November 5, 2008

Palin: I'm Sorry if I Cost McCain a Single Vote

@ 3:56 pm by Hill Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) this morning apologized for any votes she might have cost John McCain in his bid for the presidency, while downplaying aspirations to challenge Barack Obama in four years during an interview with MSNBC.

“If I cost John McCain even one vote, then I am sorry about that,” she said.

Palin said she could not even imagine running for national office in 2012, saying “2012 sounds so far off.”

The governor cited the economic crisis as the key factor for their loss, saying her selection as McCain’s running mate could in no way trump the country’s serious financial woes.

Palin said she will return to Alaska tonight and cannot wait to get back to working full time as Alaska’s governor.

-Ben Nunnery

Archived under: Campaigns, News, Presidential Campaigns
Tags: John McCain, Sarah Palin

11 Comments »

1. The media won't say it, because they'd look like sexists piling on a beaten ticket, but I'll say it; the woman was a disaster. She cemented the two party bases and drove independents, young voters and intellectuals away in droves. If her name is mentioned once in the upcoming restructuring meetings it will be a sure sign of the death of the party. But, no doubt, the "braintrust" of the GOP will decide that once she assumes Stephens seat in the Senate she'll be be ready in 2012. She needs to be cut loose, Dobson and his crowd need to be cut loose, Rove needs to be cut loose, Hannity and Limbaugh need to be called reactionaries that do not speak for the party. But, sadly, the only thing that will be cut loose is conservatism. I believe the party has 8 years to get it's act together, but it won't, and we'll enjoy 8 years of President Obama followed by Rahm Emmanuel in 2016.

   Comment by Chris Sorrell — November 5, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

2. Amazing. Before the election it was in God's hands. After the election it is the economy's fault.

   Comment by Noone — November 5, 2008 @ 4:49 pm

3. Palin, McCain, and their surrogates refer to the "economy" as if it were a tornado or an earthquake — an Act of God, if you will. It is as if the pervasive deregulation and other economic and foreign policies championed by conservatives had nothing to do with the current state of our banking systems, national debt, and general lack of accountability that runs rife through boardrooms and CEO suites everywhere.

   Comment by Ba'al — November 5, 2008 @ 5:37 pm

4. Not bad. She did a nice job of seeming like a human there. Despite
   the marbles-in-the-mouth accent and her tendency to drop subject
   pronouns, this was an interesting look at her. Even so, though, it
   seems odd to choose to blame the economy. Since less than 24 hours
   ago she was claiming that McCain was best equipped to handle it.

   Comment by Grover — November 5, 2008 @ 5:47 pm

5. Sarah, you cost McCain millions of votes, including mine. I agree with Mr. Sorrell's comments - when will REAL Conservatism be the "base" of the Republican Party? No Deficits. No Religious Tyranny. Freedom of Choice. Small Government. No Bailouts. Personal Liberty. These are Conservative Values, not the Fox News culture wars that, as imbodied by Palin, drove away voters by the tens of millions.

   Comment by American Freedom — November 5, 2008 @ 5:53 pm

6. She was a rookie and unprepared to be any where near the White House. John McCain made a colossal blunder selecting her because she is too extreme in her opinions and not what the American people want or need.

   Comment by BONNIE — November 6, 2008 @ 8:17 am

7. McCain/Palin lost the election because of the media's love for Obama! However, within 6 months of his taking office (should never happen) the media will have to make a decision between true reporting or continue to hide the truth or distort the truth about Obama. It will interesting to watch how the love for Obama is shared after the broken campaign promises are realized. NO free rent, no gas money, higher taxes,etc… and the radicals are in power within USA. Change is coming for sure! Obama does not have the experience to lead this country. IS there a "present" vote button in the White House? McCain/Palin would never vote "present"! Change is coming alright!

   Comment by Robin — November 6, 2008 @ 9:28 am

8. While I do agree that she was a "rookie" and seemingly unprepared, not to mention naive, she did not cost McCain my vote. I cast my vote for McCain because of Obama's extreme liberal views and his own lack of experience. He seems to have spent his entire time in public life trying to further his own personal ambitions at the expense of his constituents. At least I consider Palin to be more in tune to the concerns of average citizens working to achieve the American Dream than is Obama, whose philosphy is that success is evil.

   Comment by Glennis — November 6, 2008 @ 9:42 am

9. I too dislike the Republican party because like the Democrats, they lie to the people and steal their money by way of taxation, earmarks and fiascos like FreddieGate. The left's assertion that the economy's debacle was because of the "Republicans' non-regulation is utterly untrue and that is documented. The Democrats "legislated" the US into this coming depression via their implicit direction of Freddie and Fannie and the banking industry. Just because a lie is repeated many times over, does not make it more believeable. The real conservatives of this country are too busy going to work and raising their families to pay attention. But thank God for Obama. He will get their attention in the next term if any of his policies come to pass. My prediction is you will see a shift to the far right so unencumbered by "what's said on CNN, FOX, etc" that people will think an uprising is under way. All of you American "thirty-somethin's" need to remember that there are those of us in our 50's and 60's that were educated when the system wasn't left-leaning. We understand the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It would behoove you to read the Declaration of Independence and try to imagine what those men were feeling, experiencing at the time the words were written. I daresay that history does repeat itself and please don't call me a visionary just because I told you that many, many people are feeling that same way now that our founding fathers were then. To those of you that say everything wrong with this country is the Republicans fault or the Democrats fault, I say you are half right. And speaking of being partly right, just remember what Joe Biden said -it was scary to say the least. In essence he verbalized a national scene that would be fraught with fear and anguish. I personally shudder to comtemplate what is ahead. Be happy now while the sun shines, for the clouds are on the horizon.

   Comment by Allen Slominski — November 6, 2008 @ 9:43 am

10. I see the Republican insiders are attacking Sarah instead of realizing that their impotent campaign to kiss moderate and independent butts was a failure from the beginning.
    The Republican insiders attacked Reagan from the beginning to the end.
    The Democrats have become left wing extremists. The Republicans have become moderate blobs that stand for nothing. Thomas Dewey would be proud.
    It is time for a new party of conservative values. The Reeps are an anachronism.
    Dr. Dave

    Comment by Dr Dave — November 6, 2008 @ 3:08 pm

11. Dr. Dave,

    Yep, I saw the story first on Oreilly last night who gave creedance to it by just putting it on. How the right has shifted, huh. But like I said in post No. 9, we are all in for a major perception shift. Like Biden (can't believe I'm saying that) I don't know what will happen next year, but I feel sure something will. Dig a hole. Line it with lead. Bring your water bottle and your puppy. It's gonna' be weird.

    Allen

    Comment by Allen Slominski — November 6, 2008 @ 5:36 pm

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