2012: McCain snubs Palin in favor of Pawlenty

The header people use on this non-story tells us whether the author voted Obama or McCain. You clearly voted for Obama.

i disagree with your assumption.

The usage of the description “non-story” tells us whether the commenter voted Obama or McCain. You, Fred, clearly voted for McCain.

Mr. Birkey,
Only an idiot would expect McCain to
officially endorse Palin this early.

The word “snub” clearly demonstrates that
you are about as unbiased as those
witches on The View. The title does
indicate you probably voted for Obama.

Whatever happened to reporters at least
pretending to be objective?

The headline of this story is misleading. John McCain is refusing to endorse any one right now. And why should he? The 2012 campaign hasn’t even started yet…..thank goodness. I’m still recovering from the 2008 election.

There is a lot of speculation, but we don’t know FOR SURE who the GOP contenders in 2012 will be. I hope Sarah Palin is one of them, but lets be patient and see how this develops.

Perhaps this guy voted for Obama? Is he also biased?

“I guess the Republican Party isn’t very interested in winning elections, at least if we go along John McCains way of thinking. Here he comes again, rallying for the Democrat-lite candidates, people that are the mirror image of himself. Kooks on the environmental bandwagon, the big giveaway and bailout bandwagon, in other words, all the wrong people.”

Palin was running for vice president, right beside McCain and when he had a chance to praise her for the spot, he balked and changed the subject to others. That is what is called a “snub.” And from a casual read of both sides of the blogosphere, that’s the general consensus of how the interview went.

And that’s all I am passing along.

Thank you for the clarification Mr. Birkey.

I can’t believe how McCain and his staffers have thrown Sarah Palin under the bus! She was the only reason the popular race wasn’t as big of a landslide as the electoral! This is disgraceful! Maybe politicos don’t believe in her, but the American people do! And that is just what we need, someone who makes Washington scared! Come on Sarah lets shake things up!! Every day I look at my Sarah Palin calendar and I am inspired to fight! She will make it to the White House! (the calendar by the way, is on amazon, and is GORGEOUS!! it also makes a great gift!!) SARAH PALIN 2012!!

Katie,

Well said. I’ve already purchased
my Palin 2012 button. I have a pic
of it on my website:

http://www.hootervillegazette.com

actually guys, palin may have “invigorated” the base, but the republican base is smaller by population per capita than the democratic party, thus the REAL problem was the centrist vote which i can ASSURE you she did not help your party to get.

mccain is the poster child for centrism, constantly reaching over to the democratic isle and trying to get the best of both worlds, palin on the other hand is about as far right winged as you can get, and scared away the all important centrist vote thus lost your party the election.

“real America”, the AIP, branding obama as a terrorist, not addressing the racism at her rallies, is what pushed me and other independent voters over the edge

all of this talk about how “well she invigorated the base” has gotten under my skin…you know who else invigorated the base? Jimmy Carter, Gamal Nasser, Vlad Dracula (not the vampire you idiot), HITLER, and other wonderful political figures. invigorating the base doesnt count for a damn you dolts.

besides lets do some good ol fasioned sterotyping, it IS the GOP base’s cup of tea ever since the lilly white movement afterall:

what is the stereotypical democratic (BASE) voice? an educated professor, peace activists AND a great deal of war veterans, scientists, philanthropists (see: bill gates, warren buffet), dirty stinking hippies (i had to be fair right?) who generally dont even vote anyways

what is the stereotypical GOP (BASE) voice? Nascar fans, people who paint obama as a watermelon eating terrorist at rallies, people who call obama a “mooselamb a-rab” at a mccain rally, rednecks in general, RUSH “im a draft dodging coward” LIMBAUGH, i could go on…

i would have voted for mccain if it was the mccain of 2000, but he sold his soul to bible thumping morons

YES I SAID IT, now get over it.

**what is the stereotypical democratic (BASE) voice? an educated professor, peace activists AND a great deal of war veterans, scientists, philanthropists (see: bill gates, warren buffet), dirty stinking hippies (i had to be fair right?) who generally dont even vote anyways

what is the stereotypical GOP (BASE) voice? Nascar fans, people who paint obama as a watermelon eating terrorist at rallies, people who call obama a “mooselamb a-rab” at a mccain rally, rednecks in general, RUSH “im a draft dodging coward” LIMBAUGH, i could go on…**

And you claim to be an Independent voter??? BTW, you won’t convince too many people with insults and name-calling. Doesn’t work.

I’ve been rather disappointed in McCain. Governor Palin worked her tail off to get his his pitiful campaign in high gear.

Governor Palin had record crowds come out and see her. Governor Palin helped raise more money in a shorter time than anyone in the history of the GOP.

Before Governor Palin came on board, many local GOP offices suffered from little or no volunteers to help out, mainly because of McCain. In less than one week after her speech at the RNC, most offices were full up with volunteers!

It’s estimated that Governor Palin was worth 10-15 points. McCain would have gotten slaughtered without the Governor’s untiring efforts. This was backed up by her support of Saxby Chambliss, as well. Going into the vote, the last poll had Chambliss up by 5 points. Governor Palin flew in the day before the election and outdrew all of the previous surrogates, for both candidates, combined. Her presence took a 5 point win, and turned it into a 15 point blowout.

Governor Palin suffered through many lies, attacks and the general BS one is put through nowadays to be a candidate. Her daughter was smeared. Her baby was smeared. Her husband was smeared, and her state was lampooned.

But Governor Palin never let up. She was on 24/7.

McCain has had many opportunities to defend Governor Palin since the end of the campaign, and has passed every time. Of course, he’s back to attacking the GOP, and chasing after Obama’s tail to kiss!

Governor Palin is a class act though. She has never bad mouthed anyone. She’s back at work making big news in Alaska, and running that great state.

Gary makes good points. The only excitement and energy that came out of the McCain campaign during the 2008 election were generated by Sarah Palin. Take her out of the equation, and McCain runs a 1996 Dole/Kemp campaign. In other words….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I believe Obama won the election due to many Republicans staying away from the polls this year. The Wall Street Journal has a good article on this:

http://blogs.wsj.com/politicalperceptions/2008/11/13/2008-voter-turnout-good-but-not-great/

RE:comment by jman
Hitler, stereotypical GOP base insults, Bible thumping morons….what’s the matter, your brain freeze up before you could spout off anything original?? Nope, just the standard liberal talking points.

You would’ve voted for the McCain of 2000?? What a crock!

clearly i touched on a sensative subject, perhaps you neglected the part where i stated they were “stereotypes” so no, not all professors are demcrats (although i dare you to find me a liberal nascar fan) but if the GOP base wants to play the label game, AS THEY DID THIS ELECTION: they are going to lose. get over it

and yes, I’ve registered as an independent since day 1, didnt vote for clinton, but didn’t vote for bush, and now, i didn’t vote for (Palin)

oh and fyi, i did in fact register as a republican in 2000 and tried to cast my lot with mccain, as i didnt want a mouthbreather in the whitehouse, however that dream didnt come true now did it?

ill say it one last time, ill be damned if i ever cast my lot with tree hugging liberals unilaterally, but ill also be damned to vote for a religious idiot. ill vote for the man/women with the HIGHEST IQ and no exceptions. palin is an idiot, obvioualy no one here wants to hear that, but shes a god damned idiot. plain and simple (ask yourself to cite one incitement and intelligent contribution she has made: EVER) p.s. rallying the citizens of real America aka dumbfuckistan does not count

if i had my way id ground up all the men and women with double dig. IQs and use the paste for brick mortar to build a new hospital.

so be happy people like me don’t usually make it to office.

“what’s the matter, your brain freeze up before you could spout off anything original?? Nope, just the standard liberal talking points.”

also said jimmy carter and gamal nassar, whats the matter, read only what you want to read?

“Her husband was smeared” HER HUSBAND: is still a god damned open supporter of the AIP…you know what, I really need to go, lest I punch a kitten.

Third grade student Johnny was sitting in class before the election, his teacher asked how many students would vote for Obama if they could vote. All of the students raised their hands except Johnny. The teacher asked. “Johnny, why didn’t you raise your hand?” Johnny replied, “because I am a republican.” The teacher asked, “well what makes you a republican?” Johnny replied, “well my mom is a republican and my dad is a republican. so I guess that makes me a republican.” The teacher was rather irritated by his response. She then asked, “If your mom is a moron and your dad is an idiot what would that make you?”
Johnny replied with a smile, “a democrat.”