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By The Associated Press

Saturday, Oct 04, 2008 - 09:10:11 pm CDT

OMAHA -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will campaign in Nebraska on Sunday, campaign officials said.

The Alaska governor will headline a 6 p.m. rally at Omaha's Civic Auditorium Sunday, the campaign of Republican presidential nominee John McCain announced Saturday. Tickets aren't required.

Republican Senate candidate Mike Johanns said McCain needed to give Nebraska ``a little attention,'' and called the visit ``good news.''

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Gov. Sarah Palin in Denver Saturday. (AP Photo)

``I think it has everything to do with the fact that they want to sweep Nebraska, and they can do it,'' Johanns said.

Nebraska has given its five electoral votes to the GOP candidate in every presidential election since 1964.

Presidential candidates rarely visit Nebraska because Republicans have been so dominant. They enjoy a 178,000-voter advantage over Democrats in registered voters.

But this year, Democratic nominee Barack Obama's campaign is targeting the state's 2nd District, which includes Omaha, in hopes of winning an electoral vote. The state is one of just two — Maine is the other — that can split its electoral votes, although it's never happened.

The vote would be essential to victory if the election ended in a 269-269 electoral tie, neither candidate reaching the needed 270 electoral votes.

The Obama campaign is opening its second office in Omaha, while McCain has so far relied on a volunteer effort in the state.

McCain held a fundraiser in Ashland in July, while Obama hasn't been back to Nebraska since a rally in the week before February's Democratic caucuses.

Erin Fitzgerald, Nebraska spokeswoman for the Obama campaign, said there were no announced visits by Obama or running mate Joe Biden to the state as of Saturday. Such announcements are usually made a few days in advance, she said.

``We are focusing our efforts on our unprecedented phone and door canvass operation, as well as the historic announcement of our second office in Omaha,'' Fitzgerald said.


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Fred wrote on October 4, 2008 5:45 pm:
" Being a Democrat LMAO, I say Gov. Palin........go somewhere else.:) I hope this year, is the year Nebraskans "Get Smart" and vote democrat. The republicans have ruined us. She is cute, but not too much upstairs. he he
She either didn't want to answer the questions during the debate with Biden, either way...the hockey mom stuff, makes her look stupid and aggressive. Do we really want that??? I for one don't. "

 TR wrote on October 4, 2008 5:50 pm:
" a sign of weakness on the part of the McCain campaign. Having to send the VP nominee to a usually solidly red state this close to the election means they are very worried about the first district going blue.

let's hope it does! "

 Awesome not wrote on October 4, 2008 5:53 pm:
" This WOMAN is not qualified to run a daycare much less a country. She needs to focus on her pregnant kid and disabled kid and leave running the country to MEN like Obama who know what they are doing. She cant run a family, how will she run a country "

 Sue F. wrote on October 4, 2008 6:02 pm:
" Oh goody, more lies, insults, attacks, and winks here in Nebraska. And absolutly no talk of issues. I guess when you have nothing else...... "

 Please wrote on October 4, 2008 6:10 pm:
" Like our country will be in any better hands if Osama wins! "

 Voter wrote on October 4, 2008 6:15 pm:
" Good, can't wait to see her. More people need to hear of Obama's ties to criminals like Tony Rezko and terrorists like Bill Ayers. "

 happygael wrote on October 4, 2008 6:17 pm:
" Welcome to the Cornhusker state Governor Palin. "

 Who cares wrote on October 4, 2008 6:19 pm:
" Palin is coming to Nebraska not to answer questions about what McCain will do for the economy, healthcare, education, and many other IMPORTANT items. She will be coming to expand and continue the personal attacks on Obama since the McCain camp is falling further behind in the polls. Since McCain doesn't have answers to these problems and a source in the McCain camp says that they will go with the personal attacks to get the attention off economy crisis. I want to hear about plans for the country, not personal attacks like a grade schooler and before all you McCain supporters say Obama started it, show me where and none of this hearsay or a third party supporting Obama did it because McCain has plenty of third party attack groups as well. Show me where Obama or Biden did it. I thought so "

 Glad wrote on October 4, 2008 6:23 pm:
" I'm glad Sarah Palin is coming to Nebraska. I believe she is that is close to what normal people are. All the rest are just the same old politicians. We need change in Washington and Obama is the wrong kind of change. "

 Evangelical Woman wrote on October 4, 2008 6:30 pm:
" Yuk! "

 Obama Supporter wrote on October 4, 2008 6:40 pm:
" Let's hope when people ask questions, she won't sway away from them. "

 To Voter and Glad from a female voter wrote on October 4, 2008 6:59 pm:
" Sarah Palin has nothing in common with me;she's a liar and I take offense in saying she's close to what I am.She's lying with a straight face about the Bill Ayers association.She perverts the truth and has the arrogance to call herself a Christian! "

 Yeah Palin wrote on October 4, 2008 7:04 pm:
" As much as I don't want another Republican to win, the likes of Obama
scares the *#@* outta me, more so than having another Republican in the White House......I think Sarah Palin is just what this country needs especially after watching her and Biden in the debates.
*She* knows how to deal with America, and knows how to talk to the American Public....Biden just looked like the same ole' Washington Political Schmuck who is out for only himself and what he can rob America
for................Palin is a refreshing breath of fresh air. "

 karwied wrote on October 4, 2008 7:16 pm:
" How can you say that Gov. Palin is lying about Obama's association with Bill Ayers????? He worked for Ayers...Ayers gave him the down payment for his home....Ayers is a felon who blew things up and wanted to blow up more and kill policemen. What is a lie about any of that? You question her Christianity? You take offense at what she says? Who died and made you GOD???? "

 Randy wrote on October 4, 2008 7:17 pm:
" The only politician that I like is Palin. The rest are a bunch of scum bags that should never see Washington again except for their treason trials. Republicans and democrats have cheated the American people over and should be in jail. I hope Palin gets elected and starts to clean out the trash we call government. "

 snowbird wrote on October 4, 2008 7:21 pm:
" I am glad Gov, Palin is coming to Ne. I hope she comes in contact with intelligent Nebraskans and not like "Awesome Not: who would never make that statement to a man. If you are voting for Obama, you would vote for anyone if they say they
are a Democrat. I am a registered Demo but no Obama
for me. I shall be proud to cat my ballot for McCain/Palin "

 Bullwinkle wrote on October 4, 2008 7:23 pm:
" It's always an interesting study to watch liberals respond to a woman who went places without doing it "their" way. How dare a pro-life woman who is from a small town and practices her relion try to make in it politics without the liberal stamp of approval. The level of contempt heaped upon her the by the left since her nomination reveals the how threatened they are by her...not by her politcs, like they say, but by the way she got there. As far as being not qualified? Well, I'm not sure that a few years as a Senator trumps a few years as a Governor. Someone who never sponsored a major piece of legislation must not have gotten much out of the time that they were in the senate anyway. "

 You Betcha wrote on October 4, 2008 7:30 pm:
" Yeah, she knows JUST what this country needs > You betcha! Team of maverix! AHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!! "

 Okie wrote on October 4, 2008 7:38 pm:
" I know parts of Nebraska, especially around Omaha, are in play because NE isn't a winner take all state. But as for Palin's schedule, today she was in Carson, California... a state they have zero chance of winning. I think they are pretty much keeping her out of most states where her presence would be negative.

In other words- Palin in CA makes no difference. Palin in OK makes no difference. Pain in NE- well, it's a state that she might play okay in.

Maybe a good question would be: "Do you agree with John McCain that we should invade Iran?"

(Not that he's actually directly said that, but I doubt she knows what he's said and I think she would jump at the chance to automatically say she backed him 100% don't ya know? "

 comic relief wrote on October 4, 2008 7:44 pm:
" I wonder which Sarah Palin will show up; Sarah Palin or Tina Fey? I really hope it's Tina. I loved watching her with Katie and Charlie. What a hoot! This republican won't be voting for her (Egads, No!), however, I do enjoy the comedy. "

 What a joke wrote on October 4, 2008 7:45 pm:
" I'm a democrat and I DO NOT VOTE FOR JUST ANYONE! If I truly felt this woman was qualified I would gladly vote her in but the idea of even the smallest chance she could become President...scares the heck out of me. I would actually rather have a typical "scum bag" in office than someone WITH NO QUALIFICATIONS! Someone who wants to ruin our environment, practice genocide, make us all look like idiots right along with Bush and to top it off think it's okay because she's cute...IS NOT someone I want to vote for. I'm sure she's an okay lady but she is not like me and anyone who votes for a ticket with her on it should not be allowed to vote. I'm sorry if that offends some of you out there but McCain brought himself down with her. I think he may have stood a chance without her but the fact he chose her proves he was grasping at votes for a woman and trust me I AM NOT THREATENED BY HER! "

 Brian wrote on October 4, 2008 7:47 pm:
" Who? Is she the politician with the nice glasses? The one who said she does not understand those Washington types (in the VP debate)? The one who thinks she is somehow morally above all other politicians? The one who thinks she will hold the same position on all issues in 10 or 20 years? Well, I suppose not wavering can be good... until you realize that it can also translate into a lack of humility, sensibility, responsiveness, and so on. She's funny :-) "

 rukidding wrote on October 4, 2008 7:49 pm:
" Sarah Palin is close to normal people? If that is true I am very scared for America. She is an unqualified, unarticulate, inexperienced redneck. Her hokey and ridiculous answers on Thursday were frightening. I expect more out of our leaders. "

 Welcome wrote on October 4, 2008 7:55 pm:
" Welcome to Nebraska Governor Palin. You are a genuine person with common sense and you are exactly what this country needs. A breath of fresh air. God bless this country should the likes of Barrack Hussein Obama win this election. Governor Palin and Senator McCain are what we need! "

 That bird if funny wrote on October 4, 2008 8:04 pm:
" How can someone who writes so poorly imply that he or she is intelligent? That bird is funny! "

 Childrens Example wrote on October 4, 2008 8:50 pm:
" It is interesting to read the comments. For my children to have a role model in the public eye, I would chose Palin. Obama supports killing babies - Wow! I hope my children learn that. I don't want Biden teaching my children about patriotism by paying more taxes or giving .01% of my earnings to charity. Palin granted isn't perfect but doesn't try to cover her beliefs. "

 Liberals wrote on October 4, 2008 8:51 pm:
" Do only liberals post? "

 You are Not Welcome Here wrote on October 4, 2008 8:53 pm:
" When and where do we protest that this unqualified candidate is not welcome in our state?!!! Anyone that is considering as capable of VP needs to put down the bible and have their head checked! "

 When wrote on October 4, 2008 9:07 pm:
" y'all speak of felons, speak lightly. Bush and Cheney are not out of the woods yet. When I vote I want at least of chance of this country making a comeback. McCain is like bush in that he was born and has a silver spoon in his mouth. Palin is connected to a real felon also. He is the senator from alaska who has taken over a quarter million dollars of work in a house from oil and is being prosecuted. I want someone to represent the working people not the rich. McCain would have never gotten into annapolis with out his grandad and dad. Bush would have never graduated from yale without donations by his dad. See the Parallels? Palin is being coached by the bush party so naturally she is going to sound just like them. I won't vote for her ticket. Remember the Palin-McCain ticket? "

 Joseph P. Sokolovsky wrote on October 4, 2008 9:19 pm:
" Simply wonderful....so much hate....and so jealous....we conservative Republicans must be doing something right!!! She not qualified you say...
aaaah...have you people taken a truthful and close look at Commander
Barack Hussein Obama's experience and qualifications? Now...that is really
really a joke...and should keep Americans awake at night!! "

 Get Real wrote on October 4, 2008 9:21 pm:
" I can’t wait until the election is over and all of the political pundits who post here go back to whatever their regular hobby is. How blind are you idiots? No real leader has run for the Presidency in more than 50 years. And why would they? A real leader would have to endure a biased media and morons like you who spew crap you read on an Internet blog or heard from your favorite talking head on the radio. The time has come for the citizens of the United States to embrace personal responsibility and traditional American values (like your parents taught you), hold our elected official accountable, drop the partisanship, and stop believing the government owes you something. Otherwise, as a nation, we’re DONE! "

 Oh NO wrote on October 4, 2008 9:28 pm:
" Ah, say it ain’t so, Sarah. There yu'll be a go again, pointing backwards again, though.

Will you be taking questions from the opposition?
I mean at the rally, and answering them? "

 Bob wrote on October 4, 2008 9:30 pm:
" I don't object to Gov. Palin because she is a woman with a special needs child or a pregnant teenage daughter. I don't object to her because she holds certain religious or political beliefs (even though I don't agree with them).

I object to her because she is totally unqualified for the position of Vice-President. She doesn't understand any of the issues facing this nation. She has misrepresented her positions on several issues (in fact she has flat out lied about several of them). The biggest misrepresentation is about her successes as mayor. When she took office the town was in strong financial shape. She advocated several silly and unnecessary projects wasting the towns resources. When she left office they were in debt up to their eyeballs. "

 Mary wrote on October 4, 2008 9:44 pm:
" Since when does being the mayor of a town the size of Crete qualify anyone to be Vice-President? From what I have seen so far her only qualifications for the office are her years as a mayor of a small town and her time as gov. of a state with a total population equal to about 40% of Nebraska. She doesn't understand any of the issues facing our country. She doesn't even understand that abstinance only policies don't work and that misguided position has directly affected her family. "

 Moose in headlights wrote on October 4, 2008 9:54 pm:
" What do I think of Gov. Palin coming to Nebraska?

I'll get back to you on that one! "

 Get That wrote on October 4, 2008 9:58 pm:
" Poison called Sarah Palin as far away from this state as possible. This Governor is not qualified to run a single thing! OBAMA O8!

And to that person who called the next President of the United States Barack Obama "Osama"...you need to GET A LIFE! "

 Dave wrote on October 4, 2008 10:00 pm:
" So using her same logic about Obama linked to terrorists: She can see Russia from Alaska! She's a KGB spy! Never been more glad that I turned in my early ballot with one more vote for Obama! "

 To karwied wrote on October 4, 2008 10:02 pm:
" maybe YOU should check the facts.Ayers DID NOT make downpayments on the house.Jeez will you guys stop at nothing????The worked on the same boeard of education together-heaven help me if someone made associations between me and those I serve on committees with!They were not intimate friends no matter how much you try to force that falsehood as truth!
The Ayers issue is not her only lie.
And as for questioning her faith:as a Christian I have an obligation to point out that for someone who claims to be a Christian she's NOT WALKING THE TALK!In the Bible we are told to watch for false prophets,and that by their fruit we will recognize them (her lies are proof of that) and also to test the spirits to see whether they are from God.I cannot ignore those falsehoods. "

 TO Get Real wrote on October 4, 2008 10:14 pm:
" Amen to that! I won't even try to say my piece because you stated my point exactly.Thanks! "

 To GET REAL wrote on October 4, 2008 10:33 pm:
" The only chance for hope this nation, and the world, has is President Obama. He is the one Leader we have needed and waited for for many decades. President Obama will right the wrongs of the last 300 years and make this a nation where justice and equality mean something. No more of the rich Wall Street boys lining their pockets at the expense of the rest of us. We will all finally provide what we are able and receive what we need. "

 Late ODay wrote on October 4, 2008 10:38 pm:
" A quick note to those who bray that dividing the Nebraska electoral map dilutes our influence and dooms us to permanent fly-over status. Please SHUT UP. You've just been proven wrong again. They're sending her precisely BECAUSE they frantically need us. "

 karwied wrote on October 4, 2008 10:54 pm:
" I misspoke: It was not Ayers who gave the downpayment for his home...It was Rezko...Sorry, I am an old man who sometimes gets his facts mixed up. You don't sound too Christian yourself, with the nasty words spewing from your keyboard. Check out the names of all of Obama's managers....all with nice black marks beside their names. It is a very scary thought that this man could possibly be leading our country. Remember, you reap what you sow....I think we should all move to Mexico. "

 josephine wrote on October 4, 2008 11:01 pm:
" You women are just mean and ugly in your comments. What makes you so angry? She is a women that has stood on the truth. Something that you so called left wing feminist have not been ever able to do. One of your idols Nancy Peloski has 5 kids and had done nothing for this country except drag it through the mud. Clean your own house before you start pointing fingers at others. Oh thats right being a way left winger you so called ladies probably have illegals cleaning your houses. "

 Really wrote on October 4, 2008 11:08 pm:
" Would you want Governor Palin running our state? "

 To karwied wrote on October 4, 2008 11:11 pm:
" Provide me one article that proves what you just said about Ayers (and it can't be just a quote from Palin). You won't be able to. It's lies. They met a few times at social events in Chicago. They happened to be on a committee together. That doesn't make them best friends. I have never seen any reference that Ayers helped Obama buy his house.
Would YOU like to be blamed for the actions of everyone you ever met or worked with? "

 TOM wrote on October 4, 2008 11:20 pm:
" Can't you people see what OBAMA is about ...FACTS are coming out .Don't be fooled .In just about every possible area why is it you see alot of comments in favor of Obama is his vast network of people writing replys in just about every facet.WAKE UP PEOPLE... "

 Experienced wrote on October 4, 2008 11:23 pm:
" Speaking of experience...anyone catch Biden's comment during the debate...when asked what he saw his role as VP, he didn't talk about the committees he'd be heading up, rather he said he'd be right there, next to Obama, giving him support. Sounds to me like Obama is inexperienced if Biden thinks he needs to hold his hand. Wonder who really will run the country??? "

 UGH wrote on October 4, 2008 11:32 pm:
" If she comes will she pay for her own security? All the money that is spent on this stuff is just astronomical. Can't she just send a video? Its MUCH cheaper! "

 Hi Joseph wrote on October 5, 2008 12:01 am:
" Why is it that some Republicans feel the need to refer to Barak Obama by his full name, Barak Hussein Obama? I don’t know that I’ve ever heard anyone refer to John McCain as John Sidney McCain. Is that an attempt to arouse negative emotions? Is that how McCain is going to get the votes? Oh, so very sly you are. I’m curious… is it fear of the inevitable that lead to such silly ploys? Well, when reason fails, I suppose… desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Obama and Biden must be doing something right. Oh, I’m sorry, let me try to help some of you out… It looks like Barak HUSSEIN Obama II and Joseph Robinette Bidden, Jr. are doing something right.

You're silly, Joseph. "

 Des wrote on October 5, 2008 12:02 am:
" Ah, nice to see that even in Nebraska Palin Derangement Syndrome is alive and well. Too bad I have a full schedule on Sunday and will probably miss the rally. My best to her and to the McCain campaign. "

 Troy wrote on October 5, 2008 12:10 am:
" I would like to vote republican this year but I just don't have enough money to do so this year! "

 MP wrote on October 5, 2008 12:21 am:
" Wow the Dumocrats have come out once again to talk down a women that is way more qualified to run this country then Obama. Word to all the stupid Dumocrats out there tell us what Obama has done to make him qualified to run this country? Nothing!!! He has spent 2 of his 4 years in the senate running for president. He has ties to terrorist, he went to a so called church ran by a racist, and lets not get started with Tony Rezko. He is part of the lowest approval rated senate ever. He has spent more time voting present then making the tough calls. Wake up people can you really see this guy running the country. His wife calls him her babies daddy I guess you can take the ghetto out the black man but you cant take the black man out the ghetto. "

 Ex-GOP wrote on October 5, 2008 12:24 am:
" I can understand not voting for Obama but seriously folks, what do you see in this woman? Why do people constantly fall for politicians that manage to do a good job acting like your average citizen, when in fact they are anything but. I'll give McCain a fair shot at it should he manage to somehow win in November and pray to God he stays healthy and alive. McCain is too much of the same and his pick of Palin was nothing more than a political stunt. I strongly suggest voting for Obama or 3rd party... "

 Conservative Voter wrote on October 5, 2008 12:30 am:
" A true sign that the Republicans are in trouble...I'm afraid the gig is up in 2008. Looks like the time of President Obama is at hand. "

 Bill wrote on October 5, 2008 12:59 am:
" You women wanted a woman...NOW VOTE!!! "

 Joyce wrote on October 5, 2008 1:39 am:
" Thank God Johanns is exposed as having poor judgment! Ah, shucks! It is a stretch of imagination to say this will help either of the candidates. But is might help Kleeb and Esch; oh! the unintended consequences of the celebrity politicians who would try to convince people they really have done something as governors.. "

 Tim wrote on October 5, 2008 1:52 am:
" It is hard for me to believe that anyone called a polititon will make a difference for the better in our political condition. But Obama looks to me to be the worst of all worlds. We should look at the people they associate with. His economic advisors are part of the reason that our financial institutions are in the condition they are in. Terrorists. Etc. If we elect this kind of man we deserve what we have coming.
We need a leader that puts the people first. A leader that has actual life experience. Obama has NOTHING that I want. My children and grand children don't deserve what he will bring us. "

 BicycleMike wrote on October 5, 2008 2:15 am:
" I'm certainly not a Sarah Palin, not by any stretch of the imagination but I'm truly taken aback at how hateful people are. Maybe it's not the politicians who are so bad, maybe it's US who demand that our politicians are so bad. "

 Hello wrote on October 5, 2008 3:14 am:
" Those of you that want Obama to be president, you are going to get what you ask for. Don't cry when the world goes to hell. No, this that we have gone through is not hell, what the future will hold with him will be. You are asking for events like 911 to happen on a very continual basis. I am speaking as a person who, up until this year, has always voted democrate. As other bloggers have said above, Sarah speaks to Americans as is she is speaking directly to them. She does not use the mombojumbo that other politicians use. She has the knack to talk to us. Other politicians bore me, however, she always keeps my interest when she speaks. I am not afraid of McCain getting into office if I know he has someone like her to stand by his side. Obama and Biden scare the living "bejeebies" out of me. Life may not be "perfect" with McCain/Palin in office, but tell me what administration has been perfect. Ohama will get "po'ed" at the US and the politics and let the terrorists come in. In his past biography, he has said so. He said he would go back to his muslim roots and lead the world if he did not get his way. If America's majority wants that then I guess so be it. I am only one vote, the rest of the world has theirs. "

 BillyJohn42 wrote on October 5, 2008 3:32 am:
" Why....? Go somewhere else. We do not even want ya here. Well maybe she'll speak again and do wonders for her appeal!!! Yeah right...I got a better chance of winning the Powerball!!
OBAMA!!! "

 clv129 wrote on October 5, 2008 5:48 am:
" to 'what a joke'... careful what you wish for... obama just might get elected... then heaven help us all..

to 'to get real'... what wrongs are you referring to? i believe the U.S. has righted quite a few wrongs in the past 100 years...most of them in the past 50 years or so... it's what people do with them that counts...

i have never seen such a nasty campaign... and obama is the worst liar, flipflopper, racist, and inexperienced... and i never thought i would dislike a first lady more than hillary... it goes to prove that if you live long enough you see everything... mrs. o is the biggest radical...they've shut her up for the rest of the campaign, but watch what happens if mr o get elected.... "

 Bob wrote on October 5, 2008 5:56 am:
" Sarah Palin and Mike Johanns make a nice couple... "

 Josh wrote on October 5, 2008 6:45 am:
" I may go just in the hopes that she will wink at me like she did in the debate. "

 Steve wrote on October 5, 2008 7:29 am:
" I wsh I could get there. She is the best of the four on the ticket. "

 Love it wrote on October 5, 2008 7:34 am:
" If only people voted as much as they complained! "

 Suzanne wrote on October 5, 2008 7:52 am:
" I am thrilled that Governor Palin is visiting Omaha. She is a dynamic leader with a backbone of integrity--just what the times call for. What a refreshing and encouraging interjection she has been in this election. I look forward to hearing her message. "

 TS wrote on October 5, 2008 7:52 am:
" Fred can't you come up with a better arguement, perhaps on the issues at hand.
Awesome, wow are you sexist or what? This is 2008, not 1930, move into reality. Women have been multitasking for decades, men should try it.
The election should not about the blame game or name calling, that is elementary, literally. Come to the table with ideas to resolve the issues at hand. Whether you are Republican, Independent, Democrat, put the finger pointing away, it solves absolutely nothing. Nothing is more annoying then name calling, blaming, manipulating facts, figures and comments. We have been very blessed, lucky, whatever you want to call it, to live in a time of limited strife and much economic growth. Things are changing whether you want it to or not. Greed has finally shown its ugly face and impacted all of us.
Look at the canidates based on the issues and their ideas to resolve them.
Please consider this, if the bad guy knows your plan to secure your house...they also have a plan to defeat it. This is true on so many levels. "

 Randy wrote on October 5, 2008 7:54 am:
" What a joke wrote that Palin practices genocide. How does she do that? What do you call supporting abortion like the messiah does? I do not understand how anyone can say Palin practices genocide.

To GET REAL said the following: "We will all finally provide what we are able and receive what we need. " That is straight out of the communist handbook. From each according to their abilities, to each according to their needs was written by Carl Marx.

I fear for America when we begin to believe in communist ideas. "

 I cant wait wrote on October 5, 2008 7:55 am:
" I wish that this visit had been planned further in advance so that I could make arrangements to go. But I will skip sleep and a lot of other things to go see her. What an intelligent, witty, compasionate woman. What an executive who has helped this nation with out energy problems by forging ahead with the pipeline. THANK YOU SARAH. And to all of these people with their negative posts: please order your cheese to go with your whine when you lose.

Go Sarah, Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

 BH wrote on October 5, 2008 7:58 am:
" Contempt for Republicans is the only socially acceptable prejudice
remaining among many educated people today. "

 Yeah right wrote on October 5, 2008 8:01 am:
" Obama a "Leader"???!! Get real....He couldn't lead a horse to water.... "

 GObama wrote on October 5, 2008 8:15 am:
" Don't count out Lincoln's BLUE vote! Omaha and Lincoln leading the way to a better day! "

 WCG wrote on October 5, 2008 8:16 am:
" So, I wonder which lies Sarah Palin will repeat in Nebraska? That she was against the Bridge to Nowhere (she supported it, before the Democrats stopped it)? That she said "no thanks" to the money (she kept it)? That she opposed earmarks (this one is REALLY laughable)? That she sold the governor's plane on eBay (a lie) and that she made a profit (another lie)? Or maybe the continual lies about Obama? Heck, maybe she'll invent a NEW lie, just for Nebraska.

One thing is certain, McCain and Palin have both shown that they are severely lacking in character, as well as brains (McCain graduated 894th in a class of 899, while Palin thinks that dinosaurs and men lived together on an Earth created only 6,000 years ago!). We've just had a president like that, and he's nearly destroyed our country. Do we REALLY want to 'stay the course' and let these Republicans finish the job? "

 demi wrote on October 5, 2008 8:24 am:
" So which TONGUE will Palin be speaking in when she opens her mouth in Omaha. Remember her association to a minister who casts out witches. So did that fail? These ideas are not main stream. Who will be her advisors when she gets to Washington? Her husband Todd (who sat in on meetings in the Alaskan governors office) and these religious zealots. Scary scary "

 JoBeth wrote on October 5, 2008 8:40 am:
" Oh my. I am concerned about the number of people who support Palin. While some view her as "refreshing", it translates into gross lack of understanding the working of our government. Prime example is how she wants to change the role of VP. The Constitution defines what role the VP has the power to carry out. For the love of God and Country, Nebraska can not vote the McCain-Palin ticket. For once we need to vote for the individual, not the party. "

 whatever wrote on October 5, 2008 8:41 am:
" McCain's position in Nebraska must be very weak. Obama's playbook is working very well. When a Republican needs to worry about 1 electoral vote in Nebraska that spells serious trouble. "

 Bob wrote on October 5, 2008 8:42 am:
" Leader, Leader, yup right here in my dictionary it says community organizer. Gimme a break, BHO is nothing more than a political hack from the south side of Chicago that has no experience. "

 To Karwired wrote on October 5, 2008 8:45 am:
" Yeah and I have a picture of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands with Saddam Hussein. In fact, my goverment sold Saddam chemical weapons technology with which he killed a) Iranians and then b) his own people (men women and children) the Kurds. So don't go trying to pull the old "guilt by association" schtick. Under that rule, NOBODY could win office. "

 STLNebraskan wrote on October 5, 2008 9:01 am:
" It is good that Mrs. Palin is carrying the message! In St Louis city and county, the Obama campaign hides behind the door to door surrogotes! I do not mind this, however in this area, it is being reported that if there is negativity toward Obama, threats have been made by some on the left side of the law. A TV station is now implicated. You think associations do not matter? One thinks it is just a Republican issue as to why we are in a financial mess? Looks like Joe has lots to be accountable for in his 30 years of service, but just like Mr. Frank, they want to talk about 1994 as if the past 14 years of their membership in congress did not count. It is refreshing to hear Palin telling the audience of America and St. Louis, we all need to be accountable! Think about it! Get in the game, the truth hurts! "

 Anti Semitic Sarah wrote on October 5, 2008 9:04 am:
" Sarah the anti-semitism practiced by you and your church is not welcome here! Please we cannot have her trying to create peace in the middle east when she has already publically stated that the Jews are going to hell! "

 MarkyMark wrote on October 5, 2008 9:06 am:
" If you think Palin is genuine, you haven't been paying attention. She is an Alaskan elitist, a "yokel yuppie".

One other quick thing. I really wish you Republicans would quit tossing around the word "Conservative". We have obvious proof called history, that Republicans are not, nor have ever been, Conservative. They have been calling themselves Conservative for so long, that many people actually believe it. An ideology without the deed is just daydreaming. "

 Pitt Bull wrote on October 5, 2008 9:16 am:
" Sending an airhead like Sarah Palin around the country, as an attack dog for negative campaigning, will blow up in McCain's face. I have never seen so much desperation.

They really need to stick to the issues. "

 Sue T. wrote on October 5, 2008 9:39 am:
" I am very delighted that Sarah Palin will be coming to Nebraska today. I am planning on attending with 3 children.

Welcome to Nebraska, we are glad you are here! "

 pac wrote on October 5, 2008 10:02 am:
" Can't wait to see Sarah "shout out" to us live and in person - you betcha! Ugh. This shows just how worried McCain is about the 2nd district - as he should be. "

 Really wrote on October 5, 2008 10:04 am:
" Would we want Palin to run our state? That is the question we should ask before she tries to run our country. "

 JP wrote on October 5, 2008 10:19 am:
" Sarah Palin's new job: Running for Governor of Nebraska! "

 THANK YOU BOB wrote on October 5, 2008 10:33 am:
" You said it all Bob...my thoughts EXACTLY! At least we have good reasons for not voting for her...unlike some Republicans who seem to not want Obama simply because of HIS NAME! "

 Jon wrote on October 5, 2008 10:43 am:
" Bill Clinton couldn't run his family but most of you didn't have a problem with him running the country...that argument goes both ways...being a gov. more than qualifies her...plus, I am still waiting for ONE person (haven't met them yet) who can tell me ANYTHING Obama has done to qualify him "

 Ha wrote on October 5, 2008 11:04 am:
" I can see Russia from my house! "

 whatajoke wrote on October 5, 2008 11:08 am:
" Think she'll have anything new to say? Think she'll take any of those gotcha questions like naming a supreme court decision other than Roe v Wade or naming any of her news sources? "

 nemo wrote on October 5, 2008 11:44 am:
" Get real is right on the money. "

 Chicagoan wrote on October 5, 2008 11:55 am:
" The reasons I am not voting for mt "hometown guy"

-In the last six months 292 killed in Chicago, 221 killed in Iraq
-Illinois State pension fund $44 Billion in debt, worst in country.
-Crook County (Chicago) sales tax 10.25% highest in country.
-Chicago school system one of the worst in country.
-City of Chicago budget deficit, $300M
-Federal Corruption convictions at the City, County, and State levels
-You can still be charged with a crime if protecting your family and home with an unregistered firearm. "

 ted wrote on October 5, 2008 11:56 am:
" You can tell that the Democrats are liberal and tolerant people by all the kind remarks here. Maybe they think that a one-party political system is better than a dialogue over public policy, because they are always perfect.....like the extra $100 billion in the bailout. "

 Scott wrote on October 5, 2008 11:56 am:
" If I hear one more person say she is "like us" a "regular american" I am going to lose it.

She is running for Vice President of the United States, do we get that. The thought that we need someone thats a regular guy or gal is mind numbing. I don't want someone just like me I want someone smarter, more International affairs experience, more experience than I among other things. While, I realize Barack Obama may not answer all of these questions to voters as well you do need to question the fact that I have a better education history than her and I have a difficult time getting into post graduate schools.

A candidate that spent 6 years in college and in 5 different schools to earn a journalism degree and was mayor of a town smaller than York Nebraska a year and a half ago running alongside a 73 year old candidate scares me to death. "

 Democrat voting Republican wrote on October 5, 2008 12:46 pm:
" Good for Nebraska, she is about as normal as normal can be and I hope Nebraska welcomes her well, wish I could go....I can not beleive all these liberal comments, like Obama is something to be all excited about...NOT! "

 Kevin wrote on October 5, 2008 1:03 pm:
" Don't be fooled by her gobbletegook. She just runa around in circles with answers clouded with silly fake folk talk. The VP debates the other night proved that again. "

 ajazynka wrote on October 5, 2008 1:21 pm:
" maybe she can swing by the Agate Fossil Beds, explain why we haven't found any human bones lumped in with the dinosaurs'... also, when did it become attractive to have a "hockey mom" or "joe six-pack" in a position of power in this country. Shouldn't we strive for our leaders to be the best and the brightest (elite), not the average and mundane...

i can't wait 'til her stereotypical, folksy, empty act goes back to Canada "

 Nebraska Young Democrat wrote on October 5, 2008 1:31 pm:
" This is what I am confused about. Governor Heineman and his "Henchmen" in the Unicameral want to do away with state law that permits the split of Nebraska's electoral vote. BUT due to Sen. Schimek's leadership on voter's rights, Governor Sarah Palin is coming to Omaha. This is a good thing, even though I am a flaming liberal and am proud of the fact that Obama has the Nebraska and National GOP running scared. We should keep our state law as is so then Nebraska can be in the spot light for future Presidential Election years to come! "

 berealforonce wrote on October 5, 2008 2:02 pm:
" Sarah Palin is the perfect choice for John McCain. She has a proven track record that makes her more qualified than either Democrat. She's honest, and forthright even if it means making tough decisions. She doesn't have questionable associations, and is clear on what she believes.
You have to believe in America and bleed red, white and blue and it is obvious that Obama does not. He is vague and indecisive and hides behind his charm, yet his words are empty and when confronted he gets defensive. A sure sign of another agenda, which is what? "

 Cory wrote on October 5, 2008 2:18 pm:
" Governor Palin finally represents real people in this country and not just the "East Coast Elite." She is a welcome breath of fresh air! "

 Maverick wrote on October 5, 2008 2:21 pm:
" Not a good sign for Mccain if she is coming here. Go Obama hopefully he can get 1 or 2 of those electoral states "

 Palin from Arkansas wrote on October 5, 2008 3:01 pm:
" Well gol darn it Ill find out for ya. "

 Cracking me up wrote on October 5, 2008 3:07 pm:
" Suspend listening to the liberal media. Spend time informing yourself. Read in their entirety both presidential candidates' websites. Do the math on their proposals. Or have someone explain it to you. As a business owner, I'm behind our best option. Relief for businesses = a stronger economy = which affects your common, everyday employee. Let the free market do its thing, not more gov't. McCain '08. Gotta run - driving 100 miles to see Palin and taking my children with me! "

 Where wrote on October 5, 2008 3:10 pm:
" is Reagan when we need him? "

 wondering wrote on October 5, 2008 4:14 pm:
" Great...Joe Six Pack's wife is coming to give us more non-answers! I've never seen someone so disqualified for national public office in my entire life. We already know what someone who has no clue about foreign policy can do for our country...this is nothing more than George Bush with lipstick! YUK! "

 BibleFirst wrote on October 5, 2008 4:25 pm:
" Obamas acceptance speech in Denver was rain free. Then the republican convention was halted by a hurricance. with all the economic turmoil now, I truly believe God has plans for barack in the white house. God bless barack and may we all pray that he does a great job as president "

 butterfli1930 wrote on October 5, 2008 4:43 pm:
" It's nice that the republican VP doesn't skip loyal voters in Nebraska. Go John MCCain Go Gov. Palin. We do not need a senator that has such strange views on what a president should be. I do not trust Biden and obama, I hope we are not sorry with the how the election comes out God Help us. All biden could do in the debate was throw out numbers billion, trillion sounds like he knows what he talking about but I doubt if he knows how much a trillion is. "

 gb wrote on October 5, 2008 4:56 pm:
" Sarah and John are the only chance the US has to help get this great countrie's government back on track!!! "

 truth or consequences wrote on October 5, 2008 5:12 pm:
" palin and mccain are both to of the biggest liars in politics today. i don't even know where to start, but when the model of dishonest, win at all costs political campaign strategy, carl rove admits mccain's lies are over the top, you know it has gotten bad. what worries me about mccain/palin as much as the dishonesty is mccain's psychological state. he has a notorious temper that even his friends and fellow republicans deride him for. in a world with the kinds of issues we are facing we need calm leaders with clear thinking. palin is so over her head it is just so painfully clear that she is good at creating a stir and that is about all, there is a terribly worrisome history of poor decisions and now she is willing to put us all at risk for her political ambitions. if they really cared about the future of the u.s.a they would both recuse themselves from this election and help find a republican candidate who was more qualified for the responsibilities of this job with the temperament necessary to be an effective leader. "

 republican wrote on October 5, 2008 5:36 pm: