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Palin Hopes to Rise Above 'Shots' on SNL

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October 17, 2008 12:56 PM

ABC News' Teddy Davis, Imtiyaz Delawala, and Rigel Anderson Report:

Sarah Palin discussed her upcoming "Saturday Night Live" appearance on Friday, telling Neal Boortz in a radio interview that she does not know what the late-night sketch comedy show has lined up for her while adding that it is a chance to "rise above the political shots that we take."

"I haven't seen a script -- not at all. They haven't even hinted about what that script is going to say," said Palin.

"But you know," she said, "I just want to be there to show Americans that we will rise above the political shots that we take because we're in this serious business for serious challenges that are facing the good American people right now. That's why we're campaigning hard. That's why we're working hard."

Asked if she is going to play Tina Fey, the actress who has been skewering the Alaska governor's debate performances and television interviews, Palin said, "I should. That's a good idea."

She then added: "Oh, I don't know what they have lined up."

Beyond previewing her SNL appearance, Palin was also asked about McCain's widely praised joint appearance with Barack Obama at Thursday's Al Smith dinner.

Boortz told Palin that people have been asking him, "Where has that McCain been?"

"(Laughter) I think that's the problem with campaigns," said Palin. "Doggone it. There aren't enough hours in the day to really be able to express all aspects of who a candidate is and where they want to lead this great country."

Palin was asked at the very end of her interview if she has ever heard of the "Fair Tax."

The Alaska governor indicated that she was familiar with it and expressed frustration with the current system but stopped short of endorsing the tax overhaul.

"I have" [heard of it] said Palin, "and you know what, in listening to it, and hearing more about it, we know that our current system is so doggone burdensome that anything would be better than our current tax code."

The "Fair Tax" proposal, which was championed by Mike Huckabee before he won this year's Iowa Caucuses, would replace all federal taxes with a 23 percent sales tax.

In order to offset its impact on the poor, the legislation would offer a monthly prebate to all Americans. The size of a household's prebate would be calculated by multiplying 23 percent -- the size of the new tax -- against the government-established poverty level for a household of that size.

According to the 2007 federal poverty level, an adult with no children would receive an annual prebate of $2,348 (which would come in monthly checks of $196). A married couple with two children would receive an annual prebate of $6,297 (which would come in monthly checks of $525).

Even though the "Fair Tax" is marketed as "revenue neutral," liberal tax policy experts have substantial questions as to whether a 23 percent retail sales tax on its own would adequately cover the current cost of government.

"If you haven't read the book, the head of your ticket has one," Boortz told Palin, referring to one of the books that he and John Linder have co-authored on the "Fair Tax."

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McCrack

What was he thinking of.

Posted by: Omentum | Oct 17, 2008 1:09:27 PM

Funny she will go on SNL But wont go on Meet the Press,Cnn, BBC. This woman is a Joke! The only reason shes going on SNL is because its comedy not serious Issuses to be Discussed and quite frankily she is a Comical VP pick!

Posted by: Angie | Oct 17, 2008 1:18:46 PM

"Palin the unaware"
I see why she hides from questions that involve anything to do with the American system of government.

Posted by: watching | Oct 17, 2008 1:21:46 PM

PALIN IS NOTHING BUT A PARROT!!

Like the "straw man" in the Wizard of Oz, she doesn't have a brain! When are the American people and the press going to STAND UP and DEMAND she does a full blown 30 minute press conference??

Do you Republicans object to this? If you do why?

I will give you the answer, because there is nothing in that pretty head of hers! All she can do is read speeches written FOR her off a teleprompter!!

This is a travesty! How can somebody so stupid, that has just been convicted of ABUSE of POWER, still be a serious contender in this race???

PRESS CONFERENCE, PRESS CONFERENCE, PRESS CONFERENCE FOR PALIN!!!!

Maverick, Ha! Try Dummy!

Posted by: Davis | Oct 17, 2008 1:28:18 PM

Notice that almost all of John McCain’s video’s from You Tube are missing? You Tube has removed McCain's campaign videos immediately upon receipt of the take-down notice despite the “complete lack of merit in these copyright claims (video’s that used 10 seconds or less of footage from any news broadcast). Who submitted to You Tube the request for the removal of McCain’s videos ---- it’s another secret!

Let’s see voter fraud in many states (ACORN) and that’s okay, outspending John McCain 7-1 with money unknown sources and that’s okay, removing John McCain advertising and that’s okay ----because we are NOT electing a President, it has been decided by the Democrats! Welcome socialism to America and high taxes ---no longer the home of the “brave and the free”.

Posted by: Anne | Oct 17, 2008 1:30:11 PM

Oh dear -- she said it again - twice: Doggone it!

Posted by: hang | Oct 17, 2008 1:30:49 PM

Is there a show called TWO MORONS?
If not, you can have one with McComic & McNotsocomic.
They truly deserve each other. I hope this comedy only runs in Alaska & Arizona.
The rest of the 48 atates can have a real Tina Fey- a talented artist.

Posted by: John Palmer | Oct 17, 2008 1:33:55 PM

Say it aint so Anne

Doggone it Anne. There you go again hating the unprecedented campaign Obama is running.

Posted by: Omentum | Oct 17, 2008 1:36:38 PM

Wow she sounds so stupid being from alaska and all I know all the critics here could run a state.

Posted by: reddog0216 | Oct 17, 2008 1:42:48 PM

THE PHILOSOPHERS HAVE ONLY INTERPRETED THE WORLD IN VARIOUS WAYS; THE POINT IS TO CHANGE IT
----
That's carved on the Tombstone of Karl Marx.

Who cares what it changes to, just as Mr. Zero-bama promised you.

Change (to Socialism) 0bama Can Believe In!

Posted by: d0 | Oct 17, 2008 1:43:55 PM

She has been invited by ABC to appear with Joe Biden and has declined. Why this stunt, I do not need a comic for my VP.

Posted by: Robert G Fritz | Oct 17, 2008 1:46:25 PM

Neal Boortz? Ugh. I almost couldn't read on.

With regards to SNL, I don't think I can watch her. I'm sorry - not even to laugh at her. Her voice hurts my ears so badly I have to hit mute anytime she pops up on CNN - screeching at a rally.

I wish I were joking.

Posted by: Shawn | Oct 17, 2008 1:47:15 PM

I am struck by the general tone of these comments and how disrespectful they are of the Republican Candidates for the Presidency. . . and in that- they are also disrespecting the political process and hence, the Democrat candidate as well. . .

What a Shame.

Posted by: JesseCal | Oct 17, 2008 1:50:22 PM

Thankfully, I have enough sense to not watch that moron on SNL. I will wait for SNL to return to normalcy where Tina Fey rules. They should not allow the bimbo prom queen (who couldn't even win a beauty pageant) on the show UNTIL she is willing to meet the media - and I mean ALL the media - for a press conference where she can't read from a script or teleprompter. Pa[l]in has no brain, no wit, and should not be allowed on ANY television show until she can prove she has the guts or brains to "meet the press!" What a joke it is having her on the "wing nuts' (rightwingers for those of you who don't get it) ticket.

Posted by: durrs | Oct 17, 2008 1:51:34 PM

Palin has applied healthy doses of vinegar on the campaign trail. A little dose of honey could go a long way. As General Patraeus about honey and vinegar and he will say that you need both .................
http://thefiresidepost.com/2008/10/17/mccain-needs-a-surge-he-should-try-one/

Posted by: Ohg Rea Tone | Oct 17, 2008 1:53:57 PM

JesseCal -

Au contraire - political discourse is a benchmark of democracy.

And I guess you only spend time on blogs that lean Democratic. I've seen PLENTY of offense comments on Fox, et al.

Perhaps you go to their site and make the same comment on their Palin SNL story. See if you can change their tone, too.

Posted by: Shawn | Oct 17, 2008 1:54:48 PM

Give it up guys and stop the McCain train of all the news all the time here. LOL Where is the news that the Supreme Court today came down with the ruling that ACORN is NOT a problem in Ohio?
Where is the news that Obama is maintaining his lead?
Where is the news of Obama at all? Looks like your candidate, John McCain is all you guys here care to talk about....either your letting YOUR bias show or your looking to ramp ratings for the next 3 weeks. News for ya though...there is a rumor afoot that the MSM that does this? Will be shut out the last week of the election so perhaps a bit more FAIR reporting.

Posted by: Grissom | Oct 17, 2008 1:56:29 PM

She has been invited by ABC to appear with Joe Biden and has declined. Why this stunt, I do not need a comic for my VP.

Posted by: Robert G Fritz | Oct 17, 2008 1:46:25 PM
From your comment I have to assume you want a clown in the white house

Posted by: reddog0216 | Oct 17, 2008 1:56:36 PM

Sarah Palin is a total joke as a VP candidate. Picking her a running mate has cost John McCain this election. What was he thinking?!

Posted by: Lily Bell | Oct 17, 2008 1:57:16 PM

"Wow she sounds so stupid being from alaska and all I know all the critics here could run a state."

Sounding stupid is easy enough. All it requires sometimes is a lack of punctuation.

The only requirement to be a politician in Alaska is a willingness to put out for Big Oil. Palin never challenged that dymamic... she just upped the rates.

She's a Barracruder. And she's gonna be a Barraloser.

Posted by: Yukon Sam | Oct 17, 2008 1:57:54 PM

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