Video: Palin’s got a fee-vah and the only prescription is more Hopenchange
posted at 8:02 pm on January 19, 2009 by Allahpundit
He used to pal around with terrorists but now he’s palling around with America! Five minutes of highlights from tonight’s Glenn Beck debut placing the ‘Cuda in the accommodationist camp with Tim Pawlenty and, presumably, any other governor who might need a bailout or two down the line. Note how she turns a question about Obama into an opportunity to plug people who don’t attend elite schools or have a title after their names. All part of the hockey mom/common man appeal, which Beck sets her up for a second time later with the question about Wendy’s.
Consider this a companion piece to this morning’s NYT story about Maverick becoming The One’s newest informal advisor. Commenters sneered at it in Headlines — surely we’re not about to trust the New York Times now, even though they’ve got Rahm Emanuel talking about this on the record — but CNN has sources in McCain’s own camp confirming the detail about Dennis Blair, at least. And on that note, here’s your photo of the day.
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Coup de grace to Palinmania delivered. Congrats AP, mission accomplished.
joewm315 on January 19, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I listened to the interview and it didn’t come across quite like that. She sounded like she was going to fight for energy independence and assist in areas that she could agree on.
Nice try though !
stenwin77 on January 19, 2009 at 8:05 PM
I thought she was on record saying she wouldn’t ask for bailout money.
Wethal on January 19, 2009 at 8:05 PM
What do you expect her to do? Trash Obama? I think she’s playing it safe, as she should.
I liked her point about upper-echelon politians being removed from the worries of everyday life (pumping gas, buying diapers). It was a nice interview overall. Might tune into this show, it’s different.
Anna on January 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM
that’s the most dishonest headline i’ve ever seen you write a.p. …
Buckaroo on January 19, 2009 at 8:09 PM
I recommend everyone watch the full interview here, instead of Choppy McGee’s version:
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/
Come on, AP, what do you want her to say? “That guy’s going down with a frown!” At least she still has the onions to set up some distance and diss his “tax cuts for 95% of the population” promise.
Pasalubong on January 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM
thanks for linking to my site
and AP … that is a garbage headline right there dude.
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:11 PM
I would like to cut my throat.
_________
RJGatorEsq. on January 19, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Is that really your site? It’s awesome! Great ‘Cuda encyclopedia– that’s for all the work you put into it. :)
Pasalubong on January 19, 2009 at 8:12 PM
that is even worse AP
do you even research these things before you post? She is currently getting “her head ripped off” by the new Senator from Alaska for not buying into the “Stimulus”
good god
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:12 PM
er, that should read: “thanks for all the work”
Pasalubong on January 19, 2009 at 8:12 PM
thank you, I try my best
at least one conservative site can give the facts
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Everytime I hear her speak I think, yep Palin 2012.
boomer on January 19, 2009 at 8:15 PM
and she has written a letter to her Congressional delegation reminding them of the dangers that the stimulus poses to the national debt
and she is also on the record, along with governors Sanford and Perry, that even more spending can cause the economy to collapse to the point of no return
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/01/palin-perry-and-sanford-warn-stimulus.html
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM
I love AP and am cool with him being his own man– too many people give him crap for him not agreeing with them 100% of the time on their personal policy preferences– but yeah, this post is butt-misleading and cynical. Being nice in case of a bailout? That’s just projection. Come on.
Pasalubong on January 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM
I only made it to 2:45. I’ve heard quite enough from Palin.
progressoverpeace on January 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM
What is with all this talk about our “duty” to “support” the President? For as long as I’ve been alive, we’ve called our Presidents crooks, dumb jocks, peanut farmers, senile B-movie actors, patricians, philanderers, and chimps. Just because the President is half black doesn’t mean he is immune to making fun of him on a daily basis, if we desire.
Speedwagon82 on January 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Yeah you would think that AP might include Palin’s defense of capitalism in the headlines though
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
obligatory
rob verdi on January 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
What do you expect from a former beauty queen and current mayor of Wasilla?
Ohhhhhh….Palin’s is NOT bashing Obarfy, ok then, she is now the respected governor of the great state of Alaska. And look how pretty she is, brains and beauty.
Libs utilize alien technology, they can change directions instantly with no ill effect.
Bishop on January 19, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Come on Allah. It didn’t go down like that. Palin voiced where she was in disagreement with Obama, but when asked if Obama was her President she said “yes”. What else is she going to say and not look like a whiner? It was a good interview for Palin, Beck barely got a word in edgewise.
Hog Wild on January 19, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Ten little, nine little, eight little Conservatives
Seven little, six little, five little Conservatives
Four little, three little, two little Conservatives
One little Conservative
And then there were none.
MB4 on January 19, 2009 at 8:18 PM
GB offered us the deep insights of Joel Osteen today… and he followed that with an “analysis” of the great American “middle” (the “nasty” Americans being either the 15% on the left or right wings who won’t work with the other).
It was pathetic, sad, ignorant and typical.
He’s off to a terrible start on FNC.
mankai on January 19, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Way to go, eyeore. Getting it wrong again. Who’s signing your paycheck these days? Michelle or Keith Olbermann? If she only knew how many readers you turn off.
ramrocks on January 19, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Nice job on taking AP to task over his dishonesty, other commenters. I’ve grown bored with even trying. Hopefully if we all ignore his unhealthy obsession with her, he’ll stop posting about her. Not that I want to see less of her, but the kind of exposure AP is obsessed with giving her is just stupid….and dishonest.
jimmy the notable on January 19, 2009 at 8:19 PM
She better do a REALLY good job at distancing herself from the socialistic policies rolling down from Mt. Obamapus.
Glenn Beck is weak.
Obama may INVITE people to the table, but his mind is made up, he won’t be listening to YOUR ideas.
Mercy4Me on January 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Speedwagon82 on January 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
That was before we elected a holy man as President; please read the memo at Obarfa.com and adjust your attitude accordingly.
Bishop on January 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM
BTW, what the hell did you expect her to say? “No, Obama is not my president. Joe-Six Packs of the world, revolt!”
ramrocks on January 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM
And screw you about the bailout, AP. You try to bash her for supposedly supporting the first one, but hello!, you supported it as well, as did Ace and many other “conservative” bloggers.
jimmy the notable on January 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Shes so hot
blatantblue on January 19, 2009 at 8:22 PM
How did I know Allah would spin it this way? Gotta crank up that thread count by dissing the Palinistas!
What was she supposed to say? “Hell no, that Communist son of a b!tch isn’t my president! I hereby declare secession!”
Though I kind of wish she would, I’d grab some ammo and head north.
Jim62sch on January 19, 2009 at 8:22 PM
If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you.
William Tecumseh Sherman
MB4 on January 19, 2009 at 8:22 PM
“ramrocks on January 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM”
you prolly don’t want to put that question to a referendum …
:-)
:-)
Buckaroo on January 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM
What’s wrong with hoping the best from the new administration? She is upbeat and positive for our country, not to the point of falling on her knees in adoration. I liked the interview … I like the lady … remains to be seen who I will like in 2012. Meanwhile, Go Sarah, you’re a breath of fresh air.
ORrighty on January 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Did she say Trig just got glasses? What the hell does an infant need glasses for? Is he trying to read Hot Air?
RedWinged Blackbird on January 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Something like, “BHO is the Precedent, but he advocates policies that are totally anti-American, prey on the worst aspects of human nature, and will take this country into the gutter if implemented.”
progressoverpeace on January 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM
dont worry Allah, there are some of us here who still like you
blatantblue on January 19, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Palin on Afterburner!
Why wasn’t her VP debut on TV w/ Glenn Beck instead of Charlie Gibson*?!?
Gosh, this was fun!!!
*Who thinks he’s another Charlie Wilson or Peter Jennings and neither.
HotAirJosef on January 19, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Fleas can be taught nearly anything that a politician can.
- Mark Twain
MB4 on January 19, 2009 at 8:25 PM
How else would a warrior infiltrate an enemy encampment?
canditaylor68 on January 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Eh, sounded like the typical platitudes you’d expect to hear from someone who has an eye on 2012. She plays nice now and that gives her credibility when the time comes to play tough with Dear Leader.
clearbluesky on January 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM
“RedWinged Blackbird on January 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM”
i presume they have uncovered an eye issue that’s not gonna get better with any amount fo growth and develpment so they said “hey — you might as well get him started with the corrective lenses”
Buckaroo on January 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I agree with Buckaroo… that’s now how I heard her. If you want to see the full interview, go here. The only thing edited were the last two questions from emailers.
MsUnderestimated on January 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM
typo… “that’s NOT how I heard her.” I didn’t see her as fawning at all for hope & change; in fact, she blatantly said she disagrees with a lot of his policies.
MsUnderestimated on January 19, 2009 at 8:28 PM
She needs to lose the glasses… and the colloquialisms.
Is there anybody out there who will make the conservative argument and point out the DANGER that is represented by the positions for which Obama has ALREADY expressed support. You’ll pay a price today, but you will be well-placed when the Right (and the nothing) starts looking for a viable option.
Do I support BHO? Only if he will support ideas consistent with liberty, the Constitution and American exceptionalism. Apart from that, why should I support him?
mankai on January 19, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar that will soon be worth no more than a peso. All for Allahpundit stand up and say so!
Tuco on January 19, 2009 at 8:29 PM
…what joey said…
MsUnderestimated on January 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM
I think I’m safe in assuming that that’s a typo and you meant President and not Precedent. What you suggest may be what some people would like to say to Obama, but no politician is going to say that on the eve of his inauguration. She answered a question graciously, and in basically the same manner that she’s answered similar questions since the election.
meltenn on January 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM
mankai on January 19, 2009 at 8:28 PM
You’re teh ghey if you don’t appreciate the naughty schoolteacher look.
Sarah could wear a burlap sack and army-issue glasses and still look great.
Bishop on January 19, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I like AP. Better than the alternative, just my opinion.
But dammit AP, you really dropped a turd with this one.
Indefensible, hell, not even spin-able.
Sammy316 on January 19, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I meant exactly what I typed. He was only elected to be a precedent, and that’s what he is.
progressoverpeace on January 19, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Heh.
Weight of Glory on January 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM
When AP was in grade school, he thought it was cool to act like you didn’t like the girl you wanted.
He still does.
platypus on January 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM
What is she supposed to do – miracle her eyesight into 20/20 condition? I’m no ophthalmologist, but my guess, based on the appearance of her lenses, is that she’s farsighted and/or has astigmatism. Those are problems that can’t really be corrected with Lasik and contacts aren’t good at correcting them either. The glasses are a part of her image, anyhow.
And should she start speaking in a BCC-style diction? She is the way she is and she talks the way she talks. It comes across as genuine (and I don’t think it’s an act).
Jim62sch on January 19, 2009 at 8:35 PM
“bringing everyone together” and “promise” = reelection
“umbrella” = that Rihanna song and only defending ourselves and our allies AFTER a nuclear attack
For a while there, she rambled and I blanked out. She’s got those crazy eyes today, too.
Blah blah the wife and the “beautiful strong daughters” = McCain-style concessions that elite prep schools, a good bit of your life attending a racist church and terrorists babysitting your kids are as American as apple pie.
chunderroad on January 19, 2009 at 8:35 PM
You’d think they would wait until he’s old enough not to try to eat them.
RedWinged Blackbird on January 19, 2009 at 8:35 PM
I watched the interview – first time I turned my TV on today by the way. She did what she had to do in the beginning to say she would work to help him promote the energy independence. She went on to say that she will fight against any tendency of him to move the Country away from what she believes in. She’s the real deal. If she would have come out with blazing guns against the guy before he does anything, that would have been reckless. I thought it was a good interview actually, except that Glenn Beck is another Huckabee from what I can see. I have never listened to him before. He’s like Boortz – tries to be but really isn’t. Hannity is moving that way too – way too worried about ratings. Rush, Levin and Coulter are the only ones that speak out and don’t give a you know what about how they feel – they just believe in what they say. That’s why they are the “ones”.
suzyk on January 19, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Name one other incoming CiC who was given such kid gloves treatment. Another precedent for BHO. Yippee!
progressoverpeace on January 19, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Good interview, great first G.B. show on FoxNews and Sarah, as usual, handled it like the champ that she is!
She’s not going away now that we’ve arrived at Zero Hour and I love her for that and so much else!
Palin/Petraeus/Joe the Plumber ticket 2012!
Jenfidel on January 19, 2009 at 8:38 PM
“RedWinged Blackbird on January 19, 2009 at 8:35 PM”
mebbe they’re strapped to him like swimm goggles or sumtin’ …
:-)
Buckaroo on January 19, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Allah, you disappoint me it took you more than one minute to post a slam
KBird on January 19, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I’m not ancient but I can remember Reagan’s two terms – was he anything but gracious and pleasant towards his worst domestic enemies? I don’t recall “nasty” from him in televised interviews..
Marcus on January 19, 2009 at 8:40 PM
And does she think Glenn Beck’s audience was starving for this message of Unity?
chunderroad on January 19, 2009 at 8:40 PM
“Jenfidel on January 19, 2009 at 8:38 PM”
dear, there can only be 2 on the ticket!
:-)
Buckaroo on January 19, 2009 at 8:41 PM
She’s a hockey mom RINO. Unfortunately the anti-abortion crowd on hotair is so prevalent, that Palin gets a pass for that reason alone.
keep the change on January 19, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Dat dere is one shameless suck-up! Yep, sho’ is.
platypus on January 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM
‘A United Effort’.
I only wish,with Liberals,
they would beleive that as well!
And,Governor Sarah Palin,is
radiant as usual,must be the
Alaskan air!!
canopfor on January 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I suspect that when he was younger, Allah prayed and prayed for a girlfriend. It didn’t work, so he became an atheist out of bitterness. :)
I kid, I kid.
Jim62sch on January 19, 2009 at 8:43 PM
I take it you didn’t notice her slam Obama on the 95% tax cut
She used her daughter’s objection to it … basically saying that a teenager even understands free market economics and Obama does not
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Palin a RINO now?
HUH
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Weren’t there some Democrats speaking nicely about Reagan 28 years ago? Its not like Jimmy Carter was loved even by his own party by 1981.
Speedwagon82 on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Thanks Jim … I agree … what’s with the criticism regarding issues that are real life? Can’t help the way the God made us.
ORrighty on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Palin was playing the good soldier rather than spouting sour grapes. She said what any classy politician would say: I’ll support him when I can, and oppose him when I feel it is necessary. I bet she will oppose him more often than not. Nice try, AP – but your credibility is at an all-time low at this point.
WillT on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Nice show for Glenn,..worth checking out the whole 60 minutes.
christene on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Yeah, you can hardly tell the difference between her and Chris Shays.
/sarc.
Pasalubong on January 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM
No. I didn’t. Like I first posted, I only made it 2:45. Glad to hear that got that in, though.
progressoverpeace on January 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Its politics folks,just wait till
Hopey/Changeys honeymoon is done
over,
then the fun will begin!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on January 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM
AP’s just yanking our chains, guys. Any comment that seems to diss Sarah is good for hundreds of comments and thousands of clicks.
aero on January 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Oh, face it. Sarah Palin is going to be damned in some quarters no matter what she says. I don’t think she said anything all that unusual here.
ddrintn on January 19, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I really hope Obama is Randy Johnson when the Yankees acquired him back in 2005.
An Era of Hate on January 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I really hope Obama is Randy Johnson when the Yankees acquired him back in 2005.
An Era of Hate on January 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I think it was Bethany that turned him to the Dark Side.
RedWinged Blackbird on January 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Search the thread, you’re the first person to bring up abortion.
jimmy the notable on January 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Allahpundit
I am calling you out! I want you to make one post, just one post in this thread saying one thing: “I stand by this headline.” You’re skirting dangerously close to yellow journalism here, in my opinion.
gryphon202 on January 19, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Hey, in less than 24 hours Sauron….er….I mean Obarfa will be President.
Bishop on January 19, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Oh, please. She’s getting hammered by Ted Stevens’ replacement, Begich, because she’s not jumping on the stimulus bandwagon. She’s proposing budget cuts, and unveiled her new energy plan that pushes control and choices down to the local level. Calling her a RINO is just ignorant.
Jim62sch on January 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Wow. Hotair’s in stereo.
platypus on January 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Both Sarah and Glenn did fine!
(I’m excited about Glenn’s new home on Fox!)
The key thing is that Sarah is making sure that she’s a “playa” and not blending into the background the way the Obamabots wish we Republicans would for the foreseeable future.
She’s still wonderful and still Fauxbama’s worst nightmare.
Palin/Petreaus and/or Joe the Plumber 2012!
Jenfidel on January 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Yeah, it would just be nice if those quarters weren’t conservative blogs.
jimmy the notable on January 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Heart and soul of conservatism eh? heh- told ya so!
abobo on January 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Politicians — and the “inside-baseball fellow travelers like the punditocracy — just love to circle the wagons, hold hands and sing “Kumbayah” when the New Guy takes power. If he’s a lib, anyway.
I have nothing good to say about Osama Obama. I fear him. I hope he falls on his butt, without taking us down with him.
MrScribbler on January 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM
We need politicians who eat Big Macs, play the saxophone and know how to take a diaper off a baby… again. Go populism.
chunderroad on January 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM
There are currently three states operating in the black:
Mark Sanford’s South Carolina;
Rick Perry’s Texas; and
Sarah Palin’s Alaska.
Not only is Alaska currently in the black, Sarah is on record that she will not request funding for any special projects from a stimulus package. Begich freaked when he heard this.
Also, Alaska actually banked money for a rainy day when oil prices were high. If there is a line forming for handouts from “The One,” Palin, Perry, and Sanford have no need to be in it. AP must have them confused with O’Malley, Schwarzenegger, Corzine, and Patterson.
One other thing, despite her reputation to the contrary, Sarah is not naturally inclined to play the “hatchet[woman].” That’s not how she governs Alaska, and she didn’t get 90% approval ratings ranting and raving like a madwoman. She will always be the “good cop” to Rush, Ann, and Levin’s “bad cops.” It would be a mistake to intepret her good nature for weakness or lack of belief in conservatism. Sarah is far more savvy and subtle than her critics will ever give her credit for. She’s not a red meat machine the way some others are.
Did you like the subtle dig at Fey when she pointed out the natural wonders “you can see over my shoulder?” Brilliant stuff.
Nat Hound on January 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Maybe a 50,000 word essay on all of the reasons why AP hates Sarah Palin and just be done with it would work out best?
I watched this interview live. Whatever the point you’re trying to make here — and that point really is not very clear other that to sneer at her — the comments do not jibe with the interview content.
MoCoM on January 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Nice post
Its terrible when the people leaving comments here have to supply the FACTS
joey24007 on January 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I don’t mind her being positive bout O. If not it would be a little classless at this point and if Sarah has anything she has class. But, one small criticism… she has to cut her answers down. I love her but she is a little long winded….needs to work on that…not a lot just a little…
CCRWM on January 19, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Heads up – Beck hinted broadly that Sarah will be on with Hannity, starting in 10…
Nat Hound on January 19, 2009 at 8:55 PM
So does the Democratic Party, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, and Danny Quayle.
benny shakar on January 19, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Is SarahCuda gracious about Obama,yup,
but flicking through the tv channels,
and catching Biden talking,or any other
Lefty,it really sickening at the over-top
lovefest!!
As an example,Biden and his wife were talking
on Oprah,about Obama!
Biden was a class act,worthy of an oscar!!
Jus sayin!
canopfor on January 19, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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