Video: Meet the Palins; Update: McCain tells staffers, “We’re going to fight back”
posted at 4:24 pm on September 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Yes, that’s Bristol Palin and her fiance there to greet Maverick as he touches down in Minneapolis. A sweet moment, especially the smile on her face after a brutal few days. Whether they’re there because the campaign decided it plays better to have them there than out of sight or whether it’s because McCain is simply that classy (or, most likely, both) I leave for you to decide. For what it’s worth, the Palins’ soon-to-be in-law claims that the couple was planning to get married before they knew she was pregnant. Exit quotation: “This is just a bonus.”
Update: Sounds like the Eagleton option is off the table. Before this story’s done circulating, Maverick’s standing with the base is apt to be at an all-time high:
John McCain spoke to staff and advisers working in the campaign War Room at the Minneapolis Hilton this afternoon, and forcefully vowed to fight hard to defend his runningmate Sarah Palin against attacks from the media and Democrats. “They’re not doing right by our vice president, they’re not doing right by the American people,” McCain said, according to a source in the room. “We’re gonna fight back, we’re gonna get ‘em.” McCain pounded his fist into his hand as he spoke, the source said, and made clear that he would be aggressively challenging those who are attacking Palin.
McCain advisers expect that he will address the issue in his speech to the convention tomorrow evening.
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Way to brass it out. Courage. Class.
Nice.
LimeyGeek on September 3, 2008 at 4:27 PM
One big happy family. Man I hope they win.
BadgerHawk on September 3, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Class act across the board.
Nice job Mr. McCain – very nice job.
jake-the-goose on September 3, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Great video. McCain spent longer talking with Bristol and her fiance than to Sarah and Todd Palin. You know that was deliberate. I liked the kiss for Trig also.
INC on September 3, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Mac Attack
pt on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
No kidding. Did anyone besides you and the left take that seriously? And vegas.
BadgerHawk on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Looks like McCain had a nice long conversation with the parents to be regarding all the scrutiny they’ve been under. Can tell by the gestures that he was saying something about holding up under the pressure, knows it’s tough, etc. Classy.
DerKrieger on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Very, very sweet.
Loxodonta on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
VERY CLASSY!!! My respect for McCain grows every day
ConservativePartyNow on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Obama: …but if they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished with a baby.
Levi: This is just a bonus
TexasAg03 on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Check out the lede to the story AP linked:
That’s some subtle nuancey goodness, right there.
Was it really necessary to include “unwed” after identifying the guy as her “boyfriend”?
This isn’t the Clinton family after all.
Jack M. on September 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
What a great family.
The libs can dream on about another Eagleton. If Palin was not on the ballot, Republicans would just write her name in.
pedestrian on September 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Update
Hell yeah!
carbon_footprint on September 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
McCain seems p1ssed. Is this where the volcano erupts?
tommylotto on September 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
video not working -
fabrexe on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
nice.
venicesurfer on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Oh, my God.
Made me cry.
tree hugging sister on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for an over the top, knock out speech tonight.
DerKrieger on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
ChangeClass you can believe in.Mike Honcho on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
I’m so glad Levi will be in the “family box” tonight. The Palins and the McCains are just that classy – nothing to hide, and a lot of love to showcase. Good on them!!!
MochaLite on September 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
That was a picture of America.
Damiano on September 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM
McCain loves Kids. I have a friend in Cali, where McCain talked to his son for 15 minutes and didn’t let anyone interupt.
:)
upinak on September 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Notice how Sarah and Todd kind of hug around 1:24? It’s so subtle and touching. What a beautiful family. Suck it, Maureen Dowd.
Pasalubong on September 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM
They picked the wrong sailor to f with.
John McCain’s not Namby-Pamby Obambi. He doesn’t sprint out of news conferences when he doesn’t like the questions. He doesn’t cower in fear of debates.
Barry’s an untested, unqualified, unaccomplished wuss.
And his sneaky, underhanded attacks through his intermediaries, will not work.
NoDonkey on September 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Team McCain shouldn’t be too aggressive with their pushback… hating the media is too often a lazy copout. Team McCain could have handled this rollout a lot better.
ninjapirate on September 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
I know McCain’s arms can’t go above his shoulders. Well, my eyes can’t go above Sarah’s chest. She’s hot!
marklmail on September 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Class all the way.
aquaviva on September 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Right there with ya John!
Whoa-never thought I’d be sayin’ that.
ExTex on September 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Major class act. Bestow my heart, John McCain.
Topsecretk9 on September 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Obama is a metrosexual – not a real man
DerKrieger on September 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Jeez, I guess I never really saw Mav stride around that much. It never occurred to me the limits of his movement. I mean, goddamn, that man went through a lot. As a policy maker, questionable. As a hard and strong man, there is no doubt, and my guess is that he picked a woman with the same fortitude. He’s sticking by the Palins just as he stuck with his men in the Hanoi Hilton, detractors and enemies be damned. These are two people who have something very high in their minds: loyalty.
I think that loyalty will serve this nation well. November can’t get here quick enough.
MadisonConservative on September 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Since they plan to marry, wouldn’t it be more correct to identify the young man as Bristol Palin’s fiance?
AZCoyote on September 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
After all of the pricipled issues that I have disagreed with McCain on-
This entire Palin pick has been a class act. And this is just icing on the cake. The Maverick has gone a long way to win back my respect.
Thanks for coming over to my side of the Conservative table John. I salute you sir.
FiveWays on September 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
I’m not a McCain supporter, nor do i particularly like Sarah Palin, but this is pure class.
Obama runs miles from people who he has been friends with for decades without any compulsion towards loyalty or honour. Here you have McCain making is plain he will not let these two kids lives be ruined by MSNBC and the NY Times.
zane on September 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
I had no doubts on the update, but I still say Sarah needs to take up for herself.
Send her over to Countdown… with a rifle and a hunting knife. Let’s see if she can field dress and ass instead of a moose.
Damiano on September 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Some parts look pretty comical without sound.
Darth Executor on September 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
21,528,000 TOTAL WATCHED TUESDAY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION… [DEMS SCORED 25,974 ON DAY 2, WITH HILLARY] MORE…
From Drudge.
Enoxo on September 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
The more this campaign goes on, the more respect I have for John McCain. He is a class act!
Reaganite84 on September 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Yes–a classy move by McCain. I hope these kids can handle the crap they’re getting from the media.
Bugler on September 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
On Friday I thought to myself, what a perfect rollout. No one saw that coming. I suspect a lot of people were probobly thinking the same thing before the media turned into a bunch of partisan hacks, foaming at the mouth waiting to attack.
BadgerHawk on September 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
sounds like mccain has figured out the press isn’t his friend. hope he remembers it during his presidency.
right4life on September 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
This is what I’ve been saying. The kid’s mother said he told her they were engaged months ago at the beginning of the year.
The left and the media cannot comprehend the thought that this couple were wanting to start a family… so they ignore it and make it look as hideous as they could.
Enoxo on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Yeah they are treating her how they treated Hillary after Iowa…remember how that worked out?
zane on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
These people make me proud to be a Republican.
__________
RJGatorEsq. on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
RE: McCain deciding to open a can of whup-ass on the media and the Dems — If anyone thought the guy who withstood 5 1/2 years of torture for what he knew was right was going to cave to a little media pressure, they had another think coming.
aero on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Brass Balls. That’s all.
Sakaki on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
The Palin pick has done much more for McCain that rally the troops. It has humanized McCain, and has done more to highlight his devotion to his family and country than perhaps anything else anyone could have done.
And his ralling around Palin has proven, very early in the Campaign, that he is a fighter. And Americans love a fighter.
Jim M. on September 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Give ‘em hell, Mac.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
McCain knows if he drops her or lets her go he’ll lose in the landslide that will make Mondale flinch…
Rogue on September 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
And that, my friends, is a fitting definition of Conservative vs liberal. As a conservative I would figuratively punch a liberal in the mouth for any slimy act of his/her….. a liberal will only cry and get me arrested….. big difference , as Obammy is about to find out. For literalistic ilk out there, as well as Soros sots… note I used the word ” figuratively”
MNDavenotPC on September 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Levi looked a little awkward, but boy I’ll bet he was nervous! I am excited to vote for this ticket… those family values are my family values.
Hunt035 on September 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Isn’t this what it is all about?
What is more important than family?
Elizabetty on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
The media is quite simply out of control. I’ve never seen anything like this.
Slublog on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Who is the man on the end? Is that Sarah Palin’s son or another boyfriend? I thought her son wouldn’t be able to make it on the campaign, but he doesn’t look like Willow’s boyfriend.
Esthier on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
But, but, but, Senator Obama loves waffles!
Peri Winkle on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Wouldn’t that be the greatest thing ever? Right after she gives her speech, bringing down the house, she trots over to MSNBC and demands to talk to the Legthrill. Confronts him (and coward Olberdouche in NY) as to why they are so in the tank and so irresponsible. Totally faces them down. It would be for the ages.
Darksean on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Is that video working for you guys?
DaveS on September 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Oh my. I cried. You know he already feels protective of these kids. You can just see it. I’m very proud of this ticket. First class, all the way.
hoosiermama on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
notice McCain talking to Palin’s husband, they are talking about him shaving since last week
jp on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Exactly the kind of man I want for my President!
dman232 on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
This is a two-front war for McCain and Palin — they’re facing down both the Dems and the media (I know, one and the same, but they’re different fights). They have a lot of enthusiastic and willing foot soldiers out here on the interwebz, though, and I hope they find a way to tap into our energy effectively in the coming weeks.
aero on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
McCain’s well-known character trait of steely resolution will serve him well here.
Cicero43 on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
im sorry the way he embraces those two kids is truly moving after the last two days.
zane on September 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Well stated.
Matticus Finch on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Damn the torpedoes!
drjohn on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
opposed to a punishment, sweet!
Topsecretk9 on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
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didn’t the nets cover most of the DNC? some didn’t cover Thompson/Lieberman last night i beleive
jp on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
This was just wonderful. Our John is a classy man. I’m having a bit of problem with tears. The whole Palin family as well as Cindy are great.
L
letget on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
If he Eagletoned, it would be over for McCain.
We’ll all stand by the Palins.
drjohn on September 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Nice to see McCain actually take some time to talk with both Bristol and her fiance. It appeared genuine. And now the campaign is complete…..we have a politician kissing a baby! :-)
Mallard T. Drake on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
If the press and/or dems keep this up I’ll be waiting for the I don’t want them punished with a baby quote in a commercial?
rockhead on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
For those not able to see the video:
Try viewing it in IE.
RiteWingFascist on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
“Send her over to Countdown… with a rifle and a hunting knife. Let’s see if she can field dress an ass instead of a moose.”
I’d like to see that POS’s head mounted and stuffed on a wall, although it would ruin the comforting effect of the fireplace.
Still, I could force myself to enjoy a nice snifter of port next to it on a cold day.
NoDonkey on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
:)
lodge on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Great job JM, and all. Very sweet. From the moment I saw the first The One ad, it was clear to me that Team McCain understood the martial arts principles by which one uses one’s opponent’s own mass and movement to make them fall. This is what McCain needs to do, with respect to both Obama directly, and the MSM.
I don’t think she needs it, but I will say a prayer that tonight goes well. This is exciting!
ParisParamus on September 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
That is John Mccain he doesnt leave a man behind and he doesnt abandon his wing(wo)man
William Amos on September 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
I have strongly disliked John McCain for at least 10 years. For a while after it became clear that he would be our nominee I seriously considered voting writing in George W. Bush this year. Eventually I came around to the rational and responsible conclustion that I needed to just hold my nose, man up, and pull the lever for McCain.
My how things have quickly changed. Now I am a proud supporter of our ticket. I am truly inspired by our nominee for the first time. I have actually been going down to his national headquarters in the evenings and volunteering. What a change!
t.ferg on September 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
You know, Christmas and Easter at the White House are going to be fun times for the next 4-8 years (possibly longer!).
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Allah, you showed yourself to be a Grade-A pussy by even entertaining the possibility that McCain might jetisson his running mate. Obviously, you haven’t figured our man out, yet.
SWLiP on September 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Hey AP, has MM changed her mind since this?
carbon_footprint on September 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
“Today, we are all Palins.”
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 3, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Correct, that’s with several stations NOT covering the convention last night. Which is impressive.
And yes, all stations were glued to the DNC all week long.
Enoxo on September 3, 2008 at 4:45 PM
This is becoming crazier by the day. The election has now turned in to the MSM vs. Sarah Palin. Barack is irrelevant in his own presidential campaign.
dejack on September 3, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Makes me think “We, the people” will not let a commie and a bunch of wadsworth MSM losers decide who we are and who we will continue being.
bbz123 on September 3, 2008 at 4:45 PM
McCain is a class act and so is Palin.
The sleeze they are up against will be exposed…finally.
Can’t wait to see how the smarmy dolts at MSLSD spin this.
RobCon on September 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
My first-time voting daughter just said “awwww, that’s so nice” then she said that she kind of gets what all her peer students at Temple feel about Obama. The difference is, she says, that she was already supporting McCain because of his policies. The fact that she can also feel emotionally connected as well, is a plus. She’s brave to stick up for McCain/Palin in her world, I’ll tell you.
Moxie on September 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
My respect for McCain has always been there. Yes…he’s always been a class-act.
JetBoy on September 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
I truly hope McCain sees the MSM buildup of the “dump Palin” meme as the equivalent of the North Vietnamese asking him if he’d like to go home early.
Cicero43 on September 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
That’s Track. I guess he got some kind of special leave of absence from training for this. Very considerate of the Army, if so.
aero on September 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
I still don’t love McCain, but he sure is bringin’ me ’round.
Mrs. Happy Housewife on September 3, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Thanks.
She has a beautiful family.
Esthier on September 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM
“I truly hope McCain sees the MSM buildup of the “dump Palin” meme as the equivalent of the North Vietnamese asking him if he’d like to go home early.”
And it’s by people with the same ideology as the North Vietnamese to boot.
NoDonkey on September 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM
That’s Track Palin. He’s supposed to deploy for Iraq in a week or so. Good to see him there supporting his family. Good to see McCain giving him encouragement as a fellow service member.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM
How is this Alaskan family going to withstand the savagery of Obama and his vast army of evil?
jay12 on September 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Classy.
Ha! I like it.
CP on September 3, 2008 at 4:49 PM
If it is, more Americans will be “fer” McCain than “agin” him.
tgharris on September 3, 2008 at 4:49 PM
really is amazing how good a campaign and transfomation of Mccain there has been over the last couple months
jp on September 3, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Boomerang. A line that will never see the light of day on the networks (other than FNC)
phreshone on September 3, 2008 at 4:49 PM
If you are wondering, that’s the Roberta McCain in him.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 3, 2008 at 4:50 PM
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