So much for bipartisanship.

Gee, Hillary, what happened to "reaching across the aisle" to stand together for freedom?

Despite the fact Palin has only anatomy in common with Clinton voters, she wants them to vote for McPain. Now she takes a shot at the woman whose voters she wants to win over. Not seeing the strategy here.

I dont see Palin taking a shot at Hillary voters, looks to me like Hillary does not want to be seen in harmony with Palin.

Carl, 'freedom'? Did you think before you choose that word or is it empty rhethoric? The problematic Queen of England died long ago.

I agree with the Statement from Palin they are correct, this is not a campaign event this is an American issue. I Love Hillary Clinton, but she needs not to sacrifice herself for Obama, there is no problem with both of them being their, this should be a bi-partisan effort. I am a bit disappointed.

You would think that just to be included on the same program with Elie Wiesel, whose biographical account of surviving the Holocaust, "Night," which I read in college, would be an honor that no one could afford to pass up.

Sarah is far behind from Hillary.

Hillary earned her position for herself thru hard fought primary battles.

Palin was just chosen at the last minute by Maccain as a pandering for women voters.

PALIN = LIPSTICK ON A BUSH

Actually, this is very simple and Clinton is right---the organizers are shamelessly seeking media attention to their cause by blatantly using two prominent media attractions. That makes the event nothing other than a cheap media ploy, regardless of how it originally started out.

The organizers deserve the egg on their face. One should NEVER lie to or mislead your invited speakers.

Obama states that the American people are basically decent, just confused by listening to the ‘wrong’ radio stations and watching the ‘wrong’ television channels. And he will change all that for us, because only he can end our confusion.
I, for one, do not need or want someone else deciding which radio station to listen to and which television channel to watch.
And the fact that he refers to the American people as ‘THEY’ should make anyone wonder, who is HE?

What were they thinking? Duh, they weren't.

Israeli propaganda to get us
to do their bidding as if we
are not already supporting
them to the max.

Palin is a whippersnapper
a liar with zero credibility.

Carl,

This was a ploy to get both of them to be seen together. If they would have invited Biden instead of Clinton, that would be more appropriate for a bipartisan show. But Palin and Clinton? And not telling Clinton Palin was going to be there?

Macpain just marred the chance to persuade hillary supporters...

Ha,ha! I think Clinton would rather strangle Palin and dump her in the river at this moment rather than appear with her and pretend that she doesn't hate the bejesus out of her!!

Can you imagine, organizers seeking media attention for a cause, how dare they?

How is Palin taking a shot at Hillary?

By stating that a bi-partisan effort should be made to confront the threat that Iran poses??

I'm a former Hillary supporter, but she shouldn't of canceled her appeareance just because Palin was going to be there. I like Palin she seems a nice person.Jo

I'm telling you these Republicans will do anything to try to steal this election. Who do you think would gain from this fiasco...Palin. It would give the impression that Hillary and Palin are on the same page. They are not. Kudos to Hillary for not inflating this woman's ego which is inflated to astounding proportions by these damn Republicans. This woman now thinks she will win the Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize, and any other achievement award for giving us the honor and pleasure of seeing and hearing her voice. An empty skirt, that is what she is. The nerve of her to think she is on the same level as Hillary.

Get your act together people -- the greatest threat of all is the unknowing McCain paired with an ignorant animal killer!!!!!

Last time I checked, Israel has NUKES. A bit of a double standard here. It's about time the US disengages completely from the region. If they want to bomb themselves out of existence, just let them.

tom | Sep 17, 2008 12:10:03 PM

Standing against Ahmadinejad IS standing up for freedom! Not giving him a hero's welcome at Columbia like the American Left did last year. Liberals eagerly ignore Ahmadinejad's record of publicly executing homosexuals and religious minorities, funding/arming terrorists, building nukes, and killing US soldiers in Iraq--just to show their hostility to Bush and America. Hypocrits.

Palin is right, this should not be a political stage. It should be a stage to show that both sides can come together to fight a cause. I feel bad Mrs. Clinton has to throw a hissy fit and say no. It shows the American people that she truly has no intentions on working with the "other" side.

Oh well

You Obama supporters go right ahead and keeping taking your cheap shots at the Jewish-American community by acusing them of "staging" the Palin/Clinton appearance.

They will return the favor come November.

Palin is a Doomsday church
mom. She believes in End Times
and similar crazy stuff.

McCain is an old warmonger.

MacCain and Palin are a couple
of nutters.

Senator Clinton supports Senator Obama. There is a very close campaign, which continues. If there was to be a joint appearance, then the organizers should have let the Senator make the decision to appear with Ms. Palin.

Unlikely. Hillary supporters know how to spell.

"I'm a former Hillary supporter, but she shouldn't of canceled her appeareance just because Palin was going to be there. I like Palin she seems a nice person.Jo"

Gee, that's a shame. Would have been nice for both sides to unite against evil. It appears one side is decisive against terror in the world, the other side uncertain.

Now onto the real issues of the day..........tanning beds.

Cheap shot for publicity for the Republicans. Quote Hillary,"Palin may be exciting, but not vote worthy!"

Is Palins anti-semedic preacher going to be there?

Sarah makes a bad comment about the jewish community in one her speech at her church so republican wants to use Hillary to bring the crowd to Sarah and build up Sarah's resume. Hillary knows therefore she cancels it. I think Joe Liberman behind this setup.

The Democratic Party is UNFIT even to be majority in Congress. Fact of the matter is, the mind boggling collapse of Wallstreet has MORE to do with Democratic lead Congress than Bush itself. McCain supported a proposal in 2005 to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; what the democrats in the senate had done? KILLED IT!

And now the Democrats are busy LYING to the American “don’t blame us.” The crash of our housing has MORE to do with the Democratic Party than the GOP. We all have to face the truth instead of acting blind what the Democrats in Congress are doing. Being hoodwinked by party loyalty is not the way to live.

Seeking attention to an event is fine. But when it turns deceitful and tacky, no one should fault an invited speaker for refusing to be used. If Palin had any dignity or brains, she would get out, too. But she is very willing to be used, whereas Clinton recognized it today for the shabby media circus it has become.

What's the difference between a pitbull and a Republican VP nominee?

The pitbull has at least been been vet-ed.

If Hillary were not informed that Palin would also be attending, she's right to back out. That is a lie of omission on the part of the organizers. This isn't a schoolyard game, but that's the way people seem to want it to be. Hillary could grind Sarah Palin up and make her into mooseburgers, but that's not the point. She was invited as a speaker, and not as a debater. No attention should be paid to anyone who thinks it was wrong of her to cancel. The wrong was done by the people who tried to trick her.

Heaven forbid that Hillary lower herself and appear with Palin. Sounding off about the threat that Iran poses is about as important to Hillary as last year's pant suit sale at Dillards.

Get a grip Sallie, your are just mad becuse Hillary is not the cause Celeb anymore.

I agree w/ Clinton on this one. The organizers used her to grab attention. They don't care about anything but themselves and lying to Hillary should un-professionalism.

And HP Boston...youd rather have someone tell you that you're not allowed to make your own abortion choice or that you need to believe in god? Get real.

Here's a different tack. Why are they protesting Ahmadinejad's attendance at the UN when they are worried about Iran developing nuclear weapons.

Are they afraid he's going to find some plutonium in New York?

And as for Palin's response, yes, a nuclear Iran should be beyond partisanship. Now please explain to me how exactly this demonstration is going to prevent Iran from building weapons?

Absolutely the correct decision by Hillary. At least she "has a pair" which is more than I can say for a lot of people. She is too smart, too experienced and too classy to be on the same continent let alone stage with Pain. Pain says this is not a political event? What a laugh. Either she is totally lacking in functioning brain matter or once again the lying is coming as easy to her as it does to McLame/Shrub, etc., etc. And those of you who believe her are equally as moronic. This was another attempted cheap trick by the repukelicans and the organizers to pander to the female voters. Well, as a "well over the age of 21" caucasian female voter, I am not fooled nor am I amused. The McLame/Pain group needs to take their toys (and spawn) and go home. No one will miss them.

Well duh. This is election year, thus it will not look good if a member of one party is seen with a member of the other at some public rally. Furthermore, the organizers didn't even inform Clinton that Palin was attending. They shouldn't lie like that, given it just makes people feel like they're cheap being use like this.

So I don't blame Clinton for backing out given the organizers should know better to do this kind of stunt during an election year.

I don't understand women for hillary?
What an OXYMORON statement.
Really can someone tell me- What has hillary done?
A wife who enabled her sex predator husband in hiding all of his crimes against women.

Palin will be president in 8 years. Baby Trig will be running around in the White House.
We will have a family in the White House we are proud of, with a woman that can truly hold her head up High in pride of her husband, family and country! GO SARAH! GO SARAH!

from a mom trying to raise sons disgusted with the clintons and there despicable behavior, And my fellow citizens putting up with it.

HP,

You know very well that McCAIN has been for REDUCING oversight and REDUCING regulation his whole career.

It's only NOW that he decides to jump on the "we need regulation" band wagon. But what's new? McCain's stories change on a daily basis now.

McCain, is once again following OBAMA.

And once again, McCain is two steps behind.

Palin is a fraud a liar to
the max trying to elevate
herself to Hillary's standing
assisted by a bunch of Zionist
zealots.

We are doing more than enough
for Israel already and have been
doing so since the Jewish nation
was created in 1947.

Truth scares the GOP - congrats, that one was pretty funny.

Sen. Clinton refusing to appear at the U.N. is nothing compared to Gov. Palin refusing to appear to clear her name in the "Troopergate" inquiry.

Can Sarah Palin see Iran from her house too?

Palin will be president in 8 years. Baby Trig will be running around in the White House.
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Wake up. It's mid day and your still dreaming.

2boysmom----you obviously put your narrow minded political allegiance before your family. Maybe you are eager to sacrifice your own sons to a war-mongering bloodthirsty machine to go fight revenge wars for a bunch of old macho men (and their token Barbie), but I will not. You're part of the hater crowd, so rage on "mom."

if the ticket included both palin AND clinton, then how would it be a "partisan" event?

Kim: "...this should be a bi-partisan effort."

Yeah, well, I'd buy that Kim if I thought this demonstration had any chance whatsoever of accomplishing anything.

Hillary is a bad sport who got a raw deal from Obama and is now showing her selfish side.

Palin is a true lady who has our Country's best interest at heart.

McCain/Palin is my choice.

Palin has nor credibility on this issue and it is just a publicity stunt. Has Palin no shame.

Everyone know Hillary does not want Obama to win. She is in a difficult position at this point, if Obama wins she cannot run again until 2016, she will be to old (according to all the Dems) If McCain wins she can run against him in 2012, which do you think she prefers?

Do we really need anymore evidence that the democratic party doesn't put the interest of our country first?

I don't know if Palin can see Iran from her house, but I do know what demographic group will probably not be casting too many votes for Hillary in 2012.......

"HOO HUM!!!"

Grow up Hillary! Why do organizers need to tell you who they are inviting to their own event? No one said you had to stand on stage and sing camp songs. The purpose of this event is to shed light on an issue that impacts AMERICA -- this isn't about being Democrat or Republican. It is funny that on the campaign trail in recent days Hillary has been talking about Democrats bringing people together. Too bad she can't practice what she preaches!!

I love Hillary but that wasn't very nice of her.

I too am a very disappointed Hillary supporter, not only for cancelling this appearance, but her devotion to Obama and his campaign. After the way the DNC and Obama treated her, she should have told them where to shove it. If she can't stand up to them, how is she going to stand up to another country. IMO she is ruining any chance of another run at the presidency. I will seriously have to think about ever giving her my vote again, and that makes me sad.

Oh, I forgot to mention this.

This rally *is* political. Those who said this isn't political are not thinking at all. They're protesting against Iran having nukes, thus they are making a poltical statement regardless.

I have yet to hear a protest rally not be political. Not one.

Nice try "thanks but no thanks" Palin. Let's see what you're made of all by yourself. Hilary do not need to prove herself.

You do not come close to the brain power of the travelling pantsuit.

Boy Sharon, not bitter are you?

Good for Clinton.. She is doing the right thing. Palin just wants her votes and the women that likes her is crazy.

I was a huge Hillary fan. I am a life long democrat. But I am ashamed of my parties nominee for president. He has no qualifications. He is arogant. I like his VP choice, he seems down to earth and caring, unlike Obama.

I am also very impressed with the VP pick of Palin. I have done a lot of research (on the truth of the matters) and think that Palin is sincere and would be a great VP.

As a disappointed democrat, I must say I will be voting for McCain. I wish Hillary was in the picture.

Go Palin at the UN, show them who is boss

USA-No-1: "Do we really need anymore evidence that the democratic party doesn't put the interest of our country first?"

You mean like, um, the Republicans do? Bwaaahaaaaaaaa, too funny.

You know, the funniest thing is McCain himself, in a moment of candor, admitted he was just another ambitious politician.

"I didn't decide to run for president to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because it had become my ambition to be president...In truth, I'd had the ambition for a long time."

But now he slaps a "country first" label on his campaign and you guys just lap it up. Amazing.

.
Poor Hillary - she just can't stand to be second-fiddle to anyone!!!!!!!

SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH!

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I think the obvious is fairly obvious here. By Bipartisan the assumption would be that their was full disclosure about the event. There was not. This was just a veiled attempt at stirring up feces. Its not like any Americans really support Iran. Of course the right wingers will spew any lie to bully others into walking lock step with them. Another point. Isn’t this woman (Palin) supposed to be running for the highest office in the land? One of the titles is commander in chief but there is a reason why our leaders do not wear a military uniform. This is because they are first a diplomat, not rouge general. I do not think Mrs. Palin is practicing diplomacy here, do you?

I think it was important for her to back out. They are trying to link the two as if they are on the same agenda to ppl that may be on the fence. That would have hurt Obama by showing the two in the same light on an issue. They would have then have put a spin on it and you would have saw a commercial as if they were on the same page.

I sure would like to know what Obama has promised Hillary if he gets in the White House? I guess it must be worth her negating everything I believed that she stood for. So much for bi-partisan efforts for the good of all. Sad that she's letting a newcomer to the stage intimidate her. Obama's not worth it, Hillary, but then again the price must right.

Sarah Palin is the fear of every intelligent woman currently fighting to be taken seriously in business, politics, or education: The token female who brings a pleasant appearance but little else and is trotted out as a major step forward for women. When her lack of depth brings her to failure, men in charge will point and say "we gave yu a chance....."

What an insult to the highly educated, issue-driven supporters of Senator Clinton. I know I am not the only woman who cringed when Gov Palin indicated her ability to work with Russia because you see it from some places in Alaska.

In other times Gov Palin would have been termed a "bimbo". A clever woman, with little working knowledge or education who uses her looks and her wits to get ahead.

Senator Clinton supporters have worked hard for the knowledge and experience needed to handle complex issues. To be ignored in favor of an empty hairdo is truly an insult. Women are not interchangeable. I do not blame Senator Clinton for not wishing to grant legitimacy to this charade.

Hooray for Hillary!! The Repubs are trying to use this joint appearance to infer that Hillary wants her supporters to support the McCain/Palin ticket which is far from the truth.

How come CNN's the Best (worst) Political Team on Television are ALL REGISTERED DEMOCRATS? Why were ALL CNN Pundits covering the Republican Convention REGISTERED DEMOCRATS???????

" It would give the impression that Hillary and Palin are on the same page."
posted by jake
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So what's the problem with them being on the same page about the iranian dictator?

Deception once again at the hands of the GOP. Did they really think HJillary would float arond a stage making it look to the outside world that she is on Palins team, all for one and one for all women. I dont think so. Palin is far from "sincere" and isa just as nasty as the Bush and Cheney. I liked McCain, too bad for him trying to move far right, he should have stayed in the middle.

Hillary, way to go !!! You are worlds above the inept Sarah Palin and you are right not to go to the rally since you were not informed of her presence. I sure hope Americans get it right on Election Day and don't put that "stupid" woman in the White House. Did you see her with Charlie Gibson? Could McCain have found anyone dumber? You are right, Hillary- No Way, No How, No McCain , No Palin !!!!!

Neither the GOP nor Palin is organizing this protest.

Obama and McCain joined for a brief moment of bipartisanship at the WTC site on 9/11.

Why can't Hillary do the same?

What no Arizona shriveled old dude with his Artic princess, what a bummer. The SNOW JOB EXPRESS won't do a duo in New York I know they will just live with it. No great loss but less lies and hot air.

What is with the "she's just a regular person" so I'll vote for her mentality? I mean, there's no doubt Palin is "regular".

But since when is "regular, "mediocre" "average" a good thing for our top leaders?

We just had eight years of "the guy you want to have a beer with". And how'd that work out folks?

Do people not understand that national leadership necessitates that we have the BRIGHTEST people in charge.

Sure, McCain and Palin would probably be great to take to a football game. But we're not voting on the homecoming king and queen. We are voting FOR OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT - the MOST POWERFUL POSITIONS IN THE WORLD.

I'll take OBAMA, the SMARTEST GUY, over Mr and Mrs "regular people" anyday!

Palin can see Russia from her house, yet McCain can't even see the economy from all of his houses.

What a pair.

Palin's team? Would that be the United States of America. Clinton is not helping herself doing the bidding of Obama.

As usual, Hillary looks like a spoiled brat who want play unless she gets her way. That woman's face speaks volumes about her inner self.

Looks like Obama is done with according to the polls. the elderly adn white women will be the deciders of the election. McCain being 72 and Palin a white woman have locked down the two key voting groups. It will make great fodder for SNL for the next four years, I admit. I think people will also regret voting for McCain as they did with Bush, especially with the potential for McCain dying while in office. People may wake up one morning and find a Canadian accented President. It will make great comedy for the next 4 years. Obama supporters (I am one) just stop caring and it won't hurt that bad. people deserve the President they vote for. I don't feel sorry for anyone who voted for W. The republicans believe in culture war, we should give them one.

McCain the old warmonger picked
the Doomsday church mom to
start a war with her neighbors -
the Russians.

The devout John and Sarah, your
senior leaders in Washington,
are calling upon you to do their
god's will, and make the ultimate
sacrifice, in the coming new
wars in Georgia and Ukraine.

I'm curious....there are several posts that blame the Republican party for inviting Clinton and Palin.....do any of you have proof that the Republican's planned this rally? Wasn't is American Jewish groups that put this together? Classic American behavior -- find someone to blame. Hillary and Sarah appearing at the same rally doesn't mean that Hillary and Sarh agree on anything but the topic of this rally.

ME,

Just change the channel to FOX NEWS if you don't like CNN. FOX will gladly shovel piles and piles of exactly what you want to hear.

Or did you already get your information from FOX to write your blog?

Good for Hillary, If I were her, I also wouldn't want anyone to mistake me for giving any credence or respect to this corrupt and disgraceful politician who just happens to be a woman.

SNL got it right, lol. I think it's a shame the way they are trying to create a joint media appearance between the two without letting Hillary know.

She obviously doesn't want to be connected with this woman.

SteveI - truth be told, we all know this is nothing more than an attempt to change the conversation away from McCain's self-professed ignorance of economic issues.

Face it. Clinton and Palin appearing together at an anti-Iran rally would be all the pundits talked about for days, if not longer.

The Republicans are desperately hoping independents don't start taking a close look at McCain's statements in general, and that the base doesn't look too closely at McCain's latest flip-flop on deregulation... not to mention some truly bizarre statements about ending golden parachutes, etc.