How Is Palin Doing?

[Shastafarian]

Take this with a grain of salt because it's from DailyKos but it's still a fun read

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/26/81617/1783/155/611072

Some highlights:


Breaking News from Big Eddie:
McCain Camp insiders say Palin "clueless"
Capitol Hill sources are telling me that senior McCain people are more than concerned about Palin. The campaign has held a mock debate and a mock press conference; both are being described as "disastrous." One senior McCain aide was quoted as saying, "What are we going to do?" The McCain people want to move this first debate to some later, undetermined date, possibly never. People on the inside are saying the Alaska Governor is "clueless."


But talk show host Ed Shultz has published on his website, that Capitol Hill sources are reporting that McCain insiders are scared shitless of Palin's upcoming debate (or shriek) holding a press conference, and would love to skip the VP debate if they could all together.

[101A]

There is growing evidence, unfortunately, that there may be some truth to these reports. Palin is gonna have to prove them wrong, if she is able. If she is, in fact, clueless, she should quit now, before she does damage to her EXISTING job.

Either way, if she is as described here, McCain is cooked, as he should be. You don't get a mulligan on the VP choice.

[Shastafarian]

There is growing evidence, unfortunately, that there may be some truth to these reports. Palin is gonna have to prove them wrong, if she is able. If she is, in fact, clueless, she should quit now, before she does damage to her EXISTING job.

Can she at this point without destroying McCain's campaign? It would just show that people's concerns about the choice itself were warranted. I dunno. It's lose-lose for Palin right now if the campaign aides are really this worried.

[romad_20]

There is growing evidence, unfortunately, that there may be some truth to these reports. Palin is gonna have to prove them wrong, if she is able. If she is, in fact, clueless, she should quit now, before she does damage to her EXISTING job.


Unfortunately, I don't think politicians are known for admitting mistakes. That interview she did and the tour of New York were very bad. Can you imagine her handling this crisis right now?! :wow Its a very sad situation we have here with our choices in this election.

[Oh, Gee!!]

she's a maverick picked by mccain to shake things up for them fat-cats over in washington. she can't be bought, her word is solid as oak.

[Mr. Peabody]

The National Review, Rush Limbaugh's conservative magazine of choice, has turned against her. That's bad.



National Review (http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDZiMDhjYTU1NmI5Y2MwZjg2MWNiMWMyYTUxZDkwNTE=)
Palin Problem
She’s out of her league.

By Kathleen Parker

. . . .

Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who Is Clearly Out Of Her League.

No one hates saying that more than I do. Like so many women, I’ve been pulling for Palin, wishing her the best, hoping she will perform brilliantly. I’ve also noticed that I watch her interviews with the held breath of an anxious parent, my finger poised over the mute button in case it gets too painful. Unfortunately, it often does. My cringe reflex is exhausted.

Palin filibusters. She repeats words, filling space with deadwood. Cut the verbiage and there’s not much content there. Here’s but one example of many from her interview with Hannity: “Well, there is a danger in allowing some obsessive partisanship to get into the issue that we’re talking about today. And that’s something that John McCain, too, his track record, proving that he can work both sides of the aisle, he can surpass the partisanship that must be surpassed to deal with an issue like this.”

When Couric pointed to polls showing that the financial crisis had boosted Obama’s numbers, Palin blustered wordily: “I’m not looking at poll numbers. What I think Americans at the end of the day are going to be able to go back and look at track records and see who’s more apt to be talking about solutions and wishing for and hoping for solutions for some opportunity to change, and who’s actually done it?”

If BS were currency, Palin could bail out Wall Street herself.

If Palin were a man, we’d all be guffawing, just as we do every time Joe Biden tickles the back of his throat with his toes. But because she’s a woman — and the first ever on a Republican presidential ticket — we are reluctant to say what is painfully true.

What to do?

McCain can’t repudiate his choice for running mate. He not only risks the wrath of the GOP’s unforgiving base, but he invites others to second-guess his executive decision-making ability. Barack Obama faces the same problem with Biden.

Only Palin can save McCain, her party, and the country she loves. She can bow out for personal reasons, perhaps because she wants to spend more time with her newborn. No one would criticize a mother who puts her family first.

Do it for your country.

— Kathleen Parker is a nationally syndicated columnist.

[Findog]

Haha, the Eagleton conundrum!

[Shastafarian]

Haha, the Eagleton conundrum!

When did Eagelton leave? It wasn't this far in was it?

[hater]

her word is solid as oak.

fitting, cause she's probably as smart as an oak tree

[Mr. Peabody]

she's a maverick picked by mccain to shake things up for them fat-cats over in washington. she can't be bought, her word is solid as oak.

Those Washington fat cats won't know what hit 'em. She'll skin 'em like a moose and say "Thanks, but no thanks" to all their fat cat money.

-xrayzebra

[Oh, Gee!!]

Those Washington fat cats won't know what hit 'em. She'll skin 'em like a moose and say "Thanks, but no thanks" to all their fat cat money.

-xrayzebra

:lol:lol

[Shastafarian]

a religious-conservative blogger who frequently appears on Fox News and was as recently as last week a Palin supporter, says the Alaskan Governor "was mediocre". Dreher says he felt "embarrassed" listening to Palin "regurgitating talking points mechanically, not thinking. [She’s] just babbling. She makes George W. Bush sound like Cicero."

This must be like a bad dream for republicans.

[Findog]

When did Eagelton leave? It wasn't this far in was it?

It was like 2 weeks after the Dem convention I think. The problem was that it made McGovern look like he didn't know how to govern. They're stuck with her - he loses the evangelical vote if he ditches her, she drags down the ticket if she stays on it.

Bet you McCain cries himself to sleep at night thinking of this man:

http://constitutionclub.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mitt-romney-10.jpg

[romad_20]

It was like 2 weeks after the Dem convention I think. The problem was that it made McGovern look like he didn't know how to govern. They're stuck with her - he loses the evangelical vote if he ditches her, she drags down the ticket if she stays on it.

Bet you McCain cries himself to sleep at night thinking of this man:

http://constitutionclub.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mitt-romney-10.jpg


I wonder if he has some insight to this economic problem? Mass. doesn't share a border with Russia, though. :lol

[ploto]

Intentionally lowering the expectations of her before her debate??

[romad_20]

Intentionally lowering the expectations of her before her debate??


How low can you go? I don't know that she can even get back even from where she's fallen, even if she does well.

[Mr. Peabody]

Sarah Palin’s Latest Interview Is Making People Sad
9/26/08 at 12:00 PM 3Comments

Photo: Courtesy of CBS News
The mood over Sarah Palin is changing. Her political naysayers used to delight in her floundering her way through interviews (okay, that one interview with Charlie Gibson). They enjoyed pointing out her lack of credentials. But her interview with Katie Couric over the past two nights has elicited a different response — like cringing. No longer is there joy in Palin's struggles. Watching her has become like watching one of those hopeless singers trying out for American Idol: First you laugh. Then you laugh some more. Maybe after that you laugh a little bit more. And as the talentless contestant soldiers on, despite the judges' derision, you recognize that this person, despite their best efforts, doesn't even realize that they don't have what it takes. And that makes you kind of sad.

[Ocotillo]

I wonder if he has some insight to this economic problem? Mass. doesn't share a border with Russia, though. :lol


Massachusetts does have a coastline so that would make him an expert on oceanography if necessary.

[Findog]

I wonder if he has some insight to this economic problem? Mass. doesn't share a border with Russia, though. :lol

I heard the main reason he didn't want to pick Romney was because he knew the Dems would run ads showing clips of Romney criticizing him during the GOP primary. Like running those old Biden clips attacking the current nominee has hurt Billie Dee Obama.

[Anti.Hero]

It could be worse, she could be mormon.

[Mr. Peabody]

It could be worse, she could be mormon.

There's now no doubt she is one.





Oh wait, I missed the extra "m" in the middle of the word......

[baseline bum]

Bet you McCain cries himself to sleep at night thinking of this man:

http://constitutionclub.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mitt-romney-10.jpg

As stupid and unqualified as Palin is, she's still better for McCain's tickets chances. McCain would completely lose the Baptist vote by running with a Mormon.

[Mr. Peabody]

1984 Miss Alaska Pageant - Swimsuit Competition

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[Findog]

As stupid and unqualified as Palin is, she's still better for McCain's tickets chances. McCain would completely lose the Baptist vote by running with a Mormon.

Then if he needed a pro-life lady so bad, here's two much better choices:

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Kay%20Bailey.jpg

Here's her experience: Texas State Treasurer and 2+ terms in the US Senate.

Or, let's go with this one:

http://www.tridelta.org/REPOSITORY/ASSETS/PHOTOS/SENATOR%20ELIZABETH%20DOLE%20PHOTO.JPG

Here's her experience:

Deputy Assistant to President Nixon for Consumer Affairs
Secretary of Transportation from 1983 to 1987 under Ronald Reagan
United States Secretary of Labor from 1989 to 1990 under George H. W. Bush
President of the American Red Cross from 1991 to 1999

Neither one would kill his "experience" argument against Obama.

[romad_20]

Then if he needed a pro-life lady so bad, here's two much better choices:

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Kay%20Bailey.jpg

Here's her experience: Texas State Treasurer and 2+ terms in the US Senate.

Or, let's go with this one:

http://www.tridelta.org/REPOSITORY/ASSETS/PHOTOS/SENATOR%20ELIZABETH%20DOLE%20PHOTO.JPG

Here's her experience:

Deputy Assistant to President Nixon for Consumer Affairs
Secretary of Transportation from 1983 to 1987 under Ronald Reagan
United States Secretary of Labor from 1989 to 1990 under George H. W. Bush
President of the American Red Cross from 1991 to 1999

Neither one would kill his "experience" argument against Obama.

Isn't Kay Bailey for choice? I thought that was the hang-up. Also, she said she wasn't interested at all.

[Ocotillo]

Liddy Dole would have been a "safer" choice than Palin but there's a chance Liddy is not even going to win re-election in her home state this November.

[td4mvp21]

As stupid and unqualified as Palin is, she's still better for McCain's tickets chances. McCain would completely lose the Baptist vote by running with a Mormon.

Ridiculous but very true.

[Shastafarian]

Jack Cafferty on Palin's Interview

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[Findog]

Isn't Kay Bailey for choice? I thought that was the hang-up. Also, she said she wasn't interested at all.

She's *officially* pro-life.

[Anti.Hero]

She's weak on immigration. The idea is that McCain won't make it the 4 full years Findog.

[romad_20]

:lol
Jack Cafferty on Palin's Interview



"Don't make excuses for her!"

[sook]

i love cafferty, one of the few that relieves some of us that there is still some credibility left in the media:toast

[JoeChalupa]

She better be doing some damn good studying right now.

[boutons_]

Studying might make a small dent in her ignorance, but it isn't going to fix her stupidity.

Like dubya, she's a huge, trivializing Repug insult to the entire process.

[DaDakota]

Palin is a horrible pick, a religious nutjob who is about as ignorant as they come on the issues facing America.

The fact that McCain is 72 and a 4 time cancer patient and has Sarah Palin in line if he dies will force me to vote for Obama.

I am a fiscal conservative, but can not risk my country falling into the hands of this intellectual midget with lipstick.

DD

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

The only joy I won't get with the next gubernatorial election is that Perry will decide to run for Kay Bailey's Senate seat instead of facing her head-on.

[Mr. Peabody]

From Politico.com, describing the scene that the bar where Palin watched the debate -


Palin entered the bar after the press pool was pre-positioned in the rear of the venue. Donning a red Phillies jacket that was purchased for her earlier in the day, Palin came in to a loud roar, and the bar quickly descended into a mob scene. She was dressed casually, wearing jeans, a brown leather belt with a leopard-print buckle, and a white t-shirt underneath the Phillies jacket that read "Sarahcuda."

She actually wears a t-shirt that says "Sarahcuda"? :lmao

I'm starting to feel bad for her.:lmao

[SpursFanFirst]

:wow Its a very sad situation we have here with our choices in this election.

I'm right there with you.

I've made up my mind about voting, but I'm far from thrilled about it.
In my mind, he's the lesser of the two evils.

How very unfortunate.

[DarkReign]

I'm right there with you.

I've made up my mind about voting, but I'm far from thrilled about it.
In my mind, he's the lesser of the two evils.

How very unfortunate.

Lets not pretend that the "lesser of two evils" isnt prevalent in every election.

[SpursFanFirst]

As stupid and unqualified as Palin is, she's still better for McCain's tickets chances. McCain would completely lose the Baptist vote by running with a Mormon.

Not true. I'm Baptist, and so is the rest of my family, and we all would've voted for this ticket.

[SpursFanFirst]

Lets not pretend that the "lesser of two evils" isnt prevalent in every election.


True enough. :depressed

[ChumpDumper]

From Politico.com, describing the scene that the bar where Palin watched the debate -



She actually wears a t-shirt that says "Sarahcuda"? :lmao

I'm starting to feel bad for her.:lmaoOMG.

http://media.philly.com/images/20080926_palinvisit_400.jpg

For the debate, she's going to wear the "More ruthless than Putin" t-shirt whottt had printed up.

[Mr. Peabody]

OMG.

http://media.philly.com/images/20080926_palinvisit_400.jpg

For the debate, she's going to wear the "More ruthless than Putin" t-shirt whottt had printed up.

I just thought it looked bad that while Biden was making the rounds on every network, Palin was doing karaoke to Margaritaville.....

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_anqVy8b414Q/SN4tTL_8JgI/AAAAAAAAAnc/AVfI0Dq9L1Q/s400/capt.0614b044118b46a1b02276439a1e2136.presidential _debate_palin_pamr107.jpg

[hater]

Imagine if McOld's ticker stops soon after he wins(very possible). Palin would be president of the United States!

:lmao that would be a twilight zone episode

[Mr. Peabody]

Evidently Palin is boosting fundraising.....


Palin, raising money on the left

The latest mark of what a polarizing figure Sarah Palin has quickly become: A viral email, of unknown origin, urging readers to contribute in Palin's name to Planned Parenthood has raised nearly a million dollars for the group.

From the press release:

Call it the ultimate in grassroots activity, a viral email urging people to donate to Planned Parenthood “in honor of Sarah Palin” generated more than 31,313 donations totaling more than three-quarters of a million dollars ($802,678) as of today. With contributions from all 50 states, more than two-thirds of the individuals making a contribution “in honor of Sarah Palin” are first-time Planned Parenthood donors.

[baseline bum]

Evidently Palin is boosting fundraising.....

Originally Posted by Politico.com

Palin, raising money on the left

The latest mark of what a polarizing figure Sarah Palin has quickly become: A viral email, of unknown origin, urging readers to contribute in Palin's name to Planned Parenthood has raised nearly a million dollars for the group.

From the press release:

Call it the ultimate in grassroots activity, a viral email urging people to donate to Planned Parenthood “in honor of Sarah Palin” generated more than 31,313 donations totaling more than three-quarters of a million dollars ($802,678) as of today. With contributions from all 50 states, more than two-thirds of the individuals making a contribution “in honor of Sarah Palin” are first-time Planned Parenthood donors.


LOL... gotta do something when her teenage daughter is popping out babies out of wedlock that will become a drag on our society. Guess the condoms they provide are too late for her though.

[boutons_]

The term that covers her best, is "common",

( I'm not going all the down to Trailer Park Trash, but won't complain if somebody else does. :lol )

[xeromass]

Well, daughter might get married before the popping out part, just like the sarahcuda herself. Apparently no sex before marriage mantra had been replaced with no birth before marriage. :lmao

[boutons_]

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/SNL_spoofs_Palin_interview_with_Couric_0928.html

[boutons_]

Sarah Palin's fav/unfav are now -10 (40/50)

http://images.dailykos.com/images/user/426/kosfav3.jpg


http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/28/75413/3350/471/612782

[Anti.Hero]

LOL... gotta do something when her teenage daughter is popping out babies out of wedlock that will become a drag on our society. Guess the condoms they provide are too late for her though.

I doubt the daughter and baby will be a drag on society.

[Anti.Hero]

The term that covers her best, is "common",

( I'm not going all the down to Trailer Park Trash, but won't complain if somebody else does. :lol )

Have you ever seen Trailer Park Trash? If not, do you watch COPS?


I don't understand how people can call the Palins this???

[baseline bum]

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/SNL_spoofs_Palin_interview_with_Couric_0928.html

:lmao

[LakeShow]

Jack Cafferty on Palin's Interview

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Originally Posted by boutons_ http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/Style_Templates/Flashskin/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2794595#post2794595)
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/SNL_sp...uric_0928.html (http://rawstory.com/news/2008/SNL_spoofs_Palin_interview_with_Couric_0928.html)

:lmao

[Colombiano972]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=135SdtFzV2U

[AFBlue]

Have you ever seen Trailer Park Trash? If not, do you watch COPS?


I don't understand how people can call the Palins this???

In boutons defense (can't believe I'm saying that!), he said he wouldn't go that far.

She's a self-described "hockey mom" going for the second highest office in the United States (though clearly less powerful than many positions in government).

While I admire the stands she's taken against corruption and how she worked to reduce spending, her image is still the reason why she was picked.

And that's not going to cut it....she's got a lot to prove.

[Anti.Hero]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=135SdtFzV2U

She looks like Nancy Pelosi?

This man needs God in his life.

[boutons_]

Palin Contradicts McCain On Pakistan, Seems To Back Obama’s Position


"Sarah Palin told a customer at a Philadelphia restaurant on Saturday that the United States should “absolutely” launch cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan in the event that it becomes necessary to “stop the terrorists from coming any further in,” a comment similar to the one John McCain condemned Barack Obama for making during last night’s presidential debate."


http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/09/27/politics/fromtheroad/entry4483110.shtml

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How can one tell pitbull bitch is fucking up? Her lips are moving. :lol