Is this out of bounds?

Critics: Under Palin, Wasilla charged rape victims for exam
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/52266.html

The same women who are so disaffected by the Clinton defeat are willing to excuse great sins on the part of McCain/Palin, and it can only be out of spite.

The fact is that Obama passed legislation to protect children from predators, Palin protects predators by forcing victims to pay for their own rape kits. McCain’s desire to have a debate about sexism is especially strange coming from a man who makes jokes about apes raping women, who claimed that Chelsea Clinton was so ugly because Janet Reno was her father, who is close friends with and the beneficiary of a man who thinks if rape is inevitable we should just sit back and enjoy it, who has used the ‘c’ word at his wife in front of reporters, and FINALLY who has voted against every issue that matters to women and children INCLUDING equal pay for equal work.

Vote McCain to spite the Democrats, and it will be your daughters you are stabbing in the back.

After reading most of the comments posted on this blog - all I have to say is no wonder the country is in the situation it is in today - when its voters can’t even be kind, thoughtful and considerate in the process of researching, formulating and then articulating their point of view on the direction the country should take.

Research the issues and vote your conscience- whether that be Obama or McCain. But at least learn a little bit of civility in how you treat others with your words.

[...] Geraldine Ferraro approves of Sarah Palin because she has two X chromosomes, and she thinks some of Hillary Clinton’s supporters will flock to the McCain-Palin ticket because McCain picked a female VP: (If you don’t want to watch the video, which has bad sound, Fox has posted an article by Ms. Ferraro here.) [...]

If one does not agree with Obama, you are rascist. However, everyone else, especially white men and women are fair game for any insult, criticism and at times, lies. Ms. Ferraro made an honest and on-point observation regarding Obama during the early primary and was accused of being a rascist. It looks to me that Obama and his ELITE campaign are the biggest rascists out there. I’m voting for the candidates who have proven integrity, honesty, experience, those candidates who are not working for the same old political machine, the candidates who will fight earmark spending and the candidates who have and will continue to fight for all Americans! Go John & Sarah!!!

There was no sexism with Hillary any more than there is any sexism with Ms. Palin. The press are going about it’s JOB finding out if we really want this person anywhere near the reigns of power.

Mrs. Clinton’s campaign failed because of her decisions. Nothing more. She did not convince enough of the voters to choose her. She lost. Period.

In spite of her behavior, she did have a central place at the convention and was the one who requested the Barack Obama be nominated by acclimation. That’s called party unity by the way.

Ms. Ferraro has completely sold out to the right wing spin machine that is FOX News and will be as welcome at future Democratic events as Senator Leiberman. I am very glad I did not vote for her when she ran in 1984 even if it meant 4 more years of Ronald (Senile with Alsheimer’s) Reagan.

So, John stumbles and goes to the hospital and Sarah Palin has to step into the void but oops, the baby is having problems and daughter Bristol is having a nervous breakdown because boyfriend Levi is fooling around with another girl at Wisalia AK high school, since he is getting any action from Bristol. Yeah, one big happy, All American red-neck family, living the American dream. An unwed, pregnant daughter and absentee mother. See kids, you can have sex without protection as long as you have the baby. Nothing really matters except of course that young, stupid girls keep getting pregnant and forcing their parents to take responsibility for the mistake.

Response to RC and Daniel

One of the reasons Obama is where he is today IS because is black. If it had a white man and the J. Wright story came out, it would have been over. Ferraro was right in that Obama is just in the right place & time. For all your posturing, Obama is the one who basically said if you don’t vote for me, you are a racist. He has played the race, sex, & liberal card over and over. If people and the media weren’t so politically sensitive, maybe he would have to actually answer for his remarks and actions insteading for the soft shoe act. For all your bluster, Plain is still a VP choice as is Biden, which always have limited roles since the 1950s. She is a decent safe choice that can mobilize the Republican base. And there is nothing wrong with that. It seems that Democrats and liberals are against strong women who think for themselves and do not buy into the Democratic party line.
And McCain was a naval officer which means he was in leadership experience. Palin was a Mayor and is a Governor. What did Biden and Obama do? According to Obama, running his campaign is more thab enough executive experience to counter Palin’s. Which is odd, that he, the Democratic PRESIDENTIAL choice is comparing his experience to the Republican VICE presidential choice. Makes you wonder what is truly afraid of. Especially since I thiught he was running against McCain, not Palin.

As for Daniel’s notes, the old saying “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach”. Seems like Obama did alot of teaching. And it is odd that Michelle Obama got a sizable salary increase AFTER her work was awarded a large contract/grant by her husband once he got in office. You left that out of your Obama resume.

as mayor, palin put her town of 8,000 in over $20 million of debt. she is on the record FOR the “bridge to nowhere” and called clinton a “whiner” before she decided to try to woo hillary voters.

for anyone mocking obama’s lack of executive experience….. how many #s of executive experience does mccain have again? oh right….

obama didn’t get the ticket because he is black and black people voted for him. he didn’t pick biden to get the “white vote”. and women won’t vote for palin because she’s a woman. that is the kind of scary typical republican (read: extremist) thought i’m used to hearing and it’s really sad to see you all so fit your stereotype so well. if palin thinks she has won the women of america over, she has another thing coming.

Of course the liberals are in a panic. What could be more frightening to them than eight years of President McCain and eight years of President Palin?

McCain made an outstanding pick, Palin will do a fine job as Vice President of the United States!

Geraldine Ferraro is a very gracious lady!

McCain needs to put to rest the REAL TRUTH about stories concerning Gov Palins OR her daughters’ 4 month old baby. Schoolmates in Alaska are sending emails all over the place about this story. Get a handle on it.

Jesus is a liberal.

The financial cost of the war has been over $845 billion to the U.S., with the total cost to the U.S. economy estimated at $3 trillion.

I hope ther is room for another Alaskan comment. A few things we know about our Gov that should be shared. Early in her term, she questioned the need for a chef at the Governor’s residence which came with the house. She told him she really didn’t need him as she has been cooking for her family for years. The same with her appointed driver. She advised him she has driven her kids all over the state so he wasn’t needed either and he could go back to his old job.

She enjoys a favorable rating of over 80%. The Dems and Repubs have about the same amount of registered players up here.

She’s our heroine and truly someone any parent would want their kids to emulate. No doubt, we are proud of her.

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is an American lawyer and the wife of Illinois senator Barack Obama, the 2008 Democratic nominee for President. She was born and grew up on the South Side of Chicago and graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. After completing her formal education, she returned to Chicago and went to work for the law firm Sidley Austin, on the staff of the Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley, and for the University of Chicago and the University of Chicago Hospitals. She is the sister of Craig Robinson, men’s basketball coach at Oregon State University.

Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years, as a Lecturer for four years (1992–1996), and as a Senior Lecturer for eight years (1996–2004).[

A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he served as president of the Harvard Law Review, Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70% of the vote.

n’t believe I just spent 3 hours reading everyone’s comment—and that’s just because I can’t get enough about Sarah Palin. What a great choice for the republican party. I was very impressed after listening to her speech, she was able to connect to me and after reading all the comments, I believe to most AMERICANS. The thing that stands out the most for me is that she is really FOR THE PEOPLE and she has shown this by her accomplishments in Alaska. As mayor, as governor, she has made a difference in their lives. I don’t understand this “inexpreienced” problem people have with her, do these critics can really say that and yet will vote for OBAMA who is full of himself, thinking HE is the answer that we americans have been waiting for? believe me, HE has done nothing for the people here in the state of ILLINOIS in his 3 years of being a senator. As a tax payer, I really want to know what we are paying him for? Our state is full of corrupt democratic politicians who are his friends, can he change that? They line their own pockets and yet say they are for the people, at least Sarah Palin has the guts to clean house and challenge old politics and ended corruption in her own party! If OBAMA cannot bring change from the state he represent, how can HE PROMISE TO BRING CHANGE TO THIS COUNTRY???? My fellow Americans, let us be smart this coming election, really look into what this candidates stands for, Talk is CHEAP and OBAMA is very good at that, NO tract record to prove it. Sarah Palin just brought new Hope for this country, she is one true AMERICAN and I am proud to go out there and vote for her, she will bring the CHANGE THAT WE CAN BELIEVE IN for the future of our children and for the greatest NATION on this earth!!!!!!

The sexism is starting all over again! The media and other Dems are unbelievable. They are desperately trying to minimize Sarah Palin… they say she should stay home with her kids, she was not educated at an Ivy league college, the state of AK is small so her experience is not credible, her voice is high…the statements go on and on! They would never say such things about a liberal man.
I’m sorry, but I will never vote for a Dem as long as the party is the way it is today. Thank God we have a choice to vote for a ticket this year with a man and a woman who are willing to take on the Dem and Rep status quo. The media is lossing all credibility and it is a scary thing. Even FOX was seduced by the fireworks. I hope the sexism backfires on the media. And I pray that Fox will get a grip and not be seduced by the marketing scheme of the Obama Campaign. We are not voting for a motivational speaker…we need a Pres. & VP that have proven records of getting things done…not just a bunch of rhetoric.

O’K when are we going to see the interview of the brother in law, the fired safety commissioner, and the previous govenor of Alaska? He took a chance on her and gave her a job for which she inturn underminned him and the entire republican party.

Mc Cain was has some questionable political behavior in his past, he asked for forgiveness, cleaned up his act and kept his job.

Is Palin really a reformist or an opportunist? Her nick name is Baracuda. The V.P. of America is an Honorable position, Mc Cain met with her once and offered her the second most powerful job in America.

Well, being part of a union aside (they were good for their day), Palin seems like a decent safe choice. Just remember that she is the VP choice. Nothing more or less. McCain is the presidential candidate. And he is a good choice versus what the Democrats have to offer (same old liberalism).

The Funny thing is that the Democratic party and Obama supporters (including Obama himself) seem to very sexist and racist. Or at least act that way. Don’t forget that Obama (and his campaign) inferred that if you don’t vote for him makes you a racist. As for Clinton, a very dirty political fighter, her charges of sexism are overblown compared to what she has done in her past. And she is a socialist, too. Just not to the extreme that Obama, Biden, Jimmy Carter or Kennedy. But is still one the same.

As one who thinks you make it or fail on your own, not much for government handouts. Hopefully McCain can cut some of the feeding from the government teat and make it a safer world.

First things first, i respect McCain for finally changing the male dominated party of Republicans for choosing a woman to run with him, however, what kind of woman did he choose?? A pro-life, NRA lifer, Conservative, Homophobic Governor who thinks the economy is fine and has close ties to the wrong side of Big Oil…this is why the republican party likes her as his choice. All this talk about breaking the glass ceiling?? I don’t think so. Palin will rally more conservative men than anything else, so did McCain really do something maverick?? NOT…compared to all the other choices he had (ROMNEY, Huckabee, Pawlenty, Ridge…etc) I think he chose someone who is more like the Republican establishment of old rather than something new….and besides, the vice-presidental choice is the candidates FIRST real executive decision…Obama chose Biden for obvious world issues that are at stake…Playboy McCain chose someone he met similar to a speed date! Tie that to your judgement arguement!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!

A lot is made of Sarah Palin’s experience, but many people forget (and I must actually thank Kirsten Powers for mentioning it in her own column this week) that Obama announced his candidacy when he’d only been in office 2 years. Think about that. Gov. Palin had six years as a Mayor, which is a lot like running a major business even if the population is “only” 7, 000. She was a city councilwoman before that, for four years. And she was a commission chairperson for a year, before finding and exposing corruption during that time. Senator Obama was a state senator for 7 years and spent a lot of his time voting “present.” Before that he was a “community organizer,” which i’m sure was a learning experience, but one he himself described as “frustrating” for all the lack of progress. I think Democrats do themselves no favors in attacking Gov. Palin’s executive experience, since their top nominee compares unfavorably in that area.

For all of you who think Obama is terrific and Palin is inexperienced, read this and then get back to the rest of us:

http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/2008/08/30/sarah-palin-vs-barack-obama/

See also: http://www.colony14.net

She’s not well known enough. If she can pull a Geraldine Ferrero in the debates, that is, one up Biden and “wear the pants” so to speak for the evening - I think we’ve got ourselves a woman VP. If McCain is smart he won’t make age an issue in this campaign. He won’t for one minute exploit his opponent’s youth and inexperience!

A person could equate Obama to a couple of things. Look at an empty balloon or a cone of cotten candy. A lot of air but no substance. Good for McCain. I think that Sarah Palin will be a great VP. She will be a breathe of fresh air in the stale air of Washington. Thank You.

“Bobby” - your comments are childish and your innuendo is inappropriate and uncalled for. “Running MATE?” Come on. Even if your “republican rhetoric” comment is true, you have to know that while considering Governor Palin as a choice, McCain obviously encountered that question. The only person to whom the extent of her physical attractiveness matters is herself.

Also, questioning her knowledge of the location of Washington DC is incredible. Do you consider Alaskans to have no more than a first grade education? Or is is something you have against women? Or is it just all “country folk?” I’m willing to bet that she knows more about Washington DC than you (or I) do.

The fact of the matter is, while her state is “small” as far as population is concerned, it is probably one of the most complicated and varied states in the Union. Consider: (although these figures aren’t necessarily a result of Gov Palin, this is “her state.”)

- Alaska borders Canada, and virtually borders Russia. There are agreements on trade, fishing and oil that she’s responsible for. (International relations.)

- Alaska has both the greatest amount of ocean shoreline and the tallest mountain in the US. It has glaciers and rain forests. The Arctic National Wildlife Reserve is, by itself, larger than 10 complete states. And that’s just one park. (Environment.)

- Alaska has a lower poverty rate (%) than 40 other states. It’s population is comprised of nearly 1/3 “other than white.” The high school graduation rate is nearly 8% higher in Alaska than in the rest of the country. (Social)

- Alaska is home to agriculture, fishing, mining, oil, lumber. It’s manufacturing industry is growing - how is Pennsylvania’s or Michigan’s? (Domestic)

- Everyone is aware of Alaska’s weather. There’s also flooding, avalanches, earthquakes, oil spills, snow ins and landslides. (Emergency response)

No. I can’t find, and I’ve been looking, anything that I’d consider a negative for Gov Palin as a VP pick. I believe her domestic and executive experience more than makes up for any short comings internationally. It isn’t as if her education stops at the election, either. I believe that her tenacity and style of work make are greatly needed at the national level. I love the fact that she’s not (apparently) politically ambitious in the way that so many other politicians are.

Her personality and her state’s all-encompassing uniqueness is nothing but an asset.

I best describe Sarah Palin as an “Enlightened 21st century suffragette” who has potrayed her integrity and appreciation of our entrusted vote of support in her diligent commitment to stand tall against the special interest groups of the beltway’s good ‘ol boys on both sides of the aisle.

For decades, we as - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Citizen - have heard all the promises from both parties and the word - change - reiterated with no results in a comprehensive health policy, energy policy, educational policy and other so our new Vice President is truly a breath of fresh air and a very asture and multi-tasked hockey Mom who knows better than anyone in Washington how much a gallon of milk actually costs!

Christopher Tingus
Grassroots Coordinator
Cape Codders for Sarah Palin for Vice President
Harwich, MA

To the Democratic Party:

I just wanted to let you know that I and my family and friends (about 10 of us) were Hillary Clinton supporters. We had not decided if we were going to vote this time. With John McCain’s pick of Sara Palen, when Obama decided not to try to work for our votes, we have all decided to vote for John McCain. Maybe one day the democrats will decide to listen to a woman’s voice, and to understand that we have more to say and more concerns than just the abortion issue. Sometimes people show how they feel about equal rights, sometimes it’s not just enough to say you stand for something or to vote for something. Sometimes you have to show that you really believe in something by putting your words into action. Why is it that John McCain has a higher percentage of high ranking women on his staff than Obama, and why does McCain pay his female staff more than the male staff–something Obama does not do? Maybe it’s because McCain actually sees the value of a woman voice. Democratic Party, I’d like to thank you for steam rolling Hillary Clinton out of the primary. Your decision to do this has liberated me because for the first time in any of my or my friend’s and family members lives, we will be voting republican. Again thanks so much.

I am a conservative 30 year old who was sitting on the bench between not voting or voting for Obama due to my dislike for Sen. McCain. I thought that the GOP had become a tired and severely damaged brand. I had been hoping that Gov. Palin would get the nod from McCain, but I figured we’d get Leiberman, Pawlenty or Romney (my 2nd choice). I am so thrilled!!!! From all that I’ve read, she seems to be the greatest conservative talent, and optimist since Reagan. Morning in America II - Electric Bugaloo. My wife, who is a professional woman (and a registered Independent), and my mom, who is an RN who simultaneously raised 2 kids and was the main income provider for our family,are enthusiastically supportive of the choice. Both of my parents were absolutely gushing over her. Good job McCain! Go Sarah Palin!

Comment to YES WE Can comment.
You have to be very stupid!!!

Thank you Ms. Ferraro for your unique perspective. And I believe you’d have done better with a stronger candidate for Pres.

Thank you for staying involved.

Hello,
I think that Mccain had poor judgement when he selected this lady. Surely there were men who were more qualified. What happened to Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal, & Pawlenty? I think this is his so called ” Maverick” plan that will cause him to ensure a lost. Good judgement, yeah come on? As for Ms. Palin, She has too much baggage. How is she going to juggle two demanding jobs- VP and motherhood. She needs to be home with her 4 month old child who has special needs. I heard her husband will play ” Mr. Mom”…. Is this good judgement to avoid time with your Challenged infant? I question this, and so should other women. As a mother myelf, I know how demanding motherhood can be. Then I guess her husband is made to assume the role of ” Mr. Mom”, after all her nickname is ” Sarah the Baracuda”….. He better do as she says or else. Pro life has obligations that go along with it….Sarah you stay home and bond with that baby, and stop chasing your selfish ambitions.
Fla Female Democrat… Hillary Did not have all that baggage, and she was more qualified. The only ceiling Sarah needs to break is the one at her home as a stress reliever from all the demands of motherhood.

I am confused, since when does a degree in Journalism and running a state with the population of Barstow CA qualify one to be President?

People forget Palin, like other governors, is the Commander in Chief of the Alaska National Guard…and as such has to keep abreast of many international events as part of her job. Her executive experience as Governor is in my view much more important than Obama’s 140-plus working days in the Senate, (and who had to be prodded to visit Iraq!). And her knowledge of energy policy also helps her a lot. I think an impartial observer would be more concerned with Obama’s inexperience (he’s the presidential candidate) than her inexperience with Washington politics.

Good call, McCain!

No respect for Hillary. How many times have we seen well qualified women get shoved aside for a job or promotion because of the “good ol boys” club. Now we see this same “club” bashing Palin. What a celebration it will be when a competent woman like Hillary and Palin gets elected to a national office.

6 weeks ago, I emailed the McCain camp and asked them to consider Gov Palin as a running mate after hearing about her on Fox News & doings some follow-up research on my own.

I couldn’t be more thrilled with this pick, and the smell of fear wafting from the Messiah’s side of the fence is palpable.

Palin has the guts not to vote “present” at every tough choice. She has a track record of accomplishments and courage that Obama can’t match.

Chris Matthews has already almost had a stroke over this pick. Let me tell you, hardball boy, Obama might send thrilling chills up your leg, but Palin makes me proud to have such a tough, intelligent, and honest American as Sarah Palin to be VP — I can’t stop thinking how absolutely PSYCHED I am about this. GO GIRL!

Sarah, just one request — please do all you can to keep John McCain from going soft on Illegals. No more McCain/Kennedy style amnesty deals please. This has been my biggest beef with him.

As a lawyer admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Virginia and DC, a law practitioner, university fund raiser,a PA Bar Exam grader, a wife and mother of five boys, one of whom is a doctoral student at Yale and three of whom are now in the military (one at West Point, one in Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning and one in Navy Pilot training), I could not be happier nor more energized by the selection of Governor Palin. This is truly an inspiring selection that re-energizes my support for John McCain and increases my trust in his future decision-making. I am going to sign up to volunteer for the campaign on as soon as business reopens after Labor Day Weekend! Gov. Palin, as the VP pick has more experience than Sen. Obama at the Presidential candidate! She has the ideas we can believe in and support. It is so wonderful to be able to have a female candidate in this position- finally a female candidate that truly is someone we can support. The fact that she has a son in the army is that much better for all the moms out here who have their sons serving in the military and who know first-hand what this means. Having John McCain and Gov. Palin in office will give us so much more comfort knowing that they know what it means to commit our troops to war. Governor Palin truly is a great selection. I am so happy for women in this country today. This means so much to us. This means so much to mothers, military families, working moms, sports moms, and all the women who have done so much work for so many years that has gone under-paid and under-estimated. The main-stream media better be careful that it does not underestimate Gov. Palin the way so many women for so long have been underestimated! There will be a backlash for doing so.

Obama says he wants to bring the wind of change TO Washington, then chooses the ultimate Washington insider as his VP choice. Some change! His speech last Thursday was a wonderfully inspiring pep talk that struck the emotional chords, yet was ultimately all “wind” and no indication of change from Hurricane Gustav Obama! As a typical Dem, he promises the moon, almost literally, but provides no substance - “I’ll just take the money from the hard-working rich to fund my $1 trillion plus in new initiatives to lower the sea levels, get rid of fossil fuel use, and make dads pay attention to the kiddies.” Where’s the beef?

McCain the Mav finds a true reformer in Palin, someone willing to stand up for what’s right, not party; someone for sense, not the same old nonsense. She got some major things done in Alaska, but still no one can tell me one important legislative initiative B.O. has had enacted in his four years in the Upper House. I’ll take two years of hands-on experience as Governor for my VP candidate over four years of hands-off inexperience running for President for my No. 1 slot. Palin’s the beef, Obama just the beefcake! Dems can only harp shrilly about McCain’s choice of a strong woman of convictions because they know deep down that their “new” leadership has promised the world, even the universe, like their forebears only to throw the people’s choices under the bus, opting instead for the same old tactics of whining and complaining that the Repubs are meanies. Mr. B.O., were 18 million HRC supporters really that wrong?

WOW! Thanks Mr. Mcain for another homerun. Your choice of Sarah Palin was excellent. Her experience of being a Holy Spirit Biblically sound led and guided individual will go a long way in winning our vote. For me and my family we will again cast our vote for this Republican family oriented team. We have no doubt it will be the winning ticket!

Joe Biden has been drawing a paycheck from the government for 36 years, what has he really accomplished. What bills has he championed/written that have been passed. The man is a career politician who will do what he needs to be re-elected, and those that keep electing him are dumb and dumber.

Sarah Palin is exactly what we need in this country. Lets look at the facts. 1. Obama has no executive experience, has run nothing and is running on a platform of change. Then he picks a 39 year Washington insider Joe Biden. Does that sound like change to you? I think not. Obama will do ANYTHING to get elected. Palin is and has been a governor which is the same as running a business. She has been in a decision making position and has proven herself to handle it well. Obama is running for PRESIDENT with ZERO experience. He is good at speaking and that is all. Palin is not running for president. She has been picked as V.P. She is more qualified to be president than Obama. I am an Independent and would vote either for the democratic candidate or the republican candidate. I would vote for the ticket that I think is best for this countr. I do not vote based upon pupularity or speaking ability. You have to walk the walk not just talk the talk. Palin has walked the walk so she gets my vote. The biggest issue for me is oil independence. We transfer 709 BILLION hard earned tax dollars, yours and mine to foreign countries each year, making them richer and richer. Countries that would just as soon see Americans die. The Saudies, Venezuela for a few examples. Why can’t we take that 709 BILLION and put it into education, health care, wind, solar, renewable energy, nuclear power, etc, etc, etc, instead of taxing us all to death and robbing our children’s futures, and turning this country into a third world nation which is where we are headed if we stay on the path we are on. Wake up and smell the truth. Vote for McCain-Palin. Save your children.

Would someone please point out specific examples of how “terribly” Hillary was treated during the primary. I thought she was treated like any other candidate. If you treat a female candidate like a male candidate is that now considered sexist?

NOW ALASKA HAVE A BIG PROBLEM THEY LOSE HER GOVERNOR…..SORRY….SARA PALIN WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

I’ve just completed reading all the blogs above. When I heard that Palin was the VP choice, I could have jumped through the ‘glass’ ceiling! No old fogey, droopy, grey haired, been there, wish I could retire republican. Instead, the republican party, Mr Wonderful John McCain (who nearly fits the description above) has just stood the world on it’s ear and said: ”

I want a partner who like I wants to make America what it has always stood for, INDEPENDENT, COMPASSIONATE and with the ABILITY to bring America back to it’s prominence in the world. And I choose the finest person available to be my partner: GOVENOR SARAH PALIN!

Now all people of the other persuasion and thought process, watch America catch the spirit it has always been known for. We now have a race that will make a difference and MAKE A CHANGE! We soon will have newly elected officers in the White House and one of them will be a woman!

How can McCain say anything more about Obama’s “inexperience” now that he’s added someone who has even less experience than Obama? He did it purely to get the vote of Hillary supporters and the neo-conservatives. This is not “maverick”. It is bold, but not unexpected or new. If Hillary supporters really cared about issues, they would vote for Obama. Everything she stood for is the exact opposite of this woman. I hope Americans aren’t fooled.

Well I have to say, that we here in Alaska are sad to see our Gov.Palin leave us. She has been not only a breath of fresh air in the political arena, she has put our people of Alaska’s interest and well being first. She has also put the rest of America (lower 48 states) interest first as well. While she has had too short of a time as our gov.before accepting the vp invitation, the natural gas line she has worked on will go thru Canada down to the states….not stay in Alaska, only to get shipped to Asian countries for more money than we could get from the lower 48. She does have your interest at heart as well.

While the oil prices have been out of control, that has put a ton of money in our savings account up here in Alaska. Instead of buying back the jet she ditched when she took office, referbishing her gov mansion, building the bridge to NO WHERE, giving raises to cabnet members….she has given the money back to the people in Alaska. She has put an additional $1200.00 on our permenate fund dividend checks that come out the 12th of Sept. She is getting it out quickly, instead of dragging it out. She hopes we will use it for our utilities, but allows us the choices of what to do with it. Also in the works, a huge lump of money to be given to our utility companies to help bring down the prices for everyone.
She’s done wonders, she has balanced her own budget, she has balanced our budget. Her economic experience is exactly what McCain needs. She has many accomplishements that will not be told to others…it’s the media’s job to diesect, show any blemishes and put her on the cross. The blessings she has done for us and many others will be over shadowed for a while.

She will withstand the personal assinations. She always has. She will be complementry to McCain.

I am so looking forward to her debate with Biden. She will win the hearts of many, as she already has. Yes, if she ,was a man, the sex issue would not be a issue for the Democrates. But, for most of us, it’s not about sex, it’s about integraty,honesty,transparency,leadership,principle before personality and so much more that she possesses. She has governed the state FOR the people, not governing the people for the state.

We are very proud of her and what she has done for the state of Alaska. We know she will bring to the table for McCain what he needs and he has what she needs as well. Her input and character can be so valuable to our country.

Lets face it, I don’t think anyone who has been elected into the highest office of our country has all of what it takes to run it. It takes a multitude of people who have gifts in different areas.

Our NRA member, gun slinging, child toteing,game eating, hockey mom, beauty queen is exactly what is what this race needed! Enjoy, do your own homework, look into what she has done, go find out and see if you can see the debates she had with Frank Murkowski (the good old boys chairman). Form your own opinioin of facts.
Christie J.
Anchorage, Alaska

LOL, funny how the only people who think it was a bad choice are obamaites or generic men. My mom and her friends are PUMA’s, life long democrats and union members/leaders. They are definitely not voting for Obama after what he did to Hillary, and were excited after seeing Palin on Friday. She and her husband are even union members!

When Obama can’t win life long union democrats, he is likely going to be toast come November. The men of the DNC ruined the democratic party with their sexist antics this year, and now they will pay.

In today’s world, ENGERY IS FOREIGN POLICY !!!!! I’m willing to give Palin a chance rather than Obama.

Excellent Pick- As a Christian Conservative, I really like Sarah Palin. Could McCain have picked Tom Ridge or another “safe” choice? Sure, but he needed a home run now. The first job as a presidential candidate is getting the job. There is now way McCain would win if he picked a pro-death running mate.

Thank you for saying what a lot of us women are thinking and saying.

I’m a Hillary Clinton supporter and I’m very, very, very, unhappy with the way the DNC and Obama treated this remarable women. It proved to me, once again, the Democratic Party, is male dominated, and don’t want to support, or trust in a woman.

I’m going to allow my ‘vote’ to speak for us disgruntled women.

I’m voting for John McCain and yes … I’m associated with the Democratic Party and my husband is and Independent voter. My husband, is voting for John McCain as well.

One last thing … Sarah Palin is one reason … I’m voting for John McCain. She appears to be a strong women and I like the fact … that she is a ‘MODERATE’.

Oh, I voted for you in 1984.

A great man once said::

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.

When will we stop looking at the color of skin, or gender? Why is this even an issue? A Woman Running for public office shame shame. Because she has chrildren she can’t work? who thought of that one, talk about sexist, that was even from a woman. Judge by the content of thier character, have we not journied far enough yet? The prime word here is CHARACTER look it up, Even Mr. King new about and had character beyound measure.

Just look into the character of the candidate, then vote

I wonder why there are so many loony-lefties commenting on the Fox website instead of the MSNBC site.
Maybe it is because they know nobody will see their rants there

Frankly, I don’t really see the need to compare Gov. Palin to Sen Obama. They are obviously up for different positions - one is at the top of the ticket, the other is not. Yet, the media has focused solely on this. Well, I guess this would be valid argument if you are assuming McCain is going to die soon thereafter attaining the Presidency.
The tough questions the media is currently asking about Palin are the ones they should have asked about Obama a year ago and should continue to ask. Shouldn’t the American public be more concerned with attaining knowledge about whom they are voting for President?
I still do not know where Obama stands. On stage he is charismatic and a perfect orator. Off script, he falters. He changes his mind. Hell, he’s human. Besides his party affiliation, there isn’t much else to go on.

Let me start off by saying that I’m from Alaska. I’ve seen the political corruption that has stained our state. And I’ve seen an Alaskan get fed up with the perks, power plays and pettiness that invaded too many of our public servants.

Governor Palin isn’t a politician. She is someone who got concerned and decided to do something about it. What America saw the other day isn’t your typical candidate for public office. It was someone that has always wanted to do the ‘right thing’ and stood up for what she believed in, regardless of the personal consequences. She believes in and lives hard working values that Alaska and the rest of the country was built upon.

Senator McCain choose someone who, though she might not be well known nationwide, has demonstrated her determination and willingness to make the tough calls, stand up to big oil and fight for what is the best for her state and the people that she was elected to govern.

On the topic of experience, lets look back at other Presidents… George Bush was a governor with no other experience, the same with Bill Clinton. Heck, didn’t Ronald Reagan lose his second bid for governor of California? But when it comes down to it, Sarah Palin isn’t running for President. John McCain is, and noone will question his experience. There truly isn’t a comparison between McCain and Obama when it comes to experience.

Whether you agree with her on the issues, Sarah Palin has demonstrated that she cannot be bought by special interests, has the personal integrity to do whats right and if it ever comes down to it, I’m confident that she will stand up and go toe to toe with John McCain if she feels that he’s wrong or doing the wrong thing. What more can you ask for in a public servant than good personal character?

Brandon Erickson
Wasilla, Alaska

I’m excited. How refreshing to see a new face in politics. Someone who knows the daily grind of the family. Executive experience comes more from the Govenors office than the legislature anyway. I’m glad to see that a more average someone can make it to the ticket than a career politician Great pick Mr. Mccain. Win or lose this will be great to watch. For the first time in 20 years I’m excited about an election.

From what I have learned, in the past few days, of Sarah Palin, she sounds incredible; no doubt she has done a great deal for the State of Alaska. She Earned the Alaskan governorship. She sounds like a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister, friend, sportswoman/athlete.

However, Sarah Palin- albeit a woman- (and I would love to see another woman in a position of power, along with the likes of Hilary Clinton, Condi Rice, Kay Baily Hutchison, and Speaker of the House Pelosi, to name a few)– does not have the experience to run our country.

My primary concern is: If McCain were elected President, and God-forbid something were to happen to him while in office (he has a heart condition)– I do not believe Sarah Palin would be in a position to take over. I believe she can certainly learn Foreign Affairs…. but, it is a far cry from Communications/Journalism studies. She only minored in Political Science.

I considered voting for Hilary and Obama…I had not yet made my final decision at the time Hilary was ousted…as Obama was the last standing, I will vote for Obama; I believe he is now the best candidate. Whether the candidate is a man or woman, black or white…was/is not an issue for me.
I base my vote on the individual whom I feel can best run our country and do the most for Americas- especially the middle class. As a single, female -and- Latina voter- I want someone who understands that I have never had a tax break, someone who understands equal pay for equal work; and someone who will finally do something about the “obvious Racism” in our country!

I will not vote for the McCain/Palin ticket because I am not a Republican. My vote/conscious has never left the Democratic party. I hope to one day see Hilary run again, and Al Gore as well. I think President Reagan was a good/decent man– I don’t judge a person by their party affiliation–but I didn’t vote for him.

Prior Governors who were elected President:

California
Ronald Reagan

Georgia
Jimmy Carter

Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge

New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson

New York
Martin Van Buren
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Ohio
Rutherford Hayes
William McKinley

Tennessee
James Polk
Andrew Johnson

Texas
George W. Bush

Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
John Tyler

I say to myself, what would Jesus do, the choice is simple, McCain/Palin 08.

I find