Couric interviews Palin

[esemerson]

Sarah Palin continues to prove that she is not ready for the national 2nd highest position in the federal govt.


On Rick Davis:

Sarah Palin: My understanding is that Rick Davis recused himself from the dealings of the firm. I don't know how long ago, a year or two ago that he's not benefiting from that. And you know, I was - I would hope that's not the case.

Katie Couric: But he still has a stake in the company so isn't that a conflict of interest?

Palin: Again, my understanding is that he recused himself from the dealings with Freddie and Fannie, any lobbying efforts on his part there. And I would hope that's the case because, as John McCain has been saying, and as I've on a much more local level been also rallying against is the undue influence of lobbyists in public policy decisions being made.


On McCain record:

Couric: You've said, quote, "John McCain will reform the way Wall Street does business." Other than supporting stricter regulations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac two years ago, can you give us any more example of his leading the charge for more oversight?

Palin: I think that the example that you just cited, with his warnings two years ago about Fannie and Freddie - that, that's paramount. That's more than a heck of a lot of other senators and representatives did for us.

Couric: But he's been in Congress for 26 years. He's been chairman of the powerful Commerce Committee. And he has almost always sided with less regulation, not more.

Palin: He's also known as the maverick though, taking shots from his own party, and certainly taking shots from the other party. Trying to get people to understand what he's been talking about - the need to reform government.

Couric: But can you give me any other concrete examples? Because I know you've said Barack Obama is a lot of talk and no action. Can you give me any other examples in his 26 years of John McCain truly taking a stand on this?

Palin: I can give you examples of things that John McCain has done, that has shown his foresight, his pragmatism, and his leadership abilities. And that is what America needs today.

Couric: I'm just going to ask you one more time - not to belabor the point. Specific examples in his 26 years of pushing for more regulation.

Palin: I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.

[skiing1974]

that liberal far left CBS!

[Common Sense Al]

What idiotic questions... does she think Palin is a computer database?

[esemerson]

you crack me up Al. Really you do.

Couric was asking legitimate questions. Stuff anyone running for VP SHOULD know. You are such an apologist. Perhaps you should just watch her interview with Hannity. He threw her lots of softballs.

[Common Sense Al]

you crack me up Al. Really you do.

Well I'm glad at least someone thinks I'm funny.

Couric was asking legitimate questions. Stuff anyone running for VP SHOULD know. You are such an apologist. Perhaps you should just watch her interview with Hannity. He threw her lots of softballs.

Why should she be a database on McCain's 2 decades plus (almost 3 decades I think) of Congressional service? She's not a historian.

[skiing1974]

she shouldn't, I guess that's why McCain campaign doesn't allow her to speak on any news conference on her own, only in these pre-scheduled ABC and CBS interviews. Bush couldn't name the foreign presidents and countries but still ran one hell of a foreign policy.
LOL.

[esemerson]

but there is more. Apparently part of her experience was keeping an eye on Putin.

Katie Couric: You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that?

Sarah Palin: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and, on our other side, the land-boundry that we have with Canada. It's funny that a comment like that was kinda made to … I don't know, you know … reporters.

Couric: Mocked?

Palin: Mocked, yeah I guess that's the word, mocked.

Couric: Well, explain to me why that enhances your foreign-policy credentials.

Palin: Well, it certainly does, because our, our next-door neighbors are foreign countries, there in the state that I am the executive of. And there…

Couric: Have you ever been involved in any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?

Palin: We have trade missions back and forth, we do. It's very important when you consider even national-security issues with Russia. As Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border. It is from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation, Russia, because they are right next to, they are right next to our state.

[esemerson]

2nd holocaust?

i am sorry this woman is a nut job. she disagrees with Henry Kissinger on diplomacy!

[Common Sense Al]

i am sorry this woman is a nut job. she disagrees with Henry Kissinger on diplomacy!

Biden's a nut job too. He says it is patriotic for "rich" people to pay even more in taxes! He disagrees with the founding fathers on taxes!

[esemerson]

i am sorry this woman is a nut job. she disagrees with Henry Kissinger on diplomacy!

Biden's a nut job too. He says it is patriotic for "rich" people to pay even more in taxes! He disagrees with the founding fathers on taxes!

please Al. Stop trying to convince yourself she is the right choice for VP.

[Lantana07]

The VP, while potentially president, has virtually zero input or power related to anything - ever. So long as POTUS doesn't drop.

[Common Sense Al]

please Al. Stop trying to convince yourself she is the right choice for VP.

I'm not trying. I'm already convinced she is a good choice

[skiing1974]

I guess we will learn on Nov.5th is she is a good choice or not.

[Techfan93]

Lob some of these questions at Obama and see what credible answers he could put out there. He isn't in the race as the VP, but the PRESIDENT, not #2, but #1...


Couric: But he's been in Congress for 26 years. He's been chairman of the powerful Commerce Committee. And he has almost always sided with less regulation, not more.

Couric: Have you ever been involved in any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?

Couric: Well, explain to me why that enhances your foreign-policy credentials.

I really wish the Democrats would stop directing critical issue points to a potential VP and begin looking for the answers in their own PRESIDENTIAL candidate. Perhaps that makes too much sense...

T

[esemerson]

Lob some of these questions at Obama and see what credible answers he could put out there. He isn't in the race as the VP, but the PRESIDENT, not #2, but #1...


Couric: But he's been in Congress for 26 years. He's been chairman of the powerful Commerce Committee. And he has almost always sided with less regulation, not more.

Couric: Have you ever been involved in any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?

Couric: Well, explain to me why that enhances your foreign-policy credentials.

I really wish the Democrats would stop directing critical issue points to a potential VP and begin looking for the answers in their own PRESIDENTIAL candidate. Perhaps that makes too much sense...

T

I look at number 1 & number 2 when making a decision. you don't think VP is important?

if mccain was not 72 years old perhaps it would not be that big a deal. I can't honestly believe that an educated voter can be comfortable with her a heartbeat away from the presidency. I can see why her time with the press is carefully coordinated. then the gop cries foul when she is criticized. She has to be tough to be on the ticket.

Obama has been under the public microscope for nearly 2 years. I have no problem with Obama's experience level. he makes all of his policies and beliefs known and easy he is accessible. Biden is a solid, experienced, choice to compliment him. Whereas it appears McCain picked Palin to cause a stir. McCains erratic behavior is a concern. but I am sure it is part of is 'Maverickness'.

you all seem to have made up your minds. I am just glad the rest of the voting public seems to be catching on as the bounce she caused in the polls continues to subside.