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Date: Fri. Aug. 29 2008 8:54 PM ET
In a surprise decision, John McCain has named 44-year-old Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate.
McCain made the announcement in Dayton, Ohio on Friday, calling it a hard-working city that deserved a vice president who would "stand on your side and not in your way."
He said he has spent months searching for the right candidate and described Palin as "someone with strong principals, a fighting spirit and deep compassion."
He said the little known governor and mother of five -- whom many media organizations are scrambling to learn about -- grew up in a working-class family, was a member of a union and is married to a union member and "understands the problems and hopes of working people."
"She knows where she comes from and she knows who she works for. She stands up for what's right and she doesn't let anyone tell her when to sit down," McCain said to thousands of cheering supporters.
"She's exactly who I need, she's exactly who this country needs to help me fight the same old Washington politics of me first and country second. My friends and fellow Americans I am very pleased and very priviledged to introduce to you the next vice president of the United States, Gov. Sarah Palin of the great state of Alaska."
Palin, a self-described former "hockey mom" introduced her husband Todd, a commercial fisherman, and four of her five children, including her youngest, a three-month-old. Her eldest son, who recently enlisted in the U.S. military and will be deployed to Iraq on Sept. 11, was not at the announcement.
She said she knew she had been chosen from a short list of qualified contenders.
"To have been chosen brings a great challenge. I know it will demand the best that I have to give and I promise nothing less," Palin said.
The governor who has made her name in Alaska by fighting corruption and standing up to powerful oil interests vowed to continue to stand up for what she believes in.
"It's always safest in politics to avoid risk, to sort of go along, status quo. But I didn't get into politics to do the safe things. A ship in harbour is safe, but that's not what it was built for," Palin said to raucous applause.
The former city councillor who went on to become mayor of her hometown in Alaska, was a dark horse contender for the job. She appears to have been chosen in a bid to help the McCain camp bring disaffected Hillary Clinton supporters into the Republican fold.
Palin was selected over other front-runner candidates for vice president, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and Democrat-turned-independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman.
McCain is expected to appear with Palin at two or more rallies in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri ahead of the Republican National Convention which begins Monday in St. Paul, Minn.
McCain's announcement of his running mate came on his 72nd birthday, and one day after his Democratic opponent Barack Obama brought 84,000 people to their feet with his powerful message of change.
Obama
After hearing of McCain's choice of running mate, Democratic nominee Barack Obama congratulated Palin.
He told reporters in Pennsylvania while he hasn't met her, Palin seems like "a compelling person" with a "terrific" personal story.
His comments followed remarks from his own campaign criticizing the Alaska governor. An Obama spokesman called Palin the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience.
The campaign later issued a release that softened their response, calling the choice of Palin "another encouraging sign that old barriers are falling in our politics," and an "admirable person."
McCain's announcement came the day after Obama accepted his party's nomination and stole headlines away from the Democratic campaign.
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I think he was pushed to take matters into his own hands. I have a teenage son and if he was involved with a drug dealer I would be furious and try anything to save him like this father did for his daughter. Why do police often say they can't do anything until it's too late? Whether it be a drug dealer or an abusive spouse, the police can't seem to do anything until something really bad happens. In this case they could have raided the drug dealers home and arrested him. The whole town knew what was going on in that house but yet the police chose to do nothing. Release this man and give him a medal for doing the right thing by his daughter. I can't wait to see the episode on W5, I will certainly be watching this one.
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Eckhart from Montreal...
said
Politicians do indeed have an effect on the more dramatic policies, like gun control, abortion and others big tickets that attract attention in the media. Extra, Extra, read all about it ……!
But can they change anything that is of importance for you and me ????
While the babble about cutting taxes, have some of you realize that banks are making record profits, month after months, and the big oil companies are not doing so bad either ?
Boy, I bet those in charge of those big interests must be pissing in their pants talking about how gullible we really are...
Because of our stupidity and laziness, we fully deserve what is happening to all of us....
We want entertainment, not content.... They are more than happy to deliver us clowns that will make us react, as long as we do not ask the real questions....
Big TV, 900 channels, two cars, multiple credit cards that produce huge monthly minimum payments, which represents almost only interests and minimal debt repayments…..
But, let’s not forget, we are entertained !!!!!!
Our kids will be really proud of us…..
Sad....
Ron in BC
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Tori
said
Someone who is different, who dares to stand up for the country and not for the rich but for the every day citizen who needs strong leadership.
It is just a dream, to have a leader to believe in.
Our elections are too short, primaries non existent and our choices below requirement.
J
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Keith, Halifax
said
Also Palin is a devout evangelical and McCain is towing the line. But Hillary supporters are overwhelmingly in favour of abortion rights and know that Republicans cannot be allowed to pick the 2 or 3 Supreme Court justices coming up in the next term.
Steve in Mtl
said
How does McCain's agenda differ from anything else the American people have put up with for the past 8 years? Where is McCain going to do something for ALL Americans? He won't.
Exiled is getting ready to experience another 4 years of stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.
Kudos to you, sir.
Kat
said
People keep saying they want change, well if that change includes higher taxes, military secrets given to the very people we're fighting, the disarming of our military, putting someone in the whitehouse who not only believes in islamic beliefs when are country is christian but also hates white people. If that is the change that people want, than our country is in alot of trouble; Our freedom is in alot of trouble.
McCain/Palin 2008!
outintheatlantic
said
Um, she was chosen by McCain as a running mate...she wasn't campaigning. Had she been running for the Rep. leadership who do you think would have won? Methinks not her!
Marc in Ontario
said
Try to keep up.
kerry cantle
said
To Robin the Hood, the world is unstable, it will require a tough hand to guide through the next decade, whether Dem/Lib or Rep/ conserv. Your comment about the right and the KKK, well let's hear it for those toereant lefties, Stalin, Mao etc. Extremism knows no bounds and come from all parts of society. Leftists can be as offensive and extreme as rightists. The political spectrum is not linear but a circle, and you far enough in either direction and end up at the bottom.
Your kind of attitude is what creates distorted discussions because they you make the assumption that the left is right and the right is wrong, by definition, as you say. That is intolerant, and it is not by ideology that left is more toerant, and I don't know where you would come up with that and shows you really don't know the different ideologies and the reality that all parties distort the idoelogy to get elected.
Robin "in" the Hood.. I like that!
said
Honestly, I think McCain will start WWIII if he wins!.. hence, he must not win. The right have been brain washed I'm afraid (or their brains washed away).
Concerning "Andy" the American .. the fact that you will vote is scary indeed and is what's wrong with US democracy I dare say. The only good vote is one that belongs to the well-informed, educated voter who can see their political smokescreens and lies for which Bush and Co. is an expert at. Obama's only fault is that he is too honest and generous an individual which, in US politics, usually is suicide.
Work4Americans
said
Say good-bye to manufacturing in Ontario by American companies.Ontario will become the old Newfoundland.
History in the Making
said
The first commenters came out in droves to bash Palin and McCain.
McCain made history today. The first woman vice president in America. This is true progress for women.
The president is the CEO and the VP is the assistant.
Dems have it backward. The have the assistant trying to be in the driver's seat.
Palin has a good background. Came into politics clean and climbed clean. Can't say that for Obama (Rezo, Ayers, and the list is goes on).
Obama completely blew it when he snubbed Hilary because he was afraid she would steal the SHOW from him.
Ron
said
Here is a short list of some notable soldiers that became president. I assume by your comments their presidencies were of no value due to their being used to take orders...
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Dwight Eisenhower
- John F Kennedy
- ronald Reagan
- Jimmy Carter
- Gerald Ford
- Lyndon Johnson
- Harry Truman
- Ulysses Grant
- Abraham Lincoln
- Andrew Jackson
- James Madison
- thomas Jefferson
- George Washinton...
The list goes on and on. Clearly these "yes men" were a bunch of un-influential lapdogs because they didn't start their presidential bids with as long a list of celebrities as Senator Obama - right?
The "non-partisanship" of the comments I see here makes me feel ill.
Vince M.
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McCain was polling more 10 points behind Obama a couple of months ago but has now they are evens at 43% and in some national polls he has inched forward of Obama. Adding this softer, younger side could be all he needs.
This promises to be an interesting election.
WMN
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Cecil
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Americans should be concerned that a relatively inexperienced politician (only 2 years as Alaska governor)could find herself in the White House as the most powerful person in the world. There were far more superior choices (Tom Ridge, Mitt Romney) and whether you like them or not, they are experienced.
The VP role is not some ceremonial job like the GG in Canada; you are second in line to the presidency. If the president dies in office, the VP takes over for the remainder of the term as president.
Jim Lad
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She gets my vote.
Or would if I had one.
Benny
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OneNation
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Obama refused John's invitation to a set of 20 townhall meetings prior to the conventions. The reason CNN relayed is that John is very good at these types of meetings ... debates. It is John's ever pressing townhall agenda that has to be paying off in Republican's surge in the polls, from double digit behind to dead even at convention time.
Whatever bounce Obama was looking for after his rock concert last night will be offset by Sarah Palin's addition to the ticket. In fact after the Republican convention, it will be interesting to see what the polls will say.
John and Sarah 2008
Shane Godhardt
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Houston_Eavesdropper
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1: He has caused division in his party
2: He has ticked off the women
3: He has too many Hollywood knuckleheads supporting him.
McCain made a smart, smart decision. Obama supporters are crowing that the "experience issue" is off the table, but many others remain for the voters. Also, remember Alaskas proximity to Russia adds some international awareness.
This choice will really annoy the frumpy Oprah worshippers, but they wouldn't vote for McCain anyway, LOL.
Ryan
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Mat W
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At what point did you hear Obama praising vigilante environmental programs that will drive American jobs to China and India even more? You people don’t even know what you want. Plus you don’t even have a President and you are comparing a Presidential candidate to a Prime Minister wannabe.
bj
said
So to all those Canadians that seem to have jumped on the Obama campaign train - be careful what you wish for, sometimes those wishes come true and you may not like the results!
Alberta Believer
said
Ontario the liberal province is about to be a have not province while Alberta and Saskatchewan the conservative provinces (based on their provincial governments and how they vote for MPs) are leading the country in economic growth.
In the US, the conservative south still has the best economy in the US while liberal California and the north east have the weakest.
The examples are clear, with Harper and McCain our economy nationally will mirror the Canadian west and the US south respectively. With Dion and Obama we'd start to look like Ontario and Massachusettes respectively.
Liberals don't do well with the economy because their ideas have been discredited by every major economist to date. In fact I can't recall a socialist economist out there left alone a left-wing economist who's won a Nobel Laureate in economics. Neither Keynes nor Gailbraith did, and they advised governments (badly of course). The first lefty economist whose ideas are adopted by an economy which does well will become a multi-millionaire due to speaking engagements, book deals and government contracts! You know what? I aint seen him or her yet!
The right is right, the left is wrong!
Jeff
said
Excellent post.Intelligent and balanced.
@Prairie Dog
(Americans) "vote with the realities of the world around them," do they? Like the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Or do you still believe, along with many Republicans, that those weapons will be found somewhere, somehow?
Who's really more in touch with reality, do you think? Conservatives in the States are more likely, by a wide margin, to discredit global warming, to reject the Holocaust, and to believe in creationism. Like our Conservatives here, who dismiss the science of the Insite facility, Republicans live in a make-believe world modeled on the past, not the future.
We are quickly running out of time to allow people stuck in the Conservative/Republican unreality to lead us anymore. They had their chance, and they blew it big time. The American economy is in desperate trouble (27 trillion dollars in debt), they are mired in a war they should never have fought, global warming is picking up speed, and their infrastructure is crumbling.
And they have the absolute nerve to say they have the experience to lead because they live in the "real world".
Oh please.
GHW
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Steve in Mtl
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Any way you slice this presidential campaing, its going to boil down to TWO factors for each campaign :
1) For the Democrats, all of those lower and middle class families who want change, want universal health care, job security, etc.... for the first time in a long time, those people and their families are going to the booths to vote, instead of sitting by the sidelines for another democratic hopeful to come along.... they know this is it and they will have to help win the democratic states, but.....
2) In saying that, seeing as the presidential voting is NOT based on the majority vote but instead a number of votes represented by each state, the Republican states that have kept the Republicans in office for the last 8 years are going to have to be largely overturned by Democratic voters in order to sway the vote to Obama's favour.
Despite all of the arguments and comments being posted on here, in November, those will be the two deciding factors.
And I wouldnt be surprised if the citizens of America who have had the LEAST amount of voice over the last 8 years, will finally be allowed to have their say and make that very change for the United States of America.
bobmac
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Alex
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People who support Obama just because he's younger and he's a more inspirational speaker definitely need to wake up. Commander-in-chief of the United States is a job that requires better qualifications than Obama has.
And besides, electing a pro-choice president like Obama would be another descent into an increasingly immoral society.
Exiled Canadian
said
I live in the U.S. now and have my citizenship and will vote McCain 100%. This is not a continuation of the Bush/Cheney policies. This is the choice that should have been made by Republicans 8 years ago. His choice of Gov. Palin is solid and will make a significant difference not only with the base of the party but the pro-life coalitions and women.
Obama may have the media glitz, but that won't wash with the Midwest as folks start to really look at the issues that will define the future. That's why the "feel-good" crowd in states on both coasts usually vote Democrat while the common-sense folks in the Midwest and South vote Republican.
All I hear is how Obama is what the world needs because he is soooo inspiring. He will change the world with the hope of prosperity so that all can live together in peace and harmony and will single-handedly convince all the bullies and dictators with his eloquence and yada, yada, yada....
When it comes down to it, all this rhetoric is hogwash when facing the realities of this world.
Wake up from your dream people.
IT Manager from Edmonton
said
On the topic of this article I think it's a brilliant move on the part of the Republicans. Here's only one reason why.
This takes all the posturing out of the dem's arguments that they are the only party of inclusion as I heard on the radio this morning Palin is a mother of 5 with 1 downs syndrome child. Let's see the Dems take a run at her now since they make it standard practice to attack anyone who is not a Liberal protected class. How will they handle a conservative female govenor who supports drilling in her own back yard.
The Republicans took a huge step to locking up 18 million votes today.
Alberta Believer
said
Robin in the Hood ... I dunno where to start with you. Where do you think the army gets its leaders? From the civilian world? You think civilians are trained to lead socliers in combat? There are night school classes for that??? No they're trained soldiers!
Just what do you think the army trains soldiers to do? Lead of course. If soldiers are in combat and their company or platoon officers and sergants die, you don't think that a soldier will pick up after them and lead the rest of the company or platoon? Soldiers have to lead or they and their comrads die!
The best leaders in any society are its soldiers because they unlike other leaders must lead by example or the troops don't follow and the chain of command breaks down and the mission fails.
No Robin you don't recall!
Craig
said
She has been a success in Alaska as governor and she is a proven leader.
She has experience in leading and she's young and influential and she would be a great Vice President.
Steve the Pundit
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As for this notion that Obama can "undo" everything that Bush did, reality check, people: the President can do precious little without the expressed support of both houses of congress and the Supreme Court. Bush did not send troops to Iraq; CONGRESS did. And unless congress agrees with Obama (assuming he wins; not the slam dunk you might think), they're not leaving.
Bush is one man; so is Obama. Neither is perfect, neither has all the answers. But this whole "left is good, right is evil" stuff has to stop; it's insulting, it's infuriating and, most of all, it's not true. How come, when it comes to Bush, nobody talks about all the additional money being sent to Africa to fight HIV? How come no one talks of "No Child Left Behind", designed to improve the educational opportunities for minorities? Or that, since 9/11, the number of major attacks against US citizens or interests, at home or abroad, is exactly ZERO? Because that would not support the notion that "left is good, right is evil".
Same arguement applies for Canada; but that's a post for another day...
mrso
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John from Fredericton
said
Obama will win the election and Sarah Palin as VP is going to doom McCain. Not saying she's the wrong person for the job, but American mentality is that only men are worthy to be president.
Perhaps Palin and Hilliary should go after the White House in 2016.
Dale Wilson
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Olga O. Pina
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Olga
Austin, Texas
Keith
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me
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vince
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Bush invading Iragi was brilliant. What a perfect way, to have the have the terrorist fight with your military, while keep the colateral damage in Iraqi. Brilliant. Remember that all but two (2) sitting democrats voted for war with Iraqi as well. Clinton sat around will Bin Laden declared war on the west in that famous news cast, and blew up the Cole, and other items. He sent some cruise missle to blow up an diserted terrorist training camp. It's hard to chase skirts and run a country at the same time. Young men have trouble thinking with their big heads, while they are busy using their little heads.
The democrats, and celebs are freaks, and should not be listened too, or held up for anything useful. Nor are Democratic supporters good for anything, but lies, lies lies.
brad
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Martin in NS
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bunny
said
She is speaking right now, and sounds great!
Canuck in Bellingham WA
said
It is sickening to see the political posturing on here; continuing to try to compare Harper to Bush. Saying it over and over doesn't make it so, and fortunately most Canadians realize that. I like Harper, think he is doing a reasonably good job, and hope he wins a majority.
McCain seems to be a decent sort, but the GOP has earned a major butt kicking that I believe Obama will provide.
And Palin? Alaska? Trying to steal Hilary fans? With a pro-life 44 year old? There goes his attempts to slam Obama on his experience.
I have been a big Obama fan for 2 years. I foresee the biggest Democrat victory in history!
RAV
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BB in B.C.
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Julie
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caroline
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David in Ontario
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McCain, Obama and "the other guy" were never governors of a state. GW was. Gov Palin is. Oh, you want change? You've got it! McCain just delivered
USWatcher
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young...
female...
extreme pro-lifer..
I doubt this person will impress anyone who would have voted for Hilary, but it might help fill in his gaps with the Christian right although in general this group considers women to be inferior to men so it may not.
John A
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She even stated in a CNN interview [prior to today] that she doesn't expect to be VP but maybe in a few years from now.
I can see many soft Republicans and undecided leaning towards the Democrats now.
I wonder how much of a conservative/right woman she is. If she isn't and we know McCain isn't, then the staunch hard conservatives will have a problem.
Rob Vic
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The only reason he would pick a Brand new Gov with no experience in anything except what she is doing now is to get women Democrats to vote his way.
I dont think women in the States are dumb.
They are smart and will see through this Smoke screen of change that McCain just adopted.
Whatever
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Kate
said
Finally. Real leadership. Real change.
Obama really missed a chance by not picking Hillary.
Reid
said
Claiming Obama is going to cream McCain shows you have zero understanding of Americans and their political thought process. If that was true, Obama would be leading McCain in the polls by 20%, not trailing by 2%.
There was no Obama bounce after he selected his VP. There will be little after the convention.
McCain has made a Rovian move by selecting Palin as his running mate. He is clearly going after the dis-affected Hillary supporters who said they will vote McCain rather than Obama. Something like 25% of her supporters.
McCain just won the election with this move.
Faramir
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markmac
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jcl
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Faramir
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George
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Bullies win battles, but they never win wars. Bullies get lots of attention but they never get respect. Bullies always end up making fools of themselves.
George Bush and Dick Cheney have proved it and McCain is headed in theat same direction.
Obama is our only hope to reduce the so-called threat of terrorism. The only hope to convice people around the world that the USA actually does care about something other than oil and power.
brenda
said
Way to go John McCain!
Dan in Regina
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Union Jack
said
What could you possibly mean by that? Concentration camps? A "Final Solution" to the liberal problem? I am often truly shocked and deeply frightened by some of the comments that appear on these and other boards, as they are so often the product of the most appalling prejudices.
It is so obvious tha the bulk of neo-con thinking does not reflect the ideals held by most Canadians, given that only 30% of the electorate voted for the CPC last time around.
You want less government and lower taxes? Ask the people of Walkerton, Ontario what they think of less regulation and "letting the market decide".
Personally, I am counting the days for Mr. Harper to call an election, as I cannot wait for this dark night of the Conservative government to end.
Richard Harrison
said
You Leftoids can tear her apart as much as you like.
She is a hockey Mom and hockey player herself, a hunter, a fisherman, and all for opening up Anwar in her home state of Alaska.
THIS is what we Americans want. Not some namby-pamby Harvard elitist who could not find even ONE person to get on stage with him last night to support his Great Gatsby "story".
MaggieB
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You cannot compare Palin to Clinton. Hillary is qualified and capable of holding the position of President.
This move can be compared to Walter Mondale's pick of Geraldine Ferraro; a woman who was not the best candidate and certainly not qualified.
The announcement this morning gives John McCain the spotlight for only today. Next week the attention will be on Gustov and possibly Hanna.
Scott M
said
What these naive people do not appreicate is that Democrat protectionist polices will hurt their provincial exporting economies (manufacturing and wood products ring a bell people?).
I being from Sask will be largely insulated as commodities are always needed.
So, I will sit back with amusement if the Democrats control all aspects of the government and wait for the complaints that it is our government's failures that caused this.
Canadian in Alaska
said
I honestly can't tell if I should jump for joy at Palin's nomination or cry in dispair.
Heaven help us all if McCain wins and then takes early forced retirement leaving us with Palin in charge... She's run the most dysfunctional administrations I've EVER seen in my life.
The only silver lining is at least us in Alaska will be rid of her.
Dwayne Moholitny - Edmonton
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Paul in BC
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Harper will lead us back into the past as he believes in the same ideology as Bush / McCain - his chest thumping , his economic policies, his diminished rights for women, etc.
For Chris, you must be living in a dream world if you think Harper is a small "l" liberal. He is trying desperately to pretend he is a liberal but if you heard his speeches as a Reform Party member you'd know his true colors (yes I've spelled it the American way as his hero is G.W. Bush).
Harper is more right wing than George W himself. So, please vote for anyone but Harper and we might to have a brighter future.
JDS
said
Obama's socialism will eaily be exposed. He sounds great, but he's an empty suit regurgitating old liberal ideas.
Hillary supports may warm considerably to McCain. Obama may have talked about the glass ceiling, McCain smashed it.
Steve in Ottawa
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jake165
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A right Wing Albertan- Canadian
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around OBH. What about his association with Ayers, who was part of the Weathermen.
At least McCain is standing up to those who
favour the industrialization of agriculture by saying, no more free lunch via hypersubsidizing.
Plus, I have more confidence in Wolfowitz
than Wilson or Plame.
Gumbee65
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MB
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Peter Rapsey
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If there is still a consideration of 2 choices, there is something wrong with the thought process of America. It is so clear to the World.
Wes
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Ian - Milton
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She has turned around Alaskan politics after 'fallen-from-grace' Senator Ted Stevens and she is highly esteemed as a women of good and strong moral values.
quion97
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McCain just hit a homerun,this lady is tough cookie.First a mayor of her town then Governor of her state. She has more actual experience in managing than left wing Obama.
The Democrats are floored my her nomination.
Mark
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Change? Exactly how are Mr. Obama's policies going to work? Long on promises, staggeringly short on details in my opinion.
Mr. McCain? An experienced senator and naval aviator who has chosen a female-anti-oil, family centered, working-class senator as his VP running mate?
....not a bad idea.
The simple-minded 'left' response that McCain is just another George Bush really don't justify any comment. That's just waaaaaay too easy.
Let the debates begin.
DWB
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John Palermo
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"Barrack makes me think of trying just a little more at being caring of others. He motivates."
Funny.
That seems to be what motivational speakers are all about. Not actually trying, but thinking of trying.
I'm the same way. But nothing really changes. The thought is nice though.
LS
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As others have said change can be good or bad. Nobody knows where Flash Obama really stands.
Chris D. in Winnipeg
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After all, whatever economic downfall occurs in the U.S., we are directly affected here in Canada.
Gail
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DD
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Go Obama!!
Ed
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GRIM
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McCain is a good guy (for the most part) I'm sure but a soldier does not usually make a good leader. Most soldiers I recall take orders. McCain should try to remember that.
What about Eisenhower? 5 star general and president.
It is very funny to note that the left of centre idiots try to say Harper is a lap dog of Bush but are willing to sell the soul of Canada and jump in bed with him before he is presidetn and before we see what the real policies and agenda will be.
All politicians sell what they need to to get elected. When in office reality sets in and you will see how unchanged the US will actually be.
OLD GUY IN CALGARY,BOB
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Adam
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John G
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P.S. A female, bright and young VP selection would indeed be a stroke of genius
GJay
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Rick in NB
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Meg
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Andre
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You can't feel sorry for Obama: he has run a campaign with lots of lotfy, empty speeches and has consistently avoided dealing with the issue of the shady characters he has associated with in the past.
Go McCain!
B. Gray
said
Bizzarre. But ok - vote Harper, I will. ;)
BWG
said
It's interesting how the Republicans choose a female VP running mate, but the Dem's who had the star female running mate, decided to choose someone else.
I think it's another move that will help sway those Hillary supporters over to the GOP. Smart move...
DRH
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You are incorect my friend. Conservatives are the same as Republicans & Liberals are the same as Democrats. All you have to do is look at the past. The "Shawinigan Strangler" never got along with Bush and the two couldn't agree on anything, which in turn resulted in numerous delays of red tape during their tenders with our dollar ultimately being held at around 64 cents during those times. Have you notice since Mr. Harper has been at the helm our dollar has risen dramaticly?
Nuf said.
Andy D
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Unless you've served in uniform and know what the day-to-day life is don't make comments like that. It just shows how ignorant you really are to anyone who knows.
MuskyBuck
said
I am no fan of either candidate because both represent American wants, which is the farthest think away from Canadian needs.
I made a bet with a friend back in May that McCain would win the election.
He and everyone laughed at me then. Now they aren't laughing anymore.
The reason is Americans are far too racist and small minded as a large population to elect anyone that isn't the color skin of the religious right wing, which is just over 50%.
These are the same group of blind fools that reelected Bush to a second term, when it was clear that the administration should have been facing war crimes.
Secondly, this move to name this Alaskan to VP impresses no one.
It clearly shows that McCain wants to take advantage of the Democrats inability to see Hillary as a VP, so McCain will play on this during the pre-election time...watch you'll see the ads making reference to the Republicans as being, 'more forward thinking, progressive etc etc'.
This poor woman out of Alaska hasn't been named for merit but as only a tool for the progressive vote.
She's already been labelled a Dark Horse, so it's clear why she was picked.
Sad politics all the way around I'm afraid.
Mike Johnson
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Obama's campaign is dead in the water anyway. And this will guarantee another Republican victory.
Let there be light!
Marcel
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MHR
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For record, I am hard-liberal Canadian with American husband.
Go McCain if he chose her. Obama remind me of Harper!!!!!
Big Bear
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Democrats & Liberals - People first, Business second
Republicans & Conservatives - Business first, People second.
Who do you support?
Crazy Jim
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The majority of votes in the US senate are unanimous. McCain actually frequently split on Republican bills and is noted for an “independent streak.” You are attempting to mislead people. Truth is not on your side. I have called you on it.
I encourage people to please do your own research before accepting these sorts of notions. Look for truth. As usual, there is a great deal of deception from the left.
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Greg in the Hammer
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Again you know not of what you speak and paint a distorted version of the facts to argue a point. And insult the intelligence of the US electorate in the process as if Canadians are somehow smarter at the ballot box. How do you explain 13 years of Liberal political stagnation, arrogance and corruption?
As far as soldiers not making good leaders, here are a few.
Winston Churchill: Royal Navy
Theodore Roosevelt: US Marines
Charles DeGaulle: French Army
John F Kennedy: US Navy
Dwight Eisenhower: US Army
Julius Caesar : Roman Legion
To name a few.
George Bush is the cause of ALL OF THE POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN THE WORLD ???????????
Lets see. Did he form El Qaida? No that was a creation of the Pakistani Intelligence service to foment problems for the Indians in the Kashmir region and was coopted by Osama and his crew.
Did he form and direct policy for Hamas ? Nope. Again a bunch of psychos that represent an ideological bent that would like to see Israel destroyed.
Did he install Ahmajdinajad (sp) into power in Iran, or Kim Jong Il into power in North Korea? Nope.
As far as the NAFTA "leak" as you call it. The Privy Council Office investigation determined that the Prime Minister was unaware of the source of the release of information. And in any event, it matters not. A US party nomination campaign does not run the Parliament or the government of Canada.
By its very ideology the left is FAR MORE INTOLERANT of dissent than the right. All you need to do is write, post or express a contrarian opinion at a gathering of "liberals" and listen to the shrill shriek of attacks begin. There is generally no room for debate, compromise or the open minded receipt of a differing opinion.
Sic. Mr Dions assertion that he "will not change one comma" of his Green Shaft.... I mean Green Shift, tax grab.... I mean environmental brainstorm. He's right, everyone else is wrong.
For all Obamas eloquent words about Change. He hasn't said word one about how he is going to do it.
Andy
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Thank God you only get to voice your opinion, but fortunately I am the one who gets to vote.
Go McCain
Obama for PRES
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And this woman IS... if something should happen to the old McCain!!
Besides this woman is married to big OIL!!!
Just more of the same!
this will do nothing for that sunken ship
Maybe they can orchestrate a cpple crisis around the world tho.The Bush adm is a pro at that!!
Allan Eizinas
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Republican John McCain has just announced that he has chosen Sarah Palin, current governor of Alaska, as his potential Vice President.
This means that when - sorry - if something happens to McCain then the United States would have a woman as President.
Michelle Obama might as well order some furniture for the White House.
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Jay from Ontario
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We need men like Harper & McCain for stability not wimpy wishy washy leaders like Dion & Obama. It's high time to put all the left wingers out of their misery.
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Rick in NB
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I really hope our American friends get the government that they need to dig themselves out of the hole that the Bush administration has left them in. McCain claims he isn't a BUSHMAN, but just listen to him. I mean listen to him when he can remember where he is and what year it is. Normally i don't strut around hailing victories before they happen. But Barrack makes me think of trying just a little more at being caring of others. He motivates.
From the comments we made about our pending election, i think, that i can safely say. We do not have a speaker in Canadian politics that can motivate people at the local pub let alone 75,000. How i wish that i could once again vote for a person that fills me with a sense of hope. Well anyway its a new century maybe God can bless us with a leader who cares about the people. Not the rich people & big business.
get real
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Chris
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A Canadian conservative is the equivalent to an American Democrat. I mean just look at universal health care, most american democrats dont believe in it. I am a canadian conservative, but sometimes I feel more liberal than those democrats.
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AH
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If Americans really want change, then elect Obama.
Go Obama!
Robin the Hood
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Obama is a leader anyday.
PrairieDog:
I'm amazed how 100% wrong you are... on each and every point except the very first! Wow I'm impressed! Americans are as much and apparently more influenced by sentiment when they vote... otherwise Bush would have never won the second election. Not withstanding the instability caused by twisted right wing policies in the Mid East the far right wants voters to believe the World is unstable so they can use the fear card to get back in power. The have no other ideological means. Yes, Bush is the cause of much if not most of the political instability in the World.
Most Bush bashers are not US bashers but then again, the extreme right have the tendency to label people anyway. McCain will NOT be President and Harper will NOT be PM (for much longer) if Americans and Canadians have any kind of intelligence and wisdom.
Harper did support McCain by leaking the NAFTA affair and he most likely would show his extremist side if he had the majority he dearly wants. By its very ideology the left is far more tolerant of others than the right... try to tell me that the KKK is left leaning! :) "Bunch of self serving pigs at the trough"?.. surely, you must be talking about "the enrich the rich the rich at the expense of everyone else" right wing here??! If so you are correct so I'll assume there was a typo. "If you don't agree with us, you are an intolerant extremist"... ah sounds like KKK talk again. Yeehaw!
Marcel
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GTA
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PrairieDog
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McCain will be President and Harper will be PM. I find it very hypocritical that the Libs and NDP go down to the US and support the Dems, but if Harper were to ever support McCain publicly he would be an extremist. Just shows exactly how "tolerant" the left is. Bunch of self serving pigs at the trough. If you don't agree with us, you are an intolerant extremist. Junk! It is all about optics. The Demorats in the US are still more "right leaning" than Harper is in Canada. Look at policies. If the Dems were as socialistic as the Libs here they would never hold office in the US again.
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Paul in BC
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Let's move the world forward into the 21st century with our American friends and say goodbye to conservative fundamentalism. Vote for a bright future, a positive future, vote for anyone but Harper.
Obama is truly inspiring for Americans and the world. Let's move forward with him not backwards with Harper.
MAC
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cONGRATULATIONS!
FCS
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The Tuna
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Go Obama!