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Anchor Jack wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:29 AM:

" ::yawn:: **crickets** "




Anchor Jack wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:51 AM:

" **crickets** **crickets** "




Brian J wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:55 PM:

" I know what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but it does concern me that Senator McCain regularly gambles and shoots craps at Casinos. Plus his ties to the gambling industry don't pass the smell test. Here's a link that documents McCain's ties to casinos. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/us/politics/28gambling-web.html?hp=&pagewanted=all "




Jim from Boston wrote on Sep 26, 2008 5:59 AM:

" Are the electoral projections taken before or after Katie Couric (of all people) ate Palin's lunch ? "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:42 PM:

" Electoral College Projections:

Electoral-Vote.com
Obama 286 McCain 252

FiveThirtyEight.com
Obama 308 McCain 232 "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:34 PM:

" Latest owl droppings:
There were no significant changes in the daily tracking polls; Gallup had no change at all, putting Obama at 47% and McCain at 44% . An LA Times/Bloomberg poll put the candidates at 49%-45% among likely voters. But the dominant poll of the day remained the Washington Post/ABC News survey giving Obama a nine-point lead, along with a Fox/Opinion Dynamics poll showing Obama at 45% to 39%. "




Jim from Boston wrote on Sep 25, 2008 6:58 AM:

" As I understand it, Palin signed a bill which increased oil taxes in exchange for tax breaks on future drilling.
No if we are to believe the right, the price of gas will decline with future drilling so Alaska's income will decline.
If McCain is elected he will end your earmark bonanza so it sounds as if Sarah put you in a hard place.
Please tell me again what you like about her administration. Sounds like a future disaster. "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 22, 2008 8:20 AM:

" Monday, Sept. 22
Electoral College Projections:

Electoral-Vote.com
Obama 273 McCain 265

FiveThirtyEight.com
Obama 311 McCain 226 "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 19, 2008 9:36 AM:

" Anonymous wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:35 PM:" Forget the national polls...the electoral college is all that counts. McCain is ahead or tied." ~The reality is:

Electoral Vote: Obama 284.8 / McCain 253.2
Gallup Poll: Obama 49 / McCain 44
Pollster: Obama 47.2 / McCain 44
Projected Senate Vote: Democrats 55.6 Republicans 42.4

Keep reading your tea-leaves, wolf entrails and owl-droppings, Anonymous.

And, forget about any earmarks for Alaska for the next sixteen years. "




Jim from Boston wrote on Sep 19, 2008 8:40 AM:

" I read the police blotter on the front page of the Frontiersman.

What's the local hobby up there, smash and grabs? "




Ex-Chugiak Guy wrote on Sep 19, 2008 7:56 AM:

" I was commenting on the character of our two candidates at the 9/11 Memorial, and Jim from Kennedyville counters by commenting on his own lack of skill in shooting a moose. Not sure I see the correlation, but those types of arguments are typical.

Vote McCain & Palin! "




Boudreaux in Louisiana wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:51 PM:

" Who Am I?

I am under 45 years old, I love the outdoors, I hunt, I am a Republican reformer, I have taken on the Republican Party establishment, I have many children, I have a spot on the national ticket as vice president with less than two years in the governor's office.

Did you guess?
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I am Teddy Roosevelt in 1900. Hmmm so Sarah Palin is not qualified but Obama is? "




to Anchor Jack.... wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:35 PM:

" Forget the national polls...the electoral college is all that counts. McCain is ahead or tied, something your candidate never expected. People like me who walk into the voting booth will go with real experience, bet on it. Your empty suit is in trouble. And you know it, otherwise you wouldn't be so anxious to get in our faces with your useless drivel. I must admit, it has been fun watching the left descend into chaos. "




Jim from Boston wrote on Sep 18, 2008 12:57 PM:

" Matanuska Maid --- did the Feds pay for that with an earmark or did Alaskans foot the bill for the friends Sarah appointed to the board? "




Jim in Boston wrote on Sep 18, 2008 11:57 AM:

" Now don't get all snitty ex-Chugiak Guy, this is New England, got us lots of them moose here too.

And we know that hunting them doesn't take much skill. "




Ex-Chugiak Guy wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:35 AM:

" I also noticed the difference in treatment during The View "interviews." Baba Wawa was trying her best to chew McCain up in her questioning, but then when Barry was on the show, she was so excited and called him "handsome" - I thought she was going to pee her pants right there on stage!

Vote McCain & Palin! "




Ex-Chugiak Guy wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:30 AM:

" These posters from Kennedytown and Kerryville, Mass, sure are experts on Alaska! Barry has said several times that "McCain has been in Congress for 26 years and has done nothing about the nation's energy policy." Hmmm...and how long has Teddy been in Congress? A lot longer that! (I'll drink to that! hic.)

Yes, I did notice the way Barry threw his rose down at the 9/11 Memorial... while McCain, with his bad back and broken arms, bent over to place his rose at the memorial. That tells me alot.

Vote McCain & Palin! "




Go Sara Go wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 PM:

" From another Alaskan for Gov. Palin. Thanks for all you've done and yet to do!

YOU GO, GIRL!!! "




anchor Jack wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:58 PM:

" Poll: Obama regains lead over McCain nationally. Associated Press – 56 minutes ago

THE POLL: CBS News-New York Times national survey

THE NUMBERS: Barack Obama 48 percent, John McCain 43 percent.

OF INTEREST: Obama has regained the lead that McCain erased after the Republican convention. Those who say the economy is getting worse are heavily for Democrat Obama, those who say it's stable or getting better are more likely to be for Republican McCain. Independent voters have swung back toward Obama. One-fourth of the voters say they are undecided. "




Boudreaux in Louisiana wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:04 PM:

" Actually Breakfast Club for Extremists I haven't listened to Rush in several weeks. I saw this on the news last night. Check it out yourself. You democrats really have a problem with the truth when it comes to Obama, don't you? "




Breakfast Club For EXTREMISTS wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:02 AM:

" Boudreaux in Louisiana must have caught the Rush Limbaugh show this morning!

Give me a break! "




Jim in Boston wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:07 AM:

" Oil should be down to about $65 a bbl. soon. I'm sure all you Alaskans will be happy with the level of debt Sarah left you.
Hope you didn't run right out and spend those checks because that's it. You ain't gonna be doing any drilling at this price.

If you can explain how Palin (leaving aside that she's just Ted Stevens' surrogate) represents fiscal responsibility I would like to hear it.

Meanwhile the McCain/Palin ticket has no chance in this economic implosion. "




Boudreaux in Louisiana wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:45 AM:

" Hey Bruce in Maryland, Check out who was the second biggest recipient of lobbying funds from these big Wall Street Giants like Merrill-Lynch, Lehman, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Its public record. Yep, it was your saviour, Barack. To paraphrase a Native American saying, "Black Eyes speak with Forked Tongue". "




BruceInMaryland wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:45 PM:

" It’s the issues:

ECONOMY. Lehman, Merrill Lynch, AIG? Democrats fault? Sorry, but blame six years of Laissez-faire Republican rule.

ALTERNATE ENERGY. Republican chants of “drill baby, drill” ring irresponsible.

DEFICIT. Clinton left +$128B for W. 2009 is projected at -$500B. Don’t blame Dems.

THE WAR. Deceit and abuse of power by Bush.

Vote responsibly. "




Sorry Anchor Jack.... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:37 PM:

" Alaska is a red state, always has been, always will be. Thanks but no thanks. I like McCain/Palin and wrote them a $200.00 check. You are wasting your time trying to convert Alaskan's on this blog. There might be a few Marxists out there in your choir to preach to but most of us believe in drill now up here. I support the oil and gas industry and your candidate does not. Any greenie in Alaska who receives a permanent fund check should send it back. Now is the day for you to go away. "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:03 AM:

" Okay … NOW is the time and today IS the day. If you’re a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or an uncle, today is the day to sit down and write out that check for $50 or $100 or $500 for the Obama campaign. Do it for the future of your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews. Give those kids half a chance at a future worth having. Obama and the other Democratic candidates are going to need every cent they can get to nullify the Swiftboat lies, the RNC tap-dancing, the ballot-box manipulations, the Supreme Court end-runs. "




Get some backbone people wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:57 AM:

" I dare anyone wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 AM:

" to wear an Obama'08 button to the next Wasilla Chamber of Commerce meeting. I will if you will.....
Dont put the sticker on your car though if you value your ride. "

Our troops are fighting, getting mamed and DYING for us. Is this what they are fighting for? "




I dare anyone wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 AM:

" to wear an Obama'08 button to the next Wasilla Chamber of Commerce meeting. I will if you will.....
Dont put the sticker on your car though if you value your ride. "




Alaska Belly Of The Beast wrote on Sep 15, 2008 8:42 PM:

" For Real Journalist wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:24 PM:


"I have spoken to many people here who know some of the less pretty things about Ms. Palin's political background but are afraid to speak up for fear of being ostracized or retaliated against. Ms. Palin and her supporters have long memories, and a reputation for being ruthless and Wasilla is a really small town. "

OMG! You can't tell me that's not terrifying!!! WAKE UP AMERICA! "




Ted Willis wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:05 PM:

" Re Claudia 15 Sept
The only pro-Palin blog on the web.
Claudie, you are in cloud cuckoo land and I presume no internet connection. There are thousands of Pro-Palin web sites all over the world,even in marxist Canada. I was please to see Bambam's drug history is all over the place today, not before time.And his visit to Pakistan at a time Americans were NOT WELCOME, but Barry had the run of the country.Once you try heroin its with you for life.I keep sending folk to this website to clarify the book ban garbage "




Claudia wrote on Sep 15, 2008 12:59 PM:

" Gee, this is the only pro Palin blog on the planet. Tsk. "




Mr. Ducky wrote on Sep 15, 2008 11:51 AM:

" Richard there are many many off shore dereks in California waters. The regulation prevents NEW drilling.

This doesn't even brooch the subject of why Alaskans receive the checks for drilling on Federal lands.

Now remind me why a good conservative like Palin puts a "windfall profits" tax on oil but when Obama asks for the same he gets a "socialist" rap. "




Open Your Eyes wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:51 AM:

" We’ve a confluence of issues hitting Wasilla. Sarah has the worldwide media in our town while a mayoral race is in full swing. The media is getting the personality and atmosphere right. After a while, we loose our perspective. Go to Seattle or Portland for a week .Then you’ll see the gritty little frontier town they report. Some of that is “Alaskan charm” but behind the city hall doors, you find the same “loyalty packs” and good old “life time Alaskan” politics. Who of the Mayoral candidates can bring a modicum of sophistication out of all of this? "




PDXChick wrote on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM:

" Richard - every post I've read of yours is has nothing but you spewing hate and calling people names. How old are you? It's fine to have an opinion and state your beliefs, but you tend to resort to name-calling and outright bashing to the point that it ends up wayyy off topic. Yes there's freedom of speech and I respect all of that, and I know it's hurricane season and you're in Louisiana, but dang dude, chill. "




PDXChick wrote on Sep 14, 2008 10:21 PM:

" Ken Horne - there WAS a lot of back and forth about Obama, you just didn't happen to find it (this has tons of stuff wrapped neatly into one page of links). Also, he had a lot more support initially than Palin is. Part of that is McCain's fault for not taking more time to think about a better introduction plan and how to deal with potentially negative issues that was unavoidingly going to be made public. "




Richard Warner wrote on Sep 14, 2008 4:00 PM:

" Mr. Ducky wrote on Sep 14, 2008 8:06 AM
California has financial issues. Why don't they get a check from the oil companies....

They don't get a check from the oil companies because they don't allow drilling. Simple as that. Why should Alaska support you getting checks for allowing offshore drilling in California? That should be up to your state's government. "




Ken Horne wrote on Sep 14, 2008 3:53 PM:

" I have just wandered into your website and wound up on this comments page from an Australian location.I have to wonder how many folk realise how much HATE has been generated against Mrs Palin? Can you imagine if Obama got the same such of treatment? The whole world would have gone ballistic and the 'media' would have screamed 'racism blah,blah'.However,did anyone noticed the 'offhand' way that Obama threw his flower down at the 9/11 memorial. His body language was saying 'get me outa here, I've got better things to do'. Sometimes its the outsider who sees things more clearly. "




Richard Warner wrote on Sep 14, 2008 3:53 PM:

" BarbinMD wrote on Sep 13, 2008 3:35 PM:
"But as an article in today's New York Times makes clear, Sarah Palin represents a small town version of the worst kind of backroom, good old boy politics..."

Why don't you read the New York Post and get a more unbiased view of the news? Down here in south Louisiana, all the people I know are voting McCain/Palin. Of course, I don't associate with dumb democrats, but I know some smart ones who are also voting the McCain/Palin ticket. You democrats are getting desperate!! "




Alaskan Businesswoman wrote on Sep 14, 2008 3:44 PM:

" I have lived and worked in Wasilla since before Palin was elected mayor. I am not republican (undeclared). I know Palin and have respectively disagreed with her many times, yet she remains friendly to this day. She values her beliefs, and respects opposing views. She shot down a republican senator who tried introducing an anti-abortion bill into a special session called to deliberate the oil tax. Through Palin's political career, I have kept my right to choose life, career, family, and to vote, which I'll do in November for McCain/Palin. So much for setting women back a century! "




Mr. Ducky wrote on Sep 14, 2008 8:06 AM:

" The recent "oil checks" meant that Palin's family got more than 20 grand. Not bad, I can understand why she's popular.

California has financial issues. Why don't they get a check from the oil companies. Would Alaskans support California getting a check for offshore drilling or do Alaskans feel that we just run deficits down here to finance Palin's Euro-socialist state? "




BarbinMD wrote on Sep 13, 2008 3:35 PM:

" When John McCain and Sarah Palin aren't busy lying about their own records or about Barack Obama, they spend most of their time trying to convince voters that only they can bring change to Washington. But as an article in today's New York Times makes clear, Sarah Palin represents a small town version of the worst kind of backroom, good old boy politics that we've gotten from the Bush/Cheney administration for the past eight years:

In Office, Palin Hired Friends and Hit Critics: Published: September 13, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/us/politics/14palin.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp "




Just In wrote on Sep 13, 2008 12:29 PM:

" Today, I was relieved to hear from a friend in Seattle that Sarah has almost no support in his circles. He assured me that the world has not gone crazy and reverted to the 1600's. It in fact is round, the bible is not fact(could it all be made in 6 days, did Eve talk to a snake?), and in two months we'll be back to normal here. Wow, I almost feel dizzy from holding my breath. "




PDXChick wrote on Sep 12, 2008 6:11 PM:

" BTW - For all of you righteous holier than thou folks who think Palin is such a great Christian - she will continue to lie, flip-flop, perjure and change with the wind IF she and McCain make it to The House.

In other words, New Faces, Same Ol' BS for 4 more years. "




To Jim from Mass wrote on Sep 12, 2008 5:59 PM:

" Q: "Does Sarah have a position on the problems of some of the country's major financial institutions."

A: She sure does! She'll just submit an earmark request to the government for a bail out. Wait... "




PDX Chick wrote on Sep 12, 2008 5:53 PM:

" Helloooo... for all of you comparing Palin to our founding fathers - they didn't have to potentially deal with aggressive world leaders (Iran, Iraq, Russia...). Gibson is being filleted for being 'rude' and 'cold' to her during their interview.

To Toye - 'she' isn't getting your vote, McCain is. So are you planning to illegally cast 2 votes? Obama's a Christian and believes in God.

With her history of sacking anyone who looked at her cross-eyed, it's no wonder you can't find anyone with rank up there who will say what they REALLY think. "




Ak Territory Baby wrote on Sep 12, 2008 1:58 PM:

" Temecula Cat you are the most insulting piece of garbage. It's a good thing you aren't in our state of Alaska, as I'm sure there would be a deep dark swamp hole with your name on it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion whether we are republican, democrat or independent, however you seem to feel the need to insult all of us with your belligerent b.s. By the way my husband isn't terrified of Sarah nor am I green with envy! I hunt, fish and to heck with being a hockey mom, I'll play hockey!Bring it on!! "




Karen in Florida wrote on Sep 12, 2008 12:08 PM:

" Thankyou Alaska for sharing your wonderful Govenor with the rest of us! Sarah Palin is a great choice for a great presidential canidate. "




temecula duck wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:35 AM:

" Never since I have been alive have I seen a stronger politican then Sarah. Grown men (dems) are terrified of her and women (dems) are green with jealousy. Alaska, if your women can inspire such motivatiion, please share them with the lower 48. Viva Sarah! "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 12, 2008 7:22 AM:

" As governor of Alaska and Commander of the Alaska National Guard, why ... WHY ... hasn't Pailin pre-emptively attacked Canada? They've got some of OUR oil over there ... and they need to give it back !!! "




McCain is zooming ahead wrote on Sep 12, 2008 6:41 AM:

" Polls show that Obama is falling behind. He is out of ideas. Out of gas. Bill Clinton says Obama will win "handily"? Obama says you can take it from Bill because he knows something about politics. I think Bill knows that Biden is about to be tossed aside so he and Hillary can take their rightful position back in the White House. If I were Obama, I would hire someone to taste my food and check under my car! "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:39 AM:

" A look at Palin down in the lower 48. She charged the victims of sexual assault for the exam? Are you kidding?

A May 23, 2000, article in The Frontiersman, noted that Alaska State Troopers and most municipal police agencies regularly pay for such exams, which cost between $300 and $1,200 apiece.

"(But) the Wasilla police department does charge the victims of sexual assault for the tests,
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It also quoted Police Chief Charlie Fannon objecting to the law. Fannon was appointed to his position by Palin after her dismissal of the previous police chief. "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:35 AM:

" Hey Alaskans, we in the 48 new that great frontierswomen you have. Good luck Track in Iraq, you'll be fine. The rabid looney liberals are coming out of the gutter when Sarahs gone...come back Sarah and put Matilda Damon (Bourne sissy) and Rep. Fowler back in their elite sewer. "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 11, 2008 7:25 AM:

" According to the Alaska DOT, Alaska is one of only two states in the nation to not have a state-funded transportation improvement capital program.

Why don't you have your own state department funded by the oil money?

Palin represents that kind of embarrassing irresponsibility while she campaigns on a platform of fiscal responsibility. I think that once the press stops the current discussion about her makeup we are going to see Sarah as an operative in the Stevens arm of the Republican Party. "




Verna Stoesz wrote on Sep 11, 2008 6:05 AM:

" The 8 protestors in Wasilla???were they from the lower 48 that came to dig up dirt against Sarah???? "




Ex-Chugiak Guy wrote on Sep 11, 2008 5:39 AM:

" I lived in Alaska for many years and can honestly tell Matt Damon that there are no dinosaurs in Alaska now and I don't believe there were any just 4000 years ago. However, I have been to Washington DC a few times and have seen several dinosaurs currently residing in Congress. "




jomama wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:33 PM:

" ok maybe we can reword this pig deal.
you can wrap an old pig in fish and it still wont smell like lipstick!! so how is that? "




Resd wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:05 PM:

" Chealsea Clinton, or any Clinton I sure hope not. She is better than her any day. "




Ex-Chugiak Guy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 12:46 PM:

" Michelle probably has a higher salary - maybe Barry should stay home and take care of HIS kids! "




Mark wrote on Sep 10, 2008 12:03 PM:

" Southern California says GO PALIN! "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:56 AM:

" Not a good day on the economic front. Lehman Bros. is in bad shape and Washington Mutual is likely to go under due to accounting rules.

Does Sarah have a position on the problems of some of the country's major financial institutions.

Pardon me if I'm skeptical but when two thirds of Alaska's economy is windfall oil profits tax and Federal earmarks I doubt she has any experience with the serious problems of the American housing industry.

Just not qualified "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:48 AM:

" Are the Federal funds for the Knik Arm bridge still allocated?

Apparently Sarah wasn't against all "nowhere bridges" or is this one being killed also? "




Ron Pulcer wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:07 AM:

" Dear Alaskans: I am a citizen of Vermont, but native of Michigan. After RNC Convention, McCain/Palin went to Sterling Heights, MI, where my youngest sibling's family lives (Macomb County: home of Reagan Democrats, 1980s). My sibling and spouse both lost their jobs in auto industry this summer.

The US unemployment rate was just announced: 6.1%. But Michigan's jobless rate has been over 7% for last 3 years!
GM/Ford/Chrysler need to build more fuel-efficient vehicles. But wouldn't that affect Alaska's dependence on OIL revenue?

What will Sarah Palin do for Michigan and other 49 states (not just AK)? "




valley mom wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:45 AM:

" Go and stay at home PALIN....take care of your kids! "




Brian J wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:06 AM:

" Sarah Palin is a fresh candidate for the national state, which is why the media is going into such a frenzy. Since a VP candidate, especially one running with the oldest candidate to run for President could possibly have to fill in, the scrutiny will be even more intense. People will be asking questions like why do taxpayers pay $16,591 per Diem for the governor while she is stays in her home. I just hope we do not continue to see crocodile tears about challenges to her record. It would be chauvinistic not to do so. "




erv wrote on Sep 10, 2008 8:22 AM:

" This hate is not the change I seek. Dem supporters only win in the hate, attack family, lie and bash poll here. "

what hate are you talking about? she told the media about her pregnant daughter, the media showed the videos of palin and her church and this connection with that group that wants alaska to succeed. obama came out and said leave the kids alone. as far as her steelworker husband goes the USW.org web site has an article about this on the unions sites front page. "




Decision time is coming wrote on Sep 10, 2008 6:42 AM:

" Well after reading hundreds of comments from both parties I have made some conclusions. Peoples voices tell alot of what their candidates are about. This article was a "Sound off for Palin". Both parties have said their piece. Republican party has issues that have been explained reasonably and/or being looked into. Democratic party has grown desperate and is VERY hateful of their opponents, running from accountability.
This hate is not the change I seek. Dem supporters only win in the hate, attack family, lie and bash poll here. "




Brian J wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:29 PM:

" I look forward to hearing more interviews with Sarah Palin. As a self described pitbull with lipstick, I imagine she probably will say to the network anchors tough questions, bring it on.
What puzzles me though, is how her and John McCain could be considered change. Both whole heartedly support Bush, and their economic ideas are the same ones that caused the present mess. I'm looking for the future, and Obama is the candidate who offers promise for the future. Palin and McCain are just more of the same. "




jody boyd wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:00 PM:

" everyone seem sot forget a few things. as a 67 yr. old teacher who was in the trenches for 50 years for equality, i am furious tht mc cain and co. are demanding a different set of rules for interviewing palin. this is garbage. she is not running for beauty queen, or as the FEMALE vice president----he is running for THE vice presidency and should be held to the same standards, questions and interviews as the men. period. if she can't hold her own against the press, she'll be mincemeat when she's in washington. "




erv wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:15 PM:

" i dont have an issue with who she has by her side, i do have an issue with it looking like our union supports her. as far as the sheep go look at the republicans who keep bragging about the surge working but its like they forget the war was started by a pack of lies. i am not against our country or our troops i am against republicans and i do support our union because i believe in what they are doing not because im a sheep. "




CNN fantasy news..... wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:11 PM:

" CNN just showed a clip about Palin, guns and hunting. The clip ended implying Palin hunts wolves from aircraft as CNN(Clinton News Network) showed the file footage of the wolf hunting from aircraft. I am laughing so hard I can hardly type this comment. The woman reporter for CNN didn't even try to hide her disdain for Palin. Like they say, the city slickers have arrived in Alaska. I expect they will try use clips from that old TV series that portrayed what Alaska might be like. "




R Jones MN wrote on Sep 9, 2008 6:59 PM:

" erv;
It's good to know that you, as a member in the steelworkers union, do not like Sarah campaining with the most important person in her life at her side. It's also time, erv, for you and the International to understand that they do not speak for the whole membership. And erv, it's beyond time for a change, as to what candidate gets that dues money just because thats who the International supports. There are a lot of union members that aren't led like sheep to the ballot box as thats what the union wants. OK erv? "




erv wrote on Sep 9, 2008 6:16 PM:

" i dont like her parading her husband around and introducing him as a proud member of the steelworkers while our international supports obama. http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2008/09/04/breaking_news/doc48b8369265a2e040274765.txt

also she makes it sound like mccain is the only one who has defended this country. well maybe he didnt serve in the military but she didnt either. she spent 6 years in 6 colleges while he went to harvard and then got involved in his community. "




Grayneck wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:06 AM:

" Cut to 2012 for the presidential elections - Sarah's the prez, the old geezer is out of the way in a hospital and guess who's the VPOTUS? Jeb Bush of course! you know why? because of his vast foreign experience due to the close proximity of Florida and Cuba!

I love this country - we elect the crazies and then lie/bully/steal/bomb our way out of everything by calling ourselves a great country! In case our frog in the well population has not noticed, the rest of the world is forming new alliances. "




The Pirate wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:32 AM:

" Sarah will waltz McCain into the White House. The usual political issues are being outweighed by the contenders' quality of character. Sarah's character is head and shoulders above the others. That's why we can't get enough of her. That's what terrifies the zombie left. She has a sword in one hand and the cross in the other, like Joan of Arc from Alaska. "




Verna Stoesz wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:26 AM:

" God Said in IIChronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land"
Take this serious, God will not be mocked. Pray for our leaders and country. "




I love the way wrote on Sep 8, 2008 11:05 PM:

" Sarah Palin listens to the people and does what "we" want. For years everyone has been complaining about government corruption. Sarah shows she can stand up to this. America needs the strength and courage that she exhibits in making these positive changes. "




Learn your facts wrote on Sep 8, 2008 10:39 PM:

" Don't bash Sarah Palin because you heard something from someone who heard someone say. Base your decisions on what is proven. Her record and approval are great indicators of what she has done.
Pay little attention to those who limit themselves to magazines that only know about 3 headed monkeys living in an under ocean world just discovered by an 4 legged man. You will cease to grow intellectually. "




Alaska resident wrote on Sep 8, 2008 10:01 PM:

" Alaska has experienced some of the best gov.t in the 26 years that I've lived here with Sara Palin leading the way. America needs to change. Change that everyone is seeking. We have heard politians promise this for many years. McCain/Palin will not be able to do it alone. They can head us in the right direction but Americans need to accept the change they seek, not fear it. Over 80% of Alaskans love the change. Change takes time. You need to start somewhere. "




Bob Sherlock wrote on Sep 8, 2008 6:37 PM:

" It is extremely clear that Sarah Palin is unprepared for the vice-presidency. Her absence from the most recent round of Sunday talk shows was glaring. I find it incredulous that in an election this tight and hinging on the votes of those undecided, that the McCain campaign would bypass a chance to tout their views to a large national audience. They obviously can't let her out until she's been properly "trained" and can be passed off for someone who resembles a legitimate candidate. This is nothing more than "Eliza Doolittle Goes to Washington." "




Freeman wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:02 PM:

" Two Simple question to all folks:
1) do you think that Sarah is more qualified than all the republican women holding executive/governor/national/judical responsibilities?
2) Do you think John McCain carefully evaluate all of the above mentioned republican women before choosing Sarah.

If yes to both, then she deserves to be VPOTUS/POTUS.

People get the politicians they deserve "




Alan Hauss Lou. KY wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:48 PM:

" McCain made a great choice. Palin reminds me of Harry Truman, he was a president who was not afraid to stand alone in his beliefs and tell it like it is. GO McCAIN-PALIN! "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:16 PM:

" Sarah in 2012 for president. Obama for community organizer in 2008...maybe the democrats in Alaska to put him on the bridge to true religion.. "




Roy wrote on Sep 8, 2008 6:45 AM:

" "It was founded on the values of great American INTELLECTUALS " Like Kennedy, Biden and Bird ?

Bunk..... The country was not founded by "intellectuals" or " liberal elitists"

It was founded by community leaders and business people who went to "washington" ( or Philadelphia ) to use thier business experience on behalf of the country. Then after 4 or 8 years, they went HOME and continued thier lives.

They didn't stay for 36 years or 41 years or longer to "serve" the people. Hey Ted, Your "Service is not "civil", its "Self" "




Lower Mitten Kitten wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:21 AM:

" It's too bad the McCain campaign didn't better vet Mrs. Palin. All these questions could have been dealt with so we could finnaly talk about the issues our country faces.
Troopergate, attempted library censorship, earmarks, hiring lobbists, her Ted Stevens connection, the lawsuit regarding the land the sports area is on, flip-flop on the "Bridge to Nowhere". Lots of questions...and the GOP and Mrs. Palin have provided little answers. The election is in 60+ days - is this enough time to evaluate her? "




Tundradrone wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:40 AM:

" Sarah is a great choice. They will make a great team and do a lot for our country. We all have something in our closets, or we are not going to completely agree with everything. I am a (D) Democrat and I feel that they are the best choice. Obama can return in 2012 with more experience and come back as a real choice whom has gained experience, and is for the people and not to hear himself speak, glory seeking. "




Wes Hamrick wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:00 PM:

" Good job Madam Governor, keep the truth flowing, been a very interesting week, and your team is now ahead in the polls, We are going to miss you, so keep an eye on us. "




smilinjack wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:46 PM:

" It sounds like most of you from Wasilla
think she is a novice in getting handouts from the federal government. she has plenty of experience in getting earmarks being friends with under indictment Ted Stevens and the other guy Congressman Young. Earmarks that both she and McCain say they are going to washington to stop. McCains campaign staff is loaded with lobbyists so I guess he will have to give up all his friends IF he becomes president, then what to do with Palin and what will happen to the earmarks for Alaska. "




Wasilla Lady wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I for one, in Wasilla, am willing to
lend Sarah to the NATION...and when she
finishes her job...we want her back!!! "




Theodore wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:32 PM:

" She is the embodiment of conservative values.Palin for President 2012 "




Angela wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:49 AM:

" Sarah Palin will be fed to the wolves if anything really damaging comes out about her during her public vetting. John McCain, The republican party and just about everyone else will dismiss her. if this happens before the election John McCain will pick the running mate he wanted in the beginning, if after the election she will be asked to leave office and John McCain gets who he wanted in the beginning. "




Chuck wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:43 AM:

" How come nothing is mentioned about their seaplane and maybe a love for flying? "




to Anchor Jack.... wrote on Sep 7, 2008 10:52 AM:

" Well, this morning an NPR reporter told Chris Mathew's on his national TV show that Sarah has done aerial wolf hunting. I tell you, the left is in apoplexy about Palin. Aerial wolf hunting, give me a break......It is that kind of reporting that really impresses me with the mainstream media. The same media that is in the tank with Nobama. "




Ms Rotten wrote on Sep 7, 2008 10:10 AM:

" Mat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:56 PM:
The teleprompter malfunctioned. It kept running during the applause and the breaks, instead of pausing and waiting. It got far ahead of Gov. Palin's speech. Didn't you notice that she was occasionally glancing down at her notes?
=========
I guess you weren't watching that night! The Teleprompter did NOT stop working. Throughout her speech (when they'd shoot from behind her) I was reading the telepromt as she was speaking. I read what she was about to say before she spoke it. You Repubs are so GULLIBLE! BTW...I'm an Indy. "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 7, 2008 6:52 AM:

" Ms. Palin has wide experience with all of the following: malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance.

Malfeasance refers to an individual intentionally performing an act that is illegal.

Misfeasance, is a legal act performed wrongfully. That is, a public official may do something that is not illegal but is mistaken or erroneous.

Nonfeasance , closely related to misfeasance, is the failure to act even though a duty to act existed.

If she were anyone else, Ms. Palin would be vacationing in Eagle River. "




R Jones MN wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:18 PM:

" We have all seen the press, and so called media praise Obama through the primaries as the next coming. And without a public vetting. At the same time trashing John McCain. Now that he has chosen the electric Sarah Palin for his VP pick, these same people are making vitriolc personal attacks on two American gems they couldn't carry water for. I think the electorate will make the right choice at the ballot box, and show these cheap, biased, media icons they don't run the country, the voters do. "




To Anchor Jack.... wrote on Sep 6, 2008 8:55 PM:

" "Misfeasance"...is that anything like malfeasance? "




John S. McCain wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:52 PM:

" My friends,
As I pilot the ss usa through turbulent skies I will need a competent stewardess at my side. Whether in first class or coach, Sarah will deliver the same quality service to the American People that she has given the people of Alaska. When that seat belt light goes on who do you want to see standing at the front of the cabin,? Joe Biden? I don’t think so. McGrizzle & Ms Sizzle for President. "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:24 PM:

" I was at the Temecula Farmers Fair today and the Obama supporters were calling anyone that supported Sarah a mindless cult follower. They belive thier atheist mesiah is the only true god. There was so much jealously that the democrat women were near tears. Thank you Alaska! Just think, we in Mexifornia got stuck with Arnold. "




Anchor Jack wrote on Sep 6, 2008 6:04 AM:

" Ms. Palin will be spending time in Eagle River after all the facts of her misfeasance are exposed and the trials are over. "




IronBob wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:12 PM:

" I adore the fact that this woman has gotten under the skin of every idiot leftist in the country. The GOP wins either way. A brilliant, bold move that the Democrats didn't have the guts to do themselves. They turned down a WOMAN who had 18 million votes in favor of an old broken down plagiarist who sounds like a babbling version Tommy Fanagle. "Yeah that's the ticket!" "




SeattleGeoff wrote on Sep 5, 2008 3:52 PM:

" I grew up in a small town in the lower 48 similar in size to Wasilla, so I know there are good people there - on all sides of the issues. I was not likely to vote GOP anyway, but any shred of respect I might have had for McCain vanished with his VP pick. It was cynical and insulting, especially toward the residents of AK. I disagree with most of SP's views and policies, while still respecting her right to them. A courtesy, incidentally, she doesn't seem to extend to others. "




to karen wrote on Sep 5, 2008 1:03 PM:

" It sounds like you do not share the values that are prevelant here in Alaska.Obama will most likely win big in California.Why don't you move down and take part in the great celebration? "




Jim wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:14 PM:

" I'm not from Alaska, but am very proud of McCain's choice. Wasilla, you did a good job of raising such a fine person. "




AMERICAN wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:54 AM:

" ANY WAY YOU LOOK AT IT WE DONT REALLY HAVE ANY GOOD OPTIONS. PEOPLE WILL EITHER VOTE FOR A BLACK MAN THAT A PARTY PLACED IN JUST TO WIN THEIR PRESIDENCY OR ANOTHER MAN WHO IS USING A WOMAN TO GET VOTES. EITHER WAY WE REALLY DONT HAVE A GOOD CHOICE IN THIS ELECTION. MAYBE TRUMP WILL RUN SO WE CAN WATCH HIM FIRE SOMEONE EVERY WEEK ON TV. "




Toye wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:10 AM:

" All the Dems seem to be able to do is to find something negative about a very possitive pick. Just because one is a believer in GOD does not make them a fanatic. I really believe that the Dems are actually scared of Palin and don't know how to handle this choice. It really doesn't matter about this womans outward beauty as some want to make it out to be, what matters is what this woman believes. As far as I am concerned since she believes in God and is willing to exemplify that kind of life, she has myvote. "




Don wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:45 AM:

" Palin is a religious fascist, pure and simple. Her desire to replace science with mythology in public schools and her contempt for the Bill of Rights makes me very frightened by the very strong possibility that she could end up in the office of President. "




Gweez wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:44 AM:

" She'll reap what she sows! She has a lot of paybacks still in Alaska, This woman is so over her head. God help us "




Linda Williams wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:19 AM:

" I am very excited and proud to vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin in my state of Florda. I was ready to vote for John McCain even before he chose Sarah Palin, I already knew I would be a much safer American with John McCain on Watch for America! "




Not only...... wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:20 AM:

" does Palin have more to offer than Obama, we now find out that Cindy McCain is probably more qualified than Obama as far as actual accomplishments are concerned. Now Hillary Clinton has a real interesting choice. Does she help Obama win and wait 8 years for her chance.....or does she torpedo Obama, and let McCain win, in hopes that it will only be a 4 year wait? I can't wait to see what Obama does when he falls 10 points down in the polls. It is obvious now that he chose the wrong VP. Bad decision maker. "




DYLAN RIVIS wrote on Sep 5, 2008 2:53 AM:

" This is a reckless choice by an aging McCain. There is no way a person with so little federal governing experience should be in line to have their hand on the nuclear trigger,no matter how 'hot' they are.

Expect her back home in Wasilla soon. "




Mat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:56 PM:

" Tasha
The teleprompter malfunctioned. It kept running during the applause and the breaks, instead of pausing and waiting. It got far ahead of Gov. Palin's speech. Didn't you notice that she was occasionally glancing down at her notes?
The same thing happened to Rudy Guiliani during his speech. "




saddened wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:36 PM:

" by those who write about Sarah and don't know anything except that they are Democrats and their game is to fill every available blog with garbage. As an Alaskan I am proud of our Gov. and what she has accomplished so far and wish her well in the race. I didn't vote for her in the last election but you can be SURE she gets my vote this time! Way to go, Gov. Palin! You ROCK! "




Jan Herron wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:29 PM:

" Prior to Sen. John McCain's announcement of his running mate,
Sarah Palin, I had decided not to cast my presidential vote for this
election.
I admire her determination, not to mention her
demonstrated drive for smaller government and her implied willingness to go
after political corruption in Washington.

What remains to be fully flushed out is Sarah Palin's position on illegal
immigration. Word is that she is against amnesty; let's hope so, because the
tipping point for me and many American voters on whether we vote for a
McCain-Palin ticket rests on this pivotal issue. "




Nik wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:22 PM:

" To all my relatives and friends in Wasilla: The world realizes what an embarassment Ms. Palin is to you. Don't despair !!! In two months she will have faded away into anonymity. "




Tasha wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:22 PM:

" Matt- Check your facts. The GOP states that the tele prompter did not break or have any problems. Just a note. "




Too many wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:53 PM:

" Demos put limitations on what anyone can do. One more reason they are followers and not leaders.
MCCain and Palin are leaders not limiting what is possible. "




kitkat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:51 PM:

" Palin may be a nice person, looks nice and so on, but do you agree with her policies? It's 4 more years of the misery of the last 8, but more so. I for one do NOT want a religiously insane person near the red button. "




Kathleen Bruno wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:49 PM:

" As a woman, I find the selection of Sarah Palin to be, well, insulting. Does McCain think that the most a woman can accomplish is two years as governor of a state with a population of less than a million before taking on the roll of VP? McCain's old and has a history of serious health problems. His VP really could end up in the Oval Office. I see her giving a good speech, but I don't see her anywhere near ready for the presidency. "




Wil Rivait wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:35 PM:

" Go Sarah,
Outstanding!
I get the hockey mom! My mother did the same for me growing up in Canada. You are a breath of fresh air and give us hope in this tough world. Thank You for your service! Wil Rivait-Sanibel Island, Florida "




snowblue wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:13 PM:

" I saw no change in Palin words just the same old big talk. I am waiting for her Meet the Press interview. "




Fran Gorham wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:53 PM:

" I loved her speach what an outstanding person she is. Alaska must be proud, from Central Illinois. You go girl!! I bet no other political person has ever sold something on ebay and given back to the people! "




Watcher wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:13 PM:

" Carefull, many bloggers from the DailyKos are infiltrating your blog. Where everyone has a right to free speech, do you really want the Northeast elite leading you around by the nose. I know you are better than that. "




pensivepuppy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Ray DI Quarto wrote: "The choice of Sarah Palin for VP by John McCain literally knocked the opposition off of their pedestals. Say hello to the best candidate chosen for VP since who?"

Dan Quayle. "




Mat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:10 PM:

" tj
Guess you didn't hear that her teleprompter malfunctioned early in
the speech and she continued without it. Bet Obama couldn't have done that!! "




karen wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:29 PM:

" No to McCain-Palin - regardless of age,gender,race,children: They are against everything that is important to me:

1. Every body deserves the right of choice.
2. Every body deserves equal rights - even in marriage.
3. Assault weapons have no business on the streets.
4. Education allows all of us to make appropriate decisions for our lives - teens included.

Finally, if the campaign says families are off limits then get them out. You cannot have it both ways - don't call foul and then parade every body about for a photo op. "




Thomas Paine wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:24 PM:

" Sarah Palin admirer: "Sarah has the ... values that this country was founded on."

Do you actually have any idea what values this country was founded on? It was founded on the values of great American INTELLECTUALS (that you would all now label liberal elitists) like Paine, Jefferson, Franklin who believed in reason, science, secular government and private faith. The country was founded on exactly the OPPOSITE values of Palin. Have whatever opinion of Palin you wish but DO NOT besmirch our founding fathers by grossly misrepresenting their philosophies. I forgot, reading and knowledge is so "elitist." "




Rory S. wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:21 PM:

" PEOPLE! This is not about red vs. blue or
liberal vs. conservative! We're all Americans and we are heading for disaster!
They've got us ready to kill each other when we have BIG problems to solve. Do you
really think the Republicans intend to solve your problems? If so, why haven,t they already? Is your life better than it was 8 years ago? "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me; fool me three times!!! "




Ray DI Quarto wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:18 PM:

" The choice of Sarah Palin for VP by John McCain literally knocked the opposition off of their pedestals. Say hello to the best candidate chosen for VP since who? "




tj wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:54 AM:

" Funny how there are so many complaints about ppl bashing Sarah when she took every cheap shot at the opposing party in her speech, which if we all forgot, was not written by her.
Good job CNN for shouting out the writer. All she has proven to me is she can read a teleprompter without calling out the stage directions.
I can't believe how unqualified she is to be VP. Shes running a country and is preparing to be in office in all of 67 days. In her first speech she said, "I never intended to be in office" Great. "




JOAN wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:47 AM:

" THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For sharing with us here in the lower 48, your Sarah. All of American needs her to stand up for us who still hold family values above all else. May god give sarah the strength to clean up Wahington. "




Dear Greg wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:43 AM:

" You moved here! You are not from here! You are not Alaskan if you cant see what has changed for the better. Shut up and dont speak like an Alaskan. We dont like it! "




John Stall wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:21 AM:

" Sounded like to me she was running still for the PTA - Hot air is not change !! For change Not four more yrs - of same thing VOTE OBAMA !!

I can just see sarah now in DC Telling people what to do ! And they say Little girl just set down and shut UP !! "




Disappointed wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:15 AM:

" Last nights speech was a disappointment. Sarah took off her American hat and put on her Republican hat. Belittling, vicious, sarcastic, disappointing. Sarah is a pawn for the Republican party to try and sway middle class, female, family oriented voters back. McCain/Palin represents no change! Republican control for the past eight years has taken us further in debt than our country has ever been, weak dollar, failing economy, education slipping. That "pony show" solidified my vote for the democratic ticket. Stop blaming Dems for what GWB/Cheney has done to us. "




whoisjohngalt wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:09 AM:

" Palin says she has a record of 'change'. What kind of change? Did Wasilla have a city administrator to help the previous mayor with "executive" functions? Did Wasilla have a "Washington" lobbyist on payroll and get millions of dollars in earmarks before Palin? Does Wasilla have a deficit now? Did it before? Did she change Wasilla for the better or worse? The campaign only wants to tell us the 'spin' and the media is bullied into not questioning the 'talking points'. I just want to know the truth? Can you help? "




Dan wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:48 AM:

" I like the fact that everyone finds something to complainabout. How about this...Shes not from Washington! She has no ties to the political BS that has dogged the US for decades. Shes new and has desire of Americans who are real. Shes not a show fake, shes real. Yes you hypocrates of America, If you have never sinned or errored you may cast the first stone! I didnt think so either. Way to go Sarah! Stand up for our local interests and our economy and who cares about foreign policy! "




trout whisperer wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:59 AM:

" alaska...the great land....thanks for sending Sarah...she will lift the lower forty eight... "




syrin in Wasilla wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:52 AM:

" yeah Sarah !
you go girl ! "




Wayne wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Palin is being exploited by John McCain. Country First theme of the RNC? If both McCain and Palin considered her daughter's plight before the VP appointment why did they go ahead with it knowing the daughter would be put through this painful and shameful situation and the "zoo" vetting of the media? They both SURELY DID put the Country First didn't they? Not good judgment, I say! "




Greg wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:11 AM:

" C'mon, Sarah Palin for a vice President? What has she done with out city that she can do with our country? I've moved here only because of my job, I've lived here long enough to see what Sarah Palin has (not) done to our city. We live here and we know it, our city is a dump, she has done nothing that left us better off. Nothing! I like her as a person, but I fear the moment she will be the one making decisions for the future of our country. "




Cheryl Brooks wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:55 AM:

" You know I really thought the American people in this country were smarter then some of your comments about Sarah Palin! Give me a break, stay at home and take of her kids? Clean your own doorstep before trying to clean someone elses! Stick to the questions at hand. Who is better qualified to try and run this country McCain/Palin or Obama/Biden? Stop the slander and the crap. I as am an American feel this is the real issue, not petty gossip and do gooder mentality. Wake up folks, stick to the issues here. My life and yours depend on "




Mat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:25 AM:

" When Joe Biden's wife was killed, everyone thought he was a hero for continuing in his race for the senate instead of staying home to care for his two young children. But the double standard lovers are damning Gov. Palin for being a working mom when she has the children's father and numerous family members to help care for their children. Typical for the Hypocritic Party. Face it: her free time is not spent scrubbing floors, so she has MORE time with her children than the stay-at-home-mom. "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 AM:

" Alaska's golden nugget spoke and put family, military, country, God on the ticket. Here in Southern Cal it's only about change and race. I apologize to Sarah about the way she was treated by the media and vile athetist from the Obama camp. Viva Sarah from a Disabled Mexican-American in Mexifornia. "




whats the real deal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:21 AM:

" I like Sarah as a person but not her political views. It's nice to have the hometown girl do well but come on now. What's the deal with this town's "don't ask, don't tell" attitude about Sarah Palin's private life? It's very likely that she may become president guys -- we need to know ALL we can about her. "




Skye wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:04 AM:

" Sarah Palin has common sense and knows how to get things done. You can't learn what she knows at Yale or Harvard! She isn't afraid to take on the establishment and the liberal media who want to smear her as unfit for the presidency. Our country needs a President and VP who don't follow polls or who are worried about being "PC". We need John and Sarah to get our stagnent House of Representatives and Senate off of their duffs and stop the partisan politics!
It is not about Republican or Democrat, it's about servant leaders to the people! "




Butch wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:03 AM:

" As a resident of the town, I don't feel too comfortable with Sarah Palin running for our country's VP while she left our city in deficit, especially that she uses her mayoral experience as a leverage agruing sufficient experience for the VP of the USA.
Butch "




Robert wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:09 AM:

" Please Kepp Sarah and your budget deficit in Wasilla. "




kanawa wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:49 AM:

" Comment from a Canadian...Congrats Wasilla, Sarah does you proud. She embodies the qualities that make your nation great. I'd like to make her an honorary Canadian she is from the same mold as our northern women. I'm planning to take a trip to the Arctic next year next year with my hero Amstaff ("pitbull") and would love to make a side trip to visit your community and spend some cash.
Cheers "




Like deer staring into headlights wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:25 AM:

" .....that is what my impression of the mainstream media was last night. They had it stuck to them in a most deserving way. Now with bags under their eyes they try to figure out what happened. I can't wait to see her take on Biden. His empty suit running mate was dispatched handily last night. You on the left, don't worry, nothing can go wrong. ha ha ha. "




Jo wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:43 AM:

" Sarah Palin is an embarrassment to herself and her country. GWB was a governor before he was president and he almost bankrupted the state of Texas. Being governor DOES NOT qualify you for the second OR first highest office in the nation. "




Karin in Georgia wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:03 AM:

" "Ms. Palin and her supporters have long memories, and a reputation for being ruthless and Wasilla is a really small town."
A Wasilla resident wrote the sentence above and the only way y'all can stop her is to tell the National media everything she has been trying to cover up. YOU know her, the longer you protect her the stronger and more vicious she will get. Do your country and your town a favor and expose her for what she is. Or let some of those wolves she is trying to kill visit her. Silent people let bad things happen. "




Rory S. wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:41 AM:

" Come on, people of Alaska! It is time to tell the truth! Be a true "Patriot" and speak truth to power. Nothing less than our future is at stake! It's not about where she is from but what she represents.
This is our last chance to get it right and we are counting on you since the media is so biased. Do you really want the government in your bedrooms telling you what to do? "




Ben wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:42 PM:

" Governor Sarah rocks! God bless her and the next President of the United States, John McCain! "




Alaskans words wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:15 PM:

" Sarah is right, just because you put lipstick on a pitbull doesn't change the fact that its still a pitbull. Hopefully, she's not the kind that "just snaps".

Alaskan's PFD keeps us afloat, too bad it won't be the Alaskans anymore. Goodbye PFD, hello New Orleans. What's worse a "Bridge to Nowhere" or a "Toilet that won't flush".

Besides it would really suck to have the same benefits as a congressman.

Abstinence works well. lmao "




Tasha wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:50 PM:

" I live in Wasilla and cannot wait to go and cast my vote for Obama! Things can happen and change if we all work together to make it happen. Not all Valley folk are Sarah supporters. I wish all well in this great American debate. Namaste to you Kari. "




For Real Journalist wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:24 PM:

" I live in Wasilla. The managing editor and journalists of the Frontiersman are good people that do a good job. However, if you are seeing mostly positive opinions on Ms. Palin, it may be because that's how people really feel or because I have spoken to many people here who know some of the less pretty things about Ms. Palin's political background but are afraid to speak up for fear of being ostracized or retaliated against. Ms. Palin and her supporters have long memories, and a reputation for being ruthless and Wasilla is a really small town. "




Aunt Martha wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:15 PM:

" Republicans gave "Georgia" one Billion dollars today and will give more yearly. We have to stop giving and give to our own people...Stay out of other peoples business around the world. May the best party win. Iraq now has a surplus of money. We continue to give them money. Take care of America please "




Wieei wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:40 PM:

" The Republican party is in denial from Point Barrow to Miami. Every things O.K. folks. Just don't look around the next corner. "




Darlene Philly PA wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:21 PM:

" There are some women that are ready to run this country however Palin is not one of them. You can tell this by the way she runs her household. She must have been to busy to provide her children the attention they needed so her 17 yr old found it elsewhere. Who's going to provide her special needs son the attention he needs... A Nanny? Come on conservatives.... God first, Family second, career and everything else comes after that! No thanks Palin but you can catch the next plane back home. Obama/Biden 08! "




Jo wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:49 PM:

" "KG from Texas wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:24 PM:
"Sarah Palins stance on Pro life is honorable, commedable, and just plain right. Obamas support of infanticide is just the opposite."

What do you think of her stance on creationism?

I am from Houston and we believe in Science here. "




ann wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Tell me Wasilla -what has Sarah Palin done for the Native Alaskans? I lived in Fairbanks and worked as a nurse for Indian Health service.Alaska has the highest suicide rate and alcoholism rate in the U.S. "




vicki wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:25 PM:

" What is this woman thinking?Her infant son needs her and her teenage daughters need some sex education.Maybe if she had the time to be a mother and not involved in a political campaign her family might not have so many issues.John McCain is nuts! "




Country First wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:24 PM:

" Temecula Duck wrote...

"...So much misguided hatred and jealolusy..."

Speak for yourself, Temecula Duck. Hatred and "jealolusy" are two things Repubs excel at. "




Rory S. wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:20 PM:

" Any woman who falls for this scam should seriously stop and think about all the women who have sacrificed for you to have the rights you enjoy today. A vote for McCain/Palin will set us back 100 years. Wake up women, your future is still in your own hands, but it won't be for long if you don't look beyond the spin. Sarah Palin is being used by the neo-cons to continue their agenda. They think women will fall for this. Unfortunately, many will. "




yoda wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:44 PM:

" I have to second my other poster's comment about hoping to hear from actual residents of your fine community. This would so much help the dialogue. By the way, I'm to writing you from Santa Monica, California -- hot bed of bleeding heart liberalism... go figure, "we" also would like to find some hope in our potential new veep! "




KG from Texas wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:24 PM:

" Sarah Palins stance on Pro life is honorable, commedable, and just plain right. Obamas support of infanticide is just the opposite. "




alpal wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:15 PM:

" If you don't think it is okay to trash a kid, what would you think of someone who said of a 13 year old, "Why is ___ so ugly?" "Because her dad is Janet Reno". This was said by JOHN MCCAIN of Chelsea Clinton. Nice,christian guy, huh? "




Wasilla Resident wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:52 AM:

" I am disgusted w/McCain's choice. "Country First" and then you choose Sarah Palin! Yea I want her protecting me from our enemies, she just got her passport in 2007-C'mon! Is this the best we got people? "




to Publius wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:50 AM:

" Where do you think Alaska is, Publius? We ARE the Pacific Northwest. And since when is Kenya in Europe? Or Illinois for that matter? "




no more cover-ups wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:47 AM:

" I am interested in who is responsible for the "privatization" of all wasilla myspace users. As of late last night profiles were public...now they are either under "routine maintenance" or set to private or in some cases...deleted.

Could it be that images of teens drinking, holding guns and mobbing has the gop worried about Palin's image in the lower 48? "




Jay in Oregon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:39 AM:

" I am more concerned about abuse of power, and the fact that she is not willing to give a deposition now, before the election, and the fact that she has filed a complaint against herself with the ethics department so she can control the investigation. Why the flip flop on cooperating fully with the troopergate things, and she is connected to Stevens, and secession. "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:34 AM:

" I have never seen anything from Alaska like future VP Palin. So much misguided hatred and jealolusy from not-so-pretty Democrat women and their mommy-boy Democrat men. Real women wear skirts and dresses to formal affairs, and like Sarah wear pants when doing the manly choirs that Democrat men are to afraid to do, thier wives might slap them. Viva Sarah, you will be ready...Hillary was just a tease to mislead Democrats. Sarah is the one. "




Melissa wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:29 AM:

" Sarah Palin needs to stay home and take care of her special needs child. What kind of family values is she showing by deserting him and her pregnant teenage daughter? She obviously puts her career first and her family second. So this is the woman we should all look up to as a role model? "




Karin in Georgia wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:23 AM:

" I think she is pretty and reasonably smart by Alaska standards. She has a good looking family. However, I think she will tell a lie when the truth would serve her better and she is ill equipped to be VP. Loyalty is not in her vocabulary and that will eventually bring her down. She has great entertainment value until she runs out of scandals to cover up so I think we will send her back to you, at the latest in November. "




Kim-Marie Walker Wasilla Resident wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:11 AM:

" Dear All,

This is an incredible election year. How much more incredible would it be if we, the public, engaged in civil discourse and voted freely the path of change closest to our heart and mind? To my fellow Wasillians: When I see you with your McCain-Palin signs, I will say "Namaste" (I see the God in You); When you see me with my Obama-Biden signs, I will imagine you invoking the same utterance. "




Dave Jenkins wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:40 AM:

" I have little enthusiasm for either McCain or Obama and had planned to vote third party.The choice of Sarah Palin for V.P. changes everything for me.Sarah is the real deal,so much more refreshing than the usual cookie cutter party run drones we are insulted with every four years.Go Sarah!You have my vote and so does that guy McCain. "




An Admirable Woman wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:40 AM:

" "Thanks, but no thanks. If Alaskans want to build a bridge, they'll do it with their own funds" That's how Sara Palin describes her position on the Federal funding of the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. So she gave the money back, right? Wrong. They kept every dollar and spent in on their pet projects. Palin's skilled at self-promotion. Maybe it will wash with the American voters. "




Bill wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:37 AM:

" When McCain dies in office, is Sarah Palin really the person you want in a staredown with Bad Vlad Putin? "




Country First wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:58 AM:

" I choose a leader based on their willingness to solve the problems we all face - not just myself. I have health insurance, a home, my health... but I'm lucky.

Palin puts Wasilla "on the map", she's "attractive", a "breath of fresh air."
But the 2nd most powerful person in the country?

Maybe if my duty as a citizen was to only vote for those who:
- resemble me (religiously, racially, etc)
- will serve only those like me
- will help me feel superior to people who think and vote differently than me...

...so, "no". "




Tami in GA wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:53 AM:

" I think Sarah Palin is a very bad choice. If I were to consider voting for McCain I would need to be able to et to know his VP a lot better than we can in 2 months. I am not liking a lot about what I have heard about her- but maybe if she were more well known in the NATIONAL seen we could consider her. I understand that those of you in Alaska love her- but that is because you know her. We don't.. and we don't have the time to get to know her. "




Jack Kean wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:28 AM:

" Thank you Wasilla and Alaska for providing the lower 48 with a great new public servant. She may be one of the best things to come from the great state of Alaska in a long time. As you can see by these comments the liberals are frightened and will do almost anything to destroy her. This strong Alaska woman will prevail and we will all be better off because of her service. "




Bill wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:18 AM:

" As a resident of South Carolina, I am amazed by the excitement Sarah has generated in the South. She is one of us. Sarah will guarantee a Southern sweep for John McCain. "




Mark wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:05 AM:

" I had hoped to read comments by residents of Sarah Palin's hometown about Palin.

I wanted to get the impressions of people who saw Palin grow up, play high school basketball, become a beauty queen, get married, host the evening sportscast, have five kids, win the race for mayor, get elected governor, offer the video introduction to an Alaskan separatist event, fire the top state cop under questionable circumstances, and learn that her teenage daughter is pregnant.

Not all negatives or positives. Just impressions from those in Alaska who best know Palin. Not this partisan garbage from outsiders. "




To JStew wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:54 AM:

" Jstew, Maybe it is you that needs to wake up. Sarah has been great for Alaska and will be for America. I know many people that will not vote for Obama, and many who were going to until Sarah came into the picture. Sarah is honest and looks out for the people in general not just one group. As for finding any dirt on her, they have not been able to except a pregnant daughter, which OMG is BIG news! She is stronger than you think and better than Obama! She has my vote and everyone else that I know! "




COMMON MAN wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:36 AM:

" SARAH PALIN MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE HER FAMILY'S PRIVATE MATTERS PUBLIC WHEN SHE ACCEPTED MCCAIN'S OFFER. WHAT IDIOT WOULD THINK THEY COULD KEEP THE MEDIA OUT OF THEIR FAMILY'S BUSINESS? YOU ALL NEED TO STOP GOING ON ABOUT LEAVING HER FAMILY MATTERS PRIVATE. SHE'S MORE THAN HAPPY TO BRING HER FAMILY OUT IN THE PUBLIC EYE AND WE HAVE A VERY TABLOID CRAZY PUBLIC THAT CAN'T GET ENOUGH DIRT. THIS ATTENTION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH DEMS VS. REPS. "




Julye Raycraft wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:03 AM:

" No, I am not from Wasilla or Alaska. I am from a small town (pop.2000) on the Canadian border. My concern is for Mrs. Palin's children. I know many working mom's are successful. However, her youngest child needs more time and attention than most children and it simply is not possible to give the time Trig needs and a National Campaign. Wonder who will be the loser here? Maybe she should be campaigning for more SPECIAL EDUCATION funding. "




Blogosphere..... wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:24 AM:

" Thank goodness the lefties have control of the blogosphere. Because it is all they will have after the election. The will have 4 more years to blog each other to death about why they lost another election. I wonder what the whiners will come up with this time to blame the loss on. Oh yeah, blame Bush! You sure wouldn't want to draw any attention to the Democrat controlled do nothing let's take a vacation Reed/Pelosii congress, would we? "




Change wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:00 AM:

" Change is often easier to talk about, but more difficult to actually carry out. You might want it but are afraid to actually do it. Sarah HAS and DOES change the way things run.
You can keep talking about what you want, or you can actually change. Follow Sarah to see how its really done. There are a lot of friends, family, and citizens that stand with you Sarah. And that will grow everyday as they finally decide that change is what they really DO want. "




Ron wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:17 AM:

" LORD, GOD, JESUS, CHRISTIAN, CHURCH... none of these need to be mentioned in politics. Fundraising, money, Iraq are all part of God's will? Please people, seperation of Church and State was derrived for a reason. Banning books from a local library and forcing people not to speak to the media? We can have faith and values without imposing ones religion on a nation as diverse as the USA. It is a hypocracy to say one is Pro-life and yet support the Death Penalty? Im a business owner, a tax payer of the US, I want experience running my business.VOTE_OBAMA_BIDEN_NO_TO MCCAIN_PALIN!!!! "




jstew wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:33 AM:

" You all know Obama's going to win.
Palin just sealed the deal!
P.S. When did Alaska get internet?
jstew8275@gmail.com "




JStew wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:08 AM:

" WAKE UP ALASKA!
We know you are proud of your governer.
The facts: McCain is 72 years old.
If Palin had to step in to lead, do you REALLY think she would be ready? Her views are not shared by the majority of Americans. In the real world, when you run for national office, you, your family and associates are carefully looked at. We want our leaders to be viewed in a positive light to others around the world. Palin has too many skeletons in the closet. What about trooper gate? AIP? etc. "




San wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:57 AM:

" judyc wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:54 PM:

Poor Judy, don't you know that Obama just adds his name to a bill, he goes along with bills that will not be vetoed and he never writes a bill. Do you know that what you described is NOTHING. The original authors of the most of those bills were republicans who passed them in a DEMOCRAT congress. These "accomplishments" could be done in less than 2 weeks! "




Jason wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:52 AM:

" Charlene:
What does Obama have to do with OJ Simpson? "




Readers poll wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:28 AM:

" has bogus results. Originally the trend was running that the right choice of Sarah was over sixty percent with no's around below twenty percent and the rest undecided. A week ago when the bashers learned to read, it all of a sudden gained a lot of no votes. If this town is so small, where are the no votes coming from? Paid bashers I tell ya! "




Yes We Can wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:36 AM:

" Watched the RNC tonight. One thing struck me as odd. The majority of folks there were old. Old news, old views, old speakers, old stale bad ideas. I see why McCain chose Sarah, to keep the audience from falling asleep. "




wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:20 AM:

" We love what our Governor has done and is doing. Any negative statements written here are by a few loser individuals, mostly coming from those who do not represent the 80% who know how valuable she really is. Now that the world is reading the local paper, it's being abused. "




Sarah Palin admirer wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:35 PM:

" Sarah has the moral fiber and values that this country was founded on. She has brought about great change in Alaska and she will be a dynamo of a VP. She is a real LADY who handles the nasty tabloid attention with grace and dignity. Her brave 17 yr old daughter is unfortunately having to undergo the cold headlines hunger immorality of the American media. Anything to sell news even at the expense of a young frightened girl. Even Brian Williams seemed more interested in Bristol's pregnancy than Sarah's political profile. Muckraking and shameful. "




Charlene wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:57 PM:

" I will also post this ? to the Obama supporting blogs. What was Obama's reaction to OJ Simpsons acquittal of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman? I will never forget the day the jury came back with that and what happened afterwards! Nothing changes. "




Pudster wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:37 PM:

" Thanks McCain -- whatever the outcome, your choice of VP has increased the entertainment value of the election ten-fold. "




Crash wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:48 PM:

" There is nothing democratic about the Democrat Party and Hussein's Henchmen. For them it's perfectly OK to trash and destroy a 17 year old girl, but don't you dare tell the truth about a 40 something woman who has spent her life NOT being proud of her country. "




judyc wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:55 PM:

" 15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),
**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),
**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,
**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law), "




judyc wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:54 PM:

" Someone asked what Obama has accomplished--here it is. I have to split it into 2 posts.

His bio can be found at http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=9490
His legislative experience is much greater than
Hillarys. See http://thomas.loc.gov
During the first (8) eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills, "




Linda C wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:50 PM:

" God Bless all of the Palin Family... The Lord loves that young girl who is going to give birth and He expects us to do the same... Leave their personal stuff personal--We are voting for McCain /Palin and know that America will be better because we have such leaders as they are.... Thank You! "




You big city elitists.... wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:41 PM:

" ....Last I heard you wipe your behinds the same way as people in small town America. You are not better than people in small town America. Especially your mainstream media sycophants. So can it with the stupid mocking comments about small town America. Discuss the issues and leave Palin's private life and family out of it. "




Rob Tracy wrote on Sep 2, 2008 4:45 PM:

" Sarah is a great choice! She is a quick study and will surround herself with qualified advisors and staff. Her experience will give her more of a headstart as VP than Barak or JFK have/had for the presidency. And what in the world recommended John Edwards for either office. Many of you naysayers were ready to put a trial lawyer with no achievments in as VP. Her honesty, clarity and down-to-earth practicality will serve us much better. Politicians who promote the interests of working families without promising to be sugar-daddy are rare. She's one. Let's support her. "




beth wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:29 PM:

" Give me a break. The WHOLE population of Alaska is smaller than most cities. Let's see....PTA...City Council member..Mayor of 7000 people...Governor of a small populated state..then McCain croaks and she is PRESIDENT!! However, we should be okay- since she just got her FIRST passport, her foreign affairs knowledge is amazing. Wake up People!...

p.s. she will rescind her nomination by Thursday..and here comes Mitt. "




To Steven... wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:20 PM:

" Your spelling is appalling! Lecture us when you have experience spelling "appalling". "




Publius wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:15 PM:

" Frederick-Jackson-Turner's theory about the American West is proving true again. When times are tough, America always looks to the West, the frontier, for an answer. The American frontier molded and shaped great American leaders such as Jackson,T.Roosevelt,Truman,Reagan,and Lincoln. Now when it seems the whole country has gone after a radical European-leftist(Obama), a person from the final frontier(Alaska), rises to rescue the country from the elites of the East,the aristocrats of the South, and the self-important ecocrats of the Pacific Northwest.
Speak softly and carry a big stick Sarah Palin,a true Westerner,America needs your frontier ways. "




Zen Bonobo wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:44 PM:

" Just think. The folks in Wasilla are going to be as famous as those in Plains, GA.

Somebody had better get busy on nailing down the copy write on "Baracudda Beer".

ZB "




WendyB wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:33 PM:

" I'm afraid that Mrs Palin is just about to find out how ill prepared for the VP job she actually is. DC and the Dems will have her hog tied and quartered in no time. She's in the big league now.
I hoped that McCain would have pressured Condi Rice for the job. A woman was a great choice - but not just any woman will do. A bit of international experience is a must. Pity the Palin children. What a mess they will be after four years in the big city! "




Andrew Robbins wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:08 PM:

" Very sad day. we need to stop elevating below average Americans to high positions of power. This woman is obviuosly driven and determined, about what i have no idea. to have a bunch of kids and have someone else raise them? to fire people who disagree with her? to cowtow to big oil? Caribou Barbie just blew my McCain vote.
Go Obama! "




Dean G wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:05 PM:

" How can a woman with no foreign policy experience be the person that is one heartbeat away from taking office? We have a Republican candidate 72 years old, staving of cancer time and again and his best judgement is to tell us that turning the country over to our Alaska "newbie" is the best choice. At least most voters are smarter than McCain and will know how to call this one. "




Elissa from Washington Sate wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:17 PM:

" It seems that McCain has an affinity for attractive women.He left his first wife for a blonde beauty and now has chosen a former beauty queen to be his VP.Wow!What a remarkable past this woman has had,former beauty queen, PTA committee member,mayor of a very small town and govenor of a state with a very small population than most large cities.How could McCain choose a person whom he met only once for 15 minutes, whether it is a man or woman?.Is this the way he will run our country, with bad judgement? "




Steven wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:06 PM:

" Sarah Palin may have slept at a Holiday Inn last night, but she is not fit to be one position away from the most powerful office in the world. Her inexperience and views toward womens rights is appauling. "




Temecula Duck wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:46 AM:

" Democrats judge only Republicans and unwanted pregnancies, with the same results. Sarah, myself and two Democrat sisters and many in my family will vote for you. The media will not attack Biden or Obama on moral issues, neither one has any morals. And by the way, Obamas' mother was 17 wheh she gave him life. Viva Sarah, many Hispanics respect your courage. "




Yes We Can wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:28 AM:

" George Bush was someone you could sit down and have a beer with, you know a one of us type guy. Well that turned out great, didn't it? She will be told what to do and say. And She Will Fall In Line. It's John McCain that's running for President. He will be running the country. 4 more years of the same. At one time and for a long time Alaska's biggest employer was the government. So I can see why Health Care, Social Security and Retirement Pension plans aren't important to those that have. Wake up America! "




To Lizard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:04 AM:

" Track Palin went to Michigan to play hockey for 6 months. He went there for a hockey development program. Lots of good hockey players go out of state to improve their game and chances of a college scholarship or shot at the pros. It has nothing to do with the school system here in Alaska.

Proud to be Alaskan.. Go Sarah "




Wisco wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:02 AM:

" Anyone notice that Palin and Dick Cheney have disappeared lately? Two words: Brain Transplant. Darth Vader lives!!! "




Pro-Family Voter wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:01 AM:

" Who is parenting the Palin children? Sarah is clearly too busy. Her children are being shuttled around from place to place. The first Dude was not about to give up his slope job. Track was shipped off to boarding school before the army. Bristol spent her junior year of high school with various family members. Willow has had her own struggles as lots of people in the Valley know. Piper should be in school but she has no stability. Trig's father or mother can't even be bothered to hold him.Someone needs to be there for these kids. "




Mike Stone wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 AM:

" I guess with 'Wasilla Under the Microscope' you are going to have more people reading these articles than are citizens of the Mat-Su Valley. What is written here may affect peoples views on Gov. Palin. The views reflected in other articles may be good and bad for her. For example this one from today... http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2008/09/02/faith/doc48bcf0581856c107422888.txt
1) is it shows that the local news is possibly Christian based and biased. 2) is that you win the heartland by being so. "




Bob P. wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:35 AM:

" As someone from this area, I'm appalled that she was selected. It will be a matter of time before she has to step down because of the scandals swirling around her head.

As to whether any Obama supporters will change sides because of her? Please. Don't make me laugh. She's yet another Ted Stevens flunkie who will soon show her true colors and embarrass the RNC. "




Steve wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 AM:

" Sometimes it is amazing to read some of the pinhead comments that people write.

This one tops the list:

" Why was Todd Palin not holding his baby Trig when the family was introduced to the world? Who is raising this special needs child? "

What an idiot.

Go Sarah! Go McCain! "




Jann Scott Boulder Colorado wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Oh! Give me a break This lady never heard of birth control or how to bring up her daughter. What is her daughter doing pregnant??? 17 year old girls get pregnant when their is no education at home about birth control. Sarah Palin was too busy being super mom running Alaska to take time to raise her daughter properly..
Seventeen year old girls want to have baby's when there is no one home they can count on. No one at home to talk to. No one home who loves them so they go out get pregnant for love.Sheesh! "




Obama wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 AM:

" Why don't we look a little more at McCain's "family values". He is an awful person. Sarah is a saint next to him. "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:47 AM:

" Publius, there were no leftists on Omaha beach?

Come on, tie a can on it.

Meanwhile, is there anything folks can say to blunt the notion that Palin is primarily a stooge for big oil, a member of the Stevens wing of the Alaskan republicans and just terrific at bringing home the pork for Alaska.

Mavrick? She'd hold her own with any corrupt member of the Massachusetts legislature but you don't get the holly roller stuff here. Seems the only difference. "




Keith wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:47 AM:

" I think she is a strong woman. I would rather vote for someone who is like you and me. We all are all human and not immune from the problems of life. Dems are scared of her! She represents fresh change in the political arena unlike Biden who is one of the dino politicians. Voting for Obama is like "Chickens voting for Col Sanders" Stay stron Gov Palin Republicans in Colorado support you. "




Publius wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:22 AM:

" A degree from Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Harvard law school should immediately disqualify one from serving in public office. Look at the corrupt mess these uber-elites have created in order to grab power from the people. Our fore-fathers bled and died for freedom, liberty,and the republic, not the socialist/communist-political utopia devised by these "educated" lawyers.
May the people rise up and vote these Oligarchs out of office. Sarah Palin's education, verified by the moose or bear skin on the wall, is superior to the "skin" from Harvard Law hanging in Obama's dascha. "




R.Blair wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:06 AM:

" I feel very sorry for Ms. Palin's daughter. She is five month's pregnant. If she were truly in love, she and the boyfriend would have been married immediately like most Americans who want to be discreet when they are with child. Now, she is being forced into a decision to marry her 18 year old boyfriend (with no visible means of support). Why doesn't she can't she be an unwed baby mamma like the other single mothers in America? At 17-18 you can become a lovable caring mother, as can be seen in America. Leave heralone. "




JOHN NJ wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:24 AM:

" Daniella Boone!!

She seems to be just what the country needs. "




James D. wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:21 AM:

" Sarah Palin is an inspiration to me and to my family.

Alaska should be proud of her and her accomplishments.

And to her husband and children, hang in there!!! You have a large portion of the country rooting for you!

James in Wisconsin "




Jim from Mass. wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:07 AM:

" I have read a number of articles which state that Palin fired the local librarian for being unwilling to remove books which Palin considered "unchristian". Is anyone willing to comment on that story.

Frankly, Palin seems like nothing but a tool for Federal pork who will do whatever Cheney's oil boys tell her to do.

Pretty dark day for a country that is losing its way. But I would like to here something about her possible censorship move. She seems like a real bigot. "




To real journalist... wrote on Sep 2, 2008 5:46 AM:

" ...you haven't read all the posts here is you believe that they are all pro Palin. About all that can be said is there is a clear choice this time and the democrats are in a real tizzy because their rock star candidate might not be able to close the deal now. It is truly fun to watch. Now you, a supposed real journalist, attack the paper. I would say that you are a "real left wing wacko liberal". Mocking Palin will not help the DEMS win an election. As they will probably find out in November. "




THE Mug or Dine grinds wrote on Sep 2, 2008 5:27 AM:

" Oh hay, Real Journalist dude- next time y're in town- (for reals) make a quick stop at SBS and pick up a quart of spackle for that crass! & (mite attract insted of repel-what u wuz lookin fore- (teehe) (hint,hint)and man dude u shure is good at making aeroplanes outa 20 dohlar bills! tey didnt make into my tip jar,but the hole floor litter wit them! thanx a bunches!!!!!!! now u git to that mountain!!! like u sayid u n mothamed. ps. is that real why them guy where the loose pant tey think tey gonna have "




paula wrote on Sep 2, 2008 5:23 AM:

" Sarah Palin is a poor excuse for a mother.
Why did she exploit her daughter in order to gain political power?
She knew she would be scrutinized but she allowed it at any cost.
This is an obvious show of poor judgment on her part. Now her poor daughter is paying for her mother's choice of power over family. "




Patsy from TX wrote on Sep 2, 2008 4:46 AM:

" I am a female, however, being a male or female should not be the primary reason to be chosen for the #2 spot on the ticket. I have voted Republican for 30 years. I will be voting for Obama-Biden this year. I am appalled that both Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin have put themselves ahead of the American people. Ms. Palin's family needs her full time support. The #2 spot is more than a full time job. Your children need you.. not a Nanny. Shame on you Sen. McCain for being selfish. "




Jim Schumacher wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:02 AM:

" Why was Todd Palin not holding his baby Trig when the family was introduced to the world? Who is raising this special needs child? "




Brian J wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:28 AM:

" I like the windfall profit tax she supported last December-would be good for the country. Question: I noticed Deb Peterson states she won Miss Congeniality in 1984, not Ms. Palin-correct? link-http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/columnists.nsf/debpeterson/story/23D7A0CF8A2E3A61862574B50011DB30?OpenDocument Not that the award is a game breaker, just like to have the facts correct on candidates. Personally, I look forward to hearing more from Governor Palin and her goals for the country. I do think her family should be off limits to media frenzy, as Barak Obama has stated. "




Real Journalist wrote on Sep 1, 2008 10:46 PM:

" Don't think viewers don't notice that all the posts here "mysteriously" happen to only be pro-Palin. You ought to be ashamed to call yourselves a newspaper, but then you obviously have no shame and aren't a real newspaper anyway. A real newspaper would include all viewpoints instead of only ones the editorial staff agrees with. We're not stupid. But the rest of the country sure thinks you guys are. "




todd wrote on Sep 1, 2008 10:32 PM:

" Sounds like alot of democrats are worried.They should be.We have a real American with Sarah.I have faith that she will prevail in our democratic process!! "




other countries wrote on Sep 1, 2008 9:00 PM:

" One of the most important jobs of the VP and Pres. is to interact/negotiate with other countries. Can you see VP Palin as a successful person in this position? "




valleygirl wrote on Sep 1, 2008 9:00 PM:

" I've read comments on several sites that state derisively, "Sarah Palin is no Hillary." No duh! Sarah didn't need to ride her husband's coattails into public office. She's achieved everything on her own merit. Go Sarah! You make Alaska proud! "




Joey wrote on Sep 1, 2008 8:51 PM:

" My concern about this selection for VP is that what kind of loving parents would agree to run for office with such a personal private issue brewing that they had to know would be exploited during the campaign. My prayers are with the Palin children who are going to have severe psychological issues because of this for years to come. "




Josuah wrote on Sep 1, 2008 8:18 PM:

" CAN ANY BODY FROM ALASKA GIVE US MORE INFO ON THIS BABYGATE ? I WOULD LIKE TO VOTE FOR HERE BUT..HOW CAN SHE IGNORE FAMILY TROUBLES (BRISTOL, TRIG's HEALTH) BY ACCEPTING THIS VP JOB. IS SHE "ME FISRT" ?. "




Barbara Steele wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:32 PM:

" I just watched ABC 20/20 Monday night. Stephanopuoous, Cokie Roberts, Charlie Gibson and some stupid ex-Bush aide that probably got fired were all lambasting a young girl, age 17 who finds herself in an extemely hard position and she is being used as the scapegoat to try to destroy her wonderful mother. Sad to say these media people are adults. I can't wait for Sara Palin to take the oath of office and her family to stand tall before these bozo's in the media, the liberal, biased media. I am 62, female,a nurse,a converted republican. "




John J. Shaffer wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:13 PM:

" I don't understand this word count system. I had two messages under 100 words by your counter and yet my post was rejected for being over 100 words.

Who is operating this system - a Democrat or a Republican? Let's have some full disclosure here.

Every one I have talked to thinks that Sarah Palin is attractive and talented, but most question her ability to handle this task. Integrity is important for Alaska - keep her on the job as your Governor. Alaska needs her more than McCain does! "




John J. Shaffer wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:10 PM:

" Positions, not personalities determines my vote.
-I am in favor of accurate sex education in our schools. Both liberals and conservatives get pregnant.
-I am opposed to the use of war to solve international problems.
-Science should determine how we teach in our schools; not religion, even a good religion like my own.
-We do need reasonable gun control.
-I am opposed to abortion, but I worked hard in the 1960's to make abortion legal and safe. Put the hangers back in the closets where they belong.

I will be voting for Obama-Biden, not McCain-Palin. "




David wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:50 PM:

" You Palin supporters are delusional. She has more experience than Obama?? Duh?? Eight years in the Illinois state senate and 3 1/2 years in the US senate. Harvard Law Grad. I guess you want to continue another eight years of recession, war, big government!!, budget deficits, trillion dollar national debt, government spying, declining personal incomes, eviserating the Constitution, etc.etc, etc. Keep drinking that Fox News koolaid. "




Crash wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:14 PM:

" Marc,
It is you who really dishonors all our service men and women,including those in my family who have fought in every war since the before the beginning of the US, for you AND ME to enjoy freedoms. You denigrate the brave servicemen in Iraq at this moment by supporting the presidential candidate who would rather we lose the war on terror and surrender in Iraq! If Iraq was no threat, then why were there buildings filled with thousands of US licence plates, and photos of schools, teachers and children? "




Sharon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:37 PM:

" I will cast my vote for the McCain/
Palin ticket. Palin very Impressive.
Brillant Choice !! "




KG from TExas wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:18 PM:

" A great choice for conservative and non conservatives. She has more executive experience than the Democrats Presidential choice. Its interesting that the liberal news casters only use women to critic her. The ceiling is coming down. "




Readiforu wrote on Sep 1, 2008 4:52 PM:

" This experience thing has gone haywire. It only seems to come up when it is convenient. George H. Bush was gov. of TX & no experience in foreign policy, except selling dry oil wells to the Arabs, Bill Clinton had no experience either, except being gov. of AK for 12 years, Ronald Reagan was gov. of CA & no other public experience, Jimmy Carter was Gov. of GA & no experience either. So does governor qualify one to be president more than being a Senator, ala George H. Walker Bush, LBJ, Hillary, McCain, Obama???? "




Jeff Holt wrote on Sep 1, 2008 4:36 PM:

" Greetings from Maine,

I think Alaska's Gov. Sarah Palin is a great choice by McCain. It will certainly shake up things and cement a "reform" ticket
Whether or not she makes it into the White House, she should prove to be a rising star in national politics.

Her worst case scenerio is she returns to Alaska and gains more experience.
Word down here is she is very capable, smart, and stands her ground. I pray the Dems underestimate her.

Looking forward, I think we have an exciting and historic election ahead. "




agrone wrote on Sep 1, 2008 4:31 PM:

" Wow, it is so interesting that the rightwingers are quick to defend Palin as more experienced but want to dismiss Obama as inexperienced to be president. I thought the VP was supposed to have some experience in case they have to step up to the plate. Palin is as experienced as a Frog trying to catch a fish on the Alaskan Lake. Come on! Be real. "




Eric wrote on Sep 1, 2008 3:49 PM:

" Marc-I'm pointing out that local people-whatever their opinion may be, should be posting to this blog. I was actually surfing the web, and came across the link to the frontiersman on a liberal website endorsing Obama saying that not even the locals like this.

As for the experience factor, my statement that she has done everything a President has, I said on a smaller scale. Look, she deals with legislature, she's the commander of the Alaskan National Guard, she oversees the Executive Branch of the state. Obama does not have this. "




Marc Miller wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:58 PM:

" You are entitled to your opinion even though in my opinion, it is drivel. Not everyone will agree with your drivel. Even Mr. Obama says that the children of candidates are off limits. Instead of trying to destroy the candidates you don't agree with, why not try to convince us why we should vote for the one you do agree with. Having said that, it is my opinion that the Daily KOS is nothing but garbage. And I stand by that opinion. "




Willie wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:26 PM:

" Come on Alaska. You guys are supposed to honest and gutsy, not just gutsy. It's a fact that Obama had written a well-received book, gotten a law degree, worked with the needy and started in the state legislature while Sarah was moving from the PTA to the mayor of a town of 7,000. He is senator from a state with around 13 million. He's on the foreign relations committee. She's the governor of a state with 700,000. She's as experienced? Get real. Attack his politics. The experience argument is laughable. "




jaigd wrote on Sep 1, 2008 1:36 PM:

" Does it not strike anyone as odd that Sarah Palin has chosen to further indulge deep political aspirations knowing that her teenage daughter is pregnant out of wedlock & that her infant son who has Down's Syndrome has special need of his mother ? ( And can someone also explain how choosing the demands of the 2nd highest office in the nation under such circumstances is reflective of ' family values ' OR is not recklessly indifferent to the needs of the American people at this critical juncture ?!! ) "




bob wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:50 AM:

" To Daily KOS liars:

Well it appears that they were right. Palin is boing to be a grandma soon! "




Marc Miller wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:07 AM:

" Daily Kos Liar,You looked at the first picture that was presented as being taken at Sarahs swearing in ceremony 2006.The second picture was more recent.It never ceases to amaze me how many people want others to "go away" when theres a difference of opinion.You know you really dishonor all our service people,including those in my family, who fought for you AND ME to enjoy these freedoms.Maybe you're right.Maybe those who want to deny others their rights should "go away".What do you think? "




Valley Property Owner wrote on Sep 1, 2008 9:27 AM:

" This is just crazy. Sarah was the mayor of a town of 5000 six years ago. "




concerned republican wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:38 AM:

" Come on people. Wake up to political games. Sure it's flattering for Sarah to be nominated,but be aware of the back room boys who will be telling her what to say!
This just makes McCain look like a monkey who does what the Rovians tell him. He met Sarah ONCE! She may very well go down in flames with him. "




MarcMiller wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:33 AM:

" Eric,we-thinks Palin has exposed herself and her family to national scrutiny by running for national office.Now,everyone in the country is entitled to their opinion.She has done everything a president has?wow!I guess in my 35 years up here i missed that!I'm glad the Frontiersman isn't censoring this blog Eric,remember freedom of speech?Don't be so eager to step on others rights just because you don't agree with them.We are already losing our constitutional rights thanks to our current president and his cronies.do you really want more of the same? "




Harry B wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:11 AM:

" Abolutely a terrific choice by John McCain. Contrary to what some are saying i think she is better qualified to be president than Obama. She's been in public service in one form or another for 11 yrs longer than Obama and has actually performed in those positions. Obama never has he starts running for the next office as soon as he obtains one. He was out campaigning for President only 5 months after being elected to the Senate. Noone knows if he can deliver, he hasn't yet. Just a glib tongue in a suit. "




Daily Kos LIARS wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:51 AM:

" Marc Miller, if you believe the Daily KOS, you have been drinking too much purple punch. The evidence that the smear merchants pass off shows a picture of a supposed pregnant Palin teen that was taken in 2006. Now that would make one of the longest pregnancys on record. Perhaps you could just go away now that we know how far left you are. Or are you being paid by the OBAMA cult to keep posting your drivel here. "




Joe Peters wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:43 AM:

" Your governor is a soulmate of every Midwestern city, every town, and every Christian on the Mainland. It will be an interesting sprint to the finish and my money is on John Sidney and Sarah Barracuda, not Barack Hussein and Joseph Robinette (yes, Robinette is his middle name!!).

God bless America. "




Temecula Cat wrote on Sep 1, 2008 4:51 AM:

" I live in California, a state without a budget, completely left wing, including Arnold. The left wing bloggers hate future VP Palin because she shows the men of the Democrat Party that they are scared momma boys. I'm a Disabled Army Vet and I appreciate real women and real men, even Democrats that have not been brainwashed by Move-on, Michael Moore, Oprah and Union Thugs, Go Sarah! "




SarahFanfromEagleRiver wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:46 AM:

" Wahoo for McCain-Palin! Derisive fools may find it easy to belittle our gutsy and populist Governor, but she has the class, wit, and mettle to rise above. (I do not want to lose both her and the very able Lt Gov Parnell, however. What a strange strange election year.) "




Eric wrote on Aug 31, 2008 9:56 PM:

" wow-Wasilla must have more than 10,000 residents -- I wonder how many of the posts berating Gov. Palin are from people outside of this state? Methinks the Obama campaign is scared because they are posting the link to this blog all over the web.

The Frontiersman should check what IP address is posting a message before the general public can see it.

As for McCain's choice -- it's truly heroic -- Palin may not have held national office, but she definitely has done everything a President has, albeit on a smaller scale. "




McSame wrote on Aug 31, 2008 9:20 PM:

" Come on you guys Sarah didn't clean house. The FBI had those good old boys of the Corrupt B Club on surveillance long before she became Governor. And how hard is it to manage a budget when there's a several billion dollar surplus. Not ready for prime time. She made a 4 year commitment to us. "




Dave Newlon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:50 PM:

" Barack Obama was inaugurated into the US Senate in January of 2005, and has been a member of the lowest rated Congress in US History, with all-time low approval ratings between 9% and 15%. After taking office in December 2006, Gov Palin earned approval ratings between 75% and 90% during her first two years in office.

In 2007, while Barack Obama was busy winning the designation "Most Liberal US Senator" by the National Journal, Sarah Palin, as Governor of Alaska, was working on a 26 billion dollar project to give America more energy. "




marc miller wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:53 PM:

" wow,I just read on Alaska HDTV that Sarah may actually be grandma Palin.According to the web site"the daily kos"where there is an interesting pictorial travel log of Sarahs(Bristols?)pregnancy.Grandma Palin flew 8000 miles in her 3rd trimester,a huge no-no,4000 of that supposedly leaking amniotic fluid,just so she could give birth in the mat-su hospital?Were the "political dollars" she was earning at the Republican Governors Conference more important than the safe delivery of "her" child?If she is that careless with her own child ,how much could she really care about ours?A woman of high morals and family values?hmmmm.. "




Schadenfreud wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:44 PM:

" comparisons to Teddy Roosevelt are hilarious. for all you "fairy tale" conservatives, here's a little reality (oh, and i know how much you hate reality)

Teddy went to Harvard, Columbia Law. He entered public service right after. Wrote more bills than any other New York State legislator. He served on the US Civil Service Commission, was President of New York City Police Commissioners,served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, formed the First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment and fought in the war in Cuba. Then Gov., then VP, then President.

...just like Palin. Right? "




rabara wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:35 PM:

" I feel sorry for those that feel the need to try and belittle people in order to make themselves feel superior. Agree with me, or don't agree with me, all is well and good. However, show some integrity by making a rational arguement and keep the school yard antics out of the discussion. "




Polly E. wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:10 PM:

" She's a pawn. I'm sorry for her and Alaska that this happened. Hopefully she can bale out, come home, before all Alaskans have to suffer future years from all the repercussions. "




David S wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:49 PM:

" For all you liberals out there that think she doesn't have the experience for the job, because she is only a governor......you voted for Clinton to become president, what was he and what experience did he have, you guys are such hypocrites!!!!!! "




Tex wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:43 PM:

" After being in the GOP since Reagan, I was considering becoming an Independent, but McCain's nominating Governor Palin to be his running mate has instantly restored my belief that the GOP can & will pull itself up from being on the same slime & lowly level, of self serving corrupt politics, the Dems have slid into & stayed in, for the last few decades. If Palin's for real, she's the future of the GOP & maybe of our country. "




David wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:41 PM:

" McCain just sent a team of 8 to Alaska to vet. I thought he already vetted her? "




Jessie wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:41 PM:

" As a women I say what is the Republican party up too?
They overlook the many female republicans who have years of experience in politics and they pick someone who has no clue what the other states and cities and peoples are like outside of Alaska. Its laughable almost.

Is McCain "using" the lady cause she is not as knowledgeable as the political female experienced women in DC and he has complete control of her and what she says and does? Bingo! "




The whole world is watching Wasilla wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:40 PM:

" Now everyone lets put on our best manners. Our business web site tripled hits in 2 days. Let's take advantage of this sudden fame and get busy before its gone- which will probably be 2 months. "




rabara wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:25 PM:

" Those who are quick to say that sarah isn't qualified, she has no foreign policy experience, she hasn't proven herself, or that she is simply a gimick: I ask you to ponder this: Our nation has voted in great presidents with much less "experience" than sarah palin has. Abraham Lincoln was merely a lawyer that many did not take seriously, and yet now is greatly reveered. I propose we focus on her intelligence, her grit, her integrity, and her fearlessness in the face of adversity. She will take Washington by the horns and shake thingsup! "




chuck wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:38 PM:

" I knew alackans wer stoopid but after reeding that bunch of specal sttoopid.....wow. "




larry the cable guy wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:31 PM:

" Alaskans are neurotic crazy depressed angry and NOT at all informed. She has more experience than anyone who EVER served in the Senate or the House. More than Obama Biden and Schummer combined. More than Ted and Don and even John Mc. Why isn't she the choice for President. After all she got 110,000 votes. Eat that nay sayers. So Obama got 3 million in Illonois. So he has met one on one with heads of state.She is tough and pretty and stupid and THAT my friends makes a good politician. "




Jerry wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:16 PM:

" you have got to be kidding, she can't even tellthe truth about the "bridge to nowhere" how many foreign dignitaries has she consulted with and a one trick pony on abortion is not going to cut it nationally. "




Anthony wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:11 PM:

" It's a joke, but scary all the same. Not only does Ms. Palin flip flop on issues (bridge to nowhere), she has no idea about foreign affairs. Oh, and geographic proximity to Russia does not count, Mrs. McCain. If it did, does my residence's proximity to the Pentagon in Northern Virginia count? Then I should have been picked! "




susan wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:09 PM:

" I have great respect for her pro life commitment particularly she is "putting her money where her mouth is". However, governors aren't presidents. She is an interesting choice but I don't think she is qualified to be president. "




To Steve.... wrote on Aug 31, 2008 3:14 PM:

" We had a bumper sticker that sums up what most Alaskans think of you and your opinion. "We don't give a d_mn how they do it outside." And along with it was "Let the Bas__rds freeze in the dark" when the environmental wackos tried to stop our first oil pipeline. (you might be smart enough to fill in the blanks) You and your liberal elitist friends are going to pay a heavy price for slamming small town America. The McCain/Palin ticket is a winner. And the Democrat party is very worried about it right now. "




Jim Schroeder wrote on Aug 31, 2008 2:52 PM:

" These comments state nothing that wouldn't be expected from a far right wing religious area. Maybe you need to know the earth is not flat, the sun does not revolve around the earth, and the earth is not the center of our galaxy, but if you believe Palin is ready to be president, then I have no reason to give you anymore information, for it would be to much for non thinking people to absorb. "




American Veteran wrote on Aug 31, 2008 2:02 PM:

" I'm happier than ever that my ex lives up there in the land of Ms congenialty.
She fits right in with the rest of the airheads who don't possess the ability to think, let alone think for themselves.
The future of my America is much more important than a popularity contest for someone who kept a downs kid to connect with fundies to milk their votes.
Fire another BIL. "




Yes We Can wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:18 PM:

" John McCain said and I quote" The VP has only two jobs, one is to cast the tie breaking vote in the Senate if needed and the other is too check on the health of the President daily" Do you really think John McCain is looking to strengthen his team by choosing Shara. No he is looking for a baby sitter who will have no say.
It is obvious why he chose "HER". Would be Hillary voters are not as stupid as the GOP thinks they are. Just when I thought it could't get any stranger/pandering. "




Wasilla Alaskan wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:02 PM:

" I love it. So you're suggesting we Alaskans are supposed to vote for her because she "gave" us $1200 of our own money? My vote has never been for sale and never will be. I'll vote for the person most qualified for the job and not because he or she threw me a bone. Me, I'll wait for the debates and the rest of the garbage to settle out of this before I make up my mind. "




wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:39 PM:

" What planet are you Sarah backers on? "




Temecula Cat wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:06 PM:

" Hey the moose head that future VP Palin is holding up in the internet photos looks like a liberal donkey on welfare. "




Gail wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:20 AM:

" I was excited when I heard the news. McCain/Palin. Sarah Palin will bring freshness to politics. She is honest bright,and new. What she doesn't know she will quickly learn. She is not a yes person. Sarah will listen for guidance from politicians and the general public. She will weight all information before choosing what seems right for us all. Sarah will do her best, to do the best, for all Americans everywhere. I am so proud to have an Alaskan Like Palin running for Vice President. John McCain was wise to choose Sarah. Lets support them. "




D wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:05 AM:

" Oh ya, and as far as experience goes, she has more in office experience than Obama himself. Speaking of him, he reminds me of that kid in school running for class president. A wonderful speaker who promises ice cream every day in the cafeteria but has NO IDEA how to make it happen. Plus, he always steals McCain's ideas and then goes on to talk about why he is better fit for the job. Gimmie a break Obama and come up with your own stuff! And Alaskans, quit hating on Palin or give back that $1200 that she fought for! "




D wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:01 AM:

" McCain's choice was brilliant! If he wins, Alaskans will surely be sad to loose the best thing ever to happen to this state; however, the United States WILL be better served with her in Washington. She's not an expert on every issue, no one is. That is the reason why we hire advisers and administration! Palin has already shown she is capable of hiring competent people to help her make tough decisions. She has put Wasilla, AK on the map and i have never been prouder to be a conservative Alaskan career mom. GOOD LUCK PALIN, YOU GO GIRL! "




Valley Sports Mom wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:38 AM:

" Brilliant choice by McCain.

As a Governor and a former mayor, Palin is the only person on either ticket with any executive decision making experience.

As a strong Christian and an avid hunter, she's the perfect answer to those folks in the small towns who "cling to guns and religion".

No, she's not ready to be President, but who ever really is? She will be surrounded by experts as all presidents are, and she hasn't gotten where she is by being stupid.

Way to go! McCain/Palin 2008. "




Crash wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:33 AM:

" Very Concerned Citizen,
Can you articulate what Obama has done? 140 days in the Senate does not qualify him to be president. Just HOW will he fulfill this 'change' and 'hope'prophesy? Everything he has even suggested means less change and dollars in our pockets. And Biden is nothing but hot air! Gov. Palin is a breath of fresh air and a welcome break from the lawyer mentality. "




Crash wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 AM:

" Marc, if liberals put teeth in the law; death for child rapists; NOT murdering babies AFTER birth which your pres choice advocates. You think its OK for child rapes, and torture in Iraq; in the presence of family. If Iraq was never a threat, why were buildings filled with thousands of U.S. license plates; photos of US schools, teachers and children? Troops I see say the press is wrong. Did you see the huge re-enlistment ceremony 7.4.08 Al Faw Palace, Baghdad? "




Debi Brand wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 AM:

" Main question is this: is she ready to lead the nation, should she suddenly have to do so?

This morning on CNN, a devoted Rebulican answered that question for us, when it was posed to him.

His answer: Absolutely. She was, after all Miss Wasilla.

Well, that states it all, right? If one is ready to be Miss Wasilla, my Gosh, one is definately ready to take on the world.

Former Wasillian,
Debi Brand "




Steve wrote on Aug 31, 2008 9:22 AM:

" Thanks Alaska for telling us about Palin. Don't worry, we have just about figured her out anyways. Republicans would vote for a moose if it agreed with their morals and ignore the real problems of this country. "




Temecula Cat wrote on Aug 31, 2008 9:05 AM:

" Lyndon Johnson took over the presidency in a heart-beat second. Remember that he had 50+ years experience. He was rrsponsible for 55,000 Americasn men being killed in Vietnam, and he totally was responsible for the divided Nation and all the 60's hatred. Next time you want lots of experience, THINK. Palin is ready and Alaska shoud be proud. "




cardtosser wrote on Aug 31, 2008 8:14 AM:

" What are her views on the Iraq war? How would she pursue containing Iran's nuclear program? Does she think that the situation in Gerogia is significantly different than in Kosovo?

When you face the election of a 72 year old man with recurrent cancer, it is important that the Vice President understands such issues. "




Terri wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:52 AM:

" Palin is a gift to Obama and Biden.

Thanks, McCain, for destroying any chance you had to get in the White House!

Do McCain and republicans REALLY think Hillary supporters will vote for a woman who is against everything Hillary has worked her whole career for??

Country first? I don't think so!! "




Marc Miller wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:35 AM:

" crash,I agree with you.Abortion isn't an answer to self control.Unfortunately,there are rapes,molestations and illnesses that can endanger a mothers life.These are justifiable causes for abortion in my opinion.I think the families involved in these horrific circumstances have the right to make that very difficult decision without being treated like criminals or outcasts.thank god ,so do most reasonable people.I also agree with you that our president should protect us from terrorists,they shouldn't Be the terrorist.This war has nothing to do with our protection.Iraq was never a threat to us.Our troops were ill equipped,our wounded are mistreated.Bush/Halliburton are richer for it! "




Jean wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:51 AM:

" Palin is a good person but she's just not ready to run the country. McCain may appear to be full of vitality but based on his age, he has a much greater chance of dying in the next four years than most Americans. At 61, I have a much greater chance of dying in the next four years that my two, thirty-something children. That's just how longevity works. Now is the time for substance, not gimmicks. McCain may be too much of a maverick. "




Very Concerned Citizen wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:24 AM:

" Can someone PLEASE ARTICULATE –what is her EXPERIENCE!!!
She only just got a passport in July 2007!! In most of the posts here I keep hearing how attractive she is. That is not a qualification, neither is being a mother of five or being a POW. We have MANY mother of five and many POW’s down here in the lower 48!!! It does NOT qualify someone to lead this country!!!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-mitchell/2-top-alaska-newspapers-q_b_122625.html

she just got a passport in July 2007 - experience, ready to lead ????? you tell me

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/30/us/politics/30veep.html?_r=1&oref=slogin "




Jay Leno wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:23 AM:

" What a joke.

It won't take one month before Sarah Palin falls flat on her butt under the watchful glare of an inquiring national press. She is going to go crashing down faster than John McCain's plane in Vietnam, embarrassing herself and the State of Alaska in the process. "




Obama wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:21 AM:

" The election just became Palin vs Obama. J Mac is out of the pitchure and should turn the ticket around. Afet he does that, its an automatic Republican win as I see it. Heck, even Id vote for her. If she turns out to be a flop then I guess its back to Obama? "




N.Raja wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:05 AM:

" Most folks in this part of the world are amazed at the selection by McCain of this,gun toting [guns kill} ,but pro life,creationism advocate with no international experiece to be a potential President Of the most powerful nation on Earth. How could you compare the intellect of a Harvard educated graduate with this Pailin lady . The intellect and poise of Barak Obama His vision for his country, the problems confronting mankind and how best to solve them, his popularity among millions of people throughout the world.Will make Obama a great President.McCain must be demented "




Geeez Marc Miller... wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:24 AM:

" You say Republican's are lemmings? 80,000 democrat lemmings waited in line for hours , filling that Denver stadium to worship their new messiah. Kinda looked like that bar scene in Star Wars on a larger scale. "




Go Obama wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:13 AM:

" Does John McCain really think he can woo would be Hillary voters? We already know what McCain thinks of the VP position, and I quote "The VP has two jobs, one is too cast the tie breaking vote in case of a tie in the Senate and the other job is too check on the health of the President daily". Sounds like he is looking for a baby sitter not a member of the team. "




Cheryl wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:31 PM:

" We down here in the lower states are pleased to have your governor as McCains's running mate..We thought it would be Romney, but we were as surprised as you were..Worrying about McCains health at this point is a bit premature.He seems to be pretty fit and feisty..Should it be necessary, I'd feel better with Sarah at the helm than the old gasbag Biden..She'll get good assistance from top advisers and she's a quick study so I hear....Obama has less experience and he's going for the top job with hacks as advisers..Now THAT'S worrisome!! She'll do just fine! "




Crash wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:46 PM:

" marc miller I don't think a woman has the right to murder babies AFTER they are born for her own greed (raising children is expensive) and as birth control. Self control would be a better idea. Bush/Cheney or any president/vp has the right and the obligation to protect Americans from terrorists anywhere in the world. "




Update the dictionary wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:20 PM:

" Valley Trash has a whole new meaning. "




Marc Miller wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:04 PM:

" nobama,YOU stated in your first post that the "nobama"sign belonged to your neighbor,not me!"Are you flip flopping?"What part of"my neighbors Obama sign" don't you understand? Now you say it was in the "public"right of way.If your neighbor owns his property he owns that right of way!Sure,I have a sense of humor.I was joking when I said it was interesting you felt the need to leave instructions for your less intellectual counterparts on how to change the sign!I hope they follow your advice.This fall we'll see which sign represents the biggest joke!Since you asked Republican =lemming "




Joseph wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:21 PM:

" I find it interesting that Obama chose an open air arena to replace the glass ceiling that Ferraro broke. After that huge insult to Hillary (Biden, who couldn't win a primary), thank God for Sarah Palin. Teddy Roosevelt for a new generation. Get that woman a Bullmoose! "




bad idea wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:44 PM:

" What happens if Mccain crokes while in office? She would end up as president. As much as i like palin, there is no way i would be comfortable having her leading this country. Little different then being the governor of alaska, and much farther away then being the mayor of wasilla "




Burt in Virginia wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:30 PM:

" To those who would ridicule Gov. Palin's background, look at history.
Once we nominated a 2-year governor in his early 40's for vice president. He was an athlete, outdoor enthusiast, hunter, and a strong opponent of corruption, even in his own party. He even had a large family. He suddenly became president when the guy at the top of the ticket died. How well did he do in the job? Well, he is one of the presidents on Mount Rushmore: Theodore Roosevelt. "




To Marc Miller wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:22 PM:

" The "NOBAMA" sign was actually in the public right of way. And I can't take credit for "changing" it. So even if I had changed it from OBAMA to NOBAMA, I wouldn't have been trespassing. Good try though, Marc" typical DEMOCRAT Miller. Good jokes are lost on people like you. You just don't seem to have a sense of humor. You must be an angry Hillary supporter. I must assume this, as a "typical Republican", whatever that is. "




Obama must answer.... wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:05 PM:

" for his association with Mr. Ayers of the "Weather Underground". He hasn't done this yet, and I for one would have reservations voting for him until he does explain his continued friendship with a known terrorist. I would have no reservations voting for McCain Palin. The debate I would really like to see is between Palin and Obama. Remember Biden ran against Obama in the primary and lost. He said Obama was not ready then, but is ready now. Palin will be able to get ready twice as fast as Obama. "




concerned republican wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:54 PM:

" I hope Mrs. Palin doesn't mind being a pawn in the republican machine. Do you think the backroom leaders of the party actually care about her vice president skills? They want Alasak's oil money, and Alaskans better get used to the idea of no more yearly handouts. "




MarcMiller wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:46 PM:

" nobama,I thought it was interesting you saw the need to explain to your fellow Republicans,how to turn Obama into Nobama!I also found found it interesting(although not surprising,I assume you're REPUBLICAN) you seem to approve of defacing other peoples property,not to mention trespassing and infringing on other peoples right to express their opinion.Typical REPUBLICAN! "




wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:45 PM:

" McCain is at the top of the ticket, not Palin, so I care more about his qualities than hers. The fact that he picked someone he didn't really know worries me more than her lack of experience. No one at the national level knows her well enough to vouch for what kind of a vice-president (or President) she would be. Why would McCain take that gamble on behalf of the entire country when there are so many men, women, blacks, whites, etc... to choose from? Just to pull off a shocker? What does that say about his judgment? "




aloha wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:43 PM:

" Oh great...
The great glass ceiling has been broken for our first Stepford Vice Presidency.
Get to the d*%& polls, you d#@& kids, the old folks are counting on you.
-OBAMA-OBAMA-OBAMA-OBAMA-OBAMA-OBAMA-OBAMA- "




marc miller wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:32 PM:

" Interesting point crash!You don't think a woman has the right to an abortion,but you Do think Bush/Cheney have the right to murder innocent "babies"of all ages,all races,in any country in the world,as long as it puts a nickel in their pocket?Hmmm... "




Crash wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:45 AM:

" Gov. Palin is as qualified or perhaps even more qualified than Obama who has had only 140 days as a Senator and has done nothing except make it clear that he thinks killing babies AFTER they are born is a good idea. If they can be killed 45 min after birth, then why not 45 months, or 45 years? "




Chuck wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:41 AM:

" Reckless! "




NOBAMA wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Somebody "changed" (change that I can believe in) my neighbors Obama sign to read "NOBAMA". Very clever and simple to do. All you have to do is add the "N". I encourage everyone to pick up an Obama sign, make this change and post it in your yard with your McCain-Palin signs. Like Ivan Moore said on KTUU last night, the Obama campaign might as well pack up and leave Alaska. So get your signs before they are no longer available. "




Pam wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:45 AM:

" Those who are in tune to National politics will look at McCain as lacking judgement in picking such a key position as Vice President with so little fore-thought. If this is a sign of what is to come, the Republicans are definitely going to lose this ticket. McCain needs to announce the rest of his cabinet, or he is in trouble. People will see another Bush - Cheney duo that the United States can not bear any more...too bad...now how is he going to recover... "




AK Territory Baby wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:35 AM:

" I was born and raised in Alaska,have three children, have lived without running water or electricity, heated my home with wood, belonged to PTA and local community projects,eat moose meat and fish, yada, yada,yada.......I have determined that I am qualified to run for Governor on the "Dependent Party" and I promise I will not forsake my people! All you have to remember is that Mom is boss and you must follow mom's rules!! VOTE FOR ME! "




david b wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:18 AM:

" I here people saying that Sara Palin has no experience for being a Vice President canadate.For the person that wrote that stupid comment I would like to know which Vice President canidate had the experience before getting in that position. On top of that I would like to know what the He** has Obama done for anyone!! GO SARA !!!!!SHE has already made progress for the gas pipe line more than any other govenor Alaska has ever had. She has put Alaska back on the map for her stand up values! She's exactly what this country needs!! "




Piney wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:08 AM:

" I was so tired of every local radio talkshow host chipping away at Sarah. Perhaps now, especially with the comparison to Reagan, they will take a long hiatus! Sarah is one intelligent lady, who doesn't need to be a screeching harpy to be heard! Should McCain vacate the office, our Sarah will do a splendid job! "




Ken Alford wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:59 AM:

" Your Governor is a very attractive person. My only concern is would she be capable of making decisions without people like Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, and Cheney advising her? Can she make independent decisions?

Because, as I recall, that is what they said about George W Bush when he came into office, "Oh, don't worry, he will have all those experienced people around him". In my opinion, that did not turn out so well.

Realistically, she could be sitting in the Oval Office sometime in the next 4 years. We have had 9 VP's take over the job. "




Errol T. Grant wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:34 AM:

" If only half of the good stuff they are saying about Sarah Palin is true, we have a winning ticket for 2008; and looking forward to 2012, another winning ticket, with or without McCain. God bless Sarah Palin and John McCain.
And God bless Alaska and America. We will all be able to sleep better at night with them in office than we could with the "Abomination" gang!!!!!The Obamanation????? Forget it!!!!!
A McCain - Palin supporter from Lilburn, Ga. USA "




Droffilc wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:07 AM:

" Where are Palin's good Republician Right Wing Family Values? I thought a good Republician mother stayed home and raised her brood of kids......not handing them off while she climbs the ladder? Another hypocrite...... "




Andrea Reese wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:50 AM:

" HIghly amusing! The comedians are going to have a field day with Palin. Moose burgers? A bear on the back of her couch? Grotesque!
Any Hilary supporter who chooses McCain based on Palin should receive a government sponsored lobotomy. "




Bob Conklin wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:21 AM:

" Governor Palin is a great pick! She has a lot more political experience than Obama! If you vote against her because she is Pro-Life than you do not understand the American political process and I question your ability for rational thought! "




Lizard wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:16 AM:

" I had not heard much about Palin until recently, but have been looking for info on her. I don't know much either about the education system in Alaska. Is it lacking in something? I ask because I don't understand why Palin's older son attended high school in Michigan, then return to Alaska to graduate with his class? Is tis a common occurence in Alaska? "




Very Concerned Citizen wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:43 AM:

" In response to bruce c.
Obama has more experience on the national and international level. Please be specific about where Govenor Palin is more experienced. Has she ever even been to another country? Being govenor for less than two years and being the mayor of a town with a population of less than 9,000 DOES NOT give her more experience. Has she ever sponsored or voted on NATIONAL law? What does she know about foreign policy? I also find it extremly insulting that anyone would think womwn will vote for just because she's a woman. "




Marjorie Sisco wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:11 AM:

" Gov. Sarah Palin rocks! She's well-spoken, has a passion for what she does, understands that life is a precious gift from God, stands for ideas that founded our great county, and she's a mother and wife, too! McCain and Palin definitely get my vote! "




juls abud wrote on Aug 30, 2008 5:56 AM:

" Lets talk about experience. As the prophecy said he will rise from nowhere. I wonder where Obama got his experience from? Was is 20 years under Reverend Wright? Or his associations with Ayres. Sarah and her 0 tolerance is exactly what we need in the White House. I know for a fact that Sarah is clean and articulate just like what Joe Biden said about Obama. "




Bob_in_Kentucky wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:40 AM:

" I like the part where Gov. Palin has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined.

As some have mentioned, as little as her experience is in "their mind", Gov. Palin still has more experience than Obama and Biden combined. Not to mention the experience, knowledge, leadership and courage that Sen. McCain brings the Whitehouse and Presidency.

I guess Mr. slick-talker Obama should start looking for another gig since he'll be standing out on the street corner after the elections in November.

Kentucky is for McCain/Palin! Sorry Obama/Biden...maybe next time. "




Mort from New York wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:13 AM:

" The Republican party really wants the Democrats to assume leadership because they know that Obama will win and not be able to bring about the needed change from the present policies of the current administration in Washington. Hopefully, with this loss, they will be able to recapture the reigns of power in 2012. Brilliant! "




James wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:12 AM:

" This is a wonderful choice. Sarah has values, is attractive, and has some great ideas about where this country should be headed. She will tip the scales in John McCain's favor. I would not worry a bit should John McCain be elected, then be forced through some unfortunate event out of the presidency. She would be highly capable of running the country. To those who point to Joe Biden's experience, I say what has he done but sound note after note of negativity. We don't need someone like that a heartbeat away from the presidency. "




Visitor wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:42 PM:

" She's hot! "




LKC wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM:

" I think the Palin VP pick is a gender grabber and an insult. To think he can grab the Hillary voters just because he picked a woman (which he had only met twice before) It goes against his check list for his choice. I will not vote for someone who doesn't even think the insurance companies should pay for birth control and who doesn't agree that women should be paid the same as men for the same job. She is not for women. They don't get my vote!! "




Bruce C. wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:38 PM:

" I find it a bit hypocritical of the posters on this thread that complain about Governor Palin's lack of experience. She has considerably more experience as an executive than Obama does, and he is *leading* his ticket. Frankly, I am much less concerned about the slight chance that she might assume the presidency than the 100% chance that Obama will if he gets elected. "




M.I. Melo wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:55 PM:

" Unbelievable.

Sen. McCain picks a running mate who does not believe that global warming is man-made.

http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/sarah_palin_vp/2008/08/29/126139.html

Unbelievable. "




lisa harmon wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:01 PM:

" I think that McCain would have lost the election against Obama, but now with a "hot" woman as his running mate he can't lose. He has pretty much cemented his seat in the white house. Either way history will be made this november with either the first female vice (and future 1st woman pres.) or the first black pres.
Personally i think it is a bit sad that Alaska will get put on the back burner now that Palin will be busy doing other things, and even more sad that Obama is going to lose "




AK Territory Baby wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:00 PM:

" Wake up and smell the flowers, Gov. Palin has dumped out on Alaskans after only 2 years in office. She has fallen prey to a different group of "good old boy's" and is showing her true colors as an "opportunist" If you all vote for Mccain because he put pretty Palin's face in office,when she lacks experience and has failed to follow through on the commitment she made to our state as the governor of Alaska, then may the election results rest on your shoulders. "




Rusty wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Sarah will be great... if she's not indicted before Nov. "




No experience wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:40 PM:

" Let's not kid ourselves. She has no real experience in leadership, government or debating. She is a very nice person who is making a pretty good governor but she's able to make Dan Quale look good. Talk about being in over her head. This is like hiring a carpenter who is good with a saw to be the person to operate on your tumor. No qualifications or experience = bad results. "




Jamie wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:34 PM:

" It is a sad day for Alaskans when their own Governor is chosen as a cheap gimmick for a Republican presidential candidate who is using her to try and win. They want to take everything out from under Alaska, and leave it. America is NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. It is an OBAMANATION!!!!!!!!!! "




Just a thought.... wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:28 PM:

" I don't think Trooper Wooten will be doing anymore security details for the governor, I mean, Vice Presidential candidate. "




Bob Magiske wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:21 PM:

" I was one who was undecided on who I would vote for. But McCain`s pick for V.P. has made my choice easier.Sarah Palin may be a great mother and all the nice things they say about her But she is not qualified to be V.P.of these United States of America.And God forbid if something would happen to McCain,she definetly is not qualified to be President of the U.S.A. God Help the U.S.A. "




Experience wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:19 PM:

" Think about it, Regan, Clinton, Carter and Bush, all they ever did was be governor of their states? "




Go Sarah shake up this country like you did Alaska wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:51 PM:

" OMG!! Everybody called everybody this morning: TURN ON THE TV!!! My immediate reaction was "we're losing her when Alaska still needs her courage, integrity, and resourcefulness." My next reaction was, "Lyda, Charlie Huggins, Randy Ruedrich, Hollis French, Ben Stevens, Andrew Halcro, KTUU staff (especially Jason Moore) are probably having frenzied panic attacks and wondering how they can still try to make her look bad somehow. The good ole boys network, whether it's the legislature, state run dairy, or even the state troopers are not sacred cows any more when she sees ineptitude and corruption. "




Joneas wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:38 PM:

" I think Sarah Palin is a great choice. I hope as a mother she will push the country to help take care of those children born into tough situations rather than being aborted. Oh wait, no one cares about them, just like our injured veterans. "




boku wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:34 PM:

" Great choice!...NJ loves her!!! "




Lay off of Lyda wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:30 PM:

" Lyda once said that she thought that Sarah could be President one day.

Lyda and Sarah are two great women who both make the Valley proud. "




Kathy Gibson wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:18 PM:

" John McCain & Sarah Palin - thats a classic ticket- CLICK IT!

Palin paves the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Alaska rocks the boat and the vote.

A mathematical equation: John McCain + Sarah Palin = he's got the mileage and she's got the gas. "




Kristin Mayschak wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:10 PM:

" Ms. Palin's a lovely person, but it's foolish to think she's ready for Washington when she hasn't even served in a national office. This notion of hiring amateurs to do a professional's job is ridiculous-- would you want a brand new med school student performing your open heart surgery? I didn't think so. "




marc miller wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:06 PM:

" true republican,I'm sure Bush "would have done it"with 0 casualties.The point is ,he had no business"doing it"to begin with!I notice in your post,in "true republican" fashion, you resort to name calling and insults rather than reason and facts to support your position.I'm sure Ted Stevens would be proud! "




Perfect wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:58 PM:

" I love it. Palin storms into office on a platform of change and getting rid of corruption, saying all the time that she was out there fighting for Alaska. Now, less than two years later, she's bailing on us because she sees the chance for a bigger better job. And a job where she will be beholden to the national republican party, not the people of Alaska. And a job where she can't actually do anything for the state either. Opportunist. "




true republican wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:30 PM:

" marc, learn the facts before you make ignorant posts. Its easy to have an opinion on the war when you think you know the facts. there is nothing more annoying then the people who sit back and put down bush for decisions he made, when they could not do anywhere near as good of a job. its sad that we do live in a world with war, but Bush is no merchant of death. If he could have done it with 0 casualties, he would have. "




marc miller wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:30 PM:

" crash,I support a womans right to choose for herself and live with that decision.I don't know how you think a woman is satisfying her own greed by having an abortion?Perhaps you're referring to doctors who perform abortions?I'm sure any woman who has made that tough decision,didn't do it for fun or profit.Bush,Cheney(the Real terrorists!!) started the Iraq war for their own profit,murdering more of our own people than the terrorists did!Not to mention the tens of thousands Iraqi civilians and the wounded!Abortion has nothing to do with war for profit! "




CLB wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:14 PM:

" Nothing against Palin, but wake up! The republicans want to open up more of Alaskan oil! This just might be their way of getting at it. Time will tell! Poor Alaskan's, poor America, poor world. She is another pawn for the Republican's to hide behind. I am so sad for all of us. God bless her, she doesn't deserve to be used like this. "




Thank God wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:12 PM:

" I thank God we now have someone with some sense! Gov. Sarah Palin can think and reason in favorable or unfavorable issues! "




Wonderful for Sara wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:57 PM:

" Finally someone worth voting for!!! I have nothing against blacks or women just stupid people, and finally we have someone in the picture who can work for all Americans just like she has for Alaskans. I will be voting for the McCain ticket. "




Crash wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:46 PM:

" Marc,
You going to vote for someone who doesn't endorse murdering innocent women and children but you WILL vote for someone who approves of killing innocent tiny babies after they are born to fulfill their own greed and lack of responsibility?? Hmmmmm... "




David S wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:21 PM:

" She needs more experience! Go Obama! "




mreid wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:14 PM:

" McCain pulled a SUPER RABBIT OUT OF HIS HAT! SARAH WILL STICK TO HER GUNS, HE HAS ONLY BEGUN TO UNDERSTAND THIS STRONG WOMAN! I AM SO PROUD!! "




marc miller wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:44 PM:

" I'm going to vote for a president,not a vice president.I'm going to vote for someone who doesn't endorse murdering innocent women and children to fulfill their own greed.Someone who thinks a woman has the right to decide for themselves whether or not to have a baby.Someone who supports equal pay for women.Sarah Palin doesn't support any of these views.She's a republican who thinks what all republicans are told to think ,says what all republicans are told to say,because they are afraid to think for themselves. "




Kathy Gibson wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:14 PM:

" I bet Lyda's green. "




Angie Manson wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:48 AM:

" I think Sarah Palin makes a great choice for McCain's running mate! I was completely floored when I herd the news. I think as soon as the country gets to know her, they'll find her just as likeable, smart, sincere and hard-working as we Alaskans did. I'm very excited for her; she's got my 100% support. McCain-Palin '08!! "




Love it wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:20 AM:

" Take THAT Lyda :-) "




Fred Rostorfer wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:14 AM:

" Today I became excited in politics again. Sarah is a great choice for McCain and America. "




Dianne Hendrix wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:56 AM:

" WONDERFUL! Finally an honest politician Alaska can be proud of rises to national level. I will give her all my support. Alaskans must unite to help Governor Palin with everything she needs in the comming months. I for one am ready to man the phones, process mail, babysit, clean her house, anything she needs. "




Christy Pinkerton wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:18 AM:

" Absolutely, positively, wonderful news.I couldn't be happier. "




Go Sarah wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:02 AM:

" A better question is whether you will be able to find an Obama supporter in Alaska after this week. ha ha ha. Is it true that the Obama tent has been removed at the fair? I can't wait to see my Obama supporting neighbors put up their McCain/Palin sign. "