Palin: Obama strategy 'wearing pretty thin'

[JonLP24]

Source: ABC Houston

NEW YORK -- Sarah Palin says Barack Obama is running as though his opponent is President Bush instead of John McCain. And she calls it a strategy that's "wearing pretty thin."

The Alaska governor says voters know McCain as a political maverick and war hero and that Obama is trying too hard to link the Arizona senator to the unpopular Republican president.

Palin and McCain appeared with their spouses Tuesday night at a fundraiser in New York. Guests paid as much as $28,500 to support the presidential ticket and other GOP candidates.

Read more: http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/politics...

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. John McCain is neither.

The only thing wearing thin is their campaign.

[soupkitchen]

25. The wisdom of the Polar Bear

[DebbieCDC]

53. That's an insult to polar bears!!!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. Lemme think...

[Roy]

67. That pic is Photo Shopped I like the other one better... LOL

I know, this is the original, but i still like the other one better.
It better justify the looks on their faces.

[saigon68]

68. The resolution is better here

[Roy]

79. I meant the one with McCain's roving hands LOL n/t

[Virginia Dare]

3. No doubt about it this woman is brilliant...

[torbird]

35. I reckon when you're getting your ass kicked...

...it does get old after a time.

[Bake]

45. I know I'd get pretty tired of getting my ass kicked ...

And I might even WHINE about it. Boo freakin' hoo, Sarah!!

Bake

[1Hippiechick]

76. Ha! McInsane had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find someone DUMBER & who has no scruples

and having a running mate who doesn't pose a "threat" to his delicate "ego"or otherwise show him up. McInsane and Palin deserve each other - they both have super-inflated egos and think they are above the law. Pretty good match, I'd say.

[rateyes]

4. She's right. You can tell by the poll numbers.

[mrcheerful]

5. Of course she's the expert on running a successful campaign

in fact she's such an expert that she has McShit holding back so Obama doesn't lose as badly in the election. See that way republicons can claim they didn't steal the election, McShit came from so far behind that there was no need for the election theft, you know like the other 2 elections? Wink wink flirt flirt aren't I pretty and smart? Who wouldn't vote for the prettiest girl VP?

[ixion]

6. she really is the consummate idiot

really...

[JI7]

7. was "Joe Six Pack" at that fundraiser ?

[Eric J in MN]

13. Yes, Joe Sixpack dug for change between his couch cushions until...

...he found $28,500.

[Delphinus]

20. Excellent question!

Spread that one around - let's just see how much Joe Sixpack and Jane Hockeymom can relate to paying $28,500 to see their idols.

[tanyev]

8. Look who's talkin'.

[Eric J in MN]

9. John McCain campaigned for George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004.

McCain apparently believed that Bush would be a better president than Gore and Kerry.

That is a valid issue in deciding whom to vote for in 2008.

[seafan]

10. What's wearing thin, Ms. Palin, is the rest of your political career.

Palin: Obama strategy 'wearing pretty thin'

October 15, 2008

NEW YORK -- Sarah Palin says Barack Obama is running as though his opponent is President Bush instead of John McCain. And she calls it a strategy that's "wearing pretty thin."

The Alaska governor says voters know McCain as a political maverick and war hero and that Obama is trying too hard to link the Arizona senator to the unpopular Republican president.

.....

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

21. When that Arizona senator backs Bush with his vote

over 90% of the time, I'd say it is McCan't who is linking himself to Bush.

[TankLV]

66. ...trying too hard to link the Arizona senator to the unpopular Republican president...

no, honey, it's not hard at ALL!!!

you betcha...!!!

[FreepFryer]

11. "Obama wearing pretty thin" = "Obama finding major traction" in Rovian doublespeak.

"Attack your enemy's strengths" + "The Big Lie" = Rove.

[volstork]

12. Hey, Sarah,

[stoge18]

14. Wonder if she saw the CNN report last night.

The one regarding her unpopularity with suburban, white women. CNN reporter (can't remember his name) was in suburban St. Louis reporting on this. These ladies have big problems with Palin. What's wearing thin is the already thin veneer of integrity in which she tries to wrap herself.

[stlsaxman]

69. even Clayton and Ladue are going blue this year... and that is Bush Country.

[rosesaylavee]

15. That sure was a mavericky thing to say.

She's such a maverick. I just love her for her maverickness.

[mikeytherat]

50. Ah, but add her to McCain and you get a pair of mavericks! Double-plus-good-maverickness!

We've taken to calling them The Lone Rangers.

mikey_the_rat

[rosesaylavee]

54. Bwaaahaaahaaa

I like that! That there's DUzy material, it is.

[Believing Is Art]

16. No no no

Governor Palin, Senator Obama is running against Senator McCain's policies! Now admittedly they resemble those of President Bush, so I can understand why you are confused. I guess that's the problem when you run your campaign on attacking the individual instead of their stance on the issues.

[Doctor_J]

17. Yes, unity, hope, and honest proposals really grind me down

Please bring the lies, hatred, and divisiveness, Barbie

[Avalux]

18. She said what she got paid for; told the people in that room what they wanted to hear.

What a joke.

[tavalon]

29. Yep, pull her string, watch her babble

Unfortunately, she's a cheap doll because she only has half a dozen phrases and they are, as she says. wearing thin.

[VaYallaDawg]

19. What's wearing thin is my ability to listen to Sarah.

If I had to listen to that shrill, semi-hysterical shreiking for the next four years I'm pretty sure I'd be back on cigarettes. Make that nerve pills.

[ramapo]

24. You said it

Nails on a blackboard...shivers up and down my spine.

[bobd0]

22. Listening to Palin and McCain you'd think they weren't nominated by the Republican Party

Maybe they should try suspending their campaign once again, renounce their Republican affiliation and try a "do-over" as third party candidates -- they could call themselves "The Maverick Party".

When is this fucking rube going back to Alaska? I hear there's an investigation or two up there waiting for her testimony.

[radfringe]

23. did another wheel fall off the bus?

I don't think it's wearing thin - what is wearing real thin is erratic lurching and hate festivals

[gratuitous]

40. A bus to nowhere?

I know the perfect bridge they can take to Victoryland!

[Alter Ego]

26. Ahahahahahaha.

She's just slipped the blinders on and is coasting to the finish.

And people are sick of YOU, Sarah. They're sick of your creepy white trash family, of your fake folksiness, and they're terrified of the fact that you are utterly, utterly brainless.

[Javaman]

27. yeah that double digit lead Obama has is just a desperate cry for help.

the fucking lunatic failin is a sociopath.

[Historic NY]

28. Excuse me Sarah I just passed gas....

did you smell it. If its wearing thin how come his poll numbers are rising and McInsane's are falling. Barack's opponent is * because you people embraced him....go back to your hole in alaska.

[verges]

30. "Wearing thin" the same way

she was "Vindicated" with the Troopergate Report.

[TomClash]

31. How about taking this over to Free Republic? nt

[JonLP24]

64. Why do you suggest that?

I can't post news here? I posted this so people can be aware of what the opponent is saying and make fun of her.

[sinkingfeeling]

32. The only difference I can come up with is that Bush doesn't constantly say, "My friends" every time

he opens his mouth.

[WCGreen]

33. Maverick.. Blah Blah Blah War Hero Blah Blah Blah My Friends...

Pretty much a one trick pony...

[Bossy Monkey]

34. "He should stop being handsome and smart and presidential and stuff and let us win" nt

[Lorien]

36. She should try honesty for a change; "Losing is wearing pretty thin"

sucks doesn't it, Sarah?

[BootinUp]

37. Obama is getting on her nerves

pitty that.

[CitizenPatriot]

38. who is sarah palin and why is ABC covering her opinions?

Are they for real?

Please.

How about something interesting -- go ask a real politician for a sound bite.

Let's get back to the business of grown ups, shall we?

Palin: Robo-Racist in a tight skirt, spewing hate and running on empty. She's making history one ethics violation at a time!

[tavalon]

39. Pot, meet kettle!

[lisa58]

41. I bet she really said, 'wearin' pretty thin'

[David__77]

42. It's good whenever McCain or Palin even SAY the word "Bush."

Complain away!

[PassingFair]

43. Sorry, Sarah, TRUTH never wears thin.

You can't erode it with spin.

You may be able to cover it up for a while,
but it WILL get out.

[LTR]

44. And Squeaky acts as if she's the one running for president

Why doesn't she just shut the fuck up and get her moose-hunting ass back to the tundra.

Somewhere, an Alaskan fishing village is missing its idiot.

[Quantess]

46. Lady, you're wearing thin on my nerves.

Maverick is "wearing pretty thin".

[KamaAina]

47. Shouldn't that read "*wearin'* pretty thin"?

[truthisfreedom]

48. Ignorance is bliss, ain't it, Parah Salin'?

You just zip through life not ever grasping anything fully, figuring you can wing it if necessary... then *BAM* McCroak has melanoma of the brain and you're staring at Putin through the haze of a mushroom cloud.

[mnhtnbb]

49. Guess what, Sarah? Your mean, lyin', redneck sorry excuse

as a candidate for VP has already worn thin. Why don't you get over yourself and go back
to Alaska? That way you won't be bothered by Obama and we won't be bothered by you!

Win-win!

[Qutzupalotl]

51. Not as thin as your voice, you shrieking harpy.

Fun fact: you can rearrange the letters in SARAH PALIN to spell NASAL HARPI.

[Twinguard]

52. Palin's complete lack of intelligence astounds me.

Do you want to know what's wearing thin?

Sarah Palin

That finely polished veneer that sparkled when she was introduced by John McCain has worn really thin. So thin that anyone that has been asleep for the past six weeks might never know that there was a polish to begin with. It reminds me of the original paint job of my old 1973 VW bug... faded, dull, and in desperate need of a redo.

[sohndrsmith]

61. You'd think it would almost take MORE effort - and thought - to

be so... free of useful thought. It is remarkable. The both have worn thin, but, because he is the guy vying for the number one spot, I consider this his ground game - and I hold him responsible for it's tenor, presentation, failure or success (cough, wheeze, hack!). He chose Palin, he has not challenged the hate speech being spawned or his own senseless "guilt by association" tangents.

The economy didn't tank him (it hasn't tanked Obama). He is accountable if he's telling us he is capable of leading this country. He's proven that he CAN'T, actually, do that... but he owns it. Palin is a very unsympathetic pawn in this, but she's not smart enough to understand that, and sadly, it seems as though McCain isn't either.

Oh, man, don't insult a faded VW like that...! -grin-

Call it thin and faded with Palin, on an old bug, call it patina 'till you get around to painting it. Character and all that.

[Twinguard]

71. I wasn't insulting my old bug.

I was simply being realistic. It's original bright yellow paint is now an old looking faded yellow. It definately has the cool retro vw look, but it doesn't "glow" like it once did.

I hope I haven't insulted or angered bug owners.

[sohndrsmith]

80. Oh no! I didn't mean it that way... !

I'm so sorry!

In an attempt at being humorous, I guess I failed... : ) I certainly didn't mean to make you feel like you'd said something wrong - I just think, when compared to Palin, anyone and anything wins, including inanimate objects because she's so, well, useless. I didn't clarify myself very well. Hope you'll accept my apologies....

[VaYallaDawg]

73. Welcome to DU n/t

[Zhade]

55. Yeah, it's wearing so thin his lead keeps growing.

I love when fascists squirm.

[cambie]

56. The "terrorism" slogan

by now is a very old fish. Just mentioning it brought the smell of the last president to the voter's nostrils. Mentioning it was stupid. They failed to notice that everyone else quit chanting their slogans some time back.

[antonialee839]

57. Typical Rove Strategery

Accuse your opponent of something you are guilty of. I'd say most of us never want to hear the word maverick again. Sarah, you wore the Mav right off that damn word, now all that's left is the ick. Ick=McPalin.

[sohndrsmith]

58. What a joke. I hate to say this, though, but.... (don't hit me!) -

The surrogate's using the term "erratic" is really starting to get on my nerves - and I don't think it sends a good message because it just seems too programmed at this point. So, that is wearing thin for me, but nothing about Obama is, has or will wear thin. I'm jazzed, man...

"Wearing thin," said the vapid, self-interested bigot, from the beautiful Northwest state of New Hampshire... (ya, she said that too... sigh).

[Nevernose]

59. Northwest, northeast...What's the difference?

I mean, if she doesn't read she's illiterate for all intents and purposes anyway, right?

[sohndrsmith]

62. good point. n/t

[AlCzervik]

60. No dear your phraseology and cadence have worn as thin as your resume and ethics.

[sohndrsmith]

63. Cadence! I'd rather stick an icepick in my ear. Well, maybe not. But

I feel really guilty about this, but the way she pronounces her "ing"s is driving me NUTS! Not the hokey, forced folksiness of dropping the "g" to sound more "Pabst" than micro-brew. No, that's annoying but I think it works against her. It's the way she pronounces "ing" as "een". Aggghhh!

I have no idea why I pick up on it, or why it's driving me crazy, but it is. I feel terrible about that because it's likely just regional thing and much of my family is from the Pacific Northwest, but I don't recall hearing this anomaly.

And I wish John McCain could pronounce the "L"s in "billion", instead of saying "biyyon" (which he says - a lot). Ah, it's the little things in life that keep one going. I'm not usually this persnickety! yeesh...!

[TankLV]

65. I put as much validity in your pronouncements as your repuke panel "clearing" you honey...

nice try - but AMERICA disagrees with ya, you betcha...!

[yellowcanine]

70. Oooh! You got him that time Sarah! Hit him again! Heh.

[Vickers]

72. They are both whining about it...I interpret that to mean it is hurting them, and

that means we should repeat it as often as we can.

McCain is just more of Bush, but with a healthier VP.

[LynnTheDem]

74. "I voted with the president over 90% of the time." -John McCain

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

[Boudica the Lyoness]

75. Shut up you stupid woman

you are starting to REALLY piss me off.

[Supersedeas]

77. so the Republican Elite are still willing to pay nearly $30K a plate for rubber chicken and a prop

[Overseas]

78. Yeah! Cuz golly, he diverged from Bush in 10% of his votes.

Gee Willikers !

Or did you mean your nerves were wearing thin because the Obama campaign is right on target, with McLiar on tape, declaring himself a loyal Bushie who voted with him 90% of the time.

Whoops.

[MadrasT]

81. Right, Sarah. Except

you have ZERO credibility and nobody gives a rat's ass what you think.

GO BACK to ALASKA, already.

[and-justice-for-all]

82. Self reinforced delusion...nt