MultimediaSarah Palin at Germain Arena
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke to a packed house at Germain Arena Monday afternoon.
Right off the bat, Palin addressed all of the hockey moms that fill Germain Arena to watch the Florida Everblades. Less than 10 minutes into the speech you could hear anti-war protestors who were quickly escorted out of the arena. Palin told them she has a son in Iraq fighting for their freedom to protest. There was also a group of pro-Obama students who were escorted out for their chanting. Republican Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott was one of the introductory speakers at Governor Palin's rally. Scott used Senator Obama's middle name “Hussein”. "Ladies and gentleman, there are three types of people in our country today. There are people that make things happen, there are people that watch things happen, and there are people that wonder what happened. On November 4th, on November 4th, let's leave Barack Hussein Obama wondering what happened," said Scott. There was a huge roar from the crowd at the rally when Sheriff Scott made that comment. Ever since it aired it has exploded on websites across the country. According to the CBS News website, the Palin camp has issued this statement: “We do not condone this inappropriate rhetoric which distracts from the real questions of judgment, character, and experience that voters will base their decisions on this November.” Back in February, Cincinnati radio show host Bill Cunningham referred to Senator Obama using his entire name. Senator McCain immediately distanced himself from Cunningham saying Senator Obama should not be referred to that way. |
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Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH...."UMMM WHAT WAS THE QUESTION"??
Wednesday, Oct 8 at 9:54 PM slightly amused wrote ...
there are people who still think he was a Muslim after that whole thing with his preacher?
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 9:14 PM Kirsten wrote ...
I aint been intreseted in politics until now and I do not agree with Obama for president because we are at war with his religion. Nothing against Muslims but they did try to ruin our country. I think McCain & Palin belong in the white house. They at least are not a religion that wants to blow us up
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 8:00 PM Barbara wrote ...
Apalling,Scott appears in uniform promoting a political candidate as well as running for his own office-- making comments to instill fear in people. Complete abuse of power and I hope that he is investigated and found guilty of violating the Hatch law. Those of us who watch and read things beyond Fox news, know that all of the 'Obama is a Moslem' garbage is just that-- garbage and lies. Bush and McCain have created more future terrorists with their foreign policy then ever existed before.
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 5:53 PM tadinc143 wrote ...
Go Mike,you rock.He nailed it when he said Barack could change his middle name if he wanted.How can he be offended it's his name!Or should he be known as Barack H.Obama.Let's talk about the Dem's busing homeless folks to vote in Ohio.Another tactic not needed if Obama is soooo far ahead!
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 3:04 PM HUSSEIN_IS_HIS_NAME wrote ...
HUSSEIN, HUSSEIN, HUSSEIN! IT'S BARACK'S MIDDLE NAME! BE PROUD OF IT! THAT'S THE NAME THAT HIS PARENTS GAVE HIM! PLEASE DON'T ACCUSE ANYONE FOR USING HIS NAME! THAT'S UNFAIR! IT'S FAIR AND JUST TO ADDRESS HIM AS BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. THAT'S HIS OFFICIAL BIRTH NAME! GET OVER IT! GROW UP!
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 10:36 AM Lisa wrote ...
Go McCain and Palin - who wants a President with a middle name Hussein anyway? It's not Mike Scott's fault that's Barrack's middle name! Are Dem's afraid of Obama or what? They should be...Go McCain and Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 8:37 AM Alex Gibson wrote ...
"McCain is the only candidate who has literally fought for our Country - thank Sarah Palin!" actually, Biden is a war veteran. second of all, It's a middle name. Which therefore means that it shouldnt be held against him, and the republicans are wrong for doing that. that also means, in turn, that we as democrats should not make a big deal about it if a republican states his middle name. because if it is only a name like we say it is, why are we getting on their backs for saying it?
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 5:53 AM Anonymous wrote ...
Dems want Obama to win so bad they are grasping at straws. They can look past his association with a man that set bombs off in the 60's and spent 20 years going to church where the pastor preached against the US and white people. They say love is blind, I guess Obama supporters are too!
Monday, Oct 6 at 10:56 PM Gus wrote ...
I was unable to get in, so sorry that I couldn't see her in person, but glad it was posted here. She is a good women and would be a Good VP. Sheriff Scott doesn't have to apologize to anyone, that's Barack's name. The current movie W is referring to President Bush's middle name, which is Walker. They didn't say George Bush,they just call him W. That could be taken as disrespectful too,but off course that's hollywood. They don't respect anyone except People like Barack,or Clinton, need I say more
Monday, Oct 6 at 10:53 PM tammy wrote ...
while they were running down obama ,did she say why shes not cooperating with the inquiry into her abuse of power? of course not ,no one even heard of this socalled hockey mom until mccain picked her to run with him cause obama made the mistake of not picking hillary ,otherwise she wouldnt even be thought of.,dirty poilitics ,no wonder people dont want to get out and vote .those that are throwing stones ,need to duck for the boomerang effect ,its gonna have on the campaign.
Monday, Oct 6 at 10:44 PM Tiffany wrote ...
This whole comment was taken out of context. The sheriff said it just like he would have said anyone else's name. The media is just trying to grip on anything they can to discredit anyone they can. Why should we not be able to use Barrack Hussein Obama? It is his name after all... If he doesn't want people to use it in any context, he should have it changed.
Monday, Oct 6 at 9:30 PM Karen wrote ...
He used his middle name, BIG DEAL! Way to go MIKE SCOTT!!! If it were anyone elses middle name said, no one would have cared. Stop making such a big thing out of it, its just plain stupid! McCain-Palin are going to the white house, not BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!!
Monday, Oct 6 at 9:30 PM Horhay wrote ...
The conservatives use Obama's Middle name as a point to invoke fear. People really need to do their research OBAMA in 08
Monday, Oct 6 at 9:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Gov. Palin was simply put AMAZING! She is a wonderful powerful women who I am proud to support. Her speech was honest, motivational, powerful and she defended her recent attacks on the obama campaign. McCain/Palin in 08'
Monday, Oct 6 at 8:52 PM Caitlin wrote ...
Does it really matter if his middle name is Hussien? I think it's another cheap republican tactic, that tries to promote propaganda into the minds of ignorant people. So if my last name was Escobar I would have to live my life dealing with people prejudging me because of my last name? This country is really something!!
Monday, Oct 6 at 8:06 PM gary wrote ...
way to go sheriff,we all have to use our middle name, hussin is different???
Monday, Oct 6 at 8:03 PM Connor wrote ...
Everyone here needs to stop this nonsense. The sheriff obviously used Obama's middle name as an attack at his morality and to beat the dead horse that Obama is a muslim. I thought our county officials would rise above such use of blatant ignorance.
Monday, Oct 6 at 7:56 PM Mary wrote ...
This is such a weak attack. Sheriff Scott had every right to use Obama's middle name in his speech.
Monday, Oct 6 at 7:44 PM R.J. wrote ...
Hat's off to the Sheriff! The Dems are really whining foul for saying someone middle name. Sounds like the first bill that will be past no more middle names.
Monday, Oct 6 at 7:44 PM Gail wrote ...
I'm very proud of my middle name. Its Rose, after my beloved Grandmother... Mike was just stating a fact. You've got my vote Mike Scott.
Monday, Oct 6 at 7:31 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Go Sarah, once again I felt the energy and excitement. It's so refreshing to know that she could actually be representing us soon. It was worth the long wait outside in the heat. Go McCain/Palin!!!!
Monday, Oct 6 at 6:47 PM East LA (Lehigh) wrote ...
Mike Scott is thinking in higher terms as future unemployed like the rest of us due to the current administration
Monday, Oct 6 at 6:39 PM DGrace wrote ...
Character is not in a name but in the heart and sould of the person. I am a 62 old woman and will NOT vote for Governor Palin. She does not represent me.
Monday, Oct 6 at 6:27 PM emmie wrote ...
McCain is the only candidate who has literally fought for our Country - thank Sarah Palin!
Monday, Oct 6 at 6:06 PM Jimbo wrote ...
Total B.S and I wonder how this even made the news.So his middle name is off limits now come on what next.. stop making excuses it is what it is... Go MIKE SCOTT
Monday, Oct 6 at 6:03 PM Gary wrote ...
He's implying a dangerous Muslim connection and people get offended. Ah, political correctness. It will be our downfall.
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:58 PM Joy wrote ...
Did he use anyone else's middle name or just Obama's?
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:54 PM Dennis wrote ...
I support Sheriff Scott 150%.There is nothing wrong with him calling Obama by his middle name! Maybe all the Obama supporters need to read a little more on their choice and not listen to everything the media says.Just because the media says it or prints it, doesn't always mean it is the truth.
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:36 PM mary wrote ...
Why is obama's middle name not to be mentioned.We all have middle names
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:25 PM T. Peter W. wrote ...
I'm proud of my middle name, not ashamed to use it.
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:22 PM Dean wrote ...
What is important is the positive attitude and excitement that Gov. Palin has brought to the campaign. Gov. Palin is a woman that presents a very positive roll model for young women.
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:16 PM BOB wrote ...
SCOTT MADE THAT COMMENT BECAUSE HE ALREADY KNOW OBAMA IS GOING TO BE HIS NEXT PRESIDENT, BUT I CANT BELIEVE THAT HE MADE THAT STATEMENT. AND TO THINK I HELD HIM AT A HIGHER STANDARD, BUT IN REALITY HE'S JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.(HUMAN) PEOPLE NEED TO JUST FACE THE FACTS AND GET OVER IT. SARAH PALIN ENERY ENERY ENERY, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE.
Monday, Oct 6 at 5:11 PM John wrote ...
Thats his middle name, Scott had every right to use it. I support McCain/Palin, and I would vote for Scott again in a heartbeat.
Monday, Oct 6 at 2:33 PM Luke wrote ...
You did NOT vote for him any way - no change in vote count. Why is there a secret about someone's name?
Monday, Oct 6 at 2:07 PM Liz wrote ...
Was it the way he said it, or the fact that he said it at all? I mean, it IS Barack's middle name.
Monday, Oct 6 at 2:03 PM Jen wrote ...
That's his name!
Monday, Oct 6 at 1:59 PM Horhay wrote ...
Barack's Middle Name is Hussein
Monday, Oct 6 at 1:57 PM Mark wrote ...
Because that is his name?
Monday, Oct 6 at 1:54 PM FRAN wrote ...
Joey, Sheriff Scott got it right--- i prey that America does in Nov.
Monday, Oct 6 at 1:50 PM nnh wrote ...
probably because thats his name - I dont think with 92% of the voters choosing Sheriff Scott he needs to worry about losing your vote!
Monday, Oct 6 at 1:33 PM Joey wrote ...
Why did Mike Scott (Sheriff Lee County) say Barack Hussein Obama? He should be on FoxNews. I won't vote for him again.
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