Question for McCain: Which part of Palin’s book are you most looking forward to?
posted at 2:22 pm on October 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
Interesting how, in answering it, he proceeds to volunteer his thoughts on the part he’s least looking forward to. Someone sounds nervous. Sarahcuda’s said enough flattering things about him in the past that I’m sure he’ll be held harmless in the book for the sins of his staffers, but I wonder what’ll happen if, as is expected, Meggie Mac’s forthcoming book takes a few swipes at her. Remember, La McCain has pointedly refused to talk about Palin in interviews, declaring her the one and only aspect of the campaign she won’t comment on, but she also told the Daily News there’ll be an entire chapter devoted to her in the book. Presumably it won’t all be flattering, in which case Maverick’s caught in the crossfire. In fact, with sales of Palin’s book expected to blow sky high on the strength of campaign dish, the temptation for Meghan and her publisher to use her own book to dispute Palin’s account of the campaign will be enormous. Calling the ‘Cuda a diva or a liar or both would earn her even more fawning media coverage than she’s used to and would be a major jolt for sales. And a major pain in the ass for McCain, needless to say. If it happens, how will he play it? Besides looking uncomfortable and muttering “I love them both,” I mean?
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I don’t think Palin will be too forthcoming about the way the McCain election team really treated her.
pseudonominus on October 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Palin is famous because of Sarah Palin. Meghan McCain is famous because of daddy.
kirkill on October 1, 2009 at 2:27 PM
I think you meant “uncomfortable.”
Trent1289 on October 1, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Palin won’t throw McCain or his family under the bus. As for his staffers, that could be a different story.
NebCon on October 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Yeah, but she likes the attention and she’ll grab her own attention when she runs for something in the future.
shick on October 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
It’d be funny if in the paperback edition of Sarah’s book, she responds to whatever crap Megs throws her way: “With a new introduction: Meghan McCain is, like, a Massive Tool”.
Pasalubong on October 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
you don’t say.
upinak on October 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
‘The part where Sarah calls me out for the democrat that I am…..’
-J. McCain.
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Why would anyone want to read a book written by Meghan “Porkulus” McCain if they didn’t have to?
(Much less believe her over Sarah!)
I’ve blocked her on Twitter so I don’t have to read her Tweets!
LOL
Jenfidel on October 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM
I can’t wait for this book. Obviously McLame is nervous for a reason.
His silence was deafening when his co-horts Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace, and her husband spread vicious and fictitious rumors of Palin out of spite.
Randy Scheunemann (McCain’s fired foreign policy adviser, and aid to Palin now for her speech in Hong Kong) and Bill Kristol revealed the culprits.
Instead of defending Sarah against these creeps, McCain uttered how important Pawlenty and Jindal is for the future of the GOP. Pathetic.
cubachi on October 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM
If Meghan does go after Palin in her book, she’ll have to contradict a LOT of glowing praise she gave Palin and her family at the time. I’ve saved much of the video from the 2008 campaign, and have been awaiting Meh-gan’s cheap shots. When the time comes, the question must be asked: “If you were lying then, Meghan, why should we believe you now?”
L.N. Smithee on October 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Is anyone, beside the media of course, really all that interested in Meghan McCain’s views of the campaign? I really can’t say I care what she thought about it and doubt I’d find it an interesting read.
This possible in-fighting really isn’t very helpful.
changer1701 on October 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Your loss. I can laugh at her ridiculously stupid tweets all day long.
ZJPolitical on October 1, 2009 at 2:32 PM
MegMac’s book will be in tough competition with Pelosi’s book!!!
FontanaConservative on October 1, 2009 at 2:33 PM
the Media really wants mccain to endorse Pawlenty or Romney, to then ask the next question of: So you agree that Palin was the wrong pick and not worthy to be VP much less President…in so many words.
They will try to make it her ‘nail in the coffin’ politically.
jp on October 1, 2009 at 2:33 PM
I had no idea Megs could read let alone write.
txag92 on October 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM
anyone see Charles Johnson’s ridiculous post about Palin’s “ghostwriter”?
jp on October 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM
+1. She’s a total leech. (Megatons, that is.)
Pasalubong on October 1, 2009 at 2:35 PM
All Meghan will do in her book is talk about being proud to be fat, fashion, her hair extensions, how she loves teh gays and liberals, her buddies Perez Hilton and Tila Tequila, and curse up a storm.
Daddy’s
littlebig girl.cubachi on October 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM
I love them both is the best answer. Go with that Mac, followed with a “no comment” beyond it.
Mr. Joe on October 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Good post. I’ve been less than impressed with McCain after the way he handled the post-election. I got the impression that he was embarassed she outshined him, he was embarassed that it was his ridiculous action that flipped the switch for many undecided voters, and that he rather liked the left attack on her since it made him look OK.
That’s not particularly admirable.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Who’s Charles Johnson?
lorien1973 on October 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Ahhhh… another day, another Palin post to drive up the traffic.
But in all seriousness, Palin has way too much class to significantly trash anyone by name (McCain family or staffers). However, I do think she will reveal some info about how the handlers treated her, etc. Probably in a more generic way.
As for the blowfish Meggie, I would not put it past her to trash Palin which will further ingratiate her w/ the MSM. Question will be whether Palin responds directly to her or not. I would guess not even tho I would love her to do so.
davek70 on October 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM
wait..
Do we care would be the question?
Charles is insane… time to move on from the madness.
upinak on October 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM
I doubt she’ll be nasty, but she’ll get her point across.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM
‘The part where I allowed my inept, limp staff to attack Sarah and her family and laughed off the questions about it.’
-John McCain.
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Maggie obviously is protective of her dad. Nothing wrong with that. She’s just a kid.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM
“The end.”
Vashta.Nerada on October 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Sarah is a class act.
Meghan is a spoiled, self centered brat, who blames Sarah, and everyone but, for her daddy not being president.
It just seems to me, at this point in time, daddy McCain is more than happy to let his daughter be his mouth piece, so he can stay above the fray. However, with so much going on, and so much being exposed on a daily basis, it’s just not that hard to see thru this thin veil.
capejasmine on October 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
I don’t think Gov. Palin will say anything bad about Mr. McCain, or much of anyone for that matter. Differences in how the campaign was run are legitimate and don’t have to be personal. Ms. McCain will be required to do a rewrite before publication so as not to look like a spoiled brat.
Cindy Munford on October 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Who cares? His blog is dead.. check out the # of comments lately…. probably just him & Sharmuta stroking one another.
Key West Reader on October 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Maybe McCain will suspend all activities and rush to pick up Sarah’s book so he can avert a national crisis (his own)
stevo on October 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM
How does McCain keep getting relected in Arizona? It’s always a mystery…
nyx on October 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Nicole Wallace in particular has to be scared out of her mind. This wasn’t the plan. The plan was to embarass and marginalize Palin to the point she was never heard from again. Now she’s in the position where she is the likely villian of the biggest book of the year. No more Hannity appearances for her!
What dirt could Meggie Mac have on Palin? Outside of the first day or two, did they travel together at all, maybe a quick appearance here and there. My guess is that much of Meg’s alleged dirt comes from the same campaign staffers who are going to get decimated in “Going Rogue…”
Nat Hound on October 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
I agree that Palin won’t bash McCain – if only due to liking him personally. She will probably also refrain from beating on the blond bimbette because she hated the attacks on her own children.
I’m not so sure she’ll give the staffers a pass. She may not call them out by name but it’s hard to believe that she won’t discuss the instances of what she saw as mishandling her – and the readers should be able to connect the dots as to who she’s referring to.
katiejane on October 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
John is a national monument.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
The media want infighting , so Palin will not give that to them. Meggie might do it to get attention.
the_nile on October 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
LOL–you may be right!
(Second look at un-blocking Megatons!)
Her dad, on the other hand, will stay blocked!
His Tweets make my blood pressure soar.
As for what Sarah will write, she’s a stateswoman, a lady, a Christian and a diplomat: what she doesn’t say in all graciousness about Johnny “Fight with me” Mac will tell the tale.
Jenfidel on October 1, 2009 at 2:41 PM
The sum total of both those “books” in a pile and some matches could only produce a very small fire.
Jerome Horwitz on October 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
At her age, that classifies her as normal. *haha
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
I can’t understand why Hannity would be so dumb to invite that idiot Nicole Wallace on his show.
cubachi on October 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Don’t underestimate what will be int he book.
You may be surprised.
upinak on October 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
She is not a “kid.” She is an adult and is responsible for her words. If she really does want a career in politics she better learn that quick.
sammypants on October 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM
I read somewhere– not sure how true it is– Nicole Wallace hooked Megs up with her “Daily Beast” job… I think those two are close, which is where Meg probably got all her stupid gossip from.
Pasalubong on October 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM
She hasn’t succumbed yet. Why would she start now?
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM
The thought of Meghan McCain and Pelosi on top of each other in a pile makes me all tingly.
lorien1973 on October 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM
I think Palin is too classy for some sort of Blago ‘tell all’. My hope is that she lays out the meaning of conservatism in plain terms so that even lib’s can understand.
/I know… I’m dreaming on the lib part.
Key West Reader on October 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Well, to me, she’s just a kid. She’s barely out of her teens.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Blaming the campaign loss and disagreements on staff, regardless of whether they are entirely to blame, and avoiding the issue of who chose the staff, is the gracious thing to do. So, because she is a gracious person, I expect Palin will continue to be very gracious toward McCain, as he is being toward her.
Loxodonta on October 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM
I see I’m late to the game on CJ, I’ve known he was a fool and idiot for awhile but now I see he’s completely jumped the shark.
interesting, just like Polipundit did few years back except that was over Immigration I think. Then Oakleaf, wonder what happened with him.
jp on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
You really still do not understand, do you?
Onager on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Mini-Me’s book will be sitting in boxes under the back shelves of such book retail giants as Book Warehouse and Books-A-Million with bright red 90% Off stickers covering her face about a month after her book is published. Mac Daddy and Momma Cindy will be trying to give them away to felloe senators, staffers and their illegal domestic help at the ranch.
Fletch54 on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Sarah has been consistent in her praise for John McCain and I doubt she’ll do a 180 and start badmouthing him.
In a recent radio interview with Ziegler, he encouraged her to take a shot at McCain’s lack of support for her, and Sarah told John that if he’s looking for her to say something negative about John, it’s not going to happen. She loves him (her words) and was honored he chose her.
Staffers? Yeah, I think she’ll dish and I think she’ll name names. She doesn’t appear to be the type to use anonymous names: she’ll name the names and let the chips fall where they may.
yogi41 on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
I sure wouldn’t mind it if she outted the handlers and the McCain syncophants that sought to pad their own loss by blaming her.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
I hope Sarah uses her voice to explain what the conservative platform stands for and compares that to what John McCain and his lapdog, Lindsey Graham, stands for….
Then, makes the case for needing a conservative candidate for 2012.
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM
The left and meg mac, will be in eternal constipation mode until November 17th.
John McCain looking uncomfortable? I’m guessing he and Palin are no longer on speaking terms.
Kini on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
While I realize that the book is based largely on her journals during the campaign, campaign dish is NOT the reason I want to read her book. I want to read about her career as Mayor, Governor, how she cleaned out the corrupt politicians in Alaska, etc.
And I am hoping for fresh outlook on political philosophy, and some policy stuff too.
RushBaby on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
The same way ted kennedy and all his geriatric cohorts did. Just another example of why we need term limits.
Mangy Scot on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Nicolle Wallace needs to be afraid. Very afraid.
SouthernGent on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Too late.
Loxodonta on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
My fondest wish is that Schmidt and Wallace are humiliated to the degree they tried to humiliate Sarah. Couldn’t happen to two more deserving people.
Placing her under virtual house arrest in Philadelphia is maybe one of the most embarassing things I’ve ever seen done to a national candidate. Those two morons more or less created the media narrative Sarah is still trying to clean up…
Nat Hound on October 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Gee, I like him.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM
“…with sales of Palin’s book expected to blow sky high on the strength of campaign dish…”
Sorry, that’s not why sales will be blowing sky high. But nice cheap shot.
Palin is essentially dignified and won’t smear McCain. The opposite is obviously not true of McCain’s tart daughter.
rrpjr on October 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM
yogi41 -
Zeigler’s exact words at CPAC were “she loves the old coot, don’t ask me why…”
Nat Hound on October 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
I can’t imagine Sarah will be vindictive.She might tell some of what went on but I think it would not be in her best interest to come out with a hate book.But I’ve been wrong before,ONCE I think:)
ohiobabe on October 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
90% Off stickers…now that would hardly be truth in advertising, now would it?
RushBaby on October 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
It would seem dear john is being nice so he can ask Sarah to come to AZ to campaign for him. I sure hope she doesn’t. Dear john needs to be put out to pasture!
L
letget on October 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
No kidding….?!?
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:49 PM
I don’t think most people care about the managers, really. These guys are such lightweights. It’s not like Carville or other big names.
They are already known for being slimebugs. That doesn’t do the GOP much good. Looks like McCain couldn’t really hire good people?
What’s that about?
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:49 PM
If Palin continues following a Reaganesque approach, I bet she will lay out her ideas and compare them with Obama’s and liberal Democrats in Congress, hopefully quite scathingly, but not go after any fellow Republicans.
Loxodonta on October 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Yeah, and here I thought he was a conservative. :)
Seriously, he’s one bright man, in my opinion. I don’t always agree with him, but I always like to hear what he has to say.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
John McCain is the face of Republican failure and defeat. Who cares what he says.
Cicero43 on October 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Like your IQ, Ann?
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
I think it would be stupid for Meghan to go postal on Palin. she opens the door for her dad to get the brunt of the anger we know will come. And we all know Palin supporters will walk right throw that door.
It will also put his “judgment” into question. Palin didn’t go to him and ask to join his campaign, he went to her. And it was his decision to add her to the ticket. If Meghan writes unflattering stuff about dumb ole Palin….it makes her father look bad.
And isn’t he up for re-election in 2010?
I also think Meghan’s book will be typical Meghan blah and she will be permanently despised amongst Republicans…and she will just haaaaaaaave to go to the Democratic party, which is where she was before he daddy ran for President. She also will no longer be a novelty for the media and they will drop her like Cindy Sheehan.
ramrants on October 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I think the book will be about her roots. I think she’ll follow up with another book. That one will lay out a vision.
This one is more a “getting to know me” kind of book.
Frankly, she’s following Obama on this.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM
ummm…not sure why part of my previous post is highlighted…sorry
ramrants on October 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM
That is true, unlike John McCain, she doesn’t attack her own party…
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM
No doubt Sarah will talk about disagreements with staff about strategy, and poorly managed situations (like her wardrobe kerfuffle and hostile interviews) but I doubt she’ll seek revenge with personal attacks. At least I hope so.
As for Nicole Wallace, I hate to say it but she’s actually been quite good as a FNC guest.
Buy Danish on October 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM
cindy who?
Mangy Scot on October 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Why would he do that? Is he a sexist? If his daughter went after Rudy Giuliani would he profess to love ‘em both, the cute darlings?
Chris_Balsz on October 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Why should he play it any other way? Ronald Reagan had Ron, Jimmy had Billy, and Sarah even had Bristol.
Our relatives (children included) are apt to do or say things we do not think is right, and we have to live with them. The words don’t come out of our mouths and don’t represent our feelings, and that’s the point McCain will certainly make should the Plus Sized Pundit decide to “dish” on his former running-mate.
unclesmrgol on October 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM
She is 24 and I think almost 25. That is only a year younger than me and I’m an adult. Her age is not an excuse.
sammypants on October 1, 2009 at 2:54 PM
BTW, where is Terrye to defend her favorite mavericky maverick of maverickness….she spanked me for asking if McCain had come out to demand an apology from that FL Democratic Nutcup like he did of Joe Wilson?
Hmmmmm.
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:54 PM
No, because it rather serves him to blame her for his loss.
Stupid thinking, but that’s about the sum of it.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:54 PM
There’s been many comments about Palin and her negatives. To which no one has been able to articulate one negative to date.
I have a feeling we’ll see a positive message and the insight to a true leader.
Kini on October 1, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Sorry, I think you’re a kid. LOL*
Don’t take that in a bad way. Enjoy it, in fact.
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Sounds like it will be The Chubby One’s Waterloo – regardless of the fawning media coverage.
Blake on October 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Chuckles is certifiably insane. For him there’s a white supremacist behind every tree, under every bed, and running every right wing blog. He’s like Joe McCarthy, except in McCarthy’s day the State Department really was full of communist sympathizers.
Hey Chuckie! Look! A Celtic cross!
Cicero43 on October 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Allah:
I have two requests for you.
1. Never mention Meghan McCain again.
2. Never mention John McCain again.
angryed on October 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM
I heard there was supposed to be one passage that went:
Palin said “I hate that little tart, I was all set to dig into some Twinkies on the tour bus after a long speech, and I found that Meggie had scarfed them all down.”
When told that this happens frequently, Palin was overheard to say “oh……nevermind then”.
Jerome Horwitz on October 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Not attacking fellow republicans is one thing, defending yourself from attacks from snotty little rich girls is something else.
Blake on October 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Her weight shouldn’t be anyone’s real concern. That’s sexism, Blake.
I see these comments on both left and right, and it really is crazy.
Who cares?
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM
No, from the synopsis, it’s clear she’s going to lay out some policy, too:
yogi41 on October 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Ronaldus Magnus 11th commandment
Although, Palin has been known to clean up the abuse within the GOP. We could use that talent to rid the party of its RINOism disease.
Kini on October 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Do you believe it will be Shamuta that will finally put the net over Chuckie?
HornetSting on October 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Sarah will be the same ole Sarah. nothing more..nothing less..just her self. where ever the chops falls is where they fall…..McLame is a burnt duck.
hawkman on October 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I think Obama had a very active ‘editor,’ too. He just wasn’t in the public eye when he wrote his autobiography.
Almost all political figures use ghostwriters/editors.
Bill Clinton did not. If you read his book, you’ll see why it’s actually a good idea to have one. *haha
(And, remember…..I really adore him!)
Omigod, it’s dangerous to turn these people loose with blank pages. :)
AnninCA on October 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Just because she has never worked doesn’t make her a kid. She is 26, I think.
TXMomof3 on October 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
On the other hand Sarah’s oldest son is, I believe, still deployed in Iraq.
kg598301 on October 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Yep. Everything in CJ’s world is six degrees from racism. It’s a game he plays consistently and it’s so stupid.
I think in his ghostwriter posts, he says its racist to say that abortion is equivalent to black genicide. When 60% of abortions are done by blacks, what else would you call it?
lorien1973 on October 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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