And a low spot: the pre-rally interview aired by Portland ABC station WMTW-8 was filmed in New Hampshire, with an unidentified reporter (from WMUR in Manchester), but voiced-over by local anchor Tory Ryden. Making matters worse, the two clips selected were among the least interesting of the full interview. WMTW allowed Palin to make accusations of political gamesmanship against unnamed Alaskan opponents, but did not air her allegation that her family persecuted an Alaska state trooper “at the behest of [other Alaska] state troopers,” a startling — and new — development in the case.
Jeff Inglis can be reached at jinglis@phx.com.
Related:
Travels with Sarah, Sarah Palin, Inc., Offa my couch, Larroquette, More 
- Travels with Sarah
Apparently, the idea of Palin as the Queen Esther for our time has made it to New Hampshire.
- Sarah Palin, Inc.
Confused commenters have no clue as to the opportunities that await Palin — because few understand the extraordinary, multi-billion-dollar marketplace that has developed for movement conservatives.
- Offa my couch, Larroquette
In a video posted to his Web site, former Rolling Stone Ringo Starr has lovingly warned his fans to stop sending him fan mail.
- Rise of the political bogeyman
The Republicans appear headed to a second straight national pummeling, which will leave it marginalized in the federal government and an increasing number of state houses. Many party faithful are already noting the need for the GOP to move back toward the moderate center to survive. But the conservatives with microphones are heading down a very different path — and their followers, who now dominate the Republican Party, are going right with them.
- Gabba gabba, hey! One of us!
I was surprised to learn that I’ll be making my selection for president based not on the issues, but on the Republican vice-presidential candidate’s preferences in recreational activities.
- Two many Americas
It's worth reminding ourselves that when the Republicans are out of power, they go apeshit.
- We want a fresh start — and an untroubled election
Tuesday, November 4, Election Day, may be the most important day of our lives — and even more so for the children and grandchildren we will eventually leave behind.
- Dictator McCain?
The only thing standing in the way of Republican John McCain assuming the powers and prerogatives of a dictator should he be elected president is the vote of a single Supreme Court justice.
- Night of the living dead
It’s almost over. This is welcome news.
- Does not compute
Though he’s infamous for his aversion to computers, McCain is actually no Luddite.
- Divide and be conquered
Things do indeed look bad for their Grand Old Party. Actually, it's even worse than they think.
- Less
Topics:
News Features
, Elections and Voting, Politics, U.S. Politics, More
, Elections and Voting, Politics, U.S. Politics, U.S. Presidential Election, Internet, Science and Technology, Technology, Media, Blogs and Blogging, John McCain, Less
