The committee that reported Palin abused power in TrooperGate was made up of 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. How can Republicans claim it is partisan or guided by Obama.

Good evening Anderson . Happy blogging.

Hellooo Anderson, Erica and best bloggers!!!
Happy Friday night!
Not good day for Stock wall tonight……. big dive or drop on market today……… I felt bad for economics………

Not good news for me to see Gov Palin abused her power.

Hi Anderson, Erica and all the bloggers!

This troopergate report is really no surprise. I’m just glad they finally got it released.

Evening Anderson,

Thank you so much for the information about the 10 Most Wanted.
We can always count on you to keep them honest.

Reading the report, it also found the state attorney general’s office failed to turn over emails.

Sounds like the Bush administration, failing to turn over emails.

Good evening Bloggers. Not sure what to make of the Palin probe. I read some of the 263 page findings and it seems to be stating a lot of the same thing and not so much on actual facts but people’s memories.

Good evening Anderson. It’s Friday! It appears the markets are up and down like a rollercoaster!

@EJ

Agreed. abuse of power is bad, family or not. its an ethical violation even if it isnt a violation of law.

Bottom line…McCain DID NOT vet Palin properly!!!

Oh boy!
Long Weekend ahead!

Morning all.

‘Abuse of Power’ by an elected official is not a violation of criminal law. I think it is a civil offence.

Regardless, it should be of serious concern to the Republican Party, as it reflects directly upon John McCain, his judgement, his vetting process, and his ticket.

Of course, Republicans will claim it’s ‘politicised’. It may be… I think it’s less bad than Spiro Agnew, but still a permanent stain.

As usual she extended the power of her authority. Why am I not surprised? She should not be allowed to run on the Republican ticket. Abuse of power!!! Whose to say she would not do this if she were voted in as our Vice President.

Palin wasn’t concerned about this so-called “rogue trooper” until the messy divorce occurred.

All the while he was a family member, they had no problem with his behavior.

We are seeing now the results of the abuse of power for the past eight years. Now the report out today, cites Palen for abuse of her power as governor. We don’t need, and can afford, 4 more years of this bahavior. We have seen Todd Palin played a major role in Gov. Palin’s office. Do you think that Todd will be a player in Washington if McCain is elected?

Is Palin’s abuse of power in Alaska an indication what she might do were she to obtain MORE power as a VP?

Who is the REAL Sarah Palin???

OMG! that is so disgust to me!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t believe my eyes that she own abuse her power in Alaska!!!

In a time our Country needs to have trust in our government, how can this happen when Ethics are being violated by the Vice Presidential candidate? John McCain needs to show his desire to be a leader and dismiss her as his running mate.

Anderson please tell me what is it that Mrs Palin’s husband do?

It is instructive to note that the bi-partison enquiry into Gov.Palin’s conduct was in fact started long before she was chosen as the VP candidate.So please don’t start blaming the Obama people for instigating the enquiry as the statement from the MaCain camp has just implied.

Cathy, I couldn’t agree with you more. The only way for McCain to save his campaign is for Palin to voluntarily resign as a VP candidate. In my opinion, she’s done. It’s over.

A Governor has a right to hire and fire anyone in her administration. This is breaking news? Breaking news is the economy and the fact that neither candidate has offered valid solutions or taken a leadership role. Please stick to the issues that matter most to the American people….this is not one of them.

I guess the stock market crisis must be solved since you have decided to waste so much time on this story.

Gergen is right it is nothng more than a distraction. Name one government official that has not abused his or her power.

Good evening, Anderson.

I’m glad to hear some attention finally being paid to this huge question mark in Sarah Palin’s past. I’m not surprised by McCain’s response, but it’s disappointing.

David Gergen is a great analyst — he’s fair, but to the point and unflinching.

The only difference between Palin and Pain is an L – and L stands for Legislature. And the Legislature finds that she abused her power. Go figure.

The wheels are falling off of Sarah Palins’ express.If she abused power as governor, what abuses may follow ?Although not criminal, this is still impeachable as governor.The star has dwindled.

The report is clearly confusing… “that was a contributing factor, but not the only reason the guy was fired”, what are the other factors? If the guy is incompetent, he deserved to be fired

you are mis-stating the results of the troopergate findings. palin did break state ethics laws. you are saying she broke no laws when in fact she did. please correct this.

McCain prooves his sound trust again – choosing a running mate found guilty of violating the trust held by her position! Just the person I want a heartbeat away from being president!!

I am wondering if Sarah Palin was not entirely truthful when McCain interviewed her. In his defense, I am wondering if she got so caught up with the fact that she was going to run for VP.

Sarah just recently was picked for the VP ticket… the investigation began MONTHS before that… how were the democrats involved?

They didn’t just make phone calls. The report also says they hired private detectives.

@ Brandi-bottom of the boot

It IS an Ethical violation! Wasn’t one of Sarah Palin’s big ‘accomplishments’ supposed to be the Governor who ‘brought ethics’ to the AK government?

would the governor of Alaska’s actions been such an important issue had Palin not been a running mate for McCain? Is it just a political issue now with her potential VP status?

@ Fay, CA

that is my concern as well. a lack of ethical responsibility is a key element in corruption, IMO. Anyone else agree?

Hello all!…….I understand that technically Sarah Palin did not break an “actual law”, but we still have the question of morals, ethics and honesty……..and she’s not leadership material acting like this, on top of a thousand other things she’s done publically before this. Regarding Todd Palin, he’s always had a heavy hand in politics in Alaska, so I’d expect the same if McCain wins….the Palins (both) will be our VP’s. Talk about pigs in lipstick.

Evening all. Wow, the findings showed what most people already realized.

Ed, it does effect the campaign, because it discredits her. Also reminds me of Cheney.

How can Obama be involved when the investigation started before she was announced VP for McCain???

Duh McCain campaign

This is just the tip of the iceburg of the revealing of the Palins who we just heard about 5 weeks ago.

McCain can only blame himself for any negative impact. He had only met her once maybe twice. It just goes to show his judgement.

Does anyone else think that in the coming weeks, we’ll start to see a bunch of people in McCain’s campaign staff get fired?

She is an issue. It shows the Senators judgment or lack of.

Bad news for republicans? It must be Friday!

McCain has stumped the toe that wanted to make it the door of the white house by choosing a vice president that the did not research. Everything about her is a mess and that shows his judgment is flawed. That should be enough evidence for the public to see that he is not ready to be president. Maybe he would have been 20 years ago.

This finding that Gov Palin abused her power as governor means one thing: she’s definitely a good choice as someone who has the experience needed to step into Dick Cheney’s shoes!

Good evening Anderson and Erica and all Bloggers. A lot going on tonight.

Ask youself this question: “Do I want my children to learn integrity, ethical behavior, and to treat others with respect when they grow up?” If Palin or McCain were your children, would you be proud of the way they conduct themselves? Are these role models?

This latest scandal raises serious questions about Senator McCain’s judgement in choosing Sarah Palin. Coming on top of a week of negative attacks from her that has turned voters off it just might be the final nail in the coffin of his campaign.

I think what is confusing a lot of people is that the actual trooper was not the person who was fired — it was the man who refused to fire him, who simply didn’t go along with her budget (so she claims). He’s not the one with drunk driving charges.

Anderson :

If Sarah Palin is capable of abusing her power as Governor to ( as she puts it ) protect the first family – what is she capable of to protect the country ?

Who has the lack of judgment now? Choosing a v.p. who is found to abuse her power shows McCain’s lack of judgment.

David Gergen!! What are you talking about!!! She abused her POWER!! Don’t try to down play this!! This woman has no right to be the VP!! This show’s John McCain didn’t properly vet this woman!! If this was Joe Biden or Sen. Obama you would be writing Obama’s political obituary!!CNN you guys are UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Sarah Palin should ask herself, “Can you see the real me, can ya, can ya?” (one of the Who’s songs in the movie Quadrophenia)!

Bottom line…McCain DID NOT vet Palin properly!!!
I agree with you, Cathy. and Caren in Boston too!!!
I think that Gov Palin will be resign from Vice President before Nov 4th…..

David Gergen you always deliver…we don’t need another so called “outsider” in the white house who governs in their own special way – a non Washington way ? (it all looks kind of familiar, a head of a government letting someone, unknowingly, do dirty and dishonest work)

Palin said she is not hiding anything about the trooper investigation. Then why did she try blocking the investigation when she became the VP pick? The investigation started BEFORE she was chosen as McCain’s VP. It seems to me that she DOES have something to hide.

While an employer has a right to hire and fire any one, an employer does not have the right to hire and fire them without grounds.

There is a big difference between “not breaking any criminal laws”, and “creating civil liability through action and inaction”, and “breaking ethics regulations”.

Palin didn’t commit a criminal offense.

She was found to have broken ethics regulations.

Perhaps she has made the state liable for a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

How can the McCain campaign claim Obama was behind this? The investigation started even before Palin was picked by McCain. A little candor and honesty from that campaign would go a long way right now.

Larry,

In all this campaigning, why hasn’t someone questioned McCain about his technology skill. How does he plan to run a country successfully if he is not up-to-date or at least knowledgeable of 21st century technology? How does he plan to be engaged (communicate)in political issues all around the world. I would seem that this would be a very important concern.

It’s about time McCain reigned in absurd comments: Arab.

see, that’s , what I like about McCain

If anything the Palin findings just show that Palin is “family first” rather than “Country First”.

@ Uma

Exactly! she isnt an ethical person, she doesnt have the right to ‘protect her family’ under the umbrella of an elected position. Everyone else has to go through the red tape, why should her family members be any different?

OK so her abuse of power has done nothing to help my economic situation so let’s talk economy. THAT IS NEWS.

bt according to the report I heard she did nothing legally wrong, and eithics is a matter of opinion

I am watching the guests on your show and I am shocked that the republican guy is saying it won’t affect the campaign. The woman is a heartbeat from the presidency, what happens if her son in law pisses her off… would she have him fired ? Please wake up America

Anderson – your panelist mentioned “the only question is that did gov Palin abuse her power”. I thought that had already been determined.

It’s nice to see McCain defending the process and character of anyone that serves in the government.

Ethics reform was supposedly the Palin’s big accomplishment.

Now that that is gone, what is left.

I have a question for David Gergen. He just laid out that the McCain campaign is saying that Obama lied about his involvement with Bill Ayers. Where is there proof of that allegation? It seems to me that, if they had some proof that he was lying, they would lay it out for everyone to see. I therefore conclude that they just saying that with no evidence.

BOOM. Gergin said it perfect, why shouldn’t an ETHICAL argument about Sarah Palin be raised when this is exactly the type of argument the right has been raising concerning Ayres. BOOM Gergin…BOOM

How ignorant…’I can’t trust Obama, he’s an Arab.” There is nothing wrong with being Arab, first off. Secondly, try reading a book or a newspaper every so often. Geez…

Conrgratulations to John McCain for FINALLY drawing a line!

Now that it’s clear the Palin’s abused ‘their’ power, maybe now everyone will start to look into their ties with the Alaska Independence Party which advocates succession from the U.S. And these are not tenuous connects, Gov. Palin addressed them this year and has strong ties to them from Wasilla.

Yes this report will be overlooked by republicans that love Sarah Palin and be Exaggerated by Democrats who can’t stand her.

But, what about Independents, How will this affect their decision?

If McCain did win the election who is to say that Sarah Palin would not become a “female” Dick Cheney??? Think back to the Vice Presidential debate—remember her answer on the duties of the Vice President?

Based on Governor Palin’s latest blunder with the ethics code,
I sincerely hope, she gets impeached from her office and position.

Palin violates Alaska’s state ethics code and its no big deal. Obama might have possibly associated with a “terrorist” and it’s a big deal. Who’s really being fair here?

Was any private policies broken, if Todd Palin contacted these people by phone, how did he get the phone numbers. Or were they public phone numbers that everyone had.

Sara Palin……..

Common for those who are not interested the issue, the easy flying line is that the report found out “a problem” rather than what kind of problem. So the net effect and the take home of the report is a liability on the McCain campaign

Forget the politics. The issue here is confidentiality. Todd Palin had no business interfering in this process! This is totally out of line.

Time for the Palin’s to return to Alaska where she can look after her infant and teenagers & teeny bopper!

She has her hands full, and the last thing the country needs is Todd Palin’s inference in the business of the country.

This smells to me like ’small town politics’.

So much for John McCain’s judgment on the very first decision upon receiving the nomination.

So now, did McCain’s party pay the woman on the microphone to stutter and say Barrack is an Arab, to make good? Do they really think that people are that stupid. He missed his calling as an actor. She didn’t even sound genuine. This was a set up!!!

This just sets a bad precedent for her. She’s branded herself a “reformer,” and here it is in black and white…she abused her power in office. It reeks of old politics – and reminds people of Cheney.

The claim this is a partisan report is so far-fetched. It was a bi-partisan panel that voted unanimously to release the findings.

Let’s see…the investigation was started by Alaskan Republicans, the Commission consisted of 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats…and the McCain compaign is complaining of political bias. Has the Republican VP maverick been outmavericked by Republicans?

Palin’s not even VP yet and we have to worry about her work ethic. This only speaks to the type of VP she will be. Would you hire someone who brings this type of issue to a job?

The results of the Palin probe go directly toward McCain’s lack of judgement (and vetting) when choosing her. This finally made up my mind who to vote for and it will not be McCain.

I agree with whoever up the thread that mentioned David Gergen. He is not afraid to tell the truth no matter what party is being talked about. A level head. I soooo appreciate his commentary.

I thought she stood up to the “good old boys,” people who push their weight around to get what they want, how is she displaying any different behavior?

Why hasn’t anyone in the CNN discussion of Troopergate, mentioned the fact that the Alaskan investigative comittee was comprised of 10 republicans and 4 democrats, who voted unanimously to release this report. I think that kind of deflates some of the partisanship claims that the Palin people are arguing.

Due to all the dirt the McCain camp has been spreading, I think the woman at his rally today who made the arab comment was a plant to set the stage for McCain the opportunity to look positive. Plant didn’t work for me.

I now have respect for Senator McCain, regardless of his outdated views. I’m glad he has some dignity left.

After Palin’s hate-filled remarks during rallies this week, nothing at all would surprise me about her.

Bottom line: Palin had the right to fire anyone on her staff, and she broke no laws in doing so. I’m more worried about Obama’s association with ACORN and voter fraud on a massive scale.

Although Governor Pahlin did not commit a crime, is a finding of abuse of power grounds for impeachment in Alaska. What’s the law on impeachment in Alaska?

WOW…. What was that!!!! An Arab!!! I’m happy that Mccain took that mic away from that woman.

The hatred displayed at McCain rallies has really been offensive. I was afraid that the McCain of 2000 who displayed honor was dead. I’m glad to see him beginning to show himself again. While the late arrival will not change my vote – I do hope he can reach his supporters and stop the baseless attacks on Obama.

I think Sarah Palin’s “alleged” abuse of power is a side note that should be considered when evaluating her candidacy. but personally, it pales in comparison to her lack of presidential qualities; especially in the area of foreign affairs.

Let me see if I have this straight, and I admit that I may not. The report says that Sarah Palin abused her power and violated ethics codes. Aren’t those two things inherintly unethical? So how can she justify reforming Washington?

I have to be honest — in that clip where McCain corrected the woman who thought Obama was a Muslim made me sad. It was a flash of the McCain I would have voted for four years ago.

Hi,

I am a 72 year old man and am so stressed I cannot believe it.

We are bailing our all of these financial institutions but what about “Main Street.”

I have a stock portfolio that I contributed to for years. I had to take a loan against it and am now at or below margin. I am getting daily letters tro add money to my account. Not much, between one and two thousand dollars, but at this age I feel this whole mess is breaking me.

Why can’t I get a bailout?

Why can’t they suspend margin calls?

Gerald Maranda

I really don’t understand why the right is incessantly defending Sarah Palin after this bipartisan (and majority Republican) panel found her guilty of abusing her power as governor. And she’s crying about Obama not being forthcoming about his relationship, on an education board no less!, with Ayers. What hypocrites! The denial is astonishing. This was a judiciary hearing, not Obama’s campaign, handing down the verdict. If people still don’t understand, I don’t know what’s become of this country.

I think many voters have had a problem with George Bush and his abuse of power, so I think Sarah Palin and the information released today may have swayed the undecided voters in attempt to avoid the Bush style politics.

If Sarah Palin is willing to abuse her power as Governor for a personal vendetta, it raises the question of what forms of abuse of power she might engage in as VP.
Also, too (to coin a phrase) this was NOT an Obama-led investigation, it has been ongoing for 3 years, if I recall correctly.

Go Barack!!

So now, did McCain’s party pay the woman on the microphone to stutter and say Barrack is an Arab, to make good? Do they really think that people are that stupid? He missed his calling as an actor. She didn’t even sound genuine. This was a set up!!!

If McCain is starting to correct those supporters who only support him because Obama is black, I am pleased to see that.

McCain is not a racist and his campaign shouldn’t cater to racists.

You blew it with the Palin discussion. The important thing is NOT whether or not she has the authority to dismiss someone in her cabinet. The important thing that the report says is that she abused her power (an ethics violation, against the law) by putting pressure on her subordinates to get her way. What are the subordinates to do: do as she asks and pressure Monagan to fire Wooten, or not call him and suffer her wrath?

Hi Anderson. Talk about lack of judgment. Only this time it reflects poorly on McCain and Palin. McCain should have gone with his maverick gut instincts and picked the vp candidate he wanted. Palin could have handled this controversy months ago. Now, they’ve undercut their own position, as David Gergen just told Ed Rollins.

David Gergen is the best. There is a man who knows what straight talk really is. The man has guts! Keep up the good work, David and Anderson!

She abused her power. She is ethically challenged. She should do the right thing and step off the ticket. John “Mr. Ethics” McCain should insist on it…

“So what even if he were an Arab.” Thats what McCain should have said. Why is Arab or Muslim a curse? And btw why are those 2 terms used interchangeably?

How in the name of good God Almight can McCain’s camp blame this issue with Sara Palin on Obama? I find this blame game so incredibly disgusting. The incident(s) which led to today’s decidion by Alaskan courts happened 3 years ago.
Also, can John McCain choose another running mate at this point??
If so, who do you think his choices will be?
Thanx and have great evening.
Helen Johnson

Im Really surprised by the comments made by Mc Cain Campaign, This really is a disgusting and cheap politics.

In this Economic Crisis -Common sense should prevail.

Casey J, I think we’d be hard pressed to find any role models nowadays in politics across the board. Hope it gets better.

I believe Abuse of Power is very relevant in this election. We have a candidate who stated she would like to explore the flexibility the constitution allows to expand the Vice President’s office and now has been found guilty of abusing the constituion of the State of Alaska.

This is now a Ticket, who both have been invesitgated by their respective governmental bodies for acting unethically.

its rather very interesting that one who is yet to be elected as VP of the USA is also ready found to have abused her office as Governor of a State. What then are we to expect from her if God forbid she becomes the VP under the Mcain ticket.

The government is going to buy shares in banks, that will create a market for bank insiders to sell their shares at stable prices.

In your discussion about the Palin report out of Alaska, you mentioned that she hadn’t violated the law but never mentioned that she was found guilty of violating the state’s code of ethics: using your position for personal gain. That’s a critical judgment issue!
Susan in Santa Fe

It is scary. Palin was asking for more power for VP during VP debate. She has already abused her power as a governor. Isn’t that scary?

McCain really backed himself into a corner using statements such as “he is not one of us” (paraphrasing) and leading his supporters to believe that Obama is an “arab” terrorist. His negative campaigning is causing more problems and drops in the polls for him. My question is when are people (the McCain campaign) going to be held accountable for their accusations, especially when these comments are causing death threats against one of our presidential candidates?
I always thought that was illegal!

Wow! The Sarah Palin thing is crazy!? I wonder what will happen to Palin? Can they impeach her?

I’ve got to say it’s nice to see McCain doing the right thing. This is the man I looked up to four years ago. I hope he takes his campaign back (and gets rid of holier than thou Palin).

Thank you Senator McCain, thank you very much.

Never seen a day like this…. Is it the last?

Good evening, Anderson. To me the hate and fear the McCain-Palin campaign has been inciting in its rallies is despicable. Glad to see Sen. McCain had to bring forth a bit of honor, eat some of their words, and defend Obama today. Rather than “win the war and lose the election,” as I think McCain put it, I’d rather see him “regain some sense of personal honor and lose the election.” BTW, the troopergate report on Palin is NOT surprising.

I have for the first time in this election respect for Sen. Mccain. I think he showed respect by correcting those supporters about Sen Obama, and was finally acting presidential. Is there more to come and is he ready to admit the mudslinging has hurt his campaign?

How the media only advertises the catchy negativity of an article such as in tonights Sarah Palin headline news post, is a perfect example of whats wrong with today’s America. If you sensationalize the negative side of everything, people can never see the positive. Like with the market this week. Negativity is like cancer and is ruining our country.

Does Mc Cain/Palin want their supporters to think Obama is a terrorist or not? they are confusing. they attack him and then they defend him.

When a woman at the McCain rally “accuses” Obama of being an Arab, McCain defends him by saying no and that he’s actually a decent family man. Does that mean that if you’re an Arab you cannot be a decent family man?

I am from Alaska and I would just like to make it clear that this whole “Troopergate” Issue was NOT “brought out” by the Obama team as the Mcain team has stated . It was being discussed in the news here before MCain even announced that he had chosen Sarah Palin to be his running mate.

@Brandi-bottom of the boot – there’s no way this lapse in judgment by Palin should be sugarcoated. Wrong is wrong.

Sarah Palin has more secrets than Col. Sanders and the guy from Bush’s baked beans combined.

Palin and Todd can be greatly concerned for their family and take proper action like other citizens. But she has crossed the lines when she takes her power behind the scenes and start firing people and demanding that others are fired with an understanding that if they don’t they will suffer consequences.

This speaks to whether or not when it comes to her policies, will she strong arm americans to get her way. We have had 8 years already with Bush ignoring us.

With all the selling going on in the stock market, who’s buying?

If the “troopergate” inquiry started more than three years ago, how can the McCain/Palin camp claim in their response that this report “was led by Obama Supporters”. I thought the inquiry was internal to the state of Alaska and was conducted by a panel that was mostly Republican. What’s up with that?

Ali’s Dow graph looks like a real bad heart beat!

It is like boarding a house up in the middle of a hurricane.

It is like repairing a kitchen while it is on fire.

We have to get Paulson and the Wall St executives whose greed caused this out of there before we put more money in.

This is a perfect example of the decision making abilities of both republican candidates. McCain’ first Presidential decision was to pick a VP who was under invistagation for ethical behaviors – this in itself is enough to disqualify the VP choice.
Palin?? This is a VERY good example of how someone who comes from much smaller government behaves. It is highly unreasonable to believe she would act differently in a higher capicity.

Wow! Roller coaster stock wall!!!!!!! look like mix exchange.

I do not see Barack Obama attacking Palin over this report. Most likely, he will ignore it and continue to focus on kitchen table issues like the economy, jobs, and health care. But if a report such as this was released about Obama or Biden, McCain and Palin would be all over it…a new ad would already have been released. Obama is staying focused on what matters which is exactly what McCain should be doing….I hope he starts.

We see this all the time. People in positions of authority abuse their power to get a subordinate fired for their own personal gain. This happens in both the public and private sectors. SHAME ON YOU MRS. PALIN – WE THOUGHT YOU WERE BETTER THAN THAT!

this doesn’t bode well for Mccain, his judgement is once again called into play

Anderson, I think the best litmus test for Governor Palin’s intentions is what happened after the firing of Walter Monegan. He has since been replaced by another commissioner, and Mike Wooten is still a State Trooper in Alaska. If the firing of the Commissioner was in any part due to his lack of firing a Trooper, then one would think that this trooper would be unemployed by now. That isn’t the case.

Sarah Palin is found guilty of abuse of power as Governor of Alaska – interesting bit of news since she is the one who has been attacking Barak Obama with terrorist ties, etc. McCain obviously made a major mistake selecting her as his running mate – she should really stop campaigning and keep her mouth shut!

Is it just me, or do those Macain comments to his supporters about Obamma seem scripted? especially the one with the african american guy telling him to take it to Obamma on Rev. Wright and the old lady about hin being an arab.

abusing power as governor…abusing power as vp nominee with the hate-inspiring comments at her rallies? our country is so much better than this ….

Great idea the Govt buying stocks in banks. The Govt profit, the’people’ profit. Win, win!

It seems to me that the McCain camp is trying to downplay the role Governor Pailin played by blaming it on her husband. As power hungry as she is, there is no way anyone gets away with anything under her watch…and that includes her husband.

The Dow was like a yo yo. I sure hope Ali is right. Lets hope the bottom is near.

Palin abused her PUBLIC trust to avenge a PRIVATE matter.

That is not the kind of change we need.

I’m a democrat but I like the way McCaine stepped up in defense
of Obama.Lets get back to the issues that people care about the economy , job losses ect.

I think the woman that called Barack an “Arab” today was a staged person. I’m thinking that because her reaction when he pulled the mic away was too soft when making such a hard statement. It was almost as if he knew what she was going to say, waited for her to say it, so that he could say what he said.

Gov. Palin might now well understand the phrase “What goes around, comes around.”

I’ve always loved David and frankly, think he should be president but I disagree with him tonight. From day one, Sarah Palin established that she was a liar. This firing reinforces that she cannot be trusted. You couple the personality flaw with the hatred that she has been spewing all week and she makes an undesirable candidate with no redeeming qualities.

Sarah had said that Obama was lacking truth!!! Opps people who live in glass houses…….

I can’t believe the response from the McCain camp on the Palin report. What a terrible spin job! Doesn’t this make it very difficult for McCain to claim Obama has character issues because of his association with Ayers when his VP obviously has major character issues?

This thing with gov. palin is a mess for the reppublicans. Everything they try to say about obama backfires. They orginally came to obama about experience now they talk about do we really know who he is. Republicans need to take a hard look at themselves before they come out with there attacks.

watched the clip where woman at McCain rally said Obama is an ‘arab’. McCain shook his head and said ‘No….he’s a decent family man……’ etc.
Does this mean that according to McCain and other Americans that the opposite of ‘a decent family man’ is ‘an Arab’?
This is racist and hypocritical in America.

WOW!! I’m just amazed on how much the McCain camp is down playing Palins abuse of power as a Gov.

I think there is no denying that Gov Palin abused her power now both candidates have been investigated for ethics issues. I don’t see how the republicans can spin this in a posistive way. She seems to be hypocritical in accusing Obama of being less than forthcoming.

I think we should audit the accounting companies who were auditing the companies we are giving handouts to. Follow the money.

How can anyone question Sarah Palin’s honesty and integrity! This was rushed along so they could put a label on her before the election. As far as I’m concerned Sarah did nothing wrong! Remember, yes there were 10 republicans on the legislature board, but she has ruffled alot of republican feathers cleaning house. The whole thing is obviously political and ridiculous.

If the negative things had been helping mcCain, would have he said anything? I noticed he did not say clearly that Obama is a Christian!!

The press release from Palin’s camp says this has all been a Obama gimmick. Yet, the investigation was started before she was named VP nominee and had no presence on the national scene. How is it that you all are not bringing out the hypocrisy of this position – that she is blaming a source that is not just an opinion, but clearly a lie – it doesn’t chronologically make sense.

The comparison of Sarah Palin and the Troopergate investigation conclusion against Senator Obama’s relationship with Bill Ayers is not relevant this close to the election, we need to focus on both Sen McCain and Sen Obama and their economic agendas.

I am a 47 yr old african american and my biggest fear isn’t sarah palin abuse of power in alaska it’s the racial divide she is heading our country down I fear a return to the racial acts of the 1960’s with what i have been hearing from the mccain palin rallies.

People might be buying today but these same people will be selling on Monday taking profits again!! I still feel the market is being manipulated by people who have deep pockets!! Just look at the swings!!

What about the 1,000 pages they are withholding in the Sarah Palin decsion, who are they protecting. Lets’ read it all. !!!

I am not a fan of Sen.MaCain but ,if the rebuke of the woman at his rally today was not orchestrated,then i would like to commend him for enlightening the ignorant and misinformed woman. I can’t believe that people in 21st century information age America can be so uninformed and backward.

This could turn out to be a good excuse for McCain to cut this albatross of a VP choice loose. I think she has more to do with dragging down the GOP than the economy. What the heck was McCain thinking?

The reason the investigators did not believe her about being afraid that Wooten would harm her or her family is because when she became Gov. and was assigned a security team, she dismissed them. If she was so afraid she would of kept the security.

“Abuse of Power” should should set off warning bells. Wasn’t there enough of that kind going on in the present administration? Food for thought for sure.

If Sarah Palin felt threatened by Trooper Wooten, why didn’t they get other law enforcement involved? Is there are police reports on this matter?

Hi everyone,
So Let me get this Clear:
She did not do anything “unlawful” , rather lawfully abused her power?

Some Please Explain!

I read an article in one of the Alaska newspapers that Sarah Palin’s real problems were going to come from the fact that her staff tried to block workman compensation pay for the brother in law.

This whole investigation of “troopergate” is so lame. Sarah offered Monegan another job, he chose to leave. The timing of this report is evidence that it was to hurt the Presidential campaign. Monegan did not do his duty, anyway, in allowing the trooper to stay in his position. How would you like to subjected to dealing with this violent man, in authority and carrying a gun? Not I.,

A state trooper who tazers, poaches, drinks and drives should be fired. How do you equate a governor looking out for public safety with associating with a bomber of our capitol!

My best advice to the McCain ticket:

“Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

With Ms Palins ethics problems and her view that the Vice President should have more power than the constitution allows should make all of us a little nervous.

Jeffery

Does this mean that If I am an elected official, or a very rich CEO, I can break every law, steal from my company, do whatever I really want to with no consequences? As Congress CEO’s t the table, its more like a slap on the wrist, and they are just defame, but they go back home to their millions, nothing happens! It seems as if we as Americans are just getting a blow job, and because we are so easily pleased, we accept it!!

Paulson and the Wall St executives whose greed caused this disaster must be removed before we put bailout money into the system.

Otherwise that $700 B of taxpayer money will be wasted.

Good evening Anderson,
If she abused her Power as Govenet then she will do the same in the white house. Is her husband go to be taking over like he did in alaska.

the threat made by Sarah Palins brother-in-law; had it happened to the president or Vice President, would have mandated secret service intervention. Since it was only a governor and their protection is the state police whom was making the threat, left Sarah Palin little choice but to go to the chain of command . It does not however appear she directly asked for action. but the person responsible failing to act, would qualify for dismisal under most government operations…The trooper if guilty should be removed also.

This report puts the lie to the McCain campaign’s anti-Obama diatribe about truthfulness and honesty. She is a ruthless politician who has friends and enemies, and if you are on her wrong side, she will retaliate, and lie about it. The campaign will spin it, but her crumbling approval rates will fall further, bolstered solely by hate-mongers. Kudos to McCain today for stemming the tide a bit, a glimpse of the McCain who once had dignity.

The Republicans want to have it both ways, Obama “pallin” around with Ayers is unpatriotic, but Palin being unethical in her position of power is not a problem, i guess if for some destruction of the world the republican party is in the white house “Todd” will be sitting where she should be…

So ed rollins says the trooper gate will blow over and the McCain campaign will be back on the economy by next week. So does he think they’ll really drop the Ayers red herring and get back to the issues?

It’s about time McCain started condeming the hatemongering behavior of his follower’s! The way he has been running his campaign is very dangerous! But this about face again shows that McCain is erratic and is not in control!

This just clearly shows why McCain should not be voted President. He used bad judgement in picking her as his running mate. He should have known the baggage that she carries and the risk or it getting out and him being linked to it. In my opinion, if he wins the election, it will be a crying shame and my belief that the average person is stupid will definately hold true.

Anderson even though palin didn’t break any state law she did in fact violate public trust. she has been saying for weeks you can’t trust obama , I think she can no longer be trusted . If she was willing to violate the powers fo her office as govenor, what makes you think she won’t misuse the office of the vice president to futher her personal ambitions.

Now that we see Sarah Palin abused her power, don’t we have to wonder about Sarah Palin’s claim that the Vice President has powers beyond the scope of the Executive Branch? Don’t we now have to wonder what she would do with that “extended power” Are the Palin’s just power hungry?

is paulson ever going to step down??? i think he should.

The market and the furture is scarey for this country. I am very worried.

Mr. Cooper
Why don’t you put in your top 10 people responsible Barney Frank and Chris Dodd if you want to be fair? Not just the CEO’s

I’d like to take a moment to give kudos to Ali V. for consistently explaining this whole Wall Street mess so that average people can understand what’s going on. Although, with things being as messed up as they have been I almost want to reconsider the old adage, “Ignorance is bliss…”

After the findings that Governor Palin did abuse her power and that she was not fully truthful in her reasons for firing the government official (and that she was not cooperative with the investigation), John McCain’s judgement is even more in question in his decision to pick her to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency.

It’s shows that she can’t continue with the ragument that Obama is putting “Ambition” before country it’s just the opposite. She is putting “Ambition” before country.

I’m planning to retire next year and I’ve stopped contributing to my 401K. Why shouldn’t I? Just to throw good money away?

I’m planning to put my money in a savings account but I’m afraid. Is that smart? Are bank really safe?

McCain had to do the right thing today..
It’s hard to say ya didn’t hear someone in the crowd, as has been the excuse, when they’re talking directly to you..

I’m sure he’s been advised to tone it down..

Are you kidding me. How can Palin being found guilty of abusing her power not be an issue in this important presidential campaign. This is a woman who could potenitally be the next VP of the United States, but even more scarey, the next in line to be the President of the US if something were to happen to McCain. If she felt that she could behave in this manner as govenor. I can only imagine how she would conduct herself as VP. I believe that this type of conduct is what this country has been experiencing the past 8 years.

Financial meldowns, political meltdowns – all rooted in the same thing – complete lack of accountability.

buying shares in banks makes a hell lot of more sense then their original bail out plan…why did it take so long to figure this out? pure, unfiltered capitalism has its shortcoming. just like any other extreme view or application of an idea. you need balance, and people should really stop reacting (overreacting) to the trigger words like socialization…we need balance, it think the latest sequence of events around the world demonstrated that very clearly

This crisis is going to last until at least the end of 2009. There are definitely no quick fixes for this. Everyone is scared.

Betty, Virginia
He won’t be getting rid of her. Aren’t you concern about McCain’s poor judgment?

Can the goverment bring these culprits to justice? Didn’t the culprits commit the crime of robbing money from the people?

After weeks of painting Obama as “risky” McCain wants to put the genie back in the bottle. Well the genie seems to be taking over. McCain will be lucky if he comes out of this without looking like one of the “good ole’ boys.”

European countries that followed de-regulation are in the same bad shape as the US.

Countries that kept their banking regulations are in trouble, but much less trouble.

Hi all! You know the old saying, “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones?” I think who ever originally said it foresaw Sarah Palin in the future!!!:) How could anyone say sure John I’ll be your running mate and I’ll run on my good ethics knowing this was looming over her. I have been in a state of being totally baffled since McCain named her as his running mate. It’s like a bad reoccurring dream.

Despite the governmental buyout is there going to be more volitility…….. Ah so… the Japanese example…. we won’t be buying their cars…. it seems that US gasoline is not being purchased… despite the make of car.

I think those Top Ten people we’re blaming for the financial crisis should be turned over to Nancy Grace (judge, jury, and executioner extrrodinaire) for punishment! THAT would teach them. They’ll be whimpering all the way back to their dog houses.

Anderson…I am soo glad to see fellow brit Richard back!…
great show as usual…yes, I agree about the ETHICAL issue should be raised with Mrs.Palin..also about her association with the Alaskan Independence party, possible tax evasion issues and such…these are all ethical issues that should be put on the table..

What happened to the “reform” McCain was running on? Sure other government officials have abused their power …. that’s what the McCain-Palin ticket was supposed to clean up!

how come the media doesn’t bring up the fact that this was going on before she was picked for VP?

I’m an Obama Supporter but my Heart finally warmed tonight when I heard McCain Defend Obama from false accusations of being called an “Arab”, (Not that that should have anything to do with it!) But I was Impressed that McCain stood up for him. In such a Bizzare and Dirty Campaign there IS a ray of hope for us!

By the way, I still support Obama even though I was Very Impressed. Thanks McCain!

You wasted a week worth of footage re-hashing old news put out there in the primaries. let McCain spend money on ads if he wants to put this junk out there. don’t do it for them.Obama attacks McCain on issues and what he says but nothing like the ranting Palin is spouting and getting play while avoiding any questions of substance.Show McCain and Obama on the issues and ignore Palin.

Aren’t McCain and Palin guilty of hate crimes? Also, if McCain can’t control his vice presidential candidate inciting crowds, how could he control a country?

Sarah Palin…cange, trust, ethics, hockey mom, joe sixpack…one of us. NOT!!
It’s the oldest play in the book…using your power as a government official to get what you want. She’s more of the same…only worse!

Sarah Palin, what can you say, she clearly has a track record of abusing her power. As Mayor of Wasilla she fired the police chief , appears to have wanted to fire the librarian and I am not sure if she fired anyone else. Is this really someone we want to have a chance to lead our country?

Although they’re saying no laws were broken, this is still an ethical issue and really makes me question her integrity.

So how is this partisan again???? the committee had more republicans than democrats!..the mccain campaign did not want to talk about the economy….it looks like their wishes have been granted!..Lets talk about Palin NOW!!
I think the mccain campaign is really smoking some really cheap drug!

To pick a person under a cloud such as Sarah Palin as choice for V.P.,should raise questions about judgement.Was she vetted?And if so,who dropped the ball ?

The republicans are at it again. Blaming the Obama camp for the outcome of this Palin investigation? Now that is desperate!!! She was under investigation well before being selected as VP.

I think in the long wrong Mcain is going to use this to his advantage. We all know that his choice in Palin was strictly politial. So don’t be suprised if he wins the presidential election, once in office, he will ask Palin to step down and then appoint the MAN that he really wanted in the first place.

Does Sarah Palin know what Integrity means??? She claims to be a christian, her actions and her speeches reveal differently.

Sorry…Trust no longer is a element in “Business”

Just because Sarah incites them doesn’t mean they have the right to riot!

As if we needed more evidence that Sarah Palin is unfit to be Vice President of the United States! The Republican response to the release of the “Trooper” report is not surprising given that their current champions, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, have no qualms about abusing power. The time is long overdue for government officials to be held accountable for their actions.

Sarah Palin has not been truthful to the American people. She committed this abuse of power long before she was chosen for the VP spot, and it was an ongoing investigation. How can the McCain accuse any party for her mess. How can we trust her judgement, when she abuses her power. I suspect that the people in Alaska will not want her as governor. I believe that she is guilty of a crime and it is being covered up.

Hey, did you hear about that new heart stopping roller coaster ride?? It’s called “The Stock Market!” Close your eyes, open your portfolios and be ready for the scare of your life!!

Good evening everyone
I am really confused as to why the McCain camp can try to dismiss the investigation results regarding Gov. Palin and her abuse of power, while trying to play up issues with Barak Obama and the registration fraud, Robert Ayers etc.

Palin has one foot in the Whitehouse and the other foot in a trailer park. Palin needs to be impeached. What was John McCain thinking? McCain is scared and Palin is inciting a riot atmosphere everywhere she goes.

So what next for Palin? Are there any legal repercussions to follow after this investigation?

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah…shame on you! Abuse of Power is a very serious charge and she should be impeached. So much for her calling Obama a liar. And then there is her association with the Alaska Independance Party..founded by Joe Vogler, who has the same rant as Rev. Wright…

why say the $700 billion hasnt worked? it hasnt been put to use yet.
The media has a responsibility not to spread more panic.

I think the important facts not mentioned in the Palin discussion were 1) the investigation was voted on by the legislature and a bi-partisan panel was put together well before she was named the VP nominee; 2) the NYT reported Mr. Monegan and his staff were contacted 3 dozen times by the Govoner’s staff to include a phone call from her personally; 3) the Governor has changed her reason for firing Monegan at least 3 times – only the most recent reason has been insubordination budget concerns 4) the insubordination referred to were 2 “unauthorized” trips to D.C. which since have been found to be authorized by the Governor’s office.

Anderson,
I’m really concerned about the hate-mongering that’s been stirring this kind of instability and rage in Palin and McCain events. Glad to see McCain back away from it a little in one event today, but it’s not enough. Someone needs to urge McCain that he might provide the greatest service to his country at this point by serving up his campaign managers for the manipulative, scurilous gang they are, and by apologizing for allowing this to become the kind of ugly mess it is. God forbid that this campaign should unleash the kind of behavior that’s being bandied about by these crowds.
Someone needs to tell McCain to show real courage and leadership now, and put country and decency first — and throw the bums out of your campaign team.

Who are the major shareholders of the accounting firms charged with auditing these companies?

I can’t help but wonder if the questioners at the McCain rally today who questioned Obama’s background were planted giving McCain the “opportunity” to look like the good guy?

So Palin abused her power… I’m not surprised. What does this mean for the McCain campaign? I feel like it hurts them even more.

My earlier comments have to do with McCain stopping the hate/lies at his campaigns.

I find it ironic that Palin has been focusing on character assination for the past week and yet it is her character that has been found,by a bipartisan panel, to be extremely flawed. She is not worthy of being the leader of a PTA much less the VP of the US.

McCain’s statement is just proof that he wants a seat in the Whitehouse by any means necessary. He could regain a lot of respect that he’s lost if he would put country first and get rid of the albatross that is Palin.

Regarding the Palin investigation, the issue for me is mostly about what it suggests about her character. It’s not flattering.

If we want to reform Washington we need to elect leaders who model respect and diplomacy — not bullying.

We have already had eight years of a pitbull for a vice-president.

Charlie

Sarah Palin and her husband claim they were concerned for their family’s safety. How would talking to the Public Safety Commisioner be an effective way to deal with that. Wouldn’t a restraining order or having him arrested, if their were real threats, be more effective. Any attempt to get the brother-in-law fired, if it occurred, would seem only to enflame a bad situation, and sounds more like an act of revenge than an attempt to improve your personal safety.

Sarah Palin should have thought about “Troopergate” before she entered this Presidential campaign. You can’t blame her personally for going after her brother-in law. However, as the Governor of Alaska, she should have been able to seperate her personal and professional life. If she continues to rally against Obama for not telling the truth about his relationship with Ayers; she should tell America the truth that she knew about her husband’s meeting with the former Commissioner when it occured in her office, and as Vice President, she would abuse her power and she did as Governor. Maybe she would try to run the House, the Senate, and all of the above!

Bottom Line?

Please don’t white wash what Palin did. She violated ETHICS that she was sworn to obey. Can you imagine if this was about Joe Biden?

Thank you for a preview of a Palin administration, thanks but no thanks.

i got such a hoot out of reading some of palin’s comments. boy can she ever dangle participles…anyway, one who plays so fast and loose with the English language, and oafishly, at that, isn’t getting my vote. she’s apt to demonstrate the same carelessness with the word of the law, no?

It’s Friday night and I just caught the McCain campaign’s Obama/Ayers ad – absolutely dispicable! I had some respect for John McCain for his efforts in the past despite his gaffs. I have none now. The Ayers ad is the act of a desperate man. The sad thing is there are other desperate people wanting to believe it and are willing to be distracted by it. This is just another example of fearmongering at it’s lowest. All Candidates at every level need to stick to the issues. I don’t want to hear attacks on your opponent. Tell me what you are going to do for this country and how it is going to help. I’m intelligent. I can figure it out and I will vet it.

Finally some closure…kinda. Definitely scandal on Palin and her Husband . The drama, political theatrics, religious views and nutty remarks…barrack the vote!!!

Sara has no experience and she has too much Drama in her life to be a Vice President.

Anderson, if Sarah Palin abused her power in Alaska how can John McCain possibly trust her with our nations buissness when he plans on cleaning up Washington? How can he start a clean-up of Washington with a dirty Politician?

S. Palin has set back female politians a thousand years.

Anyone with an iota of objectivity knows that Senator Obama is not an “Arab.” But when Senator McCain says, “No Mam, he’s not an Arab, he’s a decent, family man and citizen,” does that imply that being an Arab is mutually exclusive of being a decent, family-man citizen?

I think that this is a big issue. I am curious if your panel thinks that Americans should pushed to have Palin forced off the ticket. It is time that the American people come first. If McCain is not smart enough to drop her, Americans should insist that someone who abuses their power should definitely not even have a small chance of being in the White House.

Clarence, I wish someone could answer that question for us! Anyone have a crystal ball handy? I don’t think my trusty Magic 8-Ball will cut it (”Reply hazy. Try again.”)

I feel like we see a different McCain camp every week for the last 3weeks. Curious which one will show up next week.

Everytime McCain talks about “fooling” people again by coming from behind to win another election I think of the old saying “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.”

I am an undecided voter. The woman who called Obama an “Arab” just shows the ignorance of some people. These attacks are not appropriate and do not provide solutions to the United States problems. We need unity, not division. Real solutions. Not needless rhetoric.

McCain should have never put Sarah Palin on his ticket. Now that we have found out she abused her power, he could fall back further in polls. It really shows now that he knows nothing about this woman and that he only met her once. He should have done his research, if he did, he would have found something about this abuse of power, and he would have a different vp canidate, and maybe he would being doing better in the polls.

Anderson, Are you going to put Barney Frank and Chris Dodd on your top 10 list?

Think about this: Todd Palin in the White House doin’ his thing and little Sarah clueless (really? Stupid or venal – you choose).

Hi Anderson, I look forward to that segment on “most wanted” for this financial crisis. Thank you for keeping them honest!

Erica, I am new to politics and don’t know how things are accomplished. What could an ordinary citizen do to effectively voice their desire to have Palin forced off the Republican ticket or is that not possible?

Well John, I think Sarah has just sunk your battleship. It shows that your judgment is suspect for the VP pick.

John McCain should exercise his authority and fire Palin.

Just when we as the american people are trying to find a shred of hope that our new leadership will bring some trust and respect back to our government we find out about Sarah Palin. No different than what we have had before

The 10 most wanted should begin with the empowering politicians that allowed Freddie and Fanny to go deep and you should have the 10 least wanted politicians that stood out against that situation. CNN is not being honest with me by pointing to the most greedy and not point to the empowerment.

I think Palin should go back home and take care her beautiful son . It is very sad to see the real person she is. May God forgive her.

Anderson please tell me,after you have named all those who caused this economic collapse.what next ?

Along with Palin news, has anyone looked into the massive Dem voter registration that appears to be bogus?

does it embarrass mccain when his supporters reveal themselves to be so lowbrow? he appeared kind of sad that he was forced to respond to something so idiotic.

The findings of the Alaska legislative committee is further evidence that Gov. Palin is another Dick Cheney “with lipstick”. The last thing that the country needs now is further abuse of executive power.

I do commend John McCain for his response to the negative remarks against Senator Obama today.

If you got fired today, you can always find stuff to say about your boss!!!! The report clearly says “that is not the only reason why the guy was fired”

There’s no crying in politics

I will vote for Obama, however the comment by John McCain responding to the woman who called Barak an Arab, I will not fear a McCain presidency.

McCain had to show his honesty. The dishonesty wasn’t working. He needs to talk about himself more

John Mc Cain shows is is the man who cares for people, all people no matter their politics.

How can McCain be President if he can’t even control his own VP and campaign?

Yes David. Govenors do not RANT or RAVE. LOL

By the way there are decent Arab, American citizens who are family people.

Am I missing something? Why don’t we hear any polls about Sarah Palin’s popularity in Alaska? I have friends in Alaska who do not like or trust her. Is Alaska predominantly pro-McCain or pro-Obama? Am I the only person with these questions or do you believe there are others who would like to know?

Rant is the correct word Mr. Gergen! Sarah Palin rants a little too much!

I wish you would have played the entire clip of the McCain rally, It’s out of control. Does he not communicate with Palin???

Obama appears to be an extraordinary leader. McCain appears to be a man defeated and desperate. McCain was desperate when he picked Palin and is also now as he attacks Obama. The American people are not stupid.

Anderson you have it wrong. Sarah Palin was found to be in violation of the state executive ethics act not because she fired the commissioner, but for making “impermissible” calls (19 total) pressuring him to fire wooten. THe firing of the commissioner was deemed legal.

Palin didn’t break the law. She has the right to hire and fire people in her executive branch. Who cares? We have much bigger things to worry about.

All Obama has to do now is sit down and let McCain screw up which he has been doing pretty well lately.

Only option McCain has is to drop Palin, get on the phone and beg Mitt Romney to come on board.

Otherwise, republicans are done!

With days left in this campaign, enough with the rhetoric.The issues should be the concern.I challenge both to inspire the minds and hearts of Americans to ask “Who better will serve me as a person and us as a country “.Let your vote be the count of choice.

Why should I believe that McCain’s change of heart toward Obama is sincere and genuine? And that this is not just another political plow as he has done in the past with other issues such as the economic crisis. I’m sure he will at some point in this campaing take credit for being above the petiness.

McCain is being held to a different standard than Obama. During the primaries the MSM let Obama get away with a lot of nasty remarks about Hillary Clinton and they are still doing it. He is not without sin.

It is disappointing to me, an Arizona taxpayer, that with 26 years in the Senate John McCain can brag he never brought home a project, a restoration, or anything for his constituents.

Good for Rollins he is actually telling the truth! McCain has lost his way!

This is the primary all over again. Same story different opponent.

Oh please, Mr Gergen, Sarah Palin has SO been ranting!

David hit it right on the button. McCain needs to get his campain on the same page. How can we praise him for his reaction to that crowd and then watch Palin and other speakers at these rallies barking and biting like rabid dogs?!?

Have you considered that the woman who said she thought Obama was an Arab, might have been planted by the McCain campaign to give us just this sound bite?

It doesnt surprise me about gov Palin all she can do is attack attack

Anderson,

She violated the ethics of her office. Firing Monegan was legal. Using her power to settle a score is impeachable.

Palin – we are looking for change – and abuse of power is not the change we are looking for in Washington – it’s more of the same.

In Senator McCain’s defense of Senator Obama he said the Obbama was a citizen (little “c”). He should have made it cleaar that Senator Obama was an American (big “A”) . Senator McCain should be honest not slick.

I think there was a sadness in John McCain when he had to correct the voters today. I imagine that there are people in his campaign who are telling him that these character attacks are the only way he can win, but it pains him to do it.

By playing the game you are playing you are encouraging the very thing you do not want…a civil war.

I agree with Ed Rollins, McCain needs to control his camp!! If he cant do it now he sure wont be doing it in the White House!!

Anderson, I think that the problem is that the republican party seems to have too great and infulence on their candidate…i think mccain may be about som esort of change but his party is not…just like what was just said on your show mccain is backing off the bill airs thign but his campaign is pushin gforward with it.

Question for panel: If John McCain can’t control his campaign, or the comments of his VP nominee, how well would he be able to control the office of the President?

I think John McCain continued to show his true colors when he could not bring himself to say “No, ma’am, Barack Obama is not an Arab. He is a decent…” He appeared to hesitate a moment and then to leave off the only part that mattered.

Good evening Anderson and Erica—I have a question…do you think a Special Prosecutor will be appointed to investigate some of the members of Congress and CEOs of the companies bailed out by us taxpayers??? The people who allowed this financial collapse to occur should be held accountable. I appreciate you identifying the “TOP 10″…..continue to keep them honest! Great show.

This is the John McCain I expected to run for president; however, it may be too late for him to turn the tide with the economy being the prevailing issue.

for the first time in a very long time i respect mccain again….i give senator mccain a huge round of applause, i respect him again.

I would have done everything possible to help my sister, however I’m not a VP pick and I certainly wouldn’t be wagging my finger at anyone else, no matter how Holier-Than-Thou that finger may be.

Something tells me the top 10 culprits could be expanded to the top 100. So many people had their hand in the treasure chest.

AC,, I can not wait to see Barney Frank and Chris Dodd on that list.

Does anyone not see how that whole McCain defending Obama might seem a liitle racist to people of Arab persuasion. I think a true candidate of the people might have also mentioned that America is a melting pot, of many great people of all stripes and colors. Hmm. Mr. McCain reacted as if someone had called Mr. Obama a rascal or scaliwag or some such thing. Not very presidential, very devisive.

Ok, one more thing. McCain and Palin are ‘goin to change
Washington?’ Palins’ claims of being an outsider are hilarious- she runs Alaska like the current Administration runs Washington!

Anderson, What about those representatives and senators that protected these guys? Are you going to give them a pass?

Hello!!

What’s up with Mcain defending Obama??

On your ten most wanted list I would vote for George Bush as number ten.

David Gergen you ALWAYS hit the nail on the head.

Anderson,
As you identify the culprits, please identify to which party they belong. I am sure they are all Republicans. In fact I feel it is absolutely necessary that you do so. this no time to cover up the truth.

John McCain is honest, he could have let the comment that lady made about the arab go, but he didn’t, just think of the cheering that would have happened if he would have just smiled and went on. John did a good job on that answer and did what he thought was ethical

Gov. Palin is killing her party. The economy, the war(s)!, and now the Republican Vice President Candidate would definitely make the country worse. This will only helps Barack Obama clinch the White House in November.

Sarah Palin and the McCain political machine has made her the poster child for ethical behavior and she has shown that she is not above abusing her power as governor to go after a former member of her family and was not truthful about the situation.

It’s foolish to even consider electing a president who is so scattered; leading a crumbling party in a nation that is falling apart financially. We must elect Barack Obama, a calm, cool and collected leader of Democratic Party that’s in one accord and ready to take the helm.

I am not surprised Sara Palin abused the power given to her by the people under oath. We have seen how abrasive this woman is since the convention.

Anderson – I agree. What is most concerning is that nobody in power seems to know whats going on. Come on! Maybe it’s time for women to be in charge of the financials.

Thank you for the 10 Most Wanted List. Pity nothing real will actually happen to them. The law doesn’t have teeth, when it comes to the absurdly rich.

Anderson, I don’t think any one person is to blame on this economic mess so no one is going to take sole responsibility, but, I agree, they could at least admit to and feeling some type of remorse for their behaviors and actions that contributed to it.

Anderson after filling the ten most wanted list can we put them up in the US Post Office.

Just a thought.

Someone needs to held accountable for this massive failure of our economic system. I mean held accountable big time like prison time. BIG PRISON TIME. No country club prison.

Troopergate results: Funny, do you suppose the McCain campaign would have been so quick to continue their condemnation of the investigation & the report findings if they had found in favor of Palin.

The Shot of the Day? Thanks for a Good Friday evening of some happy world news. My thoughts are with all the troops tonight..Night all

Hi Anderson and Erica.

Senator McCain should be commended for speaking up for his colleague, Senator Obama, at long last. I hope Ms. Palin will take notice and speak to the people in a way, as not to cause strife; we do not need that in these trying times.

Thanks for keeping them honest, Anderson. I am afraid your “top 20″ may increase to a higher number.

It’s funny that everyone is on the “Dump Palin Bandwagon” Did she abuse her power as Gov? Yes. Is it really that big a dang deal? No. Name me one politician that HAS NOT abused there power while in office. Politicians ALL lie to get elected. I think the country is screwed no matter WHO wins the election.

Great show tonight Anderson and Erica. Have a great weekend and pray for the market this weekend. We do not want Ari to pull his hair out on Monday. Oh he does not have any LOL OK.

Take care and good night.

Aw AC, my goldens greet me each day like that! Have a great week-end!

Good night Anderson, Erica and best bloggers…….
Have a great night………Sleep tight!!!
Have a great weekend!!! Anderson, get rest this weekend…..
See you next week……….
Day of the shot with welcome home troop to see his 2 dogs!!!!! Awww!!! That is so cute…..

Aww, what a sweet greeting by the dogs for that soldier.

The World econ holds its breath, every time you have a Bank Holiday Monday, and the Stock Exchange is closed.

That is such a sweet video! Those darling dogs were so happy to see him!

How sweet! You’ve got to love those dogs!! Thanks Andy for sharing that! Good night and have a fantastic weekend!! See you next week!!

Senator McCain probably just realized that he has a political career outside of the Presidential Election, and since more people are paying attention to the process hes more accountable for his actions. If He loses he may find a hard time getting reelected back here.

Hi Anderson,
It is troubling to see all the anger that the repubs are generating. It can’t be good for our environment or their mental health. Let’s hope that calm and reason returns to the race.
have a great weekend

My dog greets me like that when I just leave to get the mail. Dogs are truly “Your Best Friends”. Great selection on pic for the shot. Have a good weekend everyone!

Give McCain a break. It had to be difficult to have to come to Obama’s defense. His comments were completely honest and in keeping with his normal manner of speaking.

I believe that Sen. Obama’s lead as per the poles has shifted the strategy of Sen. Mccain campaign he realizes that discrediting and aligning Sen. Obama with terrorists, etc is not mainly the voters concerns. He now has to play the “nice guy” to contrast Gov.Palin’s “bull dog” behavior which is a “turn off” to many voters. ERT

Hello everyone — as always, it is bracing to read your comments. Several of you made an important point that the commission that investigated the Sarah Palin/trooper incident was made up heavily of Republicans — a 10-4 majority, you wrote. I should have known that but didn’t; thank you for informing me. It does give the report extra weight.

I don’t know about you but this whole controversy about William Ayres is becoming very stale. Yes, he was a Weatherman and some of those Weathermen were responsible for a bombing that killed people. By the time Barack Obama met him, however, Ayres seems to have been largely rehabilitated — or certainly become an acceptable member of society. After all, the University of Illinois — hardly a radical hothouse — had named him to their faculty; Mayor Daley — one of the country’s best mayors — sought out his help on reform of public schools; and in the late 1990s, he was named citizen of the year in Chicago. For Obama to serve on a couple of non-profit boards with him and to be hosted at his home for a coffee that helped to get his legislative race to get started hardly suggests that Obama is a radical. These Republican attacks don’t seem to be working, and for good reason.

Final point: good for John McCain today in taking on his own voters, trying to calm them down. We need a lot more of that calming.

Sarah Palin has been pushing the “trust” issue with regards to Senator Obama. Now with the release of this finding that she (Governor Palin) abused her power with the citizens of her state, she is now silenced on the issue of trust.

The top ten list is kind of cheesy too. There’s no way you can name the great number of people involved unless you did this segment for over a year.

Abuse of power by Sarah Palin; abuse of power on Wall Street … What’s the difference between a hockey mom … and a corporate pitbull?

Anderson,

Can you imagine if Senator Biden had been found guilty of abuse of power during this campaign? Obama would be crucified. Hypocricy! The press has spent nearly a week on the ethicas of the Republican attacks on Obama (and that is exactly McCain’s crew knew would happen) and have ignored the fact that Govenor Palin, the one who began these attacks, could be impeached in her own state.

Journalists, quit allowing the Republicans to wag you by your tail.

That was not a soldier greeting his two dogs. It was a US Air Force Tech Sergeant.

Good for McCain in defending Barack Obama, but is anybody going to point out that “Arabs” and “Moslems” should be defended as well? Even President Bush has pointed out that our Arab and other Moslem Americans are essential in the war on terror.

I’m a 39 year old black man and I support Obama . After seeing McCain defend Obama tonight I have a lot more respect for him. Way to go McCain you have a heart after all

Anderson,

About your 10 Most Wanted, why don’t you identify the ones who sponsored and voted for the bills that resulted in deregulation of these institutions. They are the biggest culprit. List them all so we know who we need to kick out of office.