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Palin Talks; Pakistan President Impressed By Alaska Gov.
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ABC News' Kate Snow and Imtiyaz Delawala report: Turns out Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has the power to make world leaders gush too.
"Now I know why the whole of America is crazy about you," said Pakistan's new President Asif Ali Zardari at one point during their one-on-one meeting this afternoon. Zardari raved that Palin was 'even more gorgeous in life' and joked with the Governor at one point as they were directed by an aide to pose for photos. "I'm supposed to pose again," Palin said. "If he keeps insisting, I might hug," Zardari shot back, prompting laughter in the room.
Zardari was the fourth head of state Palin has met today in New York on her second round of meetings with world leaders this week. The meetings were all introductory by design. None lasted longer than a half hour.
The Governor was never heard talking about the financial crisis or the bailout legislation now pending before Congress. Earlier in the day, Palin told CBS News that congressional action was needed to prevent "another Great Depression."
"Unfortunately, that is the road that America may find itself on. Not necessarily this-- as it's been proposed-- has to pass or we're going to find ourselves in another Great Depression."
Despite the dire prediction, Palin seemed to be enjoying her trip to New York. She was last in the city in October 2007.
"It's going great. These meetings are very informative and helpful and a lot of good people sharing appreciation for America," Palin said in an answer to one of the many questions thrown her way. She ignored other questions.
At a meeting with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Palin was asked for her thoughts about driving past Ground Zero, which she had passed on the way to the Ritz hotel at Battery Park on New York's southern tip, where she met Talabani. According to the TV producer in the room, Palin looked as though she wanted to answer the question, paused briefly but then hesitated and then just nodded.
Palin was joined earlier in the day by Sen. John McCain to meet with Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko and Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili. While the McCain-Palin campaign allowed reporters access to these meetings for a longer period than yesterday, they were still extremely guarded with the press.
Through a translator, Yushchenko praised the US-Ukranian relationship and solicited nods from Governor Palin when he talked about the importance of energy issues.
Saakashvili praised McCain and the US for standing in solidarity with Georgia telling McCain that he was "honored" to meet him today.
"I have to say that we greatly appreciate the huge solidarity we felt from the American people," Saakashvili told McCain according to the pool report. "Senator McCain was inspiration to me since many many years, like he has been inspiration to so many people who value freedom all around the world and that should never be underestimated." Saakashvili also added that he was 'thrilled' to meet Governor Palin.
In an interview with ABC News' Charles Gibson, Palin expressed strong support for Georgia stressing that a McCain-Palin administration would "be committed to Georgia." Palin also told Gibson that she supports putting both Ukraine and Georgia in NATO.
But Saakashvili didn't only praise the GOP ticket, he also complimented Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden— who he'll visit Friday in Milwaukee, calling him a "great help and support."
Both McCain and Palin also spoke with singer and activist Bono over the phone. Just after Sen. McCain announced his intention to suspend his campaign to deal with the economic crisis, he and Palin spoke with Bono about the ongoing efforts to fight poverty, AIDS and malaria around the globe.
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McCain wants to stop campaigning because of the crisis! What a chicken. No debate. What a chicken.
I think this has more to do with the polls showing him going to the s*can and Davis being a mortgage industry lobbyist.
Don't fall for it Obama. Don't fall for it America.
John McCain "When the going gets tough make an excuse."
We have the military set to handle two wars at once but John McCain can only handle one crisis at a time.
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | Sep 24, 2008 3:07:09 PM
I would be happy if the McCain campaign sent Palin to Delaware for the rest of the campaign and the Obama campaign sent Biden to Alaska. They both have 3 votes.
Posted by: ricky | Sep 24, 2008 3:09:19 PM
Obviously they know they cannot trust her to answer questions without exposing her ignorance.
Posted by: Susan | Sep 24, 2008 3:10:59 PM
There's no there there!
Other than maybe
Elmer Gantry
Posted by: reddogdo | Sep 24, 2008 3:14:01 PM
Lol, I could agree to that Ricky.
Posted by: Paul | Sep 24, 2008 3:14:04 PM
So what do you want to know? How many houses or how many cars? Can she use a computer? If she wants to ban Harry Potter?
Posted by: Mack | Sep 24, 2008 3:14:08 PM
FREE SARAH!
Posted by: Ohhhthepossibilities | Sep 24, 2008 3:17:31 PM
What are they hiding by not letting Palin talk?
Posted by: spock | Sep 24, 2008 3:20:28 PM
More interesting Saakashvilli DIDN'T HAVE ANY PRAISE FOR THE SUIT, OBAMA!
McCain is the MAN and has suspended his campaign to go back to the Senate and address this financial crisis....called on Obama to do the same.
McCain is the Maverick....and puts COUNTRY FIRST, AND DOESN'T WORRY ABOUT LOSING AN ELECTION!!!!!
BO'S EGO IS ALWAYS FIRST.
McCAIN HAS THE RECORD OF WORKING BI PARTISAN AND WANTING TO END THE GRIDLOCK IN FRICKIN WASHINGTON!!!!!
I love the man WHO LOVES THIS COUNTRY MORE THAN HE LOVES HIMSELF.
Love Palin too.
Posted by: Emma | Sep 24, 2008 3:23:28 PM
Posted by: Jeff
Obama has never ever been vetted
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Where have you been? Don't HATE.
Get over it!
Posted by: fempharoh08 | Sep 24, 2008 3:26:21 PM
Yeah they want her quiet...
Thats why the VP debate has been rigged by the McCain camp so she does not get cross examined by Biden or anyone else.
Unbelievable that everyone is buying into this garbage that Palin is ready to lead this free country.
She cant be asked unscripted questions, cant hold a press conference, cant be really debated in a real debate, only gives stump speeches that are written by Bush thugs.... YUP YUP she's a winner alright.
If McCain/Palin the Unstable/Unable are elected by the people.. we are all doomed
Posted by: l | Sep 24, 2008 3:27:21 PM
Never mind that man over their behind that curtain!!! Don't look behind that curtain!!! The Great Oz... ohhhhh.....
Posted by: chappie | Sep 24, 2008 3:28:15 PM
As to Palin's comment:
"It's going great. These meetings are very informative and helpful and a lot of good people sharing appreciation for America," Palin said.
What language is this? Does this comment sound even remotely intelligent? "...and a lot of good people sharing appreciation for America..." ???
She sounds dumb, period. Just embarrassing!
Posted by: Dan Rains | Sep 24, 2008 3:29:16 PM
Governor Sarah Palin is wise and understands her place in the world. She understands how important it is for her to be seen and not heard. Why can't the rest of you see it?
Posted by: French Official | Sep 24, 2008 3:31:03 PM
The polls are wrong!
The economy is sound!
The economy is in crisis!
Barack Obama is sound.. wait, hes Wrong!
Palin! just dont ask her any questions.
DEEEEEE-Regulation!!
Regulation!!
Thanks Mr.McCain if nobody knew now they do.....
Posted by: erik | Sep 24, 2008 3:32:11 PM
She obviously is not ready to lead being that she isnt even trusted enough to answer questions from the press. And to think that if elected she would only be one heartbeat away from the presidency... scary
Posted by: smartest person ever | Sep 24, 2008 3:32:13 PM
Posted by Emma
I love the man WHO LOVES THIS COUNTRY MORE THAN HE LOVES HIMSELF.
Love Palin too.
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Do you know why he wants to go back! That's to delay the election, which is not good. The " crisis" is to handled, and he wants to make it seem as if he is a leader, WE CANNOT AFFORD TO POSTPONE this election!!!!
Posted by: fempharoh08 | Sep 24, 2008 3:35:04 PM
The "No Talk Express" is in full steamroll mode to obscure the fact that Palin is nothing more than Bush's third term. ALERT: What's the difference between Bush & Palin? LIPSTICK!
Posted by: Get Real, People! | Sep 24, 2008 3:36:01 PM
After keeping mum to the press all morning, Palin answered a reporter's question for the first time about how the meetings are going.
"It's going great. These meetings are very informative and helpful and a lot of good people sharing appreciation for America," Palin said.
Posted by: Bristol | Sep 24, 2008 3:36:13 PM
Zardari IS THE BIGGEST FLIRT. He is known to date prostitutes.
CHECK OUT HIS RECORD while he was married!
He beat his wife so much that when she was speaking on television she had bruises on her face.
Hmmmmm....maybe Palin should have worn a pant suite instead???
Posted by: rsz | Sep 24, 2008 3:36:26 PM
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