SOUND OFF: PALIN FOR VP


Published on Friday, August 29, 2008 9:52 AM AKDT

Sen. John McCain has tapped Wasilla resident and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his choice for vice president on the Republican presidential ticket. What do you think of this news? Comment here to voice your local opinion.


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379 comment(s)

    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,
    -------------------
    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