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Washington Whispers by Paul Bedard

Walker, Texas Ranger Shoots for Palin, Ron Paul

September 03, 2008 04:36 PM ET | Paul Bedard | Permanent Link | Print

I talked to Chuck Norris today about his new book, Black Belt Patriotism, out next week, and he had some advice for the political and press critics of McCain running mate Sarah Palin: Back off. "Everybody needs to get off that," the star of Walker, Texas Ranger urged. "I just feel so sad for her family." Norris, who you might recall campaigned with Mike Huckabee, called Palin the real McCoy and was especially concerned about how her kids have been handled by critics and some in the media. But, he says, "that will pass" and he urged the press to turn its attention on some of the larger issues facing the nation like the national debt. "This is going to get worse." In his book, which Whispers will have more on in Monday's magazine, he looks at eight key issues and suggests solutions, many based on how he thinks the founding fathers would have addressed them. And while he's campaigned for Republicans, even former President H.W. Bush, he doesn't take a Republican or Democratic approach. In fact, he sounds more like a populist and even writes admiringly of Ron Paul, the GOP candidate who tried to take on Washington and out of control spending in his uphill bid. "Ron Paul had some great ideas," Norris tells me. As for which candidate he's backing in the race, he didn't have much good to say about either, though he clearly likes the reform focus of the McCain-Palin ticket. His biggest complaint: Neither of the candidates appears to speak from the heart. "Right now, I don't see that" in Sen. John McCain or Sen. Barack Obama. He does in Palin, however. "I'm impressed with Sarah Palin," he says. "She speaks from the heart."

Tags: Ron Paul | Mike Huckabee | Chuck Norris | Republican National Convention

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Help Ron Paul defeat socialism and fascism!

The most honest statesman with the greatest of integrity has publicly stated that the presidential elections are a charade! Vote third party!

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palin for governor

i think palin is a very good choice and she and mccain will get my vote.....but i must tell you i think mnsbc and nbc and cnn are terrible stations and i think fox news is the one to watch......i think you are fair and not biased like the others.....keep up the good work Bill.

Sarah's Family Is Off-Limits

I agree with Chuck Norris that the bloggers and media should back off from their attacks on Sarah Palin's family. What they have done so far is despicable and should not be happening in America. Obviously, she is quite a threat to them and their liberal ideas. These hateful, mean-spirited attacks need to stop.

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