Obama does not love America and what it stands for. He won't even wear an American flag pin. What's that? I don't get that. He's definitely will turn this country around. A socialist. God forbid. And my question; He has not stated clearly how will we solved our energy problem? No on oil-drill.

Evelyn, Slocomb, USA

I'm a white woman who backed Hillary. I didn't back her just because she's a woman and won't be swayed just because Palin is a woman. I believe these white, middle class women are ignorant (What does she stand for? “I couldn’t tell really. But I love her.") That, sadly enough, says it all.

Natalie, Hoboken, USA

Separation of church and state. Separation of church and state. Who are the sheep? This mythical separation of church and state has been propogated by the left and is now parroted by the good little sheep that repeat the line. Try reading the Constitution and the Establishment Clause.

Randy, New Port Richey, U.S.

I am terrified by Sarah Palin and all that she stands for.

If McCain wins, the Queen should revoke our independence as we are clearly incapable of choosing a competent leader...

jennifer, San Jose, CA, USA

Come on USA wake up!!! vote people based on their agenda, and how they will rescue America from what it has become!! Not based on nominee race, and not based on the sex of nominee!!!

Yaseen, London, UK

please don't judge all american women based on the sheep voting for Palin because "she is a woman." Palin is nothing like me - i've had a passport since i was 16. i'm not anti-gay, anti-abortion and do not believe creationism should be taught in schoosl. separation of church and state, people.

jill, huntington beach, california

Some of you day Obama is smart.........well, he chose
a VP that has been rejected several times, in years past, and even more recently with a few votes
when running for president.

Then, McCain comes along and chooses someone
fresh, new, smart, a reformer, a true maverick --
as is McCain.

Janette Hamilton, Lake Charles, U.S.

There is something seriously wrong in American civic culture when people want to vote for a candidate because she is "one of us," whatever that means. Smarts, competence and decency are what matter. Obama has displayed all three. Palin's cultural identifications are utterly irrelevant, or should be.

Jonathan Loeb, Palo Alto, USA

I am less concerned with women playing identity politics and voting for another woman than I am about people in the comments section defending Palin's record and saying she is a "reformer" and has "done great things for Alaska." She hasn't. Please do your homework. She's a disgrace.

Jackie, Atlanta,

Obama is being shown tremendous deference by the liberal media in being labeled a 'christian'. The Chicago church that he attended for 20 years preaches 'Black Liberation Theology' , an ugly mixture of black-race-superiority, anti-white racism, and marxism, originating in South America.

Kevin Finnerty, Atlanta, USA

I am a working mother and find no ally in Palin. Look at her record. She would set us all back decades. Being female doesn't make her vice presidential -- or God help us -- presidential. She's reminds me of a colleague of mine, nice lady, but I wouldn't want her running the US. Focus on issues!!

Linda Stimpson, Portland, Maine, United States

The biggest issue is being blessed by God,to stop abortions
and God will send the blessings, the blood of our childern cry out, how many of our unborn have be taken that the Lord sent
to us to cure illnesses, disease, oversee our troubling banking system, vote McCain/Palin courage/values

Edward, Falmouth, USA

"This election will not be about abortion, it will be small-town America vs the Eastern Harvard/Yale elites."

Where exactly did our current president go to school...? Oh, that's right, Harvard and Yale.

alex, cleveland,

It's not about race or gender. Some try to explain it away like that but just arn't getting it. I don't care about her stands on abortion or religion, they are red herrings. Her spirit reminds me of America itself and what we hope to have again in our government.. Just simple, honest values.

lawhite, Idaho, USA

People in the US make decisions based on gender, religion or race, and not on policy. This is extremely scary for the rest of the world. With a vengeful, warmongering Palin a heartbeat away from the "big red button", we should all start praying right now.

Liver, Sydney, Australia

I am from Macomb County. I grew up there. Some of my family lives there now. Hillary Clinton is a true friend to Macomb County Wal-Mart moms. Wal-Mart moms know what Hillary stands for. Sarah Palin: You are no Hillary Clinton!

Ted Sylvester, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

I hope, for Americas sake that they vote in Obama instead of the ultraconservative. I personally am still embittered by his brutal defeat of Clinton and his choice not to make her VP. But on the other hand i would not like to see the republicans gain four more years.

Richard Desmond, New York City, America, NY

Carlos from Victoria,Canada. My family and I just got back yesterday(9-12-08) from visiting Victoria.It is a beautiful place!
But after reading your comments about us who live in the USA,
calling us stupid and ignorant.Has left a bad taste in my mouth.
"One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel."

Wendy, Kooskia,ID, USA

I have two sisters, a mom, three aunts...several female friends and my female self. We aren't sarcastic and demanding. I very much don't appreciate words that suggest that I'm like Sarah...or that suggest that Sarah represents all, or even most women. Sarah is not at all my cup of tea. Thank you.

Angela, Cleveland, USA

being a woman, I can see why she is likable. what I can't get over is how she'll lie through her teeth on issues that she has said over and over, that were proven to be lies. it's very insulting to be lied to your face and have no shame. that's like your husband caught cheating on you and still deny

mik, dallas, usa

Too much over generalization in this article. Polling trends show women favoring Obama; a majority of Clinton supporters are still voting Obama; and Obama leads Michigan. The only thing the article mentions are quotes from an unrepresentative sample of woman to back there main assertion. Very FLAWED

Jeanine, Champaign, IL, USA

The McCain campaign has admitted taht Ms Palin lied about the countries she claimed to have visited. She never visited Ireland, it was merely a refuelling stop. Whilst she visited Kuwait, she never visited Iraq (as she had cliamed), she merely gazed at Iraq from the Kuwaiti border. Lies and lies.

Joanna , Washington, USA

American men, union men, voted for Reagan in droves, leading to a 49 state victory, because they liked him as a man. A "man's man". Black Americans are voting for Obama and voted for Jackson earlier because he's one of them. But women are "stupid" for doing the same thing. Hypocrites abound here.

Lynne Jolitz, Los Gatos, USA

What??? I saw the title of this article and thought - "you have GOT to be kidding!"

As a woman and a mother of a daughter, I see absolutely nothing inspiring - or aspiring - about Sarah Palin.

Pamela, Tampa,

America will get what it deserves if the elect John and Sarah. It would be excellent if this was contained within the US but this will spread to the rest of the world and it will not be a happy scene. Tell me ladies? what party has been in charge of this world disaster for the last seven years?

Derek, Mebane, USA

The more I've learned about Sarah Palin, the better I've liked her. She's "real people" as they say in the vernacular, but with moral values, understanding, and intellectual depth. Most refreshing new face I've seen in a long time. I was tilting towards Obama, but she's got me for now!

Constance Cumbey, Bloomfield Hills, United States

Ms. Parker has the Palin voter nailed: "What she stands for is fantastic... I couldn’t tell [what she stands for] really. But I love her.” , while a McCain/Palin administration will be devastating to the middle class- rising energy costs, foreclosures, and an ongoing war during an economic crisis.

Sean, Richmond, USA

I get the feeling that the substantial lower/middle class tax cut Obama would grant these working mothers would likely benefit them more than having an airhead in the White House, whose record shows a preference to subsidizing the desire's of hunters while slashing funds that would go to families.

pwax, San Juan Capistrano, United States

Wake up people! This is not a popularity contest! The USA is in deep trouble on all fronts! If McCain/Palin get elected don't be surprised if they re-instate the draft. Where else will they get all the troops to fight in the wars they so fervently support?
Think about it!

Elizabeth , Miami, USA

God! Obama should have picked Hillary, then the Dems would have been Palin proof.

Now many women are voting Republican because Palin is a woman, not because of her experience or her credentials just because of her gender. Women should have never been allowed to vote.

Lou, Manhattan, New York, USA

What policy has a vice president ever been responsible for ?
It's stupid to vote for a person on the off chance that they may take over if the president dies, but then again it's America.

Cant the women of America see how blatantly cynical her appointment was. The Republicans are manipulating them

huxley, bradford, united kingdom

"ONE OF US" Yeah, she's a woman. She's only been out of the country a few times. She supports abortion only if the mother's life is endanger. She is all for going to war with Russia which is stupid considering where in the middle East fighting a senseless war.

God, help America.

Luigi, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Are these people REALLY that stupid??? Let's call it what it is RACISM!

One would have to be a moron to believe this Alaskan 'hockey mom' has any chance to engender respect among the world's leaders. Putin, Chavez, Ahmadinejad, Raúl Castro, Gordon Brown & Sarkozy must be laughing their butts off.

Melvin Cox, Oakland, CA, USA

Voting for Mcsame/Pale in foreign policy will keep WalMart mums out of Wal Mart as there will be economical melt down if they got t the white house to execute George Bush's 3rd term.The "elit" like Obama will never loose a thing! If people are dumb enough to elect george Bush, no wonder!!

AI, Seatle, USA

Susan in Seattle-

How does she set the "womens movement back 50 years"?

carol, AR, USA

I do not understand what is all the exitment about Palin, exatly like what happen with Mister Obama at the begining, let's wait and see, it is still to early to judge this lady, she is still unknown.

Lec Neli, London, UK

How can someone state that they are a Democrat and then say that they are voting for McCain?! Surely that makes you a... Republican?! Or is it that some of you are so backwards that you don't actually know which is which and are just voting for the milf because shes "such a good mom". Gimme a break.

Dom, Leeds, UK

How anyone can consider voting for Obama is beyond me. I am a white male democrat for 54 years. I could never vote for someone with no character, no experience and relations with people like rev. Wright.

Bob, Spokane,

Anyone who votes for Obama instead of McCain because they think Palin is unqualified is a NUT. Obama is not qualified to do anything, as far as I can tell. Has he ever run a business, or a state?? Hmmm? He reads a teleprompter well, tho...

Obama has too many people too many people to pay back.

Pam Jaeger, Austin, Texas, USA

I'm hearing that people are basing their choice on campaign slogans and not delving into the facts. Go to factcheck.org, a bipartisan website. Many blacks are voting for Obama because he represents hope. I am a white business owner that will pay higher taxes with Obama. That's truly "Country First"

Karen, Birmingham, MI,

If this is how women think and vote, then we would be best advised to run for cover...How about some rational thinking about the candidates proposed policies and programs. Does America and the World need a tandem like McCain and Palin?

Rudi , Esquiule, France

That is such a typically female reaction - the empathy vote. Sadly being a mom and having such credentials alone does not a vice- president make. That a lady who up until a year ago hadn't been outside the US can expect to make a stand on foreign policy is as shocking as it is terrifying.

Victoria, London,

Mamma mia! These Americans with a Palin candidate VP more ignorant than Dan Qayle! They are worried by abortion and not by South America, the very big Cuba of today. It's the decline of the US.

Betty, Florence, Italy

I'm a life long Democrat but disgusted at the way the primaries went, corruption in the caucus states and the corrupt superdlelegates, turned me against Obama and the whole DNC. Also, it's time for a woman other than Pelosi to straighten Washington out. Sara can be that woman.

Betty, Akron, Ohio

It's unbelieveable that US citizens would put a person like Palin in 2nd in command. What happens if Palin died in office? people, this is not a fashion show or popularity contest. Did you forget that we are in an economic downturn? Vote for people who can handle the job not just someone from church

herb, Houston, USA

Well Palin was a wonderful pick. One it fixed Mcain problem with his base. Two it mad Obama attack the Palin and not Mcain. Saying this Obama has helped Mcain for two weeks with attacks on Palin and ignoring Mcain. Obama has no record on leadership for he never held a leadership position. Record

Kevin, South East Indiana, USA

Joe Biden needs to step down for his Party and Obama has to take Clinton as his VP.

mount, dorset, gb

She and McCain have lost me! I am sorry but listening to her speak about Obama harkens to a time in American History when the plantation owner and his wife would dare that "uppity black man" to back talk! I am ashamed for them and this country!!

Ann, Chicago, USA

Racism and denial runs deep, doesn't it?
For the record, I am a white male over 50.
I would have voted for Hillary Clinton if she had gotten the nomination, because her policy positions are better for the average American than McCain's. Hopefully these women will think again before they vote.

Bob Kamper, Round Rock, USA

Palin would be disaster for the USA. Don't be fooled by the Momsy image. She is neo-con to the core and like Bush an ignorant one at that. She actually believes that the war in South Ossetia was started by Russia. She will continue his policies and has stated she will plunder fossil fuels in Alaska.

Ben, London, UK

McCain would be a far superior president than Bush and could bring the republicans out of the 1800s .
However, Palin's views are based on millenia old religious ideologies,
She is also a climate change skeptic. I don't know how anyone could read the IPCC's report and not be extremely alarmed

Kieran, Halifax, U.K.

Few Democratic women would forget the battles over choice and abortion of the past thirty years and vote for a pro-life candidate. Fewer still would vote to bankrupt the US by foreign military ops which achieve nothing but civilian massacres. Policy, not gender, race, or religion, is the issue.

Jannine, Boston, USA

Gov. Palin sounds a lot like Bush:
Palin: The Iraq War is a "task from God" (: http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2008/09/03/palin-iraq-war-task-from-god/
Bush: "And then God would tell me 'George, go and end the tyranny in Iraq'. And I did.": http://www.guardian.co.uk
Sirena in Wisconsin

Sirena Mankins, wausau, usa

I am virtually speechless with the comments from Americans. The woman doesn't possess the curiosity and awareness of the world to even holiday outside her own continent. She doesn't believe in evolution and thinks the Iraq war was "God's wish."

And you will vote for her why exactly?

Frightening.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

Not because she is a woman but for what she believes in and stands for.
Info purposes. I am a democrat.
Ronald, Lawrenceburg, USA

And what does she believe in Ronald? What are the philosophical, political, economic principles? What are her policies?

Info purposes, I can't be categorised.

Tom Franklin, London, UK

Talk about the difference between McCain's wife Cindy and Obama's wife Michelle!!!!! What a life of service Cindy has had. That's the kind of woman I want in the White House. Not someone who just looks good.
Palin would be the best frosting on that cake!!!!!

Amy L. Maus, Newport, MI, Monroe

Tony Blair was a smooth talking con artist who conned me of my vote. He did nothing for the country left it in a mess and has gone to join the ranks of Big Buisness.. Beware Obama the smooth talker. My vote goes to Sarah Palin.

Bruce Jackson, London, UK

Blacks have always voted for the democrat party
Kerry got 88% of there vote. Obama is getting 90%
2% more. Not a big difference. White women hold the
key to this election and hopefully it will be about the issues not race,gender or emotions.

conroy hylton, queens, Ny , usa

Carlos, you don't have a dog in this race!

I was one of those that was going to hold my nose and vote for McCain. But since he selected Palin, I am looking forward to voting for him. Not because she is a woman but for what she believes in and stands for.
Info purposes. I am a democrat.

Ronald, Lawrenceburg, USA

I love Sarah Palin. She has made me excited about this election. She's strong, and has a common-sense way of governing that we need. I truly believe that her record, as well as McCain's have proven that they want to get rid of wasteful spending, and treat our tax money as they would their own.

Kimberly, Quartz Hill, USA

Simply look at the way Obama treated the Clintons - his arrogance toward the most progressive and successful president since the 1950's - and talk about voting along racial lines, explain why 95% of blacks are for Obama, and if you aren't for Obama for any reason, you are tagged a racist.
go McCain

jimbobmencken, Memphis, USA

Geraldine Ferraro was a Democrat..... the party that actually
crashed the glass ceiling. Now, Republicans trot out the Hockey Mom like they invented equality for women and, "yikes!" get out of the way! Here comes a stampede of women to vote the McCain/Palin ticket. Go figure!

Arvid, Madison, WI, USA

Why do some women think she'll do something for them just because she has children? She hasn't done a damn thing for women her whole career. People are dumbed down on American Idol. They only see surface. I think people like Palin because they see her as McCain's eldersitter or something. Sad!

deirdre powers, nyc, usa

So to be a feminist, I have to be "pro-choice"? so wrong. I find it disturbing the so many believe this election will revolve around abortion and not foreign and economic policy. At least we know that McCain/Palin will make decisions and not just vote 'present' like Obama seemed to do. Go John/Sarah

Em, Atlanta, USA

Those who vote for Palin JUST because she is a woman are shallow and foolish and have been successfully manipulated by the Republican Party. There is absolutely no guarantee that Palin will do anything to improve the lives of your average woman, just because she is a woman. She didn't in Alaska.

Monica, Columbus, USA

Thankyou for carrying stories that we don't get in our press.
The lady is a breath of fresh air, long overdue.

Mike Ciletti, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

I am so disappointed that anyone would vote based on Palin's gender versus what she stands for. Did our parents scrimp and save to send us to college, only to have us vote for someone because "she's a girl." McCain must be laughing his head off that we are so easily manipulated.

Stephanie, Atlanta, GA, USA

I will not be surprised if the Americans once again elect a Republican after all they elected not once but twice, George Bush, the most stupid and ignorant American president in the history of that country. Nobody should ever underestimate the stupidity and ignorance of the American people.

Carlos, Victoria, Canada

It's a great day in America and it's become so in the nick of time. Thanks to Palin ... McCain now has a chance to beat the empty-suit and flip-flopping Obama. I have a new respect for McCain for making such a dynamic choice for his running mate!

mark, Slidell, Louisiana, USA

Tony wonders why women are preferring to vote for a woman. Well, it's the same impulse that propels over 90% of black voters to prefer Obama. And it sounds like "diversity" chickens are coming home to roost for the Democratic Party.

J Cline, Seattle,

It's sad to see how harsh the media is on Palin. I hope Americans can truly see how great her track record has been, and not be brain washed by the media that is trying so hard to make her look bad. I wonder why we have not heard much about Joe Biden, but everyday Palin is being criticized.

Annie , Corona, USA

She is not "1 of us" unless you mean privileged white women. Back in the day it was white men> white women> minority men> minority (and low income) women on the US power hierarchy. All women don't have the same experiences and thus our interests differ. A win for her doesn't equal one for all women

Josephine, New York City, USA

Have you been worried, Tony, that 93% of African Americans are voting for Obama because he is AA? I have heard very few concerns expressed about this particular expression of identify politics.
What's the difference in women wanting to have a woman
in the White House as a symbol for them?

Mary Lou , Roanoke, USA

I find it disturbing that so many people are ready to support a woman who says she opposes abortion unless it threatens the mothers life but that does not include rape and incest. So if a 12 year old girl is raped by her brother and gets pregnant she can't abort the baby? That seems very wrong to me

Tiffany, Bradenton, USA

Dems took women's vote for granted. Thought they were no brainer for this election. Figured Hillary couldn't contribute as Hussein's running mate. McCain thought otherwise and the rest will be history.

Ojisan, Seattle, USA

Glad to hear so many Democratic women voting for McCain. Democratic talking heads try to say the most important issue to women is Choice. Survey's show that the economy is the first thing of importance for women. I am tired of Democrats trying to tell me what I want.
Democrat fro McCain/Palin.

tlintx, Dallas, USA

I wouldnt get to worried yet . She doesnt have the same percent as Obama has with Blacks.Now thats mind boggling and bamboozling.Obama people voting based on race. Go Figure. He hasnt turned his papers in yet and wife couldnt honor 9/11 with her presents. Not to presidential to me. Arragance !!!NOT

Mox, Buffalo, USA

These articles are so fake because I'm a woman and I could care less about Palin and McCain and 8 more yours of more of the same failed policies.

sharri, Columbus, USA

I think Palin is super. She will be such a great asset to ticket and country. She can and will,I believe, do so much for working mothers and children.Perfect choice.Says McCain is strong enough to bring on the gold.Dems had it in there hand and threw it away. Prob. shows why Pelosi has 8% faavorable

jane-pa, Buffalo, USA

Yes American women would like a woman on the ticket. But beyond that we want a Presidential candidate with experience to govern.Would have voted for McCain anyway but am now truly excited about this election. Love working mom who has cut spending in alaska and has an 83% approval rating. You Go Girl

charlotte , groton, usa

Mr Obama SHOULD have picked Hillary

Amad Shaff, Beverly Hills , USA

I find it frightening that all these women are changing their voting habits because of the gender of a candidate. Truly mind boggling and worrying.

Tony, Islington, London, UK

Maybe people should realise that voting someone on the basis of skin colou, gender, religion, ethnicity is profoundly backwards.

When will people stop considering these as important factors?

Andrea, Cork,

As a white, female, working-class, single parent, I've been behind Obama since the last Democratic convention. There is nothing about Palin that appeals to people who actually read and write and have some idea of what's going on in the world. She sets the woman's movement back by 50 years. Shame!

Susan, Seattle, WA, USA,

Isn't democracy wonderful! For every liberal elitist intellectual in Greenwich Village and Boston, and every LA luvvie, there are hundreds, if not thousands of Wal-Mart moms. Eat your heart out REM, Pamela and Matt - Sarah's coming home.

Alan Gooch, Honiton, UK

Democrats are intolerant of women that leave the DNC reservation, just as they are of black or hispanic conservatives. The USA is roughly only 25% or so for totally unrestricted abortion. This election will not be about abortion, it will be small-town America vs the Eastern Harvard/Yale elites.

Kevin Finnerty, Atlanta, USA