Palin not invited to Obama dinner for McCain?
posted at 3:05 pm on January 15, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Her spokesman claims he doesn’t know if she was or not, but come on.
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, his controversial running-mate, will not attend the dinner, Bill McAllister, a Palin spokesman tells Mother Jones…
Was she even invited? “I don’t know if she was invited,” McCallister says. Don’t know? How could that be? It’s hard to miss an invitation from a presidential inauguration committee. For its part, Obama’s inaugural committee has declined to say whether an invitation was sent to Palin. Repeated phone calls to its press office produced no answer to this simple question…
If Palin was left off the guest list, it’s not clear whether the snub came from McCain or the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Isn’t it? I’m tempted to poll that question but we all know how it would go. Speaking of which, Rick Santorum chimes in this morning on why The One is bending over backwards to honor McCain: Because he knows a dependable maverick when he sees one.
In McCain’s mind, however, losing the presidency will not be the final chapter of his life story. He knows the path to “Big Media” redemption. Working with the man who vanquished him in November will show them all the real McCain again.
Remember, it was this onetime prisoner of war who led the charge to open diplomatic relations with Vietnam. If that past is prologue, and McCain’s legislative record is any guide, he will not just join with Obama but lead the charge in Congress on global warming, immigration “reform,” the closing of Guantanamo, federal funding for embryonic-stem-cell research, and importation of prescription drugs.
But McCain won’t stop there in his effort to rehabilitate himself in the media’s – or maybe his own – eyes. He will forge common ground on a long list of initiatives that go far beyond where he has gone before, including the stimulus package.
So obviously true is this that I’m not going to bother polling it, either. Instead, let’s approach the question this way: Are there any major policy initiatives on which McCain will break sharply with Obama? You’re all going to say Iraq but you’re kidding yourselves. For one thing, they’re already working hard to assimilate Maverick’s chief crony on that, and for another, he and Obama have always been more in sync on this subject than most of us would like to admit. In fact, if The One does try to speed up his withdrawal plans, the first person he’ll call to ask for cover on that is McCain. McCain might not give it to him, but the gesture at least will prevent him from leading some sort of GOP insurrection.
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I guess I’ll just drop her statement here in full:
Is this the opening salvo of a sustained campaign against Congressional Democrats and their energy ideas, or a one off reaction to a bill? I hope it’s the former, but we shall see, won’t we?
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 8:46 AM
The only friends of mine who are chomping at the bit to see Palin represent the Republican party are DEMOCRATS. They’re wishing she would stay in the limelight because she’s such an easy target.
And then there are the Republicans who spent time with her on the campaign trail and want to stay as far away as possible. Maybe people should get a clue and quit acting like a freaking cult worshiping her.
popularpeoplesfront on January 16, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Waiting for some nitwit to wonder who wrote this statement for poor dumb Sarah in 3…..2…..1…..
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM
It’s funny how these “republicans” aren’t named in your post
An Era of Hate on January 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM
So what if The One eventually met Governor Palin?
Anyway from The Hill speaking of a meeting on 12/8/2008 or so.
“President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden greeted former rival and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) on Tuesday at a meeting of the nation’s governors.
Palin, who famously accused Obama of “palling around with terrorists,” was the first governor Obama greeted as he entered the room to applause. While the two shook hands, it was unclear what was said between them.”
IlikedAUH2O on January 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Hey PPP, did you notice this earlier post which I find interesting:
But your survey of your friends is so much more scientific than a FOX News poll.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 8:54 AM
That guy above is right, of course. Cult worshipping a light brained extremist is only OK for Democrats. Everyone else gets killed for it.
IlikedAUH2O on January 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM
There is no cult worship of Sarah Palin. It’s not her fault that she was sent from the heavens like an avenging angel to save America from itself and lead us into a bright Utopian conservative future where nothing goes wrong ever again!
(kidding….kidding) hehehe.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM
This is a great example of cognitive dissonance. How could a dumbo write such a cogent statement regarding what the future American energy policy shouid be. So to the Libs Sarah could not have written this statement or it would legitimize her credentials. Conservatives have to shake their heads: we know Sarah is not a genius, but she is not a bimbo, far from it. She has mettle, moxie and is savvy. Those who support her must stand by Sarah as the MSM continues its search and destroy mission to completely disable her.
technopeasant on January 16, 2009 at 8:59 AM
I just got an e-mail from a friend about my previous post. I meant to say an inexperienced, light brained extremist.
I deeply regret any confusion this oversight may have caused.
IlikedAUH2O on January 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM
I have not read all the info here since I have been mildly under the weather so I am sorry if I am repeating anyone.
However,
Did anyone notice how the entire Democratic party avoided Governor Palin?
I think she had charm and scared The One. He has nothing else.
That is why I had to check when the guy above asked if she and The One ever met. You check my memory, Google or anything else, and aside from the ‘Dud from Delaware’ smiling at her during the debate (a great third grade level technique to get a crowd to go deaf about what an opponent says) nobody on the ticket went after her.
Like tossing pawns at a queen.
They left it to the media and lower level politniks.
IlikedAUH2O on January 16, 2009 at 9:10 AM
I don’t get this cult stuff. I was supportive of Palin because she seemed honest and forthright, had a good record and …well… she was HOT.
Ernest on January 16, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Well, he does have the predicency.
e-pirate on January 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM
That was the worst attempt at “presidency” I’ve ever seen. Not enough coffee this morning.
e-pirate on January 16, 2009 at 9:19 AM
If Palin had not been so eviserated by the democrats and press, she would have been a terrific vice-president. (Well, only as terrific and McCain would let her as I’m sure he would have kept her on a tight leash.) If McCain had been a smart and savvy politician, he would have recognized the potential in Palin and nurtured it. She does have executive experience, knowledge in the energy sector and has run a small business. What the hell has Obama done to ever earn the adoration of his supporters??
McCain and the GOP should be supporting her and singing her praises behind the scenes now. She could be groomed into a mighty powerful player in 4 years – sort of like Obama was. Only with Palin there is more to work with!
KickandSwimMom on January 16, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Seriously, I think Pelosi and Reid are swimming in dangerous waters with this ANWR bill. Elitist Goracle followers (talk about a freakin’ cult!) from thousands of miles away telling Alaskans what they can’t do with their own resources. This is an issue tailor made for Sarah. It will heal some of the partisan rancor left over from the election in her home state by uniting all but the most extreme greenies behind her again, and her national profile will be helped by championing a serious issue that got major traction in the polls pre-financial crisis.
Conservatives all over America will cheer her on if she fights Capitol Hill liberals for energy independence. As a matter of fact, even the new Democrat Senator is on her side on ANWR. In this area she does have an impressive depth of knowledge and experience that will be obvious, if the media ever decide to cover it at all. With Palin though, the media MO seems to be make her look bad, or ignore till you can make her look bad.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Well , USA is going bankrupt , lets send the money to the enemy.
Their beyond stupid.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 9:23 AM
So , we’re supposed to believe these insinuations for our own best.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Getting away from Yosemite is the best thing for Sarah. McCain would have stuck her in a corner and used her only in case of a royal wedding in Zamunda. McCain couldn’t take being overshadowed on his own ticket had his goons (Davis, Nicolle Wallace, Schmidt) cut the legs out from under his own VP pick. Heck, they stuck her in Philadelphia for a week at the height of Sarah-mania and before the Gibson and Couric interviews. Even if elected McCain wasn’t going to do Sarah any favors. It is for the better that Obama takes the hits for the economy over the next four years while Sarah keeps Alaska solvent and strong.
Nat Hound on January 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Hugo Chavez is now back to begging Chevron, BP and Royal Dutch Shell to return and invest in the oil production infrastructure after he nationalized their fields and raided their offices. The Screwy Socialist of the South is in a bad way now that he can’t afford to bribe the whole Southern Hemisphere with oil, cash and Russian weapons.
Vladimir Putin is cutting off natural gas flow to Europe again to extort higher prices. My how things change in 6 months.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 9:29 AM
McCain is such a class act! He has such principles and show such loyalty to those who stand behind him.
Kasper Hauser on January 16, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Drilling ANWR would be the icing of the cake.
Chavez and Putin would ask to work as interns for Bill Clinton.
But the green hoax effect and not giving Palin any credit overrides any sane policy.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 9:38 AM
If Sean Hannity had any guts, he would come down hard on McCain tonight for his classless handling of Sarah since right before the election.
McCain’s fighter pilot ego wouldn’t let him be overshadowed during his long sought after turn on the top of the national ticket. Overshadowed by a female rookie governor from a worthless state? No way!
Some Maverick. He stood up to the NVA to the last, but caved to the losers at the NYT and MSNBC.
Nat Hound on January 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM
As a Democratic sympathizer, I can totally confirm that.
Palin/Wurzelbacher 2012!
factoid on January 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM
If SARAH is such a dunce and big fool why are ALL the liberals ranting and raving over her? Biden is a big fool and he has disappeared off the radar-last seen somewhere in Iraq trying to convince Maliki to separate Iraq innto three parts. She’s the only one with a coherent and appropriate energy policy. Why does our government keep making it harder and harder for low income folks to get by? Especially the Democrats in our government?
Herb on January 16, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Bluff , Democrats doesn’t have sympathy .
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM
In this economic environment, how do the libs rationalize opposing creating good paying jobs, when so many are losing jobs? Isn’t there a labor union of oil and gas production workers? Someone should force them to explain themselves on this point. ‘Cuda? Hello?
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM
I bet Palin will give some energy policy on Glenn Beck show.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Pride goeth before the fall. You see, you don’t get to face the 2008 model Sarah reined in by McCain’s henchmen. You have to deal with the more experienced, more polished, 2012 model with her team riding alongside.
2008 was as good as it’s going to get for Obama. Four years hence, he’s going to have a record – no more voting present and shooting off lofty turns of phrase.
Sarah is only going to get better between now and then.
Have fun, libs. Better pack a lunch because Sarah isn’t going anywhere.
Nat Hound on January 16, 2009 at 9:50 AM
I am expecting that also. There will be some residual campaign questions, some media bias questions, but Glenn will tee her up on the Democrats and energy. He sees the issue like she does, like most of us do. It will be so much more enlightening than if she were talking with that dipsh*t Olberdork Jr. David Shuster.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 9:53 AM
The Democrats care more about the
fishsea-kittens than they do about creating jobs.Sarah Palin’s connection with a lot of Americans scares Liberals. Have you seen all the hate expressed by them on this site alone? Libs have invested a lot of time pushing “class warfare”. The “you can’t make it” mantra. Sarah blows that belief all to h – e – double toothpicks.
That’s helps to stoke the Elitists hatred of her. If she is successful, they can not win the hearts and minds of Average Americans.
kingsjester on January 16, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Good post!
I don’t think there is a more illustrative example of the problems with McCain than what is spelled out in this post.
The lesser of two evils?
Heh.
catmman on January 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I remember is 2000 when McCain came to South Carolina, and in a speech told the crowd that he was “Luke Skywalker – here to take on the evil Empire and Darth Vader”.
We knew then – as we knew in 2008 – that John McCain was a raving lunatic.
Time to move on – and it’s time for him to go away – quickly and quietly.
jake-the-goose on January 16, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Researching the Governor’s emails you will see a great leader and you will also see things the McCain campaign will probably not want you to see when it came to her “rollout”. For example, Palin was asked for tons of interviews and press conferences after she was announced,
I really recommend this post …. the post was made by somebody familiar to the Palin supporters here:
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/01/my-cyber-day-by-gov-sarah-palin.html
joey24007 on January 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Okays… I don’t think someone whose screename sounds kinda Commie is a real Republican.
Here’s some advice for trolls: Don’t use the same screen name you use on Kos.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Did anyone notice how the entire Democratic party avoided Governor Palin?
I think she had charm and scared The One. He has nothing else.
IlikedAUH2O on January 16, 2009 at 9:10 AM
hmmm,not true in fact Obama has:
(1) The Presidency
(2) A custom built limo to protect him from all the right wing kooks and freaks that are a little upset that a black man is now the most powerful man in the world
(3) Air Force 1; you know that bright and shiny 747 that flies around with the President’s Seal on both sides. That is now Obama’s plane for at least the next 4 years
(4) The U.S. Secret Service to watch him and his family’s back
(5) A new house,in case you didn’t know the address here it is:
1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington,DC
(6) Marine 1: the big green and white helicopter to fly him into Andrews Air Force Base to board his already mentioned bright and shiny 747 with the President’s Seal on both sides
and last but not least:
the overwelming support of the American People
so I don’t think Obama is scared of the Wasilla Hillbilly or that he doesn’t have anything.
one more thing,enough of the cult worship of this woman. If you think she’s going to bring small town Wasilla,AK to big town Washington,DC you are mistaken. She got a nice taste of the good life on the campaign trail and there’s no way she would give that up. She’s the reason McCain got his clock cleaned on Nov 4th because nobody wanted a airhead 1 heartbeat away from the Oval Office,so stop it already
DcMike2K on January 16, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I hope you’re right. I hope Sarah isn’t going anywhere. I hope she’s staying in Alaska. I’d much rather see Mark Sanford on the ticket in 2012.
popularpeoplesfront on January 16, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I’m beginning to wonder if ANY woman who is not post-menopausal, childless or a Janet Reno lookalike could ever be elected President or even succeed on the national stage.
The idiots who criticize Gov Palin as a bad parent come across as those who think women should stay at home and not step outside of the kitchen. Hillary had no young children and bigger gonads than many of the male Senators. Dr.Rice was alleged to be gay. Most of the female Senators are older without young children. The idea that Todd Palin could provide adequate care for his young children was dismissed by the same people now fawning over the idea that Obama’s MIL will move into the WH. I guess women haven’t come quite as far as they thought.
katiejane on January 16, 2009 at 10:20 AM
the overwelming support of the American People
DcMike2K on January 16, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Yeah, in D.C. But they re-elected Marion Berry after he was caught with the Hooker and the crack pipe. 4 % points in the National Election does not constitute a mandate.
Whatever support he does have will quickly fade if the economy keeps failing. People vote with their pocketbooks.
If you overtax them or screw with their liberties, they will turn on you like villagers on Frankenstein.
Overwhelming support? Nope.
kingsjester on January 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Seriously , you’ve made a good case … for us to poop on.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Wow, you are so impressive! Insulting and dismissive at once, how talented you are! Your mother must be proud.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Did the Obama’s sell their slum lord mansion in order to pay for all of the “carbon credits” ?
joey24007 on January 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM
I can’t wait to hear about Mark Sanford drawing 20,000 people to see him speak. He’s so electrifying to conservatives, after all.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
If you want to watch a bad interview, watch the one that Sanford gave in 2008 to either Meet the Press or CNN… Oy vey!!
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
hope you’re right. I hope Sarah isn’t going anywhere. I hope she’s staying in Alaska. I’d much rather see Mark Sanford on the ticket in 2012.
popularpeoplesfront on January 16, 2009 at 10:18 AM
smart thing to say,there are plenty of other people the GOP can come up with to challange Obama in 2012,but if you want to pin all your hopes on the Moose Lady,go ahead. The ass whipping you’ll get will be well deserved
DcMike2K on January 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM
People will beg Grizzly mama to clean up after Carter 2 has soiled his panties.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Don’t get too cocky there, Mr. Democrat. Four years is a long time, and you have no idea what will happen between now and 2012. Did anyone expect this political environment in 2004? Remember that if this bailoutmania doesn’t work, Obama will begin to incur some of the blame for a bad economy. The further we get from the Bush years, the more everything will be Obama’s fault, right or wrong. Remember also that in war the enemy gets a vote. No one can predict if or when Al Queda or some new group will hit us at home again, and if that happens Obama will have to answer for it, media love or not.
Forget it, why waste time on a name-calling jerk who won’t listen to me anyway.
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Okays… since you know so much about politics, then perhaps you heard that about the little economic hiccup we had in September… as in the BANKING system nearly collapsing. This was responsible for McCain’s loss more than anything else. If the economy was growing at 3% and Bush had a 45% or so approval rating, then I might listen to you..
BTW, I hate to tell you this but calling someone whose policies you disagree with a bimbo is sexist. It would be similar to me calling Obama the n-word just because I’m not a big fan of his single payer health care plan or his desire to use my tax money to make snow in Duluth, promote whitewater rafting in Maine, and pay off the “contractors” (similar to those on the Sopranos) that keep Daley and the Chicago Combine in business. I’m starting to think that many Democrat men really have a problem with strong women. Their support of abortion has more to do with their own bed-hopping tendencies than their desire to provide women with “choices.”
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hey ah
didn’t Carter win on a platform of “change” and controlled both houses of Congress
yup
joey24007 on January 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I’m starting to think that many Democrat men really have a problem with strong women.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM
I can name two of them right now: Jimmy and Bubba.
kingsjester on January 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Governor Palin
Who’s the airhead again? I don’t think it’s the lady who actually has a grasp on using proper punctuation when she writes.
An Era of Hate on January 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM
And you are the governor of which state or commonwealth may I ask???
BTW – speaking of airheads, there was an article a week or so ago where Biden couldn’t even order movie tickets… He walked into the theater and no one even knew who he )
bullseye on January 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Obama has a cult following too….
popularpeoplesfront on January 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Enough about MSM already.
the_nile on January 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM
So, lets nominate any one of several white Christian southern middle aged Republican men who are interchangable to most people and ignore the ONE person who has a 85-13 approval number among republicans and draws people by the tens of thousands. Genius. Did you advise the McCain campaign in any capacity by chance?
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Hmmmmm. He also has an army of mind-numbed, Obamabot trolls who are compelled to post hate-filled messages because their little lives are meaningless without a target for their unrequited rage.
littleguy on January 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM
DcMike2K would be the governor of the state of denial, methinks.
Snowed In on January 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM
An Era of Hate on January 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Where’s that Palin response from? Looks good.
cs89 on January 16, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Bubba is just a sex addict. I’m not sure about Jimmy… I think that he’s just a bitter old man.
It’s not so much the politicians, because they at least are suave enough to hide their prejudices. It’s really the supporters. I think that most men supporting Democratic candidates are bitter failures who lash out at all the injustices in the world (including the women who dumped them) and have serious mommy issues.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Obviously, Karl Rove wrote that response for her. I doubt she could even read it. Stupid Moose lady bimbo airhead nobody white trash racist hate mongering baby factory animal killer.
/sarc off
Brian1972 on January 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I was kidding (kinda). You’re right. It was curious to me at how easily they threw Hillary under the bus. It is also interesting to watch them tell women that abortion is okay. It’s not their bodies or their babies.
kingsjester on January 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Found it on the ADN editor’s blog. I love this sentence.
Hahaha!
cs89 on January 16, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Boy, oh boy, are they scared scat-less by dear Sarah!
Just think, the whole world ‘loves’ us for ‘electing’ a ‘black’ man to POTUS, but a conservative VP pick is overlooked by the incoming administration and not invited to the 150 million dollar inauguration. That is richer than rich. (They fear that she will leave the tag on her second hand gown.)
Well, I’d say that her no invite is a badge of honor and she should wear it proudly.
She WILL be on Glenn Beck’s new show next Monday, 2pm PST. Maybe she’ll be wearing her Snub Badge…Naw, she has too much class for that.
Christine on January 16, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Now I have absolutely NO reason to watch the Inauguration of Hope ‘n Change.
After reading the link from Mama Jones, I’m sure that McNasty’s peeps colluded with Barry’s peeps to keep her off the list. Their security detail is stretched as it is.
Christine on January 16, 2009 at 12:38 PM
In latest email, Palin expresses sympathy over McClatchy’s woes.
Jim62sch on January 16, 2009 at 12:54 PM
You seem to overlook one other category…then there are the Republicans who support her…we are tired, apparently you are not, of the slick politicians…Dole, McCain, even Bush…the same tired old elite politicians.
Who do you have in mind, Huck? Romney? Paul? Guilianni?, none of them could draw 1,000 people to a rally, while Palin was drawing 15,000 to 30,000 to her rally’s.
I went to a McCain rally, and there were more signs for Palin then McCain…and that must irk him now to no end.
right2bright on January 16, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Boo hoo. Only “Real Americans” take Caribou Barbie seriously.
Vernon Hardapple on January 16, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Yep.. Mark Sanford and CHuckles are just the type of candidates that the GOP needs to expand its base.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Please go back to your bong and leave the grown-ups alone.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM
McCain won’t support FOCA or Obama’s sorry excuses for judicial appointments. Yes, I wish there were more areas where he’d break with Obama, but the fact is that that is a very major issue.
It’s a shame Mac won’t be sworn in as president, but at the same time, thank God he’s no longer our candidate.
OneGyT on January 16, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Good. I hope Sarah can put as much distance as possible between herself and that phony ‘Odrama’ and McCan’t.
DanaSmiles on January 16, 2009 at 2:30 PM
heh!
abobo on January 16, 2009 at 2:32 PM
The problem that liberals will run into with Palin is the same problem that the ran into with Bush which lead to his re-election in 2004. They weren’t able to simultaneously paint bush as a bumbling fool, yet also an evil machiavellian genius who was smart enough to orchestrate 9/11, but not smart enough to plant WMDs to be found in Iraq, a much lesser task. They will have an equally difficult time explaining why Palin is an unpopular dumb albatross, yet they somehow don’t want her to be the republican nominee in 2012 even though if she is what they say she is, it would virtually guranantee another win for “The One”.
Kataklysmic on January 16, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Unlike those idiots out there who judge Sarah by her sub-par interview with Couric I will not resort to that standard in judging Sanford or any other conservative Republican. In choosing a new football head coach teams look at the body of work of an individual and not one or decisions to go for it on 4th down and not succeed. Everybody has a bad day, including Sanford and Sarah. To brand anybody based on their worst performance is not intellectually honest and quite honestly is un-American in terms of not being fair.
technopeasant on January 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Here’s hoping we get the Debate we really wanted to see in 2012. The One vs. Saracuda.
You know who my money is on….
BiasedGirl on January 16, 2009 at 4:31 PM
The MSM to call it for Obama before it begins?
Snowed In on January 16, 2009 at 4:36 PM
You mean Obama shouldn’t be judged based on his “my Muslim faith” interview? ‘Cos that’s the best parallel I can find for the Sarah-haters going on (and on and on) about the (heavily edited) Couric/Gibson interviews.
Snowed In on January 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM
While we’re comparing those two examples, why don’t we also compare how much each was brought up, on this website, in the media, etc.? In fact, a number of commenters here defended Obama in that instance.
cs89 on January 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Snowed in on January 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM
My evaluation on the Messiah is not based on that interview or a series of interviews but on his overall record since college. To deny that Obama is not a disciple of Olinsky or Ayres (not domestic terrorism but his radical education ideas)or to deny that Obama hung around some unseemly folks including Blago, Wright, Rezko, Khalidi, Odinga and ACORN etc is to deny Obama’s history. And I am not about to do that.
technopeasant on January 16, 2009 at 4:53 PM
The libs want Palin to run only IF they can have free rein to try to portray her as a dunce. Which, of course, (included this past election) dragging a 17-year-old pregnant girl and a Down syndrome child through the mud. That’s the liberal M.O. They know as well as anyone else that when they run on ideas, they’re losers.
They also know that Sarah Palin on her own would be an attractive candidate who connects with people. That was why the Slime Machine had to kick into high gear after August 29.
ddrintn on January 16, 2009 at 5:27 PM
* Which, of course, included (this past election) dragging a 17-year-old pregnant girl and a Down syndrome child through the mud.
Some day I will learn to use the preview function. Maybe if I became a Democrat I wouldn’t be so toooopid, eh?
ddrintn on January 16, 2009 at 5:28 PM
With a conservative moderator, or a panel consisting of something other than the usual Democrat mouthpieces.
ddrintn on January 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Correct, but Sanford biggest fan on this page was bashing Sarah for this very issue. Frankly, my opposition to Sanford has more to do with expanding the Rs base. I don’t think that a middle-aged white guy from the South really screams diversity or a new Republican party.
Illinidiva on January 16, 2009 at 5:53 PM
and when the “dunce” attack line no longer works … they will paint her as evil
like Cheney
the left will never stop the smears
joey24007 on January 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM
That other “airhead”, George Walker Bush,also has all of these things.
Good to see “O” in the same class as “W”
kcarpenter on January 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Check out Sean Hannity’s good interview of Senator John McCain; and then realize that McCain is on our side. Given the economy, the money Obama had and the media bias, this was a bad year for the Republicans, and John McCain did better than anyone else could have. Let’s move on and deal with the issues ahead of us. So far, John McCain has opposed the auto bailout and voted not to release the TARP bailout funds; and he is voicing concern that we not rescue defeat from the jaws of victory in Iraq and that we face up to a worsening situation in Afghanistan.
Phil Byler on January 17, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Cuda will need to go VP with The Governator as Pres. Its the only way I can see it right now. He’s ready now then she’ll be good to go after that.
johnnyU on January 17, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Sorry, but when I have to search for clues that this or that politician is “on our side”, something isn’t right. (No pun intended.)
ddrintn on January 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Very true, but that’s not good enough for our own unhinged moonbats here. For them, he’s evil, he’s a traitor, and his entire career was an elaborate hoax, all culminating to the event when he could help Obama get elected. These dead-enders to facts, logic and reason don’t care about the truth of the matter such as what you pointed out. In the end, they will assume room temperature with the intense hatred of him, and anyone who hasn’t gone along with them, or dared to oppose thier their insanity here.
wise_man on January 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM
wise_man on January 17, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Not really. You overstate your case. Just because I don’t think McCain is politically acceptable doesn’t mean I have to think he’s a traitor or that his campaign was a hoax. He ran as a moderate Republican and he lost. He is a moderate Republican whose campaign was in the doldrums until he selected Sarah Palin. Those are facts, logic and reason.
ddrintn on January 17, 2009 at 1:21 PM
That’s illuminating, though. Sarah Palin is “controversial”. Obama and McCain and Caroline Kennedy are not. Tells you all you need to know.
ddrintn on January 17, 2009 at 1:42 PM
If you have a reasonable perspective on McCain, ddrintn, then you are not one of the people I described.
wise_man on January 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Noneya,
I’ll say it again. You have some pain in that life of yours. I’m not gonna say it, but you know what pain I’m talking about.
There are organizations that can help with that terrible pain.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Sincerely,
Sapwolf
Sapwolf on January 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM
John McCain is the embodiment of the Peter Principle: better than average Senator (in terms of competence and fulfilling the job description) but lousy Presidential candidate (failure to see it’s us against them and you win by taklng no prisoners).
technopeasant on January 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Word is now out that Obama wants to run a ‘permanent campaign’. This is not news to me. I predicted this 2 months ago after Obama was elected. Again, the GOP has to get its act together ASAP and back one conservative candidate as soon as the conservative cause can be mobilized. If conservatives let this go to 2011 or heaven forbid to the primary season I believe we are doomed. We are already way behind as it is.
technopeasant on January 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Here are 10 random thoughts about Sarah, Obama and America as we contemplate the future under the Messiah:
1)With Obama running a ‘permanent campaign’ the GOP is at least 3 TD’s down before the game begins. Fortunately the game is 4 years long, that gives Obama every chance to stumble along the way. However, if the GOP is to at least become competitive it will have to get its act together no later than the spring of 2010.
2)I know many people think the next GOP chairman must be a high-tech wiz or savvy to text messaging and Blackberries but I am of the old school: the head of the party must be foremost an upfront salesman and have a thorough understanding of public relations to keep the GOP in the news; otherwise the Messiah will suck all the oxygen out of America’s political balloon in the next 2 years.
3)if you are a conservative you must vow to withhold your support or primary vote from anybody who tolerates Obama turning America into a ’socialist paradise’, pledges to rewrite the Declaration of Independence or is bound to dismantle the Constitution. Working with Obama under this atmosphere is not acceptable.
4)the MSM will not let up in its 24/7 campaign to diminish Sarah Palin or any Republican who does not bow at the throne of Obama or threatens to knock the Messiah off his perch. Get used to it, but fight it with all the vigor you can muster; never give in or concede defeat. America is too important to allow yourselves to be cowed.
5)Sarah Palin is the leading candidate to be the leader of the GOP, if she wants it. I support Sarah, but I believe that Sarah has to declare herself in the hunt for 2012 (intentions, PAC etc) no later than spring 2009 (by the end June);if she does not, Sarah does risk other candidates bleeding off her support that she may never get back; if anything Sarah don’t go the Fred Thompson route and dilly-dally. Openly declare and let the chips fall where they lie.
6)I am a realist. Conservatives need the votes of independents, Reagan Democrats, Catholics, moderate fiscal conservatives, and those of a libertarian bent to win in 2012. I am not saying that conservatives bend their principles to suit others; quite the contrary I believe in Reagan conservatism, but I will not allow my sentiments affect reality; Obama must be defeated in 2012; Sarah Palin would make the ideal candidate to appeal to all of these groups.
7)As Ann Coulter said on Rush Limbaugh’s show decent Americans have to stop being charitable towards minority victim groups who use their victimhood as a political ploy and exhibit crocidile tears; as Sean Connery asked Kevin Costner in The Untouchables, What are you prepared to do Mr. Ness to take down Capone? Are you prepared to go all the way?”
NB: Obama, like Capone is evil, a child of the devil-accept it!
8)Remember circumstances will change. But the greatness of America as founded by Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Washington is not negotiable and cannot be bargained away if we stand firm and fight, fight, fight Obama with the last drop of our blood. We either take back America in 2012 or risk that the 22nd amendment gets repealed and Obama becomes the permanent President of the USA.
9)Evangelicals, embrace the fervor and zeal that your ancestors were drawn to during the Crusades to keep Europe free from Islamic totalitarianism so that America does not become contaminated by Islamofascism-be prepared to fight Islamofascism to the death. I am tolerant of all religions but I am not tolerant of religious leaders who advocate the annihilation of the West and that young Islamofascists must become suicide bombers to please Allah. I, for one, would give my life for America to keep her a Judeo-Christian community. I hope millions of you would be prepared to do the same.
10)Pray to your God daily, remain vigilant to the forces of evil as represented by the ‘false’ Messiah, Obama and totally commit yourself to ousting Obama in 2012. Americans have one last chance to reclaim the country we were born into, that we love, and that we are prepared to die for. And folks many of you may have to give their lives for America to save the rest of us from Obama and his Marxist merry men and women who Bill Ayres said over 30 years ago have to be prepared to exterminate 25 million freedom-loving capitalists that pose a counter-revolutionary threat.
technopeasant on January 18, 2009 at 3:47 AM
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