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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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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

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