Sarah On Hillary: Then And Now
Speaking with Charlie Gibson in part 3 of her interview, Sarah Palin had some nice words for Hillary Clinton:
“I think he [Barack Obama]’s regretting not picking her now, I do. What, what determination, and grit, and even grace through some tough shots that were fired her way — she handled those well,”
But at a Newsweek forum in August her words about Hillary weren’t so glowing:
Newsweek: Sarah Palin you are a Republican and a conservative one at that. It’s unlikely that you and Hillary would agree on too many issues. But, yet, as a woman, chief executive-someone who’s been through the grinder-when you look at the coverage and you listen to the conversations, what do you see?
Sarah Palin:I think she does herself a disservice to even mention it, really. You have to plow through that and know what you’re getting into. I say this with all due respect to Hillary Clinton and to her experience and to her passion for changing the status quo. But when I hear a statement like that coming from a women candidate with any kind of perceived whine about that excess criticism or a sharper microscope put on her, I think, man, that doesn’t do us any good. Women in politics, women in general wanting to progress this country, I don’t think it bodes well for her, a statement like that…Work harder, prove to yourself to an even greater degree that you’re capable, that you’re going to be the best candidate. That’s what she wants us to believe at this point. So it bothers me a little bit to hear her bring that attention to herself on that level.
GOP pandering for votes… why is this news?
September 12th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
oh she was offering an honest critique.
at least this lady speaks her mind . obama speaks what his Rasputin wants him to say
And also quite unlike Alan. if Alan wasn’t spoonfed by the propaganda machines of TP , HP, DK, MM , he would have nothing to say
September 12th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
When will Sarah Palin be allowed to be Sarah Palin?
The ABC interview — easy to see the whole thing was totally scripted.
I can’t wait to see the real Sarah — THEN we’ll have fun!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
i saw this clip o n social issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGft5zNurFY
I like her answers. the editing by ABC is annoying though you can tell they are cutting off what she says
As evidenced by Allan when the media does this it is usallly to make her look bad…. so I’m adding ABC to this list of untrustworthy media
September 12th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
According to Palin, Hillary standing up for herself (& other women as well)against sexism in the campaign will “hold women back.” Did she REALLY say that?
This is just more evidence that Sarah has a very different (buzz-arre)way of understanding the struggles of women. More Roveristic Logic!
Can we trust her to support equal pay for equal work? …or to fight against sexual harassment of women in the military/work place? I don’t think so!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Looks like the Left’s campaign of hate is really paying off…keep at it
A potential shift in fortunes for the Republicans in Congress is seen in the latest USA Today/Gallup survey, with the Democrats now leading the Republicans by just 3 percentage points, 48% to 45%, in voters’ “generic ballot” preferences for Congress. This is down from consistent double-digit Democratic leads seen on this measure over the past year. …
The positive impact of the GOP convention on polling indicators of Republican strength is further seen in the operation of Gallup’s “likely voter” model in this survey. Republicans, who are now much more enthused about the 2008 election than they were prior to the convention, show heightened interest in voting, and thus outscore Democrats in apparent likelihood to vote in November. As a result, Republican candidates now lead Democratic candidates among likely voters by 5 percentage points, 50% to 45%.
If these numbers are sustained through Election Day — a big if — Republicans could be expected to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives
September 12th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Dear Alan
I was a Hillary supporter like you! Only difference is I supported Hillary because,she was a woman and a mother ( I am a RN, not very educated). Hillary’s issues are Democrat party issue. Some issue I did not support. Now, I support Sarah because she is a woman and a mother. However, she support republican party issues. Some, I do not support. I am very proud of Hillary and Sarah. They are different. They are different party members. Two thing they have in common. 1) They are hard working woman and 2) they are mothers. To me, it is huge. Did Sen. Obama made a mistack? I do not know. It is very difficult to nominate a woman for President or VP in USA. It is not even 100 years that we got voting privilage. I am personally very greatful to Sen McCane for giving a woman a chance.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Alan,
My aunt was a huge Hillary supporter, and she is disgusted with Sarah Palin and will not vote for McCain. She would rather vote for Obama she said.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Mary, darlin’, Who in the hell is trying to get you to work for less money than a man? Please enighten us.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Are you for real Allen? I have never seen you more obnoxious then the last few weeks. Seriously. I always thought you had good arguments to Sean’s opinions. You now are one of THEM. The MSM is all over everything, EVERYTHING, that comes out of Sarah Palin’s mouth. How can you really say that is fair? We all need to educate ourselves and vote as we see fit. I’m sure you will find something wrong with that comment too.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Can we trust her to support equal pay for equal work? …or to fight against sexual harassment of women in the military/work place?
I think there are a number of issues that women would claim to be “Women’s Issues”. I think that Sarah breaks for all of those issues but a couple. In fact, in my experience in talking to folks, the only one she does not break for is her Pro Life stance. That stance alone hardly makes her an opponent to women!
Touch off topic, but I am watching H&C tivo and I see where Alan is questioning the whole earmark thing. I have a question:
September 12th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Hillary needs to respond to what Sarah Palin said….she responded very forcibly when Barack said something she didn’t like….I’m not talking about having a ‘cat fight” or anything, just being Hillary. The problem with my Party is they stay too high above the fray…..they should get after it!!!
September 12th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Sarah Palin is so stupid. She made a complete a** of of herself during that Charlie Gibson interview.
I hear she’s going to be interviewed by Sean Hannity next. I will not even take her performance seriously there. You know he will be so easy on her; will probably discuss with her beforehand what he will be asking her.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
The thought of this woman being the VP scares me. That is how unknowledgable she is. It is so clear she has no idea what she is talking about regarding international issues!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
It is so clear she has no idea what she is talking about regarding international issues!
And Obama? Does he know?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Sarah Palin plays the victim stance card so well in her relationship with the press. I bet Sean Hannity will enable Sarah to stay the course.
September 13th, 2008 at 12:52 am
AND OBAMA ? DOES HE KNOW ? (what he is talking about regarding international issues ). . .
Last time I checked, wasn’t it Obama the candidate-yes the candidate BARACK OBAMA who had a highly received meeting to those dignitaries overseas ? !
If he can get their attention and all–and HE WAS NOT EVEN THE ELECTED PRESIDENT, YET …
‘Nuff said !
September 13th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Just a couple thoughts: Has anyone ever considered that Hillary Clinton did NOT want the VP nomination? Doesn’t anyone realize how much more effective she can be in the Senate? She will have now, the most powerful voice in the Democratic party!
On Palin..a fast rising star, and we all know what will happen..phttt..and there she was, gone. My teeth hurt when she opens her mouth about ANYTHING, thank God for mute button. And someone PLEASE tell her that it’s not EYE-raq and EYE-ran!
McPow and McPuppet, what a scary combination for the White House.
Be very afraid.
September 13th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Danielle,
Charlie Gibson was constantly trying to trip here up. He also got lost in his questions. As far as the Bush doctrine goes there is no answer because there are four opinions of the doctrine. Charles Krauthammer is the one that first mentioned the bush doctrine. I googled it and Charles Gibson was wrong in what he thinks the Bush Doctrine is. There is no single meaning of the Bush Doctrine. In fact, there have been four distinct meanings, each one succeeding another over the eight years of this administration — and the one Charlie Gibson cited is not the one in common usage today. It is utterly different.
September 13th, 2008 at 7:41 am
If he can get their attention and all
He had tea with some people in Europe, hardly “International Experience”.
This from the man who claims that
September 13th, 2008 at 9:56 am
For the life of me, I don’t understand why the righties come on this site. And some of them do visit here on a daily basis. I tried going to Michelle Malkin’s site once and was so repulsed by their right wing hatred, I could only take about 5 minutes of their blather. I like this site, where I can communicate with my fellow liberals. Birds of a feather flock together, so why do the birds not in our flock come here? :)
September 13th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Alan
I have some stuff i would like to get off my mind. It would be fine if we elect a women as vice president, I have no problem with that however I think we need to start asking the American people some questions. First i think we really need to ask that God forbid if something was to happen to either Obama or Mccain, who would we really want to face leaders like Putin, Iran, North korea, and other. Palin, or Biden? Put gender aside and ask this question. Next we need to ask the people if they believe that women should be aloud to serve in combat arms. If palin is elected a vice president and something was to happen to mccain, she would be commander in chief. If that was to happen then how can we say that a women can be commander in chief and not a grunt on the ground, or a tanker in a tank. It seems like we want to talk about a black man running and racist, or a women running and sexism. but we dont want to think about some serious issues. Not all countries are as gender friendly as our. I worry that phalin will not be taken as serious. I may be proven wrong and I hope i am but I guess only time will tell. If you feel im being sexist im sorry that was not my intent, I just worry about this
thanks
JJ (Indiana)
September 13th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Alan
I would like to clarify the part where i was talking about commander in chief. I believe that a women could be a great commander in chief, there has also been men with no military experience that has led the army. There are alot of women out there that would be taken serious. I just hope that if elected she is one of those women. I only wish i knew what it would take to bring the people of this country back together, instead of pulling us apart with these elections.
JJ
September 13th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
“Looks like the Left’s campaign of hate is really paying off…keep at it”
I’ve just seen McCain’s new campaign ad just dripping with vile hatred and lies. It was quite disgusting, but expected, from the right. So far, McCain is ahead in the polls because of his lies and hatred. If he’s elected (legally), it will prove to the world that the U.S. is a nation of complete idiots to vote for another 4 years of Bush.
September 13th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I don’t understand why the righties come on this site.
Doesn’t suprise me.
who would we really want to face leaders like Putin, Iran, North korea, and other. Palin, or Biden?
I really think that you need to include Obama in that questionable list of candidates. He hasn’t done anything that stands out as core experience lending itself to the Presidency.
If that was to happen then how can we say that a women can be commander in chief and not a grunt on the ground, or a tanker in a tank.
There are many women who command National Gaurd troops.
September 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
This country was liberal way before anything else. Conservatives took over and now look at the mess we’re in. Palin better tell her hairdresser to make the real strands of her hair come out.
We need smarter and better politics in Washington so therefore I will be voting democrat this November.
September 13th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Why is Palin lying through her teeth. It’s horrible. She is really not accredited to do anything. I, as a mother of 2 really dont feel safe and secure having her as a vice president, especially as a president.
I think she really is that bridge to nowhere. I felt safer with Hilary.
I guess I will be still voting Democrat this November. And if we vote republican again and we’re still paying high taxes and higher gas prices….it is all going to be our fault. Us as Americans will be shooting ourselves in the foot and we’re going to realize too late that this was our final warning. =(
September 13th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
well i see we’ve got another fantastic interview from sp. go back to moose skinning! or better yet, go back to alaska and look at russia, so you can learn more foreign policy!HEAVEN HELP US!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:47 am
southern girl lib,
I didn’t know that only liberals could come to this site…I thought it was open to everyone. You know the freedom of speech thing?
September 14th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Donna,
I think you better go back in history. Did you ever hear of the WHIGS?
September 14th, 2008 at 6:27 am
pino,
We come here because we have the right.
September 14th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Dear Alan
I am a Hillary supporter. Sarah is correct about our kind. We faught all our lives for every thing. Yes! We do get vicious criticism if we are different than “the Norm.” Bob Marlie said in his song “get up stand up and do not give up the fight.” He did not write it for “black men only.” He wrote it for us women too. I am proud of both of them Hillary and Sarah. They both are fighters in different way.
Sarah can not be “Puche’s pilot” because she is a woman. Even those days it was a man’s world. Can you immagine a “woman” is Crsifying a man?
September 14th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
“McPow and McPuppet.” I love it. Maddie, you’re a stitch!
This part of Palin’s spew was so appalling: “But when I hear a statement like that coming from a women candidate with any kind of perceived whine about that excess criticism or a sharper microscope put on her, I think, man, that doesn’t do us any good.”
Right, better to duck out of the public’s sight for weeks at a time, than to whine about the press being a big bunch of meanies. Just stay holed up among your “supporters” and that way you won’t have to deal with reality.
If elected, she represents another 4 years of Bush/Cheney, clearly.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Well I hope the American are not so stupid to just elect McCain because of Sarah Palin. She shows that she knows nothing about leading this nation in time of crisis. She seems like she was very stressed in the interview with Charlie Gibson by struggling for answers and not just admitting i don’t know. God forbid if she have to take over as president. I am so tired of hearing the same old lines she’s presenting everyday concerning her family and being a hockey mom, you would think she’s running for some sports position. McCain guards her safely under his arms like a lost child. I wonder how she feels being the third choice pick and OH just because she’s a woman. Oh by the way what ever happened to the negative talks from the republican like “Hannity” when Sen.Obama didn’t come on a lot of interviews, this is showing they’re so protective of Palin because of her not showing enough experience to be the VP, but just a beauty to the eye of change for the conservatives. You definetly can’t compare her to Hilary. Palin knows she don’t have the experience she said it on one of her interview stating if she was asked to be VP she said she wasn’t ready why aren’t they showing that interview over and over and over “Hannity”. The repulicans were so shocked by McCain’s choice that they’re still in denial and trying to cover up for him. I think it’s time for mccain to let go of palin and show the world what’s she’s working with. Joe Biden summed it up right on point today and i know he will show palin where it’s at if the republican don’t take and hide her. Now the republican are saying that the media is not fair to Palin what about when they were making a big deal on everything negative concerning Michell Obama and everthing they didn’t aggree with her on where is the double standard since she’s a woman too or do this only apply to white women. Yes I’m and of the racisim shown to the OBAMA’S especially by HANNITY. I know her interview with him will be all soft and loveable.
September 15th, 2008 at 3:44 pm