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The Note: Palin Charged With Reviving McCain Ticket
September 29, 2008 8:25 AM
ABC News' Rick Klein reports in Monday's Note:
Now that (we presume) the economy will be saved and the republic will endure and our money is as safe as the politicians who crafted this bailout package (read: not very), a few questions to take us into a week that will surely be more predictable than the last one:
How many presidents do you need to save a bailout bill?
How many winners were there in Friday's debate?
How many more ready-made opportunities do the candidates have to shift the terms of the race? (How many times has the Obama campaign done anything as bold as the McCain campaign does about every other week?)
How much impact will "Saturday Night Live" have if politics subsumes the jokes?
Read the rest of The Note -- and get all the latest on the 2008 election, Congress, the White House and the wide world of politics every day -- from Rick Klein by bookmarking this link.
How many times will Bill Clinton say, "Barack Obama is the best man for the job"?
How many more times can Gov. Sarah Palin unleash words instead of answers without seeing her image cemented by the national media? (How much does Steve Schmidt care about that question?)
(Is the answer to all the above questions, "zero"?)
This is why you pick a vice president (plus the Tina Fey impersonations, we suppose). Palin will be critical to Sen. John McCain's success this week -- the flubs and fumbles under close scrutiny, the episodes where she seems to contradict McCain while talking circles around herself under an unforgiving glare.
The pressure would rest on the McCain ticket's shoulders anyway, given the shuttle (and shifting) diplomacy of last week that didn't quite work out. Add to that a first debate that cements the status quo, a running mate who seems to be getting worse the more (still limited) time she’s out there, and a very big week gets bigger for Sarah Palin.
Continue reading today's Note by clicking HERE.
ABC News' Hope Ditto contributed to this report.
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Does she change diapers? Can she do CPR? Enquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: Bill Graves | Sep 29, 2008 8:48:15 AM
Dear Gov. Rendell,
Since I have read that you are now a member of Barack Obama’s truth squad, I am hoping that you will spread that sentiment both ways. I would like you to talk about Obama’s trip to Iraq and his conversation with Hoshyar Zebari which I and many other Americans is a violation of the Logan Act. I would also like you to bring to light his 500 thousand plus contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I would like you to tell your constituents about the Phillip Berg lawsuit which alleges Obama unqualified to run for President based on his dual citizenship. I would like you to relay the truth behind Obama’s questionable associations with convicted domestic terrorist William Ayers. Maybe show some of Reverand Wright’s sermons at your next press conference? Or perhaps bring up some facts from Dr. Lynette Long’s research into the Obama camp’s caucus fraud in Texas. Speaking of caucus fraud, how about Obama’s involvement with ACORN?
I am counting on you, Governor Rendell to do your truth squad duty!
Posted by: HP Boston | Sep 29, 2008 8:48:31 AM
I hope she does well to shut everybody up.It amazes me that all the mistakes Biden makes he gets a pass from the media. CNN ran a story about her not even being elected when the Bridge to nowhere were put in play.They also reported how biden/obama voted against taking the money from the bridge to nowhere and fixing a bridge damaged during Katrina Good for you CNN of course we will see if you continue to run it or will it fade as most truths about Obama
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 8:50:10 AM
HP Just because someone goes to someones church listens to them spew racist non american coments,has the pastor marry them does not mean they ever heard what wright was spewing.Hold on I cant stop from laughing What a Joke .The media really dislikes republicans and gives Him a pass
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 29, 2008 8:54:30 AM
Yes, Biden and his "35+ years of experience" that everyone thinks is such a big deal.
Palin is a novice in national politics and of course is going to make mistakes.
What's the excuse fro Biden when he has all the experience? He doesn't even know U.S. History.
I'll be Palin knows FDR wasn't President in 1929. Problem is, no one ever asks her those questions.........
Posted by: Lee | Sep 29, 2008 8:58:33 AM
THE DEMOCRATS ARE MEAN SPIRITED AND HATEFUL TOWARDS WOMEN. I WILL BE MOVING MY HILLARY VOTE TO MCCAIN.
Posted by: TINA | Sep 29, 2008 9:01:45 AM
More than bail out we need "persons of truth" in the White House. After hearing the debate, I can't imagine Oboma saying anything that was actually the truth. I can't imagine him saying anything of substance, or that dosent include "I" "I" "I" for most of what he says.
By the way, When you are in Alaska and hear those jets overhead. That roar is more than likely on its way to the border to let the Russians know that we are there. Therefore, Sarah Palin as governor of a "First Defense State" would have more foreign experience, if for no other reason, because two other Countries border her state. Maybe she is not at liberty to disclose too much information about what goes on around those borders. Think about it, Oboma has not had that experience.
Thanks Sarah Palin for your Honesty.
jjsjr
Posted by: jjs | Sep 29, 2008 9:02:04 AM
How many times has the Obama campaign done anything as bold as the McCain campaign does about every other week?
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If it was a question of boldness, then zero would be good for McCain, but being it is absurdness that we are talking about zero is good for Obama.
McCain is fighting this campaign like we have fought the Iraq war, no planing involved, no clear direction for winning, and not sure what the goal is.
So far his attempt at shock and awe, has been all shock, but no awe.
Posted by: Thinking | Sep 29, 2008 9:02:12 AM
I would not ask a mother of FIVE (one Pregnant and one a newborn) to bring cookies to a cookout, much less to be VicePresident of my country.
NO MORE NONSENSE
NO MORE REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
NO MORE.
Posted by: GIGI - FREE SARAH | Sep 29, 2008 9:03:06 AM
jjs
you should really consider running for Secretary of Defense.
Get real.
Posted by: GIGI - FREE SARAH | Sep 29, 2008 9:05:01 AM
I got this from the Onion, America's finest news source.
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Posted by: Penny | Sep 29, 2008 9:06:27 AM
THE DEMOCRATS ARE MEAN SPIRITED AND HATEFUL TOWARDS WOMEN. I WILL BE MOVING MY HILLARY VOTE TO MCCAIN.
Posted by: TINA | Sep 29, 2008 9:01:45 AM
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First: you are not a woman
Second: ARE YOU SINGLE, LIVING WITH YOUR PARENTS?
DO YOU HAVE CLEAN SOCKS - RIGHT NOW?
lol!
Third: Try dating, outside of your family circle.
enough of this nonsense.
Posted by: GIGI - FREE SARAH | Sep 29, 2008 9:07:04 AM
WOW, another example of extreme bias! When did anyone ever hold the top of the Democratic ticket, Obama, to the same standard;
How many more times can Gov. Sarah Palin unleash words instead of answers without seeing her image cemented by the national media?
DIDN'T you see the debate, Obama must have answered half of his questions with wordage rather than facts or details. GET OVER YOURSELF MEDIA FOOL! Remember when this is done you will have no credibility then, as you have none now!
Posted by: TW Stone | Sep 29, 2008 9:08:29 AM
You know, ever since I heard that McCain called his wife Cindy the "C" word in public whenever I see or hear his name I think "McHunt"!
Posted by: Bill in NC | Sep 29, 2008 9:10:27 AM
jjs,
Nice stretch. Even if the Russians attacked through Alaska, the majority of the military stationed in Alaska is currently under Federal control, not state control. Palin would only have control over the National Guard, which in the case of an attack, would immediately fall under Federal control. The only control she has over the National Guard is in the case of disaster or another crisis like civil unrest, not attack by international force.
Posted by: Mack | Sep 29, 2008 9:12:35 AM
All your comments and yet the wars drag on. If another country invaded America and occupied it and my wife and kids were killed I would have nothing. I don't care how long it would take, I would strap bombs to my chest and visit the country responsible. That is the Bush legacy and all McCain can do is underscore it and put an exclamation mark after it. And he’d do it with stupid pride. Bush and McCain paint a bulls-eye on an American city like Seattle or Boston or Miami and it stays there for at least fifty years. Go ahead and vote for John McCain if you live in the same fool's paradise as him and George Bush. In fact, because everyone is allowed to vote, some people vote who are idiots.
Posted by: thoren | Sep 29, 2008 9:12:45 AM
If I have my way I will ask Oboma to withdraw from the race because. I do not want an innocent man like him that has the interest of peace and growth of his country America to be blamed for the collapse of America empire. From my own point of view I think America has reached it climax just like other big empires before America. With regards to the debate between Oboma and McCain I realy can understand that majority of Americans love and glorify war so much instead of diplomacy and peace otherwise I do not understand why McCain can still have the affront to vie for the oval office and some American people in their right senses came out in mass to support him, knowing fully well that he is a war monger and he contributed a lot to the American present economic situation. I do not understand if America recognized that they have lost control and respect of world since eight years ago. I wonder why they did not notice that China and France are seriously fighting for the leadership position America carelessly dropped. China has taken over Africa and Middle East while France is in control of Europe through their new charismatic leader. Presently China and Russia are fighting for the control of South America. The world is changing so fast that military power or war no longer determine your might but your efficiency in diplomacy, economy and vibrant leadership. Years ago USSR was carried away by it's military might and later collapsed. Thanks to God that Putin came to save them from completely vanishing from the world map. During those years of Putin he did not fight any war but concentrated on economy and diplomacy that is reason Russia is again a country to be counted on as a world power. China for years avoided war but resorted to making friends with countries and creating markets, that is the reason they have a lot of market to supply their goods and products. In Africa I can hardly see any American product. But let me warn America there are two traps which I pray you do not plunge into, the traps are Iran and Russia. This may lead to the total collapse of your empire if you resort to war instead of diplomacy as solution to resolve the crazy act of these two countries. Most Europe countries are no longer happy with your incessant wars which has brought economic problems to them and bad relationship with the middle east and many other continents. Take example from your NATO member Spain that withdrew their troops from Iraq. You may not agree with my view but you will realize what I mean when you start up another war.
Spain example is a warning. NATO OR NO NATO be informed that Europe are no longer ready for any other war. Peace with your enemy is the only way to avoid this calamity. Read the hand writing on the wall, you are being circled by enemies you created out of carelessness. South America, Canada, Cuba are all against you. Do not pretend you do not know that Canada is nursing a bad feeling against you. With peace and diplomacy I am sure you will get Osama bin laden and also defeat terrorism, but with aggression you may find it impossible. I do not think that the Arabs like Osama and his gang of murderers but what I think is that they do not like the way America is going about it. Quote me, any day America chose the way of diplomacy I am sure the Arab world will provide Osama and his gang to America to face justice because they know where he is hiding. Iran nuke will came to end, North Korea will also stop their nuke adventures. Chaves rhetoric will come a stop, the world will love America once again. Listen to your former secretaries even though Mr. Kissinger cowardly denied what he said when he was pressed by Christina Amampur to clarify his stand on diplomacy and direct taik with your enemies, he mumbled his last word but we all heard him. America should not because of pride and ego get into what they cannot handle. McCain is too dangerous to rule America for now. He will bring more problems to you. From the statements ot the people of Europe and their leaders with respect to Oboma tour in Europe you can understand that they do not like McCain, Middle East do not like him, your neighbours in American continent do not like him, Asia do not like him even Africa does not like him. America should chose a president the world would accept so that your diplomacy and relationship in the world you are leading would agree. I know America has right to elect who ever they want as president but should elect the person that will be accepted to the world you are leading so that your foreign policies will be accepted by other nations. If you elect McCain honestly you may be isolated by other countries who do not love war but peace.
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Posted by: keny | Sep 29, 2008 9:14:00 AM
TINA:
You are sexist. That's one of the main reasons McCain chose Palin - because they know that negative attacks on a nice looking mother just rubs people the wrong way.
jjs:
Do you really think the federal goverment would let the governer of Alaska handle international diplomacy with Russia just because she's close to the border? Please.
It isn't fair to the American people that the Republican Party is allowed to keep someone running for such an important position in this country away from any unscripted questioning for so long. The voters deserve to hear from a person who could be running our country if McCain dies. Her choice as a running mate was a gimmick to get votes, and that's not the way a democracy should be run.
Posted by: Ben | Sep 29, 2008 9:15:34 AM
Here is one to add to your article:
How many times does Obama need to say Sen. McCain is right, during the debate?
Posted by: James | Sep 29, 2008 9:17:42 AM
TW,
Both sides had prepared 2 minute statements and possible rebutal statements for the debate. It was their ability to adjust to what the other person said that was important. In this aspect, I think Obama did a little better. It seemed like McCain had certain phrases he was to use and he used it whether it fit or not.
Posted by: Mack | Sep 29, 2008 9:19:00 AM
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