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A Sneak Peek at Sarah’s Speech

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Excerpts: Remarks by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
Vice Presidential Nominee to Address the 2008 Republican National Convention

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.

On her experience as a public servant:

“I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:

“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion – I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”

On energy policies that the McCain-Palin administration will implement:

“Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America’s energy problems – as if we all didn’t know that already. But the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we’re going to lay more pipelines…build more nuclear plants…create jobs with clean coal…and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers.”

On John McCain:

“Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”

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Comment by Go Sarah | 2008-09-03 19:06:21

WHoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. The Barracuda speaks!!!

Comment by Paul F. Villarreal | 2008-09-03 19:28:44

That speech is going to tear the Target Center down. Cannot wait!

I’m not even going to post all the links. If you would like to see 6 new video spots (some ads, some footage) from today, including Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich crushing the media over it’s coverage of Palin, as well as John McCain being greeted at the Minneapolis airport by his family and the family of Sarah Palin, please come here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulFVillarreal

The first 6 videos on the grid below the ‘featured video’ are all from today. I’m uploading another spot right now, where FOX’s Megyn Kelly destroys US Weekly senior editor who tries to justify their outrageous, slanderous cover of Sarah Palin. To see that, shortly, click on the number (40-something) besides the ‘videos’ label beside the 9-video grid on my channel.

Can’t wait for this speech!

Comment by Paul F. Villarreal | 2008-09-03 19:34:15

Check that. 5 of the first 6 videos in my 9-video grid are from today. The “PUMAs for Palin” video is not from today.

 

Comment by kc | 2008-09-03 19:36:49

The empire strikes back as everyone expected. But sadly, BO is no Luke Skywalker; Biden is no Han Solo; and his Obots are gossipy Ewoks.

Comment by Arabella Trefoil | 2008-09-03 19:46:02

Obama is Chewbacca

Comment by Lark | 2008-09-03 19:55:49

Obama is a Jaba the Hut wannabe. When Jaba was 46 he looked like Obama now, then his ego exploded inside his gut and his arrogance filled his head.

 

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 19:59:29

I knew Chewbacca, and Obama, ma’am, is no Chewbacca.

Comment by Zeke | 2008-09-03 20:40:25

As Chewy would say,
“AAARRRRHHHHHGGGHHHHH!

 
 
 
 

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:39:49

Paul,

Well done with all the links on YouTube – and very cool that Greta used one for her PUMA blog!

Comment by Paul F. Villarreal | 2008-09-03 19:43:40

Thanks, Boxer Mum.

Here is the direct link to the Megyn Kelly video, where she crushes the US Weekly editor for their hack cover and story on Sarah Palin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M05JiYnjNI

The audio is low, but it’s worth turning the volume up for.

:)

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:46:59

I wish you had a hidden camera in the room where MEEECHEEELELLE is sitting watching Sarah’s speech! That would be classic!

Comment by Paul F. Villarreal | 2008-09-03 19:50:20

 

Comment by Postmaster | 2008-09-03 23:11:16

waaaaaaaaa waaaaaaaaaa wait! Is that Michelle squalling? No? It’s Obama and Biden. How does it feel to get spanked boys?

Comment by Adriana | 2008-09-04 14:24:21

im a republic, but they have not done anything to be proud of. He selected a woman to run the country if he dies that cant even run her own household. And has one foot on a banana and one foot in the grave, let hope he’s not sometime forgetful. He’s just too old and she’s not ready.

 
 
 
 

Comment by just me | 2008-09-03 19:44:09

yes all the videos I have seen recently have been good! Great work…Paul

Sarah is going to make a great speech and make the One see it’s back to the senate for him come Nov!!

GO SARAH…

? can we not chat now at blog radio??

Comment by Paul F. Villarreal | 2008-09-03 19:51:07

Thanks, just me!

I’m going to keep ‘em coming, so stay tuned.

;)

Comment by getfitnow | 2008-09-03 20:04:01

Thanks Paul!

 

Comment by cc | 2008-09-03 20:08:49

yes Paul…please keep up the great work!

 
 
 
 

Comment by Eden | 2008-09-03 19:57:31

I’m a big fan of your videos, keep up the great work!

 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:31:10

Thanks Paul for the link to your videos !!

Huckabee is up. Not bad; he is funny and saluted the historic character of Obama’s candidacy: good for him.

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:42:44

Hey that’s really cool, dude. Thanks for the link. Really great. Thanks.

 
 

Comment by NoBAma | 2008-09-03 19:33:20

Love it! They should not have leaked the speech out. I wanted to hear it live for the first time.

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:40:01

Too good too good too good!

Courtesy TNGW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-QevraCQUc

 

Comment by DD | 2008-09-03 19:44:25

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We cannot wait for OBAMA TO GO DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

DOWN

DOWN

DOWN!!!!!!

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:00:44

Loved this one: “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

 

Comment by Adriana | 2008-09-04 14:06:40

For a person to sit around and wait for another person to fall or fail is down themselves. Only one who wishes the best for others no matter who they maybe is well off themselves in heart, mind and skin.

 
 

Comment by NoBAma | 2008-09-03 20:08:59

There is a countdown to Palin’s speech on Fox. I love it. MCcain must feel like a genious about now.

 
 

Comment by Roninstia | 2008-09-03 19:09:12

CNN has a “Sarah Palin Speech” countdown clock running in the corner of the screen. Bwahahaha! Their panties are in a knot.

Comment by Christopher | 2008-09-03 19:20:03

“Panties in a knot”

And the DEM’S are being sexist.. *cough*

Comment by Roninstia | 2008-09-03 19:21:32

“panties/shorts” I stand corrected. Forgive me.

 

Comment by Disgusted | 2008-09-03 19:45:44

Oh yeah Christopher, Panties in a knot is right up there with accusing fake pregnancies, nut crackers and the list goes on and on. You are an idiot *cough*

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:50:36

No no there’s no correction necessary there. Christopher does wear panties. He told me. His mother encouraged it. She gave him her own. His mother also told him to support Barack Obama. He and his mother are very close.

 

Comment by captiveaudience | 2008-09-03 20:02:17

Sound like you need your hernia fixed Christopher.

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:42:24

 
 

Comment by Donkey Brazziere | 2008-09-03 20:18:07

And Christopher’s Underroos.

 
 

Comment by vinnie | 2008-09-03 19:40:55

CNN has become a pathetic center for journalist wannabees. They should add liza gibons on their rooster and get rid of brazilla.

 
 

Comment by socalannie | 2008-09-03 19:10:15

Go Saracuda!!! I hope she calls out the media on their deplorable sexist coverage.

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:52:37

Now THAT would be sensational! Almost like VE Day.

 
 

Comment by bemused | 2008-09-03 19:10:21

Take that, chauvinist pigs! Ohh, the exploding heads. How dare she talk back? We’ll strangle her supporters! Oh, wait, they’re Republicans…

Comment by cc | 2008-09-03 20:14:58

god…I would absolutely love it if sarah barracuda told the media to shove it where the sun doesn’t shine…

 
 

Comment by J. Smith | 2008-09-03 19:12:05

“Since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves,” Palin said. “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a `community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Give that punk Obama hell!!!

Comment by Ferd McBerfle | 2008-09-03 19:17:10

Now that’s what I call derision as well as being a true statement. What a great line.

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:07:15

Haha Obama! Haha Obama! Haha Obama! Haha Obama! Haha Obama!

 
 

Comment by bastardcraig | 2008-09-03 19:13:20

That’s what I’m talking about!!!!

 

Comment by Mr. X | 2008-09-03 19:13:21

I saw the ad by McCain pitting Obama against Palin. I hope he keeps that up because it’s hilarious to think that Obama can only stand up to a VP. Then again, Obama has never won where the voters actually had a say. And he’s certainly never won against a Republican… EVER (oh! unless you consider Alan Keyes an actual opposition).

About her speech, from what I see here, she’s able to draw from her experience. Things she’s actually done. I’ve NEVER once heard what Obama has done, other than “community service” (oops, is that not the proper term?).

I also find it funny that the media is accusing McCain of not knowing Palin as well as Obama knows Ayers. Sure, they leave out Ayers, but it’s an unavoidable consequence.

I’m just glad there’s starting to be same pushback against all the lies.

Comment by Diana | 2008-09-03 19:30:34

Keyes had less than 3 months to campaign, just 86 days. Most had no idea who he even was. Plus he was carpetbagging. Yet look how many votes he got. He took about 27% of the vote. Now imagine if he’d had the same amount of time Obama had/had to campaign. There was a reason Obama lost congress in a landslide. Had to run for office unopposed. He’s never won an election based on his character, and the things he’s accomplished. Did for his constituents. He knows it and we know it. That’s why it’s all show and glitz, chanting. Divert and distract for him and his campaign. The MSM. They know it too.

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:15:38

“Then again, Obama has never won where the voters actually had a say. And he’s certainly never won against a Republican… EVER (oh! unless you consider Alan Keyes an actual opposition).”

Yeah – do people remember that? Obama’s always had someone to fix or rig elections for him!

Comment by Athena The Warrior | 2008-09-03 21:38:44

The reason why Obama got to run against Alan Keyes was because he pulled his typical MO and has his supporters convince the judge to unseal the divorce records of his opponent the popular Jack Ryan.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/about/chi-0406240383jun24,0,7506323.story

http://1007eastgrand.blogspot.com/2008/07/short-political-history-of-barack-obama.html

Jack Ryan was forced to drop out. The Republicans tried getting other people to fill the slot including Mike Ditka but were stuck with Alan Keyes who Obama easily beat 74% to 24%.

Obama wouldn’t know fair play if it bit him in the ass.

 
 
 

Comment by Sarahdepity | 2008-09-03 19:14:11

Sarahdepity will take down the liberal news netowork and render them irrelevant. I am so excited about politics. I thought I had a high when HIllary was in. But now Sarah is givign me hope again. WHoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

Comment by NObamaNoHow | 2008-09-03 19:14:30

Sa-Rah! Sa-Rah! Sa-Rah!

I can’t WAIT to see her deliver this!

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:17:24

The CNN Countdown Clock says 1:04:29.

 
 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 19:14:42

I don’t think Sarah will say alot if anything about the media and the crap about her daughter. If she does it will make it look like she is playing the “victim”. I think she is going to lay out her experience, life and her stance on issues. I think she’ll do an AWESOME job!! If the Dem’s weren’t worried they would not be spending so much time trying to trash her. They are just making themselves utterly stupid.

 

Comment by AnnieCarmel | 2008-09-03 19:14:58

Go Sarah! Clean house tonight!

 

Comment by ProudMilitaryMom | 2008-09-03 19:15:16

I like Gov Palin more and more! That small town mayor/community organizer with responsibility crack is great! Is Barky crying yet????

This is just what I needed after being stuck sick as a dog for the last week! Refreshing indeed! Go Sarah! Kick his scrawny little butt all the way back to Chicago!

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:17:01

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Oh too cute! lolz

 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:17:15

The media and the DNC cannot or will not believe that we Hillary supporters will vote for a woman who stands for what she believes in even though we might not agree with everything she says. We do however, believe this woman should be in Washington DC as VP for John McCain and there should not be different standards for her. First it was Hillary — I thought well she made enemies — now its this terrific gal who doesn’t pretend to be a Democrat–why do the Democrats feel they need to destroy her? Must be that Obama wants to suck all the air out of the room once again and can’t handle the competition — especially from a woman.

Comment by FranSC | 2008-09-03 19:43:52

Yes, s. hall, the DNC and media keep saying Hillary supporters will eventually “come home” to the dems because they will not be able in the end to vote for someone against Roe v Wade. Just watch!

I have always been defensive when it comes to R v W, but no more will I be held hostage because of Roe. Roe has divided women for years! We need to stick together to unleash the power of the women’s vote. Conservative and liberal women should support Governor Palin because she is an impressive candidate who is better qualified than BO. At the very least, ALL women should defend her against sexism. Sexism from a woman is particularly disgusting. This is what women’s rights is REALLY about, as in this case, banning together to elect a well-qualified woman NOT whether or not she is liberal or conservative. We need both! This should be a bi-partisan effort as it started out to be in the 70’s.

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:01:34

Yes, s. hall, the DNC and media keep saying Hillary supporters will eventually “come home” to the dems because they will not be able in the end to vote for someone against Roe v Wade. Just watch!

I’m not going home. I’ll wander if I have to. My vote is mine.

Comment by d2d | 2008-09-03 20:29:17

Zoomer stated downstairs that the Dem Party left that he didn’t leave it.

Some brilliant person or persons at the DNC convinced their compadres to believe in their vision for the future of the Dem. Party. Without question – there is always a leader who is followed by followers. Who this person is I do not know.

Nevertheless, some Party ELITE with bat shit for brains convinced the followers with bat shit for brains to trust in their vision for the Party.

Census predicts the AA population will grow exponentially over the next couple of decades. Therefore, the Dem Party needs to build and solidify this growing voter base. What better way to do that than insure the nomination of a man who portrays himself to be an African American.

However, this ELITE or ELITES made one very, very bad calculation in their decision making to build the base which is that WE women, and YES that includes ALL women, and “feminist” men have human brains and can think for ourselves.

You see, these ELITES and their minions threaten that under a McCain Administration we, the Democratic faithful, will see a whole new bench of conservative, anti abortion Supremes who will thrust the death nail into Roe v Wade once and for all.

BUT, what they don’t EVER mention is the FACT, that the Senate and the House will be in the safe hands of the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party WILL HOLD THE MAJORITY IN BOTH HOUSES. Hell, the Dem’s are expecting to pick up seats in November which will only strengthen their majority.

Remember, the President nominates a SCOTUS BUT it’s the Senate who APPROVES the nominee.

Therefore, IF the Dem’s are true to Roe v Wade then their Senate brethren would NEVER put such neo cons on the Court. Right?

Right!

Therefore, I could give a rats ass about their R v W pandering. That is b/c WE, the voters, can hold our Congressional delegation accountable.

And we do that every two years with our vote.

Enough about the R v W scare tactics. I will not cast my vote in November out of fear. It’s simply not going to happen.

 

Comment by Indyvoter | 2008-09-03 20:39:06

Me neither.

 
 
 
 

Comment by Mercedes | 2008-09-03 19:17:56

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

That is classic. It’s all good stuff.

Comment by May | 2008-09-03 19:27:27

That line alone would make a great ad for the McCain campaign. haha

 
 

Comment by mrduffin | 2008-09-03 19:17:59

I’m watching the US Open Tennis match and the sound has gone off. I wonder if the BO crew is working on scrambing the sat signal during her speech and got on the wrong frequency? Anything is possible it seems with this crew!

 

Comment by NotBrainwashed | 2008-09-03 19:19:14

“Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”

Brilliantly put. Go Barracuda!

 

Comment by Go Sarah | 2008-09-03 19:19:19

She is a republican. She will ignore the media with all that talK ABOut HER DAUGHTER. bUT HER WORDS WILL SOAR tonight. She will not whine about sexism. But she will give them the smack down tonight.

Bring on the issues Sarah. WHoaaaaaaa A barrcuda in the white house.

 

Comment by FranSC | 2008-09-03 19:19:45

I understand from the McCain Campaign that Sarah was chosen, like Barack, because of her speaking abilities, among many other things – not the case with O’s selection. Also, that in debates she destroyed her opponents. I am so excited and watching the count-down clock.

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:45:18

Mike Huckabee gave a good speech tonight. Not my first choice for President, but he beats Obama. The religiosity with both, actually, bothers me. Huckabee is charming.

 
 

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:19:54

Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

OMG!!! I can’t WAIT for this speech!

You go Sarah!!!!

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:22:14

boxer mum — I can’t wait to watch this feisty lady. She could huff and puff and blow Obama down.

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:24:34

and if the real thing don’t do the trick
you better make up something quick
you gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn it to the wick
ooooh, barracuda!

 
 

Comment by mimi | 2008-09-03 20:26:14

As far as I’m concerned if that ‘community organizer’ line is the only thing that pops in her speech, that is going to rock their socks. These people are stupid for trying to tangle with this woman because it only points out 0bama’s flaws and weakeness.

In all of the years, this is the first time I’ve seen the opposing campaign and its supporters be so consumed with the VP choice. I just saw Sally Quinn make an ass out of herself. She supports 0bama, why should she care if McCain picked someone who in her eyes is a loser. Seems to me the 0bama campaign should be pleased.

Why aren’t they?

I’ll tell you why.


They’re scared!!!

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:20:17

Geraldo — Obama is now running against the VP nominee because he is too afraid to run against the Presidential Nominee. He shouldn’t be paying attention to anyone but McCain but small minded people do small minded things. Maybe even he knows that the wrong man is on the top of the Democratic Ticket.

 

Comment by TwoTermObama | 2008-09-03 19:20:17

Uh, seriously, who needs to go spelunking around in her familial history for fodder when the peanut butter commercial lady says shit like this in public. This lady is WHACK!

In an address last June, the Republican vice presidential candidate also urged ministry students to pray for a plan to build a $30 billion natural gas pipeline in the state, calling it “God’s will.”

Palin asked the students to pray for the troops in Iraq, and noted that her eldest son, Track, was expected to be deployed there.

“Our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God,” she said. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that plan is God’s plan.”

A video of the speech was posted at the Wasilla Assembly of God’s Web site before finding its way on to other sites on the Internet.

Palin told graduating students of the church’s School of Ministry, “What I need to do is strike a deal with you guys.” As they preached the love of Jesus throughout Alaska, she said, she’d work to implement God’s will from the governor’s office, including creating jobs by building a pipeline to bring North Slope natural gas to North American markets.

“God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that,” she said.

“I can do my job there in developing our natural resources and doing things like getting the roads paved and making sure our troopers have their cop cars and their uniforms and their guns, and making sure our public schools are funded,” she added. “But really all of that stuff doesn’t do any good if the people of Alaska’s heart isn’t right with God.”

Palin attended the evangelical church from the time she was a teenager until 2002, the church

Comment by bemused | 2008-09-03 19:28:20

Sorry, not scared of the Deity by whatever name. What are you, trying to make us afraid of someone who believes in G-D? That is her privilege as an American, and not only that, we know that’s one of the reasons she was picked! Because unlike BO/BS her faith is obvious and palatable.

 

Comment by Ferd McBerfle | 2008-09-03 19:36:27

And the point, aside from the talking one between your shoulder blades, is what?

Comment by NObamaNoHow | 2008-09-03 19:42:43

Awww…we should cut him some slack. How else is he/she going to earn money for his/her comic books and Clearasil?

 
 

Comment by Mr.Murder | 2008-09-03 19:41:17

This fits nicely between G-D Amerikka sermons.

You Obama drones really want to go there?

Comment by just me | 2008-09-03 19:58:05

well I am glad shes asking for G-ds help its a lot better than her asking for Obamas help….
the we would have something to worry about!

let me say here I mean just let me say here umm um errr

 
 

Comment by McKatmoon | 2008-09-03 20:13:03

Ohhhh bugga bugga bugga!

 

Comment by Donkey Brazziere | 2008-09-03 20:26:56

I’ll bet her church doesn’t hate America.

 

Comment by jangles | 2008-09-03 20:33:02

And those comments are whacko? What I see that she is addressing ministry students, she talks about what she can do as a political leader and what they can do as religious ministers.

 

Comment by Indyvoter | 2008-09-03 20:45:07

And you want to compare this to Mr. Audacity’s Rev. God-Damn-America Wright’s church?

So are you joining Trinity?

Black Liberation theology, your favorite, obviously.

 
 

Comment by AnnieCarmel | 2008-09-03 19:21:03

Going over to kick off the opening party for the new McCain/Palin headquarters.

Guess the Dems think they don’t have to be worried about CA. No notices of any campaign going on here. Hope they continue to take us for granted!

Until last week, it seemed that there were only Obama support letters in our local paper but suddenly every Obama supporter has a challenging response the next day. I have submitted one on the Ayers/Annenberg connection. Hope it gets in because the papers are not doing anything on their own.

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:26:46

Have a great time Annie – give them a big PUMA roar from me!

 
 

Comment by ^NQ McPopcorn, McChocolate & McIce Cream Concession | 2008-09-03 19:21:08

Go Sarah go! Kick Barky’s cowardly ass!

Comment by just me | 2008-09-03 19:59:55

Go have fun Annie!!

 
 

Comment by Above My Pay Grade | 2008-09-03 19:21:11

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Sarah Palin is my hero!

I sort of wish she was going to debate Barry instead of Biden.

Comment by yttik | 2008-09-03 19:51:43

Ha! Actually, if I were McCain, I just might consider that. Obama, since you seem to believe you’re running against my VP, perhaps you’d like to have a debate with her?

 
 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:21:46

There’s a countdown clock to Sarah’s speech on the CNN screen. They just had a Democrat woman on who explained why so many Hill supporters are turning up and coming out enthusiastically for Sarah. And first it’s eBay and Hewlett-Packard to the podium. It’s an all woman night. This is awesome.

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:29:32

Geraldo — Finally somebody from the Democratic Party admits we Hill Dems are going for Palin. Hannity said 35% of Hill Dems will vote for McCain/Palin I guess even the Democrats have to come to terms with it.

Comment by just me | 2008-09-03 20:01:47

and Gulliani is on before Sarah it was saying on fox earlier today when I was in the car!!

 

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:05:00

The DNC is in denial.

 
 
 

Comment by Athena The Warrior | 2008-09-03 19:22:01

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Bwaaaaaaaaaa! Barky’s about to be eaten alive by The Saracuda!

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:24:24

She’ll eat him alive and then spit him out. Obama is on the run when Sheriff Palin’s in town.

 

Comment by beebop | 2008-09-03 19:26:01

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SMACK DOWN!!!!!!

Hockey Moms rule!

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:27:07

beebop — I agree — Hockey Moms rule — Go Sarah

McCain/Palin 08
PUMA

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:33:42

Hockey Moms rule – Community Organizers drool!!!

 
 

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:05:55

and wear lipstick!

 
 
 

Comment by TwoTermObama | 2008-09-03 19:23:59

Introducing Sarah Palin, America’s New Sweetheart!

Early this year, an op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News ripped into Gov. Sarah Palin’s appearance on a morning “shock jock” radio show as “plain and simple one of the most unprofessional, childish and inexcusable performances I’ve ever seen from a politician.”

So what happened? Palin has repeatedly feuded with the state’s Senate president, Lyda Green, over a wide range of legislation. Last January, Palin appeared on “The Bob and Mark Show,” whose host Bob Lester despises Green. That’s when the trouble started:

Early on in the conversation before Palin started to crack up, Lester referred to Sen. Green as a jealous woman and a cancer. Palin, who knows full well Lyda Green is a cancer survivor, didn’t do what any decent person would do, say, “Bob, that’s going too far.”
But as the conversation moved on, Lester intensified his attack on Green.

Lester questioned Green’s motherhood, asking Palin if the senator cares about her own kids. Palin laughs.

Then Lester clearly sets the stage for what he is about to say by warning his large audience and Palin. He says, “Governor you can’t say this but I will, Lyda Green is a cancer and a b—-.” Palin laughs for the second time.

What were teenage boys thinking when they heard the governor laugh at someone being called a b—-? How about the teenage girls who look up to Palin. What did they think when they heard her laugh?

But there is more. Lester then describes Green’s chair as big and cushy. A clear reference to the senator’s weight. Palin laughs a third time. She’s just having a grand old time.

Palin was clearly enjoying every second of Lester’s vicious attack on her political rival.

Comment by kc | 2008-09-03 19:26:03

Sorry, I don’t read bolded posts.

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:04:11

It’s a bit obnoxious, right? The new SCREAMING IN ALL CAPS!!!

 
 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:26:20

Green is a cow and TTO is spitting his meds in the toilet again.

 

Comment by TenYearsPrisonForObama | 2008-09-03 19:29:55

CHICAGO (BREAKING NEWS) — SEVERAL SOURCES ARE REPORTING THE FBI MAY AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK BRING FORMAL CHARGES AGAINST BARACK OBAMA FOR HIS PART IN THE “PAY TO PLAY” SCHEME WHICH RECENTLY FELLED HIS PARTNER AND FORMER LOVER ANTOIN “TONY” REZKO.

Comment by ^NQ McPopcorn, McChocolate & McIce Cream Concession | 2008-09-03 19:31:37

Which “several source.” Maybe start with a source for your comment. :)

Comment by ^NQ McPopcorn, McChocolate & McIce Cream Concession | 2008-09-03 19:40:06

BTW I think it would be the US Attorney who would file the charges, not the FBI.

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:07:40

Can I get a McShave ice please……..Blue barry ;)

 

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:27:03

I need chocolate!!

 
 
 

Comment by Arabella Trefoil | 2008-09-03 20:02:27

Hahaha – I’m choking on a pretzel

Good one, TenPrisonTerms

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 20:23:07

SON OF A B!TCH!!!

IS THIS TRUE?

REZKO WAS HIDING THE SALAMI WITH OBAMA?

BE RIGHT BACK!

I HAVE TO GO PHOTOSHOP SOME IMAGES AND CREATE A DIARY AT DAILY KOS!!!!

 

Comment by Donkey Brazziere | 2008-09-03 20:36:11

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP :)

 
 

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 20:11:08

We’re not listening to you screwball!!

 

Comment by Obama's gums look sick | 2008-09-03 20:17:36

Twoterm Obama ……”that’s going too far”. (Tee, hee, silly boy)

Now show us the real stuff you have against Palin. ‘Cause that dog don’t hunt anymore.

 

Comment by Donkey Brazziere | 2008-09-03 20:33:27

I’m not voting for a sweetheart, I’m voting for a barracuda. :)

 

Comment by Indyvoter | 2008-09-03 20:47:10

2term-
sorry skipped it.
Did you sign up to tithe at Trinity?

 

Comment by FranSC | 2008-09-04 10:31:34

To Two-Term Obama: I won’t put any credibility in your post regarding Palin’s ‘laughter’ responses(not words!)to the “Shock Jock” critic of AKA State Sen Lynda Green until I hear the other side.

 
 

Comment by kc | 2008-09-03 19:24:09

Even though I am independent, I envy the Republicans being about to give BO a knock out punch.

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 20:13:13

Glad I got off the Titanic before it sailed

 
 

Comment by Objective analysis | 2008-09-03 19:24:57

Hey guys, the Obama more muslims ties are coming out on Newsmax.com.

You don’t know who you are messing with son. LOL!

http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/obama_sutton_saudi/2008/09/03/127490.html

TI says it best, “Bring em Out, Bring em Out.” LOL!

Check out the video.

Comment by Diana | 2008-09-03 20:03:36

They’re just now vetting this? We’ve known for months that Obama ran in 1996 twice on the ticket. Once as a Democrat and again as the new party candidate for the Black Panthers(oops politically correct Marxist).

 

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:11:28

Roland Martin made a strange comment on CNN tonight. I am in Canada and can’t get anything but CNN. Watching the convention, he started talking about Republicans not wanting to focus on the economy (Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina and Mitt Romney are speaking tonight). Then he said, “If you’re broke, you don’t care if the guy believes in Jesus or Allah.” That was weird.

Comment by Ferd McBerfle | 2008-09-03 20:16:40

He must know something about Oblockhead that has been rumored but denied repeatedly.

Comment by The Kasheestees demand I vote for Obama! | 2008-09-03 20:31:09

And maybe about to come out. Some of that red meat Rove has been alluding to.

Comment by Ferd McBerfle | 2008-09-03 20:43:39

Kasheesties-ROFL. L&O-SVU.

 
 
 
 
 

Comment by Pulchritudegirl | 2008-09-03 19:25:05

Sally Quinn on O’Reilly = self-righteous, condescending *****. I guess she’s the only woman in the world capable of having a job and kids. What a piece of work!

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 19:49:06

the one Senator that was on hit it…she said she worked 18 hours a day and her husband helped w the kids. If you’re organized you can do it.

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:25:39

Da widda baby has not had airtime since the Republican Convention started so he has agreed to an exclusive interview with Bill O’Reilly during McCain’s acceptance speech. If that isn’t typical of this spoiled child then I don’t know what is.

 

Comment by mrduffin | 2008-09-03 19:28:45

TTO….you are BO’s next Larry Sinclair……..pucker up buttercup..

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 19:32:12

lolz Got Vaseline, TTO ya punk?

 
 

Comment by Objective analysis | 2008-09-03 19:29:57

I saw this b ask for O’Reilly to call her Sally. Was she making a pass or thanking god she got press coverage?

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 19:43:30

O’Reilly certainly made Quinn feel bad!!

How dare she say Palin should stay home with the kids

 
 

Comment by bemused | 2008-09-03 19:32:43

Here’s another brilliant angle to putting Palin up against BO/BS: One of the obamba’s arguments against McCain is, He’s so old, he’ll die, then what? Now we see the answer, the young VP will still kick BO/BS’s butt on every front, including age and looks.

 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:32:56

Tha Audacity of Authenticity — Go Sarah

 

Comment by Tattie | 2008-09-03 19:33:08

I feel in my heart Sarah is the real deal. I wish the dems would have come out and defended Hillary like the gop is defending Palin.

Comment by LilRod | 2008-09-03 19:44:04

I too cannot forgive the Dem bigwigs who NEVER defended Hillary against the sexist mysoginistic attacks.

The REPs ARE DEFENDING Palin 100%

Cannot believe what we are witnessing

The world is upside down!!

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 20:27:41

Well….

….think about it.

Who so YOU think you should trust.

The guy who has lived his life in front of you and is telling you that not everyone agrees with all your positions or his but thats ok, country first and on the rest we work together…

OR…

…the guy who hoped off the magical bus from nowhere peddling hopium and handshakes on the street corner.

Who do YOU think really WILL put the country’s best interests first and not their personal interests?

Comment by The Kasheestees demand I vote for Obama! | 2008-09-03 20:29:14

The Kasheestees don’t like you!

 
 
 
 

Comment by CATHERINE | 2008-09-03 19:33:30

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

Buurrn!

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 19:36:18

LOL…I know…that’s a good one. This is just a glimmer of Sarah Palin and why the Obama goose steppers are SCARED. If they weren’t they wouldn’t be acting like Obama is running against a VP and her 17 yr old daughter. They are sick and demented.

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:34:45

tattie — Laura Bush said it best — she is proud that the Republicans will the the Party to give us the first woman VP. Where are the Dems — the party of women’s right — what losers they turned out to be.

 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:36:01

tattie — Laura Bush said it best — she is proud that the Republicans will the Party to give us the first woman VP. Where are the Dems — the party of women’s rights — what losers and women haters they turned out to be.

Comment by street_parade | 2008-09-03 22:47:34

I have to admit, as much as I detest her husband…I’ve always kind of liked Laura Bush, maybe because I think she’s a secret smoker.

Rock on, Republican women!

 
 

Comment by Go Sarah | 2008-09-03 19:37:58

You all have me so excited. I hope she really performs well tonight. Theliberal left must begoing crazy. Why did they put a far, left liberal on the top of the ticket. And then Obama put an even old liberal insider as his running mate.

Comment by Mr.Murder | 2008-09-03 19:45:11

Obama isn’t very far left, that’s his problem.

He’s a neocon who used community organizing as a front.

Rumsfeld did Bechtel deals w/North Korea. Look at subproviders for Iran. You’ll likely find the same thing.

Comment by Ferd McBerfle | 2008-09-03 20:02:46

He’s a neocon who used community organizing as a front.

He’s a subsidiary of the telecoms, for sure.

 

Comment by LilRod | 2008-09-03 20:03:12

Obama just bamboozled the gullible left..now they are left with little..that is why they sound so pathetic defending the indefendable.

Hillary was the TRUE progressive

 
 
 

Comment by deborah1 | 2008-09-03 19:40:35

i am a very liberal ex-dem (as of 5-31-08) and i say…”way to go, sarah!!!” i will definitely be tuning in for her speech tonight.

 

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 19:41:02

McCain has given us all a gift!!
Go Sarah!!

Comment by LilRod | 2008-09-03 20:08:25

Noticed the McCain-Palin banners? Same color same size fonts…and Obama-biden ones? One has to reallllly focus to even see biden’s name…SUCH HUBRIS!

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 20:15:33

The Obama people are really ticked that they ended up having a worn out old white guy on the ticket.
So much freshness…NOT!!

 

Comment by Hope Floats | 2008-09-03 20:15:48

Lots of Republican women with signs and hats for Sarah Palin. They love her. She’ll be great.

 
 
 

Comment by maq | 2008-09-03 19:41:28

Que Sara Sarah

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich
Here’s what she said to me.

Que Sara Sarah
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ours, to see
Que Sara Sarah
What will be, will be.

When I was young, I fell in love
I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead
Will we have rainbows, day after day
Here’s what my sweetheart said.

Que Sara Sarah
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ours, to see
Que Sara Sarah
What will be, will be.

Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be handsome, will I be rich
I tell them tenderly.

Que Sara Sarah
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ours, to see
Que Sara Sarah
What will be, will be
Borrowed from Doris Days’ song

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:45:10

maq — thats terrific — This should be Sarah’s theme song.

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:42:04

There’s a new gal in town and she’s feeling good–Sorry BO you are no longer New — just another politician.

 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:43:19

There’s a new gal in town and she’s feeling good–Sorry BO you are no longer New — just another stinkin politician.

Comment by Seattle Moss | 2008-09-03 19:54:32

S. Hall
Obama was flavor of the week.
Now we have a super hot new choice that’s a breath of fresh air and a relief to the American people.

McCain has given back our hope that a Woman can break through the glass ceiling and become VP and maybe even president.
I’m ready for some strong women to rule after a thousand years of men destroying the planet.

 

Comment by Susan1968 | 2008-09-03 19:56:16

You know I was thinking about this …

… thanks to Sarah, Obama has lost his “newness.”

He’s like a summer rerun. While Sarah is the new season.

She’s refreshing, he’s repetitive.

This choice may prove to everyone that McCain is a sly old fox and now we know why he survived the POW camp.

Comment by socalannie | 2008-09-03 19:57:33

good point!

 
 
 

Comment by Bridgette | 2008-09-03 19:44:32

“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

BBBBBBUUUUUURRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Comment by LilRod | 2008-09-03 19:47:54

SO..Obama will be interviewed tomorrow by Bill OReilly…ummmm..FOX!

Wonder how his ObamaTOTS are reacting to THAT one!

Rationalize…excuse..forgive him AGAIN..DUH

Comment by TwoTermObama | 2008-09-03 19:59:52

Can’t wait! It’s not like there’s anything else exciting on television tomorrow night. Oh wait, isn’t there some old, senile, morally depraved wash up talking about wanting to run the country or something? Talk about Deeee-looo-zzshens!

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:02:14

It is those “old” people that will show up to vote.

It is the “new” and younger voters that are suspect in their voting habits.

 

Comment by Donna Brazile doing some hating on Fran-Arse, Rox-arse, FF, and Fritzee | 2008-09-03 20:03:11

Two Timer:

The poor joy of seeing you whining so.

Stop the hate!

 

Comment by street_parade | 2008-09-03 23:00:27

Somebody’s scared…right sweetie? When’s that first debate, then? McCain suddenly seems so dynamic with his superstar VP. BO is sooo last spring.

Obama’s going to burn, burn, burn to the wick because of the barracuda. Hah, hah!

 
 
 

Comment by blog force one | 2008-09-03 19:48:32

what sources are reporting this? pay tp play obama charges by fbi? I want to read about this!

Comment by ^NQ McPopcorn, McChocolate & McIce Cream Concession | 2008-09-03 19:58:47

I don’t take it seriously unless there are credible sources cited.

 
 

Comment by DD | 2008-09-03 19:48:33

Check out POLITICO!

It says Clinton aids say Palin treatment is sexist.

Also, does anyone know for sure that Pelosi in fact has 5 children of her own and is a grandmother, too???

Anyone?

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 19:50:47

yes that is true about Pelosi…

 

Comment by deborah1 | 2008-09-03 19:51:52

i don’t recall if she has 5 kids, but she IS a mother and grandmother.

 

Comment by AF catfish | 2008-09-03 19:57:15

Yes Pelosi has 5 kids and some grandkids. She got her start in politics by hosting fundraisers at her San Francisco mansion. Also, her father and brother were both mayor of Baltimore and Congressmen.

Comment by DD | 2008-09-03 20:18:36

Ok. I will have to do a youtube about this. Pelosi/Liberal hypocrisy.

 
 

Comment by street_parade | 2008-09-03 23:06:48

I REALLY hope that Hillary will have something to say in support of Palin against this BS. You don’t have to agree with Gov. Palin’s politics to stand up against this crap.

Democratic women REALLY need to do this – they are losing credibility FAST. The Republican’s are looking like the party of women’s equality, the world is turning upside down.

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:50:16

I hear they asked for Palin’s DNA to see if she ever slept with any other man other than her husband. Did they ask for Obama’s DNA — bet we could find a treasure trove in there. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. Come on Obama pony up.

 

Comment by Joel | 2008-09-03 19:50:45

I like it!!!

 

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:52:01

Im every woman, its all in me
Anything you want done, baby
Ill do it naturally
Im every woman, its all in me
I can read your thoughts right now
Every one from a to z

I can cast a spell
With secrets you cant tell
Mix a special brew
Put fire inside of you
But anytime you feel
Danger or fear
Instantly I will appear, cause

I can sense your needs
Like rain on to the seeds
I can make a rhyme
Of confusion in your mind
And when it comes down
To some good old fashioned love
Thats what Ive got plenty of, cause

I aint braggin cause Im the one
You just ask me ooh and it shall be done
And dont bother to compare
cause Ive got it
Ive got it, Ive got it, yeah

 

Comment by bayareavoter | 2008-09-03 19:52:44

Paul-thank you for the video links. I’ve hated Republicans my entire life; never more so than during the last 8 years but the video of McCain greeting his and Palin’s families made me cry. I LIKE J McCain and I ‘m voting for him and sending $$.

I love the way he spent extra time with the 17-yr old media-persecuted daughter and her boyfriend and he kissed the baby.

He’s the real deal. REFORM is the real change. We’ve been saying we need to get money out of politics and this may be the way to do it.

We could win this!

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:12:10

Bay I was impressed with McCain while Barry, Donna and Howie was telling me to get over it. I was invited to take part in a Townhall meeting with Mccain.

BarryCo thought I would fall in line and write a check. last laugh is on them.

 
 

Comment by socalannie | 2008-09-03 19:52:47

The republicans are really knocking themselves out to be the new party of the people. Since I turned it on a little while ago the speakers have been women (3 so far, incl Meg Whitman & Carly F.), a Latino & an AA.

By contrast, the Dem conv looked like it was trying to put itself across as the party of cool people.

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:55:57

socalannie — The Dems are searching for a new image since they told their base we were no longer needed. Cool Doesn’t work for the Democrats

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:14:15

yea, those cool people like to break windows and vandalize things in protest too. uh huh, cool…..getting sprayed w mace and taken to jail.

 
 

Comment by s. hall | 2008-09-03 19:53:29

The first thing I would love to hear Palin say is — I don’t need a teleprompter to tell you what’s in my heart tonight.

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:12:34

omg…LOL…that would be good.

 

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:13:09

Oh man S Hall that is good.

 
 

Comment by jim | 2008-09-03 19:54:07

If this is a bona fide excerpt, the GOP is dead in the water. The LAST thing she should be doing at this point is going on about her rugged rural down-home-girl bio … we already know WAAAAY TOO MUCH about her now as it is.

“I rock the casbah” just doesn’t resonate well with the “humble hockey mom” image. Come on – “the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all”? Money allocated to drilling in ANWR by the DOE is money taken away from renewables: the pie is not infinite. How idiotic does she think people are, anyway? The net gain from proposed ANWR drilling (at peak performance, circa 2025-2035) will knock a massive 5-6 CENTS off of the price of a barrel of oil … if that. Enjoy your 1.3 cents/gallon bonanza, America!

Speculation could wipe out the whole benefit from drilling in ANWR in about 30 minutes flat in heavy trading. As if no-one knows how beholden her state is to Big Oil, or that much of that crude will just be sold abroad anyway (unless you favor a socialist energy policy, i.e., nationalizing the oil industry). Nice try, girl.

There’s only one strategy that can benefit her at this point, & it looks as if she’s going to ignore it completely. She has to make her speech about how awful Obama is – if it’s not focusing on “Obama bad, McCain good” it’s a flop, period. McCain was at least in the running when his entire campaign was about Obama 24-7, & what an evil elitist crypto-Muslim terrorist-loving radical he was – making himself &/or Palin into the focus is a guaranteed ride on the fail-train.

Goodbye frying-pan, hello fire.

Comment by Boxer Mum 06 | 2008-09-03 19:58:27

Jim,

I humbly beg to differ in the ‘humble hockey mom’ image. Have you not seen the comment: what is the difference between a hockey mom and a pitt bull? LIPSTICK!

Have you ever been to a hockey game?

In case you need some references – check out the Broad Street Bullies from the 70’s – that’s a good start.

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:11:23

uh, are you a political consultant/advisor/or expert? didn’t think so…

 

Comment by Susan1968 | 2008-09-03 20:15:47

You’re wrong, sweetie.

These exerpts are for the undecideds who also question the “community organizer” credentials of Obama.

Face it — Obama has most of the votes he’ll ever get.

What’s left are fiscally conservative independents who want LESS governemnet than republicans want. .

Obama is not fiscally conservative.

Oh, by the way. On Obama’s speech — you know that line where he says he’ll hire an army of teachers?

How will he do that? The hiring of teachers is up to the states.

Or is Obama going to eliminate all state autonomy and be supreme ruler from DC?

 
 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 19:57:56

I cannot believe myself…. really but the truth is :
I love the excerpts. The read very effective; have to see how they come through.
I am watching PBS and I don’t like the amount of chatter and background noise while the two women
speakers Meg Whitman, former President and CEO of EBay
and Carly Fiorina, former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard were on.
Now it’s former LT Gov from Maryland Steele and the crowd seemd to have quiet down.

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 19:58:54

C-Span is much better for viewing purposes.

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:03:08

Don’t get cable …

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:05:56

Oops..sorry! PBS it is…much better than the alphabet networks!

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:16:22

the alphabet networks!

LOL !! Good one ;-)

 
 

Comment by Karma | 2008-09-03 20:06:45

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

You can catch all the C-Span channels online if needed.

 

Comment by Karma | 2008-09-03 20:06:46

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

You can catch all the C-Span channels online if needed.

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:14:56

 
 
 
 
 

Comment by Matthew Weaver | 2008-09-03 20:10:19

I’m finding Mit a bit boring. Even his sons don’t seem too excited.

Comment by Andrew | 2008-09-03 20:20:19

His sons look like photocopies.

 
 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:10:55

I can’t stand Mitt Romney….He was a bad Governor BUT he did more for education than what our current Gov. Deval Patrick is doing. He’s cutting left and right and stalling…

 

Comment by prabhata | 2008-09-03 20:13:31

Out of the park speech!

 

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:14:22

BarryCo is in spin mode..they are already putting out the
abortion ads.

 

Comment by WarriorofG-d | 2008-09-03 20:17:50

Well……let us wait to see if Oreally really has the “ba*^^^%$% to ask him anything that is out there on Wednesday then we can get the media to start reporting the obvious. Obama is trying to use brainwarfare. He wants to knock the air off her speech tonight by showing up at Oreally. I am sure Oreally is going to treat him with baby gloves. He doesn’t dare go on the Sean H show. He would be tore alive. Please don’t give him the ratings tomorrow- that is what he is looking for———————and if someone knows Oreally- tell him if he doesn’t ask tough- he loses our support- we all know that he has half of hillary’s supporters watching him I am sure of that!

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:19:35

I’ll say this: Romney scares me. He is just too far off the surface of the planet. But if he campaigns for the GE and if his aggressiveness is any indication of what is coming then it’s going to be Cowboys and Obamatrons for the next two months.

 

Comment by Yesbama | 2008-09-03 20:19:41

None of you will care about this because you are all repubs who pretended to love Hillary, but this is a good read.

Media not to blame that Palin story line fell apart
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thursday, September 04, 2008
JAY BOOKMAN

The McCain campaign and much of the Republican Party are outraged at media coverage of Sarah Palin. McCain strategist Steve Schmidt set the tone perfectly Wednesday, whining about a “faux media scandal designed to destroy the first female Republican nominee.”

Well, cry me a river. Let’s take that claim apart, and let’s start with this:

A relative handful of columnists and commentators and a larger number of bloggers have indeed wondered in public about Palin’s decision to accept the nomination so soon after giving birth to a son with Down syndrome, a condition that requires a lot of attention, and when she has a 17-year-old unmarried pregnant daughter. How, they have asked, could Palin do right both by her family and her country?

To the McCain camp, such questions constitute a “vicious and scurrilous” media campaign to ruin a promising conservative candidate, using sexism to do it. Is that true?

Fortunately, we have a similar set of circumstances to compare against the Palin case.
In March of 2007, John Edwards decided to continue his presidential campaigning even after his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The reaction will sound familiar.

Rush Limbaugh said the Edwardses were turning their eyes to the campaign when they instead should turn their eyes to God. Katie Couric, in a “60 Minutes” interview, accused Edwards of mining his wife’s condition for sympathy votes.

“Even those who may be very empathetic to what you all are facing might question your ability to run the country at the same time you’re dealing with a major health crisis in your family,” Couric told Edwards.

And in Time magazine, columnist Jay Carney wrote that “surely many average Americans have to be wondering at what point the candidate will decide that his duties as husband and father to three children, including a 6- and 8-year-old, trump his duty to his country and the cause of winning the White House.”

Edwards is a man; he is also a liberal. Yet, he faced the same questioning and second-guessing that Palin is now undergoing. Why? Because human beings are drawn to human stories, and the media have an economic incentive to tell those stories, regardless of political bent.

The McCain’s camp complaint about a media “feeding frenzy” focused on Palin is even more precious. John McCain chose to introduce a totally unknown player to the national scene at a critical point in the campaign, and he did so by portraying her as a gun-toting mother of five, riding out of the wilds of Alaska like a female John Wayne to clean up Washington.

And they claim to be shocked at the “feeding frenzy” they set off? In the first hours after the announcement, TV reporters had so little information about Palin that they were reduced to reading off Wikipedia for information. Of course, the media descended on Alaska to try to fill in the gaps as quickly as possible.

The story the McCain camp peddled was so appealing that Palin even drew coverage from Us magazine, People and National Enquirer, outlets that would never have wasted ink on a Kay Bailey Hutchison or Tim Pawlenty. Their interest was human, not political.

The real reason Schmidt is angry is because the reporting has shown that so much of the original McCain narrative was untrue.

Palin was cast as a reformer who fought the infamous “Bridge to Nowhere.” But in fact, she ran for governor in 2006 as a champion of the pork-barrel bridge and “opposed” it only after it was clear the project was dead. We were told that Palin abhors earmarks, the special congressional appropriations that Alaska politicians have used to bleed billions from the American taxpayer. But it turns out Palin fought to get earmarks both as mayor and as governor, hiring lobbyists and going to Washington herself to bring them home.

It’s not the media’s fault that the cinematic story envisioned by McCain and his staff has fallen apart on closer inspection. They just didn’t do their homework, and they got caught.

Comment by Andrew | 2008-09-03 20:21:54

 

Comment by Mildred Ratched | 2008-09-03 20:22:03

Oops. Another one. Sorry about that! He’ll be given an injection and tomorrow when he wakes up he won’t remember a thing. Y’all have a good time and sorry for the disturbance.

 

Comment by mel | 2008-09-03 20:22:57

Yawn, troll

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:24:29

I didn’t read it because you’re right…we don’t care….

 
 

Comment by Linda C. | 2008-09-03 20:20:44

Obama is the weaker candidate. All of the fluff and bluster by the DNC and fauxgressives regarding Palin doesn’t change that fact. I just wish they would stop whining about it. I never seen a group of people whine more that they “won” and whine over what the republicans are doingwith a VP pick. They have an election to run and this isn’t going to cu it.

Britian is going through a economic meltdown and the dems get consumed about Palin and who is going to take care of her children if she gets elected. Well get off your whiner go round and maybe she won’ be elected….the dems are chronically stupid.

Comment by street_parade | 2008-09-03 23:19:19

Having just come from a month in the UK, I can’t say that I noticed much of a meltdown. Everything (restaurants, shops) seemed packed and busy in London. The UK is having many of the same problems the US is having, albeit with (slightly) better leadership. Though I must say that Chancellor Darling does have a talent for overstatement and causing panic.

 
 

Comment by WarriorofG-d | 2008-09-03 20:21:30

Hey- Larry- you are our CIA guy- what is up with the FBI and the briefing that Obama had with national security- could this be when they stole Palin’s social security and they questioned Obama on it?

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:23:32

Haha! Look at all the O-teens in here! They must be SCARED SHITLESS! Woot! lolz

Comment by The Kasheestees demand I vote for Obama! | 2008-09-03 20:27:32

Don’t say that! The Kasheestees in my head will get mad at you!

 
 

Comment by lute | 2008-09-03 20:28:10

Why do people move to a beautiful, unique
area like Alaska, then immediately insist on
destroying it to create jobs?

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:29:36

shut up shit for brains, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

 

Comment by lute | 2008-09-03 20:30:41

I’m still not voting for B.O.
But it’s gonna be a goddamned long 4 years.

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:45:00

well what was the point of your post? Palin is not going to destroy Alaska to create jobs. The area for a pipeline is a thumbprint of the entire state. Very small portion. She cares about that state.

 
 
 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:28:28

omg,Huckabee just thanked the “elite media” for energizing and unifying the Republican party….

 

Comment by BJ | 2008-09-03 20:28:48

OMG anyone watching Jeffrey Toobin on CNN right now?

He says McC’s complaints that the media is biased against him are “totally unjust” .. he says no one has had better press favorability than McC! the Tool-bin says that the media is just doing their job!

jezuz chr’st!

Comment by Karma | 2008-09-03 20:33:16

And to think I used to respect that man.

Like a baby with Downs and a 17 year old is fair game.

They have lost all sense of decency.

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:41:32

I don’t watch MSNBC or CNN…and Toobin is an Obama tool…

 
 

Comment by socalannie | 2008-09-03 20:29:30

omg!!! Huckabee’s going after the media!!!

Congratulating the “elite media” for uniting the republican party & all of America.

 

Comment by carl | 2008-09-03 20:30:04

BREAKING NEWS…
RUPERT MURDOCH ORDERS PEACE BETWEEN OBAMA AND FOX NEWS

http://www.workingmannews.com/

no wonder allthe fox affilitaes in los angeles are bashing sarah especially john and ken kfi am 640!

watch sarah at http://www.workingmannews.com/

live msnbc hd stream

Comment by The Kasheestees demand I vote for Obama! | 2008-09-03 20:33:37

I see the Kasheestees got to MURDOCH.

 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:36:59

If O’Reilly treats Obama any different than Hillary that would tell you something. We’ll see.

 
 

Comment by We Will Remember in November! | 2008-09-03 20:30:18

Why are so many “bad” people… Newt Gingrich…coming up with the best tags.

“All he [Obama] has ever done is talk and write.”

Ouch that will leave a mark!

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:31:58

I’ve never been a big fan of Huckabee but his speech is good.

 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:33:50

Wow, Huckabee is good; pretty effective imo.

 

Comment by mrduffin | 2008-09-03 20:35:02

Linda C. had a good word in her post about fluff. That would be an appropriate new word for the BO trolls on this site. They can now be “fluffers”. For the nice folks who don;t know what a “fluffer” is, they are the girls in the porno flicks who get the guys ready for the next scene….if you know what I mean! The trolls are doing that to BO everytime they open their mouth!

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:35:16

holy moly, Huckabee is on it tonight, said Palin got more votes running for mayor than Biden got for running for President….LMAO

 

Comment by PKJAYNE | 2008-09-03 20:35:18

Ouch! Kick to the head…………Joe Biden votes vs sarah’s……………….damn

 

Comment by Liberty Belle not for Obama | 2008-09-03 20:35:50

Good line from Huckabee – Palin got more votes running for Mayor of Wascila than Biden got running for President of the United States. (got big audience response)

 

Comment by DD | 2008-09-03 20:36:15

 

Comment by TwoTermObama | 2008-09-03 20:38:29

Oh my God you guys!!!!! There’s some kind of TERRIBLE, GHOULISH television program on right now…it looks like an [EDITED] convention of some sort, only some of the [EDITED] are wearing cowboy hats made in Mexico and waving what looks like American flags made in China!!! You HAVE to see it to believe it! It’s on all the channels!!!!!

[ADMINISTRATOR: THAT IS A DESPICABLE DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTY OF NEARLY HALF OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS NATION. CONTENT EDITED]

Comment by mel | 2008-09-03 20:40:29

You are watching repeats of last weeks DNP convention idiot, take your TVO and turn it off…lol

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:46:19

lmao…good one, thanks

 
 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 20:47:31

You are a race baiting ignorant troll. I am sure your mother is proud of what her basement dwelling offspring turned into.

 

Comment by Andrew | 2008-09-03 20:49:25

The stadium is full of all races. I don’t know what convention you are looking at. I saw a black family, several Asians, Hispanics, etc. Stop playing the race card 0TermsBarack. Oh, and I think those flags were made in America, unlike the Obama flags which were outsourced to China by Obama’s half-brother.

 

Comment by Indyvoter | 2008-09-03 20:50:24

So you signed up at Trinity yet?

 

Comment by street_parade | 2008-09-03 23:26:22

You guys really need to stop demonizing white folks – being white does NOT make you a Nazi. If this is Axelrove’s election strategy – he really needs to find another one.

Oh, and it’s okay to be a woman too. In fact being a woman is great!

 
 

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:47:19

Great to see ya Linda. Could you hurry it up please? I’m ready for Rudy to shred the Democrats. Thank you!

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:51:40

LOL !!! ME TOO !!

You’re on a roll tonight RepublicanChick !!

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:54:33

I’ve gone to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, fed my dog, let said dog outside, and look….

SHE’S STILL ON THE SCREEN!

*THUD*

 
 
 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:52:27

Who’s this asshole CNN have on now? How come they don’t just have news commentators – they have actual Obama shills there? These people aren’t commenting on the news – they’re putting in plugs for Cheap Suit! Why? How can they get away with this? If a lady in Tennessee was pissed at a Super Bowl nipple can’t we file charges against CNN for spreading propaganda?

 

Comment by Mike | 2008-09-03 20:52:31

In about a half-hour Sarah Palin will speak at the Republican Convention.

Give em hell, Sarah

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:57:18

I doubt it. Linda won’t get off the stage. Lovely Linda, but please I’m ready to move on.

 
 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 20:52:43

this Hawaii governor is kind of getting this crowd riled up

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 20:52:47

OMFG THE NEW OBAMA HAND SIGNAL…NOT TWO HANDS JUST ONE FORMING THE ZERO!!!!!

OMG HAHAHAHA

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 20:52:59

 

Comment by Donkey Brazziere | 2008-09-03 20:54:03

Here we go!

 

Comment by Andy | 2008-09-03 20:54:09

Linda: should have said; “Oh yes, forgot Obama managed Bill Ayers Foundation….”

 

Comment by RepublicanChick | 2008-09-03 20:55:50

Well, we ain’t going to win Delaware now.

:-)

 

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:56:03

UHHHHHHH – how come CNN all of a sudden pulls two black female commentators out of the woodwork? Faces I’ve never seen before? OK tell me to take off the tin foil hat but seriously – this starts thirty minutes before Sarah’s speech? The message is “hey Obama has hot black women in his camp you don’t need that bitchy white Alaskan woman”. OK I’ll check if I got a tin foil hat on but I just think it’s really curious.

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 20:56:09

They’re going crazy there.

Comment by Geraldo | 2008-09-03 20:57:35

Yeah. It’s like they got the taste of blood. Karl Rove winner and still champion.

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:06:35

If Karl is able to pull this one off considering he is for the first time facing people even more vile than himself in running a campaign, my hat will forever be off to him as the greatest political strategist in history.

 
 
 

Comment by Phishmelt | 2008-09-03 20:56:56

I don’t know. I’m voting mccain, but I have to vote DEMS all the way down the rest of the ticket. After hearing romney I remembered what I didn’t like about him.

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:01:27

Its Rudy Time!!!

 

Comment by Phishmelt | 2008-09-03 21:02:39

If anyone saw those women take on the men on CSPAN it was quite funny at one point. The guy suggested something that they turned around into saying:

no women should ever run from here on because if something happens they have to quite and go fix it.

The men were squirming in their seats after a while.

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:04:13

yeah, shaddup michael moore

 

Comment by Phishmelt | 2008-09-03 21:06:45

as a true democrat, i also can’t stand rudy. he was an empty suit himself. the stories about him moving the command center into the twin towers. Jerk.

McCain
Palin
Dems (except of course the ‘you know who’s’)

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 21:07:50

uh oh….here it comes, Romney is starting in on Obama…haha

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:07:52

OMG Rudy….the speach…HAHAHAHAHA omg…LOL

 

Comment by Mike | 2008-09-03 21:08:02

I offically changed my party affiliation to Republican today!!!! I feel so much better!!!

For many reasons I changed my party affiliation but it was the sexiest media most of all. And a close second, Ms. Race Baiter Donna Brazille!!! She is embarassing to the democrat party.

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:08:57

RUDY RUDY RUDY RUDY

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:11:08

the least experienced candidate in the last hundred years! NADA

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 21:11:26

Barack Obama has never led anything….OMG, go Rudy go, haha

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 21:14:08

change is not destination just as hope is not a strategy….oh my….LOL

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:16:45

What did Guiliani say about the President and voting present? i missed it

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 21:19:13

he was talking about Obama voted present 130 times, as President you can’t just be present, you have to make a decision.

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:20:31

He said Obama couldnt figure out how do vote yes or no yes or no…IT WAS TOO HARD.

But you CAN’t Vote Present as President!

Comment by Jillie | 2008-09-03 22:45:52

that was the best…he put one hand up and said..that is yes. and he put another hand up and said…that is no. and then, with both hands down, he said..i didn’t know there was another alternative. but obama didn’t vote yes or no, he voted present. you can’t vote present when youre mayor or governor. you have to make a decision.

 
 
 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:23:14

Regarding his 300 policy advisors and getting it wrong on Georgia”

I have some advice for Senator Obama. Next Time Call John McCaine! – Rudy

OMG HAHAHA

 

Comment by Jeremiah God Damn Amerikkka Wright | 2008-09-03 21:24:52

Rudy is fucking eating barrack alive!!!!!

OMG

 

Comment by wodiej | 2008-09-03 21:28:01

yes, Rudy’s talking about Palin having time for kids thing…never asked a man that. Palin won’t need to address any of that stuff, the speakers did it for her.

 

Comment by Doug | 2008-09-03 21:42:20

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:48:17

RNC kick A**

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:50:29

 

Comment by sayitisntso | 2008-09-03 21:52:32

and Jerimiah, thx.

Guiliani whooped the Demos!

 

Trackback by chinese searches | 2009-01-05 08:47:01

hey…

agree…

 

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