:06 PM

But somehow a corrupt community organizer is more qualified than a small town mayor?

What a really strange argument you're trying to make.

Posted by: Concerned in OH | Aug 29, 2008 10:40:08 PM

My My, libs are in a tizzy tonight. I see that not believing in global warming hoaxes gets one labled in bad ways. One would expect more from the Democrats, aren't they the tolerant ones?

Posted by: david | Aug 29, 2008 10:40:42 PM

So ... John McCain hopes to attract women in 2008 by nominating a woman from the 1950s? And the thought that the beauty queen from nowhere would be one McCain cancer scare away from the button, to quote a Republican Senator about McCain, "sends cold shivers down my spine."

It was fun to hear the winger talk radio hosts shilling for the ticket today. Question: do they fax those talking points to Rush/Beck/Hannity and company or email them?

Posted by: ReidBlog | Aug 29, 2008 10:41:11 PM

--MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED---How much did you make being a Obama blogger tonight posting false and stupid reports? I just talked to my contacts in Alaska this afternoon and tonight and there is a lot more to the "trooper" story and he should be fired and then in jail. OK Palin was following proceedures.
And yes, she is more qualified to serve than Obama. Obama received a $300,000 gift from a criminal as a pay-off. He is still under investigation. And with Bill Ayers, there was a proceedure problem made by the police which prevented prosecution. He was guilty but could not be tried but his wife was sent to jail on same offense.

Posted by: Mary | Aug 29, 2008 10:44:25 PM

Ayers... now let's see. One candidate associated with this radical liberal thiker some years ago, at a time when the whole country was ripe for radical liberal thinking. The other candidate associates in the present with two gentlemen who are guilty of treason against the USA for lying to Americans to start a war, and for the death of thousands of American troops. Last I checked, treason was a worse crime than liberal thinking.

Posted by: clifton | Aug 29, 2008 10:45:37 PM

HA HA HA..MCCain's Obama ads have come back to haunt him: She is a Brittany and Paris type madam beauty queen and vogue magazine model celebrity; she is inexperienced; she is as odd a choice as the "one"; she is acquainted with a corrupt official who endorsed her and involved in a scandal bigger than mere acquaintance and not an imaginary one - a matter of abuse of office and employment discrimination. Great choice.

Posted by: sarah | Aug 29, 2008 10:46:10 PM

The more I learn about Governor Palin, the more I like her! She's just what McCain needs. People try to wage the argument that the "experience" card with Obama needs to be pitched. But, that's deceiving, of course. It is Obama vs. McCain. Not Obama vs. Palin. But, if you want to make the comparison between Obama and Palin, go for it. She's got more leadership experience (known as accomplishments) than Obama has. Enough said. Game, set, match!

Posted by: Gina | Aug 29, 2008 10:46:13 PM

Michael Savage went off today calling McCain a complete Idiot..

Rush is like WTF!!

Quick, somebody change McCain's depends diaper and get his rocker....

HE HAS LOST HIS MIND FOR REAL!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:47:55 PM

Wow, the liberals are in a foul mood tonight! That's usually a good indication that the conservatives must have hit a bullseye! Let the fun begin!

Posted by: Gina | Aug 29, 2008 10:49:17 PM

GINA - go back to tennis, you obviously know nothing about politics.

GOAL! TOUCHDOWN! HOMERUN!

Posted by: Carry | Aug 29, 2008 10:49:29 PM

She probably believes the Earth is flat and John McStooge is honest too.

FAIL.

Posted by: 08AMA ALL THE WAY! | Aug 29, 2008 10:49:43 PM

Is some moron still trying to associate Ayers(who was convicted of nothing) to Obama and insinuate it means something?

Obama was 8 when the Weather Underground was relevant - and Ayers was a protester only. You most likely never even heard of Ayers until this election and you obviously are still clueless.

My God, you have nothing to go on but false accusations. Get a REAL canidate next time. And how about a REAL VP choice as well? Palin was the best the GOP has to offer?

Mr Honorable POW - I left my ailing wife for a young, rich, trustfund princess, I graduated in the bottom 1% of my class, and I know nothing about economics should NEVER get close to the White House.

No company would ever hire McCain as a CEO. He certainly does NOT have the brains to lead the most powerful and complex nation in the world. I'll take the Harvard graduate over the slacker.

And POW does not make a "hero". It certainly doesn't imply a knowledge of strategic thought. It means that after scraping through remedial flight school (that he only got into because of his admiral father) he got shot down immediately and captured. That's it!

Posted by: Two losers aren't better than one | Aug 29, 2008 10:50:38 PM

Palin battles schizophrenia!!

McCain battles early Alzheimers


Yep, FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE GOP and their supporters!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:51:17 PM

You see, "Carry" is a perfect example. Rather than to respond to substantial issues, it's attack. So typical of liberals - mostly brain dead, and incapable of participating in a debate. They preach tolerance only when it suits them.

Posted by: Gina | Aug 29, 2008 10:51:45 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I don't have any best friends that are terrorists. None of my friends do either.

And I'm not even running for President!

Posted by: Concerned in OH | Aug 29, 2008 10:53:09 PM

I was going to comment on hear about what a bad selection this girl is but Davis hit it dead on, so I do not rely have any more to say. Davis do you mind if I copy your post and send it to some of my republican friends? They are having trouble excepting how bad of a choice this is. They are still singing the republican party line but I should be able to break them in a few days.

Posted by: Eric | Aug 29, 2008 10:54:20 PM

Isn't understudy the better role for someone who could use a bit more experience?

Posted by: Frederick Michael | Aug 29, 2008 10:54:42 PM

I was going to comment on hear about what a bad selection this girl is but Davis hit it dead on, so I do not rely have any more to say. Davis do you mind if I copy your post and send it to some of my republican friends? They are having trouble excepting how bad of a choice this is. They are still singing the party line but I should be able to break them in a few days.

Posted by: Eric | Aug 29, 2008 10:55:34 PM

I'll give Palin about a month and she'll bag it. She can exit gracefully under the reasoning that she must stay at home to attend to her son and the "State of Alaska needs her more than Washington. Everyone's heart will poor out and the tears will flow for her in sympathy.

Just wait. Buy your tissues.

Posted by: MK | Aug 29, 2008 10:55:36 PM

And with Bill Ayers, there was a proceedure problem made by the police which prevented prosecution. He was guilty but could not be tried but his wife was sent to jail on same offense.


Posted by: Mary | Aug 29, 2008 10:44:25 PM

LMAO!!

Willaim Ayers is a nobody... Hannity is a racist fool that serves Jim Jones Koolaid to you dumb saps...

What's next? Martians are treehuggers!!
Your more than a Moron.. lol!!

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:55:57 PM

I am so embarrassed by McCain's choice.
The "old man" and the "beauty queen."

Does he think women are stupid? He is completely out of touch with America.
Creationism, pro-life even in the case
of rape and incest, anti-gay rights -- is she Jerry Falwell's protege?

Obama-Biden all the way -- this has clinched the election for the Dems

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:56:35 PM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge all called McCain a TRAITOR TO THE GOP...

The GOP IMPLOSION for sure...

They are Pee'd at McCain...

Posted by: MCCAIN IS SO FLAWED | Aug 29, 2008 10:59:24 PM

Her entire purpose is to serve as a distraction from issues, which will work for a week or two.

If he wanted a 'shock' factor - there were better women for the job.

Why is McCain pandering to Hillary and Lieberman supporters? He's supposed to be a Republican, right? Most of us can't stand either Hillary or Lieberman and would stand upside-down in the rain to vote against them. The GOP has won the last two elections without them, why is he so desperate when he isn't even really losing!

Posted by: 1percenter | Aug 29, 2008 11:01:30 PM

Did McCain even research this choice before selecting her? How did he not no about her flip flop on the bridge to no where. What a bad choice. Do you realy want McCain and his judgement as your president, or worse if something should happen this girl as president.

Posted by: No McCain | Aug 29, 2008 11:01:58 PM