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August 29, 2008

McCain Picks 'Hockey Mom' for VP

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GOP Presidential nominee John McCain has picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for his VP, a self-styled "hockey mom" and little known Alaska governor.

Palin, 44, is a first-term governor, pro-life advocate, former beauty queen -- and hockey player. She's been described as "tough as nails" -- and when she was young, her father reportedly took her moose hunting in the middle of the night.

She is the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.

The pick comes as a surprise, as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty was thought to be the top choice.

Sarah is a mom to five -- Bristol, Willow, Piper, Track and Trig, who was born in April with Down syndrome.


NEXT: I'm Going to Disneyworld!

 

McCain had met Palin twice when he offered her a crucial position in our government? This is sound decision making on his part?

I just became an Obama supporter. John has lost it.


- Lee
Posted 08/29/08 11:53 PM
 

Obama-Biden is the only right choice!!!!!!!!!!!


- pepper
Posted 08/29/08 11:48 PM
 

Obama his going to limit street crime??HA his area of Chicago is a Murder zone right now. The worst the city of Chicago has seen in many years. You want the chicago mob and Daley to run the white house? go for it. You want a guy whose political mentor who just rigged an election for his own son and calls a Clinton supporter so be it. All you people who are for change, do you realize IL and Chicago are the oldest dirtiest most corrupt poltics in the country? Ever hear of vote early vote often. At least educate yourselves before you vote and stop following trends on tv


- greg
Posted 08/29/08 11:42 PM
 

You Obama supporters are so hilarious!! McCain made a decision that Obama didn’t have the ******* to make. Sexist…you **** bet ya!! How about all you racsists and misogynists out there? You had better all look in the mirror before you start calling other people names.


- OHYEAH
Posted 08/29/08 09:29 PM
 

STOP! Who give a damn of McCain’s Stupidity! Nov 4, is where u gonna see us, young people march right up and vote to right person that will change what mather the most and very importantly our street crimes, help lower child birth, make college affordable, and help us be FREE.This is OUR country! Not the elders and just the older women. Ya’ll forgot about us and dont think it doesn’t mather, but it does! I want things to change. We need things to change. And I know Obama can do that!


Obama, I thank u for coming to Gibbs High School, my former school of class ‘06, in St. Petersburg, Florida to talk about REAL issues. No candidate ever came here before. This was something big and special for our community. Now for everybody who clams that palin is real, she’s not!



- Alexis (20yrs)
Posted 08/29/08 08:48 PM
 

STOP! Who give a damn of McCain’s Stupidity! Nov 4, is where u gonna see us, young people march right up and vote to right person that will change our street crimes help lower child birth, make college affordable, and help us be FREE. I want things to change. We need things to change. Obama, I thank u for coming to Gibbs High School, my former school of class ‘06, in St. Petersburg, Florida to talk about REAL issues. No candidate ever came here before. This was something big and special for our community. Now for everybody who clams she real, she’s not!


- Alexis (20yrs)
Posted 08/29/08 08:40 PM
 

McCain still does not get it. No one can compare to Hillary. And if Hillary could not be the nomonnee than we need the quality of Obama to lead us, take responsibility to correct 8 years of horrible goverment lies, corruption, loss of respect in the world and graft paid to the wealthy. McCain has no plans to do anything different than was done all along. Offering a piece of candy while the nation starves just does not make up for failed policies that he will continue. I feel sorry for her being used as a bandaid.


- Belinda Schlack
Posted 08/29/08 08:14 PM
 

Talk about desparate times, MC has a sense of humor or “doesn’t get it”. Think of this VP becoming President, God help us……


- Ely
Posted 08/29/08 07:58 PM
 

To all Obama supporters: I’d like to think this Palin choice will wreck McCain. However, sadly, many Americans are stupid and could fall for this ridiculous choice. Therefore, we must do everything we can to make sure Obama wins this election! Get involved with campaigning Put up signs! Donate money! Talk to people and spread awareness! Encourage those around you to vote! We must do everything we can to make sure Obama wins, our future depends on it!


- Nick
Posted 08/29/08 07:43 PM
 

I am insulted as a female. I feel like he is using a women to get women votes. Insulted and have changed my vote from McCain.


- Heather
Posted 08/29/08 07:34 PM
 

Before deciding how McCain’s decision for his VP affects who you support… educate yourself. If you are jumping to support McCain now that he has picked a woman VP, you should be ashamed for being so sexist and shallow. Educate yourself about Palin and if you are smart, you’ll see why all of us Obama fans are laughing


- Sarah
Posted 08/29/08 07:31 PM
 

What an insult to women. To think that just any female running mate will get women to vote for him shows his lack of understanding and compassion for women. As a Republican, he had my vote until today. Imagine, if he had to leave office and we had to have her running the country - talk about lack of experience! Good Luck John, you are going to need it.


- Charlene
Posted 08/29/08 07:30 PM
 

Yes! A woman with guts who speaks her mind and had the courage to fight against corruption. She’s also a Pro Life Feminist. I wouldn’t have voted for McCain if he’d picked a pro abortion VEEP. The more I learn about Palin the more I like her. McCain & Palin in 2008!!!


- Carla
Posted 08/29/08 07:28 PM
 

McCain WOW!! He has surprised the United States with his VP choice as he did his wife at one time. His surprises are women, that may have not been a good choice for him w/ knowledge of his history with dishonesty. If you would lie to the wife, would you lie to the country why you have picked HER? Not looking or smelling good at all…….


- Vernette York
Posted 08/29/08 07:25 PM
 

Mcain is to old to run or become presadent as for his pick for vp that shows how his judgement is not in the best interest of the country. who need a vp that has no experence in anything but haveing babies and hunting and fishing. she has lead a closed life and is not aware of what the county needs let alone afairs about other counties or the war. we are in trouble if they win.america get smart 8 years is enough for loosing homes and banks taking our money.


- oscar meyer
Posted 08/29/08 07:23 PM
 

High school classmates have already confirmed and the rumors over the airwaves are swirling!!

How effective a leader and role model will Sarah Palin be if, as a mother, she cannot control or influence her own daughter. Her SINGLE, 17 year old daughter is pregnant! It COMPLETELY sends the wrong message to the young people of this country. As Palin is Pro-life…this might be VERY interesting! Not someone that I would want representing my country as the “next in line” to Commander in Chief! Her judgment (on many, many things)leaves a lot to be desired This ought to rattle the teeth of those ultra conservatives. Hell no to McCain…bad judgment all around.


- Anonymous
Posted 08/29/08 07:14 PM
 

Barack Obama must be giving John McCain fits!!!! This is the craziest thing I have ever seen. Of ALL the women to pick, why her??? Sounds like he’s not making rational decisions and he’s just REACTING!!! I’m not going to vote for him just because he picked some woman who is TRULY UNQUALIFIED to be Vice President. Hillary Clinton paid her DUES!!! I have watched Hillary for years. Its an INSULT to ALL WOMEN for John McCain to think we would just vote for him because he picked a former BEAUTY QUEEN to be VP. Talk about BAD JUDGEMENT!!


- Tina
Posted 08/29/08 07:08 PM
 

This woman has a 4 month old child with Downs Syndrom, and she is on the “campaign trail” - WHAT KIND OF A WOMAN IS SHE - CERTAINLY NOT A GOOD MOTHER!!!!!
Regardless of this poor showing as a mother, what kind of a president is she qualified to be if something happens to McCain - she has no presidential qualifications.


- Kathy
Posted 08/29/08 07:08 PM
 

Oh great when McCain dies in office she will be our President????!!! That is VERY scarey!


- John Macon
Posted 08/29/08 07:07 PM
 

I Prefer gunning down the grey wolf and sodomizing the carcass!!! OBAMA 08!!!!


- Dorf
Posted 08/29/08 07:06 PM

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