Posted on 12/16/2009 4:38:39 PM PST by Al B.
Declaring that she “was honored and proud to run with him,” former Alaska governor Sarah Palin pushed back hard Wednesday against a report that she had disrespected Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) by blacking out his name on a sun visor she wore on vacation.
The website TMZ accused Palin of “a frontal attack on Sen. John McCain” during a Hawaii vacation this week: “Sarah chose to wear a visor from her campaign -- a visor that was emblazoned with the former presidential candidate's name ... that is, until Palin redacted McCain's name with a black marker.”
But Palin said in a statement to POLITICO that she was just trying to “be incognito” -- to go unrecognized and shield her children and husband, Todd, from paparazzi.
The hotel where she was staying had to chase away five photographers, a friend said.
Palin said in the statement to POLITICO: “I am so sorry if people took this silly incident the wrong way. I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago. So much for trying to be incognito."
The Palins were taking a break from a three-and-a-half-week book tour for her million-copy-selling memoir, “Going Rogue: An American Life.” Palin has signed more than 59,000 books -- an average of 1,750 per stop -- and has traveled more than 19,000 miles by plane and bus. She has spent 115 hours -- or 4.8 days -- signing books in 33 cities in 25 states. Her stops have included five military bases.
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The dude suffers from and excess of 'across the aisle', self-aggrandizement, not unlike our current president who also thinks he can reach across oceans and 'heal' differences. Both are wrong and both are dangerous for the same reason.
Sarah doesn't seem to possess this personal pathology. I don't think she gives a crap what the Left cares about. This is a refreshing departure from the RINOs who often betray their own instincts (if they ever had any) to "move this country forward" (barf).
I'll stick with Sarah until she exhibits this trait- where she sees herself as a 'uniter', not a 'divider'. Endorsing McCain doesn't reach that level, though it doesn't breed confidence, either. The next f**k that puts 'compassion' in the same sentence with 'conservatism' gets hit in the mouth.
Victoria, I criticize Obama, but I can tell you I don’t jump in on every thread. We all know what a blithering idiot he is, and nobody here is defending him.
We wish for Sarah to be the best she can be, so yes we do raise the issue when we think she has made a mistake.
Do I want to see her make a comment like this in the last few months before the election? Heck no! That’s why I address it now.
The Tea Party is the best thing Conservatives have going right now. Do the Tea Party folks think McCain is our future? Heck no, they don’t. Do you want to stand by while Sarah telegraphs that she thinks McCain is 100% supportable?
No..., you don’t. That’s all I’m sayin’. We don’t do her any favors if we allow her to make a mistake and then she hears nothing but silence, or an atta girl.
She has a good heart, but she absolutely must grow before she can be elected president.
So what, if she has to bounce one off McCain's head to get to the basket, he'll understand.
Onyx. Got the FreepMail and I appreciated it. Thank you.
I sympathize with folks who desire Palin to be president. I know there’s an inclination to try to see things in the best light, and that’s admirable to me because I too want to see her become a great president.
That being said, we can’t just wish thing to be “okay”. They have to be okay on their own.
She made a mistake here IMO. I’ve addressed it far more than I wanted to, because people were so quick to defend her. Hey, I want to defend her too, but there are things you can’t defend. And if I can’t defend it, it’s not simply because I disagree, it’s also because I happen to think it can come back to hurt her.
Why would I want to gloss over that, so it could be repeated. I don’t ever want this to be repeated.
How about something neutral like, he has been a dedicated Senator for many years. We fought the good battle as a team last year. People should give John consideration for re-election next year. He deserves that.
Sounds great, but it hits just the right note. It’s not an endorsement. It just says, think about it. Consider him. He deserves consideration. (And of course, whatever you do, don’t vote for this xxx. LOL)
Now you could say I’ve had a chance to frame this answer just right after careful study.
Sarah is positioning herself to run for the presidency, and this question was sure to be at the top of any reporters list. She has had a year to develop the response she gave today. I developed this response in a couple of minutes.
Thanks for the give and take on this one. I appreciate it.
McCain should retire, and then, spend ALL of Megan McCain’s money on his book! Even better.
Drink some of her booze too.
personally I wouldn’t have responded....she’ll learn that as she goes...
THey’re just upset they didn’t get a swimsuit picture.....Remember BO’s was topless.....;~)
“Post 159. Her direct words about illegals.”
I heard it when it was broadcast. She danced all around it, and so far, that is all she has done. Dance!
“You are a Conservative Republican
you are not an anti war frned of the Code Pinko crowd.
That is what makes you a target.”
Who is attacking Sarah Barracuda? No more drama!
You people have the emotional maturity of teenagers.
“It’s going to be up to us voters in AZ..not Sarah Palin. We’ll take care of it.”
Hildy, I respectfully disagree. Palin is very popular. If she touts McCain to a serious degree, Hayworth would lose. And if Hayworth becomes convinced that she will, he won’t run at all. He would be wasting his time.
“San Diego – Tijuana border I live 20 miles north of the largest and busiest border crossing in the world. Another reason I want Palin for President. She gets it. “
If she GETS it, why doesn’t she state it, instead of dancing all around it?
JOhn Bolton - Sec of State (now that would explode some commie/muzzie heads here and internationally!)
Great! Now Palin gets advice from the 'swinger'.
And if she were President she'd be referred to as 'madam' not fecking "madame". Though you'll learn that as you go...
Good idea--“be incognito” by walking around with a campaign visor with a big black mark over the McCain part. (Presumably, leaving the "Palin" part intact)
“Here is the bottom line.
Palin supports McCain over StormFronter Simcox (this is supposed to be bad)”
Knock it off with Simcox. NOBODY here supports that flake! Many, if not most of us are hoping for JD Hayworth. Quit throwing up fake candidates to make your points!
Hate to say I told y'all so, but I told y'all (all y'all) so. No matter what the sycophants here may say, she is a "moderate" in the same vein as McAin't and the Bushes...
“Excuse me, I will support whomever supports the Constitution. Chances are it will not be the Democrat, but the days of blind voting are over..and you’re talking to someone who is very involved in Arizona Republican politics now. I am not alone.”
Amen!
After reading Sarah’s book, I knew there was no way she would ever endorse anyone but McCain. Although I am no McCain fan and would love to see him replaced, it would be small of Palin to turn on him.
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