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Palin Debate Prep at McCain Ranch

SEDONA, ARIZ. –The Palin campaign is not letting many details of her debate preparation leak out. But, we do know that it is going on at her running mate’s ranch here in this picturesque desert town.

A Palin camp aide describe the setting of the Alaska governor’s preparations, “The Governor’s debate prep today is taking place outdoors near a creek on the scenic McCain ranch in Sedona. The serenity and beauty of this setting has contributed to what can be characterized as a relaxed environment. Her family (Todd, Willow, Piper and Trig) are also at the ranch. Several advisors are participating.”

The advisors that the aide is referring to are McCain senior advisor Steve Schmidt; McCain chief foreign policy aide, Randy Scheunemann; Mark Wallace, a former deputy campaign manager for President Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign, amongst others. Cindy McCain is also on hand to make Palin as comfortable as possible in her home.

Joe Biden has enlisted Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to “play” Palin in his debate prep. As you can see in the photo above, provided by the Palin camp, Scheunemann is in the Biden role.

Palin will be doing conservative talk radio while in Sedona, but the campaign has not released which radio shows only saying, “stay tuned.”

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29 Responses to “Palin Debate Prep at McCain Ranch”

Comment by Louis

How long does it take to read “Foreign and Domestic Policy for Dummies?”

 
Comment by Shawn Michael

Is anyone else even the slightest bit TERRIFIED that one of the lead problems with Senator Palin is her complete lack of knowledge and experience in regards to Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy, and we are supposed to be encouraged or relieved that she is spending overnighters at the McCain Ranch to prepare to answer questions? Let me get this straight, a candidate does not know anything about Foreign Affairs, so I am supposed to feel better that she is spending a couple nights cramming to answer some questions? What about long term commitments to dealing with issues? What about having a candidate who ACTUALLY knows something about the issues they must face and enforce during their term in office? Would you feel comfortable entrusting the future of your children’s lives to someone who had no knowledge of dealing with children but took a crash course in kid behavior with some friends over the weekend? Seriously?

 
Comment by Toni

Are her children homeschooled?

Why is her pregnant daughter left alone thousands of miles away? Is Bristol attending school?

What about Levi?

 
Comment by Floyd

I have been to Sedona, AZ and it is the greatest place on the Earth to hang out from the tough media. Palin will be fresh, alert and knowlegable to take on Biden who thinks there were TV’s in 1929.

Biden has experience in the Senate, but he has forgotten all the experience he has been exposed to. He will lose this debate hands down.

 
Comment by Eric Shifer

“Palin will be doing consertative talk show”. More fluff, no substance. We don’t know anything about her!!!! and doing a cosertiative show will not help undecided votes like me. Someone needs to ask her questions with substance and then follow-up questions.

 
Comment by Jim Clinton

Open letter to Govenor Palin,

Did you know that after America suffered the 9/11 attacks and before the U.S. sent ground troups into Afghanistan, Joe Biden stated that America should be concerned that America might be called a “technological bully” because of its use of B-52’s and smart weapons? How can a man who is more concerned with what some people say about us, than he is with protecting our country from terrorists, be counted on to have the political and moral wil to defend this nation?

 
Comment by Jim Clinton

Open letter to Govenor Palin,

Did you know that after America suffered the 9/11 attacks and before the U.S. sent ground troups into Afghanistan, Joe Biden stated that America should be concerned that America might be called a “technological bully” because of its use of B-52’s and smart weapons? How can a man who is more concerned with what some people say about us, than he is with protecting our country from terrorists, be counted on to have the political and moral will to defend this nation?

 
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Comment by Michael Cosentino

Why do I get the feeling that FOX reporters are getting frustrated because their candadate McCain is quickly flushing down the toilet.
America see’s throught the conning and lies and we are coming to take our country back.
And you know President Obama is a great man who will be happy to help even you!

 
Comment by Jason

The choice of Palin represents so much that is wrong with America. I call it the Britney Spears syndrome, where image is everything and substance means nothing. Who cares that she does not have even a basic knowledge of economics, foreign policy and law to the effect that she can carry on reasonable dinner table conversation, forget diplomatic discussions. What we care about is that she can call herself a “hockey mom pitbull with lipstick” and draw roars of approval from people who are too happy to buy into the image, because it means that they do not have to think.

 
Comment by Sedona Res.

Interesting note:McCain’s “Ranch in Sedona” is actually in Cornville, AZ which is NOT Sedona by any stretch of the imagination physically or politically. So why does McCain continually try to associate himself with the more liberal Sedona community which overwelmingly supported OBAMA in the Primaries?

 
Comment by Joe Blow

Does this mean she’s up the creek without a paddle?

 
Comment by Nauzanin Knight

She will get her get a confidence booster if she listens to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G788ka-pJwA

 
Comment by kate buckingham

If you were the boss, who would you hire???

OBAMA: Harvard law professor, Juris Doctor of law degree, constitutional law expert, Senate committees: foreign affairs, homeland security, veterans affairs, family, education, health.

BIDEN: Juris Doctor of law degree, Senate committees: Foreign affairs (chair), economy, health, crime, women’s affairs, education, technology, environment

McBUSH: graduated from the naval academy in the bottom 5% of his class, senate committees: economy, environment, official conduct (arguably the 3 biggest Republican failures!!!!!!!!!)

PITBULL PALIN: went to 6 different universities before finally getting a BA degree in journalism, no domestic or foreign policy experience but can see Russia from her house.

SERIOUSLY, THIS IS A NO BRAINER!!!!

If you vote McBush/Pitbull, the fate of your country will be in jeopardy. Everyone here in Europe is laughing at Americans— America has become the butt of all jokes— people are asking, how can they seriously consider voting for McBush and his Pitbull for another 4 years of Bush’s failed policies? Don’t they ever learn???

Remember the frontpage headline of London’s Daily Mirror newspaper back in 2004 when Americans re-elected Bush: HOW CAN 59 MILLION PEOPLE BE SO DUMB????

 
Comment by ann

She better study hard because she cant even name ONE NEWSPAPER SHE HAS READ!
I can name ones I dont read!

 
Comment by Keith

Is Daddy McCain going to stand by Palin when she’s debating?

 
Comment by Don Enger

Would someone please tell me why republicans allow liberals to be the moderator of their debates and interviews. Are we stupid or what? Charles Gibson and Katie Couric had ONE MISSION! To try to make Sara make a mistake. And now we hear the moderator of this debate is an Obame supporter and has written a book about him. Can you name the studpid people that made these decisions?

Don Enger

 
Comment by martin

Once again, no blogs for Fox News….even more Pathetic!

 
Comment by Oliver

Shouldn’t her school-age children be in school?

 
Comment by The Truth

I’ve lived in Sedona for 28 years and I know the area very well. McCain does not live in Sedona. He has a home in Cornvlle, which is 14 miles west of Sedona. It is not close enough to Sedona to say one lives in Sedona. Yhere are three small townships between sedpna and Cornville. He uses the name of Sedona to make his home sound more prestigious. He’s putting a spin on the truth to better himself. If you lie about small things than you will lie about big things. Why lie about where you have a home. McCain is a liar.

 

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Comment by Mark

Is there any truth to the rumor that Ifill has given Biden the questions in advance of the debate? Someone close to Granholm stated that he has had the questions for a week, and that he has a profound advantage over Palin.

 
Comment by judith odom

Hello

sarah you go girl,
we love you honey,you are a breath of fresh air,and you have a wonderful family! you go get a new hair do and buy you something bright to wear tonight.you would look lovely in a suit teal green or purple.changing your hair style will tell the voters that you ae not afraid to move forward toward change.good luck and just be yourself.
Judith Odom

 

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Comment by marvin payne

I feel sorry for the candidates in having to work so hard and be so careful in everything they say. The fatigue and nervousness must be awful! We really ought to have a better system for evaluating each one for the position aspired to, particularly president and vice president. The British and Canadians take only six weeks at most. And millions of dollars are saved! M.B. Payne

 

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