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Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: pmcalk on September 02, 2008, 09:15:05 am Apparently, a big enough question that Intrade has begun trading on it:
http://www.intrade.com/jsp/intrade/common/c_cd.jsp?conDetailID=638242&z=1220368314433 Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 02, 2008, 09:22:08 am quote: pancakes??? She isn't going to withdraw. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: sgrizzle on September 02, 2008, 09:22:37 am Sell short.
If anyone is interested in buying the above I'm also getting ready to IPO "will monkeys fly out my butt" for $1. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 02, 2008, 10:13:55 am quote: I'll take a Put Option on that unlikelihood. [;)] Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 02, 2008, 10:18:56 am If her family needs her too, she will.
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: rwarn17588 on September 02, 2008, 10:19:20 am Holy crap.
Price started at 2, then went up to 18 in one day. It's settled down to about 10 now, but those numbers are like SemGroup in reverse. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 02, 2008, 10:26:56 am quote: Heh, that's funny I was just getting ready to post: "Just go the opposite of Tom Kivisto and you should be fine". Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: waterboy on September 02, 2008, 10:54:27 am Never gonna happen. And shouldn't happen. Not enough time for a suitable replacement and McCain would never yield to pressure like this anyway.
What do the polls say? I'm guessing its having little effect on them. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 02, 2008, 12:28:51 pm quote: So, an 18 year old boy knocked up a 17 year old girl. That's news? What next: Dog bites man. Same thing happened to Obama the Redeemer's mother, the Virgin Mary. His parents married on February 2, 1961. On August 4, 1961, at age 18, she gave birth. She was three months gone when the wedding nuptials were officiated. Now does THAT matter? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: rwarn17588 on September 02, 2008, 01:08:47 pm quote: Polls for Obama are going up. Gallup and Rasmussen both have him at 50 percent and over. The other recent ones I've seen have him at 48, 49, all with the margin outside the range of error. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 02, 2008, 02:30:09 pm quote: Ask former Presidents Al Gore and John Kerry about polls........ Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: rwarn17588 on September 02, 2008, 02:36:58 pm quote: Not sure what point you're making. Kerry never had a substantial lead in any of the tracking polls in 2004; nearly all of the polls favored Bush. For Gore, he was at best split with Bush on the polls. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: MH2010 on September 02, 2008, 03:03:38 pm The polls next week will be more on an indication of where both candidates stand.
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 02, 2008, 03:06:12 pm quote: You're claiming that Kerry was NEVER ahead of GWBush in the polls? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: bugo on September 02, 2008, 04:10:53 pm quote: JFK lead in exit polls, which were NEVER wrong (until this election.) The election smelled like fish then, and it still stinks of fish. And the fishy odor is coming from Ohio. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: rwarn17588 on September 02, 2008, 06:23:17 pm quote: In the polls I saw in the final weeks before the 2004 election, Kerry had a lead in about two polls, and Bush had a lead in about 20 of them. So, yeah, that's a poll trend that overwhelmingly favors Bush. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: tim huntzinger on September 02, 2008, 06:48:56 pm I think Geezer McPlugs should withdraw as Obama's VEEP and give that ticket a fighting chance.
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hoss on September 03, 2008, 07:29:19 am (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/1574576278_842b8978b1.jpg)
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 03, 2008, 07:37:05 am If they don't want people talking about the Palin family, why does the RNC and the McCain campaign keep sending out press stuff?
Yesterday they sent out press releases saying that the boyfriend is going to appear on stage with the pregnant daughter. They send out press releases and then appear angry that people keep talking about them...is that some sort of passive-aggresive campaign style? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 03, 2008, 07:47:24 am quote: The press can't help themselves. They've worked themselves up into a feeding frenzy, and, talking to themselves mostly, don't realize the pending public backlash. The campaign may be setting them up for a tsunami of sympathy for Gov. Palin. Watch the speeches tonite...... [:X] Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 03, 2008, 07:48:50 am You certainly have high hopes for her...
I am guessing the country will be less than impressed. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: tim huntzinger on September 03, 2008, 07:56:32 am quote: Country? Ha ha ha! This is about energizing the GOP base! And every indication is that she will draw out them crazy rabid right wingers ind DROVES. Country? Coattails! Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: guido911 on September 03, 2008, 08:45:37 am quote: Maximum smackdown on the media by Gingrich, for your viewing pleasure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGhy8LVwAo&eurl=http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2008/09/03/gingrich-slams-msnbcs-allen-concerning-palins-qualifications Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Chicken Little on September 03, 2008, 08:47:42 am quote:Why would the GOP base need energizing at this VERY late date? You'd think the strategy at this point would be to gravitate to the middle and attempt to peel away some of those Clinton voters. Not saying it will work, because there's no evidence that it is working at all. But there ain't enough base out there to get McCain elected over Obama. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: FOTD on September 03, 2008, 08:55:25 am She best not......book burners relative to Nazism.
Alaska (where she was mayor), who felt moved to let the world know what she's really like. FOTD received this link from one of my librarian discussion lists, so it highlights one paragraph from the letter regarding Palin's foray into book censorship at her local library. That alone sends the devils over the edge, as most of you know--and share with Lucifer. It's worth reading the whole letter through the link. Pass it along to your own pals. Here's the message: "While Sarah was Mayor of Wasilla she tried to fire our highly respected City Librarian because the Librarian refused to consider removing from the library some books that Sarah wanted removed. City residents rallied to the defense of the City Librarian and against Palin's attempt at out-and-out censorship, so Palin backed down and withdrew her termination letter. People who fought her attempt to oust the Librarian are on her enemies list to this day." From a letter written by a longtime neighbor of the Palin's in Wasilla.... http://www.andrys.com/palin-kilkenny.html Talk about extremists. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: tim huntzinger on September 03, 2008, 08:59:58 am Originally posted by Chicken Little[/i]Why would the GOP base need energizing at this VERY late date? You'd think the strategy at this point would be to gravitate to the middle and attempt to peel away some of those Clinton voters. Not saying it will work, because there's no evidence that it is working at all. But there ain't enough base out there to get McCain elected over Obama.
[/quote] Did you hear the deafening silence when Lieberman talked about immigration and campaign reform? The Base was ready to stand behind him with reservations. On C-span last night an AP reporter said that the convention was all farred up. This is going to be a national version of what happened in Muskogee earlier this year. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: guido911 on September 03, 2008, 02:40:40 pm HIGHLY UNLIKELY:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/03/video-meet-the-palins/ Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hawkins on September 03, 2008, 08:01:14 pm I think she should.
A 1st term female governor from a remote state whose delegates don't matter in the general election? Thats just suicide. How many delegates does Alaska offer, anyway? Seriously. And when it comes time to vote, how many Americans are really going to stomach the idea of a virtually unknown woman in her 40's with limited political experience being one heartbeat away from the Presidency? Remember, McCain ain't no spring chicken. You guys ever see the new Battlestar Galactica miniseries? The Cylons completely wipe out the colonies with a surprise nuclear attack, killing millions. After taking a count of who is left, remnants of the colonial government determine that the Secretary of Education (a woman) is the highest ranking official still alive, and hence becomes President. That is what I was reminded of when I heard about this. Mitt Romney would have been a much better choice. But it doesn't matter, McCain isn't going to win this election and he knows it. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Oklahomalady on September 03, 2008, 10:22:16 pm Get over it guys. She is running and people ARE going to vote for her. She knows just how to give a speech and dig a little dig in with humor.....just like us woman do![}:)]
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: USRufnex on September 03, 2008, 10:37:13 pm quote: That was then... Poll: Convention 'bounce' pulls Gore even with Bush August 21, 2000 http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/21/cnn.poll/index.html Poll: No 'bounce' for Kerry so far Bush and Democratic nominee still running neck and neck Sunday, August 1, 2004 http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/01/polls.bounce/index.html This is now... Poll: Obama gets post-convention 'bounce' http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-09-01-poll-monday_N.htm Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 03, 2008, 10:56:32 pm quote: Battlestar Galactica? I use Star Trek to help me make my political decisions. I've never seen so much disrespect hurled at an older, disabled war vet. By all accounts, McCain is in great shape. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 04, 2008, 08:31:07 am Huffington says Palin is just like John Edwards...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/03/mccain-camp-battles-natio_n_123696.html John McCain's presidential campaign is threatening a lawsuit against the National Enquirer over a print edition story the tabloid ran today alleging that Gov. Sarah Palin has had an extramarital affair with her husband's business partner. The allegation would normally be dismissed by political observers as the random musings of a supermarket tabloid -- indeed, the McCain campaign said as much in its statements on Wednesday -- except that the paper has built up a reservoir of legitimacy following its earlier reporting on the John Edwards affair. In a statement to the Huffington Post, a spokesman for the paper, who promised a larger report next week, tapped into that pool of quasi-respect. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 04, 2008, 08:38:01 am Heh, the National Enquirer publishes one story in the last 40 years which turns out to be true and now they suddenly have "credibility".
It's not surprising, the DNC's media minions have jumped onto a tabloid mentality in dealing with Palin. I'm really surprised you've jumped into the "tabloidness", RM, I expect more out of you. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 04, 2008, 08:47:16 am I posted it on TulsaNow from Huffington who posted it from the Enquirer.
Please post it on another blog so we can keep it viral. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: tim huntzinger on September 04, 2008, 09:03:29 am quote: If it goes viral, does pennicillen (sp) help? I do not believe the Nat Enq has ever been successfully sued, have they? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 04, 2008, 09:09:15 am quote: Carol Burnett succeeded. I think they have settled with a bunch of other celebs over the years, not sure if there have been any others which have gone all the way. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Gaspar on September 04, 2008, 09:26:25 am I like that these stories are showing up in the Enquirer and Huffington post. I hope to see more.
They rank up there with "Laura Bush Gives Birth to Alien Baby." When thinking people see these headlines they emphasize the desperation that the left is feeling. They have no meat and even the veg is frozen. Thanks to FOTDUD I have come to love the huffington post. It's a window into the minds of wild-eyed angry people. Today nearly every story is some form of outrageous grasp. Even the article on Biden persuing criminal charges against the Bushes if elected is false (he personally said it was nonsense this morning in an interview on Fox). As I predicted, Obama and Biden are beginning to shake off the media proxies that have helped them up to this point. They are no longer controllable and can only do harm. It's too late though, there is no way they will be able to divorce themselves, in the public eye, from the media outlets they have adopted. The storm is forming. They can no longer control their message. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Gaspar on September 04, 2008, 09:28:04 am quote: Sounds like you have something against women? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: iplaw on September 04, 2008, 09:35:18 am quote:Thanks for the laugh... Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hawkins on September 04, 2008, 02:22:47 pm quote: Is just a fact, no woman has ever been VP or President. Is the United States ready for one? Perhaps, if the qualifications are there. Hillary came close. But why does McCain think the public is ready for the first one to be a relatively young woman from a remote, sparsely populated state? She does not strike me as Presidential. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 04, 2008, 07:42:50 pm quote: She was a superstar last nite. Clobbered a Homerun out of sight. Did I mention she's still on the ticket as VP as on Friday, September 5........? Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 05, 2008, 08:50:47 pm quote: You must not know what "real change" looks like when you see it. I do. Vote for real change, Hawkins, not chump change. Democrats have paid lip-service to getting a woman in the White House. They knew they wouldn't win in '84 with Mondull/Ferraro. Once Hillarity got close, they c@ck-blocked her. McCain's got a legitimate shot. This will go down to the wire. The GOP has given Sarah Palin, by far, the best chance to be in the White House. Hillarity got knocked off in the playoffs. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hawkins on September 05, 2008, 10:04:42 pm I'll believe it when I see it.
I still think the Republicans are fighting an uphill battle this November. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Conan71 on September 05, 2008, 10:38:02 pm quote: I honestly think SCOTUS could decide it again- that close. McCain already had somewhat of a track record of bucking Bush's policies (i.e. tax cuts- that really cast him out in the party. He did finally relent though) and he did a very good job of, I don't know I'd call it distancing from the Bush admin, but he didn't act like the last 8 years have been rosy either and he drew contrasts as to what his admin will look like. Where they've got a hard road is energizing the younger voter. Unfortunately McCain lacks the kindly charisma even college students favored with Ronald Reagan. Personally, I feel as if Bush ran as a proxie for some unelectables in the GOP- like Cheney and Rumsfeld. At this point, it's not been a bed of roses, only history will tell how good or bad this last 8 years was. Personally, I'm ready to get it behind us. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: FOTD on September 06, 2008, 12:03:21 am It won't be close, Conan.
Landslide coming.[:D] Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 06, 2008, 05:23:27 pm quote: Someday, medical science expects to be able to transplant a CONSCIENCE. Suggest you apply in advance to get on the waiting list. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hoss on September 06, 2008, 05:35:48 pm quote: Wow, this coming from an apparent anti-semite, anti-muslim, anti woman-who-can't-bear children bear... (http://go-dl3.eve-files.com/media/0608/pot_kettle_black.jpg) Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Friendly Bear on September 06, 2008, 05:40:29 pm quote: I remember you're Mother thought she couldn't bear children. You were SUCH a surprise to everyone! I respect her even more carrying you to full term, especially after the results of her amniocentisis. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: FOTD on September 07, 2008, 11:51:57 am FB....hop a ride on the No Talk Express
Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: FOTD on September 09, 2008, 09:51:12 pm In Palin's Past, the Personal Got Political
An Aide's Affair May Have Become Grounds for Firing http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122092043531812813.html?mod=googlenews_wsj "Allies of Republican presidential nominee John McCain like to point out that his running mate is the governor of the largest state in the union. But at times, Alaska seems more like a small town, run by folks with overlapping professional, political and personal ties that can be difficult to untangle." This stuff makes it near impossible for her to be replaced. Dumbf*ckistan understands this type of vengance. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: waterboy on September 10, 2008, 07:37:46 am quote: Alaska only has 670,053 people as of 2006 census. That's roughly the size of OKC and Bartlesville. Imagine the complexity of her executive experience! (sarcasm). Interesting breakdowns of population demographics on the Census site. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: RecycleMichael on September 10, 2008, 07:54:53 am quote: You forgot the moose. They are probably democrats, though. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: iplaw on September 10, 2008, 08:01:00 am You can bet they don't support the second amendment...[;)]
You guys are hillarious. Keep up the good work! Within a month or so McCain won't even have to spend money on this election anymore. Title: Will Palin withdraw as VP? Post by: Hoss on September 10, 2008, 08:33:29 am quote: Warning! Danger! Warning! [:O] |