Updated: Katie's Interview With Sarah Palin
This morning, Katie sat down with Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin in New York. In the exclusive interview, Katie asked her a wide range of questions on foreign policy and the current economic situation. You can read the full transcript right here, or check out some highlights below.
Sarah Palin: The interesting thing in the last couple of days that I have seen is that Americans are waiting to see what John McCain will do on this proposal. They’re not waiting to see what Barack Obama is going to do. Is he going to do this and see what way the political wind’s blowing. They’re waiting to see if John McCain will be able to see these amendments implemented in Paulson’s proposal.
Katie Couric: If this doesn't pass, do you think there's a risk of another Great Depression?
Palin: Unfortunately, that is the road that America may find itself on. Not necessarily this, as it's been proposed, has to pass or we're gonna find ourselves in another Great Depression. But there has to be action taken, bipartisan effort – Congress not pointing fingers at this point at … one another, but finding the solution to this, taking action and being serious about the reforms on Wall Street that are needed.
Sarah Palin: The interesting thing in the last couple of days that I have seen is that Americans are waiting to see what John McCain will do on this proposal. They’re not waiting to see what Barack Obama is going to do. Is he going to do this and see what way the political wind’s blowing. They’re waiting to see if John McCain will be able to see these amendments implemented in Paulson’s proposal.
Katie Couric: If this doesn't pass, do you think there's a risk of another Great Depression?
Palin: Unfortunately, that is the road that America may find itself on. Not necessarily this, as it's been proposed, has to pass or we're gonna find ourselves in another Great Depression. But there has to be action taken, bipartisan effort – Congress not pointing fingers at this point at … one another, but finding the solution to this, taking action and being serious about the reforms on Wall Street that are needed.
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See all 467 CommentsBetween McCain now and Palin later, we might be back to the GOP of Eisenhower and Goldwater!
Some sanity is needed, with the Dems having gone over to Obamamania.
The Republican Party mostly had to just point Reagan in the right direction, and he took it from there. With Palin, well, it will take much, much more than just pointing.
For all of you "liberals" out there, even though you try and dominate the blogs, you''re in the minority.
Know this! Obama''s lost his mojo, watch him tonight and look at his eyes... Obama''s "change" is the meager change that would be left in our pockets if he were to become President...
Now, I did like her smiling, politically cynical speech at the RNC. Ya know, with a well written and rehearsed script and an adoring audience, she does very well. But I think most people know the difference between deftly reciting script and intelligently communicating ideas.
And now, after witnessing that latest interview, I%u2019m almost hoping her VP debate WILL be canceled. I%u2019m all for bringing out the truth, but perhaps some things are best left covered, especially since we (most of us) fully know the truth. Do we really NEED to do that to her? I think (trust) most people know what%u2019s going on and those few delusional indiviuals who think she would make a great leader and possible president are a small minority.
But, maybe not... Perhaps she will even do at least half as well as many of those confused, right-wing folks believe..
"No, but I feel sorry and embarrassed for Sarah. McCain has sucked her into an "opportunity" akin to a subprime mortgage situation on a house that she cannot afford."
I''m tired of the Right and Fox News (O''Reilly) whining about the unfair "Gotcha" questions from those interviewing her. She''s running for #2 to run this country. She needs to KNOW this stuff. AND if she is going to make comments like "the Maverick has been pushing for reform for years" she *** well better be back it up with examples.
Katie should be commended for keeping her composure and not busting a gut laughing at her during the interview.
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Whether you are a Republican or Democrat, if you have any level of competence you have to realize the unbelievably incoherent rant of Palin as answers to the questions Couric asked is someone who is definitely not ready to be VP %u2026 heaven forbid - President.
What an embarrassment and an insult to the American people to even suggest that Sarah Palin is capable of being a heart beat away from such power. I would rather another 8 years with George W. At least we know what we would be getting more of.
I wouldn''t want her representing me at the watermelon seed spitting contest here in Georgia. Leave alone being an ambassador for this free world to the other nations.
John McCain''s campaign song should now be "What kind of fool am I"...
That is just my 2 cents...Have a Victorious Day!
For all the criticism that our educational system received recently when a teen beauty contestant was questioned and stumbled badly with an answer about a middle east issue, I have one question: Didn''t Palin receive a degree in Journalism?
it may be "hockey moms" for Palin but it is definetly "intelegent and informed women" for Obama
As for me, I think Gov. Palin handles herself find. I do not find issue with her Alaska/Russia comments, nor for her backing Sen. McCain in his efforts. She is his running mate! What would you be saying if she didn''t back him. Gov. Palin handles herself fine. Although she does not have the experience Ronald Reagon had in handling the press corps, and his ability to either cut the question down or ignore it, her general views seem to be in line with his. And Ronald Reagon is really the only President I have respected both for his position and as a human being in my 50 years. So - perhaps some of you are two young to remember what real is. But I assure you, it''s a lot better than the ones whose every decisions seems crafted for the news media!
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