Local Voters React to Sarah Palin's Speech
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Posted: 7:48 PM Sep 4, 2008
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 Reporter: Bill Murray
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IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Just a week ago, many people were completely unfamiliar with the name "Sarah Palin."

On Thursday, however, they were talking about the Alaska governor's speech accepting the Republican nomination for vice president of the United States.

At the Peddler restaurant in Ironton, Ohio, customers were talking Thursday about the impact of Palin’s speech on the campaign.

"I was very impressed," said Juanita Southers, who supported Hillary Clinton.

Ruth Langer, who was having lunch with her daughter, said she is perplexed by the election choices – both on the Democratic and Republican sides.

"From the time I was able to vote, I have never not voted," she said. "I don't know who to vote for this time. I don't know if it's worth going to the polls. That's depressing."

Jennifer Barton, meanwhile, said she was very impressed by Palin.

"I felt negative about it when he just up and did that," she said of McCain’s choice of Palin as a running mate. "Nobody knew who she was. After listening to her and what she feels she can do for the American people, I'm impressed."

Palin’s next big test will be the first week of October when she debates the Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Posted by: Lol@ron on Oct 15, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Ron:We hillbillies here in Ohio and all of our families across the tristate happen like Palin.. and her accent.. WE are here all over OHIO and we will vote!.. for McCain and Palin.. PUt that in your Acorn crackpipe and smoke it baby.. then go and bow down to Obama, Farrakhan, and Allah. We will just be hanging on to our guns and our religion... see you in ARMAGEDDON.. BRING IT ON!
Posted by: OHIO4Mccain on Oct 15, 2008 at 01:26 PM
I watch Fox.. and I watch YOu tube.. with Farrakhan.. calling Obama the messaiah.. and says that he.. is Jesus Christ.. NO Obama! NO Islamic leaders in the whitehouse.. If you say Fox lies then watch Farrakhan on you tube.. if you dare..
Posted by: james on Sep 11, 2008 at 03:44 PM
OMG you people are so missinformed. truth is Obama is trying to help and you all think McCain really cares, what a joke. I have watched and listened to both sides (which is more than some of you people)and Obama gives you an outline of what he plans to do, where as all McCain/Palin can do is bash. thats Bushes way of doin things more of the same. and I thought the amercain people would be smarter than to vote for another republican. If McCain in god help us all. It will be the end of the americain dream as we know it, unless you make 5 million a year. by the way you know a lobbiest runs his campain, huh I thought he was against lobbiest. so much for the truth huh. Obama 08
Posted by: Lori on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:52 AM
I am anonymous Sep 8. I did put my name on it. Idont know how it became anonymous. I stand behind what I said. It is unacceptable for the American people to vote in ignorance when we have computers where we can look up the issues and verify them. Go to TAX POLICY CENTER and compare Obama and McCains proposals. Look for independant sites who dont have a dog in the fight to get your information. VOTE INFORMED wether Democrat/Republican/Mountain Party/Independent/Libertarian. on't perpetuate lies. You are as bad as the original liers.
Posted by: Amber on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:07 AM
All of you complaining about gas prices better check Obama's plan to increase gas prices! He also wants NEW taxes on natual resource consumption...water, heating gas, electricity) Also he wants to tax OUR retirement accounts. AND the worst thing is that he wants to put NEW taxes to pay for socialized medicine so that we can receive the same level of medical care as other third world countries!
Posted by: Rhonda on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Annoyomous?? I put my name behind the statement I made why did you not do the same?? Stand up for what you believe in and be proud. It is your American right that John McCain fought to protect!!!
Posted by: Palin power! on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:58 PM
I think this may be my favorite election since Palin is in it! WOW! Watch out America! A woman VP....LOVE it!!! And I am NOT a feminist! I am a stay at home mother!
Posted by: to anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:17 PM
You poor thing. It is very sad to see such a miserable and angry person. There is medicine for that. We will all pray for you. And you should check the sources I listed. They will explain in black and white and I am not a Buckeye...the message was directed towards another comment who was kind and wanted more info. What's wrong with Buckeyes?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:34 PM
To Democrats for McCain. Obama didn't put his hand over his heart for the National Anthem, not the Pledge of Allegience. If you don't want to support Obama thats fine but do it informed. I am sick of you all being so ignorant. If the shoe were on the other foot, how would yu get me to vote for Hilliary when I didn't want to see the Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton dinasty. I voted for Kerry, not because I liked him, but because he was the lesser of 2 evils. I swear, if it turns out Obama loses this election because of ignorant Democrats like you, I will vote Libertarian from the next election on. You all are afraid of Islamic Extremist, but have no problem with Christian extremists such as Palin, Penticostal. Ib the bible I read it says , no-one will speak in tongues unless there is an interpreter there from God, to prove it is from God and not the deveil. Inheritance tax only effects above 5 million dollars you Buckeye uniformed person.
Posted by: sources on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:09 PM
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues.taxes.html http://www.elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed taxes http://www.bulletin.aarp.org/your world/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html http://www.blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/ http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain it is all there black and white...
Posted by: to Buckeye on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I wanted to kindly forward to you the sources of my info. This is OMGhowsad again... First of all, I will elaborate a bit. Under Obama, 28% on profit of all home sales. This means that if you sell your house, and make profit, 28% of your money will be gone for taxes. This is called the Capital Gains Tax. Under McCain, 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home. This means no change. Next is the Dividend Tax. Under McCain, NO CHANGE. Under Obama 39.6%. This means that if you have any money in retirement of IRAs or mutual funds or COLLEGE funds, you would be paying 40% of the money earned in taxes. It is predicted that raising taxes will crash the stock market and essentially do nothing to cut the deficit. Under Obama, ALL taxes for everyone could almost double. The inheritance tax is another one that Obama is trying to get us with..he wants to restore the inheritance tax. Many families would lose homes and businesses in their family for years. McCain:0%. sources next mess.
Posted by: Moms for Palin on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:57 PM
I am a mother and a Democrat and I will vote for McCain/Palin. I was thinking about not voting at all...but since Palin is in the race...I am super pumped!!!! She is so amazing!!!!! I love it!!
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I agree with your comment "Our fathers and grandfathers and ancestors did not fight for America and our freedom for us to all become communists". But, "Democrats for Mccain and Palin" how many rights have we lost during eight years of Bush? Look what Danny (taxation without representation) Jones and his little puppets have done to the working men and woman of Charleston. I might not be that impressed with Obama but I sure have learned over the years what the republicans think of the working men and woman of this country. If the republicans had their way the working class would be getting paid in scrip and shopping at the company store.
Posted by: cp on Sep 8, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Bunch of biggots. Rather vote for a man two steps from the grave and a nobody governor picked because she's his last hope. Lots of luck with that. I will vote for the ticket which best represents hope for the future of our children and grandchildren,for the ticket that will save our retirements, give everyone healthcare, clean up economy and bring jobs back here. I will NOT vote for a ticket that represents tax breaks for big oil and co. moving jobs over seas. I will NOT vote for a ticket that is more worried about being declared the WINNEr of a war that wasn't ours to fight. I WILL HOWEVER vote for the ticket that represents equal education opportunities for ALL RACES within this great country,for the ticket that doesn't owe any favors to big oil. I will vote for the ticket that will make the USA a respected member of the global community. I will vote for Obama-Biden because they understand global-social responsibilty.to the people and the environment.Obama 08
Posted by: Get Real on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Frank...how can you say she's untouched by scandal? She's been a governor for less than 2 years and is already under investigation by a bipartisan committee for ethics violations (she fired the state police commissioner when he wouldn't fire her brother in law for personal reasons). When she was mayor of Wassila she tried to fire the librarian for refusing to ban books. She's as corrupt as they come. And for the comments under that...please do you research! Obama did NOT refuse to say the Pledge, that is silly. And he's NOT going to take away your right to say "under god." As for the flag pin, do YOU wear one every day? Don't base your vote on a cheap piece of costume jewelry that is 98% likely to have been made in CHINA!
Posted by: Frank on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I must admit I was pretty down about the Presidential race and was considering not voting in this race, but when Palin was chosen I got pumped. What more could you ask for than someone who has had experience running a business, a city, a state and more importantly a family. She is the only candidate who has ever been the head of anything. Why do you think that only governors have been President since JFK. I only hope that McCain doesn't seek a second term so she can be Pres. She is untouched by scandal, has uncovered corruption in both parties and will do more than talk about energy independence. Our current corrupt system of gov't doesn't want to solve these problems. I just hope she doesn't get corrupted by Washington and can help give us the government we deserve.
Posted by: coal miners for McCain/Palin on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:11 AM
As coal mining families,we HAVE to vote for McCain and Palin. I am a Democrat registered. I will vote Republican for the first time. Obama will not be good for America. He is not good for us church folks either. He is going to take away our rights to say under God. And he is going to make everyone get healthcare but it will make everyone have bad insurance. Oh he is scary. Help us vote for the man who is for us and for the USA UNDER GOD.
Posted by: Democrats for Mccain and Palin on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:06 AM
I am a Democrat voting for McCain and Palin. I am a proud Hillary supporter. I just do not think that Obama is ready to lead a country. Maybe in later years but even then he is so unpatriotic....will not put hand over heart and say under God with pledge of allegiance...will not wear flag pin. Our fathers and grandfathers and ancestors did not fight for America and our freedom for us to all become communists. If you do your research, McCain is actually more like a Democrat, which is why so many conservatives do not like him. If you vote for them for no other reason at all...do it because a lot of Republicans are not crazy about him either. If Obama gets elected too...Hillary will not be able to run in four years. And all of the politicians want you to think they understand about struggling families...do you really think they struggle financially? The answer is no. So vote under God...and for the USA...Democrat or Republican.
Posted by: Ron on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:57 AM
As for Palin, the case is clear: we must never elect someone with that "Fargo" accent. Ecccch!
Posted by: northern exposure on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:53 AM
i nave read most comments here,and it looks like a lot of buckeyes posted,must be that northern exposure,thickens their pea brains.you vote mccain and you deserve everything you DONT get.
Posted by: obama 08 on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:41 AM
those republicans like to blow smoke up peoples butts,always have.always will.i wouldnt trust one ae far as i could throw him/her.goooooooo democrats
Posted by: k on Sep 7, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Palin's skeletons are coming out and then McCain wont have a chance. Shes as tight with big oil as Bush.Comes off as a bully to me. If republicans think she's their best shot then better luck next time. And to the idiots that remark about obama not being an american name, neither is mine or yours.We have german, italian, irish, french, spanish, greek, and many other origins of our names!He's as american as you or i. Can't believe the ignorance i have read here. educate yourselves with information, question it's reliabilty and truthfulness, and make an educated guess as to who will do the best job for the next four years.can't be much worse.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I am a democrat that will not be voting for Obama. He is useless. The only reason people will vote for him is to prove a black man can be president. Thats fine. Lets just wait til the black man deserves it. This one does NOT! Don't vote to prove a point...vote what you believe. Get over the color of his skin and listen to what he has to say. I did and I'm voting for McCain.
Posted by: Doesn't Matter. on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Does it matter who wins? Can either one repair the damage Bush has done to this country?
Posted by: McCain Voter on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:37 PM
To: anon on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:06 PM YOU SAID JUST EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING...Obama isn't even an AMERICAN name. I'm red, white, and blue. If you can't say ONE NATION UNDER GOD and IN GOD WE TRUST, then go do something else.
Posted by: No Muslim on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:33 PM
To Graydon on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:46 PM...you sound so smart why don't you run for President because the choices we have are terrible! you are probably one of the people who are not working.
Posted by: Buckeye on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:03 PM
To omg how sad: Can you show me where you got your information on increasing taxes and paying 28% of the earnings of the sale on real estate? I am not necessarily doubting you. I am in the process of doing my own research, and I can't find where I'm going to be taxed more since I don't make more than $250,000. I also think the LA Times quoted Obama's capital gains tax at 15% for profits under $250,000 and 20% for profits over $250K.
Posted by: Lori on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Go to Tax Policy Center on the web. Middle class will do better under Obama, with an increase of apx. $2500 per family. Under McCain, an increase of apx. $1100 dollars. The wealthy will fair best under McCain by personal wealth from tax credits of 3 times the average citizen. This is trickle down economics. It just seems to me, 95% of us with more money in our pockets, spending in the market place, would spur the economy more. As far as Palin, how will she resolve the issue when McCain cuts the resources for people with disabled children. It seems to me that they need a little help. This is one of those so-called entitlement programs. I don't know about ya'll, But I don't mind a portion of my taxes going to help families like that. Deregulation,since Bush, of markets has caused the problems we face. What happened to corporate integrity? If we don't turn this around, our grandchildren will be asking, "What was the middle class?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I am really sick of people saying that Obama is only helping the people who do not want to work. McCain sees middle class as people who make less than 5million a year. That's not middle class. With McCain the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. If your middle class and you vote for McCain you get what you deserve.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Gun control is about stopping criminals from getting more powerful weapons than the police. The last time I checked you don't go deer hunting with Ak's and uzis.
Posted by: Jassmin on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Sarah Palin does not have enough experience,She can't control her own children's behavior and I believe she is the wrong pick. It is not enough to stand at a podium with a pretty face, a tight bun and attack the opposite party. She needs to step off and go and stay in Alaska-and not FORCE her young daughter into a marriage she nore her b/friend are ready for.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:12 PM
To Rhonda.... I work 48 hours a week. My husband works 60 hours a week and we are both voting for Obama/Biden. You republicans are always preaching "family values" well families now have to work such long hours to make it that they can't spend enough time with their children. The price of gas, food, baby formula, clothes, your utilities has all skyrocketed. Your comment was an idiotic one and I hope does not reflect the views of the rest of this country. Most people do not want something for free but atleast would like it to be affordable for everyday people. People who are making less than 5 million dollars a year, which is who John McCain refers to as middle class.
Posted by: KC on Sep 7, 2008 at 02:59 PM
I am so thrilled with John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin for VP. John McCain should have been president in 2000 instead of Bush and now is his time. He is a true honorable respectable man who has given everything he's got to his country. They make me proud!
Posted by: way to go!!!!!!! on Sep 7, 2008 at 01:13 PM
I would like to say that I am completely energized and soooo excited about Sarah Palin and McCain!!!! I come from a long line of Democrats in my family...and I can say that they are ALL voting for McCain/Palin...as are all of my friends who are Democrats. I am a Republican...first generation in my family...but I know if Obama gets in as our president...he will take away all of our hard earned money and give it to people who do not want to work.
Posted by: omg how sad on Sep 7, 2008 at 01:10 PM
I was reading some of the comments left on this story and I was amazed. It is very simple to determine who you would like for president. Are you for abortion? Are you for increased taxes? Are you for gun control and allowing the only people to have guns are the criminals? Would you like to get government health care...meaning that ALL of us would have this very mediocre health care. Are you for raising the taxes...on real estate? Would you like to sell your own home and have to pay 28% of the earnings on the sale...YOUR money! Would your rather have someone in office whose husband got a DUI at 22? Or would your rather have our president be one who not only did a lot of cocaine in his younger days BUT also never denied that he sold it? Would you like to have someone who has passed the test over and over and over about his love of his country? Or would you prefer to have someone who is taking their first test? We are going to be a "scratched and dented" nation under Obama.
Posted by: Buckeye on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:57 PM
So what is McCain/Palin? Palin mocked Obama's community organizing activities in her speech, yet McCain says on Face the Nation today that it was an honorable activity. I like McCain as a politician, although I disagree with his policies. However, Palin is cut out of the Bush/Cheney/Rove cloth, and it rallies the same base that put us in the situation we're in now. I'm sure the far right loves her, but I hope the independents realize that she is the same divisive-type politician that we have in office now.
Posted by: cee on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:03 PM
whats the argument, Is either side really gonna help the middle class and poor, are we gonna have more food on the table or gas in our cars, money in our wallets? no , but Im sure they will!
Posted by: Amanda on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:09 AM
The one thing I heard when I listened to the Palin speech was reality, not perfection. I could see parts of my life and my friends in what she is saying and going through. I have a very good friend who has a disabled child and she said that the things she said about making the world a better more understanding place made her cry because no president or vp before has had this type of challenge. I am a registered democrat and I have very many fears about the candidates that are running on my parties ticket. He has not proven himself in the heat of battle, both actual war and in the decision making arenas. I can log on to any information site and see what both McCain and Palin have done in their terms. Granted it may not always be pretty or what I would have liked for them to do, but it is there. Both have proved themselves to be steadfast when the chips are down. I fear that if Obama gets into office what our troops will face upon return home, what we will face.
Posted by: rhonda on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Those who dont want to work will vote Obama because they are always lurking for something free. Did your parents not teach you anything?? Nothing is free. It does have a price tag at who's expense?? At what expense?? Who we will be indebted to?? People you had better think about this. Educated or not I am not seeing many educated responses. Get emotion out of it and use your logical cognitive ability. Use it or lose it.
Posted by: james on Sep 7, 2008 at 07:35 AM
lol can you believe it people trying to blame bill clinton for the problems our country is haveing, thats the funniest thing i have ever heard. The mans not been in office in 8 years, and if i can remember gas was pretty reasonable 9 years ago.
Posted by: hello on Sep 7, 2008 at 06:14 AM
McCain-Palin 08!!!!
Posted by: Heather on Sep 7, 2008 at 02:14 AM
I was a Clinton supporter from the get-go until she quit the race. Palin is as fake as the purses sold on 16th street. HAHA Abortion rights are a big issue for me and she is anti-abortion... she is female and anti-abortion...she said she doesn't like "earmarking" and will be against it.. one look at the records will show how MUCH MONEY she got from earmarking. I never thought in a million years that I would vote for Obama.... and I have to say that I have been agreeing with the woman who says she doesn't see the point in voting this time.. Oh my lord.. I hate to say it.. but if I do vote.. it'll probably be for Obama now. I also didn't think there was anyone worse than Obama til Palin came around. She is the worst representation of a woman because she doesn't stand for women's rights and she is just a female trying to "fit in" with the boys and will obviously do anything to do so. The republicans decided to throw this one away, I guess.
Posted by: Old Professional on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:35 AM
To What a Joke and DD …a Masters Degree does not equal intelligence. I work with “degreed” professors and know this is a fact. Now, to DD, if a person chooses not to participate in the election process then that person should never complain about the economy, or any decision or bill voted into law. I believe that some folks stating their opinions have read too many posts from angry bloggers, of which both parties are guilty, written to voters who do not agree with their ideology. I have relatives who live in Haines, AK and the majority of voters there love Governor Palin. I also read the online Alaskan newspapers. The TV networks are more favorable to Senator Obama; their persuasion is subtle, but it is there in each broadcast. Do not believe movie stars or talk show hosts...read all legitimate articles available, then listen, listen, listen. Do not follow the crowd, do not let others tell you how to cast your ballot, trust yourself and make your own decision, but please vote.
Posted by: Buckeye on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:06 AM
To What a joke and IQ TEST, I couldn't agree with you more. As for Palin, haven't we had ENOUGH of someone in the White House that believes in creationism, doubts global warming, and thinks that being average is an asset? It's unfortunate that Americans always want and claim to be the best in everything, but when it comes to our leaders, we often prefer average people over the best and brightest. I realize that our fear of talented people is rooted in our justifiable fear of aristocracy, but we need to be intelligent and diligent enough to decipher the critical difference between the two.
Posted by: Tony on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Wow, what a breath of fresh air in this election. Way to go Mr. McCain. Once again the democrats are whining and showing their double standards. I thought the liberals were the one's for women's rights? Oh I forgot that's only for the feminatzis! Here is a respectful God-fearing, beautiful mother of 5 children who loves her family but she also holds true to the sanctity of life. This has put her on the blacklist of the democratic NOW organization. I hope our country has enough sense not to repeat the same old pattern of the carter and clinton years, you know, we get tired of "normal" so some yahoo democrat gets put in the White House for a few years, destroys the military, economy, and moral values of the country then they wise up and elect a Republican to come in and clean up the mess! Lets not go around this mountain again! John McCain has proven his love and devotion to the people of the USA. He deserves a chance to serve in this high office. VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!!
Posted by: KC on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I think Sarah Palin is a wonderful addition to McCain's ticket. If Obama wasn't smart enough to pick a woman, McCain was. She was fantastic at the Republican convention and she makes me proud to be an American, you go girl!
Posted by: anon on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Obama isn't even an AMERICAN name. I'm red, white, and blue. If you can't say ONE NATION UNDER GOD and IN GOD WE TRUST, then go do something else.
Posted by: Ron on Sep 6, 2008 at 09:46 PM
"Hi I'm Peggy Hill. This is my husband Hank. And I love to shoot innocent animals; therefore I am a Republican."
Posted by: DD on Sep 6, 2008 at 09:39 PM
I'm not voting, period.
Posted by: MMG on Sep 6, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Politics are politics. I think all of them are corrupt in their own ways. It really doesn't matter what party you belong to, it's the man (or woman) that counts. Anyways, how about the people that we elect that are supposed to represent our states that are supposed to be a part of the whole checks & balances at the center of it all? It's not just the president we have to worry about, we got to worry about the others we elect into Congress. You can dig dirt on anybody and both candidates, like all of the ones every time we go to elect a President, give out empty promises. Remember, because we do have checks & balances you can't blame Bush 100% on how our country is right now. We need a complete overhaul on ALL of our elected officials. Bush is his own man, the same with McCain and Obama. But, who really listens to the people of America? None, because it is up to the people we elect into Congress to relay the message. But the people don't say anything.
Posted by: What a joke on Sep 6, 2008 at 03:43 PM
I have more education than Sara Palin. She has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from an Idaho College--that's it. She was mayor of a town with 7,000 people. Obama has a bachelor's in Politial Science, and a law degree from HARVARD!!! Plus he taught law for many years, worked to improve poor people's lives, was a state senator before becoming a US Senator. There is NO COMPARISON between him and Palin. For the McCain camp to even suggest they are in the same ballpark is laughable. Anyone DUMB ENOUGH to vote for this crazy woman deserves what they get. She does not believe global warming is man-made, wants creationim taught in public schools, thinks polar bears should not be an endangered spieces, is under investigation for ethics violations, etc. When she became mayor she fired anyone who didn't agree with her and imposed a rule that nobody could talk to the media without her approval. Google her before you make up your mind. Educate yourselves.
Posted by: Aman on Sep 6, 2008 at 03:30 PM
WV hates to work so they vote republician.
Posted by: IQ TEST on Sep 6, 2008 at 02:24 PM
McCain still lives in the 1950's and Palin lives in 1200AD. Can we not see who the most intelligent canidate is for 2008? OBAMA would put them to shame in an IQ test. Don't we want someone smarter than ourselves behind the wheel people?
Posted by: J. on Sep 6, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Sarah has a history of corruption - she fits right in with the Republican Party. When she was mayor she tried to have the town librarian fired because she refused to ban books that Sarah wanted censored. As governor, she tried to use her power to have her brother-in-law (a trooper) fired. She was a member of a group that wanted Alaska to SECEDE from the United States - and that, in my book, is borderline treason. Look beyond the pretty family and see the REAL Sarah Palin.
Posted by: the diff on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:59 AM
the diff between a pitbull and a soccer mom?,,,,,,hmmmmmmm i think she resembles one....lol......obama08
Posted by: Rob on Sep 6, 2008 at 08:24 AM
To SCAM GALORE. Change? If you are so worried about change and Obama is preaching change. Why o Why did Obama choose a running mate who is a staunch democrat and Washington insider? That sure doesn't look like change to me! Looks like Obama picked the same old same old in Biden.
Posted by: Rhonda on Sep 6, 2008 at 07:51 AM
INDEPENDENT...GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU!!! SUGGESTING THAT SARAH PALIN IS THE REASON HER CHILD HAS DOWNS SYNDROME IS CRUEL AND HEARTLESS. THANK GOD YOUR ARE NOT RUNNING FOR OFFICE. WE WOULD ALL BE SCREWED.
Posted by: Graydon on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:46 PM
You people that say you are voting for Mclair and Plair,are either lazy,won't look up facts,sheep doing what others want you to do because you can't make up your own mind,or the fanatic religious fascists that seem to have hijacked the republican party,or maybe just stupid.
Posted by: Mr. Rational Thinker on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:09 PM
To 'Don't get fooled again', well Mr. rational thinker, you better check your facts, Obama wasn't even in the US Senate when they voted to go to war in Iraq. He has said that he 'would have voted against it' not that he did vote against it...two different things!
Posted by: JG on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I am not impressed by Palin or McCain. This country cannot take another republican as president. Politicans have no clue about how regular people struggle to live. They all say what they think you want to hear til they get into office then do what ever they want. John McCain is going to be another George Bush Jr.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:14 PM
To Ha: I agree that people should not bring up her parenting skills but only because it makes them look like idiots. But, I think the problem people have is that her life does not reflect her stance on political and social policies. It's kind of like Dick Cheney. He was anti gay rights with a daughter who is a lesbian. Very hypocritical.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:02 PM
To Give me a break. John McCain has voted with George W 97% of the time. Say what you will about Obama but the fact remains that George Bush is a terrible president and if McBush gets elected it will be nothing more than a third Bush term. It is hard to tell who McCain will have us at war with. "Fight with me" He screamed that four or five times on his speech. And "Drill baby drill" That's the answer to all of our problems alright. Fighting and drilling. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: P on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:46 PM
ANYONE THAT HAS KIDS SHOULD KNOW YOU CANN'T GO EVERY WHERE THEY GO. AND THEY WILL MAKE THERE OWN DECIONS AND SOMETIMES THEY MAKE CHOICES WE DON'T AGREE WITH. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT IS THAT WE STAND BY THEM AND NOT TRY TO HIDE IT OR GET RID OF IT LIKE SOME PEOPLE WOULD DO. IT A REAL PERSON. WAKE UP KIDS DO THINGS WE DON'T APPROVE. ALSO VOTE FOR THE PERSON NOT THE PARTY.
Posted by: HA on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:21 PM
You people who keep talking about her teenage daughter being pregnant really need to open your eyes. It's 2008. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with her parenting skills! Kids will be kids, and teenagers especially will find any way to do what they want to do. They cannot be stopped! Seriously, watch the national news, kids these days are having sex before puberty. It has nothing to do with parenting, our nation has just gone way downhill in the past decade. Nobody is caring enought about the important issues in life.
Posted by: RN on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:48 PM
JZ, guess who voted with McCain about 90% of the time...Obama. The Senate votes on trivial things, like congratulating the Super Bowl, World Series, and Olympic champions, frequently. Those votes are included in that 90% stat, which is just plain silly, and shouldn't be considered.
Posted by: Dumb Comment on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:20 PM
If Bill can't control himself how could we have expected him to control the Country. If Jimmy couldn't control Billy, how could we expect him to control the Country (we'll he didn't really)...my point is; that comment about her not controlling her daughter is as stupid as these are.
Posted by: i watched on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:34 PM
i watched and they didnt impress me one bit.obama has my vote.
Posted by: Hey JZ on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:24 PM
If you could type or talk right then maybe we would listen to you. And if all you have is that you are racist if you dont vote for Obama then you are an idiot start talking about facts if you want people to listen to you. Just because you dont like Obama dosent mean you are a racist.
Posted by: jim on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:20 PM
GOOD POST JZ. OBAMA ALL THE WAY.
Posted by: Aj on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Where are you going to get your welfare and ssi checks from if McCain gets in? Theres no more money and 700,000 have lost thier jobs just this month. Idiots wake up we are going down and stupid people like you are the reason. Wait maybe your not stupid maybe you think if you keep another Bush in there will not be any jobs and then your lazy a!!es will not have to work.
Posted by: JZ on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:13 PM
NOMCCAIN
Posted by: About time someone said it on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I've had enough.Enough of the Dems whining!Let me give you some facts.Jobs: Bill Clinton voted in NAFTA and Hillary, in her book, said it was his greatest work. Budget: Bill Clinton DID NOT balance the budget.Newt Gingrich and the Republicans balanced it through the "Contract with America" and the Welfare Reform Act-which they had to continually pressure Bill into signing. Economy: There is NO recession. Look at the numbers economic growth has continued for the last 8 years; despite a war.Gas is up, but that's because the Dems won't let us seek an alternative(our oil, nuclear, etc.) War: Call it what you want, use any excuse you want, but under the Republican policies, we HAVE NOT been attacked on this soil again. If Bill had done something but idle threats, we may not have seen the first one. World Opinion: Thanks to Bill's idle threats, the world did not like us, they just didn't respect us. That respect is back. Dem Congress: Have done NOTHING constructive-check the approvals.
Posted by: Independant on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:08 AM
If Sarah Palin were such a qualified individual I think her family life would be in check a little more. she has a kid with downs syndrome, and another 17 year old who is pregnant.?!?!? I was saddened by the way they kept showing her family onstage during the speech as If they were being used as pawns. that was so staged I cannot believe anyone actually fell for that. If she wasnt the least bit attractive she would not be where she is today. PERIOD!!!! Her whiny voice sends shivers down my spine worse than nails on a chalkboard ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Posted by: Democrat on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Our house is comprised of 2 democrats both which will vote for republicans come the election. Party only goes so far and in our opinion they did not give us anyone worthy of voting for.
Posted by: Vicky on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:09 AM
McCain and Palin has experience and will make change happen! Obama is telling us what we want to hear but he has NO supporting evidence that he has ever changed anything! They will get my vote! I ask that everyone research facts and listen closely to the debates.
Posted by: Pain on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Her tone reminded me why I got divorced.
Posted by: McCain is more of the same on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Hey "Obama is a scam," It's not the same 'ol when we've had 8 years of incompetent Republican leadership! Change means something different than throwing the US into an unfounded war, big tax breaks for big corporations and an "every man for themselves" mentality. By this I mean Bush and other neo-cons want to privatize Social Security and risk millions of people's retirement savings so he can pad the pockets of his conserative interests. Don't be fooled by McCain and his pick. The only change he'll bring is being the oldest president ever elected. I respect McCain, but c'mon! He's 72, has had cancer TWICE...do we really want someone like Palin running the country in the event McCain dies? This woman has had no real experience. A first term governor of a state that may be the largest BY LAND SIZE, but in terms of people per square mile, it's ranked 47th in the nation. Think about it people! Vote Obama/Biden!!!
Posted by: Daryl on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:30 AM
What a joke and do we need another McBush!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:28 AM
JZ, What language are you speaking?
Posted by: Scams Galore. on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:28 AM
McCain talks about change, but he has voted in agreeance with George W. Bush over 90% of the time. Sarah Palin is already a crook and she's only been in office a year and a half. She was for the bridge to nowhere program and used $3 million to work on it, then, when it became a national embarrassment, she decided that she was against it.... and never returned the money.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:19 AM
obama and gov machin together there kids go to college and party you stave to death and pay out the a## for gas
Posted by: Unhappy and wondering on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:16 AM
I have been so confused and angry about both nominees for President. I don't want four more years or even four more days of what we have right now. I also don't want four years of someone who doesn't stand for anything for more than two minutes. I was just about to the point that I wasn't going to vote for president but after listening to Sarah Palin, I am leaning toward McCain. I am still not 100% sure but I was very impressed with her speach. I will just have to follow both sides and when I walk into the booth in November, I pray the God will give me the wisdom to vote for the lessor of the evils. I only wish there was another option. I am registered as a Democrat but have always followed my heart when it came election time. I am just so uncertain at this point. I believe we need someone in there who can be trusted by the American people as well as the world. WHO IS THAT??? Lord, please help us get America back on the right track.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:55 AM
I think that McCain chose Palin to win more women voters. If y'all can't see that they your fools...I have had enough of the repubs. for awhile. Its time to hear a differnt line.
Posted by: Don't get fooled again! on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Dear Give me a break, I am a rational thinker which is something that the American people are missing in their brains. Rational thinking tells me that when someone attacks someone elses personal character that they are diverting attention away from themselves because they have nothing to offer. Obama voted against the war in IRAQ, remember? Oh, but you probably don't realize that this war had nothing to do with Osama Binladin who killed OUR AMERICANS, who is still plotting and planning to ATTACK US! Oh, yea, and MCCAIN voted for that wrong war and wants to keep pouring in Billions of our AMERICAN $$, MY MONEY, into IRAQ!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE AND STOP DRINKING THE KOOL AID!!
Posted by: CJ on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:27 AM
There is no comparison of Sarah Palin to Hillary Clinton, not in a million years. Her nomination as VP was merely to try to sway Hillary voters to cast their votes for a woman, what shallow thinking. If Palin truly supports family and family values, I fail to understand why she did not think of her daughter first before having her exploited internationally. The young lady is 17, her boyfriend 18, and statistics show they have a lot against them in making a successful marriage under these circumstances. They are children facing adult decisions. As a mother, my priority would have been my children. The past eight years have nearly destroyed this country. Do not be swayed by the pictures the GOP has painted for you. No weapons of mass destruction, thousands dead in Iraq, a failing economy, housing plummeting, jobs lost, borders open, individal freedoms compromised, incredible oil and gas prices, loss of integrity worldwide, and I for one have had enough. It is time for CHANGE!
Posted by: ... on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:25 AM
If Palin can't control her own teenage daughter, how can she be expected to control a country?
Posted by: frank on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:13 AM
NOBAMA
Posted by: Obama is a scam on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Good God, what a lame line; who wrote here speech. Who writes Obama's speeches? Who cares. Truth is, Obama talks about "CHANGE" but the fact is, he voted approximately 97% of the time with his party...that's not change, that's more of the same ole' same ole'...and the Congress approval rating nationally...worse than Bush; something on the order of 6-10%.
Posted by: Give me a break! on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:41 PM
'Don't get fooled again' is a chicken littler...the sky is falling, the sky is falling. Can't you people think on your own? Go forth your man or woman and get yourself a good education, come down out of the hills, study something worthwhile like engineering or medicine and shut the hell up about what the country can do for you...what ever became of that great 'democrap' slogan; What can you do for your Country?
Posted by: james on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Surely you people arent going to to be suckerd in to another 4 years of republicans.
Posted by: JZ on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:34 PM
MCCAIN HAD TO SOMETHING TO SHAKE IT UP,SO HE THOUGHT ABOUT IT FOR A FEW DAYS PICKED PALIN,THEY DIDNT WANT BUSH AT THE RNC,TOO MUCH BAGGAGE AND MCCAIN VOTED WITH BUSH 90% OF THE TIME.PALIN IS UNDER EHICS INVESTGATION,MCCAIN TOO OLD 72,WAR MONGER,PALIN JUST A NOT HARD TO LOOK AT FACE BUT THATS ALL,WHO WROTE THAT SPEECH FOR HER?ALASKA COME NOW.SO VOTE FOR THEM BUT WHEN YOUR JOBS GONE AND BROKE DONT CRY. JUST BECAUSE U CANT BRING YOURSELF TO VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS A BLACK MAN.4 MORE YEARS OF REPUBS WILL BREAK THIS COUNTRY.MCCAIN TELLS NOT THE TRUTH,THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF POWS THEY DONT ALWAYS GO AROUND TALKING ABOUT,HE IS GOING TO START ANOTHER WAR,IF BUSH DONT FIRST.BUSH& CHENEY WORST IN HISTORY JOHN JUST LIKE THEM
Posted by: OHIO on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:52 PM
WAY 2 GO THEY WILL FOR SURE GET MY VOTE. HAPPY DAY
Posted by: voter on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I think that this shows strong character for McCain, This really shows he is ready to take charge should he get elected
Posted by: Don't get fooled again on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:30 PM
All Palin did was slam Obama. Her one liners that were written by McCain speech writers didn't tell me a thing about where she stands on affordable healthcare, national security and global warming. Don't be fooled by tough talk and distorted facts about the other guy. The republicans have one agenda and that is to keep the rich richer, tell you how to live your life, and keep the country divided. Haven't we had enough of that?
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