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Tibor Szen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:52:50 GMT

So, if Obama said that on Election Day, the "fat lady is going to sing on the Republican administration" that would be sexist too since a woman is mentioned in the analogy. Brilliant!

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Jonathan, Seattle, Washington — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:52:51 GMT

You know, the McCain/Palin brigade just can't handle being treated the way they treat the Obama/Biden team. It's just a case of the McCain Bully being given a dose of his own medicine, and the poor guy can't swallow it without raising a fit.

Obama/Biden '08

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jb, houston, tx — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:54:33 GMT

An apology? I guess the "truth squad" is the only ones that could take that comment so far out of context to find it offensive. This is patently ridiculous!

Will mccain apologize? He actually did make that same comment directed toward clinton. I guess he should step up and apologize because he did use it in an offensive context.

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Steven, Rochester, NY — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:54:57 GMT

I used to have respect for John McCain. Not anymore. His campaign constantly plays games and makes mountains out of mole hills. I don't understand why anyone would want to vote for someone who is so dishonest.

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CArol Michigan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:55:11 GMT

It was directed at McCain. Drop it!

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Amy B Portland, Me — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:55:22 GMT

I think McCain has jumped the shark. Even the most committed Republican is going to recognize this approach is about to backfire.

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Annette Sousley, Odessa, MO — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:56:28 GMT

Get a life lady....that was not directed to Gov Palin. This is stupid. If they are going to see shadows everywhere then they better start hiding under the covers.

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matthew — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:56:55 GMT

This is getting ridiculous!

CAN THE MEDIA TAKE THEM TO TASK FOR THIS BS??????!!!!!!!

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E, NY — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:58:59 GMT

This isn't a "truth squad" --- this is an utterly-ridiculous-attack squad. When McCain himself used the same (common) phrase directed at a plan proposed by another woman (who was also the only woman in the field)? They are losing it, and in the process insulting all women who truly are equally intelligent and quite capable of understanding an analogy, especially a very common one! Good grief! PLEASE tell me these people aren't going to be running our country. Please...

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Poll Sitter — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:16 GMT

Now you know why woman are running to vote for McCain. These cheap shots by Obama and his campaign staff are getting Olbermann-este. Inpendents know the score -15 point lead now for Obama. Keep it up Obama. Keep it up.

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Worldwisdom — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:17 GMT

Again the Republicans trying to make a big election about small things. One can then conclude that their campaign reflect their small minded approach and is an indication on how John McCain will run the country. Making a big deal out of small issues and ignoring the real and important issues. Sounds familiar? Just more of the same.

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Gail, TN — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:19 GMT

Here's my son's take on this whole mess, "If McCain
is using smoke and mirrors to win this election I want to know what he's smoking, and if its good for the country - pass the pipe."

This is NOT good for the country. How much more surreal can it get?

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David, Sacramento, CA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:51 GMT

These people are literally shameful. The McCain campaign is unquesonably running a dishonerable comapaign. Who are they fooling? That's what happens when you don't have any issues to run on... you make stuff up.

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Linda, Allen, TX — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:58 GMT

This is a ridiculous subject to be discussing. Here's a more important one: I was appalled to see the photo of Sarah Palin on page 29 of this weeks edition of Newsweek magazine. She is shown wrapped in an American Flag. This is a most egregious treatment of our flag. Whose idea was this, and why doesn't Sarah Palin (who hopes to be our next Vice President) not know this is disrespectful! If she meant to show her patriotism, she was badly off the mark!

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Carrie Moon, Iowa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:00:06 GMT

It was directed at McCain. Drop it!

CArol Michigan (Sent Tuesday, September 09, 2008 9:55 PM)

So Mccain is the pig? I'm not seeing how this helps.

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Jim , Rockville MD — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:00:23 GMT

Oh give me a break. The McCain campaign can run an ad with 2 blond white woman and Obama and say that that's not racist, but humorous. This is bs. Swift was real forthcoming when Andrea Mitchell asked her about Palin's flip flow on the bridge to nowhere. McCain, Rove and company are trying to insulate Palin from any criticism, and the way the mainstream media is timidly reporting on Palin it is working . Folks watch the Republican attack machine at its worst in the coming months. Karl Rove is back, and these people have no respect or dignity.

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Worldwisdom — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:00:39 GMT

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Tzalaran — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:01:45 GMT

when you can't talk about issues, i guess this is all you can do...

playing the sexism card, playing the playing the racism card, slandering and smearing with trumped up ads and divisive politics, i'm sorry but this McCain campaign is such a far cry from the straight talk express.

can't even stick with their slogans of country first and service, but had to make the republican's the party of change. heard a radio interview in Omaha, Ne where the spokesman for the 10 year republican incumbent tried to use the change theme in conjunction with the congressional candidate. The announcer laughed him off the air. its a flat out joke.

The only thing that McCain has changed is himself, into a sorry shade of a man who avowed straight talk but can't follow through.

http://www.horneddevil.proboards98.com/

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Gail, TN — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:02:48 GMT

Tibor Szen: So, if Obama said that on Election Day, the "fat lady is going to sing on the Republican administration" that would be sexist too since a woman is mentioned in the analogy. Brilliant!
__________

Not only sexist, but a horrible slam on fat, er, zaftig people.

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Arlene W., Ft. Worth Texas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:03:58 GMT

Obama knows about racism. So he knows that he's playing on the edges of sexism. The man comes from the gutter politics of Chicago, and it shows. Obama is not a leader, he acts like a blogger on the Huffington post.

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Justin Grimes — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:05:04 GMT

FROM ONE SMALL-TOWN PERSON TO ANOTHER
Working from Home

Dear Governor Palin,

You amaze me. Hardly any of your stump protestations remotely resemble what we small-town residents believe in or care about. Listening to you, it's as if your human spirit and upbringing froze in the tundra of your little-town experience. We do not want a bulldog with lipstick! We want a leader who empathizes with our human condition, tells us the truth, and looks out for our best interests.

Our mills and factories have closed. Businesses are boarded up. Those fortunate enough to have health insurance can not find a doctor or dentist in the community anymore. We haven't the income to send our children to college. Record numbers of our neighbors now file for bankruptcy because of outrageous health-care expenses, losing their homes in the process; their American dream gone. Oil heating bills exceed property taxes.

Stories of our residents unselfishly helping those in need dominate the conversations around our town's pot-bellied stove. We organize, work together to solve problems in our small town. Yet, Mrs. Palin, you denigrate community organizing at every opportunity.

In our small-town, we balance the budget, making do with what we can afford. Occasionally we receive a few thousand federal dollars in grants, fixing the sewage treatment plant for instance. Yet Mrs. Palin, as mayor of your small-town, your employed the indicted Senator Ted Steven's 'man' and got 27 million dollars of federal money. As a professed reformer, you are a good politician when it comes to getting your hands on our tax dollars. Aren't you Mrs. Palin?

In our small town, we try to get along with everyone. We do not berate homosexuals or people of different races or religions publicly. Yet, you, Mrs. Paylin, publicly pray in your bible church to make gays straight and belittle those, even other Christians, who do not accept the bible as you so narrowly interpret it. In our small town, teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases happen with increasing tendency. We want and desperately need scientifically proven sex education in our community's schools for our children's sake. Yet, Mrs. Palin, you want abstinence-only education that does not work. We need science teachers in our community so our children can compete in this world. Yet, Mrs.Palin, you support creationism.

In our small town, we read the news of a complex world in turmoil, we want the leader of the free-world to be as educated as possible and possessing good judgment.
Mrs. Palin, you abused the governor's office for a personal vendetta. That is not good judgment Mrs. Palin. But do not worry, the cover-up is underway.

Just a generation ago, our small-town thrived, industry provided fair wages, health and retirement benefits. We could work hard and realize our dreams. We were the middle-class-backbone of the nation. Then the republicans, like you, took over Washington, singing the praises of small-government, cutting taxes for the rich and corporations and doing away with government regulations for selfish financial gains; rules that had protected us small-town citizens from the greed of the market-place since the Great Depression And all the while, like you, they attempted to impose socially conservative, right-wing, intrusive policies upon us.

In our small town, your word is your bond. Is your word your bond Mrs. Palin? Your republican, political, magician, Karl Rove, lied to us during the last two presidential elections as he and his minions are lying to us now. Why do you and Senator McCain lie with impunity? Do you think we small-town people are complete imbeciles? It's true that the lies and innuendo worked in the past two elections when too many of us small-town folks wanted to believe in the republican's delusional mantra of small government, no taxes, ETC. and helped vote your party into power.

Under this republican leadership with John McCain leading the charge, the White House propaganda machine whitewashed us into supporting the War with Iraq and our small town children answered the call and volunteered. Many have paid with their lives or incurred life-long injuries. We go to their funerals, do you Governor Palin?

The great American author and playwright, Thornton Wilder, captured life in a small town better than you and I ever will. I suggest you read "Our Town" Governor Palin, unless of course, it's on your "books to be banned list."

In the climatic scene of the play, Emily's spirit hovers over her grave site looking down on the mourners of the small town and says,

"They just don't get it, do they Mother Gibbs?"

Mother Gibbs replies,

"No dear they don't. Poets and saints maybe, some do!"

Sorry Governor Palin, but you just don't get it and the next time we pray, let's pray that our small-town voters do!

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Pigg Etsen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:05:24 GMT

Gloves are off now Obama. Get ready for a storm.

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Libratine — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:07:07 GMT

...and she still wants to be treated like a lady all-the-while both candidates shamelessly lie and distort truth. You can plainly see what they are capable of and it DOESN'T LOOK LIKE CHANGE. It looks sickeningly like politics as usual. After viewing Palin regurgitating the same old LIES word for word and tone for tone, along with McCain's Sex-Education ad, you wonder at what point do they do more damage to themselves than the opposition ever could?

Obama/Biden: Change We Can CERTAINLY Believe In

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Dirk Jones, Manhatten KS — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:07:14 GMT

I wonder how Michelle feels about all this? Anything for a win though, right Michelle? Even if it takes away what ever dignity you have left.

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vic lord, saginaw, michigan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:07:28 GMT

I grew up in a small farm town in Michigan. I have heard this saying a thousand times by men and women. I would think Gov. Swift would have a bit thicker skin and a sense of humor. By the way when did pigs get lips?

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KO, NY — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:07:47 GMT

Barack Obama - Worst Person!!

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Fox News — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:08:34 GMT

Just perverse. Dishonerable.

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Frankie D, Union, NJ — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:08:38 GMT

Wow. Playing the gender card now? Nothing surprises me anymore. The sad thing is, America (the same America that voted for George Bush) is so stupid, that this will probably come back to bite Obama in the butt.

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Michelle Zee — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:08:58 GMT

Oh Swift, cry me a effin river.

Why should he apologize, McCain has not apologized for screwing this country the last 20+ years, so now he wants ethics...well I say don't hold your breath!

These republicans are nuts, she called herself a pitbull, well hellloooo! What next, go away republicans; life will be grand without most of you all!

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DC, Houston, TX — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:10:24 GMT

Thank you for showing the full Obama quote in context. The McCain camp is shamelessly concocting controversy from a reasonable comment.

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C.HARGROVE — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:11:31 GMT

It's so funny how they care about women now ,they called Hillary every name in the book ,find a bridge to nowhere and get over it!!!

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worldwisdom — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:11:49 GMT

Meghan McCain suggested from her interview that her Dad wasn't too bright. Sounds familiar? Just more of the same

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Lyn, KCMO — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:12:17 GMT

I loved the remark! I've been using it for years in similar situations... this woman has no credentials for being a heartbeat away from the presidency...

I will repeat, you can put lipstick on a 'Palin', but at the end of the day, it's still a 'Palin'...

Look at her record folks! This is a female GWB! Ignorant...

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RIK — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:14:44 GMT

Keith O's reputation has been on a downward spiral for a long time now. Every lie he speaks has barely 50% truth to it (The average Liberal has at least 80% truth to their lies). He hit his apex when he started backing up Rosie O’Donnell’s radical stories of 9/11 being orchestrated by the federal gov't. Both of their careers never recovered form that day on

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John R, CT — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:15:15 GMT

He should have stayed away from that line. Especially since she used it in her speech. Obama is smarter than that. The republicans will use this well no matter how much MSNBC try's to deflate it. It wasn't smart at all. It was really stupid.

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MBar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:15:15 GMT

As the sun set over Lebanon High School in Western Virginia today, Deputy State Fire Marshall David Wyatt declared the gym at capacity with a crowd of 2400 inside. Earlier, Barack had filled the Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill in Abingdon to its much smaller capacity on an unscheduled stop to talk to folks about the economy in Virginia and what can be done to help people there.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/sets/72157607205649908/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGcr1UZpBfA

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George Goodman — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:17:07 GMT

How low OBAMA Can go? Shame on BARACK.. Barack You are shame and no way CHANGE. Give away your nomination to Hillary & walk away for the good of the country.. OK you will not understand.. For your own good.

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American Voter — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:17:33 GMT

McCain and his campaign are schoolyard bullies who try to beat up on everyone but the minute they get punched back they go back whining back to mommy. Get over it. Obama has said nothing that is not true. It is old phrase that has been used pre-Palin. McCain has no ideas, policies, platform, or courage to take the country in the direction of change. It is rhetoric that he espouses on the campaign trail. Lies, lies, and lies.

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Amy, TX — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:18:03 GMT

McCain trying to make an issue of this is IDIOTIC.

This kind of distraction is an insult to American people whose homes are in foreclosure, who lack access to healthcare, whose children are in substandard schools, who have loved ones serving overseas... and even for the lucky ones NOT dealing with these, we deserve at least a SHRED of substance in our political dialog.

And it is insulting to every woman who has ever faced discrimination -- if the McCain campaign cared about discrimination, why did McCain vote against the Fair Pay act?

Let's talk about LILY LEDBETTER if we want to talk about discrimination. And McCain's despicable vote. I am so angry about this lipstick BS -- GET REAL AND STOP INSULTING WOMEN WITH THIS DISTRACTING NOTHINGNESS!

McShame: we got real issues to deal with!

Despicable.

The media need to get over their Palin-infatuation real fast, because they are losing focus, just like they did during Kerry swiftboating when they did no fact-checking or reporting beyond horse-race reporting. Shame.

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Kathy, San Antonio, Texas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:19:44 GMT

Just like Obama said negative negative from the republicans.. when will this nation wake up to the Karl Rove antics.. we never talk about the middle class.

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paula trevizo palm desert, ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:19:59 GMT

YES YES OF COURSE MSNBC AND CNN THEY ARE THE KINGS OF DIRTY POLITICS NO WONDER OUT OF CONTROL KITH O MOTOR MOUTH CHRIS M ARE LUCKY THEY DIDN'T THEIR SORRY ASS'S KICK OUT OF THE STATION BIG SHOTS CIRCLE THEY DID HILLARY UNDER NOW ARE TRY FOR SARA PALIN SORRY IS WON'T WORK WE WOMEN ARE MAD AS HELL!!!!!!!!

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Kristian O — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:20:50 GMT

Where is November 4th? I go something I need to do.

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TruePatriot — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:21:18 GMT

Palin is refers to herself as a pit bull with lipstick, and now McCain/Palin are using the song "Barracuda" at their rallies (though Heart has made it clear they do NOT support McCain/Palin). If you look up the word “hypocrisy” in the dictionary, you will see a photo of this duo.

As a side note, after eight years of Bush-speak, please people, don’t make us sit through McCain’s speeches and Palin’s shrill voice, please. Holy cow, I was just listening to Bush, and he's starting to sound good in comparison.

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twocanpete — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:21:26 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
I've also heard that quite a few pigs were very offended. P.S. I'm making a list of Palin lies and looking for help in finding the biggest whoppers.

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Renata, Fort Sill Oklahoma — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:22:36 GMT

An apology for what? The Republicans owe Obama an apology for crying sexism all the time. I don't care if Obama was referring to Palin or the the McCain/Palin ticket in general I am a woman and I loved the line. I think Palin's mouth is dripping with so much pork grease that it is a joke for her to say that she is against pork. After some of the stuff that has come out of the McCain I could care less about Sarah Palin feeling offended by this comment. This lady told Hillary to stop whinning and she should to. Next time Obama hit her once and hit McCain three times.

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Leanna B, Boston MA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:22:46 GMT

Obama was making a point that not everything is what people say it is. The Republics are claiming they are going for change but they are not. He is also correct in saying that their first claim was to experience now it is change...
Besides Palin referred to herself as a pitbull during her speech I don't see people upset that she referred to herself as a know vicious animal that can't fully be trusted even when trained.

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Anna, Memphis, TN — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:23:25 GMT

Excuse me, Mr Murray. Did you watch the footage of Obama's unfortunate quip before you wrote your biased article? His audience (some standing to cheer) certainly appreciated his lipstick reference and he paused for their applause before continuing.

I do realize this is politics which does get ugly at times, but do your readers the honor of possessing at least a modicum of intelligence (if you can stretch that far) and admit that Obama just made himself appear immature. He's more suited to recess with the other little taunting boys at this point than the presidency.

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S. Bryant, Louisville, Ky. — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:24:41 GMT

Obama is clearly losing it. His hand wringing and name calling, now referring to Governor Palin as a pig (ok, before you argue he didn't mean it that way, do you think he was referring to McCain wearing lipstick?). The house of cards, built by the media, is falling apart. In so doing, the nation is being saved from a young man with no savvy, experience, or understanding of what it takes to become an executive.

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j beasmore — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:25:22 GMT

I grew up in a family in which all were democrats, not leftists! You people at MSNBC are leftists. The way I can tell is very simple. A group of us in college back in the 1950's came up with the following characteristic of liberals and leftists. You always talk like someone with a paper anus sitting on a timebomb.

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Dave, Ohio — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:13 GMT

I am so sick of these Rove tactics! The bottom line is that McCain has nothing to offer to the voters in this country! Anything to not have to deal with the REAL issues in this country. That's sad. And by the way , why can't Gov. Palin answer questions from the press. This amazes me. She is running for VICE PRESIDENT!!!! She can't talk to the media?? Can you say LIGHTWEIGHT???

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Mark Thieme — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:15 GMT

I am truly sorry.

That there is anyone in America shallow enough to vote for John McCain, the over-the-hill crash test pilot and faux hero, just because of what one of Sarah's neighbors in the great metropolis of Wasilla, AK, calls the "babe factor."

Sorry indeed.

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Paula Collins, Winter Springs, Florida — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:23 GMT

I am so dissapointed in how McCain/Palin are trying to defind their place. I have watched many of Palin's speechs and am not impressed by any of them. Okay so she is pretty but what does that have to do with the issues. At least Hillary speaks with authority and intelligence. Palin well I am not sure where she is going with this nonsense. I am leaning even more so towards Obama and feel that he needs to just keep focused on what matters. Get us out of this mess.!!

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Mcainwinsbig — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:50 GMT

Did OBOMBER derail his campaign?? How could he be going to the twin towers tomorrow afet having cocktails at a domestic terrorists home...unreal...u whackos.
Hey Joe...does Amtrak even go to Alaska....your a real Washingon outsider...you...silly.

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JJ, Cincinnati, Ohio — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:28:28 GMT

Sounds like Sarah is "whining". Typical Karl Rove tactics. It appears that the republicans have nothing to say -- again -- politics as usual from their side. Where's the change? Hopefully people won't fall for this stuff -- again -- or our country will be in big trouble.

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Get a Life GOP — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:28:32 GMT

Because she wears lipstick this is about her? Someone's a little conceited, don't ya think? Next the McCain camp will claim that supporting better schools is a slap at Palin's crappy education. Or that improving healthcare is a slap at McCain's age and infirmities.

Or that investing in cures for birth defects is a slap at her kid. Oh, wait, they already went there. . .

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Erica R., Dothan, AL — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:28:49 GMT

Palin quote:
"Explaining how she got her political start at the PTA level, Palin told the RNC crowd: "I was just your average hockey mom. I love those hockey moms, you know, they say, what is the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick."

I ask what the difference is here between what she said and what he said. A tail? A snout?

Give me a break!

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Susan L., Redmond, WA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:29:23 GMT

Why does John McCain hate Sarah Palin so much that she thinks she's a pig? I mean, Barack Obama didn't even mention Sarah Palin, but McCain automatically assumed that the pig comment was directed at Sarah. Why would he do that if he didn't think that that was a way to describe her? I mean, it's probably just a memory lapse to the time that he referred to Hillary Clinton that way in regards to her health care initiatives. He meant to call a woman a pig by what he said, so he just assumes that Obama must have meant that, too.

What a silly old Sexist John McCain is!!!

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coach — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:30:12 GMT

There they go again. Once again the Republicans don't talk issues just act like hypocrites. No surprise. What is a surprise is they demand an apology for Palin when they were really talking about McCain. Guess he doesn't merit one and this confirms it really has become the Palin McCain ticket.

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Megan, Madison, WI — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:30:17 GMT

Oh my god. Poor fragile Palin. What happened to the Barracuda? "Lipstick on a pig" is a phrase as old as my Great Granny, and it's not a sexist remark. It's no more sexist than the phrase "the pot calling the kettle black" is racist. Once again we are confronted with the ignorance and cowardice of the GOP. The fact their their leader, John McCain, used the same phrase not so long ago proves that they are being hypocritical. It wasn't sexist when McCain said it, and it's not sexist now. They should get no apologies, and should instead apologize to US for trying to pull this stunt.

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:30:41 GMT

The only disgrace I see is John McCain who has bowed to the politics of dirt and not the straght talk express. His campaign is a disgrace to fair talk, to honorable politics. He shames the legacy of Lincoln

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Kathy, Washington DC — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:31:03 GMT

The McCain campaign is the sleeziest, slimiest bunch of liars, crooks, and practitioners of gutter politics I've ever seen. And these cronies responsible for developing and crafting these attacks will be rewarded as appointees in a John McCain Administration. Looks like Sarah Palin would fit right in with this crowd -- a pitbull with lipstick --dangerous and rabid. Embarrassing to our country.

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Terry, Chicago Illinois — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:31:30 GMT

This is just another way to avoid talking about the critical issues that face this country. Maybe someone should ask McCain to apologize to Hilary Clinton since he said the same thing to her. I just don't get it. Why aren't we asking all the candidates, not just the Democrats, to give us specifics as to how they are going to fix this country. I am beginning t think that Palin is a hologram.....

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NoPalin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:31:43 GMT

Actually I don't believe Senator Obama does owe an apology. This pig puts her lipstick on....

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Brian NJ — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:32:15 GMT

When you have no new ideas you resort to lies. Not so much lying about your opponents but lying about yourself. Even though I would not vote for McCain at least I had respect for him. The operative word being "had". How low will this man go in order to fulfill his dream of being President? Country First my ass!

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Mike (Baltimore,MD) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:33:21 GMT

Come on First Read, you're one of the only news outlets that calls out McCain/Palin lies, distortions, and smears. Let's call out the McCain's campaign for blatantly playing the gender card.

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Linda Hill, Seattle, WA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:33:35 GMT

The media and those of us who want and demand the truth should not stand for McCain keeping this running mate behind his skirt. Palin made the decision to join the national stage and she needs to be held to the same standards as all the other candidates have been held too. Enough! Enough with all these claims of sexism. If Palin wants to play in the big leagues, then she needs to take the hits just like everyone else.

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Lipstick-Wearing Pig, Utah — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:33:45 GMT

OH WOW!! Honestly, team McCain needs to suck it up and take a punch. Senator Obama's remarks are totally fine, and McCain just can't handle the fact that his games are being played back at him. Please, Jane Swift, get a life and stop picking these pointless little fights. All is fair in love and politics.

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Maureen, Detroit Michigan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:36:35 GMT

Oops. I'm sorry. This must be the LIBERALS ONLY page. Oh, no. It's MSNBC. Sorry, my unbiased CONSERVATIVE comments/opinions will not be shown here. The obvious question is. . .not one of YOU can connect the "lipstick" remark to Palin's first speech?? Right. There's no connection. It was just an innocent remark by Obama. Who are you people?? Nevermind. The word desperate comes to mind. We'll see in November.

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Mary, Abrams WI — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:38:02 GMT

So she as a woman wants equal everything that a man gets but when it is dished she crys sexism. HMMMMMM!!!
Can't take it get out of the Kitchen. Maybe it wasn't aimed at Sarah, she is really not the one running for President.

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AlaskanMom, Anchorage, AK — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:38:35 GMT

Obama don't you even consider this apology BS. As a woman, a smart American and an Alaskan, this use of the sexist tag is OUT OF HAND and only a DISSERVICE to the advancement of women. Sarah Palin can stand up for herself, for one thing.
FOR ANOTHER, McCain NEVER stood up to the lady who called Hillary a "b_ _h", he laughed. He didn't have a problem advertising his own wife for a topless contest, and what about him saying he was going to run an HONORABLE CAMPAIGN?
The latest ad from them is nothing short of character-attach garbage. You look desperate John, it's sad.

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Texas Democrat — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:38:35 GMT

"Now you know why woman are running to vote for McCain. These cheap shots by Obama and his campaign staff are getting Olbermann-este. Inpendents know the score -15 point lead now for Obama. Keep it up Obama. Keep it up. " Poll Sitter

You're kidding right? This was in no way directed at Palin and if the so called Truth Squad had any real truth to put out about Palin they wouldn't need to resort to below the belt tatics such as these. Jane Swift is reaching. And as time goes on I can forsee them reaching even farther.

I do have one question. Why didn't they have a problem with the fish comment? It's ok to say Palin is a fish wrapped in paper but not a pig in lipstick? You can have it one way or the other or not both.

Let's talk about the real issues and stop hiding Palin from the media or having her regurgitate the same speechs over and over to the curious crowds that flow out to see her and McSame.

I think I'm just got to say, thanks, but no thanks to Gov. Sarah Palin. Hey Jane, I can't wait to see what you and your little Truth Squad come up with next.

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American Voter — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:38:54 GMT

Torie Clarke -- Ass't Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs from 2001 to 2003 (under Sec. Rumsfeld) and an advisor to Sen. McCain at the time of the Lincoln Savings & Loan scandal -- used "Lipstick on a Pig" (Free Press, 2006) as the title for her memoirs.

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NoKoolAid — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:39:09 GMT

Give Obama a break. You know how Muslims treat woman. He was raised that way.

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Olivia, Seattle, WA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:39:22 GMT

i guess he should have said "you can polish a turd and it's still a turd"? please, mccain, find something substantive to whine about. you are making all of us look silly.

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Blue collar Bob — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:39:39 GMT

He called her a pig. The pig is his devil. He won't eat ham at Easter. Don't vote in the sleeper cell.

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Fred Va. Beach Va — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:40:29 GMT

Is Rachel M. really Keith O. in disguise?

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BMS in NC — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:40:48 GMT

McCain said THE EXACT SAME THING last year. I swear to god the man thinks we are a nation of imbeciles. Give it a rest, and give us a break. And while you're at it, give us your VP candidate so we can find out who she really is.

"As far as I know, she is the only one of four presidential candidates and vice presidential candidates who wears lipstick," Swift said.

Yeah? Well, as far as we know she is the only one of four presidential candidates and vice presidential candidates who

a) has refused to answer a single question
b) is unable to campaign alone
c) cannot be further than 2 feet from her handlers
d) picks her interviewer when she finally speaks
e) is hiding behind her family and using them as distractions to keep the focus off the issues
f) lives in a bubble, "no press allowed"

Here's another expression they won't like: the american people will NOT buy a pig in a poke this time. Yeah, that's what I said. We won't buy a pig in a poke even if it IS wearing lipstick.

People are losing their jobs. Their healthcare. Their homes. Their LIVES.

Prove you care, McCain. Prove you still have some honor. Prove you put country first, not campaign.

Debate the issues that matter to the people. Tell us what you're going to do for the people.

If Palin can't stand the heat, she needs to get out of the kitchen. I am a woman, and I don't know a single woman who thinks she needs "protection" or thinks she should be treated with kid gloves.

You're a pitbull? Prove it - meet the press - or get lost.

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CS - Spencertown, NY — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:42:50 GMT

This is a direct result of our society being thoroughly uneducated. Lipstick on a pig is a common expression. People who do not understand that are simply stupid. McCain surrogates are preying on that fact.

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TIM, WISC — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:42:52 GMT

John McCain about a year ago talking about Hillary's healthcare plan:

I think they put some lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig,” he said of her proposal.

But I suppose just like with the bridge to nowhere and the jet on ebay, they wont let the facts and the truth get in the way of their total BS. They think if they just repeat something enough times people will believe it......and there are a lot of suckers out there just eating it up.

Palin/McCain have taken lying and deciet to a whole new level in the past couple weeks.....even Bush doesnt compare anymore. I honestly would rather have another 4 years of Dick Cheney than Sara Palin

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I want PROOF — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:44:15 GMT

As tired as we are of hearing about Mccains POW record, America is just as tired of hearing this 90% agreement record that Mccain has with GWB. If I hear this one more time I'm going to ask for proof on all policy's he's agreed with and all policies he's dis agreed with. Without any concrete proof his 90% is just a made up # and therefore just another Obama lie.

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Dale S., Parker, CO — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:45:16 GMT

This poor, pathetic little wiener went from a Goldwater wannabe to this laughable embarrasment he has become. If this country ever hopes to end this kind of politics, people need to wake up and send a final verdict to McPalin-we don't want any. If not, you have to live with the trash you elected.

After 8 years of this useless, moronic Fratboy, haven't you Repugs learned a single thing? If there is any justice left in America (VERY debateable) these 2 despicable creatures will be dropped into the nearest dumpster on Nov. 5.

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Dipsy, Franklin, WV — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:45:34 GMT

What I want to ask Sarah Palin is if it is possible to "pray away the gay"
does she think I can "Pray away the gray" caused by the past eight years of Rove-engineered politics.