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DEL.ICIO.USMcCain names Palin as running mate
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Republican candidate John McCain has named Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate for the White House.
McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, made the announcement at a Ohio rally that drew an estimated 15,000 people. Speculation had swirled for weeks that McCain would select former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut.
But McCain selected a woman in a clear attempt to lure disillusioned Hillary Clinton voters.
The Republicans would go against the Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Last night, Obama, in a historic moment, formally accepted the Democratic nomination before an estimated 80,000 people in Denver.
What do you think about a McCain-Palin ticket?
Did he make the right choice? Does it influence your decision whether or not to vote for the Republican ticket?
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By JT
August 29, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
He just lost my vote
By itsmorenamorena
August 29, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Who IS she? A former beauty queen?! Puhleeze….
By Eric
August 29, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
Awesome!!! McCain in a LANDSLIDE!
By Al from N Fulton
August 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Finally, something to be proud of as a Republican.
By the gringo
August 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
McCain just won the election with that pick. Final electoral count will be 405-133.
By Mr. Anderson
August 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Who? Other than wanting to rub one out, why is her selection anything good?
This is a Harriet Meirs kind of choice.
By sunshine and thunder
August 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
He made the right choice. Now there is at least one conservative running for a national office. The election is over. Too many people vote race, gender or looks.
Game, set, match.
By Kacie
August 29, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Who knows more about managing than a mom? I’m thrilled! She seems to have good experience in making government decisions and bringing about positive change. Can’t wait to find out more about her.
By Gwenola
August 29, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
McCain is the choice I don’t want. I personally feel that he didn’t make the right choice.
Go Barack!
By Erin Rogers
August 29, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Wow! Talk about throwing the election a curve ball! Just looked her up on wikipedia.org. Palin is a shark and an inspiration to women long before this development. I had some reservations about McCain being another GWB. But obviously that is not the case. What happened to the status quo white male republican. What a great pick!
By Christy
August 29, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Who came up w/ that genius choice? Definitly NOT McCain! I’m glad he has someone on his team w/ a brain.
By Goldie
August 29, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
McBush has now sewn up his ANTI-CHOICE credentials with American women now!
WOO-HOOOO!
By todd
August 29, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
over the fence and out of the park homerun for McCain…Obama can go pack to Chicago and all his anti-American associates.
By John Wilson
August 29, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
John McCain just assured his victory in November. With Sarah he as a Vice President that will stand beside him as a partner that will only make America stronger. Now we can sit back and watch the MSM try and tear her apart like they did to Hillery but it wont work this time.
We as a Nation are ready for either a woman or an African American as our leaders. It however this woman and not that African American.
This retired Marine stands strongly beside the McCain-Palin ticket.
Semper Fi America
Gunny J
By MARLON 99X
August 29, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
No it does not. Just because McCain picks woman VP really does not pull me to the repulican side at all now. Obama all the way for 2008.Obama new address will be the white house.
By Tee
August 29, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah Rep talk about in experience…HA …dont make me laugh….he is trying so hard he figures well the Dems have an African American let me throw my cards in I will get a woman….hahahaha…..YOU IDIOT….do you actually think you REP will support you 100% know ….I dont think so….if they do that when you kick the bucket we will have a woman president and you know they are against that TOTALLY …..here we go OBAMA/BIDEN 08
By jim
August 29, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
Methinks Big Mac has an eye for the lovlies
Jimmy
By Gwenola
August 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
He is only doing it to get female voters.
He won’t make it
By jane
August 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
I think it’s a GREAT choice! I wasn’t sure about a vote for McCain, but I feel much better now.
By j
August 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Good move. She is young, female, a strong conservative, and it’s hard to find fault with her. She adds youth and diversity to the McCain ticket. Dems weren’t expecting this, so they don’t have their critisisms ready, not to mention, they’re more afraid of critisizing a female. They’ve been poring over Romney’s and other candidates’ backgrounds to find fault, and they were totally unprepared for this. Smart choice.
By mp
August 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Could someone please explain the logic behind this choice as I’m just not seeing it. If he wanted a woman then why not Condoleezza Rice? That I could understand and be excited about. Maybe he asked her and she said no.
By Peadawg
August 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
It’s over baby! Obama just lost b/c he didn’t pick the Hilldabeast and McCain picked Palin.
McCain/Palin ‘08
By tim
August 29, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Oh my, I was voting republican until this? What was he thinking about. It really shows that desperate times call for desperate measures and that McCain is that.
By Goldie
August 29, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
McBush made the right choice for losing in November.
Sarah Palin: the next Dan Quayle for the Repugs. Another right-wing extremist for the 30% Club!
WOO-HOOOO!
By Hillary
August 29, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
McCain you are an idiot! I am disappointed in your selection……… What kind of experience does she have? Wow! You should have picked Romney. You just wrote your way to defeat!
By MrsBanks
August 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
HILARIOUS!!!! OBVIOUS ATTEMPT TO SWAY FEMALES…MORE DESPARATION…OBAMA/BIDEN IN ‘08…GET READY!!!!
By Sharon
August 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
He has just lost my vote!! I am so dissapointed!
By conservative mom
August 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Obvious conservative choice is a win for all. Now watch the Libs panic in desperation!
By Hey
August 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
So is this choice just for the election or to actually assist in leading the next 4 years? I feel this is pandering on the highest level. I have yet to really learn much about her, but my first reaction is that he just wants those former Hillary supporters who apparently only vote for women. I guess if you’re sexist and racist though it’s a tough year.
By Kathy
August 29, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
BRILLIANT!
By B-Bro
August 29, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
UH O looks who’s on the McCain Train. I would say the demos are going to look very bad trying to bash Gov. Palin….. Awoman that cares and she can get affairs in order, maybe starting off with congress
By brett
August 29, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Wow!!!!! Fantastic!!!! The election is a lock!!! I am so happy I can barely sit still. No more Obamanation!!! This was the wisest political move in decades. McCain-Palin in a landslide!!! Finally great news about our government, and Change you can really believe in!!!
By DeKalb Voter
August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Hump the fake Democratics on here..yeah you JT, Gwenola (that by the way is an Obama supporter name…duh)and itsmore. They know McCian just hit a homerun and this will garner him the Hillary heads that are on the fence with Obama. A brilliant move on the part of McCain, brilliant. She is an expert in engery and is new on the politcal scene and far, far less of a Washington insider than Biden. Thank-you McCain for proving you are a true Republican and Good Amercian. McCain just sealed the deal. I bet the Obama people are running around like Chicken Littles now. It will be McCain 2008 now…FOR SURE. This is real history !!!!!!!!!
By mrh
August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
This pandering is so obvious.
McCain’s main argument against Obama is his lack of experience, yet he chooses someone who has less than two years of experience as Governor.
If McCain dies, this woman will become President. Is that something she can handle?
Unfortunately, I don’t think the general public is intelligent enough to see what McCain is doing here.
By Tamra
August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
It is clear that he chose her to pick up disillusioned Hillary supporters. He could have made a much better selection yet he chose to make his decision solely on the Democratic ticket. This is sad and what is more sad is that many will fall for it….
By Matt - Alpharetta
August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
How can McCain show such failed judgment? Beauty Queen? Two years as governor of an out-of-touch state with a population the size of Macon, GA? I’m teaching the republicans a lesson and voting for Obama.
By Mike
August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
I think its pretty pathetic whoever wrote this piece would say its a clear attempt to lure women voters. She is a solid choice. Just can’t get away from the Democratic media.
By LJ
August 29, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Wait, wasnt Mccain’s arguement Obama lacked experience.
She is three years Obama’s junior, as well — and McCain has made much in recent weeks of Obama’s relative lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matters
OKie dokie..
What a goof ball!
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
I guess southerners only choice is Bob Barr. Pay attention Republicans in the south… you are becoming evermore irrellvant and out of touch with the rest of Ameirca.
By Vette
August 29, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Gee, a VP nominee in name only. She will not help him govern she’ll be a stool pigeon. To Hillary voters, if you fall for what is an obvilous insult to your intelligent and character, then you deserve FOUR AWFUL YEARS OF MCCAIN.
By KJ
August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Her inexperience is the only thing that gives me hesitation. The rest is excellent. She will increase McCain’s appeal to the disappointed Hillary supporters. She will help counter the Obama youth appeal. With McCain, you can now have youth without having a niave boob running the country. Since she has a child with Down’s, I’m guessing she is pro life. In the least, her decision to have the baby will set an incredible and sorely needed example to the nation,
By jimmy
August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Big Mac sure has an eye for the lovelies doesn’t he!!
By jd
August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
This makes me sick. We needed Romney and instead get somebody with no credentials. Is McCain joking? I guess now I will have to vote for Barr.
By Carolina
August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Mcain, has lost his damn mind, she has no experience. Badddddd!!!!! choice. I will not be voting this year.
By Orlando
August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
So when his ticker goes out, we got a 44 yr old broad running the country??? Get real!
By kmc
August 29, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
what a move on McCain’s part!!!!!!! He has my vote … it may be the same ole Washington politics but at least we know what to expect … Palin as a woman will be good for the ticket with McCain. Obama scares me … he reminds me of Carpathia….
By Hellbent
August 29, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
Hmm…what’s that smell? Could it be……..DESPERATION?
By BJ
August 29, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
Who didn’t see this coming? You’re kidding yourself if you think this choice in a running mate will sway the women who supported Hilary, think again.
See ya in November. Barack all the way.
By Ameer
August 29, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Funny to hear all these roses for a woman that has NO experiance. I thought the purpose of a VP was to pick someone who could be Presindent if needed. Are you kidding me!!!!!!
By Jogger
August 29, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go. You slapped the Democrats.
May the best man or woman win!!!!!!!!!!!
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
GAME OVER…
Obama/Biden wins with more than 350 electoral votes… LANDSLIDE…
Get a grip Republicans… this game is over, the fat lady just finished singing, you can put a fork in McCain he’s done.
By Peadawg
August 29, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Since I’m “racist” for bashing Obama/Biden…all you dems are sexist for bashing McCain/Palin
By DLowe
August 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Flip Flopper number #1. Sounds like desperation to me… and if you’re going to prove you’re ready to run a country the last thing we need is a person making desperation choices…
By Atlantan in NYC
August 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Mcain, how could you sell out to the conservatives? You are NO different than all other DC pols - do anything to get elected.
I have never given $$ to dems, but this McCain choice changed my mind.
I look forward to the VP debate/showdown
By diehard Obama/Biden fan
August 29, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
What could come off as a bold move is really an act of desperation!
This election have awoken the sleeping giants of America
Obama/Biden all the way!
I dont like Palidn because she have no experiences in Washington DC and she isn’t ethical.
No way No how No McCain/Palin
I refuse to go another 4 years of what we have been through the last 8 years!
Palin is just a puppet just like Cheney is!
McCain got big marbles for doing this!
But it will not work!
By kmc
August 29, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Palin may not have any experience BUT everyone wants to elect a president who has been in bed with the corrupt politics of Chicago … wake up people … quit drinking the Kool-aid
By Calvin G. sims, Sr.
August 29, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
She is a first term Governor (2 years in office) before that she was a city council woman and mayor in Alaska. As old and as feeble as McCain is, he could sneeze too hard and this woman will have come out of nowhere and become president.
He did this thinking that he would capture unhappy Hillary women, but they are just making noise. No way will they vote for candidates who will reverse Roe v Wade to say nothing of what they can do to the Supreme Court.
By erin
August 29, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
It feels a bit like a gimmick….Like he saw how passionate women were for Hillary and is just cashing in…..
Mcain is 72….Whoever is his VP has a serious chance of becoming president in the next 4 years if he is in office….
As a woman - I dont want a woman in office just for the sake of her being a woman - she still has to be the best candidate….
And I dont like seeing a woman used as a gimmick
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-I-O-N
This is a Harriet Miers pick… a Ferraro pick. Does McCain really think Palin has the experience to be CIF? Come on man… really?
Obama/Biden 2008 victory is now assured!!
Woooo hoooo!!!!
By John
August 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
McCain and Palin in the oval office hmmm? Here’s a man with a questionable romantic past who wants to hire a younger…not too bad looking female VP. I smell scandal.
By MARLON 99X
August 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
OMG…. I surely agree with that if he would have picked Condoleezza Rice as VP is a wrap.I would surely for the first time vote repulican,but Granted I wanted the dream ticket with Obama/Hilary.As a professional in the corporate world. I must go with my gay brothers and sisters, and vote for equal rights as well gay marriages. Obama/Biden…Hilary 2012!
By ok
August 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
If McCain wins, we’ll have a aging President with a 2-year governor a heart -beat away from the presidency? What???
By Matt Ryan Fan
August 29, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
John McCain just delivered this election to Obama.
Who is this Palin? Governor of Alaska? What a challenging role that must be .
A gun toting ultra conservative women. Yea, that hits home with the middle class!?!? NOT!
McCain clearly needed to play to his weakness which is the economy - Romney was the person to correctly balance the ticket.
I had recently made up my mind to vote for McCain but have gone back to undecided with this selection.
McCain is how old? 74? Would YOU want this women as the next President of the United States? I don’t….
By Smitty
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Choosing a woman…wise. Still, did he pick the right woman? She has been governor of Alaska for TWO years! She is 3 years YOUNGER than Obama. What if McCain has a stroke or worse? Does this woman really have the credentials to lead the country?
Please, if someone knows more help me out with this question!!!
By Sarah
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Look at the dems on here posting as Republicans. So funny. They are so worried. McCain one up’d them and they know it’s doom and gloom for the un-American Obama. Hillary is smiling at this. This is brilliance at it’s best. Sharon, you are not a Republican or a woman so stop trying to act like either and go back to work. Your guy Obama just lost, so deal with it Sharon…sir.
By Joe Schmoe
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Looks like the Obamabots are out in full force in this blog, even disgusing themselves as disgruntled repubs. All the Obamabots are going crazy, guess they should have picked the hilldabeast.
By Jim
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
She is not just another pretty face. Finally a true conservative on the ticket! Great move McCain!!
By Goldie
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Sarah Palin has stated she wants to overturn Roe v. Wade — try selling THAT to the majority of American women in November!
Great choice, McBush — you’ve lost in a landslide now.
By B. Brown
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Awesome pick for V.P. Both these candidates are Pro American and people that we can be proud of. Although the celebrities in LA will be sad, they will get over.
By Robert S
August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
This ticket has MY support.
I was worried that McCain’s VP choice would water down my already ho-hum attitude toward the 2008 election.
Until now I’ve considered my somewhat lukewarm support for McCain as a vote against Barrack Obama. I had hoped Hillary would’ve been the Democrat nominee.
This ticket works for me! I’m behind it 100%.
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Less than two years ago Palin was the mayor of a town with LESS THAN 10,000 people.
She is NOT QUALIFIED to be Commander in Chief… now way no how not even close.
McCain is DESPERATE… game over folks…
By brett
August 29, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Wow!!! I guess there won’t be any fist bumping in the White House now. Hoo-ray for a great selection!!!!
By Jason
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
While she has strong conservative credentials, the big question is going to be if she has enough experience for a position that is a heart beat away from the presidency… and let’s face it, with McCain’s health, that becomes a large issue.
Her governing experience is less than two years as governor of a state with a population less than that of the City of Charlotte and before that the mayor of a town of 8,000. She receives high marks for her performance in both jobs but being President of a superpower that has over 300,000,000 people is quite a different task than what she has experienced so far. She likely would have been a better pick eight to twelve years from now.
Will she be good for the ticket? It’s way too early to know for sure but this choice certainly makes things much more interesting.
By Satan
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Awesome, my plan is in full swing. My son will be elected in less than 3 months. Obama in ‘08
By AvondaleEstates
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Thank You, John McCain! You just handed the presidency to Obama on a silver platter. I guess you watched Obama’s presidential nomination acceptance speech last night and woke up this morning and realized Obama would make a better president than you, so you decided to help him out a little … no, a LOT! Someone please send McCain some reality pills.
By Nobama
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Brilliant. Without question, McCain just locked it up. It’s so refreshing to see a female leader who isn’t in that position because of her husband.
By Lon
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Ah the hypocrisy…
By Kim
August 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
I have been sitting here undecided because I was pulling for Hillary earlier in the year. I am a Republican, but I voted for Hillary last winter because she is a strong female leader. I am voting for McCain/Palin. I am proud he picked a female for his running mate; had Obama done the same he might have had a chance. Sarah Palin seems like a smart and ambitious women who pairs with McCain well.
By odurggin
August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
I am a Democrat and I think this is a wonderful choice. This is going to be a very close race. McCain’s choice is brilliant and as a student of public policy, this race is one for the history books. McCain may have a lot of Democrats choosing Republican ballots.
By DawgsWin
August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Great pick by McCain. This will get the Hilary voters along with other female voters that wanted Obama.
Funny how some here are basing their entire pick on who the VP is. Hahahaha, how could anyone vote for Obama if he has that corrupt Biden as his VP?
McCain/Palin 08
By diehard Obama/Biden fan
August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
LOL @ McCain’s choice to be VP
That is a bold choice but it reeks of true desperation of McCain!
Paltin does not have any Washington experience - have she been a Senator or heck even a Congresswoman then maybe it would be a dead heat all the way to the last state.
You want to talk about lack of experience - this is like asking a high school principal to take over an Ivy League College !!
Landslide Obama/Biden is going to shock the world!!
All i can say is “the sleeping giants have awoken in America”
By Georgia Gal
August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
I’m still not sure if I’ll vote for McCain or Obama, but one thing is for sure McCain got my attention with his VP pick. I’ll definetely be watching her speech next Wednesday and McCain’s speech next Thursday.
By Maria
August 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I’m a Mormon and adamant Romney supporter. Sarah Pallin will be awesome. We share the same values. I questioned McCain’s values on abortion but with this choice he will get my vote.
By pobird
August 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I’m confused. Did he pick her simply because she’s a womam or was it her vast amount of experience? Or will he do anything to sway Hillary supporters.
By Rich
August 29, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Poor choice, who is she anyway. He just picked her to get the woman’s vote. Obama/Biden is the ticket we don’t need four more years of the last eight.
What experience does she have as Commander and Chief should McCain die remember his age.
He just lost any chance he had at winning the office of President.
By Sunshine
August 29, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Here is something for you Liberal democrats. Obama (total of less than 5 months experience) for PRESIDENT and you think that is just Super. Palin(Former Mayor, Current Governor)only for Vice President and you think that its ridiculous. The Democratic Reaction is very typical of their lack of thinking or lack of ability to even think. Thank God there are more Republican Votes than Democratic Votes in this Election. Even some of the Democratic women will be voting for McCain/Palin because they are very intelligent voters, and realize the importance of this Election. Have a Happy Day
By al gore
August 29, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Dear Diehard Obama/Biden fan. You say Palin doesn’t have ethics? You mean like Carter, Clinton’s and Kennedy’s.
By Alaska????
August 29, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
She governed Alaska???? I mean Alaska????? Seroiusly…how much could it take to govern Alaska???? There goes his blow to experience…this just p** me off. I will now vote for the other side becausae this makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
By c - dub
August 29, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
NICE!!!
By Jenv
August 29, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Surprising pick… Didn’t see that coming at all BUT I really don’t think it’s gonna swing the Hillary pack. You can’t even compare the 2! What if the old wrinkly guy kicks the bucket and we are stuck with an inexperienced President who was mayor of Wasilla Alaska only 2 years ago?!? There is no way that he would have even considered choosing a man with those weak credentials! The American people will see through this lame sneaky tactic!
By DawgsWin
August 29, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
I thought Democrats said experience doesn’t matter? Typical.
By Selah
August 29, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
This pick exposes the desparation of the Republican party. A pick to pander to the disgruntled Hillary supporter. Only problem is he’ll get 3 million of the 18. Thanks McCain you just lost the election.
By NoBama 08
August 29, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Now that’s some change to believe in.
LANDSLIDE!
By Hokie4life
August 29, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Ok how can McCain bash Obama about experience and then pick a running mate that has less experience then Obama does???
By Ada,
August 29, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
I love how all of you that are talking about how she has no experience will be voting for Obama…who has even less…yes that makes sense…
By Winston Marrion IV
August 29, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Yeah!!! 4 more years of “Bushenomics!!” I’m making a mint in the oil futures!!! Great choice!!
By Jenn
August 29, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
I think McCain made the right choice. He needed a conservative on the ticket.
:] He just earned my vote.
By Goldfish
August 29, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Cannot wait to put my McCain/Palin sticker on my Cobb county car.
By Tina
August 29, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
2 years experience as a Governor does not make a Vice President. Bad choice.
McCain just lost my vote.
By ATLWOMEN
August 29, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
FINALLY! I love it. And I am another Hillary supporter that is voting McCain!
Palin has been on the list for months. Several articles months ago were published about her as the MCCain’s VP, even BEFORE Hillary officially lost to B.HusseinObama. McCain obviously has had this on his list for a long time and I am happy to see it.
McCain Palin - Absolutely! This did it!
By Huh?
August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Even if he picked the best VP candidate of all time I still couldn’t bring myself to vote for another republican. She’s the governor of Alaska and wants to build the biggest natural gas pipeline in the world, but they say she’s tough on big oil. WHATEVER! Washington wants her in pocket so they can pillage Alaska’s resources. As for Gov. Palin she seems like a strong woman and I am all for strong women figuring out a way to have it all. However, she just had her 5th child a few months ago who has down syndrome. How is she going to campaign with 5 children and home and a special needs child???
By mary
August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
good choice Mr. McCain. You just got my vote !!
By Lukewarm
August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Her experience seems a little light for the VP of someone his age. And in my surburbia there aren’t a lot of women who are lifelong members of the NRA or would even ponder having 5 kids in this day and age. But it’s an exciting choice and the old white haired dude needs some excitement!
By MZ
August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Is this a joke? Has to be. Our country do not need drama queen they need OBAMA!
By carol
August 29, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Should have chosen a known proven person. With only 66 days to get to know her, there’s not enough time. Not a good choice.
By Curtis
August 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
This is a wonderful choice! The republican ticket is now very well-rounded and complete!
By stillp
August 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
It’s over, McCain won. And might I just add, you can literally smell the fear from all the dems in this thread. OMG HE IS SO DESPURITT, LOL. Keep dreaming, Obamatrons. He made the smartest political move possible and you know it.
By InnerCityGOP
August 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
YESS! I am impressed. Good move by McCain team. But, don’t put that lady in the background. She needs to be up front and involved. AND she will be. Check out HER history.
By osama-obama
August 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
Guess there goes the basketball court that was going in the most important building in the USA or the world. Sorry Obama, can go play basketball somewhere else.
By Indy
August 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
I wouldn’t call myself a hardcore Democrat or even a Democrat for that matter. However, I just can’t see how a woman can be a Republican.
By Hannah
August 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
Thank you, John McCain. I was already planning to vote Republican, albeit reluctantly (my vote a necessary, rather joyless action against Democrats) but now I can and will enthusiastically vote FOR McCain-Palin. What a relief — I can smile on election day!
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
How many of you Republicans have been runnign around for the last 3-6-9 months saying Obama is not qualified to be Commander in Chief? Now you are cheering this choice… rally you have got to be kidding me. There is no way this person should be a heartbeat away from being president. She was the mayor of a town with LESS THAN 10,000 people LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIE SHE WAS IN IRAQ?
You Republicans have lost your minds… ditto heads… that’s what you are ditto heads.
By X
August 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
O.K, let me understand something, Barack is not experienced enough to be President but this “first” term govenor is (in the event that something should happen to the McCain). Another bad judgement call in a long list for McCain. Barack should be thrilled….McCain just handed him the presidency. And why not chose Condoleezza Rice? A black woman with experience in world affairs?
By Lauren
August 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
Although we all know it is a ploy, the GOP is just plain brilliant. Once Obama picked Biden, me and my husband discussed how McCain would choose a woman to cash in on all the disgruntled Hillary supporters and lo and behold, he did. The dems are completely ridiculous. Superdelegates?, slapping Michigan and Florida in the face, not choosing the person with 18 million votes…… It’s like an awful circus show and everyone should be fired. I am an independent turned dem turned independent. I really wish I could support the GOP just for their pure intelligence and logic (I am however strongly against the war). I don’t always agree with their decisions but they are always executed flawlessly. The dems have a lot to learn.
By jujubee
August 29, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!! I AM SO JAZZED!!!
By karen
August 29, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Am not sure what to think of his choice. It really came out of left field. I do understand why he did not choose Condoleza Rice as she is so closely associated to Bush and Iraq. This choice is either a brilliant move or a big disaster. I think I will wait to find out more about her. I do think we need to vote based on the issues and not the choice of VP. This will be an exciting 2 months.
By An educated voter
August 29, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
A smart move by McCain to woo the woman voters, however, extremely hypocritical. A woman who has only a few years experience, conservative brings little room to grow as a nation (which we desperately need). I don’t know about anyone else, but personally I would like to be able to go to sleep without worrying that I won’t be able to afford to heat my house, pay my college/master loans, and that my child is going to be supported. I do not live above my means, but my means are being sucked dry by policies that don’t care.
By brett
August 29, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
Let’s see if I have it right, Some of you are complaingin about Mccain’s pick because of lack of experience. Hmmmm. Obama has never sponsored or co-sponsored any amendments before the senate, state or federal, has missed 4 out of 5 votes in the Senate. And has nothing to offer but a phrase.
Palin, has wiped out corrupt politicians in Alaska, Pro-gun, Pro-Life, against big oil. Hmmm
And you have doubts this will be a landslide. Pull the dark glasses off, cause you’re not blind. This was a great move.
By Sthomp
August 29, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
What a bad choice for the Repub’s, they do not stack up against the Dem’s. Infact she is under investigation for trying to tamper in her sisters marriage gone bad and trying to get her sisters husband fired from the force.. DO YOU WANT SOMEONE UNDER HANDED LIKE THIS TO BE IN CHARGE??? MCCAIN DID NOT PICK ROMNEY OR OTHERS BECAUSE THEY WOULD OVER SHADOW HIS OLD LITTLE SELF.
By Sunshine
August 29, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Diehard, what do you think Biden is. Nothing but a puppet for obama. He got so few votes in the primaries. Man, that was really popular wasn’t it LOL AND, Biden was picked to ‘balance’ the ticket, meaning that the democrats are confirming that Obama has NO experience. Do you want his hand on the Nuclear button????? What the heck are you thinking????????
By Rod
August 29, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Wow!!! So McCain picks a woman to so-called get the Hillary vote. How disrespectful and arrogant to think that women are so stupid they will vote for anyone who has a (vj).
Hillary is defenately a valid candidate for president or vice president. Not because she is a woman but because she is quaified and experienced. Can’t say the same about McCains choice.
Didn’t McCain say he was about substance? Then why is he pulling this stunt? Make you wonder….more of the same.
I think Barack’s chances of going into the White House just grew astronomically. Thanks GOP. I never thought I’d see the day when a black man became president. We owe it all to you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
By Andrew
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
WOW, after trying to pin down inexperience all summer on Obama he picks someone with even less experiance, who is literally in bed with the oil corporations, and is facing an ethics violations investigation. Typical Republican, easy choice for McBush.
Obama Biden ‘08
By NoLongerUndecided
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
He just lost my vote too. The move smacks of desperation.
She has less leadership experience than even Obama; can’t imagine her as President in the event McCain were to become incapacitated.
By diehard Obama/Biden fan
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Dear AL Gore
YOU ARE DEAD WRONG -
Palin is a Bush Clone!
By AL
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
I’m surprised that with McCain’s rhetoric about Obama being inexperienced, he picked a running mate with a total lack of any relevant experience just to have a woman on the ticket. The VP is one heartbeat away from being president. Does anyone seriously think Sarah Palin can handle that job? Obama’s selection of Joe Biden was a much wiser choice for America, and I have MUCH more confidence in the Democratic ticket now. Go Obama!
By Kellie
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Sarah Palin has a 4-month-old baby who has Down Syndrome and she’s running for vice-president? Where are her priorities? So much for the GOP family values…
By NoLongerUndecided
August 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
He just lost my vote too. This move smacks of desperation.
She has less leadership experience than even Obama; can’t imagine her as President in the event McCain were to become incapacitated.
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Hey Sunshine, the your head out of the sand. There ARE MORE DEMOCRATS than Republicans who will vote in this election. Stop listening to Rush and think for youself… try it some time. Really you Republicans in Georgia are living on a different planet.
By Impressed
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
I think it’s hilarious how many of you Obama fans are spouting off about Palin’s lack of experience. That is one of the funniest cases of “plank eye” that I’ve ever seen. (Take the plank out of your own eye before commenting on the speck in someone else’s…bit of biblical wisdom there.)
Get real, people. I’ll take two years’ experience as governor over the 100-something days in Congress that Obama has. He is the least-experienced person in this race, BY FAR.
I think McCain made one of the most brilliant political moves ever. And as a 40-ish soccer mom, I am LOVING the idea of a soccer mom VP!
By mamamia
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
NICE CHOICE
By Kellie
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Sarah Palin has a 4-month-old baby who has Down Syndrome and she’s running for vice-president? Where are her priorities? So much for the GOP family values…
By TIMEFORCHANGE
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
For the people jumping at this, you might want to go and check out her record for the state of Alaska. She has gone against waisted spending, shut down earmarks, gone against corruption, and she is for less government, lower taxes, more drilling along with (and thats the statement along with) energy conservation and new fuels. You know I think finally we might be heading in the right direction. I was really looking but I do like this choice. She is much much more for America and the people then any of the other candidates. We have a winner here. Just ask Alaska people and see what they say.
By David
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
This is a helluva pick… she has more executive experience than Obama and Biden COMBINED. She knows the struggles of balancing work and family. She is a reformer and a Washington outsider.
She is the slayer of the “Bridge to Nowhere”.
Now the fine folks at CNN are carrying Obama’s water by criticizing Palin because she has a disabled child and the child needs a lot of attention. Would they ever make such a criticism of a MAN? Of course not.
Be afriad, Obamaniacs. Be very afraid…
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Hey Sunshine, the your head out of the sand. There ARE MORE DEMOCRATS than Republicans who will vote in this election. Stop listening to Rush and think for youself… try it some time. Really you Republicans in Georgia are living on a different planet.
By sunshine and thunder
August 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
She is the ONLY candidate on either ticket to have any executive experience at all.
By Manny
August 29, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Sarah Palin? Who?
The same Sarah Palin that’s Ted Stevens’ homegirl? The same one that is under investigation itself?
John McCain just lost the election. Obama picked Joe Biden. John McCain picked Sarah Polin. The better judgement goes to Obama.
Also, he couldn’t get a better female candidate for VP than Sarah Palin? No Kay Bailey Hutchinson? No Condi Rice? No Meg Whitman?
And didn’t she endorse Obama’s Energy Plan?
This pick is TERRIBLE!!!
By jethro
August 29, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
McBush just lost his mind and the election. Good riddance. He needs to go back to one of his luxury condos and sip on a cool one.
By RL
August 29, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
DawgsWin, I’ll take Obama’s and Biden’t experience and judgement over McCain/Palin every day. She was the mayor of a town with 10,000 people less than two years ago. Really… you live in a different reality.
By Geary
August 29, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
Before you talk do some research. Look at how much good she has done for Alaska. She has just made McCain worth taking a second look at.
By Mike
August 29, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
“By Alaska????
She governed Alaska???? I mean Alaska????? Seroiusly…how much could it take to govern Alaska???? There goes his blow to experience…this just p** me off. I will now vote for the other side becausae this makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.”
Yeah, I mean Alaska is no Arkansas (Clinton) or New Hampshire (Dean).
God knows it doesn’t match Obama’s lengthy record.
By Beaux
August 29, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
I love the absolute opinions vetted here - “absolutely a win for Obama”; “absolutely a win for McCain”. Whichever way it goes, one thing is for sure - McCain has shown us by this choice that he does not have much respect for the intelligence of the American people.
By wOWEE
August 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
It’s great to see truth spoken here; THAT THE ONLY REASON THIS WOMAN IS A VP PICK IS TO STEAL WOMEN VOTERS AND NOT THAT SHE CAN ACTUALLY RUN THE COUNTRY.
So… “experience” is a big deal, yet you place an individual with 2 years of experience and 44 years old one heartbeat from the presidency?? You can’t be serious John..You will be exposed even more now. Good thing Barack is well versed in running against a female opponent. You are only banking on Joe Biden saying something offensive to the female sensibility during a VP debate. This will backfire John.
By Peter
August 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
It doesn’t really matter to me who McCain picks as a running mate. He’s still a disaster. Obama is clearly the better candidate.
We’re offered two different directions for the country. Obama’s is right, McCain’s is wrong. There’s a lot more you can say about it than that, but that’s the clear choice here.
Obama/Biden ‘08
By Eric
August 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
To all of you 70%’rs.
(I don’t understand why you’re proud of this..70% of the people in the U.S don’t have a college degree.. I guess that explains everything).
Definiton of desperation is selecting someone who knows and has publicly proclaimed that you are not up the job to be you’re running mate.
Biden was lying then, or he’s lying now.. it makes no difference.
By thracer
August 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Ironic, isn’t it? The Democrats have an inexperienced presidential candidate, so they choose an experienced VP. The Republicans have an experienced presidential candidate, so they choose an inexperienced VP.
McCain/Biden, anyone?
She is pretty hot, though!
By Mark
August 29, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
McCain/Palin 2008 = Victory 2008!!
By Ed
August 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
Well, was leaning toward McCain, but maybe not now. Considering he’s one bad POW flashback away from the grave, I want a VP that has some experience. He may shore up the right, and get some additional support from women, but he probably just lost my vote.
By ric2581
August 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
After watching Obama sound more like Jesse Jackson and less like John Kennedy and choosing a divisive windbag mate in Biden. I was contemplating not voting this campaign. This pick was a fantastic strategy with bvenefits. Coincidentlaly she is the only one on all tickets that has experience balancing a budget and dealing with bipartisan approval. I am runnign down to the young republicans office adn getting on this band waggon. The next 60 day swith the liberal media will flesh things out for all of us but I think she will rise to the top. Looking back 4 years ahead it really is who you want to be president adn we have to look at the vp’s. I dont see Obama or Mcain making the end of their term…
By What?
August 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
ATLWOMEN
Nice try! I think everyone on here knows that you are not a woman. Just another angry old white guy!
By Earl
August 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
The Democrats are scared chytless and they know it. McCain just won the election. Obama, you are history and bad history at that.
By PN
August 29, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Thank you, John McCain, for undermining your own message and own campaign.
By CommunistAJC
August 29, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Goodbye socialists! Hello 4 more years. Mccain just rallied the base.
By Hellbent
August 29, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
I am stupified at the “Conservative” Republican thought process. How can anyone with even a modicum of intelligence look at the current situation in this country and still hold on to their “conservative” beliefs? I used to be a “Conservative” Republican, but washed my hands of the whole thing following “W’s” fist term in office. I’m disgusted that I ever used to think that way.
All of you people who consider themselves “Conservative” should really look into your hearts and ask yourself why you feel that way, is because you believe that deep down in your hearts that what has been going on is right or that you’ve just been told that’s how you’re supposed to think. I’m not a “Christian”, but I know from everything I’ve been taught that your Jesus would never support your idealology in a million years. He would be in there with the Democrats doing whatever he could to ease human suffering and furthering the idea that if we help each other we will make this nation stronger.
GO OBAMA!!
By RamblinLonghorn
August 29, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
It’s a desperate pick. He could pick Romney because of the animosity generated between the two in the primary.
I hope the McCain campaign plans on giving up the whole, “He isn’t experienced” mantra. Palin has been on the “national” scene (if you can call governor of Alaska “national”) for less than 2 years. They picked her because
1) she’s a woman 2) she’s young 3) she pleases the conservative base.
Can anyone honestly see this as anything other than a transparent attempt to grab the so called Clinton PUMAs
By jwatl
August 29, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Absolutely a GREAT VEEP Pick McCain has made in selecting Gov Sarah Palin!! Palin is tough; very intelligent; is a conservative with COMMON SENSE; a MOM with one child with a disability; a son who enlisted in the US Army; and is young with a LONG future! Know that there are some Democrats at this moment scratching their heads and asking, “Why didn’t Obama pick Hillary???” Think the Democrats have — again — OUTSMARTED THEMSELVES!!
(Wonder if Obama will bring up a ‘no experience’ argument?? HOPE HE DOES!)
By willie
August 29, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Awesome choice! Got not only my vote, but this Conservative will work to get them elected!
By Bullwinkle's choice
August 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Maybe if I were a moose I’d be impressed, but c’mon..Alaska?! It’s not even a real state…they pay you to live there.
There are more people in the city of Atlanta than the whole state of Alaska…guess it leaves her plenty of time to hunt and fish though.
We’ll see if she’s got the grapes to make it all the way to the election without crumbling.
I don’t think McCain thought this through…looks like the beginning of dementia.
By GSUfan
August 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
To diehard Obama/Biden fan,
Palin doesn’t ethics? How much do you know about Sarah Palin?
She has more ethics than the sum total of the DNC. Her husband actually works for a living…..something you probably know little of.
Open your eyes before you open your mouth.
By Greg
August 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
FANTASTIC!!
After 8 years of hands on experience in the VP role, she’ll be ready to take the mantle in 2016.
Just guaranteed 16 years of true LEADERSHIP!
By David
August 29, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Palin sounds like the new Dan Quayle to me…
By Dollarbill
August 29, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
The pick has the Obama people worried.. why else would they be on here running multiple posts.
Say hello to the first female President right here.. she will impress. I can’t wait to hear her speak. Not bad looking either. Tough governor. Takes no prisoners.
Ask what the Alaskan people think about her?? They love her. How many Republican Governor’s were elected in the last election?? She DID.
By Dawn
August 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
As an Independent and a woman, I am totally disgusted by McCain’s choice for VP. After the GOP’s obsession with Obama’s “lack of experience”, the choice of a “token skirt” with even less experience screams hypocrisy
By brett
August 29, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
She has such a clean record. How can any woman not want to vote for her. OK the blacks are upset that they won’t win. We got that. Perfect gamemanship. Out-manuevered again. Just goes to show who has better judgement again. Go McCain-Palin!!!
By Mike
August 29, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Whoops, I meant to say that Dean was Gov of that other large, diverse and important state, Vermont.
I loev seeing all of the angry liberals jump all over this woman that few of us know anything about. Just further evidence that the angry liberals on this board are driven by partisan hatred, not reasoned decisions.
By Hokie4life
August 29, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Regardless of her experience she is mini Bush. Do we really want another 4 yrs of that? …God forbid something happens to McCain, then we are back where we started.
By BT fan
August 29, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
This pick completely removes any feel Obama will win in November. it will cut in not only the women votes, but 30 and younger voters, Good selection and I know Hillary is really p* now, her legendary story was just blown out the Alaskan Pipeline..
By Fabulous
August 29, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
That was such a fantastic choice. Pure genius. Why anyone says they are changing thier vote is beyond me??? What in the world, are you all against a strong woman with opinions? She is highly intelligent, she is a female, and she is young, so that makes her input even that much more vital! If the woman can handle all the challenges life has handed her and be this productive, shame on anyone for doubting her. She has been on the list of possible running mates, but no one gave her any attention at all because they were stuck on Romney-shame on anyone doubting this phenomenal duo. Everyone saying you are changing your votes, you need to do a bit of reading and research, and stop listening to one news channel for all of your information. The media is biased. You have to do some digging to get all the facts, and if you are too lazy to do that, then leave your vote where it belongs, in a mock election!
By Aj
August 29, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Obama is a Joke! the only people that want him to win are the folks that are just getting by and looking for the goverment to help them out. He has never gone in to detail on how he plans to acomplish all the things that he says he wants to do. For those of us who have high six figure incomes like my self, i really don’t feel like paying 55 or 60% of my income to the goverment.
By Serious Thinker
August 29, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
McCain and this lady must be insane… she just had a baby last year with a disability. How in the world does she plans on juggling the job of caring for the baby and focus on being the VP. McCain had a good idea in selecting a female; however, he should have chosen a qualified female. I think McCain is a good man, but he is surely out of touch with the real world. Women have worked to hard in the country toward equity to have some retired beauty queen to be placed on ticket overlooking other qualified women. I voted for Obama on Super Tuesday and will surely be voting for him again in November. The great thing about America is that we do not have to agree (except if you GW Bush). We have focused too much on who is good and who is wrong in this campaign. The Bible explains to us that none is good but the Father. God will be the final decider in this election. Due note that the good word tells us that the first will be last and the last will be first. Those of you who have read their Bible understand exactly what I am referring to in my statement.
By Chris
August 29, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Well, I’d rather have someone taking “on-the-job” presidential training as a VP with previous executive experience rather than as President with no previous executive experience. This will be great. She does have some executive experience, is a Washington outsider (which seems to be what most people want) and if the time comes that she has to step in as president she will have had time as VP to gain more experience and guidance and will still have McCains people around her for support. McCain’s experience/knowledge + Palin’s non-Washington insider status, ideas, youth = victory
By SD
August 29, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
To you democrats, aka as underachievers who are spouting off that McCain just lost your vote, you never intended to vote for him. Idiots. Just as I would never vote for the Rev Wright Muslim Obama and the idiot he picked as his running mate, Biden. Biden has tried to be President no less that four times and he has always been the first to drop out of the race due to a total lack of interest to see Joe Hairplug Biden in the Oval Office. Nice job you all did of putting lipstick on the pig Michelle Obama but at the end of the day she still smells like bacon. And Oprah cried her fake eyelashed off. lol. Too bad she didn’t cry her fat butt off. Want to see into the future and what an Obama Presidency would be like, look at Clayton County. 98% of Clayton County supports Obama!
By Leona
August 29, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
well…well…well…
a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.
I ain’t mad-but isn’t this REALLY obvious, but then again what is wrong with obvious.
This is the best election series EVER - anywho, this journey is something too amazing.
By WoW!
August 29, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
Experience. Right? LOL. Trying to get the Hillary vote. Oh please. People see through this one. Just like the Republicans to get a token. Clarence Thomas and nor Palin. 8 is enough!
By bleuskies
August 29, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
This is a complete insult to intelligent people- I can see the majority of people on here ranting about this choice are Completly out of touch with reality or are just plugging away at life, blindly. JM has made a very large mistake proving how out of touch with america he is. I have totally lost my faith in the republican party- this was the straw that broke the camels back- I’m too snmart to fall for this insulting choice. I read all there is about Palin in under 3 minutes- her bio on wikepedia- Disasterous- JM is completly dilusional
By willie
August 29, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
Brilliant choice by McCain. Its also hilarious to see all these Obamamanics posting negative comments about the choice…shows the choice has them really upset..and it should. The choice for president just got easier.
By LS
August 29, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
One thing for sure. Who ever wins this election will be a first. We will either have a 1st Lady VP or we will have a first black/white man. (Yes, Obama is half white. let’s not forget that)
By R U Serious?!?!?
August 29, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
What is McCain drinking on? What are his advisors drinking on? So if anything were to happen to McCain as president THIS is the choice we are left with? Jesus take the wheel! She was a beauty queen and has only been governing Alaska for 2 years! Alaska! Alaske! Not a Florida, Texas, New York, Ohio, but ALASKA! So what experience does she have. If you wanted a woman are you telling me this was the most qualified Republican woman? Jesus take the wheel! I am utterly DISSAPPOINTED and will more than likely either not vote or vote Obama. McCain should have NEVER been the nominee in the first place and the he pulls this STUPID stunt. Heck, at least Hillary had some experience and seemed competent enough to do the job. All I can do is shake my head in DISGUST!
By Craig
August 29, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
The very first important decision that comes from a candidate for president is that of his running mate. This person must be ready at any minute to become the president. Who would you feel better with? Coming from an indepedent i would say that Barack made the correct choice and John did not. He just gave the election to the democrats. Just to pick a VP because she is a women is pandering to the Hillary voters. Hillary actually had ideals, and and agenda. Palin was quoted as saying that she “does not even know what the VP does”
Not a good first choice!!!!
By rarehoneybear
August 29, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Hahaha!!! Yes repubs go ahead…fall in line and pretend like you’re happy with this choice. We know you’re not and everyone knows you’re doing it to save your conservative face because that’s exactly how you all operate.
This was a desperation and pandered choice on behalf of McCain and most intelligent people can see that. Repubs have bashed Obama on the inexperience angle the entire campaign season, so McCain goes out and chooses a person with even less experience and does nothing to shore up his lack of experience??? Wow!
Have any of you read her bio or know anything about her? If you had, you wouldn’t be on here shouting with glee. Yes, she will appeal to people, but those are people that intended to vote repub anyway…ultra-conservatives. McCain’s not going to win any new voters with this choice (even though she’s a female). In fact, women should be insulted because it’s obvious she’s being used as a pawn to pander to women. That’s what repubs do, play to the least common denominator. shakes head If it’s not the fear angle, it’s the “hey look at me…I have a woman on my ticket” angle. LOL!!
Please get your collective heads out of the clouds and make sure you show up here after the debates begin!!!
By MM
August 29, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Who? A woman? smart move if he thinks that Hilary’s supporters are going to vote for him now. At this point, I think everybody’s mind is made up as to who they’re voting for. REPUBLICANS HAS GOT TO GO. EIGHT IS ENOUGH
By Alaska
August 29, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
This is a response to Mike who quoted me
Yeah, I mean Alaska is no Arkansas (Clinton) or New Hampshire (Dean).
God knows it doesn’t match Obama’s lengthy record.
You’re absolutely right it’s not Arkansas (Clinton) or New Hampshire (Dean). It doesn’t compare to those states in anyway.
NH -Population Ranked 41st in the US Total 1,315,828 (2007 est.) 1,235,786 (2000)
Arkansas - Population Ranked 32nd in the US - Total 2,834,797 (2007 est.)
Alaska - Population Ranked 47th in the US - Total 683,478 (2007 est.)
You’re absolutely right, she governed a place ranked 47th in population. Doesn’t take much to govern. I will not be apart of another mistake, not this time. I will be casting my ballot for Obama this time. Obama + Biden has a far greater experience in the economy than the lack of knowledge that McCain has admitted too and goodness…the 2 years experience that she’ll bring to the table.
By Sheree
August 29, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
If there was any doubt that McCain is out of touch, this choice confirms that McCain doesn’t get it. Poor McCain, he still thinks that this election is about LOOKS. So he chooses a beauty queen. He thinks the same process that goes into vice presidential selection is one that’s he used to pick his prop (the wife). Well, McCain. It’s not about looks it’s about work experience, knowledge and good judgment. If he had chosen Condoleezza Rice—well okay. But a first-time 1 and 1/2 year Gov from a state the size of Macon, GA. McCain. This is slap to all accomplished, professional women! McCain just doesn’t get!
By Kent
August 29, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Talk about your rock stars! And what’s all the negativity about her being a beauty queen. Dowdy doesn’t make a pol any smarter.
By Lukewarm
August 29, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Both the Pres and VP debates will pit foreign policy experienced old goats against young no-experienced whipper snappers. Could be that will cancel those issues out altogether and the economy will get the attention it deserves.
By It's over
August 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
Checkmate !!!!
By Oprah
August 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
I smell bacon.
By NIKK
August 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
What an insult to women in our country that he would pick a “TOKEN” woman. Does he think women in America are so stupid that we would vote for just any woman?
By laughinhard
August 29, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Pander, pander, PANDER. McCain trying to get women voters, and throws Romney and Pawlenty under the bus. He’s flip flopped every which way on so many issues. Does he truly stand for ANYTHING anymore? She is an inexperienced woman…and he put her on his ticket because of her gender. Hillary voters aren’t THAT clueles…..
By Dean
August 29, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
I was leaning toward Obama untill he picked Biden. Then I was looking more and more into McCain’s policies to see if he would be a better choice. However, with this pick for VP it really looks like he picked someone to fit a puzzle. A woman to draw Clinton Supporters, Pro-life to bring in conservatives, and someone with oil experinece to help with offshore drilling. She was a mayor, then an employee of a natural gas company, then governor for two years. The fact that McCain is old and has a history of cancer makes her likelihood of getting to the Presidency scary as heck. I’ll continue to look but I’m much more likely to vote for O’Bama with this choice.
By Hillary #1
August 29, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
As a Hilary supporter I am glad that I have someone that I want to elect to the executive office this November. I thought it was all over the past few days but now we have a real choice for president and vice-president, McCain and Palin.
By CB
August 29, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Do you idiot Obama supporters realize that she has two more years of executive experience than both your overrated candidate and his blowhard VP choice?
By Victor S.
August 29, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Is Mrs. Palin really ready to become President of the U.S. Senate in a few months? Get real!
By Ralph
August 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
She is still a stupid right wing GOP nut, just like McCain. Four more years of ANY GOP President is not acceptable. They have ruined the country for the past 8 years.
If Florida’s Governor hadn’t manipulated the ballots in 2000 then we wouldn’t be as messed up as we are today.
By Intown Conservative
August 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
She looks good coming and going. I think it is a very good pick.
By Obama Supporter
August 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
I am a HUGE Obama supporter. I like his platform and all that he stands for. But, as a woman, a strong woman at that, I like Palin’s resume. I like her background, excluding the beauty pageant experience, and I must admit that I am excited by McCain’s choice.
By Obama missed
August 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
You see now…this is where Obama failed to ‘get it’ with the American people. We wanted HIllARY on the ticket. One way or another. She meant significant change. Instead, he chose an old democrat that has been down the path one to many times.
Obama missed the boat by not picking HILL. It will cost him the election.
By rustylynn
August 29, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
the pick is knocking B. Hussein Obama off the headlines and will draw disgruntled Hillary supporters….what a stroke of genius
By gR
August 29, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
She’s a pawn in Mc Cain’s game. Ready to lead? I think not!
By Mark
August 29, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
Everyone who is saying that this is a great choice is forgetting that the VP has to be ready to lead this country if something happens to the President. As a McCain supporter, I am dissapointed. I hope she avoids more than one debate with Biden.. Romney would of brought more to the table. She brings nothing except her gender. I gues its a good political move but a bad judgement move.
By Leona
August 29, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!
THIS A FREAKIN’ EXCITIN’ ‘LECTION YEAR!
THANKS, FOR THIS IS ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.
SHOW ME WHAT YOU WORKIN’ WIT!
By Chasie
August 29, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Well, McBush, McSain or whatever you want to call him has finally decided to throw in the towel. He know he is going to lose! This is his way of bowing out gracefully. He knows that he will not win with this woman!! I really feel sorry for him and his supporters. He ran a good race, he fought a good fight, but it is over!!
By Larry
August 29, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
McCain is patronizing the Hillary supporters who were dissappointed because she didn’t win the nomination. He believes that they will vote for any woman. Some of them will be ignorant enough to do so, but I believe that most will see through his superficiality.
By Dean
August 29, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
On second thought, someone above mentioned a token skirt. I like that. How about a new campaign slogan. “A chicken and a token skirt in every pot”. No way I can refuse it! No Way!
By Not sure about this
August 29, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
I understand this is all strategic. McCain is trying to leveraged the playing field by attempting to pull at the heart-strings of women voters. He had so many choices to choose from… so many solid leaders within the republican party that could have solidified he candidancy for president. Does he care about the country or does he only care about winning at any cost w/ the american people picking up the bill? Obama may not have much washington experience, but he chose someone who does… he chose someone who could challenge & balance him and make his administration stronger and McCain chose someone who could possibly help him win a few votes and not help his administration. he may not want her to help within his administration ideals and may just relegate her to small duties. i’m not impressed, but i was hoping for a solid vp choice; no disrespect to his choice, becuz i think she is lovely. i guess we can’t call obama out of experience anymore.
By Proud to be an American
August 29, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
What’s wrong with Alaska? Just because it is less populated than other states, does that mean you cannot lead as well as someone from a state with more people. Another thing, Sara has been in politics of some form or another since 1992. Obama since 1997. who has more experience years wise?
By RamblinLonghorn
August 29, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Gotta think that with Romney and Lieberman out of play, Michigan and Florida are given a nudge in Obama’s direction.
By MrLiberty
August 29, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
I am so happy to live in a country where the color of your skin or the type of your genetalia is the most important factor when it comes to deciding a president.
WHAT ABOUT PRINCIPLES PEOPLE??????
By Edward
August 29, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Obama who? He sure got knocked out of the news fast. How many fakes can you get on a blog? None of these people saying McCain lost their vote intended to vote for him. They are for the racist anti-amercian muslim and his bitter half. Go away you cyber dragqueens faking as women and get back to your minimum wage jobs you democratic losers. Go save Clayton County. Obama needs to be on the school borad there.
By Paula
August 29, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Joe Biden will eat her lunch and dinner during the VP debates. WTH was McCain thinking?
By Rebecca
August 29, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
Being strongly PRO-LIFE, I knew I was going to vote for McCain even before his announcement was made. Not an easy decision considering I’m not for the Iraq war. Plus, I also miss out on helping to “make history” with the democrats. Now, I get to make history after all with McCain-Palin!!
By 2BFREE
August 29, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
Hillary better watch out. This is one that Bill will gladly get behind..or in front, on top…lol.
I know the choice was more political, but I think she is what the White House needs and she adds a little more flavor to an already historical election.
By Susan
August 29, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
Still the politics of religion, gender, and race. He is trying to drive wedges instead of uniting. Watch Obama’s speech instead of waiting to see what talk radio tells you to think.
By Independent Thinker
August 29, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
As an Independent, I’ve been waiting for a sign … from either party. Obama’s speech was enlightening, just not in a good way. It is becoming ever more apparent that he is a Socialist with a silver tongue. Not to mention the audacious marketing blitz that was the finale of the DNC. I mean, is the guy running for PUBLIC office or performing a half-time show at the Super Bowl. This does not impress me, in fact, it reminds me of televangicals, with their fanatical ideals and persuasive speech patterns that makes everyone drink more Koolaide.
McCain has his issues, too. But, Palin is exciting. I’ve known about her for almost a year and have been quite impressed — although she is pro-life and I’m not. She is the average family (unlike Obama or McCain). She doesn’t just talk the talk, she is for fiscal responsibility, ethics (which Washington has very little of at the moment) and domestic energy.
I’ve been waiting for something, and this was it … the sweet smell of V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Well, maybe now, the media will actually have someone to oogle over and stop making doe eyes everytime the talk about Obama - it really is getting old.
By mom of 3
August 29, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
I am thrilled! Not because he picked a woman, but because he picked someone who isn’t afraid to take on the “business as usual” types even in her own party. I think this will be a strong ticket with McCain’s experience both domestic and foreign and his running mate’s willingess to speak up for change. We need REAL CHANGE in Washington, not just Obama’s rhetoric of style and no substance.
Besides, she’s a mom of 5 who is running the state of Alaska and her home. She knows how to juggle things and to stand up for herself.
By wonderwoman
August 29, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
Some women may vote for McCain/Palin because the VP is female, but how diffent is that than MOST blacks will vote for Obama because he is black (enough)? The irony and hypocrisy runs rampant with the Dems.
By BB
August 29, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
By Peadawg you are ignorant and shallow. You need to pray because you are cursed.
By Faye
August 29, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
Wow. We thought McCain and his advisors were out of touch with women. Now we know it. In an attempt to win women’s votes, he’s picked a former beauty queen with practically no experience, who wants to overturn Roe v. Wade. This proves how little his campaign understands about the women of this country, now. Give us a Rhodes Scholar with a real track record of accomplishments instead of insulting our intelligence yet again.
By WJC1963
August 29, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
And she has a great story too!! What is not to like?
By onefreeman
August 29, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
I guess Condi said, “He11 NO!”
By Kelly
August 29, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
THIS IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! I was planning on voting for McCain anyway. I think he made a great choice. I was reading a little about her, and she is a tough cookie. She sounds like that she don’t put up with anything.
Good job John on your choice. God Bless You!!!!
By LJ
August 29, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
One thing for sure is she has great taste eyewear, her glasses are SHARP!
I wonder where she got them?
Obama/Biden 08
By Michael
August 29, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
The first task of the Nominee is to select a running mate. This choice should call into further focus the lack of Judgement by Senator McCain.
By mark
August 29, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
RL,
You are dumber than a box of rocks, but smarter than Hussein Nobama… Keep sucking off the government and go crawl back in that section 8 Housing
By jackie
August 29, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
Thrilled!!!! BYE BYE OBAMA/BIDEN
By Jumped the fence to McCain
August 29, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
Yes, I am one of those pi…ed off Hillary supporters who will now vote for McCain/Palin. I was undecided until now. Where do I get my bumper stickers and yard signs? I will have to throw my Obama sign away…boo-hoo! I will admit her experience and if she has voted with Bush needs to be looked at more, but anything is better than the gimme give mes of the Dems. I just realized this from the DNC this week. Too much eloquence and no facts presented.
By rawbreed
August 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
ARE YOU KIDDING? HA HA HA! …GET READY FOR OBAMA’S FINISHING MOVE ON NOVEMBER 4TH!!!
FINISH HIIIM!
OBAMA WINS!
FLAWLESS VICTORY!
FATALITY!!!
By GA_Tiger Fan
August 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Obama is finished….I think McCain would have won with any pick, but this woman seals the deal. He will now get the majority of the female vote, mostly Hillary supporters who don’t want to see Obama win to give Hillary another shot in 4 years. You current Obama supporters that don’t see this are either blind or ignorant!
McCain will be next President of these United States! God Bless America!!!
By Angelia
August 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Seriously! Does McCain think that less of women and our political views? We see the desperation and panic? Haven’t we seen enough men in power use woman to boost their careers and egos? Wake up Palin! He only chose you because you wear a skirt.
By Mad as Damn Hell
August 29, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
I am so tired of the Republicans stealing elections! How typical of McCain to select a woman, so that he can appeal to women voters, especially those ticked at Obama’s victory over Hillary. The way I see it, this election boils down to race. There is an overwhelming majority of people who rather see McCain in office than Obama, a black man. It is time for a TRUE change in Washington! Obama is the CHANGE AGENT we need.
By REAGAN
August 29, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
NRA MEMBER. FISCAL CONSERVATIVE. BUSINESS OWNER. MOTHER OF FIVE. WIFE. REFORMER. GOVERNOR.
GOTTA LOVE HER !
MCCAIN / PALIN 2008
REAL CHANGE !
By Nancy
August 29, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
And what is her experience???? besides in good with the Oil companies in Alaska….
By Colin
August 29, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Despearate times call for desperate measures. The GOP camp just lost their “inexperience” talking points. Obviously McCain does not think inexperience is a major factor since he (a 74-year-old) is picking a woman with 2 YEARS experience as the person one step from the Oval Office. The debates will sew this up for the Obama ticket. The return of Nixon-Kennedy.
By Alaskian
August 29, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
McCain hsa finally hit the mark. Gov. Sahra Palin will be a boost for this country. She stands for all that is right and is not afraid to face that which is wrong. Dems take heed. Let the mud Fly. God Bless You Sahra!
By Ted Anthony
August 29, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
I feel that Sen. McCain’s choice of Gov. Palin is an axcellent one. She will make a fine VP.
By mom of 3
August 29, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
I’m just wondering if all you people who think that because McCain is in his 70’s that he is about to drop dead are in your 20’s or 30’s? Good Lord, now days people in their 70’s are very active. Yeah, I used to think 70 was ancient back when I was in my 20’s and 30’s. But now that I just turned 50, it isn’t looking that old now… Besides JFK was a young man when he was assasinated so the age thing is irrelevant.
However, should something actually happen to McCain, with the right advisors in place Gov. Palin would do a great job. And the fact that she doesn’t have Washington experience makes it even better because she might actually go in and do something.
Obama’s speech with all the wonderful things he was going to do for everyone was a bunch of rhetoric. Why hasn’t he done it already? Congress is the one who effects legislation and change.
I was thinking it was going to be Romney as McCain’s running mate but this could turn out to be a fantastic choice.
By EW
August 29, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Anybody with half a brain and an ounce of common sense can see this as a a great choice. Her record clearly shows consistency for the correct choices whether for or against her GOP associates. She is not a party line supporter and actually stands for something rather than pandering such as the Dems platform of “no more Bush”.
Above that she has more experience leading than the Dems PRESIDENTIAL candidate, combine that with McCain’s leadership ability and you have a clear choice to lead this nation back to the status we deserve.
This ticket sealed my vote. McCain/Palin ‘08
By Maureen
August 29, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
I am very happy that McCain chose Palin as his running mate. She is a conservative christian. And in addition to what else she will bring to America, I pray that she shines a positive light on downs syndrome kids. They are wonderful beautiful angels sent from heaven.
By rmswenson747
August 29, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
fascinating choice.
i am a conservative, and believe this choice is perfect in our day and time, as it isn’t about leadership or issue position, but rather on glitz, glamor, and political correctness.
obama/clinton would have been unbeatable.
mccain/romney would have been same old story of rich white guys.
it is going to be interesting to see how the issue of being young and inexperienced goes now. both parties have it. did mccain lose one of his biggest clubs by chosing palin? will obama attack saying that if mccain dies in office, we get a rookie, running the risk of it bouncing back on him as a rookie starting out in the oval office?
like i said… fascinating.
By IslandGirl
August 29, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
You guys are kidding yourself to think John McCain choose this woman because of her political body of work. Please this is another poor attempt to” just win” another election…by hook or by crook. This is nothing more than a strategic move. Bush did the same thing to win or steal his last election by pulling on the heart strings of fearful Americans (by making us feel he is the only candidate at the time qualified to keep America safe from terrorist attacks and to find Osama Bin Laden).
Little did we know he had no intentions of finding Osama. Anyway, for all of the self righteous Republicans that can only see past their wallets and not see the ailments of this nation….I pray that the Democrats win this election.
By Manny
August 29, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
I just watched her address, and… whew! She’s going to have to deal with shots from Hillary Clinton AND Geraldine Ferraro! And she’s brand new! Welcome to the Big Time!
This is going to be exciting and fun! I think this pick hurts McCain badly.
Plus, she placed herself as someone who goes AFTER Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton. The soundbites are going tobe brutal.
I would have thought that McCain would have picked Romney. Or someone like Pawlenty- who was warming up as the attack dog. Now, we have to see a change agent, Gov. Palin, who is going against a change platform. This is silly.
By RL
August 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
To the Republicans on this site who write things like below about Democrats you are making fools of yourselves. You are complete and total ditto heads who have no idea how to think for yourself. You spout complete junk… you have no idea what the real America is you live in a Rush L. bubble.
Yes, Georgia will vote for McCain but AMERICA will vote for a true leader Barack Obama.
GSUfan “She has more ethics than the sum total of the DNC. Her husband actually works for a living…..something you probably know little of.”
SD “To you democrats, aka as underachievers who are spouting off that McCain just lost your vote,”
By GTsince62
August 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Palin is a great choice for VEEP. She has the brains and the conservative values needed to compliment Sen McCain. She is a bulldog in a pant suit and will be an extremely capable leader for all of us. Anybody who believes Obamanation will not raise taxes on us working folks needs to buy some oceanfront property in Kansas.
By Jeff Boatright
August 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Excellent choice. She may be inexperienced, but at least she’s efficient. Why, in less than two years as gov, she already owns her own corruption scandal.
http://tinyurl.com/5zovt3
What is it about the modern Republican party? Is there anyone left who isn’t under investigation?
By Michelle
August 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
WOW! It seems like the Repubs are looking for votes, not to make America better. Oh! I forgot, they are out of touch with real people.
By jwatl
August 29, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
A REAL AMERICAN AS VICE PRESIDENT?? WHAT A NOVEL IDEA!! This was brilliant on McCain’s part!! A young governor with executive experience; a Mom with five kids — one enlisted in the US Army, and another with Downs Syndrome — ; a husband who is a member of the union; a true Washington outsider; a woman who is intelligent and TOUGH; a reformer; a conservationist; and wants this country to become energy independent!!
Sure that there are many Democrats who heard her speak in Dayton were asking themselves, “WHY DID WE NOT HAVE HILLARY ON THE TICKET?” Think that the Democrats have — once again — outsmarted themselves.
Believe that McCain won the presidency on August 29, 2008!
Think that Sen Biden best brush up on his debating skills — HE WILL NEED THEM!!
By Michael
August 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
This a witch, remember when her sister got a divorce, this witch called a friend of hers on the board and got the ex-husband fired.
Go Dem, this woman has no experience at all, just like McCain, remember McCain has more homes than he can remember, while the average middle class is sinking below poverty.
By John Oxendine
August 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Senator John McCain has made an outstanding choice in Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. Governor Palin is strong for America and will be strong in Georgia and the South. Her strong pro-life principles will be well received across Georgia. More then that, her common sense approach to the energy crisis and her support for drilling for oil is what America needs. Governor Palin is a lifetime member of the NRA and strong supporter of free market capitalism.
By picking a strong conservative, Senator McCain has ensured that Georgia will deliver its electoral votes for the Republican ticket. Georgia conservatives are very excited to welcome Governor Palin to our state; we are fired up to win Georgia for the McCain-Palin ticket.
By BiteMe
August 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
My 2008 prediction: No matter who gets elected, I smell a riot coming!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Female Supporter
August 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
As a woman, I really hope he didn’t chose her just because she’s a woman, just to garner those Hillary lovers out there. Because if he did, I am offended.
By cory dillinger
August 29, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
I guess this throws that experience issue off the table and to those who claim she has executive experience because she was mayor and then govenor for 2 yrs of a state with 638,000 people I guess Shirley Franklin should run for president she been mayor of city with a populaton of 519,000 for 8 yrs she has more executive experience than Palin. And republicans what do you really know about this person that you are all cheering for.
By Fulton
August 29, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
How insulting for the GOP to believe that any woman will sway the female/Hillary vote away from Obama. If America is that gullible and willing to cut off its nose to spite its face, then so be it. The Gov. of Alaska..for 2 years? Puleeze! I refuse to be be fooled by a cheap move of desperation!
By valerie
August 29, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
WOW! I am so excited! What a great choice. Thank God. McCain/ Palin without a doubt!
By Proud to be an American
August 29, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
So what if Alaska is sparsly populated. Does that mean she cannot lead. More people, better leader?
Alaska’s population is over 670,000. Macon Ga is barely over 97,000.
Sarah has been in politics of some kind since 1992. Obama since 1997.
Look it up on wikipedia
By Mom
August 29, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
You people have McCain dead and buried and his VP running the country. IF he died, she would not be running it alone. Remember? And McCain is in good health, and has MANY years ahead of him…in the WHITE HOUSE.
By Dollarbill63
August 29, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
It is refreshing to see a politician make a great speech WITHOUT a tele prompter. Genuine. Not contrived.
By good luck with that one
August 29, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
If Gov. Palin were a man, she would be just another inexperienced pro-life, big oil creationist republican governor — she would be George Bush. A “Hillary supporter” helping to elect Gov. Palin to higher office would be an affront to everything Senator Clinton believes in as a Democrat and as a public servant. Gov. Palin is the anti-Hillary.
By reebok
August 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Desperation move. What, Ann Coulter wasn’t available? What a ridiculous, cynical choice.
By Tex Pitfield
August 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
John McCain just won the election. More than likely in short order America will be calling Sarah Palin Madam President….
By Mytwocents
August 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
I am tired of old Washington politics! At least McCain is a maverick and so is Palin. I am very excited that she is on the ticket. No Hill for me …ever. First woman in the White House..Palin. That is wonderful ..we won’t have to worry about Hillary and her tired old battle messages. She can just go away! What great strategy in picking Palin. This is truly change we can believe in!!!
By John
August 29, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Good luck Joey B. in trying to attack her - she basically set him up for failure at the debates - woman, mother of 5, son is enlisted, down syndrome baby, ethical, etc… Oh, she lacks experience buuuuuuut doesn’t someone else we know by the name of Obama???? Good luck Joey B.
By Susan
August 29, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
You talk about inexperience. Dimocrats’ inexperience is running for PRESIDENT. Palin is running for VICE President. VAST, HUGELY VAST, difference.
By libertybell
August 29, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Of all the experienced Republican females McCain could have selected as a running mate, he chose a neophyte to placate the the conservative right. When the phone rings at 3:00 am, she won’t be ready. Most of Hillary’s fan base will not associate with her views on social issues. This may be the best news that Obama’s had today.
By Mike
August 29, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I think it is an attempt to do a few things. Pull in possible swing Hillary supporters. Shore up women conservative voters in general. Appease the oil and gas industries and assure them they still have a good friend in the White House. Have a staunch anti-choice candidate to ensure all the votes from the anti-choice crowd. Get all the NRA gun-toting crowd’s vote as well. Really, who knows if the tactic will work. Right now, McCain has a tough uphill battle to win in November regardless of what any poll says. The 1st week of November should be very interesting indeed!
By Slick Willy
August 29, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
It so funny to read the libs response on this. They claim this takes the “experience” charge against Obama off the table. So if thats true, then Obama picking Biden (who has been in Washington longer than McCain) must take the “change” argument off the table. Right? The political spin on this is hilarious. Both candidates pandered to try and help themselves win. Thats the bottom line. The both picked who they thought was more politically promising. Its almost as bad as the photo op of Obama bowling. I wish you partisan hacks would dig your heads out of the sand and realize that neither party is in this for you, they are in it for the power and their special interests.
By Ben
August 29, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
Dawn, Not sure where you are getting lack of experience/token skirt. This woman has proven herself as a leader and in an executive position none the less…not a rep or a sen but GOV…get it…read her resume and study up on her before you discount her experience and call her a token skirt..
By Chris
August 29, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
When I first heard this I was very disappointed. The last thing I wanted was a woman in either position, President or VP. But after hearing her acceptance speach I am voting for McCain because of HER. I never thought I would support a woman, but she has what it takes to run this Country.
By MaryB
August 29, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
So McClain picked a woman…whoop-de-do…NOT. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…just the wrong woman in this case. What bothers me most about the whole vice president scenario in both parties, is that the candidate presumptive (with perhaps the advice of his advisors) picks the v-p candidate on the basis of who can draw votes. This person is “one heart beat away” from the presidency, folks. Let’s have stronger criteria or involve the public or convention in the choice. I don’t know who in the heck I’m voting for in Nov.
By nativebird
August 29, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
I LOVE this pick! She is big time conservative, young, aggressive, smart, a WOMAN governor (exec). I saw some news on her and some film of a speech early this year when she was battling her Democrat state congress on oil and energy, and she WAS KILLING THEM, just absolutely drilling them with a LAZER like cannon arguments. She’s got an attack dog mentality for tax and spend liberals, and very strong yet feminine and attractive. Very smart. I love this pick. She is THE model for what the first women Vice president should be, and ultimately WHAT the first female President SHOULD BE.
This ticket makes McCain look even MORE experienced over weak weaj Obama, as it is what a ticket should be, EXPERIENCE at the top, and young, smart, dynamic future Star underneath. The Dems have it exactly backwards!
By travis
August 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
YEAH!! I love the way some of you idiots are throwing the country under the bus because of race!! You are happy because he chose an inexperienced 44 yrs old woman, meanwhile he rips Obama for youth and inexperience?
It won’t be long know before the Asians finish buying up everything in America. Learn Mandarin or Chinese, becuaee thanks to idiots like SOME of you won’t vote based on race.
By Phildo
August 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Hey, JT at the top of the blog I doubt that McCain ever had your moronic vote anyway. As to Palin, in your face, Osama, oops, I mean Obama.
Phildo
By Fred
August 29, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
You can dress Obama up real nice, give him a good script, have a great presentation, but you can’t change THAT HE IS A SOCIALIST, PRO-ABORTION (even partial birth abortion), and HAS NO EXPERIENCE. These are things he can’t TALK his way out of..
By Reg L
August 29, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
She sounded like a damn cheerleader in her “acceptance” speech. Her husband races snowmobiles..oh yeah “we Southerners” can surely relate to that yee-hah!!! McCain just showed a serious act of desperation with this move. The sad part is many will fall for the ploy because she is a woman. Do we really want her to possibly (highly probable) be Prez when he croaks?? C’mon!!!She is easy on the eyes, so at least it makes seeing her more palatable. McCain won’t be here in 4 years. He is a sideways hiccup away from being an Arlington Cemetary resident. It’s nice to know we will have a President that is a regular, down to earth guy. McOld Dude just handed Obama the election on a silver platter.
By joyce
August 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Brilliant Choice. We women need a good role model to look up to and some one who is not ashamed to be an American. The most important issue is this: She is a mom, running a family and also running a state and doing a good job of it!. We need new blood in DC, not the same old machine, dem or republican. I am excited. Obama’s wife said she was ashamed to be an American . Michelle Obama should be ashamed she said that. God Bless American and May God’s will be done!
By VP
August 29, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Let’s see, former beauty queen, sports reporter, governor for less than 2 years (of Alaska?). If something happened to McCain’s health, I’d feel realllll comfortable with her at the helm! NOT!!!!!!!!!!
By BJ
August 29, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
‘08 Democrat = Inexperience on top of the ticket (Obama) and 30+ years of experience on the bottom of ticket (Biden) so you have someone who comes in the door Jan. 09 weak. Republicans - Experience on top (McCain) and at least some experience on the bottom (Palin). If you read her bio she carved a pathway for herself to excel and must have the right stuff to beat out the “good ole boys “ in Alaska. McCain and Palin are people who have “proven” records that they will not allow their party to dictate their decisions and this is what this country needs. Remember that the Democrats have the majority in both the House & Senate.
By Kevin
August 29, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Brilliant move on McCain’s part. Democrats can’t criticize lack of experience in the choice since that would highlight their nominee’s lack of experience. Plus she has somne executive experience while Obama has just made speeches and voted present.
By DAG
August 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Some say that no one has ever heard of her, well no one knew who Obama was either until he ran for President. She’s only the VP pick AND has more experience than he does. Before making judgement, gather the facts and do your home work.
By Nova
August 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Wow! we’ve heard that Hillary was to strong. Michelle Obama too strong maybe angry even. Then McCain goes and pick a woman who’s known as a barracuda! *and is just as wild as him! and is a maverick. I don’t see the compliment, and worst his campaign against Obama is lack of experience but yet he insist that his VP choice with similar credential’s as Obama young, fairly new in the political arena,can step up to the plate of Presidency if need be.Well we Know that in Obama! Thanks Sen. McCain For endorsing what we’ve said all along. *Obama is ready to lead! Oh and Cindy watch out she’s younger than you.
Obama”08”
By B-Bro
August 29, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
You all are the biggest hypocrites there is, accusing McCain of choosing Gov. Palin with little experience and here all you have chosen someone that has a total of 143 actual days in office and never has had an impact on any so called changes and your voting to put him in the presidents seat. I would of never guessed the U.S. was full of so many idiots.
By joyce
August 29, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Besides, Obama has no experience in Foreign affairs and is arrogant and brash. Heaven has its hand in this and after all we women run our own homes, are mediators with our childern, we take care of the budget, pay the bills, cook the food, clean house. I think a woman can do better in the white house than a Man. Even hillary would have done a great job with out Bill’s advise
Go USA
By TechCrybaby
August 29, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
So both the Dims and Repubs have inexperience. At least, with the Repubs, it’s just the VICE-president.
By Christopher
August 29, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Finally, a real person that Americans can relate with.
Finally, someone who isn’t a career politician.
Finally, a Republican who refuses to overspend.
Finally, a woman that wants to lead as a service to the nation who doesn’t feel the position is a birthright, rather a blessing and an honor.
Well done, McCain.
By Nick
August 29, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
I am an African American male who had not yet decided who to vote for. I became disgusted with the mobs of people who were voting for Obama simply because of his race and the desire to see history made in their lifetimes. My plan was to decide which topics were of great importance, watch the debates closely, and make a decision that was independent of race or political affiliation.
That being said, I feel that this VP choice was an awful decision. McCain has bashed Obama repeatedly for having a lack of experience (which is one of my concerns about Obama), but then turns around and names a VP who has been a GOVERNOR in Alaska for less time than Obama has been campaigning for president. This choice effectively negates his future attacks on Obama’s lack of experience and sets the campaign back.
I will definitely stick to my plan and scrutinize the presidential debates, but I must admit that this VP choice is a strike against the McCain campaign.
By me
August 29, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
I am definitely a crossover Republican! Conservative, smart, and then beautiful—it’s a wrap!
By Pick me
August 29, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Trophy Palin.. Are you kidding me— he should of picked Kimora Lee Simmons and ran a Rock Star campaign!
The Fabulous Fabulous …
GO OBAMA!
By RG
August 29, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
Obama has 4 years in the Senate, 2 of which were spent campaigning for President and you blowhard liberals want to talk about experience? Please. At least she has executive leadership expereince. I’ll take that any day over a “coummunity organizer”. Does anyone know what a community organizer does anyways?
By Uncle Groucho
August 29, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
Quayle in a frock.
By Go N 4 Obama
August 29, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
McCain - you idiot!!! You just lost my vote and demonstrated Obama has better Exective instincts and judgment!!! This was the most important judgmental decision to be made at this juncture and you blew it!!! Stop pandering!!!!!
By Is This DejaVu?
August 29, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
In regards to Palin…..four words for you “McCain doesn’t get it!” LOLOLOL
Repubs hang it up………..
By fishh
August 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Fablous selection. She will aid the McCain ticket tremendously. Obama was counting on the endorsement of a garbage bag like Bill Clinton. Clinton is an impeached liar. His and Hillary’s endorsement aren’t worth the time wasted to throw them out. Great Pick Mccain … You just became President of the United states. Thank God !
By onefreeman
August 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
I hope when they ask her about the invasion of Georgia she knows they are not talking about the State.
Here is a little known secret, McCain is voting for Barack Obama.
By Boycat
August 29, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Brilliant move! I bet Obama is crying his eyes out. Notice the difference too in the venue McCain had versus the Obama’s coronation “Greek God” stadium. McCain/Palin 08
By Reg L
August 29, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Edward..the school “borad”. You just lost your “acredibility’ to blog you redneck moronic lump of red clay. Not only is Obama still in the news..the $$$ guys are scared as hell because they know Mcdingdong just blew it.
You will soon reside in a country that will be run by a very intelligent Black man. Get over it and get used to it….now get back on fries!!!!
By diehard Obama/Biden fan
August 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Cnn is run by CNN not Obama nor McCain.
Obama/Biden does not make fun of Disabled people or those who care for them
So get real!
By LMAO
August 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Stick a fork in old short arms, this election is done!
OBAMA 08!
By lmao
August 29, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness McCain did this. The Obama/Biden ticket now has no chance to lose. If you morons are so anxious to die for oil or to have your children/grandchildren die or be bankrupted by the retarded leadership we’ve dealt with for the last 8 years then by all means vote Repub(nant). McCain once stood for something during his 2000 campaign. For the life of me I can’t figure out what happened to a man I could admire. Oh well at least the Dems will get a shot now, hopefully they will do better than the Moron-in-charge and the guy with the hand up his a-hole running him like a puppet (hiya Dick, i mean Mr. Vader)
By beki
August 29, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Good grief! Did McCain really think he’d get the women’s vote by choosing a unknown,nationally,governor? This may prove he’s a maverick but without any real political sense. He just threw away his presidency bid.
By The Truth Comes Out
August 29, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
She has more experience in governing than Nobama so that excuse does not hold water Kool aid drinkers! Try something else. McCain/Palin 08! Barrack Hussien Obama Biden NO 8!
By Purple Lily
August 29, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
No sweat!! It’s a trick and it won’t work. Please McCain went from bad to worst. Any woman just won’t do!! Obama all the way is the choice. They will tear her apart, she will probably buckle under the pressure. She is no Hilliary Clinton and remember Geraldine Ferraro, she did not win either!!!
By Tracy
August 29, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
A woman with a proven history of being able to juggle the needs of 4 children, a husband, a household & a job? Sounds to me like just what we need to straighten Washington out!!
(And of course the media is biased - they didn’t even mention the lawsuit filed in Penn regarding Obama’s ineligibility to run. Regardless of whether he is or isn’t, the Federal lawsuit SHOULD’VE been newsworthy!)
By The Truth Comes Out
August 29, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Amen MrLiberty!!!
By RH
August 29, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
McCain really thinks that Hillary’s supporters are STUPID. Her supporters thought she was the best candidate not because she was JUST a FEMALE but because she was a FEMALE with EXPERIENCE. He is insulting their intelligence and will lose the election because of his LACK of INTELLIGENCE. Giving birth will not guarantee you the VP seat.
By tracy
August 29, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
What female in her RIGHT mind would put a country before her children??!!!! I’m all for womens rights…dont get me wrong.Women are capable of running a country. But where will she draw the line with 5 kids(1 being special needs AND 4 months old! )and having to be away from home to help a severe senior citizen run the USA????
By Rufus Paige
August 29, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
It will back fire! I understand that pretty prople usually get the job first but I think the people who have lost their homes, jobs, high gas prices and just plan tired of the administration will see right through this political move just for votes. Its an insult to women thinking the only reason they wanted a women because she is a women. The womem wanted Hillary because of what she stood for and now the party has united standing for the issues. McCain it want work buddy.
By shay
August 29, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
I think that this was a choice based strictly on trying to get Hillary supporters….mainly female. This election will be tight , and Barrack will eat McCain’s lunch in the debates. Let’s not even start with…whatever her name is going up against Biden. Thanks for nothing…as a longtime republican , I think we just cooked our own goose. Very dissapointed….Obama gets my vote so far. Not even Fox News can bail you out of this one
By Mad Mary
August 29, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
* Five Women Walk! Here is what I want to see at the Republican Convention. A Five Women Walk. Remember Charlies Angles? Buffy? A ton of TV Hero shows where the show opened with the Hero’s walking into the Camera ready for a battle? Well, would that not be perfect on stage at the Convention. Sarah at point. Condi and someone. Kaye Hutchenson and two more in the third row. All marching towards center stage, all marching towards the camera. All evidencing decades of education and experience. All part of the NEW WORLD ORDER where WOMEN will have a real voice. ALL WORKING TO shatter the glass ceiling Hillary only cracked. WONDERFUL. They could actually also have five men. They could meet at center state. But the symbolism would be stunning. The Five Women Walk would be on every news magazine and in every cover story over and over and over. Will they do it? Only if every one of you starts talking about it on this and other blogs. Pass it on. Have fun.*
By Robin
August 29, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Wow! This is shaping up to be the most exciting presidental election I have experienced. Way to go McCain!
By RobC
August 29, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
How many women out there were claiming to vote for Hillary just because shes a woman? will they now eat crow and admit that it will always be party above all else?
By J.N.
August 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Awesome Choice!!! A conservative woman governor who is both a mom and a strong ethical leader and she is a political maverick who took on her own party as well as Democrats in the politics as usual game of payoffs and corruption. It looks like John McCain understands his base a little better than CNN and MSNBC does, what a surprise, huh? And poor Hillary, never even considered for Barrack “Zeus” Obama’s VP role…
How long before the media starts picking on Gov. Palin? Oh Wait!!! That didn’t take too long!!! What’s next for the media vultures? The governor having a child at 44 and with downs syndrome? Won’t be long.
By Uncle Boris
August 29, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Brilliant!
Palin vs Clinton in 2012?
Have a great weekend, Obamanites.
By Chris
August 29, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
My take is that Palin’s VP nomination serves as a dangling carrot to those yet decided former Hillary supporters. The excitement of the moment will not be enough for McCain to win in November.
By Rufus Paige
August 29, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
McCain is telling the women that its looks that count and not smarts. I think the American women feel the pinch of whats going on with the economy and high gas prices. They actually are too smart to be fooled by this VP pick.
By Joe D
August 29, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Can’t See Her As VP. Just Can’t. Sorry. Playing The Gender Card. Too Bad.
By don
August 29, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Right up front I am an Obama supporter 100% of the way. But I came out of Denver last night with a uneasy feeling that the republicans could really go for gold on the experience issue. Who would have thought within 12 hours they would have shot themselves in the foot, actually not one foot but both feet. In one fell swoop the age issue is front and center, from being “politically incorrect” to discuss to realizing the oldest person to ever be nominated for a first tern has now picked someone whose claim to fame is mayor of an Alaskan village and 2 years as governor. So in essence what we have is a democratic ticket with a presidetial nominee who has 8 years in the IL state legislature and 4 years in the US Senate with a running mate with 30+ years in Congress as compared to a 72 year old candidate with a running mate with zero experience. It’s as if the republicans never learner anything from the Harriet Meyers disaster. You have to actually begin to think that the McCain operation thinks the American public is just plain stupid. So the Dems didn’t pick Hillary so they are going to vote for anybody? Why not go with someone like Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Texas stays red and she’s an accomplished politician. Absolutely astounding.
By Alco75
August 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Say hello to Danica Quayle
By RetroLover
August 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
An excellent pick…as to experience:
“Compromise is an absence of leadership”…it may have been Churchill who said this, but I cannot recall who it was. In the Senate you compromise, as the Governor of a state, you have to lead if you are going to be successful. Her 2 yrs as Governor trumps O’s 4 yrs in the Senate.
This pick won’t win over hard core Hillary voters, it will will over independents. This election is about those 40% independents, not the 30% conservatives and 30% libs out there.
Those of you like Nick who question her creds:
She has begun cleaning up the corruption in Alaskan politics. Too bad she couldn’t stop those 2 corrupt Republican losers (Stephens & Young) from running for reelection.
She wants to Drill Baby, Drill, but has stood up to big oil when deals were not good for her state.
She has had to deal w/Russia (fishing, tunnel) and Canada (Fishing/Energy) issues. I would say that trumps sitting in the Senate and second guessing your president for over 2 decades (Biden).
As a governor, you are likely to make more decisions in a day than your entire career in the Senate.
W/that said, this conservative has a hard time accepting McCain, (McCain-Feingold restricts all of our political speech and hands it over to the media at crunch time in the elections), but this is a sound pick that will resonate w/independents and reinforces his “maverick” credentials.
McCain 52%, Obama 48%, Dems keep control of Congress, but do not get to that magic number of 60 in the Senate.
Have a happy and safe Labor Day everyone!
By Donna P.
August 29, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Finally someone I can relate to in this election. As a white, 42 year old, born in a small town but live in a city, anti-abortion, God fearing woman, I feel like Palin is speaking to me. Not sure if this will help McCain win since Obama has taken on a cult-like status. I will be voting for McCain in November. P.S. The Grateful Dead’s remaining members are reuniting to help Obama with fundraising. Geez, what is this 1960?
By theman
August 29, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
For you ignorant simplistic morons saying that this seals the election for McCain, what in your deficient brains makes you think that any Hillary supporters or moderate women will be impressed by an ardent pro-lifer/inexperienced hack from Salmon Land???
By jil
August 29, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
Does John McCain even know why women liked Hillary Clinton for president ? Yes she’s a woman but these voters were also DEMOCRATS. A conservative, hunting, 4-wheelin’, pro-life, anti-gay woman is not going to replace their need for Hillary. Its insulting to even assume that these women will go for it. And you conservatives know that if she wasn’t a woman in THIS election you would eat her alive. She might be a chick but SHE WAS A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER IN ALASKA UNTIL 1996… come on people! GEEZ
By beetle
August 29, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
Let’s see.
An outsider in Washington
A woman
A mother
Pro-Life
A Conservative
A member of the NRA
Goes after corruption
Way nicer to look at than Michelle Obama
Married to a Native American
Union member
She and McCain will clean the clocks of the Marxist and the Mouth…
By BlackGirl
August 29, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
This is soooooo ridiculous and transparent. As a woman, I am offended that he would think that Palin would get my vote just because we have the same body parts! You select someone with absolutley no experience other than being a mayor of a small town and you think that’s the right choice? Biden will eat her alive!
I vote for the person that is the best candidate. Not the person willing to do anything to get a vote! Thanks Obama, that would be you!
By Gwen
August 29, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe John McCain picked a woman for VP. I thought it was awesome at first but after reading up on her, she doesn’t have much experience. She has a degree in journalism for petes sake and was a beauty queen. I like some of you here, feel that this must be a joke. Who did McCain let talk him into this one. I am normally a republican but maybe I should look more at the democratics!!
By A Stand 4 Change
August 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
I don’t care that McCain picks a women and I am a women I care about the fact that people are still so blinded in their thinking to think it is a good idea to put another republican in office for another 4 years. Come on people have you not been living in the USA for the past 8 years? Have you not been watching and hearing about this senseless war our families are fighting in and getting killed over? Have you not been going to the gas station to get gas and seeing how crazy the gas prices are? How many of you or your family memebers/friends lost jobs or homes because of the aweful state of the economy? I don’t care how rich you are or how much money you make everyone has felt the crunch of the past year or so if not the last 8 years. Then to think people want to put another republican in office that is nothing more than a Bush clone has me floored over here.
Then someone touched on it and I am glad they did, with all the christians that supposedly back the republicans, how can you be a true christian and see that everything the republicans stand for goes against everything that God stands for?!!?!!
Are people that tied to being republican that they will vote for another 4 years of the horror we have been through? If you haven’t been touched personally by what is going in our country in the past 8 years, elect another republican with the same views and values as Bush and in the next 4 years I assure you that you will!!!!
So the next time you republicans are upset that your loved one is going over to fight in a senseless war remember who made that possible. When financially you can’t support your family anymore because of high gas prices, job loss or the HUGE deficit we are in then remember who you have to thank for that.
So that fact that McCain picked a women doesn’t bother me and I could careless about her experience, I care that we will suffer through another 4 years of what we are already going through. So those that have the power to vote, do so for CHANGE no matter the color or gender of the candidates. We NEED CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!!!!!!
By BPJ
August 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
Let’s keep our eye on the ball - there is only one question we Democrats want to ask Governor Palin: if you become President in the next few years, which policies of the Bush-Cheney administration would you continue, and which policies would you discontinue or substantially alter?
By B. Thenet
August 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
So McCain picks as his VP someone just had a state ethics investigation started against her last month for apparently abusing her power as Governor to get her sister’s ex-husband fired from the Alaska State Police.
Wow. That is a bold move.
By Jenn
August 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
I think that she is a great pick.
She’s an average American. She’s the working mother. She wants us to drill in her state for oil. Her son is being deployed to Iraq.
As a woman, I wouldn’t have voted for Hillary. But I’ll vote for Palin!
By Tom
August 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
I’M SO EXCITED! I JUST CAN’T HIDE IT! McCain / Palin 2008 For A Better Stronger America. She’s Super Mom, Bold, Young, Beautiful and Incredibly Smart. Maybe the media can get past their love affair with Obama to report on this strong leadership team in a fair manner.
By Jen
August 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Three things:
Gov. Palin was chosen as McCain’s VP because she is a woman, and McCain ostensibly thinks that all Hillary voters want is a woman in the White House regardless of her policies.
The choice of Gov. Palin as VP is an insult to all American women. There is certainly no shortage of qualified female Republican politicians from whom he could have chosen, but he had to go and choose a woman with two years of political experience. and none of it in Washington. There goes the “Obama’s inexperienced” argument.
Based on the above two points, McCain clearly thinks that all he needs is a portable vagina and women will blindly follow.
McCain just lost all consideration from me.
By Diane
August 29, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
I’m thrilled with the choice of Sarah Palin as VP. McCain is too ‘middle of the road’ for ME, but Sarah is a strong Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Christian and conservative. She’s a real Republican.
With her on the ticket, I most certainly will be voting for McCain in November.
Obama will get all the welfare role votes and not much more.
By willie
August 29, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Experience is an issue with her??? And this with Obama the messiah having only 143 days of experience in the senate? Right…I think the McCain/Palin ticket might just appeal to a lot of folks that would have otherwise not voted at all…plus it appeals to Conservatives and even liberals that can see that Obama is not just Liberal, he is a Marxist.
By threedeep
August 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Can anyone say “Harriet Myers”? This is a joke and a slap in the face to women everywhere. “Vote for me because I am a woman and a mom”
By In response to Glenn
August 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Since Obama makes so many women swoon, maybe she will get some centrist female voters. May be a brilliant choice by McCain. Only thing, he may have actually found a politician with LESS experience than Obama.
By Joe Ga
August 29, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Hell Yea! Great choice- a fighter with good sense and no ties to the Washington elite. And any jerk that says she has no experience, like that jacka** Obama does???
By mamaj
August 29, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
People please! If McCain is elected, just the thought of looking at this piece of eye candy every day will make his ticker do double takes, and make his wife Cindi crosseyed. You can always count on the Republicans to try and do a one ups-man at the last minute, but this one is sure to backfire. His choice didn’t surprise or bother me, because I hadn’t heard of her, and now that I have, he just sealed the coffin on his election.
By april
August 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
@ Joyce - Michelle Obama never said she was ashamed to be an American. Please quote her correctly or not at all. Also, remember patriotism is not a p** contest.
By BigFatLib
August 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Oh, No! Not a girl!? He didn’t just go and pick a girl? That sexist old lech. Doesn’t he know that America doesn’t want a girl VP? Especially not one that is was the mayor of a town of 9000 people. To add insult to injury, she has 5 kids and she didn’t Choose to not not have any of them!
By doodle
August 29, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
Go Sarah…. Impressive, Outstanding performance today.
Love the PICK!
By gabart
August 29, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
Oh PUH-LEEZ!!! Does John McCain REALLY think women are that stupid and willing to mindlessly support him just because there’s a woman on a ticket??? I find such a deliberate and empty ploy to try and pander to women downright insulting. Does anyone honestly think that Hillary’s disgruntled supporters are in droves going to rally around a gun-toting ex-beauty queen who is against abortion??? If you do then you really are living in cloud-cuckoo-land. The woman is Dick Cheney with breasts and a bad hair-do. And 20 months in the Alaska Statehouse (a lot of people in this country probably can’t even find Alaska on a map) qualifies her to be President??? Hello?…..this is pot here, calling kettle…..hello? Do we REALLY want this one heart-beat away from McGramps? I know some Republicans that are really lamenting over this today and who are already kissing the election good-bye. I think, for once, I agree with them and think they’re right.
Obama/Biden 2008!!!
By Eric
August 29, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
Can anyone around here not spout brainwashed musings from Neil Boortz or Hannity? Man it gets old. I can always count on the AJC comments online full of angry, obnoxious middle aged white guys.
By The Truth Comes Out
August 29, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Most of the Hillary supporters who are going to vote for McCain are doing so because they know that Nobama is not ready to lead this country not because McCain picked a woman running mate. 145 days experience in the Senate and no governing experience does not qualify a person to be President and they know that. Plain and simple!
By cory dillinger
August 29, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
good to see even the republican vp candidate likes Obama’s plan
Palin Pleased with Obama’s Energy Plan Includes Alaska’s Natural Gas Reserves
August 4, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today responded to the energy plan put forward by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
“I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska’s natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs,” Governor Palin said. “The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs.”
In a speech given in Lansing, Michigan, Senator Obama called for the completion of the Alaska natural gas pipeline, stating, “Over the next five years, we should also lease more of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas production. And we should also tap more of our substantial natural gas reserves and work with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska natural gas pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process.”
Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator’s proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.
“We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home,” Governor Palin said. “This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energy plans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board.”
The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama’s proposed rebate - a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state’s resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production.
“Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue,” Governor Palin said.
By john Moore
August 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
Hey pandering, smandering. All politicians do it and Obama did it with Biden and McCain followed suit. The facts are Palin is a good choice. However, good choices don’t always win. Once everyones learns of Sarah and her record you will be convinced she is the right choice. But make no mistakes, she is young, hunger, and ambitious. Even if McCain/Palin ticket doesn’t win, this is not the last we have heard of Sarah Palin
By JC
August 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
McCain is either brillant or an idiot, time will tell. However, it is quite odd that he picked a partner for VP that has less experience than Obama—which has been his primary agenda or complaint against Obama—not enough experience to be president. I think he made a calculated move to try and sway unsatisfied Hillary Clinton voters. I think most of the these voters will vote Democratic when it comes election time. I think most Republicans are as suprised as anyone. There are probably as many male voters who will not vote for a woman as there are who will not vote for a black man.
By Steve
August 29, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
You Democrats are showing just how stupid you really are. First off you can’t spell and you think the economy and high gas prices are the Presidents fault?
I bet all of you bought house’s way beyond your income with option ARM’s and then took out an escrow loan to buy your Escalade didn’t you?
And now your going to vote for Obama? I bet he is still stuttering after this announcement.
By bruce's girl
August 29, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Palin is a great choice! And, not to split straws, but if you wiki her, you will see that she has five more years experience in politics than Obama.
She’s made great efforts to support Alaskans through the energy crisis. She has exposed the corruption in Alaska’s good-ole boy system, and she has not always stayed rigid to Republican party lines. That is a factor that has won McCain over with us independents!
Face it, liberals! The tide is turning among the political parties, and McCain and Palin are the prime example of that!
McCain/Palin ‘08
By Ginger
August 29, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
I don’t understand why people think that former Hillary supporters are all of a sudden going to vote for a woman that stands for everything Hillary didn’t. It’s not that Hillary is a woman, stupid, it’s that she is Hillary. And anyone who supported Hillary is not going to support this anti-choice whack job. Please.
By BJ
August 29, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
MacCain is not as stupid as people may think. If he had picked from any of the candidates he ran against in the primaries he knew the Democrats were going to use those debate tapes and do what he has done to Barack. And I do believe that Ms Sarah can go toe-to-toe with Biden. As far as her child having special needs, she can use her position to identify with the commom person who is going thru the same and can bring special focus to this and she is not rich!
By BillJames
August 29, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
I find it hillarious that people think McCain undercut his arguement on that Obama doesn’t have the experience to be president. She drives home that fact because she already has more executive experience than Obama has. She is certainly more prepared with her lifetime experiences. The only difference between her and Obama is she doesn’t have 200,000 socialists chanting her name.
By michelle
August 29, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
BIDEN is going to eat her alive in the VP debates….should be fun to watch, i’ll even make popcorn!
mccain just blew it!!!!!
By U must be kiddin me
August 29, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Dumb move if ever I saw 1. He had me until he made this pick. I’m not so stupid to vote for him just because he picked a woman. Who is she? What does she stand for? She has no pizazz, no umphf. no appealing peronality. She is Pro-life, I get that, but what about Pro-Living. She is a virtual unknown. Who really knows anything about her in the lower 48. Even watching the announcement was boring to me. Nothing & I mean absolutely Nothing moved me today. NOT 1 darn thing. I think this choice was a cop-out and a cowardly move.
I damn sure am NOT a Bush fan but to vote for a man that clearly wants to keep the same polices of the last 8 years? HELL NO, he and his croonies must go. Eight is definitely enough and 4 more would be just plain old ridiculous.
I have too many funeral programs for Soldiers that did not come back from this WAR and while I wholeheartedly support the Soldiers,I just can not sit by and watch this train wreck continue. Not 1 more family should be greated by the words “We regret to inform you”.
As of this announcement as Palin as his running mate I am now a Card Carrying DEMOCRAT.
By Tired of the BS
August 29, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
If the people that switch and vote for McCain only do so because he has a women on his ticket I don’t want to hear any of them complain about the state of the country when we are worse of than we are now in another 4 years.
By Gary
August 29, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
I can hear Joe Biden at the debate.. “I know Hillary Clinton, and you Sarah, are no Hillary Clinton.”
By Ellen
August 29, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
This is the most obvious form of pandering for the Republicans to think they can fool women who supported Hillary Clinton to switch over just because they put a woman on the ticket. Two years ago, Sarah Palin was may of an Alaskan village of 8,000 people. Now in her first “presidential act,” 72-year-old cancer survivor McCain would put her a heartbeat away from becoming Commander in Chief. All of his arguments about Obama lacking experience and judgment just went out the window. Obama at least picked for VP someone who is fully qualified to assume the Presidency tomorrow. McCain’s choice of Palin, who would have no idea where to begin if she were thrust into the top job and would have to rely upon the same Republican team left over from the Bush administration, is proof that McCain is not “ready to lead.”
By GaNative
August 29, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
The last 8 years have been nothing but losses in my life. Loss Income, Loss Jobs, Loss Car, Loss House, Loss 401K, Loss Savings, Loss Money Market… Why would I vote for a republican to continue the losses.
By ELLE
August 29, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
THIS IS SUCH A DESPERATE ATTEMPT for McCain but it doesnt matter she still has the same point of view as BUSH AND MCCAIN…she will be another one that leads this country further into the ditch! we are in. You republicans are crazy most of you are feeling the heat to but you let your closed mind point of view keep you from wanting Change!! so stop your belly aching about gas food cost healthcare and everything else that has gone up with the bush admin.
By Old White Haired Dude 2
August 29, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Grand slam home run.
Governor Palin has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined.
To the libs who say she doesn’t have enough foreign policy experience: If foreign policy experience is important to you, then shouldn’t you want the person at the top of the ticket to have it? Hmmmm?
To the liberati who say she should be at home looking after her baby: Gee, that’s not very feminist of you, is it? Also, if not devoting full attention to a child is a bad thing, then aborting 40 million children (and advocating infanticide) must be a really bad thing.
“The One” will be beaten by the old white haired dude.
So long everybody!
By Tennessee
August 29, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
President Obama!!!
By fake posters running rampant
August 29, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
This choice will appeal to those who intended to vote republican all along, but they will not gain any new voters. And I won’t, for one minute, believe that all of these posts (in support) are from real posters. Because of the lax nature of posting here, anyone can post up numerous times. I hope no one reading this stuff thinks people are on board with McCain’s pick. LOL!!!
-rarehoneybear
By Robin
August 29, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Folks…………Please
To say
women will vote for McCain-Palin just because Palin is a woman
Is the same thing as saying
Blacks will vote for Obama-Biden just because Obama is a black.
Are folks really that stupid?
By JenDawg
August 29, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Thanks Senator McCain! You just threw away the election.
By JeremiahWright
August 29, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Interested and engaged. I’m giving her a chance, as we all should. Obama doesn’t want to tell us anything about himself, so hopefully she’ll let us know who she is. Get on the O’Reilly Factor Obama, you coward! You promised you would “after the primaries”! Already lying to us.
By Oh please
August 29, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
To the person who said that Palin has been governor for less time than Obama has been running for president - that is because Obama has been running for president since before he became a senator! Go to wikipedia. Palin has at least 5 years of total political experience on Obama.
She’s made great efforts to ease the financial burden of the energy crisis for her constituents. She also exposed the corruption of Alaska’s good-ole boy system of government.
Independents will be all over the McCain/Palin ticket!
By BOB DOLE
August 29, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Condoleezza Rice would have been the clearest attempt to lure disillusioned voter’s attention. : -) Say NO to OBAMA BIN BIDEN!! VOTE FOR JOHN & SARAH!!
By b4real
August 29, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
I am laughing so hard at you Repubs. Please, you really think this is going to get the win. I guess it is wishful thinking on yall’s part. Even if McCain picked a man, etc.. Bush messed the whole economy up for the Repubs. Nothing is going to change and that is the big issue right now. Not race nor gender but who is the better person to make that change. McCain will be just a repeat of your Boy Bush. Still laughing at you. Obama makes you nervous doesn’t he…
By JeremiahWright
August 29, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
B. Thenet, you’re reaching. I saw that CNN jumped on that inconsequential story quickly. Anything to help Obama.
All of you who are criticizing the pick without first listening to her weren’t considering McCain anyway. Stop pretending that you were.
By Mytwocents
August 29, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Just when CNN thought they had convinced everyone that Obama is the candidate…McCain picks a smart woman for his VP. McCain - Palin ‘08!!!!
By Old White Haired Dude 2
August 29, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
To “A Stand 4 Change” @ 2:57:
You wrote: …how can you be a true christian [sic] and see that everything the republicans [sic] stand for goes against everything that God stands for?!!?!!
Democrats have been leaders in abortion “rights” and you have 40 million souls on your hands as a result. Obama even opposed a bill that would have supported babies born after a botched abortion.
Almighty God doesn’t support the killing of 40 million souls. You not only have the “audacity of hope” but you have just plain audacity. You should be ashamed of yourself and you should realize that God is supreme.
Psalm 31:18 reads:
“Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.”
That you attempt to disrespect Christ by failing to capitalize His name is lost on no one.
By O'Boy
August 29, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Suddenly Bold experience is a big deal for the Democrats.
A brilliant move for McCain because he’s managed to steal the spotlight from Obama’s best speech ever [last night]. It’s so smart that even HuffingtonPO’s are talking about this rather than what BHO said last night.
WOW - keep it up McCain/Palin. I likee.
By Mike V.
August 29, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Well she certainly seems like a very big improvement over Dick Cheyney! She is an NRA member though, so she could still blast somebody in the face. I can see Tina Fey of SNL putting on a few pounds to do an impression of her on the show on Sept. 13th. And if Ralph Reed thinks she is the Cats Meow, then this is an excellent pick! PTL.
By Mike
August 29, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Great Pick by McCain!! I guess being in your mid 40’s is only acceptable, if you are a Democrat. Being married to a workining wife/mother, I would vote for a working mom anyday over a spoon fed Ivy league. She knows how to work and she brings the real change the country is asking for. PS. Dear Hillary, I am sorry that the Democratic party and African Americans through you under the bus.
By Bill
August 29, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
I think this pick by McCain shows for certain that he is unable to make good decisions. IF he were elected, and something should happen to him, This woman is not in any way, shape or form, ready or capable of taking the highest office of the country. What in the world was he thinking?
By mom of 2
August 29, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
As a mom I can’t understand how a woman who just gave birth 4 months ago could be ready to take on the VP position unless she’s totally detached from her kids. I simply see this as a ploy to even up the field as far as who has young children, history being made, and a stab at Obama for not choosing Hillary. The manipulation of the public is obvious here!
By Michael G.
August 29, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Well, well, well. Johnny just slapped one out of the park. Even Afro-American women are lining up to vote Repub. now. - I had began to worry that we were going to get another LBJ on Pa. Avenue. Not much danger of that now. Like the blogger a while back said, and he should have really come out and said what he meant. People in this country, when they step up to the voting machine, and their friends aren’t looking, they pull the R ticket. Excellent choice, good responsible American, who is proud to be American, by the way. PRO-LIFE, not PRO-MURDER. Enough said. To bad, the Union ticket was showing up, but as usual, quick out of the gate……but all show and no go..
By soothsayer
August 29, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Awwww. Now that mean ole McCain has thrown a curve ball in the election that just might win the election for him. Why don’t you Obama supporters go ahead and admit it: you are voting for Obama because he is black. Not because there is any substance there but because he is black. Get it out in the open and you will feel better and save yourself a lot of rationalization.
By silly wabbit
August 29, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Why are none of my comments being approved?! Something has to be said about the comparison between Palin and Obama’s experience! Why is the AJC monitoring this blog so closely?
In case this one gets approved:
*Palin began her political career in 1992. *Obama began his political career in 1997.
*Palin’s career has prevented her from being exposed and tainted by old-school Washington. *Obama began his campaign pandering the race card to the senate before he even submitted his first piece of legislation.
As a woman, I do not see this as a move to gain Hillary’s supporters, but as an effort to demonstrate the republican party’s willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the American public.
By steve
August 29, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
I think it is an outstanding choice , she has spent more time running Alaska than Obama has spent ‘working’ at his job .
By tp
August 29, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
I would gladly vote for Paten… but too bad she can’t get rid of the old guy running with her!
By RoadRanger
August 29, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
By selecting Biden over Clinton for its VP candidate, the Obama team snubbed 18,000,000 voters, many of them highly motivated women. McCain and company, in selecting Palin for VP, have turned the identity politics of the democrat party into a powerful weapon. The republican campaign has come alive with conservative and reform values dominant. What should have been an almost assured Obama victory will be a McCain-Palin knockout. As an independent conservative, I am elated. To democrats everywhere, I say “Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!”
By Mike
August 29, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
why didn’t he just pick Britney and drop ALL pretense. She will have no role in the McCain government. McCain simply does not get that he is not invincible and this person could actually end up as president. I am completely floored and, for the second time in 30 years, I will vote for the Democrat in the race. Unbelievable!
By Sue
August 29, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
I cried when I heard the news. I have been on the fence between the two candidates, and after this week I was actually considering Obama. Not anymore… Great job John. I just bought a bumper sticker and made a campaign contribution. Go get ‘em.
(I can’t imagine how much money was wasted by renting out that stadium and building that fake presidential set just to make a televised speech. I guess he has money to burn!!!)
By Jil
August 29, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
As an African-American Woman, I had a very difficult time deciding between Obama and Clinton. I had a difficult time between the two, not because I am a black woman, but because I believe so fervently in their politics. Now, everyone is entitled to their feelings, but I believe that McCain picked Palin because she is a woman who will cover the conservatism that his party feels he is lacking. I don’t care about any of that because I don’t believe in her politics. I find it difficult to believe that there are women out there who believe that it is another persons right to tell her what she can and cannot do with her body in regards to abortion. I cannot believe that people believe that it is okay to tell a large group of people that their feelings for a person of their same sex are wrong and that they should be discriminated against because they have those feelings. I cannot believe that there are people who don’t understand that while guns are an important amenity for one persons lifestyle, they are dangerous weapons in regards to another’s lifestyle. The fact that because I live below the middle class line, I somehow deserve less. After reading the majority of this blog, I understand that many of you feel this way. These are my views of McCain/Palin’s politics, and they don’t line up with what I want for another 4-8 years. So I personally can care less who he chose, it didn’t affect my decision one way or another. Obama/ Biden ‘08!
By Sam
August 29, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
I see the RNC trolls and spin doctors are out in force. All the GOP faithful in my office basically said the same thing, “He picked WHO?”. Lots of eye rolling around here, folks.
By Hmmmm
August 29, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Seems to me that the republicans that are posting here don’t seem to be focused at all on the fact that she is a woman. Only the dems are concerned with that.
“Offensive to women…” “Not like Hillary…” “Too pretty to be…”
But, the republicans have very carefully avoided making stereotypical remarks like that about Obama.
Where is the equality in this history-making presidential race?
By It's OVER
August 29, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
McCain. It is over. The pick for your VP is sad!
By Common Sense
August 29, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
If this wasn’t so sad, it would be funny. McCain’s basic premise against Obama is that he is too inexperienced. So what does he do? The man would be the oldest president ever going into office, who has health issues such as bouts with melanoma - a possibly deadly ailment . It is reasonable to question who would be in charge if the unthinkable happened. And what does McCain do? He picks a FIRST TERM governor from Alaska who has ZERO experience. Not just little experience, but NONE - particularly on foreign policy. Hillary had experience comming out of her ears - she was in the Whitehouse and knows EXACTLY what kind of challenges a president will face. We all know Hillary Clinton, and Palin is no Hilary Clinton. I wouldn’t put Palin in charge of Clayton Co Schools.
This pick is just another example that McCain has awful judgment. Its just an example that McCain has no substance - HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED. That includes changing his issues on policies to stroke the Republican base - and you all know it. After all, only 6 months ago McCain himself opposed off-shore drilling. And in this situation, the Republicans have been emphasizing experience, then FLIP FLOP. Sad and unintelligent.
Voting for McCain is DANGEROUS.
By Edgar
August 29, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
MORE OF THE SAMEBig oil, imported steel, commercial fishing? Give me an EFing break.
By Judy
August 29, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
I am insulted as a woman that McCain would think that he would get my vote just because he adds a woman to his ticket. She is a right wing, beauty queen with little to no experience and minimal education. No thanks. I think that this clearly illustrates how he underestimates women.
By Stumped
August 29, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
Wow - I just don’t get this pick. I am a republican and I want to think McCain made a great choice, but is she really ready to become the president if he should become incapacitated? He hasn’t lost my vote - it’s certainly note enough to make me vote for Osama, I mean, Obama - but they’ll need to convince me she’s strong enough to lead the nation or I may just sit this election out.
I can’t help but think his choice was a knee jerk reaction to the Dems. I can almost hear the conversation …
Conservative? Check! Supports the Military? Check! Young? Check? Female? Check! Black? Well … four out of five ain’t bad! And besides, she hunts!
By Matt
August 29, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
I see the great marketing power in this ploy; a good 50% of Americans are EASILY swayed by marketing gimmicks, so I have to give McCain that one. But seriously I do not see this as a good pick. Sure it’ll be hard for Dems to pick her apart…other than the PTA she has ZERO experience…seems like a walking contradiction to McCain’s continual attack on Obama’s experience. it’s a great right-wing gimmick, but seriously she is one heart attach away from the White House as his VP and that is frightening! Why not get the mayor of Lithonia if you are going for gimmick gold.
By SaveOurRepublic
August 29, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
Tried to post this previously, so sorry if duplicate…
I’ll have to do some research on Palin. I like the pro ANWR drilling and anti-infanticide positions. I’d assume she’s pro 2nd Amendment too (which is good). However, the fact that Neocon/RINO “McAmnasty” picked her means she’s probably a fellow Neocon…ie - chickenhawk/pro foreign entanglements, pro-amnesty/NAU/open borders, pro “free trade”/outsourcing of American jobs/insourcing of H-1B visa workers (taking American jobs), pro Zionist/AIPAC stooge & Globalist Elite shill.
From a GOP prospective, “McAmnasty” would have been better served going with Romney instead of pulling this “diversity” stunt to counter “Bacrock Obummer’s” supposed “star/fresh/energetic, etc.” factor (which is largely embellished by the controlled “mainstream” media).
Either way, our Constitutional Republic is in an awful way with Globalist shill coin side A “McAmnasty” or side B “Obummer”.
By Mike
August 29, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
I don’t see how anyone on the Republican side can see this as “locking up the nomination,” or “a great pick.” She won’t get the Hillary voters because she is pro-life; she has less experience than Obama; no one knows who she is; she has a current scandal going on in her home state; and now McCain has no argument against Obama. I will give you that McCain was really in a lose-lose position, but Obama and his team will have a field day with this.
By What the
August 29, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
McCain would have been better off if he picked Cythina McKenny!
By B. Thenet
August 29, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
JermiahWright: Considering the investigation into potential wrongdoing by Governor Palin was started less than a month ago…how can you call it inconsequential?
It is a rather lurid tale, and her ex-brother-in-law sure seems like a real loser. However, it sure looks like Palin, her husband, and her staff were very interested in getting this guy fired from his job with the Alaska State Police….even as her sister and him are still in court over custody and visitation. It looks like a very sad situation where someone sought to use their power to benefit their family
This is an Alaksan Newspaper summary of the situation
By JUNIOR
August 29, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
“…Biden will blow her away in the debates…”…..classic, only if his toupee isn’t blown away first.
And to think women will vote for her only because she IS a woman, its not like blacks only vote for blacks…oh wait a minute…i do live in Atlanta, right? LOL… Dem’s r so angry that the first female VP will be a republican….suck ittttttttttt
independent voting for the hottie for VP
By swolf4810
August 29, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Prove McCain was SO hoping to run against Hillary that he can’t even let go of that thought now. Makes it appear he intended to run on a ” I was a POW/anti-Hillary platform and has no idea of what to do now that half of that premise is gone.
By stumped
August 29, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Matt - gimmick seems to be the right word for this. Seems like better running mates were dismissed on the basis of gender and skin color. The new rule is only one experienced white male per ticket.
For better or worse.
By Honest Lee
August 29, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
McSame does it again! Experience is such an issue that he concludes Obama to be unfit for office and yet he picks a VP candidate with only 2 years of experience. Hipocrisy - thy name is McSame!
By O'Boy
August 29, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
McCain’s pick shows he’s more of the change agent in this race.
Let the hand wringing begin :)
By Fred
August 29, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
B4real..
No boy.. we’re laughing at YOU. In case you don’t read (I’m taking that for granted). “Bush messed up the economy”. The last quarter results showed 3.3% annual growth, just horrible economic news for your Socialist Democratic Party, I know. I realize that down at the B.K. your job growth is rather limited, but try to stay with us.. it is you wishin’ that your boy ‘Bama will take the WH, but you know, deep down, that there ain’t a chance in hell that when peoiple are all alone in front of that voting machine, that they are going to pull his lever. I know it, and I hope you know it. Go get your GED now…
By Excited Susie
August 29, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
Awesome! A woman back in the race. Excited againNow we can show Obama.. Sweet revenge for disappointed soccer moms. Were can we get our yard signs?
By TW
August 29, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Sarah Palin is currently under investigation and her husband works for BP. Way to round out the ticket, John.
The GOP is dead.
By KimWhit
August 29, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Wow, so experience really doesn’t mean that much to the Republicans after all. I’m LingMAO!!!!! And here I was nervous that he would chose Liberman!!! LMAO!!!!!!All of the conservatives I know are really p** off at McCain’s choice so I don’t know who you posers are on this board. What a pathetically desperate atttempt to jump on the “change” bandwagon. Stupid Republicans can’t even come up with their own material. Biden is going to have a field day with Betty Crocker! YOUR NEW PRESIDENT IS OBAMA. Thanks McCain.
By lovethemliberals
August 29, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
McCain just won the White House. Can’t stand Biden and his incessant diatribe of tripe. Obama is vapid.
OK women, time to put up or shut up.
By Stumped ...
August 29, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Well, no ‘What the’, I actually think Cynthia McKinny would have been worse.
I’m no spring chicken, but McCain’s age is concerning me now for the first time.
But let’s not lose the faith. Keep an open mind, Palin may surprise us.
By Ron Hockensmith
August 29, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
I have no doubt that Sarah Palin is a fine person and an able governor of our 4th smallest state, Alaska. But it is unbelievable that 72 year old John McCain would thrust her on the stage, only a heartbeat away from the presidencey in order to appeal to Hillary Clinton’s supporters. This is an example of blind ambition willing sacrifice the safety of our entire country in a desperate attempt to become president of these United States.
By brent
August 29, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
There is no way I would vote for a black muslim and Joe Biden doesn’t helphi any at all. John McCain just secured my vote with his pick. Now all they need to do is surround themselves with intelligent people and the country has a chance to get back on track.
By COGPK
August 29, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
As a Pentecostal, I celebrate the nomination of the very first Pentecostal candidate for Prez/VP in history.
Congratulations to John McCain for a GREAT pick. This is one STRONG woman.
As far as less experience than Obama…she has been a mayor and CEO of a state. Obama has NEVER even presided over a board meeting. He has NEVER led or run anything. As Hillary said, all he’s done is made a speech.
The experience card does not fly here.