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John McCain Disses Sarah Palin on 'The Tonight Show' (04/14/09) - so why Sarah?
politicsdaily ^ | 01/22/10 | politicsdaily

Posted on 01/22/2010 10:09:39 AM PST by American Dream 246

This is a strange one. John McCain goes on Jay Leno's program last night, and, without any real prompting, takes a shot at his former running mate. Watch:

Really, what gives? Would it have hurt McCain to have included Sarah Palin's name in the list of non-Rush-Limbaugh-GOP talent? The category was Republican governors, too. So there can be no mistaking who he chose to omit. "I've left out someone's name, and I'm going to hear about it..." Gee, ya think?

The whole "I don't want the president to fail" thing would have been the headline were it not for the incredibly odd diss on the woman he once touted as knowing "more about energy than probably anyone else in the United States of America." I guess the Arizona Senator has changed his mind.


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1 posted on 01/22/2010 10:09:40 AM PST by American Dream 246
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To: American Dream 246

Good..he’s just given her an excuse to back out of campaigning for him before the primary. Screw him.


2 posted on 01/22/2010 10:11:34 AM PST by Hildy (This Christmas, the Democrats have given America the one gift that keeps on taking.)
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To: American Dream 246

Why doesn’t he just do us all a big favor and “go over to the other side”!!


3 posted on 01/22/2010 10:14:00 AM PST by acoulterfan
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To: American Dream 246
John McCain has a wry sense of humor. He'll say things in a joking, sarcastic way.

So I don't believe this at all.

4 posted on 01/22/2010 10:15:06 AM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: American Dream 246
I finder it harder to believe all the time that this guy didn't survive the Hanoi Hilton by playing ball rather than hanging tough.

Maybe he's just gotten soft with age.

Either way, he's next to useless to the nation now.

5 posted on 01/22/2010 10:16:10 AM PST by TheClintons-STILLAnti-American (ND LE)
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To: American Dream 246

Sarah should have stayed out of this race. The best thing she could have done(Damn I wish I was advising her because whoever is advising her now are idiots) is issue a statement and say this..

“As you all know, John McCain is up for re-election in Arizona for Senator, he will be going against JD Hayworth(Lets pretend he’s running). Many have been waiting for me to issue a statement saying who I will endorse but after a lot of consideration, I have chosen to endorse neither candidate because I have great respect for both of them and I am torn between both candidates. I have explained the situation to Mr. McCain and he understands fully. It is up to the great people of Arizona to decide who they want to be their Senator and represent them. Do research on both candidates and see which one represents you and your ideals. The best of luck to both candidates. May the best man win” See, was THAT so hard. That way, both sides are happy, and everyone would understand why she did that. That is why I should be her advisor


6 posted on 01/22/2010 10:16:30 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: American Dream 246

What a jerk.

Why is Palin campaigning for this guy again?


7 posted on 01/22/2010 10:17:52 AM PST by KansasGirl
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To: Hildy
Juan McCain ranks right up there with Arlen Magic Bullet Specter in his disrespect to women.
8 posted on 01/22/2010 10:18:17 AM PST by Sefton (Marxism, Leninism, Stalinism, Trotskism, Maoism, Obamaism)
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To: Hildy

Personally, I think he has been of late showing signs of senility. It happens to many when they get older.


9 posted on 01/22/2010 10:18:31 AM PST by K-oneTexas (I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I saw it. He named all RINO’s. I do not think that is a joke. If it is, it is STILL politically damaging so, he’s either a democratic mascot or stupid.

In either case, Sarah’s recent endorsement, continues to prove she isn’t smart enough to know who her friends and enemies are.


10 posted on 01/22/2010 10:19:22 AM PST by Waywardson (Carry on! Nothing equals the splendor!)
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To: American Dream 246

i think sarah is in a bad spot- she would get hammered in the media if she didnt campaine for him— she really stuck up for him in her RNC speech.


11 posted on 01/22/2010 10:19:22 AM PST by chicken head
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To: American Dream 246
Anyone watching Leno knew McCain was referring to Palin. She has more of an impact of the GOP than anyone McCain did name.

Personally, I think it's a mistake for Palin to campaign to McCain in AZ, but she's being gracious for having been catapulted to the national stage. She's allowed to show her gratitude, I suppose, but if she ever gives him this kind of support in the future then I've got to wonder about her....

12 posted on 01/22/2010 10:19:49 AM PST by freebilly (No wonder the left has a boner for Obama. There's CIALIS in soCIALISt....)
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To: American Dream 246

How dumb is that?

He is not showing the character America likes.


13 posted on 01/22/2010 10:22:45 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: American Dream 246

he’s a jerk...


14 posted on 01/22/2010 10:24:54 AM PST by latina4dubya ( self-proclaimed tequila snob)
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To: Hildy
Good..he’s just given her an excuse to back out of campaigning for him before the primary.

He has provided Governor Palin a chance to prove her doubters wrong , only an idiot would still campaign for McCain .

15 posted on 01/22/2010 10:25:39 AM PST by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it , freedom has a flavor the protected will never know F Trp 8th Cav)
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To: freebilly

He did not pluck her out of subarctic obscurity as a favor to her. He did it only because he thought it would benefit himself. She owes him nothing. Her rise is a result of who she is. The is nothing gracious or classy about supporting the evil that is McCain. There is nothing gracious or classy about contributing to the destruction of our republic, our future, our way of life.


16 posted on 01/22/2010 10:25:40 AM PST by all the best
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To: American Dream 246

Keep your fire on McCain. Let Sarah be. No need to put the focus on her.


17 posted on 01/22/2010 10:26:08 AM PST by LibFreeUSA
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To: chicken head

Exactly - she’s damned if she does, damned if she don’t. I suspect she’s holding her nose to get this obligation over with.


18 posted on 01/22/2010 10:31:50 AM PST by GnuHere
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To: all the best

“He did not pluck her out of subarctic obscurity as a favor to her. He did it only because he thought it would benefit himself. She owes him nothing. Her rise is a result of who she is. The is nothing gracious or classy about supporting the evil that is McCain. There is nothing gracious or classy about contributing to the destruction of our republic, our future, our way of life”

Well said. She got where she is by her own work. McCain owes her, not the other way around.


19 posted on 01/22/2010 10:31:56 AM PST by AuntB (If Al Qaeda grew drugs & burned our forests instead of armed Mexican Cartels would anyone notice?)
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To: American Dream 246

Considering the pathetic campaign he ran, which helped us get stuck with an incompetent ideologue for the next 3 years, I’m surprised McCain even shows his face in public.


20 posted on 01/22/2010 10:33:56 AM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican ("During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." --Orwell)
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