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Palin to Meet World Leaders, Bono

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September 22, 2008 9:02 AM

ABC News' Imtiyaz Delawala Reports: Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin will participate in a series of meetings with foreign leaders gathered this week for the U.N. General Assembly in New York, according to the McCain campaign.

Serving as an introduction of Palin to the types of foreign leaders she would regularly interact with as vice president, on Tuesday, Palin will meet Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, as well as former US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger. On Wednesday, Palin will meet with Iraq President Jalal Talabani and Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari.

Palin has not met any foreign heads of state in her capacity as governor of Alaska, and has been criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience. She first received a passport two years ago, before visiting American troops in Kuwait and Germany in 2007. 

Palin will be joined by Sen. John McCain for joint meetings on Wednesday with the presidents of Georgia and the Ukraine, as well as with the prime minister of India. The Republican running mates will also meet Wednesday with U2 lead singer Bono, who has been active in international humanitarian issues.

When asked by ABC News' Charlie Gibson whether she had ever met a foreign head of state, Palin responded, "I have not and I think if you go back in history and if you ask that question of many vice presidents, they may have the same answer that I just gave you. But, Charlie, again, we've got to remember what the desire is in this nation at this time. It is for no more politics as usual and somebody's big, fat resume maybe that shows decades and decades in that Washington establishment, where, yes, they've had opportunities to meet heads of state."

In fact, every vice president over the last 30 years had met with foreign heads of state before being elected.

September 22, 2008 in McCain, John, Palin, Sarah, Vote 2008: Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (477)

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Come on Repub's tell us again about that bridge she claims she told Congress "No thanks if we want a bridge we will build it ourselves, but thanks for the millions were going to keep them". Lets not mention the mess she left her town in as Mayor she had a sports complex built only she forgot one big item. She forgot you need clear title to the land you build it on. Not smart the town of Wasill is still in litigation for that major blunder by Palin, now how big a blunder do you want that idiot to make in Washington???? Pushing the wrong button in Washington could start a nuclear war.... I think she needs to just go home and screw up Alkaska more.

Posted by: Saddlesablazing | Sep 22, 2008 9:49:41 AM

Ann...doesn't it seem funny to you that McCain, only 6 months ago, was totally against this regulatory commission? He is such as "putz"! How can we trust someone who changes this policy in order to get elected...PLEASE...

Posted by: thoughtful | Sep 22, 2008 9:50:12 AM

Gee Ann you are a died in the wool Repub aren't you they could steal you blind and (which they have, or mabey you didn't notice) you still follow like a sheep to the slaughter house.

Posted by: QuicksdrawMcGraw | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:10 AM

= Diva,I am sorry your to stupid to recognize a pig in a poke when you see one=

Gianna Jeseen can see a person who voted NO to save a life of a survived baby from an unsuccessful abortion and a murderer are alike. Born-alive-truth is a powerful statement against the act of murder.

Posted by: antibabykiller | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:22 AM

This election is going to be the litmus test for race relations in this country and exactly how far we have come. It is just ridiculous the overwhelming support McCain an Palin gets in light of their gross failures and mistakes... Obama is held to a much higher standard than others only because he is black.. mind you... he is half white and was raised by TWO white women. This country should be ashamed at the hypocrisy of this election... Obama who is not perfect is the obvious choice... The republicans are relying heavily on the following to win:
1) Racism of the uneducated and misinformed and those who are just downright biggoted and racist.
2) Lies... McCane and Palin have showed more than anyone else that they are prepared to lie to win... if they win... they will fit right into Washington.. Remember THERE ARE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.. how quick we forget
3) Bully the Media. Could you imagine what the Repubs and MSM would have done if Obama chose a Palin.. Simply.. His campaign would be over. Imagine NO questions for Palin to this date... and the media is letting them get away with it.
4) Connections... Do you people really think the wealthy in this country are going to sit down and allow Obama to come in and raise their taxes.. The status quo are always gonna want every penny... The republicans represent the wealthiest 2% of this country who do not give a hoot about the poor or shrinking middle class
5) Hypocrisy.. Could you imagine if Obama had a pregnant teenager with her black lover on stage what the republicans would say... Game Over...

I am saddened and trust that right thinking people would vote their conscience and hearts for Hope and Change... Obama represents the future... Young People, ROCK the vote and lets change America for the better...

Posted by: jB | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:23 AM

Ann - McCain has spent years being the anti regulation on these very banks. I believe has voted for the deregulation tha got us into this mess. He screamed, got red in the face and threatened to fire a guy he had no control over last week. Obama was calm, cool and looked like a man trying to solve the problem rather than a kneejerk reaction and a temper fit.

Posted by: jenny | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:31 AM

SAM...you need a reality check...without someone who understands the economy there won't be any country to look after the terrorists. Maybe you don't understand how important this mess in Wall Street is right now? McCain thinks it is all Oki Doki...yezzzz

Posted by: militarymom | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:55 AM

Obama is definitely a genius,rush limbaugh can tell better,Obama's campaign is beating limbaugh to his own game, he looks so pitiable being on defensive,Obama is so calculative in his timing,he is on the offensive all the way to nov 4,with momentum on his side,nothing can stop him and his team.

Posted by: Adams | Sep 22, 2008 9:54:42 AM

McCain scares me, but Palin scares me more. Can you imagine this women a heart beat away from being president? Wow, I nver thought I would live to see our country so low...

Posted by: mainegirl | Sep 22, 2008 9:55:40 AM

Let's all remember that sometimes pompous degrees only create 'educated fools'! I'll take 'common sense' any day - - along with morals and some good old fashioned American patriotism (something I don't see in the Democratic ticket). So, RT, I'm with you. Let's pray McCain/Palin are elected. God Bless America.

Posted by: Wanda | Sep 22, 2008 9:57:16 AM

Hey diva

You wrote, "Washington bureaucrats and there double talk."

I guess grammer and spelling must have been too difficult for you...leave the politics to the rest of us.

Posted by: melsey | Sep 22, 2008 9:58:17 AM

Adam...I feel pitiable for you because you cannot see a true leader...Do you think Kennedy would have put up with the deceitful ads that McCain is running...? NOTTA!!!

Posted by: newvoter | Sep 22, 2008 9:58:57 AM

It's like a college study abroad program.

Posted by: debate is ok | Sep 22, 2008 10:00:12 AM

Wanda...God Bless you and the Reps...cause we are doomed if we have 4 more years of this grap...!!!
You have blinders on!!!

Posted by: militarymom | Sep 22, 2008 10:00:45 AM

Wanda.. In your case... YOU have proven that "common sense" is NOT very common.

Posted by: jB | Sep 22, 2008 10:01:02 AM


I know Rep. are preparing her to run in 4 years to come. Not this time!

Posted by: FM | Sep 22, 2008 10:01:50 AM

MElsey - Diva is one of the children who got left behind in Bush's education plans.

Posted by: jenny | Sep 22, 2008 10:02:41 AM

MElsey - Diva is one of the children who got left behind in Bush's education plans.

Posted by: jenny | Sep 22, 2008 10:02:42 AM

= I guess grammer and spelling must have been too difficult foryou...=

Grammer! what's the hell going on? LOL.

Posted by: antibabykiller | Sep 22, 2008 10:02:52 AM

Has anyone ever heard of "Caging" ?

Well the Republicans are doing this and preventing people from the right to voet in November. Check it out...

Posted by: thetruth | Sep 22, 2008 10:04:07 AM

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