why is sarah palin so popular...?

She gives me the creeps LOL I really think there is a lot more going on with that family than anyone will ever release, something is just off.. I don't like the fact that she does flip flop and she doesn't agree with McCain on everything. Why would you choose a running mate with different views?

She's physically attractive and apparently vapid until you really start paying attention to what she's actually saying. She's very skilled at working a crowd, and appeals to the lowest common denominator to create a feeling of being 'just like us' - as long as 'us' is just like her. Someone mentioned her being a product of her environment - and that's probably very true, when you consider that her environment included very strong ties to a church that is tied into a radical "Christian" movement that is being widely seen within the larger Christian framework as heretical. She's popular among her followers - not so much with those outside her base.

I don't think she's nearly as popular as she was when she was first thrust into the spotlight or as popular as some of her supporters will lead you to believe she is. I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say she's "really evil" but NO, I'm NOT supporting her. She had a witch hunter lay his hands on her so she could become governor - and, yes, I'm serious, this isn't a joke. Annie

While much of what you are hearing from your friend is not specifically correct. I think it is safe to say that Palin is not 'popular' even with conservatives. She started out with a bang, however, she is not holding up well. Even conservative writers and observers are calling for her to be dropped from the Republican ticket and questioning the sanity of McCain in selecting her in the first place. Read some of these links. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/30/george-will-palin-is-not_n_130647.html http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDZiMDhjYTU1NmI5Y2MwZjg2MWNiMWMyYTUxZDkwNTE= http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/us/politics/30palin.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

Yes, we're hearing a lot about United States politics in England right now - plenty about the election and of course about US financial affairs. Well, I haven't the time or inclination to research about Sarah Palin, but what we have heard most recently about her putting pressure on officials to sack someone because of personal relationship problems, really makes up my mind about her, her ethics really suck... the thing is though, most politicians have probably done some dodgy things in their time, so it really is up to American voters to read some intelligent views on their candidates and not just let mainstream propaganda sheets, make up their minds for them. My opinion for what it's worth, though, is that if I had the opportunity, I wouldn't vote for her. %~(

Hello.. I do not tink at all that she is evil..I think that she is a product of her environment and has some views that are hard to swallow for many Americans. I think that she is so popular because McCain picked her, "out of his rabbit magic hat" and the public was surprised. Most of us never heard of her and had no idea she is the Gov. of Alaska. Then I think because she is a woman of beauty with a family and husband from her high-school, that she became some what of a facination. I do think that she has been thrust into the national public areana by her own violition but had no clue what she was getting into! I myself, am not supporting her or her party...America needs to be lifted up once again. We have suffered as a country and our reputation under this pas administration. I think the majority of Americans are eager and hungry, thristing for change and a better way of life. I think most of us want peace and want to be known for the good we can do...not the bad that has ben done~ Best Wishes~

i don't know if 'popular' would be the correct word to use, but more talked about because...she's female mostly. i don't keep up too much with politics, but i haven't heard about those things. i'm on the fence about both candidates right now. personally, i don't think either of them can really help the economy the way it is right now. but still, i haven't heard anything majorly bad about her except for the daughters pregnancy.

I'll be honest, I don't get it. I think she's dumb, very inarticulate and very inexperienced. Why the American population would want to have a stupid person potentially running the country is beyond me.

Well she is a Christian. I am too. What is wrong with us? We were the ones who first spoke against slavery, protected the unborn, etc. And Christianity is one belief that welcomes all and does not use force. Global warming is not man made, that we are going through a period of warmth and surprise! It is coming to an end. We are going to have a long cold winter. So all of you who hate global warming cheer when you see the heating bills you will have for the winter. You deserve it. I think that Sara Palin is different in that she is the only woman running for office who is pro life. Most of the women in politics are pro abortion (falsely called pro choice) and she has been the governor of Alaska, knows that the drilling will not hurt the country. As for her being racist, is that because she is proud of being Caucasian? You have to read all about her and not just from a Democratic point of view. You have to be careful in what you read and where you get it from. I would suggest that you do not just listen to friends but read about Sara Palin not only from the leftist leaning press, but from the right and the central. The news is from a biased media. They all want Obama, the man who thinks children as a punishment and wants babies who survive abortions to die.

"i am not american but i have a friend who is a native american and is a bit concerned over the comments passed by sarah palin. the latest she told about her is that sarah is against the native americans." An obvious lie since she's married to one. "she also gave a without-reasoned remark that global warming is a myth." Another lie. She knows global warming is happening. She's not sure whether or not it is man made and frankly, many Americans, myself included, aren't so sure of that either. "moreover she speaks pro-christian." So do Obama and Biden. McCain is the only one who has actively tried not to involve his religious views in his campaign. "there are other news about her past that she hasn't been a good politician" You'd have to provide such news for anyone to weigh in on it. "but her current debates concludes to me that she really is evil and racist." What exactly did she say in her ONE debate with Joe Biden that made her appear evil and/or racist? "can u tell me why u are supporting or not supporting palin?" She's a smart woman who shares many of my views. She's also done an excellent job as governor of Alaska with record approval ratings and a budget surplus. Wouldn't it be nice to have a budget surplus in the federal government again?

Well to me Sarah Palin is a lady whom is very difficult to take seriously and I'm guessing that is why people are very skeptical about her humor. She acts like she politically knows what she's talking about but at the same time seems to have no facts to back up her words. They are now saying that this is the funniest election ever and already Saturday Night Live is making fun of her. She is more of a mystery to everyone. Have a great night

I'm sorry to have to say this, but if Palin was a blond with that attitude, would you want her to be in the White House? She has me thinking that she thinks that she is going for the crown in one of those beauty contests that she competed in. You can dress them up but you can't take them to D.C. DCMerkle

I am not supporting Palin, she doesn't share any single view with me. She is stirring her supporters and making them hateful. We don't need hate. She is also really pro-war and that scares me because I don't want to continue having wars with every country. The supporters that are not ultra-conservatives is dying off since they have found out what she stands for.

I think it's because she is someone different, we are so bored with the others after such a long time that any one different is interesting for a while. No one could take her very seriously for long, she's not stupid so much as uneducated. I couldn't imagine any one worse then Bush as President but she might be.

IMO she is not all that popular but I think you have her confused with Obama as he is the one who may be considered be evil and a racist.

As 'suspenful' has commented above, in addition to that i also recommend to listen to the point of view of both the pro-democratics & pro-republicans supporters & decide on your own with a rational outlook without a lob-sided view.

"the latest she told about her is that sarah is against the native americans" You are aware that her husband is half Inuit right? We haven't had a single president or vice president yet that wasn't christian. As far as her golbal warming views, she doesn't think it's a myth, she, like MILIONS of people, question the cause, I personaly think the whole man-made thing is a scam. And how did the current debate convince you she was racist? Don't you guys have political issues to deal with right now of your own?

I don't think she is that popular. I now believe she is more on the hunt for publicity. I know of more people who really don't care for her than like her.

I don't think she has a Vice-Presidential image or qualifications. Given that McCain is old and a former POW, her qualifications are more important given his expected health and life expectancy. Other people, however, find her appealing as a woman candidate, some even referring to her as "Hot." I think, she is less high-brow than some politicians and therefore the average man and women is able to think of her as someone on their own level. To each their own. Happy Mylotting!

She is popular because she is beautiful and sexy. People come out to see her rather than hear her.