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

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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!

Alexandra of CO 11:23PM September 24, 2008

OPEN UP THE DEBATES! THE PEOPLE DESERVE TO HEAR THE VOICES OF OTHER CANDIDATES!
I, too, am voting for Ralph Nader.

Knowledge of TX 2:22PM September 23, 2008

Vote for third party. Chuck BAldwin stands for principle:
http://www.baldwin08.com/
I'm voting for Ralph NAder.

Michelle of ME 12:38AM September 23, 2008

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.
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Nanfuka B 10:52PM September 22, 2008

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)

S. of NJ 9:35PM September 22, 2008

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!

Lynn of 8:16PM September 22, 2008

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

greta of AK 6:32PM September 22, 2008

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.

Mof of OR 5:54PM September 22, 2008

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.

of NY 5:19PM September 22, 2008

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.

Ajit Raj of CA 4:50PM September 22, 2008