Politics

Chris Matthews Compares Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton

Sarah Palin couldn’t have been compared to two more opposite political figures on Sunday. While John McCain gave her the coveted “Ronald Reagan” tag, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews said she reminded him of former President Bill Clinton.

First Matthews, who used the Clinton comparison in an attempt to compliment Palin:

Before we break, there’s one unlikely Democrat you might compare to Sarah Palin when it comes to being a natural: the generally incomparable Bill Clinton. One clear similarity: moxie. While some mortals might have gone away after that humiliating pounding that Sarah Palin took in 2008, she’s been something of a comeback kid herself. Clinton would never call the media “lame steam,” but he has had some equally unflattering things to say about the insiders who issued those premature accounts of his demise. During this last campaign, it was Bill Clinton who was the Democrats’ counter to Sarah Palin. She was using the campaign for her own future of course. So what was Bill Clinton’s angle? He wasn’t shy about suggesting the Democrats ought to be missing him.

The irony of the flattery isn’t lost to Noel Sheppard at NewsBusters, who wonders if the left’s Palin fascination could be because it thinks “she in their view would be the easiest to beat.”

“Are Obama-loving press members trying to orchestrate an outcome by giving an abundance of attention to the person they hope Obama will face in November 2012?” he asks.

If that’s true, the left will have a hard time succeeding should the right convince independents that Palin is actually just like another former President: Ronald Reagan. That‘s exactly what Palin’s former running mate John McCain tried to do yesterday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” When asked if he thought Palin was divisive, McCain responded:

“A guy named Ronald Reagan used to be viewed as divisive. She’s doing a great job. I think she’s motivated our base. She had a positive impact on the last election, and I’m proud of her.”

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  • shivymac
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:34am

    The more I read about Ms. Palin running in 2012 the more it seems that the main thing Conservatives have against her is that they fear she cannot win because of unfair media pressure from the other side. To me, that looks like letting the other side pick your candidate. I say, if she really believes in the same things we do and it sure seems she does, then give it a go. Let us have less decisions based on politics and more courage in our convictions!! Also, Tell me again how much international experience Obama, Clinton and Carter had before being elected!! And remember, we are looking for a chief “executive” NOT a dictator!!

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    • kandeman
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 9:20am

      I am in total agreement. I only supported McCain because of Palin. I share the concerns you raise about the media venom directed toward Sarah. As you know most voters tune into politics around October and most still form their opinions based on news coverage from the networks or the newspapers. As a result they will have a distorted view of Palin. It is really to bad there are no real debates where the candidates without “moderators” controlling the questions could explain and truly communicate with the public. Rather we get 2 minute talking points and 10 second sound bites.
      My guess now is that the establishment democrat party will draft Hillary and the establishment repubs will nominate Romney. Both candidates are progressives and both will be touted as the “professional” candidates that should have been running in 2008.
      Believe me I would love a President Palin but President Rubio doesn’t sound bad either.

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  • Conserving Ink
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:34am

    Well, at least it wan’t Hitler…..yet.
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  • moonpeace
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:31am

    The best thing for Sarah and also for the Republican party is for her to take Michael Steele’s soon to be vacated spot. That is where she can be the most help to conservatives and do the most damage to liberals. I love Sarah, but she still isn’t ready to run for POTUS…although she could do a better job than any current Democrat. Soon the fraud will begin as all the 2008-ACORN-like crazies will be coming out of the wood work and we will need pure strength to shut them down before they really get started. The conservatives have so many viable candidates for POTUS that the choice should be a fairly easy job. Just list them all and you’ll see.

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    • capecodsully
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 12:56pm

      Why should Sarah take a back seat? so someone like Romney can take the White House and sell us out more slowly and quietly than a democrat? I want the best person for the job in the job.

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  • packers1
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:29am

    So if you had no choice and had to either vote for Barry or Sarah you would vote to keep Barry in office. Really! I guess some people did not learn the first time and are willing to give up freedom
    and are willing to have the goverment control there lives.

    I for one will vote to save this country I will vote for Sarah.

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  • MUDFLAPS
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:19am

    is this guy still on TV? bill clinton is a pervert and a human pig. The only person that has more balls than bill, is hillary. These people will one day be know as the worst of Americans.

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  • justice
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:14am

    Go Sarah, You have beaten the odds.You have the squirrels running with their tails between their legs. Keep them on their toes. It is a clown fest to watch the libs go nuts to discredit you. And they cannot break your spirit. Hey libs be very afraid come 2012, because we are a watch-in…

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  • betsp
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:06am

    I don’t know what her plans are, but if she runs and wins, there will be no more bowing and apologizing, no more redistributing, and no more payoffs to big banks and unions. We’d utilize our energy resources and take our money away from the middle east terror supporters. She’d stand up for our military and for capitalism. No more socialist White House. Plus, imagine Chris Mathews and Joy Behar!!! Oh boy.

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  • Rob
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:04am

    He will always be known as the “thrill up the leg man”. He can’t be taken seriously.

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    • Rotten
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:11am

      Or the “for an hour there I forgot he was black” guy.

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:01am

    I didnt know she liked cigars???

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  • APatriotFirst
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:57am

    Don’t we hve a prez now who is totally not qualified? He had no experience, still doesn’t.
    But with lies and his charisma, he was elected.
    Palin has experience, and what she doesn’t know, foreign policy, we have advisors, staff, and cabinet members. Same as Obamacakes has. Except Palins would be qualified people.
    Dems want Palin to run because they honestly believe, Obama would defeat her. But who becomes prez is still up to us. I want a prez that loves my country as much as I do. I want a prez who has balanced a check book [using their own money, no mine] I want a prez with NO secrets about who they are. Palin is an open book. We still don’t know who Obama is.
    Christy wont run. Romney is almost a Dem. Gingrich had his time and is too mushy with dems. Paul will never be elected. Jindal, I believe is not qualified via constitutional qualifications [birth] could be wrong here, but …..if he is qualified, then he should be VP with Palin.
    With Palin, she needs us joined as a country helping not arguing between ourselfs.
    Now let me tell you what could happen….
    Palin runs, Dems are so happy because they think it is an easy win for them. But all of a sudden, they see Palin running away with the country. Will even be dems on her side. So what does Obama do? Easy…he calls the one person who can help him win…Hillary Clinton as his VP. Then the race comes down to Palin VS Clinton. Clinton stills has a base of very pissed off women on her side.
    Also may be that many voters will not even vote, thinking they already know who will win. The Repubs conservatives and independants will have to be united.
    My vote goes to the only one who I see with honor, honesty, love of country, love of people, integrity.
    Sarah Palin.

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  • Bronco II
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:52am

    So are we falling into the media trap should we really even be talking about who is going to run for President NOW please.I like Sarah too but we have to pay attention to what is happening NOW there is time for all the rest when the time comes to think and talk about it.

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    • neverending
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 11:31am

      Yeah – like the entire country is crumbling in front of our eyes.

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  • TEARS FOR AMERICA
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:43am

    Paul Krugman of the New York Times said: “No. Some years down the pike we’re gonna get the real solution, which is gonna be a combination of death panels and sales taxes. It‘s going to be that we’re actually gonna take Medicare under control and we’re gonna have to get some additional revenue, probably from a VAT.”

    Sarah was right about the “death panels” after all, interesting…

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  • Tiberius
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:41am

    You know, I just had a revelation. I really do not believe any politicians even with their track record have any more business running government than bob down the street. Where in the constitution does it say you have know about foreign policy? Please someone give me a real argument why she can’t be president.

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    • moonpeace
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:34am

      Here’s one…she won’t be running.

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    • whybother
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:57am

      and you are dead-on Tiberius! These elitists have brain washed people into thinking a lawyer or intellectual must be the “representative” of We the People…but let me ask you….how many lawyers would you trust with your money?

      The Community Organizer in Chief has no skillset upon which to lead or govern, yet was elected because he was the editor of the Harvard law review???? So the hell WHAT! I have a few friends that went to Harvard and known many other people….they arent any friggin smarter, they just chose to read more text books. Enough with the intellect proclamations….lets choose Good people over “smart” people and we can fix this mess.

      Sarah Palin is a Good person. She has morals, values and convictions she is unwilling to sell out. This is why the morally bankrupt left hates and demonizes her. They cant break her indomitable will or faith!
      Whether she runs or not, the beautiful Sarah will be a force upon the political landscape.

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  • WILLIAM E.
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:37am

    @ least Matthews has something to talk about. One would think he would be talking about the great job his tingling fellow up his leg is doing for our country !!!

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  • APatriotFirst
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:36am

    With the people behind her, Palin can win.

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  • seeker9
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:33am

    I like Sarah, but I do not think she is presidential. Mtthews, on the other hand, I despise.

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    • neverending
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 11:29am

      I agree and especially since seeing part of her Alaska program – that is really so juvenile.

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    • REETZBEE
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 12:21pm

      Palin is starting to wear thin. Reminds me how I felt every time I turned on the TV and had to look at John & Kate plus 8 until I could change the channel.

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    • Blake Smith
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 1:54pm

      No Presidential? Is Obama? Do you watch Fox News? REETZBEE said Palin is wearing thin??? What does that mean? Do you not like honesty, integrity, popularity. She got rid of the crooks in Alaska, She sold off the Governers Aircraft and she had a rating at over 80 percent. What in the world is the matter with you. Obama told innumerable lies to get elected and even then needed over 95 percent of the black vote to do it. He spends amost $100,000 per hour to fly the 947 all over the world all to often. His ratings are half of what Palin’s were in Alaska.
      Obama has surrounded himself with a lot of people who do not have the best interests of the American people at heart. Palin would surround herself with experts in all fields and draw on their expertise when necessary and make sound decisions based on what she believes to be in the best interests of ALL Americans versus Obama who protects unions who are a huge drain on the economy.

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    • seeker9
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 4:40pm

      No offense intended. Just want progressives out of DC. Point was, people bought into the blank check “hope and change” crap and elected BHO. For the sake of the country, I hope lessons were learned.

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  • American Pride
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:33am

    Sarah would be excellent as a cabinet member.

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  • The American
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:33am

    Chris is just waiting for the next popular politician so he can get that “thrill” back! This guy is so deluded it’s pathetic!

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  • guyperram
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:31am

    I can’t believe it, Chris Matthews actually makes sense. Yes she comes across as an exceptional politican, similar to slick willie, except that she is most definately in the Regan mold. The problem is that Regan couldn’t achieve a lot of what he wanted to do. Neither will the conservatives without a super majority, and serious fear of the voters.
    Christie seems to be attempting to do what he was elected to do. Without the states other representatives onboard how far he will get is still unknown, be he is trying.
    They might make a good team, but only with a serious dedicated super majority in congress. Of course we must get there first. I am certain the Marxists have other plans.

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  • benrush
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:24am

    Sarah, the woman EVERYONE is talking about.

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    • Dstarr55
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:33am

      I am amazed how the press is obsessed with her – she tweets and the press bleats. They don’t like her show, they don’t like her book, they don’t like her daughter dancing – they don’t like her period. So I think it is a stretch to think the press is somehow trying to get her to run against Obama – I think it is the opposite. They appear to fear her so they do what they always to – demonize and smear. You can argue there is nothing to fear, that she is not a viable candidate – all the noise you usually hear from those not fond of Palin but the media obviously wants to bring her down.

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  • jblazak
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:19am

    Go Sarah for president!

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  • Marylou7
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:18am

    It’s about time he stuck up for Sarah. Can’t stand McCain though.

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  • 13thGenerationAmerican
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:18am

    If Palin runs, the Democrats will win in a landslide.

    Run Sarah!

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    • bullcrapbuster
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:44am

      Oh she will run. So you lefties can pretend that you want her to run all you want. You folks are so damn predictable and transparent. She will whip yo liberal asses.

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    • Creestof
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:56am

      I hope she does NOT run. There is too much there for the democrats to target…and it seems the RNC is gunning for her as well. Besides…can we really afford a female President at this time given the tensions in the middle east and their views on women?

      However, I’d love to see her as the VP under someone like Bobby Jindal.

      BTW, does anyone else think that we will shoot ourselves in the foot in 2012? I refer to BO being an obvious 1 term President. With that knowledge, every Republican who thinks they have a shot will run for the job…and all of them will trash talk the other Republicans so bad that by the time we have our nominee, the populace will already have such a bad taste in their mouth over him/her that the Dem’s will hardly have to fire a shot.

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    • whybother
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:48am

      poor 13th gen hypocrite….I like the new profile picture…is that a “tree of knowledge” because you dont believe in Christ? Feel free to go to work that day….

      As far as BHO having any chance, there is none. A fig newton could beat this puppet. Cat is out of the bag on progressive agenda FINALLY…thank God….I have been talking about your kind for years to anyone that would listen….I have known for many moons your kind doesnt like “reason” or logic.

      It does not matter who conservatives run, however, it would benefit them to rally behind a single choice that is Tea Party supported.

      How about this 13….explain to me what the end goal of progressive society IS and how you plan to make it work when you get there and I will be happy to refute any and ALL your theories. Dont say people are entitled to good jobs and free healthcare…..I want the end…in your little mind what does your “utopian” society look like….

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    • Dearoldad
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 9:14am

      13th Gen is a left wing dingbat and a liar besides and that’s all need be said. Run Sarah Run if for no other reason than to crap in 13th Gen’s mouth.

       
    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:36am

      bullcrapbuster,

      I think I finally have a handle on what’s really going on. Sure we have a few lefties that come here to mock Sarah because their Dear Leader feels threatened by her, but most of the other anti-Sarah people here are sexists. They simply don’t like the idea of a woman for president. And I find that appalling. It looks like there are many on our side that have yet to evolve. How sad.

      PatriotShops.com

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    • royalstar
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 12:29pm

      I actually agree with 13thleftistamerican. I love Sarah Palin in the role she has played in politics and agree with 99% of her philosophy, but she does not have professionalism or accurate grasp of world events and issues necessary to be a viable candidate. We have been so dummed down by Obama’s incompetence in comparison she looks like a genious. I agree she would be 100% better than Obama. We have grave issues to deal with in this country and I haven’t seen anyone on the horizon yet that can restore this nation. It has been withering since it’s inception. Pray for divine intervention!

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    • capecodsully
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 12:45pm

      Palin/Jindal is unbeatable .You lefty hacks couldn’t put up anything that could come close. Think now about overthrowing Obama, your elites have been thinking about it already.

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  • NickDeringer
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:17am

    My question is: how can so much irrelevance be packed into one man?

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    • aamador
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:00am

      A By product of red baby families is that they produce bland and irrelevant character. Molded for collectivism and conformity. A very different philosophy from the typical American who is built for Individualism, meritocracy and success.

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  • rebel
    Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:16am

    i see what he meant. he’s still a total joke though. MSNBC lost the sliver of credibility they had election night. And palin will not win. She’s over saturated. I’m sick of hearing about her and i like her. Christie for president!

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    • NickDeringer
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:25am

      I must agree with you. I love Sarah as a fellow conservative, but I doubt she wants to be POTUS. She has been honest about here own doubts, but people only hear what they want to hear. I had similar doubts about Fred Thompson in 2004 and I was accused of heresy. A month later Fred dropped out of the race.

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    • bullcrapbuster
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:40am

      Sarah is the only one on the scene tough enough to carry out the change that America really needs. The progressives and their media dogs could not dampen her spirit. Christie talks the talk Sarah walks the walk. Go girl.

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    • MAULEMALL
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:59am

      WHERE DID CNN GET THE TALKING BUFFALO!?!?… Was she in narnia????

      MAULEMALL  
    • 2
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:13am

      Chris Matthews Compares Himself to Ronald Regan too, so?

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    • MAULEMALL
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:35am

      The first thing you do after hearing mathews speak is check for your wallet…

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    • Shurmus
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 8:36am

      Funny…McCain undermines her while they were running together…now he realizes that the people truly love her…and so he is proud of her. John…thanks for your service to out country, really…now please just go away.

      Anyone who is against term limits is also against real change…it’s pretty simple.

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    • HillBillySam1
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 9:36am

      Obama is done and the Progressives know it. The media has hyped and heralded him from the beginning but they cannot hide the ideological and abject failure that he is. He has forced unpopular progressive laws down the throats of Americans and he is an utter failure in foreign policy….unless it comes to apologizing for America’s exceptionalism and bowing to Saudi princes. He is arrogant and thin-skinned. He does not translate well to the “little people”. Chris Mathews is still under the delusion that he, and the “responsible media”, are still relevant. Americans are past that now. What was that statement that Obama made about Sarah Palin?? Something about “lipstick on a pig”, I think……that one sure has come back to bite him squarely on the buttocks. Pucker up, Baby!!!

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    • the Life Of Reilly
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:03am

      The only way they are comparable is that they both bend to the Right.

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    • ak
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:20am

      A man with 11 months as Governor is accpetable but a woman with 30 months as Governor who worked her way up over a decade from Council Member to Mayor to Governor is not acceptable.
      A woman with one or two errors in interviews when she was suddenly put on a national scene is not acceptable but a man with no interviews till date on national or inetrnational issues is acceptable.
      A woman who already proved her fiscal conservative credential in office is not acceptable but a man who is still in the process of doing so is acceptable. It is simple Country is not yet ready to accept a woman at the top.

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:27am

      Rebel,

      I must strongly disagree. The more I see of Sarah the more I think she could take the White House in 2012. I have been following her reality show since the first week, watching each time with my wife. We both agree that she has the set of values, standards, backbone, and morals we would love to have in a president.

      Christie has already said many times that he’s not intrested in POTUS right now, but maybe he could be convinced to be Sarah’s VP. A ticket like that would be a landslide for our side. Just food for thought.

      PatriotShops.com

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 10:30am

      HillBillySam1,

      Bravo! You are one smart Hillbilly.

      PatriotShops.com

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    • CultureWarriors
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 11:48am

      Haven’t we established that this guy is a socialist dolt. Move on! Nobody cares what an idiot thinks! And it’s obvious, because nobody watches him. So why give him ANY PR?

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

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    • teddieandkaylee
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 2:05pm

      Over saturated? Don‘t you realize that the more American’s see of Sarah Palin the more they will realize what a godsend she will be. She is down to earth, honest and will not be afraid to lean on the experts in all fields encompassed be the Presidency. Obama relies on council from a bunch of left wing socialistic demagogs who’s goal is to turn American into a Socialistic huge government country to the detriment of the free enterprise system that makes American great. When is MSNBC going to see the light and get rid of Chris Mathews.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 5:57pm

      did Monica give Sara a BJ ?

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    • neverending
      Posted on November 29, 2010 at 6:29pm

      I agree – it is getting to be like obama – too much and after seeing part of her Alaska show – I have big doubts – it is just stupid and silly – like her also but not President and she can’t win

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