Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters

By Michael Rovito
Frontiersman
Published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:38 AM AKST

WASILLA — Supporters of Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, stood with blank stares at the Wasilla Multi-Use Sports Complex as McCain gave his concession speech Tuesday night.

McCain conceded the election around 7 p.m. Alaska time, making Democratic Sen. Barack Obama the first black president of the United States.

By 8 p.m., Obama had 334 electoral votes to McCain’s 155, according to numbers provided by The New York Times.

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The mood at the Multi-Use Sports Complex here went from jovial to glum as electoral votes continued to mount up in Obama’s favor as Lower 48 polls closed.

Still, when McCain thanked Palin on stage in Arizona, the crowd in Wasilla cheered loudly and didn’t seem to lose their enthusiasm for their hometown candidate.

Shortly after McCain’s concession speech, Tracey Porreca, a Wasilla resident and McCain-Palin supporter, said she thinks Obama was elected because people want change.

After four years, Porreca said she believes people will see the Republican Party should be in the White House.

“They’ll come back to the right side,” she said of voters.

Tuesday’s election results, though they became official before Alaska polls were closed, ended more than a year of politicking by both candidates. The campaign had heated up in the waning hours before the election, and Obama and McCain went on multi-state sweeps just one day before the election.

Tuesday began for many Mat-Su Valley residents when they greeted Palin in the pre-dawn hours at Wasilla City Hall.

Palin, who came back to Wasilla to vote, shook hands and signed posters of well-wishers who assembled in the cold to greet her.

Shortly after Palin voted, she and her family flew to Arizona to be with McCain while returns from the polls came in.

Back in Wasilla, people began leaving the sports complex shortly after McCain’s concession speech.

Christy Pinkerton, a Wasilla resident and McCain-Palin supporter, said she was sad with the election’s results.

She had nothing but praise for Palin.

“I think she did an awesome job,” she said.

As for Palin’s political future, Pinkerton said she can see Palin in the White House come 2012.

“I think in four years she’ll be running for president,” Pinkerton said.

Contact Michael Rovito at michael.rovito@frontiersman.com or 352-2252.

Comments

256 comment(s)

    To Patrick S wrote on Nov 24, 2008 10:22 AM:

    " You keep looking for it, Patrick. Perhaps after Sarah breaks away from her provincial ways and gets a few clues on things going on OUTSIDE OF ALASKA... Oh, and if she reads something OTHER THAN THE BIBLE - preferably nonfiction - and retains somewhat more complex thoughts... then... maybe she'll be a viable option. If that doesn't change, people will truly invoke the name of god... as in: GOD HELP THIS COUNTRY! "

    Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 24, 2008 6:45 AM:

    " I'm looking forward to the day Sarah Palin comes back and leads the Republican party to victory! "

    Peanut Santiago in Florida wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:05 PM:

    " I am a very cynical jaded individual, at least concerning politics and politicians of both (all) parties.

    My opinion only is that the Republican Party and other Repub. 2012 presidential hopefuls....are letting Palin do what she pleases.

    While the ENTIRE nation watches, Palin will probably self-destruct. The more she opens her mouth...the more she puts her foot in it.

    I predict that come 2012, the OTHER Repub. candidates will get out their knives and cut her to pieces...while the Democrats and undecided voters just watch. "

    Peanut Santiago in Sunny Florida wrote on Nov 16, 2008 5:49 PM:

    " Of course it is a letdown. It is always a letdown to see your candidate(s) lose. Even worse if it is a hometown guy or gal.

    Democrats felt the same way in 2000 and 2004.

    I have seen both Rep and Dem administrations come and go.

    There is always the NEXT election...local and national...

    For what it is worth...Stevens is losing...and it makes Alaska look good. (He WAS convicted.)

    Keep the faith.

    A fellow American. "

    Jan in CA wrote on Nov 14, 2008 9:51 AM:

    " I don't think Sarah is a representation of the people of Alaska. I've met a lot of people that used to live there and no one had anything bad to say about the state. They all raved about the state and what it had to offer. I think Palin has abused her position and ruined many careers of dedicated Alaskans because they didn't agree with her. Bottom line...they all couldn't be wrong and only she is right. She's not there for the people but only for herself. Alaskans needs to move on from her. "

    jp wrote on Nov 14, 2008 8:43 AM:

    " i think right now Sarah Palin is showing everyone that she is just like every other politician out there, all for me, and throw everyone else under the bus!!!

    as the lights go dim, and the stage gets dark, what will she have left?

    all this proves my very first point:
    ALL politicians are scumbags!!! "

    Secessionists and Palin wrote on Nov 13, 2008 6:00 PM:

    " I didnt think it was really true but they are here. In a department store in Anchorage today a woman trying to sell me a $300 appliance started the conversation about how Sarah is going to burn herself out. Me too, I thought she was on TV an awful lot for loosing. Some how the conversation changed, this woman wanted Alaska to secede, never would she move south, "there are too many "People" you know, Obama is frightning."
    Back to the appliance.
    Hmmm. I think I'll go look in WalMart .. "

    HEY wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:40 AM:

    " The "Lower 48" can say anything they want! As soon as Ms. Simpleton stepped on the national stage, she - like all other politicians - opened herself up to scrutiny and ridicule by the public and media. That's the way it works folks. Now, if she remained as Alaska's governor and stayed local, that's a different story.

    Accordingly, I think you rural, six-pack Joes in the rough and tumble "frontier" should quit your whinin' (WINK WINK) because you sound like a bunch of Pusses. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:14 AM:

    " Missy - That's really you, Sarah, isn't it? "

    jomama wrote on Nov 12, 2008 8:12 PM:

    " i also saw that interview where she commented on ayers, its unbelievable she is still going on about that and why arent the republicans condeming what she is doing? maybe if she read the paper once in the while she would have after the election saw ayers break his silence and confirm what has been said all along, he and obama were just people in the same community. so is this what we can expect for the next 4 years? i wish she would just shut up and go home. "

    Missy from Mississippi wrote on Nov 12, 2008 6:57 PM:

    " Alaska's greatest natural resources are her people, especially the Alaska grown Heath and Palin families. Governor Palin fought a long hard campaign and championed the conservative message. She is a shining example of how hard work and determination can pave the way for success. She is a true American patriot and the future of American politics. Well done, Governor Palin, well done. "

    So happy so very happy wrote on Nov 12, 2008 5:21 PM:

    " I'd like to say that I'm still in shock that Obama won but I can't. All the Chicken Littles clutchching their guns and bibles will soon have to find something else to worry about. Im really afraid of these religous fanatics and Sarah. I'm proud to say I don't go to Wasilla Churches, didnt go to the Sarah Fest (opps I mean Civic Festival) and would be even happier for her to just get back to work FOR US. Or is she on vacation? Is she doing these interviews on company time? Isnt anyone else sick of it? "

    Mike wrote on Nov 12, 2008 2:46 PM:

    " Absolutely unbelieveable! Palin was on CNN today still talking about Obama and Ayers. What a mean spirited, lying fool. This woman has no place in politics on any level.
    We are going to pay for her ridiculous lies when congress cuts off earmarks to our great state. She has ticked off too many people. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 12, 2008 12:43 PM:

    " Jgray - If the dunce cap fits, wear it. "

    capricorn1 wrote on Nov 12, 2008 10:03 AM:

    " There is a laundry list of negatives regarding Sarah Palin. For you people up there to think that she was even remotely qualified calls into play your judgement. This is not "nasty", this is just the truth. We the people of the lower 48 were the ones who vetted Sarah and believe me it will be no different in 2012.
    You cannot wish her to be something inheritably she is not. Good luck to you all "

    FromLower48 wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:49 AM:

    " Didn't Palin and the McCain campaign attempt to nationally villify and destroy the reputation of Monegan, seemingly a perfectly honorable man committed to the protection of Alaskans? Hasn't she been unusually vindictive toward a number of people in Wasilla who got in her way? Am I misinformed?

    I wonder: Doesn't that give Alaskans pause about the integrity of Sarah Palin? Or is it more complicated than that? "

    jgray wrote on Nov 12, 2008 7:11 AM:

    " If Palin is as stupid, divisive, and terrible as everyone keeps saying, then you think Alaskans and the readers of this paper/blog are too stupid to realize it. Pretty insulting to Alaskans and readers, I think.

    If she is as you keep saying, then she would have just faded into obscurity and nobody would hear another word about her. People thought Quayle was stupid, and what have you heard about him since he was VP? The fact that you keep ranting and trying to convince people that she is these things is proof that she's not. "

    Well duh... wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:54 PM:

    " Is it really that difficult to understand why Obama supporters are lashing out?
    Look at the lies Palin/McCain said about him on the campaign trail.

    Obama's win affirms that McCain/Palin are vicious liars.

    THAT is why Obama supporters are lashing out and will continually do so until McCain/Palin apologize.

    And if they don't?

    MORE!

    By the way--if Palin is telling the truth about her experiences with McCain--why hasn't he validated/defended her?

    (Pssst! Because she's lying.) "

    Jackson wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:00 PM:

    " Obama!!!

    Palin lost because she showed her lack of foreign intelligence and in a time period that calls for unity she encouraged division among small towns and large cities and republicans and democrats. "

    Dynahog wrote on Nov 11, 2008 1:21 PM:

    " She did Wasilla, Alaska proud.

    She will be back. "

    Tired wrote on Nov 11, 2008 11:43 AM:

    " The election is over people, lets just get over all the mean comments and move on. Get over it all ready! Don't you have better things to do than put down people? Lets just concentrate on getting our country back on tract. "

    Drool Buckets For Palin wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 AM:

    " "A Million Voices For Palin"... "Tens of Millions Against Her." Just say no to the dummying down of America! "

    YEAH wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:33 AM:

    " WE WILL NOT FORGET THE HER EITHER!! HER CHILD-LIKE, NON-SUBSTANTIVE MESSAGES... WITCHCRAFT BLESSINGS, WINKS, EXAMINING BOOK BANNINGS, NOT KNOWING AFRICA IS A CONTINENT, CANNOT TELL WHICH NEWSPAPERS SHE READS (probably doesn't), SHOUT-OUTS, INVOLVEMENT WITH A SUCCESSIONIST ORGANIZATION.... COUNTRY FIRST, EH?

    SHE'S ALL YOURS, SIMPLE ALASKA!!! "

    Karen wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:21 AM:

    " Palin supporters...it's not over...they will remember we were here...
    A MILLION VOICES FOR SARAH PALIN... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOc39OR41jg "

    James wrote on Nov 11, 2008 3:55 AM:

    " Why is Sara whining about everything? She speaks childish like we are all children.

    You lost Sara so be gracious about it. "

    Giddyup wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:52 PM:

    " Let's face it people. Gov. Palin had no business running on the GOP ticket. Had she really thought of "Country First-she would have declined. Instead she chose to feed her ego, while embarrassing herself and the entire nation, That we, the United States of America would chose such a laughing stock of a candidate to be our VP is mind boggling. She is at best, an entertainer. I'm still shocked she made it this far, but "you can't fool all of the people all of the time." Surely Alaska has far better to offer. "

    jomama wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:10 PM:

    " Palin Blames Bush Policies for Defeat .
    so when obama connected mccain with bush policies mccain responded by saying he wasnt bush and if obama wanted to run against bush he should have run 4 years earlier. ok so when are mccain and palin going tp accept responcibility for thier own loss? claims are palin raised the polls but look at the landslide loss. bush and the economy didnt help and the people voted against mccain and palin. she said she wasnt going to point fingers. "

    A Kinder Gentler Lindy wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:34 PM:

    " Obama won and yet his followers are still running around with their claws out and their teeth bared. Aren't they supposed to br happy? Now that it's all over, are they starting to realize that all those promises are impossible to keep? Common sense should tell them that! It would be like throwing one piece of meat to thousands of starving cats. I think the vicious ones against Palin must be sitting around waiting for the handouts. You won; now "worry, be happy!" "

    jp to bobbie wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:59 PM:

    " and everything you see and read on the internet is the truth right?

    so far i have seen over 150 supposed Obama birth certificates, and not none of them have the seal of hawaii, nor the signature of the commissioner or doctor, so what are we to believe? "

    bobbie wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:52 PM:

    " jp...Your facts are all wrong...go to snopes and look them up. Spreading lies is a bad thing. "

    don j wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:59 PM:

    " to disapetedrepub,
    really, really, i mean you can't REALLY believe that??!!??.... I know that Bush has something like a 13% approval rating, but I never actually met one of the 13%. "

    Celia wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " Linda,
    You say Sarah Palin should stay at home with Trig. Should Barack Obama stay at home with his kids? "

    Hey Curious wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:20 PM:

    " You're post is dead on... just look at some of these ignorant comments - like JP's: "I don't recogniSe him as my president..." Conservatives may have been smart in the 80s, but as you can see from the knuckle-dragging posts (like JP's) that they are indeed anti-intelligent. So, to answer your question - they must feel that it is clever to be stupid! "

    Laurie in Georgia wrote on Nov 9, 2008 7:56 PM:

    " Actually, it was a bright idea to elect a convicted felon back in. He is a Republican placeholder and if he has to go to jail, Gov. Palin can choose someone to replace him. "

    disaptedrepub wrote on Nov 9, 2008 7:34 PM:

    " Palin was great. McCain is a war hero and great. Bush is the greatest he has kept us safe. Be careful now. Obama got the election with strong arm & threats. God bless us during this. We burned our flag. Not a United States any more. Laura was the best first lady. Bush was fighting congress. Bush haters. Franks, Cox, Polosie, Reid etc brought down America. "

    jp wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:48 PM:

    " Barack Obama is not my president, and i'll not recognise him as such.
    as he has not proved his birthplace, when asked to produce the original birth certificate, he had it sealed by the governor of hawaii. "

    Amazed wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:12 PM:

    " Linda,please be serious .He disavowed the flag pin until late in the campaign.Palin always wore a flag pin and I believe McCain did too.Barack Obama shows an unnerving lack of respect for the American flag.I really hope he does not burn his hand too badly when(if)he places his it on the Bible upon taking his oath of office January 20. "

    skc wrote on Nov 9, 2008 12:07 PM:

    " As a midwesterner, I appreciated what Governor Palin brought to the campaign. The career politicians like Pelosi and Reid inside the DC Beltway have delivered the current financial disaster we find ourselves enduring. If Alaskans tires of their governor, many of us would gladly swap them for our current senator McCaskill that seems curiously attached to Obama's hip like a siamese twin! "

    Linda wrote on Nov 9, 2008 6:14 AM:

    " As far as not saluting our falg, Obama was the ONLY candidate wearing a US FLAG pin on his lapel during all of his speeches. Did anyone not notice that or are you too busy being critical? The election is over and we have a new President, so we need to be behind him as he has a steep hill to climb. "

    LInda wrote on Nov 9, 2008 6:10 AM:

    " You know anything is possible but I don't see a future in politics for Sarah Palin. She was spunky but has no knowledge of the outside world of Alaaska. She may be a great governor in the state of Alaska, but she needs to concentrate on her newborn son who will have so many obsstacles to climb of his own. He will need his mother's love and guidance throughout his lifetime. Please Sarah, settle down and take responsibility of motherhood. Your children need you to read to them, put them to bed, comfort them, be involed in their school. "

    appltini wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:39 PM:

    " I feel sorry for Palin...because she was used by the McCain party in a plan to try and win the election by having a woman VP...but McCain didn't do his homework and it cost him the whole thing. Had he done some research and really learned about Sarah Palin, he would have found out that she is a dumb twit! He would have never let her go on any TV interviews and he should have hired her a campaign manager that basically told her what to do instead of it turning the other way around. Palin's Done! "

    anotherREALAmerican wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:15 PM:

    " Okie dokie "Wow wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:22 PM"

    We won't beg you to keep her any more. Support her run in 2012. Obviously, she hasn't embarrassed enough Alaskans. "

    Chris wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:45 PM:

    " Hey Joan, it says alot about a person that doesn't follow a script. It shows they know what they are talking about. Look at Obama, when he was speaking without his script in front of hime he screwed up, Why do you think he carried his telpromter with him at every rally he was at. You cant run a country on a script. Obama will soon learn that and when he does it is going to be ugly. "

    Independent wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:35 PM:

    " Joan ....and people who think like you are not respected here. "

    Wow wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:22 PM:

    " Sure sounds like the Obama crowd is scared to death of Sarah and the conservative values that the rest of us believe in. Why else would they rant and beg for us to keep Sarah in Alaska? Fear, fear, fear that Obama may not last long? Once he starts raising taxes and all the people who were undecided and voted for him catch wind that maybe he wasn't the best choice, Sarah will have a shot in 2012. That will be Obama's doing, maybe you should whine to him to keep it under control!! "

    joan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:28 PM:

    " Dear Alaska Residents,
    Your governor may be respected there but not here in the rest of the country. Perhaps you didn't see or hear any of her campaigning. It was filled with hate speech and fear mongering. She outright lied. She didn't follow the script the campaign heads gave her to follow. She is ignorant of world affairs and not worthy of being a hearbeat away from the presidency. She cost McCain the election. And she sullied the repputation of all Alaskans by her actions and demeanor. You can keep her! "

    Observer wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:29 PM:

    " I see the Palin hate mongers of the facist left just can't let it go. If you are that frustrated I feel sorry for you.Go get help. You should be elated that your messiah lord Obama (the Harvard graduate who thinks there are 57 states in the U.S.) and his lap dog Biden(the 35 year senator who believed Roosevelt was president diring the Depression and spoke to America on televion) will ascend to power in 73 days. I do agree Bush was a disaster and McCain the worst candidate the Republicans had.Without Palin he would have got 40%.Sad. "

    JDR wrote on Nov 8, 2008 11:02 AM:

    " Sarah has all kind of ethical problems; taking taxpayer per diem dollars while governing from home, use of taxpayer dollars for childrens' travel all over the country, use of aides' credit cards to buy more clothes after it was reported she had already run up 150K in Republican National Committee money, troopegrate. What don't we know? If she runs for a national office all of this wll be brought up again, maybe she'll have a better answer in 2012 than she has today. "

    joe in Mat Su wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:37 AM:

    " What we now know about the Gov: She's not very sophisicated, heads up a jerry springer family, is a huge diva , more ego than intelligence and strings big words together that dont make sense.

    She needs to stick to simple concepts and talk in simple concepts.

    She is a truly compelling and genuinely likable public official.

    Her future will be fun to watch because of all of the above. It will either be a meteric rise to something great or a giant trainwreck.... both equally entertaining God save Alaska "

    jp wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:23 AM:

    " sometimes a "convicted felon"is still a waaay better choice than the alternative!
    Stevens has, and always will be the crow jewel of this state/ country.
    without him in office, this state and others would not be able to use their natural resources at all!
    perhaps we need more people with big brass ones in office, and not a bunch of whiney crybaby city wusses.
    face it, a 20 oz. mocha curl is not a real workout!!! "

    anotherREALAmerican wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:19 AM:

    " Great that Alaska loves Palin. Keep her! Please! Keep her! To those in the lower 48 who love her as well, I won't even suggest that you move to another country...just move to Alaska and be happy. Hakuna matata. Mooseburgers for everybody. "

    To Frontiersman wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:23 AM:

    " Please give all of these blogs a good enema and fresh start. Let the raging leftist idiots blog on the Daily KOS. We have had enough of the Palin haters. "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:53 PM:

    " Has anyone noticed the new strut B.O. has when he walks up to the podium? It's pretty cocky. "

    badkarma wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:32 PM:

    " Someone wanna pass me that recall petition ? "

    Coming Your Way wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:14 PM:

    " RE: AND WE KNOW SHE IS WAY MORE QUALIFIED

    THATS IT!

    I am a single woman, my children are grown, that hunts and loves to fish, I worked on a fishing boat w/my father. I have attended the some of the same colleges as your Governor. I am pretty, I am fiesty, I am single.. and I know how to get things done!

    I am coming to Wasilla to run for Mayor! "

    Wake Up wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:03 PM:

    " RE: "I'm going to miss seeing her." "Breath of fresh air" "A shining beacon on a hill"

    Buy a poster of her, get some Fabreeze and a candle.. but for pete sakes use your heads. Seriously, if she weighed 175 pounds and was 55 years old, I bet you wouldn't be so gushy. Think about it!

    This woman is a fraud, how she was even elected mayor of Wasilla is beyond comprehension.

    She's not ready for any high office which was evidenced by her astounding lack of knowledge based on anything outside of Alsaka. "

    mari wrote on Nov 7, 2008 12:36 PM:

    " Glad you're back home, governor. Please stay there!!!!! "

    frustrated Alaskan wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:11 AM:

    " Keep in mind that some of you Alaskans are the first people ever to elect a CONVICTED FELON into office!
    I wouldn't salute our flag either with the way George W. has ruined our image in the world!
    REMEMBER WHO HAS LIED TO THE COUNTRY OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR EIGHT YEARS!!!!
    FINALLY WE HAVE A NEW FACE IN THE GOVERNMENT WHO WILL HOPEFULLY BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO OUR COUNTRY "

    kwh9 wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:41 AM:

    " Wow - even after the election, Sarah continues to freak out liberals. I'm going to miss seeing her. I think Alaskans should be very proud of having Sarah on the national stage. She certainly reflects well on you all, and Alaska in general. "

    RODthe TRUCKER wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:30 AM:

    " IM ASKING ANYONE WHO KNOWS SARAH TO TELL HER THAT AMERICA NEEDS HER!! DONT GIVE UP ON US!!
    THE LIBERAL,LEFTWING,SCUM, PERSONALY ATTACKED HER..BECAUSE SHE IS THE BIGGEST THREAT THEY HAVE EVER SEEN!..SHE RALLIED THE BASE. AND WE KNOW SHE IS WAY MORE QUALIFIED THAN obama

    . when the electric blackouts hit, fuel is through the roof, electric skyrockets, the cost of products,goods and services double, ,thousands of smallbuisnesses go under, millions of jobs are lost, 401ks are annexed, bread lines, people dieing on waiting lists. the the zombies will realise theve been had, and be looking for republican "

    laura wrote on Nov 7, 2008 6:48 AM:

    " Im from Wasilla and my husband and I will never vote for Palin for anything She has no place in politics! "

    Joe wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:38 AM:

    " Those saying - God Bless America - who HATE Palin, don't mean America or they'd never get the words out. But they don't know who they voted for, either. Those voting Palin know more about Obama than his own supporters do. That's partly why intelligent voters - voted Palin.

    Good luck with everything and what your future plans, Gov. Palin. You were a shining beacon on the hill. May you always be. "

    jomama wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:51 PM:

    " palin 2012? what ,are the republicans now pre planning losing the next election too? "

    Jason wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:14 PM:

    " Can you feel the love for Palin. Leave her alone. The election is OVER, give it up!!!!!! Palin 2012!!!! "

    Cutiepatutty wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:02 PM:

    " What ever your faith is, all you hate mongers obviously haven't learned anything from it. You need to go back and read your bible again. You are the worst examples of human beings I have ever heard. The only way you feel good is to demean and degrade another. you must be so proud of your parties win that thats the best you can do. I'm sure your G-d or Lord is proud of you too. Let go of the hate and try working together for a better, safer America. "

    muffin wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:19 PM:

    " Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Sarah, you sabotaged your own Faith with the scurrilous retoric you spewed during the campaign. This is not what we practice at the Assembly of God Church. "

    Rhonda wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:47 PM:

    " The Obama camp should be thanking YOU! Your involvement in the Republican party helped put them in office! "

    Betty wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:44 PM:

    " It was all about her..even in the end, referring to Sarah from Alaska!
    What an embarressment to women! "

    PT wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:02 PM:

    " The libs think they're gonna get free gas, a free house, free food, free health care, free this, free that with President Hopenchange. The only thing they're gonna get is screwed. This will be so fun to watch as they desperately and fruitlessly search for a republican to blame it on. Enjoy your Boy Wonder and his idiotic sidekick as he slowly boils the life out of you like a frog. "

    WWJD wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:30 PM:

    " Not all Alaskans are proud of Sara!!!!! There is a lot of shame!
    With what Sara didn't know during her campaigning, she filled in with lies and mud slinging. there are some good honest people here in Alaska- please don't judge us by a few bad apples. "

    T wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:51 PM:

    " Sarah, if you even happen to read these blogs, which I really hope you don't waste your time with - but in the chance... Welcome home, you are loved by so many, we know your heart and are very proud to live here in this great State and in the Valley with you as our neighbor. Keep up the good work and hold your head high! There are so many of us that will stand right beside you and hold you up in prayer!! God loves you and so do we! "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:33 PM:

    " I hear so much indignation and sheer energy. You should all channel it into this secession movement. I say leave the lower 48 to struggle without your resources and just tell them to shove it. It'll be their loss. I really think this could work. Go for it! Power to the people! "

    Nancy wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:15 PM:

    " Hey North to Alaska...

    "It took me about 6 years to get her fired!! Law enforcement need to realize they're not above the law! Tazers and ALL!
    Some of you calling Sarah stupid need to go to school and learn to spell!"

    Um, that would be TASERS dear. Go to school and learn to spell indeed. "

    Cynthia wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:04 PM:

    " As a native american and being from the north...I hope you treat the first nations of alaska well. "

    NorthtoAlaska wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:41 PM:

    " jp, you are right!! I would bet my money any day on the Alaskan against the "kid from Chicago" How much adversity do you have living on welfare? Not much. Alaskans know how to survive that's for sure!! That is why my entire family will be joining the Alaskan ranks after my last daughter graduates in 2011. I can't wait!! The survival instincts I grew up with will be put to good use up there in Gods country!! God bless Alaska:) "

    NorthtoAlaska wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:37 PM:

    " hey,you people who hate Sarah go somewhere else to comment!! Sarah didn't abuse her power as Governor. That jacka** should have been fired! (and the Bro in law) My husbands ex stalked me and my kids for years and was given slaps on the wrist by law enforcement because she was one of them. It took me about 6 years to get her fired!! Law enforcement need to realize they're not above the law! Tazers and ALL!
    Some of you calling Sarah stupid need to go to school and learn to spell!
    Go SARAH!! Go Alaska "

    jp to jim boston wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:03 PM:

    " what happens to those street kids in chicago when the power goes off in the summer? we see that on tv, they die, because they are too stupid to leave, and get out of the sun.
    so what's going to happen when the economy fails so badly, the power goes out for a month or two?
    who'll survive?
    i feel bad for urban dwellers, they wouldn't know what to do without electricity, or a television.
    so who needs educated? "

    From a small Montana Town wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:56 PM:

    " Wasilla residents, I am originally from a small Montana town (simiilar to Wasilla so that is why I am here). I come from the same place as you - why was Sarah Palin having trouble answering geography questions? We have small schools in Montana, but geography is required. What is up with this? ... Also, what is the deal with the expensive clothes... this does not seem to match Wasilla as I have experienced it... Whats up with this? "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:44 PM:

    " Ticked off commentator - Oh yeah well you stink! "

    From a local wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:30 PM:

    " I am deeply concerned about Palin's capabilities and intellect. As reported by credible news sources, Palin displayed un-Alaskan (and American) ethics and behavior in excessive clothes buying, lack of intellect (did not even know basic geography) and now hypocrisy with her comments in "welcoming Obama to his Presidency". Is she the best qualified to be governor? "

    Unaffiliated voter in Colorado wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:25 PM:

    " As far as Palin goes, she is a perfect politician for Alaska. I really dont care about how she campaigned, or the clothes she bought or how much were paid for them. I care about her ability and her intelligence when it comes to lead others.
    To me, she just doesn't seem very smart. "

    Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:21 PM:

    " no jp, what I want to see is one of these Alaska rubes who talk big about their pop guns and "snow machines" go up against a Chicago street kid again and get mauled.

    I'm proud to have Barack Obama as my president. He's a common sense decent man who came up hard. He's got a good mind.

    I do not want some extension of the Stevens machine who never had a passport and doesn't know the members of NAFTA.

    Pitbull? Obama showed her what a pitbull is. Don't box outside your weight Palin. "

    yolanda w. wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:20 PM:

    " Sarah Palin....what can i say about her? That she is THE most embarrassing "ASSOCIATION" to women! And Elizabeth Hasselbeck you are the first runner up!!!! I am so glad that AMERICA got it right. She, America, did not want the likes of this so called women to represent her. Sarah their are residents from other countries that know more about America than you do!
    McSame n Fallin' 2008

    God Bless America!!!!!
    Obama 2009-2016 "

    Thinking and Fairness wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:13 PM:

    " Palin continues to display minimal intellect and certainly not the basis to become a figure on a National leve - certainly not a VP or President. She did even know about civics, NAFTA and basic geography that most 8 years olds know! Now she is under investigation - as reported by CNN today - for her excessive spending for clothes. Amazing. Maybe this candidate should even be reconsidered for the governor? "

    PT wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:10 PM:

    " "Stand up there, Chuck! Let 'em see ya out there! Oh my God what did I just say."
    Jobs is a 3 letter word.
    America has 57 states.
    Yes, we'll take our Sarah any day, thankyou very much "

    Scorpio wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:32 AM:

    " you have your pitbull back - please keep it in your fenced in yard and put it on a leash with a muzzle when taking it out in public. Oh, it needs to be checked for rabies, it has been foaming at the mouth for over a month now "

    Yeah yeah wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:02 AM:

    " Now we'll hear these "wholesome" folks with "values" in Alaska whining about how they'll secede. Palin spoke on a 6th grade level during the campaign about REAL AMERICANS, The BEST AMERICANS, the TRUE AMERICANS, and how others who don't agree with her are the ANTI-AMERICANS. If the attitude in Alaska is the same then do the rest of the country a favor and GO!! Create a theocracy, regulate which books should be read, consider yourself better than anyone who looks different or has different opinions. Call it the 4th Reich if you want. Knock yourselves out! "

    ticked off commentor wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:54 AM:

    " Dear Mr.AK voter, I would not be telling me that i shouldn't own a gun.In fact, how about you try living in Alaska for half of your life and not need a gun.I would like to see you try,and by the way, Barrack Obahma is a piece of GARBAGE !!!

    YOU SUCK AS WELL!!! "

    To cocogirl wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " Are you about 11 years old? If so, I understand. If not, grow up! "

    Arizona wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:19 AM:

    " Guess the Obama bloggers are paid by the week because obviously they are still at it. In all the years I have voted, I have never seen such demented, undermining, corrupt, vicious political people. Obama campaign must feel so threatened by Governor Palin that their bloggers are on permanent salary for the next 4 years. The election is over… they need to go away. "

    Laurie in Georgia wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:12 AM:

    " When are some of you going to learn that Palin was CLEARED of abuse of power and ethics violations. Oh yeah, that's right, the MSM hasn't broadcast this as much as they have broadcast the Palin Smears. "

    Laurie in Georgia wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:56 AM:

    " I find it interesting and NOT a coincidence that that stock market keeps plummeting following Obama's win. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:53 AM:

    " Reading comprehension doesn't come easily to some of you folks, does it? "

    Cryatal ball reader wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:52 AM:

    " CAMPAIGN THEME 2010

    TIME FOR ANOTHER CHANGE "

    Riding the wave wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:43 AM:

    " On the surface liberals espouse equality but as in the Orwell classic "Animal Farm" some animals are more equal than others.They hold freedom of speech dear as long as you adhere to political correctness and parrot the party line.Diversity is good as long as it is not the diversity of opinions counter to their views.This diversity leads to personal smears and hate filled intimidation from the facist left with the old hollow squeals of"nazi" and "racist"on any topic. It is time to stand up for your rights and be proud of yourself be you black ,white or red! "

    janet from indiana wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:30 AM:

    " Much respect and Sarah had my vote. Keep looking up. Alaska must be a great state. Hope for 2012. "

    Georgia Buckeye wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:29 AM:

    " OhioBuckeye, I moved away from Ohio and never will move back. The Ohio I grew up in has changed into an urban cesspool of liberal hatred towards morals and values. Ohio Buckeye, you deserve the economy you voted for (and this also includes what Kucinich did to Ohio). In 3 1/2 years or less, you'll be crying about the change Obama brought under his fraudulent campaign. Why don't you leave the Alaskans alone now. Your President won. Time to STFU and get working. "

    Observer wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:13 AM:

    " To those who resent Alaskans calling your part of the world "the Lower 48",why should you be concerned? Many of us still call any place not in Alaska "Outside"(with a capital O) and are proud to do it as most of us have lived Outside and see Alaska as a different and better place. Alaskan Natives are treated very well with free medical care,land allotments and educational opportunities not available to other races .Many Outside sem to hate Alaskans.So be it.You have your world. We have ours. "

    Hey daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:53 AM:

    " Denali is the tallest in the U.S. Do your research before you look like an imbecile. "

    scot wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:53 AM:

    " You folks are so out of touch that it makes me laugh. "

    Ray Sawyer wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:49 AM:

    " Definition of a Buckeye is; “A worthless Nut with no significant value” Seems fitting for a person with these anti-Palin views on our local newspaper. Way to go NUT! "

    GeorgianBuckeye wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:39 AM:

    " Ohio Buckeye, you talk of hate but there is nothing but hatred coming out of your keyboard mouth. I think you need to re-read your posts and recognize the hatred you spew. It is people like you who are corrupting our country and bringing down its values and morals.

    As Biden said Obama will be tested. It was nice having no terrorist attacks on our soil since 9/11. I hate to see what the fundamentalist jihad Muslim terrtorists have planned for us under an Obombus administration. "

    valley Trash wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:37 AM:

    " Now the state needs to look at the cronies she hired and replace tham with qualified candidates.
    I for one, welcome 'outside' opinions, she was running for VP of the united states...
    Bloggers who tell people to get off who dont represent their ideas, accuse them as being outsiders, when many are not...it just reinforces the stupid valley trash mentality the valley is known for. Outsiders, try ADN, it gives a broader representation of the people in Alaska. "

    Ohio Buckeye wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:33 AM:

    " Georgia Buckeye

    I'm glad you moved, too. "

    Laurie in Georgia wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:33 AM:

    " Sarah, we love you in the lower 48. Ignore the vitriol spewed from the liberal left. Stick to your morals and values - the left obviously is lacking them or they wouldn't have put a socialist in the White House. Same with conservatives who voted for Obama. Change is coming but it won't be good. Sorry wealthy conservatives, I have no control that the government will be giving me your rightfully esrned wealth. However, I will glad ly accept money from the Hollyweird liberals' taxes. The left needs to shut up. They won, can't say fairly tho (ACORN). "

    Ohio Buckeye wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:18 AM:

    " Palin for president in 2012? Dream on. It's interesting that you still refer to us as the lower 48. You do know you're in America? Huh? Just checking. I'd be interested to know how you treat the Native Alaskans. I think us "outsiders" just needed to make it clear that we will no longer tolerate the hate mentality that Palin pandered to. So don't spew your Fox news retoric. We are "awake". That's why we voted for Obama. "

    Georgian Buckeye wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:16 AM:

    " I am disgusted to read all of the vile, negative comments about Sarah. Especially from my former home state, Ohio. Ohio is now a blue state- I am glad I moved to Georgia. I feel for my family members who are still stuck there. Ohio used to be a nice agricultural state. However, it was bought out by the left via free handouts- just like the Dem party wants. Free handouts keep you dependent upon the government for everything. I will continue to support Sarah - I see the good in her, not O-bomb-us. "

    MD wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:13 AM:

    " I think the state of Alaska should impeach Palin for her abuse of power in all of the offices she has held "

    Ray Sawyer wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:04 AM:

    " Funny I thought the topic of this article was "Obama win a let-down for LOCAL Palin supporters"... I am true "Valley Trash" so I would expect other LOCAL's such as myself responding to this article. However, it appears that the bulk of the negativity throwing mud and hate at our Governor comes from the same party preaching "Change"... I was so glad to see this election come to a conclusion mainly due to the hate-filled politics, media-biased personal attacks, and mostly for you, expletive, real bad expletive lower forty-haters Trolls. Enjoy the win, but be aware we will rebuild. "

    jp to jim from boston wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:59 AM:

    " it's funny that McCain picked Palin, just as funny as Obama getting elected.
    our country is so messed up that we'd vote for anyone that we don't know, just to change our government!
    i have a novel idea; why don't we actually take over our government, and run our government, and not let our government run us ?
    this "electing the better of two evils" is getting ridiculous, and has been for some time.
    none of the front running candidates have the integrity, nor the Honor and dignity to deserve the office of president! "

    Tim wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:44 AM:

    " I pity you poor folks in Alaska that now are stuck with aww schucks Sarah as your governor. I believe her true colors shined through as she campaigned to be the VP, and I doubt it was the same Sarah that you nice folks elected to serve you 2 years ago! Enjoy the remaining 2 years of her term paying for her to stay in her own house and paying to have her children travel at your expense. What was it she said on the stump about those collecting entitlements as she drummed up hate? The welfare queen of queens! "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:30 AM:

    " What a fool I am indeed. Had anybody told me that you had the biggest mountain I would have backed right off. You slack-jaws prove my point with every utterance. "

    stonere wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:13 AM:

    " Selecting Governor Palin as his running mate was Senator McCain's first major decision as the Republican nominee. He made a big mistake. Sure, Palin energized the Republican base, but otherwise she was a major drag on his candidacy. McCain's team attempted to disguise her inadequacy by controlling media access to her. However, when she did meet one-on-one with NBC's Katie Couric and ABC's Charles Gibson, her guile was insufficient to hide her vacuity. She made stirring canned speeches, but one always wondered if she knew what, for example, socialism is or why Obama's tax plan "

    Donna wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:11 AM:

    " you people who speak such guile shame on you and pray for your minds to get clean a listen deeply to your heart of hearts. Stop this name calling. I work very hard & have 3 jobs to take care of myself. I don't want the government in charge of my income or knowing my private business.Go back to the history books and read what Capitalism & compare it to Socialism. WAKE UP. Open your eyes!!! It is not the governments JOB to feed & provide housing! It's yours. family,friends and church are to take care of each other. "

    Dawn wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:59 AM:

    " I am so disgusted in reading so much negative. Mark my words pay back is a ____.
    Look out in about 3 1/2 yrs you will go from believing his crap to being spellbound. Then look out after you get so fully blinded by his false light, you will wish you served God and his ways. Not the popular ways of the general public.
    Yeah he's gonna eventually take away peoples money to give to he want's without our ok. then we will
    ALL become financially even. this is not free enterprise. "

    Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:51 AM:

    " Well, the word seems to be out on Sarah. Lot of blogs running stories that she didn't know what countries were included in Nafta, she thinks Africa is a country not a continent and she behaved like a spoiled brat to her staff and advisers. Check Huffingtonpost.

    She wasn't ready for the national stage and now she has very powerful enemies. Put her in front of the nation again, Alaska, and we will expose the same vulgar ignorant Sarah.

    Please, don't try to insult us with this light weight again. "

    jomama wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:43 AM:

    " so what is she going to say in 2012 if she does decide to run? only 3/4 of the people in the united states voted against her? she could blame it all on mccain but then she would have to explain her campaigning, maybe she could say it this way. 3/4 of the voters voted against mccain and the other 25% voted for her! there! problem solved. i wonder if next time she will actuall produce her medical records rather than just a physical "

    Mary in Vermont wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:33 AM:

    " Sara Palin was used by her own party. The Republican machine behind the campaign wanted a woman who would get Hillary supporters to cross over. Restriction of press interviews, dressing up like Barbie, Ken & family, hockey mom one-liners were a set-up. Hillary can answer any question, is articulate and knowledgeable on any subject. Sara's own responses in interviews raised questions about her ability to be in America's #1 job. The blame rests with the governor and her own party affiliation. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 5:14 AM:

    " Donna - As a resident of California, I'm horrified to think that my state taxes help to pay your salary. What is your function exactly? Nothing involving sharp objects, I hope. "

    arm wrote on Nov 6, 2008 5:02 AM:

    " Pretty "is" as Pretty "does"...

    We all saw through "The Lipstick" and it wasn't pretty! "

    wrgaff wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:39 AM:

    " Sarah lost me when she put down community organizers, and thought she was being cute. As a community organizer who helps feed homeless people, I vowed at that moment to do all I could to make sure she wouldn't be elected, and then I went out and changed party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. Remember Jesus was a community organizer - Pontius Pilate was a Governor. Besides doesn't being a community organizer fit with the compassionate conservatism, and faith based initiatives we heard so much about these past eight years? Guess that really was just fallacy. "

    Bye Bye Sarah wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:26 AM:

    " Just wait until the NEWSWEEK edition and Book hit the stands...The whole truth about the Real Sarah Palin will emerge and that will be THE END for her. I can't wait until the TRUTH about her comes out. The media was fair, Sarah Palin is 'Insincere, Cunning, Abrasive, Lacking Substantance and knowledge" She will NOT EVER be elected President. "

    Arizona wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:15 AM:

    " I believe in doing what is right and good for the people and I say “Palin for President 2012”. She will shake the country next time. She did great under the circumstances of contending with jealous vipers throughout the campaign. Obviously the opposing party found her threatening and afraid she might lead the country in the direction of being great country again. No doubt in four years she will be a welcoming change. “We love you Sarah and Thank you for representing the everyday people who truly care what happens to our country”. “PLEASE SAY YOU WILL TRY AGAIN”. "

    USAF SGT wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:02 AM:

    " To Set- Keep your oil and your Governor. Why not follow "Nowhere near First Dude" and join the Alaskan Independence Party. Then being able to see Rusia from there will have real relevance. In case you did not notice we want no part of your "Wiccan, Voodoo worshipping" abusive parent as a politician down here. if you believe in reincarnation Palin was probably burned at the stake in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch hunt. She seems to have you foks all under some spell. We will remove our military, you keep your oil. Then see how great life is there. "

    Giddyup wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:14 AM:

    " Get ready Alaska!! The circus is coming back to town. PT Barnum is alive and well and coming home. Send in the clowns!!! "

    Jeff Sprigman wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:15 AM:

    " Hey "Wow"---We do have someone else to hate from Alaska. You just sent that crazy old man, Ted Stevens back to us. What a great image of Alaskans-- Ted and Sarah. Oh, I forgot Don Young "

    To daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:38 PM:

    " What a fool you are....you have no clue why so many of us are "Proud to be Alaskans" . Not only do we have a super Gov. but we are the biggest state, have the highest mountain, the most beautiful sceneyr (I travel a lot, everywhere I go folks tell me they wished they could go to Alaska) We care deeply about the land we were gifted from God to tend while we are here and most of all we know how to respect each other. Could you folks do the same? The election s over, OK? "

    Ohio Buckeye wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:59 PM:

    " Thank God you have her back. Please don't ever come back to Ohio Sarah Palin. You should be ashamed of all the hateful speeches you made here. "

    Joe American wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:45 PM:

    " With all the SEXIST and degrading attacks coming from the obama winners, you must encourage the spread of evil and hatred. Ok, count me in. I will lower myself to your depths as you thrive on this state of being. When the "guaranteed terrorist attack" comes again, I hope it hits the blue states first. Except those residents who voted for McCain/Palin. There, now you have it....I am now a converted democrat. "

    Alice wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:44 PM:

    " Alaskins who can come out and rip down Sara to the rest of America are disgraceful!! Your either jealous, mean spirited or two faced.

    Alaska wasn't even on the map until Sara was invited to the ticket.
    What woman on earth would not like to better herself? Did she not roll back the taxs there in Alaska? Did she not hand you money from the pipe line? You didn't have much to say when she was lining YOUR pockets.
    You ungrateful yobs!!

    I love Sara and so should you!! "

    Cary wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:35 PM:

    " I read the very first comment on here about Palin getting her chops busted in a 2012 election debate by Republicans that recently stood up for her. Don't believe this bull. Obama and his band of liberals have people writing in to every newspaper in the country making comments and have been since he started running. They lie and cheat and try to throw people off of their game. Pay no attention to them. Sarah Palin, her family and your community are to be admired. Hope she runs and wins in 2012. "

    Alice wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:28 PM:

    " All you people NOT from Alaska.. get the heck outa here. You got your man so what the frig are you complaining about?
    Your constant dribble, moaning and desperation is that.. desperation. Is that what it's like down there in America?

    Sarah was great.. and she will be back one day..

    Let's watch now to see what Obama gets us .. "

    Vladislaw wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:39 PM:

    " The next presidential cycle in 2012 is going to be fun to watch. All the republicans who ran against McMcain will be running again. Can you imagine Romney, Guillani, or Ron Paul in a debate against Palin for the republican candidate? The same republicans who absolutely just LOVED Sarah Palin during the presidential campaign are going to run against her and eat her alive. If you think DEMOCRATS were mean to Palin, wait until 2012 and the republicans running against her in the primary start throwing the bombs! The republican heavy weights are going to bust her. "

    jp wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:18 PM:

    " janet oops, and todd

    Obama said and i quote: "i will not honor the national anthem, as it has bombs bursting in air, that represents war.
    he never said why he won't pledge his allegiance to our flag.
    i'd like to know why, if he don't have to do it, why should i ?
    if i decide not to make my yearly tax contributions, as i don't believe they are legal, am i still guilty of tax evasion? even though they are a "contribution"?

    what are the rules? i want to know! "

    donna allen wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:13 PM:

    " I am a resident of Sacramento,California. I work for the state. Sarah, you had my complete devotion &respect. We are around the same age & have the same biblical morals and values. Yes, you are very beautiful, & so what? A woman in politics can't have looks but a man can? (those rude idiots,) It is obvious you bestow intelligence, & guts! I would like to see any of you be able to be in her shoes. 60+ days traveling all over America speaking to 1000's of people w/deep passion, humility & honor for our country. Thank you, Donna "

    DanB wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:03 PM:

    " It was fun watching Gov. Palin campaign. We in the "lower 48" just couldn't believe the lthings she was saying that were untrue, but then when you read it all off the teleprompter, you're just "programmed." She caused me to switch my political party. And "Joe the Plumber", what a joke. "

    Even the best states have em wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:51 PM:

    " Alaskans, you are a great and unique breed. I truly love your state. If Sarah had only had a bit more of the real makings of a reformer and a lot less hypocrisy and delusion, she'd have been amazing. But she didn't and wasn't.

    No hard feelings. I'm just seriously glad back with you all. Watch your backs, take care of yourselves, and see if you can keep her from robbing you blind. "

    maryjane wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:46 PM:

    " I pray to God Governor Palin runs in 2012 - no better gift to the Democrats. Even in 4 years, she still has her nightmare history and as they say "ain't no cure for stupid". I know a lot of people hate FACTS and they prefer their "gut', but
    1. Alaskan Independence Party, gave keynote address AIP's 2006 convention, recorded a video greeting for this year's 2008 convention
    2. Ethics violations, then no ethics violations. Which one is it? Make up your mind Alsaka.
    3. And so many others . . .
    Please God, Palin 2012 "

    Actongue wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:58 PM:

    " People who blame the media should step back a moment and look at where the fault is.
    The media did not create the negativity toward Palin.
    Palin creatd it herself and could have corrected the problem herself.
    The question then is why did she not correct the problem.
    Based on interviews discussions and the Debate the problem is that Palin does not have the intelligence nor the common sense it takes to be President. Common sense and intelligence are analytical qualities that are REQUIREMENTS for a President or VP "

    ITS OVER THANK GOODNESS wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:24 PM:

    " RELAX EVERYONE, YOU HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT. DEAL WITH IT, JUST LIKE WE'VE HAD TO DEAL WITH PALIN. WELCOME HOME SARAH, NOW YOU GET WHATS COMING TO YOU. YES OBAMA "

    jcz wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:14 PM:

    " sara palin,i feel mccains age,and the thought of you succeeded him ,cost him the white house( .oops his bad ) i really cant understand how someone with your intellect and lack of knowledge of worldly affairs could of possibly thought you were ready for the big league,(alaska must really be primitive to have you as its leader)you are a disgrace to politics go upstairs draw back the curtains and stair at russia for awhile. "

    Isaac wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:07 PM:

    " Come on people. She thought Africa is a COUNTRY. She didn't know what NAFTA is! I know she was from the town, but let's be honest with ourselves here. She's all ignorance in the inside and ego on the outside. No wonder the far-right base was building shrines for her. "

    wow wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:46 PM:

    " way to congratulate the new president.

    there is such thing as a sore loser, then again your state is about to send a convicted felon to the senate.

    way to go wasilla "

    YesWeCan wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:46 PM:

    " Thank you, Alaska, for sharing your foreign policy expert , family values advocate, and first amendment suppressor with the rest of the nation. As her job of entertaining the lower 48 with her vapidness and arrogance has come to an end she now has plenty of time to observe the Russians she can see from her backyard and secure her borders; she can practice being a granny (should be a fun shotgun wedding!) ; she can continue her crusade for censorship. We've had enough. Take her back. GOBAMA! "

    Wow wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:42 PM:

    " It will be nice when all the hateful people from the lower 48 find someone else to hate other then Sara Palin. I wonder how long before they turn on Obama? "

    TG wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:24 PM:

    " Does Sara represents just how much knowledge an Alaskan Governor is required to have ???????
    I am happy that the Majority saw through the Glamor! "

    Elli wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:20 PM:

    " I find that I am so proud of the people of theUSA and the election went the way it should have. No mother or father has the right to parade her poor teen age daughter that is so very pregnent all over the net works and then to have that poor special baby out there in the crowds. Shame you Sara and you both are so very wrong with the slander that you used against Obama. Shame that you had to be so dirty with words. It will come back to you and you have to live with it. "

    SET wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " I hear our new national anthem is a "rap" version.
    The new proper way to fly the US flag is upside down!
    That is if Obama doesn't outlaw flying the flag altogether.
    Time to cut off all oil shipments to the lower 48. "

    cocogirl wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " Welcome home Sarah....you tried your best but the election went to Puke.
    I won't look at him, ever. "

    Sarah The Socialist wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:56 PM:

    " I live in the "lower 48" and I find it hard to believe that your Governor has made statements about sharing the wealth (the checks you all get each year), yet called our President elect, a Socialist.

    She had to be pretty desperate. Sorry Sarah! I'm sure the McCain machine told ya to do it. Better luck next time...2012?

    Would love to see you debate with BO! "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:56 PM:

    " Based on a lot of the "proud Alaskan" posts on this site I'd say that our advice and comments are the very things you do need. "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:36 PM:

    " Terrorists are dancing in the streets. All you lower 48 Obama lovers are still obsessed with our Governor. Leave her alone, and prepare to clean up the mess Obama is going to make. I feel safer with a cowbow, or a maverick than Robin-Hood. "

    OReally Factor wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:35 PM:

    " Even O'Reily reporters are now bashing Palins antics and reports of McCain in-fighting. If only Iraq would have banned semi-auto and fully auto machine guns, the war would have been over years ago. But Iraqi Republicans didn't allow the ban, but formed a Republican Guard instead. Those Seperatists, that have no faith in the American Military, feel the need to hug tighter, to their guns. Will Alaska seperate from the U.S., like Georgia did from Russia? "

    BiggMatt wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:25 PM:

    " Whoa! This is what passes for leadership in alaska? I think I won't visit any red states including yours. Alaska must be filled with knuckle dragging troglodytes, frozen brained morons and worst of all - evangelicals - the root cause of all of our problems of the last 8 years by electing the biggest moron amongst you to the presidency!! Thank God this country is only 48% imbeciles like yourselves, we finally elected a good man! "

    Hariette Petersen wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:05 PM:

    " I want to thank Alaskans for sharing your Governor with us. We love her.

    Some folks exercising their rights are so full of venom that even when they win they cannot be happy. They are not satisfied unless they have someone to attack.Remember, dear Wasilla and other Alaskans, "a dog returns to its own vomit". People who spew such rhetoric for Sarah here online are frightened, empty people. Pray for them. As we will you in Oklahoma. selahV "

    True Alaskan wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:46 PM:

    " You people who like to degrade, ridicule,
    and spur your hate and live in Alaska should leave Alaska we don't want you, and those who don't live in Alaska who like to do the same, we could less what you have to say. Clean your own doorstep before casting the first stone. We are proud alaskans who care about alaska, we don't need your advice or comments. Actually we are all tired of them! Go blog elsewhere. "

    Pallin with moose wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:01 PM:

    " Go home Sarah and stay in Alaska, We dont want you or you hillbilly family anywhere near the WH. "

    Hey TKW wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:56 PM:

    " Nice way to describe the young men and women who are still in Iraq and the ones who have died in Iraq. I hope someone in America uses you as a bullet catcher. Idiot. "

    SharonSouth Carolina wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:39 PM:

    " Sarah is a wonderful individual. I was wanting her to be VP as she is a wonderful example to the young women of the country. Her statement on life and culture of life makes her far superior in knowledge and intellect than the men who won. The elite medie were jealous and Dems set out to destroy her. Shame on them. Best wishes to her and thank you. "

    PROUD ALASKA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:34 PM:

    " I think YOUR ignorance is showing when you call me "jane six-pack" . We might have a different viewpoint, but you don't know how many books I read, you don['t know if I have a degree or in what field. You just spout venom against anything pro Palin. Why are you so frightened of her? Just spoke w/client in NY a bit ago, who she is sorry Sarah didn't win, that she knows many others who are, too. Obama won, I will support my president, no matter. Could you say the same? "

    AK Voter wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " To David Prahl - you sound so illiterate that you shouldn't own a gun much less think you know what you're talking about.

    All the misspelling of BARACK OBAMA's name is really ignorant on you part. Running for president is one of the most patriotic acts one can do, no flag pin on your shirt is required. His U.S. citizenship is well documented.

    I for one would hope you don't own a single handgun or rifle.

    Now, let's get back to impeaching Sarah Palin "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:28 PM:

    " We'd like to thank Dave Prahl for taking time out of his busy shock therapy schedule to drop us a line. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:23 PM:

    " Something tells me that the "blank stare" is a facial expression that one encounters quite often in Wasilla. "

    Sheree wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:57 PM:

    " Sarah Palin sold herself out - she personally should have known that she was not ready or qualified to run as VP. If she was so patriotic she would have done what was best for the country and said NO to John McCain's request. Her negativity was disgusting. She went way to far and said things that were outright lies; but it didnt seem to matter to her. Shame on you Sarah! "

    Andy F wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:19 PM:

    " I'm glad you guys like Palin so much. You can have her.

    Andy
    Columbus, OH "

    Mike wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:12 PM:

    " Geraldine Ferraro, Lloyd Bentsen, Dan Quayle, Jack Kemp, John Edwards, Joe Lieberman - all recent losing VP nominees that failed to return to political prominence. History is not on the side of Mrs Palin. "

    David Prahl wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:01 PM:

    " Barrac Obahma is an American wanna be who has not shown proof that he was even born in the US or that he is even a US citezen.Obahma also has no war experience unlike John Mcain who fought in Vietnam.Another thing is that Obahma wants to put a ban on all firearms,a five day waiting peroid,and he wants to ban all carring permits and the right to hunt and have a gun in your home.Another thing Obahma wants to do is ban all semi - automatic guns.


    BARRAC OBAHMA, YOU SUCK!!! "

    Dr. Ted wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:55 PM:

    " There was no chance that the voters of this country would let your Gov. Palin anywhere near 1600 Penn. ave other then to take a tour. I think that after 4 more years of study of political science plus a subscription to the NYTimes, then and maybe then she can take a serious run at public office downin the lower 48! "

    Andrew Peters wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:52 PM:

    " I hope to see Ms. Palin and Bobby Jindal of Lousiana taking control of the Republican Party. Ms. Palin was a breath of fresh air. She would make washington, Jefferson,Adams,etc proud.
    Alaskans be proud of this great treasure you allowed us to get to know. We expect to see her back in the fight. Dont pay any attention to the bashers.
    Floridians love Sarah! True conservatives love her. Let the Dems have their day as it will be a troubled one. "

    tkw wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " ha ha ha ha!!! alaska gets their idiot back. she is a complete moron. that told the country a lot about the citizens of alaska. so if you don't support obama when he takes office you can move to france! better yet, go be bullet catchers in iraq. HA HA HA!!! "

    don j wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:46 PM:

    " I'm glad you have her back. Send her off to the library to read up on the Constitution, and we'll see you in 2016. Don't bother us with 2012, we'll handle it for awhile. "

    pv wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:44 PM:

    " Palin didn't talk politics- she pushed fear and hate - There was nothing about Palin that suggested she was out to bring anybody together. I didnt' see God or Jesus in her at all!
    Like a tornado that blew into town she blew out of town. Very destructive!. She will be wasting her time if she try's to run again. "

    PT wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:14 PM:

    " should be embarrassed: Oh yeah, "change", "hope", and "future" are reeeaaal issues of substance, aren't they. If I drop a sledge hammer on my foot, that's change. You're gonna get "change" you never bargained for. In all 57 states, even. "

    It is funny wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:12 PM:

    " Yeah McCain/Palin lost but really why continue to bash. She has done more in her life than all you bashers combined. I did not vote for her of John because I too wanted change but she still deserves respect. Secondly if she is so bad why is it that the state she runs still has an economy that is growing unlike the lower 48 whose economy is in the dumps. Don't cry to us when you are on the street because you spent to much on your house and lost you job ect.. AK Pride Smarter than you! "

    Allison wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:05 PM:

    " I just watched Sarah interviewed at the Builtmore Hotel and She said she didn't think she cost Mccain "One Vote"...She didnt! She cost McCain 'Many One Votes"
    Sarah Palin has the Ego the size of Alaska, for her to actually think she was qualified for VP shows her "Ignorance and Arrogance" No Way, No How, No Palin in 2012. "

    Hey Patrick wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:03 PM:

    " She won't have her sex appeal in 2012 years, Patrick. So the only attractive aspect of her will be gone!

    PS. Tell her to lay off book banning and witchcraft blessings and she might have an outside shot. Oh yeah.. and lay off the references linking god and war. THAT'S probably the saddest comment she made... "

    PT wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:58 AM:

    " Hey, ak territorial: We the people in Alaska don't want her back? Who are you trying to flim-flam? The majority of Alaskans love her or she wouldn't have been elected governor. And as far a slander from her mouth goes, tell me what she said that was not true. Now tell me all the crap that was said about her and her family that you conveniently didn't mention. I'm sure you are really excited with a president who thinks we have 57 states and a vice pres who can't count to 4. "

    To Patrick wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:57 AM:

    " She's perfect for you right-wingers who believe in god, guns and guts. She had better change that message to something more substantive or she'll NEVER make it nationally. First piece of advice - knock off the winking... it's patronizing. Secondly, brush up on history, geography and grasp of complex issues.

    She's simple enough for rural simpletons like you, Patrick, but there's enough there for more sophisticated Americans. "

    Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:42 AM:

    " I would also like to add that I was utterly blown away by Sarah Palin's candidacy. She's the best candidate I've ever seen since Ronald Reagan. When I saw her in Richmond VA (twice), I could sense her greatness. Never leave us, Sarah. Come back to us when the time is right, Sarah. I will not forget her. She has my vote in 2012. "

    SHould be embarrassed wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " Palin was an embarrassment... While Obama was talking about policy changes, issues, philosophical differences... Palin and company were running with: HE'S A SOCIALIST! HE'S ANTI-AMERICAN! PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW HIM ARE NOT REAL AMERICANS. This coming form an ignorant would be book banner and religious etremist. She sounded and acted childish... and that's how the majority of Americans felt she came across. Next time, have a strategy that ADULTS can believe in! "

    Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:38 AM:

    " I am amazed that now that the election is over, the only candidate bashing I still see online is coming from Palin bashers. This surely is encouraging because they obviously fear she will return again and be president some day. I for one think she made the campaign great. "

    antonio wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:34 AM:

    " I feel safer now that the election is over and sarah palin has returned to alaska to keep an eye on those pesky russions "

    To nice picture wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:32 AM:

    " You are the racist. You do not know this lady. For all you know she might be a friend of Palin's and feels disappointed for her. Don't assume everyone is like you. Idiototic. "

    BREEZY wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:29 AM:

    " You all will see the real Anti Christ when you see Obama.

    As for Sarah YOUR MY HERO!! I HAVE OPEN ARMS FOR YOU!! YOU'LL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT AND REALLY SHOW THE WORLD HOW THE UNITED STATES IS SUPPOSE TO BE RUN!! YOU GO SARAH!! WE LOVE YOU!! "

    To Terri Holland wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:29 AM:

    " From Wasilla resident- The frontiersman is avlocal paper not a national paper. News in my town, Wasilla, surrounds Sarah Palin. Not Obama. If Alaska residents want to see Obama they will read the National and International Media. As for us local people we were watching Palin. This image to me sums up the mood after Obama won. I am not saying he didn't deserve it but I am saying we are a small town who had a great woman nominated and that speaks a lot for us so your comment is totally off base. "

    ak territorial baby wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:24 AM:

    " I was born and raised in Alaska and I am ashamed of the vial slander that Palin spewed from her mouth. I am offended that she fell prey to McCains last ditch effort to get votes and now when she comes back she will be nothing but a lame duck governor since nobody will respect her or want to work with her. We the people in Alaska really don't want her back and wish we could ship her off to Russia. My family in the lower 48 and I joke that I too can see Russia!! "

    Raymond from Ohio wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:19 AM:

    " So long Sarah,we're happy to see you go,
    So long Sarah ,back to the ice and snow

    So long Sarah,now that the polls have closed,
    So long Sarah,time to give back the clothes.

    So long Sarah,so l..on..g. "

    historyforgotten wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " I am happy Obama/Biden won, yet I feel saddened for Palins representation from many perspectives. I felt she was thrown into the world by McCains company, and not really given a chance to shine. She is impressive on stage, yet was given speeches of division, to read aloud to Republicans. When she appeared to go rouge, she started to show Unity, in her words. McCains people used her as an attack dog, instead of a Unifier. Again, I am happy for Obama,but I believe Alaska still has a bright star. Congradulations Palin, and continue to strive for World Peace. "

    Claudine Willis wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:15 AM:

    " Sarah Palin, the woman who stepped into a glass slipper and put her pregnant young daughter and her poor little baby in a "side show" exhibit in order to "draw the crowds" to McCain's campaign has landed back in Alaska a big loser. She drew the crowds as do carney oddities but she couldn't draw the vote. Why? Because thousands of smart, concerned Americans, including many Alaskans, could see through the glass slipper.

    Claudine Willis "

    Tammy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:10 AM:

    " (Romans 13 v 1-4) KJV
    1Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4For he is God's minister to you for good. "

    R Texas wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:07 AM:

    " You dems so quickly forget about the 3000 people who died in NY. The terrorists came into the US, while Clinton was in office, and received flight training in FL. You dems don't want border security, when this is where many terrorists enter the US! Now that we will have another dem in office, military defence budget will be drastically cut. Soldiers and civilians will lose their jobs. Terrorists will go back to plotting and planning their next strike on the US. Well, don't cry when we get attacked again. Don't cry when the price of gasoline skyrockets. "

    Tammy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:07 AM:

    " good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. "

    PIRATE wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:53 AM:

    " Wasilla, be very proud!

    Alaska, be very proud.

    For the rest of the country that ridicules Gov. Palin as divisive and spew forth venomous hatred need a reality check. She fought a valiant campaign on short notice and followed orders. Those that do not understand that politics is divisive, know not politics. Democracy is like that, stop complaining. Get on with it. Get ready for the next round...

    Unlike many parts of the country, I hope Alaska and Wasilla step up to the plate again, like this time! Thank you Sara! ...from a North Carolinian! "

    BULL wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:52 AM:

    " This is too funny , maybe next time dont count your chickens before they hatch. The best people won , and the American voter has spoken , accept it and move on. "

    Joe wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " Threats on Barack Obama increased in September and October as Palin ramped up the vitriolic, divisive campaigning. Her gleefully malicious smears and her eagerness to impugn Obama's character and patriotism have stirred up thousands of right wingers and racists. I hope her defeat tastes like ashes in her mouth. The outcome of this election is a repudiation of her slash and burn win at any cost type of campaigning. "

    Dynahog - California Orange County wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:41 AM:

    " John McCain and Sarah Palin WON in Orange County, California. I was delighted at watching Governor Sarah Palin in debates and speeches. She's quite the Gal. You in Alaska, and Wasilla in particular, can be PROUD.

    Alaska needs to explain what the Coastal Plains of ANWR is when addressing DRILL IN ANWR. The US Congress is confused by Environmentalists showing the prestine valley, wildlife, summer time grass, running water and mountains of the main segments of ANWR.

    The Oil is 100 miles East of Prudhoe Bay in the ANWR Coastal Plains near the Northern Slope. "

    Joseph Durocher wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:36 AM:

    " Greetings from Toronto.

    Could someone look into the legality - in Alaska - of having Gov. Palin host a TV show? If she could do so, imagine the influence she could have. If she hosted a national TV show - similar to The View (perhaps titled The View from Alaska) - with a conservative slant, and conservative guests, and a warm welcome for liberal guests, she could possibly be as influential as Oprah Winfrey. "

    sac of MA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:49 AM:

    " Goodbye Sarah - can't say I'm sad to see you go. It's a new day - and I hope that you have learned that negativity, nastiness and smugness won't get you to where you want to go. If you truly are a Christian, you would believe that we should help and share with those that are less fortunate. It's not socialism, its called showing your humanity.

    Enjoy being a grandma. Happy hunting. "

    To Proud Alaska wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:48 AM:

    " You continue to support Palin... you Alaskans are an ignorant breed. I see what you're sayin'... don't question her background, qualifications or child-like comments (wink)... because what's important is that she's from the same state! I guess that makes sense to you joe and jane six-packs who read only one book and consider banning others... As Tina Fey says: MAV-IR-ECK! "

    greg kgb wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:40 AM:

    " Our family and friends missed you Sarah & we're thrilled to have you back in your home state. Nice work. "

    HappyHeathen wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:38 AM:

    " Seems like the people pushing negativity and trying to play on the fears of people lost the election. So much for pit bulls. "

    Paul in Massachusetts wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:37 AM:

    " Its no surprise that Alaskans think this "hockey mom" is qualified to be the VP. You are the same people who just re-elected a convicted felon. We in the contiguous states are glad to send her back to your state. Good Luck, you'll need it. "

    Thank God from Colorado wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:36 AM:

    " Alaska you can have her back!! Your "Hottest Guv" can return to the coldest state and stay there. She was a true embarassment to the Republican party and US. Please get her a geography class "

    WAY TO GO ALASKA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:34 AM:

    " Congratulations! You may have elected a criminal as a senator. And you were nice enough to introduce a narrow-minded, simplistic, religious extremist to the rest of the country.

    Debate which books should be banned and have some more witchcraft blessings... you deserve it! You nuts are straight out of the 18th century. I'm so happy that a FORWARD-thinking person has become president.

    I'd like to give Alaska a shout-out: DO US A FAVOR, KEEP PALIN RIGHT WHERE SHE BELONGS... IN GOOD OLE ALASKA (WINK WINK) "

    Please wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:17 AM:

    " I hope it woke everyone up in Alaska that Sara Palin should not be even be relected to be your Govenor. Yikes what a knucklehead. Her husband looks like if he got mad at you he would break the headlights on your car with a baseball bat. "You Betcha"! "

    People Will Be People wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:13 AM:

    " Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. We have to overlook and pray for people who speak words of hatred and unforgiveness. It is in their hearts and they are not willing to see and accept that there is a better way. "

    to rjd WHOA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:57 AM:

    " rjd wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " Whoa is me... Obama got elected... it's the end of the world. Why don't you Alaskans grow up already"

    As soon as you get that there horse to stop jump off ang go get a dictionary! Amazing, you can be critical of Alaskans but you don't know the meanings of the words you use. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay in whatever state you are in. "

    Brenda in aLBAMA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:53 AM:

    " Alabama went for McCain ,to my dismay but I am glad racial hatred will be dealt with .Palin stroked racial hatred and I am one American glad to give her back to Alaska. "

    Proud Alaska wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:50 AM:

    " Welcome home to Alaska Sarah. We wished you the best and would have loved a victory for you but you are still a winner in my book. The negative remarks made by those who don't know you would have made me call it quits long ago. You are strong and will be in the forefront of politics for a long time! Meanwhile, you've got a lot of work to do, unfinished work that needs your strong leadership. Get the gas pipeline going gal. We are all counting on you!!! "

    Oops wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:34 AM:

    " Now Alaska has to deal with it's image and politicians, Palin got her clock cleaned! 62% found her unqualified, makes you think how Alaskans were so gullible. "

    Nina wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:27 AM:

    " Sarah Palin was "almost" VP of the United States of America.. How scary is that !! She is not experienced or intelligent enough for that position.. She's all yours Alaska, we are glad to be rid of her and her "nails on the chalkboard voice" you betcha - wink... "

    Nice Picture wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:19 AM:

    " The picture above shows how provincial Alaskans truly are. That woman looks stunned - as though it's a complete shock that Palin's team could have lost. It reminds me of the old Soviet Union. When people would come to the west, their mouths would drop... stunned that what they had come to believe (being secluded - surrounded like-minded people with no diverse opinion) wasn't actually what the majority of others believe. That picture is priceless. I can imagine that woman's thoughts: I didn't think blacks could vote, nevertheless run for president! "

    Bobbie wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " For those of you from around the country that feel it necessary to continue to bash Sarah..... let go and let God. Our country needs to come together and heal. I see a divided nation. It's over move on. Leave Alaska and the great people of this land alone. We need to come together as a nation and be strong for the world to see. "

    Terri Holland wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:58 AM:

    " Obama made history last night, overcoming great odds to become the first Black man as President in America, and like a true whitebred newspaper, you have a pretty picture of a sad white woman on the cover -- no photo of Obama - this says much about Alaska, Wasilla, and the newspaper and it is pathetic.

    You love Palin - we simply sent her home. Palin 2012? Are you crazy? "

    Blue Girl wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:58 AM:

    " Farewell Sarah Palin


    Happy Obama Mama in New Mexico "

    Peskime wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:55 AM:

    " Wasilla,

    I know you all love Sarah and be glad that you're getting her back for governor in your great state.
    As a westerner in the lower 48, it was clear that Governor Palin was patently unqualified to be Vice President. Her complete lack of knowledge of the role of a Vice President and the US Constitution was shocking. America has spoken and rejected her.
    God bless America and President Barack Obama! "

    Washington State wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:33 AM:

    " To the great state of Alaska--We have traveled to Alaska many times and love everything about it. What happened within the last two months; I cannot say. But know that the state of Alaska and its citizens have an upmost admiration and respect in the lower 48 states; including the most amazing support you have for your ethics and govenment. You have great things going for you. Take heart and continue to be the great state that you are. "

    rjd wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " Whoa is me... Obama got elected... it's the end of the world. Why don't you Alaskans grow up already. There is no excuse for being ignorant in this day and age. George Bush and the Republican party have taken this country straight into the toilet and what do you Alaskans do? Elect the convicted felon Ted Stevens to another term in the Senate. Are you people brain dead?
    Sarah Palin is a hockey mom and nothing more. If you want here for your Governor then keep her there. "

    Buyers Remorse wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:29 AM:

    " Just like JFK, it looks like President elect Obama will get a chance to be tested by Russia over the Poland missile shield. I hope he is up to the task. With his democrat friends in the congress(single digit approval rating) the people who elected him could be in for some buyers remorse after what might be a short lived honeymoon. Let's see if he is more than just a candidate with soaring rhetoric. For now, I give him the benefit of the doubt. But I have to wonder if he is just another Carter......or worse. "

    npadilla wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:28 AM:

    " Has anyone thought about how all our enemies are happy with this result. That in itself says everything. My #1 priority during all of the crap that went on was our national safety and I really believe we've all been compromised as of 11/4/08. I hope I'm wrong but I have a feeling I'm not. "

    Carole wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:22 AM:

    " Glad you Wasilla people will still have Palin!!! Hope she stays in Alaska and we never have to look at her face or hear "you betcha" again! Maybe she can get a job on SNL impersonating Tina Fey!!!

    One Happy Wisconsin resident. "

    MLR wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:17 AM:

    " Although I did not support McCain/Palin, I think we can all agree it was quite a battle, and now that it is over, we need to come together as Americans.

    The best to Gov. Palin and her lovely family. I hope to see your beautiful state at some point, it's quite a distance from Orlando, Florida.

    God Bless America! "

    rose wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:02 AM:

    " Yes, Alaska, take your Sarah Palin back, we saw enough of her down here. "

    Chris wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:55 AM:

    " You guys gave us a woefully unqualified person -- bypassing many more qualified Republican women -- and the country soundly rejected her. She dragged the GOP down to it's worst defeat in 40 years. "

    Fred wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:54 AM:

    " Ditto to what
    Todd wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM

    Excellent comment Todd. "

    Tom wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:37 AM:

    " Barack Obama was just elected the next president of the united states and the vicious, divisive attacks on Palin continue. Why? What has happened to our country? For the first time in my life, I am extremely ashamed of many Americans in our country. "

    Wasillagilrl wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:34 AM:

    " It is nice to have a newpaper in Alaska that can still be postive. When is the frontiersman going to take over that large newspaper in Anchorage? "

    sueinmn wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:01 AM:

    " So much for "field skinning a donkey" as daddy Palin so boldly claimed would be done. Great concession speech by McCain but Palins both looked hateful. Her sinister lies lost the election! "

    Debbie - Florida wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:42 AM:

    " First of all you can have Sara back and please keep her. John McCain didn't take some of the red States that the Republicans always take and have for years because of Sara. So I guess the Republicans didn't want her either. You need to wake up and take a good look at your Gov. She charges you to drive forty miles to sleep at her house, She charges you to take her children to places they were not even invited to, how about your tax dollars going to build her house? Wake up people and look into all this. "

    Ms. Lower 48 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:38 AM:

    " She's all yours, Alaska.

    Thank God. "

    Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:37 AM:

    " What we are hoping for is a Republican party that gets absolutely torn apart by a fight between Romney and Palin.

    Look at the demographics that cleaned little Gidget's clock last night. Under 30, Hispanics, Blacks ... she can do nothing to dent those groups and as long as the R's keep trying with the pseudo religious hypocrisy and insult the nation by running someone as ignorant as Palin you doom yourself for more election cycles.

    Palin was a good part of the reason you lost. Don't try to insult us again. "

    Holly wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:22 AM:

    " I didn't think I could stand one more day of listening to Sarah Palin lying to America and deliberately distorting President-Elect's record. His election shows that the people down here in the lower 48 can be fooled some of the time
    ( Bush) but not all of the time. Please keep her up there in Alaska. We have had enough of the hate and fear that she
    espoused on the trail. I guess I should thank her: McCain's choice of her said volumes about his judgement. Thank God that America saw through the lies and hate mongering. "

    alaskaking wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:15 AM:

    " We all know Sarah Palin was completely inexperienced to go to D.C. She needs to be home raising her children and I hope she now realizes her political career is ov-a. "

    America votes wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:08 AM:

    " Two things did not help Sarah Palin. The politics of hate and division are over and un American and Sarah Palin was simply not qualified for the job.

    If that is who she comes back as in 2012, she will be nothing more than a minor distraction that has to think beyond the party dogma and gimmicks of the right. "

    Joe Six Pack from NY wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:38 AM:

    " Life is much different down here in the lower 48. As you learned, a 72 yr old man does not have his finger on the pulse of today's society. Plucking this woman out of virtual obscurity (sorry Alaska) because she had boobs and he wanted to capitalize on Hillary Clinton disenfranchised voters was laughable - especially when she started talking. Her make-it-up-as-you-go ideology might be cute for the hockey rink but average intelligence says otherwise. Good luck with her. PLEASE enjoy her all to yourselves! "

    Alice wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:27 AM:

    " Sarah has made a sucker out of all of us.
    Now that she went big time in the lower 48, she will act like she's just plain Sarah, but she will look down of everyone else and think she is better.

    No one seems to have the guys to tell her to put her kids before her career.
    Maybe has she done that, Bristol would not be pregnant. Those other girls and that baby need her to stay home and be a mom. And she needs to stop playing the sexist card everytime someone catch her in the wrong. "

    Missy from Mississippi wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:16 AM:

    " Wasilla, I have never seen anyone fight as hard as Gov. Sarah Palin did during this election. I am so proud of her and so proud of Wasilla and Alaska for electing a governor whose heart is America's heart. Please welcome her back with open arms and never let her forget how many hearts and lives she touched during this election. She has a fire and a passion that evokes love and appreciation for our American freedoms. Sarah and her family are America personified and we feel in love with the Palins during this election. "

    Lindy wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:03 AM:

    " Sarah can forget running in 2012.
    No one will forget how she and McCain tried to destroy this country, which could have lead to tragedy.
    She and McCain fed the mind of sick, racist, anti-semetic supporters.
    And that gave them an excuse to get violent.
    If one of their nutjobs do anything to harm Senator Obama or his family, it will be the fear and hate started by Palin and McCain. You two have no decency, you have no shame. "

    Anna wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:53 AM:

    " Sarah Palin sould her soul to the devil.
    She aun a campaign of fear and hate.

    If she would have stood strong as a christian and maverick, she would have told the campaign people she will campaign on the issues, not hate.

    I have a lot of Jewish family in Florida and they told me her speeches remind them of Hitler's speeches of hate and fear when he was trying to get people to hate Jews.
    And then she pandered to us which seem phony.
    So Jewish people decided they wouldn't vote for her. "

    The people wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:53 AM:

    " the states have spoken and we are not willing to let Sarah Palin run anything please take your Gov Alaska Peace "

    Patriot wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:39 AM:

    " PALIN-HUCKABEE 2012 "

    George G. wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:29 AM:

    " Hello Alaskins: Thank you for a candidate that has such great class. Be proud of her. Thanks you, George G (of Effort, PA) -- 11/05/2008. "

    EMB wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:52 AM:

    " China Doll needs to go back to Alaska and as a mother - go home and cook her mush - she might be a better mother to her five children. "

    Duluth MN wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM:

    " I actually felt sorry for Palin (in the beginning) I felt McCain was using her to get the Christian Vote. I knew she was not ready for VP and although I was a Republican up until this election. I am a Christian myself, but Sarah disappointed my beyond belief...her slander and outright lies were shameful. Alaska, you can have Sarah back and please keep her. "

    Todd wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM:

    " JP: I don't know where people get their information or why they readily embrace smears and negative campaigning. Grow up, inform yourself, be serious about the things that matter for this country. Your arguments against Obama are false and most of all are lame lines to criticize your president, disguise your bigotry and hide behind your blatant ignorance. Please stop following rumors. Politics are part real part theater. If you don't understand the difference, please save us the pain to read your opinions. He is not muslim, he is not a terrorist, was born in Hawaii, he will drill.. youread. "

    John Tuebner wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:20 AM:

    " Well,we all knew we would get her back, it was unanimous nobody else wanted her, but do we really have to keep her !!!! "

    Leah TEXAS wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:58 PM:

    " People of Alaska-
    Please help Ms. Palin realize that she is not up to the job of holding a national office. Please keep her up there in Alaska! McCain 'used' her to get the 'Hillary' and 'womens' vote and it did not work. It did not work because Ms. Palin is not intelligent enough to be any where near the White House.
    I am sure she does fine there in Alaska, but that is not good enough to be in D.C. "

    Betty wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:35 PM:

    " I am deeply sorrowful that John McCain/Sarah Palin did not win. I will be thankful for their speeches and the wise words they gave America as they campaigned.
    As an American I will pray for our president elect...he will need all of your prayers...and so does American "

    JUST ME IN THE USA wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:33 PM:

    " THANK GOD! ! ! THANK GOD ! ! THANK GOD ! !

    NOW, WILL YOU PLEASE TAKE BACK YOUR GOVERNOR.

    THE MAJORITY OF THE USA HAS SPOKEN AND WE ARE HAPPY, YOU BETHCHA! "

    Oops wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:25 PM:

    " jp - Obama didn't feel wearing some $5. flag pin on his lapel made him patriotic. Get over the BLING! I don't wear our flag either and haven't missed voting since 1968 so you going to call me unpatriotic also?? It's not about jewelry, the rest of your accusations are bunk! You must watch FOX News.

    The Republicans lost on Aug. 29th the day Palin was put on the ticket. I really hate to see her return. "

    janet wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:18 PM:

    " jp what planet are you on-obama is no less patriotic then any other american. why would he salute a flag-he is not military-i have personally seen him place his right hand on his heart-i myself do not salute the flag.i have heard him say the pledge and at every function of his i have witnessed the national anthem being sung proudly. don't be a sore loser! "

    another Note wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:04 PM:

    " I didnt' vote for her either and I also will never vote for her. Maverick! hahaha that the biggest joke around the world.!
    Maverick Maverick Maverick Mavrick.

    We Mavericks! "

    leap2three wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:46 PM:

    " "The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly." - John McCain

    America's final "hail Mary" pass on Palin: We're going long on sending her back to Alaska!

    Godspeed. "

    Not wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:44 PM:

    " I didn't vote for her and McCain this time and I won't ever vote for her. She's a slimey dimwit with the backing of Dianne Keller. What more does one have to say. The only reason Keller was backing her so much was she hoped to get a job. The best thing Palin could do to earn my vote would be to distance herself as far away from Keller as possible. In fact, she should send Keller to Russia where Sarah can keep an eye on her from her window. "

    Vickie Mackie wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:42 PM:

    " I feel confused and disallusioned!! All day long I worried if I would make it back to Wasilla in time to vote. I did make it back in time to vote. But even though the polls were still open, i here our new president elect going to make his acceptance speech! So my vote was a waste of time! Tell me why i should vote! "

    jp wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:37 PM:

    " keep in mind:
    the population has elected a person who will not salute our flag, will not say our pledge of alliegance, and disregards our national anthem!!!
    if that is leading by example, what are we in for??? "

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