Send Sarah to China!
On a conference call to extol Sen. John McCain's plan to direct the government to spend $300-billion buying and refinancing shaky mortgages to help people stay in their homes, Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., and a fellow former Housing secretary, Jack Kemp, found themselves on the spot over this hot-button campaign issue:
Why won't Gov. Sarah Palin go to China?
As appealing as that may be to some of her Republican critics, the reporter meant it a good thing.
Buzz couldn't catch his affiliation, other than the word "world," but he clearly thought McCains' running mate was missing a golden opportunity by turning down an invitation to speak at a Beijing univeristy on Monday, the day before the election.
He argued that doing so would fill any gaps in her foreign affairs resume and guarantee victory for the McCain-Palin ticket. "She could get elected!" he shouted.
Martinez told the operator he wasn't a journalist.
"I am, too! For 50 years!"
Martinez explained she would be busy "campaigning in the United States."
"It would show she has international credentials!" the man insisted.
Martinez called fror the next caller, and the line went quiet.
"Mel, can't you keep your friends off?" Kemp joked.
Martinez feigned bafflement. "I don't know why she's not going to China."
"Think how many votes there are in China," Kemp said.
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Tis is the biggest crock! Why would ANYONE running for office leave the jurisdiction the day fore the election?
I am going to LMAO when McCain/Palin win
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Florida is McCain/Palin Country:
COUNTRY FIRST!!!
Say NO to Obama & his radical friends:
Terrorist Bill Ayers
Convicted Felon Bill Rezko
Racist Jeremiah Wright
Racist Mike Pfleger
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 04:41 PM
send Biden to Siberia!
Posted by: you go, Joe! | October 31, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Send Sarah Palin back to Alaska to "spread the wealth" for her hubby's former business partner!
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I'm sure ACORN has volunteers over there now registering Chinese to vote in this election. After all China has contribute mega$$$$ to Obama's campaign!
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 04:54 PM
I'm sure ACORN has volunteers over there now registering Chinese to vote in this election. After all China has contribute mega$$$$ to McCain's campaign!
Posted by: zom | October 31, 2008 at 05:16 PM
McCain has this in the bag. I've seen some internal poll numbers and let me tell you - what they are showing on TV is not anywhere near the truth.
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Send her with a one way ticket.
She is a stupid ditz that should be making porno movies. Honestly I doubt she would be good at that.
Bad Mother
Bad Mayor
Bad Governor
Racist
I can't keep track of how many affairs she had.
Most of all her followers are uneducated, rednecks
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 05:58 PM
We'd send David Storck, but he'd be griping about all the Chinamen.
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Palin said today her first amendment right to free speech is being infringed upon because of media criticism. She thinks people shouldnt have the right to speak out about her slimey attacks against Obama. Admit it she is a total embarrassment to our nation. The fact she has no depth of understanding of our constitution, our history or our government is a disgrace. The fact she was elected mayor is amazing. I wouldnt send her anywhere except back to Alaska, if they still want her.
Posted by: Realist | October 31, 2008 at 06:09 PM
When Obama wins the Republicans will probably be getting their white hoods and burning crosses.
Hateful, racist, uneducated, rednecks!
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Senator Craig will like the Chinese airport restrooms.
Barack will change the world, get used to it.
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 06:18 PM
@ Young American (5:58): That'd be hot, but you're probably right.
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Palin represents everything that Americans have despised in George W. Bush. An anti-intellectual, intolerant, shoot first, theocratic politician. Her rise to power is eerily similar to W. Bush without the silver spoon.
It will be a great day in America when she goes back to the Alaskan Governor's mansion.
Posted by: Fred | October 31, 2008 at 06:37 PM
5:30 pm is correct.
Internal polls indicate that unless Obama volunteers work hard on election, McCain will win.
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 06:40 PM
There are 645,000 more registered democrats in florida now than republicans. I think Obama should feel pretty good about florida. Especially if there is an 80% turnout as predicted.
Posted by: Ted Stevens | October 31, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I just got back from Wal-Mart
They are out of white sheets and lighter fluid.
What are you rednecks planning on?
Face it, it's over!
President Obama 08 & 12
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Posted by: Ted Stevens | October 31, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Was that you in the Wal Mart Bathroom?
I don't fool around with men, especially corrupt republican pieces of crap like you.
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 07:02 PM
jack kemp is still around?
what did he do with all of his football and king douchebag awards?
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 07:21 PM
what did he do with all of his football and king douche bag awards?
He gave the douche bag awards to sarah palin. She's probably to stupid to know how to use them though.
Posted by: Young American | October 31, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Internal poll numbers? I want to smoke a whole bunch of what those guys are smoking! These guys are claiming that Rasmussen and FOX NEWS are sandbagging the Republicans? Please! Call the no spin zone! ha ha ha
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 09:08 PM
WOW...
Group will run the Rev. Wright, Ayers, and etc. ad this weekend vs. Obama:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3IAjphhw6E
Posted by: Rev Wright Returns | October 31, 2008 at 11:15 PM
"Send her to China", well some good things will come out of this. When she speaks and make outlandish comments they will not be understood. Her impromptu speaking ability will surely scare off the undecideds. Her passport will be stamped officially, with another country for once. Hopefully, she can learn a few things about being a lady instead of trying to be a bully. Most importantly, she can take Karl Rove with her and the Chinese hold him as political dissident, FOREVER!
Posted by: Buster | November 01, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Just think everyone...when McCain is using a walker and senile next year...guess who is going to be running this country? Palin! Now that is scary!
Posted by: A Woman | November 01, 2008 at 09:37 PM