What were Obama and McCain thinking?
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I'm confused- which candidate was supposed to be the one whose winning the election outweighed what was best for the country? Clear analytical thinking with that comment about looks and basketball skills. Sounds like the kind of reasoning that went into this pick. I knew Teddy Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt was a friend of mine, and Sarah is no Teddy Roosevelt.
Curt @ 11:00 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
As a working woman, mother, grandmother and taxpayer, I am largely disenfranchised by the choices placed before me this election year. Not only are the parties pandering to the lowest common denominator, they believe that will sway me to vote for their candidate. People, I am afraid. I fear that we are again being forced to vote against a candidate, not for a President. I want to believe and there is nothing to believe in. There is no change. There is no middle ground. I want more than that. I believe I will vote for Ron Paul. At least I can hope a third party has my interests at heart.
JenAZ @ 8:30 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but stupidity belongs to You got it Sarah Palin!! jerry...jerry...jerry! McSame/Failin just say no!
yeswecan2k @ 8:14 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
If in Alaska 17yr old Bristol is considered a minor, does that make Levi who is 18yrs old guilty of statutory rape?
Nova @ 8:07 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
McCain's choice of Palin is not only bizarre, but it's irresponsible, incomprehensible, and downright dangerous. In my opinion, McCain should be evaluated by a neurologist for early dementia. Poor judgment is a symptom of this affliction; sadly, I know this from personal experience. I do not speak about this lightly; this is a serious matter, and should be taken seriously by every citizen.
Dorothy Conley @ 7:14 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
One thing that all can agree on is that Palin is a picture of health whereas unfortunately McCain is not. The odds are that she will be there should she be needed. Remember this when you vote.
Joe @ 6:25 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
To the guy who has posted the same comment again and again under many different names about how "McCain is qualified and Obama is Flashy": Simply saying it again and again does not make it true. Despite less years of experience, Obama is far more qualified that McCain to be Presient. Experience does not equal qaulification; and, whether or not someone is flashy has nothing to do with if they are qualifed.
Robert @ 3:58 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
sarah palin is a non-entity. the problem is mccain's decision-making. as even the laudatory article shows, he is still a "bombs away" would-be top gun--reckless, impulsive and blind to the moral implications of his actions. just what we need in a president--not.
kathleen @ 2:40 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
McCain clearly picked someone who would help him win the election. Obama picked someone who would help him govern the country. And that's all I need to know to make my choice.
Vic W @ 12:58 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
Bottom line is , the Obama camp never seen this coming. Which goes to show you that the Republican's are always one step ahead of the Democrats. Had they known John McCain would have picked Sarah Palin, they would have no doubt looked at Hillary alittle closer. This move by the Republican's just let the air out of the Democratic party. And now they have chosen to attack Sarah's daughter to make up for it. This only shows their real motive, ( to win the WhiteHouse at ANY cost !!!)
Hook @ 12:29 AM PDT, Sep 3, 2008
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