Meghan McCain on Palin: Um, no comment
posted at 2:10 pm on January 22, 2009 by Allahpundit
Her second conspicuous demurral on this subject in less than 10 days. Just for giggles, I did a Google search of her blog to try to find the last time she mentioned Palin there. Unless I missed something, it was all the way back on the night of McCain’s concession speech. For all the sniping between Team ‘Cuda and Team Maverick, to the best of my knowledge no one named Palin or McCain has yet said an unkind word publicly about the other side. Smart money’s on Meghan to finally be the one to crack.
Watch the whole thing if you’re in the mood for some Times-bashing or else skip ahead to 3:00. “I don’t really think I would like to look back on what happened during the election,” she says in response to the question about Palin, having just spent three minutes looking back on what happened during the election. Exit question: If it’s all about looking forward, why’d she say just last week that Sarahcuda is the “only part of the campaign that I won’t comment on publicly”?
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Replace “worthy” with “ready.”
Imprecise language serves no one well. Thank you kind sir for your time and consideration. I beg thine forgiveness.
//bows humbly
The Race Card on January 22, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Obama’s term will end in 2012. All bets are off at this point.
Guardian on January 22, 2009 at 2:57 PM
wise_man on January 22, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Dude, most here judge him on his words and actions. You seem to want to ignore everything he says and does.
BillyRayValentine on January 22, 2009 at 2:58 PM
What are you babbling about?
Even you put the 2 terms in quotes…
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Boy king in charge on the Left, children in charge on the Right. America, once great lady, you’re in big trouble.
Entelechy on January 22, 2009 at 2:58 PM
True, but plenty of us never stopped when he got nominated.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I have no doubt that McCain agrees with many here on most issues. In the end, the fact that I agreed more with him than with Obama is what led me to vote for McCain despite the fact that I don’t particularly care for his political personality.
Although McCain is a conservative, his political reputation is not built upon that conservatism, but on his self-styled independence. That tendency has, from time to time, caused him to support legislation that irritates a segment of the Republican base. Combine that with his tendency at times over the past eight years to speak out in a way that made life difficult for his party and his party’s president, and you have the reason for a lot of GOP discontent.
An example. After McCain was defeated in 2000, he supported George W. Bush in the primaries. However, the media focused on the fact that McCain didn’t use the word “endorse.” Rather than simply say “Of course I endorse Bush, even if I didn’t use the word,” McCain repeated “I endorse George W. Bush” over and over again in varying tones of irritation. His intent might have been to be humorous, but the result was a new spate of stories about the ‘disunity’ in the Republican party. And remember, this was shortly after making a speech denouncing the religious right in tones that many of us found off-putting.
When McCain became the nominee last year, I was not happy. However, I did contribute to his campaign and vote for him. I have nothing but admiration for the life of service he’s led, but tire of being told those of us who criticize him in the comment section of a blog are somehow harming the party.
Slublog on January 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
He certainly wasn’t going to be a Democrat coming off Vietnam, now was he? He had to pick one as he was starting his political career, no? McCain has never shown any interest in the principles of conservatism outside of national defense.
I’d put money that even if McCain gets booted in the primary in 2010, he runs in the general as an independent like his bud, Lieberman.
Nat Hound on January 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
I hope so, but I’m with Race on this. I don’t want her to run in 2012. I want her to wait.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Prediction: Palin will never again play second fiddle on someone else’s ticket. She always does best when she follows her instincts and does things her way.
A tough way to learn this lesson, but no doubt she’s learned it. It’s odd how she’s only ever lost elections when she’s run for the second spot – once for Lieutenant Governor, once for Vice President. When she’s gone for the gold, she’s won every time.
Jim62sch on January 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM
There is a lot I like about Palin but I’m telling you guys she can’t get elected POTUS. Find someone else or hand Slick Barry Term 2 on a silver platter.
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 3:03 PM
And he has said only nice things about Palin, and he has never acted in any way that is negative toward her.
But of course, he really hates her. that’s the truth, right?
wise_man on January 22, 2009 at 3:03 PM
I’m not accusing him of lying. I’d say he identifies with the Right more often than he does with the Left, but yes, I think he very much enjoys opposing the Right.
Do you really need me to name the incentive? Try looking at who he calls his base.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 3:04 PM
The media’s Palin hypocrisy will never end. A month ago, they whined that she wasn’t doing her job in Alaska by giving interviews. Now they are whining that she was rude to the Obamessiah by staying in Alaska and not going to the inauguration.
Speedwagon82 on January 22, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Agreed. She’s way too powerful a presence for the VP spot.
My pet theory is that McCain had no idea what he was getting and was shocked that the initial reaction to her was so strong. He lost time literally trying to reclaim the spotlight on his own ticket.
At this point, it’s pretty much White House or Bust for Sarah. Senate is a bad fit for her – she’s an executive through and through.
Nat Hound on January 22, 2009 at 3:07 PM
She’s as low as her father. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…
Tim Burton on January 22, 2009 at 3:08 PM
If Barack can, Sarah most certainly can–she has 1000 times more executive experience and a proven track record plus she has the kind of personal poise, style and grace that we, the people, love.
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 3:08 PM
You’re talking to the wrong people. Every time we give McCain a break he prompltly comes along and kicks us in the shins and puts a thumb in our eye.
RJL on January 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM
McCain was a lousy candidate. Palin helped him with conservatives and some independents and prevented a landslide but I think she seemed too one dimensional in the end.
Most people I know held their nose when voting for McCain, it was more a vote against Obama and that doesn’t win elections. Just ask John Kerry.
An old man who admittedly didn’t understand economics wasn’t going to beat a young, dynamic poser. It’s a simple concept, and all this p** flinging between the McCain and Palin camps is exactly what the media and democrats want. It keeps republicans distracted from what really matters — explaining the policy positions that are best for the nation and finding a much better candidate for 2012.
McCain was never going to win. He’s Bob Dole with white hair. Let’s move on and figure out how to win again.
Sensible Mom on January 22, 2009 at 3:15 PM
I’m with whoever said “why are they interviewing her?”. This girl seems like a nice kid but she clearly is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that her father just doesn’t have what it takes to be President. It’s hard when you realize your dad will always be the bridesmaid and never the bride.
sherry on January 22, 2009 at 3:15 PM
???? Care to point out a few examples?
RJL on January 22, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Funny, when I think of who can or cannot be elected president — can you imagine Lincoln, who both Bush and Obama admire so much, being elected President today? I mean, he was such a hick, not very attractive, and what was up with that crazy wife of his? If Hillary is “perfect” at State, Lady Caroline is “qualified” as a senator, Murtha can be elected and reelected as chief porker and constituent punker, what is actually possible these days?
littleguy on January 22, 2009 at 3:16 PM
R you kidding me? The only reason this gal is getting cable play time is because of her holding back in talking about Palin. She is simply playin’ the media.
Frankly, I don’t give much credence to what this young lady says (pro/con) about anything.
Captain America on January 22, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Yeah, riiiiiight. Mark my words. Run her and she loses…BIG time. Again, not because I don’t like the lady, but because the Press and comedians will destroy her.
Now, while I like her, I do not like her for POTUS. But hey, if the GOP can’t find a strong candidate by then and she’s the only gimmick they’ve got.
Now I was never a Romney fan, but I think he would have been a far better candidate than McCain, barring the lunatic Evangelical boycott of the guy.
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Incidentally, Meghan writing for the Daily Beast same as Nicolle Wallace.
Wonder if Meghan owes Wallace (Ms. Sleaze and supposed Palin helper during the campaign) something?
Captain America on January 22, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Um…gross. Her dad lost…and she is annoying. I wish these suck ups would go away.
Mommypundit on January 22, 2009 at 3:25 PM
When McCain was speaking to the media, he called them his base, because they reported on him, and interviewed him because he made himself available. When the wanted comments from republicans, some didn’t respond, and others did. Like him.
George W Bush called ‘the elite’ at the black tie fundraiser ‘his base.’ Do you think that he sees the media as his base, and not his constituents? Or did he just make that remark to them to be polite/nice/whatever with them, as Bush did?
wise_man on January 22, 2009 at 3:27 PM
how to be a mccain hater: the PCA method.
P – Puff up and snarl. doing this at the first sign of disagreement demonstrates the a priori nature of your passion on the matter. it’s also only sporting as a way of warning your opponent that you’re fully prepared to unleash the deadly force of the following two steps.
C – Call names. “rino” is most appropriate here. calling an opponent a rino has two complementary effects: first, it establishes you as the standard-bearer of republican values. second, it establishes your opponents apostacy from the same. better, it accomplishes these effects by decree and without an attempt at even a partial argument.
A – Associate your opponent with axiomatically unclean persons. these would of course include mccain himself, but a close second would be lindsey graham. a clever way of doing this is to actually accuse your opponent of literally being mccain or graham (you see, because the resemblance is so close. get it?) graham and mccain’s names can be modified for added devastation e.g.: “juan mccain” “juan mcamnesty”, “lindsey gramnesty”, “poopy mcfartface”, etc. only as an absolute last resort should the personage of juan gonzalez be employed. the power of this name is such that the effects of it are final, like salting the blast zone after dropping a nuke. wear a helmet, gloves and goggles when typing this name. it could save your life.
this method can also be used in the field to be an effective bush-hater. simply replace “rino” with “neocon” and substitute “karl rove” for lindsey graham.
eh on January 22, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Actually, he made those remarks at the Al Smith dinner, where the remarks are traditionally humorous in nature. They were not intended to be taken seriously.
Slublog on January 22, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Entelechy,
“Boy” is a white racist word. Did you learn nothing from Good Times?
greggriffith on January 22, 2009 at 3:29 PM
I don’t get it. What is Palin supposed to be “grateful” for, and how exactly is she to show it?
Noelie on January 22, 2009 at 3:29 PM
How a person loses tells me more than how a person wins.
As the top of the ticket it was McCain’s responsibility to stand up and take responsibility for the campaign, how it was run, and how it ended. Right or wrong. True or false. That is what a leader does.
It saddens my heart that McCain has not done that.
UcantCme on January 22, 2009 at 3:31 PM
I read that piece in the Daily Beast and it makes you wonder between Wallace’s love now for Obama and L’il Miss McCain’s silence on Palin – this campaign was the most pathetic and ridiculous attempt at a win. Makes me sad about every effort of support I put into it. McCain has successfully pissed off a lot of people but the media loves him again – so I guess he really won what he wanted.
sherry on January 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM
She is a strong candidate and hardly a “gimmick.”
His strange Mormonism aside, Mitt’s record has all kinds of contradictions and problems (he’s flip-flopped on almost every major issue)–his track record as Gov. of MA doesn’t come close to Sarah’s as governor of AK.
Nope, Palin, Jindal, Pawlenty and Sandford are our best bets for 2012.
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Thank you.
wise_man on January 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM
No, I think both were making jokes, which are, as usual, at least half true.
And I don’t think McCain has ever hidden the fact that he was the media’s pick for our nominee and has been for some time. That’s the point in my comment anyway, that he’s gained respect from the press for his opposition to Republicans, the same as all Republicans who jumped ship in this last election.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Careful. I think you got some smug on your face.
TheUnrepentantGeek on January 22, 2009 at 3:37 PM
Im partial to the name “Juan McVain” myself. :-)
Elric66 on January 22, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Honestly, that is a great analysis.
Yes, McCain has…as per his independent streak…supported a couple of horrible pieces of legislation. But anything we didn’t or don’t like about McCain should have been saved until after the election. Get him in office, and then work with him to achieve conservative goals.
Too many didn’t do that, preferring instead to bash McCain at every turn, during the primaries and during the general.
JetBoy on January 22, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Watch out, worlok. I’m sure you know it’s coming, but you will likely be called a troll or Palin hater and asked to prove why Sarah is not a gimmick or not ready to serve at POTUS.
johnnynucleo on January 22, 2009 at 3:39 PM
She is not a strong POTUS candidate, not in 4 years. I doubt it. She’s had her time in the national spotlight.
I’m not talking substance, I’m talking about getting a Republican in the White House. You think Slick Barry has substance? He won. I mentioned Romney in the context of this past election, not for the future. Mormonism may be strange to you, but Romney to my knowledge is not some super religious guy, is he? BTW many non Evangelical Christians think Evangelicals are more than a bit strange. I single them out since they are the ones who disrespect Romney and Mormons every chance they get.
Palin and Jindal can’t win – too hokey. I don’t know enough about the other 2. From what I recall Pawlenty might be an option.
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM
I don’t care, let them try. I’m a blue state (NJ) Catholic and a conservative, but I am also a pragmatist. The tunnel vision crowd is damning the GOP to the sidelines and the nation to 8 years of Obama if they don’t get a bit more pragmatic.
I like Palin’s spunk but she is too hokey for POTUS. She has already been made a joke by the Press, turned into a laughing stock, and while I think the Europeans are a detestable lot, they would never work with her on international issues. I can go on and on. Again, it’s nothing personal against Palin. I just don’t think she can win, even though I would vote for a ticket with her at the top because I could never vote for Obama or a Dem. I’m not the one you have to convince to vote GOP to win though….
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 3:47 PM
If Obama can be a strong candidate with no accomplishments, then anyone is a viable candidate nowadays.
Elric66 on January 22, 2009 at 3:47 PM
huh?
joey24007 on January 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Then that won’t be Romney.
He’s extremely “religious.”
Mormons don’t seem to do their faith halfway.
But his religion isn’t his only problem: he’s had contradictory positions on same sex marriage, abortion and immigration.
He’s a much a flip-flopper on the issues as either Rudy or Huckabee.
This is only your opinion.
The most compelling thing about both Palin and Jindal is that they aren’t “hokey,” but come across as very intelligent, sincere and articulate.
They’re the epitome of “genuine” and the opposite of “hokey.”
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Right … because the GOP has done such a great job with those Tim Pawlenty clones in NJ politics huh?
I live in NJ as well. The GOP is a joke because they are nothing less than “democrat lite”
just like:
McCain
Pawlenty
Graham
etc. etc. etc.
joey24007 on January 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM
No, I think he’s too bland.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Perhaps you’re right, perhaps not. I’m not sure how you expain the phenomenon of Palin. I can’t recall any other candidate that I can personally remember quite like her. She’s the first one I ever considered working for and donating money to, ever. She’s not perfect, she has many flaws, but she has my admiration. I can’t think of any other Republican right now today that inspires me as she does. I’m willing to let whomever wishes to run in the primaries slog it out and if its her fine, if not fine, too.
littleguy on January 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM
I’d hit that.
But I would probably wouldn’t respect myself in the morning.
Oh, hell, who I am I kidding?
wccawa on January 22, 2009 at 3:55 PM
It is entirely possible that anything the McCains have legitimate complaints against Palin, and they’re keeping quiet in order to be polite.
Mister Mets on January 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Sure, but so was Bush, Bush Sr., Reagan, Ford, etc….
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Considering her daddy probably did that as well, it really isn’t that shocking.
Illinidiva on January 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM
No personal attacks please… You’re sounding like the Obamabots now.
Illinidiva on January 22, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Yes, assuming, “keeping quiet” in this case means, “letting your staffers do the dirty work for you.”
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Incidentally, Palin’s still a valid presidential contender.
It’ll be easy to frame any perceived deficiencies in her role as McCain’s running mate by saying she wasn’t ready last year, and that’s a different story in 2012, when presumably she’ll be a re-elected Governor, who spent a few years under a national spotlight.
I prefer Romney, just because he has economic qualifications and that will likely remain the big issue in four years, but Palin has significant advantages, including an appeal to a portion of the population that leans Democratic and casts more than half the votes. It’s worth noting that since the Democrats had Geraldine Ferraro as a vice presidential nominee, they have never failed to get a majority of the female vote in an election.
Mister Mets on January 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Because running old white guys from the South will do alot to revitalize the RNC’s image?
Frankly, McCain was not a good candidate, but he was the best the Rs had to offer this year. Mittens and CHuckles both have personality flaws that should preclude them from ever being president.
Illinidiva on January 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM
I don’t know how much control McCain has over his staffers. If he thought she was unfit to be a major player in Republican politics, would you rather he explain why in explicit and possibly career-ending detail?
Mister Mets on January 22, 2009 at 4:04 PM
If he thought she was unfit, then doesn’t he have some ‘splain’in to do?
littleguy on January 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Yes, actually. With many Republicans practically ready to die for her if she’d just say the word, if he has anything worthwhile, it would be great to know now.
Seriously, we derided Obama for this crap, letting the MSM and his supporters dirty their hands for him so he could stay above the fray.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
McCain’s never explained anything in detail, so that would be a first and he’s made many erratic, inexplicable public decisions, too, at least as regards his votes in the Senate.
If he really thought she was unfit, he had no business asking her to be his running mate.
Funny thing is, she had more executive experience and success, plus more rock solid Conservative views than he ever dreamed about.
Sarah has earned and deserves a place on the top of the ticket.
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
I’m sorry, but in that debate she kept going back to the word Maverick so many times all I could do was cringe. She was woefully unprepared although, to her benefit, she was up against Biden.
As for Joey, don’t saddle ME with NJ politics, pal.
The days when you could win the general election with an obvious Evangelical candidate are over.
I guess we have to see where we are in 4 years. If Obama is a disaster then maybe. It all depends what the group of undecideds and GOP turncoats who elected Slick Barry think and do in 2012.
So far though Palin isn’t someone I care to see in the White House as POTUS. She just isn’t. She needs to get even more executive and/or legislative experience. And don’t say “Obama” and his lack of experience, because I didn’t vote for that guy.
I actually prefer a boring smart guy for POTUS but hey you are probably right that boring doesn’t win anymore, even if smarter and more capable. This is where, as a people, we have gone astray.. Everything is Disneyland and smoke and mirrors, and gimmicks. Shame on America in how we choose our leaders. Now, excuse me while I try to not step in the leadership… (Peeee, eewwww)
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 4:10 PM
To do it himself would demolish his image as Mr. Niceguy who can reach across the aisle and get along with everybody. What a gutless, piece of **** he has shown himself to be. At least the liberal policies he’s helping Obama push won’t be enacted under a nominally Republican president.
ProfessorMiao on January 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Good! This article gives me an opening to sound off about the most irritating things I have been reading lately as the MSM continues attacking the Palin children. The main one seems to be that she was ‘using’ them to futher her campaign, so that made them a viable target. Personally, I think her family is always part of everything she does and this was SOP(for her) during the campaign, any campaign. And…there is NEVER any excuse for attacking children, any campaigner’s children, any time. The media has behaved despicably in this regard as have some of the blogs; and, they lack the courage and common sense to realize what bullies they are. I hope it comes back to bite them. There now–I needed to say that!!
jeanie on January 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
ummm, on McCain, what a dope.
tarpon on January 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
AP, I have to ask why anyone would bother to click the link?
As bad as the KosKids and HuffPo had BDS, you have PDS. Maybe if there was even a remote track record of objectivity on your part, the link might get clicked.
BRYAN!!!!
Jim708 on January 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Yes. How can he claim “country first” when he picked a woman who wasn’t qualified? Either that means he was too incompetent to realize this when he picked her (and thus wasn’t himself qualified, as picking people for positions is a fairly important aspect of the job), or he didn’t, as many suggested, properly vet her, which is pretty much the same thing.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 4:19 PM
What?
It’s your opinion that he ordered his staffers to trash Palin (which isn’t true) so therefore He thought she was unit to be VP (which isn’t true) and now this is an example where his ‘country first’ is a lie (again, this claim of your is just opinion, and isn’t true).
How many generations of leaps of logic do you normally take when lying about politicians you disagree with politically. Is three the normal number? Or is this just a McCain thing?
It’ was the left’s narrative that McCain randomly picked Sarah Palin the night before he brought her out to announce her. ANd they said this because he didn’t reveal the process and they – and a lot here, by the way – were under the impression that who they saw on the news, and the pundits opinion of what was going on was what was going on.
Seriously, does the truth even bother you people at all? Or – as it seems to me, you just make one assumption after the next, using the previous one to justify your next leap.
It’s like he ran your dog down with his car or something.
wise_man on January 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 3:03 PM
technopeasant on January 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Wasn’t McCain’s dopey daughter until recently a registered Independent?
Hilts on January 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
My first thought when I saw Gretchen on Fox and Friends the other day try to pin Megan down on why she won’t speak about Gov. Palin was that she has an exclusive mega-money deal with someone and has promised to spill big beans with them in the future. F&F introduced her and said she was wrote a story about her mother at the Daily Beast which isn’t exactly conservative territory. I’m sure we’ll hear the poison pen from her someday.
deedledee on January 22, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Have to say I agree that if McCain & company think Palin was so terrible – who does that reflect on? He made that selection. If she was so unqualified doesn’t that indicate that McCain was too stupid find someone qualified?
Do we really need as POTUS someone who can’t pick a competent running mate? Oops – I forgot – Obama picked Biden.
katiejane on January 22, 2009 at 4:32 PM
He ran the Republican and Conservative base down with his campaign and sold out the country (first) by losing without a fight to Nobama.
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM
“How can he claim “country first” when he picked a woman who wasn’t qualified?”
Got to be one of the dubmest critiques here yet. The problem was never Palin’s qualifications. She was and still is more qualified tham McCain and absolutly more so than Obama or Biden. Less than one term Senator v. Governor. It doesn’t even begin to compare.
Furthermore, slamming Sarah for staying within the guidelines as laid down by McCain makes no sense either. She was a team player and did what was asked of her. If she went beyond those bounds and substituted her desires and judgement she would habve eclipsed McLame even more and done him a disservice in the process. Instead, she did what was asked of her to her own detriment.
Intellectually honest people see this all day long. people with agendas choose not to
America1st on January 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Actually, not only did I pick Arizona to win last week, but I knew the Giants were going to the Super Bowl last year before they played Dallas – when everyone figured there was no way they’d do it.
Also, in 1997 or ’98 I picked GWB as the next President. I’m sporadically psychic. I have bits of clairvoyance going back in my family line. A great great aunt had it. Unfortunately this talent doesn’t translate into picking the lottery numbers. Darn….
Furthermore, like I said ad nauseum, I would vote for her if she were the GOP candidate, unlike many so called conservatives who would sit out if their person wasn’t chosen. Unlike them, I *am* a team player.
worlok on January 22, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Um…exactly what role did this nitwit think “Democracy” was going to play in a ffffing election?
As for her animosity toward the NYTimes, I guess I understand protecting Mom and all, but she should have the honesty to admit that at this moment, the Times and her father are in complete agreement on every policy issue being discussed.
Name a policy today on which McCain disagrees with the Times – anyone? Anyone?
Bueller?
Jaibones on January 22, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Try again, wise. I never said he ordered his staffers to do that. I’m only saying that we lambaste Obama when his people have done the same.
Then, when someone said that maybe McCain isn’t saying anything because he agrees with the people trashing Palin (note, I didn’t say that and never said I agreed with that), that’s when I said that if that’s true, then the “country first” mantra was BS.
The “if” “then” is very important there. I’ve never thought McCain felt that way and would hate to believe it’s true. Though his and his daughter’s silence on this issue can be seen as an indication of that.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM
So, Daddy’s little girl is just as dellusional as her Daddy.
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM
PS Michelle Obama, my fat arse.
If there were ever two more gorgeous creatures in a Presidential campaign than the Ice Princess and the Snow Goddess, then somebody name that, too.
Jaibones on January 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM
It’s my understanding that Meghan does have a book deal, so perhaps she’s keeping all the juicy stuff for that.
Illinidiva on January 22, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Name a policy that Maverick disagrees with Obama about?
Bueller couldn’t even answer that one, Bones.
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 4:42 PM
The only thing that made Sarah Palin unqualified to run with McCain was because she was a real conservative, not dem lite. She was more ready for office than all three baffoons in the senate combined.
She didn’t go along with his, bend over to the democrat’s agenda, so McCain resents her.
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 4:45 PM
wise_man…you are defending McCain.
McCain agrees with Obama, along with his mistress Lindsay, on closing down Gitmo.
So, effectively, you’re defending Obama.
How have you had the gall to accuse others of being Obama supporters?
MadisonConservative on January 22, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Well, it’s official then … Meghan is a mutt.
pabarge on January 22, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Cute but an idiot
blatantblue on January 22, 2009 at 4:48 PM
I think everyone should get along, too.
blatantblue on January 22, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Meghan McCain has a lot more class than some on this site.
Vince on January 22, 2009 at 4:50 PM
In fairness to Meghan, she’s always leaned more left. Even more than her dad, that is.
So it doesn’t surprise me that her ideals (namely her pro-choice stance) didn’t mesh with Palin’s.
The Ugly American on January 22, 2009 at 4:51 PM
That’s arguable, depending on who you ask.
Esthier on January 22, 2009 at 4:53 PM
You want class, go to school.
You want to have an intelligent debate, come here.
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 4:53 PM
What are you doing here Hornet?
Vince on January 22, 2009 at 4:54 PM
“Prediction: Palin will never again play second fiddle on someone else’s ticket. She always does best when she follows her instincts and does things her way.”
Hmmm, sounds familiar…
Behind
Chuck Norris’sPalin’s beard is another fist.Chuck NorrisPalin’s hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.Chuck NorrisPalin can lead a horse to water AND make it drink.Chuck NorrisPalin doesn’t wear a watch, sHE decides what time it is.LevStrauss on January 22, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Having a discussion about democrat lites.
What are you doing here, vince?
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 4:56 PM
She voted for Gore and Kerry and her dad.
That’s pretty much ends any argument.
The Ugly American on January 22, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Going to class Hornet!
Vince on January 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
And how are you defining “class?”
Actually, if she’d wanted to be a lady and be gracious about it, it would have cost Meghan nothing to praise Sarah to the skies, just as she did before election day.
I find her qualifying and hemming-and-hawing about Sarah now quite tasteless and tacky.
Jenfidel on January 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
If people were making up crazy stories about McCain, that would qualify as ‘derangement.’ No one here is don’t that; merely dislike does not qualify.
baldilocks on January 22, 2009 at 5:01 PM
You need it.
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 5:02 PM
When McCain remembers he’s not a democrat, we’ll stop. Good enough?
HornetSting on January 22, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Indeed. Meghan had no choice but to give a “no comment” answer.
baldilocks on January 22, 2009 at 5:03 PM
The press ran with the spin that Palin was “randomly” selected at the last minute because of the way that her personal details were revealed to the press (Trig’s birth and Bristol’s pregnancy). My opinion is that McCain’s campaign was very poorly run and did not handle Palin well.
Their failings with regard to Palin include:
1) Palin was not media-trained. She has natural verbal tics (she rambles and frequently uses certain words awkwardly, e.g. “progress” as a transitive verb and “also”) that a good speech coach or media-trainer would help suppress. She also admitted to responding to Katie Couric’s questioning in a combative way, leading to such gems as her failing to identify a newspaper she reads. A media trainer would have taught her to always keep her cool, no matter how condescending the question or the tone of the questioner.
2) Palin’s roll-out was poorly managed. The “wow” factor of Palin wore off immediately due to the Trig thing and Bristol’s pregnancy. The campaign was caught flat-footed and shouldn’t have been. And the campaign made virtually no effort to tout Palin’s experience as governor and as oil and gas commissioner or whatever, even though she actually has some significant accomplishments to her name. Effectively, the campaign conceded that she had no experience, even though it wasn’t true.
3) They kept making Palin stay “on message” even though the message sucked and detracted from Palin’s personal magnetism. Palin repeated the word maverick 8,000 times because McCain’s campaign said to. It didn’t work for her, and the campaign shouldn’t have insisted on her sticking to the script in such a wooden fashion.
Enough rambling. I hope John McCain enjoys his retirement. He served his country with honor and distinction in Vietnam and deserves our recognition. But his performance as a Presidential candidate was atrocious and materially injured both this country and the party.
Outlander on January 22, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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