Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Opinion

Two Palins for the Price of One—But Is That What Voters Want?

September 22, 2008 03:03 PM ET | Bonnie Erbe | Permanent Link | Print

Reader Comments

The Palins -- only one is up for election

The Clinton team is one thing...both had top notch governing credentials. Alaska may put up with Todd Palin meddling in government, but, be assured, the American public will not.

Todd Palin may be an ok guy, but has NO credentials at all. He may be the Governor's husband, and father to the Palin children, but that does not put him in line as a presumptive "assistant VP of the US." And, God forbid if Palin were to be elected VP, I assume that her salary will pay to cart her husband and 5 kids around the country. She chose to have that many kids; I certainly don't want my tax dollars paying for them. How about Todd Palin get a real job like the rest of us!

Voices

OPEN UP THE DEBATES! THE PEOPLE DESERVE TO HEAR THE VOICES OF OTHER CANDIDATES!

I, too, am voting for Ralph Nader.

Other Choices

Vote for third party. Chuck BAldwin stands for principle:

http://www.baldwin08.com/

I'm voting for Ralph NAder.

Todd Palin

Sometimes it is very obvious that a a husband is helping out his political wife. Especially incases were the wife doesn't seem to be interested in politics, which I clearly see in Mrs.Palin. She sounds very shallow for someone who is a governor of a state. As a person who is interested in politics and has watched many politicians its like Todd Palin is a de facto governor of Alaska. A true politician shouldn't be scared of facing the media.In fact many like talking to the media because it is the best forum for them to advance their ideas.

http://nanfukab.blogpost.com

So exactly who is on the GOP ticket anyway?

Without Palin, McCain has trouble filling seats. Many leave after Palin's non-issue pep talk. Oh, and she's referred to a "Palin-McCain administration" - that must make for fun talk on the Straight Talk Express! Now we start to hear that Sarah and Todd are a twofer. So is this the choice? Palin & Palin (& McCain).

Sounds like the only time we won't hear from Todd is when he's called to testify...then he's suddenly quiet.

-S. (palinpatrol.blogspot.com)

Sarah/Todd/Omama

Im reading these coments...Are you people nuts? (Or just Repuclians?) What's the difference? anyway! If you want war, a depression, vote for McCain, if you want the war to end and have jobs again!!!!! VOTE FOR OBAMA....oh and yes Iam white!

Thanks but No Thanks

1 of them is more than enough. Thanks but No Thanks to both. Send them back to Alaska, a recall will be awaiting her.

Motives

I question the motives behind everything McCain/Palin. I question their integrity,intelligence, ability to separate Church and State, and most of all I question their idea of what Patriotism is and should be. The thought of those two in office really does make me nauseous. The comparitive corruption tied to McCain/Palin vs Obama is a moot discussion. I guarantee you the McCain/Palin ticket has more devils in the drawer than Obama and Biden.

Keating 5

Drug Abuse

Hindering investigations

Email scandal

Questionable economical practices

..to mention a few. We also know all of the lovely tidbits on racism, abuse of power, I could go on. The devil really is in the details of this ticket, funny that the morals that come out of their mouths do not meet their actions. I for one don't trust them and their factual records back up my reasons.

Is he also a book "banner?"

Does he also believe that war is a "task from God?" Does he have any foreign policy experience, or even foreign travel experience? (In other words, is he as parochial as she?) And what about economic policy experience? (Or even basic accounting?) If he had any, why didn't he help out when she built a sports complex in a town of less than ten thousand people that's still "in the red?" And what about the kiddies? No, thanks. I don't think "two for the price of one" is a bargain in their case. She's McCain's "bargain." We've all brought home bargains, impulses buys in fact, that have turned out to be not such a good deal after all.

American loves Sarah!

Anytime New York Times and Washington Post thought that

they digged some dirt on Palin, she is getting more popular.

Look at the yesterday's rally in FL.

Main stream media will be the bigger loser in this election than Obama.

Ask them to spend some quality time to investigate Obama's connection with Ayers and Rev Wright.

Add your thoughts

All comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.
U.S. News Weekly

Subscribe Now

Order the new U.S. News Weekly digital magazine at a special low introductory price!

About Bonnie Erbe

Bonnie Erbe is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report and hosts PBS's weekly news analysis program, To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe. She also writes a weekly syndicated newspaper column for Scripps Howard News Service.

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

U.S. NEWS MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

FAVORITES

People who read this also read ...

Thomas Jefferson St.

Islam's Leaders Need to Speak Out

If Islam is a religion of peace, why don't more clerics publicly condemn violence?

Alan Simpson on Guns and Jail for Kids

A bit of context for the Supreme Court hearings.

Congressional Term Limits

The introduced amendment would limit the amount of permanent politicians.

Google's Christmas Gift

Try it for free ... right up until you can’t give it up.

Recess Politics and Healthcare

Pelosi needed her votes before Veterans' Day break.

No More in Afghanistan

Don't stress the Army any more.

Clinton on Bush and the Berlin Wall

Clinton praises the first Bush for two pivotal decisions to keep peace in Berlin.

Men Have Same Workload As Women At Home

Assuming this will give women a fairer shot in the workplace.

Cartoon Gallery

Editorial Cartoon

Political Cartoons

Check out our most recent cartoons.

Public Opinion

How Can We Best Honor Our Veterans?

How will you remember our nation's veterans?

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.