McCain's verdict on Palin: more trouble than a pitbull

The Guardian by Nicholas Watt | Nov. 5, 2008 (News Report)

So now we know what John McCain really thinks of his running mate Sarah Palin – and that's not just because of the awkward body language between them during his concession speech in Phoenix, Arizona.

An exasperated McCain has been telling friends in recent weeks that Palin is even more trouble than a pitbull.

In one joke doing the rounds, the Republican presidential candidate has been asking friends: what is the difference between Sarah ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Media
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Culture Wars
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Nov 5, 2008 - 12:48 PM PST
Reviewed by: Mike LaBonte (review), Patricia Blochowiak (review)
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Mike LaBonte
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 by Mike LaBonte - Nov. 5, 2008

Frankly the credibility of both the story and the update rebuking it are both suspect, in my opinion. Neither does it seem to have any high purpose.

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