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Palin Seems to Defend Country Star’s Questioning of Obama’s Patriotism (FOX Stirring the pot)
Fox News ^ | 11-03-08 | Shushannah Walshe

Posted on 11/03/2008 6:13:30 PM PST by Wegotsarah.com

Colorado Springs, CO–Country singer, Hank Williams Jr. is often by Sarah Palin’s side throughout her two months on the campaign trail. He opens up with the National Anthem, but at a rally in an airport hangar here, Williams Jr. veered off script and directly questioned Barack Obama’s patriotism before he sang the National Anthem.

“You know, I’m usually at Monday Night Football tonight, but Colorado, this is a lot more important tonight. Join me now in our National—you know, that song that, uh, Mr. Obama’s not real crazy about, we’re singing it right now.”

Williams then sang, “McCain-Palin Tradition” which blasts the “liberal media” and calls the GOP Vice-Presidential candidate a “good lookin’ dish”—it is his standard song after the National Anthem.

Palin took the stage after his performance and thanked Williams Jr. calling him “a great inspiration” because he uses “the first amendment” which seems to defend Williams comment.

“We want to take a minute here to thank Hank Williams Jr. Over the past couple of months he has traveled with us. He and his most beautiful family stops all along the way this campaign trail. Now this is the last rally that we get to do together and he’s been just a great inspiration. Never one to hide his opinion or be afraid to share it.” Palin said, “Hey he exercises those First Amendment rights. We love him! Yes. So we want to thank Hank and we are going to see him tomorrow night on the other side of victory, my friend.”

When asked if Palin agreed with Williams Jr.’s comment and that is why she praised him Palin spokesperson Tracey Schmitt said, “She has said before that she knows Barack Obama loves his country.”

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: countrymusic; hankjr; palin
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A FACE OF DETERMINATION, A FACE OF CONFIDENCE,- THE FACE OF A WINNER!

WE WIN BECAUSE- WE HAVE SARAH AND THEY DON’T

1 posted on 11/03/2008 6:13:31 PM PST by Wegotsarah.com
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To: Wegotsarah.com

why shouldn’t she question his patriotism? He may love his country but I like to know which country that is?


2 posted on 11/03/2008 6:18:43 PM PST by nitejohnboy (vote for the Caucasian, he's on your side and has proven it.)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

Palin wants to win - she doesn’t have the “tail between the legs Bush has” - I am disappointed in Bush in the way he just lets the Media and Democrats use him as punching bag....


3 posted on 11/03/2008 6:19:33 PM PST by forYourChildrenVote4Bush (Today, July 16th I no longer donate money for Israel)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

We should question the patriotism of the Mansourian candidate.


4 posted on 11/03/2008 6:22:38 PM PST by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Wegotsarah.com
Obama's patriotism needs to be questioned.
5 posted on 11/03/2008 6:22:38 PM PST by clintonh8r ("My friends, we've got them just where we want them." McCain. Or Custer.)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

Hank Wms Jr left a message on our answering machine today on behalf of the Virginia GOP and McCain Palin.


6 posted on 11/03/2008 6:26:21 PM PST by freespirited (Honk to indict the MSM for treason.)
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To: nitejohnboy

O refuses to salute the flag, refuses to fund our military, refused to acknowledge that the surge worked, refuses to honor the right to life for the unborn, denigrates hard working Americans who feel they are already overtaxed. Has no respect for the second amendment either. As for free speech.........not for any who disagree with his view of our wonderful country.

There has never been a word said by that one to give us the idea that he loves his country.


7 posted on 11/03/2008 6:26:56 PM PST by Carley (Vote McCain/Palin.....Change babies can live with.)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

If Bocephus or Charlie Daniels said it, IT’S TRUE. And you can take that to the bank. They are true American patriots.


8 posted on 11/03/2008 6:26:56 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (I'm voting for McCain/Palin so I can look my grandchildren in the eyes when I tell them I'm sorry.)
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To: forYourChildrenVote4Bush

I’d write in Sarah if I thought she’d have a chance. She’s outperformed McCain IMHO.


9 posted on 11/03/2008 6:28:34 PM PST by rightreb (Lib setup?)
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To: forYourChildrenVote4Bush

I’d write in Sarah if I thought she’d have a chance. She’s outperformed McCain IMHO.


10 posted on 11/03/2008 6:29:23 PM PST by rightreb (Lib setup?)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

WOW, Sarah stands up for people who stand up for this counrty, and the liberal scumbags do nothing but criticize her for it. This must be the equivalent of driving a nail through their tiny socialist brains. Keep hammering away at them Sarah.


11 posted on 11/03/2008 6:31:01 PM PST by factoryrat (Better living through American Industrial Might.)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

Maybe someone should email Shushannah the pic of Obama with his hands clasped instead of on his heart.


12 posted on 11/03/2008 6:31:08 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (In VP's, McCain picked the future, Obama chose the past.)
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To: nitejohnboy
He may love his country but I like to know which country that is?

Good one!
13 posted on 11/03/2008 6:33:19 PM PST by no dems (My Electoral Vote Prediction: McCain 275 / Obama 263)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

They have leo deCRAPPEO and has been springsteen.

We have Hank and Charlie Daniels........

I’m OK with that........


14 posted on 11/03/2008 6:33:57 PM PST by Rebel Wolf (Not pounding my guns into plowshares)
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To: Wegotsarah.com
"...Barack Obama loves his country.”

Kenya? Indonesia? Cuba?

15 posted on 11/03/2008 6:36:56 PM PST by Feckless (En Temps)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

We were just there. It was awesome! Hank JR. was great. I leave for Iraq next week; what a note to leave on!


16 posted on 11/03/2008 6:36:56 PM PST by Engineer_Soldier (I will defend our CONSTITUTON against all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC!)
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To: Wegotsarah.com

Barack Hussein Obama the Turd is an America-hating p.o.s.
What’s wrong with saying it loud and clear?


17 posted on 11/03/2008 6:38:17 PM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: Engineer_Soldier

All the best, soldier. _:)


18 posted on 11/03/2008 6:48:44 PM PST by Wegotsarah.com (WE WIN- WE HAVE SARAH, AND THEY DON'T!)
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To: Engineer_Soldier

God speed Troop.


19 posted on 11/03/2008 7:11:06 PM PST by 11Bush
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To: pissant

hell, all of us know Obama loves his country ,it’s just that Sarah Palin loves ours.


20 posted on 11/03/2008 7:25:07 PM PST by advertising guy ( CHARITY BEGINS AT HUT !)
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