Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

PAMama4Obama — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:34:40 GMT

The Obama camp is more generous than I am. I think her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard, so "well delivered" is not exactly the modifier I'd use.

She can preach to her choir, but she still has the rest of America to try and convince.

This mama ain't buying what she's trying to sell.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

kathe oakland calif — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:35:31 GMT

I guess it is OK for McCain and especially Palin to insult and disrespect Obama BUT when anyone including the press critizes Palin then it is a disgrace, sexism and wrong.
What is up with this DOUBLE STANDARD the republicans are handing the American people. Do they really expect us to buy this "trash" they are talking. To me the Republican candidates are clearly showing all they can do is TALK TRASH - no issues just trash and whin.

Go Obama/Biden

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Tanya, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:35:44 GMT

There was no substance in that speech, nothing that answers the (many!) questions about whether she is ready to be President of the United States. She does a great job of mocking Obama, but her snarky, sarcastic tone (echoed also by Romney and Guiliani) may backfire among independents and moderates.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

S. K. Washington — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:36:21 GMT

Just what we need after 8 yrs of Bush, when our global neighbors aren't very sure of us and our country needs to stand together in a bipartisan manner...A Pit Bull with Lipstick!!!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Linda, Allen, TX — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:36:29 GMT

Both Rudy Guiliani and Sarah Palin's speeches were marked by their sarcasm. When you have to resort to sarcasm, again and again, to make your point, you expose the weakness of your own position. Sarah proved that she can read a teleprompter and make a speech, but she didn't prove that she is qualified to be a heartbeat from the Presidency.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

twocanpete — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:36:47 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
No reaction needed. After the National Enquirer dumps the goods on Palin tommorow she'll be dropping out of the race to 'spend more time' with her family.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Deliziosa,..Florida — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:36:54 GMT

I concur with that!! The speech was heated and contained nothing but divisive and mean rhetoric. She (the writers of the speech) is trying to turn this into an us against them election when Obama's camp is trying to turn this into an American election, anyone who REALLY cares about this country will be on the Obama bandwagon. McCain has allowed any common sense he posessed in 2000 to be overtaken by his campaign. This Palin pick is sad and scary. To think this person will be in charge of our country if John McCain can't perform... People need to think rationally. Yes, she gave a GREAT speech, but as EVERYONE has been saying about Obama in the media, a speech is not enough. Obama has had to more than earn the little respect he gets from the country and the media. Don't be hypocrites now.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

TB Fort Collins CO — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:14 GMT

After watching the RNC tonight, I'm physically ill. I can't believe people believe the lies they tell. We have to turn this country Blue in November!

Obama/Biden 08

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Mrs. Enid Loopner — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:23 GMT

Sarah Palin: Well, Isn't that special.

Please tell me we aren't going to elect the Church Lady (SNL) to be VP.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Jason, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:41 GMT

This is the same kind of defense they have for any criticism of Obama. This speech that Palin gave was personal to her own life, to her own record, and to what she has believed in her own career. Obama's campaign is desperate. They find any possible opportunity to mislead Americans and link McCain-Palin to Bush. Its because they can't run against McCain-Palin. They can only run against an outgoing President who doesn't have to defend himself.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

negative & scary — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:57 GMT

I am a woman in my 50’s.

I heard No Policy…

What a Negative woman... Wow... She does not have the right to criticize Mr. Obama like that.

He has been in this fight for 18 months and she has been in it for less than a week, didn’t know anything before then.

She needs to be on top of a tank. Let’s send her to Iraq instead of her son.

Too negative & scary for my vote.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Wil B, Cary, NC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:57 GMT

AMEN to Obama's Response. This was viseral, hateful and nothign new. She spent more time disrespectingwith ahtred and lies than she did explaining why she is qualified. She stood up to her own party, must have stopped at teh state line cause she is falling in line now.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Peter — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:38:23 GMT

Woooo Sarah Hit it out of the Park, Congrats Sarah Palin, Youll be a great Vice President., Or President for that matter. If you want to learn more about Sarah Palin or her Back Ground they have alot of Background Info, Pics, Videos, about Sarah and her Family. http://www.veeppeek.com

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

negative & scary — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:38:35 GMT

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Joe, St. Paul, MN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:38:38 GMT

The Obama camp had better react and react quickly, and toughly. This woman is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode on the American people. She is dangerous and an extremist in the eyes of many people.

We can not really afford to get into WW III, and that seems to be in the cards if this pair gets a chance.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

MILDRED — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:04 GMT

I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH DISRESPECT IN MY LIFE TOURS A CANDIDATE. I HOPE DEMOCRATS DON'T SEE HER AS A WOMAN, BUT AS A POLITICAL RIVAL. SHE WANTS TO PLAY HARDBALL, SO LET'S PLAY AND SEE WHO WINS THE AMERICAN VOTES, THE LIES AMONG THEIR PARTY OR THE TRUTH AMONG REAL LEADERS. GO OBAMA/BIDEN

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Jay Dubayu — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:06 GMT

Palin put me to sleep. Same-O Same-O. Nothing new here.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Michelle Zee — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:09 GMT

Reading is fundamental and she reads very well, but it still doesn't hide the fact that she is not ready to be VP, let alone run our government.

She can attack, but I don't want to hear crap about sexism after tonight...I say game on!

One thing she is not; is mother of the year!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Andy Denver Co — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:22 GMT

Why are people saying this was a good speech? It had 0 energy a bunch of stutters and then power of soccer mom rallying her 5 year old's team for Orange slices. Give me a break!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

VoteForAmerica — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:22 GMT

The McCain campaign dropped the ball on the speechwriter link to Bush. It was a pre-manufactured speech that had to be tailored to Palin upon her sudden selection.

Obama 297, McCain 241
http://voteforamerica.net/electoral.aspx

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

No More Wild West In the White House — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:29 GMT

Palin is an empty shell. Pretty! But empty. That speech was sad, shallow, mean, plastic, useless for helping the Nation.

Supported the bridge to no where, before she was against it.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Deborah Sevier, Savannah, GA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:29 GMT

Sarah Palin defined herself well. She is McCain's bulldog! I think she is very dangerous to American values everywhere! Please vote OBAMA!!!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Alex, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:34 GMT

Quite a stark contrast between the uplifting positive and forward looking Democrat Convention and the hate filled, spitefull and condescending GOP effort. Also, odd that we heard actual plans and solutions from the DNC and soundbites and narratives from the GOP (POW, POW, 911, 911....meh)

Very lame GOP, very lame.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Frank, Jersey City — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:36 GMT

Partisan and divisive is right. Were they aware that some independents were actually watching?

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

John Kristofferson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:39 GMT

Palin's speech was well received in the hall, but I believe that it came across on TV as someone trying too hard to be homey and cute and instead sounding condescendingly smug and arrogant. Not good.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

John, Kennewick WA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:45 GMT

Well, it was a well written political speech, and it was delivered well. McCain's speech writers are as good as any others. But you know, when you act like an attack dog, cheapshots and familial attacks included, please now don't complain about when you and yours get attacked. You can't have it both ways.

Sarah, stand by for incoming. You have invited it. Lets put it another way. When you decide to get in the mud and play with the pigs, then two things happen. You get dirty, and the pigs are happy.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Chris Fort Collins CO — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:04 GMT

Clearly plays to the base, but will venom and hate play to REAL soccer and hockey moms... not the ones I know

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Now That's Change!! — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:23 GMT

Now, that's what Change looks like Obama!! It's about 5 foot 3 with a smile!! Hope you were paying attention!!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Cathy, Boise ,ID — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:33 GMT

Uh huh, a pit bull with lipstick.........what an insult to pitbulls everywhere.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

madtown, wi — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:42 GMT

McSame/Palin, more of the same! We can not risk the same policies as the last 8 years!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

susanne, Newtown Pa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:40:44 GMT

This woman has NO business in the position she has been placed in...it is an INSULT to the women in this country who have worked so hard to be LEGITIMATELY recognized, ie, Hillary Clinton. If I hear the word "SEXISM" uttered one more time, I will vomit. The american people, and specifically, american women, are not as DUMB as the republicans are assuming. Sarah Palin is no more than a dummy being handled by the ventriloquist Carl Rove and company...swiftboating 2008 style...not this time, boys!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Brad, Mesa, az — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:10 GMT

lol at the response- They are picking on us. Lol How many times did Obama vote with Bush I think it was in the 80's that is just the nature of senate politics. We have different opinions on what this country needs they would like us to think just like them but it isn't going to happen. Go Sarah Go!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Hillary C., NY — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:10 GMT

Obama has no response. The truth was packaged up and delivered by a strong young woman from Alaska.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Wendy NC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:25 GMT

"Pitbull in Lipstick" is right. She was downright mean and angry (remember when Michelle was the 'angry woman'? Though she read her prepared speech well, the attack on Obama was out of line and now he no longer needs to use kid gloves. The remarks about lobbyists and earmarks were just pure lies, according to her own record. No way, No how, No McPitbull

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

poetic blue, smyrna, ga — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:30 GMT

Lol.. that speech was not even written by her... who can take her seriously??

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Nikki, Chicago Il — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:41:43 GMT

That speech churned my stomach. All of that mockery and lying, and scare tactic usage really makes me sad. I hope people can see through all this and start focusing on building up the country instead of tearing down the people trying to change it.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Kim W, Virginia Beach, VA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:42:15 GMT

I knew the verbage sounded familiar..Truthfully,that not the impressive speech the media pundits were promising us. Shetalked to the american people like we are 5 year olds and she seemed fake and forced.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Wanda, Chicago, IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:42:43 GMT

I heard her speech and she sounded just like a puppet with McCain pulling the strings. Her speech was boring with several punch lines that had already been said by McCain and other republicans. Now she can revert back to her little hole where she has been hiding from the media the last few days. Oh yea I forgot....make sure your boyfriend hold your hand when you walk on stage so that we will seem like we're the all American family. Give me a freakin break!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

voter — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:42:44 GMT

you need a stronger attack. say how divisive and nasty they are. how dare they question democrats patriotism? the repbulicans are vile. we want change not division.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Organize This Barack! — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:00 GMT

Can't Obama get off the George Bush rhetoric? Not even for one night? Just like you Barack, it's getting old and boring. Didn't you have some Community Organizing to do tonight anyway?

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Keith, PA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:03 GMT

Palin has a style that is extremely divisive... she's even more divisive than George Bush. The Republicans made a red meat appeal to the most extreme elements in our society. It wasn't an uplifting or inspiring AT ALL.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Darla, Grand Rapids, MI — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:13 GMT

Obama needs to put up a fight in a way where the publincans are whining about sexism. she is perfectly capable of handling herself. Come on Obama!!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Cathy, Dallas, PA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:14 GMT

Mock the opponent. Laugh at the contributions of community organizers. Chant Nada, Zero, and Drill Baby Drill. Is this the Republican strategy for change? The Republicans were as devisive as ever. Now I know how the Alaskan polar bears feel.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Andrea, New York City — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:14 GMT

I was amazed at the many misstatements that Palin made in her speech.

It was quite unprofessional. Her speechwriter obviously fed her a lot of the usual McCain lies.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Jamie Hollis, Indianapolis, IN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:29 GMT

All I have to say to this is WOW!!! Palin's speech tonight is going to be something that invigorates the conservative base. However, it is the same fear-mongering that the Republicans have used in the last eight years. As a democrat, she has also motivated me to save the country from McCain and Palin and do what I can to get the change I crave. Her speech, this convention and Republican party as a whole have outlined what they intend to do with the country. I don't know about the rest of my Democrat brothers and sisters but I'm scared of these people and where they are trying to take us.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Rory Missoula, MT — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:00 GMT

Palin did her job- she's playing attack dog and she did a good job preaching to the choir. But... she's not winning over any undecided voters that way.

A nastier, more condescending speech could not have been written. Palin is full of snarkiness and smugness.

We don't need anymore of that in Washington. It's this type of politics that needs to end.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Jill Reno — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:09 GMT

Still no substance. They have only nasty comments about everyone

Keep going Obama

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Pam Aylmer, Yakima, WA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:17 GMT

Palin's speech had strong delivery, but it was mean spirited and many points were wrong. The prospect of a fundamentalist a heartbeat away from the presidency is anathema. Look at all the damage they've done to us all in the last 8 years. No more! No way!

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Billy, Texas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:33 GMT

The insult to every day Americans who volunteer at community centers was an especially sarcastic touch.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Steve of MV — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:34 GMT

THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLICANS

It’s McCain and not Obama who shall never call retreat.
It’s McCain and not Obama who can man the judgment seat.
It’s McCain’s and not Obama’s surge that saved us from defeat.
We’ll cast our votes for John.

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
We’ll cast our votes for John.

It’s McCain and not Obama who has served across the sea.
It’s McCain and not Obama who has fought for you and me.
It’s McCain and not Obama who can keep free nations free.
We’ll cast our votes for John.

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
We’ll cast our votes for John.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Mad as Hell and sick of Dem. wimps, Portland, ORd — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:44:47 GMT

Come on Bill Burton, grow some nads. Your response is pathetic. This was an outright attack on Obama, so punch back. I love Obama, but it's time to let this inexperienced, unvetted candidate have it with both barrels. Woman or not, she's asking for it. So give it to her.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Hank Mendoza, Chicago, IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:12:17 GMT

Gov. Palin truly showed where she and the republican party stands in this election and her role in the race. She had many excellent lines. My favorite one was when she described how to tell apart a hockey Mom from a pit bull - lipstick. I liked that line because that way you can tell which one is the bitch.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Olivia, IN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:14:41 GMT

To all of you who have made note that how dare she say sarcastic comments about Obama being a community organizer...have you not been listening to what your candidate is saying?? He is mocking her for just being the mayor of a "small town" or merely being the governor of Alaska...I'm sorry, I didn't know that being a governor was a minor job. At the beginning of the Conventions, I wasn't quite sure which candidate I was going to back but after the repeated banter and constant position changing of Obama, I know I will be backing John McCain/Sarah Palin this November. I think it was summed up best last night in her excellent speech..."Some men use change to boost their careers and some men use their careers to boost change!"

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Pablo, Albuquerque, NM — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:14:52 GMT

Sung to the tune of "California Uber Alles" by the Dead Kennedy's:
"Now that it is two thousand and eight
Don't the curly fries just taste great
But you've really got to watch your weight
Gonna secede this Alaskan State!
Hockey mom, uber alles, hockey mom oh-oh"

Can our country get any more idiotic?

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Elizabeth — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:14:54 GMT

Mad as Hell...... Don't lecture the Dems. Lecture the American voters for falling for this sort of nasty-minded bilge again. It really is up to them. Obama and Biden will hit back but not with this sneer. If folks think that's fun and a sign of leadership (??), they'll have to vote for McCain/Palin.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Geoff Jacksonville FL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:15:01 GMT

All of this talk about her executive experience outshining Obama and Biden is ridiculous. To put an analogy on this she is like a low level manager in a Fortune 10 company and just got promoted to the second spot behind the CEO with opportunity to become the CEO. Does that sound like she has the type of experience needed to run a large company as a CEO??? I would rather take Obama and Biden any day of the week and 2 times on Sunday!!!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

jbo — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:15:18 GMT

Is there anything she could of said you would have liked? I doubt it. If you think Obama or Mcain are going to mke any substantial changes in your everyday life keep drinking the kool aid.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Francis James — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:17:55 GMT

All the snarky comments about Palin, you must remember, are coming from the worshippers of Daily Kos and Huffington Post. This is the democratic party, the party of hatred and bitterness toward America. Of course they are upset at anyone that critizes the Bahama Mama. He is, after all, a factor of the Chicago political machine and an "EMPTY SUIT". Of the democrats, you can educate ignorance, but stupidity is forever.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

george, boston, ma — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:18:12 GMT

Just stopped in to see the general opinion here. I guess most of you didn't appreciate Sarah Palin's words or delivery. I did. She's absolutely terrific!

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Paul, Fayetteville, NC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:18:38 GMT

Impressive speech, but so was Sen Biden's. They say what they want us to hear. It's their place to criticise each other, it's politics, Down & Dirty. Let's see who stands tall during the debates.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

mike from Miami — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:18:41 GMT

If the only dirt the left wing media can dig up on Palin is her daughters pregnancy then I believe that Mcain and Palin will win with a landslide victory.Using children and family to try to hurt and defame ones name is the lowest act and will only fuel Palins courage and switch and turn voters her way.So keep on bashing all you radical and violent left wingers,for it plays right into the GOP's strategy.Thank You.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

flypoole — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:19:09 GMT

that really show what the republican'sthink of any one who is not like them even in appearance very few minorities doe sound like nazis brainwashing tactic's have finially appeared if not why or who can help the rest of America for those rich folk's never had

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Jane, Chicago,IL — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:25:50 GMT

I'm a mom of 3 daughters & 1 son. Sarah Palin is not our type of woman. We want the first VP and First woman president to earn the position not be a token to appease women voters. I want our choice to have her own speech writer and not just be the delivery girl for the message. The over-60 generations' eyes may need glasses and you may have to speak up so we can hear a little better but we are not deaf and dumb. I heard nothing new, and nothing constructive in Ms. Palin's speech. I'm backing Hillary's choice.

Obama camp reaction to Palin's speech

Sean- Annoplis, MD — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:26:08 GMT

You are absolutely right. I am a Democrat, but I will be voting for the Republicans this time around. The most astounding thing that I find in this year's election is that of the media. You cannot say the media is not with Obama. From CNN- the best political team (who throne them?) or did they give themselves that title? MSNBC- Keith , he should've stayed with ESPN. MSNBC say that they give everyone a fair shot, do they ever watch themselves? You should hear the comments they had for the DNC vs. the RNC. Big arguement there. If Obama loses, it is because he did not pick up Hilary and no, I am not a Hilary supporter. He needed her to win this election in August and not try to win in November. Though Democrat, it's Republican this election. Go figure, we democrats saw a majority in the senate and what did we do the past two years...nothing. How does Congress get a lower approval rating than BUSH. Now that's what you have to be asking yourself.