AP Now Says 40 Million People Tuned In To Sarah Palin’s Speech
September 5th, 2008 at 08:18am Matt Margolis
In other words, she beat Obama.
Barack Obama apparently isn’t the only “rock star” in presidential politics this year.
After days of intense media coverage about Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s qualifications, more than 40 million Americans tuned in Wednesday to see for themselves what they thought of her.
The huge audience for Palin’s acceptance speech rivaled that for Obama’s address at the Democratic National Convention six days earlier, and set a tough standard for the top of her own ticket. John McCain was to accept the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday.
The first two days of the GOP convention essentially
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An audience of 37.2 million people watched Palin on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC, Nielsen Media Research said Thursday. PBS estimated its audience at 3.9 million, based on a less reliable sample of several big cities. Nielsen does not count the audience for C-SPAN, which also showed the speech.
Last week, Nielsen said 38.4 million people watched Obama speak at a Denver stadium on the six commercial networks, along with BET, TV One, Univision and Telemundo - four networks that didn’t cover Palin’s speech. PBS added an estimated 4 million to that total.
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1. yekepyt | September 5th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I watched her speech, of course. She picked a lot of fights and slung a lot of mud. She didn’t say much of substance (I guess you call this “delivering the sizzle instead of the steak” but I call it “coming across as petty and small minded”).
As an Obama supporter, I hope as many voters as possible saw this speech.
2. hermie | September 5th, 2008 at 8:43 am
That must’ve left SOME mark, yek.
3. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Democrats just need to face the cold truth and that is that McCain laid out a practical transitional energy plan and a plan to shake up Washington which are both far superior than anything Obama has ever presented.
It’s time the cocaine using Harvard educated lawyer and his plagerizinf sidekick say something concrete rather than platitudes and arrogant promises.
Maverick McCain and Palin the Punisher are what this contry needs and not the MoveOn.org bought and paid for candidates.
yekepyt,
Your post about Palin reveals a denial of the recent past that is just astonishingly ignorant.
4. Kahn | September 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Rasmussen says Palin is more popular than McCain or Obama.
Why is the press refusing to interview her? Why is Oprah refusing to host her?
Seems to me the press is so obviously in the tank that campaign finance regulations should be applied to them.
5. M Proof | September 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Please put all your hopes on Palin. Just not the country’s future. As for McCain’s speech…
John McCain gave about the best speech a man could give after being tied 95% of the time to the worst presidential regime in the history of our great country.
Maybe some of us have forgot the last 8 years. So I thought I would provide a refresher. As a nation we have experienced…
a loss of the twin towers, loss of thousands of American lives in 911, increased travel costs, allowed Bin Laden to get away, experienced an unjust war, experienced the most profitable private war ever, loss of thousands of American soldiers lives, never uncovered weapons of Mass destruction, uncovered lies that told us of the WMD’s existence, picked up responsibility for a failing Iraq, burned ties to global allies, gas prices near $5 a gallon, record unemployment, a collapsed economy(we are in a recession), increased dependence on foreign oil, alternative fuel programs and electric cars halted, diverted attention to ethanol, loss of global food production due to ethanol, reduced funding to education, loss of healthcare, in action on global warming, reliance on China’s investment, the devaluation of the dollar, a reversed surplus that morphed magically into the largest deficit ever, policies to help companies make profits despite innovation, a lack of reaction to Katrina’s victims, Fat cats becoming morbidly obese, tax cuts for those over 300K, corporate corruption, loss of American Jobs and Pensions, the mortgage crisis, record breaking oil prices, increases to the lower class, decreases to the middle class, record inflation, and a stagnant economy missing the necessary spending of dollars that the American People no longer have.
It’s my challenge that each of these experiences connect directly or indirectly to the slick and slippery oil policies of the last 8 years. Even without doing the research, we have to be smart enough to at least understand that it is highly improbable that this all happens in the same 8 years with out a connection to the White House.
So they didn’t raise taxes, the dollar buys less and our standard of living has plummeted.
However apparently we Americans are just a bunch of winers. I am not voting for McCain because he is strategically unfit for the challenges we face today. I am appreciative that you took the time to read this, I know we are all really concerned about our future. Let’s remember how we got here.
May God bless America!!
6. Magnum Serpentine | September 5th, 2008 at 9:05 am
What I could not believe was her slam on community organizers. Is this what we will get with the ethic challenged Palin? One wonders if she should had stayed in Alaska till the investigation is over in her ethic violation. And I find it funny that the republicans cast their own party members from Alaska out into the cold of night. Used up like some talking point. Well the Alaskan republican party is part of the greater republican party and they are quite angry with Palin. Speaking of the numbers who watched the debate, I was in the store the other day and two ladies were talking. They said they could not believe that she said some of the things she said (They did not say what they were but I bet one was community organizers) and the other said staying home is a good option to which the other agreed.
Why does it matter to the Republicans if 40 million watched and why are they so desperate to find the numbers. I believe 6.1 should be a number they should fear because thats how high the jobless rate has risen and the people blame the President for this and that president is the dictator george who is a republic. 6.1 will shake the republican party to its core like an Earthquake because the people blame the president not congress for unemployment.
7. hermie | September 5th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Obama…Voted 97% of the time with one of the least popular and least productive Democrat-run Congress in decades.
Like much of his life… All flash and promises, but little produced. A man with supposedly all the advantages, yet like most of his career, he preferred to just be ‘present’.
8. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 9:09 am
experienced the most profitable private war ever, - M Proof
Care to explain what a public war is?
uncovered lies that told us of the WMD’s existence, - M Proof
Care to explain what those lies were and who all perpetuated them?
burned ties to global allies, - M Proof
Care to expalin the recent emergence of conservative type leaders in France, Germany and Britain, too name a few that all have very good relations with the current admin.
And gas is currently $3.59 where I am at, and that’s even after Nancy Pelosi promised a sensible energy plan to bring down costs.
I think we can chalk M Proof up to just another melo dramatic propagandist that really has no idea what he’s talking about but can regurgitate on queue.
There seem to be quite a few of these little empty headed minions.
9. Retired Spook | September 5th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Your post about Palin reveals a denial of the recent past that is just astonishingly ignorant.
neo, I’m not sure that’s entirely accurate. I’ve been dissecting many of our Lefties’ comments over the last few days. Some of them, like Magnum Serpentine have no substance to their posts; just inane statements like “Palin’s about to be impeached”, while others like yekepyt are just ideological different than you and I.
I would not be happy living in the country yekepyt envisions if Obama is elected. The real irony here is that the kinds of change Obama envisions have been tried in Europe, and they are now finding that a nanny state, cradle-to-grave society is economically unsustainable. I don’t want this country to make the same mistake just because we have someone who thinks he can do it better. I’d much prefer to see this country gradually move away from socialism, not rush headlong into it.
10. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 9:12 am
M Proof,
Let the adults take care of your problems. You are a whiner, as most kids are, and seemingly unable to take care of yourself hence your blind allegiance to your perceived cocaine using father figure.
But the position of POTUS requires a bit more than just empty promises and tired old platitudes. When you grow up, you’ll realize that.
11. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 9:16 am
What I could not believe was her slam on community organizers. - Mags
As opposed to the daily liberal slams against military families, walmart shoppers and most recently, mothers? LMAO. And now 40 million voters is no big deal, when last week is was a sure indicator of a win. Reality eludes you.
Spook,
yekepyt claims that Palin only picked fights and offered nothing of substance. I submit that that has been the DNC game plan now for 8 years. Hence my comment about his denial of the past.
12. Magnum Serpentine | September 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Neocon,
Thats exactly what king george has given us, empty promises and tired old platitudes.
Time to write Hillary Clinton in as a write in candidate this fall. She is the best person for President and the republicans fear her, otherwise they would not had launched operation chaos.
13. Magnum Serpentine | September 5th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Not everyone who watched Palin’s distraction from her ethics violation will vote for her. Just like many who watched the pretender Obama will not vote for him also.
14. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Mags,
So now in your world, someone is guilty before the investigation, which she called, for is complete? Should we just eliminate judges and start throwing people into jail?
And I think the Democrats were afraid of Hillary. If you didn’t notice, they punked her in favor of an inexperienced male. Glass ceiling anyone?
15. MN Libertarian | September 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Sarah Palin has struck fear into the democrat posters here. Not only that, the hardcore Obama backers are in a complete fit right now.
Case in point: talked with my Mother-in-law last night who is drinking from the large messiah Kool-aid jug. She was downright ticked off about Sarah Palin. Stating the CNN/MSNBC/Daily Kos message of she was ‘hateful’ and ‘mean’. Those who were watching and aren’t worshipping at the Greek columned Kool-Aid temple would find this position to be absolutely absurd.
When it comes down to it, she hit a grand slam - the Democrats know it - and they’re slowly (or pretty quickly) getting the strong feeling that they are screwed in November.
So keep bringing your anger and hate to this site, democrat/Obama posters. We know why you are so desperate to try and change things.
16. js | September 5th, 2008 at 9:43 am
how much you wanna bet that the claim that obama raised 10 million dollars is a lie….surely well placed too…and the only confirmation is obama’s crew….lol
17. Rana Quijotesca | September 5th, 2008 at 10:01 am
ummm… Math does not work that way…?
37.2 + 3.9 = 41.1m watched Palin…
38.4 + 4 = 42.4m watched Obama…
The analysis also doesn’t take into account people who watched both Conventions (as was the case with most of my friends). That leads one to the conclusion that not all of the people who watched either speech supported the speaker…
Did anyone see the bounce Obama got from the Palin pick? He actually broke 50% earlier this week…
18. bagni | September 5th, 2008 at 10:06 am
mattpalin
wait?
cosmically confused
i thought ‘rock star’ was a bad thing
now it’s a good thing?
please ’splain lucy
19. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Rana,
Thanks for parsing the numbers. In a year when the Democrats should have double digit leads, you seem to be pleased with very small margins.
That does not bode well for you. Just FYI.
Palin Power!
20. Rich | September 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Rana- Could you please add up the number of stations Palins speech was played on as compared to Obama’s? Hint: She wasn’t played on BET
21. FmrMarine | September 5th, 2008 at 10:19 am
magnumstupid
>>>What I could not believe was her slam on community organizers. >>>
“community organizer” is a code name for RACE PIMP, aka je$$e jackass, or al sharpstone.
These clowns use these affirmative action positions to scam the govt. and corporations out of huge sums of money, become millionaires and really help nobody
Jesse Jackson – for blacks or himself?
Posted: September 16, 2003
1:00 am Eastern
By Mychal Massie
© 2008 WorldNetDaily.com
Over coffee and Key-lime pie, I posed the following to a colleague: “Name 10 things Jesse Jackson has done to tangibly help the black people he claims to represent.”
Two hours later, the question remained unanswered. It remained unanswered because Jackson has done nothing of consequence for anyone but himself and members of his family. >>>
22. FmrMarine | September 5th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Neo
Here is a good quote
>>>”It’s time for corporations to start daring these shakedown artist to sue them. Cowering in fear at the accusation of racism from jerks like this has been SOP in too much of corporate America, for too long. The Civil Rights Act was signed into law almost 40 years ago, the black middle class is now bigger than ever, and if black Americans were their own nation they’d be one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful countries on the planet. It’s time to stop acting like evil America is oppressing black people. It isn’t, and people like Jesse Jackson”(or oBOMBa )(added)”have been crying wolf” for too damned long. It’s time more people tell them to put a sock in it.”
23. yekepyt | September 5th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Spook says: “others like yekepyt are just ideological different than you and I. I would not be happy living in the country yekepyt envisions if Obama is elected.”
Spook, I can respect that, and I appreciate a good debate over ideological differences.
Although I am called many names here, and I frequently give in to the temptation to make snide remarks, I sincerely try to write posts that promote my opinions fairly.
In one post, I was absolutely wrong about a polling number — it was embarrassing for me because I was in the middle of trying to sound smarter than Kimberly. Rich pointed out my mistake (and called me a “dumbass”), and I thanked him and then apologized to Kimberly. Kimberly, if you missed that post (it’s an old one now), I stand by that apology: in that discussion, you were right and I was wrong. (I claimed that Obama’s lead in the Gallup daily poll had widened by a point when in fact it had narrowed by a point).
24. js | September 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
one?
you cant count, can you?
25. Rich | September 5th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Rasmussen shows a McCain, Palin bounce forming
Friday, September 05, 2008 Email to a Friend.AdvertisementThe Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows the beginning of John McCain’s convention bounce and the race is essentially back where it was before Barack Obama’s bounce. Obama now attracts 46% of the vote while McCain earns 45%. When “leaners” are included, it’s Obama 48%, McCain 46% (see recent daily results).
26. yekepyt | September 5th, 2008 at 11:06 am
js, are you talking to me?
During the discussion where I ended up apologizing to Kimberly, I stated that Obama’s lead in the Gallup Daily had grown from eight to nine points on a given day, when in fact it had narrowed, from eight to six.
So you’re right, js. It was a long time ago and I said one point but meant two points. I stand corrected (again!).
I was merely bringing it up as a way of saying to Spook that I can respect his views, even while disagreeing with them, and I am not afraid to admit when I make an error.
By the way, since that time, Obama’s lead has grown again, from six to seven points, but that is because McCain’s support fell during the RNC, not because Obama’s grew.
27. Retired Spook | September 5th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Spook, I can respect that, and I appreciate a good debate over ideological differences.
And let’s hope that the next 60 days provides that. The contrast in ideology is more stark than in any election in my memory, and this will be the 10th Presidential election I’ve voted in.
Lest I be accused, at some point, of sour grapes, I just want to go on record as saying, if McCain wins, I’ll be a gracious winner, and if Obama wins, I’ll be a gracious loser. No matter which one wins, he will be my President.
28. WhatChange | September 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
“By the way, since that time, Obama’s lead has grown again, from six to seven points, but that is because McCain’s support fell during the RNC, not because Obama’s grew”
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/04/opinion/polls/main4416798.shtml
29. FmrMarine | September 5th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Retired;
>>>if Obama wins, I’ll be a gracious loser. No matter which one wins, he will be my President.>>>
I will be as “gracious” and accept him as much as the left has embraced W
The man is a racist and a marxist, I believe he will rip our country apart.
30. kimberly4victory | September 5th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Thanks, yekepyt. :-)
I, too, will be a gracious loser. Of course, I will be praying more than usual if Obama does win.
However, with that being said, McCain-Palin CAN win the election. We need to get out the vote, watch for voter fraud, and donate. I made another contribution yesterday.
(PS. If I get one more email from the Obama camp (6 total yesterday), I’m going to scream. They are more than desperate!
31. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I am with FmrMarine,
If Obama wins, I will give him the same respect and latitude that the liberals have given Bush.
It will be pay back time.
32. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Yesterday Obama was asked about voter fraud in Ohio.
His reply: “Well it’s a good thing we have Democrats in charge of the voting machines”
Wow.
33. A-10 | September 5th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
M Proof ,
This is going to be soooooooo much fun.
“a loss of the twin towers”
Which was planned throughout President Clinton’s watch.
“loss of thousands of American lives in 911″
Which we can blame squarely on the shoulders of Islamist Terrorists. The same folks Senator Obama wants to negotiate with.
“increased travel costs”
Over time, travel costs have always increased.
“allowed Bin Laden to get away”
No one “allowed” Bin Laden to get away. Besides, he may already be dead.
“experienced an unjust war”
Oh, it’s unjust to enforce the 17 UN Resolutions and Ceasefire agreement that Saddam violated. Its unjust to free 50,000,000 people from murdering dictators. You’re a fool.
“experienced the most profitable private war ever’
Nonsensical.
“loss of thousands of American soldiers lives”
Tragic, but everyone of those who gave their lives to keep America free and free the oppressed, did so willingly.
“never uncovered weapons of Mass destruction’
Bold-faced lie. Hundreds of Chem shells have been discovered. Illegal yellowcake has been discovered. Bio equiment has been discovered.
“uncovered lies that told us of the WMD’s existence”
Nonsensical.
“picked up responsibility for a failing Iraq”
Yes, Iraq was failing under Sadam. He was murdering his own people, even gassing them. We liberated them. Now, most of the security of Iraq is under Iraqi control.
“burned ties to global allies’
Lie. See , neocon’s comment.
“gas prices near $5 a gallon’
In the Mid-$3 range and dropping. Much of the cost is due to the Dems blocking the expanding of domestic oil production.
“record unemployment”
A lie of epic proportions. Today’s unemployment rate: Around 6%. Unemployment rate during the Carter Administration (D) - over 8%, peaking at 9%.
“a collapsed economy(we are in a recession)’
Lie. A recession is defined as “a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months” We haven’t had a single quarter of declining economic activity since November 2001-November 2002.
“increased dependence on foreign oil”
Yup, because liberals are blocking domestic oil production.
“alternative fuel programs and electric cars halted”
Lie.
“diverted attention to ethanol”
Which the Dems have backed.
“loss of global food production due to ethanol”
See above.
“reduced funding to education’
Lie. We are spending more for education than ever before, even adjusting for inflation.
“loss of healthcare”
Lie.
“in action on global warming”
Man-man Global Warming is a haox. If Global Warming is ocurring (and the scientific fact say that it isn’t) its naturally ocurring and we cannot stop it if we tried.
“reliance on China’s investment’
Nonsensical.
“the devaluation of the dollar”
On which the Administration has little control, with Earth having a global economy.
“a reversed surplus that morphed magically into the largest deficit ever’
A reversed surplus? A reversed surplus would be a deficit. Besides the imaginary surplus at the end of the Clinton Administration was a forcast, not an actual fact.
“policies to help companies make profits despite innovation”
Nonsensical.
“a lack of reaction to Katrina’s victims”
Lie. While everyone slams the Katrina response by the Feds, it is the local and state government’s responsibility to get everyone our of Dodge.
“Fat cats becoming morbidly obese”
Like whom? Michael Moore? Garfield?
“tax cuts or those over 300K’
Which has stimulated the economy and resulted in record tax revenues.
“corporate corruption’
Happens all the time, on anyone’s watch. Who’s adminiatration brought them to justice?
“loss of American Jobs and Pensions”
Historical levels of American’s employes.
“the mortgage crisis”
Caused by people buying more than they can afford and mortgage companies giving them loans they cannot afford.
“record breaking oil prices”
Has dropped nearly $60 recently.
“increases to the lower class, decreases to the middle class”
Nonsensical.
“record inflation”
Lie. The inflation rate during the Carter Administration was nearly 15%. The average in this decade is around 3%.
“and a stagnant economy missing the necessary spending of dollars that the American People no longer have.”
Nonsensical.
What you have written is possibly the most lie-filled pile of horse excrement that I have ever witnessed (short of the DNC Convention). You have proven to everyone who read your comments that you have the mental capacity of an ant.
34. WhatChange | September 5th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I’m with former Marine. Impeach him, prosecute him, investigate every nook and cranny, every breath and every sneeze, investigate every blink. Evidence, proof or even an actual offense is not needed.
What a bunch of asses the Dems are.
35. WhatChange | September 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
“However apparently we Americans are just a bunch of winers. I am not voting for McCain because he is strategically unfit for the challenges we face today. I am appreciative that you took the time to read this, I know we are all really concerned about our future. Let’s remember how we got here.” MProof
As A-10 stated, all your statements are moonbat talking point lies. And you can bet McCain won’t be in a limo when the 3 am call comes smoking crack with seeking sexual favors from a …
36. kimberly4victory | September 5th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Thank you for your post, A-10. I didn’t bother because it was so full of lies, I thought, “Hmmm. Do I want to waste my energy on static?”
Nah.
PS You rock. :-)
37. kimberly4victory | September 5th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Presidential candidate John McCain’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention drew more television viewers than his rival Barack Obama attracted at the Democratic party’s event last week, according to preliminary ratings from Nielsen Media Research.
Across all broadcast networks Thursday, Sen. McCain’s speech ended the night with a 4.8 rating/7 share, compared to Sen. Obama’s 4.3/7 average, according to overnight numbers from metered households in 55 U.S. markets measured by Nielsen. These ratings are preliminary, however, and are subject to change.
NBC’s coverage of Sen. McCain’s speech started directly at the tail end of the opening game of NFL season, with the speech pulling in a 6.3 rating/10 share, topping Sen. Obama’s speech last week by 26%. That lead-in may have boosted audiences who last night turned out in droves to watch Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin introduce herself to the country.
ABC’s showing of the McCain speech averaged a 4.5/7, down 2% from the same night of the Democratic convention last week, while CBS’ coverage took in a 3.4/5, an increase of 3%.
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/09/m…at_obama_i.php
We will have to see how he rated in Cable. I know this doesn’t mean, all of them are going to vote for McCain, but it does show there is an interest in this election … and rightly so.
38. CanadianObserver | September 5th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
And you can bet McCain won’t be in a limo when the 3 am call comes smoking crack with seeking sexual favors from a …
35. WhatChange | September 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
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If you are betting McCain will not be in that limo at 3 a.m., WhatChange, who are you saying will be? You need to be more specific in your ridiculous allegations. Give us a name, svp.
39. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Give you a name?
Bill Clinton, Marion Berry, or how about Andrew Young.
All possiblities
40. Blogs For Victory »&hellip | September 5th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
[...] September 5th, 2008 at 12:45pm Matt Margolis Recent reports indicated that Sarah Palin drew more viewers for her convention speech than Obama did for his. [...]
41. CanadianObserver | September 5th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
#39. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Give you a name?
Bill Clinton, Marion Berry, or how about Andrew Young.
All possiblities
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All possibilities, neocon, but none of whom will have access to that 3 a.m. call. Try again.
42. Retired Spook | September 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I will be as “gracious” and accept him as much as the left has embraced W. The man is a racist and a marxist, I believe he will rip our country apart.
Sorry, guys. At some point the rancor has to end or the whole country will go down the toilet. Is that what you want?
A number of Conservatives have been likening an Obama administration to Carter 2, but, you know what? We survived Carter and got Reagan. I’m guessing that the majority of Obama supporters were not alive when Jimmy Carter was president. They don’t remember the “misery index” or that piece de resistance of foreign policy: getting even with the Soviet Union for invading Afghanistan by boycotting the Moscow Olympics. I can’t imagine anyone who was alive then who would want to repeat those mistakes. I have the confidence that a significant enough majority of the American public is smart enough and resourceful enough to reverse course and repair any damage that an Obama presidency might do. It might take a while, but we are a can-do people.
Now I’m not suggesting we sit back and concede the election to Obama. Kimberly has got it right. We pull out all the stops and do everything within our power in our own spheres of influence to get the people we support elected. I we lose, we get behind Obama until such time as he proves he no longer deserves our support. If we were to treat a President Obama the same way that the Left has treated Bush, we’re just saying we’re no better than they are. I don’t believe that’s true, but if that’s the way you feel, then go for it. That mindset will, at some point, just devolve into violent confrontation, and, as much as I have mentally prepared myself for that eventuality, it’s something I’d prefer to avoid.
43. Sunny | September 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Kahn | September 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Rasmussen says Palin is more popular than McCain or Obama.
Why is the press refusing to interview her? Why is Oprah refusing to host her?
Kahn, is it possible that the McCain campaing does not want her talking to the press? According to the head of the McCain campaign this morning on the news he said they would put her out there for interviews when they are ready and they may decide not to put her out there at all.
44. Rich | September 5th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Sunny- Would you put your candidate in front of the press after the sexist and demeaning things done to her this week? I’m not talking about bloggers, I’m talking about the media. It is a smart move because she will not get a fair shake. She was called a nazi sympathizer by Obama’s spokesman and the media simply ignored it. let them clamor for an interview. I’d keep them waiting, then I’d go on Oreilly. And before you say its wrong to avoid the media that has slandered her, I’ll point you to Obama’s ducking of the town hall debates that he said he would do anytime anyplace.
45. neocon | September 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Spook,
I don’t want to have to go through misery indexes again, which will surely happen under Obama.
We need to win. Failure is not an option (which by the way is a great documentary on Apollo 13)
46. yekepyt | September 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Gallup Daily Poll shows a good trend for McCain: Obama’s lead has narrowed to only four points!
47. A-10 | September 5th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
So the attacks on Gov Palin’s family haven’t stuck and have been proven to be lies. The attacks on her experience have backfired and have illustrated that the Donk’s Presidential Candidate has less executive experience than the GOP’s #2. The AIP attack, the “Road-to-nowhere” attack, the “sportcaster/beauty queen” attack, the “troopergate” attack. All failures.
Now we have the “Hiding her from the press” attack. Lets see, she’s been the GOP Candidate for VP for how long? Exactly one week. Most of that time was tied up with the GOP Convention.
Was she expected to drop everything and dive into a non-stop string of interviews? I’m pretty certain that in the 8 1/2 weeks left until the election, you’ll see her conducting interviews, press conferences, and speeches.
Do you think that maybe the McCain/Palin campaign are busy scheduling her for campaing stops and other public appearances? And who, exactly is making all the fuss over this? The MSM, that’s who. The same MSM who had their panties in a bunch because the McCain campaing didn’t allow them to “properly vet” Gov Palin. The same MSM that has been the attack dog for the Obama campaign. The same MSM that has been spreading all the lies and rumors.
I’d tell the MSM to go pound sand. We’ll talk with you on our schedule, not yours. The MSM is not running this campaign, we are. Now go do something useful, like investigating Senator Obama’s ties to terrorists (Ayers), convicted felons (Rezko), and that little $1,000,000 earmark for his wife’s employer.
48. A-10 | September 5th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
&%*$ fingers. Don’t they know the “g” comes before the “n” in campaign.
49. Sunny | September 5th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Rich, I have no problem with the campaign not putting her out for interviews. That is their call and the campaign needs to do what is best for its compaign. As to your comment regarding the Obama spokesman calling her a Nazi sympathizer - would you please give a website or some other resource that back up this accusation? Its not that I don’t believe you but I haven’t seen it and I cannot believe that Obama would allow that to go without comments.
50. Retired Spook | September 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Sunny, it wasn’t too hard. I Googled “Obama supporter: Palin Nazi symphasizer”. The first match yielded this.
• The Obama Campaign Linked Gov. Palin As A Supporter Of Pat Buchanan Who They Called A “Nazi Sympathizer.”
51. WhatChange | September 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
“If you are betting McCain will not be in that limo at 3 a.m., WhatChange, who are you saying will be? You need to be more specific in your ridiculous allegations. Give us a name, svp.” CO
Hussein Obama comes to mind, he’s been there, done that.
52. A-10 | September 5th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Something I just noticed: Senator Obama frequently says: “I just want to be honest with you” or “that facts are”.
I was always taught (and it is very true) that if somene says they are “going to honest with you” they have been lying in the past or are going to lie to you now.
When they say the “facts are”, the next thing out of their mouth is probably not a fact, but a lie, distortion, or half-truth.
It’s a character flaw that most people overlook or miss. Those possessing the character flaw say it so many times, they cannot resist saying it.
Watch for it. Just saw a clip on Fox with the interview with Bill O’reilly and the first thing out of Senator Obama’s mouth was: “I just want to be honest with you.” Why now? Why weren’t you honest with me before?
53. Retired Spook | September 5th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
A-10, that dovetails with one of my favorite questions that all politicians should be asked whenever they flip-flop in a fairly short period of time (as Obama did on a divided Jerusalem within one day):
“Senator, when you said “A” yesterday and “B” today, on which occasion were you lying?”
54. A-10 | September 5th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
kimberly4victory,
Just doin’ my part. Thanks for the compliment.
U rock as well ;-)
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