Posted on 09/30/2008 6:25:50 PM PDT by pissant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Has Sarah Palin become a liability for John McCain? Since joining his ticket, the overnight political celebrity has seen the shine come off her poll standings and doubts surface among some conservatives once excited about her candidacy.
The Alaska governor still draws huge crowds and energizes McCain's drive for the White House. Yet a whirlwind month after he made her his running mate, Palin is starting to seem very, very vulnerable.
A stumbling interview with CBS's Katie Couric last week in which Palin equated her state's proximity to Russia with foreign policy experience may have been her defining moment so far. Now, attention is shifting to her debate Thursday with Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden.
So far, Palin's been a huge hit with conservative and Republican voters, and McCain's frequent campaign-trail companion; but also a candidate largely sheltered from reporters whose few interviews have prompted some Republicans to react defensively and at times with frustration.
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"She answers questions like a beauty queen," said Obama backer Dawna Attig, 45, of Barre, Vt. "She's an insult to hard-working, intelligent women."
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Former GOP congressman Joe Scarborough, now a host on MSNBC television, said Palin "just seems to be out of her league" on national issues. Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative National Review magazine, called her performance "dreadful" and warned that without improvement, "she risks damaging her political brand forevermore." And conservative columnist Kathleen Parker said Palin should drop out to save "McCain, her party and the country she loves."
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‘insult to hard working women’
Yeah, right. A lot of women Palin’s age are Governors in the USA. PDS strikes again!
I am so sick of this garbage and I am literally salivating at the thought of Vice President Palin telling the LSM to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine!
I’m glad that the MSM is setting up a let down. Palin will do really well against that dumb-and-even-dumber Biden.
Let’s remember , she took on everybody.
“She’s an insult to hard-working, intelligent women.”
Obama is an insult to hard working intelligent black men. Is that racist?
Rich Lowry is a cry baby Romneybot and I guess they still have dirt on Joe.
Yep, the left and the MSM would be thrilled to see her go. Those on the right calling for her ouster must be nuts. Even if she were as bad as they say, dumping a VP nominee at this late date would make a gift of the election to Obama.
Dawna ?
And Ann Coulter told us that John Roberts would be a bad jurror on the Supreme Court.
They would have had a lower grade, but there are no more letters in the alphabet. Probably a station that was a Kwame "enabler"
Obama answers questions like he has been the beneficiary of affirmative action. Oh yeah, he has.
and meanwhile the rumours are running rampant that brainless joe biden is going to be replaced....but the lame stream media won’t open up that can of worms...
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"She answers questions like a beauty queen," said Obama backer Dawna Attig, 45, of Barre, Vt. "She's an insult to hard-working, intelligent women."
Interesting that the article is titled More Conservatives Calling for Palin's Ouster and then it first cites an Obama supporter, then an MSNBC talking head, then an off-the-reservation columnist. PDS, pure and simple.
How can Sarah stay in the race when influential heavyweights like Dawna Attig are against her? /s
Exactly.
Anybody care to guess what the polls would look like if McCain picked Lieberman instead of Palin?
Complete nonsense. Conservatives are excited about Sarah and looking forward to her debate this Thursday against the Human Gaffe Machine!
I literally hate these people! I am a conservative and I still think she is great.
If McCain wins, does that mean the Conseravative suckups will recant their “Sarah must go” mantra?
If there was ever a case for “post-election” payback, these conservative writers need to get some.
She’s the reason we’re going to win in a landslide, they NEED to destroy her. Great, relevant video at the link.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2094322/posts
Yeah, she’s so dumb she figured out all by herself how to get elected governor! (There is no Palin dynasty in Alaska with which to benefit from rich and powerful relatives.)
“Stand up Chuck, stand up, oh God what am I saying?” -Biden
Somebody has been spending too much time on the bong.
God created Sarah for times such as these. I know it. I feel it. She is no Dan Quayle. There is something special happening here. I believe it.
I believe in Sarah.
Hey Lowry
Palin Derangement Syndrome is doing more to ruin YOUR used-to-be-brilliant brand more than she is ruining her own. Clean your own house and let Sarah clean Biden’s clock Thursday, kay?
“She’s an insult to hard-working, intelligent women.”
So, in their mind, being a conservative means that you’re dumb? Do they really think that you have to be liberal to be intelligent? Wait.....yes they do!
I hope the few conservatives (if any) that actually are complaining about Palin will stop their nonsense and unify under the McCain-Palin ticket.
We have the threat of a socialist madman being elected POTUS, for crying out loud!!!!! Do they value their squabbling so much that they will let the Obamination become President, allowing him to advance the radical, socialist agenda?
Still not as pathetic as that dumazz obozo standing on the stage during the debate saying "I've got a bracelet too!"
Hmmmm More Conservatives Calling for Palins Ouster? ..did I miss the conservatives cited in the article that called for her ouster? I read it twice. They quoted a few people but the ones that were negative were Democrats and referencing Former GOP congressman Joe Scarborough doesn’t count because he hasn’t been conservative since...well who knows since when.
These must be those “randomly chosen” Code Pink conservatives.
If it wasn’t for Palin, McCain would have been finished weeks ago. Unfortunately, they have misused her, and he’s apparently trying to finish himself off now instead.
I literally hate these people! I am a conservative and I still think she is great.
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It’s not you they’re going after. It’s the passive dummies who want to engage in groupthink. They want it to be “common knowledge” that shes a “dummy”.
Too bad even some Republicans don’t want to miss the “train”.
If McCain were spouting half the nonsense Biden is, the DBM catch all word would be senility.
I’m really confused. I saw these “Republican Insiders calling for Palin ouster” on both Fox and CNN.
From what I can see, it’s McCain that’s dragging down Palin, not visa versa.
Exactly! If you side with those who the evil people hate, you are probably in good company. I thought she would be a great choice months ago. When you look at how the crazies are reacting I am convinced she is a great choice.
or as dumb as “57 states”, “stand up Chuck”, “No coal plants”, etc.
Well, what kind of work does Dawna do? Is Dawna a democrat? She can be ignored. Is she a college prof? Car hop? Factory? Office? Business Owner? Flat backer? What?
FTA: “...insult to hard working women.”
Democrats are an insult to hard-working tapeworms.
0bamaanswers questions? When did this start? All I ever hear him say is uh u uh huh um huh?
Ain't that the truth. We'd be sitting here watching obama 15 points up without her. I wish someone would kick some butt on the Fannie/Freddie mess.
Didn’t Dawna Attig work at Chicago Title & Trust? I wonder how close she is to the Obama machine from Chicago?
One thing that comes through in parts of Gov Palin’s interviews is the disdain she has for the media. I think that attitude contributes to the halfhearted answers she gives to the stupid questions. Should she end up in the WH with McCain there are some individuals if not networks that will have their access severely limited.
Anyone who is surprised at this is too stupid to have an opinion anyone should note. When was the last time a republican VP (nominee) didn't face a sustained, vicious attack from the press?
They dish out attacks in proportion to the effectiveness of the pick.
I believe Sarah has special qualities as well, but it sure seems like the McCain campaign has not let her do her thing. It’s like having a Ferrari but only taking it for a short, slow drive around the block every other Sunday. When are they going to totally unleash her? Maybe after the debate? I sure hope there’s some kind of “strategery” going on here.
Kathleen Parker is a Romneybot as well.
As for Scarborough, cannot even believe they consider him a Republican. You can bet that dirt never went away.
Do I really have to say it?
Now there's a surpise! s/
Obama is an insult to molecules.
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