Video: Palin on Oprah
posted at 7:58 pm on November 16, 2009 by Allahpundit
People want to talk about it, so here’s your thread. I don’t think the whole interview’s online but the Daily Beast clipped and compiled what it calls the seven best moments. Click the image to watch. She must have done well because even normally inhospitable media outlets like TNR are giving her a grudging thumbs up. More from the Beast, whose founder sneered at Palin as recently as this morning:
Never has Sarah Palin appeared so comfortable in her own skin on national television as she did Monday afternoon on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She spoke in clear, easily diagrammable sentences—none of those weird locutions about Putin rearing his head somewhere in the stratosphere over the Aleutian Islands. She was approachable and full of pep. And even with that percussive laugh—the raucous call of an exotic plumed bird during mating season, perhaps—she displayed an appealingly mordant sense of humor.
Normally I’d tell you to follow the link, but this is the Beast, after all, so it’s all downhill from there. An intriguing footnote: CBS has its own poll of Palin’s favorables out tonight, and contrary to the polarizing numbers in WaPo’s poll, there seem to be a lot of people still making up their minds about her. This week can only help.
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Allah has Palinitis.
A common problem found in liberals. Hm.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM
All things being equal, that’s a decision maker for a lot of women voters.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Yes, because Katie and the rest of the dinosaur media have treated Sarah so well and didn’t DESERVE IT! /S
HornetSting on November 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
We agree then.
bazil9 on November 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Katie is fakey perky. I thought it worked because it was so apropros.
But then, I can’t stand Katie’s phony soft voice thing she does.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM
I cant stop laughing!!
Indian Outlaw on November 16, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Actually, if you look at PG’s readership, its more like gay porn…
RedbonePro on November 16, 2009 at 9:16 PM
At this point, I am sure that Palin’s greatest regret was getting Levi Johnston to appear with her at the GOP convention.
Chekote on November 16, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I think she made a mistake on a few of the questions.
But everybody does and that had no effect on the election polls.
Who cares?
I do know she would NEVER had let KSM in the country and he would already be hung after a military tribunal gave him a thumbs down.
And, she NEVER would have bowed to the Japanese emperor because she’d have the sense to hire people who have international protocol experience.
She also would have sent 100,000 more troops to get the freekin job done in Afghanistan while having Def. Sec. Liz Cheney convince the Paki’s to hit them hard from the East.
Sarah’s song these day is this.
Sapwolf on November 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM
It was a funny one.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I am sure that you are sure because that is exactly what she said in her own words, right?
Brian1972 on November 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I feel the same way. The problem is 2012 may be too early. I really wish that she hadn’t have had to resign as governor. She would have had 6 years of experience as governor had she not. That being said, I like Palin as a person. She’s real and charming. Is she perfect? No. But she would be a good candidate in the future, maybe after 12. If she does get the nomination, she should pick a running mate with many, many years in office. Paul Ryan or Mitch Daniels, or maybe even Bobby Jindal, would be good. Maybe the governors would be better as nominees since they would have that “outside the beltway” vibe.
NathanG on November 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Personally, I think a lot of people may think like me. It’s pretty much of a long-shot to pluck someone without any national exposure and get them up to speed in 3 weeks. Her missteps were understandable.
I watched Obama avoid the press for over a year. He totally blew it more than once.
No big deal.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Any GOP is a long-shot in 12. It’s hard to unseat a sitting president.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Good job by Sarah. Orca is disgusting, however.
james23 on November 16, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I’ve talked to a few women are more pro-choice but still would vote for Sarah. They both were in CA. They like Hillary too.
Sapwolf on November 16, 2009 at 9:23 PM
On that subject, why the HELL does The Daily Beast have “porn” in quotes? It’s porn!!!!! It’s been porn for over 50 years (in Playboy’s case anyway). Now all of a sudden, since it’s Palin (oh that idiot woman!), it must be “softcore centerfold.” These people make me sick. I don’t even think the woman’s presidential material at this point, with all due respect to her, and I’m incensed by their trashing of her. They need to find a hobby or something!
NathanG on November 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I came to read people’s takes on the Palin interview, and find the thread has been hijacked once again by AnninCA.
4shoes on November 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM
True.
NathanG on November 16, 2009 at 9:26 PM
HA SoCal Attention Slut.
HornetSting on November 16, 2009 at 9:27 PM
We have ONE CHANCE to retake America and its not 2016. By then we’ll have gone over the cliff with no hope of wings sprouting to stop the fall.
Sharr on November 16, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I thought she did really great. I hope she develops a better answer for the “why did you quit as governor” question. She quit because liberals turned her life into a circus and were keeping her from doing her job. Law suits, investigations, swarms of people digging for dirt. She quit because the other side made it impossible for her to effectively do her job.
cannonball on November 16, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Its been done. Look at Carter, 1st Bush, etc.
So far, the current dufus is making the Carter years almost seem like the good ole days… almost.
But I really don’t see things getting better for Obambi, especially with a new major screwup occurring practically every day.
RedbonePro on November 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM
How many people usually watch Oprah day to day?
I suppose we’ll get the number from Drudge one of these days.
It’s conventional wisdom that it’s tough to defeat a sitting president, but with O in the office, that’ll change in ’12.
If the economy is still messed up and unemployment is above 9%, he’s done. Period.
I don’t know who will be the POTUS in ’13, but it won’t be O.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 9:34 PM
I think that’s the key, too. It’ll be unemployment figures, and I frankly don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel as some do.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:35 PM
I couldn’t agree more.
beachgirlusa on November 16, 2009 at 9:36 PM
The problem for Palin as I see it is many people like and respect her and agree with her they simply don’t think she can win. tha thas been the aim of the media from day one. To make it appear she can’t win. Political campaigns is about momentuem. Many people will back the man/woman they feel has the best shot of winning with their money and time. Why invest precious capital in someone that has no shot?
Therefor all Palin has to”do” in the coming three years is show Americans that she can win. This is why the media blew up NY23 results like they did. They wanted to protray the TEA party as unable to win therefore suck their oxogen out of the movement. How to change this preception? optimisim is the best policy here. If Palin goes out and says yes she can win and win big people will start to believe it once the polls show it more and more will come over just like Obama once Obama proved he could win and hillary proved she couldn’t the supporters if a life time switched in a blink of an eye. Same thing happened with Dean. It wasn’t the scream so much as the lose that doomed dean
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 9:37 PM
No kidding… if 0 is still if office in 2013 with a Democrat congress….. I’m going into full bunker mode.
BPD on November 16, 2009 at 9:38 PM
It just happened in 1992… And Bush 41 is a SUPER GENIUS compared to the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue… SUPER SUPER GENIUS…
Khun Joe on November 16, 2009 at 9:42 PM
This why she needs to hold off for a cycle and become the “Party Whip” Start steering the party back on corse. She does not have to be president to make a huge impact. She doing it right now.
Why would she risk this to prematurely run for President? There are some great voices “Krauthammer” of the party who still want her to take time to develop and grow. Honestly we don’t want an “Obama”. We want a leader, she got what it takes.
-She might want to take up the offer with Hillary for that cup of coffee. Wouldn’t that just get the WH’s panties in a wad…
Indian Outlaw on November 16, 2009 at 9:43 PM
LOL* It got the lefties upset that Hillary even said she’d love to meet her. :)
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:45 PM
I think you are spot on. I think many tactics used against her could backfire in a big way if she steps out there over the next few years and shows as well as she apparently did today. It isn’t near as insurmountable as polls might suggest it to be. They’ve created the notion that Palin is a bubblehead. She can clear that bar for sure, because she is far from that. It really all comes down to the extent she clears that low bar, and how quickly Obama’s policies prove to be the disaster they are to the public.
stldave on November 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM
According to the Washington Post “multiple former McCain [campaign] officials” are disputing, and indeed trashing, Sarah Palin’s account of the campaign, as presented in her new book, Going Rogue, which is already a best-seller. As John has noted, nearly all of these officials have chosen to remain anonymous.
But according to USA Today, one high-level campaign official has gone on the record to call Palin’s book “a good account.” That official is Senator John McCain.
http://powerlineblog.com/
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM
As far as Dean went, he’s a total jerk and a hole, first of all. The guy can’t buy a likeable personality.
I don’t think a Dean/Palin comparison is very good.
The media did a hack job on her cause they got lucky with 1 little shrewdly edited take with Couric.
You could make the argument that Palin had a bad day.
Was Couric an anomaly or not? If not, she’s got a good chance.
Funny thing is, I’ve never really gotten the impression she was stupid. The Couric thing just distorted everything, much to CBS’s delight.
But if that’s a bs view, it can’t last. She’ll beat it.
I’ve seen people say they are changing their minds about her already.
When I saw Obama talk to O Reilly about foreign policy last year, I seriously was alarmed by what he said and how clueless he was.
I’ve never felt that watching her.
I don’t think people realize how PISSED OFF this country is.
It’s a big mistake to not take her seriously.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 9:51 PM
stldave on November 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM
agreed and the fact that she has been fact checked, all her skeletons are out and all the negatives are out is another big plus. Mitt, huck, T-paw all still must go thru the meat grinding of Obama opposition research huh i mean the media. Palin can now say that is “old news” even in another couple months as she shows she is fighting the good fight can say her resigning from the governorship is “old news”
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Smart fellow. He’s up for reelection.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:53 PM
They are already in repeat mode. You’re right. There’s just nothing to uncover, really.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 9:51 PM
my comment was not so much on quailifications and/or personilities. I agree with you on those. I was talking more on the actions and reactions to crowds or group human behavior. the reason there are bubbles and busts in the stock market, the reason for landslides in politics etc can all vbe traced to group behavior. Once enough of the group thinks a certain way most of the rest of the group joins that view to fit in. At the moment the groupthink is she is can not win therefore most people don’t think she is quailified. If she can show that she can win than those same people will make up their own coginitive reasons to why she is quailified. Wether she is or isn’t really isn’t has important as the belief that she is. From studying her record I think she is reagradless of the groupthink. The quailifications only matter to get that first push into the stampede. Afte that quailifiactions personility etc take a back seat to the group behavior. Reagan one once enough people felt safe to vote their beliefs…etc
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Hmmmmmmmmmm.
the_nile on November 16, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Looks like they cant win against her.
the_nile on November 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM
She did a fine job. Women are going to continue to love her.
drjohn on November 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I’m glad to see John subtly sock it to Schmidt. Man, that guy is someone you don’t want on any national campaign.
AnninCA on November 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
It just happened in 1992… And Bush 41 is a SUPER GENIUS compared to the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue… SUPER SUPER GENIUS…
Khun Joe on November 16, 2009 at 9:42 PM
bush lost for one reason and one reason only his “read my lips pledge” once bush lost the trust of the voters they stopped listening to him. they no longer help him in respect and could have cared less. It is ironic that his son started to lose support in the sameway with the WMD theme. his failure to find those WMD caused a break in trust. Trust is very important in leaders. I personally think that is the reason that Obama is losing support at a record pace. He ran as a bluedog dem in the battlegrounds and an ultra liberal in the deep blue states. Those in the battle ground trusted him to govern has a bluedog instead he is showing his liberal side.
TRUST do what you say you are going to do.
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I thought Sarah did good, not great. Really looking forward to a discussion of issues on Rush tomorrow.
huckleberryfriend on November 16, 2009 at 10:04 PM
If enough people see her this week, (millions), and she’s good –no “uh’s”– people will see her as electable.
It’s not like a lot of people trust the MSM anymore anyway.
Most people could figure out the MSM desperately wanted Obama to win, and hated her.
If they see a good well prepared Sarah Palin they’ll put 2 and 2 together and know the media bs’d them.
The libs in the media constantly put forward this whole “SHE’S STOOOOOOPID!!” thing. Ya, it’s inevitably going to fall apart once people see/hear her more.
Allah has been drilling that home too; the whole stupid idea. I swear he watches and believes everything msnbc says about her.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 10:06 PM
One step forward Excellent. A very sensible and fair minded comment.
oops, two steps back. Obama is a disaster. The public will be irretrievably sick of his combination of narcissism and gross incompetence long before 2012.
Basilsbest on November 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Sarah looked and sounded GREAT! Oprah on the other hand sounded spiteful. You could tell she just wanted Michelle next to her to make fun of the pretty, skinny white girl.
Frances on November 16, 2009 at 10:10 PM
When Oprah asked Sarah about Cutie Couric’s questions about “whayya read?” it seemed that Oprah had bought into the media hype that it was a real gotcha moment against Palin.
That’s always driven me nuts. The sarcasm in Palin’s answer was always more than evident.
Sarah should have just pointed out that she has a staff and they clip relevant articles from any worthwhile publication. Just as any Governor would do.
Palin did a great job, she’s The Natural.
And anytime she wants me vote, she’s got it.
Wink.
PC14 on November 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Damn straight. It kills me to see people that talk about “it may be too soon” like we have the damn luxury to bide our time and let Obama flush this country completely down the toilet. Still thinking we are playing some kind of collegial chess game of politics.
The country is already circling the bowl, get off your lazy complacent ass and wake up to reality and you’d better act like you are fighting for your very life because if Obama gets a second term America as we know it IS OVER
Sugarbuzz on November 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I will never forget the icy cold death glare Michelle gave Hillary at the DNC. I’ve never seen anything THAT cold.
I can only imagine the hate that would be on Michelle’s face across from Palin. Chills.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I think she’s refreshing. She’s a natural in front of the camera or on stage and I truly think its just the way she is. FWIW She’d be a much better VP than Biden could ever hope for. Everyone needs to remember she ran for VP not President and she has much more experience than the One. Oh, and does it show.
roux on November 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM
heh…. just saw scozzafava on Anderson Cooper going after Palin about purging the moderates, and then Mary Matalin completely ripped scozzafava to shreds on her liberal record. Pretty funny.
BPD on November 16, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Since you brought up voice… I think Sarah could use a voice coach. I am a woman and even I can see how listening to an untrained woman’s voice can be annoying.
I believe Hillary had a voice coach. I’m certain Katie Couric has had one.
Part of people not taking Sarah seriously is her voice. And I don’t mean her accent. It is her pitch.
If I was seeking public office that is one of the first things I would check out. A voice coach.
If Sarah gets that little screech out of her voice in public it would go a long way to getting people to take what she says more seriously.
She was nervous. And rightly so. Obama is in the Whitehouse partly because of Oprah. But she was a bit pitchy.
petunia on November 16, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Stand back, CQ is on the case:
Palin Contradicts Herself
~eye roll~
KittyLowrey on November 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Scozzafava didn’t fool Palin.
Basilsbest on November 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I always wish Palin would’ve said ‘Just about everything except the New York Times’.
RedbonePro on November 16, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Idiot. Pro-choice women are all for “Baby is a punishment” Obama. Example: You?
So nothing to lose there but everything to gain. Stop your non-sense.
TheAlamos on November 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Bottomline: IT’S A GOOD INTERVIEW, ALLAHPUNDIT. ADMIT IT.
TheAlamos on November 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Astute, but her voice will become less high pitched as she gains more stage presence, which she will. Those who have judged her based solely on how she performed after being thrown into the spotlight and whirlwind of a national election campaign with no preparation are clueless. And I’m thinking primarily of the two Canadians named David: Frum and Brooks.
Basilsbest on November 16, 2009 at 10:32 PM
POINT OF THE MATTER ON EXPERIENCE:
ANY EXPERIENCED POLITICIAN WHO HELPED DESTROYED (OR DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO HELP) THE ECONOMY SHOULD BE UNSEATED.
THANKS THAT PALIN DOESN’T HAVE MUCH EXPERIENCE IN ECONOMY DESTRUCTION AND FISCAL CORRUPTION. SHE’S A BREATH OF FRESH AIR COMPARED TO A VERY EXPERIENCED CORRUPT REPUBLICANS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CORRUPT CHICAGO THUGS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
TheAlamos on November 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
She didn’t come across this way to me.
Obviously I disagree with Oprah’s political views but I’ve always thought she’s basically a decent person.
beachgirlusa on November 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
isn’t there a limit of how many replies/statements/posts that ONE PERSON can have on a thread??? sheesh…
Liberty 5-3000 on November 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
No, I would say AP has Palinophilia, as do most of HA readers. But, yes, liberals do have Palinitis, as does a majority of the country.
Like most, I do not feel she is “presidential material,” but I can’t understand the palpable hatred so many have against her. And, no, I don’t think it is because liberals are frightened that she might beat Obama in 2012. After quiting as governor, I rather doubt she will run for public office again.
guest77 on November 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Not to me, she seemed very relaxed. Who in their right mind would be nervous of Oprah or Barbra Walters or any other lib?
beachgirlusa on November 16, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Stand back, CQ is on the case:
Palin Contradicts Herself
~eye roll~
KittyLowrey on November 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
yeah i noticed that also but was thinking that in once case it was about genrally running for VP. and in the other it was at thte moment of the call. As in she polled the family when the vetting started but when she got the call it was just her and Todd’s decsion.
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Allah has been drilling that home too; the whole stupid idea. I swear he watches and believes everything msnbc says about her.
B Man on November 16, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Agreed on your post. As far as Allah remember that groupthink works more for big city dewllers where they have to do the whole groupthink more often to sustain their tight packed rat like life styles. Groupthink is very important in big cities it aviods all those riots and stuff. Flyover country is different and more independent because there is more space and less people.
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Palin/Prejean 2012!!! Their strategy for dealing with tough, real-world issues would be two-fold: Palin obfuscates with some down-home, folksy jibber-jabber while Prejean dazzles the masses with a fine display of her fancy finger-work. Imagine the campaign appearances….they would finally gets some use out of all that pageant waving they learned.
Palin/Prejean: The Family Values Team.
Good4Onan on November 16, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Project much? You do realize that “Onan” means “masturbation” in several languages?
Norwegian on November 16, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I’m sure that’s why he or she picked the name.
beachgirlusa on November 16, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Yes. I agree 100%.
Bob's Kid on November 16, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Intelligent, sincere, witty, spirited, wholesome, strong, self made, beautiful, charming, honest, down to earth.
Conservative.
Conservative.
God, I love that woman.
Ladies and gentleman- Sarah Palin, the next President of the United States.
justltl on November 16, 2009 at 11:30 PM
AP is trying to head off a GOP disaster in 2012 if the Palinistas here get their way.
Bill Blizzard on November 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Yeah, some voice training wouldn’t be the worst thing for her. A great politician and leader must also be a great orator, so it would not be disingenuous for her.
justltl on November 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Who moved Onan’s rock?
HornetSting on November 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM
AP is trying to head off a GOP disaster in 2012 if the Palinistas here get their way.
Bill Blizzard on November 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Oh you mean like the disaster of 2008 when the moderates got their way?
unseen on November 16, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I tell you, she is going to be the next Ronald Reagan.
Maybe even better.
The left knows it and knows it deep.
I remember the feeling when Carter exited and Reagan came in.
It was like Springtime after a long, drab, miserable winter.
justltl on November 16, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Yes it was.
beachgirlusa on November 16, 2009 at 11:41 PM
that is just what we need! but we’re not out of the woods yet; we have to keep our powder dry an keep the heat turned up to 11.
p.s: mixing and matching metaphors is fun! ;-)
homesickamerican on November 16, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Definitely, beachgirl.
The Carter years were awful.
This era of Obama is proving to be worse.
Well, we haven’t exactly been on a roll with the establishment crowd of Republicans lately.
And I’m not just talking about on a roll with winning elections, but rather helping the country.
The aftermath of the Contract with America was very disappointing, in terms of a missed opportunity to reverse the miserable legacy of the left.
The country is in pretty desperate straits.
We need an unvarnished conservative.
justltl on November 16, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Now making sex tapes for your boyfriend is a family value? Interesting.
Chekote on November 16, 2009 at 11:57 PM
I love Sarah’s voice.
I don’t want her to change a thing!
Really?
Ever heard one of her shrill, shrieking tirades?
It will have you grabbing for the nearest knitting needles to poke out your eardrums.
Her voice, her style of delivery and her plain-spoken views are all pitch perfect.
Again, she shouldn’t change a thing and any attempts to do so now are no better than the stifling the McCain camp did to her.
Let Sarah be Sarah!
One of her biggest assets is her ability to be natural in all things.
Barack Obama gets away with his crappy speaking.
Sarah can speak rings around him and will.
Jenfidel on November 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Prejean is a sweet girl, but she’s a true moron and–let’s face it–kind of a whore when you get past the “sweet, Christian girl” facade.
The last thing Conservatives need right now is a bimbette like Prejean on a “Family Values” ticket!
Jenfidel on November 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM
homesickamerican on November 16, 2009 at 11:50 PM
True that.
These are dark days, but there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
(I see your metaphors and raise you one.)
:)
justltl on November 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM
HornetSting on November 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Hey Sweater Puppy, how are you? Funny, I thought of you just the other day. I was giving a few bucks to a homeless fellow and I noticed that he was eating Manwich right out of the can! A noxious stench was emanating from him and he seemed to be humming some sort of country tune.
Anywho…how’s the dog catcher?
Good4Onan on November 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM
LOL
beachgirlusa on November 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Did you at least give your Dad a dollar for a drink to go with his manwich?
HornetSting on November 17, 2009 at 12:02 AM
I take it you’re not a card-carrying Mensa member.
Good4Onan on November 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM
LMAO
beachgirlusa on November 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM
FYI, you don’t have to capitalize the word dad when used in that manner. It’s such a shame that in these modern times the commoners still can’t get access to a good education.
Good4Onan on November 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Sarah unfiltered is scaring the begeezus out of the progressivists. I hope I don’t sound too mean when I say….good! And really good for America. I want my country back from the slimy grasps of the Chicago Marxists and their Coastie pals. And she is just the person to make it happen! I’m in! Go Cuda!
redwhiteblue on November 17, 2009 at 12:13 AM
If nothing else, Palin’s appearance on Oprah gave David Letterman something to masturbate to before he came out to do his monologue Monday night.
jon1979 on November 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM
You do realize that Bill Clinton was the first democrat since FDR who won re-election, right?
While REPUBLICAN Presidents are a pretty good bet to be re-elected, based on past history, democrats are not.
You see, every now and then, the American people get stupid and think, why not, why not elect a democrat? Then about halfway through the first term, these same people wake and go OMG! WHAT HAVE WE DONE!
The ONLY REASON Bill Clinton won re-electing is he had Dick Morris twisting his arm and dragging him kicking and screaming to the middle after he lost the majority the democrats had held for 40 years! Morris basically told him to smile a lot, and sign everything the Republicans sent his way!
gary4205 on November 17, 2009 at 1:13 AM
You do realize that Bill Clinton was the first democrat since FDR who won re-election, right?
And never got 50% of the vote in either election thanks to Ross Perot.
Perot was quite effective in splitting the Republican vote.
crosspatch on November 17, 2009 at 1:20 AM
John Ziegler:
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/11/16/video-palin-on-oprah/comment-page-3/#comment-2957088
gary4205 on November 17, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Because AnnInCA demands them!
There Goes The Neighborhood on November 17, 2009 at 1:29 AM
This is why talk of Sarah, or anyone else, starting a third
party is silly.
BTW, the RINOs were so pissed when Reagan won the nomination in 1980, they ran their guy, John Anderson as an indie. It’s why Ronnie only got 50.9 percent of the popular vote, even though he had an electoral landslide of biblical proportions.
gary4205 on November 17, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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