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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
LEBANON — While Arizona Sen. John McCain was the headliner on this ticket, it is clear his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, was a major draw today at the rally in Lebanon.
"Why are we here?" said Bill of Milford. "One word: Sarah."
His wife, Lucille, agreed. "She is the first candidate that is the whole package," she said. "She can relate to me as a woman, as a mom and as a person who shares my beliefs and morals."
Nearly 10,000 people showed up to see McCain and Palin speak at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon this morning, Sept. 9, the Secret Service estimated.
People gathering to get a bite to eat after the rally were still charged up after the event.
Sheri Beck, 43, of Mason, a mother of three children, that she "thought the event went very well. I've never felt more passionate about voting. Up until now, it's been about voting because you're part of a party, but now I feel a personal passion about voting."
Julie Fennessey of Lebanon: "It was phenomenal. I shook hands with McCain and got Palin's autograph." She and her party went through security and were hand selected by secret service to be in a small group right near the stage.
Palin was a big draw for her because she represents the working mom.
"Honestly, when the announcement was made, I did struggle some with the fact of her being a mom and balancing it all. But, as I listened to her today, I am leaning more toward the fact that she can handle it. She represents such a large group of women —that makes her so real," Fennessey said.
In a campaign where change is a major buzzword, both Bill and Lucille said the McCain/Palin ticket offers something different than the status quo.
"They are people of their word," Wemsley said. "And, they are real. People are just plain tired of sending representatives to Washington that don't represent them. With McCain/Palin, we finally have people who represent us."
Palin's popularity is not only vocal, but in dollars spent. Campaign buttons with her picture or in support of her are flying off of concession stands around the rally area. "I'm selling my last two, You Go Girl buttons,"said one of the vendors as people crowded her display.
"She brings an excitement to the ticket," said Mike Burleson of Blanchester, who came down to the rally with his wife, Kathy. "I just want to see them in person and hear what they have to say."
Many women in the crowd are saying that they want to be here to witness history. Roxanne Barden of Fairfield came with her mother-in-law, future sister-in-law and some friends.
"I wanted to come show my support for John McCain and Sarah Palin and to help anyway I can to get them elected, Barden said.
Barden cited Palin's efforts in Alaska to help make government work more transparent. "I love the way that she put Alaska's government checkbook online — that is a great thing."
Many women said they didn't necessarily relate to Palin because she is a mother, but the fact that she is a woman who is intelligent and well-spoken.
"Washington insiders are scared because it is so different," Barden said.
A small crowd gathered inside of Whit's Frozen Custard to escape the rain and to grab a quick bite to eat before the main event starts. As people waited in line, there was much discussion on the event, the issues and the ticket, in general.
Frankin High School graduate Brandon Marshall is participating in his first election and decided that it was a good idea to come down and see the candidates first hand.
"I'm a Republican and I want to show my support," he said.
Pat Teeters, originally from Middletown said Palin won her over after the convention. "I said, 'baby, you've got me,'" Teeters said. "She is no-nonsense and that's what I want my candidates to be."
Marcella Churchill, another Middletown resident, said she has supported McCain since the primaries because of his stance on national security. Her son, Keith, is a corporal in the U.S, Marines and left on July 24, for his second tour of duty in Iraq.
"I like that they (McCain/Palin) are not afraid to buck the system and don't always run on party lines. And, Palin is my age and she is a working mother. I think that people make such a big deal out of her being a woman, being a mom, because this is something totally new on this level —we've never seen it before."
Churchill said all of the talk about Palin's family and issues being a distraction is "something every working mother has to deal with every day and that is one of the things that makes her relatable to the people."
Comments
By Susie Sppayde
September 11, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
McCain and Palin only choice for those who call themselves Christians.
By VietVet
September 11, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
One more thing-“I was there”-It is obvious that Palin is a vindictive little snake in the grass, that,on the surface,presents herself as a sweet little small town “librarian” type girl,who just wants what is best for the “family”.She has”family values”don’t you know.In truth,under the facade, she has already demonstrated that she is the Repubs female Dick Cheney,a ruthless little tyrant,who will step on anyone and anything,to get her way. Sad part about all this-the stupid media is buying it.
By VietVet
September 11, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this
Palin probably does well as a mother,a wife and a small town politician,but she’s not ready for prime time.She wants to come across as this religious do-gooder-family woman thing while,at the same time, we hear where she fires people left and right because they “disagree” with her policies.Then,as if it’s something special,it is revealed that she decided to keep her newborn with problems,as if to insinuate that she is something special and that other people haven’t done this before. What crap.
By VietVet
September 11, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this
To”I was there”-and exactly what is Palin’s experience that makes her ready for the VP position?She was a city commissioner, mayor and a governor and she started her political career”in what,1996? Don’t talk to me about an experienced candidate, when you damn Repubs have one on the ticket also. Obama a puppet?How about your little Johnny McCain hugging and kissing up to Bush after being crapped on by Bush?Talk about a stooge for the party!That’s McCain-Bush’s lacky.No,Palin’s not VP material.
By UrKiddingMeRight?
September 10, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
What is it that I’m not getting here people? & 3/4 years of Gop and we’ve been driven right into the toilet. Where have all these people who are supporting McSame/Palin been in a coma for the 7 3/4 years? Do they not know what the price of gas, groceries and everyday living has gone to for the middle class? I mean come on people what are you smoking?
By UrKiddingMeRight?
September 10, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
Sen Barb Boxer-In the 16 years that we have served together in the Senate, I have seen John McCain fight. I have seen him fight against raising the federal minimum wage 14 times. I have seen him fight against making sure that women earn equal pay for equal work. I have seen him fight against a women’s right to choose so consistently that he received a zero percent vote rating from pro-choice organizations. I have seen him fight against helping families gain access to birth control.
By UrKiddingMeRight?
September 10, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
Contempt For Those Who Serve. Last week’s Republican convention sure made every superficial effort to come off as pro-Troop and pro-Veteran. And, of course, the media ate it up, not challenging a single thing. But to those of us who did serve, it was offense after offense after offense. Maybe because it’s because he has a terrible record, but not once in John McCain’s speech did he talk about taking care of those who served their nation in the military.
By UrKiddingMeRight?
September 10, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
McCain voted against the Webb amendment calling for adequate troop rest between deployments.
McCain voted against an amendment that would provide $20 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care facilities.
McCain voted against increasing Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.
McCain voted to table an amendment by Senator Dodd that called for an additional $322,000,000 for safety equipment
By UrKiddingMeRight?
September 10, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
McCain voted against the Webb amendment calling for adequate troop rest between deployments.
McCain voted against an amendment that would provide $20 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care facilities.
McCain voted against increasing Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.
McCain voted to table an amendment by Senator Dodd that called for an additional $322,000,000 for safety equipment
By Hurley
September 10, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
I know that this must be America, because some of the comments I read are not like mine.
I too still believe in The “greatest liberal” of all,time (Jesus Christ), the same one who called Zacheaus the (hated) tax collector down from the tree, and spent the night at his house..in total disregard to what others were thinking and saying.
His example is worth remembering.
have a nice day.
sincerely yours a fellow countryman, who votes.
By your mother
September 10, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
George Bush did a great job keeping us safe from terrorists. Oh, except for that 9/11 thing. Say what you want, still happened on his watch, Which means he’s a failure.
By I was there
September 10, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
Student: “Unfair taxing” as in his tax CUTS which Hussein Obama is trying to eliminate (although he’s now “changing his mind, and will wait until the economy recovers”)?? Our military is voluntary. My father is retired military, and I’m a military brat. I don’t hear the soldiers, Marines, et al complaining. You can bet that if one did, the “news” media would be interviewing them on every channel. We’re winning over there, which is why the media is ignoring it. StopLoss is in every contract
By I was there
September 10, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
Name the last thing that any Democrat has accomplished. Seriously. They get up there, feed you the same lines, make sure the Union folks vote for them, then send the Union jobs overseas. Pelosi promised change “in 48 hours”, and as of today, hasn’t accomplished anything meaningful (except naming libraries and post offices, instead of working on lowering fuel prices/ increasing supply). I won’t change your mind, you won’t change mine. I dwell on facts, you ignore them. Dems weaken the USA.
By I was there
September 10, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
VietVet and BW: Still believing the Democrat lies of the past 30 years. 143 days in the Senate, and voting “present” on over 130 issues do not qualify one for the Presidency. Obama is a puppet if I’ve ever seen one. If he’s stammering, he’s trying to keep his lies straight. He can’t even order a Happy Meal without someone telling him what to say. Palins acceptance speech was done almost entirely from memory, as the teleprompter malfunctioned shortly into her “speech”. Continued…
By I was there
September 10, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Concerned student: No, she doesn’t. Hillary is a socialist, like Hussein Obama. She’s paraphrased Marx’s famous “From each according to their ability, to each according to their need” many times. Socialism doesn’t work. Never has, never will. Your teachers who make you watch “An Inconvenient Truth” are filling your head with garbage. Finish school, work hard, then give half of what you make to the government in order to support lazy people who expect handouts, then check back in with us
By a concerned student
September 10, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Hilary clinton is actually educated on what we, the people of the united states of america want.
By a concerned student
September 10, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
As a student of lebanon high school i have to say i am concerned. Although i find Mccain a better candidate than Obama, i find both of them uneducated of what america really needs. Our former president/present president George Bush has run this country into the ground with unfair taxing and by placing our family/friends in iraq to fight and risk their lives for his safety. I think that Hilary clinton would have been a better candidate because her husband Bill has done all of this before.
By KAF
September 10, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
George Bush was a maverick reformer, a Washington outsider. Dick Cheney was a maverick reformer, a Washington outsider. Jack Abramoff was a maverick reformer, a Washington outsider. If you want four more years of maverick reformers who are Washington outsiders, vote Palin-McCain ‘08!
By Fred E.
September 10, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
When you see the coverage of Obama vs. McCain in Ohio by the DDN you just need to realize that “The Dayton Daily News” is owned and operated by The Cox Broadcasting Corp. owner of The “left leaning”’ Atlanta Constituion and numerous radio stations. It kills the DDN staff to even report that McCain/Palin were in the Dayton area. I think their declining newspaper subscribers is indicative of this bias. Maybe they will go finacially bankrupt and do us all a favior!
By Julie
September 10, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
I think President Bush has done a great job! We have been safe since 9/11, but many don’t recognize this and give President Bush this credit. Freedom isn’t free people and yet so many have forgotten this! My vote is for a man who has experience and that is John McCain. Obama frightens me with his lack of experience. As for Palin’s record, ask yourself if you have a picture perfect life? I don’t think one person can say they do!!!
By Eric
September 10, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Well most of us “cool aid drinking hicks” realize that Iran and Iraq DO share a border…take a seat LKC, i’m guessing you went to school in Dayton? As far as Iraq being another Vietnam, Vietvet. You are correct, we still haven’t learned that politicians can’t fight our wars. Wars cannot be fought with political correctness.
By sam
September 10, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
I am so proud to live in this little corner of Ohio where we strive so diligently to have an impact on the election every four years. EXCEPT, anyone who is proud of what we have put in the white house the last 8 years must be out of their frigging minds. I don’t know about you but my stock portfolio is about played out, and I say we can’t stand another 4 years of republican rule.
By Terry
September 10, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Did anyone notice there were THREE “glowing” headlines for Obama….and 1 simple, fractured sentence for McCain…. “McCain, Palin speak to thousands at Lebanon rally” WOW DDN….you really went out of your way to offer BOTH sides without bias. (Insert sarcasim here…) And one more thing…..I found it amazing that during the Republican Convention people felt the need to interupt, and disrupt while folks were speaking…..how rude. Didn’t see anyone doing THAT during Obamas speech!
By VietVet
September 10, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
FactGuy- Security doesn’t mean continuing a war that can’t be won and is draining our finacial resources. The war is another Vietnam in many ways. When we do leave, it won’t be long before Al Quiada overruns the Iraqui government/military trained by us, just like Nam. In ten years, we will build a wall, place thousands of names on that wall and wonder what it was all about, JUST LIKE NAM. We don’t learn through past mistakes very well.Corporations-not necesarily the working man’s friend.
By VietVet
September 10, 2008 7:00 AM | Link to this
FactGuy- As to the city/schools. All you need to do is check the proficiency scores for the Middletown schools for the last 10 years. No change, no improvement. Levies have been passed to give Price the money to improve.He has failed.Those are facts. The city-disagree-not run by unions- run by incompetent council members, city manager, and city department heads who are non union members and not affliated with a particular political party, although, I would guess, all mostly Republicans if asked.
By VietVet
September 10, 2008 6:52 AM | Link to this
FactGuy-I respect McCain for his Vietnam service and his POW status. The man should be honored by all people for that. My respect for the man ends there though. While a Senator, he voted with Bush on 90% of Bush’s policies. It was sickening seeing him hug Bush on stage. At that moment, he sold out to a president who has done more to polarize and damage this country, than any president in recent memory.Maverick my butt. When he had a chance to show he was different, he caved in to Bush. (cont)
By VietVet
September 10, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this
Dirtmusic- There is a political ad that has Palin stating that she is in favor of the bridge. It actually has her speaking on the subject. Then, she changed her mind and was against the bridge when major cost overruns were discovered.These film clips were taken way before she appeared at the Repub Convention. The woman has some questions to answer. Hopefully, she will be forced to defend her positions in the debates. Then, hopefully, we’ll all get to see her under pressure.
By Mike T
September 10, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this
Well Obomer & his America hating wife are nothing but racists & make David Duke look like the Pope. Look at the people they have been with for years & now are playing the image game to sucker people into voting for him.
By Jim
September 10, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this
Of course they didn’t use teleprompters. What is the need for teleprompters when you’re simply repeating the same speech over and over at rallies.
I’ve seen the McCain-Palin ticket at three rallies now and they’ve given the exact same rhetoric.
So, for you daddy f**king conservatives. I suggest you perhaps learn about the issues and read rather than playing party politics. I personally never understood why hicks vote republican, they’d be better off under a democrat…?
By LKC
September 9, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this
McCain/Palin are a joke. McCain can’t govern the country he doesn’t even know world geography. Did you know that Iraq is next to Iran according to McCain. He has also admitted to not knowing anything about economics..so then how is he going to get us out of this mess. Palin is a hypocrite and liar. She says she is not for earmarks but Alaska had the highest per capita earmarks or our nation.
By LKC
September 9, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
McCain/Palin is a joke. McCain doesn’t even know the world geography and how is he going to “win” the war when he doesn’t know the difference betweeen Sunni and Shiites? Did you all know that Iraq borders Iran, what a joke. He also has admitted that he knows nothing about economics so how will he ever understand the concept to get us out of this mess. Palin is a joke who was mayor of 5,000 people and then governor for a year and a half. That sure makes her a VP candidate. Not.
By LKC
September 9, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
McCain/Palin is a joke. McCain doesn’t even know the world geography and how is he going to “win” the war when he doesn’t know the difference betweeen Sunni and Shiites? Did you all know that Iraq borders Iran, what a joke. He also has admitted that he knows nothing about economics so how will he ever understand the concept to get us out of this mess. Palin is a joke who was mayor of 5,000 people and then governor for a year and a half. That sure makes her a VP candidate.
By riddlemethis
September 9, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
I am fully prepared to be embarrassed for Ohio again just like I was in 2004. The #1 issue is the war. This is not a traditional war where an army is defeated and we can say that we’ve won. There is no winning this war. We are fighting religious zealots w/ a horrible quality of life. No solution in Iraq will ever satisfy all sects. Vote Obama and stop the bleeding. Vote McCain and lose more soldiers and $120 billion a yr for who knows how long.
By Sambossa
September 9, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
Wow. I just saw an ad by McCain on Obama and education.
I used to have some respect for the man. But, just wow, what a lying piece of scum McCain has become.
By JH
September 9, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this
he O-man, Barack Hussein Obama, is an eloquently tailored empty suit. No
Resume, no accomplishments, no experience, no original ideas, no
Understanding of how the economy works, no understanding of how the world
Works, no balls, nothing but abstract empty rhetoric devoid of real
Substance.
He has no real identity. He is half-white, which he rejects. The rest of
Him is mostly Arab, which he hides but is disclosed by his non-African
Arabic surname and his Arabic first and middle names as
By chris
September 9, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
When McCain came back from Vietnam, he cheated repeatedly on his crippled wife, and then divorced her to marry Cindy Hensley. In the 1980’s McCain lobbied for Charles Keating, the saving and loan felon who stole billions in pension money, and took numerous jet set vacations at Keating’s expense. In the 1990’s McCain had an affair with a lobbyist that so scared his staff, that they told her to stay away from him. His campaigns for the Senate were all financed with his wife Cindy’s mob money. In 1994 Cindy McCain forged prescriptions in the names of her employees and stole drugs from her own charity. McCain’s campaign this year is getting huge amounts of oil company money. His pick for vice president is under an ethics investigation and will probably be indicted on Oct 31st. McCain is 72 years old, has had cancer 5 times and is on 5 different medications. He is so out of it, that his staff will no longer let him talk to the press unscripted.
By dirtmusic
September 9, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
Just a correction for VietVet… I believe Palin was not in favor of the bridge to nowhere… She said that at the convention, and I believe her because that is easy enough to check…
By dirtmusic
September 9, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
Joanne, I guess you are saying vote for the Democratic candidate because he is Black… Well that’s really smart thinking there homey… Maybe he should have picked Jesse Jackson, or Al Sharpton, then it would be an all black ticket and you would be doubly happy… Racism is a terrible thing… Vote for a team that will get something done, not because of his or her color… If I thought Obama was the right man for the job, I would vote for him in a minute… McCain/Palin will be there for us…
By Dennis Kelly
September 9, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
I for one am tired of the 90%, 95% BS. In fact, about 90% of ALL votes in the Senate are UNANIMOUS votes for such mundane things like “Making the Butterfly the national insect”!! When it comes down to partisan votes, BHO votes with his party EVERY time and McCain often votes AGAINST his party when he feels it is not in the best interests of the people. I’ll take a “maverick” any day over a party line man. Please don’t bring up those percentages again - PLEASE!
By Tim (hillbilly) Prater
September 9, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
Reverend Wright have you heard his name lately. No obama dropped him like a hot rock. He use to be a close friend and i heard he was godfather to obama’s children. But reverend wright spoke what was on his mind obama i guess figured this would cost him some votes myself had no problem with this because i know that while reverend wright was in college he left to serve TWO tours in vietnam. to me this gives the man the right to say what he wants too. so i have to think i have no value to obama.
By Tim (hillbilly) Prater
September 9, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
Reverend Wright have you heard his name lately. No obama dropped him like a hot rock. He use to be a close friend and i heard he was godfather to obama’s children. But reverend wright spoke what was on his mind obama i guess figured this would cost him some votes myself had no problem with this because i know that while reverend wright was in college he left to serve TWO tours in vietnam. to me this gives the man the right to say what he wants too. so i have to think i have no value to obama.
By Dennis Kelly
September 9, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this
The vicious attacks on McCain and Palin are nothing more than the bluster that is all that can be mustered by the Dems, who have a “moose in the headlights” look now that the “Straight Talk” express is running them off the tracks. After what I saw happen to Ken Blackwell, the most qualified person ever to seek the office of Ohio governor, and combine that with the fact the GOP is now electrified with the Palin choice, I expect a 10% GOP margin in Ohio and a 15% landslide nation-wide on Nov 4.
By Joanne
September 9, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this
AS LONG AS YOU ARE MOTIVATED BY RACE THE REPUBLICANS WILL NEVER ,EVER DO ANYTHING FOR YOU ALL THEY WILL DO IS EJECT RACE IN SOME FORM OR OTHER INTO THE ELECTION,WILLIE HORTON ,THE SILENT MAJORITY ONE OF US ,COUNTRY FRIST WHICH PROBALLY MEANS WHITES FIRST. YOU PEOPLE FALL FOR THIS TIME AND TIME AGAIN,THATS WHY NOTHING GETS DONE,YOU SHOULD FOOL THEM AND VOTE FOR THE BLACK GUY,AT LEAST,NEXT ELECTION THEY WILL KNOW THAT YOU MEAN BUSINESS.
By ename
September 9, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
Just wanted to thank Marie Rossiter and Josh Sweigart for a terrific job of reporting. You gave me a real sense of being there. I didn’t know that there were any journalists still alive. Thanks again.
By Dustin
September 9, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
I know Bush hasn’t been the best thing to hit America, but the dems have had the majority in the house and senate for the past 2 years and we still haven’t seen any change.
By Dustin
September 9, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
I know Bush hasn’t been the best thing to hit America, but the dems have had the majority in the house and senate for the past 2 years and we still haven’t seen any change.
By Chris
September 9, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
After reading some of these comments I’m more convinced than ever that McCain must be elected.
Now I’ll read what his supporters have to say.
By Joanne
September 9, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
HE WHO OPPRESSES THE POOR SHOWS CONTEMPT FOR THEIR MAKER,BUT WHOEVER IS KIND TO THE NEEDY HONORS GOD.PROVERBS 14 VERSE 31. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
By Joanne
September 9, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
He who oppresses the poor shows contemptfor thier ,but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.OBAMA /BIDEN 08
By decided
September 9, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
most people here won’t vote for Obama because he is black, but they call themselves so religious,but it was the religious leaders who had Jesus crucified .God says in the Bible ,how can you say that you love me who you have never seen but hate your brother who you can see. Also in proverbs it says,he who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his maker,but he whoever is kind to the needy honors God.Who do you think is honoring God and who is showing contempt?
By Anonymous
September 9, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
I am so tired of the “no experience” excuse!! What experience does Sarah Palin have other to get indicted within the first 18 months of her term. Everyoe talks about have she has more executive expericence than Obama but that would also apply to McCain because he is just a senator too. Please wake up!! Obama is the best choice for our future and my son’s future!!
By JH
September 9, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this
Oh you liberals.. you are voting for a man who wont even salute OUR FLAG.. Hello!!?? What is your explaination for that?? Can your “candidate” speak without a teleprompter?
By FactGuy
September 9, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
Hey VietVet or Terry, whichever you prefer. Why the bashing of McCain. You are always talking how poorly the schools are run, how poorly the city is run, all by unions tied to Dems. What bone do you have with McCain. My God man, Obama is the most unqulaified candidiate in history. Go take a peek at his interview with Russert- “I won’t run, I intend to finish my term”. Break for the partison b*. Without security there is no future. Without corporations, there are no jobs.
By Mildred
September 9, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
I am sick and tired of hearing all this crap about the Dem canidate raising taxes for the American people. Just who do you think has this country all screwed up? It sure is not the Dems. You talk about higher taxes, where in the hell have you people been for the last eight years? George Bush has taxed everything that can be taxed and the things that can’t be, he taxed them too… Why don’t you people pull your head out of the sand and see what is going on with those Rep.
By No Fool ....
September 9, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
McCain and Palin are going to shake up Washington….. ? He’s an old guy who served his country 40 years ago, but please tell him when he doesn’t have an answer not to remind us all what a patroit he was. I can’t wait to see her fold when she has little more to offer than what has been written for her. Also, I will not be happy when McCain and the Carl Rowe folks call any of us who do not agree with her viewpoint on religion, or patrotism not true Americans…
By Rev.D. Day
September 9, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
First, let me say that I am an independent who usually votes Republican. However, I will “set this one out” by not voting. There is no way that I would ever vote for MR.Obama and especially J.J. Biden. Mr. Biden is the embodiment of Satan and hates everything that a free nation stands for! McCain had my vote until he made his choice for his second (VP). Mrs. Palin’s husband needs to assume his biblical duty and get his wife home raising her children as the Bible teaches.
By thebottomline
September 9, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Our country is doomed. How anyone (even lifelong Republicans) could reward the party with 4 more years is beyond me. We’ll no longer be one of the leading nations in the world, but at least you’ll have your religious beliefs represented in Washington and forced upon everyone else.
By ROBERT
September 9, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
REPUBLICANS HAVE A REAL WINNING TICKET!!THIS GAL WILL SHAKE UP THE GUYS IN DC LIKE NO OTHER COULD. HANG IN THERE SARAH. A NATION STANDS BEHIND YOU AND I AM ONE MAN HAPPY SHE IS A WOMAN. GET THAT ROLLING PIN OUT AND GO FOR IT SARAH. YOU ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE.CDORBG@YAHOO.COM
By peacethroughstrength
September 9, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
New Taxes— For all of you who think raising taxes on people (taxable entities) that report 250,000.00 or more in earnings does not affect you: That top three percent of taxpayers employ all of the rest of us, they also own the businesses that sell us our gas and groceries, clothes and services. How do you think they will make up the raise in taxes??? they will simply charge you more or lay off some of you. Is that the kind of change you are looking for, then vote for Obama.
By peacethroughstrenght
September 9, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
New Taxes— For all of you who think raising taxes on people (taxable entities) that report 250,000.00 or more in earnings does not affect you: That top three percent of taxpayers employ all of the rest of us, they also own the businesses that sell us our gas and groceries, clothes and services. How do you think they will make up the raise in taxes??? they will simply charge you more or lay off some of you. Is that the kind of change you are looking for, then vote for Obama.
By JJ
September 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Undecided…Obama voted with Harry Reid and Ted Kennedy 97% of the time. If I were a democrat I’d drop the vote with Bush 95% and the experience thing, it reminds votes just how bad your canidate is.
By Leslie
September 9, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
why isn’t there a comment section for Obama’s rally? Come on press, at least pretend to play fair!
By CHOP
September 9, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Once again Dems, don’t get mad at anyone but yourselves, you are the numbnuts that voted Obama in as your candidate, Hillary,Edwards,Biden could have beat McCain hands down, but no you had to have the rock star with no experience as the front runner on your ticket, the only one who could not beat McCain, and then he didn’t even pick Hillary as is vp. Just when you think the Dems can’t get any dumber they make another bonehead move, Hey Dems keep votin for them rock stars, Thanks for the win in08
By Jackie
September 9, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
As Becca wrote, she thinks Palin is cool and pretty, so what else matters in choosing the VP, right???? I’m a working mom, so issues like the economy, education, the war and healthcare mean a whole lot to me when I decide to vote. I see a big difference in the reality versus the image of Palin and McCain. The word hypocrisy (a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.)seems to apply to them well.
By I was there
September 9, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
ExcusesExcuses: In actuality, conservatives are much less concerned with race than are Liberals. We tend to believe that everyone should have a level playing field. The only people bringing up race in this election are Hussein Obama and his supporters. I suspect thats a calculated move to distract people from focusing on his lack of accomplishments and a record of any kind. He couldn’t even decide to vote Yes or No on over 130 votes in the Senate.
By Judymom1620
September 9, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
I was not at the rally but sure wished I could have attended. You know it just amazes me of how the ignorant people believing Obama’s lies choose to open their mouth and sound even more ignorant. Sarah Palin will work wonders as a VP. You Dems just wait and see. Ya know, where were you guys when Billy Boy was getting his in the Oval Office. Come on… Show some good sense. Geeeezzzzzz.
By Excuses, Excuses
September 9, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
THANK YOU NONEWTAXES and I will REPEAT: Obama will raise taxes on people who make more than 250,000 dollars which is less than three percent of this country. All of this is in writing on Obama’s website. I bet NONE OF You MCCAIN SUPPORTERS ON HERE MAKE EVEN CLOSE TO THAT BRACKET! Stop with the excuses…bottom line you do not want to see a BLACK president! SAD! But true! First it was NO Experience, then Palin came along now it’s RAISING taxes! OHIO is nothing compared to NY he has votes there!
By Decided
September 9, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
I was front and center at the rally and I’ll share with you that neither John nor Sarah gave “teleprompter” speeches—both spoke their minds from within and the crowd loved every word they said. Folks, these two ARE the real deal—the difference between them and the “Empty Suit” the dems are passing off as a candidate is astounding. The crowd’s energy bespeaks a level of vitality I’ve never seen in the Republican party in my lifetime. The debates should remove all doubt…
By Reagan
September 9, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
Hillary is a female trying to be man like. It turned people off. Sarah Palin is a woman and it shows through even with her conservative views. She has confidence and intelligence that are not diminished by her femininty. Hilliary did not have a feminine gene in her body.
By jj
September 9, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
I was at the rally for McCain-Palin today in Lebanon. It was an exciting time with lots of enthusiasm. I was also at the Dole-Kemp politcal rally in Lebanon in 1996. I tell you this crowd today was much much larger with lots of women attending. As far as her speech at the Republican Convention, she hit it at of the ballpark. Many people in the media and the Democratic campaign are saying it wasn’t HER WORDS even eluding to the speech writer. All national politicians have speech writers. Hello!!!
By Decided
September 9, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
I was front and center at the rally and I’ll share with you that neither John nor Sarah gave “teleprompter” speeches—both spoke their minds from within and the crowd loved every word they said. Folks, these two ARE the real deal—the difference between them and the “Empty Suit” the dems are passing off as a candidate is astounding. The crowd’s energy bespeaks a level of vitality I’ve never seen in the Republican party in my lifetime. The debates should remove all doubt…
By jj
September 9, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
I was at the rally for McCain-Palin today in Lebanon. It was an exciting time with lots of enthusiasm. I was also at the Dole-Kemp politcal rally in Lebanon in 1996. I tell you this crowd today was much much larger with lots of women attending. As far as her speech at the Republican Convention, she hit it at of the ballpark. Many people in the media and the Democratic campaign are saying it wasn’t HER WORDS even eluding to the speech writer. All national politicians have speech writers. Hello!!!
By Just Tom
September 9, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Isn’t it interesting that the Dems scream they are for women’s rights and equality, but now are busy trying to belittle and demean a woman who has achieved success and, if elected, would move the women’s agenda ahead dramatically? The criticism about working and having a family is odd coming from Gloria and the the NOW crowd. I thought they said that a woman could “have it all”. It’s good when we see the Emperor has no clothes. It’s great when the naked truth is reavealed about a whole movement
By Roz
September 9, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Obama won’t raise taxes on the lower income people, right? WRONG !!! You just won’t see when you’re paying them!
He’ll raise taxes on corporations, right? And you don’t think that Wal-mart and Speedway and KMart and GM and Krogers will not pass their tax on to you?
Think again! Great! We won’t be paying the taxes we aren’t paying now and paying more for everything else! Great idea! WRONG!
By lee
September 9, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
This comment explains the snob elite Dems very well and what they think of their fellow citizens:
By nonewtaxes September 9, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this NEWS flash retards, OBAMA WILL NOT RAISE YOUR TAXES, …. But you kool aid drinking rednecks…
By Karen
September 9, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this
Liberals are so funny and stupid. They are acting like Alaska wasn’t a state before this month, that someone should have told them there was a republican woman governor of Alaska (as opposed to the previous media lovefest with the liberal governor of Vermont Howard Dean). Liberals — get a map and count the states. There are 50. Alaska is one of them. Obama vacations in Hawaii. That is also a state. Alaska provides us with 20% of our national energy needs, but be sure you are up on New Mexico
By Bull Moose
September 9, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this
Governor Palin never “lobbied” for the Bridge to Nowhere. She was mayor when she was a proponent and changed her mind when presented with it as a governor. Guess what? Obama voted for the Bridge to Nowhere!! (he should have voted “present!”
By VietVet
September 9, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Becca says Palin is “really cool and is pretty” and “is a mom and she’s real” PRETTY, A MOM, SHE’S REAL!Now that’s a reason to place her in the VP slot,Becca.She’s certainly ready with these credentials to run the country in case McCain goes down,isn’t she?You and you’re Repub friends haven’t given this much thought,have you?Here’s an idea, Becca-Investigate what her views are on important issues to this country,then form an opinion to assess whether she is the right choice to handle the VP slot
By Eric
September 9, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Wow it seems like the Democrats are getting scared. The bottom line on the “tax cuts”. The owners of wherever you work make more than 250K. So if the taxes are raised on them, it will affect you as well. Also remember that NONE of them write their own speeches.
By fedup
September 9, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
Truth is neither political party or candidates are much different then the other.All this talk of creating jobs for Americans.But no candidate is talking about the bill that could surface in the congress this week that allows an extra 550,000 foreign workers into this country in 2009 thats on top of the over 1,000,000 they already have scheduled to come in ! where are they all gonna work at? Wake up people! visit www.numbersusa.com for facts.
By VietVet
September 9, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Before anyone knew anything about Palin,the Repubs attacked Clinton for being a tough,say what’s on your mind kind of candidate who wanted to get things like health care corrected.Now,those same Repubs are going ga ga over Palin,who they say is tough and will say what’s on her mind.The Repubs have a completely different reaction to the same set of credentials in a female candidate.The real difference- Clinton is a Democrat.That’s it.Repubs your ignorance is showing.
By Curtis Banks Cleveland Ohio
September 9, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
For years Republican policies have diverted millions of American tax dollars overseas, like over 1 trillion dollars in Iraq alone. We could have fixed our rusting bridges, fixed our century old water/sewage systems, buy books for our school children etc. I’m tired of our country loosing jobs to cheap labor overseas. Countries like China don’t spend a dime outside its borders and they are able to build damns, bridges, skyscapers, etc, fixing their infastructure while ours are decaying.
By Becca
September 9, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
I went to the rally today, and let me be the one to tell you that everyone is pumped up to get John McCain in that White House! Sarah Palin is a great choice on his part and is getting everything excited for what is in this country’s future. She’s really cool and very pretty which makes alot of people relate to her. She’s a Mom, and she’s real. Unlike Hillary and Michelle Obama. I can’t wait for them to win!
By Becca
September 9, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
I went to the rally today, and let me be the one to tell you that everyone is pumped up to get John McCain in that White House! Sarah Palin is a great choice on his part and is getting everything excited for what is in this country’s future. She’s really cool and very pretty which makes alot of people relate to her. She’s a Mom, and she’s real. Unlike Hillary and Michelle Obama. I can’t wait for them to win!
By nonewtaxes
September 9, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
NEWS flash retards, OBAMA WILL NOT RAISE YOUR TAXES, here are the real facts from factcheck.org. Obama will raise taxes on people who make more than 250,000 dollars which is less than three percent of this country. Tax cuts for the middle class AND tax cuts for small businesses are all in writing on Obama’s website. But you kool aid drinking rednecks refuse to believe that it is DEMOCRATS who balance the budget and Republicans who spend spend spend lol!
By Jackie
September 9, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Here is the diversity I saw at the McCain rally after viewing over 130 photos: Anthony Munoz, McCain’s bus driver, a couple of Secret Service men, and a protester. Reminded me of the Republican Convention. Looking at the photos of Obama’s visit to Stebbins, there was a true representation of America. I am amazed at the reaction for Palin with people wearing “I love Sarah” stickers…you’ve “known” her for less than 2 weeks! I also laugh at their “new” CHANGE slogan…how ORIGINAL!
By VietVet
September 9, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Still don’t understand why people are excited about Palin. So far, we know that she likes to hunt, likes guns, is pro-life, likes large families, has a pregnant daughter,was for the bridge to nowhere in Alaska, wants her brother-in-law fired on behalf of her sister and read the company line at the Repub Convention. We also know that people will vote Repub because they like her as a woman(??) and that she represents the “family”. But- what about her qualifications for VP? We’ve heard nothing yet.
By griffin311
September 9, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Neither one are my favorite presidential candidates ever but we have to choose the lesser of two evils. For those of us who are already doing just fine, we just want the government to stay out of our day-to-day lives.
By Democratic Party
September 9, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
You can certainly tell who the Kool-Aid® drinkers are on here.
By Wayne Mentrup
September 9, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Senator McCain always served his country with honor. He will honor his word and bring about change. He has the bipartisan experience to reach out for it. He has always had the character to vote for what’s best for America. He is the first Presidential canidate to NOT be a party stooge in my lifetime. He is the Man of CHOICE. Obama is a man of choice also. Interfax chose him over McCain. Why?? He will be more flexible. Translation: More easily manipulated. McCain has my vote. America my prayers.
By Carol
September 9, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
I was at the rally and boy, what a rally it was! Being only a staunch republican I was taken back by how many democrates were at this rally just because of Palin. It feels good to know there is a “family person” going to the white house this time instead of just another politician.
Not only has McCain reached across the isle on issues, he has now reached across the isle to let the people of this county know there are good people running for officer.
By crazyrepubslol
September 9, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Ok first off Sarah Palin is a EXTREME religious right wing crazy. She is also a liar, she lobbied FOR the bridge to nowhere but when more experienced DEMOCRATS in Washington laughed at her and her state for wanting to waste 27million dollars she then became against it but, and this is the big one…ALASKA KEPT THE 27MILLION. She is nothing more than a gun toting soccer mom who should go back to Alaska where less than 1 percent of the population lives and stay out of REAL executive decisions!
By Carol
September 9, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
I was at the rally and boy, what a rally it was! Being only a staunch republican I was taken back by how many democrates were at this rally just because of Palin. It feels good to know there is a “family person” going to the white house this time instead of just another politician.
Not only has McCain reached across the isle on issues, he has now reached across the isle to let the people of this county know there are good people running for officer.
By Marblehead
September 9, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
McCain talking about change makes me laugh. He is asking us to return to power the party that got us in this mess to begin with. As for Palin, she may be a hockey mom, but she’s no vice president. Did McCain really think that picking someone with the same genitalia as Hillary would cause her supporters to align with Palin? That’s condescending and sexist. McCain has always belittled the VP position, so it’s not surprising he picked a “trophy” MILF.
By Jill
September 9, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
This will be the first time in decades where I feel I am voting for a worthy candidate. Yes, McCain is not my first choice, but neither is Obama. I will however settle for one who is a real person and not a GOVERNMENT PUPPET. It will be great to watch her at what she does best…care about the little guys of this world. THANKS for restoring some faith in the Election Process.
By Not undecided
September 9, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Actually the number of times John McCain voted with the Rep. Party is just under 90%. Try a non-partisan fact checking service like www.factcheck.org.
On the flip-side, if want to discuss PARTY POLITICS Obama voted the Dem Party line just over 97% of the time.
AND Sen Obama voted with President Bush (at least show some class and repect for the office, if not the man) just over 40% of the time. That means Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama voted THE SAME on more the 50% of the votes.
By bw
September 9, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Sarah Palin is reading speeches that someone else wrote for her. Since she hasn’t spoken with the press directly, all we can know is that she has public speaking skills.
Those speeches might “speak to” you, but remember they aren’t her words, or even, necessarily, something she agrees with.
At this point, I still view her as a ‘token woman’ since McCain needed a woman to flesh out his ticket and attempt to attract Hillary supporters. As a Hillary supporter myself, it didn’t work.
By IndependentMinded
September 9, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
What an exceptional patriot this man is and a proven advocate for change, bucking the system, and bipartisonship. When you are in a box in Hanoi, you don’t communicate to your fellow Americans on the basis of party affiliation, you are a band of brothers simply trying to survive. The phoniness in Washington is on both sides of the aisle albeit a Dem or Repub. This man will break that, and protect our great country. He’ll put you first, before himself. Think for yourself, not the union.
By undecided
September 9, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
They may be talking change but how is McCain going to implement this “change?” REMEMBER PEOPLE….he voted 95% of the time with BUSH which for me = MORE OF THE SAME>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> McCain is riding on Palin’s appeal but her record is not so clean either. More people need to go to the POLITIFACT website for the truth, if you’re interested and stop voting PARTY POLICIS just because your mom and dad do it. THINK PEOPLE!