Why is it that McCain's supporters complain about Palin being treated unfairly because of her problems?

Question

Um...did we forget that the moment you enter the world of politics--EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU IS *FAIR* GAME AND NOTHING IS OFF-LIMITS?

So why complain?

After all, it didn't stop McCain's supporters from yanking on Obama over his racial and religious heritage, taking his published books completely out context, or making fun of his wife on a daily basis.

So why should Palin get special 'preferencial' treatment? Especially in light of her family squabbles, her investigation, and her choice as an unqualified vice-president?

Is it because she is a woman? Or is it because she's a Republican?

Answer 1

It is cause she is a republican that she is getting these attacks. That's the main reason I watch Fox News cause it is fair and it shows both sides. She has been getting terrible things said to her like they question her being a good mother etc. This is in no way directed towards the Obama campaign at all, but it is the media which is causing all the madness.  

Answer 2

GROW up KID

attacks ON PALIN are legit, go for PALIN, instead cowardly little democrat pukes are going after her children, I do not see any repubs going after obamas kids !!

you people are bottom feeders !

Answer 3

Obama is going to fire you when he sees this question.

Answer 4

I have no problem with the general attacks on Palin, on her governing, her investigation, etc. But I draw the line on the attacks on her family and baby in particular. WE dont comment on Obama's kids, leave Palins alone as well.  

Answer 5

NO ON BOTH COUNTS

It has nothing to do with her being a Woman

It has nothing to do with her being a republican

Julie & Tricia Nixon were off limits

Lucy & Linda Johnson were off limits

Chelsea Clinton was off Limits

John Kerry's daughter

Al & Tipper Gore children

The Bush Twins were off Limits

I Have Many more examples the above are just a few members of Presidents

and people running for President family members ,,,,,who were rightly left  alone,,,, for the most part, which was a credit to the Press they

were decent,,,,,,  and should be credited with the good judgment they showed in dealing with the children of these politico's

Maybe you can take a page out of there book and turn your negativity into something positive, you show an agenda and that is 100% OK

as long as you aren't  downgrading the children, and they are children

Please try and remember that

Answer 6

The difference is Obama is responsible for what he did and he is running for president. Sarah Palin is not responsible for her daughter getting pregnant.

Answer 7

I'm not complaining. I don't see her having problems. 17 year old girls are known to get pregnant. Babies are a blessing and that little baby is going to have a lot of love.

Hearing her daughter is pregnant brings home that Palin is a regular American. Not so sophisticated to be on the pill.  

Answer 8

EXACTLY!

The GOP are all hypocrites to the maximum power.

Answer 9

You don't have to be a McCain supporter to find blatant sexism disgusting, just a human being.

Answer 10

Because they don't understand "what is good for the goose is good for the gander"..

I don't know why he thought he could keep a HIDDEN WEAPON that have so many crocked ammo pointing in the wrong direction.  If he's making wrong decision now...god us ALL :-)

Answer 11

I see the irony of the Democrats basically attacking their base.  The Democratic base is just full of people like the Palins and the Democratic leadership is making fun of her and them at the same time.  The Democratic leadership was making fun of the possible hurricane destruction which was caught on tape.  The people that would have been killed or injured would also have been part of their base.