Comments on: Hillary Clinton Congratulates Sarah Palin on Vice Presidential Selection

By: Jo Pfaff

Jo Pfaff — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:35:18 +0000

I can imagine how hurt Hillary must feel in the midst of all the hoopla about the GOP picking a woman for thier ticket, and I feel for her. But I truly believe that if Obama had picked her, he would have been critisized as being disingenous (since they had to be vying for the nomination, and therefore had to go head to head, to show thier individual stance was superior to the others on various issues in debate after debate) and also for being weak. The Clintons are a very polarizing force, and Obama surely felt that it would have been too risky to ask her to join him as VP. In retrospect, I am sure he wishes he could have picked her, but you know how carefully the “committee” that was assembled to help him make his pick must have looked at her. I honestly think he was considering John Edwards before the scandal broke, and thank goodness it came out before he made that critical error. (Too bad for Edwards, I liked him and his views). Joe Biden certainly has paid his dues in Washington, and deserves the honor, and will make Ms Sarah look like a stumbling school girl (or a Repulican puppet replaying her campaign speech over and over). I applaud Hillary for her determination and unflagging efforts to win the nomination, and I know she has to be gracious, especially since Ms. Palin so calculatively complimented her in her speeches, but she must be fuming at the GOP for pulling this, and expecting to pick up votes from her loyal base. They didn’t like her just because she was female, she had the lock on all the important issues to women and the working class American people, especially with regard to healthcare.

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:12:35 +0000

hey, listen to Sarah palin in her own words in this NewsWeek Video that was done back in March 2008! Its very telling!
http://www.newsweek.com/id/156190

By: Mr. "F"

Mr. "F" — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:02:28 +0000

I’m a conservative Republican. The big difference I see between Obama and McCain is that Obama is a “puppet” who talks off a script on the various issues - probably due to his inexperience and weak understanding of the issues. He is truly articulate and his delivery is effective. However, if Obama were elected, the same people who are controlling the Obama strings will be running this country. McCain, on the otherhand, speaks from experience; he appears more genuine than Obama. And, as well all know, if McCain were elected, he’ll be running this country. Obama’s campaign is akin to an exorbitant sci-fi movie production; heavy on the special effects, but woefully weak on the story line.

Sarah Palin is an exceptional and wise choice for McCain. Agreeably, a strategically well conceived political chess move - chosen of her gender. However, unlike Obama who was chosen by his party because primarily I think he is black, Sarah Palin has the complete package - she is eminantly qualified to handle the challenges of a VP.

Remember people, “games” are played on both sides of the aisle; both Democratic and Republicans. However, it’s important to realize that in the final analysis (the candidates we choose to lead our country) are the candidates with vision, who will invariably place the interest of our country before their own - McCain and Palin are those candidates!

By: Has the world gone stark raving mad???

Has the world gone stark raving mad??? — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:15:34 +0000

You have GOT TO be kidding!!!! Women are not plug and play interchangeable parts. Has the world gone stark raving mad???
We are NOT stupid. There are REAL issues at stake. After 30 years I lost my Job to a movement off shore. It’s easier to pay someone in India $12,000 than to pay me $100,000.
As a unemployed single mom the IRS does not see that as a hardship, so when I used my 401k to support myself I was penalized and now have a Huge tax bill.
I have done some independent contracts and health care is a huge issue. McCain’s tax rebate of $5,000 is ridiculous. An individual has no power with the insurance companies; power comes with huge groups like corporations.
There are serious issues at stake in this election and we are being played.

Tax breaks for companies that send our jobs off-shore. Tax rebate to competitively buy health care???

Get a clue. One day this could be you!!

By: wilhb81

wilhb81 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:48:56 +0000

McCain really know the way to draw some attention from the public. However, I personally think that Palin also has the credibility in the politic field as well…

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