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CommentGot it fixed now12:30 p.m., OK, looks like we have most of the comments restored, go back over to the MCCain's VP, what do you think? reader forum and have at it.
If you don't see your comment there, we're trying to get it back, I may have to add it by hand later in the day.
If you don't see your comment there, we're trying to get it back, I may have to add it by hand later in the day.
10:10 a.m. update
The Reader Forum asking your thoughts on John McCain's VP has crashed on us, wiping away all the comments made on it, talk about something that gives people reason top specualte about media bias!
The Reader Forum asking your thoughts on John McCain's VP has crashed on us, wiping away all the comments made on it, talk about something that gives people reason top specualte about media bias!
We have the technicians working on this right now and hope to have the forum rebuilt in an hour or two.
In the meantime, I'll be adding the comments here that exist but got wiped out,
In the meantime, I'll be adding the comments here that exist but got wiped out,
thanks for your patience
--Dan
DinoSilver on 08/29/2008 12:14:46 said:
"Sarah Palin - WOW! As she just said during her speech this morning - there were 18 million women who put cracks in the glass ceiling - she will push through those cracks to become the first female VP of the United States! The Republican party has just welcomed women back
NVR-Dan Ross on 08/29/2008 12:12:51 said:
"Whoa, not sure what happened here, but when I go to teh comments it shows "DB error: unknown error. If others are seeing this, we are trying to fix it to bring back the comments. If you're not seeing it, then it is my computer acting weird.
--Dan"
Dwayne on 08/29/2008 11:57:42 said:
"Palin is a brilliant choice....."
Rich on 08/29/2008 11:51:32 said:
"Perfect choice"
kevin on 08/29/2008 11:41:08 said:
"Oh. So now the McCain VP blog is down? I didn't see the B.O. VP blog ever go down.
Bias! Discrimination!"
kevin on 08/29/2008 11:26:53 said:
"You called it Sarah!
This REALLY puts Hillary in a bind. She has been working to undercut B.O.'s election so she can run again in 2012. Now she faces the prospect of running against another woman in 2012!
"It just isn't FAIR"....+"
freeport56 on 08/29/2008 11:11:06 said:
"Barak who
GO John & Sarah!"
Normbc9 on 08/29/2008 10:35:13 said:
"The new McCain VP pick is probably a talented person but is a realtively unknown quantity to most of us. I sure am disappointed in the lackluster McCain campaign. It almost reminds me a an organization on tranquilizers."
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/29/2008 10:25:05 said:
"If McCain really picks Sarah Palin, I may have found a good reason to support and vote for McCain. He is likely to be a one term president, she is a conservative/libertarian blend, and if she proves out, even Hillary won't be able to beat her in 2012. Obama will be left in the dust as the Hillary supporters will vote for Palin.
By the way, great timing on the part of the McCain campaign. No one is talking about Obama's speech last night. Finally the Republicans seem to have learned something about the media, instead of getting whacked all the time by the Democrat media cheerleaders."
TrickleDown on 08/29/2008 10:19:50 said:
"Too funny....
McCain says "Obama lacks the experience to be president"
McCain is 72 years old today
McCain is to announce Sarah Palin today, who before her 2006 election to Governor of Alaska was a city councilperson?
Too funny"
cab e-girl on 08/29/2008 10:12:06 said:
"It's official, he has selected Sarah Palin. One of the few choices that allows me to vote for that ticket."
leah on 08/29/2008 09:59:41 said:
"Looks like McCain is serious. Sarah Palin is a great pick. Talk about change, no Washington insider Biden kind of VP for McCain. Wife, mom, business woman, Governor.... she's been my choice for a long time. I'm happy."
Sarahophile on 08/29/2008 06:02:33 said:
"If McCain wants to win he will select Sarah Palin!"
kevin on 08/28/2008 11:32:24 said:
"I have to admit, I like the idea of McCain running ads in the middle of B.O.'s acceptance speech. If he announces his V.P. tonight, all the better.
I like the "in your face" attitude! In years past, the Republicans always went on vacation during the Dem's convention.
When McCain is President, I hope he keeps the 'tude!"
russ on 08/27/2008 10:54:50 said:
"Mitt would slice and dice Biden and outclass him as well.
I don't think McCain is smart enough to pick Romney."
Ruff Limblog on 08/27/2008 02:03:13 said:
"It's pretty obvious that it is going to be Mitt Romney.
Mitt is already out there telling us why McCain, who can't even remember how many houses he has and has a major economic advisor who calls all the folks losing their jobs and houses 'whiners' is right when McCain tells us the economy is sound.
Good luck with that, Mitt!
The debates are going to be fun, fun, fun!
~Ruff"
kevin on 08/26/2008 10:38:45 said:
"hear ye, the difference is that in the Republican Primary NO ONE said that Obama had the qualifications to be President.
Hillary HAD to know when she praised McCain and dissed B.O. that her words would come back as a campaign ad.
Of course the Dems will use Romney's words against him, but they won't have much impact. It is the contrast of Hillary's words that make the ad so devastating
Ruff Limblog on 08/26/2008 04:59:41 said:
"I expect the Republican VP choice to be Mitt Romney.
And I expect a fiery VP debate.
It is really too bad there are so many speeches and advertisements instead of debates.
Of course, I expect all the debates to be enlighteing, but I am not expecting the Republicans to get away with teenage beauty contest questions like 'Why Do You Love America?' instead of, shall we say slightly tougher ones like 'Do you endorse torturing prisoners?'
Another fruitful line of questioning might be 'Do you support taking away the US Bill of Rights on ONLY the President's Say-So?'
Or "Would You support a Supreme Court Justice nominee who thinks Americans have too many civil rights in a 'time of war'?"
~Ruff"
Paul on 08/25/2008 09:34:55 said:
"Mit Romney is Sen. McCain's best option. Based on his achievments and successes he is the most qualified to be President among the three already in the race. It's a little early for Sarah Palin or Bobby Jindal."
hear ye on 08/25/2008 04:21:04 said:
"It would be quite funny if he picks Romney. These guys blasted each other during the primaries and the Dems could answer right back to the McCain ads using quotes from Biden and Hillary
msinformd on 08/25/2008 03:33:50 said:
"Kevin is right!"
steve_hall12 on 08/25/2008 10:56:20 said:
"Hey, Romney is obviously his best bet.
He could lock up all of the lds (mormon) votes in the west. That way, Obama would struggle with those states, especially Colorado and Utah.
Romney will also easily win every debate against Biden. Did any of you ever see Romney in the Republican Debates? He was always clearly the smartest one.
He also has a strong stand on illegal immigration, and lots of experience with the economy.
Hey also, don't you think that McCainRomney sounds better than Mccainpawlenty?"
Leah on 08/25/2008 10:21:11 said:
"Senator McCain would prove himself a "Maverick", if he selected Sarah Palin; however, I strongly believe Mitt Romney will be the Senator's choice. I mean how would it look after his ad about Hillary receiving millions of votes, but not chosen? It'll be Mitt Romney."
Bill on 08/24/2008 10:06:29 said:
"Remember you heard it here...... Colin Powell"
Napanee on 08/24/2008 10:26:30 said:
"Romney, he has a strong stand on illegal immigration."
Dwayne on 08/23/2008 07:21:59 said:
"Hey, I'm open for VP but I just don't have the time for a part time job since I'm retired... 'Honey-do's' are eating me alive, ya know...."
Ruff Limblog on 08/22/2008 09:05:48 said:
"Dwayne - I compliment you on your honesty!
Nobody with a brain not in a 'persistent vegetative state' really believes that dyed-in-the-wool 'conservatives' are going to vote for Obama -- and all this guff about picking a 'centrist' VP running mate to get Republican votes is as dumb as...
McBush picking Joe Lieberman to get Democratic votes.
AIN'T A GONNA WORK !!!
Cheers! ~Ruff"
Dwayne on 08/22/2008 05:51:41 said:
"Good point, Selim, but I hesitate to think it changed any votes from Democrat to Republican...
If Obama picked a conservative Republican for VP I still wouldn't vote for him..."
Selim on 08/22/2008 03:48:10 said:
"Dwayne - Actually, the selection of a VP *does* help the candidate. Bush43's selection of Cheney "validated" him in the eyes of a lot of Reagan-era Republicans. It was saying to to voters "Look, I may not know who the president of Pakistan is, but THESE fellas do." Really, without him and Powell on board, the voters would have seen Bush43 as he really is and quite possibly could have changed the delicate balance in that election.
And let's be frank; it's in McCain's interest to nominate someone who is YOUNG, but not wholly incompetent (like Quayle). The age factor looms large over the McCain camp."
Common Sense on 08/22/2008 12:29:05 said:
"Kevin says: "Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?"
-Sarah Palin's biggest advantage is that she appeals to conservatives, moderates, and independents...all at the same time. No other candidate, with the exception of Bobby Jindal, does. The libertarian and evangelical wings of the Republican party both like her. McCain can expand his voting block in both directions.
Other advantages:
1. She is a hard core reformer, willing to take on her own party to fight corruption.
2. She is the top government executive is a state that borders a key ally (Canada) and a key foe (Russia), requiring international skills way beyond the average state governor.
3. Her oldest son is serving in Iraq.
4. She lived by her pro-life principles by not aborting her fifth child, who she knew would have Down's Syndrome.
5. She provides a great opportunity for McCain to change his mind about ANWR.
6. For what it is worth, she led her high school basketball team to the state championship and was a beauty queen. This does not appeal to elitist liberals, but does appeal to middle America.
The list goes on. Google "Draft Sarah Palin" for a great website.
I would be very disappointed with a "safe" pick such as Pawlenty, or a "typical politician" pick like Romney."
kevin on 08/21/2008 10:01:31 said:
"McCain made noises today like he WON'T pick a pro abortion VP, and that's a good start. Have to laugh at how desparate the Liberal media has been pushing for McCain to pick Lieberman! That's "proof" that that would be the WRONG choice!"
Christabelle on 08/21/2008 08:24:05 said:
"Romney is his best bet. The others are not known by the majority of those who go to the polls. He's smart and well qualified and I really wished he had beat ouf McCain anyway. If not Romney, McCain does not have prayer. As Paris said, "Wrinkly white haired dude" and I can only add: "with a nasty temper.""
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/21/2008 12:28:30 said:
"Yeah, I thought Dan Quayle was a nice bright young feller . . ."
Dwayne on 08/20/2008 10:01:37 said:
"I don't know anyone who has ever changed their vote for President based on the VP choice..... Would you...???"
Leah on 08/20/2008 08:58:23 said:
"Kevin:
Are any of us really sure what any candidate for VP would bring to the table? The only obvious difference between Sara Palin and the other cadidates is she's a woman and she's young. I like her because she seems to be level headed, she's had executive experience and I'm pretty sure she'd be in favor of Drill here, Drill now, Pay less."
cab e-girl on 08/20/2008 07:07:17 said:
"I could go with Romney (since he seems to have a handle on economics), I also like Palin but I'm not sure she wants to be tainted by McCain.
Latest poll numbers from fairly reliable polling: (I did not include CNN (Communist News Network) or Fox News (Faux News for you Lefties) so spare me the left wing, right wing rhetoric.
1. Reuters/Zogby 08/14 - 08/16 41% Obama, 46% McCain
2. Gallup Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 45% McCain 43%
3 Rasmussen Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 47% McCain 46%"
kevin on 08/20/2008 03:15:44 said:
"Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?
The Florida governer, Crisp? could add something..."
Leah on 08/20/2008 10:12:06 said:
"Sarah Palin hands down the best choice. Her addition to the ticket would make a big difference."
hear ye on 08/20/2008 03:16:20 said:
"Palin would be a very intriguing choice. Despite not knowing a whole lot about her she seems like a respectable person I just happen to disagree with on most issues."
DinoSilver on 08/19/2008 10:54:27 said:
"I vote for Sarah Palin as well. What an amazing lady. Not only is she an excellent Gov. - she recently gave birth to her 5th child while in office!!! She is the shining example for all working women everywhere."
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 10:11:08 said:
"Thompson would solidify the conservative base...."
kevin on 08/19/2008 06:28:57 said:
"It better NOT be Liberman..." from IP: 76.193.158.139
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 06:00:19 said:
"Hillary Clinton, and I bet she'd accept in a heartbeat (pun)..."
Common Sense on 08/19/2008 01:51:06 said:
"Sarah Palin. Hands down."
Leah on 08/25/2008 10:21:11 said:
"Senator McCain would prove himself a "Maverick", if he selected Sarah Palin; however, I strongly believe Mitt Romney will be the Senator's choice. I mean how would it look after his ad about Hillary receiving millions of votes, but not chosen? It'll be Mitt Romney."
Bill on 08/24/2008 10:06:29 said:
"Remember you heard it here...... Colin Powell"
Napanee on 08/24/2008 10:26:30 said:
"Romney, he has a strong stand on illegal immigration."
Dwayne on 08/23/2008 07:21:59 said:
"Hey, I'm open for VP but I just don't have the time for a part time job since I'm retired... 'Honey-do's' are eating me alive, ya know...."
Ruff Limblog on 08/22/2008 09:05:48 said:
"Dwayne - I compliment you on your honesty!
Nobody with a brain not in a 'persistent vegetative state' really believes that dyed-in-the-wool 'conservatives' are going to vote for Obama -- and all this guff about picking a 'centrist' VP running mate to get Republican votes is as dumb as...
McBush picking Joe Lieberman to get Democratic votes.
AIN'T A GONNA WORK !!!
Cheers! ~Ruff"
Dwayne on 08/22/2008 05:51:41 said:
"Good point, Selim, but I hesitate to think it changed any votes from Democrat to Republican...
If Obama picked a conservative Republican for VP I still wouldn't vote for him..."
Selim on 08/22/2008 03:48:10 said:
"Dwayne - Actually, the selection of a VP *does* help the candidate. Bush43's selection of Cheney "validated" him in the eyes of a lot of Reagan-era Republicans. It was saying to to voters "Look, I may not know who the president of Pakistan is, but THESE fellas do." Really, without him and Powell on board, the voters would have seen Bush43 as he really is and quite possibly could have changed the delicate balance in that election.
And let's be frank; it's in McCain's interest to nominate someone who is YOUNG, but not wholly incompetent (like Quayle). The age factor looms large over the McCain camp."
Common Sense on 08/22/2008 12:29:05 said:
"Kevin says: "Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?"
-Sarah Palin's biggest advantage is that she appeals to conservatives, moderates, and independents...all at the same time. No other candidate, with the exception of Bobby Jindal, does. The libertarian and evangelical wings of the Republican party both like her. McCain can expand his voting block in both directions.
Other advantages:
1. She is a hard core reformer, willing to take on her own party to fight corruption.
2. She is the top government executive is a state that borders a key ally (Canada) and a key foe (Russia), requiring international skills way beyond the average state governor.
3. Her oldest son is serving in Iraq.
4. She lived by her pro-life principles by not aborting her fifth child, who she knew would have Down's Syndrome.
5. She provides a great opportunity for McCain to change his mind about ANWR.
6. For what it is worth, she led her high school basketball team to the state championship and was a beauty queen. This does not appeal to elitist liberals, but does appeal to middle America.
The list goes on. Google "Draft Sarah Palin" for a great website.
I would be very disappointed with a "safe" pick such as Pawlenty, or a "typical politician" pick like Romney."
kevin on 08/21/2008 10:01:31 said:
"McCain made noises today like he WON'T pick a pro abortion VP, and that's a good start. Have to laugh at how desparate the Liberal media has been pushing for McCain to pick Lieberman! That's "proof" that that would be the WRONG choice!"
Christabelle on 08/21/2008 08:24:05 said:
"Romney is his best bet. The others are not known by the majority of those who go to the polls. He's smart and well qualified and I really wished he had beat ouf McCain anyway. If not Romney, McCain does not have prayer. As Paris said, "Wrinkly white haired dude" and I can only add: "with a nasty temper.""
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/21/2008 12:28:30 said:
"Yeah, I thought Dan Quayle was a nice bright young feller . . ."
Dwayne on 08/20/2008 10:01:37 said:
"I don't know anyone who has ever changed their vote for President based on the VP choice..... Would you...???"
Leah on 08/20/2008 08:58:23 said:
"Kevin:
Are any of us really sure what any candidate for VP would bring to the table? The only obvious difference between Sara Palin and the other cadidates is she's a woman and she's young. I like her because she seems to be level headed, she's had executive experience and I'm pretty sure she'd be in favor of Drill here, Drill now, Pay less."
cab e-girl on 08/20/2008 07:07:17 said:
"I could go with Romney (since he seems to have a handle on economics), I also like Palin but I'm not sure she wants to be tainted by McCain.
Latest poll numbers from fairly reliable polling: (I did not include CNN (Communist News Network) or Fox News (Faux News for you Lefties) so spare me the left wing, right wing rhetoric.
1. Reuters/Zogby 08/14 - 08/16 41% Obama, 46% McCain
2. Gallup Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 45% McCain 43%
3 Rasmussen Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 47% McCain 46%"
kevin on 08/20/2008 03:15:44 said:
"Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?
The Florida governer, Crisp? could add something..."
Leah on 08/20/2008 10:12:06 said:
"Sarah Palin hands down the best choice. Her addition to the ticket would make a big difference."
hear ye on 08/20/2008 03:16:20 said:
"Palin would be a very intriguing choice. Despite not knowing a whole lot about her she seems like a respectable person I just happen to disagree with on most issues."
DinoSilver on 08/19/2008 10:54:27 said:
"I vote for Sarah Palin as well. What an amazing lady. Not only is she an excellent Gov. - she recently gave birth to her 5th child while in office!!! She is the shining example for all working women everywhere."
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 10:11:08 said:
"Thompson would solidify the conservative base...."
kevin on 08/19/2008 06:28:57 said:
"It better NOT be Liberman..." from IP: 76.193.158.139
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 06:00:19 said:
"Hillary Clinton, and I bet she'd accept in a heartbeat (pun)..."
Common Sense on 08/19/2008 01:51:06 said:
"Sarah Palin. Hands down."
--Dan
DinoSilver on 08/29/2008 12:14:46 said:
"Sarah Palin - WOW! As she just said during her speech this morning - there were 18 million women who put cracks in the glass ceiling - she will push through those cracks to become the first female VP of the United States! The Republican party has just welcomed women back
NVR-Dan Ross on 08/29/2008 12:12:51 said:
"Whoa, not sure what happened here, but when I go to teh comments it shows "DB error: unknown error. If others are seeing this, we are trying to fix it to bring back the comments. If you're not seeing it, then it is my computer acting weird.
--Dan"
Dwayne on 08/29/2008 11:57:42 said:
"Palin is a brilliant choice....."
Rich on 08/29/2008 11:51:32 said:
"Perfect choice"
kevin on 08/29/2008 11:41:08 said:
"Oh. So now the McCain VP blog is down? I didn't see the B.O. VP blog ever go down.
Bias! Discrimination!"
kevin on 08/29/2008 11:26:53 said:
"You called it Sarah!
This REALLY puts Hillary in a bind. She has been working to undercut B.O.'s election so she can run again in 2012. Now she faces the prospect of running against another woman in 2012!
"It just isn't FAIR"....+"
freeport56 on 08/29/2008 11:11:06 said:
"Barak who
GO John & Sarah!"
Normbc9 on 08/29/2008 10:35:13 said:
"The new McCain VP pick is probably a talented person but is a realtively unknown quantity to most of us. I sure am disappointed in the lackluster McCain campaign. It almost reminds me a an organization on tranquilizers."
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/29/2008 10:25:05 said:
"If McCain really picks Sarah Palin, I may have found a good reason to support and vote for McCain. He is likely to be a one term president, she is a conservative/libertarian blend, and if she proves out, even Hillary won't be able to beat her in 2012. Obama will be left in the dust as the Hillary supporters will vote for Palin.
By the way, great timing on the part of the McCain campaign. No one is talking about Obama's speech last night. Finally the Republicans seem to have learned something about the media, instead of getting whacked all the time by the Democrat media cheerleaders."
TrickleDown on 08/29/2008 10:19:50 said:
"Too funny....
McCain says "Obama lacks the experience to be president"
McCain is 72 years old today
McCain is to announce Sarah Palin today, who before her 2006 election to Governor of Alaska was a city councilperson?
Too funny"
cab e-girl on 08/29/2008 10:12:06 said:
"It's official, he has selected Sarah Palin. One of the few choices that allows me to vote for that ticket."
leah on 08/29/2008 09:59:41 said:
"Looks like McCain is serious. Sarah Palin is a great pick. Talk about change, no Washington insider Biden kind of VP for McCain. Wife, mom, business woman, Governor.... she's been my choice for a long time. I'm happy."
Sarahophile on 08/29/2008 06:02:33 said:
"If McCain wants to win he will select Sarah Palin!"
kevin on 08/28/2008 11:32:24 said:
"I have to admit, I like the idea of McCain running ads in the middle of B.O.'s acceptance speech. If he announces his V.P. tonight, all the better.
I like the "in your face" attitude! In years past, the Republicans always went on vacation during the Dem's convention.
When McCain is President, I hope he keeps the 'tude!"
russ on 08/27/2008 10:54:50 said:
"Mitt would slice and dice Biden and outclass him as well.
I don't think McCain is smart enough to pick Romney."
Ruff Limblog on 08/27/2008 02:03:13 said:
"It's pretty obvious that it is going to be Mitt Romney.
Mitt is already out there telling us why McCain, who can't even remember how many houses he has and has a major economic advisor who calls all the folks losing their jobs and houses 'whiners' is right when McCain tells us the economy is sound.
Good luck with that, Mitt!
The debates are going to be fun, fun, fun!
~Ruff"
kevin on 08/26/2008 10:38:45 said:
"hear ye, the difference is that in the Republican Primary NO ONE said that Obama had the qualifications to be President.
Hillary HAD to know when she praised McCain and dissed B.O. that her words would come back as a campaign ad.
Of course the Dems will use Romney's words against him, but they won't have much impact. It is the contrast of Hillary's words that make the ad so devastating
Ruff Limblog on 08/26/2008 04:59:41 said:
"I expect the Republican VP choice to be Mitt Romney.
And I expect a fiery VP debate.
It is really too bad there are so many speeches and advertisements instead of debates.
Of course, I expect all the debates to be enlighteing, but I am not expecting the Republicans to get away with teenage beauty contest questions like 'Why Do You Love America?' instead of, shall we say slightly tougher ones like 'Do you endorse torturing prisoners?'
Another fruitful line of questioning might be 'Do you support taking away the US Bill of Rights on ONLY the President's Say-So?'
Or "Would You support a Supreme Court Justice nominee who thinks Americans have too many civil rights in a 'time of war'?"
~Ruff"
Paul on 08/25/2008 09:34:55 said:
"Mit Romney is Sen. McCain's best option. Based on his achievments and successes he is the most qualified to be President among the three already in the race. It's a little early for Sarah Palin or Bobby Jindal."
hear ye on 08/25/2008 04:21:04 said:
"It would be quite funny if he picks Romney. These guys blasted each other during the primaries and the Dems could answer right back to the McCain ads using quotes from Biden and Hillary
msinformd on 08/25/2008 03:33:50 said:
"Kevin is right!"
steve_hall12 on 08/25/2008 10:56:20 said:
"Hey, Romney is obviously his best bet.
He could lock up all of the lds (mormon) votes in the west. That way, Obama would struggle with those states, especially Colorado and Utah.
Romney will also easily win every debate against Biden. Did any of you ever see Romney in the Republican Debates? He was always clearly the smartest one.
He also has a strong stand on illegal immigration, and lots of experience with the economy.
Hey also, don't you think that McCainRomney sounds better than Mccainpawlenty?"
Leah on 08/25/2008 10:21:11 said:
"Senator McCain would prove himself a "Maverick", if he selected Sarah Palin; however, I strongly believe Mitt Romney will be the Senator's choice. I mean how would it look after his ad about Hillary receiving millions of votes, but not chosen? It'll be Mitt Romney."
Bill on 08/24/2008 10:06:29 said:
"Remember you heard it here...... Colin Powell"
Napanee on 08/24/2008 10:26:30 said:
"Romney, he has a strong stand on illegal immigration."
Dwayne on 08/23/2008 07:21:59 said:
"Hey, I'm open for VP but I just don't have the time for a part time job since I'm retired... 'Honey-do's' are eating me alive, ya know...."
Ruff Limblog on 08/22/2008 09:05:48 said:
"Dwayne - I compliment you on your honesty!
Nobody with a brain not in a 'persistent vegetative state' really believes that dyed-in-the-wool 'conservatives' are going to vote for Obama -- and all this guff about picking a 'centrist' VP running mate to get Republican votes is as dumb as...
McBush picking Joe Lieberman to get Democratic votes.
AIN'T A GONNA WORK !!!
Cheers! ~Ruff"
Dwayne on 08/22/2008 05:51:41 said:
"Good point, Selim, but I hesitate to think it changed any votes from Democrat to Republican...
If Obama picked a conservative Republican for VP I still wouldn't vote for him..."
Selim on 08/22/2008 03:48:10 said:
"Dwayne - Actually, the selection of a VP *does* help the candidate. Bush43's selection of Cheney "validated" him in the eyes of a lot of Reagan-era Republicans. It was saying to to voters "Look, I may not know who the president of Pakistan is, but THESE fellas do." Really, without him and Powell on board, the voters would have seen Bush43 as he really is and quite possibly could have changed the delicate balance in that election.
And let's be frank; it's in McCain's interest to nominate someone who is YOUNG, but not wholly incompetent (like Quayle). The age factor looms large over the McCain camp."
Common Sense on 08/22/2008 12:29:05 said:
"Kevin says: "Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?"
-Sarah Palin's biggest advantage is that she appeals to conservatives, moderates, and independents...all at the same time. No other candidate, with the exception of Bobby Jindal, does. The libertarian and evangelical wings of the Republican party both like her. McCain can expand his voting block in both directions.
Other advantages:
1. She is a hard core reformer, willing to take on her own party to fight corruption.
2. She is the top government executive is a state that borders a key ally (Canada) and a key foe (Russia), requiring international skills way beyond the average state governor.
3. Her oldest son is serving in Iraq.
4. She lived by her pro-life principles by not aborting her fifth child, who she knew would have Down's Syndrome.
5. She provides a great opportunity for McCain to change his mind about ANWR.
6. For what it is worth, she led her high school basketball team to the state championship and was a beauty queen. This does not appeal to elitist liberals, but does appeal to middle America.
The list goes on. Google "Draft Sarah Palin" for a great website.
I would be very disappointed with a "safe" pick such as Pawlenty, or a "typical politician" pick like Romney."
kevin on 08/21/2008 10:01:31 said:
"McCain made noises today like he WON'T pick a pro abortion VP, and that's a good start. Have to laugh at how desparate the Liberal media has been pushing for McCain to pick Lieberman! That's "proof" that that would be the WRONG choice!"
Christabelle on 08/21/2008 08:24:05 said:
"Romney is his best bet. The others are not known by the majority of those who go to the polls. He's smart and well qualified and I really wished he had beat ouf McCain anyway. If not Romney, McCain does not have prayer. As Paris said, "Wrinkly white haired dude" and I can only add: "with a nasty temper.""
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/21/2008 12:28:30 said:
"Yeah, I thought Dan Quayle was a nice bright young feller . . ."
Dwayne on 08/20/2008 10:01:37 said:
"I don't know anyone who has ever changed their vote for President based on the VP choice..... Would you...???"
Leah on 08/20/2008 08:58:23 said:
"Kevin:
Are any of us really sure what any candidate for VP would bring to the table? The only obvious difference between Sara Palin and the other cadidates is she's a woman and she's young. I like her because she seems to be level headed, she's had executive experience and I'm pretty sure she'd be in favor of Drill here, Drill now, Pay less."
cab e-girl on 08/20/2008 07:07:17 said:
"I could go with Romney (since he seems to have a handle on economics), I also like Palin but I'm not sure she wants to be tainted by McCain.
Latest poll numbers from fairly reliable polling: (I did not include CNN (Communist News Network) or Fox News (Faux News for you Lefties) so spare me the left wing, right wing rhetoric.
1. Reuters/Zogby 08/14 - 08/16 41% Obama, 46% McCain
2. Gallup Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 45% McCain 43%
3 Rasmussen Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 47% McCain 46%"
kevin on 08/20/2008 03:15:44 said:
"Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?
The Florida governer, Crisp? could add something..."
Leah on 08/20/2008 10:12:06 said:
"Sarah Palin hands down the best choice. Her addition to the ticket would make a big difference."
hear ye on 08/20/2008 03:16:20 said:
"Palin would be a very intriguing choice. Despite not knowing a whole lot about her she seems like a respectable person I just happen to disagree with on most issues."
DinoSilver on 08/19/2008 10:54:27 said:
"I vote for Sarah Palin as well. What an amazing lady. Not only is she an excellent Gov. - she recently gave birth to her 5th child while in office!!! She is the shining example for all working women everywhere."
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 10:11:08 said:
"Thompson would solidify the conservative base...."
kevin on 08/19/2008 06:28:57 said:
"It better NOT be Liberman..." from IP: 76.193.158.139
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 06:00:19 said:
"Hillary Clinton, and I bet she'd accept in a heartbeat (pun)..."
Common Sense on 08/19/2008 01:51:06 said:
"Sarah Palin. Hands down."
Leah on 08/25/2008 10:21:11 said:
"Senator McCain would prove himself a "Maverick", if he selected Sarah Palin; however, I strongly believe Mitt Romney will be the Senator's choice. I mean how would it look after his ad about Hillary receiving millions of votes, but not chosen? It'll be Mitt Romney."
Bill on 08/24/2008 10:06:29 said:
"Remember you heard it here...... Colin Powell"
Napanee on 08/24/2008 10:26:30 said:
"Romney, he has a strong stand on illegal immigration."
Dwayne on 08/23/2008 07:21:59 said:
"Hey, I'm open for VP but I just don't have the time for a part time job since I'm retired... 'Honey-do's' are eating me alive, ya know...."
Ruff Limblog on 08/22/2008 09:05:48 said:
"Dwayne - I compliment you on your honesty!
Nobody with a brain not in a 'persistent vegetative state' really believes that dyed-in-the-wool 'conservatives' are going to vote for Obama -- and all this guff about picking a 'centrist' VP running mate to get Republican votes is as dumb as...
McBush picking Joe Lieberman to get Democratic votes.
AIN'T A GONNA WORK !!!
Cheers! ~Ruff"
Dwayne on 08/22/2008 05:51:41 said:
"Good point, Selim, but I hesitate to think it changed any votes from Democrat to Republican...
If Obama picked a conservative Republican for VP I still wouldn't vote for him..."
Selim on 08/22/2008 03:48:10 said:
"Dwayne - Actually, the selection of a VP *does* help the candidate. Bush43's selection of Cheney "validated" him in the eyes of a lot of Reagan-era Republicans. It was saying to to voters "Look, I may not know who the president of Pakistan is, but THESE fellas do." Really, without him and Powell on board, the voters would have seen Bush43 as he really is and quite possibly could have changed the delicate balance in that election.
And let's be frank; it's in McCain's interest to nominate someone who is YOUNG, but not wholly incompetent (like Quayle). The age factor looms large over the McCain camp."
Common Sense on 08/22/2008 12:29:05 said:
"Kevin says: "Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?"
-Sarah Palin's biggest advantage is that she appeals to conservatives, moderates, and independents...all at the same time. No other candidate, with the exception of Bobby Jindal, does. The libertarian and evangelical wings of the Republican party both like her. McCain can expand his voting block in both directions.
Other advantages:
1. She is a hard core reformer, willing to take on her own party to fight corruption.
2. She is the top government executive is a state that borders a key ally (Canada) and a key foe (Russia), requiring international skills way beyond the average state governor.
3. Her oldest son is serving in Iraq.
4. She lived by her pro-life principles by not aborting her fifth child, who she knew would have Down's Syndrome.
5. She provides a great opportunity for McCain to change his mind about ANWR.
6. For what it is worth, she led her high school basketball team to the state championship and was a beauty queen. This does not appeal to elitist liberals, but does appeal to middle America.
The list goes on. Google "Draft Sarah Palin" for a great website.
I would be very disappointed with a "safe" pick such as Pawlenty, or a "typical politician" pick like Romney."
kevin on 08/21/2008 10:01:31 said:
"McCain made noises today like he WON'T pick a pro abortion VP, and that's a good start. Have to laugh at how desparate the Liberal media has been pushing for McCain to pick Lieberman! That's "proof" that that would be the WRONG choice!"
Christabelle on 08/21/2008 08:24:05 said:
"Romney is his best bet. The others are not known by the majority of those who go to the polls. He's smart and well qualified and I really wished he had beat ouf McCain anyway. If not Romney, McCain does not have prayer. As Paris said, "Wrinkly white haired dude" and I can only add: "with a nasty temper.""
plasticpinkflamingo on 08/21/2008 12:28:30 said:
"Yeah, I thought Dan Quayle was a nice bright young feller . . ."
Dwayne on 08/20/2008 10:01:37 said:
"I don't know anyone who has ever changed their vote for President based on the VP choice..... Would you...???"
Leah on 08/20/2008 08:58:23 said:
"Kevin:
Are any of us really sure what any candidate for VP would bring to the table? The only obvious difference between Sara Palin and the other cadidates is she's a woman and she's young. I like her because she seems to be level headed, she's had executive experience and I'm pretty sure she'd be in favor of Drill here, Drill now, Pay less."
cab e-girl on 08/20/2008 07:07:17 said:
"I could go with Romney (since he seems to have a handle on economics), I also like Palin but I'm not sure she wants to be tainted by McCain.
Latest poll numbers from fairly reliable polling: (I did not include CNN (Communist News Network) or Fox News (Faux News for you Lefties) so spare me the left wing, right wing rhetoric.
1. Reuters/Zogby 08/14 - 08/16 41% Obama, 46% McCain
2. Gallup Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 45% McCain 43%
3 Rasmussen Tracking 08/17 - 08/19 Obama 47% McCain 46%"
kevin on 08/20/2008 03:15:44 said:
"Sarah would add WHAT to the ticket? 2 electoral votes for Alaska?
The Florida governer, Crisp? could add something..."
Leah on 08/20/2008 10:12:06 said:
"Sarah Palin hands down the best choice. Her addition to the ticket would make a big difference."
hear ye on 08/20/2008 03:16:20 said:
"Palin would be a very intriguing choice. Despite not knowing a whole lot about her she seems like a respectable person I just happen to disagree with on most issues."
DinoSilver on 08/19/2008 10:54:27 said:
"I vote for Sarah Palin as well. What an amazing lady. Not only is she an excellent Gov. - she recently gave birth to her 5th child while in office!!! She is the shining example for all working women everywhere."
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 10:11:08 said:
"Thompson would solidify the conservative base...."
kevin on 08/19/2008 06:28:57 said:
"It better NOT be Liberman..." from IP: 76.193.158.139
Dwayne on 08/19/2008 06:00:19 said:
"Hillary Clinton, and I bet she'd accept in a heartbeat (pun)..."
Common Sense on 08/19/2008 01:51:06 said:
"Sarah Palin. Hands down."
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hawkins707 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:07 AM:
hawkins707 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:11 AM:
woman voter wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:27 AM:
Common Sense wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:05 PM:
Sarah Palin has more EXECUTIVE experience than Obama and Biden combined. And a tough-as-nails, hard-core reformer.
I think Obama just lost the election. "
bettye wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:15 PM:
Nuff said ..If this wasn't such a serious time ,this would be HILARIOUS "
NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:21 PM:
Once we have this fixed, this article's gonna go bye-bye, so if you have posted a new comment here, my apologies, but please consider reposting it to the actual McCain VP thread once it is fixed.
Thanks
--Dan "
Dwayne wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM:
Sure beats an attitude like Hillary's, who called her Secret Service detail "trained dogs." "
Hear Ye wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:41 PM:
doscentavos wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:49 PM:
Politics has gotten crazy..I feel bad for the country. "
Native74 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:49 PM:
Like it or not, some voters aren't typically interested in the details. This development might push the voters to look deeper (one would hope).
I see this as a win-win for McCain. "
NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:57 PM:
HappyHomemaker wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:01 PM:
Genius Pick!! "
Napa Executive wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:17 PM:
14obama wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:51 PM:
kevin wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:52 PM:
Dwayne wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:01 PM:
" When did she call secret service trained dogs? I want to read about it "
Gary Aldrich reported that as America’s First Lady, “[Hillary] had a clear dislike for the agents (U.S. Secret Service), bordering on hatred… Two Secret Service agents heard Hillary’s daughter Chelsea refer to them as ‘personal, trained pigs’ … The agent on the detail tried to scold Chelsea for such disrespect. He told her … he believed that her father, the president, would be shocked if he heard what she had just said to her friends. Chelsea’s response? ‘I don’t think so. That’s what my parents call you’ ” (Unlimited Access, p. 90). "
Vercingetorex wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:43 PM:
A genuinely good choice by McCain.
Get ready for the mud they will throw at her though. "
woman voter wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:03 PM:
don't need brains or a sensible stance on an issue....just a skirt......no wonder we are worse off now then 8 years ago.....remind me to check my brain at the door before I vote.... "
urte wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:07 PM:
When I saw the "anointed one" come down from his egotistical pedestal to "our" level I was in awe...and proceeded to spend some time in the bathroom...
As soon as I heard the announcement this morning regarding Sarah I sent off a donation to the McCain campaign...orderd signs and stickers...when they have both names on them...and am thrilled...he made an excellent choice...
Everything about that woman is down to earth from fishing to ice hockey to hunting...
Love it...and trust me this gal is not going to accidentially shoot a friend... she will take aim and she will shoot straight...! "
ADark1 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:14 PM:
" Sarah Palin. An appealing winner who gives the McCain campaign a much needed shot in the arm. She might pick off many disaffected Clinton voters.
A genuinely good choice by McCain.
Get ready for the mud they will throw at her though. "
Uhmmmm VV? What about the old pickup sitting in the front yard with no wheels sitting on concrete blocks, the old dumpsters, more then plenty of mud and a kitchen sink to boot ( including old boots) they've thrown at the Dems?
We're supposed to respond to that?
HA!
As I said before I *notice* It didn't rain last night but the hurricane may cause the Repubs to Reschedule! Talk about divine intervention! "
freeport56 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:19 PM:
freeport56 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:28 PM:
I sure hope you employ some better out of the box thinkers than what you posted.
Sarah is twice the woman that BHO & JB are men. She defineately has more grit.
She dismissed her state trooper protection and drives herself around the state. Things are "Tougher in Alaska". "
sammy wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:36 PM:
Hear Ye wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:35 PM: