Maybe Sarah's brother Michael should run for president.

jim cormick, Buenos aires, Argentina

Clinton had a long friendly chat with McCain after she lost the Democratic nomination to Obama?!?!?!?!? That is really something.

Patrick, Pretoria,

There is a concerted effort to discredit Governor Palin by the Democrats, the media and old school Republicans. All of this is rumor and innuendo. She is not dumb or ignorant. She is a threat to the intrenched and the status quo. She will be back. This is not the end for Governor Sarah Palin.

Fallon, Chicago, USA

Hey guys we shouldn't be dissing Sarah Palin - the best guarantee of a second Obama term is Palin'2012. She would be a second Barry Goldwater and Obama could get every state bar Alaska!

Patrick, Brighton,

So Republican strategy is to blame all on Palin to make McCain look like good ol´fashioned values.

Of course Palin is unfit for office - why was she ever put forward?

This is all part of a roundabout ploy to discredit Obama - Republicans want to strike back by saying Clinton would be better.

Dan, Madrid, Spain

This debate has very little to do with the Democrates.
It's a fight between Republicans for the soul of their party.
This is the same party that freed the slaves, who now finds itself pandering to an agenda that wants to promote dinosaurs as heresy.

Richard, deptford,

Like it or not, America is THE world superpower, at least for the time being. With that comes a lot of global responsibility. How can someone who doesn't realise that Africa is a continent possibly be qualified to take a leading role in the U.S? Palin's ingorance is pathetic.

Mike H, Bristol, UK

It's time to stop talking about this woman. She was a bad dream, and now we have awakened.

JimBob, Los Angeles, CA, USA

John McCain's speech demonstrated an attitude that could have swung the campaign in his favour, had it been demonstrated sooner and were it not for such a misguided choice of VP.

I hope Obama and McCain can build bridges, it would certainly seem that they could accomplish a great deal together.

Tim M, Vienna,

At least she knew that there were 50 states in the union

Andrew, Kirkland, pq, Canada

See this stuff for what it is: McCain is a bitter little man who ran the worst campaign in history and now needs to blame someone through his people. He knows real conservatives have never liked him, so now he lights the oil wells on fire as he fades away into the sunset.

Dana, Tacoma, USA

Palin needed SOME clothes and a make-over. Compare her photos dressed-up at the rallies, then look at her photos in Wasillla, Juneau! No style or class. A savvy woman could do better even at Walmart.

She must have thought she was in La La Land in Nieman Marcus. Party's over, Cinderella~

Terry, NYC, USA

Obama certainly knows that Africa is a continent. He has family there living in poverty. Also, It is heavily rumored that he was actually born in Kenya, not the US. It is amazing that a first term senator with absolutely no record of any sort is now the President of the US. I for one am stunned.

Maggie , ATLANTA, USA

Um, Julie from Portland: George STEPHANOULOS ('Stepanopolis') is a democrat -he served as Clinton's communications director.
Now...can anyone tell me who is buried in Grant's tomb?

Mark, New York, USA

Give this poor woman a break. The media has done nothing but bad mouthed her. If you would really listen to her, she is a very smart woman. One who is willing to participate in the pledge of the American flag, loves God and can produced a certified birth certifcate...unlike Obama.

Katie, Americus, USA

The lefties must be terrified of Palin running in 2012 to start the smear campaign this early.

Ross, Tri-Cities, TN, USA

It's funny. For the last 8 years many have been complaining that there is too much division and partisanship, that America is too divided. Now, those same people chose the absolute most extreme left wing politician in the senate to be the leader of the free world. Abhorrently ironic.

Bartek, Phoenix, AZ, USA

The political campaign professionals who have been working for McCain/Palin are looking for jobs for the 2010 and 2012 elections. They have to blame the loss on someone other than themselves. Governor Palin is the most believable "bogey".
I predict Senator McCain finishes his current term.

Sam, Arredondo, FL, USA

"Republicans have been, historically, poor losers , , , "

James Carville, Susan Estrich and Erica Jong were all making threats about riots and civil unrest if Obama lost. Talk about poor losers; how about hysterical ones?

Susan, Wilmington, USA

Paolo Zeriali, Trieste, how right you are about that pathetic excuse for a statesman; Berlusconi. His latest "offering" is to describe Onama as "Bello e abbronzato" - Handsome and suntanned. And this is the prime minister of Italy; the mind boggles.

Cosmo, Monza,

I'm so glad that McCain/Palin did not win. I couldn't imagine having her as President if McCain died while in office. I can't believe that he actually picked her to be his running mate. Oh well, I'm happy - Go Obama!

April, Tennessee, USA

Claimed to be against wasteful spending and enjoyed "callin" Mr Obama an elitist. The first chance she had, however, what did she do? She seemed to be a nice enough lady but what a dumb VP pick.

Jesse, Rochester, NY,

Sarah Palin, you are the weakest link!

David B, Brussels, Belgium

To David B, Larkhall, UK, you say people were happy to be rid of Blair? Yes o.k I guess then you are happy with his replacement in Gordon Brown...big joke. Blair was a great politician his one fundamental failure was getting involved in Irag + George Dubya Bush. As for Sarah Palin..not worth comment

Tony O, London, U.K

Whether or not she did or said any othose things is beside the point. The fact people are saying them about her and the fact they seem mildly believable is the key point. Who in their right mind selects someone who's integrity, intelligence and sense of acceptability is so questionable to be a VP!

Neil Statham, Birmingham, UK

Sarah Palin lost the election for John McCain. The thought of this woman being a heartbeat away from the presidency is beyond belief..

Kim Righetti, Upland, Calif. USA

I heard she thought florida was a famous rapper!

Dan, Geddington, UK

i think everybody knows it takes a while for a woman to get ready!

Tom , pearl, usa

Like it or not, Bob, Palin truly hurt McCain's campaign. yes, he should have vetted more carefully, but fifth graders know that Africa is a continent-not a country, that dinosaurs were not on this earth 4,000 years ago, and that our government separates church and state.

Bean, Richmond, VA, USA

LizBarrett - Obama's a multi-millionaire; Palin isn't. In the course of his 2yr campaign, can you recall a single piece on Obama's fashion sense? Me neither. Palin (like Hillary prior) has been under a fashion microscope since day 1; I find that more sickening than any rumors about spending sprees.

Jane Lo, San Francisco, USA

Nothing is wrong with hockey moms, but do we really want them to be President. The Republicans have to keep on searching for a new standard bearer if they want to be taken seriously by independents like me in future elections. One who knows Africa is a continent would be a good start.

michael, phoenix, arizona, united states

Obama pays for his own clothes with his own money. Sarah Palin's clothing was purchased by the Republican party from public funds. There is a HUGE ethical difference there.

Liz Barrett, Alameda, USA

Some people will believe anything that they read in the so called press. There are former McCain aides that hate Palin so much that they would say anything to destroy her reputation. They blame her for McCain's loss but the fact is that McCain as the saying goes "brought a knife to a gun fight".

Bob, griffin, USA

I feel sorry for Sarah Palin, and Mr McCain, he never thought of appealing to the people of America. he ignored Black people in his party, this was because he did not care about a huge percent of the electorate 53% to be exact. He thought whipping up fear and his talks of war with no solution.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Dummies, the 57 states Obama referred to include US "territories" like Guam, PR, Samoa, Virgin Is, etc. All I can say is thank God we do not have to deal with Palin's winking and you betchas. Now she can go back to Alaska and shop at her favorite consignment shop and leave us normal folks alone.

Susan Tabet, Wilsall, USA

Sarah Palin didnt cause John McCain to lose the presidency. You can place that blame on narrowminded Republicans who dont feel they should have to include anyone outside the circle in thier America. Karl Rove's nasty politics, Bush's many lies all led to the downfall of Senator McCain's bid.

Rob, Dallas,

Anybody expecting widespread change in the US does not understand the fundamentals of how the system works.The only difference now is you have a man of colour sitting in seat number 1 in First class on the gravy train of graft and financial accumulation.

Ed Allen, Whitby, Canada

Jamie Finlay, Bristol, have you already forgotten lame duck President Bush? He was so blatantly ignorant of basic general knowledge that, in comparison, Sarah Palin is a scholar.

M Khan, Peterborough, UK

I always thought Africa was a vowel.

Good Luck, you ran a spirited campaign and did what was called of you. America Loves you, even your political enemies. Drill baby Drill. An Obamacan.

Mister Wu, Bishop, CA,

Actually al, how much Obama spent was asked - obviously - and widely reported. It was $1,500, an average price for a quality business suit these days, probably the same as or less than what the average Wall Street trader, Washington diplomat or congressperson paid for theirs.

jak, Vancouver, Canada

As all political careers end in failure, it is perhaps premature to laud the new messiah. I remember when a certain Tony Blair ( a novice too at the time ) was elected in the UK. And how glad we were to be rid of him.

Wait until he has been there for 4 years, then we can maybe judge him.

David B, Larkhall, UK

Things Obama didnt know: His Aunt was here illegally even though his family is important to him. That picking a rich white man who has been in D.C. for 35 years is not change. That his ideas are not new, they are Pres. Carter's. That Being President requires yes or no answers.

bill, Dallas, USA

Taniece of Mandeville Jamaica:
Yes I also agree that speaches about peace is cheaper than speaches of war. I have been tramatised by the death and distruction. I feel sorry for the people of Palestine. If a peace plan can be acheived I would be so happy for those people.
Peace is too important.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Actually, Al from Portland, they did ask Obama, as well as Biden and McCain. You should read a bit more before you stated things so emphatically.

There are no ethics organizations looking into how Obama, Biden and McCain buy their clothes, but they are looking into Palin's actions.

A, Concord, CA

After many years I can say again: "Long live America". After many years I can be proud of my friends or relatives who live in the U.S.A. and I'm ashamed of Italy, a country which is becoming more racist than old Georgia. Berlusconi is the natural political heir of Mussolini. What a shame!

Paolo Zeriali, Trieste, Italy

Ok, are you really trying to compare mistakes with true ignorance? Highlighted by staff from your own party no less.

I pray for peace.

Erik, Columbus, USA

If Obama was so great then how come illinois has the highest unemployment, the worst schools, the worst highways, highest crime rates, etc.? In 2 years lets take a look as his record of accomplishment. Wonder who he will blame then ! IL is all democrat so what is that excuse?

Dave R, Naperville, USA

Gotta love you diehards comparing Obama's verbal slipups to Sarah Palin NOT KNOWING WHAT AFRICA IS. Not to mention not being able to name a single newspaper, not being able to answer a single question directly, the spending spree... If I were you I'd be furious, not deferential.

Mike, Durham, USA

Go Obama !!!!

Joe, Wash. DC,

A number of items have been lost.

Checked ebay recently? How much for "the towel!"?

James, Glasgow,

I kind of feel sorry for McCain, but it was his decision to select someone from the lunatic fringe. I am sure that as a Harvard grad Obama knows a whole lot more about nearly everything than our friend John in San Francisco, let alone Ms. Palin.

Bob , Portland, USA

The next time I hear the name Sarah Palin, I want it to be on a Trivial Pursuit question ten years from now. And I hope she's so obscure and forgotten at that point that I don't even know the answer.

Travis, richmond, US

I think Sarah should consider going on the X factor.

John Mawer, Norwich, UK

LOL, media cronies for liberals are so scared of Sarah and the influence she has that one day after the election they have started attacking her. Has anyone asked Obama how much he spends on his outfits? NO. Media worked real hard to place dirt on Sarah, nothing. McCain aides, why unamed?

al, Portland,

Its obvious that he was jokin bout the states.. he had to have been. Just to overstate that he had been traveling a whole bunch. The guy academic record shows how smart he is come on! But she on the other hand was a bad choice and i think she lost it for a good man.

Rush, norfolk, usa

I am so glad this redneck woman (she admits openly on TV she is redneck and proud of it) had no chance. If Palin becomes the president of USA, USA would be the next Iran/Noth Korea!

De Soyza, Portland,

all politicans lie at one point or another...

but palin is a new level of ignorance and arrogance.

i am a republican and i voted for obama BECAUSE OF HER.

Larry, buffalo, USA

Between her desire to ban books at the Wasilla library and her close associations with the separatists that Palin's hubby affiliated with and Sarah supported by speaking at their convention despite their denouncement of America and derision of the flag, Sarah is a joke. Now let's reclaim the dream!

Sarina, Pittsburgh, US

Ah, Jerome. As a long time Seattle resident, you are everything I have come to expect from the elitist liberal left that is so pervasive here. Bigoted disdain, and hate filled intolerance for any position that differs from your own. Sorry Alaska,Take heart, you don't have to live with them.

Cal, EVERETT,

I don't know how "fair" Republican George Stepanopolis was. Of course a conservative analyst is going to defend the Republican VP-candidate. Unfortunately, Palin was not who Senator McCain wanted. He would have had a better chance of winning the election had he gotten his 1st choice - Dem. Lieberman

Julie, Portland, Oregon

For progress in the US, regarding quality of life, infrastructure, health care, education, etc., Sarah Palin would be a great choice for President. She'd guarantee a loss for the Repubs! She's ignorant , not stupid - BY CHOICE! Her anti-intellectual stance would spell doom for the Repubs. Yay!!

LaMont, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

In a couple of months time it will be Sarah who????

Chris, Aberdeen, Scotland

FYI for Patsy in Spartanburg....FDR was President during the Great Depression. Check your facts before you make compaints.

Erin Shea, Campbellsville,

Republicans have been, historically, poor losers and you are all living up to that now. If you aren't tearing down the new President, you are in-fighting and tearing each other down. A majority of the country made a statement on Tuesday: Get out, and don't come back!

Dave, Phoenix, AZ,

If true, then we the electorate were very wise to reject a person as ignorant as Sarah Palin. I also wonder about her "Fundementalist Christian" beliefs; do her beliefs preclude all the scientific evidence supporting the theory of evolution, the same science we depend on for our security?

Eric Knight, Tacoma, USA

Wow...talk about burning bridges....

james, Woburn, MA,

uhoh! more boobooz 4 palin!

Kristina Caprio, New York,

Well, all I can say is thank God that the person that made all these accuasations WILL NOT MAKE IT INTO THE PUBLIC ARENA THIS TRIP! Hopefully, never!

Mayes, San Diego, US

Its amazing this woman has survived so long in the presence of fellow human beings. There is no english word to describe her aura.

Politics needs more people like Obama to undo Everything.

Jake, ABZ, Scotland

This is what is wrong with the political system. We should know this about her BEFORE the election , not after. And what does that say about the aides? That doing their job is more important that the safety of our country?

Molly, Seattle, USA

Seriously, why do people come up with this tripe. Is there anyone here who genuinely believes that the govenor of a large American state does not know the difference between a country and a continent? Of course not. Its another case of a comment being taken out of context for a cheap political laugh

Jamie Finlay, Bristol,

Have my say, wow, what a chance that is, I just wonder how the media feels since they got thier candidate elected. I feel they never gave McCain any credits and gef Obama all the praise they could. I feel we as Americans were robbed.

Wayne Smith, comanche, oklahoma

Palin is the reason I turned my back on McCain.

Jami, Eugene, USA

"Hillbillies" is a racist and classist term.

Sarah Palin may not know Africa is a continent, but neither do the major media seem aware that social classes exist.

Money, not race, is the biggest divide. Wise up, people.

Burt Sirloin, Mariett, GA,

Nobody from republicans wished to ruin their career by standing against mellifluous orator. Let John fight, anyway his career is over, but who would be his VP? Palin wasn't aware of what is going on so... This being once in a life time/never again opp for her she spent, hence the reason for article

Rajat, Houston, US

yeah, and Obama said there are 57 states in the USA and made a comment about his "Muslim" faith. And Biden thinks FDR was president during the depression and went on TV in 1929 to talk about it...
So, what's your point? That it is ok to make mistakes if you are a democrat but not a republican.

Patsy Bruce, Spartanburg,

I feel the American People were robbed of a fair election due to the vast media pull for Obama. Few people could get by all the media blast. I have to comend George Stepanopolis, as he was one of the few that I seen that was half way fair.

Wayne Smith, comanche, oklahoma

Remember: given McCain's health status (partially covered up), this woman could very easily have been President. Regardless of how Obama's presidency turns out, the world can breath a huge sigh of relief...

Alex Kerr, London, UK

I think the whole thing is maliciously reported. It takes a real coward not to name the people who said these things about Gov. Palin.

Paul Kort, Grand Rapids, USA

I'd like to see a list of things that Biden and Obama do not know. We could all get a good laugh. Obama apparently didn't know that his minister of 20 years was a racist.

John, San Francisco,

i like obama he keep his words to be God send obama like jesus to the word let the thunder of God locate and dismantle the throne of witchcraft in USA household in Jesus name Amen one love

ifeanyi onuoha, uli, nigeria

As a life long Liberal Democrat, I have to admit: It would be an understatement to say there is NOTHING in the behavior of the Republican Right Wing that worthy of emulation by an honorable person.

The vacuous temerity of these people to claim ANY moral superiority is simply beyond belief.

Guy, Portland, OR, USA

Ah, Sarah... As a long time Seattle, Washington resident, I can assure you that Alaskans are no models of politess and sophistication. Alaska is a wild frontier - a land of rough, gun-toting individualists with little regard for the finer points of education, compassion, and regard for others.

Jerome Thomas, Seattle, USA

Congratulations to President-elect Barak Obama. I believe this change is for the whole world and i know he'll do a great job.
He represents to the black nation a symbol of victory to the other nations peace and tranquelity, to the world he's will be President of all Presidents.

Taniece, Mandeville, Jamaica

Well, too bad our President-elect does not know how many states there are in the United States and the VP-elect thinks JOBS is a 3-letter word.

Beverly Kureshi, Secaucus,