I am 100% for Obama but I think she did a great job giving a speech while lying her ass off. She's charismatic and a real barracuda, very scary.

Posted at September 3, 2008 11:15 PM in response to Palin Hits Obama's "Bitter" Remarks

I have to say she's been great for my marriage; my husband went over to the dark side sometime during Clinton's second term. But he's always hated the religious right-wingers and the Palin pick has convinced him to vote for Obama. He's just one example of the kinds of folks you guys are talking about who are driving these polls.

Posted at September 3, 2008 8:42 PM in response to Gallup: For Every Voter Palin Wins Over, Another Jumps To Obama

Does anyone remember the book/movie "The Handmaid's Tale"? The Republican Party of McCain/Palin is starting to remind me in a frightening way of the society depicted in that book. Think about it, Palin's daughter is more celebrated for being pregnant than she would be if she had gotten admitted to Harvard! Actually makes me miss Chelsea Clinton...Not to mention all the rest of it, religious fanaticism, old men, young babes, etc.

Posted at September 3, 2008 2:14 PM in response to New McCain Ad Stars Palin, Attacks Obama

Doesn't it bother Lieberman at all to hear all these folks say Palin is great because she's such a good Christian?? I mean, as a Jew? I know folks on here don't like Specter but I thought he looked a little uncomfortable having to spew the party line on Palin; at least he's not a complete idiot. And I've never considered him a total race traitor the way I now view Lieberman.

Posted at September 2, 2008 10:23 PM in response to Lieberman To Break Vow Not To Attack Obama Tonight

Gosh, she doesn't leave these girls too many "choices", does she?? No sex education, no contraception, no pregnancy terminations, and no place to live!

Posted at September 2, 2008 9:52 PM in response to Palin Slashed Funding for Teen Moms, In 2008..YUP! YUP!

Didn't I hear somewhere that they were paying people to attend McCain's speech on Thursday??

Posted at September 2, 2008 8:42 PM in response to Thompson: McCain Isn't A Showboating Celeb

LOL--I saw that, too! And I'm sure that sharp-eyed Cindy noticed it...

Posted at August 29, 2008 9:49 PM in response to McCain picks Palin, and stares

Actually Obama did praise Hillary constantly during the primary and continues to praise her.

I have no idea how Hillary supporters, or former supporters will view Palin, but I suspect their reactions will vary. Personally I wouldn't compare her to Monica Lewinsky because she seems to be very much her own woman and to have high moral principles, even though I don't share many of her values. I'm sure she would be highly offended by the comparison!

In fact in some ways I'm liking what I'm reading about her and how she has fought the entrenched old-boy network up there, and the special interests. That can't have been easy for a woman. She seems very real and down to earth and like a colorful character. I like the big hair and glasses, but wonder how long before we see a total makeover.

I like her in the same way I liked Huckabee, as a person and a character, while disagreeing with almost everything they both believe in and stand for! She will certainly make the campaign more fun than any of the other potential Republican VP choices would have.

Posted at August 29, 2008 9:40 PM in response to Will Hillary Clinton supporters vote for Monica Lewinsky?

I agree, and having the son in Iraq negates that advantage for Biden. Although with her conservative values she might not automatically appeal to Hillary's base of feminists, she will appeal to men AND women in states like Pennsylvania with the union ties, the Catholic background, and the big hair.

Posted at August 29, 2008 4:34 PM in response to Sarah Palin - surprise challenge for democrats - watch out!

Pro: big Loretta Lynn hair

Con: big Loretta Lynn hair

Posted at August 29, 2008 12:54 PM in response to Sarah Palin for VP Open thread