This is the most comprehensive interview I've seen.
Lessons she's learned?
Obviously the media double standard. Democratic families are the only ones off limits.
But the big one is about political consultants and her own political instincts. She should follow her gut on most things and I think she's learned that one now. She basically, and without naming names, said the Katie Couric interview was a stupid move, and going back for more was incomprehensible.
Also, that from this and exeriences she is not afraid of interviews at all. Expect to see more.
Also note that there are no "Ummm's" and "you knows". Compare to Caroline Kennedy. Neither of them should be judged solely on interview performance, but if you are going to judge, Kennedy is a joke.
David Stacy is a network administrator from Cincinnati, OH. Dave has been blogging at nixguy.com since 2004, and AOL's political blogs since 2006.
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Actually Dave, Caroline Kennedy's overuse of certain terms such as "you know", while annoying, didn't take away from the fact that she did answer the questions at least somewhat coherently. Sarah Palin, on the other hand, is quite incapable of forming a complete sentence (or thought, for that matter) unless it's on a teleprompter. Her answers are so incoherent that many times I cannot understand her point, if indeed she has one.
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Billy
8:53AM Jan 8th 2009
I agree with Kim and would like to add that Palin was running for VP and Kennedy is running for senate. The media scrutiny should be harsher for a VP. I still can't get over the fact that the conservatives and Palin think Couric was out ot get her. You can't handle "What do you read?" and other simple question and yet you think you can handle the pressure of being second in command of our country. All the conservatives need ot quit whining about the media. It's the american people that are upset at the stupid policies you passed these last eight years that have put us in two wars and drove this economy down.
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jan
8:57AM Jan 8th 2009
I agree with Kim. In listening to some of Palin's statements, I felt bemused at best. Trying to break them down to follow a thread of thought was an entertaining experience. Beware of the superficiality of counting 'ums'....these are common to some of the brightest people around, and completely unconnected to ability or knowledge.
A certain style of reading or reciting in itself is never a substitute for deep, analytical thinking, particularly when grounded in extensive knowledge. I would prefer someone capable of synthesizing information with insight and originality, who uses pauses and ums, to a thoughtless, empty, smoother speaker.
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Don Ho
9:06AM Jan 8th 2009
Yeah, I have to agree with Kim. There's a distinct incoherance in her answers -- and these are softballs that she's had a chance to prepare for. The smile's there, the eyes are alert, but it sounds like nobody's home. She STILL, for instance, doesn't say say what she reads, choosing instead to say merely "publications." Her bailywick seems to be as an apologist for her shortcomings with a lot of blame placed on the media. (Couric edited her answers? Right...)She plays this victim card repeatedly and it's a tired act. This interview convinces me that she'll never be a major player in American politics.
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JB
9:07AM Jan 8th 2009
HowObamaGotElected.com
As of this morning (01/08/09) at 8:46 AM EST, over 1,881,963 have visited HowObamaGotElected.com -- and discovered how MR. HUSSEIN was "SELECTED" Supreme Ruler of The Divided Socialist States of America.
Be prepared to get very upset as you watch HowObamaGotElected.com
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Billy
9:12AM Jan 8th 2009
JB, Obama got elected because over 60 million people voted for him. Why do you need a documentary to understand that?
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JB
9:17AM Jan 8th 2009
Once you seen HowObamaGotElected.com for yourself, you'll know why the eternally brain-dead followers of The Chosen One hope you don't see -- HowObamaGotElected.com
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MAT
9:48AM Jan 8th 2009
Relax - Bill Clinton got us out of the deep hole dug by Ronnie Raygun and Barrack Obama will get us out of the really deep hole dug by little Georgie Bush
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rmhairshow
9:43AM Jan 8th 2009
Actions speak louder than words,Sarah Palin runs a debt free state where tax payers even get money back,she just turned down a $25,000.00 raise,she does what is best for Alaska.She has the highest approval rating of any governor,what does Caroline Kennedy know about the fiscal demands of a state,New York is in debt,maybe she needs to talk to Sarah.
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Gilmore Girl
9:48AM Jan 8th 2009
Hey JB, I went to your website to see what all the hoopla was about. I wasn't impressed. How about a poll for all the right wingers I know who voted for McCain because they thought Obama was the antichrist? Or because a black man would cause all black men to rise up and slay all of us white folks? Give me a break. You condemn everyone for the stupidity of a few. There are just as many idiots in your party as mine. Sarah Palin is a moron who can only answer questions if she knows them ahead of time. Also, if "What publications do you read?" is a "Gotch" question, then my 11 year old is media ready, and more qualified than Sarah Palin for the office of Vice President.
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Sue
10:09AM Jan 8th 2009
The average Obama voter (follower, worshiper) didn't know which party controlled congress, who Barney Frank was, who Nancy Pelosi was, who Harry Reid was -- but the same moron knew Sarah Palin had a unwed pregnant daughter?
HowObamaGotElected.com
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CherCher
10:19AM Jan 8th 2009
Sarah Palin is not the stupid idiot that the Obama Sheep like to protray her. She is not a great speaker like Hillary Clinton but she gets her point across, even though in a winding inelegant way. Michelle Obama speaks like that too where she takes you "around the block" before you can get her story.
Sarah Palin is the only politician in America that can size up Obama and is not afraid of go after him, and do it successfully.
Yes, Sarah is inexperienced but so is Obama and so was Bill Clinton when he went to Washington. Being a good president is not now how well you can speak but actually how much you will do for the country and its people.
Caroline Kennedy is a good ciizens, but that don't mean that she would make a goood politician. She is inarticulate and there is no substance in her message. I like her and always will, but I would have to think about it before I vote for her and it would also depend on who her opponent is. She cannot fit into those large Hillary Clinton boots.
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Jay
10:30AM Jan 8th 2009
Not only was I never mayor of a city -- I was never even President of the P.T.A..
I was never governor of anything -- much less one of the 58 States.
I never had a real job.
I've never been responsible for balancing a budget or turning a profit.
I never owned a business -- but, I was once a community organizer.
I was a do-nothing senator in one of the 58 states for awhile -- (elected after getting all my opponents disqualified).
SO, I was wondering if you folks are amazed that enough ignorant Americans would actually vote me into office as President of The 58 Divided Socialist States of America?
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CherCher
10:33AM Jan 8th 2009
Don Ho
Sarah doesn't have Obama's or Hillary's speaking ability but she is a loyal and good American. The Media, including Couric were waiting to chop her up. I never heard anybody asking Obama those questions? I have seen the great Messiah speak giberish on TV when he was question about statements he made and he could not lie himself out of it.
Now your Messiah campaigned that he was going to wave his magic wand and the world would be perfect. Now that he is in the Kingdon he giving a different story. "Oh, it might get worse." Excuse me!!! Worse than this? Worse than Bush??? Are you kidding me???
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Susan
10:40AM Jan 8th 2009
CherCher, if Palin went after Obama and did it successfully, how come he's moving to Washington and she's still in Alaska?? Sue, I'm sure that theres a poll that says 99 percent of the who believe what they read on a website without taking into consideration their political affiliations and motives are idiots. I don't think you're unique enough to be in the other one percent.
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digi-kno
10:43AM Jan 8th 2009
A new government regulation scheduled to take effect next month has thousands of retailers, thrift stores and small businesses worried they will be forced to permanently close their doors – and destroy their merchandise.
All untested items, regardless of lead content, are to be declared "banned hazardous products.'' The CPSC has already determined the law applies to every children's item on shelves, not just to items made beginning Feb. 10.
The law is expected to have such a devastating impact that Feb. 10 is now unofficially known as "National Bankruptcy Day."
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Il., sponsored the measure along with 106 co-sponsors. In the House of Representatives, 424 members voted for the act, nine voted "present" and a single member voted against it – Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas.
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Sal
10:49AM Jan 8th 2009
Ouch Jay, that was below the belt and hurts, but of course, the truth hurts more times than not.
And speaking of truth, you folks can keep your smooth (with a teleprompter) talking Messiah, just let me have a dollar every time he says, ugh, um, ah, um, ah, ugh..............
;-)
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Splash
10:56AM Jan 8th 2009
Billy8:53AMJan 8th 2009
I agree with Kim and would like to add that Palin was running for VP and Kennedy is running for senate. _______________________
Billy -
Caroline is not "running" for the NY Senate seat; running would include an election. However, she is campaigning that it be GIVEN to her.
The seat, since it was occupied by a liberal, should go to a liberal, and with that in mind Caroline is just as good a choice as any. Of course, Republicans are going to be against whatever lib is chosen for the (in)appropriate reason, but to see Liberals squabbling over it amongst themselves is just kind of humorous.
Don't you think?
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Splash
10:58AM Jan 8th 2009
Billy9:12AMJan 8th 2009
JB, Obama got elected because over 60 million people voted for him. Why do you need a documentary to understand that? ____________________________