McCain: Palin the next Clinton or Reagan

[JonLP24]

Source: CNN

(CNN) – Sarah Palin may just be the next Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton — two previous governors underestimated by the national media who went on to win the White House, John McCain said Monday.

Appearing alongside Palin in an interview on CBS, McCain reiterated his confidence in the Alaska governor, even as several conservatives suggested she is unqualified for the No. 2 spot on a national ticket.

"This is not the first time that I've seen a governor being questioned by some quote, 'expert,' " McCain told CBS' Katie Couric as Palin looked on. "I remember that Ronald Reagan was a 'cowboy.' President Clinton was a governor of a very small state that had 'no experience' either. I remember how easy it was going to be for Bush I to defeat him.

"But the point is I've seen underestimation before," McCain added. "I'm very proud of the excitement that Gov. Palin has ignited with our party and around this country. It is a level of excitement and enthusiasm, frankly, that I haven't seen before. And I'd like to attribute it to me. But the fact is that she has done incredible job. And I'm so proud of the work that she's doing."

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[LynnTheDem]

1. *choke*

RTOFLMAO!!!

And McCain is the next JFK!

More for SNL. :rofl:

[JonLP24]

11. No but McCain did self claim that he was a "Teddy Roosevelt Republican" n/t

[FSogol]

2. No, but she is a living, breathing example of McBush's poor judgment. n/t

[livetohike]

3. When did Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton need someone to

hold their hand during a major network interview? That was pitiful.

[Juneboarder]

Seriously??

WTF bubble is McCain freaking living in??

I can't even believe they have such a high rating at this point... things must be rigged.

[livetohike]

20. I think the "perfect storm" is brewing for McCain's ratings to

sink like a rock. I think many women are looking at this like :wtf: or at least I hope they are. It's so chauvinistic - the way Palin is being handled and she isn't rebelling. She's useless.

[MaineDem]

10. That was totally sexist

Can you imagine anyone doing that to a man?

I was appalled!

[redqueen]

12. When he stepped in to answer for her...

that was just unbelievable. You'd think she was unable to answer for herself.

[Lorien]

18. Yeah; Cheny with Bush

remember; when Bush had to testify about anything, Cheney was right there! Bush also looked like he was wearing an earpiece during the debates.

[livetohike]

19. Me too. Appalled. It was extremely sexist and I kept thinking

of all the job interviews I have had in my life. I couldn't imagine having my husband there to hold my hand.

My God, she must be really, really bad as far as ability to stand up for herself.

[gratuitous]

4. McThuselah is a Republican; you expect him to admit making a mistake?

Of course he's going to equate the Dingbat with people who had actual accomplishments. I just can't imagine why CNN would think such drivel would be newsworthy.

[Eurobabe]

5. Methinks she's just another "Bush" n/t

[MaineDem]

6. Oh please!

This is just beyond ludicrous.

She's nowhere in either's league.

[VWolf]

7. Suuuuure. And Ted Nugent may go vegan nt

[radfringe]

8. OMG - he's really reaching, isn't he??? really scrambling... n/t

[bowens43]

9. McCain is either mindbogglingly ignorant

or just a liar. To compare Caribou to either Clinton or Reagan is ridiculous.

[Lorien]

13. McCain really doesn't seem to know how this game is played

if your VP sucks at speaking on her own and she's going into a debate, you don't RAISE people's expectations for her!

[snooper2]

14. It is a level of excitement and enthusiasm, frankly, that I haven't seen before.

He should have went to an Obama rally last year :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[redqueen]

15. He can't be serious.

1. 18 months.
2. Alaska.
3. Christ, just listen to her!

[all.of.me]

16. "And I'd like to attribute it to me." ?!?!?!?!? WTF?!?!?!?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Roland99]

17. Excuse me for a moment while I....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[skyounkin]

21. Well he is right

she is just like Clinton- for us!! The more people see her the more they want to vote Democratic!!!

[Marsala]

25. Clinton, Carter and Reagan didn't need their dads with them at interviews

to help explain all the dumb things they said in the last interview.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

22. bill clinton is intelligent and articulate and understands complex issues

dear god. how dare he malign clinton in that fashion

[not fooled]

30. He must have meant...

..."Socks" Clinton (and that's an insult to the cat)

Go Grampy McCrap!Give us a laugh!

[Journeyman]

23. I agree, Sen. McCain. It's why the country should have such high expectations for her on Thursday...

now, keep painting while you back slowly into that corner. . .

[OnyxCollie]

24. Well, Reagan had a degenerative mental disease

and Palin's an idiot, so I can see the comparison.

[RoccoR5955]

26. McCain needs a check up from the neck up, or

a drug test. This can be the only explanation for this. This guy is either deranged, or heavily drugged.

[mdmc]

27. yup that is my fear

[snake in the grass]

28. Neither.

All hyperbole aside, she is unarguably mentally dull and could never in this life or the next reach the brilliance of Bill Clinton. As for the other choice, Sarah Palin in office would make us look back to the good, old days of Ronald Reagan.

[boilinmad]

29. My question to Palins supporters now, is....

.."Have you listened to her speak?, Do you find it acceptable and intelligent? Well then we have nothing more to discuss." Really, theres no getting through to these people. They keep stating the 'experience' thing. Its not about experience. Its about intelligence, curiosity, and statesmanship. The 'lady' has none.

[noel711]

31. OH? But Reagan could 'act' presidential, and Clinton was just brilliant...

Ms. Palin is neither a good actor,
nor a scholar.

What is McCain smoking?
Desperation?

This is getting more bizarre every day!

[EFerrari]

32. McTroll has to release his medical records. He doesn't even make sense. n/t

[seleff]

33. Ivy League Education and Rhodes Scholar compared to...?

I heard this comparison to Clinton on NPR call-in show also. I don't know why the moderator (forget who it was)didn't make a point to compare their respective educational backgrounds...

[terrya]

34. John needs a nap. He's talking silly.

[bamacrat]

35. Yeah the other guys did it but they knew what they were talking about.

The knew how to answer a question even if the didnt know an answer. They didnt just stare at the person doing the interview, or say I just am when asked why they are qualified. THEY HAD BRAINS, even though I hate to admit it about Reagan.

[CitizenLeft]

36. OMG... Bill Clinton was a RHODES SCHOLAR!!!

He compared... did he really...???

WTF!!!

I just... can't stand it. *passes out*

[onenote]

37. and Mike Huckabee might be the next Jimi Hendrix