Palin's performance on the CBS interview is acceptable to the GOP base

[Liberal_in_LA]

Don't mean to be a wet blanket but based on compliments from the republican base regarding Palin her performance on today's interview was acceptable. They say she's "plain spoken", "just like me", "A mom", etc. Palin would have to drool on national TV before the GOP base would turn against her.

[curious one]

1. What else they can say! Acceptable = lame

[firedupdem]

2. they are full of so much shit! that lady is a nutcase! n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. wow... "skip it" ratings. WOW! Don't know if I like this new rating system. .. lol.

[oldtime dfl_er]

4. That would be the same "base"

the 20% or so that still thinks Dubya's doing a good job?

[Liberal_in_LA]

8. yup.

[Arkansas Granny]

35. You got it.

[droidamus2]

5. Just like me?

I think I am pretty intelligent and informed but I sure as hell wouldn't want me to be one step from the Presidency of the United States of America. Who gives a damn if she is 'like me' she's not running for best friend she is running for Vice-President.

[MrScorpio]

6. The woman could bend over and light her farts with a Bic lighter and they'd still love her

It's fandom

"Fan" is short for fanatic

[Rabrrrrrr]

32. Actually, that would make them love her more, for being a "guy's kind of chick"

and definitely a "sit back and have a beer with" regular folksy type that the rednecks go for.

In fact, that might be the one thing that could actually clinch the campaign for McCain/Palin.

[willbbalin]

7. and anytime I see it it makes me sick

!:scenario:!

:::Sarah Palin shits on herself while debating Joe Biden::::

Shawn Hannity:"Accidents happen and she said her stomach ached I dont blame her, dont act like you've never shitted on yourself"

Colmes:"Never"

Hannity:"Well I called your mom and I wrote down some things here ((::lifts paper and points pen at Colmes::)) "She stated, You shitted on yourself numerous times as a toddler!, what do you say to that?"
'
Colmes:((::mumbles::))"This is getting ridiculous"


Palin can do no wrong they spin everything!

[madmax]

9. Oh you're good!!

:rofl: Welcome to DU!!

[willbbalin]

12. everyone knows its the truth

I try to watch all the news stations and also Cspan when News Organizations are stuck on a dumb subject

[anonymous171]

10. I don't care about the 20%ers. It will have an effect on undecideds and moderates.

[renate]

11. I tried to watch it through the eyes of somebody who liked her

Because I have to admit, I'm less critical of people I like than of people I don't. I'm only human. And I wanted to see whether I could imagine how a Republican would interpret that interview and whether it might actually decrease her ratings.

And to be honest--but this is just MHO--I felt that she didn't say anything (except at the end... thank you thank you thank you, editing team at CBS! I'm sure she'll "get back to" Katie right away!) that was actually laughable. She didn't do a great job of answering the questions, but there was no egregiously horrific "In what respect, Cherlie?" moment that I saw.

She certainly wasn't impressive, and I don't think she would sway anybody towards her, but I didn't think it was nearly as bad as the Gibson interview. :shrug:

[FrenchieCat]

19. The elephant in the room is that Katie Couric would make

a better candidate than Palin. That's the sad part.

Unfortunately, that was obvious, and our problems are hella serious.

She reminds folks of a Temp. Like she's just here for now....which is probably a good thought.

[dkf]

20. I had a completely opposite take...I was so embarrassed for her I couldn't watch.

I always have to walk away from the TV out of sympathy when I see things like that.

In terms of demeanor, I think the Charlie Gibson interview was better than this one. She was trying that BS thing that a lot of guys do when they want to impress you.

[GalleryGod]

30. Sorry...I sent out the youtube to 50 friends.

She's a witless,ignorant,clever,woman...who would be quite dangerous near the levers of power.:nuke:

[truthisfreedom]

13. Couric could have dragged in any woman off the street and had an interview with as much quality.

Palin is an average woman who fell into her position as Governor of Alaska using her extraordinarily manipulative personality.

[GalleryGod]

25. The Bag Lady that hangs-out near the UN knows more.

:spank: Theeeeeeeeenks,Sarah:hurts:

[Chloroplast]

14. The GOP adores anything that's lackluster and dull. Explains why they have a McCain/Palin ticket.

[niceypoo]

15. The 'base' drools......I have proof....

Note the dried drool stains running down the front of the shirt - 'base' member on the right...



"She's plain spoken, ummm hummmm, like us, yesiree"

[trueblue2007]

18. John McCain drools......see the picture.

[oldtime dfl_er]

22. OMG I seriously need to know

where you got this picture!

[damonm]

16. This gives me the Chris Matthews Memorial...

..shiver up my leg. This is GOOD news.

If the GOP BASE is calling it "acceptable", that means it royally sucked shit. If it was ACTUALLY acceptable, they'd be shouting from the rooftops how she "hit it out of the park".

Gotta allow for partisan hack hyperbole.

[LooseWilly]

17. The GOP base approves of Bush's performance...

Acceptable... after that vote of... mindless devotion... from the party that previously had Quayle as a VP...

Hells... the GOP base might as well be moaning about their desire for "brains..."

The question should be if there are any non-mouth-breathers who aren't offended at the mere thought of Palin as VP.

[No Elephants]

21. Where are the neo theos who felt that Harriet Meiers was an insulting choice?

[GalleryGod]

23. Says more about the Base than Witless Witchcraft Girl from Wasilla

Caribou Barbie may be the DUMBEST fuck to EVER be on a national ticket.
Jeebus if Danny Quayle doesn't look like Benjamin Disraeli compared to "Ill Bring 'Ya sum" Sarah:puke:

















*Anal Probe,Sarah?? "Theeeenks,but, Noah,Theeenks! First Dude took keeer of dat allreedy,he brought me sum!"
:hurts:

[Essene]

24. they will spin. folks here need to be more objective, yes.

[Redbear]

26. But when your base drops you to acceptable from wonderful that's bad.

The enthusiasm is gone.

[onetwo]

27. Stop worrying about getting 100% of the vote. True undecideds will not be impressed.

[EnviroBat]

28. The GOP celebrates mediocrity...

What else would one expect?

[Ichingcarpenter]

29. I used to say that about my special ed kids on tests too

They were acceptable answers given the learning disabilities.

[LeftinOH]

31. She's NOT like me; I'm pretty sure I'm smarter than she is....n/t

[Lilith Velkor]

33. Not even then - look at Bush.

[sweetpotato]

34. I don't understand why

*Just like me* = good candidate for President and/or Vice President.

When they say those things, are they implying that they themselves are competent enough to be President or Vice President?

Do they think its an easy job?

Should we ask them why they aren't running?

[Arkansas Granny]

36. Palin's favorability polls are plunging. There is a certain segment of voters that

will continue to support her, just as they continue to support Bush. However, it appears that many people are seeing her for what she is. Google "palin favorability ratings" and see what comes up.